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Goon Lim
Jul 6, 2026
Goon Lim, age 92, passed away peacefully on July 6 2026, at St. Luke’s Boise Medical Center, surrounded by his loving daughters and granddaughters. He was a faithful husband, determined father, and doting grandfather. His radiant, genuine kindness touched all those that met him, leading him to create lasting bonds even with strangers. For that, especially, he will be missed.
Goon...
Jeremy Curtis Doherty
Jul 5, 2026
In Loving Memory of Jeremy Curtis Doherty
July 10, 1989 – July 5, 2026
It is with broken hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, son, brother, and friend, Jeremy Curtis Doherty, on July 5, 2026, just days before his 37th birthday.
Jeremy was born on July 10, 1989, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. He lived life with determination, kindness,...
Gloria Mae Kieselhorst
Jul 3, 2026
Gloria Mae Kieselhorst, age 91, of Ontario, OR, was called home to her heavenly Father on July 3, 2026.
Gloria was born on July 12, 1934, to Frank and Clifford Edna Kieselhorst. Her family moved to Ontario, Oregon, in 1941. Following her mother’s passing in 1947, Gloria’s father married Gail Weineke Huffman, and Gloria became a beloved daughter to Gail and...
Kelvin "Kel" Ray Johnson
Jul 3, 2026
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Kelvin Ray Johnson, who passed away peacefully on July 3, 2026, at the age of 73 after a courageous journey with progressive dementia.
Born in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Val and Edna Johnson, Kel graduated from Idaho Falls High School before attending Boise State University. He proudly served his country in the United...
Linda Carol Gladman
Jul 2, 2026
Linda Carol Sanford was born to Vere and Alta Sanford on February 7, 1939, in Melba, Idaho. Linda spent her childhood on the family farm in Melba, where she learned a love for the beauty of the natural world. A tall, redheaded girl with an adventurous spirit, she could often be found riding her beloved horse, Trixie, exploring the countryside,...
Joshua Christopher Colberg
Jun 30, 2026
Joshua Christopher Colberg, 35, passed away unexpectedly in an automobile accident on June 30, 2026.
Josh was born on May 22, 1991, in Boise, ID to Chris & Kit Colberg.
He grew up in Star, ID and had a fantastic sense of adventure. He loved trips to the river, swinging on the rope swing, riding his bike and scooter, fishing, floating the...
W. Ray Riggs
Jun 30, 2026
W. Ray Riggs, 90, a resident of Caldwell, passed away June 30, 2026, in Caldwell.
Arrangements are under the direction of Bowman Funeral Parlor of Garden City.
Ralph "Byron" Hillman
Jun 30, 2026
Ralph Byron Hillman was born on December 20, 1949, at Cottage Hospital in Burley, Idaho, the second child of J.B. and Peggy Hillman of Milner, Idaho. Given the name Ralph Byron Hillman at birth, he soon became known to family and friends as "Cookie," a nickname given to him by his older brother, Gary.
Ralph spent his early childhood in Cassia...
James Dale Pippin
Jun 26, 2026
James Dale Pippin, 86, a resident of Star, passed away June 26, 2026, in Boise.
A committal service with military honors will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, August 17, 2026, at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery, 10100 N. Horseshoe Bend Rd. in Boise. A celebration of life will follow at 12:00 pm noon, at Bowman Funeral Parlor, 10254 W. Carlton...
Midgie Della Ortiz
Jun 26, 2026
Midgie Della Hernandez Ortiz, of Boise, Idaho, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 26, 2026, at St. Alphonsus Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.
Midgie was a woman of deep faith whose greatest joys in life were the Lord, her family, and the simple blessings that brought people together. She found happiness in crocheting, fishing, and reading her Bible, and she...
Lorraine Virginia Dunbar
Jun 26, 2026
Lorraine V. Dunbar passed away on June 26,2026. Joining Dale, her husband of 70 years.
Lorraine was born November14, 1934 in Sheridan, Wyoming. She was the daughter of Theodore and Edith Thomas.
She graduated from Boise High School. Lorraine retired from WinCo Foods. She worked in the meat department. During retirement she enjoyed working as camp host with her husband. While being...
Robert Vernon DeShazo
Jun 25, 2026
The sun shines much dimmer these days as we mourn the passing of a good man, fine gentleman, and a loving soul. We sadly say goodbye to Robert Vernon DeShazo, Jr. of Eagle. He was 85 and squeezed a ton of adventures and accomplishments into those swiftly moving decades.
Robert (Bob) was born October 19, 1940, at army Base Fort Lewis,...
Monte Melverne Dennett
Jun 24, 2026
In Loving Memory of Monte Melverne Dennett
Monte Melverne Dennett passed away on June 24, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of adventure, determination, and unmistakable personal spirit.
Born in Albuquerque, New Mexico on May 15th, 1942, Monte was the only child of Clarence Melverne “Mel” and Joyce Dennett. The family moved to San Bernadino, California in the late 1940’s where Mel started...
Sharon Leila Branch Larsen
Jun 24, 2026
Sharon Leila Branch Larsen, age 84, most recently of Nampa, Idaho, passed away peacefully on June 24th, 2026.
Sharon was born on June 5th, 1942, in Safford, AZ, to Arland Platt Branch and Leila (Ferrin) Branch. After spending most of her childhood in Mesa, AZ, she graduated from Arizona State University and went on to teach kindergarten in Pasadena, CA, where...
Karen Elain Gillaspey
Jun 24, 2026
Karen Elain Gillaspey, 81, passed away peacefully at her home on June 24, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Karen was born on December 2, 1944. She lived in Central Point most of her life, before recently moving to Idaho. She shared nearly 63 years of marriage with the love of her life, Ronald Gillaspey. Together they built a lifetime...
Theresa Aileen Cress
Jun 24, 2026
Theresa Aileen Cress, Ike as she was known, Returned home on June 24th, 2026. She was born to George William Maher and Zeta Theresa Maher on August 24th, 1952 in Nampa, Idaho.
She leaves behind her two daughters Angela Cress (NV) and Melissa Cress (ID) Ex-husband, Mike Cress (ID), Her sister Betty McMikle (ID) and her 7 beloved grandchildren.
Preceded in death...
Alice Alize Norman
Jun 23, 2026
Alice Alize Norman was born with the first names Alice and Alize to a Malaysian mother and an English father and was raised in England by a "Guardian". She eventually earned a PhD in Psychology and worked for the U.S. federal government for many years. She was very active in Burning Man and SOAK camps. She was early on known...
Betty Jean McKean
Jun 22, 2026
Betty Jean McKean was born on January 14, 1940, to Jerald and Ruth Rose of Salt Lake City, Utah. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband, William Kenneth McKean, her brothers, Jerald Jr., Dorvan, James, Laurie, and Jack, and son-in-law, Gregg Olsen.
Betty spent her childhood growing up in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was known for her incredible...
Larry Morris Paul
Jun 22, 2026
Larry Morris Paul, 79, a resident of Meridian, passed away June 22, 2026, in Meridian.
Arrangements are under the direction of Bowman Funeral Parlor of Garden City.
Shirley Ladene Thorpe
Jun 20, 2026
Shirley L. Thorpe, age 97, passed away of natural causes on Saturday, June 20, 2026, at The Terraces of Boise, with her daughter Shelley by her side.
Shirley was born on January 5, 1929, in Seattle, Washington, to Roma Ladene Reeves and Frederick Warren Shaw. The second of three children, she was raised in Seattle alongside her older sister Mary Lou...
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