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Roger Gilman Sears
January 23, 1940 - January 2, 2023
Roger, fondly known as Rod, was born to Roger and Priscilla Sears in Oakland California in 1940. He was a talented athlete who loved playing a variety of sports. After graduating from Piedmont High School, Rod attended Stanford University from 1957-1961 and was a member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity....
Jeannie Lee Williams
Jeannie Lee Williams of Boise, Idaho passed peacefully into the arms of her loving God on January 3, 2023, at the age of 79. Jeannie loved Jesus, her Savior and Lord, with all her heart, and continually demonstrated God’s love to others without reservation. She was known for her laughter, joyful spirit, and love for people whom...
Jean Cahoone Mcneil
Jean C. McNeil, 77, a retired journalist and beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, died Thursday, January 5, 2023, at her home in Eagle surrounded by family.
Jean was born in the heart of New York City, to Betty Cahoone McCready McNeil and Raymond Albert McNeil. She spent her early years in...
Debra Juanell Pendergraft 1953-2003
On January 2, 2023, Gridley native Debbie Pendergraft passed away in Boise, Idaho, at the age of 69 after many years of declining health.
Debbie was born on November 2, 1953, in Gridley, CA, one of six children of Orion Frank Pendergraft and Hazel Laurel Redwine Pendergraft -- along with her three brothers,...
Mae Lecount Purves June 22, 1922 ~ January 1, 2023
Mae LeCount Purves passed away serenely under the loving care of the By His Grace CFH and Lighthouse Hospice on January 1, 2023. She was 100 years old having celebrated that landmark birthday in June this year. She was born in Syracuse, Indiana and moved with her family as a child to the Greene, New York area....
Dawn Kent
Dawn Elizabeth Kent was born on January 30, 1928 in Omaha, Nebraska, to Frank R. Pendleton and Rose C. (Lehr) Pendleton. She was raised in Omaha, Nebraska and graduated from Benson High School in 1945; attended Nebraska Methodist Nursing School and Creighton University. In 1949 she met Melvin Kent. They were married on May 21, 1950 in...
Katheryn (Kay) Ann Brown
The world lost an amazing woman and heaven gained one. Kay Brown passed away peacefully December 31st surrounded by family. She was 86.
Kay was born February 16, 1936 in Nampa, Idaho to Hallie and Marion Hahn. She attended Nampa High School, where she met the love of her life, Ron Brown. They...
Jon Robert Wilson
July 11, 1955 - December 23, 2022
Beloved husband, dad, grandad, brother, and friend, Jon Robert Wilson, passed away on Dec. 23, 2022, in Boise, Idaho. Jon was born July 11, 1955, to James and Marjorie Wilson in El Dorado, Kansas. He was the third of four boys: Jim, Tom, Jon, and Mike. His brothers...
Joan Cooper
June 29th, 1935 – December 29th, 2022
Joan, 87, passed away at home surrounded by family. Doris Joan Bailey was born in Hugoton, Kansas, to Ralph and Lillie (Ramsey). Her family moved to Idaho when she was 3, and settled in Meridian. She graduated from Meridian High School in 1953. She married her...
John Clinton Adamson
John Adamson passed way on December 8, 2022. He was 75. John was a complex, private person and perhaps the most well-read person on the planet. He read tons of books and constantly absorbed online content from every source and subject imaginable spanning the gamut from astrology to complex economics. He was a master of wagering theories...
Frank D (“Don”) Hobson
Frank D (“Don”) Hobson, 79, died December 27, 2022 at home, deeply aware that he was surrounded by love and friendship. Don was born on October 21, 1943 in Belle Glade, Florida on the shores of Lake Okeechobee. He was the eldest of three children born to Frank and Libby Hobson.
In his...
David Deforrest Baird
David Deforrest Baird (Dave) passed away at his residence in Boise, Idaho, on December 20, 2022 at the age of 94. Dave was born on September 30, 1928 in Riverton, Wyoming to the late Eldred Orenza Baird and the late Alice Eudora (Havens) Story. Dave married Doris Clark on April 20, 1952 at Orofino, Idaho and they...
Susan E. (Wright) Simunich
Susan E. (Wright) Simunich, of Boise, Idaho, passed away on December 20th, 2022 at the age of 78 while resting comfortably in her family home after a lengthy illness. She is survived by her husband John, sons Eric and Robert, brothers David (Heather) and Kenneth (Lynda) as well as several nieces and nephews.
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Patrick Joseph Cross
Patrick Joseph Cross, 76, passed on December 19, 2022. He was born in Boise, Idaho on May 29th, 1946, to Gerald and Mary De Blieck Cross. He was their oldest child, followed two years later by his sister, Karon. The family lived in East Boise and Patrick attended Garfield Elementary, East Junior High and Boise High. He...
Shirley Rae Mendiola
August 30, 1937 – December 14, 2022
Shirley Rae Mendiola passed away peacefully at home December 14, 2022. Shirley was born to Leonard Samuel and Muriel Bate in Grand Island, Nebraska. She moved to Boise, Idaho as a young girl. She was teased by her future husband that she would always be a transplant and never a...
Robert “Bob” Johnson (Retired Navy Vet)
Robert “Bob” Johnson, 80, of Boise, died Tuesday, November 29, 2022.
Bob was born on April 22, 1942 in Rio Tinto, Nevada.
Bob joined the Navy in 1959. He remained in the Navy until he retired in January 1980 after twenty years.
He married Patricia...
Joan M. Hartnett
Joan Marie Hartnett, 84, of Boise died early Thursday, December 15, 2022 at home with her family nearby.
Joan was born to Emmett and Nelda Hartnett in Weiser, Idaho. She would eventually gain a younger sister (Jeanette) and brother (Gary). They were raised on a farm during the 1940's and 50's. Joan was...
Mark Alexander “Alec” Robinson Iii
Mark Alexander “Alec” Robinson III of McCall, Idaho peacefully passed away Tuesday morning, December 13th.
Mark was born in Boise, Idaho on June 13th, 1941. He was in the first graduating class from Borah High in 1959 and graduated from the University of Idaho in 1963 with a degree in business. He was...
Peggy C. Struble
Peggy C. Struble, 82, of Roswell, Idaho, died Monday, December 5, 2022 at home of natural causes.
Peggy was born on September 27, 1940 in Aline, Oklahoma to Frank Paul Shippy and Winifred Lorene (Farabee) Shippy. She moved with her family to Weiser, Idaho where she graduated from Weiser High School. In March...
Dale Conrad Edstrom
Dale Conrad Edstrom
June 24, 1945 - November 30, 2022
Dale Conrad Edstrom passed away peacefully in his home at the age of 77.
Dale was born to Pele and Leone Edstrom, in Denver, Colorado on June 24, 1945. He was the second of three...
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