"Jay Greene, 86, of Twin Falls, formerly of Buhl, died Sunday, March 3, 2002, at Magic Valley Regional Medical Center.
"He was born March 9, 1915, in Teton, Idaho, the son of Alphus Theron and Ruth Hughes Greene. He attended school in Hollister thru the eighth grade. He then helped with the family farm for several years. He married Donna L. Baum on August 27, 1938, in Driggs, Idaho. They lived in Ashton until moving to Twin Falls in 1942. Jay worked for the Highway Dept. and did various odd jobs until 1969 when he began working for Amalgamated Sugar where he continued until his retirement in 1980. Jay was one of a kind. He loved buying and selling just about anything. He took pride in his garden; enjoyed hunting and fishing; and was always ready for a game of cards. He was a great dance partner and was known for his many stories. He was proud, hard-working, and generous. He had a feisty personality that will be remembered fondly.
"Survivors include his four children: Eloise Lucena of Kimberly, Idaho, Joan Kernin of Clarkston, Washington, Denny Greene of Centralia, Washington, and Connie Schaniel of Twin Falls, a brother, Cal Greene of Reno, Nevada; two sisters, Genevieve Wright and Barbara Ritchie both of Kuna, Idaho; 13 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and his special friend Lucille Ayers.
"He was preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife, 3 brothers, 1 sister, and 1 grandson.
"Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 9, 2002, at White Mortuary Chapel in Twin Falls. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park."
"Jay Greene, 86, of Twin Falls, formerly of Buhl, died Sunday, March 3, 2002, at Magic Valley Regional Medical Center.
"He was born March 9, 1915, in Teton, Idaho, the son of Alphus Theron and Ruth Hughes Greene. He attended school in Hollister thru the eighth grade. He then helped with the family farm for several years. He married Donna L. Baum on August 27, 1938, in Driggs, Idaho. They lived in Ashton until moving to Twin Falls in 1942. Jay worked for the Highway Dept. and did various odd jobs until 1969 when he began working for Amalgamated Sugar where he continued until his retirement in 1980. Jay was one of a kind. He loved buying and selling just about anything. He took pride in his garden; enjoyed hunting and fishing; and was always ready for a game of cards. He was a great dance partner and was known for his many stories. He was proud, hard-working, and generous. He had a feisty personality that will be remembered fondly.
"Survivors include his four children: Eloise Lucena of Kimberly, Idaho, Joan Kernin of Clarkston, Washington, Denny Greene of Centralia, Washington, and Connie Schaniel of Twin Falls, a brother, Cal Greene of Reno, Nevada; two sisters, Genevieve Wright and Barbara Ritchie both of Kuna, Idaho; 13 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, and his special friend Lucille Ayers.
"He was preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife, 3 brothers, 1 sister, and 1 grandson.
"Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 9, 2002, at White Mortuary Chapel in Twin Falls. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park."
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