Obituaries

May 2, 2014

Mom's Thank You!  In one of our recent conversations with Mom she said, "There are so many thank you's I haven't written and now I can't write. Do you think you could write a BIG thank you for me?" Great idea, Mom! You always taught us how important it was to thank others. "Hearts, like doors, will open with ease ...

Apr 10, 2014

THE LEGECY OF THE SPOTTED HORSE RANCH WILL LIVE ON IN MEMORY OF THOMAS (DICK) BESS PASSED AWAY AT THE AGE OF 85

Dick Bess a long-time resident of Jackson, Wyoming, passed away peacefully in his home on April 10th, 2014, after battling stage 4 bone and prostate cancer for the past 11 months.

Mar 31, 2014

Peiter A. Swanson, 31, passed away on March 31, 2014, in Jackson, Wyo., pursuing his passion for skiing. Originally from Germansville, Pa., Peiter spent the last 12 years skiing and working in the mountains outside Salt Lake City, Utah He was a graduate of Northwestern Lehigh High School, New Tripoli, Pa., and earned his Emergency Medical Services certification from Community...

Mar 23, 2014

Daniela D. Mora of Jackson, passed away on March 23, 2014 in Idaho Falls, Idaho. A visitation will be held the on Tuesday, March 25 at the Valley Mortuary from 5:30 to 7:30 with a Rosary at 6:30.Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, March 26, at Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church at 11 A.M.  with the burial...

Mar 6, 2014

Claudette was born July 5, 1936 in Jackson, Wyoming to Claude and Lyle Goe Crisp, she was their second child. Her brother, John Ryan, was four years older. Johnny would tell the story about Claudette learning to walk at an early age during the time their family spent at the Forest Service cabin at Tepee Creek. Claudette's knees got so...

Feb 26, 2014

Jean Edward Moulder

On February 26, 2014 the Lord called his faithful servant, Jean Edward Moulder, of Jackson, WY, to be with him in heaven.

Jean was born on October 20, 1934 in Bronx, NY to Harry and Ethel Nurse Moulder. Jean spent his childhood growing up between Scarsdale NY and Trumbull, CT. He graduated from Eastchester High...

Feb 16, 2014

Former resident of Jackson, Wyoming, and La Grande, Oregon, John William Richards, 89, passed away on February 16, 2014, in Post Falls, Idaho, surrounded by his family.

John was born December 22, 1924 in Jackson, Wyoming.. His parents, Homer and Eliza Richards, were original homesteaders in the Jackson Hole Valley. While attending college in Laramie, Wyoming, John met and...

Feb 13, 2014

Dian Bess a long-time resident of Jackson, Wyoming, passed away peacefully in her home on February 13th, 2014, after battling pancreatic cancer for the past 9 months. She was 83 years of age.

She was the youngest of 5 children born to the late Emil and Irene Harding. Dian was the beloved wife of Dick (Thomas) Bess for over...

Feb 8, 2014

Phillip Zacharias, age 80, of Jackson, Wyoming died Saturday, February 8, 2014 at his home.

Phillips was born January 25, 1934 in Antigo, Wisconsin to Fred and Hannah Zacharias. He married Mary Tans who died in 1991. He later married Barbara Gentelle. He has had a home in Jackson working in the oil fields in Alaska. He...

Feb 6, 2014

Long-time Victor, Idaho and Jackson Hole resident Andre Domingue - father, husband, woodworker and outdoorsman - passed away unexpectedly Thursday, February 6th from complications from a stroke, he was 48-years-old. A quiet, steady man with a great sense of humor, he was truly an artist with wood, most notably the home he built for his family, and a handmade drift...

Jan 29, 2014

Walter L. Farmer Jr. passed away January 29, 2014 at his residence in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. He was born in Jacksonville, FL in 1946 to the parents of Walter Louie Farmer & Verona Metts Farmer. He grew up in Jacksonville with his younger brother, Malcolm Farmer. His love of music started in his childhood, when he started at piano and...

Jan 9, 2014

DonAnna Harper, age 67, had been battling cancer for sometime. Died January 9, 2014. DonAnna was born in Rexburg, Idaho, and a descendant of Teton County. DonAnna was a lover of nature and an avid gardener. She loved spending time with her 5 grandchildren whom she loved to buy things for. DonAnna loved to travel and loved the ocean. DonAnna...

Dec 22, 2013

Gregory Edward Seay of Alpine, Wyoming passed away December 22, 2013 following his year-long battle with lung cancer. Born in Charlottesville, VA on May 15, 1963, he grew up in Fluvanna County, VA, graduated from Fluvanna County High School and then attended Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Daytona Beach, FL.

Greg met his wife, Tina (Vess) Seay of Crozet,...

Dec 20, 2013

Raiford Dorsey (Raif): One in a Million Raiford Dorsey (November 6, 1951-December 20, 2013) is survived by his beloved wife and best friend, Shannon Merrick, his daughter, Morgan Coulter, three grandchildren (Adelaide, Hudson and Jerome), a sister, Virdell Weston, and many devoted friends and co-workers. Raif's generosity, energy, and endless optimism will be missed in our valley. No job was...

Dec 19, 2013

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Dec 12, 2013

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Dec 12, 2013

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Dec 6, 2013

Funeral services for LeRoy 'Lee' Cookus will be held Friday, December 13, 2013 at Valley Mortuary, 786 Valley Centre Dr, Driggs ID. Visitation will begin at 11:00am followed by a celebration of his life at noon. Lee was born in Phoenix AZ on November 15, 1950, and died December 6, 2013 in Driggs. He lived in AZ from birth until...

Nov 25, 2013

Rylie Rene'e McReynolds passed gently into the arms of our Lord Jesus on November 25, 2013. She was born July 24, 2012 in Jackson, WY to Brian and Julie McReynolds. Rylie is deeply loved by her mommy and daddy, big brother Andrew, as well as her grandparents, great-grandmothers, her aunts and uncles, her cousins and many others. Rylie will always...

Nov 23, 2013

Robert S. Forbes passed away on November 23, 2013 at St. John's Medical Center. He was the son of Robert S. Forbes and Letha J. Forbes. Born on December 10, 1936 in Terre Haute, Indiana, where he gre up. Bob was an avid drag racer and spent most of his high school spare time fixing up his 55 Chevy for...