Phyllis Ricks

PHYLLIS RICKS Click here to view a video of Phyllis' life IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Phyllis Bernice Ricks, 73, of Ucon, died October 21, 2007, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center from a stroke. She was born October 1, 1934, in Independence, Idaho, to Earl Howard Jensen and Bernice Marie Hansen Jensen. She graduated from Bonneville High School before obtaining her nursing certificate from Ricks College. She married Vernon Dean Ricks August 19, 1955, in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. They made their home in Ucon, where they raised their eight children. She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in various positions all of her adult life. She was a hobby artist and also enjoyed sewing, gardening, and being a mother and homemaker. Survivors include: Husband: Vernon Ricks of Ucon, ID Daughter: Collette (Don) Parker of Provo, UT Daughter: Kimberly (Neil) Vanderpool of Mt. Pleasant, MI Son: Cameron (Wendy) Ricks of Rexburg, ID Son: Courtney (Jolene) Ricks of Clarkston, UT Son: Curtis (Rochelle) Ricks of Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Karen (John) Braase of Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Camille Ricks of Logan, UT Son: Kent Ricks of Seattle, WA Sister: Joyce Stanger Sister: Carolyn Cook Sister: Linda Jensen 21 Grandchildren and 2 Great Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; and brother, Richard Jensen. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, October 29, 2007, at the Ucon LDS Stake Center, 2967 East 105 North, with Bishop Tim Orchard of the Yellowstone Ward officiating. The family will visit with friends Sunday from 6 to 7 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 S. Ammon Road, and Monday from 9 to 9:45 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in the Ucon Cemetery. --------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Marie Kangas mkangas@loganutah.org God looked around his Garden and found an empty place. He then looked down upon his earth and saw your loving face. He put his arms around you and lifted you to rest. His Garden must be beautiful, he always takes the best. As a friend of Camille I would like to extend my condolences to the Ricks family at the loss of your mother Phyllis Ricks. I did not know your mother personally but do know that she has left behind a legacy of love and caring through her children. I am so blessed to have a friend like Camille who has made a difference in my life through her kindness, friendship and example. Your mother must be very pleased to see that the world is a better place because of her children. "Death, though bitter to observe, is not the end, but is, rather, only another graduation from which we go on to a better life." -- Gordon B. Hinckley. I am so thankful for Christ's atonement knowing that because of him we will be reuninted with our families and loved ones again. With Deepest Sympathy, Marie Kangas Jana Brasier jana4@q.com Camille, I am so sorry to hear about your mom. I sure wish I could have been there to give you a big hug! I miss you and wish so many years hasn't gone by without talking to or seeing you. Your family is in my thoughts and my family's prayers during this difficult time. Hugs and Kisses, Jana Brasier