Nibert_Caleb_12 May 1900
Caleb O. Nibert, age 70, died Sunday at Bannock Memorial Hospital, Pocatello, of natural causes.
Mr. Nibert was born at Malad City on May 12, 1900 to Thomas K. and Martha Jones Nibert. He married Ethel Davis July 22, 1925 in Pocatello.
A salesman, Mr. Nibert was employed by Evans Co-op Department Store for 30 years. He received his education in Malad schools, was a member of First United Presbyterian Church; American Legion, Ernest W. Jones Post No. 65; A.F. & A.M. Lodge No. 51; Malad Volunteer Fire Department, and was a World War 1 Veteran.
Surviving are his widow, Malad; a daughter, Mrs. Jack (Jean) Murray, Idaho Falls; three grandchildren; a cousin, Carlos D. Jones, Pocatello, who was reared by his parents.
Funeral services were held Wednesday at Malad Second LDS Ward Chapel, and burial was at Malad City Cemetery, directed by Benson Funeral Home.
The family suggests contributions to the Oneida County Hospital and Extended care facility.
Bishop Gordon Crowther officiated. Family prayer was offered by Alfred E. Hargrave; invocation, Reed M. Smith, and benediction, Ben W. Call. Bishop Crowther gave the obituary and William Griff Jenkins delivered the sermon. Helen E. Jones and Jenkin L. Palmer presented vocal solos, accompanied by Myra Jean John who also played prelude and postlude music.
Committal rites were performed by A.F. & A.M. Lodge No. 51. John D. Tovey, Worshipful Master, and military rites and honor guard were provided by American Legion, Ernest W. Jones Post No. 65. Buglers were David John and Larry John.
Honorary bearers were World War 1 Veterans and casket bearers were Albert Bush, H.V. Peden, Frank Thomas, E.L. Scott, Don S. Evans and Herman Housner.
Flowers were arranged by members of Acacia Chapter, Order of Eastern Star, Ione Jones Worthy Matron and American Legion Auxiliary, Fern Thomas president.
In Loving Memory of
Caleb O. Nibert – Age 70
Born May 12, 1900 – Malad City, Idaho
Passed Away Oct. 18, 1970 – Pocatello, Ida.
Funeral Services
Wednesday, October 21, 1970 – 1:00 p.m.
Malad Second L.D.S. Ward Chapel
Bishop Gordon Crowther officiating
At the Funeral Home
Family Prayer————-Alfred E. Hargrave
At the Chapel
Prelude, Postlude Music——–Myra Jean John
Invocation……………………Reed M. Smith
Obituary and Remarks……….Bishop Gordon Crowther
Vocal…………………………Helen E. Jones
“Rock of Ages”
Sermon………………………William Griff Jenkins
Vocal…………………………Jenkin L. Palmer
“The Lord’s Prayer”
Benediction………………….Ben W. Call
Accompanist: Myra Jean John
Concluding Rites – Malad City Cemetery
Committal Rites – Lodge No. 51 A.F. & A.M.
Flowers: Acacia Chapter, O.E.S. – Ione Jones, Worthy Matron;
American Legion Auxiliary – Fern Thomas, President
Military Rites and Honor Guard – American Legion, Ernest
W. Jones Post No. 65
Honorary Bearers: World War 1 Veterans
Casket Bearers: Albert Bush, H.V. Peden, Frank Thomas
E.L. Scott, Don S. Evans, Herman Housner