Myrtle "Myrt" Holden Owen

MYRT OWEN IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Myrtle Virginia “Myrt” Holden Owen, 82, of Idaho Falls, passed away November 8, 2006, at her home. She was under the care of Hospice Alliance. She was born March 18, 1924, in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Joseph Willard Holden and Lillian Grace Barrows Holden. She grew up and attended schools in Blackfoot. In 1940 she married Gaetano Joseph Gianchetta. They were later divorced. She married Edward Eugene Owen September 16, 1948, in Idaho Falls. They made their home in Idaho Falls, where she was a homemaker and mother. She also worked as a Librarian at Dora Erickson School. Her husband passed away April 5, 1987. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was an Easter Seal volunteer for many years, a girl scout leader, and was a member of the B.P.O.E. Does, AARP, Golden Girls, and the Bonneville Historical Society. She enjoyed family history research, travel, reading, and spending time with her family. Survivors include: Daughter: Tricia R. Murphy, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Peggy A. Miller, Caldwell, ID Son: Gandy R. Gianchetta, Jr., Idaho Falls, ID Son: Larry D. Gianchetta, Missoula, MT Stepdaughter: Donna R. Reynolds, Hastings, MN 14 Grandchildren, 23 Great Grandchildren, and 3 Great Great Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, all of her siblings, Dorothy, Betty, Jackson, Ruth, and Peggy, and a granddaughter, Daydra Golden. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, November 13, 2006, at the Idaho Falls LDS 21st Ward, 1155 East First Street, with Craig Shull, First Counselor in the 21st Ward Bishopric, officiating. The family will visit with friends Sunday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home, 273 North Ridge, and Monday from 1:00 to 1:45 p.m. at the church. Burial will be in the Ammon Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home. -------------------------------------- Condolences sent online Anthony Mullen mullenahm@yahoo.com To Tricia, and all the members of Myrtle Owen's family, I would like you to know that you are in the prayers and thoughts of my family and I and that we send you our sincerest condolences. Alice Longaker I want you to know that I care. Your mom knew a wonderful secret that will make your nights and days feel warm once again. She lived hope, and it will rush from her hand, up your arm, and into your heart. Dick & Neona Owen neomayb@msn.com Dear Family members, We want you to know we are sorry for your(and our)loss. We know that Myrt is with her loved ones who have passed on before her. How happy the reunion must have been with Ed! We know you will miss her very much and the pain of loss is great at this time. Please know that you are all in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Dick and Neona Owen