Obituary of Violet Genevive Conners

Violet Genevive Conners Twin Falls - Violet Genevive Conners passed away on Thursday, February 7, 2013. Violet was born to Elmer Joseph Jameson and Anna Johnson in Wallace, South Dakota, on November 18, 1916, one of eleven children. Violet attended schools in McLaughlin and McIntosh, South Dakota, graduating from high school in Estelline, South Dakota, in 1938. Violet was born with an adventuresome spirit. Following graduation, she hitchhiked with a friend to California and then later returned to Wyoming. There, she graduated from beauty school in February, 1945, and worked in that profession for about 10 years. Growing tired of being a hair stylist, she began working as a waitress. In her travels, she met her future husband, Roy Conners. Following their marriage on June 10, 1948, they moved to Juneau, Alaska, where Roy worked for an airline as a mechanic. After a few years, they transferred from Juneau to Anchorage. Violet worked for 20 years in a civilian position for Elmendorf Air Force Base in Alaska. Following their retirement, they moved to Lacey, Washington. Violet’s husband diedDecember 26, 1995. Violet remained in Lacey until moving in 2001 to Twin Falls, Idaho, to be closer to her sister, Jeanette, and her family. She has been residing at Bridgeview Estates since arriving in Twin Falls. Violet enjoyed many hobbies and volunteered for causes that were important to her. She and her husband loved Alaska and spent lots of time fishing and traveling the state. Roy was a professional photographer, which motivated them to explore Alaska, as well as the world. Other interests of Violet’s include needlework, playing cards, and doing crossword puzzles. Since she always resided so far from friends and family, she loved keeping up to date by receiving letters. You could always depend on a response to your letter from her within a few days. Violet also kept a journal on and off during her lifetime. She had a great love of animals and she and Roy always had a companion dog with them. Violet is survived by three sisters and three brothers: Evelyn Larson, Phoenix, AZ; Jeanette Larson, Twin Falls, ID; Lela Utter, Emmett, ID; Mervin Jameson, Mountain Grove, MO; Jim Jameson, McIntosh, SD; and David Jameson, Grand Forks, ND. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy, and her siblings, James Jameson, Orton Jameson, Wanda MacGregor, and Lynn Beaver. A celebration of life will be held in the Great Room at Bridgeview Estates, Twin Falls, at 2:00 p.m., Monday, February 11, 2013. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Kimberly Christian Church, PO Box 98, Kimberly, ID 83341. The family wishes to extend deep appreciation to the Bridgeview community and especially the staff for their love and care during Violet’s stay in Bridgeview Estates. She loved her home in Bridgeview. Thanks also to the Visions Hospice staff for their wonderful care for Violet in her final days. Arrangements are under the direction of Dustin Godfrey and the staff at Rosenau Funeral Home. The following poem was found in Violet’s things and in light of her obsessive letter writing, we would like to share it. This is the sweet Violet we knew: Just a little line to say I’m living That I’m not among the dead; Tho’ I’m getting more forgetful, And more mixed up in my head. For some times I don’t remember When I’m standing at the stair; If I must go up for something Or I’ve just come down from there. And before the fridge so often My poor mind is filled with doubt; Have I just put food away Or have I come to take some out? And there are times when it gets dark And my nightcap on my head; I don’t know if I’m retiring Or just getting out of bed. So if it’s my turn to write to you There’s no need in getting sore; I may think that I have written And don’t want to be a bore! So remember I do love you And I do wish you were here; And now it’s nearly mail time So I just say goodbye, my dear. There I stood beside the mailbox With my face so very red; Instead of mailing you my letter I had opened it instead!