DEATH: Florence Forbush (1919-2010)
Florence Nightingale Kirby Forbush passed away peacefully at the age of 90 on March 21, 2010, in Rexburg. She was surrounded by her family.
Florence was the ninth and last child born to John Henderson Kirby and Agnes Johnston in Blackfoot on Oct. 20, 1919. Florence's father passed away five weeks prior to her birth.
She was a devoted daughter to her Scottish mother and had a deep bond with her siblings.
She attended schools in Blackfoot, Idaho, Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, and Pocatello General Hospital, where she graduated with her nursing degree in 1944. Florence served in the U.S. Army Nurse Corps in California, Utah and Japan during World War II. She worked in the Idaho Falls LDS Hospital and helped open Bingham Memorial Hospital as a nursery supervisor. Her service in this capacity brought her great joy and gratitude from those recipients of her devotion and sacrifice. Florence enjoyed working for private doctors in the Blackfoot area. She loved being a nurse. She was pleased to see that some of her granddaughters are pursuing a nursing career.
After her marriage to Harold Forbush on Oct. 30, 1953, in the Idaho Falls LDS temple, the couple lived in Driggs. From this time forward, her life was in the service of her husband and her children. She loved visiting, especially the elderly. She had a special gift in seeing the needs of others and meeting those needs. In June 1966 the family moved from Teton Valley to Rexburg. Florence enjoyed making quilts for her family, and everyone loved her potato salad. At Christmas time her family and neighbors were the recipients of her delicious peanut brittle. Upon Harold's retirement from Madison County Magistrate, they moved to Idaho Falls and enjoyed 16 years there. Florence had a love for roses and tended her flower garden with care. She always enjoyed it when her grandchildren came to visit. Her sense of humor seemed to help others forget about their worries and brighten their day. Her motto was to "Keep smiling."
Due to declining health, in August 2001 they moved back to Rexburg to be closer to their family. Florence was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She had great love for her family, faith and country. Her example of service and devotion to her husband, her example of love and acceptance, and her courageous ability to endure to the end is a legacy she will leave to those who knew her best.
Florence is survived by her husband, sons Hal and Kirby (the late Jodi Jensen) and daughter Gale (Scott) Willmore. She is also survived by two older sisters, Violet Packer and Catherine Jensen as well as 16 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings, John (died in infancy), John Kirby, Agnes Knapton, James Kirby, George Kirby, Andrew Kirby and an infant daughter, Agnes Blanche.
As a family we want to express our heartfelt gratitude for so many that have gently and lovingly cared for our wife, mother and grandmother over the past several years.
Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Saturday, March 27, at Flamm Funeral Home. The family will receive friends Friday from 5:30 to 7 p.m. and again from 10 to 10:45 a.m. prior to services both times at the funeral home. Interment will be in the Sugar City Cemetery. Military rites will be performed by the Madison County Veterans. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.flammfh.com.
Published in Rexburg Standard Journal on March 25, 2010
Comments: Obituary for Rue Jolley Cowley Christiansen d/o Lawrence Evan Jolley & Thelma Larsen
Rue JOLLEY
Birth Date: 31 Dec 1932
Death Date: 2 Jul 2005
Social Security Number: 529-34-9565
State or Territory Where Number Was Issued: Utah
Death Residence Localities ZIP Code: 84015
Localities: Anchorage, Davis, Utah Arsenal, Davis, Utah Clearfield, Davis, Utah Clinton, Davis, Utah Sunset, Davis, Utah West Point, Davis, UtahOBIT: The Standard-Examiner, 6 JUL 2005
Rue Jolley
Jolley, Rue CLEARFIELD - Rue Jolley, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away July 2, 2005, surrounded by his family, of complications due to a stroke.
Rue was born December 31, 1932 in Emery County. His parents were Lawerence Evan Jolley and Thelma Larsen. Rue had three sisters and one brother.
He graduated from No. Sevier High School and went on to the U.S. Air Force and is a veteran of the Korean War.
He married Lena Bell Cowley and later divorced; then he married Mary Louise Christiansen.
He worked for Clark Tank Lines for 30 plus years. He loved sports and the great outdoors. He loved to watch the Utah Jazz, and going hunting and fishing.
He leaves behind his wife Mary and six children, Kerri Swartzmiller of Nephi, UT; David B. Jolley of Raleigh, NC; Dallen R. Jolley of Dayton, ID; Brett Jolley of Ogden, UT; Brittany Springer of Clearfield, UT; Natasha Jolley of Brigham City, UT; brother Ted Jolley of Venice, UT; sister Linda Crane of Salina, U T; 15 grandchildren; and one great-grandson. He was preceded in death by sisters Juanita Shields and JoAnn Stringer; parents, Lawerence and Thelma Jolley.
Graveside services will be held on Thursday, July 7, 2005 at Myers Evergreen Memorial Park, 100 Monroe Blvd. Friends may call on Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at Myers Mortuary in Ogden, 845 Washington Blvd. Send condolences to family at www.myers-mortuary.com
Published in the Standard-Examiner on 7/6/2005.