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Beryl Virginia Guiles Bodily

Jun. 2, 1922 - Dec. 25, 2021

Date of Service: Jan. 5, 2022

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BURLEY – Beryl Virginia Ward Guiles Bodily, age 99, peacefully passed from this world on the evening of Dec. 25, 2021, in Burley, Idaho.

She was born in Almo, Idaho, on June 2, 1922, to Asael Edwin and Alice Eames Ward. She was a life-long resident of the state, never leaving the Magic Valley except to serve in the California Anaheim Mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and to spend a few winters in St. George, Utah.

Beryl was raised in Almo in a large loving family. She married Glen Powers in 1941 and they spent their early married years on a ranch in Sublett. They had one son, Larry, and two daughters, Sandra and Vickie. They eventually settled in Burley.

When her marriage ended in divorce, Beryl was fiercely independent and determined to provide for her children. She worked as many as three jobs at one time as a single mother to make ends meet. She found great satisfaction working as the Head Administration and Program Clerk for the Agricultural Conservation Services and retired after 27 years of working there.

Beryl spent her life in service to others. She faithfully served in her church and community. She and her second husband, Ray Guiles, served a mission and served in the Boise Idaho and Logan Utah Temples together.

She was always looking for someone she could help. As her father’s health declined, she spent her lunch hours at the hospital caring for him. She was always worried about the local widows and was constantly giving them rides and making sure they were taken care of.

She loved her children, but her greatest joy came from being a grandmother. She was “Nanny” to these children, and she was a constant source of love and support in their lives. She always had a listening ear and all the time they needed.

Beryl and the husband of her later years, Dale Bodily, loved to travel and go to dances. They were a source of companionship to each other for the last twenty-four years of their lives.

She was preceded in death by her husbands, Ray Guiles and Dale Bodily; her parents, Asael and Alice Eames; her siblings, Melba, Reita, Alf, Ozzella, Earl, Searle and Buddy; and one great- grandchild. She is survived by her three children, Larry (Sherry) Powers, Sandra (Jim) Mabey, and Vickie (Jim) Samuelson; 11 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and three great-great- grandchildren.

The funeral will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 5, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Burley Stake Center, located at 2050 Normal Ave., in Burley, where family and friends will be received from 10 until 10:45 a.m. prior to the funeral. Burial will be in Pleasant View Cemetery in Burley.

A live webcast of the Funeral Service will be available and maintained at the following link: https://youtu.be/Fe3lSvpuGeE.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home of Burley.

Condolences for Beryl Virginia Guiles Bodily

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From Bonna Anderson:

So sorry for your loss of such a wonderful lady. I worked with her in the ACS Office in Burley. I loved her dearly. Such a classy little lady. I’m sure her loved ones were missing her as much as we hated to see her leave. It was a lovely funeral.

From MaryAnn Woodhouse:

I will always remember Beryl. Even if someone was in trouble or being naughty she would laugh. What a wonderful long life she lived. Thank goodness you have wonderful memories.

From Carla Mortenson:

Heavenly angels singing as they welcome Beryl home. What a beautiful sweet wonderful soul she is! I have loved her always. Peace be with her children.

From Susan Toner:

So sorry, Sandy, for your loss of your mother! She was such a classy, beautiful, and kind lady, and you were so good to her! Love you, Susan Toner

From Carla Mortenson:

Heavenly angels singing as they welcome Beryl home. What a beautiful sweet wonderful soul she is! I have loved her always. Peace be with her children.

From Angie Ward Nilson:

I am so sorry for your loss. We all loved our Aunt Beryl. We were so lucky to have Aunt Beryl be part of our family. She was so supportive of us. She would come to all our family gatherings that she could. Besides my mom, she was my dad’s (Buddy) best friend. They would visit and spend much of their time laughing. She was a kind, generous person always looking to help others and she helped me personally several times when I was struggling with my health. Larry and Sherry were a part of our family as long as I can remember. My parents thought the world of Larry and Sherry and always looked forward to their visits. Larry and Sherry visit my mother to this day. Vicki and Sandra were awesome as well and I was glad we were all cousins. I’m so sorry for your family’s loss we will miss this sweet lady also. But I know Buddy and Beryl will be so glad to see one another again. I bet they will soon be talking and laughing together again.

From Angie Ward Nilson:

We were so lucky to have Aunt Beryl be part of our family. She was so supportive of us. Besides my mom, she was my dad’s (Buddy) best friend. They would visit and spend much of their time laughing. She was a kind, generous person always looking to help others. Larry was a part of our family as long as I can remember. My parents thought the world of him and always looked forward to his visits. He visits my mother to this day. Vicki and Sandra were awesome as well and I was glad we were all cousins. I’m so sorry for your family’s loss we will miss this sweet lady also. But I know Buddy and Beryl will be so glad to see one another again. I bet they will soon be talking and laughing together again.

From Derrahl and Faye Holmes:

So very sorry Sandy for the loss of you mom. Beryl was such a beautiful lady. Always a smile on her face. Such a kind, sweet soul.
Derrahl has such fond memories of her when she worked in the ACS Office.
Always so friendly.

From Gay Dawn and Lonnie Downs:

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family in the loss of this great lady. We always enjoyed seeing her at Farmer's Corner for many years as she bought candy for her friends and family. She always looked beautiful and was very thoughtful and kind. May your memories bring you comfort and peace at this time.

From Linda (Heiner) Newbry:

We Manning Sisters are so happy our moms enjoyed their long friendship!! Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.

From Lottie Hurst:

She was always such a caring friend ,sending my love to her family

From Luana Sanders11:

I’m sorry for the loss of your mothers , Sandyv

From Linda Mitchell Monk:

So sorry for your loss , Sandy and Vicki.

From Shelley Jones:

So sorry for the loss of Your Mom . Know our family always connected

From Barbara Higgs:

Sandy, My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time.

From Gloria robins:

So sorry about your mother Sandy

From Joe and Gwen Beck:

So sorry for the loss of your mother. The good memories will bring you comfort! Our thoughts and love to you and Jim.

From Elden & Andrea :

Sorry for your loss, Beryl was a sweet lady, kind to all

From Mike & Marsha Nelson:

Our condolences to the family. She was quite the lady, we loved getting to know her.

From Kim and Pat Hansen:

Such a great person. My many visits with her were always uplifting and she knew so many in the valley. I celebrate her life with her family and our prayers with you to comfort your loss.

From Jami Hollahan :

She will be missed at our community, she was a beautiful lady and a sweet soul. Prayers for the family.

From Love Jerry & Delma :

Sorry for your loss, she was a great person

From Lyn Ann Arnell :

I am so sorry to hear of Beryls passing. My prayers are with her family. She was a dear friend

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