Bernita Campbell

BERNITA CAMPBELL MESA, ARIZONA -- Bernita Gotch Campbell, 85, passed away on May 3, 2004, in Mesa, Arizona. Bernita was born November 7, 1918 in Fort Hall, Idaho to Adolph and Eva Cora Gotch. She attended school in the Jameston-Shelley area and graduated from Shelley High School. She is survived by three sons, Lewis Elmer (Patricia) Campbell, Wade Allen (Betty Jean) Campbell, Steven K. Campbell, 11 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren, one sister Jeness Balmforth of American Fork, Utah and three brothers, Noel Gotch, Neldon Gotch and Jeryl Gotch all of Shelley, Idaho. Her husband, Marley A. Campbell, two brothers, and two sisters preceded her in death. She married Marley Allen Campbell on November 4, 1938, in Nampa, Idaho. Their marriage was solemnized in March, 1944, in the Logan Utah LDS Temple. Marley died May 2, 2003. For 65 years, she worked along side her husband in all of his many business ventures as a partner, confidant, councilor, secretary and treasurer. Bernita enjoyed handiwork and was an excellent seamstress. Some of her many crafts and hobbies included crocheting, needlepoint, and knitting. Of particular note, she received several blue ribbons at the Eastern Idaho State Fair for her hand crocheted afghans. She taught these skills lovingly to her daughters-in-law and granddaughters. Later in her life, she developed a special interest in collecting porcelain dolls. She was a very devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and enjoyed traveling extensively with the family throughout the United states and abroad. Family was always her focus as she planned her schedule around attending important family events including births, deaths, baptisms, graduations and marriages , family reunions or simply getting together for fun. In the family are many fond memories of getting together at the Cabin in Island Park, and her winter home in Mesa, Arizona. She appreciated the people around her as well as the beauties of the earth. She was especially fond of the citrus grove and cacti in Mesa, and her lilies, lilacs and roses in her yard located in Idaho Falls. For all her life, she was an active member of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and was called to many positions including teacher, counselor, Ward Primary President, Relief Society President Stake Relief Society President and Regional Welfare Supervisor. She was widely known and highly respected for her church service during her adult life. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, May 8, 2004, at the Garfield LDS 1st Ward (258 West 1st North), with Bishop Brent Stout officiating. The family will visit with friends on Friday, May 7, 2004, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Wood East Side Chapel (963 S. Ammon) and for one hour prior to the services at the church. Burial will be at the Taylor Cemetery under the direction of Wood East Side Chapel.