The following obituaries appeared in the January 30, 2019 edition of the Star Valley Independent.

Carol Ann Nelson Campbell was born March 6, 1943 in Ogden, Utah. Her father was Chester Bernett Nelson and her mother, Jana Bell Loyd Nelson. She had two older brothers, and later five more brothers and three sisters. During her early years, Carol lived in several different places including California, Colorado, and Texas. When she was in the 3rd grade, she moved back to Utah and attended schools there until her g She met Jerry Campbell in December of 1961 on a blind date. At that time, Jerry was serving in the National Guard at Fort Lewis, Washington. She and Jerry wrote letters until August of 1962, when he was discharged. They were married September 22, 1962. They were later sealed as a family in the Ogden temple  During their married life Jerry and Carol lived in Wyoming, Alaska, Utah and the Philippians. While living in Jackson, Wyoming their two sons were born. Carol enjoyed being a mother and was completely committed to raising her boys.  Carol enjoyed the out of doors and liked hunting, hiking, cross-country skiing and trail rides. Her hobbies included sewing, cooking, crocheting, writing poetry and playing golf. Carol was an early riser. She woke and took walks in the early morning hours. She was organized and often had an evening meal cooking before she went to work in the morning.
Carol was a partner in “The Treadle Company” in which she sewed down filled coats and vests on treadle sewing machines. She was a professional secretary and worked in this position for much of her life.
In 1999, Carol was diagnosed with breast cancer. She showed great determination and a positive attitude while battling this disease. She was cancer free for the next 16 years.  In 2012 Jerry and Carol served in the Naga Philippians Mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Carol was a wonderful example and positive influence for the young elders and sisters. They loved her for her big heart, contagious smiles and comforting hugs.  Carol enjoyed trying new things. She was not afraid to experiment with new recipes, or do things she had never done before. She was an eager lifelong learner. Perhaps one of her greatest talents was her ability to be a friend. She was skilled at knowing how to talk to people and make them feel comfortable. She was a genuine person and truly cared about others. This has won her many lifelong friends. Her defining characteristic has been her positive nature and optimistic attitude. It didn’t matter if things were difficult, she continually found something each day to be positive a Carol enjoyed being a grandmother. She traveled frequently to watch her grandchildren play sports, and participate in concerts. She enjoyed very much watching her grandchildren grow and achieve their goals.
In June of 2016 Carol was again diagnosed with cancer. She battled this disease with dignity and grace. She passed away at home on January 22, 2019 with her beloved Jerry at her side. She is survived by brothers Dennis, Steve, Ron and Dean Nelson, sisters Linda Wayment, Marilyn Bodily and Carolyn Ferrell, her husband Jerry W. Campbell, sons Ty (Leesa) Campbell of Fairview, Erik (Shannon) Campbell of Sandy, Utah, nine grandchildren and six great grandchildren.
Her brothers Loyd, Dave and Dale preceded her in death.

Clara Doris Moffat Lancaster Cox was born July 13, 1941 to Ralph Wearing Moffat and Clara Mace Waddell in Idaho Falls, Idaho. She was second in a family of five children. She grew up in Teton Valley and graduated from Teton Valley High school in Driggs Idaho. She grew up learning to work hard on a farm. When Doris was in fourth grade they got electricity. They never did get running water in that home. She enjoyed school. Her favorite subjects were English and Science. She excelled at softball and volleyball. After her junior year of high school she took a job as an assistant ranch hand at Senator Hansen’s Ranch in Jackson. While working there she met a handsome cowboy from Star Valley who stole her heart-Joel Arden Lancaster (“Bud”). After her graduation they were married and sealed in the Idaho Falls Temple. They lived in Smoot on a farm and started a family. They were happy there and welcomed there first son, Joel, on August 9, 1959. Their happiness grew more as they welcomed a baby girl, Jerolyn, on January 1, 1962.  Nine months later on October 2 tragedy struck when Bud was killed in a hunting accident, leaving Doris alone with two babies and one on the way. Six months later in Alta Idaho, she welcomed a baby boy, Kendell, on April 4, 1963. She decided to move back to their home in Smoot, Wyoming. She worked hard to take care of her little family. On August 4, 1965 tragedy struck again when Joel, at age five, was killed in a horse accident. This was a challenging time in her life. She became close friends with Mary Cox. They enjoyed sewing, canning, and doing projects together. In May of 1966, Mary’s life was taken in a car accident leaving five children without a mom.  At the age of 25 years old Doris said yes when Marvin Cox said, “My kids need a mother and your kids need a Dad and I think we could make this work.” They married July 19, 1966 for “time” in the Idaho falls temple. Doris went from raising two children to raising seven overnight. She enjoyed working with the youth and doing temple work. They welcomed a new baby, Shane M. Cox on July 18, 1967. Doris liked to keep busy with gardening, sewing, going on picnics, and spending time with the kids. She was an excellent cook. Her second husband, Marvin, died January 11, 2006 in Idaho Falls. It was a lonely time in Doris’s life. She suffered a massive stroke and later passed away at the Star Valley Hospital on January 22, 2019. Doris was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Bud and her second husband Marvin, a sister Rayola Larsen, a brother DeWayne Moffat, and her son Joel Lancaster. She is survived by eight children: Marvin Kay (Susan) Cox; Shauna (Dennis) Dorrity; LuAnn (Mel) Porter; David (Lynette) Cox; Jerolyn (Darren) Haderlie; Kendell (Tesha) Lancaster; Kevin (Danielle) Cox; Shane (Loree) Cox; brothers, Raymond Leon Moffat; Warren Waddell Moffat; 37 grandchildren; 75 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren.  Funeral Services were held January 26, 2019 at the Osmond Chapel. Internment was in the Afton Cemetery.