Alvena L. Gellings

Oct. 12, 1929 - Sep. 25, 2016

Date of Service: Oct. 1, 2016

Vena spent here early life on the "Home Place" in Paul, Idaho. Her days included working the family farm and attending a one room school along with her siblings, Ronny, Forrest and Shirley. While in school she prided herself on her spelling and her abilities as a basketball player.

Shortly after high school, Vena and her sister, Shirley, moved to Caldwell, Idaho to work in the sugar factory there. While there, Vena attended book keeping classes while Shirley perused her interest as a hair dresser. It was during this time Vena met Robert "Bob" Gellings. Who had recently finished a tour with the United States Marines in Japan following WWII.

Vena and Bob would marry in Winnimucca, Nevada, and set up housekeeping in Idaho Falls, Idaho. There they had three children, Terry Lee, Diane Marie, and William Robert. Vena worked as a home maker and book keeper in Idaho Falls prior to moving to Lewiston, Idaho in 1965.

Vena worked many years in Lewiston at the Lewiston Orchards Irrigation District before retiring and returning to Paul to be nearer family. Vena is preceded in death by her parents, Lester and Margaret Zemke, Her husband, Robert Gellings, her son Terry Gellings, her brothers Ronald and Forrest Zemke as well nephews Tad, Craig, and Denny Zemke.

Vena enjoyed playing cards with family and friends, spoiling her dogs and a good argument. She will be missed by those who knew and loved her.

Graveside funeral services will be held 3:00 p.m. Saturday, October 1, 2016 at the Paul Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Hansen Mortuary. Online condolences may be left at hansen-mortuary.com

Funeral Service
Date of Service: Oct. 1, 2016