Idaho State Journal, 06/16/09


SODA SPRINGS - Marilyn Evans Perkins, 73, of Soda SPRINGS, passed away June 14, 2009, at the Bear Lake Memorial Hospital. She was born September 19, 1935, in Soda SPRINGS to Alma Henry and Idella Mae Stoor Evans. She attended elementary school in Soda SPRINGS and graduated high school in Idaho Falls in 1953. She attended Idaho State University, where she was majoring in elementary education.
Marilyn married Delvin Duane Perkins on September 16, 1955, in Soda SPRINGS. Delvin passed away September 10, 2006.
She was the office manager and bookkeeper for Perk's Electric Service Inc., from 1965 to 2000. Marilyn was a member of Eastern Star. She liked to bowl and enjoyed picnics with family. Family was very important to her and she always had a smile and encouraging word for everyone.
Marilyn is survived by two sons and two daughters, Wayne (Dawn) Perkins, Soda SPRINGS, Alan (Carolyn) Perkins, Soda SPRINGS, Delene Moore, Soda SPRINGS, Idaho, Lynette Leigh, Cedar City, Utah; also eight grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and a brother, Richard Evans.
Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, June 18, 2009, at 11 a.m. at the Soda Spring LDS Stake Center and the family will meet with friends at the stake center from 10 to 10:45 a.m. prior to services.
Family suggests donations be made to the Shriners Hospital.
Services are under the direction of Sims Funeral Home. Condolences may be made to the family at www.simsfh.com.