Thelma Wood Mickelsen, 90, of Blackfoot, passed away Monday, Oct. 6, 2008 at the Bingham Memorial Hospital.
Thelma was born June 15, 1918 in Driggs, Idaho, to Walter John and Clara May Fenton Wood. She attended school in Driggs and Bates, graduating from Teton High School. She had lived her entire life in Driggs until 1983 when she moved to Blackfoot to be near her children.
On Nov. 16, 1937 Thelma married Talmage H. McGee Mickelsen, in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. They made their home in Tetonia and Cache and raised four children. Talmage preceded her in death in 1981.
As an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Thelma fulfilled callings in the Relief Society Presidency, Primary Presidency, Young Women’s Program, and was a Stake Missionary in the Blackfoot South Stake.
Thelma was a member of the Idaho Cowbelles and had served as Past President of the Teton Co. Chapter. She was voted Farm Bureau Wife of The Year in 1991. She enjoyed crocheting, quilting, and playing the piano (which she played by ear). Thelma also played the banjo and could be found playing at Pierre’s Playhouse in Victor, Idaho. She loved sharing her talents with others and was a devoted wife and mother. Her most favorite times were spent with her children and grandchildren.
She is survived by her children: Garth (Shirley) Mickelsen of Moreland, Theodore D. “Ted” (Shana) Mickelsen of Tetonia, Idaho, Cheryl (Dan) Hunter of Moreland; son-in-law, Edward Parl Kearsley of Shelley, Idaho; 14 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter and numerous loving nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Talmage and daughter, Myrna Kearsley. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, 2008 at the Tetonia LDS Chapel with Bishop Ron Berry conducting. The family will meet with relatives and friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2008 at Hawker Funeral Home and from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. on Thursday, prior to services at the church.
Interment will be in the Cache-Clawson Cemetery.
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