Reta Berry

It is with great sorrow that the family of Reta Berry of Wilder, Idaho announces that she passed away peacefully on Monday February 17, 2025 at the age of 80. Reta was born on January 10, 1945 in Red Cloud, Nebraska. She was the loving wife of Orville “Tater” Berry, who predeceased her by 20 years. Together, they raised a family of 4 children who will forever cherish her memory. 

Reta will be remembered as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She is survived by her Son James Berry, Son Don (Diana-deceased) Berry, Daughter Penny (Richard) Beams, Daughter Karry (Jake) Walgamott; Grandchildren: April Lloyd, Amanda Carpenter, Jessica (Caleb) Matthews, Shawn (Deniece) Rocha-Wilson, Brandon (MaryAnn) Walgamott, Kaisha (Austin) Guest, Nikki (Cory) Trosky, Kade (Taylor) Walgamott, Bryon Beams, Jeryn Walgamott, Colton Beams; Great Grandchildren Zoee, Chrystal, Keegan, Jasmine, Elijiah, Ainsley, Racin, Reckin,Traden, Envy, Kennedi, Aliyah, Maddi, Andi, Yaiden, Everly, Braylee, Maggie, Torbin, Theodore, and Quinn; Sisters Esther (Arlen) Hebner, Diane Smallwood, Brothers David (LaVeta) Sherman and Paul (Debbie) Sherman Sister-in-law Peggy (Dale deceased) Sherman,  including many other family members and friends. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers Leroy and Dale Sherman and Grandson Casey Beams, Great Grandsons Benjamin and Ignacio.

Reta was a caregiver at heart. She worked as a candy striper and a CNA before she had children. She then spent many years caring for her family while she raised her children. She worked in the C.O.S.S.A lunchroom as their cook, where she discovered her love of working with people with disabilities. After she left C.O.S.S.A she would continue that important work but shifted to adults at the WITCO developmental center. Where her love for the people she cared for was very apparent. She touched many lives of clients, their families and her co-workers. After her retirement, she couldn’t give up the passion she had discovered and continued to work as a respite care worker for several families. 

Her legacy will live on through the memories we shared, the values instilled in us, and the love she gave. We take solace in knowing that she is now at peace, reunited with loved ones who have passed before her. 

 A Celebration of Life will be held at the Middleton Trolley Station located at 310 Cornell St. Middleton, ID 83644 on March 8th, 2025 From 1-3pm Friends and family are invited to join us in remembering and honoring this remarkable woman. The family would like to invite you to join us for a potluck, fried chicken and drinks will be provided, please bring your favorite side dish and stories to share.