GRACE W. IVIE

Grace W. Human Ivie 1921 - 2011 Grace W. Human Ivie, age 89 of Kimberly, Idaho passed away Sunday, January 23, 2011 at River Ridge Care and Rehabilitation Center in Twin Falls, Idaho. Grace was born in Amsterdam, Idaho, the daughter of Charles Arthur and Celesta Ruth (Sligar) Human. She grew up on the outskirts of Twin Falls, graduating from Hollister High School on May 19, 1939. Grace met Ralph Ivie, fell in love and they were married on July 21, 1940 in Jerome, Idaho. Grace was a very active person and worked as Rosie the Riveter in government shipyards, riveting the wings of B- 24's and other planes. From 1965 to 1986 she worked for the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Inspection Service. There she served for 21 years and she also worked at the Hansen school as secretary for a year. Grace was a member of the Kimberly Friendship Club, and enjoyed cooking, sewing, crocheting, baking cakes and bread. She was a wonderful daughter, sister, wife, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Surviving Grace are her children Carolyn J. (Ivie) Kerbs, Roger A. Ivie, Randy L. Ivie, and Robert W. Ivie , one brother, Kyle Human of Jerome, and one sister, Letha Sweet of Sublimity, OR. Her parents, husband Ralph W. Ivie, daughter, Carmen Beth Ivie, son, Michael Ralph Ivie , five sisters, Norma, Ruth, Charlotte, Shirley, and Irene and two brothers, Amos and Adrian preceded her in death. Funeral services for Grace will be held Friday, January 28, 2011 at 2:00 PM at Parke's Magic Valley Funeral Home 2551 Kimberly Rd., Twin Falls, ID. Visitation will be held Thursday, January 27, 2011 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the funeral home. Interment will be held following services at Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery in Twin Falls. Those wishing to share condolences may do so at www.magicvalleyfuneralhome.com.