Teresa Sobotka

Teresa Ann Sobotka 1955-2011 Teresa Ann Sobotka, 55, was born in Twin Falls, Idaho daughter of Shirley & Larry Sobotka. She received her education & graduated from Twin Falls High School in 1974. Teresa went on to attend College at the University of Idaho in Moscow. During her first year of college she suffered an accident that resulted in her becoming a paraplegic. Despite this handicap Teresa went on to earn several degrees which led to her career in criminal justice. In 1987 Teresa was admitted into the Idaho State Bar and began practicing law. She began her career as a Prosecutor for the City of Boise, prosecuting in child protection cases and serving as Deputy Attorney General. She later worked as a Prosecutor for multiple cities and districts in Ada County. Teresa also spent time serving on the Planning and Zoning Commission for the city of Boise and the Association of Idaho Cities. She was very active in her community, serving on several committees. She will be remembered for her brilliant mind and sense of humor. She was preceded and is now reunited with her Grandparents, Clifford & Gladys Davis and Anthony & Dora Sobotka, Father, Larry Sobotka, and Aunt, Elaine Sobotka. She is survived by her Mother, Shirley Sobotka, her siblings, Vicki Sobotka, Angi Sobotka-Grammer, Debi Fuss, Bryce Sobotka, Christi Coggins, and numerous nieces and nephews. A celebration of her life will be held Saturday July 9, 2011 at 2 p.m. at Reynolds Funeral Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made in Teresa's name to the Elks Rehab Hospital in Boise, Idaho.