Preston, Idaho - - - Thelma P. Griffeth
Preston - Thelma Vilate Perkins Griffeth, 98, passed away peacefully surroundedb by her family on Friday, January 17, 2014 at the Franklin County Medical Center in Preston, Idaho. She was born on May 22, 1915 in Preston, Idaho to Joseph Marion and Nellie Bell Perkins. She married Douglas Griffeth on November 30, 1932 in the Logan LDS Temple.
Thelma enjoyed yard work and growing raspberries. She made great raspberry jam and lots of bread. She loved her family and her grandchildren and never missed a West Side Game on the Radio. She also made beautiful dolls and will be remembered for them.
She is survived by her children Betty Fredrickson, of Weston, Idaho; and Glen Griffeth, of McCammon, ID; eight grandchildren, 27 grandchildren, and 22 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Douglas, and a baby girl Thelma Beth Griffeth.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 20, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. in the Preston 8th Ward LDS Chapel, 213 South 200 East in Preston with Bishop Jerry Petterborg conducting. A viewing will be held Monday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at the church. Interment will be in the Fairview Cemetery. Memories and condolences may be shared with the family at www.webbmortuary.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Webb Funeral Home in Preston.