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James Dahlgren

James Edward Dahlgren was born on February 10, 1936 and passed away on May 23, 2025 from a heart attack.

He graduated from Torrington High School in 1954.  When he graduated, it was the largest class Torrington had ever had, 26 students.  He attended kindergarten through 12th grade with the same kids.

He served in the U.S. Army for two years and then he worked in a gold mine in Colorado and then he worked for Peter Kuit Construction Company in Idaho for 20 years.  Then he owned Dahlgren Trucking in Star Valley until he retired in 2008.

He married Murl deLanney in 1962.  TyAnn was born to them in 1964 and Kenny was born in 1966.

He was preceded in death by Murl and Kenny as well as his parents, Fred and Dorthea Dahlgren, brothers Wayne and Bill Dahlgren and his sister Faye Reynolds.

He is survived by his daughter TyAnn, his brother Dale, sisters Dot and Verl and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Graveside services will be Wednesday, June 4 at 1 p.m. at the Afton Cemetery.

Ann Wright

Ann Wright, 80, of Alpine, Wyoming passed away May 14, 2025.  She was born June 16, 1944, in Denver, CO, to Joseph and Louise Marlow.  Ann was one of five children, and learned to ski in the late 1950s riding the “ski train” to Winter Park, Colorado.  She studied education at the University of Colorado Boulder and Denver University and had a long, amazing career in elementary education.  Ann taught in Colorado, New York, Virginia, North Carolina, and Wyoming, retiring after close to 40 years of service working mostly with first and second grade classes.  She moved to Jackson in 1990 after arriving in Dubois, Wyoming in 1983.  From there, she found her dream horse property in Alpine, Wyoming in 2003.  After retiring from teaching, she worked as a therapeutic riding instructor and continued her love of riding and teaching. Her other passions included alpine and cross country skiing, biking, hiking, yoga, and traveling. Her last years were spent enjoying the outdoors, music and travel with her partner, Vern Peterson.

Annie’s spirit was strong and her ability to live life to its fullest brought joy to all who were able to keep up with her.

She is survived by siblings Elise, Dave, Patrick, and John. As well as her beloved sons Brad Jaeckel of Moscow, Idaho and Patrick Wright of Victor, Idaho, daughters-in-law Kate Jaeckel and Lucille Wright, and the light of her life was her grandchildren Avery and Ellis Jaeckel and Madeleine and Leo Wright.

A celebration of life will be held at the Old Wilson Schoolhouse in Wilson, Wyoming on June 29 from 2-4 pm.

Zachary Wright

Zachary Giles Wright – husband of Annie, son of Jeremy and Jennifer, big brother to Anna, Griffin, Jane, Lincoln, and Talmage, and friend to many – passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025, due to complications of a brand new diagnosis of Burkitt Lymphoma.

Zach leaves a huge hole in so many lives and will be remembered for his adventurous spirit, sense of humor, deep and authentic friendship, and his love for his family.

Zach is the first son of Jeremy and Jennifer Wright, born in Murray, Utah on January 22, 1999. As a toddler he enjoyed reading stories to his dog, Max, who was his best pal until his sisters and brothers joined the family. Zach loved his parents. He loved being a big brother. He loves his brothers, his sisters, and his extended family of aunts, uncles, cousins, grandparents, and more.

Zach saw himself as one of the big fellas, ready to adventure from the minute he could walk. He joined on the big hikes including half-dome in Yosemite and Delicate Arch in Arches. Riding his toddler bike he kept up on rides with adults. By the time his feet reached the pedals on adult bikes, casual bikers couldn’t keep up with Zach.

Zach earned his Eagle Scout rank in 2013. Zach had a lust for adventure and he was at home in nature. He loved everything outdoors, particularly snowboarding, mountain biking, whitewater rafting, camping, motorbiking, and offroading. Zach was an adventurer and he loved to facilitate other people adventuring. His employment history included whitewater guide, Ski patrol, and avalanche mitigation. Zach planned trips with friends and family to great places that he wanted to experience, and he took care of details so the trips went off successfully and safely.

Zachary served in the Mexico Oaxaca mission from November 2017 to November 2019. Never one to appear too spiritual or dwell on a somber moment, Zach served with zest, enthusiasm, obedience, and faith. He shared the joy of the restored gospel, and his life was one of service.

Zach was a hard worker. When he was a teen, his mom said that she’d never seen somebody work so hard at not working. He spent a lot of effort finding the most efficient way to accomplish any task. Zach was an entrepreneur from an early age, with schemes to sell hot dogs and snow cones, to mow lawns and to fix things. He often bought or accepted broken things and repaired, renovated, fixed, detailed, improved and resold them. Nobody is quite sure the number of vehicles that Zach has titled in the decade he had a driver license, but it’s a lot. He was a successful salesman and several business owners tried to recruit him, but Zach didn’t want to spend his life on other peoples’ dreams. He had plenty of his own to fulfill.

Sometimes Zach did take jobs, like the time he sold solar in California. The best thing that came from summer sales was the chance to meet Annie Summerhays. Zach loves Annie and Annie loves Zach. Since the day they met they spent every moment that they could with each other. Always adventuring together. They were married in the Bountiful Temple on September 15, 2023. Zach absolutely adores Annie, and the two quickly became each other’s confidante, partner in dreams, and very best friend. They bought their first home in Thayne, Wyoming, where they set to work making their dreams come true. Star Valley was their happy place and living there was one of their greatest joys.

Zachary was remarkable for the level, authenticity, and amount of friendship that he exemplified. Some people have big friend groups and some people have tight friend groups. Zach had a large number of friends and he was very tight with. Only a special type of person can do that. He was close to people his own age, close to adults he looked up to, and close with children who looked up to him. When Zach was on your team you couldn’t lose.

Zach was always there to break the tension with a genuine happy smile. Zach loved to have fun. He loved to laugh and make others laugh. His smile was contagious. He always had a funny story or something witty to say. He pranked and joked; but given the choice he would always get a laugh at his own expense rather than at the expense of anyone else. Zach had fun, no matter what, was always full of joy and lived life to its fullest. He always had a smile on his face, a joke to laugh at, and a prank to pull.

Zach was relentless and creative. He did not sweat the small stuff. He dreamed big and focused on the big picture. Zach owned his own pottery wheel by the time he was in junior high. He played the guitar and the piano. He took pictures of doggos throughout his mission. He enjoyed beautiful things. He had ideas and he worked to make them real.

Zach had passion for working with his hands. He was a dreamer. He was a doer. He made people believe in him. A super handy guy, he would take a broken down thing and turn it into a functioning reality. He was genuine, if he needed help, he’d ask for it. He didn’t feel bad or ashamed if he didn’t know something. On the flip side, if he saw where he could give help, he would give it. If he could see a way to do something better he gave advice freely.

Zach is everything good and gave the greatest hugs (and then usually farted on you while giving said hug). He was the best kind of friend and his loyalty and goodness and joy and zest for life were unmatched. He could break any silence and make people laugh and jump scare just about anyone. He pranked and laughed and made people laugh. He’s that person you’ve never met who pulls over to change your tire or tow your broken machine.

Zach loved Annie. He was a faithful, devoted, committed, loving husband. He loved his parents. He loved being a big brother. Losing Zachary is losing part of our hearts. What a great blessing to have had him in our lives, because he enriched everyone who got to be with him.

Zach is survived by his adoring wife Annie; his parents Jeremy and Jennifer; his siblings Anna and Max, Griffin, Jane, Lincoln, Talmage; five grandparents; fifteen sets of uncles and aunts; 53 cousins; his dog, Fridge; and so many friends as close as family. He is preceded in death by his cousin, Christine Wright.

The Wright family wishes to thank the doctors, nurses, technicians, and staff of Star Valley Hospital in Star Valley, Wyoming, Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center in Idaho Falls, Idaho, and LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City for their diligent and determined care of Zachary in his brief struggle for survival.

Viewings will be held at the Sandy Utah West Stake Center of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, 220 East 8680 South, Sandy Utah on Friday, May 30 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. and Saturday, May 31 from 9:30-10:30 a.m. The funeral service will follow at 11:00 a.m.

We invite you to honor your memory of Zach by wearing a color or accessory that reminds you of a great shared experience with him.

Funeral Services entrusted to Russon Mortuary. Zachary will be placed to rest at Elysian Burial Gardens with his family.

For those not able to travel to Utah who want to celebrate Zach, you can watch the service via zoom: https://zoom.us/j/91059464710

Marilyn Passey

Marilyn Roxie Garrett Crane Passey, 75, our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, daughter, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2025, surrounded by loved ones in her home.

She was born in Star Valley, Wyoming, on August 5, 1949, to Gordon and Roxie Garrett, and grew up on a farm in Turnerville. She graduated from Star Valley High School in 1967.

Later that year, she met Timothy Crane at Ricks College. After a week of dating, they were engaged and married in the Idaho Falls Temple on May 18, 1968. Together, they raised eight children, five boys and three girls—and built a life rooted in faith, love, and family.

Following the passing of Tim, she married Roy Passey. They were married for five wonderful years. Marilyn found joy in their time together and was profoundly grateful for the love and companionship Roy brought into her life.

Marilyn was known for her big personality and even bigger heart. She loved to laugh loud, play big, and bring extra joy to everyday moments. She had a deep love of games, a gift for making people feel welcome, and a way of lifting spirits just by being near. She worked hard, loved her family deeply, and always made people smile.

Marilyn worked for many years as a medical assistant, including time with Dr. Daines. She built close friendships through her work, especially with her sister-in-law and friend Eve Dayton.

Marilyn was very talented. She loved sewing, crafting, and completing projects around her home. One of her favorite hobbies was tending to her garden with her husband Tim, a pastime that brought them both great joy. She and Tim were known for their green thumbs, especially when it came to growing beautiful flowers.

One of her greatest accomplishments was the completion of their dream home, which was built from logs from the Bill Crane homestead in Pine Canyon. This home became a gathering place for their growing family filled with memories, joy and love.

A devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Marilyn served faithfully in many roles, often sharing her love of music by playing the organ or leading hymns. Two of her favorite callings were serving a mission at Martin’s Cove and working in the Star Valley Temple.

Her greatest joy was her family. She celebrated every milestone of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and loved being part of their lives.

She is survived by her husband Roy and her seven children: Shane (Annette), Lance (Misty), Brett, Bryce (Linda), Kacey (deceased) (Cari) Julie (Roman) Grigg, Tami (Trevor) Jeppesen and Kelli (Quincy) Rich, along with 34 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren, her siblings LaRon (Susan) and Duane (Julie), and many nieces, nephews, and dear friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Timothy Crane, her son, Kacey Crane, her parents, Gordon and Roxie Garrett, brothers Lonnie and Spencer, sisters Myrna and Elaine.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 9, 2025, at 12:00 pm at the Bennington Ward Chapel. A viewing will take place on Sunday June 8th from 6-8pm. Another viewing will be held prior to the service at 10:00 am. Interment will follow at the Bennington Cemetery.

Marilyn lived a life of faith, love, and quiet strength. Her legacy will live on through her family and all those whose lives she touched.