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Nancy Hampton-Nelson

Nancy Hampton-Nelson

Sep 22, 2017

Life Story for Nancy Hampton-Nelson Hailey- Nancy Hampton-Nelsen, 73, of Hailey, passed away Friday September 22, 2017, in Bellevue. She was born March 2, 1944, in Twin Falls, Idaho, the daughter of Walter William Ridley, Jr., and Ruth Ellen Hamby. Nancy was raised in Gooding and Jerome on her parent’s farms. She attended Jerome High School. Nancy spent most of...

Charles Moore

Charles Moore

Sep 21, 2017

Life Story for Charles Rogers Moore Pending

Jon McGowan

Jon McGowan

Sep 16, 2017

Life Story for Jon Clayton McGowan A husband, a dad and a grandfather departed us Sept. 16. Jon McGowan was, without question, a one-of-a-kind. If you knew him from a distance, he may have had you scratching your head. If you enjoyed his friendship, something he did not give away casually, you were fortunate enough to know an amazing man....

Richard Wright

Richard Wright

Sep 14, 2017

Life Story for Richard A. "Dick" Wright Richard Anthony Wright, 81, passed away peacefully at home in Boise on September 14, 2017. He was born October 12, 1935 in Los Angeles, California, the son of Robert and Helen Wright, and graduated from the Fullerton Junior College with a degree in Marketing. He served in the U.S. Navy. Richard married Melidee...

Sylvia Mendelsohn

Sylvia Mendelsohn

Sep 10, 2017

Life Story for Sylvia "Sue" Mendelsohn Sylvia “Sue” Mendelsohn 89, of Ketchum, Idaho passed away peacefully Sunday September 10, 2017. Sue was born in Bellingham, WA to Abe and Celia Morton. She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Robert, her son Alan, her parents, and her sister, Lilian. Sue is survived by her son, Darrel and his wife...

Lemo Dearing

Lemo Dearing

Sep 9, 2017

Life Story for Lemo June "Lee" Dearing Lemo June Dearing, 81, resident of Hailey, Idaho, also known as “Lee” to friends and family, passed away September 9, 2017 of natural causes. She was with her daughter, Stacie Brew, her granddaughter Shawnee Brew, her sister Christian Williams and her niece Fara Warner, and will be remembered for her humor, sweetness, and...

Maurice Charlat

Maurice Charlat

Aug 31, 2017

Life Story for Maurice Marcel Charlat Maurice M. Charlat was born to Dorothy Skinner, a Londoner, and Marcel Charlat, a Frenchman, in Richmond, Calif., on Dec. 1, 1932. It was often said he arrived wearing a blue blazer and saddle shoes, destined to be a gentleman who spoke perfect English without a French accent. Dorothy won on language, Marcel on...

Virginia Miller

Virginia Miller

Aug 21, 2017

Life Story for Virginia Nelson Miller Virginia Miller, 86, of Hailey passed away on August 21, 2017 from lung cancer. Virginia was born in Oakley, Idaho on January 22, 1931. Virginia’s parents were Hunter and Zeo Nelson. When she was in the 4th grade, her father transferred with the Forest Service from Oakley, ID to Hailey, ID. The family spent...

Karen Detwiler

Karen Detwiler

Aug 20, 2017

Life Story for Karen Evans "K E" Detwiler Karen Evans Detwiler, known by many as K.E., passed away at age 66 on Sunday, August 20 after a long battle with corticobasal degeneration. K.E. was a loyal friend, loving mother and family member, and the ultimate hostess. She always considered the outdoors her “church,” and she drew solace and strength from...

Peter Watson

Peter Watson

Aug 18, 2017

Life Story for Peter Robert Watson Longtime Ketchum resident Pete Watson, 59, passed away on Aug. 18, 2017. Pete was born April 17, 1958, in Newport Beach, Calif., and moved to Ketchum in the autumn of 1963 with his parents and older brother, Tom. The Watsons lived a migratory lifestyle—spending their summers surfing and diving at San Onofre and their...

Leroy Reigle

Leroy Reigle

Aug 17, 2017

Life Story for Leroy E. Reigle Leroy E. Reigle, 89, of Bellevue, passed away Thursday, Aug. 17, 2017, at Bell Mountain Village in Bellevue. He was born Aug. 16, 1928, in San Francisco, Calif., where he was raised. Leroy served his country during the Korean War in the Army. Following an honorable discharge, he married Edith May Buller on April...

Tom Peterson

Tom Peterson

Aug 4, 2017

Life Story for Tom M. Peterson Thomas Milton Peterson was born in Twin Falls, Idaho, December 2, 1942, the middle son of eight children born to Cleo and Sybile Peterson. He died better known as “Big G” or “Papi”, at his home in Gannett, Idaho, on August 4, 2017. Tom is survived by his wife of 56 years, Judith A....

David Meyers

David Meyers

Jul 31, 2017

Life Story for David Regnery Meyers Pending

Thomas Acomb MD

Thomas Acomb MD

Jul 28, 2017

Life Story for Thomas Everett Acomb MD Thomas E. Acomb, MD, of Sun Valley, ID, passed away on July 28, 2017, at the age of 75. Tom was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he spent his childhood. He received his B.S. from Xavier University in 1964 and his M.D. from the University of Cincinnati in 1968. He completed his general...

Deborah Willey

Deborah Willey

Jul 25, 2017

Life Story for Deborah Anne Willey Deborah Anne Willey, 62, of Hailey Idaho, passed away peacefully on July 25th 2017 in her home with family and friend's love surrounding her every step of the way. Born in California, Deb moved to Idaho in her early years and naturally made it her home. Her mom Joanne Smith, loving sisters and brother,...

Bill Grant

Bill Grant

Jul 22, 2017

Life Story for Bill Grant Bill Grant passed away peacefully in his home, surrounded by his family and loved ones on Saturday, July 22, 2017. He died from injuries caused by a tragic accident. Bill was born in Nampa, Idaho, on Feb. 20, 1932, to Clarence and Chlora Grant. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1950 to 1954. He...

Ruth Wolfe

Ruth Wolfe

Jul 18, 2017

Life Story for Ruth Marie Wolfe Ruth Marie Nyboe Wolfe aka Nana, Rudy, Gigi and Mom Dec. 6, 1922 – July 18, 2017 Rudy grew up in Brooklyn N.Y during the depression. She lived on Avenue P with her parents Marie and Edward Nyboe, her “Whole” not Half-sister Evelyn and “Little” brother Kenny. Her Uncles Max and Chris Berg and...

Billy Barnes

Billy Barnes

Jul 16, 2017

Life Story for Billy J. Barnes Pending

Stanley Oliver

Stanley Oliver

Jul 13, 2017

Life Story for Stanley Oliver Pending . . .

Joe Bauwens

Joe Bauwens

Jul 13, 2017

Life Story for Joe Bauwens Pending