Recent Obituaries

William Scott Crane

Feb 23, 2023

William S. Crane, 59 of Dover, Delaware, passed away February 23, 2023 at home.

There will be a funeral service on March 16, 2023 at Bowman Funeral Chapel starting at 11am.  Committal at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery will follow at 1pm.To watch the funeral service, please visit:https://vimeo.com/807604426

Margaret Louise Skimmyhorn

Feb 23, 2023

Margaret Louise Fast Skimmyhorn, age 78, passed away on February 23, 2023, in Meridian, Idaho, due to complications from Alzheimer’s. She is now in eternal Glory with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Margaret was born on July 15, 1944, in Norman, Oklahoma, to Edwin and Marie Fast. The family moved to Idaho Falls, Idaho, in 1951....

Georgia Ann Telken

Feb 22, 2023

Georgia Telken, 83, a resident of Middleton, ID, passed away February 22, 2023, in Middleton. Georgia was born on February 22, 1940, in Minneapolis, Minnesota to parents Sanna Sletten and John Hayes.

Georgia married her husband Darrell Telken June 5, 1965, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. They moved to Idaho in 1969 and found themselves in Middleton in 1973....

Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Robert Kenyon Lytle

Feb 21, 2023

Brig. Gen. (Ret.) Robert Kenyon Lytle

Brigadier General Ret. Robert K. Lytle passed away and went home to be with our Lord after a difficult battle with cancer on Tuesday, 21 Feb. 2023.

Born in Columbia, South Carolina in 1960; he would pursue a prolific Military career after graduating from the Citadel Military College of...

Sharon Mae Saul

Feb 21, 2023

Sharon Mae Saul

Sharon Mae Saul of Eagle, Idaho, passed away February 21, 2023. Sharon was born July 26, 1950, in Elizabeth, New Jersey to father Albert Birt and mother, Madelyn Libby. On April 2, 1969, Sharon married Richard L. Saul in St. Petersburg, Florida and resided there until March 1978. The family then moved to Kennewick,...

Dee Tracey Dilworth

Feb 20, 2023

Dee Tracey Dilworth, of Meridian, passed Monday, February 20, 2023.

Dee was born to Ariel Tracey Dilworth and Ruth Opal Cross on September 5, 1928, in Carey, ID. He graduated from Meridian High School in 1946.

He and  his wife of 50 years, Goldie Marie, welcomed friends and family to their homes in Boise, Reno,...

Valerie Marie Gifford

Feb 19, 2023

Valerie M. Gifford, 89, of Boise, passed into the hands of our Lord on February 19th, 2023.

Valerie was born in Los Angeles, California on December 23rd, 1933.  She met her lifelong friend when she was very young, asking her next door neighbor JoAnn if she wanted to be her friend. They stayed in touch for over...

Colleen Dawn Sherer

Feb 19, 2023

Colleen Dawn Sherer, 85, of Boise, Idaho, passed away peacefully on February 19 th , 2023.  Colleen was born in Watertown, SD on August 30, 1937 to Sigfred and Fern (Hanson) England.

Colleen graduated from Watertown High School in 1955 and enrolled at Northern State College in Aberdeen to pursue a degree in teaching. Upon graduating, her...

John David Stephens

Feb 18, 2023

We celebrate the life of John David Stephens who passed at the age of 67 on February 18, 2023, in Boise, Idaho.  John went on peacefully at home in the company of his beloved wife Lisa and daughters Jennifer, Nichole and Nichole’s husband Dave.

John was born in Frankfort, Indiana, and is the son of William and...

Cole Preston Winchester

Feb 18, 2023

Our handsome and loving son, Cole Preston Winchester, was born on February 15th, 2005, to Dana Winchester and Wendy Mitchell

On Saturday, February 18th, 2023, Cole was enjoying a day on Bogus Mountain with a group of close friends. While heading back home, Cole was in a single vehicle accident that tragically ended his life here on...

Bonnie Joyce Wallace

Feb 17, 2023

Bonnie Joyce Wallace was born May 8 th ,1941 in Nampa, Idaho.

Bonnie moved home to be with her Heavenly Father February 17 th , 2023 at the age of 81, surrounded by her family whom she loved dearly. Her passing on the 17 th marks the 18 th anniversary of her beloved mother’s passing.

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Joseph Kent Borowy

Feb 17, 2023

Joseph Kent Borowy

Joseph Kent Borowy, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on February 17, 2023, at the age of 69, at his home in Boise, Idaho, after a courageous fight with multiple myeloma (bone marrow) cancer.

Born on November 11, 1953, in Pocatello, Idaho, to Joe and Donna Borowy, Joe “Kent”...

Billie Lou Berry

Feb 17, 2023

Our beautiful, beloved mother said her last goodbye on Thursday February 17th, to be reunited with her loving husband “Wayne”. Billie lived a memorable life filled with grace, joy, and love.

Billie was born May 1931 in Elgin, Oregon, the youngest child to Fred and Gladys DeBoie. She graduated from LaGrande High School where she met the...

Lois Karine Carpender

Feb 16, 2023

Lois Karine Moss Carpender, a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt and grandmother, age 91 passed away peacefully at home in the tender care of her sweetheart of almost 72 years on February 16, 2023.

Lois was born April 14, 1931, in Choteau, Montana to Rulon and Karine Moss, the second child of five children.  Her father worked...

Martin Edward Murphy

Feb 16, 2023

MARTIN E. MURPHY

On Thursday February 16 th , 2023, my beloved husband Marty Murphy left his courageous 11 year battle with Alzheimer’s behind, and was promotedinto the waiting arms of his loving Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Martin E. Murphy (Marty or Murph) was born on February 11, 1947 in Rochester, NY to Helene...

Andrew Timothy Garcia

Feb 16, 2023

Andrew Timothy Garcia 47, passed away Thursday, February 16 th 2023 at St. Alphonsus RMC with a large presence of friends and family.

Andy was born November 12, 1975 at St. Luke’s in Boise, Idaho. Son of Michael Garcia Sr and Suzy Garcia. He was born the second of 3 children with older brother Mike Jr (Boogie)...

Evelyn E. Grable

Feb 14, 2023

Evelyn E. Grable

Evelyn E. Grable, 90, a resident of Garden City, passed away February 14, 2023, in Garden City.

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

Abigail (Abby) Mei Smith

Feb 14, 2023

Abigail “Abby” Mei Smith, 21, of Eagle Idaho, passed away February 14, 2023.  She was born on October 16, 2001 in Yokosuka, Japan to parents Garrett and Rachel (Walke) Smith.

Abby was an energetic, independent child with a vivid imagination.  She attended public preschool in Japan becoming fluent in Japanese.  Upon returning to the United States around...

Cynthia Annette Michalski

Feb 13, 2023

Cynthia Annette Michalski March 11, 1955 – February 13, 2023 Boise, Idaho – Born in West Orange, New Jersey; passed away Boise, Idaho. Cynthia passed away peacefully, in the early morning hours of February 13, 2023. She was surrounded by family and friends in her final days, and by her devoted, loving husband Stephen when the lord took her...

Kenneth Gale Morey

Feb 12, 2023

Kenneth Gale Morey of Meridian, Idaho passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2023.  Ken was born to Mark and Mamie Morey on December 21, 1931 in Cuba, Illinois.  The Morey family moved to Inkom, Idaho during Ken’s high school years.

Ken married Mable Joy Morey (Lish) on September 10, 1950 in Inkom, Idaho.  Ken worked numerous jobs...