Imogene Douglass

Imogene Douglass - 02/19/2002 Imogene Douglass - 02/19/2002 IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Imogene Wackerli Douglass was called home on February 16, 2002, at Life Care Center in Idaho Falls, Idaho. She was born April 6, 1923 at the home of her parents, Burt L. and Celia Hanson Wackerli in Idaho Falls. She grew up in Idaho Falls and attended New Sweden Grade School and graduated from Idaho Falls High School in 1941. She then attended Idaho State University. Imogene and her husband, Keith S. Douglass, had their first date on Easter Sunday in 1941. They were married on Easter Sunday April 25, 1943 in Seattle, Washington. They spent time in Washington and later in San Diego, California while Keith was in the navy during WWII. When the war ended they came back to Idaho Falls. After returning, Imogene and Keith started a farm equipment business with her father. That business, Tractor Sales and Auto, Inc., continues today. Imogene was an original member of the F.A. Bridge Club started in 1946 and Evening Bridge Club. Both are still ongoing and those friendships have lasted through the years. About this time Imogene and Keith were blessed with two children, a daughter Terrie and a son Randall. Imogene loved to cook and tend to the needs of her family. Large family dinners were a tradition started by her mother and carried on by Imogene as long as she was able. Her passion for her family and others was what she really excelled at. Imogene and Keith loved to spend time in the summer at Palisades and Arizona in the winter. Imogene demonstrated to all who knew her what patience, understanding and graciousness was truly about. She touched so many with her thoughtfulness and we will miss her always. She is survived by her husband, Keith S. Douglass; a daughter, Terrie Douglass Killian; a son Rand (Cheryl) Douglass all of Idaho Falls; grandsons: Scott (Debbie) Killian of Idaho Falls, Jeff (Laurel) Killian of Salt City, Jason Douglass, of Boise, Jordan Douglass, of Idaho Falls, Patrick Douglass of Idaho Falls; 7 great-grandchildren: Kurt, Ethan, Cody, Kassi, Kylee, Shania and Mia Killian; a sister-in-law, Lueva Wackerli of Idaho Falls; a brother-in-law, S. E. Douglass of Idaho Falls, and nieces and nephews.She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother B. A. Wackerli. A special thank you to the staff at the Life Care Center for all the attention and assistance given Imogene and her family. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday, February 22, 2002 at Wood Funeral Home, 273 North Ridge Avenue, Idaho Falls, Idaho, with Bob Rapp officiating. The family will visit with friends Friday an hour prior to the services. Burial will be at a later date under the direction of Wood Funeral Home, 273 North Ridge Avenue, Idaho Falls, Idaho 83402-4092. Phone: (208) 522-2751 FAX: (208) 522-5413 [ Previous Obituary - Earl L. Johnson | Current Obituary | Next Obituary - Ruth Snarr Cook ]