IN MEMORIAM

The Board of Managers of our State Society was notified on April 4, 2025, of the passing of our dear friend, Compatriot Jesse Jones.

Jesse had been a member of the Idaho State Society of the Sons of the American Revolution since 2021.  He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. In his later years, Compatriot Jones was facing severe health problems, though, just two months prior to his death, he had been through successful surgery that he told his friends had cleared up his most debilitating physical disabilities.  His death was very unexpected.  Jesse was buried on April 3, 2025, with military honors, in the State of Washington.

Jesse Jones’ ancestor compatriot was Jacob Motsinger Sr., who moved his family from Pennsylvania in the 1760s to Rowan Co., NC and purchased land in the Abbotts Creek area (Davidson Co.). Both Jacob Sr. and Jacob Jr. are recorded as fighting against the British and Tories in South Carolina with Francis Marion (the Swamp Fox), a family historical feature that made Jesse very proud.  Jacob Sr. was a valuable procurer of food, supplies and information for The Swamp Fox, while Jacob Jr., still a boy of 14, was fleet on his feet carrying messages and fighting with the Swamp Fox.  Francis Marion depended upon the fathers of the boys he had fighting for him to strike against the Tories and escape. British General Ferguson had 4,000 Tories operating against Marion, while Lt. Col. Tarleton was always on his heels. Francis Marion, at the time, was operating with only 35 men in his Glorious Army, the only men for a long time fighting for the cause of Liberty in North and South Carolina.

Jack Currier was born and raised in Groton, Connecticut.  Growing up in a house that was built in the 1670’s and was actually quartered by the British in 1781.  He had a great interest in the Revolutionary War at a very early age. One of the most pristine Revolution battlefields is located in Groton, CT, Fort Griswold, where the Battle of Groton Heights took place in September 1781. Jack didn’t play cowboys and Indians as a kid he played Revolutionary War on the actual battlefield. 

After graduating from high school in 1972 he joined the U.S. Army.  Then it was a two-year commitment, and he was honorably discharged on December 9th, 1974.  

He played music most of his life.  Started on piano at age 3 and guitar at 7. Had to get to California and “make it big.”  San Diego didn’t pan out so well, so he moved to South Lake Tahoe California.  He had better luck there and his band was able to open for some pretty big bands.  

He learned to fly, became a flight instructor and then a First Officer in the Alaska Airlines Training Department.  He retired at age 55.

He was a very generous person and served in many capacities for the Sons of the American Revolution.  He was the president of the Idaho State Society and Fort Boise chapter when he passed.  His energy, enthusiasm and friendship will be missed.

James Gary Post, known mostly as “Gary”, was of Moscow, Idaho.  Compatriot Post had been a member of the Idaho State Society of the Sons of the American Revolution since August 2015.

Gary was a 6-year veteran of the U.S. Army, and, after attending the University of Idaho, he had a career in the field conservation for the USDA-NRCS, first as a soil scientist and progressing to area conservationist for Northern Idaho until his retirement. Gary’s interest in his family’s heritage was a passion of his.  He wrote a 295-page book on his family’s history, entitled “One Post Family in America: 1650-2015,” and led his son and daughter to become members of SAR and DAR. Compatriot Post passed into the arms of his lord on February 26, 2025.  If you knew Compatriot Post and you wish to send your sympathies to his wife Lynda, James has a memorial web page on the Lewiston Tribune website.

James Gary Post was awarded his 10 year service pin at the recent February 2025 George Washington Banquet though he was unable to attend.

Today’s world isn’t as bright a place since Daniel Gail Chadwick passed away April 23, 2024 enveloped in love.  Staff Sergeant Chadwick served during the Cold War as a linguist, learning Serbo-Croatian, and worked with the NSA and Intelligence community protecting our country. He was awarded an Air Medal among his other numerous commendations. After serving our country honorably, he attended the University of Idaho and obtained his law degree which he used up until his passing. A celebration of Danny’s life will be held May 25, 2024 at 11 a.m. at the Life Spring Church, 174 N Star Road, Star, ID. A private interment at the Idaho Veterans Cemetery will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please make donations in his honor to Idaho Public Television or the Emmett Friendship Coalition’s food bank.

Steve was recently inducted into the Sons of the American Revolution, a true honor that pleased him greatly. He loved fiercely and deeply and we take comfort in knowing that Steve is now at peace, surrounded by light.

Keith Robinson died peacefully in his sleep on April 26, 2024, at the age of 96. He was a member of the Sons of the American Revolution, with more than 20 ancestors who fought in the Revolutionary War. His first ancestors in America lived in the New England colonies in the early 1600s. He was a proud member of the General Society of Mayflower Descendants, where he had six ancestors who were passengers on the Mayflower.  

James G. Huntley passed away on November 20, 2020 in Grangeville, Idaho. He worked for the U.S. Forest Service for 31 years and retired in 1993. He was a part of the Huntley National Association and the Sons of the American Revolution for many years. He was also part of the Idaho County Historic Preservation Commission for 6 years.

Francis Huntley passed away at Southern Hills Hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada, March 7, 2019. He spent most of his life in the Central Idaho Area. Frank was interred in Grangeville, Idaho on September 7, 2019.