Collette Neel

COLLETTE BYINGTON NEEL Click here to viewCollette's Video Tribute IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Collette Gaye Byington Neel went home to be with Jesus, her Lord and Savior, on March 23, 2009. She was born to Glen S. and JoeAnna Walton Byington on April 2, 1949, in Rigby, Idaho. Collette had a full and eventful life. She is now at peace and walking on the streets of gold in heaven alongside her parents, a cherished nephew, and a beloved aunt, among others. She will be sorely missed. Survivors include: Daughter: Tona (Ken) Granddaughter: Autumn Brother: Herm (Judy) Brother: Dick (Kaye) Brother: Kevin Brother: Reese Brother: Stacy (Teena) Sister: Glenda Sister: Sonya (Rich) Sister: Madeline (Reed) Sister: Fondell (Dan) Sister: Shelly A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 26, 2009, at the First Church of the Nazarene, 1900 Grandview Drive, with Pastor Bob Sherwood officiating. The family will visit with friends one hour prior to services at the church. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences sent online: Roma Christensen rsc@ida.net I was sad to hear the news of Collette's passing. She was such a positive person. She had a lot of love for the Savior and lived her life with him at the core of her being. She was a very special person. I am grateful that I had the chance to know her. My life is better because of her. My prayers are with her family at this difficult time. Love you, Roma Kathie Bischke On earth one day, walking the streets of gold the next. Collette was a wonderful friend and she knew how to keep you on the straight and narrow path. I will miss her so much. Be comforted knowing your mom is no longer suffering. I'm sure you know that. Collette was a very dear friend to me. I will miss her so much . . . especially our Tuesday morning get-togethers that we had with Diana for the past nine years. She was a woman of a deep love of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I will miss her dearly. I love you Collette. Kathie and Craig Bischke Michelle Simpson smsidaho@yahoo.com My sweet nieces I so wish I could be there today with you. I know my sister is finally getting to see Jesus and she is at peace. Colly kept me inspired with emails and prayers. I will so miss her. I am happy for her to be going home at last. Susan Cole I already said this in a couple cards that I gave to Madeline and Sonja, but I'll say it here too. I loved Collette. She was a very special person to talk to and showed Jesus to me in a lot of ways. She's free now, free from her oxygen tank and free to walk, run, and roam all over heaven. Sending my love up to you Collette! Susan Duane and Terrie Coffey coffeyt@wvsd208.org Dear Tona and family... Duane and I were best friends of your Mom and Dad when we were kids...just before you were born. I had the priviledge of being your first "baby sitter" and loved every minute of it. We have your graduation picure among our favorites. We'll never forget the fun times we had with your folks. We couldn't afford to do a lot, so we drank a LOT of coffee and played LOT of pinochle. It was your mom that made me get up and get going and meet people. She taught me not to be so shy. I 'll never forget making all of those waxed diapers for your baby shower. (The one who got the diaper with mustard in it won a door prize! That was your mom's idea. : ) Our first born, Kim LOVED your mom. She teased her and genuinely cared and I think little children sense those they can trust. We loved her...I still have the last letter she wrote. I just read it again about a month ago. Your dad called Duane the other day to let us know. A piece of our life went with her, but we'll cherish you, your mom and dad and all the wonderful memories forever in our hearts. Love Duane and Terrie