Wanda Woodfield

WANDA WOODFIELD Click here to view a video of Wanda's life IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Wanda Ball Woodfield passed away peacefully at her home in Idaho Falls, Idaho surrounded by family members on September 19, 2007, of causes incident to age. She was the ninth of ten children born to Alfred William Ball and Ann Taylor Walker Ball on December 8, 1921, at the family home in Lewisville, Idaho. Wanda's early years were spent in Lewisville on a sheep ranch and farm. She grew up working hard thinning beets, canning the family grown produce and picking potatoes. There were fun times, too, such as swimming in the canal and riding her bike all over Lewisville. She graduated from Midway High School May 17, 1940. Wanda continued her education at the Southern Branch (ISU) in Pocatello, Idaho, where she received her Junior College Certificate in education in 1942. Wanda taught 3rd grade in Menan from 1942 through 1944. She continued teaching elementary students in Shelley, Idaho for a year and a half from the fall of 1944 to winter of 1946. During World War II, Wanda was introduced through her cousin to Elman Thomas Woodfield who was serving in the United States Navy. Elman and Wanda were married in the Idaho Falls Temple on January 15, 1946. They lived in North Ogden, Utah for 18 years during which time Elman and Wanda owned and operated a registered Holstein dairy farm. Their four children Brent, Kay, Blair and Annie were born in Ogden, Utah. In 1963, Wanda and Elman sold their ground in Utah and purchased the Stacey Bond ranch at Lower Medicine Lodge, west of Dubois, Idaho. During their years on the working cattle ranch, Wanda worked closely with her family and enjoyed ranch life. Wanda was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served in many callings in the church including Primary teacher, Relief Society president, Relief Society teacher, and Relief Society secretary. She also served in the Stake Relief Society and was a visiting teacher into her eighties. Wanda stayed close to the church all of her life and held to its teachings and values. Wanda's home was always a warm and inviting gathering place for her family and friends. She will be missed by all who knew her. Wanda was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, friend, and sister. She leaves a posterity appreciative of her love, integrity, strength, honesty, encouragement, and support. Wanda is survived by four children, Brent Elman Woodfield of Harwick, Massachusetts, Kay Woodfield (Tim Murr) of Roberts, Idaho; Blair Ball Woodfield of Walla Walla, Washington, and Ann (Alan) Grow of Idaho Falls, Idaho, 20 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren, a brother and sister-in-law Floyd and Clara Woodfield of St. George, Utah and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Elman Thomas Woodfield; her parents, Alfred William Ball and Ann Taylor Walker Ball; six sisters and three brothers. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 22, 2007, at the Idaho Falls LDS Osgood Ward (7940 North 35th West) which is two miles west of Reed's Dairy on the Arco Highway and seven miles north on the Osgood Road. The family will visit with friends and family from 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. prior to the services at the church. Burial will be in the Lewisville Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home (273 N. Ridge). ------------------------------------------ Condolences received online: Jewel Hoopes jewel_hoopes@mcgraw-hill.com Dear Kay, I am so sorry to hear of your mother's passing. She was a great lady and had my highest respect. My thought are with you at this difficult time. God bless, Jewel Roger Hodges cuthere1@hotmail.com I wish for you comfort, peace and understanding from our Heavenly Father and through the Holy Ghost as you go forward following the great example of your Mom and Grandmother. I get so much from attending funerals and learning so much good that otherwise I would probably not know of. Blessing to all of you.