All Obituaries

Barbara Mae Dewey Hill, 89 of Driggs, Idaho passed away peacefully in her home March 14th, 2020. She was born in Chapin, Victor, Idaho July 18th, 1930 to Joseph Wesley Dewey and Mabel Mae Hills. She was a lifelong resident of Teton Valley and graduated from Teton High School in 1948 where she met Delmar L Hill. They were married April 25th, 1951 in the Idaho Falls temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. They moved to the Hill family farm in Darby where they resided their...

Petie Bennett, 89, passed away on March 18, 2020, in Wilson Wyoming.  In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made in her honor to Doctors Without Borders (https://donate.doctorswithoutborders.org).  Condolences can be sent to the family at www.valleymortuaryjackson.com.  

Paul L Williams, 87, passed away peacefully at home in Driggs, Idaho on March 15th, 2020. Paul was born in Glen Ridge, New Jersey on July 1, 1932 to Paul L. Williams and Marjorie L. Dean. He was raised in New Jersey, Maryland and Seattle, Washington.      Paul was a dedicated geologist, receiving his B.S., M.S. and PhD in Geology from the University of Washington. Paul led a rich career with the U.S. Geological Survey, completing and contributing to geologic mapping...

Russell Parsons was born in Driggs, Idaho on April 19th, 1955, the 4th child of Vernal and Ruby Parsons. He is the little brother of Charles, Dee, and the late Mary Fay. He became a big brother himself when Kevin was born. Russell was raised on the family farm in Smith Canyon and there taught the principles of hard work and how to care for the land and livestock.  He attended school here in Teton Valley, Idaho where he participated in activities like Choir and FFA and made a name for...

Dr. Chester G Motloch, PHD (Chet) age 72 peacefully passed at home in Driggs Idaho on February 17, 2020.  He was surrounded by loving friends and family. A long battle to pancreatic cancer has taken his life.  Chet was born January 4, 1948 in Hamtramck Michigan. Son of Chester and Valentine Motloch. He was raised in Troy, Michigan with his brother Michael Jerome Motloch.  Chet is survived by his wife Vicki Motloch, daughter Elizabeth Christine Motloch, son-in-law...

William Virgil Beard, 88, of Teton Valley, passed away peacefully on January 26, 2020 at the Homestead in Rexburg. Virgil was born on May 3, 1931 to James Thomas and Rachel Ellen Woolstenhulme Beard in Haden, Teton County, Idaho. He lived his entire life in Teton Valley and had no desire to be anywhere else. Virgil graduated from Teton High School in 1949. He married Dorlene Burgener on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, 1952 in Darby. They were blessed with four children. Virgil was a man of...

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Robert “Rob” Eugene Veilleux, age 51, of Victor, Idaho, died Tuesday, January 7, 2020  at his home, following heart surgery.   Rob was born December 26, 1968 in Candia, New Hampshire to Charles Jr. and Norma Sturgill Veilleux.  He moved to Victor in 1998.  He married Janet Zmijewski on September 14, 2013 in the backyard of his brother’s home with a view of the mountains.  He loved his family very much.  He thoroughly enjoyed his 20 years with...

Kurt Alan Ripley, 53, of Victor, Idaho passed away January 1, 2020 at Teton Valley Hospital. Kurt was born July 20, 1966 in Canton, Ohio to Daniel L. Ripley and Cheryl A. Lee. He was a loving husband, father, son, and brother and will be greatly missed. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Jackson, enjoyed hiking, fishing, four-wheeling, ice skating, playing games with his family, and laughing. Kurt never met a stranger and was very passionate about sharing the Lord with everyone he...