Jane Ellsworth

JANE ELLSWORTH IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Jane Ellsworth, 93, of Idaho Falls, died June 14, 2007, at Rosetta Assisted Living in Idaho Falls. She was under the care of Aspen Home Health & Hospice. She was born August 7, 1913, in Coshocton, Ohio, the only child of Bentley Wyborn Pope and Annie Louise Shepler Pope. She attended elementary and high school in California before graduating with a Bachelor's Degree and English teaching certificate from UCLA. She was a member of the Alpha Phi Sorority. She taught English in the public schools in Los Angeles, California and Hawaii. Jane was an exchange teacher in Hawaii when she met and fell in love with Frank. She married Frank Blair Ellsworth July 26, 1947, in Berkley, California. Frank and Jane eventually made their home in Idaho Falls, Idaho, where they were in partnership with Frank’s brothers in starting the Ellsworth Brothers car dealership. Frank and Jane had two sons, John Frank Ellsworth and James Bentley Ellsworth. She was a member of the Episcopal Church. She enjoyed playing cards, Snitch, crossword puzzles, flower gardening and traveling the world with her husband, Frank. She had many wonderful friends over the years, especially the “Wednesday Group”. Survivors include: Daughter-in-law: April Cooper, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter-in-law: Vicki Ellsworth, Pocatello, ID Grandchildren: Autumn (Tony) Glenn, Erika Ellsworth, Spencer Ellsworth, Idaho Falls, ID Robert Ellsworth, Sam Ellsworth, Pocatello, ID Great Grandchildren: Chase Glenn and Bentley Glenn, both of Idaho Falls, ID She was preceded in death by her husband, and sons James and John. The family would like to thank Rosetta Assisted Living and Aspen Home Health and Hospice for their kindness and care of Jane. Graveside Services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 19, 2007, at Rose Hill Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home with Jerry Cooper officiating. ----------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Kent Whittington whittk@ida.net I was sorry to hear about Jane's passing. As one of the neighborhood kids that played with "Jimmy" and "Johnny," I was in their home a lot. She put up with a lot from us (for example, blowing up her house plants in her living room with firecrackers -- and much worse. I won't go into details). I was unaware Johnny had died. I saw both Johnny and Jane about a year or so (probably more) at the courthouse. Jane was upset they would not renew her driver's license. I am not sure it mattered, though. I saw her driving again after that. Please accept my condolences. Kent E. Whittington