Lorna Wells

Lorna Bell Merrell Wells, 92, of Idaho Falls, passed away April 21, 2011, at Homestead Assisted Living Center in Rigby, Idaho, of causes incident to age. Lorna was born April 3, 1919, in Apple Valley, Idaho, to Joseph Merrell and Sarah Delilia Brown Merrell. The family lived on various farms in Idaho and Oregon until she was six years old, when they moved into town. She attended Ontario High School. She also lived in Big Lost River, Boise, Salt Lake City, and Salmon before moving to Idaho Falls in 1954. She married German Ray Wells September 24, 1937, in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. After almost 62 years of marriage, German passed away August 7, 1999. Lorna was a homemaker and mother, taught piano lessons, and was a cook in the Idaho Falls Temple. Over the years she also worked as a cashier, waitress and clerk. An active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Lorna served as Relief Society and Young Women President, Relief Society, Primary and Singing Mothers organist, and Relief Society Visiting Teaching Coordinator. She and her husband German, served a full-time mission starting in Ventura, California, and finishing in San Bernardino, California. They also served a two year stake mission. She enjoyed playing the piano, crocheting, sewing, reading, gardening, and helping people. Lorna is survived by two sons, Larry (Karen) Wells of Monticello, UT, Loren (Sharon, deceased) Wells of Ajo, AZ; three daughters, Mary (Max) Merritt of Afton, WY, Evelyn (Bruce) Talbot of South Jordan, UT, Lorna Jean Wells of Soda Springs, ID; a brother, Avon Darrel Merrell of Vale, OR; 28 grandchildren and 42 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, a daughter, Carolyn Deleva Martinez, three sisters; three brothers, and 5 grandchildren. Special thanks to family members Michelle, Tereena, and Utona, for all the care they gave Mom. Also to Sam Stoddard from Homestead Assisted Living. Graveside Funeral Services will be held at 4:15 p.m. April 23, 2011, at Fielding Memorial Park. The family will visit with friends from 3 to 4 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge.

Graveside Services - Saturday

4:15 p.m. ,Saturday, April 23, 2011 Fielding Memorial Park 4750 South Yellowstone Highway Idaho Falls, ID 83402 Notes: The family will visit with friends from 3 to 4 p.m. Saturday at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge.