Recent Obituaries

Mar 24, 2024

Christina (Tina) M. Whaley, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away peacefully at home on March 24 th , 2024, in Boise, ID at the age of 72, with her husband and youngest daughter by her side.

Born July 1, 1951, to Doug & Ruby Carmichael, Tina grew...

Mar 24, 2024

Ralph L Burkey went home to Jesus at dawn on the 25 th of March at his home surrounded by family.

Ralph was born to Kenneth C and Lena Burkey on November 2, 1938 in Salem Iowa.  He was raised on the family farm near Salem with his three siblings, Elaine, Gary and Darrell.  He loved farm...

Mar 24, 2024

Gerald Blanc left us on March 25, 2024. So, let’s talk about him for a few moments. What kind of man was he?  Was he a good man, yes, was he a kind man, yes, was he an honest man, yes, was he a hard worker, yes, was he a gentleman, yes…..all the attributes of hopefully most people. What...

Mar 23, 2024

John Raymond Coverdale Jr. , 74 years old of Glenns Ferry, Idaho passed peacefully at home with his family on March 23, 2024 after lifelong difficulty with HHT.  John was born in Los Angeles, CA on October 21, 1949 to Betty Jean (Hicks) Coverdale and John Raymond Coverdale Sr. He was raised by his mom Betty and his stepdad...

Mar 22, 2024

Dennis Clark Bowles was born to Arthur Clark Bowles and Helen Nilson Bowles on December 31, 1944 in Salt Lake City, UT. He died in Boise, ID on March 22, 2024 of complications from cancer.

Dennis was preceded in death by both of his parents, his brother-Bill and his sister-Beverly.

Dennis served a mission for...

Mar 21, 2024

William Pelly

William Pelly, 18, a resident of Boise, passed away March 21, 2024, in Boise.

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

Mar 20, 2024

Evadna (Eve) DeKerchove

Evadna (Eve) DeKerchove, 68, a resident of Boise, passed away March 20, 2024, in Boise.

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

Mar 20, 2024

Winona was the third child born to Harry L. Nock and Ruby M. Nock. She had one brother (John), and two sisters (Veldora and Clydie), all of whom preceded her in death. She was born and raised in Cascade, Idaho and spent most of her adult life there. She later moved to Boise for the remainder of her life....

Mar 20, 2024

JoAnn Sluder, 81, of Boise, passed away March 20, 2024. JoAnn was born in Duchesne, Utah on October 28, 1942, to father, Oscar Beebe and mother, Josephine (Lucas) Beebe.

JoAnn graduated from Pocatello High School and went on to study at Idaho State University. She married Stanley “Stan” Sluder, in Pocatello, Idaho on September 16, 1961. The...

Mar 19, 2024

Linda Lee Erlandson was born on Dec 27th, 1956 in Helena Montana to parents Ronald Lee Tash and Patricia Leigh Fauver Tash. She was a late but very special Christmas present for the family.  Her middle name was for her Grandfather, Leland Tash, and for both of her parents. She is survived by their son, Christopher John Erlandson and...

Mar 19, 2024

Elizabeth E. Marrs, 75 of Eagle, passed away March 19, 2024 at home.

Mar 19, 2024

Judy Allene (Stoughton) Piper, went home to be with the Lord at the age of 96 in Boise, ID on March 19, 2024 due to natural causes. She lived a long, happy and fulfilling life.  Allene was born on April 10, 1927 to Joseph and Mildred Stoughton in Beaver County Ok., at her grandmother’s home, but lived in Follet...

Mar 16, 2024

Robert Lee Strahler

Robert Lee Strahler, 81, a resident of Boise, passed away March 16, 2024, in Boise.

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

Mar 16, 2024

David Michael Chaidez

Born    May 8, 1948 in Bakersfield, CA

Died    March 16, 2024 in Kuna, ID

He is survived by: his wife, Patricia Chaidez; his brother, Stan Chaidez; his children Angela Chaidez Vincent, Jonathan Chaidez, Carissa Chaidez; and his grandaughter Gracie.

He was a beloved husband, brother, dad and grandpa....

Mar 15, 2024

Charles Fredrick (Fred) Cornforth IV (December 20, 1959 – March 15 2024) was born in Blackfoot, Idaho to Charlie and Eleanor Cornforth. He was the first of 5 boys. While Fred was born in Idaho, he experienced much of the west coast through his upbringing as he was raised from San Diego to Los Angeles CA, Salem OR, and...

Mar 15, 2024

Cindee Moore 12/25/1947-3/15/2024, age 76

Cynthia Joy Brady is a Christmas baby born to Brad & Joye Brady. She is the middle child of three. She attended Jefferson Elementary, South Junior High, Borah High School/Pasadena Nazarene Academy and Nampa Christian High School.

She married Jerry Allen Moore in 1966 and raised her four children in...

Mar 12, 2024

Lilly Samantha McGann (15) slipped the surly bonds of this earth abruptly on the afternoon of March 12th, 2024, with a decision made on her own that will profoundly affect all those who loved her dearly. Lilly will be remembered for all time by the one’s she touched.

Lilly was born June 24th, 2008 to Amy N....

Mar 12, 2024

Gary Kent Eau Claire

Gary Kent Eau Claire, 87, a resident of Meridian, passed away March 12, 2024, in Meridian.

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

Mar 12, 2024

In Memory of Tracy Andrus

Tracy Andrus, the second of three daughters of former Idaho Governor and Secretary of the Interior Cecil D Andrus and Carol M. Andrus, passed away on the morning of March 12, 2024.

Born of rural roots on February 10, 1956, Tracy spent her early years in Orofino, ID...

Mar 11, 2024

LeRoy was born the 10th of 12 children to Hjalmer and Mabel Lokken on December 30, 1936 in Valley City, North Dakota. His time on this earth transpired March 11 while under the compassionate care provided by the VA CLC staff.

He attended public school in Valley City. As a youth he worked for Walt’s Sinclair and...