Obituary of Vicki S. McLaughlin

Vicki S. McLaughlin, 71, of Twin Falls, returned to the loving arms of her Heavenly parents on Nov. 29, 2012. She was born Sept. 22, 1941 in St Anthony to Mack & Jeanne Maupin. She graduated from Twin Falls High School and continued her education at Twin Falls Business College, Idaho State University, and Southwestern College of California. She married Ronald Ray McLaughlin on Nov. 10, 1963, in Nevada. While living the life as a navy wife, they resided in Twin Falls, Hawaii, and lastly, in San Diego. In 1975, her dream of becoming a parent was fulfilled through the adoption of their only child. In 1985, she divorced and returned to Idaho. She was an active member of the Twin Falls LDS 5th Ward. Her greatest joy in life was her daughter until her grandchildren came along, at which point she became the dotting grandma. She enjoyed being surrounded by her family, her cats, and her flowers, especially roses. Survivors include her daughter, Heather Ballantyne (Tracy) of Nampa; a sister, Melanie McBride (Jay) of Rupert; two brothers, Larry Maupin (Kathy) of Leavenworth, KS, and Bill Maupin, of Twin Falls; and 5 grandchildren, Abygail, Casidee, Whitney, Moriya and Porter. She was preceded in death by her parents. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 7, 2012, at the Twin Falls LDS 5th Ward Chapel with Bishop Clark Draney conducting. Interment will follow at Sunset Memorial Park in Twin Falls. The viewing will be held one hour prior to the services Friday at the church. The family suggests memorial be given to Rosenau Funeral Home to help with the services.