All Obituaries

Bodeen, but known on paper as Jeffery Orin Beard, passed away peacefully on January 2 nd , 2021. He was born in Driggs, ID on August 13 th , 1953 and was the oldest child of James Orin and Donita Mae Beard. Jeff attended and graduated from Teton High school where he wrestled and was in the FFA. He enjoyed all the outdoor activities any cowboy loved to do, saddling up and riding horses was his most favorite. The hunting stories with family and friends are plentiful, special fishing spots were...

There are few things in life that are more closely choreographed or cared about by our Heavenly Parents than the circumstances and timing of our entry and exit from mortality.  Ben was born during a raging spring blizzard so strong that his mother had to be taken to town on the milk truck along with the morning’s milk.  In contrast, his passing was quiet, unattended and simple.   Early on January 4th, Ben died peacefully in his sleep of a heart attack,...

Kent Earl McKague, age 56, of Idaho Falls, Idaho. Died December 19th at his home. Kent was born September 26, 1964 in Las Vegas, Nevada to Carl and Helen Hardy McKague. He graduated from Western High School in Las Vegas and attended Ricks College in Rexburg. He served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Washington D.C. He loved scouting as a kid receiving his eagle scout award. Kent had many jobs including being a long haul truck driver. Kent is survived by...

Gary Lynn “Bush” Green, 85, died Dec. 25, 2020, at his home in Alta, Wyoming. Gary was born June 19, 1935 in Idaho Falls, Idaho to Ernest Delbert and Vada Buxton Green.  Gary spent his early years fishing, skiing, hunting, and snowmobiling around the family mill at the mouth of Teton Canyon. In his spare time, he begrudgingly attended school in Alta and Teton High School in Driggs, where he discovered a lifelong love of boxing. On October 4, 1953, he married his high...

Urska Zagar, after a long-fought battle with cancer passed away in her Victor, ID home on the evening of November 23, 2020, 8 days after her 43rd birthday. Born Urska Ivartnik November 15, 1977 to parents Marijeta and Ivan Ivartnik in Slovenj Gradec, Slovenia. In search of a better life for her family, being the brave soul she was, she made the decision to move to the United States in 2001, where she has made Jackson her home for the past 5 years. Beloved mother and wife she is survived by...

Thomas R. Hunter, 77, died November 11, 2020, at home in Driggs, Idaho. He was born February 23, 1943, in Kansas City, Missouri. He was the son of Robert and Naomi Hunter.   Tom graduated from North Kansas City High School, class of 1961. Following graduation, he served in the U.S. Air Force in Wichita, Kansas, where he received his pilot's license and love of flying that never went away.   He met his wife, Debbie, in Kansas City, Missouri, in 1970 and they were married on...

Alan Brian Plows of Driggs, Idaho, born July 10, 1946, passed away on October 17, 2020.  He was born and raised in Elmhurst, New York and went on to live in many places during his life. Most recently he fell in love with the mountains and the community of Teton Valley. “Big Al” loved his family and enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren. He made many friends during his life, and he was always on...

Laurance (Larry) Scott Beller took off for a new adventure on October 14, 2020 at 90 years of age.  As the son of Laurence and Florence Beller, Larry started his journey in Bisbee Arizona July 26, 1930.  His travels took him to Vinton Iowa where he was joined by his sister Nancy in 1938.  The hard times of the great depression brought him back to Bisbee Arizona and then to Long Beach California where, as a Boy Scout, he was introduced the outdoors. He graduated Woodrow Wilson...

Andrew Joseph Seidel (beloved Andy) of Tetonia, Idaho, passed away on October 12, 2020, from a sudden illness. Andrew was born on October 31, 1958, in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania where he lived until 2013 and then moved to Tetonia.  Andy was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond M. and Gisela S. Seidel, formerly of Gladwyne, Pennsylvania. Andy is survived by his siblings Peter (Kim) Seidel, Ileana (Rich) Stevens, Gisela (Gary) Campanelli, seven nieces and nephews, Daniel (Trish)...

Betty Christensen 95, passed away on October 6 in Idaho Falls. A visitation will be on Friday at the Valley Mortuary from 630-8 p.m..   LINK TO VIEW BETTY CHRISTENSEN FUNERAL The stream will start at approximately 11am this Saturday. The link to the broadcast is here:   [http://mywebcast.churchofjesuschrist.org/driggsidahostake](http://mywebcast.churchofjesuschrist.org/driggsidahostake)   Click the View button to the right of the Betty Christensen Funeral box. You can...