This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AMHhenley Surnames: Cole, Stone, Jepsen Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.idaho.counties.franklin/2229/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Idaho State Journal, 01/18/08 BLACKFOOT - Robert James Cole, 57, of Blackfoot, passed away Wednesday, January 16, 2008, at Bingham Memorial Hospital after a valiant bout with cancer. He was born July 12, 1950, in Preston, Idaho, the son of Robert John and Lavene Stone Cole. Jim grew up in Preston and spent a lot of time in his younger years on his grandpa's farm in Cub River. He graduated from Preston High School. On April 30, 1971, Jim married his high school sweetheart, Kaydawn Jepsen, in Mink Creek, Idaho. Together they raised three daughters. He served in the Navy for seven and a half years, stationed in Long Beach, Calif. He was a first class petty officer and served two Western-Pacific tours to Vietnam. Jim was a nuclear reactor operator training specialist and had worked at the INL since 1993. He had also worked for Gulf State Utilities in Texas, Washington Power and 13 years with Texas Utilities, where he helped build and start operations of the power plant. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He enjoyed golfing, hiking, watching Dallas Cowboys, spending time in Cub River at the old farm, relaxing with his family at home, and loved his granddaughters. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Kaydawn, of Blackfoot; daughters, Jaclyn Cole (Chris Furio) of Blackfoot, Jennifer (Nate) Smith of Blackfoot, and Andrea (Scott) Hook of Pocatello; mother, Lavene Cole of Preston; brothers, David (Angie) Cole of Preston and Kerry (Julie) Cole of Arcadia, Calif.; granddaughters, Sydney, Ashlyn, Carlee, and Morgan. He was preceded in death by his father, John Cole. A funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, January 21, 2008, at Hawker Funeral Home, 132 S. Shilling Ave., Blackfoot, Idaho. The family will meet with friends and family on Sunday evening, Jan. 20, from 7 to 9 p.m. and from 10 to 10:45 a.m. on Monday at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Mink Creek Cemetery near Preston. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AMHhenley Surnames: Jones, HIll, Jepsen Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.idaho.counties.franklin/2228/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Grant Edmund Jones Grant Edmund Jones, 88, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 10, 2008, at the McKay-Dee Hospital in Ogden, Utah. He was born on June 19, 1919, in Lewiston, Utah, the son of Abraham Lee and Harriet Ann Hill Jones. He married Ella Josephine Jepsen on Sept. 27, 1940, in the Logan, Utah, temple. They had 67 wonderful years together. Grant enjoyed the outdoors and was a "tough ol' cowboy." He loved hunting, fishing and especially horses. He bought and sold many horses and cattle and enjoyed attending the auctions. He ran the Texaco station in Preston for many years and worked for Thomas Farms for 22 years. He also owned and operated his own farm. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where he was a high priest in the Preston Third Ward. He loved his family very much and enjoyed the time spent with his grandchildren. He is survived by his wife Ella, of Preston; a daughter, Eileen J. (Lyle) Winward, of Preston; a son, Steven Grant (Julie) Jones, of Preston; 13 grandchildren; and 31 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers; and two sisters. Funeral services will be held at noon Monday, Jan. 14, 2008, in the Preston Third Ward chapel, 155 N., 2nd West, in Preston, with Bishop Leonard Ward conducting. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Webb Funeral Home, 109 E. Oneida, in Preston, and from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Monday at the church. Interment will be in the Preston Cemetery. Condolences may be sent the family at www.webbmortuary Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AMHhenley Surnames: Merrill, Stephenson, Morrison Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.idaho.counties.franklin/2227/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Rexburg Standard Journal, 01/10/08 Donald Merrill, 99, of St. George, Utah, and a former resident of Rexburg, died Jan. 6, 2008, in St. George. He was born Aug. 17, 1908, in Mapleton to Orrin Preston Merrill and Alice May Stephenson. He was the second of seven children. He grew up in Mapleton, Downey and Preston. He went to grade school and high school in Preston. He received his bachelor's degree from Brigham Young University and his master's degree from Utah State University. He married Zoe M. Morrison on Aug. 17, 1932, in the Salt Lake Temple. He worked in the education system for more than 30 years. He taught school, became a principal and was superintendent of Moore and of Jefferson County schools. He was also a professor at Ricks College and head of the education department and summer school. He was very active in all areas of his life and president of every organization he joined. He was very active in the Boy Scouts of America and president of the Teton Peaks Council. He received the Silver Beaver award for his exceptional service to youth. He was a ranger in Yellowstone National Park for several summers. He loved the outdoors, especially fishing on a good stream. He also enjoyed cultural events. He was active in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he served in many callings including bishop, high councilor, and as an officiator and sealer in the Idaho Falls Temple. He and Zoe served an LDS mission in Delta Junction, Alaska. In later years he was still pleasant, kind, and considerate to everyone that worked with him. He would always say thank you and never complain. Everyone loved him and said what a special man he was. He is survived by a sister, Geraldine Jacobs of Rexburg; a son, Preston (Betty) Merrill of Logan, Utah; daughters Karole (Robert) Merrill of St. George, Utah, and Jeanne (Mark) Gehmlich of Rexburg; as well as 11 grandchildren and 30 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Zoe, a daughter, Ann Merrill, and his brothers and sister. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 11, at the Rexburg 15th Ward church. The family will receive friends from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at the church prior to services. Interment will be in the Sugar City Cemetery under the direction of Flamm Funeral Home. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AMHhenley Surnames: Whitehead, Day, Yeates Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.idaho.counties.franklin/2226/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Idaho State Journal, 01/10/08 PRESTON - Our father, brother and friend, "Shorty" Lloyd D. Whitehead, 78, went home on Monday, Jan. 7, 2008, at the Franklin County Medical Center in Preston, Idaho, of natural causes. He was born Jan. 10, 1929, in Franklin, Idaho, to John and Pearl Day Whitehead. He married Lorena Yeates and had one child, Mary E. Whitehead. They later divorced and he never remarried. His daughter was the apple of his eye. During his life he served his country during World War II. He worked road construction all over the Western U.S. and built many of the roads we use today. He was a member of the Elks Lodge, the Racing Association, and the AQHA. He enjoyed dancing, socializing with friends, helping those he came in contact with, but most of all, he enjoyed horses. His goal was to have fast horses, and he did. He was preceded in death by his parents and by six siblings. He is survived by two sisters, Reana Christensen and June (Ross) Rasmussen; by his daughter, Mary; two grandchildren and many friends. The family extends heartfelt thanks to the Franklin County Medical Center and Webb Funeral Home for their kindness and care given to him. Memorial services will be held on Friday, Jan. 11, 2008, at 7:30 p.m. at Webb Funeral Home, 109 E. Oneida, Preston, Idaho. Friends may call Friday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the mortuary. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.webbmortuary.com. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AMHhenley Surnames: Andersen, Hobbs, Struve Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.idaho.counties.franklin/2225/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The Standard-Examiner, 01/09/08 OGDEN - Dorothy Dean Hobbs Andersen, 84, died Monday, January 7, 2008 in Ogden of natural causes. She was born January 23, 1923 in Franklin, Idaho, the daughter of Leonard Parkinson and Eleanor Struve Hobbs. She was the first of six children. Dorothy married Arvie Jonas Andersen on November 21, 1940 in Preston, Idaho. Their marriage was solemnized in the Logan LDS Temple on December 15, 1947. Arvie preceded her in death May 22, 1990. During World War II she worked at Defense Depot Ogden. She and Daddy lived in Ogden from 1941-1963 and Sparks, Nevada 1963-1989, returning to Ogden in 1989 where she resided until her death. She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where she served on the Primary Stake Board, Ward Primary Presidency, Relief Society Presidency, Primary Teacher, Sunday School Teacher, Cub Scouts, Visiting Teacher and in the Genealogy program. She was a member of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers. Dorothy was a very selfless and giving person. She dedicated her life to her family as well as to the service of others. She enjoyed camping, traveling, parades, fireworks, cooking (made the best bread and rolls ever!), embroidery, music, animals, and most of all, her family! Surviving are her children, A. Richard (Shari) Andersen, Roy; D. Nadine (Curtis) Goodwin, West Haven; Clyde H. (Leslie) Andersen, Sumas, WA; Gary H. Andersen, Ogden; 11 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren, two brothers and two sisters who reside in Idaho. Preceding Dorothy in death were her parents, her loving husband and one brother. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 1 p.m. at Lindquist's Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd., with Bishop Brent J. Lang officiating. Friends may call at the mortuary on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday 11:45 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Interment, Lindquist's Washington Heights Memorial Park, 4500 Washington Blvd. Email condolences to the family at: www.lindquistmortuary.com Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AMHhenley Surnames: Roper Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.idaho.counties.franklin/2224/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Idaho State Journal, 01/09/08 SMITHFIELD, Utah - Karma Roper, 88 of Smithfield, Utah, left her journey here on earth to return "home" on January 6, 2008, at her son's home in Willard, Utah. She was a very special lady and was loved and respected by everyone. Karma was only 3 years old when her mother passed away, leaving her and her father so very alone. On April 3, 1940, she married Frank B. Roper in the Logan Temple in Logan, Utah, and from this union three children were born: Steven B. Roper, Linda Roper Winward and Rick B. Roper. Karma served in many church auxiliaries including Primary president, a stake Primary counselor, MIA teacher, spiritual living instructor as well as Relief Society secretary, chorister and various class leaders. Thirty-six years of her married life were spent on the Roper Ranch with her loved husband, Frank, in Thatcher, Idaho. During these years, many hours of hard work, challenges, love, fun, and memorable experiences were made and shared. In 1975, after 36 years of rewarding farm and ranch life, they sold the ranch to Carter Brothers and moved to Smithfield City, Utah, where they shared their remaining years. Her dear husband preceded her in death in the year 2002. Still surviving are her children, Steve (Diane), of Willard, Utah, Linda (Fred), of Arimo, Idaho, Rick (Ila) of Albuquerque, New Mexico, and their families, which include 12 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at noon on Saturday, January 12 in the Smithfield Stake Center, 600 East 120 South in Smithfield, Utah. A viewing for friends and family will be held from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. prior to services at the church. Burial will take place at the Smithfield City Cemetery. Condolences and thoughts may be expressed to the family online at www.allenmortuaries.net. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Allen-Hall Mortuary in Logan, Utah. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Missionary Fund and/or Humanitarian Aid of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AMHhenley Surnames: Poole, Nelson, Done Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.idaho.counties.franklin/2223/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Logan Herald Journal, 01/06/08 Rhonda Nelson Poole died Jan. 3, 2008, at her home in Logan of natural causes. She was 89. She was born June 6, 1918, in Smithfield, Utah, the daughter of Robert LeRoy and Alice Done Nelson. She married Morris H. Poole on June 16, 1941, in the Logan LDS Temple. They lived most of their married life in Whitney, Idaho. Morris passed away in 1983. Rhonda moved to Logan in 1989. Rhonda was a graduate of Utah State Agricultural College (USU). She taught elementary school in Smithfield and was a substitute teacher in the Preston School District. Her community volunteer work included service as a Franklin County (Idaho) Home Demonstration Council member, PTA officer, Daughters of Utah Pioneers (Franklin County) Company Board, and an officer in the Pink Lady Organization at the Preston Hospital. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in numerous positions including Relief Society President of the Whitney Ward, Franklin Stake Relief Society Board and a Franklin Stake Sunday School Board member as the Junior Sunday School Coordinator. In 1982-83 Rhonda and Morris served together as missionaries in the Ireland Dublin Mission. She was also a Logan LDS Temple worker. Rhonda was a member of the Kappa Delta Sorority, Brigham Young Camp of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers, Cosmos Club, Pickwick Literary Club and Logan Literary Club. She is survived by eight children and their spouses, Melanie and Spencer Raymond of Logan, Carolyn and Don Petersen of Provo, Nancy and Alan Palmer of Logan, Morris and Dixie Poole of Logan, Robert and Janice Poole of Salt Lake City, Janet and Jerry Hintze of Kaysville, Colleen and Bruce Dibb of Bountiful and Raymond and Janice Poole of Murray. Other survivors include 48 grandchildren; 79 great-grandchildren; and her sister, Ruth N. Meyer of Provo. Preceding her in death were her husband; two grandchildren; brother, Clinton Nelson; and sisters, Ellen N. Webb and Clare Nelson. Services will be held at noon Monday, Jan. 7, 2008, at the Lundstrom Park 1st Ward chapel, 1260 N., 1600 East, Logan, Utah, conducted by Bishop Kenneth Lester. Viewings will be held from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 6, at the Allen-Hall Mortuary, 34 E. Center Street, Logan, Utah, and from 10 to 11 :30 a.m. prior to the funeral at the church. Interment will be in the Whitney (Idaho) Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Missionary Fund or the Perpetual Education Fund. Condolences and thoughts may be shared at www.allenmortuaries.net. Published in the Logan Herald Journal from 1/5/2008 - 1/19/2008. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AMHhenley Surnames: Porter, Wanner, Stimpson Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.idaho.counties.franklin/2222/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The Standard-Examiner, 01/03/08 SOUTH OGDEN - Mark Thayne Porter, 74, died Sunday, December 30, 2007 at his home following an eight year battle with cancer. He was born November 1, 1933 in Mapleton, Idaho, a son of George Riley and Laverna Wanner Porter. On September 28, 1961, Mark married Barbara Jean Stimpson in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where he served in various quorum presidencies and coached church teams. He also served as an Ogden Temple worker and was a faithful Home Teacher. Mark worked for the City of Ogden for 30 years. He was a member of the Idaho and Utah National Guards. Mark enjoyed playing ball with his sons, gardening, hunting, fishing, watching his sons and grandchildren's ball games, and temple work. Surviving are his wife, Barbara, of South Ogden; four sons, Thayne (Allison), Glade (JoAnn), Glen (Kim), Russell (Sherri), and 14 grandchildren. Also surviving are three brothers and five sisters. Mark was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers and one sister. The family expresses special thanks to Dr. Vincent Hansen and staff, and Alpine Hospice for their loving care of Mark. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at the South Ogden 4th Ward Chapel, 4075 Orchard Avenue, with Bishop Glade Porter officiating. Friends may call at Lindquist's Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd., on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Saturday at the Ward Chapel 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. Interment, Lindquist's Memorial Gardens of the Wasatch, 1718 Combe Road. Email condolences to the family at: www.lindquistmortuary.com Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AMHhenley Surnames: Hyde, Baird, Simmonds Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.idaho.counties.franklin/2221/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Idaho State Journal, 01/04/08 PRESTON - On Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2008, LaMonte "Monte" B. Hyde passed peacefully from this life from causes related to cancer. LaMonte was the oldest of five children born to Amasa W. Hyde and Orpha Leona Baird on Oct. 8, 1916. After Orpha died when Monte was young, he was raised by his stepmother, Ruey Taggart, and he helped take care of three additional siblings added to the family. LaMonte grew up on a farm in Lewiston, Utah, and learned very young how to work hard. He never quit working, and always took pride in keeping up a well-manicured yard, an abundant garden, and his home well-kept and neat. Having been lined up by mutual friends, LaMonte married a city girl from Salt Lake, Mima Irene Simmonds, on Sept. 24, 1941, in Fresno, California, where Monte was stationed in the military. They were later sealed in the Logan Temple. This marriage produced seven sons and two daughters, and life was never dull! LaMonte served as a medic in the Army Air Corps, stationed in San Francisco, Burma, China and India. After an honorable discharge in 1945, and a few odd jobs in Salt Lake City, LaMonte and Mima moved to Todd Park/Tooele area, where they acquired many long-lasting friendships. During these years Monte went to barber school. He finished the six-month course in four months and passed the exam with 99 percent. He became the best barber around, and didn't stop until he was 90. His last haircut was given on May 24, 2007. People came from miles around to get one of his haircuts and head massage! He enjoyed so much the associations of his clients in the barbershop. He would often do "house-calls" for those who couldn't get out. LaMonte was always ready and willing to help whenever a neighbor or friend called or had a need. You could always count on him. While living in Tooele, LaMonte pursued his hobby and love of horses, acquiring the first of many. He was a member of the Bit and Spurs Riding Club, and the Sheriff's Posse, and even won a few races. He shared his love of horses and the outdoors with his children and grandchildren, showing them the beauties of the trails and mountains throughout Northern Utah and southern Idaho. After moving to Preston in 1957, Monte involved the community in his love of horses and was instrumental in the 4-H horsemanship program. For many years he would ride his beautiful Morgan stallions in the Preston and Lewiston parades. Because of his concern being away from his wife for too long with her declining health, he finally gave up riding at age 89. LaMonte was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served as a counselor and later as branch president in Todd Park, and had been a dance director, chorister, teacher, faithful home teacher, and various other positions. Many will remember the beautiful tenor voice LaMonte was blessed with. He sang in high school groups and musicals, always hummed as he cut hair, and many nights his home was filled with music as the family sang the oldies, and favorite Christmas carols around the piano. LaMonte supported all his children in their music, school, and sports endeavors. He loved going to recitals, plays, baptisms, etc., for his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He loved visiting with and being around his family! LaMonte really loved road trips. He would take his family throughout the Western states to see all the sights. He especially loved Yellowstone, and after his children moved away he would take the grandchildren to enjoy the wildlife and beautiful scenery. LaMonte was welcomed beyond the veil by his loving parents, brothers Norris and Farrell, sister Ilene, and son Michael. He leaves behind brothers, Milton (Dorothy), Stanley (Katherine); sisters, Glenna (Stan) Richardson, Venice Sorenson; children, Boyd, Reggie (Marcia), Douglas, Bob (Carmen), LaRene (Jr.) Chambers, Cary (Nancy), Dawn (Kris) Stoddard, David (Ann); 27 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Monday, Jan. 7, at 1 p.m. at Preston, Idaho North Stake Center, 310 N. State St., Preston, Idaho. Friends and family may call Sunday, Jan. 6, 6 to 8 p.m. at Webb Mortuary, 109 E. Oneida, or prior to the services from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the church. Interment will follow at the Preston Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.webbmortuary.com. film. He became interested in gemology and followed that hobby for several years. He served in many callings as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, including counselor in the Ward Sunday school presidency, in the Seventies Quorum, in the bishopric, as a member of the high council, as a branch president in Greenock, Scotland, high priest quorum leadership, as a stake missionary, and many years in the Scouting program. He and Marva served as officiators at the Idaho Falls Temple, served a full-time mission for the LDS Church in Scotland and a mission in the Atlanta, Georgia, LDS Temple. He is survived by his wife, Marva; their son, Richard (Sandra) Rydalch of Idaho Falls; five grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren; a brother, Frank (Margaret) Rydalch; and a sister, Paulleen (Ivan) Abegglen. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, at the Idaho Falls Brentwood Ward building, 2040 Brentwood Drive, with Bishop Jake Jacobson officiating. The family will visit with friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 4, at Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First St., Idaho Falls, and Saturday one hour prior to the services at the church. Burial along with a short graveside service will be at 3 p.m. at the Parker Cemetery. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AMHhenley Surnames: Newbold, Gilbert, Elijah Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.idaho.counties.franklin/2220/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Logan Herald Journal, 01/02/08 Thella G. Newbold, 89 years old, died peacefully on Dec. 29, 2007, due to congestive heart failure at the Cache Valley Assisted Living Center in Providence, Utah. She returned to be with her loving husband, Floyd Newbold, her parents, a daughter, Dee Ann Newbold, and two sisters, Ardyth Arbon and Mavis Kirkman. Thella was born on Dec. 11, 1918, to Ettna Elijah-Gilbert and Lottie Rawlings Gilbert at their home in Fairview, Idaho. She was born during the flu epidemic and caught the flu right after she was born. When she was born she weighed around 7 lbs and when she was three months old she only weighed 5 lbs. When she was a little girl she and her sister cut out paper dolls from old catalogs and played house. She played jacks and loved to read. When she was 12 years old she learned to embroider and she did that while she was tending the cows. She has embroidered, crocheted and quilted all her life and she enjoyed that hobby a lot. She has won many blue ribbons at the Cache County Fair and the Utah State Fair for her sewing and canning. When she graduated from 8th grade at Virginia, Idaho, grade school she was the valedictorian and when she graduated from Downey High School she was salutatorian. She always has enjoyed reading, math (especially Algebra) and spelling. Studying was easy for her because she loved to learn. She met Floyd LaVern Newbold at a dance in Cambridge, Idaho. They dated for four years. They went to movies in Downey, which cost 25 cents, and lots of dances. They were sealed for time and all eternity on April 21, 1938, (which was her mother's birth date) in the Logan LDS Temple. About a month after they were married they went to town to buy a few items. They sat in the car and counted their money, which consisted of $5 and some change. But when they were in the store they could not find the money. They looked but could not find it. They had to go home and got a job picking strawberries and thinning sugar beets for $8.00 an acre. Floyd bought a small seven-acre fruit farm on Providence south bench with a $300 down payment. The farm had a small, two room house, which they lived in until 1947, when they built a new home on the property. They lived there for 65 years. They raised strawberries, raspberries, dewberries, apples, pears, peaches, grapes and cherries. They worked hard all their lives on the farm. They are the parents of three children, Ona Herring (Gordon) of River Heights, Vern Newbold (Joy) of West Jordan, and David Newbold (Lorene) of Kaysville. They have 11 grandchildren; and 32 great-grandchildren, and mom cherished all the time she could spend with them. Mom and Dad were members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Mom held many positions in the church (Ward and Stake Relief Society, Primary teacher and Sunday School secretary). Mom and Dad became temple officiators at the Logan Temple in April 1983 and were released in August 1989. They loved this mission for the church. Thella is preceded in death by her loving husband, Floyd Newbold; her parents; a daughter, Dee Ann; and two sisters. Thella is survived by four sisters, Viona Bennett (Lloyd), Ina Jensen (Henry), Gwen Tripp (Reed), Norma Warth (Paul); and one brother, Ervin Gilbert (Collette). We know that you have been a great and special mom to your three children, your grandchildren and great-grandchildren. We are proud to call you mom and love you very much! Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, at the Allen-Hall Mortuary Chapel on 34 E. Center Street, in Logan. A viewing will be held from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. prior to services at the mortuary. Interment will be in the Providence City Cemetery. Condolences and thoughts may be shared to the family online at www.allenmortuaries.net. Published in the Logan Herald Journal on 1/2/2008. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AMHhenley Surnames: Meek, Bishop, Swensen Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.idaho.counties.franklin/2219/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Idaho State Journal, 01/02/08 RIVERDALE, Idaho - Ariel W. Meek, 87, passed away peacefully on Dec. 31, 2007, at the Sunshine Terrace Rehabilitation Center in Logan, Utah. He was born in Riverdale,Idaho, Feb. 20, 1920, to Benjamin Antone and Grace Olivia Bishop Meek. Ariel lived 87-plus fruitful years on the ranch/ farm in Riverdale where he was born. He graduated from Preston High School, in Preston, Idaho. He married Barbara Swensen June 1, 1939, in the Logan LDS Temple. Ariel was a member of the LDS Church and greatly enjoyed his many assignments for service therein. Ariel and Barbara served as officiators in the Logan Temple for more than a decade, delighting in their "Temple Family" and associations gained there. Ariel enjoyed serving in the community as well. He was known as a humble, wise and patient husband, father and leader, one who showed great respect for his parents and heritage. He will be remembered as a hard worker with a love of nature and his fellow man. He was one who delighted in teaching his children and grandchildren of the blessings given by a loving Heavenly Father through the creations around us. Ariel is survived by his brother, Wilford B. (Carma Scow) Meek, and a sister, Lucille Meek Larsen (Dennis), three children; Stephen A. (Madge Gilbert) Meek, Tamera (Grant) Wood, Sheryl (Hal) Molitor, and 41 grand and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and wife, four brothers, Raymond, Arthur, Richard and Earl, and a sister, Jean Marie. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 4, 2008, in the Preston North Stake Center, 310 N. State, Preston, with Bishop John Higley conducting. Friends may call Thursday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Webb Funeral Home, 109 E. Oneida, Preston. and Friday from 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. at the stake center. Interment will be in the Riverdale Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the LDS Church Humanitarian Fund. Condolences may be sent to the family at www. webbmortuary.com Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AMHhenley Surnames: Rasmussen, Lindley, Christopherson, Behrmann Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.idaho.counties.franklin/2218/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Logan Herald Journal, 12/26/07 PRESTON - Sharlene "Shar" Lindley Rasmussen passed away peacefully at home Saturday, Dec. 22, 2007. She suffered without complaint for over seven years from rheumatoid arthritis. Shar was born on July 2, 1931, to Logan and Frances Vearnell Christopherson Lindley in Long Beach, Calif., the youngest of three children. When Shar was 10 years old her mother passed away, and Shar went to live with an aunt and gained another set of parents and a brother. Shar was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Shar attended grade school in Long Beach and Oakland, Calif. She went to junior and senior high schools in Oakland where she graduated from Oakland Technical High School. She furthered her education by attending night classes where she certified as an accountant and acquired the nickname "Charley." The nickname followed her wherever she worked. Sharlene married Henry Delmer Behrmann in 1951 in Oakland, Calif. They were then sealed in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. They had one daughter, Christina (Tina). Shar and Hank later divorced. Sharlene met Leland James Rasmussen, a widower with three children: Laura, Jon and Brad. Shar and Lee were married in 1967 and Shar and Tina joined Lee and his children at his ranch in Rupert, Idaho. Shar worked for Hanzel Chevrolet and also for Larsen Motors in Rupert. Sharlene and Lee moved to Burley, Idaho, in about 1994 to allow Shar to care for her elderly mother. Shar was employed by MH Kings Co. in their general office. When she retired, Shar and Lee moved to Preston, Idaho, to be closer to Tina. Sharlene loved to read. She was an avid and fast reader. She read everything. She also loved the theater, opera and symphony along with traveling and knitting. She had many interests and could do anything that had instructions. Sharlene is survived by her daughter, Christina "Tina" Ross of Preston, Idaho; step-children Laura (Mike) Coon of Portland, Ore., Jon and Karen Rasmussen of McNeil, Ariz., and Brad Funk of Yakima, Wash.; granddaughters, Shylo (Tim) Moody of West Jordan, Utah, Ande Uriguen of Provo, Utah, and Elizabeth Coon of Oregon; grandson, Joshua Rasmussen of Arizona; "brother" and cousin Ronald Banks, Salt Lake City, Utah; nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her biological parents; her second set of parents (aunt and uncle); her husband, Lee; her son-in-law, Walt; and several aunts and uncles. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 28, 2007, at the Pleasantview Cemetery, 1645 E. 16th Street, Burley, Idaho. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.webbmortuary.com Published in the Logan Herald Journal from 12/25/2007 - 1/5/2008. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AMHhenley Surnames: Jensen, Gibson, Stapelman Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.idaho.counties.franklin/2217/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Idaho State Journal, 12/26/07 SODA SPRINGS -Gary Lovoy Jensen, 71, of Soda Springs, passed away Sunday, Dec. 23, 2007, at his home. He was born March 14, 1936, at Rupert, Idaho, the son of Denzel Lovoy and Marco Elizabeth Gibson Jensen. He married Doris Bernice Stapelman June 4, 1957, in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. He was raised and educated in Rupert, Idaho, graduating from Rupert High School. He also attended Ricks College. He had lived in Clifton, Idaho, for 6 years; Thatcher for 1/1/2 years and Soda Springs since August of 1973. Gary was a High Priest in the Soda Springs LDS 1st Ward. He had served as president of the Sunday School; Elders Presidency; president of the Seventies; High Priest Group; counselor in the bishopric; librarian and as teacher in the Sunday School and primary organizations. He had served as a councilman for Clifton City and on the Caribou County Sheriffs' Posse. He enjoyed woodworking and hunting. He was a welder and maintenance supervisor and public works director for the city of Soda Springs, retiring in 1998 after 23 years. Gary is survived by his wife Doris of Soda Springs; 3 sons and 1 daughter and their spouses; Scott and Gwyn Jensen, Helena, Mont.; Michael and Valerie Jensen, Pocatello; Wade and Wendy Jensen, Gillette, Wyo.; Tamera and Jeremy Smuin, Pocatello, and a daughter in-law, Deb and Jerry Shurtleff, Pocatello. Surviving also are 18 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren, 1 brother and 3 sisters; John and Diane Jensen, Hyde Park, Utah; Barbara and Farrell Hansen, Idaho Falls,; Mardene and Brent Smith, Pocatello, Iand Gloria and Jim Crowther, Pocatello. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son, Kurt Jensen, and a sister, Sandra Porter. Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, Dec. 28, at 11 a.m. at the Soda Springs LDS 1st Ward with Bishop Greg Torgensen officiating. Friends may call on Thursday evening, Dec. 27, at the Sims Funeral Home from 7 to 8 p.m. and on Friday at the 1st Ward Chapel from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. prior to services. Burial will be in the Paul Cemetery at Paul, Idaho, on Saturday at 11 a.m. Services are under the direction of the Sims Funeral Home. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AMHhenley Surnames: Pitkin, Lucherini, Walker Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.idaho.counties.franklin/2216/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Deseret Morning News, 12/26/07 Lucille Lucherini Pitkin, 93, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt and friend passed away peacefully on Tuesday evening, Dec. 18, 2007 in Dallas, TX. She was born June 16, 1914 in Preston, ID to Henry and Amelia Walker Lucherini. She married her eternal companion, Leonard Rex Pitkin, on June 23, 1936 in the Logan LDS Temple. He preceded her in death on October 7, 2001. Lucille lived in Salt Lake City all of her married life until she moved to Dallas five years ago to live with her daughter Joyce. She was an active member of the LDS Church and particularly enjoyed her many years of working in Primary and Relief Society sharing her talents at the piano and organ. Her love of music lives on in her posterity. She performed a lifetime of loving service to her family and to those she knew. At the time of her death, she was a member of the Plano, TX. 9th Ward. Survivors: Children: Gordon (Lynne) Pitkin of West Jordan, UT; Carol (Jim) Long of Justin, TX; Linda (Bill)! Hargis of West Jordan, UT; Joyce Pitkin of Dallas, TX; 8 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and numerous nephews and nieces. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by a son, Clyde, her parents, four brothers and four sisters. Funeral services will be held Friday, Dec. 28, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. at Redwood Memorial Mortuary, 6500 S Redwood Road, West Jordan, UT. Viewing will be held prior to the service at the same location beginning at 12:30 p.m. Interment, Redwood Memorial Cemetery. The family gratefully acknowledges the kind and loving care provided by Harris Hospice and Evergreen Group Home over the past few weeks. In lieu of flowers donations may be made in Lucille's name to Moran Eye Center, 65 Medical Drive, Salt Lake City, UT 84112 to assist in continued research for a cure for macular degeneration. Published in the Deseret News from 12/26/2007 - 12/27/2007. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AMHhenley Surnames: Seeley, Moore, Dolan Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.idaho.counties.franklin/2215/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Idaho State Journal, 12/25/07 PRESTON, Idaho - James Walter Seeley, 91, passed away Friday, Dec. 21, 2007, at the Logan Regional Hospital in Logan, Utah. He was born March 9, 1916, in Caldwell, Idaho, to James Delgin and Nora Moore Seeley. He married Florence May Dolan on Sept. 6, 1941, in Burley, Idaho. He was raised in Albion, Idaho, where he learned the value of hard work by working on many area farms. After graduating from high school, he moved to Boise, Idaho, where he met and married Florence Dolan. They then moved to Monterey, Calif., where he served in the United States Army as a mechanic during World War II. After completing his military service, they moved to Boise where he worked for Gate City Steel as a mechanic. In 1953, they moved to Parma, Idaho, where they raised four children and operated a small dairy farm. In 1977 they sold the farm and retired to Payette, Idaho. In 1980 they sold their home in Payette and moved to Preston, Idaho, to be closer to family. James enjoyed spending time with family, gardening, fishing, hunting, camping, repairing cars and woodworking. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He is survived by his daughter, Helen S. Cooley of Newton, Utah; two sons, Harold Wayne (Heather) Seeley of Taylorsville, Utah; Ralph Edward Seeley of Grand View, Idaho; and by nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Florence; his son, Walter James Seeley; two sisters, Hattie Cheney and Nellie Davis; a brother, Earl Seeley' and by a son-in-law, Richard G. Cooley. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, Dec. 27, 2007, at 11 a.m. in the Preston South Stake Center, 55 E. 1st S., Preston, with President Brice Checketts of the Legacy Second Branch conducting. Friends may call Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Webb Funeral Home, 109 E. Oneida, Preston, and Thursday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the stake center. Interment will be in the Preston Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.webbmortuary.com. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AMHhenley Surnames: Tarbet Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.idaho.counties.franklin/2214/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Logan Herald Journal, 12/24/07 Betty Tarbet, a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend went home to be with the Lord Thursday, Dec. 20, 2007, after a long struggle with cancer. Betty was born in Preston, Idaho, to Nellie Tarbet. She was married to Thomas Tarbet in 1946. During their time together they lived in many places, finally settling in Milwaukie, Ore., where they lived for over 35 years. They were married for 41 years until his death in 1987. Betty loved to go fishing and camping with her family. Betty loved gardening, spending hours in the garden and canning about everything that came out of it. Betty is survived by children Tom, Kerry and Keith of Milwaukie, Ore., Mary Colburn of Surprise, Ariz.; sister, Norma Seamons of Benson, Utah; brother, Donald Ransom of Melbourne, Fla.; and four beautiful grandchildren, Melissa, Luke, Stephen and Megan. The will be a private memorial at a later date. Please send remembrances to the American Cancer Society. Published in the Logan Herald Journal from 12/23/2007 - 1/3/2008. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AMHhenley Surnames: Law, Frew, Atkinson, Randolph Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.idaho.counties.franklin/2213/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The Salt Lake Tribune, 12/23/07 Our treasured mother, grandmother, and friend, Eva Jean Law, 83, lived a life of service to others. Eva Jean returned to the loving arms of her Heavenly Father and older brother Jesus Christ, on Saturday, December 22, 2007.She was born January 9, 1924 in Dayton, Idaho, a daughter of Lester T. and Lola Atkinson Frew. Eva Jean married Albert Douglas Randolph on May 23, 1945. Douglas preceded her in death on November 6, 1947. She married John Law on November 15, 1950. John passed away September 17, 1988. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Ogden LDS Temple. Eva Jean was raised and lived in West Point most of her life. She relocated to West Haven in 2005. Eva Jean received her Nursing Diploma from the Pocatello General Hospital School of Nursing; Bachelor of Science - Nursing Education and her Master of Science - Educational Psychology, both from the University of Utah; and her Doctoral Degree in Education Psychology from Brigham Young University. Eva Jean was a very acti! ve member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served in many capacities including: Gospel Doctrine teacher, Stake Sports Director, Temple worker, and was a faithful Visiting Teacher for many years. She was appointed Director of Nursing at the Dee Memorial Hospital in Ogden, Utah in 1957. She was promoted to Assistant Administrator of Nursing Services and Staff Development at McKay-Dee Hospital Center in 1971, a position she held until 1982. She ended her distinguished career after serving two years as the Assistant Administrator at the King Fahd Hospital in Alkhobar, Saudi Arabia. She retired from administration in 1985. In addition, Eva Jean served on the Clinical Auxiliary Faculties at the University of Utah and Weber State University, and was a member of the American Nurses' Association (State and local groups). The Utah Nurses' Association recognized her for her many contributions as "Career Woman of the Year for 1968". She received the University of! Utah's College of Nursing Alumni Association Award of Excelle! nce in r ecognition of superior service to the university, the community and her profession on April 26, 1991. Eva Jean was a member of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers. She enjoyed softball, skiing, golfing, playing bridge and watching most sporting events. She loved watching the Utah Jazz, and BYU and the University of Utah basketball and football. Eva Jean enjoyed watching her grandchildren in their many sporting events. She loved to travel and did so extensively in the U.S. and abroad. Eva Jean had a playful spirit, a wonderful sense of humor and was a great friend. As her family, we believe she exemplified the qualities of professional women without sacrificing her commitment to family and responsibilities to her church and community. She will be dearly missed by all those fortunate enough to have known and loved her. The family wishes to thank the nurses, doctors and staff of the McKay-Dee Hospital Center for their loving care of our mother. Surviving are one son and three da! ughters, Sandra Randolph (Gene) Dahl, Ogden; Stephen D. Randolph, Mesquite, NV; Debra Law (Chad) Stark, Hooper; Jone Law (Dale) Koford, Franklin, TN; 11 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Eva Jean was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Monte L. Frew and both husbands. Funeral services will be held Thurs. at 11 a.m. at the West Point Stake Center, 550 N. 2300 W. Friends may call at Lindquist's Roy Mortuary, 3333 W. 5600 S. on Wed. from 6-8 p.m. and Thurs. at the Stake Center from 9:45-10:45 a.m. Interment, Syracuse Cemetery. Email condolences to the family at: www.lindquistmortuary.com Published in the Salt Lake Tribune from 12/23/2007 - 12/24/2007 Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AMHhenley Surnames: McKay, Pugmire Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.idaho.counties.franklin/2212/mb.ashx Message Board Post: The Idaho Statesman, 12/20/07 William G. "Bill" McKay, 70, of Boise, passed away on Dec. 18, 2007 at home from Lou Gehrig's disease (ALS). Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, Dec. 21, 2007, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 5900 Castle Drive, Boise. Graveside Services will follow at 4 p.m. at the Hagerman Cemetery, Hagerman, Idaho. Services are under the direction of the Relyea Funeral Chapel. Bill was born Jan. 4, 1937, in Preston, Idaho to Hyrum and Vera McKay. Bill attended Utah State University on a Basketball Scholarship, and later transferred to Rick's College with scholarships in basketball, football, and baseball. After serving a L.D.S. Mission in New York, Bill returned and married Lou Ann Pugmire of Hagerman, Idaho on June 11, 1959 in the Logan Temple. After his marriage to Lou Ann, Bill started his teaching career where he touched many lives over the next 15 years. Bill taught students in Wendell, Bliss and South Jr. High (Boise). While living in Hagerman, Bill ! and Lou Ann were blessed with two children, a daughter Marcia and a son Marc. Bill finished his teaching career in Roseburg, Ore., where he taught math and coached football. While teaching in Roseburg, Bill also furthered his education and received his master's degree from Western Oregon State. During this time, Bill and Lou Ann were blessed with daughter Lisa. Bill enjoyed various outdoor activities, which included golfing, hunting, crabbing on the Oregon Coast and his greatest passion, salmon and steelhead fishing on the Umpqua River. After leaving the Roseburg area, Bill returned to the Umpqua every year during the salmon run. In 1977, Bill and his family returned to Boise after being offered a position at Idaho Power in the Property Accounting Department. Bill remained with Idaho Power until he retired in 1997. In November of 1995, Bill helped his family fulfill a dream of opening a furniture and decorative accessory store, "FAUST". In later years, Bill continued to enj! oy playing golf and supporting his grandchildren in school and! sportin g activities. Bill's favorite day of the week was Thursday when he would join his friends for a few hands of poker. Bill was a loving husband, father and grandfather. His quiet, loving presence and sense of humor will be missed by his family and friends. Bill is survived by his loving wife, Lou Ann Pugmire McKay; daughters, Marcia (Blas) Elguezabal, and Lisa (Doug) DeKerchove; brother, Devere (Sharon) McKay; and numerous nieces and nephews. Bill was a loving grandfather to Brady, Kylee, Colby, Carli, Riley, Douglas and Hanna. Bill was preceded in death by his son Marc. Published in the Idaho Statesman on 12/20/2007. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AMHhenley Surnames: Walker, Stone Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.idaho.counties.franklin/2211/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Logan Herald Journal, 12/19/07 PRESTON, Idaho - Nancy Rae Stone Walker, 66, passed away Sunday, Dec. 16, 2007, at the Franklin County Medical Center in Preston, Idaho. She was born May 23, 1941, in Van Nuys, Calif., a stunningly beautiful child who was noticed by talent scouts and promptly put into movies. Nancy left the world of films when she was 12 so she could pursue other interests. She excelled in school and music, and was thereafter known for her incredible intellect and top-notch musicianship. She married and had four children. A convert to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she always held tightly to her faith, using it to steady her when life presented difficulties. She also found joy in her music - performing as well as teaching, which she did for close to 40 years. She was a professional flutist, playing in venues across the country, and was also an accomplished pianist, sharing her talents through the years as an accompanist, ward organist and teacher. She is highly regarded by her former students, as well as the friends and neighbors she met throughout many moves. Nancy was rarely presented with an easy path in life - oftentimes her trials seemed insurmountable, but to the end she had a smile and appreciation for those who were kind to her. We are happy for Mom that she has been set free and can now revisit what she loved in life - genealogy and music. She will be a powerful force in this next chapter of her life, now that she has passed peacefully on Dec. 16, 2007. Unfettered by the world's travails, her spirit will soar. She is survived by her four children, Cathy (Lynn), Donna (Daris), Tricia (Steve) and Kyle; and 17 grandchildren. A viewing will be held from 2 to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2007, at Webb Funeral Home, 109 E. Oneida, Preston, Idaho. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.webbmortuary.com. Published in the Logan Herald Journal from 12/18/2007 - 12/28/2007. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AMHhenley Surnames: Albiston, Buckley, Biggs, Nelson, Barnett Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.idaho.counties.franklin/2210/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Deseret Morning News, 12/19/07 Rhea Blanche Albiston Biggs Nelson (Barnett), age 109, passed away Dec. 17, 2007, in Taylorsville, UT. She was born on March 17, 1898, in Franklin, ID, to Joseph Henry Albiston and Zina Buckley Albiston. She married Melvin L. Biggs, Oct. 1915, Carl N. Nelson, Nov. 1923, George A. Barnett, Feb. 1981. She is survived by her children Calvin A. Nelson (Fruitland, UT); Beverly Rocks (ID); Kenneth C. Nelson (Jean), (St. George); grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, and great-great-great-grandchildren. She will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands and children, Wanda (Sergent) Rich, Aletha (Wallace) Chattterton, Connie (Clyde) Cressall, Royce (Sarah) Nelson, Shirley J. Nelson, Zina Nelson (infant), Darlene Bailey, Barbara Larsen and two infant babies. Services will be held Thurs. December 20, 2007, 11 a.m. at the Bennion Stake Center, 6250 S. 2200 W. with a viewing one hour prior to services. Interment following at Redwood ! Memorial Cemetery, 6500 S. Redwood Rd. Published in the Deseret News on 12/19/2007. Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.