Nancy "Jill" Joseph

Nancy "Jill" Joseph, 80, a recent resident of Twin Falls and formerly of Hagerman, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2024 at Heritage Assisted Living in Twin Falls.

Jill was born in El Paso, Texas the daughter of Mary Elizabeth Stigler and Clifford Earle Joseph. She attended Radford School for Girls, Mesita and Zack White Elementary Schools. Upon graduation from El Paso High School, she attended Colorado College in Colorado Springs earning her undergraduate degree in1965. In 1967 she achieved her MSW from the University of Denver, Graduate School of Social Work. She enjoyed her grant work w/senior citizens in Colorado until she moved to Idaho about the mid-70s. There she worked w/migrant seasonal labor forces. 

Loving all things Western, she was an ardent outdoors person having raised her horses - Pepper, her foal Pepita, and her registered AQH Little Wonder’s Bluebonnet in NM, TX and CO. She also shared family time in camping, fishing and hunting there. After her arrival in Idaho, she loved driving her little red truck w/red canoe or inflatable kayak in tow. Fishing gear was loaded for time on Riley Creek, the Malad or Oster Lakes. She loved sharing these ‘Idaho times’ w/Jouree, her husband, Greg and their children, Todd and Clair as she felt she now had a ‘brother’. Her care for pets continued in her having a Great Pyrenees dog, Tina and her pups, Clara and Boomer. Once in Idaho, she ‘downsized’ for her two Havanese, Andy and Nubbin. 

Jill was a devoted daughter, granddaughter, sister, aunt and friend. Throughout her life she sought the best for everyone, and put others first. She had an open heart. Her constant giving had a lasting impact on close family and friends as well as many others.

Jill was predeceased by her parents, and her niece, Julia Clair Peterson. She is survived by her sister, Jouree and her husband, Joel Gregory Peterson of Peachtree Corners , GA; their son, Todd and his wife, Susan of Alpharetta, GA, their children, Hannah and Zachary.

We deeply grieve at our losing Jill. We are grateful she no longer suffers and is now free and at peace. A private memorial service is to be held at a future time.

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

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