Marian Newbold

Marian Mortensen Newbold, 83, beloved by her family and her many friends, passed away April 13, 2019, in her Idaho Falls home. She was born in West Jordan, Utah, on May 14,1935, to Mary Sabey Mortensen and Grant Harry Mortensen. Raised in Riverton, Utah, she enjoyed being outdoors, learned to work hard on the family farm, and excelled in school. She graduated from Jordan High School in 1953, and attended the U of U. She married her high school sweetheart, Ronald Bernell Newbold, in the Salt Lake City Temple on September 2, 1954. The couple lived in Salt Lake City and Murray before moving to Idaho Falls in 1965. A faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Marian served in many leadership positions in Relief Society, Primary, and the Young Women programs. She especially enjoyed her 20 years working with girls at camp. Together Marian and Bernell served a mission in Alabama and as temple workers. She volunteered for 25 years at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Social Services and served 12 years as an election judge. A talented pianist, Marian taught for 45 years and was a member of the Idaho Falls Music Teachers Association. Marian was a loving mother and wife, excellent cook, wonderful homemaker, and had an enviable green thumb. She enjoyed caring for her garden, flowerbeds, and house plants. Marian treasured time with her family, especially when hiking, fishing, and camping. She is survived by her children, Ronald (Corinne) Newbold of Scottsdale, AZ, Mary Ann (Brent) Smith of Highland, UT, Kristine (Tod) Sanders, Brian (Melanie) Newbold of Springville, UT, James Newbold of Littleton, CO, Janice (Kevin) Barlow of Hyrum, UT, and Gerald (Tammie) Thompson of Ft. Worth, TX; 21 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and siblings, Ida (Larry) Hardcastle of Idaho Falls, ID, and Lowell Mortensen (Robert Jacob) of Palm Springs, CA. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and a brother. Funeral services will be held at 12:30 p.m. Friday, April 19, 2019, at the Taylorview Ward Chapel, 1291 West 65th South in Idaho Falls, with Bishop Scott Cook officiating. A viewing will be held on Thursday from 7-8:30 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge Avenue, and Friday from 11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. at the church. Burial will be in Utah at the South Jordan Memorial Park Cemetery at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, April 20, 2019. Memorial donations may be made to the Idaho Falls Area Humanitarian Center (ifareahumanitariancenter.org/donate).

Funeral Services will be held