Darlene Vee Gaerte

Darlene Vee Gaerte
Darlene Vee Gaerte of Nampa passed away Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2007, at the age of 83 with her three children by her side.
Darlene was born to Sydney Jones Mulliner and Viola Mae Doll on June 9, 1923, in Twin Falls. She lived several places in her life before marrying her eternal companion Glenn Monroe Gaerte on March 4, 1949, in Winnemucca, Nev. They lived their lives and raised their children in Nampa.
Darlene was an accomplished violinist and tap dancer in her youth. She held several jobs throughout her life including being a telephone operator, an airplane mechanic at Gowen Field during World War II, working at Simplots, a professional photographer, and most importantly wife and mother to her family. We all miss and love her very much.
Darlene was a member of TOPS International for many years and had achieved and maintained her weight loss goal as a KOPS for 40 years. She served as Area Captain for TOPS in Idaho for 14 years and started over 50 TOPS clubs. She also served in many positions in her local club.
Darlene was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and loved to serve in her callings in the Relief Society. In her last three wards she was responsible for printing monthly newsletters that everyone enjoyed receiving.
Darlene was a loving wife, mother and friend. She loved children, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Her husband Glenn Monroe Gaerte preceded Darlene in death on Sept. 20, 1999.
She is survived by her brother David King (Margaret) Mulliner of San Diego, Calif., daughter, Kay Anna Gaerte of Springfield, Ill., twin sons Duane Monroe Gaerte of Nampa and Dennis Eugene (Bonnie) Gaerte of Woods Cross, Utah. Darlene has eight grandchildren: Scott Hayes, Kerry Hayes, James Gaerte, Jamille Allmendinger, Hal Gaerte, Joel Gaerte, Kyle Gaerte and Paul Gaerte, and 18 great-grandchildren (8 girls and 10 boys), plus another great-grandson due in February who she is enjoying and loving now.
A viewing will be held Sunday, Jan. 21, from 6-8 p.m. at Alsip & Persons Funeral Chapel, 404 10th Ave. S., Nampa: 466-3545. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. with a viewing prior to the services at 10 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 22, at the Nampa LDS 23rd Ward, 6111 Birch Lane, Nampa.