Jacqueline Nemechek

JACKIE NEMECHEK Click here to view Jackie's Video Tribute IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Jacqueline Marie DeLoach Nemechek, 58, of Idaho Falls, passed away June 10, 2009, at home following a courageous battle with ALS, or Lou Gehrig’s Disease. She was under the care of her family and Hospice of Eastern Idaho. She was born July 20, 1950, in Orlando, Florida, to Frank L. DeLoach and Agnes S. Stiggins DeLoach. She graduated from Sentinel High School in Missoula, Montana. Jackie settled in Idaho Falls in 1972. On February 2, 1972, she married Gary Frank Nemechek in Idaho Falls. She attended nursing school in Idaho Falls; she worked as a nurse at several facilities in both Idaho Falls and Blackfoot. Jackie enjoyed crocheting, knitting, gardening, and touring the country on a motorcycle with her husband. She loved helping others and spending time with her children and grandchildren. She will be missed greatly. Survivors include: Husband: Gary Nemechek, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Kelly (Michael) Andrus, Idaho Falls, ID Grandsons: Korbyn & Haydn Andrus Son: Robert (Michelle) Hathcock, Houston, TX Grandsons: Forrest & Noah Hathcock Sister: Bonnie Cary, Florida She was preceded in death by her parents, and her sister Barbette DeLoach. A Celebration of Life will take place from 3-5 p.m. Monday, June 15, 2009, at Wood Funeral Home “Chapel of the Pines,” 273 North Ridge Avenue. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be sent to the following organizations: Hospice of Eastern Idaho, 1810 Moran Street, Idaho Falls, ID 83401; The University of Utah Health Services Center, Department of Neurology, 30 North 1900 East Salt Lake City, UT 84132; or The Muscular Dystrophy Association, 6485 W. Interchange Lane #101, Boise, ID 83709. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Lauralee Johnson browniekj@q.com I worked with Jackie at the Extended Care in Blackfoot. I just want you to know she was a very good example to us all and a very wonderful lady. I really enjoyed working with her. My prayers and thoughts are with all of you. Cliff and Sue Kime guzzle@atcnet.net Gary and Kelly, Cliff and I would like to give you our deepest symopathy for the loss of your wife/mother. May God guide and help you through your grief. Skip Peyton skippeyton@hotmail.com We are very sad to hear of her passing. She was so young. I didn't know her well but my time spent talking to her at EIRMC was fun. She had a great smile and a big heart. Anything I can do Gary, just yell! God Bless. Skip and Janet Peyton Kristie Poorman krazeekris2004@yahoo.com Jacque was a great nurse and a wonderful person!! I always enjoyed working with her she was always happy and smiling!! Kelly I am so sorry for your loss she will be missed! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!! Wayne & Dianna Smith dws4344@yahoo.com We met Jackie when she visited Robby and Michelle Hathcock in Kissimmee, FL. We truly enjoyed her visit. We are Michelle Hathcock's parents. We send our sympathy with our prayers to comfort you in your loss. Denise Ferrell ferrdeni@isu.edu Hello, I am deeply sorry for the loss of your wife and mother. I just lost my dad to ALS last year, he was 55. It is a very hard thing to go through and I am more then willing to be there even though you do not know me. If you need anything at all, I know what you are going through. Try to remember the good times. She is very lucky to have gotten to spend time with her grandkids; I was 2 weeks from delivering my first child when I lost my dad and she was the first grandchild for my parents. ALS is an awful awful disease and hopefully a cure can be found soon for it! Take care Denise Ferrell