- Date Of Birth: June 22, 1931
- Date Of Death: June 24, 2015
- State: Idaho
Mary Mancuso Folger, 84, of Eagle, Idaho left her earthly
home Wednesday, June 24, 2015.
Mary graduated from South High School in Salt Lake City,
Utah. She married Frank Folger, the love of her life, in
August 1949. In the early years of their marriage, they
lived in Ely, NV. In 1953, they moved to Boise where they
settled in to start raising their family. With Frank
dedicated to his career, Mary spent the next 15 years
raising her five children and providing the unconditional
love that only a mother can give. Once Mary had
successfully instilled unwavering, lifelong principles in
her children, it was then that Mary began her working
career. Mary worked in retail for The Merc, Brookovers,
and Angletons. Mary then worked for and retired from Idaho
Power. She lived in Eagle for 32 years and then spent a
short time in Coeur d’Alene, ID and Spokane, WA before
returning back to Boise earlier this year. Mary was a
lifelong member of Sacred Heart, St. Marks, and Holy Apostle
Bishop Kelly Booster Club and the Boise State Bronco
Athletic Association. In her younger years, Mary was active
in Boise’s Performing Arts program, singing and dancing
in live theater performances.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents Carmen and
Carolina Mancuso and her husband Frank, to whom she was
married for 56 years until his passing in 2005. She is
survived by her children: Christy and Pat Kimmel, of
Cascade, ID, Jerry and Susan Folger, of Coeur d’Alene,
ID, Karen and Pat Towne, of Eagle, ID; Norm and Lora
Folger, of Keller, TX; and Dave and Suzan Folger, of
Spokane, WA. Mary shared her unconditional love with her 14
grandchildren: Cory, Bryan, Nathan, Kyle, Derek, Lindsey,
Kara, Anthony, Erika, Megan, Katie, Ben, Josh, and
Elizabeth. Mary was “over the moon ” with her 9
Kassi, Ella, Elena, and Maddie. Simply put, Mary adored her
grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was their
“Nana” and “GG”, and they were her
everything in the latter years of her life. Mary is also
survived by all of her wonderful siblings living in Salt
Lake City, UT: Lauretta Edlefsen, Ross Mancuso, Teresa
Thornton, Carmen Mancuso, Jim Mancuso, and Cathy Rogers, as
well as numerous brothers and sisters- in-law, nieces, and
nephews.
Mary was the very caring and loving matriarch of our
family. She is leaving behind a fantastic legacy centered
on faith and family. She will be dearly missed, but her love
and values will remain with us forever.
Mary’s hobbies included golf and a passion for
“her” Boise State Broncos. Mary and Frank were
long time Boosters and fans and traveled to away games and
bowl games.
Mom, we thank you for the love and memories you are
leaving with us. Your family loves you very much and are
comforted in knowing that you are now enjoying a
“Heavenly” spaghetti meal with your Beloved
Paco.
The family would like to thank Terese, Kim, and the entire
staff at Ivy Place for their compassion.
Home.
