Arvella Kay Ivie Rothwell
Arvella Kay Ivie Rothwell returned to her Heavenly home on August 29th, 2023 in Leslie, Idaho.
She was born on May 7, 1943, in Pocatello, Idaho. Arvella was the daughter of I. Worth Ivie and Dorothy Smith Ivie. Arvella lived her entire life in Mackay, Idaho, where she graduated from Mackay High School.
On June 9, 1962, Arvella married Lynn O. Rothwell in Mackay and together the two spent 61 wonderful years together, welcoming four children to their family. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and served in many leadership roles in the Church, as well as being a youth leader in the Methodist Church. Arvella was a true caregiver, loving to care for her husband, friends, and family. She was an avid gardener and enjoyed baking, singing, and woodworking. Arvella was an amazing seamstress and shared her talent by sewing wedding dresses for 17 brides.
She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Lynn Rothwell, Children: Jody Pearson (Doug), Michael Rothwell (Teresa), Bradley Rothwell (Collette), Ivie Smart (Josh), 16 Grandchildren, and 15 Great Grandchildren.
Arvella was preceded in death by her father, Worth Ivie, mother, Dorothy Smith Ivie, and brother, Gary Ivie.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at 12 Noon at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Stake Center, 3100 N. 3350 W., Moore, Idaho. A viewing will be held on Friday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Anderson Family Funeral Home, 2555 N. Highway 93, Arco, ID, and for one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in the Mt. McCaleb Cemetery in Mackay, Idaho.
For those who are unable to attend in person, we have arranged for a virtual option via Zoom. You can join the funeral service remotely by clicking on the following Zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88928599194?pwd=RzVrVUE0Yi9rYUZxTHQrVzc5Sm5OQT09
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Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at 12 Noon at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Stake Center, 3100 N. 3350 W., Moore, Idaho. A viewing will be held on Friday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Anderson Family Funeral Home, 2555 N. Highway 93 Arco, ID, and for one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in the Mt. McCaleb Cemetery in Mackay, Idaho.
For those who are unable to attend in person, we have arranged for a virtual option via Zoom. You can join the funeral service remotely by clicking on the following Zoom link:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/
I am saddened by the loss of such a good kind friend. In our activities as young people, she was always the bright spot in our escapades and probably kept us out of some we should not have enjoyed! She blessed my life by knowing her and being a friend. She was humble and I doubt she knew how much to she positively influenced many of us. My condolence’s and love to my good friend Lynn and his family. Ivan and Annette Waddoups.