Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 1, 1994 Ted Cordova Services Set THEODORE CORDOVA Theodore A. Cordova, 26, of 1406 Palisades Way, Rock Springs was found dead Thursday afternoon, Dec. 30, 1993 approximately 52 miles northwest of Green River at the intersection of county road No. 52, county road No. 49, and the Fontenelle Dam road. A resident of Ogden, Utah, and former resident of Rock Springs, Cordova was the victim of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was born in Rock Springs Jan. 3, 1967, the son of Ernest J. and Virginia Lamori Cordova. He attended schools in Rock Springs where he received his general equivalency diploma in 1990. Cordova was a brick mason who worked for the McGlocking Construction Company in Ogden and prior to that the Sutter Brothers Construction Company in Rock Springs. He was a member of the Jehovah’s Witnesses. Survivors include his parents, Ernest J. and Virginia Cordova of Rock Springs; one daughter, Nichole Zanetti of Rock Springs; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Ernest “Lennie” and Carmen Cordova of Rock Springs, Michael David and Dana T. Cordova and Steven and Melinda J. Cordova, all of Ogden; his paternal grandparents, Adolph and Rummie Cordova of Rock Springs; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews including one uncle, Joseph Lamori of Rock Springs. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Alphonso and Victoria Lamori, two aunts and uncles. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 4, 1994 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Cremation will follow. Friends may call at the funeral chapel, 154 Elk St. in Rock Springs, Monday afternoon and evening until 8 p.m. and Tuesday morning until time of funeral services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 1, 1994 DELBERT ALAN CAUDELL Funeral services for Delbert Alan Caudell were conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 30, 1993 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were John R. Costantino, Paul P. Perez, Mike Legerski, Larry A. Turcato, Robert A. Whisler and Gene Griffin. Caudell, 47, of 1309 10th St., Rock Springs, died at 5:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 27, 1993 at his home. A resident of Rock Springs since 1962 and former resident of Las Animas, Colo., Caudell had been in ill health the past two months. He was born Sept. 15, 1946 in Lander, the son of Delbert and Violet Privett Caudell. He attended schools in Lander, Rock Springs, and Las Animas. He married the former Sue Smith in Kemmerer March 12, 1964. Caudell was the president of L.P. Roofing and Sheet Metal Company in Rock Springs. He was a member of the BOP Elks Lodge. Survivors include his wife, Sue, of Rock Springs; his mother, Violet Caudell, of Lander; one son, Kenneth Caudell of Rock Springs; two daughters, Mrs. Barry (Caroline) Kosropanah of Kearns, Utah and Christinna Davison of Rock Springs; one brother, Larry Palmer of Lake Walkes, Fla.; his chosen brother, John “Rocco” Costantino of Rock Springs; one sister, Mrs. Joe (Mary Ann) Majdic of Riverton; eight grandchildren; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Caudell was preceded in death by his father. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 1, 1994 HAROLD G. CLARK Funeral services for Harold G. Clark were conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 30, 1993 at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion in Rock Springs. The Rev. John Pennington officiated. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Roger Shumate, Richard Shumate, Jason Aldred, Doug Beutel, Walter Pivik and Roy Gerner. Honorary pallbearers were Fred Clark, Bill Clark, Keith Clark, Jack Clark, Jim Bell, Boyd Lewis and Victor Magagna. Clark, 78, of 403 Cedar St., Rock Springs died at 6:49 a.m. Monday, Dec. 27, 1993 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient since Dec. 19. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Winton and Reliance, Clark had been in ill health the past several years. He was born June 15, 1915 in Rock Springs the son of the late Fred and Nettie Potter Clark Sr. He attended schools in Winton and Reliance and was a graduate of Reliance High School with the class of 1934. He married the former Margaret Mae Vercic at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion in Rock Springs Dec. 24, 1936. She preceded him in death July 26, 1964. Clark was a retired coal miner, having worked for 20 years for the Union Pacific Coal Company. After his retirement he worked for many years at the outlaw Inn in the maintenance department. He was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion, the United Mine Workers of America and the Croatian Fraternal Union. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Bob (Audrey) Shumate and Mrs. David (Gail) Aldred, both of Rock Springs; four brothers, Fred Clark of Green River, Bill Clark of La Grande, Ore., Keith Clark of Gooding, Idaho and Jack Clark of Rock Springs; two sisters, Mrs. Joe (Marie) Pivik of Wilson and Mrs. LaVerne Campbell of Jackson; five grandchildren, Roger Shumate of Casper, Richard Shumate of Atlanta, Ga., Linda Cole of Rock Springs, Jason Aldred of Salt Lake City and Amy Aldred of Greeley, Colo.; one great-granddaughter, Ashley Cole of Rock Springs and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Clark was preceded in death by two brothers, Donald Clark and Thomas Clark, and three sisters, Ruth Beutel and Vera and Nettie Clark who both died in infancy. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 1, 1994 ARTHUR DANIEL (A.D.) WILLIAMSON Following cremation, memorial services for Arthur Daniel (A.D.) Williamson were conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 27, 1993 at the First United Methodist Church in Rock Springs. The Rev. Walt Silveria conducted the services. Williamson, 79, of 214 Logan St., Rock Springs died at 5:35 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 22, 1993 at his home. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Stansbury and Russellville, Ark. Williamson had been in ill health the past one year. He was born Nov. 6, 1914 in Russellville, Ark., the son of the late Arthur Daniel and Emma Brooks Williamson. He attended school in Russellville and married the former Emma Estale Courington in Russellville on May 3, 1936. Williamson was a retired coal miner having worked for the Union Pacific Coal Company for 33 years. After the mines closed at Stansbury, he drove a truck for Ray Trucking in Rock Springs until he retired in 1980. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, the Fraternal Order of Eagles, the Moose Lodge and the United Mine Workers of America. Williamson’s hobbies were fishing, hunting, gardening and wine making. Survivors include his wife Emma of Rock Springs; two sons, Bob Williamson of Billings, Mont., and Norman Williamson of Green River; three daughters, Pat Williamson of Rock Springs, Barbara May of Las Vegas, Nev., and Brenda Lake of Rock Springs; two sisters, Neva Granger and Elsie Patterson, both of Russellville, Ark.; 14 grandchildren, Debbie, David, Tammy, Tim, Becky, Bobby, Danny, Dirk, Mark, LeAnn, Coral, Ronnie, Daniall, and Ryan; 17 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Williamson was preceded in death by one son, James Daniel Williamson, who died in infancy and one brother, Carl Williamson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 1, 1994 RUTH JONES Funeral services for Ruth Jones were conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29, 1993 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Ray Overy of the LDS Church conducted the services. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers were William Miller, Allen Peterson, Earl Welsh, John Wayne Kelsy, Charles Weimer, Eddie Trujillo and Henry Adovnik. Honorary pallbearers were Stacey Miller, Mark Miller, Max Flaim and Bob Beveridge. Mrs. Jones, 63, of 932 ½ Sixth St., Rock Springs, died at about 9:05 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 26, 1993 at her home. A resident of Rock Springs the past 14 years and former resident of St. Anthony, Idaho, Mrs. Jones had been in ill health the past several years. She was born April 11, 1930 in Saganau, Mich., the daughter of Frank and Emeline Scott Warren. She attended school in Michigan and St. Anthony, and was a graduate of the St. Anthony High School with the class of 1948. She married Paul Jones in 1972. She worked as a cashier and waitress for many years. Mrs. Jones and her husband camped and fished together. Mrs. Jones was a member of the Fourth Ward, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Survivors include her husband of Rock Springs; her mother, Emeline “Fern” Barker of Traverse City, Mich., three sons, William Miller of Rexburg, Idaho, Stacy Miller of Seattle and Mark Miller of St. Anthony; two daughters, Patricia Peterson of Bozeman, Mont., and Mitzie Miller of St. Anthony; two sisters, Colleen Adams and Shirleen Popa of Traverse City.; one half-brother, Earl John Scott of Sterling, Mich; one step-sister, Carol Barker of Lewiston, Mich.; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; her mother and father-in-law, Mrs. And Mrs. Max Flaim of Rock Springs; her sisters-in-law, Dorothy Foltz and Wanda Lemon, both of Rock Springs and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 1, 1994 MARGARET ANNETTE FAGNANT A funeral mass for Margaret Annette Fagnant was Monday, Dec. 27, 1993. A Rosary was at Rostad Mortuary on Sunday, Dec. 26 at 7:30 p.m. Interment was in the Rawlins Cemetery. Mrs. Fagnant, 59, longtime resident of Rawlins, died Tuesday, Dec. 21, 1993 at Carbon County Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness. She was born March 18, 1934, in Superior to Anthony and Janet Dixon. She grew up in Superior where she was active in sports. She graduated from Superior High School in 1962. In 1965, she graduated from St. Benedict’s School of Nursing in Ogden, Utah. Following graduation from college, she moved to Rawlins where she worked at the hospital and nursing home until she retired in January of 1993. She married Albert Fagnant in Rawlins Oct. 25, 1958. She was active in Beta Sigma Phi, Jobs Daughters and Eastern Star Chapter No. 7, where she was past worthy matron. She is survived by two sons, Tony Fagnant of Pinedale and Chris Fagnant of Rawlins and his fiancé Pam Gunnardson; a daughter, Dorsee Bunce and her husband Mel Bunch of Rawlins; two sisters, Lillian Zorko of Rock Springs, and Maisie Kanaly, of Yuma, Ariz.; two grandsons, Chris Truesdale and Cody Haynes of Rawlins and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert, parents, three brothers and one sister. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 1, 1994 LEONARD VICKREY YUMA, Ariz.—Memorial services for Leonard Vickrey were Dec. 21 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Yuma, Ariz. The Rev. Thomas Phillips officiated. Further memorial services will be in Big Piney later in the spring. The body was cremated and the ashes will be buried at Big Piney. Vickrey, 61, 1023 Dora Ave., Yuma, Ariz., also had a home in Big Piney. He died Saturday, Dec. 18, 1993 at the Yuma Regional Medical Center. He was born Nov. 24, 1932 in Midway. He worked for Enron Oil and Gas for 26 years before taking a medical retirement. He was a member of St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church in Big Piney and St. Paul’s in Yuma. Survivors include his wife, Marilyn; a daughter, Gerry Lynn Carroll of Colorado Springs, Colo.; a brother, Clarence Vickrey of La Barge; sisters, Ella Bahem and Mary White, both of Rock Springs, and Darlene Clark of Oroville, Calif. and seven grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Florence Vickrey; a son, Larry Vickrey; and a granddaughter, Jaylin Vickrey. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 1, 1994 NECY E. BINGHAM Funeral services for Necy E. Bingham were conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 31, 1993 at the Monroe Avenue Baptist Church, Green River. The Rev. Charles Crim officiated and Edwin LaVaine Owens, A lifetime friend, was the soloist. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearers were Gregory Bingham, Rodney Bingham, Keith Bingham, John Bingham, Richard Deichmueller and Arthur Deichmueller. Mrs. Bingham, 93, of 320 Mansface Plaza No. 106, Green River, died at 4 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29, 1993 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient since Dec. 26. A resident of Green River for the past 63 years, Mrs. Bingham died following a brief illness. She was born in Union County, Tenn., on March 20, 1900, the daughter of the late Andrew and Elizabeth Elison Braden. She attended school in Union County and married John Cecil Bingham in 1918. He preceded her in death in 1952. Mrs. Bingham was a member of the Baptist Church and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary No. 2350. Survivors include five sons, Francis Bingham, Green River, Claude Bingham, Rio Linda, Calif., John Bingham, New Albany, Ind., Ed Bingham, Cedartown, Ga., and Howard Lee Bingham, Green River; three daughters, Dorothy Deichmueller, Green River, Alice Walker, Mesa, Ariz., and Faye Sherar, Cheyenne; three sisters, Mrs. Clementine Coon, Cheyenne, Mrs. Alice Kenfield, Big Springs, Neb., and Mrs. Ethyl Wilson, Seal Beach, Calif.; many grandchildren, many great-grandchildren and many great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Bingham was preceded in death by eight brothers, four sisters, and one great-grandchild. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 1, 1994 GERALD LEROY “JERRY” SMITH A Mass of Christian burial for Gerald LeRoy “Jerry” Smith was celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 31, 1993 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 30, 1993 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Robbie Aldred, Kevin Moeller, Frank Zambai, George A. Smith, Bruce Thomson and Paul Fernandez. Smith, 52, of 412 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs died at 5:10 p.m. Monday, Dec. 27, 1993 shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A resident of Rock Springs since 1981 and former resident of Lancaster, Ohio, Smith died following a lengthy illness. He was born June 20, 1941 in Lancaster, the son of George M. and Martha M. Keller Smith. He attended schools in Lancaster and was a graduate of the Saint Mary’s Catholic High School with the class of 1959. Smith served four years in the United States Navy. He married the former Mary Theresa Etzel at the Saint Mary’s Catholic Church in Lancaster Nov. 27, 1965. Smith worked as a warehouseman for the Western Wyoming Beverage Company in Rock Springs until ill health caused him to retire. He was a member of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Mary Smith, Rock Springs; his mother, Martha M. Smith, Lodi, Calif.; one son and daughter-in-law, Luke and Angel Smith, Rock Springs; one daughter, Tammy M. Smith, Rock Springs; two brothers, George C. Smith, Buchanan, Mich., and Robert L. Smith, Lancaster; two sisters, Mary Lou Bronska, Columbus Ohio, and Carol Linde, Lodi; one grandson, Jonathan, Rock Springs and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father and one son, John Henry Smith, who died Aug. 3, 1985. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 1, 1994 SANDRA OUTSEN KENDIG WHEATLAND—A service for Christian burial for Sandra Outsen Kendig was Friday, Dec. 31, at 10 a.m. at the Wheatland United Methodist Church in Wheatland with the Rev. Karin E. Wade of All Saints’ Episcopal Church officiating. She was assisted by the Rev. James S. Vuocolo of the United Church of Christ, the Rev. Mark Patzke of the Covenant Lutheran Church, and the Rev. Linda Barnes of the Wheatland United Methodist Church. Interment was in the Wheatland Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were Bayard Wilson, Fred Phifer, Doug Weaver, Charles Shellhart, Mike Daly and Brent Sherard. Honorary pallbearers were the Platte County Players. Mrs. Kendig, 50, died Tuesday, Dec. 28, 1993, at her home in Wheatland. She was born March 21, 1943 in Denton, Texas, the daughter of Robert and Berniece (Redshaw) Outsen. She attended school in Wurzburg, Germany and Tokyo, where her father was serving in the military. The family returned to the United States in 1958 and she graduated from Laramie High School in 1961. Upon graduation from the Pasadena Playhouse College of Theatre Arts in 1963, she became a member of the production staff at Stage Society Theatre in Los Angeles where she later was general manager for eight years. She moved to Cheyenne in 1973 and worked for Blue Cross-Blue Shield. She served as a member on the Board of the Cheyenne Little Theatre. She married A. Edward Kendig in Cheyenne, Aug. 28, 1976. They made their home in Wheatland, until the time of her death. She was a director of the First State Bank in Wheatland, founder and member of the Platte County Players, President of the P.E.O. Chapter AW, served on the Library Board, was a member of All Saint’s Episcopal Church where she was president of the Women’s Guild and Lay Leader of the Church. She is survived by her husband, Edward, Wheatland; two sisters, Bille Jane Durham and Sharon Henney both of Cheyenne; three nephews and five nieces. She is also survived by four of her husband’s cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, Brig. Gen. Robert and Berniece Outsen. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 1, 1994 ORVILLE A. ZIEGLER A memorial service for Orville A. Ziegler was conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 31, 1993 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. The Rev. Nancy Tiegren of the First Congregational Church officiated. Ziegler, 83, of 1325 Sage St., Rock Springs died at 7:25 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 26, 1993 at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs where he had been a resident since March 17, 1993. A resident of Rock Springs since March of 1993 and former resident of Davenport, Iowa, Ziegler had been in ill health for the past 13 months. He was born Nov. 2, 1910 in Wausau, Wis., the son of the late Albert and Amalie Hunger Ziegler. He attended schools in Wausau and was a graduate of Wausau High School with the class of 1928. He married the former Gwendolyn Hamers in Marathon County, Wis., and she preceded him in death. Ziegler retired in 1977 as a cabinet maker for the Bramer Cabinet Manufacturing, Curtis Mill Works. He was a member of the Newcomb Presbyterian Church of Davenport. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Tasha Ziegler of Rock Springs; one brother, Albert Ziegler of Wisconsin; three grandchildren, Tracey Zamora of Farmington, Utah, Chad Ziegler of Laramie and Shaun Ziegler of Rock Springs; two great-grandchildren, O.J. Nicholson and Ariel Nicholson both of Farmington, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Ziegler was preceded in death by one sister, Gwen. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 4, 1994 W. Robertson Dies In Colo. AURORA, Colo.—William Woodrow Robertson, 76, of 3255 South Parker Road, Aurora, Colo. died Monday morning, Jan. 3, 1994 at his home. A resident of Aurora for the past 20 years and former resident of Reliance, Robertson died of a sudden illness. He was born Dec. 4, 1917 in Reliance, the son of the late William and Mary Jane Dexter Robertson. He attended schools in Reliance and was a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II and the Korean War. Robertson worked for the Gates Rubber Company and the Aurora School District in Colorado before his retirement. He was a member of the LDS Church. Survivors include one sister, Dorothy Bastalich of Aurora and several cousins, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Robertson was preceded in death by two sisters, Edna Zelinka and Anna Hall and two brothers, James Sellers and Williams Sellers. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 6 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Military graveside services and interment will be in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs. Friends may call at the funeral chapel, 154 Elk St. in Rock Springs, Wednesday afternoon and evening until 8 p.m. and Thursday morning until time of services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 4, 1994 Sister Agnes Rita Dies In Kansas LEAVENWORTH, Kan.—Sister Agnes Rita O’Neill, a Sister of Charity of Leavenworth and former first-grade teacher, died Tuesday, Nov. 9, 1993, at the sister’s infirmary at the Mother House in Leavenworth after a long illness. She was 83. Veronica O’Neill was born Nov. 20, 1909, in Butte, Mont., a daughter of William O’Neill and Catherine Flanigan O’Neill. She entered the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth Oct. 6, 1928. As Sister Agnes Rita, she made her profession of vows June 8, 1930. She taught at Kate Fratt Memorial School in Billings, Mont., from 1976 through 1986, when she retired to the Mother House. She was named teacher of the year in Billings in May 1985. She taught at other schools in Montana, as well as schools in Missouri, Kansas, Colorado, Wyoming and California. In Rock Springs she taught at SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic School for three years and when the parish schools combined to become the Rock Springs Catholic School she taught there another eight years. She received a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Saint Mary College. She also attended colleges in Montana and California. She is survived by nieces and nephews. A vigil service was conducted Nov. 19 in Ross Chapel of the Sisters of Charity Mother House. The Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Nov. 11 in Ross Chapel. Burial was in Mount Olivet Cemetery on the Mother House grounds. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 4, 1994 William Thomas Dies In Phoenix PHOENIX, Ariz.—William L. Thomas, 53, died Jan. 2, 1994 at his home at 8215 West Montecito, in Phoenix, Ariz. He had been in ill health for the past two and one-half years. Thomas was a former resident of Stansbury, Reliance and Winton. He was born in Rock Springs Jan. 13, 1940, the son of William L. Thomas Sr. and Phyllis A. Almond Thomas. He attended Western Wyoming Community College and Utah State Agricultural College at Logan, Utah, and later attended college in Ogden, Utah. He met and married Kay Johnson in Ogden and they later moved to Arizona where he obtained a master’s degree. He worked for the state of Utah and for the state of Arizona. He was a member of the LDS Church. Survivors include his mother of Reliance; his wife of Phoenix; two daughters, Jackie Thomas Cole of California and Paula Thomas Lindsey of Denver; one son, William Ellis Thomas of Phoenix; 11 grandchildren; two sisters, Carolyn Shassetz of Rock Springs and Michelle Thomas Eden of Vernal, Utah; one brother, David Thomas of Rock Springs; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father in 1977 and maternal and paternal grandparents. Funeral services will be conducted Jan. 7 at 11 a.m. at the LDS Church in Phoenix. Interment will follow at the Glendale Rest Haven Park in Phoenix. Friends may contact the family home at 8215 West Montecito, Phoenix, Ariz. 85033-2204; or Phyllis Thomas at 1416 Main, P.O. Box 217, Reliance, 82943 or Authur and Carolyn Shassetz, 418 Emerald, Rock Springs, 82901. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 4, 1994 Mrs. Moore Dies Dec. 27 ROY, Utah—Mary Ellen Brooks Eastman Moore, 75, died Monday, Dec. 27, 1993 at her home in Roy, Utah, after a brief battle with cancer. She was born in Evanston April 9, 1918, the daughter of Albert C. Brooks and Matilda Call Brooks. She married LaVaine Eastman Sept. 3, 1935 in Rock Springs and they later divorced. They had two children, LaVaine “Bud” Eastman and Mary Ellen Eastman Wagstaff. She married Gilbert Moore Nov. 1, 1946, at their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple Nov. 26, 1959. he died Feb. 1, 1990. They had two children, Billy Moore and Gilene Moore Thomason, both in Salt Lake City. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Ellen Wagstaff of Henderson, Nev.; a daughter-in-law, Maxine Eastman of Eagle Point, Ore.; a son, William Moore; a daughter, Gilene Thomason; a sister, Alice Calligaro of Rock Springs; 14 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, son “Bud” and three brothers, Norman, Roy and Albert of Evanston. She was buried Friday, Dec. 30, in Salt Lake City at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 5, 1994 Anne Barger Dies Monday Anne Elizabeth Barger, 86, of 1511 Albany Circle, Rock Springs died at 11:11 p.m. Jan 3, 1994 shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A resident of Rock Springs for three months and former longtime resident of Las Vegas, Nev., Mrs. Barger had been in ill health for the past several years. She was born Feb. 20, 1907 in West Mineral, Kan., the daughter of the late Henry and Elizabeth McLean Morris. She attended schools in West Mineral and was a graduate of West Mineral High School with the class of 1923. She married Fay C. Barger in Rock Springs Nov. 1, 1923 and he preceded her in death in Lander Sept. 30, 1985. Mrs. Barger was a cattle rancher who worked at the Barger Ranch in Boulder and Deeth, Nev., for many years. She was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Survivors include three sons, James Barger, Kinnear, Glenn Barger, Calhan, Colo., and Paul Barger, Deeth, Nev.; one son-in-law, Buzz Fuller, Pinedale; four daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth (Betty) Ellis, Rock Springs, Mrs. Chuch (Frances) Steinnetz, Eden, Idaho, Mrs. Ted (Pat) Hiner, Big Piney and Mrs. Bill (Judy) Rodriguez of Wells, Nev.; one brother, James Morris, Salt Lake City; 12 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Barger was preceded in death by three sons, one daughter, one sister, three grandsons, and one granddaughter. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan.7, 1994 at the Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, 112 South Sublette Street, Pinedale. The Rev. Robert Lynch will officiate. Interment will be in the Pinedale City Cemetery. Friends may call at the Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church Friday from 9 a.m. until time of funeral services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 5, 1994 Body Found At Hotel Richard Dennis Brownlow, 36, of 203 West 350 South, Kaysville, Utah was found dead on Saturday, Jan. 1, 1994 at about 2:40 p.m. at the Nomad Inn in Rock Springs. According to Sweetwater County Coroner Dale S. Majhanovich, Brownlow died at about 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 31, 1993. An autopsy was performed on Sunday morning to determine his exact cause of death. The cause of death is undetermined pending further investigation. A longtime resident of Utah, Brownlow was in the Rock Springs area while working as a sales representative for the Rex Distributing Company. He was born Aug. 16, 1957 in Lubbock, Texas, the son of Oscar Lonnie and Patricia Robertson Brownlow. He attended schools in Texas and Colorado. He married the former Darel Messer. His body was returned to Kaysville for funeral services and interment. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 5, 1994 Harold Irick Dies At Home Harold Raymond Irick, 51, of 604 Windriver Drive Apartment A, Green River, died at about 11 a.m. Jan. 3, 1994 at his home. A resident of Green River since May of 1993 and former resident of Lava Hot Springs, Idaho, Irick had been in ill health for the past several weeks. He was born October 18, 1942, the son of Harold Claude and Norma Barker Irick. He attended schools in Lava Hot Springs and Arimo, Idaho. Irick was a graduate of the Marsh Valley High School in Arimo with the class of 1961. Irick was a U.S. Navy veteran. He worked as a steelworker and pipefitter for many years. He was a member of the LDS Church. Survivors include his mother, Norma Irick, Lava Hot Springs; two sons, Rowdy Ray Irick, Ogden, Utah and Cody Shay Irick, Texas; two brothers, Dennis Irick, Fort Bridger and Rocky Irick, Mountain View; one sister, Mrs. Lester (Shela) Betty, Lava Hot Springs; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. Irick was preceded in death by his father, Harold Irick, and one son, Monte Clay Irick in August of 1987. Funeral services are pending. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 5, 1994 M. G. Mullens Dies On Monday EVANSTON— Manson Gordon “Moon” Mullens, 58, Evanston, died Monday, Jan. 3, 1994. He was the victim of a self-inflicted gunshot wound which occurred at Fort Bridger, according to Uinta County Coroner John Crandall. Mullens was born Jan. 21, 1935 in Foster, Okla., a son of J.R. Gordon and Edna Josephine Smith Mullens. He married Donna Lucille Gray in Las Vegas, Nev., Nov. 10, 1977. He was a sales representative for Petro-Log. He was a member of the Evanston Elks Lodge and the Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife, Donna, of Evanston; sons, Michael Gordon Mullens, Salt Lake City, and Mark Gregory Mullens, Oklahoma City; step-sons, Kent Hale, Big Piney, and Dee Hale, La Barge; daughter, Toni R. Allen, Oklahoma City; stepdaughters, Sherry Hale, Sugarland, Texas, Toni Hale, La Barge, Gayle Vickrey, Vernal Utah, and Nancy Thomas, La Barge; father, J.R. Gordon Mullens, Pauls Valley, Okla.; brother, Glen Mullens, Duncan, Okla.; sisters, Juanice Romine, Pocatello, Idaho, and Arletha Layton, Lindsay, Okla.; three granddaughters. Memorial services will be 1 p.m. Thursday in the Evanston Elks Lodge. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 8, 1994 THEODORE CORDOVA Funeral services for Theodore Cordova were conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 4, 1994 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Cremation followed the services. Cordova, 26, of 1406 Palisades Way, Rock Springs was found dead Thursday afternoon, Dec. 30, 1993 approximately 52 miles northwest of Green River at the intersection of county road No. 52, county road No. 49, and the Fontenelle Dam road. He was a resident of Ogden, Utah, and former resident of Rock Springs. He was born in Rock Springs Jan. 3, 1967, the son of Ernest J. and Virginia Lamori Cordova. He attended schools in Rock Springs where he received his general equivalency diploma in 1990. Cordova was a brick mason who worked for the McGlocking Construction Company in Ogden and prior to that the Sutter Brothers Construction Company in Rock Springs. He was a member of the Jehovah’s Witnesses. Survivors include his parents, Ernest J. and Virginia Cordova of Rock Springs; one daughter, Nichole Zanetti of Rock Springs; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Ernest “Lennie” and Carmen Cordova of Rock Springs, Michael David and Dana T. Cordova and Steven and Melinda J. Cordova, all of Ogden; his paternal grandparents, Adolph and Rummie Cordova of Rock Springs; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews including one uncle, Joseph Lamori of Rock Springs. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Alphonso and Victoria Lamori, two aunts and uncles. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 8, 1994 WILLIAM WOODROW ROBERTSON AURORA, Colo.—Funeral services for William Woodrow Robertson were conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 6, at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Military graveside services and interment were in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were William Zelenka, Robert Zelenka, Lester Korogi, James Stark, Dennis Copyak and Jim Zanetti. Robertson, 76, of 3255 South Parker Road, Aurora, Colo. died Monday morning, Jan. 3, 1994 at his home. A resident of Aurora for the past 20 years and former resident of Reliance, Robertson died of a sudden illness. He was born Dec. 4, 1917 in Reliance, the son of the late William and Mary Jane Dexter Robertson. He attended schools in Reliance and was a U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II and the Korean War. Robertson worked for the Gates Rubber Company and the Aurora School District in Colorado before his retirement. He was a member of the LDS Church. Survivors include one sister, Dorothy Bastalich of Aurora and several cousins, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Robertson was preceded in death by two sisters, Edna Zelinka and Anna Hall and two brothers, James Sellers and Williams Sellers. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 8, 1994 WILLIAM L. THOMAS PHOENIX, Ariz.—Funeral services for William L. Thomas were conducted Jan. 7 at 11 a.m. at the LDS Church in Phoenix. Interment followed at the Glendale Rest Haven Park in Phoenix. Thomas, 53, died Jan. 2, 1994 at his home at 8215 West Montecito, in Phoenix, Ariz. He had been in ill health for the past two and one-half years. Thomas was a former resident of Stansbury, Reliance and Winton. He was born in Rock Springs Jan. 13, 1940, the son of William L. Thomas Sr. and Phyllis A. Almond Thomas. He attended Western Wyoming Community College and Utah State Agricultural College at Logan, Utah, and later attended college in Ogden, Utah. He met and married Kay Johnson in Ogden and they later moved to Arizona where he obtained a master’s degree. He worked for the state of Utah and for the state of Arizona. He was a member of the LDS Church. Survivors include his mother of Reliance; his wife of Phoenix; two daughters, Jackie Thomas Cole of California and Paula Thomas Lindsey of Denver; one son, William Ellis Thomas of Phoenix; 11 grandchildren; two sisters, Carolyn Shassetz of Rock Springs and Michelle Thomas Eden of Vernal, Utah; one brother, David Thomas of Rock Springs; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father in 1977 and maternal and paternal grandparents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 8, 1994 MARY ELLEN BROOKS EASTMAN MOORE ROY, Utah—Mary Ellen Brooks Eastman Moore was buried Friday, Dec. 30, in Salt Lake City at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park. Mrs. Moore, 75, died Monday, Dec. 27, 1993 at her home in Roy, Utah, after a brief battle with cancer. She was born in Evanston April 9, 1918, the daughter of Albert C. Brooks and Matilda Call Brooks. She married LaVaine Eastman Sept. 3, 1935 in Rock Springs and they later divorced. They had two children, LaVaine “Bud” Eastman and Mary Ellen Eastman Wagstaff. She married Gilbert Moore Nov. 1, 1946, at their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple Nov. 26, 1959. he died Feb. 1, 1990. They had two children, Billy Moore and Gilene Moore Thomason, both in Salt Lake City. She is survived by her daughter, Mary Ellen Wagstaff of Henderson, Nev.; a daughter-in-law, Maxine Eastman of Eagle Point, Ore.; a son, William Moore; a daughter, Gilene Thomason; a sister, Alice Calligaro of Rock Springs; 14 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 8, 1994 SISTER AGNES RITA O’NEIL LEAVENWORTH, Kan.—A vigil service for Sister Agnes Rita O’Neill was conducted Nov. 10 in Ross Chapel of the Sisters of Charity Mother House in Leavenworth, Kan. The mass of Christian burial was celebrated Nov. 11 in Rose Chapel. Burial was in Mount Olivet Cemetery on the Mother House grounds. Sister Agnes, Rita, a Sister of Charity of Leavenworth and former first-grade teacher, died Tuesday, Nov. 9, 1993, at the sister’s infirmary at the Mother House in Leavenworth after a long illness. She was 83. Veronica O’Neill was born Nov. 20, 1909, in Butte, Mont., a daughter of William O’Neill and Catherine Flanigan O’Neill. She entered the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth Oct. 6, 1928. As Sister Agnes Rita, she made her profession of vows June 8, 1930. She taught at Kate Fratt Memorial School in Billings, Mont., from 1976 through 1986, when she retired to the Mother House. She was named teacher of the year in Billings in May 1985. She taught at other schools in Montana, as well as schools in Missouri, Kansas, Colorado, Wyoming and California. In Rock Springs she taught at SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic School for three years and when the parish schools combined to become the Rock Springs Catholic School she taught there another eight years. She received a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Saint Mary College. She also attended colleges in Montana and California. She is survived by nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 8, 1994 MANSON GORDON “MOON” MULLENS EVANSTON— Memorial services for Manson Gordon “Moon” Mullens were at 1 p.m. Thursday in the Evanston Elks Lodge. The body was cremated. Mullens, 58, Evanston, died Monday, Jan. 3, 1994. Mullens was born Jan. 21, 1935 in Foster, Okla., a son of J.R. Gordon and Edna Josephine Smith Mullens. He married Donna Lucille Gray in Las Vegas, Nev., Nov. 10, 1977. He was a sales representative for Petro-Log. He was a member of the Evanston Elks Lodge and the Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife, Donna, of Evanston; sons, Michael Gordon Mullens, Salt Lake City, and Mark Gregory Mullens, Oklahoma City; step-sons, Kent Hale, Big Piney, and Dee Hale, La Barge; daughter, Toni R. Allen, Oklahoma City; stepdaughters, Sherry Hale, Sugarland, Texas, Toni Hale, La Barge, Gayle Vickrey, Vernal Utah, and Nancy Thomas, La Barge; father, J.R. Gordon Mullens, Pauls Valley, Okla.; brother, Glen Mullens, Duncan, Okla.; sisters, Juanice Romine, Pocatello, Idaho, and Arletha Layton, Lindsay, Okla.; three granddaughters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 8, 1994 SARA CAINE DE HART RENTON, Wash.—Funeral services for Sara Caine De Hart were in Kent, Wash., Dec. 9 in the LDS church with burial Dec. 11 at the Eden Cemetery in Eden, Utah, birthplace of her mother. Mrs. De Hart, 77, died Sunday, Dec. 5, 1993, in Renton, Wash., of complications following a massive stroke she suffered Oct. 6. She was born in Superior Aug. 10, 1916, the fourth of seven children born to the late Ben and Lucy Shelton Caine. She graduated from Superior High School in 1934. She received her RN degree from the Salt Lake County Hospital in 1937 and later worked at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs as a surgical nurse. She married Arie De Hart July 4, 1940 at his parents’ home in Ogden, Utah, and they later moved to Kent after his retirement from the Navy. She was a member of the LDS Church. She is survived by her husband, Arie De Hart of Kent; one daughter, Charyl De Hart Warner, Pullman, Wash.; three sisters, Eliza Caine Davenport, Lake Wilderness, Wash., Marion Caine Powers, Rock Springs, and Deon Caine McNalley, Bountiful, Utah; one brother, Haye Caine, Calgary, Alberta, Canada; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Henry and James. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 8, 1994 ANNE ELIZABETH BARGER Funeral services for Anne Elizabeth Barger were conducted Friday, Jan. 7, 1994 at the Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, 112 South Sublette St., Pinedale. The Rev. Robert Lynch officiated. Interment was in the Pinedale City Cemetery. Mrs. Barger, 86, of 1511 Albany Circle, Rock Springs died at 11:11 p.m. Jan. 3, 1994 shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A resident of Rock Springs for three months and former longtime resident of Las Vegas, Nev., Mrs. Barger had been in ill health for the past several years. She was born Feb. 20, 1907 in West Mineral, Kan., the daughter of the late Henry and Elizabeth McClean Morris. She attended schools in West Mineral and was a graduate of West Mineral High School with the class of 1923. She married Fay C. Barger in Rock Springs Nov. 1, 1923 and he preceded her in death in Lander Sept. 30, 1985. Mrs. Barger was a cattle rancher who worked at the Barger Ranch in Boulder and Deeth, Nev., for many years. She was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Survivors include three sons, James Barger, Kinnear, Glenn Barger, Calhan, Colo., and Paul Barger, Deeth, Nev.; one son-in-law, Buzz Fuller, Pinedale; four daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth (Betty) Ellis, Rock Springs, Mrs. Chuck (Frances) Steinnetz, Eden, Idaho, Mrs. Ted (Pat) Hiner, Big Piney and Mrs. Bill (Judy) Rodriguez of Wells, Nev.; one brother, James Morris, Salt Lake City: 12 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Barger was preceded in death by three sons, one daughter, one sister, three grandsons, and one granddaughter. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 8, 1994 WILLIAM ALFRED McCORMICK BRIDGER, Mont. -- Funeral services for William Alfred McCormick were Friday, Jan. 7, at 3 p.m. at the Dahal Funeral Chapel in Red Lodge, Mont., Cremation followed the services with inurnment of ashes in Red Lodge Cemetery. McCormick, 68, of Bridger, Mont., died Sunday, Jan. 2, 1994 at his home. McCormick was born March 19, 1925, at Curryville, Mo., the son of William Robert and Mary Katherine McCormick. He was raised on a farm near Louisiana, Mo. At the age of 17, he enlisted in the U.S. Army, transferring to the U.S. Army Air Force, and served in World War II in the South Pacific and in the Korean War. He married Rachel Elizabeth Branstetter May 17, 1952, in Anadoka, Ark. Following their marriage, they lived in Louisiana. He worked as a boilermaker in construction throughout the United States. They came to Montana in 1965, moved to Rock Springs, from 1972 to 1977, to Billings and Joliet, Mont., until recently moving to Bridger. He was a member of the American Legion Post 17, Cheyenne, National Rifle Association and Boilermakers Local 11 of Helena. McCormick is survived by his wife; five daughters, Linda McCormick, Joliet, Laurie Emmett, Rock Springs, Katherine McCormick, Bridger, Rachel Eugenia "Genie" McCormick, Bridger and Lisa Wilkerson, Rock Springs; one son, William Allen McCormick, Roberts, Mont.; his mother, Mary Katherine McCormick, Louisiana; one brother, Kenneth McCormick, Rock Springs; two sisters, Katherine Bennett, Marietta Ville, Ga., and Fern Dowell, Louisiana; 10 grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 15, 1994 ALTON DUANE BECK MCKINNON—Funeral services for Alton Duane Beck were conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 11, 1994 at the LDS Church in McKinnon. Bishop Jon Wilde conducted the services. Interment was in the McKinnon Cemetery. Pallbearers were Dave Shillcox, Clyde Slaugh, Frank Porenta, Clay Muir, Mark Hukill and Jim Whitton. Honorary pallbearers were Alvin Elmer, Milton Beck, Dale Briggs, Alonzo “Lunk” Jarvie, Steve Wilkinson, Steve Douglas, Larry Beck, Don Stoll and Earl Hunks. Beck, 62, of the Beck Ranch, Birch Creek Lane, Daggett County, Utah, died at his home Saturday, Jan. 8, 1994 at 5:52 a.m. Saturday. A lifetime resident of the McKinnon and Daggett County area, Beck had been in ill health since August of 1993. He was born May 14, 1931 in Vernal, Utah, the son of Stephen A. and Myrtle Edward Beck. He attended schools in Vernal and was a graduate of Uintah High School with the class of 1950. He married the former Patricia Reynolds in the LDS Temple in Manti, Utah June 24, 1953. Beck was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War. Beck worked as an operator for the Northwest Pipeline for 23 years and retired in 1986. He worked on the Flaming Gorge Dam construction project from the onset to completion. He also was a cattle and sheep rancher. Beck was active in Scouting for 30 years and established the first registered Boy Scout troop, No. 29, in McKinnon. Beck was a craftsman. He was also an LDS bishop for the past seven years. Beck served as a bishop of the McKinnon ward. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Beck of Daggett County, Utah; his mother, Myrtle Beck of McKinnon and Logan, Utah; three sons and daughters-in-law, Stephen Duane and Carol Beck of Houston, Tex., Douglas and Venetia Beck of McKinnon and Zeb and Ceri Beck of Salt Lake City; five daughters and sons-in-law, Sally and Frank Porenta of Green River, Carol and Clyde Slaugh of McKinnon, Julie and Dave Shillcox of Green River, Penny and Clay Muir of Manila, Utah, and Darla and Mark Hukill of Salt Lake City; two sisters, Mrs. Elliot (Jeanie) Earl of Logan, Utah and Mrs. Calvin (Joyce) Briggs of Selah, Wash.; 23 grandchildren and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, one granddaughter, Heidi Lynn Muir and one great-grandson, Austin Reed Thomas. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 15, 1994 MILFORD EVERSOLE Funeral services for Milford Eversole were conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 10, 1994 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Military graveside funeral services and interment were in the Rest Haven Gardens north of Rock Springs. The Wyoming National Guard conducted the services. Eversole, 76, of 909 Muir Ave., Rock Springs, died at 10:45 a.m. Friday, Jan. 7, 1994 at his home. A resident of Rock Springs for the past 70 years, Eversole died after a lengthy illness. He was born Sept. 18, 1917 in Saratoga, the son of the late Ira and Stella Ladd Eversole. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1935. Eversole married the former Alicia Manning in Rock Springs Dec. 4, 1935. He was a U.S. Marine veteran of World War II. He worked for the Denver Post and retired in 1974. He later went to work for the Rock Springs School District No. 1 and retired in 1982. Eversole was a member of the LDS Church, VFW Post No. 1609, the American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24, and the Excelsior Lodge No. 9 of the IOOF. Survivors include his wife, Alicia Eversole of Rock Springs; one son and daughter-in-law, Milford and Sue Eversole of Northglenn, Colo.; one daughter and son-in-law, Bob and Ira Eversole Flor of Rock Springs; one brother and sister-in-law, Elza and Lois Eversole of Rock Springs; four grandsons, David Eversole of Northglenn, Colo., Bob Joe and Danny FLor of Rock Springs, and Doug Eversole of Redway, Calif. In addition to his parents, Eversole was preceded in death by one brother, Francis Eversole; two grandsons, Michael and Paul Eversole; and one great-grandson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 15, 1994 MARGARET MARY KEMP Graveside funeral services and interment for Margaret Mary Kemp were conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 10, 1994 at the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. The Rev. John Pennington officiated. Mrs. Kemp, 90, of 1445 Uinta Drive, Green River, died at 2:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 7, 1994 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient since Jan. 4. A lifelong resident of Green River, Mrs. Kemp died of a brief illness. She was born Oct. 6, 1903, the daughter of the late Charles and Lillian Whitmore Harris. She attended schools in Green River. She married Allen Kemp in Green River in 1923 and he preceded her in death in November of 1961. Mrs. Kemp was the retired owner and operator of Kemp Motor Company which she and her husband operated for 40 years. Mrs. Kemp was a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church, the Episcopal Guild and the American Legion. Survivors include one brother and sister-in-law, Thomas and Helen Siegel of Cheyenne; one sister, Lillian McCoy of Green River; two nieces, Julie Talley of Laramie and Margaret Stansill of Thermopolis; and one nephew, Steven Siegel of Cheyenne. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 15, 1994 JOSEPH PAUL SMITH SALT LAKE CITY—A memorial service for Joseph Paul Smith was conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 14, 1994 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. The Rev. Nancy Tiegreen, interim pastor of the First Congregational Church, officiated. Inurnment was in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs. Smith, 33, of 560 North 200 West, Salt Lake City, died at 1:10 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 9, 1994 at the Holy Cross Hospital in Salt Lake City where he had been a patient for the past three weeks. A resident of Salt Lake City for the past 13 years and former longtime resident of Farson and Rock Springs, Smith died after a lengthy illness. He was born Aug. 22, 1960 in Fort Campbell, Ky., the son of John W. and Ruth Shupin Ivy. He attended schools in Farson and was a graduate of Farson High School with the class of 1979. Smith was an operation manager for the Alert Communications Company in Salt Lake City. Survivors include his mother, Ruth Wisniski and husband Rodger of Rock Springs; three brothers, James W. Smith and wife Carol, Robert E. Smith and wife Tonya and David Smith, all of Rock Springs; two sisters, Sharon Blashaw of Lake Jackson, Texas, and Johnnie Ruth Stone and husband Bill of Rock Springs; his maternal grandmother, Viola Milnar of Rock Springs and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his fathers, John W. Ivy and George Keith Smith and his maternal grandfather, Joe Mlinar. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 15, 1994 MARGARET LOGAN RAWLINS - Funeral services for Margaret Logan were at 10 a.m. Wednesday at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Rawlins with graveside services scheduled for 2:30 p.m. in Green River. Mrs. Logan, 80, 825 13th St., Rawlins, died at 4 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 8, 1994 at the Park Manor Nursing Home in Rawlins where she had been a patient since Dec. 3. She was born in Green River May 18, 1913, a daughter of Jacob and Anna Lenhart. She attended schools in Green River and graduated with the class of 1931. She worked for Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph for 13 years as chief operator. She married Kenneth Logan April 20, 1947 and moved to Rawlins in 1948. Mrs. Logan was a member of St. Thomas Episcopal Church and a charter member of St. Mary's Altar Guild. She was past president of the VFW Auxiliary and Old Timers Auxiliary in Rawlins. She was a 50-year member of Mystic Chapter No. 8 of the Eastern Star. She also belonged to the Royal Neighbors of America in Green River. Survivors include her husband of Rawlins; a son, Howard, and daughter-in-law, Sue, a grandson, Grant, and a cousin, Marna Grubb, all of Green River. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 15, 1994 CLAUDE EZRA JACO JR. Funeral Services for Claude Ezra Jaco Jr. were conducted at 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 8, 1994 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Military graveside funeral services and interment were in the Riverside Cemetery in Mangum. Jaco, 53, of 1420 Main St., Reliance died at about 11 p.m., Jan. 5, 1994 at his home. A resident of Reliance since 1986 and former resident of California, Jaco died of a sudden illness. He was born Jan. 16, 1940 in Mangum, Okla., the son of Claude Ezra and Mildred Weston Jaco Sr. He attended schools in Mangum. He married the former Brenda Olive in Las Vegas, Nev., May 23, 1987. Jaco was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War, a member of the American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24, and the B.P.O. Elks Lodge. He worked for seven years as the maintenance supervisor at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs. Jaco was currently a self-employed floor covering installer. Survivors include his wife, Brenda Jaco of Reliance; his mother, Mildred Gable of Mangum, Okla.; three sons, Claude Jaco of Roswell, N.M. and Randy and Ronnie Jaco, both of Willow, Okla.: one stepdaughter, Darcia Henry of Oklahoma City; one stepson, Clint Wilson of Bryan, Texas; one brother, Darrell McClendon of Mangum; one sister, Mrs. Jerry (Pat) Thorpe of Magnum; three grandchildren, one aunt and four nieces. Jaco was precededin death by his father, Claude Ezra Jaco Sr. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 15, 1994 GLADYS MARIE HAYNES Gladys Marie Haynes, 66, of 166 Foothill Blvd. Space No. 51, Rock Springs, died at 5 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 9, 1994 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient since Jan. 7. Her body was cremated. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Haynes had been in ill health the past eight years. She was born Feb. 16, 1927 in Big Flat, Ark., the daughter of the late Wayne and Ebby Ariola Norman. She attended schools in Yampa, Colo. and married Kenneth Haynes in Denver March 26, 1946. He preceded her in death on Aug. 21, 1983. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Kenneth (Diana) Rouse of Rock Springs and Linda Marie Sims of Rock Springs, three brothers, Maurice Gibson of Denver, Orville Gibson of Springfield, Ore., and Louis Norman of Texarkana, Ark.; two sisters, Christine Rockhill of Emmett, Idaho and Virginia Sprague of Springfield, six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Haynes was preceded in death by two sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 15, 1994 ELLA GLAGOVICH KUKOY MILBURN KEMMERER - A Funeral mass for Ella Glagovich Kukoy Milburn was Tuesday, Jan. 11, 1994 at noon in the St. Patrick's Church, Diamondville, where rosary services were conducted Monday, Jan. 10, at 7 p.m. Burial was in the Kemmerer South Lincoln Cemetery. Mrs. Milburn, 81, died Jan. 7, 1994 at the Heritage Bennion Care Center in Salt Lake City after a long illness. She was born Oct. 23, 1912 in Glencoe to Joseph and Mary Glagovich. She married Enoch Kukoy Jan. 12, 1940. He died in 1965. She later married Curtis Leroy Milburn. He died in 1974. She went to school in Schofield, Utah, through the eighth grade. She later moved to Cumberland with her family and then settled in Kemmerer. She was living in West Jordan, Utah with her son at the time of her death. She was a member of the Catholic Church and a member of the Slovene National Benefit Society. Survivors include one son, Randall J. Kukoy of West Jordan; two daughters, Betty J. Williams of Granada Hills, Calif., and Teri Gomez of Rock Springs; two brothers, John Glagovich of Anaheim, Calif., and Louis Glagovich of Westminster, Calif., eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, three brothers, Frank, Joe and Paul Glagovich, and two sisters, Mary Ruby and Ann Chadey. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 15, 1994 OWEN FRANCIS “WESTY” WESTENSKOW BRIGHAM CITY, Utah--Funeral services for Owen Francis "Westy" Westenskow were conducted Wednesday, Jan. 5, in the Brigham City, Utah, 11th Ward Chapel with interment in the Brigham City Cemetery. Westenskow, 85, died Saturday, Jan. 1, 1994 in Brigham City. He was born March 27, 1908 in Manti, Utah, a son of Niels Peter and Frances Ann Bench Westenskow. He earned degrees at Snow College and Utah State University. He married Helen Tiller May 28, 1936 in the Logan, Utah, LDS Temple. He taught agriculture for six years at Delta High in Utah and later taught wood shop at Box Elder in Brigham City for 36 years. He was a bishop for the LDS church for eight years. After retirement he continued his interest in carpentry and woodwork, making mantel and grandfather clocks. Survivors include his wife, Helen; two sisters, Fern Bench and Marge Gardner, both of Delta; five daughters, Ann Chadwick, Phoenix, Harriet Johnson, Rock Springs (and son-in-law Wally Johnson, Rock Springs), Carol Johnston, Brigham City, Janet Jones and Jean Fenn, Plain City, Utah; 17 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Elden, and two sisters, Maureen and Romania. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 22, 1994 PAUL ARTHUR INMAN Funeral services for Paul Arthur Inman were conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, 1994 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. The Rev. Richard P. Carlson of the Evangelical Free Church conducted the services. Military graveside services and interment were in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearers were Jeffrey Carlson, Russell Carlson, Mike Jones, Ben Taucher and Bob Anderson. Honorary pallbearers were Dan Walters, Don Porter, Doug Porter, Stevan Smith and Steve Smith. Inman, 45, of 927 A 8th St., Rock Springs, died at about 7 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 11, 1994 in his home. A resident of Rock Springs for the past 25 years and former resident of Green River, Inman died suddenly. According to Sweetwater County Coroner Dale S. Majhanovich, an autopsy revealed he died of a heart attack. He was born Aug. 16, 1948 in Rock Springs, the son of Harold and Katherine Kellogg Inman. He attended schools in Green River and was a U.S. Army veteran. He married the former Sharon Sebunia in Rock Springs June 26, 1987. Inman worked as an electrican for Taylor Electric Company for the past eight years. Survivors include his wife, Sharon of Rock Springs; his father, Harry Inman of Fort Collins, Colo.; three sons, Jeffrey Carlson of Duluth, Minn., Russell Carlson Jr. of Rock Springs, and Gregory Carlson of San Diego; one daughter, Mrs. Michael (Crystal) Jones of Hill Air Force Base; two brothers, Harold Inman of Seattle and Donald Inman of Auburn, Wash.; two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 22, 1994 ALBERT JOSEPH ANGELOVIC A mass of Christian burial for Albert Joseph Angelovic was celebrated at 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 17 at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. The Rev. William Espenshade officiated. A vigil service was celebrated at 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 16, 1994 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Cremation followed the services. Pallbearers were Matt Anderson, John G. Angelovic, John J. Angelovic, Ryan Allen, Dave Stevenson and Pat Wendt. Angelovic, 92, of 610 Massachusetts Ave., Rock Springs, died at 2:15 a.m. Friday, Jan. 14, 1994 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient since Jan. 10. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Angelovic had been in ill health the past one year. He was born in Rock Springs Sept. 9, 1901, the son of the late Stephen and Mary Halenski Angelovic. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1920. He married the former Kathryn Erickson in Paris, Idaho Nov. 11, 1920 and she preceded him in death July 4, 1990. Angelovic was a retired sheep rancher who owned and operated the Maxon Ranch south of Rock Springs for many years until his retirement. He was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, a lifetime member of the B.P.O. Elks Lodge and the Knights of Columbus. Survivors include one daughter-in-law, Sylvia Angelovic of Rock Springs; one sister, Helen Davis of Clearfield, Utah; two grandchildren, Tony Angelovic of Rock Springs and Mrs. Steve (Debbie) Despain of Big Piney; three great-grandchildren, Jennifer and A.J. Angelovic, both of Rock Springs and Kyle Despain of Big Piney. In addition to his parents and wife, Angelovic was preceded in death by two sons, Albert and Harry Angelovic. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 22, 1994 JESS THOMAS TERRY Funeral services for Jess Thomas Terry were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18, 1994 at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel in Green River. The Rev. Anthony Jones, pastor of the First Apostolic Church, conducted the services. Military graveside services and interment were in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Terry, 24, of 460 East Second North, Green River, died on Friday, Jan. 7, 1994 in the Oliva Hotel in Aviano, Italy, a victim of accidental carbon monoxide poisoning. A resident of Green River for the past 13 years and former resident of California and Montana, Terry was a crew chief in the U.S. Air Force stationed in Italy. He was born Jan. 29, 1969 in Oakland, Calif., the son of Michael D. and Holly Lacey Terry. He attended schools in Green River and was a graduate of Green River High School with the class of 1987. He married the former Mauria Griffin in Green River April 13, 1990. He was a member of the Pentecostal Church. Survivors include his wife, Mauria of Green River; his stepfather, Jerry Robinson of Green River; two sons, Jeffrey Lane Terry and Jonathan Scott Terry, both of Green River; one sister, Marguerite Robinson of Green River; paternal step-grandmother, Nadine Chaney of Fremont, Calif.; his maternal grandparents, Lester and Marguerite Lacey of Alameda, Calif., and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Michael D. Terry and his mother, Holly Robinson, his paternal grandparents and his paternal step-grandfather. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 22, 1994 MAX JACK DOLENC Funeral services for Max Jack Dolenc were conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18, 1994 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. The Rev. Don Barnd officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 17, 1994 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Dolenc, 75, of 1239 Ninth St., Rock Springs, died shortly after being admitted to Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 8:51 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, 1994. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Superior, Dolenc died following a lengthy illness. He was born Sept. 25, 1918 in Butte, Mont., the son of the late Ignatz and Frances Dolinar Bozovichar. He was raised by his mother and stepfather, Anton Dolenc. He attended schools in Superior and married the former Elsie Rose Yardas in Farmington, Utah May 16, 1940. Their marriage was later blessed at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs. Dolenc was a retired coal miner who worked at the Sweetwater and Quealy mines for 20 years. He worked for the FMC Corporation as a water tender and bag loader. He was a member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, the United Mine Workers of America, Local 7404 District 22 and the S.N.P.J. Lodge, Lodge, No. 10. Survivors include his wife, Elsie Dolenc of Rock Springs; one son, Max B. Dolenc of Las Vegas, Nev.; one daughter, Rosanne Anselmi of Scottsdale, Ariz.; four brothers, Joe Bozovich, Tony Dolenc, William Dolenc, all of Rock Springs and Danny Dolenc of Aurora, Colo.; six grandchildren, Lisa O’Brien and Gina Anselmi of Scottsdale; Tami Togo of Las Vegas, Patrick Dolenc of Keen, N.H., Paige Laubocker of Ogden, Utah, and Theresa Togo of Las Vegas; one great-grandchild, Lindsay O’Brien of Scottsdale and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Dolenc was preceded in death by his stepfather, one sister, Stella Zaversnik, and one brother, Albert Dolenc. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 22, 1994 BILLEJO LEE CROWSTON Funeral services for BillieJo Lee Crowston were conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, 1994 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. The Rev. Keith Wilson, interim pastor of the Emmanuel Baptist Church conducted the services. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Chris Griffin, Tony Fercovich, William Moore, Terry Narramore, Norm Dona and Brad Ballard. Honorary pallbearers were Michael Cantwell and Travis Aguirre. Mrs. Crowston, 21, of 716 Muir Ave. No. 4, Rock springs, died instantly Tuesday, Jan. 11, 1994, 20.9 miles northwest of Rock Springs on the White Mountain Road County Road 53. She was born Oct. 2, 1972 in Rock Springs, the daughter of Johnny Lee and Sandra Lee Musgrove Aguirre. She attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1991. She married Anthony Wade Crowston in Rock Springs Feb. 14, 1993. Mrs. Crowston did art work and worked for the Kid Care Day Care Center. She was a member of the Methodist Church. Survivors include her parents of Rock Springs; two sisters, Shannon Aguirre and Jamie Aguirre, both of Rock Springs; her paternal grandmother, Pearl Aguirre of Rock Springs; her maternal grandmother, Edith Musgrove of Salt Lake City; several aunts, uncles and cousins and one niece, Randi Aguirre. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Edward Aguirre who died in 1986, her maternal grandfather, Haven Musgrove and her maternal great-grandmother, Thelma Copyak. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 22, 1994 ANTHONY WADE CROWSTON Funeral services for Anthony Wade Crowston were conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, 1994 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. The Rev. Keith Wilson, interim pastor of the Emmanuel Baptist Church conducted the services. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Rod Smith, David Freeman, Gary Valentine, Chris Griffin, Brad Ballard and Tony Fercovich. Honorary pallbearer was Jared Smith. Crowston, 21, of 716 Muire Ave. No. 4, Rock Springs, died Tuesday, Jan. 11, 1994 20.9 miles northwest of Rock Springs on the White Mountain County Road 53. He was born March 22, 1972 in Missoula, Mont., the son of Jim and Lynda Dix Crowston. He attended school in Green River and Montana and married the former Billie Joe Lee Aguirre in Rock Springs Feb. 14, 1993. Crowston worked in the maintenance department of the Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport for the past six months. A resident of Rock Springs for the past two years, he is survived by his mother, Lynda Dix of Casper; his father, James Crowston of Stevensville, Mont. and his stepfather, Harvey Poling of Green River; one sister and brother-in-law, Tonyia and Curtis Moore of Binghamton, N.Y.; his maternal grandparents, Art and Laura Dix of Stevensville; his paternal step-grandmother, Lucille Poling of Rawlins and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents and paternal step-grandfather. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 22, 1994 ARLENE MIRIAM PODBEVSEK Funeral services for Arlene Miriam Podbevsek were conducted at 3 p.m. Monday, Jan. 17, 1994 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. The Rev. John Johansen of the Trinity Lutheran Church officiated. Interment was in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Podbevsek, 68, of 722 Ludvig St., Rock Springs, died at 11:05 a.m. Friday, Jan. 14, 1994 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient since Jan. 12. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Podbevsek died following a sudden illness. She was born Aug. 31, 1925 in Winton, the daughter of the late Andrew and Hanna Karppi Smith. She attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1943. She graduated as a registered nurse from the School of Nursing in Denver. Mrs. Podbevsek served as a cadet nurse in the United States Air Force. She worked as a registered nurse at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County for 33 years and retired in 1989. She was a member of the Lutheran Church. Survivors include one son, Jack Podbevsek of Rock Springs; two daughters and sons-in-law, Lisa and Jose Andicoechea and Laurie and Delbert Gray, all of Rock Springs; four grandchildren, Leontra, Kilji, and Tristan Gray and Joshua Andicoechea, all of Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 22, 1994 HARRY “RICO” VERONDA Funeral services for harry “Rico” Veronda were conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19, 1994 at the First Congregational Church. The Rev. Nancy Tiegreen, interim pastor, officiating. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Emilio Costantino, Richard Costantino, Donald Prehoda, Ole Anselmi, John F. Arambel, and Allan J. Christain. Honorary pallbearers were Alexander Rico Maser, John Michael Bryden Maser, Zachary Douglas Brohman, William Kirk Brohman, Albert Allais, Joseph Sarcletti, Nunzio Ferrero, Ernie Dunn and Lance Collins. Veronda, 79, of 160 West 500 North, Heber, Utah, died at 10:41 a.m. Friday, Jan. 14, 1994 shortly after being admitted to the Utah Valley Regional Medical Center in Provo, Utah. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Veronda died following a brief illness. He was born in Rock Springs Sept. 11, 1914, the son of the late John A. and Sarah Bonomo Veronda. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1933. Veronda was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He married the former Dorothy Wylmuth Bohn in Rock Springs June 5, 1959. She preceded him in death April 8, 1975. Veronda worked as a warehouseman for the Mountain Fuel Supply Company for 33 years and retired in 1975. He was a member of the First Congregational Church, the American Legion and the AARP. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, John Arthur and Nancy Veronda of Loveland, Colo.; two daughters and sons-in-law, JoAnn and Bob Maser of Rock Springs and Jan and William Brohman of Park City, Utah; two brothers, Charles Veronda of Scottsdale, Ariz. and George Veronda of Casper; eight grandchildren, Alex, Doty, John and Sarah Maser, all of Rock Springs, Zachary and Kirk Brohman, both of Park City, Utah and Anthony and Jacob Veronda, both of Loveland, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Veronda was preceded in death by one brother, Arthur Veronda and one sister, Dolly Hudako. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 22, 1994 RONALD FLOYD DEXTER POCATELLO, Idaho -- Graveside services and burial for Ronald Floyd Dexter were in Evanston on Jan. 15. Dexter, 78, died Wednesday, Jan. 12 in Pocatello, Idaho. Dexter was the son of Richard and Elizabeth Williams Dexter. He was born Oct. 30, 1915 in Cumberland. The family later moved to Superior where they lived for many years. Dexter moved to Bountiful, Utah, where he resided with his parents until the time of their deaths, when he moved to Pocatello. Survivors include a sister, Irene Payne of Pocatello and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Dexter was preceded in death by three brothers, Wilbert, who died in infancy, Richard and Melvin Dexter and three sisters, Elaine and Mary, who died in infancy, and Thelma Mae Dexter Overy. Dexter was a member of the LDS Church. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 22, 1994 SEAN LEE PRIVETT Funeral Services for Sean Lee Privett were conducted at 10 a.m. Mondday, Jan. 17, 1994 at the LDS Church, 2035 Edgar St, Rock Springs. Bishop Allen Knight conducted the services, Interment was in the Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park in Salt Lake City. Pallbearers were Steve, Jerry Trujillo, Eddie Muniz, Rodney Rasmussen, Billy Schoenewald and Frank Kaumo. Privett, 21, of 414 Emerald St. Rock Springs, died instantly Tuesday, Jan. 1, 1994, 20.9 miles northwest of Rock Springs on White Mountain Road 53. He was born Aug. 15, 1972 in Boise, Idaho, the son of Roger and Sue Shin Privett. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1990. He attended the University of Minnesota and was presently attending Western Wyoming Community College. While attending college, Privett worked for the Ben's Foodliner and was a member of the National Honor Society and the LDS Church. Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Sue and Steve Morgan of Rock Springs; his father and stepmother, Roger and Donna Privett of Gresham, Ore., two half brothers, Bruce Jennings of Lakeland, Fla. and Kyle Privett of Gresham; one stepbrother. Matthew Bayer of Phoenix, Ariz.; one stepsister, Michelle Bayer of Gresham; his paternal grandparents, Alvin and Lola Privett of Salt Lake City; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 22, 1994 BERNICE WATSON ELLIOTT PINEDALE -- Burial for Bernice Watson Elliott was at Evergreen Memorial Gardens in Kewanee, Ill. Mrs. Elliott, 82, died Wednesday, Dec. 29, at the retirement center in Pinedale. She was a resident of Kewanee, and a frequent visitor in Rock Springs. She was born April 14, 1910 in rural Victoria Township, Ill., a daughter of Jesse C. and Bertha M. Hughes Pierson. She grew up in Elmwood, Ill., graduating from high school There. She attended Illinois Wesleyan University where she was a member of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority. She graduated from Pestalozzi-Froebel University. She was a longtime school teacher, beginning in country schools at the age of 20. She taught primary grades for 24 years in Kewanee where she retired in 1972. During that time she was a charter member of Alpha Iota chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa, an international honorary organization for women educators. She married Archie M. Watson June 10, 1936 in Elmwood He died in 1970. She married J. Kenneth Eliott March 28, 1972 in Kewanee. He died Dec. 2, 1992. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Mike (Sandra Watson) Davich of Rock Springs, a son, Robert A. Watson of Cincinnati; two grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 22, 1994 ADA MAE BEGAY The body of Ada Mae Begay, 60, of Monument Valley, Utah, was returned to Monument Valley for services and interment. Mrs. Begay died at 1 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 15, 1994 at the home of her daughter at 515 Cheyenne St., Green River. Mrs. Begay had been in ill health the past one year and died of natural causes. She was born July 1, 1933 in Narrow Canyon, Ariz., the daughter of Tall and Anna Atene Litsui. She married Ben Begay and was a member of the Native American Church. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 22, 1994 LAURA M. WATTERS OREGON CITY, Ore. - Funeral mass for Laura M. Watters was Saturday, Jan. 15, 1994 at 11 a.m. at Holman and Hankins Mortuary in Oregon City, Ore. Cremation followed the services. Mrs. Watters, 71, 1105 Washington St., Oregon City, Ore., died in the Williamette Falls Hospital in Oregon City after a long illness. She was a member of St. John the Apostle Catholic Church. She was born in Winton July 18, 1922 to George W. and Dolly M. Paris. She received her education in Kemmerer. She married James L. Watters in Sheridan March 17, 1942. They lived in southwestern Wyoming until the early 1950's and then moved to Golden, Colo. They retired and made their home in Oregon for the past 25 years. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, John and Clara Kries and Leo and Maureen Snell, all of Oregon City; six grandchildren and two great-granddaughters: two brothers, George Duvall, Chicago and Samuel Paris, Tinton Falls, N.J.; two sisters, Virginia Gimlin, Urie and Ada Krause, Green River; numerous nieces and nephews. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James L. Watters, and her son, James L. Watters Jr. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 22, 1994 GORDON F. TAYLOR LARAMIE - Funeral services for Gordon F. Taylor were conducted in Laramie Tuesday, Jan. 18, at 10 a.m. at the LDS Church, 15th and Baker, Bishop Michael K. Freeman conducted. Interment followed in Greenhill Cemetery. Pallbearers were Tim McGarvey, Brian McGarvey, Robert Jenkins, Mike Jenkins, Mark Taylor, and Russ Matheson. Honorary pallbearers were David Zumbrenner, Aaron Zumbrenner, Alan Green, Rick Candelaria and Mike Espinoza. Taylor, 86, of Laramie, died Thursday, Jan. 13, 1994 at Bethesda Care Center in Laramie. He was born April 6, 1907 in Salt Lake City, the son of Claude and Florence (Bolto) Taylor. He was raised and received his schooling in Salt Lake City, and worked in Utah until 1933. He married Helen Zumbrenner Dec. 29, 1933 and in 1935 their marriage was sealed in the Salt Lake Temple. In 1933 they moved to Green River where he worked for a dairy delivering milk and working in the plant in all areas, making cheese, ice cream, butter and other dairy products. The dairy then moved to Rock Springs and the family moved to Rock Springs where he continued to work for the dairy until retiring in the late 1960s. In 1974 they moved to Laramie where he worked as custodian at St. Charles and delivered papers, the Laramie Daily Boomerang and Rocky Mountain News, to the news stands around Laramie. He worked in his yard and gardened, and his other hobbies included fishing and boating. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the Teamsters Union. He is survived by his wife, Helen Taylor of Laramie; two daughters, Sandra Jenkins and Marilyn Lankford, both of Laramie; a son, James Douglas Taylor of Rock Springs; a sister, Janice Lasiter of Salt Lake City; 16 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 22, 1994 MILTON AUSTIN HALL LANDER - Services for Milton Austin Hall were Thursday, Jan. 20, 1994 at the Chapel of Mount Hope, Hudson's Funeral Home, Lander. The Rev. Mike Parr of the United Methodist Church officiated. Burial was in the Mount Hope Cemetery, Lander. Pallbearers were Kile Porter. Mark Porter, Dennis Hall, Gary Hall, Lynn Hall, Ricky Bourne, Damian Marsh, William Dow, Patrick Redo and Rick Christensen. Hall, 90, died Sunday, Jan. 16, in Lander at the Westward Heights Care Center. He was born April 22, 1903 in Fort Dodge, Iowa, a son of Ivan Ira and Olive Mae (Hammond) Hall. He married Ardis Irene Baker in Osceola, Clark County, Iowa, June 27, 1923. She preceded him in death March 22, 1978. He worked in Burlington, Iowa, for the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad for five years. He came to Torrington in 1928 and worked at the sugar factory until 1931. He worked in road construction until 1968, residing in Rock Springs until he moved to Lander in 1962. He was a member of the Operating Engineers of Wyoming and the Moose Lodge. Survivors include a daughter, Jackie Porter and her husband, Jim, Elko, Nev.: three sons, Darrel Hall and his wife, Enid, Elko, Norvell Hall and his wife, Donna, Craig, Colo., and Ronald Hall and his wife, Laurie, Rock Springs; a brother, Darwin Hall, Chariton, Iowa; a sister, Delia Baker, Cudahy, Calif. Survivors also include a good friend, Janice Souter; 16 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by one son, three brothers and two sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 22, 1994 NOAH C. PACK Military services for Noah C. Pack were conducted Thursday, Jan. 6, in Oceanside, Calif. at the Allen Brothers Mortuary Chapel. Bishop Terry Miller conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverside National Cemetery, Riverside, Calif. Pack Jr., 69, former Rock Springs’ resident, died Friday, Dec. 31, 1993 in Oceanside. He was born June 8, 1924 in Kemmerer, a son of Noah "Slim" C. and Barbara Pack. He served in World War II with the 6th Marines in the 2nd Marine Division and spent 26 years in the service. During the war he was in the campaigns of Guadalcanal, Saipan, Tarawa and Okinawa. His name is on the World War II monument at the base of the A Street overpass. Survivors include wife, Dorothy Pack, Oceanside; three daughters, Carol Rodriguez and Cherry Sparkles of Oceanside and Melody Goodspeed, Apple Valley, Calif.; a son, Allen Pack of Oceanside; two sisters, Virginia Osselton of Rock Springs and Thelma Hammond of Las Vegas, Nev.’ six grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 22, 1994 BLANCHE TERESA BEAVER LARAMIE - Vigil and rosary service for Blanche Teresa Beaver were Thursday, Jan. 20, at Montgomery Stryker Funeral Home in Laramie. Funeral liturgy was Friday, Jan. 21, at 10 a.m., at St. Laurence O'Toole Catholic Church with the Rev. Gerald Sullivan celebrant. Interment followed in Greenhill Cemetery. Mrs. Beaver, 95, longtime Laramie resident, died Saturday, Jan. 16, 1994, after a three year residence at Mountain Towers Nursing Home in Cheyenne. She was born Sept. 27, 1898 in Cambria, the daughter of Silvio and Orlie (Weghar) Casari. Her parents were territorial homesteaders in the Weston County area. When the mining operation closed in Cambria, she moved in 1928 with her husband, Joseph Corazza, and two daughters to the mining community of Superior. Corazza died in 1945. In 1949, she married Cletis Beaver. When mining ebbed in Superior, the couple moved to Laramie in 1955 for employment at Monolith, and later the University of Wyoming. In addition to her first husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers, Florian, Harry, Sylvester, Pete, and Bruno; her daughter and son-in-law, Adelaide and Avo Pierantoni. She is survived by her husband, Cletis Beaver of Laramie; a daughter and son-in-law, Josephine and Clinton Black of Cheyenne; two stepdaughters, Joy Sue Meese and Dorothy Sturgeon, both in Missouri; a brother, Fred Casari in California, a sister, Helen Siciliano of Michigan. Also surviving are grandchildren, Sandra Johnson of Cheyenne, Dale Pierantoni of Iowa, Louise Morris of Laramie, Joe Pierantoni of California, Clint Black of Laramie, Amy Black of Fort Collins, and eight great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 29, 1994 BETTY JEAN CORAZZA Memorial services for Betty Jean Corazza were conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 25, 1994 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. The Rev. Don Barnd, S.C.J. officiated. Inurnment was in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs. Mrs. Corazza, 68, of 1007 Clark ST., Rock Springs, died at 5 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 20, 1994 at her home. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Corazza died following a lengthy illness. She was born Aug. 17, 1925 in Salt Lake City, the daughter of the late John and Hazel Ayres Duncan. She attended schools in Salt Lake City and Pinedale. She married James D. Corazza in Evanston Aug. 25, 1962 and their marriage was later blessed at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in June of 1988. Mrs. Corazza was a member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Jim of Rock Springs; three sons, Jim A. Corazza and Alfred Floyd Harsha, both of Rock Springs, and Henry L. Harsha of Green River; three daughters, Mrs. Joe (Barbara) Radman and Sheila Corazza, both of Rock Springs, and Mrs. John (Shirley) Hutchins of Love Lock, Nev.; 12 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Corazza was preceded in death by one son, John David Corazza; one sister, Beverly Russel; three half-sisters, Margaret Hafner, Blanche St. Croix and Anita Moyes; two brothers, Cecil Duncan and Walter Duncan; and one half-brother, Jack Edwards. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 29, 1994 WILLIAM ELMER ROBINSON MANILA—Funeral services for William Elmer Robinson were conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 22 at the LDS Church in Manila. Bishop James M. Briggs conducted the services. Interment was in the Manila Cemetery. Pallbearers were Sean Robinson, Thomas Robinson, Cameron Courtwright, Rick Ellsworth, Michael Robinson and Glenn Ellsworth. Honorary pallbearers were Joe Johnson, Delbert Palleson, Robert Briggs, Elbert Steinaker Sr., Charles Murphy, Howard Iverson and Gene Briggs. Robinson, 84, of 2nd North 2nd West, Manila, Utah, died at 1:23 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 19, 1994 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River where he had been a patient for the past two years and four months. A longtime resident of Manila, Robinson died following a lengthy illness. He was born April 13, 1909 in Beaver, Utah, the son of the late William James and Martha Eliza Moyes Robinson. He attended schools in Evanston, McKinnon and Manila. He married the former Clara Geneva Ruble in Manila April 7, 1934 and their marriage was later solemnized in the LDS Temple in Salt Lake City Dec. 21, 1972. Robinson worked as a farmhand, a sheepherder, in the timber industry, as a custodian in the Manila school district and in highway construction for many years. He served on the Daggett County Board of Education for eight years, the Manila Town Council, the Planning Commission, the Aging Board and was a 4-H leader for 10 years. His hobbies were being outdoors, fishing and hunting. He was a member of the LDS Church. Survivors include his wife, Clara Robinson of Manila; three sons, William Arthur Robinson of Rock Springs, Elmer Riley Robinson of Yorba Linda, Calif. and Huston Lorenzo Robinson of Las Vegas, Nev.; two daughters, Juanita A. Ellsworth of Manila and Beverly A. Courtwright of Ottawa, Kansas; one brother, Woodrow A. Robinson of Hudson; three sisters, Vera Smith of Ogden, Utah, Harriet Angeli of Salt Lake City, and Mildred Haslem of Roosevelt, Utah; 17 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Robinson was preceded in death by one brother, Frederick Robinson; one sister, Lydia Brough; three great-grandchildren, Sunshine Rose Jensen, Georgie Blossom Jensen and Leon Joshua Jensen. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 29, 1994 FRANK CARL VOLCIC Funeral services for Frank Carl Volcic were conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 24 at the First United Methodist Church. The Rev. Walt Silveria officiated. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Bill Volsic, Jack Volcic, John Tegel, Bogdoin Wrotkowski, Jose Andicoechea and Luis Salinas. Volcic, 82, of 166 Foothill Blvd., Rock Springs, died at 6:10 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 20, 1994 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient since Jan. 10. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Volcic had been in ill health the past several months. He was born Jan. 29, 1911 in Wilburton, Okla., the son of the late Jacob and Rose Vertochnick Volcic. He attended schools in Rock Springs and married the former Phyllis Madeline Allen in Salt Lake City May 16, 1941. She preceded him in death Jan. 15, 1987. Volcic was a retired coal miner who worked in area coal mines for 25 years. He also worked for the Union Pacific Railroad for 25 years and has been owner and operator of the Volcic Mobile Home Park since 1972. Volcic was a gardener and fisherman. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and the First United Methodist Church. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Marianne Volcic of Rock Springs; two brothers, Jack Volsey and Albert Volsic, both of Rock Springs; one sister, Ann Johnson of Rawlins; seven grandchildren, Allison Shannon of Lawton, Okla., Bobby Volcic, Amy Volcic and Frankie Volcic, all of Rock Springs, Jake Volcic, Phillip Volcic and Jeffrey Volcic, all of Security, Colo. and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Volcic was preceded in death by one daughter, Marie Frances Volcic, who died on July 10, 1985 and one brother, Tony Volcic. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 29, 1994 MAX JACK DOLENC Funeral services for Max Jack Dolenc were conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 18, 1994 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. The Rev. Don Barnd officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 17, 1994 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Dolenc, 75, of 1239 Ninth St., Rock Springs, died shortly after being admitted to Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 8:51 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 13, 1994. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Superior, Dolenc died following a lengthy illness. He was born Sept. 25, 1918 in Butte, Mont., the son of the late Ignatz and Frances Dolinar Bozovichar. He was raised by his mother and stepfather, Anton Dolenc. He attended schools in Superior and married the former Elsie Rose Yardas in Farmington, Utah May 16, 1940. Their marriage was later blessed at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs. Dolenc was a retired coal miner who worked at the Sweetwater and Quealy mines for 20 years. He worked for the FMC Corporation as a water tender and bag loader. He was a member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, the United Mine Workers of America, Local 7404 District 22 and the S.N.P.J. Lodge, Lodge, No. 10. Survivors include his wife, Elsie Dolenc of Rock Springs; one son, Max B. Dolenc of Las Vegas, Nev.; one daughter, Rosanne Anselmi of Scottsdale, Ariz.; four brothers, Joe Bozovich, Tony Dolenc, William Dolenc, all of Rock Springs and Danny Dolenc of Aurora, Colo.; six grandchildren, Lisa O’Brien and Gina Anselmi of Scottsdale; Tami Togo of Las Vegas, Patrick Dolenc of Keen, N.H., Paige Laubocker of Ogden, Utah, and Theresa Togo of Las Vegas; one great-grandchild, Lindsay O’Brien of Scottsdale and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Dolenc was preceded in death by his stepfather, one sister, Stella Zaversnik, and one brother, Albert Dolenc. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 29, 1994 MARY SUTTER ROY LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Funeral services for Mary Sutter Roy were Saturday, Jan. 19, 1994 at the Ola United Methodist Church with the Rev. Fred Goates officiating. Burial was in the Sandlin Cemetery in Ola, Ark. Pallbearers were Bobby Roy, Danny Roy, Jeffrey Roy, Bryan Harris, Doug Jones and Jeff Nichols from Ola. Mrs. Roy, 70, of Ola died Friday, Jan. 14, 1994 at The University of Arkansas Medical Center in Little Rock. She was born Jan. 31, 1923 in Panama, Okla., a daughter of the late John and Effie Davidson Sutter. She was a homemaker and the widow of the late Sullivan "Jake" Roy and was also preceded in death by one son, Charles Sullivan Roy. Survivors include two sons, John Roy of Ola and Jim Roy of Rock Springs; one brother, Grady Sutter of McCurtain, Okla.; one sister, Edith Decker, also of McCurtain; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 29, 1994 FRANK EARL WING EVANSTON - Funeral services for Frank Earl Wing were in the Evanston LDS 4th Ward Chapel Monday, Jan. 24, 1994 at 11 a.m. Interment was in the Evanston Cemetery. Wing, 92, died Jan. 19 at his home in Evanston. He was born May 4, 1901 in Los Angeles, a son of John William and Sarah Matilda Searle Wing. He married Maude Annie Hutchinson Oct. 18, 1924 in Ogden, Utah. Their marriage was later solemnized in the West Jordan LDS Temple. He was an engineer for the Union Pacific Railroad, a member of the LDS Church and a member of the U.P. Old Timers. He is survived by his wife, Maude of Evanston, a son, Frank Harold Wing of Evanston; a daughter, Mrs. Jack (Carol) Buckley of Lyman; 14 grandchildren and 45 great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 5, 1994 CHARLES ZANATIAN A memorial service for Charles Zanatian was conducted Saturday, Jan. 29, at 11 a.m. at the Church of the Holy Communion, Second and B streets. Zanatian, 73, Rock Springs, died at 8:20 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 26, 1994 in Salt Lake City. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Zanatian had been in ill health for the past several years. He was born Oct. 13, 1920, a son of Mikhail and Zar-Tar Zanatian. He was a veteran of World War II. He is survived by his wife, Eileen, of Rock Springs; a son, Michael, and daughter-in-law, Joyce, Concord, N.C.; a son, Fred, and daughter-in-law, Carol, Green River; a daughter, Caroline, and son-in-law, Tom Shepherd, Concord; a daughter, Charlene, and son-in-law, Paul Knezovich, Rock Springs; a daughter, Cheryl, Laramie; seven grandchildren, Adam Zanatian, Travis Zanatian, Matthew Zanatian, Andy Shepherd of Concord, Hunter and Charlsey Knezovich of Rock Springs and Caralyn June Zanatian of Green River; a brother, Carl Zanatian of Niagara Falls, N.Y.; a sister, Nancy Zanatian, Niagara Falls; a sister, Arx Marsh, Gasport, N.Y.; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 5, 1994 SHAD ALLAN SIEGEL A Mass of Christian burial for Shad Allan Siegel was celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 3, 1994 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2, 1994 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Joe Troester, Glenn Troester, Jean Soule, Steve Moore, Chris Harris and Joe Taylor. Siegel, 27, of Rock Springs, died shortly after arrival at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 4:05 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 29, 1994. According to Sweetwater County Coroner’s Office, Mr. Siegel was completing maintenance on drag line No. 2 at the number 8 pit at the Black Butte Coal Company when he was accidentally electrocuted at about 2:05 p.m. He was born Nov. 29, 1966 in Green Bay, Wis., the son of Arvid John and Marilyn Jean Wiese Siegel. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1985. He serve din the United States Air Force as an air policeman and attended college in Mountain Home, Idaho, while in the military and Boise State College in Boise, Idaho. Siegel was employed as a welder-mechanic for the Wyoming Maintenance Company of Rock Springs for the past five and a half months. Siegel was active in baseball and was an avid hunter. He was a member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Survivors include his parents, Arvid and Marilyn Siegel; his former wife, Cathy Siegel; two sons, John Bryan Siegel and David Joshua Siegel; one brother and sister-in-law, Shawn Michael and Cindy Siegel; one sister, Kristin Marie Siegel, all of Rock Springs; his paternal grandmother, Althea Siegel; his maternal grandparents, Frank and Estelle Wiese, all of Two Rivers, Wis.; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and three nieces. He was preceded in death by one sister, Ana Lisa Siegel, who died Nov. 12, 1988, and his paternal grandfather, Marvin Siegel. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 5, 1994 ADOLPH “DINEY” FLORETTA A Mass of Christian burial for Adolph “Diney” FLoretta was celebrated at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 2, 1994 at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. The Rev. William Espenshade officiated. A vigil service with rosary was celebrated at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 1, 1994 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Saint Joseph’s Cemetery. Pallbearers were Pat McFadden, Jack Nimmo, Robert Johnson, Steve Taylor, Wesley Eversole and Adolph (Dutch) Menghini. Floretta, 94, of 1325 Sage St., Rock Springs, died at 2:28 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 30, 1994 at the Sage View Care Center where he had been a patient for the past two and a half years. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former longtime resident of Superior, Floretta had been in ill health the past one year. He was born Oct. 26, 1899 in Cloz, Val de Non, Tyrol, Austria, the son of the late Cesare and Mary Franch Floretta. He attended schools in Superior and married the former Mary Menghini at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Rock Springs June 4, 1924. She preceded him in death Dec. 17, 1985. Floretta began working in the coal mines at the age of 12 years old. He worked as a machine boss for the Union Pacific Coal Company where he worked in the mines at Stansbury, Reliance, Hanna and Superior for 50 years. He was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Floretta was preceded in death by one son, Emmett Floretta, who died in 1942, and two sisters, Fannie Menghini and Teolinda Santini. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 5, 1994 JAMES WENDELL DOWLEY Funeral services for James Wendell Dowley were conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 1, 1994 at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel in Green River. Bishop Ralph Wall of the LDS Church in Green River conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River with military graveside services. Pallbearers were Michael Holden, Lonnie Holden, Jeramie Holden, Todd Dowley, Tim Gibson and Ray Hollinger. Dowley, 70, of 586 East 4th South, Green River, died Friday, Jan. 28, 1994 at his home. A longtime resident of Green River, Dowley died following a lengthy illness. He was born June 12, 1923 in Spanish Fork, Utah, the son of the late Moses Pratt and Sarah Anne Hardy Dowley. He attended schools in Spanish Fork and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He married the former Virginia Larsen in Green River Dec. 6, 1980 and she preceded him in death Nov. 2, 1991. Dowley worked as a maintenance foreman for the city of Green River. Dowley also worked for the Geneva Steel Company and the Hurst Ready Mix Company. He was a member of the VFW club and the Fraternal Order of Eagles and the Hilltop Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, Jimmy Blaine Dowley of Lyman and David Murdock Dowley of Midvale, Utah; one step-son, Jimmy Larsen of Kemmerer; one daughter, Mrs. Shauna Fantin of Green River; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Dowley was preceded in death by one son, Larry James Dowley, one brother and one sister. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 5, 1994 EVELYN PORTER A memorial service for Evelyn Porter was Saturday, Jan. 29 at 1 p.m. It was at the First United Methodist Church, 1515 Edgar St., Rock Springs, the Rev. Walt Silveria officiated. The daughter of Blaine and Tammy Robertson Porter was born July 29, 1993 in Weiden, Germany and died Jan. 11, 1994 at Walter Reed Hospital in Washington, D.C. Funeral services were Jan. 18 in Newcastle with burial in Greenwood Cemetery. Survivors include her parents, Blaine and Tammy Porter of Fort Belvoir, Va.; paternal grandparents, Don and Virginia Porter of Newcastle; maternal grandparents, Ken and Linda Malkuch of Bend, Ore., and Vernon and Peggy Robertson of Rock Springs; paternal great-grandmothers, Marian Gilmer of Upton and Martha Porter of Glenrock; maternal great-grandparents Alice Robertson and Eve Spence of Rock Springs, and Robert Spence of Yuma, Ariz., Harold and Phoebe Malkuch of Cody and Jack and Ora Mahaney of Mesa, Ariz. She was preceded in death by three great-grandfathers and one great-great-grandmother. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 5, 1994 HELVI LAITINEN MIKULKA Memorial services for Helvi Laitenen Mikulka were Jan. 12, 1994 at the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church in Pasadena, Calif. Her body was cremated. Mrs. Mikulka died on Jan. 9, 1994, in Pasadena. Her death followed a brief illness. She was a former resident of Rock Springs. She was born Jan. 11, 1916 in Superior, the daughter of Finnish immigrants Sulo and Ida Laitinen. She grew up in Rock Springs, graduating from Rock Springs High School. She graduated cum laude with a bachelor’s degree in business administration from the University of Southern California in 1938. She married Stan Mikulka Dec. 22, 1947. Mrs. Mikulka was a frequent visitor to Rock Springs; her last visit in the summer of 1993. Her lifelong pleasures were dancing and travel, and, in recent years, her adventures took her to Alaska, Hawaii, Mexico, new Zealand and Australia, as well as many destinations within the lower 48 States. She is survived by two sons, Michael and Mark, and a daughter, Kim, and four grandchildren, all of Southern California. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 5, 1994 DONEY GUTIERREZ A Mass of Christian burial for Doney Gutierrez was celebrated at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 4, 1994 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb.3, 1994 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Rock Springs. Doney Gutierrez, 77, of 1116 Main St., Reliance, died at 8:16 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 30, 1994 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient since Jan. 10. A longtime resident of Reliance, Mrs. Gutierrez had been in ill health the past six months. She was born Sept. 5, 1916 in Walsenburg, Colo., the daughter of the late Remijo and Nevies Gonzales Guillen. She attended schools in Colorado and married George Andrew in Raton, N.M. He preceded her in death Dec. 30, 1980. Mrs. Gutierrez was a member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, the St. Monica’s Sodality, the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary, the Homemakers arts and crafts and the Catholic Golden Age. Survivors include three sons, Dave Gutierrez of Rock Springs, Bob Gutierrez of Riverton and George Gutierrez of Houston, Texas; one brother, Henry Guillen of Mississippi; three grandchildren, Vincent and Curtis Gutierrez of Houston, and Bobby Gutierrez of Riverton; two great-grandchildren, Heather and Amy Gutierrez, both of Houston; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Gutierrez was preceded in death by two brothers. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 5, 1994 LOUIS PODBEVSEK GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.—Services for Louis Podbevsek were in Grand Junction, Colo. Burial was in Memorial Gardens Cemetery, Grand Junction. Podbevsek, 3210 Road D ¾, Grand Junction, Colo., died Thursday, Jan. 27, 1994 at his home after a long illness. He was 80. Podbevsek was a coal miner who worked for Union Pacific Coal Co. in Rock Springs; and Thompson Creek Coal and Coke and Troy Cleaners, both in Glenwood Springs, Colo. He was a Clifton, Colo. resident since 1980. He was born June 27, 1913, to Joseph and Veronica Parrish Podbevsek in Castle Gate, Utah. He spent his childhood in Winter Quarter and Scofield, Utah, and attended schools in Scofield. He married Artel Walker Nov. 24, 1938, in Evanston. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Manti, Utah, Temple. She survives. Podbevsek was a member of the Mormon Church’s Eleventh Ward and United Mine Workers of America Local 6417. He was a fisherman and hunter and his hobbies included motorcycling and square dancing. Other survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, LaMar and Joan Podbevsek of Glenwood Springs; a daughter and son-in-law, Jeanette and Millard Graham of Golden, Colo.; two brothers, Frank of Price, Utah, and Stanley of Scofield; three sisters, Frances Elzey of Carson City, Nev., and Veronica Haycock of Spring Glen, Utah, and Alice Schmidt of Price; 11 grandchildren; and 31 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a brother, a sister, a grandson and two great-granddaughters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 5, 1994 TROY LEE MCCARTNEY Troy Lee McCartney, 26, of Knoxville, Tenn., died Friday, Jan. 21, 1994 at Richmond, Va., as a result of a truck accident. McCartney was born April 30, 1967 in Huron, S.D., to Gene Roy McCartney and Janie McCool Allen. He attended schools in Big Piney, Evanston, and Riverton and graduated from Buffalo High School, Buffalo, with the class of 1985. He joined the U.S. Navy in the spring of 1986, serving in the Persian Gulf. He served in Japan during the Desert Storm Conflict. He was discharged as a gas turbine system electrician second class in the spring of 1992. He was engaged to be married to Hope Justice of Knoxville. He had been living in Knoxville during the past year and was employed by the Eli Witt Co. He is survived by his father and stepmother, Gene and Tina McCartney, of Rock Springs; his mother, Janice McCool Allen of Silverton, Ore.; one brother, Marty of Sioux Falls, S.D.; one sister, Chantel; two half-brothers, Cory and Shawn, and one half-sister, Stephanie, all of Rock Springs; grandparents, William McCool, of St. Lawrence, S.D., and Mary McCartney Goodall, of Miller, S.D.; and many aunts uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by one uncle, Robert McCool, two cousins, his maternal grandmother, Leona McCarl McCool, and his paternal grandfather, Roy Gene McCartney. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 5, 1994 GEORGE E. MCDANIEL OOLOGAH, Okla.—Former Rock Springs resident George E. McDaniel, 66, died Tuesday, Jan. 25, in Oklahoma. Services were Friday in Oklahoma. He was born June 5, 1927 in Bethany, Mo., a son of Milton Beverage and Flora Elizabeth Price McDaniel. He grew up and attended schools in Albany, Mo., and then served a brief stint in the United States Navy. He married Helen Bell Aug. 6, 1946 in Troy, Kan. He was a millwright worker and member of the Millwright and Carpenter unions. The McDaniel family lived in Missouri, Kansas, Colorado and 16 years in Rock Springs before moving to Oologah, Okla., about three years ago. In addition to his work as a millwright, he was a silversmith and wood craftsman. His hobbies were hunting and fishing. Survivors include his wife of the home; a son and daughter-in-law, Spike and Betty McDaniel of Claremore, Okla.; a daughter and son-in-law, Libby and Chuck Kirts of Rock Springs; a sister, Lucille Thompson, El Dorado Springs, Mo.; brothers and sister-in-law, Frank McDaniel, Wichita, Kan., and Gene and Lucy McDaniel, Bristow, Okla.; granddaughters, Tracie and husband Jeff Brooks, Claremore, Lexann McDaniel, Claremore, and Shelley Pradmore, Rock Springs; step-grandson, Chris Kirts, Rock Springs; a great-grandson, Jeffery Montana Brooks, Claremore. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 5, 1994 JOHN CYRIL BOZNER SR. A Mass of Christian burial for John Cyril Bozner Sr. was celebrated Wednesday, Feb. 2, 1994 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated Tuesday, Feb. 1, 1994 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Mike Hafner, Kevin Hafner, Cory Hafner, John Allen Wisniewski, Steven Wisniewski and John Wisniewski. Honorary pallbearers were “B” Carter, Randy Kessner, Joe Bozner, Max Bozner, Martin Sturman, Aaron Chilcoat, Don Brueland and Lou Wille. Bozner Sr., 75, of 616 4th Avenue West, Rock Springs, died Saturday, Jan. 29, 1994, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Bozner died following a brief illness. He was born April 12, 1918 in Rock Springs, the son of the late Frank and Mary Buh Bozner. He attended schools in Rock Springs. He married the former Evelyn Barre in Manila, Utah Nov. 2, 1940 and they had their 50th anniversary blessed at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Bozner was a retired miner who worked for the Union Pacific Coal Company for 21 years and the FMC Corporation where he worked as a machine operator and later in the ventilation department until his retirement in 1980. Bozner was a member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, the United Mine Workers of America Local 7404, the Catholic Golden Age and the Young at Heart Senior Citizens Center. Bozner was also an amateur archaeologist who also like to fish, hunt, garden, cook and make sausages. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn Bozner of Rock Springs; one son and daughter-in-law, John and Ann Bozner Jr. of Golden, Colo.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Jonelle and Henry Hafner, and Patricia and Alan Wisniewski, all of Rock Springs; two brothers, Alfred Bozner of Rock Springs, and Carl Bozner of Butte, Mont.; one sister, Molly Myers of Salmon, Idaho; his grandchildren, Michael and Denise Hafner, Kevin Hafner, Cory Hafner, Cindy and Randy Kessner, Jeanne, John Allen, Steven and Josh Wisniewski, “B” and Robin Carter, Charlotte, Hilda and Christopher Bozner; his great-grandchildren, Mike, Addy and Haley Hafner, Allison Carter, Corryn Hafner and Kyndra Wisniewski; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Bozner was preceded in death by three brothers, Max, Louis and Joe Bozner; and three sisters, Anne Finnegan, Mary Zupence and Angela Yenko. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 12, 1994 ANSTA MARIE HICKERSON Funeral services for Ansta Marie Hickerson were conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 7 at the LDS Church, 2055 Edgar St., Rock Springs. Bishop Ed Eyering conducted the services. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Ken Noble, Russ Noble, Fred Bath, Bill Harns, Mike Macky and Steve Hickerson. Honorary pallbearers were Randy Longoria and Paul Montgomery. Mrs. Hickerson, 79, of 1445 Uinta Drive, Green River, died at 1:47 a.m. Friday, Feb. 4, 1994 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River where she had been a resident since Feb. 22, 1991. A resident of Green River for the past three years and former longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Hickerson died from progressive supra nuclear palsy. She was born Aug. 8, 1914 in Lyman, the daughter of the late Charles E. and Marie Jensen Phillips. She attended schools in Lyman and was a graduate of Lyman High School with the class of 1932. Mrs. Hickerson was valedictorian of her class. She married Richard J. Hickerson in Lyman June 25, 1934 and he preceded her in death June 2, 1968. Mrs. Hickerson worked as a sales clerk for the Dyes Office Supply and Anthony’s for many years. She was a member of the LDS Church. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Marilynn and James Noble of Rock Springs; one brother, Sylvester Phillips of Lyman; two sisters, Frances Will and Thelma Williams, both of Provo, Utah; one daughter-in-law, Nancy L. Hickerson of Rock Springs; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Hickerson was preceded in death by one son, Richard Larry Hickerson who died Dec. 16, 1982, and three brothers, Joy, Desmond and Leland Phillips. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 12, 1994 FRANK J. KRASOVEC Funeral services for Frank J. Krasovec were conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 10, 1994 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. The Rev. Walt Silveria officiated. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Bob Cuthbertson, Roger Moylen, Raymond Wall, Emil Bartolic, Tony Demshar and John Tolar. Honorary pallbearers were Frank Yugovich, Martin Sherman, Alfred DeBernardi, Henry Fleming, Herman Albertini, Max Lebar, Roger Wisniewski, Jeffrey Krasovec and Henry Zampedri. Krasovec, 89, of 1105 Lee St., Rock Springs, died at about 8:45 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 6, 1994 at his home. A resident of Rock Springs since 1932, Krasovec had been in ill health the past three years. He was born April 29, 1904 in Calumet, Mich., the son of the late John and Mary Puhek Krasovec. He completed eight years of school in Butte, Mont. He married the former Leona Sturman in Green River April 2, 1936. He was employed for 31 years as a weigh master at Stansbury by the Union Pacific Coal Company. Following his retirement from the Union Pacific Coal Company, he worked for 15 years in the surveying department of the Wyoming Highway Department in Rock Springs, retiring from there in 1970. He was a lifetime member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 151, the A.F.U. Lodge No. 202, Young at Heart Senior Citizens Center and the United Mine Workers of America, Local 7404. Krasovec’s hobbies were fishing, construction on his home and arrowhead hunting. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Leona Krasovec of Rock Springs; one son and daughter-in-law, Ron and Helen Krasovec of Burlington, Mass.; one sister, Mrs. Douglas (Dorothy) Eby of Los Altos, Calif.; two grandchildren, Jeffrey and Scott Krasovec of Burlington and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Krasovec was preceded in death by two brothers, Rudy and Jack Krasovec, and two sisters, Mae Russold and Helen Burdick. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 12, 1994 ROGER JAMES SMITH Funeral services for Roger James Smith were conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 8, 1994 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. The Rev. Walt Silveria of the First United Methodist Church officiated. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Fred Smith, Dave Egbert, Dwight Zuehlsdorff, Larry Hilkey, Mark Johnson and Russ Robinson. Honorary pallbearers were Steve Larson and Roy Schupe. Smith, 50, of 117 Grant St., Rock Springs, died at about 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 5, 1994 at the La Barge Rig Unit 55-17 southwest of Big Piney from injuries he sustained in a drilling accident. A resident of Rock Springs for the past two and one-half years, Smith was born Sept. 1, 1943 in Alameda, Calif., the son of James and Kay Edwards Smith. He attended schools in Roosevelt, Utah, and was a graduate of the Union High School with the class of 1961. Smith was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. He married the former Susan Aguiniga in Las Vegas, Nev., Feb. 28, 1976. Smith worked as a tubing operator for Nowcam for the past three years. Smith also worked as a driver for the Greyhound Bus Lines prior to working for Nowcam. He was a member of the LDS Church. Survivors include his wife, Susan Smith of Rock Springs; his mother, Kay Smith of Sun Valley, Nev.; two sons, Roger Smith Jr. of Rock Springs and Byran Smith of Vernal, Utah; four daughters, Kim Thurston of Las Cruces, N.M., Tracie Rhodes of Vernal, Utah, Latisha Kemp of Logan, Utah, and Dawn Obregon of Rock Springs; two brothers, Larry Laub of Mountain Home, Idaho and Ed Smith of Coalville, Utah; one sister, Janice Shuman of Las Vegas, Nev.; 10 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 12, 1994 MABEL PHILBRICK MANILA, Utah—Mabel Philbrick, 85, of Manila, Utah, died at 1 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 8, 1994 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River. Her body was cremated. A longtime resident of Manila, Mrs. Philbrick died following a lengthy illness. She was born Feb. 5, 1909 in Big Sandy, the daughter of the late Henry and Maude Huff Williams. She attended schools and was a graduate of high school in 1927. She graduated as a registered nurse from college and worked as a nurse for 47 years until her retirement in 1970. She married Nels Philbrick in Cody Aug. 29, 1935. Survivors include her husband of Manila; three sisters, Jeanette Simkin of Rock Springs, Ellen Richie of Boulder and Alma Golliher of Riverton; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Philbrick was preceded in death by four brothers, Henry, Jared, William “Bill”, and Paul Williams and one sister, Dorothy. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 12, 1994 AGNES McFARLAND PINEDALE—A memorial service for Agnes McFarland was conducted Saturday, Jan. 29, 1994 at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Pinedale. She was born at the Diamondville home of her parents, Mary MacLeod and Robert M. Harrower, on Feb. 14, 1919, the seventh of nine children born to this immigrant couple from northern Scotland. After graduating from Kemmerer High School, she received her nursing degree from the Wyoming Hospital Nursing School in Rock Springs. She worked as a nurse in several hospitals around the country before meeting and marrying Robert L. McFarland in September 1946. They resided and raised their family of one son and three daughters in Pinedale since 1951. She was a member of the Wyoming Nurses Association, American Red Cross, Disabled American Veterans Auxiliary and the Sublette County Historical Society. She was active in the VFW Auxiliary and belonged to the Episcopal Church. Mrs. McFarland was preceded in death by her parents; five brothers, Norman M., James K., Robert M., Thomas S., Andrew A.; two sisters, Ruth Marie Harrower and Margaret Haddenham; and one son, Brad R. She is survived by her husband Robert; three daughters, Sandra Brewer, Mary McFarland and Middy Dutton; two grandchildren, Seth and Laura Brewer; one sister, Mary Purdy of Cheyenne; and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 19, 1994 DONNIE JOE ANGEL Memorial services for Donnie Joe Angel were conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 12, 1994 at the Greenview Memorial Chapel, 3657 Old Chisolm Road, Florence, Ala. The body was cremated. Angel, 46, of 1634 3rd Avenue East No. 9, Rock Springs, died at about 2 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 3, 1994, at his home. A resident of Rock Springs since 1960, Angel died suddenly. According to the Sweetwater County Coroner’s Office, an autopsy performed early Thursday morning revealed that Angel died of natural causes. He was born in Florence June 18, 1947, the son of the late Cornelius and Ethel Atkinson Angel. Angel attended schools in Cloverdale, Ala. He was employed as an operator for the Stafford Backhoe Service for the past three years. He was a member of the Methodist Church. Survivors include his girlfriend, Terrie Thibert of Rock Springs; one son, Donnie Joe Angel II of Birmingham, Ala.; one daughter, Kimberly Staggs of Florence; two brothers, Charles Angel and Cecil Angel, both of Florence; three sisters, Bobby Bourden of Rock Springs, Shelby Crosswhite of Decatur, Ala. and Betty of New York. Angel was preceded in death by his parents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 19, 1994 ROBERT J. UHREN SR. Graveside services for Robert J. Uhren Sr. were 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16, 1994 at the Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs. The IOOF conducted the services. Pallbearers were Cynthia Yansey, Zak Yansey, Elaine Uhren, Bruce Uhren, Kevin Caldwell and Jon Caldwell. Honorary pallbearers were Harry Cottrell, Joe Kaumo and Robert “Skip” Van Valkenburg. Uhren, Sr., 76, of 1437 Main St., Reliance, died at 8:38 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 13, 1994 at the Holy Cross Hospital in Salt Lake City, where he had been a patient since Feb. 8. A longtime resident of Reliance, Uhren had been in ill health the past six weeks. He was born Feb. 20, 1917 in Mulberry, Kan., the son of the late Joseph Robert and Julia Eva Uhren. He attended schools in Reliance and was a graduate of Reliance High School with the class of 1934. He married the former Rose Baker in Manila Oct. 15, 1940. Uhren worked as a coal miner for the Union Pacific Coal Company until their closure and later went to work as a machinist for the FMC Corporation until his retirement in 1980. He was a member of the United Mine Workers of America, the IOOF and the Young at Heart Senior Citizens Center. Survivors include his wife, Rose Uhren of Reliance; two sons and daughters-in-law, Dr. Robert Uhren Jr. and Dr. Cynthia Yancey of Ashville, N.C. and Bruce and Elaine Uhren of Albuquerque, N.M.; one daughter and son-in-law, Marsha and Jon Caldwell of Federal Way, Wash.; one brother, Joseph Uhren of St. Helena, Calif.; three grandsons, Kevin and Scott Caldwell of Federal Way and Robert Uhren of Ashville, one granddaughter, Shannon Caldwell of Federal Way; two step-grandsons, Zak and Jacob Yancey of Ashville; one step-granddaughter, Sarah Yancey of Ashville and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Uhren was preceded in death by one sister, Julia Brooks. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 19, 1994 MRS. JOHN WARREN (LOUISE) BUCKLES Mrs. John Warren (Louise) Buckles of Hot Springs Village, Ark., died Feb. 8, 1994 in Dallas. Her body was cremated. She was the widow of John Warren Buckles, former Reliance resident. She died following a short illness. She was born in Oak Park, Ill., to William and Amanda Hickey. She married John Warren Buckles May 14, 1947 in Los Angeles. They lived in Houston many years then retired to Hot Springs Village. They were frequent visitors to Rock Springs and Reliance. She is survived by one sister, Mrs. Andrew (Ruth Marie) Speeder of Chicago, and a sister-in-law, Mrs. Bob (Norma) Gamble of Burntfork. She is survived by many nieces and nephews in the Rock Springs area and elsewhere. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 19, 1994 GERALD IRVING “BUD” MARBLE Gerald Irving “Bud” Marble, 70, of 30 Clearview Drive No. 9, Rock Springs, died at 9:50 a.m. Friday, Feb. 11, 1994 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient since Feb. 9, 1994. His body was cremated. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Marble died following a lengthy illness. He was born Feb. 6, 1924 in Deweyville, Box Elder County, Utah, the son of the late Henry Irving and Louise Tibbets Marble. He grew up and attended schools in Utah and attended Bear River High School. Marble joined the CCCs and later entered the U.S. Army. During World War II, he served in active duty in the South Pacific for three years. He received several medals for his conduct and bravery during the war. After his discharge from the military, Marble became a professional truck driver. He married Nedra Lamb Christensen in 1948. They raised three children and were later divorced. He married the former Rose Luthie in Manila, Utah, Feb. 11, 1978. Marble moved his family to Rock Springs in 1953 where he drove for the Union Pacific Truck Lines for many years. His hobbies were camping, boating, fishing and hunting. He was a member of the LDS Church and the Western Teamster’s Union. Survivors include his wife, Rose Marble of Rock Springs; one son, Troy Marble and his fiancé, Joanne, of Evanston; one stepson, Dr. Grant Christensen of Rock Springs; one daughter, Sherry Hymel of Evanston; one stepbrother, Dewain Loveland of Willard Bay, Utah; two stepsisters, Janice Gardner and Ione Smith, both of Deweyville; one grandson, Nicholas Marble of Evanston; three step-grandchildren, Neil, Many and Emily Christensen all of Rock Springs; one aunt, June Marble of Deweyville and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Marble was preceded in death by one son, Donald; one sister, Emma Lou Beardsley; his stepmother, Edna Marble; one stepsister, Lou Knudsen and one stepbrother, Lyle Loveland. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 19, 1994 KATHERINE WERTHEIM EVANS RAWLINS—Funeral services for Katherine Wertheim Evans were Monday, Feb. 14, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Hanna with the Rev. Ray Moss officiating. Interment was in the Hanna Cemetery. Mrs. Evans, 93, died in Valley View Villa Nursing Home in Fort Morgan, Colo., Wednesday, Feb. 4, 1994. She was born Sept. 16, 1900 in Hanna. She was raised in Hanna and Elk Mountain and attended high school in Cheyenne. She attended college at St. Mary’s of Notre Dame in South Bend, Ind. Following college, she returned to Elk Mountain where she worked for the Elk Mountain Trading Company. She married Joseph Evans on June 23, 1924 in Rawlins. They later moved to Hanna. He died Oct. 17, 1975. She moved to Fort Morgan in 1976 to be near her daughter. She was a member of St. Helena Catholic Church in Fort Morgan. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Wales, Fort Morgan, Mrs. Patricia McArdle, Riddle, Ore., and Mary Yvonne Schroeder of Glenrock; one sister, Mrs. Nan Stanton of Lamarque, Texas; 20 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren. She was also preceded in death by one son, John Evans, in 1984, two brothers and one sister. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 19, 1994 JOUBERT LEROY LARSEN COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.—Joubert Leroy Larsen, 93, died Wednesday, Feb. 9, 1994 in Colorado Springs, Colo., after an illness of several months. The body was cremated. He was born Nov. 21, 1900 in Rock Springs, a son of Tony and Elizabeth Jamieson Larsen. He attended Rock Springs schools and married Josephine Myska Sept. 22, 1922 in Kemmerer. He lived in Rock Springs about 50 years and worked for the Union Pacific Coal Company. He had lived in Colorado Springs since 1974 and was also a former resident of Oakland, Calif. Survivors include his wife in Colorado Springs; two daughters, Verlee Larsen Waterman, Colorado Springs, and Alma Larsen Joslin, Wilmington, Del.; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Earl Larsen, and three sisters, Grace Rogers, Alma Kendall and Hazel Williamson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 19, 1994 ALYCE VINCENT COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.—Funeral services for Alyce Vincent were Friday, Feb. 18, at 3 p.m. at the Swan-Law Cascade Chapel, Colorado Springs, Colo. Her body was cremated. Mrs. Vincent, 61, Colorado Springs, died Wednesday, Feb. 16, 1994 in Colorado Springs. She was born June 16, 1932 in Medford, Ore., a daughter of Henry and Isabelle Realone Gault. She graduated from high school in Medford. She married Donald D. Vincent Sept. 9, 1960 in Medford. She was a homemaker. When the lived in Rock Springs she owned and operated the Touch of Class flower shop. She was a member of the Episcopal Church. Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Candice Geiser, Puyallup, Wash., and Donette Vincent, Colorado Springs; a son, Donald A. Vincent, Colorado Springs; a twin brother, Alan Gault, Fernadale, Wash.; a sister, Yvonee Bianco and five grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 19, 1994 RUSSELL D. BOREN Russell D. Boren, 40, of 20 Bowker Road, Rock Springs, died shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 1:14 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 17, 1994. His body was returned to Wellington for funeral services and interment. A resident of Rock Springs the past two and a half years, Boren died suddenly. According to the Sweetwater County Coroner’s office an autopsy will eb performed Thursday evening to determine the cause of death. He was born Aug. 12, 1953 in Wellington, Utah, the son of Clifford L. and Mona Lee Hanna Boren. He attended schools in Wellington and Price, Utah and was a graduate of the Price High School with the class of 1972. Borne had worked as a coal miner for the Plateau Mining Company. Survivors include his father, Clifford, of Wellington; two sons, Dustin Boren of Wellington and Chase Boren of Salt Lake City; two brothers, Larry Lee Boren of Faron, Utah and Kenneth H. Boren; one sister, Teena Jaramillo of Miller Creek, Utah, and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 19, 1994 ROLAND FREDRICK MILLER Services for Roland Fedrick Miller were at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 12, at the Crist Mortuary Chapel, Boulder, Colo., with the Rev. Rol Hoverstock of the St. John’s Episcopal Church officiating. Miller, 50, 2930 18th St, Boulder, died of cancer Tuesday, Feb. 1, in a Denver hospital. He was born July 10, 1943 in Sheridan, a son of Fred and Cluris I. Schmitt Miller. He earned bachelor and master’s degrees from the University of Wyoming. He married Ruth Day Jan. 29, 1967 in Rock Springs. He moved to Colorado in 1968 and was employed as a math teacher at Metro State College in Denver and later Storage Tek in Louisville. He was a member of the Colorado Mountain Club and a volunteer at the Boulder County Juvenile Center. Survivors include his parents of Sheridan; his wife in Boulder; a son, Richard S. Miller, Broomfield, Colo.; a sister, Beverly J. Medlock, Westminster, Colo. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 19, 1994 DANIEL J. DAY Services for Daniel J. Day were Wednesday, Feb. 2, 10 a.m. at Del Prado Baptist Church in Springfield, Mo. Services were Saturday, Feb. 12, 10:30 a.m. at the Monroe Avenue Baptist Church in Green River. The Rev. Charles Crim and the Rev. Michael Scott of the Hilltop Baptist Church officiated. Interment was in the North Greenlawn Cemetery, Springfield. Day, 27, died Sunday, Jan. 30, 1994 in Springfield. He had been in ill health for 11 years. He was born Dec. 11, 1966, in Springfield, a son of the Rev. Ronald and Janice Pickel Day. He went to school in Ozark, Mo., and Reed Springs, Mo. He was employed as a truck driver for Tri-Bell Trucking Co. of Powell. He was a former resident of Missouri who had lived in Green River at 740 Bramwell the past four years. Survivors include his parents; one brother, Jeffry Day, Eldon, Mo.; a sister and brother-in-law, Rhonda and Jeff Tolliver, Columbia, Mo.; a maternal grandmother, Maxine Pickel, Springfield, Mo.; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather and paternal grandparents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 26, 1994 JAMES ANDREW NERDEN JR. Funeral services for James Andrew Nerden Jr. were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 22, 1994 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Bishop Michael Williams of the LDS Church officiated. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park with military graveside services. Nerden, Jr., 58, of 1605 Donalynn Drive No. 62, Rock Springs, died shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 11:55 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 17, 1994. A resident of Rock Springs since August of 1993, Nerden had been in ill health since July of 1993. He was born Oct. 28, 1935 in Ogden, Utah, the son of the late James Andrew and Ellen Linderman Nerden Sr. He attended schools in Ogden and was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War. He married the former Barbara Smith in Las Vegas, Nev. March 13, 1964. Nerden worked as maintenance mechanic and electrician for the Browning Manufacturing Company in Mountain Green, Utah, until ill health caused him to retire in July of 1993. He was a lifetime member of the American Legion Post 134 of Clearfield, Utah. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Nerden of Rock Springs; two sons, Scott A. Brown of Green River and Rick E. Brown of Rock Springs; one daughter, Mrs. Dan (Cynthia) Sullivan of Rock Springs; one brother, Robert Nerden of Granada Hills, Calif.; one sister, Joyce Dionne of Redwood City, Calif.; his foster parents, Clifford and Ilene Porter of Ogden; nine grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 26, 1994 LOUIS J. ZAVERSNIK BORGER, Texas—Services for Louis J. Zaversnik were Tuesday, Feb. 15 in Borger, Texas, and burial was in the Llano Cemetery in Amarillo. Zaversnik, 83, died Saturday, Feb. 12, 1994 at Golden Plains Community Hospital in Borger. He was born in Rock Springs and had lived in Borger for 54 years. He married his wife, Elnora, Feb. 2, 1941 in Borger. He was retired owned of Louis’ Tire Shop, a business he ran for 48 years. He was a member of St. John’s Catholic Church, a charter member of the Knights of Columbus Borger Council No. 3558, a fourth-degree member of the Father Dunn Assembly in Amarillo, Texas, a charter member of the Borger Elks Lodge No. 1581 and a member of the Borger Chamber of Commerce. Survivors include his wife, Elnora; two brothers, Frank Zaversnik, Rock Springs, and Phil Zaversnik of Kamiah, Idaho; three sisters, Mary Yakimovich of Rock Springs, Betty Jacobs of Newport, Wash., and Rose Hatchkiss, Elk, Wash. He was preceded in death by his father, Joe Zaversnik, his mother, Theresa Zaversnik, and his stepmother, Marie Zaversnik. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 26, 1994 JONATHAN MICHAEL “JON” HALE Funeral services for Jonathan Michael “Jon” Hale were conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24, 1994 at the Emmanuel Baptist Church, 3309 Sweetwater Drive, Rock Springs. The Rev. Brian Wilson of the Emmanuel Baptist Church and Pastor John Rice of the Full Gospel Assembly of God Church conducted the services. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Dwayne Witt, Trenton Witt, Matt Lyon, Steve Jenkins, Derick Plew and Fred Urutia. Honorary pallbearers were all of his many friends. Hale, 16, of County Road 4-44 No. 19, Rock Springs, died Sunday, Feb. 20, 1994 at the LDS Medical Center in Salt Lake City where he had been a patient for two days. Hale died from injuries he sustained in a one-car rollover that occurred on Saturday, Feb. 19, 1994 at 1:55 p.m. The accident occurred on County Road No. 27, two miles west of State Highway 430. He was taken to Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County for primary emergency medical treatment and later transferred by air to Salt Lake City. He died of multiple internal head injuries. His wishes were to be an organ donor. He was born Sept. 5, 1977 in Rock Springs, the son of Robert Hale and Sharrie Robertson Paoli. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was presently a junior at Rock Springs High School. He was a member of the Rock Springs High School swim team. Survivors are his mother and stepfather, Sharrie and Doug Paoli of Rock Springs; his father, Robert Hale of Little Rock, Ark.; two brothers, Jeremy Hale and Robert LeVoyd Hale, both of Rock Springs; one stepsister, Shannon Paoli and one stepbrother, Shane Paoli both of Salt Lake City; his maternal grandmother, Bette Robertson of Rock Springs; his paternal grandmother, Thelma Finnegan of Normal, Ill.; a step-grandmother, Shirley Simpson, Rock Springs; his step paternal great-grandmother, Hannah DeCora of Rock Springs; his step paternal grandparents, Eugene and Norma Paoli of Rock Springs; several aunts and uncles including Ralph and Sheila Dixon and Rodney Robertson, all of Rock Springs; several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, LeVoyd Robertson and one uncle, Gregory Robertson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 26, 1994 ELIZA CAINE DAVENPORT MAPLE VALLEY, Wash.—Funeral services for Eliza Caine Davenport were conducted Friday, Feb. 11, 1994 at the LDS Chapel in maple Valley with military honors following the services. Burial was in Hobart Veterans Park Cemetery in Maple Valley. Mrs. Davenport, 80, died Saturday, Feb. 5, 1994 at Valley Medical Center, Renton, Wash. She was born June 2, 1913 in Superior, the second child of Ben and Lucy Shelton Caine, longtime residents of Sweetwater County. She graduated from Superior High School in 1931 as valedictorian of her class. She entered nurses’ training in the fall of 1931 at Wyoming General Hospital in Rock Springs and graduated as a registered nurse in 1934. Mrs. Davenport served in the U.S. Army as a nurse in the South Pacific from 1943-46, rising to the rank of captain before receiving her honorable discharge. She married Arthur Davenport of Seattle, Nov. 3, 1946 in Olympia, Wash. She was a lifelong member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Her hobbies included gardening and animals. She is survived by her husband, Art, of Maple Valley; two sisters, Marion Powers of Rock Springs and Deon McNalley of Woods Cross, Wash., one brother, Hoye Caine, of Calgary, Alberta, Canada; many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, James Caine and Henry Caine, and one sister, Sally Caine DeHart. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 26, 1994 SYLVIA B. COVERT Funeral services for Sylvia B. Covert were conducted at 9 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 19, 1994 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church officiated. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jack Penoff, Jim Penoff, Bill Eden, Ed Dolence, Gary Nellen and Gerald Nellen. Honorary pallbearers were Michael Covert, Solomon Eden, Pat Eden, Dan Tremblay, Henry Tremblay and James Christiansen. Mrs. Covert, 69, of 724 2nd Ave. West, Rock Springs, died at 9:45 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 15, 1994 at the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City, where she had been a patient since Jan. 27, 1994. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Covert died of a sudden illness. She was born Feb. 27, 1924 in St. Louis, the daughter of the late John and Josephine Manestar Ban. She attended schools in St. Louis and married Levor William Covert in St. Louis Nov. 26, 1945. He preceded her in death Aug. 19, 1968. Mrs. Covert worked as a dishwasher in Rock Springs at the Sundowner Restaurant. She also worked as a maid for the Lamplighter Motel and the Park Hotel. She was a member of the Roman Catholic Church and the Croatian Fraternal Union. Survivors include two sons, Dennis M. Covert of El Cajon, Calif. and Thomas Covert of Rock Springs; two daughters, Mrs. William (Barbara) Eden and Mrs. Robert (Linda) Nellen, both of Rock Springs; two brothers, John Ban of St. Louis and Rudy Domijan of DeSoto, Mo.; two sisters, Olga Blazich of Garden Grove, Calif. and Frances (Frankie) Gregory of St. Louis; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Covert was preceded in death by one brother, Martin Domijan. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 26, 1994 SISTER MARY SUZANNE BRAUN A wake for Sister Mary Suzanne Braun was conducted in Grand Junction, Colo., and burial was in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery on the Sisters of Charity mother house grounds. Sister Mary Suzanne Braun, 66, died in Grand Junction, Nov. 24, 1993. She was born Nov. 27, 1927 in Kansas City, Kan., a daughter of Ernest and Maurine Kelly Braun. She received her early education in Edgerton, Kan., and then attended St. Mary College in Leavenworth, Kan. She entered the novitiate of the Sisters of Charity Feb. 12, 1947. She was an educator who taught music from 1955 until the time of her death. For six years, from 1966-71, she taught in Rock Springs for SS. Cyril and Methodius and Our Lady of Sorrows. Her teaching career took her also to California, Kansas, Missouri, Montana, she also taught in Laramie before coming to Rock Springs. Survivors include two sisters, Mary Margaret Braun, Mission, Kan., and Katherine O’Connor, Shawnee Mission, Kan.; three brothers, Gerald E. Braun, Lees Summit, Mo., Bernard W. Braun, Overland Park, Kan., and Frank E. Braun, Tulsa. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 26, 1994 VIOLA M. O’DONNELL SALT LAKE CITY—Services for Viola M. O’Donnell were at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 23. Interment was in the Rock Springs Cemetery. Mrs. O’Donnell, 80, died Thursday, Feb. 17, 1994 at St. Joseph’s Villa in Salt Lake City. She was born in Superior Sept. 30, 1913. She was a lifetime resident of Superior and Rock Springs and worked at the West Clothing Store in Rock Springs. She was a gardener and a bridge player. She belonged to the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church where she was a member of the Altar Society. Survivors include two sons, Dr. Robert O’Donnell, Eugene, Ore., and Dr. Patrick O’Donnell, North Bend, Wash.; five grandchildren, Katheryn O’Donnell, Seattle, Johan and Matthew O’Donnell, Eugene, and Frederick and Peter O’Donnell, North Bend; four brothers, Gene Moser, Rock Springs, Carl Moser, Star Valley, Jack Moser in Colorado and Paul Moser in California; four sisters, Anne Bodkin, Salt Lake City, Rena Tartar, Rock Springs, Edith Rosatti, Rock Springs, and Ellen Buh, Salt Lake City. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred, and a brother, Charles Moser. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 26, 1994 DAVID G. WILDE Services for David G. Wilde were Tuesday, Feb. 22 at 10 a.m. at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. The Rev. Nancy Tiegreen from the First Congregational Church of Rock Springs officiated. Burial with military honors was at the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park in Rock Springs. Wilde, 65, died Feb. 16, 1994 at his home in Casper. He was born Aug. 26, 1928 in Rock Springs to David G. and Mayme (Savela) Wilde. He grew up in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1946. He then went on to the University of Wyoming where he received a BS degree in electrical engineering in 1950. After college he entered the military. He served as a second lieutenant in the Army in Company G, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2nd Division. During the Korean War he earned a Purple Heart, the Silver Star, Combat Infantry Badge and the Korean Service Medal. He married Mildred Levar in Superior June 20, 1954. Wilde began working for the Bureau of Reclamation in 1952 as an engineer in Rock Springs. In 1955 he became the assistant chief of water development for the state of Wyoming. He then went on to become the chief of the engineering office in Rock Springs. He was transferred to St. George, Utah in 1964 to head the Dixie Project. After the Dixie Project he spent 12 years in Cheyenne representing the bureau and working with the governor to develop water projects in Wyoming. From 1978 to 1980 he worked as project manager in Grand Island, Neb. In 1980 he was transferred to Casper as project manager for the North Platte River Project. In 1988 he retired from the bureau and became an expert witness for the U.S. Department of Justice on the North Platte River. During his 37-year-long career for the bureau, he was awarded such honors as Federal Engineer of the Year 1989, Outstanding Engineer in Wyoming 1985, the Department of Interior’s Meritorious Service Award 1984 and he was listed in Who’s Who in the West and Midwest. His memberships included the Society of Professional Engineering (president 1974), American Society of Civil Engineers (president 1972), American Water Resource Association, and he was Federal United Way chairman in Cheyenne 1974. He belonged to the Kiwanis Club in Cheyenne, St. George, Grand Island and the Golden Kiwanis Club of Casper. Survivors include his wife, Mildred Wilde of Casper; sons David Wilde of Auburn, Wash., and Dr. Wade Wilde of Iceland; daughters, Diane Duhl of Los Angeles and Debbie Wilde of Lynnwood, Wash.; two sisters, Betty Leosco and Barbara Kessner, both of Rock Springs; and six grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 5, 1994 ARTHUR LENARD HANSEN Funeral services for Arthur Lenard Hansen were at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 3, 1994 at the First Congregational Church United Church of Christ, 1275 Adams Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Nancy Tiegreen, interim pastor, officiated. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Chuck West, Steve West, Ken West, Neil West, Craig Hansen and Wade Wollman. Honorary pallbearers were Dick Bettolo, Tom Price, Tim Nousi, Raino Madsen and Matt Maicki. Hansen, 88, 708 D St., died Monday, Feb. 28, at 4:40 p.m. at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient since Thursday. He had been in ill health the past three years. He was born March 23, 1905, in Rock Springs, a son of Anton and Marie Anderson Hansen. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a 1922 graduate of Rock Springs High School. He married Alma Parkko June 8, 1928. He worked for the Union Pacific Coal Company as a payroll clerk and later as an office manager for 31 years. He then worked as an accountant for Mountain Fuel for 13 years, retiring in 1970. He was a member of the Rock Springs Masonic Lodge, the International Order of Odd Fellows, the Danish Brotherhood and the First Congregational Church United church of Christ. Survivors include his wife, Alma, Rock Springs; one son and daughter-in-law, A. Lenord and Kay Hansen, Green River; a daughter, Marjene West, Salt Lake City; nine grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews including Jack and Doris Hansen, Frank Parr and Blanche Purdy. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 5, 1994 PAUL COLOMBO FLAGSTAFF, Ariz.—Graveside services for Paul Colombo were in Rock Springs at the St. Joseph Cemetery Friday, March 4, 1994. The Rev. Bill Espenshade officiated. Colombo, 69, a longtime resident of western Wyoming and the Rock Springs area died Feb. 17, 1994 in Phoenix, Ariz., of a lingering illness. He has resided in Flagstaff for the past several years. He was born in Dines Nov. 9, 1924 and graduated from Reliance High School in 1943. He was a retired construction worker. He is survived by daughters, Paula Wilcox of Bend, Ore. and Angela Colombo of Santa Cruz, Calif.; a sister, Theresa Gagliardi of Diamondville and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 5, 1994 LOUIS J. ZAVERSNIK BORGER, Texas - Services for Louis J. Zaversnik were Tuesday, Feb. 15 in Borger, Texas, and burial was in the Llano Cemetery in Amarillo. Zaversnik, 83, died Saturday, Feb. 12, 1994 at Golden Plains Community Hospital in Borger. He was born in Rock Springs and had lived in Borger for 54 years. He married his wife, Elnora, Feb. 2, 1941 in Borger. He was retired owner of Louis' Tire Shop, a business he ran for 48 years. He was a member of St. John's Catholic Church, a charter member of the Knights of Columbus Borger Council No. 3558, a fourth-degree member of the Father Dunn Assembly in Amarillo, Texas, a charter member of the Borger Elks Lodge No. 1581 and a member of the Borger Chamber of Commerce. Survivors include his wife, Elnora; two brothers, Frank Zaversnik, Rock Springs, and Phil Zaversnik of Kamiah, Idaho; three sisters, Mary Yakimovich of Rock Springs, Betty Jacobs of Newport, Wash., and Rose Hatchkiss, Elk, Wash. He was preceded in death by his father, Joe Zaversnik, his mother, Theresa Zaversnik, and his stepmother, Marie Zaversnik. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Joe, and a sister in infancy. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 5, 1994 SARAH LOUELLA LAFFERTY MORFELD DENVER - Sarah Louella Lafferty Morfeld, 99, died Feb. 17 in a Denver nursing home. She was born July 28, 1895. She married Martin Bernard Morfeld July 29, 1913 in Sidney, Neb. She was a former Rock Springs resident. Survivors include daughters Luberna Murphy, Denver, Genevieva Fritzen, New York, and Geraldine Black in Idaho; a son, Eugene Morfeld in California; 11 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; 13 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lewis Finnley and Lettie Jane Hildreath; two sisters; her husband and two sons, Paul and Donald. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 5, 1994 EDDIE OPELLA Funeral services for Eddie Opella were at 11 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 26, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Clarence Sargent officiated. Cremation followed the services. Opella, 84, of 140 Elk St., Rock Springs, died shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 22, 1994. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Thayer Junction, Opella died of a sudden illness. He was born Nov. 17, 1909 in Genoa, Neb., the son of the late Michael and Marie Sokol Opella. He attended schools in Nebraska and married the former Sebe M. Doan at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion in Rock Springs Jan. 2, 1942. Opella was a retired section foreman for the Union Pacific Railroad where he worked for more than 40 years. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employees, the Fraternal Order of Eagles and the B.P.O. Elks Lodge. Survivors include his wife, Sebe M. Opella of Rock Springs; one son and daughter-in-law, Eddie and Tamara Opella of Casper; one daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Dennis McIntosh of Phoenix, Ariz.; one brother, Leonard Opella of Chicago, Ill.; one sister, Helen Weisenfluh of Columbus, Neb.; four grandchildren, Kirk and Brandi Opella of Casper and Mindi and Kane McIntosh of Phoenix and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Opella was preceded in death by four sisters and seven brothers. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 5, 1994 ALICE FAYE WEBB LANDER—Funeral services for Alice Faye Webb were at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 26, 1994 at Hudson’s Funeral Home in Lander. The Rev. Bob Eldan of the Trinity Episcopal Church officiated. Burial was in Mount Hope Cemetery. Mrs. Webb, 75, Lander, died Tuesday, Feb. 22, 1994 in Lander. She was born Aug. 1, 1918 in St. Edward, Neb., a daughter of Paul and Mary Fish Greig. She graduated from high school in St. Edward and attended business college in Omaha, Neb. During World War II, she worked for the Federal Bureau of Investigation. She married Frank Eugene Webb May 24, 1943, in Papillion, Neb. They farmed in the Omaha area then moved to the Eden Valley in 1945, farming there until 1962. Mrs. Webb cooked at the Farson-Eden School cafeteria from 1964-79. The Webbs retired and moved to Lander in 1980. She was a member of the Episcopal Church. Survivors include her husband, Frank, Lander; a daughter, Barbara Webb, San Francisco; sisters, Isabel Brown, Albion, Neb., Ellen Larson, Burns, Ore.; brothers, Virgil and Percy Greig of St. Edward and Roger Greig, Burns; several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 5, 1994 VELMA M. JONES A mass of Christian burial for Velma M. Jones was celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 2, 1994 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 900 Hitching Post Drive, Green River. The Rev. Fred Wendel of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, 1994 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Green River. Graveside funeral services and interment were conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 3, 1994 at the Price City Cemetery in Price. Pallbearers were Jason Jones, Billy Alder, Terry Nielson, Dennis Watts, Carl Watson, Craig Enlow, David Gomez and Mark Shaw. Knights of Columbus honor guard and honorary pallbearers were Don Cywinski, John Hastert, Wes Nash, Byron Zuehlsdorff, Louis Ruffini, George Giovanini, John C. McCrann, George D. Zebre, Robert H. Lewis, Roger Bohlmann, Thomas Lejardi, Don Boyer, Richard Adamski, Bud Pope and Bernie Caufield. Mrs. Jones, 66, of 320 Trail Drive, Green River, died at 8:10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 25, 1994 at her home. A resident of Green River for the past 19 years and former resident of Price, Utah, Mrs. Jones had been in ill health the past several months. She was born Oct. 30, 1927 in Kenilworth, Utah, the daughter of Steve and Elizabeth Boldish Horvath. She attended schools in Kenilworth and was a graduate of the Carbon Senior High School in Price with the class of 1946. She married Julius Jones in Price June 15, 1948. Mrs. Jones was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, a member of the Council of Catholic Women and a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Survivors include her husband, Julius Jones of Green River; her mother, Elizabeth Horvath of Price; three sons and daughters-in-law, Lamar H. and Rebecca Jones, Dan J. and Jane Jones and Timothy J. and Suzanne Jones, all of Green River; three daughters and sons-in-law, Vicki and Russell Bowdidge of Issaquah, Wash., Judy K. and Gary Hoesch of Salt Lake City, and Tracie and Michael Anson of Green River; two brothers, Steve Horvath of Isebell, Colo., and Victor J. Horvath of Price; three sisters, Elizabeth Payne of Bloomfield, N.M., Joy Hall of Salt Lake City, and Irene Holt of Riverside, Calif.; nine grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Steve Horvath and one brother, James Horvath. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 5, 1994 RANDY JAMES BAMESBERGER Funeral services for Randy James Bamesberger were at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 1, 1994 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Fred Wendel of SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church officiated. Cremation followed the services. Bamesberger, 41, of 1102 Wyoming St., Rock Springs, was found dead in his pickup truck, Thursday, Feb. 24, 1994 at about 3:10 pm. 2.4 miles south of Rock Springs just off of Wyoming Highway 430. According to Sweetwater County Coroner Dale S. Majhanovich, Bamesberger died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound that probably occurred Tuesday, Feb. 22, 1994. He was born July 6, 1962 in Rock Springs, the son of Edward James and Emma Sulenta Bamesberger. He attended schools in Pinedale, Green River and Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1970. Bamesberger was employed as a carpenter for Questar Pipeline Company at the time of his death. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Survivors include his father and stepmother, Jim and Gloria Bamesberger of Tempe, Ariz.; one sister, Cindy Bamesberger of Iowa; one stepbrother, Paul Memovich of Tempe; his paternal grandmother, Myrtle Cable of Chandler, Ariz., and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his mother. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 5, 1994 DR. THOMAS RICHARDS FLORENCE, Ore. -- Funeral services for Dr. Thomas Richards were conducted Feb. 10 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Florence. Interment was in the Pacific Sunset Cemetery. Richards, 55, of Florence, Ore., died Monday, Feb. 7, 1994 at his home after a brief illness. He was born in Baker, Ore., Oct. 31, 1938 and first moved to Florence in 1948. He semi-retired there in 1990. He spent 30 years as a Scout master in Florence and Rock Springs. During the month of his illness he was visited by many Scouts from those 30 years. He graduated from Siuslaw High School in 1956, became a doctor of chiropractic in 1975 at Western State Chiropractic and did post-graduate work in orthopedics at Texas College of Chiropractic. He was in private practice from 1975-90, was on the board of directors from Western Chiropractic College and was president of the Wyoming Chiropractic Examiners Board. He did business as Practical Orthopedics with seminars and classes. He was a member of Masonic Lodge 192 AF&AM in Mapleton, Ore., and a member of the ADA Grange. He attended the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He belonged to many professional organizations and most recently was a Fellow of the International College of Chiropractors. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Kathryn; his father, Frank Richards with his wife, Mildred; a daughter, Suzanne Louise with her husband, Ronald Jay Ware and their daughter, Lacey Dawn; son, Thomas Ray with his wife, Misty, and their daughter, Leticia; a son, Michael Aller with his wife, Kimberly, and their daughters, Stacey and Kristin; a son, Robert Franklin. He is also survived by four sisters, Beverly Caldwell, Cheryl Smith, Kathrin Muller and Julie Barnes, and their spouses; 17 nieces and nephews; many cousins and aunts. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 12, 1994 WANDA BOWEN Funeral services for Wanda Bowen were conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 5, at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel in Green River. The Rev. Larry Jensen of the Life Christian Center conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Mrs. Bowen, 46, of 1220 West Teton St. No. 10, Green River died shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 12:34 p.m. Wednesday, March 2, 1994. A resident of Green River since January of 1994 and former resident of Rock Springs and New Orleans, Mrs. Bowen died of a sudden illness. She was born May 20, 1947 in New Orleans, the daughter of Murphy and Marian Durapue Robert. She attended schools in New Orleans and married Bradley Bowen in Metairie, La., April 28, 1984. Mrs. Bowen was a member of the Life Christian Center. Survivors include her husband, Bradley of Green River; her mother, Marian Robert of Green River; two brothers, Kirk Robert of Superior and Kim Robert of Charlotte, N.C.; one sister, Annette Wright of Opelousas, La. and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 12, 1994 CONSTANCE ANNE GHORMLEY Funeral services for Constance Anne Ghormley were conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, March 7 at the First Congregational Church. The Rev. Steven Todd of the First Baptist Church officiated. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Mark Anderson, Seth Juel, John Paul Zuehlsdorff, Tom Zuehlsdorff, Joel Hansen and Paul Rauzi. Miss Ghormley, 16, of 290 Mesa Drive, Rock Springs, died shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 8:12 a.m. Thursday, March 3, 1994. Miss Ghormley died in a Thursday traffic accident. Miss Ghormley was born in Rock Springs May 22, 1977, the daughter of Patrick W. and Sondra Faye Todd Ghormley. She attended schools in Rock Springs and was a member of the Rock Springs High School band, the All-State Band and the Job’s Daughters. Survivors include her parents, Pat and Sondra Faye Ghormley of Rock Springs; one sister, Elizabeth Ghornley of Rock Springs; her paternal grandparents, Robert and Helen Ghormley of Rock Springs; her maternal step-mother, Betty Todd Emerson of Rock Springs; a maternal step-grandfather, Charles Emerson of Rock Springs; two great-grandmothers, Julia Groves of Benton, Ill., and Lois Ghormley of Rock Springs; her aunts and uncles, William and Cheryl Wilmetti, Michael and Lori Todd and John Edward Todd and her cousins, Robbie and Bridgette Wilmetti and Crystal and Beau Todd. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, John Robert Todd who died July 9, 1991. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 12, 1994 VELMA M. JONES A mass of Christian burial for Velma M. Jones was celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 2, 1994 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 900 Hitching Post Drive, Green River. The Rev. Fred Wendel of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 1, 1994 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Green River. Graveside funeral services and interment were conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 3, 1994 at the Price City Cemetery in Price. Pallbearers were Jason Jones, Billy Alder, Terry Nielson, Dennis Watts, Carl Watson, Craig Enlow, David Gomez and Mark Shaw. Knights of Columbus honor guard and honorary pallbearers were Don Cywinski, John Hastert, Wes Nash, Byron Zuehlsdorff, Louis Ruffini, George Giovanini, John C. McCrann, George D. Zebre, Robert H. Lewis, Roger Bohlmann, Thomas Lejardi, Don Boyer, Richard Adamski, Bud Pope and Bernie Caufield. Mrs. Jones, 66, of 320 Trail Drive, Green River, died at 8:10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 25, 1994 at her home. A resident of Green River for the past 19 years and former resident of Price, Utah, Mrs. Jones had been in ill health the past several months. She was born Oct. 30, 1927 in Kenilworth, Utah, the daughter of Steve and Elizabeth Boldish Horvath. She attended schools in Kenilworth and was a graduate of the Carbon Senior High School in Price with the class of 1946. She married Julius Jones in Price June 15, 1948. Mrs. Jones was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, a member of the Council of Catholic Women and a member of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Survivors include her husband, Julius Jones of Green River; her mother, Elizabeth Horvath of Price: three sons and daughters-in-law, Lamar H. and Rebecca Jones, Dan J. and Jane Jones and Timothy J. and Suzanne Jones, all of Green River; three daughters and sons-in-law, Vicki and Russell Bowdidge of Issaquah, Wash, Judy K and Gary Hoesch of Salt Lake City, and Tracie and Michael Anson of Green River; two brothers, Steve Horvath of Isebell, Colo., and Victor J. Horvath of Price: three sisters, Elizabeth Payne of Bloomfield, V.M., Joy Hall of Salt Lake City, and Irene Holt of Riverside, Calif.; nine grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Steve Horvath and one brother, James Horvath. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 12, 1994 GLENDA MAY COPYAK SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.—Services for Glenda May Copyak were at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 5, at the Chaparral Christina Church, 6451 E. Shea Blvd., Scottsdale, Ariz. Mrs. Copyak, 51, Scottsdale, died Wednesday, March 2, 1994 in Scottsdale. She was born Dec. 23, 1942 in Newcastle. She moved to Arizona eight years ago from Idaho Falls, Idaho. She was a watercolors and oils artist in Idaho and Arizona. Survivors include her husband, Robert, Scottsdale; daughters, Christina Copyak of Tempe, Ariz., and Angela Copyak, Scottsdale; sons, Robert, Washington, D.C., and John, Scottsdale; a son-in-law, Jeff Dais; mother, Mabel Lamb-DesRosiers and stepfather, Leo Des Rosiers, both of Lake Havasu City. Ariz.; sisters, Dolly Heyden, Omaha, Neb., and Patti Lamb, Lake Havasu City; brothers, David Lamb, Parker, Ariz., and Larry Lamb, Deadwood, S.D. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 12, 1994 MARY ORALDA MARTINEZ A mass of Christian burial for Mary Oralda Martinez was celebrated at the St. Laurence O'Toole Catholic Church in Laramie with a scriptural rosary at the Buck Heggie Funeral Chapel in Laramie. Interment was in the Greenhill Cemetery in Laramie. Mrs. Martinez, 75, of 1325 Sage St. Rock Springs, died at 4:10 a.m. Monday, March 7, 1994 at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs where she had been a patient since Oct. 14, 1993. A resident of Rock Springs for the past six months and former resident of Evanston and Laramie, Mrs. Martinez had been in ill health the past several months. She was born May 8, 1918 in Mora, N.M., the daughter of the late Enricas "Henry" and Maria Mestas Martinez. She attended schools in Mora and married Lee A. Martinez in Lingle Nov. 20, 1937. He preceded her in death Aug. 8, 1972. Mrs. Martinez was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, Benny Martinez of Laramie and Richard Martinez of Oklahoma City; two daughters, Clovis (Cleo) Martinez of Aurora, Colo., and Ezmerelda "Ez" "Marie" Webber of Denver; one sister, Veronica Martinez of Torrington; seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Martinez was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 12, 1994 ALFRED HUGH DEWEY LOVELAND, Colo. - Alfred Hugh Dewey, 65, 765 N. Monroe Ave., Loveland, Colo., died Feb. 27 at his home of a massive heart attack. As he had wished, cremation has been conducted with no further services scheduled. He was born June 14, 1928 in Rock Springs to William D. Dewey and Ann Williams Dewey. He was an honors graduate of Eden Valley High School. The Deweys were longtime residents of Farson, and he has a number of cousins in the Farson and Rock Springs area. He joined the Army Air Corps in 1946 and was a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam Wars where he was in helicopter air rescue. He retired as a technical sergeant from the U.S. Air Force in 1966. He was a life member of the Disabled American Veterans of Loveland. He lived in Wyoming and Loveland since 1966. His hobby was repair and handiwork. He is survived by a brother, William E. Dewey and wile Helen, Loveland; a sister, Marlene Gustin, Casper; four nieces and nine great-nieces and nephews, plus a number of first and second cousins in Rock Springs and other areas. He was preceded in death by his father, William Dewey on Sept. 26, 1969, and his mother Ann Dewey on May 22, 1977. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 19, 1994 ANGELO VASE Funeral services for Angelo Vase were conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, March 18 at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. The Very Rev. Lukas Kotzakis officiated. A prayer service was conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 17 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Serafino Zampedri, Herman Albertini, Paul Berti, Charles Berti, Rick Cordova and Stanley Halett. Vase, 82, of 1031 North Front St., Rock Springs, died at 7:05 a.m. Wednesday, March 16, 1994 at his home. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Superior, Vase had been in ill health the past several months. He was born in Castle Gate, Utah, Jan. 19, 1912, the son of the late Michael and Sophie Sefakis Harristakis. He attended schools in Castle Gate and Superior and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He married the former Florence Ross DeWester in Elko, Nev., July 8, 1977. Vase was a retired coal miner who worked for the Union Pacific Coal Company for many years. He later went to work for the City of Rock Springs where he retired in 1975. Vase’s hobbies were camping and the outdoors. He was a member of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, the United Mine Workers of America, the Fraternal Order of Eagles, the American Legion, the VFW Club and the Young at Heart Senior Citizens Center. Survivors include his wife, Florence Vase of Rock Springs; one son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Nancy Vase of Rock Springs; one stepson, Tom DeWester of Reno, Nev.; three stepdaughters, Rebecca DeWester of Rock Springs, Letitia Willett of Sheridan, Iowa, and Barbara Romero of Omaha, Neb.; one brother, Mike Vase of Rock Springs; one grandson, Miles Vase of Rock Springs three step-granddaughters, six step-grandsons, four step-great-granddaughters and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Vase was preceded in death by his stepfather, John Vase; two brothers, Steve Harristakis who died July 26, 1980 and Peter Vase who died Jan. 7, 1987; three sisters, Ann Vase Gerardi who died March 31, 1985 and Mary and Mabel, who died in infancy. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 19, 1994 ZELMA HALES ROBERTS BOUNTIFUL, Utah—Funeral services for Zelma Hales Roberts were Friday, March 18, at 10 a.m. in the Bountiful Heights Stake Center, 33 South Moss Hill Drive, Bountiful, Utah. Interment was in the Rest Haven Cemetery, Rock Springs, where graveside services were at 3 p.m. Mrs. Roberts, 72, died Tuesday, March 15, 1994. She was born May 29, 1921 in Ogden, Utah, the daughter of Acel Lenard and Sarah Edna cooper Hales. She married Louis Ruiz in 1943. They later divorced. She married Gilbert Arthur Roberts, July 1, 1947 in Rock Springs. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. He died July 24, 1978. She resided in Rock Springs for 50 years, relocating to Utah in 1979 to be with her children. She had 27 years of service in the Primary organization. She also served as a name extraction missionary for six years. Survivors include her children, Eugene Roberts, Chandler, Ariz.; Sally Cederdahl, Sacramento, Calif.; Darl Roberts, Pullman, Wash.; Mary Louise Grable, Casper; and Connie Cawley, Bountiful, Utah; 18 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; a brother, Leo Hales, Ogden, Utah. She was preceded in death by her husband and a son, Larry, who both died in 1978; a sister, Nellie Raskop and a brother, Verl Hales. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 19, 1994 RUDOLPH ERNEST TRIBETT Funeral services for Rudolph Ernest Tribett were conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 16, 1994 at the Green River Alliance Church, 520 Wilkes Drive, Green River. Scott Wallace conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery with military graveside services. Pallbearers were Brent Peterson, Brent Tribett, Jeff Tribett, Scotty Wallace, Dvid Conroy and Tracy Muhlestein. Honorary pallbearers were Phil Riddle and Metthew Jett. Tribett, 85, of 1204 Buckboard Lane, Green River, died at 8:21 a.m. Sunday, March 13, 1994 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient since March 1, 1994. A resident of Green River for the past 19 years and former resident of Las Vegas, Tribett had been in ill health the past month. He was born Aug. 29, 1908 in Cameron, W.Va., the son of the late Addison and Myrtle Jane Carver Tribett. He attended schools in McMechen, W.Va., and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He married the former Elizabeth Gretchen Chavanak in Benwood, W.Va. Nov. 18, 1940. Tribett retired as a sheet metal worker in 1970. He was a member of the Green River Alliance Church and the Disabled American Veterans. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Tribett of Green River; one son and daughter-in-law, Keith and Karen Tribett of Payson, Utah; one son, Jay Tribett of Green River; one daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Scott Wallace of Green River; one brother, Lee Tribett of Sherrard, W.Va.; two sisters, Ruth Duffy and Mrs. Earl (Nell) Millhouse, both of Las Vegas; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Tribett was preceded in death by 14 brothers and sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 19, 1994 CINDY SUE REED A memorial service for Cindy Sue Reed was Monday, March 14, at the SCM Parish Center in Rock Springs. The Rev. Lyle Burwell of the Rock Springs Christian Church officiated. Mrs. Reed, 46, 816 Center St., Rock Springs, died Thursday, March 10, 1994 at the University of Utah Medical Center after a recent diagnosis of cancer. She was born Sept. 13, 1947 and graduated from South High School in Denver. After moving to the Rock Springs-Green River area, she received her associate's degree from Western Wyoming Community College. She married Kenneth S. Reed May 30, 1992. She was involved with St. John's Episcopal Church in Green River and participated in numerous community organizations. She was employed at Solvay Minerals and was previously employed at Sweetwater County Environmental Health Department and Wilson Elementary School. She is survived by her husband, Ken Reed; a daughter, Lori Smeltzer, Bremerton, Wash., a son, Scott Smeltzer, Winter Park, Colo.; a brother, Dan Tousley, Kioga Falls, Ohio; a sister, Candy Smeltzer, Greeley, Colo.; a stepfather, Mac McGill, in Denver, several nieces. She was preceded in death by her mother. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 19, 1994 GWENDOLYN PAINTER SMITH LAYTON, Utah—Funeral services for Gwendolyn Painter Smith were at Kemmerer Stake Center, 512 McGovern Ave., Diamondville, Tuesday, March 15, 1994, with Bishop Kent Lindberg officiating. Interment was in the Kemmerer Cemetery. Mrs. Smith, 90, longtime resident of Kemmerer, died Friday, March 11, 1994 in Ogden, Utah at the Garden Retirement Center. She was born July 17, 1903 in Bloomington, Bear Lake, Idaho, a daughter of William James and Drucilla Theobald Passey Painter. She married Clarence Edward Smith Nov. 2, 1922 in Green River. He died Feb. 12, 1970. She grew up in Diamondville. Her mother died when she was 15. She raised her younger brothers. The youngest, "Bus,” was only three months old. She was a Primary teacher for 35 years, quilting director, visiting teacher and Relief Society Teacher. She was Matron of J.C. Penney Home in Kemmerer and active in Senior Citizens in Kemmerer. Surviving are two sons, Clarence Lyle and wife Geri Smith, Layton; William Dean and wife Charmaine Smith, Green River; two brothers, Thomas "Bus" Painter, Bloomington, Idaho; Roy Painter, Salt Lake City: sister, Hazel Rosenstein, Half Moon Bay, Calif.: half-sisters, Helen Jean Ward, Randall, Wash; Beverly Ann Jex, Washington. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Beverly Smith Wood. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 19, 1994 BRANDON DEAN SCHREINER EVANSTON - Funeral services for Brandon Dean Schreiner were at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 15, 1994 at the Emmanuel Baptist Church, 211 Overthrust Drive in Evanston. Burial was in the Evanston Cemetery. Schreiner, 17, died Friday, March 11, 1994 at his home in Evanston. He was born July 11, 1976 in Rock Springs to Ronald Dean and Mona Taylor Schreiner. He was a student at Evanston High School and a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include his parents of Evanston; sisters, Dana and Amber Schreiner both of Evanston: grandparents, Harlan and Barbara Schreiner of Rock Springs and Bob and Dorothy Ragan of Evanston; great-grandmothers, Myrtle Taylor of Evanston, Bernice Schreiner of Denver and several aunts, uncles and cousins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 19, 1994 ALFRED HUGH DEWEY LOVELAND, Colo.—The body of Alfred Hugh Dewey was cremated and, following his wishes, no services were scheduled. Dewey, 65, 765 N. Monroe Ave., Loveland, Colo., died Feb. 27 at his home of a massive heart attack. He was born June 14, 1928 in Rock Springs to William D. Dewey and Ann Williams Dewey. He was an honors graduate of Eden Valley High School. The Deweys were longtime residents of Farson, and he has a number of cousins in the Farson and Rock Springs area. He joined the Army Air Corps in 1946 and was a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars where he was in helicopter air rescue. He retired as a technical sergeant from the U.S. Air Force in 1966. He was a life member of the Disabled American Veterans of Love. He lived in Wyoming and Loveland since 1966. His hobby was repair and handiwork. He is survived by a brother, William E. Dewey and wife Helen, Loveland, a sister, Marlene Gustin, Casper; four nieces and nine great-nieces and nephews, plus a number of first and second cousins in Rock Springs and other areas. He was preceded in death by his father, William Dewey on Sept. 26, 1969, and his mother Ann Dewey on May 22, 1977. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 19, 1994 JEANNIE SUE TIMMONS ROBESON HURRICANE, Utah--Graveside services for Jeannie Sue Timmons Robeson were Friday, March 18, in Hurricane, Utah. Mrs. Robeson, 37, died March 16, 1994 at her residence in Hurricane. She was born Aug. 12, 1956 in Fremont, Ohio, a daughter of Harold and Carol Jean Good Timmons. She married James E. Robeson on July 4, 1992 in Las Vegas, Nev. She was a former resident of Rock Springs from 1983-88. She was educated in Hurricane. Her hobbies were crafts, crocheting, reading and crossword puzzles. Survivors include her husband of Hurricane; mother and father, Carol Jean Timmons of St. George, Utah, and Harold Timmons Jr. of Cane Beds, Ariz.; two sisters, Tina Marie Nordyke of St. George and Becky Johson of Hurricane; one brother, Harold Raymond "Pug" Timmons III of St. George; grandparents, Ruth Evelyn Timmons of Anaheim, Calif. and Melvina Durinda Kruse of Woodville, Ohio; her ex-husband, Mike Large, Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 19, 1994 JAMES ANSELMI CHEYENNE - A mass of Christian burial for James Anselmi was celebrated March 12 at St. Mary's Cathedral in Cheyenne by the Rev. Carl Beavers. Cremation followed at Cheyenne Memorial Gardens. Anselmi, 87, of 1330 Prairie Ave., died Monday, March 7, 1994 at Life Care Center in Cheyenne. He was born Sept. 30, 1906 in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School. Anselmi is survived by his wife, Marian Anselmi of Cheyenne; one daughter, Esther Parsons of Rochester, N.Y.: two sons, Joseph Anselmi of Los Angeles and Michael Anselmi of Colorado Springs, Colo.; three sisters, Lena Huntley and Emma Melinkovich both of Rock Springs, and Faye Walters of Walnut Creek, Calif.; one brother, Ernest Anselmi of Milwaukee seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Rudolph Anselmi. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 19, 1994 PHYLLIS NOREEN WRIGHT RASMUSSEN LYMAN - Funeral services for Phyllis Noreen Wright Rasmussen were Thursday, March 17, at 1 p.m. in the Lyman Stake Center, Urie. Burial was in the Fort Bridger Cemetery. Mrs. Rasmussen, 74, of Bridger Valley, died Monday, March 14, 1994 at the Mckay Dee Hospital in Ogden, Utah. She was born Jan. 29, 1920 in Almy to Samuel Benjamin and Lydia Maria (Thompson) Wright. She was the youngest of seven children. She was a resident of the Bridger Valley for most of her life except for a few years in Superior. She married Roy Conrad Rasmussen June 3, 1936 in Ogden. The marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. She worked at the Uinta County School District No. 6 lunchroom for the past 40 years. She was a member of the LDS Church. She served in many callings which included primary teacher, secretary, in-service leader, visiting teacher for many years, Relief Society president, councilor, teacher and secretary. She worked beside her husband in the timbers during the early years of their marriage. The past many years she worked beside him on their 82-acre ranch. She was preceded in death by her parents, five brothers; Leland Benjamin, Ray R., Alton T., LaVar. J. Roehl and two grandsons, Bradley Kent Carpenter and Christopher Lamont Rasmussen. Survivors include her husband; three sons, Ronald Gene, Dale Leonard, and Gary Lynn all of Bridger Valley: three daughters, Mrs. Derrill (Anita Marie) Carpenter of Bridger Valley, Betty Joan Rasmussen of Salt Lake City and Phyllis Ann Smith of Blackfoot, Idaho; one sister, Mahala LaVan Eskridge of Green River; 25 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 19, 1994 ANNA “DOLLY” WOLFE SARATOGA - Services for Anna "Dolly" Wolfe were at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 16, 1994 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Saratoga. Bishop Jim Hill officiated. Burial was in the Saratoga Cemetery. Mrs. Wolfe, 83, died Saturday, March 12, 1994 at the Valley View Nursing Home in Saratoga. She was born Dec. 12, 1910 in Cumberland and married Lowell Wolfe in April of 1930 in Rawlins. Survivors include her husband of Walcott; a son, Robert Wolsf, Wickenburg, Ariz.; a daughter, Marilyn Nickelson, Walcott; seven grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers, four sisters and one grandchild, Barry Nickelson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 26, 1994 KENNETH LEE ALLAIS A mass of Christian burial for Kenneth Lee Allais was celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 19, 1994 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Friday, March 18, at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Pallbearers were John Gedrose, Mike Taucher, Pat Lucas, Todd Pearson, Bob Olson and Ivan Sidebottom. Allais, 40, of 121 White Mountain Road, Rock Springs, died at about 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 16, 1994 at his home. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Allais died suddenly of natural causes. He was born July 13, 1953 in Rock Springs, the son of Albert and Louise Erzen Allais. He attended school sin Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1971. Allais graduated form the University of Wyoming in 1977. He was a member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Survivors include his parents, Albert and Louise Allais of Rock Springs; one brother, Fred Allais of Rock Springs; two sisters, Patty Sager of Rock Springs and Dr. Jean Allais of Laramie; two uncles, several cousins, two nieces and two nephews. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Ettore and Savina Allais and his maternal grandparents, Ben and Louise Erzen. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 26, 1994 EDNA M. VAN MATRE HENRY LANDER—Graveside services for Edna Henry were Monday, March 21, at the Farson-Eden Cemetery. Mrs. Henry, 92, died Thursday, March 17, 1994 at the Westward Heights Care Center in Lander. She was born Dec. 15, 1901 in Sugar City, Colo., a daughter of Morgan S. and Anna M. Gettman Van Matre. She married Floyd E. Henry in Green River, Aug. 17, 1925. She graduated from Beaver City, Neb., High School in 1919 and attended Kearney, Neb. State Normal School and the University of Wyoming and Nebraska. She moved to Eden Valley in 1921 and she and her husband lived there until 1970. They lived in Rock Springs from 1970-79 then moved back to the Eden Valley. In the Eden Valley she was a 4-H leader, involved in the Farm Bureau, women’s club and served as secretary for the Eden-Farson School. Survivors include her daughter, Mrs. Mark (Betty) Harris, Jay Em; a brother, Vern Van Matre, Green River; a sister, Olga Donahue, Sun City, Ariz.; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband June 7, 1972; a daughter, Donna Murphy; a brother, Donald Van Matre. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 26, 1994 MITCHELL CLAWSON Mitchell Clawson, 76, of 2145 Colorado Drive, Green River, died at 3:15 p.m. Thursday, March 17, 1994 at the Wyoming Retirement Center in Basin. He was cremated. A resident of Green River the past six years and former resident of Billings, Mont., Clawson had been in ill health the past three years. He was born in Fairmont, Minn. Jan. 19, 1918, the son of the late William and Clara Blank Sharkey. He attended schools in Harden, Mont., and was a graduate of Harden High School. Clawson was a U.S. Army Air Force veteran of World War II. He married the former Gladys Reinhart in Harden Oct. 22, 1938. He was a retired electrician. Survivors include his wife, Gladys Clawson of Green River, one son and daughter-in-law, Marshall and Ann Clawson of Moran; one daughter and son-in-law, Janis and Ron Hughes of Green River; three brothers; one sister; two granddaughters, April and Amber Hughes of Green River; one grandson, Mitchell Clawson of Las Vegas and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents Clawson was preceded in death by two sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 26, 1994 REVA L. WORLEY CASPER—Services for Reva L. Worley were Tuesday, March 22, at 10 a.m. at the Bustard Funeral Home in Casper. The Rev. Dwayne Axworthy officiated. Cremation followed the services. Mrs. Worley, 78, died March 17, 1994 at Poplar Living Center in Casper. She was born Dec. 27, 1915 in Springdale, Ark., the daughter of Virgil and Leona (Brooks) Frits. As a young girl, she moved with her family to Tulsa, Okla., where she grew up and received her education. In 1931 she married Hal Saunders in Tulsa. Following their marriage they moved to Rock Springs where Saunders was employed in the coal mines. Following a divorce, she later married Pete Worley in 1972 in Rock Springs. After his death in 1992, she moved to Casper to be near her sons. Survivors include her two sons, Jack and Harold Saunders of Casper; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband Pete. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 26, 1994 THOMAS L. LARSEN BURLINGAME, Calif. -- Services for Thomas L. Larsen were Wednesday, March 23, at the Grace Cathedral in San Francisco. Larsen, 52, died Friday, March 18, 1994 at his home in Burlingame, Calif. He is survived by his wife, Anne Larsen, of Burlingame; two stepchildren, Elizabeth Harker of Axel, Mass., and Robert Harker in Iowa; his parents, Lowell and Violet Larsen, Rock Springs; one brother, James Larsen, Vancouver, Wash., and two sisters, Lori Deditius, Juneau, Alaska, and Janez Zans, Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 26, 1994 JOAN SWIFT GREEN RIVER—Memorial services for Joan Swift were at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel at 7:30 p.m. Friday, March 25. The Rev. John Pennington of St. John’s Episcopal Church officiated. The body was cremated. Mrs. Swift, 74, died Monday, March 21, 1994, at 3:30 a.m. at LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City where she had been a patient for one week. She had been in ill health the past month. She was born May 9, 1919 in Nottingham, England, a daughter of the late Samuel and Ada Gardner Sawdon. She attended schools in Nottingham and married Harry Swift. He preceded her in death in 1985 in Nottingham. She lived at 1725 East Teton, Green River. She had been a Green River resident the past three years. She was a member of the Church of England. Survivors include two daughters, Linda Lynch, Green River, and Syivia Davies, Nottingham; eight grandchildren, Debbie Moore, Mark Lynch and Mandy Torres in Green River, Beverly Davies, Keeley Davies, Steven Davies, Michelle Goldhawk and Lee Goldhawk, all of Nottingham; 13 great-grandchildren; one step-great-grandchild.. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 26, 1994 GWENDOLYN PAINTER SMITH LAYTON, Utah - Funeral services for Gwendolyn Painter Smith were at the Kemmerer Stake Center, 512 McGovern Ave., Diamondville, Tuesday, March 15, 1994, with Bishop Kent Lindberg officiating. Interment was in the Kemmerer Cemetery. Mrs. Smith, 90, longtime resident of Kemmerer, died Friday, March 11, 1994 in Ogden, Utah, at the Garden Retirement Center. She was born July 17, 1933 in Bloomington, Bear Lake, Idaho, a daughter of William James and Drucilla Theobald Passey Painter. She married Clarence Ed. ward Smith Nov. 2, 1922 in Green River. He died Feb. 12, 1970. She grew up in Diamondville. Her mother died when she was 15. She raised her younger brothers. The youngest, “Bus,” was only three months old. She was Primary teacher for 35 years, quilting director, visiting teacher and Relief Society Teacher. She was matron of J.C. Penney Home in Kemmerer and active in Senior Citizens in Kemmerer. Surviving are two sons, Clarence Lyle and wife Geri Smith, Layton; William Dean and wife Charmaine Smith, Green River; two brothers, Thomas "Bus" Painter, Bloomington, Idaho; Ray Painter, Salt Lake City; sister, Hazel Rosenstein, Half Moon Bay, Calif.; half sisters, Helen Jean Ward, Randall, Wash.; Beverly Ann Jex, Washington. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Beverly Smith. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 26, 1994 KATHERINE PERNER NEWMAN ROCK SPRINGS - Funeral services for Katherine Perner Newman were at 10 a.m. Monday, March 21, at Payson Funeral Home in Payson, Ariz. Mrs. Newman, 78, died Thursday, March 17, 1994 at the Payson Care Center, Payson. She was born in Hudson, May 28, 1915 and spent most of her life in Rock Springs. She is survived by one daughter, Barbara Caroline Gilpin, Payson; one sister, Rose Zaversnik, Rock Springs two grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 31, 1994 Irene Clark Dies March 30 Irene Clarke, 75, 1602 Lowell Ave., died at 3:35 p.m. Wednesday, March 30, 1994 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient one day. She died following a sudden illness. She was born Oct. 28, 1918 in Chicago, a daughter of Lawrence and Katherine Kwarcinski Zelinski. She attended schools in Superior where she graduated from high school. She married Durence Clarke in Manila, Utah in 1937. She was a member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church and was the retired manager of the El Rancho Trailer Court. Survivors include her husband of Rock Springs; a brother, Edward Zelinski, Challenge, Calif.; a grandson, Scott Clark, Houston; a granddaughter and her husband, Laura and Peter Muchmore, Houston; several cousins, nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her parents; a son, Loyal Clarke; and a sister, Sophie McIntosh. She was cremated and memorial services will be at a later date. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 2, 1994 RAYMOND DEAN WORLEY Funeral services for Raymond Dean Worley were conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 26 at the vase Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Nancy Tiegreen, interim pastor of the First Congregational Church, officiated. Pallbearers were Jeff Brown, John Purdy, Kenny Releford, Craig Swanberg, Morris Weiss and Tyler Keith. Worley, 29, 161 Sunset Drive Space No. 24, Rock Springs, died at 3:17 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, 1994 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County shortly after being admitted. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Lander and Clever, Mo., he was born Dec. 17, 1964 in Lander, the son of Charles Robert and Betty Louise Zampedri Worley. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was presently a warehouseman for Rock Springs Hide and Fur. Survivors include his father and stepmother, Charles Robert and Carol Worley of Rock Springs; one son, Jeremy Worley of Rock Springs; one brother, Allen Worley of Rock Springs; one stepbrother, Daniel Julius of Rock Springs and one stepbrother and sister-in-law, Darin and Kathy Damron of Evanston; one stepsister and brother-in-law, Kerry and Shawn Marshall of Rock Springs; his paternal grandparents, Elijah and Josephine Worley of Aurora, Mo.; his maternal grandmother, Hazel Zampedri of Rock Springs; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Worley, who died March 14, 1988; one brother, Glen Worley, who died March 14, 1988; one brother, George Elizah who died in infancy; and his maternal grandfather, George Zampedri. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 2, 1994 EVODIE H. “SALLY” PALMER Memorial services for Evodie H. “Sally” Palmer were conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, April 1, 1994 at the First Congregational Church. The Rev. Nancy Tiegreen, interim pastor, conducted the services. Mrs. Palmer, 81, of 110 Steamboat No. 26, Rock Springs, died at about 7 a.m. Sunday, March 27, 1994 at her home. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Palmer had been in ill health the past several months. She was born Aug. 19, 1912 in Marshall, Colo., the daughter of the late Frank [sic] and Evodie Aillert Bodaine [sic]. She attended schools in Boulder and Marshall, Colo. She married Kenneth Palmer in Las Vegas, Jan. 8, 1971 [sic]. She was a member of the LDS Church. Survivors include her husband, Kenneth Palmer of Rock Springs; three daughters, Mrs. Joe (Margaret) Buh of Green River, Mrs. Richard (Lynn) Sage of Rock Springs and Mrs. Jerome (Jean) Purcell of Rock Springs; 17 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Palmer was preceded in death by three sons, Bill and Bob, who died in infancy and Kenneth Beveridge who died on May 7, 1993; one daughter, Lorraine Bears; two brothers; three sisters and two grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 2, 1994 VENDLA S. SPENCE Funeral services for Vendla S. Spence were conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 28, 1994 at the First United Methodist Church, 1515 Edgar St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Walt Silveria officiated. Entombment was in the Spence Family Mausoleum in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Mrs. Spence, 87, of 1919 Edgar St., Rock Springs, died at 2:15 p.m. Saturday, March 26, 1994 at the LDS Medical Center in Salt Lake City where she had been a patient since Feb. 15, 1994. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Spence had been in ill health the past six weeks. She was born April 10, 1906 in Hanna, the daughter of the late Matt and Ida Prosi Hutala. She attended schools in Hanna and was a graduate of the Hanna High School. She graduated from the University of Wyoming with her normal degree in 1926. In 1958 she received her B.A. degree in teaching from the University of Wyoming. Mrs. Spence taught schools in Winton and later became the principal of the Reliance Elementary School until her retirement. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, the Daughters of the Nile, the Educational Honorary Society Kappa Delta Pi, a lifetime member of the PTA and Retired Teachers Association and a 67-year alumni of the University of Wyoming. Survivors include one son, Dr. Robert A. Spence of Scottsdale, Ariz.; one daughter, Karen S. McLean of Rock Springs; six grandchildren, Robert A. Spence, Garry A. McLean and Kristin McLean, all of Rock Springs, Andrew R. Spence, Amy J. Spence and Lindsay E. Spence, all of Scottsdale and several nieces and nephews including one niece, Darlene Mehegan of Des Plaines, Ill. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Spence was preceded in death by one son-in-law, Garry McLean; five brothers, Matt, John, Eli, Yalmar and Sylvester Huhtala and one sister who died in infancy. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 2, 1994 JOSEPH C. “J.C.” DOUGLAS Funeral services for Joseph C. “J.C.” Douglas were at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 24, 1994 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church with a scriptural rosary at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 23, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. The Rev. William Espenshade officiated. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Glenn Sugano, John Schnauber, Grover Martin, Johnny Frullo, Arnie Lewis and John Reay. Douglas, 66, 1060 Marchant, Rock Springs died Monday, Mach 28, 1994 at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City. He had been a patient there since Feb. 23. He died following a sudden illness. He was born Dec. 16, 1927 in Rock Springs, a son of John and Mattie White Douglas. He attended schools in Rock Springs, graduating from Rock Springs High School in 1947. He attended the Electronics, Radio and Telegraph Institute in Omaha, Neb., in 1949-50. He married Josephine Kovacich at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church May 28, 1950. He was presently employed as an engineer by the City of Rock Springs. He worked for the city for 14 years. He was also a licensed land surveyor who worked for the Wyoming Highway Department for 32 years. He was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church and the Benevolent, Protective Order of Elks. He was also on the Wyoming State Board of Professional Engineers and Surveyors. Survivors include his wife, Jo, Rock Springs; two sons and daughters-in-law, Joey and Darlene Douglas, Rock Springs, and Pete and Sue Douglas, Farmington, N.M.; a brother, Jack Douglas, Kemmerer; five grandsons, Robbie Revelli, Rock Springs and Brian, Chris, Jason and Matthew Douglas, all of Farmington; several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepfather, Pete Frullo, and a sister in infancy. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 2, 1994 CATHERINE ELIZABETH MCGOVERN Funeral services for Catherine Elizabeth McGovern were conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 30, 1984 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. The Rev. Nancy Tiegreen, interim pastor of the First Congregational Church, officiated. Cremation followed. Mrs. McGovern, 73, of 1325 Sage St., Rock Springs, died at 8 a.m. Sunday, March 27, 1994 at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs where she had been a resident for the past two years. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. McGovern had been in ill health the past two years. She was born in Columbus, Ohio, Aug 3, 1920, the daughter of George and Elizabeth Bartram Hower Sr. She attended schools in Canton, Ohio, and Rock Springs. She married Albert Battisti in Rock Springs in 1930 and he preceded her in death Oct. 28, 1982. Mrs. McGovern worked as a housekeeper for the White Mountain Lodge and a waitress for the New Grand for many years. She was a member of the First Congregational Church. Survivors include one son, Albert Battisti of Rock Springe; her mother, Elizabeth Honer of Rock Springs; two brothers, James Hower of Rock Springs and Jack Hower of Maryville Tern; one sister, Pat Brooks of Rock Springs; several grandchildren and several nieces and her father. She was preceded in death by her father; one son, George Rattisti; three brothers Billy, George and Bob Hower and one sister, Thelma Atwood. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 2, 1994 FRANK GENETTI SAN DIEGO—Frank V. Genetti, 75, formerly of Superior, died in his sleep on March 19, 1994 at his home in San Diego. He had been battling cancer for nearly two decades. Genetti was born in Kemmerer Dec. 20, 1918 and graduated from Superior High School in 1937. It was while living in Superior that he met his future wife, Flora Gillilan, in the eighth grade. He graduated from the University of Wyoming at Laramie in civil engineering in 1941 and was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. He earned his master’s degree in Industrial Engineering from Ohio State University after completing military studies at Yale. He also graduated from the U.S. Air War College in Montgomery, Ala. in 1957. Genetti entered the U.S. Army in 1941 and married Flora Gillilan June 24, 1942 in Rock Springs. He spent the next 23 years in the military before retiring as a full colonel in the U.S. Air Force in 1964. He worked for Lockheed Propulsion Company after his retirement and operated two of his own businesses while residing in California. Genetti is survived by his wife of 52 years; one son, Frank V. Genetti III and wife Judy of Encinitas, Calif.; one daughter, Georgia Genetti of San Diego, Calif.; one grandson, Ryan Genetti and in-laws, Mr. and Mrs. W.C. Stewart, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Gillilan, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Gillilan, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Gillilan, all of San Diego; Mr. and Mrs. Gibson Gillilan of Highland, Utah, and Mr. and Mrs. Morey Pierantoni of Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 2, 1994 DAVID D. SMITH SR. Memorial services for David D. Smith Sr. were conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, April 1, at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel, 263 E. Flaming Gorge Way, Green River. The Rev. Walt Silveria of the First United Methodist Church officiated. Smith, 47, Green River, died suddenly in Texas on Tuesday, March 22, 1994. He was born Dec. 6, 1946 in Wheeling, W. Va. the son of the late Raymond J. and Lucille Copley Smith. He attended schools in Glendale, W. Va., and graduated from the Union High School in Bendwood, W. Va., with the class of 1964. He worked in the mining industry for the past 30 years He was last employed with Solvay Minerals having worked for them for 13 years. He is survived by one son, David D. Smith Jr. of Green River; one daughter and son-in-law, Mikole and Vince Gilbert of Green River; one brother, Raymond Danny Smith of Green River; one granddaughter, Tyler Gilbert; one grandson, Dylan Gilbert both of Green River and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 2, 1994 PATSY JANE STONE RUBECK Funeral services for Patsy Jane Stone Rubeck were conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 29, 1994 at the Union Congregational Church, 350 Mansface, Green River. Pallbearers were Dom Gibson, Loren “Bud” Green, Art Kech, Alfred Bramwell, Leonard Crouch and Less Tanner. Honorary pallbearers were all of her many friends. The Rev. John Pennington officiated. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens north of Rock Springs. Mrs. Rubeck, 63, of 421 East 2nd St., North, Green River, died at 3:12 p.m., Friday, March 25, 1994 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, where she had been a patient since March 18 following a brief illness. A longtime Green River resident, Mrs. Rubeck was born July 18, 1930 in Cheyenne, the daughter of Leonard and Zella Rodgers Stone. She attended schools in Green River and graduated from the Green River High School with the class of 1948. She married Freeman Dennis Rubeck at Green River, Nov. 2?, 1958. He later preceded her in death. Mrs. Rubeck was a ticket agent and clerk for the Union Pacific Railroad, working for them for 44 years. She was a member of the Union Congregational Church, Green River Eagles Aerie No. 2350, T.O.P.S., Union Pacific Railroad Old Timers, Union Pacific Railroad Credit Union and the Coast Guard Auxiliary. Survivors include her mother, Zella Stone of Green River; two stepsons, Mark Rubeck of Rock Springs, Jeffrey Rubeck of Orroville, Calif.; one brother, Loren Stone of Chattsworth, Calif.; six grandchildren, Perri, James, Markae Rubeck, all of Rock Springs, Jennifer Whitney of Long Beach, Calif., Levi and Shaun Rubeck of Cheyenne; one great-grandchild, Karavon Whitney of Long Beach. Mrs. Rubeck was preceded in death by her father and husband. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 2, 1994 MADGE J. LEWIS Funeral services for Madge J. Lewis were conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 26, 1994 at the 1st Ward LDS Church, 1000 West 4th North, Green River. Bishop Kaye Allred officiated. Interment was in the Benjamin Cemetery in Benjamin, Utah. Mrs. Lewis, 65, of 640 Ash Ave., Jamestown, died of a sudden illness at her home at about 7 a.m. Wednesday, March 23, 1994. She had been a resident of Jamestown since 1973 and a former resident of Benjamin, Utah. She was born June 28, 1928 in Lehi, Utah, the daughter of the late Lewid Mark and Vida Pearl Thomas Shepherd. She attended schools in Springfield, Utah. She married Kent Ray Lewis Sept. 7, 1962 in Ely, Nev. She was a member of the LDS Church. She did crocheting and was a seamstress. Survivors include her husband, Kent of Jamestown; one brother, Mark Shepherd of Corpus Grove, Texas; two sisters, Mrs. Kenneth (Merle) Thurnau of Orem, Utah, and Mrs. Sam (Mary) Miera of Laberkin, Utah; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 2, 1994 ALLEN BRADLEY BIG PINEY - Funeral services for Allen Bradley were Monday, March 28, 1994 in the Big Piney Fine Arts Center. The Rev. Eric Lison officiated. Burial was in the Plainview Cemetery. Bradley, 52, died Friday, March 25, in Big Piney. He was born May 13, 1941 in Kemmerer, a son of Joseph E. and Lucy M. (Whitman) Bradley. He married Deanne Fear April 16, 1963 in Big Piney. He was a member of the Wyoming Stockgrowers Association and the Roping Club and was a past 4-H leader. Survivors include his wife, Deanne, Big Piney; daughters, Becky Bell, West Valley, Utah, Audrey Matheson, Laramie, and Marilyn Larsen, New Underwood, SD; a son, Mack Bradley, Laramie; his mother, Lucy Bradley, Draper, Utah; three sisters, Nedra Alify, Big Piney, Joie Allen, Riverton and Arden Armel, Big Piney; three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Bradley, and a set of quintuplet infants. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 2, 1994 BUD M. MEEKS EVANSTON -- Graveside services for Bud M. Meeks were at 2 p.m., Friday, April 1, 1994, at the Evanston City Cemetery, Evanston. Meeks, 60, died March 26, 1994 at his home in Evanston. He was born June 13, 1933 to Lenard Melvin and Evelyn (Meeks) Holst in Newcastle. He married Marilyn E. Rufi Jan. 22, 1940 in Kemmerer. His hobbies were fishing and hunting. He also did a lot of prospecting with Kay Bolen and Wayne Harvey. He was a veteran of the Air Force. He is survived by three sons, Kelly and his wife Terri King of Anchorage, Alaska; and Kody Meeks of Reliance; Terry and his wife Ada Watson of Lyman; daughter, Koy Meeks of Reliance; five grandchildren, Kamee, Kayla and Karissa King, and Kyla and Jionna Meeks; also several aunts, uncles and cousins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 9, 1994 MARY JANE NIMMO A mass of Christian burial for Mary Jane Nimmo was celebrated Saturday, April 2, 1994 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was at 7 p.m. Friday, April 1 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Memorial graveside services and inurnment were Monday, April 4, at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Mrs. Nimmo, 69, No. 7 Wardell Court, Rock Springs, died at her home Wednesday, March 23, 1994. She was a lifelong resident of the Rock Springs area who was born Jan. 27, 1925 in Winton, a daughter of the late Thomas Morgan and Mary Rebecca Oliver Hanks. She attended schools in Winton, Douglas and Reliance, graduating from Reliance High School. She married George “Mac” Nimmo at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church Sept. 22, 1946. He preceded her in death Jan. 24, 1989. She was a member of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Terry and Jolynn Nimmo, Rock Springs; one daughter, Betty Ann Williams, Waukegan, Ill.; a brother, Bill Hanks, Cora; four grandchildren, Kristen and Ashlen Nimmo, both of Rock Springs, and Jennifer Hamilton and Marissa Williams, both of Waukegan; several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a brother and two sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 9, 1994 CLIFFORD “MOLLY” ROBINSON Funeral services for Clifford “Molly” Robinson were conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 6, 1994 at the LDS Stake Center, 2055 Edgar St., Rock Springs. Bishop Ed Eyring officiated. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, North of Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Raymond Pecolar, Dale Pecolar, Eddie Trujillo, Jim Lesko, Jon Lesko and Robert Semler. Honorary pallbearers were Geno tarufelli and Henry “Rico” Zampedri. Robinson, 88, of 1122 Converse Court, Rock Springs, died at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, April 2, 1994 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient since March 27. He had been in ill health for the past one year. A longtime Rock Springs and Superior resident, Robinson was born Oct. 22, 1905 in Cumberland, the son of the late William and Hester Longdon Robinson. He attended schools in Cumberland, and later married Sarah Davis in Ogden, Utah on April 6, 1935. Robinson worked as a coal miner for the Union Pacific Coal Company from 1921 to 1962. When the mines closed, he also worked for the Kimberly Circle Apartments for five years and for the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County as a maintenance man for eight years. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the United Mine Workers of America. Survivors include his wife, Sarah of Rock Springs; one son and daughter-in-law, Clifford Allen and Judith Robinson of Carmichael, Calif.; two daughters and one son-in-law, Carma Laverne Dufford of Council Bluffs, Iowa, and Violet “Dee” and Bert Keywatz of Rock Springs; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers, Ernest, William, Thomas, Laurence and James; two half-brothers, Lyman Fearn and Harold Fearn, who died in infancy; one sister, Laura Ballantyne; one half-sister, Della Fearn, who died in infancy and two daughters who died in infancy. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 9, 1994 MARIE ANN MEYER A mass of Christian burial for Marie Ann Meyer was celebrated at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 5, 1994 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 900 Hitching Post Drive in Green River. The Rev. Michael Hellman officiated. A scriptural rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Monday, April 4, 1994 at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel, 263 East Flaming Gorge Way, Green River. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearers were Gordon Kincaid, Bryan Hart, Paul Kincaid, Wayne Pruett, Bill Meyer and Ernie Lowseth. Honorary pallbearer was Randy Lowseth. Mrs. Meyer, 66, of 320 Mansface Terrace No. ???, Green River, died at 8:30 a.m. Saturday, April 2, 1994 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A lifetime resident of Sweetwater County, Mrs. Meyer had been in ill health the past five years. She was born Nov. 16, 1927 in Rock Springs, the daughter of Arne and Kathleen Wright Lowseth. Mrs. Meyer attended schools in both Rock Springs and Green River and was a graduate of Green River High School with the class of 1940. She also attended college at St. Mary’s in Salt Lake City. She married Benjamin Irwin Meyer in Green River March 20, 1948. Meyer died in Evanston May 26, 1977. Mrs. Meyer was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Green River. Survivors include her mother, Kathleen of Green River; three sons and daughters-in-law, Richard and patty Meyer of Green River, David and Sherri Meyer of Green River, and James and Shellie Meyer, also of Green River; one daughter, Diane Rodgers of Pocatello, Idaho; two brothers, Ernie Lowseth of Rock Springs and Tom Lowseth of Green River. In addition four grandchildren also survive, Susie Coffey of Louisiana, Katie, Brandon and Justin Meyer, all of Green River; several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Meyer was preceded in death by her father, a brother, John Michael “Joe” Lowseth, and a son, John. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 9, 1994 EDNA MARY ANN HAYES BOTERO IDAHO FALLS, Idaho--Funeral services for Edna Mary Ann Haves Botero were Friday, April 8, in Idaho Falls, Idaho at the LDS 22nd Ward Chapel. Bishop Dale Hardy presided. Burial was in the Fielding Memorial Park Cemetery. Mrs. Botero, 96, Idaho Falls resident, died April 5, 1994, at Good Samaritan Care Center in Idaho Falls of causes incident to age. She was born March 21, 1898 in Almy, the daughter of Ishmael and Mary Ann Hayes. She grew up and attended schools in Wyoming and attend the University of Wyoming. She married Martin Botero in Diamondville Nov. 5, 1921. The marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple Feb. 3, 1939. She lived in Rock Springs from 1928 until 1948 when the family moved to Idaho Falls. She was employed by the J.C. Penney Co. for several years in Idaho Falls until she retired. She was a member of the LDS Church. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Derall (Melba) Riley, Salt Lake City; Mrs. John (Beverly) Crouch and Mrs. Frank (Joan) Bithell, of Idaho Falls; one son, Paul Botero, Idaho Falls; 12 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Her husband, Martin, died Dec. 21, 1988. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 9, 1994 SUSAN K. RAINVILLE SALT LAKE CITY—Memorial services were conducted for Susan K. Rainville, 36, at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 6, 1994 at the Full Gospel Assembly of God, 2191 Century Blvd. John T. Rice officiated. Interment was in Oklahoma. She was admitted to Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County Friday, March 25. She was life flighted to LDS Hospital Saturday, March 26. She died Monday, March 28 at about 3:30 p.m. of natural causes. She was born in St. George, Utah, June 3, 1957. She lived in Rock Springs for the past 12 years and worked for Questar Pipeline Company in the engineering department. She graduated from Red Rock High School in Oklahoma in 1975 and obtained an associate of arts degree from Western Wyoming Community College. She was a member of the Full Gospel Church. Survivors include her father, George of Rock Springs; two brothers, Alan and Mark, both living in Oklahoma and her daughter, Marci. She was preceded in death by her mother, Maggie Rainville. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 9, 1994 JOSEPH WAYNE “JOE” SAGE JR. KEMMERER - Services for Joseph Wayne "Joe" Sage Jr. were Saturday, April 2, 11 a.m. in the LDS Church at Big Piney. Interment was in the Big Piney Cemetery. Sage Jr., 32, died Tuesday, March 29, 1994 at his home in Kemmerer. He was born May 26, 1961 in Pinedale, a son of Joseph W. Sage Sr. and Josephine Kay (Phillips) Sage. He married Julie Lynn Moore in Big Piney April 14, 1980. He was a trucker and his hobbies included hunting and fishing. Survivors include his wife, Julie; two sons, Brandon Karl and Norlin Joseph, all of Kemmerer his father in Winnemucca, Nev.; brothers, Richard E. Sage, Rock Springs, and Michael D. Sage, Winnemucca;a sister, Terri Lynn Sage, Rock Springs; grandparents, Richard E. and Doreen Phillips, Brush, Colo.; many aunts, uncles, cousins and nieces. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 9, 1994 HENRY DELLAI A scriptural rosary for Henry Dellai was Tuesday, March 29 at the Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Fremont, Calif., at 7 p.m. Funeral services were conducted March 30, 1994 at 1:30 p.m. by the Rev. Joseph Walsh at the Holy Spirit Church. Final resting place was Cedar Lawn Memorial Park in Fremont. Dellai, 74, of 4331 Delaware Drive, Fremont, died March 26, 1994 at his home after an illness of several months. He was born May 13, 1919 in Rock Springs, the third son of the late Attilio and Mary Rigoni Dellai. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate with the class of 1938. He attended the Polytechnic College of Engineering in Oakland, Calif., majoring in mechanical engineering. Dellai worked for General Motors in Fremont for 36 years and retired in 1982 as a utility inspector. Following his retirement he was employed by the Fremont Police Department as a school crossing guard for six years. He was a member of the United Auto Workers Local Union No. 1364 in Fremont. His other interests included gardening, camping and bowling. He married the former Margaret L. B arrow on July 3, 1956 in Oakland. He was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Fremont. He is survived by his wife, Margaret of Fremont; three daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia Ann and Charles Stone, Fremont, Calif., Pamela Marie and William Rogers, Gainesville, Ga., and Brenda Louise and Jan R. Collins of Ceres, Calif.; one stepdaughter, Roseline Johnson of Hayward, Calif.; one sister, Mrs. Lena Hatt of Rock Springs, and one brother, Eugene Dellai of Mesa, Ariz.; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Elsie Dellai of Rock Springs; six grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Dellai was preceded in death by one brother, Reno Dellai of Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 9, 1994 THOMAS LEROY LEWIS TABLE ROCK—Memorial services for Thomas Leroy Lewis were conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 6, 1994 at the Table Rock Village Recreation Center. The Rev. Lyle Burrwell of the Christian Church conducted the services. Services and interment were also conducted in Colorado. Lewis, 41, of 111 Weber St., Table Rock, died at about 1 a.m. April 4, 1994 at his home. Lewis was born Nov. 18, 1952 in La Junta, Colo., the son of Walter Lee and “Goldie” Stover Lewis. He attended schools in Las Animas, Colo. and was a graduate of a Colorado Springs high school with the class of 197?. He also attended colleges in Garden City, Kan., and Fort Morgan, Colo. Lewis married the former Cheryl Darlene Foster in Lamar, Colo., Sept. 10, 1989. He served with the United States Air Force for four years. He was a resident of Table Rock for five years and a former resident of Beaver, Okla. Lewis was a meter inspector for Colorado Interstate Gas for the past 16 years. He was a member of the Christian Church. Survivors include his wife, Cheryl of Rock Springs; his parents, Walter and “Goldie” Lewis of Lamar; one son, Andrew of Rock Springs; tow sisters, Mrs. Tom (Mary) Summers of Denver and Mrs. Gary (Debbie) Gadash of Lamar; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews including Jeremy, Jenny and Justin Lewis all of Sterling, Kan. Lewis was preceded in death by one brother, Walter Lenn Lewis. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 9, 1994 FRANK GENETTI SAN DIEGO—Frank V. Genetti, 75, formerly of Superior, died in his sleep on March 19, 1994 at his home in San Diego. He had been battling cancer for nearly two decades. Genetti was born in Kemmerer Dec. 20, 1918 and graduated from Superior High School in 1937. I was while living in Superior that he met his future wife, Flora Gillilan, in the eighth grade. He graduated from the University of Wyoming at Laramie in civil engineering in 1941 and was a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity. He earned his master's degree in Industrial Engineering from Ohio State University after completing military studies at Yale. He also graduated from the US Air War College in Montgomery, Ala in 1957. Genetti entered the U.S. Army in 1941 and married Flora Gillilan June 24, 1942 in Rock Springs. He spent the next 23 years in the military before retiring as a full colonel in the U.S. Air Force in 1964. He worked for Lockheed Propulsion Company after his retirement and operated two of his own businesses while residing in California. Genetti is survived by his wife of 52 years; one son, Frank V Gencili III and wife Judy of Encinitas, Calif.; one daughter, Georgia Genetti of San Diego, Calif.; one grandson, Ryan Genetti and in-laws, Mr. and Mrs. W.C. Stewart, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Gillilan, Mr., and Mrs. Sam Gillilan, Mr. and Mrs. Jim Gillilan, all of San Diego; Mr. and Mrs., Gibson Gillilan of Highland, Utah and Mr. and Mrs. Morey Pierantoni of Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 9, 1994 RICHARD L. LAKE PAYSON. Ariz.--Private services for Richard L. Lake were conducted in Phoenix Ariz. Lake, 62, of Payson, Ariz. died Feb. 27, 1994. He was born in Green River, a son of George M. and Martha Lake. He is survived by his wife, Jean; three daughters, Sandy, Paul, Cindy, Frank, and Lori Luna; three sons, Ricky, Ronnie and Jim; one brother; two sisters and seven grandchildren. He worked for the Union Pacific Railroad for 30 years as a brakeman switchman. He was also a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 2350 in Green River. Also, he was a lifetime member of the United Transportation Union. He was preceded in death by his parents, one daughter, one granddaughter, two sisters and one brother. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 16, 1994 JAMES CORAZZA Memorial services for James Corazza were conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 13, 1994 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Fred Wendel of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church officiated. A scriptural rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 12, 1994 at the vase Funeral Chapel. His body was cremated. Inurnment was in the Mountain View Cemetery. Corazza, 64, of 1007 Clark St., Rock Springs, died at 9:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 6, 1994 at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs where he had been a patient since Feb. 28, 1994. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Corazza had been in ill health the past several years. He was born Sept. 22, 1929 in Rock Springs, the son of the late John and Mary Stephi Corazza. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1947. Corazza was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He married the former Betty jean Duncan in Evanston Aug. 25, 1962 and their marriage was later blessed at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in June of 1988. She preceded him in death Jan 20, 1994. Corazza was a retired coal miner who worked for the Union Pacific Coal Company. He later went to work and retired from the City of Rock Springs as a cemetery sexton. He was a member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, the B.P.O. Elks Lodge and the VFW Club. Survivors include one son, Jim A. Corazza of Rock Springs; two stepsons, Alfred Floyd Harsha of Rock Springs and Henry L. Harsha of Green River; two daughters, Mrs. Barbara Radman of Rock Springs and Sheila Corazza of Rock Springs; one stepdaughter, Mrs. John (Shirley) Hutchins of Love Lock, Nev.; 12 grandchildren and several cousins. In addition to his parents and wife, Corazza was preceded in death by one son, John David Corazza. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 16, 1994 TIM GUILLIAMS THE DALLES, Ore. - A memorial service for Tim Guilliams was Saturday, April 9, in The Dalles, Ore. Guilliams, 33, died Thursday, April 7, 1994 in The Dalles, Ore., following a long illness. He was born May 7, 1960, in Akron, Ohio, and had lived in the Hood River, Ore., area the past three years. He attended junior high and high school in Rock Springs. Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Ann and Charles B. Reinhart, Rock Springs; his father and stepmother, Don Guilliams and Carole Anderson of The Dalles; sister and brother-in-law, Kathy and Bob O’Neal, Albany, Ore.; brother and sister-in-law, Steve and Kathi Guilliams, Portland, Ore.; several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 16, 1994 LILBURN THOMAS FRAZIER MANILA, Utah--A Memorial service for Lilburn Thomas Frazier was conducted Tuesday, April 12 at the Evans and Early Mortuary in Salt Lake City, Utah. His body was cremated. Frazier, 76, of 150 East 300 North, Manila, Utah was dead on arrival at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 7:20 p.m. Thursday, April 7, 1994. A resident of Manila the past four years and former resident of Salt Lake City, Utah, Mr. Frazier had been in ill health the past several years. He was born June 17, 1917 in Tennessee, the son of the late Horace and Beda Clements Frazier. He attended schools in Oklahoma and married the former Rosemarie Ford in Las Vegas, Nev., Aug. 25, 1960. Frazier was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and the Korean War. Frazier was a retired tailor having worked for the Nordstrom's Department Store for 10 years. He was a member of the Baptist Church, the Elkalah Shrine, the B.P.O. Elks Lodge and secretary of the Flaming Gorge Shrine Club. Survivors include his wife, Rosemarie Frazier of Manila; three sons, Michael Donald Frazier of Long Beach, Calif., Matthew Ralph Frazier of Apple Valley, Calif., and Monte Thomas Frazier of Salt Lake City; one daughter, Michelle Marie Jones of Salt Lake City; two brothers, Paul Frazier of Weldon, Calif., and William Frazier of Boulder City, Nev.; one sister, Nita Chase of Payson, Ariz.; five grandchildren, Troy Gillian, Justin Humbert, Craig Frazier, Elaine Frazier and Jeremy Frazier and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Frazier was preceded in death by one sister and one brother. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 16, 1994 GEORGE R. VERONDA CASPER - Services for George R. Veronda, 76, were conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 11, 1994 in the Chapel of the Oregon Trail State Veterans Cemetery. The Rev. Royce Brown of St. Mark's Episcopal Church officiated. Veronda died April 9 in the Poplar Living Center at Casper following a long illness. He was born Sept. 15, 1918, at Rock Springs, the son of John and Sarah (Bonomo) Veronda. He graduated from the Rock Springs High School in 1936 and went to the University of Wyoming to earn a bachelor's degree in geology in 1940. He married Betty S. Sousley in Laramie Sept. 7, 1942. During World War II he served in U.S. Army Intelligence in the Pacific, and at the end of the war he was involved in debriefing of Japanese admirals and generals. After the war, he returned to Casper where he worked for the Ohio Oil Company (Marathon) and for the Forest Oil Corporation. In 1961, he became an independent consulating geologist in Casper. His health forced his retirement in 1987. He was a member of the American Association of Petroleum Geologists, Rocky Mountain Oil and Gas Association, the Society of Independent Petroleum Earth Scientists, the Independent Petroleum Association of America, Wyoming Geologic Association, the YMCA, Boy Scouts, the Casper Petroleum Club, and St. Mark's Episcopal Church. Survivors include his wife of Casper; one son, G. Robert Veronda of Casper; one daughter, Mary C. Prehoda of Laramie; one sister, Catherine Costantino of Rock Springs, one brother, Charles Veronda, of Scottsdale, Ariz.; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers and one sister. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 16, 1994 ROBERT D. BARNARD COOS BAY, Ore. - Memorial services for Robert D. Barnard were conducted in Coos Bay, Ore. His body was cremated. Barnard, 79, died Wednesday, April 6, 1994 in Coos Bay. He was born in Evanston Jan. 4, 1915. He married Eloine Cook of Evanston Oct. 23, 1939 in Reno, Nev. They both graduated from Evanston High School and the University of Wyoming. Barnard worked as a scientist for Dow Chemical. He developed the first portable dialysis machine and also did environmental control work for Dow. He worked for Dow from 1939 until his retirement and along with other Dow scientists held several patents for chemical methods used in industry. He was honored in 1974 as a distinguished alumnus of the University of Wyoming for his career achievements. Survivors include six children, Janet Brandenburg, Coos Bay, Roberta Wetterston, Walnut Creek, Calif., Rebecca Conover, Afton, James Barnard, Shingle Springs, Calif., Thomas Barnard, Midland, Mich., and Cindy Heinritz, Auburn, Calif.; two brothers, Richard Barnard, Ogden, Utah, and Donald Barnard, Evanston; a sister, Doris Barnard Bath, Rock Springs; 18 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ethel and Fred Barnard of Evanston and his wife, Eloine Cook Barnard Aug. 25, 1992 in Coos Bay. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 16, 1994 LOUIS MILOJEVICH WEST COVINA, Calif. Services and burial for Louis Milojevich were in West Covina. Milojevich, 76, West Covina, Calif., died March 23, 1994 in West Covina's Valley Hospital. He was born in Rock Springs and was a 1936 graduate of Rock Springs High School. He married Betty Ann Warinner. He also served in the Army during World War II. Survivors include his wife and daughter, Shirley, both in West Covina; three granddaughters; three brothers, George, Sam and John. He was preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Flora; and a son, Jim. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 23, 1994 THOMAS WILLIAM POWELL Funeral services for Thomas William Powell were conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 21, 1994 at the LDS Church, 2055 Edgar St., Rock Springs. Bishop Allen Knight conducted the services. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery. Powell, 47, of 68 C St., Superior, Wyoming died Saturday, April 16, 1994 from injuries he sustained in a motorcycle accident that occurred on County Road 45, .7 miles south of the Baxter Road, 6.7 miles Southeast of Rock Springs. According to Sweetwater County Coroner Dale S. Majhanovich, Powell was the driver of a motorcycle that veered off the roadway ejecting him from the motorcycle. He died of multiple internal head injuries. He was born on Aug 4, 1946 in Tacoma, Washington, the son of William George and Eulah Irene Rice Powell. He attended schools in Tacoma and was a graduate of the Franklin Pierce High School with the class of 1964. Mr. Powell was a U.S. Navy veteran. A resident of Superior for the past 14 years and former resident of Anchorage, Alaska, Mr. Powell was employed as a coal hauler driver for the Bridger Coal Company for the past 12 years. His hobbies were fishing and camping. Survivors include his parents, William and Eulah Powell of Stevensville, Montana; three daughters, Becky Renee of Anchorage Alaska, Carol Griffith and Sheri Yets, both of Champaign, Illinois; two sisters, Mrs. William {Ellen} Blocker of Tacoma and Mrs. Bruce {Billie Jean} Stamper of Dubois; one brother and sister-in-law, Charles Edward and Donna Powell of Yelm, Wash.; three grandsons, one granddaughter and several nieces and nephew. He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 23, 1994 EDNA M. RHODES A mass of Christian burial for Edna M. Rhodes was celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 20, 1994 at the Immaculate Conception Church, 900 Hitching Post Drive, Green River. The Rev. Michael Hellman officiated. A vigil service with rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 19 at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel in Geren River. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearers were Donald “Duke” Yowell, Carl Williams, Harold Walker, Bob Vesco, Mike Beckum and Jeff Wortham. Honorary pallbearers were Gary Bussart, James Crosson, John Crosson, Earl Bartlett, Rodney Rollins and Jim Carpenter and all her many friends. Mrs. Rhodes, 84, of 265 North 1st West, Green River, died at 6:15 p.m. Saturday, April 16, 1994 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient since April 14. A longtime resident of Green River, Mrs. Rhodes had been in ill health the past several years. She was born Aug. 20, 1909 in Elgin, Ill., the daughter fof the late Ford Carl and Bridget Ellen Mockler Bussart. She attended schools in Frontier and Green River. She married Cecil John Rhodes in Green River Nov. 20, 1928 and he preceded her in death Dec. 30, 1974. Mrs. Rhodes worked for many years as a clerk in several local Green River stores. She was am ember of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Survivors include her daughter, Sharon Rhodes of Green River; her brother, Richard L. Bussart of Yuma, Ariz., and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Rhodes was preceded in death by one son, Robert Alan Rhodes, one brother and one sister. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 23, 1994 BONNIE MARY RANDALL A mass of Christian burial for Bonnie Mary Randall was celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, April 22, at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. The Rev. Fed Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 6 p.m. Thursday, April 21 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Mrs. Randall, 63, of 1412 Clark St. No. 6, Rock Springs, died shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 6:14 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, 1994. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Cortez, Colo., Mrs. Randall died after a sudden illness. She was born March 12, 1931 in LaPlata, N.M., the daughter of the late Charles and Frances Torres Shay. She attended schools in Cortez and was a graduate of Montezuma County High School. She married Felix Randall in Cortez June 19, 1948. She was a member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Her hobbies included playing bingo and doing crafts. Survivors include her husband, Felix Randall of Rock Springs; her son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Margaret Randall of Rock Springs; three daughters and sons-in-law, Beatrice and Ernie Salazar of Riverton, Theresa and Mike Sargent of Salt Lake City, Ellena and Max Martinez of Green River; one daughter, Brenda Randall of Rock Springs; two brothers, Jim Shay and Tom Shay, both of Farmington, N.M.; one sister, Caroline Saize of Farmington; 14 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Randall was preceded in death by one son, Joseph A. Randall. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 23, 1994 SELENA KENNEDY SEELEY SALT LAKE CITY—Funeral services for Selena Kennedy Seeley were Saturday, April 16, 1994 at 11 a.m. at Mount Tabor Lutheran Church in Salt Lake City. Graveside services were Monday, April 18 at Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Mrs. Seeley, 82, died Wednesday, April 13, 1994 at the home of her daughter, Marilyn Eskridge in Salt Lake City. She was born March 21, 1912 in Selma, Ala., a daughter of Charles and Mary Virginia Moore Kennedy. She married William Raymond Seeley Aug. 17, 1927 in Steamboat Springs, Colo. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Deen (Marilyn) Eskridge, Salt Lake City; two sons, Walter D. and Cookie Seeley, Green River and William R. and Elsie Seeley Jr., DePere, Wis.; nine grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Gladys Marie Williams and great-grandson, Andy Eskridge. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 23, 1994 FRANKLYN VARADY MONASQUIN, N.J.—Funeral services for Frnaklyn Varady were April 21 in Monasquin. Word was received of the death of Franklyn E. Varady, 54, of Monasquin, N.J., April 19, 1994 in New Jersey. He had been hospitalized for three weeks. He was born in Rock Springs Nov. 18, 1939, a son of Dorothy Remitz Chesney and Julius Varady. He was a retired Army Captain who was employed by the government. He is survived by his wife, Carole, and two daughters, all of Monasquin; his stepfather, Keith Chesney, and a brother, Dave Chesney, all of Detroit. Also surviving are two aunts, Lillian Brcko of Rock Springs and Mary Varady of Green River. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Michael. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 23, 1994 DON SKINNER MANILA, Utah - Graveside services for Don Skinner were Tuesday, April 19, 1994 at 2 p.m. in the Evergreen Cemetery, Springville, Utah. Skinner, 59, of Manila, Utah, died at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, April 14, 1994 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient since April 11. A resident of Manila and former resident of Tooele, Utah, Skinner had been in ill health the past one year. He was born July 14, 1934 in Springville, Utah, the son of Marion Ray and Bernetta Alen Skinner. He attended schools in Springville and was a graduate of the Springville High School with the class of 1953. Skinner was a U.S. Navy veteran and was retired from the Tooele Army Depot. He was a member of the B.P.O. Elks Lodge. Survivors include his mother, Bernetta Walker of Provo, Utah; one son, David Skinner of Manila; one daughter, Yvonne Elaine Skinner of Salt Lake City; two brothers, Bob Skinner of Salt Lake City and Leon Skinner of Tooele; one sister, Arlene Glover of Clinton, Utah; six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father and one brother, Merrell Skinner. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 23, 1994 ERNEST C. ELLISON Memorial services for Ernest C. Ellison, 71, were Friday, April 22, 1994 at 10 a.m. at Mount of Olives Lutheran Church, 2916 Foothill Blvd., Rock Springs. The Rev. Brian Stoffregen, pastor, officiated. Ellison was cremated and will be inurned at Black Hills National Cemetery, in Rapid City, S.D. Ellison died April 17 in Salt Lake City following a long illness. He was born Dec. 23, 1922 in Elgin, Neb., the son of Chester and Clarabel Ellison. Ellison was a U.S. Navy veteran who served in the Pacific Theatre during World War II. After returning from the war, he married Maxine L. Taylor in 1946, and they resided in Nebraska until 1954, when they moved to Rapid City, S.D. and he lived until moving to Rock Springs in 1983. Ellison's hobbies were hunting, fishing, and the outdoors. He also was a licensed pilot. Ellison was preceded in death by his sister, Marie and younger brother, Donald, and both of his parents. Survivors include a daughter, Connie Anderson of Cottonwood, Ariz., and his three sons, Donald Ellison of San Diego, Terry Ellison and Randy Ellison of Rock Springs; one sister, Myrle Fuller of Chadron, Neb.; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 23, 1994 ADONICIO CISNEROS CERRO, N.M. - Memorial services for Adonicio Cisneros were conducted at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, April 7, 1994, at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Cerro, N.M. A rosary was recited 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 6 also at the church. He was buried at Our Lady of Guadalupe Cemetery in Cerro. Pallbearers were his grandchildren, Larry Gil, Rock Springs, Jessie Gil, Jason Cisneros, Anthony Gallegos, Michael Cisneros, Adonis Cisneros, all of Denver and Rafael Gallegos, Kenny Gallegos, both of Albuquerque, N. M. Cisneros, 94, of Questa, N. M., died Easter Sunday, April 3, at the Taos Memorial Hospital in Taos, N. M., where he had been a patient since March 31. A resident of Questa for the past 27 years and former resident of Rock Springs and Superior, he worked as a sheepherder and also in the coal mines Cisneros is survived by his wife, Eloisa Cisneros, Questa; two daughters, Cecilia Gil, Rock Springs, Rose Marie and Paul Gallegos, Thornton, Colo.; seven sons, Dave and Lovieda Cisneros, Cerro; Arturo Cisneros, Pueblo, Colo.; Gabriel and Bobbie Cisneros, Sacramento, Calif.; Joe and Janine Cisneros, Denver, Felix Cisneros, Rock Springs, John Cisneros, Denver, Steve and Kathy Cisneros, Syracuse, Utah; one stepdaughter, Crucita and husband Ruben Cisneros; two stepsons and wives, Ramon and Sylvia Gallegos, Paul and Gloria Gallegos, all from Questa. Cisneros had 35 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 30, 1994 LOIS ROBERTSON Funeral services for Lois Robertson were conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 27, 1994 at the Union Congregational Church, 350 Mansface, Green River. The Rev. Nancy Tiegreen officiated. An Eastern Star service was conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 26, at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel in Green River. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Mrs. Robertson, 77, of 1445 Uinta Drive, Green River, died at 7:20 p.m. Friday, April 22, 1994 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River. A longtime resident of Green River, Mrs. Robertson died after a lengthy illness. She was born April 20, 1917 in Green River, a daughter of the late Tom G. and Mildred Fye Jones. She attended schools in Green River and was a graduate of Green River High School. Mrs. Robertson worked as a secretary for the Union Pacific Railroad and she also worked in the records department of the City of Green River. She was a member of the Union Congregational Church and the Order of the Eastern Star. Survivors include one aunt, Marian Crawford of Green River; several cousins, including Shirley Ann Morrissey of Cheyenne, Paul Kimbrel of West Linn, Ore., and Pam Jelaca of Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 30, 1994 GEORGE DUZIK SANTA MONICA, Calif.—Memorial services for George S. Duzik were celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 23, 1994 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. Inurnment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Duzik, 75, of 7625 N. 19th Ave., Phoenix, Ariz., died Friday, Sept. 10 in Santa Monica, Calif. He had been an outpatient at St. John’s Hospital for two days at the time of his death. He was born April 24, 1918 to the late Nick and Cecelia Duzik in Rock Springs. He attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1936. He attended the University of Wyoming and Denver University. He was a member of Sigma Chi fraternity. During World War II, Duzik served as a major in the Quartermaster Corps in England and France. Following the war, he took over operation of the family business, Duzik’s Food Center, in Rock Springs, after his father retired. Duzik and his family later moved to Arizona where he entered the wholesale produce business. He also managed the family property in Arizona. Duzik is survived by his wife, Betty, of Phoenix; four sons, George (Skipper) Duzik Jr. of Battleground, Wash., John L. Duzik of Santa Monica, Calif., Paul Duzik of Tucson, Ariz., and Mark Duzik of San Demas, Calif.; and 10 grandchildren. He is also survived by one sister, Connie Soderlund of Rock Springs and two brothers, Paul Duzik of Rock Springs and Edmund Duzik of Sherman Oaks, Calif. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Dr. John L. Duzik. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 30, 1994 DOROTHY MAE NELLEN SANDY, Utah—Funeral services for Dorothy Mae Nellen were conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 28, 1994 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. George Herd of the LDS Church conducted the services. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Gerald Nelson, Ron Riddle, Dave Seymore, Billy Robertson, Andy Redman and Vernon Robertson. Honorary pallbearer was Tom Covert. Mrs. Nellen, 66, of 902 Redwood Circle, Thayne, died at 6:27 a.m. Saturday, April 23, 1994 at the Sandy Regional Home Care Center in Sandy, Utah, where she had been a patient for the past five weeks. A resident of Thayne since 1989 and former resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Nellen had been in ill health the past six years. She was born April 15, 1928 in Riverton, Utah, the daughter of the late Freeman Rowland and Christina Andersen Lloyd. She attended South High School and Jordan High School and was a graduate of the Jordan High School in Sandy with the class of 1946. She married Glenn Nellen in Sandy Sept. 28, 1946. Mrs. Nellen worked as a secretary for the Monsey Iron and Metal Company. She was a member of the LDS Church, the VFW Auxiliary and Royal Neighbors of America. Mrs. Nellen was a past primary president and primary teacher. Her hobbies were crocheting, plastic canvas works and sewing. Survivors include her husband, Glenn Lee Nellen of Thayne; two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert Lee and Linda Nellen and Gary Dewayne and Mitze Nellen; one daughter and son-in-law, Anita Lynn and Dan Cleveland, all of Rock Springs; three brothers, Kenneth Lloyd of Sandy, Jesse Lloyd of Midvale, Utah and Glenn Lloyd of Murray, Utah; two sisters, Birdella Lloyd and Mary Slater, both of Sandy; six granddaughters, two grandsons, one great-granddaughter and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 30, 1994 JONATHAN DERIK WILLIAMS Graveside funeral services and interment for Jonathan Derik Williams were conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 26, 1994 at the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. The Rev. Ted York of the Green River Bible Baptist Church conducted the services. Williams, infant son of Cody and Mona Kummer Williams of 110 Steamboat Drive No. 19, Rock Springs, died shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 9:49 a.m. Saturday, April 23, 1994. The child died of sudden infant death syndrome. He was born Nov. 20, 1993 in Rock Springs. Survivors include his parents, Cody and Mona Williams of Rock Springs; his paternal grandparents, Bruce and Mary Williams of Green River, Cora and Arne Anderson of Rock Springs; his maternal grandparents, Kenneth and Kathy Kummer of Keene, N.D., Rebecca Schmidtke and Joe Orpi, both of Hotchkiss, Colo.; his paternal great-grandmother, Mary Bernice Johnson of Casper; his maternal great-grandmother, Grace Poole of Wiliston, N.D.; his paternal great-grandmother, Martha L. Williams; his paternal great-grandfather, Sherman L. Johnson; his paternal great-great-grandmother, Cora M. Arthur Lindholm and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by one uncle, Derik Joslin. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 30, 1994 ELIZABETH BATES SANDERSON Funeral services for Elizabeth Bates Sanderson were conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 27, 1994 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. The Rev. Ron Van Hee of the Grace Baptist Church officiated. Interment was in the Sunset Memorial Park in Beckley. Mrs. Sanderson, 72, of 1650 Dewar Drive No. 133, Rock Springs, died at 7:32 p.m. Saturday, April 23, 1994 at her home. A resident of Rock Springs for the past 14 years and former resident of Beckley, W.V., Mrs. Sanderson died following a lengthy illness. She was born April 5, 1922 in Lynch, Ky., the daughter of the late John and Celetee Dillion Gilmer. She attended schools in West Virginia and was a graduate of the Trap Hill High School with the class of 1941. She married Ray W. Sanderson in Indianapolis, in 1944 and he preceded her in death in 1971. Survivors include two sons, John Ray Sanderson of Brunswick, Ohio and Dennis R. Sanderson of Rock Springs; one daughter, Mrs. Don (Elizabeth) Slaughter of Rock Springs; two brothers, John Gilmer of Stigler, Okla. and Eddie Gilmer of Rock Springs; one sister, Clementina Holley of Grafton, Ohio; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Sanderson was preceded in death by one sister, Natha. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 30, 1994 THEA “POPS” BONNER COALGATE, Okla.—Funeral services for Thea “Pops” Bonner were in Coalgate Wednesday, April 27, 1994. Pallbearers were grandsons, Donald Walker, James Naylor and James Wilson, great-grandson, David Lacey Jr., grandson-in-law, David Lacey Sr. and grandson-in-law, Imad Rasai. Bonner, 97, Coalgate, Okla., died Monday, April 25, 1994 in Atoka, Okla. He was born April 23, 1897, in Tyler, Texas. He was preceded in death by his wife, Chloe Cunn Bonner, who died in June, 1973. Bonner was a former resident of Rock Springs, who worked in the coal mines during the 1940s. He later moved to Oklahoma where he was sheriff of Coal County, Okla., for 4? years until he retired. He was a member of the Southern Baptist Church. Survivors include his daughters, Freda Walker of Rock Springs and Theda Naylor and Betty Burney, both of Coalgate; a brother and sister, Robert “Buck” Bonner and Bernice Grobon, both of Oakland, Ore., who were both former residents of Rock Springs. He is also survived by seven grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, eight great-great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 30, 1994 DAVID SEBESTA PINEDALE—Funeral services for David Sebesta were Thursday, April 28, at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Pinedale at 7 p.m. The Rev. Don Storrud officiated. The body was cremated. Sebesta, 51, 607 West Wilson, Pinedale, died Wednesday, April 30, 1994, in Jackson, a victim of cancer. He was born June 28, 1942 in Cadott, Chippewa County, Wis., a son of Charles Wensel and Cecilia Christina Roecker Sebesta. He married Joyce A. Boyce in Pinedale April 8, 1994. Sebesta was an electrical contractor who operated his own business, Snow King Electric, Inc. He was a member of the Pinedale Snow Explorers Club and the Sno-Pokes Club. He served as an assistant coach of the Jackson Hole Ski Club when he lived in Jackson. He also raced cars, hunted and was a member of the National Rifle Association. He was a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church. Survivors in addition to his wife include his mother, Cecelia Sebeta, Cadott; a brother, Roger Sebesta, Jackson. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles, in 1983 and his grandparents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 30, 1994 BEULAH GRIMMETT ANDREWS MOUNTAIN VIEW—Funeral services for Beulah Grimmett Andrews were at 11 a.m. Friday, April 29, 1994 in the Mountain View LDS First Ward Chapel. Interment was in the Fort Bridger Cemetery. Mrs. Andrews, 81, died Saturday, April 23, 1994 at her home in Mountain View. She was born Jan. 6, 1913 in Indian Valley, Idaho, a daughter of George L. and Ellen Elizabeth Benson Grimmett. She married Charles C. Andrews in La Grande, Ore., Oct. 17, 1934. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Manti Temple. She was a member of the LDS Church where she taught Sunday school and primary. She also worked as librarian and was a genealogist. Mrs. Andrews’ hobbies included sewing, handicrafts, gardening and baking. Survivors include her husband, Charles C. Andrews of Mountain View; sons, Robert C. Andrews of Seattle, Doug Andrews, Rock Springs and Charles P. Andrews, Spokane, Wash.; a daughter, E. Diane Gordon, Glendale, Ariz.; 19 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by all her brothers and sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 30, 1994 NEDRA W. NYE KEMMERER—Graveside services for Nedra W. Nye were Friday, April 29, 1994 at 1 p.m. in the Kemmerer Cemetery. Mrs. Nye, 56, a Kemmerer resident since 1974, died Tuesday, April 26 at the South Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Kemmerer. She was born Nov. 8, 1937 in Syracuse, Utah, a daughter of Thora Burnett and Charles E. Walker. She married Ronald D. Nye Aug. 1, 1958. Her hobbies were bowling, art, poetry and metal detecting. Survivors include her husband, Ronald D. “Dick” Nye; two daughters, Marci Powelson and Jami Stanton, both of Rock Springs; three brothers, Wendel, Stan and John Walker; two sisters, Lawana Malan and Joyce Oliver; nine grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Lucy Walker. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 7, 1994 DAVID HOPKINS Funeral services for David Hopkins were conducted Friday, May 6, 1994 at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel in Green River. The Rev. John Finster of the Union Congregational Church officiated. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ron Lacey, Donald Boyer, Makani Hopkins, Kai Nua Hopkins, Dee Hopkins and Randy Fox. Hopkins, 46, Riverview Drive, Green River, died at about 4:50 p.m. Tuesday, May 3 in a gas explosion at a road project site six miles west of Green River. He was born Jan. 15, 1948 in East Carbon, Utah, the son of Herbert W. and Wanda J. Robinson Hopkins. He attended school sin California and was a graduate of Huntington, Calif., High School with the class of 1966. A resident of Green River for the past 10 years and former resident of Huntington Beach, Hopkins was a scraper operator for the Brasel & Sims Construction Company at the time of his death. Survivors include his parents, Herbert and Wanda Hopkins of Green River; two sons, Makani Hopkins, Green River and Kai Nua of Kapahla, Hawaii; two brothers, Dee Hopkins of Green River and Lane Hopkins and his wife, Marcia Hopkins, of Phoenix, Ariz.; one sister, Jana Fox and her husband, Randy Fox, of Green River; his maternal grandmother, Sally Hopkins of Cortez, Colo.; five nieces; one nephew and several aunts, uncles and cousins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 7, 1994 EILEEN CURRIER Funeral services for Eileen Currier were at 10 a.m. Monday, May 2, 1994 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Walt Silveria of the First United Methodist Church officiated. Interment was in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Robert Currier, Timothy Currier, Richard Currier, Ernie Vomberg, Bill Cogswell and Nicholas Cogswell. Mrs. Currier, 70, died at 5:50 p.m. Wednesday, April 27, 1994 at her home, 2029 Kennedy St., Rock Springs. She had been in ill health for some time. She was born July 31, 1923 in Portland, Maine, a daughter of the late Clyde and Mabel Peterson Meader. She attended schools in Jay, Maine, graduating form Jay High School in 1941. She married John C. Currier in Livermore Falls, Maine, Dec. 12, 1942. She was am ember of the Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband, John, Rock Springs; three sons, Robert John Currier, Omaha, Neb., Timothy David Currier, Battleground, Wash., and Richard Daniel Currier, Rock Springs; four daughters, Mrs. Byron (Cynthia Eileen) Jackson, North Platte, Neb., Mrs. Phillip (Deborah) Buker, Sebago Lake, Maine, Mrs. Bill (Susan) Cogswell, Rock Springs, Mrs. Ernie (Nancy) Vonberg, Green River; four sisters, Natalie Bryant, Adeline Sousy, Marcia Calden and Margaret Paine, all of Jay; 22 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 7, 1994 MARGARET K. VALKO A mass of Christian burial for Margaret K. Valko was celebrated Tuesday, May 3, 1994 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Monday, May 2, 1994 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Saint Joseph’s Cemetery in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Jack Valko, Tom Valko, John Lyon, Richard Lyon, Gary Reiter and Scott Knudson. Mrs. Valko, 82, of 745 Ridge Ave., Rock Springs, died at 3:40 p.m. Friday, April 29 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient for one day. A resident of Rock Springs since 1955 and former resident of Stansbury and Walsenburg, Colo., Mrs. Valko had been in ill health the past two years. She was born Feb. 7, 1912 in Walsenburg, the daughter of the late Matt and Susan Slota Giro. She attended schools in Walsenburg and married John Valko in Raton, N.M. Nov. 24, 1932. Mrs. Valko was a member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, the St. Monica’s Sodality and the SNPJ Lodge. Survivors include her husband, John Valko of Rock Springs; one son, John J. Valko of Seattle; two daughters, Mrs. Richard K. (Marjorie) Reiter and Mrs. Jay (Carolee) Lyon, both of Rock Springs; one sister, Mary Lenzini of Littleton, Colo.; seven grandchildren; one great-granddaughter and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Valko was preceded in death by five brothers and two sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 7, 1994 ADA HAMILTON Graveside funeral services and interment for Ada Hamilton were conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 4, 1994 at the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. The Rev. Walt Silveria of the First United Methodist Church officiated. Pallbearers were Jamie Hamilton, Bruce McCurtain, Brett McCurtain, Lewis Brown, Bob Bunker, Don Hampton and Bill Haase. Mrs. Hamilton, 88, of 612 Retford Ave., Rock Springs, died at 5:45 p.m. Saturday, April 30 at her home. A resident of Rock Springs since 1927, Mrs. Hamilton died following a lengthy illness. She was born Nov. 26, 1904 in White Haven, Cumberland, England, the daughter of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Park Bonner. She attended schools in England and married James Hamilton in White Haven on Dec. 26, 1925. He preceded her in death June 14, 1984. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Jack and Lois Hamilton of Rock Springs; one daughter and son-in-law, June and Bruce McCurtain of Anchorage, Alaska; one brother, Harold Bonner of England; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Hamilton was preceded in death by three sisters, three brothers, one son, James, one daughter, Elaine, and one granddaughter, Debra Hamilton. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 7, 1994 HANNAH AXELINA OVERY Funeral services for Hannah Axelina Overy were conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 30, 1994 at the LDS Stake Center, 2055 Edgar St., Rock Springs. Bishop Allen Knight conducted the services. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery. Mrs. Overy, 83, of 234 Jade St., Rock Springs, died at 7:15 a.m. Wednesday, April 27, 1994 at the home of her son and daughter-in-law. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Overy died after a lengthy illness. She was born in Rock Springs Nov. 3, 1910, the daughter of the late Axel and Johanna Pearson Johnson. She attended schools in Rock Springs and married Thomas Overy Jr. in Rock Springs April 4, 1928. He preceded her in death July 17, 1991. Mrs. Overy was active in the Woman’s Club of Rock Springs and the Republican Party. She served as chairman of the Swedish Lodge and was a poll worker during elections for many years. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Survivors include three sons, Thomas Donald Overy and daughter-in-law, Wanda Jean Sharpley Overy of San Pedro, Calif., Richard Axel Overy and daughter-in-law, Verlina Christensen Overy of Sandy, Utah and Ronald Ray Overy and daughter-in-law, Janice Ray Zelenka Overy of Rock Springs; six grandchildren, Marc Richard Overy of Salt Lake City, James Thomas Overy of Rock Springs, Raelyne A’Lane Overy Michel of Torrington, R. Scott Overy of Rock Springs, Janette Barker and Lanette Pearson, both of Sandy, Utah; seven great-grandchildren, Christina Marie and Lacey Michelle Overy, both of Rock Springs, Holly and Travis Pearson, both of Sandy, David, Brent and Steven Barker, all of Sandy, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Overy was preceded in death by oen brother, Hubert Axel Johnson, and two sisters, Hildur Olivia Johnson and Linnea Elizabeth Carlson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 7, 1994 JAMES ORLAND CARNLEY Following the cremation of James Orland Carnley, a memorial services was conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 30, 1994 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Bishop Blaine Graham of the LDS Church conducted the services. Inurnment was in the Mountain View Cemetery. Carnley, 69, of 706 Pennsylvania Ave., Rock Springs, died at 4:50 a.m. Wednesday, April 27, at the home of his stepson in Englewood, Colo. A resident of Rock Springs since 1973 and former resident of Mississippi, Carnley had been in ill health the past four months. He was born in Ovett, Miss., Jan. 10, 1925, the son of the late John Robert and Myrtle McDonald Carnley. He attended schools in Mississippi and was a graduate of the Lucedale High School. Carnley was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He married the former Mary Putz Krza in Denver July 3, 1975. Carnley was a retired medic for the United States Army and was a hunter and fisherman. He was a member of the LDS Church and a 15-year member of the American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24. Survivors include his wife, Mary Krza Carnley of Rock Springs; two sons, Mike Carnley of Pocatello, Idaho, and Marshall Carnley of Brandon, Miss.; three stepchildren, Al Krza of Englewood, Colo., Rosemary Esty of Denver and Paul Krza of Casper and 11 grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 7, 1994 LAWRENCE G. CLEVELAND LANDER - Services for Lawrence G. Cleveland were conducted in Lander. Cleveland, 58, 160 Madison St., Lander, died Tuesday, May 3, around 4:50 p.m., in a gas explosion at a road construction site six miles west of Green River. He was born Jan. 1, 1936 in Kane, Pa., a son of the late Albert and Helen Cleveland. He attended schools in Pennsylvania and married the former Mary Louise Bentzel. A longtime resident of Lander, Cleveland was an equipment operator for Brasel & Sims since 1970. He was a member of the Jehovah's Witnesses. Survivors include his wife, Mary Louise Cleveland of Lander; seven sons, two stepsons; one daughter; four brothers; four sisters and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Cleveland was preceded in death by one brother. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 7, 1994 GEORGE LOUIS HERMANN George Louis Hermann, 71, 1025 West Fourth North, Green River, died at 3 p.m. Wednesday, May 4, 1994 at his home after a lengthy illness. The body was cremated in Ogden. He was born April 27, 1923 in Abilene, Texas, a son of the late Henry K. and Anna Marie Simonizh Hermann. He went to schools in Abilene, graduating from Abilene High School in 1948. He attended Hardin-Simmons University in Abilene from 1948-1954 earning his bachelor of science degree in physics and chemistry. He married Phyllis Jane Ramsey in Abilene Dec. 23, 1950. She preceded him in death Aug. 22, 1982 in Ogden, Utah. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, serving as a hospitalman 1st class from 1946-48. He was later employed by the U.S. Bureau of Mines as mine health and safety officer. He was a resident of Green River for the past 25 years. He was a former resident of Abilene, El Paso, Texas, and Carlsbad, N.M. He belonged to the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and his hobbies included hunting and fishing, Survivors include one son, Robert L. Hermann, Green River; three daughters, Mrs. Ed (Catherine) M. Roberts, Pocatello, Idaho, Mrs. Dennis (Cynthia) Turner, Ogden, Utah, and Mrs. Rick (Phyllis) McWhorter, Green River; three brothers, Ernest J. Hermann and Leon F. Hermann, both of Abilene, und Henry C. Hermann, San Angelo, Texas; two sisters, Helen A. Hermann, Abilene, and Mrs. Odell (Mary) E. Jones, Phoenix, Ariz.; nine grandchildren; several nieces and nephews He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, one son, George J. Hermann Jr. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 7, 1994 WILLIAM CLEMENT MCLEAN PLEASANT VIEW, Utah - Services for William Clement McLean were Wednesday, May 4, 1994 at the Pleasant View 2nd LDS Ward, 250 W. Elberta Drive, Bishop Sheldon L. Nelson officiated. Interment was in Ben Lomond Cemetery. Mclean, 87, died Sunday, May 1 at the St. Marks Hospital in Salt Lake City. He was born March 21, 1907 in Cumberland, a son of William C. and Ruth Williams McLean. He married Catherine Jean Baker May 28, 1931. The marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple Nov. 26, 1943. She died June 17, 1985. He had been a sales representative for the Sweet Candy Company. He was a High Priest in the Pleasant View 2nd Ward. He had formerly served as a ward clerk. He was active in Scouting and had been a home teacher He was a member of the South Ogden Kiwanis Club. Surviving are three sons, Douglas W. Molean and wife of Salt Lake City; Lanny B. McLean and wife Ann of Sun Valley, Idaho; Kenneth R. McLean and wife Judy, Las Vegas, Nev.; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one sister, Mrs. Blanche Subic of Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 7, 1994 JOHN ALBERT BRISKO MOUNTAIN VIEW - Funeral services for John Albert Brisko were Wednesday, May 4, 1994 at 11 a.m. in the Mountain View LDS Church. Burial was at the Fort Bridger Cemetery. Brisko, 71, of Mountain View, died Saturday, April 30 at his home in Mountain View. He was born Jan. 6, 1923 in Superior to Andro and Mary Phlicta Brisko. He married Carole Lorraine Meeks Jan. 2, 1948 in Evanston. He was a veteran of World War II and retired from FMC where he worked for 32 years. He was a member of the LDS Church and the VFW and American Legion. His favorite pastime was cutting timber and model trains. He is survived by his wife Carole of Mountain View; three sons and daughters-in-law, John Clayton and Patti Brisko of Radclift; Kentucky, Barry Wade and Amanda Brisko of Rock Springs; Kennie Layne and Loreli Brisko of Green River; two daughters and sons-in law, Lynnda Jean and Scott Mandros of Green River, and Sydney Lorraine and Dean Gregory of Mountain View; 20 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and two sisters, Anna Roberts and Mrs. Jim (Doris) Garrison of Cheyenne. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 7, 1994 ANASTASIA M. BAKER A mass of Christian burial for Anastasia M. Baker was celebrated at 9 a.m. Thursday, May 5, 1994 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 900 Hitching Post Drive, Green River. The Rev. Michael Hellman officiated. A vigil service with rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 4 at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel. Graveside services and interment were conducted at 4 p.m. Thursday, May 5, 1994 at the Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Casper. Monsignor James O'Neill officiated. Mrs. Baker, 88, of 1445 Uinta Drive, Green River, died at 6:25 p.m. Sunday, May 1, 1994 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River. A longtime resident of Green River and former resident of Casper and Lander, Mrs. Baker had been in ill health since last October. She was born June 30, 1905 in Thedford, Neb., the daughter of the late Daniel Benedict and Gata Mary German McCarthy. She attended schools in Thedford and was a graduate of Thedford High School with the class of 1921. Mrs. Baker attended Chadron State Teacher's College in Chadron, Neb., and graduated from the University of Wyoming in 1959 where she received a degree in elementary education. She married Ralph O. Baker in Crawford, Neb., Dec. 31, 1926 and he preceded her in death on April 22, 1986. Mrs. Baker taught for many years in the elementary schools in the Casper school system until her retirement in 1971. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Survivors include her son, Howard Baker of Green River; one sister, Theresa Kerns of Sidney, Neb.; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Baker was preceded in death by one son, Ralph T. Baker, two brothers and two sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 7, 1994 MARGARET LUCILLE LOVE The body of Margaret Lucille Love was taken to Salt Lake City for cremation and inurnment will be in the Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside, Calif. Mrs. Love, 80, of 1445 Uinta Drive, Green River, died at 7 a.m. Wednesday, May 4, 1994 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River where she had been a patient since December of 1993. A resident of Green River since December of 1993 and former resident of Poway, Calif. and Illinois, Mrs. Love had been in ill health the past several months. She was born April 8, 1914 in Oak Park, Ill., the daughter of Leonard and Bertha Busselman Jay. She attended schools in Illinois and married John William Love in Illinois. He preceded her in death Nov. 16, 1991. Survivors include one son. John J. Love of Rock Springs; three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 14, 1994 BETTY JEANNE LOGAN HARRISBURG, Utah—Funeral services for Betty Jeanne Logan, 68, of Harrisburg, Utah were conducted Saturday, May 7, 1994 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment followed at the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Brad Logan, Ward Keller, Jeremy Logan, George Dale, Burke Curtis and Vincent Bochsler. Mrs. Logan died at 12:15 a.m. Monday, May 2, 1994 at the Dixie Regional Medical Center in Saint George, Utah where she had been a patient for one day. A resident of Harrisburg since 1990 and former longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Logan died following a lengthy illness. She was born in Longmont, Colo., Aug. 25, 1925, the daughter of the late James H. and Eugenie Marie Hughes. She attended schools in Nebraska and Rapid City, S.D. and was a graduate of Rapid City High School. She later graduated as a registered nurse from the Wyoming General Hospital School of Nursing in Rock Springs. She married William Blyth Logan in Rock Springs June 7, 1947. Mrs. Logan worked for 23 years as an industrial nurse for the FMC Corporation until her retirement in 1983. Survivors include her husband, William B. Logan of Harrisburg; two sons, Brett D. Logan of Harrisburg and Brian W. Logan of Green River; two daughters, Lonnie Floyd of Green River and Diana Bochsler of Rock Springs; seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Logan was preceded in death by two grandsons. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 14, 1994 NATIVIDAD CASTILLON A mass of Christian burial for Natividad Castillon was celebrated Tuesday, May 10, 1994 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 900 Hitching Post Drive, Green River. The Rev. Michael Hellman officiated. A vigil service with rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Monday, May 9 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Green River. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearers were Eric Castillon, Byrce Castillon, T.J. Castillon, Jeremy Potter, Robert Chacon and Joseph Chacon. Honorary pallbearers were Trevor Castillon, Travis Catillon, Jamie Castillon and Chris Johnson. Mrs. Castillon, 76, of 390 East 3rd South, Green River, died at 12:30 a.m. Friday, May 6, 1994 at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City where she had been a patient since May 1. A resident of Green River for the past 50 years and former resident of Guerrero, Mexico, Mrs. Castillon died after a sudden illness. She was born in Guerrero, Coahuila, Mexico, Aug. 27, 1917, the daughter of the late Predencio and Dorotea Rubio De Los Santos. She attended schools in Guerrero and married Enrique Castillon in Guerrero. He preceded her in death in September of 1979. Mrs. Castillon was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Survivors include four sons, Henry Castillon, Eriberto Castillon, Hector Castillon and Everado Castillon; three daughters, Mrs. Tim (Mary) Potter, Mrs. George (Esther) Chacon and Linda Johnson, all of Green River; three brothers, Tomas De Los Santos, Homero De Los Santos and Oscar De Los Santos, all of Laredo, Texas; two sisters, Graciela Ortega and Mela De Los Santos of Nuevo, Laredo, Mexico; 19 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Castillon was preceded in death by one sister and one brother. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 14, 1994 CAROL SPICER LUNTEY MESA, Ariz.--Carol Spicer Luntey died Wednesday, May 4, 1994 in Mesa, Ariz., after a long illness. She was born in Rock Springs May 21, 1924, the daughter of Ernest and Ruth Spicer. Mrs. Luntey attended schools in Rock Springs, graduating from Rock Springs High School in 1942. She attended the University of Wyoming and graduated from Brigham Young University. She married Harold Luntey in Jackson in 1950. She taught business subjects and physical education in public schools in Grantsville, Utah; Buhl and Mountain Home, Idaho, Atwater, Calif., and Pago Pago, American Samoa as well as adult education classes in Denver and Maui, Hawaii. Her students at Atwater High School gained state and national honors in Future Business Leaders of America competition, of which she was the sponsor. She was a former member of the American Association of University Women and was a member of the LDS Church. She is survived by her husband, Harold of Mesa; daughters, Erin Luntey of Tempe, Ariz., and Lisa Dahms of Issaquah, Wash.; brothers, Eldon Spicer of Rock Springs and Dr. John Spicer of Dayton, Ohio; sister, Kathleen Allen of Pomona, Calif., and three grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 14, 1994 MIRIAM IRENE SHEDDEN CODE OGDEN, Utah—Memorial services for Miriam Irene Shedden Code were Saturday, May 7, 1994 at 3 p.m. at Leavitt’s Chapel of Flowers Mortuary, 836-36th St., Ogden. The Rev. Scott E. Carlson of the Trinity Presbyterian Church officiated. Mrs. Code, 67, died Tuesday, May 3 at an Ogden care center of natural causes. She was born April 24, 1927 in Rock Springs to Donald Walters and Laurene Patten Shedden. She was a graduate of Rock Springs High School and graduated from the Thomas D. Dee Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in 1949. She was married to R.D, Sonnenfelt March 1, 1947. They were later divorced. On Dec. 28, 1948, she married James E. Code. He died on March 4, 1991. She was a registered head nurse at the Dee and McKay-Dee Hospitals, retiring after more than 20 years of service. Her hobbies included camping, traveling, and many types of needlework. She and her family built a log cabin in the Uinta Mountains, where she spent as much time as possible. She was a member of the F.O.E. Ladies Auxiliary. Surviving are her three children, Dale Code, Nadine C. Jensen, both of North Ogden and Barbara Greiner, Littleton, Colo.; five grandsons; three granddaughters; one great-grandson; her mother, Laurene Shedden; one sister, Lavina Childers; three brothers, Donald, Larry and Wesley Shedden. She was preceded in death by her father. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 14, 1994 CURTIS MORGAN MOORE CASTLE ROCK, Utah--Funeral services for Curtis Morgan Moore were on Saturday, May 7, 1994 in the Crandall Funeral Home in Evanston. Interment was in the Coalville Cemetery with graveside services Saturday, May 7 at 1 p.m. Moore, 76, died May 3, 1984 at the Evanston Regional Hospital. He was born Dec. 10, 1917 in Kimberly, Idaho, to Clarance Floyd and Anne Elizabeth (Wright) Moore. In September 1945, he married Mabel Owens in Coalville, Utah. They were later divorced. He then married Virginia Alene Hilliard on Aug. 10, 1973 in Layton, Utah. He was a charter member of the V.F.W. in Evanston and a member of the LDS Church. Survivors include his wife of Castle Rock; two sons, DeWayne Moore of Evanston and Curtis Brent Moore of Ft. Collins, Colo.; one daughter, Joanne Austen of Evanston; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one brother, Eugene F. Moore of Henefer, Utah. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 14, 1994 MAXINE L. HOPKINS The body of Maxine L. Hopkins was cremated. Mrs. Hopkins, 77, of 1445 Uinta Drive, Green River, died at 7:23 a.m. Saturday, May 7, 1994 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient since May 4. A resident of Green River for the past three and a half years and former resident of Montana, Mrs. Hopkins had been in ill health the past four years. She was born in Minnesota Oct 19, 1916, the daughter of the late George and Dorothy Aslakson Loesch. She attended schools in Minnesota and was a graduate of Upper Darvey High School in Pennsylvania. She married William G. Hopkins and he preceded her in death in 1985. Mrs. Hopkins was a retired sales clerk. Survivors include one son, Robert A. Hopkins of Green River; two grandchildren, Doug Hopkins of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Richard D Hopkins of Lander; one great-grandson, Zachary Hopkins of Colorado Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 14, 1994 SKIPPER LEE “SKIP” SCOTT The body of Skipper Lee “Skip” Scott was taken to Fielding for funeral services and interment. Scott, 20, of 1112 Rosewood Drive, Rock Springs, Died shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 11:39 p.m. Friday, May 6, 1994. His body will be taken to Fielding for funeral services and interment. According to Sweetwater County Coroner Dale S. Majhanovich, Scott was the passenger in a vehicle that was driven by Nicholas Leveque of Rock Springs. The vehicle was traveling on County Road 33, five-eighths of a mile south of the Fire Hole Boat Ramp Road when it came over a hill and swerved to miss a vehicle parked in the middle of the roadway. The vehicle veered into the barrow pit, rolling one time ejecting Scott from the vehicle. He died of multiple internal head injuries. He was born May, 23, 1973 in Torrington, the son of David Arthur and Bonnie Lynn Stallman Scott. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1992. He attended Western Wyoming Community College and was presently employed as a roustabout for the Schmid Oilfield Services. Survivors include his parents, David and Bonnie Scott of Rock Springs; one daughter, Sher Ray Lorenz of Rock Springs; one sister, Sherrie Scott of Rock Springs; his paternal grandparents, David and Ruby Scott of Fielding, Utah; his maternal grandmother, Esther Hogan of Cheyenne; several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Clyde Stallman, and his maternal and paternal great-grandparents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 14, 1994 CARRIE JOHANNA MURDOCK PINEDALE - Services for Carrie Johanna Murdock were at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 12, 1994 at St. Andrew's in the Pines Episcopal Church, Pinedale. The Revs, Delores Doench and Chuck Blackwell officiated. Burial was in the Plainview Cemetery at Big Piney. Mrs. Murdock, 87, died Sunday, May 8 in Jackson. She was a Pinedale resident. She was born June 1, 1906 at the Jorgensen ranch at Pinedale, a daughter of Nels and Karen Lauritsen Jorgensen. She attended schools in Pinedale for 11 years and then went to Laramie to finish high school. She then attended the University of Wyoming for four years. She married Solon Murdock Dec. 23, 1936 in Big Piney. She taught school for many years at the Dave Johnston school, the Big Piney school and the Olson, Murdock, Wardell school. In 1957 she started teaching in the Pinedale school and taught there until 1961 when she went to Kemmerer and taught until she retired in 1965. She belonged to the Wyoming Stockgrowers Association, the Green River Cattleman’s Association, Sublette County Artists Guild and the Sublette County Historical Society. She was named mother of the year in 1965. Survivors include her daughters, Sharon Jean Ballinger, Sterling. Colo., and Karin Mary Galey, Arvada, Colo.; sons, Stanley G. Murdock and Thomas C. Murdock, both of Pinedale; a sister, Laurita Baldwin, Laramie; four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and three brothers. --- She attended schools in Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 21, 1994 MARY NELSON BRIGGS ROY, Utah—Funeral services for Mary Nelson Briggs were Thursday, May 19, 1994 at 2 p.m. at the Manila LDS Ward Chapel. Bishop James Briggs officiated. Mrs. Briggs, 88, died Monday, May 16, 1994 at a Roy, Utah nursing home of causes incident to age. She was born Sept. 18, 1905 in Manila to Daniel Morgan and Matilda Warby Nelson. She married Eli Briggs July 9, 1923 in Manila. Mrs. Briggs was a member of the LDS Church and had served as Relief Society president. She had lived in Wyoming, Logan and Ogden. Survivors include five sons and two daughters, Calvin Eli (Joyce) Briggs, Selah, Wash.; Don (Dahle) Briggs, Whitehall, Mont.; Gene (Ferl) Briggs, Manila; Rueben (Cheryl) Briggs, Ennis, Mont.; Merrill Briggs, Roy; Veda (Norman) Olsen, Big Piney and Arlen (Russel) Griffiths, Nephi, Utah; 27 grandchildren; 58 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; and one sister, Matilda Baskem, Payson, Utah. She was preceded in death by her husband and brothers and sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 21, 1994 GEORGE EUGENE KINCAID Funeral services for George Eugene Kincaid were conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 19, 1994 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. The Rev. James Mulligan of the Episcopal Church officiated. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Bob Pezely, Bob Pezely, Jim Yardis, Ernie Cummings, Murray McKenzley and Don Eversole. Kincaid, 80, of 1402 Ninth ST., Rock Springs, died shortly after being admitted to Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 2:03 p.m. Monday, May 16, 1994. A resident of Rock Springs the past 50 years and former resident of Green River, Kincaid had been in ill health the past six months. He was born in Green River April 14, 1914, the son of the late Barney and Madeline Campbell Kincaid. He attended schools in Green River and married the former Mary Pezely in Manila, Utah Dec. 16, 1939. Kincaid retired in 1978 as a heavy equipment operator for the Ray Trucking Company in Rock Springs where he worked for 31 years. He was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion and the Fraternal Order of Eagles of Green River. Survivors include his wife, Mary Pezely of Rock Springs; one son, Harold Eugene Kincaid of Rock Springs; two brothers, Gordon Kincaid of Green River and Clarance Kincaid of Salt Lake City and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Kincaid was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 21, 1994 HANNA BIRD COEUR D'ALENE, Idaho - Graveside services for Hannah Bird were Tuesday, May 17, 1994 at Coeur d'Alene Memorial Gardens. The Rev. Dennis Hanson officiated. Mrs. Bird, 90, a resident of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, and Hayden Lake, Idaho, died Saturday, May 14, at Sunset Extended Care. Mrs. Bird was born July 12, 1903 in Northern Sweden to Nels and Anna Erickson. The family moved to America in 1905 and settled in Wyoming. She married Walter Bird on July 28, 1940 in Rock Springs. They moved to Coeur d'Alene in 1960 and bought the Cedar Motel. Mrs. Bird is survived by one son, Charles W. Bird of Athol, Idaho, one daughter Laura Jorgenson of Coeur d'Alene, seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 28, 1994 HOMERO A. CASTILLON SAN ANTONIO, Texas—A mass of Christina burial for Homero A. Castillon was celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 24, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 900 Hitching Post Drive, Green River. The Rev. Benedict I. Nwolu of Nigeria officiated. A vigil services with rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Monday, May 23 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Green River. Pallbearers were Mario Castillon, Ramon Castillon, Ricardo Castillon, Eduardo Zarate, Jesus M. Hernandez and Javier Alvarado. Honorary pallbearers were Jose Luis Castillon, Lyle Brossman, Juan Alvardo, Geffrey Sorenson, Ken Haselhuhn, Leandro Zarte, Pedro Diaz, Lupe Hernandez and Mario Hernandez. Castillon, 73, of 2335 Pennsylvania Blvd., Green River, died on Thursday, May 19, 1994 at Baptist Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas where he had been a patient since May 11. A resident of Green River since August 1977 and former resident of Eagle Pass, Texas, Castillon had been in ill health for the past month. He was born July 23, 1920 in Guerrero, Coahuila, Mexico, the son of the late Macario and Eufemia Berain Castillon. He attended schools in Guerrero, Coahuila. Castillon married the former Inocente Hernandez in Guerrero, Coahuila April 8, 1944. He retired from the Cit of Green River in 1985. Castillon was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Inocente Castillon of Green River; four sons, Jose Luis Castillon, Ramon Castillon and Mario Castillon, all of Green River and Ricardo Castillon of Milwaukee; six daughters, Mrs. Gricelda Hernandez and Mrs. Geff (Angelica) Sorenson, both of Milwaukee; Mrs. Leandro (Graciela) Zarate and Mrs. Ken (Nelia) Haselhuhn, both of Green River; Mrs. Juan (Cristela) Alvarado of Moses Lake, Wash.; and Mrs. Lyle (Yolanda) Brossman of Oak Creek, Wis.; three sisters, Mrs. Carmen (Consuelo) Estrada and Mrs. Juan (Sofia) Rosales, both of Mexico, and Mrs. Jose Trinidad (Elena) Salas of Green River; 15 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sons, Homero Castillon Jr. and David Castillon; one daughter, Maria Guadalupe Castillon; two grandsons, Mario Hernandez Jr. and Juan Luis (Johnny) Castillon; four brothers and two sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 28, 1994 AGNES OTTO WALKER SALT LAKE CITY—Funeral services for Agnes Otto Walker were conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, May 27, 1994 at the Union Congregational Church, 350 Mansface, Green River. The Rev. John Finster conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearers were Jason Grubb, D.J. Gurbb, Andrew Grubb, Monroe Grubb and Don Kauppi. Mrs. Walker, 91, of 1445 Uinta Drive, Green River, died at 2:20 a.m. Wednesday, May 25, 1994 at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City where she had been a patient since May 17. A resident of Green River since 1923, Mrs. Walker had been in ill health for the past year. She was born Dec. 4, 1902 in Fredonia, Kan., the daughter of the late Robert and Anna Schloesser Otto. Her family moved to Goodland, Kan. in 1904 where she lived and attended schools. She married Daniel Harold “Shorty” Walker in Denver on June 11, 1921. He preceded her in death in Green River Oct. 16, 1939. During the Great Depression, Mrs. Walker served in many jobs. In 1942, because of World War II, Mrs. Walker was one of the first women hired by the Union Pacific Railroad. After World War II, she worked at the Union Pacific Club House, retiring there after 25 years. Mrs. Walker was am ember of the Union Congregational Church, Rebekah Lodge No. 33, the Eagles Lodge Auxiliary Aerie 2350, the Union Pacific Railroad Old Timers and Golden Hour Senior Citizen. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Walker was preceded in death by one brother, Frank Otto; one sister, Bertha Vollick; one grandson, Danny Grubb who died in infancy; and one son-in-law, Calvin Jake Grubb. Survivors include one daughter, Numa Grubb of Green River; one grandson and granddaughter-in-law, Monroe and Mary Grubb of Green River; one granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Marlene and Don Kauppi of Rock Springs; and five great-grandchildren, Jason, D.J. and Andrew Grubb, all of Green River and Kristy and Kasey Kauppin, both of Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 28, 1994 DAVID GEORGE HENDERSON Funeral services for David George Henderson were celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 26, 1994 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Father Fred Wendel of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 25 at the funeral chapel. Henderson, 63, of 1330 Yalecrest Drive, Rock Springs, died at 1:03 a.m. Monday, May 23, 1994 at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs. A resident of Rock Springs the past 48 years and former resident of Iowa, Henderson died following a lengthy illness. He was born July 7, 1930 in Williamson, the son of the late William and Elizabeth Balosky Henderson. He attended schools in Iowa, California and Wyoming and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1949. Henderson was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War where he served from March 19, 1951 to December 20, 1954. He married the former Zoanne Flor in Rock Springs at the First Congregational Church on May 6, 1955. Henderson worked as a Design Draftsman for the Mountain Fuel Supply Company for 20 years until his retirement on September 1, 1977. He was a member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church and the Rock Springs Men’s Bowling League. Survivors include his wife, Zoanne Henderson of Rock Springs; two daughters and sons-in-law, Beth and Ron Cox of Dallas, Texas, Noralee and Bryan Radakovich of Rock Springs; one sister, Barbara Mitchelson of Rock Springs; two grandchildren, Clint and Kyla Radakovich of Rock Springs; one aunt, Mabel Zahourek; aunt and uncle, Julia and Harry Russell; cousin, Mrs. Stanley (Mary Ruth) Jereb and niece, Tiffney Mitchelson and nephew, David Mitchelson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 28, 1994 TOM S. CERETTO NORTHGLENN, Colo. - A rosary was performed for Tom S. Ceretto, 78, of Northglenn, Colo. by Deacon Leo Oehrle, April 21 at Highland Chapel. A mass of Christian burial was given by the Rev. Tito Beal, April 22, 1994. Interment followed at Highland Cemetery, in Thornton, Colo. Ceretto died April 18, 1994 at St. Anthony North Hospital after a brief illness. He was born Dec. 14, 1915 in Rock Springs. He attended school in Fort Lupton, Colo., and graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1935. He was a member of the state championship basketball team of 1935. Ceretto attended the College of Pharmacy in Denver in 1939. He married Jean Miller of Rock Springs Dec. 31, 1938 and worked in the coal mines in Reliance. Later he went to work for United Air Lines in Rock Springs and moved to Cheyenne, Las Vegas, Nev., and Denver. He retired in 1978. He is survived by his wife Jean; two sons, Tom Jr., of Rapid City, S.D. and Jack of Aurora, Colo.; one daughter, Nancy Couture of Northglenn, Colo.; three brothers, Albert of Denver, Robert of Fort Lupton, and Alvin of Rock Springs; two stepsisters, Anita Redding and Rene Succo of Greeley, Colo., and one stepbrother, Alex Barbero of Rawlins; three grandsons, Richard and Bryon Vornholt of Northglenn, and Kris Ceretto of Aurora; four granddaughters, Kimberly Logan, Thornton, Tammy and Terri Ceretto, Rapid City, and Debbie Scott of Rapid City; three great-grandsons, Ryan and Cody Logan, Thornton, Logan Scott of Rapid City,; one great-granddaughter, Meagan Scott, Rapid City and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 28, 1994 SHANNON K. GORDON Funeral services for Shannon Gordon were conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 21, 1994 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Kevin Heyborne of the LDS Church conducted the services. Graveside funeral services and interment were conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, May 23 at the Jerome Cemetery in Jerome, Idaho. Miss Gordon, 14, of 3309 Sierra Circle, Rock Springs, died Wednesday, May 18, 1994 at her home. A resident of Rock Springs since Jan. 15, 1980, Shannon was born Nov. 3, 1979 in Burley, Idaho, the daughter of James E. and Jo L. Sanders Gordon. She attended schools in Rock Springs and was in the eighth grade at White Mountain Junior High School. She was working at the Grub's Drive-in in Rock Springs. Her hobbies were water skiing, ice skating and music. Survivors include her parents, James E. and Jo L. Gordon of Rock Springs; one sister, Nichole S. Gordon of Rock Springs: her paternal grandfather, James Henry Gordon of Oakley, Idaho; her maternal grandparents, Harley and Garrell Sanders of Oakley and several aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandmother. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 28, 1994 HOLLIS MARIE ANDERSON Private family services for Hollis Marie Anderson were conducted. Pallbearers were Rick Jelaco, Jason Jelaco, Dave Barber, John Aguirre, Mike Narramore and Terry Narramore. Mrs. Anderson, 67, of 506 Walnut St., died at about 1:30 a.m. Monday, 23, 1994 [sic] at her home. A resident of Rock Springs since 1951 and former resident of Lyman, Mrs. Anderson died following a sudden illness. She was born May 16, 1927 in Manville, the daughter of the late Louis and Ione Baker Stotts. She attended schools in Lyman and Rock Springs and was a graduate of Lyman High School. She married Carl Anderson in Rock Springs April 28, 1954. Survivors include her husband of Rock Springs; three daughters, Mrs. Rick (Jill) Jelaco, Mrs. Frank (Robin) Zambai and Mrs. Dave (Carlene) Barber all of Rock Springs; six grandchildren, Brandi Barber of Laramie, Darcee Barber and Jason Jelaco both of Rock Springs, Tori Zambai and Mandi Zambai, both of Laramie and Clint Zambai of Rock Springs, and several cousins, nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 28, 1994 EVELYN C. LEV Memorial services will be conducted for Evelyn C. Lev Monday, May 30, 1994 at 10 a.m. at St. John's Episcopal Church in Green River with the Rev. John Pennington officiating. Mrs. Lev was born to Bill Johnson and Lenni Ann Blackburn May 20, 1905 in West Memphis, Ark. She was a nurse in Rock Springs in the early 1940s where she met and married Andy Frank Lev. They moved to Antioch, Calif. where he died in 1947. Mrs. Lev had moved to Oregon, where she was in Creswell Care Center when she died Jan. 19, 1994 at the age of 88. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Walter Johnson, and a sister, Ada Johnson. Survivors include one stepson and daughter-in-law, George and Leotrice Lev of Green River; step-grandchildren, Mrs. Ed (Trice) Roberts of San Pablo, Calif., David Lev of Green River and Andy Lev of Rock Springs, and four great-step-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 4, 1994 WILLIAM JOHN LUZMOOR, JR. Funeral services for William John Luzmoor, Jr., were conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 1, 1994, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 900 Hitching Post Drive in Green River. The Rev. William Espenshade officiated. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery. Military graveside funeral services were conducted by the United States Marine Corps. Pallbearers were Chuck Bocquin, Al Corollo Jr., Bill Kern, Ed Lewis, Dee Slaughter, Jack Wilson Sr. Honorary pallbearers were John Chochran, Hal Hardy, Alton Hermansen, George Hess, Kermit Kolar, George Nomis, Tom Nomis, Bob Romig, Jim Travis Jr. and Carl Williams. Luzmoor, Jr., 73, of 1445 Uinta Drive, Green River, died at 8:45 a.m. May 27. He was a resident of Green River and former resident of Lander and Colorado. He was born Dec. 10, 1920 in Lafayette, Colo., the son of the late William John and Nodine Simpson Luzmoor, Sr. He attended schools in Lafayette and Boulder, Colo. and was a Boulder High School graduate with the class of 1938. Luzmoor attended the University of Colorado, earning a bachelor’s degree in journalism in 1942. He married the former Clarine Schroeder in Camp Elliot, San Diego, Calif. Feb. 20, 1943. She preceded him in death Feb. 9, 1981 in Green River. A veteran of World War II, Luzmoor was a major in the United States Marine Corps. He worked as a journalist for the Wyoming State Journal in Lander for 1949 through 1958 and at the Green River Star from 1958 through 1979. Luzmoor also served as a Green River City Councilman from 1961 through 1965 and as the mayor of Green River from 1965 through 1969. He was a member of the Lion’s Club and the American Legion. In addition to his parents and wife, Luzmoor was preceded in death by three sisters, Bonnie Luzmoor in 1924; Wilma Luzmoor in 1931; and Betty Luzmoor in 1989. Survivors include three sons, Bill Luzmoor, III of Rock Springs; Phillip Luzmoor and wife Kathy, and David Luzmoor and wife Beth, all of Green River; two brothers, Ned Luzmoor of San Francisco, Calif. and Richard Luzmoor of Clarinda, Iowa; four sisters, Winnie Coon of Longmont, Colo.; Tootie Monson of Aurora, Colo., Donna Macmillian of Whittier, Calif. and Peggy Lazok of Oxnard, Calif.; three grandchildren, Jenny, Joel and Mark Luzmoor, all of Green River and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 4, 1994 WILEY F. SHAVER, SR. Funeral services for Wiley F. Shaver, Sr. were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, June 3, 1994 at the Union Congregational Church, 350 Mansface, Green River, Wyoming. The Rev. John Finster conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery. Shaver, Sr., 101, of 1445 Uinta Drive, Green River, died at 11:20 p.m. Monday, May 30 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient for one day. A resident of Green River since 1917, Shaver died following a sudden illness. He was born June 9, 1892, in Garden City, Ala., the son of the late George W. and Laura Freeman Shaver. He attended schools in Garden City and married the former Esther Redding in Jemison, Ala. on July of 1913. She preceded him in death on April 23, 1944. He later married the former Sadie Jones in Green River and she preceded him in death Oct. 18, 1986. Shaver was a retired railroad train dispatcher for the Union Pacific railroad where he worked for 40 years until his retirement in 1957. He was a member of the Union Congregational Church, the Masonic Lodge and the Shriner’s Club. In addition to his parents and wives, Shaver was preceded in death by one brother and six sisters. Survivors include his son, Wiley F. Shaver Jr. of San Diego, Calif.; two stepdaughters, Helene Marie Simpson and Betty Lou Stein, both of Seattle, Wash.; two grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 4, 1994 JOSEPH HOLDEN BIRD Graveside funeral services for Joseph Holden Bird were at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 31, 1994. Bird, 320 Mansface Terrace No. 210, Green River, died Friday, May 27, at 6 p.m. of a sudden illness at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. Bird, 81, was a resident of Green River since 1971, and also lived in La Barge. He was a retired farmer and non-denominational minister. He was born Jan. 6, 1913 in Midway to the late Charles and Lulu Cornelia Holden Bird. Bird attended school in Big Piney, and graduated from Big Piney High School in 1930. He attended the University of Wyoming. He is survived by one sister, Jennie Merrell of Enid, Okla., and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Jasper, Walter and Howard; and seven sisters, Clara Smith, Lillian, Hilda and Elsie Bird, Jessie Gaddo, Dorothy Davis and Virginia Huckaby. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 4, 1994 JOHN WILLIAM TAYLOR, JR. Funeral services for John William Taylor, Jr. were conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 2, 1994 at the First Congregational Church at 1275 Adams Ave. in Rock Springs. The Rev. Nancy Tiegreen, interim pastor, officiated. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery. Taylor Jr., 67, of 1302 Liberty Drive, Rock Springs, died about 4 a.m. Sunday, May 29 at his home. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Taylor had been in ill health the past couple of years. He was born in Rock Springs, Feb. 19, 1927, the son of the late John William and Jesse White Taylor. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1945. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He married the former Joanne Alspaugh and she preceded him in death. He later married the former Norma Hastings in Rock Springs Jan. 24, 1959 and they were later divorced. He was the former owner and employee of the Ford Dealership in Rock Springs and was bus driver for the School District No. 1. Taylor was a member of the First Congregational Church. Survivors include three sons, Steve Taylor of Rock Springs, Keith Taylor of Fort Collins, Colo. and John Taylor of Gilbert, Ariz.; three daughters, Mrs. Paul (Nancy) Parker, Ms. Chuck (Janice) Price and Mrs. J.D. (Carol) Locke, all of Rock Springs; one brother, Dr. Bob Taylor of Tacoma, Wash.; one sister, Mrs. Audrey Anderson of Los Altos, Calif.; seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Taylor was preceded in death by one sister, Lois Dunlap. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 4, 1994 CURTIS FARRELL BUNDY Funeral services for Curtis Farrell Bundy were conducted at 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 1, 1994 at the LDS Church, 3306 White Mountain Blvd., Rock Springs. Bishop Michael Williams conducted the services. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Merlin Bundy, Dane Hutchings, Mickey Cox, Dale Hurd, Norbert Green and Bob Chesnovar. Honorary pallbearers were Dan Michaelis and Gary Haines. Bundy, 38, of 220 College Court, Rock Springs, died instantly at about 10 p.m. Friday, May 27, 1994 at the southwest end of runway 03 a the Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport approximately 16 miles east of Rock Springs. According to Sweetwater County Coroner Dale S. Majhanovich, Bundy was a passenger in a 1959 Cessna 182 B, single-engine, four passenger aircraft that crashed upon approach to landing. He died instantly of massive head and chest injuries. He was born Feb. 18, 1956 in Bellflower, Calif., the son of Elmer and Yvonne Reid Bundy. He attended schools in Hubbard, Ore. and Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1974. He married the former Darlene Ann Garcia in Las Vegas, Nev. July 6, 1982. A resident of Rock Springs since 172 and former resident of Hubbard, Bundy was a mechanic for the Jim Bridger Power Plant for the past 20 years. He worked prior to that as mechanic for I.P.P. in Delta, Utah for one year. Bundy enjoyed bowling, golfing, horseshoe pitching, hunting, fast pitch baseball and water-skiing. He was a member of the LDS Church and the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie 151. Survivors include his wife, Darlene Bundy of Rock Springs; his parents, Elmer and Yvonne Bundy of Hubbard; one son, Brenton Curtis Bundy of Rock Springs; two daughters, Nadine Alexis Garcia and Jenae Ann Bundy, both of Rock Springs; two brothers, Merline Bundy of Craig, Colo. and Darrell Bundy of Hubbard; one sister, Mrs. Ron (Sherrie) Flory of Woodburn, Ore. and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister, Lorraine Bundy; his maternal grandparents, Clifford and Muriel Reid and his paternal grandparents, Omer and Rowena Bundy. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 4, 1994 RUSSELL REID BUNDY Funeral services for Russell Reid Bundy were conducted at 3 p.m. Wednesday, June 1, 1994 at the LDS Church, 3306 White Mountain Blvd., Rock Springs. Bishop Michael Williams conducted the services. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Darrell Bundy, Chris Flory, Kenny Schafer, Dave Shepard, Chuck Hardy and John Parks. Honorary pallbearers were Glendon Bundy, Calvin Reed, Ken Larson and Carlos Becerra. Bundy, 42, of 26010 Highway 66, Keno, Ore., died instantly at about 10 p.m. Friday, May 27, 1994 at the southwest end of runway 03 at the Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport approximately 16 miles east of Rock Springs. According to Sweetwater County Coroner Dale S. Majhanovich, Bundy was a passenger in a 1959 Cessna 182 B, single-engine, four passenger air craft that crashed upon approach to landing. He died instantly of massive head and chest injuries. He was born Jan. 25, 1952 in Bellflower, Calif., the son of Elmer and Yvonne Reid Bundy. He attended schools in Hubbard and Idaho Falls, Idaho and was a graduate of Idaho Falls High School with the class of 1970. He married the former Joan Marie Schafer in Silver Creek Falls, ore. May 24, 1975. A resident of Keno the past five years, Toketee, Ore. 11 years and Rock Springs three years, Bundy was a power plant operator for 19 years for the Pacific Power and Light Company. He enjoyed mountain climbing, piloting, dirt biking, bow hunting, trampolining and snow skiing. He was a member of the LDS Church. Survivors include his wife, Joan Bundy of Keno, Ore.; his parents, Elmer and Yvonne Bund of Hubbard; two sons, Russell Reid Bundy and Christopher Paul Bundy, both of Keno; four daughters, Melinda Marie Bundy, Lorraine Renee Bundy, Krystal Vale Bundy and Katie Brianna Bundy, all of Keno; two brothers, Merlin Bundy of Craig, Colo. and Darrell Bundy of Hubbard; one sister, Mrs. Ron (Sherrie) Flory of Woodburn, Ore. and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his sister, Lorraine Bundy; his maternal grandparents, Clifford and Muriel Reid and his paternal grandparents, Omer and Rowena Bundy. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 4, 1994 KENNETH CHARLES BOSTWICK Graveside funeral services and interment for Kenneth Charles Bostwick were conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, June 3, 1994 at the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Bostwick, 88, of 1445 Uinta Drive, Green River, died at 3:55 p.m. Tuesday, May 31 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River where he had been a patient for the past two years. A resident of Green River for the past four years and former resident of Long Beach, Calif. and Janesville, Wis., Bostwick had been in ill health for the past six years. He was born May 5, 1906 in Fulda, Minn., the son of the late Henry and Alice Palen Bostwick. He attended schools in Minnesota and married the former Irene Gallman in Chicago, Ill. on Oct. 12, 1933. She preceded him in death in Rock Springs on Jan. 20, 1993. Bostwick was a retired fireman having worked at the Janesville Fire Department for 31 years until his retirement as a captain. He was a member of the Lutheran Church. In addition to his parent and wife, he was preceded in death by seven brothers and two sisters. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Donald and Kathie Bostwick of Rock Springs; one daughter, Marsha Sprague of Salem, Ore.; one sister, Edna Jeneski of Sacramento, Calif.; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 4, 1994 DON MILLS JR. MESA, Ariz.—Memorial services for Don Mills Jr. were conducted at the LDS White Mountain Chapel, at 3315 White Mountain Blvd. in Rock Springs at 10 a.m. Friday, June 3, 1994. Graveside services immediately followed at the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Mills Jr., 58, died May 29, 1994 at his home in Mesa, Ariz. following a lengthy illness. He was a lifelong resident of Rock Springs until moving to Arizona in 1981. He was born July 8, 1935. He served in the armed services and was stationed in Germany. He was preceded in death by his father, Don Mills Sr., his sister, Loretta Bennett and his son, Patrick Mills. Survivors include his mother, Mrs. Jessie Mills of Mesa; a sister, Mrs. Carolyn Stainbrook of Rock Springs; two sons, Ernest Mills of Green River and Brad Bolton of Bountiful, Utah; and several grandchildren, nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 4, 1994 GERALD IRVING “BUD” MARBLE A memorial service for Gerald Irving “Bud” Marble was conducted at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 28, 1994 at the Elliott Cemetery at Wilson. Marble, 70, Clearview Drive No. 9, died Friday, Feb. 11, 1994 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County following a lengthy illness. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 4, 1994 STELLA M. (ZDENKA) BUCHAN SALT LAKE CITY—Following cremation, a memorial mass was conducted for Stella M. (Zdenka) Buchan at 11 a.m. Friday, June 3, 1994 at SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church at 633 Bridger in Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 2, 1994 at the Vase Funeral Chapel at 154 Elk ST. Inurnment followed at St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Miss Buchan, 73, of 1107 10th Street, Rock Springs, died at 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 31, 1994 at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City where she had been a patient for one day. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Miss Buchan died following a sudden illness. She was born Aug. 24, 1920 at sea on the USS America enroute from Yugoslavia, the daughter of the late Joseph and Domenica Miklich Buchan. She attended schools in Pennsylvania. Miss Buchan was a retired telephone operator having worked for the Mountain Bell Telephone Company for 47 years until her retirement in 1985. She was a member of SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church and the K.S.K.J. Lodge. Survivors include one sister, Esther Kovacich of Rock Springs; three brothers, Edward Buchan of Denver, Norman Buchan of Salt Lake City, and John Buchan of Winnemucca, Nev.; and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 4, 1994 DONALD DUWAYNE “DON” JONES Funeral services for Donald DuWayne "Don" Jones were conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 2, 1994 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. Cremation followed the services. Pallbearers were Warren D. Dreben, Dale Dreben, Lester Dreben, Warren Dreben Jr., Brian Dreben and Paul Babel. Jones, 38, of Cypress Circle, Rock Springs, died instantly at about 10 p.m. Friday, May 27, 1994, at the southwest end of runway 03 at the Rock Springs-Sweetwater County Airport, approximately 16 miles east of Rock Springs. According to Sweetwater County Coroner Dale S. Majhanovich, Jones was a passenger in a 1959 Cessna 182 B, single-engine, four passenger aircraft that crashed upon approach to landing. He died instantly of massive head and chest injuries. He was born Feb. 8, 1956 in Joliet, Ill. He attended schools in Morris, Ill. and Rock Springs and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School with the class of 1974. He married the former Barbara Painovich in Pinedale June 19, 1980. A resident of Rock Springs for the past 22 years, Jones was a maintenance welder for the Jim Bridger Power Plant for the past two years. He also worked for the Boilermakers No. 102 for 18 years. Jones was an avid boater and snowmobiler and a member of the Masonic Lodge. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Jones of Rock Springs; his parents, Warren Dale and Marge Dreben of Rock Springs; two daughters, Amber Jones and Stephanie Jones; four brothers, Dale Dreben, Lester Dreben, Warren Dreben Jr. and Brian Dreben, all of Rock Springs; his maternal grandmother, Lillian Avery of Morris, and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Les Avery, his paternal grandparents, Charles and Mabel Drebena nd one nephew, Derrick Dreben. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 11, 1994 BETTY RODERICK SALT LAKE CITY, Utah—A Mass of Christian burial for Betty Roderick was celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, June 6, 1994 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 900 Hitching Post Drive, Green River. The Rev. Michael Hellman officiated. A vigil service with rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Sunday, June 5, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Green River. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearers were Frank Bozner, Cyril Bozner, Jody Peterson, Mike Peterson, Randy Lowseth and Tom Lowseth. Mrs. Roderick, 72, of 409 Andrews St., Green River, died Thursday morning at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City where she was a patient since May 24. A lifelong resident of Green River, Mrs. Roderick died following a lengthy illness. She was born in Green River on Aug. 24, 1921, the daughter of the late John and Elizabeth Simeac Yeager. She attended schools in Green River and was a graduate of Green River High School with the class of 1939. She married Preston Roderick in Green River on Feb. 27, 1941 and he preceded her in death on Nov. 11, 1971. Mrs. Roderick was a retired housekeeper having worked for the Union Pacific club house for 29 years. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, David and Sue Roderick of Green River; three daughters, Mrs. Tom (Charline) Lowseth, Judy Roderick and Mrs. Gary (Stephanie) Peterson, all of Green River; two brothers, Cyril Bozner of California and Frank Bozner of Rock Springs; four sisters, Louise Stewart and Jennie Davis, both of Green River, Tillie Howa of Salt Lake City and Mary Marchetti of California; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Roderick was preceded in death by two brothers, John Yeager and Willie Bozner and one sister, Frieda Brittenham. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 11, 1994 ARVIN ARNOLD SCHIEVE Funeral services for Arvin Arnold Schieve were conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 8, 1994 at 154 Elk St. in Rock Springs. The Rev. James Hennig of the Trinity Lutheran Church conducted services. Cremation followed. Schieve was killed in a motorcycle accident Saturday, June 4, 1994 on Wyoming Highway 191 13 miles north of Rock Springs. Schieve, 43, of 1804 Elk St. No. 52, Rock Springs, was the passenger of a southbound motorcycle driven by Debra Hancock of Rock Springs, according to Sweetwater County Coroner Dale S. Majhanovich. Both people were thrown from the motorcycle after it struck a guardrail. A resident of Rock Springs since 1975 and a former resident of North Dakota, Schieve was born on May 17, 1951 in Moses Lake, Wash., the son of Arnold Alfred and Edith Grace Lembcke Schieve. He attended schools in Bismark, N.D., and was a graduate of the Bismark High School with the class of 1970. Schieve was a mechanic for the Rock Springs-Jackson Bus Lines for the past two years. He was also a member of the Independent Riders Club. Survivors include his parents of Bismark, N.D.; one son and daughter-in-law, Shane and Brigette Schieve of Rock Springs; three brothers, Darvin Schieve of Rock Springs, A. Dean Schieve of Grand Forks, N.D., and Kevin Schieve of Menoken Grove, N.D.; one sister, Mrs. Don (Doreen) Sorch Jr. of Wilton, N.D.; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 11, 1994 MELBA CHRISTINE KEYWATZ A Mass of Christian burial for Melba Christine Keywatz was celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 7, 1994 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger, Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Monday, June 6 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Graveside funeral services and interment were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 7 at the Saint Patrick’s section of the Kemmerer City Cemetery in Kemmerer. Pallbearers were Stan Wisniewski, Mike Farrell, Dick Farrell, Darell Jones, Wayne Collier and Don Nichols. Mrs. Keywatz, 76, of 1209 10th Street, Rock Springs, died at 6:20 a.m. Friday, June 3, 1994 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient since May 29. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Keywatz had been in ill health the past one year. She was born April 22, 1918 in Randolph, Utah, the daughter of the late Oscar and Isabelle Kennedy Bellman. She attended schools in Randolph and Kemmerer, and married Walter Keywatz in Kemmerer on Sept. 2, 1933. He preceded her in death on July 1, 1971. Mrs. Keywatz was a retired waitress having worked in several restaurants in Rock Springs. She was a member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Bert Keywatz of Rock Springs; three daughters, Mrs. Jeannie Jones, Mrs. Don (Garnet Kay) Nichols, and Mrs. Richard (Eunice) Farrell, all of Rock Springs; eight grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Keywatz was preceded in death by one son, Frank Keywatz and one nephew, Bert W. Madden. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 11, 1994 CHRISTIAN JARBO WELSH A Mass of Christian burial for Christian Jarbo Welsh was celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 9, 1994 at SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. The Most Reverend Lawrence H. Welsh, D.D. Bishop of Saint Paul, Minn. Officiated. A Scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 8, 1994 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Ray “Buzzy” Graham, Larry Graham, Ryan Holmes, Jamie Fornengo, Tray Gray and Terrance Davis. Welsh, 21, of 5077 Riverview Street, Riverton, died about 3:30 a.m. June 5 at mile marker 13 on Wyoming Highway 191, approximately 13 miles north of Rock Springs. According to Sweetwater County Coroner Dale S. Majhanovich, Welsh was the driver of a southbound vehicle that was traveling at an apparent high rate of speed that veered off the west side of the highway. Welsh over corrected and then lost control of the vehicle leaving the east side of the highway, rolling three times. Welsh died instantly of multiple internal head injuries. The accident was discovered by passers-by at about 6:30 a.m. on June 5. Welsh was born Dec. 2, 1972 in Las Vegas, Nev., the son of Ronald James and Shirley Annette Madsen Welsh. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a carpet layer for Rushmore Homes in Riverton. He was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Survivors include his father of Rock Springs; his mother of Riverton; one sister, Mary Marie Welsh of Rock Springs; his maternal grandmother, Marie Rogers of Fallon, Nev.; his paternal grandmother, Mary Welsh of Rock Springs and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Christian Madsen and his paternal grandfather, Lawrence Jarbo Welsh. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 18, 1994 THELMA E. “ELAINE” KARICIAN Funeral services for Thelma E. “Elaine” Karician were at 11 a.m. Friday, June 17, 1994 at the Union Congregational Church, 350 Mansface, Green River. The Rev. John Finster conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearers were Kevin Karician, Owen Traxinger, Scott Zimmerman, Shahn Kutz, Randy Calkins and Tracy Bernard. Honorary pallbearers were Douglas Bernard, Daryl Winter, Cory Bernard, Keith Winter and Larry Winter. Mrs. Karician, 68, of 390 Jensen St., Green River, died at 10:20 p.m. on Mandy, June 13, 1994 shortly after being admitted to Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A lifelong resident of Green River, Mrs. Karician had been in ill health for the past one year. She was born Dec. 25, 1925 in Green River, the daughter of Joseph and Pearl Philbrick Widic. She attended schools in Green River and married Harry Karician in Green River May 7, 1961. Mrs. Karician worked as a retail sales clerk for the Green River Mercantile Company. She later worked as a bus driver for the Golden Hour Senior Citizens Center. She was a member of the Union Congregational Church, the Eagles, Aerie 2350, a member for 50 years having served as its state president in 1971. She also served as past district and local president of the VFW Ladies Auxiliary. Survivors include her husband, Harry Karician of Green River; her mother, Pearl Zimmerman of Green River; two sons, Kevin Karician of Green River and Gary Kutz of Tempe, Ariz.; three daughters and sons-in-law, Gaye and Don Winter, Danita and Owen Traxinger and Misti and Scott Zimmerman, all of Green River; one daughter, Joy Gilbert of Las Vegas, Nev.; one brother, Elmer Widic of Riverdale, Utah; one stepbrother, Ralph Zimmerman of San Carlos, Calif.; one sister, Dixie Genetti of Green River; 15 grandchildren including granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Shantel and Randy Calkins, both of Green River; 17 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Karician was preceded in death by her father, one daughter, Merrily Hussman, and her stepfather, Jack Zimmerman. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 18, 1994 EMILIO GEORGIS Funeral services for Emilio Georgis were conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, June 13, 1994 at the First United Methodist Church, 1515 Edgar St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Walt Silveria officiated. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Robert Zotti, Jerry Georgis, Gary Brown, Calvin Spann, John Blazovich and Bill Preece. Honorary pallbearers were Roy Spann, Pete Zanetti, Gary Jensen, Joe Giorgis, Rusty Berta and Dennis Culver. Georgis, 76, of 417 Pine St., Rock Springs, died at 2:22 p.m. Thursday, June 9, 1994, shortly after being admitted to Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Georgis died following a brief illness. He was born Aug. 3, 1917, in Rock Springs, the son of the late John Batista and Mary Neronde Giorgis. Georgis attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1935. He married the former Edna Jensen in Sarasota, Fla. on June 4, 1944 and was a United States Air Force veteran of World War II. Georgis was a retired mechanic, partsman and a co-owner of the Modern Auto Clinic until his retirement in 1979. He later worked as a parts manager for the Zanetti Bus Lines in Rock Springs. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, the American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24, and the Italian-American Society. Survivors include his wife of Rock Springs; one son and daughter-in-law, Leslie E. and Diana Georgis of Arlington, Texas; two brothers, Teno Georgis of Rock Springs and James Georgis of Sun City, Ariz.; two grandchildren, Tony and Mandy Georgis, both of Arlington and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Georgis was preceded in death by one brother, John Georgis; two sisters, Kate Preece and Mary Zotti; and one sister who died in infancy and one brother who died in childhood. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 18, 1994 EDWIN A. DOLENCE SUN CITY WEST, Ariz. - Edwin A. Dolence, 70, of Sun City West, Ariz., died May 27, 1994, in Del E. Webb Memorial Hospital. Dolence was born in Rock Springs and was an architect. He helped design the Senior Citizen's Center and Southwest Counseling Service. He was a Marine Corps veteran of World War II. He moved to Arizona in 1984 from Wyoming and was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, Elks Lodge, Pebblebrook Golf Club Men's Association and Computer West. Dolence is survived by his wife, Norine; two sons, Randy and Brent of Wyoming; a brother, Eric of Rock Springs, a sister, Blanche Zaversnik of Rock Springs, and four grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 18, 1994 ELIAS S. VERDUZCO MILLBURNE - Funeral Mass for Elias S. Verduzco was Tuesday, June 14, 1994 at 10 a.m. in St. Helen's Catholic Church in Fort Bridger. Interment was in the Fort Bridger Cemetery. Verduzco, 66, died June 10, 1994 in the St. Mark's Hospital in Salt Lake City. He was born Nov. 23, 1927 in Madera, Calif., a son of Joe M. and Soledad (Serbamtes) Verduzco. He married Grace Pauline Ward Nov. 21, 1951 in Madera. He was a veteran of Korea, and a member of the V.F.W. He was a member of the Catholic Church. He is survived by his wife of Millburne; a daughter, Mrs. John (Terri) Larive of Millburne; three nieces, Kathy Carol and Janet Keaton, whom he raised; three nephews, Rick, William and Steve Keaton, whom he raised; three brothers, John Verduzco and Manuel Verduzco, both of Madera, George Verduzco of Lindsey, Calif.; two sisters, Shirley Hay of Dickson, Tenn. and Carol Espinoza of Madera; and two grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 18, 1994 BARBARA REICH OREM, Utah -- Funeral services for Barbara Reich were Wednesday, June 15, 1994 at 2 p.m. at the St. Mark's Lutheran Church of Provo, Utah, 464 West 3700 North. Interment was in the Orem, Utah, City Cemetery. Mrs. Reich, 73, of Orem died June 12 at her home in Orem. She was born March 30, 1921, in Moosinning, Germany to Johan Pichler and Francisca Ebenbeck. She married Alfred G. Reich, on Feb. 4, 1950 in Munich, Germany. She immigrated to the United States in 1952 from Germany. She became a naturalized citizen of the United States in 1959. She lived in Rock Springs from 1952 to 1987. She and her husband, Alfred G. Reich, ran Reich's Jewelry. They retired together in 1987. In Rock Springs, she was active in the Trinity Lutheran Church. In Orem, she attended St. Mark's Lutheran Church. She is survived by her husband, and two sons, Alfred J. Reich of Austin, Texas and Robert E. Reich of San Francisco; and two grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 18, 1994 AMELIA KATICH WOLD MORRISSEY SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.--A memorial service for Amelia Kalich Wold Morrissey was conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 12, 1994 at the Sullivan Funeral Home, 2254 Market St., San Francisco. Mrs. Morrissey, 70, of Lake Tahoe, Calif., died at 7:26 p.m. Thursday, June 9 at a hospital in San Francisco. A resident of Lake Tahoe and former resident of San Francisco and Rock Springs, Mrs. Morrissey had been in ill health the past several months. She was born in Rock Springs Dec. 23, 1923, the daughter of the late Joseph and Katrina Slakic Katich. She attended schools in Rock Springs and married John Ingolf Wold. He preceded her in death. She later married Edmund James Morrissey and he preceded her in death. She was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Elizabeth Wold of San Francisco; one daughter and son-in-law, Tina and Gary Lemas of Millbrae, Calif.; one brother, George Jon Katich of LoS Angeles, Calif.; four sisters, Therese Echo of San Francisco, Mrs. Ray (Kathryn) Werstler of San Jose, Calif., Mrs. Joe (Rose) Southerland of Bonanza, Ore., and Emma Partain of Rock Springs; three grandchildren, Stephanie Wold of San Francisco, and Nicholas and Garret Lemas, both of Milbrae and nieces including Loretta Fantin of Napa, Idaho; nephews, Mrs. and Mrs. Emil Bertagnolli, Mrs. and Mrs. George Bertagnolli and John Partain, all of Rock Springs and Mrs. and Mrs. Vic Bertagnolli of Boise, Idaho. In addition to her parents and husbands, Mrs. Morrissey was preceded in death by four sisters and one brother. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 18, 1994 MARVIN FRED HARMS THERMOPOLIS - Memorial services for Marvin Fred Harms were at Mortimore Funeral Home in Thermopolis Friday, June 17, 1994 at 11 a.m. Cal Voight was the officiant. Harms, 63, 720 Richards, Thermopolis, 82443, died Monday, June 13, 1994, at Hot Springs County in Thermopolis Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. He was born Jan. 5, 1931 in Webster, S.D., the son of Fred and Minnie Harms. He attended schools in Groton, S.D. before entering the Marines during the Korean War. He married Jacqueline Martin April 13, 1964 in Mandan, N.D. He worked in various construction jobs throughout the Dakotas. In 1975 he went to work for Bridger Coal Co. until his retirement in 1992. He was a member of the Thermopolis Eagles and a lifetime member of the Moose Lodge. His hobbies included going to the mountains, fishing, and doing things with his grandchildren. Harms is survived by his wife; two daughters, Anne Carr of Rock Springs and Elisa Harms of Lander; four sons, Andy Martin and Bruce Martin, both of Rock Springs, Devin Martin of Evanston, and Joseph Martin of Verona, Italy. He was preceded in death by one brother, his parents and one grandson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 18, 1994 GEORGE DALE CRANK A rosary for George Dale Crank was recited Tuesday, June 14, 1994 at 7 p.m. at St. Patrick’s Church in Kemmerer-Diamondville, followed by a mass of Christian burial, Wednesday, June 15 at 10 a.m. Burial was at the Kemmerer Cemetery. Crank, 57, died Saturday, June 11, 1994, in Salt Lake City after a short illness. Crank was born Sept. 26, 1936, in Hanna to Stanley Grimshaw Crank and Mildred Baillie Crank. He graduated from Hanna High School in 1954 and from the University of Wyoming in 1958 with a degree in civil engineering and received his professional engineering and land surveyors license in 1962. On Jan. 26, 1957, he married Judith Catherine Fenimore in Hanna. In 1968 they moved to Kemmerer and opened a branch of Johnson, Fermelia & Crank, consulting engineers and land surveyors. He was also the city engineer of Kemmerer for 12 years. In 1985 the Kemmerer office was changed to Crank Companies, Inc., and in 1988 an additional office was opened in Rock Springs. Crank did the design and construction of the Kemmerer Water Treatment Plant, Kemmerer/Diamondville Town Engineer and designed most of their water and sewer facilities and their street paving projects. He provided services for the towns of LaBarge, Opal, Granger, Hanna and Greybull. Recently his firm was responsible for all water and waste water lines to the White Mountain Water & Sewer District north of Rock Springs and several phases of the utility replacements with the AML for the City of Rock Springs. Crank also designed the Rock Springs Wastewater Treatment Plant and Tertiary Treatment Plant, along with several subdivisions. Crank served on the Lincoln County Airport Board, the South Lincoln County Cemetery Board as Chairman, Colorado River Basin Water Users Association, Key Bank Board of Directors and was instrumental in the successful formation of the Kemmerer/Diamondville Joint Powers Board, acting as Chairman. He had been a member of the Lions Club and Elks Club. He is survived by his wife, Judy; sons, Stanley Ward Crank (Roberta Krall), Thomas Dale Crank (Corina Beatty), George David Crank (Rhonda Hunzie), Donald Phillip Crank all of Kemmerer; daughters, Mary Kay Lively of Kemmerer, and Catherine Elizabeth Van Alyne of Colville, Wash.; 10 grandchildren; mother, Mildred Crank of Hanna and sister, Anita Milliken of Sinclair He is preceded in death by his father who was killed in the Hanna mines in 1941. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 25, 1994 ROSE CAROLINE ZAVERSNIK A mass of Christian burial for Rose Caroline Zaversnik was celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 22, 1994 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 21 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Phil Zaversnik, Lewis Zaversnik, Matthew Zaversnik, Mike Pierce, Rudy Yakovich, and Curt Nelson. Mrs. Zaversnik, 77, of 542 N St., Rock Springs, died at 6:30 a.m. Saturday, June 18, 1994 at her home. Mrs. Zaversnik died following a lengthy illness. She was born in Hudson Aug. 15, 1916, the daughter of the late Anton and Paulina Notar Starman. She attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1935. She married Frank Zaversnik in Rock Springs in 1936. Survivors include her husband, Frank Zaversnik Sr. of Rock Springs, one son and daughter-in-law, Frank and Veneita Zaversnik Jr. of Roy, Utah; two grandchildren, Rachele Zaversnik of Ogden, Utah and Matthew Zaversnik of Roy; three step-grandchildren, Mike Pierce and Amber Close of Roy, Utah and Brandon Pierce of Blackfoot, Idaho. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Zaversnik was preceded in death by one brother, Tony and one sister, Kay. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 25, 1994 JAMES C. BEASLEY Graveside funeral services and interment for James C. Beasley were conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 23, 1994 at the Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs. The Rev. Walt Silveria conducted the services. Beasley, 72, of 503 Gobel No. 3, Rock Springs, died at 4:15 p.m. Monday, June 20, 1994 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River where he had been a patient since June 15, 1990. A resident of Sweetwater County since 1978 and former resident of Phoenix, Ariz. and Montrose, Colo., Beasley had been in ill health for the past five years. He was born Aug. 28, 1921 in Texas, the son of the late John E. and Ruth Caraway Beasley. He attended schools in Phoenix, and earned a bachelor’s degree in addiction counseling in Wisconsin. Beasley was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and was awarded the Purple Heart. He worked as an alcoholism addiction therapist for SWARA for six years. He is survived by one daughter, Marti Wiechman of Pelham, Mass. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 25, 1994 VELOY C. GREGORY Funeral services for Veloy C. Gregory were conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 21, 1994 at the LDS Church, 1000 West 4th North, Green River. Bishop Kay Allred conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearers were John Gosar, Pat Anderson, Dean Gregoray, Wade Gregory, Shawn Gregory and Brandt Gregory. Honorary pallbearers were Tex Terry, Clair Terry, Jim Gregory, John Carlile, Sergio Munoz and Billy Stewart. Mrs. Gregory, 91, of 425 North 8th West, Green River, died at 1:40 p.m. Friday, June 17, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient since June 13. A resident of Green River since the 1940s and former resident of McKinnon and Lyman, Mrs. Gregory had been in ill health for the past several years. She was born Oct. 10, 1902 in Fairview, Utah, the daughter of the late Charles A. and Chasta Peterson Terry Jr. She attended schools in McKinnon and Lyman and received her teaching certificate from Brigham Young University. She married Francis Gregory in Salt Lake City on Oct. 16, 1932 and their marriage was later solemnized in the LDS Temple in Salt Lake City. Mrs. Gregory was a retired teacher having worked for three years in Lonetree and McKinnon. She was a member of the LDS Church, and she was active in teaching LDS primary. She was also active in the LDS Young Women’s Auxiliary and the LDS Relief Society. Survivors include her husband, Francis Gregory of Green River; one son and daughter-in-law, Ted and Ruth Anne Gregory, both of Green River; one daughter and son-in-law, Maxine and Dr. John Gosar, both of Green River; two brothers, Clair Terry of Greendale, Utah and Jex Terry of Vernal, Utah; two sisters, Mae “Mary” Miner of Provo, Utah; one sister-in-law, Euphamia Terry of Bountiful, Utah; 13 grandchildren; 23 great-randchildre; and several nieces and nphews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Gregory was preceded in death by one son and daughter-in-law, Alma and Bonnie Gregory. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 25, 1994 HENRIETTA KOLOFF Funeral services for Henrietta Koloff were conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, 1994 at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel, 263 E. Flaming Gorge Way, Green River. Reader Aaron Rissel of the Jehovah’s Witnesses conducted the services. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Chuck Walker and John Crouch of the Rock Springs congregation and Dave Culver, John Lucas, Klyde Dodd and Dan Netuschil of the Green River congregation. Mrs. Koloff, 82 of 505 Ridge Ave., Rock Springs, died at 6:18 p.m. Sunday, June 19 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center where she had been a patient since May 4. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Koloff has been in ill health for the past several years. She was born Nov. 23, 1911 in Randolph, Utah, the daughter of the late William and Rosetta Marshall Jones. She attended schools in Randolph and married Eli Koloff in Ogden, Utah Oct. 27, 1937. He preceded her in death Jan. 24, 1971. Mrs. Koloff was am ember of the Jehovah’s Witnesses. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Carl E. and Georgia Koloff of Green River; one sister, Gladys Buchanan of Colorado Springs; three grandchildren, Brenda Brown and Randy Koloff, both of Green River, and Wendy Nelson of Rosamond, Calif.; six great-grandchildren; one step-great-granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Koloff was preceded in death by four sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 25, 1994 JESSE C. TITMUS EVANSTON - Funeral services for Jesse C. Titmus were conducted Wednesday, June 22, 1994 at 2 p.m. in the Crandall Funeral Home in Evanston. Interment was in the Evanston Cemetery. Titmus, 79, died June 19, 1994 at the Evanston Regional Hospital. He was born March 26, 1915 to George Isaac and Marie (Clark) Titmus in Evanston. He married Mary L. Larimore in Ogden, Utah April 4, 1936. He was a member of the LDS Church. He was a member of the UP Old Timers, Senior Citizens, Purple Sage Gold Club, Elks, and Neighbors of Woodcraft. He is survived by his wife, Mary of Evanston; one son and daughter-in-law, Robert G. Titmus and wife, Carolyn of Pointe Noire, Congo; two daughters and sons-in-law, Mrs. Don (Joyce Marie) Keselburg of Spanaway, Wash., Mrs. Robert G. (Thelma Ann) Anderson of Farmington, N.M.; one daughter, Dorothy J. Nicholls of Evanston; two brothers, George Titmus of Evanston and Glen Titmus of Thermopolis; three sisters, Faye Slagowski and Myrtle Taylor, both of Evanston, Fern Turner of Roseburg, Ore.; 18 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Jess Allen, and one grandson, Robert Glen Ownbey, one brother, Oliver Titmus, two sisters, Hazel Felder and Helen Taylor. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 25, 1994 STELLA P. ROBERSON Funeral services for Stella P. Roberson were conducted in Carlsbad, N.M. Mrs. Roberson, 72, of 1445 Uinta Drive, Green River, died at 2:13 p.m. Friday, June 17, 1994 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River where she had been a patient since May 17. A resident of Green River for six years and former resident of Carlsbad, N.M. and Monte Vista, Colo. Mrs. Roberson had been in ill health for the past several years. She was born April 8, 1922 in Sanford, Colo., the daughter of the late George and Ethel DePriest Poulson. She attended schools in Manassa, Colo. She was a member of the LDS Church and the VFW Auxiliary. Survivors include two sons, Robert Hayes and Ronnie Roberson, both of Albuquerque, N.M.; three daughters, Mrs. George (Beverly) Whittecar and Mrs. Rick (Mary Jane) Morrison, both of Green River, and Mrs. Larry (Linda) Lloyd of Montpelier, Idaho; four brothers, Ray Poulson of Missoula, Mont., Joe Poulson of Sanford, Colo., Bruce Poulson of Bedford, Ore. and Don Poulson of Mobile, Ala.; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Roberson was preceded in death by one daughter, Barbara Hayes; one sister, Ada Allen; and one brother, Ernest Poulson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 25, 1994 DELFINO P. PACHECO ESPANOLA, N.M. - Services for Delfino P. Pacheco were June 14, 1994 in Penasco, N.M., at St. Anthony's Church, the Rev. Vidal Martinez officiated. Burial was in the national cemetery in Santa Fe with full military honors. Pallbearers were Herbert Romero, Noe Pacheco Jr., Dennis Pacheco, Kenneth Pacheco, Willie Sanchez and Art Pacheco. Pacheco, 72, died Saturday, June 11, 1994 in Espanola, N.M. He was born March 12, 1922 in Vadito, N.M., a son of George and Elisea Pacheco. He lived in Green River from 1970-83, working for Texas Gulf. He belonged to the Eagles, VFW and Disabled American Veterans. His hobbies were hunting and camping Survivors include his wife, Alice Pacheco, Espanola; a son and daughter-in-law, Bob and Verna Trujillo, Green River; a grandson and his wife, Fred and Ginger Trujillo, Rock Springs; a grandson, Delroy Trujillo in Texas; a great-grandson, Casey Trujillo, Rock Springs; a brother, sister, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and stepchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Dolores A. Pacheco who died Aug. 27, 1982, his parents, brothers, sisters and other relatives. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 25, 1994 ALFRED FRANICIS “WINDY” OLSON Graveside funeral services and interment for Alfred Francis "Windy" Olson were conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 21, 1994 at the Plainview Cemetery in Big Piney. The Rev. Patrick Lynch officiated. Pallbearers were Stan Olson, David Wilson, David Long, Chuck Wenz, Scott Buss and John Hodges. Olson, 64, of 1031 Adams Ave., Rock Springs, died at about 12 p.m. Thursday, June 16 at his home. A resident of Rock Springs for a year and a half, and a former longtime resident of Big Piney. Olson had been in ill health for several years. He was born in Big Piney June 23, 1929, the son of the late Arnold Charles and Lena Mary Davison Olson. He attended schools in Big Piney and Fort Collins, Colo., and was a graduate of The Abbey in Canon City, Colo., with the class of 1949. Olson was a retired rancher and equipment operator, having worked until his retirement in 1992. He was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Ernie Olson of Big Piney; two daughters, Paula Olson of Garden City, Utah, and Mrs. Niki (Kendrah) McCulley of Rock Springs; two brothers, Pete Olson of Big Piney and Harvey Olson of Idaho Falls, Idaho; and six grandchildren, Jonathan Olson, Stephanie McCulley, Daryl Olson, Matthew Olson, Jeffrey Olson, and Shawn Olson. In addition to his parents, Olson was preceded in death by two brothers, Richard and Charles, and one sister, Marjorie Hummel. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 25, 1994 KATHRYN TAUCHER HILL LONG BEACH, Calif.—Services for Kathryn Taucher Hill were Wednesday, June 22, 1994 in Long Beach, Calif. Mrs. Hill was a former Rock Springs resident. She was born in Rock Springs in 1917 and graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1935. She is survived by a brother, Fred Taucher, in Sun City West, Ariz., and a sister-in-law, Gertrude, both former Rock Springs residents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 25, 1994 FRANCIE MAY BURGE ROJAS LYMAN - Funeral services for Francie May Burge Rojas were Tuesday, June 21, 1994 at 2 p.m. in the Lyman LDS Stake Center in Urie. Burial was in the Lyman Cemetery. Mrs. Rojas, 37, died June 17 at her home in Lyman. She was born June 25, 1956 in Salt Lake City, the daughter of Harold and Mabel (Krogh) Allen of Lyman. She married Rick Burge in Oct. of 1974. From this marriage she has three children, Jennifer, Kristi, and Ricky. She remarried in June of 1993 to Archie Rojas. From this marriage she has two stepdaughters, Nikki and Sara Rojas. She also has three brothers, Hal, Charles, and Chris Allen, all of Salt Lake City. She was a dispatcher for the Lyman Police Department from Sept. 1, 1987 until present. During this time she has also been a volunteer firefighter for the Lyman Fire Dept. She was also a member of Beta Sigma Phi. Her hobbies included fishing, boating, hunting and camping. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 25, 1994 GEORGE D. CHILTON LINCOLN, Neb. - Services for George D. Chilton were Monday, June 20, 1994 at 10 a.m. at the Gordon, Neb., American Legion Hall. Chilton, 57, Gordon, Neb., died Wednesday, June 15, at Bryan Memorial Hospital in Lincoln, Neb. He was born July 29, 1936 in Rock Springs, a son of George and Edna Chilton. He attended the University of Wyoming. He was a rancher all of his life in Wyoming and Nebraska. He married Rosann Bornemann Nov. 21, 1970 in Rapid City, S.D. He was a member of the Farm Bureau, Wyoming Stockgrowers Association. He was vice president and president-elect of the Nebraska Stockgrowers Association. He served on the executive board of the National Cattlemen's Association. Survivors include his wife, Rosann; a brother, Darryl Chilton, Rock Springs; a sister, Lynn Bucho, Phoenix; a nephew, Robert Bucho, Phoenix; two aunts, Marguerite Powell and Clara Baird, Rock Springs, and several cousins. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 2, 1994 HELEN LARUE BRADY Funeral services for Helen Larue Brady were conducted Monday, June 27, 1994 at the LDS Stake Center, 120 Shoshone Ave., Green River. Bishop David Harmon conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearers were Brandon Brady, Kevin Brady, Bryan Brady, Kael Brady, K.C. Pope, Levi Pope, Chad Rutherford and Michael Caster. Honorary pallbearers were Jim Cole, Tom Cole, Gary Cole, Ron Cole, Fred Cole and Dan Caster. Mrs. Brady, 43, of 510 Clark St., Green River, died at 7:25 p.m. Wednesday, June 22 at the LDS Medical Center in Salt Lake City where she had been a patient since June 18. A resident of Green River since 1969 and former resident of Carlsbad, N.M., Mrs. Brady died from injuries she sustained from a vehicular accident which occurred on Friday, June 17 at approximately 8:25 p.m. According to Sweetwater County Coroner Dale S. Majhanovich, Mrs. Brady was a passenger in a vehicle driven by her son, Ryan Brady of Green River. She was struck broadside by a vehicle drive by Robert Burnham of Green River. The accident occurred at the intersection of Clark and Barnhart streets in Green River. Green River police ticketed Burnham for alleged reckless driving and estimated his car was traveling at 50 mph when the accident occurred. Ryan Brady was not ticketed. The case was referred to the county attorney’s office. Mrs. Brady was born May 21, 1951 in Dragerton, Utah, the daughter of Leo and Joan Swensen Rutherford. She attended schools in Carlsbad and Green River and was a graduate of Green River High School with the class of 1969. She married Dennis Brady in the LDS Manti Temple in Manti, Utah Aug. 13, 1971. Mrs. Brady worked as a teacher’s aide for handicapped children in School District No. 2 for three years. She was a member of the LDS Church. Survivors include her husband, Dennis Brady of Green River; her parents, Leo and Joan Rutherford of Green River and Lyle and Betty Cole of Checotah, Okla.; four sons, Brandon, Kevin, Ryan and Kael Brady, all of Green River; eight brothers, Rex Rutherford of Green River, Fred and Jim Cole, both o of Springville, Utah, Tom Cole of Lyman, Danny and Michael Caster and Ron Cole, all of Oklahoma City, and Gary Cole of Mustang, Okla.; three sister, Mrs. Charles (Karen) Pope of Green River, Connie Cole of Checotah and Laura Cole of Montgomery, Ala.; her grandmother, Zelma Brady of Salt Lake City; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 2, 1994 ELIZABETH “LIZZY” SEARLES Services for Elizabeth “Lizzy” Searles were at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 29, 1994 at the First United Congregational Church, 1275 Adams Ave. The Rev. Nancy Tiegreen, interim pastor, officiated. Burial was in the Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers were Mungo Brown, Harold Brown, Tom Osselton, Frank ANgeli, Frank “Budda” Kos and John Reay. Mrs. Searles, 99, of 1301 Amoretti St., Thermopolis, died at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, June 26 at her home. A resident of Thermopolis for 15 years and former resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Searles had been in ill health the past one year. She was born Nov. 24, 1894 in British Columbia. She later married Alonzo Searles and he preceded her in death. Survivors include her son, Lon Searles of Thermopolis and her niece, Alice McGregor of Missouri. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 2, 1994 JULIA SCOTT Funeral services for Julia Scott were conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 29, 1994 at the Full Gospel Assembly, 2191 Century Blvd., Rock Springs. The Rev. John Rice conducted the services. Interment was in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Bruce Hamilton, Darwin Collins, George Fields, Jim Starks, John Martinez and Lawrence Martinez. Mrs. Scott, 89, of 1325 Sage St., Rock Springs, died at 11:25 p.m. on Friday, June 24 at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs, where she had been a patient for four years. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Scott had been in ill health the past one month. She was born May 22, 1905 in Browns Park, Colo., the daughter of the late Frank and Leanora Warren Myers Sr. She attended schools in Browns Park and married Asa Dale Scott in 1924. He preceded her in death in Rock Springs in 1947. She was a member of the Full Gospel Assembly. Survivors include two sons, Harold Scott Sr. of Rock Springs and Wayne Scott of Nampa, Idaho; one brother, Frank Myers of Shiprock, N.M.; 17 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Scott was preceded in death by three brothers, Fred and Walt Myers and Neil Scott; two brothers in childhood; one brother in infancy; and three sisters, Mary Williams, Betty Tate and Addie Carr. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 2, 1994 EVELYN MARIE PAYNE Funeral services for Evelyn Marie Payne were conducted at 11:00 Thursday, June 30, 1994 at the Farson Community Hall in Farson. The Rev. Walt Silveria of the First United Methodist Church officiated. Interment was in the Eden Valley Cemetery in Farson. Pallbearers were Ed Burton, Doug Dack, James Eaton, William Webster, Rod Mines and Danny Mitchelson. Honorary pallbearers were John Wood, Douglas Ramsay, Lee Harns, Vern McMurry, Harold Anderson and Gerald Stout. Ms. Payne, 77, of 3607 Highway 191, Eden, did at 4:20 a.m. Saturday, June 26 a her home. A lifetime resident of Eden, Mrs. Payne died following a brief illness. She was born April 28, 1917 in Eden, the daughter of the late John and Delta Young Carlson. She attended schools in Eden and was a graduate of Eden High School with its first graduating class in 1935. She married Paul Payne in Eden on April 7, 1940 and he preceded her in death on July 11, 1982 in Salt Lake City. Mrs. Payne was a retired self-employed farmer. Survivors include one son, Glenn Payne of Billings, Mont.; three brothers, Charles Carlson of Albuquerque, N.M., Bruce Carlson of Apache Junction, Ariz. and Ralph Carlson of Salt Lake City; one sister, Great Jackson of San Manuel, Ariz.; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Payne was preceded in death by one brother, John Carlson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 2, 1994 BERT LAMB MOUNTAIN VIEW—Funeral services for Bert Lamb were Wednesday, June 29, 1994 at 11 a.m. at the Mountain View LDS Chapel. Burial was in the Manila Cemetery. Lamb, 67, of Mountain View, died June 25 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County after a lengthy illness. He was born on March 16, 1927 in Manila, Utah, to Dewey and Josephine Lamb. He spent most of his life in the Manila and Mountain View area. He married Yvonne Cook on April 11, 1953 at Buckboard. They had five children. He is survived by his wife, Yvonne; two sons, Gale Lamb of McKinnon and Alan Lamb of Mountain View; two daughters, Bonnie Mullins of Green River and Yvette Lopez of Lyman; 10 grandsons and four granddaughters; two brothers, Keith Lamb of Gruver, Texas, and Jim Lamb of Amarillo, Texas; three sisters, Fern Ferrero of Manila, Nedra Burke of Evanston, and Betty Moss of Salt Lake City; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one son, Gilbert Lee Lamb, his parents and stepfather, George Peterson, and one sister, Grace Jones. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 2, 1994 CLYDE LESLIE BINGHAM PINEDALE - Services for Clyde Leslie Bingham were Saturday June 25, 1994 at 2p.m. at the Hudson Funeral Home in Pinedale by the Rev. Harold Asire. Graveside services were at the Pinedale Cemetery. Bingham, 61, died at his home in Pinedale Wednesday, June 22 after a lingering illness. He was a veteran of the Korean War. He was born in Green River Jan. 26, 1933. He married Bonnie Butcher June 15, 1933. He worked at the Union Pacific Railroad as a carman and station master in Green River and a carman for DNRG in Salt Lake City. He worked for Allied Chemical. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Bingham; one son and daughter-in-law, Gary L. and Billie Bingham; two grandchildren, Cheryl Lynn and Travis Leslie, all of Pinedale; one brother and sister-in-law, Bob and Barbara Bingham of Green River; one sister, Shirley Mackrell of Green River. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 2, 1994 GEORGE ELFIDO GUTIERREZ HOUSTON, Texas - Funeral services for George Elfido Gutierrez were Friday, June 17, 1994 at 11 am, at St. Ignatius Loyola Church, 7810 Cypresswood Spring, Texas. Gutierrez, 56, born March 19, 1938 to the late Doney and George A. Gutierrez, also deceased, died Sunday June 12 at 10:05 p.m., at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center. He is survived by his wife, Sylvia; two sons, Vince and Curt; two granddaughters, Heather and Amy, many relatives and friends. Before moving to Houston with his family, he was born in Walsenburg, Colo. and lived many years in Rock Springs where he married Sylvia and his two sons were born. He graduated from the University of Wyoming in 1964 and thereafter began a lengthy career with Shell Oil Co. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 2, 1994 VERA J. WEBSTER Funeral services for Vera J. Webster were conducted at 2 p.m., Monday, June 27, 1994 at the First United Methodist Church, 1515 Edgar St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Walt Silveria conducted the services. Cremation followed the services. Mrs. Webster, 73, of 1835 Carson St., Rock Springs, died at 12:28 p.m. Friday, June 24 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient since June 23. A resident of Rock Springs for eight years and former resident of Rexburg, Idaho, Mrs. Webster died following a lengthy illness. She was born Dec. 16, 1920 in Shelly, Idaho, the daughter of the late Alvin J. and Resi Chipman Johnson. She attended schools in Rexburg, and was a graduate of the Madison High School in Rexburg with the class of 1939. She married Boyd Beckett in Pocatello, Idaho in 1946, and he preceded her in death. She later married Kenneth M. Webster in Las Vegas, Nev., in 1965, and he preceded her in death in 1967. She then married John George in Rock Springs in 1971, and he preceded her in death in 1979. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and she was also active with the Alcoholics Anonymous program. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Becky and Dick Costantino of Rock Springs and Kaycee and Bill Callaway of Jackson; one sister, Fran Toomer of Idaho Falls, Idaho; three grandchildren, Zack, Nick, and Alison Costantino, all of Rock Springs; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husbands, Mrs. Webster was preceded in death by one brother, Owen Johnson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 2, 1994 RUDOLPH “RUDY” MENGHINI SUN CITY, Ariz. - Funeral services for Rudolph 'Rudy' Menghini were Wednesday in Sun City, Ariz. Burial was in the Sun City Cemetery. Menghini, 90, died about 8 a.m. Monday, June 27 at a Scottsdale, Ariz., care center. Menghini was born Oct. 21, 1903 in Rock Springs to Mr. and Mrs. John B. and Lena Menghini. He was raised in Rock Springs and graduated in the class of 1922. He was a member of the Jim Sartoris Band. After graduating, he worked for a year as a carpenter with Luis Rossetti. He then went to work as a payroll clerk with Union Pacific at the Winton coal camp. Menghini set up a band while residing in Winton. He left the area and traveled to Chicago in 1929 to study under world renowned trombonist Jaraslav Chimera for two years. During that time he met noted soprano Mable Yingling and they married in 1934. They traveled together and she performed under the stage name Mable Menghini. While in Chicago Rudolph Menghini performed with the Ford Symphony and the Black Horse Troupe. After leaving Chicago, he moved to Parshall, Colo., where they owned and operated a dude ranch. He then moved to Sun City, Ariz. where he resided until one year ago when he was placed in a care center in Scottsdale. Survivors include his wife, one brother, Henry D. Menghini of Rock Springs, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Bill, on June 22, 1993. Services are pending. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 2, 1994 DOLLIE PHILLIPS COLERIDGE, Neb.—Funeral services for Dollie Phillips were Tuesday, June 28, in Coleridge, Neb. Burial was in the Coleridge cemetery. Mrs. Phillips, 76, died June 25, 1994 at the Parkview Haven Nursing home in Coleridge, Neb. She was born May 5, 1918 in Pisgah, Iowa, to Herbert and Pearl Rose. She married Wilson Phillips Dec. 12, 1934. He died Feb. 26, 1992. She was employed at Parkview Haven from 1948 to 1984. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Paul (Ladell) Foreman, of Bacliff, Texas, Lucille Wanzer of Algona, Iowa, and Linda McCoy of Rock Springs; one son, Thomas Phillips of Colorado Springs; two sisters and one brother; 12 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two sons, two daughters, one brother and three sisters. Memorial services were Tuesday, June 28 in Coleridge and she was buried in the Coleridge cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 9, 1994 HOBERT VAN SLOAT Funeral services for Hobert Van Sloat were Thursday, July 7 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. The Rev. William Espenshade of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church officiated. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Sloat, 67, of 1353 Walnut St., Rock Springs, died at about 7:50 p.m. Wednesday, June 29, 1994 at Cottonwood Creek near Daniel. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Sloat died while camping with his family. He was born June 10, 1927 in Evansville, Ind., the son of the late Merle and Nellie Grace Shomberg Sloat. He married Roberta Bell in Green River Dec. 7, 1954. Sloat was a retired mechanic who worked for the Wyoming Highway Department for 10 years and was employed as a roughneck in various locations statewide. Sloat was a coach for the Little League baseball for many years and served as its vice president in 1986. He also coached Babe Ruth and American Legion Baseball and served as president of Babe Ruth Baseball. He was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Roberta Sloat of Rock Springs; six sons, William, Robert, Joe, James and John Sloat, all of Rock Springs and Maximillion Sloat of Fort Bragg, N.C.; two daughters, Mrs. Kevin (Donna) Hemstock of Jupiter, Fla. and Mrs. Randy (Diana) Foster of Rock Springs; one brother, William Sloat of Evansville, Ind.; one sister, Dorothy Boughton of Evansville; 10 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Sloat was preceded in death by two sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 9, 1994 JOHN RAYMOND DUART Graveside funeral services and interment for John Raymond Duart were at 1 p.m. Thursday, July 7, 1994 at the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Duart, 59, of 2615 Missouri Court, Green River, died at 12:45 a.m. Monday, July 4, 1994 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient since June 17, 1994. Duart died following an illness of seven months. Duart was born in Indianapolis, Ind., on Dec. 15, 1934, the son of the late LaVerne and Nellie Wiley Duart. He attended schools in Indianapolis and received a bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering in England and later received am aster’s degree at the pacific University in California. Duart married the former Edith Dahclan in Jakarta, Indonesia Dec. 19, 1970. Duart was involved in the Korean War, having served in both the U.S. Army and the Air Force Reserves. Duart was employed by FMC Corporation as an electrical engineer at the time of his death. He was a member of the Christian Church. Survivors include his wife, Edith of Green River; his mother, Nellie Duart of Seffner, Fla.; one son, J.R. Duart of Green River; two daughters, Jena Duart of Green River and Jonny Samper of Louisiana; two brothers, James and Floyd Duart of Florida; two sisters, Thelma Hodgson of Adamsville, Ala., and Janie Kennedy of Indianapolis, Ind.; one granddaughter, Jessica Clemet of Louisiana; and several nieces and nephews. Duart was preceded in death by his father. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 9, 1994 FRANK ZAMBAI Memorial funeral services for Frank Zambai were conducted at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 6, 1994 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church officiated. Zambai, 45, of 440 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs, died at about 6:30 p.m. Monday, July 4, 1994 in Garden City, Utah, at his summer home. Zambai was a longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Superior. He was born on May 4, 1949 in Rock Springs, the son of the late Frank S. and Gena Holzknecht Zambai Tosolin. He attended schools in Superior and graduated from Rock Springs High School with the class of 1968. He married the former Robyn Stotts on Dec. 19, 1970 in Rock Springs. Zambai worked for FMC Corporation for the past 21 years and was the owner and operator of the Total Exposure Tanning and Beauty Salon. Zambai was a member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church and the United Steelworkers of America No. 13214. He was the president of the United Steelworkers of America No. 8499 and an official member of the Bald is Beautiful Club. Zambai also worked for Zanetti Bus Lines. Survivors include his wife, Robyn of Rock Springs; his mother, Gena Tosolin of Rock Springs; one son, Clint F. Zambai of Rock Springs; two daughters, Mandi M. Zambai and Tori L. Zambai, both of Rock Springs. He was preceded in death by his fathers, Frank Zambai and Henry Tosolin and one brother, Fred Zambai. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 9, 1994 BONNEY JORGENSEN McKINNON—Funeral services for Bonney Jorgensen were Tuesday, July 5, in the Lyman LDS Stake Center at Urie. Burial was in the McKinnon Cemetery. Mrs. Jorgensen, 61, died July 1, 1994 in a Salt Lake City hospital. She was born on March 5, 1933 in Lonetree, to Orson N. and CHristena Slagowski Behunin. She married James D. Jorgensen in Evanston in December of 1956. He preceded her in death in 1987. She was a member of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers. She was a member of the LDS Church and was serving a mission for the church in Salt Lake City at the time of her death. She is survived by her mother, Christena S. Behunin of Burnt Fork; two brothers, Don Behunin of Burnt Fork and Karl Behunin of Fort Bridger; and two sisters, Myrna Lupher of Mountain View and Geri Lofton of Green River. She was preceded in death by her husband, two sons, her father and one sister. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 9, 1994 EVELYN MAE BRUNSKI MCPHIE SALT LAKE CITY - Funeral services for Evelyn McPhie were Tuesday, July 5, 1994 at 2 p.m, at Redwood Memorial Estates, Salt Lake City. Mrs. McPhie, 57, died June 28, 1994 after a long illness. She was born July 24, 1936 in Wyoming, the daughter of John Michael and Norma Botto Brunski. She married Dwayne McPhie in 1957. They have been in the restaurant business for 38 years. She was a member of the LDS Church and worked with Cub Scouts. She attended school at St. Mary's of the Wasatch, graduated with honors from Kemmerer High School. Then attended and graduated from Colorado Women's College in Denver. She is survived by her husband, Dwayne Pinky “McPhie”, Nephi, Utah; a daughter, Lisa King of Nephi; two sons, Mark McPhie of Kemmerer and Kirk McPhie of Lake Tahoe, Nev.; one grandson, Jayson King of Nephi; mother, Norma Bolto Brunski and a brother, Robert Brunski, both of Kemmerer. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 9, 1994 MILTON WHITE THOMPSON The body of Milton White Thompson was returned to Ogden, Utah, for services and burial. Thompson, 92, of 8785 South 40th East, Sandy, Utah, died at 1:25 a.m. Thursday, June 30, 1994 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs where he had been a patient since June 21, 1994. A longtime resident of Sandy, Utah, Thompson died following a sudden illness. He was born June 20, 1902, in Luna, N.M., the son of the late Mansel Hardy and Clara Jane White Thompson. He attended schools in Roy and Ogden, Utah. Thompson later earned a degree in accounting and bookkeeping. He was a retired warehouseman, having worked for the Hill Air Force Base. He was a member of the LDS Church. Survivors include one son, Gary R. Thompson of Sandy; two daughters, Mrs. John (Renee) Soltis and Mrs. Billy Jo (Nelda) Wylie, both of Rock Springs; one sister, Elta Mae Jackson of Roy; 16 grandchildren; several great-grand- children; several nieces and nephews. His body will be returned to Ogden, Utah, for funeral services and burial. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 16, 1994 JERRY KENNETH HOLCOMB Funeral services for Jerry Kenneth Holcomb were conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, July 15, 1994 at the Monroe Avenue Baptist Church, 295 Monroe Ave., Green River. The Rev. Donald Day conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearers were Max Holcomb, Chuck Holcomb, Neal Holcomb, Marion Darrah, Warren Coleman and Herb Brown. Holcomb, 47, of 365 Cedar St., Green River, died at 9:45 a.m. Tuesday, July 12, 1994 at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City, where he had been a patient since June 24. A lifelong resident of Green River, Holcomb had been in ill health the past 15 months. He was born Nov. 4, 1946 in Rock Springs, the son of Clyde Raymond and Marcella Ilene Crabtree Holcomb. He attended schools in Green River and was a graduate of Green River High School with the class of 1965. Holcomb served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War. He married the former Beverly E. Mares in Evanston Oct. 5, 1970. Holcomb was a retired class A ventilation operator for the FMC Corporation where he worked for the past 23 years until ill health caused him to retire. He was a member of the United Steelworkers of America. Survivors include his wife, Beverly E. Holcomb of Green River; his parents, Clyde and Marcella Holcomb of Green River; two daughters, Marcy Kay Mandros and Heide Ann Holcomb; two brothers, Max Holcomb and Chuck Holcomb; one sister, Mary Kay Salas; one grandson, Michael Keith Mandros, all of Green River; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 16, 1994 MANUEL A. GARCIA A mass of Christian burial for Manuel Garcia was celebrated Monday, July 11, 1994 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated Sunday, July 10, 1994 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Interment was in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were John Partain, David L. Abram, Rick Roccabruna, Fred Zupence, Louis J. Hartt and Steven M. Mall. Garcia, 80, of 1121 Main St., Reliance, died at 12:05 p.m. Wednesday, July 6, 1994 at the home of his daughter at 1341 Alpine St., Rock Springs. A resident of Reliance since 1944 and former resident of New Mexico, Garcia died following a lengthy illness. He was born Nov. 17, 1913 in Arroyo Seco, N.M., the son of Maria B. Garcia. He attended schools in New Mexico and married Emelina Archuletta in Taos, N.M. on Oct. 26, 1931. He was a retired miner who worked for the Union Pacific Coal Company. He also worked for Allied Chemical from 1968 until his retirement in 1981. He was a member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Emelina of Reliance; two sons, Mickey Garcia of Rock Springs and Tony Garcia of Las Vegas, N.M.; four daughters, Mrs. Angela Beveridge and Mrs. Victor (Helen) Abram, both of Rock Springs, Mrs. Frank (Mary) Madrid of Arroyo Seco, N.M., and Mrs. Louie (Billie) Carrillo of Reliance; four sisters, Amelia Duran of Arroyo Seco, Mrs. Manuel (Feloniz) Morgas of Talpa, N.M., Mrs. Fred (Odelia) Rivera of Denver, and Manuelita Mascaraneas of Brighton, Colo.; 17 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. Garcia was preceded in death by his parents; one son, John Garcia, who died in 1969; and two sons who died in infancy. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 16, 1994 JAMES A. “BUD” CHRISMAN, JR. Graveside funeral services and interment for James A. “Bud” Chrisman were conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 13, 1994 at the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. The Rev. John Pennignton of the ST. John’s Episcopal Church officiated. Pallbearers were Glenn Hill, Willie Johnson, Bill Johnson, Bryan Johnson, Jim Johnson, Bob Mantyla and Robert Maldnek. Honorary pallbearers were Dale Morris, Harold Johnson, David Maxam, Bill Taliaferro, Jack Zimmerman, Edith Sunada, Helen Walker, John Gaensslen and Don Taylor. Chrisman, 80, of 115 North 2nd West, Green River, died at about 1:17 p.m. Thursday, July 7, 1994 at his home. He was born Nov. 3, 1913 in Green River, the son of the late James Arthur and May Selma Cook Chrisman. He attended schools in Green River and was a graduate of Green River High School. He attended the University of Wyoming and graduated from the U.S. Army Corp of Engineering in Corvallis, Ore. A lifelong resident of Green River, Chrisman was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II who served overseas. Chrisman retired with over 35 years of service at the First National Bank of Green River. Chrisman’s hobbies included wandering in the prairies around Green River and his old ranch, bowling, fishing, playing pool and practicing his banjo and guitar. He was an Atlanta Braves fan and worked to keep his large yard well groomed. He is survived by his brother-in-law, Harold W. Johnson of Ogden, Utah; a niece, Mrs. Bob (Sharon J.) Mantyla of Salt Lake City; nephews, James A. and wife Marilyn Johnson of Los Angeles, Bill and wife Tami Johnson of West Jordan, Utah; and best friends, Dale and Ethel Morris and Glenn and Arlene Hill, all of Green River. In addition to his parents, Chrisman was preceded in death by one sister, Margaret C. Johnson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 16, 1994 JOHN H. HAMILTON FORT BRIDGER - Funeral services for John H. Hamilton were Saturday, July 9, at 11 a.m., at the American Legion Hall in Fort Bridger. Interment was in the Fort Bridger Cemetery. Long-time rancher John H. Hamilton, 84, died at his home south of Fort Bridger at 7:20 p.m., July 6, 1994. He was born to Charles Beal and Roda M. Johnson Hamilton June 9, 1910. He married Lola Irene Landers Oct. 10, 1936 in Evanston. He is survived by his wife of Fort Bridger; two sisters, Allene Chase of Mountain View and Mary Taylor of Fort Bridger; four daughters, Jeraldine of Fort Lupton, Colo., Patricia Potter and Christene Aimone of Fort Bridger, and Claudia Proffit of Evanston; two sons, Charles and Richard Hamilton of Fort Bridger; 17 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Nancy, a grandson, Michael D. Rudd, and one sister, Bertha M. Landers. Hamilton was a lifetime cattle rancher whose hobby was hunting. He had a museum in which he displayed his extensive collection of antiques, Western history material, guns and books. He was also a boxing enthusiast. Hamilton was a charter member of the Mountain View Lions Club and a member of the Woodmen of the World. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 23, 1994 FRANCES J. STOKES Funeral services for Frances J. Stokes were conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 16, 1994 at the First United Methodist Church, 1515 Edgar St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Walt Silveria officiated. Interment was in the Rest haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Jason Reinhart, Ray Avery, Bob Anderson, John Evans, Mike Large and Jimmy Fun. Mrs. Stokes, 68, of 1922 Coral St., Rock Springs, died at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 12 at her home. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Stokes had been in ill health the past one year. She was born May 8, 1926 in Kilpatrick, Ala., the daughter of the late John William and Lizzy Lewis Williams. They died in her early childhood and she was later adopted and raised by Monroe and Apples Colson. She attended schools in Kilpatrick and worked as a waitress for many years at the Sands Café. She married Floyd Stokes in Rock Springs Oct. 20, 1985. Mrs. Stokes was a member of the First United Methodist Church and enjoyed working with flowers in her garden, fishing and her grandchildren. Survivors include her husband, Floyd Stokes of Rock Springs; three daughters, Susan Elaine Evans and Regina Lea Harrison, both of Rock Springs and Teresa Ann Slater of Battle Mountain, Nev., two stepdaughters and sons-in-law, Pam and Bob Anderson of Rock Springs and Marsha and Bob Worek of Denver; one stepson and daughter-in-law, Vernon and Cheryl Slater of Rock Springs; two sisters, Lora Williams and Audrey Dowdey, both of Boaz, Ala.; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Stokes was preceded in death by her adopted parents and one brother, Virgil Williams. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 23, 1994 EULALIO OVIEDO RODELA JR. The body of Eulalio Oviedo Rodela, Jr. was returned to Los Angeles for services and interment. Rodela, Jr., 51, of 657 North Front St., Apt. No. 2, Rock Springs, died at about 1 a.m. Saturday, July 16, 1994 at his home. According to Sweetwater County Coroner Dale S. Majhanovich, Rodela died from natural causes. He was born Oct. 16, 1942 in Chihuahua, Mexico, the son of the late Eulalio Armendarez and Maria Luisa Oviedo Rodela. He attended schools in Mexico. A resident of Rock Springs for the past five years and former resident of Los Angeles, Mr. Rodela was a construction worker at the time of his death. He was a member of the Catholic Church. He is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Accencion (Claudia) Moreno of Los Angeles, and Mrs. Pedro (Rumalda) Rodela-Moralez and Mrs. Salvador (Genoveva) Rodela-Moriel, both of Chihuahua, several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Rodela was preceded in death by his parents, and one brother and one sister. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 23, 1994 DONALD A. BEGGS GREELEY, Colo.—Memorial services for Donald A. Beggs were Saturday, July 16, 1994 at the First Congregational Church in Greeley, Colo. Inurnment was in the Martin Memorial Garden of the First Congregational Church. Beggs, 78, of Greeley, died Tuesday, July 13, at North Colorado Medical Center. He was born Feb. 19, 1916, in Arcadia, Neb., to David Mcullough and Doris (Brown) Beggs. On Jan. 1, 1944, he married Ruth Thornton in Hampton, Iowa. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this year. Beggs graduated from Anamosa High School, Anamosa, Iowa, and Grinnell College in Grinnell, Iowa. After his graduation, he played trumpet in a territory band traveling the Western states, where they performed many one-night engagements and dime-a-dance marathons. In January 1944, he and his wife moved to Denver, where he was employed by the Department of Defense Transportation. After World War II he went into the insurance business and worked for Knight-Wehrman Insurance from 1946-1961, at which time he accepted a position with D.C. Royer Insurance in Greeley. He retired from D.C. Royer in 1986 as executive vice president. He had been a member of the First Congregational Church of Greeley since 1961. He served as moderator of the Colorado Congregational Conference from 1955-57 and in 1957 was a delegate to the General Synod in Cleveland. He was a member of Berkely Congregational Church in Denver. He served on many boards at the First Congregational Church in Greeley and was the moderator in 1970. He served on the advisory board for 12 years and as chairman for three terms of the Salvation Army. He was a member of the Salvation Army. He was a member of the Greeley Elks Lodge. Beggs was one of three organizers of the Greeley Woodcrafters. His hobbies included woodworking and collected jazz/big band music. Survivors are his wife, Ruth of Greeley; daughter, Kathleen R. Smith Hartman of Rock Springs; son David T. Beggs of Greeley; sister, Betty Carlson of Tuscola, Ill.; and five grandchildren including Jason Smith of Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 30, 1994 CLARA ELIZABETH DANIELS Funeral services for Clara Elizabeth Daniels were conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 23, 1994 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Bishop Howard Call of the LDS Church conducted the services. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens north of Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Bob Layos, Gary Layos, Greg Layos, Dutch Menghini, Tom Cheney and Matthew Cheney. Mrs. Daniels, 82, of 1445 Uinta Drive, Green River, died at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 20, 1994 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River where she had been a patient since 1991. A resident of Green River for the past three years and former longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Daniels had been in ill health the past several years. She was born Sept. 15, 1911 in Rock Springs the daughter of the late Joseph and Catherine Smith Dyett. She attended schools in Rock Springs and married Frank R. Daniels in Manila in 1933. He preceded her in death on June 10, 1983. She worked at the Union Merc and Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County for several years. Mrs. Daniels was a member of the LDS Church. Survivors include her daughter, Mrs. Alfred (Joan) Boschetto of Rock Springs; two grandchildren, Cindy Cheney and Pam Garvey, both of Rock Springs and six great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 30, 1994 CODY DEAN COOK Graveside funeral services and interment for Cody Dean Cook were conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 23 at the McKinnon Cemetery in McKinnon. Bishop John Wilde conducted the services. A family prayer was conducted at 9:45 a.m. Saturday, July 23, 1994 at the LDS Church in McKinnon. Pallbearers were Dean Cook, Joe Beauchamp, Sid Dusel, Lennie Cook, David Potter Jr., David Peterson and Marty Peterson. Cook, infant son of Dean Todd and Cindi Marie Dusel Cook of 1600 Blair Ave. No. 65, Rock Springs, died at 12:46 p.m. on Tuesday, July 19, 1994 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County 30 minutes after birth. He was a member of the LDS Church. Survivors include his parents of Rock Springs; one sister, Jo Anna La Dean Cook of Rock Springs; his paternal grandparents, Dean and Susan Cook of McKinnon; his paternal great-grandparents, Inez Caldwell of Evanston and Wanda Cook of Mountain View; his maternal grandparents, Joseph and Linda Beauchamp of Rock Springs and Leonard and Beth Dusel of Kuna, Idaho; his maternal great-grandparents, David and Lois Peterson of Rock Springs and Millicent Beauchamp of Green River; one great-great-grandmother, Hazel Overy of Rock Springs; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 30, 1994 GLADYS MARIE GERHARD ENGLEWOOD, Colo.—Funeral services for Gladys Marie Gerhard were conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, July 25, 1994 at the Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church of Englewood. Graveside services and interment were Tuesday, July 26, 1994 at the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park in Rock Springs. Mrs. Gerhard, 73, of Englewood, Colo., died at 12:15 p.m. Thursday, July 21, 1994 at the Swedish Medical Center in Englewood where she had been a patient since June 29, 1994. A resident of Englewood since 1974 and former resident of Rock Springs, she was born July 12, 1920 in Parshall, N.D. Mrs. Gerhard was a registered nurse, receiving her training at the Good Samaritan Hospital for Nurses in Rugby, N.D. She served with the Army Nurse Corps in New Guinea and the Philippines from 1943-46. She married Walter Gerhard on June 22, 1947 in Minot, N.D. She was a member of the Grace Evangelical Lutheran Church and an auxiliary member of the Rocky Mountain Association of Geologists. She was also active in the Littleton, Colo., chapter of P.E.O. Mrs. Gerhard was a golfer and belonged to the South Suburban 18 Hole Group Woman’s Golf Association in Englewood. Survivors include her husband, Walter Gerhard of Englewood; one son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Cindy Gerhard of Rock Springs; one daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Jackie Durham of Burleson, Texas; two brothers, Eddie Nordquist of Reno, Nev. and Orville Nordquist of Parshall; one sister, Esther Hanson of Kalispell, Mont.; two sisters-in-law, Sally Nordquist of Parshall and LaVonne Nordquist of Kalispell; five grandchildren, Julia and Abigail Gerhard of Rock Springs, Stephanie, Jennifer and Elizabeth Durham, all of Burleson; and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 30, 1994 MELVIN M. ARNDT Funeral services for Melvin M. Arndt were conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 27, 1994 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. The Rev. William Espenshade of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church officiated. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens north of Rock Springs. Pallbearers were James Jessop, Stanley Wisniewski Jr., Bill Routh, Steve Eleshuk, Gilbert Salazar and George Keller. Honorary pallbearers were David Arndt, Richard Arndt and Ernie Salazar. Arndt, 66, of 116 Clearview Drive, Rock Springs, died at 11:11 p.m. Saturday, July 23, 1994 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient for one day. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Pinedale, Arndt had been in ill health for the past six years. He was born June 30, 1928 in Langdon, N.D., the son of the late Charles and Bertha Townsend Arndt. He attended schools in North Dakota and Colorado and married the former Phyllis Virginia Eleshuk in Atlanta, May 17, 1951. She preceded him in death on Aug. 22, 1987. He was a retired heavy equipment mechanic having worked for Suletna Construction for many years. Arndt was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Survivors include three sons, John Arndt of Riverton, Gary Arndt of Superior, and Jim Arndt of Rock Springs; one daughter, Mrs. John (Marian Alice) Garcia of Rock Springs; one sister, Grace of Langdon; nine grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Arndt was preceded in death by one brother, Levi Arndt. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 30, 1994 JEWEL FAY HOLCOMB LONGVIEW, Wash. - Funeral services for Jewel Fay Holcomb were conducted in Longview, Wash., with burial in Longview Memorial Park. The Rev. Lyle Prather officiated. Mrs. Holcomb, 65, 34870 North Buckway, Deer Island, Ore., died Saturday, July 23, 1994 at the St. Helens, Ore., nursing home. She was born May 1, 1909 in Boulder, a daughter of Henry Reese and Laura Fay Troutman Mitchell. Her hobbies included traveling and dancing. She was a member of the St. Helens Moose, St. Helens Elks and the American Legion Auxiliary and the Eagles, both in Rock Springs. She was a construction company cook and a hotel owner. She moved from Rock Springs to Deer Island in 1964. Survivors include her husband, Gordon Holcomb of the home; a son, Edwin Tynsky, Rock Springs; two brothers, Finis Mitchell, Rock Springs, and Dennis Mitchell, Pinedale; a granddaughter, Lynne Demshar; two grandsons, Lee Tynsky and Larry Tynsky; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Keahey. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 30, 1994 EUGENE GEORGE DIMANTI Eugene George Diamanti, 44, died Friday, July 22, 1994 at the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City after a sudden illness. He was an operations supervisor at the Jim Bridger Power Plant. He was a 20-year PacificCorp employee and a veteran of six years in the Air Force. Survivors include his wife, Bonnie Joy Diamanti; daughters, Julie Madsen of Huntington, Utah, and Paula Diamanti, Rock Springs; sons, Gary E. Brown and Michael L. Brown, both of Ogden, and Kevin Brown and Jason J. Brown, both of Rock Springs; his mother, Bonnie Larson, Flagstaff, Ariz.; and grandmother, Paulene Jensen, Salt Lake City; his father, George Diamanti, Cottonwood, Ariz.; a brother, Randy John Diamanti, Vista, Calif.; and three grandchildren. No services were conducted. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 30, 1994 PAMELA WILLIAMS MALAD, Idaho - Funeral services for Pamela Williams were Saturday, July 23, 1984 at 1 p.m. in the Malad, Idaho LDS 2nd Ward Chapel 20 S. 100 W. Burial was in the St. John Cemetery. Mrs. Williams, 52, former Rock Springs resident, died Tuesday, July 19, 1994 of injuries sustained earlier in an auto accident. She was born April 27, 1942 in Logan, Utah, a daughter of Frank Glade and Beth Lavon Burrup Keller. She grew up and was educated in Downey, Utah, and attended Marsh Valley High School. She married Bartley "Bart" Edwin Williams May 6, 1959 in Idaho Falls, Idaho. They had lived in several areas due to Williams' construction work and were currently living in Mesquite, Nev. She was an active member of the LDS Church. She was also a bowler and played cards with family and friends, did beautiful embroidery work and enjoyed trips with husband and family. She is survived by her husband, Bart of Mesquite; one son and his wife, Bartley Biff and Kelli Williams of Washington, Utah; four daughters and their husbands, Robyn Lynn and William Brewer of Paradise, Utah, Kristy Annette and Kenneth Lamb of Plymouth, Utah, Vicky Beth Harris of Washington, Wendy Lee and Russell Smith of Leeds, Utah; 11 grandchildren; three brothers, Robert E. Keller, Glade Keller, Brant Keller; and one sister, Deborah Milano. She was preceded in death by her parents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 30, 1994 THRESSA M. DROGHINI EVANSTON - A funeral mass for Thressa M. Droghini was Monday, July 25, 1994 at 10 a.m. at St. Helen's Catholic Church in Fort Bridger. Rosary Was Sunday evening, July 24. Interment was in the Kemmerer Cemetery. Mrs. Moretti Droghini, 93, died Thursday, July 21, 1994 at the Rocky Mountain Care Center in Evanston. She was born June 24, 1901 in Serra Sant Pesaro, Italy, to Andrew and Girolma Moretti. She married Harry Droghini on April 25, 1922 in Cumberland. He died Sept. 7, 1984. She was a member of the Catholic Church. She owned and operated the Carter Bar and Cafe. She had a hobby of preparing spaghetti on Sundays for her family and friends. She is survived by five grandsons, Oliver "Butch" Moretti of Lyman, Darius and Jim Moretti, both of Mountain View, Larron Moretti of Rock Springs, and Miles Moretti of Price, Ulah; one granddaughter, Joline Ramsey of Rock Springs; one sister, Marie Zampedri of Fort Bridger; one sister-in-law, Phyllis Blackburn of Lyman; 16 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 30, 1994 CLIFFORD SPARKS CODY - Funeral services for Clifford Sparks were Thursday, July 28, at 10:30 a.m. at Ballard Funeral Home and interment followed in the Riverside Cemetery. Sparks, 84, of Cody, died Saturday, July 23, 1994, at Lutheran Hospital in Denver, following a short illness. He was born Aug. 20, 1909, in Centerville, Iowa. Sparks came to Wyoming in the early 1930s, eventually settling in Cody. He married Floretta Adams in 1940 in Worland. Sparks worked as a welder for Marathon Oil Company in Oregon Basin until retiring in 1971. He was preceded in death by his wife, Floretta, and eldest son, Ralph. His survivors include two sons, James and his wife, Mary, of St. Louis, Robert and his wise, Shirley, of Denver; one daughter, Pamela Petrovich and her husband, Nick, of Rock Springs; daughter-in-law, Gloria Sparks of Jacksonville, Fla.; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He is also survived by one brother, Johnny Sparks of Otto; and four sisters, Loretta Jacobs and Juanita Seals of Des Moines, Iowa, Dorothy Milligan of California and Theresa Zandell of Olympia, Wash. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 6, 1994 MARIE SHOOPMAN A mass of Christian burial for Marie Shoopman was celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, July 29, 1994 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. Pallbearers were Mike Magagna, Mark Magagna, Matt Yovich, Joe Yovich, Ron Yovich and Rob Yovich. Mrs. Shoopman, 68, of 505 Ashley St., Rock Springs, died at 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, July 26, 1994 at her home. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Shoopman had been in ill health the past several months. She was born April 19, 1926, the daughter of the late Mathew J. and Anna Kralj Yovich. She attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1944. She married Milalrd Shoopman in Rock Springs June 15, 1946 and he preceded her in death July 14, 1973. Mrs. Shoopman was a retired secretary who worked for Dresser-Atlas for eight years. She was a member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Survivors include one daughter, Judy Lake of Denver; one brother and sister-in-law, Joseph F. and Sharon Yovich of Laramie; two sisters, Mrs. Rudy “Chick” (Olga) Magagna of Rock Springs and Mrs. William Tom (Anne) Robertson of Rock Springs; two grandchildren, Tom and Melanie Lake, both of Pinedale; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Shoopman was preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 6, 1994 EDNA I. MCKENNA CHEYENNE—A mass of Christian burial for Edna I. McKenna was celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 1, 1994 at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway, Rock Springs. The Rev. William Espenshade officiated. A vigil service with rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Sunday, July 31 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Deacon Ray Rodriguez officiated. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Rock Springs. Mrs. McKenna, 91, of 1330 Prairie Ave., Cheyenne, died Tuesday evening at the Life Care Center in Cheyenne, where she had been a resident for two and one-half years and former longtime resident of Rock Springs. Mrs. McKenna had been in ill health the past one month. She was born Oct. 13, 1902 in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Peter and Katherine Ahern Dorrence. She attended schools in Rock Springs and married Ambrose “Mac” McKenna in Utah. He preceded her in death in June of 1961. Mrs. McKenna worked as a seamstress and alteration person for various cleaners and tailors in Rock Springs for many years. She was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church and a 50-year member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary, where she was a past president. Survivors include two daughters, Shirley Morgando of Cheyenne and Betty Ann Milojevich of West Covina, Calif.; one step-daughter, Vivian McIntosh of Portland, Ore.; one brother, Bill Dorrence of Rock Springs; four sisters, Rose Gatti, Etta Clark, Gertrude Doak and Louis DiTullio, all of Rock Springs; four grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. McKenna was preceded in death by one brother, three sisters, and one grandson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 6, 1994 PELLOM HUGH REED II Pellom Hugh Reed II, 29, of 50 Reliance Road #4, Rock Springs, Wyoming, died at 8:05 p.m. Friday, July 29, 1994 at Milepost 102.7 Interstate 80 eastbound median. According to Sweetwater County Coroner Dale S. Majhanovich, Reed was the driver of an eastbound vehicle that was struck from the rear by a semi-tractor trailer. He died instantly of multiple internal head injuries. He was born on March 10, 1965 [sic] in Riverside, Calif., the son of Pellom Edwin and Charlotte Burmiester Reed. He attended schools in Rock Springs and Rawlins. Mr. Reed was an oilfield hand and roustabout for Schmid Oil Field Services. He was a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Tawnya Erickson of Rock Springs, his parents, P.E. “Bud” and Patricia M. Reed of Rock Springs; one daughter, Cassidy Rae Reed of Rock Springs; one son, Shane Hugh Reed of Rock Springs; one half-brother, Jim Lee Reed of Minden, La.; his paternal grandparents, Pellom Hugh and Grace Gladys Reed of Dexter, N.M., and several aunts, uncles and cousins. His body was returned to New Mexico for private family services and burial in Hagerman, N.M. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 6, 1994 ELLEN REGINA HARNED Following cremation, graveside memorial services and interment for Ellen Regina Harned were conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 5, 1994 at the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. The Rev. John Pennington of the ST. John’s Episcopal Church officiated. Mrs. Harned, 86, of 320 Mansface No. 103, Green River died at about 7 p.m. Saturday, July 30, 1994 at her home. A resident of Green River for six year sand former resident of Camas, Wash., Mrs. Harned died following a sudden illness. She was born June 14, 1908 in Evanston, the daughter of the late John and Anne Sullinger Stagg. She attended schools in Coalville, Utah, and was a high school graduate. She married Hal Harned in Camas, and he preceded her in death in Camas. Mrs. Harned was a retired registered radiological technician, and she was a member of the Rebekah Lodge. Survivors include her sister, Jennie Hall of Gardenia, Calif.; four nephews, M.D. Williasm of Green River, Lee and Clark Bybee, both of Ogden, Utah and Dale Hall of Gardenia; three nieces, Audrey Gathercole of Dallas, Shirley Hardesty of Gardenia and Barbara Bake of West Virginia. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 6, 1994 MAXINE FEILD SANTA MARIA, Calif. - Maxine Feild, 64, Santa Maria, Calif., died Tuesday, July 26, in a Santa Maria hospital. She was born Feb. 12, 1930 at Cumberland and grew up in Rock Springs where she lived until she was 21. She moved to Santa Maria as a young woman and spent the rest of her life there. She married Allen M. "Sandy" Feild Aug. 1, 1950. Survivors include her husband, sons, Larry Feild and Edward Feild, both of Riverside County, Calif., daughters, Sandra Dawson, Chino Hills, Calif., and Audrey Brown of Washington, Ill.; brother, Kent Blacker, Lander, and Keith Blacker, Murray, Utah; 12 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. The body was cremated. At the request of the deceased, no services were conducted. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 6, 1994 EARL JONES ELKO, Nev. - Services for Earl Jones were Friday at 11 a.m. at the Burns Funeral Home in Elko, Nev., with burial in the Minersville Cemetery, Minersville, Utah, on Saturday. Jones, 56, 164-9 Osino, Elko, Nev., died Wednesday, July 27, 1994 at his home. He was born May 13, 1938 in Holly, Colo., a son of Paul H. and Grace Vannorsdale Jones. He was a Navy veteran who worked as a loader operator. He lived in Green River before moving to Elko in 1987. He belonged to Local No. 3 of the Operating Engineers. His hobbies included fishing, hunting, four-wheeling and gardening. Survivors include his wife Linda of the home; a daughter, Sonya Levine, Green River; a foster daughter, Lorenia Fillingim, Elko; his mother, Grace L. Jones, Hartman, Colo.; three brothers, L.D. Jones, Kingston, Okla., Wendall Jones, Hartman, and James Jones, Lamar, Colo.; six sisters, Louise Wilburn, Hugo, Colo.; Leota Hess, Great Bend, Kan; Jennie Martson, Hartman; Liz Fisher, Hartman; Pauline Geiger, Pueblo, Colo., and Earlene Miller, La Junta, Colo.; six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, two sons, John and Nathan, and two brothers, Melvin and Paul Jr. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 6, 1994 EDNA WEBER NORFOLK, Neb. - Edna E. Weber, 86, died Monday, Aug. 1, 1994 at the Norfolk, Neb., Nursing Center after a short illness. She had been a resident of Norfolk the past four years. She was born March 9, 1908 in Plainview, Neb., the daughter of Joseph and Augusta Voliwler. She married Erwin A. Weber Nov. 27, 1929 at Plainview. He preceded her in death Jan. 16, 1965. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Clarence and Darlene Weber of Saratoga, Calif., a daughter and son-in-law, La Vern and Arthur Keck of Rock Springs; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two brothers and two sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 6, 1994 REAY MALINS Graveside funeral services and interment for Reay Malins were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 2, 1994 at the Hillcrest Memorial Gardens in Las Cruces, N.M. Mrs. Malins, 72, of 3014 Hillrise Street, Las Cruces, N.M., died at 8 a.m. Thursday, July 28, 1994 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center where she had been a patient for the past two years. A long-time resident of Las Cruces, Mrs. Malins had been in ill health for the past several months. She was born Dec. 14, 1921, in Malad City, Idaho, the daughter of the late Thomas Charles and Phoebe Ann Williams Jones. She attended schools in Salt Lake City, and was a graduate of the West High School in Salt Lake City with the class of 1939. She married James A. Malins Sr. in Salt Lake City, Feb. 29, 1940, and he preceded her in death in Las Cruces on April 23, 1985. She was a member of the St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Las Cruces, the Las Cruces B.P.O. Elks Does, the WIA, the Rebekah Lodge, and the Sweet 16 Card Club. She also served with the Las Cruces General Hospital Auxiliary. Mrs. Malins’ hobbies were playing bingo and canasta. Survivors include two sons, James A. Malins Jr. and Christopher Malins, both of Montrose, Colo.; one daughter, Mrs. Norman J. (Marty) Shantz of Green River; one sister, Mrs. Maude Hodges of Preston, Idaho; four grandchildren, Eric M. and Ian Shantz, both of Green River, and John Mitchel and Kelley Ann Malins of Montrose; one great-granddaughter, MacKenzie Kelley of Green River; and several cousins and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Malins was preceded in death by one son, David R. Malins; four sisters, and one brother. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 6, 1994 HELEN W. COFFMAN CHEYENNE - Funeral services for Helen W. Coffman were Friday, July 15 at 1 p.m., at Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel of the Chimes. Interment was in Lakeview Cemetery. Mrs. Coffman, 71, of 824 Cahill, died Monday, July 11, 1994 in Loveland, Colo. She was born June 1, 1923, in Luray, Mo., and had lived in Cheyenne since 1959 with prior residence in Rock Springs. Mrs. Coffman is survived by her husband, Robert Coffman of Cheyenne, whom she married March 5, 1943 in Santa Monica, Calif.; one son, Daniel B. Coffman of Lincoln, Neb.; one daughter, Sandra L. Meuth of Rosanky, Texas; two sisters, Maude Foster of Loveland and Mrs. Herbert Shore of Commerce City, Colo.; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Emment and Minnie Caufield. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 13, 1994 ADOLPH CORDOVA Funeral services for Adolph Cordova were conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10, 1994 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. John Crouch, minister of the Jehovah’s Witnesses conducted the services. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Garden north of Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Joey Nichols, David Nichols, Daniel Nichols, Leonard Cordova, Jesse Cordova, Sean Adams and David Cordova. Honorary pallbearers were George Coet, Sinesio Sanchez, Paul Soria and Leo Trujillo. Cordova, 93, of 711 Randolph St., Rock Springs, died at 6 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 7 at his home. A resident of Rock Springs for 47 years and former resident of Trinidad, Colo., Cordova had been in ill health for the past several months. He was born Nov. 29, 1900 in Trinidad, the son of the late Victor and Delphinia Trujillo Cordova. He attended schools in Trinidad and married the former Rumalda Abeyta in Trinidad Aug. 1, 1921. Cordova was a retired coal miner who worked for the Union Pacific Coal Company. He also worked in highway construction and as a lumberjack. He was the husband of a member of the Jehovah’s Witnesses. Survivors include his wife, Rumalda Cordova of Rock Springs; four sons, Ernest and Alex Cordova, both of Rock Springs, Gerald Cordova of Salt Lake City, and Adolph Cordova Jr.; six daughters, Mrs. Gloria Nichols of Rock Springs, Mrs. Leo (Mary Ann) Trujillo of Green River; Mrs. Joe (Trina) Casella, Mrs. Paul (Rose) Soria and Mrs. Antonio (Helen) Spenz, all of Salt Lake City, and Mrs. Tony (Esther) Scheppar of Oceanside, Calif.; 39 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Cordova was preceded in death by one son, Henry Cordova; two daughters, Dulcinia and Ermenia; two brothers, Jim and Joe; two sisters, Toni and Anne; and two grandsons, Teddy Cordova and Anthony Wayne Casella. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 13, 1994 KAINO A. LOYA A mass of Christian burial for Kaino A. Loya was celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 11, 1994 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs, the Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Mel Telford, Bruck Kerback, Matthew Kerback, Matthew Sande-Kerback, Merv Loya and Chris Lee. Loya, 79, of 9940 West Union Hills Drive, Sun City, Ariz., died at 10:45 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, at the Wooddale Healthcare Center in Sun City, Ariz. where he had been a patient since April. A resident of Sun City since 1974 and former resident of Rock Springs, Loya had been in ill health for the past six months. He was born Oct. 3, 1914 in Rock Springs, the son of Ilo E. and Advillina Lukkarinen Loya. He attended schools in Rock Springs, and married the former Ann Frances Korfanta in Illinois. She preceded him in death on March 18, 1993. Loya was a retired chief civil engineer, having worked for Mountain Fuel for 33 years until his retirement in 1974. He was a member of the Rock Springs Symphony Orchestra, the Union Pacific Coal Company Band and the Men’s Community Chorus. He was the director of the American Legion Drum Corps and past president of the Rock Springs Local American Federation of Musicians. He was a member of a number of prominent dance bands for many years and a member of the Wyoming Engineering Society. Survivors include one daughter, Carole Ann Lee of Phoenix, Ariz.; two grandchildren, Christopher and Jennifer Lee of Phoenix; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Loya was preceded in death by one brother, Helmo Loya and one sister, Miriam Kerback. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 13, 1994 MARIE MADELINE WILLIAMS Graveside funeral services and interment for Marie Madeline Williams were conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 9, 1994 at the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. The Rev. Walt Silveria of the First United Methodist Church officiated. Pallbearers were Dan Miskulin, John Palleson, Dick Bettolo, Bob Bettolo, Rudy Pivik and Albert Lenzi. Mrs. Williams, 77, of 1109 McCabe St., Rock Springs, died at her home at 3:20 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 6. A lifetime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Williams had been in ill health since February. She was born in Rockville, Colo., Oct. 6, 1916, the daughter of the late Pete and Lenna Goettina Mattioda. She attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School Class of 1934. She later married Earl W. “Bud” Williams in Salt Lake City Aug. 7, 1945 and he preceded her in death in Rock Springs on Dec. 27, 1978. Mrs. Williams was a retired hotel manager who worked for the Rodeway Inn in Rock Springs. She was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary, the American Legion Auxiliary, and the Young at Heart Senior Citizens Center. Survivors include her sister, Louise Rushmore of Rock Springs; two nieces, Karen Kay Sather of Woodland Hills, Calif., and Nina Marie Dodson of Solana Beach, Calif.; and five great-nieces and nephews including Clark, Kyle and Kelly Sather, all of Woodland Hills and Stephanie and Eric Dodson of Solana Beach. She was preceded in death by her parents, Pete and Lenna Goettina Mattioda and her stepfather, Louis Antonio, her husband, Earl W. “Bud” Williams, and one brother, Pete Mattioda. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 13, 1994 ELDA MAE FARNWORTH Funeral services for Elda Mae Farnworth were conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 6, 1994 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St. Rock Springs. Bishop Ed Eyring of the LDS Church conducted the services. Interment was in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens north of Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Michael Farnworth, Jr., Tucker Downs, Shane Shouthard, Keith Kershisnik, Mark Magagna and Chris House. Mrs. Farnworth, 81, of 1325 Sage St., Rock Springs, died at 12:45 p.m. Tues, Aug. 2 at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs where she had been a patient since Dec. 1, 1988 A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Farnworth had been in ill health for the past several years. She was born Feb.18, 1913 in Wells, Nev., the daughter of the late Guy and Elda Giles Kelly. She attended schools in Nevada and married Arthur M. Farnworth in Reno, Nev. Jan. 22, 1934. He preceded her in death in Rock Springs Sept. 14, 1982. She was a member of the LDS Church. Survivors include her son, Michael D. Farnworth of Rock Springs; three daughters, Mrs. Lynn (Fay) Southard of Rocks Springs; Louise Jean Pedro of Jamestown, Calif; and Mrs. Larry (Margaret) House of Powder Wash, Colo.; two brothers, Sidney Kelley of Sacramento, Calif. and Merritt Kelley of St. George, Utah; three sisters, Chloe Brockman of Ely, Nev., Flora Byram of Sparks, Nev. and Mary Mavey of Thayne; 14 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Farnworth was preceded in death by one sister, Tessie Hill and two sons in infancy. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 13, 1994 ROBERTA M. BRINK The body of Roberta M. Brink was taken to Salt Lake City for cremation. Mrs. Brink, 62, of 700 Crossbow No. 121, Green River, died at 2:20 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 7, 1994 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River where she had been a patient since July 12. A resident of Green River for the past 2½ years and former resident of California, Mrs. Brink died following a brief illness. She was born Dec. 24, 1931 in Los Angeles, the daughter of the late William Albert and Edith Mae Mitchell Davis. She attended schools in Los Angeles and was a high school graduate in Los Angeles with the class of 1949. She also attended computer school. Mrs. Brink worked in insurance billing for hospitals and in information services for the U.S. Forest Service. Survivors include two sons, Stephen Gregory of Aliso Viejo, Calif., and Guy Gregory of Madison, Tenn.; one sister, Doris Meehan of Park City, Utah; two grandchildren, and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Brink was preceded in death by one brother. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 13, 1994 JEREMIAH James “JEREMY” STAVNES DOUGLAS - Funeral services for Jeremiah James "Jeremy" Stavnes, 15, were Friday, Aug. 5, 1994 at 10 a.m. at the Douglas High School Auditorium in Douglas. The Rev. John Murray of the St. James Catholic Church and the Rev. Homer Ford of the Trinity Baptist Church officiated. Interment was in the Douglas Park Cemetery in Douglas. Serving as pallbearers were Justin Hill, Nate Dyer, Heath Oldenburg, Curtis Haldeman, Ryan Stavnes, and Cory Griffitts. Serving as honorary pallbearers were all of his many friends. Stavnes, a resident of Douglas, died Tuesday, Aug. 2 due to injuries received in an automobile-train accident in Douglas. He was born April 21, 1979 in Douglas, the son of Mark Stavnes and Arlene (Carpenter) Stavnes. He attended schools in Wells, Nev.; Helena, Mont.; Timber Lake, S.D.; Wright, Rock Springs and Douglas, where he would have been a sophomore this year. He was involved in track, football, lifting weights, SADD, and was on the honor roll, He also umpired Little League He is survived by his father, Mark Stavnes of Douglas; mother, Arlene and stepfather, Jack Dyer of Douglas; two brothers, Stewart and Nate Dyer of Douglas; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Carpenter of Fort Lupton, Colo.; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Sig Stavnes of Timber Lake, S.D.; maternal great-grandfather, Mr. Verl Stauffer of Fort Morgan, Colo.; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 13, 1994 NOAH SLOAN STAVNES DOUGLAS - Funeral services for Noah Sloan Stavnes, 18, were Friday, Aug. 5, 1994 at 10 a.m. at the Douglas High School Auditorium in Douglas. The Rev. John Murray of the St. James Catholic Church and the Rev. Homer Ford of the Trinity Baptist Church officiated. Interment was in the Douglas Park Cemetery in Douglas. Serving as pallbearers were Brian Hill, Bob Blaylock, Shane Stinson, Brett Bennick, Jeff Williams and James Wilkerson. Serving as honorary pallbearers were all of his many friends. Stavnes, a resident of Douglas, and former resident of Rock Springs, died Tuesday, Aug. 2 due to injuries received in an automobile-train accident in Douglas. He was born Feb. 6, 1978 in Monte Vista, Colo., the son of Mark Stavnes and Arlene (Carpenter) Stavnes. He attended school in Wright, Rock Springs, and Douglas. He was involved in Student Council and served as Treasurer. He was an alternate for Boy's State, member of SADD, attended Wyoming Association Student Council; member of Who's Who; and was a football and track manager. Stavnes was employed at McDonald's for two years. He is survived by his father, Mark Stavnes of Douglas; mother, Arlene and stepfather, Jack Dyer of Douglas; two brothers, Stewart and Nate Dyer of Douglas; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Carpenter of Fort Lupton, Colo.; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Sig Stavnes of Timber Lake, S.D.; maternal great-grandmother, Mrs. Alice Carpenter of Monte Vista, maternal great-grandfather, Verl Stauffer of Fort Morgan, Colo.; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 13, 1994 JACK TITMUS MARBLETON—Services for Jack Titmus were conducted July 22, 1994. Titmus, 80, died July 18 at his home in Marbleton. He was born April 7, 1914 in Glenco and was a lifelong resident of Wyoming. Survivors include a sister, Ann Fell; a brother, Sig Titmus; a son, Harry Titmus; and a grandson, Andrew Titmus. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 13, 1994 ICY S. BROWN The body of Icy S. Brown was returned to Duncan, Okla. for funeral services and interment. Mrs. Brown, 90, of 211 Virginia St., Rock Springs, died at 2:45 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4 at the Sage View Care Center where she had been a patient since June 8. A resident of Rock Springs for the past nine years and former resident of Duncan, Mrs. Brown had been in ill health for the past one year. She was born March 13, 1904 in Comanche, Okla., the daughter of the late Charles Walker and Osa Luckett Salmon. She attended schools in Comanche and married William Clarence Brown in Waurika, Okla., Nov. 29, 1924. He preceded her in death Nov. 11, 1974, She was a member of the First Assembly of God Church. Survivors include her daughter, Jimmy L. Smith of Rock Springs; two grandsons, Randy Smith of Shreveport, La., and Steve Smith of Broken Arrow, Okla.; six great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Brown was preceded in death by six sisters and two brothers. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 13, 1994 JOHN ANTWILER JR. EUGENE, Ore.—A funeral services for John Antwiler, Jr. was conducted Wednesday, Aug. 3, 1994 at St. Mary’s Catholic church in Eugene, Ore. with burial in Lane Memorial Gardens in Eugene. Antwiler, Jr., 74, of Eugene, died Saturday, July 30 of cancer. He was born Sept. 1, 1919 in Rock Springs. He married Viola Evans April 11, 1942 in Seattle. They lived in California before moving to Eugene in 1989. Antwiler served in the Army as a first lieutenant from 1940-45. He was the youngest man in Wyoming to volunteer for the one-year enlistment. He worked as a senior appraiser in the assessor's office in San Bernardino, Calif., for 15 years until his retirement. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church and was involved in the Knights of Columns bus since 1938. He was a member of the Elks since he joined the lodge in Rock Springs in 1940. His hobbies included bowling, golf and square dancing. In addition to his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Sheryl Westbrook of Twin Falls, Idaho; four grandchildren; and one aunt, Mary Malo, Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 20, 1994 BRAEDEN ANTHONY MARTIN Graveside services and interment for Braedn Anthony martin were conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16, 1994 at the Riverview Cemetery, Green River. John Crouch, minister of the Jehovah’s Witnesses, conducted the services. Martin, 17, of 148 W. 2nd North, Green River, died at the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City at 7:15 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13 where he had been a patient for one day. He was a lifetime resident of the Sweetwater County area. He was born Aug. 24, 1976 in Rock Springs, the son of Dene Martin and Lori Monroe. He attended schools in Rock Springs, and married Billie Joe Renee’ Nikkel in Green River Nov. 16, 1993. He worked for the City of Green River as a laborer. His hobbies included assembling model cars and guitar playing. Survivors include his wife, Billie Joe Renee’ Martin of Green River; one daughter, Nichole Lee Martin of Green River; his parents, Dene Martin of Green River and Lori Monroe of Las Vegas; one brother, Justin Martin of Las Vegas; two sisters, Christal Martin of Vernal, Utah, and Ashley Paonessa of Las Vegas; his paternal grandparents, Lee and Naomi Martin of Vernal; his maternal grandparents, Joe and Loretta Monroe of Las Vegas; several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his stepmother, Stella Martin. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 20, 1994 JOSE T. “TIM” ROMERO A mass of Christian burial for Jose T. “Tim” Romero was celebrated at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 17, 1994 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Romero, 76, of 106 L St., Rock Springs, died at 9:20 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 13, at his home. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Romero had been in ill health for the past one year. He was born Oct. 17, 1917 in Rancho de Taos, N.M., the son of the late Max and Celina Graham Romero. He attended schools in New Mexico and was a retired sheepherder and coal miner who worked for the Union Pacific Coal Company. He married the former Rosana Elisa Mondragon in Rancho de Taos Oct. 12, 1938. He was a member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Rosana of Rock Springs; three sons, Phillip, Teofilo and Timothy of Rock Springs; sisx daughters, Geneva Padilla of Las Vegas, N.M., Mrs. Joe (Bertha) Soto of Aurora, Colo., Julia Cisneros of Cheyenne, Mrs. Paul (Connie) Fernandez, Mrs. Octavio (Sheryl) Ruiz and Mrs. Alfredo (Debbie) Landeroz, all of Rock Springs; two sisters, Vivian Naranjo and Elisida Nelson, both of Santa Fe, N.M.; 27 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter, Carmen Romero, four brothers, three sisters and two grandsons, Ross and Timmy. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 20, 1994 WILEY E. PENDLETON JR. Graveside funeral services and interment for Wiley E. Pendleton Jr., were conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 18, 1994 at the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. The Rev. Nancy Tiegreen, interim pastor of the First United Congregational Church, officiated. Pendleton, 66, of 1700 Swanson Dr., Space 172, Rock Springs, died at 8:15 a.m. Monday, Aug. 15 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient since Aug. 7. A resident of Rock Springs since 1976 and former resident of Elko, Nev., Pendleton had been in ill health for the past four years. He was born Aug. 20, 1927 in Kansas City, Mo., the son of the late Wiley E. and Mary Pendleton Sr. He attended schools in Kansas City and married Mary Hansen in Elko Feb. 25, 1976. He is survived by his wife, Mary Pendleton of Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 20, 1994 JOHN MATKOVICH Memorial services for John Matkovich were conducted Thursday, Aug. 18, 1994 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Fred Wendel of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church officiated. Matkovich, 69, of 1301 McKinley Ave., Rock Springs, died early Monday morning. Matkovich was born Aug. 25, 1924, in Rock Springs, the son of John and Annie Fenus Matkovich. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was the retired manager of the Hillside Motel. He also worked in the Quealy Store for his parents and for a short time worked in a furniture store in Chicago. Survivors include his mother, Annie Matkovich of Rock Springs; three sisters, Mildred Parks of Rock Springs, Betty Muir of Sedona, Ariz., and Marion Riggs of Rock Springs; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 20, 1994 STANLEY G. POLSON VICTORVILLE, Calif. - Services for Stanley G. Polson were conducted at 10 a.m. Aug. 19, 1994 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 15330 Jeraldo Drive, Victorville, Calif. Burial was in the Desert View Memorial Park, Victorville. Polson, 73, died Monday, Aug. 15 in Victorville, at his home of congestive heart failure. He was born in Mountain View. He was a retired cattle rancher with the Polson Ranch and former school bus driver and truck driver. He was a member of the LDS Church in Victorville. He was a U.S. Army veteran who received two purple hearts. He was a member of the VFW in Victorville. Survivors include his wife, Lois N. Polson, Victorville; a daughter, Sandra Moulton, Victorville; two sons, Robert Polson, Bellevue, Iowa, and David Polson, Victorville; two sisters, Eunice Miller, Farson, and Lola Cramer, Pinedale; a brother, Andy Polson, Lander; four grandchildren and one great-grandson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 20, 1994 GARY A. GOMEZ MANITOWOC, Wis. - Funeral services for Gary A. Gomez were Friday, July 15, 1994, at the Pfeffer Funeral Home, Manitowoc. Officiating was Tony J. Trujillo with burial of cremains following at a later date at Evergreen Cemetery, Manitowoc. Gomez, 32, of 3311 Samuel Road, Manitowoc, Wis. died Tuesday morning, July 12, 1994 at his residence. Gomez was born April 2, 1962 in Rock Springs, the son of Martha Trujillo and the late Federico M. Gomez. He was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1980. He served in the United States Army infantry from 1982 to 1986, serving in Germany for two years. He married Toni Rae Walker, Feb. 18, 1981, in Rock Springs. She preceded him in death May 21, 1993. Gomez was employed by the M.J. Gindt Distributing Company. He was a football fan and golfer. Survivors include three sons, Jacob, Franklin and Samuel, at home; his mother and father, Martha and Mel Gindt, Manitowoc; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Fred and Karen Gomez, Mike and Kristin Mellon and Mike and Dawn Baker, all of Manitowoc; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Leanne and Chris Swetlik, Rena and Dan Koch, all of Manitowoc and Jennifer Gindt, of Milwaukee; and maternal grandmother, Lucy Trujillo of Rock Springs. He is also survived by aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Federico M. Gomez in 1964. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 27, 1994 DONALD RODGER SHEETS II Funeral services for D. Rodger Sheets II were conducted Monday, Aug. 22, 1994 at 11 a.m. at the Hilltop Baptist Church, 405 Faith Drive, Green River. The Rev. Michael Scott officiated. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearers were Danny Barnes, Chad Breakfield, Kirk Scott, Richard Akers, Kyle Hill, Bobby Sheets, Gab Vigil, Kacee Birmingham and Billie Kawulok. Sheets, 14, of 1675 Wyoming Drive, Green River was pronounced dead shortly after being admitted to Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, Wednesday, Aug. 17. He was born in Rock Springs Nov. 20, 1979, the son of Donald Rodger and Sherri Glover Sheets. Sheets had just completed his eighth grade year at Lincoln Middle School and was about to begin his freshman year at Green River High School. He was a member of the Lincoln Middle School diving team, Babe Ruth baseball, Little League baseball, football and basketball, the Hilltop Baptist Youth Group and just had become a member of the Green River High School golf team. Survivors include his parents, Donald and Sherri Sheets of Green River; one sister, Kristi Marie Sheets, also of Green River; his maternal grandparents, Tommie D. and Letha Glover of Booneville, Ark.; paternal grandfather, William X. Sheets of Fort Bridger; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandmother, Carlene Sheets. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 27, 1994 JOE STETICH Funeral services for Joe Stetich were conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23, 1994, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. The Rev. William Espenshade officiated. Military graveside services and interment were in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Gene Secrist gave the eulogy. Pallbearers were Stephen Zueck, Gene Secrist, George Stetich Jr., Thomas Stetich, Marko Stetich and Joe Stetich. Stetich, 80, of 1325 Sage St., Rock Springs died at 9:20 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19 at Sageview Care Ceneter where he had been a patient since February. A longtime Rock Springs resident, Stetich was in ill health for the past several years. He was born March 9, 1914 in Bingham Canyon, Utah, the son of the late Daniel and Stella Stetich. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1936. He married the former Emma Zueck Jan. 12, 1946 at the Our Lady of Sorrows Parish Center in Rock Springs. Stetich was a coal miner in his youth and later worked as a truck driver for the Zueck Transfer Company. He was a United States Navy veteran of World War II having served as a Boats Mate 1st Class. Survivors include his wife, Emma of Rock Springs, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Pete Stetich, Daniel Stetich and Wallace Stetich and one sister, Mildred Carr. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 27, 1994 ROSA B. “NONIE” COLLEONI A Mass of Christian burial for Rosa B. “Nonie” Colleoni was recited at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 26, 1994 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 900 Hitching Post Drive, Green River. The Rev. William Espenshade of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church officiated. A vigil service with rosary was recited at 7 p.m., Thursday, Aug. 25, 1994 at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel, 263 East Flaming Gorge Way, Green River. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Dennis Casey, Rick Casey, Cheryl Potter, Doug Potter, Ginger Martin, Bill Martin, and Richard Colleoni Jr. Honorary pallbearers were all of her grandchildren. Mrs. Colleoni, 96, of 150 Powell St., Green River, died at 7:30 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 23 at her home. A resident of Green River for the past 30 years and former resident of Superior for 46 years, Mrs. Colleoni had been in ill health for the past several years. She was born in Novaledo, Tyrol, Austria Oct. 3, 1897, the daughter of the late Alphonse and Rosalia Oberosler Bastiani. She attended schools in Tyrol, Austria. She married Richard Leno Colleoni in Ogden, Utah, May 31, 1921 and he preceded her in death at Rock Springs May 16, 1965. Mrs. Colleoni was a nursing assistant during World War I. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Richard Colleoni of Arlington, Texas; four daughters, Mrs. Ernest (Ellen) Flahaut of Green River, Cornelia Casey-George of Green River, Mrs. C.J. “Rene” Scott of Southbend, Ind., and Madeline Colleoni of Arlington; four granddaughters including Mrs. Bill (Ginger) Martin, Mrs. Doug (Cheryl) Potter, both of Green River and five grandsons and their wives including Rick and Connie Casey and Dennis and Brenda Casey, both of Green River; 11 great-granddaughters including Paul and Julie Potter and Adina and Laurie Casey, both of Green River, Rosalie Dawn Van Vleet of Rock Springs; two step-great-grandsons and three great-great-granddaughters, Amanda Schultz Van Vleet and Kaleigh, both of Rock Springs, Randa Martin of Rifle, Colo., and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one daughter, Rosella, who died in infancy; three brothers and three sisters and a great-grandson, Mike Martin. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 27, 1994 ANKA "ANA" KRULJAC A Mass of Christina burial for Anka "Ana" Kruljac was celebrated at 9 a.m., Saturday, Aug. 20, 1994 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Avenue, Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was recited at 8 p.m. Friday, Aug. 19, 1994 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Interment was in the St. Joseph's Cemetery. Pallbearers were grandsons and relatives including George "Skip" Duzik, John L. Duzik and Mark Kruljac. Honorary pallbearers were great-grandsons and relatives. Granddaughters Sandy Darif, Mary Lee Lord and Jamie Bodauva were the flower bearers. Amy Pernich was the organist. A floral blanket of gypsophilia and pink roses from her children and grandchildren covered her casket. Mrs. Kruljac, 94, 1317 Yalecrest Drive, Rock Springs, died at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 16 at her home. Mrs. Kruljac was a longtime resident of Rock Springs and had been in ill health for the past several years. She was born Jan. 30, 1900, in Mrkopalj, Yugoslavia, the daughter of the late Jakob and Marija Pavlich Radosevich. She attended schools in Yugoslavia. She married Joseph F. Kruljac in Rock Springs May 15, 1921 and he preceded her in death at Salt Lake City Jan. 12, 1965. She was the retired owner operator of the Home Meat Market and the Knotty Pine Motel. She was a member of the Hrvatska Bratska Zajednica Lodge No. 306, St. Anne's Sodality and St. Monica's Sodality. She was a longtime member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Her hobbies included crocheting and singing for her church, gardening and cooking. Survivors include two sons, Edward William Kruljac of Flagstaff, Ariz. and Joseph Kruljac of Rock Springs; two daughters, Mrs. Donald (Zora) Chipp of Rock Springs and Mary Kruljac-Gregory of Santa Monica, Calif.; 19 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by four brothers, including Walter Radosevich, Frank Radosevich, Joseph Radosevich and John Radosevich and two sisters, Vera Radosevich and Mima Dosevich and two grandsons, Don and Bobbie Chipp. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 27, 1994 LAVINA MAE SHEDDEN CHILDERS OZARK, Ark.--Services for Lavia Mae Shedden Chlders were in Ozark, Ark. on Saturday, Aug. 20, 1994. Burial was in Alix, Ark. Mrs. Childers, 68, died Wednesday, Aug. 17 in Ozark. She was born in Rock Springs Nov. 27, 1925 to Donald W. Shedden and Laurene P. Shedden. She graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1944. She married Joe L. Childers in 1949. Survivors include two daughters, Carolina Gary and Joann Covert, both of Ozark, Ark.; her mother, Laurene P. Shedden of Rock Springs; three brothers, Donald of Murray, Utah, Wesley of Orem, Utah and Larry of Rock Springs; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, her husband and one sister, Miriam Shedden Code. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 27, 1994 MUERL LARSEN SALT LAKE CITY--Services for Muerl Larsen were Thursday, Aug. 25, 1994 at 1 p.m. at the Manila Ward, Manila. Interment was in the Manila Cemetery. Mrs. Larsen, 82, died Monday, Aug. 22 in Salt Lake City. She was born Oct. 17, 1911 in Manila, Utah. She married Max Norman (Sonny) Larsen Oct. 7, 1933. He preceded her in death March 25, 1987. She volunteered for many organizations including many years for the American Cancer Society. She attended the University of Wyoming. Survivors include her children and their spouses, Mike and Karon of San Diego, Calif.; Dave and Carol of Danville, Ky.; Karen and George Bruce, Dugway, Utah; Kathy and Don Littlewood, Salt Lake City; 15 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; sisters, Pat Hanks, West Valley City, Utah and Afton Walker, Kemmerer. She was preceded in death by one sister, Lena Schofield, and three brothers, Jackie, Verl and Ralph Searle. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 27, 1994 REV. FRED E. BOLINGER OSKALOOSA, Kan.—Funeral services for Rev. Fred E. Bolinger were at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24, 1994 at The Countryside Baptist Church in McLouth, Kan. Burial was at the McLouth Cemetery. Bolinger, 86, of McLouth, died late Sunday, Aug. 21 at the Lawrence Memorial Hospital in Lawrence, Kan. Bolinger was born Aug. 10, 1908 at Redfield, Kan., the son of Eugene K. and Alice V. Russell Bolinger. He had lived in McLouth since 1978, where he had been the founding minister of the Countryside Baptist Church in rural McLouth since 1981. Bolinger started in the ministry in the early 1940s in Garland, Kan. He has since served as pastor for Baptist churches in Hazelton, Kan., Blue Rapids, Kan., Independence, Mo., Pittsburg, Kan., Mound Valley, Kan., Garden City, Mo., Crowley County, Colo., Green River, Lusk and Vona, Colo. before moving to McLouth in 1978. He was a 1926 graduate of Uniontown, Kan. High School. He attended Fort Scott Community College and Kansas City Bible College. He married Lorena Susan Conrad on March 14, 1935 at Fort Scott. She preceded him in death Aug. 11, 1989. He is survived by three sons, Donald Bolinger, Charles Bolinger and James Bolinger, all of McLouth; one daughter, Mary Virginia Huff of Green River; twelve grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Earl and Paul Bolinger. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 27, 1994 BARRETT W. MCCANLESS Graveside services for Barrett W. McCanless were conducted Monday, Aug. 22, 1994 in the veterans’ cemetery in Phoenix. McCanless, 73, 1457 N. 44th St., Phoenix, Ariz., died Wednesday, Aug. 17 at a Phoenix hospital. McCanless was born in Wheeler, Texas, and was a rancher. He was a Christian who worked with the Gideons. He was a resident of Rock Springs for the past 10 years and had been ill for several years. Survivors include his wife, Joanne, and four daughters, Claudia Buller, Karen Oldfield and Janet Feavel, all of Wyoming, and Paula Wenger of Colorado; two brothers and one sister, 12 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 27, 1994 THORA BATES CHRISTOFFERSON BESSIRE AMERICAN FORK, Utah—Funeral services for Thora Bates Christofferson Bessire were Thursday, Aug. 25, 1994 in the Murtaugh, Idaho LDS Chapel at noon. Burial followed in the Twin Falls Cemetery. Mrs. Bessire died Aug. 21 at American Fork, Utah at the age of 77, from cancer. She was born in Murtaugh, Idaho Dec. 9, 1916 to Lyman Lester and Sarah Edith Lee Bates, the only daughter in a family of eight children. She married Hans Leroy Christofferson on Jan. 23, 1939 and they had three children. They were later divorced and she married Glenn Allen Bessire on Sept. 2, 1957 and they were later sealed in the Idaho Falls Temple. She attended Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, and Albion Normal School in Albion, Idaho. The Bessires spent many years building chapels for the LDS Church in Wyoming and Alaska. While in Alaska, she was instrumental in the purchase of property for a church youth camp. She was involved with the church girls camp program. She sang with her ward choir for many years. She was a member of the LDS Church and served for four years as an ordinance worker in the Boise temple. In 1981, at the age of 65, she and three of her widowed sisters-in-law drove to Alaska in her motor home. A yearly family reunion was hosted at her home in Murtaugh with her two surviving brothers and sisters-in-law. She is survived by two daughters, patsy Twitchell of Laramie, and Vickie DeFraffenreid of American Fork; step-children, Glenn Bessire, Murtaugh; Duane Bessire, Rupert, Idaho; M.B. Bessire, Rock Springs; Dee Ann Crawford, Coeur D’Alene, Idaho; Scott Bessire, Okanogan, Wash,; Susan Foster, Boise, Idaho; foster daughter, Sadie Breeding, Murtaugh; two brothers, Arlin, Bull Head City, Ariz. and D. Forest, Salt Lake City; 30 grandchildrena and 50 great-grandchildren. He daughter, Dee Paul, died in 1982. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 27, 1994 JAMES “JIMMY” FORNENGO ST. GEORGE, Utah—Funeral services for James “Jimmy” Fornengo were conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 25, 1994 at the LDS Church, 2055 Edgar St., Rock Springs. Bishop Allen Knight conducted the services. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Fornengo, 67, of 1160 East Telegraph Road, No. 191, died at 5:45 a.m. Monday, Aug. 22 at the Dixie Regional Medical Center in St. George, Utah, where he had been a patient since Aug. 18, 1994. Fornengo died following an illness of several months. Fornengo was born June 16, 1927 in Rock Springs, the son of the late James and Mary Theresa Vigna Fornengo Sr. He attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School with the class of 1944. He married the former Barbara Rollins in Reno, Nev. Nov. 14, 1948. Fornengo was a veteran who served in the U.S. Navy in World War II. He was also a retired mine superintendent for FMC Corporation who worked there for 22 years. He retired in 1987. Fornengo was a member of the V.F.W., the Italian Society and the Holiday Rambler R.V. Club. He was also a member of the LDS Church. Survivors include his wife, Barbara of Washington, Utah; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jamie and JoAnn Fornengo of Rock Springs and Michael and Julie Fornengo of Green River; one daughter and son-in-law, Don and Kathy Dernovich of Culbertson, Neb. and one sister, Mary Welsh of Rock Springs; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one niece, Beverley Graham and two nephews, Bishop Larry Welsh and Ron Welsh. He was preceded in death by three brothers, John Fornengo and two who died in infancy, and one sister, Minnie Fornengo. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 27, 1994 PHYLLIS R. MARVIN BOUTIFUL, Utah—Funeral services for Phyllis R. Marvin were Thursday, Aug. 25, 1994 at 11 a.m. at Lindquist’s Bountiful Mortuary, 727 N. 400 E. Interment was in the Bountiful City Cemetery. Mrs. Marvin, 67, died Aug. 22, 1994. She was born May 14, 1927 in Rock Springs, a daughter of Hugh “Chappy” and Faye Jacobsen Roberts. She married George E. Marvin March 16, 1955 in Elko, Nev. She graduated in nursing from Providence Hospital School of Nursing, Seattle. Her hobbies included traveling side-roads of Utah with her husband. Surviving are her husband, George, of Bountiful; one daughter, Susan Monroe of Woods Cross; two sisters, Maxine Mathewson of Washington; Roberta Sadler of California. She was preceded in death by a son, Michael. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 27, 1994 BARBARA HAUCK The body of Barbara Hauck was returned to Bowman, N.D. for services and interment there. Mrs. Hauck, 50, of 200 Sweetwater Drive, died at 12:41 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24, 1994 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, where she had been a patient since Aug. 16, 1994. Mrs. Hauck had been in ill health for the past three years. Mrs. Hauck was a resident of Rock Springs and former resident of North Dakota. She was born Oct. 3, 1943 in Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Harold and Florence Phillips Wiles. She attended schools in Pennsylvania. She married Dennis D. Hauck in Elgin, N.D. Feb. 6, 1958. Mrs. Hauck was a member of the Lutheran Church. Survivors include her husband, Dennis, of Rock Springs; one daughter, Judy Hauck of Rock Springs; two brothers, Richard Wiles of Cortez, Colo. and Roy Wiles of Worland; three sisters, Margie Wiles, Betty Nelson, both of Bowman, N.D. and Doris Wiles; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Hauck was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Donny and Jimmy Wiles. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 27, 1994 ELMA MERRILL ADAMS KILLIAN VERNAL, Utah—Funeral services for Elma Merrill Adams Killian were Saturday, Aug. 20, 1994 at the Roosevelt 5th Ward LDS Chapel. Burial was in the Dry Fork Cemetery. Mrs. Killian, 73, of Roosevelt, Utah, died Tuesday, Aug. 16 at her daughter’s home in Vernal, Utah. She was born Aug. 17, 1920 in Upalco, Utah, a daughter of Charles Elwin and Rhoda Knight Merrill. She married John Quincy Adams on May 29, 1939 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. He died Nov. 14, 1962. She married Clinton H. Killian on July 8, 1969 in Vernal. She was a homemaker, and a member of the LDS Church. She served in many auxiliaries. She gathered volumes of genealogy and family histories. She was a poet and wrote many poems and tributes. She was preceded in death by her first husband and one grandson, Clinton John Adams. She is survived by her husband, Clinton H. Killian, Roosevelt, Utah; children and spouses, Merrill J. and Judy Adams, Robert K. and Jackie Renwick, Mike and Dixie Miles, all of Vernal, Boyd and Judy Porter of Rock Springs and Craig and Trena Adams of Logan, Utah; 20 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren; sisters and brothers, Mrs. Arville (Violet) Watts of Clifton, Colo., Earnest and Carol Merrill of Grand Junction, Colo., Elwin and Kitty Merrill of Fort Myers, Florida, Bill and Jane Shelley, Blue Springs, Mo. and Earl and Dorothy Merrill of Naples, Utah. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 3, 1994 DOROTHY VERA BLUNK Funeral services for Dorothy Vera Blunk were conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 2, 1994 at Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel in Green River. The Rev. John Finster of the Union Congregational Church officiated. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens in Rock Springs. Mrs. Blunk, 86, 454 East Flaming Gorge Way, Green River, died at her home at about 9 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30, 1994. According to Sweetwater County Coroner Dale S. Majhanovich, Mrs. Blunk died of natural causes. A resident of Green River since 1941 and former resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Blunk died following a lengthy illness. She was born on March 19, 1908 in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Sivert and Jensine Jensen Wiggen. She attended schools in Rock Springs and married Ernest R. Blunk in Manila, Utah in 1926. He preceded her in death. Mrs. Blunk was a member of the Union Congregational Church, the Order of Eastern Star and the VFW Auxiliary. Survivors include two sons, Harold Blunk of Rock Springs and Ernest D. Blunk of Green River; one daughter, Mrs. Carl (Beverly) Williams of Green River; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and several cousins, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Blunk was preceded in death by two brothers, Louie and Bill Wiggen; three sisters, Mrs. Pete (Emma) Muir, Esther Jensen and Hilda Bunton. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 3, 1994 HERBERT W. “WHITEY” WEATHERINGTON Funeral services for Herbert W. “Whitey” Weatherington were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 2, 1994 at the LDS Church, 2055 Edgar St., Rock Springs. Bishop Richard James conducted the services. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery with graveside funeral services conducted by the Rock Springs Masonic Lodge and the American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24. Pallbearers were Chris Ransom, Mel McArthur, Cory Harris, Jeremy Hartman, Robert Belew and Patrick Graedert. Weatherington, 69, of 1120 Edgar St., Rock Springs died at 9:45 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31, 1994 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient for one day. A resident of Rock Springs since 1948 and former resident of Illinois, Weatherington had been in ill health for the past one year. He was born July 14, 1925 in Mitchellsville, Ill., the son of the late Harrison and Alva Vandergruff Weatherington. He attended schools in Illinois and married the former Maye Andson in Illinos. She preceded him in death. Weatherington later married the former Viola Hamblin in Rock Springs on June 26, 1948. He was a United States Navy veteran of World War II. Weatherington was a retired shop foreman and truck driver who worked for the Bunning Transfer Company in Rock Springs for 32 years until his retirement in 1981. He was a member of the Rock Springs Masonic Lodge No. 12 AF & AM, the Rock Springs Shrine Club, the Scottish Rite, the Korean Temple in Rawlins and the American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24. Survivors include his wife, Viola Weatherington of Rock Springs; one son, Herbert Weatherington Jr. of Rock Springs; two daughters, Connie Gradert of Rock Springs and Joy Hartman of Green River; two sisters, Sally Zigler and Alice Floyd, both of Golconda, Ill.; nine grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and first wife, Weatherington was preceded in death by one son, Richard Lee Weatherington on June 14, 1961; one son, Dennis in infancy; one daughter, Linda Kay Weatherington Christensen on Nov. 8, 1991; three sisters and one brother. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 3, 1994 WILLIE RAY JOHNSON The body of Willie Ray Johnson was returned to Liberty, Texas, for services and interment. Johnson, 37, of 806 Moccasin Lane, Rock Springs died at 8 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 27, 1994 shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. According to Sweetwater County Coroner Dale S. Majhanovich, an autopsy performed Aug. 28 revealed that Johnson died of natural causes. A resident of Rock Springs for one week and former resident of Houston, Johnson was born Aug. 22, 1957 in Liberty, Texas, the son of Willie Ray and Betty Ann Townsend Johnson Sr. He attended schools in Liberty and Hull-Desetta, Texas, and was a high school graduate in Texas with the class of 1976. Johnson graduated from the University of Texas with a degree in petroleum engineering. He married the former Katrina Zimmermann in Horseshoe Bay, Texas, April 8, 1989. Johnson worked as a petroleum engineer and supervisor for Cudd Pressure Control. Survivors include his wife, Katrina Johnson of Houston, his parents, Willie and Mary Ann Johnson of Hull, Texas and Betty Ann Townsend of Livingston, Texas; one daughter, Cleary Shye Ann Johnson of Houston; one brother, Terry Johnson of Texas; one sister, Becky Lynn Adams of Houston; one stepsister, Melissa Williams of Houston; one half-sister, Lori Michelle Johnson of Houston; his paternal grandmother, Lena Johnson of Liberty; and several nieces and nephews. Johnson was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather and maternal grandparents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 3, 1994 DORALEE M. CORNWELL Funeral services for Doralee M. Cornwell were Tuesday, Aug. 30, in Greybull at the Seventh-Day Adventist Church. The Rev. Ricky Brock officiated. Burial was in the Hillside Cemetery at Greybull. The eulogy was given by granddaughter Keri J. Baker. Pallbearers were Clark Kumer, Brett Baker, Patrick Cornwell, Marlin Borcher, Greg Borcher and Charlie Mattson. Mrs. Cornwell, 69, died Friday, Aug, 26, 1994. She had been a patient at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center, 1445 Uinta Drive, since last February. She had been in ill health for more than a year and a half. She was born in Greybull May 29, 1925 to Marion A. and Blanche Hullinger Wales. She married W.W. "Connie" Cornwell in Reno, Nevada. She was a waitress for 31 years who worked at the Outlaw Inn for seven years while residing in Rock Springs. Formerly of Vacaville, Calif. for 13 years, she returned to Sweetwater County in March 1992 and resided at The Villa. She attended school in both Greybull and Burlington. Her hobbies included making craft items for family and collecting music boxes. She was preceded in death by her infant daughter, Diana Cheryl in 1952, her father, Marion Wales in 1976, her husband Connie in 1989, and her sister, Malah Franzen, Aug. 26, 1990. Survivors include her mother, Blanche Wales of Powell; four sons, Richard Mills of Hawaii, Connie Wayne Cornwell and Gene Cornwell, both of Oregon and Lyle Dean Cornwell of Cody; two daughters, Ellen Kumer of Rock Springs and Joan Roberts of Vacaville; two sisters, Loretta Blevins of California and Elaine Borcher of Powell; two brothers, Duane Wales of Vernal, Utah and Harry Wales of Cheyenne; six granddaughters, Lisa Kay Owens and Teresa Lynn Harris, both of Arkansas, Michelle Doyle of Worland, Kimberly Cornwell of Colorado; Kristy Cornwell of Cody; and Keri Baker of Rock Springs; six grandsons, Todd Mills of Hawaii, John Cornwell and Richard Cornwell, both of Oregon, Patrick Cornwell of Cody, and Casey Ariz. and Toby Roberts, both of California. She had 11 great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 3, 1994 MARY JANE GOODWIN Memorial services for Mary Jane Goodwin were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30, 1994 at The First United Methodist Church, 1515 Edgar St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Walt Silveria officiated. Inurnment was in the Pineslope Cemetery in Belle Fourche, S.D. Mrs. Goodwin, 67, of 44 Front St., Superior, died at 12:46 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 24, 1994 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient since Aug. 16, 1994. Mrs. Goodwin had been in ill health the past several years. She was born Aug. 4, 1927, the daughter of the late Peter and Ellen McRann Sorensen. A resident of Superior for 26 years and former resident of South Dakota, Mrs. Goodwin attended schools in Nisland, S.D, and graduated from high school there with the class of 1944. She also attended the Black Hills Teacher College in Spearfish, S.D. for one year. Survivors include her son, James Goodwin of Superior; her daughter, Mrs. James (Laura) Cole of Rock Springs; three sisters, Mrs. O.W. "Joy" Simpson of Fallbrooke, Calif. and Mrs. L.D. “Elizabeth" Triplett of Evans, Wash., and Marjorie Sisson of West Lafayette, Ind.; three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Peter and Donald Sorensen and one sister, Nellie Mitts. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 10, 1994 MILAN “MITCH” LUZAJIC Funeral services for Milan “Mitch” Luzajic were conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7, 1994 at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel, 263 East Flaming Gorge Way, Green River. The Very Rev. Lukas Kotzakis of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church officiated. A prayer service was conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 6, at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel in Green River. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Luzajic, 66, of 585 McKinley St., Green River, died at 8:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 2, 1994 at his home in Green River. A resident of Green River since 1975 and former resident of England and Yugoslavia, Luzajic died following a lengthy illness. He was born April 1, 1928 in Skare, Yugoslavia, the son of the late Gojko and Milka Luzajic. He left Yugoslavia at the age of 15 and moved to England. Luzajic was a retired coal and trona miner who worked for Allied Chemical. He was a member of the Serbian Orthodox Church. Survivors include his son, Vlade Luzajic of England; one daughter, Elizabeth Young of Green River; three brothers; one sister; two grandchildren, Matthew W. and Laura L. Young, both of Green River; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Luzajic was preceded in death by two brothers, one of whom was killed during World War II and one of whom was killed after World War II. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 10, 1994 TRAVIS RONALD BAGSHAW SPRINGVILLE, Utah - Funeral services for Travis Ronald Bagshaw were Tuesday, Sept. 6, 1994 at the Spring Creek 6th Ward Chapel, Springville, Utah. Burial was in the Evergreen Cemetery, Springville. Bagshaw, 18, died at his home in Springville, Utah Sept. 1, 1994. He was born April 23, 1976 in Idaho Falls, Idaho, the son of Ronald G. Bagshaw and Bonnie Hawker Bagshaw. Bagshaw was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and lived and attended schools in both Rock Springs and Springville. Bagshaw used the computer and his hobbies included music, playing games, scouting, hunting and fishing. He is survived by his parents, Ronald G. Bagshaw, Idaho Falls, Idaho and Bonnie L. Bagshaw, Springville; two sisters, Kimberly (Michael) Egan, Sacramento, Calif. and Kendra L. Bagshaw, Springville; one brother, Charles G. Bagshaw, Springville; grandparents, Glenus and LaDean Palmer, St. Anthony, Idaho and Hazel Bagshaw, Idaho Falls; aunts and uncles, Etta Mae Jones, Provo, Utah; Linda (Wayne) Cluff, Layton, Utah: Walter H. Bagshaw, Jr., Wendover, Utah; Billie Joe Byrne and La Vere A. Byrne, both of Rock Springs; D. LaRue Bate, Idaho Falls; Mrs. Tony (Vickie) Courchaine, Swan Valley, Idaho; Michael C. Bagshaw, Idaho Falls; Ronald Bromley, Houston, Texas; Mrs. Larry (Patsy) Wetter, Klamath Falls, Ore. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Walter H. Bagshaw, Sr., Idaho Falls; Frank and Thelma R. Gibbons, Idaho Falls; and Blaine Hawker, Rigby, Idaho. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 16, 1994 Dwight Clark Dies In Utah PRICE, Utah—Dwight David Clark, 32, died Tuesday, Sept. 13, 1994 in Price, Utah. He was born Sept. 22, 1961 in Lander and lived in Green River the past 27 years. He attended schools in Green River and graduated from Green River High School in 1980. His hobbies included fishing. He was a construction worker for Elk Horn Construction. Survivors include his parents, Dean Warren and Beverly Ann Clark, San Diego; brothers and sister, Gregory Clark, San Diego, and Beth Ann Clark, Los Angeles. Services are 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 19 at the Schrader Funeral Home in Cheyenne. Officiating will be the Rev. Tim Solon of St. Christopher Episcopal Church. Burial will be in the Bethel Cemetery in Cheyenne. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 17, 1994 LARRY JAMES LEADERS Graveside memorial services for Larry James Leaders were conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 10, 1994 at the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Jim Proctor conducted the services. A prayer service was conducted at 9:30 a.m. that day at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Leaders, 50, of 1252 Dewar Drive No. 6, Rock Springs died at 4:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 2, 1994 at his home. A resident of Rock Springs for the past five years and former resident of Carson City, Nev., Leaders had been in ill health for the past three months. He was born Sept. 20, 1943 in San Francisco, the son of Elert August and Helen Eileen Shindler Leaders. He attended schools in California, Arizona, Washington and Nevada, and he was a United States Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. Leaders worked as a hazardous waste driller for Great Sarah Exploration in Chino, Calif., until ill health caused his retirement. He was a member of the LDS Church and the High Desert Riders. Survivors include his girlfriend, Mary Jewett of Rock Springs; his mother, Helen Green of Victorville, Calif.; two sons, Lancer Wager of Fallon, Nev. and Larry Leaders II of Ely, Nev.; three daughters, Laura Vasquez and Lisa Leaders, both of Fallon and Lacinda Leaders of Ely; two sisters, Donna Lambright of Victorville and Judy Smith of Conway, N.C.; five grandchildren; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Leaders was preceded in death by his father who died in 1957. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 17, 1994 ISAIAH JOSEPH MANDROS Graveside funeral services and interment for Isaiah Joseph Mandros were conducted Tuesday, Sept. 13, at the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. The Rev. Michael Hellman of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church officiated. Mandros, infant son of Ann Flores and Johnny Mandros of 805 Bridger Ave., Green River was dead at birth at 7:26 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, 1994 at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Survivors include his parents, Ann Flores and Johnny Mandros, both of Green River; two brothers, Brandon and Michael Mandros of Green River; one sister, Shauntelle Mandros of Green River; his paternal grandparents, John and Roberta Mandros, both of Green River; his maternal grandparents, Ruben and Cleo Flores, Both of Green River; his paternal great-grandparents; his maternal great-grandparents; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 17, 1994 RICHARD PAUL SIMMONS DUBOIS—Funeral services for Richard Paul Simmons were conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14, 1994 at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel in Green River. The Rev. Robert Ingle of the Assemblies of God conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery with military graveside services conducted by the Green River American Legion. Pallbearers were Richard Siler, Paul Price, Jason Simmons, Charles Rider, Edwin Price and Bruce Martin. Simmons, 73, of 107 Birch St., Dubois, died Saturday, Sept. 10, 1994 at his home in Dubois. A resident of Dubois since 1973 and former resident of Green River, Simmons died following a brief illness. He was born Aug. 21, 1921 in Erwin, W. Va., the son of the late Calvin Alexander and Myrtle Ellen Simmons. He attended schools in West Virginia and married the former Georgia Irene Harsha in Green River Jan. 18, 1947. She preceded him in death Jan. 8, 1984. Simmons was a United States Navy veteran of World War II, and he worked as a mechanic and pipefitter for the Union Pacific Railroad for 27 years before he was disabled. He was a member of the VFW in Dubois. Survivors include three sons, Richard W. Simmons of Saratoga and Dean P. and Kelly J. Simmons, both of Green River; three daughters, Mrs. Charles (Judy) Rider of Rawlins, Mrs. Edwin (Carol) Price of Green River, and Mrs. Bruce (Vicky) Martin of Rock Springs; three brothers, Alonzo Simmons and Ernest Simmons, both of West Virginia and Elmer Simmons of Maryland; two sisters, Hazel Bramble and Pearl Moates, both of West Virginia; 15 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Simmons was preceded in death by three sisters, Erma, Dove and Edna; and two grandsons, Clyde D. Siler and Steven Dean Simmons. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 17, 1994 FRANK VIGIL A memorial services for Frank Vigil was conducted Friday, Sept. 16, 1994 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated Thursday, Sept. 15 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Inurnment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park in Rock Springs. Vigil, 56, of 1506 Collins St., Rock Springs died at 12:20 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 7, 1994 at his home in Rock Springs. A resident of Rock Springs since 1979 and former resident of California, Vigil died following a lengthy illness. He was born Feb. 6, 1938 in Riverton, the son of Ben and Juanita Vialpando Vigil. He attended schools in Riverton and married the former Antonia Ibarra in Las Vegas, Nev. in 1980. Their marriage was blessed in the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in December of 1993. Vigil was a United States Navy veteran of the Korean War. He worked as a miner for FMC for 16 years until ill health caused his retirement. Vigil was a member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Survivors include his mother, Juanita Vigil of Woodland, Calif.; his wife, Antonia Vigil of Rock Springs; one son, Frank Vigil Jr. of Rapid City, S.D.; three daughters, Angela and Nancy Vigil, both of Rapid City and Xochitl Vigil of Rock Springs; five brothers, Victor Vigil of San Luis, Colo., and Manuel, Richard, Pete and Ruben Vigil, all of Woodland; six sisters, Lena Alcala of Casper, Josi Ayala, Tillie Valdez and Molly Padilla, all of Woodland, Carmen Abram of Rock Springs, and Mallie Crawford of Virginia; three grandchildren and several cousins, nieces and nephews. Vigil was preceded in death by his father; one brother, Joe Vigil; and one son, Marcos Vigil, who died in 1981. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 17, 1994 ROSE JOHNSON FALLS CHURCH, Va.--Services for Rose Gras Johnson were at Ives-Pearson Funeral Home, Falls Church, Va., Tuesday, Sept. 6, 1994. Mrs. Johnson, 98, died Aug. 31, 1994 in Arlington, Va. She was born in Rock Springs Nov. 16, 1895, the daughter of Joseph and Marie Leger Gras. She attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School. She married Frederick William Johnson in the Rock Springs Congregational Church in 1915. A practicing attorney, he was appointed commissioner of the General Land Office in the Interior Department by President Franklin Delano Roosevelt and they moved to the Washington, D.C., area in 1933. He preceded her in death in 1955. Survivors include a daughter, Rose Emily Katen, Falls Church; five grandchildren, Brian Frederick Katen, Arlington, Ann Rose Katen, Fairfax, Va., Timothy Charles Kirk, Arlington, Anna Johnson and Robert Johnson, both of Houston. She is also survived by two great-grandchildren. Also preceding her in death were an infant daughter, Ellen, who died in 1917, a daughter, June Kirk who died in 1974 and a son, Fred W. Johnson Jr. who died in 1990. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 17, 1994 ALVERNUS JOHNSON CHEYENNE - Funeral services for Alvernus Johnson were Tuesday, Aug. 30, 1994 in Cheyenne at the Schrader Funeral Home Chapel. Burial was in the Beth El Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jeffery Jackson, Lenard Pearson, Kenny James, Glenn Pearson, Ivan J. Johnson, Ingram Johnson and Isaac Johnson III. Mrs. Johnson died Saturday, Aug. 27, 1994 in Cheyenne. She was born June 17, 1899 in Halsville, S.C. She had two sons, Isaac Johnson Jr. of Rock Springs and Robert Johnson of Cheyenne; seven grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Isaac Johnson Sr., one sister, one brother and one daughter. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 17, 1994 ROBERT WILLIAM HEGDAHL The body of Robert William Hegdahl was returned to Fort Snelling, Minn., for services and burial. Hegdahl, 61, of 7113 France Ave, North, Brooklyn Center, Minn., died at 7:18 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 11, 1994 shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A resident of Brooklyn Center for the past 35 years, Hegdahl had been in ill health for the past several years. He was born Feb. 23, 1933 in Minneapolis, Minn., the son of George and Frieda Flintzer Hegdahl. Hegdahl attended schools and was a high school graduate. He married the former Helen Christianson and was a United States Navy veteran. Hegdahl was the owner and operator of Northwest Brake for the past 45 years. Survivors include his wife, Helen Hegdahl of Brooklyn Center. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 17, 1994 DARRELL GLEN HALLETT CASPER - Memorial services for Darrell Glen Hallett were Thursday, Sept. 15, 1994 at the Memorial Chapel Funeral Home in Casper. The Rev. Ed Frederick of the Prince of Peace Lutheran Church officiated. Hallett, 53, of Casper, died Sept. 11, 1994 at the Wyoming Medical Center in Casper. He was born Nov. 8, 1940 in Lander, the son of William and Lillian Stiles Hallett. He was self-employed in appliance repair and oil field related work. He lived in Casper and the surrounding area for 20 years. His hobbies included trout fishing and karaoke, Survivors include two sons, Stanley Hallett of Rock Springs and William Hallett, Cheyenne; a daughter, Shelia Hallett; companion, Donna L. Taylor, Casper; seven brothers, Arthur Hallett, Leroy Hallett and Eldon Hallett, all of Lander, Alvin of St. George, Utah, Duane Hallett of Arizona, Norman Hallett of Riverton and Kenneth Hallett of Caldwell, Idaho; two sisters, Evonne Walsted of Evanston and Carolyn Stone in Oregon; one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and one sister. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 24, 1994 ROSENDA VIGIL A Mass of Christian burial for Rosenda Vigil was celebrated Tuesday, Sept. 20, 1994 at the OLS Catholic Church, 216 Broadway, Rock Springs. The Rev. William Espenshade officiated. A vigil service with rosary was celebrated Monday, Sept. 19, 1994 at the OLS Catholic Church in Rock Springs. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Burl Coleman, Mike Martinez, Rudolph Burch, Jerry Medina, Bernardo Cordova and Steven Fernandez. Honorary pallbearers were Benjamin Vigil, John Garcia, William Trujillo, Andrew Carson, Felix Cisneros and Edward Pacheco. Mrs. Vigil, 76, of 1330 Elk St. No. 12, Rock Springs, died at 6:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 16, 1994 at her home. A resident of Rock Springs for 50 years and former resident of Colorado and Utah, Mrs. Vigil died following a lengthy illness. She was born Jan. 28, 1918 in Trinidad, Colo., the daughter of the late Miguel and Victoria Padilla Archuleta. She attended schools in Colorado and married Rufino E. Vigil in Walsenburg, Colo., Dec. 29, 1934. He preceded her in death in Rock Springs April 3, 1981. Mrs. Vigil was a member of the OLS Catholic Church. Survivors include four sons, Henry Carson, Kent Vigil, and Steve Vigil, all of Rock Springs, and Joseph Vigil of Salt Lake City; seven daughters, Frances Fernandez, Roberta Cordova, and Dolores Coleman, all of Rock Springs, Phyllis Martinez and Jeannie Medina, both of Green River, Maria J. “Susie” Burch of Northridge, Calif. and Jennie Medina; one brother, Robert Carson of Mountain Home, Ark.; 43 grandchildren; 61 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Vigil was preceded in death by one daughter, Victoria; two brothers, Ralph Archuleta and Charles Archuleta; one sister, Jesse Guillen; two grandsons, Johnny and Larry Carson; one great-grandson, Levi Coleman; and one great-granddaughter, Erica Andrews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 24, 1994 JEAN FERGUSON TRINIDAD, Colo.--Funeral services for Jean Ferguson were Monday, Sept. 19, 1994 at Campbell-Lewis-Cotter Funeral Home. The Rev. Ralph Passarelli, S.J. officiated followed by interment in the Masonic Cemetery. Mrs. Ferguson, 80, died Thursday, Sept. 15, 1994 at the Trinidad State Nursing Home. Mrs. Ferguson was born Nov. 18, 1913 in Scotland to Duncan and Christine McIntosh Stewart. She immigrated with her parents and four siblings to America at a young age. She lived in Trinidad at various times in her life, moving back to stay 13 years ago. She is survived by her son, Vincent Ferguson of Carlsbad, Calif.; two sisters, Christine Butero of Trinidad and Janet McKeown of Colorado City, Colo.; a brother, Jim Stewart and his wife Charlotte of Rock Springs; a brother, Gene Cobb, Tustin, Calif.; a daughter-in-law, Mary Lou Ferguson of Los Angeles; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Sally Johnson of Montrose, Colo. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 24, 1994 LLOYD A. GILMORE EVANSTON--Funeral services for Lloyd Allen Gilmore were Wednesday, Sept. 21, 1994 at 2 p.m. at the Crandall Funeral Home. Interment was in the Evanston City Cemetery. Gilmore, 69, died Sept. 16, 1994 in the Evanston Regional Hospital. He was born July 14, 1925 in Knight to Joseph and Elizabeth Sarah (Cook) Gilmore. He married Marjorie Jackson Gilmore Sept. 14, 1952 in Randolph, Utah. He was a member of the LDS Church. His hobbies were fishing, hunting and music. He is survived by his wife, Marjorie, of Evanston; three daughters, Sherry Rae Bateman, Betsy LaNae Elkins, and Brenda Janine Greer, all of Evanston; one son, Walter Allen Gilmore of Green River; 13 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; three brothers, Robert Wayne Gilmore, Junior Ray Gilmore, and Gary James Gilmore, all of Evanston; three sisters, Ellen Louise Lester, Flora Harriet Wagstaff and Amy Gay Narramore, all of Evanston, and Betty Joyce Scholz of Arvada, Colo. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 24, 1994 AUDREY D. HAINES Funeral services for Audrey D. Haines were conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 23, 1994 at the 1st Congregational Church, 1275 Adams Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Nancy Tiegreen officiated. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Duane Domson, Darell Domson, Dean Scott, Darell Scott, Kenny Scott and Ryan Gunyan. Honorary pallbearers were Tim Blossom, Herman Albertini, Ken Scott, Willie Domson and Bob Seeley. Mrs. Haines, 73, 1680 Blair Ave. No. 14, Rock Springs, died at 11:41 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 20, 1994 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient since Sept. 14. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Haines had been in ill health for the past five years. She was born Sept. 10, 1921 in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late James and Clara Major Miller. She attended schools in Rock Springs and married Richard Gunyan in Rock Springs in May of 1940. He preceded her in death in 1945. She later married Liller Wilbur "L.W." Haines in Glenrock July 29, 1956. Mrs. Haines was a member of the Congregational Church. Survivors include her husband, L.W. Haines of Rock Springs; four sons, Roger Gunyan, William Haines, and Robert Haines, all of Rock Springs; and Richard J. Gunyan of Anacortes, Wash.; two daughters, Betty J. Domson of Rock Springs and Cheryl Rodgers of Gillette; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and first husband, Mrs. Haines was preceded in death by two sisters and one brother. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 1, 1994 SAMANTHA GENEVIEVE COX Funeral services for Samantha Genevieve Cox were conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 22, 1994 at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel, 263 East Flaming Gorge Way, Green River. Graveside funeral services and interment were conducted at the Dry Creek Cemetery in Boise. Miss Cox, 19, of 720 A Wind River Drive, Green River, died Sunday, Sept. 18 following an accident on the Blairtown Road at 1:16 a.m. A resident of Green River for the past four years and a former resident of Boise, Idaho, Miss Cox was born Dec. 3, 1974 in Conrad, Mont., the daughter of Russell Brian Cox and Genevieve Marie Tracy. She attended schools in Conrad, Boise and Green River, and was a graduate of Green River High School with the class of 1993. Miss Cox was attending Western Wyoming Community College as a freshman. Survivors include her mother Genevieve Tracy of Reliance; her father, Craig Hovde of Green River; one brother, Joseph Hovde of Reliance; three sisters, Lauretta Lundberg of Green River, Megan Lundberg of Portland, Ore., and Crystal Lundberg of Boise; her paternal grandparents, Charlotee and Robert Hovde of Conrad; her maternal grandmother, Marjorie Dooley of Conrad; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Miss Cox was preceded in death by one brother, Russell Brian "Rusty" Cox on June 25, 1986. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 1, 1994 MICHAEL H. WERNER, M.D. Funeral services for Michael H. Werner, M.D. were conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 26, 1994 at the Grace Baptist Church, 100 Willow St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Ron Van Hee conducted the services. Interment was in the St. Joseph's Cemetery in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Dean Lyon, Robert Lyon, Robert Rasmussen, Larry Domson, John Shaffer and Thomas Kinneburgh. Honorary pallbearers were all members of the medical staff. Werner, 50, of 315 Gannet Drive, Rock Springs, died at 5 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 21 in his sleep at home. A resident of Rock Springs since 1981, Dr. Werner had been in ill health the past several months. Dr. Werner had an active practice in general surgery in Rock Springs. He was a sportsman whose hobbies were trophy hunting and fishing. He was born June 2, 1944 in Bay City, Mich., the son of Samuel H. and Laura L. Hannan Werner. He attended schools in Bay City and was a Bay City Central High School graduate with the class of 1962. He married the former Gertrude Vasold in Bay City June 19, 1965. Dr. Werner earned his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine in Detroit in 1970. He had a research fellowship in surgery for one year at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland and completed his general surgery residency with Wayne State University Affiliated Hospitals in 1976. While in medical school, he was awarded the highest scholarship honor for his freshman, sophomore, junior and senior year. He received the Robert Rutzky Award for Excellence in Pathology; the Department of Microbiology Award for Excellence; the Pfizer Award for Scholastic Excellence; and was elected to the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society. He earned the Alumni Association Scholarship Award for superior Scholastic Achievement. He was awarded the Dow Award for Outstanding Intern in 1971 and the Michigan State Chapter of American College of Surgeons 1973 Frederick Collar Award for Surgical Research. After serving in the United States Air Force from 1976 to 1978, he was awarded the United States Air Force Commendation Medal for Meritorious Service in 1978. Dr. Werner had practiced general surgery in Riverton from 1978 to 1981 when he moved his practice to Rock Springs. He was an active staff member of Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County from 1981 to the present. His professional organization memberships included: The American College of Surgeons, Wyoming State Medical Society, American Medical Association, member of the Sweetwater County Citizens Health Advisory Committee, Southwest Wyoming Mutual Aid Association and Fremont County Medical Society. Dr. Werner was stricken with a glioblastoma multiforme brain tumor in October 1993. He sought therapy in Japan and was instrumental in furthering research for Boron Neutron Capture Therapy in the United States. Survivors include his wife, Trudi of Rock Springs; four children, Lance, Kurt, Kraig, and Karla; one grandchild, Charissey; his mother, Laura Werner; his mother-in-law, Vivian Vasold; and many other relatives and friends. Dr. Werner was preceded in death by his father, Samuel H. Werner. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 1, 1994 HELEN G. CHAMBERS PINEDALE--Graveside funeral services and interment for Helen G. Chambers were Tuesday, Sept. 30, 1994 at the Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs. The Rev. Nancy Tiegreen, interim pastor of the First Congregational Church officiated. Miss Chambers, 78, of 111 West Magnolia St., Pinedale, died at 3 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27 at her home in Pinedale. A resident of Pinedale since May of 1989 and former resident of Sausalito, Calif., Miss Chambers died following a brief illness. She was born Feb. 12, 1916 in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Oliver and May Bosworth Chambers. She attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1933. Miss Chambers attended Mills College in Oakland, Calif. and graduated with a bachelor of arts degree. She then attended Columbia University where she earned a master's degree. She joined the faculty at the University of Connecticut in 1953 as a professor, and retired as dean of the home economics department in 1975. She was a member of the First Congregational Church. Survivors include one brother, Dr. Wallace Chambers of Salt Lake City; six nieces, Maryhelen Leckie Goicoechea and Ann Chambers Noble, both of Pinedale, Maxine Leckie of Seattle, Maria Chambers of San Jose, Calif., Dr. May Chambers of Houston, and Marilyn Chambers Hanna of Redding, Calif.; three nephews, Dick Chambers of Redding, Anthony Chambers of Jackson, and Lt. Wallace Chambers serving in the United States Navy in Norfolk, Va. on the U.S.S. America which is currently stationed off Haiti. In addition to her parents, Miss Chambers was preceded in death by two sisters, Mrs. Sam (Margaret) Leckie on March 7, 1986 and Marian Chambers on Oct. 10, 1973; and one brother, Oliver Chambers. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 1, 1994 JAMES "JIM" DAVE THOMAS Memorial services for James "Jim" Dave Thomas were conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27, 1994, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Walt Silveria of the First United Methodist Church officiated. Thomas, 62, of 166 Foothill Blvd. Space No. 27, Rock Springs, died at his home at 6:55 p.m. Sept. 24 following a brief illness. A lifetime resident of Rock Springs, Thomas was born Dec. 5, 1931, the son of James and Frances Jelouchan Thomas. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1949. He was a retired diesel mechanic for the FMC Corporation for 20 years and retired in January of 1994. He was also a veteran having served with the United States Army. Survivors include his mother, Frances Thomas of Rock Springs; two sons, Joe Thomas of Rock Springs and David Thomas of Bedford, Texas; one stepson, Shane Newman of Columbus, Ohio; one stepdaughter, Shermane Van Arsdall of Denver; two brothers, Tom Thomas and Franklin Thomas, both of Rock Springs; three grandsons, including Joe Thomas Jr. of Rock Springs, Levi Thomas of Texas, and Robert Joseph White III of Denver; and one granddaughter. Several nieces and nephews also survive. He was preceded in death by his father and grandparents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 1, 1994 JOHN "PAPPY" SILOVICH Graveside funeral services and interment for John "Pappy" Silovich were conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 30, 1994 at the Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church officiated. Silovich, 84, of 530 Gobel Sst., Rock Springs, died at 2:45 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28, 1994 at the Sage View Care Ceneter where he had been a patient since Sept. 20, 1994. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Silovich had been in ill health the past several months. He was born Dec. 20, 1909 in Rock Springs the son of the late David and Katie Skorup Silovich. He attended schools in Rock Springs. Silovich was a retired miner who worked for the Union Pacific Coal Company. He was a United States Army Veteran of World War II. He was a member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church and the VFW. Survivors include one sister, Marie Gann of Salt Lake City; and several nieces and nephews including David "Nubby" Silovich of Rock Springs. In addition to his parents, Silovich was preceded in death by five brothers and four sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 1, 1994 TONY SPIKER MINEOLA, Texas--Services for Anthony "Tony" M. Spiker were conducted Sept. 26, 1994 at 3 p.m. at the Crow Hill Cemetery. The Rev. Rowena Gardner officiated. Spiker, 53, died Sept. 20 in Mineola, Texas. He had been in ill health for the past two months. He was born May 28, 1941, the son of Gerald J. and Nola T. Pierson Spiker. He grew up in Powell and was a resident of Rock Springs from 1976 to 1993 when he moved to Mineola. He was employed many years as a compressor operator and he had a certificate in locksmithing. He was interested in photography and was a member of the Elks. Spiker was preceded in death by his father, Gerald J. Spiker in December of 1971 and a brother, Oscar Spiker, who died in July of 1994. Survivors include his fiancée, Angie Brumer of Mineola; his mother, Nola Tensil Spiker of Garland; two daughters, Lisa Jean Corazza of Rock Springs and Julie Ann Hunter of Bakersfield, Calif.; three sons, Anthony Lewis Spiker and Michael Joseph Spiker, both of Rock Springs, and Sean Matthew Spiker of Helena, Ark.; three brothers, Gus Spiker, Lee Spiker and Ray Spiker, all of Powell; three sisters, Tensil Munoz and Darlene Sherman of Powell, and Lerene Clough of Greeley, Colo.; and nine grandchildren, Kevin L. Corazza, Kandice L. Corazza, Aaron A. Spiker, Brittanie A. Spiker and Sara R. Spiker, all of Rock Springs, and Daniel Hunter, Joshua Hunter, Elisha Hunter and Mandy Hunter, all of Bakersfield. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 1, 1994 ROBERT DEAN HUBERT GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.--Three memorial services were conducted for Robert Dean Hubert. A memorial services was 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, at the Sonrise Church of God in Grand Junction. A memorial service was 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 24, in Rock Springs at the LDS Stake Center, 205 Edgar St. There was also a memorial service at 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 26 at the home of John and Debbie Moskovita, 825 Stevens, Green River. Hubert, 46, died Tuesday, Sept. 20, 1994 at St. Mary's Hospital in Grand Junction, Colo., of cancer. Hubert was born in Baxter Springs, Kan., Jan. 24, 1948. He worked in the trona mines west of Green River for 30 years, first for FMC and then for Solvay. He married Gayle E. Hubert in 1966 in Evanston. They were later divorced. Survivors include his mother, Rena Maxine James Hubert, Riverton; his wife, Feona "Babe" Hubert, Rock Springs; a son, Bobby D. Hubert, Clifton, Colo.; two daughters, Kristy L. Hubert Fabella, Everett, Wash., and Rena J. Hubert Allbee, Selma, Ala.; sisters, Carol Tenney, Clifton, Jewell Wolkow in Kentucky, Vi Leeper, Riverton, and Linda Schutt, Coalstrip, Kan.; two grandchildren, Tricia Hubert and Ashley Wright; brothers, Sam Hubert, Riverton, and Jim Hubert, Lyman; four stepchildren, Bill, David, Michael and Patty of Rock Springs. He was preceded in death by his father, Oscar Hubert; one brother, George Hubert; and one granddaughter, Omni Jean Hubert. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 1, 1994 ELIZA YUTAHS SMITH LAKEWOOD, Colo.—Funeral services for Eliza Yuthas Smith were conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 29, 1994 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Bishop Ray Overy of the LDS Church conducted the services. Interment was in Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs. Mrs. Smith, 93, of 2527 Taft Court, Lakewood, Colo., died at 11:55 p.m. at the Allison Health Care Center in Lakewood. A resident of Lakewood for the past eight years and former resident of Superior and Salt Lake City, Mrs. Smith had been in ill health the past eight years. She was born Jan. 24, 1901 in Rock Springs the daughter of the late Albert and Dinia Lindsey Hicks. She attended schools in Superior and was a graduate of the Superior High School with the class of 1918. Mrs. Smith also attended Westminster College and the University of Wyoming. She married Oscar Yuthas and he preceded her in death in Superior in 1946. She later married Henry Smith in 1951 and he preceded her in death in 1976. Mrs. Smith was a retired postmaster who worked for the United States Postal Service. She was a member of the LDS Church. Survivors include on son and daughter-in-law, Tony and Mary Ann Yuthas of Lakewood; two stepsons; two stepdaughters, one daughter-in-law, Ladessa Winter of Broomfield, Colo.; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one niece; and one nephew. In addition to her parents and both husbands, Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by one son, Jack in 1968 and one brother, Milton Hicks. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 1, 1994 Dorothy Waller Dies At 102 BASIN—Dorothy Darling Waller, 102, a pioneer resident of Rock Springs, died Sept. 26, 1994 at the Wyoming Retirement Center in Basin. Mrs. Waller was born in Rock Springs in 1891, the daughter of the late George and Katherine Darling, who settled in Rock Springs in the 1880s. She attended the local schools. She was a member of the Episcopal Church. She was employed at Miner’s Mercantile, Union Mercantile and jack and Jill Shop. After her retirement she worked at the Thrift Shop operated by the Episcopal Church. She is survived by a son, Terry, of Trinity Center, Calif.; a niece, Virginia Dexter of Casper; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. A memorial service is planned at a later date and will be held at the Episcopal Church. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 8, 1994 CRAIG LOUIS DENNY Memorial services for Craig Louis Denny were conducted Saturday, Oct. 1, 1994 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 2180 West Teton Blvd., Green River. John Crouch Sr. conducted the services. Pallbearers were Pete Denny, Joshua Hess, John Lucas, Jason Lossing, Ned Brady, and Dave Culver. Denny, 46, of 685 Jefferson St., Green River, died in an accident Tuesday, Sept. 27, 1994 at milepost 72 on U.S. Highway 30 in Lincoln County. A resident of Green River for the past 22 years and former resident of Pocatello, Idaho, Denny died from injuries he sustained in an accident. He was born July 1, 1948 in Dillon, Mont., the son of Clyde H. and Elda L. Bagley Denny. Denny attended schools in Pocatello, and was a Highland High School graduate in Pocatello with the class of 1966. He married the former Ann E. Barnett in Pocatello on Aug. 10, 1968. He worked as a truck driver for Van Waters and Rogers in Rock Springs for the past eight and one half years. Denny was a member of the Green River Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Survivors include his wife, Ann Denny of Green River; his parents, Clyde and Elda Denny of Pocatello; two daughters, Michelle A. Stocker and her husband, Eric Stocker of Ogden, Utah, and Jennifer Denny of Corpus Christi, Texas; two brothers, Pete Denny of Salt Lake City and Curtis Denny of Pocatello; two sisters, JoLyn Hess of Pocatello and Laura Lee Lossing of Olympia, ash.; two grandchildren, Teryn Stocker and Shaylee Stocker, both of Ogden; two aunts, several nieces, nephews, and cousins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 8, 1994 MARGARET RUTH MCCREA Funeral services for Margaret Ruth McCrea were conducted Saturday, Oct. 1, 1994 at the Church of Christ, 100 Clearview Drive, Rock Springs. The Rev. Bowman Perrin conducted the services. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens north of Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Kerry Wright, Kimble Wright, Ronald McCrea, Tim Heins, Benjamin HOrten and Charles Scott. Honorary pallbearers were Kasey Wright and Cory Wright. Mrs. McCrea, 83, of 50 Reliance Road, Space No. 29, Rock Springs, died at 11:05 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 27, 1994 at the Casa Grande Medical Center in Casa Grande, Ariz., where she had been a patient since Sept. 16. A resident of Rock Springs for four years and former resident of Casa Grande, Mrs. McCrea had been in ill health the past two weeks. She was born Jan. 22, 1911 in Cimarron County, Okla., the daughter of the late James and Rosa Lotter St. John. She attended schools in Oklahoma and was a high school graduate. Mrs. McCrea attended schools in Goodwill, Okla., and Spearfish, S.D. and earned a degree in teaching. She married Alton Raymond McCrea in New Mexico, and he preceded her in death in Elkhart, Kan. Nov. 12, 1959. Mrs. McCrea was a grade school teacher who worked in elementary education until her retirement in 1978. She was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, James and Linda Gayle McCrea of Denver; one daughter and son-in-law, JoAnn and Don Wright of Reliance; one daughter, Roxie Heins of York, Neb.; six grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. McCrea was preceded in death by two brothers, Clifford and Temple St. John; one son-in-law, Ron Heins, and one great-granddaughter, Amanda Wright. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 8, 1994 JESSIE HAROLD VINSON II Funeral services for Jessie Harold Vinson II, were conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 5, 1994 at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel, 263 East Flaming Gorge Way, Green River. The Rev. Nancy Tiegreen, interim pastor of the First Congregational Church officiated. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Vinson II, 38, of 220 H St., Rock Springs, died at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, 1994 at the Vella Feliciana Hospital in Jackson, La. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and Green River, Vinson had been in ill health the past six years. He was born March 1, 1956 in Sparta, Tenn., the son of Jessie and Mary Burgess Vinson Sr. He attended schools in South Gate, Calif., and was a graduate of the South Gate High School with the class of 1974. He worked as a warehouseman for WESCO Company in Jamestown and Green River. Vinson was a member of the Baptist Church, the Rocky Mountain Elks Foundation, and the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Green River. Survivors include his father, Jessie Vinson Sr. of Nashville, Tenn.; his mother, Mary Green of St. Francisville, La.; one son, Jessie Harold Vinson III of Louisiana; one daughter, Michelle Bradeswell of Louisiana; three brothers, Michael Vinson of Rock Springs, Burnie Vinson of St. Francisville and Joe Green of Manhattan Beach, Calif.; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Vinson was preceded in death by his stepfather, George Green. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 8, 1994 JERRY GEORGE DOAN LYMAN—Funeral services for Jerry George Doan were conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7, 1994 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Interment was at the Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Bob Lester, Don Horton, Hugh Williams, Jerry Gene Doan, Jason Doan and Brian Covolo. Honorary pallbearers were Dan Williams, Leon Doan and Don Bider. Doan, 48, of 718 County Road No. 241, Lyman, died Sunday, Oct. 2, 1994 while hunting south of Jackson in the Hoback Canyon area near the head of Bear Creek, just west of Granite Creek. A resident of Lyman for the past 20 years and former resident of Rock Springs, Doan died following a sudden illness. He was born on July 29, 1946 in Rock Springs, the son of the late Leon “Pappy” and Callie Ann “Nonnie” Mellish Doan. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1964. He married the former Betty Jean Williams in Green River June 8, 1965. Doan was a superintendent for FMC Corporation, where he worked for 24 years. His hobbies were hunting, fishing and boating with his wife, Betty. Survivors include his wife of Lyman; two sons, Jerry Gene and Jason Doan, both of Lyman; one daughter, Mrs. Brian (Wendy) Covolo of Lyman; one brother, Leon Doan of Rock Springs; two sisters, Sandra Bider and Cindy Doan, both of Rock Springs; seven grandchildren, Jessica, Christopher, Justin, Jamie, Krislynn, Brandy, and Joshua; and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 8, 1994 JAMES ARTHUR “ART” FRENCH OMAHA, Neb.—The body of James Arthur “Art” French was returned to Omaha, Neb. for funeral services and interment. French, 43, of 4647 North 60th St., Omaha, Neb., died at about lam, Sunday, Oct. 2, 1994 at the home of a friend at 1455 Thompson St. No. 4, Rock Springs. He was born Sept. 23, 1951 in Torrington, the son of the late Richard and Dorothy Combs French. He attended schools in Carter Lake, Iowa and Council Bluffs, Neb. He was a carpenter having worked in construction. French was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Survivors include a close friend, Glenna Anderson of Rock Springs; two brothers, Robert D. French of Scottsbluff, Neb. and Wayne A. French of Omaha, two nieces, and two nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 8, 1994 HELEN WRIGHT BENNION SALT LAKE CITY - Funeral services for Helen Wright Bennion were conducted Wednesday, Sept. 14, 1994 in Salt Lake City. Mrs. Bennion, 83, formerly of Rock Springs, died Sept. 11, 1994, in Salt Lake City. She was born Oct. 21, 1910 to Elmer and Elizabeth (Lilly) Hamilton Wright. She married Harris (Harry) W. Bennion Aug. 20, 1945. She served a mission for the LDS Church to the Eastern states. The Bennions raised their family in Rock Springs and owned and operated Bennion Ford Lincoln Mercury for many years. Mrs. Bernion is survived by her husband, Harry Bennion, who resides at 1500 Cottonwood Lane, Salt Lake City, 84117; a son, David Bennion, Salt Lake City; a daughter, Donna Chesler, Salt Lake City; seven grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Mrs. William (Jennie) Erickson, Mrs. Isabelle Kirkham, Sherman E. Wright, Mrs. James E. (Ruth) Faust, and Owen Wright. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Helen Linda Bennion. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 8, 1994 ANNA TIMMER LANDER - Graveside services and interment for Anna Timmer were Saturday, Oct. 1, 1994 at 9 a.m. and the Rev. Edward Hiller officiated. The graveside services and interment were at Green Hill Cemetery in Laramie. Mrs. Timmer, 78, of Lander, died on Wednesday, Sept. 28, 1994 in Lander. She was born Oct. 4, 1915 in Ringgold, Neb. to Steven and Matilda (Hanson) Farrow. She received her high school education in both Tryon, Neb. and North Platte, Neb. before going on to graduate from Kearney State College. She spent the early part of her life teaching in rural schools in North Platte and in Sutherland, Neb. She married Otto Timmer Oct. 25, 1939 in Kearney. She moved from North Platte to Laramie in 1971, then to Rock Springs in 1980, returned to Laramie and later moved to Lander in 1987. Her hobbies were sewing, crocheting and rock hunting. She was a member of the Moose Lodge of Laramie, and the Laramie, Rock Springs and Riverton rock clubs. She was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Theresa and Jack Haddenham; three brothers and one sister. She is survived by her husband, Otto Timmer of Lander; two daughters, Carol Haddenham and her husband Don of Lander; Pat Keelin and her husband Curt of Reliance; a brother, Ingval Farrow of North Platte and one sister, Iverene Haney of Phoenix, Ariz. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 8, 1994 ALICE K. MACGREGOR THERMOPOLIS -- Cremation and a private service have taken place for Alice K. MacGregor. Mrs. MacGregor died Sept. 22, 1994 while visiting relatives in Thermopolis. She was 73. At the time of her death her residence was in Marshall, Mo. Mrs. MacGregor was born in Rock Springs Jan. 20, 1921, the daughter of James and Polly Sampson. She received a master’s degree at Idaho State and was dean of students at Missouri Valley College. Later she became a counselor for the state of Missouri. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Kathryn Lewis, her parents, two brothers, Dr. James Sampson of Story and Gordon Sampson of Salt Lake City; four pieces and three nephews. Survivors include one daughter, Sandy Taylor of Normal, Ill.; and four granddaughters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 8, 1994 RICHARD T. “DICK” MATTHEWS ALPINE - The body of Richard T. "Dick" Matthews has been cremated. A memorial service was held for the family Oct. 1, 1994 in Alpine. Matthews, of Alpine, WY, died Sept. 24, 1994 of a massive heart attack. He was 52 years old. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn of Alpine; his mother, Lola Matthews of Irwin, Idaho; a son, Gregg Matthews of Smoot; two daughters, Tracy Matthews of Idaho Falls and Teri Overman of Fairfield, Calif.; two grandsons, Connor and Jake; one grand daughter, Alexis; a sister, Dorothy M. Pezely of Rock Springs, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, William H. Matthews, former resident of Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 8, 1994 DEIVAL M. GARCIA Memorial services for Dee "Deival" Garcia were Monday, Oct. 3, 1994 at the First Methodist Church at 11 a.m. Mrs. Garcia, 64, of 1111 Mountain Drive, Rock Springs, died at 12:05 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28, 1994 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient since Sept. 29, 1994. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Lamar, Colo., Mrs. Garcia had been in ill health the past several years. She was born June 5, 1930 in Lamar, the daughter of Carl and Martha Lawrence Jones. She had been a resident of Rock Springs since 1962. During her lifetime, she managed the Mountain View Mobile Home Park, and also drove a school bus for Mike Zanetti. She attended school in Lamar. Mrs. Garcia worked as an LPN at the Sand Haven Nursing Home in Lamar for eight years. Survivors include her children, Gilbert and wife, Deneise, Sammy and wife, Trudy, Kelly and her husband, Don Manning, Carolyn and husband, Kerry West; her mother, Martha Jones of Lamar; three brothers, Henry Jones and Carl "Buck" Jones, both of Lamar, and Orin Jones of Olathe, Colo.; one sister, Phyllis Mingus of Mills, eight grandchildren, Stacey, Sammy, Saber, and Spencer Garcia, all of Gillette, Shanda and Shailynne Manning, Justin and Ryan Rice, all of Rock Springs, and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Garcia was preceded in death by her father, Carl Jones. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 8, 1994 CARLOS V. CORDOVA A mass of Christian burial for Carlos V. Cordova was celebrated at 8 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 1, 1994 at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway, Rock Springs. The Rev. William Espenshade officiated. A vigil service with rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 30, 1934 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Carlos Leo Cordova, Bernardo Cordova, Robert M. Cordova, Renaldo Medina, Brandon Brethwaite, and Anthony Cordova. Cordova, 75, of 121 First St., Rock Springs, died at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 28, 1994 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient since Sept. 24, 1984. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Superior, Cordova had been in ill health for several years. He was born Nov. 5, 1918 in Buena Vista, N.M., the son of the late Valentine and Fliz Gonzales Cordova. He attended schools in Las Vegas and married the former Cecelia Archuleta in Sapello, N.M. May 29, 1939. Cor. dova was a coal miner who worked at the Gunn Quealy Coal Mine and Superior for 32 years until his retirement in 1977. He was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church and the United Mine Workers of America. Survivors include his wife, Cecelia Cordova of Rock Springs; two sons, Carlos Cordova of Laramie and Jose Manuel Cordova of Rock Springs; three daughters, Eloina Maddox and Rosemary Cecelia Montoya, both of Denver and Linda Joy Rodriguez of Lyman; one brother, Ben Cordova of Los Angeles; three sisters, Frances Sena of Santa Fe, N.M. and Tina Soto and Martha Waters, both of Albuquerque; 14 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Cordova was preceded in death by one son, Leo Cordova, one brother, Sam Cordova and one sister, Mary Gallegos. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 15, 1994 MARY NOSICH A mass of Christian burial for Mary Nosich was celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 10, 1994 at St. Vivian’s Catholic Church in Superior. The Rev. William Espenshade officiated. A vigil service with rosary was celebrated at 6 p.m. Sunday, Oc. 9, 1994 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Interment was in the Superior Cemetery at Superior. Mrs. Nosich, 78, of No. 9 Premier, Superior, died at 5:29 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6, 1994 at her home. She was born Oct. 25, 1915 in Frederick, Colo., the daughter of the late Marko and Frances Tomianovich Knezovich. When Mrs. Nosich was five months old, her family returned to Superior, where she lived all her life. She attended schools in Superior. She married John Leo Nosich, Sr. in Rock Springs on Feb. 3, 1935, and he preceded her in death on May 22, 1977. Mrs. Nosich was a member of St. Vivian’s Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, John Nosich Jr. and wife, Joan, both of Rock Springs; one daughter, Mrs. Ray (Frances) Zampedri of Superior; one brother, Tony Knezovich of Rock Springs; two sisters, Ms. Ralph (Helen) Mattinson of Rock Springs and Mrs. Russell (Anne) Moyer of Leadville, Colo.; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Nosich was preceded in death by one grandson, Kevin Nosich, who died on April 24, 1982; two brothers, Marion and Peter Knezovich; one sister, Mrs. Elmer (Josephine) Morris; and one sister who died in infancy. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 15, 1994 FRANCES J. “TANNY” THOMAS Funeral services for Frances J. “Tanny” Thomas were conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, 1994 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk ST., Rock Springs. The Rev. Walt Silveria of the First United Methodist church officiated. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Tommy Thomas, Scott Thomas, Troy Thomas, Joe Thomas, Chad Banks and Ronnie Walker. Mrs. Thomas, 83, of 1206 Clark St., Rock Springs, died at 6:05 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, 1994 at St. Mark’s Hospital in Salt Lake City where she had been a patient since Oct. 3. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Thomas died following a lengthy illness. She was born Sept. 7, 1911 in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Alex and Elizabeth Selak Jelouchan. She attended schools in Rock Springs and married James Dave Thomas Sr. in Rock Springs. He preceded her in death in Rock Springs on Sept. 9, 1953. Mrs. Thomas was a retired clerk who worked for Alexander Laundry in Rock Springs for several years. She was a member of the Episcopal Church. Mrs. Thomas played rummy with her son every morning. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Thomas J. and Shirley Thomas and Franklin “Scotty” and Mona Thomas, all of Rock Springs; one brother, Frank Jelouchan of Rock Springs; one sister, Mary Walker of Rock Springs; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Thomas was preceded in death by one son, James Dave “Jim” Thomas who died on Sept. 24, 1994; four brothers, John, Louis, Joe and Phillip Jelouchan, and one sister, Jenny Likwartz. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 15, 1994 KELLY JEAN HOLLOPETER JENNINGS Funeral services for Kelly Jean Hollopeter Jennings were conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 12, 1994 at the First Assembly of God, 1380 Hitching Post Drive, Green River. The Rev. Daniel York conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Miss Jennings, 23, of 700 Crossbow No. 218, Green River, died at 9:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7, 1994 at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City. A longtime resident of Green River, Miss Jennings had been in ill health for the past five years. She was born April 18, 1971 in Santa Barbara, Calif., the daughter of Terill and Carol Keeton Jennings. She attended schools in Green River and was a graduate of the Green River High School with the class of 1990. Miss Jennings worked as a volunteer for the U.S. Forest Service. She was a member of the First Assembly of God in Green River. Miss Jennings played bingo and was a member of the YWCA Teen Girls, the Girl Scouts of America and the Brownies. Survivors include her parents, Otto and Carol Hollopeter, both of Green River; one brother, Chris Hollopeter of Camp Pendleton, Calif.; one sister, Melissa Hollopeter of Green River; her paternal grandmother, Patsy Hess of Idaho Falls, Idaho; her maternal grandmother, Billie Jean Keeton of Green River; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her father, Terrill Jennings; her paternal grandfather, Virgil Jennings Sr.; and her paternal grandmother, Anna Mae Banaszkiewicz. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 15, 1994 JOHN FRED “MOSKY” MOSKOVITA The body of John Fred “Mosky” Moskovita has been cremated. Moskovita, 73, of 329 Mansface Terrace No. 315, Green River, died at 7:15 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 8, 1994 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient since Sept. 30, 1994. A resident of Green River since 1990 and former resident of Grants Pass, Ore., and Rouge River, Ore. Moskovita died following a lengthy illness. He was born March 15, 1921 in San Pedro, Calif., the son of Jack and Jessie Atchley Moskovita. He attended schools in Los Angeles and married the former Arlene Purinton in Grants Pass in 1961. She preceded him in death in 1987. Moskovita was the manager of the Elks Lodge in Grants Pass until 1964 when he became disabled. Moskovita was a fly fisherman who was a pro fly tier. His hobbies included being outdoors and he was a weather fanatic. Survivors include his mother, Jessie of Central Point, Ore.; one son, John "Jack" Moskovita of Green River; one brother, Bill Moskovita of Central Point and one sister, Audrey Hugoboom of Grants Pass; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one niece and three nephews. He was preceded in death by his father and one brother. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 22, 1994 JAMES E. “JIM” SONGSTER Funeral services for James E. “Jim” Songster were conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, 1994 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Steven Todd of the First Baptist Church conducted the services. Masonic graveside funeral services and interment were in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Jim Probst, Ray Black, Chuck Teters, Emil “Bart” Bartolic, Ron Harvey and Don Kinder. Honorary pallbearers were John Tennant, Rudy Yardas, Ray Sarcletti and Bruno Bonicelli. Songster, 81, of 428 Walnut St., Rock Springs, died at 3 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 13, 1994 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient since Oct. 9, 1994. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Songster died following a lengthy illness. He was born April 3, 1913 in Louisville, Ky., the son of the late Tandy and Maude Lee Songster. He attended schools and graduated from high school in Louisville. Songster married the former Rosalle Michelson July 26, 1932 in New Albany, Ind. and she preceded him in death Nov. 6, 1964. He later married the former Betty Schaible in Kemmerer on Aug. 4, 1967. Songster was a retired coal miner who worked in several local coal mines. He also retired from the Wyoming Highway Department on June 1, 1979 after working as a district sign man for 25 years. He was active in the Masonic Lodge No. 12, the Rock Springs Shriners Club and the Order of the Eastern Star. Survivors include his wife, Betty of Rock Springs; one son of James and Rosalle Songster, Joseph B. Songster and wife, Miriam of Rawlins; two sons, Daniel Bensing and wife, Mickie of Kingsport, Tenn. and James Bensing and wife, Nancy, both of Wall, N.J.; one daughter, Linda Lyons of Ocean Grove, N.J.; seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and first wife, Songster was preceded in death by brothers and sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 22, 1994 WILLIAM J. “BILL” COFFEY Funeral services for William J. “Bill” Coffey were conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 20, 1994 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Walt Silveria of the First United Methodist Church officiated. Military graveside funeral services and interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Curtis Simkins, Art Pivik, Brad Dolezal, Ron McMillan, Travis Clark and Don MacDonald. Coffey, 78, of 218 Hay St., Rock Springs, died at about 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 14, 1994 at the home of his sister at 2 Los Palos Drive, San Luis Obispo, Calif. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Coffey had been in ill health for the past four years. He was born Jan. 10, 1916 in Rock Springs, the son of the late Chris and Clara Moon Coffey. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a Rock Springs High School graduate. Coffey was a retired U.S. Army veteran of World War II who served in North Africa, Italy, Tunisia, French Morocco and the French campaigns. HE was a retired maintenance man who worked for the Stauffer Chemical Company. Coffey was a member of the American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24 and the B.P.O. Elks Lodge. Survivors include one sister, Blanche K. Dolezal of San Luis Obispo; one niece, June Sprage of Paso Robles, Calif.; one nephew, Warren Dolezal of San Luis Obispo; two grand-nephews, Brad W. Dolezal and Todd R. Dolezal, both of San Luis Obispo; two grand-nieces, Kari M. Dolezal and Zana R. Vaccarezza, both of San Luis Obispo; and one great-grand-niece, Holly Brook Dolezal. In addition to his parents, Coffey was preceded in death by one brother, Gordon W. Coffey who died on November 30, 1988. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 22, 1994 NELS ALFORD PHILBRICK MANILA, Utah—The body of Nels Alford Philbrick has been cremated. Philbrick, 83, of P.O. Box 205, Manila, Utah, died at 4:44 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 11, 1994 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient since Sept. 12, 1954. A resident of Manila for 54 years and former resident of Green River, Philbrick had been in ill health for the past several months. He was born Oct. 10, 1911 in Burntfork, the son of the late Charles and Anna Jensen Philbrick. He attended schools in Wyoming and married the former Mabel Williams in Cody on Aug. 29, 1935. She preceded him in death Feb. 8, 1994 in Green River. Philbrick was a self-employed mechanic for many years. He provided electricity to Manila several years before REA came to the area. Survivors include two sisters, Pearl Zimmerman of Green River and Ada Trunell of California; several nieces and nephews including Elmer Widie of Riverdale, Utah. In addition to his parents and wife, Philbrick was preceded in death by two brothers, John and Charles; and one sister, Charlotte. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 22, 1994 JACQUELINE ELISA HARMS A mass of Christian burial for Jacqueline Elisa Harms was celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 21, 1994 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 20 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Mrs. Harms, 60, of 1460 Dewar Drive No. 43, Rock Springs, died at 2:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 15, 1994 at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City. A resident of Rock Springs since 1973 and former resident of Lodi, Calif., Mrs. Harms had been in ill health since December 1993. She was born Aug. 15, 1934 in Trinidad, Spain, the daughter of Errol and Esmey Gardine Franco. She attended schools in Trinidad and was a high school graduate in Trinidad with the class of 1961. Mrs. Harms also attended secretarial school in Trinidad. She married Marvin Harms in Mandan, N.D, April 13, 1964, and he preceded her in death in Thermopolis June 13, 1994. Mrs. Harms was a member of the Roman Catholic Church and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 151. Survivors include her parents, Errol and Esmey Franco of Toronto, Canada, two sons and daughters-in-law, Bruce and Vicky Martin and Andrew and Diana Martin, all of Rock Springs; two sons, Joe Franco of Italy and Kevin Martin of Evanston; two daughters, Anne Carr of Rock Springs and Elisa Harms of Lander; four brothers, Don, Garvin, Waybren and Kenrick; six sisters, Margaret, Deanna, Heather, Sandra, Bianca and Jessica; and five grandchildren, Joey Franco, David and Jessica Martin and Tyler and Travis Carr. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Harms was preceded in death by one grandson, Aaron Carr. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 29, 1994 JEFFREY LEE PETERSON Funeral services for Jeffrey Lee Peterson were conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, 1994 at the LDS Stake Center, 120 Shoshone, Green River. Bishop David Harmon conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearers were Kevin Haugh, Tom Hermansen, Brad Osterling, Paul Brennan, Tim Brown, Bob Storti, Mark Peterson and Joshua Peterson. Honorary pallbearers were the Union Pacific Locomotive Engineers. Peterson, 36, of 240 Evans St., Green River, died at 3:37 a.m. Monday, Oct. 17, 1994 at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City, where he had been a patient since Oct. 14, 1994. A lifelong resident of Green River, Peterson had been in ill health since March 18, 1994. He was born July 30, 1958 in Rock Springs, the son of Leland R. and Dorothy L. Theis Peterson. He attended school sin Green River and was a graduate of Green River High School with the class of 1976. He attended Western Wyoming Community College in Rock Springs. Peterson married the former Carole Bircher April 4, 1986 at the Union Congregational Church in Green River. He worked as the locomotive engineer and manager of operating practices for the Union Pacific Railroad for 15 years. He was a member of the LDS Church, the Green River Bowling League and the Rolling Green Country Club. Survivors include his wife, Carole of Green River; his parents, Leland Peterson of Green River and Dorothy Walker of St. Louis, MO.; one son, Lance Peterson of Green River; two daughters, Brandi and Alexandra Peterson, both of Green River; one brother, Mark Peterson of Green River; two sisters, Cindy Major of Lyman and Debbie Tucker of St. Louis; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 29, 1994 MARGARET M. KIDMAN A mass of Christian burial for Margaret M. Kidman was celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 24, 1994 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were grandsons, Dr. David Fermelia, Michael Fermelia, Stephen Fermelia, Dr. Donald DeCino, Duane Kidman, Darold Kidman and Devin Kidman. Giftbearers were granddaughters, Dr. Cathy DeCino, Gracie Fermelia, Denise Hoffman and Cindy Kidman. Readers were Diana Kidman and Stephen Fermelia. Mrs. Kidman, 83, of 818 Dewar Drive, Rock Springs, died at about 9 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 19, 1994 at her home in Rock Springs. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Kidman died following a sudden illness. She was born May 18, 1911 in Louisville, Colo., the daughter of the late Michael and Suzanna Petrun Motichka. Mrs. Kidman attended schools in Colorado and Winton. She married Orson Grange Kidman in Ogden, Utah, Aug. 3, 1933, and he preceded her in death in Rock Springs Jan. 3, 1991. Mrs. Kidman was a member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church of Rock Springs and her hobby was needlework. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Ronald and Lillian Kidman of Jackson, Mich.; one daughter and son-in-law, Dolores and Ed Fermelia of Rock Springs; two brothers, John Motichka of Rawlins and George Motichka of Glenwood Springs, Colo.; one sister, Mrs. Dellas (Dorothy) Larsen of Rock Springs; nine grandchildren, Dr. David Fermelia of Los Angeles, Dr. Cathy F. DeCino of Denver, Michael Fermelia of Rock Springs, Duane and Darold Kidman, both of Arlington, Texas, Diana Kidman and Denise Hoffman, both of Charlotte, N.C., Stephen Fermelia of Rock Springs, and Devin Kidman of Jackson; two great-grandsons, Dan DeCino and Trevor Hoffman; and one great-great-granddaughter, Andrea DeCIno and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Kidman was preceded in death by two sisters, Mary Tynsky and Ann Rodzinak; and two brothers, Michael and Andrew Motichka. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 29, 1994 JIMMY HAROLD KEITH Funeral services for Jimmy Harold Keith were conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, 1994 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Jesse Yharra of the First Assembly of God conducted the services. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park in Rock Springs with graveside services conducted by the Rev. John Ratcliff of New Life Ministries. Keith, 33, of 657 North Front St., Rock Springs, died at about 8:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, 1994 at Union Pacific milemarker 302.25 in Rock Springs, Keith was struck by a train. A resident of Rock Springs for the past two years and former resident of Las Vegas, Nev., Keith was born June 17, 1961 in La Junta, Colo., the son of Sherman Harold and Alzada Gertrude Eads Keith. He attended schools in Lamar, Colo., and Rock Springs. He worked as a dishwasher for Village Inn in Rock Springs. Keith was a member of the First Assembly of God. Survivors include his mother, Gertrude Keith of Rock Springs; one brother, Robert Keith of Rock Springs; and one sister and brother-in-law, Ramona and Greg Beauchamp of Rock Springs. Keith was preceded in death by his father, Sherman H. Keith, who died in 1977. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 29, 1994 “VERA” LENA ELICH A mass of Christian burial for “Vera” Lena Elich was concelebrated by the Rev. William Espenshade of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church and the Rev. Fred Wendel of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, 1994 at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway, Rock Springs. A vigil service with rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, 1994 at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway, Rock Springs. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Scott Kelly, Brian Kelly, Paul Hiltner, Helmut Wise, Rod Gabol and Darell Jones. Honorary pallbearers were Joe Faglin, Freddie Russell, Bob Woods and Jerome Powell. Mrs. Elich, 75, of 329 H St., Rock Springs, died at 4:05 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 23, 1994 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient since Oct. 17, 1994. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Elich died following a lengthy illness. She was born July 24, 1919 in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Joseph and Katie Ardisone DeCora. Mrs. Elich attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1937. She married William C. “Kaiser” Elich in Rock Springs on Feb. 10, 1946, and he preceded her in death on Dec. 14, 1986 in Rock Springs. Mrs. Elich was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary. Survivors include four aunts, Mary Radosevich, Lena Goettina and Hanna DeCora, all of Rock Springs, and Minnie Ardisone of Los Angeles; one niece, Mrs. Howard (Kay) Kelly; one nephew, Joe DeCora, both of Rock Springs; several grand-nieces and grand-nephews; and several great-grand-nieces and great-grand-nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Elich was preceded in death by one brother, Lawrence DeCora. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 29, 1994 MICHAEL J. YAKIMOVICH A mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 26, 1994 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, 1994 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were John Yakimovich, August Seneshale, Nunzi Malo, Curt Melson, Lewis Zaversnik, John Marushack. Honorary pallbearers were Andrew Yakimovich, Frank Zaversnik, Phil Zaversnik, and Jack Lebar. Yakimovich, 93, of 1207 11th St., Rock Springs, died at 2 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, 1994 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient for one week. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Yakimovich had been in ill health for the past one year. He was born Dec. 15, 1900 in Harcar, Luca, Czechoslovakia, the son of the late Michael and Mary Banyas Yakimovich. He attended schools in Rock Springs and married the former Mary Zaversnik on Aug. 13, 1949 in Rock Springs. Yakimovich was a retired coal miner, having worked for the Union Pacific Coal Company for 60 years. He also worked as a handyman and delivered wood for Superior Lumber Company. Yakimovich was a member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church and the United Mine Workers of America. Survivors include his wife, Mary of Rock Springs; one daughter and son-in-law, Yvonne and Curtis Melson of Rock Springs; one stepdaughter and son-in-law, Ruth and Nunzi Malo of Portland, Conn.; one stepson and daughter-in-law, August and Sue Seneshale of Rock Springs; two brothers, John Yakimovich of Rock Springs and Andrew Yakimovich of Denver, Colo.; three grandchildren, Christopher, Michael and Laura Melson of Rock Springs; six step-grandchildren, Pierre, Joe and David Seneshale and Alerica Flor, all of Rock Springs and Maureen Duffy of Hebron, Conn., Kim Franklin of Cromwell, Conn.; two step-great-granddaughters, Megan and Erin Duffy of Hebron, Conn.; one step-great-grandson, Micahel Seneshale of Rock Springs; and several nieces and one nephew. In addition to his parents, Yakimovich was preceded in death by one son, Micahel Yakimovich Jr. who died in 1978; five sisters, Ann Larsen, Mary Yakimovich, Helen Colombo, Verna Kosovich and Verna Yakimovich; and one brother in infancy, Adam Yakimovich. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 29, 1994 JOSEPH “JOE” CARPER MCCARTY The body of Joseph “Joe” Carper McCarty was taken to Salt Lake City for cremation and memorial services were Monday, Oct. 24, 1994 at 1 p.m. at the Farson Community Hall. McCarty, 81, of Lower Farson Cutoff Road, Farson, died at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, 1994 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient since Oct. 10, 1994. He was born in Whiteland, Ind. Aug. 15, 1913, the son of Chester Arthur and Anna Carper McCarty. He moved with his family to Brule, Neb. in 1922. He graduated from Brule High School with the class of 1935. For many years he farmed for the family, eventually purchasing the acreage northeast of Brule. He enlisted in the United States Army in 1941, but returned to Brule before final acceptance because of a heart condition. Through dairying and farming he maintained the family home. He married the former Marie K. Nielson Jan. 20, 1956 in Kimball, Neb. They resided in Brule until April of 1968 when they moved to Eden Valley. McCarty worked on various ranches and farms until his retirement. His latest employers were Dude and Shirley DeLambert who have been family friends for many years. His hobbies included his work of farming, rock hunting and fishing as well as spending time with his family. He was a Wyoming Cowboy football and basketball fan, rarely missing a game broadcast. Survivors include his wife, Marie of Farson; one son and daughter-in-law, Edwin and Dorothy McCart of Farson; a daughter and son-in-law, Peggy and George Hall of Farson; two brothers, Bill of San Bruno, Calif., Jerrold “Rick” of Missoula, Mont., and one sister, Terrence McNutt of Sundance; six granddaughters, Christie Sabourin and her husband, Ed and Amanda Fullmer, both of Farson, Annamary Haney of Rock Springs and her husband, Doug, Rita McCarty of Casper and Alexandria Hall of California; three grandsons, David Joe “D.J.” Fullmer and Aaron Fullmer, both of Rock Springs, and George Hall II of California; two great-grandchildren, Zachary Haney and Natasha Sabourin. Several nieces and nephews also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Charles (1987), John (1986) and Jim (1987, one sister, Treva (1926), and one granddaughter, Robyn Fullmer (1986). --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 29, 1994 MARJORIE ELLEN DEXTER HICKS WASHINGTON TERRACE, Utah—Funeral services for Marjorie Ellen Dexter Hicks were Wednesday, Oct. 26, 1994 at 11 a.m. at the Washington Terrace 5th Ward Chapel, 360 W. 5100 S. Interment was in Washington Heights Memorial Park. Mrs. Hicks, 76, died Friday, Oct. 21, 1994 at her home of cancer. She was born Nov. 25, 1917 in Cumberland, a daughter of Samuel and Mary Ellen Williams Dexter. She was reared and educated in Superior. She graduated from Superior High School and from beauty college in Salt Lake City. On July 9, 1939, she married George Mitton Hicks in Superior. He preceded her in death. She was employed at IRS and later at Hill AFB as a clerk typist, retiring in 1980. She was a member of the Washington Terrace LDS 5th Ward and had served in the Young Women’s presidency, as a visiting teacher and as a teacher in the Primary and Sunday School. Mrs. Hicks’ hobbies were crocheting, knitting, ceramics, music, organ, piano, saxophone, sports, reading and doing crafts and projects at the Washington Terrace Senior Citizens Center. Mrs. Hicks had been a resident of Washington Terrace for 51 years. Survivors include one son, Kenneth G. (Linda) Hicks, Clearfield; one daughter, Karen Hicks (Gordon) Sant, Washington Terrace; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Also surviving are one brother, Raymond (Virginia) Dexter, Casper; a sister, Mrs. Theron (Mae) Green, Salt Lake City. She was preceded in death by her parents and two sons, Darrel and Dale Hicks. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 29, 1994 CHARLES LAVERNE BANTZ WAMSUTTER—The body of Charles LaVerne Bantz was returned to Auburn, Neb., for services and interment was in the Park Hill Cemetery in Syracuse, Neb. Bantz, 47, of 7100 South 31st Place, Lincoln, Neb., died at about 12 a.m. Monday, Oct. 24, 1994 at Wamsutter. According to the Sweetwater County Coroner’s Office, Bantz died of natural causes in the back of a semi-tractor trailer at a truck-stop in Wamsutter. A resident of Lincoln, Neb., for two weeks and former resident of Auburn, Neb., and Wichita, Kan., he was born Feb. 6, 1947 in Auburn, the son of Wilbur and Margaret Lucille Stephens Bantz. Bantz attended schools in Auburn and was a graduate of Auburn High School with the class of 1965. He married the former Luan Swanson in Johnson, Neb., on Feb. 10, 1968. Bantz was a truck driver, having worked for Roadway Express, Inc. since August 1991. He was a member of the Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Luan of Lincoln; two daughters; and three brothers. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 29, 1994 CORDELLE JAMES MYERS Funeral services for Cordelle James Myers were conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, 1994 at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel, Green River. The Rev. Walt Silveria of the First United Methodist Church officiated. Cremation followed. Myers, infant twin son of Joshua and Dana Myers of 1490 Bridger No. 21, Green River, died at 2:48 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 16, 1994 shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. He was born Oct. 16, 1994 in Green River, the son of Joshua and Dana Copeland Myers. Survivors include his parents, Joshua and Dana Myers of Green River; one twin brother, Krystopher Paul Myers of Green River; one sister, Marissa Marie Copeland of Green River; his paternal grandparents, Gene and Cindy Harsha and Mike and Darcy Myers, all of Green River; his maternal grandparents, Jerry and Virginia Dace of Cuba, Mo., and Jerry and Charlotte Copeland of Green River; his great-grandparents, Maxine Myers of Reliance, Lawrence Snyder of Kingman, Arizona and Milton and Buelah Barton of Boss, Mo.; his great-great-grandmother, Catherine Snyder of Windber, Pa.; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Ralph L. Myers Sr., Donna Mae Snyder, John Wesley and Helen Genice Copeland, and Raymon A. and Bertha M. Carden. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 5, 1994 EVELYN LEWIS Funeral services for Evelyn Lewis were conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 2, 1994 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. John Pennington of the St. John’s Episcopal Church officiated. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Bill McMillan, Rennard Jensen, Tom Manatos, Bob Tatman, Dr. John Gosar and Jack Jensen. Mrs. Lewis, 89, of 433 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs, died at about 6 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 29, 1994 at her home in Rock Springs. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Miss Lewis had been in ill health the past six months. She was born Feb. 6, 1905 in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Ben and Mary S. Morgan Lewis. She attended school sin Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1923. Miss Lewis attended the University of Wyoming and earned a bachelor of arts degree in Elementary School Education. She was a retired elementary school teacher, having worked for 38 years, teaching in several schools throughout Wyoming, including Lincoln School in Rock Springs until her retirement in 1967. Mrs. Lewis was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion, the Order of the Eastern Star, Delta Kappa Gamma, and AARP. Survivors include two brothers, Boyd L. Lewis of Rock Springs and William K. Lewis of Titusville, Fla.; one sister, Betty Lewis of Rock Springs; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Miss Lewis was preceded in death by three brothers, John M. Lewis, Richard Lewis, and Ben Lewis Jr. and one sister, Gertrude M. Lewis. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 5, 1994 KILBURN IVORY PORTER EVANSTON—The body of Kilburn Ivory Porter was returned to Evanston for services and interment. Porter, 72, of 618 Ninth St., Evanston, died on or about Tuesday, Oct. 26, 1994 on the Aspen Mountain Road, approximately six miles southeast of Rock Springs. According to Sweetwater County Coroner Dale S. Majhanovich, an autopsy performed Saturday morning revealed that Porter died of natural causes while gold prospecting. He was born March 25, 1922, the son of Frank and Myrtle Ivory Field Porter. He attended schools in Wyoming. Porter married the former Elaine Hamel. He was the owner and operator of a retail fireworks store. Survivors include his wife, Elaine of Evanston; and one son, Darrell Porter. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 5, 1994 LUELLA “LILY” BIGLER KEMEMRER—Funeral services for Luella “Lily” Bigler were Saturday at 11 a.m. Oct. 29, 1994 in the LDS Stake Center in Kemmerer. Interment was in the Kemmerer Cemetery. Mrs. Bigler, 87, died Oct. 26, 1994 in the South Lincoln Medical Center in Kemmerer. She was born Feb. 13, 1907 in Montpelier, Idaho, the daughter of Charles Henry and Caroline (Jensen) Teuscher. She married Arnold Burton Bigler in Paris, Idaho, Aug. 4, 1930. He preceded her in death. She was a member of the LDS Church in which she participated in various callings, including Primary, Sunday School and Relief Society. She was a member of the Royal Neighbors of America. She worked for many years at the South Lincoln Medical Center in food preparation. Her hobbies included sewing, tending children and cooking for others. She is survived by a son, Kennard Bigler of Green River; three daughters, Eve Hale and LaRae Somers, both of Kemmerer, and Sue Cannon of Evanston; four brothers, Lewis Teuscher, Sid Teuscher and Vern Teuscher, all of Montpelier and Woodruff Teuscher of Twin Falls, Idaho; two sisters, Mabel Caselton and Verda Homer, both of Montpelier; 12 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Charles and Roial; and one sister, Viola Eschler. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 5, 1994 LILIAN B. AXTON SWINDON, England—Funeral services for Lilian B. Axton were conducted at Christ Church, Swindon, England on Friday, Nov. 4, 1994 at 2:30 p.m. Mrs. Axton, 94, of Swindon, died Friday, Oct. 28, 1994. She was born Jan. 7, 1900 in Maimesbury, Wiltshire, England, the daughter of Alfred and Elizabeth Webb. She married Harry Axton of Cirencester, Gloucestershire, England on June 12, 1924. She is survived by two daughters, Cynthia Hyde of Swindon, England and Mollie Yowell of Green River; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Mrs. Axton was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and youngest daughter, Gillian Axton. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 11, 1994 Mike Filipovich Dies Thursday Mike J. Filipovich, 78, of 321 Pinion St., Rock Springs, died at 1:25 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, 1994 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient since Nov. 6, 1994. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Filipovich had been in ill health for the past several years. He was born June 20, 1916 in Rock Springs, the son of the late John and Mary Mi????cich Filipovich. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1934. Filipovich married the former Leona McComas in Manila, Utah Aug. 5, 19??, and she preceded him in death Dec. 22, 1963. He later married the former Cenia A Matison Riley in Las Vegas, Nev., in June of 1979, and she preceded him in death on March 1, 1983. Filipovich was a retired miner, having worked in the Union Pacific Coal Mines and for the FMC Corp. He was a member of the Roman Catholic Church and the United Mine Workers of America. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Doug (Merilyn) Dykes and Mrs. Virgil (Michelle) Biggins, both of Rock Springs and Mrs. Dade (Carol Rae) Martin of Las Vegas; seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and both wives, Filipovich was preceded in death by one son, John Howard Filipovich and one brother, Ben Phillips. Following cremation, inurnment will be in the Mountain View Cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 12, 1994 PAUL JEFFERSON BERRY Funeral services for Paul Jefferson Berry were conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Bo Perrin of the Church of Christ conducted the services. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Bruce Berry, Dana Paul Nichols, Glenn Roy Berry, Paul Glenn Berry, Duke Berry and Jim Nichols. Berry, 79, of 2900 Westridge Drive, Rock Springs, died at 3:51 p.m. Nov. 6, 1994 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient since Nov. 4, 1994. A resident of Rock Springs for the past 15 years and former resident of Texas, Berry had been in ill health for the past three months. He was born Sept. 2, 1915 in Midway, Texas, the son of the late Floyd Jefferson and Mable McMains Berry. Berry attended schools in Corpus Christi, Texas, and married the former Roy “Dessie” Jones in Corpus Christi Dec. 27, 1940. Berry was the owner and operator of Berry Lubrication Services. He was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife, Roy “Dessie” Berry of Rock Springs; three sons, Bruce Berry of Dallas and Glenn Roy and Duke Berry, both of Rock Springs; one daughter, Dana Paul Nichols of Burbank, Calif.; one brother, G.W. Berry of San Antonio, Texas; one sister, Maritza Gresham of Jonah, Texas; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Berry was preceded in death by one brother and one sister. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 12, 1994 GLENN CAROL BERRY The body of Glenn Carol Berry was returned to Zapata, Texas for services and interment. Berry, 77, of 2 Villa Real Ave., Zapata, died Monday, Nov. 7, 1994 at 8:04 p.m. shortly after being admitted to Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A longtime resident of Zapata, Berry died following a sudden illness. He was born Feb. 18, 1917 in Graveton, Texas, the son of the late Floyd Jefferson and Mable McMains Berry. He attended schools in Corpus Christi, Texas, Spur, Texas, and Slaton, Texas, and married the former Myrtis Nicholson in Corpus Christi March 10, 1943. She preceded him in death in Houston Feb. 11, 1978. Berry was a retired cattle rancher, and also worked as hunting and fishing guide. He was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Howard (Nicki) Cone and Mrs. Fred (Joyce) Doane, both of Zapata and Mrs. Jerrel (Carol) Shockley of San Benito, Texas; one brother, G.W. Berry of San Antonio, Texas; one sister, Maritza Gresham of Jonah, Texas; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Berry was preceded in death by one son in infancy; two brothers, Paul J. Berry, who died Nov. 6, 1994 and Burtis Berry; and one sister, Nita Hisey. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 12, 1994 ANNE JELACA Following cremation, a memorial service for Anne Jelaca was conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, 1994 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 150 Mesa Drive, Rock Springs. Inurnment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Rock Springs. Mrs. Jelaca, 76, of 2271 Burdette Drive, Roseburg, Ore., died Saturday morning, Oct. 29, 1994 at the Good Samaritan Hospital in Portland, Ore. where she had been a patient for one month. A resident of Roseburg for the past 13 years and former longtime resident of Rock Springs and Superior, Mrs. Jelaca had been in ill health for the past several months. She was born Aug. 18, 1918 in Winton, the daughter of the late Robert and Mary Ivankovich Majhanovich. Mrs. Jelaca attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1936. She married John Jelaca in Rock Springs Sept. 11, 1936. Mrs. Jelaca worked as a clerk for many years for the Union Mercantile Company in Rock Springs. She was a member of the Johovah’s Witnesses. Survivors include her husband, John of Roseburg; one son, Robert John “B.J.” Jelaca of Bakersfield, Calif.; one daughter, Evelyn Chaffin of Roseburg; three brothers, John “Brownie”, Robert, and Albert Majhanovich, all of Rock Springs; one sister, Mrs. Clem (Margaret) Dickinson of Gillette; 14 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Jelaca was preceded in death by one brother, Steve Majhanovich who died on March 16, 1987; and one grandson, Barton John Jelaca, who died Oct. 23, 1957. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 12, 1994 PATRICIA ANNE HARRIS Funeral services for Patricia Ann Harris were conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 7, 1994 at the First Congregational Church, 1275 Adams Ave., Rock Springs. Mrs. Jean Wade conducted the service. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens north of Rock Springs. Pallbearers were her sons, Kenneth, Albert, Steven, Christopher, Patrick and Tracy. Mrs. Harris, 57, of 1304 Main Street, Reliance, died at 1:56 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, 1994 at the LDS Medical Center in Salt Lake City where she had been a patient since Oct. 31, 1944. She was born June 20, 1937 in Reliance, the daughter of James P. and Burchal Spencer Kelley. She attended schools in Reliance and was a graduate of Reliance High School. Mrs. Harris also earned an associate of arts degree from Western Wyoming Community College. She married Richard W. Harris Dec. 31, 1955 in Rock Springs. Mrs. Harris worked as a secretary for the United States Postal Service. She was a member of the First Congregational Church. Survivors include her husband, Richard of Reliance; her mother, Burchal Kelley of Reliance; six sons, Albert and Patrick Harris, both of Reliance, Christopher Harris of Rock Springs, Steven Harris of Green River, Tracy Harris of Cheyenne and Kenneth Harris of Taos, N.M.; one brother, Hugh S. Kelley of Rock Springs; one sister, Mrs. Halsey (Margaret Alma) Taylor San Jose, Calif.; three grandsons; five granddaughters; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, James P. Kelley, who died on Nov. 25, 1979, and one brother, James Kelley, who died in 1969. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 12, 1994 LEO KOZOLA A mass of Christian burial for Leo Kozola was celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, 1994 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8, 1994 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Thomas D. Thomas, Michael Paul Thomas, Brian Dean Kozola, Edward Angelovich, John Angelovich and Carl Bozner. Kozola, 80, of 339 I St., Rock Springs, died at 5:50 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, 1994 at the Wyoming Medical Center in Casper where he had been a patient since Oct. 14, 1994. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Kozola died following a brief illness. He was born Nov. 15, 1913 in Gunn, the son of the late Michael and Ursula Adovnik Kozola. Kozola attended schools in Yugoslavia and Rock Springs and worked for the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). He married the former Kathryn Zembo in Manila, Utah Nov. 19, 1938. Kozola was a retired miner, having worked for the Union Pacific Coal Company from 1934 to 1954 and FMC Corp from June 23, 1954 until his retirement on Dec. 1, 1983. Kozola was a gardener. He was a member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Kathryn Kozola of Rock Springs; two sons and daughters-in-law, Leo P. and Mary Kozola and Kenneth D. and Pam Kozola, all of Casper; one daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and David L. Thomas of Rock Springs; five sisters, Mrs. John (Angela) Angelovich, Mrs. Frank (Ann) Lebar, and Mrs. Christina Booth, all of Rock Springs and Mrs. Joe (Justine) Naglich and Mrs. Roy (Antionette) Ames; four grandchildren, Michael Thomas, as student attended the University of Wyoming in Laramie; Thomas D. Thomas and wife, Jody of Denver, Kristi Kozola of Casper and Brian Kozola, who is attending the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colo.; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Kozola was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 12, 1994 MINNIE CLEMENTINE ANSON Funeral services for Minnie Clementine Anson were conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 9, 1994 at the First Assembly of God, 1380 Hitching Post Drive, Green River. The Rev. Walt Silveria of the First United Methodist Church officiated. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Mrs. Anson, 54, of 1045 Medicine Bow No. 2, Green River, died at 1:35 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, 1994 at her home in Green River. A resident of Green River for the past eight years and former resident of Granger, Mrs. Anson had been in ill health for the past several months. She was born Sept. 5, 1940 in Glenrock, the daughter of Roy and August Kretz Whittiker [sic]. Mrs. Anson attended school sin Granger and was a graduate of the Granger High School. She married John Anson in Granger on Oct. 19, 1956. Mrs. Anson worked as a custodian for RPI at the Stauffer Chemical Company for 17 years until ill health caused her to retire. Survivors include her husband, John of Green River; her mother, Augusta Whittiker of Casper; four sons, Scott, John and Michael Anson, all of Green River and James Anson of Cheyenne; two daughters, Mrs. Doug (Vale?) Myers and Mrs. Harold (Tracy) Myers, all of Green River; two brothers, George Whittiker of Green River and Steven Whittiker of Casper; four sisters, Mary Moran of Granger, Vicki and Anna Mae Whittiker, both of Casper, and Janie Redanbaugh of Wheatland; 15 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Anson was preceded in death by her father, Roy Whittiker. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 12, 1994 KATHERINE XERAKIS Funeral services for Katherine Xerakis were conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, 1994 at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 405 N St., Rock Springs. The Very Rev. Lukas Kotzakis officiated. A prayer service was conducted at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 4, 1994 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Joe Gaviotis, Mike Gaviotis, Milan Pryich, Sam Hansen, Lee Corwell and Ted King. Mrs. Xerakis, 76, of 711 Ludvig St., Rock Springs, died at 11:36 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 1, 1994 at the home of her daughter, 3057 Constitution Drive, West Valley City, Utah. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Xerakis had been in ill health the past one month. She was born Oct. 19, 1918 in Hanna, the daughter of the late Paul and Evelyn Chakakis Bekakis. She attended schools in Rock Springs and married Sam Xerakis in Rock Springs on June 30, 1935. He preceded her in death Nov. 29, 1969. Mrs. Xerakis was a retired warehouse manager, having worked for School District No. 1. She also worked as a clerk at the Union Merc for many years. She was a member of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. Survivors include two daughters, Angie Corwell of West Valley City and Marilyn King of Orlando, Fla.; two brothers, Mike Bekakis of Rock Springs and John Bekakis of Walnut Creek, Calif.; two sisters, Bessie ZouZounis and Zora Espillac, both of San Francisco; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. ---- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 12, 1994 UMBERTO ALBERT FOIANINI FORT BRIDGER—Funeral mass for Umberto Albert Foianini were Friday, Nov. 11, at 10 a.m. in St. Helen’s Catholic Church in Fort Bridger. Foianini, 82, died Nov. 6 in the Mills Hospital in San Mateo, Calif. He was born Jan. 2, 1912 in Santa Maria, Italy, the son of Guido and Ionne (Gianelli) Foianini. He was married to Alivera Covolo for 61 years. They have lived in San Mateo since 1952. He is survived by his wife, Alivera Foianini of San Mateo; two sons, Albert Joseph Foianini of Belmont, Calif. and Anthony Foianini of Santa Rosa, Calif.; one daughter, Rose Marie Biassoti of Lafayette, Calif.; four brothers, Paul Forester of Belmont, Sasto Foianini of Rock Springs, Primo Foianini of Salt Lake City and Gino Foianini of Lyman; four sisters, Irene Hagge of Rancho Cordova, Calif., Anne Price of Clear Lake, Calif., Edea Chelotti of Stockton, Calif., and Eve Rising of Redding, Calif.; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, Vincent Foianini and two sisters, Virginia Hanling and Joanne Foianini. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 12, 1994 JOHN CLAYTON HANSEN Following cremation, memorial services for John Clayton Hansen were conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, 1994 at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel, 263 East Flaming Gorge Way, Green River. The Rev. Michael Scott of the Hilltop Baptist Church conducted the services. Hansen, 55, of 409 Bramwell St., Green River, died at 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 3, 1994 shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A resident of Green River for 30 years and former resident of Missouri and Bitter Creek, Hansen died following a sudden illness. He was born Nov. 2, 1939 in Willow Springs, Mo., the son of John H. and Edith Hallet Hansen. Hansen attended schools in Willow Springs and was a graduate of the Willow Springs High School with the class of 1957. He married the former Mae Jeanette Melin in Jackson June 14, 1960. Hansen worked as a conductor for the Union Pacific Railroad. He was a member of the Federation for North American Wild Sheep, the National Rifle Association and the American Hunting Club. Survivors include his wife, Mae of Green River; his mother, Edith of Willow Springs, four sons and two daughters-in-law, Carl L. and June Hansen and Clifton R. and Debbie Hansen, all of Green River and Donald E. Hansen of Rawlins and Randy J. Hansen of Green River; one brother, James H. Hansen of Rawlins, one sister, Mrs. Clyde (Mary Ann) Wiley of Indonesia; five grandchildren; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. Hansen was preceded in death by his father, John H. Hansen; one sister, Shirley Levelle; and his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Ada and Amos Melin. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 12, 1994 EUNICE P. MILLER FORT BRIDGER - Graveside funeral services and interment for Eunice P. Miller were conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, 1994 at the Fort Bridger Cemetery in Fort Bridger. Bob Stoddard of the LDS Church conducted the services. Mrs. Miller, 80, of Farson Second North, Farson, died at 3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 7, 1994 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient since Oct. 17, 1994. A resident of Farson since 1974 and former longtime resident of Mountain View, Mrs. Miller had been in ill health the past one year. She was born Oct. 14, 1914 in Mountain View, the daughter of the late Carl and Eliza Graham Polson. She attended schools in Mountain View and was a graduate of Mountain View High School with the class of 1932. Mrs. Miller was a graduate of the University of Wyoming with a degree in elementary education. She married Galen R. Miller in Salt Lake City in 1937 and he preceded her in death in October of 1974. Mrs. Miller was a retired school teacher, having taught in Mountain View for many years until her retirement in 1974. She was a member of the LDS Church. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Donald S. and Vicki Miller of Farson; two daughters and sons-in-law, Diane and Ronald Davison of Big Piney and JoAnn and Kent Butler of Elko, Ney.; one brother, Andrew Polson of Lander; one sister, Lolla Cramer of Pinedale; two sisters-in-law, Hazel Polson of Mountain View and Lola Polson of California; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Miller was preceded in death by two brothers, Stanley and Clyde Polson; and one grandson, Ted Davison. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 12, 1994 FRED JOSEPH KAYSBIER KEMMERER - Funeral mass for Fred Joseph Kaysbier was Wednesday, Nov. 9, 1994 at 10 a.m. in the St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Kemmerer. Rosary was recited at the church on Tuesday, Nov. 8 at 7 p.m. Interment was in the Diamondville Cemetery. Kaysbier, 87, died Nov. 5, 1994 at the Rocky Mountain Care Center in Evanston. He was born March 13, 1907 in Colorado Springs, Colo., the son of Thayne Oliver and Josephine (LaMont) Kaysbier. On Sept. 19, 1935, he married Ione Johnson in Rock Springs. They were married for 59 years. He was a member of the Catholic Church. His hobbies were hunting and fishing. He is survived by his wife, lone of Kemmerer; and one sister, Josephine Thayer of Apple Valley, Calif. He was preceded in death by three brothers, William, Bob and James. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 12, 1994 GARY DOUGLAS “SHORTY” GRINOLDS Funeral services for Gary Douglas "Shorty" Grinolds were in Palermo, N.D. on Thursday, Nov. 3, 1994 with interment in the Palermo Cemetery. A memorial service was Wednesday, Nov. 9, 1994 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 900 Hitching Post, Green River. Grinolds died Oct. 29 at The Memorial Hospital in Craig, Colo. He was 40 years old. Born April 12, 1954 to Vivian (Ostdahl) Grinolds and Douglas Grinolds in Minot, N.D., Grinolds spent his childhood in Stanley, N.D., and graduated from Stanley High School. He lived in Green River for 22 years where he worked for Rhone-Poulenc as a soda ash miner and was a member of the mine rescue team. His hobbies were racing horses, hunting and golfing. Survivors include his daughter, Joy Marie Grinolds of Craig; parents, Douglas and Vivian Grinolds of Craig; brothers, Kelly Grinolds of Craig, Larry Grinolds and Keith Grinolds, both of Davis, Calif. and Rodney Grinolds of Rice, Wash.; and a sister, Cindy Winder of Grand Junction, Colo. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 12, 1994 JOHN BRIMLEY BOUNTIFUL, Utah—Services for John Brimley were Wednesday, Nov. 9, 1994 at Russon Bros. Mortuary in Bountiful, Utah. Brimley, a former resident, of 1012 North 500 West, Bountiful, Utah, died Nov. 5, 1994. He was born Nov. 13, 1907 in Hanna to James and Edith Brimley. He married Frances Wilkes of Winton Feb. 29, 1940. He is survived by his wife, Frances; three sons; three grandsons; two granddaughters and three great-grandsons. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 12, 1994 JACK L. BRINKERHOFF Following the cremation of Jack L. Brinkerhoff, a memorial service to celebrate his life was conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, 1994 at the Mansface Church Fellowship Hall, 350 Mansface, Green River. John Ahrendes conducted the services. Brinkerhoff, 60, of 433 Hillcrest Way, Green River, died at 12:50 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 30, 1994 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient since Oct. 26, 1994. A resident of Green River for 26 years and former resident of Pocatello, Idaho, Brinkerhoff had been in ill health for the past four months. He was born July 4, 1934 in Huntington, Utah, the son of Jack and Iona Jones Brinkerhoff. He attended schools in Emery, Utah, and was a graduate of the North Emery High School with the class of 1952. Brinkerhoff attended the College of Central Utah and graduated from Brigham Young University in 1960. He married the former Lurae Ahrendes in Murray, Utah, on April 1, 1961. Brinkerhoff was a retired quality assurance officer, having worked for FMC for 32 years, until his retirement on April 30, 1994. He had an interest in wildlife, birding, and photography. Survivors include his wife, Lurae of Green River; his mother, Iona Dougherty of Price, Utah; one sister, Sally Atwood of Elmo, Utah, and several nieces and nephews. Brinkerhoff was preceded in death by his father, Jack Brinkerhoff, and his stepfather, Andrew Dougherty. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 12, 1994 DARRELL H. WHITMAN Following cremation, a memorial service for Darrell H. Whitman was conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, 1994 at the Fort Laramie Church in Fort Laramie. Inurnment was in the Fort Laramie Cemetery in Fort Laramie. Whitman, 61, of 422 Fremont, Rock Springs, died at 2:20 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 30, 1994 at the University of Utah Medical center in Salt Lake City where he had been a patient since Oct. 22. 1994. A resident of Rock Springs since 1975 and former resident of Torrington, Whitman had been in ill health the past several years. He was born Jan. 27, 1933 in Parkerton, the son of Oscar S. and Eva Hurd Whitman. He attended schools in Glenrock and Casper and was a graduate of Natrona County High School with the class of 1951. Whitman married the former Janet Stroud in Torrington April 26, 1968. Whitman drove a truck for the Salt Creek Freightway from 1951-54. From 1954 to 1961, he went to work for Homeco. Then in 1961, he went to Venezuela, where he worked for the Fishing Tool Company. Whitman returned to the United States later in 1961 and worked for the Credit Bureau of Torrington. Then, he moved to Rock Springs in 1975 and worked for the Rucker Acme Tool Company until ill health forced him to retire in December of 1983. Survivors include his wife, Janet of Rock Springs; two daughters, Amy and Julie Whitman, both of Rock Springs; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Whitman was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 19, 1994 MIKE J. FILIPOVICH Following cremation, inurnment of Mike J. Filipovich was in the Mountain View Cemetery. Filipovich, 78, of 321 Pinion St., Rock Springs, died at 1:25 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 10, 1994 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient since Nov. 6, 1994. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Filipovich had been in ill health for the past several years. He was born June 20, 1916 in Rock Springs, the son of the late John and Mary Miklaucic Filipovich. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1934. Filipovich married the former Leona McComas in Manila, Utah Aug. 5, 1938, and she preceded him in death Dec. 22, 1963. He later married the former Cenia A Mattson Riley in Las Vegas, Nev., in June of 1979, and she preceded him in death on March 1, 1993. Filipovich was a retired miner, having worked in the Union Pacific Coal Mines and for the FMC Corp. He was a member of the Roman Catholic Church and the United Mine Workers of America. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Doug (Merilyn) Dykes and Mrs. Virgil (Michelle) Biggins, both of Rock Springs and Mrs. Dade (Carol Rae) Martin of Las Vegas,and daughter-in-law Julie Roper, seven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and both wives, Filipovich was preceded in death by one son, John Howard Filipovich and one brother, Ben Phillips. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 19, 1994 DELLA MAE TUGMON Funeral services for Della Mae Tugmon were conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, 1994 at the LDS Church, 2956 South St., Wheatland. Bishop John Mills conducted the service. Interment was in the Wheatland Cemetery. Mrs. Tugmon, 93, of 1445 Uinta Dr., Green River, died at 6:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, 1994 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center where she had been a patient since Jan. 13, 1989. A resident of Green River for the past five years and former longtime resident of Wheatland, Mrs. Tugmon died following a lengthy illness. She was born Aug. 11, 1901 in Des Moines, Iowa, the daughter of the late William and Maude Knox Hodson. Mrs. Tugmon attended schools in Rodfield, Iowa, and attended high school in Wheatland. She married Tomys Tugmon in Wheatland on Jan. 1, 1918 and he preceded her in death in Cheyenne on April 2, 1964. Mrs. Tugmon worked at the Globe Hotel in Wheatland for 20 years. She was a member of the LDS Church. Survivors include her daughter, Mrs. Robert (Mary) McCartney of Reliance; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Tugmon was preceded in death by one daughter, Evelyn Stanker; one son, Thomas Tugmon; and four cousins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 19, 1994 LESLIE R. ZELENKA TUCSON, Ariz.—Funeral services for Leslie R. Zelenka were conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 12, 1994 in Tucson, Ariz. Zelenka, 59, died on Nov. 9 after a lengthy illness. He was born Nov. 11, 1934 in Reliance, the son of Frank and Edna Sellers Zelenka. He graduated from Reliance High School in 1952. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1952-1955. He graduated from the University of Wyoming with a degree in electrical engineering He was employed by IBM for 27 years until his retirement in 1990. He married Elizabeth Huff in Evanston in 1963. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; son Robert, and daughter Kim of Tucson; one sister and brother-in-law, Margie and Mike Zanetti; four brothers and sisters-in-law, Bob and Lena Zelenka, Bill and Doris Zelenka, Jim and Marge Zelenka, all of Rock Springs and Roy and Faith Zelenka of Huntingdon, Pa.; an uncle, James P Zelenka; an aunt, Dorothy Bastatich; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by a son, Larry; his parents and a brother, Ralph. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 19, 1994 MARCELLO H. “MITCH” CAROTTA KEMMERER - A memorial mass for Marcello H. "Mitch" Carotta was celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday Nov. 17, 1994 at the St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Kemmerer. The Rev. Charles Taylor officiated. A vigil service with rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, 1994 at the St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Kemmerer. Honorary pallbearers were William S. Edmonts, Richard O. Fulmer, Dick Maroon, Frank Lambert, James Ball, Lendo Batista, Ronald Bott, George Nishi, Adam Wilson and John Grivet. Carotta, 74, of 253 Edna Ave., Frontier, died at 12:57 a.m. Monday, Nov. 14, 1994 at the South Lincoln Memorial Hospital where he had been a patient since Nov. 7, 1974. A resident of Frontier since 1925 and former resident of Switzerland, Carotta had been in ill health the past two years. He was born May 4, 1920 in Linthel, Switzerland, the son of the late Antino and Eletta Bolsen Carotta Carotta, attended schools in Kemmerer and joined the Civilian Conservation Corps. (CCC) on Jan. 17, 1937. He entered the United States Navy in 1991 where he served during World War II for four years. Carotta was a retired custodian, having worked for the United States Postal Service for 30 years until his retirement on Mar 4, 1982. Survivors include his wife, Mary of Frontier; four sons, Steven F. Carotta and Benjamin Carotta, both of Diamondville, John Carotta of Riverton, Michael Carotta of Rock Springs and two daughters, Eletta Carotta of Las Vegas, Nev. and Gloria Carotta of Rack Springs; two grandsons, John Daniel Carotta of Chicago and Brian James Carotta of Kemmerer, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Carotta was preceded in death by one son, Tony Carotta; one sister, Elda, and one sister in infancy. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 26, 1994 ROBERT P. ARAMBEL SR. A mass of Christian burial for Robert P. Arambel was celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22, 1994 at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. The Rev. William Espenshade officiated. A scriptural rosary and Knights of Columbus rosary were recited at 7 p.m. and 7:15 p.m. Monday at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Arambel, 64, of 2979 Pinon Circle, Craig, Colo., died at 12:15 p.m. Friday, Nov 18, 1994 shortly after being admitted to the Routt Memorial Hospital in Steamboat Springs, Colo. He had been a resident of Craig since 1980 and was a former longtime resident of Rock Springs. He was born in Rock Springs March 4, 1930, the son of the late John and Luci Erramouspe Arambel. He attended school sin Rock Springs and was a graduate of the Canon City, Colo. Abbey with the class of 1950. He was a United States Army veteran of the Korean War. He married the former Karen G. Swanson in Rock Springs July 16, 1960. Arambel was a self-employed rancher all of his life in Wyoming and Colorado and retired in 1992. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and the Roman Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Karen of Craig; one son and daughter-in-law, Robert P. and Carrie Arambel of Lamar, Colo.; two daughters and a son-in-law, Margaret “Peggy” and James Espy of Cheyenne and Jane Ann Arambel of Denver; two brothers, Joe Arambel and John Arambel, both of Rock Springs; two sisters, Anne Gaviotis of Casper and Rosemary Abriani of Kemmerer; his father-in-law, Edwin Swanson of Rock springs; two grandchildren, Logan and Tanner Arambel, both of Lamar and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Mike Arambel and Pete Arambel, and one sister who died in infancy. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 26, 1994 DORIS JANE PAINE Funeral services for Doris Jane Paine were conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21, 1994 at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel, 263 East Flaming Gorge Way, Green River. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Mrs. Paine, 47, of 915 Iowa Circle, Green River was found dead at her home at 5:55 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 16, 1994. Mrs. Paine was born July 24, 1947 in Owosso, Mich., the daughter of Ivan and Ruth Thornton. She attended schools in Byron, Mich. She married Larry Paine July 24, 1977 in Green River and had been a resident of Green River since 1977 and former resident of Michigan. Mrs. Paine had been employed as a checker at City Market since 1979. Survivors include her husband, Larry of Green River; her mother, Ruth of Owosso; her father, Ivan of Missouri; her foster mother, Martha Jean Robertson of Byron; two sons, David Paine of Fort Campbell, Ky., Adam Paine of Green River; three daughters, Bonnie Paine of Flagstaff, Ariz., Evelyn Meadows of Flushing, Mich., Helen Kelly of Belding, Mich.; one brother, Dale Thornton of Winnemucca, Nev.; two foster brothers, Tom Fultz of New Orleans, La. and Jim Fultz of Byron; two sisters, Connie Packsi of Ovid, Mich. and Lois Morrel of Greenville, Mich.; one foster sister, Martha Hayes of Byron; six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her foster father, Wendell Fultz. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 26, 1994 DOROTHY M. COLE RIVERTON - Memorial services for Dorothy M. Cole were at the Owl Creek Apartments Social Room Wednesday, Nov. 23, 1994 at 3 p.m. Rev. Barry Tagart officiated. Her remains have been taken for cremation. Mrs. Cole, 80, of Riverton died Saturday, Nov. 19, 1994 at Riverton Memorial Hospital. She was born Nov. 29, 1913 on the King Ranch in Texas. She married Gene Cole in 1935 in Ohio. He preceded her in death. She was a member of the Methodist Church and participated in the Christian Women’s Club and Bible Study She was a retired nurse. She is survived by her son Glen Cole and his wife, Janette of Lake Isabelle, Calif., Jack Cole and his wife, Kathy of Spokane, Wash., Bill Cole and his wife, Betty of Tempe. Az., Michael Cole of Lake Isabelle, Don Cole, Pat Cole and his wife Pam, all of Lancaster Calif.; daughters, Melissa and her husband, Bob Confer of Riverton and Shirley Colvin and Mike Kelly of Rock Springs. She is also survived by a close friend, Clark Hutchison of Riverton. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 3, 1994 EMIL BERTAGNOLLI A mass of Christina burial for Emil Bertagnolli was celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 1, 1994 at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway, Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30 at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church followed by a Knights of Columbus rosary at 7:00 p.m. a the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Entombment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Jack Kershisnik, Frank Kershisnik, Joe Kershisnik, Mark O’Farrell, Gary Manchester and David Kershisnik. Honorary pallbearers were all of his nephews. Bertagnolli, 68, of 7000 East Quincy, Apt. C-407, Denver, died Sunday, Nov. 27, 1994, shortly after being admitted to the Swedish Hospital in Denver. A resident of Denver for 13 years and former resident of Rock Springs, Bertagnolli had been in ill health for the past several years. He was born Nov. 29, 1925 in Superior, the son of the late Joseph and Emma Eccel Bertagnolli. Bertagnolli attended schools in Superior and was a graduate of Superior High School with the class of 1943. He was a United States Navy veteran of World War II, who served in the South Pacific amphibious operations. Bertagnolli attended naval schools in Farragut, Idaho, Newport, R.I. and Gulfport, Miss. He graduated from the University of Wyoming in 1948 with a degree in business. He married the former Marilyn Kershisnik in Roc Springs July 12, 1954. Bertagnolli was the vice president of Fremont Energy for 35 years. He was past president of the Lions Club and the B.P.O. Elks, and the Chamber of Commerce. Bertagnolli started the Junior Chamber of Commerce. He was also a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, the A.O.P.A., and a member of the board of directors for North Side State Bank. Bertagnolli was a businessman who was involved in many businesses in Rock Springs including Desert Datsun, the Union Mercantile Company and Rock Springs Coca-Cola. Survivors include his wife, Marilyn of Denver; two daughters and sons-in-law, Jeanne and Gary Manchester of Denver and Lee Ann and Mark O’Farrell of Rock Springs; one sister, Ada Whitehead of Phoenix, Ariz.; three grandchildren, Michael and Matthew O’Farrell of Rock Springs and Dustin Manchester of Denver; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Bertagnolli was preceded in death by two brothers, Aldo and Adolph. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 3, 1994 VICTOR M. KVASNAK A mass of Christian burial for Victor M. Kvasnak was conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30, 1994 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. A scriptural rosary was recited at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 29, 1994 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Kvasnak, 88, of 1445 Uinta Drive, Green River, died at 6:05 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 24, 1994 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient since Nov. 21, 1994. A lifetime resident of Rock Springs, Kvasnak had been in ill health the past several years. He was born June 28, 1906 in Cleveland. He was the son of the late Steve and Anna Holji Kvasnak. He attended schools in Rock Springs. He married the former Annie Giorgis in Manila, Utah, in May of 1934. She preceded him in death in Rock Springs on Jan. 10, 1968. A retired coal miner and truck driver, Kvasnak worked for the Peacock Coal Company from 1920 to 1954 and John Bunning Transfer Company from 1954 to 1979. He was a member of the Slovak Lodge, the United Mine Workers of America Local No. 7404 and the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Charles (Lucille) Wolfe of Boulder, Colo., and Carol A. Smith of Seaside, Ore.; one sister, Mrs. Dominick (Tillie) Coletti of Rock Springs; two grandchildren, Michael Wolfe and Mrs. Michael (Kristi) Winseck, both of Boulder; three great-grandchildren, Jackie and Matthew Wolfe and Mark Winseck, all of Boulder; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Kvasnak was preceded in death by two brothers, Steve and Alex Kvasnak and one sister, Pauline Smith. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 3, 1994 MALCOLM “MEL” Q. SILVERS Funeral services for Malcolm “Mel” Q. Silvers were conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 28, 1994 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Steven Todd of the First Baptist Church officiated. Interment was at the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens in Rock Springs. Silvers, 74, of 84 Pine St., Rock Springs, died at 1:40 p.m. Monday, Nov. 21, 1994 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient since Nov. 12, 1994. He was born March 10, 1920 in Asbury, Mo., the son of the late Charles and Jennie Osborne Silvers. He attended schools in Asbury and later attended the Salt Lake Barber College in Salt Lake City. Silvers married the former Billie Jean Flannery in San Francisco Jan. 11, 1945. Silvers served in World War II in the Marine Corps. From 1956 to 1975 Silvers was partners in Leo’s and Mel’s Barber Shop and from 1975 to 1985, he owned and operated Mel’s Barber Shop. Silvers was also a member of the VFW Post No. 7398 in Magna, Utah. He was a member of the Baptist church. Survivors include his wife, Billie of Rock Springs; three sons and daughters-in-law, Darrell and Sheri Silvers of Casper, Tim and Frances Silvers and Wayne Silvers, all of Rock Springs; two brothers, Bud and Bob Neely, both of Joplin, Mo., and four sisters, Celia, Kathleen, Leonona and Ruth, all of Joplin; five grandchildren, Randy and Christie Silvers of Rock Springs, Helen Coker of Benton, Tenn. and Sean and Amber Silvers, all of Rock Springs, and Timothy Ray Cocker of Benton; and several nieces and nephews. Silvers was preceded in death by his parents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 3, 1994 ELIZABETH BROWN Funeral services for Elizabeth Brown were conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29, 1994, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Nancy Tiegreen, interim pastor of the First Congregational Church officiated. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery. Mrs. Brown, 93, of 42 3rd St., Rock Springs, died at her home at about 6:00 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 24, 1994 following a lengthy illness. She was born Feb. 5, 1901 in Bowhill, Scotland, the daughter of the late Andrew and Mary Dowie Grieg. She attended schools in Scotland. She married John Brown on June 2, 1924 in Bowhill and he preceded her in death at Rock Springs Dec. 28, 1990. She was a member of the Rebekah Lodge, Royal Neighbors of Woodcraft, the Order of the Eastern Star in Scotland and the First Congregational Church. Survivors include one son, Mungo Brown of Rock Springs; one daughter, Mrs. Melvin (Margaret) McTee of Downy, Calif.; two granddaughters, Mrs. Gayle (Beth) Ice and Mrs. Bill (Patsy) Rossetti, both of Rock Springs; five great-grandchildren, Lindsay Phillips, Brian Phillips, Kayci, Kori and Kyle Rossetti, all of Rock Springs; and one step-great-grandson, Brandon Ice of Rock Springs; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one daughter and son-in-law, Molly and Mike “Brink” Pryich, five sisters, and one great-grandson, Trevor Scott Phillips. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 3, 1994 CAROL BRISKO MOUNTAIN VIEW - Funeral services for Carol Brisko were Saturday, Nov. 26, 1994 at 11 a.m. at the Mountain View LDS Ward Chapel. Interment was in the Fort Bridger Cemetery. Mrs. Brikso, 64, died Tuesday, Nov. 22, 1994 at her residence. She was born Dec. 10, 1929 in Evanston to Joseph and Merna Jane (Rounds) Meeks. She married John A. Brisko Jan. 2. 1948 in Evanston. He preceded her death April 30, 1994. She was a member of the LDS Church where she served in many different callings. Her hobbies were fishing and camping. She also sewed, quilted, and did handwork. She is survived by three sons, Clay Brisko and his wife, Patti of Radcliff, Ky., Barry Brisko and his wife, Amanda of Rock Springs, and Kennie Brisko and his wife, Lori of Green River; two daughters, Lynnda (Scott) Mandros of Green River, Syndey (Dean) Gregory of Mountain View; 19 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; five brothers, Jack Meeks, Gene Meeks, Blaine Meeks, all of Mountain View, Wynn Meeks of Kemmerer, Boyd Meeks of Evanston and Forrest Meeks of Salt Lake City; and one sister, Dorothy Ragan of Evanston. She is preceded in death by two sisters, Connie and Marilyn, and two brothers, Craig and Kennie. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 3, 1994 SHIRLEY B. SLAGOWSKI LYMAN - Funeral services for Shirley B. Slagowski were at noon Wednesday, Nov. 30, 1994 at the Baptist Church in Lyman. Interment was in the Lyman Cemetery. Mrs. Slagowski, 52, died Sunday, Nov. 27, 1994 at her home from cancer. She was born Oct. 10, 1942 in Clarksville, Ark., to William and Lois (Steele) Adams. She married Milton R. Slagowski in Lyman June 1, 1985. She was a member of the Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Milton of Lyman; two sons, Rick Mitchell of Kingman, Ariz., and Mike Mitchell of Lake Tahoe, Nev.; one daughter, Karen Florence of Evanston; 18 grandchildren and one great-grandchild; and her mother, Mrs. Dean (Lois) Pawleska of Green River. She was preceded in death by her father, one brother, and one sister. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 3, 1994 EVA PEARL BROWN MORRISON, Colo. -- The body of Eva Pearl Brown was taken to Salt Lake City for cremation. Mrs. Brown, 90, of 4378 South Braun Way, Morrison, Colo.; died at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, 1994 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River where she had been a patient for the past five years. She was born Nov. 28, 1903 in Wiggins, Colo., the daughter of the late Elias Kilpatrick and Mary Goodwin Moore. Mrs. Brown attended schools in Hoyt, Colo., and Sinclair. She married William Brown in Sinclair Dec. 21, 1922. Mrs. Brown worked as a lab technician for Sinclair Oil for many years until her retirement in 1965. She was a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include one daughter, Mary Elaine Helms of Rock Springs; five sisters; three brothers; five grandchildren, Robert Helms, William Helms, Dennis Helms, Shirley McNeil and Buck Siray of El Cajon, Calif.; five great-grandchildren, Michelle Gravitt, Stephanie McNeil, both of Portland, Ore.; Jimmy McNeil, Cassandra (Sandy) Helms and John O. Helms, both of Morrison; two great-great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Brown was preceded in death by one daughter; one sister, Helen S. Siray. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 10, 1994 John J. Gosar Dies Dec. 8 John Joseph Gosar, 83, of 1680 Blair Ave., Rock Springs, died at 7:17 p.m. Thursday, Dec 8, 1994 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient since Dec. 7. A native and lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Gosar died from complications associated with congestive heart failure. He was born Dec. 4, 1911 in Rock Springs, the son of the late Frank and Frances Benedik Gosar. Gosar attended schools at Boulder Country School and in Rock Springs until 1924, when he went into the family business of ranching, meat processing and food purveying. With his father and uncle Joseph, Gosar became well known in the area for original smoke garlic sausage. The family operated the Lincoln Market and processing plant in Rock Springs for more than 30 years. Gosar was a past member of the Meat Cutters Union, the Knights of Columbus, the Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Posse and the White Mountain Roping Club. Gosar and his favorite horse, Rondo, participated in the Centennial Re-enactment of the Pony Express in 1960. He was one of the pioneers of aviation in the area and was one of the early developers of the local air facility in the early 1930s. Survivors include his companion and wife, Donna Mae Faler of Rock Springs; a son, Greg Gosar of Monte Vista, Colo., two daughters, Mrs. Roberto (Jan Dayle) Martini of Florence, Italy and Mrs. Don (Darla Gosar) Partney of Rock Springs; one step-daughter, Mrs. Kim (Nancy) West; five step-sons, Corky, Dennis, Norman, Terry and Jerry Faler; twos isters, Mrs. Leo (Elsie) Gentilini of Rock Springs and Irene Olson of Salt Lake City; foru grandchildren, Dustin Joseph Gosar, Kristian Gosar, Chad Gosar and Quin Gosar-Hosey; three great-grandchildren, Klayton Phillip, Chase Anthony and Bryce Harrision; and several nices and nephews. In addition to his parents, Gosar was preceded in death by two brothers, Frank “Buddie” Gosar and Frank Gosar Jr.; two sisters, Sylvia Gosar and Frances Nielson; and two sons, Jay Manfred Gosar and Brent Gosar. A mass of Christian burial will be concelebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13, 1994 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Charles Taylor of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Kemmerer and the Rev. Fred Wendel of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church will concelebrate. A scriptural rosary will be celebrated at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 12, 1994 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Interment will bei n the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs, Monday afternoon until 5:30 p.m., at the church from 6 p.m. until time of the rosary, and at the church Tuesday morning until time of funeral services. Pallbearers will be Frank Zupence, John NOsich, Wendell Finstead, Norman Gillespie, Kristian Gosar and Chad Gosar. Honorary pallbearers will be Frankie Clyde, Raymond Gentilini, Elo Gentilnii, Kim West and Mark Gillespie. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 10, 1994 EMMA JOSEPHINE PARTAIN A mass of Christian burial for Emma Josephine Partain was celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 9, 1994 at the Our Lad of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway, Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 8, 1994 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Pallbearers were Bill, Joe, Sam and Tony Bertagnolli, John Partain, David Ritter, Victor and John Bertagnolli. Honorary pallbearers were Joe Rogers, Frank “Poncho” Morgan, Don Lund, Arvid Happala, Ron Harris, John Fortuna and Dave McDonough. Mrs. Partain, 80, of 607 Hickory St., Rock Springs, died at 10:55 p.m. Monday, Dec. 5, 1994 at her home in Rock Springs. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Blairtown, Mrs. Partain had been in ill health the past several months. She was born in West Duluth, Minn. Oct. 23, 1914, the daughter of the late Josip and Katrina Slakic Katich. She attended schools in Rock Springs and married Edward Bertagnolli in Rock Springs in April of 1936. He preceded her in death on Oct. 18, 1949. Mrs. Partain was the former owner and operator of the Superior Stageline from 1936 until 1961. She was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, the B.P.O.E. Does, the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary, the American Legion Auxiliary and the Croatian Fraternal Union. Survivors include her former husband, William Masa Partain of Pinedale; three sons and daughters-in-law, George and Donna Bertagnolli, Joseph “Bevo” and Mary Bertagnolli, all of Rock Springs, and Victor and Louise Bertagnolli of Boise, Idaho; one son, John Partain of Rock Springs; one daughter and son-in-law, Loretta “Lolly” Fantin and Claude McKee of Nampa, Idaho; one brother, George John Katich of Los Angeles; three sisters, Mrs. Teresa Echo of San Francisco, Mrs. Roy (Kathryn) Werstler of San Jose, Calif., and Mrs. Joe (Rose) Southerland of Bonanza, Ore.; 12 grandchildren, Vic, Bill, Joe Bertagnolli, John, Sam and Tony Bertagnolli, Mrs. David (Andrea) Ritter, Mrs. Robert (Cara) Wire, Kim Fantin, Rudy Fantin, Angie Partain, and John Partain; seven great-grandchildren, Kyle and Kasey Bertagnolli, Tina and A.J. Ritter, Aubrey and Colter Wire, Rusty Fantin; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Partain was precededin death by five sisters, Olga and Lena Katich, who died in infancy, Mary “Pat” Dickenson, Amelia Morrisey and Adeline; one brother, Joseph, who died in infancy and also a devoted friend, Angela Yardas. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 10, 1994 CHARLES AMBROSE POTTER Funeral services for Charles Ambrose Potter were conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, 1994 at the LDS Stake Center, 120 Shoshone Ave., Green River. Graveside funeral services and interment followed in the Manila Cemetery in Manila. Potter, 87, of 421 Jensen St., Green River, died at about 8:15 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, 1994 at his home in Green River. A resident of Green River since 1952 and former resident of Winton, Potter had been in ill health for the past six years. He was born Aug. 23, 1907 in Lyman, the son of the late Charles V. and Attie Hoopes Potter. Potter attended schools in Lyman and Manila, Utah. He married the former Wanda Greenhalgh in Green River April 1, 1931, and their marriages was alter solemnized in the LDS Temple in Salt Lake City on Feb. 23, 1938. She preceded him in death in Green River on June 13, 1988. Potter was a retired pump operator, having worked for the Pacific Power & Light for several years. He also worked as a coal miner for the Union Pacific Coal Company in Winton. He was a member of the LDS Church and the Golden Hour Senior Citizens Center in Green River. Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Blaine and Wanda Potter of Layton, Utah, Ted and Sharon Potter of Green River, and Tim and Mary Potter of Green River; two daughters, Mrs. Wayne (Barta) Andrews of North Ogden, Utah and Mrs. Patsy Lowseth of Green River; one sister, Zelda Fox of Seattle; 18 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Potter was preceded in death by four brothers, Paul, Gardner “Wise”, Orville “Spud”, and Cyril “Fat” Potter; one sister, Thelma Boren; one son, Tommy Potter; and three grandsons. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 10, 1994 SIMON DELMAR GROSS LYMAN - Funeral services for Simon Delmar Gross were Thursday, Dec. 8, 1994 at 1 p.m. in the Lyman LDS Ward Chapel. Interment was in the Lyman Cemetery. Gross, 85, died Dec. 6, 1994 in the Evanston Regional Hospital after a short period of being nursed and cared for by his family in the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Jean and John Berrier. He was born Dec. 13, 1908 to Simon and Emma (Petersen) Gross at the Gross ranch in Lyman. He had to drop out of school when his father died to help run the ranch. He married Chloie Bluemel on May 12, 1930. She preceded him in death Jan. 29, 1990. He lived on the ranch all of his life and ranched as long as he was able to do so. His hobbies were camping, hunting and fishing with his family and friends. He worked about 20 years for the Lyman Implement and Auto Co. He also worked in the oil field. He served many years on the Agriculture Stabilization Conservation Services Board and also served on the Vinta County Weed and Pest Board for 20 years and was honored with a special retirement dinner and plaque. He is survived by his children Leora Jean (John) Berrier, Ronald Kay (Nona) Gross, Charles Reed (Judy) Gross, all of Lyman, Patricia Marie (Richard) Drollette of Smithfield, Utah; one sister, Leora Eardley of Fort Bridger; a daughter-in-law, Erma Gross of Salt Lake City; also 20 grandchildren: 28 great-grandchildren and several step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Chloie Bluemel Gross; two sons, Weston Delmar Gross and Henry Lamont Gross; his parents, three sisters and four brothers. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 10, 1994 BETTY MARIE FEATHERS GOODERL SHINNSTON, W.Va.--Funeral services for Betty Marie Feathers Gooderl were in Shinnston, W.Va., Wednesday, Dec. 7, 1994. The Rev. Don Skidmore officiated. Interment was in the IOOF Cemetery, Enterprise, W. Va. Mrs. Gooderl, 51, of Green River and of Shinnston, died at 6:14 a.m., Friday, Dec. 2, 1994 in the Fayette County Memorial Hospital in Washington Court House, Ohio, following a sudden illness. She was born Feb. 24, 1943, a daughter of David and Elsie Freeman Feathers, Sr. of Bingamon. Also surviving are her husband, Robert I. Gooderl, whom she married Sept. 25, 1983; three sons, Thomas John Niemiec, Jr., Oak Harbor, Wash., Richard A. D. Niemiec, Green River, Anthony J. Niemiec, Fallbrook, Calif., one daughter, Barbara G. DuPape of Green River; three brothers, David C. Feathers, Jr., Richard A Feathers, both of Bingamon, Robert J. Feathers, Homosassa, Fla.; one sister, Mrs. Goerge (Elsie) Ewing, Matthews, N.C.; seven grandchildren; two stepsons, Michael Gooderl, Amsterdam. Ohio, Daniel Gonderl, Richmond, Ohio; three step-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews Mrs. Gooderl attended the St. James Evangelical Church at Enterprise. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary American Legion Post No. 31, Shinnston, Shinnston Women of the Moose No. 929, the Eagles Aerie 2239, Green River and was a 1961 graduate of Shinnston High School. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 10, 1994 ALVIN J. “PAPPY” ELMER LYMAN -- Funeral services for Alvin J. "Pappy" Elmer were at noon Friday, Dec. 9, 1994 at the McKinnon LDS Ward Chapel, in McKinnon. Interment was in the Fort Bridger Cemetery at 3 p.m. Elmer, 84, died Dec. 5, 1994 in Lyman. He was born Jan. 2, 1910 in Beaver Dam, Utah to Charles Jackson and Josephine Workman Elmer Jr. He married Merle Johnson May 24, 1937 in Coalville, Utah. She died Nov. 4, 1987. He was a member of the LDS Church. He is survived by two sons, John Elmer of McKinnon and James L. Elmer of Riverton; two daughters, Mrs. Rodney (Nola) Bluemel of Lyman and Judy Brighton of Vernal, Utah; 21 grandchildren and 29 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Merle, his parents; a brother, Mark Elmer; and two sisters, Elease Rollins and Oral Elmer. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 10, 1994 EDWARD L. JENKINS MERCED, Calif. - Funeral services for Edward L Jenkins were Wednesday, Nov. 30, 1994 in Merced, Calif. The Rev. Douglas Norris of United Methodist Church officiated. Burial was in Merced District Cemetery. Military honors were at the cemetery. Jenkins, 75, a retired member of the U.S. Air Force, died Friday, Nov. 25, 1994 at Merced Calif. Community Medical Center Jenkins was born Aug. 10, 1919 in Rock Springs. He lived in Merced for 47 years. He was a member of the Air Force from 1942 to 1965, serving at Castle Air Force Base for 18½ years. He was a decorated military veteran. He is survived by his wife, Anna Jenkins of Merced; five daughters, Willeen Morley, Wilma Ayers, Wanda Hall, Willia Googe and Anna Marie Greenwald; one son, Wesley Qualls; two sisters, Dorothy Malo of Pocatello, Idaho and Ruth Cox of Green River; one brother, Mark Krishbaum; 12 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 10, 1994 ETHEL LOUISE “ROBIN” KOPPENHAFER Funeral services for Ethel Louise "Robin" Koppenhafer were conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 5, 1994 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Walt Silveria of the First United Methodist Church officiated. Cremation followed. Mrs. Koppenhafer, 48, of 130 Willow St., Rock Springs, died at 5:25 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 30, 1994 at her home in Rock Springs. A resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Millington, Tenn., Mrs. Koppenhafer had been in ill health for the past two years. She was born Sept. 17, 1946 in Denver, the daughter of Alfred Leonard and Ellen Jane Schneider Romero. She attended schools in Colorado and was a graduate of Adam City High School in Adam City, Colo. with the class of 1964. Mrs. Koppenhafer also attended two years of college. She married Dennis Koppenhafer in Westminster, Colo. Dec. 28, 1967. Mrs. Koppenhafer worked as an employment service technician for the State of Wyoming. Survivors include her husband, Dennis of Rock Springs; her mother, Ellen Jane Romero of Commerce City, Colo.; two brothers, Lloyd Ferguson of Denver and Garth Romero of Commerce City; one sister, Carolyn Romero of Commerce City; one brother-in-law, John Robert Koppenhafer, Jr. of Denver; two sisters-in-law, Mrs. Sandra May Grieve of Rock Springs and Mrs. Shelley Kay Martin of Grand Junction, Colo.; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, John Koppenhafer, Sr. and Janice Koppenhafer; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Koppenhafer was preceded in death by her father. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 10, 1994 BEATRICE HEAD TROY, Mont. - Services for Beatrice Head were Friday, December 2, 1994 at 2:45 p.m. at the Troy United Methodist Church in Troy, Mont. The Rev. Dick Marine officiated. Graveside committal services were Saturday, Dec. 3 at noon at Sunset Memorial Cemetery in Missoula. A memorial service was Saturday at 4 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Missoula. The Rev. Jack Oates officiated. Mrs. Head, 91, a longtime Missoula educator died Tuesday, Nov. 28, 1994 at her home in Troy, Mont. She was born to Daniel and Irene MacFarlane Feb. 14, 1913 at Antler, N.D., and was raised and educated there, later teaching in one-room schools in that area. She received teachers' training at Minot, N.D. In the mid-1930s, the family came to Missoula to be near the University of Montana. She taught school at Alberton and later at Kodiak, Alaska, during the World War II years where she married Ira M. Head. She received a bachelor of arts degree from the University of Montana in the mid-1950s and taught in the Missoula School System until her retirement in 1973. During that time period, she also earned a master's degree in education from the University of Montana as well as receiving training and teaching the hearing impaired. She later moved to Rock Springs, teaching at Western Wyoming Community College. While teaching there, she had worked with Early Childhood Education students and the college's day care program. Retiring again in 1980, she, along with her husband and mother, returned to Missoula where she had resided until moving to Troy in 1987 to be near her newest granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ira, her parents and a brother, Don MacFarlane. She had been a member of Alpha Delta Kappa, the Retired Teachers Association, the First Presbyterian Church of Missoula, the Troy United Methodist Church as well as serving on the Board of the Missoula YWCA. Survivors include two daughters, Jeannine Walter of Billings, and Kimberly Finley of Troy; her sons-in-law, Galen Walter and George Finley; four grandchildren, Robyn and Gretta Walter, and Laura and Madeline Finley; cousins, Glenn Manning of Missoula and Dan MacFarlane of Silverton, Ore., a sister-in-law, Madge MacFarlane and niece, Judy Everett, both of Missoula. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 10, 1994 ROBERT NORWOOD REDLANDS, Calif. -- Services for Robert "Tex" Norwood were Nov. 22, 1994 in Redlands, Calif. with burial in the Mt. Gilead Cemetery, Vivian, Calif. Norwood, 51, died Wednesday, Nov. 16, 1994 at Redland. He was a native of San Angelo, Texas, and a Rock Springs High School graduate in 1961. For 20 years he was vice president of Baumac International Corp. in Mentone, Calif. Survivors include his wife, Merry-Jo, Forest Falls, Calif.; his mother, Elnor Norwood, Los Lunas, N.M.; a sister, Bettye Anne Zalme, Pollack Pines, Calif. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 10, 1994 MARY JOHN Funeral services for Mary John were conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 5, 1994 at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel, 263 East Flaming Gorge Way, Green River. The Rev. Daniel York of the First Assembly of God conducted the services. Graveside funeral services and interment were conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 5 at the Kemmerer City Cemetery in Kemmerer. Mrs. John, 89, of 200 East 4th South No. 1, Green River, died at about 10 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 29, 1994 at her home in Green River. A resident of Green River for the past five years and former resident of Thermopolis, Mrs. John died following a sudden illness. She was born Dec. 1, 1904 in Hamilton, Kan., the daughter of the late Anthony and Margheritta Coletti Machetta. Mrs. John attended schools in Sublette and married Lionel John in Mackey, Idaho in 1922. He preceded her in death in December of 1960. Mrs. John was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Leonard John of Leaburg, Ore.; one daughter, Mrs. Joe (Patricia) Jaramillo of Green River; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren: three cousins; and one nephew; and one niece. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. John was preceded in death by one brother, two sisters, one grandson and one nephew. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 17, 1994 J.R. PHARIS EATON Funeral services for J.R. Pharis Eaton were conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16, 1994 at the Monroe Avenue Baptist Church, 295 Monroe Ave., Green River. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearers were Josh Eaton, Brent Rankin, Kevin McCarey, Chad Greene, Eddie Miera, Louis Peden, Rocky Akin and Scott Perry. Honorary pallbearers were Christopher Austin and Alan Eaton. Eaton, 16, of 245 Riverview Dr., Green River, died at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 10, 1994 at the LDS Medical Center in Salt Lake City where he had been a patient for one day. According to Sweetwater County Coroner Dale S. Majhanovich, the boy died as a result of a gunshot wound to the head. A resident of Green River for the past five years and former resident of Lyman and Salt Lake City, he was born Nov. 10, 1978 in Longview, Texas, the son of Bennie Pharis and Bobbie Lynn Fillin. He attended schools in Green River and was currently a sophomore at the Green River High School. He was active in football, basketball, and baseball. He was an outdoorsman, like animals, was an amateur photographer and like auto mechanics. Survivors include his parents, Richard and Bobbie Lynn Eaton of Green River; two brothers, Josh Eaton of Cedarville, Calif. and Christopher Pharis of Longview; one sister, Misty Eaton of Cedarville; his paternal grandparents, Merle and Marion Eaton of Riverton and Kenneth and Mary Tidwell of Longview; his maternal grandparents, Roger and Jennie Keeler of Salt Lake City and Edwin O. and Shauna Fillin of Salt Lake City. Several aunts, uncles and cousins also survive. He was preceded in death by one aunt, Cindi Ek; one uncle, Daryl Eaton and one cousin, Michael Behunin. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 17, 1994 MARY DELIA MARTINEZ A mass of Christian burial for Mary Delia Martinez was celebrated at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 12, 1994 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 11, 1994 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., in Rock Springs followed by a Spanish rosary. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Robert Lovato, Ron Covey, John Chipp, Lawrence Pacheco, Herman Albertini and Eddie Martinez. Honorary pallbearer was David Gurule. Mrs. Martinez, 61, of 1345 Teton St., Rock Springs, died at 7:37 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 7, 1994 shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A resident of Rock Springs for 30 years and former resident of Buena Vista, N.M., Mrs. Martinez died following a sudden illness. She was born May 1, 1933 in Buena Vista, the daughter of the late Eulalio and Marina Baros Gurule. Mrs. Martinez attended schools in Buena Vista and married Joe I. Martinez in Rawlins March 31, 1956. She was a member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Joe of Rock Springs; one daughter and son-in-law, Bernilda and Robert Lovato of Rock Springs; two daughters, Emily and Elsie Martinez, both of Rock Springs and two grandchildren, Santana Rose Lovato and Anthony Robert Lovato, both of Rock Springs. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Martinez was preceded in death by one brother, Carcelino Gurule, and one daughter, Theresa Maria Martinez. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 17, 1994 ASHLEY LYNNE FLETCHER A Mass of Christian burial for Ashley Lynne Fletcher was celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 12, 1994 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, north of Rock Springs. Ashley Fletcher, infant daughter of Devin and Pam Fletcher, of 510 P St., Rock Spring, died at 5:41 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 6, 1994 at her home in Rock Springs. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, the Fletcher child had been in ill health the past several months. She was born May 13, 1994 in Rock Springs, the daughter of Kevin Jay and Pamela Lyn Dearmijo Fletcher. She was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Survivors include her parents, Pam and Kevin of Rock Springs; her sister, Pam Fletcher; her paternal grandparents, Bill and Kelly Fletcher of Rock Springs, Helen and Gary Harris of Arvada, Colo.; her maternal grandparents, Ron and Jo Hix of Rock Springs and Victor Dearmijo of Elko, Nev.; maternal great-grandparents, John DeCruz, Inglewood, Cal., Ralph and Angie Portillo, Rock Springs, Emma Montoya, Trinidad, Colo., paternal great-grandmother Louise "Boots" Fletcher, Rock Springs; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, William H. Fletcher and Paul and Margaret Wilson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 17, 1994 BARBARA JEAN PETERNELL HUDAK Services for Barbara Jean Peternell Hudak were Saturday, Dec. 10, 1934 in St. Bernard's Catholic Church, Tulsa. Her brother and mother from Rock Springs both attended the services. Mrs. Hudak, 48, died Wednesday, Dec. 7, 1994 in Katy, Texas. She was born Feb. 15, 1945 in Rock Springs and was a 1964 graduate of Rock Springs High School. She married John D. Hudak Aug. 8, 1964. Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Cheryl Rooney and Lisa Trinka, both of Tulsa, Okla.; her grandchildren, Nicole and Charles; her brother, Andy Peternell, Rock Springs; and her mother, Phyllis Peternell, Rock Springs. She was preceded in death by her father, Andrew Peternell Sr. and several aunts and uncles. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 17, 1994 DOROTHY K. CLARK The body of Dorothy K. Clark was returned to Marietta for funeral services with interment in the Tunnel Cemetery in Marietta. Mrs. Clark, 64, of 1325 Sage St., Rock Springs, died at 10:18 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 13, 1994 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient since Dec. 11, 1994. A resident of Rock Springs for the past two years and former resident of Marietta, Ohio, Mrs. Clark had been in ill health for the past several months. She was born May 22, 1930 in Cincinnati, the daughter of Carl Maylon and Grace Kirkpatrick Clark. Mrs. Clark was a member of the Baptist Church. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 17, 1994 ARVILLA STEPHENS The body of Arvilla Stephens was returned to Pinedale where services were conducted at the Our Saviors Lutheran Church with interment in the Pinedale Cemetery. Mrs. Stephens, 81, of 1325 Sage St., Rock Springs, died at 12:35 p.m. Monday, Dec. 12, 1994 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient since Nov. 30, 1994. A resident of Rock Springs since 1970 and former resident of Pinedale and Riverton, Mrs. Stephens had been in ill health the past several years. She was born May 26, 1913 in Salt Lake City, the daughter of the late Jack and Martha Donohoo Stone. She attended schools in Lone Tree and married Samuel Lee Smith in Daniel where they engaged in ranching until his death in 1960. Mrs. Stephens moved to Pinedale where she married Ellsworth Stephens. They moved to Riverton and lived there until his death. Mrs. Stephens was a retired housekeeper, having worked for the Outlaw Inn in Rock Springs for 11 years. She was a member of the Lutheran Church and the VFW Auxiliary in Pinedale. Survivors include two sons, Joseph Smith of Oregon City, Ore. and George Smith of Salt Lake City; one daughter, Mrs. Lee (Annabell "Ann") Splett of Rock Springs; one sister, Norma, of Texas; 7 grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husbands, Mrs. Stephens was preceded in death by one son, Roy in 1968; one daughter, Martha, who died at birth; and one brother, Bob Stone. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 17, 1994 STEVE ELI RADAKOVICH A memorial service for Steve Eli Radakovich was conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 15, 1994 at the First United Methodist Church, 1515 Edgar St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Walt Silveria officiated. Honorary pallbearers were Stanley Fabian, Fred Crnich, Don Tyler, Alex Garbrecht, Morgan McIntosh, Audrian Erkenbrack, Mike Orullian and August Dernovich. Radkovich, 72, of 820 Muir Ave., Rock Springs, died at 7 p.m. Monday, Dec. 12, 1994 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient since Dec. 10, 1994. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Superior and Boulder, Radakovich had been in ill health for the past several years. He was born Feb. 18, 1922 in Superior, the son of the late Pete and Eva Drakulich Radakovich. Radakovich attended schools in Superior and was a graduate of Superior High School. He married the former Gladys McIntosh in Rock Springs Dec. 2, 1950. Radakovich was a United States Navy veteran of World War II. He worked as a foreman for FMC Corporation until his retirement in 1978. He was a member of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, the American Legion Archie Hay Post 24, and a past member of the Masonic Lodge. Radakovich was a bowler and hunter. Survivors include his wife, Gladys of Rock Springs; three sons, Pete Eli Radakovich of Green River, Steve "Eddy" Radkovich of Rock Springs and David Eric Radakovich and wife, Christine of Rock Springs; two daughters, Mrs. John (Darlene) George and Mrs. Dennis (Elaine) Dufford, both of Rock Springs; one brother, Roy Radakovich of Pinedale; four sisters, Mildred Paljenec of Riverton, Mary Sherman and Bessie Schwab, both of Pinedale and Annie Olsen of Big Piney; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Radakovich was preceded in death by three brothers, Nick, George and Mike Radakovich and one sister, Ruby. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 24, 1994 MYRTLE "DEAN" PADILLA Funeral services for Myrtle "Dean" Padilla were conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 19, 1994 at the Full Gospel Assembly, 2191 Century Blvd., Rock Springs. The Rev. John Rice conducted the services. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens north of Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Ralph Romero, Ren Romero, Roy Romero, Dale Blakely, Ron Carey and Dean Forsgren. Mrs. Padilla, 80, of 413 I St., Rock Springs, died at 4:10 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14, 1994, at her residence. A resident of Rock Springs for most of her life, Mrs. Padilla died following a lengthy illness. She was born Feb. 20, 1914 in Baggs, a daughter of the late Lorenzo Snow and Myrtle Bridger Crapo. She attended schools in Rock Springs and married Adonis Romero Sr. He preceded her in death Oct. 8, 1963. Mrs. Padilla later married Joe Padilla in Rock Springs on May 3, 1968. Survivors include her husband, Joe Padilla of Rock Springs; three sons and daughters-in-law, Ralph and Velma Romero, Lorenzo and Sue Romero and Roy and Marcella Romero, all of Rock Springs; four daughters and sons-in-law, Delores and Harry Nicholas, and Retha and Dale Blakely, all of Rock Springs; Louise and Ron Carey of Green River, and Jean and Dean Forsgren of Evanston; one daughter, Vicki Holdredge of Rock Springs; one sister, Ella LaMar of Cheyenne; 19 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and first husband, Mrs. Padilla was preceded in death by two sons, Adonis Romero, Jr. on Feb. 15, 1989 and Robert Eugene Romero on Dec. 3, 1969. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 24, 1994 IRENE ROBERTS Funeral services for Irene Roberts were conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 19, 1994 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. John Pennington of the St. John’s Episcopal Church in Green River officiated. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jack Robertson, Jay Robertson, Jack Hansen, William Zelenka, Nick Skorup and Lawrence Martinez. Mrs. Roberts, 89, of 1445 Uinta Drive, Green River, died at 8:15 a.m. Friday, Dec. 16, 1994 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River where she had been a patient since Dec. 13, 1990. A resident of Green River for four years and former resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Roberts had been in ill health for the past several years. She was born Jan. 31, 1905 in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late James and Millie Pickering Hansen. Mrs. Roberts attended schools in Rock Springs and married Thomas L. Armstrong in Rock Springs May 28, 1927. He preceded her in death March 10, 1956. She later married Morgan Roberts in Rock Springs in 1960 and he preceded her in death Aug. 27, 1966. Mrs. Roberts was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion, the North Side Guild, and the Neighbors of Woodcraft. Survivors include one brother, George Hansen of Cheyenne; two sons-in-law, Nie Mettam of Encinitas, Calif. and Doral Wilde of Reliance; two grandchildren, Patti Jo Dodd of Fountain Valley, Calif. and David Mettam of Encinitas, Calif.; and several nieces and nephews including Alvira Bastalich and Shirley Robertson, both of Rock Springs. In addition to her parents and husbands, Mrs. Roberts was preceded in death by two daughters, Caroline Mettam and Lois Wilde; three sisters; and two brothers. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 24, 1994 BETTY JEAN EASON Services and burial for Betty Jean Eason were in Scottsbluff, Neb. Mrs. Eason, 65, died Monday, Dec. 19, 1994 at the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City. A resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Eason died following a short illness. She was born Jan. 27, 1929 in Scottsbluff, Neb., the oldest child of Phillip and Emma Bohl, who were immigrants from Russia. Mrs. Eason married Raymond E. Eason March 8, 1947 in Scottsbluff. They worked in the oil fields. Mrs. Eason studied the history of each place and also studied her family's heritage in Germany, Russia and the United States. Survivors include her husband, Raymond of the home; three daughters, Diana Young of Hopewell, Va., Judy Eason of Lead, S.C., and Phyllis Ricklefs and her husband, Warren of Laramie; four grandchildren, Raymond Heigel of Torrington, David Hiegel of Houston; Shanna Young and Jena Young of Hopewell; and three great-grandchildren. She is also survived by two sisters, Donna Hiegel of Mitchell, Nev. and Shirley Liverman of Chesapeake, Va.; two brothers, Donald Bohl of Gering, Neb. and Jim Bohl of Scottsbluff; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, a daughter, Rayetta and a son, Russell. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 24, 1994 WILMA HAZEL JONES MARBLETON—Funeral services for Wilma Hazel Jones were conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 22, 1994 at the Farson Community Hall in Farson. The Rev. Jerry Reed conducted the service. Graveside funeral services and interment were conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 22, 1994 at the Plainview Cemetery in Big Piney. Mrs. Jones, 79, of 1010 Third St., Marbleton, died at 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16, 1994 at the Harris Methodist Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas. A resident of Marbleton and former longtime resident of Farson, Mrs. Jones died following a sudden illness. She was born Oct. 4, 1915 in Des Moines, Iowa, the daughter of the late William and Margaret Nichols Brandes. Mrs. Jones attended schools in Des Moines and married John Aaron “Casey” Jones in Unionville, Mo. Nov. 21, 1931. He preceded her in death in Farson Aug. 27, 1985. Mrs. Jones was a retired restaurant manager who worked in various restaurants. She was a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, Val Jones and Aaron Neale Jones, both of Farson; two daughters, Mrs. Dwane (Janice) Moss of Glen Rose, Texas, and Mrs. James (Donna Joyce) Osborn of Big Piney; two sisters, Virginia McWilliams of Farson and Mary Snephen of Los Angeles; 12 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Jones was preceded in death by one sister, Elizabeth Tillotson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 24, 1994 ROBERT KAZE Graveside funeral services for Robert Kaze were conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 23, 1994 at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, north of Rock Springs. The Rev. James L. Henning of the Trinity Lutheran Church officiated. Kaze, 40 of Granger, died at about 11:05 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 18, 1994 at Milepost 79.45 at the Interstate 80 Westbound lane, approximately 21.5 miles west of Rock Springs. According to Sweetwater County Coroner Dale S. Majhanovich, Kaze was the driver of a westbound vehicle. He lost control of the vehicle, driving off the right side of the roadway, rolling the vehicle. Kaze was ejected from the vehicle. He died instantly of internal neck injuries. A resident of Granger for 10 years and former resident of Trona, Calif., he was born on Nov. 3, 1954 in Redlands, Calif., the son of the late Floyd and Lucille Richie Kaze. He attended schools in Redlands and was a graduate of the Onyx High School in Onyx, Calif. Kaze worked as a millwright. Survivors include two daughters, Jody Lynn Kaze and Melissa Kaze, both of Stockton, Calif.; two brothers, Larry Kaze of Camp Angeles, Calif., and Floyd Kaze of White City, Ore.; three sisters, Lorna McGowen and Maxine Mullenhour, both of Lyman and Debra Carson of Rock Springs; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Kaze was preceded in death by one brother, Clinton Kaze. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 24, 1994 GARY DEAN BALLARD KEMMERER--Funeral services for Gary Dean Ballard were conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 23, 1994 at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel, 263 East Flaming Gorge Way, Green River. Louis Finch of the Church of Christ conducted the service. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Ballard, 40, of 1007 Sorensen Drive, Kemmerer, died at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 19, 1994 at the South Lincoln Medical Center in Kemmerer where he had been a patient for one day. A resident of Kemmerer for two years and former resident of Green River, Ballard died following a brief illness. He was born April 10, 1954 in Lubbock, Texas, the son of Gale James and Judeen West Ballard. He attended schools in Amarillo, Texas and Green River and earned his GED from Western Wyoming Community College. Ballard was the manager of Mini-Mart having worked in several area stores. He also worked as an iron worker. Ballard was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include his parents, Gale and Judeen Ballard of Green River; one brother, Ken Gale Ballard of Green River; his paternal grandmother, Irene Ballard of Beatrice, Neb.; his maternal grandmother, Fern West of Green River; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, one niece and one nephew. Ballard was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather and maternal grandfather. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 24, 1994 KAY LUANNE FURSE LOUISVILLE, Ky.--Memorial services for Kay Luanne Furse were Saturday, Dec. 17, 1994 at the Whillhite Ballard Funeral Home in Middletown, Ky. Cremation followed. An early summer date will be planned for a memorial service in Green River. Mrs. Furse, 56, of 409 Bruner Hills Road, Louisville, Ky., died Dec. 12, 1994 at Baptist East Hospital where she had been a patient since Dec. 4, 1994. She was born Aug. 28, 1938, the daughter of the late Ellis and Mary Fritz of Green River. She attended high school and graduated from Lincoln High School, Green River in 1956. She was married to Edward Evers of Rock Springs and they were later divorced. She is survived by one son, Mark Evers. She was survived by her second husband, John HOward Furse of Louisville. In addition to her husband surviving are three daughters, Luanne Mary Wiggenhauser of Corona, Calif., Judith Lynn Augur of Claremont, Calif., and Joan Heather Harris of Fort Myers, Fla., and one son, John Heath Furse of Miami Beach, Fla. Four grandchildren are Steven August Wiggenhauser, Kaylyn Wiggenhauser, Isabel Furse Augur and James Patrick Harris and also a sister, Peggy Jean Edison, of Fullerton, Calif. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 24, 1994 ANN BASTALICH OROFINO, Idaho--A Mass of Christian burial for Ann Bastalich was celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, 1994 at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway, Rock Springs. The Rev. William Espenshade officiated. A vigil service with rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9, 1994 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Interment was in the St. Joseph's Cemetery in Rock Springs. Mrs. Bastalich, 82, of 1765 Hollywood St., Orofino, Idaho, died at 8:54 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 3, 1994, shortly after being admitted to the St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center in Lewiston, Idaho. A resident of Orofino for one year and former lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Bastalich had been in ill health for the past two years. She was born June 5, 1912 in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late John and Mary Taucher Demshar Sr. Mrs. Bastalich attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 193?. She married William S. Bastalich in Rock Springs in 1947 and he preceded her in death in March of 1973. Mrs. Bastalich was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church and KSKJ. Survivors include one son, Bill Bastalich of Orofino, two brothers, John Demshar Jr. of Cheyenne and Carl Demshar of Rock Springs; one sister, Frances Womp?? of Denver; one granddaughter, Jessica Bastalich of Orofino and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Bastalich was preceded in death by one sister, Mary Homec. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 31, 1994 EDWIN JOHN TOMICH EDEN—A Mass of Christian burial for Edwin John Tomich was celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 29, 1994 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28, 1994 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Internment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens north of Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Andrew TOmich, Joe Koritnik, Ed Westbrook, Jim Washam, Gary Zakotnik and Ralph Delambert. Tomich, 73, of 3346 Highway 191, Eden, died at 8:25 p.m. Friday, Dec. 23, 1994 at memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient since Nov. 3, 1994. A lifelong resident of Eden, Tomich had been in ill health for the past several years. He was born April 5, 1921 in Quealy, the son of the late Joseph and Mary Povh Tomich. He attended schools in Quealy and Eden and married the former Justyne Simon in Rock Springs Aug. 11, 1956. Tomich was a retired rancher. He was a member of the St. Christopher’s Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Justyne of Eden; two sons and daughters-in-law, Steven and Debbie Tomich of Rock Springs and Craig and Pat Cohen of Arvada, Colo.; one daughter and son-in-law, Tracy and Byron Zuehlsdorff of Rock Springs; one brother and sister-in-law, Carl and Carol Tomich of Eden; one brother, Joseph Tomich of Jackson; one sister and brother-in-law, Josephine and Bill Westbrook of Rock Springs; two sisters, Dorothy Hillyer of Rock Springs and Barbara Crabbs of Denver; six grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. In addition to his parents, Tomich was preceded in death by three brothers, Andrew, James and Stephen and two sisters, Anna Naglich and Sandra Lawler. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 31, 1994 KATHRYN K FLANAGAN Funeral services for Kathryn K. Flanagan were conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 30, 1994 at the vase Flaming Gorge Chapel, 263 East Flaming Gorge Way, Green River. The Rev. Michael Scott of the Hilltop Baptist Church conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Mrs. Flanagan, 36, of 344 North Fifth West, Green River, died at 8:37 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27, 1994, shortly after being admitted to Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs. A resident of Green River for the past four months and former resident of Van Vleck, Texas, Mrs. Flanagan was born Dec. 19, 1958 in Ontario, Calif., the daughter of Gerald and Linda Greenstreet Bostwick. She attended schools in Ontario and was a graduate of the Ontario High School with the class of 1976. Mrs. Flanagan enjoyed cooking, dancing, helping people, watching her sons play baseball, playing bingo and spending time with her family. Survivors include her mother, Linda Gehrke of Green River; her father, Gerald Bostwick of Texas; three sons, Jimmy, Johnathan and Joshua Flanagan, all of Texas; one brother, Alan Bostwick of Calif.; four sisters, April Rice, Pamela Nemitz and Crystal Ruiz, all of Green River and Alice Chavez of Hesperia, Calif.; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, seven nieces and five nephews. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Mellissa Rene Flanagan. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 31, 1994 MICHAEL N. TOYIAS Following cremation, memorial services for Michael N. Toyias were conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 30, 1994 at the Union Congregational Church, 350 Mansface, Green River. Mrs. Jean Wade conducted the services. Inurnment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Toyias, 61, of 1750 Hitching Post Dr. No. 18, Green River died at 4:20 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28, 1994 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs, where he had been a patient for one day. A longtime resident of Green River and former resident of Long Beach, Calif., and Seattle, Toyias had been in ill health for the past two years. He was born March 16, 1933 in Green River, the son of the late Nick Andrew and Ella M. Ball Toyias. He attended schools in Green River and was a graduate of Green River High School with the class of 1951. Toyias attended the University of Wyoming for three years and graduated from college in California. Toyias was the retired owner and operator of McKee’s Mill Restaurant in Green River. He was a member of the Union Congregational Church. Survivors include his companion, Janet Guild of Green River, one son, Lee Robert Toyias of California, one sister, Mrs. John C. (Josephine) Fantin of Rock Springs; one grandson, Robert in the U.S. Armed Forces; and one granddaughter, Danielle of California. In addition to his parents, Toyias was preceded in death by one brother, James Toyias who died July 23, 1951, and one son, Charles L. Toyias who died in October of 1969 in Vietnam. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 31, 1994 RODNEY BUTLER MCLENNAN Funeral services for Rodney Butler McLennan were conducted at 2:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 23, 1994 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. John Pennington of the St. John’s Episcopal Church in Green River officiated. Internment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens north of Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Rick McNalley, Scott McNalley, Jim Fiscus, David Fiscus, Brady Hopple and Rod McLennan. McLennan, 79, of 731 McCurtain Drive, Rock Springs, died at 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21, 1994 at his home in Rock Springs. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, McLennan had been in ill health the past six months. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, McLennan had been in ill health the past six months. He was born Feb. 2, 1915 in Rock Springs, the son of the late Jasper and Ethel Abbott Butler McLennan. McLennan attended schools in Hanna and Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1935. He also attended Washington State College. McLennan married the former Alice Williams in Manila, Utah in 1935. He was a retired mechanic, having worked for Reliance Electric until his retirement on Feb. 2, 1980. McLennan was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion. Survivors include his wife, Alice of Rock Springs; four sons, Rod B. McLennan of Rock Springs, Thomas H. McLennan of Roy, Wash., Rex A. McLennan of Lubbock, Texas, and Robert J. McLennan of Lander; three daughters, Ethel Fiscus Fletcher of Meeker, Colo., Betty J. Reach of Rock Springs, and Judy A. Hopple of Cody; 22 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, McLennan was preceded in death by one brother, Benjamin McLennan and one grandson, Michael Evan. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 31, 1994 THURSTON RICHARD DOYLE PINEDALE—Services for Thurston Richard Doyle were at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 27, 1994 at the Hudson’s Funeral Home Chapel of the Pines. Burial was in the Pinedale Cemetery. Doyle, 86, Pinedale, died Thursday, Dec. 22, 1994 in Pinedale. He was born May 13, 1908 in McCook, Neb., a son of Daniel and Bessie Murrain Doyle. He married Leita Bloom Feb. 12, 1929 at Daniel. Survivors include his wife of Pinedale; a son, Jack Doyle, Pinedale; a sister, Toots Magdalene, Pinedale; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, a son and a sister. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 31, 1994 DELMA LILY EDNA QUINTON Funeral services for Delma Lily Edna Quinton were conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28, 1994 at the First Assembly of God, Second and A Streets, Rock Springs. The Rev. Larry Jensen of the Life Christian Center conducted the services. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens north of Rock Springs. Mrs. Quinton, 78, of 1512 Main St., Reliance, died at 12:10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 24, 1994 at her home in Reliance. A resident of Reliance since 1946 and former resident of Oklahoma, Mrs. Quinton had been in ill health for the past several months. She was born March 14, 1916 in Quinton, Okla., the daughter of the late Charles “Buddy” and Margaret Gamble Cooper. She attended school in Quinton and married James Quinton in Green River in August of 1946. Mrs. Quinton was a member of the First Assembly of God. Her hobbies were crocheting, sewing, crafts, gardening and collection recipes. Survivors include her husband, James of Reliance; four sons, Earl J. Adams and James R. Adams, both of Oakdale, Calif. and James L. Quinton and Dean Quinton, both of Rock Springs; two sisters, Bessie Robertson of Quinton and Mildred Ketland of Turlock, Calif.; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Quinton was preceded in death by her first husband, John Adams; one daughter, Betty Jo Hendrix; one son, Billy Joe Adams in infancy; two sisters, Margaret Wilson and Myrtle Adams; and one granddaughter, Murna Sue Pratt. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 31, 1994 BELINDA LEE SMITH A memorial graveside funeral service and inurnment for Belinda Lee Smith were conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 29, 1994 at the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park in Rock Springs. Mrs. Smith, 40, of 239 Polk St., Rock Springs, died at 2:40 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21, 1994 at her home in Rock Springs. A resident of Rock Springs for 21 years and former resident of Price, Utah, Mrs. Smith had been in ill health the past three years. She was born Oct. 21, 1954 in Caldwell, Idaho, the daughter of Robert and Lillian Collins Frost. Mrs. Smith attended schools in Price and married Lynn J. Smith in Price April 8, 1972. She was a member of the LDS Church. Survivors include her husband, Lynn of Rock Springs; her father, Robert Frost of Riverton; two sons, Ruland Lynn Smith and Sean Curtis Smith, both of Rock Springs; one daughter, Mandy Kay Smith of Rock Springs; two brothers, Billy Frost of Rock Springs and Brian Frost of Riverton; one sister, Brenda Clyde of Riverton; one grandchild, Cory Allen Holmes of Rock Springs; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her mother. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 31, 1994 RUTH ELLEN RECH Funeral services for Ruth Ellen Rech were conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 29, 1994 at the Emmanuel Baptist Church, 3309 Sweetwater Drive, Rock Springs. The Rev. Brian Wilson conducted the services. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were C.C. Wright, Mark Johnson, Elbert “Punky” Steinaker, Larry Hilkey, Jim Taylor, Jeff Taylor, Gene Jugles and Steve Reekers. Honorary pallbearers were Larry Sheldon and all of her brothers-in-law. Mrs. Rech, 43, of 1508 Ninth St., Space No. 55, Rock Springs, died at 9:18 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 25, 1994 at her home in Rock Springs. A resident of Rock Springs for 20 years and former resident of Gillette, Mrs. Rech had been suffering from ocular melanoma for the past several months. She was born Oct. 18, 1951 in Gillette, the daughter of Claude Leighton “Jeff” and Ardienna Curtis Oliver. Mrs. Rech attended schools in Gillette and Rock Springs and earned her GED in Rock Springs. She married Lloyd Rec in Gillette Dec. 9, 1967. Mrs. Rech worked as a certified nursing assistant for Sweetwater Home Health Care until ill health forced her retirement. She was a member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Lloyd of Rock Springs, her mother and step-father, Ardienna and Carl Kretschman of Gillette; one son, Steven Lloyd Rech of Rock Springs; two daughters, Mrs. Troy Lee (Leslie Ann) Sheldon and Traci Lynn Rech, both of Rock Springs; one brother, Jimmy Dean Oliver of Gillette; one stepbrother, Terry L. Oliver of Gillette; six sisters, Patty Carver, Wanda Oliver and Michele Craig, all of Gillette, Janice Cook of Newcastle, Jackie Kalkhoff and Kelly Kalkhoff, both of Manning, Iowa; three grandchildren, Aaron Cole Sheldon, Kyle Lee Sheldon, and Devan Nicole Sheldon, all of Rock Springs; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Mrs. Rech was preceded in death by her father, Claude “Jeff” Oliver and two brothers, Jerry and Berry Oliver. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 31, 1994 BETTY MAY GARCIA Betty May Garcia, 41, of 470 East Flaming Gorge Way, Green River, died at 4:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 21, 1994 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient since Dec. 1. A resident of Green River for 19 years and former resident of Salt Lake City, Mrs. Garcia was born June 8, 1953 in Salt Lake City, the daughter of Irwin Earl and May Jones Moulton. She attended schools in Granger, Utah and married Gene John Garcia in Nevada on May 21, 1970. Mrs. Garcia was a member of the LDS Church. Survivors include her husband, Gene of Green River, her mother, May Moulton of Boise, Idaho; one son and daughter-in-law, John and Debra Garcia of Green River, one son, Chris Garcia of Green River, one daughter and son-in-law, Anne and Tim Twomey of Green River; one daughter, Carla Langley of Rawlins; one brother, George Moulton of Boise, one sister, Mrs. Dan (Cheryl) Kuhn of West Valley City, Utah; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. The body was cremated. ---