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James Wayne Lynskey
Oct 6, 2025
James Wayne Lynskey, a distinguished figure in law enforcement and military service, passed away on October 6, 2025, peacefully surrounded by his family.
Born on March 8, 1947, in Nampa, Idaho, Lynskey joined the United States Navy in 1965, where he served valiantly in the Vietnam conflict. His exceptional service earned him numerous medals, marking his first-time recognition for his bravery.
In...
Eugene (Gene) Thomas Giles
Oct 6, 2025
Eugene (Gene) T. Giles passed away peacefully on Oct. 6th, 2025 with his wife Kari and son Ethan by his side. In his 78 years he touched many people as a friend also an electrician, maintenance worker, ATM tech and guard. He could figure out how to put anything together and troubleshot problems to fix them. Gene enjoyed ATVing, fishing...
Major Jan B. Andre (Ret. USAF)
Oct 5, 2025
Our loving husband, father, and friend Major Jan B. Andre passed away on October 5, 2025, at the age of 87. He lived a full life — one marked by his love of family, flying, and service to his country and community.
Born on April 19, 1938, in Oxford, Nebraska to Virginia Lyons Andre and David Andre. Jan grew up in...
Wilma J Potts
Oct 5, 2025
In Loving Memory of Wilma Jean Potts
Our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Wilma Jean Potts, passed away peacefully on October 5, 2025, at the age of 92. Born on December 13, 1932, in Holly, Colorado, to John and Matilda Thomas, Wilma lived a life filled with love, kindness, and quiet strength.
She left this world as she lived in it —...
Jeanie Fulcher
Oct 5, 2025
Marieta Jean "Jeanie" Fulcher (Crandall) passed away peacefully into the arms of Jesus on 05 October 2025, surrounded by family, and leaving behind a legacy of faith, resilience, grace, and love. Born in Tacoma, Washington on 03 January 1943 to Toreva and Jim Crandall, Jeanie's life was defined by courage, compassion, and her deep Christian faith.
Jeanie grew up in Boise,...
Donna Irene Nelson
Oct 4, 2025
Donna Irene Nelson, 76, of Star, passed away October 4, 2025.
Arrangements under the direction of Bowman Funeral Parlor, Garden City, Idaho.
Thomas Carl Spasoff
Oct 3, 2025
It's with great sadness that the family of Thomas Carl Spasoff, 89, announces his passing on October 3, 2025.Tom was born on July 30, 1936 in Chicago. He was the third of thirteen children born at home to Thomas and Pearl (Novak) Spasoff. He is preceded in passing by his parents; sisters Patricia, Barbara, Carol, Marilyn, and Debbie and brothers...
Edward "Ed/Eddie" Thomas Wood
Oct 2, 2025
Ed was born on July 27, 1941, in Nampa, Idaho to Thomas Harrison and Effie Ethel Wood. He was born into a large family of eight half-brothers and sisters from his dad’s marriage to Lenora Davis who died in 1928 and one brother from his dad’s marriage to Effie Howard in 1937. Three other brothers were later born making the...
Kenneth D. Ruff
Oct 1, 2025
Kenneth D. Ruff, 74, of Meridian, passed away October 1, 2025.
Arrangements under the direction of Bowman Funeral Parlor, Garden City, Idaho.
Ronald Neal Coit Sr.
Oct 1, 2025
Ronald Neal Coit, Sr. of Meridian, Idaho, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, 76 years to the day after coming into this world. Ron was born on October l, 1949, in San Jose, California, to Alyce Seixas Coit and Elmer Coit.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Bowman Funeral Home...
Dorothy Dugan Ludik
Sep 29, 2025
Dorothy grew up in the old Philadelphia neighborhood of Strawberry Mansion, skating in the streets over to Linder’s for candy and ice cream, and sneaking onto the empty stage at Robin Hood Dell to pretend-act on closed weekends.
She attended Fitzsimons Junior High and went on to the Philadelphia High School for Girls (Girls High), becoming class president. While excelling academically,...
Fred Barto Allcott
Sep 28, 2025
Fred Barto (Bart) Allcott, 85, died at home on September 28, 2025. He was born on April 24, 1940, in Chamberlain, South Dakota, the son of Keith A. Allcott and Amy V. Hieb. He was delivered by his namesake, his grandfather, Dr. Fred Barto Allcott.
Bart spent his childhood in California and Idaho, and graduated from Caldwell High School in Idaho....
Donna Rae Shanahan
Sep 28, 2025
Donna Rae Shanahan, 84, a resident of Eagle, passed away September 28, 2025, in Eagle.
Arrangements are under the direction of Bowman Funeral Parlor of Garden City.
Helen Alice Cobler (Nortman)
Sep 27, 2025
It is with great love and sadness that we announce the passing of Helen Cobler at the age of 80 in Boise, Idaho, on Saturday, September 27, 2025. She was born on 8-2-1945 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Angeline & Delbert Nortman.
Helen married the love of her life Jimmie Cobler in 1966 and together they built a life full of love,...
Robert Patrick
Sep 26, 2025
Robert Dean Patrick December 2, 1936 – September 26, 2025
Robert “Bob” Dean Patrick, 88, passed away peacefully on September 26, 2025, with his wife by his side.
Bob was born on December 2, 1936, in Larrabee, Iowa, to Robert Maxwell Patrick and Julia Maria White. He graduated from high school in 1955 and went on to attend Montana State College, where...
Larry Ray Calhoun
Sep 26, 2025
Larry Ray Calhoun, 82, of Kuna, Idaho, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 26, 2025, with his children at his side.
Larry was born September 1, 1943, to Raymond and Alma Calhoun. He grew up in Kuna alongside his siblings and graduated from Kuna High School in 1961. From an early age, Larry developed a strong work ethic and values that...
Corine Hasson
Sep 25, 2025
Corine Hasson, 90, a resident of Boise, passed away September 25, 2025, in Meridian.
Arrangements are under the direction of Bowman Funeral Parlor of Garden City.
Cheryl "Gaye" Scheffel
Sep 25, 2025
Gaye has gone by many names. I knew her as Gaye Shafer. Her mother had initially named her Cheryl, pronounced with a hard ch, like in the word church, after a little Indian girl. Since people reading her name would never get the pronunciation correct, always calling her Sheryl, she started going by her middle name, Gaye, to eliminate the...
Jon Evan Overton
Sep 25, 2025
Jon Evan Overton, beloved Husband, Son, Brother and Friend, returned to his heavenly Father and loved ones on Thursday September 25, 2025.
Jon was born on June 26, 1985, in Dothan Alabama to Gary Overton and Kathy Overton. Jon was raised in a military family, eventually settling in Meridian, ID, along with his Sister Jennifer Taylor, and his Brother Ryan Overton.
Jon...
Lynn Hoak Semple
Sep 25, 2025
Lynn Hoak Semple, 63, beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away on September 25, 2025, surrounded by family after a courageous battle with melanoma. Lynn embodied strength and grace throughout her life, and put her love for her family above all else.
Lynn was born on June 18, 1962 in San Pedro, California to George and Gwen Econn. She lived...
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