Shannon Bosch, 51

Shannon Bosch, age 51, of Kendrick, Idaho, passed away Saturday, Nov. 16, 2013, at home.

Shannon’s celebration of life will be held on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2013 at 2 p.m. at the Kendrick Grange Hall, on Main St.

She was born in Creston, British Columbia, Canada, to Jenny Geier and Bill Nieman. Over the years Shannon worked at Payless Shoe Store, Home Depot and the Genesee School District for the past eight years.

Shannon and John Ray VanEtten were married in 1980 at Bonners Ferry, Idaho. Their son, Jonathan VanEtten was born in 1981. They were later divorced.

Shannon met the love of her life, Steve Brooks in 2005. They have made their home in Kendrick. Shannon also worked for John Heigis and the Senior Citizen Center at Kendrick.

Shannon loved her roses and inside plants. She enjoyed camping and being there for her friends and family when needed.

Shannon had a beautiful smile, her personality would light up a room. Shannon will be so missed by all. She touched many lives.

Shannon had a special relationship with her granddaughter, Kaylee. They have always had this bond, never to be broken. Shannon’s face would light up seeing her Kaylee, they spent many precious times together.

Recently Shannon, her friend, Bobi Sheets, went on Shannon’s very first real vacation to Arizona. They made life time memories on that trip.

Shannon is survived by her mother, Jenny Geier; son Jonathan VanEtten and spouse Jessica Brown; granddaugher Kaylee VanEtten; sisters Monica, Theresa, Jennelle and Kelly; stepmother, Jackie Nieman; stepsister Stephany; brothers David, Bill and Robert and her extended family in Canada, stepchildren Kellie Brooks and Matt Brooks.

She was preceded in death by her father, late Bill Nieman.

Rest in peace our dear friend.