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Ferol Maurine Weeks Whittle

Ferol Maurine Weeks Whittle

Sep. 1, 1924 - Mar. 27, 2026

Date of Service: Apr. 3, 2026

BURLEY – Ferol Maurine Weeks Whittle, a 101-year-old resident of Burley, Idaho, passed away at her home on March 27, 2026.

Maurine was born September 1, 1924, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Maurine married Jay Whittle on February 14, 1945, in the Salt Lake City Temple and they raised three children, Don, Ken, and Kris.

Maurine and Jay were married for 68 years and spent their married life in Burley. Maurine taught school for 34 years at Overland Elementary, Southwest Elementary and Mountain View Elementary schools. She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She enjoyed teaching, playing the organ, family history and was chorister for many years. Her faith in the Lord was unwavering. She loved to be outdoors and her yard and flower beds were her pride and joy.

Maurine is survived by her two children, Kenneth Whittle and Kristine Herbert; three grandchildren, Holly (Scott) Bond of Idaho Falls, Jenger (Martin) Cole of Hillsboro, Oregon and Amy (Mike) Keller of Molino, Oregon; five great-grandchildren and ten great-great- grandchildren.

Maurine was preceded in death by her husband, Jay; her son, Don; and her brother, David Weeks.

The family would like to express gratitude for the caring staff of Pomerelle Place Assisted Living and Intermountain Healthcare.

A graveside service will be held at 2:30 p.m. Friday, April 3, 2026, at Gem Memorial Gardens, located at 2435 Overland Ave., in Burley. Family and friends will be received at Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home, located at 1350 East 16th Street, in Burley, from 12:30 until 2:00 p.m., prior to the graveside service.

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

Condolences for Ferol Maurine Weeks Whittle

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From Darla Hurd:
Kenny, sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. I hope you can have peace.
From Mike & Susi McCall:
Kenny, so glad your Mom is with the Lord! Peace and love to you and your family.
From Marilyn Moncur:
I taught school with Maurine at Mountain View Elementary. She was the Librarian and I was a new teacher there. Maurine was kind and helpful and looked out for me as I learned the ropes of a new school. She was a teacher you could trust to be your friend and I’ll always remember her kindness towards me. Rest in peace.
From Maria Fuentes:
She was a very sweet lady and a great teacher, l had the privilege of being in her class. My condolences to her entire family, may she RIP.
From amy berkeley:
Maurine was a hard worker and loved her family and grandkids of whom I got a chance to to know. I remember her working at the ward library.
From Shirley Ellsworth :
Maurine was so interesting and knowledgeable. An absolute joy to be with. I already miss her.
From Marianne Yates:
Even in the last six months, Maurine would give me "homework" assignments to do. We had such great Gospel discussions! Thanks Maurine!
From Connie Mitchell:
Ken, I'm so sorry for your loss. You were such a good son. Sending you love and hugs.
From Rita (Jan) Newberry:
I knew Maurine as "Grammy"; Jenger is my sister-in-law. What a kind, loving and caring person! I have great respect for her, and even though I didn't get to be with her often, when I did get to visit with her I enjoyed her so much! She will be very much missed by all who knew her and loved her......my condolences to all the family.
From Ken, Billie Rae Carrie & Leta:
Ken, Kristine & Family, we so are going to miss your mother's presence in our ward family. She has brought us so much peace, joy & education. Her hugs will be missed by all of us. I always looked forward to visiting with her each week & she was always more interested in asking how my family was doing. She was always caring about others needs & remembered everyone from years back. We are so glad that you are with your eternal sweetheart. It's been a lot of years you have waited for him to call for you. My mother bids you farewell til you can 'both see' each other on the other side. Til we meet again . . . Our dearest friend . . . All our love . .
From Darrell & Karen Lahman:
Although we only got to know her briefly, she was a wonderful woman and it was a pleasure condolences to you and your sister Ken
From Laurie and Steve Briggs :
Ken, you and your family have our deepest sympathy. Your mother was so kind and welcoming to us when we moved to Burley. We will miss her nuggets of wisdom. She's a great lady.
From Lisa Blacker :
I love this amazing lady!
From Leon&Dori Clegg:
What a lady! She was my grade school teacher a long time ago at the old Overland grade school. A very nice teacher who had to deal with all of us rowdy! Later, we woukd meet up again as a newlywed and living and serving in the same ward for many years. Her and Jay were tge perfect couple. She wss the ward organist.
Our heartfelt condolences to the family. I would also stop and talk to her at the grocery store. She was well into her 90's then. Classy lady!
She is back with Jay and I will never forget the saying on Jay's truck."For whom the Bull Toils". All our love to each of you!
From Michelle Andersen:
My sweet 4th grade teacher. You were so kind n beautiful. you were one of my favorite teachers of all time
RIP
From Garth Dayley:
Ken my deepest sympathy for the loss of your mother. I went to the overland school. I didn't have your mom but my sisters did. She helped a lot kids in their lives may she rest in peace . Garth

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