Yvonne Speirs

YVONNE SPEIRS Click here to view a video tribute to Yvonne's life. IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Yvonne Mae Gough Speirs, 59, of Idaho Falls, passed away peacefully with her family at her bedside, on Friday, November 7, 2008, from complications of cancer. She was born May 9, 1949, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, the third of five children born to Calvin Henry Gough and Marie Louise Pilotte Gough. Yvonne attended schools in Idaho Falls, graduating in the first class from Skyline High School in 1967. It was during kindergarten that she first met her soulmate, Douglas R. Speirs, and started dating him in the 9th grade. These high school sweethearts were married after graduation on June 17, 1967 in Idaho Falls. Their marriage was solemnized in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple on August 1, 1975. Yvonne worked in retail in her early life, yet her true love was being around children. She worked many years in School District 93 as a playground duty and office aid at Ammon and Iona Elementary Schools. Even though she was in the office, she would always sneak out to jump rope and play games with the kids, which included some of her grandchildren. Yvonne loved being active and was heavily involved in the sports activities of her children and grandchildren. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in the Primary and Young Women organizations. Survivors include: Husband: Doug Speirs, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Shawn (Erika) Speirs, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Jason (Julie) Speirs, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Brandon (Jaime) Speirs, Idaho Falls, ID Mother: Marie Anderson, Idaho Falls, ID Brother: Roger Gough, Idaho Falls, ID Brother: Gary Gough, Idaho Falls, ID Sister: Carma (Bob) Fickbohm, Idaho Falls, ID Sister: Denise (Rich) Reading, Lakeport, CA 13 Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father. Funeral services will be at 12 Noon Wednesday, November 12, 2008, at the Ammon LDS 27th Ward / Black Hawk Chapel (45th East {Crowley Road}just south of 65th South {York Road}), with Bishop Jake Dustin officiating. The family will visit with friends Tuesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 S. Ammon, and Wednesday from 11 to 11:45 a.m. prior to services at the church. Burial will be in the Ammon Cemetery. --------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Steven L. Housel vshousel@cox.net To All of Yvonne's Family: I am so sorry for your loss. This is such a difficult time for all of you. May God be with you in your time of sorrow. Sincerely, Steven L. Housel Julie (Neal)West jwest767@att.net I've known Yvonne for a long time. We went to school together, lived by each other, our boys ran around together, we coached together and we laughed together. I thought of her often the last couple of years. She fought a good fight and is now at peace. She will be missed and always loved for the wonderful person she was. Love, Julie Carol Felice (Carol Free) caroljfelice@q.com Brandon and Jaime, I am so sorry to hear about your mother. I know how hard it is to lose a parent, having just lost my father from cancer also. Know that she will always be with you and you will see her again. Love, Carol Carla (Ball) Lewis clewis@kings.k12.ca.us Doug, I was saddened to hear of Yvonne's death. I am here in Idaho Falls visiting my dad and I will be leaving tomorrow to go back to California. I remember in Jr. High and High School how you guys were the ideal couple. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this time. May God Bless All of you. Carla Ball (I.F. 1967) Lisa Jones Woods law@fairpointl.net I'm truly sorry to hear of your loss. I worked with Doug for many years at SMC. I went to Okinawa and met one of your sons that was on a mission there. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Just remember the good times and know that she is needed in her new home. May God wrap his arms around all of you at this time. Nita Case casey166@msn.com Dear Dr. Speirs and Speirs Family, It is sometimes difficult to understand why are loved ones are taken from us. It is also a comfort to know our Heavenly Father loves us and is always there for us. Heaven will be brighter now that there is another beautiful person there. May the beautiful memories that you have help to ease the hurt that you have at this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love Nita Case and Della Harmon Steve Garn I have lost track of you guys.I remember all the good times with you and your family. May God be with you and yours . . . . Steve Erika Mendoza I was sad to learn of the loss of your mother, grandmother, and good friend. I had the privilege to know Yvonne from the years I spent at Iona Elementary. She will be missed. Know that your family will be in our thoughts and prayers. Joan Autry grandma9_6@q.com Doug and boys, I am so sorry for your loss. You have always been such a special family and you will be forever. I am sure that is what comforts you. I am so glad that I have known you for all these years. Yvonne has been such a wonderful wife and mother and I am sure she was a wonderful grandmother, too. You are in my prayers and on the prayer roll at the temple, too. May the Lord bless and comfort each of you. With love, Joan Larry & Susan Hansen happyhelper@cableone.net We are so sorry for your loss. Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. May the Lord buoy you up and keep you in his care and through faith give you peace. Our love, Larry & Susan Hansen Les and Darla Barlow Dear Doug,Shawn and Family: Les and I would like to express our sorrow at the loss of your Wife and Mother Yvonne. I have known Yvonne since high school and have always loved her. My daughter Brandi worked in retail with her during her high school days and loved every day of their friendship. I will always remember her beautiful smile and her great personality and the great conversations about how much she loved all of you. She told me last year she sure as hell was not going to cook Thanksgiving dinner, she was mad about having cancer and was rebelling about having some "phoney" cheerfulness. I loved it! We have lost her too soon. I will miss her . . . and send you all our love and prayers. Sincerely, Les and Darla Barlow Beverly Phillips Beverly.abundance@clearwire.net Doug. I'm so sorry to hear about Yvonne. She was always such a fun and nice person. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Beverly James McCarthy jmm@srv.net Yvonne's family, I only knew Yvonne from the gym and would see her at an occasional kids football game. Yvonne's distinctive voice and lovely smile greeting me at the Apple made it feel like an extension of home. She (proud wife, Mom, Grandma) would chatter on about her great family. Often about how accomplished you are including your sports prowess. I feel lucky to have known Yvonne. Know that Yvonne will be missed by many people whose hearts she touched over the years. God bless Yvonne and God bless all of you. Michelle Coyne (Kovach) MKovach1@hotmail.com I am so sorry to hear of your loss. I worked with Yvonne when she worked at the Country Club Mall. She was always a ray of light that was continually optimistic and brought humor too each of us. She continually raved about her husband and boys. She was a great woman that left a positive impression on many. Norm and Marilyn Harker norm@harkerengineering.com Doug and boys, We are so sorry to hear about Yvonne's passing. She will be missed by many and was loved by many also. She was a very special person. We treasure our times we spent together in our young married lives. May God bless you in all that you do to honor your mom. Ken & Gerri (Andrus) Grover ggruna10k@yahoo.com Doug, Shawn, Jason & Brandon, Yvonne was a wonderful person and a great example to me growing up. She will be missed! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Rich and Desinse Reading We will never forget you, Yvonne. We will always love you. We wish so much that we could be there. Janet Baxter (Blinn) janbaxter@cableone.net Yvonne has always held a favorite place in my heart. We were friends as young girls and ran into each another a few times as adults. My memories of her have and will continue to bring a smile to me. My thoughts and prayers are with you all during this time of loss. Julie & Ken Merrill smerrill001@msn.com It is with much Love and Special thoughts that we send this note. We both want each of you to know that our Love and Prayers are with the family, may your hearts and minds be at peace. Doug we are thinking of you at this time of loss and our prayers are many. Our Love - Julie and Ken Robert & Elna Hollist We extend our sincere sympathy and wish you comfort and peace. May the happy memories you have of your loved one sustain you in this time of sorrow and loss. Steve and Lisa Belnap steveref44@msn.com Your Mom was a special lady that everyone liked. I am sure you are very proud of the life that she lived. Our thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. Love Steve and Lisa Belnap & girls lynette (spilker) naifeh naifeh@cableone.net Shawn, Jason & Family, I just learned of your moms passing. Watching the video, what a wonderful tribute to an amazing woman. I offer my deepest condolences to you and your family. Robert & Lynette (Spilker) Naifeh Ken & Becky Louk & family We send our most sincere condolences to your family. Yvonne had such a positive influence on the children she worked with. She was always Trevor's fave duty at the elementary school. It didn't matter where we were she took the time to speak to him and b a part of his life. She will be missed by many. We know that where much is given much is required and we also testify the where much is required many blessings are given. May you continue to feel the love of your Savior at this time and recognize the sweet peace of His atoning sacrifice. LaNay Robbins Doug, I am sorry to hear about your loss. May the Lord bless and keep you in this time of sorrow. My thoughts are with you and your family! LaNay Robbins Denise My Dear Sister, Friend and Second Mom . . . I miss you, I love you, you are in my heart, always! No matter how near or far, you will always be my shining star. Your infectious laugh and generous nature, along with your hot little temper, that saw you through the past two and a half years, will be my guiding light of strength and courage. I miss you and I will love you forever and ever... Your sister and loving friend . . . Denise "Nunny" Linda Nadauld Proctor jitrbuglinda@hughes.net Doug and family, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Yvonne was such a special person . . . she always stopped and talked to me and treated me as a friend even though we didn't see each other very often. She fought a tough battle and she is free of her pain now. I am proud to have known her and my prayers are with you. Linda Nadauld Proctor Mike Garner mikemgarner@yahoo.com Doug, Shawn, Jason & Brandon, Heard the sad news today of Yvonne's passing. I remember her smile. Thank you for sharing the pictures/video showing her love of her family! Your family will be in my prayers this evening. Mariesa Reading mariesa500@netzero.com Auntie Yvonne!!!I love you and I know that I never got out there to visit much but you,the whole family, will ALWAYS be in my heart and I am so sorry that I couldn't be there but I am and always will be in spirit. You're my guardian angel, and I know I can rely on you! I love you all so so much! You'll always and forever be in my heart. Vicky Pickett/Jeanette Beck To Doug and Family, We were so sorry to get back in IF this week and hear of Yvonne's death. We have been thinking of you all and what great neighbors you were 20 years ago in Falls Valley. You have our concerned prayers and sympathy as you go through this difficult time. Love, Vicky and Jeanette Lynn & Sandy Wilde swilde@co.bonneville.id.us Dear Doug, Shawn, & family, Lynn, and I were so saddened by Yvonnes passing. What a wonderful woman she was. The video was so beautiful. You could feel her love for her family and see how proud she was of her grandchildren. She raised a wonderful family. We would like to express our deepest sympathy for your family. Lynn & Sandy Wilde Ralph and Shirlee Hunter Hunterrs@srv.net I have fond memories of Yvonne going on HOSA trips. Each time we got in the elevator she would hang on and say "Holy Moley" She was so proud of her sons. We send our love to you all. It is a privilege for us to know your family. Between football and Health Occupation we refer to you as " Our kids" May the lord comfort and give you strength. She fought hard and is now able to rest. Our love to you, Doug. Ralph and Shirlee Hunter. ( We are doing a volunteer mission in Hawaii or we would have been to the funeral. Barbara Burtenshaw raptorgal_1@yahoo.com To the family of Yvonne Speirs: Our family is sorry to hear that Yvonne passed away. We hope and pray that the Lord will be with all of you today and always. We will keep you all in our prayers during this time. Sincerely, Barbara Burtenshaw Mindee Greenhagen mindee@wise-acres.org I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Yvonne was a kick-butt chick. I always admired her strength. Sincerely, Mindee Greenhagen Jennifer (Oswald) Kerner Doug, Shawn, Jason, Brandon, I was so saddened to hear about Yvonne. I remember standing by her and talking to her at all the grid kid football games. She was one incredible lady and always made me feel important. God Bless.