Ray Stucki

RAY STUCKI IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Ray Heber Stucki, 78, of Idaho Falls, passed away Tuesday, December 5, 2006, at the Lincoln Court Retirement Center. He was born July 15, 1928, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Jacob and Mary Anna Stucki. He grew up in Coltman, Idaho and attended school at the Coltman Grade School and Ucon High School. On March 18, 1948, he married his high school sweetheart, Arlene Clayton, in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. They resided on their family farm in Coltman, Idaho for 57 years. He was active in the community serving on the Bonneville Dist. #93 School Board, and as a director for the Federal Land Bank Association of Idaho Falls. He was also named an “Outstanding Young Farmer” by the Junior Chamber of Commerce. Ray was a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in the Young Mens, Elders Quorum, High Council, Sunday School, Bishopric and as Bishop of the Coltman 1st Ward for 8 ½ years. He served, along with his wife, as an officiator and sealer in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple for over 20 years and together they served a mission in the Idaho Pocatello Mission as Directors of the Idaho Falls LDS Temple Visitor’s Center. Ray enjoyed fishing and hunting, skiing, gardening and watching sports. He especially enjoyed visiting with people everywhere and watching his grandchildren’s activities. He will be remembered as a loving and kind man who had unconditional love and compassion for all and one who always extended a helping hand to those in need. Survivors include his children: Blair (Kathy) Stucki of Draper, UT; LaDonna (Ronald) Perrenoud of Idaho Falls; Debra (Rodger) Hampton of Rexburg, ID; and Kent (Joy) Stucki of Highlands Ranch, CO; brothers, Roger Stucki and Conley Stucki of Idaho Falls, and sisters Amy Brinton of Idaho Falls, and Betty Jean Peterson of Rigby, ID; 18 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, four brothers, two sisters and a son, Rodney Lynn Stucki. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, December 9, 2006, at the Idaho Falls LDS Coltman Ward, 12448 North 5th East, with Bishop Mark Richardson of the Idaho Falls 16th Ward officiating. The family will visit with friends Friday, December 8, 2006, from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home (273 N. Ridge) and Saturday from 10 to 10:30 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in the Grant-Central Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. A special thanks is extended to the many friends at Lincoln Court, and Hands of Hope Hospice, for their kind and loving care. ----------------------------------------------- Condolences sent online: Mark Curtis Bandyrich@aol.com Our hearts go out to you at this time of passing of "Bishop Ray." I will always be grateful to the inspiration I was shown as a "teenager" by this beloved man. He was one of my “five most influential individuals” I knew. Isn't it wonderful to know that "all is in Divine order?" Love Mark & Holly Curtis and family. Kristi Curtis Kwiti@Comcast.Net Dear Stucki family, I just want you to know how much I loved Bishop Stucki and how I wish I could be there to honor him. He always had a way of making me feel so loved. I'm sure there was a great reunion with my mom and dad in heaven!! Please now you're in my thoughts and prayers!! Love, Kristi Jeremy Siems siemsguys@juno.com How sad I and my wife were to read about Ray's passing! He was our sealer when we were married on May 18, 1996. We often watched for him on subsequent visits to the temple. His council to us was wise and very helpful as we are still happily married with four children. He will always remain "our sealer." We regret your loss but rejoice with you in the hope of a glorious resurrection one day. Sincerely, Jeremy and Stephanie Siems Cherri Hart hartc@mail.d321.k12.id.us I am so sorry for your loss. No matter how old you are, losing a parent is hard. My thoughts and prayers are with you that you will feel the comfort of the Savior and be strengthened to get through these tearful and numb days. Love, Cherri Hart Bonnie Wilkins Elser Dear Stucki family, We extend our deepest sympathy to your family. Our family has many wonderful memories of Ray and Arlene. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. May the Lord comfort and bless your family. With deepest sympathy, Bonnie Wilkins Elser and family Byron and Marilyn Wheatley byronandmarilyn@juno.com To the Stucki family, Our hearts were full as we read of Brother Stucki's passing. Our heartfelt sympathy goes to you of his family. He will be missed by you and us. He has impacted many lives in our community including ours. As a Bishop he was unsurpassed with his caring and listening ways and we know he must have been a good father too. It is a blessing that he can be with his sweetheart now and forever. Flu and colds have kept us away from the family night and funeral but our hearts are with all the Stucki family at this time. Byron and Marilyn Wheatley Blake Peterson Family So sorry to hear of Ray's passing, just wanted to let you know that you are in our thoughts and prayers, Ray & Arlene were in our Coltman Ward when we lived in Idaho Falls and they hold a special place in our hearts. We loved them dearly. Blake & Eva Peterson & girls Kay and Nina Wilkins wilkins1@cableone.net Ray was a good friend, and neighbor of mine in the old Coltman Ward days. We went through school together. He and Arlene will both be missed greatly. They were wonderful examples of good parents, citizens and Church members. Our condolences to the family. Sincerely, Kay and Nina Wilkins