Wanda Wheeler Bodily

LEWISTON, UTAH: Wanda W. Bodily, 83, passed away June 15,2007 in Logan, Utah from complications of a stroke. She was born December 20, 1923 in Lewiston Utah, the first child of Lloyd Joseph and Delva Allen Wheeler. As a young girl she learned to work hard to do her part of the farm and house work. She was educated in Lewiston city schools and North Cache High School, graduating in 1942.
She married Bardo M. Bodily July 23, 1945 in the Logan LDS temple. Together they worked hard to establish their home in Lewiston, expanding their farm and raising their family until Bardo's passing in January 1986. Her garden and flowers beautified her yard and brought her great joy.
Over the years, Wanda was a very caring person. Many people were on the receiving end of her many deeds of kindness and loving concern. Many were recipients of good food she cooked, quilts and other handy work she made. She loved being visited by her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her greatest wish at the end of her life was that she could cook one last grand meal for all of them. She also enjoyed many special friendships that have endured over many years.
She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, participating in teaching and leadership positions in Primary, Young Women and Relief Society. She thoroughly enjoyed her 8 1/2 years as Relief Society President, serving under three different Bishops. She had a great love for the Savior and an unwavering faith in His restored gospel that she actively shared with family and friends. We will surely miss our earthly angel who has gone on to fulfill her next assignment and be with family and friends who have been waiting for her.
Over the years Wanda enjoyed the association of many good people that she worked with at the Smithfield Livestock Auction, Talbot's Market, Lewiston Elementary School and Gossner Foods. She loved mingling with her friends to square dance, to quilt, at Birthday Club parties, at Literary Club meetings and at Daughters of Utah Pioneers meetings. Everyone who knew her quickly fell in love with her.
She is survived by her sister Ressa Wheeler Yantis, Council, ID and brother Allen (Dolores) Wheeler, Lewiston, UT; her children, Lloyd Edwin (Sharron) Bodily, Smithfield, Ut, Steven (Vicki) Bodily, Lewiston, Ut, Ellen (Lloyd) Pugmire, St. Charles, Id and Ted (Melanie) Bodily, Lewiston, Ut, 18 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. Wanda was preceded in death by her parents, husband, daughter Susan Bodily Thurgood, son-in-law Dennis Thurgood and granddaughter Brandi Thurgood.
Funeral services will be held 11 :00 am Wednesday, June 20, 2007 at the Lewiston 2nd Ward Chapel, 10 South 1600 West. Viewings will also be at the Lewiston 2nd Ward Chapel Tuesday evening from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm and Wednesday morning from 9:00 am to 10:30 am. Interment will be in the Trenton, Utah Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.allenmortuaries.net Arrangements by Allen-Hall Mortuary, Logan.
The family would like to thank Dr. Russell Hirst, Logan Regional Hospital staff and Logan Nursing and Rehabilitation Center staff for their dedicated, professionals and loving care of Wanda.