Wilma DeAnn Hendricks, 83, of Idaho Falls, passed away on Aug. 22, 2025.

DeAnn was born on July 22, 1942, in Rexburg, Idaho, to Alma Daich Holmes and Nellie Rosetta Michaelson Holmes.

DeAnn and her sisters were the best of friends, and she spent her early years playing, riding bikes, and spending time with her dad in his welding shop.

She married Larry Joel Hendricks on Aug. 22, 1959, and they shared 61 years before his passing in 2020.

In those years, they raised four children, purchased their first home in 1984, and eventually adopted their first two grandsons.

During her life, DeAnn worked several jobs, from housekeeping to a seamstress for JCPenney and Dance Image. She was a dedicated Mother and Wife who did anything she needed to make sure her family was taken care of.

She was a talented Artist with a passion for several mediums. DeAnn was known for her artistry in porcelain doll making, sculpting, ceramics, and canvas painting, with a specialty in landscape scenery.

She was a member of the Idaho Falls Art Guild and the Timeless Treasure Doll Club, where she would enter her work into art shows and art galleries, often coming home with a first-place ribbon!

DeAnn loved her children and possibly loved her grandchildren even more. She worked hard, and she taught her children and grandchildren how to do the same. She shared her love for the arts with her children and grandchildren and even passed down some of her talent.

DeAnn is survived by Cory (Vic) Rainey, Russel Hendricks, Jean Hendricks, Scott Boyington, Andrew (Erin) Boyington, Kenny Mitchell, Audrey (David) Hart, Jessica Hendricks, Maxine (Courtney) Everett, Ian (Lindsey) Everett, Auna (Allen) Haroldsen, and all of her great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Alma and Nellie Holmes; her beloved husband, Larry Hendricks; her daughter, Myrna Mitchell; her sisters, June Wood and Doris Hone; and her brother, Dale Holmes.

The family wishes to express their gratitude to the Hospice nurses and caregivers who helped her and brought her comfort over the last year. Your kindness and compassion will never be forgotten.

A celebration of life for DeAnn will be held at a later date for close family and friends. Cremation is under the care of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First Street, Idaho Falls. Online condolences may be sent to www.coltrinmortuary.com.