Obituaries

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

Adele Nova Grace

Adele Nova Grace

Aug 4, 2024

Adele Nova Grace, a radiant light who touched the hearts of all who knew her, took her journey to heaven while embraced in her mama’s arms on August 4th at 1:23 p.m. She was 8 years old. Diagnosed with a brain tumor at the tender age of 2, Adele fought a courageous battle for six years, enduring multiple surgeries with...

Nella Marie Thurman

Nella Marie Thurman

Aug 1, 2024

Nella Marie Thurman, 87, of Boise, passed away on August 1, 2024 at her home of natural causes.

Nella was born on August 25, 1936 in Wheatland, WY, to Otto Matz and Alice Mae Doyle. She was adopted by Raymond W. and Vivian I. Suiter on September 14, 1951 at the age of 15. She graduated from Boise High School in...

James Overseth

James Overseth

Jul 29, 2024

James Overseth, known to many as "Jim," peacefully passed away on July 29, 2024 in Boise Idaho with his family by his side. He was born on March 14, 1946, in Sheridan, Wyoming to Robert and Nadine (Grenier) Overseth.

He attended and graduated from Sheridan (WY) High School in 1964, Sheridan (WY) Junior College in 1970 with an Associate’s Degree in...

June Hopper Hymas

June Hopper Hymas

Jul 24, 2024

Scott and June Hymas met at Brigham Young University. He had recently finished a mission to Argentina, and she, at the advice of friends, transferred from the University of Arizona to BYU after her first year. They went on to have two children and finish their educations, until he got a job in San Jose as an English Professor, and...

R.G. "Bob" Carter

R.G. "Bob" Carter

Jul 24, 2024

Dad was an educator, equal parts student and teacher of academics, athletics, humanity and nature. Critical thinking was always required in Bob Carter’s traditional environmental knowledge classroom. 

Born and raised on the banks of the Illinois River, he played football at the University of Illinois, later at Colorado State University. His undergraduate degree was in history and education, with a master’s...

Nancy L. Birch

Nancy L. Birch

Jul 22, 2024

Nancy Louise Birch aka “Nunu”, 79, passed away unexpectedly on Monday July 22, 2024 at Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center. (Please forget you read her middle name and age, both things she didn’t really like to talk about.)

Nancy was born in San Francisco, California to Lucille and Virgil Naser on January 14, 1945. Daughter to an Army Lt Col, Nancy...

Loren Paul Grout Sr.

Loren Paul Grout Sr.

Jul 18, 2024

Loren Paul Grout Sr. (88) joined his beloved wife Jackie Lee in heaven on July 18,2024. Loren died at home in Boise, Idaho with the support of his five children. He was born on May 29,1936 in Payette, Idaho. His parents were Kenneth Grout and Kathryn Ausman Grout. He graduated from Payette High School in 1955. Loren married his high...

Philip Theodore Behm

Philip Theodore Behm

Jul 18, 2024

Philip Theodore Behm, comforted by the presence of his beloved wife and daughters, was called home on Thursday, July 18, 2024 to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ.

Phil was born in Chicago, Illinois on June 4, 1953, to Theodore Behm and Phyllis Billiar Behm Ruhter, and later moved with his family to Buhl, Idaho.

As the oldest of five...

Stephanie Hamsher

Stephanie Hamsher

Jul 17, 2024

Stephanie Kathleen (Nigh) Hamsher

March 10, 1970 – July 17, 2024

Stephanie K. Hamsher, 54, of Star, Idaho died on July 17, 2024 at her home. Stephanie was born on March 10, 1970, in Landstuhl, West Germany to Noel Wayne Nigh and Esther Celia (Wagoner) Nigh. She attended school in West Germany and graduated high school from Caldwell High School.

In 1991 on...

Steven Paul McMullen

Steven Paul McMullen

Jul 16, 2024

Steven Paul McMullen passed away peacefully on July 16th, 2024, surrounded by his children in Boise, Idaho.

Steven, known better as Steve, lived 71 years and was no stranger to bodily afflictions, yet his resilience and love remained steadfast. He courageously battled cancer numerous times spanning several years. Steve's indomitable spirit and zest for life were evident in his repeated triumphs...

Christopher Luke Caminiti

Christopher Luke Caminiti

Jul 14, 2024

Christopher Luke Caminiti, renowned for his zany humor, animated storytelling and love for life, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 14th, after battling cancer with a stoicism that left his loved ones in awe. At just 48 years old, Chris departed this life far too soon.

Born on October 5,1975 to John and Terry Caminiti, Chris grew up in Tehachapi, California...

Carol Marshall Hobdey

Carol Marshall Hobdey

Jul 11, 2024

Carol Marshall Hobdey, born September 30, 1952, in Kansas City, Missouri, passed away on July 11, 2024, in Boise, Idaho. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to all.

Carol's early life was marked by her family's evangelistic travels, living in different states during her formative years. It was in Boise where she met the love of her life,...

Heather Ann Kingrey

Heather Ann Kingrey

Jul 6, 2024

Heather Ann (Cameron) Kingrey, of Kuna, ID, was ushered into heaven on July 6, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. After many years of battling health issues, Heather is finally healed, with no more pain, and is in her final home in heaven. 

Heather was born in Toronto, Canada, on December 9, 1940, to Archie and Maisie (Foote) Cameron....

Robert Charles Hill

Robert Charles Hill

Jul 5, 2024

The Reverend Dr. Robert Charles Hill, joined Our Lord Friday, July 5, 2024

A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 24, 2024, at Alden-Waggoner Funeral Chapel, 5400 West Fairview Ave., Boise, 83706

In remembrance of “Bob”, investments in the next generations may be made through two ways. Through Bob’s deceased son: Director of Development, Dave LegaMeyer, Aaron Hill...

Maxine Frances Harris

Maxine Frances Harris

Jul 1, 2024

Maxine Frances Spurlin Harris was born July 31, 1925. She was born on a 400-acre wheat ranch at Harrisburg, Oregon to Wade and Eva Spurlin. She was a descendant of Oregon pioneers who crossed the plains from Missouri and Virginia in 1857. Maxine was the youngest of four children. She attended Summerville, a one room schoolhouse thru 3rd grade. Later...

William Richard "Dick" Johnson

William Richard "Dick" Johnson

Jun 30, 2024

On June 30, 2024, our beloved dad and grandfather (Papa), left this world to be with God and to reunite with the love of his life and wife, Rosalie in heaven. 

Dick was born October 4, 1939, to John Clark Johnson and Marjorie Jones Johnson in Driggs, Idaho at Teton Valley Hospital. Marjorie gave birth to Dick three months early. Doctors...

Richard D. Barker

Richard D. Barker

Jun 29, 2024

Richard D. Barker was born on March 2, 1937 in San Rafael, CA to Slim and Mary Barker. The family moved to Ketchum, ID and remained in the Wood River Valley for many years. On June 29, 2024 he passed away in Nampa, ID. 

He joined the army in 1955 and was stationed in Germany in 1956. While in Germany he...

LeRoyce Elaine Cook

LeRoyce Elaine Cook

Jun 28, 2024

LeRoyce Elaine Cook passed away on Friday, June 28, 2024 in Boise, Idaho.

 She was born on September 26, 2024 in Boise, Idaho to LeRoy and Mabel Howland.

 LeRoyce married Alden Cook in Boise on September 27, 1998.

 She loved taking the RV to Cascade, taking drives, and especially, taking care of her grandkids. She was also very active in the Christian Church,...

Steven W. Hoag

Steven W. Hoag

Jun 28, 2024

Steven passed on June 28, 2024 at the age of 71. He was a 1971 graduate of Thurston High School in Michigan and 1975 graduate from University of Michigan and in 1985 a Master’s of Science in Education from Eastern Illinois University. Steve retired from the U.S. Air Force after serving 22 years as a Substance Abuse Counselor. Then in...