Illa Janett Munro Barger Bigelow was born January 21, 1925, at Eight Mile Rd. Soda Springs, Idaho. She passed away with family by her side September 8, 2018 in North Logan, Utah.

Illa was raised in Soda Springs, Idaho. She married Zenn George Barger November 15, 1943. They were blessed with a son Wayne Ray Barger. Zenn later passed away December 11, 1955. She went back to school and graduated from Utah State with a Bachelor degree in education. She taught school in Tooele, Utah, for 30 years. She married Harold Glen Bigelow August 13, 1965, he passed away February 5, 1999.

Illa enjoyed quilting, sewing, needlework, and crocheting. She also enjoyed spending time with her family and her grandkids. Illa and Hal traveled all over with Good Sams Club.

Illa is preceded in death by her parents Orren and Janett Munro. Brothers: Otto Munro, Wilburn Munro, Wilford Munro, Forriest Munro, Harold Munro, and Dorian Munro.
She is survived by sister Mary Elizabeth Munro Aina. Her son Wayne Ray Barger (Joan), Grandchildren Lee Barger, Glenna Lawerence(Jeff), Megan Burnham, Wendy Barger, and Zenn Barger. Great grandchildren Joseph Barger, Jason Barger (Sara), BrieAnne Barger, Desirae Burnham, and Krisondra Burnham. Great-great-granddaughter Emma Rose Barger.

Viewing and family visit will be held at 11am and funeral service at 12pm Saturday September 15th 2018k in Soda Springs, Idaho at the Bailey Creek Church 5th Ward (361 S. 3rd E.).

In leu of flowers, the family asks instead, donations to the Alzheimer's foundation of America


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