Dorothy Marie Bryson

Dorothy Marie Bryson 1917 - 2009 Our precious Dorothy Marie Bryson (nee Stephens) went home to her Heavenly Father surrounded by family June 24, 2009. She will be remembered by all who knew her as an incredibly witty and giving person. Ever the practical woman, Dorothy insisted her obituary be short. We will honor her wishes, but can attest at length to her amazing spirit. Dorothy was born to Otis and Ethel Stephens on July 21, 1917 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Dorothy was one of nine children. She was 18 months old when her family moved to Eden, Idaho. She attended school in Eden and graduated from EdenHigh School in 1935. On December 21, 1935, she married Earl Bryson. They had two daughters, Alice Louise and Wanda Jean. The Bryson family lived in many places while Earl taught school, but settled in Twin Falls when he became a fire fighter. They were married for 57 years. Dorothy worked for a time at the Princess Vogue dress store and managed the lunch counter at Crowley's drug store. Dorothy served as a member and one time chairperson of the Idaho Old Time Fiddlers' Association, as well as a member of the Twin Falls' Firemen Women's Auxiliary. She played piano in a country-western band and entertained many audiences across the MagicValley. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Bryson; daughter Alice McClain: her parents; two brothers and three sisters. She is survived by her daughter Wanda Montgomery of Boise; her brothers Carl and Delmar Stephens; and her sister Violet Webb. She leaves behind her grand children: Richard McClain; Pauline Schiewe; Jonita (Gene) Schofield; Kevin (Joy) McClain; Steve (Kara) Casteel and Christine (Carmine) Fenicottero. Her greatest legacies are her 16 great grandchildren whom she delighted in. Services will be held at Parke's Funeral Home in Twin Falls on Wednesday, July 1, 2009 at 6:30 pm with burial to follow at the Hazelton cemetery. A private viewing for the family will be held at 6:00pm (just prior to the service). The family would like to thank Dr. Moorehouse and Dr. Fortuin, for their expert care. We would also like to thank Intermountain Orthopaedics, Aspen Rehabilitation, St. Luke's Meridian Medical Center (telemetry and emergency services), and Hearts for Hospice for their generous and loving treatment of Dorothy and our family. Donations can be made to a charity of choice in Dorothy's name.