Norma Ricks, 87, of Idaho Falls, passed away January 31, 2011 of causes incident to age.
She was born December 26, 1923, the daughter of Samuel Whitney and Anna Vera Bean Pincock. Norma's early years were on a farm outside of Sugar City, Idaho, where she acquired her hard work ethic and love of all our Heavenly Father's creations, from the majestic Teton Mountains to the flowers and vegetables in her garden. Throughout her life she always surrounded herself with, and took great joy in, the beauty and goodness of nature's offerings.
In mid-1942, she was introduced to C. Reed Ricks and over the next several years their courtship blossomed, culminating with marriage in the Salt Lake Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on March 27, 1946.
Her early married years were spent in Boulder, CO, then Helena, MT, where son Norman and daughter Dianne were born. Early 1952 found her and Reed in Idaho Falls, where she lived the remainder of her life and her family grew with the addition of two daughters and two sons; Janice, Dale, Glen and Colleen.
Along with her family, Norma's greatest love was the restored Gospel of Jesus Christ. She was a compassionate person and served faithfully for many years as president or in the presidency of the Relief Society, Young Women's, and Primary. She cherished her many years of fellowship with her dear friends in the Gospel, particularly after the passing of Reed in November 1973, and continued her close association with them to the present day.
Norma was an accomplished chef and talented seamstress, and manifestations of her talents ranged from homemade breads and pies to self-reupholstered furniture and beautifully crafted quilts. She was an immaculate house keeper, and appreciated the peace that is derived from orderly surroundings.
She is survived by her children Norman (Sharon) Ricks, Dianne (David) Curtis, Janice Rubio, Dale (Ann) Ricks, Glen (Connie) Ricks and Colleen (Bart) Black, her 26 grandchildren, and 32 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Reed; brother, Russell and sister, Frances.
She was born December 26, 1923, the daughter of Samuel Whitney and Anna Vera Bean Pincock. Norma's early years were on a farm outside of Sugar City, Idaho, where she acquired her hard work ethic and love of all our Heavenly Father's creations, from the majestic Teton Mountains to the flowers and vegetables in her garden. Throughout her life she always surrounded herself with, and took great joy in, the beauty and goodness of nature's offerings.
In mid-1942, she was introduced to C. Reed Ricks and over the next several years their courtship blossomed, culminating with marriage in the Salt Lake Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on March 27, 1946.
Her early married years were spent in Boulder, CO, then Helena, MT, where son Norman and daughter Dianne were born. Early 1952 found her and Reed in Idaho Falls, where she lived the remainder of her life and her family grew with the addition of two daughters and two sons; Janice, Dale, Glen and Colleen.
Along with her family, Norma's greatest love was the restored Gospel of Jesus Christ. She was a compassionate person and served faithfully for many years as president or in the presidency of the Relief Society, Young Women's, and Primary. She cherished her many years of fellowship with her dear friends in the Gospel, particularly after the passing of Reed in November 1973, and continued her close association with them to the present day.
Norma was an accomplished chef and talented seamstress, and manifestations of her talents ranged from homemade breads and pies to self-reupholstered furniture and beautifully crafted quilts. She was an immaculate house keeper, and appreciated the peace that is derived from orderly surroundings.
She is survived by her children Norman (Sharon) Ricks, Dianne (David) Curtis, Janice Rubio, Dale (Ann) Ricks, Glen (Connie) Ricks and Colleen (Bart) Black, her 26 grandchildren, and 32 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Reed; brother, Russell and sister, Frances.
Norma Ricks, 87, of Idaho Falls, passed away January 31, 2011 of causes incident to age.
She was born December 26, 1923, the daughter of Samuel Whitney and Anna Vera Bean Pincock. Norma's early years were on a farm outside of Sugar City, Idaho, where she acquired her hard work ethic and love of all our Heavenly Father's creations, from the majestic Teton Mountains to the flowers and vegetables in her garden. Throughout her life she always surrounded herself with, and took great joy in, the beauty and goodness of nature's offerings.
In mid-1942, she was introduced to C. Reed Ricks and over the next several years their courtship blossomed, culminating with marriage in the Salt Lake Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on March 27, 1946.
Her early married years were spent in Boulder, CO, then Helena, MT, where son Norman and daughter Dianne were born. Early 1952 found her and Reed in Idaho Falls, where she lived the remainder of her life and her family grew with the addition of two daughters and two sons; Janice, Dale, Glen and Colleen.
Along with her family, Norma's greatest love was the restored Gospel of Jesus Christ. She was a compassionate person and served faithfully for many years as president or in the presidency of the Relief Society, Young Women's, and Primary. She cherished her many years of fellowship with her dear friends in the Gospel, particularly after the passing of Reed in November 1973, and continued her close association with them to the present day.
Norma was an accomplished chef and talented seamstress, and manifestations of her talents ranged from homemade breads and pies to self-reupholstered furniture and beautifully crafted quilts. She was an immaculate house keeper, and appreciated the peace that is derived from orderly surroundings.
She is survived by her children Norman (Sharon) Ricks, Dianne (David) Curtis, Janice Rubio, Dale (Ann) Ricks, Glen (Connie) Ricks and Colleen (Bart) Black, her 26 grandchildren, and 32 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Reed; brother, Russell and sister, Frances.
She was born December 26, 1923, the daughter of Samuel Whitney and Anna Vera Bean Pincock. Norma's early years were on a farm outside of Sugar City, Idaho, where she acquired her hard work ethic and love of all our Heavenly Father's creations, from the majestic Teton Mountains to the flowers and vegetables in her garden. Throughout her life she always surrounded herself with, and took great joy in, the beauty and goodness of nature's offerings.
In mid-1942, she was introduced to C. Reed Ricks and over the next several years their courtship blossomed, culminating with marriage in the Salt Lake Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on March 27, 1946.
Her early married years were spent in Boulder, CO, then Helena, MT, where son Norman and daughter Dianne were born. Early 1952 found her and Reed in Idaho Falls, where she lived the remainder of her life and her family grew with the addition of two daughters and two sons; Janice, Dale, Glen and Colleen.
Along with her family, Norma's greatest love was the restored Gospel of Jesus Christ. She was a compassionate person and served faithfully for many years as president or in the presidency of the Relief Society, Young Women's, and Primary. She cherished her many years of fellowship with her dear friends in the Gospel, particularly after the passing of Reed in November 1973, and continued her close association with them to the present day.
Norma was an accomplished chef and talented seamstress, and manifestations of her talents ranged from homemade breads and pies to self-reupholstered furniture and beautifully crafted quilts. She was an immaculate house keeper, and appreciated the peace that is derived from orderly surroundings.
She is survived by her children Norman (Sharon) Ricks, Dianne (David) Curtis, Janice Rubio, Dale (Ann) Ricks, Glen (Connie) Ricks and Colleen (Bart) Black, her 26 grandchildren, and 32 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Reed; brother, Russell and sister, Frances.
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