Wilma (Willi) Joyce Angier Hagan Parise, 72, of Soda Springs, Idaho was returned to her Savior on Thursday, March 27, 2008 while at the Huntsman Cancer Institute in Salt Lake City, Utah. Willi was born in Park Rapids Minnesota, in 1936. Throughout her life she also resided in Preston, Minnesota, Northern Minnesota, Wyoming and California.
She treasured her time traveling, fishing, BINGO, playing cards, and spending time with all of her children and grandchildren. She loved family, friends and quiet times with her husband and their two dogs. She was an avid angel collector which was a reflection of her spirituality.
Willi was loved by all who knew her and will be truly missed by her husband Eddie Parise, her seven children; Debbie (John) Ewald of Great Falls, MT; Diane Robidou of Great Falls, MT; Shelly (Cliff) Suek of Dutton, MT; Thomas L. Hagan III (Carla); St Charles MN; Julie Hagan (Mike) Charlebois of Lanesboro, MN; Mary (John) Sweers of Soda Springs, ID and Katy (Bruce Poitra) Anderson of Great Falls, MT; 18 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and her friends.
She is preceded in death by her mother, Carmie Seebeck and her adoptive parents Mort and Violet Angier, her daughter Kathleen Ann Hagan (age 18 months) and her son Michael Thomas Hagan (age 42).
She is fondly remembered for her strong spirit and determination, her quick wit, sense of humor, unconditional love and kindness. Above all, she is remembered for her immense love and devotion to her husband, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be held near and dear forever in their hearts.
Funeral services were Thursday, April 3rd at 12:00 Noon at the Sims Funeral Home in Soda Springs.