We know that Fred has rode off into heaven on his Best Horse Chief and he has been re-united with his parents Glenn and Ida. Box 225, Cambridge Idaho 83610Įven though our hearts are broken, and we miss our Fred. In lieu of flowers donations can be made in Fred’s Memory to either the Council or Cambridge Rodeo Board.Ĭouncil Rodeo Board - 2271 Orchard Road, Council Idaho 83612Ĭambridge Rodeo Board – P.O. Be prepared to tell a good story about Fred at the celebration. The celebration of life will be held at the Vendome 309 State Street Weiser, Idaho. Hill Crest Cemetery is unable to provide chairs due to covid-19.Įveryone is invited to a dinner to Celebrate Fred’s Life following the graveside service. You are welcome to bring a chair to the graveside service. Graveside Services will be held Saturday September 12 th, 2020 at 2pm at Hill Crest Cemetery - 215 E. We could never return All the kindness you have shown Fred throughout his life. Fred’s life was filled with many lifelong friends and everyone cared and loved Fred like family. The family would also like to extend our appreciation to the communities of Council, Cambridge, Weiser and beyond. We appreciate your kind caring heart more than you know. Fred was blessed to have you care for him in his last days. He is survived by his brother Gary (Carole) Gallant of Council Idaho, Niece Katie (Travis) Currey and The Currey Brothers Cambell, Clayne and Casey of Ontario Oregon, Nephew Andy Gallant of Jerome Idaho.Ĭousins Linda (Khalid) Samman of Portland Oregon, Earlene (Larry) Shelton of Council Idaho, Neil (Gwen) Gallant of Henderson Nevada, Greg (Debbie) Lindgren of Salem Oregon and Melody Smit of Parma Idaho.Ī special heartfelt thank you, to Kelly his hospice nurse. Fred was a dear friend to everyone! He Always had time to talk with friends, tell a good joke or listen to a good story and reminisce about old times. He was not much of a cook, so he was a frequent customer at Lakey’s Café and surrounding restaurants. He would often attend high school games to watch the local kids compete. He also enjoyed cheering on the Idaho Cowboys Competing in the PRCA. It was the highlight of his summer to attend the local rodeo’s and fairs to catch up with old friends. He was a competitive trap shooter and he enjoyed backroad UTV riding with family and friends. He loved to ride a good horse and hunt in the fall. He always had a good story to share about cattle, horses, or a good cow dog. In 2010 Fred retired from ranching and moved to Cambridge Idaho.įred loved to talk ranching with everyone he knew or someone he just met. But his passion was ranching, so in 1981 Fred returned to the Gallant Ranch. He held a variety of jobs at the Forest Service such as, fighting fire, clearing brush, and building roads. In 1968 he started working for the US Forest Service. He graduated from Council High School in 1965 and ranched at the Gallant Ranch for several years. In high school he played basketball, participated in track and FFA. There was also time to sneak in some horsing around with cousins and neighbors.įred attended school in Council Idaho. There were lots of long days and hard work to be done. You knew he was Determined to Live his Life to the Fullest and that is Exactly what he did!įred’s childhood at the Gallant Ranch was filled with everything a cowboy dreamed. But if you were lucky enough to know Fred. Fred was born with cerebral palsy and he faced many challenges in his life. God has a special place in heaven for Cowboys and we know Fred is in peace riding for the brand in heaven.įred was born on January 1 st, 1946 in Council Idaho, to proud parents Glenn Hayden Gallant and Ida Jeanette (Smit) Gallant. Fred was a VIP here on earth and there is no doubt he is a VIP in heaven. We are sure Fred is having a beer with Jesus and sharing a laugh. Fred Leroy Gallant age 74 of Cambridge Idaho, passed away peacefully in Payette Idaho on August 29 th, 2020.
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