Breana RaeJean Vanderpool
July 9, 1996 - Aug. 13, 2009
Wednesday, August 12, 2009 10:30 AM PDT
Nampa
Breana RaeJean Vanderpool, 13, passed away peacefully at home in the arms of her Mom and Dad on Friday, Aug. 7, 2009. Breana’s big blue eyes and long lashes melted the hearts of everyone she met, and those same beautiful eyes showed unwavering courage, perseverance and an ability to overcome incredible odds.
When well enough, Breana loved attending school, where she enjoyed music, art, reading stories and interacting with her classmates. Â
Breana is survived by her parents, Wade and Tami Vanderpool, of Nampa, Idaho; paternal grandparents, Dan and Gloria Vanderpool, of Fruitland, Idaho; maternal grandparents, Karl and LaRae Campbell, of Jerome, Idaho; aunt and uncle, Lisa and Brian Moore, and cousins, Josh and Jeni, of Twin Falls, Idaho; aunt and uncle, Amanda Tiegs and Klint Campbell, and cousin, Asilyn, of Burley, Idaho; aunt and uncle, Jodi and Chad Vanderpool, of Cordova, Tenn.; aunt and uncle, Christina and Seth Vanderpool, and cousins, Jayden and Dylan, of Caldwell, Idaho; and great-grandpa, Otis King, of Ontario, Ore.
Breana also leaves behind many wonderful caregivers that provided love and support that enhanced her quality of life. There is a very special place in our hearts for the doctors, nurses and staff at the Family Medicine Health Center, the staff at A & R Case Management, the Progressive and St. Luke’s Home Health nurses and staff and the nurses and respiratory therapists on the pediatric floor at St. Luke’s Hospital in downtown Boise. Because of their knowledge, love and support, Breana was able to survive many medical challenges. All of these special people, too numerous to mention, provided Breana with love and dignity in her life and also in her death.
There will be a memorial service at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 14, 2009, at the Nampa Funeral Home Yraguen Chapel, 415 12th Ave. S., Nampa, Idaho.
Gifts in Breana’s memory may be made to St. Luke’s CF Clinic Fund, c/o the St. Luke’s Health Foundation, 190 E. Bannock, Boise, ID 83712.
