Photo courtesy of Eisenhour Funeral Home - Blanchard
Blanchard, Oklahoma
Oct 23, 1965 – May 4, 2024
Marlene Cleverley Hilton of Blanchard, Oklahoma, died May 4, 2024. She was 58.
Mrs. Hilton was born October 23, 1965, in American Falls, Idaho, to Grant J Cleverley and Marjorie Call Cleverley.
A 1984 graduate of Idaho Falls High School, she attended Ricks College (BYU-Idaho) in Rexburg, Idaho, where she earned an Associate of Science degree in psychology. She also served in South Korea as a full-time missionary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Marlene then attended Idaho State University, during which time she met her husband, Larry. They were married on May 19, 1989, in the Idaho Falls LDS temple. Marlene was awarded a Bachelor of Science degree in April 1993 in radiographic science.
She worked for 2 years as a radiographic technologist at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls. She then decided to work at home as a full-time mom.
Marlene was actively involved in church activities: instructing youth groups, coordinating compassionate service, and presiding over the women’s Relief Society. Marlene enjoyed sports, especially softball, and was an avid reader. She will be remembered for her great love and thoughtfulness for others. She will be greatly missed by her friends and family.
Survivors include her husband, Larry D. Hilton of Blanchard, Oklahoma; daughter Katie Aranda and husband Ben of Lindsay, Oklahoma, daughter Lexi Welker and husband Sam of Boise, Idaho, daughter Brooke Hilton of Edmond, Oklahoma; siblings Marcia Mais and husband Pat of Blanchard, Oklahoma; Rod Cleverley and wife Nancy of American Falls, Idaho; Diane Prince and husband Fred of Boise, Idaho; Steve Cleverley and wife Denise of Westminster, Colorado; Dawna Peterson and husband Wade of Idaho Falls, Idaho; and Annette West and husband Richard of Kansas City, Missouri. Additional survivors include numerous nieces and nephews and five grandchildren.
Mrs. Hilton is preceded in death by her son, Jason Hilton; her father, Grant J Cleverley; by her mother, Marjorie Call Cleverley, and her sister, Vicki Chapman.
Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday, May 11, 2024, at the Blanchard Ward LDS chapel. A viewing is also scheduled for that morning at the Blanchard chapel. Mrs. Hilton will be buried at the Blanchard Cemetery.
Read MoreMarlene, always remember “Fred Flintstone can be scary” (50 yr old inside joke). I will miss our laughs!
Rebecca Richards
May 11, 2024 | Highland, UT | Family
Marlene was a kind soul with an easy smile and always cared about others more than herself. I knew when I’d see her, I’d be met with her gentleness, interest in me and a fast laugh together with me. We spent summers together in Idaho as kids and looked forward to seeing my cousins for fun and adventure. I am saddened by this loss and will remember her as a dear cousin and friend.
Rebecca Call Richards
May 10, 2024 | Highland, UT | Family
Sending my love and prayers to Larry and all of Marlene’s family. My heart breaks for all who knew and loved her. She is thoughtful, has a wonderful sense of humor and is a cherished friend. Oh how I will miss her and the sweet friendship we shared, until we meet again.
Gaylene Jespersen
May 08, 2024 | Morgan Hill, CA | Friend
Sending my deepest sympathy and love to you all since I cannot be there to do so in person. Marlene was a cherished friend who I fondly remember as a woman of intelligence, compassion, humor, perseverance and love for all. She will be greatly missed.
Celeste Culver
May 08, 2024 | Mayaguez, PUERTO RICO | Friend
Offering our deepest sympathy during this difficult time.
Eisenhour Funeral Home
May 06, 2024 | Blanchard, OK