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Patricia Brooks

Patricia Anne Brooks, age 46, passed away on December 21, 2025, at the Huntsman Cancer Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. Tricia faced her illness with remarkable strength, courage, and grace.

After a fierce five-year battle with cancer, she finally found rest and is now with her loved ones who have gone before her. Tricia never allowed cancer to define who she was or dim the love she gave to those around her.

Tricia was born on January 8, 1979, in West Valley City, Utah. She was the daughter of Craig W. Prows and Penny Lynn Prows. She spent her early childhood living in Magna, Utah and her teen years living in Kanosh, Utah. Tricia loved to spend her time with her brother Travis and together they created memories filled with laughter, support, and an unbreakable sibling bond.

She also held very fond memories of traveling around the state to attend and compete in rodeos with her dad. She spent countless hours on horseback. In high school Tricia proudly served as the Millard County Rodeo Queen. She also competed in Miss Rodeo Utah and was awarded Miss Congeniality–a title that perfectly reflects her personality.

Tricia married the love of her life, Jason Brooks, in Fillmore, Utah, on February 14, 2004. Together Jason and Tricia created a beautiful life in Cokeville, Wyoming full of love, laughter, and fulfillment. Jason was her rock, her soulmate, her everything! He was the steady presence who walked beside her through life’s greatest joys and hardest battles.

Tricia deeply loved the people and close-knit community of Cokeville.

She had a lifelong love of learning, earning her bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate in elementary education.

She will be remembered for her love of children, growth, and education. She was a teacher through and through, impacting the lives of many students during her years as an Educator.

Family meant everything to Tricia. She and Jason were married 21 years, and they are the proud parents of Cole (17), Sara (14), and Jace (14). She moved heaven and earth for her children, loving them fiercely and  without condition. Being their mom was her proudest role. She poured her whole heart into raising them. She especially loved cheering them on at basketball, rodeos, and preparing for and competing with their animals at the county fair. Tricia’s love was constant and unwavering, and her children always knew they were deeply cherished. She worked tirelessly to protect them, guide them, and help them become the people they are meant to be.

In her free time, she loved being in the mountains riding horses, skiing, and camping. Packing into the backcountry was one of her favorite ways to spend time. She also found great happiness in being with her family and friends, treasuring every moment spent together.

Tricia is survived by her husband Jason Brooks and their three children Cole, Sara and Jace Brooks, Mother Penny Lynn Poulsen and brother Travis Chad Prows (Jen Prows) who will carry forward her love, lessons, and memories.

Tricia is preceded in death by her father Craig W. Prows who she is now peacefully reunited with.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday January 3, 2026, at 11 a.m. in the Cokeville Chapel on 725 E. Main Street Cokeville, Wyoming with a viewing prior to the services from 9:00 am to 11:45 am. There will also be a viewing the night before on Friday, January 2, 2026, from 6-8- p.m. in the Cokeville church. Interment will be in the Cokeville cemetery following the services.

Funeral services will be live streamed from Schwab-Matthews Mortuary’s Facebook page.

Kay Cranney

Mary Katherine “Kay” Fish Cranney passed away in her Afton home surrounded by her family following a battle with pancreatic cancer.  Born on April 9, 1953, in Phoenix, Arizona, Kay spent her childhood in the desert before attending Brigham Young University, where she earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism. During her years at BYU she met the love of her life, Steve Hiram Cranney, and together they built a home filled with faith, devotion, and deep affection in Star Valley, Wyoming.

Kay was the devoted mother of five children: Cynthia, Sara, Lucas, Philip, and Christopher. Two of her children, Cynthia and Lucas, were born with a rare genetic condition, and Kay accepted and loved them and dedicated her life to their care with unwavering patience, tenderness, and strength. Their passing—Cynthia in 1993 and Lucas in 1998—marked profound losses, yet Kay carried their memory with her always, drawing strength from her deep faith and the hope of eternal families.

Motivated by her love for her children and her compassion for others facing similar challenges, Kay returned to school and earned a master’s degree in Special Education from the Idaho State University. She was a tremendous student, loved reading, and was always reaching to learn.  If asked to read a chapter, she would read the book.  If assigned to write a 10 page paper, hers would be 100.  She continued her dedication as she devoted many years to teaching and supporting children with special needs, offering understanding, creativity, and encouragement. Her students at Star Valley High School and their families were blessed by her dedication and the genuine care she brought to her work. She especially enjoyed her professional associations with other high needs teachers and staff and her involvement in Special Olympics.

Family was a priority for Kay and she welcomed all.   Kay desired to be known as efficient, and she definitely fulfilled that role with a tremendous work ethic.  She was strong and tireless.  She dug fence posts, rode bikes, planted gardens, and yet tenderly and obediently did every task she was asked by an invalid mother. She was a great hostess and cook.  She along with her husband Steve hosted many gatherings and served delicious meals including great dutch oven dishes, homemade jam, and jerky. She loved visitors and sharing.  And they loved her!

Kay’s life was anchored in her strong faith in Jesus Christ and served diligently The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in many capacities from music chorister to working with primary children.  She was especially dedicated to ministering and was always ready to lift, comfort, and friendship others, not just where she was assigned. Her warm outreach extended to friends, neighbors, and strangers alike, and she felt a profound responsibility to bless lives on both sides of the veil. Her testimony shaped her actions, and her quiet discipleship left a lasting impression on all who knew her.

She is survived by her beloved husband Steve; her children Sara, Philip (Ashley Coker), and Christopher; and her three grandchildren (Braxton, Ember and Camden), who brought her tremendous joy and whom she adored beyond measure.  She is also survived by 4 sisters (Barbara Jacobson, Marjorie Franckum, Janet Sizemore, and Nona Fish) and 2 brothers Lloyd and Michael Fish.

Kay will be remembered for her resilience, her compassion, and her unwavering faith.  She leaves behind a legacy of service, devotion, and love—gifts that will continue to bless her family and all who were touched by her gentle strength.

Her family wishes to thank all who have supported Kay and her loved ones throughout her life. In lieu flowers, donations accepted to LDS  Humanitarian Services or Missionary Fund.

A Viewing will be held on Sunday, January 4 from 5-6:30 at Schwab Mortuary. Graveside Services will be Monday, January 5 at 11 a.m. in the Bedford Cemetery.

Chazz Lilly

Chazz Allen Lilly, father, husband, son, brother, grandson, cousin and amazing friend to all, age 41, passed away unexpectedly on December 9,2025.

Chazz was born November 18,1984 in Afton, Wyoming to Rhonda Lynn Lilly and Russel Rueben Lilly. He grew up in Star Valley where he learned to hunt and fish. He developed a strong love of nature.

Chazz worked at many different jobs in his short life. The last ten years being employed by Kade Bagley, at Big Ridge Log Pros. He also worked after hours for McKay Erickson to provide for his family. Chazz’s infectious personality touched many he worked with and for. And even those he briefly encountered. To know him was to love him. He had a huge heart and loved his wife and children dearly. He will be missed.

Chazz is survived by his wife, Gina, children, Lachelle, Caelyb, Jayce, Essynce and Constynce, his mother, Rhonda Long and step father Mike Long, sister, Savannah Dalpino, brother-in-law, Paul nieces, Shaina, Tracey and Libby, aunt Becky, Uncle Dave, grandmother Patricia Brown, along with many cousins, family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his father Russel Rueben Lilly and Uncle Danny.

The happy memories of Chazz will leave all who knew him, with a smile.