The following are obituaries and death notices that appeared in the June 18, 2009 edition of the Star Valley Independent.

Jay Bert Muir, 71, passed away at his home in Auburn, after a long illness, on Thursday, June 11, 2009. He was born in Soda Springs, Idaho on Oct. 30, 1937 to Joseph Bert Muir and Virginia Hill.  His early years were spent in Grey’s Lake, Idaho. He attended school in Wayan, Taylor Idaho, Shelley Idaho and Soda Springs. He graduated from Soda Springs High School in 1956.  Following high school he attended Parks Radio and Television Repair School in Denver for a year. He then attended Utah State University for two years, studying automotive technology.   In 1960 he joined the United States Air Force. He received an honorable discharge and returned home in 1961.  He married Sharon Butt of Pingree, Idaho on Oct. 27, 1961 in Pingree, Idaho. They were sealed in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple on July 31, 1965.  Jay helped his father on their ranch in Grey’s Lake, as well as working at several odd jobs. He then became employed by the JR Simplot Company at Conda, Idaho in 1963, mining phosphate ore. During his employment of 39 years with the JR Simplot Company, he operated various types of heavy equipment, becoming an electric shovel operator and a foreman for a time.  Jay was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in many positions including Sunday School President, 10 years in the scouting program, the Elders Quorum presidency and High Priest Group Leader.  Jay enjoyed doing things with his family and being in the outdoors. He enjoyed camping, fishing, hunting and teaching his family. He also enjoyed traveling and visited many places with his family. He loved being out in nature. He was interested in geology and set out to learn as much as he could. He spent many hours hiking and looking for fossils. He also loved to tell stories to his family and friends.  He is survived by his six children, Lauren Jay (Angie) Muir; Sharolee McCoy; Andrea (Travis Lee) Arnold; Angelina (John Phillip) Atkinson; Joseph Paul (Amy) Muir; and Serena Muir. He was grandfather to 15 grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Bert Muir; his mother, Virginia Hill Muir; and his brother, Terry Joe Muir.  Funeral services were held Monday, June 15, 2009 in the Auburn LDS Church. Internment was in the Auburn Cemetery.

Marion Josepha Clinger Allred, 86 years old, passed away Wednesday, June 10, 2009. She was born June 27, 1922 in Glenn, Idaho, now known as Jacknife. She was the oldest of three children born to Kenneth Vernile and Sarah Elena Miller Clinger. She grew up in Etna and Freedom.  When Marion was only seven years old, her mother died from appendicitis. Her father, then married Cleora Stewart and they lived in the little, two room home known as the Baker Cabin. Two years later, Marion’s father died in an automobile accident in Grover. She stayed with her stepmother and new baby sister, Osa Joy, while her two younger brothers, Darwin then age seven and Donnie age five, went to live with their Grandma Clinger. Later, the three siblings were re-united and they lived with their Grandpa and Grandma Miller in Freedom.  Marion was part of America’s “Rosie the Riveter” era during World War II. She worked as a welder in a shipyard in Portland, Ore. Afterwards, she moved to Odessa, Mo., and worked in an arsenal for $1 a hour.  On Nov. 2, 1954 she married Leslie E. Allred in Paris, Idaho. She instantly became stepmother to a daughter and five sons. Seven years later, a daughter was born to that union.  Marion was an avid reader and enjoyed topics on health and nutrition, controversial philosophies, government conspiracies and particularly debates on religion. She enjoyed a special relationship with her sister, Osa Joy Clark. She dearly loved her entourage of lady friends who provided her with a lifeline phone calls on a daily basis.  Survivors include her sister, Osa Joy Clark (Delbert), of Smoot; daughter Kitty Dory (Hunky), of Afton; stepsons Larry Allred (Gaye), of Afton; LaDee Allred (MaryAnn), of Thayne; Lloyd Allred (Jackie), of Ogden; Udell Allred and a stepdaughter Gayle Ball (Dennis) of Clearfield.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Leslie; a daughter, Loretta Roberts; her two brothers, Darwin Clinger and Donnie Clinger; and stepson, Lael Allred.  At her request, no funeral services will be held.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather, Alden Levi Stewart, June 7, 2009. Alden was born Feb. 28, 1917.   He was the fifth of eight children born to David Levi and Jesse Stewart. He grew up and spent much of his adult life in Alamo, a town that he loved and that his grandparents helped to settle. Born into a hard-working family of cattle ranchers, he was a child of the depression.   As a young man, Alden served his country for over four years during World War II as a member of the U.S. Army attached to the Air Corps. He served as a medic and was stationed on land and sea in the South Pacific. In recognition of his efforts, he was awarded the Soldiers Medal of Valor, Asiatic Pacific Campaign Medal and Good Conduct Medal.   When he returned from the service, he met Carma Nelson, who would bless his life forever. In 1946 they were married in the Mesa LDS Temple and have spent the last 63 years building a life and raising a family. Their relationship has been a powerful example to his children and grandchildren of what true love and marriage can be.   Alden, along with his brothers, made a significant involvement in the building up of the infrastructure of the State of Nevada. They established and ran Nevada Rock and Sand, Nevada Ready Mix, and Stewart Bros.   Alden’s career, however, was not the top of his priority list. Rather, his devotion to God, his wife and children were the mark of his character. Alden loved his Father in Heaven and was always active in the serving the church. He witnessed many marvels and had numerous significant accomplishments in his 92 years, but would readily say his family is his proudest legacy.   He is survived by his precious wife, Carma; six children; 27 grandchildren; and 48 great-grandchildren, to date. Each of whom can boast of having an intimate and close relationship with him and would say he has been the ultimate example of integrity, generosity and a life well-lived.   Funeral services were held Friday, June 12. Interment took place in the cemetery in Alamo.

Our dear sweet angel mother, Pauline Claire Horsley Bailey, passed away peacefully, at home, Monday, June 8, 2009. She was a beautiful lady inside and out, who loved life, learning, her family and friends, her Heavenly Father, and Savior Jesus Christ, with all her heart and soul.   Mother was a talented lady, great cook, seamstress, poet, gardener, friend, and best of all, mother and grandmother! She could make anything, and everything she made was wonderful, beautiful, and creative. She was very generous with her time and talents, was a friend to all, loved everyone, and everyone loved her in return.   She was born Dec. 7, 1934 in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Rulon David Horsley and Patricia Brown Hayes. She was raised and schooled in Salt Lake City.   Mom was a flight attendant for Western Airlines, stationed in Denver, Colo., where she met and married our father, Lyndon William “Bill” Bailey Jr. They were married Dec. 10, 1955. Their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple, April 8, 1958. He passed away Aug. 1, 1999.   Through their union came six beautiful children: Debbie Conger (Ted); Richard (Lori);  Edward (Penni); Lynn Condie (Bryan); Robert (Maria); and Liz Young; 21 grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.   Mom and Dad lived, and raised us, in Denver, Colo.; San Jose, Calif.; Ogden, Utah; Beloit, Wis.; Afton, Wyoming; Logan, Utah; Jackson Hole, Wyoming where they owned and operated Frontier Land;  Garden City, Utah where they owned and operated the Bear Lake KOA; and Salt Lake City, Utah.   Mom was an active, faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and she served in many capacities: Visiting Teacher, Primary, Young Women, and Relief Society President and teachers, and most recently, missionary in the Tennessee Knoxville Mission, and hostess in the LDS Conference Center in Salt Lake City.   Also, she was a member of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers.   She is survived by her children, grandchildren, and brothers and sisters: Dave Horsley (Betty); Ed Horsley (Margaret); Richard Horsley (Shirley); Pat Whitney (Dave);  Carol Urdahl (Rick); John Horsley; sister-in-law, Elizabeth Wahlquist (Jack);  and many more loving relatives and friends.   Funeral services were held Saturday, June 13 at 1 p.m. in the East Mill Creek Stake Center. Interment took place in the Mountain View Memorial Estates, Cottonwood Heights.   In lieu of flowers, please donate to the LDS Church Missionary Fund.

Peggy Lyla Lemmon Roberts Olson, 76, of Loveland, Colo., passed away June 1, 2009 at her son’s home in Etna. Peggy was born on May 12, 1933 in Afton to Arthur Lyle Lemmon and Ruth Yeaman.   Her family operated a dairy farm in Auburn and she grew up there along with three sisters and one brother.  Peggy married Lee Chiel Roberts of Etna in 1950. They moved to Quincy, Wash., and homesteaded a farm there. They had three chlidren, James, Ruth and Lauri. Cliel passed away in October 1961.  Peggy married Gene Hoxie in 1964 and gained two step children, Bill and Gwen. Gene passed away in 1970.  Peggy later married Dallas J. Olson in 1972. They lived in Wenatchee, Wash.  During this time, Peggy was known to always have a meal and assistance ready for someone in need. She also welcomed nephews into her home to stay with her. When the farming was done, Dallas and Peggy enjoyed traveling and usually had extended family and friends along with them.  Dallas and Peggy also lived in Etna and Auburn, to be close to family. Peggy also assisted in raising Ruth’s son, Josh, and Lauri’s daughter, Kira. Dallas passed away in 1998.  Peggy was a member of the LDS Church. She was constantly of service to her friends, neighbors and family. She truly loved her family, and time and again was willing to sacrifice her time and resources for them. She loved to spend summers in Star Valley, in Auburn with her friends and family. She loved the fair and rodeos. She loved to travel and took trips with family members that included New Zealand, England, Europe, Panama and South America.  Peggy is survived by one son, James (Leslie); two daugters, Ruth; and Lauri (Jon) Rogers; stepson, Bill Hoxie; and step daughter, Gwen Cummins; three sisters, Hortence (Spencer) Hovey; Nola (Dean) Stauffer; and Mary Jane (Rex) Crystal; one brother, David (Diane) Lemmon; 10 grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and many cousins, nieces and nephews.  Peggy was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Ruth Lemmon; and her three husbands, L. Cliel Roberts, Gene Hoxie and Dallas J. Olson.

Funeral services for Cody Dagley were held on Tuesday, June 16, 2009 at noon in the Meadows LDS Church.  Viewings were held Monday, June 15 from 6-8 p.m. at the Schwab Mortuary in Afton and Tuesday, June 16 from 10-11:45 a.m. prior to the services at the church.