Norman Wheeler

NORMAN L. WHEELER AMMON, ID -- Norman LaMar Wheeler, 67, of Ammon, passed away March 27, 2010, at his home after a lingering illness under the care of Creekside Home Health and Hospice. He was born August 28, 1942,in American Falls, Idaho, to George Ira Wheeler and Lettie Mae Peck Wheeler. He attended school in Aberdeen, Springfield, and later graduated from Ricks College and Western Montana College of Education. He married Julia Diane Wheeler on July 16, 1965, in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. Norman delivered milk while attending college at Western Montana in Dillon, Montana. After graduating from college, he moved his family to Idaho Falls, where he taught art at Clair E. Gale Jr. High. He also worked for Wallace Dairy until his route was washed away with the Teton Flood. He worked for 18 years at the INL site and for an additional five years in town with the INL. After he retired he enjoyed teaching beginning art classes for EITC in Idaho Falls. He and his wife taught “Love and Logic” Parenting classes until his poor health prevented it. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In his youth he served a mission in the West Central States. He served for many years in the in the scouting program, where he received his Award of Merit. He served as Stake Missionary, Stake mission leader, building scheduler, Cub Master, served in the nursery and was the Ward Activities Committee Chairman. He faithfully fulfilled every calling to the best of his ability. Norman enjoyed creating birthday cards that he designed on the computer. He also enjoyed doing family history. But, most of all, he enjoyed spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife, J. Diane Wheeler of Ammon; Daughter, Tammy Diane (Darren) Furman of Hibbard; Daughter, Tracy Deann Belton of Idaho Falls; Daughter, Joy Annette (Wally) Helsley of Idaho Falls; Son, Kevin LaMar (Tracey) Wheeler of Proctor, MT.; Son, Allen LaRay (Dede) Wheeler on Alton, Illinois; Daughter, Penny Maye (Clint) Gentillon of Pingree; Daughter, Amy Marie (Paul) Orr of Idaho Falls; Daughter, Danele Leigh(Mark) Sorenson of Shelley; Son, Nolan James (Alice) Wheeler of Brunswick Maine; Daughter, Keri Jo Wheeler of Idaho Falls; Brother, Marvin Wheeler of Soldotna, Alaska; 32 Grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Delane, LaRay, Dale, and Gordon. Funeral Services will be held at 12 Noon Thursday, April 1, 2010, at the Ammon LDS 1st Ward, 3000 Central Avenue, with Bishop Ryan Kohler officiating. The family will visit with friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday at Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 S. Ammon Road, and Thursday from 11 to 11:45 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in the Ammon Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Kerry Mangum hjcinc@cableone.net The world lost such a kind and gentle man yesterday. You were always so kind to me during my years. I am so thankful I got to know you as well as I did. I will treasure those memories. I love you all so much. Jess and Verna Humphries vjh50@msn.com Our thoughts and prayers are, for God's choicest blessings on you all, at this time of mourning your loved one, Norman. You are a wonderful family of love and service to Norman. Cindy Morgan cmorg@cableone.net Diane & family, Just wanted you to know how much we love you! Life sure is strange! I'll be glad when we get on the other side and get to know a few more answers! I'm so glad your husband is out free from all his suffering! You are such a strong person! We love you, Cindy Morgan Bruce & Jill Tietjen Diane, our heart felt condolences to you and your family. Norman was a wonderful man. We are thankful to have known him. We love you, Bruce and Jill Tietjen. Judy, Del & Cassie Allsop juuel@cableone.net Diane and all, It was with great sadness that we learned of Norman`s passing. He fought a long and hard battle. We surely did enjoy living next door for those seven years and will always remember watching Norman riding the old lawn mower, goodbye to a good friend. Jed & Janet H. Finlinson 1janet@cableone.net Thank you for your great examples, Norm and Diane. We will long remember the huge cabbages that Norm gave to our family, a few years ago - they were tender and delicious, and we enjoyed them all that winter. We also thankful for your teaching efforts with our adopted son, Peter, when he was in your class, and for the extra help which you arranged for him with your retired friend.