Tamera Ralph

Tamera Jean Jensen Ralph, 48, of Idaho Falls, passed away peacefully April 6, 2011 from a lingering illness. Tami was born April 11, 1962 in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Dale Jay Jensen and Gayla Jean Earl Jensen. She attended Falls Valley Elementary, Longfellow Elementary, Clair E. Gale Jr. High, and graduated from Idaho Falls High School. She attended Ricks College. She married Sidney “Graig” Ralph on January 7, 1982 in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. Together they raised four children: Chad, Tiffany, Jason and Kylee. Tami loved being a mother and homemaker. She enjoyed being a Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant. She worked at Small World Day Care where she loved working and caring for children. Tami was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She loved serving in the Primary organization. She relaxed by taking photographs and socializing with friends on Facebook. She enjoyed spending time on the computer, cooking, talking with friends, and watching “Dancing with the Stars”. She relished family times, taking care of her grandson Kyler, watching her children play sports, family parties and holidays. She is survived by: Husband: Sidney “Graig” Ralph of Idaho Falls, ID Son: Chad Graig Ralph of Boise, ID Daughter: Tiffany Jean Ralph of Idaho Falls, ID Son: Jason Jay Ralph currently serving in the LDS Peru, Trijillo Mission Daughter: Kylee Emma Ralph (Taylor) Smith of Idaho Falls, ID Grandson: Kyler Jay Ralph Father: Dale Jay (Jeannie) Jensen Brother: Steven Dale (LeAnn) Jensen Sister: Sandra Kaye Jensen (Kirt) Hillam She was preceded in death by her grandparents and mother. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, April 11, 2011 at the Idaho Falls LDS 2nd Ward, 885 S. Blvd. with Bishop Pete Demitropoulos officiating. The family will visit with friends on Sunday evening from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge Ave., and on Monday from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. at the church prior to services. Interment will be at Fielding Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Tami’s name may be sent to Wood Funeral Home, P.O. Box 51434, Idaho Falls, ID 83405-1434.

Funeral Services -- Monday

11:00 a.m. ,Monday, April 11, 2011 Idaho Falls LDS 2nd Ward 855 S. Boulevard Idaho Falls, ID 83401 Notes: The family will visit with friends on Sunday evening from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge Ave., and on Monday from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. at the church prior to services. Interment will be at Fielding Memorial Park Cemetery.