Wilma June Molsee, 93, of Filer, Idaho, passed to heaven, surrounded by her family, Tuesday, November 13, 2018. She was born June 30, 1925 in Filer where she lived most her life. She graduated from Filer High School in 1943 and married the love of her life, Wayne Molsee, thus joining two Filer pioneer homesteading families together. They were both members of the first church in Filer, the United Missionary Church on Yakima and 5th. Together they raised five well loved children. When kindergarten was initiated at the Filer Legion Hall in 1951, Wilma served as the committee president. She also served as Cub Scout Leader in the 1960’s, holding the den meetings in her home. Wilma and Wayne were founding members of the Twin Falls Camera Club in 1950, active in the local archery club, and local league bowling. Wilma was also a member of Filer’s North Street Club, a group of ladies who gathered to play bingo for wrapped prizes each lady brought….there was the famous girdle that returned time and time again as a prize. Wilma worked for Acme Manufacturing in Filer for 20+ years and after Wayne retired from the Idaho State Transportation Department they served as campground hosts for 10 years at Alturas, Stanley and Redfish Lake. They loved to fish, hunt, camp and took numerous bus tours around the country making many friends.
She enjoyed many activities at the Filer Senior Haven and served as secretary for many years.
Wayne passed in 2000, after 57 years of marriage. Wilma found love again and married Al Reeder in 2009 until his passing in 2012. Wilma is survived by; daughters: Loraine Fisher of Filer, Carol (Mike) Prentice of Caldwell, three sons: Cary (Marilyn) Molsee of Pocatello, Greg (Susie) Molsee of Boise, Roy (LaDona) Molsee of Jerome, 18 grandchildren and 31 great grandchildren, and beloved stepdaughter Phyllis (Jack) Garner. She was also preceded in death by her parents John and Faye Lorain, sisters Mable Lorain, Louise (Cloughton), 3 brothers: John, Earl, and David and son-in-law Dean Fischer.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10 am Wednesday, Nov. 21 at White Mortuary, with Rev. Dick Goetsch officiating. Friends may call at White Mortuary Tuesday, Nov. 20 from 5:00-7:00 pm. The family suggests memorials to the Filer Senior Haven, P. O. Box 288, Filer, Idaho 83328.
