LaMae Christine Burrell

LaMae Christine “Chrissy” Burrell born July 9, 1964, at St. Benedicts Hospital in Jerome. She passed away on June 15, 2024, at home after a two-year fight with cancer.

Growing up in Wendell she enjoyed many farm activities with her parents including riding on the tractor, helping her father with farm work and riding horses. She became active in 4-H at the age of 12 years old where she showed pigs, sheep, dairy heifers, and beef. Throughout her high school career, she was active in Volleyball, Basketball, FFA and High School Rodeo where she did goat tying. She graduated from Wendell High School in 1982.

After high school she enjoyed playing softball, coaching softball, babysitting, making Halloween costumes, and bowling. In 1987 her first son, Rusty Bridges was born and later in 1992 J2 Lloyd Bridges was born. Her boys were her life, and she was always proud of them. She was a very compassionate mother, best friend, and family to all who knew her.

A strong work ethic was instilled in her from growing up and working on the family farm. She always put 110% into every job she worked. Starting at age 16, she held multiple jobs prior to working at Simerley’s for 14 years, as well as bartending as a side job.

In 2014, she became a business partner with Rick Cantrell, where they bought Trouts Saloon in Buhl, Idaho. After starting the bar, she spent a lot of time traveling to Boise State games, Mexico, and Seatle with Rick. She also enjoyed snowmobiling, traveling, Jeep rides, playing in pool leagues, playing in dart leagues, kayaking, and so much more. When Rick passed away, she received a German Shepherd dog named, Izzy. They went on many adventures together and was her companion for five years.

Chrissy always maintained a presence of fun and enjoyment in her life even when curve balls were thrown at her. She worked her life to be the best at what she started and enjoyed the journey of becoming a business owner to the end. She was always proud of her boys and Trouts Saloon.

She is survived by her parents Alice and Lloyd Burrell; two sons, Rusty (Kelcie) Bridges and J2 Lloyd (Megan) Bridges; two granddaughters, Merle and Jovie Bridges; siblings, Danny Burrell, Clint (Sherry) Burrell, Blake Burrell, Kelly (Heather) Burrell, and Carma (Steve) Scheer; and many nieces, nephews, aunts, and uncles.

She is proceeded in death by sister-in-law, Debby Burrell; business partner, Rick Cantrell; and her fur companion, Izzy.

There will be a remembrance gathering at Trouts Saloon on June 29th at 1pm, with food and a toast at 3pm. Funeral services will be held on July 13th, 1pm at the Wendell LDS Church with a luncheon after.

The family would like to thank Eva, Lindsy, Connie, and staff at Vision for their loving care

In lieu of flowers contributions can be made toward the memorial service or a charity of your choosing.

Cremation arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service - Gooding Chapel

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