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John Wilkie
Aug 24, 2023
Earl John Wilkie was born April 12, 1943, in Guatemala City, Guatemala and went to be with the Lord August 24, 2023.
Born to missionary parents, Earl and Ruby Wilkie, John spent the majority of his childhood living in El Salvador, Bolivia and Uruguay.
John and Mary Ann Brueggemann were married on September 17, 1966, in Boise, Idaho. After pastoring...
Jerry Ellis Orsborn
Aug 23, 2023
Jerry was born in Yakima, Washington on April 26, 1938, to Albert & Dorothy Willoughby Orsborn. He was the youngest of 4 children and grew up and attended schools in the Sunnyside area. He worked on the family farm since he was 7 years old. Jerry accepted Jesus Christ as His Savior in the 6th grade after a friend invited...
Katherine Burleigh Frazier
Aug 17, 2023
Katherine was born in Athens, Georgia May 10, 1928 to Thomas D. Burleigh and Dorothy Barrett. She was the middle child between her older brother Tommy and her younger brother Billy. As a child she moved frequently because of her father’s job as an ornithologist, studying birds in several states and writing articles and books. After one year of...
Lloyd H. Fritschle
Aug 16, 2023
Lloyd Fritschle went home to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on August 16, 2023 at the age of 97. Lloyd was born September 26, 1925 to William H Fritschle and Mabel (Gardner) Fritschle in Boise, ID. He was the youngest of their 10 children. Lloyd attended Boise schools, and graduated from Boise High in 1942. Lloyd...
Olive Mona Taylor (Aka “Honey”)
Aug 12, 2023
I was born May 14, 1924 in Alberta, Canada, registered in Tide Lake, Alberta, Canada. We came to Idaho just before my 3-Year-Old Birthday. I was the oldest of 6 children (Brother, Doren Ellis; Sister, Bertha Carpenter; Brother, David Ellis; Sister, Ruby Ellis and Brother, Jack Ellis). We lived in Meridian, Eagle and Boise since 1927. We moved 3 houses...
JoAnn Camille Butler
Aug 11, 2023
JoAnn was born in Geneva, New York to Elizabeth (ne Ellis) and Walter Butler. She grew up in Liverpool, NY, and attended primary and secondary schools there, along with her 3 younger siblings: James (Anita), Suzanne (Mark Van Schaack) and Connie (Bill Kruse).
JoAnn believed that higher education would guide her to a life of challenge and independence. She implemented...
Chow Fung
Aug 8, 2023
Chow Fung, 91, of Boise, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at home surrounded by his Family.
Chow was born on July 23, 1932, in Xinhui District, Guangdong Province, in the People’s Republic of China. He was the youngest son of Fung Jiansheng and Ng Dongping. He had two older sisters, Fung Yung and Fung Shun. He left China...
Nancy Lee Alexander
Aug 8, 2023
Nancy Lee Alexander (83) of Boise died peacefully at her home on August 8, 2023. Nancy was born February 6, 1940, to Robert and Roberta Callender of Emmett, Idaho. She graduated from Emmett High School in 1958 and the University of Arizona in 1962 where she was a proud member of the Alpha Delta Pi Sorority. Elementary education was Nancy’s...
James "Jim" Fraley
Aug 8, 2023
James Franklin Fraley passed away on August 8, 2023 leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter and lasting memories. He was born August 29, 1943, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma but it was in Kimberly, Idaho where he was raised with his sisters Mae and Betty.
He graduated from Kimberly High School in 1961, attended Northwest Nazarene College for a year...
Michael John Mcleod
Aug 5, 2023
Michael John McLeod, 74, of Boise, Idaho passed away after an extended illness on August 5, 2023 at a local nursing home. Mike was born July 31, 1949 in Boise to John and Eloise McLeod.
He graduated from Capital High School in 1969. Mike was active in scouts and enjoyed fishing and camping with his family. While at the...
Kevin Brian Yagues
Aug 4, 2023
Kevin Brian Yagues, 63, of Boise, Idaho died in a plane crash in Idaho City on Friday, August 4, 2023. Kevin was well loved and respected by everyone who knew him. He was hard working, humble, caring and always willing to lend a hand; a gentle gentleman who was a dear friend to everyone; he gave the best hugs...
Everett Samuel Elliott
Aug 4, 2023
Everett Samuel Elliott was born on Monday, May 29th, 2023 at 2:49 pm to his loving parents, Eden Taylor and Jordan Elliott. He weighed 6 pounds, 9 ounces and was 20 inches long.
Everett’s family was blessed with 2 months and 6 days with him before he passed...
Dustin R. Barton
Aug 3, 2023
Dustin Ross Barton went home to be with the Lord on August 3, 2023, after a brief battle with cancer. He was 51.
Born December 1, 1971, to Donna Belle and Edgar Ross Barton, in Ontario, Oregon, he recalled a happy childhood. All boy, he loved to play in the dirt and wasn’t afraid of a little sweat. He...
Kimberly Irene Allen
Aug 1, 2023
Kimberly Irene Allen passed away peacefully surrounded by family early Tuesday morning, August 1st, 2023 after a long battle with liver cancer. Kim was born at Fort Brag North Carolina on January 19th, 1961 to Bob and Marian Geister, and was the oldest of three children, brother Bob Jr. and sister Tammy. She met her husband, Sherman, during her...
Van Lee Danielson
Jul 29, 2023
Van Lee Danielson, 79, of Boise, Idaho, slipped quietly into the great beyond on July 29, 2023, surrounded by his entire family. With a mischievous grin and a heart full of love, he was born on July 26, 1944, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, sprinkling joy wherever he went. Van, the master of charm and wit, leaves behind his beloved...
Patricia Jean Cochrane Skinner Spofford
Jul 24, 2023
Our dear Mom, Patricia, passed peacefully on July 24, surrounded by loving family. She was the firstborn to Earl and Amy Cochrane, and a loving big sister to her four siblings: Byron, Lucia Clare, Frank and Jim.
After graduating high school, she attended College of Idaho. While waiting tables in the dining hall she met a handsome young football...
Douglas Edward Greeley
Jul 21, 2023
Doug died doing what he loved, riding his motorcycle in the open air on a favorite route of his.
Douglas Edward Greeley was born December 29, 1948, in St. Paul, Minnesota to John Edward Greeley and Nora Mae Drake. He spent his childhood in small towns in Minnesota, going to school in a...
Norman F. Dahm
Jul 12, 2023
Revered Boise State Professor Passes On
Norm Dahm, 97, passed away on July 12, 2023. Born January 17, 1926, to Frank and Emma Dahm, farmers in Fort Morgan, CO, Norm did not become a farmer. Frank served 12 years on the local school board, and his older son instead became a talented and dedicated educator. A product of Fort...
James Arnold Forbus
Jul 11, 2023
James Arnold Forbus was born at home on January 23, 1942 to Arnold and Lavern Forbus in Alexander City, Alabama. He was the 4th born of 6 kids that included 4 brothers and 1 sister. At the age of 5, a tornado destroyed all but the one room the family of 8 took shelter in but they all persevered. ...
Noreen Ann Riebe
Jul 8, 2023
Noreen was born on September 30, 1936, to Benjamin and Mary Scharff in Hailey, Idaho. Noreen was the oldest of six children. Noreen graduated from Boise High School in 1955. Noreen married James Riebe on January 7, 1956. Noreen passed away peacefully at home on July 8, 2023.
Noreen is survived by her husband of 67 years, Jim Riebe...
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