Clara Irene Hale, 94, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, died Sunday, February 24, 2008, at Parkwood Meadows Assisted Living Center.

She was born March 31, 1913, in Grace, Idaho, to Fred E. Olund and Clara Kraus Olund. She was raised in Grace by her father after her parents divorced.

On June 12, 1929, she married John T. Harwood in Soda Springs, Idaho. He died Aug. 18, 1965. On Jan. 23, 1969, she married Nathan Hale. He died June 13, 1997. She was a homemaker, and worked for the State Hospital South in Blackfoot from 1964-1970.

She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where she served in the Primary organization and as a visiting teacher. She served two missions -one to the Canada Vancouver Mission in 1975 and the other in 1978 to the Albuquerque New Mexico Mission.

In her younger years, she enjoyed crocheting and painting pillowslips, scarves, and table cloths.

She is survived by 4 sons; Darwin J. (Hannelore) Harwood of Walnut Creek, California; Eldon R. (Rosemary) Harwood of Clayton, California; Neal T. (Olive) Harwood of Idaho Falls; Dennis L. (Linda) Harwood of Eagle River, Alaska; one daughter, Karen A. (Dayle) Daniel of Idaho Falls; 28 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by both husbands, a son, Farrell D. Harwood; a grandson, Steven Harwood; and a great-grandson, Ayden Tuley.

Funeral services will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, February 29, 2008, at the St. Leon First Ward, 6925 N. 15 E., Idaho Falls with Bishop Robert Kite officiating. The family will visit with friends one hour prior to the services at the church. Burial will be in the Grace Cemetery. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First St., Idaho Falls.

Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.coltrinmortuary.com .

Map to the church