ALFRED JACK HOOTEN

On Feb. 22, 2004, Alfred Jack Hooten died. He was born Dec. 6, 1926, and raised on a ranch near Lyman, Wyo. That is where he remained and raised his family while working at his ranch and as an iron worker.

In 1975 opportunity in construction supervision led him to Alaska. In 1983 he moved to Bonners Ferry, Idaho, where he worked at his true love of raising and training horses.

His family said, "Jack loved his wife, family and pets very much and cherished the time he spent with them. He was also blessed with many good friends who he held dear. He enjoyed working with youth in equine activities. He also liked hunting, fishing and had a great appreciation for the outdoors."

He was a veteran and member of American Legion, Masonic temple and fraternal order of Eagles.

He is survived by his wife Maureen; children Clinton, Clari and wife Lettis, Paul, Patricia Titmus and husband Judd, and Pam Nash; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

A service was held Feb. 27 at the Wellsprings Community Center in Bonners Ferry, with Rev. Lowell Carlson officiating.

Memorials may be donated to a local 4-H horse program.