Luanne Mercer Owen

Luanne Mercer Owen, 88, of Saint Anthony, Idaho passed away at her home, Tuesday October 2, 2018.

Luanne was born to the late James Carlton Mercer and Lucile Fontaine Fesler on April 5, 1930 in Berkeley, California. She married William Plass Owen November 19, 1951 in Bonita California. Together they had 5 daughters and 3 sons. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and her son William Plass Owen Jr. She is survived by Dionne Konsaitis, Ondra and Mike Manzer, Ingrid and Lin Beacom, Leanna and Bob Eakle, Delyse Froehlich, Elliott and Christy Owen, and Devan Owen, as well as 29 grandchildren and a number of great-grandchildren.

Luanne had a love for many things including church, quilting, and animals of all kinds. One of her greatest achievements was her genealogy in which she dedicated her life to. Her favorite pastimes included sitting in front of her windows watching the wild birds, reading, writing and receiving letters. She never missed sending a card or letter to each one of her children and grandchildren on special occasions throughout the years.

Luanne’s selflessness paired with her mothering nature is what made her so unforgettable. She touched the lives of many people and her legacy will live on in memory forever. She will be endlessly loved and missed.

Funeral Services will be held Saturday, October 13, 2018, at the Saint Anthony LDS Stake Center at 1:00 p.m. The family will visit with friends prior to the service from 12:15 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. at the Stake Center. Interment will follow at the Parker Cemetery. Services are under the care of Eckersell Funeral Home in Rigby.