Julie M. Bucho, 97

Julie M. Bucho, 97 and a half, of Smelterville, ID, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother passed away on September 7, 2023, at Shoshone Medical Center in Kellogg, Idaho. Julie was born on February 14, 1926, in Winton, WY, a daughter of Victor and Sofica (Susich) Tadevich.

Julie graduated from high school in Rock Springs, WY. She married Albert “Al” Bucho on November 11, 1946, in Rock Springs and they later moved to the Silver Valley in 1948. Al passed away on January 10, 2020.

For many years, Julie worked at a bakery and was a homemaker for many years raising her children. She enjoyed baking, bike riding, camping, fishing, and going snowmobiling.

In addition to her parents and husband, Al, Julie is preceded in death by a son, Robert Standley; a grandson, Marc Bucho; two sisters and one brother.

Survivors include her two children; Susan Duck of Smelterville, Idaho and Timothy Bucho of Kennewick, Wash.; three grandchildren, Robert Barker of Ford, WA, Jason Bucho of Kenai, AK, and Michele Bucho of Ketchikan, AK; seven great-grandchildren, nine great-great-grandchildren, as well as many nieces and nephews.

At her request, cremation will take place and a celebration of both Julie and Albert’s lives will be held on their wedding anniversary, November 11, 2023, at a time and location to be announced. In lieu of flowers, Julie’s family requests that donations be made to the charity of one’s choice.

Memories of Julie and messages of condolence may be shared with her family online at www.shoshonefuneralservice.com. Shoshone Funeral Services, Kellogg, is assisting the Bucho family with arrangements.