Recent Obituaries

Karen Louise Nelson

Apr 13, 2023

Karen Louise Nelson of Boise passed away peacefully in her sleep on April 13, 2023, after spending several hours surrounded by family, friends, and the very special staff members at Overland Court Assisted Living.

Karen was born December 27, 1937, to her parents Lloyd “Bus” and Bernadine Day.  Karen was raised in Boise’s north end and attended...

Alvie Maddox

Apr 12, 2023

Alvie Maddox, also known as Austin Miles, was a man whose life was full of adventure, accomplishments, and callings to the ministry of Jesus Christ.

Alvie was a talented magician, whose passion for magic started in his childhood. He went on to perform at local events and eventually pursued a career in entertainment. His love for magic...

Kerry Wayne Dykstra

Apr 12, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Kerry W. Dykstra of Boise Idaho.  Kerry died at the age of 49 on April 12 after a long battle with cancer.   He is survived by his Parents Wayne and Pat, His sister Kim and his three children Braden, Jillian and Raegan. As well as countless life long friends that he...

Clinton Charles Murphy

Apr 12, 2023

Clinton C. Murphy, 86 of Emmett passed away April 12, 2023 at a local Nursing facility.

HIGH FLIGHT

by

John Gillespie Magee, Jr.

Oh! I have slipped the surly bonds of Earth

And danced the skies on laughter-silvered wings;

Sunward I’ve climbed, and joined the tumbling mirth...

Frank L. Girard

Apr 12, 2023

Frank L. Girard

Frank Lynn Girard died peacefully at home on April 12, 2023, in Boise Idaho, holding the hand of his wife, and was surrounded by both of his sons, his daughter-in-law, his granddaughter, his mother-in-law, his hospice nurse, and his hospice aide.

A celebration of life reception will be held at 12:00 pm,...

Dorothy Hitt

Apr 11, 2023

Dorothy (Dot) Verlene Hitt (Moran)

April 20, 1935- April 11, 2023

Dear wife, mother, and grandmother. Her absence is a silent grief, her life a beautiful memory.

Dorothy was born in Caldwell, Idaho on April 20, 1935 to John (Dale) and Fern Moran. She was the oldest of two children, and was preceded...

Justin King Smith

Apr 10, 2023

Justin King Smith

Justin King Smith, 17, a resident of Boise, passed away April 10, 2023.

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

Christopher Tyler Doggett

Apr 10, 2023

Christopher Tyler Doggett

Christopher Tyler Doggett passed away on April 10, 2023, in Boise, Idaho. Tyler, as he was known, was born August 1, 1967, in Stamford, Connecticut to Thomas and Mary Carolyn (Harrill) Doggett, joining older brothers Tee and Scott to complete the Doggett family. When Tyler was five the family moved to Columbus, Ohio. Tyler...

Robert A. Forman

Apr 10, 2023

Robert A. Forman

Robert A. Forman, 81, a resident of Eagle, passed away April 10, 2023, in Meridian.

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

Lawrence (Lornie) G. Ridenour

Apr 9, 2023

Lawrence “Lornie” G. Ridenour, 96, of Boise, passed away April 9, 2023. Lornie was born January 26, 1927, in Boise, Idaho to father, Samuel H. Ridenour and mother, Mary B. Gillum.

Lornie spent his life in Boise, and Mountain Home, Idaho. During his career he was a driver for CCC, working for Morrison Knudsen, Clover Club Foods,...

Larry Lyle Knight

Apr 9, 2023

Larry was born Feb. 1, 1933, in Ontario, Or., the only child of Ralph and Odessa Knight.  He attended elementary school in Sandpoint, Id., where his father managed an experimental agriculture facility for the University of Idaho.  He completed high school in Aberdeen, Id., and went on to pre-medical studies at the University of Idaho.  It was there that...

George Chester Crandlemire

Apr 8, 2023

George Chester Crandlemire, 93, Meridian, formerly of Sun Valley, Idaho and Honolulu, Hawaii, has left this world to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 8, 2023. George was born on May 18, 1929, in Portland, Maine to Helen and Howard G. Crandlemire.

Our dad was truly one of a kind and led an...

David Kelly Feil

Apr 7, 2023

David Kelly Feil department

Nov 1, 1954 – April 7, 2023

David Kelly Feil with 68 fulfilling years passed away on April 7th, 2023, in St. Luke’s Meridian Hospital. Kelly was born on November 1st, 1954, in Rupert Idaho to David Merle and Agnes Grace Feil. While his youth was dedicated to assisting his parents...

David Clement Blackwell

Apr 7, 2023

David C Blackwell, 82, passed away at home in Eagle, Idaho on April 7th, 2023, from the effects of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Born to Eilene Scott and George Blackwell, Jr. in Donnelly, Idaho on October 17, 1940  David was raised in Cascade–a fourth-generation Idahoan.

He attended Idaho State University in Pocatello and graduated with a  B.A. Active...

Raymond (Jake) Kenneth Gere

Apr 7, 2023

In loving memory of Raymond Kenneth Gere aka (Jake)

RAYMOND GERE left to be in the loving arms of Jesus on April 7th, 2023 at age 82 in Nampa, ID.  Jake spent the first 70 years of his life in Washington State in the Snoqualmie Valley.  He was born September 25, 1940 in Cashmere, Washington to Kenneth...

Ronald (Ron) Allen Wicks

Apr 5, 2023

Ronald “Ron” A. Wicks, 82, of Boise, passed away April 5, 2023.

A committal service will be held, 11:00 am, Monday, May 1, 2023 at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery, 10100 Horseshoe Bend Rd., Boise.

Full obituary to follow

A committal service will be held, 11:00 am, Monday, May 1, 2023 at the Idaho...

Raymond Lee Miller

Apr 5, 2023

In loving Memory of Raymond Lee Miller

Born March 19, 1949 in Norfolk, VA.  Passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at St. Luke’s Medical Center in Boise, Idaho.

He was a Vietnam Veteran.  He went into the Army at 17 years of age and after basic training he was stationed in Germany.  He volunteered for...

Dewey Bernard Howell

Apr 4, 2023

Dewey B. Howell, 84 of Boise passed away April 4, 2023 at home.

There will be a private family committal at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery at 2pm Thursday, April 13.  That evening at 6pm, there will be a memorial service at the Eagle Seventh-day Adventist Church, 538 W State St, Eagle.

Brian Lee Hansen

Apr 4, 2023

Brian L. Hansen, 42, of Boise, passed away April 4, 2023.

Full obituary to follow

David (Bruce) Reay

Apr 4, 2023

David “Bruce” Reay passed away peacefully on April 4, 2023, surrounded by his loving family.  Bruce was born on December 16, 1938 to David E. and Mary Beulah Reay in Boise, Idaho. Although Bruce was raised in Garden Valley, he spent his youngest years living near Forest Service CCC camps in close...