Claretta James Obituary Claretta Joy James, 89, of Nampa, passed away at her home on Dec. 5, 2023. A Graveside Service will be held at 10 AM on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023 at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery, Boise. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1 PM at the Christ Reformed Church, 12693 Orchard Ave. in Nampa on Thursday, Dec. 21, 2023. There will be a viewing and visitation at the Nampa Funeral Home, Yraguen Chapel, 415 12th Ave. So. on Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023 from 6 8 PM. Claretta Joy James was born on November 18, 1934, first born of her parents. She grew up in southern Michigan. Her family went to church since she could remember. Her relationship with God became a very important part of her life. She met the love of her life on a blind date; that love blossomed and she later married Harold Edward James on January 14, 1955. They moved across country to California raising a family of four (Doug, Janet, Bryan, Duane). She would always talk about Jesus and the importance of her faith. Harold and Claretta later moved to Nampa to make their home. She was a member of the Christ Reformed Church in Nampa. She is survived by her family including; sons Bryan and Duane; a sister, Ellen; a brother, Jim, and the families of all of her children, including those of Doug, and Janet. She lived a life of generosity and was always caring towards the people she interacted with. Claretta was preceded in death by her husband and her son, Doug. An online guest book is available at www.nampafuneralhome.com A Graveside Service will be held at 10 AM on Dec. 21, 2023 at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery, Boise. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 1 PM at the Christ Reformed Church, 12693 Orchard Ave. in Nampa. Services are under the direction of the Nampa Funeral Home, Yraguen Chapel. Services Committal Thursday December 21, 2023 10:00 AM Idaho State Veterans Cemetery 10100 Horseshoe Bend Rd Boise, Idaho 83714 Celebration of Life Thursday December 21, 2023 1:00 PM Christ Reformed Church 12693 Orchard Ave. Nampa, ID 83686