Ardeth Lee

ARDETH LEE Click here to view Ardeth's Video Tribute IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Ardeth Berniece Burtenshaw Lee, 89, passed away May 11, 2010, at her daughter’s home in Idaho Falls. At the time of her passing, she was under the care of Hospice of Eastern Idaho. Ardeth was born January 24, 1921, in Shelton, Idaho; the first child of John Robert and Lilly Dale Humphrey Burtenshaw. She grew up in the Shelton area where she attended elementary school, then graduated from Ucon High School. As a young girl, she helped on the family farm thinning beets and picking spuds. She married Mark Charles Lee in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple on November 21, 1941. They made their home in Idaho Falls, where they raised their two children. She was a homemaker and worked part-time in various office jobs. Ardeth was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served in many positions, including Relief Society president, counselor in the Stake Relief Society presidency, temple organist, extraction worker, and ward organist for over 40 years. She enjoyed cooking and making bread and cinnamon rolls. She was an excellent seamstress, and also did beautiful crochet and embroidery work. She loved music and was an accomplished pianist and accompanist. She loved camping, singing around the campfire, and rock hunting with her husband and family. Survivors include her children, Steven (Julie) Lee, and Deanna (Mike) Hargis, both of Idaho Falls, 7 grandchildren; sisters, Virginia Hill of Bountiful, Utah and Afton Tew of Logan, Utah; and a brother, Robert “Bob” Burtenshaw of Iona, Idaho. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two grandchildren, her sister, Vonda Bailey, and her brother, Clyde Burtenshaw. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the LDS Humanitarian Fund, LDS Philanthropies, 15 East South Temple, 2nd Floor East, Salt Lake City, UT 84150 (801)240-5567 or email at ldsphilanthropies@ldschurch.org or the of Hospice of Eastern Idaho, 1810 Moran Street, Idaho Falls, ID 83401 (208)529-0342. Funeral Services will be held at 12 Noon, Monday, May 17, 2010 at the Idaho Falls LDS Parkview Ward, 2051 South Emerson, with Bishop Brad Backman officiating. The family will visit with friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday evening at Wood Funeral Home, 273 North Ridge Avenue, and 11 to 11:45 a.m. prior to services at the church. Burial will be in the Ririe-Shelton Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Gene D. W. Bushman AGBushman@gmail.com Steven & Deanna...Your mother was such a good example to so many. She was a jewel in my life and an inspiration. May the Lord's blessings be with you during this time of sorrow. I'm certain she is "swinging on a star." Love and blessings to you and yours. Norma Roberts Nelson norma.nelson22@yahoo.com We'd like to send our deepest condolences for your mom's passing. She was a wonderful friend and sister and we're going to miss her very much. We're glad to know she's well again and happy and that we'll all meet someday soon. From our families, the Merlin and Norma Roberts family and Roger and Norma Nelson's family. God bless you all. JoAn McFate Autry grandma9_6@q.com Hello, I am sorry about your loss of your mother. I know that she went to school with my mother, Ella Baker. But I do want to ask you about the last name of Hargis. I have a cousin who lives in New Mexico who married a Hargis. I am wondering if they might be related. I would like to have you send me an email when you get a chance. I would really appreciate that. Thank you JoAn Michael Perry mabperry1@yahoo.com I am so sorry to hear of your Mother;s passing. She was a wonderful woman and the best damn cook I have ever known. So many memories down at the Lee's house I shared. I will never forget those memorable times. Life is so short, enjoy ever moment. Mary Ann (Nelson) Wyatt I am so sad to learn of your Mother's passing. She was a delightful lady who influenced so many lives in the Ririe area. We are all better for having known her. My heart-felt thoughts and prayers are with all of you at this difficult time. It is never easy to lose a parent.