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Marsha Kay Schwendiman Booth

Apr. 22, 1954 - Aug. 29, 2020

Date of Service: Sep. 4, 2020

JEROME – On Saturday, August 29, 2020, Marsha Kay Wright Schwendiman Booth, a loving wife, mother of three, and grandmother of 11, passed away peacefully at her home, with family by her side, at the age of 66.

Marsha was born April 22, 1954, in Rupert, Idaho, to Willard E. and Edith Adamson Wright. She attended school in the Burley/Rupert area and then attended trade school where she earned her CNA, medical assistant, and critical care technician certificates. She pursued a career in the medical field and had worked at Minidoka Memorial Hospital and retired from Cassia Regional Hospital.

Marsha had a passion for knitting blankets, singing, and playing the piano for her church. Her faith in God was passionate and unmatched.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, David Lee Schwendiman; four brothers; eight sisters; and two great-grandsons.

She is survived by her current husband, Leonard Booth of Jerome; her children, Robert Stephens (Eva) of Providence, Utah, Steven Stephens of Twin Falls, and Tamera Stephens Leon (Armando) of Burley; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

A service celebrating Marsha’s life will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, September 4, at Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home, 1350 E. 16th St., in Burley. Burial will follow at Gem Memorial Gardens.

Flowers or donations may be sent to Rasmussen-Wilson Funeral Home.

Condolences for Marsha Kay Schwendiman Booth

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From Carol Benally:

Marsha will be greatly missed, she was my friend until I moved to Utah. She was very friendly, funny. I loved it when she played the piano and sang in church. My condolences to her family.

From Randa Renda:

I am so sorry to hear of Marsha’s passing. I enjoyed working with her at Cassia and she was a special spirit and a friend. My prayers to her family. She will be missed

From Tina Davis:

My heart is saddened to hear of Marsha's passing. She was a joy to work with... Such a caring, beautiful soul. Prayers for Leonard and her family. God bless you with comfort in rememberance of the good times

From Peggy plaisted:

Marsha was my sister -in- law but she was also my best friend we had a lot of good times together she was like a sister to me I loved her very much I miss her so bad.

From Marjorie Jensen:

I worked with Marsha at Highland Estates .She was such a kind caring person.Sorry for your loss RIP you will be missed.

From Donna Grasso :

Leonard so sorry for your loss! I remember after church one night You and Marsha invited me over to your home and Marsha and I was talking about crocheting and asked me if I would like some of the things she made. She also gave me some winter jackets. She was a Kind Lady.

From Sonya Povey:

Marsha a beautiful soul will be missed by many. Marsha brought a light to everyone she met. Love you sweet Marsha enjoy spending time with family on the otherside.

From Lisa west:

I love and miss my aunt marsha so much. She’s with our lord Jesus now and one day we will all be together again. Giving love and condolences to the entire family and friends who knew her.

From Shanna Yarbrough:

So sorry to hear of the death of Marsha. My prayers go out for Leonard and her children and family. May God grant you peace and rest at this difficult time.

From tamera leon:

beautiful angel flying high now

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