Ann Louise Bidwell

Ann Louise Bidwell (Spraker)
December 20, 1951 - August 24, 2017
Ann quietly passed away at home on August 24th, 2017. She was born on December 20, 1951 to Ernest and Louise Spraker in Pocatello, Idaho. She grew up on the farm on Tyhee Road. Ann graduated from Highalnd High School and took art classes at Idaho State University, which she excelled at. Ann held various jobs, but the one she enjoyed the most was working as a bus driver with the Pocatello School District for almost 20 years.
Ann was a unique individual who had many different interests. She was a ballet dancer in her youth, an artist and and avid reader. She took great pleasure working in her garden, carefully cultivating a wide variety of flowers and plants. She did various forms of painting, spun and dyed wool and would then knit or weave it into garments or pieces of art. She also loved collecting beautiful rocks and crystals.
Ann was preceded in death by her parents Ernest and Louise Spraker and her brother Richard.
Ann is survivied by her brothers: Irvin, Garry and Bill Spraker. Her children Jason Jerman and Sasha McNabb, and her five grandchildren: Madison, Mikal, Gabriel, Nishan and Zander.
A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 on Saturday, September 30, at Irvin Spraker's home located at 745 N. Old Hwy 91, Inkom, Idaho. Lunch will be served.