Lyla Heileson

IDAHO FALLS, ID -- Lyla Carson Harris Heileson, 103, of Idaho Falls, passed away September 25, 2010 at Lincoln Court Retirement Community. She was under the care of One Source Hospice. Lyla was born September 19, 1907 in Iona, Idaho, to Charles Harrison Carson and Charlotte Luella Nixon Carson. She attended Ammon, Iona, and OE. Bell schools. She married William Otis “Ott” Harris in May of 1924 in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. They made their home in Ashton. Ott preceded her in death on December 31, 1966. She married Ralph Ammon Heileson on October 6, 1971 in Salmon, Idaho. They lived in Tetonia, Ashton, Island Park, and Idaho Falls. Together they served an LDS Mission to Tallahassee, Florida from 1975 to 1976. Ralph preceded her in death on August 30, 1984. Lyla was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in the Sunday School, as President of the Ward Relief Society, as a Primary and Mutual Teacher, and as a Visiting Teacher. She enjoyed embroidery, gardening, fishing, dancing, and collecting salt and pepper shakers. Survivors include: Daughter: Delores (Paul Donald) McCloud of St. George, UT Daughter: Gaynol Valentine of Idaho Falls, ID Daughter: Kay (David O.) Zundel of Rigby, ID 18 Grandchildren, 37 Great Grandchildren and 11 Great Great Grandchildren She was preceded in death by her parents; ten siblings; two husbands; three children, Althea MarJean Reiman Taylor, Otis Lyle Harris, Gerald Scott Harris; and four grandchildren, Yvonne Reiman Maughan, Troy Harris, Gregory Scott Harris and Angela Zundel. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, September 28, 2010 at Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 S. Ammon Rd., with Jon Wood officiating. The family will visit with friends from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. at the funeral home prior to services. Burial will be in the Ashton Cemetery.

Funeral Services

11:00 a.m. ,Tuesday, September 28, 2010 Wood Funeral Home East Side 963 South Ammon Road Idaho Falls, ID 83406 Notes: The family will visit with friends from 10:00 t0 10:45 a.m. at the funeral home prior to services. Burial will be in the Ashton Cemetery.