Nedeen Whitehead

NEDEEN WHITEHEAD IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Nedeen Whitehead, 78, of Idaho Falls, died December 6, 2007, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. She was born September 15, 1929, in Rexburg, Idaho, to Lawrence W. Garner and Lottie May Pincock Garner. She attended Sugar City Grade School and Ammon High School. She also studied art under the direction of several area artists. She married Jack Edward Whitehead on September 2, 1946, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. They raised a daughter and a son. She was a homemaker. She served as the president of the Idaho Falls Art Guild and was instrumental in implementing the first annual sidewalk art show. She enjoyed water color and oil art, antique collecting, interior decorating, sewing, and designing stained glass windows. She enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandson, Joshua Conner and his wife, Niamh. Survivors include: Husband: Jack Whitehead, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Trudy Ann (James) Bellke, Apple Valley, CA Son: Tory Jack (Lisa Ker) Whitehead, Tetonia, ID Brother: Joseph (Loris) Garner, Preston, ID Brother: Val Garner, Ammon, ID Sister: Beth (Don) Petersen, Boise, ID 1 Grandson. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother Jay Garner; and sisters, Wanda Stucki and Gail Allen. Memorial Services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, December 11, 2007 at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge Avenue, Idaho Falls. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to the Good Fellows or the Development Workshop Foundation, 555 W. 25th St., Idaho Falls, ID 83402-9930. ------------------------------------ Condolences received online: Julie & Mike Garcia Dear Jack, Trudy, Tory & Family, Our hearts go out to you at this time. Ned was a very special woman. I am so fortunate to have known her. She taught me so many wonderful things. Her love unconditional. Her cooking skills and recipes I still use. Her love and knowledge of antiques she shared. I look around my house and see her influence everywhere. I will always love and miss her. She always had great strength to overcome anything that came her way. I hope her love and strength can give you comfort. Her family was her world. May you cherish all the beautiful memories she left with you. Our love and sympathy, Julie and Mike Garcia Robin Villarreal Please accept our condolences for the passing of Nedeen. We always enjoyed stopping at your Palisades cabin down the road from us and saying hello. Nedeen was always cordial and smiley. Her spirit melded with the mountains and the animals there. We will include her and your family in our prayers! Robin Villarreal, duaghter of Bob & Roberta Villarreal who think the world of Nedeen & Jack Connie Carlson connie@fallsinsurance.com Jack and Nedeen had their insurance with Falls Insurance for many years, and they were such delightful custoners. My heart goes out to Jack as he not only has lost his wife, but his best friend. Connie Carlson The Falls Insurance Center