Obituary of Elmer L Bacus

Elmer was born in Emmett, Idaho to Benjamin and Ida Bacus.  He grew up in Council and in 1948 he married Ruth Harrington.  They remained in Council Valley until 1969 when Boise Cascade transferred them to Eagle.  Elmer enjoyed hunting, fishing, sports and traveling, but most of all family.  Spending time with his children and their spouses, grandchildren and great granddaughters was his true joy.

Elmer is was preceded in death by four sisters, one brother and his wife Ruth.

He is survived by a brother Oliver (Ethel) Az, Elmer is also survived by son Larry (Marcine) Bacus, daughter Sue (Frank) Shoemaker, grandchildren Kenny Bacus, JD Shoemaker, KayCee (Jon) Choate, and two very special great granddaughters McKartney and Harper Choate.

Elmer was a WW II veteran.

Because of COVID-19, a memorial will be held in the spring in Council.

Arrangements under the direction of Thomason Funeral Home.

 

 

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