OBITUARIES

Dec 31, 2022

Howard was born in Berwyn, Illinois on June 1, 1930. Like most youngsters growing up in the 30 and 40s, Howard found creative ways to entertain himself. His natural ability to capture perspective, shadow and highlights, made it possible for him to pursue detailed renderings of air crafts, ships and cars. This talent for art remained with him for his...

Dec 22, 2022

We are deeply saddened to announce that Susan Douglas passed away on December 22, 2022, at the age of 77.

Sue was born in Brooklyn, New York on February 4, 1945. Her father was William John Paivine, and her mother was Catherine Paivine. Following his career in the Navy, Sue's father moved from Prunedale to King City, and finally to...

Dec 16, 2022

It is with the heaviest of hearts that we announce the passing of Sofia Adele Uri, age 28, on December 16, 2022. Born on March 13, 1994, in Seattle, Washington, Sofia was the beloved daughter of Beth and Kristian Uri. Sofia was a triplet and had a special bond with her identical twin sister Sonja Uri (Nicolai Olsen); her brother...

Dec 16, 2022

On Dec. 15, 2022, Kimberly Garvin passed away peacefully in her sleep at home. She was 54 years young.

Kim is survived by her husband, Scott; her sons, Michael, Caleb and Lucas; her mother, Marian Carlin; brothers, Chip, Kevin and Daryl; and sister Andrea.

Kim was a very active member of our community, bringing her light to everything she touched....

Dec 13, 2022

Dec 9, 2022

Helen Colt, passed away December 9, 2022 in Bellevue, Idaho.  Born in 1925 in Colorado, she was “shaped” by the “Great Depression” with her strong character, survivor instincts, and appreciation for all that life offered.  Family mattered and her history reflects a close union with those family members, friends, and others in need of a “personal touch”.  Her early years...

Nov 20, 2022

 

Alan exited this world in the same manner that he lived in it; on his own terms.

Alan Reynolds was born Feb. 3, 1943, into a family of journalists. He lived all throughout the United States as well as a very fond period of his youth in Cuba where his father worked as a U.S. correspondent. He was a...

Nov 15, 2022

 

Robert “Bob” Henry Leyse, 94, of Sun Valley, greeted the next world on Nov. 15 in serenity of mind, firmness of resolve. The accompanying photo was taken Oct. 15 at Trail Creek following a hike, which is mentioned to point out Bob enjoyed 94.5 years of unassisted quality of life, unflappably feisty every day. Bob suffered a heart attack...

Nov 5, 2022

 

Christina (Christy) Marie Alvarez was born on a warm summer day, July 19th, 1974, in Billings, Montana.  Christy carried that sunny warmth within her disposition throughout her life.  It was impossible not to be enchanted by her wonderfully bright smile, soothing laughter, ocean blue eyes and contagiously bubbly voice.   For those of us lucky enough to be loved...

Nov 2, 2022

"Betts" was born in Kenosha Wisconsin, the second child of Chester Hascall Bliss and Ruth Nash Bliss. She attended Briarcliff College where she earned her voice theory degree. After her move to California, she took the first of several trips to Sun Valley, Idaho on the ski train which offered round trip service from LA. An avid skier, Betts became...

Oct 26, 2022

Oct 23, 2022

Phyllis Stelma, February 26, 1929 - October 23, 2022 Phyllis Stelma, 93, passed away Oct. 23, 2022, in Bellevue, Idaho. Phyllis was born in Park City, Utah, to James and Victoria Ivie. As a toddler, the family relocated to Bellevue. She attended the Bellevue School, located where what is now the Bellevue City Park and served local children up to...

Oct 20, 2022

 

We lost John Peter Mohn on October 20, 2022 after his decades long battle with Parkinson’s Disease. The disease affected his body, but not his enduring trademark qualities – intelligence, curiosity, humor and wit. Pete died peacefully in his home in Sun Valley, Idaho.  

Pete was born in Brooklyn to Helen and Henry Mohn, spending his early years...

Oct 8, 2022

Larry Keppler, 74, died October 8, 2022 in Hailey, Idaho with his son and daughter by his side. He passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease.   Larry was born June 3, 1948 in Newport News, VA. to parents Marjorie (Rowe) and Lt. Col. Charles N. Keppler. Larry’s father was a fighter pilot in World War II...

Sep 30, 2022

 

On Friday, September 30th, Steven Keith Anspach, loving husband, father, and grandfather, passed away at his home in Hailey, Idaho. He was born August 13th, 1953, at an Air Force base in Panama. Keith and Mavis Anspach, Steve’s parents, were stationed there while Keith serviced in the military. Steve was the oldest of 3 children. His early years were...

Sep 28, 2022

 

Thomas found and fell in love with the Wood River Valley in the 1960s. Eventually he was able to call this place home for a few years in the mid 80s, and more recently, from 2016 to present. He enjoyed the local music, The Wicked Spud, helping friends and spending time with neighbors. He left this world quietly with...

Sep 25, 2022

Charles “Chuck” Turner passed away on September 25, 2022, at his home North of Hailey, Idaho. He was 78. Born to Ray W. and Patricia A. Turner on February 07, 1944, in Wendell, Idaho. Chuck graduated high school in 1962 and continued his education at the University of Idaho, where he earned his Bachelor’s degree majoring in English.

After...

Sep 5, 2022

 

George Warren King passed away peacefully in his sleep in Ketchum on Monday, September 5, 2022.

Ketchum was George’s spiritual home since the 1960’s and it was during the last ten years of his life that he was able to live in the area full time - skiing over 100 days in the winter and hiking the mountains in...

Sep 4, 2022

Sandra Anne Kelly, known as Sandy, passed away at St. Luke's Medical Center in Ketchum on September 4th from an aggressive metastatic cancer. She was surrounded by family, and went on to her next adventure with no regrets and filled with all of the love in the world.

 Sandy passed away 3 months after her original diagnosis in June. She...

Sep 3, 2022

Roger Edwin Crist passed away in his home in Ketchum, Idaho, the evening of Sept. 3 surrounded by family and friends, after a well-fought battle with Parkinson's disease. He is survived by his wife Susan, his three children, Reggie (Laura), Danielle (Kenton) and Zach (Emilie); stepson, Tyler (Isa and August); along with 10 tightly knit Ketchum-born grandchildren, Jett, Zephyr, Ruby,...