Mickey Monroe

Click Here To View Memorial Video Mickey Byington Monroe, 69, of Ririe passed away on June 12, 2013, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. She was born October 28, 1943, in Poplar, Idaho to Merrill Ray Byington and Bessie Theresa Hunsaker Byington. She grew up and attended schools in Ririe, graduating from Ririe High School. On July 12, 1961, she married David “Sandy” Monroe in Ririe, Idaho. They were later sealed in the Idaho Falls temple on November 21, 1964. She was a devoted wife, mother and homemaker. Sandy was the love of her life and she enjoyed and cherished every moment with him. Her house was always open for anyone and anything. She took care of many nieces, nephews, grandchildren and grandchildren. Everyone loved coming to grandma and grandpa Monroe’s. If she wasn’t taking care of children then she was taking care of dogs, cats and loved to feed even the wild animals like squirrels and birds. She spent many hours looking out her kitchen window watching birds come and go. Many hours were also spent in the kitchen baking. She loved to make homemade bread, cinnamon rolls and pies. There was never any reason to leave her table hungry. Household and lawn chores were easily done by everyone in trade for anything from her kitchen. She enjoyed telling stories of her youth where she played the drums in the band, was a cheerleader and on the dance team. Mickey was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She also enjoyed gardening, canning and playing cards. She loved watching football with her husband and family and playing volleyball and softball. Above all Mickey loved spending time with her children and grandchildren and especially loved all the family get togethers. She was a beautiful women and we are thankful for all the time that god blessed us to be with her. She was a great example to us all as a wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. We will cherish the moments we spent with her. She will be dearly missed. Survivors are: Husband: David “Sandy” Monroe, Ririe, Idaho Son: Wes (Melanie) Monroe, Salt Lake City, Utah Son: Kirt (Cheri) Monroe, Roberts, Idaho Daughter: Barbara (Terry) Winters, Ririe, Idaho Daughter: April (Steve) Perry, Salt Lake City, Utah 30 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren (2 on the way) 6 sisters and 2 brothers She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter; Jennafer, a son, Jason; and twin brothers. Funeral Service will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, June 17, 2013, at the Ririe LDS 2nd Ward (14061 North 130 East) with Bishop Alan Young, offciating. The family will visit with friends on Sunday from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home East Side (963 S. Ammon) and on Monday from 12-12:45 p.m. prior to the service at the church. Burial in the Ririe-Shelton Cemetery. &nbsp Born: October 28, 1943&nbsp Place of Birth: Poplar, ID&nbsp Death: June 12, 2013&nbsp Place of Death: Idaho Falls, ID Mickey Byington Monroe, 69, of Ririe passed away on June 12, 2013, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. She was born October 28, 1943, in Poplar, Idaho to Merrill Ray Byington and Bessie Theresa Hunsaker Byington. She grew up and attended schools in Ririe, graduating from Ririe High School. On July 12, 1961, she married David “Sandy” Monroe in Ririe, Idaho. They were later sealed in the Idaho Falls temple on November 21, 1964. She was a devoted wife, mother and homemaker. Sandy was the love of her life and she enjoyed and cherished every moment with him. Her house was always open for anyone and anything. She took care of many nieces, nephews, grandchildren and grandchildren. Everyone loved coming to grandma and grandpa Monroe’s. If she wasn’t taking care of children then she was taking care of dogs, cats and loved to feed even the wild animals like squirrels and birds. She spent many hours looking out her kitchen window watching birds come and go. Many hours were also spent in the kitchen baking. She loved to make homemade bread, cinnamon rolls and pies. There was never any reason to leave her table hungry. Household and lawn chores were easily done by everyone in trade for anything from her kitchen. She enjoyed telling stories of her youth where she played the drums in the band, was a cheerleader and on the dance team. Mickey was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She also enjoyed gardening, canning and playing cards. She loved watching football with her husband and family and playing volleyball and softball. Above all Mickey loved spending time with her children and grandchildren and especially loved all the family get togethers. She was a beautiful women and we are thankful for all the time that god blessed us to be with her. She was a great example to us all as a wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. We will cherish the moments we spent with her. She will be dearly missed. Survivors are: Husband: David “Sandy” Monroe, Ririe, Idaho Son: Wes (Melanie) Monroe, Salt Lake City, Utah Son: Kirt (Cheri) Monroe, Roberts, Idaho Daughter: Barbara (Terry) Winters, Ririe, Idaho Daughter: April (Steve) Perry, Salt Lake City, Utah 30 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren (2 on the way) 6 sisters and 2 brothers She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter; Jennafer, a son, Jason; and twin brothers. Funeral Service will be at 1 p.m. on Monday, June 17, 2013, at the Ririe LDS 2nd Ward (14061 North 130 East) with Bishop Alan Young, offciating. The family will visit with friends on Sunday from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home East Side (963 S. Ammon) and on Monday from 12-12:45 p.m. prior to the service at the church. Burial in the Ririe-Shelton Cemetery.

Funeral Services -- Monday

Monday June 17, 2013 , 1:00 p.m. at Ririe LDS Stake Center The family will visit with friends on Sunday from 6:30 - 8 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home East Side (963 S. Ammon) and on Monday from 12-12:45 p.m. prior to the services at the church. Share your thoughts and memories in the guestbook.