OBITUARIES
Joyce Estelle Troyer
Oct 14, 2017
Joyce Estelle Troyer, age 60 of Nampa, went to be with her Lord Saturday, October 14, 2017, surrounded by her family. Joyce was born in Starbuck, WA on May 11,1957 to William and Carol Stockton. She was the 3rd of six children. Her growing up years were spent moving between Idaho and California while her dad was a pastor. In...
Parke Butcher
Oct 12, 2017
Parke Butcher, 81, of Nampa, passed away Thursday, October 12, 2017 at his home. A celebration of Life Service will be held at 1:00 P.M. Monday October 23, 2017 at the Christian Faith Center, 31 S. Midland Blvd in Nampa. Arrangements are under the direction of the Nampa Funeral Home, Yraguen Chapel where an online guestbook is available at www.nampafuneralhome.com...
Richard 'Dick' Delbert Claiborne
Oct 9, 2017
Richard "Dick" Delbert Claiborne was born on October 16, 1931 in Jerome, Idaho. He attended several grade schools until his family moved to Boise when he was 13yo. He attended Franklin School (an all grade school) and graduated from Boise High in 1949. He attended BJC and then joined the Air Force where he served three years as a Postal...
Lorraine Frances Boehlke
Oct 9, 2017
Lorraine Frances Schmidt, Grandma B as she was affectionately called, was born December 23, 1920, in Eustis Nebraska to Samuel Gottlieb Schmidt and Wilhelmina Frederica 'Minnie' Kaes Schmidt. She was the oldest of three girls. Lorraine graduated from Eustis High School as valedictorian of her class. The Schmidt family had to leave Nebraska because of the drought and Lorraine stayed...
Gary Carlton Hawk
Oct 9, 2017
Gary Carlton Hawk died of a heart attack on October 9, 2017 at the age of 82. Gary was born in Paducah, Texas, on March 28, 1935, the second child of Alma Maye Sosebee and Cecil Miller Hawk. He was welcomed into the family by his older sister Shirley Cecile Hawk Jackson. He was preceded in death by his parents,...
Leo Ellis Axtell
Oct 7, 2017
Leo Ellis Axtell, 89 of Nampa, Idaho left us peacefully Sat, Oct. 7 2017, after a courageous battle with COPD. Leo was born Dec. 11, 1927 in Wewela, South Dakota to George W. & Myrtle Rose Axtell. He was the youngest of 8 children. Leo graduated from Keya Paha High School in Springview, NE in 1946. After graduation he and...
Sandra Ellen Brown
Oct 6, 2017
Sandra Ellen Brown, 79, passed away peacefully in a nursing home in Nampa, Idaho, on October 6, 2017, after sustaining traumatic brain injury and paralysis as a result of being hit by a car during the 2014 Nampa Fun Run. She was sadly preceded in death in June by her husband Kenneth, who never recovered from her accident. Sandra was...
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...
