The Yeoman Family

Gail Boid Uehlin, 92, passed away, Sunday, November, 27, 2016, in Fruitland, Idaho. Gail was born on the family farm in Decatur County, Kansas to William Uehlin and Nina Decker Uehlin. Gail was one of nine children. During the Depression, the family moved to Payette, Idaho. His favorite memories were of working on the family farm with brothers and sisters.

Gail served in the Army as a combat infantryman in the European Theater during World War II until his discharge in 1946. Gail was a police officer in Canyon County, Idaho from 1956-1962. He fondly remembered his time working as traffic Sergeant and his special relationship with the teenagers of the 50's. He met and married Helen in 1961. Gail left law enforcement to start a series of small businesses in Idaho and Oregon. He could talk to anyone for hours and was always willing to help a friend in need. Gail and Helen lived in Fruitland, Idaho from 1979-1994, before moving to Dallas, Oregon, where they lived for the past 19 years. People always remember Gail because of his unique humor and his life mission to minister to people about Christ.

Gail is survived by his wife Helen of 56 years, daughter Malinda Uehlin Andersen, son Clifford Uehlin, sister Arlene Uehlin McKee and many grandchildren, nieces, nephews and extended family.

At Gail's request, a private service was held for family. Condolences may be left in Gail's online guestbook at www.yourtribute.com or may be sent to P.O. Box 8574, Portland, OR 97207. Arrangements are under the direction of Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel, Payette.