Recent Obituaries

Barbara Ann Viehweg

Barbara Ann Viehweg

Oct 8, 2025

Barbara Ann Viehweg, a long-time Boise resident, passed away on October 8, 2025, at the age of 95. She was born on January 11, 1930, to Alfred and Margaret McGill Livingston. She held many fond memories of life on their family farm in Buhl, Idaho with her two younger sisters, Nancy and Sue. The three sisters remained “thick as thieves”...

Jeffrey David Hill

Jeffrey David Hill

Oct 8, 2025

With a heavy heart, we announce the passing of our beloved brother, Jeffrey David Hill, age 62, of Boise, Idaho, who left us on October 8, 2025, surrounded by his brothers. David was born on March 8, 1963 in Burlington, New Jersey, to Donald J Hill and Patricia Ann Taylor. David is the third son of their four sons. .

David...

Elva "Ellie" Alvina Grover

Elva "Ellie" Alvina Grover

Oct 8, 2025

Elva "Ellie" Alvina Grover, 77, of Caldwell, passed away October 8, 2025. 

A memorial service will be announced shortly. 

Private family burial will take place at Middleton Cemetery, Middleton, Idaho. 

Full obituary to follow. 

Arrangements under the direction of Bowman Funeral Parlor, Garden City, Idaho. 

Kristin Diane Alvarado

Kristin Diane Alvarado

Oct 7, 2025

Kristin Diane Alvarado passed away October 7, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was born April 7th, 1955 in Emmett, Idaho to Dee and LaVona Henderson and was the second youngest of five children. She had 9 nieces and nephews and countless great nieces and nephews whom she adored - her kids. Holidays, get togethers, and family gatherings were always...

James Wayne Lynskey

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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)

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

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

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...