Recent Obituaries

Furious Reefer Hamilton Williams

Nov 14, 2022

Furious Reefer Hamilton Williams

Furious Reefer Hamilton Williams, 68, a resident of Mountain Home, passed away November 14, 2022, in Boise.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 am, on Friday, December 16, 2022, at Bowman Funeral Parlor, 10254 W. Carlton Bay Dr. in Garden City, with a visitation beginning at 10:00 am.  Burial...

Beverly Janet Traylor

Nov 14, 2022

Beverly Janet Traylor

Beverly Janet Traylor, 94, a resident of Boise, passed away November 14, 2022, in Boise.

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

Joyce Stubblefield Earl

Nov 14, 2022

Joyce Stubblefield Earl August 11, 1935 – November 14, 2022

Joyce passed away peacefully on November 14, 2022 at the home of her youngest daughter where both daughters were by her side.  Joyce was born and raised in Chattanooga, TN, where she met her devoted husband James and enjoyed a loving marriage of 55 years.  She was...

Donald Van Laanen

Nov 14, 2022

Donald Van Laanen

We are sad to announce the passing of Donald Van Laanen of Nampa, ID.

He died at the age 89 on November 14, 2022.  Don passed away in his home of natural causes, with family by his side.

Don was born on October 3rd of 1933 in San Mateo California...

James E. Ware

Nov 13, 2022

James E. Ware January 19, 1937-November 13, 2022

James Edman Ware (85) spent his last days with his family by his side. He died on November 13, 2022 from the effects of vascular dementia. He was born in Nampa, Idaho to his parents Allden Edman (Ed) Ware and Ruby Lillian Ware on January 19, 1937.

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James Ray Coy

Nov 12, 2022

James Ray Coy

James (Jim) Coy, 92, of Boise, Idaho, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2022.  Born in Dallas, Oregon February 5, 1930, he eventually moved to Boise after serving with the United States Marine Corps in the Korean War.  In 1950 the Marine Corps called...

Richard M. Christensen

Nov 12, 2022

Richard M Christensen, 71, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2022 surrounded by his loving family.

Rich was born in Fresno, California on March 3, 1951 to Chris and Jacqueline Christensen. Upon graduating as a Civil Engineer from Fresno State University, Rich began his federal career with the US Park Service in Yosemite National Park, the perfect...

Richard Laverne (Dick) Hart

Nov 12, 2022

Richard Laverne (Dick) Hart

The most gregarious genuine man most of us ever knew, Dr. Richard L. (Dick) Hart died early in the morning of November 12, 2022 at St Luke’s Hospital in Meridian, ID after a lengthy illness.

Dick is survived by his wife of 66 years Ramona, sons Jay, and David (wife Grazyna),...

Kenneth Dean Monroe

Nov 11, 2022

Kenneth Monroe, 53, of Boise, Idaho, passed away peacefully at St. Alphonsus on November 11 after a difficult battle with cancer.

Ken Monroe was born on October 21, 1969, to Nicolee and Jacob Gier in Boise, Idaho.  Later, being adopted by Nicki’s second husband, Walter Monroe.  Growing up mainly in the city of trees, graduating from Boise...

Dana Ilene Wall

Nov 10, 2022

Dana Ilene Wall

Dana Ilene Wall, 72, a resident of Meridian, passed away November 10, 2022, in Meridian.

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

Jacqueline (Jackie) Smith

Nov 9, 2022

Jacqueline “Jackie” Smith, of Meridian, Idaho, returned home to her Heavenly Father on November 9th, 2022.

Jackie grew up in Pocatello, Idaho and attended school there.  Shortly after graduating from high school, she married William James Blazek and started her journey as a mother and wife.  She was blessed to have four children with him.  Unfortunately, that...

Deborah R. Clapp

Nov 9, 2022

Deborah R. Clapp

Deborah R. Clapp, 67, a resident of Boise, passed away November 9, 2022, in Burley, Idaho.

Private family services will be held.

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

Private family services will be held.

Marty Mata Elhart

Nov 7, 2022

Marty Mata Elhart

Marty Mata Elhart was born to Maria Mata Elhart and the late Walter Eugene Elhart on August 22 nd , 1968 in Olongapo City, Philippines. He was the 2 nd of 4 children, Edward Elhart, Lina Rom, and Louis Elhart. Growing up in a military family, he left his mark every place he traveled....

Jay William Culley

Nov 4, 2022

Jay Culley, beloved son of Mae and the late Jack Culley, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2022. Though he struggled with many developmental and health issues throughout his life, Jay always kept his humor, good attitude and big smile. Jay was a light and an example of goodness, no matter the circumstances. Always wanting to serve, he did...

Bella Ann Neal

Nov 4, 2022

Bella Ann Neal, 88, of Meridian, Idaho, passed away November 4, 2022. Bella was born December 18, 1933, in Guayaquil, Ecuador to father, Alejandro Altamirano and mother, America Mora.

In June of 1962 Bella had married Lawrence J Neal in Los Angeles, California. She was a devoted wife and enjoyed many hobbies like: Cooking, Practicing her faith...

Micheal James Mcconville

Nov 2, 2022

Micheal James McConville, 49, passed away at his home in Boise ID on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, surrounded by his wife and son.

Micheal was born February 16, 1973, in Boise to Iona Ruth and Herschel James McConville. He grew up in Boise and went to school at St Mary’s and Bishop Kelly High School. He loved...

Bruce Alan Van Camp

Nov 1, 2022

Bruce Alan Van Camp, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on November 1, 2022 in La Grande, OR. He was 64 years old. Born to Paul Eugene and Carolyn Mae Van Camp, Bruce was the youngest of 2 children.

He enjoyed a wonderful and fulfilling career, and was best known by many as “The Culligan Man”....

Brad Lee Larson

Oct 29, 2022

Brad Lee Larson

Brad Lee Larson, 58, a resident of Eagle, passed away October 29, 2022, in Boise.

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

Catherine Marie (Werlinger) Vink

Oct 29, 2022

Catherine Marie (Werlinger) Vink, known by many as “Cat” or “Big Red” passed away Saturday, October 29th, 2022 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on February 16th, 1955 to Henry and Wilma Werlinger in Sacramento, California.

In her younger years, Cathy was a barrel racer and loved it! At age 15, surprising herself, she was...

Nathan Scott Herbert

Oct 28, 2022

Nathan Scott 5ive Herbert passed away unexpectedly on Oct 28th, 2022.

5ive was born May 24th, 1971 to Norman and Sherrill Herbert he was Norman’s baby and the only child to Sherrill. 5ive and his parents lived all over Northern California and...