Obituaries

Feb 8, 2025

Richard Gilmore, known as Rick, passed away on February 8, 2025 surrounded by family. Rick was born in Spokane, Washington and his parents were Chester and Alta Gilmore. He graduated from Lewis and Clark in 1957.

He had a diverse life which included working in Europe, serving in the U.S. Navy on the USS Helena for two...

Feb 7, 2025

Dennis Brown Driscoll, 90, a lifelong resident of Troy, passed away peacefully on Friday, Feb. 7, 2025.

He was born Sept. 8, 1934, in Colfax to John Joseph Driscoll and Florence Diethelm Driscoll.

Dennis, proud of his heritage, was a third-generation Driscoll Ridge farmer who lived and worked near the original farm, homesteaded in 1881...

Feb 7, 2025

Heidi Rutar, born in November 1984 in Portland, Oregon, passed away in February 2025. She lived a life full of adventure, love, and unwavering faith.

A graduate of Milwaukie High School, Heidi earned a degree in Agriculture Business Management from Oregon State University. She spent time as a U.S. Forest Service Firefighter in 2004 demonstrating her bravery...

Feb 2, 2025

Laverna Jean (Shaw) Brunton, passed away on February 2, 2025, at the age of 95.  Beloved wife, daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend, Laverna was blessed to have spent her last day with her four children, Linda, Larry, Garry and Cindy.

Born on April 20, 1929, in Colville, WA, Laverna was the eighth of eleven...

Feb 1, 2025

James Alma Briggs IV, a dedicated innovator, proud veteran, and visionary thinker, passed away surrounded by his family on February 1, 2025. He was born March 10, 1956 in Ogden, Utah, to Beverly Brooks and James Alma Briggs III, James lived a life defined by curiosity, learning, and creativity. He leaves behind a legacy of ingenuity, exploration, and an...

Jan 30, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce, James LeRoy Osborn, beloved husband, father, and friend to all, passed away on January 30, 2025, in Moscow, Idaho. Born on December 2, 1953, in Moscow, he lived a life dedicated to his family and his community.

James was born to Shirley Browning and Robert Osborn, and later welcomed...

Jan 26, 2025

Pamela Jean Lockman of Bovill, ID died Sunday January 26, 2025 at Gritman Medical Center in Moscow. She was 62 years old.

Pamela was born July 19, 1962 in Albion, Michigan. She was born to Martha and Fredrick Eckelbarger. She had three siblings, James, Fredrick and Louise. She lost her brother Fredrick and Sister Louise to a...

Jan 25, 2025

Dawn Heath passed away January 25th. She was born on May 9th, 1957 in Clarkston, Washington to Ruby and Orville Cole.

As a child she moved to Aurora, Colorado and started her life there working for Colorado National Bank, Roach and Associates, and others. She moved to Kendrick, Idaho in 1987 and went on to work for...

Jan 22, 2025

Stephen Paul Abrams left this world on January 22, 2025. Steve lived the way he wanted to, independently in his own home in Moscow, Idaho until his final moment. If you knew Steve, you know he was a kind man, good friend, devout Catholic, golf addict and music afficionado. He was born on July 24, 1949 and spent his...

Jan 22, 2025

Philip “Flip” Kleffner of Moscow, ID passed away peacefully on his 92nd birthday, January 22, 2025 at Paradise Creek Skilled Nursing facility.

Flip was born January 22, 1933 in Lewiston, ID to Sylvester “Sib” Kleffner and Hilda “Jo” Kleffner (Ohman).  Together with an older brother Bob, the family moved to Boise, ID at a young age where...

Jan 20, 2025

Frederick William Hall was the first child born to Maud and Ira Hall, June 17, 1937, at Gritman Hospital in Moscow. He attended public school in Pullman and then joined the US Navy. He was based at Imperial Beach, CA and then San Ysidro, CA. He worked in the VU-Drone Pilotless Aircraft Squadron, before most people knew drones existed,...

Jan 20, 2025

Joanne Minga O’Brien, of Harvard Idaho, died Monday, January 20, 2025 at her home. She was 80.

Joanne was born on April 26, 1944, in Phillipsburg, New Jersey to Joseph and Lisa Biel.

She was raised in the Humterdon area and attended local schools, graduating from North Hunterdon High School in 1962. After graduating, She moved to Florida to attend college for...

Jan 19, 2025

Tammie Sue Falen passed away 1/19/25 from complications of undiagnosed diabetes.

She was born 12/29/1975 to Loyd and Deborah Falen in Moscow Idaho as the youngest of four siblings.  She attended the Moscow school system and the University of Idaho attaining a Bachelor’s Degree in education.  She was married for 20 years to Christopher Moulton.

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Jan 19, 2025

Donna Lynne Spencer, of Moscow, passed away Sunday January 19, 2025 at Gritman Medical Center. She was 79.

Donna was born to John Spencer Strachan and Edna Mae Rogers in Edmonton Alberta on April 22, 1945.

Donna lived in several places in Canada and Europe because of her father serving in the Canadian Air Force....

Jan 18, 2025

In loving memory of Carol Margaret Clark, our dear mother, sister, grandma, great grandma, and friend who passed away suddenly on Jan 18, 2025 at the age of 84.

Carol was born to Leona A. Havlik (Urban) and James J. Havlik at St Joseph’s Hospital in Mitchell, SD on Nov. 13, 1940. She was the third of...

Jan 18, 2025

May 7, 1946 - January 18, 2025

Christina Ann Baldwin “Tina” was raised in Mill Valley, Ca., the daughter of Kenneth and Gladys (Olson) Baldwin. She attended UC Berkeley for her bachelor’s degree and went on to get a couple of master’s degrees, one of which was to become a certified dietitian. She also studied and taught...

Jan 17, 2025

In Loving Memory of Anna Irene Thol

December 26, 1932 – January 17, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Anna Irene Thol on January 17, 2025, at the age of 92. Anna, or Irene as most knew her, was born on December 26, 1932, in Denver Colorado, to Paul Jackson Isbell...

Jan 16, 2025

Charles Faris Paxton, 76, passed into the presence of the Lord peacefully with his wife by his side on January 16, 2025 in Moscow, Idaho. Known for his warm personality and natural gift for storytelling, he will be missed by many. Born on October 28, 1948, in Monticello, Arkansas,  to Faris and Velda Rae Paxton, Charles lived a full...

Jan 5, 2025

Richard Charles “Dick” Bull, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great- grandfather, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on January 5, 2025, at the age of 90.  Born on November 25, 1934, in Cedaredge, Colorado, Dick grew up on the family’s cattle ranch, where he developed a strong work ethic.  For his first two years of school, he, and...

Jan 1, 2025

Tilly Mathilde Smith(Née: Mathilde Jeanne Rosalie Bougreau, formerly: Webster), 71, of Moscow, ID died January 1, 2025 at Gritman Medical Center.

Tilly Smith was born July 4, 1953 to Émile Bougreau and Jeannine Plisson in the 15th arrondissement Paris, France.

When she was 15 she joined The Church of Jesus Christ Latter-Day Saints in Paris,...