Book of Memories for James Leland "Lee" Eldredge

Story shared: A cousin I never knew, to my loss,

Sun, 30 Dec 2012 17:08:02 EST

I am sorry I never got to know Lee, just exchanged hellos and a few words. I also am sorry I lost all of the Eldredge family because of the death of my father Nevette Eldredge in 1930 when I was two years old. I knew some of my cousins before my mother married and we moved to Buhl when I seven. I fondly remember my Grandparents,Forest and Ruth Eldredge who were so good to my sister and me. We stayed with them many times and heard may fairy stories and tales of when granddad was growing up.I can see by Lee's pictures that I inherited the same curly hair which I still have!

Condolence From Gale Roberts

Sat, 29 Dec 2012 22:27:25 EST

I hope the people of the Carey Valley know how lucky they were to have had Lee live among them. There are few like him but volunteer organizations function only because of the Lee Eldredges of the world. When Lee said he would do something-he did. He made my 23 years with the SCS in Blaine County easier and enjoyable. Thanks for shairing him with me. P.S. Monica did a great job. Gale and Joyce Roberts

Story shared: Served With Honor

Fri, 28 Dec 2012 12:43:54 EST

My brother Lee was serving an LDS mission at the start of World War II. When he returned home he enlisted in the US Navy, following his two brothers, Louis and Mac, who enlisted early on. I well remember our parents moving to California where our dad found work in a Naval pre-flight school as head carpenter. He wanted to do his part. I hold dear the memories of that dark time in our history when Lee wore the uniform of our country and served with honor. I have treasured my recent visits with Lee as he has been here in Twin Falls and send my love to his dear family.

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Fri, 28 Dec 2012 11:28:54 EST

Condolence From Martha Eldredge Hill

Thu, 27 Dec 2012 22:44:56 EST

I am so saddened to hear that Uncle Lee has passed. I wish I could be at the funeral but my siblings will be attending and I will be there in spirit. Becky and Lennie, my prayers are with you and your families at this difficult time.

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Thu, 27 Dec 2012 22:04:08 EST

Lee and his younger brother Louis

Story shared: Family

Wed, 26 Dec 2012 11:58:54 EST

Lee was a first cousin. My first meeting with him was when he was in the U.S.Navy stationed at Great Lakes, Ill.and he visited our family at Antioch. Years later I traveled to Idaho where he lived and we became better acquainted. His mother, Margaret,was my father Art McGreal's sister. He was a true westerner,strong, quiet,a man of few words, a good host and a man to look up to. (I'm sure there were some young upstarts that would remember him cleaning up the dance hall in Richfield!!) I enjoyed seeing him recently,though his memory was fading. We will enjoy meeting again..

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