Shirley Byington

SHIRLEY BYINGTON RIRIE, ID -- Shirley Brown Byington, 73, of Ririe, Idaho died February 26, 2005, at the Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. She was born December 18, 1931, in Rigby, Idaho, to George Taylor Brown and Annie Virginia Brady Brown. She grew up in Rigby and attended schools there, graduating from Rigby High School. She was active in the marching band in high school. She married Larry Douglas Byington October 2, 1951, in Pocatello. Their marriage was later solemnized February 14, 1958, in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. They made their home in Ririe, where they farmed and later owned and operated Byington's Rainbow Printing. She was a homemaker and mother and worked at Brown’s IGA in Ririe and for the Ririe School District for over 30 years as a bus driver. Doug passed away March 25, 1992. An active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she served in various capacities over the years, and was an officiator in the Idaho Falls Temple with her husband from 1985-1991. After Doug’s death she continued officiating in the temple until 1995. She enjoyed crocheting dolls and afghans for her family and friends, working with plastic canvas, riding in the spade truck with Shain, and spending time with her kids, grandkids and great grandkids. Surviving are: Son: Larry Malin (Jenean) Byington, Idaho Falls, ID Son: Parley T. Byington, Henderson, NV Daughter: Sheila Marie (Terry) Ferguson, Rigby, ID Daughter: Freida K. (Doug) Jones, Haslett, TX Son: Jim Clifford Byington, Ririe, ID Son: Howard Shain (Sandy) Byington, Ririe, ID Brother: Rex Brown, Lewisville, ID 22 Grandchildren and 25 Great Grandchildren She was preceded in death by her husband, her daughter, Laurie Ann Byington, a sister, Jean Harris, and two brothers who died in early childhood. Funeral Services will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, 2005, at the Ririe LDS 2nd Ward, 14061 North 130 East, Ririe, with Bishop Steve Hickman officiating. The family will visit with friends Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Wood East Side Chapel (963 S. Ammon) and Wednesday for one hour prior to the services at the church. Burial will be in Annis-Little Butte Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home.