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Seth A. Dunn

Obituary

Dec. 1, 1918 – Aug. 29, 1984

WEISER – Seth A. Dunn, 65, of Weiser died on Monday Aug 20, 1984 in the Memorial Hospital at Weiser. Services will be conducted at 11 am on Saturday Aug 25 at the Weiser High School Auditorium under the direction of Thomason Funeral Home. Interment will follow in Hillcrest Cemetery with Masonic Rites by the Weiser Masonic Lodge #23 AF & AM.

Mr. Dunn was born on Dec 1, 1918 at Corinne, Utah, the son of Joseph Owen and Mary Ann Craner Dunn.

He married Radah Mathews on Aug 14, 1939 at Providence, Utah. The family spent most of their lives in Idaho.

He was transferred to Weiser to manage the new Albertson’s Store in 1951. In 1953 they purchased Home Dairies of Weiser which he sold in 1973 to semi-retire.

Seth served his community well. He was active in the PTA, the Cub Scouts, the Masons, the Elks and the hamber of Commerce. He served on the Weiser City Council from 1974 to 1978 and was council president. He then served as Mayor of Weiser until 1981 when he was forced to retire due to ill health. His fondest interest was the Weiser Fiddle Contest of which he served in one capacity or another for 30 years. The 1984 fiddle Contest was dedicated to him. He was named Distinguished Citizen of Washington County in 1983 and in January of 1984 he was named a Distinguished Citizen by The Idaho Statesman.

Survivors include his wife Radah, of Weiser; three sons. Lon Dunn of Boise, Dennis Dunn of Pasco Wash, and Brent Dunn of Weiser; two grandsons, five granddaughters. and a great-granddaughter. Family members suggest that memorials may be made in his name to the Cancer Society Box 630 co Don Lee, Weiser, 83672, friends may call at Thomason Funeral Chapel on Thursday from 7 to 9 pm.

From The Idaho Statesman – August 23, 1994

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Seth Dunn: A Man of Many Roles

During his time in Weiser, Seth Dunn earned various titles – from the “garbage and sewer mayor” to a guiding force for the National Oldtime Fiddlers’ Contest, and above all, a friend to many.

Moving to Weiser in 1950, Mr. Dunn served as Mayor from 1978 to 1981. During his tenure, he played a crucial role in establishing the city’s sewer and garbage systems. However, long before his mayoral days, Mr. Dunn was well-known in Weiser, having spent 23 years as the owner and operator of Home Dairies.

Despite his busy schedule, Mr. Dunn remained active in community affairs, participating in organizations like the PTA and Cub Scouts. Although urged to run for the School Board multiple times, he declined, feeling he couldn’t devote enough time to the role.

Outside of work, Mr. Dunn’s passion for music led him to get involved with the fiddle contest in 1954. Thanks to his efforts and others in the Chamber of Commerce, the contest evolved into the national music event it is today.

After retiring from dairy farming, Mr. Dunn became a self-employed painting contractor, allowing him to engage more in politics. He served a four-year term on the City Council before moving on to the mayor’s office. As mayor, he contributed to the development of Weiser’s administrative system and oversaw the construction of the city’s modern sewer plant.

Even in his leisure, Mr. Dunn was committed to community service. Whether it was cleaning up Mortimer’s Island, conversing with a fishing pole, or traveling with his wife, he remained dedicated to making Weiser a better place.

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ONTARIO ORE (Special)

The purchase of the C.C. Anderson Food Marts in Ontario and Weiser by Albertson’s was announced by R.E. Barnes, Anderson’s Ontario manager. The transfer is effective immediately. All personnel will continue to be employed in the stores, Barnes said.

Jack Newton, manager of Anderson’s store in Vale, will manage the Ontario store for its new owners. Seth Dunn will manage the Weiser store.

From The Idaho Statesman – December 6, 1951 – page 17

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WEISER Councilman Seth Dunn won a four-year term as Mayor of Weiser Tuesday unseating Mayor B. R. Westberg by a substantial margin.

Voters also elected Betty Hartnett the first woman to serve on the City Council.

Don Stevens and John Dobesh also were elected to four-year terms on the council. Stevens has been serving on the council since early this year when he replaced the late Gary Munson. Dobesh and Hartnett will succeed Dunn and Darwin Adams who decided not to run for re-election. With all precincts reporting results were:

MAYOR

Dunn 778
Westberg 558

CITY COUNCIL

Stevens 956
Dobesh 749
Hartnett 685
Probasco 433
Scott 319
Lewis 300
Salfen 299
Kester 130

From The Idaho Statesman – November 9, 1977 – Page 17

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