Leora Wagoner

LEORA WAGONER IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Leora Killpack Wagoner, 82, of Idaho Falls, died July 5, 2008, at her home of natural causes. She was under the loving care of her daughter-in-law, Phyllis Wagoner. She was born September 4, 1925, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Ellis Killpack and Hazel Elnora Peterson Killpack. She grew up and attended schools in the Osgood area and graduated from Ammon High School. Besides Osgood, she also resided in Woodville, New Sweden, and Idaho Falls. On June 18, 1947, she married Dale Fields Wagoner in Idaho Falls. Together they raised four children; they divorced February 18, 1996. She was a mother and a homemaker. She retired from Mountain Bell with 35 years of service as a telephone operator, and was also employed by the R. T. French Company, which later became Pillsbury. She was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and held various callings over the years in Primary, as a Visiting Teacher, Relief Society Work Director, and also served on the Genealogy Committee. Leora enjoyed crocheting, knitting, quilting, sewing, gardening, traveling, especially on trips with her son in the big truck and going on drives in the mountains; she made many quilts for her family and also donated many handmade quilts and gifts to various hospitals and organizations. Survivors include: Son: Larry (Phyllis) Wagoner of Salt Lake City, UT Daughter: Julie (Vern) Cornwall of Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Christine Newman of Salt Lake City, UT Daughter: Coralie (Richard) Monson of Salt Lake City, UT Sister: Norma Russell of Idaho Falls, ID Sister-in-Law: Theda Killpack of Idaho Falls, ID Sister-in-Law: Grace Killpack of Idaho Falls, ID Brother: Wayne (Joyce) Killpack of Kimball, ID Brother: Garry (Diane) Killpack of Kimball, ID Brother: Dale (Brenda) Killpack of Kimball, ID 16 Grandchildren 19 Great Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Vernal and Martell, a sister-in-law, Carol, and brother-in-law, Kenneth. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, July 11, 2008, at Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 S. Ammon Road. The family will visit with friends Thursday from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and Friday from 10 to 10:45 a.m., both at Wood East Side. Burial will be in the Ammon Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. --------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Cody & Kaylynn Trussell gonefishing2rvr@q.com Our hearts and prayers go out to you at this difficult time. We are not able to make it to the funeral, but wanted to wish you all the best. Your Grandson, Cod y Cynthia Hohbach chohbach@fs.fed.us My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your loved ones. God Bless. Judy Warrick So sorry to hear of your loss. This is such a difficult time for family and friends. Remember the good times and the joy of life. Gene Bullock grbullock@fs.fed.us To Julie Cornwall & Family: Wishing you sunnier days during these time of sorrow. Gene and Giorgia Bullock