Our dear sister, daughter, mother, aunt and friend, Anita Boyle, of Sugar City, died unexpectedly on June 8, 2015, at Madison Memorial Hospital. She was born July 5, 1964, to Lee B. and Lola Dalley Boyle. Anita was blessed with a daughter and best friend, Elizabeth Ann Boyle, whom she treasured more than life itself.

Anita was a 1982 graduate of Madison High School. She attended Ricks College and graduated with an associate degree with an emphasis in computer science. She went on to attend Brigham Young University, graduating in 1988 with a degree in geography. She served in the Geneva Switzerland Mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where she spent the majority of her time in France. She learned to speak French fluently and continued studying the language throughout her life.

Anita found great joy in serving others. Friends and family will always remember her beautiful smile and joyful laugh. She had a quiet, dry sense of humor that was enjoyed by all who knew her. She was a devout Christian, and she was an eager volunteer for organizations including Operation Christmas Child, Adam's Road Ministry and The Ladies' Bible Study. She was very involved with online Christian ministries and shared her faith each day. She belonged to her church bell choir and loved performing with them. She was a devoted pet owner.

Anita truly loved life through simple pleasures: traveling with her daughter, spending time with her nieces and nephews, attending Christian rock concerts, caring for animals and playing games with the family. Over the years she donated her beautiful red hair several times to Locks of Love. She loved her job at Upper Valley Industries, where she was a Developmental Specialist and Adult Life Program Supervisor. She participated joyfully in their annual event, "The Date with Chocolate," and won an award each year.

Anita is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth; her father, Lee, and his wife, Berniece; sisters and brothers Debra Boyle, Tamara (John) Roring, Norman (Deborah) Boyle, Eric (Erin) Boyle, Douglas (Brenda) Boyle, Kristy Hemstreet and Ryan (Kate) Boyle; many sorrowing nieces and nephews; and Winnie, her beloved cat. She was preceded in death by her mother, Lola D. Boyle, and her sister Cynthia Kay McDermott. Anita rests now in the arms of Jesus.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Monday, June 22, 2015, at the Rexburg Christian Center, 101 College Ave., Rexburg.