Sherry Lee Best

IDAHO FALLS -Sherry Lee Boozer Best, 85, of Idaho Falls passed away Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at Bonaventure Assisted Living Center.

Sherry was born May 12, 1927 in Idaho Falls, to John H. Boozer and Dora A. Patterson Boozer.

Our Mother, Sherry Best, passed away peacefully at 2:00 a.m., on the first day of Spring.

Sherry was the mother of seven children, and a valued member of her community. In 1948 Sherry married Raymond Best from Springfield, Illinois, at Holy Rosary Catholic Church. She was a member the Catholic Women’s League, Legion of Mary and PTA co-president. They divorced in 1971.

Sherry returned to her childhood faith and re-joined Trinity Methodist Church in Idaho Falls. She was Circle Chairman and Historian for the United Methodist Women’s organization for many years. Sherry loved to give presentations about current subjects at their meetings.

Sherry attended school in Idaho Falls and graduated from Idaho Falls High School in 1945 in the top ten percent of her class. She earned an Associate Degree in Fine Arts from Colorado Women’s College in Denver, Colorado. Sherry is a noted Idaho Artist. She taught oil, acrylic and pastel techniques. She did commercial art as well. She was a lifetime member of the Idaho Falls Art Guild. Sherry started her own art business called “Sherry’s Art Service” in 1967 and retired in 1995. During her art career she attended many workshops. Her paintings have been displayed in Idaho Falls and many other areas.

She was also a skilled speaker, giving many art history lectures. She enjoyed playing bridge and attending her book club meetings right up until recently. Her last book club meeting was held in her room at Bonaventure in Idaho Falls just a few weeks ago. She will be missed by her family and many friends.

Sherry is survived by her three siblings; Betty Yates of Denver ,Colorado, and Robert (Christine) Boozer of Pasco, Washington, Judy (Ed) Shemeta of Kent,Washington. Sherry is also survived by her children, Sandra (Regis) Hahn of Idaho Falls, Robert (Cathie) Best of Pasco,Washington, Thomas (Francine) Best of Caldwell, Joseph (Sandra) Best of Shelley, Teresa (Greg) McDonald of Butte, Montana, Charles Best & Dale Cusumano of Boise, and Rebecca Best of Shelley. She has 18 grandchildren and 21 great grandchildren plus one on the way.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Dora Boozer, brother, John Boozer, sisters, Janis and Mary Boozer, grandson Bryce Fawcett and great grandson Carson Hahn.

The family of Sherry Best would like to thank Dr. Teresa Johnson, Aspen Home Health & Hospice, and the staff of Bonaventure Assisted Living Center for the gentle care of our mother.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 23, 2013 at Trinity United Methodist Church , 237 N. Water Avenue., with Reverend Brenda Sene, officiating. A visitation will be held for one hour prior to the services at the church. Burial will be at Fielding Memorial Cemetery. Online condolences may be left at www.buckmillerhann.com

In lieu of flowers you may choose to donate to one of the following: Aspen Home Health and Hospice, 3470 Washington Parkway, Idaho Falls, Idaho 83404 or UMC Charities Trinity United Methodist Church , 237 N. Water Avenue, Idaho Falls, ID 83401.