Rose "Rose Payton" Payton

Rosella Marcella Bucklin Payton, 94, of Idaho Falls, passed away February 5, 2011 at Life Care Center of Idaho Falls. Rose was born December 4, 1916 in Minneapolis, Minnesota to James Irvin Bucklin and Sophie Olsen Bucklin. She grew up and attended schools in Emmett, Idaho, and graduated from Emmett High School. On September 25, 1938, Rose married Virgil Payton in Emmett and together they raised two sons. Virgil passed away November 3, 1987. Rose lived in Seattle until 2002, when she moved to Idaho Falls to be closer to family. Rose worked as a mother and a home maker. She enjoyed making clothes for herself and her family. She was a member of the Catholic faith. Survivors include a son, Virgil “Gene” (Renee) Payton of Idaho Falls, ID; two sisters, Shirley Woody of Lynnwood, WA and Harriette Bucklin Depis of Kansas; one brother Leo Bucklin of Seattle, WA; one sister-in-law, Ruby Payton of California; 11 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, and 3 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Virgil, her sister Helen Smith, her brother James Irvin Bucklin, Jr., and her son, Ronald Irvin Payton.

Graveside Services -- Wednesday

Wednesday February 9, 2011 , 11:00 a.m. at Fielding Memorial Park

The family will visit with friends at Wood Funeral Home (273 North Ridge Avenue) from 10 to 10:45 a.m. prior to leaving for the cemetery.