married 28 April 1944∼Afton grew up in both Victor and Shelley. After graduating from Shelley High School in 1942, she continued her education earning her degree as a registered nurse from the Idaho Falls LDS School of Nursing in 1945. On April 28, 1944, she was married and sealed to her eternal companion, William Harvey Bills, in the Logan, Utah temple. Afton and Harvey made their home in Rigby. She taught at her alma mater, worked as a school nurse, and later as a Jefferson County Health Nurse and public health nurse for District Seven Health Department where she served her community and surrounding areas for 19 years. After retiring, she continued her passion for service and became a consultant at a group home for patients with disabilities until the age of 80. She was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints serving in various callings throughout her life. She found joy in working hard whether it was at work or at home on the farm. Road trips with her husband, visiting her family, and traveling abroad became a favorite past time. Survivors included: children Linda Jean (Michael) Reeves of Rigby, Glen Harvey (Melinda) Bills of Swan Valley, Mark Steven Bills of Rigby and Kerry David (Kathy) Bills of Rigby; brother Wayne (Nola) Curtis of Idaho Falls; 19 grandchildren and 111 great grandchildren. Preceding were grandchildren, Jeffrey, Emilee, and Jeremy Bills. Graveside services held on Saturday, June 6th.
married 28 April 1944∼Afton grew up in both Victor and Shelley. After graduating from Shelley High School in 1942, she continued her education earning her degree as a registered nurse from the Idaho Falls LDS School of Nursing in 1945. On April 28, 1944, she was married and sealed to her eternal companion, William Harvey Bills, in the Logan, Utah temple. Afton and Harvey made their home in Rigby. She taught at her alma mater, worked as a school nurse, and later as a Jefferson County Health Nurse and public health nurse for District Seven Health Department where she served her community and surrounding areas for 19 years. After retiring, she continued her passion for service and became a consultant at a group home for patients with disabilities until the age of 80. She was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints serving in various callings throughout her life. She found joy in working hard whether it was at work or at home on the farm. Road trips with her husband, visiting her family, and traveling abroad became a favorite past time. Survivors included: children Linda Jean (Michael) Reeves of Rigby, Glen Harvey (Melinda) Bills of Swan Valley, Mark Steven Bills of Rigby and Kerry David (Kathy) Bills of Rigby; brother Wayne (Nola) Curtis of Idaho Falls; 19 grandchildren and 111 great grandchildren. Preceding were grandchildren, Jeffrey, Emilee, and Jeremy Bills. Graveside services held on Saturday, June 6th.
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