Jennie M. Mothershead

Jennie M. Bourn 1919 -2012 Jennie M (Bourn) Mothershead, longtime resident of the Magic Valley, died at Bridgeview Estates on May 19, 2012, surrounded by her family and friends. She was born in Osborne County, Kansas on May 7,1919. She came to ldaho with her family in 1932 after the Dust Bowl made farming impossible. She graduated from Hansen High School in 1937. On June 4th, 1938 Jennie married Henry Mothershead in a simple ceremony at the local parsonage. They moved into a small apartment in Hansen. They often told the story that after they paid for the marriage license, bought groceries and coal for the week, they had 35 cents left between them. They remained married till Henry's passing 55 years later. Born to this union were four daughters, Barbara (Paul) Utley, Twin Falls, lD; Pam (Terry) Burton, Hansen, lD and Safford, AZ; Peggy (Vern) Giles, Boise, ID; and Penny Mothershead, Hansen, lD. Jennie had six grandchildren, Rob, Craig, Stacey, Robin, Kari and Erin. She had many great and great-great grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Her husband Henry , her granddaughter Terresa Stallings as well as six brothers and two sisters preceded her in death. Jennie worked hard her entire life. No job was ever too humble if it meant providing for her family. She was the rock that held the family together and her greatest wish would be for all of us to remain close. Jennie was an avid gardener and in lieu of flowers, donations to the Magic Valley Rose Society would be appreciated. A memorial celebration of her life will be held at a later date. She is gone from this world but her feisty spirit will remain in all who knew her. We would like to thank the Staff of Bridgeview for their loving care. "Friends are family we choose for ourselves" and we would especially like to thank Stella Spain, Fran and Bill Ash, Galen Stanger and Linda Moore who are treasured members of our extended family and showed such loving tenderness to Jennie. Those wishing to share condolences and memories may do so at www.magicvalleyfuneralhome.com.