Elva Waters

WANDA WATERS IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO -- Elva Wanda McCurdy Waters, 91, of Idaho Falls, passed away May 22, 2009, at Turtle & Crane Assisted Living. She was under the care of Aspen Hospice. She was born June 22, 1917, in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Winfred Ward McCurdy and Elva May Lyon McCurdy. She grew up in the area and attended Payne, Eagle Rock Elementary and Iona Grade and High School. On July 14, 1934, she married Leo Seth Waters in Iona. Their marriage was solemnized in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple on January 23, 1948. Wanda and Leo lived in Menan, Blackfoot, Logan, UT, and many other towns in Idaho, Utah, and Montana. For the past 15 years, they have resided in Idaho Falls. Wanda was a devoted mother and homemaker and also worked at the Opportunity School in Grant. Wanda was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She held various callings in the Primary, Young Women’s, and Relief Society organizations and served as a temple worker for 11 years. She enjoyed being a homemaker and kept a beautiful home. She also loved to read and attended the temple regularly. Survivors are: Husband: Leo Waters, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Teddy M. (Arlene) Waters, Henderson, Nevada Son: L. Kenneth (Elissa) Waters, Sun Lake, Arizona Daughter: Beverly M. (Harold) Good, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Richard W. Waters, Farmington, Utah Son: Daniel F. (Susan) Waters, Midvale, Utah 30 Grandchildren, 61 Great Grandchildren, and 40 Great Great Grandchildren She was preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Gaylan “J” Waters and David L. Waters; and her brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, May 26, 2009, at the Idaho Falls LDS 31st Ward (1165 Azalea) with Bishop Richard Stewart officiating. The family will visit with friends on Monday from 6:30-8 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home (273 N. Ridge) and on Tuesday from 10-10:45 a.m. prior to services at the church. Burial will be in the Basalt Cemetery. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences Received Online: The Gaineys To Our Grandma: We are grateful for your life and the example you have been to us. We will miss you, but are glad you are not hurting anymore. We love you forever and will see you, Uncle Gaylan and Uncle David again someday. Elsie and Jim McCurdy Family elmccurd@yahoo.com Uncle Leo and family, We are sorry to hear of Aunt Wanda's passing. Our love and prayers are with you. I am Bertha Allen Wilcox's (Leo's Cousin ?) daughter and my husband is Billy McCurdy's (Wanda's nephew) son so we are related to you from both sides of the family. I have fond memories of visiting with you in Iona when I was a child. We live near Portland, Oregon now. We are sorry that we will not be able to attend the funeral. Melinda Novotny and sons We love you and miss you Great Grandma Waters! Someday we will meet again. Velma Mitchell & Family Will be in touch later with a letter. With sympathy during this time. Love Velma, David & family. Doug and Printha Sorenson Dear Br. Leo, We were saddened to read of your great loss ... we know how precious eternal companions are. I still remember the first time you two came to N.L. 3rd Ward. Your beautiful wife looked so spiffy and totally hugable. I always loved her hugs, and was sad when our ward got divided. She made your home an adorable doll house, and you did a great job with the yard! Our sons delivered your paper the entire time that you lived here. They loved it because they never had to come collecting. They so appreciated your prepaying. Every April tenth one of our seven kidos would creep to your door and leave a little surprise for Gaylan. We all really missed you guys when you moved away without even asking! Please know how much others truly care and empathize. Do consider yourself hugged! Our love, Printha and Doug Sorenson Sonia & Curtis Lambson soniabgood@hotmail.com What a great example of womanhood, compassion, and integrity. Although her mind was not with her much during the end I always knew who she really was - a great example and choice daughter of God. During this ordeal my own mother, Wanda and Leo's daughter, Beverly, taught me so much. Being over with her parents everyday and seeing first hand the decline in the mental and physical health of both parents and yet so willingly went back to offer more service. I want my Grandpa and Mom to know how much our dear Grandma appreciated everything she did. I hope that my own children will find compassion to help me if I manage to make it 92 years. I am sure the reunion with Gaylan, David, Greg, and those who have gone before was great. I love you Grandpa and Grandma! Deborah Rawlings rawlingsg2007@cableone.net So sorry about your mom. She was a great lady but had a last hard year. Hopefully Leo will now have some non-worried time. David and Marcia Bailey marciabailey54@hotmail.com We are thinking of your family at this time. We are sorry for your loss. We are sure that you have many good, wonderful memories of Sister Waters. She was a special lady. Bishop and Judie Pattberg cmpattberg@hotmail.com We express our condolences to Sister Waters family. We are grateful for the plan of salvation that allows families to be together forever. Elder Russell M Nelson said; "As seedlings of God, we barely blossom on earth, we fully flower in Heaven." Elder Nelson also said;"Mourning is the deepest expressions of pure love." It is our prayer that you will feel of God's love through the Comforter. Robbin Black, North Logan robbin.black@usu.edu Leo - I was so sorry to hear of Wanda's passing. We have such fond memories of you two and your visits with us. May the Lord be with you and your family right more than ever. Robbin, Jonathan, Kate Black (Martha Black's Family) Brent Good brentegood@yahoo.com The days seemed to just go on by, when you were so small. Relying on your parents and others, to provide for your all. Soon you were crawling, and then you started to walk. Instead of just crying, you soon learned to talk. The days continued to go by, faster to others than to you. A teenager with plans and friends, something always to do. Then came a time when a young man entered your life. And together you journeyed, as you agreed to be his wife. The years started moving faster, as the little ones came. For others could not see, for you each day was the same. With each passing year, another milestone passed. Looking back you could see, it had gone much too fast. The time it had come, when your babies moved away. You know that you gave them, your best every day. Six sons and one daughter, grandkids and great greats. I just can’t help seeing you, passing through pearly gates. So many days have now passed, as you look back in wonder. Good days smelled so sweet, the bad days loud as thunder. Now a barrier worse than miles, will for a while keep us apart. I bet everyone of us, will hold you deep and close in our heart. Now from the memories of just one, I will try not to cry. I am proud you’re my grandma, you didn’t care I asked why. Why we had Potato Salad and Sloppy Joes, each time that we came. But it will never be as special, and it will never taste the same. Good-Bye Grandma, Always Remember I Love YOU!!! Roger and Connie Wright rbandcrwright@gmail.com Leo, Ken, Elisa and family, We extend our love, prayers and thoughts to you at this time. We have enjoyed our association with you over the years. May God bless each of you. Love, Roger and Connie Wright