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James Roberts Obituary | Oct 31, 2024 | Ammon, ID
James Ryan Roberts, age 40, of Idaho Falls, passed away on October 31, 2024.
He was born September 7, 1984, to Scott and Georgann Roberts in Rexburg, Idaho. He was the third of four children. His siblings are Aimee, Devin and Jordan. Ryan graduated from Bonneville High School in 2003 with high honors. Shortly after, he married Nicole Staker then later divorced. They have one daughter, Kaitlyn.
On January 14, 2006, Ryan married his eternal companion, Jennifer Dieringer, in the Idaho Falls Temple. They have five sons, Logan, Jaxson, Tycen, Masen, and Camren and one, long-awaited-for daughter, Haivyn.
They made their home in Idaho Falls, where Ryan worked for several years for Melaleuca until he joined the Army with his MOS being Infantry. He served two honorable tours, one in Iraq and one in Afghanistan. He was a Staff Sergeant with his Expert Marksmanship and Combat Infantryman Badge. He gave his heart and soul to the cause of the United States of America, while Jen and their children soldiered on at home. After the military, Ryan returned to work for Melaleuca until shortly before his death. Through diligent determination Ryan also earned his B.S. in Business Management.
Ryan found escape from the PTSD and scars of war by climbing the majestic mountains of Idaho. He found camaraderie with friends and bonding with his sons during the thrill of those climbs. Ryan had a passion for weight-lifting and worked hard to stay fit. He had an easy smile. His humor and wit left people with their cheeks hurting from laughter. His love for his kids and wife ran deep. Jen and Ryan loved having their kids fall asleep, piled on their bed, sometimes pets included. His thoughts were always focused on how to be a better dad and he fought to be a better man.
Ryan delighted in wearing novelty socks no matter the occasion. We invite all to wear novelty socks to the services.
He is survived by his loving wife Jennifer Roberts of Ammon, Idaho; his children Kaitlyn Burbank of Rigby, Idaho, Logan, Jaxson, Tycen, Masen, Camren and Haivyn of Ammon, Idaho; parents, Scott and Georgann Roberts of Ucon, Idaho; siblings, Aimee Roberts of Idaho Falls, Devin (Amy) Roberts of Idaho Falls, and Jordan (Ashley) Roberts of Shelley; in-laws, Darrell and Leeanne Dieringer of Bremerton, WA; and siblings- in-law, Christopher (Bethany) Dieringer of Bremerton, WA, and Alexander Dieringer of Chesapeake, VA.
Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at the Stone Arbor Ward, 4459 John Adams Parkway. The family will visit with friends Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Wood Funeral Home East Side, 963 South Ammon Road, and Saturday from 9:30-10:30 a.m. prior to the services at the church. Burial will be in the Ammon Cemetery. Military Honors will be performed by the Bonneville County Veterans Memorial Team and Idaho Honor Guard.
A GoFundMe account has been created for Jen and the kids to help them continue being warriors without their husband and father. You may donate here.
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The results are in for the Idaho Lottery’s draw games on Sunday, May 3, 2026.
Here’s a look at winning numbers for each game on May 3.
Winning Pick 3 numbers from May 3 drawing
Day: 9-9-2
Night: 5-9-0
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Winning Pick 4 numbers from May 3 drawing
Day: 9-4-1-7
Night: 7-8-9-1
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Winning Idaho Cash numbers from May 3 drawing
05-14-16-26-40
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Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from May 3 drawing
05-08-15-32-51, Bonus: 03
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When are the Idaho Lottery drawings held ?
- Powerball: 8:59 p.m. MT Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- Mega Millions: 9 p.m. MT on Tuesday and Friday.
- Pick 3: 1:59 p.m. (Day) and 7:59 p.m. (Night) MT daily.
- Pick 4: 1:59 p.m. (Day) and 7:59 p.m. (Night) MT daily.
- Lucky For Life: 8:35 p.m. MT Monday and Thursday.
- Lotto America: 9 p.m. MT on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
- 5 Star Draw: 8 p.m. MT on Tuesday and Friday.
- Idaho Cash: 8 p.m. MT daily.
- Millionaire for Life: 9:15 p.m. MT daily.
This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a USA Today editor. You can send feedback using this form.
BOISE, Idaho (CBS2) — An afternoon of free-play pinball and a belly dancing lesson took place at the Boise as the Idaho Pinball Museum’s Girls’ Day Out.
The Idaho Pinball Museum is an interactive collection of pinball machines and educational exhibits with a mission to cultivate curiosity in science, art, and the history of pinball and vintage mechanical gaming while showcasing American culture.
Girls’ Day Out featured the Idaho Belles & Chimes club, which meets monthly to encourage everyone to play pinball. In May, the group is paying tribute to the art style seen on many machines featuring belly dancing costumes.
The event included a free belly dancing lesson from Starbelly School of Dance, along with an optional Women’s Division pinball tournament.
The Idaho Pinball Museum is located at 1104 N. Cole Road in Boise, between Emerald and Fairview. The main entrance is in the courtyard.
Idaho
Viral Idaho Domino’s pizza driver ‘Dan the Man’ retires after strangers raise $170K for his act of kindness
An Idaho Domino’s delivery worker whose small act of kindness went viral has retired after kind strangers helped raise more than $170,000.
Dan Simpson, 68, known locally as “Dan the Man,” said the surprise windfall allowed him to step away from years of grinding work from his job with the pizza chain in Boise, Idaho, earlier than planned.
“I got up this morning … and I checked my bank account and there was $163,000, what a retirement gift that was,” Simpson told KTVB Idaho on Friday. The donations have now hit $171,375.
Simpson shot to internet fame in March after a family’s doorbell camera captured him telling a customer he had bought their Diet Cokes with his own money when the store ran out during his delivery.
“Oh, you don’t need to. It’s a good tip,” he told customer Brian Wilson, who offered to reimburse him for the beverage.
The video spread quickly online after Wilson posted it on TikTok, drawing millions of views and prompting him to launch a GoFundMe campaign that far exceeded its original goal.
“What Dan didn’t know is that my wife and I are both visually impaired, so running out to the store for a ‘quick’ pickup is not something that is simple or easy for us,” Wilson told the Idaho Statesman at the time.
“What may have seemed like a tiny inconvenience to solve on his end actually made a huge difference on ours.”
Longtime delivery driver Simpson, who also worked for the Idaho Department of Agriculture, said he’s now ready for a slower pace.
“I’m ready for normal again,” he told KTVB Idaho. “I got up today thinking, well, I’ll never get another phone call for an interview.”
Instead of splurging on his funds, Simpson said he plans to keep things simple and “buy a decent van.”
He hopes to travel back roads, take photographs and possibly head to the coast.
Simpson also spoke openly about his past, including struggles with addiction and time in prison.
“I got in a lot of trouble with drinking and drugs,” he said. “When I got out, I said, ‘That’s it.’ I knew I’d never drink again.”
He said he has been sober for nearly 24 years and worked multiple jobs after his release.
“Ever since I stepped out of prison, I’ve basically worked two jobs and worked hard and tried to do the right thing,” he said.
Now financially stable, Simpson said he wants to help others dealing with addiction.
“Maybe get them grounded in something that doesn’t make drugs and alcohol necessary in their life,” he said.
Despite retiring, he plans to keep delivering pizzas on weekends.
“So thank you, Boise. Thank you, Treasure Valley,” Simpson said. “You made my life quite a little bit easier.”
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