Emil Beguhl was born to Herman and Edith Beguhl in Dupree, South
Dakota on October 22, 1922. T
h
e family moved to the
Caldwell, Idaho area in the 1930's. After being a student in the Caldwell
schools, Emil attended Baker's School in Portland, Oregon and served as a baker
on several ships while enlisted in the Merchant Marines from 1941-46. He worked
for 10 years at Dairymen's in Caldwel
l
and
later moved his family to Bo
i
se where he had a 30 year
career with Pacific Trailways
.
Emil married Shirley Smith in Adrian, Oregon on July 15, 1950
.
Love
for family was paramount in Emil's life. His advice and guidance to his
children and grandchildren was always given with love, support and
encouragement
.
The positive influence he had on the lives of others was one of
his greatest gifts. He taught by example and instilled a strong work ethic in
his children and grandsons. Emil had a very special relationship with his
son-in-law, Herb
.
Every year he looked forward to spending quality time with Herb
and Jim at the family cabin on Flathead Lake-working, planning a
n
d
enjoying the beauty of Montana.
H
is
smile brightened many of our days. Emil took great pride in h
i
s
h
ome
and yard. He walked miles arou
n
d Boise and loved baking
donuts and making homemade ice cream to share with his family and friends.
Emil is survived his wife, Shirley, two children
,
Lynne
E
k
strom (Herb) of Bend, Oregon and Jim of Columbus, Indiana; grandsons,
Jason (Lisa) and Erik; his sister, Mildred Pinaire; brothers, Dean Beguhl and
Fred Beguhl; sister-in-law, Rita Beguhl; four great grandchildren and numerous
nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and siblings
Evelyn, Herman, Marvin, Leroy and Kenny.
Emil was a member of Good Shepherd Lutheran C
h
urch
in Boise and for many years was involved with the Dairymen's and MCE C
r
edit
Union.
"And be ye kind one to another, even as God for Christ's
sake hath forgiven you." Ephesians 4:32
T
h
e family would like to express their gra
t
itude
to Assisting Angels, caregiver Bette Newborn and E
n
compass
Hospice for their wonderful care of our husband, father and grandfather.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations in
Emil's memory to Good Shepherd Lutheran Church 5009 Cassia, Bo
i
se,
ID 83705.
Graveside services will be held at 10:30 a.m., Saturday, May 9,
2015 at Dry Creek Cemetery, under the direction of the Alden-Waggoner Funeral
Chapel.
A memorial service will follow
at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church at 12:00 p.m.