Editha Arlene McKinney

Editha Arlene McKinney, of Boise, Idaho, passed away on November 3, 2026, at the age of 101.

Her Life and Faith

Editha was born in Weiser, Idaho, on October 27, 1925, to Hezekiah and Blanche Petty.

Soon after Editha and Kenneth married, Kenneth was called to military service. When he returned, memories of the war weighed heavily on him. He avoided newspapers and news broadcasts and questioned the meaning of life. A turning point came when one of Jehovah’s Witnesses visited his mother, who invited the whole family to study the Bible. Those studies helped lift his spirits. They were baptized in 1950.

Together, Editha and Kenneth continued learning about Jehovah’s purpose and found comfort and joy in the hope of eternal life on a restored paradise earth. Editha was a faithful partner throughout their journey. They attended and participated in international conventions in New York and helped build Kingdom Halls across the northwestern United States. Their shared hope was to continue that life in the resurrection to earth.

Family

Editha is survived by her daughter, Sharon, and her son-in-law, Larry Bennett.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth; her sisters, Blanche and April, both of whom also lived to be over 100; and numerous nieces, nephews, and other family members.

Memorial Service

A memorial service for Editha will be held at 6:00 pm, on Sunday, November 29, 2026, at the Hillcrest Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 9855 W. Amity Rd., in Boise, Idaho.

Arrangements are under the direction of Bowman Funeral Parlor of Garden City.