Arlenna Irene Hoopes, 84, of Boise, Idaho, passed away Thursday, August 02, 2018, in Boise.
Arlenna was born December 22, 1933, in LaBelle, Idaho, the daughter of Orian Smout and Elva Mae Morgan Smout. She attended Rigby schools and graduated from Rigby High School. On October 31, 1952 she married William VaNoy Hansen of Newdale, Idaho. She taught piano lessons while raising her children and had many students in the LaBelle area. In 1962, she and VaNoy divorced. On July 12, 1977 she married Lawrence Raymond Hoopes.
Arlenna was a devoted friend, grandmother, and mother not only to her children but also to many of her childrens friends. Arlenna worked for D L Cleaners performing alterations and seamstress work. She also had worked for Sunset Sports as a cashier, in the Deli at Albertsons, and in the fabric department of Wal-Mart in Boise. She was an avid seamstress. She loved to crochet, paint, and do beadwork. She could see a design or pattern, draw it up, and make a dress from it.
Arlenna was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served as a chorister to the Primary, a teacher, and a Young Womens leader. Primary songs were her favorite. Even in the time before her passing, her loved ones surrounded her while they sang primary songs. Of all the things Arlenna enjoyed, spending time with her children and grandchildren is what she loved most.
Arlenna is survived by her children: Michele (Clint) Egbert of Pennsylvania; Gaylene (Bruce) Portela of Clarkston, Michigan; Sheryl (Roger) Thompson of Rigby, Idaho; Nannette (Jerry) Sigler of Boise, Idaho; Kenton (Pam) Hansen of Ucon, Idaho; John (Mary) Hansen of Rigby, Idaho; and Wayne (Pam) Hansen of Nampa, Idaho. And by her stepdaughters: Debra Comstock of Gooding, Idaho; Teresa Wilcox of Meridian, Idaho; and Sandra Link and Mary Ann Hoopes of American Fork, Utah. She has been blessed with thirty-eight grandchildren, sixty-one great grandchildren, and five great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her siblings; Ruth Ormond, Harry Smout, Lila Criddle, and Alyce Pixton, as well as both of her spouses.
A funeral service will be held in her honor Thursday, August 9, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Eckersell Memorial Chapel (101 W. Main Street, Rigby, ID). The family will meet with friends Wednesday, August 8, 2018, at Eckersell Memorial Chapel from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM and again Thursday, prior to services, from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Burial will be in the Annis Little Butte Cemetery. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.eckersellfuneralhome.com.
SERVICES
Funeral Service
Thursday, August 09, 2018
11:00 AM
Eckersell Funeral Home
101 West Main St.
Rigby, Idaho 83442
Arlenna Irene Hoopes, 84, of Boise, Idaho, passed away Thursday, August 02, 2018, in Boise.
Arlenna was born December 22, 1933, in LaBelle, Idaho, the daughter of Orian Smout and Elva Mae Morgan Smout. She attended Rigby schools and graduated from Rigby High School. On October 31, 1952 she married William VaNoy Hansen of Newdale, Idaho. She taught piano lessons while raising her children and had many students in the LaBelle area. In 1962, she and VaNoy divorced. On July 12, 1977 she married Lawrence Raymond Hoopes.
Arlenna was a devoted friend, grandmother, and mother not only to her children but also to many of her childrens friends. Arlenna worked for D L Cleaners performing alterations and seamstress work. She also had worked for Sunset Sports as a cashier, in the Deli at Albertsons, and in the fabric department of Wal-Mart in Boise. She was an avid seamstress. She loved to crochet, paint, and do beadwork. She could see a design or pattern, draw it up, and make a dress from it.
Arlenna was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served as a chorister to the Primary, a teacher, and a Young Womens leader. Primary songs were her favorite. Even in the time before her passing, her loved ones surrounded her while they sang primary songs. Of all the things Arlenna enjoyed, spending time with her children and grandchildren is what she loved most.
Arlenna is survived by her children: Michele (Clint) Egbert of Pennsylvania; Gaylene (Bruce) Portela of Clarkston, Michigan; Sheryl (Roger) Thompson of Rigby, Idaho; Nannette (Jerry) Sigler of Boise, Idaho; Kenton (Pam) Hansen of Ucon, Idaho; John (Mary) Hansen of Rigby, Idaho; and Wayne (Pam) Hansen of Nampa, Idaho. And by her stepdaughters: Debra Comstock of Gooding, Idaho; Teresa Wilcox of Meridian, Idaho; and Sandra Link and Mary Ann Hoopes of American Fork, Utah. She has been blessed with thirty-eight grandchildren, sixty-one great grandchildren, and five great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her siblings; Ruth Ormond, Harry Smout, Lila Criddle, and Alyce Pixton, as well as both of her spouses.
A funeral service will be held in her honor Thursday, August 9, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at Eckersell Memorial Chapel (101 W. Main Street, Rigby, ID). The family will meet with friends Wednesday, August 8, 2018, at Eckersell Memorial Chapel from 6:30 PM to 8:30 PM and again Thursday, prior to services, from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Burial will be in the Annis Little Butte Cemetery. Condolences may be shared with the family at www.eckersellfuneralhome.com.
SERVICES
Funeral Service
Thursday, August 09, 2018
11:00 AM
Eckersell Funeral Home
101 West Main St.
Rigby, Idaho 83442
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