Opal Jaynes

OPAL JAYNES IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Opal Lillie Jaynes, 86, of Idaho Falls, died September 19, 2004, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center following a stroke. She was born August 8, 1918, in Soda Springs, Idaho, to Albert Byron Deaton and Ona Lillie Ballard Deaton. She grew up and attended schools in Soda Springs and graduated from high school there. She then attended Holy Cross Nursing School and St. Mary's of the Wasatch to obtain her Associates Degree as a Registered Nurse. She married Guy Jaynes August 16, 1941, in Evanston, Wyoming. Their marriage was solemnized February 15, 1960, in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. She lived in Idaho Falls for over 30 years and a short time in Grass Valley, California and Fort Bragg, California. She was a homemaker and mother and also worked as a Registered Nurse at the Idaho Falls LDS Hospital. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She enjoyed painting and gardening. Surviving are: Husband: Guy Jaynes, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Steven (Vonnie) Jaynes, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Shannon (Jerry) Backlund, Dewey, AZ Sister: Blanch Glover, Ogden, UT 6 Grandchildren, 9 Great Grandchildren She was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Melodi Backlund Spurgeon. Funeral Services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, September 22, 2004, at the Idaho Falls LDS Kearney 1st Ward, 1860 Kearney Street, with Bishop Brent Moore officiating. The family will visit with friends Wednesday for one hour prior to the services at the church. Burial will be in the Shelley-Hillcrest Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home.