Melba Biggs Parkinson

MELBA PARKINSON IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Melba May Biggs Parkinson, 90, of Idaho Falls, died October 24, 2004, at Life Care Center of causes incident to age. She was born September 2, 1914, at the home of her grandparents in Cove, Utah, to Alma Wright Biggs and Stella Williams Biggs. She grew up and attended schools in Franklin, Idaho, and graduated from Franklin High School. After high school she graduated from beauty school in Logan, Utah. She married Albert Monson Parkinson February 2, 1938, in the Logan, Utah, LDS Temple. They made their home in Cache Valley. When her husband entered the military during World War II, she returned to Franklin where she worked as the Postmistress.. After his return from the war they moved to Palisades, Idaho, then came to Idaho Falls in 1951. She was a homemaker and mother. Later in life she worked at D & L Cleaners for more than 10 years. Her husband passed away June 30, 1999. An active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she served in various capacities over the years, including service in the Primary Presidency and as a Primary teacher. She had a great love for the Relief Society and served in the Stake Relief Society Presidency and on the Stake Board for many years. She was a talented seamstress and enjoyed reading, gardening, and family history research. Surviving are: Daughter: Marsha Parkinson, Charlottesville, VA Daughter: Evelyn Annette (Lloyd) Bell, Aloha, OR Daughter: Rebecca Parkinson, Idaho Falls, ID 7 Grandchildren, 11 Great Grandchildren She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Albert, and a son, Vance. Funeral Services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 30, 2004, at the Idaho Falls LDS Mountain View Ward, 1450 Mountain View Lane, with Bishop Kerry Holmgren officiating. The family will visit with friends Friday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home (273 N. Ridge) and Saturday for one hour prior to the services at the church. Burial Services will be at 4:00 p.m. in Franklin Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home.