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Ardis Alder Obituary
August 30, 1930 - May 9, 2016
When you read this you'll know I've traded my body, that was ready to leave, for a new experience. I am Ardis Ann (Irving) Anderson Alder. I died peacefully Monday, May 9, 2016. I was the daughter of Mae Erickson Anderson and William Walton Irving. I was born in Logan, Utah, on Aug. 30, 1930. I had one half-sister, Betty Fifield, and two half-brothers, Thomas Kenneth Anderson and Wendon Nellie Anderson.
The best thing I ever did was to marry my lifelong love, Val Dean Alder, on May 1, 1953, in the Logan LDS Temple. The most holy thing I've done was to have my three children: Ryan Val Alder, Leanne Alder Smith and Marianne Alder Kittleson. The words aren't there to express the "heartsongs" they brought me.
My membership in the LDS Church gave me opportunities to grow spiritually and fed that part of me that yearned for a closeness with Heavenly Father and my Savior, Jesus Christ. The smartest thing I ever did was to start my college education at age 48. I graduated in 1984 with honors and a sense of pure joy. Cheers to that happy decade: my 50s!
The most soul-satisfying thing I've ever done was to realize my insatiable, ongoing discovery of the world and of life through my love of reading. Words have been my soul's blessing. My love of gardening came because I couldn't not do it. It was part of me. My favorite season, fall, was a replenishment for me, a reward for endurance, a time of quintessential beauty. To all friends I've loved, thank you, thank you!! "Think where man's glory begins and ends, and say my glory was to have such friends."
Ardis was preceded in death by her husband, Val, and an infant son, Rob. She is survived by one son and two daughters, Ryan Val Alder (Kevin) of SLC, Utah; Leanne Smith (Lynn) of Bedford, WY; and Marianne Kittleson (Stephen) of Preston, ID. She has eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
A celebration of Ardis' life will be held at the Whitney, Idaho, LDS Church on Saturday, May 14, 2016, at noon. As per Ardis' request, there will not be a viewing. Interment will be in the Whitney Cemetery. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.webbmortuary.com.
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Lois Erickson Rigby
May 17, 2016
Come,lay her books and papers by, She shall not need them more.
Growing up a cousin Ardis was my first and dearest friend. The rusty barb wire fence between our house is now gone along with Ardis and me. Gone are the many happy happy hours of growing up together. Ardis was my inspiration to read and enjoy good literature. A few short blocks we walked to spend many happy hours at the Smithfield,Library. Or a next door for swimming a the "mill race creek" Oh those were the days: Where ever Ardis was I was there also. Best friends are only an elbow away. Now a life time of friendship is a memory I will miss her Lois Erickson Rigby
MaryAnne Finch
May 14, 2016
Sending light and love out to the family. While this is an extremely difficult thing to go through, her life and love will live on through you.~The Finch Family
Tracy Crook
May 14, 2016
I did not know Ardis that well but I know some of her family. Her daughter Marianne is an amazing woman. Likely in part from her angel mother. Thank you Ardis!
Ralph Erickson
May 12, 2016
Dear Ardis,
I just finished reading your beautifully written obituary. It was masterfully composed. I thought as I read, what talents you possess in expression of feelings and emotions. I will miss the many happy times spent with you and the remembrances shared of our mutual heritage. You were always a kind and genteel hostess. I am happy that you and Val and little Rob are together again. Many thanks to Marianne and family that were there to comfort you these last many years. I know we shall see each other again. May the Lord bless you always.
May 12, 2016
Beloveds, I just heard the news about Ms. Adler's passing and send deepest condolences. May you find comfort in knowing that God is listening to your prayers.
-Psalm65:2
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