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Kaye Stacey KIMBERLY - Kaye Stacey of Kimberly, Idaho, passed away Friday, Oct. 30, 2009, at home with her family by her side. Kaye was born June 8, 1937, in Los Angeles, Calif. She was the daughter of Elmer and Reta Radford and was raised in Ririe, Idaho. She married Clay Woods and she had "her boys," Greg, Jeff and Bret Woods. In 1961, she married the love of her life, Robert Stacey, and had their only daughter, Bobra McRoberts. Kaye and Bob settled in Hansen to raise their family, which included a lot of the kids' friends. In 1979, Gladys Go Martins came over from the Philippines as an exchange student and has been a part of the family ever since. In 1981, Wally McRoberts joined the family as the "favorite son-in-law." Kaye drove bus for Boise Head Start, Twin Falls, Hansen and Kimberly School districts and Trans IV. She always loved art and decided to make a career doing what she loved, "painting." She was a wonderful artist and teacher, and her students and friends will miss her dearly. She was an avid bowler, loved to camp and picnic. She also loved to travel and see the ocean. Kaye is survived by her husband of 48 years, Bob Stacey; her sons, Greg (Jeannette) Woods of Boise, Jeff Woods of Idaho Falls and Bret (Casey) Woods of Oregon; daughters, Bobra (Wally) McRoberts of Twin Falls and Gladys Martins of California; sisters, Ria Beth (Keith) Brown of Texas and Michele Sesay of Arizona; brother, Bernard (Linda) Radford of Ririe; and brothers and sisters-in-law, Reece, Reed, Patricia, Marva Joy and Brent Stacey. Also surviving are her grandchildren, Greg, Travis, Melissa, Justin Woods, Heather, Tristen, Scott Woods, Corey Woods, Michele (Kenny) Hatke, Auston McRoberts and Madison Martins; along with 10 great-grandchildren. She also leaves behind her beloved dog, Sugar. Her parents. Elmer and Reta Radford; mother-in-law, Lois Stacey; and sister-in-law, Darlene Miller, preceded her in death. A gathering for family and friends will be held from 3 to 5 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8, at 805 Prairie Trail Circle in Kimberly, to celebrate Kaye's life. Arrangements were under the direction of the Parke's Magic Valley Funeral Home of Twin Falls.
• Published Wednesday, November 4, 2009
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