William G. Ankney

William G. Ankney

William Ankney Obituary

Published by Vassar-Rawls Funeral Home & Crematory - Lewiston on Jan. 19, 2018.
William was born on February 19, 1934 and passed away on Monday, January 8, 2018. William was a resident of Idaho at the time of passing. Bill grew up in Sweetwater and attended school in Lapwai. He worked until he was drafted into the U.S. Army in February 1953. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Jan. 20, 2018, at the Assembly of God, located at 400 N. U.S. Highway 95, Lapwai, Idaho, next to the Lapwai High School running track. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the American Legion Post No. 13, P.O. Box 683, Lewiston, ID 83501; or the Idaho State Veterans Home Food Drive, 821, 21st Ave., Lewiston, ID 83501-6392.

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