Mahlon L. Kidd

Mahlon Lee Kidd, 87, passed away peacefully in his sleep Aug. 6, 2010, at his home in Boise.

Mahlon was born Oct. 29, 1922, in Marysville, Idaho, the son of Henry Mike Lee Kidd and Veda Hendricks Kidd, the second of six children. At 17, he enlisted in the Navy and gallantly served in World War II in the South Pacific. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for achieving 25 bombing missions, the Air Medal with three gold stars, combat aircrew wings, the good conduct medal and nine Asiatic Pacific Ribbons.

After the war, he married the love of his life, Marva Parkinson, on Dec. 22, 1945, in Marysville; the marriage was later solemnized in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple on Aug. 31, 1951. They had six children, Marva Elinda (Barry) Mitchell, Dora Lee (Carl) Deguilio, Don (Beverly) Kidd, Myrl (Louise) Kidd, Henry (Laura) Kidd and Myrna Ilene (Ken) McKnight. They later settled on a farm in Goshen, Idaho. Besides farming, Dad worked for Idaho National Laboratory for many years. He also served in the Naval Reserve, where he retired in 1982.

He was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Dad enjoyed helping his neighbors, friends and family in whatever work needed to be done. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing and carpentry work. He was a talented artist. He loved traveling around the country with Mom and spending time with his family.

He is survived by his wife, Marva; his children; his 28 grandchildren; and his many, many great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 12, at the Marysville LDS church with Bishop Gary Marsden officiating. Friends may call from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at Bidwell Funeral Home in St. Anthony and for one hour prior to the services at the church. Interment will be in Pineview Cemetery in Ashton with military rites. Condolences to the family may be sent to www.bidwellfuneralhome.com.