Janelle Ann Crist

Janelle Ann Crist, 34 of Filer, Idaho passed away September 4, 2016 in Salt Lake City, Utah from a short illness. Janelle was born July 18, 1982 in Hermiston, Oregon to Kristine Dry & Melvin Crist.  She attended schools in Hermiston, Oregon and Burley, Idaho. The biggest love of Janelle’s life was her three children, and her longtime companion of 10 years, Taly Amaro. Janelle enjoyed gardening, flowers, Christmas was her favorite holiday; also taking care of people and spending time with her animals. She is survived by her three children, daughters, Jazzmen Alvarado and Lillia Amaro, and son, Taly Izic Amaro; her longtime companion, Taly Amaro;  mother and stepfather, Kristine and Dean Dry; father and stepmother Melvin and Taffie Crist; brothers, Travis and Robyn Crist and Jason Crist. Grandmother: Mildred Ann Gilliam and many aunts, uncles and cousins. A celebration of Janelle’s life will be held Monday, September 12, 2016 at 1:00 PM at Parke’s Magic Valley Funeral Home 2551 Kimberly Rd., Twin Falls, ID. Cremation and arrangements are under the direction of the funeral home. Those wishing to share memories and condolences may do so on Janelle’s Memorial webpage at www.magicvalleyfuneralhome.com.