Richard Neil Ankenman, 75, of Boise, died Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at his home.  A Celebration of Richard's life will be held at noon on January 7, 2012 at 2525 Bruins Circle, Boise.

Richard was born on April 10, 1936 in Wilsonville, Nebraska to Gerald Neil and Thelma (Balderson) Ankenman.   He graduated from Boise High School and serviced as a Military M.P in the Army.   He married Norma J. Steinebach on August 20, 1962 and they were the parents of three girls. Richard was an avid outdoorsman, hunter and fisherman.  He shared his love for the outdoors with his children and grandchildren.  He loved his family and friends and enjoyed get-togethers with both.

Richard worked as a diamond driller, carpet layer and he worked for Mitch Welsit at St. Alphonsus as an electrician until his retirement. 

Richard is survived by his daughters: Dawn Martin of Missoula, MT, Carolyn Keeney, of Plains, MT and Rhonda Herrick of Boise, granddaughters: Destiny Martin and Jessica Keeney; grandsons Levi Ankenman, Tyler Keeney, Adam Quarnstrom, Anthony Quarnstrom, great-granddaughter Julian Keeney and life-long friend, Norma J. Steinebach.  Richard was preceded in death by his parents, brother, brother-in-law and son-in-law.

 Cremation arrangements were under the Accent Funeral Home, Meridian.  888-5833.

Condolences:

Sender's Name: Dawn Martin
we turn not older with years, but new every day.(Emily Dickinson) I love you Dad, I'm glad our last conversations were in the last month of your life. I can't believe that our last conversation was a lie so Carolyn and I wouldn't worry about getting down there. Come on Dad a pill? Thus the name tricky dick. Good bye Dad you were a great Dad!!

Sender's Name: Don & Val Morse
Sorry for your loss

Sender's Name: Rich Whitmer
had good times working with him over the years. Many good memories. he will be missed. Sorry for your loss.

Sender's Name: Dan Alexander
Bye Richard. Good knowing you.

Sender's Name: Kathy Aman
I'm so sorry we cannot be at the celebration of Uncle Richard's life. We will miss him dearly. He was alot of fun! With love to all his family, John & Kathy

Sender's Name: DestinyMartin
I love you Grandpa...no matter what you told me I know bears eat apples!