Loyal Perry

I, Loyal I. Perry, Jr 79, of Boise, while on my first snowbirding experience in Palm Springs, CA took our rental key to the front desk and checked out on Wednesday, January 2, 2013. Private family graveside services will be held. I was born on February 11, 1933 in Twin Falls, the son of Loyal I. and Mary Helen Perry. I graduated from Twin Falls High School, Whitman College and the University of Puget Sound. While at Whitman, the administration suggested I take some time off to mature a bit, so I spent two years in the Army military police, during the Korean War. I will brag a bit and let you know I worked for the Idaho Elk's Rehabilitation Hospital, the Model Cities Health Center, and the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare. I was also a member of the National Advisory Committee on Public Information and Recruitment & American Occupational Therapy Association; Board of Directors and later President for United Cerebral Palsy of Southwest Idaho; Executive Committee and Medical and Scientific Committee for the Idaho Chapter of the Arthritis Foundation; and Idaho Chairman for the Council on Practice, American Occupational Therapy Association. I enjoyed hiking, camping and fishing with my wife Monica and family and was a charter member of Boise Valley Fly Fisherman. I puttered in the yard, on various woodworking projects, and research on my family history. In my retirement years I became interested in the philosophy of the Funeral Consumers Alliance and was currently on the Idaho affiliate's Board of Directors, holding the offices of President and Treasurer. I believe everyone should be comfortable with discussing death as it is a part of life. I was very proud of the casket I built for myself. I am grateful to my brother-in-law, Tom, for his driving me back through a blinding snowstorm, to Idaho for burial. I am survived by my wonderful, wife and dearest friend Monica Anne Perry of Boise; a daughter, Debra (Steve) McCormack of Washougal, Washington; a son, Michael (Anna) and their two daughters: Kara and Brittnay and son, Joel of Boise; a son, Loyal, III of Boise and his two daughters: RaeJean and Stephanie and son, Patrick; my children's mother, Marjorie Jean Perry of Boise; a sister, Ann Graefe of Twin Falls; brother-in-law, Ron Turner; mother-in-law, Margaret Schuh; sister-in-law, Cynthia (Kevin) Cavanaugh; brother-in-law, Tom (Julie) Schuh and numerous nieces, nephews and great-grandchildren. I was preceded in death by my parents; a son, David; my sister, Martha Turner; brother-in-law, Roger Graefe; nephew, Peter Graefe and father-in-law, Lowell T. Schuh. To fulfill my final wishes there will be “a party or gathering to remember my eccentricities and the good times we had together”, planned to coincide with the summer solstice (which I always referred to as the first day of winter). We hope you will join my family Saturday, June 22, 2013. If you would like more information please e-mail: [email protected] Anyone wishing to make a memorial gift in my name, please send it to Funeral Consumers Alliance of Idaho, Box 1919, Boise, Idaho 83701-1919…it is a very worthwhile organization, or a charity of your choice and then go tip one for me! Remembrances may be left for the family at www.AccentFuneral.com.