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Harold "Earl" Thomas

Hurricane - Harold "Earl" Thomas passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on August 6, 2011.

Earl was born on March 20, 1937 to Helen Elizabeth Owens and Harold Edward Thomas in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He grew up in Downey and Lava Hot Springs, Idaho and attended North Marsh Valley High School where he met and fell in love with Lona LaRue Evans. Earl and Lona were married in the Logan LDS Temple on December 29, 1958 and have five children.

He graduated from the University of Idaho at Moscow with a degree in Chemical Engineering and was hired by Potlatch Pulp and Paper in Lewiston, Idaho, later transferring to California, retiring after 40 years. His greatest loves were family and church service. If he had a hobby, it was taking his family to plays and musicals. He attended all of his kids and grandkids sports, dance, scouting, theater, and school events. He was known to say, "Whatever Lona wants, Lona gets."

Earl served in the LDS Church as a Counselor in several Bishoprics, Bishop in Lewiston, Idaho and LaVerne, California, in the LaVerne California Stake Presidency, President of the Jackson Mississippi Mission, Temple Worker for three years at the St. George LDS Temple, and Patriarch of the Hurricane Utah Stake.

Earl is survived by his wife of 53 years, Lona; and their children: Patti (Michael) Hanks, Jeanette (Brad) Campbell, Traci (David) Christiansen, Evan Earl Thomas (Jill Shoemaker) and Chad Harold Thomas (Tifany Richards). He is also survived by his brother, Ross Martin Thomas (Cheryl Day).

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. at the Hurricane LDS Stake Center, 677 South 700 West, Hurricane, Utah. Visitations will be held Tuesday evening, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Metcalf Hurricane Valley Mortuary located at 140 North Main Street and on Wednesday, prior to services, from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. at the Chapel. Interment will follow at the Hurricane City Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the care of Metcalf Hurricane Valley Mortuary, (435) 635-9922. Please visit our website at www.metcalfmortuary.com for condolences, complete obituary and funeral listings.

Flowers may be sent to Metcalf Hurricane Valley Mortuary or in lieu of flowers, a memorial gift may be made in honor of Earl's love for family fun to the City of Hurricane Splash Pad (435) 635-2811.

Vacation Rentals | Cascade, Idaho | horseback riding in Idaho

There is no better way to see the beautiful, Idaho countryside than by taking a horseback ride. Today we’ll be telling you about some great places to check out for horseback riding. So, “hold on to your horses” and listen up!

Idaho state parks and wilderness areas with horseback riding include Sawtooth Wilderness, Selway Bitterroot Wilderness, Frank Church-River of No Return Wilderness, the Gospel Hump Wilderness, Harriman State Park, Priest Lake State Park, City of Rocks Reserve, and Farragut State Park. As you can see, you’ll find great horseback riding throughout all parts of the state.

Andrus Ranch is a place found near Lava Hot Springs where you can try horseback riding. You’ll travel along a scenic trail that leads ride up a private canyon. At the foot of the Caribou-Targhee National Forest is this ranch. All types of riders are welcome for their two-hour trail rides.

At Andrus Ranch you can choose to spend a week, a day, or several hours; it’s up to you. It has a cozy, country bed and breakfast where you can stay. Or stay for a week and participate in ranch activities like trail rides , cattle drives, sheep shearing, and children’s activities. This package also comes with home-cooked meals and passes to the swimming pool and hot baths.

Another ranch to check out for your vacation is Bagley’s Teton Mountain Ranch. Here you’ll be offered pack trips and trail rides through the Targhee National Forest and Jedediah Smith Wilderness.

Wagon rides and even sleigh rides (in the winter months) are given that go through the elk and buffalo areas found on the ranch. You can even get a cabin rental at Bagley’s Teton Mountain Ranch.

4D Longhorn Guest Ranch provides for visitors many activities during their stay at the ranch including horseback riding, roping, advanced horsemanship, horse handling, and even guided full-day trail rides through acres of the beautiful Idaho countryside. If you are looking for a place to relax, you’ve found what you were searching for at 4D Longhorn Guest Ranch.

If you are vacationing around Cascade, Idaho, we’d like to suggest a different “beast” to ride – a Lake Cascade jet ski rental . Lake Cascade offers you the perfect setting for boating and jet skiing. So be sure to check out a jet ski rental Cascade, Idaho , when you visit.

And once again, we are offering our researching services to you. If you’d like us to find some information on vacationing places for you, simply leave us your request; and we’ll get right back with you.

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