Recent Obituaries

Phyllis L. Smith Ingalls

Nov 18, 2022

Phyllis L Smith Ingalls born in Mcfall, Missouri on January 24, 1925 to Julia Troxell and Virgil Smith. Her family then moved to Boise, Idaho, in 1938. Attended Boise High School and graduated in 1942. During WWII worked at Gowen Field command post in the parts department.

Phyllis married Walter Ingalls in 1946, the two moved in...

Joseph Vernon Leavitt

Nov 17, 2022

Joseph Vernon Leavitt, 86, passed away on November 17, 2022, in his home in Eagle, Idaho.  Joe was born in Ocean Park, CA, to Joseph Page Leavitt and Louise Nelle (Wietske Petronella) Nauta on July 8, 1936.  He was raised in Southern California but also spent time in his early years living near extended family in the tiny southern...

Jennifer Gail Hale

Nov 16, 2022

Jennifer Gail Hale, 53, from Boise Idaho went to be with the Lord on November 16, 2022 daughter of Dan and Becky Bowman wife of Stephen Hale mother to Justin Nicole Ryan and Keisha and grandmother to Charisma Maddix Harley Quinn Julian Sophie Freya and Stephen. She will be greatly missed.

Edward Larren Fike

Nov 16, 2022

Edward Larren “Larry” Fike, age 81, of Boise, passed away on November 16, 2022. Larry was born on May 16, 1941, in Moscow, Idaho, to Arthur Ray Fike and Dorothy (LaBelle) Fike.  He grew up in Twin Falls and graduated from Twin Falls high school in 1958. He attended the University of Idaho prior to being drafted into the...

Patricia Annette Hines

Nov 15, 2022

Patricia Annette Hines passed away on November 15, 2022, at Cascadia of Boise, ID. She was 83 years old. Her home of over 25 years was in Spring Creek, Nevada. Patricia was born on July 1, 1939. She was the oldest of five children born to Jeweul and Katheryn Walker in Emmett, Idaho.

As a young girl...

Albert (Van) Van Hemelryck

Nov 15, 2022

Albert “Van” Van Hemelryck was called home by the Lord on November 15, 2022, nine years to the day after his wife of 53 years, Mary Jane (Lar).  His wallet contained a worn wedding picture he carried with him for past 62 years.

Van was raised on the family farm in Hysham, MT, the son of and...

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...