Florice Grow

CHELL GROW IDAHO FALLS, ID -- On December 21, 2009, our loving wife, mama, grandma, sister, and friend Florice “Chell” Grow passed away at the age of 75. She died peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family. Chell was born July 12, 1934, in Neola, Utah, to Alfred Dallas Labrum and Alta Florice Fuell Labrum. She graduated from Jordan High School in Sandy, Utah. Chell married Lynn Anderson and was married to him for 17 years; they had four children. Chell then found the love of her life -- Richard H. Grow -- and married him May 22, 1971, in Elko, Nevada. They lived most of their years together in Sandy, Utah. They added three children to their family. After retirement, they made their home here in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Chell was a homemaker and mother, raising seven children. While residing in Idaho, Chell very quickly became known as Grandma Tootsie. She had a love for children and made it part of her daily routine to hand out tootsie rolls to young kids who came to her door. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She devoted her life to her children, grandchildren, and loving husband. Survivors include: Husband: Richard H. Grow Sr., Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Amy D. Butikofer, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Steven L. Anderson, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Andrew V. (Janet) Anderson, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Randall H. (Barbara) Anderson, Taylorsville, UT Son: Thomas P. (Rie) Grow, Ewa Beach, HI Daughter: Rachell Grow (Jon) Roper, Mona, UT Son: Russell H. (Rebecca) Grow, Idaho Falls, ID Sister: Nedra (Ted) Christensen, Sun City, AZ Sister: Flora Lawson, Murray, UT Sister: Jan (Dave) Lehman, Cottonwood Heights, UT 22 Grandchildren & 12 Great Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Val, and three sisters: Arlee, Iris, and Joye. The family would like to send a special thanks to Julie from Aspen Hospice for her loving care and assistance to our loving Mama in her time of need. MOM, you will be greatly missed and your love will stay in our hearts forever. We love you! Memorial Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, December 28, 2009, at the Idaho Falls LDS Sunnyside Village Ward, 5255 South 5th West. The family will visit with friends for one hour prior to services at the church. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: The Robertson's Once again, God has taken someone great! Gloria Ward gloria_ward2002@yahoo.com To the family of Chell: I am very sorry about the death of your mother, wife, and grandma. I met her in the summer for the first time--she was a wonderful woman. I knew at the time I made a new and wonderful friend. Boo My heart goes out to your families. Stay close to one another because that is all you have. God speed, CHELL. Love, the Robertson’s Chell, know how much you are loved. You were so dear to me, I will miss your loving smile, and just knowing that you are there. Let the others up there know how bad they are missed. Love You always Flora Danette Markus Mamasgizmo@hotmail.com Uncle Dick and Families-Our hearts go out to you all at this most difficult time. We know how much she will be missed by each and every one of you! Remember she is only a thought away and you have the memories that will live in your hearts forever. If you need anything at all, please remember we are only a phone call away. You are all in our thoughts and prayers. Take Care Of Each Other.We Love you all.xoxoxoxoxoxoxoxoxo Sincerely, The Markus Family-Matt, Danette, Daniel, Dina, Bryanna, Autumn, RyLee and Morgan Kathi Larsen Robison l_robison1210@comcast.net Uncle Dick and Families- Our hearts go our to all of you. Aunt Chell was such a joy to be around as we were growing up .She was very special to our family. You are all in our Prayers. Kathi Larsen Robison