Obituaries

James Otto Byrne

James Otto Byrne

Nov 2, 2023

James Otto Byrne was born on May 10, 1938, in Highland, Illinois. He was the son of Fern and James Moye Byrne. He is survived by his loving wife of 63 years, Sally Swanson Byrne, three daughters and three sons-in-law: Kimberly (Carl) Moeller of Oceanside, California; Kristen (Vaughn) Murphy of Frankfort, Kentucky; and, Kathryn (Ed) Messman of Superior, Colorado; twelve...

Mary Irene McKinney

Mary Irene McKinney

Oct 27, 2023

Mary Irene Shoemaker McKinney  October 30, 1934- October 27, 2023

 

Our beloved mother, Mary passed away with her family by her side and in the tender care of St. John’s Sage Living Center and Hospice staff in Jackson, WY. She was a devoted mother, loving wife, steadfast friend, and Jackson Hole historian. 

 

Mary was born in Meadville, PA...

Frances Dee Peterson

Frances Dee Peterson

Oct 4, 2023

Frances “Fran” Dee Peterson passed away October 4, 2023 at the age of 89, at her cabin on Pacific Creek with her two sons by her side; along with all her forest creatures she enjoyed watching. Fran was born in Denver, Colorado on January 28, 1934 to Arthur Rush Vroman and Genevieve (Whittaker) Vroman.

Fran's life story is deeply rooted in...

Madelyn Townley Foster

Madelyn Townley Foster

Sep 19, 2023

 

     Madelyn Townley Foster was born in Red Bluff, California in 1950 to Frank and Martha Townley,

     She grew up in Corning California with her parents and four brothers and graduated from Corning High School in 1968. Madelyn was a cheerleader and participated in many other activities while at Corning High.

     Following college, Madelyn...

Marie Louise McCormack

Marie Louise McCormack

Aug 20, 2023

  Marie Louise McCormack passed away peacefully, surrounded by family in her home in Jackson, Wyoming, on Sunday, August 20. She was ninety-five. She is survived by her husband of seventy years, Joseph, age ninety-seven, and their seven children, Joseph, Gregory, Elizabeth, John, Bruce, Marie, and Megan. Marie Louise also leaves behind two sisters, Elsie Kilvert and Elinor Buckley; and...

Clara L. Bush

Clara L. Bush

Aug 8, 2023

 

Clara L. Bush, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, at St. John’s Hospital, Jackson, Wyoming. She was 88 years old.

On March 13, 1935, Clara was born in St. John’s hospital to Lester and Melba May. Shewas the second of 5 siblings (Lanny, Clara, Mary, Dick, and Bob) all born within less than 5 years of each other. Her...

Robin Weiss

Robin Weiss

Aug 3, 2023

 

Robin Martin Weiss died peacefully in her sleep on August 3rd, 2023.  She was born August 4th, 1947, in New York City to Robert Wesley Martin Jr and Virginia Uihlein Martin.  Robin was raised in Brookville, Long Island and attended the Greenvale School.  In high school, she was one of the rare 5 1/2 day boarders at Miss Hewitt’s...

Addison Carwile

Addison Carwile

Jul 28, 2023

Our sweet, adventurous nineteen-year old daughter passed away unexpectedly in her sleep due to undiagnosed pneumonia on Friday, July 28th.  She was living and working in Yellowstone National Park for the summer at the time of her passing. She was taken from this world far too soon and her loss has left a hole in our hearts.  She was having...

Charles Jefferson Craig

Charles Jefferson Craig

Jul 26, 2023

Charles "Chuck" Jefferson Craig, 63, of Casa Grande, AZ, passed away on July 26, 2023 while vacationing in Yellowstone National Park. Born on April 14, 1960, in Hanford, California, Chuck was a talkative and friendly man who loved Jesus and wanted others to come to faith in Him. He had a deep love for his long-time wife, Teresa, and their...

Gary L Joslin

Gary L Joslin

Jul 23, 2023

Gary Lee Joslin, aged 66, passed away unexpectedly on July 23, 2023. He was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle, Papa, and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Gary was born on October 02, 1956 in Pocatello, ID. Born eighth of nine children, Gary and his siblings shared a childhood of larger- than-life tales of adventure (and sometimes mischief)....

James "Jim" Nowlin Jr

James "Jim" Nowlin Jr

Jun 22, 2023

     James "Jim" Nowlin Jr  80 of Jackson passed away June 22, 2023. surrounded by his loved one at the Sage Living Center.      Jim was born on August 3,1942 to James and Helen Nowlin in Oxnard, California. After graduating from high school he went on to study Agricultural Business Management at Cal Poly University where he played semi-pro...

Stephen Andrew Marsteller

Stephen Andrew Marsteller

Jun 14, 2023

Stephen Marsteller, 54, of Jackson, WY, passed away on June 14, 2023. Steve was born to David and Shirley Marsteller in Warrren, OH.  Babies usually learn to walk at a certain age, but at seven months, Steve began to run and never stopped.  The vivacious, rosy-cheeked boy who cut the tip off his finger slamming a door shut, cut his...

Robert Lee Shervin

Robert Lee Shervin

Apr 28, 2023

Robert Lee Shervin came to this valley at his birth on June15, 1933 and left the valley on April 28, 2023. In the years in between he raised his family, built businesses and served his community surrounded by the mountains he loved.  Bob was born to Robert J. Shervin aka Floyd Cummings and Margaret Hedrick. Robert J. came to the...

"Doc" H.C. Gurney Jr.

"Doc" H.C. Gurney Jr.

Apr 22, 2023

 

A BELOVED VETERINARIAN

 H. C. “DOC” GURNEY, JR.

1930-2023

From an early age Doc loved challenges and adventure. He was drawn to the allure of the mountains, stories from Zane Grey, and thrilling tales over the radio. Smitten by the cowboy way of life, it was no surprise when on a family vacation to Yellowstone, he convinced his parents...

Cheryl Staley

Cheryl Staley

Apr 4, 2023

Cheryl Lynn Staley passed away April 4, 2023 at home in South Jordan, Utah from anunexpected medical event. Cheryl was born in Jackson Hole, Wyoming on May 4, 1951to Kellen and Patricia Staley and was the oldest of five children. She loved growing up inJackson with family, life-long friends, and the beautiful surroundings. Cheryl developeda great love of skiing and...

Peggy Walker Jensen

Peggy Walker Jensen

Mar 9, 2023

     Peggy Jensen, 86, passed away on Thursday, March 9, 2023, at Mountain Point Medical Center in Lehi, UTsurrounded by her family. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, and will be greatly missed byfamily and friends.

     Born in 1936 in Jackson, WY to George and Roma Walker. Attended Jackson Hole High School and RicksCollege in...

Virginia Bell (née McSpadden)

Virginia Bell (née McSpadden)

Feb 22, 2023

It is with great sadness that the family of Virginia Bell (née McSpadden) announces her passingon February 22, 2023, at the age of 97. Virginia Bell was born in Desha, Arkansas, on October12, 1925. She died on February 22, 2023, in Birmingham, AL. She was married to James Presley(JP) Bell, also from Desha, for over 65 years. During World War...

Chris G. Clark

Chris G. Clark

Feb 14, 2023

Chris Gregory Clark, of Jackson Hole, Wyoming passed away at age of 63 on Tuesday,February 14, 2023. Chris was born on June 25, 1959 in Dayton, Ohio. He grew up in Enon,Ohio. Chris graduated from Greenon High School in 1977. He earned his Associates Degree inAccounting from Sinclair Community College. He worked in banking, real estate, and in theautomotive industry.Chris...

Creed Law

Creed Law

Feb 13, 2023

 

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father and grandfather, Creed Law on February 13, 2023 in St. George, UT where he was visiting for the winter, at the age of 93.   One of the last of his generation often referred to as the “Greatest Generation,” our father exemplified many of the qualities of...

Jeanette "Moosie" Woodling

Jeanette "Moosie" Woodling

Jan 31, 2023

Jeanette Esther Woodling, a woman who lived life to its fullest and lovingly remembered as Moosie, went peacefully home to be with the Lord Tuesday January 31, 2023.  She was 100 years young.

Moosie was born October 31, 1922 in Akron, OH, the first born daughter of Raymond G. and Esther Woodling.

She was a 1940 graduate of Ellet High...

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