M. Michele Farrow

Mary "Michele" Farrow, 66, of Idaho Falls, passed away Wednesday, July 4, 2012, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

She was born June 23, 1946, in Butte, Mont., to James R. French and Margaret Dorothy Fogarty French.

Michele attended schools in Spokane, Wash., and graduated from Orofino High School.

She married the love of her life, John "Jack" Farrow, on July 24, 1965, in Orofino. They moved to Idaho Falls, where together they raised their family.

She worked as the office manager at Sunset Sports and later at Bonneville Vision Center.

Michele especially enjoyed being involved in her children's activities. She was a Little League coach and helped in Cub and Boy Scouts. Michele loved to go camping and fishing with her family and friends. She was interested in area sports, especially the Boise State Broncos. Many phone calls to her boys ended in "Go Broncos!" Michele also loved to read and stay informed of current events.

Michele was very proud of her family and showed them off any time she could. However, she was a mother to more than just her boys. She had countless people rely on her "motherly" wisdom and often stepped in for anyone who needed her.

She was a member of the Holy Rosary Catholic Church.

Michele is survived by her husband, Jack of Idaho Falls; sons, Charles Mark (Monique) Farrow of Boise, Scott Allen (Donna) Farrow of Moscow, Jared Wade (Jodi) Farrow of Boise and John Aaron (Stacey) Farrow of Idaho Falls; brothers, Bob (Nancy) Graham of Bellavista, Ark., and John G. French of Aurora, Colo.; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.

She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Bill Graham; and a daughter, Dawn Michelle Farrow.

Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, July 9, at Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 S. Ammon Road. The family will visit with friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 8, and from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Monday prior to services, both at the funeral home. Burial will be in Ammon Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of Wood Funeral Home East Side.

Online condolences may be sent to www.woodfuneralhome.com.