![]() ![]() In 1995, Robert Andrew “Andy” joined their union and in 1999, Andrea Nicole. In 1985, he met Theresa Wegman at a Homedale Demolition Derby, and despite her friends’ admonitions, she agreed to a dance, and as they say the rest was history. He finally “graduated” from high school with daughter Andrea in 2017. He also mentored numerous class projects and oversaw charity and community improvement activities completed by his construction and shop students. In addition to serving on the Jordan Valley School Board, for a number of years he was the Homedale School District Education president, was recognized as Industrial Arts Teacher of the Year in 1991, honored by the student body as Homecoming Parade Grand Marshall in 2005, and was nominated by the senior class to be graduation speaker on several occasions. Mike was a respected teacher, colleague and leader in the educational community. His booming voice and neon Nikes dubbed his “Basque Dancing Shoes” made him instantly recognizable on and off the campus. He was well liked and respected by his students. Mike spent most of his career in Homedale. ![]() Mike enjoyed a 33-year-long career teaching woodshop, industrial arts, and construction skills, coaching basketball and most importantly, providing life lessons to hundreds of students. Mike’s interest in cars and his mechanical aptitude led to studying Collision Repair at Treasure Valley Community College in Ontario, Oregon, and it was there when he found that he enjoyed the instructional role as a teacher’s aide – he enrolled in Industrial Arts education at the University of Idaho in Moscow, graduating in 1981. He graduated 8 th grade from Rockville School and continued high school in Jordan Valley, graduating in 1977. Mike grew up in Rockville on Succor Creek. He was born in Caldwell on Novemto Andrew “Bud” and Irene (Rhea) Greeley. Graveside services will be held at 1 PM Saturday, October 21, at the Greenleaf Cemetery, in Greenleaf Idaho.Mike Greeley left this world for the next big hunt early in the morning, Decemafter a year-long struggle with cancer. Josh was preceded in death by Grandparents, Arnold and Agnes Engum and Uncles, Steven Johnson and Jim Engum. We will carry his memory in our hearts and minds and miss him all of our days on this earth. Josh’s smile and unmistakable laugh were contagious. Josh brought smiles, laughter and treasured memories to all who knew and loved him. He had a sharp mind, a sharp wit and a legendary sense of humor. In Josh’s heart and mind his close friends were his “brothers” and he was forever loyal and loved them deeply. Josh valued every person and formed so many deep bonds with others. Josh would buy “B” gifts and it was hard to tell who was more excited – Josh or Bradley. He was his bright light and shining star. When “B” was born, there was no other child that could ever measure up. Josh was proud of the father Eric is to Bradley. Josh and Eric looked up to one another and were proud of each other. They shared an eternal, unbreakable bond. Josh unconditionally loved his brother, Eric, and protected him from the day he was born. Josh would always greet her with a “Yo, Auntie” and a big hug when she was visiting. He and his younger brother, Eric, were just like brothers to her. Only 5 years apart, they shared their childhood together. Josh was also very close to his Aunt Traci. He couldn’t wait to turn 18 so that he could drive his own derby car in the annual demolition derby in Homedale. It was because of Mike that when Josh was little, every toy car became a derby car. Mike was always a solid rock for Josh whenever Josh needed him. They shared a strong and special relationship. Josh loved his Uncle Mike, whom he always looked up to. When Josh was little, he patiently let Josh follow along and “help” him with chores, taught Josh to hunt, ride horses and work cattle. Josh shared an unbreakable bond with his Grandma, Vickie, and she will always hold a special place in her heart for him. Josh was very talented and capable at the activities he loved and enjoyed. He loved to hunt, fish, camp, golf, swim, ride horses and run equipment. He was very smart but he was also stubborn, obstinate and determined. In school, Josh valued making friends over academics. Josh attended schools at Homedale and Caldwell. From the time he was a toddler, he had a fascination with cars and trucks! It was while he was in Utah that he began his career of a heavy equipment operator. Also grandparents, Wayne and Vickie Johnson and his one true love and soul-mate, Kari Clark.īorn Main Nampa, Idaho to Fred Engum and Tammy Johnson, Josh lived his entire life in Idaho with the exception of his time spent in Ogden, Utah. He is survived by his father, Fred (Ashley) Engum, his mother, Tammy Johnson, brother, Eric Engum and his nephew, Bradley Engum. Fredrick Joshua Engum, “Josh”, went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on October 10, 2023. ![]()
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