Recent Obituaries

Aug 7, 2022

Richard Gary Nelson

On Sunday, August 7, 2022, Richard G. Nelson, loving husband, and father to two children, passed away at the age of 76.  Rick was born on May 19, 1946, in Compton, CA to John and Jean Nelson.

On September 26, 1970, he married Kerrie Lee Brown.  They raised two daughters, Alisha and...

Aug 7, 2022

Norma Lee Mann was born in Grandview Missouri on December 28, 1937, to Ruth (Downs) and Claude Hilton.  The next spring the family moved to Phoenix Arizona and stayed for nine years.  From there the family moved west and eventually settled in Meridian Idaho. Norma graduated from Meridian High School in 1955.

Norma met her future husband,...

Aug 6, 2022

Gerald “Jerry” Evangelho, 83, of Boise, Idaho, passed away from natural causes on August 6, 2022. He was born to parents Andy and Mabel on March 24, 1939 in San Mateo, California. He ran track and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering from Fresno State in 1962. College is where he met the love of his life,...

Aug 6, 2022

David W. Sayles, Sr.

David William Sayles Sr., 80 years old, of Meridian, Idaho passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on August 6th, 2022.

David was predeceased by his parents, Leon and Esther Sayles, his brothers Shan, Donald and Thomas, and his sister Mary Lou Campeau.

He is survived...

Aug 2, 2022

Donnella Faye Savola , 93, passed away peacefully of natural causes on August 2, 2022 at her home of 71 years in Horseshoe Bend, Idaho. She was born on August 12, 1928, in Boise, Idaho to Ernest Alfred and Eunice Camille Cushman Stoops. Ernest worked for the Boise Police Department and had been Chief of Police in...

Aug 1, 2022

On January 20, 1934, a tiny baby girl was born to Robbie and Anna (Taylor) Odoms.  They named her Donna Carole.  When the doctor told them that their little one probably wouldn’t live long, Anna took matters into her own hands.  She concocted a formula consisting mostly of sweetened condensed milk and carefully nursed Donna to health.

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Aug 1, 2022

Tracy Niles Tamura was born in Seattle, WA to Charles and Violet Tamura on March 21, 1942 has passed at the age 80, August 1, 2022. After graduating from Vale Union High School in 1960 he spent several years in the Army National Guard. He farmed the family farm with his dad until after he passed then started his...

Aug 1, 2022

Venice Sant Parker, 88, passed away August 1, 2022 in Boise, ID.

A visitation for friends and family will be held 11:00 am – 12:00 pm. Thursday August 25 th , 2022, at Bowman Funeral Parlor, 10254 W. Carlton Bay Dr., Garden City, Idaho. The committal service will be held at 1:00 pm at the Idaho Veterans...

Jul 30, 2022

Marigrace Mickelsen

Marigrace Mickelsen, 86, a resident of Boise, passed away July 30, 2022 in Boise.

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

Jul 29, 2022

Beverly Ann Huffman Fricke

Beverly Ann Huffman Fricke died of natural causes on July 29, 2022, at a Boise extended care facility.

She was born to Gail and Emmett Huffman in Coos Bay, Oregon, and spent her childhood in Ontario. Beverly graduated from Ontario High School, earned a Bachelor of Education from The College of...

Jul 29, 2022

Arnold Lee Hannum

December 1, 1946 – July 29, 2022

Arnold Lee Hannum, 75, of Spring Creek, Nevada passed away Friday, July 29, 2022, with his loving family by his side. He was born December 1, 1946, in Indiana to the late Arnold and Wanda Hannum. Lee served in the United States Navy in the...

Jul 29, 2022

Our father, Robert (Bob) Edward Harper, 79, went to be with our Lord on July 29, 2022, in Eagle, Idaho surrounded by his family. Those left behind to cherish his memory are his beloved wife of 57 years, our mother, Peggy (Jefferson) Harper; his son Matthew Robert Harper of Boulder Colorado; his daughter, Catherine Harper Sparkman and son-in-law, Scott...

Jul 29, 2022

Floyd Rose passed away peacefully on July 29, 2022 in Meridian, Idaho surrounded by his wife and loving family. Floyd is survived by his wife, Ann Rose; his children, Barbara, Christine (Brian), and Robert; his grandchildren, Michael, Erica, Christopher, Jaime (Maurrio), Ashley (Nick), Eric (Jana), and Christina; his great grandchildren, Elijah, Kayden, Cora, Jazmine, Charleigh, and Aliyah. Floyd is...

Jul 27, 2022

Robert L. “Bob” Meinen

December 3, 1948 – July 27, 2022

Boise, Idaho. Bob died peacefully after a long struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was 73 years old. He is survived by his wife, Theresa; sons Michael and Scott (Christina) Meinen; granddaughters Lilly, Samantha, and Brooke Meinen; sister Anne Albrecq; niece...

Jul 27, 2022

Ernest L. Smith, 65, of Boise, passed away July 27, 2022 at a local hospital.  He is survived by his brother Bernard Scott Smith and his older sister Angie M Smith.  At his request, there will not be any formal services.

Jul 24, 2022

Arlene J Wilkinson, 81, of Boise, Idaho passed away on July 24, 2022 of natural causes in Emmett, Idaho.

Arlene was a long time resident of Boise and worked many years as an RN at St Luke’s hospital in Boise.  After her retirement at age 65 she was a volunteer RN for the American Red Cross of...

Jul 23, 2022

William “Bill” George Kuklenski’s Talents led to a variety of Legacies…

Mild mannered, gentleman, humorous, sweet, tough, energetic Bill packed many accomplishments into one lifetime…sports, teaching, coaching, and marketing/sales/management. Bill was born to George and Jean Kuklenski in Seattle, Washington, May 28, 1941. Bill and older brother Michael “Mike” frequently shared the Seattle Times spotlight...

Jul 21, 2022

Sharla R. Henry, 61, passed away in her home on July 21, 2022. She had been surrounded by her only son, Ryan Glen.

Sharla was born on November 17, 1960, to Fred Ray Smith, and Earlene Smith (Taylor).  Sharla is survived by her only son, Ryan Glen, and her brother Michael Smith.

She is proceeded...

Jul 20, 2022

Vivien Archer Prinz

Vivien Archer Prinz was born on 12/12/12 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Boise, Idaho to parents Cindy Maestas and Mark Prinz and resided in Eagle, Idaho.  Soon after she was born, her year-old sister Evelyn named her “Boo” for some unknown reason and that became the nickname her entire family called her.

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Jul 19, 2022

George P. Stevenson

George Stevenson passed quietly at home on July 19, 2022.  He had been in the tender care of his wife, Shaleen, and guided through the last seven months by Doctors Hospice of Idaho.

He had recently celebrated his 90th birthday surrounded by family and friends.

George started his career working...