Christie Jean Berrett, 45, of Roberts, died Friday, Sept. 7, 2007, at her home in Roberts.
Christie was born Oct. 21, 1961, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, a daughter of Max Call and Nina Jean Amy Hoggan. She was raised in the Clark County area and graduated from Clark County High School.She attended college in Riverton, Wyo., on a rodeo scholarship studying animal husbandry. Christie married William Reed Berrett on Sept. 11, 1981 in Idaho Falls. He preceded her in death. She owned and operated the Market Lake Ranch with her husband.
Christie was an equestrian instructor for Special Olympics and handicapped children at the Sagebrush Arena in Hailey. She was a member of the Roberts Community Church, and was on the Dubois Rodeo Board for a number of years. Christie enjoyed her family, horses, riding, camping, 4-H, cooking, crafts, sewing, quilting and volunteering for community events.
Survivors include companion Toby Albertson of Roberts; two sons, William McCall Berrett and James Whitworth Berrett, both of Roberts; mother and stepfather, Jean and John Wheeler of Idaho Falls; a brother, Matthew D. Hoggan of Dubois, Idaho; and her granddaughter, Taylor McKell Berrett.
Christie was preceded in death by her father, her husband and two daughters, Katie and Ginger.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. at the Roberts Community Church. The family will visit with friends on Tuesday evening from 7- 8:30 p.m. at the Eckersell Memorial Chapel, 101 W. Main St. in Rigby and prior to the service on Wednesday from 9 a.m. until the time of service. Burial will be in the Market Lake Cemetery in Roberts under the direction of Eckersell Memorial Chapel. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.eckersellfuneralhome.com. Donations may be made to the Sagebrush Arena (100 Let 'R' Buck Road Hailey, ID 83333) in Christie's name.
Christie Jean Berrett
