This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AMHhenley Surnames: Wheatley, Walker,Burnett Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.idaho.counties.franklin/2374/mb.ashx Message Board Post: Logan Herald Journal, 08/21/08 FRANKLIN, Idaho - Ellen Walker Burnett Wheatley, 89, passed away Aug. 19, 2008, in Logan, Utah, after a short illness. She was born Jan. 23, 1919, in Brigham City, Utah, the second child of eight born to Heber Lorin and Ethel Wheatley Walker of Honeyville, Utah. She graduated from Box Elder High School in 1937 and later graduated from a beautician's school in Ogden, Utah. She was a member of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, having served in a variety of callings. She married Stuart James Burnett on Dec. 4, 1940, in the Logan LDS Temple. After his death in 1954, she married Bert Moss Wheatley on Nov. 14, 1955, and continued the family farm in Fairview, Idaho. Combining two families, Ellen worked hard with her husband to create a successful dairy farm while raising 17 children. Her creativity and wit brought many smiles and laughter to her family and friends. She enjoyed quilting, embroidery, sewing, gardening and being with friends and family. Her example of hard work is shown in her children. She is survived by her children, LaVere (Connie) Burnett of Wichita Falls, Texas, Lorin (Dilean) Burnett of Paradise, Utah, Floyd (Miriam) Burnett of Hyrum, Utah, Bonnie (Lynn) Burbank of Preston, Idaho, Faye Ann (Steve) Selley of Preston, Idaho, Carl (LeeAnn) Burnett of Preston, Idaho, Colleen (Glen) Eikmeier of Dodge, Neb., Bert (Laura) Wheatley of Preston, Idaho, Mary Ellen (Brad) Hodges of Syracuse, Utah, Seth (Beth) Wheatley of Preston, Idaho, Colin (Cindy) Wheatley of Dubuque, Iowa, Karl (Maurine) Wheatley of China Grove, N.C., Keith (Theresa) Wheatley of Clinton, Utah, Joe (Trudy) Wheatley of the Netherlands, Jane (Ron) Bloxham of Challis, Idaho, Elaine (Gerald) Witters of Papillion, Neb.; 85 grandchildren; 161 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Nola Walker of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Fern (Lloyd) Holmes of Logan, Utah; and four brothers, Ray (June) Walker of Cove, Utah, Don (LeAnna) Walker of West Point, Utah, Thomas (Marilyn) Walker ! of Honeyville, Utah, and LeWayne (Grace) Walker of Honeyville, Utah. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Stuart and Bert; a son, Ronald Wheatley; her parents; and by a brother, William Walker. Funeral services will be at noon Saturday, Aug. 23, 2008, in the Franklin Stake Center with Bishop Chad Womack conducting. Friends may call from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Webb Funeral Home, 109 E. Oneida, Preston, and from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the stake center. Interment will be in the Franklin 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.