NameNeil Erwin Shriver
Birth24 Dec 1917, Orofino, Clearwater Co., Idaho
Death8 Jan 2009, Colville, Washington
Spouses
Birth2 Jul 1917, Weippe, Clearwater Co., Idaho1069
Death16 Mar 2012, Caldwell, Canyon Co., Idaho
FatherZan Jordan (1892-1976)
MotherEthel Alice Eby (1895-1972)
Marriage24 Aug 1996
Death24 Feb 1995
Marriage12 Jun 1937, Pomeroy, Garfield Co., Washington
Notes for Neil Erwin Shriver
8 January 2009--Neil Erwin Shriver, 91 Ione, WA--OBIT--Neil Erwin Shriver, a 60 year resident of Ione, WA passed away Jan. 1, 2009 in Colville, WA at the age of 91.  

He was born Dec. 24, 1917 in Orofino to Ralph and Edith (Dunlap) Shriver.

Neil was raised and attended school in Orofino, and graduated from the Orofino High School in 1935.   He then worked a few years at a grocery store.

Neil married Naomi Romine in Pomeroy, WA on June 12, 1937.   He later joined the United States Navy as a musician.   He was stationed on the USS Bunker Hill and served in the Pacific Theatre during World War II as an anti-aircraft gunner.   Neil was honorably dischargved in 1945, and moved to Spokane, WA where he worked for the power company.

He then moved to Farragut, where he helped build the town, and operated a grocery store, gas station and meat market.   He moved to Ione in 1949 and started Shriver's IGA store, which he owned and operated until 1972.   Neil then went to work for several hard rock mining operations until his retirement in 1982.

Naomi passed away Feb. 24, 1995.   Neil married ZELLA CRAWFORD on Aug. 24, 1996.

Neil's greatest passion in life was his music.   He was one of the top jazz trumptet players in his generation.   He was also a true sports fanatic and lettered in basketball, baseball, football, and track.   In his later years he loved to watch baseball and the Gonzaga Bulldogs on television.

Neil enjoyed gardening and raising begonias, and always took care of his house.

Neil was preceded in death by his wife Naomi in 1995 and his son Reginals Neil Shriver in 1988.

He is survived by his wife ZELLA SHRIVER of Ione; daughter LaNean (Mike) Rhodes-Keller of Southworth, WA; daughter-in-law Patricia (Rick) Weaver of Olympia, WA; brother Wayne (Corrie) Shriver of Orofino; five grandchildren, Alex, Kelly Anne, Dani, Scott and Angela; seven great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews.

A memorial service was held Jan. 4 at the Ione Baptist Church.   A graveside service was held Jan. 5 at the Riverside Cemetery in Ione.  

Memorial contributions may be given to the Pend Oreill Fire District #2.

Danekas Funeral Chapel and Crematory in Colville, WA is in charge of arrangements.
Notes for Zella F. (Spouse 1)
1277Last week’s Mystery Child was Zella Jordan Shriver.
   Zella was born in Weippe, but attended Orofino School. She is the daughter of Zan and Ethel Jordan who built, owned and operated Zan’s (Zan’s beach) along Hwy. 12, east of Orofino. Her brother was “Red” Jordan. Both Zan and Red were barbers in town.
   The first person to call and correctly identify last week’s Mystery Child was Ryan McGolrick.  Others to call or write in with correct guesses were: Everett Martin, Shirley Lutes, Joann Custer, Sharon Miles, Donna Mullikin, Bev Latham, Jo McGill, Ione Nelson, Kay Bonner Glenn Erickson, Marj Hardman and Sandra Kelso.

http://www.clearwatertribune.com/Weekly%20Pages/06-25-09/June2509Children.htm

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184Zella Jordan, daughter of Zan Jordan and Ethel Alice Eby, may have been married 3 times.

Per the Clearwater Tribune:

Date:   25 October 1962--There is an article detailing the upcoming reception for Mr. & Mrs. Zan Jordan's 50th Anniversary, and it names their children, Harold Jordan and their daughter MRS. ZELLA DAVIS.

Date:   8 November 1962--There is an article detailing the actual reception for Mr. & Mrs. Zan Jordan's 50th Anniversary, how many guests, decorations, who attended and more, and it again names their children,   Harold Jordan, and MRS. ELWOOD (ZELLA) JORDAN.

Date:   6 April 1972--Ethel Alice (Eby) Jordan's obituary lists her children as Harold Jordan and MRS. FRANK (ZELIA) CRAWFORD, both of Pierce.

Date:   28 October 1976--Zan Jordan's obituary (See my previous post) lists his children as Harold Jordan of Orofino, and MRS. ZELLA CRAWFORD of Pierce.

Date:   25 June 2009--Last week's Mystery Child was ZELLA JORDAN SHRIVER.   Zella was born in Weippe, but attended Orofino School.   She is the daughter of Zan and Ethel Jordan who built, owned and operated Zan's (Zan's beach) along Hwy. 12 east of Orofino.   Her brother was "Red" Jordan.   Both Zan and Red were barbers in town.   The first person to call and correctly identify last week's Mystery Child was Ryan McGorlick.   others to call or write in with correct guesses were:   Everett martin, Shirley Lutes, Joann Custer, Sharon Miles, Donna Mullikin, Bev Latham, Jo McGill, Ione Wilson, Kay Bonner Glenn Erickson, Marj Hardman and Sandra Kelso.

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31U.S. Public Records Index, Volume 2 about Zella F Shriver
Name:
Zella F Shriver
Birth Date:
2 Jul 1917
Address:
14615 Highway 12, Orofino, ID, 83544-9133


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Zella Shriver

Obituary

Shriver, Zella, 94, Caldwell, died Friday, March 16, 2012 at a local care center of natural causes. Local services are under the direction of Dakan Funeral Chapel, Caldwell.
Published in Idaho Statesman on March 18, 2012


Read more here: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/idahostatesman/ob...530920#storylink=cpy

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Zella F. Shriver

     CALDWELL -- Zella F. Shriver, 94, formerly of Lewiston, died Friday, March 16, 2012, at the Caldwell Care Center in Caldwell. Arrangements are pending with Mountain View Funeral Home in Lewiston.

http://lmtribune.com/obituaries/notices/article_82...b4-fdecbe87e774.html
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