DEBRA KAY CHANDLER
IDAHO FALLS, ID - Debra Kay Chandler, 45, of Idaho Falls,
died September 7, 2003 at her home.
She was born October 23, 1957 at Havre, Montana to Norman
Thompson and Veda May Nielson Thompson. She attended schools in Chinook,
Montana and graduated from high school there.
On November 13, 1976, she married William Lyle Chandler
in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. She was a wife, mother, and homemaker. She
also worked as a bookkeeper for Upper Valley Electric.
She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints and served in the Relief Society Presidency, Primary, Sunday School,
and on the Ward Bulletin Board. She enjoyed all types of crafts including
sewing, crocheting, and painting and loved creating original designs on
the computer and reading.
She had a special love for all of her family and was always
doing thoughtful things for them.
Survivors include:
Husband: W. Lyle Chandler, Idaho Falls, ID
Daughter: Amanda J. (Burke) Adams, Idaho Falls, ID
Daughter: Emily M. (Rick) Cartmell, Idaho Falls, ID
Daughter: Melissa K. Chandler, Idaho Falls, ID
Daughter: Heather A. Chandler, Hyrum, UT
Brother: Norman L. (Pauline) Thompson, Ammon, ID
Brother: Steven N. (Carlene) Thompson, Pocatello, ID
Brother: Richard C. (Melanie) Thompson, Clearfield, UT
Sister: Iretta (Leo) Hanson, Billings, MT
Sister: Jolene Nickey, Idaho Falls, ID
Sister: Dianne (Victor) McKay, Port Townsend, WA
Sister: Laura J. (Charles) Jones, Hyrum, UT
3 Grandchildren
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, September
10, 2003, at the Idaho Falls LDS 18th Ward (1200 Dunbar) with Bishop Frank
Johnston, officiating. The family will visit with friends on Tuesday from
7-8:30 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home (273 N. Ridge) and for one hour prior to
the services at the church. Burial will be at Ririe-Shelton Cemetery.