Vona K. Shelton

Eckersell Memorial Chapel 101 West Main Street Rigby, Idaho 83442 745-6604 Vona K Allen Shelton, age 75, of Idaho Falls, died Thursday, September 9, 2010 at Pine Brook Assisted Living Center in Idaho Falls. Vona was born January 28, 1935 in Seattle, Washington. A daughter to Rollin Lyman Allen and Helen Miskin Allen. She attended schools in Tetonia and Idaho Falls, graduating from Idaho Falls High School. She then attended BYU in Provo, Utah. She married Burton Shelton July 6, 2004 in the Idaho Falls Temple. She lived in Utah, Alaska, Washington, Idaho, Iowa and California. She was a member of the LDS Church and enjoyed attending the Temple. She enjoyed animals, especially horses and goats, gardening, sewing, singing and telling stories from her childhood. She lived for her children. She is survived by her husband, Burton Shelton of Idaho Falls, three daughters; Nawlene Reynolds of Idaho Falls, Terrah (Brandon) Hatch of Colville, Washington, Rebecca (Marius) Gilca of Salt Lake City, Utah, two sons Nathan (Teresa) Hancock of Ucon, Todd (Brenda) Hyde of Iona, three sisters: Roxy Brazzeal of Idaho Falls, Sozel (Jerry) Mumm of Rexburg, Jamar Wilson of Salt Lake City, Utah, two brothers Eric (Gayle) Allen of Salt Lake City, Utah and Arrel (Marcia) Allen of St. Anthony, 16 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and one son Brett Hancock, and one brother. Graveside services will be held Saturday, September 11, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. in the Ucon Cemetery. The family will gather at the Ucon Stake Center following the graveside services. Family would appreciate donations towards Alzheimer research. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.eckersellfuneralhome.com