Faye Schwendiman, loving wife, mother, and grandmother, finished her work on earth Tuesday evening September 21, 2010. She was born July 28, 1921 in Idmon, Idaho to Albert and Mary Holman. Faye was the tenth of 13 children. She married her high school sweetheart, Melvin Schwendiman, on Sept. 12, 1940 in the LDS Salt Lake City Temple. They celebrated their 70th anniversary just last week.

Our mother loved singing, camping, scouting, and sports. For most of her adult life she participated in a singing sextet (50 yrs), sang duets with her husband, and was in the ward choir, of which she was the director for many years. She always worked along side Dad on the farm as well as being a wonderful homemaker. Mom was a great cook and made a mean potato salad. She was devoted to us children and grandchildren and supported us in all that we did. Our accomplishments were her accomplishments.

Mom held many church callings including Guide Patrol Leader for numerous years, Mutual, and Relief Society President. From 1984-86, she and Dad served a full-time mission in Nauvoo, Ill. It was the culmination of a life of church service. She also enjoyed serving and participating in temple work.

She is survived by her husband, Melvin; daughter Deon Stoddard (Richard) of Rexburg; son Randall (Sherie) of Rexburg; daughter Debbie Beattie (Blaik) of Burton; 7 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; 3 great-great grandchildren; and 4 siblings (Leora Dutson, Bertella Charon, John (Jack), and Tedd.

Mom was preceded in death by her parents, eight siblings, son (Scott), grandson (Brian Hymas), and a great granddaughter (Ashley Faye Hillman).

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 27, at the Newdale LDS Church, with Bishop Conn Crapo officiating. The family will visit with friends from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Sunday at the Flamm Funeral Home, 61 N. 1st E., Rexburg, and from 10 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Monday at the church prior to services. Burial will be in Teton-Newdale Cemetery.