The following obituaries appeared in the October 2, 2024 edition of the Star Valley Independent.

For more area obituaries, please visit Schwab Mortuary.

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John William Holley

John William Holley passed away at home in Star Valley Ranch on September 3, 2024. He was born September 4, 1959 in St Anthony, Idaho to Alvin R and Dolores (Dee) Topham Holley. He grew up in Idaho and California. The family returned to Idaho roots yearly for many adventures, especially in the Island Park and Rexburg areas.

John served a mission to Thailand and returned to continue missionary work in the Stockton, California area among Cambodian refugees. He traveled back to Thailand to expand his education and establish business relationships in that area of the world, then returned to the US where he lived in North Carolina, Utah, California, and Wyoming.

He is survived by his three sisters Christine (Perkins), Valerie (Son), and Allison (Hunt) and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents.

Family and friends will miss John’s warmth, caring, big personality, smile, and love.