Gregory Schwartzenberger

Gregory Paul Schwartzenberger, 62, of Idaho Falls, passed away peacefully March 4, 2011, at his home from complications due to liver cancer. He was under the care of his loving family and Hospice of Eastern Idaho. Gregory was born June 14, 1948, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Paul Francis Schwartzenberger and Rose Martha Stone Schwartzenberger. He grew up in Idaho Falls and attended Holy Rosary Catholic School and Idaho Falls High School. He continued his education at Idaho State University and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree. Gregory served his country in the United States Navy during the Vietnam War. He was a lifelong resident of Idaho Falls and worked as a finish carpenter. Gregory married Gwen Weaver in 1972 and they had a son, Frank. They were later divorced. He married Kathleen Fay Stoner-Hamilton May 5, 1984, in Idaho Falls. Together they raised their blended family of three children. Gregory was a member of the Roman Catholic Church and a member of the VMCCA (Veterans Motor Car Club of America). He enjoyed art, cross-country skiing, camping, golfing, hiking, wood working, weaving, making pottery, traveling and spending time with his family, particularly his granddaughter, Megan. Survivors include his wife, Kathy, of Idaho Falls; two sons, Frank Schwartzenberger of Idaho Falls and Martin T. Hamilton of Renton, WA, a daughter, Camille Hoyle of Idaho Falls, and one granddaughter, Megan Hoyle. Eleven siblings also survive him, Gary (Dawn) Schwartzenberger, Douglas J. (Rhonda) Schwartzenberger, Mark (Diane) Schwartzenberger, and Andrew Schwartzenberger, all of Idaho Falls, Gloria (Rolfe) Huebner of Burley, ID, Eric (Kathleen) Schwartzenberger of Hailey, ID, Carol (James) Brogger of Lenoir City, TN, Teresa (Duane) Truitt of Placitas, NM, Joseph (Susan) Schwartzenberger of Everett, WA, Mary (Mark) Antrobus of Jackson, WY, Julie Smith of Ririe, ID, and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Rose, and two stillborn brothers, John David Schwartzenberger and Charles Timothy Schwartzenberger. A Rosary Service will be held at 6:00 p.m. Friday, March 11, 2011, at Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 South Ammon Road, followed by visitation with the family from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, March 12, 2011, at Wood Funeral Home East Side, with visitation one hour prior to the services. Please wear red, as it is Greg's favorite color, and this is a celebration of his life. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Primary Children's Medical Center, P. O. Box 58249, Salt Lake City, UT 84158-0249 or online at http://intermountainhealthcare.org/hospitals/primarychildrens/donations/Pages/MemorialsHonorariums.aspx.

Memorial Services - Saturday

11:00 a.m. ,Saturday, March 12, 2011 Wood Funeral Home East Side 963 South Ammon Road Idaho Falls, ID 83406 Notes: Rosary Services will be held at 6 p.m. Friday, March 11th, at Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 S. Ammon Road. The family will visit with friends following the Rosary until 8 p.m. The family will also visit with friends on Saturday for one hour prior to services.