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Nancy L. Birch

Nancy L. Birch

Jul 22, 2024

Nancy Louise Birch aka “Nunu”, 79, passed away unexpectedly on Monday July 22, 2024 at Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center. (Please forget you read her middle name and age, both things she didn’t really like to talk about.)

Nancy was born in San Francisco, California to Lucille and Virgil Naser on January 14, 1945. Daughter to an Army Lt Col, Nancy...

Philip Theodore Behm

Philip Theodore Behm

Jul 18, 2024

Philip Theodore Behm, comforted by the presence of his beloved wife and daughters, was called home on Thursday, July 18, 2024 to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Phil was born in Chicago, Illinois on June 4, 1953, to Theodore Behm and Phyllis Billiar Behm Ruhter, and later moved with his family to Buhl, Idaho.

As the oldest of five...

Stephanie Hamsher

Stephanie Hamsher

Jul 17, 2024

Stephanie Kathleen (Nigh) Hamsher

March 10, 1970 – July 17, 2024

Stephanie K. Hamsher, 54, of Star, Idaho died on July 17, 2024 at her home. Stephanie was born on March 10, 1970, in Landstuhl, West Germany to Noel Wayne Nigh and Esther Celia (Wagoner) Nigh. She attended school in West Germany and graduated high school from Caldwell High School.

In 1991 on...

Steven Paul McMullen

Steven Paul McMullen

Jul 16, 2024

Steven Paul McMullen passed away peacefully on July 16th, 2024, surrounded by his children in Boise, Idaho.

Steven, known better as Steve, lived 71 years and was no stranger to bodily afflictions, yet his resilience and love remained steadfast. He courageously battled cancer numerous times spanning several years. Steve's indomitable spirit and zest for life were evident in his repeated triumphs...

Christopher Luke Caminiti

Christopher Luke Caminiti

Jul 14, 2024

Christopher Luke Caminiti, renowned for his zany humor, animated storytelling and love for life, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 14th, after battling cancer with a stoicism that left his loved ones in awe. At just 48 years old, Chris departed this life far too soon.

Born on October 5,1975 to John and Terry Caminiti, Chris grew up in Tehachapi, California...

Carol Marshall Hobdey

Carol Marshall Hobdey

Jul 11, 2024

Carol Marshall Hobdey, born September 30, 1952, in Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on July 11, 2024, in Boise, Idaho. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to all.

Carol's early life was marked by her family's evangelistic travels, living in different states during her formative years. It was in Boise where she met the love of her life,...

Heather Ann Kingrey

Heather Ann Kingrey

Jul 6, 2024

Heather Ann (Cameron) Kingrey, of Kuna, ID, was ushered into heaven on July 6, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. After many years of battling health issues, Heather is finally healed, with no more pain, and is in her final home in heaven. 

Heather was born in Toronto, Canada, on December 9, 1940, to Archie and Maisie (Foote) Cameron....

Maxine Frances Harris

Maxine Frances Harris

Jul 1, 2024

Maxine Frances Spurlin Harris was born July 31, 1925. She was born on a 400-acre wheat ranch at Harrisburg, Oregon to Wade and Eva Spurlin. She was a descendant of Oregon pioneers who crossed the plains from Missouri and Virginia in 1857. Maxine was the youngest of four children. She attended Summerville, a one room schoolhouse thru 3rd grade. Later...

William Richard "Dick" Johnson

William Richard "Dick" Johnson

Jun 30, 2024

On June 30, 2024, our beloved dad and grandfather (Papa), left this world to be with God and to reunite with the love of his life and wife, Rosalie in heaven. 

Dick was born October 4, 1939, to John Clark Johnson and Marjorie Jones Johnson in Driggs, Idaho at Teton Valley Hospital. Marjorie gave birth to Dick three months early. Doctors...

Richard D. Barker

Richard D. Barker

Jun 29, 2024

Richard D. Barker was born on March 2, 1937 in San Rafael, CA to Slim and Mary Barker. The family moved to Ketchum, ID and remained in the Wood River Valley for many years. On June 29, 2024 he passed away in Nampa, ID. 

He joined the army in 1955 and was stationed in Germany in 1956. While in Germany he...

LeRoyce Elaine Cook

LeRoyce Elaine Cook

Jun 28, 2024

LeRoyce Elaine Cook passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024 in Boise, Idaho.

 She was born on September 26, 2024 in Boise, Idaho to LeRoy and Mabel Howland.

 LeRoyce married Alden Cook in Boise on September 27, 1998.

 She loved taking the RV to Cascade, taking drives, and especially, taking care of her grandkids. She was also very active in the Christian Church,...

Steven W. Hoag

Steven W. Hoag

Jun 28, 2024

Steven passed on June 28, 2024 at the age of 71. He was a 1971 graduate of Thurston High School in Michigan and 1975 graduate from University of Michigan and in 1985 a Master’s of Science in Education from Eastern Illinois University. Steve retired from the U.S. Air Force after serving 22 years as a Substance Abuse Counselor. Then in...

Shaun R. Bonney

Shaun R. Bonney

Jun 17, 2024

Shaun Richard Bonney, 50, passed away unexpectedly on June 17, 2024. Shaun was a loving and dedicated husband, father, son and friend to many. Whether you knew him for a moment or for many years, his spirit, laugh and love were contagious. 

Shaun was born in Boise, Idaho to Cindy McMackin and Dennis Bonney. Shaun found his love for the outdoors,...

Charles "Chick" Anderson

Charles "Chick" Anderson

Jun 16, 2024

Charles “Chick” R. Anderson of Boise, age 83, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on June 16, 2024. He was born on March 14, 1941 in Clinton, IL to Charles and “Bette” (Adams) Anderson. 

Chick grew up in Clinton, IL and after graduating from Clinton Community High School in 1959, he completed a two-year course in automotive technology...

Bernard Michael Karnes

Bernard Michael Karnes

Jun 11, 2024

Bernard Michael Karnes 1940 – 2024

Bernard Michael Karnes, 83, of Boise, Idaho passed away on June 11, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer. He fought back cancer and lived with a laryngectomy for many years.

Bernard was born June 15, 1940, in Anselmo, Nebraska, the son of Willie (Bill) and Blanche Karnes. As a baby, his parents and he moved...

Scott Pierce Thompson

Scott Pierce Thompson

Jun 9, 2024

Scott Pierce Thompson was born in Roseville, California, on July 17, 1988. When the doctor delivered Scott, he placed his newborn foot in the footprint box of the Vital Statistics page. His feet were well over the edge of the box on both ends. The doctor declared, “He will be 7 feet tall.” We were skeptical, but by age 16,...

Bertha Luella Carpenter

Bertha Luella Carpenter

Jun 9, 2024

Bertha was born on January 13, 1929, in Kuna, Idaho to Walter B. and Mary Belle (Ellis) Ellis. Bertha remained in the Treasure Valley all her life. She resided in Meridian, Idaho until her passing on June 9, 2024. 

Bertha graduated from Boise High School in 1947, attended Boise Secretarial Center and took various courses at Boise Junior College now Boise...

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