Lola Earl

IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Lola Rosalie Browning Earl, 87, of Idaho Falls, died April 10, 2010, at Lincoln Court Retirement Center of natural causes. She was under the care of Hands of Hope Hospice. Lola was born September 26, 1922, in Rexburg, Idaho, to Stephen Elias Browning and Mable Blair Browning. She grew up in Rexburg and attended Adams Elementary, Lincoln Jr. High, and Madison High School. After high school she attended one year of college at Ricks College. Lola and Doyle Grant Earl were married May 5, 1942, in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. She was a homemaker and mother and also kept the books for their business, Earl's Food Stores. An active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints she served in various capacities over the years. She enjoyed family history work and served a church family history mission for five years. Lola loved snow skiing, water skiing, and handwork, especially quilting and intricate crochet. Survivors include: Husband: Grant Earl of Idaho Falls, ID Son: Steve (Carol) Earl of Idaho Falls, ID Son: Scott (April) Earl, of Idaho Falls, currently serving a full-time LDS Mission in Ohio Daughter: Martha (Chuck) Temus of Puyallup, WA Daughter: Patti (Paul) Branch of Layton, UT Sister: Thelma Wheelwright of Boise, ID 19 Grandchildren & 21 Great Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and a daughter, Nancy. Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m., Thursday, April 15, 2010, at the Idaho Falls LDS 24th Ward, 1155 East First Street, with Bishop Doug Hillman officiating. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge, and Thursday from 12 to 12:45 p.m. at the church. Burial will be in Fielding Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers the family suggests donations to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Humanitarian Services through your ward or branch, by mailing to Humanitarian Services, 50 East North Temple Street, Floor 7, Salt Lake City, UT 84150-6890, or online at www.ldsphilanthropies.org/. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Marc Wheelwright My condolences go out to Grant, Steve, Patty, & Scott. I loved your wife and mom. She was my favorite aunt. I have very fond memories of coming and visiting your home. God Bless. Marc Gaylene (Wellman) Ruby Faye, I am sorry for your loss. You are in my prayers. And you know that she is in a better place and not hurting anymore. Let me know if I can help in any way. Diane Clements dhcljc@yahoo.com Dear cousins, I was so sorry to hear of Lola's passing. Louis and I are in St. Petersburg, Russia, serving a mission so I didn't know she was ill. I was surprised that she went before your dad. Whatever will he do now? I'm sure that is a heavy burden for all of you to decide. I was surprised to learn that Scott and April are serving a mission. What a hard thing this must have been for you. Sending love and wish I could have been there to renew association with each of you. I'm sure Lola is having a great reunion with my mother and the rest of the family. Diane Jean Jaussi Martha, I am so sorry to read of your Mom's passing. I always loved your Mom. She had a beautiful voice and was always so nice. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. It was so fun so see you and your husband at our class reunion. See you at the next one?