Bonnie Lou Hobbs Larsen

MINK CREEK, IDAHO BONNIE LARSEN

Bonnie Lou Larsen, 76, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 8, 2011 in Mesa, Arizona at Mission Palms of Mesa Health and Rehabilitation. She was born December 23, 1934 in Preston, Idaho to J. Leslie and Florence Hobbs. Bonnie was sealed for time and all eternity to Raylo Barlow Larsen in the Logan Temple on May 1, 1953.

Bonnie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She lived most of her married life in Mink Creek as a farmer's wife. Bonnie was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Over the years, she served in many callings including the Stake Relief Society presidency and board, Relief Society president, Young Women's president, Primary president, librarian, activities committee, teacher, and music director. When she wasn't working on the farm or serving those around her, she loved crafts. She enjoyed sewing, painting, crocheting, and quilting. She also loved to go on long bike rides with her family, write in her journal, and bake yummy treats.

Bonnie is survived by her son, R. Craig (Elaine) Larsen, of Mink Creek, Idaho; her daughter, Sheri Lynn (Richard) Hendricks, of Mesa, Arizona; 13 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Jean Hopson and Angie (Ross) Conlin; and two brothers, Bruce (Marjorie) Hobbs and Kent (Delores) Hobbs. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Raylo, and her parents.

Funeral services will be held Friday, May 13, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. in the Mink Creek LDS Chapel with Bishop Kent Egley conducting. A viewing will be held Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at the new Webb Funeral Home, 1005 South 8th East, in Preston and Friday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the church. Interment will be in the Mink Creek Cemetery. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.webbmortuary.com.