Obituary: Hall, James Emory
Age 86
(Age 86)
Passed away at Hospice House March 2nd, 2012 surrounded by his family.
Emory was born August 16th, 1925 in Bovill, Idaho.
He was preceded in death by his father Edd Hall, his mother Mamie (Tucker) Hall and his sister Wanda.
He was a dynamic opinionated man, cut from a rare mold from the greatest generation.
Emory was often opposing but his passion lifted everyone else around him.
Emory graduated from Bovill High School and enlisted in the U.S. Navy in June of 1943 at the age of 16, where he studied Engineering at Purdue University.
Emory flew patrol aircraft in the Texas and Florida Gulf coast until the War ended.
He formed J.E.
Hall Logging Contractors and became one of the largest private contract loggers in the nation.
Emory married the love of his life Florence Hays, they were married for 61 years.
Emory was also a Caterpillar rquipment dealer, banker and marina operator.
Emory’s passion was flying.
He owned single engine and twin engine aircraft as well as Bell helicopters.
He often participated in aerial search and rescue.
A special award was given to Emory by The Inland Empire Big Game Council awarded in appreciation for the rescue of a member.
He received an award from the VFW for performing outstanding act of citizenship.
In retirement Emory and Florence enjoyed boating in Alaska and motorhoming about the country.
Emory is survived by Florence; children Mark (Anne) Hall, Sally (John) Compton, Robert (Brenda) Hall; grandchildren Matthew (Karen) Hall, Carrie (John) Reese, Taylor (Jasmine) Hall, Kailey Hall; great-grandchildren, Samuel Reese, Gabriel Reese and Lauren Hall.
The family wishes to thank Life Care of Hayden, Idaho and Hospice House in Hayden Idaho for outstanding care in his last days of life.
There will be a celebration of Emory’s life on April 7th, 2012 at Blackwell Island RV Resort, 800 S. Marina Drive, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho at 1:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers please make contributions to Hospice House, 2290 W. Prairie Ave, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho 83815.
Please visit Emory’s memorial and sign his online guestbook at www.yatesfuneralhomes.com.