CECIL RAYMOND HASKINS

Cecil Raymond Haskins, 72, died peacefully surrounded by his family at home in Twin Falls, ID on October 23, 2010 after a valiant battle with lung cancer and Alzheimer's disease. Cecil was born in Minco, Oklahoma to Cecil and Freda Haskins and was the third of eleven siblings. The family moved to Newark, California in 1959 and the year following he joined the National Guard and was mobilized to South Los Angeles during the Watts Riots. Ray met Karla Hafer in the Fremont, Newark area and they were married October 5th, 1963 in Carmel, California. They had two children. In 1973, Ray and Karla moved to Twin Falls where he spent the remainder of his life. Ray was a proud lifetime member of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Local Union 576, and enjoyed endurance riding on his trusty stead, Stormy and had a special way with all animals. He is survived by his wife Karla Haskins, daughter Becky Haskins, son Scott Haskins (Cherie Langford), beloved granddaughter Karlie Rae Haskins and his special Quarter Horse, Dixie. Per Ray's request no service will be held, he was a very proud man and wanted to be remembered as he was before cancer invaded his life; He will be greatly missed. Arrangements are under the direction of the Parke's Magic Valley Funeral Home & Crematory of Twin Falls, Idaho. Those wishing to share condolences may do so at www.magicvalleyfuneralhome.com. The family would like to thank the staff at Mountain States Tumor lnstitute, Carl, Cindy and Paul at Hospice Visions.