Gerald Stowell

Shoshone- Gerald F Stowell, 86, of Shoshone, passed away Friday March 20, 2015, at his home. He was born July 1, 1928, in Rupert, Idaho, the oldest of three children born to Noah Francis Stowell and Mary Helen Freeman Stowell. Gerald was raised in Shoshone and graduated from Shoshone High School in 1947. On March 19, 1950, he married his sweetheart, Marion Bee Hollibaugh, in Dietrich. They made their home in Shoshone, where they raised three children. Gerald divided his working hours between the family farm and owning and operating Stowell's Texaco. He also spent many years working at Circle A Construction. Gerald loved being outdoors and he enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, four-wheeling, water skiing and snowmobiling. Mostly, he loved his family and enjoyed spending time with his kids and grandkids.

Gerald is survived by his children; Donna (Albert) Gardner of Corvallis, Montana, Allan (Kathy) Stowell of Shoshone, and Kathy (Phil) Brown of Shelby, Montana. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, his sister Mary (Ted) Burgess and his brother Richard (Carol) Stowell; and many extended family members and friends. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 57 years, Marion Stowell and their granddaughter, Sarah Stowell.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 AM , Friday March 27, 2015, in the Shoshone LDS Ward Chapel, 507 N Greenwood, Shoshone, with Bishop Robert Thueson officiating. A visitation will begin one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in the Shoshone Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of Farnsworth Mortuary of Jerome.