Barbara Gray

BARBARA GRAY ANCHORAGE, Alaska -- Barbara Mary Sanderson Gray, 77, of Idaho Falls, passed away April 14, 2007, at Anchorage, Alaska, of injuries suffered in an automobile accident. She was born June 17, 1929, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Dayle Aldon Sanderson and Mary Estella Anderson Sanderson. She attended Idaho Falls schools, Brigham Young University and Utah State University. She married Robert Glenn Gray June 15, 1949, in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. They lovingly raised their seven children, residing in Idaho Falls, Idaho; Glenwood Springs, Colorado; Logan, Utah; Boise, Idaho; Phoenix, Arizona; Anchorage, Juneau and Nome, Alaska; and Las Vegas, Nevada. Robert preceded her in death July 8, 1989. She was a homemaker and taught piano in Idaho Falls and Alaska. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served as Relief Society President; Young Women President; Camp Director; on the Primary Stake Board; as Ward Organist and Chorister; Choir Director; and started one of the first LDS Church Cub Scout Packs in Anchorage, Alaska. She served as a missionary in the Eugene, Oregon, Mission, and was a temple worker in the Idaho Falls Temple. She served on the Idaho Falls American Legion Executive Baseball Board. She loved being with her children and grandchldren. Survivors include: Daughter: Rosemary (Paul) Jenkins, Rigby, ID Son: Rob (Anne) Gray, Wasilla, AK Daughter: Debbie (Steve) Grant, Meridian, ID Son: Mike (Kari) Gray, Wasilla, AK Son: Steven (Rex) Grey Romande, Coronado (San Diego), CA Son: Dennis (JoLene) Gray, Cedar City, UT Daughter: Barbie (Steve) Young, Farmington, UT Sister: Janet (Don) Marler, Escondido, CA 30 Grandchildren & 4 Great Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one sister and one great grandson. Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 26, 2007, at the Idaho Falls LDS Rose Park Ward, 351 West 14th Street, Idaho Falls, with Bishop Scott Smith officiating. The family will visit with friends Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home, 273 North Ridge, and Thursday from 1 to 1:45 p.m. at the church. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. --------------------------------------------------- Condolences sent on-line: Evada Orme Bitter I was a very good friend of your mother Barbara all through our high school years. We've been in touch through the years since. I was sorry to read about her death in the Post Register. She was a wonderful lady. I know you will miss her. God bless all of you. Lovingly, Evada Sunnyside Dental Care Rob, Anne and Family, We were saddened to hear of the passing of your mother. Out thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Dr. Evan Johnson and Staff Betty Davis Lundell bjdl@cableone.net What an AWESOME woman Barbara Gray is!!!! I have so many wonderful memories of her and your Dad, Bob. I love all of your family. You ARE my family. Our family, Dave and Deaune Davis, send our love to your family. Mike & Alison Young mike.young25@gmail.com Steve and Barbie, and Steve and Debbie, Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. We truly grew to love your mother in our associations with her. She is truly an elect lady who spread incredible goodness in her life. I'm sure she is enjoying being once again with your dad. We love each of you. Emilio and Liz Escalona We have thought of you often these past few weeks since we heard of the accident and you have been in our prayers. Barbara was a wonderful lady - always so cheerful and kind to us when we visited her home. Sending our love and hugs from Texas. Ray & Lisa (Wasley) Keating lkeating@phd7.idaho.gov I'm so sorry to hear about your mom, Barbie. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.