Tanya Marie SlavenJuly 30, 1959 - August 25, 2014Tanya Marie Slaven, 55, of Pocatello, Idaho, passed away peacefully in her sleep from an extended ilnness on August 25, 2014. She was born on July 30, 1959 in Fort Dix, New Jersey to Robert and Rita (Williams) Newsom. Being a child of military parents, Tanya traveled a lot. She was raised in Pocatello but enjoyed being able see many part of the country early in life. She graduated from Highland High School and then went on to attend various classes at Idaho State University. She worked at various jobs but had to take an early retirement due to declining health. Tanya's main interest and love in life was Scooby Doo and anything her grandchildren wanted to do. She really loved her grandkids.Tanya was preceded in death by her parents and her dog Scooby Doo. She is survived by her two sisters Deena Bechtel of West Jordan, Utah and Cheryl Starr of Pocatello, Idaho; two brothers, Robert Newsom Jr. of Pocatello and Michael Newsom, of Pocatello; daughter, Penny Schinderling of Challis, Idaho; son, Jared Kugler of Pocatello; several nieces and nephews and five grandchildren, Jaiden, Ivan, Bryson, Kenyan, and Paul.A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 30, 2014 at 1:00 P.M. at 862 Dolbeer in Pocatello. Friends who wish may make donation in Tanya's memory at any Advantage Plus Credit Union under the name of Harry Slaven in the memory of Tanya Slaven.