Gladys Marie Finch, beloved mother, grandmother and friend peacefully went home to be with the Lord on September 18, 2012 at Saint Alphonsus Hospital.  At her passing she was surrounded by her many loving children, grandchildren and friends who were at her bed side.  Gladys was preceded in death by Donald R. Finch Sr. her eternal companion and loving husband...

Louis James Raffetto died Sunday morning, September 16, 2012.  He was a gentleman, a loving husband, and a superb father.  Lou was born to Ethel Josephine Reddy Raffetto and Mario Joseph Raffetto on November 4, 1927 in Ridgewood, New Jersey.  He grew up in Ridgewood, often spent his summers in Shore Acres sailing and swimming  with his brothers and sisters. ...

Heidi “Bear” Nichols, 39, died on September 4, 2012. She was fortunate to have her family by her side in Portland, Oregon. Heidi was born March 16, 1973, in Boise, Idaho. Heidi attended Ustick Elementary, Lake Hazel Junior High, and Centennial High School. Heidi worked in retail in the Boise and Portland area. She loved helping customers have a great...

Barbara Carol Walter, 68, of Boise , Idaho , died Wednesday, September 5, 2012 in a Nampa Care Center . A memorial service will be held at a later date. Barbara was born on May 27, 1944 in Boise , Idaho to Richard J. and Erma D. Fuller Foster.  She grew up in Boise and graduated from Borah High School...

Our beloved friend, mother, and grandmother Verla Joan Askew Conant passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Tuesday, August 28, 2012. Verla was born on October 29, 1934 to Gladys Opal McKinnis Askew and James William Askew in Utica, a tiny town close to Wichita, Kansas right in the middle of the “dust bowl”.  The Askew family moved...

October 14, 1947 - August 14, 2012 Bill was the second born of identical twins. He and his brother Bob learned at an early age that that could be lots of fun.  They had their own language as toddlers, and as teens they liked to switch places and see how many people they could fool. Switching also came in handy...

Gary Lee Cartwright (September 7, 1934 – August 26, 2012 Gary passed away on the afternoon of August 26 th at his home, surrounded by his family, from complications of COPD. Gary was an accomplished artist, rodeo cowboy, singer and father. He loved the outdoors, animals and people. He especially loved cats and is now reunited with all the ones...

Paul LaBella, who was ninety eight years old, passed away peacefully at home in Boise, on Wednesday, August 29, 2012.  He is now with his Lord, and dancing with his wife, Blanche. He is survived by his two daughters, Donna Weber and Linda Laven, his three grandsons, Michael, Mark and Todd, six great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. Paul will truly be...

Our family Matriarch, Lorraine C. Bothne, age 102, a 57 year resident of Boise and previously a fifteen year resident of Twin Falls, died Tuesday, August 28, 2012 in Eagle, Idaho. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 4, at Dry Creek Cemetery.  Arrangements are under the direction of the Alden-Waggoner Funeral Chapel. Lorraine C. Murphy...

JOHN H EDMUNSON, 90, died Friday, August 24,2012, of natural causes. He was born November 16, 1921 , in Juntura, Oregon, to John and Lena Edmunson. After his mother's death, he was raised by his Aunt Doris and Uncle Lloyd Edmunson on their ranch in Westfall, Oregon. He graduated from Harper High School in 1940, where he excelled academically and...

Dick passed away peacefully at a local care center August 12, 2012. He was born June 2, 1928 in Madison, Nebraska to Ed and Evelyn Albright. They moved to Boise when Dick was 10 years old. He attended various schools in the Boise area. He joined the US Navy and served for three years. Upon his return he married the...

John Gow Grant, 86, of Boise, peacefully went home to be with his LORD, Tuesday, August 21, 2012, while residing at a local care facility; son, Steve, by his side.  We are so grateful that in the days before his passing family and friends were able to express their love in many ways. John was the first-born son of David...

Lyle R. Cobbs, age 82, passed away peacefully on August 10, 2012 at Capital Care Center in Boise, Idaho. Lyle was born July 22, 1930 in Boise, Idaho to Hartzell Cobbs and Edith (Miller). He was preceded in death by his father and mother, brother,  Hartzell Cobbs (Lavancy), sister, Maxine Hughes (Verne), sister, Marlys Lancaster (Kenneth), and nephew, Terry Lancaster. ...

Norma M. Maslonka September 3, 1915, to August 8, 2012 Norma Maslonka left this world to meet her Lord and Savior on August 8 , 2012, At a local care facility at the age of 96. She was born on September 3, 19 1 5 , at Macy, Nebraska , the middle of five children of Elmer and Dora Brewer...

Steven Ray McRoberts, 60, passed away on August 8, 2012 in Boise, Idaho at his home surrounded by his loving family.  Steve was born on November 12, 1951 in Twin Falls, Idaho.  As a child, he grew up in Southern Idaho and Eastern Oregon.  Steve’s family moved to Boise in 1968 and he has been a resident ever since.  After...

Lawrence Harvey Grant, 1933 – 2012 Lawrence (Larry) Grant, beloved husband, father, grandfather, local educator and committed Christian, was called home by his Lord Jesus on Wednesday, August 8, 2012 while at a local care center in Boise, Idaho, at the age of 79. Larry was born in Peoria, Illinois on May 8, 1933 to Lawrence Minor Grant and Ethel...

Robert John Betts went to be with our Lord on Monday, July 16, 2012.  He was born in Trenton, NJ, Oct. 2, 1930, to Frank and Sarah Betts. Robert is survived by his spouse of 56 years, Sandra, and his children, John (Fran) Betts, Diane (Michael) Berkson, Gail (Paul) Mallory, and Robert (Jarod) Betts. He is also survived by nine...

Ethel Jean McRoberts, 60, passed away on July 16, 2012 in Boise, Idaho surrounded by her loving family.  Ethel was born on April 1, 1952 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Boise, Idaho and remained a lifelong resident of Boise.  After high school in 1970, she met the love of her life, Steve McRoberts of Boise.  They married on July 10,...

Daniel Stephen Webb, 45, of Boise, died on July 13, 2012. A gentle giant, not only in stature, but in character, he was a proud Marine and sportsman. He worked as a diesel mechanic for Kenworth Motors. Dan is the father of , Kristan Webb, the light of his life; son of Dick and Virginia Webb; brother of Brian Webb,...

Dorothy (Dottie) Jean Horn McKinney, 90, passed away peacefully on July19, 2012. Dottie was born in Seattle, Washington, on March 19, 1922, to Florence and Albert E. Horn Junior.  Dottie started school in Los Angeles, and continued her education up and down the Pacific Coast.  Dottie attended Caltin’s School for Girl’s in Portland, Oregon, and she graduated from Queen Anne...