Twenty-two years to the day since the passing of her beloved mother, Gerri, age 74, died peacefully in the arms of her three adoring daughters, on December 23, 2016 at her daughter Pams home after a very brief battle with lung cancer. Gerri was born on August 18, 1942 in Nampa, Idaho, and was the second of six children to Howard and Cecilia Schmitt. She attended St Pauls Catholic School through the eighth grade, going on to graduate from Nampa High School with the Class of 1960, remaining friends with many of her classmates throughout her lifetime. Gerri married Brent Nyborg on July 1, 1961 and to that union were born three daughterstwins, Pamela Marie and Tamera Ann, on May 17, 1962, followed by Camille Louise on August 4, 1963. She lovingly called them Pami, Tami & Cami, and they became the light of her life and reason for living which she proved on many occasions. Unfortunately, when Camille was six months old Gerri got sick with ulcerative colitis and thus began the struggle for her life. In 1964, becoming only the second person in the State of Idaho to have an ileostomy, during that time, she received the last rights three times but fought to pull through. Her medical history just went on from there and continued to be a battle throughout the rest of her life. She was a walking miracle, and one of the strongest, bravest people you could ever meet! Gerri worked several secretarial jobs, but one of her favorites was her executive secretary position at Oppenheimer Companies, which she held for many years until she left Boise. A beautiful seamstress, she sewed clothes to make extra money in her spare time. A craft which she also used to keep her girls clothed. Later, she traded in sewing for knitting, this was a craft that everyone in her family benefited from with gorgeous sweaters and blankets. She was so proficient she could knit even when her eyes where closed! In June of 1973, with her parents help she had the opportunity to purchase a bar and cafe in Yellow Pine and move to the mountains which she so grew to love. The girls attended school there for one year, as part of the "Yellow Pine Nine". The following school year, due to a lack of kids to open the school, Gerri faced one of the hardest decisions of her life, she had to be separated from her girls when they moved to Kuna with their Dad and Step-Mom to attend school. On March 17, 1977, she married Jim Adkins and together they purchased Zena Creek Ranch. Upon this union, three more daughters entered Moms lifeJeanne, Juli and Laura. Gerris cooking was known far and wide, and anyone that stopped by couldnt leave there without being fed a meal or a snack. She loved to tend her yards and her gardens, when she wasnt helping Jim with his excavation business. The two also spent a lot of time at their cabin in Stibniteanother place Gerri was very fond ofwhile Jim was working for the mine. In the last few years, Gerris health diminished and she had to leave her home at the ranch. Though she missed her mountains, she enjoyed the time she got to spend with her girls, grandkids, and great-grandkids. From her great-grandchildren, she lovingly acquired the nickname "GiGi," loved spoiling them with treats and cookies every time they came to visit. Gerri is survived by her husband, Jim Adkins; daughters Pam (Bret) Judy, Tami (Kevin) Spangler and Camille (Rick) Thomas; step-daughters Jeanne (Tom) Lake, Juli (Tyson) McCoy and Laura (Chad) Melanese; seven grandchildren, eight step-grandchildren; nine great grandchildren, five step great grandchildren; and one step great-great grandson; sisters Virgie McGolden, Linda Mortensen, Sue (Doyle) Collins and Vickie (Greg) Lovejoy; aunts Theresa Knox and Shirley Schmitt; numerous nieces and nephews; one special friend since birth, Marilee Wood. Gerri was preceded in death by her Mother and Father, her brother Joe Schmitt, brother-in-law Wally McGolden, a great-grandbaby Brylee Nicole Fowler, and numerous Aunts and Uncles. A memorial service will take place on Friday, December 30, 2016, at 11:00 am at the Nampa Funeral Home, Yraguen Chapel. 415 12th Ave S, Nampa, ID 83651. Memorial contributions can be made to St Judes Childrens Hospital or a charity of your choice. Mom, we love you to the moon and stars and back, always and forever!!!

Service Information Celebration of Life Friday December 30, 2016 11:00 AM Nampa Funeral Home 415 12th Ave. So. Nampa, Idaho 83651