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Pamela Kay Maughan

Pamela Kay Maughan

Dec 12, 2024

Pamela Kay Burgess Maughan, lovingly known as Pammy K, age 68, left this world peacefully at home from natural causes on December 12, 2024. Born on July 1, 1956, to Keith and Angela Burgess, Pam’s career was primarily in cosmetology and barbering, where she made a lasting impact on her customers. Following in her father’s footsteps, she graduated from Mr....

Russell Barrett Jenson

Russell Barrett Jenson

Dec 8, 2024

Russ Jenson, beloved husband, father, son, brother, friend, and “the toughest dude most of us ever knew,” left us early Sunday morning on December 8, 2024. He lived, loved and worked his entire life with a charismatic and boundless happy energy. His final way station was the home he had lovingly built and remodeled over 30+ years, filled with loving...

Mary Bernreuter Rodriguez

Mary Bernreuter Rodriguez

Dec 7, 2024

It is with deep sorrow and love that we announce the passing of Mary Bernreuter Rodriguez, who left us peacefully on December 7, 2024, at the age of 89, in Twin Falls, Idaho. Born in Hawthorne, Nevada, on November 11, 1935, Mary was the youngest of five children in the Bernreuter family. She was raised and attended school in Key...

Christie Lynn Black

Christie Lynn Black

Dec 6, 2024

Christie Black, iconic athlete, gardener, mother, friend, and citizen of the world died peacefully Friday morning after an eight year battle with cancer. Friends and family where by her side…

Christie grew up the daughter of Vern Edmonds, a semi-pro baseball pitcher and grocery owner, and Rose Edmonds, an artist and stay at home mom who took her to softball games,...

Spencer Browning

Spencer Browning

Dec 4, 2024

Spencer Browning  

June 16, 1943 – December 4, 2024

An all around Ketchum guy, Spence enjoyed numerous adventures throughout his life, some of which landed him in the hospital, but never kept him down for long. He sampled bull riding, motorcycle racing, army paratrooping, river running, heli-skiing, fast cars and strong whiskey. Loved it all. 

Born at the Fort Polk Army Base...

Joseph Steven Cox

Joseph Steven Cox

Nov 25, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Joseph Steven Cox. He was born on October 8th 2000 in Sun Valley Idaho, died on November 25 2024. He is survived by his mother Joanne M Cox and his father William Allen Cox and brothers William Allen Cox III and Mathew Poynter and sister Chandra Cox. 

Joseph loved to...

Joanne Catherine Mayhew

Joanne Catherine Mayhew

Nov 18, 2024

Joanne Catherine Klasen Mayhew April 25, 1957 – November 18, 2024 The Mayhew and Klasen Families this week lost their most cheerful, loving, and dedicated connector of relationships among family and friends with Joanne’s passing.

Joanne was born in Berkeley, Illinois, on April 25, 1957, to Frances and Walter Klasen. She went to St. Domitilla School in Hillside and attended Proviso...

Pamela Ann Eakin Pierce

Pamela Ann Eakin Pierce

Nov 18, 2024

After a valiant fight with cancer, Pam Eakin Pierce, 59, left us Monday, November 18 in the presence of her loving family. 

Pamela Ann Eakin and her twin Debbie were born on December 23, 1964 in Jerome to Grace (Hobson) and Jim Eakin, joining four older siblings. Pam and Deb were always a package deal.

4-H activities were a constant through her...

Thomas William Glaccum

Thomas William Glaccum

Nov 9, 2024

Cancer got the best of him and Tom left us on Nov. 9. He led a full 85 years.

The middle of three boys, he learned to ride horses as a kid. In his teens he taught riding at a posh boys camp on Lake George. He loved his college years at Villanova, where he learned to play rugby, a game...

Diane DeRocher

Diane DeRocher

Oct 28, 2024

DIANE DE ROCHER

Diane DeRocher of Sun Valley died Oct. 28 in her Elkhorn home. At the time of her death Diane was 84 years old. Her surviving spouse is James Pearre. Diane and Jim had been married for over 50 years. 

Diane was born in Rhinelander, Wisconsin, on October 26, 1940, the daughter of Dorothy and Theodore DeRocher. 

Growing up in northern...

Dorothy Mae Malac

Dorothy Mae Malac

Oct 26, 2024

Dorothy Mae Malac, lovingly known to many as Dot, was born on May 18, 1949, in Texas. Her remarkable journey came to a peaceful close on October 26, 2024, in Idaho, at the age of 75. Dorothy's life was a tapestry woven with adventure, strength, and a deep commitment to family and faith. Raised by her parents, Joseph B. Malac...

George "Jim" Vila

George "Jim" Vila

Oct 24, 2024

Jim Vila passed peacefully after his long bout with cancer on Thursday, October 24th, 2024. Jim was born in Albany, California on November 11, 1949, to George and Bernice Vila. After college, Jim embarked on an adventurous road trip with his cousin Joe Vila which ultimately led him to the Wood River Valley in 1973. Jim was an avid and...

Sharon Lynn Showalter

Sharon Lynn Showalter

Oct 19, 2024

Sharon Lynn Showalter, 66 of Hailey, Idaho passed away, October 19, 2024.

A Memorial service will be at  10:00 am, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024 at the Hailey LDS Church.  Urn burial will follow at the Hailey Cemetery.

Friends may leave a condolence, or photo, at www.woodriverchapel.com.

Howard Kirby Skavdahl

Howard Kirby Skavdahl

Oct 15, 2024

Howard Kirby Skavdahl was received into the arms of his loving Savior, Jesus Christ on October 15th, 2024. He lived a life reflecting the reality he was a child of God who consistently sought to love God and love others well. 

Born in Santa Monica, California, his family moved to Lake Forest Park, Washington where his father worked as an aeronautical...

Madilyn Rose Cox

Madilyn Rose Cox

Sep 28, 2024

Madilyn Rose Cox, 20, left this physical world to be with the Lord, on September 28th, 2024. Madilyn left behind a legacy of light, love, and grace for all who knew, and loved her. 

Madilyn, affectionately known as Madi, was born on May 28, 2004 in Ketchum, Idaho, to Patrick and Danette Cox. From her first breath, Madi’s bright eyes and...

Stacy Leigh Arnett

Stacy Leigh Arnett

Sep 12, 2024

Mid-August Stacy Arnett was hospitalized and diagnosed with severe sleep apnea. She went home with oxygen to be worn 24/7. She became disoriented during sleep due to oxygen levels being too low leading to hypoxic brain damage that put her into a coma. Our family moved her into comfort care and spent her last days with her. Stacy passed peacefully...

Derek James Gallegos

Derek James Gallegos

Sep 6, 2024

In Loving Memory of Derek James Gallegos (1963-2024)

On Friday, September 6, 2024, Derek James Gallegos, loving husband and father of two, passed away peacefully at his home in Hailey, Idaho.

Derek, a culinary virtuoso whose passion for food transformed countless dining experiences, was born on November 7, 1963, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Derek lived a life rich in love, humor,...

Anna Jane Billger

Anna Jane Billger

Aug 30, 2024

Our beloved Anna Jane Billger (Rhodes), age 86, sadly left us on August 30th, 2024.

Anna was born September 30th, 1937 and was the 2nd child of 4. Anna is survived by her sibling Mary Benjamin. 

She is loved and missed by her 2 Sons Rudy (Ann) and Bob (Mary). She leaves behind 4 grandchildren: Kendra (Lee), Hayley (Sinjin), Racheal (Rudy), and...

Todd Taylor Telford

Todd Taylor Telford

Aug 26, 2024

Our beloved father/brother/uncle/cousin/friend Todd Taylor Telford departed this life on August 26, 2024. Todd was born into a family with three sisters and one brother who doted on their blonde, curly headed little boy who was the joy of the family.

Todd was born on June 21, 1962, in Twin Falls, Idaho, to Virginia Taylor Telford and Dr. Virgil Telford. He...

Eleanor Mabee Reed

Eleanor Mabee Reed

Aug 13, 2024

Eleanor Brittingham Mabee Reed passed away at home in Sun Valley in the loving embrace of her family.

Born on March 8, 1936, the daughter of Dr. William Ernest Mabee, Jr & Esperanza Brittingham (neé) Mabee Bevan and granddaughter of Industrialist and pioneer of Mexican industry, J.F. Brittingham. Ellie grew up in the idyllic Beverly Hills of the 1940’s & 50’s...

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