Rufus Elliott FUNK

                   Ralph was retarded and lived with his parents his whole life, till Aunt Louise died.  Then I think he lived with Chuck and Rose.  He worked at a skating rink, riding the bus to and from.  I remember that Kathy and I got to go with him one time.  He was a gentle Man.

Louise was buried in the Inglewood Park Cemetery

INFORMATION: Records of Mary Louise Crane FUNK,in possession of Debra SCOTT;
                  

                   BIRTH: FGR,

BURIAL:17 Dec 1975 Pleasant View Cemetry Burley,ID.

INFORMATION: Records of Mary Louise Crane FUNK,in possession of Debra SCOTT;
                  

                   This is grandma's own letter about her 50th Wedding Annivrsary Pary.
                             Our 50th Wedding Anniversary.
       Our very Special Day started early in the morning with a hustle and bustle preparing fot the days activities.  Beautiful floral arrangements were delivered from relatives and friends, also a beautiful decorated cake which Aleen had ordered.
       At 1:30 pm we gathered at Prices Cafe for a lovely dinner hosted by Marvin.  Those present were Aleen, Francis, Lee, Pat, Mike and MaryAnn Underwood, John, Alex Miller, Margaret, Marvin, Kathey, nn and Tom Miller.  Louise Pierce, Leta Howard, Lloyd Funk, Eleanor and Al Funk, Ann and Nick Funk, Kate and Glenn Funk, Florence Murray (a cousin), Bessie Larson, Ella and Ed Glorfield, Bonnie and Jack Funk, Grant and Iva Wyatt, John and I.  An old friend from South Gate, CA arrived in time to have desert with all.
       Marvin spoke in behalf of he and Aleen, Paying a tribute to us and thanking the relatives and friends for helping to make the day so wonderful.  Pat paid a nice tribute to us in behalf of all the Grand Children.  John responded with our appreciation of the honor shown us for this occassion.  Marvin then ask the blessing on the food.  A lovely prime rib dinner was injoyed by all.
       All left Prices and most of them returned home and came beck later to the Open House.  Reverand and Mrs. Trobaugh came by early and them at 4:00, the relatives and friends began to come.  Among the first were some old friends from CA.  Clara and Harry Weank of Atascadero, Evelyn and Bunch Dodd of Pasa Robles.  We were really surprised as didn't know they were coming.  During the Open House we had 120 relatives and friends call.
       Leta cut and served the beautiful cake and Bessie and Ella poured.  The Grand daughters, Kathy, Ann and Mary Ann, kept the trays picked up and washed.  Our little Grandson Tom, took care of the Guest book and really did a good job.
       We recieved many beautiful gifts, cards, and a telegram and several phone calls.  At about 10:00 pm after the Open House, a buffet supper was enjoyed by relatives and friends.  We had baked ham, baked beans,  several salads and cake, with about 46 people in all.
       We wanat to give Secial Thanks to our wonderful children and families and also to John a Grandson from Anaheim, CA. who came in and surprised us.

INFO: Family records compiled by Mary Louise Crane FUNK;
                  

                   FGR: in possession of Debra Scott.;
                  

                   He is buried in the Peasant View Cemetery in Burley.

INFORMATION: Records of Mary Louise Crane FUNK,in possession of Debra SCOTT;
                Temple work done for Rufus Murle FUNK, correct spelling of
                name is Rufus Merle FUNK;
                  

                   Pleasent View Cemetery
                  

                   He was buried in  Burley at the Pleasant View Cemetery.

Obituary - 
BURLEY - Glenn Irel Funk, 73, Burley, died Sunday July 9, 1995, at his home from a lingering illness.
    Glenn was born Fev. 9, 1922, in Burley, the son of Fufus E. and Clara E. Funk.  He has resided in Burley all his life.  He married Beth Drussel on July 31, 1941, with whom he had six children.  They were later divorced and he married Kate E. Povlsen on April 9, 1965.  
    Glenn served in the Army from 1943-46 during World War II.  After returning home he farmed and later worked for the Burley Highway District where he had semi-retired and was still working until his illness forced him to stay home.
    Glenn was active in the Cassia County Mounted Posse and Cutter Race Association for many years.  He enjoyed working with horses in every aspect.  After moving to town, he still remained active, serving in various positions with the racing association, receiving many plaques and commemorations for his service. 
    Glenn loved to fish and spent many days fishing with his wife and family on the Idaho reservoirs.
    Serviving are his wife, Kate;  three children, Richard and Debbie Povlsen, Harold and Tonia Povlsen, and Linda and Neal Thomas;  Six granchildren, great grandchildren;  Five children from his previous marriage, Joyce and Ray Taylor, GLen R. Funk, Kenneth and Brenda Funk, Patricia and Garth Heidi, Panela and Gary Wiglt; 16 grandchildren; four great grandchildren.
    He was preceded in death by his mother and father;  three brothers, one sister, one daughter, one grandson, and one great granddaughter.
    Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Burley Methodist Church.  Burial will follow in the Pleaseant View Cemetery.  Friends may call Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. at the McCulloch-Hansen Mortuary.

FGR: in possession of Debra Scott.;