I have been coming to Salmon Idaho for about 15 years and lived here for just over a year now and thought I would track down the burial site for Elmer Kieith and his family. I also drove up above the courthouse in town and found his old home.....which happens to be up for sale by the current owners.
Elmer and Lorene had two children and their daughter died very young during an influenza outbreak. There was a severe snowstorm when she became gravely ill and the Dr. could not make it out to the Keith Ranch in Gibbonsville to give aid. Elmer had his son Ted bundle up and try to walk down the highway towards town to find help.....but it was in vane, Druzilla died soon after Ted left the house.
Elmer's wife refused to live so far from town, hence they bought the place in Salmon. (Side note: The Keith ranch in Gibbonsville is still in the family)
Here are some photos of the headstones and a current photo of the house along with a black/white photo of the same house from the 1940's when my hunting partner lived in Salmon and his father knew and did some hunting with Elmer. (Note the handgun cartridges on the stone below Elmer's name)
If anyone of you folks would like to own Elmer's home drop me a PM or Email and I will put you in touch with the owner.....they are trying to sell without a realtor.
Elmer and Lorene had two children and their daughter died very young during an influenza outbreak. There was a severe snowstorm when she became gravely ill and the Dr. could not make it out to the Keith Ranch in Gibbonsville to give aid. Elmer had his son Ted bundle up and try to walk down the highway towards town to find help.....but it was in vane, Druzilla died soon after Ted left the house.
Elmer's wife refused to live so far from town, hence they bought the place in Salmon. (Side note: The Keith ranch in Gibbonsville is still in the family)
Here are some photos of the headstones and a current photo of the house along with a black/white photo of the same house from the 1940's when my hunting partner lived in Salmon and his father knew and did some hunting with Elmer. (Note the handgun cartridges on the stone below Elmer's name)
If anyone of you folks would like to own Elmer's home drop me a PM or Email and I will put you in touch with the owner.....they are trying to sell without a realtor.





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