Fay Linda Book, of Nampa, Idaho passed away Friday, September 25, 2020 at her daughter's home in Boise, Idaho. Fay was born on February 26, 1940 in Rexburg, Idaho. She was the second child of Benjamin and Elda (Zweifel) Wilding. She was raised on the family-owned Reno Ranch near Dubois, Idaho. She was a hard worker and grew up milking cows, irrigating, and helping at the farm. At the age of 14, Fay took over cooking for the ranch crew when her mom, sister, and brother helped outside with the farming. She turned out many loaves of homemade bread, pans of cinnamon rolls and delicious meals to feed the crew. Fay attended school in both Terreton and Dubois. She graduated from Clark County High School in Dubois. She had a beautiful voice and in her early 20's sang with a group called the Reno Ranch Hands in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Fay met Ebert Book when he became employed at the Reno Ranch. Fay and Ebert were married October 14, 1961 in Nampa, Idaho. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Idaho Falls Temple on June 5, 1976. In their early years, Ebert and Fay settled in Nampa. Ebert worked as a backhoe operator and was known for his precise work. Fay was a hard-working, wonderful homemaker. She raised a large garden and preserved the produce, not only for her immediate family, but for others as well. She was an outstanding cook, and kept a very neat and tidy home. Fay was a fabulous seamstress who could sew beautiful clothing, window coverings and home decor items. She was known for the western shirts she made with her own "yoke" designs. She was very creative, and made many beautiful things. She loved hummingbirds and the color purple. She cared about others, and did a lot of service for those around her. Fay was always in support of the under-dog. She provided a listening ear to many people through the years. She belonged to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and served in many Relief Society and Primary callings through her life. During those busy years, Ebert and Fay welcomed two daughters Rena and Teresa, who were deeply loved. Their parents were so proud of them. Fay sewed them beautiful clothing, and spent her time teaching and training them as they grew. She enjoyed her girls and they had a lot of fun together. In 1973, Ebert was helping on a work project when a cinder block was dropped on his head causing a permanent disability. It was a tough time for the family, and Fay and Ebert made adjustments. Fay had a large strawberry patch and sold the berries. Ebert milked several cows, and they sold milk. The whole family worked together to help. Fay opened a ceramic shop and had a thriving business for over 20 years. She painted beautifully, and her steady hand was a real asset to her. Later, Fay went to work for the hot lunch program. At one point, she worked at the Bird's Eye Plant, and then worked for Micron for eight years. Ebert helped keep things running at home and would serve her breakfast when she came home from her long nights at Micron. They raised and sold Pomeranian dogs, and transported them to buyers in California and Nevada. Fay volunteered for the Citizens Police Patrol and patrolled the streets at night to keep the neighborhoods safe. Ebert and Fay were a good hard-working team, and both were willing to do whatever it took to make things work. After Ebert died in 2000, Fay became a Fugitive Recovery Agent. She traveled to many areas to bring in criminal defendants who had skipped town. She had vowed never to fly, but even flew to Alaska to bring a defendant back to the "Lower 48". Bringing defendants home would sometimes involve long travel times, and many times Fay became friends with those she was returning to face their charges. She would counsel them to get their life "right" so they could go home and raise their children. There were times she and the defendants parted both with tears in their eyes. Fay then started providing home care for elderly clients. Her clients became her dear friends. Fay is survived by her daughters Rena (Jeff) Burkhardt and Teresa (Phil) Jones. Her grandchildren Kelby (Jon) Ytreeide, Trystan Burkhardt and Breanna Murphy, and Blackhawk (Madi) Jones. She has one great-granddaughter, Silje Ytreeide. She is also survived by her sister Delores (Spence) Stoddard, her sister-in-law Sybile Grover Wilding and numerous nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and nephews who admired and loved her dearly. Fay wa preceded in death by her husband Ebert, her mother and father, and her brother Cleo Wilding. Fay has been buried at Hillcrest Memorial Cemetery in Caldwell, Idaho alongside her husband Ebert.
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