Tad Schofield

TAD R SCHOFIELD Click here to view Tad's Video Tribute IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Tad R Schofield, age 79, passed away April 11, 2009, at his home, in Idaho Falls, from the effects of lung and heart disease. He was the 8th of nine children born to Leo and Hazel Richman Schofield on October 18, 1929, at Moody Creek, Idaho. He grew up in the Moody Creek (Teton City Ward) area where he attended grade school and graduated from Sugar Salem High School in 1948. He was President of his Senior Class. He married Joyce Neibaur of Newdale, Idaho on April 2, l949. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Idaho Falls Temple in l953. Six children were born to this union. In the 1950s to 1964 Tad farmed in the Moody Creek area with his brother Bob Schofield and from 1964 to 1972 he farmed in the Minidoka and Cassia County area. In 1972 Tad moved his family back to Idaho Falls and he obtained certification as a drug and alcohol counselor. In the 1980s his counseling work took him to Elko, Nevada. Tad was able to comfort and help those that were struggling with drug and alcohol dependence and many who were victims of domestic violence. Wherever Tad lived and worked he touched many lives for the better. Tad was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many volunteer capacities. His greatest loves and accomplishments included being married to his beloved Joyce for over 60 years, his friends and fellowship in AA, his friends and service in the Sage View Ward, going to the Temple, his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and his efforts to stay in contact with his many loved nephews, nieces and cousins. He is survived by his wife Joyce and 6-children: Kathy Schofield of Idaho Falls, Michael (Rita) Schofield of Idaho Falls, Dan Schofield of Idaho Falls, LaReen Schofield Pierce (Randy Ellis) of Idaho Falls, Janet (Gordon) Mills of Burley and John Schofield (Betty Hudson) of Idaho Falls; brother Robert (Cleola) Schofield of Lewisville and sister Glenna S. Zick of Thousand Oaks, CA and sister-in-law Fern (Elwin) Schofield Idaho Falls; 16 grandchildren and 30 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers (Elwin and Ross) and four sisters (Lillie Anderson, Verla Roberts, June Smith and Leola Miller), a grandson Nathan Schofield and a great-grandson Teagan Rees. Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, April 18, 2009 at the Idaho Falls LDS Sage View Ward, 1345 Clarence Drive, Idaho Falls, with Bishop Byron Nukaya conducting. Family and friends are invited to a viewing from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge Ave. in Idaho Falls, and Saturday from 1:00 to 1:45 p.m. before the services at the church. Burial will be in Fielding Memorial Park. The family expresses their thanks and sincere gratitude for the tender and loving care during Tad's last days by family members, friends, medical personnel including Dr. Wallace Baker and his staff, Hospice of Eastern Idaho, Independence Inc., and particularly to Mary Macdonald who served far beyond her duties. Please send any written condolences directly to Joyce and the family at 2265 Trivet Street, Idaho Falls. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Becki Jackson rbjhj@aol.com I first met Tad through CART/PTA when he was doing some work there, then had the pleasure of attending the same ward for 3 years. I will miss his presence. Suzie Jan suzzybeam@cableone.net My wish for you... faith to hold you up and loving memories to help you smile again. I am sad that Tad won't be here to plant his vegetables and flowers this Spring. But, can you imagine the garden he will have in Heaven!!! My love to all. SuzieJan Lynn and Martha Kirby lmkirby@cableone.net Mike and Rita, w We are sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Rodger and Carol Jensen Mike & Rita and all of your family members... Please know we were saddened to read about your father. We express our most sincere thoughts of sympathy and love to all of you at this tender time. May you have hope and feel comfort and peace...as you try to adjust to your loss. Our prayers are with you at this time... remember memories are the legacy of love. Teresa Lewis (Edmondson) tessiemay17@yahoo.com Kathy, Mike, and everyone else, I was sad to hear of the death of your dad. It's a hard time to go through. May God give you peace and comfort. I love all you guys. I pray for your mom at this time, that she can still find happiness in each day. Ms. Santos Garza santos.garza@co.minidoka.id.us My sincerest sympathy to my old friends; Kathy, Mike and Danny; Sorry to hear about your father, my brother, Roman was just here visiting and we were remembering your family. Thank you for the wonderful memories. Doug and Cathy D. To Joyce and family, Thinking about you at this time of loss. We have lots of memories of Tad back in the days of ARA meetings, where we would all gather. We'll be, forever, grateful for Tad's kindness and love and will keep you in our thoughts and prayers. With love to you. Marilyn Miller marilyn.miller@hcahealthcare.com Tad was a wonderful person & we will miss him. You are in my thoughts and prayers. My condolances are with you & your family. Jay & Trudy Sheen trudy@charmactrailers.com Dan, Joyce & Family - Glad to hear Tad's suffering is over. The Video Tribute is wonderful! You are in our thoughts. xoxo Clyde Tigner ctigner1@gmail.com Joyce, Mike, Dan and all of Tad's family our warmest feelings are with you at this time. We know Tad has been relieved of suffering. Yet we will all miss him so very much! What a willing and caring gentleman Tad was. As the Sageview Ward Sunday School President I can tell you that the 12 and 13 year olds in his Sunday School class will also miss him greatly. They love and respect him very much. Claudia and I are very saddened at his passing. Clyde Tigner Patrick & Bobbie Cunningham pandbcunningham@netscape.com Our sincere condolences on your family's loss. May God hold you all in the palm of His hand during this time. Will be in IF in mid-May and try to call.