Jeanette McBride

Jeanette Lowder Broadhead McBride

Heavenly Father welcomed home Jeanette Lowder Broadhead McBride, age 90, on January 11, 2018. Residing in Bountiful, Utah, she finished mortal life surrounded by loved ones on both sides of the veil, some saying goodbye and some anxious to greet her again.

Born March 18, 1927, Jeanette was the second child to Melvin Hart and Marvel Wodskow Lowder. She graduated from Rupert High School in 1945. Raised on a farm, she knew how to work, which showed in her 26 years as deputy clerk of the court for Cassia County.

Jeanette married Earl Duane Broadhead, her eternal companion, October 27, 1946, and resided  in Burley, Idaho where they raised their family. After Duane's death in 1987, Jeanette married Glen Orvil McBride, a former bishop, November 20, 1990, in the Logan Utah Temple and moved back to Rupert. Married for 20 years, their companionship was one of adoration, kindness, generosity, and equality: they cared for each other and delighted in each other's families. For 9 years they were missionaries in the Burley Family History Center. Late 2008, they moved to Bountiful, Utah, where Glen passed away in 2011.

In life, Jeanette found hope in people by focusing on their goodness. Known for her kindness and sense of humor, her love and unique laughter brightened everyone around her. She loved watching the Utah Jazz. Her competitiveness surfaced in bridge club and bowling league, and she was rarely beaten by her grandchildren in dominoes. As a devoted mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, her treasures in life were her posterity. Grandma-Great, as she was known, cherished spending time with family. Her light, influence and legacy through them will continue for generations.

She is preceded in death by her husbands, parents and two brothers Kenneth and Leo Lowder. She is survived by her sister, Loraine Campbell of Elko, Nevada; her brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Mickey Lowder of Buhl, Idaho; her loving children, Sue and Larry Denham of Farmington, Utah, Carol and Wayne Young of Pleasant Grove, Utah, and Jeff and LuAnn Broadhead of Burley, Idaho; 17 grandchildren and their spouses; and 43 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by Glen's children Lynda and Steve Snapp of Naperville, Illinois, Bruce and Jan McBride of Mesa, Arizona, James and Melani McBride of Rupert, Idaho, and Christine and Mike Higley of Heyburn, Idaho. On Glen's side, Jeanette has 21 grandchildren, 62 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great granddaughter.

A viewing will be held Saturday, January 20, 2018, from 9:30-10:30 am at Lindquist’s Bountiful Mortuary, 727 N. 400 E. Bountiful, Utah, followed by funeral services at 11:00 am. Family and friends are also invited to gather for the burial at Pleasant View Cemetery in Burley, Idaho at 3:30 that afternoon.

Much gratitude goes to the wonderful staff, residents and families of Barton Creek Assisted Living for their excellent care and many friendships; to Dr. Tyler Williams, Linda Tugan and Dr. Josh Christiansen for their attentiveness to her medical needs; to the Hospice staff for their help; and to Barton Creek LDS Branch members for their love and service.