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, Licensed Funeral Director & Embalmer
Clarke is originally of Magrath, Alberta, Canada. He 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. While an introvert at heart, Clarke loves the one on one connections that are made from meeting people, and loves to discover the connections that bind a community. He is active in his church and loves the time spent with his family and supporting the interests
of his children.
Licensed Funeral Director & Embalmer
John was born and raised in Pocatello, Idaho and is a graduate of Pocatello High School. As a youth he had a passion for playing football and skiing.
Upon high school graduation, he served a church mission, then pursued his studies at Brigham Young University-Idaho where he received an Associate of General Studies. He then enrolled at the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science where he received a Bachelors 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 Chapel and has greatly enjoyed serving the Treasure Valley community through providing unique and personalized services tailored to those whom he serves. In his spare time he is out creating adventures and memories with his wife and kids, exploring all that the area has to offer. He also finds joy in being active with his church and
community.
Family Service Advisor
When we face an
untimely death in the family, it is natural for our world to |
Seth was born
and raised in the Treasure Valley. After graduation, |
Seth and his
wife, Phyllis, enjoy traveling, grandkids (21), family, friends |
Telephone: 1-208-880-9841
Chaplain/Ambassador
Chuck has been an integral part of our team since 2014. He serves as an Elder in the Church of the Nazarene, and has served as a senior pastor in both the southwest and the northwest. Since retiring, Chuck has served as Associate Pastor of College Church of the Nazarene in the area of Adult Ministries.
Chuck has also served in the role of a Police Chaplain; while serving the community of Longmont, Colorado before relocating to Nampa where he was also a Chaplain with the Nampa Police Department for 20 years.
Ambassador
JR was born and raised in Chicago, IL, graduating from Carl
Schurz High School before attending Wright Jr. College for two years.
After that time, JR took Horace Greeley’s advice to “Go west young man, go west!”
and came to visit his 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, JR 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, he retired.
JR and his wife DyAnn have raised six children and now have
18 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. He’s been a lifelong Cubs fan. His claim
to fame is his nephew, John Garland, who pitched for the L.A. Angels after
eight years and a World Series win with the Chicago White Sox.
JR is an avid golf player and a member of the Purple Sage
Golf Course in Caldwell. He has been a part of the Alsip’s Team since 1999.
Receptionist
Mahayla Robarge was born and raised in Lawrence, Kansas. She
graduated from Lawrence Virtual High School in 2021, one semester early. She
attended the University of Kansas for one year, before deciding to move to
Idaho alone in September of 2022 in pursuit of career opportunities. Mahayla is
a strong advocate for mental health, and participates in peer support in her
free time. She is proud to have Hispanic roots. She loves any kind of warm
weather, animals of all kinds, traveling, cooking, and painting. She plans to
continue her education to obtain her degree in mortuary science.
Administrative Assistant
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.