Recent Obituaries

Nov 20, 2020

We weren’t ready to let you go, dear mother, grandmother, sister, auntie, friend, mentor and bona fide savior of wayward souls.  You are missed, remembered and loved.  Angela Lorraine Garcia, of Boise, Idaho, passed away in her home on November 20, 2020 holding the hands of her beloved son, Jake and daughter, Jenny.

Angela was aptly named...

Nov 19, 2020

Rosalie M. Peckham

Rosalie Mae Peckham was born September 3, 1927 to Otto W. and Olive U. Jensen.  She passed away at a local care center, November 19, 2020 from natural causes at the age of 93.

Growing up during the depression era, one of three girls and a brother, Rosalie attended Boise public schools...

Nov 19, 2020

Donna M. Owsley, 85, of Boise passed away at a local nursing home on November 19, 2020.  Arrangements by Bowman Funeral Home of Garden City, (208) 853-3131.

Nov 18, 2020

Robert E. Bates

Robert E. Bates, 80, a resident of Boise, passed away November 18, 2020 in Boise.

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

Nov 18, 2020

Eleanor Ivalee Glenn

Our incredibly special Mom, Grandma, Great Grandma, and Great-Great Grandma, Eleanor Ivalee (Harmonson) Glenn died in her sleep on Wednesday, November 18, 2020.

Eleanor was born at home on a farm near Dellvale, Norton County, Kansas, on August 25, 1922, to parents Levi “Harry” (Griffey) Harmonson and Lois May Kintigh Harmonson.  She...

Nov 18, 2020

Eileen Hatch, long time resident of Midvale, Utah, passed away in Boise, Idaho Wednesday November 18, 2020 at age 94. Eileen worked at Norbest Turkey Company for 37 years. She was an avid bowler and a dedicated Jazz basketball fan for many years.

She is survived by her eight siblings; Carol (Max) Clayton, Geneve (Kenneth) Romriell, Margie...

Nov 17, 2020

Elsa Parsons

Elsa Paulette Parsons was born on March 11th, 1966, and she was called home on November 17th, 2020. She is preceded in death by her father, James Alvin Woods, mother Dorothy Virginia Woods, son Seth, and her brother Charles Edward Davis. She is survived by her husband Shane Parsons, 3 children James Mathison, Nicholas Mathison...

Nov 17, 2020

Carlos W. Powell

Carlos W. Powell’s sojourn on Earth has come to a peaceful end. After nearly 93 years of living, he was called home on the morning of November 17, 2020.

Carlos Wilbur Powell, born February 10, 1928, was the ninth child born to William Jennings Powell and Isabel Loveland Powell. Born in Burley,...

Nov 15, 2020

Joyce Hammond Winward

Joyce Hammond Winward, 86, a resident of Boise, passed away November 15, 2020 in Boise.

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

Nov 14, 2020

Rodney Wayne Atkinson passed away peacefully in his sleep at home on Saturday, November 14, 2020. Rodney was born in San Diego on December 12, 1957. He grew up in Lodi, California, later moving to Sacramento and then Star, Idaho. He is survived by his cat and best friend, Mr. Wooly, his parents, Arlene and Peter Schultz, 2 sisters,...

Nov 13, 2020

Wilke Elmar Myers III

Wilke Elmar Myers III, 76, of Boise, Idaho, passed away November 13, 2020, after a 10-day battle with COVID-19.

Wilke was born in Denver, Colorado, on August 18, 1944, to Wike Elmar Myers Jr. and Helen Autrey Myers.

Wilke was the oldest of four children and his brother Pat...

Nov 12, 2020

Pat Orthel, 71, died suddenly of a massive heart attack at his home in Eagle, Idaho on Thursday, November 12, 2020.  Pat was born the youngest of eight children on January 18, 1949, son of the late Leo and Blanche Orthel.  Pat graduated from Buffalo Center High School in 1967.  Legend has it, Pat still...

Nov 12, 2020

Samuel (Sam) S. Williamson III passed away in Boise, Idaho on November 12, 2020. He was born in Manchester, New Hampshire, in 1946, to Samuel and Dorothy Williamson who preceded him in death. Survivors include Cheryl Williamson, his loving wife of over 50 years and two daughters, Lisa Duplessie and Laura Petersen (Brad). Along with his four granddaughters Maddie,...

Nov 12, 2020

Ralph M. Robinson

Ralph M. Robinson, 93, a resident of Boise, passed away November 12, 2020 in Boise.

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

Nov 11, 2020

David Bevans, 75, of Garden City passed away November 11, 2020 at home.  Arrangements by Bowman Funeral of Garden City, (208) 853-3131.

Nov 11, 2020

Adrian Carey Booker, 41, of Emmett, passed away November 11, 2020. Adrian was born October 18, 1979 to Edward Booker Jr. and Jennifer Atkinson in Augusta, Georgia. He grew up in Marburg, Germany and graduated high school out of Horns Held, Germany. Rather than play college football, he chose to follow in his father’s footsteps and join the Army....

Nov 11, 2020

William “Bill” Ray Zintz , 75, of Boise, Idaho died Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at home. He was born on February 26, 1945 in Blue River, Wisconsin, the son of John and Martha (Dyer) Zintz. Bill married Lynn Ekleberry on December 3, 1965 in Richland Center, Wisconsin. Earlier in life, he loved hunting and was a very skilled archer....

Nov 11, 2020

On Wednesday, November 11, 2020 (Veteran’s Day), Matthew Harrison was tragically killed in a head-on collision driving home from the 245 th birthday party of the Marine Corps. He was 28 years old.

Matthew was born to Mike and Lise Harrison on May 13, 1992 in Butte, Montana, a state he always held dear to his heart....

Nov 10, 2020

Gayann Rochelle McGinnis passed away of natural causes on Tuesday, November 10 th , 2020.  Gayann was born in Neodesha Kansas on June 18 th , 1978 to Gayla Hendricks and Richard Coats.  She spent her childhood in Kansas and Texas before moving to Idaho in 2004.

Gayann, known affectionately as G for those close to her;...

Nov 10, 2020

Gary Melvin Bickel

Gary Melvin Bickel, 72, a resident of Horseshoe Bend, passed away November 10, 2020 in Boise.

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