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Glade Norman Brimhall of Nampa, passed away December 20, 2011 at the age of 91. Glade was born July 13, 1920 in Payson, UT to Joseph and Rebecca Losee Brimhall. Glade grew up and went to school in Payson and graduated from high school there. After high school Glade moved to Seattle, Washington to attend Barber School. It was there that he met and later married Minnie Annie Knoepfie on May 18, 1941. Glade and Minnie became the parents of six children: sons David and Gordon and daughters Karen, Glenda, Norma and Becky.  After 23 years of marriage Glade and Minnie divorced. On September 9, 1967 Glade married Sarah Ella Naegle inCouer D’ Alene,IDand gained three more children: Sarah, Dustin and Charles Amrine. As a young man and for part of his adult life Glade worked as a builder in and around Payson and theSaltLakevalley. He was proud of the opportunity he had to work on the visitor’s center atTemple SquareinSalt Lake City. Glade loved to tell stories to his grandchildren about working there. Besides building Glade was a Barber for a short period and always had time to give a haircut. Over the years Glade and his family also lived and worked in Washington, Texas, Montana, Wyoming, Oregon and for the last 25 years or so was a resident of Nampa, Idaho.

Glade is survived by his wife of 44 years, Sarah; sons: David and Gordon Brimhall and Dustin Amrine; daughters: Karen Hubbard, Glenda Love, Norma Hardman, Becky Fulton and Sarah Best. He was preceded in death by a son Charles Allan Amrine.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, January 3, 2012 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,927 Ruth Lane,Nampa. A viewing will be held at the church from 10-10:45 a.m. prior to the services. Arrangements are under the direction of the Zeyer Funeral Chapel,Nampa. 467-7300

E.J. “Jack” Zimmerman departed this earthly probation November 20, 2011, two days after his 88^th birthday. Jack was born to Lillian Fitzgerald and Ela James Zimmerman in Harrisonville, Missouri, Nov. 18, 1923. He worked as a master mechanic for his livelihood on many dam and road projects all over the world. He is predeceased by his only sibling, Myrtle Lee Zimmerman. Jack was married to Lois Irean Parman and they had three children, Sandra Boggis Ashby, Randy Zimmerman, and Jacklyn Zimmerman. He has four grandchildren, Timothy Boggis, Stacey Zimmerman Smekofske, Kristin Zimmerman, and E.J. Zimmerman. He has 9 great grandchildren, all living in the greater Nampa, Idaho area. He was greatly loved by his family and will be sorely missed by family and friends.

Betty Lou Miller, 86, of Nampa passed away Saturday, November 5, 2011 at a local care center.  Services were held in he honor on Thursday, November 10th at the Zeyer Funeral Chapel. The following poem was written in her honor.

John Daniel Wood, 63, “Big John” is what he referred to himself as, passed away as result of a fatal ATV accident in the OwyheeMountainson October 29, 2011.  He died doing what he loved most, living life to the fullest.  His favorite saying was “Life Is Good”.  He had a good life.  He was born to Cecil (Moose) and Edna (Pearson) Wood, both of Melba, on December 2, 1947 in Nampa.  He owned and operated Wood Pump Co. for 40 years. He never met a challenge that he didn’t meet head-on, whether it be a competition or just trying to build something. If he couldn’t find what he was looking for in a store, he fabricated it.  He was an absolute genius in creating whatever it took to get the job done. Many people looked to him for help, which he was always ready to give.  “Big John” never met a stranger.  Young or old, rich or poor, it didn’t matter to him. He had the gift of gab and didn’t hesitate to use it. “Big John” had a vast array of friends who shared his love of many sports. He was an avid drag racer at Firebird Raceway where he was a member of the Melba Outlaws race team. There he bonded with many including the New Team (owners of the racetrack) who was always supportive and became like family to him. He was proud of his race team members who have taken 1^st Place many times. He was a competitive pool player, having played for the Cook’s Two-Holer Bar in Melba for 27 years. There again, he had a great team of players that took 1^st Place.  They too were guys he was extremely proud of. When he wasn’t doing either of those activities he was snowmobiling or riding his 4-wheeler. He loved SilverCity and the Owyhee Mountains and spent endless hours there. No moss grew under him.  He was always on the go.  He would put all this aside for his family. If an occasion came up with one of the granddaughters or sons, he was there. He enjoyed being a member of the Nampa Elk’s Lodge #1389 for 34 years, getting together to cheer on the Boise State Broncos.  He was a loving husband to his wife of almost 46 years, Sandy, a cherished father to his sons Troy Wood  and Jake (Skee) Wood both of Nampa, and an awesome grandpa to Libertee and Lily Wood.

Survivors include his wife, their sons, daughter-in-law, granddaughters, sister Gayle Wood of Boise and J.D. (Sylvan) Adamson of Nampa, his nieces, nephews and numerous cousins.

A celebration will be held at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, November 5, 2011 at the Melba High School south gymnasium, 6870 Stokes Ave.  A viewing will be held from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Friday, November 4^th at the Zeyer Funeral Chapel, 83 N Midland Blvd, Nampa. (467-7300). Burial will be at Melba Cemetery.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Melba Quick Response Unit, 109 4^th St. Melba, ID 83641.

Mirla Francis Whiting Morgan, 81 of Nampa passed away peacefully at her home on October 22, 2011.  She was born December 21, 1929 in Pocatello,Idaho to Ralph and Irene Snyder Whiting, the seventh of 10 children. She lived in Crystal, Idaho until the age of three when the family moved to Salmon.  Mirla was raised during the great depression on a ranch where she worked and played with her family. She graduated from Salmon High School. On December 10, 1948 she married her eternal sweetheart, Theo Morgan, in theIdaho Falls LDS Temple. They lived in Salmon where they ranched until 1961 when they moved to Nampa. In 1996 they moved to the Kuna area.  Mirla faithfully served her family and others throughout her life.

Mirla is survived by her husband, Theo; children: Brenda (Charles) Hassard, Marta (Jerry) Ogden, Cheryl (Gary)Bradshaw, Kent (Gina) Morgan, Nancy (Terry) Bradshaw, Janel (Lance) Thueson and Kevin (Katherine) Morgan; 33 grandchildren and 44 great-grandchildren; her sisters: Katheryne Stokes, Margaret Patten, Colleen Arave and Lois Farr and brother Dan Whiting. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Clint and Ralph, sisters Lucille Infanger and Helen Parmenter; one granddaughter Kissandra and one great-granddaughter Morgan Ashley.

Funeral services will be held at 12 Noon, Saturday, October 29, 2011 at the Kuna LDS Stake Center, corner of Blackcat and Kuna Road.  A viewing will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, October 28^th at the Zeyer Funeral Chapel, 83 N. Midland Blvd in Nampa and at the church from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. Saturday prior to the services.

Our beautiful loving Mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend, Donna Mae passed away October 17, 2011 at the age of 80.  She fought a courageous battle with cancer. She was born in Longview, Washington to William Merton and Winnie Belle Steele Crittenden on April 8, 1931.  She enjoyed growing up near her grandparents and playing in the woods near her home.  She loved the Washington coast area.  Her family moved to the Nampa area in 1946.  Mom graduated from Nampa High School. She married Ward David Bettis on May 28, 1951 and later divorced.

On March 4, 1967, Mom married William Leon Morgan in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple.  Together they blended their families and created a wonderful home for us in Nampa. It was a home filled with love, fun and laughter.  Mom enjoyed playing the piano, accordion and singing.  She made the best apple pies and enjoyed her garden. She also enjoyed working on cross word puzzles and reading.

Mom was an active member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She diligently fulfilled various church callings. She found great peace and comfort in visiting and serving in the Boise LDS Temple.

Our mother will be missed deeply, but we celebrate her life, her compassion, her tenderness and her tireless devotion to others. Our memories of her are filled with love, knowing that this life is a small step in God’s eternal plan of happiness and she will enjoy the fruits and peace of a good life until we meet again.

Donna is survived by her children: Connie (Perry) Tolman, Billee Leigh (Lynn) Barnhill, Cindy (Steve) Whitaker, David (Angie) Bettis, Debra (Kirt) Beecher, Robert Morgan, Byron (Dixie) Morgan, Maureen (Mike) James, Tracy (Donovan) Bosworth, Trudy (David) Chappell.   She leaves a legacy of 35 grandchildren and 39 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her brothers: Freddie (Cindy) Weber, Hubert, and Robert, sisters: Sallee (Paul) Oakes, Connie (Layne) Hadlock, Margy (Chris) Pfeifer, Sharon, Carol Ann,  Celeste and Rhonda. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, five brothers, a sister and one grandson.

Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Wednesday, October 19th at the Nampa Idaho North LDS Stake Center,6111 Birch Lane, Nampa.  There will be a viewing held from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, October 18th at the Zeyer Funeral Chapel, 83 N Midland Blvd in Nampa and at the church from 11:30 to 12:45 p.m. Wednesday prior to the funeral service. The interment will take place at Hillcrest Memorial Gardens.

Donna has requested that donations be made to the General Missionary Fund of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

A very special thank you to her Nampa33^rd ward family, Dr. Agee and Dr. Pulver.

We already miss you Mom, but know that you are being welcomed by your family on the other side. We look forward to that future happy reunion when we will all be together.  May the Lord bless you and keep you until we meet again.

William Owen Oswald, 39 of Boise passed away Sunday, October 2, 2011.  A viewing will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, October 9th at Zeyer Funeral Chapel, 83 N. Midland Blvd., Nampa (208-467-7300).

Gene Willis Stoker, 84, died Wednesday, September 21, 2011 at Boise Valley View nursing home, 19 months after suffering a stoke. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, September 29 at the Northview LDS Chapel, 6711 Northview in Boise. A viewing will be held at the church from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. prior to the services. Internment will be held at 1:00 p.m. at the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery, 10100 Horseshoe Bend Road in Boise followed by visitation with friends/family and a meal to be served by the Eleventh Ward Relief Society at the Northview LDS Chapel. Arrangements are being provided by the Zeyer Funeral Chapel, Nampa (208-467-7300).

Gene was born November 1, 1926 in Ogden, Utah to Leslie Willis and Annie Weston Stoker.  His family later moved to Roy, UT where he spent most of his formative years. He began his adult life in 1944, when he graduated from Weber High School located in Ogden, UT.  Shortly after his graduation he joined the Navy. During his service he was stationed on the USS Estess which was an amphibious force command ship. This ship was designed as a floating command post with advanced communications equipment. On the USS Estess he acquired his knowledge of communication that he later in life used in his family business, Idaho Communications.

In 1945, while on leave, Gene married the love of his life, Claire Monde Alder, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. They were happily married for 66 years.

Gene’s naval services ended in 1946 at which point he began working with his father and brothers constructing bridges on government contracts. Later he worked for a local Boise business, Oakley Moody, after which he opened his own communication service business-Idaho Communications. Gene ran this family business for more than 30 years until it sold in 1991. Repairing two-way radios and communication equipment was his passion. He was also an original founder of Idaho Mountain Search and Rescue and had one of the first snowmobile dealerships in the state of Idaho. Gene also got his pilot’s license with over 1,000 hours of log time.

Friends and family will always remember how Gene would anticipate the change in season from fall to winter, which would bring the first fall of snow in the mountains. He loved to spend most of his time in the winter months in the high country where he could break trail and climb to the top of the ridge of a mountain on his latest version of snowmobile. Seeing him in a snowmobile suite and helmet was a familiar site to most that knew him. In the future, when a crisp coolness comes in the air, that always comes just before a snowfall, the thought of Gene Stoker on his snowmobile in the fresh snow will always come to our minds.

Gene is survived by his wife Claire A. Stoker; children: Chis (Gary) Bengochea, Kathy (Dave) Sibert, Art (Genel) Stoker, Doug (Samantha) Stoker and Robin S. Dunn; grandchildren: Tomosa Bengochea, Alicia Bengochea, Leah Bengochea, Levi Bengochea, Mondy Bengochea, Isaac Bengochea, Zane Bengochea, Beth Sandusky, Alli Sibert, Dustin Stoker, Ryan Stoker, Jesse Stoker, Brandon Stoker, Matthew Stoker, Tyson Stoker, Amy Cutter; great-grandchildren: Chandler Bengochea, Dominique Rasberry, Sabatian Bennigfield, Maisie Paquette, Lindsey Bengochea, Pete Bengochea, Maite Bengochea, Haddlee Bengochea, Shyloh Straitt, Abbalyne Cutter, Althia Cutter, Preston Stoker, Dallon Stoker; his siblings: Nell McKee, Joyce Jorgenson, Mary Christensen, Ann Inman, Leslie Stoker and Claude Stoker.

Irene Bernadette Choiniere, 57, of Nampa passed away Friday, August 19, 2011 at a local hospital. Irene was born February 12, 1954 in St. Albans, Vermont to Robert Dennis and Pauline R. Lussier Choiniere. She was the oldest female sibling of her family. She grew up on a farm and took care of the animals with help from her brothers and sisters. She attended Champlain College in Burlington, Ver. where she received an associate’s degree in law enforcement. During this time she traveled to Europe to visit France and Switzerland. After college she wanted to start a new life and so she traveled west. She met and married James Ayers and had two sons – Michael and Mark Ayers. They all eventually settled down in Nampa.
One of her favorite things to do was to go to church and play her harmonica. She really did love playing her harmonica. She also played a little bit of guitar. No matter what she did she always wanted the best for her two sons. She will always be remembered in our hearts.

Harvey Lloyd Smith, beloved husband, father, and grandfather left this world on September 11, 2011, in Meridian, Idaho. He was born August 31, 1931 in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Harvey spent most of his youth in Idaho Falls and in Vancouver, Washington during WWII. He attended Ricks College where he met his beloved wife, Luena Ransom Smith. They were married in the Logan Utah LDS Temple for time and eternity and enjoyed 58 years together.

Harvey lived in Seattle with his family while working for Boeing, and then took subsequent jobs in Utah, California, Arizona, and Idaho. Harvey and his wife eventually retired in Northern Utah.

Harvey is survived by his wife Luena Ransom Smith of Boise; sons Brian Lloyd Smith of Seattle, Washington, Preston Lee (Stacey) Smith of Newhall, California and Aaron Ransom (Darlee) Smith of Greenwood, Arkansas and daughters Shannan Smith (Berk) Wright of Arvada, Colorado and Kirsten Smith (Dan) Cambron of Boise, Idaho; fifteen grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

His main joy in life was his wife, kids, and “granks” and there was never a doubt in any of their minds as to his love for them. Being with him was never dull and his wit, love, and generosity will be missed by all. Thanks to those who cared for him and made him comfortable the last days of his life and to Zeyer Funeral Chapel for their loving support. Bucks, you are one of a kind! We love you.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, September 19 at the Idaho Falls Eagle Rock Stake Center, 2020 S. Charlotte Drive in Idaho Falls. A viewing will be held from 10 to 10:45 a.m. at the church prior to the services. Interment will be at the Fielding Memorial Cemetery.

Babbette Kent White Baldwin, 92 of Nampa passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2011.

Richard Allan Stickle, 76 passed away Monday, July 18, 2011 in Nampa, Idaho.

Donna Nesbit Casper passed away on July 9, 2011. She was born August 21, 1921 in Provo, Utah to Thomas Earl and Nellie Snyder Nesbit. She was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband Dee Alonzo Casper, her brother Ted Nesbit and her granddaughter Laurie Welch. Donna is survived by her daughters Kathleen Robnett of Nampa, Ida., Trudie (Richard) Galloway of Meridian, Ida., Connie (Gerald) McMullin of Spanaway, Wash., and Cristie (David) Lovell of Amarillo, Texas. She is the beloved matriarch of 20 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild.
Donna spent a happy childhood in Provo, Utah and teen years in San Diego, Calif. Here she met her life-long love, Dee Casper, to whom she was married on May 31, 1941. They lived throughout the western states and spent a number of years abroad in Canada, Tonga and England working for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Mom found joy in her family, in the beauties of nature, in learning and in her deep and abiding faith. She is an example to all her posterity of “enduring to the end.”
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 12 in the LDS Chapel at 121 N. Canyon Street, Nampa. A viewing will be held at the church from 9-9:45 a.m. prior to services.