Jennifer Bunnell

JENNIFER BUNNELL IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO -- Jennifer "Jen" Bunnell, age 41, of Albuquerque, and formerly of Idaho Falls, ID and Salt Lake City, UT, passed away peacefully in her sleep, after a hard fought battle with cancer. Jennifer was a vibrant light that filled this world. She loved and was loved by every life she touched. With her passing, the world has dimmed and the heavens are now a little brighter with her presence. She was and is our beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. Jennifer is survived by her parents, Dale and Darleen Bunnell; sister, Katherine Gallegos and husband Francisco; brother, David Bunnell and wife Raechel; nephews, James, Jonas, Alexander, and Asher; grandparents, Jack and Donna Ker; and a large, loving, extended family. Jen was preceded in death by her brother, James Dale Bunnell, and grandparents, Jesse and Carma Bunnell. A funeral service will be held Thursday, September 10, at 11:00 AM, at Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 S Ammon Rd, Ammon, ID with interment to follow at Ammon Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6:30 until 8:00 PM. and Thursday from 10-10:45 a.m. prior to the services, both at the funeral home. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the: Bunnell Medical Trust, through the First Community Trust, c/o Kristie, Kiley or Janice Metz, 5620 Wyoming Blvd. NE, Albuquerque, NM 87109. ---------------------------------------------------- Condolences received online: Charles & E.T. Tawzer ctawzer@hotmail.com We enjoyed talking to you at our class reunion but were saddened to learn of your beautiful daughters deteriorating health. What a blessing it is to have the knowledge of Heavenly Father's plan and that Jennifer is happy and with her Grandma and Grandpa. We wish you peace and comfort during this time. You will be with her again. Dacia Alba daciamatthew@hotmail.com We're so sorry for your loss. Jennifer was such a wonderful person and we loved having the opportunity to get to know her while we lived in Albuquerque. She was such a sweet, loving person who touched others' lives for good. May God bless and comfort your family at this time. Terry Ivie Brown terry.br@comcast.net What can be said when you lose such a person as Jennifer, I'm Sorry! She's in a better place! These things just do not seem to be enough. Jennifer was one of my best friends many years ago in Salt Lake City. Even though we hadn't spoken in many years, I feel a part of me is missing. I will always remember her beautiful smile and her magnetic personality. We had many wonderful times together, and I know she will be missed by many. Please accept my deepest sympathies. Jennifer Wyckoff philipwyckoff@aol.com I was so sorry to hear of Jen's passing and send you my heartfelt condolences. I have been thinking about Jen and her place in my family's life a lot since my daughter Kerin told me of her passing. Jen and Kerin were in high school in Salt Lake together and Jen visited our home many times. She was always a wonderful friend to Kerin, vibrant, full of fun, lovely to be around. It is a real tragedy that she had to struggle so hard with cancer. I can see her really fighting with that wide smile of hers. I miss not being able to hear how she is doing in her life. Know that her family is in our prayers. She was a golden girl (with dark hair) who is sadly missed. God Bless You. The submitted value of field named "Your Name:" is: Jennifer Best Gillen jennifergillen3@gmail.com Dear Bunnell Family, I just wanted to let you know how much Jennifer and your family mean to me. You have always been such wonderful friends. I am so sorry to hear that Jennifer passed away. I always remembered being at your house while Darlene did my hair and seeing Jennifer and thinking how beautiful she was. Not only was she beautiful, she was always so nice to me and always went out of her way to say hi and ask how I was doing. That meant alot to a young twelve/thriteen year old. We miss you guys!! Just know we are thinking of you and are prayers are with you. Love, Jen Best Gillen Jim and Ruth McPherson jamesmcpherson6@hotmail.com Dear Dale and Darleen, We were so sorry to read of Jennifer's death. I remember her as a lovely young woman when we first met her when she and Erick were at Butler Middle School. It is so sad when our children leave before we do. We tried to find you when we moved back to Utah, but I guess you had already left the area. I'm glad Dale has been able to be healthy after his bout with cancer when we all were in the Butler area. I hope that your family finds comfort in knowing how Jennifer's sweet spirit has touched others. I was thinking about when I met Jennifer. We were getting our families together to have pizza, and Jennifer and Erick were about 12 or 13, and I told Erick that we were going over to have dinner with your family. His eyes got big and he got nervous and he said, "Oh, Mom, she's the prettiest girl in school." Pretty, she was and just as sweet. Erick lives in Ammon, Idaho now. He works for Melalueca. He's married and has four children. We are going up to visit him the week end of Oct. 10th. Are you living in that area or are you in New Mexico. We'd love to see you or hear from you. I just wanted you to know that you are in our prayers and we send our love. Jeannie Kidd jmcqueen10@gmail.com Dale and Darlene, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. As I have heard stories about Jennifer I know that she has been blessed and your family as well. You have always held a special place in my heart. God bless you. Love to you all. Pam & Ray Dent mnm4pam@yahoo.com We are so sorry for the loss of your beautiful daughter Jennifer.We remember your family when you lived on Cardinal Way. We had many experiences together as we raised our families in the Butler 13th Ward. It is such a blessing in our lives to have the knowledge we have of the gospel. Although loosing a child is never easy, knowing we will see them again makes it tolerable.Our thoughts are with you at this most difficult time.Pam & Ray Dent A person watching the webcast for Jennifer K. Bunnell has submitted this: Janice Metz Jmetz@fnf.com As Jennifer once told me "there is no better gift in life than the gift of a friend". I miss her dearly and still am in disbelief that she is gone . However I am greatful that I was blessed to know her and that I now know you. I am always here for you and thank you for your beautiful Jennifer. Love always.....Janice.