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Elizabeth W. Baylor - February 19, 1940 - February 02, 2023

Departed: 02/02/2023 (Boise)

Obituary Preview: Elizabeth W. Baylor passed away peacefully surrounded by her children on February 2nd, 2023.

Liz was born February 19th, 1940 to Mark and Grace (Mixer) Wheeler formerly of Peterborough and Harrisville, NH. She graduated from Peterborough High School in 1958 and went to work for the Peterborough Transcript.

In 1960, Liz married Philip Guinard. In 1973, Liz and Phil relocated to Boise, Idaho to raise their family.

For many years Liz was a buyer and manager for Starkey’s Store for Children. After Starkey’s, she worked for the Idaho Statesman until she retired.

She married her best friend David Baylor in 1996, and spent retirement as a snowbird; winters in Yuma, AZ and summers in Boise.

Liz dearly loved her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and the Dallas Cowboys. If you called her during a football game, you needed to be prepared for her to hang up on you. She stayed busy sewing, cooking, quilting and being with her family. She was never short for words! Her quick wit and dry sense of humor kept everyone entertained. In her later years she enjoyed bingo, exercise class and happy hour at Brookdale Assisted Living. She always kept her refrigerator stocked with her Budweiser beer.

Liz is survived by her children Katherine Clough (Jeffrey) of Loudon, NH, Suzanne Guinard of Boise, Matt Guinard (Samantha) of Meridian, Todd Guinard (Michael Spagnolo) of Boise, and Mary Guinard of Boise. Her brothers Edward Wheeler and Gerald Wheeler (Inese) of Bozeman, MT and sisters Lorraine Walker (Butch), Peterborough, NH and Marcia Burke of Swanzey, NH, as well as numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband David F. Baylor, her first husband Philip Guinard and parents Mark and Grace Wheeler.

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Arlene B. Eld - July 21, 1937 - April 18, 2022

Departed: 04/18/2022 (Boise)

Obituary Preview: Surrounded by family during her final days, Arlene B. Eld passed away peacefully in her home on Monday 4/18/2022, at the age of 84. Mom had a courageous battle with cancer. Despite her suffering she never stopped loving, caring, praising our Lord and Savior and giving out the world’s best hugs.Born July 21st, 1937, Arlene was the 2nd oldest child to Wesley & Annie Nelson in Spokane, Washington. She was introduced to Larry Eld through a mutual friend while he was attending the University of Idaho in 1961. Larry quickly fell in love with her 1957 Chevrolet Bel-Air Hardtop and the beautiful woman ‘Hotrod’ who drove it. Six months later they married.Arlene worked to put Larry through veterinary school until he graduated as a D.V.M from Colorado State in 1967 and she received highest honors with a P.H.T. (Putting Hubby Through) degree. Following graduation, they moved back to Idaho, with Larry starting veterinary practice and to raise a family. In 1969, they adopted Larry A. Eld II ‘Mini Bert’ and in 1971 adopted their 2nd child Kirk W. Eld ‘Pumpkin Head’. Throughout her life, Arlene never ceased being a mother to her boys.World missions and her Church community were Arlene’s passion, she faithfully donated to support missionary ministries to spread the gospel around the word by witnessing God’s love and grace through Christ Jesus.Arlene loved traveling with Larry, their 2 boys, and the grandchildren. Her fondest memories of travel were her trip to the Holy Land and the family trips to Disneyland and Maui where they treated the entire family to memorable vacations. Humorously, her least favorite vacation memory was the snowy mule ride down the Grand Canyon. Arlene loved to entertain and her passion for hosting was centered around family and the Church, especially during the holidays. She took great pride in presenting an elegant dining table using her finest chinaware and serving a delicious meal to her loved ones.Arlene ‘GiGi’ loved to spoil her children, grand and great. She took tremendous pride in her nickname of ‘GiGi’. Larry and Arlene loved to babysit the grandkids, teaching them about Jesus by reading the Bible, praying and listening to gospel music. Together, they were faithful in praying daily for their boys, grandchildren and great grandchildren.Arlene is preceded in death by her parents Annie and Wesley Nelson, brother John Nelson and sister Lois Alley. She is survived by her husband Dr. Larry A. Eld and their sons, Larry A. Eld II (Melissa) and Kirk W. Eld (Gailynne). Her remaining siblings are Carolyn Little, Ruth Cox and Sharon Lawson, and grandchildren Jordynn Eld, Lexxi Radke, Emily Wixom, Nathan Hunter, Zach Hunter, Ashley Anderson and 8 great grandchildren plus anticipated baby expected July 2022.Services will be held at Valley Shepherd Church of the Nazarene in Meridian Idaho on Monday 4/25/2022 at 1:00 PM MDT.

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Attila Puskas - January 13, 1948 - October 10, 2020

Departed: 10/10/2020 (Boise)

Obituary Preview: An obituary is not available at this time for Attila Puskas.

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Richard E. Hall - February 07, 1944 - October 06, 2020

Departed: 10/06/2020 (Boise)

Obituary Preview: Richard E. Hall, 76, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, October 6, 2020, after courageously facing treatment for pancreatic cancer over the last two and a half years.

Rich was born on February 7, 1944 in Boise, Idaho, the youngest son of Perce and Orpha (Harris) Hall of Mountain Home, Idaho. He excelled both in the classroom and in extra-curricular activities, particularly baseball and basketball. Rich met his future wife Tonya (McMurtrey) during high school, and they were married on December 28th, 1966 in Mountain Home.

After graduating from the University of Idaho with a Bachelor of Arts degree, Cum Laude, in 1966, Rich attended Harvard Law School where he obtained his Juris Doctorate in 1969. He was admitted to the Idaho State Bar in 1970 and the Washington State Bar in 2004. His distinguished fifty-year career as a civil defense attorney earned him numerous accolades, including the IADC Carl P. Burke Award (2020), Richard C. Fields Civility Award (2017) and Fellow of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers (2013). Rich earned the reputation as one of Idaho’s legal legends and is widely recognized as one of the best civil defense attorneys in Idaho’s history. His professional activities extended to serving on many board of directors, most notably as Chairman of the Board for United Heritage Life Insurance Company from 2000-2016 and President of the Federation of Defense and Corporate Counsel Foundation (FDCC). Locally, Rich served as president of Hillcrest Country Club and Boise Southwest Rotary Club, and served on the board of the Idaho Shakespeare Festival.

For everything he accomplished professionally – and all the lives of clients, lawyers, judges and jurors he impacted – Rich always felt the most important and fulfilling aspect of his life was his family. He was immensely proud of his four daughters and followed theirs and their children’s accomplishments closely. He never missed an opportunity to attend and support their music endeavors, theater performances, or soccer and basketball games.

Rich used his compassion and talents in a myriad of ways, especially through music. He sang lead vocals with “Mid-Life Crisis”, a Beach Boys-inspired cover band made up of four lawyers and a pharmaceutical sales representative. While undergoing chemotherapy at MSTI, Rich sang for fellow patients and staff, and was featured on Boise’s KTVB news. His voice, musicianship, and humor helped launch him into remission from pancreatic cancer. Recognizing the opportunity, he performed a benefit concert at the Sapphire Room with local musicians including Kevin Kirk-- singing the songs that he sang during those five hour chemo sessions, and raising over $40,000 for Pancreatic Cancer research at MSTI. A plaque at MSTI commemorates “The Drip Lounge”, where he brought joy to so many people facing cancer. Even after Rich’s recurrence of Cancer in March of 2020, he performed again in a virtual benefit for Covid for a combined total of $70,000 for both MSTI and St. Luke’s Health Care workers.

Rich’s love of the game of golf took him to Scotland and Ireland, but he especially loved the courses of Jug Mountain Ranch in McCall and Hillcrest Country Club.

Rich Hall lived his life with humor, generosity, and meaningful friendships. He treated everyone he met with respect and acceptance. He lived his life to the fullest, and shared joy with all of those around him.

Rich is survived by his wife, Tonya; his brother Dr. Stanton Harris Hall and his wife Sharon; daughters, Christine Hall, Tara Hall, Mishi Stirling, and Erin Hall; Son-in-laws Brandon Stirling and Gabe Shuford; Grandchildren, Max and Milo Reddy, Eloisa and Ben Harper, Buzz and Stella Stirling; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Rich’s family sends their heartfelt thanks to Dr. Dan Zuckerman and the MSTI healthcare team, Hillcrest Country Club, and all of his family and friends who loved him so much. Rich left this world grateful for a wonderful life. In his honor and memory, gifts can be made to the Richard E. Hall Scholarship Endowment benefiting undergraduate students at the University of Idaho. Please send gifts to: Richard E. Hall Scholarship Endowment DE679 c/o University of Idaho Foundation 875 Perimeter Drive – MS 3143

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Ellen A Schild - October 13, 1954 - October 05, 2020

Departed: 10/05/2020 (Boise)

Obituary Preview: Ellen “Sissy” Arthea Schild passed away at her home in Boise, Idaho; Monday, October 5, 2020; at the age of 65 of complications from congestive heart failure.

Visitation: October 15, 2020, 6-8 PM, Summers Funeral Home, 1295 West Bannock, Boise, Idaho 83702.

Internment: Ellen will be laid to rest with her brother and parents in the St. John’s section of the Morris Hill Cemetery; Boise, Idaho. The date will be forthcoming due to COVID-19 restrictions on graveside memorial attendance.

Survivors: daughter Melissa Sanderson and her partner, Ray Skinner; son Brian Sanderson and his wife, Julia; grandchildren Christian Sanderson, Emilee Sanderson, Annie Sanderson, Ella Skinner, Inga Sanderson, Amelia Skinner, and Beckett Sanderson; sister Karleen Corwin and her husband, Fred, of Colorado.

Ellen was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Ellen Carstensen, and her brother, Julius Carstensen. Updates regarding the date of her interment and her celebration of life will be posted on her Facebook profile which will be converted to a memorial page: www.facebook.com/ellenschild

The Lord likely called for Sissy three weeks ago – but in true Sissy fashion, she ran a smidge late and only recently made His acquaintance. Sissy’s tardiness could be attributed the fact she accidentally made a best friend with someone in the bread isle, or perhaps, she simply underestimated the time it would take to prepare the seven-course meal she promised. Alas, she’d arrive, fashionably late, with a harrowing tale to boot.

If Ellen was queen of her castle, the dining room table was where she held court. Chances are, if you made it through the front door, you were going to stay for dinner. Dinner was non-negotiable; you sat, ate what she prepared (or you at least gave it your level best effort), and conversed. Daybreak saw supper club transition to coffee klatch – attended by old friends, new acquaintances, and a ravenous teenage mob pausing before departing for class. “It’s been shown kids do better on tests after they’ve had coffee,” she would say.

Some days, Ellen would completely disappear behind piles of books, sketches, or research material. To onlookers, the pile was complete and utter mayhem. But it was from this mayhem that Ellen’s creations sprung. Her artistic genius and methodical process were a chaotic symphony. Given a touch of inspiration, ideas came to life in ink, graphite, color, monochrome, lines, scratches, and thousands of tiny dots – only to be crumpled, restarted, uncrumpled, redrawn, and crumpled again until finally, something she was happy with – an almost complete piece – materialized.

Ellen emboldened others; the more hairbrained your scheme, the more excited she (and you) would become! She was a romantic whose advice favored anything bold and irrational. She was a confidant, relied upon for her sympathetic ear in times of sorrow. She was a saver, whether it be a silly note a loved one had written on a whim, or the last two bites of delicious steak. Her refrigerator was a vault: every door opening launching a round of culinary Tetris with Tupperware, cartons, cans, and foil wrappings wedged masterfully into place.

Ellen was a mother, whether you were her child or not. And she was in love with her family. She always made sure everyone within earshot knew that her son and daughter were the best, the brightest, the kindest, and the most accomplished, the way only a mother can.

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Dawn Darlene Barnes - March 05, 1937 - October 05, 2020

Departed: 10/05/2020 (Boise)

Obituary Preview: Dawn Darlene Barnes 1937 – 2020

Dawn Darlene (Armstrong) Barnes, 83, died after a short battle with cancer on Monday, October 5, 2020 at her home with her family by her side.

She was born March 5, 1937 in Glasgow, Montana to Bert and Florence Armstrong. She graduated from Glasgow High School in 1955.

She married Frank Adams in 1956 and together they had a son, Lance. She later married James LaPlante and together they had a daughter, Tammy.

She worked as a telephone operator for Mountain Bell, and later a customer service representative for US West where she retired after 29 years of service.

She was an active member of Eastern Star, Boise Chapter 65, Daughters of The Nile, Iras Temple #40 Guards, St. Alphonsus Auxiliary in addition to being very active at Red Rock Christian Church and most recently Nampa First Christian Church.

She was an accomplished seamstress, and enjoyed collecting nativities and Precious Moments, reading, shopping on QVC and celebrating Christmas for as many months of the year as possible. She looked forward to walking at the mall and having coffee with friends.

Her family was very important to her and the joys of her life were her great-grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by her son, Lance (Jacki) Adams (Richland, OR); daughter, Tammy (Greg) Anderson, (Boise); 4 grandchildren, and 8 great-grandchildren. She was known as grandma to many.

Her family will celebrate her life at a private gathering on Saturday, October 17, 2020.

Memorials may be made in her name to St. Alphonsus Cancer Center, Boise.

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Tom (Anton) Skoro - January 25, 1956 - September 26, 2020

Departed: 09/26/2020 (Boise)

Obituary Preview: Tom (Anton) Skoro passed away peacefully at his home in Boise, Idaho on September 26, 2020 surrounded by family. Tom is survived by his wife of 45 years Joan (Carpenter), son Jacob “Jake” Skoro, mother Delpha, sister Becky Ramsey and brother Barney, as well as his many nieces, nephews, and extended family that he loved. Tom is preceded in death by his father Boyd, and brothers, Chuck and Dick.

Tom was born January 25, 1956 in Boise, Idaho, graduated from Boise High School, and received his bachelor’s degree in Construction Engineering Management from Oregon State University (OSU) in 1981. Tom and Joan were generous philanthropists. Tom was especially supportive of all aspects of OSU including academics, Beaver athletics, and student housing. Tom received several awards for his contributions to OSU: In 2007, he was inducted into the Academy of Distinguished Engineers, in 2015, Tom was named with the prestigious OSU Alumni Fellow award, and in 2019 he was honored with the OSU E.B. Lemon Distinguished Alumni Award. They established the Joan and Tom Skoro Collegiate Recovery Community at OSU to support students in recovery while working towards their collegiate goals. Tom also served as vice president of Daybreak Youth Services and was instrumental in the relocation and expansion of southern Washington’s largest teen addiction recovery facility to its new location in in Brush Prairie, WA.

Tom’s career in construction spanned four decades, 31 of which were with the Kiewit Companies. Always eager for opportunity, Tom quickly progressed through a series of field operation positions before being promoted to District Manager and leading Kiewit’s bridge and marine construction operations on large and complex projects throughout North America. Most notably, Tom led the construction of the ground-breaking $1.5B San Francisco Oakland Bay Bridge East Span Skyway project.

Tom was an avid and accomplished pilot and generously shared his flights with family, friends, and philanthropic needs. He was a world traveler and avid outdoorsman, accomplished fly fisherman, and enjoyed skiing, and hiking. Notably, Tom hiked to the Base Camp of Mt. Everest in Nepal in 2010.

Tom was an inspirational leader and inspired those around him to learn, to live a full life, and to laugh. He will be remembered as a friend and mentor to many.

A very special thank you to friends and family who shared their love and support and the team of doctors, Kristin Fiorentino, MD, Nikitha Alluri, MD, and Steven Smith MD, and nurses who supported him throughout his battle with cancer.

Donations may be made to Idaho2Fly, supporting men with cancer or the organization of your choice. Funeral Services will be held Saturday, October 3, 2020: St. Mary’s Catholic Church 2612 W State Street Boise, ID 83702 Vigil: 10:30 am Mass: 11:00 am

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Amapola Celeste Wright - July 12, 1934 - September 19, 2020

Departed: 09/19/2020 (Boise)

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Amapola Wright died September 19th at St Luke's Hospital at the age of 86 as a result of a stroke. She was with family at her death.

Born in Peru South America, Amapola was one of nine children. Due to the family's economic situation, she moved in with her older sister at the age of 13. At the age of 21, Amapola met Jim Wright who was in Peru working with Morrison-Knudsen. They married the next year and traveled to many parts of the world with MK. During this time, she learned English by reading comic books to their 2 daughters Margo (Jimenez) and Eileen (Ebright). Ultimately, they settled in Idaho and lived in New Plymouth, Nampa, Meridian and Boise. As empty nesters, Jim and Amapola happily traveled around the country in their Airstream. They had a devoted marriage for 45 years until Jim's death in 2001. Amapola missed him deeply and spoke of him every day since.

Amapola was always active. She decorated for each holiday, took college courses in her 60s and then tap dancing in her 70's. She appreciated her friends who met for lunches or coffee and especially took pride in her beautiful flower garden. She had a childlike quality about her that drew people to her.

In her last few years, Amapola struggled with mental health issues that were further exacerbated by dementia. Unfortunately this impacted her ability to maintain close relationships. For those that tried to help during that time, her family sends a sincere thank you.

She is survived by her daughters and son in laws (Lenchi Jimenez and Patrick Ebright); 4 grandchildren( Sara Bosier, Hannah Ebright, Conner Ebright and Jenna Ebright) and 4 great-grandchildren.

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Rex Alan Miller - June 03, 1958 - September 17, 2020

Departed: 09/17/2020 (Boise)

Obituary Preview: Rex Alan Miller, 62 of Lowman, Idaho died September 17th at his home. Rex was born June 3rd, 1958 to Gerald “Jerry” and Rosetta Miller (Terrell), in San Diego. His mother and father both served in the Navy, so the family also lived in Honolulu, HI and Norfolk, VA for short stints before returning to San Diego. Rex grew to love the outdoors and especially fishing. This love was also held by his father who moved the family to Boise, ID in 1971 after his retirement from the Navy.

Rex attended Hillside Junior High and Capital High School where he graduated in 1976. Rex began his working career at a young age and took to house framing and later general contracting. He married his first wife Judy (Beaver) (Wood) in 1977. They gave birth to their son Chris in 1978. They had another son Hoby born in 1982, but divorced in 1989.

Rex began a career working for the Boise National Forest in 1981 on a trail crew. He was also qualified as a firefighter and would switch from trail clearing to firefighting frequently. (A later account would show he was on more fires and worked more hours than many of the dedicated firefighters.) His first job was on the Boise R.D. He later transferred to the Lowman R.D. in 1988. His Forest Work was seasonal in those days, so he worked at Bogus Basin Ski Resort in the winters grooming trails, where he met Elena Nelson of Hailey, ID . Rex married Elena (Nelson) on August 25, 1990. Rex and Elena moved to Lowman, ID permanently in 1991.

After a few more seasons working trails, Rex transferred permanently to working as a firefighter. Rex stayed on the Lowman R.D. for the rest of his career retiring as the Assistant Fire Management Officer in 2013. Rex poured himself into his career and was appreciated for his expertise and knowledge of the land. He knew every creek of his district and many more beyond. He dedicated himself to learning weather patterns, fire history and fire behavior. He spent many hours of his personal time in pursuit of this endeavor and poured himself into protecting and managing the land he loved. His fireline qualifications were exceptional in their variety from: Type 1 Faller, Air Attack, Operations Chief, Type 1 Burn Boss, and Strategic Operational Planner. The list goes on-and-on and exceeded his rank and pay by far, yet his heart kept him managing the land and program he loved intimately.

Rex also relished the many close personal relationships he developed through his work who became close friends. He took great pride in mentoring many firefighters who worked under him and would recite the voluminous names going back decades.

Rex enjoyed physical activity outdoors above anything else. He was an avid road cyclists, rock climber, and skier in his early years. He has done pretty much every outdoor sport you can imagine, but through it all he held tightest to fishing and hunting. This love was nurtured and stoked by many, but none more than his parent’s neighbor Josie Berry. Rex never missed a year hunting and pursued fish at all times and places.

Rex was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law James. He is survived by his wife, sons Chris (Jamie) and Hoby (Jentry), his brother Glenn (Becky), his grandkids Alexis, Daisy, Caden, Logan, Chloe, and Megan, Elena’s 7 siblings and spouses, and numerous nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life will be held at the Starlight Mountain Theater in Garden Valley on Saturday, September 26, 2020 at 1:00. All are welcome. Food will be provided by a food truck following the service. Please RSVP via text or phone call if you plan to eat 208-718-1625.

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Raymond Brian Bayless - June 02, 1969 - September 15, 2020

Departed: 09/15/2020 (Boise)

Obituary Preview: Raymond Brian Bayless Cooley, 51, of Eagle passed away at a local hospital on Tuesday, September 15, 2020. He was born in Boise on June 2, 1969 with multiple medical issues and placed in foster care. Two weeks later Larry and Barbara Cooley were blessed to become his foster parents for the duration of his life. When he first arrived, the family was told that Raymond would never walk or talk. With the love, attention and support he received in their home, Raymond beat the odds and in time was a chatterbox and could walk or run with relative ease. He was a graduate of Boise High School.

Raymond enjoyed spending time with his family and had a great love for the Boise Tour Train, football cards, lunch at McDonalds, Alvin and the Chipmunks, listening to records, and watching football games – especially the Broncos. He would also enjoy sitting on the porch and watching cars drive by.

The family would like to give a special thanks to his favorite teacher, Donna, and the staff at Tomorrow’s Hope.

Raymond is survived by his mother, Barbara Cooley, sisters Cynthia Smith (Dean); Patricia Hanberg (Paul); Suzanne Cooley-Denney (Michael); and Christina Neptune. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews Cameron Cooley-Cover, Marcus Denney, Olivia Smith, Larson Smith, Matthew Neptune, Taylor Hanberg, and Jeffrey Neptune as well as two great nephews Mason Cover and Leonardo Pina. He was preceded in death by his father, Larry Cooley.

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Jerry Lee Brown - July 13, 1961 - September 10, 2020

Departed: 09/10/2020 (Boise)

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Jerry Lee Brown, passed away Sept 10, 2020 at the age of 59 at his home. He was born July 13, 1961 in Fresno, California to Jack and Lola Brown. After graduating from High School, he joined the Army in 1980. He married his high school sweetheart, Kathleen Brown on Nov 5, 1980 in Tacoma, Washington, while stationed at Fort Lewis. They spent the next 10 years in Frankfurt and Stuttgart West Germany. While stationed in Germany, Jerry joined a Fast Pitch Softball Team which took him all over West Germany, Holland and Italy to play in softball tournaments. After the military, he and Kathleen moved to Boise, Idaho, which has been their home for the last 30 years. Jerry worked as a builder and Kathy worked at the Veterans Hospital. Jerry loved to ride his Motorcycle and rode almost every weekend with his friends and family. He also loved to travel. He was loved by all and he will be greatly missed.

Jerry was preceded in death by his father, Jack Brown of Fresno, CA, his Uncle Tom D. Marsh of Boise, ID and his sister Rhonda Brown of Fresno, CA.

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Marion L. Henderson - August 31, 1932 - September 06, 2020

Departed: 09/06/2020 (Boise)

Obituary Preview: Marion Lichtenwalner Henderson passed away peacefully at her home in Las Vegas with family September 6, 2020 at the age of 88. Marion or “Mimi” as she was affectionately called, was born in Seattle, WA to John and Irene Lichtenwalner. Marion had three brothers who all predeceased her: older brothers John and Craig and younger brother Owen Lichtenwalner. Marion grew up in Seattle and also spent time at the family’s house in Tracyton, WA, which she described as a wonderful place. She graduated from Holy Names Academy High School and went on to attend University of Washington where she was very active in the Greek Community as a member of Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority and serving as President of the Panhellenic Association her senior year. Marion received a Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology in 1954 and remained a life-long Huskey fan. On May 17, 1957 she married Lawrence (Larry) E. Henderson, Jr., who had been her high school and college sweetheart. They celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary this year. Following marriage the two made their home in Seattle until 1971 and then relocated to Boise, ID with their three young children; John, Katherine (Kay) and Jim. While in Boise the family was active in the local Catholic Community, attending St. Mark’s parish. Marion volunteered for the Cole Elementary School PTA and joined the Newcomers Bowling League. Marion loved to watch college football including the BSU Broncos – wearing blue and orange for every game.

Marion was employed as a Legal Secretary for many years at the Boise law firm of Hawley, Troxell, Ennis & Hawley beginning in the early 1980’s. She frequently commented that growing up she hoped to be like “Della Street” who was TV lawyer Perry Mason’s secretary. In 1993 Marion was asked by newly appointed Judge and close friend Karen Lansing of the Idaho Court of Appeals to accompany her to the Appeals Court as a Legal Assistant. Marion was fortunate to love her career and the people she worked with. She remained very close with her co-workers for many years – referring to them as her “Lunch Bunch”. She looked forward to going to work each day and was an extremely competent professional. She has been described by those close to her as kind, intelligent and thoughtful. She remained with the Court of Appeals until her retirement in 1998. Her interest and knowledge of the legal system served her well when discussing various cases with her son-in-law and daughter who are both attorneys.

In 2013 Marion and Larry relocated to Las Vegas, NV to be close to youngest son Jim. While residing in Vegas Marion became an enthusiastic supporter of the Las Vegas Golden Knights hockey team. Marion was also active with the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton parish near her home. Marion loved the time she was able to spend with her son and his wife Darlyn, who was close to both Marion and Larry. Her eldest son John moved to Las Vegas in 2019 with fiancé Julia who became an important part of the family. Her daughter Kay resides in Reno and the two would spend time together on visits enjoying each other’s company and taking occasional trips. She also adored spending time and communicating virtually with her granddaughters, providing love love and support.

Marion was an avid reader of crime novels and enjoyed playing solitaire and video poker while awaiting a prime rib meal at one of her favorite neighborhood pubs. She loved going to Vegas shows, including Cirque productions and seeing entertainers such as Barry Manilow. Playing bingo at a local casino was also a leisure activity she enjoyed. Her collection of shot glasses or “jiggers” as she called them included samples from all corners of the globe, acquired by her children on their travels and from her own journeys.

Marion is survived by her husband Larry, her sons John and Jim (Darlyn), daughter Katherine Lyon (Ken) of Reno, NV, and her two granddaughters Sydney Marie and Hazel Madison Barr. Marion has many nieces and nephews who have experienced her lovely spirit and positive presence. Her children’s friends remember her very fondly as well.

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Valerie Thomas - June 21, 1949 - September 06, 2020

Departed: 09/06/2020 (Boise)

Obituary Preview: Valerie (Martha Teresa Val Jean) Thomas took leave of this world and peacefully passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2020. She was cuddled up at home relaxing from a weekend of visits with her children and grandchildren. Val was loved and admired by many family, friends, and students who were blessed to have her in their lives. She will be missed and thought of fondly every day.

Val was born and grew up in Murtaugh, Idaho loved by her parents Harold and Virginia (Keating) Savage and older brother Richard “Richie” Savage. Her youth was full of friends and bustling with activity: helping plan the Murtaugh Centennial Celebration with her mom, entertaining fans on the high school drill team, and exploring Idaho on horseback with family and dear friends. She learned the value of hard work early—earning a dollar an hour weeding bean and beet fields side by side with her “gang of girlfriends.” She earned the trust, love, and admiration of all who knew her.

Armed with a positive attitude, work ethic born from farm life, and the persevering spirit of the Savage family, Val continued her education at the University of Idaho. She graduated in 1971 with a degree in Education and a passion for encouraging and motivating others. Her passion manifested into a life-long teaching career through which she touched countless lives, helping others find their confidence and strength.

After marrying Kenrick “Rick” Thomas, the couple moved from Idaho to St. Louis, Missouri. While Rick established his new career, Val grew into her role as both Physical Education teacher and mentor to the many young people she taught. When Rick’s work took them west again to Chino, California, Val continued teaching and added her proudest title to her resume: Mother.

The Thomas family welcomed Nicholas in 1978 and Tyler in 1981. From then on, Val’s life was devoted to her boys, fostering in them the strength, positivity, and perseverance she herself had learned at such a young age. She was a model of hospitality and friendship; she seemed to create and nurture life-long relationships effortlessly. When the family relocated back to Boise, Val dedicated herself to creating a loving and welcoming home for her children, her family, and their many friends. As a PE teacher at St. Mark’s and St. Mary’s, Mrs. Thomas was endlessly popular with her many students: she was patient and kind, she made running laps on the blacktop fun, and occasionally she’d let the less-athletic kids run the stopwatch for her.

No matter the unexpected turns in life, Val faced each challenge with fortitude, empathy, and a smile. Throughout her life, she showed the world that she was a force to be reckoned with: strong beyond her stature and unrelenting in the face of opposition. She was a fierce and devoted advocate for those she loved; she was quick to reassure and motivate with a vote of confidence and a caring hug. Her dedication and love for her children and grandchildren were everlasting and unconditional. Her kind and generous spirit lives on in the many people who loved her and were loved by her.

Val is survived by her sons Nick (Brandy) Thomas and Tyler (Lisa) Thomas and her beloved grandchildren Bailey, Lillian, Emily, and Anders. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harold and Virginia Savage, and her brother, Richard Savage. Val’s family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you, to Mom’s home health aide and friend, Esperanza, for her love and kindness.

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Beulah May Betts - June 24, 1930 - September 05, 2020

Departed: 09/05/2020 (Boise)

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Beulah M. Betts (Korn) passed away September 5th at the age of 90 at her home in Boise surrounded by her family.

Boots, as she was known throughout her life, was born to Ernest and Lela Korn in Springfield, Oregon on June 24, 1930. She grew up there on the family farm, attending schools and graduating from the University of Oregon. It was there that she met and later married Rex Betts in 1956. His work took them to Portland and then to Boise in 1964 where they raised their four boys. Boots spent most of her working career at the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation headquarters, finally retiring in 2008 at the age of 78. She loved the outdoors, taking walks and playing golf.

Boots was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brother Don Korn, sister Virginia Warneke and son Michael Betts. She is survived by her sons Gary (Kim) Betts, Craig (Anne) Betts and Dan Betts, and her grandsons Alex, Austin, Ben and Steven.

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Patrick Joseph Malloy - June 09, 1949 - August 28, 2020

Departed: 08/28/2020 (Boise)

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On Friday, August 28, 2020, Patrick (Pat) Joseph Malloy, a loving uncle, son, brother, friend and all-around great guy, passed away unexpectedly at home in Burlington, NJ.

Pat was born in Boise, Idaho on June 9, 1949, the third of four children born to Margaret and Frank Malloy. He grew up in Kennewick, WA and Burley, ID. Pat graduated from Burley High School in 1967. After high school, Pat served in the Air Force (1968-1972) and was stationed at F. E. Warren Air Force Base near Cheyenne, WY. After an honorable discharge, Pat continued his education, eventually earning a Bachelor of Science in Engineering at University of Idaho.

Pat’s professional career started at Morrison Knudsen (which later became MK Ferguson and lastly Washington Group). During his swashbuckling engineering career, Pat worked and lived in many locales including Colombia, S.A., Texas, North Dakota, Ohio, Washington and New Jersey. After a 40 year career, Pat retired in 2015.

Pat developed many close relationships during his career, and he continued these friendships long after retirement. Friends have remarked that underneath his serious exterior, Pat had a tender heart, a giving nature and a witty dry sense of humor. Friends and family have said, above all, Pat had a scientific and analytical mind that was always curious.

Pat loved to go fast. As such, he developed a passion for sports cars— specifically race cars. He owned a Formula 440 open-wheeled racer along with many other speedsters. He enthusiastically competed in many amateur races. Eventually Pat had to put the brakes on his racing due to health issues—which saddened him greatly. When his racing career ended, Pat picked the electric guitar back up — an instrument he had played as a teen— and started rocking! The ever inquisitive mind, Pat also loved classic movies along with Youtube videos featuring anything mechanical in nature. He would often share his favorite links with family and friends (keeping them all in-the-know).

Every year, Pat would faithfully make a trip west to visit family and friends. He was always welcomed. He loved his siblings, nieces, nephews and cousins and looked forward to all family gatherings. He was especially adept at keeping in touch with the important people in his life.

Pat is preceded in death by his parents Margaret and Frank Malloy. He is survived by his siblings: Margaret (David) Peck of Boise, Diana (late Harold) McKennett of San Francisco and Michael (Laurie) Malloy of Boise. He is also survived by his nieces and nephews: Damon Peck, Ryan Peck, Anthony Peck, Brady Peck, Clara McKennett, William McKennett and Sean Malloy. As Pat we would often quote: “Plan your work and work your plan.” ~ Napoleon Hill “Just because you can, doesn’t mean you should.”~Sherrilyn Kenyon

We will miss him profoundly.

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Lynne Saunders - June 10, 1962 - August 25, 2020

Departed: 08/25/2020 (Boise)

Obituary Preview: On Tuesday, August 25, 2020, after a long and courageous battle against mesothelioma, Lynne Saunders passed away peacefully at the age of 58.

Lynne was born on June 10, 1962 in San Diego, California to Ed and Daphne Cherry. She graduated from San Diego State University and started her career in sales with Gallo Wine.

Lynne later joined ORE-IDA. In 1993 her success in the field led to a heady promotion to the home office in Boise, Idaho. She was kind enough to bring her husband, Mike Saunders, with her. Lynne and Mike were married in San Diego in 1990. In order to keep Mike in Boise, and continuing her “sales dynamo” career, Lynne joined Griffith Foods where she worked for over 20 years. While at Griffith Foods Lynne earned many top sales awards. Her family is incredibly grateful for the kindness Griffith Foods has shown Lynne over the years.

In 1995, Lynne gave birth to her daughter, Madeline, the light of her life. She was incredibly proud of all of Madeline’s many accomplishments. Lynne positively lit up when she was around or talking about Maddy.

Lynne was an avid tennis player, a fervent hiker, and a world traveler. She had a zest for life. But Lynne was best known for being a kind and considerate friend to so many.

Lynne is preceded in death by her mother Daphne Cherry. She is survived by her husband Mike, her daughter Madeline, her father Ed, her brother Shawn and several nephews.

Lynne’s family would like to thank MSTI, Drs. Zuckerman and Krieisle and all the kind staff. We are especially grateful to the amazing people at the Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX. Thank you to Drs. Sugarbaker and Ripley, you gave us more time with Lynne.

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Robert Dale Heinkel - September 17, 1937 - August 25, 2020

Departed: 08/25/2020 (Boise)

Obituary Preview: Robert Dale Heinkel (“Dale”) was born on Friday, September 17, 1937 in Dayton, Ohio to Geneva Marie and Robert Vernon Heinkel. Raised mostly by his beloved grandparents, Edith and Robert Frank Heinkel, Dale grew up with a solid moral and spiritual background based in the Bible, the teachings of Thomas Aquinas, and a profound mid-western Protestant work-ethic.

Dale met his first wife, Barbara Ann Foster, in high school and they married after graduation to start a family that would yield four children. Dale attended and graduated from Ohio State University with a business and technology education. In 1968, after the birth of their youngest child, Dale and his wife left Dayton to start a new life in San Jose, California as the high-tech industry began to take off.

With his combined talents of understanding high-technology and business, Dale quickly rose in rank from sales representative to executive to work alongside many of the key leaders that built Silicon Valley. Dale’s highly successful career led him to live in Southern California for several years, then back to the South San Francisco Bay Area.

In the late 70’s Barbara and Dale separated and later Dale met Tina Marie Larson. They married and spent decades together building a beautiful life, making many lifelong friendships, and embarking on many travel adventures. Dale retired to live in the countryside of Mt. Vernon, Washington. Upon the death of Tina in 2017, he moved to Boise, Idaho to live near, then with, his beloved daughter, Cynthia.

During his life, Dale cultivated in himself an astute sense of aesthetics and love for nature. He loved hiking and sailing boats, traveling the world, visiting historical sites and immersing himself in the history of his ancestors. Along the way, Dale used his gifts of empathy, optimism, friendliness, and graciousness to forge many life-long friendships. He and Tina loved entertaining guests at their home, a place they made very special with great attention paid to beauty and humble opulence. Dale loved to plant and tend beautiful gardens at his home, spending much of his free time carefully pruning and caring for his landscape. Dale is survived by his four children, his stepson and their respective significant others and children: Robert Scott Heinkel and his wife Sue and son, Steven Price and his daughter; Steven Douglas Heinkel and his wife Ada and their three daughters, Harmony Walter, Heather Gagatch and Ashley Heinkel, and their children; Cynthia Ann Heinkel McCaene and her partner Bob Marcantel; Anna Lynne Heinkel and her partner Riley Knight, and her son, Ryan Grant Heinkel-Gerami;

Troy Milan and his two children, Raymond and Rachel.

Dale died peacefully on the morning of August 25, 2020 in Boise, Idaho, at home surrounded by family while doing his two favorite things, looking at his garden and listening to beautiful music.

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Carl F. Reynolds - August 03, 1933 - August 20, 2020

Departed: 08/20/2020 (Boise)

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Carl Reynolds, 87, passed away peacefully Saturday, August 22, 2020. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He lived with his wife Ellie at their home in Touchmark, Meridian until he was admitted to the memory care center at the same location in 2017. Although the center had been very careful, he ultimately contracted the coronavirus earlier in the week and passed away only 5 days later. The fact that he was unable to see any of his family or friends for the previous five months due to this virus was unimaginably difficult for him and his family. We are thankful that Father Cook from Sacred Heart was able to administer the final sacrament, the Anointing of the Sick, the night before he died.

Carl was born in Twin Falls, Idaho on August 3, 1933 to Walter and Pauline Reynolds. He was brother to Tommy, Dick, Ronnie, and Mary. He attended schools in Buhl, Idaho and then attended Idaho State. While at college, he enjoyed participating in both the football and wrestling programs. He also served 2 years in the US Army as a 1st Lieutenant . He married Donnetta Engkraf in 1954 in Rupert, Idaho and they were married for 47 years until she passed away in 2001. They were blessed with seven children, Mike (Toni), Yvonne, Randy (Kerri), Steve (Jeanette), David (Lorinda), Regina (Bill Covington), Carla (Gary Oneal). They were additionally blessed with 13 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren (and another one expected in October!). Carl began a new chapter of his life in 2002 when he married Ellie Praegitzer. Ellie loved and cared for Carl to the very last day. Carl's family is grateful for how well she cared for him throughout his time at the memory care unit. She was there for him on the good days and the bad. God bless you Ellie!

Carl and Ellie enjoyed traveling in the motor home. They had season tickets to BSU football games. They traveled to Ireland and Europe, but cruises were their favorite. After his years of farming, he became victim of the dreaded Alzheimer's disease. This prompted them to move to Touchmark in Meridian, a retirement, assisted living, and memory care facility. Ellie & her children Brent (Elaine) Praegitzer, Linda Praegitzer, Tim (Joyce) Praegitzer, 3 grandchildren, Ross, Michell, Sara, & 2 great grandchildren Sophia & James will miss him dearly.

Early in his adult life, Carl worked very hard as a farmer and spent his winters inspecting potato cellars for Ore-Ida Foods. This progressed to a corporate position and he eventually became executive vice president. When Heinz purchased Ore-Ida Foods, he was not interested in moving the family to Pittsburgh, so he began raising potatoes in South Boise, then Bruneau, Idaho. He held leadership positions in Northwest Potato Growers. Around this time, he was instrumental in getting his sons started in their own farming careers. In the early 1980's, he began a successful career brokering famous Idaho potato seed. He had customers all over the Northwest, and many became his good friends. He continued working into his late 70's until complications from dementia took its toll. The things that were important to Carl were simple but profound, his faith and his family. He lived and taught his children a strong Catholic faith, to work hard, and to always put family first. He came from a very modest family with few advantages in life. Carl was determined to create a world for his family that was better than what he had. Carl was successful by many standards. With his success came generosity. He put all his children through Catholic schools and even after his kids were grown, he continued to support both Bishop Kelly and Sacred Heart. He served his church by giving of both his time and finances. He taught his children to always try to do the right thing and to be charitable. And to always ask for REAL butter!

Carl is survived by his wife, Ellie; his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Michael's children: Desirea (Tim Shawver), Kobe, Caden, Kenadee, Tyler (Nikki) Reynolds, Kynlee, Kelsey (Scott Wood), Benjamin; Randy's children: Jake (Dianna) Reynolds, Owen, Charlee, Andrea (David Jakious), Hadley, Molly, Jack; Steve's children: Jason (Rachel) Reynolds, Kegan, Parker, Peyton, Porter, Jessie (Brent Ward), Jemma, Berklee, Monica (John Earnest), Barrett, Michelle (Travis Heitmann), Greta, Harper, Camry, Leightyn; David's children: Sean Reynolds, Allisyn, Kylee, Josh, (Jessica) Reynolds, Taylor, Tyson, Teagan, Rachel Reynolds, Dakota; Regina's children: Mindy (Travis Sigea), Elijah, Jayden: his brother Dick (Mary) and his sister Mary (Gene Phillips). He was preceded in death by his parents, his brothers Tommy and Ronnie; and his beloved wife Donnetta. His precious daughter Yvonne died tragically at the age of 8, and his eldest son Michael lost his battle with leukemia in 2016.

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Jacqueline Kay (née Nelson) Stackman - September 06, 1939 - August 20, 2020

Departed: 08/20/2020 (Boise)

Obituary Preview: Jacqueline Kay (née Nelson) Stackman passed away peacefully after a brief illness on August 20, 2020. Her death, at age 80, came two weeks after her 60th wedding anniversary to her beloved husband, Wayne.

Born on September 6, 1939 in Boise, Idaho, her formative years were spent primarily in Boise with stints in Emmett (Idaho) and Clarkston (Washington) before living in Tacoma (Washington) during World War II. She is a graduate of both St. Teresa’s Academy (Boise) and Marylhurst College (Lake Oswego, Oregon).

Jackie and Wayne were married at Sacred Heart Catholic Church (Boise) on August 6, 1960. After initially making their home in Boise, they briefly lived in and near Madison, Wisconsin before settling in Modesto, California in 1966. They lived in Modesto until returning permanently to Boise in 2013.

Jackie spent her life and excelled as a homemaker, mother, and wife. She especially enjoyed reading and travelling, and loved spending time at her and Wayne’s log cabin in the Sierra Nevada mountains near Avery, California. She and Wayne explored most of the United States together, visiting Hawaii more than 15 times. She visited New York City several times, partaking of Broadway plays and musicals and other cultural events, with her two kids, Richard (Oakland, California) and Debra (Sunnyvale, California), who survive her. Over the past 15 years, she relished trips with one or both of her children to Maui, England, Italy, France, and Australia.

Jackie was preceded in death by her parents Bernard and Ada Nelson, of Boise. She is also survived by two grand puppies, Aries and Roux; “adopted” son Frank; and many nieces, nephews, and grand-nieces and grand-nephews. Jackie is deeply missed by Wayne and her children who loved her beyond measure and prized her wisdom and company. Extended family and friends frequently expressed their love of and admiration for Jackie during her lifetime and since her passing.

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Nolene Breen - October 20, 1925 - August 19, 2020

Departed: 08/19/2020 (Boise)

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Nolene passed away peacefully on August 19, 2020 after a long courageous battle with Alzheimer’s. She was born in Rexburg, Idaho on October 20, 1925 to Mary Blanche Valentine and Franklin Clyde Peck, the fourth of six children.

As a young child her family moved to a farm near Boise, she would spend the rest of her life in Boise. She is admired by family, friends, and acquaintances for her life of kindness, hard work, and common sense. From an early age her days began and ended with farm chores. During high school she worked as a switchboard operator for the telephone company. After graduating from Boise High School she continued as an operator until her children were born.

In 1947 she married Vincent Clair Breen in Boise. They had five children: Thomas, Ann, Kelly, Rodger and Bryon. Vince started a TV and radio repair shop in the late 1940’s, which later became Vince Breen TV on Broadway Ave. Together, mom and dad ran this business for several years. In 1964 she went to work as a Boise Police Dispatcher, later transitioning to Ada County Sheriff’s Department, rising to Supervisor. Eventual divorce put her into the primary breadwinner role. As a single parent of five children, Nolene often worked second and even third jobs part-time to make ends meet. She was always willing to babysit grandchildren and grandnieces/nephews. She took great joy in seeing her 6 grandchildren grow and took great pride in seeing their accomplishments.

Nolene was an avid reader and loved her daily walks. She continued her daily walks until an illness in her early 90’s made it impossible for her to continue. She loved to travel and visited many places around the world including Hong Kong, Spain and Great Briton. She loved family and was instrumental in initiating family reunions that still continue. Mom was close to her own and our dad’s siblings, nieces, nephews and cousins, so there is a large extended family she loved, and who loved her. Throughout the fifty plus years she lived on Manitou St. relatives and friends visiting Boise often stayed at Nolene’s house for the good food and company. Mom was a wonderful cook and was known among relatives and friends for her baked goods. The family especially looked forward to getting a tin of Christmas cookies every year.

Throughout her life she always put others’ needs before her own, whether it was her children, relatives, friends or just someone in need. Nolene did whatever she could to help others. She was generous, kind and gracious throughout her life. Even after Alzheimer affected her, she remained a kind and caring person. After working from childhood into her seventies before retiring, she volunteered until she was 82 for the Ada County Guardianship Monitoring program, which oversees court-appointed guardians who care for a ward, a minor or a person declared incapacitated. Upon final retirement she received the MetLife Foundation, “Golden Honoree” award for her volunteer work at the National Association of Area Agencies on Aging awards program in Washington D.C.

Mom represented the best of humanity, and had positive effects on many peoples’ lives. Her kindnesses will not be forgotten by the numerous individuals with whom she interacted.

She is survived by sons Kelly, Rodger, Bryon (wife Kim Mancuso-Breen), daughter Ann (husband John Chronic), grandchildren Chloe Fritz, Sean and Nathan Chronic, Erin and Kelsey Breen, brother Ted Peck, and an extended family. She was preceded in death by son Thomas, grandson Billy, sisters Phyllis Kelly, LaPriel Dimick, and Faye Thompson, and brother Gary Peck.

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Marcelaine Kay Robinson - November 28, 1948 - August 14, 2020

Departed: 08/14/2020 (Boise)

Obituary Preview: Marcelaine Kay (Drake) Robinson passed away on Friday, August 14,2020 in Boise, Idaho following a stroke.

She was born November 28, 1948 in Cheboygan, MI to Bill and Marcella Drake. Marcelaine grew up in Cheboygan and met her husband, James M. Roninson, Jr., while he served aboard the USCGC Mackinaw. They were married on January 20, 1968 and eventually settled in Idaho.

Marcelaine is survived by two children, Sandy (Wayne) Haslett and James (Amy Blanchard) M. Robinson lll.

Also suviving are brothers Bill (Sandy) Drake and Ray (Karen) Drake, a sister in law Terry Drake and 4 grandchildren, Riley, Tiffany, JJ, and Declan.

Marcelaine was preceded in death by her husband, her parents and a brother, Mike Drake.

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June Ann Jenkins - October 23, 1937 - August 13, 2020

Departed: 08/13/2020 (Boise)

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June Ann Haney was born in Atlanta, Georgia on October 23, 1937, the only child of Mary E. and John T. Haney. The family moved to Terre Haute, Indiana and June graduated with honors from Honey Creek High School and then as Valedictorian from Saint Anthony’s School of Nursing in 1958, becoming a Registered Nurse. She married her high school sweetheart James C. Jenkins on November 15, 1958. The couple had three children – Jayne Schubert, Jean Lockhart and James Criss Jenkins. After many years of serving as an RN, June completed her degree at San Jose State and became a licensed Nurse Practitioner and loved her career helping people. She also traveled extensively including Asia and Europe and achieved her childhood dream of visiting Paris. She had many hobbies and was passionate about the environment and her community, supporting charities that championed children’s issues and wildlife.

June and her husband enjoyed spending time with their daughter Jayne and her husband Phillip and their eldest granddaughter Stephanie Atienza. They were excited to become great-grandparents and enjoyed Stephanie’s four children.

June and Jim then moved to Meridian, Idaho after retirement in 2005 to be closer to their son Criss and his wife Carrie and their youngest granddaughter Jordan Jenkins. Their daughter Jean Lockhart followed in 2007 to be with the family.

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David Kenneth Lachiondo - May 29, 1947 - August 07, 2020

Departed: 08/07/2020 (Boise)

Obituary Preview: David Lachiondo passed away peacefully in the early hours of Friday, August 7, 2020 at home with his wife Patricia by his side.

Dave was born on May 29, 1947 to Julian and Lydia Lachiondo in Boise, Idaho. His sister Julie followed 2 years later and together they joined a loving and boisterous Basque family. The Lachiondo family lived on the Boise bench and on Hays street in the North End, across from St. John’s Cathedral. Family members, such as grandmother, Juliana Gandiaga, and Cousins Simon Achabal and Rash Iglesias lived in the Lachiondo family’s house over the years.

Growing up in the Basque community, Dave did not speak fluent English until he began attending first grade at St. Joseph’s. For much of his first year of formal schooling, he ran home to see his Amuma at every recess and lunch break and had to be taken back to school under duress – quite the start for a person who eventually earned a PhD in Educational Leadership. After St. Joe’s, Dave attended St. Teresa’s Academy until its closing, and was in the first graduating class at Bishop Kelly High School in 1965 which was the beginning his lifelong love for the school.

After attending St. Mary’s College in California and embarking on a career in education, Dave returned home to Idaho get his Master’s in Counseling at Idaho State University, where he met the love of his life, Patricia Smedley. Dave succeeded in winning over his future father-in-law where others had not, with his excellent rendition of the “Beer Barrel Polka” on the accordion.

Dave and Patti married and settled in Boise where Dave continued his career in education, first as a counselor and then as vice principal at Boise High. Dave moved on to serve as the Principal of Fairmont Junior High before being called to serve as the Principal of Bishop Kelly High School. During his time at BK, Dave built relationships with staff, teachers, parents and students to help create a culture of academic excellence, community and faith. He was known as a tough disciplinarian with a heart of gold to the young people he worked with.

Dave’s daughters, Diana and Alicia were his pride and joy. He instilled the values of hard work and an ethic of service in his girls and inspired them to carry on his legacy of service to community. He was overjoyed to become a grandfather at the birth of grandson Henry and subsequently, his father’s namesake, Julian. He shared his love of baseball, Notre Dame and even silly jokes with his grandsons.

Dave’s love for his Basque heritage was evident in his many activities within the local Basque community. He played accordion for the children’s dance groups and for the Ikastola, Basque pre-school. He was a member of the Biotzetik Basque Choir and played his accordion regularly on First Thursdays at the Basque Museum and Cultural Center. Dave also taught classes in the Basque Studies Program at Boise State University.

In February, Dave received the award for Outstanding Person in the Humanities from the Idaho Humanities Council.

David Lachiondo believed in the power of a good hug, a bright smile and an endless commitment to bettering his community.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Julian and Lydia Lachiondo, his aunt and uncle Carmen and Lou Dobaran, his father-in-law Russell Smedley and his nephew Drew Noble. He is survived by his wife, Patricia, his daughters Diana (Roger Turcotte) and Alicia, his grandsons Henry and Julian, his sister Julie (Mark) Lliteras, sister-in-law Ginger (Scott) Noble, brother-in-law Tim Smedley, mother-in-law Jane Smedley, nephews Jeff (Katie) and Scott Lliteras and family, niece Danielle (Jacob) Williamson, cousin LuAnn (Mike) Stone as well as many other relatives in both the US and the Basque Country.

Due to current health concerns, a private vigil and funeral service will be held for close family and friends. The funeral Mass will be streamed at 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 14th; the YouTube link will be available at www.bk.org. A public Mass will be celebrated at a later date, with a reception to follow.

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Harriet Sue Feeney - March 07, 1927 - August 04, 2020

Departed: 08/04/2020 (Boise)

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Harriet “Hattie Sue” Feeney, 93, passed away on August 4, 2020 after a long and full life that took her from Boise to Lewiston and back to Boise again. She left a loving legacy of devoted family and friends.

Hattie Sue was born in Boise, Idaho on March 7, 1927, the second daughter of Perry and Jessie Oxley, completing the family along with her sister, Patty Ann. She spent her early years living in numerous apartments and houses in Boise’s North End in her mother’s ongoing quest to find the perfect home. Hattie Sue’s father spent much of his career traveling the state as an engineer for the state of Idaho.

One of Hattie Sue’s fondest recollections of childhood was the year her family spent during the Great Depression living with her cherished grandparents in a bungalow near Hollywood. The neighborhood included celebrities Stan Laurel and Mary Martin. Hattie Sue charmed her family with stories of palling around with Mary Martin’s son, Larry Hagman, and the two sisters selling lemonade to the starlet Betty Grable from their corner lemonade stand.

In her teen years, Hattie Sue was immersed in her Boise High School life from playing the clarinet in the band, to sock hops, and trips to the Natatorium piled in a top down convertible with her cadre of friends. The school years spent in the North End forged a group of ten tightknit friends dubbing themselves “The Butterflies”. These fun-loving women shared lifelong friendships that later included yearly gatherings in McCall that lasted into their golden years.

In the fall semester of 1944, Hattie Sue began college at the University of Idaho and became a member of the Gamma Phi Beta sorority. There she met a sisterhood of women that became yet another group of forever friends. Hattie Sue followed in the Gamma Phi legacy of two aunts and her sister Patty Ann. That legacy continued when her three daughters and two granddaughters also pledged Gamma Phi Beta at the U of I.

One day, in her sophomore year of college, Hattie Sue joined a bridge mixer at the U of I student union building (the SUB) and met a young, handsome future law student and fraternity boy newly returned from the Pacific Combat theatre of World War II, Tom Feeney. Hattie Sue and Tom married on August 17, 1946 and made a home in Moscow while Tom completed law school. It was in Moscow that their first child, Mike, was born.

After law school, the young family moved to Lewiston, Idaho where Tom began his lifelong law career and Hattie Sue nurtured a loving and kid-friendly home for four more children; Chris then Cathy, and after a space of six years, Nancy and then Rick.

Hattie Sue was the consummate Mom and the Feeney household never met a stranger. She always made every person who came through her door feel welcomed and comfortable. Hattie Sue was her children’s biggest cheerleader and could always be found on the frontlines of all their life events, sports and activities as well as volunteering as room mother, bluebird leader and the PTA. As her children graduated from high school, Hattie Sue’s aspirations for each one was the same—complete college, be happy, follow your dreams, and live life without reservation.

With five kids, every Christmas was an event for the Feeney household. Tom would search the Lewiston valley and beyond for the best Santa figurine to buy and her collection grew to the hundreds. Hattie Sue became a bit of a celebrity for a day when she was featured on the front page of the Lewiston Morning Tribune in a Christmas day photo and article proudly showing off her impressive Santa collection.

Every July throughout the decade of the 60’s, Hattie Sue and Tom would gather their brood of five children in the car and drive to Crystal Beach Resort in McCall where they rendezvoused with the same group of ten families. They spent the week teaching their children to water ski, taking long boat trips around the lake in the pink and gray boat christened the “Fee Man Tu”, gathering for lively happy hours and singing songs around the campfire late into the night. To all involved, those weeks spent at the lake are remembered as the most idyllic and happiest of summer vacations.

Hattie Sue’s long life in her beloved town of Lewiston with her family, and Tom at her side, was filled with cherished friendships and all the things she loved to do. She was an avid bridge player and many friendships were celebrated around the bridge table. She had a creative spirit that was realized in a love of sewing, crafting and painting. Her creations became gifts to family and friends that are still cherished to this day.

For 63 years, Hattie Sue had a steadfast loyalty to her hometown of Lewiston. She gave back to that community in a myriad of ways. She was a member or the Lewiston Service League, PEO and a faithful member and volunteer for the Episcopal Church of the Nativity. She served on the board of the North Idaho Children’s Home and spent many years driving her car to the homes of the elderly in need with Meals on Wheels.

Hattie Sue’s legacy of love grew over the years to encompass her 10 grandchildren who knew her as Nana. She provided her big, warm Lewiston home as a haven for fun, play and imagination. Nana adored her grandchildren and celebrated every choice and path they took into adulthood.

In 2007, after sharing 61 years of marriage, Hattie Sue’s beloved husband, Tom, died of natural causes. In 2013, Hattie Sue decided to move back to her hometown of Boise bringing her life around full circle. During the last seven years she was blessed with a new generation of members of her family, her six great grandchildren. Some of her most joyous moments were spent welcoming and snuggling each new great grandbaby. Now back in her birthplace, Hattie Sue enjoyed seven happy and contented years filled with her loving network of children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and new and renewed friendships.

Hattie Sue was truly the heart of her family and her kindness, devotion and love will always be remembered by those blessed to have known her.

Hattie Sue is survived by her five children and ten grandchildren: Michael Feeney, wife Marilyn Feeney, and children Lauren Feeney and husband Michael Martin, and John Feeney and wife Becca Feeney; Christine Dixon, husband Dennis Dixon (deceased), and children Ashley Dowell and husband Ryan Dowell, and Anne Edwards and husband Steen Edwards; Catherine Janis, and children Ryan Janis and Jeffrey Janis; Nancy Hatfield, husband Steven Hatfield, and children Tyler Hatfield and Samuel Hatfield; and Richard Feeney, and children Amanda Feeney and husband Nate Blair and Natalie Feeney. She is also survived by six great grandchildren: Luke and Abigail Dowell; Elliot, Regan and Scout Edwards; and Ada Feeney.

Hattie Sue was preceded in death by her husband Thomas Feeney, her parents Perry and Jessie (Chrisman) Oxley, her sister Patricia (Oxley) Collins and brother- in- law Steven Collins.

The family wants to especially recognize the compassionate and heroic doctors, nurses and aides of the COVID 7th floor of St Luke’s Medical Center of Boise.

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Frances M. Cornelson - November 07, 1928 - August 01, 2020

Departed: 08/01/2020 (Boise)

Obituary Preview: Frances was her own boss, and she liked it that way. She raised four daughters and spent not a day in the paid workforce. For this she was eternally grateful, loving her life as a stay-at-home mother, a consummate gardener, a proficient seamstress, and a dedicated preserver of food. Frances was a true Westerner and a person of the land, with an independent spirit, grit, and the traits that embody the best values of the American West. From age 5 until age 17 Frances lived and worked on the family homestead in the Salt River Canyon in Wyoming, tending lambs and calves and checking the fence line on horseback. Frances spent time at the beloved homestead every year until her death. She delighted in camping, horses, and the great outdoors.

Frances was an intellectual person with a passion for learning, graduating from high school at the age of 16. After raising her four daughters, she returned to college at age 54 and earned a bachelors degree in art. Her degree encouraged creativity in endless ways, which she also nourished in her children and grandchildren.

She loved reading and enjoyed both her book club and programs at the Log Cabin Literacy Center. Some of her favorite authors were Ivan Doig, Ernest Hemmingway, Wallace Steiger, and Amy Tan. She was passionate about poetry and encouraged family members to take Robert Frost's advice and follow the road less traveled.

Frances attended church regularly was a person of deep faith who prized both science and religion. Perhaps more uncommon for her generation, she was committed to cultivating in herself a contemporary and open-minded perspective on culture and politics.

She was also a humanitarian, which was reflected in both her attitudes and her actions. Frances hosted international visitors and dedicated many hours to teaching immigrants and others to speak and read English. Other volunteer activities included managing the library at her church, engaging in activities to provide meals and clothing to homeless, Steven Ministry work, crisis call center service, and 4-H leadership and judging. Her love for the outdoors and the west translated into a deep concern for the environment and a dedication to recycling and repurposing.

Frances was a loving person who was interested in the lives of others and was well loved in return. She was a caring daughter, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, and great-grandmother. Her parents, Stewart and Lillian Cornelson, and her sister and brother-in law, Joyce and Buck Lee, preceded her in death. She will be deeply missed by her four daughters: Sharlene Green (Allen Traywick), Shannon Freeman (Terry Shaffer), Kathleen Cornelson Smith (Stephen Smith), and Brenda Freeman (Ken Coll), and by her six grandchildren: Ryan Froehlich (Vanessa Corson), Clint Froehlich (Richard Whaling), Piper Traywick, Kellan Smith (Ian Shiach), Grayson Smith, and Kate Coll (Niko Contos), as well as her two great-grandchildren (Owen Froehlich and Bennet Froehlich).

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In addition to traditional funeral services, Summers Funeral Homes - Boise Chapel also provides cremation services for families who prefer this option. The funeral home's crematory is located on-site, ensuring that families can trust that their loved ones are being cared for with dignity and respect. From direct cremation to cremation with memorial services, the funeral home offers a range of cremation options designed to meet individual needs.

Community Involvement

Summers Funeral Homes - Boise Chapel is deeply committed to giving back to the community it serves. The funeral home participates in various local events and charities, including fundraising initiatives for hospice care and bereavement support groups. By engaging with the community in meaningful ways, the funeral home demonstrates its dedication to supporting families beyond the funeral service itself.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an obituary?

An obituary is a written notice that announces the death of a person, typically including their name, age, date of birth and death, and other biographical information. It may also include details about their life, achievements, and surviving family members.

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Obituaries serve as a way to inform friends, family, and community members of a person's passing, allowing them to pay their respects and offer condolences. They also provide a permanent record of a person's life and legacy.

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A typical obituary includes the person's name, age, date of birth and death, place of residence, occupation, education, military service, hobbies, and surviving family members. It may also include details about their life story, achievements, and accomplishments.

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The length of an obituary can vary depending on the publication and the family's preferences. Typically, it ranges from a few sentences to several paragraphs.

Can I include photos in an obituary?

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The submission process varies depending on the publication or platform. You can usually find guidelines on their website or by contacting their customer service department directly.

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The cost of publishing an obituary varies widely depending on the publication, word count, and other factors. Some newspapers and online platforms offer free or low-cost options, while others may charge several hundred dollars or more.

Can I write my own obituary in advance?

Yes, many people choose to write their own obituary in advance as a way to take control of how they want to be remembered. This can also help alleviate the burden on their loved ones during a difficult time.

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A death notice is a brief announcement of a person's passing, typically including only the most basic information. An obituary is a longer, more detailed tribute that provides a fuller picture of the person's life.

Can I include humor or personality in an obituary?

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How long after someone passes away should I wait before publishing an obituary?

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Don't hesitate to reach out to a trusted friend, family member, or professional writer for assistance. They can help you craft a beautiful tribute during a difficult time.

Can I include quotes or lyrics in an obituary?

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How do I handle conflicting opinions within the family about what to include in an obituary?

Hold open and honest discussions with family members to come to a consensus. If necessary, consider seeking guidance from a neutral third party like a funeral director or counselor.

Can I write an obituary for someone who has been deceased for many years?

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What if I'm unsure about what type of information to include in an obitary?

Contact a funeral home or professional writer for guidance. They can provide valuable insights and help you craft a beautiful tribute that honors your loved one's life.

How do I preserve an obitary for future generations?

You can save physical copies of the obitary in scrapbooks or memory boxes. Many online platforms also offer digital archiving options so that future generations can access the obitary online.