Jon Victor Sealander

Jon Victor Sealander, 69, passed away April, 6, 2008 at his home in Basalt, Colorado.  He was born September 16, 1938, to Clause Victor Sealander and Edith Johannessen Sealander in Idaho Falls, Idaho.  He grew up in New Sweden and attended Shelley schools.  After graduating from high school in 1956, he attended Ricks College and ISU and pursued his interest in music and mechanics. 

In 1958 he joined the Army and was stationed in Germany for three years.  He married Phyllis Sanders on August 1, 1964, in Hamer, Idaho.  They were later divorced.   

He worked for ski companies in the Aspen, Colorado area for over 40 years.  During the summers he drove a cat building ski trails for Snowmass Ski Resort.  And during the winter he worked on the ski patrol and set up races until 2007.  He was one of the original patrolmen at Snowmass.  He’s had many good ski buddies over the years.  He loved downhill racing and won the Geritol Cup in 1983.  

He had a great passion for car racing, motorcycles, boxing, and history.  He collected motorcycles and vintage cars.  He was able to live out his dream of building in his own home in the Colorado mountains, racing cars, and skiing.  

He is survived by his mother of Idaho Falls; three brothers, Robert (Robin) Sealander of Ormond Beach, Florida, David Sealander of Idaho Falls, and Karl (Evelyn) Sealander of Salem, Utah; and one sister, Elisa (Darryl) Parks of Ballwin, Missouri.  His father preceded him in death.  

Funeral services will be held Saturday April 19th 1:00 P.M. at Nalder Funeral Home (110 West Oak) in Shelley. The family will receive friends Saturday at 12:00 noon till 1:00 P.M. at Nalder’s. Burial will be at the New Sweden Cemetery with military rites by Bingham Post #93 of Shelley.