Mildred Anita "Jonsey" Thomas Clark, 95, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, passed away Saturday, April 21, 2012, at Lincoln Court Retirement Community.
Mildred, a devoted wife, mother and grandmother, also known as “Jonsey,” was born on January 6, 1917, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She and her brother, Bill, were the children of Bessie and Tommy Thomas. Her father worked for Standard Oil Company and they traveled around the country for his work.
She met and married Frank Kruta and they had one daughter, Darlene. In years to follow, she moved with Darlene and Larry Talovich and grandsons to various Air Force bases. She moved to Idaho Falls in l979. She and her mother, Bessie, shared their life together, making crafts, bowling, and square dancing.
Jonsey met her husband-to-be, Orson Clark, while square dancing. They were married and held their reception at the dance hall of Pat and Edna Flynn in l984. Jonsey and Orson enjoyed square dancing and camping with their friends. She loved taking care of Orson and working in her yard.
Mildred is survived by
her husband, Orson Clark,
daughter, Darlene (Larry) Talovich;
Stepson, Roland Clark,
Grandsons, Mike, Ken and Tom Talovich.
Graveside Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 25, 2011, at Annis-Little-Butte Cemetery.
Graveside Services -- Wednesday
11:00 ,Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Annis-Little Butte Cemetery
3810 East Menan-Lorenzo Highway Rigby, ID 83442