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Jeffrey "Jeff" Schneider
Sep 2, 2025
Jeffrey Alan “Jeff” Schneider, 46, passed away on September 2, 2025 in Omaha, Nebraska.
Born on August 14, 1979, in Boise, Idaho, Jeff was the oldest of two children and the only son of Larry and Tina Marie (Todd) Schneider.He graduated from Meridian High School in 1999 and later earned his Associate’s Degree in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix...
Gary Lee Chaffin
Aug 27, 2025
Gary Lee Chaffin, 66 and 15 days old, passed away peacefully on August 27, 2025 surrounded by his loved ones. Gary was born on August 12, 1959, in Boise, ID, to Darwin R. Chaffin and Dee Anna Williams(Chaffin). Gary joined his big brother Dar Jr. and soon the games began!
Gary spent his early childhood in Boise, then relocated to Burley,...
Dean L. Estes
Aug 19, 2025
Dean L. Estes, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, friend, and gifted artist, passed away peacefully in his home on August 19, 2025, in Boise, Idaho. He was 80 years old. Dean was born on October 4, 1944, in Clatskanie, Oregon, to Ole Anderson and Mildred Faye (Long) Estes.
Dean began a beautiful journey with his wife, Judi (Craig) Estes, whom...
Rosalie H. Awong
Aug 16, 2025
Rosalie H. Awong, affectionately known as Rosie, passed away peacefully at her home in Boise, Idaho, on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at the age of 80. She was born on February 24, 1945, in Boise, to Mary Love and Arthur Spesinger.
Rosie’s life was a beautiful journey of compassion, resilience, and service. After graduating from high school in Seattle, Washington, she...
Cynthia Lee Porter
Aug 16, 2025
Cindy Porter, 67, of Star, passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2025 in a local hospital. A memorial service will be held on Friday, September 5, 2025 at 11 a.m. at the Alden-Waggoner Funeral Chapel, Boise.
Cindy was born on January 20, 1958, in Seattle, WA, to Norman Winchar and Agatha “Penny” (Best) Winchar. She spent her early years in Edmonds,...
Dr. Candice J. Krueger
Aug 14, 2025
Dr. Candice J. Krueger
I was born to June and Bill Krueger in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on January 24, 1946. Most of my growing up years were spent throughout the United States as my father was an Air Force pilot. I started my schooling in England with fond memories of the people and countryside.
Continuing my education, I received my undergraduate degree with...
Barbara Ellen Lowry
Aug 11, 2025
Barbara Ellen Lowry, 94, of Boise, Idaho, passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior on Monday, August 11, 2025. Born in Meridian, Idaho, in 1931 to Braz Lee and Mary Alene Kyle, Barbara’s life was a testament to faith, service, and love.
Barbara graduated from Boise High School in 1949, where she accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior—a...
Carlene Rose Hurley
Aug 8, 2025
Carlene Rose Conrad Hurley was born at home in an old house in Roseburg Oregon on June 4,1940. Franklin D Roosevelt was president for 3 terms during this time of the great depression and World War II.
Her dad was excused from going to war as he had a hernia so he served by working in the health and welfare office.
Later...
Wellington Conrad Pierce
Aug 2, 2025
Wellington Conrad “Skip” Pierce, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2025, surrounded by his family, at the age of 94.
Born on May 30, 1931 in Twin Falls, Idaho, Skip was the eldest child of Wellington Cochrane “Duke” Pierce and Neola Alice (Wilson) Pierce. He grew up in Twin Falls with his younger brother Stan, many cousins, and friends that became...
Brenda Ann Shippy
Jul 30, 2025
Brenda Ann Perry Gates Shippy, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away at her home in Sandhollow, Idaho on July 30, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.
Born on April 22, 1961, in Boise, Idaho, to Clyde and Martha Perry, Brenda was one of ten children and spent her life rooted in family and faith. She married her first love...
Carol Ann Bissell
Jul 28, 2025
Carol Ann Bissell was born on December 27, 1942, in Boise, Idaho, and spent her early years in Deadwood, Idaho, where her parents Clarence and Gladys Hoopes worked at the Deadwood Mine, then operated by the United States Army. After the end of World War 2, the family eventually settled on a small Boise Bench acreage where her brother Wayne...
Michael Thomas Spink
2025
Michael Thomas Spink was born in Pontiac, Michigan in March 1950. His parents were Walter E. Spink and Joan O’Neil Spink, both deceased. He grew up and attended public schools in Rochester, Michigan, along with his siblings Ellen Spink and Neil Spink. Mike graduated from Rochester High School in 1968. He spent a year at Denison University in Granville, Ohio...
James Warren Rayburn
Jul 25, 2025
Was Born, November 21, 1947 to Cheryl L. Webster, in Wallace, Idaho. He grew up there, adoring his mother, a waitress, and learning to cook in restaurants where she worked. He always wanted to share some concoction that he’d learned of during his upbringing.
He came to the Boise Valley with his mother as her jobs changed and she migrated to...
Donald Masterson
Jul 21, 2025
On July 21st, 2025, Donald “Jack” Masterson passed away peacefully of natural causes at home with his family by his side. He is joyfully reunited with his adored wife Diane, and his son, Jay, in heaven. Jack's beautiful blue eyes, infectious grin and quick laughter endeared him to everyone. A natural storyteller, he was the life of every gathering and...
L. Ray Mickelson
Jul 21, 2025
Lee Ray Mickelson, 85, died on Monday, July 21, 2025 in Boise, Idaho.
Ray was born on June 14, 1940 to Leo and Helen (Greenwood) Mickelson in Jerome, Idaho.
He attended Jerome High School and graduated in 1958. He went on to receive his Political Science degree from Boise Jr. College and his Masters in Planning from the University of Northern Colorado...
Timothy C. Thiede
Jul 20, 2025
Sergeant Major Tim Thiede, U.S. Army (Retired), passed away peacefully on July 20, 2025, at the age of 68, surrounded by family and loved ones. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and soldier, he lived a life marked by unwavering dedication to his country, his family, and his values.
Born on December 1, 1956, in Odebolt, IA, Tim answered the call to...
John D. Lamont
Jul 18, 2025
John was born on May 23, 1936, at Spangler Hospital, in Spangler, Pennsylvania, to Desmond and Ruth Lamont. He was raised in Bakerton, Pennsylvania and graduated from John Carroll High School in May 1954.
While attending high school, he enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserve and joined the Air Force in June 1954. He served in the Air Force for a...
Sue Edstrom
Jul 13, 2025
Sue Ann Marie Fleming Edstrom was born on October 1, 1946, in Alton, Illinois, to Lee and Eileen Fleming. She was the third of four children. In 1953, the family moved to Englewood, Colorado, where Sue spent the rest of her childhood. After graduating from Englewood High School, she attended Colorado State University and earned a B.A. in Social Work.
Sue...
Donald Curtis Martin
Jun 30, 2025
Donald Curtis Martin passed away peacefully on June 30, 2025, at the age of 93. He was born on November 14, 1931, in Wilder, Idaho, and lived a long, full life marked by devotion to family and hard work.
Don worked for the J.R. Simplot Company for 35 years, providing steady support for his family. Together with his beloved wife, Jean,...
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