Darlene Bateman

DARLENE BATEMAN IDAHO FALLS, ID - Darlene Fay Bateman, 70, of Idaho Falls, died September 9, 2004, at home in Fairwinds Retirement Center. She was born June 16, 1934, in Grant, Idaho, to Joseph Hansen and Sarah Fay Ashment Hansen. She attended Grant Elementary, Midway High School and graduated from Rigby High School. She married Leland R. Clapp May 6, 1955, and they were later divorced. She married her eternal companion, Leslie Donald Bateman on June 16, 1985, in Twin Falls, Idaho. He preceded her in death. Darlene was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served a mission in Salt Lake City at the Genealogical Library. She served in the Temple and enjoyed studying the gospel and doing genealogy. Surviving are: Son: Karl (Mary) Clapp, Marion, IA Daughter: Lorna (Bert) Holland, Idaho Falls, ID Sister: Charolotte Brunelli, Twin Falls, ID 6 Grandchildren, 2 Great Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Lynn Hansen and her husband. Funeral Services will be at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, September 14, 2004, at the Idaho Falls LDS Crestwood Ward, 2055 Coronado, with Bishop Kipp Manwaring officiating. The family will visit with friends Tuesday, from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in Shelley-Hillcrest Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home.