Orval James Rallison

Franklin, Idaho - - - Orval J. Rallison
Franklin - Orval James Rallison passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 13, 2010 from Leukemia. Orval was born November 2, 1930 in Salt Lake City to Leo and Lucile Peterson Rallison.
Orval spent his youth exploring the green hills of Mink Creek. Later, at Logan High School, he excelled at football and other sports. He spent summers working as a real cowboy, west of Snowville, UT. Orval received an LDS mission call to Hawaii, but, the Army wanted to draft him. Orval fooled the Army by joining the Navy instead. He served four years during the Korean Conflict, and saw some exotic parts of the world on a battleship as a gunner and pipe fitter. Thusly surviving Korea, Orval went on to obtain a degree at Utah State in Civil Engineering. At USU, Orval's eye was caught by a pretty young farm girl named Vaunda Oliverson, from the mountains east of Franklin. They had four above average children. They involved them in 4-H projects, and other farm related responsibilities. Orval financed their endeavors by working for the U.S. Forrest Service designing and building many of our local mountain roads and bridges.

Orval, along with Vaunda, loved to travel and zip around on "wheelers and sleds" with their beloved, life-long friends and family, always having a rockin good time! Orval loved spending time with his children. The girls with rodeo queen contests and with his boys on the farm. His buttons seemed to pop at what his children have been able to accomplish. He loved to play with his family and grandkids in the country setting, north of Franklin. Orval was involved in scouting activities, bishoprics and other leadership positions. Together, Orval and Vaunda served in the Oakland, CA and the Martins Cove Missions. They also served at the Logan Temple.

He is survived by his wife Vaunda, his children Susan (Reed) Hart, David (Sherri Dee) Rallison, Doug (Sherrie Lynn) Rallison, Rozanne (Rod) Ashby, 20 grandkids and 4 and A½ great grandchildren. Also, by brothers and sisters; Dr. Marvin Rallison, Gene Rallison, Marietta Richards, Anna Lou LaPray and Dr. Richard Rallison. Orval was preceded in death by parents, Leo and Lucile Rallison and sister, Bernice Larcheid, and twin grandsons.

Funeral Services will be held at the Franklin Stake Center in Franklin, ID on Thursday, March 18, 2010 at 12:00 p.m. A viewing will be held at Webb Funeral Home's new location at 1005 South 800 East in Preston on Wednesday evening from 6-8 p.m. and Thursday from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the church. Interment will be in the Franklin Cemetery. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.webbmortuary.com.
The family would like to express their many thanks to all of the friends and medical support people that have helped to see Orval through this difficult sickness. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Franklin 1st Ward Missionary Fund for Elders Scott Rallison and Stephen Rallison.