Shirley Anderson Benson, Bush, Madsen, 85, of Idaho Falls, passed away Saturday, August 8, 2015, at her home at Lincoln Court of natural causes. She was under the care of Alliance Home Health and Hospice. She was born August 17, 1929, in Menan, Idaho, the daughter of Clifton Anderson and Ruth Buck Anderson. She grew up and attended school in American Falls. In 1947, she graduated from American Falls High School. On June 16, 1947, she married Harold Eames Benson. Their marriage was performed by Ezra Taft Benson in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Harold passed away July 20, 1948. On November 1, 1956, she married William "Bill" Bush. He passed away January 7, 1976. On September 16, 1989, she married Milton C. Madsen in Idaho Falls. He passed away January 8, 1999. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where she served in the ward and stake Sunday school, ward Primary, Relief Society and Mutual Improvement Association now known as the Young Women's organization. She and her husband, Milton served in the Tennessee Kentucky Mission for two years from 1990-1992. Shirley sang in many programs, and directed musical programs at Lincoln Court. She worked as the manager of Orange Julius in the Country Club Mall, and owned and operated Shirley's Country Crafts and Wedding Catering business. Her greatest joy in life was being a wife, mother, and homemaker. A statement from Shirley concerning her testimony: "My testimony is strong and healthy. . . I am at peace with My Father in Heaven. I thank Him for all that I have . . . and that is a lot!" She is survived by the following: Sons: Scott (Connie) Bush of Ogden, UT; T. Shane (Peggy) Bush of Idaho Falls; and Brian V. (Janet) Bush of Shelley; daughters: Shannon C. (Brooks) Clements of Pasco, WA and Melodee D. (Curt) Mueller of Rexburg; daughter's-in-law; Teresa (Bill, deceased) Bush and Lisa (Galen, deceased) Bush both of Idaho Falls; a sister, Sharon (Ron) Felsted of Idaho Falls, 26 grandchildren and 44 great-grandchildren. Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, sisters; Veda, Marian and Kathleen; a brother, Larry Anderson; husbands: Milton C. Madsen, William F. Bush, Harold E. Benson; daughters: Linda Benson Gilbert and Gina Michelle Bush; sons: Bill and Galen. Funeral services will be at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, August 12, 2015, at Coltrin Mortuary, 2100 First St., Idaho Falls, Idaho. The family will visit with friends one hour prior to the services at the mortuary. Burial will be in Rose Hill Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.coltrinmortuary.com