Obituaries

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Local Obituaries for Boise, ID, Ada County & Surrounding Areas

Betty M. Donaldson

Betty M. Donaldson

Jun 19, 2025

In Loving Memory of Betty Marie Donaldson September 13, 1932 – June 19, 2025

Betty Marie Donaldson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and faithful servant of Christ, passed away peacefully in her home on June 19, 2025, at the age of 92.

Born on September 13, 1932, Betty was the 3rd of three daughters born to John William and Hazel L. Lewis....

Reece Weaver

Reece Weaver

Jun 18, 2025

BENJAMIN REECE WEAVER

Born November 24, 2002 to James W Weaver and Betty J Weaver nee Reece. Named for his Grandpa Ben who was thrilled.

Survived by his parents, Aunt Kris Weaver, Uncle Joe Weaver, Aunt Wendy Blanchard (Jeff) of England and Cousins: Trista Phillips (nee Musser), Morgan Kalmbach, Zach Mabbutt of England. Also Great Aunt Kathy Gratton-Edwards (Terry), Godmother Heather Brennan...

Ronald Jack Collins

Ronald Jack Collins

Jun 17, 2025

Ronald Jack Collins

January 30, 1964 – June 17, 2025

Ronald Jack Collins died peacefully in his sleep, surrounded by family and loved ones, on Tuesday, June 17, 2025 after an eight-year battle with cancer. He was born on January 30, 1964 in Wenatchee, Washington to Jack Collins and Doris Rae (Carlton) Collins. Ron was raised in Cashmere, Washington and throughout the...

Lorraine Bowman

Lorraine Bowman

Jun 15, 2025

Lorraine Bowman went peacefully into the arms of her Heavenly Father at her home in Boise, Idaho, on Sunday, June 15, 2025, after a long battle with dementia. Lorraine was born in Boise, Idaho on October 28, 1938, the daughter of the late Warren and Mildred Atkinson.

Lorraine was preceded in death by her parents, Warren and Mildred Atkinson, as well...

Audrey Madeleine Bennett Peterson

Audrey Madeleine Bennett Peterson

Jun 14, 2025

Audrey Madeleine Bennett Peterson departed this world on Flag Day, June 14, 2025 at the age of 104.

Born in Winnemucca Nevada in 1920, Audrey grew up on farms and went to school in eastern Washington until she graduated as River High School valedictorian in 1938. She moved to Seattle and trained as a secretary at Edison Voc Tech. In 1943,...

Andrew "Andy" John Williamson

Andrew "Andy" John Williamson

Jun 10, 2025

Andrew John Williamson, affectionately known as Andy, was born on February 19, 2002, in Boise, Idaho, to Heidi and Robert Williamson. Tragically, he passed away on June 10, 2025, leaving behind a profound void in the hearts of all who knew him.A cherished member of his community, Andy was known for his happy-go-lucky attitude and putting his all into everything...

Melvin "Mel" Harshman

Melvin "Mel" Harshman

Jun 10, 2025

Melvin Frank Harshman, 89, of Boise passed away on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at home as a result of complications from Alzheimer’s.

Melvin was born July 29, 1935 in Parma, ID to Foster Miller Harshman and Bertha Johanna Roedel Harshman. Melvin was the 16th of 18 children born to Foster and Bertha, born at home in a house built by Foster....

Gayle Bennett (Eytchison)

Gayle Bennett (Eytchison)

Jun 10, 2025

Gayle Bennett (Eytchison) passed away at home on June 10, 2025. Gayle was born on December 10, 1934 to Verlo and Vinnie Bennett in Lago, Idaho. Shortly thereafter, her family moved to Boise where she lived ever since.

Gayle married Steve Eytchison on March 16, 1950. They were married for 41 years until Steve’s death in 1991. They had five children,...

Selina Harris

Selina Harris

2025

Selina "Sally" Harris beloved mother, grandmother, educator, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 7, 2025, at the age of 78.

The oldest of three children, Sally was born in October 1946 to Walter and Mary Helen Harris, and was raised in Gooding Idaho, where she developed a strong sense of family, faith, and community. Sally was homecoming...

Roger K. Walsh

Roger K. Walsh

Jun 7, 2025

Born in Nampa, Idaho in 1945 to Mr. Ira and Mrs. Dorothy Peterson. Roger lived in Central Cove, near Homedale, Idaho where his Grandfather, John T Siders and Ida Bolton, had settled in January 1909. This was where he grew up as a farmer and cow milker under his step dad, his mother, and 3 siblings. He had perfect attendance...

Richard "Rick" Eason

Richard "Rick" Eason

Jun 5, 2025

Rick Eason, 78, of Boise, passed away on June 5, 2025 after a 3 year battle with cancer.

Born November 6, 1946, raised by Vernon and Norma Eason in Boise, Rick attended Cole Elementary, West Junior High School, and graduated from Borah High School in 1965.

After high school, he attended Boise Junior College for 1 year and in 1966 enlisted in...

Charles Frederick Andrus

Charles Frederick Andrus

Jun 3, 2025

Charles “Chuck” Frederick Andrus, age 85, passed away June 3, 2025, at Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center in Boise, Idaho, after a short illness.

He was born September 13,1939, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Laurence E. and Henrietta M. Andrus (nee Veatch).

In 1958, Chuck graduated from Jordan High School in Sandy, Utah, and went on to serve in the Air...

Toni (Olney) Dugger

Toni (Olney) Dugger

Jun 1, 2025

Toni Dugger, 56, of Boise, Idaho, passed away with family by her side on June 1, 2025.

Born in Boise on January 18, 1969, Toni grew up with a love for the outdoors that stayed with her throughout her life. She enjoyed hiking and exploring; casting a line into Idaho’s rivers, walking her dog Maverick, or listening to her favorite country...

Jose Sales Dueno Jr.

Jose Sales Dueno Jr.

Jun 1, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Jose Sales Dueno Jr., who passed away on June 1st, 2025, at the age of 73 in Iloilo City Proper, Philippines. Born on December 10th and raised in the Philippines to Jose Dueno Sr. and Liberty Sales, he was the third of eight siblings and was raised in a...

Diane M Masterson

Diane M Masterson

May 30, 2025

Diane Masterson entered into Christ's rest on May 30, 2025 after a short battle with cancer. She was a luminous and gracious soul with a delightful smile. Her passing is a loss for all who knew her.

Diane was born in Minnesota on October 18, 1933, the firstborn child of Alton and Eleanor Wahlin. She adored her younger brothers Ron and...

Connie J. Rhoton

Connie J. Rhoton

May 30, 2025

Boise, Idaho – Connie Joan Rhoton 73 of Boise, Idaho passed away peacefully on May 30th, 2025, due to illness, with her family at her side. Connie was born in Idaho Falls, Idaho and spent her childhood on a small farm in Grant, Idaho.

Connie is survived by her spouse James Birdsall of Boise, Idaho and siblings Craig Harris (Carrie) of...

Eleanor Joan Skelton

Eleanor Joan Skelton

May 30, 2025

Eleanor Joan Skelton, 90 passed away peacefully at her Boise home on Friday, May 30, 2025. Eleanor was born on 2 March, 1935 in Nampa, ID to Ralph and Mary Brady. Her father was a Union Pacific agent/telegrapher and the family resided in train depots in Orchard and Kuna. Eleanor graduated from Kuna High School in 1953 and attended Marylhurst...

Carolle Ann Skov

Carolle Ann Skov

May 28, 2025

Carolle Ann Skov, was born on August 30, 1940 in Buhl, Idaho, but she often said that her real birthday was April 1, 1947, the day she was formally adopted by Clarence and Hazel Boeck Larson. She died peacefully in her family home on May 28, 2025 of congestive heart failure after a short term on hospice. She was 84...

Jennifer Zimbra

Jennifer Zimbra

May 25, 2025

Jennifer Lee Zimbra, 59, was called home to the Lord surrounded by family at her home in Marsing, ID, on May 25,2025. Jennifer was born June 11, 1965 in Binghamton, NY, to parents Robert and Ida Liechti Wagstaff. Jennifer was a fighter-surviving Hodgkin's lymphoma three times, and after being cancer free for well over thirty years, she finally succumbed to...

Chris Raymond Jones

Chris Raymond Jones

May 23, 2025

Chris Raymond Jones was born on October 11th, 1968, in Spokane, Washington, where he spent his very early years before moving to Denver, Colorado, where he was raised. In 1988, he joined the United States Navy and proudly served for five years. He was stationed in San Diego and was deployed during the Persian Gulf War. His time in the...