Marjorie (Marji) Adele Gray (12.4.23 – 8.11.17) It's a hard thing to do. To write a short summary of someone who lived such a full, happy life. To utter 'THE END' about someone whose story you will never stop telling. To craft that perfect punchline about the funniest damn person you ever met. But we're going to attempt it. Because...

On November 5 th , 2017 Our beloved mother, grandma and GiGi left this world to join her soul mate, Chuck Sims, with the angels. Gulover Mae Sims was born in the little town of Iraan, Texas on April 25 th , 1930 to Gulover Jackson (G.G.) and her mama, Bettie Jackson. Mae and her sister Billy Jackson attended seven...

Dean Hilde, amazing son, brother, husband and father, left this earth far too soon on Friday November 3 rd 2017 in a plane crash on his ranch in the Owyhee Mountains. Dean was born in Minneapolis, MN on June 29 th 1961 to Gary Hilde and Pat Hilde. From the time he was born, Dean was on the move. He...

Alan Carl Bonde, 64, of Boise, died on October 24, 2017, in Boise, the result of an accident that occurred at his home on August 20. Alan was born May 13, 1953, in Paso Robles, California, the son of Edwin Carl and Mickie Elaine (Erb) Bonde. Alan grew up and attended schools in Paso Robles including Trinity Lutheran School and...

Rhonda L. Halvorson passed away at her home in Garden City, Idaho on Sunday, October 15, 2017. She was 61. A loving mother and grandmother, Rhonda was born on February 1, 1956 in Fresno, California. As a young woman, she attended nursing school, became a licensed vocational nurse and dedicated the majority of her adult life caring for her special...

Elsie Irene Thompson passed away October 12, 2017 at 93 years of age. She lived a full life filled with faith in God and the joy of a loving extended family and many friends. Elsie was born to Grace and Ted Farr in Albion, Washington on March 31, 1924. The family moved to Uniontown, Washington where Elsie attended grade school....

Ronald Frank Sparks, age 71, of Eagle Idaho, passed away of natural causes on Thursday, September 28, 2017, at his longtime home. Born October 3, 1945 in the Treasure Valley of Idaho. Ron grew up, went to school in the Meridian and Boise area before graduating from Meridian High School, and then from Boise Junior College. He grew up on...

Velma Fay Mathias, age 84, died Saturday, October 7, 2017, at home in Nyssa, Oregon surrounded by her family. Velma was born July 28, 1933 in Texarkanna, Texas to Walter and Burnice Hancock. She was a twin to brother Elmer Hancock. They were born at their country home at 7 months, weighing 2 ¼ and 3 ¼ pounds. Their mom...

Sparks, Ronald F., 71, of Eagle, died on September 28, 2017. A committal service will be held at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery on Monday, October 16, 2017, please arrive by 1:45 p.m. Full obit will be posted soon.  Please continue checking for updates.

Luci was born in Whitefish, Montana on April 8, 1960 and was adopted by Alvin George Naccarato & Lucille Fransis Burlingham. She was raised with two sisters (Angela & Lynda) and a brother (Richard) and later learned that she had 3 more sisters (Joette, Joy, and Janine). Luci was married twice, had three children (Travis; 38, Brandon; 28, and Heather;...

Scott E. Helin, 34, of Boise, died suddenly on September 21, 2017. Scott was born October 11, 1982 in Boise, Idaho, to Clifford E. and Susanne Wilson Helin. He attended Boise schools, including Mountain Cove. He married Nicole Christon on May 12, 2011 in Boise. Scott has lived in Boise, Stanley, and Nampa, Idaho. He was employed at the Ram...

Dorothy Ann Auer, loving mother, wife, and friend, passed into her Savior’s arms from home Wednesday September 20th, 2017 at the age of 93. Dorothy or “Ann” as she was known to her friends and family, was born in Ypsilanti Michigan on May 11, 1924, the only daughter of Dean and Mildred Briggs. She attended Ypsilanti Central High School where...

1 967 – 2017 Yvonne Marie Lopez, 50, of Boise, died Sunday, September 17, 2017 at her home. She was born February 9, 1967 in Jersey City, New Jersey to Julio and Susan Lopez. She married Elias Valenzuela on March 22, 1992 in Phoenix, Arizona. She is survived by her husband, Elias A. Valenzuela Sr., her son, Elias A. Valenzuela...

Lela E. (Hunter) Lower November 18, 1927 - September 12, 2017 Our beautiful mother left this world behind on September 12, 2017. She will be greatly missed by many people. Lela was born November 18, 1927 in Picabo, Idaho. She was the oldest child of John “Jack” Hunter and Ethel Baldwin Hunter. In 1935, Jack Jr was born, and Lela...

Charles William Reich 1930 - 2017 Charles William Reich of Boise, Idaho, died peacefully Sunday morning, September 10, 2017. He was 86. Charles was born September 12, 1930 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, son of Fred William and Gertrude Evelyn (nee Veal) Reich. He was preceded in death by his wife, Juana Sue (nee Woods), his mother and father, and a...

Ed Irons 1948-2017 For the entire Irons family, Penny and Dale Cady, Doc and Annette Reichert and many more who called Ed Irons a friend, an era of laughter, love and legendary storytelling ended the morning of September 8 th when he quietly passed-away. Fortunately, the life Ed Irons lived was larger than most people ever experience…leaving a legacy of...

Dean N. Chatburn passed away on September 9 at the age of 91. He was born on December 5, 1925 to John B and Zella Ada (Handy) Chatburn at the family home in Albion, Idaho. He grew up in Albion, attending grade school and graduating from Albion High School in December 1943. During his senior year of high school he...

Bernice (Coppinger) Davis December 24, 1928 – August 31, 2017 Luerlean “Bernice” Rowe made her entrance into the world on December 24, 1928 in Hinton, Oklahoma.  Her parents, Edwin “Lemuel” and Sally, along with her older brother Edwin Jr., celebrated Christmas that year with their newest family member, an adorable healthy baby girl. Over time, the Rowe family grew to...

Richard Joseph (Dick) Braese, Jr., died on August 17, 2017 at a local hospital. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts on March 31, 1931 to Richard and Marjorie Braese. Dick graduated high school in Everett, Mass, in 1949. He served in the United States Marine Corps Reserve from 1948 until 1951. He then enlisted in the United States Air Force...

Faun Westby died peacefully and went to be with the Lord on August 15, 2017. She was residing at The Cottages, Boise, where she was given superb care and loved much by staff and residents alike. Faun was born May 23, 1920 to Ed and Gladys Billings in Wichita, Kansas. Her life at that time was filled with music and...