Dawn Woods

Dawn Woods, age 55, of Roberts, died Friday, April 3, 2009, from injuries received in an automobile accident.

Dawn was born March 19, 1954, in Idaho Falls, a daughter to Richard Charles "Dick" Woods and Della Connell Woods. She attended Roberts Elementary and Junior High schools, graduating from Rigby High School in 1972. She then attended Ricks College, Eastern Idaho Technical College, the University of Idaho and Idaho State University.

Dawn was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served a mission in Sacramento, Calif., and served in the Young Women's organization and as camp director, instructor in the Relief Society and Sunday school, and as the ward and stake librarian. Dawn was currently serving as the Roberts fire marshal. She worked as a radiation safety instructor for INL and did contract work at various nuclear facilities around the United States. Dawn's family was her treasure, and she adored her 15 nieces and nephews and 14 great-nieces and nephews and was always excited to hear when another one was on the way.

Survivors include her mother, Della Woods of Roberts; sisters, Debra W. Clapp of Ammon, Derra W. (Stephen) Ball of Roberts, Danna W. Hebdon of Idaho Falls and Drue W. (Kevin) Beebe of Richland, Wash.; and brother, Richard C. Woods of Kennewick, Wash. She was preceded in death by her father, Richard Charles "Dick" Woods.

Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 9, 2009, at the Roberts 2nd Ward LDS Chapel, with Bishop Tim Allen officiating. The family will visit with friends from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday evening and from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Thursday prior to the services, both at the church. Interment will be in Market Lake Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.eckersellfuneralhome.com.