Arvella Bohney

ARVELLA BOHNEY CHUBBUCK, ID -- Arvella Ellis Bohney, 91, of Chubbuck, died October 31, 2006 at Ridgewind Assisted Living Community. She was born May 30, 1915, at Moreland, Idaho, to George Willard Ellis and Emily Purser Ellis. She lived in Rigby, Swan Valley, Idaho Falls, and Osgood, before moving to Hamer where she attended Hamer High School. On December 3, 1934, she married John Jay Bohney in Rexburg, Idaho. They lived in Hamer, Buhl, and Pocatello. She was a mother and homemaker and worked at Lamb-Weston for nearly 20 years prior to her retirement. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She enjoyed reading and cooking. Arvella was an avid gardener, canning her own fruits, vegetables, and fish, and spent every weekend camping and fishing with her family. Survivors include: Son: John (Barbara) Bohney, Jr., Pocatello, ID Daughter: Carol R. (Jack) Osborne, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Vonda M. O'Shea, Blackfoot, ID Daughter: Sharon A. Perkins, Pocatello, ID Son: Clinton G. (Melynda) Bohney, Pocatello, ID Daughter: Mildred J. Deck, Clarkston, WA Brother: Kail (Pat) Ellis, Idaho Falls, ID Brother: Boyd (Jan) Ellis, Brigham City, UT 31 Grandchildren, 44 Great Grandchildren, and 11 Great Great Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; two sons, George R. Bohney and Gene L. Bohney; six brothers, Elmer, Melvin, Kenneth, Francis, Johnney, and Clinton; and a grandson, Brady Winger. Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, November 3, 2006, at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge, Idaho Falls, with Bishop Brett Mower of the Pocatello LDS 52nd Ward, officiating. The family will visit with friends Friday from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Fielding Memorial Park under the direction of Wood Funeral Home.