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Emmeli Sommer Obituary
Emmeli Schaffner Sommer, our adored and beloved wife and mother, passed away very unexpectedly at the age of 81 on Friday, Oct. 5, 2012, in Salt Lake City, soon after attending an LDS mission reunion with her eternal companion.
Emmeli was born the sixth of seven children to Karl and Emma (Weisskopf) Schaffner on Aug. 21, 1931, in the small hillside village of Fullinsdorf, Switzerland. When Emmeli was 9 years old, LDS missionaries taught and baptized Emmeli and several of her family members into The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Emmeli remained true to her testimony of truth from the day of her baptism to her final breath.
In July 1951, at age 19, Emmeli immigrated to America -- Rexburg, Idaho, of all places. She worked for the Eldon Steiner family as a nanny and developed her English skills around their children. She has ever retained her stunning Swiss accent.
Emmeli first met Jack Sommer of Rexburg just prior to her immigration to America. Upon Jack's return from his Swiss mission in late 1951, Jack and Emmeli were married in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple on Jan. 2, 1952.
Emmeli's love of life was her family and service to all. Her untiring care and love unbounded for her husband, children and grandchildren, her delivery of many loaves of bread and meals to friends, neighbors and those in need, and her innumerable kind acts and love unending will be sorely missed. Her commitment to the Gospel of Jesus Christ has been whole and complete. She has served multiple missions with her husband, Jack, and has served in church callings and in LDS Temple service.
She is survived by her husband, Jack Sommer of Hibbard; children, Jack N. (Annette) of Salt Lake City, Thane (Carolyn) of Grover, Wyo., Shawn (Shirleen) of Salt Lake City, Michel (Ryan) Walker of Billings, Mont., Raymond (the late Mindy) of Hibbard and Jared (Katie) of Hibbard; 29 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; two brothers and a sister in Switzerland; and a sister, Liselotte Janson of Rexburg.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one sister, one brother and Raymond's wife, Mindy.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 12, at the LDS Henry's Fork Stake Center, 1508 S. 3000 North in Rexburg. The family will receive friends from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Thursday at Flamm Funeral Home in Rexburg and from 9:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Friday prior to the funeral services at the stake center. Interment will be in Rexburg Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to www.flammfh.com.
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for Emmeli Sommer
To all the Sommer Family. I know you are aware of what an incredible woman your dear Emmeli was. As my Young Woman president during high school, I learned many valuable and lifelong lessons that have continued to influence my life for good. My testimony was strengthened by her every time we spoke, which was very often back in the late 80's. Nathan and I now have 4 daughters who I try to teach many of the things I learned from her. We visited with Emmeli four years ago and I was so happy to be able to introduce her to my daughters...especially our third daughter, her namesake, Raegan Emmeli, who is 12. Emmeli is loved very much and will never be forgotten because of the lessons she taught! Love and prayers, Chantelle (Sharp) Steiner
Chantelle (Sharp) Steiner
October 12, 2012
Bro. Sommer, We were saddened to hear of the passing of Emmeli, We so enjoyed serving with both of you in the Idaho Falls Temple. Our lives have been touched for good by knowing you. Sincerely, Steve and Joyce Tibbitts
October 12, 2012
Dear Sommer Family, We are so sorry to learn of the sudden passing of Emmeli. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time. Paul and Cheri Starkie
October 10, 2012
Emmeli will be missed greatly. To know her was to love her. She always made the day brighter.
Pat Butikofer (Smart Shop, Rigby)
October 10, 2012
Aunt Emmeli was a major influence in my life for good. I loved her cheerfulness, unwavering charity for all, and ambition. Many of the lessons she taught me have stayed with me through 50 years of challenges. She will be such a help on the other side. I will look forward to meeting her in a better place.
Donna Lou Sommer Rawlins
October 10, 2012
We are very sorry to hear of Emmeli's death. We consider you as dear friends, God Bless Vilda and Neldon Oyler Boise
October 9, 2012
Emily was a wonderful lady who adored and loved her family. This was evident in her service and dedication to each of them. She was a dedicated temple worker. We were so fortunate to know her over many years and to serve with her and Jack in the Rexburg Temple. She will truly be missed by all. May God bless and comfort all her family.
Richard and Shawna Lewis
October 9, 2012
So sorry to hear about Sister Sommer death. I will never forget her kindness,and happy positive spirit. She truly made everyone around her feel loved and special. prays and thoughts are with you.
Nancy Baird Tea
October 9, 2012
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