Gloria Fastabend

Of all the teachers at South Jr. High some 20+ years ago, hers is the only name I can still recall. My time at the school was relatively short, but her personality and teachings stuck with me. To this day, I still give her credit for laying the groundwork for my understanding of government and for encouraging her students to stand up for what they thought was right.

Faith & Jeri & Family:
I have such fond memories of being your neighbor growing up. I remember when I was a little girl, watching both Gloria and Jeri as teenagers and thinking how "cool" they both were, and wanting to be like them. Then when I was a teenager I got the privilege of being in Miss Fastabend's (although she was still Gloria to me) social studies class at South Jr. High and she was a great teacher, who really made us as students think for our selves defend our points of...

Gloria was an amazing woman and it was a privilege to have known her. Her courage grace and gentleness, even in tough times, were really something extraordinary to see. I will miss her. My deepest sympathies to her family.

I am saddened by the loss of such a compassionate and kind person. I was fortunate enough to have taken her class at Nampa High School. I am grateful to have been touched by her strong character and giving personality. May the hearts of her friends and family be at peace.

Ms. Fastabend was a teacher of mine in high school almost 20 years ago. She was an inspiration to all who knew her. She was never far from my thoughts and that was obvious when my now adopted daughter was having troubles with her biological mom. I contacted her and through her advice we found a wonderful councelor for my daughter at her center. My thoughts and prayers are with her family. May God Bless you all!

Gloria (Miss Fastabend) was an inspiration to me when I was a student many years ago at South Junior High in Nampa. Gloria cared about her students and was passionate about teaching. I will always remember Miss Fastabend for her caring spirit and insight's she often shared with the class.

Ms. Fastabend was a wonderful teacher. I was priviledged to have her as a social studies teacher in the 9th grade and as a government teacher in the 12th grade at Nampa High School. I still tell people about the mock political campaign we participated in during our 9th grade social studies class and how she helped to patch up an adolescent rift between me and a friend in high school. She was dedicated to her students and will be greatly missed.

I first met Gloria back in the late 70's at South Jr. High. I was never fortunate enough to have her as a teacher but later in life I was priveleged to have her as a friend. She touched my life with her strength and leadership. She was an amazing person and I'm proud of her for staying true to her beliefs even in difficult times. Unfortunately, I have regrets for which I hope to seek her forgiveness in the next life. Until then . . . May Jeri and the families find comfort and strength...

I was fortunate to have been under Ms. Fastabend's wing at both South Junior High and Nampa High. Some of my most fond memories are of the student activities she was dedicated to outside of class including student government, ski club, close-up and natural helpers. I'm incredibly thankful to have had her help me learn and grow. My sympathies to her family and friends.