Wanda Aber

WANDA ABER IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Wanda Terry Aber, 67, of Idaho Falls, passed away June 4, 2006, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center of complications from cancer. Wanda was born August 17, 1938, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Ernest Parley Terry and Berneice White Seipert Terry. She grew up in Idaho Falls and attended Emerson Elementary School, O. E. Bell Jr. High, and graduated from Idaho Falls High School. She also attended Ricks College and Brigham Young University. Wanda then worked out at the INEL site where she was the secretary to one of their newest engineers, Eugene Franklin Aber. They fell in love and were married on January 20, 1961, in Idaho Falls. Their marriage was solemnized March 28, 2001, in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. Wanda was a homemaker and mother and worked at the Site for several years before starting Terry's Answering Service and Professional Exchange, which she operated for 10 years. Gene passed away March 28, 1999. An active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Wanda served as a Stake Missionary and in various other capacities over the years. She enjoyed playing games with her family and friends, gardening, knitting, handwork, and reading. Wanda had a green thumb, loved making things grow, and was an excellent cook. She will always be remembered for being the greatest mother, companion, and friend. Survivors include her four children, Linda Jean (Dennis) Clifford and Charles Eugene Aber, both of Idaho Falls, Carol Wanda (Tracy) Penman of Mesa, AZ, and Cynthia Louise Aber (Michael) Gregg of Boise, ID; a brother, Lynn Ray (Pat) Terry of Boise, and two sisters, Evelyn (Larry) Miller and Sharon (Kenneth) Alberts, both of Idaho Falls, ID; 8 grandchildren, Teri Penman, April Penman, Sarah Penman, Stacey Penman, Richard Penman, Karen Penman, Minta Penman, and Ashley Staggs; one great grandchild, Gregory Staggs, and one grandchild on the way. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and a brother, Dale Ernest Terry. The family wishes to express a special thank you to everyone at Snake River Oncology, especially Dr. Shull and Laura for their compassion, experience and tireless hours of service Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 10, 2006, at the Idaho Falls LDS 11th Ward, 1235 Juniper Drive, with Bishop Mark Paulsen officiating. The family will visit with friends Friday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home (273 N. Ridge) and one hour prior at the church. Burial will be in the Ucon Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. ------------------------------------------------------------ Condolences sent online: DNOPJ@aol.com Please forward our Careing and Sympathy to the family of Wanda T. Aber. We know she is in a better World, with those she loved so much. Sincerely, The Pond Family