Eleanor Jorgine Marie Leiran Bothman passed away Tuesday, May 15th, 2012 at Grace Assisted Living in Meridian, Idaho with her family by her side. She is now peacefully at home in heaven with her LORD and Savior Jesus Christ. Eleanor was born on September 24, 1917 in Thief River Falls, Minnesota the daughter and only child of John Selmer Leiran and Janna Amelia Moberg Leiran. She grew to womanhood in Thief River Falls graduating from Lincoln High school in 1935. She was baptized and confirmed in the Lutheran faith at Trinity Lutheran Church. In 1935, Eleanor left for Oakland, California where she attended and graduated from Merritt Business School. She returned to Thief River Falls in 1937 and worked for Land O' Lakes in the business department. She often mentioned that the ice cream coming directly out of the churn was the best she ever tasted! She later went to work in the business office of the Soo Line Railroad where she worked until her marriage to Henry Bothman on June 29, 1945. After their marriage, Hank and Eleanor moved to Washington DC where Hank worked for the government. They returned to Thief River Falls in 1949 when Hank became the manager of KTRF radio station. They welcomed their daughter, Roberta in 1952. Hank contracted polio in 1954 and when he was released from the hospital in 1958, the family moved to La Jolla, California, thinking the weather would be better for Hank's recovery. When an electronics job opened at the Area Vocational Technical school the family moved back to Thief River Falls. During this time, Eleanor faithfully and joyfully cared for her husband and daughter. When Hank passed away in 1975, Eleanor began to work for Bergen Travel in TRF and enjoyed several years of employment with them. From 1976 to 1977, Eleanor served on the Thief River Falls City council. In 1987, Eleanor began to make her winter home in Mesa, AZ and enjoyed the next 20 wonderful winters with close friends. In 2000, she made her summer home in Boise, Idaho to be near her daughter and family and, again, made many special friendships. Eleanor was a vibrant person with many interests. She genuinely loved people and visited with friends and strangers alike. She loved music - both to sing and play. As a young girl, she was chosen to perform a piano recital at the Minneapolis music hall. In later years, she performed casually with her close friend, Aasta, and the two performed often for their church group and retirement park in Mesa enjoying every moment! Eleanor also loved to write poetry and would often be asked to write poems for special occasions for friends. With the help of friends, she recently compiled her poems in a book and carried one or two books in her purse at all times to give to anyone she thought might enjoy them! She was an avid sports fan and could recite stats of many players. She loved to travel and especially loved Norway. Eleanor was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Henry, and her son-in-law, Jeff Rostberg. She is survived by her daughter, Roberta and son-in-law, Norm Cook, of Boise; 7 grandchildren, Candace (Chris) McLean, Portland, Oregon, Kathryn (John) Mittleider, Boise, Jason Cook, San Diego, Jennifer (Drew) Lingle, Boise, Stephen Cook, Santa Monica, Gabe Rostberg, Boise, Michelle (TJ) Green, Challis, Idaho; 5 great-grandchildren, Hunter Mittleider, Maggie McLean, Ryder Mittleider, Miriam McLean, Karter Green. A viewing will be held on Saturday, May 19th, from 9am to 10:30am at King of Glory Lutheran Church in Boise, Idaho with a funeral to celebrate Eleanor's life to follow at 11am. A memorial service will be held at 10:30 AM on Friday, June 22, 2012 at Johnson Funeral Service in Thief River Falls, MN. Burial will be held at Greenwood Cemetery in Thief River Falls, MN. Condolences may be left for the family at www.johnsonfuneralservice.com Family condolences may be sent to www.johnsonfuneralservice.com SPECIAL MUSIC: Trinity Trio SELECTIONS: Amazing Grace, The Old Rugged Cross