DOWNEY – Helene Browning Bosworth, 87, a dear mother, grandmother and friend, passed away September 12, 2006 at the Assisted Living Center in Downey, Idaho.

She was born February 16, 1919 in Downey, Idaho, a daughter of James Fredrick and “Rye” Bybee Browning. She attended school in Downey, and was a graduate of Downey High School. She later graduated from the Stevens-Henager Business College in Salt Lake City, Utah, and appreciated the value of that education throughout her life.

Helene married her sweetheart, Don Walter Bosworth, on February 16, 1939 in the Logan, Utah LDS Temple. Together, they owned and operated the Western Auto Store and the Bosworth Carpet and Upholstery Cleaning for many years. They worked together, serving family, friends, church and community.

She was a wonderful homemaker, always making everyone feel welcome in the Bosworth home. Even a stranger would leave her home feeling loved and cared for.

She was quick to praise, appreciated and point out the positive, even amid trials. She prepared well, did her part, loved the simple things in life, and was a true friend.

As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she loved serving in the various callings and presidencies. She would receive counsel willingly and then set out to do her best. Helene was proud of her pioneer heritage and a member of the DUP. She was not shy to stand for truth and righteousness. She wanted to always be dependable, keep her promises, especially her eternal ones. Her greatest accomplishments were her family, and she was a wonderful mother and friend to them.

Helene was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Don, a son, Ross, two great-grandsons, her parents and brothers, Frank and Fred B. Browning. She is survived by children, Don Bryan (Leoda) of Phoenix, Arizona, Suzanne (Jerry) Howell of Pocatello, Calude (Nada) of Malad, Jane (Randy) Jones, Malad, Kristi (Alex) Hill of Gainesville, Va., Gordon (Jeanette) of Bear River, Utah; daughter-in-law Pam (George) Hoge, currently serving a mission in Denmark; 34 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; eight great-great grandchildren and counting; also, a sister Caryol Davis Malone; and sisters-in-law, Lola Browning and Ardell Bosworth.

Funeral services will b =e held on Saturday, September 16, 2006 at 1 p.m. in the Downey LDS Ward Chapel. Friends may call at the church on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Burial will follow in the Cambridge Cemetery.

Arrangements are by Horsley’s Marsh Valley Funeral Home, Arimo.