Abby Lynn Leach 1960 - 2011 In the late spring of 1960 Doug and Norma Hallowell welcomed their first of two children a daughter Abby Lynn Hallowell (Leach). As a young free spirited little girl running the hay fields on the Camas prairie in Fairfield ID, she grew and learned the lessons of life along with a little brother, a large extended family and many precious friends. Abby had her eyes set on a blonde headed cowboy, Jack Leach. They married April 19, 1979, a year later a daughter was born. They welcomed to their family Bridgett Marie Leach (Lacey) in the fall on 1980. Abby spent many countless hours and numerous miles on the road driving a pickup and trailer, taking Bridgett to and from all the horse events. These adventures taught Bridgett how to retain knowledge and wisdom from the equine industry. She may have only given birth to one child; however she acquired numerous children along the rodeo trail. Abby was known as the RODEO MOM. As the rodeo mom you would expect to see her hugging on kids and supporting them by giving advice to around her. To all who knew and met Abby you have recognized she was the diamond in the ruff. In 2009 she contracted a rare cancer and began the fight of her life, the epic battle. A word of remembrance Abby always told Bridgett, "If you enter a barrel race and don't go in the arena with the intentions of winning, you may as well just stay home." She lived her life this way. Abby took her last ride home on the wings of an Angel May 5, 2011 She was survived by Parents, Doug and Norma Hallowell; Brother and sister-in-law, Dirk and Nancy Hallowell, nephew Drew Hallowell; Daughter and son-in-law, Bridgett and James Lacey, and Ex-husband Jack Leach. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm Wednesday May 11 at the Potter Funeral Chapel in Emmett. |
Albert J. Siron Jr., 85, of Boise, died Sunday, May 8, 2011, with family by his side. Arrangements are pending with Cloverdale Funeral Home. 375-2212. |
Buker, Arline Robb, 91, of Nyssa died May 8, 2011 at an assisted living facility in Nyssa. Services pending Lienkaemper Chapel, Nyssa |
Cutler, Art C., 76 of Nampa died on Thursday May 5 2011 peacefully at home. Services will be held at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery in Boise, this Friday May 13 at 3:00. |
Beatrice Maria Trujillo, 86, of Nampa, died Monday, May 9, 2011, at her home. Services are pending Nampa Funeral Home, Yraguen Chapel. 442-8171. |
Benjamin Franklin Canterbury, 75 of Nampa, passed away Friday, May 6, 2011, with his family at his side, following a brief courageous battle with cancer. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 11, at Dakan Funeral Chapel, Caldwell, with a reception to follow. Benny's family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Dakan Chapel. Condolences and memories may be shared through their online tribute page at www.dakanfuneralchapel.com. Benny was born Nov. 17, 1935, at Kimberly, W. Va., to Pat and Thelma (Carter) Canterbury. He was raised and educated in the coal mining hollers of West Virginia. At the age of 16, he moved with his mother and younger siblings to Nampa. Benny joined the Army in 1954 and served as a Paratrooper in the 101st Division in Germany. He was honorably discharged in 1957. Benny went to work for Fleetwood Trailers and owned/operated the Globe Tavern. In 1960, he met Evelyn Van Matre and they were married in February of 1962. Two children were born to this union, Mike and Lisa. They lived in Iowa for four years where Benny began his lifelong career of truck driving. They returned to Idaho where he drove for Ida-Cal, Idaho Meat Packers and other trucking companies. In 1980, when their children flew the nest, he taught Evelyn how to drive the semi and they began a 25-year long 'working honeymoon'. Their job took them to California for 13 years where they were hosts for many vacationers and Benny could golf year round on their days off. They retired and returned home to Nampa in 2004. Benny is survived by his wife of 49 years, Evelyn; his children, Mike (Pam) Canterbury, Lisa (Al) Kerrick and Becky (Arnold) Kekauoha; 11 grandchildren, Josh, Jessica and Ben, Adam, Kara, Ali and Charlie, and Christi, Sara, Lindsey and Kyle and 11 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by five sisters, Marcella Rider, Corrine Fitzgerald, Jean Little, Janet (Max) Badesheim and Emma Liff; and numerous nieces and nephews that adored him. Benny really was 'one-of-a-kind'. He was loved by a host of family and friends who treasured his humor and generosity. |
Haag, Bernard A. "Ben", 92, of Boise died May 7, 2011 at a local VA care center. Arrangements are pending at Cloverdale Funeral Home. |
Berta Albrecht, POCATELLO - Berta Baker Albrecht, 91, of Pocatello, passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2011, at a local care center., Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, May 10 at Colonial Funeral Home, 2005 S. Fourth Ave., with a visitation one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow the funeral service at Mountain View Cemetery., Condolences may be sent to the family online at |
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Bessie E. Olfs Cox, 99, of Pullman, passed away Friday, May 6, 2011, at her home at Bishop Place Assisted Living Center in Pullman. Bessie was [...] |
Jan. 27, 1928 - May 7, 2011 After a valiant battle with the aging process, Betty Marie Sterner passed away in her home, Saturday, May 7, 2011. Betty was born in Redfield, S.D., Jan. 27, 1928. She was the first of five children. She liked to commune with nature, meditating on the awesome concept that all living things come from a common DNA, a sobering concept even for a cynic such as herself. She loved cats, hated tomatoes, especially stewed, and held a fetish for new cars. Betty was extremely educated beginning her formal education in Redfield in grades 1-7, then graduating from high school in Frankfurt, S.D., in 1946. She loved to read and since the first grade devoured books, longing for the knowledge within and searching for the answers to the question "Why?" Before she graduated, she read the entire collection in the Frankfurt High School library. She attended Dakota Weslyan University in Mitchell, S.D., graduating in 1951. Her favorite instructor, George McGovern, piqued her interest when he frequently hosted in his home student discussions on world issues. She majored in English, minored in speech/drama, psychology, and education and played French horn in the band. Betty began a 39-year teaching career in the South Dakota towns of Delmont, Harold, Estelline, and Clark, then served 22 years at Watertown, S.D., as a psychology, sociology, and philosophy instructor. During this career she was awarded the Classic Educator Award by the Watertown School District in 1983, and was recognized by the University of Chicago as an Outstanding Teacher in 1984. Upon retirement in 1990, her students selected Betty as keynote speaker for commencement ceremonies, the first time in the town's history a teacher was invited to do so. While at Watertown, she served as adjunct professor of psychology and philosophy at Harmony Hill, a satellite location for Mt. Marty College in Yankton, S.D. Beginning in 1978 Betty explored a new passion, archeology, when she mentored a group of students through the excavation of a pre-historic Woodland Indian site. Her findings changed history's understanding of the migration patterns of the Native Americans in that region. Betty was awarded the first field excavator certificate given to a non-professional in South Dakota. She was also a self-taught painter in oil and watercolor and a writer of prose and poetry. She was published in Pasque Petals, a literary magazine. She loved spoiling her nieces and nephews and challenged each of them to think independently. Upon retirement in 1990, Betty moved to Caldwell, Ida., to live with her sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Charley Heckelsmiller. She cultivated a love for cooking, pursued her love for painting, and donated the countless books to the Caldwell Public Library. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Jennie and Roy Sterner; two brothers, John Leroy and Lloyd Conrad; and a 6-year-old sister, Alice Jean. She is survived by her sister Mary (Charley) Heckelsmiller and numerous nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life will be held at Faith Lutheran Church, 2915 S. Montana Ave., Caldwell, on Saturday, May 14, 2011, at 2 p.m. Friends and family are invited to an informal gathering at Mary and Charley's home immediately following the service. Inurement will take place at Greenlawn Cemetery in Redfield, S.D., at a later date. Memorial contributions can be made directly to Dakota Weslyan University's George McGovern Library, 1200 W. University Ave., SD, 57301. Condolences may be given at www.flahifffuneralchapel.com. |
Blanch Snethen, 94, of Meridian, died Sunday, May 8, 2011, at a assisted living center in Star. Arrangements are pending at Flahiff Funeral Chapel, Caldwell. 459-0833. |
Carol Ann King Baird, MOORE - Carol Ann King Baird, 73, passed away Friday, May 6, 2011, at her home in Moore, Idaho., Funeral services are pending at Anderson Family Funeral Home of Arco. |
Darrell A. Downam 1952 - 2011 Darrell A. Downam was called home by our LORD may 6, 2011 Darrell was born and raised in Indiana. He graduated from Oak Hill High School in 1971 Mier, IN. Darrell has made Idaho his home for the last 30 years. He met and married his wife Diana Downam May 24, 1982. Darrell worked at Vision Charter School and was greatly loved by the students and staff. Darrell was and always will be a great part of Breath of Life church. He loved his LORD above all else. Everywhere he went Darrell gathered lifelong friends. Darrell leaves behind his wife and 3 daughters, Stephanie Cobley, Amber Hall, Michelle Hall and 1 son Shawn Hall. His mother and father Joyce and Richard Speelman, 3 sisters Debra Hall, Carol Davenport, and Lyon Knight, and many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. Viewing will be held from 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday, May 11th and Darrell's service will be held Thursday, May 12th at 1:00 p.m. both at Flahiff Funeral Chapel Caldwell. Graveside services will follow at Canyon Hill Cemetery donation may be made in Darrel's name to Vision Charter School or Breath of Life church, Darrell's online guestbook can be found at www.flahifffuneralchapel.com. |
Downum, Darrell, 58, of Middleton died Friday, May 6, 2011. Services will be held for him at Flahiff Funeral Chapel, 624 Cleveland Blvd, Caldwell. Viewing will be held Wednesday, May 11th from 5-8 p.m., Darrell's funeral service will be held Thursday, May 12th at 1:00 p.m., burial will follow at Canyon Hill Cemetery. |
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Donald "Don" Potter, 80, of Marsing passed away at a local hospital Sunday, May 8, 2011. Don is survived by his wife Lela; his three sons, Dennis, Reid, and David; his grandchildren, Shannon, Christy, and David Potter Jr., and great-grandchildren, Kylee and Jacob Dameron. A funeral will be held for Don at the Marsing School Cafeteria on Saturday, May 14, at 11 a.m.. A time of viewing will be held at the school starting at 10 a.m. Don's online guestbook is available at www.flahifffuneralchapel.com. |
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Elizabeth Louise Sheils 1918 - 2011 Elizabeth Louise Schreiber Sheils died May 6, 2011. Betty was born March 4, 1918 to Josephine and Adolf Schreiber in Boise. Her parents met while members of the St. John's Cathedral choir. Betty attended St. Teresa's Academy (grades 1-12) and graduated as class Valedictorian. She married M. Marshall Sheils at St. John's Cathedral, 71 years ago, on October 2, 1939. Betty was a wonderful homemaker and a gourmet cook. She was famous for "Beautiful Betty's Rolls", those delectable creations now baked by the fourth generation of Sheils. Every night she prepared extraordinary meals for her family but the real dessert came afterwards in the kitchen where Betty Lou would lead her three kids in song singing as dishes were washed, wiped, and put away. The selections ranged from "Oh Lord I Am Not Worthy" to "Ragtime Cowboy Joe". Betty was preceded in death by husband Marshall and her sister Josephine. Betty is survived by daughter Palmer Sheils Morrow, sons Max M. Sheils Jr. (Joni) and Robert Timothy Sheils (Mary Nisbet), grandchildren Kathleen Morrow Kennedy (Mike), Maran Sheils (Kim Bailey), Matthew Sheils, Natalie Sheils, Madeleine Sheils and nine great grandchildren. We will always remember and celebrate Betty's graceful hospitality, wisdom, love of education, enthusiasm for challenging discussions, and, most of all, her joy of friends and family. The family wishes to thank Traci and Pat Walker and family for their exceptional care provided Betty the last several months of her life. A memorial service will be celebrated at 11:00 am on Wednesday, May 11, 2011 at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 2612 W. State Street, Boise. A private family burial was held at Morris Hill Cemetery. To share memories with the family please visit Betty's memorial webpage at www.cloverdalefuneralhome.com |
On May 7, 2011, Ellen A. Talich, 89, of Boise, was called to her heavenly home. She was born Jan. 25, 1922, in Wilson, Okla., to William J. and Susie Morgan. She married Jesse Talich in Nampa, July 18, 1941. They were married 58 years, before his death in 1999. They purchased 10 acres off Lone Star Road in Nampa and Jesse owned and operated the Lone Star Dairy. In 1945 they sold the dairy and bought a farm in the Deer Flat area south of Nampa. Ellen was a dedicated farmer's wife and devoted mother to two daughters. They lived in Nampa until Jesse retired in 1979, when they moved to Boise to live close to their two daughters. Ellen was a lifelong member of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Community of Christ). Her love and devotion for her church family in Nampa grew strong through the years. Her long life of deep prayer revealed that she was in God's kind and loving care. Ellen loved her family – they were her whole life, and she had a very deep love for her grandchildren. She truly enjoyed her home and homemaking. She always made sure that all of her family had sufficient food and clothing. She truly loved and served her family well, and they always came first in her life. Survivors include one daughter, Karen Thiel, of Boise; one sister, Ethel Porter of Boise; four grandchildren, Troy Ballard of Boise, Donia Ballard of Caldwell, Misty Smith (Jody) of Boise and Kristy Pilant (Rod) of Grangeville, and six great-grandchildren, Daejah, Jahvanna, Lexie, Smith -Colton, Forrest, Hunter, Pilant. She was preceded in death by her precious daughter, Nancy Greenwell, her husband Jesse, and her parents. A viewing at Flahiff Funeral Chapel in Caldwell will be held for family and friends from 6 to 9 p.m., Thursday evening, May 12, and graveside service, May 13, at 1 p.m., at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Caldwell. The family extends their heartfelt thanks to the wonderful staff at Elgin Ashley Manor and St. Luke's Hospice. Ellen's online guestbook is available at www.flahifffuneralchapel.com. |
Eva June Vogt Bell, LAS VEGAS, Nev. - Eva June Vogt Bell, 82, of Las Vegas and formerly of Blackfoot, passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2011, in Las Vegas, Nev., Funeral arrangements are pending under the direction of Hawker Funeral Home and will be announced. |
Garold Clark Bergesen, BLACKFOOT - Garold Clark Bergesen, Blackfoot resident, died Sunday, May 8, 2011, at his home from apparent heart attack. Funeral arrangements will be announced by the Hawker Funeral Home. |
Gary K. Van Scotter, 64, Anatone Tuesday, May 10, 2011 3:00 AM |
Gary K. Van Scotter, 64, of Anatone, died Friday, May 6, 2011, at Life Care Center of Lewiston after a seven-month battle with cancer. Gary was [...] |
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Hayden Jeffrey Score, 3-week-old son of Jonathan and Heidi Guske Score, died Sunday morning, May 8, 2011, at Gritman Medical Center in Moscow. He was born [...] |
Henry James Gini 1938 - 2011 Henry James Gini, 72, passed away on Wednesday May 4, 2011 from cancer, at his home, surrounded by family. He was born in Challis, Idaho on August 30, 1938 to Mike and Emma Gini. Henry grew up on a cattle ranch with his brothers and sisters Mike, Jack, Juanita, Sylvia and Tommy. After graduating from Challis high school in 1956, he went to work for the Bureau of Public Roads. On June 8, 1959 he married Leslie Folkerson and they had 2 children, Kim Allan born in 1960 and Lori Ann born in 1962. Henry's work took him and his family to many places in the northwest. For 37 years he worked for the federal highways as an engineer, after retiring, still passionate about building roads he went on to work for Western Construction, a company that he deeply respected and appreciated. Henry had many passions, but his passion for family was closest to his heart. Henry was preceded in death by his son Kim Gini. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Leslie Gini of Meridian, daughter Lori Harrington (Bob) of Phoenix, Kim Rae of Meridian and grandchildren Ashley and Bryce Harrington, Henry, Emma, and Klyde Gini who have described him as an incomparable, hilarious, methodical, quick-witted, relentless grandfather. Henry is also survived by his 4 remaining siblings, Mike, Juanita, Sylvia and Tommy. Henry has a large extended family and many friends whom he loved and cared for deeply. At Henry's request, a private family memorial service will be held, in Challis. |
Irene Alber, AMERICAN FALLS - Irene Alber, 68, of American Falls, passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2011, at Power County Hospital in American Falls surrounded by her family, friends, and loving husband of 43 years Richard "Sonny" Alber. She entered peacefully into eternal rest as she joined our Heavenly Father in Paradise, and for that we rejoice., Merle Irene Harris was born on April 6, 1943, in American Falls, Idaho; the oldest of four daughters of Ernest Robert and Grace (Brown) Harris., Irene was raised in Aberdeen in the house her father built, which was a source of great pride for the family. She attended Elementary School in Grandview, and graduated from Aberdeen High School in 1961. Shortly after graduation, Irene moved to California where she met and married Jim Ridle. They were blessed with a son Troy James in 1963. Irene and Troy returned to Aberdeen in 1966., Irene soon met the love of her life and soul mate Sonny Alber in Aberdeen and they began their 43 year journey together on August 4, 1967. Sonny took Troy under his wing as if he were his own son as he and Irene started their family together. In October of 1968 their daughter Shawna Jo was born and less than a year later in October of 1969, they welcomed their third child Mindy Lee. Over the years Irene worked at various jobs including Lamb Weston, Simplot, INL, Washington Construction, and Velvet among others. The family moved to American Falls in 1977 to open Sonny's Service Center where Irene took care of the bookkeeping and many other duties for their business until Sonny retired in 1986. Irene continued to work until 1996., Irene and Sonny loved camping, campfires, fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, traveling, and just being outdoors. Sonny's racing career took the family all over the country, and Irene captured it all in photographs. She kept scrapbooks and records of every race and every detail of their travels. Irene and Sonny were always together and logged many miles traveling from coast to coast of the U.S., Canada, and even made a month long trip down the California Baja through Mexico., Irene was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Post #3. She loved her kitties, gardening, cooking, crafts, crocheting, collecting her favorite things, music (especially Johnny Cash and Elvis), and spending time with family and friends of which she was blessed with so many. The door to their home was always open and there was always room for one more at the table, one more to spend the night. One of the things she loved most in the world was spending time with her grandchildren. Although she only had eight of her own, she was "Grandma Irene" to so many more., Irene is survived by her husband Sonny; children, Troy, Shawna (Justin) Kuttler, Mindy (Trini) Ramirez; grandchildren Jordan, Jamie, Teauna, Hailie, Telina, Krystal, Alyssa, and Shauntae; sisters Shirley Labes, and Rita (Steve) Kelso; brother in laws Gene Alber, and Bryce Chapman; sister in law Donna Mae(Bill) Price; five nieces , nine nephews and great-nieces and nephews; along with many friends. They will all miss her dearly., Irene was preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Sandra, Vernie, and the Harris twins; niece Peggy; brother in laws, Dennis and Ben., The family would like to extend their deepest gratitude to the nurses and staff at Power County Nursing Home for the extraordinary care, love, and respect they showed Irene over the past weeks; As well as Davis Rose Mortuary., A graveside service will be held May 21, 2011 at the Aberdeen Cemetery at 11 a.m. |
James (Jim) Richard Carmichael Sr. Tuesday, May 10, 2011 3:00 AM |
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John H. (Jack) Sullivan, 87, Moscow Tuesday, May 10, 2011 3:00 AM |
Jack Sullivan, 87, longtime Moscow resident, died at Gritman Medical Center in Moscow Saturday, May 7, 2011, after several years of living with increasingly debilitating chronic [...] |
Lt Col (Ret) John Henry Rasmusssen 1933-2011 John Henry Rasmussen passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family May 7, 2011. The sixth of seven children born to Nels P Rasmussen and Clara Ersland of Goldfield Iowa March 17, 1933. John graduated from West Bend High School, West Bend Iowa in 1951, then entered the US Air Force through the cadets program Dec. 4, 1951. He pursued his passion for flying earning his Air Force Wings at the young age of 19. He met Miriam L Mattson of Rudyard Michigan while stationed at Kinross AFB near Sault Ste Marie Michigan. They were married June 8, 1957 and added 3 daughters while continuing their Air Force adventure. John was a Korean and Viet Nam conflict veteran combat pilot awarded numerous decorations most notedly the "Distinguished Flying Cross" as an F-4 pilot in Southeast Asia. John retired as a Lt Col at Mt Home AFB Feb 28, 1973. John started his second career in 1977 as a Senior Program Analyst with Morrison Knudsen Corp in Boise Id, earning his Bachelor of Business Admin from Boise State University in May 1979. John retired from MK in 1993. In retirement he volunteered his computer expertise to the Ada County Sheriff's dept. managing volunteers work schedules for the Crime Stoppers Program. We will always remember John's passion for flying and watching him enjoy time with his 4 great grandchildren during his retirement. John is survived by his beloved wife Miriam, daughters Julie and her husband Dan Penn, Joni and her husband Mike Holt and Tracy and her husband Ed Pennecard, Grand daughter Stephanie and her husband Kris Parker, Grandson Victor John and his wife Stephanie Pennecard and 4 great grandsons Jayden, Chayse, and Gavynn Parker and Victor M Pennecard. Services at Summers Funeral Home, Ustick Chapel, will include a viewing on May 10th from 4pm until 7pm and chapel services on May 11th at 11:00am followed by his Military Honors burial at 1pm in the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the American Cancer Society ., through the cadets program Dec. 4, 1951. He pursued his passion for flying earning his Air Force Wings at the young age of 19. He met Miriam L Mattson of Rudyard Michigan while stationed at Kinross AFB near Sault Ste Marie Michigan. They were married June 8, 1957 and added 3 daughters while continuing their Air Force adventure. John was a Korean and Viet Nam conflict veteran combat pilot awarded numerous decorations most notedly the "Distinguished Flying Cross" as an F-4 pilot in Southeast Asia. John retired as a Lt Col at Mt Home AFB Feb 28, 1973. John started his second career in 1977 as a Senior Program Analyst with Morrison Knudsen Corp in Boise Id, earning his Bachelor of Business Admin from Boise State University in May 1979. John retired from MK in 1993. In retirement he volunteered his computer expertise to the Ada County Sheriff's dept. managing volunteers work schedules for the Crime Stoppers Program. We will always remember John's passion for flying and watching him enjoy time with his 4 great grandchildren during his retirement. John is survived by his beloved wife Miriam, daughters Julie and her husband Dan Penn, Joni and her husband Mike Holt and Tracy and her husband Ed Pennecard, Grand daughter Stephanie and her husband Kris Parker, Grandson Victor John and his wife Stephanie Pennecard and 4 great grandsons Jayden, Chayse, and Gavynn Parker and Victor M Pennecard. Services at Summers Funeral Home, Ustick Chapel, will include a viewing on May 10th from 4pm until 7pm and chapel services on May 11th at 11:00am followed by his Military Honors burial at 1pm in the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please send donations to the |
Karl Robert Peterman, 52, of Caldwell, died Wednesday, April 20, 2011, at his home. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Cremation Society of Idaho. 322-3590. |
Matthiesen, Kay, 91, died May 9, 2011 in Ontario. Services and arrangements are under the direction of Shaffer Jensen Memory Chapel, Payette. |
Dooley, Ladislaus "Lottie" H., 91, of Boise died May 6, 2011 at her home. Arrangements are pending at Cloverdale Funeral Home. |
Morrison, Larry G., 67 of Payette died Saturday, May 7, 2011. Arrangements are pending under the direction of the Haren-Wood Funeral Chapel, Payette. |
Lillian Ruth Birch, COKEVILLE, Wyo. - Lillian Ruth Birch, 85, was born September 3, 1925, to Robert and Clara Nicholls Bruce in the home of her grandmother in Cokeville, Wyoming. She is the middle of three children. Her sister, Dorothy Mau, is currently living in Montpelier, Idaho, and brother, Bob Bruce, who preceded her in death., Lillie was a baton twirler and performed with the Cokeville High School band., Kenneth and Lillian were high school sweethearts. After graduation, Kenneth enlisted in the Army, which brought a long separation for the couple. Lillie worked as a switchboard operator in Cokeville while Kenneth served in Africa and Italy. She later did her part for the war effort by working in a shipyard in Tacoma, Washington. During that time, she received a small foil wrapper containing an engagement ring. At the end of World War II the couple was married on September 25, 1945. They had two children, D. Wayne Birch of Green River, Wyoming, and Deanna Wallentine of Poulsbo, Washington., Lillie spent many years cleaning houses, painting, and wall papering. In December 1982, Lillie lost her husband to cancer after which she spent as much time as possible with children and grandchildren. She worked as the assistant librarian at the Cokeville Library for 12 years. Upon retiring, she traveled with a friend and saw many places together enjoying those special times., She has been an avid gardener all of her life. She loved to crochet and embroider afghans for friends and family. She has made over 100 afghans. Another love of her life was genealogy and personal family history. Lillie is famous for her hand-dipped chocolates that she learned to make in 1955, and has done many hundreds of pounds of chocolates since then, with everyone anxiously awaiting the Christmas season to enjoy them., As Lillie entered her senior years, she has been plagued with arthritis and macular degeneration. She lost most of her sight but continued to crochet by feel and make chocolates and do everything that was possible living by herself until her death. Cokeville has been her home since birth and she dearly loved her Cokeville family, who served her daily, making it possible for her to remain in her home for the remainder of her life., Lillie passed away May 5, 2011, at 9:42 a.m., in the Bear Lake Memorial Hospital in Montpelier, Idaho., She is survived by her sister, Dorothy; two children; 10 grandchildren and spouses and 20 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews., Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 14, 2011, at 11 a.m. in the Cokeville LDS Chapel. Friends may call prior to services from 9 to 10:45 a.m. Interment will be in the Cokeville Cemetery. |
McMaster, Louise, 87, of Boise died May 9, 2011 at a local care center. Arrangements are pending at Cloverdale Funeral Home. |
Sharp, Maria A., 63, Caldwell, died Sunday, May 8, 2011 at a Boise hospital of natural causes. Services are pending with Dakan Funeral Chapel. 459-3629 |
Maria Annette Sharp, 63, of Caldwell, returned to be with her Father in Heaven on Sunday, May 8. She spent her final Mother's Day surrounded by her eight children and was held by her loving husband as she passed peacefully, only to be embraced by a multitude of angels, family and her mother on the other side . Maria was born on Jan. 20, 1948, in Richmond, Wayne, Ind., to June Schulz and Harry V. Burns Jr. She was a loving wife, mommy, MomMa, and sister who selflessly spent her life enriching the lives of all she touched. She met her sweetheart of 41 years, Roger Sharp, in 1969. They were married for time and all eternity in the Mesa, Arizona LDS Temple on March 28, 1970. They moved to Tucson while in the Air Force and moved several times in their marriage before settling in Idaho. In 1985 they moved to Caldwell, where they raised their eight children. She is survived by her husband Roger; her children, Aimee (Roger) Bradley, Lora (Jeremy) Stratton, Betsy (Dave) Johnston, Tami (Clayton) Smith, Roger (Amy) Sharp, Katee (Brandon) Bake, Jerry (Megan) Sharp, and Mike (Hannah) Sharp; her grandkids, Shawn, Jarom, Sarah, Abree, Austin, Troy, Zach, Jamie, Jordon, Tori, Courtni, Brayden, Bryson, Libby, Kylee, Britnee, Brandon, Addison and Casen; her sisters, Sheila (Tom) Vassos and Pam Sharp; and many nieces and nephews. She also had many loving "adopted" family members. She was preceded in death by her mother, father and beloved mother-in-law. Maria dedicated her life to being a wonderful stay-at-home mom, wife, fulfilling her many church callings and touching lives with a reach that can only be seen with her view from Heaven. She was an avid reader, crocheting afghans for those she loved and spoiling her grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at the LDS Church building, 4509 S. Montana Ave., Caldwell , on Friday at 10:30 a.m., with a viewing beginning at 9:30 a.m. A viewing will also be held on Thursday evening from 6 to 8 p.m., at Dakan Funeral Chapel in Caldwell. |
Eby, Marie O., 90, of Boise died May 8, 2011 at a local care center. Arrangements are pending at Cloverdale Funeral Home. |
Brutsman, Mary Annabel, 92 of Horseshoe Bend and Garden Valley died April 29 in Boise. A memorial service will be held Saturday May 14 at 2:00 pm at the Emmett Cemetery. A potluck to follow at the Wild Rose Park near Black Canyon Dam. Services by Potter Funeral Chapel Emmett. |
Mary Elsie Hampton, 86, of Boise, died Sunday, May 8, 2011, at a local care center. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Cremation Society of Idaho. 322-3590. |
Michael J. Lamers, 40, of Lewiston Tuesday, May 10, 2011 3:00 AM |
Local law enforcement officer Michael James Lamers, 40, passed away Thursday, May 5, 2011, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center in Lewiston after a short and [...] |
Milton J. Costa, 66, of Nampa, died Monday, May 9, 2011, at his home of natural causes. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Cremation Society of Idaho. 322-3590. |
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Arlene June Klein (age 76) of Moscow, Idaho, was called to be with the Lord on May 6, 2011, with her devoted family by her side. She was a lover of good books, crossword puzzles and Perry Mason. There wasn't a child's or grandchild's ball game, recital, performance or swim meet that she wasn't front and center. She [...] |
OBITUARY: Bessie E. (Olfs) Cox Tuesday, May 10, 2011 3:00 AM |
Bessie E. (Olfs) Cox, 99, of Pullman, Wash., passed away Friday, May 6, 2011, at her home at Bishop Place Assisted Living Center in Pullman. Bessie was born Nov. 28, 1911, in Harvard, Idaho, to Martin and Lillian (Shallop) Pankey. She grew up in the Harvard area and attended the Chambers Flat Elementary School and Potlatch High School.Bessie [...] |
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Bill Peterson was born in Chehalis, Wash., on May 18, 1967, and died in Boistfort on May 4, 2011. At the time of his death, Bill was employed at WF West High School as a paraprofessional, football and basketball coach. Prior to that, he worked at Pullman and Rochester high schools as a coach/paraprofessional. Bill loved working with [...] |
OBITUARY: Doris Harbach Patten Tuesday, May 10, 2011 3:00 AM |
Doris Harbach Patten, 81, of Pullman died Tuesday, May 3, 2011, at Memory Villas at Bishop Place. Doris was born Dec. 24, 1929, in Orchard Park, N.Y., where she grew up and graduated from Orchard Park High School in 1947. She was the daughter of Paul H. Harbach and Anna B. Harbach. Doris graduated from Skidmore College in [...] |
OBITUARY: Hayden Jeffrey Score Tuesday, May 10, 2011 3:00 AM |
Hayden Jeffrey Score, 3-week-old son of Jonathan and Heidi Guske Score, died Sunday morning, May 8, 2011, at Gritman Medical Center. He was born April 18, 2011, in Moscow.In addition to his parents, he is survived by his grandparents, Jeff and Peggy Guske of Moscow and Anthony Score of Puyallup, Wash., and Jackie Score of Bonney Lake, Wash.; [...] |
OBITUARY: John H. 'Jack' Sullivan Tuesday, May 10, 2011 3:00 AM |
Jack Sullivan, 87, long-time Moscow resident, died in Gritman Medical Center on May 7, 2011, after several years of living with increasingly debilitating chronic leukemia. He was born to John V. and Julia Sullivan in Eugene, Ore., on Dec. 3, 1922.After completing high school at Concordia in Portland, he began his undergraduate studies at the University of Oregon. [...] |
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Local law enforcement officer Michael James Lamers, 40, passed away Thursday, May 5, 2011, at St. Joseph Regional Medical Center after a short and difficult battle with renal cell carcinoma. Mike was quietly ushered out of this world with grace and dignity by his loving wife, Janice, and close family members. To those who knew him best he [...] |
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Helen Conover passed away peacefully at the age of 94, surrounded by family April 25, 2011, in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho. At 2 p.m. Saturday, May 14, her friends and family will honor her life and celebrate her faith at Living Faith Fellowship in Pullman.She was born Sarah Helen Davies on Aug. 7, 1916, in Seattle. Her father was [...] |
OBITUARY: Vivian Elaine Scoville Tuesday, May 10, 2011 3:00 AM |
A memorial service for Vivian E. Scoville, 95, will be 1:30 p.m. Friday, May 13, 2011, at the Palouse Federated Church with the Rev. Corey Laughary officiating. Vivian passed away on April 18, 2011, at the Cityview Adult Family Home in Pullman, Wash. Cremation has taken place.Vivian was born Jan. 5, 1916, at Potlatch, Idaho, to R. Howard [...] |
Opal V. Walsvig, 99, Clarkston Tuesday, May 10, 2011 3:00 AM |
Opal Virginia Walsvig passed away peacefully Saturday, May 7, 2011, at Clarkston Care Center. She was 99 years young. She was born Sept. 30, 1911, at [...] |
Rogers, Patricia, 78 of New Plymouth, died Sunday, May 8, 2011 at a Boise hospital. Arrangements are pending under the direction of the Haren-Wood Funeral Chapel, Payette. |
Paul Allen Hinton, 36, Clarkston Tuesday, May 10, 2011 3:00 AM |
Paul Allen Hinton of Clarkston died Tuesday, April 26, 2011, at Garfield County Memorial Hospital in Pomeroy. He was 36. He was born June 12, 1975, [...] |
Krahn, Pauline, 91, of Nampa, died Saturday, May 7, 2011 at a Middleton care center. Services are pending Nampa Funeral Home, Yraguen Chapel. |
Rev. Adele Madeline Hustis 1936 - 2011 Rev. Adele Madeline Hustis, 74 of North Bend, OR/Nampa, ID passed away peacefully Saturday, April 30, 2011 at her home. She was born November 24, 1936 to Grand H. and Violet J. Swanson Hustis in Reno, NV. She was married to Gerald Di Bene. Adele received her degree in speech and drama from the University of Hayward. She loved directing children's theater. She moved her family to Nevada City, CA to raise her children and attended Sierra College, CA receiving her AA in Child Education. Rev. Hustis first found her calling to the ministry at the Southside Blvd Methodist Church of Nampa, ID. She went to Wesley Seminary in Washington, DC and was ordained in Salem, OR in 1989. Her ministry carried her through many parts of the North West. She was part of many community project task forces. Her favorite part of her calling was the children. Adele was a free spirit and a caring soul. She will be truly missed. Adele is survived by her daughter Wendy Di Bene (Kim) Hanson; grandchildren: Melissa, Dominique, K.C., Steven, Audriana; great-grandchildren Carson, Kenna and Jemma all from Nampa, ID. She was preceded in death by her parents and her son Jeff Di Bene. A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, May 13, 2011 at the First United Methodist Church, 123 Ocean Blvd S E Coos Bay, OR (541-267-4410). A gathering of friends will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, May 14th at the Labyrinth located at 1700 E. 19th St., The Dalles, OR. Final arrangements have been provided by the Zeyer Funeral Chapel, Nampa. 208-467-7300 Any memorials can be made to the Coos Bay UMC memorial fund. |
Hooker, Jr., Robert E. "Bob", 80, of Caldwell, died Sunday, May 8, 2011 at a local care center of natural causes. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Dakan Funeral Chapel, Caldwell. 459-3629 |
Robert E. "Bob" Hooker Jr., 80, of Caldwell, died Sunday, May 8, 2011, at a local care center. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Dakan Funeral Chapel, Caldwell. 459-3629. |
Baltic, Rubija, 53, of Boise, Idaho, died on Saturday, May 7, 2011 at her home. Arrangements are under the direction of Relyea Funeral Chapel. |
Hayes, Ruby, 86, of Boise, Idaho, died on Sunday, May 8, 2011 at her home. Arrangements are under the direction of Relyea Funeral Chapel. |
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Sandra Lynn Bush, 67, of Boise, died Friday, May 6, 2011, at a local care center. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Cremation Society of Idaho. 322-3590. |
Sara LaNae Burke, BREMERTON, Wash. - Sara LaNae Burke, age 19, formerly of Pocatello, Idaho, passed away Tuesday, May 3, 2011, in Bremerton, Wash., from unnatural causes. Sara was born Aug. 3, 1991. In 2006-2008, Sara was a student at Century High School in Pocatello., Her funeral is set for Tuesday, May 10 at 2 p.m. She is survived by her parents, two sisters, two brothers, several nieces and nephews, cousins, her grandparents and several aunts and uncles., She will be sorely missed. God rest in peace, Sara. We love you., For more information and condolences you may contact her Aunt Mona at |
Thomas G. Nelson 1936 - 2011 Tom Nelson died peacefully in his home surrounded by loved ones on May 4th, 2011. Tom was born in Idaho Falls on November 14th, 1936 to Donald and Margaret Nelson. He attended public schools in Idaho Falls, graduating from Idaho Falls High School in 1955. Tom attended the University of Idaho, where he was a member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity and received his LL.B. in 1962. To help put himself through college, Tom worked along side his father building roads in Idaho. Tom married Ella Lee McPherson in April of 1960 and they had two sons. He and Ella later divorced. Tom extended his family in 1982 when he married Sharon Cutler who has two beautiful children. Tom served in the Idaho Air National Guard and US Army Reserve from 1962-1968. He worked in Boise as an assistant Attorney General for criminal affairs from 1963-1965. In 1965 Tom joined Parry, Robertson, Daly and Larsen in Twin Falls and founded the law firm Nelson, Rosholt, Tolman, and Tucker in 1979. In 1990, Tom was confirmed by the US Senate as a judge in the US Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. He was a member of many professional associations including president of the Idaho State Bar from 1974-1975. Also active in the community, Tom served on the Twin Falls City Council and as a director of the local United Way. He chaired citizen committees that established a temporary shelter for non-delinquent children and a facility providing special services to children with developmental disabilities. During the course of his legal career, Tom never stopped thinking and learning which contributed to his ability to put aside preconceived notions and come to reasoned conclusions. Throughout his life Tom cherished the outdoors. He was an avid photographer and white water rafter. The majesty of the Sawtooth mountains continually awed him and he most enjoyed them when sharing the view with Sharon, his friends and his family. Tom was absolutely dedicated to his blessed family and friends. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of nearly 30 years, Sharon Nelson, by his sister Nancy Porter, his sons Kyle and Hal, his step son Curt Cutler, and his step daughter Carrie Musicant. He has four adoring grandsons: Nicholas Nelson, Zachary and Jacob Musicant, and Calvin Nelson. Tom's charm, his incisive intelligence, dedication, his sense of humor, his passion for his family, and his companionship will be sorely missed. A memorial service for Tom will be sponsored by the US Ninth Circuit Court in Boise in August. Please email or call Hal Nelson at htnelson@yahoo.com / (909) 542-8401 to be notified of the date of the memorial service. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Genesis World Mission, 215 West 35th Street, Boise, ID 83714, or to the Idaho Human Rights Education Center, 777 S. 8th Street, Boise, ID 83702., Reserve from 1962-1968. He worked in Boise as an assistant Attorney General for criminal affairs from 1963-1965. In 1965 Tom joined Parry, Robertson, Daly and Larsen in Twin Falls and founded the law firm Nelson, Rosholt, Tolman, and Tucker in 1979. In 1990, Tom was confirmed by the US Senate as a judge in the US Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. He was a member of many professional associations including president of the Idaho State Bar from 1974-1975. Also active in the community, Tom served on the Twin Falls City Council and as a director of the local United Way. He chaired citizen committees that established a temporary shelter for non-delinquent children and a facility providing special services to children with developmental disabilities. During the course of his legal career, Tom never stopped thinking and learning which contributed to his ability to put aside preconceived notions and come to reasoned conclusions. Throughout his life Tom cherished the outdoors. He was an avid photographer and white water rafter. The majesty of the Sawtooth mountains continually awed him and he most enjoyed them when sharing the view with Sharon, his friends and his family. Tom was absolutely dedicated to his blessed family and friends. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of nearly 30 years, Sharon Nelson, by his sister Nancy Porter, his sons Kyle and Hal, his step son Curt Cutler, and his step daughter Carrie Musicant. He has four adoring grandsons: Nicholas Nelson, Zachary and Jacob Musicant, and Calvin Nelson. Tom's charm, his incisive intelligence, dedication, his sense of humor, his passion for his family, and his companionship will be sorely missed. A memorial service for Tom will be sponsored by the US Ninth Circuit Court in Boise in August. Please email or call Hal Nelson at htnelson@yahoo.com / (909) 542-8401 to be notified of the date of the memorial service. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions to the Genesis World Mission, 215 West 35th Street, Boise, ID 83714, or to the Idaho Human Rights Education Center, 777 S. 8th Street, Boise, ID 83702. |
Vivian E. Scoville, 95, Pullman Tuesday, May 10, 2011 3:00 AM |
A memorial service for Vivian E. Scoville, 95, will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the Palouse Federated Church, with the Rev. Corey Laughary officiating. [...] |
Huckstep, William D., 80, of Garden City, Idaho, died on Sunday, May 8, 2011 at a local hospital. Arrangements are under the direction of Relyea Funeral Chapel. |
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