WILLIAMS, JOEL D., February 10, 1929 – October 9, 2006

Joel Dean Williams, 77, of Idaho Falls, died October 9, 2006 at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center.

He was born February 10, 1929 in Malad to Llewellyn J. Williams and Mary Davis Williams. He grew up and attended schools in Malad, graduating from Malad High School. He continued his education at Ricks College and later Idaho State University where he received his Bachelor’s Degree in Education. He taught school in Northern Idaho and later in Idaho Falls at Templeview.

On March 24, 1967 he married Vera Jane Lingren in the Idaho Falls LS Temple. In addition to working as a school teacher, he worked as an accountant and then as a security guard at French’s in Shelley.

He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served for many years as a finance clerk. He enjoyed watching football and basketball; was a wonderful dance; and a talented golfer, having studied with Arthur Miller.

Survivors include his wife, Vera June Williams, Idaho Falls, ID; brother, Gary (Rulene) Williams, Salt lake City, UT; sister, Eileen (Keith) John, Malad, ID.

He was preceded in death by a sister, Luanna Parker.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Friday, October 13, 2006 at the Idaho Falls LDS 4th Ward with Bishop Kevin Hathaway officiating.

Burial will be in the Iona Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home.