Thelma Brettholle

THELMA "T. E." BRETTHOLLE IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Thelma Evans "T.E." Brettholle, born Thelma Elaine Evans, 85, of Idaho Falls, formerly of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, passed away August 20, 2009, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. She was born July 14, 1924, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, to Ralph N. Evans and Olive McCrea Evans. She grew up in the area where she attended Regent Square Elementary School and Taylor Alderdice High School. She continued her education at Pennsylvania State University. She was a life-long resident of Pittsburgh and for the last 25 years divided her time between there and Jupiter, Florida. In 2005, she moved to Idaho Falls to be closer to her daughter. On November 4, 1950, she married Frank Marsh Brettholle in Pittsburgh. Together they raised two children. T. E. loved animals, Japanese flower arranging, and was a loyal Pittsburgh sports fan. She loved to travel the world from Antarctica to Mongolia and made 5 trips to Africa. She encouraged this love of travel in her children and grandchildren and took them on her final trek to Nepal at the age of 74. She especially enjoyed spending time with her family and adored the companionship of her 3 cats, Annabelle, Suki and Kiki. Survivors include: Son: Frank E. (Tina) Brettholle, Seattle, WA Daughter: Sally (Jim) Sailer, Idaho Falls, ID Brother: Raleigh (Estle) Evans, Tampa, FL 4 Grandchildren: Laura Brettholle, Logan, Brooke, & Cooper Sailer. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and a sister, Eleanor French. Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, August 27, 2009 at Chartiers Cemetery, 801 Nobles Town Road, Carnegie, Pennsylvania. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to the Tautphaus Park Zoo, P.O. Box 50220, Idaho Falls, ID 83405. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Cheryl Gordon cherylgordon60@yahoo.com Sally and family - I am so sorry to read of your mother's passing. May you find comfort and peace in the wonderful memories you hold. My prayers are with you all. The Salvation Army of Idaho Falls The Salvation Army of Idaho Falls expresses our deepest sympathy to your family. Thelma was very supportive of our organization's programs and services for many years. Please know that our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time. Patti Podbesek Sharp psharp1930@yahoo.com Sally Sailer and Frank Brettholle, Just learned of your Mother's death a couple of weeks ago. News of her death are still circulating within the family as of this weekend. I am so sorry for your loss. I hope that she did not suffer too much in the end. Sounds like she was pretty active and that's good. My Mother is in Atlanta since last year (Sept.) to be "near her daughter" too. She's turning 81 this Nov. and doing pretty good despite some chronic health issues. Hope that you get this being that it is a bit late. Hope everyone is doing well. I'm jealous of the Idaho living. Would love to be out that way...All is well here...everyone is growing up and in college...think of you often... Love, Patti Love