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    1. [HARRISON] Obituary: Edith B. HARRISON
    2. Kim Day
    3. The following obituary appeared in the April 13, 2000 edition of the Times-News of Twin Falls, Idaho. Most of the towns mentioned are within a few miles of Twin Falls. Rupert Edith B. Harrison Edith B. Harrison, 88-year-old Rupert resident, died Wednesday, April 12, 2000, at Valley Vista Care Center in Rupert. She was born August 12, 1911, in Brigham City, Utah, the daughter of James and Francis Miksells Bywater. When she was 13 years old, her mother died, leaving her the responsibility of raising her younger siblings. She moved to Rupert when she was 22-years-old, and has resided here since. On July 3, 1934, she married Austin Harrison in Rupert, and their marriage was later solemnized in the Logan Temple. Edith was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving wherever she was asked. She also enjoyed visiting teaching, and working with the young women, including camping with them. Edith's interests included camping, fishing, crocheting and collecting cards and letters from her many friends and family. She was deeply loved by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and all who knew and loved her. She will be greatly missed. She is survived by her children, Rollo (Gladys) Harrison of Burley, Dwayne (Sharon) Harrison of Burley, Lloyd (Ileen) Harrison of Rigby, Betty (Curby) Gibson of Rupert, and Val (Jan) Harrison of Salt Lake City Utah; her brothers and sisters, Alden Bywater of Ogden, Utah, Leon Bywater and Roma Jensen, both of Rupert, and Ellanora Schnieder of Paul. She is also survived by 27 grandchildren and 52 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Austin A. Harrison; two brothers; three sisters; one grandson, and two great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 15, 2000, at the Rupert 1st and 7th Ward building at 806 G St. in Rupert, with Bishop Richard Dalley officiating. Burial will follow at the Paul Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Hansen Mortuary Rupert Chapel, and one hour prior to services Saturday at the church. Services are under the direction of Hansen Mortuary Rupert Chapel. =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-= Are you getting all you should? http://www.biobasics.com/kimwday.asp =-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=-=

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