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Jane Holmes

January 26, 1906 — March 30, 2004

Jane Holmes

JANE HOLMES IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Jane Mitton Gunnell Holmes, age 98, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away March 29, 2004 at her home. She was born January 26, 1906, in Wellsville, Utah, to Ezra Baxter Gunnell and Mary Thirkell Mitton Gunnell. As a child she and her family moved to Soda Springs, Idaho, where they managed a ranch. Some of her fondest memories were while they lived there, including being chased by a mountain lion and being bundled up in a horse drawn sleigh to go to school. Later the family returned to Wellsville, where she attended South Cache High School and loved school and learning. One of her favorite memories was dancing the night away at Bear Lake and Ogden. She belonged to a singing group and enjoyed singing throughout her life. Jane married Vernon Jesse Holmes June 24, 1936, in the Logan LDS Temple, for time and all eternity, and served in various callings for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints throughout her life. She and Vernon had the privilege of being temple officiators for two years before Vernon got sick. Their only regret was not being able to go on a church mission because of his health. Vernon passed away April 5, 1983. In 1945 she joined the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers, where she served as captain, gave the lessons, and loved learning about her pioneer heritage for 59 years. She wrote many family histories and had a love of learning. Wherever she went she would associate with people who would help her learn. She loved poetry and wrote poems for friends and each of her grandchildren when they left on their missions, got married or for other important events in their life. She loved going to musicals at the Idaho Falls Auditorium with Ramona and the girls after Vernon passed away, and appreciated greatly their friendship. Her favorite saying as she got older was "one more time before I die" as she tried many things after age 75, such as going down the Alpine Slide in Park City, Utah, going on the Colossus at Lagoon and traveling to Switzerland and the Holy Land. Thanks to Christy and Todd of the Idaho Home Health, who so lovingly took care of her and also to her son, Carl, who devoted his time to stay with her and care for her. Jane loved the gospel and treasured her testimony, which she bore with a beautiful conviction of the truth she knew. She is survived by her children, Val Dean [Sondra] Holmes, Jane Deane [Grant] Bartschi, and Vernon Carl Holmes; 17 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren and her former daughter-in-law, Colleen Vallencour. She was preceded in death by her husband, Vernon Jesse Holmes, twin sons, Billy and Jesse, a grandchildren, Vernon, two sisters, Carrie Bailey and Mary Jeppson, and four brothers, Cyril, Ferrell, Parley, and Alton Gunnell. Funeral Services will be at 12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 3, 2004, at the Idaho Falls LDS 7th Ward (955 Memorial) with Bishop David Holland officiating. The family will visit with friends Friday from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home (273 N. Ridge) and on Saturday for one hour prior to the services at the church. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home.
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