Shirley Gneiting

SHIRLEY GNEITING IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Shirley Faye Betzina Gneiting, 74, of Idaho Falls, passed away on June 2, 2009, at her home. She was born June 29, 1934, in Los Angeles, California, to John Betzina and Berniece Metcalf Betzina. The family moved to Idaho Falls, where she graduated from Idaho Falls High School in 1951. She married Kay Brown. They were later divorced. She married Otto Gneiting and they were later divorced. She was a mother, homemaker, and worked as a payroll administrator for Smith Chevrolet. Shirley enjoyed reading, working, and especially loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. Survivors are: Daughter: Pam (Dave) Crane, Idaho Falls Son: Steven (Mary Ann) Brown, Idaho Falls Son: Mike (Chris) Gneiting, Idaho Falls Brother: Dean Metcalf, Lafayette, Louisiana 7 Grandchildren and 3 Great Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents. A gathering of family and friends will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 6, 2009, at the Three Fountains Clubhouse (near the pool). In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations be made to the Idaho Falls Food Bank, 245 N. Placer, Idaho Falls, ID 83402. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Lee Kimbro kdavenlee@pvtnetworks.net I am so sad to hear about Shirley. She was such a good friend to so many people, especially me. I loved her and will miss her. Lee Kimbro, Carlsbad NM Terry Bolinder tbolinder@yahoo.com My condolences to the family of a lovely lady inside and out. Shirley was one of those people who said good morning and ment it. I feel very honored to have known such a nice person and will miss her. LaDawna Seward I am so sorry to hear of your loss, I worked with Shirley at Smiths for almost 2 yrs and I so enjoyed her. She was a great lady who spoke her mind and if she liked you you well knew it. She will be missed by so many. My thoughts and prayers are with your family at this time. Michelle Haskell mhaskell@cableone.net So sorry to hear about Shirley. Wish I could make it Saturday, but I'm in Oregon right now and won't get back in time. My thoughts are with you all at this difficult time. Kim Johnston k_johnston@comcast.net I'm truly sorry to hear news of the passing of your Mom. I hold dear many fond memories of your Mom. I most remember her smile and sense of humor. May best you to Pam, Mike, Steve and your families, she surely is missed. ~Kim Say not in grief that she is no more but say in thankfulness that she was A death is not the extinguishing of a light, but the putting out of the lamp because the dawn has come. - Rabindranath Tagore