Gloria Hill

Gloria "June" Harms Hill, 71, of Gooding, Idaho, passed away at her home, surrounded by her family.
Courage is fear that has said it's prayers... Mom had plenty of courage.
June was born in Wendell, Idaho, June 17, 1941 to Lois G. and A.J. Harms. She was raised on the family farm in Wendell. It was there that she found her early love for horses, she had several in her growing up years at home.
June graduated from Wendell High School in the spring of 1960. She had recently met a remarkable you cowboy that spring n a double date with a close friend. Her date on that evening wasn't her future husband Don, Don was her friends date. We will say that the situation was quickly remedied. They later announced their engagement and were married on July 1, 1960, shortly after her 19th birthday. This began their life story and their family.
An excellent horsewoman, June was a Queen contestant at the Gooding County Fair and Rodeo in 1959. She was also a member of the Sagebrush Artist Guild, served as a children's ministry leader at Gooding Nazarene Church, a 4-H leader for groups in Wendell, Shoshone, and Gooding. You could always find her at the local Farmers Markets in Twin Falls and Gooding selling her carefully grown fruits and veggies from her own Garden of Eden. June was also a very creative cook... she could make a meal out of whatever she found in the cupboard or fridge and it was good! She sewed for all her family making clothing and later became accomplished a making beautiful quilts that were usually gifts for her children or grandchildren. June was an active member of the General Assembly of the Church of The First Born. Her faith in the Lord carried her through her life in the good days and the bad and never, ever wavered.
To this union was born six children, Donna (Wayne) Oglesbee of Buhl, Marty Summers of St. Petersburg, Fla., Rebecca (Denny) O'Brien of Buhl, Amy (Cary) Ferrin of Burley, Adam Hill of Hagerman, Aaron Hill (Christi) of Kuna. Grandchildren Randy, Rhonda, Rachel, April, Lance, Reva, Dylan, Andrew, Chelsey, Jared, Tanna, Brady, Breezy, Radley and Aspen. Great-grandchildren Aundre, J.J., Brandon, Bailey, Taylor, Kennedy, Nixon, Joshua, Wyatt, Jeremiah and Isabella.
She is survived by her brothers Larry (Linda) Harms of Wendell, Lionel (Renae) Harms of Wendell, Boyd (Pam) Harms of Weiser, sisters Boddie (Stanley) Andrews of Wendell and Theresa Strolberg of Buhl, as well as many beloved neices, nephews, cousins, dear friends both near and far and extended family members. Special friends Arden Schmitt of Gooding, Bill and Becky Bellew of Wendell and Victor Bellew of Montana.
She was preceeded in death by her Parents A.J. and Lois Harms, her husband Don Hill and grandson Matthew Ferrin.
June was well loved by all her grandchildren and they were dear to her heart and were a big part of the person she was. She was always drawing horses and numerous other animal pictures for the kids and passed the love of art to her children and grandchildren. And she often made her great cinnamon rolkls that most of her children and grandchildren couldn't resist.
Mama you will be missed every single day, for your hugs, your humor and your love.
Services will be at 10:30 am, Thursday July26, 2012 at the First Christian Church on Broadway Ave. In Buhl, Idaho. Burial will be at the Filer Cemetery. A meal and fellowship will be offered at Calvary Chapel in Buhl following the services. In place of flowers, memorial donations are bing accepted by family members to assist with funeral costs. Services will be under the direction of Farmer Funeral Chapel of Buhl, Idaho.