WHITNEY, IDAHO ARLENE POOLE
WHITNEY- Georgia Arlene Poole, 74, passed away on Dec. 7, 2011, in Preston, Idaho. She was born March 31, 1937, in Preston, Idaho to William Wright and Georgia Hyde Poole. A twin brother, George Arlend Poole, was born a few minutes before her.
She attended grades one through eight in the Whitney Elementary School and graduated from Preston High School in 1955. She attended Brigham Young University. Arlene earned a degree as a dental assistant in San Francisco, California. Upon graduation, she worked for Dr. Quill Allen, DDS, in Logan, Utah for 28 years. When Dr. Allen retired, she decided to pursue different employment opportunities. Some jobs she found interesting were being a nanny to a family in Staten Island, New York and then for a family in Park City, Utah. She loved the children she cared for. She also worked as a hostess at the Bridgerland Restaurant in Logan.
She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where she served primarily as a teacher in Primary, Sunday School or Mutual. She gave 100% to each calling. She liked to read and enjoyed studying church books and the scriptures.
She is survived by her siblings, Maxine (Richard) Knight of Bountiful, Utah; Arlend (Cleo) Poole of Whitney; William D. (Maxine) Poole of Woods Cross, Utah; Virginia Flippence of Preston, Idaho; Douglas (Debbie) Poole of West Valley City, Utah; Richard (Debbie) Poole of Whitney; and by many nieces and nephews. She is also preceded in death by her parents and a brother-in-law, Larry Flippence.
Arlene was diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease in 1991. She has spent the last 9 years in the Franklin County Transitional Care Center. Her family expresses their gratitude to Dr. David Beckstead and the staff at the care center for their love, compassionate service and tender care given to Arlene.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Dec. 17, 2011, at noon in the Whitney First Ward Chapel. Friends may call Saturday from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the church. Interment will be in the Whitney Cemetery. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.webbmortuary.com