Merle Sucher

MERLE SUCHER IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Merle Hill Sucher, 88, of Idaho Falls, died November 28, 2004, at Turtle and Crane Assisted Living Center in Idaho Falls. She was under the care of Aspen Home Health & Hospice. She was born August 4, 1916, in Farnum (near Ashton), Idaho, to Elmer Lucious Hill and Amplis Maud Kinder Hill. She grew up in Farnum and attended school in Ashton. She married Thurman W. Long and lived in Roberts, Idaho, for 12 years, where she was postmistress. She also worked at Daley's Grocery Store. They were blessed with two daughters and were later divorced. She moved to Idaho Falls in 1947. She married Darwin Albert Sucher October 23, 1948, in Dillon, Montana. Their marriage was solemnized in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple November 6, 1959. She was a homemaker and mother and worked as a telephone operator for AT&T for 34 years. An active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she served in various capacities over the years, including visiting teacher and temple officiator. She served as a full-time missionary to Kansas and at the Idaho Falls Temple Visitors' Center. She enjoyed round dancing, square dancing, traveling, and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren who lived in the area, Don Dee Sucher, Jami Lyn Sucher, and Jeremy Lee Wise. The family would like to thank the caring staff of Turtle & Crane and Aspen Hospice for all the tender, loving care given to our sweet mother, wife, and grandmother. Surviving are: Husband: Darwin Sucher, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Betty Marie (Don) Marks, Brawley, CA Daughter: Thelma Amplis (Nelson) Perry, Nampa, ID Son: Dee Darwin (Kristi) Sucher, Idaho Falls, ID Sister: Thelma Pence, Ashton, ID Brother: Frank Norman Hill, West Jordan, UT 7 Grandchildren, 13 Great Grandchildren, 2 Great Great Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Archie Hill and Fred Hill, four sisters, Elaine French, Lida Stauffer, Vina Parkinson, Venice Baker, and a granddaughter, Tamara Lee Wise. Funeral Services will be at 11 a.m. Thursday, December 2, 2004, at the Idaho Falls LDS 20th Ward, 651 Gladstone, with Bishop Lance Toone officiating. The family will visit with friends Thursday for one hour prior to the services at the church. Burial will be in the Iona Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial donations to your favorite charity.