Recent Obituaries

Newton Leonard Norman Ii

Sep 20, 2024

Newton Leonard Norman II

Newton Leonard Norman II, born on June 7, 1932 in Vera, Texas, moved to heaven on September 20, 2024.  He was the son of Newton Leonard and Elsie (Jones) Norman.  He graduated from Munday High School with honors, and later joined the Army where he served four years.

Following his military...

Debra (Debbie) Lee Patterson (Matto)

Sep 20, 2024

Debra Lee Patterson (Matto), aged 70, passed away on September 20th, 2024, at Saint Alphonsus Hospital located in Boise, ID. Debra’s bountiful life started on December 17, 1953, in Fresno, California and was blessed to her father, George Matto, and mother, Mary Psaltis; She as well joined her older sister, Patricia Mullins. Debra was survived by her husband, Rick...

Yozo Takeda, Phd

Sep 18, 2024

Yozo Takeda, PhD

Yozo Takeda, PhD, 93, a resident of Boise, passed away September 18, 2024.

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

Pamela Gayle (Shigeta) Kawamura

Sep 18, 2024

Pamela Gayle (Shigeta) Kawamura

Pamela Gayle (Shigeta) Kawamura, 77, a resident of Boise, passed away September 18, 2024, in Boise.

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

Elizabeth (Lizzie) May Pitchford

Sep 18, 2024

Elizabeth (Lizzie) May Pitchford, 54, of Nampa, passed away September 18, 2024.

Full obituary to follow

Diana Kingma

Sep 17, 2024

Diana was born in Ventura, California, in 1956. Two older brothers, three younger. Her family moved to Idaho in the early 60’s, where she and her brothers walked to St. Mary’s on State from their home on Collister.

She had a son, Shawn, when she was very young in 1972. That fortunate child became the center of...

Renee Adele Van Dusen-Smith

Sep 16, 2024

Renee Adele Van Dusen-Smith

Born February 10, 1940, Died September 16, 2024 Daughter of Adella Kittleson and Earl Van Dusen Born in St. Paul, Minnesota While employed at Pacific Airlines in San Francisco California, she met her Lifelong Partner Richard Smith and was Married on June 11, 1960 Volunteered in for St. Mark's in the1980's and...

Elvin L. Ballance

Sep 16, 2024

Obituary and services are pending at this time.

Caroline Rose Goebel

Sep 16, 2024

Caroline Rose Goebel

Caroline Rose Goebel, 89, a resident of Star, passed away September 16, 2024, in Star.

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

Jennifer Lee Hoyem Butler

Sep 15, 2024

Jennifer Lee Hoyem Butler June 26, 1974 – September 15, 2024 Jennifer Lee Hoyem Butler, a beloved daughter, wife, sister, aunt, friend, and colleague, passed away on September 15, 2024, surrounded by her family. Born on June 26, 1974, in Prineville, Oregon, to Dennis R. and Cathleen J. (Rickman) Hoyem, she was the younger sister of Steven and lived a...

Gary Gene Hunter

Sep 15, 2024

Gary Gene Hunter, 83 passed away Sunday, September 15, 2024 at home after a courageous battle from Dementia with his family at his side.

Gary was born February 6, 1941 to Ken and Ardene Hunter. He attended Garfield Elementary and East Jr. High, graduated from Boise High school in 1959 and also attended Boise Junior college in...

Crystal Joy Avila

Sep 15, 2024

Crystal J. Avila, 44 of Boise passed away September 15, 2024.

There will be a funeral service at 3:00 p.m. on October 16, 2024 at Bowman Funeral Chapel, 10254 W Carlton Bay Dr, Garden City ID.  A viewing and visitation will start at 2:00 p.m.

Randal (Randy) Francis Rice

Sep 14, 2024

Randal (Randy) Francis Rice passed away peacefully at home in Boise, Idaho, on September 14, 2024, following a nearly four-year victory over pancreatic cancer.

Randy was born on March 27, 1947 in Lewiston, Idaho. Along with his parents, Jim and Grace, and big brother Brad, the family moved to Moscow in 1948 and then to Ellensburg, WA...

Eleanor Louise Glenn

Sep 14, 2024

Eleanor Louise Glenn was born on October 4, 1921 in Spirit Lake, Idaho to Elmer E. Johnson and Erna A. (Neubaeur) Johnson.  Eleanor spent her childhood growing up there.  She and her sisters, Doris and Pat played in the school playground next to their home and swam in the lake.  Eleanor enjoyed playing 3 court basketball in high school. ...

Donald Ray Telford

Sep 14, 2024

Donald Ray Telford

Don was born on August 6, 1946 in Corvallis, Oregon to James A. and Leah L. (Heltzel) Telford. He lived in Oregon and California until 1954 when his family moved to Alaska and settled in Anchorage. It was there that Don grew into adulthood. In 1968 he joined his family who had moved to...

Helen Elizabeth Gladish

Sep 14, 2024

Helen Elizabeth Gladish of Boise, Idaho passed away on September 14, 2024, due to complications of colon cancer.   She was 97 years old and living at Grace Assisted Living at the time of her passing.  It was only the last year of her life that she needed assistance, and she found that under the loving care of Horizon Hospice. ...

Mary Lou Moon

Sep 13, 2024

Mary Lou Moon, the woman we called mother, mom and mama, passed away on September 13, 2024, in Boise, Idaho. She was born October 5, 1936, in Ogden, Utah, to Coelin Arvilla Ross and Lawrence Allen Holbrook.

As a child, mom moved around a lot because her dad followed available employment. Those places included Ogden, Utah; Vale,...

Bernard Ben Bustamante

Sep 13, 2024

Bernard Ben Bustamante, a cherished husband and father known for his kindness, humor, and generosity, passed away peacefully on the night of September 13, 2024. Born on March 30, 1969, Ben’s life was filled with love from family and friends alike. He was known for always putting others before himself, extending a helping hand or encouraging word wherever it...

Junietta “June” Bassett Spencer

Sep 13, 2024

Junietta Bassett Spencer

Junietta ‘June’ Bassett Spencer of Meridian, Idaho, passed away in her home on September 13, 2024, surrounded by her seven children and her husband.

She was born April 5, 1961 to Jim and Shirley Bassett in Boise, Idaho, the seventh of eight children.  She attended Meridian schools and graduated from Meridian High...

Vicki Renee Wozniak

Sep 13, 2024

Vicki Renee Wozniak

August 17, 1946 – September 13, 2024

Eagle, Id.  Vicki was born on August 17,1946 in Pocatello, Idaho to Sydney Lewis and Caroline Boyd.  She attended Pocatello High School and Idaho State University.  In Pocatello she was a telephone operator for Mountain Bell.  On a blind date, she met her future husband,...