Blair Calaway, 79, area farmer/cattle rancher, passed away peacefully, July 15, 2010 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born February 27, 1931 in Salem, Idaho to Clyde and Vera Roylance Calaway. Blair attended North Salem Elementary and graduated from Sugar-Salem High School. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He married his high school sweetheart, Velma Schwendiman on December 20, 1950 in the Idaho Falls LDS temple. They made their home in Salem where they welcomed their five children. In his earlier years he leveled land and raised sheep however, the majority of his life was spent farming and cattle ranching. He was well respected in the community as a leader and businessman. Blair loved the outdoors especially spending time riding through his cattle. He enjoyed training cow dogs and watching them work. One of his favorite events was the annual fall round-up and driving the cattle through Ashton. He loved a good cow horse and particularly one that could travel. Hunting and fishing were also activities he enjoyed. Blair loved going for rides and stopping often for treats. A ride to Yellowstone Park was one of his favorites. He had a gift for gab and loved to "BS" everyone. He loved his family and will be missed dearly but has left a great legacy and work ethic.

He is preceded in death by his parents, brothers; Gar and Val Calaway and sisters; Glenna Price and Shirla Whitby.

He is survived by his wife Velma and children; Patsy (Jeff) Jones of Idaho Falls, Cindy (Jeff) Pratt of Idaho Falls, Kevin (Debbie) Calaway of Terreton, Mitzi (Bob) King of Vancouver, Washington, Collette (Gary) Wagoner of Blackfoot, a sister; Ellen Arnold of Rexburg , 16 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Monday, July 19, 2010 at the Salem LDS church with Bishop Bart Lynn officiating. The family will receive friends Sunday from 5:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the Flamm Funeral Home in Rexburg and Monday at the church from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. prior to services. Interment will be in the Sugar City Cemetery.