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Adeline Wheeler, 85, of Meridian (formerly of Mountain Home) passed away unexpectedly at her home on August 20th, 2009. A vigil service will be held at 7 PM Tuesday, August 25th, at Holy Apostles Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be held at 1 PM Wednesday, August 26th, 2009 at Holy Apostles Catholic Church.
She loved watching NASCAR with Kyle Petty being her favorite driver, when he retired she cheered for any Petty Enterprises drivers. She traveled three different times just to meet and get her picture taken with Kyle. Her other passion was the Boise State Broncos which she was anxiously awaiting the kick-off of the 2009 season in two weeks. She traveled to Tennessee to watch them play in the Liberty Bowl and to Arizona to watch them play in the Fiesta Bowl. She attended all the home games and always managed to make it to at least one away game.
She is survived by her sons: Tom Wheeler Jr. (Vada) of Otis Orchards, WA; Gib (Leianne Hintz) Wheeler and daughter Mary Wheeler of Meridian; her grandchildren: John (Emily) of Caldwell, Trinity (Rachel) of Meridian, Nichole (Dre) of New Mexico, Edie of Payette, Liz of Mountain Home, Natasha of Grand View, Michele (Steve) of Massachusetts, Sherry of Spirit Lake, ID and Robert (Jana) of Boise; great-grandchildren: Dieter, Margie, Aidan, Chloee, Nakiyia, Jacey, Evan, Nicolas, Mason, Thomas, Alysa, Autumn, Austin; David, Nicolas, Shawnee, Michele, Christopher, Matthew and 13 great-great grandchildren. She is also survived by her brothers: Lou and Albert Berriochoa and her sisters: Mary Downes and Ruby Jensen and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She recently had the pleasure of meeting a first cousin from Mexico City. She was preceded in death by her husband Tom, her parents, one brother, Val and one sister, Ellen.
CondolencesSender's Name: Rich and Claudia Terrell
Gib and Mary, We are sorry to hear of your mom's unexpected death. She sure lived a full life and we loved seeing her at the BSU games. May God fill you with His peace and may your many memories stay vivid in your hearts.
Sender's Name: Jan (Bresnahan) Kimbrough
So sorry for the sudden loss of your mom. She was always such a friendly person and easy to visit with. Those Mtn. Home Catholic women sure were/are a strong bunch! They lived life to the fullest. My thoughts will be with all of you. Tom, Mary and Gibbie Sincerely, Jan Bresnahan Kimbrough
Sender's Name: Judie Geiss
Dear Mary, Your mom lives on in our hearts and will always be thought of as a lovely lady. And you were such a faithful daughter. The void her death leaves is felt by many but we know she is with the Lord. May the many special memories you shared comfort you at this difficult time. Fondly, Judie Geiss, Bingo Buddy Sender's Name: Elaine Sturm
I worked with Adeline at the Senior Center in Meridian. She was a very sweet lady and I really enjoyed talking and visiting with her. She spoke highly of her family. I loved how young at heart she was and will miss our visits together.
Sender's Name: Ruby Struble
Mary, My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family. Your Mom will be missed by all at Friday night bingo with her smiling face. I only knew her through bingo, but I will truly miss her, and her help at the concession stand. Always remember the good times and it'll help you through this time of sorrow. She's with your Dad now and in a much better place than we know. Once again I'm thinking of you.
Sender's Name: Bob & Shirley McDermott
Mary We're sorry for your loss .
Sender's Name: Peg Howard
Was always so glad to see Adeline's smiling face and enjoyed playing Dominoes with her so much. She will be missed. Love to all
Sender's Name: Susan Bresnahan White
On behalf of the entire Bresnahan family, we offer to all of you our most sincere sympathy in the loss of your dear Mother. We will keep you all in our prayers. I smile to think of her now with Jesus, Tom and all of her previously departed loved ones.
Sender's Name: Sarah Kluger Raum
To Mary and all the Wheeler family - I was sorry to hear of your loss. I know your mother will be missed, but she'll continue to watch over all of you.
Sender's Name: Toni Reynolds
Letting you know I am thinking of all of you during this hard time of your moms passing. She was a great friend as was your dad Tom was to my Grandma Marie and Granpa Tommy Capual. Having her as a neighbor for so many years was a great comfort to our family as she alawys took such good care of them. My prayers and thoughts are with you during your loss.. Toni and Mike Reynolds of Mtn Home
Sender's Name: Sarah,Dustin and Daisy Garcia
We are so sorry to here of the loss of "mom"..... She was and will always be a huge part of our family. It was always a reason to go places knowing that she was going to be there...and a highlight when she was. Daisy always loved seeing Grandma and I know she will miss her kind smiles and loving kisses. As will I and Dustin. Though her time from this earth is done......her time in our hearts and memories will never leave.....
Sender's Name: Christine Smith Allard
Dear Mary, Gib, & Tom - please accept my sincere condolences on the passing of your Mother. I'll always remember her positive smiles & spunky attitude, and how much she loved her family. May happy memories be with you in your times of sorrow.
Sender's Name: Arline and Fred Foster
Mary, Lou, and family. We are saddened to read of your mother and sister's death. She was so full of life. May God comfort you knowing she is now fully alive with the Lord. We send our thoughts and prayers from Mountain Home. Sender's Name: Renee Pate-Covert
Dear Mary Wheeler and Family, I don't know if you remember me, but my Mom, Dolores Pate (Dee) and your Mom were great friends. My son Jason Pate, is your mom and dad's god-son. We all just wanted to express our heartfelt sorrow at hearing of you mother's unexpected death. She was very kind to me and my son and my mother is a great admirer of Adeline. May God fill you with His comfort and peace. Sincerely, Dee Pate Jason Pate Renee Pate-Covert
Sender's Name: Georgia (Stevens) Boatman and Dennis boatman
I just recently heard about the loss of your mom from Harlan Baker. Having lost my mom just last year I understand the pain but want you to know that mainly you will remember the wonderful memories of your mom and all the times you had with her. Our prayers are with you and we know she is in a wonderful place now with God.
Sender's Name: Cyndy Gardner
Tom, Gib & Mary, My condolences to you and your families. Your mom and dad was so wonderful to Gay, Dary and I. We loved going to the games and whenever a bus was not going to a game, we knew we could depend on your parents to give us a ride no matter what the weather. I have very fond memories of those days and the love that your parents gave us. May God bless you with peace and love throughout these lonely days and moments.
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She was born June 18, 1924 in Dietrich, Idaho to Adrian and Celestina Berriochoa. As a freshman in High School she moved to Mullan, ID and met the “one and only” love of her life Tom. They married Feb. 13, 1943 and had 43 years of marriage before Tom passed away in 1986. They moved to Mountain Home in 1949. She was a homemaker and babysat until her youngest started to school and then she went to work for the Mountain Home School District as a cook. She worked at Mtn. Home Jr. High, East Elementary and Mtn. Home High School. In 1991 she moved to Meridian with her daughter. She worked as a hostess at Express Café for a few years which she enjoyed very much and met many people. She was a member of Holy Apostles Catholic Church. She was very active at the Meridian Sr. Center where she played Dominos on Monday, Pinochle on Monday and Tuesdays, volunteered on Wednesdays in the dining room and was an avid Bingo player every Friday night.