Lambert "Bo" Fernell Bowie

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Lambert Fernell Bowie, 53, whose kindness and strength touched everyone he met. It’s difficult to truly convey the indelible impact Lambert, affectionately known as Bo, had on his family, his friends and his community. Simply put, he was one of a kind. To know Bo was to know you were loved, respected, and valued. He saw people completely and had a gift of connecting with each person on an individual level.

In 2003, Bo married the love of his life, Amy, beginning their journey of love, laughter, and adoration together. Together, they prioritized their family relationships above all else. Bo was a devoted husband and father. His children meant the world to him, and he had deep connections and love for each of them. Without a doubt, they were the most important part of his world. He taught them kindness, meekness, selflessness, faith, determination, and compassion. While he was proud of their accomplishments, his most heartfelt desire was for them to find peace, happiness, and true joy on their journeys. He showed them, through quiet acts of kindness and integrity, how to make the world gentler and more just – never seeking recognition, but leading by example.

Bo was also adored by extended family and friends. He had a special bond with his mother and sister, who were an integral part of helping Bo develop his strength of character and his genuine goodness. That goodness had a positive impact on all those with whom he came in contact. Children loved Bo. He was affectionately known as Papa Bo and Uncle Bo, but he was also a treasured son, brother and friend. There was nothing he loved more than hosting family at his home for Sunday dinners or special occasions. While he enjoyed smoking or grilling meat for the cookouts, everyone knew what he really wanted was to see his loved ones enjoying time together.

Bo shared his gifts and became a pillar of strength in his community. He spent years coaching and mentoring young athletes, and he enjoyed the relationships he built in his role as Coach. He earned the respect and admiration not only of his own athletes and fellow coaches, but also of those he competed against. Professionally, he spent over 20 years at the Bannock House, quietly serving youth in our community to ensure they were provided the shelter and treatment they needed. The bonds he formed with his co-workers, the young residents of the group home, and others working to support youth and community were deeply meaningful to him. Through his work, he discovered not only purpose but a deeper understanding of what it meant to be human.

For many of us, Bo was the best person we knew. He loved and emulated his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. People recognized that light in him as he served his God the best way he knew how, by placing himself in proximity to those who were suffering, excluded, or neglected. As he did so, he lifted and inspired us all. His memory lives on in the hearts of those he held most dear.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 22 years, Amy; his children, D’Marcus, Timmie (Matt), Kendyll, and Julian; his grandchildren, Jamo and Ivy; his mother, Odessa; his sister, Yolanda; and a host of nieces, nephews, extended family, and dear friends who will continue to honor his memory.

A public viewing will be held Monday, October 20, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the LDS Church at 450 James Ave, Chubbuck, ID 83202.

A Home Going (funeral service) will be held the next morning, Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. at the same location. Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery (1520 S. 5th Ave, Pocatello ID).

In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to the Bannock House in Bo's memory. If the hyper link doesn't work, here is the direct webpage: https://www.bannockyouthfoundation.org/donate/

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