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Beulah Ashment Obituary
Beulah Merrill Ashment, 93, of Idaho Falls, formerly of Grant, Idaho, passed away Friday, April 12, 2013, at Bonaventure Assisted Living Center in Idaho Falls.
She was born November 8, 1919, in Annis to Eldon Merrill and Nancy Dinsdale Merrill.
She was raised and attended schools in Annis, graduating from Midway High School. On September 26, 1939, she married Ivan Lawrence Ashment in the Logan LDS Temple.
She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in the Young Women's Association and as Relief Society President. She was a member of Beta Sigma Epsilon and the Grant Club. She enjoyed raising her children, gardening, sewing, cooking and music -- especially playing the organ. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother and will be forever remembered.
She is survived by her daughters, Linda (Doyle) Buckland of Idaho Falls, Phyllis Ashment Ker of Ammon, Sheryl Ashment of Idaho Falls, Leslie Folsom of Ammon; son, Larry (Patricia) Ashment of Henderson, Nev.; 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; son-in-law, Ron Folsom of Idaho Falls; and sisters-in-law, Ilene Merrill of Idaho Falls and Ranae Merrill of Annis.
She was preceded in death by sisters, Louise Hutchinson and Brinda Crystal; and brothers, Ray Merrill, Jack Merrill and Glen Merrill.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 17, at Eckersell Memorial Chapel, 101 W. Main St. in Rigby, Idaho. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday and from 9:30 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. Wednesday prior to services, both at the funeral home. Burial will be in Grant Central Cemetery under the care of Eckersell Memorial Chapel in Rigby.
Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.eckersellfuneralhome.com.
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April 29, 2013
Beulah was a delightful friend. We enjoyed so many visits and were often enthralled with her life experiences.
We were sorry to have been out of state at the time of her passing and funeral. We wish the best for all of the Ashment family. She often spoke of her children who she cherished greatly.
Best wishes,
DOUG and BILLIE NELSON
April 26, 2013
Beulah Ashment was a gracious lady, a thoughtful neighbor, and a friend always. I will miss her. My best wishes to the family, I will think of you often. Lynnel
April 16, 2013
Our best wishes to your family with the passing of your mother.
Ned and Anna Jean Sweat
April 16, 2013
Linda and Doyle,So sorry to hear of your sweet Mom's passing.She was a great lady.Love Donalue Hart
Vickie Jensen
April 15, 2013
My thoughts and Prayers to all of your Family.
vickie jensen
April 15, 2013
My thoughts and prayers for all of your family.
Sheri Woodbury
April 15, 2013
Linda and family, I am sorry for your loss. I know this is hard. May you all feel great comfort and peace that u will see her again.
April 15, 2013
We send our regards to the family with the resent death of your mother. She was a great friend and ward member of the Woodruff Third Ward as we had the opportunity to be her home teachers for several years.
Love Elder and Sister Ellis in the Fort Lauderdale Mission (Richard and Gayleen)
Susan (Summers) Brower
April 14, 2013
Leslie, so sorry to hear of the passing of your mom. It is so hard to lose moms, no matter the circumstances. May Heavenly Father's arms surround you with comfort and peace.
April 14, 2013
Leslie and family, sorry for your loss. It is hard to lose your mom. Take care, Coy Stephens
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