Helen Moedl Mickelsen

HELEN MICKELSEN IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Helen Katherine Mickelsen, 90, of Idaho Falls, passed away May 15, 2006, at Idaho Falls Health & Rehab of natural causes. Helen was born February 27, 1916, in Grant, Idaho, the eleventh of eleven children born to Xavier Franz Moedl and Katherine Mischler Moedl. She grew up and attended schools in the area, graduating from Midway High School. Helen was married to Royal Henry Mickelsen February 10, 1937, in Rexburg, Idaho. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. They made their home in Idaho Falls and she was a homemaker and mother. Royal passed away October 28, 1984. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served as a teacher in the Young Women organization. She served for several years as a Pink Lady at the LDS Hospital on Memorial Drive in Idaho Falls. She enjoyed golf, bridge, and playing cards with her family and friends. Survivors are her six children, Son: Jay R. (Claudia) Mickelsen, Pocatello, ID; Daughter: Monna (Richard) Haderlie, Idaho Falls, ID; Daughter: Myra Heuer, Idaho Falls, ID; Son: Gary R. Mickelsen, Idaho Falls, ID; Son: Kent H. (Earlene) Mickelsen, Idaho Falls, ID; Daughter: Helen Marie (David) Askew, Ten Sleep, WY; 19 Grandchildren; 45 Great Grandchildren; and 2 Great Great Grandchildren Helen was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, eight brothers, two sisters, and a granddaughter. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 18, 2006 at the Wood East Side Chapel, 963 South Ammon Road, with Van Sargent officiating. The family will visit with friends on Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. and for one hour prior to the services Thursday, both at Wood East Side. Burial will be in the Iona Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. Online Condolences: Elaine McIver (enmciver@cox.net) Dear Cousins, It's really hard to see the "old guard" pass away. I don't want to be the older generation very badly, but I think we're there. I loved your mom. She was always a sweetheart. I know you'll miss her. No doubt about it--our parents leave holes in our hearts when they're gone. Please know I'm thinking of you and love you. Elaine Janet Rahl [jrrahl@pokytrails.com] To all of the Helen Mickelsen Family, We were so sorry to learn of your mother's passing. Please know that we are thinking of you all at this time of loss. Mother's are so very special; may all the good memories live on in your hearts and bring you comfort. The Ione Brown Family Carol and Fred Olsen Judy and Pete DePue Janet and Tom Rahl Merlin & Therel Frei [elderfrei@msn.com] So sorry to hear of the death of your mother. She was a grand lady and will be missed by all who knew her. May you be blessed with comfort at this time of sorrow. Merlin and Therel Frei Dean and Carma Nelson (pinewood@cableone.net) We were so sorry to read of Helen's passing. She was a wonderful lady. We just got back so did not see her passing until the services were over. Please accept our deepest sympathy. Sincerely Dean and Carma Nelson