Nampa - With great sadness, we announce Barbara (Tiegs) Craven's passing on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at 87. She was at peace in her home in Nampa with her daughter Karrie by her side. Barbara was born on December 16, 1936 to Elmer and Lois (Grim) Tiegs.

Barbara led a life of quiet excellence. While rarely in the spotlight, her influence positively impacted hundreds of people throughout her lifetime.

Barbara grew up on a family farm and attended Nampa High School where she met her first love, Maurice Clements. She followed him to the University of Idaho, and it was in Moscow that they had their first son, Mark.

In 1956, Barbara returned to Nampa, where she spent the rest of her active, rich, and full life and where they had Kristin, Karrie, and Matthew. As a 4-H mom, she led a large and popular club where she planned elaborate horse-packing adventures. In 1983, she married her second husband, Howard Craven, in the chapel at Walter's Ferry. Like most of her family, Barbara was a talented musician, and their wedding was a day filled with music performed by her daughters.

Later, she was equally dedicated to her role as a grandmother and was passionate about ensuring the family stayed close. She organized a yearly 4th of July Parade float, summer camping reunions, and frequent road trips to visit all of her grandchildren (usually with other grandchildren in tow). For over thirty years, she attended nearly every game, piano recital, play, dance competition, and 4-H show she could. She once said, "If I can support them through the bad times, I certainly want to be there for the good ones."

Other highlights from her life include her adventurous bike tours, famous holiday parties, impeccable seasonal decor, immaculate landscaping, and a ferocious commitment to digital scrapbooking. She will be missed but never forgotten as we carry forward the memories, she helped us make and her many family traditions.

Barbara is survived by a multitude of family members whose lives were enriched by her presence. This includes her sister Bonnie Cunningham (Bill) and best friend and cousin Ladonna Cappellini, best friend Sandra Stimpson; children Karrie Holm (Chris), Matthew Clements (Linda), son-in-law Mike Kuehn, and daughter-in-law Cathy Clements; former husband Howard Craven; 10 grandchildren Mitch (Crystal), Michael, Aaron (Bree), Matthew, Patrick (Jessica), Brandon, Andy (Sarah), Kaity (Cody), Koley (Julie), Krissy, and 5 great-grandchildren Pennilane, Haze, Korbyn, Ashlin, and Deakon, as well as many friends and family members who all considered her "Grandma Barbara."

She was preceded in death by her parents, her first husband, Maurice Clements, and beloved children, Kristin (Clements) Kuehn and Mark Clements.

A celebration of her life will be held at the Nampa Funeral Home on Saturday, November 23, 2024, at 11 a.m. Mountain Time. An online guest book is available at www.nampafuneralhome.com.

Barbara's Family is grateful for the wonderful care Barbara received from her dedicated helpers that made her final years better.

It matters more how one lives than dies, Barbara lived well.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests you to donate to the Canyon County 4-H Endowment at www.uidaho.edu/extension/4h/about/friends/about

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by Idaho Press Tribune from Nov. 9 to Nov. 10, 2024.

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Stephanie Weaver Davies

November 25, 2024

I only found out of Barbara's passing. I am so very sorry to hear of this. She was indeed a very special individual and shared that care and kindness with everyone she knew. Barbara will truely be missed.
Stephanie (Weaver) Davies

Steven and Christie Roth

November 10, 2024

We, our kids, their friends, and our friends, are some of those that called Barbara "Grandma Barbara", she was a special person. Her annual Halloween Pumpkin Carving and Gingerbread House Christmas parties were legendary. She encouraged us and so we did, invite and bring close friends and other extended family to these events. She welcomed all and created a setting for memory building. To this day our invitees still remember those times and ask about "Grandma Barbara".

We were lucky to become extended family when Stepdad Howard married Barbara in 1983, and unbeknownst to us, the deal came with full benefits. Barbara immediately took a special interest in our family; her sincerity was obvious. She inspired us both and Chris, at a difficult time in her own life, had found a new special friend for years to come.

Chris and I moved to a new home this past summer and as we sorted through storage boxes of stuff, we came across various photo albums that Barbara had created over the years, they are very precious. The time and effort it would take to assemble this material reminded us just how giving she was of herself. I wish I could be more like her.

Barbara´s goodness was reflected in all of her Children. Matthew and Karrie, we cherish the time we spent with Barbara and want to thank you for also welcoming us over the years to family activities. We are certain that today any feeling of loss that you may have has been overshadowed by great pride. She was certainly a One of One. God Bless.

Glennda Allen LaChance!

November 10, 2024

I totally remember her love and incredible patience helping me finish my poncho and skirt for 4-H project! She has a sweet quiet way and she could laugh out loud! She was a beautiful lady! Peace, love and prayers to all of you!

Linda Zeman

November 8, 2024

I Loved Barbara. With her passing, I know the void we all feel. Now with the days and weeks to yet to come, Barbara will be on our minds everyday. What a Beautiful person she was and the memories she created for her loved ones. I feel blessed to have known her and spent time with her. I have never known anyone like her. She is inspiring.

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