Alta Bodily

ALTA BODILY Click here to view Alta's Video Tribute IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Alta Elizabeth Hansen Stewart Bodily, 97, of Idaho Falls, died August 2, 2009, at her home of causes incident to age. She was under the care of Hands of Hope Hospice. Alta was born December 19, 1911, in Upper Presto, Idaho, to Remes Peter Hansen and Mary Amelia Hansen. She grew up in Presto and attended grade school there, then went to Firth High School. She married Roland Asher Stewart January 21, 1932, in Logan, Utah. Their marriage was solemnized September 10, 1969, in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. She was a homemaker and mother and also worked as a quilter, drapery maker, interior decorator, and bookkeeper / secretary for the carpenter's union. She lived in Farmington, Salt Lake City, and Brigham City, Utah, during World War II, but lived most of 75 years in Idaho Falls in the same house. Roland passed away November 12, 1967. She married Suel Matkin Bodily November 6, 1976, at Idaho Falls, Idaho. Following retirement, they wintered in Overton, Nevada. He passed away September 10, 1996. An active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she served as Relief Society Secretary, 6th Ward Historian, and volunteered in the clothing department at the Idaho Falls Temple. She was a Girl Scout Leader and "Stamp Lady" who sold stamps for savings bonds. She enjoyed gardening, quilting, fishing and camping, crocheting, and beading. Survivors include: Daughter: Mary Almeda Kresse, Sunnyside, WA Daughter: Barbara Ann (LeMoyne) Johnston, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Remes Waldon (Shirlene) Stewart, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Alta Jeanette (Donald) Luce, Shelley, ID Daughter: Rose Claire (Gary) Tyger, Shelley, ID Stepdaughter: Joann Verlee (Joe) Norris, Fayetteville, AR 25 Grandchildren & 49 Great Grandchildren and 24 Great Great Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, both husbands, all her siblings, a stepdaughter, Dora Dean Sauer, and three grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, August 8, 2009, at the Idaho Falls LDS Park Taylor Ward, 1291 West 6500 South, with Bishop Gregory Meacham officiating. The family will visit with friends Friday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home, 273 North Ridge, and Saturday from 12 to 12:45 p.m. at the church. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Kathi Hayes Dear Remes and Shirlene, I know this is a hard day for you, Alta is now resting in God's arms. She was so sweet and so kind. I will miss seeing her come into the chapel each Sunday. Whitney Ammon I may not have been close to her, but she was a great woman. Mel and Karen Pearson Its always hard to loose a parent, even when it is expected. Our love goes out to you. Darla Jorgensen - Black darlalou@cableone.net I knew Alta well from Church and she was always so sweet and kind! Alta was sure to have a hug for my whole family every Sunday morning and my kids just adored her. Alta taught me to cut patchwork quilts and tie them and so much more... she was an amazing woman and so full of love, she will be missed by many. I am certain she is in God's loving arms and with her loved ones at this time. My love and prayers to your family. Darla Jorgensen-Black, Idaho Falls Kent and Linda Martin Please accept our heartfelt sympathy for your loss. Kent has some fun memories of Larry and fishing trips. Linda was "stood up" one night because Kent and Larry were late coming home! May you find comfort in the memories of good times together. Bryan Collette Alta was always a great neighbor and friend to my grandparents. She was one of the first people to always come over to my grandparents house with a warm welcome and say hello, even when my grandparents weren't around and she just wanted to say hi. My thoughts and prayers are with you all . . .