Maxine Phyllis Niemeier

1924 - 2017

Maxine Phyllis Niemeier obituary, 1924-2017

BORN

1924

DIED

2017

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Buck-Murphy Funeral Home & Cremation Services

825 E 17th Street

Idaho Falls, Idaho

Maxine Niemeier Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 21, 2017.

Maxine Phyllis Niemeier, 93, of Idaho Falls, Idaho passed away at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center, Friday, June 16, 2017.
Maxine was born in Twin Falls, Idaho on April 5, 1924 to Peter and Marie Niessen. She was raised in Twin Falls and attended Washington Grade School, Vera C. O'Leary Junior High, and Twin Falls High School. She was an officer of the Girl's League during her junior and senior years and a member of the Thespian Society. Following graduation from high school in 1942, she worked in Twin Falls for a year then moved to Idaho Falls and attended Groom Beauty School obtaining her beauty operator license in 1945. She worked as a beautician for several years in Idaho Falls and at her home for over 40 years for customers and friends.
She met Henry Niemeier at Walther League at St. John Lutheran Church in 1943. They were married June 9, 1945 at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Twin Falls.
Maxine and Henry raised five children on a farm in Shelley. Maxine was a house wife, room mother and ardent supporter for all her children's sporting, musical, and school events. She was active in the Shelley PTA, a Bingham County Precinct Volunteer, and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. In later years, she worked for G&K Fashions for over 20 years as a sales associate.
Maxine was a member at St. John Lutheran Church in Idaho Falls for 74 years where she was active in the choir, Deborah Guild, Fellow Ship Club, Braille, and served on many committees.
She was a charter member of the Hi-Lo Pinnacle Club and a local bridge club for over 40 years. Maxine enjoyed traveling across the US and to Mexico and Hawaii with family and friends. She was an avid crafter and enjoyed ceramics, sewing, crocheting, knitting, and tole painting.
Maxine is survived by four children and their spouses, Theresa (Buddy) Walters of Colleyville, Texas, Paul of Idaho Falls, Idaho, Todd (Suzanne) of Marietta, Georgia, and Scott (Cindy) of Spokane, Washington and five grandchildren, Lindsay Scott (Jakob) and Ryan, Austin, Matthew, and Hunter Niemeier.
She was preceded in death by daughter-in-law Carla, husband Henry, eldest son Chris, her father Peter, her mother Marie, and her brother Harry.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 23rd, at St. John Lutheran Church, 290 Seventh Street in Idaho Falls, with Pastor David Schilling officiating. Burial will follow in Fielding Memorial Park Cemetery in Idaho Falls. A viewing for family and friends will be held from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday at Buck-Miller-Hann Funeral Home, 825 East 17th Street, Idaho Falls.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions made in Maxine's memory to the St. John Braille Workers, St. John Lutheran Church, 290 Seventh Street, Idaho Falls, Idaho 83401. Online condolences for the family may be left at www.buckmillerhann.com

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June 30, 2017

Linda White powell

So sorry for your loss, Theresa.

June 28, 2017

Julene Moulton Lamoureaux

Maxine was a friend of my mother's, Colleen Moulton, who has been gone since 1992. I remember her fondly. My prayers are with the family as you mourn and celebrate Maxine.

June 27, 2017

Theresa, Paul, Todd, and Scott, I remember all of you as children and our mutual connection with Harry & Edith Kruse. It is hard to see time and loved ones pass.
Corinne Kruse Matthews for the Joe & LaVerne Kruse Family

June 24, 2017

Tara Oakey

Scott,

Please accept my sympathy for the loss of your mom. I have fond memories of visiting with her during time I spent at your home during our high school years.

My best to all of you.

June 22, 2017

Corinne Johns

I recently learned of Maxine's death. I will always remember her as the vibrant woman she was. My thoughts and prayers are with the family at this time.

June 22, 2017

So very sorry for your loss. Your family is in my thoughts and prayers.

June 22, 2017

Shawn and Tim Smith

Dear Niemeier family. Lifting you up in prayer during this time of loss. The pictures shared here are a wonderful tribute to a life well lived.
Todd, I loved seeing your and Suzanne's weeding pictures as that was the first time that Tim and I met your family.
It is my hope that the beautiful memories of your mom will sustain you and carry you through this time.
Peace and blessings to all.

June 22, 2017

Sandy Persaud

Hello Todd my condolence to you and your family, I am so very sorry for your lost of your Mom, for little bit of time I spent with her she always very nice and humble and great smile I enjoyed the time I spent with her she will always be in my heart, lots of prayers for you and your family.

June 21, 2017

What a wonderful collection of photographs, our thoughts and prayers are with your family. Maureen and Paul Arthur

June 21, 2017

Nancy Hintze

Dear Niemeier Family,I'm so sorry for the loss of your sweet mother. She was such a sweet lady. She was so very kind to my mother an I. My thoughts an prayers go out to your family. May you have the comfort an peace upon your family during this difficult time. We loved your Mom!

Nancy Smith Hintze

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