Ann Robertson

BURLEY – Ann Robertson, age 97, the widow of former Burley mayor, J. Garis Robertson, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 8, 2014, at her home in Burley.

Ann was born on April 2, 1916, in Chicago, Ill., the daughter of George and Anna (Vloedman) Boerema. She was raised and educated in Chicago. She married Arthur R. Huizinga in 1934, in Chicago. They later moved to Idaho where they lived briefly in Idaho Falls, then Twin Falls, and finally settled in Burley. They later divorced. She married the love of her life, J. Garis Robertson, and he preceded her in death on March 16, 1983.

Mom was a member of the Burley First Presbyterian Church. She enjoyed crocheting and dancing, and could literally dance all night. In her later years she liked playing cards. She and Garis fished together everywhere there was one to catch. They enjoyed traveling nationally and overseas. They had many fun adventures flying in their private airplane with Garis on the controls.

She is survived by her four children, Dick (Janice) Huizinga, and Marlene (Alvin) Temple both of Burley, Bruce (Judy) Huizinga of Boise, and Kenneth (Ann Cueva) Huizinga of Heyburn; one stepson, Garis (Barbara) Robertson of Burley; ten grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.

In addition to her husband, J. Garis Robertson, she was preceded in death by her parents; a stepson, Dennis Robertson; and two brothers, Harry Boerema and Jim Boerema.

The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, March 14, at the First Presbyterian Church, 2100 Burton Ave., in Burley, with the Rev. Josyph A. Andrews officiating. Burial will follow at the Pleasant View Cemetery.

Friends may call from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday, March 13, at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley, and from noon until 12:45 p.m. Friday at the church.

The family suggests that memorial be directed to the Burley First Presbyterian Church or to a charity of your choice.