AFTON BECKSTEAD HARRISON

Afton Beckstead Harrison was born April 11, 1910, in Preston and moved to Malad at the age of four. Surrounded by her family she passed away on Friday, August 5th, 2005, at the Oneida County Hospital.

She married Leigh Harrison in 1928. They lived and farmed at the Sandridge, west of Malad, for many years. Leigh died in 1983.

Their family included three sons: Bob (Marj) Harrison of Pocatello, Idaho; Jack (Diana) Harrison of Kingman, Arizona; and Allen (Laurie) Harrison of Bear Lake, Idaho. Afton has 12 grandchildren (three deceased); 18 great-grandchildren; and seven great-great-grandchildren (one deceased).

She was a charter member of the Eagles Auxiliary, served on the Senior Citizens Board of Directors, was chairman of the local American Cancer Society for many years, and was a member of the P.T.A. during her sons’ school years.

She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

Afton’s interests and hobbies center around family and friends. She enjoyed traveling, and looked forward to the productions and entertainment at the Iron Door Theater. She loved picnics, being outdoors and tending to her yard and flowers. Many enjoyable years were spent being a member of a bowling team and participating as a member of the pinochle club. She enjoyed nothing more than family dinners and get-togethers. She was a true matriarch and a constant support for her family. She will be missed by all she touched.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, August 9, 12:00 noon at the Horsley Funeral Home.