Peggy Strain

Click Here To View Memorial Video Peggy Ann Owens Strain, of Idaho Falls passed away, November 26, 2013 with her husband at her side at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. She was born February 16, 1938 in Teton City, Idaho to Eugene Owens and Ethel Richman Owens. She attended Teton Elementary, and graduated from St. Anthony High School where she was one of four Idaho students on the National Honor Roll. She attended the University of Idaho where she earned her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. Peggy married the love of her life, Jack Dean Strain on July 27, 1955 in Rigby, Idaho. Peggy worked at the Department of Energy as the Director of the O & P Division and later as the Director of the University Outreach program. She served on the Bonneville County Planning and Zoning Commission for 6 years. She played saxophone and clarinet in the school dance and pep bands, and also played the piano and organ. She loved all outdoor activities including, hunting, fishing, hiking and horseback riding. She was also a ski instructor at Bear Gulch in Ashton and later at Kelly Canyon for several years. Peggy enjoyed family activities and spending time with her children and grandchildren. Peggy is survived by her husband, Jack of Idaho Falls, ID; Son, Lex ( Stacie) Strain of Idaho Falls, ID; Sister, Rayola (Darrell) Singleton of Wickenburg, AZ; Sister, Betty Hill of St. Anthony, ID; 4 Grandchildren and 3 great Grandchildren She was preceded in death by her parents, a son, Lance Strain, brother, Blaine Owens and a sister, Colleen Kirkham. Funeral services will be at 1:00 p.m. Friday, November 29, 2013 at Wood Funeral Home (273 N. Ridge Ave.) . The family will visit with friends from 12:00 until 12:45 p.m. prior to the services. Burial will be in Ashton Cemetery.

Funeral Services will be held

1:00 p.m. ,Friday, November 29, 2013 Wood Funeral Home 273 North Ridge Avenue Idaho Falls, ID 83402 Notes: Burial will be in the Ashton Cemetery