Mink Creek, Idaho - - - Arlene J. Warburton
Mink Creek - Arlene Watson Jepsen Warburton returned to her Heavenly Father on October 22, 2009. Arlene was born in Preston, Idaho on June 19, 1936. She was the ninth of ten children born to Hyrum and Agnes Jepsen and was raised in Mink Creek on the family farm. She was a graduate of Preston High School and the Preston LDS Seminary. Arlene married her husband, John on July 7, 1956 in Mink Creek. They sailed to England where they were sealed for time and all eternity in the London Temple.
Arlene has always been an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She has truly been blessed by her activity in the church as she traveled throughout the world with her husband and family in the US Air Force. She has served in various callings in the Primary, Young Women's and Relief Society organizations including Primary President and Relief Society President. More recently she served with her husband John as Ward Missionaries. Arlene has given much of her life in service and, as a result, is loved and respected by many.
Arlene is survived by her husband of 53 years, John Warburton, six children David (Wendy) Warburton, American Fork, UT; Rita (Richard) Cargill, of Beaumont, CA; Paul (Sandalee) Warburton, St George, UT; Cherise (Tracy) Olsen, of Franklin, ID; James (Chantelle) Warburton, of Highland, UT; and Michelle (Jeff) Nate, of Preston, ID; 21 grandchildren, three great grandchildren, two brothers Donald Jepsen, Hyrum "Bud" Jepsen, and two sisters Phyllis Steneck, and Vera Adams. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters Madoline Jepsen and Ruth Jensen, and three brothers James, Vern, and Herman, and a grandson Tyler Olsen.
Funeral services will be held Monday, October 26, 2009 at 12:00 noon in the Mink Creek LDS Chapel with Bishop Kent Egley conducting. A viewing will be held Sunday from 6-8 p.m. at Webb Funeral Home, 109 East Oneida in Preston, and Monday from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the church in Mink Creek. Interment will be in the Mink Creek cemetery. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.webbmortuary.com.