Jack Cline

Jack Byron Cline 1924 ~ 2012 Jack Byron Cline, 87, of Boise, passed away on Sunday, April 22, 2012 at a local hospital. Jack was born on July 20, 1924 in Mountain Home, Arkansas to Patrick and Lillian Cline. Jack graduated from Melba High School the class of 1943. Jack told stories of how he enjoyed playing football at Melba and never losing a game. He married Cleo Ruth Roukles on December 15, 1946 in Winnemucca, Nevada. Jack and Cleo moved to California where he received his degree in both electrical and mechanical engineering. He worked for Bendex Corporation until he retired. Jack then went on to become an inventor, patenting numerous items. Jack was especially proud of his submarine sonar patent which he worked closely with the U.S. Navy. He was also proud when he invented one of the first Tsunami detectors placed on the bottom of the Pacific Ocean. Jack and Cleo moved back to Idaho around 2001, they enjoyed country music and went out several nights a week. They also enjoyed going to the Melba Senior Center on Thursdays for lunch and to visit old friends. Jack had a machine shop set up in his garage where he spent many hours designing and building items for his family, friends and neighbors. Jack was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Cleo; his parents; one brother and two sisters. Jack leaves behind many friends and family members. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, April 27, 2012 at Cloverdale Funeral Home with a viewing beginning at 10:00 am. To share memories with the family please visit Jack's memorial webpage online at www.CloverdaleFuneralHome.com.