The following obituaries appeared in the July 18, 2018 edition of the Star Valley Independent.
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Jeanice E. Harrison beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend passed away peacefully at home in Severance, Colorado, surrounded by loved ones on July 12, 2018 after a valiant battle with cancer. She was born July 14, 1937 in Afton, Wyoming to George Budd and Erma Grace Pead. She spent her youth in Fairview, Wyoming where she worked on the farm with her parents and siblings. She was the second of nine children born to Budd and Erma, just minutes behind her twin sister, Jeanette. She was educated in the Star Valley, Wyoming schools, achieved a GED after her marriage and went on to take classes at Colorado State University. She married Monty D. Harrison on June 18, 1953 in the Logan, Utah LDS temple. She was a life-long member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day-Saints and held many responsible positions in the Church including: Relief Society President, Primary President, teacher, temple ordinance worker in the Denver Colorado temple for about ten years, and other positions. She loved to travel with her husband, family and friends traveling through much of the United States and places throughout the world. She loved people and was kind to everyone with whom she associated. She had an infectious smile and ready laugh which endeared her to all who knew her. She will be sorely missed by her family and friends. She was a wife and homemaker until her children were all in school at which time she was employed by the Poudre R-1 School District as a teacher’s aide and office clerk for more than 20 years at Bennett Elementary School. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother Frederick Pead. She is survived by her husband, Monty, and her four children, Susan (Thomas) Reinsch, of Lincoln, Nebraska, Cara Lee (Steven) Gardner of Springville, Utah, Lori Dawn (Allen) Miller of Dillingham, Alaska, and Alan (Laurel) Harrison of Littleton, Colo. She is also survived by seven siblings, her twin sister Jeanette Denney, of Salt Lake City, Utah, Jeraldine Shorter of Orem, Utah, Ballard Pead of Orem, Utah, Brian Pead of Layton, Utah, Orson Pead of Thayne, Wyoming, Patricia Pead of La Verkin, Utah, and Debra Woodard of Saint George, Utah, 16 grandchildren, and 32 great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held in the Windsor, Colorado LDS chapel at 500 Hillspire Drive on July 21, 2018 at 11:00 am . A viewing will be held on July 20, 2018 from 6 to 8 pm at the Bohlender Funeral Chapel 121 West Olive Street, Fort Collins, Colorado, and from 9:00 am to 10:30 am at the chapel prior to funeral services. There will be a viewing at the Schwab Mortuary 44 East 4th Avenue in Afton, Wyoming from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm on July 23, 2018 with interment in the Afton cemetery following. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made on behalf of Jeanice Harrison at: Pathways Memorial Donations 305 Carpenter Road Fort Collins, Colo. 80525
Stevan O’Dean Hinck, 77, of Sandy, Utah, passed away in his home, surrounded by family, on July 7th, 2018. Steve was born in Afton, Wyoming on March 30, 1941 to Floyd and Rieta Hinck. Steve is survived by many family members, including Sally, his wife of 47 years. They were married in 1970, after which they were sealed for time and all eternity on June 27, 1998. They have 3 children: Tana Lov Hinck, Stevanie Ann Holen (husband Kjell), and Stevan RJ Hinck (wife Emily). Steve and Sally have 8 grandchildren: Justin, Jordan Black (wife Mary), Shelby Osborne (husband William), Simon, Sheldon, Trey, Nash, and Stone. From his first marriage he has 3 children: Mike (wife Benita), Connie (husband Larry), and Devon (wife Candy). They have added to his family 13 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren (with one on the way). Steve also leaves behind his brother Dee Hinck, and Sister Jane Stoker, as well as many friends that he also considers family. Steve is now reunited with his parents Floyd and Rieta, and 2 brothers Jim and Jeff, in addition to many other family members. Steve graduated from Star Valley High School and afterwards he worked various jobs in both Idaho and Utah. He also served our country in the National Guard. Upon settling in Utah, he began to work for Farmer Brothers coffee company as a route salesman. He traveled from Northern Wyoming to Southern Utah for many years. During that time he received various awards as a top Salesman in his division. He sold real estate for a few years before starting his first business in 1977. In 2005 he received the “Sub Contractor of the Year” award from D R Horton and was rewarded with a hunting trip in Texas, which was one of the highlights of his life. He continued working to improve and expand his company, S & S Excavating Inc. until 2015, when he retired for health reasons. He enjoyed hunting, the outdoors, and watching his children and grandchildren excel in sports and cheerleading. His children often mention how he never missed any of their activities. Many times he would tell them he couldn’t make it because of work, but always seemed to show up anyway. He leaves a legacy of kindness and unconditional love for others. This man didn’t have a selfish bone in his body. He gave all he had to make a good life for his family. Anyone that knew him would say that he is remembered for his work ethic, integrity, and honesty. His greatest joy was the successes of all of his family. He is our hero! Funeral services were held on Saturday, July 14th at the Crescent Ridge Stake Center in Sandy, Utah, with a viewing at the Anderson & Goff Mortuary in Draper, Utah.
