Class of 1965
Parents of Shielda Mealey
June 17, 2000
Richard ‘Dick’ Mealey
Richard A. “Dick” Mealey, 87, of Middleton, died Tuesday, June 13, 2000,
in
Dick was born Aug. 24, 1912, at
Out on his own at 13 years of age, Dick’s life became a series of adventures; riding the rails, stomping broncs, sheep ranching, cattle ranching, working the fruit ranches and logging, to name a few.
He placed his faith in Jesus as a young father, and encouraged his children and grandchildren to follow the Lord.
When he “retired,” he operated his own gas station and owned R.A.’s Saw
Sharpening. After losing much of his eyesight, Dick found great pleasure in
helping Zella tie quilts to give to the Boise Rescue Mission and
Dick is survived by his wife, his daughters and their families, Jean’s
family includes Connie and Bob Roemer with their four children of
Zella’s brothers and sisters became Dick’s family. Surviving are his much loved sisters-in-law, Emma Rena Lynskey, Loretta Payton, Bertha Smith and Lenora Brown, and brother-in-law, Thurman Manus. Emma Rena has spent countless hours caring for Dick, and her dedication is greatly valued by all the family.
He was preceded in death by his father, mother, stepfather, stepbrother and son, Jimmy.
Graveside services will be held Monday, June 19, at 2 p.m. atDecember 17,
2006
Zella Mae Mealey
Zella Mae Mealey died peacefully in her sleep the morning of December 14,
2006. She was born January 27, 1914, in
She met Rickard (Dick) Albert Mealey in a little country spot between
Murphy and
Their son Jimmie Leon was killed in an accident when he was 19 months old, and then two daughters were born. When Dick died in June 2000, Zella spent the summer with her younger daughter Shielda and son-in-law Randy Talich, then made her home for the last six years with her daughter Nonna and son-in-law Dave Wagner. She greatly enriched our lives.
She put her faith in Jesus as her savior and trusted Him as she chose to be grateful in all things. She loved to read or hear the Bible and tried to apply it to her life. She was a woman who constantly prayed.
Through the years, Zella enjoyed gardening, raising animals, cooking, canning and sewing. She was a good cook and often cooked for family and friends in large gatherings in her home. She always welcomed anyone to her well-laden table. Zella sewed many stuffed toys and Raggedy Ann dolls, selling a few and giving some to all the children who crossed her path. She made quilts for all of her children, grandchildren, and for many others. She and Dad made many quilts to give to the Boise Rescue Mission. When her hands got too much arthritis to tie the quilts, he took up the task and tied countless quilts that she sewed together. They were a real good team.
She was faithfully involved in church until she got so troubled with arthritis. She enjoyed sermons preached on the radio. Her vision limited her TV time to the program, “Love Worth Finding” where the late Adrian Rogers sermons continue to be aired.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Dick, son Jimmie and daughter Shielda. Brothers Eliga, Thurman, and Quinton Manus and two sisters, Pearlie Jacobs and Bertha Smith.
Surviving are her sisters, Loretta Payton of Clarkston, Washington, Emma Rena Lynskey of Melba and Lenora Carpenter of Bonners Ferry, Idaho; daughter Nonna and son-in-law Dave, son-in-law Randy Talich and wife Sharon; grandchildren Terry Mealey, Nonnalee Parker (Tony), Tim Roach, Kelly Roach-Talich, Danny Talich (Jennifer), Shirley Hoobery, Kevin Wagner (Anna), Jerry Wagner, and Kelli Wagner, Shawnerie Talich and Amanda (Don) Perkins and Pat Meakins, whom she loved like a grandson. She has 27 great-grandchildren.
She is also survived by her stepdaughter Ila Jean Ramsay (Chet) of
Graveside services will be performed by Pastor Richard Shaw at the
Special thanks to Margaret and Chaplain Joseph of Four Rivers Hospice who gifted Zella and her family with new friendships and encouraging visits.