Bernice Stosich

BERNICE L. STOSICH IONA, ID -- Bernice Longhurst Stosich, 88, of Iona, died October 17, 2006 at her home. She was under the care of Hands of Hope Hospice. She was born August 28, 1918, at Iona, Idaho, to Benjamin Frank Longhurst and Mary Ellen Owens Longhurst. She grew up attending schools in Iona, and later attended cosmetology school. On March 25, 1936, she married Alvin Leroy Stosich in St. Anthony. Their marriage was solemnized in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple on December 8, 1948. Her husband preceded her in death May 16, 2001. She was a mother, grandmother, and homemaker. She was also a beautician and had a shop in her home. She also worked as a cook and Special Education Aide for School District #93. An active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she served in the Relief Society Presidency, Primary Presidency, as Young Women's President, and as a Sunday School and Primary Teacher. She enjoyed cooking, reading, quilt making, and especially loved being with her family. Survivors include: Daughter: Sonja Eisenbarth, Iona, ID Daughter: RaNae (Steve) Robison, Salt Lake City, UT Son: Alvin K. (Mary) Stosich, South Jordan, UT Daughter: Maxine (Greg) Belnap, Iona, ID Son-in-law: Joe Stewart, Spokane, WA Brother: Glen Longhurst, Iona, ID Brother: Jay Longhurst, Iona, ID Brother: Bob Longhurst, Iona, ID 17 Grandchildren and 33 Great Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; a daughter, Marilyn; a brother, Eldon; a sister, Maxine; and a great granddaughter, Alexis. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, October 23, 2006, at the Iona LDS 8th Ward (5169 East Denning) with Bishop Robert Nield officiating. The family will visit with friends on Sunday from 6-8 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home East Side (963 S. Ammon) and Monday for one hour prior to the services at the church. Burial will be in the Iona Cemetery. -------------------------------------------- Condolences sent online: Paula (Connell) Kvarfordt krazykvarfordts@cableone.ne I was saddened to read about the death of your mom. Our prayers are with you as you go through the next few days. I loved your mother so much. She always was so kind and so caring with me, made me feel comfortable and valued. When I think of her I think of someone who was one of the most kind people I have ever been with. She was always so happy to see me. Every time I sent her a Christmas card she always called and talked to me about it. Excited about our children and what we were doing in our lives. I wish I could have had more time with her during the later part of her life. We will be out of town the next few days, I am not sure if we will be back in time to be able to attend her funeral. I feel sad to miss it. Thank you to all of you for your kindness to me in years past, Paula Kvarfordt Kathy Jensen [kvjensen@ida.net] Dear Max and family, I had my knee replaced last Monday so I can't attend the funeral, but my prayers are with you all. I never lived in Iona until we moved up in 96' to take care of Mom, but Bernice's quiet, sweet spirit seemed to make her one of the rocks that Iona was built on. I wish I could have known her in her younger years. Love, Kathy and Vagn Jensen