Merle Billman

MERLE BILLMAN IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Merle Eliza Billman, 81, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 18, 2006 at her home at Elk Creek Apartments. She was born April 20, 1925, in Ammon, Idaho, to Benjamin Arthur Crow and Esma Elizabeth Waters Crow. She grew up and attended schools in Ammon. She married Clarence Ralph Moore in June 1948 and later married Charles "Bud" V. Billman, February 4, 1998. She worked in the potato industry in various plants in Idaho Falls, and also worked as a laundress for the Stardust Motel and White Star Laundry. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and also belonged to the Eagles Lodge in Idaho Falls. She enjoyed her family, playing pinochle and pool, and fishing and camping. Survivors include: Daughter: Diann Carpenter, Shelley, ID Daughter: Sandra (Dennis) Clark, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Ralph C. (Terri) Moore, Ooltewah, TN Son: Brian Lee (Carol Ann) Moore, Idaho Falls, ID 14 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Brother: Arthur (Ann) Crow, DeRidder, LA Sister: Maxine (Robert) Smith, Idaho Falls, ID Sister: Faye (Jay) Farnes, Idaho Falls, ID She was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, Clarence and Bud, four brothers and three sisters. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, October 23, 2006, at the Idaho Falls LDS Crestwood Ward, 2055 Coronado, with Bishop Kip Manwaring officiating. The family will visit with friends Sunday from 7-8:30 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home, 273 North Ridge Avenue, and one hour before services Monday at the church. Burial will be in the Ammon Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. --------------------------------------------------- Condolences sent online: Shawntell Merle was a very nice lady. She always had a smile on her face and I enjoyed seeing her at DUP.