Orpha Cleverly

ORPHA CLEVERLY IDAHO FALLS, ID - Orpha Cole Cleverly, 85, of Idaho Falls, died August 7, 2003 at her home. She was born in a log cabin June 2, 1918 in Maesar Ward, Uinta County, Utah to Francis Albert Cole and Margaret Murray Cole. She grew up and attended the Maesar School in Vernal, Utah, thru 5th grade. The family moved to Idaho in August 1929 where she attended Pine Creek School in Swan Valley. She returned to Utah to attend 7th grade and back to Pine Creek for 8th grade, skiing to and from school or riding a horse. She married Oswald Buck Skinner January 1945 in Butte, Montana. They were later divorced. She married Donald Henry Cleverly in Idaho Falls September 15, 1956 and they were sealed in 1991. He preceded her in death February 19, 1985. She worked in several businesses and for thirty years, she had her own house cleaning business from which she retired at age 81-1/2. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She served as homemaking work leader under her mother who was Relief Society president in Palisades Ward. She later served as Compassionate Service Leader for 8 years in Willow Creek Ward. She also enjoyed fishing, camping, playing pool, gardening, playing cards, and especially time spent with her family. Surviving are: Daughter: Carla Dee (Leonard) Turman, Chubbuck, ID Son: Francis Skip (Jan) Cleverly, Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: LaDawn (Bret) Radford, Rigby, ID Stepchildren: Elena (Dick) Howell, Idaho Falls, ID Merri Anne (Steve) Noey, Anchorage, AK Patti Jo (Mike) Kimbro, Idaho Falls, ID 23 Grandchildren, 32 Great Grandchildren, 5 Great Great Grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald, 1 brother, 1sister and 1 stepson Funeral Services will be at 11:00 a.m Thursday, August 14, 2003, at the Idaho Falls LDS East Stake Center, 1860 Kearney, with Bishop Heber L. Andrus officiating. The family will visit with friends from 7-9:00 p.m., Wednesday, August 13, at Wood Funeral Home (273 N. Ridge Ave.,) and on Thursday from 10 to 10:40 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in Fielding Memorial Park under the direction of Wood Funeral Home, 273 N. Ridge Ave., Idaho Falls, ID 83402-4092 Phone: (208) 522-2751 FAX: 522-5413.