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Billy J Downing
Mar 15, 2025
Billy Joe Downing passed away on March 15th 2025, at his home in Meridian, Idaho from a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
He was born on January 19, 1938 in Clinton Henry County Missouri, the fourth of seven children born to Timothy M. and Dollie (Taylor) Downing.
He married his wife of fifty-four years Karen Lea Fouts on March 20th 1971.
Bill was...
Eileen Alee (Hansen) Keith
Mar 13, 2025
Eileen Alee (Hansen) Keith walked confidently into the welcoming arms of her beloved husband, Bill Keith, and her merciful Savior, Jesus Christ, at the remarkable age of 100 years.
Born on March 15, 1925, in Nampa, Idaho, to Ephraim W. Hansen and Mary L. Hoagland, Eileen grew up in Long Valley and graduated from Marsing High School.
Eileen is survived by her...
Douglas Wayne Bowers
Mar 13, 2025
Douglas “Doug” Wayne Bowers,65, passed away surrounded by family March 13, 2025.
Doug was born July 7th 1959 the fourth of seven boys to Melvin and LaVonne Bowers in Nampa Idaho. Doug was raised in Marsing Idaho and was proud of his home town. He loved archery, hunting and spending time in the mountains with his best buddies at Lost Lake.
Doug...
Phyllis Sheila Youngblood
Mar 6, 2025
Our mom, Phyllis Sheila Youngblood, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2025, at the age of 92.
Mom was born on May 20, 1932, in her grandmother’s upstairs bedroom in Soham, England, but grew up 13 miles away in Ely, England. Ely is a small parish in the East Cambridgeshire district, in Cambridgeshire, England, 80...
Joshua James Jackson
Mar 5, 2025
Joshua James Jackson, 45, of Boise, Idaho, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025, surrounded by his closest family and friends.
While his departure leaves an unfillable space in the hearts of those who knew him, his legacy of laughter, hard work, and adventure will live on.
Josh was born in Battle Creek, Michigan, on April 19, 1979, to his loving parents,...
Gene Austin Stover
Feb 26, 2025
Gene Austin Stover was born in Blackfoot, Idaho to Austin and Opal Stover on November 13, 1938. He graduated from Blackfoot High School in 1958 and moved to Boise, Idaho.
He was married to Gail H. Stover on October 20. 1960. He served as a member of the Idaho Army National Guard from 1958 until his retirement as a Master Sergeant...
Gilbert Roland Gould
Feb 24, 2025
Gilbert Roland Gould was promoted to heaven on February 24, 2025, through his great faith in his savior, Jesus Christ.
Gil was born May 4,1939 in Tacoma WA, to parents Harold and Roberta Gould. Shortly after, they relocated to Boise, ID, where he began his love of the Idaho outdoors. In the 11th grade, while visiting his friend and neighbor Jim,...
Nona Widner
Feb 24, 2025
Nona M. Widner
1930 – 2025
Nona was born May 23, 1930 in Nampa, Idaho to Walter and Stella Smith. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Monday, February 24 in Boise, Idaho.
Nona spent her early years in Nampa until her family moved to Cambridge, Idaho. She graduated from Cambridge High School in 1948, and on June 12 she married...
Anita Marie Sauerwein
Feb 19, 2025
Anita Marie Sauerwein, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2025, at the age of 87.
Born on July 3, 1937 in Marissa, Illinois, Anita lived a life full of kindness, strength, and love. She touched the hearts of many with her warm spirit, unwavering support, and deep devotion to her family.
Anita will be remembered for...
Matthew Allen David Jacobson
Feb 12, 2025
It is with great sadness and heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Matthew Allen David Jacobson on February 12, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. Born on July 1, 1988, to Chad and Debbie Jacobson, Matthew was the cherished first grandchild on his mother's side, instantly bringing joy and excitement to all who knew him.
Throughout...
William S. Yunek
Feb 9, 2025
William Stewart Yunek
Of Boise, Idaho
Born October 1, 1935, in Rockford, Illinois, he was the son of Harold Joseph and Dorothy Grace (Harrower) Yunek, and the 3rd of 5 children. He married Benita Irene Banks on January 20, 1956, in Cherry Valley, Illinois.
William (Bill) joined the United States Air Force in November, 1953, serving nearly three years in Darmstadt, Germany as...
Linda Lee Echtenkamp
Feb 9, 2025
Linda Lee Echtenkamp was born December 12, 1940 in Omaha, Nebraska. Growing up, she and her two sisters, Sherry and Marcia, were all close with their cousin Rene. During her childhood in Omaha, she had polio, causing her to endure multiple surgeries on her knee and ankle to enable her to walk. In her teens, she suffered from scoliosis, and...
Halimah Brugger
Feb 9, 2025
Halimah Elaine Louise Maurey Brugger, age 82, passed away on February 9, 2025, with both of her daughters by her side. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, teacher, and friend, Halimah dedicated her life to her family, her students, and her community; she was a treasure among fellow musicians and music teachers, not only admired but loved.
Born on August...
Lois Anita Robins
Feb 8, 2025
Lois Anita Wlaznak Robins of Boise, Idaho peacefully passed away on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at the age of 79. She was born to Roman and Evelyn Wlaznak on October 24, 1945 in Great Falls, Montana. Upon graduating high school, Lois moved to Spokane, Washington to attend nursing school. While in school, she met Gordon Robins and they married on...
Lois Janiece McMullen
Feb 6, 2025
Lois Janiece McMullen was born on September 16, 1931, in Enid, Oklahoma, to Orpha Johnson Gerhard and James Clinton Gerhard. She passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior on February 6, 2025, surrounded by love.
At the age of five, Janiece moved with her mother and siblings to Portland, Oregon, where she grew up during the Great Depression. She was...
Robert "Bob" D. Payne
Feb 3, 2025
Robert (Bob) Dean Payne, born October 18th 1933, went to be with our Lord and Savior on February 3rd, 2025 after a courageous battle with Guillain-Barre' Syndrome.
Bob was born in Green City, Missouri to Joseph and Vera Payne. The family moved to Kimberly, Idaho before finally settling in Boise, Idaho. After graduating from Boise High School, Bob attended the University...
Linda A. Knudsen
Feb 2, 2025
Linda A. Knudsen was born in Wallace, Idaho on April 21, 1947 to John Kingsbury and Virginia Casner, and passed away on February 2, 2025, in Boise, Idaho with her loving family at her side.
She was the youngest on three siblings herself, Jonna Kingsbury (deceased) and Steve Kingsbury of Scottsdale, Arizona.
She married Kelly Knudsen on May 28, 1966 in Idaho...
Margaret O'Hara
Jan 30, 2025
Margaret Mead O’Hara passed away peacefully on January 30th, 2025, at her home in Meridian, Idaho surrounded by family while listening to her most cherished song, Amazing Grace. It was a script only Margaret could have written, as she died how she lived—on her own terms. A friend to all who knew her, a fierce competitor to all who played...
Gaye Roberts Olsen
Jan 24, 2025
Gaye Roberts was born to Edna T. Anderson Roberts and Lyman B. Roberts on 10 June 1938 in “Little” Washington, NC. She was premature, not breathing, and left in a crib to die. Soon after, a nurse friend of her mother’s came in and was determined to save her. She did – and Gaye went on to become a truly...
David Elmer Shaver
Jan 23, 2025
David E. Shaver, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and Christian man of God died on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at his home.
David was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Margean Shaver; Parents, Harry and Emma Shaver; and siblings, John Mark, Paul, and Ester.
He is survived by 3 sons, Galen, Clyde, and Darrell; one granddaughter, Jessica; one great granddaughter, Issabela...
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