Shirley Hightower

DENESE HIGHTOWER IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Shirley Denese Hightower, 77, of Idaho Falls, died July 22, 2007, at home of Alzheimer’s Disease. She was under the care of Hospice of Eastern Idaho. She was born April 7, 1930, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Percy B. Coburn and Annie McIntyre Coburn. She attended Eagle Rock Jr. High and Idaho Falls High School. She married Voyle S. Hansen August 23, 1947. They made their home in Idaho Falls, where they raised their three children. He preceded her in death in 1972. She married Collin Sloan Hightower September 7, 1973, at the Chapel of the Pines in Island Park, Idaho. They lived in Idaho Falls, where they welcomed their son, Lex, into the family. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, painting, square dancing, and round dancing with the Promenaders. She enjoyed playing fiddle and other instrument with the Old Time Fiddlers. Survivors include: Husband: Collin Hightower of Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Lennae Dawn (Wade) Elkington of Eugene, OR Son: Craig V. (Joyce) Hansen of Klamath Falls, OR Daughter: Trenna Ann (Todd) Howell of Ashton, ID Son: Lex Collin (Janae) Hightower of Idaho Falls, ID Brother: Victor Coburn of Idaho Falls Sister: Sandra Oyler of Idaho Falls, ID 12 Grandchildren & 9 Great Grandchildren She was preceded in death by her husband, Voyle Hansen, and a brother, Mack Coburn. Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 26, 2007, at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge, with Wade Elkington officiating. The family will visit with friends Wednesday from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Ammon Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial donations to Hospice of Eastern Idaho, 1810 Moran Street, Idaho Falls, ID 83401. -------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Bill & Roxie Fager Tex, Bill and I wish to tell you of our appreciation for both you and Denise sharing your home and talent with us. We send love and prayers and so sorry for your loss. David Hanson davmar1@centurytel.net Tex, My sincere and heartfelt sympathies to you and the family. Dave Hanson Delmar and Myrna Anderson anderson1280@fairpoint.net Dear Family of Denese, We were so sorry to hear of Denese's passing and want you to know that we are thinking of you and praying that Heavenly Father's spirit will be with you to comfort you. Denese was a very talented and special person and we can remember the good times we had with her. May Heavenly Father's blessings ve with you. Love, Delmar and Myrna