Recent Obituaries

Carole Ann Bowman

Jan 26, 2024

In Loving Memory of Carole Ann Bowman

Carole Ann Bowman, born on December 20, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2024. She was the beloved daughter of George and Ann DeVries. Carole’s journey began in Chicago, and after a move to California, she later met the love of her life, Bill, at a...

Janice Lynette Christensen Anderson

Jan 25, 2024

Janice Lynette Christensen Anderson (Lynn), 1925-2024, died on January 25, 2024 at her home in Boise at the age of 98, with her daughter by her side, holding her hand. She is survived by her loving children Matthew (Marla) and Leslie (Tom). She is also survived by four beloved grandchildren – Alex (Didi), Hannah (Ben), Adam and Dan, and...

Thomas Hamilton Thatcher, Jr

Jan 25, 2024

Thomas Hamilton Thatcher, Jr. was born July 22, 1952 in San Diego, California.  He moved to Boise, Idaho in 1979.  He worked diligently as a master mechanic as a career, but enjoyed spending his free time exploring the outdoors and creating quality craftsman artwork to adorn his personal spaces.  Tombo, as he was known, was a great friend and...

Robert David St. Amand

Jan 24, 2024

Robert David St. Amand

Robert David St. Amand, 66, a resident of Boise, passed away January 24, 2024, in Boise.

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

Rosemarie Baird

Jan 23, 2024

Rosemarie Baird was Memorable.

Very few people in this world that encountered her do not remember her beauty, intelligence, worldly knowledge, strong opinions, measured skepticism or undying loyalty.

She was born in the immediate aftermath of World War II in Germany, and moved with her family at two years of age...

Rex L. Braithwaite

Jan 23, 2024

Rex L. Braithwaite

Rex L. Braithwaite, 91, a resident of Boise, passed away January 23, 2024, in Boise.

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

Marjorie Ann Beradino

Jan 22, 2024

Marjorie Ann Beradino, 86, of Boise, Idaho, died on January 22 nd . 2024.

Marjorie was born in Weiser, Idaho in 1937 to Charles and Helen Binder. She grew up loving literature, sports, and people. Marjorie was naturally charismatic and stunningly beautiful as a lifeguard at the local community pool. At Ontario High School, she was a...

Melody Kathleen Smith-Jorgensen

Jan 22, 2024

“Here is the technical bits, Melody Smith Jorgensen of Boise, Idaho sadly left us on January 22, 2024 following a brief illness and complications from pneumonia, surrounded by her family. She is survived by four sons, Richard Smith (Boise) – grandchildren Titania Elise, and Aubrey Larissa, – John Smith (Coeur d’Alene), Paul Jorgensen (Boise), and Lee Jorgensen (Boise), her...

Charles Haddon Heaton Ii

Jan 22, 2024

Charles H Heaton passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday January 22, 2024.

Charles, fondly known as Chuck, was born to Lois and Charles Heaton of Boise November 14, 1952.  Chuck grew up in Boise and was a fun loving rebel rouser all through his school years at Hillside Jr High and Capital High School.

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Michael E. Nitzel

Jan 21, 2024

Michael Nitzel

Michael Nitzel, 74, of Nampa, Idaho died in Boise on January 21, 2024.

He was born on Flag Day, June 14th, 1949. He grew up on farms in Illinois and Iowa with a childhood that included hard work but also the joy of fishing and hunting. He met his lifelong love, Glori, in...

Louis Hoyt Keefer

Jan 20, 2024

Louis Hoyt Keefer

Louis Hoyt Keefer, 81, a resident of Boise, passed away January 20, 2024, in Boise.

A graveside with military honors will be held at 1:00 pm, on Friday, February 2, 2024, at Morris Hill Cemetery, 317 N. Latah St. in Boise.

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

Jesse Ray Niederer Jr.

Jan 19, 2024

Jesse R Niederer Jr. passed away at the age of 82, on January 19, 2024 in Nampa.

Jesse had fond memories of being raised in Rexburg, Idaho with numerous adventures of hunting and fishing with his brother, hanging out with cousins and siblings at his grandparents, playing in a band with his friends, smoking an occasional forbidden...

Kenneth Dwight Smith

Jan 17, 2024

Kenneth Dwight Smith of Boise, Idaho sadly left us on Jan. 17, 2024. He was surrounded by family in his final hours.

Ken was born to George and Verneda Smith on Aug. 25, 1944. He was a multi-faceted man with many interests.  He was a talented athlete who enjoyed playing sports, running track, and playing football at...

Donna Jeanne Warren (Gould)

Jan 17, 2024

Donna Jeanne Warren (Gould), 90, of Parma, Idaho, passed away peacefully on January 17, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born on July 12, 1933, in Custer, South Dakota, to the late Ray and Nina Gould.

Donna grew up in challenging circumstances, being the oldest of nine siblings and living in a...

Charles Edward Coon

Jan 17, 2024

Charles (Charlie) Edward Coon, age 79, passed away on January 17, 2024 in Boise, Idaho with his family at his side.

Charles was born on July 20, 1944 in Nampa, Idaho to George L. Coon and Helen Zimmerman Coon. He had two brothers named Gerald and Sam. After spending his childhood years on the...