Shannon Rose Parsons Bruderer

Shannon Rose Parsons Bruderer was born to Albert Raymond Parsons and Mabel Bernice Bedwell on April 27, 1942, in Springfield, Bingham County, Idaho. Shannon was one of eight children born to Albert and Mabel and the last of the Parsons clan siblings to leave this earth. She passed away on July 8, 2024, surrounded by family at The Gables in Blackfoot, Idaho. She married the love of her life, Arvil Dean Bruderer, and they celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in February of this year. Two children, Travis Dean and Tana Lynn, were born into this union.

Shannon graduated from Butte High School in 1960 and then attended a business school.

Her first Job was as a switchboard operator with the local telephone company. She then became one of the original Idaho National Laboratory (INL) operators, where she connected many party lines for work and other social engagements, being the catalyst for helping individuals connect.

Shannon met Dean in Idaho Falls, ID, and brought him home for Christmas in Arco, ID. The rest is history.

Shannon was known for being a beautiful person inside and out. She enjoyed hunting, fishing, and camping outings. A highlight of her life was the Parsons musical gatherings and the Bruderer yearly reunions, filled with activities, games, raffles, a quilting legacy from her mother-in-law, Anna, and campfire sing-a-longs.

She was known for her handiwork and was always seen with a project to keep her busy while the menfolk hunted and fished. She possessed skills in tatting, crocheting, sewing, and embroidery, which she passed on to her daughter, Tana. She enjoyed her weekly sewing group meetings with her daughter and friends. She and Dean have made and shared quilts with others, who kept them prized possessions.

She became interested in elephants and amassed an extensive collection of figurines as she, her family, and friends traveled. She also had a heart of gold for feeding and caring for stray cats. Other favorite pastimes are driving down the road and listening to recordings of Dennis Bruderer or other country western music.

Shannon was raised in the LDS faith in her younger years and most recently attended the Lost River Bible Church in Arco, ID, with Pastor Keith Stayman.

Shannon is survived by her devoted husband, Dean, of Arco, ID, son Travis (Valerie) Bruderer of Belfair, WA, Stepdaughter Sarrah (James) Mayfield of Maricopa, AZ, stepson Mark (Melissa) Ostler of Calverton, NY, and Orem, UT, son-in-law Edward Beverly, of her late daughter Tana Lynn (Bruderer) Beverly, and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

She is also survived by her Bruderer in-laws Wesley Bruderer, Raymond Bruderer, Edwin (Klea) Bruderer, (Ellen Mae) wife of Ivan Bruderer, (Julie) wife of Dennis Bruderer, and many nieces and nephews from the Parsons and Bruderer families.

Shannon is preceded in death by her parents, Albert (Mabel) Parsons, brothers Donald (LaDene) Parsons, Stanley (Hala) Parsons, Albert Jr. (Carmen) Parsons, Gayland (Sharon) Parsons, James Parsons, and Rodney (Virginia) Parsons, and sister, Margene (Glenn) Phillips.

Shannon was also preceded in death by her Bruderer in-law’s Conrad (Anna) Bruderer, Lorin Bruderer, Alma (Dorothy) Bruderer, Victor (Nathalie/Billie Jo/Marjorie/Kathy) Bruderer, Leonard (Donna) Bruderer, Ivan Bruderer, Melvin Bruderer, Delbert (Marian) Bruderer, Howard (Fay) Bruderer, Dennis Bruderer, Virginia Alder, C. Ruth Swendsen, and (Darlene) wife of Raymond Bruderer.

Funeral Services to be held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, on 701 County Road. Arco, ID 83213, on Saturday, July 20, 2024. Viewing at 1:30 pm, and Funeral Services at 2:00 pm to be followed by graveside services at Arco Hillcrest Cemetery. After the graveside service, a meal will be served at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 701 County Road Arco, ID 83213. The family would like to thank Anderson Family Funeral Home of Arco for all their help during this time.