Obituary of Thelma Lucille Spain

Thelma Lucille (Snow) Spain, 92, of Twin Falls, went to be with her precious Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, August 28, 2010, at Saint Luke’s Magic Valley Medical Center. Thelma was born in Dolores, Colorado on March 25, 1918, the daughter of Ray and Mabel Schafer. The family moved to Oklahoma where Thelma attended school and enjoyed living in a “new” home for the next seven years. The Depression hit and the family was forced to relocate several times until settling in Blanchard, Oklahoma. Throughout these years the family learned the true meaning of Faith, Hope, and Charity, to live successfully- a lesson that Thelma lived and taught until her last day on earth. During her final days of pain she was heard numerous times complimenting her nurses and doctors for their “sweet” care and concern. Thelma attended school in Blanchard, where she met Dudd Snow and they married shortly thereafter. They lived in Oklahoma City for a couple years before deciding to hitchhike to southwestern Colorado, where they homesteaded and farmed until 1959. During those many years of hard work Thelma and Dudd had five children and continued to learn about Faith, Hope, and Charity. Thelma taught herself to play the piano and she sang and played for churches over the years. Some of the most precious memories of the family are singing around the piano. In 1959 they sold the farm and moved to Pocatello, Idaho where they owned and operated a motel and apartment complex. They moved to Twin Falls in 1971 and continued in the apartment business as well as working for the Twin Falls School District, before retiring. Dudd passed away in 1990. Later, Thelma met Delmar (Junior) Spain at the Twin Falls Senior Citizens’ Center. Junior had lost his wife at about the same time and they became an instant blessing to each other. They were married for nineteen wonderful years. Thelma will be remembered as an exemplary wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, teacher, and friend, but most of all for the “Prayer Warrior” that she was. Her prayers brought results and countless people were the beneficiaries. Her motto was to do the best with what you have, and pray for everything else. She is survived by her husband Delmar (Junior) Spain of Twin Falls; one daughter Linda (Butch) Johnson of Boise, Idaho; two sons, Carl (Teddy) Snow and Kent (Karen) Snow both of Twin Falls, Idaho; one step-daughter Linda (Jim) Gunter of Boise, Idaho; one step-son Russel (Carol) Spain of Idaho Falls, Idaho; 12 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, September 3rd, at Amazing Grace Fellowship Church with Pastors Lynn Schaal and Rex Baker officiating. Internment at Sunset Memorial Park in Twin Falls will follow immediately. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations to Amazing Grace Fellowship grand piano fund. Arrangements are under the direction of Rosenau Funeral Home. Family and friends are encouraged to share your thoughts and memories of Thelma at www.rosenaufuneralhome.com