Obituaries

Jul 23, 2018

Candice Marie Miller Kwiatkowski (March 9, 1982 - July 23, 2018) Candice Marie Miller Kwiatkowski was born in Waseca, Minnesota on March 9, 1982 and died in Jackson Hole, Wyoming July 23, 2018. Candice was the youngest of eight children and enjoyed a childhood filled with sports, music, skiing, church and life on the farm. Candice followed her passion...

Jun 6, 2018

Our dear sweet mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Jolene Marriott Hansen, 61, of Alta, WY, passed away June 6th, 2018 when her heart gave out due to complications of diabetes.  She was born Feb 14th, 1957 in Ogden, UT to Gilbert and Kathleen Marriott.  She grew up in North Ogden and graduated from Weber High School.  She moved to...

Apr 26, 2018

Our sweet and loving, Afton Duke Blanchard,  a lifelong resident of Victor, ID., passed away on April 26, 2018 at EIRMC surrounded by family and friends following a stroke at the age of 88. She was born Aug. 17, 1929 to Bill and Virda duke in Victor, ID. She grew up in Victor as the second oldest of six...

Apr 12, 2018

Rosemary E. Frantz “graduated” on April 12, 2018, while a resident of Teton Peaks Assisted Living in Driggs, Idaho. The family wishes to thank the TPAL staff and Encompass Home Health & Hospice for the wonderful care and support Rosemary received in her final years and months.

Rosemary was born to Harold and Edith Stoy...

Mar 28, 2018

James B. Halferty 87, of Driggs, passed away on March 28, 2018. Obituary and services pending

Mar 22, 2018

Donna Mae Flores, 91, was received into the waiting arms of her Saviour: Jesus March 22, 2018. She was residing in Idaho Falls, ID.

Born on August 3, 1926 in McCammon, ID to Priscilla and Fred Taylor, she spent her early years growing up between Teton Valley Idaho and San Francisco East Bay California. After graduating from...

Feb 25, 2018

Our beloved Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Great Grandfather, Francis Delano Ripplinger passed away peacefully in his home on February 25, 2018 at the age of 83 wonderful years. He was born April 21, 1934 to Carl and Alena Ripplinger in Driggs, Idaho.  Shortly after his birth, his family moved back out to the ranch in Bates, with one of...

Feb 11, 2018

Devoted husband, father, and grandfather Gerald Ray Petersen age 84, passed away peacefully at his home on  February 11, 2018 in Driggs, Idaho.

He was born November 26, 1933 in Salt Lake City, UT to Holger Pete Petersen and Ora Irene Hutchinson.

As a youngman he worked as a brick layer and later became a...

Feb 3, 2018

On February 3rd Alta resident Arthur Frakt died peacefully at home.  He was 78 years old.

Arthur was born in Newark, New Jersey, to Sam and Clara Frakt on Halloween 1939.  Although the dates didn’t exactly match, he was fond of saying “the Nazis marched into Poland and I arrived in New Jersey.”  He grew up in...

Jan 19, 2018

Funeral services for DeEtta Maxine Floyd Driggs, 92, who died suddenly at home in Driggs Friday, Jan. 19, 2018, of a heart condition, will be conducted Thursday at noon in the Teton LDS Stake Center in Driggs. Bishop Tom Hill will officiate. The family will greet visitors from 10:30 until time of services.

She was born Sept....

Jan 10, 2018

Richard D. Harris, 65, of Victor, passed away on January 10, 2018. Memorial service will be on January 20, 2018 at the Wildwood Room in Victor.

Jan 7, 2018

Delmar L. Hill, lifelong resident of Darby, Idaho, passed away on Sunday, January 7, 2018, at around 10:00pm. Delmar died of natural causes in his home at the age of 87. Funeral arrangements are scheduled for Friday, January 12, at 11:00am at the LDS church in Driggs, Idaho.

Delmar L. Hill was born to Dellis Glen Hill...

Dec 14, 2017

Surrounded by his family, Shawn Neil Hansen, 39, passed away at his home on December 14, 2017, after a valiant five-month battle with Neuro-Endocrine Tumors. He was born May 4, 1978, in Burley, Idaho, to Phyllis Ann Peterson and D. Neil Hansen. On his seventh birthday, the family moved to Driggs. He attended schools in Teton Valley, graduating in...

Dec 4, 2017

KENNEBUNKPORT - Wendy S. Morton, 75, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and great- grandmother, early childhood educator, resident of Venice, FL and Kennebunkport, ME passed away quietly on December 4, 2017 following a long illness. As was her wish, Wendy left this world while surrounded by the comfort of her family and friends at her daughter’s family residence in...

Dec 3, 2017

Clarice Mae Coburn, age 90, passed away Sunday, December 3, 2017. She was surrounded by family who held her hands as she slipped from this earth. She was born September 29, 1927 to Parley and Rachel (Nyman) Carlson in the family home at Wapello Idaho. Siblings were Jessie, Naomi, E.J. and Editha.

She grew up a farm girl who...

Oct 21, 2017

Jon Allen Hildebrandt, age 65, of Victor, Idaho formerly of Jackson, Wyoming, died Saturday, October 21, 2017 at the Teton Valley Hospital in Driggs, Idaho.

Memorial services will be held on Friday, October 27, 2017 at the National Wildlife Museum in Jackson at 3:00 P.M.

Condolences can be sent to the family at valleymortuarydriggs.com.

Oct 16, 2017

Barbara Kay Thompson 69, of Victor, Idaho passed away on Monday, October 16, 2017 in Teton Valley Hospital in Driggs, Idaho after a courageous battle with cancer.  She was surrounded by her family and grandchildren and was served with kindness by the hospital staff.

Barbara was born May 27, 1948 in Madison Memorial Hospital in Rexburg, Idaho...

Oct 8, 2017

Robert "Bob" A. McKitrick, 64, passed away in Driggs on Sunday, October 8, 2017. He was born on April 10, 1943 to Maurice and Ruth Hatch McKitrick in St. Anthony.

He worked as a heavy equipment operator. He enjoyed camping and going on horse trips, many for several days. But most of all he enjoyed his family and grandchildren.

Bob is...

Oct 6, 2017

Lloyd "Bud" Surles, 72, of Victor passed away on Friday, October 6, 2017. Funeral services will be at the 1st Baptist Church in Jackson, Wyoming on Saturday, October 14, 2017 at 11 am.

Condolences may be sent tot the family at www.valleymortuaryjackson.com

Sep 15, 2017

Genevie M. Kunz died on September 15, 2017 of natural causes at her home. She was born December 7, 1931 at the Teton Valley Hospital to Robert and Mary Mackley; the third of seven children.

She grew up in the Teton Valley area, loved music and played flute in the high school band. She fondly recalled her...