BEV CAMPBELL
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IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Beverly Jean Pratt Campbell, 57, of Idaho Falls, passed away November 9, 2008, at her home of complications following a stroke and a fall.
She was born January 22, 1951, in Shelley, Idaho, to James Sanders Pratt and Vesta Dunn Pratt. She spent her early years in Basalt and attended school there before moving to Idaho Falls with her family when she was 8 years old. She then attended Eastside and Hawthorne Elementary Schools, O. E. Bell Jr. High School, and graduated from Idaho Falls High School. She also attended Ricks College in Rexburg, Idaho.
She married Robert Newell Campbell September 24, 1970, in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Their marriage was solemnized April 9, 1982, in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. They lived in Alexandria, Virginia for one year, then returned to Idaho Falls, where they have lived ever since. Bev worked as a retail credit administrator at Chesbro Music, and as an office clerk and secretary. She was also a full-time mother, chief cook and bottle washer at home.
An active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Bev served as a Sunday School teacher and Activities Chairman. She also served as a cub scout den mother, volunteer for Cystic Fibrosis, and as PTO Vice President at Hawthorne Elementary School. Bev enjoyed writing, artwork, playing the piano, decorating and cleaning her home, and loved talking and counseling with her family.
Survivors include:
Husband: Robert Newell Campbell of Idaho Falls, ID
Son: Taca Shawn (Tracie) Campbell of Albuquerque, NM
Son: Jacob Newell Campbell of Idaho Falls, ID
Daughter: Allison (Shane) Hollander of Honolulu, HI
Daughter: Emily Ann (Casey) Kelley of Idaho Falls, ID
Sister: Marcia Pratt of Idaho Falls, ID
11 Grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, and two brothers, Robert Lynn Pratt and Larry James Pratt.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, November 13, 2008, at the Idaho Falls LDS 3rd Ward, 2025 Jennie Lee Drive, with Bishop Nathan Smith officiating. The family will visit with friends Wednesday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge, and Thursday from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at the church.
Burial will be in the Goshen Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home.
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Condolences sent online:
Susan Brower
Susanbrower@gmail.com
Allison, I'm so sorry for the passing of your mother. May the Lord comfort you in this time of mourning, and let you know your mom is in a better place. She was a special mom.
Norma (Roberts) Nelson
norma.nelson22@yahoo.com
Even though it has been many years since we were in school together, I remember Beverly as being a warm and wonderful caring friend. I am sorry to hear of her passing. I know that she is feeling the best she has in years and doing the Lord's work. I'm sure the memories and good times we’ve had in the many past years will always be special to us, as friends and classmates, to her loved ones now. May the lord always be there for your comfort and love.
Melanie Roberts Hardy
MelanieRHardy@msn.com
It is with a heavy heart that I send my love. I was so grateful for the kindness that Beverly showed me during my growing up years in Idaho Falls, and the time I spent with your family visiting and babysitting. I am so blessed to have had her in my life, and pray that the Lord may comfort you in the times ahead.
Heather Jensen
heatrob@netzero.net
I’m sorry for the passing of your wonderful mother. I love your family very much and have cherished memories of the Webb's and Campbell's together with a lot fun events. My prayers are with you during this mourning. May you be comforted and feel the love from family and friends during this time. I have been blessed to part of your family.
Love, Heather
Tracey (Beck) Raber
raber.1st@gmail.com
Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. May Heavenly Father be with you at this time!
Vicki Moffitt
I am so sorry to hear about your loss. Think of all the good memories of your wife, mother and sister that you enjoyed over the years and always remember you will see her again.
Melissa Lyon Jackson
I'm so sorry for your loss. I worked with Bev for several years at Chesbros. My Dad is LaMaun Lyon. Bev would always stop and chat with me whenever I came in. She was such a wonderful person. She will be missed.
Kristy Miller
I am very sorry for your loss. I worked with Bev at Chesbro's a few years ago. I would always chat with her about the exotic places on her calendar and talk about how we wished we were there! I will miss her.
Margaret Black Carter
Dear Dave and Melanie,
I am so sorry for your loss. I know you and the kid's were Bev's pride and joy. I feel she is with Bruce now, smiling down on us. Please know you and the kid's are in my thoughts and prayers. Bev will forever be in my heart.
Love,
Margaret Black Carter
Dave Ferrin
davalv@cableone.net
Dave,
So sorry to hear about your Mom. If I can help with anything please let me know.
Dave Ferrin
Karon & Gordon Hapke
hapkeg@cableone.net
David and Melanie
We were so sorry to hear about Bev, she was such an awesome woman. She will live on in you and your children and grandchildren. We wish we could have ridden our Harley's with her.
Ride Free and God be with you
Karon & Gordon Hapke