Gretchen Fjelstad

Gretchen Ruth Fjelstad, 46, of Idaho Falls, passed away December 27, 2011, at her home of natural causes. She was under the care of Hospice of Eastern Idaho. Gretchen was born March 15, 1965, in Bellingham, Washington, the only daughter of Orning Blaine Fjelstad and Gloria Emma Kvinge Fjelstad. She spent her early years in a rural community near Bellingham, then moved with her family to Wenatchee, Washington, in 1971. In 1981 the family relocated to Ketchikan, Alaska, where they lived until 1988, when they moved to Idaho Falls. She graduated from Ketchikan High School in Ketchikan, Alaska, and attended college in Ketchikan. Gretchen worked as a support staff member at Melaleuca and for Hospice of Eastern Idaho. Her last employment was with Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center until she was unable to work because of her illness. Active in the Lutheran Church, Gretchen was involved in many and various volunteer activities in the community and could rightly be called a volunteer extraordinaire. She loved volunteering and interior decorating. Gretchen is survived by her Father, Reverend O. B. Fjelstad of Oak Grove, OR; Brother: Steve Fjelstad of Seattle, WA, Brother: Dan (Jeannie O’Connor) Fjelstad, of Seattle, WA; Brother: Eric (Carolyn) Fjelstad of Oak Grove, OR; She was preceded in death by her mother, Gloria. Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 30, 2011, at the Idaho Falls First Evangelical Lutheran Church, 455 West Sunnyside Road, with Pastor Larry Cudmore officiating.

Memorial Services -- Friday

11:00 a.m. ,Friday, December 30, 2011 First Lutheran Church 455 West Sunnyside Road Idaho Falls, ID 83402