We have years of experience caring for families from all walks of life, cultures and faiths. Our unsurpassed staff and our family provide kind, caring, professional service. Each family comes to us because they know we are leaders in our profession who are dedicated to excellence in service, adhere to the highest funeral industry standards, and have exceptional integrity. We consistently earn phenomenally high customer satisfaction survey results.
Our licensed, professional staff is here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Please call 208-466-3545 anytime. We will even come to you to make arrangements in the comfort of your home.
Prompt, compassionate service is always just a phone call away, where and when you need it.
Managing Partner
Clarke V. Thomson, originally of Magrath, Alberta, Canada began
his career in the funeral profession in 2000 in the San Francisco Bay
Area after completing a two year degree at Ricks College. He attended San
Francisco College of Mortuary Science and later went on to receive his
bachelor’s at San Francisco State University. In 2007, Clarke, and his wife,
Sarah, relocated to Washington State where they raised their family for 13
years.
Clarke has been blessed with a beautiful family. He values the
time with his wife and their four children. They look forward to
exploring all that the Nampa area has to offer as they strive to create lasting
roots within the community through church involvement and supporting the interests
of his children.
Administrative Assistant
Originally
from Glasgow, Kentucky, Lauren Kenney completed a Bachelor’s degree in
Anthropology from Western Kentucky University in 2013. She earned her Master’s
in Forensic Anthropology from the University of Montana in 2018, where she fell
in love with the mountains and blue skies of the West. She also holds a
certification in Medicolegal Death Investigation. In her spare time, Lauren
enjoys hiking, fishing, refurbishing old furniture, and cooking southern
comfort food. Her appreciation for the West brings her to Idaho and she is
looking forward to setting roots and serving the Treasure Valley community.
Funeral Director
John was born and raised in Pocatello, Idaho, and he graduated
from Pocatello High School. Growing up he spent his time playing football and
skiing. Following Johns high school graduation, he served a church mission. After
returning home from his missionary service he studied at Brigham Young
University-Idaho where he received an Associate of General Studies. Following
his graduation, he began school in Cincinnati, Ohio at the Cincinnati College
of Mortuary Science, there he received a Bachelor of Mortuary Science. After
graduating, John began his apprenticeship with a well-respected funeral home in
his hometown of Pocatello. In 2017, John joined Alsip and Persons Funeral home
and has greatly enjoyed serving the Treasure Valley community. John loves spending time with his wife and
baby boy, and his two pups; as well as being active with his church and
community.
Preneed and Family Care Specialist
Colton was born and raised in Carlsbad, California where he graduated from La Costa Canyon High School. After graduating high school Colton went on to serve a two-year mission for his church in Paraguay where he learned to speak Spanish fluently. Following his mission, Colton studied at Brigham Young University-Idaho where he received a Bachelor’s in Exercise Physiology. After graduating, Colton received his insurance license and assisted as a Preneed Counselor for Bunker Family Funeral home in Mesa, Arizona. He and his wife were eager to live near family and made the move back up to Idaho in 2018. Colton enjoys spending time with his wife and son, playing the guitar and exploring beautiful Idaho.
Telephone: 1-208-466-3545
Ambassador
I was born and raised in Chicago, IL, graduated from Carl Schurz High School and went to Wright Jr. College for two years. After that time, I took Horace Greeley’s advice to “Go west young man, go west!” I came to visit my brother Paul who was working at the time for Alsip Funeral Chapel and John Alsip.
After serving for two years in the Army in France and Germany, I returned to Nampa and then to Bend, Oregon to start in the newspaper advertising business. After thirty-three years working in California, Oregon, and finishing 13 years as the Advertising Director here in Nampa for the Idaho Press Tribune, I retired.
My wife DyAnn and I have raised six children and now have 18 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. I’ve been a life long Cubs fan and my claim to fame is my nephew, John Garland, who currently pitches for the L.A. Angels after eight years and a World Series win with the Chicago White Sox.
I love to play golf and am a member of the Purple Sage Golf Course in Caldwell.
I’ve been a staff member here at Alsip’s since 1999.
Chaplain/Ambassador
You are welcome to call us any time of the day, any day of the week, for immediate assistance. Or, visit our funeral home in person at your convenience.