Joann Madsen

Click Here To View Memorial Video JoAnn I. Madsen, 63, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away September 13, 2015, surrounded by her loved ones. She was under the care of OneSource Hospice. JoAnn was born May 8, 1952, in Havre, Montana, to Joseph Clyde Avila and Daisy Rose Dipasquale Avila (later Brockman). She grew up and attended schools in Havre. On August 22, 1992, she married Gerald D. Madsen in Idaho Falls, Idaho. JoAnn and Gerald made their home in Idaho Falls, where JoAnn worked for 22 years as a bus driver for the INL. She was a member of Jehovah's Witnesses and enjoyed sharing her faith with others. JoAnn was very devoted to her faith and looked forward to the Jehovah's Witness three-day conventions every year and seeing old friends. She enjoyed traveling, camping, riding four wheelers, the outdoors, reading and going to movies - and especially spending time with family. JoAnn enjoyed people and had a smile that would light up a room. She made friends everywhere she went. JoAnn is survived by her loving husband, Gerald Madsen of Idaho Falls, ID; son, Joseph Colvin of PA, daughter, Valerie Williams of VA, daughter, Vanessa Segura of Idaho Falls, ID, daughter, Valean Labra of Idaho Falls, ID, brother, Joe Yellow Robe of Havre, MT, brother, Francis Avila of Idaho Falls, ID, sister, Clara Rodriguez of Idaho Falls, ID, sister, Connie Avila of Idaho Falls, ID, sister, Genia Avila of Idaho Falls, ID, sister, Elizabeth Avila of Idaho Falls, ID. 17 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Avila and Daisy Brockman, a brother, Richard Avila, and a sister, Dolores Brough. The family wishes to express their appreciation to OneSource Hospice for their kindness and care during JoAnn's illness, as well as those at Peak Village who directly took care of her. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, September 18, 2015, at Wood Funeral Home, 273 North Ridge, with Russell Goyen of the Idaho Falls Jehovah's Witnesses officiating. The family will visit with friends Thursday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and Friday from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m., both at Wood Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery in Havre, Montana.

Funeral Services will be held

11:00 a.m. ,Friday, September 18, 2015 Wood Funeral Home 273 North Ridge Avenue Idaho Falls, ID, Bonneville 83402 Notes: The family will visit with friends from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday and from 10:00 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Friday, both at Wood Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Calvary Cemetery in Havre, Montana