Cecil Paul Bly, 87, a lifelong Asotin County resident, died Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2000, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.
Cecil was born Aug. 18, 1913, to Tony E. and Mattie Belle (Watkins) Bly in Asotin.
His parents moved to Joseph Creek soon after and homesteaded there until 1923.
While life was often hard for the family, he told many stories of good times and interesting characters from their time there.
His grandfather, Joseph Bly, was a pioneer on Joseph Creek, founding the Bly Post Office in 1896.
The family moved back to Asotin and Cecil graduated from Asotin High School in 1932.
Cecil enlisted in the U.S. Navy in January of 1942 and served as yeoman first class aboard the USS New Mexico in the Pacific. He joined his brother, Sam, in the U.S. Navy, brothers Tad and Tony, in the Army, and brothers Bill and Clayton in the Air Force.
Six of the seven Bly brothers served in the military during World War II, and their parents, Tony and Mattie Bly received the Golden Eagle Award with six stars.
Brother Jack, the seventh son, was too young during World War II. He served in the Army during the Korean War.
Cecil was honorably discharged in 1945 and married Elsie Louise Miles in Lewiston on May 19, 1945. They had been married 32 years at the time of her death in 1977.
Cecil was employed by the Camas Prairie Railroad from 1948 to 1978 when he retired.
After retirement, he enjoyed traveling, including three trips to Australia and numerous USS New Mexico reunions. He also loved fishing with his sons and spending time with his family.
He was a ham radio operator and enjoyed talking with other ham radio friends all over the world.
He delighted in his grandchildren. He was a kind and honorable man who will be greatly missed by those who knew him.
Survivors' names omitted per findagrave policy.
He was preceded in death by brothers Joseph William, Tony Alfred, and Samuel Ivan and sister Macil Irene Boyd.
The family suggests memorials be made to the American Diabetes Association -- Washington Affiliate, 910 W. 5th Ave, Suite 237, Spokane, 99204.
Lewiston Morning Tribune (ID)Sept. 7, 2000 Pg: 2B
Cecil was born Aug. 18, 1913, to Tony E. and Mattie Belle (Watkins) Bly in Asotin.
His parents moved to Joseph Creek soon after and homesteaded there until 1923.
While life was often hard for the family, he told many stories of good times and interesting characters from their time there.
His grandfather, Joseph Bly, was a pioneer on Joseph Creek, founding the Bly Post Office in 1896.
The family moved back to Asotin and Cecil graduated from Asotin High School in 1932.
Cecil enlisted in the U.S. Navy in January of 1942 and served as yeoman first class aboard the USS New Mexico in the Pacific. He joined his brother, Sam, in the U.S. Navy, brothers Tad and Tony, in the Army, and brothers Bill and Clayton in the Air Force.
Six of the seven Bly brothers served in the military during World War II, and their parents, Tony and Mattie Bly received the Golden Eagle Award with six stars.
Brother Jack, the seventh son, was too young during World War II. He served in the Army during the Korean War.
Cecil was honorably discharged in 1945 and married Elsie Louise Miles in Lewiston on May 19, 1945. They had been married 32 years at the time of her death in 1977.
Cecil was employed by the Camas Prairie Railroad from 1948 to 1978 when he retired.
After retirement, he enjoyed traveling, including three trips to Australia and numerous USS New Mexico reunions. He also loved fishing with his sons and spending time with his family.
He was a ham radio operator and enjoyed talking with other ham radio friends all over the world.
He delighted in his grandchildren. He was a kind and honorable man who will be greatly missed by those who knew him.
Survivors' names omitted per findagrave policy.
He was preceded in death by brothers Joseph William, Tony Alfred, and Samuel Ivan and sister Macil Irene Boyd.
The family suggests memorials be made to the American Diabetes Association -- Washington Affiliate, 910 W. 5th Ave, Suite 237, Spokane, 99204.
Lewiston Morning Tribune (ID)Sept. 7, 2000 Pg: 2B
Cecil Paul Bly, 87, a lifelong Asotin County resident, died Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2000, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center.
Cecil was born Aug. 18, 1913, to Tony E. and Mattie Belle (Watkins) Bly in Asotin.
His parents moved to Joseph Creek soon after and homesteaded there until 1923.
While life was often hard for the family, he told many stories of good times and interesting characters from their time there.
His grandfather, Joseph Bly, was a pioneer on Joseph Creek, founding the Bly Post Office in 1896.
The family moved back to Asotin and Cecil graduated from Asotin High School in 1932.
Cecil enlisted in the U.S. Navy in January of 1942 and served as yeoman first class aboard the USS New Mexico in the Pacific. He joined his brother, Sam, in the U.S. Navy, brothers Tad and Tony, in the Army, and brothers Bill and Clayton in the Air Force.
Six of the seven Bly brothers served in the military during World War II, and their parents, Tony and Mattie Bly received the Golden Eagle Award with six stars.
Brother Jack, the seventh son, was too young during World War II. He served in the Army during the Korean War.
Cecil was honorably discharged in 1945 and married Elsie Louise Miles in Lewiston on May 19, 1945. They had been married 32 years at the time of her death in 1977.
Cecil was employed by the Camas Prairie Railroad from 1948 to 1978 when he retired.
After retirement, he enjoyed traveling, including three trips to Australia and numerous USS New Mexico reunions. He also loved fishing with his sons and spending time with his family.
He was a ham radio operator and enjoyed talking with other ham radio friends all over the world.
He delighted in his grandchildren. He was a kind and honorable man who will be greatly missed by those who knew him.
Survivors' names omitted per findagrave policy.
He was preceded in death by brothers Joseph William, Tony Alfred, and Samuel Ivan and sister Macil Irene Boyd.
The family suggests memorials be made to the American Diabetes Association -- Washington Affiliate, 910 W. 5th Ave, Suite 237, Spokane, 99204.
Lewiston Morning Tribune (ID)Sept. 7, 2000 Pg: 2B
Cecil was born Aug. 18, 1913, to Tony E. and Mattie Belle (Watkins) Bly in Asotin.
His parents moved to Joseph Creek soon after and homesteaded there until 1923.
While life was often hard for the family, he told many stories of good times and interesting characters from their time there.
His grandfather, Joseph Bly, was a pioneer on Joseph Creek, founding the Bly Post Office in 1896.
The family moved back to Asotin and Cecil graduated from Asotin High School in 1932.
Cecil enlisted in the U.S. Navy in January of 1942 and served as yeoman first class aboard the USS New Mexico in the Pacific. He joined his brother, Sam, in the U.S. Navy, brothers Tad and Tony, in the Army, and brothers Bill and Clayton in the Air Force.
Six of the seven Bly brothers served in the military during World War II, and their parents, Tony and Mattie Bly received the Golden Eagle Award with six stars.
Brother Jack, the seventh son, was too young during World War II. He served in the Army during the Korean War.
Cecil was honorably discharged in 1945 and married Elsie Louise Miles in Lewiston on May 19, 1945. They had been married 32 years at the time of her death in 1977.
Cecil was employed by the Camas Prairie Railroad from 1948 to 1978 when he retired.
After retirement, he enjoyed traveling, including three trips to Australia and numerous USS New Mexico reunions. He also loved fishing with his sons and spending time with his family.
He was a ham radio operator and enjoyed talking with other ham radio friends all over the world.
He delighted in his grandchildren. He was a kind and honorable man who will be greatly missed by those who knew him.
Survivors' names omitted per findagrave policy.
He was preceded in death by brothers Joseph William, Tony Alfred, and Samuel Ivan and sister Macil Irene Boyd.
The family suggests memorials be made to the American Diabetes Association -- Washington Affiliate, 910 W. 5th Ave, Suite 237, Spokane, 99204.
Lewiston Morning Tribune (ID)Sept. 7, 2000 Pg: 2B
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