Maxine Prestwich

MAXINE B. PRESTWICH Click here to view Maxine's Video Tribute IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Maxine B. Prestwich, 90, of Idaho Falls, passed away January 14, 2010, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. Maxine was born May 23, 1919, in Rockford, Idaho, to Erastus Edward Bingham and Emma Almira Wangsgard Bingham. She attended Moreland Elementary and graduated from Moreland High School. She attended Superior Beauty College in Ogden and worked there for five years. She married Ralph Elliott Prestwich on August 29, 1944, in Bentonville, Arkansas. Their marriage was solemnized on January 24, 1947 in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. They lived in Blackfoot and Idaho Falls before making their home in Rexburg. In 1950, they built and operated the Sky View Drive-In Theatre in Idaho Falls until 1958. In 1960 they moved to Rexburg, owning and operating the Teton Drive-In Theatre until 1986. In 1986 they served an LDS mission to Tempe, Arizona, returning and living in Rexburg. In 1992 they moved to Bountiful, Utah. Ralph preceded her in death on December 28, 2002, and Maxine returned to Idaho Falls to be near her daughters. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, singing in choirs and serving in musical callings. She was a member of the Soroptimist Club. Maxine enjoyed painting, sewing, quilting, flower gardening, playing games, watching sporting events (especially the Utah Jazz and the Idaho Falls Chukars) and going to the movies. She also loved watching the grandchildren play in any sport. Survivors include: Daughter: Raline P. Sutherland Daughter: Shanna P. Anderson 9 grandchildren: Heather, Dax, Brekkin, Rhett, Ryan, Nicolle, Brittany, Ashley and Stephen, and 11 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; siblings; husband; and son, Brent Ralph Prestwich. Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, January 18, 2010, at the Idaho Falls LDS Crestwood Ward, 2055 Coronado, with Bishop Sheldon Dance officiating. The family will visit with friends from 10 - 10:45 a.m. prior to services at the church. Burial will be in the Rose Hill Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge Ave. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Linda Birch Bailey Dear Raline, I'm sorry about your mother. I will miss her at Fairwinds. I always enjoyed visiting with her and asking her about her girls. She was a very sweet lady and I got a kick out of her. My time is coming and I don't know how to prepare for it, but I pray God will bless you in your time of loss. Thank goodness for the gospel and our knowledge of things beyond. Sincere condolences to you, Shanna, and you children. Love, Linda Stephanie Johnson I had the joy of taking care of Maxine at Fairwinds for over a year. I had a lot of fun watching the Jazz with her. She will be missed. Roberta Wolfgang and sisters rhug@cableone.net Raline and Shanna - we are sad to hear of your Mom's death. She and Uncle Ralph were always cordial and nice to be around. Linda Siepert Beattie Our prayers are with you at this time of loss. We enjoyed Mrs. Prestwich as we grew up and after we all became adults. She was a fun lady and loved to live life. Dale and Susan Jeppesen We just wanted to offer condolences to you at this time. It sure leaves a hole, when you loose parents. We have good memories of you and your parents from the old 1st Ward in Rexburg, may you find comfort and peace