Oliver H. Pratt of Moscow died Feb. 18, 2013, of natural causes at the age of 87. Oliver was born in Clarissa, Minn., to Harlold and Emma Daumke Pratt and was raised on a farm where he learned to work on farm equipment. He moved to Indianapolis, Ind., to work for the Pacific Fruit Growers Exchange as he rode the railroad around the Midwest to deliver fruit. Later he moved to Geraldine, Mont., where he drove a school bus, owned a service station and was shop foreman for a Chevrolet dealership.
In 1960, Oliver moved to Moscow, Idaho, where he studied business at the University of Idaho. He and a partner, Tom Dammell, started Moscow Implement and Oliver became sole owner in 1962. Oliver married Grace Gilbert on Dec. 16, 1964, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Oliver retired in 1993 and closed his business.
During his time in Moscow, he was a member of the Moscow Volunteer Fire Department for 24 years and was captain of Company 6 when he retired. He recently enjoyed their annual Crab Feed at the main firehouse in Moscow and many previous steak feeds and fire department events. He and Grace received numerous awards for their many years volunteering at Camp Lutherhaven in Coeur d'Alene. He spent many rewarding years delivering Meals on Wheels to seniors and enjoyed being an active member in the Moscow Friendly Neighbors group. He and Grace loved camping and RVing with friends and family and were active members of Concordia Lutheran Church in Pullman. Oliver cared for his beloved wife, Grace, until her passing in 2010.
Oliver was preceded in death by his sister, Annette Fosdick; his brother Leslie Pratt; and great-granddaughter Zoe Martin.
He is survived by the following siblings: Roy, Arthur, Eunice Marose, Dorothy Anderson and Vernon. He also leaves his son, Curtis Bondurant of Bend, Ore.; his daughter, Rea Douglas of Temecula Calif.; granddaughter Carrie Barron of Moscow; grandson Jeff Martin of Beaverton, Ore.; granddaughter Haylee Gilkison of San Juan Capistrano, Calif.; grandson Dayne Bondurant of Bend, Ore.; five great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Viewing will be noon-8 p.m. today and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday at Short's Funeral Chapel in Moscow.
Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Concordia Lutheran Church in Pullman, with a reception following in the fellowship hall. A private graveside service will be at Lewis-Clark Memorial Gardens in Lewiston.
Donations in lieu of flowers may be made in Oliver's name to the Moscow Fire Department or Camp Lutherhaven in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Short's Funeral Chapel, Moscow, and online condolences may be sent to www.shortsfuneralchapel.net.
Moscow-Pullman Daily News 21 February 2013
In 1960, Oliver moved to Moscow, Idaho, where he studied business at the University of Idaho. He and a partner, Tom Dammell, started Moscow Implement and Oliver became sole owner in 1962. Oliver married Grace Gilbert on Dec. 16, 1964, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Oliver retired in 1993 and closed his business.
During his time in Moscow, he was a member of the Moscow Volunteer Fire Department for 24 years and was captain of Company 6 when he retired. He recently enjoyed their annual Crab Feed at the main firehouse in Moscow and many previous steak feeds and fire department events. He and Grace received numerous awards for their many years volunteering at Camp Lutherhaven in Coeur d'Alene. He spent many rewarding years delivering Meals on Wheels to seniors and enjoyed being an active member in the Moscow Friendly Neighbors group. He and Grace loved camping and RVing with friends and family and were active members of Concordia Lutheran Church in Pullman. Oliver cared for his beloved wife, Grace, until her passing in 2010.
Oliver was preceded in death by his sister, Annette Fosdick; his brother Leslie Pratt; and great-granddaughter Zoe Martin.
He is survived by the following siblings: Roy, Arthur, Eunice Marose, Dorothy Anderson and Vernon. He also leaves his son, Curtis Bondurant of Bend, Ore.; his daughter, Rea Douglas of Temecula Calif.; granddaughter Carrie Barron of Moscow; grandson Jeff Martin of Beaverton, Ore.; granddaughter Haylee Gilkison of San Juan Capistrano, Calif.; grandson Dayne Bondurant of Bend, Ore.; five great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Viewing will be noon-8 p.m. today and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday at Short's Funeral Chapel in Moscow.
Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Concordia Lutheran Church in Pullman, with a reception following in the fellowship hall. A private graveside service will be at Lewis-Clark Memorial Gardens in Lewiston.
Donations in lieu of flowers may be made in Oliver's name to the Moscow Fire Department or Camp Lutherhaven in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Short's Funeral Chapel, Moscow, and online condolences may be sent to www.shortsfuneralchapel.net.
Moscow-Pullman Daily News 21 February 2013
Oliver H. Pratt of Moscow died Feb. 18, 2013, of natural causes at the age of 87. Oliver was born in Clarissa, Minn., to Harlold and Emma Daumke Pratt and was raised on a farm where he learned to work on farm equipment. He moved to Indianapolis, Ind., to work for the Pacific Fruit Growers Exchange as he rode the railroad around the Midwest to deliver fruit. Later he moved to Geraldine, Mont., where he drove a school bus, owned a service station and was shop foreman for a Chevrolet dealership.
In 1960, Oliver moved to Moscow, Idaho, where he studied business at the University of Idaho. He and a partner, Tom Dammell, started Moscow Implement and Oliver became sole owner in 1962. Oliver married Grace Gilbert on Dec. 16, 1964, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Oliver retired in 1993 and closed his business.
During his time in Moscow, he was a member of the Moscow Volunteer Fire Department for 24 years and was captain of Company 6 when he retired. He recently enjoyed their annual Crab Feed at the main firehouse in Moscow and many previous steak feeds and fire department events. He and Grace received numerous awards for their many years volunteering at Camp Lutherhaven in Coeur d'Alene. He spent many rewarding years delivering Meals on Wheels to seniors and enjoyed being an active member in the Moscow Friendly Neighbors group. He and Grace loved camping and RVing with friends and family and were active members of Concordia Lutheran Church in Pullman. Oliver cared for his beloved wife, Grace, until her passing in 2010.
Oliver was preceded in death by his sister, Annette Fosdick; his brother Leslie Pratt; and great-granddaughter Zoe Martin.
He is survived by the following siblings: Roy, Arthur, Eunice Marose, Dorothy Anderson and Vernon. He also leaves his son, Curtis Bondurant of Bend, Ore.; his daughter, Rea Douglas of Temecula Calif.; granddaughter Carrie Barron of Moscow; grandson Jeff Martin of Beaverton, Ore.; granddaughter Haylee Gilkison of San Juan Capistrano, Calif.; grandson Dayne Bondurant of Bend, Ore.; five great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Viewing will be noon-8 p.m. today and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday at Short's Funeral Chapel in Moscow.
Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Concordia Lutheran Church in Pullman, with a reception following in the fellowship hall. A private graveside service will be at Lewis-Clark Memorial Gardens in Lewiston.
Donations in lieu of flowers may be made in Oliver's name to the Moscow Fire Department or Camp Lutherhaven in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Short's Funeral Chapel, Moscow, and online condolences may be sent to www.shortsfuneralchapel.net.
Moscow-Pullman Daily News 21 February 2013
In 1960, Oliver moved to Moscow, Idaho, where he studied business at the University of Idaho. He and a partner, Tom Dammell, started Moscow Implement and Oliver became sole owner in 1962. Oliver married Grace Gilbert on Dec. 16, 1964, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. Oliver retired in 1993 and closed his business.
During his time in Moscow, he was a member of the Moscow Volunteer Fire Department for 24 years and was captain of Company 6 when he retired. He recently enjoyed their annual Crab Feed at the main firehouse in Moscow and many previous steak feeds and fire department events. He and Grace received numerous awards for their many years volunteering at Camp Lutherhaven in Coeur d'Alene. He spent many rewarding years delivering Meals on Wheels to seniors and enjoyed being an active member in the Moscow Friendly Neighbors group. He and Grace loved camping and RVing with friends and family and were active members of Concordia Lutheran Church in Pullman. Oliver cared for his beloved wife, Grace, until her passing in 2010.
Oliver was preceded in death by his sister, Annette Fosdick; his brother Leslie Pratt; and great-granddaughter Zoe Martin.
He is survived by the following siblings: Roy, Arthur, Eunice Marose, Dorothy Anderson and Vernon. He also leaves his son, Curtis Bondurant of Bend, Ore.; his daughter, Rea Douglas of Temecula Calif.; granddaughter Carrie Barron of Moscow; grandson Jeff Martin of Beaverton, Ore.; granddaughter Haylee Gilkison of San Juan Capistrano, Calif.; grandson Dayne Bondurant of Bend, Ore.; five great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Viewing will be noon-8 p.m. today and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Friday at Short's Funeral Chapel in Moscow.
Services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Concordia Lutheran Church in Pullman, with a reception following in the fellowship hall. A private graveside service will be at Lewis-Clark Memorial Gardens in Lewiston.
Donations in lieu of flowers may be made in Oliver's name to the Moscow Fire Department or Camp Lutherhaven in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Short's Funeral Chapel, Moscow, and online condolences may be sent to www.shortsfuneralchapel.net.
Moscow-Pullman Daily News 21 February 2013
