Carolyn Kay Hopperstad
Jan 25, 2014
Life Story for Carolyn Kay Hopperstad Carolyn Hopperstad was born on August 25, 1943, in Topeka, KS to Kenneth and Kathleen (Kay) Slack. Four years later, her little brother & lifelong friend, Robert (Bob) Slack was born, and not long after, the entire extended family moved to Twin Falls, ID. Carolyn graduated from high school in Twin Falls, and became...
Elizabeth Tait Taylor
Jan 6, 2014
Life Story for Elizabeth Tait Taylor Elizabeth Tait Taylor, loving wife, devoted mother and influential horticulturist, passed away peacefully on January 6th of complications from pancreatic cancer, diagnosed only two days earlier on her 86th birthday. She was surrounded by family and friends. Betty lived an amazing life—a strong, resourceful and talented woman—the only lady in a family of six,...
Herman Maricich
Jan 4, 2014
Life Story for Herman Maricich Local legend Herman Maricich leaves a lasting legacy Robin Sias January 7, 2014 Anyone who has enjoyed a summer ice show under the stars, skated a few laps around Sun Valley’s iconic outdoor rink or taken in a Suns hockey game, has enjoyed something Herman Maricich helped create. For decades, he simply defined skating in...
Lane Coulthard
Jan 3, 2014
Life Story for Lane William Coulthard Sadly, we lost a dear son, a beloved brother to Emma Coulthard, a loving grandson and the best friend to countless people. Lane William Coulthard, 18 year-old Wood River High School Senior, passed away on January 3rd, 2014. Lane was born in Las Vegas, Nevada on December 3, 1995, and in his early teens...
Daniel Eric "Dan" Mayers
Jan 2, 2014
Life Story for Daniel Eric "Dan" Mayers Chess champion Dan Mayers passed away at his home in Sun Valley on Thursday. He was 91. Mayers (known locally as ‘Thunderbunny') grew up in New York City, raised by his father Lewis, a lawyer, and his mother May, a physician. Early in his life he devoted himself to chess, and won the...
Maxine Fox
Nov 10, 2013
Life Story for Maxine Louise Fox (Englebert) Maxine Louise Engelbert Fox was born June 22, 1931, in Axtell, KS, to Natalia Marie Chesler and Clement Engelbert. In 1936, Maxine’s father and maternal uncle moved their families from the drought-stricken Midwest to dairy farms near Jerome, ID. Maxine attended public school in Jerome and nurses training at Marymount College in Salina,...
William Owens
Nov 9, 2013
Life Story for William S. Owens William S. Owens, 86, passed away on November 9. He retired from Dentistry in 1992. He will be buried at the Ketchum cemetery on Monday June 9, 2014 at 1pm. Bill was an avid skier for over 50 Years and he was a resident of Ketchum for 20 years. He passed on the ski-bug...
Martha Reed
Nov 8, 2013
Life Story for Martha Reed Martha Freeman Reed, a long-time active member of the Wood River community, passedaway on Friday. She had long suffered from a debilitating decline in her physical condition—including symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, from which her father had also suffered. Martha was 73. Martha was born and raised in Springfield, Missouri, the daughter of Francis Ferguson Freeman...
Ray Willsey
Nov 4, 2013
Life Story for Ray Willsey Ray Willsey, a remarkable football coach during a turbulent time at UC Berkeley, died suddenly on Nov. 4 at his home in Hailey. He was 85. Born on Sept. 30, 1928, in Saskatchewan, Canada, Ray’s achievements in football spanned the globe, including Canada, the United States and Europe. He is best remembered for his years...
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