Benon Whyte

IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Benon Palmer Whyte, 83, of Idaho Falls, died June 27, 2010, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center of complications of pneumonia. Benon was born December 22, 1926, in Morgan, Utah, to James Thomas Palmer and Fern Lowe Palmer. She grew up and attended schools in Morgan. Following high school, she moved to Provo, Utah, and attended Brigham Young University, where she met her husband. Benon married James Lee Whyte June 2, 1948, in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. They made their home in Texas and Utah before moving to Blackfoot in 1952. Benon was a mother and homemaker. She worked as a clerk at Nixon Drug Store in Blackfoot with Stan Arnell, and later as a receptionist at the Blackfoot Medical Clinic. Jim passed away October 22, 1980. Following the death of her husband, she moved to Bountiful, Utah. She worked as a cashier at the Lion House in Salt Lake City and at a Hallmark Store. An active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints, Benon served as Young Women President, Relief Society and Primary teacher, and as an ordinance worker in the Salt Lake and Bountiful Temples. She enjoyed visiting her children and grandchildren, playing card games, reading, playing the piano, family history, name extraction and indexing. Surviving are: Daughter: Marla (Charlie) Workman of Draper, UT Son: Marvin (Karen) Whyte of Idaho Falls, ID Son: Larry (Shari) Whyte of Bainbridge Island, WA Son: Reid Whyte of Murray, UT Brother: Quenton (Barbara) Palmer of Salt Lake City, UT Brother: Garth (Joyce) Palmer of Morgan, UT Sister: LaDawn (Keith) Toone of Salt Lake City, UT 12 Grandchildren and 5 Great Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim, and a great granddaughter, Emily Lynn Whyte. Funeral Services will be held at 12 Noon, Monday, July 5, 2010, at the Idaho Falls LDS Sand Creek First Ward, 885 South Boulevard, with Lorin Rigby of the Sand Creek First Ward Bishopric officiating. The family will visit with friends Sunday from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge, and Monday from 11 to 11:45 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in the Groveland Cemetery in Blackfoot under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. --------------------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Loretta Jenson jensonl23@hotmail.com Marv & Karen, I was so sorry to hear about the passing of Benon. I pray you will find comfort in knowing you are in the thoughts and prayers of friends. Kyle & Julie Palmer & Family kyle.g.palmer@gmail.com Marv & Karen, Greetings from Denver, and condolences from your “long-lost” cousin Kyle. Julie and I were saddened by the news of your mom’s passing, but commented to each other that at long last, she’s with “her Jimmie,” and that we can certainly take comfort in the joy that they are undoubtedly experiencing now. Dad said that you guys have been absolutely amazing in your care of her over the past few years, and expressed his gratitude for you…a sentiment that we certainly echo. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers at this difficult time. Please pass our love and kindest regards along to Marla & Charlie, Larry & Shari, Reid, and the rest of the family as well. Sorry to miss the services this weekend…hopefully we have the opportunity to re-connect at some point in the future! Sincerely, Kyle & Julie Palmer and Family

Funeral Services

12 Noon ,Monday, July 5, 2010 Idaho Falls LDS Sand Creek First Ward 885 South Boulevard Idaho Falls, ID 83401

Graveside Services

Monday, July 5, 2010 Blackfoot-Groveland Cemetery Blackfoot, ID 83221