Winona Telford

WINONA BARNES TELFORD IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Winona Barnes Telford, one of Idaho Falls oldest and most respected women, completed her 100 year journey on earth to join her eternal sweetheart on March 23, 2005. She was our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. The sunshine of the day represented the joy she brought into the hearts of all those who knew her. Winona was born March 19, 1905, in Cardston, Alberta, Canada. She was the second daughter to be born to Edward Charles Barnes and Laura May Flint Barnes. She attended Jarnigan (later named St. Leon) School and Idaho Falls High School. She married her sweetheart, Byron Carlos Telford, April 9, 1922, in Idaho Falls. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Logan LDS Temple. They lived on a farm north of Idaho Falls, located on Telford Road, for many years, before moving to 1198 Canal Avenue in Idaho Falls. Winona was manager of the ABC Gift Shop in downtown Idaho Falls for 17 years. This was a position that she found great joy in. In her earlier years she was known for her ability to ride horses, which brought her happiness. She loved to dance and act in plays, but most of all she loved her family. She will be remembered as a loving and considerate parent, grandparent, and neighbor. She was known for her wonderful cooking and the compassionate service that she rendered to so many. As a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she served well in many positions such as: a member of the North Idaho Falls Stake Primary Board, the Stake Young Women's Board, as a Counselor in the Stake Young Women's Presidency, and on the Relief Society Board. Her husband served many years in the North Idaho Falls Stake Presidency, consequently, Winona hosted many general authorities in her home. She was instrumental in obtaining the Darby Campsite which is used for girls camp for the young women. She served as the Idaho Falls Fourth Ward Compassionate Service Leader well into her 90's. She was the oldest living member of the Idaho Falls First and Idaho Falls Fourth Wards. She had been a member of these wards since 1916. She was a charter member of both of these wards. She was a charter member of the Bonneville County Senior Citizens. She has been a resident of Bonneville County since 1911. She was honored as such in 1990. She was preceded in death by her husband, on March 25, 1974, her parents, two sons, a brother and sister-in-law, two sisters, two granddaughters, and three great-grandchildren. She is survived by her daughters, Afton (L.G.) Ball of Pocatello; Maxine (the late John W.) Beckstead of Salt Lake City, UT; JoAnn (Jack L.) Stone of Thayne, Wyoming, Harriet (Dale B.) Woolley of Sandy, Utah, daughter-in-law, Diane F. (late Keith) Telford of Idaho Falls, 16 grandchildren, 51 great-grandchildren, 21 great-great-grandchildren, and several step great-great-grandchildren. The family wishes to express gratitude and appreciation to the personnel at Parkwood Meadows Assisted Living, the Parkwood LDS Ward, and Hospice of Eastern Idaho for the loving care that was given to Winona. Funeral Services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 26, 2005, at the Idaho Falls LDS 4th Ward, 955 Memorial Drive. The family will visit with friends Friday from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home (273 N. Ridge) and Saturday for one hour prior to services at the church. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home.