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Iva Jean Wyatt

Oct. 9, 1930 - Jun. 27, 2023

Date of Service: Jul. 7, 2023

BURLEY – Iva Jean Schoonover Wyatt was born in Redmond, Oregon, on October 9, 1930, to Amos James and Lula Mae (Osborne) Schoonover. She had a twin sister, Ila. Iva passed away on Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at Cassia Regional Hospital in Burley, from the effects of a sudden cerebrovascular accident (stroke). She was 92 years old.

When Iva was 12, she moved with her family from Oregon to Idaho. She, and her twin sister, joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1944. She married Grant M. Wyatt on June 30, 1950. The marriage was later solemnized in the Idaho Falls Idaho Temple. Grant passed away on September 2, 2014.

Iva was an active member of the Church and had served as a stake and ward Relief Society president, the ward Primary president, as well as other callings. She was most comfortable in supporting her husband in his various church callings.

She served as a volunteer at Cassia Regional Hospital in Burley for many years. She loved to piece quilts and was a voracious reader. She will be remembered by those who knew and loved her.

Iva is survived by her living children, Reed Arron (Julie) Wyatt, Clay Irvin (Norma) Wyatt, Marla Jean Wyatt, and Kelly Grant (Karen) Wyatt, all of Burley, Eric John (Marchelle) Wyatt of Kaysville, Utah, and Nancy (Jared) Ferree of Twin Falls, Idaho, and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

In addition to her husband, Grant, she was preceded in death by her parents; all of her siblings; a son, Mark Andrew Wyatt; and a grandson, Clayton Grant Wyatt.

The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, July 7, at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints - Pella 2nd Ward, located at 160 W. 400 S., of Burley, with Bishop Blair Davis officiating. Burial will be at Pella Cemetery.

Family and friends will be received from 5 until 7 p.m. Thursday, July 6, at Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley, and from 10 until 10:45 a.m. Friday, at the church, preceding the funeral service.

Iva asked those desiring direct donations in her memory to either Cassia County 4-H, 1459 Overland Ave., Room 4, Burley, ID 83318, or to Intermountain Healthcare Volunteer Services, 1501 Hiland Ave., Burley, ID 83318. These are two of the many organizations she quietly and graciously supported.

A live webcast of the Funeral Service will be available and maintained at the following link: https://youtu.be/OUV7GgS0tr4.

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Condolences for Iva Jean Wyatt

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From Geri Alejandro:

My sincere condolences to Iva’s family. She was such a kind and giving soul. Her handmade quilts at the Festival Trees I’m sure fill many homes. I am blessed to have known her.

From Joleen Anderson :

I've been incredible lady. She will be so missed. I will be forever grateful for her and Grant and their love and support of me and my family. May God give you all comfort and may you feel loved.

From Bill Parsons:

My deepest condolences. I have known Iva since the day in Burley High and now more in connection with Grant thru Southwest Irrigation District. Had many meetings at her home when she served cookies and lemonade. A great lady in all respects.

From Teresa (Edmondson) Lewis,Jim,too:

Dear Clay and Norma, and family,Thinking of you at this hard time.Its a new life without parents no matter how old we are.Praying for strength for you.Norma,I have not forgotten you.You are a good example for me.

From Eileen A. Petersen:

We send deep, heart felt condolences to Iva’s family. Iva was truly an Elect Lady. She made Burley a better place by all that she did and was. She is now back with her eternal sweetheart, Grant. Love from Eileen Petersen and family.

From Nola Asher:

She was an Angel here on earth and fulfilled that by giving so much service to so many. Love blossomed from watching her soul. I am so grateful to have had her in my life. She definitely leaves an unfilled hole in our community. Hugs to all of her family. Sending them on their journey of eternal life is heartbreaking here on earth but we will see her again, for which we are most grateful.

From Jean and Garth Freymiller:

Our sincerest condolences and thoughts for the
Wyatt family on th passing of their beautiful Mother! She will be greatly missed! Garth and Jean

From Al and Kathy Barrus:

Iva was a wonderful example to all who knew her. Our thoughts and prayers are with the family.

From Shanna Farwell:

My loving thoughts and prayers to Marla, Reed, Kelly and the rest of family. Iva was so very kind and loving.

From Robert Beck:

I will miss this wonderful neighbor. She and her good husband have been such good members of our community in their support and generosity in so many ways. I will certainly miss her sweet smile and her kindness to me and my family. May her family be blessed with peace and thy love at this difficult time.

From Roger and Sarah Graham and family:

Sorry for your loss. She and Grant were wonderful people.

From Lonnie and Gay Downs:

Oh how we enjoyed our friend, Iva!! She was an outstanding woman of faith who always served others. She and her good husband raised family whom we have enjoyed knowing. Our prayers for comfort and peace at this time for all of her family.

From Lori Eilers:

My sincere condolences to Marla and family in the passing of Iva. She was a great inspiration at Mt. Harrison Quilt Guild with her quilting talents. Will miss her and her smile.

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