Trent Bryan Spreier

MERIDIAN - Trent Bryan Spreier, age 57, passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2015, in Meridian, Idaho.

Trent was born in Rupert, Idaho, on April 14, 1957. He was the son of David William and Evelyn Jean Nejezchleba Spreier. He was the fourth of four children.

Upon graduation from Minico High School, Trent followed in the family tradition of farming. He farmed in the Paul area until 2001. In 1985, he was recognized for his farming skills and received the Farmer and Rancher of the Year award from the Minidoka County Farm Bureau.

Trent married Sandra Kinsey on June 15, 2002. They resided in Meridian, Idaho, where they founded Idaho's Best Insurance, an insurance brokerage firm offering all lines of insurance. Their activities earned them various awards from different insurance carriers.

After moving to Boise, he became an avid Broncos fan, following every game and having tailgate parties before games. Trent was also an avid fisherman. He loved to fish in any kind of weather, including ice fishing. His favorite fish to catch were bass and salmon. After moving to Meridian, he also developed a love of woodworking. He made blanket chests, clocks, and pen and pencil sets for family and friends.

Trent was known for his jovial laugh and his heart of gold. He was always helping others, his family, friends, and his customers when needed. His generosity was endless. This past holiday season, he and his wife collected Christmas gifts for needy children, giving each child three gifts of their choosing.

He is survived by his wife, Sandy Spreier of Meridian; his parents, David and Evelyn Spreier of Paul; his children, Nichole Long of Meridian, and Laurie Duff of Coquille, Ore.; and his stepchildren, Brittney Kinsey of Denton, Texas, and Nicole Post of Meridian. He is also survived by his brother and two sisters, Terry Spreier of Rough- n-Ready, Calif., Cindy Hansen of Burley, and Odette Muskin of New York.

Anyone who knew Trent knew that he loved his family deeply. He will be missed by his nieces and nephews John Judd, Katrina Wyant, Megan Meinholtz, Maura Noling, Adam Muskin, and Liana Muskin; and his grandchildren, Briana and Eric Duff, and Elizabeth Post.

The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 5, at the Redeemer Lutheran Church, 2920 W. Cassia St. in Boise, where friends and family may call one hour prior to the service.

A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, at the Paul Cemetery, 550 W. 100 N., of Paul.

The family has requested that donations be made to Reel Recovery at 160 Brookside Road, Needham, MA. 02492. Donations can also be made on line.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Rasmussen Funeral Home of Burley.