Bertha was born July 24, 1910, in LaBelle, Idaho, to John Rufus Whitman and Elizabeth Ann Anglesey Whitman. She attended school in LaBelle and graduated from Rigby High School.
On May 25, 1936, Bertha married Harry LaVar Williams. They were later sealed in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. Their union was blessed with four children. Bertha worked at Newberry's for several years and sold Avon until she turned 90 years old. She received many awards for selling Avon and made many lasting friends.
Bertha was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She performed a lot of compassionate service within her callings. Bertha enjoyed crocheting, sewing, knitting, embroidery, and purchasing Avon collectibles.
Survivors include Bertha's many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry, and children, Wesley, Wayne, Renee and Marsha. She was also preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Vernetta (Lyle) Peterson, Vivian (Melvin) Williams, Linzey (Gladys) Whitman, Blanche (Joe) Tolley, LaVon (James) Priest, Lorna (Johnny) Ritter, Rufus (Evelyn) Whitman, and Doris (Lee) Wilson.
Funeral Services in Bertha's honor will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, January 21, 2010, at Wood Funeral Home, 273 North Ridge Avenue. The family will visit with friends from 10 - 10:45 a.m. prior to services at Wood Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Ririe-Shelton Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home.
Bertha was born July 24, 1910, in LaBelle, Idaho, to John Rufus Whitman and Elizabeth Ann Anglesey Whitman. She attended school in LaBelle and graduated from Rigby High School.
On May 25, 1936, Bertha married Harry LaVar Williams. They were later sealed in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. Their union was blessed with four children. Bertha worked at Newberry's for several years and sold Avon until she turned 90 years old. She received many awards for selling Avon and made many lasting friends.
Bertha was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She performed a lot of compassionate service within her callings. Bertha enjoyed crocheting, sewing, knitting, embroidery, and purchasing Avon collectibles.
Survivors include Bertha's many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry, and children, Wesley, Wayne, Renee and Marsha. She was also preceded in death by her parents and siblings, Vernetta (Lyle) Peterson, Vivian (Melvin) Williams, Linzey (Gladys) Whitman, Blanche (Joe) Tolley, LaVon (James) Priest, Lorna (Johnny) Ritter, Rufus (Evelyn) Whitman, and Doris (Lee) Wilson.
Funeral Services in Bertha's honor will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, January 21, 2010, at Wood Funeral Home, 273 North Ridge Avenue. The family will visit with friends from 10 - 10:45 a.m. prior to services at Wood Funeral Home. Burial will be in the Ririe-Shelton Cemetery under the direction of Wood Funeral Home.
Family Members
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Vera Whitman
1901–1901
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Vernetta May Whitman Peterson
1902–1989
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Vivian Whitman Williams
1904–1982
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David Linzy Whitman
1906–1983
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Blanche Elizabeth Whitman Tolley
1908–1991
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Lavon W "Toots" Whitman Priest
1912–1980
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Lorna Whitman Lafferty
1914–2001
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Rufus Byrd Whitman
1917–1963
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John Whitman Jr
1922–1922
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Doris Ann Whitman Wilson
1925–1978
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