Jan Sweeten Isom, 1 May 1956

Jan Sweeten Isom, 46, of Idaho Falls, passed away October 19, 2002 along with her husband, Chuck and daughter, Jennifer from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

She was born May 1, 1956 in Malad, ID to Colen Hagle Sweeten, Jr. and Ruth Gerber Sweeten. She graduated from Malad High School and Seminary and later from Ricks College. While attending Ricks, she met Charles Brent Isom and they were married on May 5, 1977 in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. They had four children. They lived a for a short time in Vista, CA before making their home in Idaho Falls.

Although Jan had many interests and talents, her real loves were her family and music. At the time of her death, she was working for the Idaho Falls School District. She also worked in the newsroom at the Post Register. Jan was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where she served most recently in the scouting program with her husband, Chuck and in the Primary.

She enjoyed scrapbooking, music, singing, photography, animals and especially spending time with her family. She and her daughter, Jenny, loved singing at the Cowboy Poets of Idaho, Inc.

She will be remembered by those who knew her for her smile and gentle nature.

Surviving are three sons: Blake (Mindy) Isom, Pocatello, ID; Shane Isom, Idaho Falls, ID; Daniel Isom, Idaho Falls, ID; parents, Colen H. and Ruth Sweeten, Springville, UT; three sisters: Susan (Bill) Erickson, Pleasant Grove, UT; Eileen Hess, Springville, UT; Christine (Bryce) Goodwin, Orem, UT; one brother, Colen H. (Cindy) Sweeten III; 12 nieces and nephews, all of Utah County, UT.

Funeral services will be October 26, 2002 at the Eagle Rock Stake Center with Bishop Lyle Stephenson of the Idaho Falls LDS Skyline Ward, officiating. Burial will be in Fielding Memorial Park.