Martin "Jack" Modrell Jr. 43 resident of Calder, ID died July 3, 2010 at Moose Creek Reservoir from an accidental drowning near Bovill ID. He was born May 28, 1967 to Martin J. and Zelda Cartwright Modrell Sr. at Ft. Worth, Texas. He grew up at Big Creek near Calder, ID and attended schools at Calder- Avery and St. Maries. As a young man he went to work in the woods with his father for Jack Modrell and Sons Logging.. He married Lea Anne Vernon August 23, 1986 at Big Creek, ID and made their home between St. Maries and Calder before moving to Alaska in 1989 where he worked in the oil fields. Upon returning to St. Maries in 1992 he continued to work with his father in the woods. He went to work for St. Maries Concrete Co. 1997. He was divorced in 2000. He was laid off from work 2 years ago. Jack was a Life Member of the NRA and was a former member of the St. Joe Search and Rescue. He loved hunting, fishing and camping, as well as sitting around a campfire telling stories and drinking a "Blue Bird". He is survived by his companion Carol Williams, his sons Corporal Mat Modrell USMC New River Air Station, North Carolina, Mykle Modrell, and Anthony Modrell both of Spokane, WA. His daughters Staci Yehle Seth, Ashley Homer Steve of St. Maries. He is also survived by his father Jack Modrell Sr. of Calder, ID, Sisters Mary Jo Harpole Charley, Sandy Moore Kenny and Betty Nemeth all residing in St. Maries, ID. He is also survived by 5 grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. and special friends: Carey and Wendy Allen, Kevin and Amy Nicholson. . He was preceded in death by brother Jim Modrell and his mother Zelda. Graveside Funeral Services will be Saturday July 10, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. at Applegate Cemetery, North side road, 3 miles east . A potluck gathering of family and friends will follow at Big Creek CCC Campground. Contact person for potluck is Kelci Nelson 208-582-2615. Please visit online memorial and sign guest book at www.hodgefuneralhome.com.
