Ethel "Tiny" Wilson

1938 - 2023

Ethel "Tiny" Wilson obituary, 1938-2023

Ethel "Tiny" Wilson

1938 - 2023

BORN

1938

DIED

2023

Ethel Wilson Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Anderson Family Funeral Home - Arco from Jan. 7 to Jan. 8, 2023.

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Ethel Mae "Tiny" Wilson, 84, passed away Monday, January 2, 2023, at the Idaho Falls Community Hospital in Idaho Falls, Idaho.

Tiny was born to David Wesley and Lorna B. Champion Cavender on April 2, 1938.

She enjoyed crocheting and crafting of all kinds. She enjoyed baking and making her own noodles for her homemade chicken noodle soup. Tiny worked hard at everything she did and took care of her six children with a happy heart. She was always saying, "I have six kids and I love them all the same."

She is preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Geraldine Alps and Carol Howell.

Surviving are her sisters, Jeannie Davis, Idaho Falls, ID, Terri (Ken) Reed, Oregon; her favorite brother, David W. Cavender Jr., Oregon; her children, Garrette Buddy Rice Jr., Irwin, ID, Barbara (Gary) Gruver, Rigby, ID, Debra Taylor, Idaho Falls, ID, Linda (Greg) Mikels, Casper, WY, Christy (Danny) McCurdy, Arco, ID, and Lora (Chuck) Knorr, Ammon, ID; 20 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, and 14 great-great-grandchildren.

As per Tiny's request, there will be no services. Condolences may be sent to 212 Deloris Ave, Arco, ID 83213. c/o Christy McCurdy. Arrangements are being cared for by the Anderson Family Funeral Home.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

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