Edna Denning

Edna Geddes Eames Denning, 92, of Idaho Falls passed away Saturday, March 19, 2011 at the Idaho Falls Care and Rehabilitation Center with her family by her side. She was born October 21, 1918 in Preston, Idaho to Aeriel Guy Eames and Flora Edna Geddes Eames. She graduated with honors from Preston High School and continued on to the University of Idaho, where she received degrees in Home Economics, English, and History and was on the Dean’s list with high honors. She married Edward J. Denning, Sr. on February 7, 1945 in Preston, Idaho. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple on June 16, 1959. They celebrated 54 years of marriage. Ed passed away June 10, 1999. Edna raised eight children which was her and Ed’s first priority. She worked as a high school teacher in Rupert and Ammon High School, where she taught home economics and dance prior to raising her family. After her family was grown, she worked as a substitute teacher. She was the President of the State and District PTA for many years, and worked as the District Voting Registrar Representative for 31 years. Edna was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and held many church callings. She served in Relief Society, Primary, and Stake Young Women’s Presidencies, and as Junior Sunday School Coordinator for 12 years. She was the Compassionate Service Leader for many years. She sang in the ward choir until age 83. Edna enjoyed her family and devoted herself to each of them. She loved baking bread for her family and friends, canning, doing needlework, and collecting porcelain dolls. She was a wonderful seamstress and made many of her children’s clothes. She is survived by: Son, Edward J. (Ramona) Denning Jr. of Idaho Falls; Daughter, Lynne (Rodney) Bryan of Ammon; Son, Douglas Eames (Bonnie) Denning of Idaho Falls; Son, Mark Eames (Connie) Denning of Idaho Falls; Daughter, Merri Mickulin of Idaho Falls; Daughter, Robyn (Craig) Hansen of Idaho Falls; Daughter, Jill (Kelly) Liljenquist of Arizona; Son, Scott Eames (Karla) Denning of Rigby; Brother, Aeriel (Mildred) Eames of Washington; 28 Grandchildren and 58 Great Grandchildren She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Ed, sisters, Donna Noyes, Veda Babb, and brothers Nathaniel Eames, George Eames, and an infant son, Richard Eames Denning. Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, March 26, 2011 at Wood Funeral Home East Side Chapel (963 South Ammon Road) with her grandson-in-law, Bishop Daniel Avery Turner officiating. Burial will be in Ammon Cemetery.

Funeral Services -- Saturday -- Live Broadcast available (directions below)

Saturday March 26, 2011 , 11:00 a.m. at Wood Funeral Home East Side

The family will visit with friends on Friday evening from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. and on Saturday from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. prior to services, both visitations at the funeral home. Burial will be in Ammon Cemetery. Services will be broadcast online. Directions: Select Edna Dennings obituary, click on View a Video, select Edna Denning Funeral Services, then Launch Webcast.

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