At Carlson Chronicles, Chris Carlson remembers one of the best First Ladies in Idaho history, Lola Evans, who died recently:

One of the best First Ladies in Idaho history, Lola Evans, was laid to rest in the Malad cemetary last week, next to her beloved husband, John V., who served as governor for ten straight years, from 1977 to 1987. Lola Evans ranks in the top tier along with Carol Andrus and Grace Jordan. All three of these First Ladies made significant contributions to the success and well-being of their husbands, as did most of Idaho’s First Ladies. These three, though, were adept politicians in their own right. All three governors recognized their spouse had unerringly good instincts. None were or are demure wall flowers hesitant to tell the governor of a “miscalculation.” All, though, kept their counsel in the home for all three share another quality—fierce loyalty to the spouse and zealous protection of the spouse and the family. More here.

Question: Have you met any of Idaho's First Ladies? Which one did you like best?

 

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