Gary Lee Cartwright (September 7, 1934 – August 26, 2012 Gary passed away on the afternoon of August 26 th at his home, surrounded by his family, from complications of COPD. Gary was an accomplished artist, rodeo cowboy, singer and father. He loved the outdoors, animals and people. He especially loved cats and is now reunited with all the ones...

Paul LaBella, who was ninety eight years old, passed away peacefully at home in Boise, on Wednesday, August 29, 2012.  He is now with his Lord, and dancing with his wife, Blanche. He is survived by his two daughters, Donna Weber and Linda Laven, his three grandsons, Michael, Mark and Todd, six great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Paul will truly be...

Our family Matriarch, Lorraine C. Bothne, age 102, a 57 year resident of Boise and previously a fifteen year resident of Twin Falls, died Tuesday, August 28, 2012 in Eagle, Idaho. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 4, at Dry Creek Cemetery.  Arrangements are under the direction of the Alden-Waggoner Funeral Chapel. Lorraine C. Murphy...

JOHN H EDMUNSON, 90, died Friday, August 24,2012, of natural causes. He was born November 16, 1921 , in Juntura, Oregon, to John and Lena Edmunson. After his mother's death, he was raised by his Aunt Doris and Uncle Lloyd Edmunson on their ranch in Westfall, Oregon. He graduated from Harper High School in 1940, where he excelled academically and...

Dick passed away peacefully at a local care center August 12, 2012. He was born June 2, 1928 in Madison, Nebraska to Ed and Evelyn Albright. They moved to Boise when Dick was 10 years old. He attended various schools in the Boise area. He joined the US Navy and served for three years. Upon his return he married the...

John Gow Grant, 86, of Boise, peacefully went home to be with his LORD, Tuesday, August 21, 2012, while residing at a local care facility; son, Steve, by his side.  We are so grateful that in the days before his passing family and friends were able to express their love in many ways. John was the first-born son of David...

Lyle R. Cobbs, age 82, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2012 at Capital Care Center in Boise, Idaho. Lyle was born July 22, 1930 in Boise, Idaho to Hartzell Cobbs and Edith (Miller). He was preceded in death by his father and mother, brother,  Hartzell Cobbs (Lavancy), sister, Maxine Hughes (Verne), sister, Marlys Lancaster (Kenneth), and nephew, Terry Lancaster. ...

Norma M. Maslonka September 3, 1915, to August 8, 2012 Norma Maslonka left this world to meet her Lord and Savior on August 8 , 2012, At a local care facility at the age of 96. She was born on September 3, 19 1 5 , at Macy, Nebraska , the middle of five children of Elmer and Dora Brewer...

Steven Ray McRoberts, 60, passed away on August 8, 2012 in Boise, Idaho at his home surrounded by his loving family.  Steve was born on November 12, 1951 in Twin Falls, Idaho.  As a child, he grew up in Southern Idaho and Eastern Oregon.  Steve’s family moved to Boise in 1968 and he has been a resident ever since.  After...

Lawrence Harvey Grant, 1933 – 2012 Lawrence (Larry) Grant, beloved husband, father, grandfather, local educator and committed Christian, was called home by his Lord Jesus on Wednesday, August 8, 2012 while at a local care center in Boise, Idaho, at the age of 79. Larry was born in Peoria, Illinois on May 8, 1933 to Lawrence Minor Grant and Ethel...

Robert John Betts went to be with our Lord on Monday, July 16, 2012.  He was born in Trenton, NJ, Oct. 2, 1930, to Frank and Sarah Betts. Robert is survived by his spouse of 56 years, Sandra, and his children, John (Fran) Betts, Diane (Michael) Berkson, Gail (Paul) Mallory, and Robert (Jarod) Betts. He is also survived by nine...

Ethel Jean McRoberts, 60, passed away on July 16, 2012 in Boise, Idaho surrounded by her loving family.  Ethel was born on April 1, 1952 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Boise, Idaho and remained a lifelong resident of Boise.  After high school in 1970, she met the love of her life, Steve McRoberts of Boise.  They married on July 10,...

Daniel Stephen Webb, 45, of Boise, died on July 13, 2012. A gentle giant, not only in stature, but in character, he was a proud Marine and sportsman. He worked as a diesel mechanic for Kenworth Motors. Dan is the father of , Kristan Webb, the light of his life; son of Dick and Virginia Webb; brother of Brian Webb,...

Dorothy (Dottie) Jean Horn McKinney, 90, passed away peacefully on July19, 2012. Dottie was born in Seattle, Washington, on March 19, 1922, to Florence and Albert E. Horn Junior.  Dottie started school in Los Angeles, and continued her education up and down the Pacific Coast.  Dottie attended Caltin’s School for Girl’s in Portland, Oregon, and she graduated from Queen Anne...

1964 - 2012 Clinton “Clint” Smith, 48, passed away Saturday, July 14, 2012 at his home in Boise. Clint was born March 6, 1964 in Emmett, Idaho.   He graduated from Capital High School in 1982.  Clint and his wife Karen married March 5, 1983.  Clint spent his entire career in the United States Air Force and retired after 22 years...

Virgil E. Moench, 84, of Boise, died Friday, July 13, 2012 in a Boise hospital. Virgil was born October 24, 1927 in Desmet, South Dakota the son of Fred and Jennie (Berry) Moench.  He was one of seventeen children (10 brothers and 6 sisters). Virgil spent his early years in Minnesota where he completed six years of schooling.  In 1950...

JENNIE NIKITAS Aug. 2, 1919 - July 3, 2012 Jennie Nikitas died peacefully on July 3, 2012, at the San Francisco home she shared with her sister Mary Kanellis, with family by her side. A visitation and trisagion service will take place at 7 p.m. Friday, July 13 at Alden-Waggoner Funeral Chapel in Boise, Idaho, her birthplace. A funeral service...

Connie Mahler passed away in her sleep early Sunday, July 8, 2012. She was born Connie Jo Proud in Boise Idaho December 5, 1939. Connie married Ray Mahler in 1956, and together they had three children. Connie was well known in the catering and ceramics worlds. She loved Christmas with a special passion, and was very proud of her extensive...

Alvin R. Walter, 89, of Boise, passed away on Tuesday, Jul. 3, 2012, in a local care center. A funeral service will be held on Friday, Jul. 13, 2012, at Alden-Waggoner Funeral Chapel, Boise. Burial with military honors will follow at Cloverdale Cemetery. A celebration of life will follow from 1-7 p.m. at The Idaho Outdoor Assoc., 3401 W. Wright...