Cora Hillman

BERNICE HILLMAN IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Our beloved mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, Cora Bernice Jacobson Hillman, 90, of Idaho Falls, passed away February 24, 2010, at her home surrounded by her family. She was under the care of her daughter and Aspen Hospice. She was born October 25, 1919, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Leslia LeRoy Jacobson and Melinda Maude Oakden Jacobson. She was raised on the family ranch in Swan Valley and graduated from Idaho Falls High School. On June 13, 1939, she married Gerald Aubrey Byerly in Idaho Falls, Idaho. They were the parents of three daughters and later divorced. On June 5, 1981, she married Floyd Horace Hillman in Firth, Idaho. He preceded her in death on March 10, 1994. She was a devoted mother and homemaker. She worked as a postal worker, secretary, and as a sales clerk at the ID Store. She also worked for Ogden Arsenal, Potato Growers Lab, and as a sales person for White King Soap. Bernice was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served as a church librarian and Primary teacher. She enjoyed traveling, reading, and cooking. She especially loved being with her family and participating in family activities. Survivors include: Daughter: Audrey (Ronald) Hancock, St. Charles, ID Daughter: Maxine Metcalf, Auburn, WA Daughter: Debra (Robert) Pfeifer, Idaho Falls, ID Brother: Max (Madge) Jacobson, Swan Valley, ID Sister-in-law: Lottie Jacobson, Swan Valley, ID Sister-in-law: Ruth Jacobson, Swan Valley, ID 9 Grandchildren, 15 Great Grandchildren, 12 Great Great Grandchildren, and numerous stepchildren, step grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, both husbands, two brothers, a sister, a grandson, and two granddaughters. Funeral Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, February 27, 2010, at the Idaho Falls LDS Woodruff 1st Ward, 1660 - 12th Street, with Bishop LaMar Densley officiating. The family will visit with friends on Friday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home (273 N. Ridge) and Saturday from 1 to 1:45 p.m. prior to services at the church. Burial will be in the Fielding Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations be made to Aspen Home Health and Hospice, 3470 Washington Parkway, Idaho Falls, ID 83404. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Marlene Skunkcap mskunkcap@yahoo.com Debbie, Audrey & Maxine: My deepest sympathy on the loss of your mother. Your mother was so gracious and caring in her every action. I enjoyed her sense of humor. I remember how she liked to take care of herself, like have her hair done so nicely every week. When she was unable to do that as her health deteriorated, we were able to laugh about her not being blond any more. I know you will miss her so much. My prayer will be for your comfort at this difficult time. Jerry & Mary Hancock jhmmsparky@aol.com Grandma, enjoy your journey and Godspeed. For everyone else, stay strong and God bless you. We love you grandma. Esther Johnson Hello, Debbie - I am so sorry about your Mother's passing. I still miss not having her as my neighbor. I hope you're well and that we'll bump into each other one of these days now that you're back in Idaho Falls. Deepest sympathy to all of you. Esther