Arvella Rothwell

Arvella Kay Ivie Rothwell returned to her Heavenly home on August 29th, 2023 in Leslie, Idaho.

She was born on May 7, 1943, in Pocatello, Idaho, Arvella was the daughter of I. Worth Ivie and Dorothy Smith Ivie. Arvella lived her entire life in Mackay, Idaho, where she graduated from Mackay High School.

On June 9, 1962, Arvella married Lynn O. Rothwell in Mackay and together the two spent 61 wonderful years together, welcoming four children to their family. Arvella was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and served in many leadership roles in the Church, as well as being a youth leader in the Methodist Church. She was a true caregiver, loving to care for her husband, friends, and family. She was an avid gardener and enjoyed baking, singing, and woodworking. Arvella was an amazing seamstress and shared her talent by sewing wedding dresses for 17 brides.

She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Lynn Rothwell, Children: Jody Pearson (Doug), Michael Rothwell (Teresa), Bradley Rothwell (Collette), Ivie Smart (Josh), 16 Grandchildren, and 15 Great Grandchildren.

Arvella was preceded in death by her father, Worth Ivie, mother, Dorothy Smith Ivie, and brother, Gary Ivie.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 2, 2023, at 12 Noon at the LDS Stake Center in Moore, Idaho. A viewing will be held on Friday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Anderson Family Funeral Home in Arco and for one hour prior to the service at the church. Interment will be in the Mt. McCaleb Cemetery in Mackay, Idaho.