Albert King
Albert A. ("Al") King, Jr., 86, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2009, at a local hospital of natural causes. A committal ceremony will be held at the Idaho State Veteran's Cemetery on June 9, 2009, at 2 p.m. A reception celebrating Al's life will take place at the Boise Elk's Lodge following the committal ceremony. Al was born on June 13, 1922 in Los Angeles, Calif., to Albert A. King, Sr. and Mamie Grace (Jaseph) King. He graduated from Hamilton High School in Los Angeles in 1940 where he excelled at football After high school, Al attended college at Loyola University on a football scholarship from 1940 to 1942. In 1942, Al enlisted in the United States Coast Guard and served honorably during World War II from 1942 to 1946, eventually becoming a First Class Boatswain's Mate. While stationed in San Francisco, Al also played professional football for the San Francisco Clippers in the Pacific Coast Professional Football League. After being stationed in San Francisco, Al was stationed in Hawaii from 1944 to 1946 where he taught sailors small boat handling in the rough waters off the coast. After being honorably discharged, Al again attended college in Compton, California, for two years, worked selling real estate and, for many years, as a self-employed painting contractor. In 1941, Al married his first wife, Louise, in Los Angeles. Al and Louise had two sons, Brad, born in 1944, and Chris, born in 1947. They were later divorced. In 1964, Al moved to New Plymouth, Idaho, where he ranched and farmed for nearly 35 years. In 1967, Al marred his second wife, June, who died in 1987. After retiring from ranching, Al sold real estate for a short period. In 1998, Al sold the last of his farmland and moved to Boise, Idaho, with his current wife, Anne, whom he married in 2003. Al was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Richard King, and his second wife, June. He is survived by his wife Anne, his sons Brad (Beth) King of Moscow, Idaho, Chris (Kari) King of Albion, Idaho, stepson Chris (Desiree) Graham of Boise, Idaho, grandchildren Amy King, Janna (Nate) Wells, and Carl King, and step-grandchildren Rocky Gripton and Thornton, Fiona, and Keara Graham. A long time rancher, Al was active in the Idaho Cattleman's Association. Al always enjoyed working with horses and spent as much time as he could in Idaho's backcountry. Later in life Al spent time traveling with his wife, Anne, venturing to such far away places as Costa Rica, Russia, Ireland, and, 50 years after serving his country, back to Hawaii. Al was a kind man who possessed both a quick wit and strong work ethic. He always had an ability to connect with people even as his health deteriorated in later years as is evidenced by the many friends, neighbors, nurses, and hospital personnel who have shared stories about Al's positive influence on their lives. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Idaho State Veteran Services or a veterans group of your choice.
Idaho Statesman June 3, 2009
Albert A. ("Al") King, Jr., 86, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2009, at a local hospital of natural causes. A committal ceremony will be held at the Idaho State Veteran's Cemetery on June 9, 2009, at 2 p.m. A reception celebrating Al's life will take place at the Boise Elk's Lodge following the committal ceremony. Al was born on June 13, 1922 in Los Angeles, Calif., to Albert A. King, Sr. and Mamie Grace (Jaseph) King. He graduated from Hamilton High School in Los Angeles in 1940 where he excelled at football After high school, Al attended college at Loyola University on a football scholarship from 1940 to 1942. In 1942, Al enlisted in the United States Coast Guard and served honorably during World War II from 1942 to 1946, eventually becoming a First Class Boatswain's Mate. While stationed in San Francisco, Al also played professional football for the San Francisco Clippers in the Pacific Coast Professional Football League. After being stationed in San Francisco, Al was stationed in Hawaii from 1944 to 1946 where he taught sailors small boat handling in the rough waters off the coast. After being honorably discharged, Al again attended college in Compton, California, for two years, worked selling real estate and, for many years, as a self-employed painting contractor. In 1941, Al married his first wife, Louise, in Los Angeles. Al and Louise had two sons, Brad, born in 1944, and Chris, born in 1947. They were later divorced. In 1964, Al moved to New Plymouth, Idaho, where he ranched and farmed for nearly 35 years. In 1967, Al marred his second wife, June, who died in 1987. After retiring from ranching, Al sold real estate for a short period. In 1998, Al sold the last of his farmland and moved to Boise, Idaho, with his current wife, Anne, whom he married in 2003. Al was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Richard King, and his second wife, June. He is survived by his wife Anne, his sons Brad (Beth) King of Moscow, Idaho, Chris (Kari) King of Albion, Idaho, stepson Chris (Desiree) Graham of Boise, Idaho, grandchildren Amy King, Janna (Nate) Wells, and Carl King, and step-grandchildren Rocky Gripton and Thornton, Fiona, and Keara Graham. A long time rancher, Al was active in the Idaho Cattleman's Association. Al always enjoyed working with horses and spent as much time as he could in Idaho's backcountry. Later in life Al spent time traveling with his wife, Anne, venturing to such far away places as Costa Rica, Russia, Ireland, and, 50 years after serving his country, back to Hawaii. Al was a kind man who possessed both a quick wit and strong work ethic. He always had an ability to connect with people even as his health deteriorated in later years as is evidenced by the many friends, neighbors, nurses, and hospital personnel who have shared stories about Al's positive influence on their lives. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Idaho State Veteran Services or a veterans group of your choice.
Idaho Statesman June 3, 2009
Albert King
Albert A. ("Al") King, Jr., 86, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2009, at a local hospital of natural causes. A committal ceremony will be held at the Idaho State Veteran's Cemetery on June 9, 2009, at 2 p.m. A reception celebrating Al's life will take place at the Boise Elk's Lodge following the committal ceremony. Al was born on June 13, 1922 in Los Angeles, Calif., to Albert A. King, Sr. and Mamie Grace (Jaseph) King. He graduated from Hamilton High School in Los Angeles in 1940 where he excelled at football After high school, Al attended college at Loyola University on a football scholarship from 1940 to 1942. In 1942, Al enlisted in the United States Coast Guard and served honorably during World War II from 1942 to 1946, eventually becoming a First Class Boatswain's Mate. While stationed in San Francisco, Al also played professional football for the San Francisco Clippers in the Pacific Coast Professional Football League. After being stationed in San Francisco, Al was stationed in Hawaii from 1944 to 1946 where he taught sailors small boat handling in the rough waters off the coast. After being honorably discharged, Al again attended college in Compton, California, for two years, worked selling real estate and, for many years, as a self-employed painting contractor. In 1941, Al married his first wife, Louise, in Los Angeles. Al and Louise had two sons, Brad, born in 1944, and Chris, born in 1947. They were later divorced. In 1964, Al moved to New Plymouth, Idaho, where he ranched and farmed for nearly 35 years. In 1967, Al marred his second wife, June, who died in 1987. After retiring from ranching, Al sold real estate for a short period. In 1998, Al sold the last of his farmland and moved to Boise, Idaho, with his current wife, Anne, whom he married in 2003. Al was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Richard King, and his second wife, June. He is survived by his wife Anne, his sons Brad (Beth) King of Moscow, Idaho, Chris (Kari) King of Albion, Idaho, stepson Chris (Desiree) Graham of Boise, Idaho, grandchildren Amy King, Janna (Nate) Wells, and Carl King, and step-grandchildren Rocky Gripton and Thornton, Fiona, and Keara Graham. A long time rancher, Al was active in the Idaho Cattleman's Association. Al always enjoyed working with horses and spent as much time as he could in Idaho's backcountry. Later in life Al spent time traveling with his wife, Anne, venturing to such far away places as Costa Rica, Russia, Ireland, and, 50 years after serving his country, back to Hawaii. Al was a kind man who possessed both a quick wit and strong work ethic. He always had an ability to connect with people even as his health deteriorated in later years as is evidenced by the many friends, neighbors, nurses, and hospital personnel who have shared stories about Al's positive influence on their lives. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Idaho State Veteran Services or a veterans group of your choice.
Idaho Statesman June 3, 2009
Albert A. ("Al") King, Jr., 86, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2009, at a local hospital of natural causes. A committal ceremony will be held at the Idaho State Veteran's Cemetery on June 9, 2009, at 2 p.m. A reception celebrating Al's life will take place at the Boise Elk's Lodge following the committal ceremony. Al was born on June 13, 1922 in Los Angeles, Calif., to Albert A. King, Sr. and Mamie Grace (Jaseph) King. He graduated from Hamilton High School in Los Angeles in 1940 where he excelled at football After high school, Al attended college at Loyola University on a football scholarship from 1940 to 1942. In 1942, Al enlisted in the United States Coast Guard and served honorably during World War II from 1942 to 1946, eventually becoming a First Class Boatswain's Mate. While stationed in San Francisco, Al also played professional football for the San Francisco Clippers in the Pacific Coast Professional Football League. After being stationed in San Francisco, Al was stationed in Hawaii from 1944 to 1946 where he taught sailors small boat handling in the rough waters off the coast. After being honorably discharged, Al again attended college in Compton, California, for two years, worked selling real estate and, for many years, as a self-employed painting contractor. In 1941, Al married his first wife, Louise, in Los Angeles. Al and Louise had two sons, Brad, born in 1944, and Chris, born in 1947. They were later divorced. In 1964, Al moved to New Plymouth, Idaho, where he ranched and farmed for nearly 35 years. In 1967, Al marred his second wife, June, who died in 1987. After retiring from ranching, Al sold real estate for a short period. In 1998, Al sold the last of his farmland and moved to Boise, Idaho, with his current wife, Anne, whom he married in 2003. Al was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, Richard King, and his second wife, June. He is survived by his wife Anne, his sons Brad (Beth) King of Moscow, Idaho, Chris (Kari) King of Albion, Idaho, stepson Chris (Desiree) Graham of Boise, Idaho, grandchildren Amy King, Janna (Nate) Wells, and Carl King, and step-grandchildren Rocky Gripton and Thornton, Fiona, and Keara Graham. A long time rancher, Al was active in the Idaho Cattleman's Association. Al always enjoyed working with horses and spent as much time as he could in Idaho's backcountry. Later in life Al spent time traveling with his wife, Anne, venturing to such far away places as Costa Rica, Russia, Ireland, and, 50 years after serving his country, back to Hawaii. Al was a kind man who possessed both a quick wit and strong work ethic. He always had an ability to connect with people even as his health deteriorated in later years as is evidenced by the many friends, neighbors, nurses, and hospital personnel who have shared stories about Al's positive influence on their lives. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Idaho State Veteran Services or a veterans group of your choice.
Idaho Statesman June 3, 2009
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