In Loving Memory and celebration of life for Annemarie Christine Heckethorn

On Sunday, April 21, 2019, Annemarie Christine Heckethorn passed away in a long-term care facility in Delta, Utah. She was born January 29, 1934 in Bad Kreuznach, Germany to Philipp Adolf Friedrich and Ottilie Meckel Ingenbrandt. Annemarie graduated from Business College in Bad Kreuznach at 20 years old when soon after she met the love of her life Gene Dee Heckethorn while he was stationed serving in the U.S. Army in her home town.  

After Gene returned home shortly after she traveled to the United States where she arrived in Spring Valley, Nevada on December 14, 1953 and three days later December 17, 1953 married her forever love.  

Not knowing anyone and didn’t speak a word of the English language Annemarie adopted well to her new life.  She enjoyed being a rancher’s wife working hard in the branding pen, cooking and helping with her sharp mind when it came time to sell the market calves. The family was amazed with how well she understood finances and had a major role in the success of the Taft and McCoy ranches. 

Spring Valley is where they raised their two sons Philipp Gene Heckethorn and William Jay Heckethorn. After the ranches sold in the late 70’s they moved to town where she started her career in the retail clothing sales at Nanette’s. 

In 1983 she started working for Andy’s Western Wear as store manager where she excelled in the western clothing retail industry. She loved and enjoyed working with the public and was always great at finding that perfect pair of boots or western outfit needed for everyday wear or upcoming special events. 

She enjoyed volunteering her time entering crops, gardening and flowers in the open exhibit area at the Annual White Pine County Fair. After retiring she enjoyed traveling to many places with her friends and family. 

She is survived by her son Philipp (Gwendy) Heckethorn, step-son Kit Sherman, grandchildren Chance (Haley) Heckethorn, Heidi Hechethorn, Nakia (Chase) Howlett, Melanie Heckethorn and Casey Sherman.  Great grandchildren Kyler, Treysn, Masyn and Rylee Heckethorn, McCoy and Kailsey Howlett and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. 

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband and son William Jay Heckehtorn. 

Services will be held at the L.D.S. Stake Center on Friday, April 26, 2019. Viewing will begin at 10:00 a.m. with funeral at 11:00, graveside services to follow at the Ely Cemetery finishing with a luncheon for family and friends. 

In lieu of flowers please make donations to the White Pine Junior Livestock Show and Sale, PO Box 151582, Ely, NV 89315.

Leon Paul Broadhead, age 77, passed away peacefully Friday, April 19, 2019 with his loving wife by his side.  He was born September 19, 1941 in Payson, Utah to Paul Elmer and Ruby Romero Broadhead.  He was the second of three sons.

He met the love of his life, Pauline Morgan, on a blind date and they were married November 28, 1959.  They were later sealed in the Manti Temple on May 19, 1963.  Together they raised four beautiful children.

Leon attended Juab High School in Nephi, Utah and graduated in 1958.

Leon was a man of many talents.  He taught himself to be an electrician by courses through the mail.  He was very handy at fixing anything.  If he did not know how to fix it he would study it and learn how.

He loved the outdoors and passed that passion on to his children.  He loved hunting, fishing, camping, off-roading and many other things that got him out in the hills and mountains.

Throughout his life he had many careers.  Some of them included: Union Pacific Railroad, Kennecott Copper in Ruth, Nevada, Union Carbide in Tempiute, Custodian at the Pahranagat Valley Schools and owner of the Meadow Lane Motel in Alamo.

Leon was a faithful member of  The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.   He served as a scout leader, a counselor in the bishopric in Alamo, a ward clerk, financial clerk and a diligent home teacher.

Leon will be deeply missed by his surviving family members including his wife, Pauline; two daughters and two sons: Dawna (Tab) Nielson, Connie (Lonny) Walch, Darren Leon Broadhead, Evan Paul (Tammie) Broadhead; 9 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 27, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Alamo Chapel with the visitation from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. prior to the services at the chapel.  

Friends and family are invited to sign our online guestbook at www.moapavalleymortuary.com

STEVENSVILLE, MT – Walter S. Grubic, 91, of Stevensville, MT, formerly of Ely, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 20 at his home surrounded by family.  He was born November 27, 1927 in Ely, Nevada, the son of Samuel and Mara Grubic.

Walt grew up in the mining community of Ruth, Nevada.  He was the youngest of 13 children – 9 boys and 4 girls.  And, the only one born in a hospital.  Walt, through his journals, shared many memories of his youth – events that would be in great contrast to our lives of today.

After high school, Walt served in the Army, stationed stateside, since he had six older brothers actively serving in WWII overseas.  After his discharge, he attended Utah State University and graduated with a degree in Landscape Architecture.  He was employed by the Forest Service as a Land Use Planner.  It was in Jackson Hole, Wyoming where he met his future wife, Diane Waldo, who also worked for the Forest Service.  They married on October 9, 1976.

Walt’s and Diane’s careers took them to a number of great work locations in the Intermountain West.  Walt retired from the Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Salt Lake City, in 1985.  After Diane’s retirement in 2000, from the Gallatin National Forest, they moved to Phoenix.  In 2012, they decided to move “home” to Montana, to the country they both loved.

Walt is survived by his wife, Diane of Stevensville, MT; his two stepsons – Brian (Misti) Nettleton of Helena, MT and Ron (Leisa) Nettleton of Phoenix; 10 wonderful grandchildren: Diana, Nicole, Lisa-Marie, Michael, Miya, Sydney, Madison, John, Nick, and Josh; and his sister-in-law, Dotty Kostecki.

Our family would like to extend our deep appreciation to Dr. Sheehan, and staff, and Marcus-Daly Hospice for their loving care of Walt.

Memorial services will be held Saturday, May 4, 1:00 pm at Garden City Church, 1100 S. Higgins Avenue in Missoula, MT.  

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Marcus-Daly Hospice, 1200 Westwood Dr., Hamilton, MT 59840.

Jack Allen Burns of Ely, Nevada passed away April 10, 2019. He was born March 8, 1939 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho to Harold and Virginia Burns.

Jack moved to Ely with his family and attended White Pine High.  He was a machinist for Kennecott Copper Corporation for 27 years as well as a truck driver for Standard Market, Norcross Trucking, and H & R Propane. Jack loved the outdoors and spent many hours hunting, fishing, camping, and riding motorcycles with his family and friends. He also enjoyed building and flying radio-controlled airplanes. 

Jack is survived by his children: Mark (wife Pam) of Reno; Jackie (husband Joey) of Sparks; and son Lance of Ely.  He loved spending time with his six grandchildren: Amber, Allison, Emily, Kami Jo, Thomas, and Joshua. Jack was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Patricia Fabricius and Judy Burns, grandchildren Kassie Jo and Brad Allen Burns, and his wife Mary Burns.

Don West was born in Ely, Nevada on June 15, 1931 and passed away in Winnemucca on April 25, 2019.

Don’s youth was spent in Ely and then Wendover, Nevada where his parents owned and operated the A-1 Casino, restaurant, motel and gas station. In his teens, he moved with his mother to Reno, where he graduated from Reno High School. After serving in the US Air Force, he married his high school sweetheart, Roberta “Bobbie” Newlin and enrolled in college in San Francisco. 

The young family moved to Wendover in 1955 to assist in the operation of the family business. The family moved to Reno in 1960 where Don began his banking career at the First National Bank of Nevada. His career included many promotions and included relocations to Ely and Elko, while working for the Nevada Bank of Commerce and Nevada National Bank. Don retired from his Vice President position at NNB and soon began a second career in the title business in Elko, managing Frontier Title and Stewart Title.  When he retired for the second time, the couple relocated to Winnemucca to be near their son and daughter.   

Don greatly enjoyed outdoor activities including hunting, fishing and camping with his friends and family members. His favorite place on earth was the family cabin located in Ruby Valley. He always took great pride in the many life successes of his children and grand-children. 

Don was proceeded in death by his parents (Fred and Edith), wife (Bobbie), sister (LaBelle), and brother (Twain). He is survived by his sons Mark (Maryann), Stephen, Daniel (Jodi), daughter Joni Justus (Steve), and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 

A private family service will be held in lieu of a funeral, per Don’s request. Don will be interred at the Mountain View Cemetery in Reno alongside his wife Bobbie. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Winnemucca Boy’s and Girl’s Club.

Scott G. Trujillo, 51 years of age, of McGill, Nevada, passed away April 17, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born November 21, 1967 in Ely, Nevada to Diana Apodaca and John D. Trujillo.  

Scott graduated White Pine High School in 1986. He was married in 1987 to Janine Sankovich and started a family, raising 4 children. He graduated Northwest Lineworker Program in 2001 and enjoyed a career as an electrician. Scott enjoyed his Harley Davidson, camping, and hunting big game with his children. He liked horseback riding, golfing, and softball.  He loved family vacations in Tahoe. Scott was known for coming up with unique and humorous nicknames for the babies of the family.

Scott is preceded in death by grandparents, George and Bernice Apodaca, Nelson and Lordes Medina; sister, Brenda Hampton; nephew, Kody Drake. He is survived by his parents, mother, Diana (Arthur) Buckner and father, John D. (Murlynn Ingle) Trujillo; sisters, Priscilla (John) Ogden, Bernadette (Cody) Burrows, Brandy Hughes; brothers John L. Trujillo, Jesse (Naomi Harris) Buckner, Clint Buckner, and Tony Apodaca Buckner; his wife, Janine; children, Scott J (Danielle Bay) Trujillo, Jared Trujillo, Cierra (Billy Leung) Trujillo, and Abriana Trujillo; grandchildren, Christian, MaKenley, Mila Trujillo and Brielle Leung; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life and BBQ will be held Saturday May 11, 2019 at 1:00 P.M. at the Ely Shoshone Education Center and Horseshoe Pits at 250 Heritage Drive Ely, Nevada

Steven Matthew Stork, age 54, passed away suddenly in his sleep from a heart attack in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, on April 29, 2019.  He was in a place that he dearly loved with his younger brother Pat and sister-in-law Gloria and numerous friends waiting to go on a fishing trip.   

Steve was born on August 11, 1964 to Conrad William and Marlene V. Stork at Steptoe Valley Hospital in East Ely, Nevada.  Steve attended schools in White Pine County, graduating from White Pine High School in 1982. Steve attended college for one year at the University of Nevada-Reno. He had an interest in flying airplanes and obtained his pilot’s license at the age of sixteen, even before he obtained his driver’s license.  He was a member of the Ely Volunteer Fire Department in the late 80’s and early 90’s until he left town. Steve worked for El Aero Services in Carson City, Elko and Ely.  Steve went to work at Barrick Mine in Elko County  and after a short time decided mining wasn’t for him and went into business on his own and with his partners.  Steve and his partners opened up Spring Creek Country Club Shell and Convenience Store in Spring Creek, Nevada, later opening up Muley’s Bar and Grill at the same location.  Steve always had a desire to return home to Ely and returned home in late 2010.  He and his brother Pat opened Racks Bar and Grill in Ely in January 2011.  Steve was elected as a White Pine County Commissioner and took office in January 2017 where he served through the current time. He had an interest in politics even before he graduated  from high school. Steve always had a great concern for “not wasting taxpayer dollars” and felt compelled to  stand up for his beliefs on this.  His hobbies included hunting and fishing with his friends and family.

He was an avid supporter and donated to the Boy’s and Girl’s Club-White Pine / Before and After School Program of Ely as well as the Committee Against Childhood Hunger (CACH) Program, as they had to do with the children of White Pine County. 

 Steve was preceded in death by his father, Conrad W. Stork.  Survivors include mother, Marlene Stork of Ely, sisters Linda Davies and Teresa Adams both of Ely, brothers Rick Stork and Pat (Gloria) Stork both of Ely,  step-son Tyler Whipple, who he looked at as his own son,  stationed with the U. S. Marine Corps at Twenty-nine Palms, California, his Aunt Elin McIntosh (Bill Carney) of Ely, Aunt Anna Marie Vasso of Mountain Home, Idaho, Aunt Joanne Swift of Rochester, Washington, Aunt Mary Ann Gibbs of Eldorado Hills, California, Uncles Matt Voloder and Don Voloder of Fiddletown, California, numerous nieces and nephews that include Matt (Katie) Adams of Henderson, Nevada, Ashten Davies of Henderson, Nevada, Kylee Edwards, of Overton, Nevada, Kelsi Stork, Cade Marques, Alyssa Reynoso, and Cody Marques all of Ely Nevada, and numerous great nephews and nieces and cousins. 

Services will be held at 10:30 a.m.  on Friday, May 10, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Ely, Nevada, burial will follow at the Ely Cemetery.  A luncheon will be held at the St. Lawrence Hall (Catholic Church) following the services.  In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Steve Stork can be made to the Committee Against Childhood Hunger (CACH) Program at 1545 Mill Street, Ely, NV 89301, or to the Boys and Girls Club – White Pine Before and After School Program at    P. O. Box 151152, Ely, NV 89315.

On May 7, 2019, David Gill McNay passed away at home after a lingering illness.     

Gill, as he was known, was a life  long resident of Ely, Nevada. He was born on February 15, 1942 in Ely to Lillian and Gerald McNay. He attended Ruth Grade School and was a graduate of White Pine High School. He attended Henegars Business School in Salt Lake City, Utah  and served in the U.S Army from January 1964 to February 1966.     

Gill met Jane Zimmerman of Lehi, Utah and they were married on April 17, 1964. They were married 55 years.     

Gill was employed by Western Electric in Las Vegas, but wanted to return to Ely and got a job at Harvey W. Young Company and was the parts manager there. He was employed at the Ely Daily Times as a printer until his retirement.     

Gill is survived by his wife, Jane, sons; Rick (Patricia) McNay and Kelly McNay. Grandchildren; Kristi (Michael) Shillito, Kody McNay, Ashley McNay, and Makayla McNay, four great-grandchildren; Koby McNay, Paisley Shillito, Bryson Regusci and Braydon McNay, plus numerous nieces and nephews.  He is also survived by his sisters; Elaine Cazier and Geri (Wayne) Cameron and his little dog Daisey.     

Gill enjoyed going on rides, spending time with his family. He loved his grandchildren and spent every moment he could with them.     

A memorial is being planned at a later date to honor Gill. He will be missed.

Yvonne Theresa DeForest returned to her father in Heaven on Monday May 6, 2019. Yvonne was Born April 4, 1953 in the Steptoe Valley Hospital in Ely Nevada. She attended elementary school in Ely and high school in Kearns, Utah. She married Jerry “Greek” DeForest on January 8, 1970. Together they had 2 children Shane and Shaun. 

Yvonne was a strong independent woman who had the true frontier womans strength and persistence.  She faced all things in life head on with a grace that many admired.  

Yvonne had a rewarding career of public service working first for the United States Post Office, and later for the Nevada Department of Motor Vehicles, and the Nevada Department of Prisons. Her expertise and pursuit of excellence earned her much respect among her peers and carried her to positions of leadership. 

However Yvonne was always a wife and mother first, and she prioritized her family above all other things.  Whether it was keeping the home fires burning or just keeping the dinner warm, Yvonne’s love for her family was always on full display as a wife, mother, sister, and grandmother.   She was a thoughtful and caring friend who would do anything for you, and a formidable enemy if crossed. 

In 2005, Yvonne retired after 30 years and continued her pursuit of life by camping fishing and traveling. Yvonne was a true artist, and she could create the most amazing and beautiful crafts. She could see the beauty in god’s creations in everything around her, whether it was the golden display of the Quaking Aspen in their fall colors, a beautiful buck deer, or a delicate hummingbird.  She was also able to bring that beauty out of almost anything she put her hands on and she had many hobbies.  Quilting was her true passion though, and she took pride in working with fabric of all sorts to produce a work of art.  

We will miss your musical tastes, cooking genius, crusty and sometimes rank sense of humor, and your advice and companionship.    We know you will be looking down on us with our other family members who departed this world first though, and it comforts us to know you are no longer in pain.  

Yvonne is survived by her husband (Jerry), two sons, Shane and Shaun “Murry” (Amanda) three grandchildren Cody, Elisa and Trace, brothers Chris Tibble (Autumn), Dennis Ogden (Caroline), and Victor Ogden (Angie). She is also survived by her beloved pet Bandit.

Out of respect for Yvonne’s wish, there will be no services. 

Judy was born May 17, 1949 in Nipon, California. She passed away on April 3, 2019 in Ely, Nevada.    

 Judy graduated high school in Spokane, Washington in 1967. Upon graduation from high school she enlisted in the U.S. Army.      

She was a highly motivated people person, employed by the Hotel Nevada for 9 years. Judy  loved arts & crafts of all kinds. She was outstanding with stained glass.     

Judy was a fighter, she beat colon cancer in 2017 and beat a brain tumor in 2018, but they both came back in early 2019. but again she put up a good fight.     She has loads of many, many friends who will  miss her dearly.  There will be no viewing as she left her body to Huntsman Cancer Center in Utah for medical research.     

I hope I did justice for her.  I, for one, cared and loved her dearly.  Rest in peace my love, Brad.

Gregory John Chachas Dies at 86

Gregory John Chachas was born July 5, l932 in Steamboat Springs, CO to Evelyn Tsimopoulos Chachas and John Chachas, both immigrants from Greece.  He attended elementary school in Ely Nevada, where the family had made its home since 1926. Gregory attended high school at Wasatch Academy in Mount Pleasant, Utah but graduated from White Pine High School in 1948, returning to Ely for the final semester his senior year upon the unexpected death of his elder sister, Bessie.  He was deemed an exceptionally bright student and through the support of Wasatch Academy, he applied and was accepted to Harvard University. 

He was affiliated there with Dunster House and a member of Harvard’s tennis team.  While he entered in the Harvard class of 1953, his college years were interrupted by two breaks, first to work on the family’s cattle ranch and then the Korean conflict. After a year at Harvard, he took a leave and returned to the Cleveland Ranch for two years. During his years of solitude on the ranch he taught himself Morse code, and upon being drafted the U.S. military deployed him as a high-speed radio operator in Manheim, Germany rather than the Korean peninsula. Upon completion of his military tour he was discharged and returned to Harvard and completed his baccalaureate degree in Economics. Upon graduation he returned to the west and subsequently attended the University of Utah College of Law, where he earned his juris doctorate degree.

He married Mary Pappasideris in 1958, who at the time was the Women’s Section editor of The Salt Lake Tribune. The couple moved to Ely in 1960 where Mr. Chachas established a law practice.  Along with his father and brother, Ted, they owned and operated several successful local businesses including the Junction Motor Service Company, the first GM dealership established in Northern Nevada; the Hilltop Motel and Hilltop Drug; and the Cleveland Ranch, a large and historic Nevada cattle ranch in Spring Valley. He and his brother were instrumental in developing numerous family assets such as a shopping center featuring a Safeway Supermarket and other stores for the Ely community.

In his professional career he practiced law in Ely and also served as the Ely City Attorney. He later served as District Attorney for Eureka County, Nevada, and District Attorney for White Pine County, as well.  Later in his life he developed a passion for mineral exploration and development and accumulated a series of mining properties in Nevada and Idaho. Since the mid-1990s, he concentrated on his investments in water and mining properties.

Gregory preferred the open spaces and drove hundreds of thousands of miles in the American west. He was an avid swimmer, tennis player, skier and hunter. He preferred the expansive vistas of Nevada and maintained a home in Ely until his death. He liked nothing more than walking with his beloved wife of 58 years, Mary, who died in January 2016. He is survived by his three sons: Gregory (wife Tammy) of San Diego; George (wife Cheryl) of San Diego and Park City; and John (wife Diane) of New York City.  He loved playing chess and telling one-line jokes to his seven grandchildren: Gregory III, Elizabeth, Alexander, Victoria, Anne, Christopher, and Jack. He also is survived by one brother, James, but was preceded in death by his sister, Bessie, and two brothers Theodore (Ted) and Basil. 

A memorial service will be held at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Salt Lake followed by a private service at Mount Olivet Cemetery. A Celebration of Life reception will be held at the Alta Club (100 E. South Temple) on Saturday, May 4th at 12:30 pm to which all friends are welcome. 

Margaret A. Smith, age 91 years slipped peacefully away on April 17, 2019 in Helena, Montana where she relocated in failing health to live near her oldest daughter.

She was a life long resident of Ely, Nevada, born July 30, 1927 to Guy A and Betty Merle (Giles) Gulley. She attended Ely Grade School, Saint Mary’s of the Wasatch High School in Salt Lake City Utah and White Pine High School.

Margaret married Hyrum Woodruff (Ted) Wilcox in Ely Nevada September 9,1946, was widowed December 21,1956.  She married John Gregory Smith on March 3, 1960, widowed March 11, 1992.

She was a member of Ely Drove No. 26 BPOE Does, American Legion Auxilary, AIME Auxilary, voluteered at Steptoe Valley Hospital, and a member of a bridge club. Margaret enjoyed picnicing in the mountains around Ely, loved exploring the United States on road trips, reading historical books of the areas visited and particularly enjoyed her cruise and train tour of Alaska.  

An avid sports fan, knowing many team and player statistics, she especially enjoyed sitting on her front porch watching the little league games.  An avid reader until the loss of her sight then enjoying books on tapes. She enjoyed crocheting cooking, and baking. Her ultimate joy was being with her family, she was very proud of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was very generous to family and friends and charities that involved veterans, children, and food pantries.

Survivors include: Rebecca Wilcox Staunton (Bill) of Montana City, Montana, Kathleen Wilcox Harwood  (Doug) of Ely, Nevada, John Wilcox of Ely, Nevada, and Genevieve Smith Loguidice of Panama City, Florida. Grandchildren: William Staunton of Dallas, Texas, Phillip Staunton of Great Falls, Montana, Matthew Staunton of Carlsbad, California, Micheal Sandberg of Ely, Nevada, Valerie McQueen Hutchinson of Ely, Nevada, Neil Wilcox of Beaverton, Oregon, Cheryl Wilcox Childers of Longview, Washington, Jacob Wilcox of Las Vegas, Meagan Loguidce of Napales, Florida, Kaitlin Loguidice of Palm Coast, Florida, and 10 great grandchildren.

She was predeceased in death by her siblings:  Virginia (Gulley) Barbee, William (Bill) Gulley, Madelyn (Gulley) Fonteneau Brunina, Wallace Gulley, Betty (Gulley) Herzinger, Patricia (Gulley) Dory, James Gulley, husbands: Ted Wilcox, John Smith, and son James (Jimmy) Wilcox. 

A memorial service will held Sacred Heart Catholic Church on May 2, 2019 at 2:00pm and a reception to follow at St. Lawrence Hall.

In leu of flowers contribute to: White Pine County Library, 950 Campton Street Ely, Nevada 89301-1965 or White Pine Senior Center, 1000 Campton St. Ely, NV 89301.

Roger Lamare, resident of Ely and Las Vegas, Nevada sadly passed away April 20, 2019. Roger was born May 7, 1945 in Chicago and was a graduate of St. Leo High School. He moved to Las Vegas in 1981 with his wife Candice and three children. He retired to Ely in 2005 after a long career as a Network Administrator with Clark County. Roger was an avid sports fan, particularly of the Chicago Cubs and Bears. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend.

He is survived by his wife, Candice; sister Jacqueline; daughter Amy, sons Scott and Stephen, grandchildren Adrienne, Nicholas, Cameryn, Xander and Ruby, nephew Greg Seaver, and niece Sharon Mack. He was preceded in death by his parents Marcel and Marceline, brother Marcel, and aunt Marguerite Begassat and her husband Henry.

In Loving Memory and celebration of life for Annemarie Christine Heckethorn

On Sunday, April 21, 2019, Annemarie Christine Heckethorn passed away in a long-term care facility in Delta, Utah. She was born January 29, 1934 in Bad Kreuznach, Germany to Philipp Adolf Friedrich and Ottilie Meckel Ingenbrandt. Annemarie graduated from Business College in Bad Kreuznach at 20 years old when soon after she met the love of her life Gene Dee Heckethorn while he was stationed serving in the U.S. Army in her home town.  

After Gene returned home shortly after she traveled to the United States where she arrived in Spring Valley, Nevada on December 14, 1953 and three days later December 17, 1953 married her forever love.  

Not knowing anyone and didn’t speak a word of the English language Annemarie adopted well to her new life.  She enjoyed being a rancher’s wife working hard in the branding pen, cooking and helping with her sharp mind when it came time to sell the market calves. The family was amazed with how well she understood finances and had a major role in the success of the Taft and McCoy ranches. 

Spring Valley is where they raised their two sons Philipp Gene Heckethorn and William Jay Heckethorn. After the ranches sold in the late 70’s they moved to town where she started her career in the retail clothing sales at Nanette’s. 

In 1983 she started working for Andy’s Western Wear as store manager where she excelled in the western clothing retail industry. She loved and enjoyed working with the public and was always great at finding that perfect pair of boots or western outfit needed for everyday wear or upcoming special events. 

She enjoyed volunteering her time entering crops, gardening and flowers in the open exhibit area at the Annual White Pine County Fair. After retiring she enjoyed traveling to many places with her friends and family. 

She is survived by her son Philipp (Gwendy) Heckethorn, step-son Kit Sherman, grandchildren Chance (Haley) Heckethorn, Heidi Hechethorn, Nakia (Chase) Howlett, Melanie Heckethorn and Casey Sherman.  Great grandchildren Kyler, Treysn, Masyn and Rylee Heckethorn, McCoy and Kailsey Howlett and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. 

She is preceded in death by her parents, husband and son William Jay Heckehtorn. 

Services will be held at the L.D.S. Stake Center on Friday, April 26, 2019. Viewing will begin at 10:00 a.m. with funeral at 11:00, graveside services to follow at the Ely Cemetery finishing with a luncheon for family and friends. 

In lieu of flowers please make donations to the White Pine Junior Livestock Show and Sale, PO Box 151582, Ely, NV 89315.

Leon Paul Broadhead, age 77, passed away peacefully Friday, April 19, 2019 with his loving wife by his side.  He was born September 19, 1941 in Payson, Utah to Paul Elmer and Ruby Romero Broadhead.  He was the second of three sons.

He met the love of his life, Pauline Morgan, on a blind date and they were married November 28, 1959.  They were later sealed in the Manti Temple on May 19, 1963.  Together they raised four beautiful children.

Leon attended Juab High School in Nephi, Utah and graduated in 1958.

Leon was a man of many talents.  He taught himself to be an electrician by courses through the mail.  He was very handy at fixing anything.  If he did not know how to fix it he would study it and learn how.

He loved the outdoors and passed that passion on to his children.  He loved hunting, fishing, camping, off-roading and many other things that got him out in the hills and mountains.

Throughout his life he had many careers.  Some of them included: Union Pacific Railroad, Kennecott Copper in Ruth, Nevada, Union Carbide in Tempiute, Custodian at the Pahranagat Valley Schools and owner of the Meadow Lane Motel in Alamo.

Leon was a faithful member of  The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.   He served as a scout leader, a counselor in the bishopric in Alamo, a ward clerk, financial clerk and a diligent home teacher.

Leon will be deeply missed by his surviving family members including his wife, Pauline; two daughters and two sons: Dawna (Tab) Nielson, Connie (Lonny) Walch, Darren Leon Broadhead, Evan Paul (Tammie) Broadhead; 9 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 27, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Alamo Chapel with the visitation from 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. prior to the services at the chapel.  

Friends and family are invited to sign our online guestbook at www.moapavalleymortuary.com

STEVENSVILLE, MT – Walter S. Grubic, 91, of Stevensville, MT, formerly of Ely, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 20 at his home surrounded by family.  He was born November 27, 1927 in Ely, Nevada, the son of Samuel and Mara Grubic.

Walt grew up in the mining community of Ruth, Nevada.  He was the youngest of 13 children – 9 boys and 4 girls.  And, the only one born in a hospital.  Walt, through his journals, shared many memories of his youth – events that would be in great contrast to our lives of today.

After high school, Walt served in the Army, stationed stateside, since he had six older brothers actively serving in WWII overseas.  After his discharge, he attended Utah State University and graduated with a degree in Landscape Architecture.  He was employed by the Forest Service as a Land Use Planner.  It was in Jackson Hole, Wyoming where he met his future wife, Diane Waldo, who also worked for the Forest Service.  They married on October 9, 1976.

Walt’s and Diane’s careers took them to a number of great work locations in the Intermountain West.  Walt retired from the Wasatch-Cache National Forest, Salt Lake City, in 1985.  After Diane’s retirement in 2000, from the Gallatin National Forest, they moved to Phoenix.  In 2012, they decided to move “home” to Montana, to the country they both loved.

Walt is survived by his wife, Diane of Stevensville, MT; his two stepsons – Brian (Misti) Nettleton of Helena, MT and Ron (Leisa) Nettleton of Phoenix; 10 wonderful grandchildren: Diana, Nicole, Lisa-Marie, Michael, Miya, Sydney, Madison, John, Nick, and Josh; and his sister-in-law, Dotty Kostecki.

Our family would like to extend our deep appreciation to Dr. Sheehan, and staff, and Marcus-Daly Hospice for their loving care of Walt.

Memorial services will be held Saturday, May 4, 1:00 pm at Garden City Church, 1100 S. Higgins Avenue in Missoula, MT.  

In lieu of flowers, please consider donations to Marcus-Daly Hospice, 1200 Westwood Dr., Hamilton, MT 59840.

Jack Allen Burns of Ely, Nevada passed away April 10, 2019. He was born March 8, 1939 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho to Harold and Virginia Burns.

Jack moved to Ely with his family and attended White Pine High.  He was a machinist for Kennecott Copper Corporation for 27 years as well as a truck driver for Standard Market, Norcross Trucking, and H & R Propane. Jack loved the outdoors and spent many hours hunting, fishing, camping, and riding motorcycles with his family and friends. He also enjoyed building and flying radio-controlled airplanes. 

Jack is survived by his children: Mark (wife Pam) of Reno; Jackie (husband Joey) of Sparks; and son Lance of Ely.  He loved spending time with his six grandchildren: Amber, Allison, Emily, Kami Jo, Thomas, and Joshua. Jack was preceded in death by his parents, sisters Patricia Fabricius and Judy Burns, grandchildren Kassie Jo and Brad Allen Burns, and his wife Mary Burns.

Don West was born in Ely, Nevada on June 15, 1931 and passed away in Winnemucca on April 25, 2019.

Don’s youth was spent in Ely and then Wendover, Nevada where his parents owned and operated the A-1 Casino, restaurant, motel and gas station. In his teens, he moved with his mother to Reno, where he graduated from Reno High School. After serving in the US Air Force, he married his high school sweetheart, Roberta “Bobbie” Newlin and enrolled in college in San Francisco. 

The young family moved to Wendover in 1955 to assist in the operation of the family business. The family moved to Reno in 1960 where Don began his banking career at the First National Bank of Nevada. His career included many promotions and included relocations to Ely and Elko, while working for the Nevada Bank of Commerce and Nevada National Bank. Don retired from his Vice President position at NNB and soon began a second career in the title business in Elko, managing Frontier Title and Stewart Title.  When he retired for the second time, the couple relocated to Winnemucca to be near their son and daughter.   

Don greatly enjoyed outdoor activities including hunting, fishing and camping with his friends and family members. His favorite place on earth was the family cabin located in Ruby Valley. He always took great pride in the many life successes of his children and grand-children. 

Don was proceeded in death by his parents (Fred and Edith), wife (Bobbie), sister (LaBelle), and brother (Twain). He is survived by his sons Mark (Maryann), Stephen, Daniel (Jodi), daughter Joni Justus (Steve), and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. 

A private family service will be held in lieu of a funeral, per Don’s request. Don will be interred at the Mountain View Cemetery in Reno alongside his wife Bobbie. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Winnemucca Boy’s and Girl’s Club.

Scott G. Trujillo, 51 years of age, of McGill, Nevada, passed away April 17, 2019 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born November 21, 1967 in Ely, Nevada to Diana Apodaca and John D. Trujillo.  

Scott graduated White Pine High School in 1986. He was married in 1987 to Janine Sankovich and started a family, raising 4 children. He graduated Northwest Lineworker Program in 2001 and enjoyed a career as an electrician. Scott enjoyed his Harley Davidson, camping, and hunting big game with his children. He liked horseback riding, golfing, and softball.  He loved family vacations in Tahoe. Scott was known for coming up with unique and humorous nicknames for the babies of the family.

Scott is preceded in death by grandparents, George and Bernice Apodaca, Nelson and Lordes Medina; sister, Brenda Hampton; nephew, Kody Drake. He is survived by his parents, mother, Diana (Arthur) Buckner and father, John D. (Murlynn Ingle) Trujillo; sisters, Priscilla (John) Ogden, Bernadette (Cody) Burrows, Brandy Hughes; brothers John L. Trujillo, Jesse (Naomi Harris) Buckner, Clint Buckner, and Tony Apodaca Buckner; his wife, Janine; children, Scott J (Danielle Bay) Trujillo, Jared Trujillo, Cierra (Billy Leung) Trujillo, and Abriana Trujillo; grandchildren, Christian, MaKenley, Mila Trujillo and Brielle Leung; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.

A Celebration of Life and BBQ will be held Saturday May 11, 2019 at 1:00 P.M. at the Ely Shoshone Education Center and Horseshoe Pits at 250 Heritage Drive Ely, Nevada

Steven Matthew Stork, age 54, passed away suddenly in his sleep from a heart attack in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, on April 29, 2019.  He was in a place that he dearly loved with his younger brother Pat and sister-in-law Gloria and numerous friends waiting to go on a fishing trip.   

Steve was born on August 11, 1964 to Conrad William and Marlene V. Stork at Steptoe Valley Hospital in East Ely, Nevada.  Steve attended schools in White Pine County, graduating from White Pine High School in 1982. Steve attended college for one year at the University of Nevada-Reno. He had an interest in flying airplanes and obtained his pilot’s license at the age of sixteen, even before he obtained his driver’s license.  He was a member of the Ely Volunteer Fire Department in the late 80’s and early 90’s until he left town. Steve worked for El Aero Services in Carson City, Elko and Ely.  Steve went to work at Barrick Mine in Elko County  and after a short time decided mining wasn’t for him and went into business on his own and with his partners.  Steve and his partners opened up Spring Creek Country Club Shell and Convenience Store in Spring Creek, Nevada, later opening up Muley’s Bar and Grill at the same location.  Steve always had a desire to return home to Ely and returned home in late 2010.  He and his brother Pat opened Racks Bar and Grill in Ely in January 2011.  Steve was elected as a White Pine County Commissioner and took office in January 2017 where he served through the current time. He had an interest in politics even before he graduated  from high school. Steve always had a great concern for “not wasting taxpayer dollars” and felt compelled to  stand up for his beliefs on this.  His hobbies included hunting and fishing with his friends and family.

He was an avid supporter and donated to the Boy’s and Girl’s Club-White Pine / Before and After School Program of Ely as well as the Committee Against Childhood Hunger (CACH) Program, as they had to do with the children of White Pine County. 

 Steve was preceded in death by his father, Conrad W. Stork.  Survivors include mother, Marlene Stork of Ely, sisters Linda Davies and Teresa Adams both of Ely, brothers Rick Stork and Pat (Gloria) Stork both of Ely,  step-son Tyler Whipple, who he looked at as his own son,  stationed with the U. S. Marine Corps at Twenty-nine Palms, California, his Aunt Elin McIntosh (Bill Carney) of Ely, Aunt Anna Marie Vasso of Mountain Home, Idaho, Aunt Joanne Swift of Rochester, Washington, Aunt Mary Ann Gibbs of Eldorado Hills, California, Uncles Matt Voloder and Don Voloder of Fiddletown, California, numerous nieces and nephews that include Matt (Katie) Adams of Henderson, Nevada, Ashten Davies of Henderson, Nevada, Kylee Edwards, of Overton, Nevada, Kelsi Stork, Cade Marques, Alyssa Reynoso, and Cody Marques all of Ely Nevada, and numerous great nephews and nieces and cousins. 

Services will be held at 10:30 a.m.  on Friday, May 10, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Ely, Nevada, burial will follow at the Ely Cemetery.  A luncheon will be held at the St. Lawrence Hall (Catholic Church) following the services.  In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Steve Stork can be made to the Committee Against Childhood Hunger (CACH) Program at 1545 Mill Street, Ely, NV 89301, or to the Boys and Girls Club – White Pine Before and After School Program at    P. O. Box 151152, Ely, NV 89315.