MILLIE BAYSINGER
IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Mildred Virginia “Millie” McGraw Baysinger, 81, of Idaho Falls, died June 6, 2008, at Pine Brook Assisted Living Center. She was under the care of Hands of Hope Hospice.
She was born October 31, 1926, in Ashland, Wisconsin, to Chester Garfield McGraw and Mabel Virginia Wallace McGraw. She grew up and attended schools in the area and graduated from Ashland High School.
In March of 1987, she married the Rev. James Richard Baysinger, Sr. in Twin Falls, Idaho. She was a mother and a homemaker; she also worked as a waitress and a seamstress. They lived in Ashland, Wisconsin; Bemidji, Minnesota; Twin Falls, Ashton, Shoshone, and Idaho Falls. Her husband, James, passed away June 8, 2008.
She was a member of the Pentecostal Church. Millie loved her pets, enjoyed growing a garden of both flowers and vegetables, reading Louis L'Amour novels, chocolate, and baking.
Survivors include:
Daughter: Terrie Pingel, Ashland, WI
Daughter: Jewel Zambori, Ashland, WI
Son: Randy Maki, Newport, OR
Daughter: Debi (William) Kerssen, Idaho Falls
Son: Dan (Hazel) Maki, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Son: David (Pam) Maki, Cache, OK
Sister: Alice Gay Rogers, Mt. Pleasant, TX
Sister-in-Law: Maryann McGraw
15 Grandchildren & 13 Great Grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, one sister, two sons-in-law, and a grandson.
Combined Graveside Funeral Services with her husband will be held at 11:30 a.m, Thursday, June 12, 2008, at the Iona Cemetery, with Reverend Mike Glaser of the Cornerstone Pentecostal Church officiating.
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