Ida Lee Badding
1925-2012
Ida Lee Badding, 86, St. Joseph, Missouri, formerly of Savannah, Missouri, died Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at a local healthcare facility.
She was born July 8, 1925 to Lloyd and Matilda (Donley) Downing in Linn County, Iowa.
She married Leonard J. Badding in July of 1943. They shared 68 years of marriage. Leonard preceded Ida Lee in death October 10, 2011.
Mrs. Badding attended First Christian Church in Savannah, Missouri. Her family was her greatest joy and she will be forever missed.
She was also preceded in death by her parents; five brothers; and three sisters.
Survivors: daughter, Terrie Smith and husband, Ron, Savannah, Missouri; grandson, Christopher Smith; granddaughter, Monica Smith; great-grandson, Keaton Smith; sister, Dora Mae Vogt; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Care provided by Meierhoffer Funeral Home & Crematory. The Family suggests memorial gifts to First Christian Church, Savannah, Missouri.
Terrie, Ron, and family –
We were saddened to hear of Ida Lee’s passing. Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time.
Steve and Janine Lorenz
We were so sad to hear about Ida’s passing.I will miss her so much.My thoughts are with Terri and Ron and her family
Terrie, Ron and Family,
We were so sad to hear about Ida Lee. Ida Lee was the most Classy Lady we have ever known. She also had the biggest heart. She taught me how important shopping was in the early years of us visiting them. She always made you feel at home when we would visit. Rick was very fond of Leonard and Ida Lee. They were almost like another set of parents for him. Visiting with Leonard and Ida Lee was always so much fun. We would always stay up very late visiting. We would joke that we had to go to Missouri to catch up on the Vinton news. The kids would like to hear all the stories too! Leonard also taught the kids that it was perfectly acceptable to shoot the paper of the straw at each other in the Dairy Queen in Savannah. We still think of Leonard when someone does it to this day. My favorite picture was of the elaborate gift Leonard got Ida Lee for their anniversary. I can’t remember how many CARROTS were in that necklace Leonard made for Ida Lee. I think it was supposed to be like 50. Leonard is easily one of the most ingenious and smartest men I have ever known. His inventions were so cool! He was always showing Rick something new he came up with. Like the Home Made Hot tub he made for Ida Lee! And the seat that he modified to take her up and down the stairs! Thank you for sharing your amazing parents with our family.
The Ohrts 1609 South M Avenue
Rick, Penny, Jama, Stefanie and Jeff
Terrie and family-Your loss is our loss. Glen and I have been remembering all the fun times we have had in the past. Glen loved to tease Ida Lee that they were the outlaws and Leonard and I were the kissing cousins.Leonard was like a brother to me. When we were young our families spent so many Sundays together-Remember all the morel mushrooms the men would find down by the Cedar River. When they lived in Buchanan County we four went to a lot of dances and our trips to Mo. to visit you all were wonderful. All our love and sympathy to you all.Darlene and Glen
Terri, I am a class mate of your folks,
we started with 13 and 3 are left, Merle Hepker, Vaughn Hauser and me. Over the years we had many get togethers, several at your folks home.
Your dad could make anything, we were in high school and he made a set of tire chains for his bicycle. Your folks
certainly lived a full life. I hope you will have many memories and Mary and I will be thinking of you and your family. God Bless. Warren & Mary Richart
Dear Terrie, Ron and Family….
I will be sending you a note, but I want you to know here how very, very sad I am by Ida Lee’s passing. My memories of her are all so positive and fun and….she had such a unique voice and laugh that every time I think of her, I can hear her…and I smile. She will always hold a very special place in my heart.
Love and hugs to you all, Carol
Dear Terry, Ron and Family,
We were so sorry to hear of Ida Lee’s passing. She was such a sweet person, and had such a plesant smile. I talked to her a lot over the phone on different occassions. She will be sadly
missed.
Diana and Dick
Dear Terry, Ron and Family,
Condolences same as above only accidently put in wrong name.
All-
I was saddened to hear of Aunt Ida Lee’s passing. Lots of memories, but I know she’s happy to be reunited with Uncle Leonard and grandma, along with the rest of the family. She’ll be greatly missed. Please know I’m thinking of you all and love you!
Amber and Coby