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Thyrl Bray Obituary

Graveside service for Thyrl Q. Bray, 100, of Emmett, Idaho, who died Tuesday, June 11, 2013, at home, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 21, 2013, at the Emmett Cemetery. The procession will leave the Potter Funeral Chapel at 10:45 a.m. for the cemetery. A viewing will be held on Thursday, June 20, 2013, from 3 until 8 p.m.; and the family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. at the chapel.
Thyrl was born on Nov. 15, 1912, at Kimble, Neb., to Benjamin and Agusta Bray. He moved with his family to Albion, Idaho, in 1921 and then to Emmett in 1935. Thyrl worked in the mines in Idaho and various places around Emmett until the outbreak of WWII.
He married Eller Moore in 1942. Eller and Thyrl moved to Longview, Wash., where he trained to be a welder and worked in the ship yard until the end of the war when they returned to Emmett. He worked at the Ford Garage for a while, then went to work in the woods where he logged for more than 30 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and his wife in 1985.
Thyrl is survived by a son Bennie Bray; two grandchildren Stacey and Rod Hurd and Sean and Jackie Bray; three great-grandchildren Aimy Bratt, Kyle and Kayla Hurd; three great-great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
In lieu of flowers a donation may be made to your favorite charity.

Published by Emmett Messenger Index from Jun. 12 to Jul. 12, 2013.
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Our heartfelt sympathy at the loss of your dad You never quit missing them no matter how old you are.

Larry & Lou Ann Sutton

July 11, 2013

I just found out that he had passed. I had a feeling it was close the last time I had spoken to Benny. I am deeply saddened. He was truly an amazing man! I loved being able to visit with him and Benny every day when he was undergoing his treatments. I always tried to make sure he was comfortable and we had our routine every day. He will be greatly missed. I feel fortunate to have met him and will keep memories of him in my heart. Thoughts and prayers to Benny and family. HUGS!!!

Stephanie Harmison

June 26, 2013

So sweet and he always had a smile. I will miss you.

Josephine Roberts

June 21, 2013

A very sweet man who will be deeply missed! Love you Grandpa!

Stacey Hurd

June 17, 2013

You will always live in our hearts and prayers.

Becky Hammond-Baker

June 17, 2013

I miss you great grandpa. I love you. Hope to see you again someday.

Kyle Hurd

June 17, 2013

Love and miss you very much!

Aimy Bratt

June 16, 2013

God bless and keep you safe in his arms, now you are home with all your loved ones who have gone before you, for they are waiting there to welcome you home. Im just sorry i never got to know you very well.

mary gibson

June 15, 2013

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