Grandma Gretta Huff's Obituary

Gretta Jeanne Brossard Huff
Gretta Jeanne Brossard Huff Gretta Jeanne Brossard Huff beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away Sunday, Aug. 24, 2008 at her home in Boise, Idaho. Gretta was born June 17, 1912 in Lewisville, Idaho, to Louis Alphonse Brossard and Stella Josephine Fisher. When she was six years old her family moved to Rigby, Idaho. She had a happy childhood in Rigby with loving parents and five sisters and a brother. She loved school and was valedictorian of the eighth grade. When she was 16 years old she started college at the University of Idaho. She started her teaching career when she was 19 years old. In April 1938, Gretta moved to Washington, D.C. to work for the Department of Agriculture and later the Selective Service. During World War II she wanted to serve her country. She joined the American Red Cross in July 1944. In August, she sailed on the Queen Mary and was stationed in Liverpool, England. She was transferred to Camp Wings in LeHavre, France. While she was stationed at Camp Wings, she met a handsome red-haired Corporal named George Huff, her future husband and love of her life. In February of 1946 she returned to the United States. She married George Albert Huff on Feb. 23, 1946 in Bethesda, Md. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Idaho Falls, Idaho, LDS Temple. Gretta and George moved to Blackfoot, Idaho in 1951. In 1966 she was awarded a medal from the Freedom Foundation at Valley Forge for her outstanding teaching. She taught school for over 20 years in Idaho, New Jersey and South Carolina. She and George retired to Boise in 1985. Gretta was a dedicated, active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She loved to serve Heavenly Father. She served her church faithfully in many positions. Gretta's family was precious to her. She loved to travel and visit her family and friends. She is survived by her loving devoted husband of more than 60 years, George of Boise; three children, Jeanne Huff Robison (Greg) of Manteca, Calif., Carolyn Huff Snyder (Jack) of Boise, Idaho and George Huff, Jr. (Shelley) of Naperville, Ill.; 10 grandchildren, Rachel Robison Lee, John Robison, Amanda Robison Rush, Mary Robison Porfilio, James Robison, Gretchen Snyder Fors, Anna Snyder Bartoo, Jennifer Huff, Katie Huff, and Kim Huff; and 11 great-grandchildren. Her parents, five sisters and one brother preceded her in death. Those of us who were privileged to be in her family and her many friends will miss Gretta immensely. We love her and cherish the legacy of love, honor, courage and faith she has given us. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday Aug. 30, 2008 at the Park Center Ward LDS Chapel, 2300 Bergeson St., Boise, Idaho. The family will visit with friends from 10 until 10:45 a.m. at the church on Saturday prior to the services. Interment will follow the services at Pioneer Cemetery in Boise. Services are under the direction of Relyea Funeral Chapel.

Published in the Idaho Statesman August 29, 2008