 1937 - 2021 (84 years) Has more than 100 ancestors and 3 descendants in this family tree.
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| Name |
Ronald Waldo Thurber |
| Birth |
5 Mar 1937 |
Boise, Ada, Idaho, United States  |
| Gender |
Male |
| Initiatory (LDS) |
22 Aug 1957 |
SLAKE |
| FamilySearch ID |
KW8Q-374 |
| Death |
31 Jul 2021 |
Boise, Ada, Idaho, United States |
| Burial |
6 Aug 2021 |
Boise, Ada, Idaho, United States |
| Headstones |
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| Person ID |
I171009 |
mytree |
| Last Modified |
25 Feb 2024 |
| Father |
Waldo Arion Thurber, b. 21 Jul 1906, Soldier, Camas, Idaho, United States d. 11 Jan 2004, Boise, Ada, Idaho, United States (Age 97 years) |
| Mother |
Evian Pearl Seetin, b. 25 Dec 1911, Idaho, United States d. 19 Nov 2003, Sweet, Gem, Idaho, United States (Age 91 years) |
| Marriage |
27 Nov 1934 |
Boise, Ada, Idaho, United States |
| Family ID |
F42739 |
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 | Birth - 5 Mar 1937 - Boise, Ada, Idaho, United States |
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 | Initiatory (LDS) - 22 Aug 1957 - SLAKE |
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 | Marriage - 12 Sep 1961 - Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah, United States |
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| Death - 31 Jul 2021 - Boise, Ada, Idaho, United States |
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| Burial - 6 Aug 2021 - Boise, Ada, Idaho, United States |
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- Obituary:
Ronald Waldo Thurber, 84, of Boise, passed away peacefully at home surro u nded by family on Saturday, July 31, 2021.
Ron was born in Boise, Idaho to Waldo and Evian (Seetin) Thurber. Growi n g up in the North End of Boise, Ron enjoyed a great Childhood visitin g fa mily in Boise, Emmett, and McCall. Ron was the eldest brother to Gar y, Ka ren, and Rick. After graduating Boise High School in 1955, Ron atte nded U niversity of Idaho as a member of Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity. He p ut hi s education on hold to serve a Mission for the Church of Jesus Chri st o f Latter-Day Saints in the French-Belgium Mission for 2 ½ years. Upo n hi s return from Europe, he returned to the U of I to complete his bach elor’ s degree in architecture.
During his later school years, Ron’s good friend introduced him to his “ G erman Sister”, Rena Schartner who quickly became the love of his life . Th ey married in the Salt Lake Temple September 12th, 1961. With his wi fe, R on graduated from University of Idaho and then relocated to Berkley , Cali fornia to complete his master’s degree in landscape architecture . Post -G raduation, Ron and Rena took an extended vacation to travel thr ough Europ e, camping in a Volkswagen Beetle for almost 3 months.
Returning from Europe, they relocated to the Haight Ashbury district o f S an Francisco where they welcomed their first daughter, Christina. Whi le w orking as an architect, Ron built their first home during evenings a nd we ekends on the cliffs of Sausalito overlooking the bay. While livin g in Ca lifornia, they welcomed the arrival of their second daughter, Hei di.
After an opportunity arose to work in Boise, Ron relocated his family ba c k to his hometown to stay. Ron eventually started his own architectura l f irm, Ronald Thurber and Associates. In Boise they welcomed the birt h of t heir son, Ryan. For five years, they also welcomed Celeste Grant i nto the ir home as another daughter through an exchange program. Ron an d Rena lov ingly raised their children and found joy in doing so.
Ron became a very active member in the community of Boise. He served o n v arious committees, joined the Kiwanis Club, and was a lifetime membe r o f the Horseless Carriage Club of America. Ron also expanded his hobbi es i n antique automobiles, music boxes, toys, and historic buildings. An y vis itors to their home would be treated to a concert while Ron playe d his pi ano, pipe organ, or fiddle. Weather permitting, they would end t he evenin g by taking a quick trip in one of his antique cars.
As an active member of his church, Ron served in many capacities. His fa v orite callings were working with youth as a Seminary Teacher or Young M e n ’s Leaders. He served as Bishop of the 3rd Ward in Boise as well a s i n the Stake Presidency of the Boise South Stake. Work and Service lat er m ixed when he was able to be the local architect of the Boise LDS Tem p le , one of his career highlights. Later in life, Ron and Rena were cal led t o serve as the Directors of the Winter Quarters Visitors Center i n Omah a Nebraska, another highlight of their life. Their excitement at s ervin g spilled over into the local community - Ron became famous for bui ldin g a scale model of the main Catholic Cathedral in Omaha, all in ging erbre ad.
After serving their mission they returned back to Boise. Ron built his d r eam retirement home off of Boise Avenue. Ron was frequently seen drivi n g around town in one of his antique automobiles, including his favorit e s team powered cars.
He is survived by his loving wife Rena (Schartner) Thurber, his childr e n Tina (Jeff) Erekson, Heidi (Randy) Kennedy, Ryan (Jessica) Thurber , 1 5 grandchildren, 14 Great grandchildren, with more on the way. Ron i s als o survived by his younger siblings, Gary Thurber (Vicki), Karen Duf fy (Da le, deceased), and Rick Thurber (Jinny).
The family would like to thank Trinity (Alicia and Erica) and Doctors Ho s pice of Idaho for the tender loving care shown and received.
A viewing for friends and family will be held Friday, August 6th fr o m 6 - 8pm at the Relyea’s Funeral Chapel located at 318 N. Latah St i n Bo ise. The memorial service will be held Saturday, August 7th, at 11:0 0 a m a t the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 2300 Bergeso n S t in Boise.
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