1960
Valerie
2010
Valerie McCarthy
November 9, 1960 — December 23, 2010
Obituary for Valerie Alfs McCarthy
Valerie A. McCarthy passed away Thursday, December 23, 2010 at St. Lukes Hospital, Boise, Idaho, from heart complications.
Valerie was born November 9, 1960 in Sun Valley, Idaho, to Dick and Bobbie Alfs. She was born and raised a true “local” 110% and graduated from Wood River High School in 1979. Val was a loving mother, wife, sister and aunt. She loved hanging out with the family, camping, BBQing in the backyard, socializing with all, and loving every animal she encountered; including her 3 dogs and 5 cats. People who knew Val would wait in line despite there being open lanes, to hear her latest adventure or story.
Valerie was preceded in death by her parents, Dick and Bobbie Alfs. She is survived by her husband, Paul McCarthy, son Chris McCarthy, daughter Dominique (DD) McCarthy of East Fork as well as her sister Susan Alfs, brother Edward Alfs, and niece Lacie Alfs of West Ketchum.
She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Service will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 31, 2010 at Our Lady of the Snows. Interment will be at the Ketchum Cemetery followed by a reception at the Ketchum American Legion hall.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Animal Shelter of the Wood River Valley , P.O. Box 1496, Hailey Idaho 83333, in Val’s name.
Valerie was born November 9, 1960 in Sun Valley, Idaho, to Dick and Bobbie Alfs. She was born and raised a true “local” 110% and graduated from Wood River High School in 1979. Val was a loving mother, wife, sister and aunt. She loved hanging out with the family, camping, BBQing in the backyard, socializing with all, and loving every animal she encountered; including her 3 dogs and 5 cats. People who knew Val would wait in line despite there being open lanes, to hear her latest adventure or story.
Valerie was preceded in death by her parents, Dick and Bobbie Alfs. She is survived by her husband, Paul McCarthy, son Chris McCarthy, daughter Dominique (DD) McCarthy of East Fork as well as her sister Susan Alfs, brother Edward Alfs, and niece Lacie Alfs of West Ketchum.
She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Service will be at 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 31, 2010 at Our Lady of the Snows. Interment will be at the Ketchum Cemetery followed by a reception at the Ketchum American Legion hall.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the Animal Shelter of the Wood River Valley , P.O. Box 1496, Hailey Idaho 83333, in Val’s name.
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