Sarah Jean Ledford

Sarah Jean Mohr was born on August 5th, 1939 in Portland, Oregon, to Solomon Delbert Mohr and Merie Frances (Sorenson) Mohr. Jean loved school and made excellent grades, at one point she even considered becoming a doctor. On April 1st, 1956, Jean married Donald Elvin Loos, the twin brother of her childhood best friend Dorothy. Together they made their home in Oregon and welcomed 3 sons (Donald Jr., David, and Dan) and a daughter (Pattie) over the next several years. In 1970, after 14 years of marriage, Donald and Jean parted ways.

Following the separation, Jean’s brother Cyrus convinced her to join him on a road trip with his CB radio club, insisting that he needed her company. When they met up with the group, Jean found herself expertly maneuvered into his friend James Ledford’s truck. As Cyrus suspected, Jean and Jim were made for each other and hit it off immediately. Jean married James Ledford not long after on November 21st, 1970.

Together, Jean and Jim relocated to Idaho in 1976. Jean put her designer’s eye to work at the Blossom Shop in Weiser, creating beautiful flower arrangements for over 12 years. Jean enjoyed vacations to Branson Missouri, picking out the perfect Christmas presents for her family, and redecorating her home to rival any Better Homes & Gardens magazine. Above all, Jean loved spending time with her family. Her door was always open with refreshments at the ready, encouraging words, entertaining stories, and a compassionate listening ear. Her smile was always the brightest when talking to her grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren. Jean was a strong Christian who placed great importance in her faith, she said the happiest day of her life was the day she was baptized. On February 5th, 2025, Jean peacefully entered into her rest, home to her heavenly Father’s arms.

Jean is preceded in death by her parents, brother Cyrus, and grandson Grady. Jean is survived by her loving husband Jim, her children Don, David, Pattie, and Dan. Jean is also lovingly remembered by her grandchildren Stacy, Stephanie, Cathy, Sarah, Ryan, Curtis, Carl, and Calvin, as well as 18 great grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren.

Services honoring Sarah will be held Friday, February 21, 2025 at 12:00 noon with a viewing taking place before the service at 11:00 am at Thomason Funeral Home 221 E. Court Street, Weiser, Idaho. Interment following the service at Fairview Cemetery in Annex, Oregon.