Ladene "Ladene" Parsons

Grace LaDene Colson Parsons, 81, of Idaho Falls, passed away August 7, 2010 at Arco from a heart attack. LaDene was born December 25, 1928 in Idaho Falls to Robert “Bob” Colson and Ellen Pedersen Colson. She and her twin sister, LaRene, were Christmas Gifts from God. She learned the value of hard work growing up on a dry farm in Swan Valley with seven brothers and sisters. She graduated from Idaho Falls High School. She married Donald LaRoy Parsons on September 6, 1950 in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. They started their family in Springfield, Idaho, then moved to Idaho Falls in 1959 where their family continued to grow. While art, music, and her family were her true passions, she also worked as a secretary and a bookkeeper. Don preceded her in death on December 15, 2009. LaDene was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Idaho Falls 7th Ward. She served as a Primary Chorister, in the Cub Scout program, in the Relief Society, sang with the ward choir, amongst other things. LaDene was a member of the Idaho Old Time Fiddlers, Toastmasters Club, and Sweet Adelines. She loved playing music with her children, painting, doing crossword and jigsaw puzzles, and cooking Danish pancakes for family and friends. She dearly enjoyed singing and yodeling with her many fellow musicians who became extended family. Mom taught us the true meaning of unconditional love. She filled our hearts with music. Survivors include: Son: Donald Albert (Sharon Codding Shoemaker)Parsons, Bozeman, MT Daughter: JoAnne Christensen, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: DeeAnne (Robert Johnson) Bush, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Robert William “Bill” Parsons, Boise, ID Son: Michael Allen (Linda Scheer) Parsons, Bozeman, MT Son: Jeffrey Dell (Gale Phillips) Parsons, Nashville, TN Daughter: Kathy Anne (Kevin) Descharme, Terreton, ID Daughter: Cori Murphy, Idaho Falls, ID Brother: Robert (Janice) Colson, St. George, UT Brother: Steven (Donna) Colson, St. George, UT Brother: Jim (Sharon) Colson, St. George, UT Twin Sister: LaRene (Vern) Smith, Ucon, ID Sister: Mary VanNoy, St. George, UT Sister: Karen (Neil) Hill, Lava Hot Springs, ID Sister: Kathy (Bill) Egan, Arimo, ID Four Grandchildren: Thomas Paul, Jayson (Nichole) Bush, Eric Wood, and Tessa Egan. Great Granddaughter: Joelene Phillips She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and granddaughter, Shawnee Christensen. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 11, 2010 at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge Ave. with Bishop Johnson of the Idaho Falls LDS 7th Ward officiating. The family will visit with friends on Tuesday evening from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. and on Wednesday from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. with both visitations at the funeral home. Burial will be in Springfield Cemetery.

Funeral Services

11:00 a.m. ,Wednesday, August 11, 2010 Wood Funeral Home 273 North Ridge Avenue Idaho Falls, ID 83402 Notes: Visitation: Tuesday 7 - 8 p.m. and Wednesday 10 - 10:45 a.m.; both visitations at the funeral home. Burial in Springfield Cemetery.