Sally Ann Rindlisbaker
Sally Ann Rindlisbaker, 83, of Grace passed away peacefully Friday, April 19th, 2024, in Preston, ID surrounded by her beloved sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, grandniece and grandnephew.
Sally was born October 1, 1941, in Logan, UT to Fernando (Ferd) Westerberg and Aileen Thomas Westerberg. Sally was raised in Niter, ID until she was nine years old when the family moved to Preston. The family moved back to Niter in 1954 to run the Niter Service. She graduated from Grace High School in 1959, after which she attended Utah State in Logan, UT. She then married Russell Rindlisbaker, later divorced. The had one son Kip Leon who passed away in 2002.
Sally worked many hours on their farm in Turner, ID with her son Kip growing grain and potatoes. She worked for the Grace School District for 40 years as a teacher aide in the special education department and in the Grace Elementary department as a librarian until 2020.
She devoted many hours of service to her church and community serving as a cub scout leader, young women leader, family history worker and music coordinator. She also directed the Miss Caribou Pageant for several years.
Sally loved music and sang in several quartets for many funerals and gatherings throughout the valley.
Sally is survived by her sister-in-law, Pamela (Pam) Westerberg (Landell), nieces Laura (Laurie) Ann Hamp (Jason and family), Linda Lee Clark (Tracy and family), Lisa Dawn Lacey (Garey and family). Her nephews Layne Tyler Westerberg (Kelly and family), and Larin A. Westerberg (Heather and family).
Sally was preceded in death by her parents, her brother Landell, son Kip and great nephew Tyler Hamp.
Services were held Tuesday April 23, 2024, at the Grace Stake Center in Grace, ID. The family met with friends Monday evening from 7-8 p.m. and from 10-11 a.m. Tuesday morning, after which there was a short graveside service in the Grace Cemetery.
The family wishes to thank the many friends, doctors, nurses, and staff at Caribou Memorial, Caribou Medical Center, Franklin County Medical Center and the staff at Heritage Senior Living for the wonderful care they have given Sally over the past four years.
