Thelma Butikofer

Thelma was born July 18, 1928, in Shelley, Idaho, and passed away peacefully Wednesday April 18, 2012, at Life Care Center of Idaho Falls. Mother was the 9th child born to Angus Young and Esther Elizabeth Dutton Young. As a child she had fond memories of playing outdoor games in the evening with the neighborhood friends and her mother's homemade bread. Momma’s father was killed in an accident at a very young age and so the family moved from Shelley, to Idaho Falls, where she grew up and attended school. Mom received her GED at the age of 42 years old. Mother met Daddy while working at K’s Drive Inn and they courted for two months and were then married. She married the love of her life, Preston H. Butikofer, on March 5, 1948. They were later sealed in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. They raised nine children, Philip, Steven, Jo, Michael, Kevin, Kathie, Jill, Teresa and Gregory. Mom was a very proud wife and worked hard on the farm with Daddy for many years. She loved to sew and made many, many quilts that family and friends cherish. She lived a full and happy life, enjoying many outdoor activities, quilting, family reunions, and taking care of her husband, family and friends. She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served as President and Secretary in the Relief Society and as the Primary President. Mom is survived by her husband of 64 years, Preston H. Butikofer; Son, Steven (Fran) Butikofer of Soda Springs, ID; Daughter, Jo Cupps of Idaho Falls, ID; Son, Michael (Maggie) Butikofer of Lewisville, ID; Son, Kevin (Julie) Butikofer of Idaho Falls, ID; Daughter, Kathie (Eugene) Havens of Vacaville, CA; Daughter, Jill (Warren) Hawkes of Idaho Falls, ID; Daughter, Teresa (Jim) Krynicki of Yucaipa, CA; Son, Gregory (Lisa) of Morgan, UT; Daughter-In-Law, Sue Butikofer of St. George, UT; Sister, Faye Chiles of Idaho Falls, ID; Sister, Lela McDonald of Turlock, CA; 26 Grandchildren, 30 great Grandchildren, three step-grandchildren eight step-great grandchildren and three step great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, son, Philip R. Butikofer, granddaughter, McKala Butikofer, four brothers, and five sisters. Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 Noon, Saturday, April 21, 2012 at the Idaho Falls LDS Coltman 2nd Ward, 12448 North 5th West, with Bishop Dennis Love officiating. The family will visit with friends 10:30-11:45 a.m. prior to the services at the church. Burial will be in the Grant-Central Cemetery.

Funeral Services -- Saturday

12:00 Noon ,Saturday, April 21, 2012 Idaho Falls LDS Coltman Ward 12448 North 5th East Idaho Falls, ID 83401 Notes: The family will visit with friends 10:30-11:45 a.m. prior to the services at the church. Burial will be in the Grant Central Cemetery.