Sister Emagene Warren; Neoma Brotnov; Carl Weholt; Paul Remillard;      Charles Moses; Henry Lerandeau

Sister Emagene Uhlenkott Warren, OSB, 77, Cottonwood, Idaho

 “You will suffer in the world but take courage! I am with you always.” ~ Gospel of John

Sister Emagene Uhlenkott Warren, OSB, 77, was born into eternal life at the Monastery of St. Gertrude on May 11, 2013, at 1:15 p.m. Sister Emagene will be remembered as a committed community member, a wise business woman, as well as a loving and devoted mother and grandmother.

The first born of five children, Emagene was born Jan. 18, 1936, in Craigmont, Idaho, and grew up in Clarkston, Wash., in a devout, Catholic family. She enjoyed her career as a real estate broker and appraiser and joyfully raised her daughter, Terri. When Terri grew up and married, Emagene welcomed her grandchildren as the new “wonders of her life.”

In her late 40s, she felt called to religious life and became a Benedictine sister of the Monastery of St. Gertrude in 1985. Monastery life allowed her to express her talent for playing the piano, particularly in a Monastery ensemble called “Thee Band.” She also returned to school and studied sociology and women’s studies at Gonzaga University. She worked in Spokane as a social service coordinator in Catholic charities outreach centers for low-income elderly. She then returned to St. Gertrude’s, serving as house coordinator for 12 years and overseeing the business office for six. She also founded the Monastery’s volunteer program. Most recently, she lived in Lewiston in semi-retirement and conducted outreach ministry.

Sister Emagene was inspired by the Benedictine promise of obedience. She wrote: “St. Benedict’s definition of obedience deals more with listening well and attentively to what is being asked and then discerning, with prayer, the appropriate action. After delving into monastic life I understood that the Prioress and all the sisters would listen and discern with me. When this love is present, obedience is a way to live with a life directed toward wholeness and joy.”

Emagene lived “looking through the kaleidoscope” of her life. This image resonated for her as she considered the bright colors of her happy childhood, being a mother and then a grandma/great-grandma, and learning new history and forming new relationships in her ministries – and the dark colors of early struggles with finding her path, a divorce, the 2003 death of her daughter, and the deaths of her parents. “Together,” she said, “these form the colorful picture of my life.”

The Vigil Service was on Thursday, May 16, and the Mass of Christian Burial was on May 17 in the Monastery chapel.

Sister Emagene was preceded in death by her daughter, Terri Baker; and her parents, Claudine and Vince Uhlenkott. She is survived by her great-granddaughter, Kayla Troumbley of Lewiston; grandchildren in Lewiston – Nicole Troumbley, Shawn Warren and Eric Baker; her siblings, Loren Uhlenkott of Alaska, Glen Uhlenkott and his wife, Cyndie of Redmond, Wash., Lloyd Uhlenkott and wife, Judy of Cottonwood, and Mary Uhlenkott Weeks and her husband, Richard of Spokane; and the Benedictine sisters.

Neoma Brotnov, Clearwater, Idaho

On Saturday, May 25, at 2 p.m. a memorial service for Neoma Brotnov will be held at the church in Clearwater with a potluck dinner to be held afterwards in the basement of the church. All her friends and family are invited to attend and help celebrate her life.

Carl J. Weholt, Grangeville, Idaho

Friends and relatives of the late Carl J. Weholt, formerly of Grangeville are invited to attend a memorial celebration of his life, to be held on Sunday, May 26. A brief interment gathering will take place at the Harpster Cemetery at about 2 p.m.

The memorial reception will be held at the Harpster Community Center (old school house) beginning at about 3 p.m. Pictures, memorabilia and a multimedia presentation will be on display. Guests are encouraged to reminisce and recall how Carl touched their lives. Refreshments and a buffet will be available. The family thanks all of those who supported Carl during his final years in Idaho County.

Paul Remillard, Grangeville, Idaho

A celebration of life gathering for Paul Remillard will be held at the Grangeville Christian Church on May 25 at 2 p.m. He died Dec. 19, 2012.

Come and bring memories along.

Charles “Jack” Moses, 80, Elk City, Idaho

Charles “Jack” Moses, 80, passed away April 23, 2013, in Lake Havasu, Ariz. Jack was born in Fort Smith, Ark., on Sept. 12, 1932, to Verna and Vada Moses. He attended school in Muskogee, Okla.

Jack married Leota “Josie” Rimel on May 28, 1988, in Clarkston, Wash. The couple resided in Elk City, Idaho, which they both love. For the past 15 years they have traveled as snowbirds to Arizona.

Jack was an ironworker retiring in 1989. He worked in every state west of the Mississippi.

Jack enjoyed the outdoors. He loved to fish, hunt, ride four-wheelers, play solitaire, playing music and visiting with friends. More than anything he loved spending time with his wife.

He is survived by his wife at the home in Elk City, Idaho; two daughters, Kandrie and husband, Don, and Kellie; three step-sons, Mike Moses, Wayne and Angie Zimmerman and Steve Zimmerman; a step-daughter, Nancy and Pat Roberts; grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Jack will be deeply missed by all who knew him. He will be remembered as a patient and generous man who loved his family and friends unconditionally.

There will be a celebration of life and potluck on July 20 from 1-6 p.m. at the VFW Hall, 1104 Warner Street, Lewiston, Idaho. Please join us to celebrate Jack’s life.

Henry Lerandeau, 76, Cottonwood, Idaho

Henry Lerandeau, better known by his friends and family as Hank, Dad or Grandpa, was born on Aug. 31, 1936, to Meta and Wilfred Lerandeau in Keene, N.H. He passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2013, at St. Mary’s Hospital in Cottonwood, Idaho, with family at his side. Hank was one of three children, and he and his two siblings, Fran and Robert, spent their childhoods in Marlborough, N.H. Hank left his boyhood home after graduating from the University of Maine with a degree in Forestry in 1958. In the summer following graduation, Hank married Nancy McDonough and the couple moved to Montana where they spent the first years of their marriage before relocating to Cottonwood, Idaho, in 1965.

During this time, Hank worked for the U.S. Forest Service as well as the Job Corps in both Montana and Idaho and also spent many years as a Forest Service firefighter and fire crew boss. Hank and Nancy had seven children together, Michael, Michelle, Jackie, John, Ann, Patrick and Elizabeth, before divorcing in 1972.

In June of 1976 Hank married Marie Kaschmitter after meeting her at the Cottonwood Butte ski area several years earlier. Hank and Marie had two children together, Heather and Joshua, and Hank spent the rest of his life living in Cottonwood with his wife, Marie, and parenting his nine children while working for the U.S. forest Service in offices located in Grangeville, Idaho. He retired from the Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture in 1994 after 36 years of dedicated service.

During his time in Cottonwood, Hank, an expert skier, enjoyed being involved at the Cottonwood Butte Ski Course, both personally, and as the hill’s manager, and as a member of the ski patrol. He spent many happy hours skiing with his friends and family. Not only did Hank enjoy the recreational benefits of this picturesque rural town, but he also worked toward improving this community by serving on the Cottonwood City Council for two terms. He was especially proud of his accomplishments in establishing a tree farm for the Agra-Forest water treatment facility. He also ran the Youth Conservation Corps based in Grangeville for several years.

Hank enjoyed a variety of activities such as gardening, mushrooming, woodworking, hiking, trail riding with Marie, hunting, fishing, camping and city league baseball and basketball. While Hank had many talents and pastimes, his family was always dearest to his heart and he consistently made time to act as a positive influence in his children and grandchildren’s lives.

Hank is survived by his wife, Marie, at the family home; and his children, Mike and wife, Marilyn of Cottonwood; Michelle of Santa Rosa, Calif.; Jackie and husband, Jim Campigli of Walnut Creek, Calif.; John and wife, Delena of Fairbanks, Alaska; Ann of Ridgecrest, Calif.; Patrick and wife, Hiroko of Torrance, Calif.; Elizabeth and husband, Barry Hillman of Moscow, Idaho; Heather and husband, Linc Way of Lewiston, Idaho; and Josh also of Lewiston.

Hank was a loving and caring grandfather to Eric and Emily Lerandeau, Rehana Lerandeau, Nick and Alex Campigli, Jake and Makayla Lerandeau, Adam and Kate Ashton, Ryan and Luke Lerandeau, Ian and Vivian Hillman, Riley, Carson, Mason and Chloe Way, and Broox Lerandeau.

A kind and loving husband, father and grandfather, a hard worker and lifelong silviculturist, Hank was dedicated to all that he did. He had the unique and rare characteristic of always seeing the good in people.

In his final years, he enjoyed being involved in his grandchildren’s various activities, spending time with family and playing with his dogs.

He was always happiest in the woods and the family plans to scatter his ashes amongst some of the trees he planted, which is in accordance with his wishes.

A true man of the forest, family-oriented husband, father and grandfather, and a kind soul, Hank will be deeply missed, but his love and positive influence will live on long after his departure from this earth.

We would like to especially thank Dr. Andrew Jones for his unwavering dedication in helping Hank. The care and compassion he showed Hank and his family will never be forgotten. The nursing staff at St. Mary’s Hospital are all angels and was there for all of us during this sad time.

Per Hank’s wishes, no services will be held. Uhlorn’s Funeral Home, Cottonwood, is in charge of final arrangements. The family would like to invite everyone who knew Hank to please join them at his home in Cottonwood on Sunday, June 2, starting at 11 a.m. for a time of visiting and reminiscing. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the Cottonwood Butte Ski Area in Hank’s memory.