Fern Stork

FERN STORK IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Fern Johanne Whittaker Stork, 74, of Idaho Falls, passed away November 26, 2006 at Life Care Center. Fern was born to John and Emily Whittaker in Prior Lake, Minnesota on October 21, 1932. Fern and her parents lived there until Fern was 3 years old. At that time, the family moved to Hinckley, Minnesota to take over and run Fern's Grandparent's farm. Fern's sister, Marlys, was born one and a half years after moving to the farm. Fern attended a little one room country school for eight years. The next fouryears she attended the Hinckley High School in Hinckley, Minnesota, where she graduated. After she graduated, Fern moved to Wayzata, Minnesota, where she trained to be a practical nurse. She worked for some time at the Martinson Clinic in Wayzata. Later, Fern worked at a hospital in Pine City, Minnesota. Fern worked a lot in the maternity ward. She loved taking care of the babies and younger children. After two years, Fern moved to Minneapolis, Minnesota, and found a job at a nursing home. Fern and Will met in Minneapolis and after a few months they were married on July 25, 1970. They lived in Minneapolis for a few years after which they moved to Idaho Falls, Idaho where they have lived since.Fern and Will went to church in Idaho Falls and Pocatello. Fern worked in the Dorcas department for the church. She and her friends made many quilts and supplied bedding, food, clothing, and household things to people in need. She loved her church and also helped in the cradle roll department. She loved the children. Fern and Will also helped the people at Fort Hall Indian Reservation. They taught Arts and Crafts and shared the love of the Lord. They loved cooking, canning, and baking. They picked their apples and made pies. At Thanksgiving and Christmas they made food baskets for those that didn't have enough for themselves. Fern loved helping those that needed her love and attention. Fern will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Survivors include: Husband: Will Stork, Idaho Falls, ID Sister: Marlys (Gene, Sr.) Yocum Nephew: Gene (Tammy) Yocum II Niece: Linda (Jeff) Wermerskirchen Niece: Denise (Lester) Bentley Great Nephew: Gene (Jenny) Yocum III Great Nephew: Brent Yocum Great Nephew: Travis Yocum Great Niece: Ashley (Matt) Forbes Great Niece: Carol Bentley Great Niece: Laura Bentley Great Great Niece: Hailey Yocum Great Great Nephew: Isaiah Yocum Sister-in-law: Doris Schwartz Sister-in-law: Carol Pontius Brothers-iin-law: Dale (Rhonda) Stork, and Benny Stork She was preceded in death by her parents. "God saw she was getting tired, and a cure was not to be. So he whispered to her gently, "Go to sleep and wait for me." With tears we watcher her suffer, and saw her fade away. Although we loved her dearly, we could not make her stay. A heart of gold stopped beating, hard working hands now rest. God broke our hearts to prove to us, He only takes the best." "Fern, We Love You" Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m., Saturday, December 2, 2006, at the Seventh Day Adventist Church, 253 Valleyview Drive, Pocatello (234-0197). The family will visit with friends at 2 p.m. Saturday at the church.