Mary Beach

MARYETTA BEACH IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Mary Alferetta “Maryetta” Beach, 81, of Idaho Falls, died November 16, 2003, at her home. She was born March 14, 1922 at Burge, Wyoming to Albert Roy Denton and Mary Elizabeth Smith Denton. When she was just a few months old, the family moved to Oklahoma City. At the age of 7, her family moved to Idaho Falls where she attended Emerson Elementary and Idaho Falls High School. Following high school, she attended secretarial and business schools. In December of 1941, she married Raymond T. St. John in Idaho Falls. They lived in Ogden, UT for 3 years, before moving to Idaho Falls where she has since resided. Raymond died in 1951. On September 4, 1959, she married Aaron W. Beach in Idaho Falls. He died August 17, 1991. She was a wife, mother and homemaker. She also worked as a secretary and in sales for two different music stores. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She enjoyed sewing, reading and doing crafts. Surviving are: Son: Larry (Jessica) St. John, Idaho Falls, ID Brother: Joseph L. Denton, California Sister: Kathryn E. Poulter, Nevada Sister: Alice G. Stoddard, Boise, ID 5 Grandchildren, 8 Great Grandchildren and 1 Great Great Grandchild She was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister. Funeral Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, November 19, 2003, at the Wood Chapel of the Pines (273 N. Ridge). The family will meet with friends for one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home.