Edith Pugmire

MAE PUGMIRE Click here to view Mae's Video Tribute IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Edith Mae Schwartz Pugmire, 86, of Idaho Falls, died September 2, 2009, at her home of causes incident to age. She was under the care of Aspen Home Health & Hospice. Mae was born April 14, 1923, in Weston, Idaho, to John Schwartz and Venna May Schvaneveldt Schwartz. She grew up in Weston and graduated from Westside High School. She earned a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Utah State University. She married Stuart Herman Pugmire June 16, 1947, in the Logan, Utah, LDS Temple. They made their home in Idaho Falls, where they owned and operated Pugmire Dairy and Eastern Idaho Dairy for 30 years. Mae was a homemaker and mother and taught grade school at Emerson, New Sweden, and Bush Elementary Schools until her retirement. Stuart passed away September 3, 1998. An active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she served in various capacities in all the auxiliaries over the years. Mae loved being a mother and devoted her life to her family. She took great pleasure in her home and yard. Mae was a friendly and outgoing person and loved visiting with family and friends. Survivors include: Son: Keith (Dena, deceased) Pugmire, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Pamela K. (Rob) Craft, Portland, OR Brother: David Schwartz, Bancroft, ID Sister: Nada Jeo, Kearns, UT Sister: Helen Olsen, Dayton, ID 9 Grandchildren & 1 Great Granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and a brother, Keith Schwartz. Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, September 5, 2009, at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge, with Bishop Carroll Perkes of the Idaho Falls LDS 3rd Ward officiating. The family will visit with friends Saturday from 1 to 1:45 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: The Robbins Family Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Savanna enjoyed going to visit "Mrs. Pugmire" with grandma and her memories will always be great of the grandma next door to grandma. Amy Omanson Scarr I had Mrs. Pugmire as my 3rd grade teacher at Bush Elementary. She was the best teacher! For years afterward and even recently, I'd see her and she was always genuinely interested in how I was doing. She was a wonderful woman and loved all her students. I'm so sorry for your loss and I know she will be missed greatly. Valerie Omanson vomanson@live.com What a wonderful woman she was! My daughter loved her as a teacher and I loved her as a friend. She was always so loving and kind. She was always genuinely interested in how my daughter Amy and her children were doing. I will miss her smiling face. My heart and prayers go with her family. Norma (Roberts) Nelson norma.nelson22@yahoo.com To Keith and Pam, We would like you to know how sorry we are to hear of your sweet mom's passing, she was a very special friend to our family, and we will miss her dearly. She was always so bright and chipper every time we saw her. I will always remember her for that, and her kindness and love she gave very freely . . . May the good Lord watch over you both and help you to grow forward without her presence, but just her special spirit to lead you on. Friends always, The Roger Nelson Family and the Merlin & Norma Roberts Family (Norma, Kent, Bonnie, Susanne, Jeffrey, Teresa, Melanie, Pat, Shawn, Rose, and Matthew) Patricia Roberts Evans pattigirle@yahoo.com I was sad to hear of the passing of your mother. There are so many things I remember about her. It was always fun to go to your house, Pam. I know what good people your parents were to all of the Roberts family. We are very thankful and blessed to have known both your Mother and Father. She will be remembered fondly and deeply missed. My love and prayers go out to you and your families. Love, Patricia Evans Willa & Rex Swim Keith, Sorry to here of your great loss. Nothing can ever replace our parents. Try to remember all the good times. With Deepest Sympathy. Willa Roger Orme Dear Keith and Pam, I was sad when I heard about your mom's death. But I was fortunate to have visited with her just a few days prior. She had a radiant smile and her expression was filled with love. We talked for hours. I was really touched by her, and I will never forget that day. May you be blessed with peace and love forever. Sincerely, Roger Orme Roxie Fager I was able to visit with Mae every Friday that we got our hair done and she was kind, thoughtful and we had eye problems to compare. The last time I saw her was in Dr. Moffat's office last month. I truly enjoyed her and loved her. A delightful, gracious lady. My sincere condolences, Roxie Fager Nancy I Potter nakap2@juno.com Dear Pugmire Family, I want you to know how much I enjoyed knowing your mother. She was such a fun lady. She had a great sense of humor. I enjoyed the times I got to visit with her. I taught in District 91 for many years and so saw her often. She was a wonderful lady who was a very positive influence in my life. May you be blessed with peace and understanding at this time. Most sincerely, Nancy Potter Ed and Adele Harper eaharper@bridgemail.com Keith and family, We just found out about your mother. She was a wonderful mom and teacher. She always talked about how much she loved her family. We truly are thankful for the plan of salvation to help us through this time of grieve. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love, Ed and Adele Linda Foster Herbst lrfh@msn.com We are sorry to hear of your mother's passing. She was a great lady and friend. We will miss her greatly. She had a great sense of humor. The 3rd Ward won't be the same without her. We loved her very much. The Jay Foster Family (Ken, Kevin, Linda, Sherry, Kym & Kelly) Norma (Millward) Bird dbird2005@msn.com To Pam and Keith and their family, I was so sorry to hear of Aunt Mae's passing. I had just talked to her on the phone in April when she called to ask about mom (Katie). I saw the obituary and the picture brought back fond memories. I was sorry that mom did not make it to the funeral, but for one reason or another no one here could get away. She was very upset to hear the news, however she is very senile and did not remember it for long. I learned from the obituary that Mom and Aunt Mae were just a few days apart in age. Mom said I guess I am the last one and I'll go next. I feel bad that we did not take the time to come to Idaho Falls and visit Aunt Mae, but that is life. I hope all is well with you and your family and if you have a chance to visit mom she is still at the old home on Brennan. I hope the funeral was very nice. My best wishes. Norma Bird (for Katie Millward and family)