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Past Presidents of the Idaho Federation of Republican Women

The Idaho Federation of Republican Women (IFRW) honors and celebrates the dedication and leadership of its past presidents. This page recognizes the women who have served as the guiding force of the organization, shaping its mission and advancing its commitment to promoting conservative values, empowering women, and strengthening our communities. Their contributions have helped build a lasting legacy of leadership and service, and we are proud to highlight their accomplishments and ongoing impact on our state and beyond.

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Helen Shook Lewiston 1944 founding4

Zola Stellman Lewiston 1948

Gertrude Detweller Hazelton 1942

Elma Wright(Kootenai/Jerome)

Irene Bevington Ada County

Edna Scott Moscow

Louella Baum Nampa 1972

Margaret Hunting Twin falls 1973

Lone Stafford Boise1975

Dorothy Balch Lewiston1977

Pamela Bengson Boise 1980 

Helen Lowder Boise 1984

Patti  Anne Lodge Caldwell 1993 

Janet Miller Boise1997

Carolyn Durant Lewiston 2000

Coleen Erickson Lewisville 2004

Melinda Smyser Parma 2006 

Donna Montgomery Hayden Lake2008

Doriene Knight Twin Falls2011

Julie Chadderdon Coeur d’Alene 2013 

Kitty Kunz Boise 2015

Charlene Matheson Sandpoint 2016

Kitty Kunz Boise 2017 

Kelly Packer Boise 2018

Jana Lee Woolf Boise 2019 

Shirlayne Corder Nampa 2020 

Tracey Wasden Nampa 2022 

Theresa Bradford Caldwell 2024 current

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