- Date Of Birth: January 14, 1934
- Date Of Death: February 19, 2020
- State: Idaho
LaRene Reed (Pancheri), 86, passed away February 19, 2020, while traveling on a much anticipated cruise with her beloved husband of sixty-seven years and her children. At the time of her passing, she was in the arms of her loving daughter and surrounded by her husband and children.
LaRene was born to Rudolph Leon Pancheri and Nelda Elnora Grant on January 14, 1934, in the Idaho Falls Sacred Heart Hospital. She was their only child and formed close bonds with both of her parents.
LaRene grew up on a humble farm and learned how to work hard at an early age, a trait she kept throughout her entire life. LaRene spent much of her time cooking and cleaning the house, allowing time for both of her parents to work on the farm. She was an amazing cook, known for her incredible cinnamon rolls, pies, and chicken noodle soup.
LaRene was an exceptional student and excelled in her studies while attending Osgood and New Sweden Elementary Schools. She went on to graduate from Idaho Falls High School. After graduation, she received additional education at the community business college before marrying her sweetheart.
LaRene was an exceptional mother and took this role seriously. She always encouraged her children and grandchildren to pursue each of their many interests and talents and was their biggest cheerleader and supporter. She was a true friend to each of them and will continue as a centerpiece in their lives.
LaRene loved living as a farm wife and was a huge part of making each harvest a success. She spent hours making large meals for the harvest crew and was a loyal truck driver during potato harvests in her younger years.
Family was everything to LaRene. She loved to share stories of her parents, ancestors, and posterity with all her friends and family. After her father died, she spent many choice years caring for her aging mother.
LaRene also enjoyed pursuing her many talents. She loved to sew quilts and dish towels, china paint, and make other keepsakes to share with her family and friends.
LaRene is survived by her loving husband, Charles LeRoy Reed; her children, Alan (Holly) Reed, Bryon (Debbie) Reed, both of Idaho Falls, and LuAnn (Doug) Charles of Murray, UT; as well as 12 grandchildren, and 26 great-grandchildren. She loved each of them dearly and will be painfully missed by all. She is preceded in death by her parents, Rudolf and Nelda Pancheri, and a daughter-in-law, JoAnne Reed.
