Larry "Zane" Newman Obituary (1971 - 2019)

Zane Newman passed away in his home peacefully on April 17, 2019 from the effects of old age on his well-used body. From 1978 to 2018 Zane fueled Nampa and Caldwell with his friendly disposition and evident determination as he rode his bike and walked miles each month. Born on July 12, 1971 in Santa Clara, California, Zane was the fifth child and only son of Larry Dee and Jeane (Harshbarger) Newman. He was a real-world Z-man born with unique characteristics that contributed to his rich life. As a striking example of perseverance, Zane never let his Down syndrome or diabetes limit him. His competitive nature was seen many times such as when he and Jojo terrorized the playground by rounding up the children in a manner befitting of a blue healer. With a high score of 267, Zane was an avid bowler who participated in both local bowling leagues and the Special Olympics. Zane found harmony between his monotone singing and melodic personality in a serenade that entertained locals for years. Zane had the courage to share this harmony at local karaoke hotspots such as Nampa Bowl. He made friends easily and kept them to the end. His kind hearted nature helped him in his service as a Priest in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. After graduation from Caldwell High School in 1991, he and his dad formed the trucking duo meeting at Mr V's to swap stories with other truckers before their many trips. Born into a family of five sisters Zane was smitten with the women in his life. In 2004 Zane was married to Velma Simpson, whom he met at the Special Olympics Bowling Tournament when she approached him and asked to be his girlfriend and to dance. He baptized his wife with the help of the missionaries. Their friendship and love was tender and carried on until 2015. They parted on friendly terms. A year later he met Amy Marler at Caldwell Bowl and their sweet friendship lasted until Zane's passing. As the World's most dedicated fan, Tim McGraw, Lady Antebellum, Garth Brooks and BSU football will notice a dramatic drop in sales with Zane's passing. Zane was preceded in death by his father and survived by his mother; his five sisters: D'Jean Cornish (Vern), Nicolette Newman, Lara Bernal, Jodee Sisson (Lary), Leath Ann Bettinger (Jeff); and 20 nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, April 20 at Zeyer Funeral Chapel, 83 N Midland Blvd, Nampa. A viewing will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 19 at Zeyer Funeral Chapel and again on Saturday from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. prior to the services. Following the funeral he will be laid to rest in the Canyon Hill Cemetery in Caldwell, Idaho just a few feet from his father's resting place. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations be made in Zane's name to the Special Olympics of Idaho. Condolences may be expressed at ZeyerFuneralChapel.com