Recent Obituaries

Nov 6, 2023

Anita Mae Anderson

Anita Mae Anderson, 84, a resident of Meridian, passed away November 6, 2023, in Meridian.

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

Nov 5, 2023

Elroy Charles Christofferson

Elroy Charles Christofferson, 80, a resident of Boise, passed away November 5, 2023, in Boise.

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

Nov 4, 2023

Frederick J. Hansing, DDS

Dr. Frederick Jaeger Hansing, 99, passed away peacefully on November 4th, 2023, after a brief illness, with his beloved wife Pat at his side.

How does one write an obituary that captures the spirit and essence of a man who was bigger than life:  dedicated son, doting father and grandfather, loving...

Nov 4, 2023

We are broken hearted by the passing of 41-year-old Ryan Michael Benedict: Big R, our “Gentle Giant” on Saturday, November 4 th in Meridian, Idaho. We will forever miss his happy, booming voice, his fun-loving personality, his amazing Karaoke performances and (thanks to his innate showmanship) his ability to entertain us all with his superb yoyo skills. Ryan knew...

Nov 4, 2023

William J. Sweeney Jr. 80 of Eagle, passed away on Saturday, November 4, 2023 at a local care center.   A funeral service will be held on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 2:00 pm at Bowman Funeral Parlor located 10254 W. Carlton Bay Garden City, Idaho with a visitation held two hours prior to the service.  Arrangements by Bowman Funeral...

Nov 3, 2023

Crystal M. Cook passed Friday evening, November 3, 2023 at home in Emmett of ovarian cancer complicated by renal failure.

She was born March 20, 1979 to Norman and Vickie (Richardson) Alicea in Redwood City, California.

Her immediate living family is husband Carl, step-son Jonas, son Lane and his two children, mother Vickie (Terry), borther...

Nov 3, 2023

James M. Friar, 79 of Meridian, passed away November 3, 2023 at home.

Nov 2, 2023

Julia “Judy” Fern McNally peacefully transisitioned from this world to the next at the age of 102 on November 02, 2023. Judy was born in Weiser, ID on February 20, 1921. Growing up on her family farm, Judy’s parents would take her and her brothers and sister into town in their wagon where they would sometimes get treated to...

Nov 1, 2023

Susan Renee (Smith) Callender passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at The Cottages in Boise. Susan was born in Moscow, Idaho, on March 28, 1948, to Buford Beville Smith and Ellen JoAnne (Warren) Smith. Buford, a WWII Navy Veteran, was earning his backcountry pilot’s license on the GI Bill while he...

Nov 1, 2023

Terry Prisock, 76, died at home on November 1, 2023. He was born in Pocatello, Idaho to Marjorie and Burroughs Prisock on January 24, 1947.

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Nov 1, 2023

Our beloved father, grandfather, husband, and friend Edward Joseph Skurzynski left us on November 1, 2023, at his home in Boise, Idaho.  In his 94 years of life, Ed’s days had been filled  with the joy of family, the fulfillment of a demanding career, and the satisfaction that comes from knowing he has left the world a better place....

Oct 31, 2023

Geralyn Maurya Byrne (Pasta) was born October 4, 1961 in Phoenix, Arizona and transitioned onward on October 31, 2023. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother with a caring heart and welcoming personality. She left a mark on everyone she came in contact with. She was a beautiful person in every sense of the word and her continuous...

Oct 30, 2023

Milton Howard Walker

September 2, 1933 – October 30, 2023

Milton Howard Walker was born on September 2, 1933, in Cortez, Colorado and peacefully passed away on October 30, 2023, at the age of 90 years old. He was the third of four children born to Robert (Bob) and Lela Walker. He had an older...

Oct 25, 2023

Our Heavenly Father called Sylvia Jean Adams, 82 years old, of Boise, Idaho, home, in the early morning hours of October 25 th .

Sylvia was born on February 26 th , 1941, to Macie Chloren Case and Dale William Case Sr. in the small-town of Brighton, Colorado.  She, along with her two brothers and four sisters,...

Oct 25, 2023

Steven Earl Alpha was born to Earl & Nancy Alpha August 19,1944 on Coronado Island, California. He served in the US Air force and traveled to several different countries. It was while he was stationed at McClellan Airforce base that he met and married the love of his life Julia Morrison in April 1965, and their journey as best...

Oct 24, 2023

Dr. Richard Thomas Gunnell, DDS

Dr. Richard Thomas Gunnell, DDS, was born on March 3, 1935, in Pocatello, Idaho to Thomas and Ethel Gunnell. He grew up with his older sister Karma and younger sister Judy in Arimo and Soda Springs, Idaho. His father worked as a technician for a large grain operation, and his parents maintained...

Oct 24, 2023

Raymond Bruce Tuttle 8/28/1948-10/24/2023

Bruce’s family and friends, or anyone that met him, would describe him as patient, kind, gentle, generous, brilliant, humble, and a welcoming man filled with love and joy. Bruce lived a very full, exciting, and complex life enjoying skiing, martial arts, photography, singing with musical groups including Boise Master Chorale, archery, hiking, shooting,...

Oct 24, 2023

Our precious and much-loved Gail had such a humble, sweet spirit. She passed away on October 24, 2023.

Gail was born a triplet along with her brother Gordon and her sister Gretchen on February 24, 1941, in Kansas City, Mo to Esther and George Phelps Toler. Gail spent most of her childhood in Jerome, Idaho and then...

Oct 22, 2023

William Charles Cole

July 8, 1964 to October 22, 2023

“Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength; They will soar on wings like eagles, they shall run and not be weary, they shall walk and not be faint.” Isaiah 40:31

Bill, Dad, Billy. . . . until we meet again,...

Oct 22, 2023

Steven Paul Brown

Steven Paul Brown passed away October 22, 2023, early morning peacefully at home, surrounded by his beloved wife and daughters. Steve resided in Caldwell, Idaho but was born on March 26, 1960, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa where he spent the majority of his life. Steve is survived by his wife Michelle, daughters Meagan (Jonathan)...