Theta Whittier

Theta Whittier, age 91, of May, Idaho, died Friday, July 16, 2010, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls. Theta was born February 21, 1919 at Peterson, Utah a daughter to John Silas and Nancy Elva Hulet. She attended schools in Morgan, Utah graduating from Morgan High School as valedictorian of her graduating class. She married James Chester Whittier February 5, 1943 in Ely Nevada. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Logan LDS Temple. She was an active member of the LDS Church and served as organist for over 50 years and in all the women’s auxiliaries. She worked as a bookkeeper in American Falls, farmed with her husband in Rockland. She moved to Pahsimeroi Valley where they lived and ranched for the rest of her life. She helped supplement the family income by driving school bus and was custodian of the Pahsimeroi Branch of the LDS Church. She enjoyed music, and was the pianist for the Patterson Elementary School programs for many years. She also enjoyed reading, crocheting, embroidery work, and loved to travel, her most cherished memories were her trips to Alaska and Hawaii. Theta lived a life full of service and sacrifice. Survivors include three daughters, LaRue Bunker of Rigby, Ilene (Ken) Shirts of Athol, Idaho, Irene Whittier of Logan, Utah, four sons, Larry (Judi) Whittier of May, Idaho, Randy (Laura) Whittier of Pingree, Idaho, Robert (Flora) Whittier of Aiea, Hawaii, Terry Whittier of Salmon, one sister, Fae Moss of Pocatello, one brother Ray (Lorraine) Hulet of Smithfield, Utah, 17 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, 1 daughter Kathleen, one son Jimmy, one sister, one brother and one daughter-in-law. Funeral services will be held Friday, July 23, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. in the Pahsimeroi LDS Chapel in Patterson, Idaho. The family will visit with friends on Friday from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. at the church. Burial will be in the May Cemetery under the direction of Eckersell Memorial Chapel in Rigby.