Creta Fane Engel

Creta Fane Engel, age 74, of Twin Falls, who was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend passed away quietly at her home on Wednesday, May 24, 2013 surrounded by her family. She was born December 19th, 1938 to Marjorie Marvin and Ray Marion Turner in Sabetha, Kansas. Creta was the second of six children. She had one sister and four brothers. Creta met the love of her life, and soul mate John Marion Engel in Cutbank, Montana. They married on May 31, 1958. Together they raised five children, Terrie, Susie, Matt, Brian, and Sharon. Creta was blessed to have twelve wonderful grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. Her descendants will honor her with memories of love, joy and traditions. She and her late husband, John enjoyed many friendships and fond memories as members of the Twin Falls Travelers Good Sam's Chapter. They also enjoyed traveling and camping across the North American continent. Gardening and preserving the fruits of their labor was a passion for them. They also enjoyed playing cards and games with family and friends. Creta's favorite hobby was ceramics which she enjoyed and shared for many years. Creta is survived by her brothers, Victor (Gay) Ahlm of Leander, TX, Carl Ahlm of San Pablo, CA; her children, Terrie Smith of Littleton, CO; Susie (Lyndon) Grunder of Boise, ID; Matt (Laurie) Engel of Hailey, ID; and Sharon Engel of Bloomington, IL; her grandchildren, great grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, a sister, two brothers and her son, Brian Scott. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Patrick W. Desmond and St Luke's Hospice for their compassionate and gentle care. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Twin Falls Humane Society located at 420 Victory Avenue, Twin Falls, Idaho 83301. An open house for friends and family will be held at 1139 Lavina Avenue in Twin Falls from 11 am until 2 pm on Saturday, May 4, 2013. Those who wish may share memories and condolences on Creta's memorial page at ww.magicvalleyfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Parke's Magic Valley Funeral Home of Twin Falls.