Jo Ann Kidd

BURLEY – Jo Ann Kidd, age 85, a long-time resident of Springdale, Idaho, died Saturday, Sept. 26, 2015, at Woodstone Memory Care in Twin Falls, with her family at her side.

She was born Nov. 30, 1930, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Don and Betsy Jane Jones Parkin. She eventually moved to Whistle Creek, Wyo., where she attended Byron High School. Jo Ann loved school and participated in theater, plays, marching band, and her favorite, cheerleading.

Throughout Jo Ann’s life, she was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where she held many callings. Many may remember her as the owner of the Old Buggy Inn in Albion, and the Becky Ann Café in Paul. Through her example, she instilled a great work ethic in her children and grandchildren.

She is survived by her children, Steve (Anita) Reno of South Jordan, Utah, Joy (Tim) Matthews of Jerome, Drenda (Scott) Browen of Adrian, Ore., and Brent Woodall of Gooding; 12 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren. Also surviving are two brothers, Clyde J. Parkin and Jack C. Parkin, both of Rupert; and one sister, Phyllis Thomas of Rupert.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Ruth; and the love of her life, Dale Kidd.

The funeral service will be 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, at the Springdale LDS Church, 519 E. 200 S., of Burley, where family and friends may call from 9:30 until 10:45 a.m. Burial will follow in the Declo Cemetery.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Rasmussen Funeral Home of Burley.