- Date Of Birth: June 21, 1959
- Date Of Death: January 6, 2020
- State: Idaho
John Frank Borda, 60, a resident of Gooding, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2020 at the North Canyon Medical Center in Gooding.
John was born on June 21, 1959 in Boise, Idaho, to his parents – Arnaud and Inez Borda. He grew up in Gooding, Idaho and graduated from Gooding High School.
John worked most of his life for the family business – Borda Trucking. He also ventured as a west coast truck driver. Primarily focusing on hauling hay and cows for many years, he was able to work alongside his best friend – Kurtis Borda.
He grew up in a strong Basque family participating in Basque events. While growing up he traveled with his family to the Basque Country to experience life and be with family there. He loved the outdoors. In his younger years he loved to be out on the boat waterskiing. He also liked to fish and take his Razor up to the mountains.
John will be remembered as a charismatic, goofy, stubborn Basquo. Although he may not have always shown it, he had a huge heart and deeply cared for his family and friends.
He is survived by: his brother – Jim Borda; his niece – Jenniece Borda; and cousin – Amy (Ron) Allred.
He was preceded in death by: his parents – Arnaud and Inez (Lequerica) Borda; uncle – Bert Borda; and nephew – Kurtis Borda.
