Recent Obituaries

Aug 5, 2020

Gloria Carol Packer

Gloria Carol Galbraith Packer was born to Dorald and Delpha Galbraith on Christmas Day, Dec. 25, 1940, in Lyman, Idaho. She was their second child. Her family moved to New Plymouth, Idaho, in 1947, where she started school and ultimately graduated from New Plymouth High School in 1959. Around 1961, she moved to Salt...

Aug 5, 2020

Michael Lee Kaiser     April 12, 1954 – August 5, 2020

Michael Lee Kaiser, age 66, passed away on August 5, 2020 in Boise, Idaho. Mike was born to Margaret and Elmer Kaiser on April 12, 1954 in Los Angeles, California, and would have the pleasure of being an older brother to Jeff, born seven years later. He...

Aug 3, 2020

Darryl Lynn De Lanoy was born April 7 1932 in Cedar Rapids, IA to Richard De Lanoy and Florence Irene Kane.

In his early childhood, Darryl lived on Long Island New York with his Aunt Bertha.  When Darryl was four year old, he and his aunt took the very long train ride across the United States to...

Aug 3, 2020

Gary Keith Shoemaker was born on December 9, 1936 in Freeport, Illinois and passed away peacefully in his home on August 3, 2020 surrounded by loved ones.  He graduated from high school in Nampa, Idaho.  Gary was the last surviving family member of three brothers born to Joseph and Bernetta Shoemaker and was the faithful husband of Sherral Shoemaker...

Aug 3, 2020

Mona Marlene Harwood went to her heavenly home on Monday, August 3, 2020.

Mona was born on February 14,1933 in Pocatello, Idaho, the first of four children born to Edward Lloyd and Ila Loraine Munger.

Mona married her childhood friend and high school sweetheart, Jerry in March, 1952. They started their married...

Aug 2, 2020

On August 2, 2020, Glenn Oliver Christianson, 91, of Meridian, Idaho, was back in the arms of his beautiful bride, Joyce.

Glenn was a family man; vacations were often a road trip to visit family in North Dakota or California.  When he was not enjoying time with his family, he could be found in his work shop,...

Aug 1, 2020

Russell Van Liddell, age 73, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2020. Russ was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, on October 24, 1946. He enjoyed his entire childhood surrounded by an extensive family near the Missouri River and numerous lakes and farms. His love of God and family began there and never wavered. In high school, his family moved to...

Aug 1, 2020

Ashli Terrell

With profound sadness we announce the passing of Ashli Terrell, our loving and devoted wife, mother and friend to all whose lives she touched, on August 1st, 2020

She left us peacefully surrounded by her family at her residence in Meridian, ID. She was 49 years old.

Born in July of...

Jul 31, 2020

Iona Jean (Freels, Webb) Dye, Boise, Idaho

Peacefully passed away at home on July 31 st , 2020. Iona was surrounded by her children, grandchildren, and Susan Miller, cousin.

She was born in Wendell, Idaho on December 20, 1947 to parents Norma and Herbert Freels of Hazelton, ID. Growing up as an only child, Iona...

Jul 30, 2020

Joyce Elaine Carringer (93) passed away peacefully on July 30, 2020. She was born December 31, 1926 to Braz Lee and Alene Kyle in Meridian, Idaho. She married Herbert Link on July 2, 1943. Herb was killed in World War II in Germany. Joyce then married William Glenn Carringer (Doug) on June 10, 1948. They were married for 61...

Jul 30, 2020

Brad Lee McKinley

Brad Lee McKinley, 56, a resident of Meridian, passed away July 30, 2020 in Boise.

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

Jul 29, 2020

William “Bill” Edward Anderson (78) returned peacefully to the presence of his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, July 29 th 2020. He was born in Boise, Idaho on October 22 nd 1941 to William Melvile and Phyllis Eldridge Anderson. William is survived by his eternal companion of 39 years, Sherie Hawkins Anderson. Together they had eight children (his, hers, and...

Jul 29, 2020

Brandon Joe McGowan, a resident of Nampa, Idaho passed away on July 29, 2020.

Brandon was born on September 22, 1991 in Sun Valley, Idaho to Tim and Dawn McGowan. Brandon grew up in Riggins, Idaho and graduated from Riggins High School (Salmon River High).

Brandon enjoyed hiking, camping, playing video games, and spending time...

Jul 29, 2020

John Phillip Day

John Phillip Day, 73, a resident of Meridian, passed away July 29. 2020 in Boise.

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

Jul 28, 2020

Richard Eugene Kopp

Richard Eugene Kopp passed away at age 91 on July 28, 2020.  He was born to Eugene and Lorena Kopp in Long Beach, California on April 27, 1929.  He was the eldest of three, having lost his baby sister, Shirley Ann at 18 months.  The early years were spent in Long Beach where Richard...

Jul 28, 2020

Robin was born to Johnny and Shirley McKinney on April 26, 1959. She had 3 older sisters and it was expected she would also be a girl and “Robin Sue” was the only name chosen by her parents. She grew up on the family dairy farm and graduated from Meridian High School in 1977. During her younger years Robin...

Jul 28, 2020

Brandon Matthew Haun

Brandon Matthew Haun, 46, a resident of Meridian, passed away July 28, 2020 in Meridian.

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

Jul 27, 2020

Jack Muir

Jack Muir, 82, a resident of Star, passed away July 27, 2020 in Star.

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

Jul 25, 2020

Stephen E. Martin

Stephen Ernest Martin departed at the young age of 73. He fought a fierce battle with Lewy Body Dementia and lost the fight on July 24th, 2020. He was born in Provo, Utah, on August 7th,1946, to Grace and Kenneth Martin. Steve married his high school sweetheart, Dena Kardaras Martin, in 1967, and they...

Jul 24, 2020

Janet Ellen (Woodard) Crooks of Franklin, IN formerly of Boise, and Meridian, Idaho born July 27, 1942 departed this earth on Friday July 24 th 2020 surrounded by her loving family. She is now reunited with her beloved dance partner and soul mate Ronald Crooks. Janet was a well-traveled lady of the world, taking many trips with...