OBITUARIES

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...

Samuel Marcus Grossman

Samuel Marcus Grossman

Sep 10, 2024

Sam spent nearly every one of this summer’s days, as he had over so many seasons past, sitting on his patio in Sun Valley, basking in sunlight and studying one of his favorite views—green grass, ochre mountains, dappled light, birds, grazing elk and running water. “Isn’t it spectacular?” he often asked his beloved wife, Peggy, his kids, his caregivers, and...

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...

Nadine Ivie

Nadine Ivie

Aug 10, 2024

Nadine Seal Ivie quietly passed away on August 10, 2024 in Twin Falls, Idaho. She was the daughter of Edward and Lucille Seal. Nadine was born at home on December 24, 1925 in Jerome County Idaho. She attended school in Hazelton, Idaho graduating as salutatorian of her class. Growing up on a small farm in Hazelton, Idaho, she was no...

Donna Payne

Donna Payne

Aug 3, 2024

 I've known Donna Payne for 50 years from our shared love of art and painting. But her sudden, unexpected passing has been quite surreal every time I try to realize it. Words have been hard to come.

But Donna's cousin Linda found all the right words to say in her letter that she entered here in Donna's Memorial Page at Wood...

Jeff Kirk Jones

Jeff Kirk Jones

Jul 31, 2024

“He was born in the summer of his 27th year

Coming home to a place he’d never been before

He left yesterday behind him, you might say he was born again

You might say he found a key for every door”

-John Denver

We are sad to say goodbye to Jeff Kirk Jones. He passed away on July 31, 2024, at the age of 64.

Jeffie...

Alden "Al" George Yates

Alden "Al" George Yates

Jul 27, 2024

Alden "Al" George Yates, 82, of Bellevue, Idaho, passed away on July 27, 2024 peacefully at home with his companion and family near his side.

Al was born March 19, 1942 in Pocahontas, Iowa, the son of Fred Yates and Marie "Ginger" McCallister (Krieg).

Al grew up in western Oregon where he attended St. Mary's School and graduated from Medford High School....

John David Lewis

John David Lewis

Jul 21, 2024

John David Lewis graced the world with his presence on May 28th, 1966. A humble man, he would never brag about the immeasurable mark he left on the world, but we are his family, and we are paying for this obituary so we will brag all we want. 

Act 1. John came into this world with many natural talents. He was...

Martin Alvin Flannes

Martin Alvin Flannes

Jul 8, 2024

Martin A. Flannes died in Hailey, Idaho on July 8, 2024, following a brief illness. 

Marty lived in Hailey since 2002, moving from Redondo Beach, CA, in order to enjoy the outdoor life and the close community. In Hailey, Marty continued his legal practice, focusing on concerns close to his heart, such as the environment, civic engagement, and sustainable development. Marty...

Bradley D. Billger

Bradley D. Billger

Jul 8, 2024

Bradley Douglas Billger passed from this world in early July 2024. He is survived by his wife Anna Billger, and his two brothers, Thomas M. Billger, and Gordon J. Billger, Jr. (Jay). Bradley was quite a guy. He was named after General Douglas McArthur and General Omar Bradley, military leaders of great ability in the 2 World War and the...

Garth Darnell Heath

Garth Darnell Heath

Jul 4, 2024

Garth Darnell Heath, 65, passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2024 at the Hayspur Campgrounds near Picabo, Idaho.

He was born Sept.23,1959 at Blackfoot, ID, the son of Fred and Lola (Anderson) Heath.  He grew up and spent most of his younger years in and around Glenns Ferry and King Hill, Idaho.  This is where he met and married his first...

Zane Daniel Quillin

Zane Daniel Quillin

Jul 3, 2024

Zane Daniel Quillin was born on January 13, 2009, in Ketchum, ID, to Danielle and Lindsey Quillin. He was the youngest of 5 children. Zane came home weighing 4 pounds 11 ounces, so tiny that preemie clothes were too big for him.

 Zane grew up with 2 older sisters and 2 older brothers. Koby, Zowie, Rylie, and Brody doted over him,...

Jerel Jay Dilworth

Jerel Jay Dilworth

Jun 29, 2024

Jerel Jay Dilworth

Jerel Jay Dilworth left his life here on Earth for Heaven's door June 29th, 2024 peacefully in his childhood home with his wife Leslie at his side. Jay (as he was known by) was born January 31st, 1951 to Stan and Ann Dilworth in Carey, Idaho. Jay was the fifth born child, and he spent his time growing...

Gregg Matthew Hedin

Gregg Matthew Hedin

Jun 20, 2024

Gregg Matthew Hedin passed away in his home in Bellevue, Idaho on June 20, 2024. He lived an adventurous 52 years, with the sky, mountains, and rugged terrain being his sanctuary. 

Born in Mount Vernon, Washington to Albert and Evonne Hedin, Gregg was raised with the outdoors being a priority. He graduated from Colville High School in Washington State, where he...