Virginia Mary Wheeler Mortenson Harris

Preston, Idaho Virginia M. HarrisPreston - Virginia Mary Wheeler Mortenson Harris, 90, passed away from natural causes on March 31, 2008 in the Heritage Home in Preston, Idaho. She was born on September 23, 1917 in Glendale, Idaho to Ray and Benta Nielson Wheeler. She lived in Glendale all through her youth and throughout her schooling. After high school, her family moved to Logan, Utah where her father became a baker. Later she met and married Jim Murry Mortenson. He passed away in 1955 from cancer. Virginia later married William (Bill) MaGee Harris from Preston and they joined their two families. With this large family there was always lots of fun. She loved hunting, fishing, and camping with all of them. She also spent 30 years as a mail carrier between Preston to Thatcher. Being the only woman in the family she also loved her flower gardens.She is survived by her three sons, Jerry M. (Cona) Mortenson, Pocatello, ID; Jim D. (DeeAnn) Mortenson, Glenrock, WY; and Terry R. (Janna) Mortenson, Soda Springs, ID; step-children Glen (Joyce) Harris, Bancroft, ID; Evan (Radene) Harris, Preston, ID; Van (Gala) Harris, Casper, WY; two brothers Don (Carol) Wheeler, Fruitland, ID; and Van (Marie) Wheeler, Logan, UT. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husbands, Jim Mortenson and Bill Harris, two brothers Lonnie and Raymond Wheeler, and one sister Zela Wheeler Dawson, and a step son Neal Harris. Memorial services will be held Saturday, April 5, 2008 in the Lago Cemetery at approximately 1:30 p.m. Friends may call from 12-12:45 at the Preston 7th Ward Chapel, 155 North 200 West, in Preston. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.webbmorturary.com.