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Calvin Brant Obituary
1925-2014
Calvin (Bud) Brant, 88, passed away, January 13, 2014 from complications of a stroke.
Cal was born on July 12, 1925 to Albert and Pearl Brant in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. He moved, with his family, to Homedale, Idaho in 1935. While attending Homedale High School, he excelled in all sports but he had a passion for baseball with aspirations of becoming a professional baseball player someday. He also met the love of his life, Lillian. He was the football quarterback and she was the drum majorette. Upon his 18th birthday, he received notice from the Draft Board for induction into the U.S. Army. Two days prior to his leaving for the army, he and Lillian were married on Nov. 8, 1943. They celebrated 70 years of marriage on Nov. 8, 2013.
Cal served the next three years with the U.S. Army, including 13 months in the European Theatre. After being discharged, he went onto attend several business schools. The following 2 years were spent teaching accounting and bookkeeping, when he took what he thought would be a temporary position at the Idaho First National Bank. This position turned into a forty year career where he started as a bookkeeper and ended his career as Vice President of Trust Branch Managers.
Among some of Cal's activities were Boise Elks, President of Pioneer Toastmasters, Bench Lions Club, Boise Estate Planning Council and Chairman of United Fund Speakers Bureau.
Cal and Lillian had a daughter, Vickie, and a son, Dennis.
Cal enjoyed his time with his family and good friends. One of the high points of his life was building a cabin in Lowman, Idaho. Many special memories were made and wonderful stories told, as he gathered family and friends around the campfire. He loved to golf, hunt, fish and care for his two horses, Pete and Saber. He enjoyed his Riding Club and his monthly trail rides. Cal was a Banker by trade and a Cowboy at heart.
Cal will be greatly missed by his loving wife, Lillian, daughter Vickie Collins (Roger), son, Dennis and his six grandchildren, Laurie Collins, Kristi Collins, Kelli Bryant (Joe), Brooke Collins (Chris), Ryan Brant (Kami), Lesley Brant (Dustin). He is also survived by 8 great grandchildren.
Graveside services will be at 11:00 am on Saturday, January 18th at the Marsing-Homedale Cemetery. A celebration of his life will follow at the Basque Center in Homedale. Condolences can be made at www.flahifffuneralchapel.com
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Memories and Condolences
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Jacqueline Lewis
January 18, 2014
My Dear Uncle Bud,I have always admired your kindness. Something we have all been touched with. Your love for Aunt Lillian has always been so beautiful. Although we will all miss you so much, we know you are in good hands. We will watch over Aunt Lillian for you with all the love you have shared with us. You will be forever in my heart...Love you Jackie
Carolyn Cockman
January 18, 2014
So sorry for your loss, Aunt Lillian, Dennis and Vickie. Whenever we visited my parents in Idaho and got to see you all, I remember Uncle Bud always smiling and joking with us. He always said something to make us laugh. And he made it so much fun for Marinda to come over and ride the horses when she was a kid. We all have many fond memories of Uncle Bud and he will be missed.
Albert Brant
January 18, 2014
When you've known someone your whole life, you form certain opinions about them. Sometimes, once in a very great while, these opinions forge a template which becomes a shining example of how you would like to live your life, and how you would like others to perceive you.
My Uncle Bud is such a pillar for me. When I think of the words to describe him, these are a few that come to mind.
Love. Joy. Peace. Patience. Kindness. Goodness. Faithfulness. Gentleness. Resolve.
You need only to look at his wife of 70 years, my Aunt Lillian, to see the reflection of these virtues.
These virtues are the foundation stones of his spirit, and have been admired by many. But for me, they are the guiding Light of my soul by which I strive to live my life.
Thank you for these gifts Uncle Bud. The world is a better place because you were in it.
Rest in Peace my sweet Uncle.
Albert (Pogo) Brant
Gina Bench
January 18, 2014
Dear Lillian, Vicki and Dennis, I am thinking of you. I have such beautiful memories of Bud and camping and the cabin, playing horseshoes. That is how I will remember Bud.
Love to all of you and your family.
Cindi Bench
January 18, 2014
Aunt Lillian, Vicki and Dennis: I am so sorry to hear of Uncle Bud's passing. I will never forget our summer vacations in Lowman by the campfires and all the fun games such as hearing the horseshoes clank, playing darts, and the laughter that went along with our family gatherings.
Beautiful memories. The heavens gained another Angel. What a reunion it must be. Love you all. You are in my prayers.
Cindi
January 18, 2014
It was an honor to know "Bud." I think about him often. I still remember riding his horse in the back yard with my son Jacob. Seems like yesterday! My heart goes out to you Lillian.
Love,
Debra Demarais
Lesley Brant
January 17, 2014
I love you so much Grandpa Bud and will greatly miss you!! Not only were you a great man, but the best grandpa anyone could ask for!! I have so many memories that I will cherish in my heart forever! I always had so much fun spending time with you and grandma!
I will see you again!
Love you!!!
Lesley
Susan Glave
January 17, 2014
It was a privilege to be a neighbor and an honor to be in the friendship of Cal Brant. I especially think of the times we rode out into the nearby desert, Cal usually on Pete, I on my mare, Pete's mom. Cal would talk about life, his observations, discoveries he picked up along the way. Subtle lessons offered. Never judgmental. Never preachy. Always gentle. Always kind. Just relating things he had learned—to take or leave as I saw fit. Many of those lessons have stayed with me as I live and learn each day. The world said good bye to a good man this week. Lillian, Vicki, Dennis, and families, you are in our thoughts and prayers
Lesley Brant
January 17, 2014
I love you so much Grandpa Bud and will greatly miss you!! Not only are you a great man, but the best grandpa anyone could ask for! I have so many memories that I will cherish in my heart forever. I always had some much fun spending time with you and grandma!
I will see you again!
Love you!!
Lesley
Susan Glave
January 17, 2014
It was a privilege to be a neighbor, and an honor to be in the friendship of Cal Brandt. I especially think of the times we rode out into the nearby desert, Cal usually on Pete, I on my mare, Pete's mom. Cal would talk about life, his observations, discoveries he picked up along the way. Subtle lessons offered. Never judgmental. Never preachy. Always gentle. Always kind. Just relating things he had learned—to take or leave as I saw fit. Many of those lessons have stayed with me as I live and learn each day. The world said good bye to a good man this week. Lillian, Vicki, Dennis, and families, you are in our thoughts and prayers. Roger, Susan & Travis Glave
January 17, 2014
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Roger Sellman
January 17, 2014
We are so very sorry to hear of your loss. Cal was a great guy, and a close friend of my parents. I will always remember the Saturday night birthday dinners we got to go to, with the Lowman group. The fishing trip with Cal and my dad in Oregon, and Cal grilling the steaks for dinner.
Cal and George liked to come out to Dads garden in Kuna, and pick tomatoes.
I hope Mom and Dad were there to welcome Cal.
Roger and Mina Sellman
Bonnie, Lloyd & Shannon Johnson
January 16, 2014
Our sympathy to each of you in the loss of someone you loved so dearly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Love and Prayers
Bonnie, Lloyd & Shannon Johnson
Bonnie, Lloyd & Shannon Johnson
January 16, 2014
We are so sorry for your loss. We are so glad we got to come to Idaho and meet you and Bud. Sorry we can't make it for his services. You are in out thoughts and prayers.
God Bless you
Bonnie, Lloyd and Shannon Johnson
Larry Smith
January 16, 2014
Aunt Lillian, Dennis and Vicky sorry to hear about the Passing of my Dear uncle Bud... Joyce and I got to visit him on Sunday about four weeks ago and had a good conversation with him and even talked about things of The Lord... He seemed to be in good spirits at the time and very well taken care of at the VA facility. Uncle Bud had a profound and positive influence on me when growing up here in Idaho... going fishing with him and hunting and so forth and we all remember the camping adventures! And I'll always remember when he took me horseback riding on the Oregon Trail somewhere around 1996. Larry Smith
January 16, 2014
Cal and Lillian, special friends of our Mom and holding a special place in the hearts of our family. Good friend & co-worker, sharing laughter and tears through the years with Idaho First National and into retirement years. Thank you for sharing your life with Mom and our family.
Larraine, daughter of Jane
D'on Waltermire
January 16, 2014
It is with so much sadness to hear of Cal's passing. Even though it has been years since I have had any contact with the family, some of my fondest memories are of the family camping trips and Buckwheat pancakes. Please accept my hugs and prayers. D'on Gustaves Waltermire
Tracy Robinson
January 15, 2014
Uncle Bud, so memories all so great. Spending the night at your house and waking up, you were always reading the paper. Watching you trim the hedges on the house on Abbs street. How you looked at Aunt Lillian always with love. Driving the ski boat, watching out for the kids, always taking care of the family, seeing you at the bank and realizing how important you were to more people than just me and your family. Watching you on your horse with dad and how much you two enjoyed each other. Even in the hospital and you being concerned about everyone. You will continued to be highly regarded to me. I love you. Tracy
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