obituaries

Thomas Blair Sorensen

Thomas Blair Sorensen, 73, of Richfield, passed away comfortably in his home on Saturday, April 8, 2023. Surrounded by his loved ones, he went on his final and greatest walkabout.

Blair was born January 25, 1950 in Gooding, Idaho, to Bruce Wyler Sorensen and Marguerite “Roxy” Roseberry Sorensen. He was the oldest of their four children – Blaine “Curly” Sorensen, Becky (Fred) Rios and Shelly (Layne) Asay.

Blair graduated from Richfield High School in 1968. He then went to work for the Ketchum Railroad for a time before leaving for Basic Training in Fort Lewis, Washington. Upon returning he married his high school sweetheart – Vickie Guenechea on April 25, 1970. She was the love of his life for 53 years. They were blessed with two children – Gregory James (Esmeralda) Sorensen and Tawnya Racquel Sorensen, and were later blessed again with four grandchildren – Julian Blair, Sydnee Ray, Drake Charles and Braxton Thomas. They farmed with Blair’s father Bruce, later buying out the farm. Blair continued to farm as well as run a dairy with his son Greg. In 2006 they sold out and Blair headed north for work once again, this time for Joe’s Backhoe Service until he “soft” retired. Even after retiring, he continued working by helping his son and grandson in their business – GJS Trucking. He worked up until January 30, 2023 when he officially retired due to his sudden cancer diagnosis. Blair always had true grit and carried his integrity in his value for hard work all the way to the end.

At an early age he fell in love with his mountains where he frequented until the end – hunting, fishing, horseback riding and later ventured into bike riding. However, his true passion (verging on obsession to his family) was cutting down trees and loading firewood.

Blair was a modest man and would minimize his accomplishments, but was highly independent and self-taught. He could take a book (way before the days of YouTube) and teach himself how to do just about anything, from rebuilding a tractor engine, staying up all night putting a 283 Chevy small block engine in his son’s ‘62 step-side for Outlaw Day, to building a beautiful sheep wagon and accompanying commissary wagon from the bottom up. Not to mention every honey-do list that was given to him. He will always be remembered for his sense of humor, his contagious laugh and his brilliant smile. His story telling was the best, his grandkids can testify to this for the many adventures with Bigfoot he took them on.

Papa, you fill our life with love, adventure and the magic of being. Because of you we see Bigfoot in the forest, find courage in the face of fear and can sing Johnny Horton songs. We love you! From a letter written by his grandchildren.

Our family would like to give a special thanks to Home Health and Hospice, especially Amber. Thank you for all the help and kindness you gave our Papa. Our deepest gratitude to Dr. Donald Levin for making himself so available and guiding us through this process.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at Demaray Funeral Service – Gooding Chapel. Burial followed at the Richfield Cemetery.

Cheryl Jeanne Jones Steiber

November 17,1944 - April 7, 2023

Cheryl was born to John Wesley and Mary Margaret Jones on November 17, 1944. She was raised in Fairfield, Idaho and graduated from Camas County High School in 1963.

Cheryl married Larry Young and they had two children, Mitzi Ann and Timothy Ray. They were later divorced. She married James R. Allen in 1978. They divorced in 1999. She married David R. Steiber in 2004.

She was preceded in death by her father, mother, 2 half-brothers and several aunts and uncles. Besides her husband, she leaves behind her two children, her sister Marilyn, aunts, uncles, cousins and 5 grandchildren.

She had various jobs throughout her life starting as a telephone operator in her small home town. She worked at the movie theater in her home town and was also an Assistant Manger at a movie theater in Blackfoot, Idaho. She worked at her father's grocery store and also worked there after it was sold. She drove school bus, worked as a waitress, and worked for the Idaho Extension Service.

When she left Fairfield, she worked for a Century 21 Real Estate office in Blackfoot, Idaho and also in Silverdale, Washington. She worked for a wholesale bakery in New London, Connecticut, a dentist in Vallejo, California, an ice cream shop, and Wal-Mart, both located in Castle Rock, Colorado. She also did some volunteer work at the Parker, Colorado Senior Center and for the Parker Colorado Shares program.

Cheryl enjoyed reading, knitting, crocheting and also spending time with her children and grandchildren whom she adored. She enjoyed buying and selling on eBay. She also spent time spoiling & training her two Welsh Corgis.

Caleb Andrew Tennant

Caleb Andrew Tennant, 24, a resident of Middleton, passed away April 2, 2023. Caleb was born on October 29, 1998, to Joann Richards and Jason Tennant.

In 2017, Caleb graduated from Middleton High School, then 6 months later he graduated from Northwest Lineman College and began his career in Line work.

In 2020, Caleb had his first child, Wylder Wyatt Tennant. Wylder was the light in Caleb’s life, and he made the best father.

Caleb loved to hike, hunt, fish and be outdoors. He was a member of the Lineman Union.

Caleb is survived by his mother, Joanna Richards; brothers, Sawyer Tennant, Cache Richards and Brooks Richards; his father, Jason Tennant; sister, Trinity Tennant; his beloved son, Wylder Wyatt Tennant and his beloved girlfriend, Jacynda Mihan.

A celebration of life was held on Friday, April 14, 2023, at 11167 Tungsten St. in Caldwell.

Arrangements under the direction of Bowman Funeral Parlor, Garden City.

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF GOODING, IDAHO

Pursuant to established procedure, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the City Planning and Zoning Commission for the City of Gooding, Idaho, that a public hearing will be held on the 15th day of May, 2023, at 4:15 p.m. at the Gooding Municipal Building located at 308 5th Ave West, Gooding, Idaho, to hear a request made by Seth and Emily Guyer, property owners of 637 Nevada Street, also known as Lots 21, 22, 23 and 24 in Block 8 of Gooding Townsite, to approve a variance that would allow the property owners to move their existing fence 7 ½ feet towards their home on the south side of their property and 14 ½ feet towards their home on the east side of their property. In addition to these changes they would like to increase the height of their fence to 6 feet on the south and east sides of their property.

Written comments must be received by 5:30 pm Thursday, May 11, 2023 at Gooding City Hall, 308 5th Ave W., Gooding, ID 83330. You may also email a response to hpeterson@goodingidaho.org. Verbal and written comments will be heard during the public hearing. Any person(s) requiring special accommodations should call City Hall 5 days prior to the public hearing at (208) 934-5669.

Notice Of Public Hearing

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Gooding County Planning and Zoning Commission that the following Public Hearings will be held May 16, 2023, starting at 5:30 p.m.

REZONE Application submitted by: Charmianne LeaVell, P.O. Box 51, Gooding, ID 83330. The application requests a zone change from Commercial to R-2 Residential in Section 31, Township 5 South, Range 15 EBM.

SPECIAL USE PERMIT application submitted by: John Arkoosh, 2638 E. 1775 S., Gooding, ID 83330. A request to build 2 dwelling units, for employee housing, on a 107-acre parcel located within Section 36, Township 5 South, Range 15 EBM. It is zoned Agriculture.

CAFO MODIFICATION application submitted by: L&S Land Holdings, LLC, 2930 S. 2300 E., Wendell, Idaho. Request a consolidation/ expansion at dairy #7, Barn 3 and dairy #4. The properties are located within Township 8, Range 14, 15 and sections 19, 25, 30 35, Wendell, Idaho. It is zoned Agriculture.

The applications are on file with the office of the Planning and Zoning Administrator and available upon request. Any person(s) may attend the hearings in person and written and/or oral testimony shall be taken. A five-minute time limit on oral testimony of supporters and opponents shall be enforced. Please submit written testimony which is more than one page long to the Planning and Zoning Office by 5:30 p.m. on May 4, 2023.

The regular meeting of the Planning and Zoning Commission will follow the hearings and the general public is invited to attend. This notice is in accordance with Idaho Codes § 67-6509, § 67-6511, § 676512, § 67-6529, Gooding County Ordinance No. 90, Gooding County Ordinance No. 102 and County Zoning Ordinance No. 104.

Dated this 24th day of April, 2023

Submitted by: Cathy Harris, Administrator

Gooding County Planning & Zoning

Christina Wines – Gooding County Treasurer

Notice of Pending Issue of Tax Deed

Notice is hereby given pursuant to Idaho Code 63-1005 that the taxes duly levied and assessed for the year 2019 have not been paid and are now delinquent upon the hereinafter-described real estate in the County of Gooding, State of Idaho. The entry of such delinquency was duly made on January 1, 2023 as required by law; that the time of redemption of said property from said taxes expires on May 22, 2023 at 10:00 AM and if not paid a tax deed will be issued to said County of Gooding, pursuant to Idaho Code 63-1006. The following certificates are listed with the year delinquent, the description of the property, the name and last known address of the persons who are record owners of said properties, and the property address if available. Also given is the total due as of the publication date, including 2% penalty, interest at 1% per month figured to May 22, 2023 and the additional costs of title reports and preparation costs to date. Fees may increase. The record owners of said property are further notified that they have a right to be heard, confront and cross examine any witness against them, and obtain and present evidence on their own behalf prior to the issuance of said tax deed. Any objections or questions concerning this notice and information contained herein should be directed to the Gooding County Treasurer, PO Box 326, 145 7th Avenue East, Gooding, Idaho 83330, phone number 208-934-5673. A hearing has been scheduled with the Gooding County Commissioners for May 22, 2023 at 10:00 A.M. pursuant to deeding property not redeemed. You are hereby notified that if you have any reason you believe there has been an error or any other reason this property should not be deeded you should attend this meeting.

YOU AND EACH OF YOU ARE HEREBY FURTHER NOTIFIED that if said delinquency entry is not redeemed before 5:30 PM on Thursday, May 04, 2023 by payment in cash or collected funds of said unpaid taxes together with late charges, interest, and all fees and expenses up to the day of said payment at the Treasurer’s Office located at Gooding County Treasurer’s Office, 145 7th Ave East, Gooding, Idaho. I have as required by law made application to the Board of County Commissioners, County of Gooding, State of Idaho for a hearing to be held on May 22, 2023 at 10:00 o’clock AM or as soon thereafter as said application can be heard at 624 Main Street, Gooding, Idaho for a TAX DEED conveying the above described property to said Gooding County, State of Idaho, Absolute title, free of all encumbrances, except for any lien for taxes which may have been attached subsequently to the assessment referred to herein above.

YOU ARE FUTHER NOTIFIED, that the record owner or owners or any party in interest as defined by Section 63-1005 Idaho Code, may appear in person or by counsel, and if appearing, shall have adequate opportunity to be heard for the purpose of protesting the procedures used in taking this tax deed. No other type of protest will be heard.

Dated at Gooding this 28th day of March, 2023

Christina Wines, Treasurer and Ex-Officio Tax Collector published on April 05, 12, 19 & 26, 2023

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