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Valerie Sturm Obituary

Valerie Lynn Sturm, 52, of Idaho Falls, lost a battle with cancer Friday, Nov. 30, 2012.

Valerie was born Oct. 9, 1960, in Twin Falls, Idaho, to Bobbie and Samuel Harr. When her parents divorced, she moved with her mother and sister, Melanie, to Idaho Falls, where she later graduated from Idaho Falls High School.

On April 25, 1981, she married Louis Sturm. Together they had a daughter, Jessica. Valerie was a devoted wife and mother.

Valerie enjoyed reading, playing games and spending time with family. She especially enjoyed taking special trips to the library with her granddaughter, Bethany.

Survivors are her husband, Lou Sturm of Idaho Falls; daughter, Jessica Hodges of Caldwell; granddaughter, Bethany of Caldwell; mother, Bobbie (Gene) Holverson of Idaho Falls; sister, Melanie Smith of Idaho Falls; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Sam Harr.

A celebration of her life will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 4, at Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First St. in Idaho Falls. Family will meet with friends after the service at the funeral home.

Our heartfelt appreciation goes to Alliance Home Health and Hospice for its compassionate care during her illness.

Condolences may be sent online at www.coltrinmortuary.com.

Published by Post Register on Dec. 2, 2012.
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Melanie, I've been thinking of you and your family. Prayers for comfort and peace.

Erin Beal

December 3, 2012

I love you Aunt Val. You will never be forgotten. I am truly blessed to have had you as such an awesome aunt!. I know you are up there with everyone watching down on us all. You will forever be in my heart and on my mind.

Danielle Bean

December 3, 2012

Dear Lou,Jessica, Bobbie, Melanie and Family. I'm sure sorry for your loss. Valerie was a dear friend. We spent a lot of time together in high school. She was a lot of fun. May Peace be with you all. Cathi Bean

Cathi Bean

December 2, 2012

To Melanie and all her family, you are in my thoughts and prayers, always.

Kathy McDermott

December 2, 2012

Stan and I wish to express our condolences to Lou and his family in the loss of their beloved wife, mother and grandmother. It is a difficult parting. Karen and Stan Petersen

Stan & Karen Petersen

December 2, 2012

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