Marjorie Evelena Pettingill

BURLEY - Marjorie Evelena Pettingill, 87, of Burley, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2014.

Margie was born on June 17, 1927, in Canton, Texas, and early in her life, her family moved to California where she met and married Redge Pettingill on Dec. 24, 1945. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Logan Utah LDS Temple. They spent 68 wonderful years together.

After more than 30 years of employment at Patton State Hospital in Highland, Calif., Margie and Redge retired to Elba, Idaho. They later relocated to the city of Burley.

She is survived by her husband, Redge; two daughters, Gina Despain (Kenneth) of Rupert, and Nancy Bihlmaier (Fred) of Provo, Utah; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Peggy McNamara; and a great-grandson, Garrett Lisonbee.

The family expresses their sincere appreciation to the special caregivers, Toni Thomas and Kayle Child.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 29, at the Burley LDS 2nd and 4th Ward Church, 515 E. 16th St., in Burley, where family and friends may call from 9:45 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. Officiating will be Bishop Clay Handy. Burial will follow at the Grand View Cemetery in Elba.

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