Mary Monnie

MARY TALBOT MONNIE Click here to view Mary's Video Tribute IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Mary Lou Simpson Talbot Monnie, 81, of Idaho Falls, died November 28, 2008, at The Gables Assisted Living Center of Ammon from complications due to Alzheimers. She was under the care of Eastern Idaho Home Health and Hospice. She was born August 4, 1927, in Shelley, Idaho, to Charles Francis Simpson and Mary LaVon Cox Simpson. She attended Shelley schools. She graduated with an Associate's Degree from the Stevens Heninger Business College in Salt Lake City, Utah. On September 25, 1947, she married Lewis William Talbot. Together they raised their three children in Idaho Falls. Lewis passed away in 1970. In November of 1991, she married Darrell I. Monnie in Idaho Falls and he passed away a year later. She was involved with the Idaho Falls Senior Citizen's Center. She was a member of the Sweet Adelines and the Jolly Mixers Square Dancers. She spent 16 years at Albertsons as a checker before retiring in 1989. Mary enjoyed golfing, square-dancing, fishing, relaxing at her cabin, and camping. She loved spending time with her family and friends. Survivors include: Daughter: Valerie J. (Dan) Tomblison, Pocatello, ID Son: Robert L. (Brenda) Talbot, Fruitland, ID Son: Paul W. (Debra) Talbot, Rigby, ID Brother: Robert “Bud” Simpson, Shelley, ID Companion & Best Friend: Art Peeler She was blessed with 7 Grandchildren & 10 Great Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Dora Savage and Maxine Jensen, her first husband, Lewis Talbot, and her second husband Darrell Monnie. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, December 3, 2008, at the First Presbyterian Church, 325 Elm Street, with Reverend Dr. Dennis Falasco officiating. The family will visit with friends Tuesday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home, 273 North Ridge, and one hour prior to services at the church. Burial will be in Fielding Memorial Park under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. --------------------------------------------- Condolences sent online: Sue Ann (Peeler) Aleo suealeo@yahoo.com Please accept our deepest sympathy. Mary was a wonderful and loving companion to my father. We are deeply saddened by her loss. Sue Ann (Peeler) Aleo and Tony Coscarella Dennis D. Pottorff [dennisdale@juno.com] Condolences to the family of Mary Monnie from the "over the hill gang." Eunice, Kay, Roberta Mellonie Holmes Mellonie-Holmes@msn.com Dear Bob and Brenda We are so sorry for the loss of your mother. I only met her a few times and she was a very classy lady. It is very hard to lose a parent but she is with God and will always be with you. Rob and Mellonie Holmes Kevin Clegg kd_clegg@msn.com Dear Paul, I wanted to let you know that I am thinking about you today. I'm sorry to hear about the passing of your mother. She was a neat lady and she did a great job of raising you. You and I were good friends in high school and even though we have been separated by time and distance for some time I still consider you a great guy and a good friend. My prayers are with you in this time of loss.