Wilma Arlene McKenzie

Wilma Arlene Rhinehart/McKenzie was born in Twin Falls on Nov. 18, 1930, to Leo and Leona Crane (preceded in death). She died in Brigham City, Utah, on Tuesday, May 26, 2009. Our dear mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt and cousin was raised in Twin Falls by her father, mother and grand-mother. She moved to California with her husband, Shirley, and four children in 1954. She had four more children. She divorced in 1960. She raised her eight children and then married William McKenzie in 1978. They moved to Utah in 1980 and settled in Richfield until 1986, when they moved to northern Utah, then settled in Brigham City. She was a seamstress and upholsterer by trade and did beautiful pieces of work that lasted more than 25 years. Her children learned strong work ethics from her example. Her siblings are Patricia Eliot and Ethel Anderson (preceded in death), Don (Jean) Crane of Kennewick, Wash., and Linda (Jack) Davies of Fillmore, Utah. Her children are Ron (Linda) Rhinehart of Hemet, Calif.; grandchildren, Ronnie, Kevin and Ben; Connie Sheridan/Zitzner Rhinehart (preceded in death), grandchildren, Curtis and Dawn; Mike (Jackie) Rhinehart of Fillmore, Utah, grandchildren, Michael, Chris, Timothy (preceded in death), Tiffany and Nicole; Bobby (Debbie) Rhinehart of Corona, Calif., grandchildren, Matthew, Bobby and Kassie; Debbie Magleby-Rhinehart of Riverside, Calif., grandchildren, Bryan, Sabrina, David and Katrina; David (Debbie) Rhinehart of Brigham City, Utah, grandchildren, Shannon, David, Kevin and Leia; Liz Closson/Rhinehart of Kerrville, Texas, grandchildren, Rhonda, Randy and Robby; Steve Rhinehart of Ogden, Utah, grandchildren, Heather, Stephen and Mandi; and numerous great-grandchildren. She will be remembered for raising eight children as a single parent (remarkable). She loved to cook for her family and friends when the occasion arose (mmmm). She will be mostly remembered for her kind heart and willingness to help her children's countless friends and family. She loved her children so much, and it was shown by her many personal sacrifices she made for them. She will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved her. God bless you. Rest in peace "Bean Pole." We Love You So Much. The funeral for Wilma will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 30, at Parke's Magic Valley Funeral Home, 2551 Kimberly Road in Twin Falls. Her sons, Steve and Ron, will officiate. Interment will be held following the service at Sunset Memorial Park in Twin Falls. All services and arrangements are under the direction of the Parke's Magic Valley Funeral Home of Twin Falls.