Mabel Winterfeld

MABEL J. WINTERFELD IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Mabel Juanita Winterfeld, 96, formerly of Swan Valley, passed away February 15, 2010, at Lincoln Court Retirement Center in Idaho Falls. She was born April 13, 1913, in Monett, Missouri, to Rufus Daniel Traughber and Nellie Francis Hillman Traughber. The family moved to Swan Valley in 1914. Mabel went to school at Swan Valley Elementary for 8 years. O.E. Bell Jr. High for 1 year and then moved with her sister Clara to Palto Alto, California, to finish her schooling. She moved back to Swan Valley and worked as the assistant postmaster and clerk at the Swan Valley Commissary, which was owned by her parents. She married Fredrick Christian (Fritz) Winterfeld on April 13, 1934, in Boise, Idaho. They had one son, Delbert. They worked together on their farm in Swan Valley. Fritz passed away September 21, 1963 in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Through the years Mabel worked on the farm and was a cook at the Angus Café in Swan Valley. She later worked as a cook at LeBaron’s Restaurant in Idaho Falls and took great pride in the many meals she cooked for the folks that came into the restaurant. Mabel served on the Red Cross Board for 18 years . She was a member of the Swan Valley Ladies Pinochle club for over 50 years. She was a charter member and served as an elder at the Chapel in the Valley in Swan Valley. Mabel enjoyed cooking big meals for her family and playing Parchesi with all of her grandchildren. She is survived by her son, Delbert F. ( June) Winterfeld of Swan Valley; Two Granddaughters, Trudy (Drew) Johnson of Idaho Falls and Wendy (Casey) Robinson of Gooding, Idaho. 7 Great Grandchildren and 4 Great Great Grandchildren with one on the way. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fritz, a grandson, Ted D. Winterfeld, and all of her brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, February 18, 2010, at the First Presbyterian Church, 325 Elm Street, with Reverend Dr. Dennis Falasco and Reverend Laura Baarda officiating.. The family will visit with friends Thursday from 1 to 1:45 p.m. prior to the services at the church. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Boyd and LaDene Wiese Delbert, Please accept our sympathies in the passing of your Mother. She and your dad hired me for my first haying job. They were special folks. Lynn Kirby lmkirby@cableone.net Trudy and Drew, I am sorry to hear of the passing of your grandmother. I want you to know that my thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Lynn Kirby Don & Karen Moedl dkmoedl@frontiernet.net Just wanted you to know that many thoughts are with you, and to offer you deepest sympathy in the loss of your loved one.... Don and Karen Bill and Jan Shively bjshiv@mudlake.net Sorry to hear of your loss, Delbert and June, but she lived a good long life, didn't she? Rodger and Carol Jensen Trudy and Drew. We were saddened to read about your sweet little grandmother. She looked like she would have been easy to love and looked a lot like my mother. She lived a long good life... I am sure she will have a great reunion in heaven. And remember that memories are the legacy of love... so cherish all of those memories... Love, Roger and Carol Connie Jo Woods conniejowoods@hotmail.com I am sorry to hear of your loss. May God bless you to be able to always remember what a wonderful person Mabel was and is. She and you have always been great neighbors. Jessie & Alvin Taylor taylorqc@aol.com Trudy & Family: So sorry to hear of the passing of your grandmother, even though I only spent a few years in Swan Valley, I bet your time with your grandmother there are very fond memories. We will be thinking of you this week, love you all. Taylor Family Kirk Clark and Family grandpakirky@gmail.com Dear Trudy, Drew, and Family; Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time of having to say good-bye to such a special lady. I remember as a small lad, when my parents would occasionally take us to LeBaron’s Restaurant for breakfast, and there eat the best chicken fried steak ever. I wouldn’t be surprised to know that it was Mabel who was the cook. She was a great example to many, and leaves behind many wonderful memories. I’m certain she is now having a special reunion with her beloved Fritz. We love you guys!!! Travis & Kathy Johnson traviscjohnson1@gmail.com Our condolences to you all. It looks like she lived a full life. Ron & Dixie Dear Trudy and Drew, It is hard to let such a dear pioneer leave us. We send our love and prayers to you guys. You are so dear to us! Love, Ron, Dixie and Family Jean Jessen Henninger jeanh@highdesertrealtors.com So sorry to hear about your Mother. I so remember the Pinochle club. My Mother was definitely into that. Love and Prayers are with you. Jean Henninger