MYRTLE PARKINSON THOMAS

Myrle Parkinson Thomas, 97, of Arco, Idaho, passed away April 13, 2005 of natural causes at Bingham Memorial Care Center in Blackfoot, Idaho.

She was born July 12, 1907 in Portage, Utah to David Parkinson and Anne Young Parkinson. Married John W. Howell, later divorced; married Thomas R. Williams, later divorced; married Neal Thomas, now deceased.

She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Myrtle loved her family and sewing, fishing and gardening.

Survivors: one son, James S. Williams, Sunset, Utah; two daughters, Zola Taylor, Arco, Idaho; Anna Lou Clay, Denver, CO; seven grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

Friends may call Sunday 7 to 9 p.m. at Hawker Funeral Home in Arco and 1 to 2 p.m. Monday at Portage Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Graveside services and interment will be at Portage, Utah Cemetery.