Stephanie Anne Silva

STEPHANIE ANNE (BROWN) SILVA

Stephanie Anne (Brown) Silva, 37, of Buhl, Idaho passed away on Monday evening, February 1, 2010 at her home following a courageous battle with cancer.

Stephanie was born on November 9, 1972 in Twin Falls, Idaho the daughter of Peggy A. Reese and Mac D. Brown. She grew up and attended schools in Buhl. Following high school Stephanie married Joe Silva and together they had two sons, Jason and Jordan. They were later divorced. Stephanie worked at the Crisis Center of Magic Valley as a Victims Advocate for several years before working at the Magic Valley Youth and Adult Services. She then worked for Teton-Hammond Delivery Service for a short time and then was the driver coordinator for Inland Empire-Royal West Amusement until ill health had forced her to retire.

Stephanie enjoyed the outdoors, camping and fishing, working in her yard and taking care of her rose bushes. She always cared for everyone else and had a real zest for life. Her love was raising her boys and spending time with them and her entire family. One of Stephanie’s greatest joys in life was sharing her love of baking with the kids, including the 13 nieces and nephews whom she absolutely adored.

Although she in no longer with us in the physical form and will be missed by every life she has touched, we know she will still be there at every game and event cheering us on from the sidelines.

Stephanie is survived by her two sons, Jason and Jordan Silva both of Buhl; her parents, Mac Brown of Twin Falls and Peggy Brown of Buhl; her four sisters, Angela (Marco) Oviedo of Buhl; Jerri (John) Robles of Boise; Marie (Marc) Garcia of Spokane, Washington; and Lindsey (Manny) Rodriguez of Jerome. She is also survived by her two step sons, Jorge Silva and James Silva both of Ontario, California; as well as her maternal grandparents, Wally (Crystal) Reese and Ruth Ann (Roy) Willis. She was preceded in death by her sister, Alexis Brown, her paternal grandparents and a step son, Joey Silva.

A celebration of Stephanie’s life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, February 6, 2010 at White Mortuary, 136 4th Ave. East, Twin Falls with Pastor Dale Metzger officiating. A viewing for family and friends will take place from 9:00 a.m. until the time of services on Saturday. A private family inurnment will take place at a later date. Friends and family may leave their condolences for Stephanie on www.mem.com. In lieu of flowers the family suggests memorials be given in Stephanie’s name to a trust fund set up for her children at Magic Valley Bank. Contributions may be given to funeral home staff or dropped off at any Magic Valley Bank branch. Services are under the direction of White Mortuary, Chapel by the Park, Twin Falls.