Obituaries

Jun 16, 2010

Donald George Soose, age 80, of Driggs, Idaho died Wednesday, June 16, 2010 at the Teton Valley Hospital in Driggs.

Graveside services will be held on Saturday, June 26, 2010 at 11:00 A.M. at the Darby Cemetery with a visitation preceding the funeral at the Valley Mortuary in Driggs from 9 - 10:30.

Jun 12, 2010

Andrew Parry Smith, age 38, died in Victor, Idaho, on June 12, 2010. Andy was born in Seattle, Washington in 1972. He graduated from Hilton Head Preparatory School, Hilton Head, South Carolina and received a BS degree in Environmental Conservation from the University of Colorado, Boulder, in 1994.

After completing his studies, Andy moved to Jackson Hole, WY where...

May 29, 2010

Gladys Christensen Davis, 86, of Driggs, Idaho, passed away May 29, 2010 at her home.

Gladys was born April 20, 1924, in Driggs, Idaho, to Orson W. Christensen and Alice Loretta Hochstrasser.

She attended and graduated from Teton High School where she loved to play in the band and sing in the choir. Some of her fondest memories...

May 27, 2010

Alfred Ray Griggs, age 84 of Livermore Ca. passed away on Wednesday May 26, 2010.

He was preceded in death by his wife Winifred Griggs. Alfred is survived by his four children, Mavanee (Tom) Smallwood of Lafayette Colorado, Newel Ray Griggs of Douglas Wyoming, Natacha (Richard) Liddle of Cumming Georgia, Neysha (David) Quick of Livermore California, 11 grandchildren and...

May 22, 2010

Verna May Stevick, age 89, of Rexburg, Idaho, formerly of Tetonia, died Saturday, May 22, 2010 at the Teton House in Rexburg.

Verna was born December 27, 1920 in Tetonia, Idaho to Alonzo and Leta May Henrie Fullmer. She married Melvin Stevick on November 25, 1947 in Los Angeles, California. Together they traveled much as he was in the...

May 14, 2010

Kaufman Christensen was born to Keith & LaRena Waddell on June 22, 1938, the fourth of nine children. She was raised in Alta, Wyoming, where she attended elementary school. Her daddy caller her "Merry Sunshine" because of her happy nature and her long, bouncy, blond curls.

She graduated from Teton High School and married her handsome cowboy, Fritz Kaufman...

May 12, 2010

On May 12th 2010, Timothy David Beavers, said his final farewell to this world. Everyone who knew Tim will never forget the laughter and humor he brought to their lives. Tim was born on August 30th 1976 and raised in the Portland OR area where he met the love of his life Alyson and married in 2003. In 2006 Tim...

May 6, 2010

Brandon James Coburn, age 15, of Driggs, died at his home on May 6, 2010.

Brandon was born July 9, 1994 in Rexburg, Idaho. Brandon enjoyed skiing, snowmobiling and played football at Teton High School. He loved music and had a special talent for drums and piano. He was active in Scouting and his church. He was currently serving...

May 5, 2010

Elma Wood, 85, of Driggs, Idaho passed away Wednesday, May 05, 2010.

She was born in Driggs, Idaho to Elmer and Harriet Lofthouse Little on October 9, 1924. She was a lifelong resident of Teton Valley and an active member of the L.D.S. Church. Elma worked for Schwediman Potatoes for many years. She loved to garden, take walks, being...

Apr 26, 2010

Jackson "Jack" Alan Mangis, was born on April 22, 1979 in Davenport, Washington. He left his earthly body on April 26, 2010 in Driggs, Idaho.

His mother is Janell Owen Green and his father who raised him, nurtured him and prepared him for life, is Brian Green. Jackson was raised in Alta, Wyoming.

Jack or "Farmer" as he...

Apr 6, 2010

Melba McBride Palmer, 91, passed away April 6, 2010 in West Jordan, Utah. Melba was born August 6, 1918 in Hyrum, Utah to Henry LeRoy and Annie Green McBride. She married Willis Palmer on February 26, 1941 in the Logan Temple. During their life together they lived in Rigby, Idaho; Aberdeen, Idaho and St. George, Utah. After the passing of...

Apr 5, 2010

Sophia Lee Vickrey, age 16, of Driggs, Idaho left to continue her journey with God on a higher level on Monday, April 5, 2010.

Sophia was born June 9, 1993 in Sacramento, California to Terry and Brandy Vickrey. She attended Teton High School where she was an amazing athlete, friend and most of all an incredible daughter and sister....

Mar 24, 2010

Margie Doneen Burr, 73, of Tetonia, died March 24, 2010, at Teton Valley Hospital from complications related to cancer.

Doneen was born June 4, 1936, in Magna, Utah, to Parley J. Hardman and Lyndell Barton Hardman. She attended Cyprus High School and graduated in 1954. On January 26, 1955, she married her high school sweetheart Dale M. Burr in...

Mar 8, 2010

Dell Calvin Kyte, 70, of Driggs, Idaho passed away Monday, March 8, 2010 at The Teton Valley Hospital in Driggs.

Dell was born September 17, 1939 in Driggs,Idaho to Calvin and Mary Beard Kyte. He served in the Air Force during the Korean Conflict. He lived most of his life in Idaho Falls, Idaho; Jackson, Wyoming and Driggs, Idaho....

Feb 26, 2010

STEPHEN "STEVIE" RAY MILES, 32, PASSED AWAY ON FEBRUARY 27, 2010 NEAR VICTOR, IDAHO. HE WAS BORN IN POCATELLO, IDAHO ON AUGUST 23, 1977 TO FAY JOHNSON AND VERL L. MILES. FOR THE PAST 12 YEARS, STEVE HAS BEEN VERY CLOSE TO HIS STEPFATHER, RAY JOHNSON. HE ATTENDED SCHOOLS IN AMERICAN FALLS, IDAHO AND EARNED HIS GED IN 1997. AFTER...

Jan 3, 2010

Roy Price Ringel, age 87, of Driggs, Idaho died Sunday, January 3, 2010 at his home in Driggs.

Roy was born August 22, 1922 in Paris, Idaho to Frederick and Charlotte Price Ringel. He served in the Navy during World War II. He married Roberta May Mackley in 1948 in the Logan, Utah L.D.S. Temple. He worked for...

Dec 26, 2009

Rita Levy, age 62, of Victor, Idaho, died Saturday, December 26, 2009 at the Madison Memorial Hospital in Rexburg.

Rita received her Masters degree at Hofstra University in New York. She taught music for 25 years at the Bridgeport Connecticut Public Schools. She married Donald Coleman on June 28, 1987 in Trumbull, Connecticut.

She and Donald moved to...

Dec 21, 2009

Marjorie Egbert O'Brien, age 90, passed away peacefully December 21, 2009 at the Rexburg Nursing Center in Rexburg, Idaho.

She was born March 30, 1919 in Alta, Wyoming to Hyrum Edzell and Marion Morgan Egbert. She had a happy childhood with her three brothers and two sisters in Clawson and Tetonia. She graduated from Teton High School and attended...

Dec 8, 2009

Kyleen Marie Dereschuk

Kyleen Marie Dereschuk, passed away December 8, 2009 at her home in Victor, Idaho from complication from cancer.

Kyleen was born November 23, 1956 in Wolf Point, Montana. She was the youngest of three daughters of Donna and Mitch Dereschuk. She attended Wolf Point schools and graduated in 1974. Kyleen is survives by mother Donna...

Dec 6, 2009

Tyler Walters, age 19, of Tetonia, Idaho, died Sunday, December 6, 2009.

Tyler was born December 12, 1989 in Rexburg, Idaho to James and Kim Erwin Walters. He lived most of his life in Teton Valley. He was a member of the L.D.S. Church and he loved hunting with his dad and uncles, snowboarding, riding motorcycles, he just discovered...