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VanNoy (Van) Gray Bishop, 74, of Nampa, passed away Monday, Feb 8, 2021, at his home in Mazatlan, Mexico. Van was born on August 22, 1946 in Nampa, ID to George Edward Bishop and Madge Gray Bishop. Van and his two older brothers, Jack and Gary, were raised in Nampa until 1952. They then moved to Jerome, where George started a tractor sales company giving Van the opportunity to “drag main” on a tractor. It was in Jerome that all three brothers met their future wives. Years...

Robbie Louise Muchow, 81 of Nampa, died on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. Robbie was born on August 7, 1939 to Oscar and Rosella Flowers, in Big Springs, TX. She spent her childhood and youth years in Texas where she became a Majorette. She enjoyed twirling so much, she gave performances to family and friends every Fourth of July. She graduated from college and went on to work as a 911 Dispatcher and loved working for non-profit organizations. She was blessed with four children: Roger Lee, Ricky...

Alice G. Coiteux, 96 of Nampa, passed on Saturday, February 27, 2021. Alice was born on November 7, 1924 to Harry and Ruby Gifford in Reynolds Creek, ID; where she was also raised. She married Joseph Coiteux and shortly after, started a family. They had two sons, Reginol and Steven, and lived on a farm in Sand Hallow. They were married for over 60 years before Joe’s passing in 2005. Alice helped support her family by working at Simplot for over 35 years.   Alice is survived by...

James E. (Jim) Davis was born March 10th, 1939 in Arlington Kentucky and passed away one month after heart surgery February 25th, 2021 at his home in Homedale, Idaho. Jim moved with his parents 3 brothers and 4 sister, to Idaho in 1954. He worked for Fleetwood Homes of Idaho for 45 years. Jim married Carol Boston of Nampa and together they raised 2 daughters, Kelly and Tammy Davis. In 1974 Jim married Carolyn J Kirk (Brockus) and together they raised her three children Jeff, Karen and...

Tony Berg was born on September 3, 1934 in Rupert, Idaho to Anthony L. “Tony” & Lena Berg. At the young age of three months, the family moved to a farm in Nampa, Idaho. They farmed until 1949 and then moved to town. Tony attended Nampa High School, graduating in 1952. After graduation, he then enlisted in the US Navy. His time spent in the US Navy was in San Diego and Hawaii during the Korean War. He was honorable discharged as a 2nd class officer in 1956. He worked for Hood...

To say that Peggy Joann Hogan Daniels of Meridian, ID just sampled life would be a major understatement.  By the time she departed for her heavenly adventure on February 13th 2021 she was a master of her own flavorful compilation of fashion, food, family, faith, and a fancy for fervor that is unmatched.  Even as she made her entrance into the world on Friday June 21st 1957 as the second child to Fredrick Edward Hogan and Phyllis Mae Hogan in Nampa, ID her electric individuality...

Chief Warrant Officer 3 George Geoffrey (Geoff) Laubhan lost his life on Feb. 2, 2021, when his UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter crashed while on an Idaho Army National Guard training mission.   Geoff was born on Feb. 13, 1981, to George and Terry (Stanton) Laubhan in Nampa, Idaho. Geoff grew up in Middleton, Idaho. At an early age, Geoff began going on hunting trips with his dad. He was an Eagle Scout and participated in football, track and band, graduating from...