Eloise Turner Olsen

ELOISE TURNER OLSEN 1919 - 2009 Eloise Turner Olsen, 89, left this mortal existence to be reunited with loved ones the morning of Thursday, June 25, 2009. She was born December 16, 1919 in La Harpe, Illinois. She was the fourth daughter of John Kenneth Turner and Grace Elizabeth Ritchey. Eloise met Floyd Harry Olsen and they were married September 5, 1937 in Kimberly, Idaho. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Logan Utah Temple. To this union were born six sons and a daughter. Floyd passed away April 27, 1987. As an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she served in various callings, including Cub Scout Den Mother, helping many of her own sons earn their Eagle Scout Award. She also received her den mother's key in the Cub Scout Program. Eloise served as a worker in the Boise Idaho Temple with her husband for several years. They were privileged to serve a church mission together in the Manti and St.George areas. She was a talented and gifted lady. As an expert seamstress she duplicated fashions from magazines for her daughter's prom and party dresses. Meticulous in her quilting, embroidery, and crocheting skills, Eloise made many beautiful items for her family and friends including doilies, colorful afghans, and handmade Christmas ornaments. Eloise was a devoted stay-at-home mom and always put the needs of others ahead of her own. She loved to entertain and to play games especially with her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her three sisters and a half sister. She is survived by her seven children: Kenneth (Jeannie), JoAnnClark, J.R. (Susan), Roger, Robert (Carol), Jerry (Sheryl), and Stephen (Lana). Her greatest joy was her family which includes 23 grandchildren and 37 great grandchildren. The funeral service will be held Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. at the Kimberly Idaho Stake Center, 3850 N 3500 E, Kimberly, Idaho. Family and friends are invited to visit on Tuesday, June 30 from 5-6:30PM at Parke's Funeral Home and Wednesday from 1-1:45PM at the KimberlyStakeCenter. Interment will be in the Twin Falls Cemetery.