Obituary of Ethel Beckstead Parry

Following a lingering illness, Ethel Beckstead Parry passed away August 18, 2010 in Salt Lake city, Utah. She was born in Preston, Idaho on May 8, 1933 to Elmer Gordon Beckstead and Lillie Velda Winger Beckstead. She graduated from Preston High School in 1951 and attended LDS Business College in SLC. Ethel married Keith N. Parry of Preston, August 18, 1952 in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. She is survived by her children, Dennis (Debbie) Providence, Utah; Steven (Michelle) Logan, Utah; David, Twin Falls, Idaho; Melanie Cook (Gary), Twin Falls, Idaho; and Michael, Lucinda, PA. She is also survived by her brother Gordon Beckstead and her husband John H. Anderson. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Keith N. Parry, and her sisters, Romas Hymas, Claudia Brown, Marlene Swindell and Beverly Beckstead. Ethel and her husband Keith owned and operated Dairy Queen Restaurants in Twin Falls, Idaho and Logan, Utah. She loved to scrapbook and write poetry. She was a poet who favored many with her talent of weaving words. Her flowers and yard were a special pleasure for her and she kept a beautiful yard. She had a gift for flowering arranging and shared this talent with her friends and family. Ethel had a strong testimony of Jesus Christ and served him faithfully. She held many church positions including Relief Society President. She was a gifted teacher in Primary, Young Women’s and Relief Society. She was a visiting teacher who loved to visit the sisters. She was always ready to share a meal with neighbors, friends and those in need. Ethel and her sister Claudia served a LDS genealogy mission to Orlando, Florida and Salt Lake City, Utah. She was a good friend to young and old and always remembered birthdays and special occasions. Her grandchildren were very special to her and she loved to shop with them. She always had time to have a game of Uno or SkipBo with them. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, August 23, 2010 at the 5th Ward LDS Chapel, 2085 S. Temple Dr, Twin Falls, Idaho with Bishop Gary Moffitt conducting. Burial will be at the Preston Cemetery following the services. A viewing will be held from 6:00-8:00 PM, Sunday, August 22 at Rosenau Funeral Home, 2826 Addison Ave. E., Twin Falls, and 1 hour prior to the services on Monday at the church. Family and friends are encouraged to share your thoughts about Ethel at www.rosenaufuneralhome.com