Eldred Bodily, 80, the eighth of 11 children born to George Clarence Bodily and Florence Lois Orchard Bodily. Eldred was a lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served as a missionary in the Northern States Mission. Soon after returning home, he married his sweetheart, Helen Allen, on Aug. 5, 1949, in the Logan, Utah, LDS Temple. They made their home in Hansen, where they raised their family. Eldred spent 38 years farming for Bryan Harris Jr., and they formed a lifelong friendship. He was the best irrigator in the Magic Valley.
Eldred was a talented woodworker and could practically make anything using a coping saw or a pocket knife. He really enjoyed life and was involved in many activities including baseball, hunting, fishing, camping and horseback riding. He was also "Santa Claus" to the Magic Valley for 30 years. His family is proud to call him husband, Dad and Grandpa.
Eldred is survived by his loving wife of almost 58 years, Helen Bodily of Jerome; and their children, Grant Bodily of Pocatello, Gary (Deborah) Bodily of Meridian, Diane (Rick) Todd of Buhl, Terry Bodily and Jerry Bodily, both of Jerome. He is also survived by two brothers, Sylvan Bodily and Orson (Marlene) Bodily; one sister, Waldene McDermott; 13 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and many extended family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Alan Ray Bodily; and two grandsons, Ryan G. Bodily and Sean Calder Bodily.
Published The Times-News, Twin Falls, ID
Eldred was a talented woodworker and could practically make anything using a coping saw or a pocket knife. He really enjoyed life and was involved in many activities including baseball, hunting, fishing, camping and horseback riding. He was also "Santa Claus" to the Magic Valley for 30 years. His family is proud to call him husband, Dad and Grandpa.
Eldred is survived by his loving wife of almost 58 years, Helen Bodily of Jerome; and their children, Grant Bodily of Pocatello, Gary (Deborah) Bodily of Meridian, Diane (Rick) Todd of Buhl, Terry Bodily and Jerry Bodily, both of Jerome. He is also survived by two brothers, Sylvan Bodily and Orson (Marlene) Bodily; one sister, Waldene McDermott; 13 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and many extended family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Alan Ray Bodily; and two grandsons, Ryan G. Bodily and Sean Calder Bodily.
Published The Times-News, Twin Falls, ID
Eldred Bodily, 80, the eighth of 11 children born to George Clarence Bodily and Florence Lois Orchard Bodily. Eldred was a lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served as a missionary in the Northern States Mission. Soon after returning home, he married his sweetheart, Helen Allen, on Aug. 5, 1949, in the Logan, Utah, LDS Temple. They made their home in Hansen, where they raised their family. Eldred spent 38 years farming for Bryan Harris Jr., and they formed a lifelong friendship. He was the best irrigator in the Magic Valley.
Eldred was a talented woodworker and could practically make anything using a coping saw or a pocket knife. He really enjoyed life and was involved in many activities including baseball, hunting, fishing, camping and horseback riding. He was also "Santa Claus" to the Magic Valley for 30 years. His family is proud to call him husband, Dad and Grandpa.
Eldred is survived by his loving wife of almost 58 years, Helen Bodily of Jerome; and their children, Grant Bodily of Pocatello, Gary (Deborah) Bodily of Meridian, Diane (Rick) Todd of Buhl, Terry Bodily and Jerry Bodily, both of Jerome. He is also survived by two brothers, Sylvan Bodily and Orson (Marlene) Bodily; one sister, Waldene McDermott; 13 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and many extended family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Alan Ray Bodily; and two grandsons, Ryan G. Bodily and Sean Calder Bodily.
Published The Times-News, Twin Falls, ID
Eldred was a talented woodworker and could practically make anything using a coping saw or a pocket knife. He really enjoyed life and was involved in many activities including baseball, hunting, fishing, camping and horseback riding. He was also "Santa Claus" to the Magic Valley for 30 years. His family is proud to call him husband, Dad and Grandpa.
Eldred is survived by his loving wife of almost 58 years, Helen Bodily of Jerome; and their children, Grant Bodily of Pocatello, Gary (Deborah) Bodily of Meridian, Diane (Rick) Todd of Buhl, Terry Bodily and Jerry Bodily, both of Jerome. He is also survived by two brothers, Sylvan Bodily and Orson (Marlene) Bodily; one sister, Waldene McDermott; 13 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and many extended family members and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Alan Ray Bodily; and two grandsons, Ryan G. Bodily and Sean Calder Bodily.
Published The Times-News, Twin Falls, ID
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