April Arave

APRIL ARAVE SHELLEY, ID -- April Michelle Cress Arave, 28, of Shelley, died July 3, 2007, at her home. She was born March 15, 1979, in Idaho Falls, to Rick Allen Cress and Susan Kay Ferguson Cress. She grew up in the area and attended Hope Lutheran pre-school and kindergarten and District 91 schools. She married Blake Rocky Arave on August 10, 1996, in Idaho Falls. Their marriage was solemnized in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple April 5, 2005. They made their home in Shelley and she was a homemaker and mother. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She enjoyed scrapbooking, hunting, and spending time in Island Park with her family and friends. Survivors include: Husband: Blake Arave, Shelley, ID Daughter: Samantha Arave, Shelley, ID Daughter: Kaytlynn Arave, Shelley, ID Son: Daniel Arave, Shelley, ID Mother: Susan Beaty, Idaho Falls, ID Father: Rick Cress, Idaho Falls, ID Brother: Austin Cress, Idaho Falls, ID Sister: Natalie Clifford, Idaho Falls, ID Sister: BreAnna Cress, Idaho Falls, ID Grandparents: Bill & Aggie Ferguson, Idaho Falls, ID Grandparents: Don & Helen Cress, Idaho Falls, ID She was preceded in death by her mother and father-in-law, Nanette and Rocky L. Arave. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, July 7, 2007, at the Shelley LDS South Stake Center, 675 S. Milton, with Bishop Shawn Leckington of the Shelley Mountainview Ward officiating. The family will visit with friends Friday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge, and Saturday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in the Taylor Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. ------------------------------------------------ Condolences received online: Kimberly Boyd kboyd@cableone.net My deepest sympathies to April's family. I was so sad to read of her death. I worked with her recently at Home Depot. Although I only knew her for a short time, I thought she was a very sweet, friendly person, and appreciated all the help she provided me as a new employee. I enjoyed seeing her again recently when she came into the store. Her beautiful smile and quiet but outgoing attitude will remain with me always, and I appreciate the opportunity to have known her. Mario and Judy Velasco thestamplady@cableone.net We never met April and we're sorry to read this news. However, we know her grandparents Bill and Aggie Ferguson very well. April was a lucky girl to have them as her grandparents. And I'm sure that they loved her very much. Once again, we're sorry for your loss. Sincerely, Mario and Judy Velasco Lacey I am so sad and shocked to hear about the passing of April. I went to school with her in Junior High. She was such a nice girl. Many prayers being sent your way.