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 Jimmy Ray Nelson, beloved friend to many, passed away on March 22, 2021 at the age of 71. He is survived by his sisters, Wendy Gibson and Sharon Liggett. He was born in Norfolk, Nebraska on July 26, 1949. Jimmy served as an active-duty Rifleman in the Marine Corps in the Vietnam War from 1968 – 1969, earning the rank of Corporal, followed by serving 4 years in the Marine Corps Reserves. During his service he earned the National Defense Service Medal, the Vietnam Campaign Medal...

    Holly Angela Buell passed away peacefully in her sleep at the age of 39.      She is survived by parents Vance and Shelly Buell of Jackson; sister, Chelsea Buell and nephew, Luke Buell of Monroe, Oregon; grandfather, Corky Buell, as well as her lovingly devoted family and  friends.     Holly was born in Jackson, Wyoming, where she spent her early childhood before moving to Oregon.  She was stricken ill at the age of sixteen...

Chet Odis Wheeldon, 74, of Jackson, Wyoming, passed away on March 15, 2021, in his home surrounded by his family. Chet was born in Jackson Hole to Clark and Georgene Wheeldon on December 31, 1946; his mother called him their last-minute tax deduction. As a kid, Chet really walked a mile, every day, to and from the school bus stop, uphill, in the snow, once in a while carrying his sister on his back the whole way home. Chet graduated from Jackson Hole High school in 1966. He was a...

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Albert "Boots" Nelson, 87, of Jackson, passed away on January 22, 2021 surrounded by his loving family at his home.  A public visitation will be on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Valley Mortuary located at 950 Alpine Lane in Jackson, Wyoming.  An obituary and memorial service will follow in the spring.  Condolences may be sent to the family at www.valleymortuaryjackson.com.   In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made...

Trent Matthew Kelly left this world far too soon on January 15, 2021. He grew up in Chesterfield, Virginia but followed in his older brother's footsteps in making Jackson Hole, Wyoming his love and his home. He was an engaging and social young man who had an avid love for nature, snowboarding, golf, animals, his family, and people in general. He was a dedicated worker at Westside Wine & Spirits, the Teton Pines Golf Course, and previously the Jackson Hole Ski Resort. He was well...

John William Kiefling was born in Sheridan, Wyoming, on December 31, 1938. He passed away in his Jackson home on Sunday morning January 10, 2021, with his wife, Loyola, by his side. They were married in St. Peter’s Episcopal Church September 3, 1961, in Sheridan, Wyoming, and they went on to be happily married for 59-years. John, an only child, enjoyed his childhood life in Sheridan participating in many sports and activities with his good buddies. He especially enjoyed hanging out...

Gary Ernest Sternberg, 69, was born in Riverside, California on March 22, 1951 to parents Adolph Sternberg and Judith Smith Sternberg. He died while skiing on January 6th, 2021, in Grand Teton National Park with his friends and his wife, June Nystrom. Despite timely and excellent help from friends and park rangers who were called to the scene, Gary’s heart attack was not survivable. Gary was a 38-year resident of Jackson and thoroughly enjoying his retirement at the...

Walter Kent Stalnaker, 71, originally from Iola Kansas, passed away January 5, 2021 at his home in Jackson Wyoming. Kent was born on May 26, 1949 to Dale and Marjorie Stalnaker in Iola Kansas. After graduating from Iola High School and Allen County Community College, Kent had a long career in home construction and contributed to numerous home builds in the Iola Kansas and Jackson Wyoming areas. Kent loved the mountains and most things outdoors including hunting, fishing, hiking,...