Verna Browning Shirley, 89, passed away peacefully at Madison Memorial Hospital Sunday, January 8, 2012 from a stroke.
She was born July 1, 1922, in Lewisville, Idaho, to Archie William and Neona Kinghorn Browning. She always felt blessed to go through life with her twin sister and best friend, Verla (Clark). She also had an older brother, Archie Basil, and two younger brothers, Darwin and Jerry. She grew up in Annis, Idaho and attended Midway High School.
All of the family helped on the farm, and she and Verla also learned homemaking shills as they helped their mother keep house. Verna and Verla sang together on many programs as they were growing up.
Verna met Gordon Shirley from Salem, Idaho, at Riverside Gardens, the popular teen dance spot of the day. They married on September 18, 1942 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Three months later Gordon was drafted into the army. He spent the next three years serving his country while Verna worked and waited at home, writing daily letters.
When World War II ended, Gordon returned and they settled near Rexburg to begin their life together. Gordon was a fine builder and Verna cared for their family. Five children were born to them; Marilyn, Linda, Ann, Lyle Gordon, and Joyce.
Verna was a superb homemaker, keeping an immaculate house, sewing for her little girls, and cooking delicious meals. She worked hard to create a beautiful yard that all who passed by could enjoy. She loved flowers! She also enjoyed music and sang with several groups over the years.
Life was good but there were challenges to face. Many saw her and Gordon as examples of faith and fortitude as they cared for their youngest child who required help for every need for thirty six years. They also helped care for Ann who contracted multiple sclerosis as a young adult. Her greatest sorrow was when Gordon passed away in June of 2010.
During her life Verna served in many positions in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints including Primary, Young Women, and Relief Society. She enjoyed shopping, gardening, visiting with Verla every day, Lawrence Welk, family gathering, and supporting children and grandchildren in their activities.
She was a kind and gentle woman who gave the best she had in everything she did.
She is survived by her children, Marilyn (James) Gee of Sugar City, ID, Linda Shirley of Provo, UT and Lyle Gordon (Laurelyn) Shirley of Boxborough, MA, as well as 11 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her twin sister, Verla Clark of Rexburg, ID and a brother, Jerry V. (Karen) Browning of St. Anthony, ID.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon, daughters, Ann and Joyce, her parents and two brothers.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 14, 2012 at the Stonebridge LDS Chapel with Bishop Dan Hanna officiating.
Interment will be in the Sugar City Cemetery.
She was born July 1, 1922, in Lewisville, Idaho, to Archie William and Neona Kinghorn Browning. She always felt blessed to go through life with her twin sister and best friend, Verla (Clark). She also had an older brother, Archie Basil, and two younger brothers, Darwin and Jerry. She grew up in Annis, Idaho and attended Midway High School.
All of the family helped on the farm, and she and Verla also learned homemaking shills as they helped their mother keep house. Verna and Verla sang together on many programs as they were growing up.
Verna met Gordon Shirley from Salem, Idaho, at Riverside Gardens, the popular teen dance spot of the day. They married on September 18, 1942 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Three months later Gordon was drafted into the army. He spent the next three years serving his country while Verna worked and waited at home, writing daily letters.
When World War II ended, Gordon returned and they settled near Rexburg to begin their life together. Gordon was a fine builder and Verna cared for their family. Five children were born to them; Marilyn, Linda, Ann, Lyle Gordon, and Joyce.
Verna was a superb homemaker, keeping an immaculate house, sewing for her little girls, and cooking delicious meals. She worked hard to create a beautiful yard that all who passed by could enjoy. She loved flowers! She also enjoyed music and sang with several groups over the years.
Life was good but there were challenges to face. Many saw her and Gordon as examples of faith and fortitude as they cared for their youngest child who required help for every need for thirty six years. They also helped care for Ann who contracted multiple sclerosis as a young adult. Her greatest sorrow was when Gordon passed away in June of 2010.
During her life Verna served in many positions in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints including Primary, Young Women, and Relief Society. She enjoyed shopping, gardening, visiting with Verla every day, Lawrence Welk, family gathering, and supporting children and grandchildren in their activities.
She was a kind and gentle woman who gave the best she had in everything she did.
She is survived by her children, Marilyn (James) Gee of Sugar City, ID, Linda Shirley of Provo, UT and Lyle Gordon (Laurelyn) Shirley of Boxborough, MA, as well as 11 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her twin sister, Verla Clark of Rexburg, ID and a brother, Jerry V. (Karen) Browning of St. Anthony, ID.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon, daughters, Ann and Joyce, her parents and two brothers.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 14, 2012 at the Stonebridge LDS Chapel with Bishop Dan Hanna officiating.
Interment will be in the Sugar City Cemetery.
Verna Browning Shirley, 89, passed away peacefully at Madison Memorial Hospital Sunday, January 8, 2012 from a stroke.
She was born July 1, 1922, in Lewisville, Idaho, to Archie William and Neona Kinghorn Browning. She always felt blessed to go through life with her twin sister and best friend, Verla (Clark). She also had an older brother, Archie Basil, and two younger brothers, Darwin and Jerry. She grew up in Annis, Idaho and attended Midway High School.
All of the family helped on the farm, and she and Verla also learned homemaking shills as they helped their mother keep house. Verna and Verla sang together on many programs as they were growing up.
Verna met Gordon Shirley from Salem, Idaho, at Riverside Gardens, the popular teen dance spot of the day. They married on September 18, 1942 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Three months later Gordon was drafted into the army. He spent the next three years serving his country while Verna worked and waited at home, writing daily letters.
When World War II ended, Gordon returned and they settled near Rexburg to begin their life together. Gordon was a fine builder and Verna cared for their family. Five children were born to them; Marilyn, Linda, Ann, Lyle Gordon, and Joyce.
Verna was a superb homemaker, keeping an immaculate house, sewing for her little girls, and cooking delicious meals. She worked hard to create a beautiful yard that all who passed by could enjoy. She loved flowers! She also enjoyed music and sang with several groups over the years.
Life was good but there were challenges to face. Many saw her and Gordon as examples of faith and fortitude as they cared for their youngest child who required help for every need for thirty six years. They also helped care for Ann who contracted multiple sclerosis as a young adult. Her greatest sorrow was when Gordon passed away in June of 2010.
During her life Verna served in many positions in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints including Primary, Young Women, and Relief Society. She enjoyed shopping, gardening, visiting with Verla every day, Lawrence Welk, family gathering, and supporting children and grandchildren in their activities.
She was a kind and gentle woman who gave the best she had in everything she did.
She is survived by her children, Marilyn (James) Gee of Sugar City, ID, Linda Shirley of Provo, UT and Lyle Gordon (Laurelyn) Shirley of Boxborough, MA, as well as 11 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her twin sister, Verla Clark of Rexburg, ID and a brother, Jerry V. (Karen) Browning of St. Anthony, ID.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon, daughters, Ann and Joyce, her parents and two brothers.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 14, 2012 at the Stonebridge LDS Chapel with Bishop Dan Hanna officiating.
Interment will be in the Sugar City Cemetery.
She was born July 1, 1922, in Lewisville, Idaho, to Archie William and Neona Kinghorn Browning. She always felt blessed to go through life with her twin sister and best friend, Verla (Clark). She also had an older brother, Archie Basil, and two younger brothers, Darwin and Jerry. She grew up in Annis, Idaho and attended Midway High School.
All of the family helped on the farm, and she and Verla also learned homemaking shills as they helped their mother keep house. Verna and Verla sang together on many programs as they were growing up.
Verna met Gordon Shirley from Salem, Idaho, at Riverside Gardens, the popular teen dance spot of the day. They married on September 18, 1942 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Three months later Gordon was drafted into the army. He spent the next three years serving his country while Verna worked and waited at home, writing daily letters.
When World War II ended, Gordon returned and they settled near Rexburg to begin their life together. Gordon was a fine builder and Verna cared for their family. Five children were born to them; Marilyn, Linda, Ann, Lyle Gordon, and Joyce.
Verna was a superb homemaker, keeping an immaculate house, sewing for her little girls, and cooking delicious meals. She worked hard to create a beautiful yard that all who passed by could enjoy. She loved flowers! She also enjoyed music and sang with several groups over the years.
Life was good but there were challenges to face. Many saw her and Gordon as examples of faith and fortitude as they cared for their youngest child who required help for every need for thirty six years. They also helped care for Ann who contracted multiple sclerosis as a young adult. Her greatest sorrow was when Gordon passed away in June of 2010.
During her life Verna served in many positions in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints including Primary, Young Women, and Relief Society. She enjoyed shopping, gardening, visiting with Verla every day, Lawrence Welk, family gathering, and supporting children and grandchildren in their activities.
She was a kind and gentle woman who gave the best she had in everything she did.
She is survived by her children, Marilyn (James) Gee of Sugar City, ID, Linda Shirley of Provo, UT and Lyle Gordon (Laurelyn) Shirley of Boxborough, MA, as well as 11 grandchildren and 29 great grandchildren. She is also survived by her twin sister, Verla Clark of Rexburg, ID and a brother, Jerry V. (Karen) Browning of St. Anthony, ID.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon, daughters, Ann and Joyce, her parents and two brothers.
Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 14, 2012 at the Stonebridge LDS Chapel with Bishop Dan Hanna officiating.
Interment will be in the Sugar City Cemetery.
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