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Neil Walter Trahant
1937 - 2019
Neil Walter Trahant
1937 - 2019
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Neil Trahant Obituary
Neil was born July 23, 1937 in Fort Hall, Idaho to Marvin Thomas Trahant and Irene Clark Trahant.
Neil attended schools in Blackfoot and graduated from Blackfoot High School. Neil excelled in many sports. He was a basketball star for Blackfoot High School. He received a scholarship to play basketball for Boise State College.
Neil married Sharon Empey, to this union two children were born, Mark and Tami. They later divorced. He then married Mary Ann Johnson, they had two sons, Scott and Robert.
Neil worked as a heavy equipment operator for the BIA and farmed.
Neil was a member of the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes.
Neil loved to golf, gamble, go fishing and bowling.
Neil is survived by his children, Mark Neil (Jaynie Parrish) Trahant of Washington, Tami Trahant of Fort Hall, Leesia (Joe) Puckett of Washington, Scott Trahant of Gibson, Robert Trahant of Gibson and Kevin Peterson of Utah. He is also survived by his brother, Mike (Wendy) Trahant of Fort Hall; scads of grandchildren and many great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ann; his parents, Miggs and Irene; brothers, Clark (Tyke) Trahant, Thomas Marvin Trahant; and grandchildren, Rhiannon Shay and Devon Trahant.
Neil will be taken to his residence at 63 W Yellowjohn Rd in Fort Hall at 10:00 a.m. Thursday, May 23, 2019. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, May 24, 2019 at the Grove City Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Fort Hall Recreation- attention: Mike Sakelaris, PO Box 306 Fort Hall, ID 83203
Condolences may be sent to the family at: www.hawkerfuneralhome.com.
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Geraldine (Jeri) Sloss
May 29, 2019
My condolences to Neil's family. I had planned to visit Neil this summer. I will miss him. We are old friends having grown up at Fort Hall.
Chase McAllister
May 27, 2019
Sorry to hear about Niel's passing. He was one of the most honorable men I've had the opportunity to know. He was always very friendly and took the time to make a person feel like you were important to him. RIP to a real gentleman.
Norma Wilder
May 24, 2019
Albert and Norma Wilder, want to send our condolences and love to the family. We are so blessed Albert got to see his cousin when we were in Fort Hall in April. We loved Neil and enjoyed his wit and sense of humor.
Ashley Hone
May 24, 2019
Granpa Neil, You will be missed very much and I Love you very much. Rest in peace Grandpa!!
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Mona Santillanes
May 23, 2019
Very sorry to hear that Neil passed. He was a very sweet man. My thoughts and prayers are with the family.
Marguerite Hartman
May 23, 2019
I have known Neil for all of my life and will miss him..may he rest in peace..sage and cedar burning for his safe passage to the other side ..
Coleen Queep
May 23, 2019
He was a very sweet man.
Clifford and Angie Buckskin
May 23, 2019
With deepest sympathy to the family.
He was my good friend,when we worked together at the irrigation Dept. I will miss him! Prayers to the family.
Clifford & Angie Buckskin
Merlin Queep
May 23, 2019
Always patient always there .
Sue Goodman Bingham Memorial Hospital
May 23, 2019
It is with sincere sympathy that I send my regards on the loss of dear Mr. Trahant.
Please know, your family is in my thoughts and prayers during this sad time.
Sincerely,
Sue Goodman
Bingham Memorial Hospital
Hank Edmo-McArthur
May 23, 2019
No words can describe how sorry I am for your loss. Neil was such a good father and role model, our community will miss him dearly.
Norma Jean Wilder
May 23, 2019
NEIL, you were an amazing man. Loved our conversations and laughs. You were quick and witty. I only knew you for 13 years. I always looked forward to our Fort Hall trips and our phone conversations. I an so thankful for the privilege of knowing you. I pray comfort and strength to Mark and Tami and Mike. Love
Norma Jean Wilder.
Buddy Bowman
May 22, 2019
Neil and I go way back to the Blackfoot High School Track Team in 1956. We were friendly competitors in the high hurdles. I was fortunate to see Neil one last time when I attended the 60-year BHS reunion in 2016. He was a kind and gentle soul. He will be missed. Buddy Bowman
Blaine Edmo
May 22, 2019
Condolences to family. Neil was a good man. May he Rest In Peace
Ramona and Liz Whitworth
May 22, 2019
Sending thoughts and prayers to the family ❤
Audrey Jim
May 22, 2019
So sorry to hear of Neil's passing, he was such a nice person. My condolences to Neil's family.
Carolyn Singer
May 22, 2019
Condolences to Neal's family. Neal was a nice man, Good memories he left. Prayers for Tami an family.
Darrellyn Knoffen
May 22, 2019
Neil was a calm guy, nice to have around! Also very witty! He will be greatly missed! Grateful for our friendship! So long, guy! Much love!
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