Ethlyn Hendrickson Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

Rupert—Ethlyn Hendrickson a 94 year old Rupert / Jackson, Idaho resident passed away February19, 2015 at her home. Ethlyn was born April 12, 1920 in Rexburg, Idaho the daughter of Edgar and Mary Cunningham Gee. She grew up in the Teton Basin where her father had a Dry Farm. In 1929 they moved to Rupert. Attending Pershing School grades 4 through 8th and graduating from Rupert High School. She worked for the Minidoka County School district for 25 years and retired in 1984. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and served as the Relief Society Secretary. She was also a member of Helping Hands Club. Ethlyn enjoyed quilting, crocheting, sewing and cooking. Ethlyn is survived by her two children Sheryl (Nick) Pace of College Station, Texas and Nancy (Don) Dozier of Paul, Idaho five grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren and one sister Novene Ward of Logan ,Utah She was preceded in death by her husband Denny; two sister and three brothers. Funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Monday, February 23, 2015 at the Rupert LDS 1st Ward with Bishop Mark Sanderson, officiating. A viewing for family and friend will be held 11:30 am to 12:45 pm at the church on Monday. Burial will follow at the Rupert Cemetery. The family would like to thank Minidoka Memorial Home Health and Hospice and Dr. Spackman for the care they gave to their mother. Donations can be made to Macular Degeneration Foundation Inc. P.O. Box 531313, Henderson, NV 89053 or Minidoka Home Health and Hospice 1218 9th Street Ste # 4 Rupert, Idaho 83350 . Services are under the direction of Serenity Funeral Home 801-255-2801

Ethlyn Hendrickson

April 12, 1920 - February 19, 2015