John “Jack” Ladd, 80, died Dec. 23, 2004, at Mountain Valley Care and Rehab Center in Kellogg, Idaho.
His funeral will be Thursday at 11 a.m. MST at St. Rita’s Catholic Church in Kellogg. Father Tom Loucks will officiate. Interment will be Friday at Pine Haven Cemetery in Halfway.
Jack was born July 25, 1924, at Wardner, Idaho, to George and Ella Mae (Irwin) Ladd. He spent most of his life in Idaho, graduating from Kellogg High School. He worked for the Kellogg YMCA until it closed.
Jack was a member of the Kellogg-Wardner Lions Club. He enjoyed providing service to his community, and he took part in all that he could.
Jack is survived by his sister, Sister Marie Emmeline Ladd of Spokane; and by four nieces and one nephew.
He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Ella; a sister, Catherine Crawford; and a brother, Jim.
Contributions in Jack’s memory may be made to the charity of your choice in care of Tami’s Pine Valley Funeral Home, P.O. Box 543, Halfway, OR 97834.
Used with permission from: Baker City Herald, Baker City, Oregon, December 31, 2004
Transcribed by: Belva Ticknor