Melba Thornock Opperman

MELBA M. OPPERMAN IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Melba Mahala Thornock Opperman, 74, of Idaho Falls, passed away December 11, 2006, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. She was born October 26, 1932, in Bloomington, Idaho, to Kenneth Orin Thornock and Bardella "Betty" Rasmussen Thornock. She grew up in Bloomington and attended school in Montpelier, where she graduated from Montpelier High School. She married Lewis L. Opperman February 4, 1950, in Montpelier. Their marriage was solemnized April 1, 1954, in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. They made their home in Idaho Falls, where she worked as a teller, loan processor, and supervisor at area banks. She also cared for her husband, Lewis, for several years until he passed away December 10, 1992. An active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she served in various callings throughout the years, and she especially loved working with the Young Women and in Family History. She was a member of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers and served as Historian. She was a member of the Sewettes Sewing Club. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, crafts, playing pinochle with her friends, games, and her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Melba’s kind, uncomplaining, and giving ways were an inspiration to all who knew her. Survivors include: Daughter: Debbie (Bruce) Mills, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Craig L. (Connie) Opperman, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Janet (John) Walker, Lewisville, ID Daughter: Sherri (Gene) Keyser, Mesa, AZ Brother: Russell Thornock, Salt Lake City, UT Brother: Roy Thornock, Ogden, UT Sister: Donna Cook, Brigham City, UT 19 Grandchildren & 16 Great Grandchildren She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Richard Thornock, and a sister, Doris Williams. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 16, 2006, at the Idaho Falls LDS Mountain View Ward, 1450 Mountain View Lane, with Bishop Kerry Holmgren officiating. The family will visit with friends Friday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge, and Saturday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in the Fielding Memorial Park under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences sent online: Barbara Rounds To Debbie Mills: Our friend and Hairdresser, Kathy, called to tell me about Melba. I am so very sorry to hear the news. When she called, I thought Melba had broken another bone . . . please know that my sincere sympathies go to you and all your families. I have known your mom almost as long as Kathy has been doing her hair. She had many friends who loved her. With sincere sympathies . . . Barbara (Kehoe) Rounds Jupiter, Florida Lisa Pardonnet Please accept our sincere condolences over your mother's passing. She was a great friend to our family (especially mom), and will be missed. Think of the reunion she is having with those that passed on before. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of you. Lisa & Lynn Pardonnet