Recent Obituaries

Donna Anwiler

Jan 19, 2020

Donna (Deal) Anwiler, Aug. 9, 1926 – Jan. 19, 2020, died peacefully in her sleep at her home in Boise, Idaho, with family at her side. Donna, 93, was born in Keewatin and graduated from Greenway High School in Coleraine. She married her first husband, Bill Anwiler, on March 9, 1946, and they had five children: Kathy, Jerry, Barbara,...

Janet M. Swickard

Jan 19, 2020

Janet (Petrowicz) Swickard was born in Burns, Oregon on April 25, 1952, the daughter of Boleslaw (Bill) and Eunice Petrowicz, and died on January 19, 2020 surrounded by her family. She moved many times throughout her childhood, graduating from Shasta High School in Redding, CA in 1970. She married her high school sweetheart, David Swickard, in October 1971, and...

John George Kiefer

Jan 19, 2020

John George Kiefer passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family and loved ones on January 19th, 2020 in Hidden Springs, Idaho. He was born January 25, 1928 in Tewaukon Township, Sargent County, ND, the firstborn of William (Bill) and Cecelia (Riba) Kiefer. He grew up on a farm very close to his grandparent’s homestead (Charles W and Clara...

Marian Jane Murrell

Jan 18, 2020

Marian Jane Murrell

Marian Jane Murrell, 79, a resident of Boise, passed away January 18, 2020 in Boise.

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

Billie W. Barnack

Jan 18, 2020

Billie W. Barnack passed away peacefully the morning of Saturday January 18, 2020. Billie was born June 15, 1930 to Audrey and Mike Brankovich. She was the third of four sisters. She was preceded in death by her parents and her sisters, Joy, Jean, and Roberta. She grew up on farms in the area between Meridian and Nampa and...

John L. Rockefeller

Jan 17, 2020

John L. Rockefeller, age 52, a resident of Eagle, passed away January 17, 2020.

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

A Memorial Service for John will be held on February 1, 2020 from 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm located at the Residence Inn Boise West at 7303 West Denton Street...

Gordon (Lynn) Blevins

Jan 16, 2020

Gordon “Lynn” Blevins, age 60, a resident of Boise, passed away January 16, 2020.

Arrangements are under the direction of Bowman Funeral Parlor.

Shelby Marie Cook

Jan 15, 2020

SHELBY MARIE (KELLER) COOK

Shelby Marie Cook left this life on Wednesday, January 15, after a 19-month battle with cancer. Her last hours were spent surrounded by loved ones who talked to her, touched her, shared memories and favorite music and reminded her of how very much she was loved. All were honored to be a part...

Robert (Bob) Hugh Smith

Jan 13, 2020

Robert “Bob” H. Smith, age 83, passed away on January 13, 2020, in Boise, Idaho. Bob was born in Montesano, Washington, to Harold C. Smith and Irene A. “Honea” Garrison on April 14, 1936. Graduating in 1954 from Hayward High School, Hayward, California, Bob enlisted in the United States Air Force where he served his country with distinction and...

Christa Elisabeth Buck

Jan 11, 2020

Christa Elisabeth Buck

Christa Elisabeth Buck, 85, a resident of Eagle, passed away January 11, 2020 in Eagle.

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

Joy Lou Weber

Jan 11, 2020

Joy Lou Weber, 79, of Boise, Idaho, passed away peacefully in her home on January 11, 2020 due to natural causes. Joy was born in Frederick, Illinois on July 21, 1940 to Macel Clements and Alfred Stemp. Joy graduated from Salinas High School in Salinas, CA. Joy married David Weber in Phoenix, AZ on August 17, 1962, beginning a...

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.