This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wells, Winterbottom, Parker, Roberts, Crane Classification: Obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/hd.2ADI/1622 Message Board Post: Idaho State Journal, 02/20/06 MONTPELIER — Vernon Norvel Wells, 81, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2006, at Bear Lake Memorial Skilled Nursing Facility. He was born March 23, 1924, in Montpelier, Idaho to Orlando William and Betsy Arlillian Winterbottom Wells. He married Valene Parker on May 6, 1946, in Lanark, Idaho. The marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. They spent 28 wonderful years together before Valene passed away in 1974. On July 25, 1988, Vernon married Verdene Roberts Crane in Pocatello, Idaho. Vernon served as a Marine in World War II. He was active in the LDS Church, and served for 6 1/2 years as an officiator in the Logan LDS Temple. Vernon is survived by his wife, Verdene of Montpelier, Idaho, and eleven children: Rose Ann Anderson (Richard) of Ogden, Utah; Jolene Cox (Glenn) of Salt Lake City, Utah; Verneta O’Keife (Dennis) of Kingman, Arizona; Lucinda Maisey (Mel) of West Point, Utah; Therald Wells (Vicki) of Clinton, Utah; Nobalee Rhoades (Mickie) of Syracuse, Utah; Douglas Crane of Bennington, Idaho; Jackie Stucki (Curtis) of Blackfoot, Idaho; Kennon Crane (Cheri) of Bennington, Idaho; Arvilla Nelson (Chad) of Chubbuck, Idaho; Jeffery Crane (Dannyel) of Montpelier, Idaho; 41 grandchildren; and 25 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Valene, 3 brothers and 2 sisters, one grandson, and one great-grandson. Vern was loved by everyone who knew him. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. An extremely hard worker, he was a wonderful example of dedication and courage. He enjoyed life and possessed a fun sense of humor. He loved being with his family and especially enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, and they loved spending time with him. Babies held a special place in his heart and he could sit for hours holding them close. An avid hunter and fisherman, he loved the mountains and enjoyed spending time outdoors. A viewing is scheduled Tuesday, February 21, at Matthews Mortuary from 7 to 9 p.m. Funeral services will be on Wednesday, February 22, at 11 a.m. in the Liberty Ward Chapel, where the family will receive friends prior to the services from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. in this same location. Interment will take place in the Memorial Gardens of the Wasatch Cemetery 1718 Combe Road, South Ogden, Utah, at approximately 3 p.m. Wednesday afternoon. Services are under the direction of Matthews Mortuary of Montpelier, Idaho.