Daily Independent newspaper Ridgecrest CA Kern County
November 5, 2002

JAMES EISENHOUR 1928-2002

James Alexander Eisenhour, 73, of Harrison, Idaho, died Wednesday, October 16, 2002, as the result of an automobile accident. He was born December 12, 1928 in Whittier to James M. and Lena (Brown) Eisenhour.

He owned and operated a tire shop in Ridgecrest for 25 years.

He had fallen in love with the Harrison area 40 years ago, and dreamed of making his home there. After working for Kerr-McGee for five years, he retired in 1985 and was able to move to Harrison 16 years ago.

He is survived by his wife, Margaret of Harrison; sons and daughter-in-laws Joe and Mary Eisenhour of Spirit Lake and Charlie and Zana Eisenhour of Trona, daughter and son-in-law Margie and Mike Schafer of Missoula, Mont.; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and numerous friends.

The family held a memorial service at 1 pm October 20, 2002 at the Harrison Senior Center. Memorial donations may be made to the Salvation Army, PO Box 773, Lewiston ID 83501 or to your local branch.