Lawrence W. "Wayne" Personette

1931 - 2025

Nampa - Lawrence W. "Wayne" Personette died peacefully at home on August 15, 2025, at 93 years old. Born to Leiah "Edith" and William Personette on August 21,1931 in Parma, ID, Wayne was the 10th child in a family of 12 children. His parents dry farmed. Wayne studied at Boise Junior College and played football. Later, he married his high school sweetheart, Audrey Shute in 1953 and shared a love for 72 years. Then at Idaho State, Wayne had a football scholarship. He managed a Chevron station, attended classes, and helped raise his five children. Being drafted into the U.S. Army changed their plans. Wayne decided to make the military his career and became a decorated officer. After Viet Nam, he completed his B.A. in P. E. at NNU and moved East. In 1977, Wayne retired as a Lt. Col. In the service, moved to Nampa (home base) with his family, and worked for several local businesses. Wherever his career took him, Wayne and his family were active in church. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and RVing with Audrey in The Good Sam Club. He was involved in Love, Inc, Nampa Civitan Club, and many Veteran activities. He also was a handyman. He loved watching BSU's football and NNU athletics.

Wayne is survived by an elder sister, Anna Ashby; his wife, Audrey (Shute); his two sons, Ron (Cindi) and Mike (Sandy); his daughters, Elaine Mallow, Joyce Bowman (Kirk), and Amy. He has thirteen grandkids and many great/great-great grandchildren. His family will miss him deeply and love him always.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 10:30 AM on Saturday, September 13, 2025 in the Nampa First Church of the Nazarene Chapel, 1421 6th St S, Nampa, ID with military honors by personnel from the Idaho Army National Guard.

In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorial contributions may be made in Wayne's name to Love INC of Treasure Valley, 16446 N. Franklin Blvd., Nampa, ID 83687 or to the NNU Athletics Dept., 623 So. University Blvd., Nampa, ID 83686.

An online guest book and the complete obituary may be found at www.nampafuneralhome.com