FORT HALL, Idaho (KIFI) – The Shoshone-Bannock Tribes announced the passing of Fort Hall Business Council Treasurer Ladd Reed Edmo on Saturday, October 24. The Tribes shared Edmo passed after a courageous battle with cancer on October 22.
Edmo was a longtime Tribal leader, dedicated to serving the Shoshone-Bannock people through his role on the Fort Hall Business Council. He was in his fourth term representing the Fort Hall District.
During his terms with the Council, Edmo served in all the different positions, proving his commitment to leadership and responsibility within the Fort Hall community.
“Ladd brought a positive spirit to the Council. He cared about the future of our people by creating opportunities for our youth, supporting education, and strengthening our culture and language. He valued community and the teachings passed down through our families. His presence, his humor, and the way he looked ahead for the Tribes will be missed,” the Fort Hall Business Council said in a statement.
In a press release sent by the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes, they expressed gratitude for Edmo’s contributions while serving on the Council. They stated he supported efforts involving youth, education, housing and economic development. He also represented the Tribes in many regional and national leadership organizations.
“Those who knew him remember a caring person who participated in community events, volunteered his time, and believed in showing up. He often spoke about leadership as a responsibility to the people and to the Tribes’ Treaty Rights, and he worked to ensure those commitments guided Tribal decisions,” the press release states.
The Fort Hall Business Council also extends their condolences to Edmo’s family, loved ones and friends who knew and worked with him. They call his passing a “significant loss” to the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes and the Council will continue honoring his years of service to the community.
The family of Ladd R. Edmo is inviting relatives and friends to join them in a viewing on Sunday, October 25 at his residence at 143 Edmo Road. Services will be held at 6 p.m. at Shoshone-Bannock High Jr./Sr. High School. On Monday, October 26, 2026, a sunrise service will be held in the morning at his residence at 143 Edmo Road. Ladd will remain at home until burial at 2 p.m. at Ross Fork Cemetery.
The family welcomes all who wish to join them in honoring his life.
