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Kati-Maria Anderson

Kati-Maria Anderson

Kati-Maria (Huoso) Anderson 1966 – 2013 Kati-Maria (Huoso) Anderson, 47, of Eagle, Idaho died Saturday, November 2, 2013 at home of natural causes. Kati-Maria was born April 8, 1966 in Robbinsdale, Minnesota, the daughter of Reijo and Sirpa (Saira) Huoso. She was raised and educated in Golden Valley, Minnesota.  She lived in several different cities including Atlanta, GA, San Diego,...

Dr. Tyler H. Gill

Dr. Tyler H. Gill

Dr. Tyler H. Gill, 72, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2013 at his home in Meridian, Idaho from Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia. Tyler was born on February 24, 1941 in Anna, Illinois to Eunice and Tyler Gill.  After a childhood of exploring the back woods of northern Minnesota and various other adventures, Tyler enlisted in the army and served for...

Lyle I Odle 1927 – 2013

Lyle I Odle 1927 – 2013

On Saturday, October 26, Lyle I. Odle peacefully returned home to the Lord with family by his side. Lyle was born on November 21, 1927 in Hill City, KS as the only child to Irvin G. Odle and Cora E. Swank Odle.  After graduating in 1945 from Hill City High School, Lyle joined the Navy. Before re-enlisting, Lyle moved to...

Chad Doell

Chad Doell

Chad Doell, 50, of Boise, died Friday, November 1, 2013, at home. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 9, 2013at the Alden-Waggoner Funeral Chape. Chad was a committed father, brother, uncle, and friend. He was known by many as a man who had a deep passion for the outdoors.  He spent many days fishing and...

Alexander Mckellar, Jr.

Alexander Mckellar, Jr.

Alexander McKellar, Jr. 1927 - 2013 Alexander McKellar, Jr. was born in Brooklyn, New York on June 21, 1927 and live for many years in Greenwich, Connecticut. He was a graduate of Long Island University and served in the United States Navy during World War II and the Korean Conflict.  He was proud that part of his service was aboard...

Jodean Kay Elliott-Blakeslee, M.D.

Jodean Kay Elliott-Blakeslee, M.D.

Jo was born on April 18, 1950 in Twin Falls, Idaho to Joan and Dean Blakeslee.  She graduated from Mountain Home High School, studied at Concordia and received her Bachelor of Arts and Master of Science degrees from Idaho State University.   She later graduated from the University of Washington Medical School.  She and Amy Linkert died in September of this...

Betty Mae Birkinbine Genther

Betty Mae Birkinbine Genther

BETTY MAE BIRKINBINE GENTHER 1925 – 2013 On a lovely fall day, Friday, October 25 th , 2013, Betty Mae Genther, age 87, passed peacefully into the loving arms of her savior and loved ones that had gone before her. The fourth of seven children, Betty was born on December 1 st , 1925 to George and Katherine Murphy Birkinbine...

Dale L. Halsted

Dale L. Halsted

Dale L. Halsted, 67, of Boise, passed away on Monday, October 28, 2013. A reception celebrating his life will be held on Monday, November 4, 2013, at 1 pm, at the Alden-Waggoner Funeral Chapel. A graveside service with military honors will follow at 3 p.m., at Dry Creek Cemetery. Dale was born on May 13, 1946, in Bonners Ferry, ID...

Judith Anne (Stager Weis Southerland) Vanover

Judith Anne (Stager Weis Southerland) Vanover

Born: May 16, 1943 – Died: September 7, 2013 As a young woman sh e was an active member of Jobs Daughters Bethel # 48. She also was a Tailor/ s eamstress in 4-H and received many awards for her talent i n sewing and modeling . She was a graduate of Borah H i gh School i n Bo...

Lillian Louise Spielmann Prudhomme

Lillian Louise Spielmann Prudhomme

Lillian Louise Spielmann was born on October 11, 1923, Monroe, Wisconsin to Hedwig Denzler and Jacob Spielmann, who were Swiss immigrants. She graduated from Eagle High School on May 13, 1942.  She earned a Block “E” for playing volleyball. Her first job was an acre of onions…the acre was given to her and it was her responsibility to plant, grow,...

Mildred Louise Parrott

Mildred Louise Parrott

Mildred Louise Parrott, 94, of Boise, died Wednesday, October 2, 2013 at her home in Boise. Mildred was born August 1, 1919 in Washington D.C., the daughter of John and Edna Collins Barnes.  She lived in several different cities before moving to Columbus, Ohio.  It was there that she met and later married William Parrott Sr. Mr. Parrott died in...

Thomas Edmond Brandon

Thomas Edmond Brandon

Lifelong Boise resident Thomas Edmond Brandon passed away on Wednesday September 25 th . Tom was born July 20 th 1929 to Jim and Thelma Ellis Brandon, Graduated from Boise High, Boise Jr. College, and then Graduated from San Jose State University with a degree in Commercial Art and Advertising. While at San Jose State Tom met and married Dolores...

Roberta Daisy Thompson Wilson Stuart

Roberta Daisy Thompson Wilson Stuart

On Tuesday, October 22, 2013, Roberta Stuart passed peacefully from her earthly restraints into the arms of her savior, Jesus Christ. Our mother was born on September 19, 1918 to her parents, Leo and Minnie Thompson.  Her only sibling, a sister, Dorothy, joined the family in 1921.  Roberta grew up in the Parma, Meridian and Boise areas.  After high school...

John E. Montoure, Phd.

John E. Montoure, Phd.

Dr. John Montoure, 86, of Meridian, passed away September 4.  John was born on May 10, 1927, in Shawano, WI.  He graduated high school in 1944 and enlisted in 1946.  Stationed in Florida, he met Dorothy Sapp and married her in 1948.   In 1949, he left the Air Force and moved back to Wisconsin.  He used the GI Bill to...

John J. Smith

John J. Smith

John J. Smith went home to be with his God September 24, 2013 with his family by his side, after fighting the greatest battle of his life with cancer. Viewing will be held Saturday, September 28, 2013 at 11:00am with funeral services to follow at 1:00pm at Alden Waggoner Funeral Chapel in Boise. John was born April 13, 1926 to...

David D. Willman 11-20-28 9-18-13

David D. Willman 11-20-28 9-18-13

“Well done, good and faithful servant… enter into the joy of your Lord!”  (Matthew 25:21) David D. Willman entered heaven to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 18, 2013, at a local hospital, with his family by his side, singing hymns. His life was one of service of others, from his first volunteer job – as...

Virginia June Matthews Call

Virginia June Matthews Call

Virginia June Matthews Ca l l, 97, passed away October 6, 2013, at a local care center. Virginia was born June 6, 1916 in Boise to Jay Ira Matthews and Bessie Maril l a Matthews. She grew up in a house on Manitou Street where her parents owned 3 V2 acres of land which is now Manitou Park. She graduated...

Charles (Chuck) Leroy Wood

Charles (Chuck) Leroy Wood

Charles (Chuck) LeRoy Wood, 79, of Boise, Idaho, died Tuesday, September 24, 2013, at home of natural causes. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 6, 2013 at the Alden-Waggoner Funeral Chapel. Chuck was born on February 8, 1934 in Boise, Idaho to Charles Edward Wood and Kathryn Clapsaddle Wood Lough.  He grew up in Boise...

Wesley J. Maughan

Wesley J. Maughan

Wesley J. Maughan, 80, of Boise, Idaho passed away peacefully at home on August 24, 2013 surrounded by his loved ones. Wesley was born November 4, 1932 in Wellsville, Utah to John Wesley Maughan and Grace Hyde-Maughan. Wesley is survived by his wife Peggy; three sons and two daughters, Wes (Pam, Pattie & David), Rex (Jing & Hau), Bret (Renee'...

Anna (Ann) Elizabeth Brock Hyder

Anna (Ann) Elizabeth Brock Hyder

Anna (Ann) passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2013 at her home in the loving care of her daughters. She was born on November 25, 1921 in Lawson, MO to Joe and Cassie Brock, the oldest of 9 children.  She graduated from Excelsior Springs High School in 1939.  She married John (Jack) S. Hyder on January 20, 1940 in Liberty,...