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BOISE – Brenda Martin Williams passed away Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009, from breast cancer.
I know this will be a difficult time for my family and I have chosen to write this obituary. I was born Jan 14, 1954, in Rupert, Idaho, the second child of Leonard and Betty Martin. I attended Minico High School and graduated in 1972. I then attended the University of Idaho, where I received a degree in business finance in 1975. I married Mitch Williams in May 1975, and we just celebrated 34 years together. After our oldest son, Patrick, was born, I felt like I needed a different career path and returned to medical school at the University of Washington. I graduated in 1987 and our second son, Colin, was born in December of 1987. I have been blessed to have two great sons and a wonderful husband. I was in practice in Boise for 17 years and saw my practice grow from one doctor to six doctors and appreciate the fact that I was in a practice with truly excellent partners and doctors.

I am survived by my husband and sons, Mitch, Pat and Colin; my parents, Leonard and Betty Martin of Paul; brothers, Doug (Lebbie) and Randee (Connie), both of Paul; and my sister and good friend, Melody Wysong (Earl) of Rupert.
I have had wonderful care the last 15 years at MSTI. Thank you, Dr. Paul Montgomery, Dr. Ron Dorn and all of the chemo nurses.

I also want to thank my partner, Dr. Jackie Maybach, for her help in this process.
In lieu of flowers, I would prefer contributions to Expedition Inspiration of Ketchum to aid in breast cancer research. Send to P.O. Box 4289, Ketchum, ID 83340, or to the Mini-Cassia Christian Education Association, 750 W. 71 N., Paul, ID 83347.

A service will be held at 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 21, at Cathedral of the Rockies, 717 N. 11th St. in Boise, under the direction of Alden-Waggoner Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Neal Collins of Immanuel Lutheran Church will officiate the service. A second service will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church in Rupert.

I have had a blessed life and wish it had been longer, but I am grateful for the life I have had and as a Christian, I have no fear of death and look forward to life everlasting.