Betty Darlene Johnson Allen

Betty Darlene Johnson Allen, 87, of Howe, passed away peacefully at home in Howe on January 21, 
2019.  She was the third daughter born to Oscar and Hazel Johnson on October 17, 1931 at their home in Arco, ID. Betty was raised in Arco and attended all 12 grades there. After graduating in 1949, she worked at the INL Site then attended Ricks Collage nursing school. Betty married Norman Allen in Elko, Nevada in 1953. They made their home in Twin Falls for four years before making their permanent home in Howe. Betty worked at home on the farm and raised four children. She worked again at the INL Site and later as the office assistant at the Howe school for nine years before retiring in 1993.  
Betty supported many students and grandchildren in 4H, and enjoyed attending as many sporting events as possible and was active in the PTA. Betty and Norm would have celebrated their 66th wedding anniversary in February. Together, they loved square dancing and enjoyed their pinochle parties. Betty was a member of the LDS Church.
She is survived by her husband, Norman Allen: sister Cleo (Leo) Amy, and her children, Scott (Darla) of Howe, Brent (Karla) of Howe, Glenda (Kent) of Coeur d’Alene and Todd (Joel) of Birch Bay, WA: and 13 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by parents Oscar and Hazel (Farnsworth) Johnson, and sister Claris (Harrell)
A viewing will be held Friday January 25th, in Arco, at Anderson Family Funeral home from 5:00 to 6:30 p.m.  Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, January 26th at Howe LDS Chapel with a viewing, prior to the service, at 10:00 a.m.  Arrangements are under the direction of Anderson Family Funeral Home Arco, ID.  In lieu of flowers, Betty requests donations to the American Cancer Society.

Here we go.

New years day we walked around the mall, played on the indoor play-place, and used our newly arranged "Entertainment" budget to get Miss Powell's Cinnamon rolls. Organizing our envelopes from last years budget I found 3 different $100 bills.  Kind of cool.  Mace got a potty for Christmas since he is Petrified of the big one. For a week he wore undies and religiously sat on little blue. Never used it but it was a start.   Since "your baby sister will need your diapers so your a big boy now and go on the potty"  Then he wakes up one day and announces "I'm a girl."  If I was a new age idiot I would say 'Ok do you want to wear a dress or pants with that' by age 5 he would identify as a girl and by 9 get a sex change.    As is I said 'No your a boy but if you want to wear a diaper today that's fine just keep it dry."  and we back off potty training for a while. 

Brody Nef arrived in the US Jan 2nd after a successful 2 year mission to Peru.  Just 3 months after BreAnn left for her mission to Virginia.   A big game hunter asked Dad to make him a Water Buffalo Gun case and Zebra Diaper Bag. My Dad can make anything out of leather.  So Talented! Axel lost his front tooth after a month of trying everything himself from string on a door, drone, Nerf gun...finally came with a cowboy hat and dental floss...."I'm grandpa and I'm brave--pull my tooth."  Also after a month of Hard Jobs Axel earned a new tablet.  His old one had a cracked screen for about a year but recently got so bad it wasn't responding.  I was impressed with his diligence.  BIG JOBS like taking the garbage to the dump trailer, unloading the whole dishwasher, feed & water all animals and doing a load of laundry from sort to fold. I to got into the spirit of big jobs. Thanks to Netflix original series I am hooked on Marie Condo cleaning method. 

Lastly the much anticipated, awaited and well protected PROCTOR GIRL!!!   Azalyn Maureen Born Jan 16 @ 12:57 PM 7 lbs 10 oz 20 in.  Cart and I can't wait to get our stork special deliveries. My last ultrasound she looks so perfect. I want to kiss those cheeks.  I can't believe I didn't post my 20 week baby reveal ultrasound either. 

Dewey Gordon Kelly

Dewey Gordon Kelly passed from this life on Friday, January 4th, 2019 at his home in Idaho Falls (Woodville), where he was born. He was born March 28th, 1935 to William Dewey Kelly and Mary Venna Rockwood Kelly. 

In his younger years he spent a lot of time with his dad farming and working with cattle, in the Woodville area and he always said that the coldest winter he ever spent was a summer he spent in Mackay with Kenneth and his parents. He became very proficient with a lariat, and could catch them in the dark!
He was the third child of four and very active. He loved baseball and playing catch with the kids.
He attended schools in Woodville and Shelley and graduated from Shelley High School in 1953.
He met and married Bella Darlene Ellsworth, July 16th, 1955. Together they had four children. They later divorced. He married Anita Cox on February 25th, 1972. Together they had two daughters. They later divorced.
Dewey spent thirty years driving Greyhound bus and loved the people he served. He made many friends in his travels. Upon retirement he dabbled in farming with his sons and their families (cattle were always a part of the equation) until he physically couldn’t. He lived in Arco for a couple years and made new friends there. He will truly be missed.
He is survived by a sister, Shirley Kathleen (Loel) Hanson; his kids, Marcus D. (Pamela) Kelly, Mishelle Kelly, Kristopher C. (Angela) Kelly; Elise Kelly and Judith Kelly. He leaves behind fourteen grandchildren and twenty-two great grandchildren with more on the way.
He is preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Kenneth R. Kelly; a sister, Dora Stevenson and a son, C. Patrick Kelly.
As per his wishes there will not be a funeral. The family will hold a memorial service when there is green grass. We love you dad.

Last shall be First.

Forgot to get the pictures off Preston's phone for the last quarter before I finished last years blog. Mogpog of memories. Katana class Halloween party. Moving cows. Dad reading bedtime stories to the kids. Conference with Grandparents.   Kids playing in the leaves at the church after a primary meeting.  Drinks at Sips.  Kelly family at FB Convention.Silly faces at the library Christmas party. A twirly girl dress I made. Mace B-day.  More around Christmas.  And I believe the only picture of Shadow. Our cute CHUG.  Which I didn't know I had and which become more precious as she ran away the end of January and a few weeks later was found dead on the road.