Recent Obituaries

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 3rd, 2020: Manuel was born in Forua, Vizcaya, Spain, on August 17th, 1938, to Pedro Madariaga and Dionisa Oleveaga. He came to the United States in 1966 to herd sheep. He worked for Wood Creek Sheep Company; Idaho Meat Packers, Kiems, and Meridian Meat and Sausage until he retired in 2005....

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