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Note: N696 Beth was born April 19, 1916 at Carey, Blaine Co Idaho the Daughter of Carey Pioneers, Joseph Leon and Theresa Maud Howard Ainsworth. She was the 11th of 14 children. The stories she told oflife in Carey, don’t reflect the hard times because her memories were all about love in her family. On of the stories she was fond of telling was about an old Indian squaw that came to the door with several children. Grandma answered the door with her brood clinging to her shirts and sitting on the stairs. The Squaw took one look and instead of begging for food said” Too many papooses” and left. They had a cabin fire early one morning and that all got out. She told of the neighbor that came riding up on an old white horse screaming “Maude Leon” he almost rode right into the flames before he spotted all of them out of the house safe. She always told about the love of her life. She came to Twin Falls with her family in 1920. Grandpa-Grandma and the hole crew would hire out to pick fruit in the fall. The orchard owners always liked the Ainsworth clan to come pick because they got the tops of the trees.
On November 22, 1933 she married Lawrence A. Bell in Twin Falls. They farmed at Buhl until 1940. Patricia was born there in January of 1935 one year later in February 1936 we added a little brother Robert to our family. We lost him that year in December. I can still remember riding between her legs on the hay slips and taking care of the chicken and pigs. A special memory is of planting sweetpeas along the driveway. When we came to Twin in 1940 she went to work for Rogers Brothes Seed picking beans. I wanted to grow up and be a bean picker just like her. She madie it sound like one big quilting party. She was an excellent seamstress and the clothes she made for her daughter were the envy of all her friends.
In 1942 we moved to Hawthorne Nevada. This was quite an adventure We had a new house and some new furniture. She opened her home to others that came down. Her and Dad planted the first lawn in Babbit. The homemade Ice-cream parties we used to have on the lawn on Sundays were always special. About this time her Sister Ada and husband Don Bopp took on the raising of his 7 brothers and sisters. They were taken into the family as cousins and they all have loved their adopted Aunt Beth. In February of 1944 Ronny was born she always said he was her traveler. We returned to Twin Falls in 1945.
They built a home 723 Sparks Street out of two old chicken houses. There again she opened her home and heart to many relatives. There was always a place at the table for whoever needed it. Our yard was always full of flowers and the good food that came from the garden will always be remembered. The strawverry patch, blackcaps and of course the corn, peas, greenbeans & Tomatoes by the truck load. Who could forget all the sleepovers with Darlene, Lucille, Gloria, Leorna & Sunny. Then it was Ronny’s turn and Dick, & Neal. Ted always had his four nephews for company.
How can any of us forget the cabin at Magic Reservoir. Lots of fishing, and good times. All the hard work hauling the cabins up there and getting them set up.
Ron Cogswell and I married in 1953, gave her her first grandson Dennis in 1955. Then along came another Brother Ted in December of 55. Then three more Grandsons Gary in 56 Doug in 58 and Brad in 60. Ron Bell married Maria Alice Rodriques in April 26, 1971. In July of 1975 they were expecting their first child at that time they lived in Basil. So mother and her brother Dee decided to go down. Mom packed a bunch of pink ruffles.
She just knew it was a girl. After 8 boys in a row the odds were to great not to have a Granddaughter. Needless to say Tyson Scott came and he definitely was not a girl. She had to want for 2 more years for Karina Marie. But according to her the wait was worth it. In January of 1979 Ted married Julia Magana and they presented her with 2 more granddaughters Celia Beth in 1980 and Angela Ann in 1983. She took her son and daughters in law to her heart and loved them as her own.
Her Grandson Gary had two Girls April in 1982 and Shana in 1983 and 2 sons Damon 1979 and Andrew in 1989. Brad has 4 step children and 2 step grandchildren. Her greatest joy is life were the things she helped make grow; Her garden, houseplants, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren & all other children she came in contact with.
in 1994 she sold the home on Sparks where she had shared with her brother Dee since her husband passed away. She moved to a mobile home park. She said “I am not growing any more plants.” Right Mom! First thing she had Ted out there with the Rototiller making a garden all around the house. The next February as usual she started all the usual plants for everyone.
She enjoyed family dinners and the chance to play cards afterward. Every one loved the beautiful Ming trees she made. She also did a lot of Lapidary work. Most of us have some of her handiwork. She was an avid gardener and her house and yard were always full of beautiful plants. She worked for Western Nursery for several years and Walls Foods, retiring from McCoy Coal in 1980. She was a member of the Women of the Moose #185, and a past member of OES #29, & Magic Valey Gem Club. She also enjoyed going to Square Dances with Lucille and Darrel Eagle they belonged to the Magic Squares. She was active in the Blue Bird Good Same Club when her and Dee could travel in their Motor Home. Which she loved to do.
On her 80th birthday in April 1986 the family threw a surprise birthday party. All the letters and cards that were filled with so much love and memories were very special to her. Most of the memories were not of special events but mostly of her love & happiness.
It is impossible to condense 80 years of living into 15 minutes and a couple pages of type. But we all have our special memories of her and just maybe this has helped bring them back. Anytime I told people who my mother was they always had good comments. We can only hope that we depart this life with the faity, style and grace that she did.
She is survived by one brother Dee Wayne Ainsworth of Twin Falls, Children Patricia (Mrs. Ronald) Cogswell of Twin Falls, Ronald (Maria) Bell of Phoenix and Ted (Julie) Bell of Twin Falls. Grandchildren, Dennis, Gary, Doug, Brad Cogswell, Tyson, Karina, Celia Beth, & Angela Bell. 4 greatgrand children 4 step grandchildren and 2 step great grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, 7 brothers and 5 sisters, her husband and one son.
We are never truly dead as long as someone remains to morn.
M. Beth Ainsworth Bell
M. Beth Ainsworth Bell, 81 of Twin Falls, passed away Friday October 17, 1997, at the home of her daughter.
She was born April 19, 1916 in Carey, Blaine County, Idaho, the daughter of Carey pioneers Joseph Leon and Theresa Maud Howard Ainsworth. She came to Twin Falls with her family in 1920. On November 22, 1933, she married Lawrence A. Bell in Twin Falls. They farmed in Buhl until 1940. In 1942 they moved to Hawthorne Nevada, returning to Twin Falls in 1945. They resided for many years in a home built on Sparks Street. Beth was an avid gardener and her house and yard were always full of beautiful plants inside and out. She worked for Western Nursery for several years and Walls Foods, retiring from McCoy Coal in 1980. She was a member of the Women of the Moose No. 185, a past member of OES No. 29, and a member of the Magic Valley Gem Club. She also enjoyed square dancing for many years with the Magic Steppers.
Survivors include one brother Dee Wayne Ainsworth of Twin Falls. Children, Patricia (Ronald) Cosgwell, of Twin Falls; Ronald (Maria) Bell, of Phoenix; and Ted (Julie) Bell, of Twin Falls; grandchildren, Dennis, Gary, Doug and Brad Cogswell, Tyson, Karina, Celia Betty and Angela Bell; four great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and Nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, seven brothers and five sisters, her husband and one son.
Services for Beth will be held at ... on Friday, October 24, 1997, at White Mortuary Chapel with Bishop Max Leavitt conducting. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park. Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. on Thursday and from to to 2:45 p.m. before the service at the funeral home.
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