OBITUARIES
Lloyd E. Markus
Oct 4, 2017
Lloyd E. Markus, 87 of Nampa, passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2017 at the home of his daughter. He was born on August 4, 1930 in Lakeview, South Dakota, the fourth of eight children born to Kathryn and William Markus. The family moved west finding work with government defense projects, sometimes living in makeshift housing until more permanent accommodations were...
Robert G. Fiora
Oct 4, 2017
Robert G. Fiora, age 81, of Melba, Idaho, died peacefully on October 4, 2017 at a Emmett care center. An online guest book is available at www.nampafuneralhome.com Born in Oakland, California, he fell in love with Idaho while he was in basic training at "Gowen Field" for the Air National Guard. He proudly served his country & retired from the...
Richard G. Madariaga
Oct 3, 2017
Richard G. Madariaga. Born August 6, 1927. 90 years young. Richard began his life so many years ago along side his family of 11 brothers and sisters. He was one of the younger more mysterious children. He always went on about how athletic and how tough his brothers were. He especially took a liking to his brother Sab. His favorite...
Ellis 'Mick' Jerome Miller
Oct 3, 2017
Ellis Jerome Miller (82) was born March 11, 1935, in Kansas City, Missouri. His parents, Dr. Emery and Frances Miller often told how he wiggled & wiggled at the hospital when they arrived to adopt him as if to say, "Pick me! Pick me!" Mick was raised in Missouri, Twin Falls, and Nampa, Idaho. He joined the military at 18...
Vernon Carpenter
Oct 2, 2017
Vernon Carpenter stepped into heaven Monday evening October 2, 2017 after celebrating his 80th birthday, surrounded by his adoring family. A Funeral Service to honor and celebrate his life will be held at 11 AM on Friday, October 13, 2017 at the College Church of the Nazarene, 504 E. Dewey Ave. Nampa with military honors by personnel from the Idaho...
Rosemary Constance 'Connie''Bobbi' Smith
Sep 27, 2017
Rosemary Constance 'Connie' Smith passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 27, 2017. Her family called her 'Bobbi,' the nickname she was given by her granddaughter when she was two years old. Bobbi was as enduring as her nickname, as she valiantly and strongly resisted the Alzheimer's that finally led to her death. Rosemary was born to German immigrants,...
Janet Kay Mendenhall
Sep 27, 2017
Janet Kay Mendenhall, 73, of Nampa, went to Heaven on Sept. 27, 2017. Her favorite verse was John 3:16, which reads: "God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son. Anyone who believes in him will not die but will have eternal life." Janet was born in Seattle, WA Oct. 9, 1943. She became a Christian...
William Donald 'Bill' Elmer
Sep 27, 2017
William Donald 'Bill' Elmer, of Nampa, Idaho, passed away at home on Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at the age of 64. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Bud and Betty Elmer. Bill is survived by his wife, Margo Rae Elmer (Bennett), daughter Anni and her husband William Merrick of Windsor, Colorado and son Erik and his wife...
Donald R. Clark
Sep 25, 2017
Donald Robert Clark, 85, beloved husband of the late Phyllis Jean (Perringer), died peacefully on Monday, September 25, 2017, while surrounded by his loving family. Don was part of our greatest generation; proud of his patriotic duty with service in the Air Force, having served for 22 years. He served in various locations, including Nebraska, California, Mississippi, Hawaii, Thailand, and...
Michael Lea Mcclune
Sep 24, 2017
Michael Lea McClune, 63, of Nampa, died Sunday, September 24, 2017 at his home. A public viewing and visitation will be held on Friday, September 29, 2017 from 10:30 to 11:30 AM at the Nampa Funeral Home, Yraguen Chapel followed by a graveside service at 1:00 P.M. Friday, September 29, 2017 at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery, Boise. Arrangements are...
Viris 'Vi' Irma Long
Sep 22, 2017
Viris "Vi" Irma Long, 87, of Nampa, Idaho, passed away September 22, 2017, after a courageous one year battle with cancer. Now she has gone to be with Jesus. Her smile and witty comments will be missed. There will be a viewing and visitation at the Nampa Funeral Home, Yraguen Chapel, 415 12th Ave. So. 208-442-8171 on Tuesday evening, October...
Patricia Mcginnis
Sep 20, 2017
Patricia Berry McGinnis April 19, 1930 September 20, 2017 Patricia Berry McGinnis, 87, of Nampa, died Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at a Nampa care facility. She was born on April 19, 1930 in Jamestown, North Dakota to James and Louise Seabold Berry the first of two children. She was raised and educated in North Dakota graduating from Jamestown College. She...
Velma Lola Tipton
Sep 13, 2017
Velma Lola (Cupp) Tipton, Nampa, left her earthly home to join her Heavenly Father Wednesday, September 13, 2017at Meridian, ID. Graveside services will be held at 2:30 P. M. at Canyon Hill Cemetery, Caldwell, ID. Monday, September 18, 2017. Velma was born November 12, 1917 to William M. and Lola L. (Morgan) Cupp at Caldwell, ID. She grew up in...
Gene E. Clark
Sep 12, 2017
This is a short story of Gene E. Clarks life and his family. It is a story we would like to share with you today. It all started on September 11, 1933, in Dallas, Texas. Gene was born to Frank (Jack) Everett Clark and Alice Eileen Swann-Clark. Gene was an only child. Very much loved and adored by his mother...
Flossie Chancellor
Sep 12, 2017
Flossie Chancellor July 5, 1919 September 12, 2017 Florence C. "Flossie" Chancellor, 98, of Nampa, passed away peacefully in her sleep on September 12, 2017. Flossie was born on July 5, 1919 in a small, rural town of Compton, Arkansas. Her parents were Edger Allen and Ida Mae Sims Thrall. Together the couple had 6 boys and Flossie; she was...
Phyllis Brown Perkins Howard
Sep 12, 2017
Phyllis Howard was born February 24, 1934, in Bluffton, Indiana, to E. B. and Velda Hartley, the oldest of three girls. She died at her home on September 12 after successfully living with cancer for 14 years. Phyllis spent her childhood in various parsonages in northeast Indiana as part of the Hartley ministry team and spent vacations and holidays with...
Pauline Monteith
Sep 6, 2017
Pauline Monteith went to be with her family in Heaven, September 6, 2017. The Lord took Pauline Monteith home September 6, 2017, after a long battle will Alzheimers disease. She was the third child, out of eleven, born to Walter and LaVona Elmore. She Married Donald L. Monteith in June 1954. They lived in Idaho, California and back to Idaho....
Robert D. Bolen
Sep 6, 2017
Robert David Bolen, 77, of Nampa, passed away on September 6, 2017 of natural causes. A memorial service will be held at 12:30 pm. Friday September 15, 2017 at Nampa Funeral Home Yraguen Chapel, 415 12th Ave. S. Robb was born on February 18, 1940 in Lexington, Nebraska to Ralph and Opal Otis Bolen. He was confined to bed with...
Ronald Schlapia
Sep 1, 2017
Ronald Schlapia April 1, 1946 September 1, 2017 After fighting for over 2 months at St. Alphonsus-Nampa and Vibra Hospital, Ron passed away on September 1, 2017. His hearts desire was to go to his home in Nampa with Denice, his wife of 30 years. But God had a better plan for Ron. Ron went to his heavenly home with...
Russell Edward, Smith Sr.
Aug 31, 2017
Russell Edward Smith, Sr. 8/26/1961 8/30/2017 Russell Edward Smith, Sr. was born in LaSalle, IL on August 26th, 1961 to his mother, Catherine Anne Miller, and his father, Franklin Eugene Smith. He was born as the middle child of 7 children. His sisters, Robin and Lorri, and his older brother, Frank, Jr. preceded his birth. His younger sisters, Tracy and...
