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08/09/2022 - Eagle, Idaho, USA

Joene Kay Arritola was born October 20, 1949 in Boise, Idaho to Joe Arritola and Josephine (Arrien) Arritola. Her father, Joe, was born in Boise Idaho in June 6, 1918, and died in Boise in August , 1962 at age 44. Her mother, Josephine, was born in Caldwell, Idaho, on May 21, 1924, to Claudio and Justa Lequerica Arrien, and passed away on March 31, 2014 in Ontario, Oregon at age 89.

Joene was welcomed by a big brother, Jim. Joene lived and attended school in Boise and graduated from Borah High School in 1967 and then attended Boise State University. Joene worked for Lloyd’s Country Store for a number of years and then for the Veteran’s Administration Hospital where she retired as the Human Resources Specialist.

Joene was born into the Basque community as her father, was part of the Boise Euzkaldunak and was very proud of her heritage and enjoyed numerous summers in the Jordan Valley Area with many, many family members. She lost her father when she was only 12 years of age which devastated her as she was the apple of his eye.

Joene welcomed her only child, a daughter, Amy Joene Hedberg on March 2, 1971. She was most proud of her daughter and eventually her two grandsons, Tanner and Trevor Romans, whom she frequently referred to as the “light of her life, love of her heart”. She was famous for her delicious chocolate chip cookies and when she didn’t bring them to an event or family dinner it was a sign that there was something not quite right as she had forgotten how to make them.

Joene enjoyed her 70th birthday party with several cousins and friends. Joene, Joni, Joanne, and Christina were close up until the end, literally. Joni, Joanne, and Christina were there to help when it was time for her to receive the specialized care she needed. They lovingly helped her move out of her home of many years and into her new home at Foxtail Senior Living. This led to her newest family, The Foxtail Memory/Hospice Care family who loved her as their own. Sammy, Chris, Becca, Ashley, and numerous others. Rene Smith was Joene’s best friend and was like a second mother to Amy. The two were exact opposites but enjoyed and lived their lives together for a number of years during Amy’s childhood.

Joene was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church where she volunteered and was a Eucharistic Minister for many years. She was thrilled to be a leader in the evangelization retreats, even going to other parishes in Idaho and numerous other states. She was also the main speaker at the Boise Life March and Birthright Benefit event.

Joene lost her battle with dementia on Tuesday, August 9, 2022. It is with no doubt she was welcomed into heaven by our heavenly Father and her loving family. Gone too soon but never forgotten and forever loved especially by her daughter, Amy.

Joene was preceded in death by her parents Joe and Josephine, brother Jim, and sister-in-law Kathy. She is survived by her daughter Amy; son-in-law Greg; grandsons Tanner and Trevor; daughter-in-law Ashley; numerous nieces and nephews including Joe and Theresa, Adam, Sarah, and TJ; and many, many more family and friends.

Memorials may be made to:
Foxtail Senior Living/Memory Care 3559 W Bavaria St. Eagle, ID 83616
Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 811 S. Latah Boise, Idaho 83705
Dementia Society of America PO Box 600, Doyleston, PA 18901

A rosary will be held on Friday, September 2nd 2022 from 10:30 AM to 11:00 AM at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church (811 S Latah St, Boise, ID 83705).

A memorial service will be held on Friday, September 2nd 2022 at 11:00 AM at the same location.

A committal service will be held on Friday, September 2nd 2022 at 2:00 PM at the Morris Hill Cemetery (317 N Latah St, Boise, ID 83702).

Goian Bego - May she Rest in Peace