All Obituaries

“Taper Steve” B. Reynolds, born in Sacramento, CA to Lillie and Bronte Reynolds on January 13, 1945.  At the age of 76, Steve passed away in the early morning hours of March 29, 2021. In 1965, Steve received his Journeyman’s certificate for drywall taping. In 1969, he moved to the Hawaiian Islands. Living on Kauai, Oahu, and the Big Island. Meeting his wife Mary on the Big Island in 1983, they stayed in the islands for 5yrs, until returning to the mainland in 1988....

Lewis Kent Ure, 83, of Victor, Idaho passed away Feb 25, 2021 with his family by his side.  He was under the loving care of his wife and Solace Hospice.      Kent was born May 1, 1937 in Driggs, Idaho to Albert W Ure and Alice Hoopes.  Kent had three sisters.  Karen (Frank) Willis, Kathleen (Noris) Burgener, Robyn (Matt) Bowen. He was preceded in death by his parents, Kathleen, and grandson Nathan Lance Woolstenhulme. On Oct 15, 1958 Kent married JaNell...

Ted J Warner 63, of Driggs passed away on March 28, 2021 in Rexburg. Memorial Services are being planned for June. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.valleymortuarydriggs.com.

Susan M. Rose, 63, of Victor, ID, formerly of Ada and Grand Rapids, MI, passed away on March 22, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer. Susan graduated from Forest Hills Northern High School where she participated in track, cheerleading, marching and concert bands and was senior Homecoming Queen. She received a Bachelors of Fine Arts and a Master of Fine Arts from Michigan State University, and did doctoral study at Montana State University. Mrs. Rose taught K-12 art in the Forest...

Annette McBride Johnson, age 79, of Bancroft, ID and long-time resident of Victor, ID passed away at home on Friday, February 26, 2021, surrounded by loved ones due to complications of a broken hip and late stages of dementia.  Annette was born on August 29, 1941, to Frank and Dorothy (Kunz) McBride at the Teton Valley Hospital in Driggs, ID.  She was the oldest of 4 children. She was raised on a farm and helped care for her younger siblings and enjoyed working in the garden with...

With profound sadness we say goodbye to our beloved cowboy, Tom Woolstenhulme, who passed away peacefully, at home, on Tuesday February 9th 2021 Born November 19th 1942, Tom was a lifelong resident of Teton Valley.  Tom ran the family business “R Welcome Ranch” as a big game hunting guide, as well as being a barber. Where he took pride and enjoyed cutting the hair of his customers, friends, and family. Also as many knew, 'a jack of all trades'; there wasn't...

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...