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Blessed in Colorado
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Posted - Aug 25 2022 : 2:00:45 PM
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Here is what Carol posted on the Main Forum. Such Sad News. PM Show Profile Email Poster We're very sad to inform you that MaryJane's husband, Nick, passed away this last weekend.
Nick Ogle, Obituary
Nicholas Keith Ogle was born in Gritman Hospital in Moscow, Idaho, on November 3, 1950, to Ivan James Ogle and Ruth Evelyn Morton Ogle, fourth of their four children. He died in Gritman on August 21, 2022, his wife and children by his side, from metastatic prostate cancer, diagnosed in 2017, that eventually triggered a fatal bout of pneumonia. An organ-donor advocate, his corneas have already given sight to two people.
Nick grew up on the family farm in the Blaine Community, driving tractors and doing fieldwork from the age of 10. As an adult, he served as the unofficial mayor of Blaine, maintaining the one-room schoolhouse where his aunts, uncles, and neighbors attended school.
His mother’s sister, Alberta Morton Phillips, was the school organist and eventually became the top academic-achieving student (and only woman) accepted into the University of Idaho College of Law in 1938. Nick grew up in a farm kitchen with a wood cookstove and hand-crank wall phone that used telephone lines installed by his father and nearby neighbors, who also used horse-drawn equipment to plow and maintain the county roads surrounding the once-thriving community of Blaine.
In 4-H, Nick raised chickens and lambs and learned about electricity. As a teenager, he was active in FFA. A man of expansive interests, he was plowing through Janson’s voluminous History of Art book prior to his death. Known for being thrifty and making do and capable of repairing anything mechanical, his true love was digging in the dirt with heavy equipment. As a child, he and his sister spent hours on a dirt bank in their horse pasture, building roads and digging caves for their toy trucks and soldiers. As an adult, he used his tractor to accomplish the same things but on a much larger scale, building roads, digging ditches, plowing snow, and without hesitation, pulling out the cars of neighbors and strangers alike who got stuck in snowdrifts or ditches. Schooled in the era of the neighborly hand wave and handshake, his word was his bond.
Nick graduated from Moscow High School in 1969 and attended the University of Idaho for two years, where he met his first wife (now Susan Ryan Irvin of Moscow). After living in Boise, they moved back to Blaine to work on the family farm in 1974. Sons Samuel and Brian were born and raised there. After his divorce, he married MaryJane Butters. During their 30 years together, they created a diverse farm enterprise that includes a mail-order organic food business; an outdoor B&B; a small dairy; the Pay Dirt Farm School; a 115-acre native prairie and pollinator sanctuary; and MaryJanesFarm magazine, now in its 23rd year of publication. Employing their adult children and spouses, friends, and neighbors, their union and endeavors were immortalized in a 1995 National Geographic feature called “A Farming Revolution.”
Like his mother, who volunteered for many years at Gritman, Nick was active in his community, serving on the board of the Pea and Lentil Commission and the Moscow Food Co-op. Nick took on whatever responsibility life handed him, including being the primary caregiver for his parents in their final years. He met every challenge with composure; determination; and a steady, easy-going nature and is a hero and role model to his family and countless employees who have worked with him. To know Nick was to love Nick.
Nick is survived by his wife, MaryJane Butters; his children, stepchildren, and grandchildren, Samuel Blaine (Natsue) Ogle and son Ryo, Hachiochi City, Japan; Brian Grant (Ashley) Ogle, and daughters Adria and Alina, Moscow; Megan Butters (Lucas) Rae and children Stella, Mia, and Tristan Nicholas, Moscow; Emil (Kate) McCarthy and children Frank and Edith, Rathdrum, Idaho; and siblings Joan (William) Nelson, Layton, Utah; Richard (Carol) Ogle, Houston, Texas; Sandra (John) Cruise, Boise, Idaho; and many cousins, nieces, and nephews in the Moscow area and around the world.
A memorial service will be held at the Blaine schoolhouse at a date yet to be determined once Japan’s Covid restrictions are lifted, allowing son Sam’s reentry to Japan after traveling to the U.S.
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Big Hugs, Debbie Farmgirl if the Month for: September 2012, February 2018 and September 2022 “My altars are My Mountains and the Ocean.” Lord Bryon When I am old I am wearing Purple. I am Old!!
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Edited by - Blessed in Colorado on Aug 26 2022 08:12:09 AM |
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Wanda Sue
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Posted - Aug 25 2022 : 3:34:27 PM
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So very sad, much love and prayers go out to the family. |
A day hemmed in prayer is less likely to unravel.
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Blessed in Colorado
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Debbie Fischer
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Posted - Aug 25 2022 : 3:35:42 PM
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Oh it is so sad and my heart is just breaking for them. Keeping the family in my heart, thoughts and prayers. |
Big Hugs, Debbie Farmgirl if the Month for: September 2012, February 2018 and September 2022 “My altars are My Mountains and the Ocean.” Lord Bryon When I am old I am wearing Purple. I am Old!!
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debbieklann
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Posted - Aug 25 2022 : 5:34:18 PM
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This is heartbreaking news. My prayers for Mary Jane and family. What a lovely tribute to Nick and a well lived life. May we all strive to be a little more like him. |
Debbie Klann Farmgirl Sister #770 2018 Farmgirl Sister of the Year January 2020 FGOTM "Well behaved women seldom make history"... Laurel Thatcher Ulrich |
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nndairy
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Posted - Aug 25 2022 : 6:45:19 PM
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Well said Debbie! Is there something we could send from the wildflowers - like maybe a windchime or... I don't know? |
~Heather Farmgirl Sister #4701 September 2014 Farmgirl of the Month
"The purpose of life is to enjoy every moment" - Yogi teabag
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Blessed in Colorado
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Posted - Aug 25 2022 : 7:10:39 PM
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Carol from the farm did the original post I just copied it. Heather I think sending MaryJane a Wind chime from the Wildflowers would be the perfect gift. What does every think? |
Big Hugs, Debbie Farmgirl if the Month for: September 2012, February 2018 and September 2022 “My altars are My Mountains and the Ocean.” Lord Bryon When I am old I am wearing Purple. I am Old!!
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Jokamartell
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Posted - Aug 25 2022 : 7:47:07 PM
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Heather & Debbie, I love that idea! |
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
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debbieklann
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Posted - Aug 25 2022 : 7:47:15 PM
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I think it’s a wonderful idea! |
Debbie Klann Farmgirl Sister #770 2018 Farmgirl Sister of the Year January 2020 FGOTM "Well behaved women seldom make history"... Laurel Thatcher Ulrich |
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Blessed in Colorado
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Posted - Aug 25 2022 : 7:58:39 PM
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What do you think of these? My Nieces husband past away two weeks ago and we sent these Chimes to her and the boys. We have a set too and they are so peaceful sounding and comforting. They are 34.00 with free shipping through Amazon. If I order in the next few hours she will have them tomorrow. I am willing to pay for them now and whoever wants to send money can. No rush just whenever. Let me know Wildflowers. I believe she will love them! |
Big Hugs, Debbie Farmgirl if the Month for: September 2012, February 2018 and September 2022 “My altars are My Mountains and the Ocean.” Lord Bryon When I am old I am wearing Purple. I am Old!!
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Wanda Sue
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Posted - Aug 25 2022 : 8:25:33 PM
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The wind chimes are a perfect gift! |
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debbieklann
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Posted - Aug 26 2022 : 06:51:40 AM
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I agree! I’ve never seen anything like that, it’s just right. |
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Blessed in Colorado
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Posted - Aug 26 2022 : 08:11:32 AM
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Thank y’all. |
Big Hugs, Debbie Farmgirl if the Month for: September 2012, February 2018 and September 2022 “My altars are My Mountains and the Ocean.” Lord Bryon When I am old I am wearing Purple. I am Old!!
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Blessed in Colorado
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Posted - Aug 26 2022 : 08:21:30 AM
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Big Hugs, Debbie Farmgirl if the Month for: September 2012, February 2018 and September 2022 “My altars are My Mountains and the Ocean.” Lord Bryon When I am old I am wearing Purple. I am Old!!
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Blessed in Colorado
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Posted - Aug 26 2022 : 6:16:01 PM
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I wanted you to know my Neice Tammy received her Chimes today. She was so touched and she loved them and the sentiment on the wood piece. My Neice lost her sister, brother within the past ten years so loosing the love of her life has been particularly hard for her. The thing I did not know was her husband John loved Chimes and had them hanging everywhere in his garage. So these Chimes mean so much to her. So, I am hopeful that MaryJane will enjoy hers that the Wildflowers sent with love. |
Big Hugs, Debbie Farmgirl if the Month for: September 2012, February 2018 and September 2022 “My altars are My Mountains and the Ocean.” Lord Bryon When I am old I am wearing Purple. I am Old!!
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nndairy
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Posted - Aug 26 2022 : 6:24:43 PM
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How wonderful that your chimes were able to comfort your niece. I think they're a great idea for MaryJane as well. Thank you for ordering them for us Debbie! |
~Heather Farmgirl Sister #4701 September 2014 Farmgirl of the Month
"The purpose of life is to enjoy every moment" - Yogi teabag
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Edited by - nndairy on Aug 26 2022 6:25:10 PM |
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Jokamartell
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Posted - Aug 26 2022 : 7:23:03 PM
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I love the chimes!! Such a beautiful saying. :)
Debbie, please let me know the best way to get some money to you. |
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
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Blessed in Colorado
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Posted - Aug 26 2022 : 7:34:51 PM
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Just mail me whatever you wish. Total price with taxes was 35.00. There are only a few of us who will contribute, so 5-7 dollars a piece is fine. Thank y’all. And again Heather thank you so much for such a great idea. Have I told you My Wildflowers that y’all are the best! I am so honored to be the Mama Hen. |
Big Hugs, Debbie Farmgirl if the Month for: September 2012, February 2018 and September 2022 “My altars are My Mountains and the Ocean.” Lord Bryon When I am old I am wearing Purple. I am Old!!
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Blessed in Colorado
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Posted - Aug 28 2022 : 1:07:21 PM
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Wildflowers let us not forget our Wildflower Krista, as Nick was her Uncle so she we are sure she is grieving too. We are so sorry Krista for your loss. Thank you Heather for the gentle reminder. |
Big Hugs, Debbie Farmgirl if the Month for: September 2012, February 2018 and September 2022 “My altars are My Mountains and the Ocean.” Lord Bryon When I am old I am wearing Purple. I am Old!!
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nndairy
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Posted - Aug 28 2022 : 5:51:15 PM
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Big hugs to you and your family Krista! |
~Heather Farmgirl Sister #4701 September 2014 Farmgirl of the Month
"The purpose of life is to enjoy every moment" - Yogi teabag
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debbieklann
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Posted - Aug 28 2022 : 7:04:57 PM
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Hugs and prayers for you and your family, Krista . |
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Blessed in Colorado
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Posted - Sep 10 2022 : 12:26:16 PM
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Here is the Chimes from the Wildflowers that I sent to MaryJane. She did receive them a week ago. I am sure she and family have gotten a lot of Mail. Thank you Debbie and Heather for the contribution to the chimes. I appreciate you.
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Big Hugs, Debbie Farmgirl if the Month for: September 2012, February 2018 and September 2022 “My altars are My Mountains and the Ocean.” Lord Bryon When I am old I am wearing Purple. I am Old!!
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Blessed in Colorado
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Posted - Sep 15 2022 : 10:54:25 AM
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Thank you Karen for your contribution to MaryJanes Chimes. I appreciate you. |
Big Hugs, Debbie Farmgirl if the Month for: September 2012, February 2018 and September 2022 “My altars are My Mountains and the Ocean.” Lord Bryon When I am old I am wearing Purple. I am Old!!
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Jokamartell
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Posted - Sep 15 2022 : 5:37:28 PM
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You’re welcome, Debbie. Again, I apologize for the tardiness in getting it to you. :) |
Karen :)
To quote one of my past preschoolers “Not one of those Karens, but a good Karen”! Haha |
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Blessed in Colorado
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Posted - Sep 15 2022 : 6:13:52 PM
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You were not tardy at all today promise:-) |
Big Hugs, Debbie Farmgirl if the Month for: September 2012, February 2018 and September 2022 “My altars are My Mountains and the Ocean.” Lord Bryon When I am old I am wearing Purple. I am Old!!
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Project Discussions: Mary Janes Husband Nick passed away last weekend. |
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