Franklin, Idaho JoAnn S. Kingford
Franklin - JoAnn Smith Kingsford, 76, passed away Wednesday, October 7, 2009 in Preston, Idaho. She was born on September 6, 1933 in Hyrum, Utah to Nelton and Gladys Chugg Smith. She married Deon W. Kingsford on June 25, 1954 in Hyrum, Utah. They were later sealed in the Logan LDS Temple.
JoAnn loved games and particularly enjoyed pinochle club, bowling, and shopping. She loved to spend time with family and enjoyed family parties, and watching the Utah Jazz. She was a member of the DUP, Relief Society compassionate service, and a visiting teacher, as well as a librarian. She also worked many years for the US Postal Service in Franklin.
She is survived by her husband Deon W. Kingsford, of Franklin; a daughter DeAnn (Lynn) Foster, of Preston, ID; a son Richard (Robin) Kingsford, of Preston, ID; four grandchildren, and five great grandchildren, a sister Iva Lou (Glenn) Hiibner, of Mendon, UT; and a brother Homer (Connie) Smith, of Logan, UT; and a sister-in-law Sheila Smith, of Hyrum, UT. She was preceded in death by a son Gary Kingsford, two sisters Cleo Thorup and Rula Cushman, and five brothers Ariel Hansen, Asell Bill Smith, Stratford Smith, Jack Smith, and Robert Smith.
Funeral services will be held Monday, October 12, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. in the Franklin Stake Center with Bishop David Woodward conducting. Friends may call Sunday from 6-8 p.m. at Webb Funeral Home, 109 East Oneida in Preston and Monday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the Stake Center in Franklin. Interment will be in the Franklin Cemetery. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.webbmortuary.com.