Barbara Arave

BARBARA ARAVE Click here to view Barbara's Video Tribute IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Barbara Hanks Arave, 80, of Idaho Falls, died peacefully in the arms of her husband on February 20, 2010, at her home. She was born April 8, 1929, in Shelley, Idaho, to Frank and Leah Jensen Hanks. She grew up in the Shelley area and graduated from Shelley High School. She continued her education at Grooms Beauty School in Idaho Falls. On September 25, 1947, she married Doyle Frank Arave in Taylor. They were later sealed in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple on October 30, 1993. Doyle and Barbara raised three children in Idaho Falls and were active in the family’s activities. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She worked for many years at the Savings Center for Vern Kelsch and later at Ahlstrom’s Furniture until her retirement in 1983. Barbara enjoyed crocheting, knitting, fishing, and playing Pinochle with her friends. Barbara’s greatest joy was her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother, role model, and inspiration to all. Granny loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was loved dearly by all. Survivors include: Husband: Doyle Arave of Ammon, ID Son: Michael (Jolene) Arave of Ammon, ID Son: Douglas (Anita) Arave of Kennewick, WA Daughter: Jane (Kris) Smith of Ammon, ID Brother: Grant Hanks of Meridian, ID Brother: Reed Hanks of Oceanside, CA 12 Grandchildren & 14 Great Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers Victor and Lynn Hanks, Sisters Lucille Heslington, Viola Dick, Venice Woodhouse, Mildred Kershaw, Dorothy Adams, and daughter-in-law Laurie Arave. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, February 27, 2010 at Wood Funeral Home, 273 North Ridge Ave., with Bishop Randy Lords of the Ammon LDS Second Ward officiating. The family will visit with friends and extended family from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. prior to services at Wood Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Taylor Cemetery . ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Boyd & LaDene Wiese Please accept our sincere sympathies and love. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Jerry and Verlene Schmier jvss2@yahoo.com Our sincere sympathy to you and your family. I know she will be greatly missed. Our prayers are with you at this sad time. Love Jerry and Verlene Schmier LaMar & Sheryl Escott Our thoughts and prayers are with you Doyle. I know how much she meant to you by the way you used to talk about her when we were working in Jackson Paul Mitro psmitro@magellanhealth.com Dear Jane, Jeff Moore told me the sad news. I am very sorry to hear of your loss. I remember going to Savings Center and seeing your mother. She was always very cordial to us. Vern Kelsch was a close friend of our family, so we always tried to support the store. Your mother was yet another positive reason for us to visit there. Sincerely, Paul Mitro Vern & Ruth Kelsch I’m so sorry to hear of Barbara’s death. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Unfortunately we are unable to attend the funeral because we are in Tucson. Gail Fielding Dear Doyle, Mike & Jolene & All: Blessings to you at this time. How lucky you, Doyle, and Barbara were in your happy devoted marriage. How wonderful you were together at home at her passing. You ARE both gems of the highest quality, and I am so proud to call you "cousin." See you Saturday. Mike & Diane Arave marave@mt.net Doyle & Family, So sorry for your loss. Our hearts are with you. I am thankful we all got to visit in January. Our love, Mike & Diane Julie Summers I will miss my favorite aunt tremendously. She was always so kind and sweet to me, Kelly, and our whole family. She was the nucleus of the Hanks family. She has always had a special spot in my Dad's heart, and mine, too. I love her a lot and we will all feel a void with her absence. I love you all!! Marian Purcell charlie15_3@q.com When words become meaningless, please know, you are in my prayers. So sorry for your loss. Sincerely, Marian Purcell Luci Brock glbrock@dcdi.net Dear Brother Arave, I know who you are, but really don't feel I know you very well.......but I know Gary probably did. I do want to express by sincere sympathy in the passing of your dear wife. I'm sure she is a great lady and you will miss her terribly, but the gospel knowledge we have helps to soften the hurt and seems to help make our loss somehow more bearable. May the Lord continue to strengthen and comfort you and your family at this time and in the days ahead. God bless you! Sincerely, Luci Brock Darlene Foster Mike&Jolene, So sorry to hear of your Mothers passing. It is so very hard. Just wanted to let you know I'm thinking of you and your family. SuZann Lund bslund@cableone.net Doyle,Brad and I have such fond memories of both you and Barbara. Are prayers are with you and your family. SuZann