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Eilene Mae Corder Fries

Apr. 20, 1947 - Dec. 25, 2022

Date of Service: Jan. 6, 2023

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DECLO – Eilene Mae Corder Fries, age 75, of Declo, passed away, Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022, at her home in Declo, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on April 20, 1947, in Nampa, Idaho to Herbert Lawrence Corder Jr., and Jennie Margaret Stills Corder where she attended schools at Nampa and graduated from Nampa High School in 1965. She also graduated from seminary. Eilene attended Ricks College and subsequently felt a strong desire to serve a mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served in the British Mission where she met her sweetie. She married Larry Gene Fries on Nov. 25, 1969, in the Idaho Falls Idaho Temple.

Eilene became an amazing cook because of her mother-in-law, Berniece Fries. She baked the most delicious bread and her children often had a warm breakfast every morning before heading off to school. Eilene was an excellent seamstress. She sewed many of her girls’ dresses, including formal dresses, two wedding gowns, shirts, pajamas, underwear and a suit jacket for her sweetie. She could mend just about anything and no one could do it better.

Eilene was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many callings. Being a member of the Church was very important to her and she emulated Christ-like love.

She is survived by her husband Gene, of 53 years; six children, Christa Fries (Brian Dangel) of Tremonton, Utah, Selina (Scott) Hansen of Mapleton, Utah, Amie Fries of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, Carrie Warner of Colorado Springs, Colorado, Brian (Rikki) Fries of Stansbury Park, Utah, and Shawn (Christine) Fries of Nampa; two sisters, Cynthia Keller and Teresa Steel; two brothers, Tim Corder and Ernie Corder; 15 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Eilene was preceded in death by her parents; and a brother, Phil Corder.

The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6, 2023, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Declo Idaho Stake Center, located at 213 W. Main St., in Declo, with Bishop Fred Darrington officiating. Burial will follow at Declo Cemetery.

Family and friends will be received from 5 until 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 5, 2023, at Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley, and from noon until 12:45 p.m. on Friday, prior to the service, at the church.

The family expresses their sincere appreciation to the care givers from Intermountain Homecare & Hospice for the love, compassion, and kindness shown to Eilene.

A live webcast of the Funeral Service will be available and maintained at the following link: https://youtu.be/eaK_B5_MNjw.

Condolences for Eilene Mae Corder Fries

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From Hank & Melanie Clark:

Our deepest sympathies to all of you. May you cherish all of the wonderful memories of your beloved mother, grandmother and wife.

From Jen :

Thinking of your family. May angels surround you. Love Sam & Jen Hansen Family

From Jackie Paskett Higley:

My condolences to you, Gene, and your children. Eileen was a neat lady, I always enjoyed my friendship with her.

From Kay and Portia Schrenk:

Eilene was one of a kind!! We had lots of laughs all those years driving bus. We're so sorry. Cherish all your beautiful memories!

From Tonia Stone Smith:

So sorry for your loss Gene. Eilene was always so friendly and sweet to visit with. I enjoyed both of you as neighbors and friends. Prayers for you and your family.

From Savannah Millard:

I am so sorry for your loss of a true light. I am sending all my love to your family during this difficult time.

From Sharon Hatch:

Gene and family, I'm so sad to hear about your loss. Eileen was a very special lady. I always love my visit with her as we'd run into each other at school or around town.
I know she left you with many special memories to keep her alive in your hearts.

From Luis Navarrete :

My deepest sympathies to Gene and the family. May the lord help comfort your hearts in this difficult moment.

From Darla & Glen Whipple:

So sorry for the passing of your sweet wife, and mother! Our thoughts and prayers are with you! Heaven is blessed with a very special angel!

From Glen Wilkinson :

So sorry for your loss our prayers and love be with yoy

From Glen and Susan Wilkinson:

Sorry to hear of your loss.
Thoughts and prayers for the family.

From Verla and Mark Darrington:

Our sincere sympathy to Gene and the kids. Eilene was a friend to all. I appreciated her sweet care of Ryn as she babysat while I worked. He loved going to your home.

From Jim and Stephanie Hamilton :

Our thoughts and prayers are with the Fries family

From Kathy Eklund:

Eileen was my 1st young women's teacher as a behive. I've interacted her & Gene over the years. Both are great people . My Sincere condolences to all the family.

From Susan and Jim Kempton:

My deepest sympathies to Gene and all the precious children in the family. Eileen was a very special person and always very devoted to those near and dear to her.

From Tim and Jana:

May peace and comfort abide with you now and in the coming days. We offer our sincere condolences.

From Orv & Aileen:

So sorry for your loss Gene and family.. She was a sweet lady...

From Mel Darrington and sandy:

Condolences to Gene and our second family of kids. We spent lots of hours together that will never be forgotten. we love you all and will miss Eilene.

From L D Sager:

Sincere condolences to Gene and family for your loss. May the Lord’s tender mercies be with you at this time.

From Michael Todd Zarybnisky:

Sorry for your loss .

From Mike and Nan Matthews:

So sorry Gene and kids. She was a great person, mom, and friend. Love to you all.

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