Nadine Marie Brooks Gleason

POCATELLO, Idaho — Nadine Marie Brooks Gleason, 77, of Declo, Idaho, died of cancer Aug. 20, 2006. She was born Sept. 17, 1928, in Ronan to James Lester Brooks and Clara Margaret Olson.

Formerly from Columbia Falls, Nadine moved to Cassia County, Declo, Idaho, in May 2006, to live with her daughter, Doni. She attended elementary and grade schools in Ronan, Polson, Dayton, and Troy. Nadine graduated from East High School in Salt Lake City in 1946.

She was married to Glenn Vernon Johnson from Indiana and later divorced; Jessie James "J.B." Boren from Trigg County, Cadiz, Ky., later divorced; Edward J. Lee of Ronan, later divorced; and Ralph Michael Gleason of Butte, who preceded her in death.

Nadine was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Columbia Falls.

Nadine loved to embroider, crochet, and was a "perfectionist" with housekeeping. She was currently retired and a homemaker, until her illness. Her biggest thrills in life were to go trout fishing and camping. She loved the outdoors and was the happiest when she had a fishing pole in her hand. She was a very devout Christian woman and loved her church congregation and was very knowledgeable in the Holy Bible. Her biggest passion and desire was to always "be with the Lord some day."

Preceding her in death were her parents, James L. & Clara M. "Olson" Brooks of Montana; infant brothers Rex and Lester Brooks of North Dakota; brother Robert Wesley Brooks of Kalispell; sisters, Ethel Margaret "Brooks" Christensen of Missoula, Betty Jean "Brooks" McGhan, of Woodland Hills, Calif., and Cathryn Henrietta "Kaye" Brooks Johnson of Lafayette, Tenn.

Survivors are sons, James R. Boren (Penny) of Livingston, Nick D. Boren (Karla) of Lebanon, Ore., and Darryl K. Boren (Debra) of Kennerdell, Pa.; daughter Dianna K. "Doni" Boren Mallory (Steven) of Declo, Idaho; two stepsons, Michael Lee (Sharon) of Pablo, and Patrick Lee (Flora) of Plains; her younger sister, Virginia Ann "Brooks" Bell, of Columbia Falls; seven grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren. Nadine is also survived by her very special friend and companion, Mr. Steve Roy Stevens of Silver Bow County, Butte.

Upon Nadine's personal wishes, she requested no funeral or memorial services held. As per her wishes Nadine made a generous gift of anatomical donation of her body to Idaho State University in Pocatello, to help provide excellent educational experiences for students in health related areas in study. The purpose is to broaden and enhance educational and research endeavors.

Following the donation process, cremation will occur at a later date and Nadine's ashes and remains will be placed in the family burial plot in the Ronan cemetery.

A poem written by Nadine upon her death-bed:

Sometimes when my faith would falter

And no sunlight I can see.

I just lift my eyes to Jesus

And I whisper, "Pilot me."

"Fear thou not, for I'll be with Thee,

I will still thy Pilot be;

never mind the tossing billows

Take your hand and trust in me."

Friends and family who wish may make memorial donations to the Assembly of God Church, c/o Pastor Darell Newby, P.O. Box 117, Columbia Falls, MT 59912 or IHC Hospice, 1501 Hiland Ave. Suite #D, Burley, Idaho 83318.

Special thanks go out to IHC Hospice staff in Burley and her special "Comfort Keeper" who has been so faithful, Debbie Hauser Rice.

Arrangements are under the direction of Downard Hansen Funeral Home, 241 North Garfield Ave, Pocatello, ID 83204.