Bertha "Bo" Williams

IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Bertha Alice “Bo” Whitman Williams, 99, passed away January 16, 2010 at the Idaho Falls Care and Rehabilitation Center. Bertha was born July 24, 1910, in LaBelle, Idaho, to John Rufus Whitman and Elizabeth Ann Anglesey Whitman. She attended school in LaBelle and graduated from Rigby High School. On May 25, 1936, Bertha married Harry LaVar Williams. They were later sealed in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. Their union was blessed with four children. Bertha worked at Newberry's for several years and sold Avon until she turned 90 years old. She received many awards for selling Avon and made many lasting friends. Bertha was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She performed a lot of compassionate service within her callings. Bertha enjoyed crocheting, sewing, knitting, embroidery, and purchasing Avon collectibles. Survivors include Bertha’s many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry, and children, Wesley, Wayne, Renee and Marsha. She was also preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Vernetta (Lyle) Peterson, Vivian (Melvin) Williams, Linzey (Gladys) Whitman, Blanche (Joe) Tolley, LaVon (James) Priest, Lorna (Johnny) Ritter, Rufus (Evelyn) Whitman, and Doris (Lee) Wilson. Funeral Services in Bertha’s honor will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, January 21, 2010, at Wood Funeral Home, 273 North Ridge Avenue. The family will visit with friends from 10 - 10:45 a.m. prior to services at Wood Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Ririe-Shelton Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Carolyn (Sue) Reed Wilson I was so sorry to here about Aunt Bertha. I am the second daughter of Doris and Lee Wilson. All my prayers go out to the family. Coni Jean Wilson Stover cdsinvest@q.com We are so sorry the hear of Aunt Bertha's passing. She will always remain a wonderful, strong woman. We will always remember as her being the Queen of Avon. My thought are with you all. Coni Stover (Doris's youngest daughter) Jack and Norma Southworth We are sorry to hear of Bertha’s passing. We are long time members of the 11th ward, and will miss her. Lawauna Morgan Bailey lawauna@juno.com My Mother was Vonda Williams. Bertha married Mom's brother, Harry. Aunt Bertha called my sisters and I her little girls, Marilyn, Linda, & Kathryn and me. She loved to see us! My sister, Linda, was her favorite of the girls. I took Linda to visit Aunt Bertha at the nursing home and when I told Bertha that Linda was here to see her, for one fleeting micro second she remembered Linda. We saw the memory pass across her face! It was so joyful! I have fond memories of Aunt Bertha. Linda Morgan Adams My dear Aunt Bertha was so special to me. I loved visiting with her and my Uncle Harry and my cousin Wesley. I'll never forget how excited Wesley would get when we could visit. They all will remain special to me forever. My love to all. Linda, the daughter of Vonda, Harry's little sister.