Janice Priest

Janice Mary Priest, 92, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 18, 2012, at Monticello Assisted Living Center in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Janice was born July 3, 1920 in Taylor, Idaho to Joseph Frank Arave and Edith Garner Arave. She grew up in Taylor, Idaho where she attended school. On February 13, 1937, she married Francis Milner Priest in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Together they raised three children. She worked as a waitress at Jacks Chicken Inn and a cook for the Shelley School District working for the Taylor School for 22 years. Janice enjoyed raising a family and crocheting hangers and giving them away. Survivors include her daughter Diane (Ernie) Watson, of Idaho Falls, Daughter: Lois (LaMar) Yorgensen of Taylor, Idaho Brother: Doyle Arave, of Idaho Falls, Sister: Nel Scanlon of Garden Grove, CA, 8 Grandchildren, 14 Great Grandchildren and 6 Great-great Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two brothers; Jack and Lowell Arave, three sisters; Gene Gordon, Wanda Richardson, Ora Christofferson, a daughter; Arlene Isaacs, a grandson; Frank Isaacs and two granddaughters; Tiffanie Watson and Kathy White. Graveside Funeral Services will be at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, October 20, 2012, at Taylor Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations be made to the American Heart Association. 350 North 9th Street, Suite 404, Boise, ID 83702.

Graveside Services -- Saturday

Saturday October 20, 2012 , 2:00 p.m. at Taylor Cemetery