OBITUARIES

Aug 15, 2023

Douglas Wilfred Taylor passed away peacefully on Aug. 15 at home, surrounded by his family, after a long, courageous fight with cancer.

He was born in Santa Ana, California, to Lora Annie Bean and Wilfred Barton Taylor. Doug was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Joyce Taylor Reynolds; and brother, Anthony Arthur Taylor. He is survived by his...

Aug 13, 2023

 

Carolyn Olbum passed away last week at her home in Ketchum. She was married to Bing, with whom she had three children (Jon, Jenny and David and seven grandchildren).

She swam in waters, hiked mountains, traveled, read voraciously and listened to the songs of birds. She manifested her curiosity and creativity in clay and bronze.

The energy she brought...

Aug 3, 2023

 

Charley Johnson died on August 3, 2023 at his home in Hailey, Idaho in the loving embrace of his wife and children, with his dog at his side.

Charley was a child of the sea and the mountains, born on April 12, 1949 on Gravelly Lake in Tacoma, WA to parents Ann Demarest Hurley and David Morrison Johnson. His...

Jul 31, 2023

Pamela, born May 13, 1947 to Glen Orval and Patricia Lee (Kennedy) Thorne in Idaho Falls, ID, passed away in Hailey, ID on July 31, 2023. Pam graduated from Idaho Falls High School in 1965 where she was the captain of the Debate Team her senior year and the mascot for the Pep Club. She attended the University of Idaho,...

Jul 30, 2023

Richard R. “Dick” Tucker, 82 years young of Hailey Idaho, accepted God’s hand of mercy on 30 July 2023 surrounded by family.

Dick was born 29 December 1940 to Charles and Helen Tucker in Olympia, Washington. He was the youngest of four children. He is preceded in death by his parents, his sister’s Betty E Sullivan, Connie Lee Castle, and...

Jul 30, 2023

Joan Preston O'Neil passed away comfortably at home July 30, 2023, after a long bout with cancer. She was the daughter of Mary Dwight and John McAfee Preston, born in San Mateo, California, and raised in Hillsborough, California.

Joan went East to school, attending Ethel Walker School, Briarcliffe College and Parsons School of Design. She left school early to ski...

Jul 18, 2023

In loving  memory of Mary Ferrante Dearo who passed away peacefully July 18, 2023 at her home in Idaho. She was surrounded by her daughters, grandchildren, great grandsons. Those who could not be here with her were children and grandchildren who were calling and FaceTiming to express their love.

Jul 13, 2023

Jul 12, 2023

Breck Gerald Rich ObituaryBreck Gerald Rich, a beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, nephew, and son, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2023, at St. Luke's Hospital in Ketchum, ID. Breck was born on August 23, 1948, in St. Anthony, Idaho. He spent his early years in Ashton, Idaho, where he enjoyed the beauty of the countryside and created cherished memories...

Jul 9, 2023

Mary Mushin Cook passed away peacefully in her sleep in Malibu, California on July 9, 2023 following a brief illness. She was 98 years old.

Mary was born on April 22, 1925. Her parents were Croatian immigrants from the Island of Korcula, a heritage to which Mary was extremely proud throughout her life. She was brought up in Los Angeles,...

Jul 2, 2023

Jun 24, 2023

Thomas Rex Lovell “TRex” was born on January 2nd 1937 to Kathryn and Rex Lovell in Waukesha, Wisconsin.  He was the youngest of three siblings and the only son of Rex and Kathryn.  He grew up playing in the farmlands of Wisconsin and helped run his family’s business in the city of Oak Park, Illinois, where his parents owned and...

Jun 21, 2023

 

It’s impossible to encapsulate a man of so many words in a few paragraphs, but here goes.

After a brief illness, on the longest day of the year, Chris Millspaugh took his final curtain call surrounded by family and friends at St. Luke's Wood River. Chris was born on Aug. 26, 1941 to Clarence Arthur Millspaugh and Elva Abbett...

Jun 13, 2023

Margery Gail Friedlander (nee )Pape, born February 2, 1937 in Toronto, Canada, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on June 13, 2023.  She is survived by her husband of 66 years Bernard (Woody) Friedlander, two sons David and Geoffrey, their spouses Deb and Juli, and 4 grandchildren, Alex, Charlie, Ben and Zoë.

Margery emigrated to the US from Toronto in...

Jun 11, 2023

Alejandro Mitma Bellido of Blaine County, Idaho passed away in Lima, Peru on June 11, 2023. Alejandro was 73 years old, born in Peru on December 12, 1949. He was one of 13 children. He immigrated to the United States in the early 1970's and became a citizen in May 2017. Before moving to America, Alejandro was a wood crafter....

Jun 6, 2023

Our family is saddened to announce the sudden passing of Amy Lynn Kalama. Amy passed away unexpectedly at the age of 39 residing in Vineyard, Utah. Amy was always happy, with a smile on her face and so full of life.

She is survived by her two sons, Riley and Blake Long, of Springfield, Oregon, her parents, Gina and...

Jun 5, 2023

On Monday June 5th at 10:44 pm we said farewell to one of the most beautiful people our valley has ever known.  Erin Elizabeth (Pickhard) Rosenstein passed peacefully at St. Luke’s in Boise, following a short but terminal illness.  

She is survived by her two amazing children Kaleb and Kaya (their father Kimmarc), Boyfriend Dave, her brother Eric sister...

Jun 4, 2023

Jane Trent Eittreim was born in Phoenix, Arizona on January 16, 1943, to John and Maxine Trent. She died early Sunday, June 4, 2023 at her residence in Hailey, Idaho.

She was raised in Central Phoenix and Jane was in the very first class to go all four years to Central High School, where she made lifelong friends as a...

Jun 3, 2023

On the magical day of November 5th, 1961, Tracy Tiser Warner graced the world with her presence, and from that moment on, an extraordinary and enchanting woman began her journey. Born into a world filled with endless possibilities, Tracy embarked on a life filled with love, resilience, and unwavering dedication. She learned early on that such intention was an important...

May 29, 2023

Timothy Joe Young “Choch” passed away peacefully at St. Luke's Wood River on May 29 th , 2023 surrounded by his loving family.

Tim was born on July 25 th , 1958 to Charles and Anita Young in Hailey, Idaho. From a young age Tim was an exceptional athlete starting with T-ball and on to basketball, track and a...