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1953
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2024
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Brenda Stiens Obituary
Brenda was born October 7, 1953, in Edmonton, Canada to Donalda Hansen. She grew up and attended schools around Canada before moving to the U.S. in her 20's.
On April 14 1979, she married Donald Eugene Stiens in Pearland, Texas. They also lived in Oklahoma, (where their eldest daughter Robyn was born) and New York, (birthplace of daughters Kimberlee and Katherine) before settling down in Idaho Falls, Idaho, near where Donald grew up, to be close to family.
Brenda was a homemaker until her three daughters started school at A.H. Bush Elementary, where Brenda volunteered full time for more than a decade before being hired on as a paraprofessional. She served in that role until she retired in 2019, providing welcome support to teachers and improving the lives of thousands of students, including her grandson Caleb. The Bush community was a beloved source of friendship and support for Brenda and her whole family through the years, and she invariably repaid that support though thoughtful gifts and by being as selflessly helpful to others as she could be. She forever loved learning new things and spending as much time with her children and grandchildren as she could.
Brenda is survived by her mother, Donalda Hansen of Penticton, British Columbia, Canada; daughters, Robyn (Todd) Buchanan of Idaho Falls, ID, Kimberlee (Geoff Marshall) Stiens of Washington, DC, and Katherine (Jeremy Amonson) Stiens of Idaho Falls, ID; grandchildren Caleb and Daisy Buchanan; grandfurbabies; and brothers John and Rocky Good.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Eugene Stiens.
Services will be held in mid August.
In lieu of flowers or donations, the family requests that anyone whose lives were touched by Brenda's kindness and unfailing commitment to her community send a note or story, or photograph, which the family will share at her memorial service to celebrate her life.
Condolences may be sent online to the family at www.woodfuneralhome.com or sent to Wood Funeral Home, 273 North Ridge Avenue, Idaho Falls, Idaho, 83402.
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Cynthia Kerzman
July 13, 2024
Brenda was a good friend to my family for many years. She was always very helpful both at school and out of school. We spent many hours together thrift shopping, dog shopping and removing wallpaper. One great day was when we found Charlie, her dog. We just kept looking until she found the perfect one. She would always babysit my fur babies whenever we were out of town. She hated to cook but loved cooking utensils and cookbooks, which is why I had such a great collection of cook books. Favorite times with her included when we would go to Garcia´s for happy hour-I loved to hear her giggle after just a few sips of a margarita! She played games with the "settlers" group. We all knew she hated playing the game but just wanted to be with all of us and we were always glad she was with us. Her daughters and grandchildren were the highlight of her life. She loved you all so much and was so proud of your accomplishments.
Rest in peace, Brenda. We are so glad you were in our life and we will miss you.
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Janet Corson Stanton
July 10, 2024
I am so sad to learn the news of Brenda's passing. We worked together at AH Bush decades ago. She was a great gift for all who worked and attended there. Now, three decades later, I have Robyn, one of "my" students (from years of school nursing) and Brenda's daughter living on my street! I am grateful Brenda left her legacies to always remind us of her giving spirit.
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