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Boyd Eddins

Boyd LaVell Eddins, 92, passed away on December 26, 2025, in St. George, Utah. Boyd was born on August 4, 1933, in the log house on the Eddins’ homestead ranch in the Narrows, Thayne, Wyoming. He was the second son of LaVell Gilby Eddins and Kathryn McNeel Eddins. During his growing up years, Boyd worked on the ranch beside his father, caring for the animals, milking the cows, learning how to run a ranch, and becoming a skilled fisherman.

When he was 14 years old, his family sold the Eddins homestead in the Narrows and purchased the Sessions School Store and home across the street from Star Valley High School in Afton. Now a “city” dweller, Boyd held a handful of jobs including a fly-tying business, cleaning the post office, and being the best kid-sitter in town.

Boyd attended Star Valley High School where he played football and basketball, and was a member of the yearbook staff. At sixteen, he became acquainted with Barlow Call who taught him to fly airplanes, a skill that would serve him well throughout his life.

Boyd attended Utah State University from 1951-1955 where he earned a degree in Aeronautics, an A & E Mechanics rating, and an officer’s commission as a 2nd Lieutenant in the United States Air Force. While in school, he met and dated Jane Powell. They were married in the Logan Temple on June 6, 1955, two days after their graduation from Utah State – a marriage that became a 59-year partnership between Boyd and Jane.

Boyd reported to the Air Force for active duty in January 1956, at Lackland AFB in San Antonio, Texas. He graduated from Navigators’ training as a very skilled, effective navigator and was assigned to Strategic Air Command at Dyess AFB, Abilene, Texas, navigating in a KC-97 refueling B47’s. He was released from active duty as a Captain at the end of 1958 and returned to his beloved Star Valley.

Boyd and Jane added four children to their family, Mark, Becky, John, and Jim. Boyd worked hard to provide for his family. He was employed at CallAir, taught 5th grade, was a Book of Mormon teacher in the Afton Seminary, and a college instructor. On “the side” he was a typesetter for Star Valley Independent, owned and operated a gas station, and organized the Star Valley Airmotive business with Barlow Call. He flew his Interstate to look for stock, to track game for  Fish and Game, to hunt coyotes, and for pure pleasure and adventure.

In 1959, Boyd joined the Air Force Reserve at Hill Air Force Base. He served as a navigator and navigator instructor on transport plans, C-124’s and C-119’s. He flew on world-wide missions, flying “around the world” touching every continent except Africa and South America.

He received steady promotions – Major, Lt. Colonel, Colonel, Brigadier General, and finally Major General. He served at Hill AFB, Ogden, Utah, and at Wright Patterson AFB, Dayton, Ohio. In July 1992, Boyd retired after thirty-seven years of Air Force duty. He received many outstanding honors and decorations through his service in the US Air Force Reserve.

In addition to his busy career with the Air Force Reserve, Boyd returned to college and earned another bachelor’s degree in Western History and Literature from Weber State in 1963, a master’s degree in History from Utah State in 1965, and completed the course work for a PhD from University of Wyoming in 1967, qualifying for National Defense Awards to fund his education. From 1967 to 1970, Boyd taught history at Weber State College.

In May 1967, Boyd and Jane bought land south of Smoot, Wyoming, land that became the “Flying E Ranch.” Boyd’s dream of owning a ranch was realized. In 1970, the family left “city life” behind and moved to the ranch for fulltime country living. Using the skills he had learned from his father and his other life experiences, and with his best partner Jane and his crew of four children, he turned the Flying E Ranch into a beautiful ranch, with registered Herefords grazing in the pastures.

In addition to ranching, Boyd owned and operated Caribou Flying Service, and with the help of an additional full-time pilot, the business flew over 4000 hours and had lucrative contracts with the Idaho Fish and Game tracking elk and deer for an expansive research project.

He served as Lincoln County Commissioner from 1978 to 1982. The renovation of the Lincoln County Courthouse in Kemmerer was a source of great pride for him, and he guided several other projects in the county during his tenure as commissioner. He then served in the Wyoming State Senate for a total of fourteen years from 1982 to 1996, leaving office as he finished his last term as Senate President.

After his retirement from the Air Force and completing his service in the Senate, Boyd and Jane made the decision to sell the Flying E Ranch and purchase a home and property in Afton. Boyd spent his retirement years improving his new “mini ranch” in Afton and turning his beloved “Meadow” into a beautiful and treasured haven. After 59 years of marriage and partnership, Jane passed away on July 20, 2014, leaving Boyd without his beloved companion and business partner.

After Jane’s death, Boyd met Carol Nield, and they developed a close friendship. They were married on September 5, 2015, and spent their 10 years together traveling, managing and enjoying their beautiful Star Valley properties, their home in St. George, Utah, and sharing life as best friends.

Boyd is survived by his current wife Carol Nield; children Becky Eddins Woodcox (David), John Eddins (Trisha), and Jim Eddins (Sandi); grandchildren, Aaron Woodcox (Chelsi), Kathryn Woodcox Esquivel (Drew), Jared Woodcox (Morgan), James Boyd Eddins, Doug Eddins, and McLean Eddins (McKenzie); eleven great-grandchildren; and his older brother Neil Eddins. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Jane Powell Eddins, his parents LaVell and Kathryn Eddins, his brother Lael Eddins, and his son Mark Powell Eddins. He was lovingly embraced by Carol’s family, and he loved and greatly appreciated her family members.

A celebration of life for Boyd will be planned at a time yet to be determined. Boyd’s family is grateful for the many expressions of kindness and sympathy that have been extended following his death. They are also grateful for the influence of Boyd on their lives, and their treasured memories will be with them as they mourn his loss.

Brandon Robinson

Brandon Robinson was born on April 4th 1971 to Brenda Lee Robinson and Richard Blake Robinson. He was born at Star Valley Health in Afton, Wyoming. Brandon had a fun and wonderful childhood and grew up learning how to play hard and work harder. He graduated from Star Valley High School. Brandon had two daughters, Tilar and Tarin. He also had three sons: Paycen, Seth and Trace and two step children Taylor and Tel. Brandon loved his kids and really loved his grandchildren: John, David, Ryatt and step grand children Tazalee, Tate and Treycen.

He leaves behind his amazing wife Stacy, his mother, Brenda, and his sister, Bradie.

Brandon lived in Afton his entire life, he lived a full and adventurous life. He loved the outdoors and anything to do with them. Brandon worked many jobs in his life and was good at everything he did. He was an amazing hunter and guide and absolutely lived for the hunt.

Brandon had a contagious laugh and smile, he could light up a room and was the life of the party. He will be missed by so many.

Brandon unexpectedly passed away in his home in Afton on December 23, 2025.

Delaine Jenkins

Delaine was born Jan. 23, 1948 in Afton, Wyoming to Dean Bedford and Elaine Durrant Jenkins. She brought much joy to this young couple but as time passed it became apparent that her progression wasn’t normal. At the age of 2 she went to California with her grandparents, Elmo and Eva Durrant to see medical specialists and determine why she wasn’t progressing. She stayed there two years and no diagnosis was ever determined. The only thing they were told was she probably wouldn’t live past 7 years of age.

At the age of 10 mom and dad were encouraged to visit the Wyoming State Training School in Lander, Wyoming to see if she would benefit from living there with 24 hour care.

After a heart wrenching decision mom and dad decided that leaving her there with the care she would receive would be the best for her.

Thanks to the wonderful staff at the now Wyoming Life Resource Center Delaine lived a full life and after 67 years her body finally stopped fighting on Dec 28, 2025.  Delaine is preceded in death by her parents, Dean Bedford and Elaine Durrant Jenkins. A great nephew Mick Squires and great niece, Paisley Pulsipher.

She is survived by her sisters Melanie (Rick) Eldredge, Helena, Montana, Maridene (Scott) Wiberg, Layton, Utah, Sirena (Tom) Higgs, Kaysville, Utah and brothers Nolan (Trudy) Jenkins, Blackfoot, Idaho and Wynn (Loretta) Jenkins, Logan, Utah and many nieces and nephews.

There will be a family and friends gathering from 11:00-noon on Jan 9th in the Freedom ward Relief Society room and internment will be in The Freedom cemetery following the gathering.

Jaram Arnold

Jaram Lee Arnold passed away January 1, 2026 in a tragic snowmobile accident, in the mountains of Wyoming. Jaram is survived by his eternal companion, Rubie, and their four children Teancum, Ocean, Muloki, Koral and his parents Gerold and Maureen along with his three siblings Tyrell, Elana, and Joni and countless extended family members. Jaram was full of life and lived it to the fullest. He lived the Savior’s commission to love God and his neighbor. He followed the Savior’s example by being a servant to all. His kindness, love, and generosity were felt and known by family, friends, neighbours, and countless strangers. Jaram was a natural leader through his example and actions. He lived for his family-his eternal companion, and children. They are his world, his life, his all. He loved the outdoors-hunting, camping, horse back riding, and especially snowmobiling. Jaram was a man of action. He went about doing much good. He had a deep abiding personal relationship with his Savior, Jesus Christ.

Through his life of service Jaram gave his all. Jaram longed to be close to the Lord through the temple. He loved the temple and made sure to attend as often as he could with his eternal companion Rubie. Jaram felt a draw to his ancestors and spent countless hours doing family history work to bind those from our past to the present and extending into eternity. Jaram will be missed by so many, but his example and life will live on through countless others. God be thanked for giving us this precious gift, the life of Jaram Lee Arnold.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2026 in the Salt River Ward Chapel at 12:30 p.m. A Viewing will be held prior to the service from 11:00 a.m.- 12:15 p.m.

Jeanne Harvey

Jeanne M. Harvey, 81, of Thayne, Wyoming, passed away on December 26, 2025.

Jeanne was born on February 27, 1944, to John “Jack” and Patricia Oakley in Salt Lake City, Utah, and grew up in Frontier, Wyoming, close to Kemmerer.  She had one brother and 4 sisters and many nieces and nephews. Jean was a loving wife, mother, and friend.

Jeanne attended school in Kemmerer until her junior year, then moved to Cheyenne and then Portland, Oregon, where she graduated.  Jeanne met and married her lifelong best friend, Tom, on November 3, 1962, in Kemmerer, Wyoming.  They were married 54 years before Tom’s passing in 2017.  In October 1967, they welcomed their son, Lee, and their daughter, Gwenna, in April 1970.

After briefly living in Montana, Jeanne lived with her family in Georgetown, Idaho, from 1966 to 1984, where she was active in the parent / teacher association, raising money for the American Cancer Society, and winning blue ribbons at the Bear Lake County Fair for her sewing  and canning entries.  Jeanne was particularly known for the western shirts that Tom and Lee wore everywhere, and for the beautiful dresses she made Gwenna for her school dances.

In the summer of 1984, the family moved to Thayne, Wyoming, where she has lived for the last 41 years.

Jeanne loved music and played her piano daily.  She played for grade school Christmas plays, weddings for friends, and weekly at the Senior Citizen’s Center in Afton to share her talents.  She was also known to welcome a new neighbor or repay a kindness with homemade bread or pies and delivering hand-made assortments of Christmas candy during the holidays.

Jeanne loved camping and looked forward to the annual trip each fall that she and Tom took for steelhead fishing at the Corn Creek campground on the Salmon River with many family members and friends.  Jeanne was the camp host for dinners, breakfasts and cookies.

Jeanne is survived by her son, Lee (Stefanie) Harvey; daughter, Gwenna (Jay) Hill; grandson Erik (Payton) Harvey; great-granddaughter, Evelyn Lee Harvey.

Jeanne was preceded in death by her husband, Tom; her parents; her brother; and two sisters.

The family will have a private memorial.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations in Jeanne’s memory be sent to the Huntsman Cancer Foundation at http://huntsmancancer.org/giving/foundation/ or 500 Huntsman Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108.