David J. Hirschi (May 28, 1925 - October 5, 2009)
David Junior Hirschi, 84, passed away October 5, 2009 at his home in Salem Idaho of natural causes. David was born in Salem, Idaho, May 28, 1925 to David Hirschi Jr. and Hedwig Aldehoff Hirschi, the last of four children and the only boy in a family of girls. He was a big baby weighing 13 lbs. and twenty-two inches long. Although he was a big baby he was always the smallest boy in his class. He attended school in Kilgore, Spencer and attended his last year of high school in Blackfoot, where he stayed with his Uncle Abe James. It was during his last year in high school that Pearl Harbor was bombed.
He met his sweetheart of 60 years on a blind date. It was love at first sight. He married Virgene Berrett on June 26, 1946 in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple after a two year courtship.
David was drafted into the army in May of 1945, he took his training at Camp Roberts California and was in the Ninth Service Command which was a guard & escort company and he spent his time guarding army prisoners.
He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served as a Branch President, Counselor in the Elder’s Quorum, Young Men President, High Priest Group Leader, 1st Counselor in the Bishopric and many other callings. He and Virgene officiated in the Idaho Falls LDS temple for seven years plus two more years after his wife was released for health reasons.
David and Virgene served a mission to the Dallas Fort Worth mission where they made many wonderful friends.
He worked for Ricks College for 24 years as a custodian. He worked at the Livestock Auction on Tuesdays for many years and was known for his ability to get hard tasks done in a most efficient way. He was a great horseman and in April of 2005 was inducted into the Eastern Idaho Horseman’s Hall of Fame.
He was an avid outdoorsman, hunter and fisherman. He farmed and ranched in the Kilgore and Salem areas and he could repair most anything. He loved his family.
He is survived by his seven children; Marné (Clark) Tucker of Roosevelt, UT, JoLynn (Brian) Davis of Salem, ID, RaeAnn (Roger) Hall of Idaho Falls, ID, Michele, (Bryon) Smith of Logan, UT, Michael (Barbara) Hirschi, Bill (Denese) Hirschi of Salem and Cindy (Jeff) Nelson of Riverton, UT, as well as 27 grandchildren & 50 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, three sisters, a grandson, and one great grandson.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 10, at the Salem LDS Chapel. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Flamm Funeral Home in Rexburg, and again at the church from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment will be in the Kilgore Cemetery.
David Junior Hirschi, 84, passed away October 5, 2009 at his home in Salem Idaho of natural causes. David was born in Salem, Idaho, May 28, 1925 to David Hirschi Jr. and Hedwig Aldehoff Hirschi, the last of four children and the only boy in a family of girls. He was a big baby weighing 13 lbs. and twenty-two inches long. Although he was a big baby he was always the smallest boy in his class. He attended school in Kilgore, Spencer and attended his last year of high school in Blackfoot, where he stayed with his Uncle Abe James. It was during his last year in high school that Pearl Harbor was bombed.
He met his sweetheart of 60 years on a blind date. It was love at first sight. He married Virgene Berrett on June 26, 1946 in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple after a two year courtship.
David was drafted into the army in May of 1945, he took his training at Camp Roberts California and was in the Ninth Service Command which was a guard & escort company and he spent his time guarding army prisoners.
He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served as a Branch President, Counselor in the Elder’s Quorum, Young Men President, High Priest Group Leader, 1st Counselor in the Bishopric and many other callings. He and Virgene officiated in the Idaho Falls LDS temple for seven years plus two more years after his wife was released for health reasons.
David and Virgene served a mission to the Dallas Fort Worth mission where they made many wonderful friends.
He worked for Ricks College for 24 years as a custodian. He worked at the Livestock Auction on Tuesdays for many years and was known for his ability to get hard tasks done in a most efficient way. He was a great horseman and in April of 2005 was inducted into the Eastern Idaho Horseman’s Hall of Fame.
He was an avid outdoorsman, hunter and fisherman. He farmed and ranched in the Kilgore and Salem areas and he could repair most anything. He loved his family.
He is survived by his seven children; Marné (Clark) Tucker of Roosevelt, UT, JoLynn (Brian) Davis of Salem, ID, RaeAnn (Roger) Hall of Idaho Falls, ID, Michele, (Bryon) Smith of Logan, UT, Michael (Barbara) Hirschi, Bill (Denese) Hirschi of Salem and Cindy (Jeff) Nelson of Riverton, UT, as well as 27 grandchildren & 50 great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, three sisters, a grandson, and one great grandson.
Funeral services will be 11:00 a.m. Saturday, October 10, at the Salem LDS Chapel. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. at Flamm Funeral Home in Rexburg, and again at the church from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment will be in the Kilgore Cemetery.
Last monday, my dear sweet Grandpa passed away. He was the best man I have ever known and one of my very favorite people on this earth. It has been a really hard week for me. But I know that he is happy now. He is spending his time with my Grandma and Ty and the rest of his family that has passed on.
I am so proud to have known and been loved by this man. Anyone who had the pleasure to know him was blessed by his presence and spirit. My grandma and grandpa were two of my very favorite people and the best of anyone I have ever met. 
This is a painting of my Grandpa that hung in their house for years. This captures everything that my Grandpa was. His love for cowboying, his softness, his spirit. I love love love this painting.
This is 23 of my grandparents 27 grandkids. 3 lived in Florida and couldn't afford to come out, and one passed away in 2003, but he was proudly represented by Cece. It has been a long, long time since this many of us have been together.
This is my very favorite picture of my grandparents ever. They were in Yellowstone right after they got engaged with my grandma's sister Louise and her fiance Harold. The 4 of them had a double wedding on June 26, 1946. My grandparents became more and more in love every single day. When my grandma got sick, my grandpa cared for her every day, and put aside his wants and needs. I only hope that my marriage can be like theirs was for 60 years.
This is the grandma and grandpa I remember. And I feel a little twinge in my heart every time I see it. When I think of how they will look when I see them again, this is it.
I love my grandparents so much. And while I am so so sad that my grandpa is gone, it is a bittersweet feeling. I know how happy he is with my grandma. And I am so grateful for the knowledge that I have because I KNOW that I will see them again. And I cannot wait for that glorious day. I also want to tell all of my family members how much I love them, and I hope it won't take another funeral for us to get together again.
3 comments:
Sorry about your Grandpa, Chels.
It is so great that you had such a great relationship with your grandparents and think of them so fondly. I am sure he will be greatly missed by you and your family. Stay positive. Loves.
Sorry for your loss. I love the young pic of your grandparents. How adorable are they? And your grandma had some pretty rocking legs. Totally jealous.
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