All Obituaries

Your life was our blessing, and you shall never be forgotten.  Malissa Anne Atkins Mejia passed away September 28, 2021, at the age of 42 after a short, hard-fought battle with cancer, surrounded by those who loved her most, her husband and three children. Malissa’s story starts in March 1979 in Bonners Ferry, ID, the youngest child of Gary and Madrienne Atkins.  She was raised on a small farm and learned the value of hard work.  She also gained a joy of gardening...

Our Beloved Robert W. Broadbent, 67, of Victor, ID, passed away on September 26, 2021. An obituary and a Celebration of Life are planned for the future.

Ella Kaufman Beard passed away September 1, 2021. She was born February 26, 1924 in Alta WY. The youngest of twelve children, born to Rudolph and Rosina Durtschi Kaufman. She was raised in Teton Valley. She married Sam Beard in 1943 in Pendleton OR where Sam was stationed in the Air Force. They were later sealed in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. She was a active member in the LDS church and held many church callings. She worked as a cook in the Tetonia lunch program and later was the hot lunch...

Robert L. Carmichael, III (“Trae”) of Victor, ID was born in Jackson, WY on November 22, 2005 to Robert L. Carmichael, II and Ashley Coziah. Trae passed away in an accident in Jackson, WY on Sunday, August 8, 2021 while living life the way he loved - 100%.  Over the years, Trae attended school in both Jackson, WY and Driggs, ID. He recently told his mom, “if you’re always afraid, you’ll never live life.” Trae was the embodiment of this and spent his...

Nancy Rae Lunceford passed away August 6, 2021 following a lengthy battle with an aggressive cancer. It was Nancy's optimism combined with her love of life that enabled her to return to her home in the Teton Valley for her final days. Nancy was surrounded by family and close friends constantly in her last days and we were so honored to help, love, and be with her at the end of her life. Nancy was a vibrant personality and was known for her generosity, large circle of friends, and love of...

Patricia "Pat" Swenson Emery was born to Marguerite and Richard Emery on November 23, 1931 in Salt Lake City, Utah. She had a lovely older sister,Coraline (Corky) Ball and a younger brother, Dick Jr.; Both anxiously awaiting her heavenly arrival.  Her family then moved to Seattle, Washington area; her father worked for Parker Paintsat the time. Pat went to the University of Washington and graduated with Bachelor of Arts degree with a major in speech in 1952. Her family...

Lois Mary Peterson Eck, 84, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2021 in Mountain Home. She was born July 29, 1937 in Rexburg to Virgil and Ruth (James) Peterson.  Lois was married to the love of her life, Duane for 67 years until his passing last August. She has 6 children , 25 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. She lived in the Teton valley for many years  A visitation will be on August 4, 2021 from 6:30-8 pm at the Valley Mortuary in Driggs. The Funeral will be on...

Kent James Meredyk Sr. was Born August 28, 1962 in Detroit, Michigan to Sandra and Kenneth Meredyk. At the age of only 58, he lived a very long, loving, caring, humble life. Always out doing something with Uncle Mike, Uncle Robert, Uncle Howard and Uncle Shawn. Going to car shows, hunting, fishing, out on the porch smoking ribs and spending time with his granddaughter Marley. In his young twenties, he was able to start a lawn service company with Howard, H&L Landscaping. In 1990...

"... My life’s been full, I savoured much; Good friends, good time, a loved ones touch,  Perhaps, my time seems all to brief; Don't lengthen it now with undue grief. Lift up your heart and share with me, God wanted me now, He set me free" - I'm Free - author unknown   We were blessed to learn many lessons from Brad during his 52 years. Among them are "Beware of the witch hazels", "Always make sure your horses are faster than a...

Richard Lavere Beard, age 77, passed away June 30, 2021 surrounded by family members. He was born at Teton Valley Hospital in Driggs, Idaho on  June 27, 1944. LaVere was the oldest child born to Richard Samuel Beard and Ella Kaufman Beard.  LaVere was born while his father Sam was serving in the United States Army Air Corp. The first time he saw LaVere was when he came home on furlough six weeks later. LaVere grew up in Teton Valley along with his brother Clint and sister...