Jay Biggers was born November 1, 1940 to Elburn and Arleen Biggers.  Later, two more children were born, Butch and Jim.  This made the family complete.  Jay passed away on April 12, 2024 at Ashley Manor in Payette, Idaho.   Jay grew up on a ranch in upper Brownlee.  He attended a one-room school for his first eight grades.  No bus was available, so he rode a horse to school about 1 1/2 miles.  He attended and graduated from Emmett High School.  ...

 Our beloved and beautiful mother, Shirlee Ann Aggeler passed into the arms of her sweet Jesus on March 27, 2024.  Mom was born March 10, 1937, in Clinton, Oklahoma to Daniel and Anna Buncheck, the youngest of three daughters, with sisters Bonnie and Betty, both of whom are still alive.  Mom’s family moved to Oklahoma City when she was in third grade and she stayed there until her senior year of high school when her parents made the move for work to Mountain Home,...

 Cheryl Lee (Anson) Fisher was born March 13, 1946 in Nampa, Idaho to Bill and Pat Anson.  She passed away March 29, 2024.  Cheryl spent most of her childhood in the Kuna and Nampa, Idaho areas.  Her early school years were spent at the Happy Valley school in rural Canyon County, near the farm.  She attended high school for 2 years.    In 1962, she married Harvey Fisher and moved to Emmett, where she graduated Emmett High in 1964.  Cheryl worked...

   Margaret “Rae” Nicolona passed away on Sunday evening, March 24, 2024, at the Life Care Center of Treasure Valley, Boise, ID.    Rae was born October 6, 1943, in Emmett, ID, to Joseph and Margaret Foruria. She attended Emmett schools and married Delbert Johnson, the father of her two children, in 1959.  Rae resided in her home in Boise, ID, her whole life and raised her children, Rick and Lisa, in that home.  Rae’s life centered around her...

 Glenda Ann Strunk (Brott) was born in Twin Falls, Idaho, June 21, 1948, to Ray and Opal Brott.  She passed away at her home in Emmett, Idaho, on April 14th, 2024, with her husband, children and grandchildren by her side.    Glenda spent her early childhood in Twin Falls and then moved to Bruneau, Idaho where she attended junior high and high school.  She had three brothers, Homer, Donnell and Kenny, and two sisters, Charlotte and Linda.    Glenda married...

 David Wayne Bowman, age 68, passed away on the evening of April 5, 2024, at his home in Emmett, Idaho. He was surrounded by those he loved.  David was born November 14, 1955, in Ontario, Oregon, to Paul and Clara Bowman. He attended schools in Boise and Emmett, graduating from Emmett High School in 1974. David was a talented athlete and excelled in basketball.  David married Janet Richarz on August 22, 1975, in Boise, Idaho. They lived in Boise for two years and then moved to...

   Leona McCaulou, age 77, passed away April 1, 2024. She was born to Lester and Elizabeth Bayes on June 18, 1946, in New Plymouth, ID. She joined 5 older siblings Ella Baxter, Lester Bayes, Walter Bayes, Virginia (Bayes) Waters, Dorothy (Bayes) Rogers. Then two younger siblings joined the family, David Bayes, and Hazel (Bayes) Brown.    Her parents purchased 40 acres of sagebrush outside of New Plymouth, ID, where Leona was born in a tar paper shack which is currently a...

 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James “Jim” Longest, a beloved son, brother, and friend. He departed peacefully in his sleep on April 1, 2024 at the age of 57.  Jim was born to Ben and Jewell Longest on June 30, 1966. He was raised in Boise, where he spent his formative years exploring the great outdoors by hunting and fishing with his dad and other family members. Jim, who enjoyed riding both bicycles and motorbikes, was always ready to embark...

   On March 27, 2024, God called Eloise Pearl Moore home. She passed away peacefully at home in Emmett, ID, surrounded by her loving family.    Eloise was born to Carl and Hazel Friesen on August 11, 1934, in Pasadena, California. She moved to Salinas, CA, where she met William Earl Moore and was married on September 18, 1953. Together they welcomed their first son Kenneth, followed by daughter Terri, and finally their last son William. They shared 65 beautiful years...

 On March 24th 2024, Brian Briscoe was reunited with his father, Melvin and brother, Rulon. Brian was born March 29th, 1960 to Fay and Melvin Briscoe in Great Falls, Montana. Brian's family moved to Emmett when he was 3 years old. He was the 3rd of 8 children.  In 1978 Brian met Shirlee while attending Emmett High School. Shirlee and Brian got married in 1981 and had 3 beautiful children Michael, Lindsay, and Tyler.  After High School Brian started to work with Larry...