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Curtis Bruce Alder Obituary

PRESTON- Curtis Bruce Alder, 46, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 24, 2008, at the Franklin County Medical Center from brain cancer. He was born Aug. 16, 1961, in Preston, Idaho, the son of Theo Bruce and Coreen Barfuss Alder. He played basketball for and graduated from Preston High School.
He married Ruby Ann Evans on June 19, 1982, in Brigham City, Utah. He was a brand inspector for the Southeastern Idaho District. He also owned and operated a dairy farm. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting, and team roping. He loved to spend time with his children watching their sporting and rodeo events. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his wife, Ruby; a son, Kyle Alder; and a daughter, Kaely Ann Alder, all of Preston; his parents, Bruce and Coreen Alder of Preston; three brothers and one sister, Kraig (Ronda) Alder of Cub River, Idaho, Glenn (Dylynn) Alder of Fairview, Kelle (Sondra) Alder of Fairview, and Katherine Alder of Preston. He was preceded in death by all of his grandparents.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 28, 2008, in the Whitney Second Ward Chapel with Bishop Brandon Stephenson conducting. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the church in Whitney and from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Monday also at the church. Interment will be in the Whitney Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Curtis Alder Family Fund at Lewiston State Bank. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.webbmortuary.com. Good ride Cowboy!

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Published by Logan Herald Journal from Jan. 24 to Jan. 31, 2008.

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January 28, 2008

Ruby, Kyle and Kaely,

Your family is special to us. Your are each in our prayers. We love you and think of you often.

Teri Christensen and family
Jessica Daniels and family

Lori Jorgensen

January 27, 2008

Ruby, Kyle, Kaely,
I'm so sorry to hear of the passing of Curtis. You all have been in my thoughts and prayers. Please know that I am here if ever you need a shoulder. Your a dear friend Ruby, and my heart goes out to you at this time.

Ryan & K'Lynne Gardner

January 25, 2008

To Ruby & kids, Glen Alder and family,

We are thinking of you at this time & are sorry for the loss. Keep the memories alive. He had a good ride and now he can ride on in the high country. Chin Up Glenn.
Love Ryan & K'Lynne Gardner

Reed and Carma Long

January 25, 2008

We are so sorry , please know that we are thinking of you. Curtis was always so good to us, helped us whenever we needed him even when it was not convenient for him.
You have our sympathy.

Leslie Wiley

January 24, 2008

Ruby and family, I am so very deeply sorry to hear about Curtis. He will truely be missed. Working at the school with Kaely, I have grown to love her sweet and kind personality. She talked of her dad often and I know how much she loved her dad. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. May God be with you and your family.

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