Funeral Homes in Iona, ID

Facts about the city

Iona is a city in Bonneville County, Idaho, United States. It is part of the Idaho Falls, Idaho Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 1,803 at the 2010 census.Iona was homesteaded by Mormon pioneers in 1884. Sagebrush, as tall as a man sitting on a horse, covered the now famous potato fields. The short growing season made it difficult to grow crops and the early settlers were discouraged and many wanted to go back south to Utah. However, when Mormon apostle Wilford Woodruff spoke to a small congregation in the Iona area on June 17, 1884, he said:The Spirit of the Lord rests mightily upon me and I feel to bless you in the name of Jesus Christ. I promise you that the climate will be moderated for your good. I can see these great sagebrush prairies, as far as the eye can reach, turned into fertile fields. I bless the land that it shall yield forth in its strength. Flowers and trees and fine homes shall grace this great valley from one end to the other. Schools and colleges of higher learning shall be built to serve you that you may learn the mysteries of God’s great universe. I see churches and meetinghouses dotting the landscape, where the God of Israel may be worshiped in spirit and in truth. Yes, and as I look into the future of this great valley I can see temples—I can see beautiful temples erected to the name of the living God where holy labors may be carried on in his name through generations to come.The settlers were persuaded to stay in the valley and one, Thomas E. Ricks, went on to found the city of Rexburg and Ricks College which later became Brigham Young University-Idaho.

Iona Obituaries

It was noted by Tri-City Herald on September 4th, 2013 that Elaine Louise Merrill perished in Richland, Washington.  Merrill was 96 years old and was born in Iona, ID.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Elaine Louise's life.

It was written by Skagit Valley Herald on May 27th, 2013 that Lyla Poole (Erickson) passed away in Burlington, Washington.  Ms. Poole was 88 years old and was born in Iona, ID.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Lyla's life.

It was revealed by Arizona Republic on October 5th, 2011 that Kenneth Ball passed away in Mesa, Arizona.  Ball was 90 years old and was born in Iona, ID.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Kenneth's life.

It was noted by Albany Democrat-Herald on September 10th, 2011 that Joan Lee (Lindholm) passed away in Oregon.  Ms. Lee was 94 years old and was born in Iona, ID.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Joan's life.

It was disclosed by Grass Valley Union on July 28th, 2011 that Charlotte Scott (Mansfield) died in Grass Valley, California.  Ms. Scott was 82 years old and was born in Iona, ID.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Charlotte's life.

History

I promise you that the climate will be moderated for your good. Iona is a city in Bonneville County, Idaho County, Idaho, United States. Schools and colleges of higher learning shall be built to serve you that you may learn the mysteries of God’s great universe. I can see these great sagebrush prairies, as far as the eye can reach, turned into fertile fields. Flowers and trees and fine homes shall grace this great valley from one end to the other.