![]() The battle took place on his property, and his house was used as a headquarters by Confederate Brigadier General P.G.T. First Bull Run (First Manassas): McLean's house in Manassas, Virginia, was near the site of the First Battle of Bull Run (or First Manassas) on July 21, 1861. He was a Virginia farmer who found himself at the center of two significant events during the war:ġ. ![]() If you wish, in lieu of flowers, a donation to the Alzheimer's Association or Red Rock Church would be appreciated.Wilbur McLean is often remembered in connection with the American Civil War due to an unusual coincidence. The family would like to thank Harrison Hope Hospice and Emerson House for their help in caring for Tad during the past five months. A burial will follow at Rosedale Memorial Gardens in Payette, Idaho. Aaron Matt Robin Tori Keithen Sumner Aidon and Anson and six great grandchildren: Nathan Brycen Quentin Archer Delaine and Griffin.Ī Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 am, Saturday, Augat Red Rock Christian Church. He is survived by his wife, Mona sister, Mina Bender and four children: Cindy (Rich) Brent (Sharon) Leslie (Jeff) and Blake (Patti) 13 grandchildren: Shane (Heather) Jason Jocelyn (Chris) Alana (Brodie) Rich, Jr. Tad was preceded in death by his parents four brothers and son, Brian. He was a man of few words but enormous deeds. Another joy for Tad was the pinochle, hearts, and chicken foot games played with friends and family. He was on the baseball and bowling teams, was involved with the youth, was a deacon, an elder and part of their property committee. He considered them as part of his family. He was an integral part of Red Rock Christian Church for 55 years. Tad had several passions, the first and foremost, his family (how he loved those Easter egg hunts where he was the master of hiding the candy eggs), followed by his love of gardening. He finished his working years with Idaho Power and retired to full time gardening in 1995. He was a business owner and employer for approximately 15 years in the valley. Later another daughter, Leslie, and son, Blake, completed their family.ĭuring his service station career, Tad was the proprietor of two stations under the names of Vista Shell and Broadway Amoco. Shortly after this move a second son, Brian, was born. They moved to the "metropolis" of Boise in July of 1957 to advance Tad's career with Standard Oil. Tad got a job with Standard Oil which began his career in the service station business. During this time a daughter, Cynthia, and a son, Brent, were born. Here they were taught loving lifelong lessons and made lasting friendships. They attended Park Union Sunday School and Church on the Oregon Slope. For the first five years of their marriage Tad and Mona worked on the farm with Tad's parents. They were married January 7, 1951, in Payette, Idaho and celebrated 64 wonderful years together. ![]() While attending a football game with a good friend he met his future wife, Mona Coffey. He attended Pioneer Grade School and graduated from Ontario High School in 1945. In 1937 they homesteaded 160 acres on Hyline Rd. In 1936 the family moved to Ontario, Oregon. He was the fifth son born to Tully and Edna Griffin and was named after one of Abraham Lincoln's sons as he shares a birthday with that iconic president. Tad was born in Wheatland, Wyoming on February 12, 1927. He was an extraordinary husband, father, grandpa, son, brother and all around awesome man. Griffin, on a beautiful August summer day, left his earthly ties and went home.
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