Judith "Judy" Elaine (McGinnis) Rienstra

     Judith Elaine Rienstra, 77, a resident of Shoshone, passed away on November 13, 2024. Judy was born on March 7, 1947 in Twin Falls, Idaho to George and Dorothy McGinnis. She was raised and educated in Twin Falls, graduating from Twin Falls High School in 1965.

     On March 2, 1974, Judy joined her life with Frank Rienstra that blended their families. Together they raised eleven children while operating a dairy farm. As a 4-H leader, she inspired curiosity and enthusiasm in her club members through the study of horses, sheep, goats, pigs, and the art of cooking. Judy had several hobbies including sewing, camping, gardening, and crocheting.

      Judy is survived by her children, Shawn McGinnis (Suzi), Dawn Welborn, Chavawn Guthrie (Dave), Feike Rienstra (Brianna), her brother George McGinnis (Lea), 14 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, and her stepchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and her sisters and brothers-in-law, Bob and Gloria Short, and Ken and Sharon Walker.

     A viewing will be held on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at Demaray Funeral Service, Gooding Chapel. Family members and friends may call from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm.

     A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, November 30, 2024 from 2:00 to 4:00 pm at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Shoshone.

     Cremation arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service.

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