Doris Meryl Bowers Tracy Edwards passed away at the Rosetta Assisted Living Center on May 2, 2008, where she had been battling Alzheimer’s. Doris was born on October 26, 1929 in Burley Idaho to Elias and Hannah Bowers. She graduated from Burley High School. She married Bert Franklin Tracy on February 20,1948 in the Logan LDS Temple. They made their home in Almo, Idaho where they raised their five children. Upon Bert’s death in 1981, Doris continued in his role as Postmaster in Almo. On December 4, 1982 Doris married Larry Edwards and was fortunate to assist him in raising his two children, Stacy and Cody who she loved like her own. She later retired as Postmaster and then filled her time helping Larry plant the garden, cut firewood and caring for the sheep. Her passion for animals was evident as her grandchildren later referred to her as “Grandma Lambie”. She mothered the lambs and fed them like new born babies. They both loved animals and had many dogs and cats. Doris was a great cook and made sure that a good meal was always on the table. Her children loved coming home to visit and always went home well fed. She enjoyed life with Larry and often told her children how much of the great outdoors she saw when Larry came into her life. One of her favorite memories was their trip to Alaska. That was the last trip that they were able to take prior to the onset of Alzheimer’s. Larry cared for her and together they fought a great fight. Doris was an active member of the LDS church where she served in various callings. Her favorite job was librarian where she enjoyed visiting with ward members.
She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers Rex, Neil and Toby (Maizie) Bowers. She is survived by her husband Larry Edwards, Almo, Idaho, sister Alice Peterson, Paul Idaho, Paul Tracy (Ann), Pueblo Colorado, Marcile Edwards (Gordon) Elba, Idaho, JoAnn Hellstrom (Jim) Salt Lake City, Lex Tracy (Trudy) Sandy, Utah, and Mike Tracy (Keri),Vernal, Utah, and step-children Stacy Stevens (Dave) Provo, Utah, Cody Edwards (Kris) Centerville, Utah. She had 19 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.
Special thanks to all of those at Rosetta who so lovingly cared for our wife, mother and grandmother.
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