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Esther E. Henderlider

Esther E. Henderlider

Esther “Landy” Henderlider died peacefully in her sleep on September 7, 2022. She was 98 years old. Her passing is mourned by her family, daughters Gwen Whitson (Robert), Laurie Trautman (Steve); grandchildren Amanda Ireland, Craig Trautman and Hank Whitson; 4 great grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews, grand nieces and grand nephews. Her life will be celebrated at...

Valla Shalz

Valla Shalz

Valla Shalz passed away on August 28, 2022.  Her family surrounded her at her home when she was called to the heavenly realm.  She was seventy six years old.  Valla was preceded in death by her parents Nona Marguerite Kellogg, Wilson Kellogg, step sister Sharon Ann, and step mother Shirley Kellogg.  She is survived by her husband...

Bradley Roy Jahn

Bradley Roy Jahn

Bradley Roy Jahn, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away peacefully on August 27th, 2022 at the age of 72 after a long-fought battle with illness. Brad was surrounded by his loving family during his final days and passed away at home.

Born August 4th, 1950 in Idaho Falls Idaho, Brad was the...

Cherie Lou Brady

Cherie Lou Brady

Cherie Lou Brady, 92, was carried to heaven by angels, Saturday, August 27, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. Cherie was born November 15, 1929, to Harold and Lorraine VonHolt in Spokane, Washington.  She attended Holy Names Academy in Spokane and Marylhurst College in Lake Oswego, Oregon.

On August 3, 1950, she married...

Bryce Clark Gochnour

Bryce Clark Gochnour

1936 - 2022

Bryce Clark Gochnour went to be with his precious Lord Jesus on August 8, 2022, after succumbing to the complications of Lymphoma. He loved the Lord, his family and friends, his native state of Idaho, and especially the young patients he treated as an Orthodontist.  He was a...

Mona Jane Foster-Henke-Benjamin

Mona Jane Foster-Henke-Benjamin

Mona Benjamin passed away on August 4, 2022 in Nampa, Idaho, peacefully with close family at her side. Mona was born on December 20, 1937 in Whitehall, Montana to her parents, Harry Lancier (Mickey) Foster and Blanche Messier-Foster.

Mona was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Roger (Jack), Clyde, Melvin, Elmer (Mutt),...

Brent Russell Jensen

Brent Russell Jensen

February 26, 1971 -- July 22, 2022

Brent Russell Jensen, our irreplaceable son, nephew and little brother, passed away on July 22, 2022, embraced by the love of his family. He was 51 years old.

Brent was born on February 26th, 1971 in Boise, Idaho and lived...

Darwin “Pat” Patterson

Darwin “Pat” Patterson

Darwin “Pat” Patterson, 95, beloved husband of Roberta M. Patterson passed away on June 28, 2022.  He was the only son of Wayne and Pauline (Shrode) Patterson.  He graduated from Boise High in 1945 where he had achieved the rank of Captain in the BHS Corp of Cadets.  Shortly after graduation, he was drafted in the US...

Kathryn Bettger Webb

Kathryn Bettger Webb

Kathryn Lee Bettger Webb passed away into the eternal arms of Jesus on Thursday, June 23, at St. Luke’s Hospital, surrounded by her family. Her death resulted from complications following surgery. Kathy was known for her hospitality, generosity, and unwavering support for the many friends, students, and family who intersected her life.

Kathy...

Adelbert “Del” Loren Yaryan

Adelbert “Del” Loren Yaryan

Adelbert “Del” Loren Yaryan passed peacefully on June 28, 2022, of natural causes.  He was born in his grandparents’ home in Meridian, ID, February 15, 1930; the only child of Clyde W. Yaryan and Emsy E. Scrivner Yaryan.  He grew up on farms near Black Cat and Chinden Roads and Five Mile Road.  He graduated in 1949...

Wirt Edmonds Jr.

Wirt Edmonds Jr.

Wirt Edmonds Jr., passed away in his home in Meridian, Idaho on June 27, 2022 at 87 years of age. He was born in Starkville, MS, on June 15, 1935. Wirt is survived by his wife of 67 years, Fran Edmonds, and their children, Wirt Robert Edmonds of Caldwell, ID, Rosalyn Edmonds of Meridian, ID, and Patti...

Dean Mckellip

Dean Mckellip

Born on Oct 2, 1932, Matheson, Colorado to the Parents of Mary and Lovell McKellip. The family moved to Idaho in the fall of 1935, settling in the Melba area. Dean attended grade schools at Melmont, Lone Tree, Bennett, Glendale and graduated from Melba Grade and High School. He then attended McPherson College in McPherson Kansas from...

Mary C. Lynard

Mary C. Lynard

Our precious and beautiful Mother, Mary Lynard, passed away on Monday, June 6, 2022, at a local care facility, at the age of 96. Mary was born on June 2, 1926, to Elsie (Waddell) and Herbert Hanes. She was the fourth of five children. She spent her growing up years on their farm in Kimberly and graduated...

Maxine Evelyn Williams

Maxine Evelyn Williams

Evelyn Maxine Hardy was born on Friday, October 4th, 1929, in Ericson Nebraska. She had one older brother, Carroll and was an amazing older sister to brother Dwayne and sister Beverly.

In 1936 the Hardy family made the big move to Boise, Idaho. Maxine graduated from Boise High School in 1948, and in...

Caesen David Washburn “Bubba”

Caesen David Washburn “Bubba”

Caesen David Washburn “Bubba” died on June 16, 2022.  Caesen was born at St Luke’s hospital on April 8, 2022 to parents, Justin Washburn and Angel LaPrade.  Caesen “Bubba” was born the perfect little baby, he was always smiling and enjoyed cuddles from everyone!

Caesen is survived by his parents, Justin and Angel,...

Thomas Robert Hogan

Thomas Robert Hogan

Thomas Robert Hogan passed away on June 14, 2022.  He was 63 years old.  Born in Salt Lake City in 1959 to Daniel and Barbara Bell Hogan, Tom moved with the family to Boise in 1970 and lived there for the rest of his life.  He attended junior and senior high school in Meridian and graduated from...

Richard B. Markle

Richard B. Markle

Richard B. Markle (Rick) passed away peacefully on June 4, 2022, at the age of 73. He was a devoted Christian and a loving husband and father to his family.

Rick was born in Burley, Idaho in 1948 and grew up in Baker City, Oregon and Portland, Oregon. In 1966, he served in...

David “Dick” Richard Graybeal

David “Dick” Richard Graybeal

Dick Graybeal born on May 27, 1938 passed peacefully in his sleep at home on May 24, 2022 from congestive heart failure.

Dick was born in Buhl, ID to Irene and David and was raised on the family farm in Castleford, ID alongside his two younger sisters, Judy and Linda. After graduating high...

Gordon A. Locke

Gordon A. Locke

“I found gold in Boise, Idaho.”

-Gordon A. Locke

May 6, 1938 – May 20, 2022

Gordon Arthur Locke, 84, of Boise, passed away May 20, 2022 at a local hospital. Cremation is under the direction of the Alden-Waggoner Funeral Chapel...

Jack Leroy Farris Ii

Jack Leroy Farris Ii

Jack Leroy Farris II:  1949-2021

Jack Leroy Farris II, 72, Passed away on October 6, 2021 after a long and courageous battle with esophageal cancer.

Jack was born on June 8, 1949 to Jack Farris Sr. and Elsie Roush Farris, in Moran, Kansas....

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