William Joe Bailey, 70
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William Joe Bailey, 70, of Wallace, Idaho, passed away April 9, 2026. Bill was born in Kellogg, Idaho, to Cleo and Dorothy Bailey on Sept. 16, 1955. He graduated from Kellogg High School and married Petra Clemets of Kellogg.
Bill worked as a miner his whole life. He worked at Bunker Hill, Star Mine, Lucky Friday and numerous out-of-state mines.
He enjoyed the outdoors — hunting, fishing, camping and going on drives in the mountains.
In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his son, Stoker Bailey, and son-in-law Jason Tenhonen.
He is survived by his daughters, Kress Tenhonen, Toya (John) Hatfield, and Natalie (Jeff) Mills; grandchildren Chelsey (Garrett) Miller, Gracie Tenhonen, Olivia and Emily Hatfield, and Rowdy Mills; great-grandchildren Ellie and Adalynn Miller; brother Jack Bailey; and sisters Connie, Karen and Barb Bailey.
At his request, cremation has taken place and his ashes will be spread this summer at his special place up the river.
Memories of Bill and messages of condolence may be shared online with his family at www.shoshonefuneralservice.com. Shoshone Funeral Services of the Silver Valley is caring for the Bailey family.