N Gloreen Denney, March 06, 1938 — March 09, 2019

N. Gloreen’s Obituary Downey… Nancy Gloreen Ferris Denney ( Gloreen) 81, Downey, Idaho Loving wife, mother, sister, grandma, great grandma, passed away peacefully on March 9 , 2019 at the Whispering Pines Assisted Living Center, Downey, Idaho, after a lengthy bout with Dementia. Gloreen was born in Pocatello, Idaho , March 6, 1938, the daughter of Ralph William Ferris and Rose Bentley. She was raised in McCammon and attended schools McCammon Emementary, and North Marsh High School.

She married Oliver Glen Denney October 30, 1954. Together they raised three boys out on the Virginia/Downey flat; Bill , Kevin, and Brett . She loved being a wife and mother; the boys kept her busy.

There was never a dull moment. She was a member of the LDS church. She held many callings throughout her life, including Stake Primary Presidency, Primary teacher and ward librarian.

Mom cared about others more than herself. Years before her health declined she had a large group of friends that she checked on every day to see if they were okay. Gloreen loved the Jazz and the Yankees.

She saw a few Jazz games in person and watched on tv whenever they were on. She was an excellent cook . Many summers were spent canning and freezing fruit and vegetables for the upcoming year.

Gloreen and Glen loved to have the grandkids stay over on weekends and in the summer months. The kids and grandkids were her enjoyment in life. She is survived by her loving husband Glen of 64 years, sons Bill ( Judy) Murray, Utah Kevin, Logan Utah; and Brett, Smithfield Utah, as well as by four Grandchildren: Joshua, Naomi, Rachel, and Kali, and Great Granchildren: Roman, Nora, Ariel, and Tatum.

Also surviving are half brother Richard Lockyer, and half sister Mary Ferris Fritzham. Preceeding her in death were her parents Rose and Ralph, step father Frank Lockyer, brother Gary Ferris, step brother Larry Ferris, infant step brother Leon Lockyer and daughter in law Paula Hodges Denney (wife of Brett) A world of thanks to Whispering Pines for their care of Gloreen all these years, doctors, nures, Hospice, and any others who have helped or prayed in her behalf. Graveside services will be held on Saturday, March 16 at 12 noon in the Downey City Cemetery.

Friends may visit with the family at the Downey LDS Ward Building from 10:30-11:30 prior to going to the cemetery.

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