Shawn Brown

1961 - 2016

Shawn Brown obituary, 1961-2016, Boise, ID

BORN

1961

DIED

2016

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Cremation Society of Idaho - Boise

5541 West Overland Rd

Boise, Idaho

Shawn Brown Obituary

Shawn Brown
June 30, 1961 - November 3, 2016
The word "quit" was never part of Shawn Irene Marie Church Brown's conversations. She was an "it is what it is" and full speed ahead lady right up to the minute she died of breast cancer in the late afternoon of November 3, 2016. By her side at their home in McCall were her long-time love, Jim Jones, along with her older sister, Cindy Hobbs and younger brother, Kevin Church.
Shawn was born at Fort Richardson (Anchorage), Alaska, June 30, 1961, to Bill and Julia Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Steve, mother, Julia and brother, Michael. She is survived by her daughter, Alyssa Brown, and grandchildren, Kasen Roy Shivers, and Milo Darryl Vonk, her father, Bill, sister, Cindy and brother, Kevin. Shawn would not rest easy if the list of people important to her did not include the lady who became her second mother, Teresa Church.
Down time was not a common occurrence for Shawn. She was always busy, especially after her two grandbabies arrived. She flat out doted on those boys, and not even the rapidly spreading cancer could deter her from her grandmothering duties.
At Shawn's request, there will be no religious services. Her ashes will be scattered by her daughter in the mountains outside of McCall, joining those of her husband Steve. In lieu of cards and flowers, folkes can donate in her memory to the American Cancer Society.

Published by Idaho Statesman on Nov. 8, 2016.
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Sorry to be so late posting this but here goes. Shawn was a very special person. She opened her home to me the very first time I met her and shared it with me every time I came to visit. I know she had a loving heart and a good soul. May she rest in peace.

Jean Shivers

November 19, 2016

Bruce and I are heartbroken for your loss. She was in love and devoted to her family and pets. She and I spent many hours sharing at first our happiness when our girls graduated high school and then our profound joy when our grandchildren arrived!! Her legacy of love, straight-talk, family,determination and that elfin smile will live on. We will remember her always.

Rachel and Bruce Gardner

November 11, 2016

Ginger Harrington

November 9, 2016

Please accept my condolences. Know that the God of comfort feel your pain and sorrow. May the words inspired in Isaiah 61:1,2 bring comfort to family and friends: "He sent me (Jesus Christ) to bind up the brokenhearted, ... and To comfort all who mourn, ..."

November 8, 2016

I am proud to have known you Shawn. You fought with such grace. Always loved running into you and being touched by your good spirit. Bless Jimmy and your whole family. Rest In Peace beautiful lady.

Janice & David Whitney
New Meadows, Idaho

November 7, 2016

I am so sorry for your loss. She was a wonderful person, very frank, friendly and so friendly. I know she will be missed. Her family was her everything.

Kathy Pierce

November 7, 2016

You were an awesome, strong, beautiful woman. So happy to have had the chance to see you several times a week over the summer! I love you, woman!

Diane Coon

November 7, 2016

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