Philip Olney

PHIL OLNEY IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Philip Gale Olney, 80, of Idaho Falls, died February 14, 2006, at Good Samaritan Assisted Living Center. He was born August 12, 1925, in Moreland, Idaho, to Alvin Olney and Mary Ann Wheeler Olney. He grew up and attended schools in the area, graduating from Moreland High School. He served as a Corpsman in the U. S. Navy during World War II. He continued his education at College of Idaho in Caldwell, Idaho. In 1951, he married Glenna Belle Damron in Pocatello. They were later divorced. He worked as a salesman at Eddy’s Bread, a buyer for Idaho Falls Consolidated Hospitals, and as a courier for Pathologist Group of Idaho Falls. He also helped with visitations and was a courier for Wood Funeral Home. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and had been ordained a Seventy. His hobbies included reading and music and he enjoyed attending the temple. Survivors are: Daughter: Gaylene Campbell (Jeffery) Viggers, Chattanooga, TN Daughter: DeeAnn Watts, Portland, OR Son: Gary (Trish) Olney, Idaho Falls, ID Sister: Myra Peterson, Idaho Falls, ID 6 Grandchildren He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and two sisters. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, February 18, 2006, at Wood Funeral Home (273 N. Ridge). The family will visit with friends Friday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. and Saturday for one hour prior to the services, both at Wood Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Ririe-Shelton Cemetery. Military Rites will be performed by the Bonneville County Veterans Memorial Team. The family suggests donations be made to Hospice of Eastern Idaho, 1810 Moran, Idaho Falls, ID 83401. --------------------------------------------------- Condolences sent by: Nancy Palmer (Nancyfpalmer@aol.com) We worked in a doctor's office for many years where Phil visited with his duties as a courier. Neither of us can ever remember -- even one time -- his being anything but pleasant and cheery. He was cordial and courteous and always had a good word or a cute saying or joke. He made our days, even the stress-filled ones, ever so much better. Our love and sympathy, Nancy Palmer and Joyce Ellis (Former receptionists for Dr. Daniel K Hinckley)