Juanita Maria Tripp passed away in peace Thursday July 4th, 2019 at the age of 87. Juanita was the daughter of Fred and Clusta Hammock, she was born on September 5th 1931 in Flora Illinois.

She grew up in Salinas California until the age of 18 were she met the love of her life Everett Tripp they married on September 25th 1952.

She is survived by her husband Everett children Melody (Thomas) Richard’s, Tamara Loy, Marshele (Terry) Young,  Trina (Rick) Beutler, Shon (Jeanne) Tripp, sister Betty Lehman. Juanita was blessed with 14 grandchildren and 33 great grandchildren.

There will be a viewing at Mountain View Vista Chapel Saturday, July 13 starting at 11 am with services following at 11:30.

December 13, 1957 – July 2, 2019

Diana Hall of Ely, Nevada passed away unexpectedly on July 2nd.

She loved seeing her family, arts and crafts and her Boxer dogs.

She was preceded in death by Father Charles A. Burgett, Mother Elsie M. Burgett, Husband Parker J. Hall and Grandson ParkerJ. Hall IV.

She will continue to be celebrated in life by Sister Terry Wrisley with husband Harold and Brother Michael Burgett with wife Rachael. Children by birth and marriage Charles and Beth Hall, Parker J. Hall III and Roseanna and Miklos Toth. Grandchildren Wendellyn, Kelly, Orion, Dylan andKendra along with many other friends and family. 

At the request of the deceased there will be no services.

1979-2019

“Emily” was born to Richard and Fatima on September 14, 1979 and passed away unexpectedly at home on July 3, 2019. 

She was one of 6 children and a mother of two. 

Emily was very social and was always hanging out with family and friends. For those who knew and loved her, there were many memories shared camping, baking treats, going to movies, reading and going to concerts. 

She was a loving and caring mom who was very family oriented.

She is survived by her parents, Richard (Judy) Spear and Fatima Williams; her siblings, Belina (Mick) Holub, Kelly (Brandon) Jackson, Richard Spear, Michael (Jenni) Spear and Shalynn Mendonca; her children, Makayla (Austin) Carter and Kaden Spear and 4 nieces and 6 nephews who will all deeply miss Aunt Moo.

A viewing was held on Tuesday July 9, 2019 in her honor.

Carl “Cork” Seely passed away peacefully on July 9, 2019.

Carl was born on July 16th, 1934 to George and Priscilla Seely in Mt. Pleasant, Utah.  He was the oldest of nine children.  He graduated from Sanpete High School in 1952.  He was in the Army from 1957 – 1959.  He served his time in Germany and France.  He moved to Ely and worked for Kennecott and met the love of his life, Flora.  They were married in 1961, bought their home in McGill and had four children.  He enjoyed riding horses, camping, hunting, going for rides, picking pine nuts and in his later years, enjoyed sitting on the front porch watching the world go by.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Flora; his children: Shirlene Weaver, Arlene (Bob) Salcido, Mike (Lisa) Seely; grandchildren: Shella (Matt) Nicholes, Elana Kaamasee, Justin Kaamasee, Kurtis Kaamasee; great-grandchildren: Katie, Zachary, Chance, Anthony, and Skya; his brothers and sisters: Les (Zellrae) Seely, Norma Johnson, Patsy Harrill, Robert (thelma) Seely, Sandra Hansen, Mona (Denis) Taylor, Jon (Yvonne) Seely; and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Priscilla and father, George, sister, Margaret, and son, Randy.

Services will be held at a later date.

Helen Daly Uhalde, 92, of Ely, NV, passed away on July 20, 2019 in Ely, NV. Helen was born April 20, 1927 in Casper, WY to parents Cornelius and Mary Agnes Daly.

Helen graduated in 1945 from Natrona County High School, in Casper, WY. She later became a registered nurse, receiving her degree from St. Mary’s of the Wasatch, Holy Cross Hospital Nursing School in 1948. Helen married Gracian M. Uhalde on Easter Sunday, April 9, 1950, in Ely, NV. She was a dedicated rancher, a legacy she passed on to her children and grandchildren, and enjoyed making many memories over her 92 blessed years.

Helen is survived by her three children; Gracian (Laurel) Uhalde, Karen (Christopher) Collis, and Susan (Brian) Godon, Daughter-in-law Rena Uhalde, grandchildren; Marijeanne (Patrick) Woodcock DVM, Michael A. (Julie) Uhalde, John P. (Karice) Uhalde, Timothy G. (Caroline) Uhalde, Gracian R. (Jessica) Uhalde, Christopher G. (Cassidi) Collis, Gerry D. (Leslie) Collis, Eleni (Drew) Applegarth DMD, and Travis R. Godon, 18 great grandchildren, numerous nieces and nephews, and many friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Gracian M. Uhalde, sister Kathleen and brother Neil.

Recitation of the Rosary will be held Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at Mountain Vista Chapel at 7:00 PM, Mass of Christian Burial will be Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at 11:00 AM, with the interment following at the Ely City Cemetery. A luncheon will follow the interment at the St Lawrence Hall. Helen wished that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the John A. Moran Eye Center; C/O Dinny Trabert: 65 Mario Capecchi Drive Salt Lake City, UT 84132, or call 1-801-213-0828 for the research of macular degeneration, in memory of Helen Uhalde. 

Graveside services for Carl Seely, will be held on Friday, August 9, 2019, at 11:00 at the Ely Cemetery.

Elizabeth Ann Puckett, 80, of Ruth, Nevada, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on July 29, 2019. She passed peacefully at home, in her bed, after a long struggle with several physical ailments. 

Elizabeth (Betty) Ann Fipps  was born to the late Lula Pearl Fipps in Camdenton, Missouri on August 26,1938. Lula married Benjamin Wheeler and the family moved to Nevada in search of work when Betty was 5 years old. Betty was the oldest of 5 children. She attended Elementary and High Schools in Ely, Nevada. In her junior year of High School, she met James Puckett, who had recently moved from Ohio to work at Kennecott. They were married August 27,1955 in Lane City. They made their home together in Ruth, NV where they raised their 3 children, Elmer Lee, Kenneth Wade and Shirley Ann. 

Elizabeth is survived by her daughter, Shirley Rinell of Everett, Washington and her grand daughter Krystal (Jordan) Emig of Salt Lake City, Utah. She is also survived by her brothers, Ed Wheeler of Wright, Wyoming and John Wheeler, of Kansas City, Kansas. Betty was predeceased by her husband, James, in 2014, son, Elmer in 1977 and son Ken in 2017.

An avid music lover, Betty began playing the piano at the age of 8. After her parents gave her an Accordion on her 15th birthday, she then began singing and playing  both piano and accordion in church. Betty loved children and “mothered” many, in addition to her own 3. She was a children’s teacher for many years in Sunday School and community outreach in “Good News Clubs”.

In the early 70’s, Betty was an Avon “lady”. In 1974, she began her career as a cook at White Pine Care Center for 21 years.  She later cooked at the Ely Senior Center for 7 years. Her favorite thing was to cook, bake and experiment with food. She had a wonderful gift of hospitality with an “open door” policy to serve people in her home. She was an active church member all of her adult life serving in many capacities. She was known for her deep faith and commitment to Jesus Christ. She was a loyal and loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend, Betty will be remembered as a sensitive, nurturing and loving woman that exemplified integrity, honesty, kindness, compassion and faithfulness. The term “sweet” was very often used to describe her. 

Thank you to the staff of William Bee Ririe Hospital, for their loving care during the lengthy stay.

Funeral Services will be held Sunday, August 4, 2019 at 3:00 P.M. at the First Baptist Church in Ely, NV. Burial will follow at the Ely City Cemetery.

Juanita Clayton Fithen passed away on July 30, 2019 at the age of 88 years old.  She was born in Idaho, to Albert and Donna Johnson.

At ten years of age, Juanita moved to White Pine with her family and lived here through her high school years.  She later married Melba Clayton and moved to Carson City, Nevada.

Juanita is survived by her sisters Zelma Wyatt and her husband Roy, sister, Lenora McMurray, and several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services for Conrad Richard (Rick) Stork will be held on Saturday, Aug. 10 at 10:00 am at the Ely Cemetery.

Born Nov. 25, 1931, passed away July 30, 2019. 

Oren resided in Broken Arrow, OK. He will be cremated, no services.

Keith Mozart Anderson passed away peacefully on August, 4, 2019.  

Born August 22, 1957 to Lee McKay and Leanna Joy Larsen Anderson at Ft. Riley Kansas Army Base. Keith moved to Ely in 1961.  Keith loved Ely and spent most of his life volunteering his time whenever he could for Little League, 4-H Club and softball organizations, the high school wrestling teams and the Pony Express Schellbourne Re-Riders.  His last big project was the Pony express rider and his horse at the Schellbourne rest stop and a few other places in Nevada. 

He married Wendy Payne on March 15, 1980 and they had four children, Brandon (wife, Corie, their daughter, Amberlynn and son Rylan Anderson), Jeremy (wife, Brandy and their son, Maddox Anderson), Jordan (wife, Courtney and their children, Kennedy and Sophie Anderson), Savannah (husband, Kade and their sons Chase and Kyrin Jensen).  Keith more than anything, cherished his grandchildren.  His siblings James L. Anderson (wife Shauna) of Spanish Fork, Ut. Jeri Lynn (husband, Lynn) Gordon of Salt Lake City, Ut. Reba Ann (husband, Michael), Stier of Fallon, Nv. 

Viewing will be at the Ely LDS Stake Center, Wednesday, August 14, 2019 from 12:00 pm – 12:45 pm. Funeral services will follow at 1:00 pm.  Graveside service will follow the funeral service.

Robbie Ann Edwards, 92, a longtime resident of Ely, Nevada passed away peacefully on August 9, 2019 in Pleasanton California.

Robbie was born in Somerset, Texas on February 20, 1927  to Michael and Bertha (Fraser) Reichel.

Robbie grew up in Somerset, and was working in San Antonio where she met and later married Forrest Smith October 4, 1945.  They were married 25 years until Forrest’s death in 1970.  Robbie then married Dan Edwards on February 14, 1977.

Robbie was preceded in death by her parents, her siblings, both husbands and several grandchildren/great grandchildren.

She is survuved by children:  Marie Johnson, Sam Smith, Linda Meadows, Tami Zaragoza, Dana Ferguson, Kerrie Ament, Treana Symons, Lisa Miller, Shelley Colombini, Lurrena Mallgren and Dan Edwards as well as numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Monday, August 19 at 1:00pm at the Southern Utah Mortuary (195 North 200 West, Beaver, Utah) with a viewing prior from 12:00-1:00pm.  Burial will be in the Mountain View Cemetery following the services.

December 18, 1931 – August 13, 2019

Albert Pierre Etcheverry passed away at home surrounded by his loving family as the sun was setting on August 13, 2019. The beautiful twinkle in his eyes, depth of his smile, and genuineness of his soul will be missed by all who knew him.

Albert was born on the family sheep ranch near Deep Creek in White Pine County, Nevada, on December 18, 1931, to his beloved Basque-immigrant parents, Peter and Pauline (Goyhenetche) Etcheverry. He would develop the character, honesty, and humility that defined him for the rest of his life by the hard work and responsibility he was given on the ranch during those early years. In 1943, his father began working for Kennecott Copper Co., and the family moved to McGill, Nevada, and later to Ely, Nevada. Albert was a superb athlete, playing baseball, football, basketball, and running track for White Pine High. He was also a proud member of McGill’s 1947 American Legion State Championship Baseball Team. His smoothness and finesse were his most notable athletic traits and were especially evident when he took up the game of golf later in life.

Ever loyal to his family, Albert forewent an athletic college scholarship, stayed in Ely, and went to work at Kennecott to help his mom provide for his younger sisters after his dad suddenly passed away in March 1950. He graduated from White Pine High School that same year. In 1951, he married the love of his life, Carolyn “Dee” Thomas. Together they built a full and happy life in Ely for the next 22 years with their children, Michael and Paula. Albert lived every day to the fullest and enjoyed many hobbies, including hunting, fishing, camping, golfing, and riding his horses with his children. He was proud to be active in several organizations in Ely and Reno, most notably as past president of both the Ely Volunteer Fire Department and the Ely Basque Club. Albert loved people. His gifts as an artist were remarkable, as he created many cherished paintings of beautiful Nevada landscapes.

Albert moved with Dee to Reno in 1973, where he resided until his death. While Albert loved his life in Reno, he, like so many other wonderful people, was incredibly proud that he hailed from White Pine County.

Albert transitioned to the auto parts/machine shop business early in his career, working at Ely Motor Supply on Aultman Street and, after moving to Reno, becoming the owner/operator of the building and auto parts store and machine shop on the corner of Wells and Ryland. He loved interacting with customers and helping them find the right parts and fixes for their automobiles and equipment.

Albert never had a fake bone in his body. He showed kindness and respect to everyone he met and had a knack for making everyone feel special. The tenderness of his soul was best witnessed in his love for animals.

His defining characteristic was his unending loyalty to all his friends and family whom he loved so deeply.

Albert is preceded in death by his beloved parents, Peter and Pauline. He is survived by his loving wife of 67 years, Carolyn “Dee” (Thomas) Etcheverry; his son, Michael; his daughter, Paula Stanko (Michael); his brother, Genty (Pat); his four sisters, Alice Milobar (John), Elizabeth Bullock (Gerald – deceased); Lois Cox (Walter – deceased), and Frances Rose (Fred); his four grandchildren, Mina (Etcheverry) Garol (Nicholas), Lisa Etcheverry, Christopher Stanko (Jennifer), and Sarah Stanko; and his six great-grandchildren, Charlie, Cora, Jack, Lucas, Stella, and Ben.

A Catholic Mass will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, August 24, 2019, at Our Lady of the Snows Church, 1138 Wright Street, Reno, Nevada, with a Celebration of Life luncheon to follow at The Grove, 95 Foothill Road, Reno, Nevada.

We will carry you in our hearts forever Papa. We love you so much.

Melvin Jay Terry passed away September 2, 2019 in Ely, Nevada at the age of 82. He was born April 24, 1937 in Spanish Fork, Utah to Melvin and Laverne Terry.

Jay was employed at Kennecott Copper Corporation for over 30 years. Jay enjoyed carpentry work, rebuilding cars, painting and helping others with their projects. Everyone that knew him loved him. He was a stranger to no one.

Jay is survived by his wife Evelyn of 63 years; his daughters Julie (Ernie) Linnell, Joleen Fullmer and Jayleen Barney; eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren; He is also survived by three sisters Maxine Abbott, Birdie (Devon) Roper and Sandra (Mike) Stevenson; one sister-in-law Arlene Terry; four brothers Hal (Terri) Terry, Steve (Sandra) Terry, Paul (Dianna) Terry and Robert (Dorene) Terry. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother Doug Terry and one brother-in-law Manly Abbott.

Graveside services will be held in Fillmore, Utah at a later date.

Donations can be made to the Alzheimer’s Association in remembrance of Jay Terry, Alzheimer’s Association Nevada, 5190 South Valley View Blvd. Las Vegas, Nevada 89118.

Lois Eldridge passed away peacefully on August 4th 2019 in Fallon, Nevada. Lois was born in Hansen, Idaho on August 5th 1927.  She moved to Ely, Nevada where she met Donald D. Eldridge.  She entered the marriage with five children, joining Donald D’s three children. Between their eight kids, Don and Lois had several grandchildren and great grandchildren.  

Lois is preceded in death by her husband, Donald D. and a son, Danny Leonard, her parents and several brothers and sisters.

There will be no services at this time.

Isaac Carlgren passed peacefully in his sleep at home surrounded by family, August 30, 2019. He was born August 18, 1931 in Ely, Nevada. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Audrey; daughter Edna; two sons, Ronnie and Rick and numerous nieces and nephews.

Isaac is preceded in death by his parents August and Retta; sisters Jenny, Ester, Anna, Ruby and Eva; two brothers Carl and Gussie and his beloved daughter Sandie Carlgren.

He loved and enjoyed his family, ten grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren and eight great great grandchildren. They were the love of his life.

Isaac served in the military during the Korean War, serving time in Alaska. He enjoyed the outdoors, camping, fishing, and anything that could be done with his family. Most things involved kids, horses and stock car racing. He taught us so many things. Isaac and Audrey had a wonderful life together and he will be so missed and loved.  We miss you Dad.

Private Services were held at the Ely City Cemetery on Thursday, September 5th at 10:30 A.M.

Graveside services for Melvin Jay Terry will be held in Fillmore, UT Sept. 14, 2019 at 11:00 am Nevada time, 12:00 pm Utah time.

Stan Cooper passed away unexpectedly at home on September 4, 2019.  Stan was born in Ely, Nevada on May 7, 1959 to Margaret and Dick Cooper. Stan was raised in McGill, Nevada and graduated from White Pine High School in 1977. Stan attended Idaho State University and the University of Nevada Reno, graduating in 1981 with a B.S. in Secondary Education. He earned a Masters in Computers in Education in 1994. He began his 30-year teaching career in Fernley, NV where he coached the baseball team to the first divisional championship in school history. He taught at Sparks HS and retired in December 2017 from Reed HS. Over his career he coached football, baseball and softball and he loved being on the field, especially with his kids.

Stan married Melinda Jones at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Ely, Nevada on May 31, 1980, and they made their home in Sparks, Nevada. Stan was an avid fisherman and loved hunting in White Pine County and spending time in the Pleasant Valley and Duck Creek areas.  He loved taking his family camping and boating at Lake Almanor or Pyramid Lake.  Stan was a proud and devoted father and cherished his life long friends, especially Cy Adams, who he always thought of as a brother.  Anyone who knew him knows he had a great sense of humor and could fill up a room with his laugh.

Stan was very proud of his Basque heritage and looked forward to attending the Jaialdi festival in Boise, Idaho with his family every 5 years. 

Stan is survived by his loving wife Melinda, his daughter Justine (Rick) and son Zachary (Kylie), his parents Margaret & Dick Cooper, his brother Mark (Rose), Andee Cooper and a large extended family of aunts, uncles, nephews, nieces and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Sadie & Bert Cooper, and Benita & Santos Jayo. 

A Celebration of Life will be held at Walton’s Funeral Home, 1745 Sullivan Lane in Sparks on Saturday, September 14 at 11am with lunch immediately following. 

A private family Mass will be held at a later date at St. Michael’s Church in McGill.

Theresa Ann Calderwood, age 85, of Bruneau, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2019.  Graveside interment will be held September 21st in Bruneau, Idaho at 1:00pm. 

A celebration of life will follow at Cowboy Pastime Bar. All are Welcome. 

Cremation was under the direction of Rost Funeral Home, McMurtrey Chapel in Mountain Home.

Threesa was born October 23, 1934 in Durand, Wisconsin to Floyd and Alice (Gifford) Reckin.             

She is survived by her sister Verla (Stan) Haney, children Mary (Gordy) Goss, Pamela (Harold) Davis, Jody Jewett, Robin (Gary) Jacaway, Lora (JR) Romero, Billy (Elaine) Calderwood, Lisa (Danny) Ortega, numerous grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by parents Floyd and Alice Reckin, husband Walt Calderwood, son in law Steven Jewett, grandchildren Richard Jewett, and Janette (Goss) Skiba.

Hope Walker Munson, loving mom, gram, grandma, Hopie and sister passed away September 15th at the age of 84.

Hope was born September 25th 1934 in Ely Nevada to Eldon Walker and Ellen Pressey (Pressy) Walker.

Hope grew up in a time when families played musical instruments and sang to entertain themselves. She continued to play a guitar until her fingers could no longer pluck the strings and had a beautiful voice. She worked for Vogue laundry after leaving home when she met the man she would marry and spend the next 50 years with. Her married life was spent following Dad around the country cooking for whatever ranch, wagon or cow camp they happened to be at. The Quarter Circle A Ranch, Matador Cattle Co., T Lazy S Ranch, Ellison Ranching Co, the Gamble Ranch, the ZX in Oregon from the bombing range in central Nevada to Oregon, including their own outfit on the Duckwater Reservation for a few years. Mom’s biscuits and pies are legendary.

In her later years she loved to go pinenut hunting, spending time with her grandchildren and gr-grandchildren and making sure we were not messing up her recipes. She also enjoyed her Sunday phone calls with her sisters.

Hope is preceded in death by her parents, husband Warren Darrell Munson and daughter Leslie Munson. Brother Cliff Walker, sisters Patricia Colleen Thornal, Betty Arquero and Joanna Pearson. 

She is survived by brothers Eldon (Delores) Walker Jr, Richard (Bernie) Walker, sisters Wanda (Eddie) Chapin of Wells NV and Cathy Hardy of Golconda NV. Sister-In-Law Betty (Tom) Roberts of Spring Creek NV. Daughter Billie (Dick) Brazeal of Carlin NV and son Dorsey (Wanda) Munson of Elko NV. Grandchildren Cody (Melissa) Brazeal, Hoot (Linsey) Brazeal, Shoti Brazeal (Matt Carbury), Yancie (Nick) Beeson, Shay Bree (Bryan) Thieme, Angela Munson and Terry (Jess) Munson.

She is also survived by her precious great grandchildren Breelynn Brazeal, Brodie Brazeal,  Neka Beeson, Reya Beeson, Keina Munson, Bronc Brazeal, Molly Brazeal and numerous nieces and nephews.

A get together to celebrate Hope’s life will be held at a later date.