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Betty Jean (Moulton) Gardner, 85, of Idaho Falls, passed away April 13, 2023, at MorningStar Senior Living Center. Betty was born April 16, 1937, in Grovont, Wyoming, to Clark Alma Moulton and Veda Lucy May Moulton. Betty grew up in a small ranching community just outside Jackson Hole, Wyoming, called Mormon Row, enjoying the majesty of the Grand Teton Mountains outside her back door. She attended grade school in the one room schoolhouse on Mormon Row with many of her cousins, who always claimed to walk to school uphill both ways. She went to High School in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, and later attended BYU, in Provo, Utah. On July 19, 1957, she married William Dan Blake, in Grovont Wyoming....

William "Bill" Givens passed away on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at the age of 82 in his home in Durham, NH. Bill was many things - a soft-spoken mechanical engineer who built and raced his own Formula B cars, a respected and humble entrepreneur with a talent for rescuing failing companies, and a caring and dedicated husband, father, and grandfather. His most defining characteristic, however, was his lifelong love for the outdoors and his passion for Jackson Hole, Wyoming. He reveled in decades of skiing, rock climbing, ice climbing, fishing, hiking, and mountaineering in the Tetons as well as many other wild places around the world. He loved his Moose, Wyoming ranch more than any place on...

Harry Flavin entered his new life on November 28, 2022. He was born on Christmas Eve, 1943 in Houston, Texas to Kathryn and Henry Flavin. Harry was a wonderful husband and father who left his mark on those who knew and loved him. He was a faithful servant of the Lord who showed his faith in the way he lived his life. He taught us to always trust in God and that His plan was better than our own. Before retiring, Harry had a long and successful career as an analyst and money manager. He began his career at Rotan Moslee where he met many of the people who would become lifelong friends and colleagues. He went on to Merrill Lynch where he was named an all-star analyst six years in a row...

Sunnie Dawn Bates, also known with the last names Seghetti, Maser and Sanderson, passed away in her sleep in the early morning hours of November 6th, 2022. She lost her long battle to breast cancer that had spread around her body and to her brain. Sunnie was preceded in death by her parents, Ann and Jan, her niece, Renee Smith, her sister, Bambi, her brother, Hayden, her grandmother, Fannie, several uncles and her aunt, Chertsin. She lives on through her husband, Tim Sanderson ll, Daughter, Taylor Seghetti Orr, Son, River Maser, Brother, Monte Bates, Sister-in-law, Marylin Bates, Son in law, Justin Orr, grandsons, McKoy and Bodi Orr, Stepchildren, Timothy, Carol, William, Clayton and...

Winston Broaddus Spurgeon, 74, passed away on October 18, 2022 in Highlands, North Carolina. Winston is survived by his daughter Sarah Spurgeon Whitehead and her husband Scott Whitehead, son Robert Winston Spurgeon II and his wife Sybil Spurgeon, granddaughters Lila Joan Spurgeon and Audrey Lanier Spurgeon, brother Robert Tucker Spurgeon, and other dear family members and friends, including his fiance' Carol Elliott, who remained faithfully by his side when he declined in health. He was preceded in death by his parents and his loving wife of 52 years, Barbara Keene Spurgeon. Winston was born on December 16, 1947 in Joplin, Missouri to Robert Winston Spurgeon and Emily Woolridge...

Daniel Leigh Jessen, 47, of Etna, Wyoming, passed away September 28, 2022, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls, Idaho, following a motorcycle accident. With his family by his side, Daniel fought valiantly but couldn't overcome the physical damage that was done. Daniel was born to Gregory Leigh Jessen and Patsy Lynn Weldon Jessen, on September 17, 1975 in Fort Collins, Colorado. Growing up, he attended school in Fort Collins, graduating from Poudre High School. He continued his education at Colorado State University, earning a bachelor's degree in construction management. In 2005, Daniel moved to Steamboat Springs, Colorado, where he met the love of his life, Jennifer...

Dear Friends & Family, With much sorrow, Stacy Stone and the Stone Family announce the passing of Ronald Porter Stone on June 30, 2022 in his home in McKinney, Texas. The family will receive guests for a public visitation from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., on Friday, July 8, 2022 at Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home in Allen, Texas. In lieu of a Memorial Service, Ron requested a Celebration of Life which will be held on Saturday, July 9, 2022. For more information on services, to convey condolences or to sign an online registry, please visit TJMfuneral.com. We appreciate your prayers, sympathy, and support during this difficult time of grief and sorrow. With a heavy heart, Stacy...

Martha Ann Davies Poole, 86, of Ammon, passed away June 29, 2022, at her home. She was under the care of Hospice of Eastern Idaho. Martha was born February 29, 1936, in Shelton, Idaho, to Jonathon Ray Davies and Maggie Edna Richards Davies. She grew up and attended schools in Idaho. On September 24, 1955, she married Efton Raleigh Poole in Pocatello, Idaho. Martha and Efton made their home in Pocatello and later made their home in Jackson, Wyoming, where Martha was a mother and homemaker. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She enjoyed bowling, reading, and loved to travel. Martha is survived by her loving sister, Francene (Ted) George of Ammon, ID; five...

Susanna Frost Sheffield died on June 19, 2022 from Parkinson's disease complications, in Longview, Tx. Susie was born on October 11, 1936 and raised in Shreveport, LA. She attended Stephenson's College in Columbia, MO and Louisiana State University, where she was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority. Susie was married to John Sheffield of Shreveport,LA for over 66 years. John and Susie were soul mates. They loved each other dearly. She was a believer, and was a member of both Trinity Episcopal Church in Longview, TX and St. John's Episcopal Church in Jackson, WY. Susie is survived by her devoted husband, John Sheffield; her three married children, Sarah Bartfield of Plano, TX; Stewart...

Thomas Alan Elrod, known to friends and family as Alan or Al, and professionally as T. Alan Elrod, passed over to a higher plane at the age of 51 on 29th April 2022, in Denver, Colorado following cardiac arrest. He was surrounded by his family at the time of his passing. Alan was born on 9th November 1970, at a local hospital, in Lawton Oklahoma to parents Robert Alan Elrod and Cynthia Ker Elrod, and older brother David Ker Elrod. When Alan was brought home his elder brother David was thrilled to meet his baby brother. The Elrod family were avid skiers and traveled to various resorts around Colorado to enjoy their outdoor family activity. Alan was an amateur hockey player as well as an avid...

Melvin Ernest "Ernie" Walker Jr, left this world on November 6,2021, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones after a year of battling cancer. He was 58 years old. Ernie was born February 20, 1963, in Albany, Georgia, to late Cecile Teresa Diaz and Melvin Ernest Walker Sr. He grew up and attended schools in San Diego, California, where he graduated from Hilltop High School. He received his Bachelor's Degree in Science, studying Natural Resources at Humboldt State University, California. Ernie made his home in Teton Valley, Idaho,/WY; He was employed by U.S. Forest Service, where he held many positions. Ernie absolutely loved...

Tanya Lyn Cotterell Berlingieri, 66, of Alpine, Wyoming, and Idaho Falls, passed away Sunday, February 28, 2021, at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center. Tanya was born In Idaho Falls on July 17, 1954, to Joy Arlene Phippen and Melvin Adrian Cotterell. She was raised in Sylmar, California. The eldest of four children, Tanya was a leader and compassionate loving "big" sister always looking after her younger siblings. She loved popular music of the day including Elvis Presley and The Beatles. Attending schools in Sylmar, Tanya graduated with the class of 1972 from Sylmar High. In 1981, Tanya moved to Jackson, Wyoming, where she spent nearly 20 years of her adult life. Tanya's work...