Recent Obituaries

Reed W. Teuscher

Jan 10, 2020

In the early morning of January 10th, 2020 and surrounded by those who loved him, Reed began his peaceful journey out of mortal existence and rejoined his son, Brad, in the eternities. Although Reed leaves behind his beloved wife of 53 years, children, and many grandchildren, each is comforted by the fact that he peacefully left his failing body...

Christina Blair Johnston

Jan 10, 2020

In the twinkling of an eye, in the early morning hours of Friday January 10, 2020, Christina Blair Ramsay Johnston, 88, began the final leg of her spiritual journey of eternal life with Jesus Christ. Although she leaves her loving husband of almost 69 years, James Matthew Johnston, 5 adult children, 13 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren, the family...

Earl Lester Silverstein

Jan 9, 2020

Earl Lester Silverstein, age 70, a resident of Eagle, passed away January 9, 2020. Earl made his mother a mother on Mother’s Day May 8, 1949. He was named for his uncle who died in a battle in World War 2. Growing up in Philadelphia, he attended Central High and Temple University. He had a 20-year career with the...

Melidee Wright

Jan 8, 2020

Melidee Wright

Melidee Wright, 77, a resident of Boise, passed away January 8, 2020 in Boise.

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

David Seth Polay

Jan 6, 2020

David Seth Polay, 55, a resident of Boise, passed away January 6, 2020 in Boise.

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.

Diane Gayle Brackett

Jan 6, 2020

Diane Gayle Brackett passed away on January 6, 2020, at St. Luke’s Meridian Medical Center in Meridian, Idaho. She was born on October 31, 1953, in Oakland, California.

Diane a loving wife, mother, aunt, and sister, is survived by her husband Doug Brackett, her son’s Shaun and Brandon Brackett, daughter Stacey Pemberton, niece Megan Simmers, 2 brothers,...

Penny Raye Barrowcliff

Jan 5, 2020

Penny Raye Barrowcliff

Penny Raye Barrowcliff, 61, a resident of Boise, passed away January 5, 2020 in Boise.

Services are pending at this time.

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

Services are pending at this time.

Ester Rasor

Jan 4, 2020

Esther Rasor, age 86, of Boise, passed away on January 4, 2020 in Boise, Idaho.

Esther was born in Dore, ND, to parents John Messmer and Anne Messmer (Ginther) on April 14, 1933. Her parents did not give her a middle name, later explaining that during the Great Depression, middle names were scarce. Esther attended elementary school...

Manuel Madariaga

Jan 3, 2020

Manuel Madariaga, 81, of Nampa, passed away January 3, 2020. A memorial service will be held, 1:00 pm, Saturday, January 18, 2019 at St. Paul's, 500 W. Roosevelt Ave., Nampa.

Gerrit (Griff) Griffioen

Jan 2, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Gerrit Griffioen announces his passing, Thursday January 2, 2020 at the age of 85 in his home surrounded by family. He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Deirdre Joy (Le Cordeur) Griffioen; his daughters Carolyn (Lynn), Erika, and Danielle (Aaron); eight grandchildren Ryan (Diana), Justin, Patrick, Marissa, Alexandra,...

Leonard Thomas Foster

Dec 31, 2019

Leonard T. Foster, age 82, a resident of Boise, passed away December 31, 2019. Arrangements are under the direction of Bowman Funeral Parlor. www.bowmanfuneral.com 208-853-3131.

Linda Locuson

Dec 31, 2019

Linda Locuson

Linda Locuson passed away peacefully at home on December 31, 2019 at the age of 71. Linda was born in Boise, Idaho on March 10, 1948. Linda was the third of four siblings, the only sister to three brothers. Although the usual school work and chores on the family farm occupied her in childhood, it was her...

Virginia Madge Fox

Dec 31, 2019

Virginia Madge Fox (also known as Mary) was born on June 13, 1932, passing away in death on December 31, 2019. She was born and grew up in the small town of Milton, Queens County, Nova Scotia, Canada to her parents, Starr & Olive Hatt. She was the middle child of 14 children, 4 girls & 10 boys. She...

Sharon Lee Britton

Dec 31, 2019

Sharon Lee Britton, 83 of Boise, passed away on December 31, 2019 at home. A memorial service will be held on January 15, 2020 at 3:00 pm at Bowman Funeral Parlor located at 10254 W. Carlton Bay Garden City, Idaho 83714

Robert Leroy (Bob) Wells

Dec 29, 2019

Robert LeRoy “Bob” Wells, 90, a resident of Payette, passed away December 29, 2019 in Boise.

James (Cal) C. Roundtree Jr.

Dec 29, 2019

Rountree Jr., James “Cal” C., 58, of Boise, passed away December 29, 2019. There are no services pending at this time.

Edward Charles (Chuck) Painter

Dec 28, 2019

Edward Charles “Chuck” Painter

Edward Charles “Chuck” Painter, 78, a resident of Boise, passed away December 28, 2019 in Boise.

No public services are planned.

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

William Howard Montgomery

Dec 26, 2019

William H. Montgomery, 90 years old, of McCall, Idaho, died peacefully on December 26, 2019 surrounded by his family. William served in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War, retiring after serving 20 years in the Marine Corps reserve with the rank of Major. William received degrees in Chemical engineering, MBA and later his law degree from...

Barbara Ann Busack

Dec 26, 2019

Barbara Ann Busack, age 76, passed away December 26, 2019. A Memorial Service will be held at Franklin Community Church at 10 am Saturday January 4th, at the Franklin Community Church at 8499 Highway 20-26 Nampa, Idaho 83687.

Memorial Service will be held at Franklin Community Church at 10 am Saturday January 4th, at the Franklin Community Church...

Harry C. Gawith

Dec 26, 2019

Harry C. Gawith, 75. son of John and Isabel Gawith, was born March 6, 1944 in Oregon. He died early December 26, 2019 at the VA Hospital in Boise, Idaho, is a result of complications of severe lung diseases. Harry attended Eastern Oregon and Oregon State Universities, graduating with a B.S. in Industrial Education. Before Graduating, Henry served 3...