Norma Angela Zampedri Charles 81, passed away on November 7,2017 at her home in Rupert, Idaho She was born in Rupert on April 18, 1936 to Joseph and Angela (Steneck) Zampedri. She graduated from Rupert High School in 1954 and worked as a teller for Idaho 1st National Bank. She married Walter Charles on September 12, 1959 at the St. Nicholas Catholic Church. They lived on their farm south of Rupert for the past 58 years where they raised their 5 children. Norma was a member of the St. Nicholas Catholic Church, St Nicholas Women's Society, The Guadalupanas, Tops, Rupert Rifle and Pistol Club and Rupert Trail Machine Club. Walt and Norma were founding members of the Mini-Cassia Search and Rescue as well as Hunter Safety instructors. She loved the outdoors where you would find her--gardening, camping, back backing, and even hunting with her family. She loved helping in the community and at church where she could infuse her energy to get things done behind the scenes. But her greatest joy was being around her family especially her grandkids. She is survived by her husband Walter; her children: Teresa (Tony) Meatte of Meridian, Tim (Valentine Kennedy)Charles of Caldwell, Tom (Marie) Charles of Moscow, Trudy Charles of Meridian, and Troy (Karren) Charles of Jerome; 11 Grandchildren and 5 Greatgrandchildren; 2 sisters: Alma Hammond of Rupert and Sister Tresa (Velia) Zampedri of Maryknoll, NY; 1 brother Duane (Audrey) Zampedri of Santa Clara, CA. She was preceded in death by her parents, and 4 brothers: Gene, Jake, Jack and Floyd Zampedri. In lieu of flowers the family would like any donations to be made to the St. Nicholas Catholic School,. A Funeral mass will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, November 11, 2017 at the St. Nicholas Church. A gathering for family and friends will be held from 5:00-8:00 PM Friday, November 10, 2017 at St. Nicholas with a Rosary at 7:00 PM under the direction of Joel Heward Hansen Mortuary.Norma Angela Zampedri Charles 81, passed away on November 7,2017 at her home in Rupert, Idaho She was born in Rupert on April 18, 1936 to Joseph and Angela (Steneck) Zampedri. She graduated from Rupert High School in 1954 and worked as a teller for Idaho 1st National Bank. She married Walter Charles on September 12, 1959 at the St. Nicholas Catholic Church. They lived on their farm south of Rupert for the past 58 years where they raised their 5 children. Norma was a member of the St. Nicholas Catholic Church, St Nicholas Women's Society, The Guadalupanas, Tops, Rupert Rifle and Pistol Club and Rupert Trail Machine Club. Walt and Norma were founding members of the Mini-Cassia Search and Rescue as well as Hunter Safety instructors. She loved the outdoors where you would find her--gardening, camping, back backing, and even hunting with her family. She loved helping in the community and at church where she could infuse her energy to get things done behind the scenes. But her greatest joy was being around her family especially her grandkids. She is survived by her husband Walter; her children: Teresa (Tony) Meatte of Meridian, Tim (Valentine Kennedy)Charles of Caldwell, Tom (Marie) Charles of Moscow, Trudy Charles of Meridian, and Troy (Karren) Charles of Jerome; 11 Grandchildren and 5 Greatgrandchildren; 2 sisters: Alma Hammond of Rupert and Sister Tresa (Velia) Zampedri of Maryknoll, NY; 1 brother Duane (Audrey) Zampedri of Santa Clara, CA. She was preceded in death by her parents, and 4 brothers: Gene, Jake, Jack and Floyd Zampedri. In lieu of flowers the family would like any donations to be made to the St. Nicholas Catholic School,. A Funeral mass will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, November 11, 2017 at the St. Nicholas Church. A gathering for family and friends will be held from 5:00-8:00 PM Friday, November 10, 2017 at St. Nicholas with a Rosary at 7:00 PM under the direction of Joel Heward Hansen Mortuary.

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