Eileen Marie Trisco, age 88, of Idaho City, Idaho, passed away peacefully to join her Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 3, 2026.
Eileen was born on September 4, 1937, in Powers Lake, North Dakota, to Jacob and Esther Erickson of Osakis, Minnesota.
Eileen married the love of her life, Dean Trisco, and together they built a large and loving family. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Eileen is lovingly remembered by her six children, 17 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren all of whom brought immense joy and pride to her life.
Eileen had a passion for creativity and the outdoors. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, embroidery, gardening, camping, hiking, and reading. Her handmade quilts and crafts were cherished gifts that reflected the love and care she put into everything she did. She found peace and joy in nature and treasured time spent with family.
A memorial service will be held on March 13 at 10:00 a.m. at Compass Bible Church Treasure Valley in Boise ID. A graveside service will be held in Osakis, MN in June 2026.
Eileen will be deeply missed by her family and friends, but her legacy of faith, love, and dedication to family will live on through the many lives she touched.
To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.
101 Nokomis St W PO Box 340, Osakis, MN 56360

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