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Darlene Loraine Fenstermaker

Mar. 11, 1937 - Feb. 6, 2022

Date of Service: Feb. 10, 2022

BURLEY – Darlene Loraine Fenstermaker (Grandma Fence), an 84-year-old Burley resident, passed away at her home on Sunday, February 6, 2022.

Darlene was born on March 11,1937, in Burley, Idaho to Emulos and Bertha Sides Bunn in Burley, Idaho. She was raised and educated in Burley, graduating in 1955. She then married her life-long husband David A Fenstermaker on July 3, 1955, in Burley, at the First Christian Church. They were happily married for 66 years.

She started work at a young age and spent most of her career at Unity Light and Power and later retired from United Electric. She spent several years with Soroptimist running the scone booth at the fair. She enjoyed golfing, bowling, playing cards, and spending her winters in Arizona.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, David; siblings, Elsie, Albert, Gerald and Richard Bunn; and a sister-in-law, Janice Gallegos.

She is survived by her husband, Dave; sons, Dan (Dena) Fenstermaker and Don (Manilla) Fenstermaker, daughter, Darena (Roger) Wageman; 10 Grandkids; and numerous great-grandkids.

A celebration of Life will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 10, 2022, at Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home, 1350 East 16th Street, in Burley, where a viewing for family and friends will be held from 10 until 10:45 a.m. prior to the service. Burial will follow at Gem Memorial Gardens in Burley.

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From David and Marilyn Jensen:

Our thoughts and prayers are with you Dave and all in your Family. We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Sincerely, David and Marilyn Jensen, Twin Falls

From vince obermiller:

So sorry for your loss Dave and family sending prayers

From Gene & Juanita Sorg:

Our sincerest condolences Dave & family! Darlene was a very special memory for us.

From Robert and Diane Kerbs:

So sorry to hear of your Mom/Grandmother’s passing. She was a lovely person. Our love and condolences go out to you.

From Faye Bunn Holmes:

So very sorry to hear of your mom's passing Darena. I always enjoyed seeing your mom at Unity Light and Power. She always had smile. Keeping you and your loved ones in my thoughts and prayers at this time.

From Arlene & Bob Dempsay :

Sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed working the scone booth with you and Darlene

From Margo & Monte Wilkinson:

We are thinking of you. Hugs and prayers

From Donna Jenks:

My deepest sympathy for the loss of your mom Darena.

From Richard & Georgia Thompson:

Sorry for your loss. Our sincere thoughts to all of you

From Matt & Tami Clark:

Darena, Roger, Clint, Amber, and family; We are so sorry for your loss. Prayers to your family.

From Dick Jensen:

Know your families are in our prayersDick Jensen families

From Jane searle:

So sorry for your loss. Thinking of you all.

From Nonnie Johnston:

Dena. I am so sorry for your loss. Praying for your family.

From Denis Kidd:

so sorry for your loss Dave. peace be with you at this time.

From Denis Kidd:

so sorry for your loss Dave. peace be with you at this time.

From Sherrie Erickson:

Thinking of your family

From Sharon Land Howa:

Dan and family,
I'm so sorry to hear about your Mom,
My prayers and thoughts are with you.

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