Laura Orr

MAE ORR IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO -- Laura “Mae” Sabin Orr, 79, formerly of Blackfoot, passed away August 15, 2009, at her home in Boise, Idaho. She was born September 25, 1929, at Shelley, Idaho to Wilbur Vernon Sabin and Laura Melvina Yancey Sabin. The family moved to Pocatello where she attended elementary school and later high school. She moved to Idaho Falls where she worked for White Star Laundry. She met her husband, William "Bill" Stewart Orr, at the laundry and they were married on December 31, 1947, in Idaho Falls. They lived in Blackfoot and Idaho Falls. She was a devoted mother and homemaker and also worked as a cook at Bingham Memorial Hospital. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Mae loved animals and crocheting. Survivors are: Daughter: Billie (Scott) Ellsworth, Boise, ID Son: Perry (JoAnne) Orr, Underwood, Minnesota Son: Danny (Danette) Orr, Pocatello, ID Daughter: Crystall Staples, Blackfoot, ID 18 Grandchildren and 31 Great Grandchildren She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a brother, LeRoy Sabin; and a sister, Nellie Jones. Graveside services will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, August 24, 2009, at Fielding Memorial Park. The family will visit with friends on Monday from 10-11:00 a.m. prior to the services at Wood Funeral Home (273 N. Ridge). ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Norma Camphouse dahlquist69@yahoo.com Billie, Perry, Danny, Bobbie, and all the Grandchildren: We want you to know we are thinking of you all in your time of sorrow. . You all know how we feel about Mae. Just know we love you all and you are in your hearts. Norma & Cleo Camphouse, Steve Camphouse, Cherryl & Danny Dahlquist