Gina Strobel

GINA BROWNING STROBEL Click here to view a video of Gina's life IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Gina Louise Browning Strobel, 38, of Idaho Falls died July 30, 2008, at her home from a lingering illness. She was born August 8, 1969, in Idaho Falls to Merle B. Browning and Wendy K. Hodge Browning. She has lived in the Idaho Falls area most of her life. She attended Linden Park and Fairview Elementary Schools, Bonneville Junior High School and graduated from Bonneville High School. She also attended Brigham Young University. She married Edward Morgan of Draper, Utah, on July 22, 1991. They later divorced. She married David Strobel of Idaho Falls, on June 14, 2002. They later divorced. She worked as a librarian and duty aide at White Pine Charter School. She was the assistant manager at Bath and Body Works, Maurices, Jay Jacobs and Musicland. She also worked in the family business, Browning Honey Co, Inc. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints where she served as a Primary teacher, visiting teaching coordinator and visiting teacher and a church librarian. She also served in the Young Women’s organization. She enjoyed reading, movies, camping, bicycling, jigsaw puzzles, traveling, sightseeing, writing, and music. She loved spending time with her family, especially her two children who were her greatest pride that truly inspired her life. Gina is survived by her parents, and Daughter, Sidney Elle Louise Morgan of Idaho Falls; Son, Jack Charlton Strobel of Idaho Falls; Brother, Tom B. (Viodelda)Browning of Idaho Falls; Brother, James F. (Laurie) Browning of Idaho Falls; Sister: Andrea Peterson of Idaho Falls; Brother; Zacory (Cynthia) Browning of Idaho Falls Sister, Teo (Zachary) Cutler of Selah, Washington; Funeral Services will be at 12:00 p.m. Saturday, August 2, 2008, at the Idaho Falls LDS St. Leon Ward, 6529 North 15th East, with Bishop Alvin Arave officiating. The family will visit with friends Saturday from 10:30 a.m. until 11:45 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in the Annis-Little Butte Cemetery. --------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: David Strobel davidestrobel@yahoo.com Gina will be missed by myself and family. I will always have a love in my heart for Gina and all of you! David Strobel Christopher Marcozzi cmarc32@hotmail.com I love you Gina...I know your happy again...say hello to Grandmom for me...hope to see you soon...Chris Dillon Hammond Dillon gives his condolences to his step-brother and sister. Sidney and Jack! Kim (Pettingill) Heinke Samishbay2@aol.com I knew Gina in early grade school at Linden Park, and also attended Bonneville Jr. and Sr. High with her. She was a kindhearted person ... just sweet and pleasant. To all of Gina's loved ones, I am very sorry for your loss. Kara Elison Farden gkfarden@aol.com I am so sorry to hear about Gina. She was a good friend of mine in highschool and although we haven't stayed in touch, I often think about her and the fun times we shared. My sincere condolences to her family. D and Elaine Simmons We loved Gina and will miss her. Our love goes with all of you at this time of loss. We know there are tough times still ahead, but remember that you are loved by many, including us and we would do anything to help. Deanna (Andersen) Ockerman deannao8@msn.com I am so sorry for your loss. I grew up with Gina and was good friends with her in the ward and in school. She is such a great person. I had so much fun with her when we double dated and hung out with friends! My prayers are with you. Deanna Andersen Ockerman Cheryl Galyean cmgalyean@ida.net Dear Sidney and Jack, Your mother was a beautiful women inside and out. She loved you. She'll always live in our hearts and minds, where we hold our most precious people and things close to us. Mrs. Galyean Nathan Hunsaker and RehabAuthority Physical Therapy nate@rehabauthority.com We just wanted you to know how sorry we are for your loss and how grateful we are for having been able to get to know Gina. She was such an inspiration to us and made us all want to be better than we were. Our prayers are with you and we hope that your hearts will be comforted. Nicole Wright Suor My sincere condolences go out to you all at this time of sorrow in your lives. I grew up with Gina through church, elementary, middle and high school and have many great memories of the times we spent together. She was a very special person with such a bubbly personality and love of life. She will be greatly missed. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Nicole Wright Suor Daniel McLaughlin fatrat@cableone.net Dear Strobel & Browning Families, We wish to express our sincere condolences to you. We knew Gina in the Shamrock Park Ward. She was an amazing woman of courage and strength. Despite her long battle with illness, she still smiled and kept pushing to beat this illness. Sidney and Jack, we know your mom will be ever watchful over you. She loved you so much and was so proud of you. Dan & Pattie McLaughlin John and Nell Andersen rozenell@msn.com We are sad to hear of the passing of Gina. We enjoyed watching her grow up in Coltman. May God's choicest blessings be with her family. John and Nell Andersen Sandy Bowen sandy.bowen@unco.edu Dear Browning Family I was saddened to hear of Gina’s passing. I am sure this has been a very long, hard journey for all of you. I pray for your peace and tranquility in the coming days and months. May you find comfort in the memories you hold dear. With Love, Sandy Bowen White Pine Charter School Staff cdepperschmidt@whitepinecharterschool.org We are sorry for your loss, Sid and Jack. We're thinking of you and sending love your way. C. Depperschmidt for WPCS Kelly Olsen Parkinson phx2hot@cox.net I am so sorry for your loss. Gina was such a fun girl to go to school with. I have good memories of her and I working at the mall back in the 80's. She will truly be missed. Suzanne (Packer) Mickelsen Zann10@msn.com When I went to Ucon Elementary & Gina went to Fairview Elementary, our teachers set up a "pen pal" program. Gina was my first "pen pal" ever! It was so fun to hear from someone I didn't even know, but I got to know her through her letters she wrote to me. She sent me her school photo and I sent her mine (I'm sure I still have it). As girls, we had a lot to share! I then had the privilege of getting to know her better as we attended Bonneville (Jr. High and High School) and eventually graduating with her. She was such a fun person ~ I always enjoyed her sense of humor! =) She is so beautiful! Thanks for sharing her memories with us. She will be missed. My sincerest condolences to Gina's family and friends. Suzanne (Packer) Mickelsen =) Monique (George) Robinson idahonikki@hotmail.com To Gina's Family - It was very sad news when I heard of Gina's passing. We went to school together and I thought a lot of Gina, especially with her strength in committing to conquering her illness. She was always a great example of a strong woman/mother/friend. I am sorry for your loss, she has left this world all too soon. May you find peace eventually in knowing that she no longer suffers. - Monique Sean Malone Shaldarr01@yahoo.com In the little time that I got to know Gina, I got to see someone, despite her battle with cancer, love life, people, always thoughtful of others and their feelings, always giving an encouraging word, and the love that she had for her family. To Sdney and Jack, your mother was a great person. Know that through the Plan of Salvation, you will be with her again someday. Until then, know that she will always watch over you, and guide you when she can throughout your lives. May God bring peace to you - all of you - at this time, and as you heal, realize that know matter what, she is still there. Sincerely, Sean Lydia Penrod lydiapenrod@juno.com Gina and I became friends when she came to The National Institute of Health for treatment of her illness. I was her visiting teacher here in Washington, DC, and came to love her very much. She was so positive and cheerful, despite the trials she experienced. Sidney and Jack were her favorite subjects and she was filled with love for them and for her family, who sacrificed so much for her. I know that losing her will create an empty space in your lives, but she will be waiting to embrace all of you again. Her greatest concern was for her children, whom she entrusted to her parents without hesitiation. My prayers are for comfort and healing for all of you. Her love for you is eternal. Lydia Penrod Chris Marcozzi cmarc32@hotmail.com Five months today . . . they say time heals all wounds . . . not yet I suppose . . . love you always. Chris