Eilene Agnes GrazianoJuly 23, 1925 - December 8, 2013Eilene Agnes Graziano, 88, of Pocatello, Idaho, passed away on December 8, 2013 at Portneuf Medical Center Hospital. She was born on July 23, 1925 in Ignacio, Colorado to Paul Jones and Estella Payton Jones. She moved to Los Angeles, California and married Joseph Russell Graziano in 1946. Eilene and Joseph had three children, Nancy Graziano, Jim Graziano (Stephanie Graziano), and Marsha Graziano. She was a homemaker, supporter of her kids many activities, caregiver, active within the special needs community, volunteer, and a giving and loving friend to all who knew her. She is survived by her children as well as 5 grandchildren, Lisa Wilken, Vanessa Graziano, Kate Raubolt, Joseph Graziano, and Justin Graziano. She is also survived by 6 great-grandchildren, Dylan, Asher, Kade, Stella, Haddie, and Zane. Eilene survived two sisters who preceeded her in passing, Pauline Johnson and Dolores Martin.Eilene enjoyed many things - knitting, crocheting, cooking, dominoes, and playing cards. She opened her home to all and enjoyed serving them and entertaining. She lived a selfless life of caregiving for her daughter Marsha, often arranging parties and events for her to enjoy. She was a very kind and caring individual who always put the needs of others before herself.She also loved being involved with Idaho State Athletics. One of her favorite recent pastimes was attending and listening to the games on her small transistor radio or online on her computer. She was truly one of ISU's biggest fans! The family would like to express our sincere gratitude to the caring, supportive Doctors, Nurses, and administrative staff of Portneuf Medical Center for their loving attention to Eilene during her stay with them.There will be a Rosary on Friday evening, December 13, 2013, 7:00 pm at Saint Anthony Chapel of Holy Spirit Catholic Community in Pocatello, Idaho for family and friends to celebrate her life.There will also be a Mass on Saturday, December 14, 2013, 1:00 pm at Saint Anthony Chapel of Holy Spirit Catholic Community, in Pocatello, Idaho, for everyone who would like to attend.In loving memory of Eilene, the family would prefer that friends who wish to honor her, make a memorial donation to The Bengal Athletic Boosters in Eilene's memory to support Academic Scholarships for Idaho State University's Student-Athletes, 921 South 8th Avenue, Stop 8173, Pocatello, Idaho, 83209.
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