Thomas Y. Criddle

THOMAS Y. CRIDDLE

BRIGHAM CITY/ SALMON/ SALT LAKE- Thomas Y. Criddle, 87, passed away January 8, 2003 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
He was born March 22, 1915 in Downey, Idaho the first child of Lorin and Mabel Van Leuven Criddle.
He attended the Downey Elementary and High School.
He grew up doing the usual farm chores, milking cows, feeding livestock, harvesting hay and grain, and caring for the vegetable gardens.
On January 5, 1934, he married Gayle Varell Thompson.
T.Y. worked as a vehicle mechanic in Pocatello, J.D. Morgan's Garage & Car Dealership, & J.M. Hyde's Garage & Car Dealership in Downey. Later he leased and ran the Hyde Repair Garage by himself. He and his father were partners on a sheep herd, after the sheep were sold; cattle were bought and shared the range east of Downey. He bought the Welding and Repair Shop in Downey and ran it until 1954. Then they moved to Salmon, ID. They owned and operated the Drive in Motel, CafAC., and Trailer Court for 21 years. Then they returned to Pocatello. After returning to Pocatello he worked at Cal Ranch Store. He also worked at Propane Gas Bulk Distributorship when he was diagnosed as having Parkinson's disease.
He was creative in making and repairing all sorts of Farm, Yard and House items. He loved to read about a variety of subjects. T.Y. enjoyed hunting, camping, and fishing trips. He even went moose hunting in Canada one year.
Church activities were a very important part of his life where he held many positions through his lifetime.
In July of 2000 he sold his home and began living with his loving children.
He is survived by his children; Monte (Caroline) Criddle, Nancy (Larry) Daniels, Bonnie (Bill) Stricklan, 10 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren, sisters; Vera Evans and Lula Elber.
He was preceded in death by his parents, wife; Gayle, son; Kenneth Lamar, grandson; Blaine Mont and brothers; Howard and Jesse.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2003 at 12:00 Noon in the Downey Ward Chapel, 525 E. 100 N., Downey, ID.
Friends may call on Friday January 17, 2002 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Myers Mortuary, 205 S. 100 E., Brigham City and on Saturday January 18, 2002 from 10:30 to 11:40 a.m. at the Church.
Interment will be in the Downey Cemetery.
VisitationMyers Mortuary - Brigham City
205 South 100 East
Brigham City, UT 84302
January 17, 2003
6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
ServiceDowney Ward Chapel
525 East 100 North
Downey, ID
January 18, 2003
12:00 PM
CemeteryDowney Cemetery

Downey, ID
January 18, 2003