On Sept. 18, 2009, Heavenly Father called Shawna Rai Dennett home.
Shawna was born Aug. 26, 1970, in Fontana, Calif., to Roger and Hazel Burdick. She grew up in California, where she met and married David Dennett.
They lived in Idaho, Washington and Utah, raising their family of seven. As a single mom, Shawna worked hard to keep her family together. Her children were very important to her, and she had a unique and special relationship with each one of them. She enjoyed her work as a caregiver to both her children and those she worked with at the Center for Independent Living in Twin Falls, where she was well thought of by her friends and co-workers.
Shawna was looking forward to the birth of her first grandchild, which is due in March. Obviously Heavenly Father needed her care giving hands, and we say goodbye to our loving mother, sister and friend.
Shawna is survived by her children Brianna (Carrington) Key, Brian, Kamie, Tanika, twins Kyle and Kristopher, and Tyson; her mom, Hazel; brothers Dean and Don; best friend Katie and extended family members and great friends. Shawna was preceded in death by her dad, Roger, and brothers Bruce and Robert.