Recent Obituaries

Gregory D. Thorpe

Jan 1, 2025

Greg D. Thorpe

Greg D Thorpe, passed in the early morning hours of January 1, 2025, of complications of Alzheimer’s.

Born, May 18, 1947, to Cecil and Zona Thorpe in Boise, Idaho.  He attended Borah High School graduating with the Class of 1965.  He was in the Army from 1966 to 1968.

Greg...

Ann Rush Lewis

Dec 30, 2024

Ann Rush Lewis

Ann Rush Lewis, 84, a resident of Garden City, passed away December 30, 2024, in Garden City.

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

Nancy Snowball Lawson

Dec 30, 2024

Meridian, Idaho – Nancy Snowball Lawson passed away on December 30, 2024 at the age of 76. She was born on October 3, 1948 to Morrell and Ruth Snowball as the third of 5 daughters in Long Beach, California. Nancy often shared fond memories of her experiences growing up in a musical home. After graduating from BYU with a...

Erika Emma Reynolds

Dec 29, 2024

ERIKA EMMA REYNOLDS July 3, 1937 – December 29, 2024

Erika Emma Reynolds, 87, of Boise, Idaho passed away peacefully on December 29, 2024, at St. Luke’s Boise Medical Center.

Erika was born in Lindau im Bodensee, Bayern, Deutschland to Hermann and Emma Stohr. Her early childhood during WWII was a time of turmoil. Her...

Raymond Behrman

Dec 28, 2024

Raymond “Ray” J. Behrman

Feb. 23, 1932- Dec. 28, 2024

Raymond “Ray” Behrman, 92, passed away on December 28 th 2024. He was born to Henry and Martha Behrman on February 23, 1932, in Wolbach, Nebraska. His parents emigrated from Germany in 1923 and settled in a farming community there. After struggling through the dust...

Sophia T Tobe

Dec 27, 2024

Sophia T Tobe June 13, 1964- December 27, 2024

Sophia T Tobe, age 60, of Meridian, Idaho, died in Boise, Idaho of complications related to ovarian cancer on December 27, 2024.

Sophia was born in Watertown, New York to Theodore and Maria Kaltsounis, whom she loved with all her heart. At age three, she moved...

Bob Taylor

Dec 27, 2024

Bob Taylor

Bob Taylor, 78, a resident of Boise, passed away December 27, 2024, in Boise.

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

Carol Virginia Prochazka

Dec 27, 2024

Carol V. Prochazka, 81, of Boise, passed away December 27, 2024.

A graveside service will be held, 2:00 pm, Friday, January 10, 2025 at Dry Creek Cemetery, 9600 Hill Road, Boise, Idaho.

A graveside service will be held, 2:00 pm, Friday, January 10, 2025 at Dry Creek Cemetery, 9600 Hill Road, Boise, Idaho.

Verna Marie Estes

Dec 26, 2024

Verna M. Scheline Estes was born March 22, 1962 and passed away at 62, on December 26, 2024. Verna grew up in the Boise Valley and eventually moved to small farm on the outskirts of Boise with her parents, Vernon and Betty Scheline, and began her life long love of everything horse related. She attended Meridian High School and...

Rev. Philip Joel Moran

Dec 26, 2024

“Well Done, Good and Faithful Servant.”

Rev. Philip Joel Moran, 8/16/1956 to12/26/2024.

Phil was born in Fresno, California on August 16, 1956, to John and Martha Dean Moran. He passed away on Dec. 26, 2024, after a courageous battle with ALS. He was raised in Easton California, the only boy outnumbered by his four sisters,...

Kent Bacon Johnson

Dec 25, 2024

Kent Bacon Johnson

Kent Bacon Johnson, 73, passed away on December 25th, 2024, at his home in Garden City, Idaho, after a mercifully short battle with leukemia.

Kent was born on April 1, 1951, in Oakland, California, the son of Clement and Helen (Chapin) Johnson. Kent spent his formative years in California with his two...

Patricia Lynn Roberts

Dec 24, 2024

Pattie, a beacon of love, loyalty, and kindness, passed away unexpectedly on Christmas Eve.  She leaves behind a legacy of love and kindness that will forever remain etched in the hearts of her family and friends.

Pattie was a one-of-a-kind soul, the type of person who could talk to anyone and make them feel seen, heard, and...

Joyce Irene Swearingen

Dec 23, 2024

After 94 years of life, Joyce Irene Swearingen passed away on December 23, 2024, at Wellspring Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia in Nampa, Idaho. A celebration of her life will be held at 11:00am, Friday, January 24, 2025, at First Christian Church, Nampa, Idaho.

Joyce was born July 11, 1930, in Torrance, California to Wiard “Wirt” Etmund...

Delbert “Del” Edwin Drake

Dec 23, 2024

In Loving Memory of Delbert E. Drake

October 13, 1938 – December 23, 2024

With heavy hearts and profound sorrow, we announce the passing of Delbert E. Drake, a truly extraordinary man whose life embodied kindness, thoughtfulness, and unwavering love. On December 23rd, surrounded by his cherished family, Del peacefully left this world, leaving behind...

Lee Post

Dec 22, 2024

Vedna “Lee” Post

Vedna “Lee” Post, born on April 22, 1947, in Twin Falls, Idaho, passed away peacefully in her home on December 22, 2024, at the age of 77. She was the cherished daughter of Betty Lou Wilson Post and George Post.

Lee spent her formative years in Boise, Idaho, where she developed a...

Dr. Bruce Robert Croffy

Dec 22, 2024

Dr. Bruce Robert Croffy

Dr. Bruce Robert Croffy, 76, passed away on December 22, 2024, in Boise, ID surrounded by loved ones.

Bruce Croffy was born on April 8, 1948, in Jersey City, NJ to John and Virginia Croffy. He enjoyed a wonderful childhood in Westport, CT with his...

Kelli Marie Clark

Dec 22, 2024

Kelli Marie Clark

Kelli Marie Clark, 59, a resident of Eagle, passed away December 22, 2024, in Eagle.

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

Germaine (Geri) F. Cox

Dec 21, 2024

Germaine Frances Cox (Geri) was born Germaine Frances LaCombe on October 2, 1934 in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. She was baptized in the Catholic Church at five months old. Germaine was the first of three children born to Elizabeth Alice Beading LaCombe and is survived by her younger sister, Carole.

When Germaine was six years old her family...

Rhonda Dee Briwick

Dec 20, 2024

Rhonda Dee Briwick April 12, 1964- December 20, 2024

Rhonda Dee Briwick (nee: Sorensen) 60 years old, of Garden City, ID passed away on December 20, 2024, as the result of a tragic hit and run car accident in Garden City, ID.

She was born in Racine, WI to Ronald and Darlene Sorensen. Rhonda graduated...

Mary A. Wilson

Dec 19, 2024

Mary A. Wilson

Mary A. Wilson, 86, a resident of Boise, passed away December 19, 2024, in Boise.

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