Patricia Lillian Clement Homer

Patricia “Trish” Lillian Clement Homer Obituary

After decades of positivity and an unrelenting smile despite a life filled with physical disabilities and trials, Trish once again can dance! Patricia Lillian Clement Homer died peacefully at her home in Idaho Falls, Idaho on February 15, 2024 after a long battle with muscular dystrophy. She was born January 17, 1951, in Shelley, Idaho, to Donald W. Clement and Louise Frandsen Clement. She grew up in a happy family as the youngest of four children, living life to its fullest with her protective big brother, Morgan, and her beloved sisters, Ginger and Janice. The family moved to Idaho Falls, where Trish lived for the rest of her life. As a child she enjoyed family activities: skiing, boating, camping, playing softball, traveling as a family throughout the west, and spending time with extended family. She loved singing with Ginger and Janice, with the trio being known throughout the Snake River valley and at BYU, where Trish earned an Associate’s Degree in Secretarial Science. She was proud to be employed as a personal secretary to a division manager at the INEL, a job she loved. She served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Brisbane, Australia from 1974 to 1975. When she returned home, she married Kevin B. Homer on May 20, 1977 in the Idaho Falls Temple. In 1983, despite impossible medical odds, the Lord blessed her with her miracle baby boy, Jonathan. In 1986 the condition was finally diagnosed— Duchenne muscular dystrophy and Turner syndrome – beginning a relentless decline in her physical strength throughout her entire life, an adversity she faced with never-ending optimism. Trish loved everything about the temple - she was a temple worker for years playing the organ and attended weekly despite the challenge of being in a wheelchair the last 30 years of her life. In addition to temple attendance, one of Trish’s great passions was genealogy research. She served a second mission from home in 2010 to 2011 (Family Search Mission) helping patrons worldwide (her companion lived in Hawaii). She maintained records for over 35,000 of her own ancestors as well as personally indexing the records of over 1 million individuals, an accomplishment formally recognized by the church in 2016. She also served in her ward and stake as family history specialist, continually helping family, friends, and neighbors locate their family records and ancestors. Teaching her 15-16 year old Sunday School Class was a highlight in her life! Kevin and Trish separated in 2007 (formally divorced in 2016), but he kept his promise and continued to care for and assist her, including being by her side during the last months. As the end drew near in the final months, she was ready to be free of the frailties of earthly life and expressed strong faith in the plan of salvation. We know there was a great celebration with countless heavenly hosts to welcome her home, led by her Dad who was waiting with open arms. The family expresses deep and sincere thanks to Judy Thomas, the Erik Larson Family, and Zoreida De Santiago of Life Incorporated for their years of help to Trish; to Anjula Adhikari, Brenda Ramirez, and Spencer Manning and so many others from Brio Hospice; to a cherished neighbor and angel in disguise, Ellen Hutt; and to Vickie Salisbury Young, Debbie Parkinson, Maraia Belford, Brad & Susan Ball, Debbie Webb, Kristina Walker and Marie Decker, along with many unnamed others from the Idaho Falls Sunnyside 1st Ward, who spent countless hours caring for her and loving her during the last years, months and moments of her life. Trish was preceded in death by her father Don, and is survived by her mother Louise F. Clement of St. George, Utah; her brother Morgan Clement (Eva) of St. George, Utah; her sister Ginger Clement Rapp (Meik, deceased) of Bountiful, Utah, her sister Janice Clement Gardner (Robert) of Orem, Utah; her beloved son, Jonathan (Alex) and three grandchildren Ren, Angel, and Zane of San Antonio, Texas. In keeping with her specific instructions, there will be no formal funeral service. In her memory, take time to pause and find joy in every moment no matter the circumstances, and if you can … sing and dance. For Trish, doing good was a pleasure, a joy beyond measure, a blessing of duty and love.