Gwenivere McCombs

Gwenivere McCombs, 94, of Rupert Idaho, passed away on March 25, 2017 at her home south of Rupert, Idaho.

Gwen was born to Joseph Alfred Jenks and Meda Smith on February 3, 1923 in College Ward, Cache, Utah. She moved with her family to Rupert, Minidoka, Idaho in 1932, where she attended school from grades 3 through 12, graduating from Heyburn High School in 1941. She married Don J. McCombs December 18, 1941 in the Logan, Utah LDS Temple.

She and Don lived and farmed various areas. They lived in Burley, Paul, Declo, and Rupert. They owned and ran Dondee's drive-in in Burley. They had six children. Gwen was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She selflessly served in a variety of church callings such as: Primary Teacher, Primary President, Relief Society President and Young Women's Camp Director. Following Don's death, Gwen served two full-time missions, one to Orlando, Florida and the other at the Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah.

She loved serving others. She enjoyed family history, sewing, cooking, making bread, gardening, and canning. She loved reading. She was a member of the Daughter's of Utah Pioneers.

She is survived by her children: LouAnn Moellmer (William Otto-deceased) of Kearns, UT, Ruth Ann McCombs (Wife of Terrence McCombs - deceased) of Salt Lake City, Daryl McCombs (Wanda) of Aberdeen, Idaho, Ramon McCombs (Jan) of St. George, UT, Dee B. McCombs (KD) of Rupert, ID, and Jeanne McCombs (Kelly Fossceco) of Boise, ID., 34 grandchildren, 83 Great Grandchildren and 3 Great Great Grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Meda Jenks, her husband, Don J. McCombs and son, Terrence Don McCombs, her son-in-law, William Otto Moellmer and her grandson Nathan J. Moellmer.

The family would like to thank Minidoka Home health and Hospice for the loving care of Gwenivere.

Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Friday, March 31, 2017 at the Heyburn LDS 1st Ward Building %30 Villa Dr. Heyburn, ID with Bishop Corwin Lewis officiating. Viewing for family and friends will be held from 6-8:00 p.m. Thursday, March 30, 2017 at the Mortuary and for one hour prior to the services at the church. Services will conclude with burial in Gem Memorial Garden in Burley under the directions of Hansen Mortuary 710 6th St Rupert, Idaho. Online condolences may be left at hansen-mortuary.com

Funeral Service Date of Service: Mar. 31, 2017