This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Author: AMHhenley Surnames: Cantrell, Bateman Classification: obituary Message Board URL: http://boards.rootsweb.com/localities.northam.usa.states.idaho.counties.b... Message Board Post: Idaho State Journal, 10/10/11 POCATELLO - Artell Betty Jean Cantrell, 83, passed away on Saturday, October 8, 2011, in Pocatello, Idaho. Artell was born on August 9, 1927, in Montpelier, Idaho, the daughter of Gilbert and Wanda Bateman. She was the oldest of three children. Her sister, Barbra Jean Bateman, passed before her. Her brother, George Gilbert Bateman (Jodi), lives in Pocatello. Artell's father worked for the Union Pacific Railroad and the family moved frequently throughout her childhood. The family moved to Lima, Montana, where Artell attended and graduated from Lima High School in 1947. Artell met Hovey Earl Cantrell from Dell, Montana, and they were married in Lima, Montana, on June 1, 1947. They moved to Pocatello, Idaho, in 1957 where Hovey worked for Garrett Freightlines. Hovey died in 1989. Artell graduated from ISU's nursing program as an LPN in 1968. She worked at Saint Anthony Hospital until it closed and then worked at Portneuf Hospital until she retired in 1988. Artell enjoyed gardening in her backyard and having friends and family over in the summer to enjoy good food and fun times; creating fond memories in the hearts of all. Artell is survived by her three children; Linda Cantrell and Robert Cantrell, both living in Pocatello, and Candace (Carol) Swanson of Santa Margarita, California. As well as sister in law Viola Iverson of Dillon, Montana. Artell's grandchildren were the light of her life and they all have fond childhood memories of spending time with her and their grandpa. Her grandchildren include: Todd Parkin of Asheville, North Carolina; Tawny (Mike) Duran of Ladera Ranch, California; Tiffany "Fanny" Diallo of Wilits, California; Trevor Cantrell (Toni) of Pocatello; Tarcy (Pete) Hilen of Alison Viejo, California; Joshua Schaafs (Ann) of Idaho Falls, Idaho: Tucker Everett Swanson of Dallas, Texas, and Amy (Brian) Andrus of Gooding, Idaho; great-grandchildren, Skyler Triolo and Sahdjoo Diallo of Wilits, California, Tanner, TaiLynn Treni, and Tess Artell Cantrell of Pocatello, Jase, Taya and Sawyer Hilen of Aliso Viejo, California; Payton and Addie Duran of Ladera Ranch, California; Jonah and Maya Parkin of Asheville, North Carolina; Johnny and Dillon Schaafs of Idaho Falls and Dustin, Courtney and Ashley Andrus of Gooding, Idaho. Artell rocked and hugged on all 18 of her great-grandchildren, her five nieces, and one nephew. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m., Tuesday, October 11, 2011, at Colonial Funeral Home, 2005 S. Fourth Ave., Pocatello. A viewing will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. prior to the services at Colonial. Burial will be held at 12 noon Wednesday, October 12, 2011, at the Mountain View Cemetery in Dillon, Montana. Arrangements are under the direction and care of Colonial Funeral Home, 2005 S. Fourth Ave., Pocatello. Online condolences may be made to the family at www.colonial? funeralhome.com? . Important Note: The author of this message may not be subscribed to this list. If you would like to reply to them, please click on the Message Board URL link above and respond on the board.