Margaret Demott

NORMA DeMOTT Click here to view a video of Norma's life IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Margaret Norma Smith DeMott, 85, of Idaho Falls, made the journey home October 3, 2007. She was born November 3, 1921, in Idaho Falls, to John Smith and Lena Cornell Hebertson Smith. She grew up and attended schools in the area, graduating from Idaho Falls High School. On May 1, 1941, she married Donald Dick DeMott in Idaho Falls. She was a dedicated mother to her son, Steve DeMott, who was born June 12, 1949, in Idaho Falls. She traveled extensively with Dick during his World War II military service, performing civil service duties. She also worked at Slusser Wholesale, from which she retired in 1980. Norma was very involved in her community. She was a Cub Scout Den Mother, a member of the Iona Posse Ladies Auxiliary, and a timer for the Bonneville Chariot Racing Association. Her interests were many and varied. She enjoyed crafts, crocheting, gold panning, attending sporting events, and listening to her family perform music. She was an avid reader with a sharp mind and even sharper wit. Norma especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She will be deeply missed by all those who knew and loved her. Survivors include her son, Steve DeMott of Idaho Falls, four grandchildren, Richard (Tonya) DeMott of Idaho Falls, Keylee DeMott (Jacob Staggie) of Idaho Falls, Cody (Amy) DeMott of Pocatello, and Dan DeMott of Idaho Falls; her great grandchildren, Dakota DeMott, Shelby DeMott, Race DeMott, Moryah DeMott, Hailey Staggie, Allison Mae Staggie, and Jacob Staggie, Jr.; and a brother, Ray Smith of Rigby. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dick, three brothers, John, Robert J., and L. Grant; and a sister, Lena Mae “Babe” Miller. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, October 5, 2007, at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge, with Steve Hunter officiating. The family will visit with friends Thursday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and Friday for one hour prior to the services, both at Wood Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Iona Cemetery. -------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Darci Nuttall darci2573@msn.com To: Keylee, Richard, Cody, and Dan, also Tonya, Amy, Race, Moryah, Dakota and Shelby, and of course, Steve; I just wanted you to know that my heart goes out to you all for the loss of your grandmother ~ geat grandmother, and mother. I know what she meant to each one of you and I wish you all comfort in your memories. Grandma meant a lot to me too, in fact; you all have and hold a very special place in my heart. I wish you all well and pray that you find peace in your sorrow and always remember all the happy times you shared with such a wonderful woman. I know she cared so much for each of you and I know that you already know this, I just want you to know what I saw whenever I was around her and any and all of you. Keylee, you did so much for Grandma, and I know sometimes you felt overwhelmed, but I bet she was grateful for everything you did to make her life a little easier. Take care & know that my thoughts are with you all at this time and always. Love, Darci . . . . . and Bre, Alair, & Chelsi Nuttall Marie Chapple marchapp2@aol.com Steve & family, We wanted to let you know we are sorry for the loss of your mom, grandma, great-grandma. She was a wonderful person. We are sorry we did not make it to the services. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and hearts. We know she will be greatly missed. Steve & Marie Chapple