George Henry Lemmon
George, wonderful father and husband, was an inventor, farmer, cattle and fish rancher, supporter of education, District 36A Watermaster 40 years, Gooding County commissioner two years, IOOF member 65 years, Grange member 50 years (president 14 years), Farmer Bureau Board member, and member of the Community of Christ Church. With family, he developed a power plant at Blind Canyon and three trout farm sites. He was awarded an Industry Achievement Award from the Idaho Aquaculture Association in 1994. In 2007, the U.S. Trout Farmers and Idaho Aquaculture Associations presented him the Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of a lifetime of contributions including development and patent of the fish pump that saved fish farmers many hours of back-breaking labor. He was on the Lower Snake River Aquifer Recharge District Board of Directors. This group was instrumental in filing and obtaining the first recharge water rights. He was also inducted into the Cattlemen's Hall of Fame.
George is survived by his wife of 63 years, Irene Winegar Lemmon, and five children, Laura Carnie (Duncan) of Coeur d'Alene, Billie Jo Premoe (Gary) of Meridian, Robin Windes (Patrick) of Wendell, Gary Lemmon (Linda) of Hagerman and Kim Lemmon (Lesli) of Hagerman. Grandchildren include Douglas Carnie (Megan), Kimberly Mahoney (Scott), Marcia Heglie (Ryan), Kaycie Winn (Seth), Greg Premoe (Angela), Carrie Jo Fattig (Jerry), Ben Windes (Tori), Jill Windes, Jacob Lemmon, Guy Lemmon (Stephanie), Lindsay Maier (Chad), Levi Lemmon (Melissa) and Lacey Lemmon. The family also includes 13 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Hagerman Public Library, Hagerman High School Alumni Memorial Association, or Outreach International.
Viewing for family and friends will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept 17, at Demaray Funeral Chapel, 737 Main St. in Gooding, Idaho. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 18, at Community of Christ Church, 211 Orchard St. in Hagerman, Idaho.
Thought I'd put up some comments from the newspaper's obituary site that people posted to Grandpa's obit guestbook because they only leave it up a limited amount of time:
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Such a kind gentle spirit will truly be missed by all. He had so much to contribute in this world and now moves on to his next calling. My condolences to this wonderful family.
Coletta Poynter (Hagerman, ID)
Sunday, September 20, 2009
"A human life is a story told by God."
Hans Christian Andersen
George certainly had a story to tell, and we are all better for it.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you all in this time of sorrow.
Petronek Family
Robert & Keila Petronek (Eugene, OR)
Sunday, September 20, 2009
To the Lemmon family, George's contribution to the world is great. We so enjoyed working with him and your mom through Farm Bureau over the years. He was a very wise man for whom we have great respect.
Please know you are in our thoughts and prayers, especially during this difficult time.
Carl and Linda Montgomery (Eden, ID)
Friday, September 18, 2009
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Karla Miller Wade (Gooding, ID)
Friday, September 18, 2009
Robin, Irene and family -- I am so glad I had the opportunity to meet George this summer. Whenever I rode down Lemmon Lane and saw George working in his garden, I smiled. Often, Irene was nearby. This made me smile also.
There's no doubt that George's warm personality, great sense of humor, love of gardening and fighting spirit inspired many people in our community. In every garden, I will think of George.
With warm regards,
Crissey Lewis
Crissey Lewis (Hagerman, ID)
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Our sincere sympathy to your family.
Sheila & Robert Nipper (Fairfield, CA)
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Our thoughts & prayers are with you at this time.
Mike & Cindy Baughman (Janesville, WI)
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Lemmon, Windes, Carnie, and Premoe families:
I am truly sorry about the loss of your father. He always had this great smile on his face and was so kind. Our families are thinking of you during this difficult time.
Irene, I know that you will be lonely, but there are many friends who are praying for you. I hope that all of the great memories that you and George shared will sustain you in the days to come.
Bonnie Bird (Independence MO, ID)
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
I wanted to send my condolences to your family as to the news I have heard concerning the loss of Mr. Lemon. May we all learn from what he has given freely from his heart.
Mary Crutchfield (oklahoma city, OK)
Wednesday, September 16, 2009