Lena Helena Bruns

Lena Helena Deeg Bruns passed away on Monday, February 23, 2009 in Twin Falls, Idaho. Lena was born on February 3, 1916 in Pleasant Valley, Idaho to John and Pauline (Burgemeister) Deeg. She was baptized into the Christian faith on April 9, 1916 at the Martin Luther Evangelical Lutheran Church, and later confirmed her faith in the Zoar Congregational Church, both in Pleasant Valley. She attended the Sunny Valley School and grew up on the family farm. Besides working on the farm, she worked as a waitress, in a bakery and helping to care for neighborhood children. On January 10, 1954, she married Arthur Bruns in the Congregational Church in American Falls, Idaho and moved to Eden where she and Arthur farmed together. They had two children, John and Nancy. Lena was a talented gardener, and shared flower bulbs and clippings with many friends. She also enjoyed embroidery, crocheting and sewing. In 2003, failing health led to Lena's move to the Twin Falls Care Center. The family wishes to thank the many loving caregivers at the Twin Falls Care Center and Hospice Visions who looked after her. She is survived by her loving husband, Arthur; son and daughter-in-law, John and Beth Bruns, Eden; daughter, Nancy Bruns and fiancé Dwight Heide, Salt Lake City; brother and sister-in-law, Harold and Irene Deeg, American Falls; sisters-in-law, Phyllis Deeg, Pocatello; Ilean Bruns, Eden; numerous nieces and nephews and her dear friends, Mary Schwarz and Millie Mussmann. She was preceded in death by her parents; an infant sister; brothers, Arthur Deeg and Albert Deeg and sister, Bertha Deeg Kucera. Lena was a faithful and loving wife and mother. Lena had a deep, strong faith in the redeeming grace of God. We are grateful for the time we had with her, and give thanks for her rest in Christ Jesus. Memorials are suggested to Lutheran World Relief. Funeral services will be held 11:00 am, Friday, February 27, 2009 at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1602 E 1100 S, Eden with visitation 6-8 pm, Thursday, February 26, 2009 at Parke's Magic Valley Funeral Home, 2551 Kimberly Road, Twin Falls and 1 hour prior to services at the church.