Ruth Summers

RUTH SUMMERS IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Ruth Dalene Poore Summers, 54, of Idaho Falls, died January 14, 2008, at her home of gastric cancer. She was under the care of Aspen Home Health & Hospice. She was born March 18, 1953, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Harold Lee Poore and Evelyn Elaine bush Poore. She attended Ririe Elementary and graduated from Ririe High School. She married Burl Lane Summers July 9, 1971, in Ririe. She was a mother and a homemaker and worked in banking for the last 30 years. She most recently worked with the Bank of Idaho in the Trust Department. She enjoyed crafts, needlework, fishing and camping with her family. She is survived by Her Husband, Burl; Daughter, Stephanie Marie Summers of Idaho Falls; Brother, Richard (DeeAnn) Poore of Riverdale, UT; Sister, Carol (Bob) Tanner of Rigby; Sister, Linda Berry of Hopkins, MN; She was preceded in death by her parents. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, January 18, 2008, at Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 S. Ammon Road. The family will visit with friends Thursday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Wood East Side and Friday for one hour prior to the services. Burial will be in the Ririe-Shelton Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home East Side. ------------------------------------ Condolences received online: Rob Archer RArcher@andrews-eng.com Rhonda and I are so sorry to hear about Ruth's passing. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. We wish we could be there for the services and to express our condolences to each one of you in person. Love, Rob & Rhonda Bill McIntyre Bill.McIntyre@53.com Ruth's business associates from Fifth Third Bank wish to express our most heartfelt sympathy. She was one of those truly gracious individuals who make life so much more pleasant for everyone around her. Sincerely, Bill McIntyre Roma Christensen rsc@ida.net I was so sorry to read about Ruth's passing. I did not even know that she was ill. Burl, you have such a wonderful possitive attitude and refreshing smile. I hope you can continue to do that without Ruth. You always make my day. I am sorry for your loss. I know how hard it is to lose someone you love. My prayers are with you. Roma Christensen James E. Branstitre thebranstitres@aol.com So sorry to hear of your wife's passing, Burl. Just want you to know that we are thinking of you through these difficult times. Jim. Holly Cook lavenderlily33@hotmail.com I enjoyed working with Ruth at Bank of Idaho and wanted you to know how much I loved and admired her. I am so grateful for the opportunity of seeing such a wonderful heart. Thank you so much. You are in my prayers. Bev Campbell trikerbev@sitestar.net I was very sorry to hear of the loss of Ruth. I worked on the second floor of Bank of Idaho for a while, and found her to be very friendly, easy to talk to and just an all around good lady. I'm very sorry for your loss and send my prayers.