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Kirsti Mack

Kirsti Mack (Kirstine Leavitt), 75, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2026.

Kirsti was born October 5, 1950, in Smoot, Wyoming, and was raised in the close-knit community of Star Valley, where she spent most of her life. One of twelve siblings, she grew up surrounded by family and developed the resilience, loyalty, and strong work ethic that would define her throughout her life.

Those who knew Kirsti will remember her unmistakable laugh — loud, joyful, and impossible to forget. It was the kind of laugh that filled a room and brought others along with it, reflecting the warmth and spirit she shared so freely with family, friends, and neighbors.

Kirsti was a familiar face around town and someone many in the community knew and loved. She took great pride in her yard, where her green thumb was evident in the flowers she nurtured and the garden she carefully tended. Her lawn was always immaculate, and it was not uncommon for neighbors to see her riding around on her beloved mower, making sure everything looked just right.

In quieter moments, Kirsti enjoyed the simple things that brought her happiness. She loved spending time working on puzzles, watching the hummingbirds at their feeder, reading Stephen King novels, and collecting salt and pepper shakers.

Above all, Kirsti loved her family. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose greatest pride and happiness came from the people she loved most.

Kirsti was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Lawana Leavitt; her brothers Lavar “Bubba” Leavitt and Alma Leavitt; her sister Anna Dee Leavitt; her daughter LaWanna Windley Ford; and her grandson James Southard.

She is survived by her daughters Stacy (Johnny) Chavarria and Patty (Dan) Leatherwood; her grandchildren Candice (Chad) Hockema, Chris (Kaila) Scott, Misty (Joe) Amarena, Justin (Jovonne) Leatherwood, and Josh Leatherwood; and her great-grandchildren Jaroyn, Tierney, Kayden, Elias, Ryker, Theodore, Penelope, Atlas, and Madelyn.

She is also survived by her sisters LaReta Walton, Miriam Mack, Dorthy Leavitt, Donna Vickrey, Deena King, and Davana Leavitt-Valentino, and her brothers Glenn Leavitt, Jonathan Leavitt, and Joey Leavitt, along with many beloved cousins, nieces, nephews, and friends.

A Celebration of Life was held at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at Shelly’s Cowboy Bar in Afton.

Kirsti’s life was deeply rooted in Star Valley, where neighbors become friends and family ties run deep. She was a familiar and welcome presence around town, and her warmth, humor, and unmistakable laugh will be remembered by many. Though she will be greatly missed, the love she shared will continue through the generations of family and friends who carry her memory forward.

Deloyd Anderson

It is with a poignant mix of sadness and celebration we announce the passing of John Deloyd Anderson, 91, on March 9, 2026. He was born in Star Valley and spent most of his life here. We will miss him greatly, but we are blessed in the knowledge that he has worn himself out in the service of God, his family, and fellow men and women, and has now entered into the Rest of the Lord. He is reunited with his God, family, and friends who have passed on before.

Deloyd served Star Valley as the veterinarian throughout a period when much of the valley’s economy was driven by livestock and dairy. Before we were the SV Braves, we were the Cheesemakers!!! As evidence of Deloyd’s importance and respect in the area, for a long while you could mail him a letter from anywhere within a 50 mile radius with the simple address “Doc Anderson, town.” Because cows don’t organize time off from getting sick or hurt, Deloyd rarely was able to take time off himself. He was preserving people’s livelihood, even for those who could not pay.

Deloyd married his college sweetheart Marilyn (Reed), a bona fide city girl from Denver, in the Salt Lake Temple. Upon moving to Wyoming, she adapted and supported him to the best of her ability, if not magnificently. Together they had six children: John Alan, Jeffrey Reed, Loree Kay (Cox), Marni Lynn (Manning), David Deloyd, and Dallin Michael. With increasing parenting expertise, each subsequent child turned out even more precious and glorious than those coming before. Still more amazing, their kids married even better better-halves, and many grandkids and great grandkids have followed. Deloyd and Marilyn do not comprehend the great things they have done as parents.

Deloyd’s own parents, John Delos and Maurine (Michaelson) Anderson, were old-school work-driven pioneer stock. For Christmas every year they gifted everyone a pair of leather work gloves. Work ethic was their forte. After completing his education and training in veterinary medicine, Deloyd returned to work on the family ranch with his brother, Rowan. This ranch blessed them and the lives of their children by providing them ample opportunities to work and experience the law of the harvest. The legendary Star Valley work ethic was successfully passed on to the next generation. Deloyd and Rowan also share a sister, Joyce, who has also passed on.

With friends, Deloyd loved snowmobile expeditions, Dutch oven cooking, and singing. Deloyd was not perfect. He chose Beta over VHS, but he supported all his kids’ activities and put music in their veins. His favorite animals included pets: Skippy, Taffy, Puss ‘n’ Boots, Duke, and a particularly charismatic cow, #10. He made the best pinewood derby cars. He loved weekly trips with his bride to serve in the Idaho Falls Temple. He loved the land and improving it, and his barn. He loved and respected all of God’s creation. After a full life, he yearned to die working in the field, dignified in work, as his beautiful ancestors before him. He was, and remains, a great man, husband, and father.

Funeral services will be Saturday March 21 at 11:00 a.m. at the Afton Tabernacle Building, with a viewing starting at 9:30 a.m. There will also be a viewing at the mortuary Friday March 20 from 6 to 8 p.m.