Terrie Trail, age 72, of King Hill, Idaho, a woman known for her boundless love, humor, and fierce spirit, passed away surrounded by her family on January 6, 2025, after a short but ferocious battle with Lymphoma.

Terrie was born in Gooding, Idaho, on October 10, 1952. She often joked about meeting the love of her life, Rocky Trail, in the hospital nursery: "I saw his little bald head and bare butt and fell in love."

Her parents, Jack and Orie Lisle, welcomed her sister, Yvonne, shortly after. Tragically, Jack passed away in a car accident when Terrie was young. Orie later married Bud Decker, and they completed their family with Terrie's youngest sister, Claudia. Terrie grew up traveling across Idaho, attending one-room schoolhouses as the family followed Bud's construction work.

Terrie and Rocky married on October 31, 1970, a date he loved to quip about, saying, "I got tricked, and she got treated." They moved to Moscow, Idaho, while Rocky attended the University of Idaho, where they welcomed their first daughter, Lori. After Rocky's graduation, they returned to Pasadena Valley, Idaho, building a home and raising their family, which grew to include Kari and Rusty.

Terrie's warmth and energy made her a cherished member of the Glenns Ferry community. She taught Sunday and Bible school, served as Guardian of Job's Daughters, led 4H groups, and was active in P.E.O. and her sorority. She was also her kids' biggest supporter, driving cheer and sports squads across Idaho in her blue van, never missing a game. Amid all this, she was also the backbone for Rocky and the farm, managing the finances and stepping in wherever she was needed. Terrie deeply loved gardening, spending hours tending to her flowers and creating a beautiful, welcoming space for family and friends.

Terrie and Rocky loved traveling and were blessed to visit places like Denmark, Austria, Germany, China, and Mexico. They cherished spending time with friends and family in McCall, Idaho.

Terrie's greatest loves were her five grandchildren: Kyler, Isabella, Sofia, Parker, and Addison. She was there to welcome each one into the world and gave them the world after. Terrie brought light, fun, and laughter into their lives, always teaching them to embrace those qualities. With Grandma, there was baking, playing games, dancing, and music – and she still holds the highest score on the Wii bowling game they loved to play at her house. She loved to gamble and taught the family to play blackjack, often sharing laughter and strategy around the table. She rarely missed a performance or game, cheering in her booming voice during football, baseball, basketball, softball, clogging, plays, school performances, and more. The kids always knew she was there for them. Terrie also had the rare gift of turning anything into a game. Later in life, she stayed connected with her grandchildren by listening to their music, perfecting their slang, chatting about reality TV, visiting them at college, and sending care packages filled with their favorite treats – always including her famous sweet rolls and jam.

One of the family's treasured traditions was Terrie gifting them season tickets to the Morrison Center so they could enjoy Broadway performances together. She loved creating these shared moments, fostering a deep appreciation for time spent together as a family.

Terrie was preceded in death by her parents, Jack Lisle, Orie and Bud Decker; her in-laws, Lee and Alice Trail; her sister, Yvonne Decker; her sister-in-law, Margaret Pruett Reynolds; and her granddaughter, Ellie Trail. She is survived by her devoted husband, Rocky Trail; her children, Lori (Tory) Martin, Kari (Joel) Strickler, and Rusty (Jennifer) Trail; her grandchildren, Kyler, Isabella, and Sofia Strickler and Parker and Addison Trail; her sister, Claudia (Rich) Morrison; her best friend Cheryl Rose; and her sisters-in-law, Barbara, Marie, Judy, and Joan, who she loved as sisters; as well as 17 nieces and nephews.

Her service will be held on January 18, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at Rost Funeral Home in Mountain Home, Idaho, with a luncheon following at Y Knot Winery in Glenns Ferry, Idaho. For those unable to attend in person, the funeral home will stream the service online; you can view it at https://client.tribucast.com/tcid/f25017039262381. Instead of black, the family invites you to wear bright colors to honor Terrie's legacy of light, love, and laughter.

In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests donations to the Glenns Ferry Food Bank or the Glenns Ferry Methodist Church, causes close to Terrie's heart, in her honor.

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Terrie Ellen Trail