Born: Saturday Nov-11-1961
Died: Monday May-22-2023
Funeral: Wednesday May-31-2023

Morrison Funeral Home
& Crematory
188 S. Hwy 24
Rupert, Idaho 83350
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Hollie Ann Washburn, a loving wife, sister, mother, and grandmother of Oakley passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023, at the age of 61.

Hollie was born in Burley on November 11^th, 1961, to Oel and Wilma Parish. She joined her sister Brenda (Lamar Bailey), Dwight (Renie) Parish, Warren (Patrice) Parish, Bart Parish, Randy (Lisa) Parish, and Cory (Lori) Parish. She was later joined by Sonja Parish and Kyle Parish.

She loved her family and was so proud of her three children-Clint (Stacy) Washburn, Brittany (Michael Jones), Cole (Madison) Washburn and 11 grandchildren-Porter, Avery, Madison, and Quincy Washburn; Atticus, Isla, and Odin Jones; McKinley, Easton, Brooks, and Beckett Washburn. She never met a stranger and rarely had a conversation that didn’t include talking about her kids or grandkids.

Hollie attended school in Burley, Idaho and Ephrata, Washington before marrying Robert William Washburn on January 17^th, 1979. They were later sealed in the Idaho Falls Temple on January 21, 1989. They settled down in Oakley, Idaho where they raised their family and Hollie grew to love and serve her community.

Hollie served in various callings in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints throughout her life. She loved to serve anyone who would allow her to help. Her kind, caring heart allowed her to make friends wherever she went. Hollie willingly cared for many family members who found themselves in need.

She was a big supporter of her community and loved to watch her children participate in various events and sports. She was very good with her hands and loved to create floral arrangements, various projects around her historic Oakley home and lived for family reunions to see all her relatives and retell childhood stories. She had always kept busy with going outdoors with Bob, camping, hunting, fishing, and driving trucks during harvest for many years, having a daycare in her home. She would often be found with a baby in her arms, a smile on her face and a story ready to tell.

She was preceded in death by her parents Oel and Wilma Parish, and In-laws Harry Gale and Elma Washburn.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at the Oakley Stake Center in Oakley, burial will follow in the Oakley Cemetery.  The family will receive friends on Tuesday evening, from 5:00 - 7:00 at the Oakley Stake Center and from 10:00 until 10:45 Wednesday morning at the Church prior to the funeral.  Arrangements are under the direction of Morrison Funeral Home, 188 South Hwy 24 in Rupert. 

A live webcast of the Funeral Service will be available and maintained at the following link: https://youtu.be/PCpjf4B_nVk

Hollie’s family would like to thank all her friends for their support and love for many years.

Condolences:

I'm so sorry for your loss. Prayers.....Virginia Bell

So sorry for your loss......Vince Obermiller

What a great lady who always had a smile on her face. I never knew her to be a stranger to anybody. Very sorry for your loss and extreme condolences from all the stringham family. We will miss her....Joe Stringham

I was surprised to see this message of the dearth. We have met at Coles wedding. You raised an amazing young man and father and husband. God be with you...Tammy Peterson

So very sorry for your loss. Hoping and praying that happy memories will bring peace and comfort to your hearts. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. With deepest sympathy, Tim, Kathy and Tiffany Collett

Will miss her greatly, but know she is in a better place. I'm sure I will see her in in the future with her kind heart...Barry Ottley

So sorry for your loss and the smile she brought to everyone . Love and prayers to all of you..Heidi Robbins

We were so saddened by the unexpected news of Hollie’s passing. She will always be remembered for her vibrant and outgoing personality. Her affinity and affection for everyone blessed to know her will linger in our hearts forever. Our sincere condolences and prayers to the Washburn and Parish families....Lyle and Jennifer Saget

Sorry to hear that hollie passed away! Gone too soon but will see her again and we can laugh and visit love and blessings to all the family... Pamela Ruby

I was sad do to hear of Hollie’s passing. Seems like we’ve known each other forever. She was a friend to everyone. She will be missed....Barney Fife

Oh I'm so sorry for your loss. What a beautiful lady. I loved Hollie. She was always the big sis and treated me with much love.  You will be missed by many. Rest in piece my friend....Robyn Erickson

Wow. I wasn’t expecting to see this. I am so sorry for your loss. She always wanted to cubist when she ran into me. She was always so nice . I knew her because of her dad. Horse racing. Miss all my horse racing friends....Karen Parton

Hollie touched so many people's lives in our community. Always sweet, friendly, kind, caring, helpful and loving to everyone
who was lucky and blessed enough to have known her. Hollie's genuine goodness touched so many people's hearts and lives and she will be greatly missed. Sending my deepest sympathy to her beloved family who she always loved and adored so very much....Shawna Wolf

It's so hard to lose awife, mother, a grandmother. She will be missed. God bless all with comfort as time goes by. Love, Lynne Boren

I was so sad, to hear of Hollie’s passing. We’ve been friends forever and she had such a sweetness and bubbly personality! My thoughts and prayers go out to her entire family and I know she will be missed, but not forgotten!..Jerry Hansen

Oh I will miss her and the visits. We laughed, learned new things and hugged hard. I wish you comfort during this sad time....Doris Haines

I am sorry for your loss. Hollie always had a smile and a kind word for me....Dwight K Hale

I am so sorry to hear this, prayers for her family! She was such a kind person...Peggy Forbes

Holly, you were an awesome Cheerleader and person! We love and will miss you.
God's peace to you and your loved ones...Julie Trudeau

So sorry to hear of Hollie’s passing. I have so many good memories of her from preschool years through high school! Our prayers go out to her family....Tammy Warr King

What a beautiful funeral this morning. I love the memories I have of Hollie and her family. I had the privilege of teaching two of her wonderful kids in seminary and it was great to have that connection with the Washburns. My prayers go out to the family because Hollie will certainly be missed....Ben McClure

I first met Hollie in the 7th grade. I was new to the area and she was always very friendly. I remember one time we were allowed to go outside during a class and the teacher had us running races. I made the initial mistake of thinking I could outrun everyone in the race group when immediately Hollie took off and left every single one of us in the dust. That girl could run!!!
We connected through the years, but more fully a few years ago at a friend’s funeral. I was reminded how awesome a woman she was. Hollie Ann is someone who is unforgettable. RIP dear friend....Lisa (Trudeau) Johnson

Hollie was a gift to me when I was 13. She knew I had a horrible life. I had run away and sent her one letter that I was ok. She found me in 2015 on Facebook. She had worried about me since 1983. What a beautiful time to reconnect and talk. She loved her family so much. I have pages and pages of how proud she was of her children. Her love for Bob was huge! But I knew that in the 80s!! Her love of life was huge and her heart enormous. I know she was suffering from so many illnesses and am grateful there is no more pain. I pray that the love she showed to all will be carried on. I will try to be kinder and open my arms for a hug more often as she always did for me. Bob is so heavy in my thoughts as they are each others worlds. My condolences at this very sad time. Always try to remember all the good and her great laugh. She is a beloved angel here on earth and in heaven....Kari Stephenson