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Marian Jeanette "Midge" VanGerpen

1943 - 2025

Marian Jeanette "Midge" VanGerpen obituary, 1943-2025, Nampa, ID

BORN

1943

DIED

2025

FUNERAL HOME

Nampa Funeral Home Yraguen Chapel

415 12th Avenue South

Nampa, Idaho

Marian VanGerpen Obituary

Nampa - Marian "Midge" Jeanette Van Gerpen, beloved sister, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend, 82, of Nampa, Idaho, passed away at home on September 28, 2025. She was born March 8, 1943, in Auburn, Washington, to Marion and Irene Dragoo. Married the love of her life, Jerry Van Gerpen and together they raised six children; Dorenna, Darren, Deric, David, Damon and Darcy. Marian dedicated her life to her family and later worked at PERSI in Boise, where she made many lifelong friends before retiring.

A funeral service will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, October 11, at Nampa Funeral Home Yraguen Chapel. Viewing prior to service. Entombment will follow in the Hillcrest Memorial Gardens cemetery, followed by a gathering at Silvercrest Estates 1 clubhouse 1907 W Flamingo Ave, Nampa Id. A full obituary and online guestbook is available at www.nampafuneralhome.com

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Published by Idaho Press Tribune from Oct. 4 to Oct. 5, 2025.

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10:00 a.m.

Nampa Funeral Home Yraguen Chapel

415 12th Ave. South, Nampa, ID 83651

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Dorenna

October 4, 2025

You are loved and will be missed! Love you mom!

Lenna Strohmeyer

September 30, 2025

Marian and I were co- workers and friends. We worked for PERSI
We have been meeting for lunches for years after we both left PERSI. I felt that no matter how I felt about myself she would always be my friend. We were suppose to have lunch when I returned from my travels, I just returned 2 weeks ago. I so very. Sorry for her families loss. I´ve seen all the family pictures of all of you. And heard how everyone was doing. I´m very sad I won´t be able to see her and listen to her family stories. Bless you all. She was a wonderful friend.

Joanne Ax

September 30, 2025

So glad I knew Marian! She leaves warm memories for those who knew her. She was dependably friendly and encouraging. We worked together for many years at PERSI. May God´s presence comfort you during this time of grief and loss.

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