William (Bill) Gies

BILL GIES IDAHO FALLS, ID -- William Adam Gies, 63, of Idaho Falls, died August 16, 2007, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center of pulmonary complications following back surgery. He was born August 29, 1943 in Fort Morgan, Colorado, to Adam Gies and Bernice Margaret Richie Gies. He graduated from Fort Morgan High School and obtained a bachelor's degree in chemistry from the University of Northern Colorado. He married Carol Eifling on May 23, 1976 in Denver, Colorado. He worked as a chemist and quality engineer for the Department of Energy at the Rocky Flats Plant in Golden, Colorado for 27 years before retiring to Idaho Falls in 1997. He enjoyed traveling to the mountains of Colorado, Teton and Yellowstone Parks, and spending time with his family. Survivors include: Wife: Carol Gies, Idaho Falls, ID Mother: Bernice Gies, Riverside, CA Sister: Judy Ringo, Riverside, CA He was preceded in death by his father. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to the American Lung Association of Idaho, 111 S. Orchard, Suite 245, Boise, ID 83705 or your local animal shelter or humane society. ----------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Dennis & LuAnn Nielsen sdlnlsn@yahoo.com Carol: I am sincerely sorry to learn of your loss. Our prayers are with you. May your sorrow be made lightened and the memories of your loved one be enriched. If there is ever anything we can do to help or assist you Please call us and give us the chance to express our love and friendship to you. I know what a loss this is to you and would welcome the chance to lighten your burden in any way we can. Please don't hesitate to give us a call even if only for a chance to to sit and chat. With Love Dennis & LuAnn Paula Hahn PaulaHahn1@msn.com Carol- So sorry to hear of your loss! My thoughts are with you - Paula, Ken and kids Barbara (Kehoe) Rounds mamakehoe@hotmail.com Carol, I am so sorry to hear about your "personal assistant (as he used to call himself), Your Sweetheart. I am sure you will miss him immensely. My sincere sympathies go out to you. I could not ever get your email address to go through. I apologize for not communicating any earlier. My love to you and God bless, Barbara Jeff and Sherry Laug Carol, Our thoughts and our prayers are with you. Bill was truly a gentle and caring man whom we greatly enjoyed. He will be missed. Our last time with Bill in the hospital was a great time of laughing and sharing memories together. It was obvious to us that you not only adored Bill, he adored you as well. Anything that we can do to help during this time, let us know! Jeff Laura Morgan Carol, I am so sorry for your loss and my thoughts and prayers are with you. Please let me know if there is anything I can do or if you need anything. S incerely, Laura Carol Haddon Carol, I am so sorry to hear about Bill. I will be thinking of you and pray that the angels put their wings around you and comfort you today, tomorrow, next week, next year and always. Gloria Friedrich HaroldnGloria@AOL.com Carol & Family, Harold and I are so sorry for your loss. I tried to call you earlier. I would love to see you. When you are ready, please give me a call. Your Friend Gloria Friedrich Christine Danielson Words cannot express how sorry I am to hear of your loss. I am never sure what to say in these situations, but be aware that I am thinking of you and praying for you. I wish there was some other way I could ease your burden. Julie Daley Family juliedaley@jad.myrf.net Carol I am so sorry for your loss and I know that words do not express things well in times like this. Just know my family's thoughts and prayers are with you. Gregg Park Carol, I was really saddened to hear of your loss. I know that the two of you have been struggling for quite awhile. I have become keenly aware of how fragile life is and how we commend our lives to our God and to His will. We move through this life grateful for one more day, if we are so fortunate. Your best friend and husband has now been relieved of all pain and struggles. May God bless you in this time of sorrow and adjustment. Sincerely Gregg Park Roma Christensen rsc@ida.net Dear Carol, I was saddened to hear of your loss. You have been a very strong person. You have been there for him for a long time. You have seen him go through many hours of suffering... You are a very special person, Carol, and I know that you will have many friends and family members to help you through this difficult time. I know that I will be there for you, anytime you need me. I value our friendship. With Love, Roma