Jason David Tenhonen, 46

Jason David Tenhonen, 46, passed away Aug. 6, 2021, at his residence in Osburn, Idaho. Jason was born in Silverton, Idaho, on Nov. 12, 1974, a son of Michael and Connie Bailey Tenhonen.

In his younger years, Jason worked for the Idaho Forest Services while attending school at North Idaho College. For most of his life, he had worked as a miner for the Lucky Friday mine in Mullan, Idaho, as well as Pogo Greens Creek mine in Alaska.

Jason was a beloved husband, father, son, brother, uncle and friend. His laugh was infectious. Jason loved the great outdoors and enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping and spending time with his family.

On June 29, 1999, Jason was united in marriage to Kress Bailey in Wallace, Idaho, and had two daughters, Chelsey and Gracie.

Jason is preceded in death by his grandfather, Walter Tenhonen; his grandmothers, Marjorie Bailey, Dorothy Simpson and Stella Hedgcroth; uncle Doug Bell; cousin Darren McKinnon and grandfather-in-law Morton Clemets.

Survivors include his wife, Kress Tenhonen; two daughters, Chelsey and Gracie Tenhonen; parents Michael and Connie (Bailey) Tenhonen; siblings Leah (Steve) VanCurler, Kenny (Christine) Hansen and Becky (Chris) Harrison; grandparents Clyde (Marie) Bailey, two sisters-in-law, Toya (John) Hatfield and Natalie (Jeff) Mills; mother-in-law Petra Bailey; father-in-law Bill Bailey; and his best friend, Joe Austin; as well as numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.

Cremation will take place and a celebration of Jason’s life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021, at the VFW hall in Osburn. Please bring a dish to share for the potluck.

Shoshone Funeral Services, Kellogg, Idaho, is assisting the Tenhonen family with arrangements. Memories of Jason and messages of condolence to the family may be shared online at www.shoshonefuneralservice.com.