Lueva Wackerli

Lueva Wackerli - 05/01/2003 Lueva Wackerli - 05/01/2003 LUEVA WACKERLI IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Lueva Becker Wackerli passed peacefully, surrounded by her family, on April 30, 2003, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls, Idaho. She was born November 23, 1924, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Henry and Helena (Eilts) Becker. She grew up on the family farm in Oakland Valley, west of Idaho Falls, and attended the one-room schoolhouse there. After graduating from Idaho Falls High School in 1942 she moved to Santa Cruz, California, where she completed her schooling at Western Union. She was employed by Western Union at Twin Falls, Provo, and Carmel, California. She left Carmel on vacation to Idaho Falls, where she met her future husband, Burt Allen (B.A.) Wackerli. After a year of dating they were married November 21, 1945 in Idaho Falls. Burt’s business, Falls Tractor and Equipment Company, was located on West Broadway in Idaho Falls, which later became the B. A. Wackerli Company and is presently Wackerli Auto Center. The success of the company was due in part to Lueva’s dedication and continued involvement. Lueva was an original member of the F. A. Bridge Club, started in 1946, and also an evening Bridge Club. Her passion for bridge and the enduring friendships she made have lasted through the years. Her other interests included dancing to big band music, the Idaho Falls Posse, bowling, travel, and any kind of card game. Burt and Lueva were blessed with four children, Steve, Stan, Trudy, and Todd. Lueva's greatest love was her family and homemaking. She enjoyed boating, camping, and fishing at Palisades, Island Park, and Yellowstone. Later in life she loved spending time at her home in Scottsdale, Arizona. Her compassion, humor, and dedication to others will be greatly missed. Lueva is survived by her four children, Steve [Laurie] Wackerli, Stan [Jackie] Wackerli, Trudy [Doug] Harmel, and Todd [Karrie] Wackerli, and her grandsons, K. C. Thorne, Landon Wackerli, Lucas Wackerli, Justin Wackerli, and Jarrett Wackerli, all of Idaho Falls. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, three sisters, Lois Homer, Inez Wessell, Ruth Hackman, and two brothers, Hollis Becker and Willis Becker. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 3, 2003, at the St. John's Lutheran Church, 290 – 7th Street,with Pastor Richard Collin officiating. The family will visit with friends on Friday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home, 273 North Ridge, and Saturday for one hour prior to the services at the church. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. The family would like to offer a special thank-you to Dr. Wingerson, the staff at EIRMC, Qualicare, Fairwinds/Sandcreek Retirement Community, and the employees of Wackerli Auto Center for their care and support. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials to St. John’s Lutheran Church, 290 – 7th Street, Idaho Falls, ID 83401. If you would like to offer your condolences fill in the form below. Name E-Mail Message [ Previous Obituary - Joalene Robinson | Current Obituary | Next Obituary - Alonda Phelps ]