Della Larsen

Della Lorraine Larsen, 70, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 2, 2018, at Tambree Meadows Assisted Living Center in Idaho Falls. Della was born April 23, 1948, in San Diego, California, to Dellas Earl Larsen and Yvonne Sant Larsen. She grew up and attended schools in Driggs and graduated from Teton High School. She married Clifford Barker. From this union were born three sons, Christopher, Brett and Jerry. Della and Clifford were later divorced. She married George David Gildea and they were blessed with a son, John. Della and George were later divorced. She later married Michael Petersen. They were later divorced. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Della was an amazing seamstress, winning multiple ribbons at the county fair, and she enjoyed arranging flowers. She was blessed with a beautiful voice and enjoyed singing. Many hours were spent helping her dad and mom in their family business, Larsen’s Service. Della is survived by her loving son, Christopher Gildea of NJ; son, Brett Gildea of NJ; son, John Gildea of NJ; brother, Roger (Marilee) Larsen of Rexburg, ID; sister, Christine (John) Irving of Idaho Falls, ID; brother, Rance (Denise) Larsen of Colfax, WA; sister, Jana (Marc) Johnson of Hickman, NE; and 7 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, and son, Jerry Barker. The family would like to thank the assisted living centers and hospice staff that gave Della such good care over the years. Burial will be at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 13, 2018, at the Driggs Cemetery. The family will visit with friends Friday from 6:30-8:00 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 S. Ammon Road.

Graveside Services will be held