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Juli Garner Willden
Sep 1, 2025
Today we celebrate the life and legacy of a great woman who filled our lives with love, laughter and happiness. Juli passed away in her home on September 1, 2025 in the presence of her immediate family. The battles she fought with her health were seemingly insurmountable yet she continued to fight through each obstacle with the unconditional love and...
David Delmon Griffiths
Aug 31, 2025
David Delmon Griffiths passed away on August 31, 2025, in Bohol, Philippines, at the age of 71. David was born to Delmon Joy Griffiths and Kathleen Virginia Barfus Griffiths on November 20, 1953, in transit from Dayton to Preston on the river bridge. His father delivered him, wrapped him in his mother's dress, and then continued to the hospital. David...
Lise Rowe
Aug 29, 2025
Lise A. Rowe, went home to her Heavenly Father Friday afternoon, August 29th, 2025 in her home in Franklin, ID in the presence of her loving husband after a valiant 9 year battle with cancer and diabetes.
Lise was born March 25, 1938 in Montreal, Canada to Fernand and Lucette Fortier the oldest of 5 siblings. Lise was a very talented...
William David Pattison
Aug 20, 2025
William David Pattison, fondly known as Dave, was born on January 17, 1963, in Concord, California, and departed this life on August 20, 2025, in Preston, Idaho. His journey was one profoundly marked by love and laughter, each moment illuminating the hearts of those privileged to know him. He left this world at home, encircled by the warmth of his...
Lealand Tim Weeks
Aug 16, 2025
If ever there was a man who packed more lives into one than seemed possible, it was Lealand Tim Weeks. On August 16, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family, Tim finished his race after a courageous battle with cancer; but not before leaving behind a trail of stories that could fill volumes.
Tim’s race began on June 13, 1956,...
Evelyn Harris Marden
Aug 9, 2025
Evelyn Harris Marden left this life on the same day that she started her journey here. She passed away on her 77th birthday; Aug. 9, 2025 at the Heritage Living Center in Soda Springs, ID. Evelyn was born August 9, 1948, in Preston, ID, to Howard Odell Harris and Nada Wilde. She was the oldest child in the family and...
Mark Daniel Murphey
Aug 2, 2025
Mark Daniel Murphey, aged 61, peacefully returned to his creator on August 2, 2025, at his home in Malad, with his devoted wife, Bonnie, by his side. Born on October 20, 1963, in Davenport, Iowa, Mark began his journey in the United States Air Force before finding his passion as a skilled welder, with a special love for working with...
Tamera Price Johnson
Aug 1, 2025
Tamera Price Johnson (Tam), 80, passed away peacefully on August 1, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Tam was born in Tremonton, UT, on January 24, 1945, to Ed Price and Laura Wright, and was the youngest of nine children. On April 18, 1966, she married her forever sweetheart, Joseph Buttars Johnson.
Tam was a talented artist who found joy in...
Robert D Avery
Jul 29, 2025
Robert D. Avery, or as most folks knew him, Bob or Bobby, passed away peacefully at the age of 73, at his home in Franklin, ID, on July 29, 2025. Born on December 21, 1951, in Ogden, UT, Bob was the kind of guy who left an impression. He spent his career as a proud lineman at Mountain Bell Telephone...
Richard Don Neville
Jul 25, 2025
Richard Don Neville, 81, of Malad, ID, passed away at his home after a brief illness, just three months after his wife, Sherrie, passed away. At his request, no formal funeral services will be conducted. To share a favorite memory of Richard or to offer condolences to the family, please leave a tribute on this page.
Kaylene Chalmers
Jul 2, 2025
Kaylene Chalmers
1955 – 2025
Kaylene Chalmers, 70, of Smithfield, Utah, passed away on July 2, 2025 in Salt Lake City, surrounded by her family after a five-year battle with cancer. Her life was centered on her faith in Jesus Christ, serving others, and her love for her family, which brought her the greatest joy.
Kaylene was a lifelong member of The Church...
Bennett Allen (Al) Cottam
Jul 1, 2025
Bennett Allen "Al" Cottam, 81 of Preston, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Al Cottam was born on December 14, 1943, in Providence, UT. Al lived in Providence until he was approximately 12 years old. His family then moved to Brigham City, UT. He graduated from Box Elder High School in 1961 and attended classes...
Yvonne Eleanor Ferrara
Jun 30, 2025
Yvonne Eleanor Ferrara, a beloved matriarch and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on June 30, 2025, at Caribou Medical Center in Soda Springs, Idaho. Born on June 9, 1927, in Teaneck, New Jersey, Yvonne was known for her vibrant spirit, infectious laughter, and deep love for her family. She lived a life rich with love and memories, leaving behind a...
Robert Griffeth Hendrickson
Jun 28, 2025
In Loving Memory of Robert Griffeth Hendrickson
July 9, 1960 – June 28, 2025
With heavy hearts, we share that our beloved Robert Griffeth Hendrickson passed away on June 28, 2025, surrounded by family and love.
Robert was an amazing husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and brother-in-law. He dedicated his entire life to serving others, always offering a helping hand, a listening ear,...
Diane Ruth Maddock
Jun 26, 2025
Preston, ID – Diane Ruth Maddock, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-
grandmother, passed away peacefully at her home in Preston, Idaho, on June 26, 2025. She was
born on October 11, 1940, in Auburn, California, to her loving parents, Art and Jeanne Lowen.
Diane's life was a testament to her devotion to family. She met her high school sweetheart,
Gerald E. Maddock,...
Kim Lamar Hartley
Jun 23, 2025
Kim Lamar Hartley, our beloved family member, passed away peacefully on June 23, 2025, in Ogden, leaving behind a legacy of warmth, kindness, and practicality that many will remember with fondness. Born on June 12, 1963, in Oregon, Kim added a touch of brightness to the lives of all who crossed his path, always donning a smile and a positive...
Riley Ardwin Flemmer
Jun 4, 2025
Riley Ardwin Flemmer, 82, of Preston, passed away Tuesday, June 4, 2025, at his home in Preston following a long battle with cancer.
Riley was born on March 27, 1943, in Golden Valley, ND, the son of Ardwin and Elsie (Weidner) Flemmer.
Riley worked in the mineral mines in Gas Hills, WY, did road construction, and worked on oil rigs. Later on...
Sherry Jean Redd
May 27, 2025
On May 27th, our beloved 82-year-old Mother & Grandmother, Sherry Stalcup Redd, was finally reunited with the love of her life, her Buddy boy, after enduring many years of suffering with dementia.
Sherry was born on March 23, 1943, to Helen and Barney Stalcup in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She primarily grew up in Moab, Utah. She was a good student and...
Daila Z. Jaussi
May 26, 2025
Daila Ziedite Vizulis Jaussi, age 81, passed from congestive heart failure on May 26, 2025, in Preston, Idaho.
Daila was born on May 11, 1944, in Liepāja, Latvia, to Zuzanna and Adolfs Vizulis. She spent the first six months of her life in Liepāja, then in November 1944, she and her parents escaped the approaching war to Gotland, Sweden. It was...
Miller Ray Crane
May 26, 2025
Miller Ray Crane, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and cherished friend, left this world on May 26, 2025, in Preston, Idaho, at the age of 87. Born on March 17, 1938, in Richmond, Missouri, Ray lived a life marked by love, service, and a remarkable sense of community.
Ray was married to his sweetheart, Louise, on April 20, 1957, a union...
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