"Our history, culture, and the natural beauty that surrounds us all contribute to a strong sense of individual spirit. How we look at hospice care is an extension of that spirit. We live on our own terms. With inpatient hospice care we can spend the last days of life on our own terms: with family and friends in a warm, loving environment."

— Tom Fitzsimmons

"My mother was an early and passionate advocate for dignified end-of-life care, whether long-term care or hospice. I’m grateful that when we needed it, hospice was there for her — and for me.”

— Ed Webster

"As a guide, I’ve led and cared for people in difficult and dangerous conditions. But the biggest uphill battle of my life was caring for my wife when she had cancer.”

— Kenny Gasch

"My sister was a powerful personality, and Spirit Mountain Hospice had the insight to allow her to direct her own end-of-life care. Hospice supported Lynnie and our family in every way necessary but left the decisions about her care to us.”

— Stu Kuchel

"One hospice worker went so far as to give us her personal cell number so we could call her any time, day or night. She provided both the medical and emotional support that made an unbearable situation bearable.”

— Bruce Harrison

"My husband, James, was only 30 when he was diagnosed with brain cancer. I was hesitant to enlist the support of hospice, but after seeing firsthand how much it helped my whole family, I don’t know what we would have done without it.”

— Shawna Little

"After my husband Bob was diagnosed with brain cancer, he later needed nearly constant companionship. I had the Optimists and Sunset school teachers to lean on. Not everyone has angels in their lives. I’m lucky I did.”

— Joyce Boyer