Lila Thornton

LILA THORNTON SHELLEY, ID -- Lila Mae Squires Thornton, 76, of Shelley, died September 21, 2007, at her home. She was under the care of Aspen Hospice. She was born June 11, 1931, in Murtaugh, Idaho, to Dewey LaGrande Squires and Lena Anderson Squires. She grew up and attended schools in the area. Following high school, she continued her education and learned bookkeeping. She married Luis Araquistain in 1948 and with him lived in Caldwell and Boise. They were later divorced. In 1968, she met and married Frank V. Thornton and lived in Idaho Falls. At the time of her death she and her husband resided in Shelley. She was a mother and homemaker and also worked as a bookkeeper for Eddy's Bakery, Stoddard Ford, Bon Marche, Idaho Lumber, and Intermountain Gas. She was a charter member of the Idaho Falls Professional Women's Business Association. Lila loved to read and read at least 4 books a week; her grandson Forrest never needed a set of encyclopedias, because he just called Grandma. Survivors include: Husband: Frank Thornton, Shelley, ID Daughter: Debra (Scott) Cox, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Candace (Marten) Harrison, San Jose, CA Stepson: Robert Thornton, Boise, ID Stepson: Bruce Weech, Ancordes, WA Brother: John Squires Sister: Dorothy Cutbirth 3 Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Nadine Overland Funeral Services will be 2 p.m. Saturday, October 13, 2007, at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge, Idaho Falls. The family will visit with friends Saturday from 1 to 1:45 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home. Burial will be in Fielding Memorial Park -------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Elna Lewis [RedAndTed@sbcglobal.net] Gail just sent me an email about Lila Passing away. I am so sorry to hear this news. I just wish we had stayed in touch better in the last few years. We all grew up together and were very close at one time. I have many great memories of Lila and when we did get together we laughed for hours. I wanted the family to know you are in my thoughts. My heart is heavy and shares the sorrow you all feel at this time. Love always Elna and Ted