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News, Twin Falls, Idaho OBITUARIES Wednesday, June 1, 2011 Business 3 Vivian Broadhead Skyler William Smith Norman S. Kerbs April 30, 2011 April 30,2011 March 9, 1937-May 30, 2011 RUPERT Vivian Ida Baker was born April 29, 1907, in Farmington Utah, the youngest of four children. She passed away Monday, May 30,2011, in Rupert. She is the mother of one daughter, Gwendolyn (now deceased), and stepmother of LaRene Broadhead Anderson (Ottis) of Rupert. She has seen 104 birthdays and celebrated many others with her posterity.

She enjoyed almost any celebration: Christmas, Halloween, Fourth of July and, especially, Memorial Day (which she called Decoration Day), when she could remember loved ones and decorate their graves. It is interesting that her passing was on Memorial Day. She has always been a very considerate and positive person. Vivian was born amid hard times, loosing her mother, Margaret Marshall, at the age of 7 while living in Midvale, Utah. This left Vivian and two slightly older siblings, Theril and Fern, to live with their father, Frank Baker, a hard- -rock miner in Farmington, Utah, and to make their own way.

Vivian's always, positive attitude has seen her through many difficult times, including the Dust Bowl era in Colorado, the Depression and being widowed since age 48. She has always enjoyed traveling and spent many fall seasons with her sister, Fern Blacker in Colorado. Vivian and Fern were very close, as close as any sisters could be, and they both liked to dance. Summers have always been special as she, with LaRene and Ottis, often spent two or three weeks sightseeing in the western USA. Possibly her favorite places have been Hawaii and the Black Hills of the Dakotas.

Traveling and enjoying the wonders of this world have truly been a joy to her. Family, however, always came first. As part of her 100th birthday celebration, she did dance with many loved ones and friends. She has been married twice. The first marriage in 1922 at age 15 was to Otto Renzelman in Wray, Colo.

That union produced one daughter, Gwendolyn Fern (now deceased), who married Rino Grisenti. Vivian has one grandson, Jim Grisenti with wife, Deanna of Jackson, Idaho; three great -grandchildren, Mike, Teena and Nancy; and ten great -great grandchildren. The second marriage was to Earl Broadhead in 1944, the love of her life, her joy, her happiness, her everything. She loved him deeply at first sight. Earl brought to this marriage a son, Glen; and a daughter, LaRene, who married Ottis Anderson.

By LaRene and Ottis of Rupert, Idaho, she has a multitude of family, including four grandchildren, SERVICES Pauline "Pauli" Bradshaw of Gooding, funeral at 2 p.m. today at the United Methodist Church in Gooding (Demaray Funeral Service, Gooding Chapel). James Michael "Mike" Strolberg of Buhl, service at 2 p.m. today at the First Christian Church in Buhl; visitation from noon to 2 p.m. today at the church (Farmer Funeral Chapel in Buhl).

Tennie Mae Farmer of Twin Falls, funeral at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Twin Falls LDS 15th Ward Chapel, 680 Hankins Road visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Parke's Magic Valley Funeral Home, 2551 Kimberly Road in Twin Falls, and 10 to 10:45 a.m. Thursday at the church; interment at 4 p.m. Thursday at the Thatcher Cemetery in Thatcher.

Nola Vee Haroldsen of Idaho Falls and formerly of Hazelton, graveside service at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at -Little Butte Cemetery; visitation from 10 to 11 a.m. Thursday at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge Ave. in Idaho Falls.

Joan Garrett Sorenson of Twin Falls, memorial celebration of life at 2 p.m. Randy (deceased at age 15), Alicia, Kathy and Diana, and numerous great, and great -great -grandchildren. By Glen Broadhead and Irene, she has another multitude of family, including three grandchildren, Jerry, Richard (Dick) (deceased) and Lynn; and great and great -great -grandchildren. Vivian and Earl lived on a ranch near Salmon, Idaho, which was, for Vivian, the happiest days of her very positive life. They lived on a creek, and she could stand on her back doorstep and 1 catch fish for breakfast.

Earl was a sheep man and rancher. The farmstead included the station and barns of an old stagecoach stop. However, it did not include electric or phone lines. When Earl died in 1955, Vivian tried to keep the ranch, but it was simply too much for her, so she eventually sold it and moved into the town of Salmon. Her daughter, Gwendolyn, moved to Salmon in 1957, and they shared a home off and on for about 30 years.

Later in life (about age 80), Vivian began spending half of each year with Gwendolyn in Montana and the other half with LaRene in Rupert. She has recently lived with LaRene and Ottis, and with Jim and Deanna, and finished her stay in this wonderful world residing at Autumn Haven in Rupert and Country Side Living in Rupert. Vivian has lived in many Idaho farming communities, Acequia, Hazelton, Shoshone, Rupert and Salmon, and also in the states of Utah, Colorado and Montana. Life has been wonderful with many memorable experiences, including many years as the clerk of the Acequia School Board, serving with the LDS Relief Society and with the Republican Women's Association in Salmon. She has been a lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, most recently of the Acequia 1st Ward.

And of course family is No. 1 in the book of lifetime memories. One of her favorite sayings is: "I have seen the horse and buggy replaced by the automobile, which was replaced by the airplane, which was replaced by Sputnik, which was replaced by men walking on the moon, which has given way to marvelous inventions, medicine and intelligence galore. What will they think of next?" The funeral, under the direction of Bishop Calvin Bailey of the Acequia 1st Ward, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 3, at the Hansen Mortuary Chapel, 710 Sixth St.

in Rupert, with a viewing from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 2, and one hour prior to the service Friday. Thursday at White Mortuary in Twin Falls. Frank Junior Poppay of Buhl, celebration of life at 11 a.m. Friday at the Farmer Funeral Chapel in Buihl; visitation from 10 to 11 a.m.

Friday at the mortuary. Charles Andrew Bailey Jr. of Twin Falls, funeral at 2 p.m. Friday at Parke's Magic Valley Funeral Home, 2551 Kimberly Road in Twin Falls; visitation from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Maxine Beckley of Hailey, memorial service at 2 p.m. Friday at the Community Baptist Church in Hailey (Wood River Chapel in Hailey). Ada Ruth Simcoe Brown of Kuna, graveside service at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at the Buhl Cemetery in Buhl. Gelmer Dale Pfeifer of Burley and formerly of Kelso, memorial service at 1 p.m.

Saturday at Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St. in Burley. Hope Evans Starr, formerly of Twin Falls, memorial at 3 p.m. Saturday at South Mountain Community Church in Draper, Utah.

Skyler William Smith, 12, of Twin Falls, went to be with our Lord in Heaven on Monday, May 30, 2011. He was born April 4, 1999, to Tasha and Joel Smith in 1 Twin Falls. He was a boy who loved sports, science, fishing, skateboarding, riding his bike and collecting rocks. He was preceded in death by his Grandma Lindley and his Aunt Sophia Shipp and is survived by his parents, Tasha and Joel Smith; sister, Siera; and brother, Austin, all of Twin Falls; grandparents and great -grandparents, Mike Smith, Janet Jacobsen and Leo Spence; along with many cousins, aunts and uncles. He loved life and loved his family and would do anything for anyone if they needed it.

He was a true angel and will be missed dearly. A service of remembrance will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 4, at Parke's Magic Valley Funeral Home, 2551 Kimberly Road in Twin Falls. Those who wish may share condolences at www.magicvalleyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Parke's Magic Valley Funeral Home of Twin Falls.

Barbara JoAnne Stewart Aug. 27, 1940-May 30, 2011 Barbara JoAnne Stewart, age 70, of Twin Falls, Idaho, passed away Monday, May 30, 2011, at her home in Twin Falls. Barbara was born Aug. 27, 1940, in Sydney, the daughter of Lester Elkin and Phyllis Ledford Clapper. She grew up and attended school in Sydney.

As the oldest of 11 children, Barb shouldered a lot of responsibility at an early age. On May 31, 1958, in Drummond, she married her sweetheart and the love of her life, James E. Stewart. To this union, they raised seven children. Barbara loved her children with all her heart and was involved in all their activities.

She was a very devoted wife and mother. Barb owned and operated her own hair salon under the name of Barb's Cut-n-Curl. When she wasn't working, she enjoyed many different hobbies, such as fishing, hunting, bowling, sewing, spending time with her family and grandchildren. Some of her other pleasures included Fishing at CJ Strike, crawdad parties at CJ Strike, building and welding pontoon boats. Barbara was a bit of a perfectionist, to say the least.

She was very creative, loved gar- dening, raising flowers, cooking for her large family and friends, quilting, painting and all crafts. Above all, her hands were never idle, and everything she touched benefitted from her experience and grace. Surviving Barbara is her loving husband, James of Twin Falls; sons, Jamey Lynn (Natalie) Stewart, Joel Stewart, Jesse Stewart and Cody Stewart, all of Twin Falls; daughters, Kally (Kelly) Schiffler of Jerome, Kim Brodin of Twin Falls and Melissa (Lance) Michaud of Mountain Home. Also surviving is her mother, Phyllis Clapper of Twin Falls; brothers, Larry and Leslie; sisters, Henrietta, Charlotte, Loreen, Pam, Marilyn, Dorothy, Tiny and Nancy; 15 grandchildren; 10 greatgrandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation for Barbara will be held from 7 to 8 p.m.

Thursday, June 2, at Parke's Magic Valley Funeral Home, 2551 Kimberly Road in Twin Falls. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 3, at the funeral home, with Interment to follow at the Twin Falls Cemetery in Twin Falls. All services and arrangements are under the direction of the Parke's Magic Valley Funeral Home of Twin Falls. Those wishing to share condolences online may do so at www.magicvalleyfuneralhome.com.

Martin Robert March 20, 1953-May 11, 2011 CHALLIS Loved ones and friends were stunned when Challis resident Martin Robert, 58, succumbed to metastatic cancer Wednesday, May 11, 2011. He was unaware of his condition until his last few days. He was born March 20, 1953, in Hokaido, Japan, and raised for nearly three years in an orphanage. Joseph and Helen Robert adopted him from there, brought him to the United States and raised him in a wonderful, loving home with five siblings who were also adopted by the Roberts. Martin was a multi-talented, very driven man.

By the time he graduated from high school, there were many avenues he desired to pursue. He graduated from St. Thomas University in Houston, Texas. He was raised in the Catholic faith. It seemed natural that his initial goal was to enter the priesthood; however, he abandoned that in favor of studying the culinary arts.

He was tutored by Master Chef Foulard of Houston. Because of his skills in that area, he worked in several prestigious settings in different states and became well known as a chef. Many of us in Challis have been privileged to taste his creations. He loved to cook. He was gregarious and fun to be around.

It made the experience all the more special. He participated in track and field in high school. He was an avid golfer. His favorite golf companion was his father. His family reports that he was friends with Chris Everett and often played tennis with her.

He played piano and said that had he have had the time, he would have loved to be a concert pianist. He loved chess and checkers and was RUPERT Norman S. Kerbs, 74, of Rupert, passed away Monday, May 30, 2011, at his home. Norman was born March 9, 1937, in Rupert, Idaho, to Alexander and Ethel Kerbs. He grew up in Rupert and was in the last graduat- ing class from the Heyburn High School.

He married Nona Verlee Dockstader in the Idaho Falls Temple on June 14, 1956. He retired from Kraft Foods after working as a cheese maker for 35 years and then drove a milk truck for another 10 years. Norman was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter -day Saints, serving as a ward clerk, home teacher and second counselor in the High Priest Quorum. He also worked in the Church Employment Center and served a mission in the Boise LDS Temple. He enjoyed fishing, salmon fishing, hunting, horses, camping, bowling and visiting with friends.

He loved being with his family. Norman is survived by his wife, Nona Verlee of Rupert; his children, Greg (Jean) Kerbs of Rigby, Terry (Bonnie) Kerbs of Rupert, Denise (Keith) Barnes of Blackfoot and Cheryl Howard of Rupert; 15 grandchildren; five great grandchildren; one brother, Gil (Gwen) Kerbs of Sugar City; and two sisters, Pat Howland of Boise and Joyce (Hugh) Elquist of Meridian. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son-in-law, Darrell Kent Howard; and a brotherin-law, Rich Howland. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 4, at the Rupert LDS 3rd Ward Church, with Bishop Richard Parker officiating.

Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 3, at the Hansen Mortuary Rupert Chapel, 710 Sixth and one hour prior to the service Saturday at the church. Burial will follow at the Rupert Cemetery. Sonie Rae Peterson Alloway Oct. 30, 2011 JEROME Sonie Rae Peterson Alloway, 51, of Boise and formerly of Jerome, passed away Monday, May 30, 2011, at her home.

She was born Oct. 7, 1959, in Twin Falls, Idaho, the daughter of Callie H. Peterson and Vivian L. Blunt Peterson. She was raised in Jerome and graduated from Jerome High School in 1979.

She married Sam Prock in 1980, and they had four children. They were later divorced. She married Bob Alloway, and they had one son. Sonie worked at Cindy's Restaurant in Jerome for many years before moving to Boise. She loved camping, being on the water and, especially, meeting people and making friends.

Sonie is survived by her children, Joshua (Rebeka) Prock of Boise, April (Josh McNeal) Prock of Idaho Falls, Allen (Amanda) ProckJones of Gooding, Sheena Jones of Pocatello and James Alloway of Boise. She is also survived by her mother, Vivian Peterson; siblings, Christy (Ron) Gardner, Callie (Denise) Peterson, Scott Peterson and Annie (Mike) Colvin all of Jerome; 11 grandchildren; and many extended family members and friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Callie H. Peterson. A funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m.

Saturday, June 4, at the Jerome LDS 2nd Ward Chapel, 50 E. 100 S. in Jerome, with a visitation beginning at 10 a.m. Interment will follow in the Jerome Cemetery. Arrangements are under the care of Farnsworth Mortuary of Jerome.

a serious player. In 2003, he took employment in Stanley, Idaho, at the Mountain Village Resort as a desk manager. He desired to be closer to his parents who were aging and lived in Twin Falls. He met Ruth Ann Black, who was teaching school in Challis. They courted and married in June of 2004.

For the summer, they both worked in Stanley. They moved to Logan, Utah, and lived there for a few years while she taught school and he was a manager for Crystal Inn. Then they were off to Alaska for a new adventure. They were divorced in 2009, at which time he returned to Challis and had resided there since. He loved to attend high school athletic events with friends, especially wrestling matches.

He was a familiar face to many of the young people. He loved to interact with them. At the time of his death, he was working in the office of the Village Inn. He was an elder in the LDS Church. He is survived by his mother, Helen Robert of Twin Falls; and two sisters, Pauline Robert of Portland, and Josette Breaux of Sacramento, uncles, Louis Robert, Henry Robert and Ted Feil; and godmother, Marie Burnett.

He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Paul Robert; sister, Jacinta; two brothers, Mark and Matthew; and uncle, Jack Glesener. The family would like to thank all of those who have shown such love and concern not only to Martin but his mother and sisters during this difficult time. A memorial service was held in Twin Falls on May 26. There will be a funeral service held in Davis, on June 24. -VISIONS.

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