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Kenneth Dale Hawk

Kenneth Dale Hawk

Kenneth Dale Hawk, 80, of Eagle, ID, passed away at his home on Wednesday, August 21, 2013. He was born August 31, 1932 in American Falls, ID to Delbert Guy and Lottie Mae (Keith) Hawk.  Dale was number  ten of thirteen children. Dale spent the majority of his youth in Lewiston, ID.  He worked many years as a sawyer and...

Rev. Willard Leisy

Rev. Willard Leisy

On August 13, 2013, our Lord called home one of His dear servants – Reverend Willard R. Leisy.  He died in his sleep quietly and peacefully with his wife, Marian Leisy by his side at Willow Park. Willard was born October 22, 1913, in American Falls, Idaho to Albert Herman and Henrietta Tiahrt Leisy.  Willard was the oldest of four...

Frank William “Papa” Ipsen

Frank William “Papa” Ipsen

Born on May 8 th , 1930 in San Francisco, Papa was orphaned at an early age and was raised on a foster home farm in Petaluma, CA. Upon graduation from Santa Rosa High School in 1948 Papa enlisted in the US Navy. He served honorably on the USS Ticonderoga, the USS Ranger, the USS Hancock, and the USS Intrepid...

Clifford Elden Guthrie

Clifford Elden Guthrie

On August 11, 2013, at age 64, our beloved Cliff passed away surrounded by the love of his family. Clifford Guthrie is survived by his wife Denice; son Colter; daughter Kimberly her husband Ray, and their children Charlie and Tessa; Cliff’s mother Geraldine, sisters Donna and Lila and his brothers David and Tim. We will remember Cliff for his love...

Theda Laverne Smallwood

Theda Laverne Smallwood

Our beautiful Mom, Theda Laverne Smallwood, passed away early in the morning of August 14, 2013 at Boise’s St. Luke’s Hospital surrounded by 3 of her children.  As a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend, she was the standard by which all should aspire to live.  She was God centered, selfless, never judgmental, a servant by nature and full...

William Henry (Bill) Johnson

William Henry (Bill) Johnson

August 31, 1922 – August 14, 2013 William Henry (Bill) Johnson of Boise went home to his Heavenly Father August 14, 2013.  A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 17 at 11:00 AM at Alden Waggoner Funeral Chapel in Boise. Bill was born August 31, 1922 in Putman County , Indiana to Roy and Modesta Johnson. He was the...

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L. Alan Smith, age 80, died August 12, 2013. Alan was born July 23, 1933 at Denver Colorado, the son of Lester and Mae Smith.  He married Margaret Boebel on December 17, 1956. Alan attended the College of Idaho and the University of Denver receiving a degree in 1958.  He later attended the College of Law at the University of...

Mildred Mae Moore

Mildred Mae Moore

Heavens gates opened wide on Aug. 7, 2013 and my beloved mother, Mildred Mae Moore (95) entered in to be with her Lord and Savior. Mildred was born December 26, 1917 in Star, Idaho to Delmar and Effie Johnston. She and her siblings Orval, Delman, Alma and Lela grew up in Star. Mom was always busy working, picking fruit in...

Wallace Emron Ashby

Wallace Emron Ashby

Wallace Emron Ashby entered eternal rest on August 11th, 2013.  A viewing will be held at Alden-Waggoner Funeral Chapel on Wednesday, August 14, 2013 from 5 to 8 p.m.  A funeral service will be held 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 15, 2013 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Northview Chapel at Northview and Allumbaugh, Boise.  Burial with...

Donald Lee “Don” Fisher Jr.

Donald Lee “Don” Fisher Jr.

Donald Lee “Don” Fisher Jr., 65, of Boise, died Saturday, August 10, 2013 in a Boise hospital of natural causes. Don was born August 17, 1947 in Compton, CA to Donald Lee Fisher Sr. and Betty Johnson Fisher. He is survived by his wife Elaine Walters Fisher; his mother, Betty Fisher; sister, Denise Dunar (Mike Mark); brother, Mark (Jill) Fisher;...

Margaret (Deroin) Wolfgram

Margaret (Deroin) Wolfgram

Margaret (Deroin) Wolfgram completed her journey here on earth and passed peacefully into eternal life with the Lord on Thursday, August 1, 2013. She was born on February 4, 1928 at St. Alphonsus Hospital in Boise to Marie Bruneel and Andre Deroin of Eagle, ID.  She attended elementary school at Pleasant View in Eagle and graduated from St. Teresa’s Academy...

Mildred R. Bowlby

Mildred R. Bowlby

Mildred R. Bowlby, 96, of Boise, died of natural causes on Monday, July 29, 2013 in a Boise hospital. Mildred was born April 26, 1917, in Weiser, Idaho, the daughter of Frank D. and Luella Neibling Ryan.  After graduating from Weiser High School Mildred attended the University of Idaho, graduating with a Bachelor of Home Economics Education and later received...

Carol Ann Stauth Hansen

Carol Ann Stauth Hansen

Carol Ann Stauth Hansen of Boise, Idaho passed away August 2, 2013 of natural causes. A private inurnment will be held at Dry Creek Cemetery. A memorial service will be held at Wright Community Congregational Church,  4821 W. Franklin Rd., Boise, on Thursday, August 8, 2013 at 10:30 a.m. Services are under the direction of the Alden-Waggoner Funeral Chapel. Carol...

Glenn Thomas Toy

Glenn Thomas Toy

Glenn Thomas Toy, 92, of Boise, died Saturday, July 27, 2013 in a Boise hospital. Glenn was born July 1, 1921 to Ralph and Martha (Anderson) Toy in Eau Claire, Wisconsin.  He attended school in a one room school house for the duration of his school years and graduated from Chippewa Falls Senior High School in 1939.  He worked various...

Robert Edward Burris Jr.

Robert Edward Burris Jr.

Robert Edward Burris Jr. (Bob) passed Tuesday, July 23, 2013 at the age of 74.  Bob was born February 9, 1939 in Hempstead, NY, to Robert Edward Burris Sr. and Dorothy M. KerriganWells.  Bob married Glenola Weatherman on June 28, 1960 in Hawthorne, CA.  He resided in New York where he was born, Redondo Beach, CA, and Livermore, CA, and...

Pfc Erik Lane Jorgensen (Jorgi)

Pfc Erik Lane Jorgensen (Jorgi)

Pfc Erik Lane Jorgensen, died on July 18, 2013 in Boise, Idaho. He was born on December 12, 1986 to Cindy Crnkovich Crow and Brian Jorgensen. Erik was a graduate of Half Moon Bay High School in 2005, and was currently attending Boise State, majoring in Construction Management. Erik was a member of the U.S. Army, beginning basic training in...

Mary Janice “Jan” Evans

Mary Janice “Jan” Evans

Mary Janice “Jan” Evans, 77, of Boise , Idaho passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2013.  Jan was born in Le Mars , Iowa to Willard and Lillian.  Her father was a U.S. Merchant Marine Veteran of World War II,  and she spent her childhood in Iowa and Maryland .  Following the war they were stationed in Long Beach ,...

Taylor Royce Wood

Taylor Royce Wood

Taylor Royce Wood, 23, passed into the Lord’s hands Saturday July 20 th , 2013 in a swimming accident on the Boise River. Taylor, born on September 27, 1989 to his proud parents Gary and Carla Wood, was recently married on June 22 nd , 2013 to his beautiful bride Michelle True. Taylor is also survived by siblings Shawn Wood,...

Carolyn Friedrich

Carolyn Friedrich

Carolyn Friedrich, 89, of Boise, died July 18, 2013 at home of natural causes. Carolyn was born February 3, 1924 in Boise, the daughter of James E. and Ora L. Brown Harris. She attended school in Eagle, Idaho.  After graduating she married Oscar Victory on June 18, 1942.  Carolyn later married Larry Friedrich on July 6, 1974. Carolyn worked at...

Geraldine Martha Tomlinson

Geraldine Martha Tomlinson

Geraldine Martha Tomlinson was born in the Fargo , Idaho community December 28 , 1918 to George F ranklin Parsons and Elizabeth Evelyn Brewste r Parsons. Her parents and two brothers and two sisters mo v ed there from Minnesota and homesteaded their farm which was located v ery close to the Snake River. Her father died when she was...

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