Audrey Von Bargen Uhlenkott

Audrey (Von Bargen) Uhlenkott was born September 2, 1932 and passed away at her home from cancer surrounded by her family November 16, 2020. Mom was ready to say her own farewell as she struggled through her very difficult neck injury this past year. These are our dear sweet Mom’s words. “I was born into the family of Harry and Louise (Hattrup) von Bargen, the third of seven children in Cottonwood, Idaho. I graduated from Greencreek High School in 1950 and started work at the post office in 1951 where I met my husband to be, Larry Uhlenkott. We were married in 1954. I left the post office after 3 1/2 years to have and take care of our eight wonderful children, Marlene (Jake) Forsmann, Duane (Marilyn Lustig) Uhlenkott, Roy (Denise Kuther) Uhlenkott, Carla (Steve) Schnider, Della (Tim) Gehring, Julie Uhlenkott (deceased), Ted (Lisa Schmidt) Uhlenkott and Shirley (Ken) Stubbers. After 12 years, I returned to work at the post office for a total of 31 years. After I retired, Larry and I had some great years together until he passed away in 2002. “The thing that I am most proud of is the beautiful family God blessed me with; not only the children but 24 grandchildren and 49 great grandchildren with two more on the way. They are my precious jewels. I want to thank all the wonderful people who have helped me throughout my life and ask your forgiveness if I ever hurt anyone. Lots of love, Audrey Uhlenkott” In honor of this wonderful, humble woman’s request, we will refrain from embellishing in death the wonderful qualities we know our prayerful Mom lived daily. She was truly an angel here on earth. She was preceded in death by her husband Larry; her daughter Julie; her granddaughter Karissa, her parents and all of Larry and Audrey’s siblings. Audrey’s sibling were Harriet Harrison, Gene von Bargen, Richard von Bargen, Joan Schultz, Lee von Bargen and Denis von Bargen. In addition to her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren, Audrey is survived by her sister-in-law Ellen von Bargen. The rosary was recited on Saturday, November 21, at 10:00 am at Saint Mary’s Catholic Church in Cottonwood, Idaho with the funeral liturgy following at 10:30 am. A private reception for the family was held following the mass. Services are under the direction of the Blackmer Funeral Home, Grangeville. Send condolences to the family at Blackmerfuneralhome.com.