Our mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, Dorothy, passed away in her sleep on Tuesday the 25 th of February 2014. All people were fondly known to her as “Love”. Dorothy was born on what we are sure was a sunny day (sometimes rare) on the 21 st of December 1921 in Dukinfield, Cheshire, England to the proud parents of Nellie...

Phyllis Smith McClenahan was born in Weiser, Idaho Apri l 9 th , 1915.  She died in Boise February 24, 2014.   She was the middle daughter of Franklin Roland Smith and Mable Gertrude Smith.   Although she and her husband traveled frequently in later years, Phyllis always said that the move from Weiser to Boise was enough for one lifetime.   She...

George B. Pfoertner, M.D., 79, died at home on February 24, 2014. He was the oldest of 5 children born to Alfred and Ardel Pfoertner on June 13, 1934, in Des Moines, Iowa. He spent his early life in Buffalo, NY., attended Blessed Trinity School, Canisius High School, Canisius College and the University of Buffalo School of Medicine. George graduated...

Bill Krueger, (Lt. Colonel, USAF ret.), was born October 14, 1923 to Bill and Martha Leipske Krueger in South Milwaukee, Wisconsin.  He spent his early years fishing and trapping along the shores of Lake Michigan, along with whatever chores were his responsibility as the oldest boy of six children.  With his parents, he and his four sisters and one brother...

David passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2014 after a brave battle with brain cancer. He leaves behind his wife of 40 years Paula, his two daughters, Rebecca (Dan) Knighton of Fort Collins, Colorado and Jennifer Knighton of Los Angeles, California and a grandson, Zachary Harker. David was born in Ely, NV but moved with his parents, both now deceased,...

Meryle Kay “Mert” Michael (72) passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 25 th after a nineteen year battle with cancer. Mert’s life was full of joy, happiness and many blessings.  She lived a full life and enjoyed family, fun, friends and her Catholic faith.  She would have celebrated her 73 rd birthday on March 8 th . She...

Jackie Marie Myer, 71, of Meridian, passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2014 at her home of natural causes. Jackie was born on June 19, 1942, in Los Angeles, CA to Jack Myer and Bonnie Marie (Herman) Myer. She graduated from Riverton High School and Acme Beauty College. In Boise, Jackie worked for Micron Technologies for over 20 years, retiring...

William Dennis Oliver, 74, of Meridian, ID, passed away on February 17, 2014, after a brief and valiant battle with cancer. Bill ("Ollie" to friends) was born on August 20, 1939 in Spokane, WA, moving to the S.F. Bay Area in 1952. Bill married his high school sweetheart and they had 4 children (Desi, Darsel, Brett, & Brad). Bill spent...

Joe was born Feb. 14, 1923 in Wilkes-Barre, PA to Joseph and Annie Moyer Meyers. He lived his early years there, graduating from Elmer L. Meyers High School in 1941. During WWII he served in the Army Air Corps and flew 50 missions as a B-17 Ball-turret gunner in the European Theater. His plane was shot down over the Mediterranean...

Brenda Lynn Mansell, at the young age of 57, passed peacefully in her home in Boise, ID, after a 10 year battle with breast cancer. She was born December 7, 1956, the third daughter of Steve and Gayle Eytchison. Born and raised in the Boise area with her 4 other siblings. Attended school at Sacred Heart, South Jr. High, and...

Willa Bess Ashley, 90, of Garden City, Idaho, died Sunday, February 9, 2014 at home of natural causes. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, February 17, 2014 at the Alden-Waggoner Funeral Chapel.  Friends may call at the funeral home on Sunday, Feb. 16th from 2:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.  There will be a private burial at Dry...

The trout in the South Fork of the Boise River can relax: their adversary Neal Miller passed on to bigger and better things February 13, 2014. Neal was born November 22, 1928, in Saint Anthony, Idaho to Dortha Wayment Miller and E. Leo Miller.  He grew up fishing the Snake River, which runs through the middle of town.  At age...

Donald Noteboom, Jan. 18, 1932 - Feb. 9, 2014 Don passed away at a local hospital on Sunday, February 9, 2014. Don fell on Dec. 22, 2013, and broke his hip, leading to his death. He was born in Pierre, South Dakota, to Ira and Alice  Noteboom on Jan. 18, 1932. He was the youngest of 11 children. On April...

Lois Mae Murphy January 9, 1925 - February 8, 2014 Lois Mae Murphy, 89, died une x pectedly Saturday , February 8 , 2014 after an acute illness at St . Luke's Regional Medical Center in Boise , Idaho surrounded by famil y members and love. Services w i ll be held graveside at Clo v erdale Cemetery and Memorial...

James Clifton Porter, 77, of Boise, Idaho passed away on Sunday morning, February 9, 2014 at St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center with his family by his side. James Clifton Porter was born on January 15, 1937 in Cavalier, North Dakota, the son of Clifton and Una (Davey) Porter.  He spent his childhood in Hannah, North Dakota and graduated from Hannah...

Brenda Jo Rose Fralish of Boise died February 9, 2014, at Samaritan Village in Boise.  She was born on October 21, 1947, in El Centro, California to Ben and Jessie Burney Rose. Brenda attended Lowell Elementary, North Junior High and Boise High School, graduating in 1966. During high school she worked at Film Service.  After graduating, she began work for...

Annette Roberta Kindall, of Eagle, died Thursday, February 6, 2014 at her home. She was born to the late Marvin & Goldie (McGlochlin) Stewart, December 24, 1921, in Twin Falls, Idaho. Annette graduated from Boise High School, and Boise Junior College, receiving a BA degree in Music Education from the College of Idaho. She went on to teach music in...

Elaine (Babe) Jordan Stephenson, 78, of Boise, formerly of Weiser, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother , sister and dear friend passed away Feb. 1, 2014 at Life Care at Valley View. A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 6 at the Alden-Waggoner Funeral Chapel, 5400 Fairview Ave., Boise, Idaho. Elaine was born April 4, 1935 in...

Delores B. Sparks (Dee), 85, of Meridian, Idaho, died Monday, February 3, 2014 at home of natural causes. She was surrounded by her family. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday, February 8, 2014 at the Alden-Waggoner Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow at Dry Creek Cemetery. The family will greet friends at the funeral home on Friday, February...

William A. "Bill" Caviness, 75, of Cascade, ID, died Monday, February 3, 2014, of natural causes. Bill was born in Boise, Idaho on June 4, 1938, to Edna Dutson and Clyde Caviness. He married Georgia Christiansen on July 10, 1962 and together they had three children. They lived in Boise and Cascade. Bill had various occupations throughout his lifetime which...