Lillian Mae TroxelApril 28, 1929 - December 26, 2015Lillian M. Troxel, 86, of Homedale, Idaho passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 26, 2015 in Caldwell, Idaho. She was born on April 28, 1929 in Anacortes, Washington to Orie A. Bassett and Elizabeth A. (Turner) Bassett, the fifth of six children in the family. She grew up and attended schools in the area graduating from Everett High School in 1947. She met her future husband Robert C. "Bob" Troxel in Manson, Washington and they were married on November 22, 1947. They moved with their young family of three children to Homedale, Idaho in 1956. She worked at the Idaho Department Store in Caldwell, and Morfitt Stores in Homedale, before becoming a bookkeeper at Matteson's Owyhee Motors, where she retired in 1992. Lillian was very active in the Homedale Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) and planned numerous programs, especially at Christmas time, and was Chairman of the Congregational Board of Directors for a time. She loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ with every fiber of her being and what a blissful reunion it must have been when they met face to face. She was also active in the Homedale community, serving on election boards, the Homedale Public Library Board, and exercising regularly at the Homedale Senior Citizens Center. She was well known for her crocheting as evidenced by her children and grandchildren receiving her beautiful works of art, and also the wonderful pastries and rolls that she would make for special occasions. She had a green thumb, producing garden vegetables and flowers that she would share with neighbors and friends.She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Bob, four brothers (Ray, Jack, Frank, and Art), and one sister (Doris). Surviving are her children, Nolene (Kerry) Johnstone, Rob (Barb)Troxel, Jr., Cynthia (Ross) Elder, grandchildren, Chris (Bryn), Jenny (Chris), Libby (Caleb), Joe, Melissa (Cort), great-grandchildren, Kit, Kate, JC, Ikaika, Kayla, Lane, Dagan, Justus, Rebel, and great-great grandchild Alaina, sister-in-law, Eula (Bob) Olsen and numerous nieces and nephews.Services will be held on Thursday, December 31, 2015 at Flahiff Funeral Chapel, 27 E. Owyhee, in Homedale, with a viewing at 10:00 AM and services at 11:00 AM followed by interment at the Marsing-Homedale Cemetery. The family wishes to thank everyone who gave medical and convalescent care to Lillian, especially Owyhee Health and Rehab in Homedale and Ashley Manor assisted living in Caldwell. Memorials may be given to the Homedale Christian Church, Homedale, or the Homedale Public Library.