Helen Ogren

JOYCE OGREN AMMON, ID -- Helen Joyce Ogren, 71, of Ammon, died July 21, 2009, at The Gables Assisted Living Center. She was born May 28, 1938 in Vero Beach, Florida, to Leonard Howard and Helen Crocker Howard. She grew up and attended school in Vero Beach. She married Elton Earl "Al" Ogren on November 17, 1956 in Florida. They made their home in Long Beach, California. They moved to Ammon in 1974. Elton preceded her in death on May 1, 2005. She worked as a department manager for K-Mart until her retirement. She enjoyed camping, traveling, and spending time with her family. Survivors include: Son: William "Bill" Ogren, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Susan (Rex) Richards, Iona, ID Son: Alan Ogren, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Glenn Ogren, Idaho Falls, ID Brother: Albert (Vickie) Howard, Andrews, NC 9 Grandchildren & 7 Great Grandchildren She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and two sisters, Jeannie Gore and Shirley Ruman. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, July 27, 2009, at Ammon Cemetery with Brian McBride officiating. The family will visit with friends on Monday from 1:00 p.m. to 1:45 p.m. at Wood East Side, 963 S. Ammon Road, before departing to the cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Mary Lemons lemonsal@msn.com So sorry for the loss of your mother, we are here for your family in this time of loss. Love you guys, Sonny, Mary, Airelle and Lea Lemons in Ucon, Idaho Sharon Anderson slanderson66@att.net Billy, Alan, Susan and Glenn, I am so sorry for your loss. I know the pain of losing your mother is so great. I can only be happy that she is with her sisters and Uncle Ray and Grandma and Paw-Paw and we will all be with them all someday. I wish I could be there. Love all of you and if you need anything, please call us. Albert and Vicki Howard howardsmtn@verizon.net Dear Bill, Alan, Susan, Glen, We are feeling sad for you kids. We kno w what you are going thru. Let the love and memories you had of your mother console you right now. Vicki and I will always remember the Help from Your mom and dad and the good times we had in Idaho. We wish you all the best and let us know if we can help. Wayne Howard Moefire134@aol.com Dear Family, I am very saddened to hear the news of Aunt Joyces passing. I am sure her and Uncle Elton are together now and that we can all feel a bit of relief from. I am sorry I am not able to be there for you guys at this time. I love you and you're in my prayers. Wayne Dawn Lee Stevens (Sis) Hi guys, So sorry to hear About Aunt Joyce. I know you guys will really miss her. I can only hope you will be closer together after all this. Love and Hugs, Sis Dear Billy, Susan, Alan & Glen, Along with all the rest of your families. Our love & prayers go out to ya'll. We know all to well the loss & grief shares when a loved one dies. Our hope is in knowing that you will again see them one day! When we are all with Jesus. I would like to encourage all of you to find your hope in Jesus. Find a local church and get involved, bring the kids & the grandkids. I know that this is the one true way to find healing is from Jesus. You now have my email, if anyone wants to get in contact with me. I would love to hear from ya'll. Love, Christina, Charlie & family Dear Billy, Susan, Alan and Glenn, Our heart goes out to ya'll at this most difficult time in your lives. I will always remember Aunt Joyce and her soft spoken, sweet, beautiful spirit. She reminds me so much of Paw-Paw. Our only comfort is that this is not "good-bye" but "see you later". Know that Paw-Paw, Grandma, Mom and Aunt Shirley are all with her and she is not alone. Our prayer is that the Holy Spirit comforts you each time you think of her. Love, Faith, Randy, Randall, Sarah and Jacelyn Sean Stevens stevensfire456@yahoo.com Dear Ogren family, we send our love and support during this sad time in all of our lives. Aunt Joyce was a special lady and will now be with Uncle Elton where she belongs. Our love and best wishes, cousin Sean and family in Florida