Wendie Ann Kunz

Wendie Anne Kunz, 59, passed away on Wednesday, April 13, 2016 in Odgen, Utah, following an extended illness. Wendie was born May 9, 1956 in Pocatello, Idaho, to Dan Eugene Kunz and Ellen Eschler Kunz. She was the youngest of five children.

Wendie grew up in Chubbuck, Idaho and attended Tyhee Elementary and Hawthorne Jr. High. She attended Highland High School, graduating in 1974. Wendie went to Idaho State University where she participated in the LDS Institute and Lamba Delta Sigma Sorority.

Wendie began working during high school at Block's department store. During her time at ISU she worked at the Mini Dome (Holt Arena). She later worked for Albertson's in their floral and deli departments. She worked for the El Cielito Wedding Chapel. She later found one of the great passions of her life, in the work she did as an aide working in elementary schools; she worked as a kindergarten aide at Bonneville Elementary and as a classroom aide at Edahow Elementary. She worked for Heinz in Pocatello before moving to Ogden, Utah, to work at the Sand Castle Academy until she retired.

Wendie made a life with Elmer Wayne Adams. Together they had a son, Alexander Wayne Kunz-Adams. Wendie loved them both deeply.

Wendie loved her family, especially her son Alex. She was also very close to her parents. She lived with and cared for each of them until their deaths. She loved her siblings and their children and was proud of their achievements.

Wendie was an accomplished musician. She had a beautiful singing voice and was a member of many choirs including the Highland High School Trouveres and the LDS Institute Choirs. She was a frequent soloist and shared her talents at weddings, events, and funerals. She played the piano and organ and was the accompanist for several religious organizations and performances. She frequently provided organ music for the weddings held at the El Cielito Wedding Chapel. Wendie loved performing and listening to many kinds of music.

Wendie was an avid and eclectic reader. She loved animals – especially horses and dogs. She enjoyed traveling and learning about places around the world.

Wendie had a gift for making friends. She valued all people and enjoyed broadening her understanding by seeking friends from many backgrounds and cultures. As a young adult she served as a good will ambassador to Costa Rica. She traveled there and later hosted Costa Ricans who came to the United States. She enjoyed this opportunity and was proud of her service.

While in Pocatello, Wendie was a member of the Civitans. She was an active participant in their chapter and served in several leadership capacities. Wendie was also an active member of the Red Cross in Pocatello. She organized blood drives throughout South Eastern Idaho - helping to expand the donation area to include Fort Hall. She was a frequent blood donor and received recognition for her significant donations. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

She is survived by her son, Alexander Wayne Kunz-Adams, Ogden, Utah; a sister, Linda (Paul) Raschke, Pocatello, Idaho; brothers, Kent S. (Kitty) Kunz, Boise, Idaho and Richard J. (Jean) Kunz, Pocatello, Idaho; a sister-in-law Janeil Kunz, American Falls, Idaho; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by E. Wayne Adams, her parents Dan E. Kunz and Ellen E. Kunz, her brother D. Eugene Kunz Jr., a niece Michelle K. Main, and a nephew Richard Karlson.

Graveside services will be held on Friday, April 22, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at the Restlawn Memorial Gardens, 2864 S. 5th Avenue, Pocatello, Idaho.