Glenn Philip Chaney passed away peacefully from congestive heart failure on Dec. 11, 2007, in a local care facility.
He was born to Nellie A. and Ira R. Chaney on Nov. 16, 1919, in the family home at Stanton Crossing on the Big Wood River, south of Bellevue, Idaho. Glenn was educated at the Stanton School until it closed. He then attended and graduated from Bellevue High School in 1936. He went to college in Gooding for a short time, but after the death of his father he returned to Big Wood River to join his brother James in operating the Chaney Hereford Ranch.
In 1940, Glenn married Ruth May Scott. Glenn and Ruth ranched until 1962 when they sold the ranch and moved to Nampa, Idaho. Glenn worked there as a self-employed carpenter. Glenn and Ruth were very active in the Odd Fellows Lodge and Glenn was elected to serve as Idaho Grand Master in the 1960s. In the late 1960s, Glenn and Ruth bought a retirement home in Cascade, Idaho, where they spent many weekends fishing. Glenn's favorite hat said it all for him: "Fishing is not a matter of life and death—it's much more important than that!"
Ruth died unexpectedly in 1984 and in 1986 Glenn married Gladys Springer. Glenn and Gladys lived in Nampa, Hailey and Boise, and wintered in Yuma, Ariz., until ill health forced them to remain in Boise. Following Gladys' death in 2006, Glenn lived with his daughter and son-in-law, Glenda and Gene Blessing. He went to work with them every day and spent the winter with them in Mexico.
Glenn experienced the "good old days" in his golden years, telling stories about cattle drives, sleigh rides to town, boarding out at school with only one change of clothes and the antics of dogs, hired men, siblings and more.
Glenn is survived by his daughter Glenda (Gene) of Boise; son Phil (Beverly) of Middleton, Idaho; son Don (Donna) of Centennial, Colo.; grandchildren Michael Blessing, Jana Hyland (Gary), Lisa Chaney (Lee Brown), Jeff Chaney (Carol Gilenko), all of Boise; Justin Chaney (Debbie) and Erin Moose (Michael), of Denver, Colo., and several great grandchildren. He also leaves behind a stepdaughter, Carol Springer of Boise, a stepson, Dan Springer (Julia) of Hailey and three step great-grandchildren. Step grandchildren include Matt Springer (Jamie) of Pine, Kate Stechelin (Matt) of Germany, and Maggie Springer of Hailey.
He was preceded in death by his two wives, his mother and father, his two sisters and four brothers, three of whom were the first triplets born in Idaho.
Glenn will be cremated and his remains placed alongside his wife Ruth in Bellevue. A graveside service will be held in Bellevue during spring 2008 (date to be announced later), under the direction of the Bowman Funeral Parlor, Garden City. Glenn was a gentleman and will be fondly remembered by those he leaves behind.
The family wishes to thank the wonderful caregivers at the Valley View Life Care Center for their care and concern during his final days. Memorials may be made to the Anna and Blanche Chaney Nursing Scholarship, Boise State University Foundation, 1910 University Ave., Boise, ID 83725.
