Edith Brons

PENNEY BRONS IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO -- Penney Roth Brons, born Edith Penney Roth, died on March 12, 2009, of complications due to a stroke. She was born January 17, 1921, in Salina, Kansas, to Ralph F. and Arvilla Johnson Roth. She was raised in Russell, Kansas, and moved as a teenager to Miami, Florida, and graduated with a BA from the University of Miami in 1942. She supported the war effort by teaching swimming to military personnel. She worked for Pan American Airlines at Dinner Key in Operations. She married John R. Brons on November 25, 1944, had three children and enjoyed an adventure and love filled 62 years together. They lived in Guatemala, Germany, Austria, England, Florida, Idaho and Wyoming. She used to joke that she was a turnip and wherever they moved she would set down roots. Penney had friends everywhere, and will be sorely missed by them and by her family. She was an accomplished and gracious hostess, cook, gardener and photographer, publishing a well received book on Rocky Mountain wildflowers, “Wild Wild Flowers of the West,” with her dear friend Edith Kinucan and the fourth edition was printed in 1991. Her flower gardens in Ketchum and Alta, Wyomingm were part of fundraising tours and always a source of joy to her family. She loved listening to classical music and opera and was a regular ticket holder to the Grand Teton Music Festival in Jackson. Her community service focused on the local libraries wherever she lived. She was preceded in death by her parents, her brother, Anthony Roth, her husband, John, and one grandson. She is survived by her three children, Rowan Brons (Bob Jones), Erica Brons (George Tremblay), and John F. Brons, and her grandsons, Keith (Jake) Brons and Cooper Tremblay. A celebration of her life will be held on Thursday the 26th of March at 6 p.m. at the St. Francis Episcopal Church in Alta, Wyoming. A light supper will be served afterward. Appreciation is sent to Hands of Hope Hospice of Idaho Falls. Donations may be made to your local library in lieu of flowers. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Kelly Palmer kpalmer@leisurecare.com On behalf of myself and the entire Fairwinds staff, I wanted you all to know how much we cared for Penney. She is an incredible lady that left her mark here at Fairwinds. If there is anything we can do for any of you, please let us know. Kelly Lorri French idaho_spudd762@yahoo.com I was Penny's housekeeper at Fairwinds and I will miss her; she was and is an incredible women. John, Rowan, and Erica, my thoughts and prayers are with you. Paula Noelke Starche pstarche@swbwell.net I remember Aunt Penney as a magical aunt when I was growing up. My mother (Margie Brons Noelke) would always pass her letters to me to read. I knew from her letters that she had a special connection to the world. Now that I read all the many places she lived I can understand this. My love and prayers go out to Rickie, Rowan and John as well as Gaby and Aunt Pat and Joan. Love, Paula Inez Wise Rowan, please accept my love and sympathy on the loss of your mother. Jeannette Boner jblosel@yahoo.com Erica and family, I was sad to read of your loss. I enjoyed waiting on Penney at the Corner Drug when she came in. May this time be filled with fond memories of Penney. Jeannette Boner Sister Claudia Rae Dear Rowan and family, May God's peace and comfort be with you in your loss. I will hold you in my prayers. Sherry Jamison Janda sherryjanda@hotmail.com My memories of Penny are that of a world class lady. I remember her bubbly personality and how she always held her head high. Penney was the perfect hostess, loved animals, and even took in a few strays like me. I was often included at family gatherings and Penney welcomed me like I was one of the family. I have many fond memories of times I spent with the Brons family, and Penny is at the center of those memories. My love and prayers go with you Penny. Sherry Jamison Janda Janice Westerberg tippytoes4me@hotmail.com My condolences go to her family. I was really lucky to have met her. She always made me smile when she came to produce to give me her very helpful hints. I will miss her. DeeDee Woods McCuskey gardeningnerd@aol.com Dear Rowan, Erica and John, I was so sorry to read of your mother's passing in the Mountain Express Penney was such a gracious and down to earth woman and I will always cherish the time I shared with her and our cameras while our men were out hunting. I called my father (Bill Woods) and gave him the sad news and he and Jean asked that I send our family's condolences as they are not too great on a computer. I always carry her book with me on my hikes so I can answer the often asked question What is that? I will think of her every time I venture out in the mountains of Idaho. Our parents shared a lot of years of memories and will miss her greatly. Our thoughts and prayers are with your family at this sad time. Fondly, DeeDee Woods McCuskey Chad Driewer chad.driewer@wachoviasec.com My heartfelt condolences to all of you. You mother was a very special person. Chad Driewer Christine Atwell golddlx@msn.com Hello, This note is for John Brons and all the Brons family. I was a friend of Johns in the early 1980s. I lived there for a short time, then moved back to San Diego. John, came across the website and saw the post re: your mom. I'm so sorry for your loss. I remember she was very nice to me, a silly confused 20 yr. old at the time. Your mom was a great person. I wish I got to know her better. I lost my dad last summer, I know it's hard. I guess Jake's all grown up by now? Does he still have your dimples? I'm married with a 9 yr. old daughter, we're living in Camp Verde, AZ. It's green here, we're by a river. However, we want to move back to San Diego A.S.A.P. Not cut out for the cowboy days I guess. I hope you're doing well in these very tough times. Take care, Christine Atwell (formerly, Christi Anderson from San Diego)