Mary Fridenstine

MAXINE FRIDENSTINE IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Mary Maxine Linger Fridenstine, 84, of Idaho Falls, died May 10, 2007, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. She was born August 22, 1922, at Idaho Falls, to Charles Reuben Linger and Ethel “Officer” Linger. She grew up and attended schools in the area, graduating from Idaho Falls High School. During World War II, she worked building aircraft and was one of the “Rosie the Riveter” girls. On August 25, 1946, she married Albert Edward Fridenstine, Jr. in Idaho Falls. She was a mother and homemaker and also worked as a teller at First Security Bank. She was a lifelong member of Trinity United Methodist Church and sang in the church choir. She was also choir director at St. John’s Episcopal Church. She enjoyed oil painting, sewing, gardening, and camping. Maxine was an accomplished singer, did some professional singing, recorded a record, and also performed at the Civic Auditorium. Survivors include: Husband: Al Fridenstine of Idaho Falls, ID Son: Albert "Ed" (Cristina) Fridenstine, III of Las Cruces, NM Daughter: Lisa Ann (Jim Raftery) Bower of Meridian, ID Daughter: Jan Marie (Alan) Saxton of Boise, ID Brother: Harrison K. Linger of Louisville, KY Brother: Charles R. (Pat) Linger, Jr. of Santa Barbara, CA 3 Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister, Virginia. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, May 16, 2007, at the Trinity United Methodist Church, 237 North Water, with Reverend Brenda Sene officiating. The family will visit with friends following services at the church. Burial will be in Fielding Memorial Park under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. ------------------------------------------ Condolences received online: Ken Cavanaugh cavana@cableone.net To Al, Lisa & Family, Sorry to hear the news about a great lady. My condolences. Ken Cavanaugh George & Charlotte Pancoast Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We send our love. Dan Whyte djwhyte@kellerlawmt.com Dear Al and Family: I was saddened to hear of the loss of Maxine. She was a wonderful lady, filled with kindness. I treasure the years that you were our neighbors and my parents' friends. My prayers are with you during this time. Dan Meredith Pancoast Hulse rm8898@aol.com Sorry to hear about the loss of Aunt Maxine. Our thoughts, prayers and love are with you all. Ron, Meredith and Family Avery and Carolyn Pratt We are thinking of all of you as you remember the remarkable woman that was your wife, mother and grandmother. Our sincere sympathy.