Terry Toombs

TERRY TOOMBS Click here to view a video of Terry's life IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Terry June Barzee Toombs, 54, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, October 11, 2008. Terry was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Cecil and June (Livermore) Barzee on the 4th of February 1954. She lived in Idaho Falls the majority of her life except for a ten year period while she traveled with her husband during his military tour of duty. She loved Idaho. She attended elementary grade school at Hawthorne, junior high at O.E. Bell and graduated from Skyline High School. In 1971, Terry married Michael Robert Toombs of Phoenix, Arizona. They had six daughters and 18, soon to be 19, grandchildren. Terry's grandchildren were the light of her life and the source of much laughter and joy. Terry obtained a bachelor's degree in social work in 1997 and two Master's degrees in counseling in 2001, all from Idaho State University. Since obtaining her education, Terry touched many lives as a social worker and school counselor and was currently employed with Behavioral Treatment Services in Pocatello, ID. Terry thoroughly enjoyed her work with children. Prior to beginning her career as a counselor, Terry co-owned and operated Sunrise Cleaning & Restoration with her husband. She spent many years at home with her children when they were young and always said she was very grateful that she was able to do so. She considered herself to be a career Mom. Terry was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and served in many capacities. She especially enjoyed serving as Young Women's camp director. Mike and Terry were sealed in the Salt Lake Temple one year after their marriage and were always grateful for the blessings that brought into their lives. Terry had a lot of hobbies -- mostly involving the outdoors. She loved to camp, ride bikes with her husband, hike, snowmobile, travel and fly in small planes. She also enjoyed reading and doing genealogy work. Her absolute most favorite thing to do and greatest treasure in life was traveling and spending time with her daughters and grandchildren. They were her pride and joy! Terry is survived by her husband of 37 years, Mike. She is also survived by her six daughters. Jennifer (David Diaz) of Eagle Mountain, Utah; Kimberly (Darren Rose) of Idaho Falls, Idaho; Christie (Jeff Mason) of Las Vegas, Nevada; Natalie (Quinn Thibodeau) of Idaho Falls, Idaho; Katie (Scott Flynn) of Cartersville, Georgia; and Emily (Brandon Stephens) of Phoenix, Arizona as well as 19 grandchildren. She is additionally survived by her brother Michael Duncan (Sherry) of Tennessee and three sisters, Rosanna Barzee and Sheila Dabell, both of Idaho Falls and Suzette Clements, of Cataldo, ID. She also leaves behind a very special cousin, Paul Fuger (Adele) of Washougal, WA, whom Terry always considered as her brother. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, October 17, 2008, at the Idaho Falls LDS East Stake Center, 1860 Kearney, with Bishop Kurt Johnson officiating. The family will visit with friends Thursday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home and Friday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. --------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Katie skflynnfam@yahoo.com You look so beautiful in that picturem mom! Just imagine I'm squeezing your hand three times, you know what that means. I love you more than you will ever know. I miss you mom!!! JoAn Autry grandma9_6@q.com I was so saddened to read of Terry's passing in the newspaper. I want to go over to your home and give each one of you a hug, but I know you must be having a hard time dealing with this. You probably need your family time without perople around. I pray for the Lord to bless each of you and comfort you. Tiniel Williams I am so sorry to hear about your loss. When I think of Terry I think of Girls Camp, breakfast for Sunday School, and beautiful daughters who have influenced my life. Bless you all at this time. The Lord loves you. Tiniel Williams Rosie Dockstader rosi0907@aol.com I am so sorry to hear about Terry passing away. I have known her since she was the counselor at Emerson School and for a while she shared my office at the Innovative Center. She was a great lady and we had some funny talks. She will be missed by all. My heart goes out to you and your family. Gaylene Ruby (Wellman) hotruby2002@yahoo.com I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. She was a great person, and will be missed. You are in my prayers. Russell & Michele Flynn rslflynn@hotmail.com We will sure miss that good cooking of yours! You opened your home to us not even knowing us. You have such a big heart. Everyone that took pleasure in seeing your kindness will miss you. Mike, Katie, Jenn, Emily, Kim, Nat, Christie, We love you all. You are in our thoughts every second. We are so so sorry for the loss of your mom/wife. She is such a wonderful person. Jed and Jenny Sant jenny@jedandjenny.com Our hearts go out to each and everyone of you during this difficult time. There are no words to describe the sadness we feel at your loss. At the same time, we are so grateful for the knowledge we have of eternal families. We love you! Debbie Johnson Katie and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Those of us in Georgia love you. Lester and Roberta Toombs Rechlin ccmagicbird@aol.com Katie is right, Terry, about how beautiful you look in that picture exceeded only by your inner brilliance shining bright in heaven now. If Mike is right that you and our brother Mark are having prankster fun together on the other side, please be sure to visit me and Lester with a good one. All our Love and Devotion we send out to you Mike, Jenn, Kim, Christie, Nat, Katie and Emily and the seeming millions more in your extended families. May you find comfort in each other. You are a GREAT family. Love Aunt Birdie and Uncle Lester Becky Jones becky@jonesbackyard.net Jenn, I want you to know that the whole Ward is aware of you and your family. We love you so much! I pray that you are able to find comfort and peace at this difficult time. I know of the loss of a parent and the deep grief that comes. My prayers and thoughts are with you and your whole family. Your mother was a beautiful woman! I enjoyed the few times I was able to be around her. Please let me if there is anything we can do for you. Love, Becky Rod & Kristi Thompson modit@srv.net Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Rod & Kristi Bill and Marsha Schmitt MJSchmitt@cableone.net You have been in our thoughts and prayers continually. Our hearts ache for you with the loss of your wife and mother. We're rarely prepared for the death of a loved one. "The only way to take the sorrow out of death is to take the love out of life." We certainly wouldn't want to do that. I have no idea who first said that quote, but it's definitely true. May you find peace and hope in a world you may not always understand. With love, Bill and Marsha Natalie Thibodeau Mom, I will miss you more than I can say, please stay with me and whisper your stories to my heart. I love you forever ~ Nat Terri Haakma terristephens23@hotmail.com Dear Mike, Emily, Jenn, Kim, Christy, Natalie & Katie, I am so sorry for the loss of your wife and mother. Dale and I will always think of Terry now during are long cold winters because of the huge and I mean HUGE plate of scrumptious fudge that she gave the Idaho Falls Street Dept for keeping them dug out during the winter of 07. It was consumed and apprecited within hours by wiery workers. I am so touched by the video of Terry and her family and it is so obvious the absolute love that she had for her family by her SMILE. Thank you Terry and Mike for making the perfect wife for my son, who gave us our precious Dylan. All our Love and Prayers The Haakma Family Candice Atkinson Preston ccmpreston@msn.com Katie, Kim, Natalie, & Family, I am soo saddened to hear of your loss of your mom. My prayers are with you while your family deals with this loss. If I can help in ANY way please let me know. I am willing to help with the kids if I can at all! Please let me know! Love you guys! Jennifer Garn My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Wendi & Aaron Clanton Katie and family, We're SO sorry to hear of your mom's passing. I with there was something I could do or say to make it easier for y'all. Just know that we're thinking of and praying for you! Brian and Ana Flynn cbrianflynn@gmail.com Katie and Family, We are very sorry for your loss. Our prayers and thoughts are with you during this period of grief. May the knowledge and the blessings of the Gospel ease your sorrows and comfort you in this time. Love Brian and Ana Alan & Marilyn Barber barberjazz@gmail.com Dear Mike & Family, Marilyn and I were very saddened to read of Terry's passing. She was truly a lovely vivacious lady who brought light and warmth wherever she went. The passing of someone we love brings to mind the words of John Donne: "All mankind is of one Author, and is one volume; when one dies, one chapter is not torn out of the book, but translated to a better language. God's hand is in every translation, and His hand shall bind up our scattered leaves again, for that Library where every book shall lie open one to another." We have His promise on that. God bless you and your family. Love, Alan & Marilyn Alison Carling and family You are all in my thoughts and prayers. I loved your mom. That video really touched me. I will remember your mom forever. She was so good to me. Love you all. Ali Crystal & Pat Taylor crystaltaylor1948@yahoo.com I just want to let the family know that Terry touched many lives, mine included. Her bright and cheery smile always made me smile. Relief Society was wonderful when she was presenting and when the girls came home with the grandkids, the front rows of the church were wonderful to see. She was taken to soon but in my heart, the Lord needed her there. We will see her again. Thank you Terry for touching our lives. Crystal Tiffany Ellsworth tpellsworth@rocketmail.com Katie's right, your mom looks beautiful!!! I am very sorry for the loss of your mom/wife. I know that she will be missed by all. Just know that you will be together again soon! Love ~Tiffany LoRita Kahn loritakahn@msn.com We are so sorry for your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers. Sincerely, Jerry & LoRita Kahn & family All American Cleaning We are so sorry for your loss you have always had a strong and wonderful family. We trust that she is with Heavenly Father, may God's grace be with you at this time. Sincerely, Mike & Norma Davis The All American Employees Rick and Esther Norton rickcnorton@hotmail.com Dear Mike and the Toombs Family, Our hearts and prayers go out to you and your entire family at the loss of a such a wonderful woman, wife, and mother. Mike, I grew up with Terry in Idaho and we were the best of friends. Terry (and your family) will always hold a special place in our hearts. I will always remember Terry's sweetness, her honorable example, and compelling spirit. Our youngest son, Derek, passed away two years ago shortly after serving a Mission to Mexico. We have been comforted in knowing the Gospel Plan and that "Families are Forever". May the Lord bless each of you at this time and may Terry's memories provide comfort and warm your hearts forever. Sincerely, Rick and Esther Norton Ratliff Family We are sorry for your loss. We did not know your mother, but I know that she was/IS amazing by having the pleasure of knowing her daughter. Her influence will be felt for generations through her beautiful girls. Denny & Sher Compton scompton7@cox.net Michael Bird just told us of the passing of Terry. Not having met her, I watched the movie and saw a beautiful and loving view of her life and family. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Denny & Sher Brianna Mildenhall sadiecaden@yahoo.com Katie Flynn and family I am so sorry for you and your families loss. My family and I pray for you and your family every night and pray for you guys to get through this trying time. Connie Edwards & Nathan Dearest Mike and family, We were deeply saddened to read of Terry's passing. She touched our lives just as she has touched other's. Our hearts go out to each of you. May our Heavenly Father bless you with his love, comfort, and strength during your time of sorrow. Nathan Edwards kimandnatey@msn.com I am sorry to hear about your loss. One of my favorite childhood memories is driving all the way to Disneyland in the Suburban being the only boy in the car! I think we only had two tapes, if I remember right it was Dire Straights and the other one was Beatles. You folks meant a lot to my mom and I and we hope the best for all of you. Nathan Jack & Donna Barzee goober55@netzero.net Sorry for your lose and she will be missed. She is going to be with her Dad and family members that has gone before her. Jarom, Laura, and Family thesmartts@hotmail.com Katie we are terribly sorry for your loss and the pain you must feel. You, your sisters, and dad are in our prayers. We love you. Bobbie Olsen administration@bobbieolsen.com Mike and family - Lois called me tonight and told me about Terry. I want you to know that I am so deeply sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Sincerely, Bobbie Jeanine & George Milliken gjmb@verizon.net Dear Natalie, You, Quinn, Mike, your sisters, their husbands and all the children are in our thoughts and prayers. There are no words that can express my heartfelt sympathy but know my prayer is you will find comfort and peace knowing we care. I appreciate the opportunity of meeting Terry when she came to Maine. Her radiant smile, the joy she shared and the love for her family was so evident. To think that was only one moment in time and as I read what was written about her I know she shared so much more with so many others. I hope that all of you will hold on to all of the many other moments of time that Terry was a bright light in your life and that those wonderful memories will give you comfort until the time you will be together again. Love to all. Aunt Jean Megan and Nathan MacConnel To the Toombs Family, My son Nathan was fortunate enough to experience Terry's special gift. Nathan had just moved to Emerson School, had the "bad" 5th grade teacher, and had difficulty with family issues. Terry worked her magic and my son was able to cope with everything that came his way. We did not know at the time that Nathan was ill and it was causing alot of his problems. Terry taught him to tame his fears with art and drawing. He has been through 6 surgeries. This last year 2 plus 37 radiation treatments. My son learned to survive anything and I feel that if it had not been for Terry I would not have my very fun loving, friend to all son to this day. He is a freshman at the University of Idaho. I want to thank Terry for everything she did for Nate. I hope this will help you deal with your great loss. Megan and Nathan MacConnel Kim Rose dkmtk@ida.net The internet is such a amazing blessing. How wonderful for each of you to be able to post such beautiful messages to our family and about our Mother. Thank you. We feel your love and your prayers. MOM: I can feel you. I know you are with us. We love you and miss you. We WILL be together again someday. We will take care of the babies here. You watch over them and send the gifts from heaven. LOVE YOU! Jenn Jenn@unovato.com Mom, I won't forget the SLC trips with the kids . . . . I promise!!! And the fan is still under Lyssa's bed! I love you more then I can say. I love you more then you know. 3 squeezes Penny Curt & Suzanne Stephens suzanne_donaldson@hotmail.com We are so very sorry for this loss. Our prayers go out to Mike and the girls. Know that family and friends are praying for you and have sent their condolences to you through us. Lisa Ayers Family, Wendy Nieto Family, Leslie & Dennis Spain Family, Grandma Patty & Grandpa Fred Family, Cousin Bobbi & Mark Family, Cama & Jason Carranza Family, and all our neighbors, co-workers and clients. People who have never met you are praying for you. Dylan is doing great! Love you much!!!! Curt & Suzanne Stephens Lusk, Marjorie J. Marjorie.Lusk@isp.idaho.gov Mike and family, On behalf of the employees at the Idaho State Police Region 6 Office we send our condolences to you and your family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time. Patty Kinswa-Gaiser pattygaiser@toledotel.com Emily and Brandon and family The Native community is doing prayers and prayer songs for you in this time of loss. The Creator will hold you up and give you strength. Layne Christensen Mike, So sorry to hear the news of the passing of your wife. My Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. I pray the comforting influence of the Savior will rest upon you and your family as you move through difficult days ahead. May you and your family always injoy the memories of Terry's life. With much sympathy, Layne Lisa Almond lisa_dawn7@yahoo.com We are so sorry to hear that we have lost your sweet mom and our great friend. She has been an influence for good to so many people. I know that she will be greatly missed. I always remember the positive influence she blessed me with while I was growing up. Your family has a special place in my heart. You are in our thoughts and prayers. Sending love, Lisa Almond and the Holm family Carol Davis carolinif372@gmail.com To Mike and Family, We just wanted to let you know how sorry we are for the loss of your wife and mother. You have a wonderful family and she was a blessed woman to have you all. You are in our thoughts and prayers and have sweet memories of you girls growing up with our kids. Mike if there is anything you need at all we are right here and would love to do whatever you need us too. We love you all. Love, Crary and Carol Davis Gail and Bruce Thibodeau You are all in our thoughts today as you remember your wife, mother, grandmother and friend. Our hearts reach out in deepest sympathy. May the Lord bless you with peace, comfort, and gratitude for having had her in your life. We first met Terry when we came out for Quinns graduation and wedding. She had flowers, chocolates, and a note on the bed of the room we stayed in. What a thoughtful gesture. Then the next morning she truly did embrace us and welcome us and our son into the "family". In this time of grief, find moments to remember of times together. May our Heavenly Father be with you all. With love and heartfelt sympathy, Bruce and Gail Lenorah deAngelis mamabear41@gmail.com Dear Mike,I did not know your wife, only you thru your business. I am very sorry for your loss and hope that you and your family's happy memories will sustain you at a most difficult time. Please accept our deepest sympathy. Sincerely, Lenorah and JIm deAngelis Wendy & Sarah Cochran Dear Katie, Scott and entire Toombs family - We were so saddened to hear of your sudden loss. There are no words to describe the pain you may be feeling now. Please know that you are in our thoughts, our hearts and especially our prayers. I pray that you will find peace and comfort in His love for each and everyone of you. God Bless you all! Love, Wendy and Sarah Cochran Marie Brennan Mariebrennan1@juno.com Dear Katie and family, I was so sorry to hear that your mother had passed on so suddenly. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Lorraine Bloodsworth Nat, Quinn, and family, My heart is so so saddened by the passing of such a profound person among your family. Words can't begin to express my deepest sympathy. I met your dad and mom for only a brief moment when they came to Maine. What a fun-loving, out-going woman. Such passion for life and for her family. Live everyday to it's fullest, grasp every moment and memory and hold on to it. Life is so precious and fragile.My prayers go up to you and all of your family. We love you--Aunt Lorraine Uncle Ken and Shawn Theresa O'Brien Mason Michael, I am so very sorry to hear of the passing of Terry. Please know that you and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Theresa Emily Stephens Hey Mom, I am now home in Phoenix. I made it safe. I know you would be worried. Mom, I love you and miss you. Like so many have said, you look beautiful in this photo. Your funeral was so wonderful. I was so amazed, but not surprised, at the number of people there. You touched the lives of each and everyone of them. You are truly amazing. I love you more than you will ever know. Linda Hayes Mike, Nat and Quinn, I just wanted to share a sympathy note with you out there. Having met Terry at Quinn and Nat's reception here in Maine, like others, I was enthralled with the story of her and Mike's life. What an example for her family! Cherish each other and remember that your joys are still hers as well, so drink them in. Christie Mason christiem_mason@yahoo.com Wow!! I'm so amazed, yet not surprised, to read all of the wonderful comments about my beautiful mother. She did touch so many different people and I'm so extremely grateful that "I" got to call her "mom." I love you mom and miss you so much. I will continue, for you, to show endless love and support for anyone and everyone!!! Cortney Cooper Hall cortneyhall86@yahoo.com Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you who loved Terry. We are thinking of you at this time. What a beautiful tribute to a wonderful woman. Love you Emily and the other Toombs girls. Cortney Cooper Hall and Family Amy Adrian amylooadrian1@yahoo.com I'm so sorry to hear about your mom. I never knew her but she seemed like a wonderful person. May the Lord comfort and watch over you and your family.