Maxine Sommer

MAXINE SOMMER IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Maxine Sommer, 83, of Ammon, died peacefully on December 30, 2009, at her home. She was briefly under the care of Hands of Hope Hospice. Maxine was born February 27, 1926, in Camas, Idaho, to John Wesley Scheets and Anna Williams Scheets. She attended Madison High School. She married Etsel Edward Sommer on August 4, 1945, in Elko, Nevada. Their marriage was solemnized on October 4, 1950, in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. They made their home in Ammon, where they raised their seven children. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in the Stake Relief Society Presidency, as the Primary President, and in various other positions in other auxiliaries. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, music, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends. Survivors include: Husband: Etsel E. Sommer, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Michael John (Jeannie) Sommer, Ammon, ID Son: Jeffrey Edward Sommer, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Kevin Eric (Terri) Sommer, Boise, ID Daughter: Laurie Ann (Mark) Welker, Ammon, ID Daughter: Shelly Lee (Paul) Snarr, Idaho Falls, ID Son: David Matthew Sommer, Ammon, ID Son: Thomas Etsel Sommer, Salt Lake City, UT Sister: Neva (Wayne) Larsen, Newdale, ID Sister: Helen (Gary) Edginton, Ammon, ID 22 Grandchildren, 22 Great Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers, and three sisters. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, January 2, 2010, at the Ammon LDS 1st Ward, 3000 Central Avenue. The family will visit with friends on Friday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 S. Ammon Road, and Saturday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. prior to services at the church. Burial will be in the Ammon Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Terry Montague Dear Sommer Family, I'm deeply sorry for your loss, but know that Maxine is with her heavenly father. I had the pleasure of knowing Maxine and seeing firsthand how much she loved Etsel, her children, and her grandchildren. I hope as you celebrate her life on Saturday your minds and hearts will be filled with wonderful memories of Maxine. Dennis & Loretta Marshall marsh.dennis@gmail.com Etsel and family, We were are sorry for your loss and will keep you in our prayers over the next few days. Loretta and I have many fond memories of Maxine and the friendship she extended us while we lived close by there in Ammon. We will be in Boise attending a grandson's baptisim Saturday but know that we will be thinking of you also. Dennis Charles & ET Tawzer ctawzer@hotmail.com Etsel & Family, We are very sorry to hear of your sweet wife and mother's passing. You are in our thoughts and prayers. What a blessing it is to have the knowledge that "families can be together forever." Margie Zirker Dear Sommers family, I didn't hear about Maxine's funeral in time to attend. I just wanted you to know my heart is sad for you in so many ways, though Maxine would undoubtedly tell me not to be silly, that she was not sad. I know she was feeling ready to get on with the next phase. She always brought a lift to my day with her encouraging smiles and kind words. I will miss her wonderful being. She falls into the category of "awesome". Deborah Penske deborpens@cableone.net Dear Sommer family, (especially Jeff), I am so sorry to hear about your mother, ( and wife) Maxine. I didn't know her well, but thought she was a very dear lady, who has a wonderful family . . . . My thoughts and condolences go out to you. Take care my friend. Debby Glayson and Jodi Pickett We are so sorry to have missed Maxine's funeral, we certainly would have been there had we known, please know we are thinking of you and care very much for all of you. Maxine was a wonderful person, one of the very most special people in our lives. Please know you are in our prayers, we love you all. Glayson and Jodi Pickett Becky Blair Laurie, Yogi and I are so sorry to read about your Mom's passing. You have our thoughts and prayers. I will never forget how your beautiful voice and friendship comforted me when my Mom passed away. We love you. Yogi and Becky Harlow and Judy McNamara harlowmcnamara@mac.com Dear Etsel, Judy and I just learned of Maxine's passing. We know how close you two are and we send our live and respect to you at this difficult time. We ask the Lord's blessings to be with you and your family. Love from Frankfurt, Germany. Harlow and Judy