Chera Mindy Birch, age 21, of Rigby, passed away Sunday, December 2, 2007, at the Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.
She was born March 12, 1986, at Payson, Utah. She is the daughter of David Kelby Birch and Bethene Fullmer Birch. She was raised and attended schools in Layton, Utah. Graduated from Rigby High School, and was attending BYU Idaho, studying Elementary Education.
Chera was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, during high school she was a member of the Rigby Troylairs, she enjoyed dancing, playing the piano, reading, writing short stories, crafts and needle point.
She is survived by her parents, Kelby & Bethene Birch, two sisters; Leslie Birch & Camille Birch, two Brothers; Gail Birch & Spencer Birch, all of Rigby, Grandparents Albert & Eleanor Fullmer of Darlington, ID, Anita Birch of St. George, UT and her Fiancé, Avery Bowles of Rainer, WA.
Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 8, 2007 at the Rigby East Stake Center, with Bishop Robert Clarke, officiating. The family will visit with friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday at Eckersell Memorial Chapel in Rigby. Burial will be in the Lost River Cemetery.