Rhea Cope

RHEA COPE IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Rhea Cope, 84, of Idaho Falls, died December 25, 2005, at her home. She was born August 10, 1921 to Inez Nixon in Idaho Falls. She grew up in Iona and graduated from Idaho Falls High School. In September of 1950, she married Ralph P. Cope. She was a mother and homemaker. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She enjoyed bowling, skiing, golfing, traveling, sewing and gardening. Rhea loved spending time with her family and was compassionate, generous and tolerant, touching the lives of all who knew her. Survivors are: Daughter: Colleen Sargent, Idaho Falls Daughter: Louise Cope, Boise, ID Son: Alvin (Beverly) Cope, Idaho Falls Daughter: Wendy (Brent) Top, Peoria, IL Daughter: Nancy (Mark) Kraft, Idaho Falls Daughter: Janice (Vard) Hendricks, Idaho Falls Son: James (Glenda) Cope, Hamer, ID Son: Robert Duvalt, Idaho Falls Sister: Norma Bates, Idaho Falls Sister: Romola Demers, California Sister: Cheryl Kay Wright, Lacey, WA 18 Grandchildren and 32 Great Grandchildren She was preceded in death by her husband and 2 brothers. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 30, 2005, at Wood Funeral Home (273 N. Ridge). The family will visit with friends for one hour prior to the services. Burial will be in Fielding Memorial Park under the direction of Wood Funeral Home.