The Jackson Hole Guide
Thursday, May 27, 1982
Page A 19
Early Jackson Resident, Laverna Barnes, dies
Services for Laverna Eynon Barnes, 87, were held Friday, May 7. She died at home of heart failure on Tuesday, May 4.
Barnes is survived by her two daughters *, of Jackson and Dubois; her two sons, Keith and * Stilson of Jackson; five sisters, Edith Evans of Mt. Vernon, Washington, Leona Ostler of Helmville, Montana, Joella Taylor of Kelly, Maxine Hiatt of Pocatello, Idaho, and Gertrude Bircher of Denver, Colorado. Barnes also leaves 25 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
The following obituary was prepared by her sister, Joella Taylor:
Laverna was born on September 4, 1895 at Victor, Idaho, the third child in a family of six children of John L. Eynon and Lois Ann Curtis Eynon.
Lois Ann passed away when Vern was eight years old. Our Dad married Mary Jane Turner and she was a loving mother to the Eynon children and her five children.
In 1905, the Eynon family moved from Victor to Jackson Hole and Laverna spent all except one year of her life in this valley.
The family lived in Jackson through Vern's girlhood years. She helped Aunt Mary care for the younger brothers and sisters.
The Eynons owned the old brick Jackson Hotel and the girls, Irene, Edith and Vern, did much of the cooking. The good meals made the hotel a success.
Laverna and Billy Stilson were married January 17, 1915. They had five children-Mildred, Keith, Estelle, Glen and Vernon. Glen passed away in January 1969.
Right after their marriage, Bill and Vern moved to their homestead located close to the Elk Ranch. They both worked long hours to make a go of it on the ranch. They built a few cabins for hunters and fishermen and took folks who were interested on summer pack trips. Bill Stilson was one of a handful of outfitters who formed the first Jackson Hole Outfitters Association.
They sold the homestead in the early 1930s, spent a year in Idaho Falls and returned to Jackson Hole.
Still interested in the outfitting business, Vern and Bill kept active with their sons and continued in the hunting business until Bill's death in 1956.
Vern was never a person to let any grass grow under her feet. She always had a job and was available for some diversions. She was a member of the Jackson Birthday Club and spent many happy afternoons with this group of card playing ladies.
In 1964, Vern married Clarence Barnes. They spent a brief but happy five years together. Winters were spent in Arizona sunshine and in summer both were kept busy at the Pioneer Cafe, owned by Mildred and Joe Shockley. Clarence passed away in 1969.
Vern continued to spend a lot of time at the cashier's desk at the cafe.
She took an active part in several lodges. In early May she received her 25 year pin from the Rebecca Lodge. She was president of the DOes for two years, a member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary in Dubois, and an honorary member of the Jackson Hole Outfitters.
In five minutes Vern was ready to go-Hawaii, California or wherever a good time was in order.
Since the cafe has been sold she has been interested in the activities at the Pioneer Homestead, spending time answering the phone, as well as taking an active part in the exercise classes and games.
Vern was a family person. She organized many family get-togethers and was interested in keeping in touch with everyone-such as a keen interest in a family round robin letter we have kept going for 35 years.
She has been an important part of our Eynon family reunion for eight years.
Thursday, May 27, 1982
Page A 19
Early Jackson Resident, Laverna Barnes, dies
Services for Laverna Eynon Barnes, 87, were held Friday, May 7. She died at home of heart failure on Tuesday, May 4.
Barnes is survived by her two daughters *, of Jackson and Dubois; her two sons, Keith and * Stilson of Jackson; five sisters, Edith Evans of Mt. Vernon, Washington, Leona Ostler of Helmville, Montana, Joella Taylor of Kelly, Maxine Hiatt of Pocatello, Idaho, and Gertrude Bircher of Denver, Colorado. Barnes also leaves 25 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
The following obituary was prepared by her sister, Joella Taylor:
Laverna was born on September 4, 1895 at Victor, Idaho, the third child in a family of six children of John L. Eynon and Lois Ann Curtis Eynon.
Lois Ann passed away when Vern was eight years old. Our Dad married Mary Jane Turner and she was a loving mother to the Eynon children and her five children.
In 1905, the Eynon family moved from Victor to Jackson Hole and Laverna spent all except one year of her life in this valley.
The family lived in Jackson through Vern's girlhood years. She helped Aunt Mary care for the younger brothers and sisters.
The Eynons owned the old brick Jackson Hotel and the girls, Irene, Edith and Vern, did much of the cooking. The good meals made the hotel a success.
Laverna and Billy Stilson were married January 17, 1915. They had five children-Mildred, Keith, Estelle, Glen and Vernon. Glen passed away in January 1969.
Right after their marriage, Bill and Vern moved to their homestead located close to the Elk Ranch. They both worked long hours to make a go of it on the ranch. They built a few cabins for hunters and fishermen and took folks who were interested on summer pack trips. Bill Stilson was one of a handful of outfitters who formed the first Jackson Hole Outfitters Association.
They sold the homestead in the early 1930s, spent a year in Idaho Falls and returned to Jackson Hole.
Still interested in the outfitting business, Vern and Bill kept active with their sons and continued in the hunting business until Bill's death in 1956.
Vern was never a person to let any grass grow under her feet. She always had a job and was available for some diversions. She was a member of the Jackson Birthday Club and spent many happy afternoons with this group of card playing ladies.
In 1964, Vern married Clarence Barnes. They spent a brief but happy five years together. Winters were spent in Arizona sunshine and in summer both were kept busy at the Pioneer Cafe, owned by Mildred and Joe Shockley. Clarence passed away in 1969.
Vern continued to spend a lot of time at the cashier's desk at the cafe.
She took an active part in several lodges. In early May she received her 25 year pin from the Rebecca Lodge. She was president of the DOes for two years, a member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary in Dubois, and an honorary member of the Jackson Hole Outfitters.
In five minutes Vern was ready to go-Hawaii, California or wherever a good time was in order.
Since the cafe has been sold she has been interested in the activities at the Pioneer Homestead, spending time answering the phone, as well as taking an active part in the exercise classes and games.
Vern was a family person. She organized many family get-togethers and was interested in keeping in touch with everyone-such as a keen interest in a family round robin letter we have kept going for 35 years.
She has been an important part of our Eynon family reunion for eight years.
The Jackson Hole Guide
Thursday, May 27, 1982
Page A 19
Early Jackson Resident, Laverna Barnes, dies
Services for Laverna Eynon Barnes, 87, were held Friday, May 7. She died at home of heart failure on Tuesday, May 4.
Barnes is survived by her two daughters *, of Jackson and Dubois; her two sons, Keith and * Stilson of Jackson; five sisters, Edith Evans of Mt. Vernon, Washington, Leona Ostler of Helmville, Montana, Joella Taylor of Kelly, Maxine Hiatt of Pocatello, Idaho, and Gertrude Bircher of Denver, Colorado. Barnes also leaves 25 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
The following obituary was prepared by her sister, Joella Taylor:
Laverna was born on September 4, 1895 at Victor, Idaho, the third child in a family of six children of John L. Eynon and Lois Ann Curtis Eynon.
Lois Ann passed away when Vern was eight years old. Our Dad married Mary Jane Turner and she was a loving mother to the Eynon children and her five children.
In 1905, the Eynon family moved from Victor to Jackson Hole and Laverna spent all except one year of her life in this valley.
The family lived in Jackson through Vern's girlhood years. She helped Aunt Mary care for the younger brothers and sisters.
The Eynons owned the old brick Jackson Hotel and the girls, Irene, Edith and Vern, did much of the cooking. The good meals made the hotel a success.
Laverna and Billy Stilson were married January 17, 1915. They had five children-Mildred, Keith, Estelle, Glen and Vernon. Glen passed away in January 1969.
Right after their marriage, Bill and Vern moved to their homestead located close to the Elk Ranch. They both worked long hours to make a go of it on the ranch. They built a few cabins for hunters and fishermen and took folks who were interested on summer pack trips. Bill Stilson was one of a handful of outfitters who formed the first Jackson Hole Outfitters Association.
They sold the homestead in the early 1930s, spent a year in Idaho Falls and returned to Jackson Hole.
Still interested in the outfitting business, Vern and Bill kept active with their sons and continued in the hunting business until Bill's death in 1956.
Vern was never a person to let any grass grow under her feet. She always had a job and was available for some diversions. She was a member of the Jackson Birthday Club and spent many happy afternoons with this group of card playing ladies.
In 1964, Vern married Clarence Barnes. They spent a brief but happy five years together. Winters were spent in Arizona sunshine and in summer both were kept busy at the Pioneer Cafe, owned by Mildred and Joe Shockley. Clarence passed away in 1969.
Vern continued to spend a lot of time at the cashier's desk at the cafe.
She took an active part in several lodges. In early May she received her 25 year pin from the Rebecca Lodge. She was president of the DOes for two years, a member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary in Dubois, and an honorary member of the Jackson Hole Outfitters.
In five minutes Vern was ready to go-Hawaii, California or wherever a good time was in order.
Since the cafe has been sold she has been interested in the activities at the Pioneer Homestead, spending time answering the phone, as well as taking an active part in the exercise classes and games.
Vern was a family person. She organized many family get-togethers and was interested in keeping in touch with everyone-such as a keen interest in a family round robin letter we have kept going for 35 years.
She has been an important part of our Eynon family reunion for eight years.
Thursday, May 27, 1982
Page A 19
Early Jackson Resident, Laverna Barnes, dies
Services for Laverna Eynon Barnes, 87, were held Friday, May 7. She died at home of heart failure on Tuesday, May 4.
Barnes is survived by her two daughters *, of Jackson and Dubois; her two sons, Keith and * Stilson of Jackson; five sisters, Edith Evans of Mt. Vernon, Washington, Leona Ostler of Helmville, Montana, Joella Taylor of Kelly, Maxine Hiatt of Pocatello, Idaho, and Gertrude Bircher of Denver, Colorado. Barnes also leaves 25 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
The following obituary was prepared by her sister, Joella Taylor:
Laverna was born on September 4, 1895 at Victor, Idaho, the third child in a family of six children of John L. Eynon and Lois Ann Curtis Eynon.
Lois Ann passed away when Vern was eight years old. Our Dad married Mary Jane Turner and she was a loving mother to the Eynon children and her five children.
In 1905, the Eynon family moved from Victor to Jackson Hole and Laverna spent all except one year of her life in this valley.
The family lived in Jackson through Vern's girlhood years. She helped Aunt Mary care for the younger brothers and sisters.
The Eynons owned the old brick Jackson Hotel and the girls, Irene, Edith and Vern, did much of the cooking. The good meals made the hotel a success.
Laverna and Billy Stilson were married January 17, 1915. They had five children-Mildred, Keith, Estelle, Glen and Vernon. Glen passed away in January 1969.
Right after their marriage, Bill and Vern moved to their homestead located close to the Elk Ranch. They both worked long hours to make a go of it on the ranch. They built a few cabins for hunters and fishermen and took folks who were interested on summer pack trips. Bill Stilson was one of a handful of outfitters who formed the first Jackson Hole Outfitters Association.
They sold the homestead in the early 1930s, spent a year in Idaho Falls and returned to Jackson Hole.
Still interested in the outfitting business, Vern and Bill kept active with their sons and continued in the hunting business until Bill's death in 1956.
Vern was never a person to let any grass grow under her feet. She always had a job and was available for some diversions. She was a member of the Jackson Birthday Club and spent many happy afternoons with this group of card playing ladies.
In 1964, Vern married Clarence Barnes. They spent a brief but happy five years together. Winters were spent in Arizona sunshine and in summer both were kept busy at the Pioneer Cafe, owned by Mildred and Joe Shockley. Clarence passed away in 1969.
Vern continued to spend a lot of time at the cashier's desk at the cafe.
She took an active part in several lodges. In early May she received her 25 year pin from the Rebecca Lodge. She was president of the DOes for two years, a member of the V.F.W. Auxiliary in Dubois, and an honorary member of the Jackson Hole Outfitters.
In five minutes Vern was ready to go-Hawaii, California or wherever a good time was in order.
Since the cafe has been sold she has been interested in the activities at the Pioneer Homestead, spending time answering the phone, as well as taking an active part in the exercise classes and games.
Vern was a family person. She organized many family get-togethers and was interested in keeping in touch with everyone-such as a keen interest in a family round robin letter we have kept going for 35 years.
She has been an important part of our Eynon family reunion for eight years.
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