Jack Pierce Kidder Sr.

Jack was born on Oct 20, 1938 in Nampa, Idaho to Eudora (Kesner) and Benjamin Kidder. He was raised in Nampa and enlisted in the Army in 1958 and was stationed in Biloxi, MS where he married Norma Jean Reynolds on Nov 25, 1960. They were married for over 30 years. He served in Izmir, Turkey and was honorably discharged in 1966.

He graduated from Sunset School of Preaching and served as a missionary in Bangkok, Thailand from 1974 – 1977. Between his military service, missionary work and ministry, the moves were many – Mississippi, Turkey, Florida, Texas, Tennessee, Thailand, Idaho, and California. No matter where we lived, Dad always had a garden. He was a minister in Rupert, Idaho and Manteca, California until he moved to Texas in 1987. He obtained his Master’s Degree from ACU and was a drug and alcohol counselor to at-risk youth for several years.

He is survived by Olivia, his wife of 19 years; daughter Patricia (Jon) Peters of Yacolt, WA, son Pierce (Marie) Kidder of Lubbock, TX, son Ben (Renee) Kidder of Surprise, AZ; 8 grandchildren: Blake Mayes, Tom Mayes, Tim Mayes, Marshall Kidder, Riley Killough, Ashley Huff-Kidder, Brianna Kidder, Cannon Kidder; 6 great-grandchildren; brother Keith Kidder of Colorado; and numerous nieces and nephews.

There will be a private service at a later date.