Marty Epeldi

On October 2, 2025 we lost Marty Epeldi, a dear family member and friend. He will be missed by all of us whose lives he touched and remembered for his kindness, generosity and love. We will all remember his great sense of humor and boisterous laugh that would light up a room and make everybody smile. Marty passed suddenly from his battle with cancer, while on vacation in Las Vegas, where he was excited to watch his beloved Chicago Bears play live.

Marty was born at St Alphonsus Hospital in Boise on November 9, 1952. He attended St Joseph's Elementary School, East Junior High School and Boise High School, where he played on the football team. He attended the University of Idaho and later received a Bachelor's degree in Communications from Boise State University. Marty worked many jobs after school, but eventually settled into a long career with the United States Postal Service, from which he retired in 2018.

Marty loved the great outdoors, especially if it involved fishing. In his younger years, he went on countless cross country skiing, backpacking and even some mountain climbing adventures, often with his brother Sandy and sister Anita. He had many adventures with friends too, like hiking up Half Dome in Yosemite National Park with his friend Ken. However, it was the fishing that he avidly pursued throughout his entire life.

A dedicated family man, Marty raised four daughters. They were his biggest priority and the joy of his life. He shared his love for the outdoors with them and supported them in their interests and pursuits, going to countless basketball games, dance competitions and many other activities. On October 22, 2011, Marty married his soul mate, Jennifer Merrell. Marty and Jennifer spent over fifteen happy years together sharing all of life's ups and downs.

Marty was preceded in death by his parents, Maxine and Martin Epeldi and son-in-laws, Todd Swopes and Damien Giles. He is survived by his wife, Jennifer Merrell Epeldi of Boise, sister Anita (John) Peterson of Emmett, brother Sandy Epeldi of Boise, daughters Holly Swopes of Nampa, Heather Epeldi of Boise, Cassie Epeldi of Nez Perce and daughter Madison Britton of Boise. Other family members are, his nephews Eagan Epeldi, Oly (Laura) Peterson and family, Penn (Anna) Peterson and family, Stu (Liz) Peterson and family; his grandchildren Kristen Swopes, Travis Swopes and Kaden Giles along with our dear Epeldi cousins; In-laws Connie and Dale Merrell of Boise and extended family.

If you are among the many who knew and loved Marty, please join us for a celebration of his life. It will be held at the Idaho Outdoor Association Hall (3401 S Brazil St., Boise) on November 8th from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. We hope to see you there to celebrate Marty's life and share our cherished memories of him.

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