Recent Obituaries

Lois Jean Watson Hurless

Feb 14, 2020

Lois Jean Watson Hurless October 31, 1929 – February 14, 2020 Lois Jean Watson Hurless, our adored mother, grandmother and great-grandmother left us to join our father Paul on Friday afternoon, February 14, 2020, very fittingly on Valentine’s Day. Lois was born October 31, 1929 in Twin Falls, Idaho, the second of four children born to Charles and Caroline...

Mason C. Clingan Jr

Feb 13, 2020

Mason Campbell Clingan, Jr. departed this world in Eagle, Idaho, surrounded by his family, on February 13, 2020 after several years of poor health. He was born April 22, 1935, in San Mateo, California, to Jeannetta Campbell and Mason Campbell Clingan, Sr. Mason’s early years were spent in Hillsborough, California, where he attended the South Hillsborough School and Culver...

Claudia Fay Baasch

Feb 13, 2020

Claudia Fay Baasch, age 81, a resident of Meridian, passed away February 13, 2020. Arrangements are under the direction of Bowman Funeral Parlor.

Leland Ralph Baker

Feb 12, 2020

Leland Ralph Baker

Leland Ralph Baker, 87, a resident of Tucson, Arizona, passed away February 12, 2020 in Tucson.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 pm, on Saturday, February 22, 2020 at the Star Cemetery, 9350 W. Floating Feather Rd. in Star, with a memorial service to follow at The Church of Jesus...

Richard A. Abbott

Feb 12, 2020

Richard Allen Abbott passed away peacefully, surrounded by love on February 12th, 2020. He was born November 12th, 1965 in Boise, ID to Larry and Rachel. He was the third of 4 boys with older brothers Nite Hawk and Duane, and younger brother Jerry.

In 1987, Rick became the proud father to Travis, Whitney and the following...

E. Wayne Newman

Feb 11, 2020

E. Wayne Newman

E. Wayne Newman was born in South Gate, CA in October 1929. During his youth, he enjoyed time at the beach, tinkering with cars and time with his beloved brother and sister. In July 1955, he married Marjorie Woolley and their marriage was blessed with 5 children. After Marjorie’s passing in March 1987, Wayne...

Marsha Marie Sams

Feb 11, 2020

Marsha Marie Sams, 73 of Boise, passed away February 11, 2020. She was born to John and Ruby Ford August 11, 1946 in New Eagle Borough, Washington County, Pennsylvania. Marsha graduated from McGuffey High School in Monongahela, Pennsylvania in 1964 and Waynesburg College with a degree as a Medical Technologist in 1968.

Marsha married Dennis Sams in...

Wayne E. Gugelman

Feb 11, 2020

Wayne E. Gugelman, 73 of Middleton, passed away on February 11, 2020 at a local hospital. A committal service will be held on Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at 11:00 am at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery. Arrangements by Bowman Funeral Parlor of Garden City. 208-853-3131 In lieu of flowers donation can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project https://support.woundedwarriorproject.org...

Christopher Gregory Mcadams

Feb 8, 2020

Christopher was born June 18, 1974, in Walnut Creek, California. He passed away far too soon at the age of 45 from an apparent heart attack on February 8, 2020, in Boise. He and his younger sister Dana and parents Lynn and Greg McAdams lived in Menlo Park, California prior to moving to Boise in 1983. Christopher attended Roosevelt...

Michael Wayne Plopper

Feb 7, 2020

Michel W. Plopper, age 50, a resident of Boise, passed away February 7, 2020. Arrangements are under the direction of Bowman Funeral Parlor.

Services for Michel will held at a later date.

Karla Kay Himes

Feb 6, 2020

Karla K. Himes, 71, of Boise, died February 6, 2020 of a heart attack. Karla was born December 9, 1948 in Nampa, ID. She was adopted on September 26, 1954 by her devoted parents, Blaine and Ina Anderson. Karla instantly became an adoring big sister to her little brother, Randy. When she was nine years old her family moved...

George Robert Ostensen

Feb 6, 2020

George Robert Ostensen

George Robert Ostensen, 87, a resident of Boise, passed away February 6, 2020 in Boise.

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

Michael (Mike) Allen Neirby

Feb 5, 2020

Michael “Mike” Allen Neirby, 73, of Boise, passed away Wednesday, February 5th, 2020 at a Boise Hospital surrounded by his loved ones. A celebration of life will be held at 11:00 AM, Friday, February 14 at Bowman Funeral Chapel. Committal Service will follow at 1 PM, Idaho State Veterans Cemetery. Mike was born on December 22, 1946 in Moorhead,...

Karise Ann Shrum

Feb 3, 2020

Karise Ann Shrum, 25, of Meridian, passed away February 3, 2020. A viewing will be held from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, Wednesday, February 12, 2020, at Bowman Funeral Parlor, 10254 W. Carlton Bay Dr., Garden City, with a memorial service beginning at 3:00 pm.

A viewing will be held from 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm, Wednesday, February...

Ryan Douglas Medina

Feb 3, 2020

Ryan Douglas Medina

Ryan Douglas Medina, 32, resident of Meridian, passed away February 3, 2020 in Boise.

A celebration of life will be held from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Paramount Clubhouse, 5695 N. Fox Run Way in Meridian.

Arrangements are under the direction of Bowman Funeral...

Richard Kelly Pinson

Feb 2, 2020

Richard Kelly Pinson, age 59, a resident of Boise, passed away February 2, 2020. Richard was born in Boise, Idaho on December 17, 1960 to Gary and Lila Louise Pinson. He graduated from Minnetonka High School. After high school Richard moved to Idaho and spent all his adult life in Boise. He enjoyed spending time in the outdoors hunting,...

Wayne A. Knapp

Jan 30, 2020

Wayne A. Knapp, 80, told us he had “a ticket for the gate” and passed on Jan. 30, 2020, at a memory care home in Boise. A grateful man who loved people, Wayne’s best times were sharing stories over coffee, especially if he got to do most of the talking. From a big Dutch family in Chicago, Wayne was...

Earlene Mitchell Lemons

Jan 28, 2020

Earlene Mitchell Lemons

Earlene Mitchell Lemons started the next part of life’s journey when she was called home on Sunday, June 28, 2020. Earlene was diagnosed with terminal Alzheimer’s disease in July of 2016. Earlene was also a breast cancer survivor.

Earlene entered this world on May 17, 1938 in the town of Hamilton, Alabama....

Jimmie W. Oler

Jan 27, 2020

Jimmie W. Oler, age 77, of Boise, Idaho, formerly Fort Mohave, Arizona, passed away January 27, 2020. He was born June 20, 1942 in Baton Rouge Louisiana to James Oler and Shirley Olsen Oler. Jimmie met and married the love of his life Kathryne in San Diego, California while serving in the Navy.

Loyal and loving, Jimmie...

Douglass J. Williams

Jan 27, 2020

The youngest of 4, Doug was born November 4, 1948, to Lois & Shirley “Slim” Williams in Wendell, Idaho. Raised and schooled in Jerome, Idaho, he participated in Boy Scouts, earning the rank of Eagle Scout. In high school, he played football, a sport that to this day was his favorite sport. Go Beavs! Go BSU! In February of...