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Alice Whitehead Obituary
December 4, 1920 - January 27, 2014
Lava Hot Springs - Our beloved wife, mother and grandmother, Alice May Avery Whitehead, 93, passed away Monday, January 27, 2014 at her home following an extended illness with loved ones by her side.
She was born December 4, 1920, in Lava Hot Springs, Idaho, a daughter of Jesse and Emma Bell Avery. She attended schools in Lava Hot Springs and graduated from Lava High School in 1940.
On December 13, 1941, she married Wallace K. "Wally" Whitehead in Topaz, Idaho . (West of Lava) Their marriage was later solemnized in the Logan, Utah L.D.S. Temple.
She was active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter -Day Saints and had served in the Relief Society Presidency, various positions in the Primary and any other areas where she was needed at anytime. She worked as custodian at the Lava Ward Chapel for many years as well as cleaning rooms at the Riverside Hotel for several years. She knew the value of hard work and was always willing and happy to help anyone in need. She will be greatly missed by her loving husband, family and many friends.
She is survived by her loving husband, Wallace "Wally" Whitehead, Lava Hot Springs, Idaho; a son Kent (Kim) Whitehead, Inkom, Idaho; 4 daughters, Shirlene (Jim) Brown, Lava Hot Springs, Idaho; Janet Smith (Bob Rish), Ucon, Idaho; Fay Whitehead, Pocatello, Idaho; Shanna Morrison, Lava Hot Springs, Idaho; 2 brothers, Dean (June) Avery, Bountiful, Utah; Floyd Avery, Sutter Creek, California. 11 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and 23 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, 5 brothers, 3sisters, 2 grandsons, Spencer and Frank and a great-grandson, Kasey.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 1, 2014 at 1:00 p.m. at the Lava Hot Springs L.D.S. Chapel with Bishop Lynn Stewart, officiating. The family will receive friends on Friday evening from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Lava Ward Chapel and on Saturday from 11:30 to 12:45 p.m. prior to services at the church.
Interment will be in the Lava Hot Springs Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Manning-Wheatley Funeral Chapel, 510 N. 12th Ave..
Online condolences may be sent to the Whitehead family at www.manningwheatleyfuneralchapel.com
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for Alice Whitehead
Max & Jannie Hall
February 2, 2014
Alice is an Angel and you could see why she has gone home now. With all our Love to wally and family. It was a gift to of known such a special woman. God Bless,Love Max & Jannie Hall
Carolyn (Kelly) Portner
January 31, 2014
Sorry to hear about Alice passing. I remember her in church always with a smile.
Wendy McKnight Payne
January 30, 2014
Okay, you kids (Kent, Fay, Shirlene, Shanna, Janet)--take care of your dad. Your mom was the best.
Bob & LaRene Grover
January 29, 2014
What an awesome lady. What a wonderful family. She and Wally are such wonderful neighbors and friends. Welove and appreciate them very much. Our prayers are with all of the family at this time. Your in our prayers.
Gary & Dixie Jenson
January 28, 2014
We love you Alice. We will miss you. You and Wally have been a great blessing in our life..
January 28, 2014
Mrs Alice was always kind and always had a smile for me every Sunday. I will miss her. I wish I would have had more time to get to know her. LOVE you Tess and Wayne Avery
Gary Yearsley
January 28, 2014
What a wonderful person and family. So strong and so committed to family and church. An example was set for all of us. We send our warm felt feelings at this time. May God bless and sustain each of you.
January 28, 2014
She was a wonderful woman, loved her family and left a wonderful legacy of children, grand and great grand children. All who knew her were blessed.
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