Mother was born on January 17th, 1936, in Ogden Utah, to James H. and Pearl M. Downs. She was preceded in death by her sister Genavieve, brother buddy, her mother, father and sister Toni, and granddaughter Angela. In September 1955 she married Samuel D. Pope in Ogden Utah.
From that union sons Michael and Samuel were born. Sam senior was in the USAF and in 1955 was stationed at Mountain Home AFB until the unit rotated to Vietnam in 1966.
Upon returning from Vietnam, we moved to Great Falls Montana where we remained until 1968 when dad retired. We then moved to Boise where they lived until mom retired from Saint Luke’s Hospital after 20 plus years of service. After she retired, they moved up to their cabin in Pine Idaho where they remained.
In 2004, Dad passed away while mom remained in Pine, in 2013 her son Sam Junior passed away with mom staying in her beloved cabin until her age required a move to town where she remained until her death on February 1, 2025.
Mother was a hard worker who never shied away from work. Over the years she accumulated many friends, especially in Pine. She is survived by her son Michael (Pamela), stepdaughter Wanda, Granddaughters Renae and Samantha (Stephen), 3 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandson.
At this time, no services are scheduled, the family decided to wait until summer to remember her and all she has done in her life. Services will be announced.
In lieu of flowers, make a donation to your favorite charity in her name.