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RUPERT – Janine Irene Ambrose Hieb Gordon, 68 years old, of Rupert, passed away Friday, Jan. 2, 2009, at Minidoka Memorial Hospital.
She was born Nov. 25, 1940, in Clatskanine, Ore., to Jerry and Melba Ambrose. Being raised in Oregon, Janine and her family moved to Idaho when she was young. She and the family lived on the North side in a tent the first winter they lived here. She would tell stories of burning sagebrush for heat and cooking. But always said that was some of the best times of their childhood and they thought they were just camping out.
She married Clifford Hieb in 1959 with whom she had four children, living in Rupert and raising a family. Janine was a very hard worker and enjoyed life to its fullest extent. She had a great sense of humor and loved to laugh. Mom was a great cook, her cooking abilities were famous at many establishments including We's Bar and Grill, which Mom and Al ran until her stroke in 1996.
Janine will be greatly missed as a mother, sister, grandmother, aunt and friend.
She is survived by her children, Jerri (Dennis) Cole, Tammy Koepnick, Clifford (Jennifer) Hieb and Amber (Rod) Blincoe; grandchildren, Christopher Cole, Jana'e Phelps, Tayler Blincoe, Trevor Blincoe, Kelsey Blincoe, Erin Hieb, Logan Hieb, Madison Hieb and one on the way; and one great-grandchild due in March; and her sister, Sharel (John) Kerr.
She was preceded in death by her parents; spouse, Jim Gordon; sister, Darlene Poindexter; sister, Lucille Wolff; longtime partner, Al Whiting; and beloved grandson, Jerem Koepnick.
Janine was fortunate enough to meet and marry Jim Gordon later in life. Jim and Mom were residents of Valley Vista for several years, where Jim took very good care of Janine until his passing in 2007. Mom had many friends at Valley Vista and the family wants to thank everyone at Valley Vista for her wonderful care and friendship over the years.
A memorial service for friends and family will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6, at the Rupert United Methodist Church, with Pastor Pam Meese officiating. Private family graveside service is also being held. Services are under the direction of Hansen Mortuary Rupert Chapel.
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