EMIL FRANCIS PIKE, JR.

Emil Francis Pike Jr. 1932 -2010 Emil Francis Pike Jr. 77, of Kimberly, Idaho passed away on April 7, 2010 at St. Luke's Magic Valley Medical Center in Twin Falls, Idaho. Emil was born August 22, 1932 in Colfax, WA, to Emil Francis and Ethel Taylor Pike of Pullman, WA. He was raised in Pullman and attended Pullman High School, Washington State College, and matriculated to Brasenose College, Oxford England in 1954. After completing his studies at Oxford, he graduated from the University of Idaho Law School in 1962. After graduation, he served as a clerk for the Idaho Supreme Court until moving to Twin Falls in 1964; where he practiced law until the day of his death. Emil enjoyed solving people's problems and had a deep love for the law. He was a member of the Idaho State Bar Association, the Idaho Trial Lawyers Association, the Lion's Club, and was active in the Full Gospel Business Men's Fellowship, the Christian Men's Fellowship, and served as Chaplain for Truck Stop Ministries. He served on the board of the Salvation Army for many years and was a member of Saint Edward's Catholic Church. On August 28, 1960, he married Ruth Nelson in Clarkston WA. Emil and Ruth moved to the Twin Falls area in 1964 where they raised their five children. He loved the Lord and his family first and foremost. He also enjoyed studying history and the Hispanic culture, fishing with his cousin Ken, and story-telling. He was a true patriarch to the community and will be greatly missed. He is survived by Ruth, his wife of 49 years; brother Gerald (Brenda) Pike of Oak Harbor WA; sons Derek (Cindy) Pike of Spanaway, WA, Brian (Robin) Pike of Twin Falls, ID, Kevin (Christine) Pike of Clearwater, FL; daughters Amy (Wyly) Jones of Kimberly, ID, and Julie (Bradley) Burgess of Kimberly, ID; 17 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. A viewing will be held on Monday, April 12th at Parke's Funeral Home from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m. with a Rosary Service immediately following. A Funeral Mass will be held at Saint Edward's Catholic Church on Tuesday, April 13th at 11:00 a.m. Burial will follow at the Twin Falls Cemetery. Donations in Emil's memory can be made to the Paralyzed Veterans of America at 01 Eighteenth Street NW, Washington, DC 20006. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Emil's doctor and friend, A.C. Emery, MD and the excellent Nursing Staff of Saint Luke's in Twin Falls.