Reva Simmons

KIMBERLY - Reva Janett Simm-ons, 86, of Kimberly, passed away Satur-day, Dec. 12, 2009. She was born Nov. 24, 1923, the daughter of John Albert and Mary Jane Martin. Reva was raised in Archer, Idaho. Reva married Rowl "Thain" Simmons in Archer in 1941. Together the couple had seven children, six daughters and one son. They moved the family to King Hill, Idaho, where she and Thain ranched and raised their children. In 1962, the family moved to Filer, Idaho, and continued to live from 1962 to 1973. Reva worked at Hazeldale as a registered nurse for several years. In 1973, they moved to Pocatello, Idaho, from 1973 to 1980. They later decided to return to the area and resided in Kimberly, Idaho, to settle into retirement. Reva was a wonderful person who enjoyed life. She loved to go camping and fishing and had a passion for wildflowers and wildlife. Thain and Reva were "dedicated snowbirds." They enjoyed going to Arizona during the cold season and had done so for the past 20 years. She also enjoyed dancing. She will be missed but never forgotten. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thain Simmons; her parents; two brothers; three sisters; two children, Darlene Kirby and Vickie Brown; and three grandchildren. She is survived by four daughters, Roselle (John) Stewart of Grandview, Loretta (Dale) McMinn of Wendell, LaRue (Phillip) Clements of Gooding and LeeAnn (David) Allred of Kimberly; one son, David (Donna) Simmons of Paul; three sisters, Stella Elliot of Rexburg, Mary Robinson of Idaho Falls and Beverly Floyd of Rexburg; 23 grandchildren; 62 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. The funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18, at Parke's Magic Valley Funeral Home in Twin Falls. Condolences may be shared at www.magicvalleyfuneralhome.com. Published Tuesday, December 15, 2009