Eva LaVon Hitt

BURLEY – Eva LaVon Hitt, age 86, of Burley, passed away Thursday, July 12, 2012, in Burley.

Eva was born November 1, 1925, in Rupert, the daughter of Carl Samuel and Eva LaVon Olmstead Lowder. She graduated from Rupert High School. Eva married Joseph Hitt on March 29, 1952, 60 years ago in Sunnyvale, California.

Eva enjoyed traveling and had been to 13 different countries and many states. She also loved fishing, camping and snow skiing. Eva also enjoyed being with her children and grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband, Joseph Hitt; three children, Joseph W. Hitt of Lacey, WA, Richard C. (Peggy) Hitt of Mountain Home, and Bonnie M. (John) Weston of Jerome; nine grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by one brother, Doyle Lowder.

Eva was preceded in death by her parents; three children, Daniel Mongeau, Estralita Hitt, and Beverly Hitt; and three siblings, Mary Beth Lampkin, Philip Lowder, and Barbara Johnson.

A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 16, 2012, at the Gem Memorial Gardens.

Friends and family may call from 6 until 8 p.m. Sunday, July 15, at the Rasmussen Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley and on Monday, from 9:45 until 10:30 a.m. also at the Rasmussen Funeral Home prior to the graveside service.