Jul. 18, 1937 - May 21, 2015
Date of Service: May 27, 2015
Renee Smyer Holtman
BURLEY - Renee Eames Smyer Holtman, 77, passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by her family, Thursday, May 21, 2015.
Renee was born July 18, 1937, in Almo, Idaho, the daughter of Louis Alonzo and VaLoy Pettingill Eames. After receiving schooling locally at Almo Elementary and Raft River High School, she went on to complete her education at Ricks College.
She married Bennie Smyer Nov. 2, 1957, in Almo, Idaho. Together they had four children, Darren, Roxanne, Rick and Dennie. They ranched and farmed for many years in the Declo-Albion area. They later divorced. She married Kent Holtman Nov. 17, 2000, who passed away unexpectedly Sept. 4, 2001.
Aside from being a dedicated homemaker and mother, Renee owned and operated the Albion Mountain Manor Bed & Breakfast and the Albion Git-n-Go Deli. She also worked for several local businesses, including J C Penney, the Declo School Lunch Program, D.L. Evans Bank, WSI, and LDS Distribution Center.
She was an active member of the LDS Church, where she served faithfully in the Relief Society, Young Womens, Primary, and Scouting.
Renee contributed to her community by serving in the Albion Quick Response Unit, the Book Club, and the Domestic Dutchesses. In her spare time, she liked to crochet, knit, quilt, paint, cook, watch sports, travel, work on “fixer-upper” projects, and spend time with her grandchildren.
She maintained a positive attitude throughout life and was always friendly and smiling. She loved to serve and bring joy to others. She worked hard during her time here and endured faithfully to the end.
She is survived by her children, Darren Smyer of Albion, Roxanne (Lawrence) Gillette of Declo, Rick (Cindy) Smyer of Mackay, Dennie (Natalie) Smyer of Springdale, Heather (Jeff) Crumley of Dallas, Texas, Heidi (Bob) Riter of Ammon, Camille (Chad) Jensen of Blackfoot, Brook (Stacy) Holtman of Malta, and Lottie (Dustin) Wixom of Blackfoot; 31 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; brother, Olin (Bette) Eames of Burley; sisters, Joan (Alma) Turner of Declo; Sandy (Roy) Rose of Scottsdale, Ariz; and Leslie Ramey of Ketchikan, Alaska.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Kent Holtman; brothers, Hubert (Dorothy) Eames, and Kay (Betty) Eames; and brother-in-law, Butch Ramey
The family would like to thank Portneuf Cancer Center, Dr. Kerry Saurey, and Minidoka Home Health & Hospice, especially Joye Simpson and Suzanne Cook.
The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 27, at the Burley LDS West Stake Center, 2420 Parke Ave., in Burley, with Bishop M. Terry Jeppson officiating. Burial will be in Valley Vu Cemetery in Malta.
Friends may call from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 26, at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley, and from 10 until 10:45 .am. Wednesday at the church.
