Trudy Marjean Hernandez

1945 - 2023

Trudy Marjean Hernandez, 78 of Fort Hall passed away at her home on January 5, 2023.

Trudy was born on January 30, 1945 in Gooding, Idaho on the family farm. Being raised in Gooding, Trudy was always on the farm working outside, helping with the animals; draft horses for working the fields, milk cows, chickens, pigs and riding horses. When the many chores were done, she would be in the desert riding her horse, often visiting and playing in the Dead Horse Caves or swimming in the Big Wood River. In high school she trained colts for spending money. She loved to rodeo; barrel racing and pole bending, and made it to the National Finals in 1963. She was a founding member of the local women's horseback riding drill team, Liberty Bells.

She was a homemaker, licensed beautician, 4-H Leader, and race horse trainer. Her favorite job was as a teacher's aide at Grace Lutheran School in Pocatello, where she was known as Grandma Trudy. She was a fierce protector and advocate of children and animals.

On April 23, 1980, Trudy married Robert Hernandez. Bob always called her his "desert flower" with a smirk. They have been married for 43 wonderful years.

Later in life, Trudy developed a special interest in genealogy. She spent countless hours researching old records and became quite good at it. One of her favorite things to do, was take a road trip. She loved trips with family and friends, with Yellowstone National Park as her most visited. Playing pinochle and eating fudge were treasured pastimes.

Trudy's love blanketed her grandkids, great-grandkids, nieces, nephews and great nieces and nephews in a tapestry of warmth and support. Whether it was sharing stories of their adventures, helping with chores, or relishing moments of joy like riding in the wheelbarrow and playing by the old race horse gates, her presence was a beacon of love and laughter. The sound of her infectious laugh echoed the affection she had for each one, making every hug a comforting reminder of the deep and enduring bond they shared.

Trudy was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter~day saints and served in various callings.

Trudy is survived by her husband of 43 years, Robert Hernandez; step-daughters, Cindy(Erik) Pearson of Nampa, Idaho; Charlotte (Jim) Wasia of Blackfoot, Idaho; daughter, Wendy (David) Corrigan of Idaho Falls, Idaho; step sons, Tom (Becky) Hayes of Buckly, Michigan; Shawn Hernandez of Tonopah, Arizona; sisters, Georgia (Darrell) Smith of Middleton, Idaho; Donna Alger of Mountain Home, Idaho; brother in laws, Les Hernandez of Pocatello, Idaho; Clyde Lowther of McCammon, Idaho; nephews Rod (Charmaine) Smith of Las Vegas, Nevada; Beau (Anj) Lowther of Pocatello, Idaho nieces Barbara Smith of Middleton, Idaho; Patricia (Dave) Howe of Boise, Idaho; great nieces and nephews, Chris, Jessica, Alexandra, Braeden, and Lexxi. Grandchildren, Camile (Brandon) Austin, [Jadon, Isaac, Kason, Axel], Jake (Abra) Wasia, [Trinly, Dax], Chase Wasia, Sara Wasia, [Charlotte, Augustus], Bailee (Jaren) Reber, [Cooper, Cade], KaMel (Brittany) Hernandez, [Mylez, Jentry], Cheyenne Hernandez, Sadie Hernandez, Hannah Hernandez, Arlis Hernandez, and Jacob Elsenheimer.

Trudy is preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth and Maxine Daniel, mother and father in law, Manuel and Ethel Hernandez, brother in law James Alger, sisters in law Rayola Lowther and Toni Hernandez.

A memorial service for Trudy will be held at 11:00 a.m January 13, 2023 at the Tyhee LDS chapel, under the direction of Hawker Funeral Home. A visitation will be held an hour prior to the memorial service.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to the Bannock County Humane Society or the Bingham County Humane Society in Trudy's name.