Berniece Olsen Yarber

BERNIECE YARBER IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Berniece Blanche Olsen Yarber, 86, of Idaho Falls, died August 2, 2005 at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. She was born July 3, 1919, in Salem, Idaho, to James Ervin Olsen and Gladys Almina Allen Olsen. She grew up and attended schools in Sugar City. On March 19, 1936, she married Clayton Charles Yarber in St. Anthony. They moved to Idaho Falls, where she was a mother and homemaker. She also worked at various restaurants with her husband as a salad maker. She was a member of the Jehovah's Witnesses Church. Berniece enjoyed working in her yard, traveling, and was a talented seamstress who did sewing for many friends and neighbors over the years. Survivors include: Daughter: Elizabeth “Betty” (Gary) Richards, Lewisville, ID Daughter: Ruth Berniece (Joe) Brook, Rocklin, CA Son: Dellis Darwin (Teri) Yarber, Idaho Falls, ID Brother: Milton James Olsen Brother: Donald E. Olsen Sister: Clara Thelma Friedman Sister: Dorthey Laraine Luffman Sister: Elaine Moss Sister: Donna Welch Sister: Rella Stewart 9 Grandchildren, 3 Great Grandchildren and 6 Great Great Grandchildren She was preceded in death by her husband and a son, Ronald Charles Yarber. Graveside services will be at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, August 6, 2005 at Fielding Memorial Park with Randy Oksendahl officiating. The family will visit with friends on Saturday from 10-11:00 a.m. at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge, Idaho Falls. ________________________________________ Condolences sent: Richard, Toni Welch & Family ( mustang83442@peoplepc.com) Were so sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother, Sister. She always showed kindness to us and she was a great aunt. We will miss her. With deepest sympathy, Richard, Toni Welch and family