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Kurt Billmeyer Obituary
POCATELLO - Kurt Conrad Billmeyer died at his home on Friday, April 18, 2008, at the age of 52, after a courageous, painful, scientific battle against prostate cancer, including clinical trials at Franciscan Skemp and Virginia Piper Cancer Center in Scottsdale, Arizona.
He was born August 22, 1955, in Pocatello, Idaho, to Bette (Adamson) and Charles George Billmeyer Jr. ,"Chuck." Kurt graduated from Pocatello High School in 1973. He then attended the University of Idaho, where he made lifelong friends in his FIGI fraternity. Kurt later graduated from Idaho State University and began his business career as a third-generation manager of Partsco Warehouse and Billmeyer Auto Parts for 14 years. He later earned a master of arts from Idaho State University in organizational communication.
He married Cynthia Allison on September 22, 1990. He then earned a Ph.D. from the University of Lincoln, Nebraska.
Kurt served as a professor at the University of Northern Arizona, Flagstaff, Arizona, Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas, and the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse. Upon the progression of his illness, he and his wife and daughter, Allison Marie, returned to Pocatello to rest in the hands of God and family as cancer robbed him of his body.
Kurt will be remembered by many for his love of collegiate sports and baseball, his strong interest in politics, social justice and absolutely enjoying time with his adored daughter, his students and colleagues. Kurt enjoyed traveling, volunteering for Habitat for Humanity and supporting the Chicago Cubs.
Survivors include his wife, Cynthia, daughter, Allison Marie, and mother, Bette Billmeyer, all of Pocatello, Idaho. He is preceded in death by his father, Charles G. Billmeyer Jr., Aunt Janet Hansen, his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. C.G. Billmeyer Sr., and Mr. and Mrs. Frank C. Adamson.
Memorials are encouraged to be sent to Angel on My Shoulder, 1611 Pine Tree Lane, P.O. Box 747 Street, St. Germaine, Wis. 54538, or The Fairy Godmother, 213 West Institute Place, Suite 509 Chicago, Illinois 60619, or at an account set up for Allison Marie Billmeyer at Ireland Bank, c/o Jay Colonel, 2715 Pole Line Road, Pocatello, Idaho 83201.
The family wishes to thank Mr. and Mrs. George Katsilometes and Creekside Hospice, specifically, Toni, Sue, Star and volunteer Jeff Davies.
Go Cubs!
A vigil will be held at Colonial Funeral Home on Wednesday evening, April 23, 2008, at 7 p.m., with a Mass of the Resurrection being held at Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 524 N. Seventh Avenue, Pocatello, Idaho, on Thursday, April 24, 2008, at 10 a.m. Inurnment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery.
Colonial Funeral Home is caring for Kurt's family. Condolences may be sent online to the family a www.Colonial-FuneralHome.com.
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Memories and Condolences
for Kurt Billmeyer
Kim & Bob Swain
April 25, 2008
Cindy & Ali,
Know that you are in our thoughts. We can't imagine how hard it must be for you to lose Kurt. We'll keep you in our prayers.
Jackson Swain
April 24, 2008
I'm so sorry for your loss, Kurt was a really special person. He will be missed, even over here in Topeka. I'll keep you and your family in my prayers.
Bev and Dick Tilly
April 24, 2008
Dear Cindy and Allie ...
Bleu cheese hamburgers and Nebraska football !!!!! .. and grandparents pro tem ... so many smiles and happy times in too short a time in Topeka .. We send our hugs and our love ....
Mark Meister
April 23, 2008
Cynthia: we are so sorry for your loss. Kurt was a special friend. He will be missed.
Love,
Mark, Ann, and Carolina
Deborah Allison
April 22, 2008
Dear cousin Cynthia,
My thoughts and prayers are with you.
Michael J Buzzard
April 22, 2008
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
Craig Eldredge
April 22, 2008
Although i have not heard or seen Kurt since 1989, i will always remember Kurt we grew up together and i worked for him and his dad for 18 years. He was a really good friend and i will miss him. my condolences to you and the family.
Steve Briggs
April 22, 2008
It is difficult to lose such a good friend as Kurt. I have very few memories of the 70's and early 80's that don't have Kurt as a central figure. I owe him alot. He was my best friend at a time when that really meant something. He influenced my life in many positive ways and I will always be grateful for his freindship. While we drifted apart after marriage and kids, it was all the shared experiences that created those great memories of youth. I can't think of Kurt without remembering his passion for sports, the Cubs and politics. After years of no contact, he reached out to me and we had many long phone conversations over the past few years. I am so thankful that he did this. I know he faced his final challenge with courage and determination. The sense of loss we feel at a distance is only a fraction of that felt by his loved ones. They are in our prayers.
Randy Mecham
April 22, 2008
Ironies of ironies. The "professional student" was finally a professor, cherishing the academic environment and sharing his vast knowledge and passion for learning with others, only to be taken away too soon. A lifelong Cubs fan, Kurt stuck with the team through its ups (very few) and downs (almost all the time). Now, with Kurt gone, the Cubs look to be at long last a World Series contender. If there's a WGN in heaven, I'm sure Kurt is tuned in to the Cubbies, while vigilantly watching out over his loved ones. To Cynthia, Allison and Bette, my thoughts and prayers are with you. To Kurt, I'll miss you, my good friend.
Randy Mecham (and Sue, Sophie and Natalie)
Wendy & Kevin Schuder
April 22, 2008
Cynthia,
We were so sorry to hear about your loss. We can't be there with you, but we send all of our love to you and your daughter. Please give Aunt Joyce and the rest of the family a hug from us too. May God embrace you and your daughter in the palm of His hands!
Rob Patterson
April 22, 2008
Cynthia and Allison,
Please accept our deepest sympathies. We are praying for you and your family here in Virginia.
The Patterson Family (Rob, Ellen, Anne, Addie, and Alise)
Melanie Klemond
April 21, 2008
Dear Allison,
I know you must be really sad right now because of your dad, but I wanted to let you know how sorry I am and that you are in my prayers. whn you really miss him just try to remember him laughing and think how happy he must be in heaven.
-Melanie
Julie Klemond
April 21, 2008
Cynthia and Allison,
Please know that our prayers are with you.
Love,
Julie Klemond and family
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