Lilly Hofhines

LILLY HOFHINES Click here to view Lilly's Video Tribute IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Lilly Ellen Blair Oney Hofhines, 81, of Idaho Falls, died March 23, 2009, at Idaho Falls Health & Rehabilitation Center of natural causes. She was born December 16, 1927, in Lawshe, Ohio, to Thomas Albert Blair and Thelma Michaels Blair. She grew up and attended schools in the area. She married Tyrus Raymond Oney. They lived in Rockford, Illinois, where she was a mother and homemaker. Her husband preceded her in death on July 7, 1967. She later married LaVell Hofhines, who also preceded her in death. She lived about five years in Denver, Colorado, before moving to Idaho Falls 20 years ago. She has worked as a waitress at Chuckarama and also for the Utah Home Energy Assistance Program. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and attended the St. Leon 1st Ward. She served in several positions in both the Relief Society and the Primary organizations Lilly enjoyed gardening and grew beautiful flowers. She also loved Christmas and putting up the Christmas lights. She was an avid genealogist and as a child won penmanship and spelling bee awards. Lilly always looked forward to her Ohio family reunions and attended every year. Survivors include: Daughter: Patricia Ann (Scott) Haroldsen, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Kathryn Marie (Gary) Carlson, Las Vegas, NV Daughter: Candieth J. (D. Kelly) Guymon, Clinton, UT Brother: Berlin H. Blair, Nashville, TN Brother: Lindsay Wilson Blair, Hillsboro, OH Sister: Sharon Karnes, IL Sister: Carol McIntosh, OH Sister: Clara Kissenger, OH Sister: Ruth Allen, OH Sister: Edith Rowe, OH 16 Grandchildren & 27 Great Grandchildren. and several in-laws and relatives on the Oney side of the family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tom and Thelma Blair; a son, Tyrus Raymond Oney, Jr.; a daughter, Janice Kelly Oakden; and siblings, Dewey Blair, Virginia Moore, Betty Thomas, George Blair, Rose Oney, and Fred Blair, Jr. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 28, 2009, at Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 S. Ammon Road, with Bishop D. J. Teichert of the St. Leon 1st Ward officiating. The family will visit with friends for one hour prior to the services at Wood East Side. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Robert Kissinger rkisinger@columbus.rr.com We so dearly loved Lilly (Pid). She was so vibrant and colorful and filled the room with laughter. I always asked her to tell stories of her childhood and the family. She was such a joy to me. She will be so terribly missed at the family reunions. So many people today search but never find wholeness in life, find peace in knowing she lived a very fulfilled life. She spoke highly of her family when she was with us in Ohio and loved you all a great deal. Susan George greggsue1@aol.com Lilly was a remarkable person and a joy. She made every conversation and visit "count." As my Aunt, she was a mentor and a dear friend. I miss her so very much.