Norma Kirby

NORMA A. KIRBY IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Norma Alice Kirby, 95, of Idaho Falls, died April 12, 2008, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center of causes incident to age. She was born March 15, 1913, in Central, Idaho, to Gustaf Anderson and Sophia Johnson Anderson. She attended schools and graduated from Grace High School in Grace. She married Wesley J. Kirby on February 17, 1932, in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. She was a wife and a mother and in her later years worked in various potato warehouses and finally in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple in the laundry department. She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, where she served as primary organist and teacher. She worked with the Singles program and was a visiting teacher. She enjoyed being with her family and quilting and crocheting. Survivors include: Daughter: Janice (Kerry) Longua of Idaho Falls, ID Son: Lynn Jay (Martha) Kirby, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Arlene K. (Darryl) Jenkins, Marshall, VA 11 Grandchildren & 14 Great Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, seven sisters, a daughter, Jolene Howell, and a granddaughter, Karen Lyman. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, April 17, 2008, at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge, with Bishop Doug Hillman of the Idaho Falls LDS 24th Ward officiating. The family will visit with friends Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m.and Thursday for one hour prior to the services, both at Wood Funeral Home Burial will be in the Lincoln Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. ------------------------------------ Condolences received online : Shelly Pratt The staff at the apple athletic club sends our deepest sympathy in the loss of Norma. She was a great lady. She will be missed deeply by everybody who knew her. Dallas J. Hatch daljbh1933@yahoo.com Another piece of my "Linus-comfort Quilt" has been torn off with Norma's passing. I cherish my memories of Norma. She was always cheerful and positive about life. Harvey and I were their home-teachers for awhile and then my sister, Shirley and I were her visiting teachers. Coming home to Idaho Falls will never be the same but I would like to "go back to those good old days." Please know of my sympathy. Love, Dallas Lisa Pardonnet Dad and I are sorry to read of Norma's passing, she has been a part of the Pardonnet lives for over 40 years. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Lynn & Lisa Pardonnet Connie Carlson connie@fallsinsurance.com I have known Norma for over 40 years. We worked in the Primary together. She and Wes were a delightful couple and I use to be Norma's visiting teacher. When she played the piano in Primary, I loved to listen to her play. She was a delightful "lady" and a wonderful woman! Connie Carlson Rex and Carma Kirby 1rbkirby@comcast.net To the family, We appreciate so much you letting us know of Aunt Norma's passing. We would have loved to attend the funeral, but I had a 4 wheeler trip planned with our sons and grandsons so I will be out of town. We loved Aunt Norma and Uncle Wes, and they always treated us with the same love. It is difficult when a Mom and Dad pass away, but there is comfort in knowing they are once again together. As cousins we haven't been able to spend much time together, but the family ties remain. We send our love to all of you.... Rex and Carma