Doris Kirby

DORIS KIRBY Click here to view Doris's Video Tribute IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Doris Adaline Faust Kirby, 81, of Idaho Falls, passed away April 15, 2009, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 13, 1927, in Idaho Falls, to Martin Oscar Lenus Faust and Norma Adaline Empey Faust. She grew up in Idaho Falls and attended New Sweden School and graduated from Idaho Falls High School. She married Elwood L. Kirby September 15, 1946, in New Sweden. Their marriage was solemnized June 8, 1965, in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. They made their home in New Sweden and Idaho Falls, where she was a homemaker and mother. She also worked as a secretary at the Post Register, as a bookkeeper at Halpin Dairy, Sundberg Pharmacy, Skyline Drug, Leslie Drug, and Jewel Electric. An active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she served as Relief Society President, Primary Chorister, Young Women teacher, and pianist. She served as a Bonneville County Elections Clerk and as President of the New Sweden School PTO. She enjoyed camping, fishing, and spending time in Island Park with family. Survivors include: Husband: Elwood L. Kirby, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Marilyn (Larry) Rutt, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Jeanine (Dann) Mullen, Meridian, ID Daughter: Marsha (Desmond) Gellings, Boise, ID Daughter: Janet Kirby, Idaho Falls, ID 12 Grandchildren, Shane (Cicily) Rutt, Camille (Stephen) Mack, Kristine (Mark) Buttars, Karalee Rutt, Steven (Jayma) Rutt, Clark (Erin) Mullen, Craig Mullen, Jeff Mullen, April Mullen, Tara (Bob) Gagan, Brenda McKinlay, and Charles Ward; 9 Great Grandchildren, Taysen, Adisyn, and Hadley Rutt, Katelyn and Nathan Mack, Nicholas Milloway, Dylan Buttars, Kaydance and Brooklyn Rutt, and baby girl Mullen on the way. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Lila Jean Jordan; and a great grandson, Carter Mullen. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, April 18, 2009, at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge, with Bishop Bruce Machen of the Idaho Falls LDS 39th Ward officiating. The family will visit with friends Friday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and Saturday from 1 to 1:45 p.m., both at Wood Funeral Home. Burial will be in the New Sweden Cemetery . -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Lynn and Martha Kirby lmkirby@cableone.net Elwood and family, We are very saddened at the passing of Doris. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Roger Hodges cuthere1@hotmail.com April 16, 2009 I hope you feel of the sympathy and support of those who have known and loved you over many years. Your family has been an enjoyable and memorable part of my life from visiting Norma and Martin as a youth, to Sunday School with many of you, and visiting Doris and Elwood and life long associations with many of you. It is hard to part with those we so dearly love. I pray you will feel the comfort of Heavenly Father and friends and neighbors who love and care for you. Lance & Kay Paxton To her family, we are so very sad at your loss-I used to enjoy running into Doris at the store - there's not a day that doesn't go by that we don't miss our dear neighbors, Lila & Richard - they were the best! Kay Paxton Earnie & Kathie Hill spot@att.net Dear Marilyn & Larry, We are saddened to learn the passing of your Mom. We extend our sympathy to you and your family. May God grant you the strength to carry you through this time and into the future. Darlene Pasley Dear Marilyn & Larry & family, So sorry for the loss of your mother, Marilyn. My thoughts & prayers are with you. Love, Darlene Pasley David & Kathleen Edmondson kingandkate@ameritec.net Marilyn & Larry: Although we are miles away, our thoughts are with both of you and your family. We were very fond of your Mother and we know she was a loving mother and wife. She has gone to a place to serve our Heavenly Father and see her family. Love, David and Kathy Ann Wheeler b.awheeler@cox.net I extend my love and sympathy to all of Doris's family . . . especially to her devoted husband. Doris and I were Visiting Teacher companions for a number of years and I truly loved and admired her. She did a wonderful service as the President of the Relief Society. My husband Bert was Elwood's home teacher and I accompanied him some of the time. (Bert passed away in 2006) Elwood & Doris were very devoted to each other. I remember they enjoyed going up to their trailer lot in Island Park and Doris really loved to catch trout. I recall the time Doris tripped on a chair after Relief Society one Sunday. It was fortunate that Verna Wilkes was still there to help. Doris spent time recuperating in her trailer in Island Park, it was easier for her to get aroung in the smaller space. I have fond memories of Doris and send my love and condolences to all of her dear family. Ann Wheeler