Bessie Butler

BESSIE M. BUTLER IDAHO FALLS, ID - Bessie Mae Cranford Butler, 86, of Idaho Falls, died January 24, 2004, at Aspen Grove Assisted Living. She was born January 25, 1917 at Wichita, Kansas to Alva Emerson Cranford and Rosa Elsa Harris Cranford. The family moved to Colorado where she attended schools. On February 21, 1933, she married Gifford G. Butler in Rifle, Colorado. He preceded her in death on September 1, 1974. She worked at Liberty Cafe and then Bonneville Restaurant. She was also an accomplished writer and wrote the words to “Whispering Pines”. She enjoyed embroidery, tri-chem painting, word searches, reading, camping and fishing. She especially loved being with her family and enjoying big family dinners. Surviving are: Son: George Alvie (Martha) Butler, Buxton, ME Daughter: Virginia (Dean) Cook, Talkeetna, AK Daughter: Goldena (Faral) Covert, Idaho Falls, ID 11 Grandchildren and numerous Great Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by three sons, James, Gifford Eugene, and Daniel Butler; three grandchildren; three brothers and a sister. Funeral Services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, January 30, 2004, at Wood Funeral Home (273 N. Ridge), with Chaplain Marv Eld officiating. The family will visit with friends on Thursday from 7-8:30 p.m. and for one hour prior to the services, both at Wood Funeral Home. Burial will be in Fielding Memorial Park under the direction of Wood Funeral Home.