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Ardelle Evans Williams
Ardelle Evans Williams passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2007, of natural causes at her home in Malad. She had been cared for at home by her daughter, Janice Goddard.
Ardelle was born April 22, 1917, in Malad City, Oneida County, as the fifth child and daughter of Daniel K. and Sarah Jane Jones Evans. She was raised, educated and lived all her life in the Malad Valley, graduating from high school in 1935.
She married James Bland Williams in Logan, Utah, April 3, 1936. He passed away December 10, 1991.
They farmed together on the family ranch in Gwenford near Samaria for many years. Later, they helped care for her mother when they lived in Malad in a home built by her father, who was a building contractor.
She was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in Primary and Young Women in Samaria and Malad.
She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Malad Welsh Society, and also a member of the Eagles Auxiliary, where she served as president.
She loved gardening, and raised beautiful roses and other flowers. She always supported and attended all activities and games of her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She has three children: a daughter, Mrs. Janice (Richard) Goddard of Malad; and two sons, J. Dennis “J.D.” (Rosemary) Williams of Boise, and Daniel (Mary Jane) Williams of Oregon. Her children, eight granddaughters, 18 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren survive her.
Ardelle was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and all of her sisters and brothers: Mary (Mae) Williams, Kate Edwards, Anna Jones, Myrle Hess, Daniel J. Evans, and William G. (Bill) Evans, and one son-in-law, Richard A. Goddard, who she appreciated very much for all he did for her after Bland died.
Funeral services conducted by Bishop Brian Jeppsen were held to celebrate her life on Saturday, February 17, at the LDS Fourth Ward Chapel in Malad. She was buried later that day in the family plot in the Samaria Cemetery overlooking Malad Valley.
She affected many lives during her lifetime, and taught her family to be successful. Now, as the last member of her family to go to heaven, a torch has been passed to four more generations who follow after her.
ARDELLE EVANS WILLIAMS
Funeral Program
In Loving Memory
Ardelle Evans Williams – 89
Born: April 22, 1917, Malad, Idaho
Died: February 13, 2007, Malad, Idaho
FUNERAL SERVICE
February 17, 2007 – 12:00 noon
Malad LDS 4th Ward Chapel
CASKET BEARERS
Bob Hansen
John Wittman
Craig Thompson
Eric Ogden
Dan D. Williams
Eric Dodd
Jeff Brown
Bryce Huthison
HONORARY BEARERS
Shaun Thompson
Robby Hansen
Richie Hansen
Ryan Hansen
J.P. Wittman
Justin Wittman
Cameron Dodd
Saxon Ogden
Caden Brown
Porter Hyde
Tate Thompson
Nash Ogden
SERVICE
Family – Eric Ogden, grandson
Prelude & Postlude – Myra Jean John, niece
Officiating – Bishop Brian K. Jeppsen
Congregational Hymn # 166 – “Abide With Me”
Invocation – Denise Hansen, granddaughter
Life Sketch – Susan Wittman, granddaughter
Musical Selection – “Remember Me” – By Jill Blaisdell & Sue Stevens, acc. by Myra Jean John
Speaker – James Dennis “J.D.” Williams, son
Primary Medley – by granddaughters & great-granddaughters
Remarks – Bishop Brain K. Jeppsen
Hymn #293 – “Each Life that Touches Ours for Good”
Benediction – Debbie Thompson, granddaughter
Concluding Service – Samaria Cemetery
Dedicatory Prayer – Bob Hansen, grandson
Vocal – “To Where You Are” by Jill Blaisdell & Sue Stevens
FLORAL TRIBUTE – GRANDDAUGHTERS & GREAT GRADDAUGHTERS
Debbie Thompson
Susan Wittman
Denise Hansen
Leslie Ogden
Jennifer Dodd
Rebecca Brown
Mandy Hutchison
Annesa B. Williams
Kimberly Wittman
Melanie Witttman
Tammy Wittman
Stefanie Wittman
Melissa Hyde
Bayle Ogden
Emily Ogden
Lindsey Dodd
Isabella Hyde
Compassionate service offered by the Malad 4th Ward Relief Society