James L. "Larry" Schoenhut
--> Notice Name = James L. ÒLarryÓ -->Schoenhut James L. "Larry" Schoenhut, Cascade, Idaho. Larry ended his journey on Sept. 14, 2006. Larry's journey began Nov. 22, 1930 in Boise, Idaho born to Courtney L. and Hilma Nortune Schoenhut of Cascade. He grew up in Cascade attending Cascade Schools until his senior year when he attended Brown Military Academy. During his teen years he worked on the US Geological team, managed the Warm Lake Plunge and fought forest fires for the US Forest Service. Larry attended Annapolis Naval Academy where he was a member of the swim team and acquired his love of sailing. He enlisted in the Army and served in Korea for two years. Upon his discharge he attended the College of Idaho for pre-law. During this time he met and married Marilyn Gifford. They moved to Salem, Ore. where he received his JD from Willamette Law School. He was admitted to the Idaho State Bar in 1957. Larry and Marilyn then moved to Cascade where he opened his law office. He had a diverse career as Prosecutor, Public Defender, private practice, and Magistrate until his retirement in 1996. During his lifetime he wore many hats as Scoutmaster, Commander of the American Legion Post in Cascade, Member of the Masonic Lodge, Chairman of the Idaho State Young Republicans, President of the Idaho Prosecuting Attorney Assn., Battery "A" Assn 300th Armored Field Artillery Battalion, US Naval Academy Alumni Assn. and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 63. He had many interests; he was an avid reader, enjoyed skiing, sailing, swimming and spending time in Warm Lake. Larry was an active participant and performed in many plays for the McCall Little Theater. He also was a strong supporter of the McCall Music Festival and Idaho Public TV and Radio. He is survived by Marilyn Schoenhut, daughter Catherine (Paul) Tonks, son Michael, daughter Christine Diehl, son Douglas, Aunt Betty Nortune, numerous cousins and his beloved Chow Ted E. Bear. While living in Cascade he took on the responsibility of raising two of the grandsons, Andy Mark Despeaux and Steve Schoenhut. He enjoyed this challenging time in his life. He always enjoyed watching all of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren play in sports. He is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. He touched the lives of many and will be greatly missed by all. Memorial services will be Saturday, Sept. 23, 2006 at 2 p.m. at the American Legion Hall in Cascade. Inurnment will follow the memorial services at the Finn Cemetery in Lake Fork, Idaho. Arrangements are by Summers Funeral Homes, Boise Chapel.
