William Franklin Rife

Our beloved William Franklin Rife Sr. (Frank) passed away at his home on September 11th, 2010. Frank was born on January 10th, 1945 in Howard Ridge, Missouri. He was the second child of Willie and Rose Rife. He moved to Idaho in 1964, where he met and married Brenda Lee Head on June 13th, 1966. They had two sons, William Franklin Rife Jr. and James Adam Rife. He lost his wife Brenda in 1993 to cancer. He then joined with his long time friend Vickey in whom he found the second love of his life. Who held him in his final moments. He is survived by his sons, Frank and Jim, his best friend and love Vickey, several brothers, sisters and in laws. Frank and Vickey shared 4 step-daughters, 13 grandchildren and a great grand daughter Peyton Lee. Along with numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Brenda and both of his parents. A memorial service will be held at Parke's Magic Valley Funeral Home on Thursday, September 16 2010. Friends and family are invited to a pot luck dinner immediately following the services at Frank and Vickey's home in Eden. All services and arrangements are under the direction of the Parke's Magic Valley Funeral Home of Twin Falls, Idaho. Those wishing to share condolences may do so at www.magicvalleyfuneralhome.com