Aug 11, 2025

Barbara Ellen Lowry, 94, of Boise, Idaho, passed peacefully into the arms of her Savior on Monday, August 11, 2025. Born in Meridian, Idaho, in 1931 to Braz Lee and Mary Alene Kyle, Barbara’s life was a testament to faith, service, and love.

Barbara graduated from Boise High School in 1949, where she accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior—a...

Aug 8, 2025

Jul 30, 2025

Brenda Ann Perry Gates Shippy, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away at her home in Sandhollow, Idaho on July 30, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.

Born on April 22, 1961, in Boise, Idaho, to Clyde and Martha Perry, Brenda was one of ten children and spent her life rooted in family and faith. She married her first love...

Jul 28, 2025

Carol Ann Bissell was born on December 27, 1942, in Boise, Idaho, and spent her early years in Deadwood, Idaho, where her parents Clarence and Gladys Hoopes worked at the Deadwood Mine, then operated by the United States Army. After the end of World War 2, the family eventually settled on a small Boise Bench acreage where her brother Wayne...

2025

Michael Thomas Spink was born in Pontiac, Michigan in March 1950. His parents were Walter E. Spink and Joan O’Neil Spink, both deceased. He grew up and attended public schools in Rochester, Michigan, along with his siblings Ellen Spink and Neil Spink. Mike graduated from Rochester High School in 1968. He spent a year at Denison University in Granville, Ohio...

Jul 25, 2025

Was Born, November 21, 1947 to Cheryl L. Webster, in Wallace, Idaho. He grew up there, adoring his mother, a waitress, and learning to cook in restaurants where she worked. He always wanted to share some concoction that he’d learned of during his upbringing.

He came to the Boise Valley with his mother as her jobs changed and she migrated to...

Jul 21, 2025

On July 21st, 2025, Donald “Jack” Masterson passed away peacefully of natural causes at home with his family by his side. He is joyfully reunited with his adored wife Diane, and his son, Jay, in heaven. Jack's beautiful blue eyes, infectious grin and quick laughter endeared him to everyone. A natural storyteller, he was the life of every gathering and...

Jul 21, 2025

Lee Ray Mickelson, 85, died on Monday, July 21, 2025 in Boise, Idaho.

Ray was born on June 14, 1940 to Leo and Helen (Greenwood) Mickelson in Jerome, Idaho.

He attended Jerome High School and graduated in 1958. He went on to receive his Political Science degree from Boise Jr. College and his Masters in Planning from the University of Northern Colorado...

Jul 20, 2025

Sergeant Major Tim Thiede, U.S. Army (Retired), passed away peacefully on July 20, 2025, at the age of 68, surrounded by family and loved ones. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and soldier, he lived a life marked by unwavering dedication to his country, his family, and his values.

Born on December 1, 1956, in Odebolt, IA, Tim answered the call to...

Jul 18, 2025

John was born on May 23, 1936, at Spangler Hospital, in Spangler, Pennsylvania, to Desmond and Ruth Lamont. He was raised in Bakerton, Pennsylvania and graduated from John Carroll High School in May 1954.

While attending high school, he enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserve and joined the Air Force in June 1954. He served in the Air Force for a...

Jul 13, 2025

Sue Ann Marie Fleming Edstrom was born on October 1, 1946, in Alton, Illinois, to Lee and Eileen Fleming. She was the third of four children. In 1953, the family moved to Englewood, Colorado, where Sue spent the rest of her childhood. After graduating from Englewood High School, she attended Colorado State University and earned a B.A. in Social Work.

Sue...

Jun 30, 2025

Donald Curtis Martin passed away peacefully on June 30, 2025, at the age of 93. He was born on November 14, 1931, in Wilder, Idaho, and lived a long, full life marked by devotion to family and hard work.

Don worked for the J.R. Simplot Company for 35 years, providing steady support for his family. Together with his beloved wife, Jean,...

Jun 29, 2025

Eva was born February 6, 1927 outside of Berlin, Germany. She lived through WWII and often spoke of the hardships of the Hitler era, the Russian invasion and their family home being burned to the ground. Her parents and dear brother both preceded her in death.

In 1947 she was invited to the United States to become the bride of a...

Jun 26, 2025

Dorothy Mae de Reus passed away peacefully on June 26, 2025, in Boise, Idaho, at the age of 97.

Born in Adel, Iowa, to John Francis Button and Anna Louise Rhoten Button, Dorothy grew up with a strong sense of purpose and spirit. In her youth, she spent summers as a lifeguard and was an avid basketball player, graduating from high...

Jun 23, 2025

 Carlyn Faye (Kauffman) Entrikin who was born 12/7/1943 in Portland Oregon. Her father moved his family to Melba Idaho where family on both sides of her parents lived. She graduated from high school and she moved to Seattle with her husband and worked for the Boeing aircraft. she relocated back to Boise in the '70s to work at Boise State University...

Jun 21, 2025

Linda Reed passed away peacefully at home on Saturday June 21st, 2025, surrounded by her family.

Linda was born in Boise Idaho to Mary Lou and Bud Wicks in 1946. She attended Washington Elementary School and North Junior High before graduating from Boise High School in 1964. After graduation, she began working for the Idaho Transportation Department as a Data Entry...

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....

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...

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...

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...