Patricia Ann Mills Cahoon, 54, of Albion, passed away Sunday, Aug. 30, 2009 at her home. Patricia was born Dec. 14, 1954, in Tremonton, Box Elder, Utah, the daughter of Clyron Wayne Mills and Artense Leona Campbell. She grew up in Stone, Idaho. She attended Stone Elementary, Bear River High School and Raft River High School. She earned her GED and took classes at CSZI. She married Ronnie D. Cahoon on Sept. 29, 1972; they lived in Burley, Heyburn, Rupert and Albion. She worked as a cashier and cook at Red Steer, a cook at the Burley Care Center, a dishwasher and cook at Conner’s Café and a cook at the Idaho Youth Ranch.
She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served in the Primary, as a Relief Society teacher, a Relief Society counselor, Young Women’s secretary, activities board member, visiting teacher, ward historian and compassionate service leader. She enjoyed scrapbooking, crocheting, cameo paints, traveling, reading and spending time with family and friends.
She is survived by her husband, Ronnie D. Cahoon; a son, Jerry K. Cahoon (Coleen); and a daughter, Sherry Ann Eggleston; grandchildren, Russell and Maylee Cahoon Eggleston; brothers, David (Jill) Mills, Deloy (Wanda) Mills, Ruben (Kate) Mills; and a sister, Judy (DeWayne) Cottam. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clyron Wayne Mills and Artense Leona Campbell.
The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 5, at the Albion LDS Ward Chapel, 889 S. Main St., with Bishop Randy Brackenbury officiating. Burial will follow at the Almo Cemetery. A viewing for family and friends will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4, at Hansen-Payne Mortuary, 321 E. Main St. in Burley, and one hour prior to the service Saturday at the church.