Recent Obituaries
Jerry Dilworth
Aug 26, 2025
Jerry Dilworth, 73, of Nampa, Idaho passed peacefully at home with his son and daughter-in-law by his side. Jerry was born to Dee Dilworth and Wilma (Myers) Dilworth on March 23, 1952, in Nampa, Idaho. After Dee and Wilma divorced, Goldie Marie (Hayes) Dilworth joined the family and became a loved second mother.
Jerry graduated from Capital High School in 1970...
Daniel Joseph Pinizzotto
Aug 25, 2025
Daniel Joseph Pinizzotto, age 77, of Boise, Idaho, passed away at home on Monday, August 25th, 2025, with family by his side.
Dan was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on August 19, 1948, and spent some of his childhood there before moving to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In 1968, Dan joined the Air Force and a year later, met and married the love of...
Dorothy Marie Phillips
Aug 24, 2025
Dorothy Marie (Maio) Phillips, born March 3, 1928, in Priest River, Idaho, the only child of Sylvia (Jachetta) & Mike Maio, passed away August 24, 2025, at a local care center.
She spent her entire school career in Priest River. During the summer between her sophomore and junior years of high school, she met the love of her life, Wayne Phillips....
Nancy Jean Grigsby
Aug 23, 2025
Nancy Jean Grigsby
It is with heartfelt sadness that the family of Nancy Bajovich Grigsby, 79, of Boise, Idaho, announce her unexpected passing on August 23, 2025.
Nancy grew up in Butte, Montana with her three siblings and parents, and attended the University of Montana. She moved to San Francisco, CA where she met her husband Michael L. Grigsby. Nancy and Michael...
Pamela Sue (Knapp) Drake
Aug 22, 2025
Pamela Sue Drake, lovingly known as “Pam,” passed away peacefully at age 66 on August 22, 2025 in her home in Meridian, Idaho. For three years, she bravely faced the progression of ALS, and in her final moments, she was surrounded by family and friends, whom she cherished. The steady stream of visitors during her hospice care was a testament...
Eric Nathan Bell
Aug 22, 2025
Eric Nathan Bell was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan, to William and Gloria Bell. He grew up in the Ann Arbor area and graduated from Pioneer High School. It was a lovely time and place to grow up, weekends spent camping, riding bikes, snowshoeing and skiing in the winter, and endless weekends surrounded by family- so many opportunities for fun...
Mark LeRon Hixson
Aug 21, 2025
Mark LeRon “Ron” Hixson
Our father, grandfather, brother, cousin, partner, and friend, Ron Hixson, died peacefully and quietly on August 21st at St. Alphonsus RMC in Boise, in the presence of his beloved daughter, granddaughter, and life partner.
Ron was born on October 10, 1946, in Mesa, AZ, the son of Bill and Iola Hixson. He was the eldest of five children....
Elaine "Rusty" Louise Anderson
Aug 21, 2025
Elaine (Rusty) Louise (nee McClaren) Anderson was born December 24, 1931 on the island of Kauai, Hawaii and died on August 21, 2025. She and her brother not only witnessed the attack on Pearl Harbor but were shot at in the cane field near the school where their parents worked.
Because her mother was sick, her family evacuated by secret convoy...
Roy Edgar Welborn
Aug 21, 2025
Roy Edgar Welborn, 82, of Garden City, passed away August 21, 2025, in Boise, Idaho after complications of a lifelong illness. Roy was born on October 7, 1942 to parents William and Harriet Welborn.
He was a proud Navy veteran and a lifelong small businessman. He owned Twilann, Inc. until his retirement.
Roy is severely missed by his two sisters, Judy and...
Barbara Jean Miller
Aug 20, 2025
Barbara Jean Miller (born Barbara Jean Glass; also known as Barbara Thompkins, Barbara Martin, and Barbara Crew) passed away at 6:08 a.m. on August 20, 2025, in Eagle, Idaho. She was 85 years old. Note that Miller was her mother's maiden name.
Barbara was born in Columbus, OH, on November 18, 1939, to Fredrick & Dorothy Glass. Barbara would later move...
Janie Rae Philips
Aug 19, 2025
Janie Rae Philips was born in San Francisco, California, on November 27, 1953, and passed away August 15, 2025.
Janie grew up in the Bay Area and graduated from Sunset High School. She had a wonderful childhood growing up with her three siblings, Barb, David “Fuzz”, and Danny “Bones”. She was very close to her parents “Bird” and “Ug” as they...
John Lawrence Gridler II
Aug 19, 2025
John Lawrence Gridler II, 59, of Star, Idaho, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2025. He was born on March 31, 1966, in Lancaster, California, to John Lawrence Gridler and Patricia Ann Hawkins Gridler.
John grew up in Lancaster and attended Joshua Elementary School, Antelope Valley High School, and later ICCU College in Nampa, Idaho. Throughout his life, John called Lancaster...
Gerry Hostetler
Aug 18, 2025
Gerry Hostetler, 74, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away unexpectedly yet peacefully in her home on Sunday, August 17th.
Gerry was born August 6th, 1951 in Boise Idaho. Living here for the majority of her life, she was fiercely proud of her Boise High heritage, loved watching Boise State football, and would never turn down the opportunity to...
Charlotte Grace Eshleman
Aug 18, 2025
Charlotte G. Eshleman, 78, of Nampa, passed away August 18, 2025.
In every town, there are quiet legends—people whose goodness leaves fingerprints on generations. Charlotte Eshelman is one of them. Born and raised in Boise, Charlotte is a third-generation Idahoan who built her life around service. As a nurse, midwife, and later a family nurse practitioner and physician assistant, she provided...
Raymond "Ray" James Beers
Aug 17, 2025
Raymond “Ray” James Beers, age 87, of Meridian, Idaho, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2025.
Born on May 29, 1938, in rural Pennsylvania, Ray was the youngest of seven siblings. His life was marked by deep faith, quiet strength, and a profound appreciation for the simple joys that made each day meaningful.
Ray graduated from high school near his childhood home...
Loretta Shirley Williams
Aug 16, 2025
Loretta Shirley Williams, age 84, passed away peacefully, Saturday, August 16, 2025.
A long-life resident of Ada County, Loretta, daughter of Dr. Walter Cameron and Lucile McCallum-Cameron of Boise, Idaho, was born September 29th, in Safford, Arizona. She graduated from Nampa High School and attended the College of Idaho. Loretta graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Teaching. Loretta married...
Richard Deane Potter
Aug 15, 2025
Richard “Rick” Deane Potter, 72, of Meridian, Idaho, passed away peacefully at home after a lengthy illness, on August 15, 2025 surrounded by his family.
He was born January 30, 1953 in Burbank, California to Carlton “Bud” and Carolyn Potter.
Rick grew up in North Hollywood, California, where he attended Laurel Hall School, and was active in the Emmanuel Lutheran Church.
Rick was...
Jeffrey Dean Leonard
Aug 14, 2025
The life of Jeffrey Dean Leonard was powered by love, laughter, and determination.
Born on November 28, 1962, in Kansas City, Kansas, to William “Cotton” and Mary Julene Leonard, Jeff grew up with a hands-on curiosity, a big heart, and a smile that never faded.
After earning his certificate in both diesel and gasoline engines from the Universal Technical Institute, Jeff built...
Tanya Hasslbauer
Aug 14, 2025
Tanya Hasslbauer, 63, was born in Pueblo, Colorado, to Owen and Betty Lehman. After a brief time in Albuquerque, New Mexico, her family settled in Golden, Colorado, where Tanya spent her school years. Growing up on property that allowed space for horses, she developed a love for riding and competed in hunter-jumper competitions throughout her teens. Tanya’s love of animals...
Gary D. Crupper
Aug 13, 2025
Gary D. Crupper
Gary D. Crupper, 89, a resident of Boise, passed away August 13, 2025, in Boise.
Arrangements are under the direction of Bowman Funeral Parlor of Garden City.
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