Wendy Marie Raichart

Wendy Marie Raichart, age 59, passed away May 1, 2026.

Wendy was born February 23, 1967 to Janice and Lui Yandall in Chula Vista, CA. Wendy and the family moved up to Lake Tahoe in 1975 and she graduated from Lake Tahoe High School in 1985. At the age of 22, Wendy was employed by American Airlines in San Jose, CA as a fleet service agent. It is here in San Jose that Wendy met the love of her life, Thomas Michael Raichart and they were married on June 16, 1990. Their first child, Jordan Thomas, was born in 1992 and their daughter, Janessa Marie was born in 1994. Thomas' work kept the family moving! Colorado, Montana, North Dakota, Texas and finally settling in the Clearwater valley in 2003. Once again in 2013, Thomas' postal career took him and Wendy to Utah and then Colorado before returning to Kooskia in 2019.

Wendy had various hobbies throughout her life: scrapbooks, photo albums, personal journals, arts and crafts, etc. Mostly though, she loved being with her husband and engaging in his activities! Camping, hiking, salmon fishing, scenic drives up the Selway and enjoying the beauty of God's creation. She loved spending time with her five grandchildren, all girls!

Wendy came to saving faith in the Lord Jesus Christ in November of 1996. Through fervent prayers both of her children accepted Christ and her husband followed in February 1998. She accepted her God-given role as homemaker, homeschooler, and helpmate to her husband Thomas. Wendy was a great encourager to both family and friends. She had a sixth-sense ability to remember birthdays and anniversaries that was beyond amazing! Above all else, Wendy loved God! Jesus was her all-in-all, lover of her soul, redeemer and best friend. Her greatest desire was to see everyone she knew submit their lives to the Living Savior, Jesus Christ.

Wendy was taken from us far too early and she will be greatly missed! She leaves behind her husband Thomas, son Jordan and his wife Brooke, daughter Janessa and son-in-law Cory; six granddaughters: Nyla, Zaila, Liara, Kyri, Darcy, and Sybil, and her mother Janice Yandall.

Wendy was preceded in death by her father Lui Yandall and John Yandall her brother.

There will be a remembrance service for Wendy at the Life Center on HWY 12, Kamiah ID on Saturday June 6, 2026 at 10am. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Wendy's life with us!