Ione LaRue Nate Derricott passed away May 1, 2013 at the age of 92 at the Bear Lake Memorial Hospital in
Montpelier, Idaho. She was born August 22, 1920 in Montpelier to Charles Henry Nate and Tiena Arnold,
and lived in Bear Lake her entire life.

She was proceeded in death by her husband Bruce of 59 years. She is survived by two younger brothers, Don Nate of Aurora, Co., and Gary Nate of Ogden, Ut., and a sister Jeannine (Ellis) Eborn of St. George, Ut., sister-in-laws, Juanita Derricott, Verla (Jack) Gregersen, of Montpelier, son, Mike Derricott (Karen) and daughter, Ruth (Jim) Parks, both of Liberty, Idaho, seven grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

Ione and her eternal companion were married in the Logan Temple December 20, 1944.

She loved family gatherings, and visiting with family and her many friends. AND was an avid Jazz fan.

She was active in her church, and fulfilled many callings to serve. She remained secretary to the Liberty
Ward Sunday School through three different consecutive presidencies.

Ione was widely known throughout the Bear Lake Valley as the “Avon Lady,” which was her passion for
nearly 55 years, and she was actively working into her 93rd year.

Funeral Services were held May 9, 2013, at the Liberty Ward Church. Burial was in the Liberty Cemetery.