Leilani Egbert

LEILANI EGBERT IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Leilani Susan Hemphill Egbert, 62, of Idaho Falls, died December 6, 2007, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. She was born July 2, 1945, in San Diego, California, to Arthur Jewell Hemphill and Dorothy Mae Mardis Hemphill. She attended schools in San Diego, Las Vegas, and graduated from Pocatello High School. She continued her education at Idaho State University in Pocatello. On June 25, 1966, she married Jay R. Egbert in Pocatello. She was a mother and homemaker, and owned and managed Wrangler Roast Beef in Idaho Falls with her husband. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She enjoyed stitchery, needle work, salmon fishing, hiking, and camping. Leilani’s greatest joy was being a mother. Survivors include: Husband: Jay Egbert, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Jared E. (Dana) Egbert, Bentonville, AR Brother: Art (Delores) Hemphill, Hermiston, OR 7 Grandchildren She was preceded in death by her son, Jesse R. Egbert. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, December 10, 2007, at Wood Funeral Home East Side (963 S. Ammon), with Bishop Randy Hurley of the Ammon LDS 6th Ward officiating. The family will meet with friends on Sunday from 6-8 p.m. and Monday for one hour prior to services, both at Wood East Side. Burial will be in the Grant-Central Cemetery. -------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Jon and Aloha Oud Our thoughts and prayers are with the family of Leilani Brande (McKnight) Hendricks bhendricks@stoller.com I worked with Leilani at Wrangler for a number of years. She was a wonderful woman and taught me the value of pride in my work. I have excelled in my career and feel that it started with both Jay and Leilani. My memories of her include a bubbly persona and a big smile. I apologize for not making the funeral or viewing. I just learned of her passing. Your family is in my prayers. I pray that you all may find peace and comfort from our dear Savior. He does love each of us and is there for us, if we just ask. Sincerely, Brande (McKnight) Hendricks Kaye Lemons/Sewell kayetrego@hotmail.com I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I have known Leilani for over 30 years. Leilani and Jay were our neighbors in Ammon many years ago and my children Shawn and Paulette grew up with them. I always made sure I stopped in to see her @ the Wrangler, she always had a smile and made me feel welcome. She will be missed.