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2012
Libbi was born November 1, 1967 in Ontario Oregon. She passed away on Nov. 7, 2012 at age 45 years 7 days in Payette ID. Vigil services will be held at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 14th at Corpus Christi Catholic Church, 900 NW 7th St., Fruitland. Memorial services will be held 10 a.m., Thursday, Nov. 15th at Corpus Christi Catholic Church with inurnment to follow at Riverside Cemetery, Payette. Services and arrangements are under the direction of Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel, Payette. Condolences may be made to Libbi's family at www.shaffer-jensenchapel.com.
Libbi was raised in Fruitland on the family farm with her two sisters and two brothers. She attended Fruitland schools graduating in 1986. During her school years she was very active in 4-H completing more than 40 projects and winning numerous awards. She continued to help with the 4-H program over the years in a number of different capacities. She was also very active in FFA. She received a gold medal for her milk tasting skills, a silver medal for weed identification, and her state farmer degree in 1986. She married Rodney Baune in 1986. Together they had three sons; later they divorced.
Libbi started working as a volunteer for Headstart in 1992 and a teacher in 1994. While working she earned her Associate Degree from Treasure Valley Community College often bringing her small children with her to class to help with demonstrations. Libbi's passion was to work with small children. During her career with Payette County WICAP she touched the lives of so many children and families. Teacher Liz or sometimes Teacher "Wiz" depending on the speech of the little one, spent many hours preparing lessons for her little ones to give them the start they needed to go into the world prepared for the education she thought was so important. She shared stories of putting food in the backpacks of children that she knew would not have anything to eat until they returned to her again the next week. Libbi would spend summer months working to help feed children who may not have access to food while school was out.
Libbi's commitment to perfection was shown one year during the Idaho State FFA contests. Libbi was on the dairy products team for Fruitland and had gotten the flu right before she was to judge this event. During this portion of the contest participants must taste samples of milk and determine any defects that may be in the sample. Libbi wanted to compete and after some arranging she was allowed to do this. She would taste the sample, mark her judging card, hand her card to the monitor, use the bathroom, return, get her card from the monitor and repeat the process. Fruitland was one of the State's top teams in this event that year.
Many of Libbi's coworkers were BSU fans. Libbi and her family were born and bred Idaho supporters. This friendly rivalry often led to pranks at work with Vandal gear showing up in someone's office which would then cause BSU stuff to mysteriously appear all over her desk.
Libbi loved to cook, baking was her specialty. Most holidays were filled with something yummy from her kitchen. Libbi lamented when schools moved to offering only store bought treats for food safety reasons. She was upset that children would not know what a delicious homemade cupcake would taste like. Libbi shared her talent by making wedding cakes and birthday cakes for many friends and family over the years. Libbi was really great at making raisin pie which is an old family recipe. She would make this treat for her dad every year and it would be for him only-he left nothing to share.
Libbi always had a heart for others. Some children would bring home a stray puppy but Libbi would bring home people. Many times she did without so they would not. She shared anything from food to clothing to soap to make sure that the least of our brothers would not be without some necessity. Her soul was made to see and care for the people many of us pass over. Please do something kind for someone who may need it today to honor Libbi.
She is survived by her three sons and four siblings Michael Baune, Stockton, CA, Nicholas Baune, Casper, WY, Christopher (Mary) Baune, Casper, WY, her fiancé Wayne Buxton, Payette, ID and her parents Tom and Anita Peutz, Fruitland, ID, her sisters Tessie (Loren) Kilcup, Spokane, WA, Joey Peutz, Fruitland, ID, her brothers Billy Peutz, Fruitland, ID., and Mike (Beth) Peutz, Albany, OR, her two nephews RockyJohn Peutz and Jack Peutz and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Her paternal grandparents Walter and Elizabeth Peutz and her maternal grandparents Joe and Donna Pritzl preceded her. Libbi's three sons were the world to her. She was proud of the men they are growing into and had just celebrated the wedding of her youngest son Chris, and was awaiting the marriage of her next son Nick to his fiancée Juliette; Libbi had a special reason to be happy over the last two years. Wayne, who had a heart as big as Libbi's, had come into her life and they were planning to marry.
In lieu of flowers the family suggest memorial contributions be made to the University of Idaho Early Childhood Development Lab in care of Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel, P.O. Box 730, Payette, ID 83661.
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December 7, 2017
Johanna Keng
I saw the program on ID. Please know her spirit has met the Grandson spirit before he came to you. She sees everything you do and how you keep her memory alive. Keep talking to her, she's around.
November 19, 2012
Nicholas Baune
You will always be in my heart mom, I will never forget what you have done for me and all the children you have touched and helped. My hope is that you have touched enough people to spread your heart though out this world.
November 16, 2012
DEBBIE CUFF/GRAVAGNA
I worked with Libbi many years back @ McDonalds. I was so sorry to hear of the loss of my friend from years back. Rest in peace my friend.
To the family... im so sorry for youe loss my thoughts and prayers are with the whole family at this time. GOD BLESS U.
Joey im so sorry..... facebook me please
November 15, 2012
Pat and Ann Goddard
WE are so sorry for your loss. You must be so proud of the person she became and the lives she touched.
November 15, 2012
Dear Tom,
Hugh and I were very sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you and your family are in our thoughts and prays.
Barbara Brogan Diener
November 15, 2012
Jessie Pena
Angry, sad, confused...So many emotions,But most of all my deepest condolences to family and prayers for comfort in these very difficult time.
Jessie Pena.(Ontario)
November 14, 2012
Lisa Lopez
I was first introduced to Liz on one of my visits to my Aunt Linda's house. From that day on she had become part of my family. I cannot remember a family event that her beautiful smile was not at whether it was one of my cousin's weddings or just a family gathering at my Aunts house. She was family and no one questioned it. She was like a big sister to me. When I started working at Head Start Liz took me in under her wing like we had done her. I will forever miss our Liz and I am glad I got to share her with your family and mine.
November 14, 2012
Heather Hert
Teacher Liz was a great inspiration, her crafty nature and kind spirit are evident in our building and she is truly missed. Never Forgotten! Our thoughts and prayers are with your family. I will miss our college rivalry (she loved to decorate my desk in Black & Gold). It was an honor being Liz's supervisor and I will miss her.
November 14, 2012
Bill & Shirley (Uehlin) Springer
Dear Tom and Anita, Our thoughts and prayers are with the both of you and your family. Reading her obituary- Libbi was a blessing for so many people she came into contact with. A wonderful daughter!
November 14, 2012
Minga Coronado
Dear Teacher Liz,
You were an inspiration to the children and their families at Wi-Cap Headstart. You will be in our hearts and minds forever and ever. We all miss you. But, I know you are looking down and smiling at us! Love you.
November 14, 2012
Minga Coronado
Dear Liz,
You were an inspiration to the children and families of Wi-Cap Headstart, and we will all miss you dearly. You will be in our hearts and minds forever and ever. Miss you Teacher Liz!
November 13, 2012
shandy king
teacher liz,
you will be missed by all that knew her. i am glad as a former parent of head start kiddos that i got the chance to get to know her. Thank you for the joy that you brought not just my children but others as well. My prayers and thoughts with your family at this time.
November 13, 2012
Melinda Connerley
Loren, Tessie and family I am sorry for your loss. If you need anything I am here for you. Love you
November 13, 2012
Phil Rich
Tom and Anita, our family we are so sorrry for your loss, we are praying for your family that you will be able to find comfort in the friendship and love that so many families had for our special friend "Liz"! Our family have known her for many years, no only thru Head Start as teacher and friend for our grandkids, but also Liz made a "Special" cake for my wife Shirley and myself when we celebrated our 25th Anneversity Renewal Ceramony! We Loved YOU Liz! Phil and Shirley Rich
November 13, 2012
Porfie Barreiro
"Teacher Liz, you will be missed! I enjoyed working with her and looked forward to our trainings together. She was a wonderful, sweet and a very kind person. My thoughts and prayers for you and your family."
November 13, 2012
Gayle Ernst
Peutz & Baune Families-
Words can't begin to express the sadness I feel at the loss of Libbi from our lives. Her memory will forever live on through all the lives she has touched over the years. I have fond memories of her and she was like a big sister to me! All my love at this difficult time!
November 13, 2012
Barbara cabrera
In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.
November 13, 2012
Jill Watson Hart
To Libbi's family....I am so very sorry for your loss of your daughter, sister, mother, and friend. I have many fond memories of Libbi and of the Peutz family. My thoughts and prayers are with you all...
November 13, 2012
Jackie Mangum
To the family and friends of Liz, I want to express how sorry I am for your loss of such a wonderful lady. God Bless.
November 13, 2012
Mona Bruffett
My thoughts and prayers are with your family. Knowing liz was an honor, she was a a great lady, so giving and easy to talk to. My son also had liz as a teacher, liz would come over to my moms sometimes have dinner and maybe a little wine and we would just talk and laugh for hours. Liz wasn't just a co-worker, she was family and will be deeply missed. We love you!!
November 13, 2012
Laurie Kiester
She had become a permanent fixture in our family because of her relationship with my mom (Linda) and made the cakes for two of my children's weddings. More than that though, she came and brought her generous, warm smile to each family event she attended. She was always humble and was such a good friend to my mom. She will be greatly missed and remembered always in our hearts.
November 13, 2012
Dannielle Russell
Liz was a excellent teacher and a great lady.. All the children she has taught are very fortunate to have had her as there 1st teacher- I am sad for all the children that won't get to have her now and in the future... She will be missed..
November 13, 2012
Linda Guy
My love and prayers are with all of you and I am so thankful and appreciative of your having shared this beautiful child of God with me and my family.
November 12, 2012
Phil and Sandy Vogel
Tom and Anita and family--Phil and I are so heart broken since we learned about Liz. She was such a special and kind person. Having worked with her for two years closely as a teacher at Payette Head Start, I saw her passion and love for children. She was funny, witty, dedicated and above all loving. She came all the way to California to help me with my daughter's wedding where I feel like I kept her and you, Anita, trapped in my kitchen for four days. The wedding cake was beautiful and the food was wonderful. She was so talented. She loved her sons so much and even though they were young at the time, you could see that they would grow into strong young men. She was and always will be one of my most treasured friends, I will always keep her safe in my heart with my very special memories of her beautiful smile. Simply put, we loved her.
November 12, 2012
shelly gardner
She was a wonderful person, I enjoyed working with her and admired her for her teaching abilities. She will be missed.
November 12, 2012
Stacy Lee
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers. we are sorry for your loss of libby, whe was a wonderful person. Our son knows she was a wonderful teacher. He loved her so very much. Love and prayers from our family to yours Bert and stacy Lee (payette Idaho)
November 12, 2012
Dan Hally
Dear Tom & Anita,
I am so sorry for your loss of Libbi. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.
November 11, 2012
Candace Cloud
I will miss you forever, my dear sweet cousin. My favorite memories of childhood include you and your mischievous grin, which always told me that you were about to tell a bad joke or beat me at something simple, like being the first one to dig a tissue out of your pocket for a sniffling sibling in church. You were a genuinely nice woman and you were nobody's fool. You were generous in spirit and in speech, and I believe in my heart that you are angel who will look after us and help us heal from this tragedy that took your life. I pray for you and everyone who loves you, and I believe you pray for us. Love you forever, Libbi. . . .
November 11, 2012
Gerrie Ahrens Stults
Dear Tom & Anita,
We enjoyed hearing Tom brag about your kids & show their pictures to us at our PHS 50th reunion in September. You two have done a fine job of raising caring, responsible children that care about our community. Bless you hearts as you learn to live with your memories of Libbi & her lasting impression on so very many lives, especially the children with which she worked so lovingly.
Gerrie Ahrens Stults
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