Recent Obituaries

Sharon Ann Brandner

Jan 9, 2021

“We will hold you in our hearts until we can hold you again in heaven.”

On Saturday, January 9 th , 2021 at 12:05 a.m. our beautiful and beloved angel was granted her wings and called home. Sharon Ann Brandner, age 76, passed away peacefully with family by her side at St. Luke’s Hospital in Meridian, Idaho....

Delos Benson Price Jr. (Del)

Jan 8, 2021

The eldest son of Margaret Nolan and Delos Benson Price, Del was born on April 7, 1925 in Butte, Montana.  As a young boy, the family moved to Missoula, Montana. A few years later, they relocated to Portland, OR, where he was introduced to and developed love for basketball. In the 6th grade, his family once again moved to...

Delores Jo Ann Wyman Carico

Jan 7, 2021

Delores Jo Ann Wyman passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021, at the age of 86 at an assisted living facility in Boise following several weeks of health complications.

Delores was born May 24, 1934, to John and Hazel (Wauhob) Wyman in North Dakota and was the 8th of 9 children. The family moved to Hillsdale, Idaho,...

Jeffery B. Oxnam

Jan 7, 2021

Jeffery B. Oxnam

Jeffery B. Oxnam, 64, of Fruitland, Idaho passed away January 7 th , 2021 at home of natural causes.

Jeff was born May 25 th , 1956 in Nyssa, Oregon to George and Rosella Oxnam.

In 1975, Jeff met Wendy Ray of Fruitland, Idaho. Together they have 3 children. He...

John W. Joosten

Jan 5, 2021

John W. Joosten

John W. Joosten, 83, a resident of Meridian, passed away January 5, 2021 in Meridian.

Services will be announced at a later date.

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

Services will be announced at a later date.

Douglas Lee Park

Jan 3, 2021

Douglas Lee Park, 70, of Boise, ID died January 3, 2021 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Boise after suffering unexpected complications from a surgery. Doug will be remembered most for his boundless capacity to love – he touched so many lives and he had endless room in his heart for his friends and loved ones.

Doug was...

Elizabeth (Betty) J. Kinzel

Jan 1, 2021

Elizabeth “Betty” Jane Flora was born at home in Berger, Idaho, on October 22, 1926. Her parents were Floyd and Inez (Prentiss) Flora. She was the last living child born to family of eight, four brothers and three sisters. Another baby was born after her birth, a sister, but the baby did not survive birth. Mom was the last...

Jim Milton Staples

Dec 31, 2020

Jim M. Staples,80, of Middleton passed away December 31, 2020 at a local hospital.  Arrangements by Bowman Funeral in Garden City.

Dolores (Debbie) R. Reynolds

Dec 31, 2020

Dolores “Debbie” Reynolds (87) was born on November 25, 1933. She died December 31, 2020 in Boise, ID. She was a life-long resident of Boise and Meridian, having graduated from Meridian High School in 1951.

After high school, Debbie worked at The Telephone Company which earned her enough money to attend University of Oregon in 1953-54. During...

Marc Louis Hoffman

Dec 30, 2020

Marc Louis Hoffman, 71, of Vale, Oregon passed away December 30, 2020 at a local Boise hospital. Marc was born October 14, 1949.

He was a graduate of Cal Berkeley with a law degree.

Marc is survived by his Fiancé, Donna Darr; sister, Nikki Jones; stepdaughters, Shelly (Scott) Kirgiss, Cindy (Chris) Barnes; adopted son, Joe...

Janet Marie Dunn

Dec 29, 2020

Janet Marie Dunn was born into this world on August 24, 1983 and returned to the heavens on Monday December 29, 2020 after enduring a prolonged illness. Janet embodied the spirit of a child of the earth. She was most at home in nature, loving the outdoors, spending time camping, fishing, hiking visiting hot springs and exploring. Janet since...

Beverly Carol Vandenburg

Dec 29, 2020

Beverly Carol Vandenburg

Beverly Carol Vandenburg, 82, a resident of Middleton, passed away December 29, 2020 in Eagle.

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

Anna May Fost

Dec 29, 2020

Anna May Fost

Anna May Fost, 90, a resident of Boise, passed away December 29, 2020 in Boise.

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

Hyla May Bozer

Dec 28, 2020

Hyla May Bozer, 80, of Boise passed away on December 28.   Hyla was born on November 19, 1940, to Olive and Robert Burns in Buffalo NY

She went to Kensington High School. She moved to many places with her parents and brother, Robert including Florida and California.

She met her husband of 55 years, Leon...

Juvanne Elizabeth Martin

Dec 28, 2020

Juvanne Elizabeth Martin (71) passed away peacefully on Monday, December 28, 2020 at her home in Nampa, ID following her third bout with cancer.

Juvanne was born May 22, 1949 to Ruth Crews of San Diego, CA.  Ruth had moved them to Caldwell shortly after.  Ruth met and married Dale Pidgeon on September 2, 1950. Dale adopted...

Maria Delores Ibarra

Dec 28, 2020

Maria D. Ibarra, 71 of Meridian, passed away December 28, 2020 at home.  Arrangements by Bowman Funeral in Garden City.

Chad “Hoss” Eugene Grigg

Dec 27, 2020

Chad Eugene Grigg “Hoss”

September 23, 1971 – December 27, 2020

Husband “King”, Father, Papa, Son, Brother, Uncle, Mentor, Pit Master, and most of all a Lovable Jackass.

On December 27, 2020 Chad Eugene Grigg better known as “Hoss” left us suddenly due...

Barry Gene Sherman

Dec 26, 2020

Barry G. Sherman, 67, of Boise, passed away December 26, 2020. Arrangements under the direction of Bowman Funeral Parlor, Garden City.

Donald Lee Curtis

Dec 26, 2020

UPDATE 1/13/2021:  A link to the recorded funeral and accompanying program are at the bottom of the page.

Everything about Donald Lee Curtis was BIG. From his birth (26 inches long and over 10 pounds) on, he was known for his size, but his actions and his convictions were as large as his physique.  The size of his impact on his...

Diana Lyn Gardner

Dec 24, 2020

Diana Lyn Gardner

Diana Lyn Gardner, 59, of Homedale, Idaho, passed away December 24, 2020 at her daughter’s home. Diana was born January 30, 1961 in Idaho Falls, Idaho, to Ezra J. (Jack) Gardner and Violet Clay.

She graduated from Skyline High School. She moved to Boise where she attended business college.

She...