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Willa M. Johntz

Willa M. Johntz

Willa M. Johntz died Friday, February 5, 2016 in Boise after a short illness.

Willa was born January 31, 1924 in Boise, ID, the daughter of Winifred McGuire Maxey and Roy Basil Maxey.  She graduated from Jerome High School and attended the University of Idaho where she was active in the Gamma Phi Beta Sorority.

In 1945 Willa married James A Johntz, Jr. in Boise, and together they had two sons, Andy and Kevin.  She was member of the Cathedral of the Rockies and sang in the choir for years.  During her later years, she became the family genealogist, tracing family roots back to Ireland.  She had a special love for animals, especially horses.  She enjoyed the outdoors, fishing and golf.

She is survived by her sons, Andy and his wife, Karen Burton Johntz of Boise, and Kevin Johntz of Long Beach, CA; and an adopted daughter, Kathy Lythgoe of Fullerton, CA.
Willa’s family would like to extend their appreciation to her caregivers C.J. Wilkinson, Stacie Stallings and Michelle Budwee..

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 12, 2016, at the Alden-Waggoner Funeral Chapel, 5400 Fairview Ave., Boise.
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