Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 4, 1997 LENA M. PALANCK A Mass of Christina burial for Lena M. Palanck was celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 28, 1996 at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel and the Rev. Bruce Clapham concelebrated. A Scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 27, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Pallbearers were Gerry Foster, Norman Gillespie, Jerry Graebert, Leonard Merrell, Dennis Ruhaak and Rob Spence. Honorary pallbearers were Adam Bugay, Vic Cundy, Joe Melinkovich, Don Ruhaak, Clarence Samuels and Louis Dansart. Mrs. Palanck, 87, of 432 Elias Ave., Rock Springs, died at 7:05 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 25, 1996 at her daughter and son-in-law’s home in Rock Springs. A resident of Rock Springs for the past 79 years, Mrs. Palanck had been in ill health for the past several years. She was born Feb. 20, 1909 in Silverton, Colo., the daughter of the late John and Maria Viliotti Dallapicola. Mrs. Palanck attended schools in Colorado and Rock Springs and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School with the class of 1926. She attended business school in Salt Lake City. She married Edward Palanck in Denver in 1928. He preceded her in death in 1971. Mrs. Palanck worked as a bookkeeper for the Union Pacific Store for several years. She worked as a clerk for the Union Mercantile Liquor Store for 17 years until her retirement in 1979. Mrs. Palanck was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic church, Woman’s Club of Rock Springs, Rock Springs Humane Society, Catholic Golden Age, Tyrolean Trentini Club, the BPO Does, the Tirolesi Trentini Del Colorado, Young At Heart Senior Citizens Center, AARP and the Italian American Society. Mrs. Palanck’s pursuits included gardening, playing bridge and cooking. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Mary Ann and Mark H. Wilcox of Rock Springs, and many cousins residing in Italy. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Palanck was preceded in death by one brother, George Dalla [sic] and one sister, Anna Courtier. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Jan 4, 1997 BERTHA NADINE BALL ACKERSON Funeral services for Bertha Nadine Ball Ackerson were conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 28, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. James L. Hennig of the Trinity Lutheran Church officiated. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, north of Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Mario Eugene Cox, Michael Ben Cox, Robert William Cox, David Pivik, John Faccio and Dick Miller. Mrs. Ackerson, 88, of 1325 Sage St., Rock Springs, died at 4:15 a.m. Thursday, De. 26, 1996 at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs, where she had been a patient for several years. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Ackerson died following a lengthy illness. She was born Sept. 15, 1908 in Dunkirk, Kan., the daughter of the late Leon and Mary Balm Herbin. Mrs. Ackerson attended schools in Dunkirk and Reliance and married William Ackerson in Laramie on Nov. 10, 1968. He preceded her in death on May 15, 1989. Mrs. Ackerson worked as a call crew caller for the Union Pacific Railroad for several years. She was a retired cook who worked for the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County for many years and several local restaurants. Mrs. Ackerson also worked as a waitress in various restaurants in Rock Springs. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Survivors include one son, Eugene Cox of Rock Springs; two daughters, Mrs. Eugene (Norma) Paoli and Mrs. Herman (Alma) Faccio, both of Rock Springs; 10 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; and several niece and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 4, 1997 LEE L. REED MANILA—Funeral services for Lee L. Reed were conducted Tuesday, Dec. 31, 1996 at 11 a.m. in the Manila LDS Ward Chapel. Bishop Martin Rose officiated. Interment was in the Manila Cemetery. Reed, 78, died at 5:35 p.m. on Dec. 27, 1996 at his home in Manila of a heart attack. He was born May 19, 1918 in Elwood, Utah, the son of John Ward and Beatrice Burnham Reed. He married LeOra Crofts on Oct. 3, 1938 in Manila, Utah. They were later divorced. He married Connie Irene Cook on March 22, 1973 in Kemmerer. Reed was a rancher and a carpenter until his retirement in 1991. He had been a 4-H leader and organized the first rodeo and basketball team in Manila. His interests included his family, hunting and harvesting his crops. Survivors include his wife, Connie of Manila; one son, Cloyd (Ruth) Reed of Plain City, Utah; three daughters, Katherine (John) Pallesen Issacs of Circle, Mont., Peggy (George) Pallesen Back of Meeker, Colo., and Vickie (Jim) Pallesen Bryan of Circle; one brother, Kenneth (Earla) Reed of Clearfield, Utah; 16 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Wayne Reed, and one great-grandson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 4, 1997 CARRIE M. STENCOLA A Mass of Christian burial for Carrie M. Stencola was celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 2, 1997 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A Scriptural rosary was celebrated at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1, 1997 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Interment was in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were James Stark, Harold Brown, Milan Pryich, Ray Overy, Scott Overy and Greg Stainbrook. Honorary pallbearers were James Zelenka and Jerry Schendel. Mrs. Stencola, 85, of 1021 Clark St., Rock Springs, died at 8:55 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 28, 1996 at Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs, where she had been a patient since May 21, 1996. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Stencola had been in ill health for the past several years. She was born Oct. 23, 1911 in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late John and Caroline Bartus Chokie. Mrs. Stencola attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1929. She married John S. Stencola in Rock Springs on Jan. 11, 1942, and he preceded her in death on Nov. 19, 1995. Mrs. Stencola was a retired clerk who worked for J.C. Penney Company in Rock Springs for 47 years. She was a member of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. Survivors include two sisters, Liz Manley of Auburn, Calif., and Sue Schendel of Novato, Calif.; one brother and sister-in-law, Buddy and Barbara Chokie of Bloomfield, N.M.; one aunt, Vicki Bartus; and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 4, 1997 ROBERT BRIGGS MANILA—Funeral services for Robert Briggs were conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 2, 1997 at the LDS Church in Manila. Bishop Martin Rose conducted the services. Interment was in the Manila Cemetery. Briggs, 93, of 11175 Payette Heights, Payette, Idaho, died Monday, Dec. 30, 1996 at his daughter’s home in Payette. A resident of Payette for the past one year and former resident of McKinnon and Manila, Utah, Briggs had been in ill health for the past several days. He was born on June 28, 1903 in Beaver City, Utah, the son of the late John and Jane Kirham Briggs. Briggs attended schools in Manila. He married the former Cloe Brough in Ecko City, Utah in 1939. Briggs was a retired cattle rancher who worked in McKinnon for most of his life. He was a member of the LDS Church, Farm Bureau, Soil Conservation Service and Cattlemen’s Association. Survivors include his wife, Cloe of Payette; one son, Dale Briggs of McKinnon; two daughters, Eunice Haxton of Roberts, Mont., and Bonnie Youngberg of Payette; 21 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Briggs was preceded in death by one son, Vance Briggs; five sisters; and three brothers. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 4, 1997 BATTISTA G. ABRIANI SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.—Services and burial for Battista G. Abriani were Monday, Dec. 2 in Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery, Colma, Calif. Abriani, 85, died Nov. 26, 1996 at his home in South San Francisco, Calif. A native of Cassetta, Italy, he was also a former resident of Superior in 1938-40. He worked for the Union Pacific Coal Company. He married Lydia Bettolo in 1941. He lived the past 49 years in South San Francisco. He was a member of the 12 Mile Club, Young Men’s Institute and the Italian Catholic Federation Branch No. 7. Survivors include his wife of 55 years, Lydia Abriani; sons and daughter-in-law, Robert (Tamara) Abriani, San Mateo, Calif, and Roy (Jan) Abriani of Granite Bay, Calif.; brothers, Frank and Felix Abriani, Kemmerer; a sister, Jeanna Bleuher, South San Francisco; grandchildren, Janelle, Andrea, Leah and Aaron. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 4, 1997 DANIEL KEITH JUAREZ WAMSUTTER—Daniel Keith Juarez, 19, of 312 McCormick St., Space 9, Wamsutter, died at about 1:35 a.m. Tuesday, December 31, 1996 at his home. According to Sweetwater County Coroner Dale S. Majhanovich, Juarez was the victim of an apparent accidental self-inflicted gunshot would to the head. An autopsy conducted Tuesday morning revealed that Juarez died instantly. A former resident of Newcastle, Juarez was born on Aug. 22, 1977 in Fresno, Calif., the son of Jose and Lee Ann Bier Juarez. He attended schools in Rawlins and was employed as a laborer for road construction at the time of his death. His body will be returned to Newcastle for funeral services and interment in the Greenwood Cemetery in Newcastle. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 4, 1997 ROLAND “RON” McINTIRE A memorial service for Roland “Ron” McIntire was conducted at the LDS Church on Nov. 18, 1996. McIntire, a former Green River resident, died suddenly while mending a fence at his home in Winfield, British Columbia, Canada on Nov. 14, 1996 at the age of 82. His parents ran the old Green River Hotel on Railroad Street for many years, and McIntire grew up and attended schools in Green River. He was retired lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Army and was active in World War II. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was a resident of Kelowna and Winfield since 1972. He is survived by his wife, Marion of Winfield and four sons, Scott of Boston, Chris of Burnaby and Dirk and Nils of Germany. McIntire was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Lester Walt “Bud” McIntire. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 4, 1997 LEO S. SUNADA BELLEVUE, Wash.—Services for Dr. Leo S. Sunada were conducted on Dec. 27, 1996 at the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church. Dr. Sunada, 64, of Bellevue, Wash., died Dec. 22, 1996 following an extended heart illness. Sunada was born April 11, 1932 in Green River, the son of Morijiro and Todu Sunada. He was raised in Green River. He graduated from Green River High School in 1950, and worked for the Union Pacific Railroad in the round house in 1950-51 and was a machinist apprentice in 1952-53. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War in 1953-55. After the war, Sunada received his bachelor’s and master’s degrees at Colorado State College and University of Colorado. He worked in Colorado as a high school principal. Later he received a master’s degree in business administration at the University of Colorado, and then a doctorate at Michigan State University. Before he retired, he worked as a school administrator for the U.S. Department of Defense Overseas School System, working in France, England and Germany. He married Carol Freeman in Washington, D.C., July 25, 1967. He and his family moved to Wenatchee in 1992, and then to Issaquah and later to Bellevue. Dr. Sunada was active in the VFW and had been district commander. He received numerous awards for his involvement including the “All-American Post Commander” award in 1991. He is survived by his wife, Carol; son Mori of Bellevue; two brothers and sisters-in-law, George and Susan Sunada of Logan, Utah, and Dr. Kayo and Jean Sunada of Denver; two sisters, Edith Sunada of Green River, and Agnes Tabushi of Reliance; his father and mother-in-law, George and Eileen Freeman; and numerous nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by one son, Jiro S. Sunada in April. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 11, 1997 ETHEL REBOL Graveside funeral services and interment for Ethel Rebol were conducted at 11 a.m., Friday, Jan. 10, 1997 at the St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Rock Springs. The Rev. Michael Hellman of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church officiated. Pallbearers were Ernest J. Major, Al Tirre, Ernest Major, Ty Griffith, Kevin Webb and Mungo Brown. Mrs. Rebol, 78, of 1915 Woodland Ave., Santa Clara, Calif., died on Sunday, Jan. 5, 1997 at her home in Santa Clara. A resident of Santa Clara since 1946 and former resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Rebol had been in ill health the past 20 years. She was born on Jan. 13, 1918 in Lionkol, the daughter of the late Robert H. and Mable Green Krake. Mrs. Rebol attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1936. She married John L. Rebol in Rock Springs on July 12, 1941. Along with her husband, John, Mrs. Rebol was the retired owner and operator of J and E Bowling Supply Company in California for many years. Their company provided engraving, trophies and bowling shirts. Survivors include her husband, John of Santa Clara; two daughters, Mrs. Ernest (Deanna) Major of Milpitas, Calif., and Mrs. Albert L. (Carol) Tirre of Green River; one sister, Sadie McTee of Rock Springs; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Reboy was preceded in death by one son, Robert Rebol who died in infancy; one brother, Martin Krake; and one grandson, Darl Tirre. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 11, 1997 ISIDRO M. SANCHEZ A Mass of Christian burial for Isidro M. Sanchez was celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 4, 1997 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 900 Hitching Post Drive, Green River. The Rev. Michael Hellman officiated. A wake service and rosary were celebrated at 7 p.m., Friday, Jan. 3, 1997 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Green River. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearers were Paul Kincaid, Ron Aulger, Joe Vriarte, Jesse A. Sanchez, Tim Reed, Tyler J. Ingle, Steve Webb and Mike Flores. Sanchez, 86, of 230 Elm St., Green River, died at 7:43 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1, 1997 at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs. A resident of Green River since 1927, Sanchez had been in ill health the past several years. He was born on May 15, 1910 in Guerrero, Coahuila, Mexico, the son of the late Thomas and Felisiana Morales Sanchez. He attended school in Guerrero, Cohuila, Mexico. Sanchez married the former Arvia Davis in Green River on Nov. 25, 1949, and she preceded him in death on March 4, 1976. He later married the former Dolores Torres Doane in Green River on April 29, 1983. Sanchez worked for 30 years as a track maintenance man for the Union Pacific Railroad until his retirement in 1975. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, the Old Timers Association, the Fraternal Order of Eagles and the Brotherhood of Maintenance Way. Survivors include his wife, Delores Sanchez of Green River; five daughters, Linda Sanchez of Rock Springs, Cleo Flores of Green River, Phyllis Webb of Battle Mountain, Nev., Kathy Laria of Miami Springs, Fla., and Eileen Reed of Green River; one sister, Josephine Lopez of Eagle Pass, Texas; nine granddaughters; seven grandsons; three great-grandsons; and several niece and nephews. In addition to his parents and first wife, Sanchez was preceded in death by one son, Tiny Sanchez; one brother, Marcos Sanchez; two sisters, Aurelia Maldonado and Elena Mancheca; and one great-grandson, Isaiah Mandros. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 11, 1997 JACK J. VOLSEY MESA, Ariz.—Memorial services for Jack J. Volsey were Friday, Jan. 3, 1997 at 2 p.m. at Mesa Funeral Care, 400 South Power Road in Mesa. Volsey, 84, of 519 C St., Rock Springs, died Dec. 31, 1996 at 10:45 p.m. at his winter home in Mesa, Ariz. Volsey was born Dec. 8, 1912 in McAlester, Okla., to Jacob and Rose Vertacnik Volcic. He owned White Eagle Motor in Rock Springs for 48 years and retired in 1977. As a young man, Volsey was a boxer promoted by Bunny Livingston. He had many bouts at the Playmore Arena, Slovenski Dom Hall, Old Timers Building and various outdoor lots. He never lost a bout in Rock Springs and held the title of “Rocky Mountain Featherweight Champion.” He was a member of the Eagles and Elks clubs in Rock Springs and belonged to the Airstream travel club. His hobbies included fishing and traveling. He is survived by his wife Norma J. Volsey of Mesa; one son, Robert L. Volsey of Rock Springs; daughter, Patricia “Patti” L. McDonough of Rock Springs; stepdaughter, Cynthia S. Clark of Tempe, Ariz.; one sister, Ann V. Johnson of Provo, Utah; one brother Albert Volsic of Rock Springs; five grandchildren, Renee, Dan, Jack, Janeen and Jack II; five great-grandchildren, Tyler, Jeremy, Samantha, Robert III and Rachel; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife Julia Fabiny Volsey; a grandson Robert Volsey II; a great-grandson Michael; two brothers Frank Volcic and Antone Volcic; and his parents. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 11, 1997 WILLIAM “BUZ” GAVIN JEKYL ISLAND, Ga.—William “Buz” Wesley Gavin III, 45, died while his said boat was docked at Jeckyl Island, Ga., on Dec. 27, 1996, following a sudden illness. Gavin made his home on his said boat and at this point in his life was en route to Christmas Island. He was born April 12, 1951 in Maryland. He attended schools in Salisbury, Md., where his family made their home. He later married Susan Tingle of Omaha, Neb. From this marriage he is survived by their three children, two sons, William Gavin IV of the United States Air Force and Edward Gavin of Evanston; one daughter, Jennifer Mae Gavin of Denver; and one granddaughter, Natalie Applegate, also of Denver. Gavin later remarried the former Linda Lou Willit, who preceded him in death in June, 1996. Gavin resided for many years with his first wife, Susan and their three children in Green River, where he worked as an underground mechanic for Allied Chemical. He later followed the profession as a self-employed computer programmer. Other survivors include his sisters, Liz MacFarland of Salisbury, and Tori Fitzpatrick of Kingsville, Md.; and one brother, John Gavin, who resides in California. He is also survived by his step-father, George Stapes of Salisbury. In addition to his previous wife, Linda, Gavin was preceded in death by his mother, Elizabeth Ann Moore Gavin and his father, William Wesley Gavin III. Gavin was cremated and the ashes will be laid to rest somewhere on Christmas Island. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 11, 1997 PAULINE M. KAUCHICH A Mass of Christian burial for Pauline M. Kauchich was celebrated at 9 a.m. Friday, Jan. 10, 1997 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave. in Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A Scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9, 1997 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Paul Kauchich, Bryan Kauchich, Al Kolman, Harold Paul, Freddie Morgando and Thomas J. Kershisnik. Honorary pallbearers were Karl Noble, Luke Noble and Aaron Noble. Mrs. Kauchich, 93, of 416 Q St., Rock Springs, died at 7:05 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7, 1997 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River where she had been a patient since Dec. 20, 1996. A resident of Rock Springs since 1913, Mrs. Kauchich had been in ill health the past four months. She was born Feb. 7, 1903 in Skofja Loka, Yugoslavia, the daughter of the late Franc and Nesa Bradesko Martelok. She attended schools in Skofja Loka, and married Steve Kauchich at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs on Jan. 8, 1922. He preceded her in death on March 1, 1965. Mrs. Kauchich’s pursuits included gardening, cooking and sewing. She was a member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church and the SNPJ Lodge No. 10. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, John S. and Georgia (Pixie) Kauchich of Rock Springs; four grandchildren, Bryan Kauchich of Alburquerque, N.M., Paul Kauchich of Rock Springs; Janet Kauchich of Rock Springs and Karl Noble of Denver; two great-grandsons, Luke and Aaron Noble, both of Denver; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Kauchich was preceded in death by one daughter, Kathryn Noble who died on April 30, 1966, and seven brothers and sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 11, 1997 MARVIN H. EMERY RAWLINS—Funeral services for Marvin H. Emery were Friday, Jan. 10, 1997 at 10 a.m. at the Rostad Mortuary in Rawlins. The Rev. Malcolm Reid of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church officiated. Interment followed services at the Rawlins Cemetery. Pallbearers were Keith Emery, Kevin Emery, Raymond Haag, Robert Williams, Robert Beck and Paul Bugas. Honorary pallbearers were Matt Williams, Ted Bugas and Andy Bugas. Emery died at Memorial Hospital of Carbon County on Jan. 6, 1997 at the age of 80. He was born on May 27, 1916 in Jetmore, Kan., the son of Harry and Beulah (Bailey) Emery. He was a member of the Rawlins Shriners Club and the Rawlins Elk Lodge. He married Anna Marie Bugas on Feb. 26, 1939 in Casper. He worked for several years with the Union Pacific Railroad as a roadmaster. He is survived by his wife, Ann of Rawlins; daughter, Mary K. Williams of Rawlins; son, William M. Emery of Omaha, Neb.; sister, Hazel Long of Sacramento, Calif.; grandchildren, Beth Williams, Kathleen Williams, Robert Williams and his fiancé Ashley English, Matthew Williams, Keith Emery, Kelly Haag, and her husband Ray Haag, and Kevin Emery and his wife Cynthia Emery; and great-grandchildren Collin Williams, Devin Williams, Dustin Haag, Travis Haag, Desiree Emery and Chandel Emery. He was preceded in death by his parents and three sisters, Glenis, Glenda and Burla. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 11, 1997 AMANDA KIM MUELLER Amanda Kim Mueller, 23, of 220 Logan Street, Rock Springs, died at about 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 4, 1997 at her temporary residence in Rock Springs following a lengthy illness. A resident of Green River for the past five years and former resident of Emery, Utah, she was born Aug. 11, 1973 in price, Utah, the daughter of Neal E. and Sandy Corrine French Mueller. Miss Mueller attended schools in Ferron, Utah. She worked as a flagger for Purple Sage Construction in Idaho. Survivors include her parents, Neal and Sandy Mueller of Green River; one son, Trevor Brown of Green River; three brothers, Ronald Mueller of Key West, Fla., Vincent Mueller of Pleasant Grove, Utah, and Evan Mueller of Green River; two sisters, Cheryl Mueller of Salt Lake City, and Sara Mueller of Green River; her grandparents, Angelo Basso of Price, Utah, Corrine Lewis of Green River, and Ross French of Chandler, Ariz.; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Following cremation, private memorial services were conducted. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 11, 1997 EUPEHMIA “EFFIE” DANIELS MORRIS SALT LAKE CITY—Graveside services and burial for Euphemia “Effie” Daniels Morris were Dec. 3, 1996 in Salt Lake City. Mrs. Morris, 96, died Nov. 30, 1996 in Salt Lake City. She was born Sept. 28, 1900 in Mercur, Utah, to David and Jane Sellers Daniels. She married Gordon Goble Morris on Aug. 22, 1927. She was a member of the LDS Church and a former resident of Sweetwater County. She is survived by a son and two daughters, Larry G. Morris and Cheryl Morris, Phoenix, Ariz., and Marilyn Morris Cardwell, Salt Lake City; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents and eight brothers and sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 11, 1997 FRED G. GECAN SPOKANE, Wash.—Funeral services for Fred G. Gecan were Monday, Jan. 6, 1997 at 10 a.m. at St. Francis Catholic Church, Spokane. Rosary was Sunday evening, Jan. 5. Gecan died Wednesday, Jan. 1, 1997 at 7 p.m. at Holy Family Hospital in Spokane, Wash. He was born Nov. 29, 1921 in Red Lodge, Mont., to Ferdinand and Gezella Gecan. He was a graduate of Rock Springs High School. He was a U.S. Navy veteran who served in World War II aboard the U.S.S Saratoga. He is survived by two sons, Fred jr. and his wife or Irvine, Calif., and Rod of Spokane; two sisters, Mrs. Alfred (Anna) Acker, Rock Springs, and Mrs. Joe (Mary) Christensen, Eden, Utah; one brother, Frank Gecan, Rock Springs; three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Susich Gecan, and his parents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 18, 1997 KAITLYN MARIE LENNETTE HOPKINS A mass of angels for Kaitlyn Marie Lennette Hopkins was celebrated at 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 13, 1997 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 900 Hitching Post Drive, Green River. The Rev. Michael Hellman officiated. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Hopkins, infant daughter of Mark and Jeanette Hopkins of 3845 Flowerfield Road, Norfolk, Va., was dead at birth at 3:11 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8, 1997 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs. Survivors include her parents, Mark and Jeanette Hopkins of Norfolk; her brother, Jeremy Hopkins of Norfolk; her paternal grandparents, Wayne and Sharon Hopkins of Douglasville, Ga.; her maternal grandparents, Joe and Sharon Ciscar of Ely, Nev., and Marlys Ciscar of Green River; her great-grandparents, Ben and Marie Makaruk of Dickinson, N.D. and Anastasia Bustamante Ciscar of Munguia, Spain; her great-grandparents, Gerald and Ruth Cook of Columbus, Ga., and Arthur and Ruth Hopkins of Madison, Ga.; two aunts; two uncles; and one cousin. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 18, 1997 ANNA MENGHINI BRIGHAM CITY, Utah—A mass of Christian burial for Anna Menghini was celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 10, 1997 at St. Henry’s Catholic church in Brigham City, Utah. Interment and graveside services were Saturday, Jan. 11, 1997 at St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Rock Springs. Miss Menghini, 89, died Tuesday, Jan. 7, 1997 at Pioneer Care Center in Brigham City. She was born Oct. 5, 1907 in Superior, the daughter of Felix and Josephine Anselmi Menghini. She attended schools in Superior. She worked at the Union Mercantile in Superior for several years prior to moving to Ogden, Utah. In Ogden, she worked at Ogden Woolen Mills and then at Hill Air Force Base until the time of her retirement. She was a member of the St. Henry’s Catholic Church in Brigham City and has been a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Ogden and Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Rock Springs. She is survived by four nieces and nephews, Louana Nebeker of Arlington, Va., Virginia Norma Jordan of Cheyenne, J. Robert Lavery of Star Valley, and Thomas Lavery of Rock Springs; one step-sister, Frieda Tomich of Paramount, Calif.; and numerous grand and great-grand-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and three sisters, Lillian Visintainer, Florence Lavery and Esther Menghini. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 18, 1997 ROBERT ALAN “BOBBY” MONACELLI Funeral services for Robert Alan "Bobby" Monacelli were conducted at 10 a.m., Monday, Jan. 13, 1997 at the Hilltop Baptist Church, 405 Faith Drive, Green River. The Rev. Michael Scott conducted services. Pallbearers were James Drinkle, Michael Drinkle, Lance Lofton, Kevin Gelinas, Dick Pickinpaugh, Art Udave and Randall Hopkins. Monacelli, 12, of 2525 Colorado Drive, Green River, died at 3 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9, 1997 at the Primary Children's Medical Center in Salt Lake City, where he had been a patient since Jan. A resident of Green River since May of 1992, he died following a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born Jan. 2, 1985 in Okinawa, Japan, the son of Alan Robert and Donna Jo Margeson Monacelli. He attended schools in Green River and was currently attending Monroe Middle School as a sixth grader. His pursuits included baseball, football and remote-control cars. Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Donna Jo and Brian Patterson of Green River; his father and stepmother, Alan Robert and Michelle Monacelli of Keene, N.H..; two brothers, Anthony and Aaron Monacelli of Keene; his paternal grandparents, Robert and Charlotte Monacelli of Sarasota, Fla.; his maternal grandparents, Phillip and Sharon Margeson of Avoco, N.Y. and Marie Margeson of Hornel, N.Y.; his maternal great-grandparents, Lee and Grace Margeson; two aunts, Dawn Lahl of Paso Robles, Calif., and Diane DiFranco of Rochester, N.Y.; two great-aunts, Lorraine Noreck of Ocala, Fla., and Helen Rider of Wappingers Falls, N.Y.; and several cousins and friends. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 18, 1997 RICHARD C. BOONE ROBERT LEE, Texas - Funeral services for Richard C. Boone were Thursday, Jan. 9, 1997 at the Robert Lee Baptist Church at 2 p.m., with the Rev. Travis Starnes and the Rev. Ray Aldridge officiating. Burial followed in the Paint Creek Cemetery. Boone, 64 of Lyman, died Sunday, Jan. 5, 1997 in the St. Mark's Hospital in Salt Lake City. He was born Jan. 9, 1932 in Edith, Texas to Sloan and Nealia Mae Robertson Boone who preceded him in death. He married Bonnie Williams and they later divorced. He then married Bernice Hamblin Walker. He worked in the oilfields in California, Texas and Wyoming. He was a veteran who served in the Korean War. Boone is survived by his wife Bernice of Lyman; two daughters, Dixie Lee Pathof of Wataga, Texas, and Linda Mae Skipper of Louisville, Ky.; 12 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He is also survived by four sisters, Winnie Glasgow, Annie Lou Hicks, Peggy Warren and Deana Blood worth; one brother, Carlton S. Boone; stepchildren, Wesley Walker of Lyman, Denise Melinkovich of Laramie, and Dovie Phillips of Green River; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 18, 1997 DONALD J. KOMINSKY KEMMERER - Funeral mass for Donald John Kominsky was at 10 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 11, 1997 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Kemmerer. The Rev. Charles F. Taylor was celebrant. Rosary was on Friday, Jan. 10, 1997 at 7 p.m. Kominsky, 67, died Jan. 6, 1997 at his home in Kemmerer after a lengthy but with cancer. Kominsky was born Oct. 5, 1929 in Kemmerer, the son of John Paul and Lucille Frances (Boyler) Kominsky. He grew up in Frontier and attended school in Frontier and Kemmerer. During this time, he was active in basketball, the school’s Ranger staff and numerous organizations. He graduated as valedictorian of the 1947 class. In 1948, while attending the University of Wyoming, he married Nola Jeanne Horton on May 10. When he returned to Kemmerer that year, he went to work for the Kemmerer Gazette where he had worked part-time during his school years. He spent his career of 48 years with the local paper. He was the managing editor at the time of his death. In these years, Kominsky took a role in organization of local basketball and baseball leagues including coaching teams that competed throughout southwest Wyoming. He served as president of local organizations such as the Kemmerer Field Club, Bowling Lanes and the Lions Club. He was a long-standing member of the Cowboy Joe Club as well as the Eagles and the Wyoming Press Association. He participated in making Fossil Butte a national monument, as well as serving on the Lincoln County Recreation Board for a number of years. He was a member of the Catholic Church. He organized the Fronter/Kemmerer reunion last summer. Throughout his life, Kominsky always remained involved in sports activities, participating in baseball, golf, bowling, fishing and hunting. Being a supporter of all Wyoming activities, he attended numerous football and basketball games in Laramie. He was recognized as an "Old Faithful Fan" during the SMU football game on Nov. 2, 1996. He is survived by his mother, Lucille; brother David; sister, Patricia Wagner; four sons, Danny, Larry and Michael, all of Kemmerer, and Rick of Graeagle, Calif.; one daughter, Leslie Jeanne of Reno, Nev.; four grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, John; brothers, Gary Samuel and Jerry Michael; wife, Nola Jeanne; and a son, Gary John. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 18, 1997 DOLORES JOHNSON COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.—Dolores Johnson, 76, a retired nurse and former resident of Sweetwater County, died Jan. 9, 1997 in Colorado Springs. She resided in Colorado Springs since 1992, having previously resided in Denver. She was born in Dines on Dec. 23, 1920 to Carlo and Giustina Rossi Piaia, who are deceased. She was married Oct. 22, 1949 in Denver to Robert C. Johnson. He also preceded her in death. Mrs. Johnson was a graduate of Reliance High School and attended the University of Wyoming. She received her nursing degree from Mercy Hospital in Denver, Having served in the Army from 1944-1946 as a nurse, she attained the rank of lieutenant. She is survived by two sons, Ross William and Marc Andrew, both of Denver; two daughters, Phyllis Marie of Boulder and Valerie Ann of Colorado Springs; five grandchildren; a brother, Dante Piaia of Atlanta; and a sister, Carla Menapace of Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 18, 1997 PETER S. MUIR RAWLINS - Memorial services for Rawlins resident Peter S. Muir were Friday, Jan. 17 at 11 a.m., at the Rawlins Senior Center. Interment followed at Rawlins Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers were Dick Mumm, Frank Walker, Arty Bangs, Kenneth Logan and Emil Lemich. He died at United Medical Center in Cheyenne Jan. 12 at the age of 80. He was born Jan. 12, 1917 in Rock Springs, the son of Peter S. and Emma (Wiggins) Muir Sr. He graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1935. He married Dorothy J. Soulsby on Nov. 25, 1945 in Rock Springs and shortly after moved to Rawlins. He began working on the UPRR in 1937 as a fireman and retired in 1979 as an engineer, after serving 42 years. He joined the Wyoming National Guard (115th Cavalry) in April 1941. In 1942, he transferred to the 748th R.R. Battalion and served two years in India during World War II. He was discharged in April 1945. He was a member of Rawlins Elks Lodge No. 609, VFW Post 2311 (past commander), Eagles Aerie No. 151 in Rock Springs, Wyoming 115th Cavalry Assoc., Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers Div. No. 44, and was active in the Rawlins Senior Center. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy of Rawlins; children; daughter, Sharon of Riverton; son and daughter-in-law, David and Regina of Rawlins; grandchildren, Colleen Donahoe, Kevin Donahoe, Andy Titus, Shawna Muir and Scott Muir; a brother, Louis Muir and wife Isabelle of Rock Springs; a sister, Dorothy Clark of Salt Lake City; and numerous other relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, David M. Muir. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 18, 1997 WILMA SMITH WHEATLAND - Graveside services and interment for Wilma Louise Smith were Saturday, Jan. 11, 1997 at 1 p.m. at the Middle Creek Ranch Cemetery near Bosler. The Rev. David Anderson of the Trinity Lutheran Church in Wheatland officiated. Serving as pallbearers were Dana Smith, John Copeland, Jermy Evans, Toby Abell, Ben Austin and Dallon Coulson. Honorary pallbearers were all who called her friend. Mrs. Smith, 70, died Thursday, Jan. 9, 1997 at the Platte County Memorial Hospital in Wheatland after an extended illness. She was born in Fort Collins, Colo., on Nov. 25, 1926, the daughter of David and Eva (Mitchell) Lockman. She married Earl W. Smith in Wheatland on Dec. 16, 1945. They resided in Wheatland for seven years after their marriage then moved to Laramie where they lived and worked for 37 years. They moved back to Wheatland and have resided there the past two years. She was in T.O.P.S. and was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church. She is survived by her husband, Earl, of Wheatland; three children, Barbara Ann Copeland of Fort Dix, N.J., LaVerne Smith of Douglas, and Marilyn Louise Fuller of Vancouver, Wash; one sister, Mary Wolfe of Commerce City, Colo.; two brothers, Bill Lockman of Wheatland and Robert Lockman of Grand Junction, Colo.; 11 grandchildren, and 16 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; three sisters, Laura Birkle, Irene Murray and Louise Lockman; and three brothers, Ben, Ray and Walt Lockman. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 25, 1997 WALTER B. HAGER Funeral services for Walter B. Hager were conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 20, 1997 at the First Baptist Church on C and Pine streets, Rock Springs. The Rev. Steven Todd conducted the services. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens north of Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Lance Hager, Tony Hager, Nathan Hager, John Zampedri, Jack Lane and Jason Hager. Hager, 80, of 394 Gannett Drive, Rock Springs, died at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15, 1997 at the LDS Medical Center in Salt Lake City where he had been a patient since Dec. 24, 1996. A resident of Rock Springs since 1958, Hager had been in ill health for the past several weeks. He was born Feb. 29, 1916 in Texhoma, Okla., the son of the late William A. and Naomi Baber Hager. Hager attended schools in Oklahoma and married the former Lorraine Sweeney in Dumas, Texas on Dec. 31, 1940. She preceded him in death on April 11, 1992. Hager was a retired production superintendent, having worked for the U.S. Natural Resources. He was also the co-owner and operator of Rozer Construction for many years until his retirement. Hager was a member of the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks Lodge No. 624 and Masonic Lodge. He enjoyed collecting rocks, making jewelry and gardening. Survivors are two sons, Greg and Richard Hager of Rock Springs; one daughter, Mrs. Jack (Kelly) White of Rock Springs; one sister of Michigan; nine grandchildren, Cindy White, Connie Zampedri, Cathy Britt, Dr. Lance Hager, Tony Hager, Nathaniel Hager and Elizabeth Hager, all of Rock Springs, Air Force Staff Sergeant Jason Hager who is stationed at Vandenburg Air Force Base in Lompoc, Calif., and Andrea Powell of Colorado Springs, Colo.; six great-grandchildren, Kyle Zampedri, Kory Zampedri, Brandon Britt and Jessica Britt, all of Rock Springs, and Britany and Vanessa Hager, all of Lompoc, Calif.; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Hager was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 25, 1997 MARGARETE L. HOFFMANN A memorial service for Margarete L. Hoffmann was conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 24, 1997 at the Union Congregational Church, 350 Mansface St., Green River. The Rev. John Finster conducted the services. Mrs. Hoffmann, 88, of 3141 Highway 374, Green River, died at 5 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 21, 1997 at her home in Green River. A longtime resident of Green River, Mrs. Hoffmann had been in ill health for the past several months. She was born on March 4, 1908 in Breslau, Germany, the daughter of the late Gustaf and Hedwig Juba Schirbel. Mrs. Hoffmann attended schools in Germany, and married Kurt Arthur Hoffmann in Milwaukee on March 19, 1930. Along with her husband, Mrs. Hoffmann was the owner and operator of the Hoffmann Motel in Green River for 35 years until her retirement in 1973. She was a member of the Union Congregational Church Mrs. Hoffmann received awards for the artistic talents in her knitting, embroidery and crocheting. Mrs. Hoffmann became a poet in the later part of her life. She went fishing with her husband, and she was an outdoorswoman. Survivors include her husband, Kurt of Green River; one son, Mark Anthony Hoffmann of Grand Forks, N.D.; one daughter, Kay Ann Hart of Burke, Va., six grandchildren, Kathryn Hart of Alexandria, Va., Kristin Hart of Fairfax, Va., Brian Hoffman and wife, Leslie, of Louisville, Colo., Brenda Melicher and husband, Jeff, of Eveleth, Minn., Dale Hoffmann and wife, Amy, of Forest Grove, Ore., and David Hoffman of Westminster, Colo.; and one great-grandson, Reed Patrick Melicher of Eveleth. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Hoffmann was preceded in death by one brother, Max Schirbel. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 25, 1997 BOB COLE GOLDENDALE, Wash.--Funeral services for Bob Cole were Saturday, Jan. 18, 1997 at 2 p.m. at the United Methodist Church in Goldendale with the Rev. Ron Northrup officiating. Interment was in Mountain View Cemetery with Masonic graveside services conducted by Goldendale Lodge No. 13, AF & AM. Cole, 67, of Goldendale, Wash., died Jan. 14, 1997 in Goldendale. He was born Jan. 29, 1929 to Truman and Julia Cole near Neosho, Mo. He graduated from Midway School in Newton County and married Rosalee Hubler in 1949 at Neosho. As a young man, he operated a dairy farm. The family moved to Washington state in 1957 where he worked as a construction warehouseman at the ice harbor and John Day Dam projects. He also worked several years during the initial construction of Martin Marietta, now Goldendale Aluminum. In 1963, he began a 32-year career with State Farm Insurance, earning numerous recognitions for sales and quality service until his retirement. He also built two retail office buildings in Goldendale in 1971 and 1975. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Shrine, Commandry, Royal Arch Masons and the Eastern Star. He was a member of the Goldendale United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Rosalee of Goldendale; one daughter, Marilyn and husband Lynn Muir of Rock Springs; one son, Michael Cole of Goldendale; grandchildren, Tracy Muir, Shawn Muir and Christopher Cole; one brother, Glenn Cole of Lamar, Mo., and one sister, Neva Williams of Neosho. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 25, 1997 LEITA BLOOM DOYLE PINEDALE - Services for Leita Bloom Doyle were at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 18, 1997 at the Hudson's Funeral Home, Pinedale Chapel of the Pines. The Rev. Jean Wade officiated. Interment followed at the Pinedale Cemetery. Mrs. Doyle, 89, died Jan. 15, 1997 at the Retirement Center of Sublette County where she had lived for the past year. She was born Jan. 24, 1907 in Sublette County near Pinedale to John W. and Minnie Bayer Bloom. She attended grade school in Pinedale and later attended Fremont County schools and graduated from Cheyenne High School with the class of 1925. She married Thurston Doyle Feb. 21, 1929 in Daniel and together they operated the Doyle Dairy. The Doyles were married 65 years. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Jack and Virginia Doyle of Pinedale; one sister, Frances Kolman, of Mesa, Ariz.; one sister-in-law, Toots Bloom of Pinedale; four grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; one son, Dick; a sister, Edith McDonald; and one brother, Bill Bloom. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 25, 1997 PAULINE CHARLESWORTH ANDERSON TOOELE, Utah - Funeral services for Pauline Charlesworth Anderson were at the 18th LDS Ward House, Tooele, Utah Jan. 22, 1997 at 10 a.m. Interment was in the Tooele City Cemetery. Mrs. Anderson, 80, died Jan. 17, 1997 in Rock Springs where she was living with her daughter. She was born March 17, 1916 at Kanosh, Utah, to Kittie Clyde Adams and James Emery Charlesworth. She graduated from Fillmore High School and then married Lloyd N. Anderson of Oasis, Utah. They settled in Tooele, Utah for 56 years, leaving in 1996. Mrs. Anderson worked at the Tooele Ordinance Depot. Later she worked for the school lunch program for 12 years serving as a manager for 10 years at the Harris Elementary School in Tooele. She was a member of the LDS Church, serving in many different positions. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Anderson is survived by two sons and two daughters, Vernon (Dawn Rae) Anderson of Yuma, Ariz.; Phyllis (Robert) Twede of Rock Springs; Ronald Charles Anderson of American Fork, Utah, and Sheila K. Robertson of Tremonton, Utah. She has 16 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by parents, three brothers, Garvin Aroit, Ballard Adair and Clifton; and two sisters, Margaret Andrews and Hattie Cardova Johnson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 25, 1997 DOROTHY ANN BLASKO A memorial mass for Dorothy Ann Blasko was celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 20, 1997 at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A memorial scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 19, 1997 at the funeral chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Mrs. Blasko, 81, of 814 West St., Rock Springs, died at 10:03 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 15, 1997 at her home in Rock Springs. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Blasko had been in ill health for the past two years. She was born Feb. 14, 1915 in Superior, the daughter of the late Steve and Alice Baird Dugas. Mrs. Blasko attended schools in Superior, and was a graduate of the Superior High School with the class of 1932. She married Charles C. Blasko Jr. at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs Nov. 28, 1936. Her husband preceded her in death on May 7, 1992. Mrs. Blasko was a retired clerk who worked at Threads ‘N Things in Rock Springs for seven years. She was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church and the Council of Catholic Women. Mrs. Blasko enjoyed gardening and needlework. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Jean and Norman Piner of Rock Springs; one sister, Eleanor M. Kent of Denver; and her granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Becky and Joe Drnas of Rock Springs. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Blasko was preceded in death by one sister, Betty Janet Dugas who died May 23, 1995. Her body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 1, 1997 LILLIAN INDORF LOMPOC, Calif.—Private funeral services and inurnment have been conducted for Lillian Indorf, 78, of Lompoc, Calif. She died Monday, Jan. 20, 1997 at Country Oaks Care Center in Santa Maria, Calif., where she was a patient for two weeks. She died of cancer. A native of Rock Springs, Mrs. Indorf was born March 25, 1918. She was born and raised in Rock Springs. She was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School in 1939. She came to Lompoc in 1963 from Homestead Air Force Base, Fla., with her husband. She worked as a beautician from 1941 to 1987, most recently working out of her home. Her pursuits included working with ceramics and shopping. Survivors include three daughters, Sharon Corwin of Tacoma, Wash., Pamela Kearney of Coral Gables, Fla., and Jessica Wisecup of Owasso, Okla.; two sons, Richard Indorf Jr. of Bakersfield, Calif. and Georgge Indorf of Edwardsville, Kan.; sister, Vivian Sargent and brothers, Pete and Abraham Doan, all of Rock Springs; ten grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents and brothers, Elias, Deab, Leon, John and Sam and sisters, Sebe Opella and Mary Vanover. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 1, 1997 DAVID PAUL MERHAR Funeral services for David Paul Merhar were conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 30, 1997 at the SCM Parish Center on Bridger Avenue. The Rev. Jeanny House of the First Congregational Church and the Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. Merhar, 15, of 825 Madison Drive, Rock Springs, died at about 11:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26, 1997 at his home in Rock Springs. He was born on Oct. 29, 1981 in Rock Springs, the son of John and Janalee Varland Merhar. He was currently enrolled in the ninth grade at White Mountain Junior High School. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church. He was active in basketball and soccer. Survivors include his father, John Merhar of Rock Springs; his mother, Janalee Merhar of Rock Springs; his sister, Sarah Merhar of Rock Springs; his paternal grandmother, Corrine Merhar of Shelby, Mont.; his paternal grandfather, William Merhar of Buffalo; his maternal grandparents, Merle and Janet Varland of Augusta, Mont.; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his paternal and maternal great-grandparents. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 1, 1997 JENNIFER LYNN BURGE LYMAN—Funeral services for Jennifer Lynn Burge were Saturday, Jan. 25, 1997 at 11 a.m. in the LDS Stake Center in Urie. Interment followed in the Lyman Cemetery. Miss Burge, 19, died Jan. 21, 1997 of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born July 20, 1977 in Salt Lake City to Richard George and Frances May (Allen) Burge. She was a member of the LDS Church. Her pursuits included painting, playing the guitar, reading and dancing. She is survived by her father and stepmother, Richard and LoAnn Burge of Lyman; stepfather, Art Rojas; sisters, Kelly Nevills, Kristi Burge and DaNae Burge, all of Lyman; brothers, Ricky Burge and Jeffery Nevills, both of Lyman; grandparents, Mabel Krogh of Lyman, Harold Allen of Salt Lake City, Darlene Mueller of Kearns, Utah and Mr. and Mrs. Albert Kump of Idaho Falls, Idaho; fiancé, Richard Dankert of Lyman; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her mother, Francie Rojas and her grandfather, Richard Burge. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 1, 1997 GALE JAMES BALLARD BEATRICE, Neb.—Funeral services and interment in the Evergreen Home Cemetery in Beatrice were conducted for Gale James Ballard. Ballard, 71, of 555 Logan St., Green River, died at 9:08 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, 1997 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient since Jan. 15, 1997. A resident of Green River since 1969 and former resident of Amarillo, Texas, Ballard had been in ill health the past several years. He was born on March 17, 1925 in Beatrice, Neb., the son of the late Herbert Neal and Irene Isabell Lamb Ballard. He attended schools in Beatrice and enlisted in the United States Navy and served during World War II. He married the former Judeen (Judy) Louise West in Beatrice, on Jan. 2, 1949. Ballard was a retired iron worker for the AFL-CIO, Local No. 27 in Salt Lake City, where he worked for many years until his retirement in 1987. He was a past member of the VFW Club of Nebraska and the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Green River. He was a member of the Church of Christ. Ballard’s interests included hunting and fishing. Survivors include his wife, Judy Ballard of Green River; one son, Ken Gale Ballard of Green River; two grandchildren, Dale James Ballard and Kacey Ballard, both of Green River; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Ballard was preceded in death by one son, Gary Ballard; one brother, Dale Ballard; and one sister, Virginia Vrtiska. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 1, 1997 GEORGE WASHINGTON BARNES OREGON CITY, Ore.—Graveside services and inurnment for George Washington Barnes were conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29, 1997 at the Mountain View Cemetery in Oregon City, Ore. Barnes, 89, of 700 Crossbow Drive, Green River, died at about 8 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, 1997 at his home. A resident of Green River since 1988 and former resident of Salem, Ore. and Albany, Ore., Barnes died following a sudden illness. He was born Aug. 10, 1907 in Burley, Idaho, the son of the late William and Rachel Grassuried Barnes. He attended schools in Burley, and married the former Lorene R. Richards in Lakeview, Ore. on Nov. 26, 1930 and she preceded him in death on Oct. 13, 1990. Barnes was a logger for the lumber industry in Oregon and California where he worked most of his life until his retirement in 1977. He was a member of the B.P.O.E Elks Lodge in Eureka. Survivors include on daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Richard Dixon of Green River; three grandchildren, Kevin Towery of Dallas, Rick Towery of Fairbanks and Connie Towery of Richmond, Calif.; five great-grandchildren, Sara, Cassie and Rick Towery, all of Yakima, Wash., and Cole and Haley Towery, both of Dallas; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Lorene, Barnes was preceded in death by two sisters. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 1, 1997 EARL HALEY GREEN VALLEY, Ariz.—A memorial service for Earl Haley was conducted in Green Valley, Ariz. Two sons-in-law, both Christian Church ministers, performed the services. Haley, 70, formerly of Rock Springs died Jan. 19, 1997 at his home in Green Valley. Haley was born Jan. 19, 1927 in Middle Grove, Mo. He was the manager of Sears in Rock Springs for six years. He married Jean Magruder June 6, 1954 in Moberly, Mo. In Rock Springs they were involved in starting the Rock Springs Christian Church. Survivors include his wife, Jean, in Green Valley; one son, Kevin Haley of Abilene, Texas; three daughters, Judy Thomson of Rock Springs, Lori Lees of Corydon, Ind. and Sheri Goodlet of Lakeland, Fla.; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 1, 1997 ALLEN ARTHUR GREGORY Funeral services for Allen Arthur Gregory were conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29, 1997 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Jeanny House of the First Congregational Church conducted the services. Military graveside services and interment were in the Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers were Mungo Brown, Earl McKenzie, John Evanoff, Herman Rauzi, Serafino Rauzi and William M. DeWitt. Gregory, 71, of 1326 Carbon St., Rock Springs, died at 7:10 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26, 1997 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs, where he had been a patient for one day. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Gregory had been in ill health for the past one year. He was born Sept. 5, 1925 in Winton, the son of the late Hugh and Lili Ainstee Gregory. Gregory attended schools in Winton and enlisted in the United States Navy, where he served during World War II. He married the former Beverly C. Martin in Rock Springs on Sept. 16, 1949. Gregory was a retired miner who worked for the Union Pacific Coal Company and Stauffer Chemical Company for many years. He also worked as manager and assistant manager for several gas stations in the area. Gregory worked as a maintenance man for Mountain Fuel and in the street department for the City of Rock Springs. He was a member of the First Congregational Church, the International Order of Odd Fellows and the VFW Club. Survivors include his wife, Beverly of Rock Springs; one daughter, Mrs. Drew (Diana) Weir of Denver; one brother, Hugh Gregory of Lebanon, Ore.; two sisters, Evelyn Romans of Green River and Grace Record of Salt Lake City; one grandson, Bryan Weir of Denver; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Gregory was preceded in death by one son, Allen Martin Gregory and four brothers, Dick, Gladwyn, Bobby and Lester Gregory. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 1, 1997 JESSICA MARIE WRIGHT Funeral services for Jessica Marie Wright were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, 1997 at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel, 263 East Flaming Gorge Way in Green River. The Rev. Steven Todd of the First Baptist Church conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearers were Robert Flores, Eddie Elmore, John Pallesen, Robert Nelson, Steven Wright and Richard V. Garcia. Miss Wright, 18, of 355 Trail Drive, Green River, died instantly at about 3:45 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24, 1997 from injuries she sustained in a one-car rollover that occurred about 29.5 miles west of Green River. She was born on Feb. 16, 1978 in Green Bay, Wis., the daughter of Allen Harvey Wright and Kathy Ann Conklin. She attended schools in Green River, and was a graduate of Green River High School with the class of 1996. A resident of Green River for the past 16 years, she was involved with child care and was getting ready to enter the C.N.A. program in Rock Springs. Survivors include her mother and stepfather, Kathy and Richard Garcia of Green River; her father and stepmother, Allen and Cindy Wright of Sefner, Fla.; two brothers, Michael James Garcia of Green River and Richard V. Garcia of San Diego; two sisters, Sandra Wright of Sefner and Shantel Ramon of Green River; her grandparents, Harvey and Joyce Wright of Sun Prairie, Wis., and Elva and Alfred Garcia Sr. of Henderson, Nev.; one nephew, Dylan Ramon of Green River; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Gloria and John Conklin. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 1, 1997 GENE EARL SMITH Funeral services for Gene Earl Smith who died Jan. 20, 1997 were conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, 1997 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Graveside funeral services and interment were conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, 1997 at the Kimball Cemetery in Kimball, Neb. Smith, 73, of 1209 Main St., Reliance, died at about 1:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 20, 1997 at his home in Reliance. According to Sweetwater County Coroner, Dale S. Majhanovich, Smith was found dead at his home at about 6 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 20, 1997. Smith died of apparent natural causes. A resident of Reliance for the past 30 years, former resident of Rock Springs, and former longtime resident of Pine Bluffs, Smith died following a lengthy illness. He was born Oct. 18, 1923 in Dix, Neb., the son of the late Ephraim M. and Minnie O. Taylor Smith. Smith attended schools in Kimball and Bushnell, Neb., and was a graduate of Bushnell High School with the class of 1942. Smith worked as hot plant operator for Lewis and Lewis Construction for many years until his retirement in 1988. He was a member of the VFW Club and the American Legion Archie Hay Post 24. Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Gene Paul and Pati L. Smith of Green River, Richard Owen and Manda Smith of Fountain, Colo., and Jon Marc and Ren’ee Smith of Casper; two brothers, Donald Forrest Smith of Carpenter and Clarence Ephraim Smith of Pine Bluffs; three sisters, Ina Marie Settlemire and Phyllis Irene Settlemire, both of Riverton, and Opal June Montgomery of Chadron, Neb.; four grandchildren, Tony Smith of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Leslie Smith of Green River, Kaylie Smith of Fountain and Kianna Smith of Casper; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Smith was preceded in death by four sisters, Beula Pearl Nevius, Naomi Marie Baur, Verra Bernice Sanders and Mildred Elizabeth Brothers. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 1, 1997 ANNA F. STOCKS LYMAN—Funeral services for Anna F. Stocks were Monday, Jan. 27, 1997 at 11 a.m. in the Lyman Baptist Church. Interment followed in the Fort Bridger Cemetery. Mrs. Stocks, 17, died Jan. 21, 1997 of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born July 20, 1979 in Big Rapids, Mich., the daughter of Don and Joyce Elaine (Yarrington) Varga. She married Dave Stocks in Lyman. She was a member of the Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Dave Stocks of Lyman; son, David Stocks III; mother and stepfather, Joyce and Stewart Gates of Lyman; brothers, Shane Yarrington and Chad Varga, both of Fort Bridger, Daniel Varga of Kemmerer, R.C. Varga of Casper and Joe Gates of Green River; sisters, Kris Doust of Green River and Amanda Giorgis of Kemmerer; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Stewart Gates of Provo, Utah, Lorene Delong of Big Rapids, and Rose Lynk of Barryton, Mich. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 1, 1997 ALFRED J. KUDAR A mass of Christian burial for Alfred J. Kudar was celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, 1997 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27, 1997 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Ron Kudar, Max Kudar, Joe Kudar, John Pernich, John Deru and Ron Tarufelli. Honorary pallbearers were Fred urutia, Tom Thomas, Franklin Thomas, Tom Thomas Jr., Albert Nelson, Jack Krmpotich, Marty Besso, Charles Mlinar, Joe Melinkovich, Frank Pivik and Robert Van Valkenburg. Lector was Steven Julian of Denver. Gift bearers were Janel Growbridge of Arvada, Colo., and Terri Nelson Foler of Laramie. Kudar, 84, of 924 Adams Ave., Rock Springs, died at 3:10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 24, 1997 at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs where he had been a resident since Jan. 7, 1997. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Kudar died following a brief illness. He was born in Rock Springs on June 15, 1912, the son of the late John and Frances Kovach Kudar. He attended schools in Rock Springs and married the former Margie Lemich Uzelac in Sacramento, Calif. on Jan. 6, 1946. Kudar worked as a coal miner for the Union Pacific Coal Company in the area for 32 years. He later worked in the engineering department of the Wyoming Highway Department in Rock Springs for 11 years until his retirement in 1975. Kudar was a member of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, the United Mine Workers of America and the S.N.P.J. Lodge No. 10. Survivors include his wife, Margie of Rock Springs; two sisters, Ann Kudar and Frances Pernich, both of Rock Springs; two brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Nick Latkovich and Mr. and Mrs. John Zack, all of Calumet Cit, Ill.; one brother-in-law, Sam Uzelac of Calumet City; one sister-in-law, Ann Zuzzuly of Dalton, Ill.; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Kudar was preceded in death by one daughter, Mildred Frances Kudar, who died in infancy, and four brothers, Max Kudar, Joe Kudar, Rudolph Kudar and John F. Kudar Jr. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 1, 1997 TINE RENNE STINE A memorial service for Tina Renne Stine was conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 31, 1997 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs, The Rev. Russell Johnson of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion officiated. Inurnment was at the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens north of Rock Springs. Miss Stine, 20, of 375 Riverview Drive, Green River, died instantly at about 3:43 p.m. Friday, Jan. 24, 1997 from injuries she sustained in a one-car rollover which occurred about 29.5 miles west of Green River. She was born Nov. 30, 1976 in Rock Springs, the daughter of Tracy and Priscilla Eileen Deichmueller Stine. She attended schools in Green River, and was a graduate of Green River High School with the class of 1996. She was getting ready to attend schools in Phoenix, Ariz., for the DeVrey Institute for business administration. A lifelong resident of Green River, her pursuits included working with animals and computers. She worked part time at the Little Critter Pet Shop in Green River. Survivors include her father, Tracy Stine of Green River; one brother, John Corey Stine; two sisters, Mrs. Steve (Alena Kay) Harper and Mrs. Scott (Delta Dee) Triplet, all of Green River; her paternal grandmother, Ruth Stine of Washington, Utah; maternal grandparents, Arthur and Dorothy Deichmueller of Green River; her godparents, Kenneth and Marion Deichmueller of Green River; five nieces and nephews, Hal, Crystal and Dalton Harper, and Katelyn and Clinton Triplet, all of Green River; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her mother, Priscilla Eileen Stine who died on Oct. 25, 1996, and her paternal grandfather, Tracy Stine. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 1, 1997 CHARLES ALLEN GREGORY YUMA, Ariz.—Private graveside services and inurnment for Charles Allen Gregory were conducted at the Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs. Gregory, 81, of 173 West 27th Place, Yuma, Ariz., died at his home on Jan. 20, 1997. A resident of Yuma since 1979 and former resident of Omaha, Neb., Gregory died of a sudden illness. He was born in Rock Springs on Aug. 14, 1915 the son of the late Charles and Laura Travis Gregory. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1932. He attended the University of Southern California, Harvard University and MIT. He graduated with a bachelor of science degree in electrical engineering from the University of Wyoming in 1940. He married the former Ellenor Pryde in Salt Lake City on April 15, 1938 and she preceded him in death on June 25, 1953. Gregory was a lieutenant who served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was a past member of the American Legion and 40 et 8. He was a member of the Sigma Tau honorary engineering society, the Masonic Lodge and the Scottish Rite. Gregory was a volunteer and board member for various Yuma organizations involving physically and mentally handicapped citizen including ARC, ARC/Guardianship Services Commission, Yuma WORC Center Inc., Yuma Special Olympics and PUCH Golf. Additionally, he served on the general committee for the Ben Hogan Yuma open golf tournaments. Gregory was a retired electrical engineer who worked for the Union Pacific Railroad for many years. Survivors include two sons, Charles A. Gregory Jr. of Miami Beach, Fla., and George Peter Gregory of Yuma; one sister, Nellie Hansen of Green River; one granddaughter, Laura Ann Gregory of Woodinville, Wash.; and several nieces and nephews including Elaine Slaughter of Green River and Jack Hansen of Rock Springs. In addition to his parents and wife, Gregory was preceded in death by one sister, Mildred Orme. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 8, 1997 JUDGE KENNETH G. HAMM Funeral services for retired Judge Kenneth G. Hamm were conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7, 1997 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Russell Johnson of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion officiated. Military graveside funeral services and interment were conducted by the American Legion, Archie Hay Post No. 24 in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were D. Terry Rogers, Alan B. Johnson, John D. Troughton, Robert B. Ranck, Joseph F. Maier and Paul J. Wataha. Honorary pallbearers were Nancy J. Guthrie, Dan R. Spangler, Terrence L. O’Brien, Vernon C. Bentley, C. Stuart Brown, G. Joseph Cardine, Robert M. Forrister, John P. Ilsley, Harold Joffe, Elizabeth A. Kail, John T. Langdon, Harry E. Leimback, Leonard McEwan, William J. Nicholas, John J. Rooney, Robert R. Rose, Paul T. Liamos Jr., George P. Sawyer, Angelo Anselmi, Paul Chenchar, Jim Cole, John Hay Jr., Clarence Samuels and Ed Shineburg. Hamm, retired 3rd District Court judge, 77, of 432 Walnut St., Suite 5, Rock Springs, died at 9:37 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, 1997 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, where he had been a patient since Jan. 24. A lifelong resident of Sweetwater County, Hamm had been in ill health the past several months. The Hamm family has resided in Sweetwater County since 1868, before the railroad came. Hamm was born Aug. 20, 1919 in Rock Springs, the son of the late Charles Francis and Helen Wier Young Hamm. He was the son of a cigar maker and a mother who was a former teacher. His father died when he was 11 years old. His mother, who subsequently served as Sweetwater County clerk in Green River and worked to put her children through college, urged him to take a legal career, one which he said he never regretted. He attended schools in Rock Springs and Green River and was a graduate of the Green River High School with the class of 1937. He worked in the Civilian Conservation Corps during the Depression and worked in the summers as a deputy county clerk from 1938-1940. Hamm served in the United States Army Air Force during World War II. He piloted 50 combat missions as a B-17 bomber pilot with the 32nd Bomb Group, 12th Air Force in North Africa and ended his flying career as a lieutenant colonel. For a time he was stationed in Rapid City, S.D., as an executive officer at the Rapid City Air Force Base. Hamm married the former Bettye West Thorne in Rock Springs on March 2, 1968. Hamm attended the University of Wyoming from 1937 to 1941. He graduated with honors from the University of Wyoming College of Law in 1946 with a juris doctorate degree. He was admitted to practice before the Wyoming Supreme Court on Nov. 12, 1946, the Interstate Commerce Commission on Nov. 10, 1948, and the United States Circuit Court of Appeals on June 1, 1972. He began his practice in Rock Springs and served as deputy county attorney for County Attorney Albert Nelson from 1946-1951. In 1952, he began law practice with Joseph Galicich until Galicich retired in 1973. Hamm then practiced law on his own. Shortly thereafter, Gov. Stanley Hathaway appointed him District Court judge of the 3rd Judicial District in 1973, where he remained until his retirement. Until last June, he was serving on call to handle district court cases as needed as well as additional judiciary work on special assignments for the State of Wyoming. When first appointed, Hamm remarked that nobody trained a judge once he assumed office. All new judges attended a National Judiciary College for one month, and then returned to their posts and continued to learn the necessary skills as they worked. While on the bench, and to provide better guidelines for new judges, Hamm wrote manuals on arraignment, pleas and sentencing, trial procedure and juvenile procedure, which are used by the judiciary statewide. He recalled, “I taught myself how to be a judge, and over the years, I prepared three manuals on how to perform the duties of a judge.” When Hamm, at the age of 69, chose to retire one year before Wyoming statute mandates a judge to do so, he had a judicial career that spanned decades and included the writing of 436 legal opinions and the hearing of some of the most publicized cases in the history of Wyoming. Hamm had extensive knowledge of criminal law practice, both as a deputy county attorney and as a municipal judge for 15 and a half years in Rock Springs. During the last several years of his retirement, Judge Hamm continued pursuing a special research project, a 16 volume compilation called “The Hamm Family History and Related Events,” which extends form the year 1868 through 1995. In addition to the history of the Hamm family and also the Young family on his mother’s side, it embraces the growth of all of Sweetwater County. It is actually a factual detailed account of a vibrant, aggressive western community. All of his research was acquired by reviewing newspaper and other written events that were first published within the county. Intertwined with the historical review are news articles of all the men and women within Sweetwater County who served in the Armed Forces, beginning with World War I up to the present time. This, in itself, was a detailed task. Hamm adhered strictly to the letter of the law and was thorough and meticulous in anything he undertook. Hamm was a member of the Wyoming Bar Association, the Sweetwater County Bar Association, a member and past chairman of the Wyoming Judicial Conference, and a member of the International Academy of Trial Judges, where he served as secretary-treasurer for two years and the Board of Regents for three years. He was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion, the Air Force Association, charter member of the Smithsonian Associates, the Wyoming State Historical Society, the American Association of Retired Persons, the American Space Foundation, the B.P.O. Elks Lodge No. 624, the Wyoming Investment Advisory Council, and served as past president of the Community Concert Association. During the 1950s, he was a member of the Rock Springs Kiltie Band. He also served as director for B&R Inc., chairman of the board of directors of the Wyoming Land Title Company, a partner in the H&A Realty Company and Hamm Brothers, Inc. His interests included camping, fishing, photography, traveling and gardening. Survivors include his wife, Bettye of Rock Springs; one daughter Wilmot Christine Bice of Laramie; one stepson, Charles Brock Thorne of Vernal, Utah; one brother, Governor G. Hamm of Rock Springs; one sister, Mrs. Robert (Helen M. “Polly”) Johnson of Rock Springs; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Hamm was preceded in death by one brother, Don Frederick Hamm. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 8, 1997 STELLA MARY KUDAR A Mass of Christian burial for Stella Mary Kudar was celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 3, 1997 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Tom Sheridan officiated. A Scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2, 1997 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were David M. Martin, Jerry S. Martin, John S. Petrovich, Kenneth Bucho, Robert Easton and Robby Revelli. Honorary pallbearers were Joey Douglas, Grover Martin, Frank Remc and Tom Osselton. Mrs. Kudar, 75, of 830 West St., Rock Springs, died at 4:52 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 30, 1997 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient since Jan. 24. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Kudar died following a lengthy illness. She was born April 13, 1921 in Cumberland, the daughter of the late Eli and Mary Flaker Kovacich. She attended schools in Lionkol and Rock Springs, and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1940. Mrs. Kudar was a graduate of the Quish Beauty College in Salt Lake City. She began her long career as a beautician in Rock Springs in 1940. Mrs. Kudar later married Steve Raymond Kudar at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Rock Springs on April 17, 1970. He preceded her in death on Oct. 13, 1982. Mrs. Kudar was the retired owner and operator of Magic Mirror Beauty Salon, and worked as a beautician until her retirement in 1980. She was a member of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church and the S.N.P.J. Lodge No. 10. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Mary Jo and James P. Kiernan of Rock Springs; two brothers, F.T. “Steve” Kovacich of Rock Springs and Eli Kovacich of Bloomfield, N.M.; one sister, Mrs. J.C. (Josephine) Douglas of Rock Springs; three grandchildren, James, Irish and Stephanie Kiernan, all of Rock Springs; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Kudar was preceded in death by two brothers, Karl and John Kovacich. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 8, 1997 JOSEPH C. OVERY Military graveside services and inurnment for Joseph C. Overy were conducted by the American Legion, Archie Hay Post No. 24, at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, 1997 a the Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs. Overy, 81, of 475 East Ninth South No. 21, Salt Lake City, died Monday, Jan. 27, 1997 at the Doxie Hatch Medical Center in Salt Lake City where he had been a patient for the past two months. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Overy died following a lengthy illness. He was born Jan. 15, 1916 in Rock Springs, the son of the late Joseph and Florence Wilson Overy Sr. Overy attended schools in Rock Springs and married the former Icel M. Reiner in Anchorage, Alaska. Overy was a U.S. Army veteran who served during World War II from June of 1942 to September 1945 and received the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Clusters. He was a retired electrical lineman, having worked for many power and utility companies in New Mexico, California, Oregon, Washington, and primarily in Anchorage, Alaska. Survivors include his wife, Icel of Salt Lake City; one son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Dorothy Overy of Rock Springs; one daughter, Bonnie Rodda of Plano, Texas; six grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Overy was preceded in death by one sister, Dorothy Overy McMillan. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 8, 1997 JESSE DAVID SCHULTZ Funeral services for Jesse David Schultz were conducted at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, 1997 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Barry Gridley of the Vista Bible Church conducted the services. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, north of Rock Springs. Schultz, infant son of Billy Joe Peterson and Krystal Schultz of 688 Antelope Drive No. 110, Rock Springs, died at his home at about 2 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 30, 1997. According to Sweetwater County Coroner Dale S. Majhanovich, Jesse was found at 9:26 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 30, 1997 by his father. The results of an autopsy performed Thursday afternoon are pending. He was born in Rock Springs Sept. 7, 1996. Survivors include his mother, Krystal Schultz and his father, Billy Joe Peterson, both of Rock Springs; his maternal grandparents, Karen and Kevin Carter of Granger; his paternal grandparents, Julie and Kenny McCormick of Superior; his paternal great-grandparents, Kenneth and Velma McCormick of Rock Springs; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 8, 1997 BETTY R. MILLER CHEYENNE—Services for Betty Rose Miller were at 2 p.m. Jan. 31, 1997 at the Schrader Chapel with the Rev. Tim Solon officiating. Services were at 2 p.m. Friday at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Rawlins with the Rev. Ron Sims officiating and the Rev. Harry Way assisting. Inurnment was in Rawlins. Mrs. Miller, 72, of 303 Western Hills Blvd., died Tuesday, Jan. 28, 1997 at United Medical Center West in Cheyenne. She was born Oct. 30, 1924 in Rock Springs. Mrs. Miller had been a secretary. She married Frank F. Miller on June 25, 1949 in Rawlins. She was a member of St. Christopher’s Episcopal Church, a former member of St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Rawlins and a life member of P.E.O. Chapter AF. Mrs. Miller is survived by her husband, Frank E. Miller of Cheyenne; two sons, Rod S. Miller of Cheyenne and Mark E. Miller of Laramie; brothers and sisters, William A. McKay of Mukilteo, Wash., and Betsy Michie and Mary Brox, both of Rawlins, five grandsons; and one step-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Tanya Rose Miller in 1978. Her parents were Harold and Bess McKay, longtime Rock Springs residents. Her grandparents were Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Sparks, early day residents of Rock Springs and ranchers south of Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 8, 1997 LAVONA C. WOODEN AFTON—Services for Lavona C. Wooden were at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4, 1997 at the Afton Stake Center conducted by Bishop Clyde Rainey. Burial was in the Afton Town Cemetery. Mrs. Wooden, 82, died Friday, Jan. 31, 1997 in Afton. She was born Jan. 10, 1915 at Hanna to Winfred and Clara Groutage, the fourth of nine children. Her education started in Hanna and the family moved to Winton, north of Rock Springs when she was 8, and she graduated from Reliance High School in 1932. She worked at the Winton Department Store for three years and met her future husband, Henry E. Wooden (Hank) and they married on June 5, 1938 in Salt Lake City. They made their home in Rock Springs where four sons were born to them. The family moved to Afton in 1948 where their fifth and youngest child was born and they remained until 1972, when Hank’s ill health prompted them to move to Ogden, Utah to be closer to medical facilities. Her husband, Hank, died on Aug. 17, 1974. She remarried in Ogden, working as a nutritionist for Utah State University until 1983 when she retired. In 1993, she sold her home in Ogden and moved back to Afton to spend her remaining years. She was diagnosed with cancer of the pancreas in July of 1996 and her condition steadily worsened to require home health care and she was admitted to Star Valley Hospital in October where she remained until her death. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a member of the D.U.P. (Daughters of the Utah Pioneers), member of the Afton Literary Club, Homemakers Club and Bridge clubs in her earlier days. She served as correspondent writing news for the Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner and the Star Valley Independent. She is survived by her five sons, Ronn L. Wooden of Ogden, Donn H. Wooden of Alpine, Melvin J. Wooden of Alpine, Utah, Ralph W. Wooden of Ogden and E. Brent Wooden of Cowpens, S.C.; 19 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; one brother, Clarence L. “Louis” Groutage, Rock Springs; and one sister, Edith Lucille Morre, Concord, Calif. She was preceded in death by her parents, six brothers and two great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 8, 1997 GLORIA KINCAID LANDER—A Service of Remembrance for Gloria Kincaid was from the Chapel of Mounta Hope, Hudson’s Funeral Home in Lander on Monday, Feb. 3, 1997 at 10 a.m. with the Rev. John Savio officiating. Mrs. Kincaid, age 72, a longtime Lander resident, died suddenly at her home in the early morning hours on Jan. 30, 1997. A lifelong resident of Wyoming, she was born in Rock Springs Jan. 16, 1925, on of 12 children to Angelo and Mary (Mendiola) Loisate. She attended school in Rock Springs and was married there to James F. Kincaid June 16, 1947. They moved to Lander in 1963. She was a master baker. Her pursuits included crocheting, ceramic making, and sewing which she did for a lot of people in Lander. She was a member of the Camera Connection bowling team, which has been together as a group for 30 years. Survivors include her husband, James Kincaid of Lander, one son, Jack Kincaid of Dubois; 11 brothers and sisters, Pilar Anderson, Helen Platzer, Joe Loisate, Pete Loisate, Anita Glenn, Angela McCurry, Albert Loisate, Evelyn Micklich, Fred Loisate, Louise Mahoney and Bill Loisate. She is also survived by four grandchildren, Aaron Hancock, Jeffrey City; Misti Hancock, Air Force Academy, Colorado Springs, Colo.; Cora Lee Hancock, Lander; and Joshua Taylor of Cody. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 8, 1997 ANTONETTE DICKMAN Funeral services for Antonette Dickman were conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 5, 1997 at the Atwood Family Mortuary, 419 West C St., in Basin. The Rev. Ellen Riedel conducted the services. Interment was in the Mount View Cemetery in Basin. Mrs. Dickman, 81, of 1445 Uinta Drive, Green River, died at 9:25 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 1, 1997 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River, where she had been a resident since April 1, 1993. A resident of Green River for the past four years and former resident of Casper, Shoshoni, Thermopolis and basin, Mrs. Dickman had been in ill health the past several years. She was born on May 17, 1915 in Laporte, Minn., the daughter of the late Theodore and Hanna Peterson Granvold. She attended school in Laporte and was a graduate of the Laporte High School with the class of 1933. She married Ansel R. Dickman in Basin on Jan. 9, 1946 and he preceded her in death on Nov. 17, 1968. Mrs. Dickman had worked as a nurses aide for the Tuberculosis Sanitarium in Basin. Her pursuits included sewing, tending her vegetable garden on the farm, attending church and women’s groups, attending her children’s high school concerts, watching TV and sharing memories with her family. Mrs. Dickman was a member of the Methodist Church in Casper, the Women’s Club of the Methodist Church in Casper and the local women’s club of Paradise Valley of Riverton. Survivors include one son, Walter Virgil Dickman of Bakersfield, Calif.; one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Diana) T. Thompson of Rock Springs; one sister, Helen Westin of Portland, Ore.; two grandchildren, Monica Ann Thompson and Curtis Leeroy Thompson, both of Rock Springs, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Dickman was preceded in death by three brothers, Rudolph, Bernard and Herman, and two sisters, Annie and Minnie. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 8, 1997 VERA IRENE PETERSON ROBERTS Funeral services for Vera Irene Peterson Roberts were conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, 1997 at the Evanston LDS 4th ward Chapel in Evanston. Interment was in the Evanston City Cemetery in Evanston. Mrs. Roberts, 94, of 914 McKeehan Ave., Rock Springs died at 1:35 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2, 1997 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River, where she had been a patient since Feb. 11, 1993. A resident of Rock Springs since 1985 and former resident of Evanston, Mrs. Roberts had been in ill health for the past three weeks. She was born Dec. 25, 1902 in Cumberland, the daughter of the late James E. and Selina Martin Peterson. Mrs. Roberts attended schools in Evanston and married Edward V. Roberts in Randolph, Utah on June 20, 1934. Their marriage was later solemnized in the LDS Temple in Logan, Utah, on Aug. 13, 1948. She was the mother of Mrs. V. Gene (Connie) Walton and Mrs. George (Edith) Fech. Mrs. Roberts was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was a primary teacher for many years as well as a visiting Relief Society teacher. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. V. Gene (Connie) Walton of Rock Springs; three sisters, Mrs. Milton (Thelma) Minor and Mrs. Ellis (Ann) Allred, both of Nampa, Idaho, and Mrs. Brunson (June) Lee of Bountiful, Utah; six grandchildren; Michael James Walton, Gene Edward Walton, Shane Walton Mitchelson, Billy Thornock, Dayna Thornock Kiem and Susan Fech; eight great-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Roberts was preceded in death by one daughter, Mrs. George (Edith) Fech and two sisters, Mrs. Roscoe (Nettie) Robison and Mrs. Clifton (Minnie) Durrant. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 8, 1997 LYNN ROBERT ROBINSON Lynn Robert Robinson, 45, of 688 Antelope Drive No. 120, Rock Springs, was found dead at his home at 4:57 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 30, 1997. According to Deputy Sweetwater County Coroner, Travis R. Sanders, Robinson had been dead for several days. (line missing) the exact cause of death. A resident of Rock Springs for the past 19 years and former resident of Salma, Utah, he was born Dec. 18, 1951 in Cedar City, Utah, the son of Lonald Arthur and LaRae Robinson, was raised in Kearns, Utah, attended schools in Parowan, Utah, and entered the Job Corps. He was the owner and operator of County Gun Repair for the past several years. He was a member of the LDS Church and the American Gunsmithing Association. Survivors include two sons, Troy Don Robinson and Robert Lynn Robinson, both of Beaver, Utah, one stepdaughter, Seleena Marie Penry of Beaver, four brothers, Ron Robinson of Lehi, Utah; Dale Robinson of Davenport Iowa; Norman Robinson of Georgia; and John Robinson of Sandy, Utah; one granddaughter, Kasey Robinso of St. George, Utah, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Robinson was preceded in death by one brother, Victor. His body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 8, 1997 ETHEL M. PAYNE KEMEMRER—Funeral services for Ethel M. Payne were at St. James Episcopal Church, Kemmerer on Monday, Feb. 3, at 11 a.m. Interment was in the Kemmerer City Cemetery. Mrs. Payne, 95, died in Gillette on Jan. 30, 1997. She was born in Pueblo, Colo. on Aug 14, 1901, the daughter of Henry and Sarah Nix Duckworth. She married Bernie Ellsworth Payne in Rock Springs on Oct. 6, 1924. He preceded her in death in 1983. She was a member of St. James Episcopal Church women’s group, and was a member of the Moose Lodge, Daughters of the Nile and Eastern Star. She is survived by her son, Jack Payne of Townsville, Australia; daughters, Barbara Damori of Gillette, Bernice Canter of Portage, Wis., and Mildred Franklin of Conesus, N.Y.; 10 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, daughter Shirley Payne and two sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 8, 1997 JESSE RICHARD GAULT LA BARGE—Graveside services for Jesse Richard Gault were on Thursday, Feb. 6, 1997 at noon in the Viola Cemetery in La Barge. Gault, 64, died Feb. 1, 1997 in the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City. He was born on April 23, 1932 in Mendota, Mo. He married Lillian Ann Lunbeck in Jackson on April 10, 1951. He is survived by his wife, Lillian Gault of La Barge; daughters, Marcia Smith and Tory Burton, both of Farson, and Vera Roberts of Pinedale; brother, Johnny Gault of La Barge and 11 grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 15, 1997 BARBARA HELEN NOBLE A mass of Christian burial for Barbara Helen Noble was celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 10, 1997 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger, Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9, 1997 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Aaron Noble, Luke Noble, Matt Pasin, Curtis Pasin, Daryl Faulk and Daniel Bressler. Honorary pallbearers were Shaun Sturlaugson, Ben Sturlaugson, Mike Despain and Jerry Despain. Mrs. Noble, who died Feb. 5, 1997, was born in Hudson, July 3, 1919 to Helen Rogers Notar and Jerry Notar. She is survived by two sons and one stepson, Jerry Pasin and wife Linda of Findley, Ohio, Tony Pasin and wife Peggy of Orem, Utah, and Karl Noble and wife Gail of Littleton, Colo.; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; her sister, Antonia Mitchelson and husband Jack of Rock Springs; her stepmother, Mary Notar of Hudson; her aunts, Mary Frappart of Hudson; her nieces, Wilma Sturlaugson and husband Sid of Green River and Sharla Despain and husband Blaine of Jackson; a several nephews, nieces and cousins. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, her sister, Rose Marie Clark of Wilson, and her husband, Raymond Noble. She was educated in local schools, graduating from Reliance High School in 1936. In 1938, she married Anton Pasin, who later died. She married Ray Noble in 1966. She worked at Union Mercantile Furniture Store until it closed. Her pursuits included camping and hunting and fishing “up north” and she could be found camped at Soda Lake whenever possible. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 15, 1997 JACK M. BLAIR A mass of Christian burial for Jack M. Blair was celebrated at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12, 1997 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs. The Rev. Tom Sheridan officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, 1997 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St. in Rock Springs. Interment was at the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were John Jacobson, Bill Herhard, Butch Fanning, William J. Fanning, Paul Fanning and Bruce Weber. Blair, 59, of Rock Springs, died at 9:46 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, 1997 shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A resident of Rock Springs since 1980 and former resident of Moorcroft, Blair died of a sudden illness. He was born April 27, 1937 in Gordon, Neb., the son of the late William and Jean O’Connel Blair. He attended schools in Gordon, and was a graduate of Gordon High School with the class of 1955. He graduated from the University of Black Hills in Spearfish, S.D., with a B.A. and master’s plus degree in education. Blair worked as a teacher, principal and superintendent in South Dakota and Nebraska and later worked at the Western Wyoming College and at Texas Gulf as a mine safety manager. He also worked as a training safety director as well as being self-employed. Blair married the former Camillus Fanning in Martin, S.D., on Aug. 25, 1958. He was an active and past member of the Jaycees. Blair was a member of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, Cameron G. Blair of Sioux Falls, S.D., and Paul M. Blair of Calabasas, Calif.; two daughters, Mrs. Earl Jacqulyn (Jackie) Lavake of Rock Springs and Mrs. Ron (Marcie) Cestnik of Casper; one brother, James Blair of Wichita, Kan., two sisters, Mrs. John (Shirley) Jacobsen of Rushville, Neb., and Mrs. Bruce (Bonnie) Weber of Rapid City, S.D.; six grandchildren, Blair and Lacey Lavake, both of Rock Springs, Rachel and Stephi Cestnik, both of Casper, and Brianna and Austin Blair of Sioux Falls; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Blair was preceded in death by one brother, Mike Blair. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 15, 1997 ELGIN JOSEPH LEBOEUF A mass of Christian burial for Elgin Joseph LeBoeuf was celebrated at 9 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, 1997 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12, 997 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Jay Bennett, Jay T. Bennett, Clay Devine, Kevin French, Willy Kerbs and Keith Jacobson. Honorary pallbearers were Floyd LeBoeuf, Charles LeBoeuf, Jack Terrebonne, Larry Dean Shedden, Kvin Glenn Shedden and Terry LeBoeuf. LeBoeuf, 46, of 1508 9th St. No. 38, Rock Springs, died at 9:10 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 9, 199 at his home. A resident of Rock Springs for the past 20 years and former resident of Houma, La., Mr. LeBeouf had been in ill health the past three years. He was born in Houma on Oct. 17, 1950, the son of the late Charles Joseph and Rebecca Trahan LeBoeuf. He attended schools in Houma, and was a graduate of the Terrebonne High School with the class of 1969. He married the former Charlotte Kerbs in Rock Springs on Jan. 26, 1991. LeBoeuf was a network technician where he worked for U.S. West Communications for 25 years until ill health caused his retirement in October of 1994. LeBoeuf was a member of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, the Rock Springs Jaycees and the C.W.A. Local Union No. 7601. Survivors include his wife, Charlotte, of Rock Springs; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, LaRayne and Larry Shedden of Rock Springs; three sons, John LeBoeuf, Brian LeBoeuf and Phillip LeBoeuf, all of Cost, Texas; one daughter, La Donna Carpenter of Rock Springs; three brothers, Charles LeBoeuf, Floyd LeBoeuf and Terry LeBoeuf, all of Houma; one sister, Juanita Terreboone of Houma; one adopted sister, Mrs. Jay (Anna) Bennett of Rock Springs; 12 sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Jill and Clay Devine, Tina and Willy Kerbs, Sharla and Kevin French, Susan Shedden, Keith Jacobson, all of Rock Springs, Larry Dean and Jean Shedden of Gulfport, Miss., and Kevin Shedden of Prosser, Wash.; one grandson, J.J. LeBouef of Cost; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, LeBoeuf was preceded in death by one brother, Dudley LeBoeuf. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 15, 1997 SHIRLEY A. PETERSON Funeral services for Shirley A. Peterson were conducted at noon on Thursday, Feb. 13, 1997 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 Wade Peterson, Jason Peterson, Rocky Anderson, Bart Peterson, Darrin Peterson and David Brandner. Honorary pallbearers were Thayne Peterson, Dennis Brady, Neldon Brady, Dell Brady, Marvin Brady, Aaron Brady and Leland Peterson. Peterson, 81, of 370 Logan St., Green River, died shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs at 6:45 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9, 1997. A resident of Green River since Dec. 7, 1941 and former resident of Manila, Utah, Peterson died following a lengthy illness. He was born on March 12, 1915 in Hayden, Utah, the son of the late Gilbert LeRoy and Jeanette Sessions Peterson. Peterson attended schools in Hayden, Salt Lake City and Price, Utah. He married the former Virgie M. Slaugh in Manila on Sept. 8, 1940. Peterson worked as a carpenter for the Union Pacific Railroad for 32 years until his retirement in 1976. He was a member of the LDS Church and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 151. Peterson’s pursuits included fishing and hunting. Survivors include his wife, Virgie of Green River; two sons and daughters-in-law, O. Curtis and Terri Peterson of Arimo, Idaho and Virgil LeRoy and Cora Jean (Peggy) Peterson of Fort Bridger; two daughters and sons-in-law, Therryl and Stuart (Dusty) Anderson of Burley, Idaho and Shirleen and Gary Peterson of Bowlingbrook, Ill.; one brother, Leland Peterson; one sister, Erma Eskridge of Star Valley; 16 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Peterson was preceded in death by two brothers, Leslie and Veldon Peterson; and two sisters, Anna Larett and Ila Peterson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 15, 1997 ARCHIBALD “ARCHIE” HENSALA Graveside funeral services and interment for Archibald “Archie” Hensala were conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12, 1997 at the Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs. Craig Robins of the LDS Church conducted the services. Hensala, 86, of 1010 McCarty Ave., Rock Springs, died at 2:20 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9, 1997 at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs, where he had been a patient since Jan. 28. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Hensala had been in ill health for the past several weeks. He was born Dec. 5, 1910 in Rock Springs, the son of the late Charles August and Linda Elizabeth Bergren Hensala. Hensla attended schools in Rock Springs. He was a member of the Lutheran Church. Hensala was a gardener. His pursuits included caring for animals, reading mysteries and science fiction books, viewing sports and listening to old-time radio comedies. Survivors include one brother, Walfred Hensala of Salt Lake City; one niece, Carol Connors of Rock Springs; three nephews, Doug Hensala of Cheyenne, Chuck Hensala of Laramie and Greg Hensala of St. Louis; and five great-nieces and great-nephews, Shauna and Ed Dolence of Rock Springs, Sue Anne and Mark Bettolo of West Jordan, Utah, and Michael Connors of West Jordan. In addition to his parents, Hensala was preceded in death by two brothers, Oliver and Allan Hensala, and one sister, Helen Darnell. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 15, 1997 JOHN L. STALICK CHEYENNE—Services for John L. Stalick were Wednesday, Feb. 12, at 10 a.m. at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery. Stalick, 74, Cheyenne, died Thursday, Feb. 6, 1997, at his residence. He was born April 5, 1921 in Pueblo, Colo. He married Christine Chenchar Jan. 31, 1942 in Rock Springs. He was a World War II veteran who served in the U.S. Army Air Force. He was a member of St. Mary’s Cathedral. Survivors include his wife, Christine “Tina” Stalick, Cheyenne; son, John P. Stalick, Rock Springs; daughters, Barbara Elmore, Lake Jackson, Texas and Kathryn Swaldi in Germany; a brother, Victor Stalick, Casper; a sister, Katherine Gacnick, Pueblo; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 15, 1997 ROBERT L. BLUEMEL LYMAN -- Funeral services for Robert L. Bluemel were on Saturday, Feb. 8, 1997 at 11 a.m. in the Lyman LDS Stake Center, Urie. Interment followed in the Lyman Cemetery. Bluemel, 62, died on Feb. 4, 1997 in the Evanston Regional Hospital. He was born on May 13, 1934 in Lyman, the son of Lelan David and Ava Margaret (Walker) Bluemel. He married Peggy Ann Slagowski in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on June 9, 1955. He was a member of the LDS Church and had served in Elder's Quorum and as Sunday School President. Bluemel was a lifelong resident of Lyman, who ranched. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Ann Bluemel of Lyman; sons, Alan Robert (Laura) Bluemel of West Valley, Utah, Barry Lynn (Brenda) Bluemel of Lyman, Evan Dee (Emma) Bluemel of Millburne, Stacey Glen (Carla) Bluemel of Mountain View, and Stan David (Willma) Bluemel of Lyman; daughters, Edyth Ava (Steven) Bluemel Matthews of Lyman and Peggy Janeel (Bobby) Parker of Sacramento, Calif.; mother, Thora Walker Bluemel of Lyman; brothers, Rodney Bluemel of Lyman and Reynold Bluemel of Sandy, Utah; and sisters, Marjorie Lee Maxfield of Vernal, Utah and Ethel Jane Coates of Sparks, Nev. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 15, 1997 ELIZABETH HODGE POTTS MESQUITE, Nev.—Private services for Elizabeth "Jo" Hodge Potts were conducted. Mrs. Potts, age 71, died Tuesday, Feb. 4, 1997 at her home in Mesquite, Nev. She was born March 4, 1925 in Rock Springs to John E. and Sarah Brawley Hodge. She married William Milan Potts in Castle Rock, Colo., on Feb. 16, 1946. She spent most of her life in Green River. She moved to Mesquite in 1987. She was a member of the Catholic Church. While serving as state president of the Wyoming PTA, she was appointed by the Nixon Administration as a Juvenile Court Judge. While serving in this capacity, she was honored with an honorary Kentucky colonel appointment. Her pursuits included reading. Survivors include her husband, Bill; two sons, John and his wife Dianne of Ogden, Utah, and Kevin of Salt Lake City; and two granddaughters, Jacqueline and Krishna. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 15, 1997 CHANTE RACHELLE BUTCHER Funeral services for Chante Rachelle Butcher were conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14, 1997 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St. Rock Springs. The Rev. Dale Bascue of the United Baptist Church in Riverton conducted the services. Cremation followed. Chante Rachelle Butcher, 5, of 1020 Divide St., Rock Springs, died at 12:10 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10, 1997 at her home in Rock Springs. A resident of Rock Springs for the past four years and former resident of Riverton, she was born on May 8, 1991 in Riverton, the daughter of Tina L. Butcher. She was currently attending elementary school. Survivors include her mother, Tina of Rock Springs; her sister, Shayla Noonan of Rock Springs; her maternal grandmother, Elaine Ward of Riverton; her maternal great-grandparents, Allen and Maxine Welch of Holdrege, Neb.; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 15, 1997 ROSEMARY THERESA HOVORKA SACRAMENTO, Calif. - A rosary for Rosemary Theresa Hovorka was at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Lombard & Co., Funeral Directors, 2930 Auburn Boulevard, Sacramento, Calif. A mass of Christian burial was at 10 a.m. Thursday at St. Ignatius Catholic Church, 3235 Arden Way, Sacramento, with interment following in St. Mary's Catholic Cemetery. Miss Hovorka, 73, died Sunday, Feb. 9, 1997 in Sacramento. A native of Colorado, she received a master's degree in nursing administration. She was the director of the California Board of Nursing. She was a community college specialist in health education and vocational education. She is survived by a brother, Paul A. Hovorka; a sister in law, Maureen Hovorka; seven nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Leonard and Richard Hovorka. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 15, 1997 DIXIE LEE GRUBB MANILA, Utah—Memorial Services for Dixie Lee Grubb were Friday, Feb. 14, 1997 at 11 a.m. at Thomson's Vernal Mortuary, 15 East 100 North, Vernal, Utah. Mrs. Grubb, 62, died Feb. 8, 1997 at her home in Manila. She was born March 19, 1934 in Moorcroft, a daughter of John Charles Fremont Williams and Gwendolyn Gibson Williams. She married Vance Louis Grubb on Nov. 8, 1958 in Billings. She was a homemaker and co-owner of Grubb’s Café and The Gorge Motel for many years. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church and served on the Daggett County School Board for 18 years. She served as president for four years and eight years as vice president. She was on the State School Board for four years, the Uintah Basin Vocational Board for eight years and served as Republican Party chairman for many years. She also served as the chamber of commerce president several times. Her pursuits included reading. She is survived by her husband, Vance L. Grubb, Manila; son and daughter, Jacqueline and husband Don Young of Harison, Ark., and Vance L. and wife Jamie Grubb, Salt Lake City; five grandchildren. Nikki, Kim, Vance, Branson and Austin; stepmother, Nina Mae Williams, Moorcroft; brothers and sisters, Charles and wife Minnie Williams, Sundance, Marie Williams, Elko, Nev., Donnie and wife Sherrill Williams, Jeannie and husband Earl Sides, Casper, Betty Hendricks, Van Buren, Ark, and Dennis and wife Grace Williams, Moorcroft. She was preceded in death by her parents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 15, 1997 LYNN CHARLES SIMMONS Funeral services for Lynn Charles “Johnnie" Simmons were at the Crandall Funeral Home in Evanston on Thursday, Feb. 13, 1997 at 11 a.m. Interment was in the Evanston Cemetery. Simmons, 59, died Wednesday, Feb. 5, 1997 near Fort Bridger of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born on July 12, 1937 in Spanish Fork, Utah, the son of Grant and Lauma "Dale” (Waterlyn) Simmons. Simmons served in the Navy for two years and then transferred to the Army. He married Bertha Deloras Hutchinson on May 5, 1965 in Elko, Nev. He is survived by his wife, Bertha Deloras, and daughter Bertha Lynn, both of Rock Springs; daughter, Sonja S. Bedillion of Tumwater, Wash.; sisters, Pat Johnson of Hooper, Utah, Loreta Green of Salt Lake City, Dale Wanlace of Salt Lake City, and Fern Ratcliff of Salt Lake City; and brothers, Gary Simmons of West Valley, Utah, and Kent Simmons of Salt Lake City. He was preceded in death by his parents and a half-sister, Shirley. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 15, 1997 HAROLD EARL SAVAGE SAN PEDRO, Calif.--Memorial service for Harold Earl Savage was Friday, Feb. 14, 1997 at 1 p.m. at San Pedro First Presbyterian Church, San Pedro, Calif. Family interment service was Friday morning, Feb. 14, 1997. Savage died Feb. 5, 1997 in San Pedro, Calif. He owned Savage Insurance Agency until recently and was the longest active individual member of the San Pedro Chamber of Commerce, having joined in 1938. He was born March 8, 1906 in Almena, Kan. He was raised on ranches in Wyoming and graduated from Rock Springs High School and the University of Wyoming in 1930. He continued riding horses well into his 80s. He married and moved to San Pedro in 1935 with his wife, Mildred and 3-year-old son, Jerry. After their divorce in 1946, he raised Jerry through graduation from UCLA. Savage and Claires Lucas married in 1960 and lived in Pacific Palisades, Calif., while her sons, Ronald and George, attended UCLA. He commuted daily to work, returning with Claire's to live permanently in San Pedro. She died in 1989. Savage belonged to many organizations including Masons, Shrine, Marine Square and the Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his stepsons, George and wife Linda Lucas, their children, Sally, Henry and Andrew; Ronald and wife Margaret, their children, James and Robert; and Jerry’s children, Kurt and Kristi. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 22, 1997 WILMA JOSEPHINE MORROW Funeral services for Wilma Josephine Morrow were conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 17, 1997 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Grayson Gowen of the United Presbyterian Church of Riverton conducted the services. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens north of Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Craig Odekirk, Melvin Odekirk, Robert Sauer, Glenn O’Malley, William Jones and Kris Cunningham. Mrs. Morrow, 89, of 11743 Ramona Ave., Chino, Calif., died at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, 1997 at her home. A resident of Chino the past 10 years and former longtime resident of Superior and Riverton, Mrs. Morrow had been in ill health the past several years. She was born on May 29, 1907 in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Frederick Edwin and Lena Pearson Wall. She attended schools in Superior and married Matthwe Morrow Jr. in Rock Springs on June 16, 1928. HE preceded her in death on Nov. 20, 1953. Mrs. Morrow moved to Rock Springs in 1956, following the death of her husband. She moved to Riverton in 1959 with her daughter, Shirley Sauer and lived there for 29 years. In 1986, Mrs. Morrow moved to Chino with her daughter, Vera Jones. Mrs. Morrow was a member of the Methodist Church. Survivors include three daughters, Vera Jones of Chino, Shirley Sauer of Riverton, and Beverly O’Malley of LeCenter, Minn.; three sisters, Ellen Gras of Rock Springs, Agnes Odekirk of Ogden, Utah, and Edna Odekirk of Hope, Idaho; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Morrow was preceded in death by four brothers, Edwin, Roger, Carl and Herbert Wall; one grandson, Edward Jones; and one great-granddaughter, Rachel Brown. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 22, 1997 INES PREVEDEL A mass of Christian burial for Ines Prevedel was celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 15, 1997 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave. in Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m., Friday, Feb. 14, 1997 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Maria Prevedel, Anna Prevedel, Kirk Bonsell, Cara Bonsell, Mike Prevedel and Matt Prevedel. Mrs. Prevedel, 84, of 1608 Collins St., Rock Springs, died shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs at 7:11 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, 1997 following a sudden illness. She was born Jan. 22, 1913, in Dardine, Tyrol, Austria, the daughter of the late Donato and Maria Franch Tarter. Mrs. Prevedel came to the United States in 1920 and settled in Superior where she lived for 40 years. She attended schools in Superior and married Frank Prevedel Sr. at our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Rock Springs on June 27, 1931. Mrs. Prevedel and her family moved to Rock Springs in 1960, and her husband preceded her in death on April 10, 1989. Mrs. Prevedel was a member of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Frank and Norma Prevedel of Rock Springs, her daughter, Iris Bonsell of Rock Springs; one sister, Loretta Nichols of Rock Springs; seven grandchildren, Mike Prevedel and wife Michelle, Cara Bonsell and Kirk Bonsell, all of Rock Springs, Maria Prevedel of Denver, Matt Prevedel of Green River, and Anna Prevedel, Amy Prevedel and husband, Stewart Slafter, all of San Francisco; one sister-in-law, Rena Tarter of Rock Springs; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Prevedel was preceded in death by two brothers, Remo and George Tarter. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 22, 1997 ANGELINA HIGHLEY Memorial services for Angelina F. Highley were at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, 1997 at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion, 2nd and B Street in Rock Springs. Mrs. Highley, 82, of 729 Ridge Ave., Rock Springs, died at 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 14, 1997 at her home after a long illness. She was born Aug. 1, 1914 in Rock Springs, the daughter of Anton and Anna Kokalj Oblock. Mrs. Highley attended schools in Rock Springs and Married Charles F. Highley on Nov. 21, 1932 in Rock Springs. He preceded her in death on April 6, 1956. Mrs. Highley was a lifelong resident of Rock Springs and was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion. She was employed as an assistant baker in Johnny’s Bakery, as a cook/baker for Howards Cafe and Bus Depot, the Renegade Café and the Rock Springs High School Cafeteria. She provided food for various fund-raising activities, reunions, birthdays and to families in time of stress. Survivors include two sons, Vernon P. (Kay) Highley of Las Vegas, and James R. (Lois Jensen) Highley of Pinedale; one brother, Lewis (Lillian) of Roy, Utah; sister-in-law, Gladys Oblock and brother-in-law, John Frolic, both of Rock Springs; three grandchildren, Jeffery Highley of Germany, Leslie Brown and Bradley Highley of Spokane, Wash.; 10 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Highley was preceded in death by a sister, Elsie Frolic, and two brothers, Tony and Paul Oblock. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 22, 1997 DELIA HOKANSON DANA Funeral services for Delila Hokanson Dana were at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, 1997 at the Green River LDS Third Ward, 10 West 4th North, Green River. Bishop Ralph Wall conducted the services. Graveside services and interment were at the Thayne City Cemetery in Thayne. Mrs. Dana, 77, of 450 Lincoln, Green River, died at 1:35 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16, 1997 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs after a sudden illness. She was born May 12, 1919 in Lewiston, Utah, the daughter of Hokan and Sara Ann Van Orden Hokanson. She attended schools in Thayne and Afton. She married Irwin Roberts Dana on Aug. 27, 1938 in Paris, Idaho. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Ogden LDS Temple on Nov. 17, 1988. He preceded her in death on Aug. 14, 1993. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where she served in many callings and was an organist since the age of 11. Surviving family members include two sons, Reed Dana of Green River and Ralph Dana of West Valley City, Utah; four daughters, Ann Bruce of Green River, Dorene Deardorff of San Leandro, Calif., Vicky Reed of Vernal, Utah, and Julie Miller of Rock Springs; one sister, Nellie Walker of Afton; 15 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by three granddaughters, two brothers and six sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 22, 1997 ANNA IRENE SQUIRES A memorial service for Anna Irene Squires was conducted at 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16, 1997 at the St. John's Episcopal Church, 350 Mansface, Green River. The Rev. Russell Johnson conducted the services. Mrs. Squires, 61, of 690 Easy St., Green River, died at her home at 9:20 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12, 1997. A resident of Green River since 1983 and former resident of Moab, Utah, Mrs. Squires had been in ill health the past two weeks. She was born on July 9, 1935, on the Millard Family Ranch in Stoner, Colo., the daughter of the late James Ben and Helen Gloyd Randall Millard. She attended schools in Dolores, Colo., and was a graduate of the Dolores High School with the class of 1953. She married Charles Lee Squires in Rico, Colo., on December 24, 1953. A homemaker and mother, Mrs. Squires worked as a grocery clerk at the City Market Grocery Store in Moab for 11½ years. Mrs. Squire's interests included the mountains, camping, horseback riding, skiing, square dancing, sewing and crafts. She was a member of the St. John's Episcopal Church, the Seedskadee Homemakers and Al Anon. Survivors include her husband, Charles L. Squires of Green River; two sons, Randy Lee Squires and Jody Ben Squires, both of Elko, Nev.; one daughter, Cornellie Dawn Squires of Green River; two brothers, Arthur Millard of Dolores, and Dudley Millard of Cortez, Colo.; one sister. Mary Jane Millard of Stoner; nine grandchildren, and several cousins, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Squires was preceded in death by one sister, Nellie Millard; one brother, Nathan Millard; one son, Charles Linden Squires; and one granddaughter, Elizabeth Ann Fossey. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 22, 1997 DONNA CAPUT SMITH PHILADELPHIA—A memorial service for Donna Caputi Smith was conducted in Philadelphia. Burial was private. Mrs. Smith died Feb. 9 at Delaware County Memorial Hospital in Philadelphia. Born in Philadelphia on Nov. 18, 1942, she was 54. Mrs. Smith lived in West Philadelphia then Drexell Hill, Pa. She resided in Rock Springs for three years in the early 1980s. She was a graduate of Plymouth Whitemarsh High School and a former member of St. Peter's Lutheran Church. She was employed as a housekeeper at Delaware County Memorial for the past 11 years. She was a former school board member at Westbrook Park Elementary School. She belonged to the PTA and was a volunteer. She belonged to World Wildlife Fededrations and the SPCA of Delaware County. Survivors include two sons, Stephen Caputi of Warminster, Pa., and Michael Caputi of Drexel Hill; one daughter, Denise Hafner and son-in-law, Michael Hafner of Rock Springs, and five grandchildren, Michael, Adison and Haley Hafner of Rock Springs, and Sydney and Sophie Caputi of Drexel Hill. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 22, 1997 DAN MELINKOVICH ABERDEEN, Wash.-- Funeral services for Dan Melikovich were at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Aberdeen, Wash, on Feb. 14, 1997. Melinkovich, 81, of Aberdeen died Feb. 10, 1997. He was born in Tooele, Utah, July 19, 1913 to Yaga and Michael Melinkovich. He and his wife, Mildred Obradovich, had one son, Michael. Following her death, he married Rose Fitzpatrick, who also preceded him in death. He worked as a coach for many years and retired as athletic director at Greys Harbor Junior College in Aberdeen. Survivors include a son Michael and daughter-in-law Terry, and two grandchildren, Kyle and Christie, all of Aberdeen; a brother, Joe and sister-in-law, Emma of Rock Springs; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, George. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 1, 1997 KATHERINE VICTORIA GALYA A mass of Christian burial for Katherine Victoria Galya was celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25, 1997 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 6 p.m. Monday, Feb. 24, 1997 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Pallbearers were Edward P. Angelovic, Paul Angelovic, Kenneth Nosich, John M. Angelovic, Mungo Brown and Boyd L. Lewis. Mrs. Galya, 97, of 1605 Lamb Lane, Prescott, Ariz., died Tuesday, Feb. 18, 1997 at the home of her daughter. A resident of Prescott for the past 12 years and former resident of Connecticut, La Veta, Colo., and former longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Galya died suddenly. She was born on Oct. 11, 1899 in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Alexander and Katherine Bartus Angelovic. Mrs. Galya attended schools in Rock Springs and married Robert Galya in Rock Springs on Nov. 25, 1920. He preceded her in death on March 24, 1966. Mrs. Galya worked in the Racket Store in Rock Springs as a clerk for many years. Mrs. Galya sang in the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church choir for many years. Mrs. Galya was a member of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. Survivors include her daughter, Mrs. Robert E. (Katherine G.) Fleming of Prescott; two sisters, Mary McNamara of Rock Springs and Josephine Jensen of Boulder; one grandson; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Galya was preceded in death by two brothers, John S. and Steve Angelovic. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 1, 1997 DORIS R. DeCORA Funeral services for Doris R. DeCora were conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 19, 1997 at the Mothe Funeral Home in New Orleans. The Rev. Tomasovich of St. Andrew the Apostle Catholic Church officiated. Cremation followed. Memorial graveside services and inurnment will be conducted in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Rock Springs at a later date. Doris R. DeCora, 65, of Eufaula, Okla., died at 2:15 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16, 1997 at her daughter’s home in New Orleans. A resident of Oklahoma since 1985, former longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of England, Ireland, Spain and Jakarta, Mrs. DeCora had been in ill health since December of 1996. She was born Oct. 27, 1931 in Whitewater, Kan., the daughter of the late Theodore and Thelma Claypool Brooks. Mrs. DeCora attended schools in Superior and married Edwin DeCora in Rock Springs on Dec. 25, 1949. She was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Edwin of Eufaula; one son and daughter-in-law, Ed and Sandy DeCora Jr. of Laramie, one daughter and son-in-law, Joann and Graeme Rand of New Orleans; two brothers, Charles Brooks of Billings, Mont., and Clyde Brooks of Green River; two sisters, Delma Guthrie of Ozark, Ark., and Devonne Myers of Riverton; three grandchildren, Graeme Rand of New Orleans, and Jason and Kelli DeCora, both of Laramie; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. DeCora was preceded in death by one daughter, Dianna DeCora, who died in infancy, and one brother, Carrol Brooks. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 1, 1997 HAROLD C. ANDERSON Funeral services for Harold C. Anderson were conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 28, 1997 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. James Hennig of the Trinity Lutheran Church conducted the services. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Anderson, 82, of 735 Cathedral Drive, Rock Springs, died shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs at 10:20 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 23, 1997. A resident of Rock Springs since 1989 and former longtime resident of Eden Valley, Anderson died following a lengthy illness. He was born on July 15, 1914 in Marshalltown, Iowa, the son of the late Charles Lincoln and Katherine Plander Anderson. Anderson attended schools in Eden, and married the former Dorothy Mae Ingle in Rock Srpinsg on Sept. 4, 1942. He was a retired rancher and farmer, who worked for Blair and Hay Land and Livestock for 38 years until his retirement in 1989. Anderson was a retired deputy Sweetwater County sheriff for Eden. Anderson’s pursuits included hunting, fishing, trapping and snowmobiling. He was a leather worker, making many items including hackamores. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy of Rock Springs; one son and daughter-in-law, Carl and Pamela A. Anderson of Rock Springs; one brother, Charles Anderson of Grand Junction, Colo.; five sisters, Genevieve Grandy of McCall, Idaho, Catheryne Wood of Reliance, Charlotte Ingle and Margaret Anderson, both of Grand Junction and Martha Wolf of East Lansing, Mich.; two grandchildren, Warren Anderson and wife, Heather of Rock Springs, and Shauna Anderson of Rock Springs; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Anderson was preceded in death by one brother, Robert Anderson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 1, 1997 STEPHEN PAUL WILLITS A memorial service for Stephen Paul Willits was conducted at 10 a.m. Friday. Feb. 28, 1997 at the Green River Alliance Church, 520 Wilkes Drive, Green River. Pastor Gary Burdick conducted the services. Willits, 34, of 519 May Ave. Green River, died at 4:37 8.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, 1997 at his home. Aresident of Green River for the past three years and former resident of Illinois, Willits had been in ill health for the past one year and two months. He was born July 11, 1962 in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, the son of Paul and Ruth Whitham Willits. Willits attended schools in Mount Pleasant and was a graduate of Mount Pleasant High School with the class of 1980. He married the former Charlotte Nessa in Fort Madison, Iowa, on Dec. 30, 1991. Willits worked as a truck driver for several years. He had most recently worked for Orbit Trucking for three years until ill health forced his retirement. He was a member of the Baptist Church and the Moose Lodge in Fort Madison. Survivors include his wife, Charlotte and daughter, Melissa Thrash, both of Green River; his parents, Paul and Ruth Willits of New London, Iowa; one son, Bradley Willits of Lomax, Ill.; one daughter, Erica Willits of Lomax; one sister, Debbie Kinney of Seattle, Wash.; his maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ted Whitham of Mount Pleasant, and several aunts, uncles and cousins. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 1, 1997 MABEL ZUEHLSDORFF BROADUS, Mont. - Burial services for Mabel Zuehlsdorf were Feb. 20, 1997 and pallbearers were her six sons. Mrs Zuehlsdorti, 89, died Sunday, Feb. 16, 1997 at Broadus, Mont. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Dielda Bartholomay in 1954, her husband, John, in 1969, her parents and two brothers. She is survived by six sons, John Jr. and Aaron (Swede) both of Rock Springs, Noel of Sumner, Wash., Roger and Arlen of Colstrip, Mont., and Dwight of Fort Smith, Ark.; three daughters, Velma Wittman of Auburn, Wash., Jewell Richards of Ashland, Mont., and Leith Simonson of Sturgis, S.D.; two brothers. Arlie Kronbeck of Moorhead, Minn., and Alvin Kronbeck of Hawley, Minn.; three sisters, Esther Woolridge of Detroit Lakes, Minn., Hazel Barta of Moorhead, and Jeanette Drescher of Canyon Lake, Texas. She is also survived by 23 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grand children and numerous nieces and nephews. The grandchildren living in Rock Springs are Dee Zuehlsdorff, Carolyn McCurdy and Byron Zuehlsdorff. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 1, 1997 BOYD WASHAKIE NELSON FORT BRIDGER - Funeral services for Boyd Washakie Nelson were conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, 1997 at the Lyman LDS Stake Center in Urie. Bishop Carl Hofer conducted the services. Interment was in the Fort Bridger Cemetery in Fort Bridger. Boyd Washakie Nelson, 1 year old infant son of Mark and Tara Nelson of 445 West Virginia Place, Green River, died shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs at 11:28 am. Tuesday, Feb. 25, 1997. He was born on Feb, 24, 1996 in Rock Springs, the son of Mark John and Tara Celeste Vercimak Nelson. Survivors include his parents, Mark and Tara Nelson of Green River; two brothers, Zack Nelson and Carson Humphrey, both of Green River; his paternal grandparents, Richard and Carol Hamilton of Fort Bridger, his maternal grandparents, Don and Peggy Vercimak of Lyman; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 1, 1997 ELLEN WILLIAMS RICHIE A memorial service for Ellen Williams Richie was at the Boulder Community Center on Friday, Feb. 21 at 2 p.m. Mrs. Richie, 93, died Feb. 14, 1997 at her ranch home. Mrs. Richie was born March 19, 1903 in Atlantic City to Henry and Maud Williams. Her parents and grandparents were involved in gold mining. The fourth of 10 children, she was named after her grandmother, Ellen Huff. During the winter, Ellen and her family lived in Atlantic City. During the summer, they lived on the Big Sandy River while her family and the Mack family built the Tunnel Supply Ditch. In 1907, the family moved to their homestead on Mack Flat near the Big Sandy. She married Everett "Ebb" Richie in Green River on Nov. 30, 1923. They made their home on Doctor Gilligan's place which they had leased. Their daughter, Verla, was born in 1924 while they were ranching at Gilligan's. In 1925, they moved to Ebb's homestead on Muddy Creek, and after this move, their two sons, Jep and Norm, were born in 1931 and 1933. The Richie family moved to their ranch on East Fork in the fall of 1943. Ebb died in 1955, so Ellen, Jep and Norm continued to run the family ranch. Ellen actively participated in operating the ranch for nearly 70 years. She was preceded in death by three sisters, Alma Golliher, Dorothy Thompson and Mable Philbrik; four brothers, Henry, Jared, Bill and Paul Williams; her husband, Ebb Richie; and daughter-in-law; Barbara Richie. She is survived by one sister, Jeanette Simkin of Rock Springs; one daughter, Verla Sommers; and two sons, Jep and Norm Richie. She has five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 1, 1997 EVELYN CHLOE JACOBY PRETTI GLENWOOD SPRINGS, Colo A graveside service was conducted for Evelyn Chloe Jacoby Pretti on Friday, Jan. 10, 1997 at 11 a.m. at Rosebud Cemetery in Glenwood Springs, Colo. Mrs. Pretti, a past resident of Glenwood Springs for more than 30 years, died on Tuesday, Dec. 31, 1996, in Arlington, Va. She was 77. She was born on March 5, 1919, near Centerview, Mo., and she moved to Glenwood Springs to be with her older sister in 1936. On Nov. 24, 1937, she married August "Gus” Pretti, a native of the Glenwood area. Pretti worked in coal mines at Reliance before the family returned to Glenwood in 1952 after he sustained a leg injury. In Colorado, he helped open and operate the Thompson Creek mine, He also owned the Lariat Bar and Cafe until 1978. Mrs. Pretti was a homemaker, and following her husband's death in 1980, she sold the family home and moved to Lafayette, La., to be near her daughter. In 1988 the family moved to Chapel Hill, N.C., and in 1993 they moved again to Virginia, just outside Washington, D.C. She is survived by her daughter, Luela Rae and husband August Tammariello; her sister, Lois Charlene Yessen of Sacramento, Calif.; her grandchildren, Micheal of New York City, Mark of Lafayette, and Raelynn, her first cousins, Chester L. Jacoby of Warrensburg, Mo., and Houston Caldwell of Kansas City, Mo.; her great-grandson; and several nieces and nephews. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by a younger sister, Lyda Mae Keck. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 1, 1997 WALTER FRANCIS HARRISON RAWLINS—A memorial service for Walter Francis Harrison was conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, 1997 at the Christ Lutheran Church in Rawlins. The Rev. Terry Wiley conducted the services. Harrison, 62, of 75 Center St., Rock Springs, died at 9:45 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21, 1997 at his home in Rock Springs following a sudden illness. According to Sweetwater County Coroner Dale S. Majhanovich, an autopsy performed Saturday afternoon determined that Harrison died of natural causes. A resident of Rock Springs for the past two weeks and former resident of Douglas, Harrison was born Oct. 24, 1934 in Muncie Ind., the son of the late James H. and Mary Heath Harrison. He attended schools in Tennessee and Colorado Springs, Colo., and was a graduate of high school in Colorado Springs with the class of 1953. Harrison married the former Jeanette Weber in Canon City, Colo., on Nov. 17, 1956. Harrison was the manager of the Cody Motel in Rock Springs. He was a member of the Lutheran Church Harrison was a fisherman. Survivors include his wife, Jeanette of Rock Springs; two daughters, Regina Muir and husband, David of Rawlins, and Therisa Stack and husband, Tom of Tavernier, Fla.; two brothers, James Harrison of Dayton, Tenn., and Floyd Harrison of Fort Smith, Ark; one sister, Madelene Ryan of Tacoma, Wash.; five grandchildren, Shawna and Scott Muir, Dawn and Cyrus Hire, and Tabitha Beard and husband, Tony, one great-granddaughter, Anastacia Beard; and several nieces and nephews. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 1, 1997 JESSIE E. ELLIS ENID, Okla. - Funeral services for Jessie E. Ellis, 69, of Enid, Okla., who died Friday. Feb. 21, 1997 were at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Henninger-Allen Chapel. The Rev. Melvin R. Duncan officiated. Interment was in Memorial Park Cemetery. She was born April 11, 1927 in Kiowa, Colo., the daughter of Harold and Florence Eden Cook. She graduated from high school Rock Springs, and married Ernest C. Ellis June 28, 1946 in Colby, Kan. The family made their home in Farmington, N.M., Colorado, Texas and Oklahoma and moved in Enid in 1978. She was preceded in death by her husband March 21, 1994, a brother, Bud, and a sister, June. She is survived by two daughters, Ernie Lynn Groff of Norman, Okla., and Susan Phillips of Anchorage, Alaska; three grandchildren, Scout Phillips of Anchorage, Diane Voorhers of Many, La., and Robert Lee of Austin, Texas; and one sister, Marge Zaversnik, Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 8, 1997 INA DEBERNARDI Funeral services for Ina DeBernardi were conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 5, 1997 at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Ninth and Pearl streets, Rock Springs. The Rev. James Henning conducted the services. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Pallbearers were Michael Megeath, Richard DeBernardi, John Costantino, Mark Megeath and Brent Costantino. Mrs. DeBernardi, 92, of 419 P St., Rock Springs, died at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, 1997 at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs, where she had been a patient since June of 1995. She was born Aug. 2, 1904 in Ironwood, Mich., the daughter of the late Antone and Amanda Wallenius Savo. Mrs. DeBernardi attended schools in Ironwood and graduated from high school in Stanley, N.D. with the class of 1921. She attended the Minot State Teachers College and earned her teaching certificate. Mrs. DeBernardi later returned to the University of Wyoming and graduated with a bachelor of science degree in education. She married the former George “Big Deb” DeBernardi Jr. in Tacoma, Wash., on Dec. 16, 1942, and he preceded her in death on May 21, 1982. Mrs. DeBernardi worked as a welder in the shipyards in Tacoma during World War II. She was a retired teacher who worked in Cora and Quealy, and later worked at Washington School in Rock Springs until her retirement in 1969. She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church, a longtime member of the Womans Club of Rock Springs, an active member of the Rock Springs Art Guild, a founding member of the Rock Springs Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma, a member of AARP, and a longtime member of the Harmony Homemakers and the Rock Springs Gem and Mineral Club. Mrs. DeBernardi had worked at the Sweetwater County Fair in the art and photography division for several years. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, George A. “Tony” DeBernardi of Rock Springs; three grandchildren, Damon DeBernardi of Rock Springs, Michael DeBernardi of Chicago, and Christie DeBernardi of Denver; one niece, Shirley Endell of Tacoma; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. DeBernardi was preceded in death by one sister, Bertha Witka, and one niece, Carmen Megeath. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 8, 1997 HELEN ANGELOVIC MARCY A memorial mass for Helen Angelovic Marcy was celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, March 7, 1997 at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. Inurnment was in Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Mrs. Marcy, 87, of 1445 Uinta Drive, Green River, died at 11:15 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 26, 1997 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A resident of Green River since 1994 and former longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Marcy died following a lengthy illness. She was born on July 29, 1909 in Lander, the daughter of the late Lincoln and Dorothy Chase Young. She attended school sin Lander, and was as graduate of Lander High School with the class of 1927. Soon after her graduation, she and her family moved to Rock Springs. She married Joe Angelovic in Rock Springs in 1929. He preceded her in death on March 17, 1971. She later married Walter Marcy in 1972 and they later moved to Hay Springs, Nebr., and he preceded her in death. She returned to Rock Springs in 1983. Mrs. Marcy was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, the Altar Society and numerous church circles. She was a charter member of B.P.O. Does in Rock Springs in which she served as past president twice. She also served as past president of the Women’s Club in Hay Springs. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Joseph W. and Janet ANgelovic of Sun City West, Ariz., and John “Pinky” and Robyne Angelovich of Rock Springs; one brother, John L. “Scotty” Young of Fresno, Calif.; one sister, Mrs. Robertt L. (Dorothy) Hunt of Magalia, Calif.; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husbands, Mrs. Marcy was preceded in death by one son, Edward Angelovic and one brother, George Young. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 8, 1997 HERBERT WATERS ARNOLD Funeral services for Herbert Waters Arnold were conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 1, 1997 at the Green River LDS Stake Center, 120 Shoshone Ave., Green River, with Bishop Dennis Peterson conducting. There was an LDS viewing service at 7 p.m. Friday at Samuel Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery, Green River. Arnold, 88, of 120 Miller, Green River, died at 5:32 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25, 1997 at Castle Rock Convalescent Center, Green River. He was born Dec. 5, 1908 in Buffalo, N.Y., the son of Herbert and Rose May Waters Arnold. Arnold attended schools in New York and California. He married Ilse Kraemer on Feb. 2, 1956 in the St. George LDS Temple, St. George, Utah. He was employed by McDonnel Douglas, Aircraft Planning Dept. in Los Angeles, and retired after 27 years. He had also been a realtor for 50 years, retiring in 1990. Arnold was a longtime resident of Paradise, Calif. He was active in the Boy Scouts of America, received his Eagle Scout and was scoutmaster for 20 years. He enjoyed woodworking, gardening, baseball and football. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, holding the positions of high priest, ward clerk and nursery leader at age 80. Survivors in addition to his wife, Ilse, include one son, David (Bonnie) E. Arnold of Green River; one daughter, Ilsa (Steven) DuBois of American Fork, Utah; 13 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and three cousins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 8, 1997 JUSTIN D. KLINE Funeral services for Justin D. Kline were conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 5, 1997 at the New Life Ministries, 105 K St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Tony Trujillo conducted the services. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were David Crosco, Josh Latham, Brad Chrisman, Carlos Barnes, Mike Barnes, Hershell, Clawson, Jody Clawson and Lyle Howell. Kline, 17, of 50 Reliance Road No. 97, Rock Springs, died Friday afternoon, Feb. 28, 1997 at the LDS Medical Center in Salt Lake City from injuries he sustained in a vehicular accident. He was born Aug. 23, 1979 in Salt Lake City, the son of the former Lois Marie Murray and William A. Kline. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was currently enrolled as a sophomore in the Rock Springs High School. Kline played church league basketball. His pursuits included music, working out and weight training. Survivors include his mother, Lois Marie Schweitzer of Rock Springs; his father, William Kline of Rock Springs; two sisters, Michelle Gil and Candace Cleveland, both of Rock Springs; several aunts, uncles and cousins; one niece, Jessie Gil and three nephews, David and Aaron Gil and Ketrick Brodie. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 8, 1997 PATRICK FOLEY A memorial mass for Patrick Foley was celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 6, 1997 at the SS. Cyril 7 Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. Foley, 16, of 288 Douglas Drive, Rock Springs, died at 9 a.m. Friday, Feb. 28, 1997 at the LDS Medical Center in Salt Lake City, from injuries he sustained as a passenger in a vehicular accident. He was born Dec. 27, 1980 in Cheyenne, the son of Michael Allen and Andrea Krajewski Foley. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was currently enrolled as a sophomore at Rock Springs High School. He was a member of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. He was a member of the Rock Springs Little League Baseball state championship team of 1993, and he was presently a member of the junior varsity high school wrestling team. Survivors include his parents, Michael and Andrea Foley of Rock Springs; one sister, Jessica Foley of Rock Springs; his paternal grandmother, Myrna Wormley of Sun City, Ariz.; maternal grandmother, Isobel Krajewski of Le Habre, Calif.; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Foley was preceded in death by one sister, Elizabeth Ann Foley, and one brother, Allen Patrick Foley. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 8, 1997 LOIS MARIE GHORMLEY Funeral services for Lois Marie Ghormley were conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, March 3, 1997 at the First Congregational Church, 1275 Adams Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Jeanny House conducted the services. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Mike Callas, Joseph R. Fortuna, James Fortuna, Ken Fortuna, Richard Callas and Patrick Ghormley. Mrs. Ghormley, 85, of 1325 Sage St., Rock Springs, died at 12:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 27, 1997 at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Ghormley had been in ill health for the past several years. She was born July 31, 1911 in Red Cloud, Neb., the daughter of the late Clay and Cora Barrett Weaver. Mrs. Ghormley attended schools in Gillette, and married Oscar Ghormley in Sheridan on Oct. 28, 1928. He preceded her in death on Sept. 1, 1985. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, William C. and Betty Ghormley of Roosevelt, Ariz., and Robert L. and Helene Ghormley of Rock Springs; one daughter and son-in-law, Sally and William “Bill” Callas of Rock Springs; one brother and sister-in-law, Clair “Bud” and Doris Weaver of Ty Junga, Calif.; one sister, Gladys Weaver of Gillette; 21 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Ghormley was preceded in death by two daughters, Bonnie L. Toone and Donna Fortuna; two great-grandsons, Jay Fortuna and Marking Nading; one great-granddaughter, Connie Ann Ghormley; and nine brothers and sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 8, 1997 CECILIA CHAPMAN A mass of Christian burial for Cecelia F. Chapman was celebrated at 1 p.m. Friday, March 7, 1997 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 6, 1997 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk ST., Rock Springs. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ernest T. Lowseth, Al Richards, John Fortuna, Governor G. Hamm, Ole L Anselmi and Frank Kershisnik. Mrs. Chapman, 87, of 801 Young Ave., Rock Springs, died at 12:32 a.m. Tuesday, March 4, 1997 at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs where she had been a patient for the past one month. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Chapman had been in ill health for the past one month. She was born Nov. 18, 1909 in Cumberland, the daughter of the late Joe and Mary Peternel Galicich. Mrs. Chapman attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1926. She married Harold Morris Hansen in Salt Lake City on Nov. 27, 1936 and he preceded her in death on Oct. 25, 1959. Mrs. Chapman later married Burnell E. “Pike” Chapman at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs on Sept. 10, 1962, and he preceded her in death on Aug. 2, 1969. She worked as a bookkeeper for Stock Growers Mercantile Company for many years until its closure. Mrs. Chapman later worked for Marguerite’s Gift Store in Rock Springs for many years until her retirement. She was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows/St. Cyril & Methodius Catholic churches, the Danish Sisterhood of America, the BPO Does Lodge and Catholic Golden Age. Survivors include two nieces, Frances “Marge” Lowseth of Rock Srpigns and Marguerite Cummings of Scottsdale, Ariz.; two nephews, Dr. Joseph H. Galicich of Alpine, N.J. and John R. Mrak of Thousand Oaks, Calif.; one sister-in-law, Marguerite Galicich of Scottsdale; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. In addition to her parents and husbands, Mrs. Chapman was preceded in death by one son, Peter Harold Hansen; one sister, Mary G. Mrak; two brothers, Albert and Joseph H. Galicih Sr.; and one niece, Rosemary Mrak Stojek. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 8, 1997 ELSIE DORIS NICHOLS JONESBORO, Ark.—Funeral services for Elsie Doris Nichols were Friday at 2 p.m. in the Lebanon Missionary Baptist Church of Nelsonville with Brother Kennard Townsley officiating. Burial was in the Cave City Cemetery of Cave City, Ark. Pallbearers were Dennis Nichols, Billy Nichols, Keith Nichols, Randy Smith, Jerry Owens and Kevin Harris. Mrs. Nichols, 93, of Jonesboro, Ark., formerly a longtime resident of Rock Springs, died Monday, March 3, 1997 in a Jonesboro, Ark. hospital. She was born in Lucas, Iowa, on March 7, 1903, the daughter of George and Salinda Hendrickson. She was a homemaker and a member of the Lebanon Missionary Baptist Church in Nelsonville, Ark. Survivors include three sons and their spouses, Bill and Rachel Nichols of Horseshoe Bend, Ark., Max and Marie Nichols of Helper, Utah, and Donald and Kay Nichols of Rock Springs; three daughters and their spouses, Luella Jean and Mark Sponden of Cold Springs, Minn., Joan and Jack Jereb of Rock Springs, and Diana and W.E. Smith of Jonesboro; 22 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren; and 17 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude E. Nichols; her parents, George and Salinda Hendrickson; seven brothers; six sisters; one son, Marion Lee Nichols; and one daughter, Marie Melzina Lancelotti. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 15, 1997 SILVIO J. ZANCANELLA A mass of Christian burial for Silvio J. Zancanella was celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, March 10, 1997 at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway, Rock Springs. The Rev. Tom Sheridan officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Sunday, March 9, 1997 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Pallbearers were Robert Parton, Ronald Parton, Michael Stultz and Patrick Korigatti. Zancanella, 87, of 410 I St., Rock Springs, died at 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 5, 1997 at the home of his daughter and son-in-law. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Zancanella had been in ill health the past several months. He was born Oct. 8, 1909 in Rock Springs, the son of the late Narciso F. and Teresa Faccini Zancanella. He attended schools in Rock Springs and married the former Mary K. Dorigatti at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Rock Springs on Aug. 20, 1934. She preceded him in death on Oct. 12, 1975. Zancanella worked as a mechanic for many years at the Walker Tire Company, Western Auto and Kolman Tires here in Rock Springs. He later worked as a custodian at the Rock Springs City Hall for many years until his retirement in 1977. Zancanella’s pursuits included gardening and working on automobiles. He was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Doris Jean and Robert Parton of Rock Springs; two grandchildren, Robert David Parton and wife, Janelle of Rock Springs, and Ronald Keith Parton and wife, Pat of Casper; three great-grandchildren, Katlin Ann Parton of Casper and Christopher Michael Parton and Carolyn Grace Parton, both of Rock Springs; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Zancanella was preceded in death by three brothers, Livio Zancanella, Emilio P. Zancanella and Narciso Zancanella. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 15, 1997 GERTRUDE LOUISA FENTON ANDERSON TOONE Funeral services for Gertrude Louisa Fenton Anderson Toone were Tuesday, March 11, 1997 at 1 p.m. at the LDS 2nd Ward chapel in Green River. Interment was at the Riverview Cemetery. Pallbearers were Mark A. Anderson, Lisa M. Anderson, Laura N. Folaumahina, David G. Anderson, Catherine L. Hepworth, Jennifer A. Anderson, Rebecca A. Anderson, Ami M. Anderson, Elizabeth R. Barnes and Scott A. Barnes. Honorary pallbearers were Sharyl L. Larson, Kelly A. Anderson, Jonathan G. Anderson, Jill M. Flores, Edward K. Akau Jr., Michael K. Akau and David Steinberg. Mrs. Toone died suddenly in Pearl City, Oahu, Hawaii, at the home of her daughter, Alice Anderson Akau, on March 6, 1997. She was 87. She was born Dec. 22, 1909 in Sheridan, Mont., to Charles Henry Fenton and Alice Boyd Fenton. At age 10, she and her family moved to Green River. She graduated from Green River High School in the class of 1927. She married Bennett Hugh “Red” Anderson June 7, 1927. Their marriage was later solemnized in the LDS Logan Temple in 1963. They remained residents of Green River for most of their lives. Following the death of Bennett Anderson in 1973, she married Edlred G. Toone in Salt Lake City and resided in Bountiful, Utah, until his death in 1992. For the past two years she has resided in the home of her daughter in Hawaii. She was a member of the LDS Church and also active in the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers. She played the organ for many years in the LDS Church. Mrs. Toone is survived by her three children, Charles Hugh Anderson (Rusty) of St. George, Utah, B. Ray Anderson (Marge) of Newport Beach, Calif., and Alice Jean Akau (Edward) of Pearl City, Oahu; and by 14 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her two brothers, Lee Boyd Fenton and Chares Francis Fenton, and by one sister, Clara May Beebe. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 15, 1997 MARIA TOMASITA ESPINOZA PACHECO A mass of Christian burial for Maria Tomasita Espinoza Pacheco was celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, March 14, 1997 at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway, Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 13, 1997 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Mrs. Pacheco, 82, died at 1:05 a.m. Tuesday, March 11, 1997 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River, where she had been a patient since Aug. 29, 1990. A resident of Green River for the past seven years and former longtime resident of Rock Springs and Guadalupita, N.M., she had been in ill health for many years. She was born on May 30, 1914 in Guadalupita, the daughter of the late Maximo and Lauvriana Torres Espinoza. She attended schools in Moran, N.M., and married Jose N. Pacheco in Mora on Jan. 4, 1932. He preceded her in death on Oct. 28, 1978. Mrs. Pacheco worked as a silk finisher for Rock Springs Laundry and Dry Cleaners for many years, and she later worked in food service at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County until her retirement. She was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Her pursuits included paying bingo, crocheting and fishing. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Odilia and Lew L Hanson of Rock Springs; two sons and daughters-in-law, Arthur A. and Juanita Pacheco of Lorain, Ohio, and Gilbert A. and Dolores Pacheco Sr. of Rock Springs; one sister, Angelina Portillo of Rock Springs; four brothers, Samuel Espinoza of Pueblo, Colo., Agapito and Philadelfio Espinoza, both of Cheyenne, and Abelino Espinoza of Guadalupita; 13 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one son who died in infancy in 1938 and one brother, Antonion Espinoza who died on Dec. 30, 1972. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 15, 1997 BEVERLY F. HILTY A memorial service for Beverly F. Hilty was conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 8, 1997 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Bill Bruce of the First United Methodist Church conducted the services. Mrs. Hilty, 70, of 727 O'Donnell St., Rock Springs, died shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 8:32 a.m. Tuesday, March 4, 1997. A resident of Rock Springs since 1977 and former resident of Vandergrist, Pa., Mrs. Hilty had been in ill health the past several years. She was born on June 8, 1926 in Vandergrist, the daughter of the late John (Jack) T. and Florence Cunningham Doran. She attended schools in Vandergrist and was a graduate of Vandergrift High School with the class of 1944. She married Arthur R. Hilty in Vandergrift on May 20, 1947. Mrs. Hilty worked as a kitchen aide at Overland Elementary School until her retirement in 1992. Survivors include her husband, Arthur of Rock Springs; three sons, Eugene A. Hilty of Fairview, Pa., and Edward R. Hilty and Rick D. Hilty, both of Rock Springs; one daughter, Judy E. Smith of Roseburg, Ore.; and eight grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Hilty was preceded in death by one sister, Bebe Russell. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 15, 1997 CECELIA “CEIL” RONCALIO CHEYENNE - A vigil for Cecelia "Ceil" Roncalio was Tuesday at St. Mary's Cathedral. Mass was at the church Wednesday. Mrs. Roncalio, 72, the wife of former Congressman Teno Roncalio, died Sunday night, March 9, 1997 at their Cheyenne home after a long illness. Mrs. Roncalio had lived in Cheyenne for the past 50 years. She was a member of St. Mary's, St. Mary's Guild and of the St. Anthony Circle of that guild. She is survived by her husband, Teno, and by four sons and two daughters. They are David Domenico, Lou Domenico and Frank Roncalio, all of Denver; John Roncalio of Alexandria, Va., Carol Dill of Boulder, Colo.: and Joan Jackson of Abilene, Texas. Also surviving are a sister, Gertrude MacHendrie, and three brothers, Thomas, Joseph and the Rev. John Waters, all of Denver. There are six granddaughters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 15, 1997 MARY R. SHERMAN PINEDALE - Services for Mary R. Sherman were at 11 a.m. Friday, March 14 at the Chapel of the Pines, Hudson's Funeral Home, Pinedale, at 11 a.m. The Rev. Mary Caucutt officiated. Burial was in the Pinedale Cemetery. Mrs. Sherman, 65, Pinedale, died Tuesday, March 4 in Salt Lake City. She was born April 19, 1931 in Superior, a daughter of Pete and Eva Braum Radakovich. She attended school at Superior and married Don Sherman Jan. 31, 1953 in Rock Springs. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary. Survivors include her husband, Don Sherman of Pinedale; daughters, Gail Marie Oldenburg, Gillette, and Susann Eva Sherman, Pinedale; son, Don Sherman Jr., Jackson; brother, Roy Radakovich, Pinedale; sisters, Bessie Schwab, Pinedale, Millie Pauljennic, Riverton, and Anne Olson, Big Piney; and four grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and one sister. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 22, 1997 JEAN M. KRAUSE Funeral services for Jean Krause were conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, March 17, 1997 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 Jerry Paxton, Robert Paxton, Larry Paxton II, Lewis Finch, Sean Freeman and Bud Freeman. Mrs. Krause, 87, of 1445 Uinta Drive, Green River, died at 11:25 a.m. Thursday, March 13, 1997 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River where she had been a patient since March 4. A longtime resident of Green River, Mrs. Krause had been in ill health for the past one year. She was born Feb. 16, 1910 in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada, the daughter of the late John and Catherine Middleton Kinnibrugh. Mrs. Krause attended schools in Great Falls, Mont., and Green River and was a graduate of Lincoln High School in Green River with the class of 1928. She married Frank Eugene Krause in Green River on April 3, 1929, and he preceded her in death on July 6, 1976. Mrs. Krause was a retired clerk, who worked for Barkalow Brothers News Stand. She was a member of the Union Congregational Church, the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary, the Golden Hour Senior Citizens Center and the Neighbors of the Woodcraft. Mrs. Krause enjoyed bowling, playing cards and crocheting. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Richard (Norma Jean) Paxton of Green River, Catherine Dodds of Glendale, Ariz., and Mrs. Bud (Peggy) Freeman of West Monroe, La.; one brother, Matt Kinniburgh of Green River; two sisters, Mrs. Kemsley (Marion) Walker of Green River and Mrs. Burl (Millie) Murphy of Cheyenne; 14 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Krause was preceded in death by one son, Jack Krause, several brothers and sisters and one grandson, Rick Paxton. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 22, 1997 HARRY COTTLE JONES Funeral services for Harry Cottle Jones were conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 19, 1997 at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion, 2nd and A Streets, Rock Springs. The Rev. Russell Johnson officiated. Masonic graveside services and interment were in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens north of Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Gilbert Fletcher, Dave McDonough, Larry Fanelli, Brent Costantino, Paul Costantino, Al Coleman and Carl Hafner. Jones, 87, of 735 Connecticut Ave., Rock Springs, died at 10:25 a.m. Saturday, March 15, 1997 at the Sublette County Retirement Center in Pinedale where he had been a patient since June of 1993. A resident of Pinedale for the past four years and former lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Jones had been in ill health for the past several weeks. He was born March 22, 1909 in Rock Springs, the son of the late William Roy and Lillie Cottle Jones. Jones attended schools in Rock Springs and married the former Mary Lucille Heagney in Casper on Ov. 10, 1934. She preceded him in death on Oct. 10, 1977. Jones was a retired maintenance foreman, having worked for Mountain Fuel for 35 years until his retirement. He was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion and a 32nd degree Mason. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Mary Jane and Marion Hinesley of Pinedale; two sons, John R. Jones of Port Angeles, Wash., and Ed Jones of Phoenix, Ariz.; four grandchildren, “Dan” and Ellen Hinesley and Seana Hinesley, all of Rock Springs, Maureen Redifer of Oak Harbor, Wash, and Mike Jones of Seattle; four great-granddaughters, Bryanne, Jennifer and Erin Hinesley, all of Rock Springs, and Brittany Redifer of Oak Harbor; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Jones was preceded in death by five brothers, Glenn, Fred, Dave, LeRoy and Harold Jones. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 22, 1997 LUCILLE SMITH Funeral services for Lucille Smith were conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, March 21, 1997 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. The Rev. Bill Bruce of the First United Methodist Church conducted the services. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Mrs. Smith, 87, of 1204 McKinley Ave., Rock Springs, died at 7:20 a.m. Tuesday, March 18, 1997 at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Richard Pratt, Clifford Lenz, Duce Piaia, Rudy Pivik, Ron Ransdell, Mark Ransdell, Dick Bennett, Mike Vase and Buddy Bennett. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Smith had been in ill health the past one year. She attended schools in Kentucky and was a graduate of high school there. Mrs. Smith graduated from the Eastern Kentucky Teachers College. She married William “Cheesey” Smith at the First Baptist Church in Rock Springs on Aug. 19, 1950. Mrs. Smith taught piano lessons in her home in Rock Springs for many years. She was an active member of the First Baptist Church where she also played the piano for many years. Survivors include her husband, William “Cheesey” Smith of Rock Springs; two brothers, Everett Ransdell of Grand Junction, Colo., and Fred Ransdell of California; one sister, Alma Baker of Wickliffe, Ky.; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by four brothers, Kelwin Ransdell, who died in infancy, Curtis Ransdell, Allen Ransdell and Kenneth Ransdell. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 22, 1997 ERMA ECCKER A mass of Christian burial for Erma Eccker was celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, March 21, 1997 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 20, 1997 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers were Gary Eccker, Candido Eccker, David Mondragon, Larry Mondragon, Albert Bazzanella and Bill Ainscough. Mrs. Eccker, 76, of No. 14 Purple Sage Road, Rock Springs, died at 3:45 a.m. Monday, March 17, 1997 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient since March 15. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Eccker had been in ill health the past one year. She was born Oct. 27, 1920 in Sheridan, the daughter of the late John and Eva Cieslar Pilch. She attended schools in Superior and married Primo Ermino Eccker at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs on June 14, 1956. He preceded her in death on Sept. 2, 1992. Mrs. Eccker and her husband were the retired owners and operators of the Log Inn Supper Club west of Rock Springs for 14 years until their retirement in 1975. She was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows/SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church Parish, the Catholic Golden Age, the Young At Heart Senior Citizens Center, the Senior Bowling Association and the Tyrolean Trentini Club of Wyoming. Survivors include two sons, Candido Eccker and Gary Eccker; three daughters, Teresa Griff, Mrs. David (Julia) Mondragon and Mrs. Ryan (Alysha) Burge, all of Rock Springs; two brothers, John Pilch of Hooper, Utah and Paul Pilch of Sandy, Utah; two sisters, Susan Davis of Lander, and Rose Mitchell of South Jordan, Utah; five grandchildren, Jennifer and Vanessa Grigg, Marc and Tomas Mondragon and Kasie Rose Eccker, all of Rock Springs; one great-grandson, Rhette Tyler Burge of Rock Springs; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Primo, Mrs. Eccker was preceded in death by one daughter, Rosemary Eccker Pulley, one sister, Mary Pilch and one brother, Raymond Pilch. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 22, 1997 MARGARET C. BAKER Funeral services for Margaret C. Baker were conducted at 7 p.m Thursday, March 13, 1997 at the Rock Springs Evangelical Free Church, 125 Firestone Road, Rock Springs. The Rev. Richard P. Carlson conducted the services. Additional funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, March 17, 1997 at the Peninsula Funeral Home, 11144 Warwick Blvd., Newport News. The Rev. Don Warters of the 2nd Presbyterian Church conducted the services. Interment was in the Greenlawn Cemetery in Newport News. Mrs. Baker, 86, of 16 Gaensslen Road, Green River, died at about 6 a.m. Wednesday, March 12, 1997 at her home in Green River. A resident of Green River for the past year, and former lifelong resident of Newport News, Va., Mrs. Baker had been in ill health for the past one month. She was born June 11, 1910 in Newport News, the daughter of the late William Samuel and Margaret Carlaw Cummings Campbell. Mrs. Baker attended schools in Newport News and was a graduate of Newport News High School with the class of 1928. She attended nursing school at the Elizabeth Buxton Hospital and graduated with a RN degree in 1931. Mrs. Baker married the former Robert Davis Baker in Newport News on March 27, 1936, and he preceded her in death on July 10, 1974. She was a member of the 2nd Presbyterian Church in Newport News. Survivors include one son, William Campbell Baker of Hampton, Va.; one daughter, Mrs. John T. (Virginia "Ginny") Fuller of Green River; four grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Baker was preceded in death by one son, David Baker, three brothers and one sister. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 22, 1997 ELLEN ELIZABETH BYNON EUGENE, Ore. - Ellen Elizabeth Bynon of Corvallis, Ore., died Tuesday, Feb. 18, 1997 at Southtowne Living Center in Eugene, Ore. She was 92. Mrs. Bynon was born on June 30, 1904 in Monarch to James E. and Anna (Selkirk) Gildroy. She was married to James A. Bynon in 1923 and was a resident of Gebo and Rock Springs, Long Beach, Calif., and during the past 10 years, Corvallis and Eugene. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Mountain Lily Chapter in Rock Springs. Mrs. Bynon is survived by her daughter, Dorothy Williams of Corvallis; her son, Gilbert Evans Bynon of Torrence, Calif.; eight grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James A. Bynon in 1973; and her son, James R. Bynon in 1996. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 22, 1997 WILMA JOYCE LAURUNEN ENGLEWOOD, Colo. - Services for Wilma Joyce Laurunen were Friday, March 14, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Englewood, Colo. Mrs. Laurunen, 75, Englewood, Colo., died March 12, 1997 at Porter Care Hospice following a long illness. She was born June 7, 1921 in Lark, Utah, a daughter of James and Lottie Christensen. She married Andrew A. Laurunen and he preceded her in death. Survivors include her children, Janice White, Bentonville, Ark., and Judy McNeil of Englewood, Colo.; sisters, Helen Robinson and Leona Benson, Englewood; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Matt and Theresa Laurunen, Rock Springs; nephew, Lou Yakse, Rock Springs: and a niece, Helene Novotny, Rock Springs. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, Edward Christensen, Billings, Mont; a sister, Mildred Christensen Yakse, Rock Springs; and a daughter, Joyce Hodge, twin sister of Janice White. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 22, 1997 ELEANOR LORENE LOONEY MESA, Ariz.--Eleanor Lorene Roewe Looney died at her home in Mesa, Ariz., on March 4, 1997. She was born in Fennimore, Wis., and lived in Rock Springs from 1941 to 1968. While living in Rock Springs, she taught various grades at Washington Elementary School from 1944 through 1965. She was a member of P.E.O., Rebekahs and the First Congregational Church. She graduated from Colorado Teacher's College in Greeley, Colo. She and her husband, Delbert, a Rock Springs pharmacist and businessman who died in 1973, retired to Mesa in 1968 to enjoy golf and good weather. She is survived by her son, Gerald of Downey, Calif.; her son and daughter-in-law, William and Edith of San Lorenzo, Calif.; two grandchildren, Scott Looney and Erin Scarabosio; and one great grandchild. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 22, 1997 LAREE MADDEN Funeral services for LaRee Madden were conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, March 17, 1997 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs Dr. Grant Christensen of the LDS Church conducted the services. Mrs. Madden, 62, of 904 Adams Ave., Rock Springs, died at 11:50 p.m. Thursday, March 13, 1997 at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs where she had been a patient for one day. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Madden had been in ill health the past year. She was born April 19, 1934 in Neola, Utah, the daughter of the late William Wallace and Annie Sevella Wilson Greenhalgh. She attended schools in Reliance and was a graduate of the Reliance High School. She married Bert William Madden in Evanston on Aug. 31, 1957. He preceded her in death on Jan. 6, 1987. Mrs. Madden was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary, the American Legion Auxiliary and the L.D.S. Church. Survivors include her four sons, Thomas David Madden of Rock Springs, Brent J. and Bert Walter Madden, both of Federal Way, Wash., and Tracy Lee Madden of Rock Springs; her daughter, LaNite Ann Jones of Rock Springs; four brothers, Ted Greenhalgh and Ned Greenhaigh both of Las Vegas, Monte Greenhalgh of Colorado Springs, Colorado and Billy Greenhalgh of Rock Springs; seven sisters, Mrs. Bill (Bonnie) Kouris, Mrs. Scottie (Mona) Thomas and Mrs. Tom (Gale) Andrews, all of Rock Springs, Mrs. Jerold (Marjorie) Elliott and Mrs. Jim (Glenna) Jelosek, both of Colorado Springs, Colo., Mrs. John (DeEtte) Angelovic of Salt Lake City and Mrs. Norvell (Sheila) Williams of Durango, Colo.; 11 grandchildren, Lisa, Jimmy and Annie Jones, Corey, Eric, Stefanie and Shalom Madden, Nicholas and Christopher Madden, Tania and Autumn Madden; one great-grandson, Cody Madden and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Madden was preceded in death by one sister, Verl Greenhalgh, who died in infancy. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 22, 1997 DEAN LEON SMITH SALMON, Idaho -- Funeral services for Dean Leo Smith were Thursday, Jan. 16, 1997 81 2 p.m. at the Salmon United Methodist Church with Rev. Jerry Collins officiating. Burial was in the Fort Bridger Cemetery. Smith, age 75, died Jan. 12, 1997 at his residence in Salmon, Idaho. He was born on Sept. 7, 1921 in Parker, Idaho, the son of Leo E. and Gladys B. Pleiffer Smith. He spent most of his time in southwestern Wyoming. The family moved from the Jackson area to Sage Creek, south of Rock Springs, when he was about five years old. The rest of his life, until retirement, was spent in southwestern Wyoming. He graduated from Green River High School in 1939. After graduation, Smith worked as a government trapper along with his father. Smith and his father trapped coyotes in southwestern Wyoming during the winter, following the big sheep herds to the mountains of northwestern Wyoming in the summer. After a couple of years he went to work for Cooper & Brooks Livestock as a ranch hand and later became a foreman of the ranch. He retired from ranching in 1989 and moved to Idaho to be near his family. He lived in Challis for two years then moved to Salmon where he purchased a home. Smith spent many hours working in his garden. Smith is survived by his two sisters, Fauntella "Teddy" and her husband Buzz Miller of Salmon, and Estella "Snookie" Rosenkrance of Mackey, Idaho; one brother, Neal M. Smith of Challis, Idaho, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and three sisters, Barbara Jane, Irene Joyce and Latona Collene. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 22, 1997 REV. ANGEL ORNELAS JR. LARAMIE - Bishop Joseph Hart and priests from throughout the Diocese of Cheyenne which encompasses all Wyoming celebrated a mass of Christian burial for Rev. Angel Ornelas Jr. at 10 a.m. Friday, March 21, at St. Laurence O'Toole Church. The body was transported to Pine Bluffs for burial at 3 p.m. Friday. The Rev. Angel Ornelas Jr., a Catholic priest in Wyoming for more than 30 years, has died at the age of 64. The Rev. Ornelas, a native of Pine Bluffs, died following a lengthy illness Wednesday, March 19, 1997 in Laramie where he had served as pastor of St. Laurence O’Toole parish since January of 1994. Prior to his appointment to St. Laurence O'Toole, Ornelas served as pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish in Green River, St. Joseph's Parish in Rawlins, where he served as pastor for nine years, St. Joseph's Parish in Cheyenne and St. Joseph’s Parish in Lovell. He also previously served as assistant pastor at St. Joseph's in Rawlins, St. Anthony's in Casper and Our Lady of Sorrows in Rock Springs and served as religious education director at St. Patrick's in Casper. An Air Force pilot and Korean War veteran, Ornelas earned a bachelor's degree in engineering at the University of Wyoming in 1954 before attending St. Thomas Seminary in Denver where he earned both a bachelor's degree in philosophy and a master's degree in religious education. He was ordained to the priesthood by former Bishop Hubert M Newell in Pine Bluffs, his hometown, where he was born Sept. 11, 1932. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 22, 1997 MARKO BUDAK ELY, Nev. - A mass of Christian burial for Marko Budak was Wednesday, March 19, 1997 at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church, Ely. Nev. The Rev. Tim Wehn officiated. Burial was in Ely City Cemetery. Pallbearers were Harry Johnson, Oliver “Twisty" Ferrari, Jack Van Camp, Bobby Van Camp, George Carnes and John Ferrari. Honorary pallbearers were Val Bianchi, Mike Manich, Andy Marich, Gary Saderup and Floyd Ricketts. Budak, 70, of Ely, died en route to the William Bee Ririe Hospital March 16, 1997. He was born April 17, 1926 in Rock Springs, s son of Anthony and Mary (Rubcic) Budak. He was a 50-year resident of Ely and worked as a diesel mechanic for Kennecott Copper Corporation. He belonged to Sacred Heart Church of Ely. He was a veteran of World War II who served in the U.S. Navy. His pursuits included wood working, gardening and working with stained glass. Survivors include his wife, Colleen Budak of Ely; three sons, James A. (Louise) Budak of Washoe Valley, Nev., Danny J. Budak of Las Vegas, and Matthew J. Renae Budak of Ely; two daughters, Patricia A. Russell Steere of Carson City, Nev., and Mary Guy Bachmann, also of Carson City; six grandchildren, Michael Lyndsay, Erin, Kaitlin, Anthony and Carly; one sister, Ann March of Ely; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Mike Budak and John Budak and one sister, Josephine Worley. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 22, 1997 MARY JANE BROX RAWLINS - Memorial services for Rawlins resident Mary Jane Brox were conducted at 2 p.m. on Thursday, March 20, 1997 al St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Rawlins, with the Rev. Harry Way officiating. Interment followed services at the Rawlins Cemetery. Mrs. Brox died at Memorial Hospital of Carbon County on Sunday, March 16, 1977 at the age of 74. She was born on Feb. 19, 1923 in Rock Springs, the daughter of Mr. Harold and Bess Ann (Sparks) McKay. She graduated from Rawlins High School in 1941 and married George W. Brox on Nov. 25, 1943 in Rawlins. She was a member of St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Rawlins and a member of P.E.O. She is survived by her husband, George of Rawlins; and sons, Mr. and Mrs. Greg (Sherry) Brox of Raymond, N.H., and Rob Brox, also of Rawlins; one brother, William McKay of Mukilteo, Wash.; one sister, Bess Ann Michie of Rawlins; and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 22, 1997 MYRTLE J. BAMESBERGER CABLE Myrtle J. Bamesberger Cable, 96, of Chandler, Ariz., died March 5, 1997. She was born in Silver Creek, Neb. She lived in Green River during the 1960s and was active with the Eagles Auxiliary there. Survivors include her daughter, Donna Olson of Kansas City, Mo.; son, Jim Bamesberger of Tempe, Ariz.; niece, Winifred Van Valkenburg of Rock Springs; five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. She was cremated and inurnment was in Portland Memorial Mausoleum, Portland, Ore. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 29, 1997 BETSY I. KELLER Funeral services for Betsy I. Keller were conducted at 1 p.m. on Thursday, March 27, 1997 at the First Congregational Church, 1275 Adams Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Jeanny House conducted the services. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers were Arnold Vondenkamp, Abraham Keller, Ward Keller, Robert Maser, John Maser and Earl McKenzie. Honorary bearers were Hamilton Smith, Earl Swanson, Lee Swanson and Robert Swanson. Mrs. Keller, 78, of 1016 McKinley Ave., Rock Springs, died at 4:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 25, 1997 at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs, where she had been a patient since Oct. 28, 1996. A resident of Rock Springs since 1927, Mrs. Keller died following a lengthy illness. She was born Sept. 16, 1918 in Trinidad, Colo., the daughter of the late Charles and Jean Bell Bohn. Mrs. Keller attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1936. She married Charles E. “Buzz” Keller at the First Congregational Church in Rock Springs on July 14, 1940. Mrs. Keller was a telephone operator who worked for Mountain Bell for 27 years until her retirement in 1975. She was a member of the First Congregational Church. Mrs. Keller’s pursuits included sewing and reading. Survivors include her husband, “Buzz” of Rock Springs; two sons, John Keller of Newcastle, and Richard Keller of Port Orchard, Wash.; one daughter, Loretta Patrick of Bremerton, Wash.; one sister, Janet Good of Nampa, Idaho; five grandchildren; two step-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents. Mrs. Keller was preceded in death by one daughter. Barbara Keller; one brother, Charles Bohn; and two sisters, Anabelle Knudsen and Dorothy Veronda. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 29, 1997 CLARENCE "J" BARNES URIE-- A memorial service for Clarence "J" Barnes was conducted on Saturday, March 22, 1997 at 1 p.m. at the Urie LDS Stake Center. Barnes, 65, died March 16, 1997 at the Rocky Mountain Care Center. He was born Jan. 25, 1932 in Denver, the son of Clarence James and Olive Grace (Johnston) Barnes. He married Shirley Irene May in Idaho Falls, Idaho on Feb. 8, 1961. Their marriage was solemnized on Nov. 22, 1961 in the Idaho Falls Temple. He was a member of the LDS Church. He served as a Boy Scouts counselor and was a member of the Elks and VFW. He is survived by wife Shirley of Mountain View; sons, Dell J. Barnes of Lyman, and Dennis K. Barnes of Sparks, Nev.; daughters, Donna Fay Siddoway of Lyman, and Denette Rae Barnes of Mountain View; and 14 grandchildren. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 29, 1997 WARREN J. "CY" WALLACE CASPER-- Funeral services for Warren J. "Cy" Wallace, 70, were Saturday, March 22, 1997 at 10 a.m. by Msgr. James O'Neill in St. Anthony's Church. Vigil services were at St. Anthony's Church at 7 p.m. Friday. Inurnment was at the Oregon Trails Veterans Cemetery in private family services. Pallbearers were Clark Lockerd, Jim Byram, John Rogers, Jeff Bates, Scott Lockerd and Zachary Byram. Wallace died at Wyoming Medical Center in Casper Tuesday, March 18. He was born March 24, 1926 in Laramie, the son of Stuart and Vera (Asplund) Wallace. Following graduation from Laramie High School, he served in the U.S. Navy as pharmacist's mate at San Diego Air Force Base, 1944-1946. He earned a B.S. degree from the University of Wyoming in medical technology in 1960 and on Dec. 30, 1960 married Rosemarie Bader in Saginaw, Mich. He was the manager of the Medical Laboratory in Casper from 1960 until retirement in 1991 and served as national president of the American Society of Medical Technology 1967-1968 and was a past president of the Wyoming society. Active in St. Anthony's Catholic Church, he served as lector, eucharistic minister, parish council board, National and Diocesan Catholic boards of education, Diocesan Finance committee, charter president of St. Anthony's School P.T.O., a volunteer football coach, and along with his wife, president and member of Casper Cana Club. Other involvements included holding all offices in Pioneer Toastmaster Club 97 and district governor, member of Golden K Kiwanis Club, board of directors of Shepherd of the Valley Care Center for 10 years and a member and past president of Casper Civic Chorale. His hobbies wee trout stream fishing at the family cabin on Snowy Range, golf, cooking, traveling and family get-togethers. Survivors include his wife, Rosemarie "Rose" of the family home, daughters and husbands, Janet and Clark Lockerd of Houston, Charlotte and Jim Byram of Laramie, Lynn and John Rogers of Rock Springs, Gretchen Campbell of Casper and Vickie and Jeff Bates of Jackson; son, Warren G. of Laramie; a sister, Charlotte Fromong, Tacoma, Wash.; and 15 grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 29, 1997 JAMES EDMOND "JUICY" REEVES A memorial service for James Edmond "Juicy" Reeves was conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, March 24, 1997 at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel, 263 East Flaming Gorge Way, Green River. Reeves, 56, of 302 Mansface St. No. 315, Green River, died at about 10 p.m. Thursday, March 20, 1997 at his home. According to Sweetwater County Coroner Dale S. Majhanovich, Reeves died of natural causes. A resident of Green River and former resident of Evanston, Reeves had been in ill health the past several years. He was born on Oct. 9, 1940 in Carbondale, Ill., the son of the late Arthur C. and Virginia Lucille Brown Reeves. He attended schools in Carbondale and White Sands, N.M. He graduated from high school in Tucson, Ariz. in 1957. Reeves worked for many years as a bartender in Tucson and Seattle until ill health caused him to retire in 1980. His pursuits included Biking Vikings. Survivors include his former wife, Sheila Bronson of Green River and one daughter and son-in-law, Anita and Vitone of Las Vegas. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 29, 1997 LUCILLE A. SCHWARTZ KANSAS CITY, Mo.-- A Mass of Christian burial for Lucille A. Schwartz was celebrated on Tuesday, March 25 at 11:30 a.m. at St. Elizabeth's Church, 75th and Main, Kansas City, with interment in Calvary Cemetery. Mrs. Schwartz, 83, of Kansas City, Mo., died Friday, March 21, 1997 in Dayton, Ohio. She was a lifetime resident of Kansas City, Mo., and an active member of St. Elizabeth's Catholic Church for over 55 years. Mrs. Schwartz was born June 13, 1913 in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Roy and Anna Bartus Ward. She married Leo T. Schwartz on Nov. 11, 1937 and they celebrated their 50th anniversary at St. Elizabeth's Church. He preceded her in death in 1988. In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Schwartz was preceded in death by her grandson, Frank J. Gollings III; her brother, Wallace Ward; and her aunt, Sophia Bartus. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Frank Gollings of Dayton; grandchildren, Steven Ward Gollings and Karen Gollings; sister, Marie Burnett and nephew Randy Burnett of Riverton; and aunt, Victoria Bartus of Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 29, 1997 EDWARD BOSTICK SR. LIVONIA, Mich.-- Funeral services for Edward Bostick Sr. were conducted at 10:30 a.m. March 15 at Harry J. Will Funeral Home. Interment was at Glen Eden Cemetery, Livonia, Mich. Bostick Sr., 83, died March 12, 1997 at Henry Ford Medical Center in Detroit after a brief illness. Bostick was born on July 8, 1913 in Detroit. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was a retired tool and die maker. He married Eugenia Myszkowski in Detroit on Jan. 25, 1943. She preceded him in death on Jan. 28, 1985. Survivors include six children, DiAnne (Wayne) Thomas of Gaylord, Mich., Edward Jr. (Rita) of Green River, Valerie MacQuarrie of Westland, Mich., Sharon (John) Sanderson of Lakewood, Calif., Roberta (Norm) Robakiewicz of Farmington, Mich., and Gary (Sandy) Bostick of Westland, 14 grandchildren including Robert Bostick of Green River and James (Vickie) Bostick of Rock Springs; and seven great-grandchildren including Alexis Lynn and Aubrey Rose Bostick of Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 29, 1997 BYRON JOHN SCHWANDER Byron John Schwander, 44, of 1697 Imperial Drive, Apt. D-31, Rock Springs, was found dead at his home in Rock Springs at 2:15 p.m. on Saturday, March 22, 1997. According to Sweetwater County Coroner, Dale S. Majhanovich, Schwander died on or about March 13, 1997 from natural causes. A resident of Rock Springs since January of 1997 and former resident of San Jose, Calif., Schwander was born Feb. 8, 1953 in San Mateo Calif., the son of Harlan John and Myra Marie Ratliff Schwander. Schwander attended schools in Campbell, Calif., and was a high school graduate in Cupertino, Calif. with the class of 1971. He had worked as an electrical technician for Lockheed Aerospace. Survivors include his mother, Myra Gantt of Sunnyvale, Calif.; one brother, Steven Michael Schwander of Gilroy, Calif.; three sisters, Robin Jennings of Sunnyvale, Laurie Cardwell of Fresno, Calif and Kathleen Schwander of San Jose; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Harlan John Schwander. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 29, 1997 BETTY M. LAYTON Funeral services for Betty M. Layton were conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 27, 1997 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Brian L. Wilson of the Emmanuel Baptist Church conducted the services. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, north of Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Ted Frost, Ken Bird, Earl Brightwell, Scott Sims, Dave Delgadillo, Todd Bingham, Roy Reay and Mike Rogers. Mrs. Layton, 59, of 4537 West Topeka Drive, Glendale, Ariz., died at 1:50 p.m. on Sunday, March 23, 1997 in Glendale, Ariz. A resident of Glendale for 1 1/2 years and former longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Layton had been in ill health since February 1996. She was born Sept. 23, 1937 in Medicine Mound, Texas, the daughter of the late John E. and Dora Wren Scribner. She attended school in Medicine Mound and Chillicothe, Texas, and married Jerry D. Layton in Vernon, Texas on April 2, 1955. Mrs. Layton was a member of the Baptist Church, the Moose Lodge and the American Legion Auxiliary. Her pursuits included hunting, fishing and camping. Survivors include her husband, Jerry of Glendale; two sons, Keith Layton and wife, Jenny of Phoenix and David Layton of Phoenix; two daughters, Wrenda McCarty of Phoenix and Della Romero and husband, Joe of Rock Springs; two brothers, John Scribner Jr. of North Pole, Alaska and Jack Scribner of Anna, Texas; four brothers-in-law, Kenneth, Richard, Tony and Glen Layton, all of Arlington, Texas; two sisters, Loucil Peck of Vernon, Teas and Nelda Marshall of Rock Springs; two sisters-in-law, Nelda Beth Layton and Connie Layton, both of Arlington; six grandsons; three granddaughters; one great-granddaughter; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Layton was preceded in death by two daughters; one sister, Dell Donavan; one brother, Paul Scribner; one grandson, Brian Layton; one brother-in-law, R. H. Layton; and three stepsisters and one stepbrother. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 29, 1997 JACQUELINE DORRIS Jacqueline Dorris, 75, of 50 Reliance Road No. 11, Rock Springs, died at 6:42 a.m. Thursday, March 27, 1997 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs where she had been a patient since March 24, 1997. A resident of Reliance for the past 20 years and former resident of Nyssa, Ore., Mrs. Dorris had been in ill health for the past one and a half years. She was born Sept. 24, 1921 in Independence, Kan., the daughter of the late James E. and Clarice E. Kinslow Tucker. Mrs. Dorris attended schools in Independence, Albuquerque, N.M., New Orleans and Pittsburgh, Ohio and Indian, and was a high school graduate of Independence with the class of 1939. She married Gerald F. Dorris in Colorado Springs, Colo., on Oct. 12, 1961. Mrs. Dorris was a member of the Royal Neighbors of Woodcraft and her pursuits included artifact hunting and fishing. Survivors include her husband, Gerald of Reliance; one daughter, Carolyn Caton of Eulis, Texas; two sisters, Ann Graham of Green River and Dorothy Head of Rock Springs, several grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner Apr 5, 1997 DARRELL ALONZO MITCHELL MANILA, Utah—Memorial services for Darrell Alonzo Mitchell were Saturday, March 29, 1997 from 4-5 p.m. at the overlook up Sheep Creek Canyon. Full military honors were rendered. A traditional wake was at the Hub in Manila at 5:30 p.m. Mitchell, 60, of Manila, Utah, died March 24, 1997 at his home. He was born May 5, 1936 in Rock Springs, a son of Scott Bennett Mitchell and Grace Isabell Lamb Mitchell. He married Norma Louise Roney in his parents’ flower garden in Manila. He was the owner and operator of 3-M Market in Manila since 1978. Mitchell served in the United States Navy. He was a land surveyor for 20 years. He was a pilot and his pursuits were fishing and hunting. He is survived by sons, Kevin Alan Mitchell and Kirk Anthony Mitchell, both of Salt Lake City; brothers, Stanley S. Mitchell, Sadona, Ariz., and Steven R. Mitchell, Green River; as well as his brother-in-law, Joe Collier, Shawnee, Okla.; stepmother, Viona Mitchell, Manila; and stepbrothers and stepsisters, Linda Leith, Elizabeth Andersen, Valerie Winter, Kerry Slaugh, Victor and Deanna Mitchell. His sister, Myrna, preceded him in death. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner Apr 5, 1997 SHIRLEY ANN MORRISSEY A memorial service for Shirley Ann Morrissey was conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 29, 197 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel, chaplain of the Hospice of Sweetwater County, officiated. Inurnment was in Rock Springs. Mrs. Morrissey, 66, of 1300 New Hampshire No. 55, Rock Springs, died at 2 a.m. Thursday, March 27, 1997 of cancer at her home while under the services of Hospice of Sweetwater County. A resident of Rock Springs since April of 1995 and former longtime resident of Cheyenne, Mrs. Morrissey had been in ill health the past three years. She was born Jan. 14, 1931 in Rawlins, the daughter of the late Arthur C. and hazel M. Fye McGee. She attended schools in Cheyenne. She married Robert E. “Bob” Morrissey in Cheyenne on Jan. 23, 1953 and he preceded her in death on Jan. 23, 1995. Mrs. Morrissey was a member of the Faces of Hope Cancer Support Group and the Young At Heart Senior Citizens Center. Survivors include one son, Tim Morrissey of Laramie; one daughter and son-in-law, Pamela (McKay) Jelaca and Joe Jelaca of Rock Springs; and three grandchildren, Jason, Lisa and Kara Jelaca, all of Rock Springs. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Morrissey was preceded in death by one brother, Manson McGee. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner Apr 5, 1997 EVELYN F. DERU A mass of Christian burial for Evelyn F. Deru was celebrated at 10 a.m. April 3, 1997, at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Thom Sheridan officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 2,1 997 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Pallbearers were Joe Kudar, Max Kudar, Rick Pernich, Kirsten Pernich, Elbert H. McFadden and Gene McFadden. Ms. Deru, 66, of 1824 Carson St., Rock Springs, died at 2:55 p.m. Friday, March 28, 1997 at her home in Rock Springs. A resident of Rock Springs since 1935 and former resident of Hanna, Mrs. Deru died following a brief illness. She was born May 17, 1930 in Hanna, the daughter of John and Frances K. Herman Kudar Pernich. Mrs. Deru attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1948. She married John F. Deru at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs on Sept. 6, 1952. Mrs. Deru was a retired dental assistant who worked for Dr. John Pernich for 10 years. She was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows/SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic churches. Survivors include her husband, John of Rock Springs; her mother, Frances Pernich of Rock Springs; one daughter, Cathy Nott of Rock Springs; two brothers and sister-in-law, Dr. John A. and Marilyn Pernich of Rock Springs and Fredrick F. and Margaret Taucher of Greeley, Colo.; one sister and brother-in-law, Lucille and E.H. McFadden of Rock Springs; one granddaughter, Stacy Deru, who is attending the University of Wyoming in Laramie; one grandson, Michael Nott of Rock Springs; three aunts; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Deru was preceded in death by her father, John Pernich. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner Apr 5, 1997 DORIS M. FLATIN GREEN RIVER—Doris M. Flatin, 69, of 2610 Illinois Court, Green River, died at 9:26 p.m. Sunday, March 30, 1997 at her home in Green River. A resident of Green River from 1980 to 1989, Mrs. Flatin moved to Kansas, returning to Green River in July of 1996. She had been in ill health for the past four years. Mrs. Flatin was born on July 9, 1927 in Wendell, Minn., the daughter of the late Knute and Mabel Pladsen Pikop. She attended schools in Minnesota and married Edwin Louis Flatin in Minnesota. He preceded her in death in December of 1970. She was a member of the First Assembly of God. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Dorothy and Jerry Hill of Green River; one son, Larry Flatin; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Flatin was preceded in death by one son, Robert; one daughter, Janet; and one brother, Marvin Pikop. Cremation took place and inurnment was in Topeka, Kan. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner Apr 5, 1997 GLENNA AUDENE MORPHY PORTLAND, Ore.--Memorial services for Glenna Audene Morphy were March 31 al 1 p.m. in the Moreland Presbyterian Church, Portland. Mrs. Morphy, a former resident of Rock Springs, died March 11, 1991 in Portland She was born in Sumner, Ill., Jan 18, 1911. She and her husband, Thomas George Morphy, moved to Rock Springs in 1936, where they lived until 1972. In 1972, they moved to Lincoln City, Ore. In 1981 Mrs. Morphy moved to Portland. While a resident in Rock Springs, she served as the state chairman of the Congregational Church Social Action Committee. She was president of the Woman's Club of Rock Springs and Secretary on the board of directors of the Southwest Wyoming Mental Health for 10 years. She was a member of the National Association of American Penwomen. Several of her poems were published. She is survived by one brother, Marshall Martin of Long Beach, Claif.; two daughters, Marjene A. Simmons, Clovis, Calif., and Lynette Chollak of Rock Springs, along with five grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner Apr 5, 1997 ROBERT ADAMS MAURER PORTLAND, Ore. - Private family services for Robert Adams Maurer were conducted on Saturday, March 29, 1997 at St. James Episcopal Church in Tigard, Ore. Inurnment took place in Ohio. Maurer, died March 25, 1997 in Portland, Ore. Maurer was born Sept. 24, 1922 in Llewellyn, Pa, the son of Earl Franklin and Olive Lillian (Adams) Maurer. He grew up and received his education in West Virginia and graduated from West Virginia University with a bachelor of science degree, engineer of mines. He was a registered professional engineer, West Virginia; Certified Mine Institute, West Virginia and Wyoming. He married Anna Lonchar in Bellaire, Ohio, on April 27, 1946 and served in the U.S. Army during World War II as a staff sergeant. From 1948 to 1953 he worked at the Christopher Coal Company as the assistant superintendent and production engineer. From 1963 to 1961 he worked for the North American Coal Corporation as general manager and assistant to the president. From 1961 to 1974 he worked for Stauffer Chemical Company in Wyoming as resident manager and general mine superintendent. From 1974 to 1981 he served as president and corporate vice president for Valley Camp Coal Company and from 1981 until retirement, he worked for Gates Engineering Company as vice president of Western Operations. He was a member of the American Institute of Mining Engineers, Rocky Mountain Coal Mining Institute and Denver Coal Club. He served on board of directors, Ohio Valley Coal Operators Association, Wyoming State Board of Mines, Wyoming Department of Economic Planning and Development and several other various commit less dealing with the preparation and critique of mine laws and regulations. He was a member of the St. James Episcopal Church, the Tigard, Ore. Lions Club and was a past member of the Masonic Lodge and a past Shriner. His pursuits included gardening, traveling and reading. Survivors include his wife, Ann Maurer of Tigard; daughters, Janet and husband Bill Davenport of Hillsboro, Ore., and Margaret Ann and husband Douglas W. Smith of Green River; grandsons, Robert David Davenport and Grant Thomas Davenport, Hillsboro; and granddaughter, Nicole Ann Smith of Green River. He was preceded in death by a son, Robert Franklin Maurer who was killed in Vietnam in 1969. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner Apr 5, 1997 M. KEITH McLEOD M. Keith McLeod, 71, of 1560 Elk St., No. 10. Rock Springs, died at 12:25 pm Wednesday, April 2, 1997 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, Rock Springs. He was born June 30, 1925 in Industrial, Ill., the son of Robert Carson and Bess Skiles McLeod. He married Nancy L. Pitt on March 23, 1971 in Riverton. McLeod was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Billings, Mont., and his hobbies were golfing, fishing and hunting. Survivors include his wife, Nancy McLeod of Rock Springs; four sons, Kevin McLeod of Cheyenne, Jim McLeod of Laurel, Mont., James Wakley of Rock Springs and William Wakley of Palm Springs, Calif.; three daughters, Carolyn McLeod of Helena, Mont., Debbie Skinner of Great Falls, Mont., and Donna Stewart of Montpellier, Idaho; one brother, Gene McLeod of Billings, Mont.; and two sisters, June Dowd and Joan Norton, both of Billings. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner Apr 12, 1997 RICHARD L. RANDALL A memorial service for Richard L. Randall was conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 5, 1997 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A memorial scriptural rosary was celebrated at 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 4, 1997 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Randall, 72, of 1120 McKinley Ave., Rock Springs, died at 4:20 p.m. Monday, March 31, 1997 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs where he had been a patient since March 19. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Powell, Randall had been in ill health for the past several months. He was born Dec. 3, 1924 in Powell, the son of the late John C. and Ella Jean Baxter Randall. Randall attended schools in Powell and was a graduate of Powell High School with the class of 1943. Following graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Force serving during World War II. Randall attended photography school in Tucson, Ariz., in 1950, studying under noted photographer Ansel Adams. He married the former Katherine A. Fultz in Powell on June 1, 1996. Randall worked as a wildlife photographer and journalist for many years. He was employed by the Defenders of Wildlife and served as a consultant for the Humane Society of the United States in Washington, D.C. Randall was the owner and operator of Randall Photography in Rock Springs. Randall was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 151, the American Legion Archie Hay Post 24, the VFW Club and the Rock Springs Humane Society He was a member of the Sweetwater County Wildlife Association, having served as president several times. Survivors include his wife, Katherine, of Rock Springs; his son, Andy Randall of Rock Springs; two sisters, Rosaleen Menuey of Ralston and Jeanne Lester of Guthrie, Okla.; and several nieces and nephews. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner Apr 12, 1997 DAVID CARSON SCUDDER RIVERTON - Services for David C. Scudder of rural Riverton were Saturday, March 15 at 10 a.m. from St. Margaret's Catholic Church in Riverton. Burial followed at the St. Edward's Catholic Church Cemetery near Kinnear. The Rev. Frits Braakhuls officiated. Scudder died at his home on Tuesday, March 11, 1991. He was 60 years old. David Carson Scudder was born Dec. 27, 1936 in North Tonawanda, N.Y., the son of Charles Carson Scudder and Geraldine Elizabeth (Schnurr) Scudder. He was a graduate of Bishop Duffy High School in Niagara Falls, N.Y. He worked for the state of New York as a state conservation officer for 30 years and became one of the instructors for the first conservation officer training course for the state of New York. He also served as a supervisor for the hunter safety program for the state of New York for seven years prior to retiring. He married Janet J. Jackson a on Aug. 26, 1961 in Fort Ann, N.Y. Among the places his work took them were Sanborn, Newtane, Hassock Falls and New Russia in New York state. After retiring, they moved to Rock Springs and then Riverton. He owned and ran Kampground of America in Rock Springs for several years. Scudder is survived by his wife, Janet, and daughter, Allison of Riverton; a son, Capt. Brett H. Scudder, who is serving in the Air Force and stationed in Okinawa, Japan; and two grandchildren, Rhea and Samuel. Preceding him in death were his parents and a sister, Judith Scudder Flowers. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner Apr 12, 1997 GUSMARO MORONES HUERTA A scriptural rosary for Gusmaro Morones Huerta was celebrated at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 9, 1997 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., in Rock Springs. The Rev. Bruce Clapham of the Our Lady of Sorrows/SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church officiated. Morones Huerta, 19, of 17 Honeysuckle St., Casper, died at about 2 a.m. Monday, April 7, 1997 at the home of a friend at 1556 Ninth St., Rock Springs. He was born Dec. 26, 1977 in San Julian, Jalisco, Mexico, the son of Rito Morones and Teresa Huerta. He attended schools in Jalisco, and worked as a ranch hand for the past 14 years. Morones Huerta was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Survivors include his parents of Los Posos, Jalisco, Mexico; one son, Gabriel Morones of Rock Springs; two brothers, Armando Morones Huerta of Douglas, and Rito Morones Huerta of Los Posos; four sisters, Eva Morones Huerta, Sofia Morones Huerta, Yolanda Morones Huerta and Leonor Morones Huerta, all of Los Posos; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. A mass of Christian burial will be conducted at a later date with interment in the San Julian Cemetery in San Julian, Jalisco, Mexico. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner Apr 12, 1997 REBECCA ANN LAYLAND Rebecca Ann Layland, 19, of 166 Foothill Blvd., Space 15, Rock Springs, was dead on arrival at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 8:17 p.m. Friday, March 28, 1997. A resident of Rock Springs for the past two and a half years and former resident of Pinedale, Miss Layland was born on Jan. 14, 1978 in Kemmerer, the daughter of Ladd Jaril and Anita Carmen Hittle Layland Jr. She attended schools in Pinedale, Sheridan and Rock Springs and was a high school graduate in Rock Springs with the class of 1996. Miss Layland worked as a server for McDonald's in Rock Springs. She was a member of the Episcopal Church, Job's Daughters and the Camp Fire Girls. Survivors include her mother, Carmen Hittle of Pinedale; four sisters, Anita Carter and husband Roc of Rock Springs, Angel and Patricia Layland, both of Pinedale, and Amy Layland of Daniel, and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Miss Layland was preceded in death by her father; one brother, Luke Layland; and one sister, Victoria Layland. She was returned to Pinedale for funeral services at St. Andrew of the Pines Episcopal Church with interment in the Pinedale Cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner Apr 12, 1997 THOMAS R. HALL TAYLORVILLE, Ill.--Funeral services for Thomas H. Hall were at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 3 at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Taylorville, Ill. Burial was at the Oak Hill Cemetery in Taylorsville. Hall, 7, of Taylorville, died Sunday morning, March 30, 1997 at St. John's Hospital in Springfield, Ill. He was born Aug. 16, 1925 in Denver, a son of Thomas Aaron and Anna Sellers Hall. Survivors include his companion, Margaret Ami Jennings of Taylorville; an aunt, Dorothy Bastalich of Aurora, Colo.; cousins, William Zelenka, Robert Zalenka, James F. Zelenka, Margie Zanetti and Helen Chormley, all of Rock Springs, Roy Zelenka of Huntingdon Valley, Pa., and Bonnie Campbell of Omaha, Neb; and a special friend, James Stark of Rock Springs. Hall was formerly of Reliance and Rock Springs. He was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of the Knights of Columbus, a life member of the VFW, American Legion and Moose Lodge, all of Taylorville. He had attended the Chicago Conservatory of Music, and graduated from Millikin University with a degreei n music. He had played in the U.S. Navy Band and was the owner of Tom's Music Store in Taylorsville. He was active in all aspects of music. Hall was employed by the Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs with the Veterans Approval Agency. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner Apr 12, 1997 RUBEN ELMER LORENZ A memorial service for Ruben Elmer Lorenz was conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, April 7, 1997 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Bishop Cary Huff of the LDS Church officiated. Lorenz, 69, of 498 Washakie Drive, Rock Springs, died at about 4:45 pm Thursday, April 3, 1997 at his home in Rock Springs. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Montana, Lorenz had been in ill health for the past seven years. He was born on Oct. 30, 1927 in Bonesteele, S.D, the son of the late Peter and Sophia Odenbach Lorenz Lorenz, attended schools in Montana0 He enlisted in the U.S. Army, serving during World War II and the Korean War. Lorenz married the former Dorothy Marie Franklin in Rock Springs on July 4, 1964. He was a retired construction foreman who worked for Jim Martin Construction, Bechtel Construction and Sulenta Construction for many years until ill health forced his retirement in 1989. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy of Rock Springs; two sons, Robert Lorenz of Lafayette, Colo., and Kim Lorenz of Anchorage, Alaska; two stepsons, Ronnie and Rodney Hampton, both of Rock Springs; one daughter, Sheralene Lorenz of Rock Springs, one stepdaughter, Mrs. Jerry (Jolyn) Depoyster of Rock Springs; two brothers, Herman Lorenz of Sidney, Mont., and Eddy Lorenz of Oceanside, Calif.; three sisters, Sarah Freed of Oceanside, Lillian Bouchard of Sidney and Martha Miller of Fairview, Mont.; 22 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Lorenz was preceded in death by one stepdaughter, Cindy Smith, and several brothers and sisters. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner Apr 12, 1997 TED O’MELIA RAWLINS--Funeral services for Ted O'Melia, veteran Wyoming newspaperman, were in Rawlins. Rosary was recited Monday at 7 p.m. at Rostad Mortuary. Funeral mass was Tuesday at 2 p.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church with the Rev. Malcolm Reid as celebrant. Interment followed at the Rawlins Cemetery. O’Melia, 91, longtime publisher and editor of the Rawlins Daily Times, died April 3 al a nursing home in Middleburg Heights. O'Melia was born in Rawlins on July 24, 1905. His career in journalism spanned a lifetime. He went to work as a reporter at the Rawlins Republican in 1927 and five years later moved on to the Wyoming State Tribune in Cheyenne. In 1938, O'Melia, Tracy McCraken and associates purchased two weekly newspapers in Worland and converted them into a daily, The Northern Wyoming Daily News. In 1946, he returned to Rawlins where he and his associates purchased the Republican and the Carbon County News, consolidating them into the Rawlins Daily Times. He was the founding editor and publisher of the Times and served in that post for 30 years, retiring in September 1975. O'Melia served as president of the Wyoming Press Association. He was also founder of the Rawlins Broadcasting Company, radio station KRAL which was later sold to other interests. O’Melia is survived by his wife, Marial "Sis," and two daughters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner Apr 12, 1997 LEO JOSIAH FERRIN LYMAN - Funeral services for Leo Josiah Ferrin were Monday, April 7, 1997 at ll a.m. at the Bountiful Ninth Ward, 585 East Center St., Bountiful, Utah. Interment was in the Lyman Cemetery at approximately 2 p.m. Monday. Ferrin, 89, died at his home on April 3, 1997. He was born Dec. 24, 1907 in Lyman, to Charles Leroy and Della Rose Walker Ferrin. He married Gladys Eardley May 21, 1930 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. She preceded him in death. He later married Ardella Boren Walker on Oct. 2, 1967 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He served in many positions of responsibility including a mission with his second wife to the Four Corners area of Colorado. He worked as a carpenter and a cabinet-maker until his retirement. He is survived by his wife of 29 years, children, Donald (Carol) Ferrin of Lyman, Diana (Jim) Mortenson of Morgan, Utah, and Nadine Ferrin of St. George, Utah; Ardella's children, J. Lowell (Elaine) Walker of Rawlins, Delma Jean Miller of Rock Springs, Janice (Jim) Tippetts of Riverton, Utah, and Christine Walker of Roseville, Calif.; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren; great great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one son, Milton Jay. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner Apr 19, 1997 CLARENCE SAMUELS A memorial mass for Clarence Samuels was celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 12, 1997 at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway, Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A memorial scriptural rosary was celebrated at 6 p.m. Friday, April 11, 1997 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Samuels, 77, of 1404 Liberty Drive, Rock Springs, died at 6:50 p.m. Tuesday, April 8, 1997 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient for one day. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Samuels died following a lengthy illness. He was born April 6, 1920 in Rock Springs, the son of the late Edward and Annie Smith Samuels. He attended school sin Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1938. He attended the University of Wyoming from 1939 to 1940. He was married to the former Mary Katana at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs by Monsignor Albin Gnidovec on Oct. 4, 1941. Samuels entered the United States Army Air Force in 1943 during World War II and was discharged as a sergeant in 1946. He attended the University of Wyoming form 1946 to 1949 and rec3eived a bachelor of arts degree from the College of Commerce. Samuels was a commerce teacher at Rock Springs High School from September of 1949 to June of 1954. He went to work at the Rock Springs National Bank on June 1, 19?? Where he worked for 39 years and retired as vice president and director on Sept. 1, 19??. He served as treasurer of the Rock Springs Library Board, treasurer of the Sweetwater County Library Board, treasurer of the Rock Springs Chamber of Commerce, and secretary-treasurer of the Gottsche Foundation in Thermopolis. Samuels also served on the board of directors of the Rock Springs National Bank and was a licensed real estate agent. He was a former member of the Wyoming Bankers Association, the Lions Club and the Kiwanis Club. He was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Mary of Rock Springs; one daughter, Sally Samuels Connor of Mount Vernon, Wash.; three sisters-in-law, Marge Longpre of Cheyenne, Angelina Katana of Casper, and Yustina Samuels of Las Vegas; one grandson, Sean Connor of Mount Vernon; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Samuels was preceded in death by two brothers, John E. Samuels and Samuel Samuels. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner Apr 19, 1997 VICTOR STARKOVICH A mass of Christian burial for Victor Starkovich was celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 12, 1997 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 11, 1997 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Pallbearers were Bill Bonini, Dave Prevedel, Karl Rodriguez, Walt Hammontree, Steve Walker and Robin Vesco. Starkovich, 88, of 212 Thomas St., Rock Springs, died at 3:55 p.m. Wednesday, April 9, 1997 at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs, where he had been a patient since February of 1995. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Starkovich had been in ill health for the past two years. He was born Oct. 15, 1908 in Gallup, N.M., the son of the late Ivan and Margaret Gasparac Starkovich. After his father’s death, Starkovich returned to Croatia where he attended schools. He returned to Rock Springs at age 20. On July 1, 1933 he and the former Mary Katana were married at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church by Monsignor Albin Gnidovec. Starkovich worked as a miner for the Union Pacific Coal Company for 26 years until the mines closed. He then went to work as a caretaker for the City of Rock Springs. Starkovich later worked as a meter setter and reader for Mountain Fuel for many years until his retirement in 1973. He was a member of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, the Croatian Fraternal Uion No. 306 and the Knights of Columbus. Survivors include his wife, Mary of Rock Springs; three daughters, Mrs. William (Margaret Jean) Bonini and Mrs. Herman (Judy) Prevedel, both of Rock Springs and Mrs. Robert (Barbara) Rodriguez of Golden, Colo.; nine grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Starkovich was preceded in death by one brother, John I. Starkovich and two sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner Apr 19, 1997 SOLOMAN PETE DOAN Funeral services for Soloman Pete Doan were Tuesday, April 15, 1997, 1 p.m. at Samuel Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Ed Opella, Walter Cole, Amos Jackson, Victor Wire, Warren Anderson and Lloyd Beverly. Doan, 81, of 819 Elk St., Rock Springs, died at 11 p.m. Thursday, April 10, 1997 at Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs. A lifetime resident of Rock Springs, Doan had been ill for the past several years. He was born July 20, 1915 in Rock Springs, the son of George and Izzi Abraham Doan. Doan attended schools in Rock Springs. He married Lela Hereford in Manila, Utah on Aug. 18, 1937. She preceded him in death on Feb. 16, 1978. Doan served in the Civilian Conservation Corps during the Depression. He was a partner in Doan Brothers Salvage in Rock Springs retiring in 1981. The business received an award of recognition in 1942 during World War II for its “Scrap For War Effort.” He was a rock hound and fisherman. Survivors include one brother, Abraham Doan and sister, Vivian (Clarence) Doan Sargent, both of Rock Springs; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers, Elias, Leon, Deab, John and Samuel; and sisters, Sebe Doan Opella, Lillian Doan Indorf and Mary Doan Vanover. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner Apr 19, 1997 LOUISE BLASKO A mass of Christian burial for Louise Blasko was celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday, April 14, 1997 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Sunday, April 13, 1997 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk ST., Rock Springs. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Pallbearers were Larry D. Moore, Norman Piner, Paul Johnson, Joe Blasko, Mike Johnson and Donald P. Blasko. Mrs. Blasko, 89, of 902 Sixth St., Rock Springs, died at 5 a.m. Saturday, April 12, 1997 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient since April 6, 1997. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Miss Blasko had been in ill health for the past one week. She was born on Feb. 26, 1908 in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Charles and Victoria Fabiny Blasko Sr. Miss Blasko attended schools in Rock Springs. She was the retired owner and operator of the Yellowstone Café. Miss Blasko also worked for Rock Springs Coca-Cola for several years. She was a member of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. Survivors include her brother, Cyril “Cy” Blasko of Rock Springs; several nieces and nephews, including Jean Piner, Don Blasko and Trish Johnson, all of Rock Springs, Joe Blasko of Lewiston, Idaho and Marianne Forbes of Denver; and one sister-in-law, Elsie Blasko of Rock Springs. In addition to her parents, Miss Blasko was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner Apr 19, 1997 ANNA CAROLINE EMILIE LEGAT Funeral services for Anna Caroline Emilie Legat were conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, April 11, 1997 at the First United Methodist Church, 1515 Edgar St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Bill Bruce of the first United Methodist Church and Rev. Laurie Bruce of the Green River United Methodist Church conducted the service. Pallbearers were Michael Halligan, Susan Halligan, Earl Kennedy and David Kennedy. Graveside services and entombment were conducted at 1 p.m., Monday, April 14, 1997 at the South Lawn Cemetery in Tucson, Ariz. The Rev. Jerry Haas of the St. Mark's United Methodist Church conducted the services. Mrs. Legat, 88, of 1505 James Drive, Rock Springs, died at about 11:30 p.m. Monday, April 7, 1997 at her home in Rock Springs. A resident of Rock Springs for the past seven years and former resident of Tucson, Mrs. Legat died following a sudden illness. She was born Nov. 2, 1908 in Pittsburgh, the daughter of the late William R. and Ernestine Bauer Weiss. Mrs. Legat attended schools in Pittsburgh and married Charles W. Legat in Pittsburgh on Nov. 5, 1929. He preceded her in death on Oct. 12, 1973. Mrs. Legat was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Survivors include her daughter, Mix Earl (Hellen A.) Kennedy of Rock Springs; three brothers, Karl Wes of Gibsonia, Pa., and Ernest and Howard Weiss, both of Pittsburgh; three sisters, Henrietta Reiher of Wildwood, Pa., Betty Moore of Ellenton, Fla. and Erna Gambogi of Pittsburgh; eight grandchildren, Lisa Oja, Jean Craig, Susan Halligan, David Kennedy, Charles W. Legat, Elizabeth Bromley, Howard Legat and Virginia Smith; 15 great grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Legat was preceded in death by one son, William C. Legat who died on Oct. 30, 1969 while serving in Vietnam; four brothers, William, Lawrence, Elmer and Adolph Weiss; and two sisters, Marie Satzger and Margaretta Weiss --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner Apr 19, 1997 PAUL LUTHER BAILEY CASPER—Memorial services for Paul Luther Bailey were conducted at Bethel Baptist Church on Wednesday, April 16, at 11 a.m. Bailey, 72, died Wednesday, April 10 at Wyoming Medical Center following a stroke. Bailey was born Sept. 24, 1924 in Sheridan to Albert W. and Edna Boise Bailey. His father was a superintendent of schools in Wyoming and his family owned and operated Bailey School Supply stores in Gillette and Casper. Bailey moved with his family to Casper in 1926 and was raised there, attending Jefferson Elementary, Dean Morgan Junior High and Natrona County High schools. He attended Casper College as well. Bailey was a U.S. Army veteran and was a member of the last horse cavalry in Casper. When he was 18, he joined the firefighting Casper Crash Crew at the Army Air Base and was assistant chief until he left to join the Casper Fire Department. He retired form the Casper Fire Department in 1979 as battalion fire chief. During his tenure, Bailey helped prepare, design and train numerous fire departments and emergency medical responders in Wyoming. He was a graduate of Delhaney Fire Academy and trained with Chicago, New York City, San Diego and Livermore, Calif., and other metropolitan fire departments. He fought major fires in Casper including the Casper Lumber and Casper National Bank fires and was involved in the investigation of the Virginian Hotel arson. Bailey married Alice M. Montgomery on Dec. 27, 1945. He bought Casper Fire Extinguisher Service in 19??, and continued to work at the family business until the time of his death. The couple had four children who were raised in Casper and were members of Bethel Baptist Church. He was a “friend of Bill W." for 18 years. Bailey rode with the Christian Motorcycle Association and Rode Riders and was recognized for the miles he covered by the BMW Motorcyclists of America Association. He traveled through every state in the continental United States on his BMW motorcycle during his 20-year riding career. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Alice; one daughter, Nella; two sons, David and Michael, all of Casper; two brothers, Jim of Casper and Howard of Lubbock, Texas; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Albert W.; two brothers; and four sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner Apr 19, 1997 H.E. “ERNIE” BOURRETTE ELLIOTT, Iowa -- A mass of Christian burial for H.E. "Ernie" Bourrette was at 10:30 a.m., Tuesday, April 8, 1997, at the Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in Griswold. Burial was in the St. Mary's section of Pleasant Township, Bourrette, 69, of rural Elliott, Iowa, died late Thursday afternoon, April 3, 1997 at his home. Harold Ernest Bourrette was born Dec. 31, 1927 in Sioux City, Iowa, the son of Harold Vernon and Sylvia Marie (Patton) Bourrette. He attended schools there and graduated from Sioux City Central High School. Following graduation, he served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He married Dora Mae McCulloch on May 20, 1950 in St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Jackson, Neb. They moved to Omaha and he was employed at Miller Electric for 10 years before they started Bourrette Electric which they operated for a few years. He then had the opportunity to become plant manager for Chevron Chemical Co., first in its plant in Omaha and then in Council Bluffs. He was transferred to California in 19810, and they lived there for over four years and then he was transferred to their plant in Rock Springs where he worked until his retirement in 1987. He and Dora traveled the United Status for the next two years in their motor home and then moved to their present home in 1989. He came from a Salvation Army background and when he married became a member of the Catholic Church and while in Elliott was a member of the Our Lady of Grace parish in Griswold. Survivors include his wife Dora of Elliott; three children and nine grandchildren, Debbie Karpal and her husband Bryan and their children, Jason, Kristi, Rebekah and Kimberly of Elliott, Gary Bourrotte and his wife Kathy and their sons, Cody and Tyler of Rock Springs and Deanna Prien and her husband Jim and their children, James Jr., Raymond and Adrienne of Vacaville Calfif.; his stepmother, Edna Bourrette, sister; Anita Douglas and her husband John, niece, Lori Douglas; and nephew, Paul Douglas, all of Omaha. Bourrette was preceded in death by his parents, a daughter, Donna Clare Bourrette who died in 1973, and a stepbrother, Richard Detlefs in 1968. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner Apr 19, 1997 VIRGIL HENRY “BUD” DAVISON A memorial service for Virgil Henry "Bud" Davison was conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, April 18, 1997 at the Grace Baptist Church, 100 Willow St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Ron Van Hee conducted the services. Davison, 92, of 1445 Uinta Drive, Green River, died at 1:37 a.m. Tuesday, April 15, 1997 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River where he had been a patient since March 23, 1995. A resident of Green River for the past two years and former longtime resident of Rock Springs, Lander and South Pass, Davison had been in ill health for the past two weeks. He was born on May 28, 1904 in Lander, the son of the late John L. and Ora Ellen Blagg Davison. Davison worked as a mail hauler by team and wagon for the U.S. Postal Service in his earlier years. He also worked as a truck driver for Sulenta Construction for many years and then worked as a sheepherder. He retired in 1967 and later went back to work until 1969 when he permanently retired. Survivors include six sons, Buddy and Dennis Davison, both of Pinedale, Virgil Davison of Texas, David and Dale Davison, both of Rock Springs, and Vic Davison of Aurora, Colo.; three daughters, Virginia "Ginny" and Diane Davison, both of Rock Springs and Mrs. David (Marie) Williams of Cody, four stepsons, Thomas Kiernan of St. Paul, Minn., James and Michael Kiernan, both of Rock Springs, and William "W.C." Kiernan of Fayetteville, N.D.; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Will (Judy) Bowker of Rock Springs; one sister, Bessie Sartwell of Pinedale; many grandchildren; a few great-grandchildren, and nieces. In addition to his parents, Davison was preceded in death by one son, John Davison who died in infancy; one sister, Gracie Hart; and one brother, John "Jack" Davison. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner Apr 19, 1997 JAMES S. SKORDAS RAWLINS - Funeral services for longtime Rawlins resident James S. Skordas were on Friday, April 18, 1897 at 10 a.m. in the Masonic Temple at 5th and Pine with members of the Rawlins Lodge No. 5 officiating. Skordas died on Monday, April 14, 1997 in Lake Havasu City. Ariz., at the age of 67. He was born Jan. 14, 1930 in Rock Springs, the son of Steve and Christina (Zavros) Skordas. Skordas had been employed with the Union Pacific Railroad as a locomotive engineer when he retired in 1992 after 40 years of service. He married the former Evelyn Clarke in Wheatland on June 17, 1950. She preceded him in death in March of 1972. He was a member of the Rawlins Masonic Lodge No. 5, Shriners, Elks Lodge No. 609, Odd Fellows and the Seminoe Boat Club. He is survived by two sons, Stephen C. and Linda Skordas of Rawlins, and James D. Skordas of Denver; two daughters, Alice Ann and Pete Hunter of Rawlins, and Linda S. and Lance Stewart of Rangely, Colo.; special friend and companion, Carol Jelouchan of Rawlins; two sisters, Athena Scarpos, Cathy and Nick Soulis, all of Cheyenne; six grandchildren, Hilarie and Natalie Hunter of Rawlins, Andy and Stephanie Skordas of Rawlins, and Brian and Daniel Stewart of Rangely. He was preceded in death by his wife and parents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner Apr 19, 1997 GARY BERNARD ERICKSON BIG PINEY-- Services for Gary Bernard Erickson were at 2 p.m. Friday, April 18, at the Congregational Church in Big Piney. The Rev. Rick Rodgerse officiated. Erickson, 53, Big Piney, died Friday, April 11, 1997 in Big Piney. He was born Jan. 25, 1944 in Rock Springs, a son of Bernard and Ellen Van Schaack Erickson. He married Diane Cross and they later divorced. He married Barbara Ricr and they later divorced. He worked for Mountain Fuel for 18 years and did ranch work in the Big Piney area. His interests included sculpture and doing leather work. Survivors include his mother, Ellen Erickson; daughters, Carrie Wright, LaBarge, and Railynn Erickson, Evanston; son, Alan Chaput, Idaho Falls, Idaho; grandmother, Rose Van Schaack, Mesa, Ariz.; half-brother, Eric Jeffery Erickson, Mesa; half-sister, Rebeca Wood, Cheyenne, Patricia Lewis, Moran, Linda Erickson, Seattle, and Karen Hulsebasch, Hawaii; sister, Carol Heyrend. Elko, Nev.; four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father, Bernard Erickson; and brother, Doyle Erickson. Cremation has taken place and ashes will be scattered over the family ranch --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner Apr 19, 1997 JACQUELINE DORRIS Jacqueline Dorris, 75, of 50 Reliance Road No 11, Rock Springs, died at 6:42 a.m. Thursday, March 27, 1997 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs where she had been a patient since March 24, 1997. A resident of Reliance for the past 20 years and former resident of Nyssa, Ore., Mrs. Dorris had been in ill health for the past one and a half years. She was born Sept. 24, 1921 in Independence, Kan., the daughter of the late James E. and Clarice E. Kinslow Tucker. Mrs. Dorris attended schools in Independence, Albuquerque, N.M., New Orleans and Pittsburgh, Ohio and Indiana, and was a high school graduate in Independence with the class of 1939. She married Gerald F. Dorris in Colorado Springs, Colo., on Oct. 12, 1961. Mrs. Dorris was a member of the Royal Neighbors of Woodcraft and her pursuits included artifact hunting and fishing. Survivors include her husband, Gerald of Reliance; one daughter, Carolyn Caton or Eulis, Texas; two sisters, Ann Graham of Green River and Dorothy Head of Rock Springs; several grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner Apr 26, 1997 LEE VERN STUBBLEFIELD Funeral services for Lee Vern Stubblefield were at 11 a.m. Friday, April 25, 1997 at Samuel Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs. The Rev. Dan York officiated. Military graveside services were in the Mountain View Cemetery, Rock Springs. Stubblefield, 80, of 550 E. Flaming Gorge Way, Green River, died at 11:04 p.m. Friday, April 18, 1997 in the Veterans Administration Hospital in Salt Lake City after a brief illness. He was born Aug. 26, 1916 in Montevideo, Minn., the son of Robert and Maude Weaver Stubblefield. Stubblefield served in the U.S. Army and a second term in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He married Elizabeth Stuart Simmons in October, 1976 in Pratt, Kan. He was a machinist by trade, retiring in 1982, and his pursuits included outdoor activities. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Stubblefield of Rock Springs; four sons, Don, Andy, Lee and Dave Stubblefield; two stepsons, Larry Simmons of Hutchinson, Kan., and Alan Simmons of Great Falls, Mont., one daughter, Sandy Gunter; two stepdaughters, Janet Byrd and Leana Lawson, both of Green River; 21 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; twin brother, Donald, and a sister, Radine. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner Apr 26, 1997 JAMES CLIFFORD BIGLEY Funeral services for James Clifford Bigley were conducted at 10:30 a.m. Monday, April 21, 1997 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Gary Turner of the Charismatic Episcopal Church of Christ the King officiated. Military honors were conducted the by American Legion. Graveside funeral services and interment were conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 23, 1997 at the Imperial Memorial Gardens in Pueblo, Colo. The Rev. James Bimbi of St. Peter the Apostle Episcopal Church in Pueblo officiated. Bigley, 68, of 1605 Donalynn Drive, No. 12, Rock Springs, died shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs at 11:16 p.m. Thursday, April 17, 1997. A resident of Rock Springs since October of 1974 and former longtime resident of Pueblo, Bigley had been in ill health for the past several years. He was born April 28, 1928 in Falls City, Neb., the son of the late Charles E. and Nora L. Leftridge Bigley. Bigley attended schools in Nebraska and enlisted in the United States Army. Her served during World War II and was awarded the Purple Heart. Bigley married the former Rochelle Reme Herts in Rock Springs on Nov. 15, 1974. In his earlier years, Bigley worked as a switchman for the Denver Rio Grande Railroad in Colorado, the Missouri Pacific Railroad in Nebraska and the Union Pacific Railroad in Wyoming. He also worked as a meat cutter and was the owner and operator of Bigley’s Bi-Rite Meat in Pueblo for many years. Bigley was the retired maintenance supervisor for the School District No. 1 in Rock Springs, who worked for 15 years until his retirement in 1989. He was a member of the Charismatic Episcopal Church of Christ the King, the B.P.O. Elks Lodge, and the American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24. Bigley was active in the Episcopal Church, having served on the Vestry Committee of ST. Peter the Apostle Episcopal Church in Pueblo and he was a Royal Arch Mason in Pueblo. Survivors include his wife, Rochelle of Rock Springs, eight sons, Gary Bigley and wife Barbara and James C. Bigley, all of Pueblo, William BIgley of Denver, Donald G. Bigley and wife, Nancy, Kenneth C. Bigley, Michael P. McConnell and his wife, Nina, Bruce McConnell and wife, Donna and Bryan and Rosie McConnell all of Rock Springs; five daughters, Judy Flieger and Sydney Brenzier and husband, John, all of Pueblo, Francys Marsh and husband, Pat and Debi Newton and husband, Gary, all of Pueblo, and Kelley S. Bigley of Rock Springs; one brother, Melvin Bigley and wife, Luoise of ST. Louis; two sisters, Lula May Tanner and husband, Les of Rock Springs and Barbara Harris of Auburn; 32 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Bigley was preceded in death by one son, James Bigley; one brother; three sisters; his first wife, Alice Lee Beebe Bigley; and one great-grandson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner Apr 26, 1997 MARY LOUISE ANDERSON COKEVILLE—Funeral services for Mary Louise Anderson were in Cokeville on Saturday, April 19 at 11 a.m. where a mass was officiated by the Rev. Charles Taylor at St. Dominic’s Catholic Church. Following the graveside service, a luncheon was served by the American Legion and the Catholic women at the Episcopal parish hall. Mrs. Anderson, 77, died in Las Vegas at her son’s home on Sunday, April 6, 1997 after an extended illness. Mrs. Anderson was born in Cokeville on Aug. 21, 1919 to Peter and Marye Fuller Etcheverry. She was the oldest of four children. She attended public school in Cokeville and Rock Springs. She graduated from the University of Wyoming in 1941. For the next two years she worked as a social worker and a newspaper reporter in Kemmerer and Rock Springs. Mrs. Anderson married Charles Ward Anderson in Cokeville in 1943. He worked for the Wagner Electric Company and his work took them to California and Missouri. After his retirement in 1976, they lived in Twin Falls, Idaho until his death in April 1995. Since that time, Mrs. Anderson lived with her sister, Madylon Gooding of Cokeville and her son. She is survived by one son, Ward Anderson of Las Vegas and two grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Junior and Dean and her husband. Her sister, Madylon died on April 9, 1997 and their funeral services were conducted at the same time. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner Apr 26, 1997 ELLA LUCILLE GUMMERE POWELL—Funeral services for Ella Lucille Gummere were conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Easton Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Ron Kapalka of First United Methodist Church officiated. Cremation followed with interment of cremains in her hometown of Cape Girardeau, Mo. Mrs. Gummere, 78, most recently of Frannie, died Thursday, April 17 at the Powell Nursing Home. She was born July 13, 1918 in Cape Girardeau to Henry H. and Eddie J. Austin Rodgers. She spent many years in Rock Springs where she raised her family. Her hobbies were traveling and cooking. She was a member of the United Methodist Church and had been active in many church organizations. Survivors include on daughter, Judy Wagner Brown of Woodland Hills, Calif.; three sons, John Wagner of Dana Point, Calif., Rodger Wagner of Frannie and Richard Wagner of Anaheim, Calif.; one sister, Eleanor Kissel of Aurora, Ill.; 15 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner Apr 26, 1997 MYRL DALE BULLOCK Funeral services for Myrl Dale Bullock were Thursday, April 24, 1997 at 2 p.m. at Samuel Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs. Bullock, aged 80, of 320 Mansface Terrace No. 416, Green River, died at 4:40 a.m., Sunday, April 20, 1997 in the Veterans Administration Hospital in Salt Lake City after a brief illness. He was born June 19, 1916 in Linwood, Utah, the son of Willis Johnson Bullock and Ethel Hereford Bullock McMillen. He married Ann Genta Fenus on May 13, 1958 in Wamsutter. He spent most of his life in Wyoming and was a rancher and sheepherder. His pursuits included hunting and fishing. In his younger years, he rode in rodeos and in his later years he reminisced and told stories. Bullock served during World War II in the Persian Gulf with the U.S. Army 186th Quartermaster Depot Supply Company. He was recently awarded a medal by the Russian government for his participation in keeping the supply lines open to the Russian Front during the war. Survivors include his wife, Ann Bullock of Green River; one sister, Virginia Moore of Yuba City, Calif.; one daughter, Bonnie Allen of Green River; two stepsons, John Fenus of Vernal, Utah and Jim Fenus of Modesto, Calif.; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Jack Bullock; two sisters, Pat Henderson and Fawn Gilliland; and stepfather, Walter McMillen. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner Apr 26, 1997 MILTON E. “DOC” DOCKTER Funeral services for Milton E. “Doc” Dockter were conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, April 25, 1997 at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel, 263 East Flaming Gorge Way, Green River. Bishop David Harmon of the LDS Church conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Dockter, 44, of 1002 Indian Hills Drive, Green River, died at 3:07 a.m. Tuesday, April 22, 1997 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River, where he had been a patient since March 19, 1997. A resident of the area for the past 26 years and former resident of North Dakota, Dockter had been in ill health since March 3, 1997. He was born on Aug. 31, 1952 in Ashley, N.D., the son of Christoph and Louisa Weisenburger Docketr. Dockter attended schools in Ashley and married the former Sharlene K. Baker in Green River on July 19, 1975. He was a retired underground utility miner who worked at General Chemical Corporation for 20 years until ill health forced his retirement. Survivors include his wife, Sharlene of Green River; his son, Casey Dockter of Green River; his parents, Christoph and Louisa Dockter of Ashley; three brothers, Terry Dockter of Green River, Vern Dockter of Pierre, S.d>, and Donald Dockter of Ashley; one granddaughter, Taylor Dockter of Green River; and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner Apr 26, 1997 LEO DELBRIDGE A mass of Christian burial for Leo Delbridge was celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 24, 1997 at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway, Rock Springs. Monsignor William Delaney of Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Cheyenne, and the Rev. Tom Sheridan of Our Lady of Sorrows/SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Churches concelebrated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, 1997 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Military graveside funeral services and interment were in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Ronald Hall, Sam Delbridge, Bill Kilpatrick, Mike Fitzgerald, Bill Dow and Damian Marsh. Delbridge, 96, of 409 Fremont Ave., Rock Springs, died at 9:10 p.m. on Saturday, April 19, 1997 at his home in Rock Springs. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Delbridge died following a lengthy illness. He was born Jan. 4, 1911 in Yorkshire, England, the son of the late Edward and Bertha Pearce Delbridge. Delbridge attended schools in Bancroft, Idaho, and married the former Evelyn R. Delaney in Rock Springs on Nov. 25, 1937. Delbridge was a U.S. Army veteran who served during World War II. He attended the Bradley Technical Institute in Peoria, Ill., graduating in 1946. Delbridge was the owner and operator of Leo’s Jewelers in Rock Springs for 55 years until his retirement on Dec. 31, 1992. He was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows/SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Churches, the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie 151, the B.P.O. Elks Lodge and the American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24, having served as its past commander. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn of Rock Springs; one daughter and son-in-law, Laurie and Ronald A. Hall of Rock Springs; one son and daughter-in-law, Eddy and Debbie Delbridge of Rock Springs; two sisters, Miriam Hatch of Salt Lake City and Bertha Reese of Deer Park, Wash.; six grandchildren, Amy Dow of Roy, Utah, Heather Marsh, Tricia Hall, Mandi Delbridge and Samuel Delbridge, all of Rock Springs and Caitlin Delbridge of Lander; two great-grandsons, Alec Dow of Roy, and Chadler Leo Marsh of Rock Springs; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Delbridge was preceded in death by three brothers. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner Apr 26, 1997 EMMABELLE “BYLLI” SLOAN SACRAMENTO, Calif.—Services for Emmabelle “Bylli” Sloan were Friday, April 25 in Sacramento with burial in Mt. Vernon Memorial Park, Fair Oaks, Calif. Mrs. Sloan, 76, died Monday, April 21, 1997 in Sacramento, Calif. She was born May 20, 1920 in Clarksburg, W.Va., a daughter of the late Homer and Metta Starkey. She married James Sloan Sr. and they lived in Sacramento where she worked for the state. She is survived by five sons, James Sloan, Seattle, Richard Sloan, Rock Springs, Fred Sloan, Sacramento, John Sloan, Casper, and David Sloan, Rock Springs; two daughters, Sonda Fiorelli, Sacramento, and CeLeste Conway, Las Vegas; 25 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one infant son. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner Apr 26, 1997 THEODORE “TED” E. SIEMERS CLAY CENTER, Kan.—Services for Theodore “Ted” E. Siemers were at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 22, at the Neill-Schwensen-Rook Funeral Home, Clay Center, Kan. Graveside services were 2 p.m. Tuesday at Luray Cemetery in Luray, Kan. Siemers, 72, died Saturday, April 19, 1997 at his home in Clay Center. He was born July 22, 1924 in Luray. He worked for the Union Pacific Railroad as a bridge and building superintendent in Green River until retiring in 1983 when he moved to Clay Center. He was a World War II Marine veteran who belonged to the American Legion and Masons. He married Beverly Jean Kincaid on Feb. 25, 1958 and she preceded him in death April 12, 1986. Survivors include son, Jonathan and his wife Brenda Siemers, Clay Center, son, David and his wife, Peggy Siemers, Emporia, Kan., son, Hank and his wife, Tela Siemers, Clay Center, daughter, Donna and her husband, Rick Hess, Clay Center; brothers, Donald Siemers, Freeport, Texas, Wayne Siemers, Lakeside, Ariz., Arden Siemers, Whittier, Calif., and Delbert Siemers, Chapman, Kan.; sister, Virginia Liepitz, Salina, Kan.; 13 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner Apr 26, 1997 MADYLON BOYD GOODING COKEVILLE—Funeral services for Madylon Boyd Gooding were in Cokeville on Saturday, April 19 at 11 a.m. where a mass was officiated by the Rev. Charles Taylor at St. Dominic’s Catholic Church. Following the graveside service, a luncheon was served by the American Legion and the Catholic women at the Episcopa; parish hall. Mrs. Gooding, 69, died at her home on Wednesday, April 9, 1997 of cancer. She was born in Cokeville on May 25, 1927 to Peter and Marye Fuller Etcheverry. She was the youngest of four children. She attended public school in Cokeville and Rock Springs, and she went to high school at St. Mary of the Wasatch in Salt Lake City. She went to the University of Wyoming where she met and married Frederick H. Ziegler in 1947. They had two daughters, Jana Weber of Rock Springs and Julie Michalk of Boise, Idaho. Mrs. Gooding and her family ran the Etcheverry Sheep Co., living in Cokeville and Rock Springs until 1971. After living in Idaho for seven years, she returned to Cokeville. She was preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, Junior and Dean, and her sister, Mary Louise Anderson. Her sister died on April 6, 1997 and their funeral services were at the same time. She is survived by her two daughters and four grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner Apr 26, 1997 BETTY ARLYNE EDWARDS OREGON CITY, Ore.—Private family services were conducted for Betty Arlyne Edwards. Mrs. Edwards, 72, died Saturday, April 19, 1997 in Oregon City, Ore. She was born Feb. 4, 1925 in Rock Springs. She was a homemaker. Survivors include two sons, John Lewis Hagan and Michael David Hagan, both of Portland, Ore.; two daughters, Maureen Kaye Mokert, Trout Creek, Mont., and Patricia Arlyne Zimmerman, Oregon City; a brother, Herbert Hunting, Gresham, Ore.; three sisters, Nancy Sue Hunting in Washington, Faith Hunting, Portland, and Shirley Jarrell in California; 12 grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles C. Edwards who died in 1990. Her body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 3, 1997 JOHN B. LARRABASTER A mass of Christian burial for John B. Larrabaster was celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, May 2, 1997 at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway, Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 6:30 pm. Thursday, May 1, 1997 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Pallbearers were Michael J. Pinter, J. Casey Pinter, Lyle Smialek, Stacey Welsh, Austin Hood, Michael Philips and Michael Yedinak Honorary pallbearers were Frank Larrabaster, Joe Larrabaster, Ole Anselmi, Charles “Buzz” Keller, Charles “Chick” Travis, Dr. Joseph W. Angelovic, Joe Melinkvoich and Joe Retel Sr. Larrabaster, 83, of 846 Rhode Island Ave., Rock Springs, died at 6:46 p.m. Sunday, April 27, 1997 at his home. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Larrabaster had been in ill health the past several months. He was born on April 21, 1914 in Rock Springs, the son of the late Casimiro and Anicita Apraiz Larrabaster. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1932. In his high school years, he worked at the Library Grocery and after his graduation, he worked for a number of years at the Stock Growers Mercantile Company grocery department. He retired as a switchman for the Union Pacific Railroad after 34 years. He was married to the former Cecelia Yedinak at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs by the late Monsignor Albin Gnidovec on June 14, 1939. Larrabaster coached basketball in the Rock Springs City Independent League with the Union Pacific Coal Company team. He also coached the Rock Springs City Church Little League under the sponsorship of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, winning a state title. He also attended several World Series games in Chicago and Milwaukee. Larrabaster was active with the Knights of Columbus and served as grand knight. He was a trustee for many years and was responsible for many improvements at the Knights of Columbus hall in the early 1980s. He was appointed district deputy of District No. 3, which included Rock Springs, Kemmerer and Evanston and served in the position under two state deputies. He was also appointed to several state committees including state historian in 1982. He was a life member of the Knights of Columbus. He was also a life member of the B.P.O. Elks Lodge No. 624. He joined the organization in 1936. He became exalted ruler for the years 1955 to 1956 and attended the Grand Lodge Convention in Philadelphia. He served on a number of terms as trustee of the Elks and participated in many civic and fraternal activities. He was also a member of the National Elks Foundation. Larrabaster was a fly fisherman and spent much time exploring many Wyoming streams. His pursuits included traveling to destinations including Hawaii, Alaska and Mexico. He was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows/SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Parish. Survivors include his wife, Cecelia Larrabaster of Rock Springs; his son and daughter-in-law, John M. and Georgia Larrabaster of Rock Springs; his daughter and son-in-law, Jean and Joe Pinter of Lander; two sisters, Elvira Holt of San Francisco and Virginia Moss of Bozeman, Mont.; five grandchildren, Lisa and Stacey Welsh of Rock Springs, Michael J. Pinter of Cheyenne, Gina and Austin Hood of Dyres Air Force Base, Texas, J. Casey Pinter of Honolulu, and Lynda and Lyle Smialek of Bennett, Colo.; one great-granddaughter, Emily Smialek, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Larrabaster was preceded in death by four brothers, George “Duke”, Roman, Joseph and Frank Larrabaster and one sister, Leona M. Larrabaster. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 3, 1997 MARGARET MONTGOMERY A mass of Christian burial for Margaret Montgomery was celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 29, 1997 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 900 Hitching Post Drive, Green River. The Rev. Michael Hellman officiated. A wake service with rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Monday, April 28, 1997 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 263 E. Flaming Gorge Way, Green River. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearers were Mikel Montgomery, Paul Henrdrickson, Gary Burum, Paul Booe, Bernard Booe and Kennon McKee. Mrs. Montgomery, 80, of 712 Millstream Drive, San Jose, Calif., died at 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, 1997 at the Columbia Good Samaritan Hospital in San Jose where she had been ill for the past one month. Mrs. Montgomery was a former longtime resident of Green River. She was born Sept. 25, 1916 in Cameron, Mo., the daughter of the late Neville and Anna Kinsella Booe. Mrs. Montgomery attended schools in Trenton, Mo., and was a graduate of Trenton High School with the class of 1934. Afterwards, she attended the University of Missouri at Columbia. Mrs. Montgomery married J.C. Montgomery in Kirksville, Mo., on Sept. 20, 1936. He preceded her in death on June 6, 1979. Mrs. Montgomery worked for Westvaco, later FMC Corporation, from 1948 until her retirement on Oct. 1, 1984. She began in the accounting department, and remembered the times she handed out paychecks personally to the miners. Her last 14 years with FMC were spent as relocation coordinator. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Green River and worked at their thrift shop. Mrs. Montgomery was an avid golfer, an amateur painter and a participant in the Sweetwater County Historical Society. Her favorite places included “Out South” and Jackson Hole. Survivors include one son, James Mikel Montgomery of Monmouth, Ill.; three daughters, Carolyn Montgomery of San Francisco, Pat Hendrickson of Costa Mesa, Calif., and Kathryn Burum of San Jose; two brothers, Paul Booe of Tucson, Ariz., and Bernard Booe of Hollister, Mo.; one sister, Pauline Heinen of Oklahoma City; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 3, 1997 RITA MAE HOOVER Funeral services for Reta Mae Hoover were conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, April 28, 1997 at the LDS Church in Manila, Utah. Bishop Glen Tinker conducted the services. Interment was in the Manila Cemetery in Manila. Mrs. Hoover, 45, of 55 Gannett Drive, Rock Springs, died shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs at 9:37 p.m. on Wednesday, April 23, 1997. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former longtime resident of Manila, Mrs. Hoover had been in ill health for the past several months. She was born on May 27, 1951 in Rock Springs, the daughter of Doyle and Fontella Potter Slagowski. She attended schools in Manila and graduated from Manila High School as valedictorian of the class of 1970. Mrs. Hoover attended Western Wyoming Community College and graduated with an associate of arts degree in accounting. She was a member of the Phi Theta Kappa Sorority and was on the Dean’s Honor Roll for two years. Mrs. Hoover was also a member of the Western Wyoming College rodeo team. She married Fred W. Hoover in Elko, Nev., on March 28, 1987. Mrs. Hoover was a bookkeeper who worked for Communication Technologies in Rock Springs for the past several years. She was a member of the LDS Church. Mrs. Hoover served as the horse superintendent of the Sweetwater County Fair for many years. She was the senior advisor for the Sweetwater County High School Rodeo Club and she was a member of the 4-H Club for 25 years. Mrs. Hoover was a horseback riding fan. Survivors include her husband, Fred, of Rock Springs; her mother, Fontella Slagowski of Manila; her son, Brad Logan of Rock Springs; two brothers, Stanley and Bob Slagowski, both of Manila; two sisters, Donna Lloyd of Manila and Deanne Wilson of Green River; one granddaughter, Brianna Logan of Green River; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Hoover was preceded in death by her father. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 3, 1997 HILMA IRENE NICKSICH Funeral services for Hilma Irene Nicksich were conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, April 28, 1997 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. The Rev. John Johansen, retired pastor of the Trinity Lutheran Church, officiated. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Tom Prather, Steve Knezovich, Richard Ferraro, Paul N. Nicksich, Rich Matthews and R.J. Finn. Mrs. Nicksich, 68, of 1353 Moran St., Rock Springs, died at 9:37 p.m. Wednesday, April 23, 1997 shortly after being admitted to Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Nicksich died following a brief illness. She was born April 2, 1929 in Scofield, Utah, the daughter of the late Hugo and Hilma Aho Hill. She attended schools in Scofield and Price, Utah. She married George D. Nicksich in Rock Springs on Aug. 10, 1970. Mrs. Nicksich and her husband were the co-owners and operators of George’s Marine in Rock Springs for many years. Mrs. Nicksich’s hobbies included gardening, sewing and fishing. Survivors include her husband, George Nicksich of Rock Springs; two sons, Jack Luke of Nampa, Idaho and Rick Jones of Rock Springs; two brothers, Sulo Hill and Hugo Hill, both of Rock Springs; one sister, Sylvia Farnsworth of Santa Monica, Calif.; three half-sisters, Dorothy Angelovic of Las Vegas, Auni Honen of Tampere, Finland and Jacqueline Bucho of Omaha, Neb.; two granddaughters, Trinity Jones and Sandra Finn, both of Rock Springs, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Nicksich was preceded in death by two half-brothers, Uuno and Toivo Ylitalo; one half-sister, Sadi Tomsik; two stepsisters, Saime Koski and Sadie Mower; and four stepbrothers, George, Matt, Iver and Bill Koski. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 3, 1997 LENA ZULLO SALT LAKE CITY—Graveside funeral services and interment for Lena Zullo was celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 1, 1997 at the Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs. The Rev. Tom Sheridan of the Our Lady of Sorrows/SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Parish officiated. Pallbearers were Travis Sanders, David “D.J.” Jelaca, Brad Bettolo, and Brian Phillips and Shaun Wilson. Mrs. Zullo, 92, of 453 Bishop Federal Lane, Salt Lake City, died at 11:15 p.m. Saturday, April 26, 1997 at the St. Joseph’s Villa in Salt Lake City. A resident of Salt Lake City since 1983 and former longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Zullo had been in ill health the past one month. She was born March 12, 1905 in Baltimore, the daughter of the late Philip and Ida Fine. She attended schools in Maryland and married Louis Zullo on June 8, 1935. He preceded her in death on Dec. 17, 1971. Mrs. Zullo was a retired registered nurse. She was a member of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. Survivors include her friends, the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word of Salt Lake City. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 3, 1997 JANE M. BEVERIDGE Funeral services for Jane M. Beveridge were conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, April 28, 1997 at the First Congregational Church, 1275 Adams St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Jeanny House conducted the services. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Mrs. Beveridge, e71, of 1127 Adams Ave., Rock Springs, died at 1:28 a.m. Thursday, April 24, 1997 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient for the past one day. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Beveridge died following a lengthy illness. She was born Sept. 2, 1925 in Rock Springs, the daughter of Reuben and Letitia Roberts Meacham. She attended school sin Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1943. She married Wallace “Wally” Beveridge in Rock Springs on Jan. 28, 1947 and he preceded her in death on March 10, 1992. Mrs. Beveridge worked as a secretary and bookkeeper for various businesses in Rock Springs for many years. She was a member of the First Congregational Church. Survivors include her parents, Reuben and Letitia Meacham of Rock Springs; one son, Scott Beveridge of Rock Springs; two daughters, Janie Allen of Rock Springs and Amy and husband Scott Brunvand of Frisco, Colo.; one brother and sister-in-law, William and Ellie H. Meacham of Henderson, Nev.; three grandchildren, Andie and husband J.R. Kirkwood of Laramie, Ryan and wife Jennifer Allen and Eric Allen, all of Rock Springs; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 3, 1997 MELVIN LLOYD “BUD” KINDEL Funeral services for Melvin Lloyd “Bud” Kindel were conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 29, 1997 in Green River. The Rev. Philip B. Wolf of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church officiated. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearers were Butch Braumberger, Dean Shipley, Mike Kennedy, Terry Johnson, Jerry Musich and Daryl Rundell. Kindel, 63, of 175 Cedar St., Green River, died at 10:46 p.m. at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient for one day. A resident of Green River for the past 25 years and former resident of Lander, Kindel died following a brief illness. He was born March 20, 1934 in Sandoval, Ill., the son of Melvin and Myrtle Piart Kindel. He attended schools in North Dakota and Wyoming, and was a graduate of the Bismarck High School with the class of 1951. He married the former Marlene Huber in Hill City, S.D., on Aug. 27, 1955. Kindel was the owner and operator of Kindel Painting in Green River for many years. He was a member of the Catholic Church, Fraternal Order of Eagles in Thermopolis and the BPO Elks Lodge in Lander. Kindel had many hobbies including gardening, reading, coin collecting and gun collecting. His other pursuits included working and traveling to Wendover, Nev. Survivors include his wife, Marlene of Green River; his father, Melvin Kindel of Thermopolis; one son, Doug Kindel of Rock Springs; one daughter, Sandy West and one son, Danny Kindel of Green River; two sisters, Rose Mapel of Gillette, and Jane White of Green River; seven granddaughters; and several nieces and nephews. Kindel was preceded in death by his mother. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 3, 1997 BONNIE PEARL GARNER Services and cremation for Bonnie Pear Garner Were conducted in Northglenn, Colo. Her ashes will be buried in Glenwood Springs, Colo. Mrs. Garner, 75, died Sunday, April 13, 1997 at Elms Haven in Thornton, Colo. She was a daughter of Charles Edward Vaughn and Lena Beatrice Beltz. She married James Floyd Garner. Her three children included Patricia J. Beaver, Gary T. Garner and James F. Garner Jr. Grandchildren are Robert W. Beaver, Bonnie J. Beaver, Beth A. Beaver, Todd Garner, Brett Garner and Christina Garner. Great-grandchildren are Andrew R. Beaver, Clearfield, Utah, Sheelena D. Beaver, Green River, and Avery C. Beaver, Cody T. Beaver and Logan R. Beaver, all of Clearfield. She has a brother, Bob McAffee, in Longmont, Colo. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 3, 1997 CARRIE B. JONES Services with entombment for Carrie B. Jones were conducted in the Evergreen Memorial Gardens in Vancouver. Mrs. Jones, 91, of 4340 Rio Verde, Jamestown, died at 10:20 a.m. Tuesday, April 29, 1997 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River where she had been a patient since April 1, 1997. A resident of Jamestown for the past eight months and former resident of Vancouver, Wash. Mrs. Jones had been in ill health since September of 1996. She was born Aug 4, 1905 in Denison, Texas, the daughter of the late Leroy Moody and Cristina Emerson Anderson. Mrs. Jones attended schools in Denison and married Andrew Leroy Jones in Breckenridge, Texas on March 27, 1922. He preceded her in death on March 20, 1978. Mrs. Jones was a member of United Methodist Church in Vancouver. She was active in several bridge clubs and the Ladies Organization at the United Methodist Church Mrs. Jones' pursuits included gardening. Survivors include two sons, James H. Jones of Green River and Andrew Leroy Jones of Rockwell, Texas; two daughters, Feylee Jones of New Mexico and Patsy Lou of Minnesota; 11 grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 10, 1997 EDWIN B. BOYNTON Edwin B. Boynton, 83, of 3755 ½ Short St., Jamestown, died at about 5:30 a.m. Saturday, May 3, 1997 at his home in Jamestown. A resident of Jamestown for the past 58 years and former resident of McKinnon, Boynton had been in ill health for the past one and one-half years. He was born on March 14, 1914 in Manila, Utah, the son of the late Joseph and Mary Jane Brampton Boynton. Boynton attended schools in McKinnon and married the former Helen Warby in Manila on Oct. 13, 1934. He worked as an operator for FMC Corporation for 26 years until his retirement in 1971. Boynton was a member of the LDS Church. His pursuits included hunting, fishing and camping. Survivors include his wife, Helen of Jamestown; one son and daughter-in-law, Edwin Joseph and Kathy Boynton of Jamestown; three daughters and sons-in-law, Irene and Warren Riggs of Mountain View, Margaret and Raymond McTee of Ogden, Utah, and Leota and Kenneth Fiscus of Beatty, Nev., one daughter, Jane Barrera of Green River; two brothers, Dale Boynton of Texas and Delbert Boynton of Layton, Utah; 22 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Boynton was preceded in death by one daughter, Helen LaRue; two sons who died in infancy; three sisters and two brothers. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 10, 1997 MARY KAY KARPAN DEXTER A memorial mass was celebrated for Mary Kay Karpan Dexter at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 8, 1997 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A memorial scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 7, 1997 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Inurnment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Mrs. Dexter 45, of 1208 10th St., Rock Springs, died at 5:40 a.m. Monday, May 4, 1997 at her home in Rock Springs. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, she had been in ill health for the past two years. She was born July 24, 1951 in Rock Springs, the daughter of Paul and Mary Knezovich Karpan. She attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1970. She attended Western Wyoming Community College. She worked in various positions at the Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner for nine years from 1973 to 1982. She was a member of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. Survivors include her mother, Mary Karpan of Rock Springs; one son, Chad Dexter of Phoenix, Ariz.; three sisters, Marily Kendall of Fresno, Calif., Sheila Karpan of Denver and Paula Karpan of Boise, Idaho; one niece, Jamie Kendall of Fresno; three nephews, Brad and Richard Kendall, both of Fresno and Jon Karpan of Boise. She was preceded in death by her father, Paul Karpan, who died on March 24, 1976. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 10, 1997 SUSAN PILCH SAMIETZ DAVIS LANDER—Funeral services for Susan Pilch Samietz Davis were Monday, May 5, 1997 at 2 p.m. at Mitchel Funeral Home. Committal service was in the Price City, Utah, Cemetery. Mrs. Samietz Davis, 90, died April 30, 1977 in Lander Valley Medical Center. She was born April 13, 1907 in Wilsa, Poland, the daughter of John and Eva Cieslar Pilch. She married John Samietz and he later died. She married Fred A. “Dix” Davis and he later died. She was a member of the Lutheran Church. She was a longtime resident of Price prior to moving to Lander in 1990. She worked at Jeanselme’s Café in Price for many years. She is survived by her children and their spouses, John and Geraldine Samietz of lander, Carl and Virginia Samietz of Lander and Ernets and Violet Samiets of San Mateo, Calif.; sister, Rosie and Mark Mitchell of South Jordan, Utah; brothers, John Pilch of Roy, Utah, and Paul Pilch of Sandy, Utah. She is also survived by 11 grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Alfred; sisters, Eva, Erma and Mary; brother, Raymond; and three grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 10, 1997 CHARLES FERRARINI KEMMERER—Funeral mass for Charles Ferrarini was at St. Patrick’s Church in Diamondville Wednesday at 10 a.m. Rosary services were at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Burial was in the Kemmerer Catholic Cemetery. Ferrarini, 82, of Kemmerer died May 3, 1997 in Evanston. He was born Dec. 19, 1914 in Diamondville to Joseph and Rosilda Ferrari Ferrarini. He married Margie A. Carera on June 8, 1947 in Kemmerer. He was a member of the Catholic Church, operated Chuck’s Bar with his brother, John, and worked in the mines near Kemmerer. He is survived by his wife, Margie of Kemmerer; two sons, Charles and Michael, both of Kemmerer; one daughter, Jo Ann Capellen of Saratoga; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one sister, Alberta Fiorini of Seattle; and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 10, 1997 CHARLES M. BESSO A mass of Christian burial for Charles M. Besso was celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 7, 1997 at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway, Rock Spring. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 6, 1997 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens north of Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Pete Frullo, David Young, Ron Besso, Paul Besso, Justin Fessler and Blake Fessler. Besso, 89, of 1020 Marchant St., Rock Springs, died at 9:47 a.m. Sunday, May 4, 1997 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs where he had been a patient since April 29, 1997. A lifelong resident of Sweetwater County, Besso had been in ill health for the past several years. He was born May 21, 1907 in Rock Springs, the son of the late James and Madeline Katina Mattea Besso. Besso attended schools in Rock Springs and married the former Mary Jane Frullo in Winton on June 21, 1927. Their marriage was later blessed at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Rock Springs by Father Welsh. Mrs. Besso preceded him in death on June 16, 1989. Besso worked as a coal miner for Union Pacific Coal Company in Winton and Stansbury for over 30 years until the mines closed. He then worked several odd jobs in Sweetwater County. Besso later went to work for Westvaco (later FMC Corporation) for 10 years until ill health forced his retirement. He was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, the United Mine Workers of America, the Italian American Benevolent Society and a lifetime member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 151. An avid outdoorsman, Besso hunted, fished and camped. Survivors include two sons, Charles J. Besso of Thayne and James Kenneth Besso of Ogden, Utah; one daughter, Mary Kay Fredrick of Phoenix, Ariz.; 11 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Besso was preceded in death by two sons who died in infancy and one brother, John (Spiro) Besso. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 10, 1997 HENRY J. TELCK A mass of Christian burial for Henry J. Telck was celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 6, 1997 at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway, Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel, pastor of the Our Lady of Sorrows/SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Parish, officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Monday, May 5, 1997 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Bob Wilde, Roy Boyer, Tom Howell, Bill Brown, John Zadra and Dave Swann. Telck, 66, of 419 C St., Rock Springs,d ied shortly after being admitted to Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 1:13 a.m. Friday, May 2, 1997. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Reliance, Telck had been in ill health the past several years. He was born Jan. 29, 1931 in Reliance, the son of the late Joseph William and Guiditta Gottardi Telck Sr. He attended schools in Reliance and was a graduate of Reliance High School with the class of 1949. Telck was a retired U.S. Army veteran who served from 1951 to 1954 during the Korean War. He married the former Norma H. Wilde in Rock Springs on Aug. 21, 1954. Telck retired as a crew foreman on Jan. 31, 1996 from Mountain Fuel Supply Company in Rock Springs where he worked for 32 years. Telck coached in the Rock Springs City Church League under the sponsorship of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. He coached baseball and was the past president of Little League baseball. He was a member of the Rock Springs Lions Club, the Our Lady of Sorrows/SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Parish and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 151. Survivors include his wife, Norma of Rock Springs; one son and daughter-in-law, James Robert and Traci Telck; two daughters and sons-in-law, Marybeth and Michael J. Finn and Joni and James Taucher, all in Rock Springs; one brother and sister-in-law, Joe and Rose Telck of Ogden, Utah; eight grandchildren, Matthew Krugman, Julie Krugman, Ryan Taucher, Kevin Taucher, all of Rock Springs, Jessy Telck and Chelsea Telck, both of Denver, and Tray Telck and Jessica Martinez, both of Rock Springs; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Telck was preceded in death by one sister, Edith L. Zadra, who died on March 16, 1996. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 10, 1997 LYDA DICKSON MESQUITE, Nev.—Former Rock Springs resident Lyda Dickson, 103, died Wednesday, April 23, 1997 in Mesquite,Nev. She was born in Thurber, Texas, April 27, 1893. William Phillips died leaving her with three children at age 24. She married John Dickson having four children. Survivors are five daughters, Mrs. Herbert (Lorraine) Milburn, Mesquite, Mrs. Julian (Wiletta) Savala, Casper, Mrs. Donald (Margaret) Good, Denver, Mrs. Bob (Florence) McInnis, Salt Lake City and Mrs. Jim (Mae) Dykes, Rock Springs. She was preceded in death by two sons, Edward Phillips in 1955 and James W. Phillips in 1993. She had 19 grandchildren and 38 great-grandchildren; and eight sets of five generations. She celebrated her 100th birthday in Rock Springs in May 1993 with her family and friends. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 10, 1997 HELEN ARNER RIVERTON—A memorial service for Helen Arner was at the United Methodist Church in Riverton at 11 a.m. on May 3, 1997. Mrs. Arner died April 25, 1997 at her home in Riverton. She was born on March 28, 1923, to George and Bessie (Woodall) Briner. At age 4, the family moved to a farm near Clark where she grew up and attended school. She then worked at a grocery store in Cody, and later in a department store in Lewistown, Mont. When World War II started, she moved to Portland, Ore., and worked as a welder in the shipyards. Afterwards she moved back to the farm and in March of 1949 she met Cary Arner and they were married that same year on July 29 in Billings, Mont. They lived in Montana for three years and then moved to a ranch south of Moorcroft where Arner had grown up. Three years later, they moved back to Montana. A year later, Arner went to work for an oil company and they lived in many different places in Wyoming, Utah, Colorado and in Ecuador. They were living in Rock Springs when Arner retired in the fall of 1986. In February of 1987 they moved to Riverton where they have resided since. Mrs. Arner’s pursuits included gardening, cooking and sewing. She went fishing in her younger years. Survivors are her husband; one son, James Arner of Rock Springs; one daughter, Vicki Nunn of Cohagen, Mont.; two brothers, George of Columbia, Ore., and Donald of Billings; six grandchildren; and one great-grandsdon. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters and one brother. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 10, 1997 JAMES A. ROOSA A memorial services for James A. Roosa was conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 7, 1997 at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel, 263 East Flaming Gorge Way in Green River. The Rev. Laurie Bruce of the Green River United Methodist Church and the Rev. Bill Bruce of the First United Methodist Church conducted the services. Roosa, 87, of 263 North 2nd East, Green River, died at 10:30 p.m. Sunday, May 4, 1997 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs where he had been a patient since April 28, 1997. A resident of Green River for the past 47 years and former resident of Winchester, Ill., Roosa had been in ill health for the past one month. He was born July 26, 1909 in Winchester, the son of the late Washington and Mary Towel Roosa. Roosa attended schools in Winchester and was a graduate of Winchester High School with the class of 1927. He married the former Nettie F. Dobson in Las Vegas on Oct. 1, 1951. Prior to coming to Wyoming, Roose served as the Scott County Sheriff in Scott County, Ill. He then worked as a special agent for the Union Pacific Railroad for four years. Roosa later worked as a security guard for FMC Corporation for 20 years until his retirement in 1972. He was a lifetime member of the BPO Elks Lodge and the Masonic Lodge. Roosa was a sportsman who fished and hunted. Survivors include hiw wife, Netti of Green River; three sons, Mike Roosa of Rock Springs and twin sons, Erek and Derek Roosa, both of Green River; one daughter, Joyce Thomas of Porterville, Calif.; one brother, George Roosa of Winchester; one sister, Mary Pennell of Winchester, nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Roosa was preceded in death by one brother, Frank Roosa and one sister, Nellie Roosa. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 10, 1997 FRANK KEITH OSCEOLA, Mo.—Funeral services for Frank Keith were at Sheldon-Goodrich Funeral Home in Osceola, Mo., on Monday, April 28 at 2 p.m. The Rev. J.A. Hartley officiated and a Masonic service from Lodge 403 of Lowry City, Mo., was conducted. Interment was at the Lowry City Cemetery. Keith, 56, died at 2 a.m. Tuesday, April 22, 1997 at his home in Kaycee. Keith had suffered from cancer for the past year. He was the eldest son of Finnis and Louise Scholler Keith. Born in Cedar County at Caplinger Mills, Mo., on Feb. 9, 1941, he spent most of his youth at Foster, Mo., where he attended schools in Foster and Rich Hill, Mo. As a young man he moved to Oregon where he worked in the timber industry and completed a degree in welding. Later he returned to Missouri and worked for nine years as a heavy equipment operator for Peabody Coal Co. of Calhoun, Mo. He moved his family to Wyoming in 1980 to work for Black Butte Coal at Rock Springs. He was employed with that company for 17 years until ill health forced him to retire last June as a heavy equipment operator. He operated the largest dozer that Caterpillar made, a D-11. His pursuits included fishing, traveling and visiting with family and friends. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge which he joined in 1973 and was baptized into the Christian Church in 1974. He married Loretta J. Hawkins Sept. 21, 1964 in Oklahoma. Three sons were born to this union, Kevin, Mitchell and Nathan. He also raised a step-daughter, Debra. Survivors include his wife, sons and their wives, step-daughter, grandchildren, brothers, sisters and mother. Keith was preceded in death by his father and one sister. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 10, 1997 VIOLET DANELUK FRONTIER—Funeral services for Violet Daneluk were in the St. James Episcopal Church on Friday at 11 a.m., May 9, 1997. Interment followed in the Kemmerer Cemetery. Mrs. Daneluk, 87, died Tuesday, May 6, 1997 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River. She was born on Oct. 4, 1909 in Oakley, the daughter of Walter and Agnes Lane (Lenneck) Mask. She married George Daneluk in Kemmerer on April 20, 1929. She was a member of the St. James Episcopal Church and had been involved with the operations of the Thrift Shop for the church. She was also active in the Kemmerer Senior Citizens Center. She is survived by sons, James A. Daneluk of Kemmerer and Jerry Daneluk of Seattle; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband and one son, George Jr. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 10, 1997 IMELDA GARCIA GONZALES TAOS, N.M.—Services for Imelda Garcia Gonzales were conducted on Friday, May 2 at Lujan Mortuary and on Saturday, May 3, at the Seventh Day Adventist Church. Interment was at Arroyo Seco Cemetery on May 3. Mrs. Gonzales, age 55, died May 1, 1997 at her home in Taos, N.M., following a brief illness. She was born in Arroyo Seco, N.M., on Sept. 28, 1941 to Luciano and Alice Garcia. She attended elementary school in Bitter Creek and was a graduate of Superior High School with the class of 1958. She married John Gonzales in Taos in 1961. Survivors include her husband, John; five sons, Floyd and wife Lupita, Edward and wife Renee, Gary and wife Carla, John Jr. and Isaac; nine grandchildren; four brothers, Abel, Reynaldo, Carl and Luciano Garcia Jr.; eight sisters, Delia Varos, Clorinda Garza, Juana Montoya, Marcia Madrid, Rublynn Trujillo, Bessie Hastey, Jeaneva Jentette and Diana Fernandez. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 17, 1997 ROSE MAE LAMATSCH A mass of Christian burial for Rose Mae Lamatsch was celebrated at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 15, 1997 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 14, 1997, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens north of Rock Springs. Mrs. Lamatsch, 86, of 241 Antelope Drive, Rock Springs, died at 7:45 p.m. Thursday, May 8, 1997 at her home in Rock Springs. A resident of Rock Springs for the past 12 years and former longtime resident of Greenlawn, N.Y., Mrs. Lamatsch had been in ill health for the past several years. She was born Feb. 18, 1911 in Parishville, N.Y., the daughter of the late Milo and Ethel Planty Williams, Mrs. Lamatsch attended schools in Potsdam, N.Y. and was a graduate of Potsdam High School with the class of 1928. She married Robert Lamatsch in Brooklyn, N.Y., on Sept. 26, 1929 and they later divorced. During World War II, Mrs. Lamatsch worked in support of the war effort for the Bulova Watch Company and was named “Miss Victory.” In 1950 Mrs. Lamatsch began working as a secretary for Thomas J. Lahey, principal of the Broadway School of Harborsfields School District. She worked for 24 years until her retirement in May of 1974. She was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows/SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic churches, Catholic Golden Age, Round-Abouts Club of Greenlawn, Greenlawn Centerport Historical Association and the Senior Center in Greenlawn. Mrs. Lamatsch’s pursuits included traveling and playing bridge. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Julie and George Herne of Rock Springs; five grandchildren, Tami, Donald and Kiersten Herne, all of Rock Springs, Christopher Herne and his wife, Sonja of Wichita, Kan., and Victoria Herne of Farmington, N.M.; one great-granddaughters, Darby Rose Herne of Wichita; two nieces, Barbara Edwards of Atlanta and Jean Krom of Warwarsing, N.Y.; and two nephews, Robert Williams of Sandy Creek, N.Y. and Milo Williams of Florida. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Lamatsch was preceded in death by oen brother, Lloyd Williams and one sister, Edna Vollmer. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 17, 1997 MARGARET E. RICHARDSON Funeral services for Margaret E. Richardson were conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 14, 1997 at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion, Second and B streets, Rock Springs. The Rev. Russell Johnson officiated. Pallbearers were John A. Guthrie III, Dr. C. Alan Richardson, James H. Richardson, Jon Willis, Richard Fermelia, Ricky Howard and Devin John Harris. Graveside funeral services and interment were conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 15, 1997 at the Green Hill Cemetery in Laramie. Mrs. Richardson, 92, a longtime resident of Rock Springs died at 9:15 a.m., Thursday, May 8, 1997, at her home in Rock Springs after having been in ill health for about four years. She was the widow of David G. Richardson, publisher of the Daily Rocket-Miner newspaper in Rock Springs from 1937 until his death in 1974 in Phoenix, Ariz. Born in North Platte, Neb., on June 18, 1904, she was the daughter of Charles Wesley Edwards, Sr. and Ellen Elizabeth Fitzgerald Edwards, who both preceded her in death. Mrs. Richardson attended schools in North Platte and was graduated from North Platte High School in 1923. She attended Lindenwood College in Missouri for two years and transferred to the University of Nebraska in Lincoln, Neb. She was graduated from the University of Nebraska in 1927 with a degree in education. Mrs. Richardson taught school and worked as a librarian in Nebraska until her marriage. Following her marriage in North Platte on Aug. 14, 1929, she and her husband located in Scottsbluff, Neb. In 1934 they moved to Wyoming where they purchased the Newcastle Newsletter-Journal in partnership with the late Tracy S. McCraken of Cheyenne. In 1937 they sold the Newcastle paper and with McCracken purchased the Rock Springs Rocket and converted the small weekly into a daily publication. Shortly thereafter, they acquired the Rock Springs Miner and combined the two publications. The first publication of the Rock Springs Miner under its new owners appeared on the morning of Dec. 7, 1941. Mrs. Richardson has been a homemaker in Rock Springs for the past 60 years. Active in community affairs, she was a member of Chapter AE and Chapter BC, P.E.O. Sisterhood; St. Margaret's Guild and the Altar Guild of the Church of the Holy Communion in Rock Springs; Rolling Green Country Club, Rocky Mountain Oysters trapshooting club and a 50-year member of Pi Beta Phi social sorority. She was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion. Mrs. Richardson was a director and the chairman of the board of directors of Rock Springs Newspapers, Inc., a post which she held for the past 22 years, a director of Wyoming Broadcasting Company and a director of Laramie Newspapers, Inc. She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Patricia R. Guthrie, and her husband, John A., Laramie; a son, Charles E. Richardson, and his wife, Faye, Rock Springs; a sister, Mrs. G.F. (Alice) Waltemath, North Platte; seven grandchildren, John A. Guthrie III, Rock River, Mrs. Ellen J. Guthrie, Park City, Utah; Dr. C. Alan Richardson and his wife, Irene, Green River; James H. Richardson and his wife, Kim, Rock Springs; Mrs. Elaine Ann Willis and her husband, Jon Wheatland; Mrs. Shannon L. Fermelia and her husband, Richard, Cheyenne; and Mrs. Carla Jean Howard and her husband, Ricky, Blacksburg, Va.; eight great-grandchildren, Devin John Harris, Taylor Elizabeth Harris and Ian Charles Steele, all of Park City, Ryan James Richardson, Michelle Jean Richardson, and Danielle Jo Richardson, all of Rock Springs; John David Richardson, Green River; and Nathan Michael Howard, Blacksburg; two nephews, Dr. Donald Waltemath, Lincoln, and Gerald Waltemath, Omaha, Neb.; and a niece, Betti Ann Mathews, Omaha. In addition to her husband and parents, Mrs. Richardson was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Wesley Edwards, Jr., North Platte. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 17, 1997 FRANCES ELIZABETH LAPORTE MEEKS BIG PINEY - A memorial service for Frances Elizabeth LaPorte Meeks was conducted in Big Piney. Mrs. Meeks, 86, of Big Piney, died on May 6, 1997 at Life Care Center in Casper. Mrs. Meeks was born on July 14, 1910 in Springfield, Mo., to Henri and Elizabeth (Garrison) LaPorte. She was the oldest of seven children. In 1935 she moved to Wyoming where she met and married her husband, Eldred Leroy Meeks on Oct. 5, 1935 in Lander. Meeks died in 1982. They ranched in the Burris-Crowheart area for many years. Her pursuits included gardening and cooking. She is survived by a daughter, Helen Meeks of Big Piney; two sons, George Meeks of Daniel and Cecil Meeks of Big Piney; a brother, Ewing LaPorte of Hickory, N.C.; two sisters, Florence Ingraham of Oklahoma City and Teresa Interbickler of Fremont, Calif.; seven grandchildren; one step-grandchild; three step-great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one sister, Celine, and two brothers, Henry and Paul. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 17, 1997 MARJORIE J. EASLEY MOUNTAIN VIEW - Marjorie Joy Easley, 68, of 9617 Hwy. 410 S., Mountain View, died at 12:29 a.m., May 8, 1997 at her daughter's home in Mountain View after a short illness. She was born July 16, 1928 in Ogden, Utah, the daughter of Zennie and Alice Higday Spickelmeir. She attended schools in Alcova and Seattle. She married Robert Easley in Seattle. He preceded her in death in January of 1976. Mrs. Easley was a member of the Nazarene Church. Survivors include sons, Mike Easley of Lyman, David Easley and Danny Easley, both of Seattle, and Robert Easley of Oklahoma; daughters, Glenda Crane and Kathy Easley, both of Seattle, and Sherrie Standifer of Mountain View; brothers, Harry Long of Casper and Don Long of Seattle; sisters, Alice Begay of Gallup, N.M., and Myra LaPort of Mount Vernon, Wash; 14 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband; one daughter, Delorise Easley; and two brothers, Gorden Spickelmeir and George Long. The body was cremated with private family services at a later date. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 17, 1997 FLORENCE G. DELGADO PINEDALE - Funeral services for Florence G. Delgado were Wednesday, May 14 at 10 a.m. at the Chapel of the Pines, Hudson's Funeral Home in Pinedale. The Rev. Delores Doench officiated. Burial was in the Pinedale Cemetery. Mrs. Delgado, 90, of Pinedale died Saturday, May 10, 1997 in Pinedale. She was born Oct. 23, 1906 in Carthage, Ill., a daughter of William Kenyon and Julie Jones Kenyon. She married Thomas C. Delgado May 23, 1923 in Rock Springs. She belonged to the Pinedale Chapter No. 39 of the Order of Eastern Star. Survivors include her daughter, Allene Job of Rock Springs; a son, Vernon T. Delgado of Pinedale; a brother, Allen Kenyon, Vancouver, Wash.; six grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one brother, five sisters, three children and one grandchild. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 17, 1997 KENNETH DOYLE HARRISON FORT BRIDGER - Memorial services for Kenneth Doyle Harbison were Saturday, May 10, 1997 at 2 p.m. in the Fort Bridger American Legion Hall. Harbison, 74, died on May 4, 1997 in the Rocky Mountain Care Center in Evanston. He was born on Oct. 1, 1922 in Oakland City, Ind. He married Sylvia Darlene Bourgeois in Worland on Aug. 19, 1970. He was a World War II veteran. He was on active duty for four years and in the Reserve for 10 years. His hobbies included doing word search puzzles. He is survived by wife Sylvia of Lyman; stepchildren, Steven Baril of Kuccamonga, Mich., Garnet Baril of Simi Valley, Calif., Sharon Sue Hawk of Rock Springs, Margaret Sherley of Helena, Mont., and Essie Jackson of Lyman; and nine grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 17, 1997 JOSEPHINE B. JENSEN PINEDALE - Funeral services for Josephine B. Jensen were Monday, May 12, at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church. The Rev. Robert Lynch, SJ, officiated. Burial was in the Pinedale Cemetery. Mrs. Jensen, 90, of Boulder died Wednesday, May 7, 1997 in Boulder. She was born Aug. 3, 1906 in Rock Springs, a daughter of Alexander and Katherine Bartos Angelovic. She attended college for two years and married Brandt Jensen June 26, 1928 in Rock Springs. She taught in a one-room school at the Williams School on the Big Sandy River and the Olson School on East Fork for six years. Survivors include a daughter, Kay Mitchell, and son, Donald Jensen, both of Boulder; a sister, Mary McNamara, Rock Springs; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two brothers, one sister and one infant child. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 17, 1997 RICHARD HERREN Memorial services for Richard Herren were Saturday, May 10, 1997 at Bunning Park in Rock Springs. Herren was born Feb. 9, 1954 to Albert Paul Herren and Locita F. Herren in Kaiserlautern, Germany. He moved to Colorado Springs, Colo., in 1956 and to Rock Springs in 1978. He worked at Bridger Coal as a gas mechanic and was a member of the union. His pursuits included fishing, hunting, camping, skiing and the demolition derby. Family includes his wife, Linda of Green River; one son, DeWayne Herren of Green River; one daughter, Gina Herren of Green River; his mother of Colorado Springs; two brothers, Albert Butch Herren of Sheridan, and Eugene Herren of Colorado Springs; four sisters, Loy Dene Relaford of Rock Springs, Lana Baumgarder of Colorado Springs; Lisa Wilson of Cheyenne Wells, Colo., and Lola VanKirk of Mesquite, N.M.; mother and father-in-law, Della and Leonardo Espinoza of Colorado Springs; four brothers-in-law, Don Relaford and Frank Espinoza, of Rock Springs, Randy Baumgarder and John Espinoza of Colorado Springs; three sisters-in-law, Rita Espinoza of Rock Springs, Angela Fisher and Audrey Espinoza of Colorado Springs; nephews, Kenneth Relaford, Ryan Schmaltz, Donnie Rae Schmaltz, Tim Espinoza, all of Rock Springs, Toby Espinoza, Shane Herren, Robert Baumgarder, Phil Baumgarder, Jack Baumgarder and Darrel Fisher, all of Colorado Springs, Paul VanKirk and Aaron VanKirk, of Linden, Wash.; Jeremy Dean Worley, of Marionville, Mo., Nigel Wilson of Santa Rosa, Calif., Willy Herren of Denver; nieces, Angela Espinoza, Pam Schmaltz, Rachael Espinoza, and Rita Espinoza, all of Rock Springs, Daisy Espinoza, Jennifer Espinoza, Amanda Fisher, Felicia Fisher, all of Colorado Springs, and Mellissa Wilson of Tomales, Calif.; and numerous other extended family members. He was preceded in death by his father, Albert who died March 23, 1977. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 17, 1997 MADGE McHUGH FUNK PINEDALE -- Funeral services for Madge McHugh Funk were Thursday, May 15 at the Pinedale Auditorium. The Rev. Robert Lynch officiated. Burial was in the Pinedale Cemetery. Mrs. Funk, 92, Pinedale, died Sunday, May 11, 1997 in Jackson. She was born July 9, 1904 in Holmen, Wis., a daughter of Michael F. and Elizabeth Hayes McHugh. She graduated from St. Theresa's College, Winona, Minn. After graduation she taught school in Malta, Mont., and Elk Mountain before coming to Sublette County where she taught for many years. She married Jack Funk July 2, 1941 in Salt Lake City. She was welfare director for Sublette County until she retired at age 75. She and Cap Fear organized the Camp Fire Girls in 1936 and the group is still active. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and organized the Indians for the Sublette County Rendezvous event. She was organist for Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church for many years. Survivors include a brother, Lee A. McHugh, Holmen, Wis.; sisters, Jessie Trinkes, Madison, Wis., Blanche Gass, Benicia, Calif.; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one sister and eight brothers. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 24, 1997 PATRICIA A. BARRERA A mass of Christian burial for Patricia A. Barrera was celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 17, 1997 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 900 Hitching Post, Green River. The Rev. Michael Hellman officiated. A wake service with rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Friday, May 16, 1997 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Green River. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearers were Jess Barrera, Steve Barrera, Evan Munk, Chuck Claxton, Glise Martinez and Dan Hartford. Mrs. Barrera, 65, of 320 North 5th West, Green River, died Wednesday morning, May 14, 1997 at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City where she had been a patient since April 30, 1997. A lifelong resident of Green River, Mrs. Barrera died following a brief illness. She was born Oct. 3, 1931 in Green River, the daughter of the late Holley and Grace Cross Nall. Mrs. Barrera attended schools in Green River and was a graduate of Green River High School with the class of 1949. She attended secretarial school in Kansas City, Kan. Mrs. Barrera married Chris Barrera in Rock Springs on Aug. 6, 1953. She was a retired secretary who worked for the Sweetwater County Assessor’s Office form 1959 until her retirement in 1987. Mrs. Barrera was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and the Democratic Women’s Club. Her pursuits included traveling and reading. Mrs. Barrera lunched with friends and spent time with her dogs. Survivors include her husband, Chris of Green River; her son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Lori Barrera of Green River; her daughter and son-in-law, Janet and Don Hartford of Green River; five grandchildren, Christopher Morgan, Annie and Davide Hartford, and Leighann and Mickey Barrera, all of Green River; and four great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Barrera was preceded in death by her paternal and maternal grandparents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 24, 1997 MARTHA LUCILLE TRUMBLE Funeral services for Martha Lucille Trumble were conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, May 19, 1997 at the First Baptist Church, 171 North 3rd East, Green River. The Rev. Steven Todd conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearers were Toby, Zachary, Christopher, and Andrew Trumble; Eric and Tyler Keith; John, Jamie and Jarrod Marx; and Lonnie Ramon. Mrs. Trumble, 80, of 413 Tollgate Ave., West Green River, died at 1:40 p.m. Thursday, May 15, 1997 at her home in Green River. A resident of Green River since 1951 and former resident of Laramie, Mrs. Trumble had been in ill health for the past six months. She was born April 10, 1917 in Savannah, Mo., the daughter of the late Cleo Allen and Cora Mae Wallace Williamson. Mrs. Trumble attended schools in Savannah and was a graduate of Savannah High School with the class of 1936. She married Howard Melvin Trumble in Savannah on Nov. 21, 1936, and he preceded her in death on April 30, 1996. She worked as a cook at Little America for many years. Mrs. Trumble later went to work as a secretary for Adams Trailer Sales for many years, and then for the Operating Engineers Union for Jim Bridger Power Plant and for the Ford dealership in Green River until her retirement in 1980. Mrs. Trumble was a member of the First Baptist Church. She also served as the secretary for the Women’s Bowling League. Mrs. Trumble was the first to organize women’s baseball in Green River. She also raced stock cars in the powder puff derbies where she won many trophies. Her pursuits included gardening and bowling. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Rodney Allen and JoAnn Trumble of Bi Piney; one daughter, Ronda Lea Burnham of Green River; two daughters and sons-in-law, Cora Beth (Corky) and Eddie Marx of Green River and Florence Anne and Kent Ramon of Sandy, Utah; one sister, Dorothy Cowardin of Glendo; 13 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Trumble was preceded in death by three brothers, John, Bud, and Bob Williamson; and two sisters, Laura Kirby and Minnie Bryant. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 24, 1997 AGNES BELL COOK Funeral services for Agnes Bell Cook were conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, May 23, 1997 at the LDS Stake Center, 2055 Edgar St., Rock Springs. Bishop Ray Overy conducted the services. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens north of Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Sarf Rauzi, David Rauzi, Dennis Seipp, Michael T. Seipp and Kevin John Boyer. Mrs. Cook, 89, of 1325 Sage St., Rock Springs, died at about 9 a.m. Sunday, May 18, 1997 at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs where she had been a patient for the past 19 years. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Cook died following a lengthy illness. She was born June 28, 1907 in Lyman, the daughter of the late Alexander and Beatrice Cunningham Stewart. She attended schools in Wyoming and married Arthur Cook in Ogden, Utah on July 16, 1923. He preceded her in death on Feb. 15, 1977. Mrs. Cook worked as a nurse’s aid in the pediatric wing of the old Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County for many years until ill health force her retirement. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Mrs. Cook’s pursuits included reading, crocheting, cards, bingo and cooking. She was cared for by her niece, Colleen Rauzi. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Edith Kay and Dale Seipp of St. George, Utah; one brother, Charles Sterling Alexander of Lander; three grandchildren, Michael T. Seipp of Salt Lake City and Mrs. Kevin (Michelle Renee) Boyer and Jeffry B. Seipp, both of St. George; two great-grandchildren, K.J. and Cody Boyer, both of St. George; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Cook was preceded in death by one son, Edward “Eddie” Cook; five brothers, including Richard, Thomas Cunningham, Henry Freckleton (Harry), and James Alexander (Sandy) Stewart; and two sisters, Christina Steele Gourdin and Beatrice Tyler. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 24, 1997 PAUL H. THOMPSON Funeral services for Paul H. Thompson were conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 21, 1997 at the Rock Springs Evangelical Free Church, 125 Firestone Road, Rock Springs. The Rev. Richard P. Carlson conducted the services. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Troy Thompson, Michael Thompson, Joe Thompson, Robert Thompson, John Thompson, Lance Hager, Cody Thompson and Sam Mortenson. Honorary pallbearers were Joe Venters, John Strojek, Lewis Townsend, Jay Smith, Don Tremmell and Pat Borzea. Thompson, 74 of 1314 McKinley Ave., Rock Springs, died at 6:51 p.m. Thursday, May 15, 1997 at his home in Rock Springs. He was a resident of Rock Springs since 1961 and former resident of Farmington, N.M. He was born Nov. 9, 1922 in Hardesty, Okla., the son of the late Joseph Cicero and Blanche White Thompson. Thompson attended schools in Hardesty and later moved with his family to New Mexico. He graduated from Aztec High School in Aztec, N.M. in May of 1942. He enlisted in the Army Air Force and was in the cadet program at Winthrop College in Rock Hill, N.C. Thompson was a decorated air combat veteran, who served with the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II in Foggia, Italy. He married the former Jean Conley in Aztec on Jan. 11, 1948. Thompson moved to Rock Springs with El Paso Products Company to assist in the development of the Patrick Draw oil field. He retired from El Paso in 1981. Thompson later worked as a pipeline superintendent and consultant for Union Pacific Resources for seven years until his retirement in 1988. He was a member of Rock Springs Evangelical Free Church, Rock Springs Kiwanis Club, Wyoming Wildlife Federation and the Society of Petroleum Engineers. He was a hunter and outdoors man who hike and watched wildlife. Survivors include his wife, Jean of Rock Springs; two sons, Dale and Craig Thompson, both of Rock Springs; two daughters, Paula Mortenson of Eugene, ore., and Janna Brown of Rock Springs; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Thompson was preceded in death by three brothers, Ray, Byrl and Neal Thompson and one granddaughter, Amber Joy Thompson who died on June 26, 1989. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 24, 1997 STANLEY “TINY” MILONAS Memorial services for Stanley "Tiny" Milonas were at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 17, 1997 at Samuel-Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs. Milonas, 73, of 241 W. St. Louis No. 14, Las Vegas, died at 9:34 a.m., Sunday, May 11, 1997 while weight lifting at a health club in Las Vegas. He was born Oct. 4, 1923 in Rock Springs, the son of Gus and Lucy Lambert Milonas. He attended Rock Springs schools and married Mildred Kinniburgh on April 16, 1943 in Rock Springs. They were later divorced. Milonas served during World War II in the U.S. Navy. He had been employed in the coal mines in Reliance was employed in the dry cleaning business in Rock Springs. He was a barber at the Park Hotel and mail carrier for the Green River U.S. Post Office until his retirement. His pursuits included playing pool and weight lifting. Survivors include sons, Stanley P. Milonas of Las Vegas and Rick Milonas of Rock Springs; daughters, Randy Porcelli of Fernley, Nev., Ronnie Herbst of Albuquerque, N.M., and Robbie Milonas of Cheyenne; one brother, Pete Milonas of Golden, Colo. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 31, 1997 ROSANNA STARR THOMAS Funeral services for Rosanna Starr Thomas were at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 28, 1997 at Samuel Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs. Interment was in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Miss Thomas, 14, of 50 Reliance Road No. 127, Rock Springs, died at 8 p.m., Thursday, May 22, 1997 at the Primary Children’s Medical Center in Salt Lake City after a lengthy illness. She was born March 11, 1983 in Fort Morgan, Colo., the daughter of William and Connie Urrutia Thomas. She attended Desert View and Roosevelt Elementary schools. Her pursuits included caring for animals, music, basketball and swimming. Survivors include her parents of Rock Springs; brothers, Chris Martinez of Rock Springs, and David Martinez of Goodman, Mo.; sisters, Billie Jo and Angelique Thomas, both of Rock Springs; grandmother, Lucy Urrutia of Rock Springs; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 31, 1997 WILLIAM R. LOCKRIDGE Service and interment for William R. Lockridge were in Holly Springs, Ark., in the New Holly Springs Cemetery, following cremation. Lockridge, 64, of 2319 Highway 203, Bearden, Ark. died shortly after being admitted to Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs at 5:13 p.m. Thursday, May 22, 1997. According to Sweetwater County Coroner Dale S. Majhanovich, Lockridge was transported from a local motel to the hospital where he died of natural causes. He was born Jan. 25, 1933 in Holly Springs, the son of the late Doyle R. and Josephine Riggs Lockridge. Lockridge attended schools at Bearden. A lifelong resident of Bearden, Lockridge worked as a plumber for 40 years until his retirement in June of 1995. Lockridge was a member of the Holly Springs Mthodist Church and a member of Local No. 659 in Monroe, La. His pursuits included fishing, hunting and gardening. Survivors include his wife, Joan Lockridge of Bearden; one son, Ricky Lockridge of Crowbille, La.; four daughters, Brenda Hooloway and Jackie Stone both of Bearden, Stacey Flint of Winnsboro, La. and Renee Sappon of Monroe; 12 grandchildren, and six great grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Lockridge was preceded in death by one sister. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 31, 1997 EDWARD PAUL “EDDIE” PORTILLO LAKE FOREST, Calif.—A mass of Christian burial for Edward Paul “Eddie” Portillo was celebrated at 1 p.m. Friday, May 30, 1997 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 900 Hitching Post Drive, Green River. The Rev. Michael Hellman officiated. A wake service with rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 29, 1997 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Green River. Cremation followed. Pallbearers were Darren Clevenger, J.R. Clevenger, Tim Frantzen, Dean Webb, Spencer Krause, Angelo Acosta, Anthony Acosta, T.J. Castillon, Rob Rood, Stephen Reyes, Isaiah Rodriguez, Brian Greene and Wade Clause. Portillo, 27, of 24782 Eldmar, Lake Forest, Calif. died about 5 a.m. Saturday, May 24, 1997 at his home in Lake Forest. A resident of Lake Forest for the past two years and former resident of Green River, Portillo died following a sudden illness. He was born Oct. 10, 1969 in Silver City, N.M., the son of Ernest H. “Ernie” and Sally O. Ortega Portillo. He attended schools in Green River and was a graduate of Green River High School with the class of 1988. He attended the Colorado Institute of Art in Denver and graduated din 1992 with a bachelor of arts degree in graphic design. He then attended Platte College in Denver and graduated in 1994 with a degree in computer assisted design. Portillo later studied photography at Western Wyoming Community College. Portillo worked as a Graphic Arts Manager for Direct Contact Marketing in Lake Forest. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Green River. Portillo enjoyed fishing, surfing, jet skiing, boxing and playing baseball. During the holiday season, he would design widow displays for local merchants. Survivors include his parents, Ernie and Sally Portillo of Green River; three sisters, Sylvia Prejean of Colorado Springs, Colo., Yvette Harmon and Edith Portillo, both of Green River; several aunts, uncles, and cousins, five nieces and four nephews. Portillo was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Marcelina Duran; his paternal grandmother, Minnie Portillo; and his aunt, Natalia Rodriguez. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 31, 1997 HELEN C. RODZINAK A mass of Christian burial for Helen C. Rodzinak was celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 29, 1997 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Avenue, Rock Springs. The Rev. Bruce Clapham officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 5 p.m. Wednesday, May 28, 1997 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk Street, Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Richard Doser, Robert Doser, Mohn Motto, Steve Rodzinak Jr., Andy Fech and John Vercimak. Mrs. Rodzinak, 93, of 504 Dewar Drive, Rock Springs, died at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, May 25, 1997 at the Wyoming State Hospital in Evanston. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Miss Rodzinak died following a lengthy illness. She was born Aug. 14, 1903 in Perth Amboy, N.J., the daughter of the late Steven and Mary Fech Rodzinak. Miss Rodzinak attended schools in Rock Springs. She was a member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church and the First Catholic Slovak Ladies Association Rock Springs Branch No. 33. Survivors include her brother, John S. Rodzinak of Rock Springs; her sister, Verna Doser of Rock Springs; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Miss Rodzinak was preceded in death by five brothers, Michael, Adam, George, Steve and Andrew, and five sisters, Anne, who died in infancy, Catherine, Mary, Helen and Anna. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 31, 1997 DONALD GENE “NEWT” ISAACSON WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah—Funeral services for Donald Gene “Newt” Isaacson were Wednesday, May 28, 1997 in Salt Lake City at the McDougal Funeral Home. Interment followed in Memorial Estates cemetery. Isaacson died May 24, 1997 at his home in West Valley City, Utah following a lengthy illness. Isaacson was born Aug. 27, 1934 in park City, Utah, the son of the late Everett and Florence Isaacson. He resided in Park City and graduated with the class of 1952. He married Yvonne Jones on Nov. 3, 1956 in Reno, Nev. They later divorced. Seven children were born into this union. Isaacson resided in Green River from 1975 to 1980 and was employed as a shot firer with Stauffer Chemical Corp. He later moved to Price, Utah with he second wife Jackie Berensen, they later divorced. Isaacson enjoyed his family and playing games and spending time with his grandchildren. He is survived by his first wife, Mrs. Yvonne Horton of West Valley City; one brother, Keith Isaacson of Tremonton, Utah; his second wife, Jackie Berensen of Price; two sons and daughters-in-law, Richard Isaacson and Denise of Kearns, Utah, and Tim G. Isaacson and Robin of Green River; five daughters and sons-in-law, Mrs. Dawn and Leo Salazar of Magna, Utah, Mrs. Penny Bronson of Kearns, Utah; Mrs. Allyson and Bill Swett of Green River, Mrs. Renny and Karl Rassmussen of Kearns, and Mrs. Susan and Ron Fidel of West Valley City. He is also survived by 22 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents, one brother, Mick Isaacson, and one infant grandson, Billy G. Swett. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 31, 1997 GARY EUGENE DODD Funeral services and interment for Gary Eugene Dodd were in Pine Bluff, Ark. Dodd, 41, of 1600 North Garfield Street, Midland, Texas died about 10 p.m. Tuesday, May 20, 1997 from multiple internal head, chest and abdominal injuries he sustained in a one-car rollover. Dodd was born Oct. 17, 1955 in Pine Bluff, Ark., the son of Eugene Earl and Carolyn Correll Dodd. He attended schools in Arkansas and was a graduate of the Pine Bluff High School in Arkansas with the class of 1974. Dodd Graduated with a bachelor of science degree in petroleum engineering from Mississippi State University. He married the former Barbara J. Howie in Fayetteville, Ark., in September of 1984. A resident of Midland since September and a former resident of Rock Springs, Dodd worked as a petroleum engineer for the B.J. Services Company, Inc. of Odessa, Texas, for the past three years. He was a member of the First Christian Science Church and the Society of Petroleum Engineers. Survivors include his wife, Barbara J. Dodd, of Midland; his mother, Carolyn C. Dodd, of Wichita, Kan.; one brother, Dr. Russell Dodd of Memphis, Tenn.; two sister, Wendy Dodd of North Little Rock, Ark., and Lori Stephens of Wichita; several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 31, 1997 MARK HAHN MARBLETON—Funeral services for Mark Hahn were at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 28, 1997 at the St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Big Piney, Wyo. The Rev. Robert Lynch officiated. Cremation followed. Hahn, 53, of Marbleton died Sunday, May 25, 1997. Hahn was born Aug. 19, 1943 to Jim D. and Minnie “Fern” Hahn in Kemmerer. He married Linda Smith on June 25, 1966 in Glenwood Springs, Colo. Survivors include his wife, Linda Hahn of Marbleton; two sons, Mark Hahn Jr., of Wever Falls, Okla. And Douglas Hahn, of Great Falls, Ill.; two daughters, Pamela Hah of Green River and Debra Hahn of Naperville, Ill.; a brother Jimmie Hahn of Kemmerer; a sister, Terri Compton of Rock Springs; and one grandchild. He was preceded in death by his mother and grandparents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 31, 1997 MARGARET ZORN Funeral services for Margaret J. Zorn were conducted at 3 p.m. Friday, May 30, 1997 at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel, 263 East Flaming Gorge Way, Green River. Her son, Ray Zorn and nephew, Mike Boyer conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Mrs. Zorn, 65, of 1700 Wilson St. No. 42, Green River died at 9 p.m. Monday, May 26, 1997 at her home. A resident of Green River for the past 27 years and former resident of Moab and Dragerton, Utah, Mrs. Zorn had been in ill health the past two months. She was born July 2, 1931 in Auburn, Ill., the daughter of the late Gilbert and Bessie Woolary Robinson. She attended Carbon County High School in Price, Utah and married Delbert K. Zorn in Wells, Nev. on May 24, 1949. Mrs. Zorn and her husband were the former managers of the Buckboard Campground. She enjoyed arts and crafts. Survivors include her husband, Delbert K. Zorn of Green River; two sons, Ray and wife Jayne of Kennewick, Wash. and Paul J. “P.J.” Zorn of Green River; one daughter, Debbie and husband, Ray Haapala of Green River; one brother, Bill and wife, Ruby Robinson of Mountain Home, Idaho; four sisters, Norma Boyer, Wanda and husband, Herbert Hopkins, all of Green River, Mary and husband, Earl Lacy of Wendover, Utah, Betty Willhite of Houston, Texas; special friend, Bonnie Bingham of Green River; four grandchildren, Kim and wife, Kristi Morley of Elko, Nev., Todd Morley of Elko, Paul Zorn of Yokosuka, Japan, Chris Zorn of Kennewick, Wash.; two great-grandchildren, Ethan Morley and Chelsea Morley both of Elko and several nieces and nephews, including Ginny Lacy and Lori Barrera, both of Green River. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Zorn was preceded in death by three brothers. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 31, 1997 JOHN W. SMITH A memorial services for John W. Smith was conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 24, 1997 at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion, 2nd and “B” Streets, Rock Springs. The Rev. Russell Johnson officiated. Smith, 60, of 166 Foothill Blvd., Space 36, Rock Springs, died at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, May 21, 1997, at his home in Rock Springs. A resident of Rock Springs since 1990 and former resident of Durango, Colo., Smith had been in ill health since January of 1997. He was born Aug. 2, 1936 in Durango, the son of the late Irvin A. and Violet Tuttle Smith. Smith attended schools in Durango and was a graduate of Durango High School with the class of 1954. He attended Western State College in Gunnison, Colo. for two years. Smith was a United States Air Force vetran who served from Dec. 18, 1956 to Dec. 12, 1960. He married the former Joan Hansen in Durango on Dec. 26, 1966. Smith was the retired owner and operator of the King Coal Mine in Durango. He also worked as a driver for Flying J Transportation Company for the past year. He was a member of the Episcopal Church. Smith was a fisherman. Survivors include his wife, Joan of Rock Springs; his son, Ensign Kyle R. Smith who is stationed at Vance Air Force Base in Enid, Okla.; his daughter, Alicia D. Smith of Rock Springs; his brother, Floyd Smith of Estes Park, Colo.; two sisters, Irene Bacus of Pueblo, Colo. and Margie Carmean of Midland, Texas; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Smith was preceded in death by one sister, Velma Hitti. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 31, 1997 ELZA RAYMOND “RAY” WIRE ELKO, Nev.—Funeral services for Elza Raymond “Ray” Wire were conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, May 30, 1997 at the Emmanuel Baptist Church, 3309 Sweetwater Drive, Rock Springs. The Rev. Ken Silva conducted the services. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, north of Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Jon Beauregard Jr., Bobby Ainslee, Donald Kiehm, Robert Wire, Aaron Wire and Adam Dooly. Wire, 24, of 1002 West Sage Apt. 15, Elko, Nev. died at about 2 a.m. Saturday, May 24, 1997 in Elko. A resident of Elko for the past two years and former resident of Rock Springs, Wire was the victim of an apparent homicide. He was born Oct. 22, 1972 in Cheyenne, the son of Victor and Diana Ainslie Wire. Wire attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs Alternative High School with the class of 1991. He attended U.T.I. in Phoenix, Ariz. Wire married the former Hollie Quinton in Rock Springs Nov. 19, 1994. He was the owner and operator of R.J. Tree and Lawn in Elko. For the past year, Wire worked as a landscaper. He also worked as a driver for Domino’s Pizza. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. Survivors include his wife, Hollie of Elko; his parents, Victor and Diana Wire in Rock Springs; his son, Cristopher Wire of Elko; his daughter, Pepper Wire of Elko; his paternal grandmother, Clara Wire of Rock Springs; his maternal grandfather, Robert Ainslie of Hay Springs, Neb.; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by two brothers; his paternal grandfather; and maternal grandmother. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 7, 1997 MARGARET J. ZORN Funeral services for Margaret J. Zorn were conducted at 3 p.m. Friday, May 30, 1997 at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel, 263 East Flaming Gorge Way, Green River. Her son, Ray Zorn and nephew, Mike Boyer, conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearers were Todd Morley, Kim Morley, Paul Zorn, Chris Zorn, Rob Lacy and Make Barrera. Mrs. Zorn, 65, of 1700 Wilson Street, No. 42, Green River, died at 9 p.m. Monday, May 26, 1997 at her home. A resident of Green River for the past 27 years and former resident of Moab and Dragerton, Utah, Mrs. Zorn had been in ill health the past two months. She was born July 2, 1931 in Auburn, Ill. the daughter of the late Gilbert and Bessie Woolary Robinson. She attended Carbon County High School in Price, Utah and married Delbert K. Zorn in Wells, Nev. on May 24, 1949. Mrs. Zorn and her husband were the former managers of the Buckboard Campground. She enjoyed arts and crafts. Survivors include her husband, Delbert K. Zorn of Green River; two sons, Ray and wife Jayne of Kennewick, Wash. and Paul J. “P.J.” Zorn of Green River; one daughter, Debbie and husband, ray Haapala of Green River; one brother, Bill and wife, Ruby Robinson of Mountain Home, Idaho; four sisters, Norma Boyer, Wanda and husband, Herbert Hopkins, all of Green River, Mary and husband, Earl Lacy of Wendover, Utah, Betty Willhite of Houston, Texas; special friend, Bonnie Bingham of Green River; four grandchildren, Kim and wife, Kristi Morley of Elko, Nev.; Todd Morley of Elko; Paul Zorn of Yokosuka, Japan; Chris Zorn of Kennewick; two great-grandchildren, Ethan Morley and Chelsea Morley, both of Elko and several nieces and nephews, including Ginny Lacy and Lori Barrera, both of Green River. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Zorn was preceded in death by three brothers. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 7, 1997 MELVIN ROY KRAFT Funeral services for Melvin Roy Kraft were conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, May 31, 1997 at the Green River Church of Christ, 605 Clark Street, Green River. John Crandall conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearers were Ken Ballard, Tom Chapman, Tom Griffiths, Dave Buller, Ted Potter and Louie Finch. Kraft, 60, of 4040 Rio Verde Street, Green River, died at 10:10 a.m. Tuesday, May 27, 1997 at his home. A resident of Green River for the past 31 years and former resident of Bristow, Neb. Kraft had been in ill health the past two years. He was born May 31, 1936 in Lynch, Neb., the son of the late Fred Henry and Ethel Irene Hiserote Kraft. He attended schools in Lynch and married the former Betty Jane Meadows in Green River on June 30, 1964. Kraft was a U.S. Army veteran where he served from Sept. 9, 1958 to Aug. 31, 1964. He was a retired miner at Stauffer Chemical and Rhone Poulenc of Wyoming where he worked for 30 years until his retirement in July of 1996. He was a former member of the Stauffer Chemical Mine Rescue Team. Kraft enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping, snowmobiling, gardening and his family. He was a member of the Church of Christ and a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles No. 2350 of Green River. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Veldon and Wendy Kraft of Green River; one daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Jeremy Austin of Rock Springs; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Lloyd and LaVern Kraft of Lytton, Iowa and Bill and Nine Kraft of Howe, Texas; one sister and brother-in-law, Betty and Bob Carr of Alliance, Neb.; his mother-in-law, Nola Meadows of Green River; two grandchildren, Colton Kraft and Calisha Kraft, both of Green River; several aunts and uncles including Don and Edna Bartholow of Green River; several cousins, nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 7, 1997 FRANCES E. MEEKS BIG PINEY—A memorial mass for Frances E. Meeks was conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 31, 1997 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church in Big Piney. A vigil service was scheduled for 7 p.m. Friday, May 30, 1997 also at St. Ann’s. Mrs. Meeks, 86, died on May 6, 1997 in Casper. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 7, 1997 YOSHIKO OTA Funeral services for Yoshiko Ota were conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, June 2, 1997 at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion, Second and B Street, Rock Springs. The Rev. Russell Johnson officiated. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Dr. David Okano, Dr. Gary Okano, Kevin Ota, Kerry Ota, Kim Harunaga and Richard Kuramoto. Honorary pallbearers were Alan Harunaga, Dr. Doug Ota, Fred Dean and Brandon Okano. Mrs. Ota, 92, of 534 Lewis Street, Rock Springs, died at 4:40 p.m. Wednesday, May 28, 1997 at her home in Rock Springs. A resident of Rock Springs since 1939 and former resident of Quealy, Mrs. Ota had been in ill health since March of 1997. She was born Aug. 1, 1904 in Okayama-ken, Japan, the daughter of the late Mansoku and Mitsuyo Nakayama. Mrs. Ota attended schools in Japan and married Kenichi Ota in Okayama-ken, Japan on May 26, 1924. He preceded her in death on March 7, 1978. Mrs. Ota was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion. She enjoyed sewing, fishing and crafting. Survivors include one son, Dr. Roy Ota of Laramie; two daughters, Agnes Okano of Rock Springs and Yemiko Kuramoto of Redwood City, Calif.; one brother, Keoji Takeoshi of Hiroshima, Japan; 14 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Ota was preceded in death by one son, Toshio Ota; two daughters, Haruko Ota, who died in infancy and AIko Harunaga; and three brothers, Hajimi Nakayama, Shigeo Nakayama and Tamotsu Nakayama. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 7, 1997 FRANK MILAN YUGOVICH A mass of Christian burial for Frank Milan Yugovich was celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 31, 1997 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 p.m. Friday, May 30, 1997 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Interment was in the ST. Joseph’s Cemetery. Pallbearers were Justin Petersen, Daniel Petersen, Jack Adams, Robert Petersen, Mike Roich and Nick Roich. Yugovich, 72, of 1025 Lee Street, Rock Springs, died at 12:55 a.m. Wednesday, May 28, 1997 at Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River, where he had been a patient since May 22, 1997. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Yugovich had been in ill health for the past three years. He was born Oct. 21, 1924 in Rock Springs, the son of the late Frank and Mary Sushnik Yugovich. Yugovich attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1942. He worked as a yard clerk for Union Pacific Railroad from 1942 until his retirement in 1983. Yugovich was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows/SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Churches, the S.N.P.J. Lodge and the Knights of Columbus. He served as a rector Eucharistic minister for many years, and was an accomplished church bell chimer. Survivors include his cousins, Francse Adams, Tena Lenzi, Mary Roich, Jack Adams, Nick Roich, Mike Roich, and Helen Petersen, all of Rock Springs, Ann Menghini of Temple City, Calif., Bob Adams of Cheyenne, and Mary Anne Lenzi of Englewood, Colo. In addition to his parents, Yugovich was preceded in death by one brother, Anton L. “Tony” Yugovich, who died Feb. 21, 1993. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 7, 1997 JOHN F. ARAMBEL SR. A mass of Christian burial for John F. Arambel Sr. was celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 5, 1997 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway Avenue, Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 8 p.m. Wednesday, June 6, 1997 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Saint Joseph’s Cemetery. Pallbearers were David Arambel, Bob Arambel, Joseph Arambel, Michael Gaviotis, John Gaviotis and Robert P. Arambel. Honorary pallbearers were Christian Bunning, Emilio Costantino, Gerald Stout, Leon Jauregui, Simon Iberlin, John Iberlin, Maritn Harriet and Simon U. Harriet. Arambel, 73, of 227 H Street, Rock Springs, died shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs at 7:35 a.m. Saturday, May 31, 1997. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs and Boulder, Arambel became ill suddenly at his Midland Ranch. He was born Oct. 3, 1923 in Rock Springs, the son of the late John and Lucy Erramouspe Arambel. Arambel attended schools in Rock Springs, Sidney, Neb., and Canon City, Colo., and graduated from Holy Cross Abbey in Canon City with the class of 1943. He married the former Mary Louise Iberlin in Buffalo, July 23, 1955. Arambel was the lifelong owner and operator of Midland Livestock Company. He was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, Wyoming Stockgrowers Association, Wyoming Woolgrowers Association, and the Green River Cattleman’s Association. Arambel was also a member of the board of directors of North Side State Bank in Rock Springs for the past 28 years. He was a consular agent for the French Consulate. Survivors include his wife, Mary Louise of Rock Springs; two sons, John F. Arambel Jr. and Peter R. Arambel, both of Rock Springs; two daughters, Mrs. Donato (Martha A. Arambel) Judice of Rock Springs, and Mrs. Jeff (Mary Jeanne Arambel) Duni of Denver; two sisters, Anna Marie Gaviotis of Jackson, and Rosemary Abriani of Kemmerer; five grandchildren, Ben Arambel, Lou Arambel, Isabel Judice and Marc Judice, all of Rock Springs and Danielle Duni of Denver; one cousin, Leon Jauregui; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Arambel was preceded in death by one son, Thomas Paul Arambel; four brothers, Michael B., Robert P., Pete and Joseph Arambel; and one sister, Katherine Arambel; and one grandson, Thomas Elliott Arambel. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 7, 1997 KURT ARTHUR HOFFMANN A memorial service for Kurt Arthur Hoffmann was conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 4, 1997 at the Union Congregational Church, 350 Mansface, Green River. The Rev. John Finster conducted the service. He was cremated following the service. Hoffmann, 90, of 3141 Highway 374, Green River, died at 5:20 p.m. Saturday, May 31, 1997 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs, where he had been a patient for one day. Hoffmann was a resident of Green River since 1935 and former resident of Rock Springs, Milwaukee, Wis. and Germany. He was born July 17, 1906 in Liatkawe, Germany, the son of the late Rudolph and Ida Haenel Hoffmann. Hoffmann attended schools in Germany, and married the former Margarete Louise Schirbel in Milwaukee on March 19, 1930. She preceded him in death on January 21, 1997. Along with his wife, Margarete, Mr. Hoffmann was the owner and operator of the Hoffmann Motel in Green River for 35 years until his retirement in 1973, after which he operated Hoffmann Signs. He was a member of the Union Congregational Church, Masonic Blue Lodge, York Rite, Shrine. Hoffmann enjoyed tennis, snow skiing, water skiing, ice skating, fishing and computers. Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Mark Anthony and Janis B. Hoffmann of Grand Forks, N.D.; his daughter, Kay Ann Hart of Burke, Va.; six grandchildren, Kathryn Hart of Alexandria, Va., Kristin Hart Kelley and her husband, Chris of Fairfax, Va., Brian Hoffmann and his wife, Leslie of Louisville, Colo., Brenda Melicher and her husband, Jeff of Eveleth Minn.; Dale Hoffmann and his wife, Amy of Grand Forks, N.D., and Dave Hoffmann and fiancé, Amy McGregor of Westminster, Colo.; one great-grandson, Reed Patrick Melicher of Eveleth. In addition to his parents and wife, Hoffmann was preceded in death by one step-brother, William Kensche. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 7, 1997 HENRY FRANKLIN “HANK” SEALE EVANSTON - Funeral services for Henry Franklin “Hank” Seale were at the Crandall Funeral Home in Evanston, Wednesday, June 4, 1997 at 11 a.m. Interment followed in the Evanston City Cemetery. Seale, 61, died June 1, 1997 at his residence following a struggle with cancer. He was born Feb. 8, 1936 in Coleman, Texas to Henry Franklin and Annie Mae Johnson Seale. He married Patricia Ann Ridens, she preceded him in death in 1974. On Sept. 7, 1979 he married Catherine Urroz in Las Vegas, Nev. He was the owner/operator of Seale Oilfield Consultants, Ine and was a member of the Elks, and also the Petroleum Association of Wyoming and was a member of the Evanston Chamber of Commerce. Survivors include two sons, Terry Franklin Seale, of Salt Lake City and Rocky Allen Seale of Anchorage, Alaska; three sisters, Elaine Hardin of Weatherford, Texas, Beulah Easterling of Farmington, N.M. and Bernice Williams, of Apache Junction, Ariz.; and two grandsons, Cody and Chad He is preceded in death by his first wife, Patricia and one sister, Verma Helms. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 7, 1997 LENA DELAURENTE CAMERON SMITH ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, Ill.-- Services for Lena Delaurente Cameron Smith were conducted June 2, 1997 in Arlington Heights, Ill. Mrs. Smith, 87, died Friday, May 30, 1997 al Northwest Community Hospital in Arlington. Mrs. Smith was born Dec. 24, 1909 in Camp Fifty, Kan. She was a former Rock Springs resident. She married John Cameron, who preceded her in death and she later married Frank Smith, who also died. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Audrey Cameron, one daughter and son-in-law, Kay and Ralph Trossen; five grandchildren, Lori Reich, Kevin Cameron, Keith Cameron, Kathy Kuehn and Michael Trossen; and seven great-grandchildren Besides her two husbands, she was preceded in death by one brother and three sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 7, 1997 PAM WELSH MILTON, Fla. -- Burial for Pam Welsh was May 30 in Milton, Fla. Miss Welsh, 35, died May 27, 1997 in Milton. She was a former Rock Springs resident. She was the daughter of the late Ted and Pat Welsh of Reliance. She was born in Rock Springs Oct. 5, 1961. She is survived by one brother, Joe Welsh; two sisters, Cindy Moore and Tricia Smith, and nine nephews, all of Milton. She is also survived by her grandmother, Lillian Welsh of Rock Springs, and several aunts, uncles, and cousins, all of Rock Springs. She was preceded in death by both parents, her grandfather, Boots Welsh and grandmother, Betty McMillan, all of Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 7, 1997 QUINTIN DALE NELSON FERGUS FALLS, Minn. - Services for Quintin Dale Nelson were at 11 a.m. Friday, June 6, 1997 al Grace United Methodist Church, in Fergus Falls, Minn. The Rev. Robert Hoett officiated. Interment followed at Oak Grove Cemetery, in Fergus Falls. Nelson, 66, of Fergus Falls, Minn. died Tuesday, June 3, 1997, at his home. He was born Dec. 24, 1930, in Roseau, Minn., the son of Axel and Christine (Lisel) Nelson. He was raised on a farm near Roseau. After graduating from the Roseau High School, he attended the University of Minnesota where he met Harriet Syreen. They were married July 11, 1953, in Crosby, Minn. Nelson was in the U.S. Navy from 1956 through 1957. He worked in the carpet business from 1958 until his requirement in 1995. Fergus falls has been his home since 1970. He was a member of Grace United Methodist Church. Nelson is survived by his wife, Harriet; two daughters, Nancy (Scott) Palmer of Rock Springs, and Ann (Jeff) Ruotsalainen of Atlanta, Ga.; one son, Mitchell Nelson of Fergus Falls; One grandchild, Ashley Palmer of Rock Springs; three sisters, Mrs. Robert (Marie) Comstock, Mrs. Robert (Carol) Hetteen, and Mrs. Donald (Gloria) Hudlund all of Roseau and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Iver Nelson; sister, Amy Maiola and one nephew, Tom Maiola. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 7, 1997 BARBARA LOU BROWN Barbara Lou Brown, 60, of 453 Carmel Road, Merced, Calif. died shortly after being admitted to Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs at 8:r6 p.m. Tuesday, June 3, 1997. A resident of Merced for the past four years and former life long resident of Michigan City, Indiana, Mrs. Brown died following a lengthy illness while traveling through town. She was born Nov. 3, 1936 in Michigan City, the daughter of the late Lawrence and Margaret Rice Rozinski. She attended schools in Indiana. She was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church in Michigan City. Survivors include two sons, Ricky Brown of Michigan City and Curtis Brown of Merced; four daughters, Shelby Corley of Michigan City, Bonnie and Victoria Brown, both of Atlanta, Ga., and Pamela Brown of Merced; one brother, Jack Rozinski of Michigan City; two sisters, Shirley Hanna of Michigan City and Donna Patterson of Phoenix, Ariz.; 22 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Brown was preceded in death by one brother, Sonny Rozinski. She was cremated in Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 7, 1997 JEAN KUBIAK CUNDIEFF Memorial services for Jean Kubiak Cundieff were at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 1, 1997 at the Farson Community Hall. Mrs. Cundieff was born in Reagan, Texas, on Nov. 3, 1942 to John T. and Connie Snider Kubiak. She spent her childhood in Rockdale where she grew and became involved with sports, especially girl’s basketball where she played in the state playoffs under the guidance of Coach Ernie Laurence. Mrs. Cundieff graduated from Rockdale High School in May of 1961 and attended the University of Texas in Austin where she earned an undergraduate degree in education. She worked as a librarian at Blinn College and then began her teaching career at Sealy, Texas, where she taught in the third and fourth grades. On June 12, 1970, Mrs. Cundiet married Newton B. Cundieff, son of Vera Amelia (Finley) Cundieff and Newton Bernie Cundieff. Mrs. Cundieff moved to Alvin, Texas where she taught seventh and eighth grade reading in the Alvin Public Schools and Cundieff worked at the Monsanto Chemical Company for years. Mrs. Cundieff wrote a weekly column for the Alvin Sun and Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner in Wvoming, called “Happiness is Reading.” After living in the Houston area for a while, they moved to Farson where Mrs. Cundieff taught English, speech and drama in the Farson-Eden School District until June of 1996. She was named “Teacher of the Year" for the Farson-Eden School District. She later obtained her doctorate in education from UCLA. On May 3, 1997 Mrs. Cundieff died in the Seton Medical Center in Austin, Texas. Mrs cundieff had been struggling with cancer for the past several years. She is survived by her husband of Farson; daughter, Kay Mills and husband Kenny of Alvin; son, Colby Cundieff and wife Charity of Elko, Nev.; and grandchildren, John Wesley and Chessa Ann Cundieff of Elko. She is also survived by her parents, John and Connie Kubiak of Rockdale; brothers, Rep. Dan Kubiak of Rockdale, Dr. L.B. Kubiak and wife, Jenny Kay of Rockdale, Dr. Richard Kubiak and wife Linda of Giddings, and Leonard Kubiak and wife Rosemary of Rockdale; sister, Shirley Stewart and husband Ricky of Rockdale; and numerous nieces and nephews. She is also survived by numerous uncles and aunts including John Snider of Bremond, Willie Storemski of Reagan, Christine Knapick of Bremond Lewis Snider of Houston, Frank Kubiak und wife Marie of Rockdale, Floyd Kubiak of California, and Lee Kubiak of Houston. During the last stages of her cancer, Mrs. Cundieff managed to organize a self-help group for other cancer patients, called the Rockdale Cancer Support Group, and published a monthly cancer support group newsletter. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 14, 1997 ALICE A. ROBERTSON Funeral services for Alice A. Robertson were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, June 9, 1997 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk Street, Rock Springs. The Bishop Ray Overy of the LDS Church conducted the services. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were George J. Stetich Jr., Ray Chipp, Joe Giorgis, Harry Wales, Ole L. Anselmi and Edward Liska. Mrs. Robertson, 76, of 1005 Pilot Butte Avenue, Rock Springs, died at 4:59 p.m. Wednesday, June 4, 1997 at the LDS Medical Center in Salt Lake City where she had been a patient for the past six days. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Robertson died following a brief illness. She was born April 19, 1921 in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Harry and Annie Willson James. She attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School with the class of 1939. She married Joseph H. Robertson in Manila, Utah on June 10, 1941, and he preceded her in death on April 2, 1970. Mrs. Robertson worked for the Zanetti Bus Lines in Rock Springs for 17 years until her retirement in 1987. Survivors include her three sons, Joe E. Robertson Jr., Richard James Robertson and Vernon Gary Robertson, all of Rock Springs; one brother, Edward James of Rock Springs; six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Robertson was preceded in death by one grandson, Brian Scott Robertson; one sister, Gladys James; and one great-granddaughter, Evelyn Ranae Porter. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 14, 1997 LOUISE LESKOVEC A mass of Christian burial for Louise Leskovec was celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 11, 1997 at SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Avenue, Rock Springs. The Rev. Tom Sheridan officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 10, 1997 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk Street, Rock Springs. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Dr. Paul Zancanella, Dr. Donald Zancanella, Arthur Taucher, Harold Swanzy, Richard Frerichs and John Kure. Leskovec, 94, of 2210 Sheridan Street, Laramie, died at 7:08 a.m. on Sunday, June 8, 1997 at Community Care of America in Laramie. A resident of Laramie for the past seven years and former longtime resident of Rock Springs, Leskovec had been in ill health for the past two and one-half years. She was born June 21, 1902 in Zabnica, near Skofja Loka, Slovenia, the daughter of the late Peter and Katherine Dolinar Luzan. Mrs. Leskovec came to Rock Springs with her mother in April of 1910 to join her father. She attended elementary school and Rock Springs High School. Mrs. Leskovec married Matthew Leskovec on Oct. 2, 1921 at SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs. They operated a small dry goods store for 10 years until the Great Depression. Her husband preceded her in death on March 14, 1974. Mrs. Leskovec moved to Laramie to reside with her daughter in 1990. She was a member of Lodge No. 86, American Slovenia Catholic Union, and its treasurer for many years. Mrs. Leskovec was also a member of SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs until moving to Laramie where she was a member of Saint Paul’s Newman Center. Mrs. Leskovec was also a member of ST. Monica’s Sodality, Young-at-Heart Senior Citizen’s Center and Catholic Golden Age in Rock Springs. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Lillian and James Zancanella of Laramie; there grandchildren and their spouses, Paul and Vicky Zancanella of Rock Springs, Doanld and Dorene Zancanella of Albuquerque, N.M. and Jean and Richard Frerichs of Salt Lake City; six great-grandchildren, Matt Zancanella of Riverton, Bryel and ReAnn Zancanella, botho f Rock Springs, Anthony and Jean Louise Zancanella, both of Albuquerque and Brian Frerichs of Salt Lake City; one great-grandson, Keeton Zancanella of Riverton; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Leskovec was preceded in death by a daughter, Elsie Louise, two brothers, Leo and Peter Luzan; and one sister, Molly Zaversnik. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 14, 1997 STEVEN RAY SCHRECK An informal memorial service for Steven Ray Schreck was conducted Sunday, June 8, 1997 at the home of Guy and Pat Schreck, 1300 Upland Way, Green River. The Rev. Richard Carlson conducted the service. Schreck, 34, died May 23, 1997 in Reno, Nev. Schreck was born Sept. 23, 1962 in Lewisburg, Pa., the son of Guy and Pat Schreck. He was a Rawlins High School graduate, a Navy veteran and earned a degree in computer electronics. Survivors include his parents of Green River; one daughter, Amber Schreck of Sheridan; two sisters, Lisa Schnell and family of Illinois, and Cynthia Schreck of Green River; and other family members. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 14, 1997 GEORGE MILOJEVICH POWERS, Ore. - Memorial services for George Milojevich were Saturday, May 31, 1997 at the Powers Church of God, Powers, Ore. The Rev. Kenneth Stevens officiated. Milojevich, 81, died May 26, 1997 in Powers of cancer. He was born Aug. 22, 1915 in Rock Springs to Milan and Anne (Lozar) Milojevich. He was also a resident of Stansbury. Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Mae Milojevich of Powers; daughters and sons-in-law, Florence and Matt Matthews of Goleta, Calif., and Jayne and John Klarin of San Pedro, Calif.; sons and daughters-in-law, Jay and Lucy Milojevich of Medford, Ore., and Ray and Donna Milojevich of Portland, Ore; 11 grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and brothers and sisters-in-law, Sam and Noreen Milojevich of Stockton, Calif., and John and Stella Milojevich of Apple Valley, Calif. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Louis Milojevich; and a sister, Florence Milojevich. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 14, 1997 PEGGY JANE McDOWELL LYMAN - Funeral services for Peggy Jane McDowell were held in the Bridger Valley Baptist Church on Friday, June 13, 1997 at 11 a.m. Interment was in the Fort Bridger Cemetery. Mrs. McDowell, 64, died June 8, 1997 in Lyman. She was born Jan. 15, 1933 in El Dorado, Kan., the daughter of James Leo and Lillian Beatrice (Russell) Willhite. On Oct. 1, 1950 she married Robert Farr McDowell in Pratt, Kan. She was a member of the Bridger Valley Baptist Church. Mrs. McDowell was an Avon representative and organized the Muscular Sclerosis Support Group. She is survived by her husband, Robert Fart McDowell of Lyman; sons and daughters-in-law, Donald Ray and Cindy McDowell of Green River, Jerry Dean and Sharon McDowell of Mounds View, Minn., John Farr and Bobbie Kae McDowell of Lyman, and Michael James and Jacqueline McDowell of Wellsville, Utah; one son, Eugene Dale McDowell of Robertson; two sisters, Marion Lucine Freeman of Mooresville, N.C., and Patricia R. Lewis of Wichita, Kan.; and 14 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother, Gordon Willhite and two infant brothers, Bobby Keith and Duane Russell Willhite. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 14, 1997 RONALD J. DANIELS, M.D. NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. - Services for Ronald J. Daniels, M.D. were conducted Thursday, June 12 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church in Whittier. A private burial service followed in Newport Beach. Daniels died Monday, June 9, 1997. A resident of Newport Beach, Calif., Daniels had practiced internal medicine in Whittier, Calif., since 1958. Born Oct. 7, 1926, Daniels was the son of Clarence and Katie Daniels of Rock Springs. He graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1994 and served in the U.S. Army. He attended medical school at Creighton University in Omaha, Neb. He is survived by his mother, wife, Jody; sons, Joe and Marc, daughter, Michelle; sister and brother-in-law, Pat and Marvia Pippin; niece, Deirdra Pippin; and nephews, Christopher and Allen Pippin. He was preceded in death by his father, Clarence, in 1990. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 14, 1997 WILLIAM SPENCE TOOELE, Utah - Services for William Spence were Friday, June 13 at 11 a.m. at the Tooele Stake Center at 253 South 200 East, Tooele. Interment was in the Tooele City Cemetery. Pallbearers were nephews, Gary Spence, Russ Spence, Rudy Gunter; grandsons, Aaron Spence and Mark Spence and cousin Michael Spence. Honorary pallbearers were Richard English, nephews, Brian Kershisnik, Ron Sartori and Huston Twitchell. Spence, 83, died June 9, 1997 in Sandy, Utah, from complications from pneumonia. He was born March 16, 1914 in Reliance, the son of William R. (Scotty) Spence and Catherine Williams. He married Janet Madsen June 2, 1950. The marriage was sealed June 1, 1951 in the Salt Lake Temple. Spence attended Reliance High School, the University of Utah and Brigham Young University. He graduated from BYU in 1946. He worked in Rock Springs as a junior high teacher of U.S. history for nine years. He taught 22 years in Tooele, Utah, where he retired in 1978. He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in the capacity as stake Sunday school president, stake missionary and ward executive secretary. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps from 1943 to 1945 in New Guinea in World War II. He also served in the Civilian Conservation Corps prior to the war. Spence is survived by his wife, Janet, of Tooele; sons and daughters-in-law, William R. and Deana of Pleasant Grove, Utah, and Kenneth M. and Sharon of Tooele; one sister, Audrey Twitchell of Cheyenne; eight grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers Charles and Major General James L. Spence and one sister, Ellen Kovach. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 21, 1997 RICHARD L. BUSSART A mass of Christian burial for Richard L. Bussart was celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, June 16, 1997 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 900 Hitching Post Drive, Green River. The Rev. Tom Sheridan of Our Lady of Sorrows/SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church officiated. A wake service with rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Sunday, June 15, 1997 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Green River. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery. Pallbearers were Michael Beckum, Christopher Adams, Craig Reed, Frank Ferlic, Ford Bussart and Keith Ramon. Honorary pallbearers were Kent Ramon, Robb Ramon and Gary BUssart. Bussart, 79, 401 North First East, Green River, died at 12:35 p.m. Wednesday, June 11, 1997 at the LDS Medical Center in Salt Lake City where he had been a patient since June 4, 1997. A lifelong resident of Green River, Bussart died following a brief illness. He was born on Oct. 4, 1917 in Frontier, the son of the late Ford and Bridget Moeckler Bussart. Bussart attended schools in Green River and was a graduate of Green River High School with the class of 1936. He attended the University of Wyoming for three years. Bussart married the former Elda Droege in Green River on June 3, 1942. He served as part of the Railroad Battalion in the U.S. Army during World War II. Bussart worked as a switchman, yardmaster and brakemaster for the Union Pacific Railroad for 42 years until his retirement in October of 1977. Bussart was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. He was a bowler and was a member of the Union Pacific Old Timers. Survivors include his wife, Elda of Green River; one daughter, Carla Adams of Green River; three grandchildren, Shauna Rood and Michael Beckum, both of Green River and Christopher Adams of Lyman; two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter, Shannon Marie Ferlic; one brother, Ford Bussart and two sisters, Georgia Spencer and Edna Rhodes. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 21, 1997 EVELYN SUE BABEL A mass of Christian burial for Evelyn Sue Babel was celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, June 20, 1997 at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway, Rock Springs. The Rev. Tom Sheridan officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 19, 1997 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Donald Gurwell, David Babel, Erik Babel, Lance DeBernardi, Bret DeBernardi and Randall Phelps. Honorary pallbearers were Chris Sutler, Nicklaus Sutler, Darrell Gurwell, William Crawford, Fred Sutler and Donald Babel. Mrs. Babel, 81, of 1704 South River, Saratoga, died at about 5:30 p.m. Monday, June 16, 1997 at the home of her son in Saratoga. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Babel had been in ill health the past two months. She was born in Irvona, Pa., on Sept. 17, 1915, the daughter of the late William C. and Bertha L. DeWalt Harnish. She attended schools in Irvona and was a graduate of Irvona High School with the class of 1932. She married Steven Louis Babel in Irvona on July 9, 1936 and he preceded her in death on Dec. 5, 1995. Mrs. Babel worked as a grocery checker for the Union Mercantil and Safeway in Rock Springs for many years. She also worked as a clerk at the Little America Gift Shop. Mrs. Babel was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons, Gary Lee Babel of Saratoga and Paul Babel of Star Valley; one daughter, Mrs. Gary (Nan) DeBernardi of Salt Lake City; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Babel was preceded in death by one sister, Catherine Diehl. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 21, 1997 VICTOR W. KERSHISNIK A mass of Christian burial for Victor W. Kershisnik was celebrated at 1 p.m. Friday, June 20, 1997 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 6 p.m. Thursday, June 19, 1997 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. Interment was in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jim Taucher, David Taucher, Lawrence Pivic, Keith Kershisnik, Jack Kershisnik and Tom Kershisnik. Honorary pallbearers were Frank Kershisnik, Art Taucher, Lenny Hay, Ben Frades, Lou Chetterbock and Anthony Gallegos. Kershisnik, 80, 1116 Edgar St., Rock Springs, died at 10:12 a.m. Wednesday, June 18, 1997 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient for several hours. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Kershisnik died following a sudden illness. He was born Nov. 11, 1916 in Rock Springs, the son of the late Max and Mary Taucher Kersehisnik. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1935. Kershisnik served in the United States Army during World War II from 1941-1945. He married the former Kathleen (Kay) Lawton at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs on Jan. 29, 1946. Kershisnik worked as a printer for the Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner for 36 years. He later went to work as a postal worker for the Rock Springs United States Post Office for 12 years until his retirement in 1981. Kershisnik’s pursuits included golfing, fishing, hunting, watching television and spending time with is grandchildren. He was a member of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, the American Fraternal Union and the Catholic Golden Age. Survivors include his wife, Kay Kershisnik of Rock Springs; two sons, Gerald Kershisnik and wife, Veda of Rock Springs, and Jim Kershisnik and wife, Sally of Sandy, Utah; one daughter, Dianne Blazovich and husband, Jim of Rock Springs; six grandchildren, Michael Kershisnik of Omaha, Neb., Kauleen Gallegos and husband, Anthony of Ogden, Utah, Laurie and Brian Kershisnik, both of Sandy, Jerod Blazovich and wife, Jill of Midvale, Utah, and Kristin Blazovich of Rock Springs; one nephew, Max Kershisnik and wife, Jan of Rockford, Ill.; several cousins including Art Taucher of Rock Springs and his close friends, Lou and Nora Chetterbok of Rock Springs and Ben Frades of Fremont, Calif. In addition to his parents, Kershisnik was preceded in death by one brother, Max Kershisnik Jr.; two sisters, Mary Novicki and Ann Gornick; and two brothers and one sister, who died in infancy. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 21, 1997 CLYDE DEAN ROMINE DENVER—Graveside services for Clyde Dean Romine were in Denver at Fort Logan National Cemetery, Friday, June 13, 1997 at 2 p.m. Romine of Adams County, Colo., died June 9, 1997 in Thornton, Colo., at 76. He was born Feb. 28, 1921 in Erie, Kan., to Ray and Isa (Jones) Romine. He married Edith Wright on Oct. 26, 1940 in Platte city, Mo. He entered the Army Air Force on Dec. 28, 1942. He served in World War II and flew in a B-17 as a crew chief and top turret gunner. Romine earned a EAME Service Medal with two Bronze Stars and an Air Medal with two Oak Leaf Clusters. He received his honorable discharge Sept. 23, 1945. Romine worked for the Dowell-Divison of Dow Chemical as a regional maintenance engineer. He retired in February of 1983. His interests included gardening, traveling and feeding the squirrels peanuts on the patio. He is survived by his wife, mother, Isa Ahring of Chanute, Kan.; son, Kenneth Romine of Manteca, Calif.; daughters, Patricia Romine of Westminster, Colo., and Linda Romine of Thornton; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Romine was preceded in death by his father and his brother, Robert. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 21, 1997 JOSEPH E. MEEKS URIE—Funeral services for Joseph E. Meeks were on Saturday, June 14, 1997 at the Urie LDS Stake Center at 11 a.m. Interment was in the Fort Bridger Cemetery. Meeks, 69, died Tuesday, June 10, 1997 in Mountain View. He was born March 25, 1928 in Mountain View, the son of Joseph William and Merna Jean (Rounds) Meeks. He was a member of the LDS Church. His pursuits included hunting, fishing, camping and throwing horseshoes. He is survived by two sons, Ross Meeks of Rock Springs, and Scott Meeks of Mountain View; two stepsons, Steven Kennah of Lonetree and Victor Kennah of Fort Bridger; two daughters, Vicki Jo VanAlstine of Salt Lake City and Amy Meeks of Mountain View; five brothers, Jack Meeks of Mountain View, Blaine Meeks of Mountain View, Wynn Meeks of Diamondville, Boyd Meeks of Evanston, and Forest Meeks of Highland, Utah; one sister, Dorothy Regan of Evanston; and three grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 21, 1997 MARGARET JANET KRELL Funeral services for Margaret Janet Krell were conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 17, 1997 at the Union Congregational Church, 350 Mansface, Green River. The Rev John Finster conducted the services. Graveside funeral services and interment were conducted at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 17, 1997 at the South Lincoln Cemetery in Kemmerer. Pallbearers were Sean Brause, Shayne Brause, Chriss Krell, Mike Krell, Todd Krell, Jim Walker, Noel Welch and Charlie Welch. Mrs. Krell, 78, of 4410 Clark Street, Green River, died at 2:53 p.m. Wednesday, June 11, 1997 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs, where she had been a patient for one day. A resident of Green River for the past 22 years and former resident of LaBarge, Kemmerer and Kansas, Mrs. Krell had been in ill health for the past few years. She was born June 28, 1918 in Liberal, Kan., the daughter of the late John and Nettie Corzine Long. Mrs. Krell attended schools in Blue Bell Community near Liberal and married George Bertholt Krell in Liberal on Nov. 11,. 1936. He preceded her in death on Feb 20, 1991. Mrs. Krell was a member of the Union Congregational Church. She spent time with her family, at church and with her friends. Survivors include one son, George F. Krell of Laramie; one daughter, Mrs. Bud Leroy (Margaret) Brause of Hermiston, Ore.; three sisters, Audrey Glenn of Hooker, Okla., Orpha Patterson and Elizabeth Orde, both of Harper, Kan.; 13 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Krell was preceded in death by two sons, Walter C. and Elvin B. Krell --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 21, 1997 MARIO JOSEPH MOSER SALT LAKE CITY - Funeral services for Mario Joseph Moser were Tuesday, June 17, at 11 a.m. at the Goff Mortuary in Salt Lake City. Interment was in the Draper Cemetery, Draper, Utah. Moser, 83, died in Utah June 13, 1997. Moser was born Jan. 9, 1914 in Superior to Joseph and Dominica Prada Moser. He married Farol Jensen and they were later divorced. He married Wanda Banks in 1941. Their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple and they divorced in 1988. Moser moved to Riverton, Utah, in 1928 and graduated from Jordan High School in 1931. He was employed by Salt Lake County from 1953 to 1974 and also farmed. He moved to St. George in 1977. Moser was a member of the LDS Church, served in the U.S. Army from 1943 to 1945 and was a member of the VFW. While in St. George, he was past president of the National Federation of the Blind. Survivors include his children, Loran Moser, Dennis Moser, Dawna Robinson, Lynda Berg, John Moser, Jolynn Peck, Allen Moser, Norman Guy Moser, Carma Stewart, LaMont Moser, Bobbie Hiatt, Bonnie Workman, Cheryl Thomas, Debbie Gray and Holly Stonehocker; 44 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; his sister, Mary Mark, and special sweetheart, Edna Horner. He was preceded in death by his son, Sherril Moser, and his brother, Leno Moser. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 28, 1997 MARTHA LAVINA HOWE Funeral services for Martha Lavina Howe were conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 18, 1997 at the Mount Scott Funeral Home, 4205 Southeast 59th Ave., Portland, Ore. Graveside funeral services and interment were conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 21, 1997 at the Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs. Tom Peacock of First United Methodist Church conducted the services. Mrs. Howe, 79, of 4601 Southeast 39th Ave. No. 402, Portland, died at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, June 14, 1997 at the Menlo Park Care Center in Portland. A longtime resident of Portland and former longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Howe had been in ill health for the past year. She was born on Aug. 8, 1917 in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Charles and Alice Wilde Lightner. Mrs. Howe attended schools in Rock Springs. She married Lee Howe in Vancouver, Wash., and he preceded her in death in 1987. Mrs. Howe was a member of the Moose Lodge in Tillamook, Ore., where she worked as a cook and bartender for many years until her retirement in 1987. Her hobbies included crocheting. Survivors include her daughter, Betty Alexander of Portland; her sister, Lois Hendrick of Farson; seven grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Virginia Bauman; one brother, Tom Lightner; and four sisters, Bess and Ann Reddon, Sis Ditton and Gert Johnson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 28, 1997 JOSEPH B. LUCK Funeral services for Joseph B. Luck were conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 21, 1997 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Tom Sheridan officiated. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Pallbearers were Martin Besso, Buzzy Graham, Stephen Allen, Ed Myska, Steve Luck, Ed Luck, Greg Luck and Paul Reuter. Luck, 81, of 1207 Ninth St., Rock Springs, died at 5 a.m. Tuesday, June 17, 1997 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs, where he had been a patient since June 4. 1997. A longtime resident of Rock Sprigs and former resident of Vernal, Utah, Luck had been in ill health for the past several years. He was born March 27, 1916 in Vernal, the son of the late Joseph E. and Laura Mae Campbell Luck. Luck attended schools in Vernal. He and the former Frances Ann Marcina were married by Monsignor Albin Gnidovec in Rock Springs on June 26, 1939. Luck worked as a duckbill operator and faceman for Union Pacific Coal Company in Reliance from 1940 to 1945. He then worked as a fireman for Union Pacific Railroad from 1945 to 1947. Luck also worked in the Civilian Conservation Corps at Moon Lake and later at his father’s sawmills. He later worked on the dam at Oak Park in Ashley National Forest. Luck was a maintainer for the Wyoming State Highway Department for 35 years until his retirement on Sept.30, 1982. He was a member of the LDS Church. Luck was also a fisherman. Survivors include his wife, Frances of Rock Springs; two sons, Kent Luck of Burbank, Calif., and Michael Luck of Rock Springs; two daughters, Jo Ann Luck-Johnson and Laureen Luck, both of Rock Springs; three brothers, Eldon and Homer Luck, both of Vernal, and Lynn Luck of St. George, Utah; four grandchildren, Deanna Johnson of San Diego, Cheryl Pajak of Minneapolis, and Randy Michael Luck and Robby Steven Luck, both of Green River; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Luck was preceded in death by one son, Paul Luck who died in infancy and two brothers, Bob and Lawrence Luck. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 28, 1997 GOMER JOSEPH SNEDDON A memorial service for Gomer Joseph Sneddon was conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 21, 1997 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Bishop George Herd of the LDS Church conducted the services. Inurnment was in the Mountain View Cemetery. Sneddon, 78, of 24 Cedar St., Rock Springs, died at 6:10 p.m. Thursday, June 19, 1997 at Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs, where he had been a patient since May 19, 1997. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Sneddon had been in ill health for the past three months. He was born on March 27, 1919 in Frontier, the son of the late Thomas and Margaret Dyett Sneddon. Sneddon attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1936. Sneddon enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Force in 1943, serving as a pilot during World War II. He married the former Patricia Wilson in Rock Springs on April 1, 1946, and she preceded him in death on July 20, 1991. Sneddon was a lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Air Force until his retirement in 1966. He later went to work as a foreman for Blair and Hay Ranch from 1966 to 1977. Sneddon then worked in the maintenance department for Sweetwater County until his retirement in 1991. Sneddon was a member of the American Legion in Cheyenne. Survivors include his son, James D. Sneddon of Rock Springs; his daughter, Mrs. Robert J. (Ramona) Christensen of Cheyenne; two grandchildren, Tammara K. Christensen of Huntington Beach, Calif., and Robert G. Christensen of Cheyenne; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Sneddon was preceded in death by two sisters, Catherine Sneddon and Margaret Teters and one brother, Robert Sneddon. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 28, 1997 EDWARD DANIEL McCARROLL FORT BRIDGER - A memorial service for Edward Daniel McCarroll was conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, June 27, 1997 at the American Legion Hall in Fort Bridger. Military graveside services and inurnment were conducted at the Fort Bridges Cemetery in Fort Bridger. McCarroll, 56, Of 111 First St., Lyman, died at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 14, 1997 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs where he had been a patient for one day. A lifelong resident of Lyman, McCarroll had been in ill health for the past year. He was born on Sept. 29, 1940 in Lyman, the son of the late James Leo and Mary Carrick Lees McCarroll. McCarroll attended schools in Lyman and was a graduate of Lyman High School with the class of 1958. He was a retired U.S. Army veteran, who served in Korea. McCarroll worked as a dozer Operator in the stock pile FMC Corporation for 29 years. McCarroll married the former Lona Smith in Evanston June 7, 1996. He was a member of the Bridger Valley American Legion, and he spent time in the mountains. Survivors include his wife, Lona of Lyman; three sons, Phillip Daniel, Adam Edward and Andrew James McCarroll, all of Lyman; two stepsons, James T. Smith and wife, Ruth and Oren Steven Smith Jr., all of Lyman; four daughters, Lily Echo West and husband Jeffrey and Misty Jo Campbell and husband Ian, all of Mountain View, Trooly Ann Harker and husband Mike and Brandy Ladawn McCarroll, all of Salt Lake City; one stepdaughter, Desiree Gunn of Lyman; one brother, Robert Dewar of Lyman; one sister, Mary Isabelle Eyre of Green River; eight grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents McCarroll was preceded in death by one brother, James Carrick Dewar. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 28, 1997 EDUARDO MATA JR. A memorial service for Eduardo Mata Jr. was conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 24, 1997 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel of Our Lady of Sorrows/SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Churches officiated. Military services were conducted by the American Legion and VFW Club. Mata, 41, of 222 Gateway Blvd., Space No. 56, Rock Springs, was found dead on June 22, 1997, 0.7 miles south of the intersection of U.S. Highway 191 and Little Firehole Road, 7.8 miles southwest of Rock Springs, Wyoming. A resident of Rock Springs for the past one year and former resident of North Carolina, Mata was born on July 7, 1955 in San Antonio, Texas. Mata enlisted in the United States Marine Corps on Sept.2 4, 1975. He was a retired veteran of the Gulf War. At the time of his retirement on May 31, 1996, Mata had achieved the rank of gunnery sergeant. He later worked as a service crewman for Jim Elmer’s Home Center. He married the former Gabriela Allison Aragon in Vista, Calif. on Jan. 6, 1984. Mata was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. His pursuits included weightlifting, fitness, fishing and hunting. Survivors include his wife, Gabriela of Rock Springs; one son, Danny Edwards Mata of Rock Springs; three daughters, Rosita and Melinda Mata, both of Rock Springs, and Misty Denise Mata of San Antonio; four sisters, Rosa, Martha, Cruz and Antonia, all of San Antonio; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. The body was then returned to San Antonio for funeral services and interment. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 28, 1997 RONALD J. DANIELS, M.D. NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.—Services for Ronald J. Daniels, M.D. were Thursday, June 12 at 11 a.m. at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Whittier, Calif. A private burial service followed in Newport Beach, Calif. Dr. Daniels, 70, died Monday, June 9, 1997. A resident of Newport Beach, Dr. Daniels had practiced internal medicine in Whittier since 1958. Born Oct. 7, 1926, Dr. Daniels was the son of Clarence and Katie Daniels of Rock Springs. He graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1944 and served in the U.S. Army. He attended medical school at Creighton University in Omaha, Neb. He is survived by his mother, Katie; wife, Jody, sons, Joe and Marc; daughter, Michelle; sister and brother-in-law, Pat and Marvia Pippin; niece, Dierdra Pippin; and nephews, Christopher and Allen Pippen. He was preceded in death by his father, Clarence in 1990. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 28, 1997 VIRGINIA J. SWIATEK CLARION, Pa.—Services for Virginia J. Swiatek were Wednesday, June 18 in Clarion, Pa., with burial in Clarion. Mrs. Swiatek, 72, former Rock Springs resident, died Thursday, June 12, 1997 in Phoenix, Ariz. She was born Jan. 1, 1925 in Tamaqua, Pa., a daughter of Ulysses and Helen Delp. She married Walter E. Swiatek in March of 1955. She was a licensed practical nurse who served in World War II. She was a member of Eastern Star No. 79 in Ohio, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary No. 2350 in Green River, life member of the American Legion Archie Hay Post 24 in Rock Springs and the Moose Club. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Ed (Sarah) Mazurkiewicz of Valparaiso, Ind., and Mrs. Del (Helen) Baker of Phoenix; two sons, Ulysses Swiatek, Rock Springs, and Virgil Swiatek, Beaver Falls, Pa.; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Walter T. Swiatek in October of 1977, her husband in November of 1987, and both her parents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 28, 1997 TROY ALLEN SWAIN LARAMIE-Funeral services for Troy Allen Swain were conducted Thursday, June 26, 1997, at 10 a.m. at the Buck Heggie Funeral Home in Laramie with the Rev. Ivan Byrd officiating. Interment followed at Greenhill Cemetery. Casket bearers were Freddie Harnden, Kevin Table, Eric Christapher, Eddie Mabbitt, Mark Table and Mike Johnson. Honorary bearers were Joe Crosier, R.C. Decker, Robert Decker and the Rev. Matthew Holaday. Swain, 18, of Laramie, died Friday, June 29, 1997, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born on March 31, 1979 in Laramie, a son of John Helgeson and Charlene Swain. He attended public schools in Laramie and Rock Springs. His pursuits included fishing, hunting, motorcycles and hanging out with his friends. He was a first degree yellow belt in Taekwando. Survivors include his mother, Charlene Farris, Walden, Colo.; his father, John Helgeson, Laramie; a sister, Amanda Helgeson, Laramie; a son, Dakotta A. Sanders, Laramie; maternal grandmother, Arlene Swain, Laramie; paternal grandfather, Orval Johnson, Laramie; two great-grandmother, Hattie Bartlett, Laramie and Francis Apodaca, Cheyenne;a nd several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Barbara I. Johnson, and two grandfathers, Charles Swain and Harold Helgeson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 28, 1997 DONALD ROBERT O’DELL CASPER - Services for Donald Robert O'Dell were Tuesday, June 24 at 2 p.m. at St. Mark's Episcopal Church. The Rev. Royce Brown officiated. Burial was in the Highland Cemetery. O'Dell, 70, of Casper, died June 20, 1997 at his home in Casper. He was born on Nov. 18, 1926 in Rock Springs, the son of John G. and Celia (Sprowell) O'Dell. He grew up and attended school in Rock Springs, graduating from Rock Springs High School in 1944. Ile then attended Washington University under the Army Specialized Training Reserve Corp. In March of 1945 he entered active service and completed Air Force Basic Training and served as a flight engineer with the 4th Airdrome Squadron at Nickles Field in Manila, Philippine Islands. He received his discharge in November, 1946. Helater completed an apprenticeship program in cabinet building. In 1958, he received his bachelor of science degree from the University of Wyoming and in 1968 he received a master of arts degree from Colorado State College. He married Dolores Holihan on June 9, 1960 at the Episcopal Church in Jackson. He was a life member of BPOE No. 1353 in Casper and member of Carpenters Local 1564, Casper. After teaching for one year at Fort Washakie, he began teaching in 1960 for the Natrona County School District. He taught woodshop and math at Dean Morgan Junior High and CY Junior High. He later taught woodshop at Natrona County High School and implemented a construction program in which students built houses and portable classrooms. His pursuits included hunting and fishing and various building projects. O'Dell is survived by his wife, Delores of Casper; a brother, Douglas O'Dell and a sister, Dorothy Holmes, both of Laramie; a twin sister, Donna Bretthauer of Fullerton, Calif.; and a sister, Edna Pryich of Casper. Also surviving are two sons by a previous marriage and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Mildred Hoff, and one brother, Howard. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 4 and 5, 1997 WALTER “ED” MAGEE Memorial services for Walter “Ed” Magee were conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, June 28, 1997 at Samuel Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs. Inurnment took place at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. A former resident of Rock Springs, Magee died on May 16, 1997 in Snohomish, Wash., after a long-fought battle with cancer. He was born April 29, 1920 in Oakland, Miss. He was the son of Walter Magee and Caroline Ford Magee. He married Emma Taylor in Rock Springs on Aug. 3, 1973. Magee was a veteran of World War II who served in the U.S. Army at T-5th grade. He had worked as a carpenter for many years and operated his own construction business in Rock Springs and also in Snohomish. He is survived by four children, Walter E. Magee Jr. and wife Kathy; Lynn Morris and Joyce A. Dawson and husband Bill, all of Mississippi and Michael Magee and wife Cathy of Texas; two stepchildren, Jeanne Zueck and husband Robert of Rock Springs and Edward Taylor of Arizona; one sister, Frances Courtad and husband, Ed Courtad of Washington; and one sister-in-law, Maxine Magee of Washington. He has several nephews and nieces; 13 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Joseph Magee of Washington. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 4 and 5, 1997 TILLIE C. OLIN Funeral services for Tillie C. Olin were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, June 30, 1997 at the Monroe Avenue Baptist Church, 295 Monroe Ave., Green River. The Rev. Charles Grubb conducted the services with the Rev. Richard Carlson of the Rock Springs Evangelical Free Church. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery. Pallbearers were Randle Toole, Tim Twomey, Rich Fischer, Rob Fischer, Chad Fischer and Darrel Melvin. Mrs. Olin, 87, of 530 Ironwood St., Green River, died at 8:08 p.m. Wednesday, June 25, 1997 at her home in Green River. A resident of Green River since July of 1981 and former resident of Carlsbad, N.M., Mrs. Olin died following a lengthy illness. She was born on Aug. 24, 1909 in Summit, Mich., the daughter of the late Charles and Wilhemina Bjornel Gustafson. Mrs. Olin attended schools in Summit and married Birger Olin in Evanston, Ill., on July 23, 1932. He preceded her in death on Dec. 23, 1991. Mrs. Olin was a member of the Monroe Avenue Baptist Church and the Golden Hour Senior Citizens Center. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, James and Barbara Olin of Angleton, Texas; her daughter and son-in-law, Evelyn and Thomas Moore of Green River; one sister, Edle Johnson of Poplar, Wis.; four grandchildren, Laurie and Jim Moore, both of Green River and Jennifer Autry and her husband, Trey and Wendy Olin, both of Angleton; two great-grandchildren, Kaitlyn Olin and Tyler Autry, both of Angleton; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Olin was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles and Robert Gustafson; and two sisters, Ann Caldeen and Victoria Fredricks. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 4 and 5, 1997 FRANKLIN CORNELIUS PETERSEN Funeral services for Franklin Cornelius Petersen were at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 1, 1997 at the Green River LDS 1st Ward Chapel, 1000 West 4th North in Green River. Interment took place in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Petersen, 79, of 245 W. Flaming Gorge Way, Green River, died at 1:35 a.m. Saturday, June 28, 1997 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs after a short illness. He was born Oct. 16, 1917 in Robertson, the son of Marcus Cornelius and Ida Marie Bruggen Petersen. Petersen attended school sin Green River and graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1935. He became a chartered life underwriter. He married Donnette Butters on June 7, 1940 in Green River. Petersen worked as a yardmaster for Union Pacific Railroad for 26 years and also as an insurance agent for Springs Insurance for 15 years until his retirement in 1980. He served as a board member of the Sweetwater County Welfare Department, 12 years as state representative and two years as chairman. He was the district leader for National Census 1970, president of the Wyoming Association of Life Underwriters 1962-63; and was appointed commissioner of the association in 1966. He ran for state representative in 1956 and county commissioner in 1962, 1968 and 1970. Petersen was appointed by Gov. Stan Hathaway a member of the Air Resource Council for the State of Wyoming in 1971. He served as board member and president of Rolling Green Country Club in 1988. Petersen was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served as ward clerk, 2nd Counselor in Bishopric, Green River 1st Ward Bishop in 1956 and chairman of the Building Fund Committee in 1957. His pursuits included golfing, fishing, hunting and gardening. Survivors include his wife, Donnette of Green River; three sons, Gene Franklin Petersen of Boulder, Colo., Marcus Butters Petersen and Lyle Butters Petersen, both of Green River; one daughter, Judy Kay Wilks of Kailua, Hawaii; one sister, Juanita Horton of Green River; 10 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Marcus, Martin and Theodore. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 4 and 5, 1997 JOANN TUCKER Funeral services for JoAnn Tucker were conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 2, 1997 at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel, 263 East Flaming Gorge Way in Green River. The Rev. Daniel York of the First Assembly of God conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearers were Chuck Tucker Jr., Rusty Tucker, Jeff Driggs, Lee Lawson, John Makie and Dean Makie. Miss Tucker, 56, 571 Schultz St., Green River died shortly after being admitted to Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs at 9:58 p.m. Saturday, June 28, 1997. A longtime resident of Green River and former resident of Reliance, Miss Tucker was born July 29, 1940 in Springfield, Ill., the daughter of the late Thomas and Verda Phillips Tucker. She attended schools in Reliance and was a member of the First Assembly of God church. Survivors include four brothers, Chuck and Ken Tucker, both of Green River, Don Tucker of Copalis Crossing, Wash., and Tom Tucker of Prineville, Ore.; one sister, Marilyn Heward of Rock Springs; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Miss Tucker was preceded in death by three brothers, Thomas Tucker, who died in infancy, Frank and Ed Tucker; and one sister, Doris Tucker, who died in infancy. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 4 and 5, 1997 AIR FORCE MAJ. GEN. (RET) DAVID A. SAWYER SPRINGFIELD, Va.--A memorial service was conducted for Air Force Maj. Gen. (Ret) David A. Sawyer, 54, Thursday morning, June 26, 1997 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Springfield, Va. Close friends, Air Force Brig. Gen. Bruce Carlson and Barry Romny eulogized the Rock Springs native who died of liver cancer Monday. Funeral services for Sawyer were held 11 a.m. Monday, June 30, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 3470 South 1300 East St, in Salt Lake City. Sawyer, who retired at the Pentagon May 20 from his position as the Joint Staff J-7 Operational Plans and interoperability Directorate director, was a command pilot and air parachutist, and heavily decorated combat veteran of the Vietnam War and Desert Storm. From 1970 to 1974, Sawyer's assignments included tours as an F-105 fighter pilot and an A-7D pilot flying on combat missions over Vietnam from bases in Thailand. He flew 30 combat missions in the F-105 and 81 in the A-7D. In 1990 and 1991, he commanded the 23rd Tactical Fighter Wing (the Flying Tigers) when it was deployed to Saudi Arabia for the Desert Shield and Desert Storm operations to free Kuwait from Iraqi occupation. In that post, he flew 29 combat missions in the A-10. Over the years, his decorations included the Distinguished Service Medal, the Silver Star, two awards of the Legion of Merit, three awards of the Distinguished Flying Cross, three Meritorious Service Medals, nine Air Medals, and three Air Force commendation Medals. Sawyer was a 1968 distinguished graduate of Brigham Young University, where he majored in Asian studies. He was commissioned in June 1968 through the Reserve Officers Training Corps program. Between combat assignments, he held a variety of staff and fly ing posts. He graduated from the Naval Command and Staff College at the Naval War College and the Industrial College of the Armed Forces. He also received a master's degree in management from Central Michigan University. In the 1980s, he served as special assistant to the commander of Tactical Air Command headquarters at Langley Air Force Base, and he held assignments dealing with fighter training, reconnaissance and electronic warfare. After his Middle East combat service, Gen. Sawyer served from 1992 to 1994 as a wing commander with the U.S. Southern Command in Panama. He then was deputy commander at NATO's Fifth Allied Tactical Air Force, based in Vicenza, Italy, before coming to Washington for his last assignment. Survivors include his wife, Jeanne Sawyer of Springfield; four sons, Glen D. and Brandon A. Sawyer, both of Provo, Utah, and Daniel J. and Kendall E. Sawyer, both of Springfield; two daughters, Sherise S. Longhurst of Denver and Pamela Sawyer of Springfield; his parents, Archie H. and Vida P. Sawyer, and brother, Melvin Sawyer of Orem, Utah; a sister, Carol Jelouchan of Rawlins; and a grandchild. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 4 and 5, 1997 ARTHUR THOMS KALISPELL, Mont.--Funeral services for Arthur Thoms were at 3 p.m. on Tuesday in the Johnson Mortuary Chapel with the Rev. Paul Taylor officiating. Burial was in the Glacier Memorial Gardens. Thoms, 70, of Kalispell, Mont., died in St. Patrick's Hospital in Missoula, Mont., on Friday, June 27, 1997. He was born Feb. 5, 1927, in Crabert, Saskatchewan, Canada to Willim and Ottilia Tomm. He completed the eighth grade in school and at the age of 14, he quit school to help run the family farm when his dad was killed in a farming accident. He married Irna Miller on Dec. 23, 1949 at Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. They moved to the United States in 1956 where he traveled and worked construction in all the western United Sales, settling in Montana in 1966. He had worked as a heavy equipment operator, mechanic and welder for the international Union of Operating Engineers Local 302 for 45 years. From 1971-72, he worked on a water tunnel in Alaska and has spent 10 years working on the Alaskan Pipeline. In 1977 he built the home in Kalispell where they continued to live to the present time. Thoms retired in 1980 with a disability. Throughout his retirement, he traveled between Alaska, Montana, Arizona, the United States and Canada. He fished at his cabin in Glenallen, Alaska with his fish-wheel. He was a member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 302 Family Motor Coach and Foretravel. He is survived by his wife, Irna Thoms, at the home in Kalispell; a daughter, Bonnie A. Thoms of Wamsutter (previously from Gillette); two sons, Paul E. "Ed" Thoms of Fairbanks, Alaska and Gary A. Thoms of Fairbanks; a brother, Sigmond Thoms and his wife, Kay, of Kelowna, British Columbia, Canada; three sisters, Ella Radke and her husband, Leo, of Barrhead, Alberta, Canada, Annie Clayton and Gertrude Brown, both of Fairbanks; one granddaughter, Kylie Thoms of Fairbanks, and many nieces, nephews and dear friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers, Victor, Fred and Leo Tomm, two half-brothers, Ed Toms and Edmund Tomm; and a half-sister, Ottilia Tampky. A scholarship will be given on a yearly basis to a graduating senior going into higher education or vocational training from Lincoln County High Schools in Eureka, Mont. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 9, 1997 Patrick Burns Dies July 8 Patrick H. Burns, 72, of 122 Robertson, Cody died Tuesday afternoon, July 8, 1997 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Billings, Mont. where he had been a patient since Monday, June 30, 1997. A resident of Cody for the past two weeks and former longtime resident of Rock Springs and Reliance, Burns had been in ill health for the past several months. He was born Jan. 29, 1925 in Reliance, the son of the late Patrick H. and Lillie Olsen Burns Sr. Burns attended schools in Reliance and was a graduate of Reliance High School with the class of 1943. He attended the University of Wyoming. Burns was a U.S. Army Air Force veteran who served during World War II. He married the former Anne P. Begovich at SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs on Sept. 6, 1947. Burns was a retired superintendent for Huntley Construction in Rock Springs where he worked until his retirement in 1988. He was a member of SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs and the Knights of Columbus. Burns was a church trustee for many years. His pursuits included traveling, camping and woodworking. Survivors include his wife, Anne of Cody; one son and daughter-in-law, Col. Patrick A. and Diane Burns, stationed at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii; two daughters, and sons-in-law, Karen and Michael Carney of Cody and Sandy and Dennis Steele of Laramie; three brothers, Tom Burns of Houston, Robert Burns of San Jose, Calif. and Jim Burns of San Ramon, Calif.; one sister, Margaret Pearson of Billings; five grandchildren, Karina Carney of Cody, Heather Steele-Heath of Florida, Chad Steele and Shannan Vander Hoovin, both of Denver and Gabe Steele of Laramie; one great-grandson, Tyler Steele-Heath of Florida; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Burns was preceded in death by one sister, Gertrude Cowan. Following cremation, a memorial mass will be celebrated in September 1997. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 12, 1997 MAN FONG LIU Funeral services for Man Fong Liu were conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 9, 1997 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. John Savio of Our Lady of Sorrows/SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Churches officiated. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Sau Ning Cheng, Wing Lew, Frank Lew, John Lew, Burke Spellman and Jake Spellman. Liu, 81, of 1156 Palisades Court, Rock Springs, died at 4:55 p.m. Saturday, July 5, 1997 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs where he had been a patient since June 30, 1997. A resident of Rock Springs for the past 23 years and former resident of San Diego and Hong Kong, China, Liu had been in ill health for the past several years. He was born Dec. 13, 1915 in Canton, China, the son of the late Takgin (Sunyee) and Chung How Lau Liu. Liu attended schools in China and married the former Hop Nei Choy in Canton on Dec. 16, 1935. Liu worked in his family’s business at the Renegade Café in Rock Springs for several years. Survivors include his wife Hop Nei Liu of Rock Springs; two sons, David Lew of Rock Springs and Sam Shee Jeung Liu of San Deigo; four daughters, Lai Wan Liu Cheng of Rock Springs and Lai King Quan, Wendy Waiking Wong and Cindy Woonking Hom, all of San Diego; 26 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 12, 1997 JOHN HUGH MANNING Funeral services for John Hugh Manning were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, July 11, 1997 at the Church of the Nazarene, 630 Riverview Drive, Green River. The Rev. Jarold L. Hampton conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearers were Robert Waggener, Larz Waggener, John Waggener, John T. Manning, David Manning and Craig Sheely. Manning, 91, of 700 Crossbow Drive Apt. 225, Green River, died at 12:15 a.m. Monday, July 7, 1997 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs where he had been a patient for one day. A resident of Green River since 1941, Manning had been in ill health for the past six months. He was born on Oct. 8, 1905 in Gray, Maine, the son of the late Chester B. and Florence Smith Manning. Manning attended schools in Colorado Springs, Denver and Bethany, Okla. and was a graduate of Bethany High School with the class of 1924. He married the former Salina Zuendt in Denver on Dec. 2, 1930 and she preceded him in death on Nov. 19, 1995. Manning was a United States Army veteran. He played the clarinet in the Army band. He was a retired boilermaker, who worked for the Union Pacific Railroad for many years. He also worked as a custodian at the Sweetwater County Courthouse and as a laborer for Green River Lumber Company. Manning was a charter member of the Baptist Church and the Church of the Nazarene in Green River. He was a chess player and the chess champion at Western Wyoming Community College. His pursuits included music and he could play the piccolo, accordion, saxophone and organ as well as the clarinet. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Donald and Alice Manning of Tacoma, Wash., and Gilbert and Vivian Manning of Waseca, Minn.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Eleanor and Richard Waggener of Cheyenne and Marion and James Sears of Boise, Idaho; 15 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 12, 1997 BOYD “TINY” HOLDEN Funeral services for Boyd “Tiny” Holden were conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, July 10, 1997 at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel, 263 East Flaming Gorge Way, Green River. Military graveside funeral services and interment were in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearers were Jerry Barlow, Bud Baker, Cliff “Magoo” McCue, Jeff “MIsko” Summers, Randy Sabin, Don “Dutch” Newey. Honorary pallbearers were Michael Holden, Lonnie Holden, Jeramie Holden, Jim Dowley and Chris “Pirate” Switzer. Holden, 46, of 555 West 2nd North, Green River, died at about 6 p.m. Sunday, July 6, 1997 at his home in Green River. A resident of Green River for the past 23 years and former resident of Payson, Utah, Holden died following a sudden illness. He was born Nov. 23, 1950 in Payson, the son of the late Henry Clifford and Lillian M. Heaps Holden. Holden attended schools in Payson and was a graduate of Payson High School with the class of 1968. He married the former Peggy L. Wilson in Manila Utah, on June 15, 1993. Holden was a U.S. Army veteran who served during the Vietnam era. He worked as a heavy equipment operator until he was disabled in 1988. Holden was a member of the VFW Club, the Vietnam Vets Motorcycle Club, a life member of the National Rifle Association. He was a hunter and motorcyclist. Survivors include his wife, Peggy of Green River; three sons, Michael Holden of Green River, Lonnie Holden of Rock Springs, and Jeramie Holden of Casper; one daughter, Sarah Holden of Green River; two brothers, Cloyd Holden of Santaquin, Utah, and Darrell Holden of Vernon, Utah; six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Holden was preceded in death by one brother, Sherril Holden. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 12, 1997 MICHAEL JOHN CAROLLO PINEDALE - A memorial Service for Michael John Carollo was at 11 a.m. July 5 at St. Andrew's in the Pines Episcopal Church in Pinedale, as per Michael Carollo's request. Carollo, 34, of Glenwood, Md. died June 20 at his home. lle was born Dee 19, 1962, the son of Albert and Carolyn Carollo. Ile attended schools in Green River, graduating from Green River High School in 1981. He received a degree in electrical engineering from Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill. in 1985. Carollo had been employed by Harmonic Light Waves as an East Coast representative. He married Donna Hess of Rockville, Md. in Baltimore May 26, 1990. He is survived by two sons Sean, 6, and Russell, 3; two brothers, David Carollo of Corvina, Calif., and Martin Carollo of Seal Rock, Ore.; one sister, Nancy Brazelton of Salt Lake City; two nephews, one niece, three uncles; several cousins; and his grandparents, Albert and Leona Carollo of Rock Springs and Caroline Mortimer of Green River. His remains have been cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 12, 1997 LEMIRA ELIZABETH (BETH) MAYO BREEDLOVE WAUKEGAN, Ill. -- LeMira Elizabeth Beth Mayo Breedlove of Waukegan, Ill. died suddenly June 23, 1997 in Waukegan. She was the daughter of the late Franklin Collins and Helen Willson Mayo of Eden, and the granddaughter of the late Adam McConnell and Elizabeth Huntley Willson of Rock Springs. She was a graduate of the University of Wyoming and taught school in Wyoming, California and Rhode Island. She was a member of many historical and genealogical organizations and a member of the American Association of University Women. She descended from many prominent New England families including the Rev. John Mayo, Gov. Thomas Prence/Prince and Elder William Brewster. She is survived locally by a brother, William H. Mayo of Boulder: three sisters, twin, Cynthia Bird Mayo Condolles of San Diego, Ida Mayo Younger of St. Simons Island, Ga. and Frances Mayo Reddell of Deer Park, Texas; along with nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews. A private memorial service was conducted. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 12, 1997 CLAUDE RAY WATTERSON Memorial services for Claude Ray Watterson were conducted on Saturday, July 5, 1997 in Farson. Watterson, 76, of 320 Mansface St. Apt. 408, Green River, died on or about June 26, 1997 at his home in Green River. A resident of Green River for the past four months and former longtime resident of Rock Springs and Farson, Watterson was born on May 28, 1921 in Oklahoma City, the son of the late Evert W and Florean Griffin Watterson. He attended schools in Allen, Okla., and married the former Elsie Isabelle Jamieson in Elko. Nev. on Feb 12, 1949. She preceded him in death on June 18, 1987. Watterson was a U.S. Army veteran who served during World War II. He worked as a rancher for Jamieson Sheep Company for 40 years until his retirement in 1990. Survivors include two sons, John Watterson Sr. of Rock Springs and Curtis Watterson of Fresno, Calif.; two daughters, Vanesse Warinski of Wendover, Nev., and Eilana Baker; one sister, Imogene Remschner of Antlers, Okla.; 11 grandchildren, one great-granddaughter, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Watterson was preceded in death by one son, Dennis Watterson and four brothers, Horace, Thomas, Albert and Fred Watterson. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 12, 1997 BLOSSOM I. QUANCE Blossom I. Quance, 66, of 206 East Hinman St. Mancelona, Mich., died at 7 a.m. Friday, July 4, 1997 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs where she had been a patient since June 26, 1997. A lifelong resident of Mancelona, Mrs. Quance had been in ill health for the past three weeks. She was born Sept. 13, 1930 in Bellaire, Mich., the daughter of the late Glenn Alfred and Edna Arbutus Brown Badgley. Mrs. Quance attended schools in Mancelona and was a graduate of Mancelona High School with the class of 1947. She married Kenneth Quance in Mancelona on Sept. 20, 1947, and he preceded her in death on March 19, 1986. Mrs. Quance was a retired cook who worked for Mancelona Public Schools for many years until her retirement in 1993. She was a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include three sons, Kenneth C. Quance of Aurora, Colo., Jerry W. Quance of Cadillac, Mich., and Tracy B. Quance of Ninilchik, Alaska; six daughters, Mrs. Matt (Debra S.) Hitchcock of Rock Springs, Elaine K. McKay, Gwendolyn M. Quance and Mrs. Darrel (Judith A) Kiel, all of Mancelona, Mrs. Jeff (Edna F.) Hurst of Central Lake, Mich. and Terri J. Quance of Lakeland, Fla.; seven sisters, Marie Johnson of Alba, Mich.; seven grandchildren: two great grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, and one aunt. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Quance was preceded in death by one sister, Wanda Barber. The body was returned to Mancelona for funeral services with interment in the Fairview Cemetery in Mancelona. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 12, 1997 PATRICK B. TODD SR. SAN JOSE, Calif.—Memorial services for Patrick B. Todd Sr. were Thursday at 4 p.m. in the Chapel of Roses at Oak Hill Funeral Home. Inurnment was at Oak Hill Nature Garden. Todd died July 3, 1997 in San Jose, Calif. He was born in Rock Springs Sept. 19, 1931. He was 65. He was a member of Carpenters Union Local No. 316 in Los Gatos, Calif. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy; children, Linda Todd Kibbe and Patrick B. Todd Jr.; grandchildren, Billy Kibbe Jr., Jeniece Kibbe, Sabrina and Patty Todd; sisters and brothers, Catherine Astel, Veronica Glagovich, Paul Todd, Leo Todd and Marie Cardoza. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 12, 1997 FREDERICK G. DOLENCE BETHESDA, Md.—A mass of Christian burial for Frederick G. Dolence was celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, June 27, 1997 at the Church of the Little Flower, 4007 Massachusetts Ave., Bethesda, Md. Interment took place at Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Dolence, 77, of Bethesda, died of complications of lymphoma on Monday, June 23, 1997 at Sibley Memorial Hospital in Bethesda. A resident of Bethesda and former resident of Rock Springs, Dolence had been in ill health for the past several months. He was born Oct. 9, 1919 in Rock Springs, the son of the late John and Agnes Just Dolence. Dolence attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1937. He enlisted in the United States Army in 1942 and was a veteran of World War II who served in the Army Medical Corps. Dolence attended the University of Nebraska in Lincoln, Neb., and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in history and master of education degree in 1956. He went to work for the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation in Wyoming. Dolence married the former Edith Henry in Pittsburgh on May 18, 1968. He worked as a counselor for the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Cleveland before joining the Social Security Administration’s Office of Hearings and Appeals in Washington, D.C. in 1962. Dolence worked as a disability analyst for the Social Security Administration for 20 years until his retirement in 1985. For the past two years, Dolence worked as a volunteer at Sibley Memorial Hospital at the reception desk and newspaper stand. Survivors include his wife, Edith of Bethesda and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother, Frank Dolence and four sisters, Albina Miklancic, Edna Kos, Jennie Skubic and Mary Pivik. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 12, 1997 JAMES M. THOMAS PINEDALE—Services for James M. Thomas were Friday, July 11 at the Community Congregational Church in Pinedale, the Rev. Jean Wade officiating. Burial was in the Pinedale Cemetery. Military graveside services were conducted by VFW Post 4801. Masonic graveside services were by Franklin Lodge No. 31 of the Masons. Thomas, 68, Big Piney, died Monday July 7, 1997 in Pinedale. He was born March 22, 1929 in Green River. After graduation from high school he was in the service. He married Margie Jorgensen June 20, 1954 in Pinedale. He belonged to the VFW Post 4801, Chapter 39 of the Order of Eastern Star, Masonic Lodge No. 31, the Jim Bridger Council of the Boy Scouts, Green River Cattle Association and the Wyoming Stock Growers Association. Survivors include his wife, Margie Thomas, Pinedale; daughters, Joslyn White Valentine, Neb., and Lisa Copeland, Big Piney; sons, Kevin Thomas, Jackson, and Brett Thomas, Round Hill, Va.; brothers, Joe Thomas, Boulder and Robert Thomas, Green River; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 12, 1997 SISTER MARY PREVEDEL NOTRE DAME, Ind.—Sister Mary Marina Prevedel, 74, died Wednesday, July 2, 1997 in Notre Dame, Ind. She was born in Superior April 29, 1923. She graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1942. She entered the Holy Cross Convent in 1946. She was in California for many years and returned to the mother home at Notre Dame one year ago. She is survived by four sisters, Mary Varady, Edythe Dunn and Lena Chipp, all of Rock Springs and Irene Melton of Reno, Nev.; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters and four brothers. She was buried July 4 at St. Mary’s Convent at Notre Dame. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 19, 1997 CLAUDIA STALEY LAMBSON Funeral services for Claudia Staley Lambson were 11 a.m. Monday, July 14, at the Green River LDS 4th Ward Chapel, 120 Shoshone in Green River. There was an LDS viewing service Sunday at 6 p.m. at the Samuel Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Mrs. Lambson, 41, of 500 Monroe No. 50 died at 8:30 p.m. Thursday, July 10, 1997 at her residence in Green River after a four-year battle with cancer. She was born Nov. 1, 1955 in Coalville, Utah, the daughter of Elden and Barbara Vernon Staley. She attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School with the class of 1974. Mrs. Lambson married Craig Porter in 1974. They were divorced in 1981. She married Gary Lambson on Nov. 26, 1993 at Star Valley Ranch in Thayne. Their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on April 12, 1997. Mrs. Lambson began working in the family-owned business while in high school and managed the Green River Taco Tim. She was a member of NA for eight years. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in several positions in the church auxiliaries. Survivors include her husband, Gary Lambson of Green River and son Rick and Brad Porter; daughter and son-in-law, Cara and Chris Erickson, and stepdaughters, Kristin and Kalee Lambson, all of Green River; parents, Elden and Barbara Staley of Rock Springs; brothers and sisters-in-law, Lee and Denise Staley and Richard and Kathy Staley, all of Rock Springs; sister and brother-in-law, Jeanene and Mark Pickett of Citrus Heights, Calif.; grandchildren, Tyson Erickson and Arthur Chase Erickson, many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by grandparents, Elmer Staley and Margaret Matilda Overson Staley Paulk and Lynn and Annabell Mills Vernon. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 19, 1997 MARGARET ARRINGTON WOLFORTH, Texas—Graveside services and inurnment for Margaret “Rogene” Arrignton were Saturday, July 12, at the Mountain View Cemetery, Rock Springs, at 11:30 a.m. with the Rev. John Noah officiating. Mrs. Arrington, 69, Wolforth, Texas, died Jan. 31, 1997 at her residence. A memorial service was conducted Feb. 5, 1997 at the First Baptist Church in Wolforth with cremation following. Mrs. Arrington was born June 11, 1927 in Grant, Neb., the daughter of the late Thelma and Harold Austin Yenne. Her younger years were spent living in Nebraska, Colorado and Wyoming. She graduated form Rock Springs High School with the class of 1945. After graduation, Mrs. Arrington attended Colorado A&M University, and received her degree as a dietitian in 1949. She worked for the Colorado State Hospital as a dietitian and later at a nursing home located in the Texas Panhandle until her retirement. She married David Frank Arrington on Feb. 6, 1971 in Clayton, N.M. He preceded her in death in August of 1989. After moving to Wolforth in 1989, Mrs. Arrignton became a member of the First Baptist Church where she served as a Sunday school class secretary. She also did volunteer work. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Boyd (Donita) Rafferty, Pueblo, Colo.; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Connie Avery, Lubbock, Texas; three sons, Danny Peck, Craig, Colo., Joel Peck and Michael Peck, both of Pueblo; two stepsons, Lewis Arrington of Lubbock and Rick Arrington of Broken Arrow, Okla.; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren, a niece and two nephews. She was preceded in death by her brother and sister-in-law, Mary and Harold Gale Yenne. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 19, 1997 JONATHAN BENJAMIN HARRISON BOGART Funeral services for Jonathan Benjamin Harrison Bogart were 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 16 at the Union Congregational Church, 350 Mansface ST., Green River. The Rev. John Rice of the Full Gospel Assembly of God conducted the services. Burial was in the Riverview Cemetery at Green River. Pallbearers were Jonathan E. Parsons, Noel S. Parsons, Cliff Smith, Justin Schear and Joshua Schear. Bogart, 13, 5318 South Baneberry Way, Salt Lake City, died at 9:42 p.m. Friday, July 11, 1997 at Primary Children’s Medical Center in Salt Lake City where he had been a patient for one day. A resident of Salt Lake City for the past two weeks and former resident of Green River and Rock Springs, Bogart was born on Oct. 6, 1983 in Rock Springs, the son of Linn and Ruth Parsons Bogart. He attended schools in Rock Springs and Green River and he had completed the seventh grade at Lincoln Middle School in Green River. He was chosen for the Jazz band at Lincoln Middle School and had received many awards for his musical talents on the saxophone. His other pursuits included boating and fishing. He was a member of the Union Congregational Church in Green River. Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Ruth and Randy Logan of Salt Lake City; his father and stepmother, Linn and Jenny Bogart, Salt Lake City; two brothers, Luke and Zachary Bogart, Salt Lake City; three stepbrothers, Joshua and Justin Schear, both of Salt Lake City, and Matthew Logan of Rock Springs; three stepsisters, Jaelen Ann and Jenalee Schear, both of Salt Lake City, and Sarah Logan, Rock Springs; maternal grandparents, Carl and Tressie Parsons, Rock Springs; paternal grandparents, Ben and Hazel Bogart, Nevada, Mo.; several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Earl and Clara Sever and Rulie and Esther Lee and Alfa D. Parsons. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 19, 1997 IVAN J. BUNCH MESA, Colo. – Funeral services for Ivan J Bunch were 11:30 a.m. Saturday, July 12, at the Mesa Community Center, Mesa, Colo. Bunch, 78, died Wednesday, July 2, 1997 at his home in Mesa. He was born July 18, 1918 in Briggsdale, Colo. He attended schools in Colorado at Fruita, Whitewater, Fruitvale and DeBeque. He married Eva May Anderson on March 3, 1946 in Collbran, Colo. Bunch served in the Army in Europe during World War II and received a good conduct medal. He owned a garage and gas station in Mesa for several years before working for J.R. Simplot in Overton, Nev. He worked for Peter Kiewit & Sons in Rock Springs prior to his retirement His pursuits included hunting and fishing. Survivors include his wife, Eva, Mesa; three sons and daughters-in-law, Don and Mary Lou Bunch, St. Petersburg, Fla., Stan and Margot Bunch, Colorado Springs, Colo., and Ted Bunch, Grand Junction, Colo.; three daughters and sons-in-law, Sonja and Bob Hendricks, Salt Lake City, Cleo and Steve Miller, Green River, and Iva and Frank Legerski, Rock Springs; 12 grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers, two sisters and one son, Dale. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 19, 1997 HELEN J. HAIDSIAK HASTINGS, Neb. - Funeral services for Helen J. Haidsiak were 11 a.m. Saturday, July 12, at the First Presbyterian Church in Hastings, Neb., the Rev. Cheryl Elfond officiating. Graveside services were 2:30 p.m. Saturday at the Nelson Cemetery. Mrs. Haidsiak, 86, 509 Lane B, Hastings, died Monday, July 7, 1997 at the Mary Lanning Hospital in Hastings. She was born Dec. 5, 1910 in Edgar, Neb., a daughter of Oliver and Martha Rowlison Gassell. She married Willis C. Haidsiak in 1941 and he preceded her in death in 1966. She was a graduate of Edgar High School. She farmed with her husband in the Nelson community. She moved to Hastings in 1970 and to Good Samaritan Village in 1980. She retired from the Mary Lanning snack bar in 1980. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Highland Club of Nelson, the YWCA and she was a volunteer at Good Samaritan Village. Survivors include three daughters, Beverly Frerichs and Linda Stark, both of Hastings, and Willa Wininger of West Tawakoni, Texas; one son, Larry Haidsiak, Rock Springs; two sisters, Cleo Lambert, Lincoln, Neb., and Merna Buresh, Hastings; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; several step-grand and step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and six brothers. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 19, 1997 MAX R. BASSETT JR. Max R. Bassett Jr., 40, died Thursday, July 3, 1997 in San Francisco. He was born Jan. 8, 1957 in Rock Springs to Max and Marjorie Steneck Fleming. He went to high school in Winona, Minn., and enlisted in the Navy. Survivors include his father, Max (Bette) Bassett, Hokah, Minn.; mother, Marjorie (Darrell) Fleming, Las Vegas; brother, Mike Bassett, Boston; stepsisters, Kendra (Kram) Stinski, Plymouth, Mass., and Laura (Kram) Trainor, Sioux Falls, S.D.; paternal grandmother, Katheryn Bassett, Forsythe, Mont.; and maternal grandmother, Themla Steneck, Sierra Vista, Ariz. No local services are planned. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 19, 1997 PATRICK J. QUEALY JR. KEMMERER - Private family graveside services for Patrick J. Quealy Jr. were Tuesday, July 15, at the South Lincoln Cemetery in Kemmerer. Quealy, 84, died Saturday, July 12, 1997 at his home on Half Moon Lake near Pinedale. He was born in Kemmerer on Aug. 19, 1912, the son of Susan J. Quealy and Patrick J. Quealy, Sr., the co-founder of the town of Kemmerer. Quealy attended Kemmerer public schools graduating from Kemmerer High School in 1929. He received a B.A. from the University of Wyoming in 1933 and a J.D. from the University of Michigan in 1937. He was a member of the Sigma Nu Fraternity at Wyoming and of The Order of Coif (legal society) at the University of Michigan. He married Olga Koren in Las Vegas on March 22, 1950. Quealy began managing various family business interests in Kemmerer in 1941 and continued to manage operations in oil, finances, and other fields up until his death. He was president of Western Oil Refining Company for 50 years. He served more than 40 years as a director of First Wyoming Bank-Kemmerer (formerly First National Bank). Ten of those years from 1973 to 1983 he chaired the board. He was a director of the Wyoming Bancorporation (1975-1983), director of San Francisco Chemical Company (1950-1960), advisory board member of Wyoming Division of Mountain Bell (1971-1979), member of the Board of Trustees for Blue Cross/Blue Shield (1974-1977), director of the Cowboy fall of Fame (1971-1974), and was a director of the Wyoming Taxpayers' Association (WTA). For nine consecutive terms from 1965 through 1974, he served as WTA'S president. Quealy served as mayor of the town of Kemmerer from 1952-1962 and as the president of the Wyoming Association of Municipalities for the initial three years of that organization's history. In 1967 Quealy was appointed to the board of trustees for the University of Wyoming and continued to serve on that board until 1985 with two terms as president (1975-77 and 1982-83). He was a member for many years of the University of Wyoming Foundation. Quealy worked on numerous state and national special committees and commissions addressing educational and municipal issues and on local boards and organizations in Kemmerer including the South Lincoln Hospital, Lions Club and Kemmerer Chamber of Commerce (formerly the Boosters). He received the Casper Kiwanis Distinguished Service Award in 1968 and from the University of Wyoming the Distinguished Alumni Award in 1981 and the Medallion Service Award in 1989. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers Jay, John, Thomas and Mahlon Quealy. He is survived by his wife, Olga; one son, Patrick J. Quealy III; daughter-in-law, Elizabeth Quealy; and two grandsons, Patrick J. Quealy IV and Thomas Michael Quealy, all of Kemmerer. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 26, 1997 WILLIAM K. “CHUBBY” ROSSIE Funeral services for William K. “Chubby” Rossie were conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, July 21, 1997 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. John Johansen, retired pastor of Trinity Lutheran Church officiated. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens north of Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Robert Keelin, Jay Bennett, Jay Bennett Jr., Dennis Fox, Rob Totten and Kerry Prange. Rossie, 56, Rock Springs, died at 11:40 p.m. Sunday, July 13, 1997 at the home of his sister in Crescent City, Fla. A resident of Rock Springs the past 20 years and former resident of Crescent City, Rossie had been in ill health since June of 1996. He was born on Jan. 19, 1941 in Seville, Fla., the son of Edward T. and Niccie K. Cohen Rossie. Rossie attended schools in Florida. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Rossie married the former Dana L. Wetzel in Rock Springs on July 23, 1989. He worked as a mechanic for U.S. West Communications for three years until ill health forced his retirement. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 151. Rossie’s pursuits included hunting, fishing and searching for arrowheads. Survivors include his wife, Dana of Rock Springs; his mother, Niccie Rossie of Crescent City; one son, William Elzie Rossie of Texas; one daughter, Nancy Buckley of Ohio; one stepson, Todd Yurga of Rock Springs; one stepdaughter, Vickie Fennewald of Butler, Pa.; one brother, Wilton James “Pete” Rossie of Crescent City; 12 grandchildren including Jamie Yurga of Rock Springs; and several nieces and nephews. Rossie was preceded in death by his father, Edward T. Rossie. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 26, 1997 MILDRED L. “RUSTY” ZAKOVICH A memorial service for Mildred L. “Rusty” Zakovich was conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, July 25, 1997 at the First United Methodist Church, 1515 Edgar ST., Rock Springs. The Rev. Roy Miller, retired pastor of First United Methodist Church and longtime family friend, conducted the services. Inurnment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens north of Rock Springs. Mrs. Zakovich, 85, of 1325 Sage St., Rock Springs, died at 12:45 a.m. Tuesday, July 22, 1997 at Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs, where she had been a patient for the past nine years. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Zakovich died following a lengthy illness. She was born Aug. 21, 1911 in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Thomas and Margaret Price Foster. During the early part of her life, Mrs. Zakovich resided in Winton, where her father was the superintendent of the mines. Mrs. Zakovich attended schools in Reliance and Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1929. She graduated from nursing school at the Los Angeles County General Hospital in California in 1931. Mrs. Zakovich married Mike Zakovich in Salt Lake City on Jan. 8, 1932 and he preceded her in death on Aug. 16, 1964. Mrs. Zakovich was a retired registered nurse, having worked for Rock Springs Medical Group and Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County for many years. She was the first administrator of Kimberly Manor Nursing Home, later Sage View Care Center. Mrs. Zakovich was a member of the First United Methodist Church, the Order of the Eastern Star, the Neighbors of the Woodcraft, the Rebekah Lodge and a member of Chapter AE of the P.E.O. Sisterhood. Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Margo and Alex T. Clark Jr., Marlene and Glenn J. Taucher, and Maxine and Bob Condie, all of Rock Springs; one brother, Luke Foster and wife, Thurza of Vallejo, Calif.; three sisters, Mary Benson of Carlsbad, N.M., Blanche Jarvis and husband Joe of Laramie, and Jane Giovanini and husband Joe of Jackson; one brother-in-law, Emil Lemcih of Rawlins; four granddaughters, Susan Smith and Jan Johnson, both of Rock Springs, Kelly Condie of Aurora, Colo., and Tracy Condie of Seattle; two grandsons, Glenn M. Taucher of Park City, Utah and Christopher Taucher of Billings, Mont.; five great-grandchildren, Zac Smith, Maggie Smith, Erica Eusek, Cody Hilstad and Sage Hilstad, all of Rock Springs; and several nieces and nephews. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 26, 1997 JOHN ANDREW WOOD Funeral services for John Andrew Wood were conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 24, 1997 at the Emmanuel Baptist Church, 3309 Sweetwater Drive, Rock Springs. The Rev. Brian Wilson conducted the services. Graveside funeral services and interment were conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, July 24, 1997 at the Eden Valley Cemetery in Farson. Pallbearers were Larry Troyer, Jack Skorcz, Gary Mines, Jim Starr, Clifford Renz and Warren Anderson. Honorary pallbearers were Gene Kinch, Gary Pennock, Chris Harns, Carl Anderson and Steve Recker. Wood, 90, of 1101 Main St., Reliance, died at 4:26 a.m. Sunday, July 20, 1997 at Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs where he had been a patient since May 29, 1997. A resident of Reliance for the past five years and former longtime resident of the Eden Valley area, Wood had been in ill health for the past two years. He was born Oct. 13, 1906 in Grimmett, Mo., the son of the late James Nathan and Mary Elizabeth Hopkins Wood. Wood attended schools in Missouri and came to Wyoming in 1926 when he was 19 years of age because he always wanted to be a cowboy. He married the former Cathryne May Anderson in Rock Springs on Aug. 18, 1937. He was a farmer and rancher in Eden Valley for many years until they sold the farm and ranch and moved to Reliance in 1992. Wood was a member of the New Liberty Baptist Church, the small country church in Missouri where he was baptized, as well as the Emmanuel Baptist Church in Rock Springs. He served on the school board in Eden for many years and he also served on many government committees over the years. His pursuits included stories, poems and singing, especially hymns. Survivors include his wife, Cathryne of Reliance, three daughters, Dolores Lucero of Houston, Mary Armagost and husband, Tom of San Antonio, Texas, and Nancy Iseman and husband, Doug of Denver; one sister, Hattie Williams of St. Louis; four grandsons, Kelly Lucero of San Antonio, Russell Armagost and wife, Meredith of Bryan, Texas, Randall Armagost and wife, Cheryl of Berthoud, Colo., and John Iseman of Denver; one granddaughter, Cathryne Iseman of Denver; one great-granddaughter, Janiece Meredith Armagost of Bryan; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Wood was preceded in death by two brothers, Irvin and Paul Wood and five sisters, Iva Morgan, Laura Halsey, Lizzie Carter, Roxie Buff, Mabel Huff and one sister in infancy. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 26, 1997 CORINNE MOLLRING CARSON PINEDALE - Graveside services for Corinne Carson were on Tuesday, July 22, 1997 at the Pinedale Cemetery. Mrs. Carson, a Wyoming pioneer, age 95 in November, died July 11, 1997 at the Retirement Center of Sublette County. She had been a resident of Pinedale for more than 75 years. She was preceded in death by her husband D.C. "Kit" Carson in 1977 and her son Daniel L. Carson in 1992. She was born in 1902 in Alliance, Neb. Vesta Corinne Mollring graduated from Alliance High School at the age of 16 and taught in a one-room country school in Chadron, Neb. She then completed two years at the University of Wyoming in Laramie. She belonged to the Tri Della Sorority and the Debate Society. She also represented the university in speaking to the Wyoming State Legislature. She was visiting her parents, who had purchased the Pinedale General Store, when she met her future husband; a young Kentuckian who had come west for a land drawing after World War I. D.C. "Kit" Carson was the Pinedale postmaster for 40 years and also operated several local businesses. Mrs. Carson worked with her husband and children in the family businesses, from the Pinedale Drug Store days to the booking and advertising for the Skyline Theater. She was active in the Congregation Church, now The First Church of Christ and the old Pinedale Ladies Community Club. She was a past matron of the Pinedale Star Chapter and was Wyoming State Worthy Matron for one year. She belonged to the American Legion Auxiliary and served on the Pinedale School board. The Carsons were members of early community theater groups. The Carsons were married for 56 years, made their home in Pinedale and raised six children. Mrs. Carson is survived by five of her six children, Jack C. Carson of Denver; Leota Carson Waller of Trinity Center, Calif., Ida Lou Carson Foreman of Portland, Ore., Ned Carson of Bullhead City, Ariz., and Nancy Carson Bohrer Blanken of Rehoboth Beach, Del. There are twenty-one grandchildren: Todd Carson, Nancy Carson Grimaldi, John Carson, Keith Waller, Carson Waller Legree, Kim Waller, Peter Waller, Chris Foreman, Susan Foreman, K. Foreman Moreno, Edward Foreman, Cres Carson, Drew Carson, Danna Carson, Daniel Carson, Alexandra Carson, David Bohrer, Corinne Bohrer, Richard Bohrer, Joseph Bohrer and Matthew Bohrer. There are 17 great-grandchildren: Nicole Carson, J. Peter Waller, Hayley Waller, Keir Legree, Rachel Legree, Leona Waller, and Jimmy Waller, grandchildren of Terry and Leota Waller; Sarah Foreman, Paul Foreman, Kelley Foreman, Amy Moreno and Jesse Moreno, grandchildren of Ida Lou Foreman; Scott Bohrer and Eric Bohrer, grandchildren of Nancy Bohrer Blanken; Corinne Carson, Drew Carson and Joseph Carson, grandchildren of Dan Carson, deceased. Four nephews, sons of Corinne's brother Jay Mollring, also survive, Ted Mollring and Tom Mollring of Jackson, Mac and Bob Mollring of Calif.; one niece, daughter of Corinne's sister Charlotte Duruz, Marty Duruz Wesley of Maine. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 26, 1997 JAMES THOMAS PINEDALE--Services for James Thomas were at 1 p.m. Friday, July 11 at the Community Congregational Church in Pinedale. The Rev. Jean Wade officiated. Burial was in the Pinedale Cemetery. Military graveside services were conducted by VFW Post 4801. Masonic graveside services were by Franklin Lodge No. 31 of the Masons. Thomas, 68, Big Piney, died Monday, July 7, 1997 in Pinedale. He was born March 22, 1929 in Green River. After graduation from high school he was in the service. He married Margie Jorgensen June 20, 1954 in Pinedale. He belonged to VFW Post 4801, Chapter 39 of the Order of Eastern Star, Masonic Lodge No. 31, the Jim Bridger Council of the Boy Scouts, Green River Cattle Association and the Wyoming Stock Growers Association. Survivors include his wife, Margie Thomas, Pinedale; daughters, Joslyn White, Valentine, Neb., and Lisa Copeland, Big Piney; sons, Kevin Thomas, Jackson, and Brett Thomas, Round Hill, Va.; brothers, Joe Thomas, Boulder, and Robert Thomas, Green River; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 26, 1997 MARY JELOSEK ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - Funeral services for Mary Jelosek were Saturday, July 19 in Albuquerque, NM. Mrs. Jelösek, 85, died Tuesday, July 15, 1997 in Norman, Okla. She was a former longtime resident of Rock Springs. Survivors include her son, Ronald Jelosek of Norman; six grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Also surviving are her brother, Steve Bolin and wife Carol of Casper, sisters-in-law, Mae Armstrong Bolin, Rock Springs, Mollie Radosevich, Rock Springs, and Rose Littrell, Monte Vista, Colo.; brothers-in-law, Ernest and Victor Jelosek, Rock Springs; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Jelosek was preceded in death by her husband, John Jelosek, parents, sister, Martha Marino and brothers, Mike and John Bolin. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 26, 1997 ELIZABETH ANN “BETTY” BUCHANAN BLACK FOREST, Colo. - A rosary for Elizabeth Ann "Betty” Buchanan was at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 11, at Our Lady of the Pines, 11020 Teachout Road, in Black Forest, Cole Mass was al 7:30 pm Friday, July 11, at the church. Mrs. Buchanan, 55, of Black Forest, died July 4, 1997, in Salida in an auto accident. She worked as a registered nurse for Pikes Peak Hospice. Mrs. Buchanan was born March 1, 1942 in New Orleans to Francis X. and Betty Z. (Allen) Waguespack, who are deceased. She was married in 1962 in New Orleans to John K. Buchanan, who lives in Black Forest. She also is survived by two sons, James of Austin, Texas, and John A. of Colorado Springs, Colo.; a daughter, Julie Elizabeth of Colorado Springs; three brothers, Robert M. Waguespack of Gulfport, Miss., Francis X. Waguespack Jr., of Bay St. Louis, Miss., and Steven Jamie's Waguespack of Calexico, Calif.; and two grandchildren. Mrs. Buchanan was a member of Our Lady of the Pines Catholic Church. Her pursuits included camping and gardening. She had lived in the Black Forest area for 21 years, previously living in Tempe, Ariz. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 26, 1997 GENE E. LEE RIVERTON -- Funeral services for Gene E. Lee were Wednesday, July 23, 1997 at 10 a.m. at Davis Funeral Home in Riverton with the Rev. Earl Detwiler officiating. Interment was at Mountain View Cemetery. Lee, 80, died at his home in Riverton on Thursday, July 17, 1997. He was born Jan. 20, 1917 at Burton, Neb., the son of Gladys (Wiley) Lee and Louis Lee. He served in the Civilian Conservation Corps during the Depression planting trees in the Eden-Farson area and he helped construct the rock buildings which are now part of Guernsey State Park. He attended the Wyoming CCC boys reunion in Sheridan each year. After his CCC time, he started a trucking business which helped build roads, airports and the Igloo Ammunition Dump in South Dakota for the war effort. He married Georgine Morehouse on May 25, 1940 at the Morehouse family home in Burton. Later he owned and operated the North Side Service Station in Lusk, until he moved to Glendo where he owned and operated the Evergreen Bulk Plant in 1949. During that time, he also worked for Wasson Chevrolet in Lusk. In 1951, he purchased Chrysler Garage in Riverton. Later he worked as an automobile salesman for Chopping Chevrolet until he bought land and built an independent gasoline service station on South Federal Blvd. He also became a franchised dealer for Renault, American Motors, Amphicar, Studebaker and Dodge cars. He was a member of the United Methodist Church, a life member of Elks BPOE Lodge No. 1693, Fraternal Order of Odd-fellows, Nostalgia Antique Car Club and the Golden Roadrunners Dance Club. His hobby was collecting antique cars and together with his wife Georgine, was the owner and manager of "Remember When Museum" in Riverton. Survivors include his wife, Georgine; daughters, Sharon Starks (Mrs. Earl Starks) of Rock Springs, Sandie Bonsell of Austin, Texas and Jim Bonsell of Billings, and Teresa Yates (Mrs. Ben) Yates of Carmichael, Calif., grandchildren include Timothy and David Starks of Rock Springs, Dr. Shawn Bonsell of Durham, N.C., Dr. Tiffany Bonsell of Sloansville, N.Y. Danielle Quinton (Mrs. Mike) Quinton of San Jose, Calif., and Anissa Yates of Sacramento, Calif.; brothers, Jack Lee and wife Marge of Wheatland, and Bob Lee and wife Gertrude of Silver Creek, Neb.; sister, Maxine Bishop and husband Vern of Hoquim, Wash.; sister-in-law, Gladys Lee of Bakersfield; great-grandchildren, Ashley and Jordan Starks of Mountain View, Daniel Starks of Rock Springs; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Doug Lee and sister, Norma Deitchler. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 26, 1997 WILLIAM J. “JIMBO” GARVIN A memorial service for William J. “Jimbo” Garvin was conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 19, 1997 at Union Congregational Church, 330 Mansface St., Green River The Rev. Russell Johnson of St. John’s Episcopal Church officiated. Garvin, 15, of 325 Andrews St., Green River, died shortly after being admitted to Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs at 2:40 p.m. Monday, July 14, 1997. A resident of Green River for the past 15 years and former resident of Kemmerer and Rawlins, Garvin was born on Jan. 24, 1952 in Rawlins, the son of James L. and Betina Anaya Garvin. He attended schools in Rawlins and Denver and was a graduate of Rawlins High School with the class of 1971. Garvin married the former Mona J. Clawson in Las Vegas on Jan. 19, 1984. He was currently employed at C.M.E. Garvin's pursuits included hunting, fishing, motorcycling, camping, rock hunting and hiking Survivors include his wife, Mona of Green River; his father and stepmother, James and Barbara Garvin of Rawlins; his mother and stepfather, Betina and Richard King of Franktown, Colo.; one daughter, Naomia Marie “Noni” Garvin of Green River; two sisters, Deborah Ann Waliser of Saratoga and Nancy Nielsen of Westminster, Colo.; two half sisters in California; and numerous other relatives. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 26, 1997 RUTH ELIZA BRUCE EVANSTON-- Funeral servers for Ruth Eliza Bruce were at the Crandall Funeral Home, Evanston, on Wednesday, July 23, 1997 at 11 a.m. Interment followed in the Evanston City Cemetery. Mrs. Bruce died July 20, 1997 in Salt Lake City. She was born on March 30, 1915 in Upton, Utah to John W. Willoughby Jr. and Mrytle L. Staley. She married Joseph Wilson Bruce on Dec. 23, 1940 in Coalville, Utah. She was a member of the LDS Church. She is survived by son, John M. (Ann) Bruce of Green River; daughters, Carol R (Ken) Bunot of Magna, Utah, and Linda (Ron) Ewart of Rock Springs; brother, Lyle Willoughby of Coalville; sisters, Inez Turner of Ogden, Utah, Leone Turner of Lehi, Utah, and Myrla Jacobsen of Tooele, Utah; eight grandchildren, and 13 great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 26, 1997 ANGELO V. DALLASTA VANCOUVER. Wash - Services for Angelo V. Dallasta were Friday, July 25 at 11 a.m. at the Evergreen Staples Funeral Chapel, 1700 St. John's Road, Vancouver, Wash. Entombment was at Lincoln Memorial Cemetery, 10500 S.E. Mt. Scott Blvd. Portland, Ore. Dallasta, 84, Vancouver, died Monday, July 21, 1997 in Vancover of congestive heart failure. He was born Nov 13, 1912 in Henryetta, Okla. He worked as a construction laborer. He moved to Vancouver 43 years ago from Rock Springs. He was a member of the Laborers Union Local 296. His pursuits included hunting and fishing. He was a Christian. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Dessie N. Dallasta; a son, Thomas E. Dallasta, Vancouver; a brother, Emil Dallasta, Taponis, Colo.: three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 2, 1997 GILBERT C. PORTER Funeral services for Gilbert C. Porter were conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, July 28, 1997 at the Green River LDS 2nd Ward Chapel, 120 Shoshone Drive in Green River. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Porter, 74, of 382 Hoover Drive, Green River, died at 11:04 a.m. Thursday, July 24, 1997 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient one day after a lengthy heart condition. He was born Oct. 12, 1922 in Cumberland, the son of Joseph Ray Porter and Ivy Bertha Evans Porter Crompton. He attended schools in Cumberland, Rock Springs and Green River and was a graduate of Green River High School with the class of 1941. Porter married Arlene Price on Dec. 12, 1942 in Evanston. He was a veteran of World War II who served in the U.S. Navy from 1943-1946. He was employed by the Union Pacific Railroad until his retirement in 1981. He was a lifetime member of the VFW, a member of Elks Lodge 624 and UP Old Timers. Porter was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His pursuits included camping in the Hoback, being with his family, especially grandchildren, watching Utah Jazz games and he was a fan of the Denver Broncos. Survivors include his wife, Arlene Porte of Green River; one son, Craig G. Porter and one daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Paul Blasi, all of Green River; one brother, Thorald Porter of Rialto, Calif.; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; stepfather, Frank Crompton; grandparents; four brothers, Lamar, Alden, Sherald and James Porter; one sister, Alta Jones; and several aunts and uncles. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 2, 1997 IRMA L. OSBORNE SALT LAKE CITY—Graveside funeral services and interment for Irma L. Osborne were conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, July 28, 1997 a the Salt Lake City Cemetery in Salt Lake City. The Rev. Roy Miller, retired pastor of the First United Methodist Church, conducted the services. Mrs. Osborne, 95, of 1445 Uinta Drive, Green River, died at 3:44 a.m. Friday, July 25, 1997 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River where she had been a patient since Jan. 27, 1993. A longtime resident of Green River, Mrs. Osborne had been in ill health for the past two weeks. She was born Nov. 4, 1901 in Prescott, Ariz., the daughter of the late Leon Otho and Sarah Amanda Britt Lewis. Mrs. Osborne attended schools in Prescott and was a graduate of Prescott High School with the class of 1919. She graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder with a degree in elementary education. Mrs. Osborne married Nelson Holmes Osborne in Salt Lake City on June 19, 1937, and he preceded her in death. She taught elementary school in Green River for several years. Mrs. Osborne was a member of the Episcopal Church. Survivors include her sister-in-law, Mary Jane Lewis of San Antonio, Texas; and several great-nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Osborne was preceded in death by one sister, Julia, and one brother, Leon Lewis Jr. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 2, 1997 HAROLD L. “PEEWEE” SMITH EVANSTON—Funeral services for Harold L. “Peewee” Smith were at the Crandall Funeral Home in Evanston on Wednesday July 30, 1997 at 11 a.m. Interment was in the Evanston City Cemetery. Smith, 56, died at the McKay Dee Hospital on July 26, 1997. He was born June 22, 1941 in Ogden, Utah, the son of Elwood John and Mary (Heward) Smith. He married Blanche Ann Adams on Nov. 3, 1979 in Elko, Nev. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church. He was a master mason of Masonic Lodge No. 4 AF&AM, as well as a charter member of the Elks Lodge, member of the Scottish Rite, York Rite Masons of Wyoming and Shriner of Korein Temple and a member of Jester of Shriners. In 1995 he retired from the Wyoming Department of Transportation after 35 years of service. He is survived by his wife, Blanche A. Smith of Evanston; sons, Christian Smith of Worland, Melvin Wren of Evanston, Rick Wren of Thermopolis and Michael Wren of Salt Lake City; daughters, Amy Mosier of Laramie, and Christine Harris of Evanston; seven grandchildren; and sisters, Nina Earll of Evanston and Mary Jane Cook of Evanston. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 2, 1997 JAMES C. “JIM” SHEELY LACEY, Wash.—Services for James C. “Jim” Sheely were Monday at the College Street Christian Church, Lacey, Wash., the Rev. Brent Parker officiating. Inurnment was in the Mountain View Cemetery, Greybull. Sheely, 73, of Olympia, Wash., died Friday, July 25, 1997 at his home in Olympia of lung and bone cancer. He was born April 24, 1924 in Seward, Neb., a son of William Clyde and Florence Pate Sheely. He graduated from Seward High School in 1943 and married Jo An Nixon on April 29, 1943. He served in the U.S. Army Air Force from 1943-46 as a bombardier flight lieutenant. He worked for 37 years as a union electrician in Wyoming in Casper, Greybull and Lovell including 17 years in Rock Springs. He retired nine years ago to the Washington Land Yacht Harbor in Olympia. He spent the past five winters in Yuma, Ariz. He was a member of the College Street Christian Church, La Mesa Church of God, College Street Church of God Gospel Band, Washington Unit and a life member of the Wally Byam Caravan Club International, Air Streams. He was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers No. 322, a member of the Olympia Amateur Radio, Yuma Amateur Radio and the Shelton Elks Club. His pursuits included music, church, golf, cards, short-wave radio, woodworking and traveling. He was a Boy Scout leader for 30 years, and he taught Boy Scout swimming for 10 years. Survivors in addition to his wife include a son, James W. Sheely, Rock Springs; two daughters, Jeri Anne Simpson, Rock Springs, and Janie M. Neary, Kemmerer; a brother, Roger W. Sheely, Billings, Mont.; two sisters, Janet May, Buffalo, and Lois Zetterberg, Milwaukee, Ore.; seven grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 2, 1997 JOHN K. YOSHIDA LANCASTER, Calif.—Funeral services for John K. Yoshida were at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Lancaster, Calif., at 2 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 1, 1997. Yoshida, 71, longtime Lancaster resident, passed away at his home on July 28, 1997. He was born Dec. 6, 1925 in Reliance, and attended schools in Quealy and Rock Springs. He received his BA and MA from the University of Wyoming. During World War II, he served with the 442nd Regiment of the U.S. Army. He came to the Antelope Valley in California in 1957 to work for NASA; he retired as the NASA Dryden financial manager in 1988. On July 15, 1966, he married Rae H. Okamoto in Cleveland. She died in December 1994. Shortly after arriving in the Valley, Yoshida began his long association with Antelope Valley College as a part-time instructor in English and American history. In 1995, Yoshida became the largest, individual donor in the college’s history by making a gift of $100,000 to AVC. With the contribution, the college dedicated its new 54,000 square feet Applied Arts Building in the memory of Rae Yoshida. He is survived by two brothers and three sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 9, 1997 JAMES E. SCOTT Masonic graveside funeral services and interment for James E. Scott were conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6, 1997 at the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearers were Louis Rollins, Louis Rollins Jr., Paul Brindley, Jim Stacey, Bert Lyons and John Gosar. Honorary pallbearers were the Masons. Scott, 72, of 3927 Highway 374, Jamestown, died at 10:15 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 3, 1997 at Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs, where he had been a patient since July 22, 1997. A longtime resident of Jamestown, Scott had been in ill health for the past one month. He was born April 7, 1925 in Marysville, Kan., the son of the late Melvin and Helen H. Siep Scott. Scott attended schools in Kansas and Green River, and was a graduate of Lincoln High School in Green River with the class of 1943. He attended the University of Wyoming. Scott was a U.S. Army Air Force veteran who served during World War II. He married the former Thora Mae Anderson in Green River on April 13, 1948. Scott worked as a railway express worker for the Union Pacific Railroad for 27 years until his retirement. He was also the owner and operator of his own trucking company. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and the Shriners. Survivors include his wife, Thora Mae of Rock Springs; one sister, Mrs. Lou (Mary) Rollins of Salt Lake City; and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 9, 1997 ANTON “HAP” AMIZICH A mass of Christian burial for Anton “Hap” Amizich was celebrated at 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 7, 1997 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. John Savio officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 6, 1997 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Interment and military graveside services were in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Eric Kushlan, Gary Kushlan, Brad Kushlan, Jason Zancanella, Marc Zancanella and Ricky Cilensek. Amizich, 73, of 617 Rugby Ave., Rock Springs, died several hours after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 11:34 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 3, 1997. According to Sweetwater County Coroner Dale S. Majhanovich, an autopsy showed Amizich died from head injuries sustained when he fell earlier in the evening while attending a barbecue at the home of a friend. He was a lifelong resident of Rock Springs. He was born in Rock Springs on May 22, 1924, the son of the late Martin and Rosalie Kudar Amizich Sr. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School. Amizich was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II who was wounded in action. He married the former Rose M. Jesenko in Rock Springs on Oct. 5, 1952. He was a self-employed masonry contractor and bricklayer who worked for more than 40 years. Amizich was a vegetable gardener. His pursuits included hunting and fishing. He was a member of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, the Croatian Fraternal Union and the American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24. Survivors include his wife, Rose M. Amizich of Rock Springs; two daughters, Mrs. Dan (Terry) Zancanella of Rock Springs and Mrs. David (Elsie Mae) Kushlan of Homedale, Idaho; one brother, Martin Amizich Jr. of Rock Springs; five grandchildren, Eric Kushlan of Homedale, Gary Kushlan of Boise, Idaho, Brad Kushlan of Rock Springs, and Jason and Marc Zancanella, both of Rock Springs; three great-grandchildren, Dylan Kushlan, Kylie Kushlan and Haley Kushlan, all of Homedale; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Amizich was preceded in death by five brothers, Paul Edward, Larry, John, Peter Frank and Joseph C. Amizich; one sister, Jennie S. McQuillan; and one grandson, Brian Kushlan. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 9, 1997 MICHAEL HOLLER Funeral services for Michael Holler were conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug.7, 1997, at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel, 263 E. Flaming Gorge Way, Green River. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearers were Mel Wallendorff, Kent Broadbent, Glenn Hood, Tom Tingle, Eric Zimmerman and Lyle Howe. Holler, 30, 1830 S, Carolina, Green River, died in an accident 9.5 miles southeast of Green River at about 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 3. Holler was born on Dec. 10, 1966 in Chicago Heights, Ill., the son of Harry and Anna L. Baldauf Holler. He attended schools in Green River and was a graduate of Green River High School with the class of 1985. He was a veteran who served in the U.S. Navy for seven years. He was employed as a warehouseman for the U.S. Postal Service in Rock Springs the past two years. He was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include his father and stepmother, Harry and Linda Holler of Green River; his mother, Anne Baldauf of Hoopeston, Ill.; four sisters, Mary A. Bell of Hoopeston, Stephanie Boggs of Mansfield, Ohio, Aubrey B. Holler of Green River and Ashley M. Holler of Green River; and several nieces and nephews. Holler was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Everett and Mary Harmon and his maternal grandparents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 9, 1997 JUANITA JULIUS Funeral services for Juanita Julius were conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 8, 1997 at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel, 263 East Flaming Gorge Way, Green River. Bishop Ralph Wall of the LDS Church conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearers were Carl Schultz, Gary Schultz, Michael “Mick” Fletcher, Tom Anasos and Toby Garcia. Mrs. Julius, 72, of 144 J St., Rock Springs died at about 9:30 a.m. Monday, Aug. 4, 1997 at her home in Rock Springs. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Colorado and Oregon, Mrs. Julius died following a lengthy illness. She was born Aug. 13, 1924 in Genoa, Colo., the daughter of the late Roy and Mary Rachael Meredith Murphy. Mrs. Julius attended schools in Green River and married Louis M. Julius in Rawlins on Dec. 16, 1947 and he preceded her in death on Aug. 28, 1984. Mrs. Julius worked as a turntable operator for the Union Pacific Railroad during World War II. She later worked as a waitress in various restaurants in Oregon and Wyoming. Mrs. Julius was a member of the LDS Church. Survivors include her daughter, Janette K. Leonard of Soldier, Iowa; one brother, Donald Murphy of Rich Hill, Mi.; two sisters, Anita Schultz of Green River and Marcella Anastos of Green River; two half-brothers, Louis Medina of Ridgefield, Wash., and Edward Medina of Klamath Falls, Ore.; three half-sisters, Nacia Brewer and Teresa Handris, both of Vancouver, Wash., and Catalina Corvalis of Portland, Ore.; three grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Julius was preceded in death by one daughter, Ruth Doty and one son, Norris R. Austin. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 9, 1997 WILLIAM PATRICK PURDY A mass of Christian burial for William Patrick Purdy was at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 2, 1997 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Tom Sheridan officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1, 1997 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Inurnment was in Albuquerque, N.M. Pallbearers were Joseph Purdy, Jerry Purdy, John Purdy, Walter Purdy, Mike Purdy and Damian Purdy. Purdy, 70, of 507 Monte Vista Road, Rock Springs, died at 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, July 30, 1997 at his home in Rock Springs. A resident of Rock Springs for the past 24 years and former resident of California, Purdy had been in ill health for the past nine months. He was born Nov. 19, 1926 in Roanoke, Va., the son of the late John T. and Christine McCarty Purdy. Purdy attended schools in Roanoke and was a graduate of St. Andrew's High School in Roanoke with the class of 1944. He attended the University of New Mexico at Albuquerque and graduated with a master of arts degree. Purdy was a U.S. Navy veteran who served during World War II. He married the former Mary Alice Herrera in Albuquerque on June 24, 1961. Purdy worked as a clerk for the United States Postal Service in Rock Springs for 22 years until his retirement in June of 1986. He was also active in the National Guard. Purdy was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows/SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Churches and a fourth-degree member of the Knights of Columbus. He was also a member of the American Post Workers Union of Wyoming and had served as past president. Survivors include his wife, Mary Alice Purdy of Rock Springs; one son, Damian P. Purdy of Laramie; two daughters, Anne M. Robins of Wiggins, Colo., and Mrs. David (Jennifer) Allen of Manassas, Va.; six brothers, Joseph V. Purdy of Robertson, Walter A. James G. and Michael C. Purdy, all of Albuquerque, John A. Purdy of Cherry Creek, Calif., and Neil Purdy of New York; one sister, Alice C. Purdy of Costa Mesa, Calif.; 10 grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Purdy was preceded in death by one son, Kevin Gerard Purdy; one brother, George Purdy; and one sister, Mary Jane Purdy. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 9, 1997 JOHN H. ODORIZZI RAWLINS - A mass of Christian burial for John H. Odorizzi was on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 1997 at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church with the Rev. Malcolm Reid as the celebrant. Rosary services were conducted on Tuesday evening at 7 p.m., at Rostad Mortuary in Rawlins. Odorizzi died at Park Manor Nursing Home on Aug. 1, 1997 at the age of 90. He was born on April 25, 1917 in Roswell, Ohio, the sun of Enrico and Licia (Lorenzoni) Odorizzi. He lived in Superior, and came to Rawlins from Superior. He worked at the Rock Springs and the Rawlins Union Mercantile stores during the years from 1942-1950. He also worked in the coal mines in Rock Springs. He married Mary Marinto on Jan. 24, 1929 in Pueblo, Colo., and she preceded him in death in May of 1995. He was a reader and a lay minister at St. Joseph's Catholic Church. He was involved in the Knights of Columbus, and was past grand knight of that organization. He also belonged to the Eagles Club in Rock Springs. He is survived by his daughters, Betty Rumpf of Cheyenne and Charleen Latinis of Pottsboro, Texas. He is survived by two nieces, Nancy Larsen of Greeley, Colo., and Sandy Sisseck of Seaside, Ore. He is survived by nine grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and several other nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, one son, one brother, and one sister. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 9, 1997 CARL P. BEUTLER LOGAN, Utah - Funeral services for Carl P. Beutler were conducted in Logan, Utah, with interment in the Logan City Cemetery. Beutler, 85, of 1445 Uinta Drive, Green River, died at 12 a.m. Monday, Aug. 4, 1997 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs where he had been a patient since Aug. 3, 1997. A longtime resident of Green River and former resident of Nevada, Beutler had been in ill health since 1991. He was born on March 13, 1912 in North Logan, Utah, the son of the late Felix and Margaritha Von Niederhausern Beutler. He worked as a miner for Anaconda Copper Mine in Wheat Heights, Nev., until his retirement in 1977. He was also self-employed as a farmer in Idaho. Beutler was a member of the LDS Church. Survivors include four sons, Orson Beutler of Delta, Colo., Marcel Beutler of Las Vegas, Theo Beutler of Phoenix, Ariz., and David Beutler of Chandler, Ariz.; two daughters, Mrs. Ronald M. (Karla D.) Rees of Green River and Mrs. Kevin (Trudy) Roper of Taylorsville, Utah; one brother, Jesse Beutler of Burley, Idaho; two sisters, Olga Spencer of St. George, Utah, and Lucille Wilhelm of Logan Utah; 14 grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Beutler was preceded in death by one son, Kevin Todd Beutler: four brothers, and one sister. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 9, 1997 ORVILLE A. “RED” WILKERSON BASIN-- A memorial service for Orville A "Red" Wilkerson was conducted Thursday, Aug 7, 1997 at 2 p.m. in the First Baptist Church in Basin with the Rev. Val Keiter officiating. Wilkerson died Monday, Aug. 4, 1997 at the Bonnie Bluejacket Memorial Nursing Home, Basin, following a lengthy illness. He was born July 19, 1919 in Basin the son of Orville L. and Minnie E. (Allen) Wilkerson. He attended schools in Shell (grade school). He graduated from Greybull, Montana State and the University of Wyoming. He married Lucy Baird on March 4, 1944. He was a rancher, game warden and truck driver in Greybull and Big Piney before retiring to Basin. His pursuits included fishing, hunting, gardening, woodworking and shooting. He was a member of the Big Piney Lions Club, Big Piney School Board, Big Piney Town Council, representative of Silver Haired Legislature, Master Mason Greybull Ledge No. 34 A.F. & A.M. and Order of Eastern Star Big Piney Chapter No. 42. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers and four sisters. Wilkerson is survived by his wife, Lucy of Basin; four children, son, Charles and Linda of Independence, Kan.; son, Ralph and Mary Kay of Denver; daughter, Cynthia and Bill Pomeray of Cheyenne and son David und Dorothy of Rock Springs; six grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews and friends. Cremation has taken place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 9, 1997 PERRY LEE HODGES SHOW LOW, Ariz.--Funeral services for Perry Lee Hodges were at 10a.m. Thursday, Aug 7 at Owens Mortuary in Show Low, Ariz. Hodges, 65, died Aug. 3, 1997 at Navapache Regional Medical Center, Show Low. He was born in Brownsville, Texas, and grew up in Big Spring, Texas. He lived in Rock Springs and worked in the oil fields and owned a motel in Rock Springs for 18 years. He lived in Colorado for a short time. He moved to Show Low in 1982 and had owned a motel since then. He was a member of the Gideons International, charter member of White Mountain Gideons International and was a member of Show Low Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. He is survived by his wife, Mary G. Hodges of Show Low; two daughters, Sherry Gould of Opal and Terry Skillin of Show Low; his mother, Florence Hodges of Big Springs; one sister, Dorothy Haddock of Big Spring; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 9, 1997 OPAL LOUISE MCMILLAN KEMMERER - Memorial services for Opal Louise McMillan were at the Penney Berta A Methodist Church in Kemmerer on Thursday, Aug. 7, 1997 al 10 a.m. Mrs. McMillan, 76, died Monday, Aug 4, 1997 at her residence. She was born Jan. 12, 1921 in Gunn to Mr. and Mrs. Mike Pecolar. She was a member of the Catholic Church. She married William McMillan in Rock Springs on April 12, 1938. He preceded her in death on Feb. 17, 1989. Her pursuits included cooking and baking. Survivors include sons, Mickey McMillan of Kemmerer and Brad McMillan of Diamondville; daughter, Connie McMillan of Kemmerer; brother, George Pecolar of San Diego; sister, Mae Milojevich of Powers, Ore; five grandchildren and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, three brothers and two sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 9, 1997 JERRY HENSLEY Jerry Hensley, 58, of 30 Clearview Drive No. 1, Rock Springs, Wyoming died Sunday, Aug 3, 1997 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County after a sudden illness. He was born April 4, 1939 in Jonesboro, Tenn., the son of Jessie and Ollie Mae Harris Hensley. He attended schools in Monroe, Tenn. He had been a resident of Rock Springs for the past nine years. Hensley married Martha Strader on Jan. 30, 1960 in Des Plaines, Ill. They were later divorced. He married Sandra Jean Langhus on Oct 16, 1988 in Elko, Nev. Hensley served during the Korean War in the U.S. Army. He was employed as a boilermaker, Local 182, Midvale, Utah, until his retirement. He was a member of the Southern Baptist Church. His interests included fishing, hunting and animals. Survivors include his wife. Sandra Hensley of Rock Springs; one son, Scott D. Hensley of Lake In The Hills, Ill.; daughters, Laurie Hensley of Aurora, Ill. and Lisa Alfaro of Bartlett, Ill.; stepsons, Christopher Huebbe of Fort Collins, Colo., Timothy Huehbe of Phoenix, Ariz., and Curtis Huebbe of Green River; stepdaughters, Shelly Huebbe of Orlando, Fla., and Tina Becker of Rock Springs; brothers, Bill and Ralph Hensley, both of Tennessee and Riley Hensley of Indiana; sisters, Irene Cassels of Missouri, Francis Patton of West Virginia and Louise Mulherin of Arkansas; five grandchildren and 13 step-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by parents, sister, Lucy and brother, J.W. Private family memorial ser: vices followed cremation. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 16, 1997 VIRGIL ZARLINGO BOULDER - Memorial services for Virgil Zarlingo were Friday, Aug. 15, 1997 at the 11 a.m. at Our Savior's Lutheran Church with the Rev. Don Stroud officiating. Zarlingo, 69, Boulder, died Monday, Aug. 11, 1997 in Pinedale. He was born May 17, 1928 in Rifle, Colo., a son of Tony Anthony Zarlingo and Dolly Worrell Zarlingo. He married Niobe Aimes Aug. 25, 1949 in Farmington, N.M. He was a member of VFW Post 4801 and the Our Savior's Lutheran Church. Survivors include his wife, Niobe; two daughters, Toni A. Bohnet and Sherry D. Zarlingo, both of Pinedale; a brother, Vernon Zarlingo, Williams, Ariz.; two sisters, Jeannie Hale and Donna Mae Taylor, both of Albuquerque, N.M.; four grandchildren, Shawna, Lynn, Billie Jo and Blake; and three great-grandchildren, Ashley, Mariah and Garrett. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister and one brother. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 16, 1997 FRANCES ZEBRE KEMMERER -- Funeral Mass for Frances Zebre was Thursday, Aug. 14, 1997 al 11 a.m. in St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Rosary was recited on Wednesday at 7 p.m. Interment followed in the Kemmerer Cemetery. Mrs. Zebre, age 79, died Aug. 11, 1997 in Kemmerer. She was born Aug. 11, 1918 in Port Arthur, Texas, the daughter of George E. and Leah (Tomlinson) Dryden. She married Emil Andrew Zebre on Jan. 21, 1946 in San Antonio, Texas. He died on July 20, 1988. She was a member of the Catholic Church. She was involved in many church activities including Eucharistic Minister, Mother Cabrini Circle and the Catholic women's organization. She was also a member of the Happy Homemakers and the Canaries Club. Her pursuits included baking and doing genealogy. She is survived by three daughters, Mary Leah Zebre of Wheaton, Ill., Alice M. Butts of Ogden, Utah, and Cecilia L. Zebre of Kemmerer; sons, John A. Zebre of Rock Springs, George D. Zebre of Rock Springs, and Michael Zebre of Casper; and sister, Rose Breer of Salina, Kan. She was preceded in death by her husband and two children, Mark Patrick and Terry Soumaker; one grandson, Colin Butts, and four sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 16, 1997 NORMAN LLOYD VESTERBY Norman Lloyd Vesterby, 81, of 1445 Uinta Drive No. 207, Green River, died at 4:27 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 10, 1991 at his residence in Green River of cancer. He was a resident of The Villa in Green River for the past few months and a former resident of Rock Springs for 11 years. He was born March 11, 1916 in Plentywood, Mont., the son of John and Emma Clemmenson Vesterby. He attended schools in Minnesota and graduated from the Johnson High School in St. Paul, Minn., with the class of 1933. Vesterby married Edna V. Vesterby in White Bear Lake, Minn., in April 1939. They were later divorced. He later married Eula VanDeusen. She preceded him in death. Vesterby served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was employed as a meat cutter and later a machinist for a heavy equipment manufacturer until his retirement. Survivors include sons, Vincent L. Vesterby and David L. Vesterby of Pinedale; one brother, Budd Vesterby of Albuquerque, N.M.; six grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Private family memorial services were conducted following cremation. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 23, 1997 ELLEN BYNON A memorial service for Ellen Bynon was Wednesday, Aug. 20 at 10 a.m. at the Rock Springs Cemetery. Interment was at Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs. Mrs. Bynon, of Corvallis, Ore., died at Southtowne Living Center, Eugene. She was 92. Mrs. Bynon died Feb. 18, 1997 in Eugene, Ore. She was born on June 30, 1904 in Monarch, to James E. and Anna (Selkirk) Gildroy. She was married to James A. Bynon in 1923 and was a resident of Gebo, Rock Springs, Long Beach, Calif., and during the past ten years, Corvallis and Eugene. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star and Mountain Lily Chapter in Rock Springs. Mrs. Bynon is survived by her daughter, Dorothy of Corvallis; her son, Gilbert Evans of Torrence, Calif.; eight grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James A. Bynon in 1973; and her son, James R. Bynon in 1996. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 23, 1997 ELMER LEE SMALLWOOD GILLETTE - Memorial services for Gillette resident Elmer L. Smallwood were Tuesday, Aug. 12, 1997 at Wilson-Noecker Funeral Home, Gillette. Another memorial service was at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 16, 1997 at Callahan-Edfast Mortuary in Grand Junction, Colo. He died Monday, Aug. 11, 1997 at Campbell County Memorial Hospital, Gillette, following a short illness. Smallwood was born Sept. 30, 1935 in Colgate, Okla., to Marvin and Iola (Hatfield) Smallwood. He moved with his family to Rock Springs in 1942 where he graduated from high school in 1955. He moved to Glenwood Springs, Colo., in 1957. He met and later married Janet A. Casteel on Jan. 31, 1957 in Glenwood Springs. In 1987, they moved to Grand Junction and moved to Gillette in January 1996 where he was currently working for Columbia Chrome, Inc. He is survived by his wife, Janet A. Smallwood, Gillette; three sons, Ed Smallwood, Grand Island, Neb., Allen Smallwood, Green River and Kenneth Smallwood, Carbondale, Colo.; nine grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; two brothers, Marvie Smallwood, Hamilton, Mont., and Floyd Smallwood, Cody; and four sisters, Mary Strecker, Yuma, Ariz., Lou Stark, Lyon, Colo., Flo Hartzler, Minneapolis, and niece, Pralguska, Lyons. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Judy Doyal. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 23, 1997 WINONA FERL SMITH URIE - A memorial service for Winona Ferl Smith was conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 20 at the LDS Stake Center in Urie. Bishop Mark Isom conducted the services. Inurnment was in the Fort Bridger Cemetery in Fort Bridger. Mrs. Smith, 82, of 1445 Uinta Drive, Green River, died shortly after being admitted to Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs at 3:53 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 3, 1997. A resident of Green River since 1990 and former resident of Manila, Utah, Mrs. Smith was born Nov. 11, 1914 in Fairview, Utah, the daughter of the late Simeon H. and Hortense Triplette Brady. She attended schools in McKinnon. Mrs. Smith was the retired owner and operator of Ferl's Gift and Craft Store in Fort Bridger, Mrs. Smith later worked for the U.S. Forest Service. She was a member of the LDS Church. Mrs. Smith was a seamstress and she crocheted afghans and doilies for her family and friends. She was a gardener and craftswoman and she collected dolls, thimbles and bells. Survivors include her son, Frayne E. Smith of Alta Loma, Calif.; two daughters, Mrs. Arnold (Connie) Vanderberg of Fort Bridger, and Mrs. Rusty (Louise) Muir of Manila; two brothers, Max and Welby Brady, both of Portland, Ore.; four sisters, Vonda Alldredge of Logan, Utah, Rhea Martin of Clearfield, Utah, Peggy Benson of Roy, Utah, and Donna Carter of Moscow, Idaho; 10 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by one son, Jimmy Dean who died in infancy; one daughter, Hexene who died in infancy; two brothers, Rex and Ned Brady; and one sister, Flora Hanks. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 23, 1997 DONALD “DON” GARRIS CASPER -- Memorial services for Donald "Don" Garris were at Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Monday, Aug. 18, 1997 at 1 p.m. with the Rev. Dewayne Axworthy officiating. Garris, 47, Rock Springs, died Thursday, Aug. 14, 1997 at the Wyoming Medical Center, Casper. He was born Sept. 2, 1949 in Torrington to Edwin and Josephine (Barrett) Garris. Garris was raised in Casper and graduated from Natrona County High School. He married Susan Neifert in Broomfield, Colo., on Nov. 14, 1971. He served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam as a helicopter mechanic. Garris was an owner-operator truck driver for Bunning Transfer in Rock Springs. Garris' pursuits included dancing, playing golf and bowling. He lived in Rock Springs for the past five and a half years. He is survived by wife, Susan; father and stepmother, Edwin and Eileen Garris of Evansville; two sons, Donald Garris II of Casper and Sam Garris of Casper; three daughters, Danielle Garris, Cody, Kimberly Garris, Casper, and Jessica Garris, Casper; two sisters, Patrica Lowy, Riverside, Calif., and Karen Hicks, Riverside; two grandchildren; and nieces, nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Josephine, one brother and one sister. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 23, 1997 LORENA A. TIEPERMAN COOK HUDSON, Kan. - Funeral services for Lorena A. Tieperman Cook were Wednesday, Aug. 13 at the Peace United Church of Christ, Hudson, with the Rev. John Lauenberg presiding. Burial was in Peace Church Cemetery, Hudson. Pallbearers were Todd Tieperman, John Tieperman, Greg Tieperman, Aaron Alpers, L.J. Curtis and Kenny Curtis. Honorary pallbearers were Tim Tieperman, Robert Tieperman, Chuck Holland and William Curtis. Mrs. Cook, 95, died Aug. 9, 1997, at the Community Care Nursing Home, Ellinwood, Kan. She was born March 18, 1902, at Stover, Mo., the daughter of Jacob Peter and Anna Koch Alpers. A longtime Hudson resident, she was a homemaker. She was a member of Peace United Church of Christ, the Church Women's Fellowship, Peace Circle E.H.U., and the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, all at Hudson. In August 1922, she married William Tieperman at Hudson. He died August 19, 1956. In June 1972, she married David Cook at Hoisington. He died in 1982. Survivors include two sons, Jerry L. Tieperman, Sterling, and Donald (Jim) Tieperman, Hot Springs Village, Ark.; two daughters, Eileen Curtis, Rock Springs, and Bonnie Holland, Chesterfield, Mo.; 19 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by four brothers, Arthur Alpers, Gust John Alpers, Elmer Alpers, and Clarence Alpers; and two sisters, Hulda Will and Lillie Hitz. Grandchildren from Rock Springs include Cheri Macy and husband Bruce, L.J. Curtis and wife Janie, Vickie Dieckgrafe and husband John, Tammy Morlock and husband Monte and William Curtis and wife Marguerite. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 23, 1997 IRENE GOSAR OLSON SALT LAKE CITY -- Memorial services for Irene Gosar Olson were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday Aug. 18, 1997 at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary Chapel, Salt Lake City. Mrs. Olson, 70, died Friday, Aug. 15, 1997 one day after being admitted to the Salt Lake Regional Medical Center. She was born June 10, 1927 in Rock Springs, to Frank and Frances (Benedik) Gosar. She attended the local schools and graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1945. She was a resident of Salt Lake City since 1946, working at various times for the State of Utah, the Blind Center, University of Utah, and most recently, as a pathology transcriptionist at St. Mark's Hospital. She is survived by five children, sons, Frank of Elko, Nev., Michael, Steven and Paul of Salt Lake, and daughter, Diann of Monroe, Wash.; one sister, Elsie Gentilini of Rock Springs; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by an infant son, her parents, two sisters and three brothers, one of whom was the late John Gosar. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 23, 1997 SUSAN SITZE KEMMERER - Funeral services for Susan Sitze were at St. Patrick's Catholic church at 10 a.m. on Friday Aug. 22, 1997. Rosary was Aug. 21, 1997 at 7 p.m. Interment was in the Kemmerer City Cemetery. Mrs. Sitze of Diamondville, 49, died at the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City, Aug. 19, 1997. She was born on October 8, 1947, in Kemmerer, to George P. Marshinsky and Anna M. Strawlliviere. She married James D. Watson and he preceded her in death. She was a member of the Catholic church. Her pursuits included crochet work. She is survived by her children, Deborah A. Guinta of Diamondville, Deon G. Fulmer of Kemmerer, Thomas R. Fulmer of Pocatello, Idaho, and Rhonda Sitze of Diamondville; two sisters, Judy Meeks of Diamondville, and Georgia Kampen of Kemmerer. She is also survived by six grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father and one sister. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 30, 1997 RAYMOND ANGELO “RAY” ZUECH Memorial graveside services and inurnment for Raymond “Ray” Zuech were conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 25, 1997 at the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park in Rock Springs. Zuech, 81, of 421 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs, died at 1:04 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 21, 1997 at his home. Zuech was a lifelong resident of Rock Springs. Zuech was born on Aug. 7, 1916 in Rock Springs, the son of the late Samuel and Tulia Sulazzer Zuech. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1934. He married the former Ann A. Korfanta in Rock Springs on Sept. 29, 1939 and she preceded him in death on April 29, 1985. Zuech was a retired maintenance supervisor who worked for FMC Corporation for 25 years. He also worked as an electrician for the School District No. 1 until his retirement in 1981. Survivors include two sons, Joe Zuech of Cortemadera, Calif. and Sam Zuech of Rohnert Park, Calif.; one daughter, Mrs. Ed (Jeanne) Esther of Hickman, Calif.; one brother, Gene Zuech of Sun City, Ariz.; three grandchildren, Sherry Gruber of Chico, Calif., Jim Esther and Christopher Esther, both of Hickman, Calif., and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Zuech was preceded in death by one brother, Renaldo “Red” Zuech. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 30, 1997 BLANCHE LUCILLE WEBB Funeral services for Blanche Lucille Webb were conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 29, 1997 at the New Hope Baptist Church, 513 G St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Harold O. Fields conducted the services. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Bruce Collins, Billy Hooks, Steve Page, Dick Welsh, Jackie Sweets and Kevin Webb. Honorary pallbearers were Edgar Collins, Amos Jackson and Jesse Reed. Mrs. Webb, 62, of 714 Randolph St., Rock Springs, died at 3:23 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 23, 1997 at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City where she had been a patient since Aug. 9, 1997. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Webb had been in ill health since January of 1997. She was born Sept. 3, 1934 in Sparta, Ill., the daughter of the late Thomas Wesley “Hack” and Lola Schoffner Carter. Mrs. Webb attended schools in Rock Springs and married Earl Webb Sr. in Rawlins in 1967. She was a retired dishwasher who worked for Howard’s Café and the Silver Dollar in Rock Springs for 55 years. Mrs. Webb was a founder and active member of New Hope Baptist Church. She was also the president of the women’s missionary department and sang in the choir. Survivors include her husband, Earl Webb Sr. of Rock Springs; two sons, Earl Webb Jr. and Kevin Webb, both of Rock Springs; three daughters, Tina Webb of St. Louis, and Regina and Peggy Webb, both of Rock Springs; six brothers, Joseph, Louis, Donald and David Carter, all of Rock Springs, Lorenzo Carter of Ogden, Utah, and Thomas Carter Jr. of Wichita; two sisters, Mrs. Michael (Janice) Swenson of Rock Springs and Leora Glasker of Salt Lake City; 21 grandchildren; one aunt, Zedora Harris of Chicago; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Webb was preceded in death by one daughter, Alberta Davenport; one son, David Lee Yarber; and one sister, Mildred Horense Allen. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 30, 1997 PHYLLIS E. BRINLEY DYET PRICE, Utah - Funeral services for Phyllis E. Brinley Dyet were Saturday, Aug. 23, 1997 al 1 p.m. in the Price Stake Center. Burial was in the Price City Cemetery. Mrs. Dyet, 87, died Aug. 19, 1997 in Price, Utah. She was the daughter of Lester and Florence Bishop Christensen. She was born Oct. 7, 1909 in Monticello. She lived most of her life in Price. She spent 18 years with her daughter in Rock Springs and Los Osos, Calif. She married Hyman Atwood in 1927 and they later divorced. She later married John Ervin Brinley Dec. 11, 1933. He preceded her in death on Feb. 28, 1962. She then married Clifford Dyet on Oct. 11, 1964. He died on Aug. 11, 1977. She was a member of the LDS Church and held many positions in the Relief Society and Primary. She was also a member of the Price Moose Lodge Ladies Auxiliary, Pythian Sisters and Daughters of the Utah Pioneers. She worked at the nursing home and Senior Citizen Center in Price and was a member of the Kitchen Band. Her hobbies were bowling, reading, crocheting, traveling, and visiting with her children and their families. She is survived by her children and their spouses, Lester Cleon and Arlene Atwood of Billings, Mont., Beverly Ann and Bill Routh of Rock Springs, John Ervin Jr. and Judy Brinley of Kent. Wash., William Afton and Eva Brinley of Salt Lake City; daughter-in-law, Beverly Jane Mutz Brinley of Kent; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She is also survived by a sister, Bernice Bushnell of Price. She was preceded in death by her husbands; one son, Melvin Jerry Brinley; one granddaughter, Billie Marie Routh; one great-granddaughter, Christine Lynn Hendricks; and five brothers and sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 30, 1997 HOUSTON JOHN LUNSFORD GILMORE Funeral services for Houston John Lunsford Gilmore, were conducted at 10 a.m Monday, Aug. 25, 1997 at the LDS Stake Center, 120 Shoshone Ave., Green River. Bishop Dennis Peterson conducted the services. Graveside funeral services and interment were conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27, 1997 at the Whaley Cemetery in Greybull. Gilmore, 42, of 225 Clear View Drive, Green River, died on Thursday afternoon, Aug. 21, 1997 near Pinedale. A longtime resident of Green River and former resident of Greybull, Gilmore died while scuba diving at Fremont Lake. He was born on Feb. 9, 1955 in Greybull, the son of Raymond Lunsford and Ida Jane Grisham Gilmore. Gilmore attended schools in Greybull and was a graduate of Greybull High School with the class of 1973. He married the former Sharla Dawnette Winters in Green River on Feb. 19, 1979. Gilmore was currently employed as mine foreman at Texas Gulf where he had worked for the past 22 years. He spent many years on the mine rescue team. He was a member of the LDS Church. His pursuits included scuba diving, woodworking and working on automobiles. Survivors include his wife, Dawnette Gilmore of Green River; his mother, Ida Gilmore of Queen Creek, Ariz.; one son, Christopher Brian Gilmore of Green River; two daughters, Stephanie Jo Dawn White of Powell, and Kari Jonette Gilmore of Green River; two brothers, Mike Gilmore of Jamestown, and David Gilmore of Camp Verde, Ariz.; one sister, Maria Martens of Queen Creek; and several nieces and nephews. Gilmore was preceded in death by his father, one daughter, Christina Jean Gilmore; and one brother, Ronald Gilmore. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 30, 1997 A.N. MILLER MARTINEZ, Calif. - Services for A.N. Miller, were conducted on Aug. 24, 1997 in Martinez. Miller died suddenly in San Francisco, on Aug. 22, 1997 while attending a family reunion. Miller was born on May 12, 1933 to Bernice and Bill Miller in Kemmerer. Surviving are Anna Hall of Las Cruces, N.M., Susan Barker and Meridee Mowrey of Green River and Barbara Rhodes of Morgan, Utah; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Pete Miller. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 30, 1997 ROBERT “BOB” CLIFFORD LEEPER SR. RIVERTON—Funeral services for Robert “Bob” Clifford Leeper Sr., were conducted at Davis Funeral Home, 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 29, 1997, with the Rev. Earl Detwiler officiating. Burial was at Mountain View Cemetery. Leeper, 74 of Riverton, died Aug. 26, 1997 at his home near Riverton. He was born Sept. 15, 1922 in Grant, Neb., to William T. and Roxie l. (Cranmore) Keeper. He was a World War II Army veteran. He was a heavy equipment and diesel mechanic. He married Violet M. Hubert Dec. 21, 1957 in Rock Springs. They lived in Rock Springs from 1957-1981 and Riverton from 1981-1997. His pursuits included hunting, fishing, camping and auto racing. Survivors include his wife, Violet; son, Robert C. Leeper Jr. of Riverton; daughter, Debra Rena Cornman of Rock Springs; three grandchildren; brothers, Ed Leeper of Lewellen, Neb., and Budd Leeper, Scottsbluff, Neb.; sisters, Rosie Cooper of Oshkosh, Neb., Willa Morgan of Shelton, Wash., and Gloria Craig of Nampa, Idaho; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, mother, brother, Al Leeper and granddaughter, Misty A. Leeper. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 30, 1997 JOSEPH W. TELCK JR. OGDEN, Utah - A mass of Christian burial for Joseph W. Telck Jr. was celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 28, 1997 at the Holy Family Catholic Church, 1100 East 5550 St., Ogden, Utah. The Rev. Charles Cummins officiated. A parish rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27, 1997 at the Lindquist and Sons Mortuary, 3108 Washington Blvd., Ogden. Military graveside funeral services and interment were in the Washington Heights Cemetery in Ogden. Pallbearers were David L. Jelaca, Joseph R. Jelaca, David Swann, John Zadra, Kole Strebel and Denis Jeff. Honorary pallbearers were Frank Sacco, John Van Houten, Rodney Reay, Kord Strebel, Bobby Telck and Zackery Deason. Telck, 72, of 5205 South 1350 East, Ogden, died early Sunday morning, Aug. 24, 1997 at his home. A resident of Odgen for the past 37 years and former longtime resident of Rock Springs and Reliance, Telck had been in ill health the past several years. He was born on Jan. 29, 1925 in Reliance, the son of the late Joseph W. and Guiditta Gottardi Telek Sr. He attended schools in Reliance and was a graduate of Reliance High School with the class of 1943. Telck was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II who served in the European Theater. He married the former Rosemarie Reay at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Rock Springs on June 25, 1949. Telck worked for the American Linen Company for many years. He later worked for the Safeway Bread Plant and the Metz Bakery in Salt Lake City where he retired in 1994. He also worked as the night assistant manager at the B.P.O. Elks Lodge in Ogden for many years. Telck sang in the choir at the St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Ogden and his pursuits included fishing, hunting and golf. He was a member of the Holy Family Catholic Church and the B.P.O. Elks Lodge in Ogden. Survivors include his wife, Rosemarie Telck of Ogden, Utah; one son, Troy J. Telck of West Jordan, Utah; one daughter, Mrs. Dan (Sandra) Deason of Layton, Utah; one foster daughter, Elouise Reay Strebel of Park City, Utah; one sister and brother-in-law, Dora and Leno Anseimi of West Weber, Utah; three grandchildren, Zack Deason of Layton, Adrianna Telck of West Jordan, and Sierra Telck of West Jordan; three step-grandchildren, Clayton Snell of West Jordan, Travis Laney of West Jordan, and Lindsay Deason of Colorado Springs; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Telck was preceded in death by one sister, Edith Zadra, who died on March 16, 1996, and one brother, Henry J. Telck, who died on May 2, 1997. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 6, 1997 BILL STRANNIGAN FORT COLLINS, Colo. (AP)—Bill Strannigan, a longtime Wyoming basketball coach remembered by friends as one of the Cowboys’ most versatile athletes, died Monday, Sept. 1 at the age of 78. The Fort Collins, Colo., resident, Wyoming’s first basketball all-American, died after suffering a stroke near Wellington, Colo., while returning to Fort Collins from Ames, Iowa. The native of Dalry, Scotland, earned 11 varsity letters in Rock Springs High School and was named to all-American and all-conference teams in basketball and baseball while attending the University of Wyoming. “He could play any sport and play it better than anyone else I have ever known,” said longtime friend Doug Essert, a Yoder resident. “One time he came out of basketball practice at the university and went to the student union. A bunch of us had watched while the new university champion ping pong player was crowned. Strannigan took on the champion and beat him.” Strannigan began his coaching career at Wyoming in 1959 and served as head coach until 1973, amassing a 179-187 record and taking his team to NIT appearances in 1968 and 1969 and to the consolation round of the NCAA Tournament in 1967. He was named the Western Athletic Conference’s “Coach of the Year” in 1967 and was inducted into the Wyoming Hall of Fame in 1994. Before coaching at Wyoming, Strannigan was head coach at Iowa State for five years, which followed four years of coaching at Coloardo State. While at Colorado State, Strannigan led the Rams to a Skyline Conference Championship in 1954. Strannigan’s coaching job at CSU followed his first coaching position at Loveland, Colo., High School. Strannigan’s family moved from Scotland to Rock Springs when he was 2 and he attended Rock Springs High School where he won 11 varsity letters and earned all-state honors in football, basketball and track. After graduating from high school, Strannigan attended the University of Colorado for two years before transferring to Wyoming. At Wyoming, he lettered in football and basketball in 1940, 1941 and 1942 and became the Cowboys’ first all-American in basketball in 1941, when he was named a Chuck Taylor first-team all-American. In 1941 and 1942, Strannigan was named an Amateur Athletic Union all-American. The three-time all-Skyline Conference player for basketball played at tailback for the Cowboy football team in 1940. In 1941 and 1942, he was named an all-Skyline Conference pitcher as a member of the Cowboy baseball team. Strannigan is survived by his wife Esther of Fort Collins, son Matt Strannigan of Cheyenne, stepson Terry Rock of Farmington, N.M., daughters Theo Riley, Susan Diehl and Marty Coe, all of Cody, and 10 grandchildren. Services were held at 11 a.m. Thursday at the First United Methodist Church in Fort Collins. Local graveside memorial services were at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 5 in the Mountain View section of the Rock Springs city cemetery. The Rev. Jeanny V. House of the First Congregational Church officiated. In addition to other survivors, Strannigan is survived locally by his aunt, Mrs. Bess Strannigan. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 6, 1997 PAUL ALLEN WRIGHT Funeral services for Paul Allen Wright were at 10 a.m. Aug. 30, 1997 at the Green River Monroe Baptist Church, 295 Monroe Ave. in Green River. Interment took place in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Wright, 21, of 700 Schultz No. 69, Green River, died Wednesday morning, Aug. 27, 1997, in a truck accident near Maybell, Colo. According to the Colorado State Patrol, Wright was the driver of an eastbound semi carrying liquid nitrogen. He missed a curve on Colo. 318 and his vehicle went into a skid then rolled. He was the only occupant of the vehicle. The accident occurred at 8:14 a.m. and the patrol said alcohol was not a factor. He was born on Jan. 13, 1976 in Williston, N.D., a son of Ralph Wright and Marlys Weyer. He attended high school in Green River and graduated with the class of 1995. He married Krystal Prince Wright of Green River on Aug. 31, 1996. Wright began working for B.J. Well Service as a truck driver and construction worker in July 1997. He was a member of the Monroe Baptist Church. His pursuits included football, fishing and watching wrestling. Survivors include his wife, Krystal Wright of Green River; daughter, Kiera Wright; son, Paul Wright; brothers, Ralph Wright Jr. of Washington state, Jerry Jones of Williston, and Terry Jones of Greendale, Wash.; sisters, Rhoda of Washington, Romona Naples of Washington, Roberta Trempe of Rock Springs and Donna Kummer of Watford, N.D.; and grandmother, Alma Hines in Montana. He was preceded in death by grandparents, Clyde Hines, Dudley Fulton and Barbara Woodsend Fulton. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 6, 1997 CHARLES “CHUCK” DODDS LYMAN—Funeral services for Charles “Chuck” Dodds were Saturday, Aug. 30, 1997 at 2 p.m. in the Lyman LDS Ward Chapel. Interment followed in the Lyman Cemetery. Dodds died at 9:45 p.m. on Aug. 27, 1997 at his home in Granger. He was born on Jan. 11, 1923 in Booneville, Miss., the son of Charles T. and Effie Lee (Dean) Dodds. Dodds married Kathern Caroline Tripp in October of 1947. Dodd served in the United States Navy during World War II as a medic and spent four years in the South Pacific. Prior to the war, he spent his childhood in the southern states of Mississippi and Tennessee, mostly in Memphis where many of his immediate family still reside. Dodds retired in 1981 from FMC where he had worked for 31 years, spending 10 years in the mine and 21 years as a foreman/hoistman. He is survived by his wife, Kathern of Granger; sons, Stanley Wayne and his wife, Adele Dodds of Woodland Park, Colo.; daughter, Glenda Kay and her husband Jim Bradshaw of Lyman; mother, Effie Dodds, now 95, of Memphis; brothers and sisters, Louise Lambort, Joe Dodds, Faye Lewis, Dempsey Dodds, all of Memphis, Nadine Lehman of Greenville, S.C., and Billy Ralph Dodds of Detroit; six grandchildren, Stacy Dodds, Trent Dodds, Clint Bradshaw, Brian Bradshaw, Brad Bradshaw and Kevin Bradshaw; and two great-grandchildren, Bransen Bradshaw and Landen Bradshaw. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 6, 1997 ALMA IRENE VAUGHN JAYO Funeral services for Alma Irene Vaughn Jayo were conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 4, 1997 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Jesse Ybarra of the First Assembly of God conducted the services. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens north of Rock Springs. Mrs. Jayo, 76, of 45 Purple Sage Road No. 150, Rock Springs, died shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs at 7:45 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30, 1997. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Jayo died following a lengthy illness. She was born on Sept. 3, 1920 in Chilson, Ark., the daughter of the late Edward and Alice White Foster. Mrs. Jayo attended schools in Little Rock. She married Carl Alberta Vaughn in Murphysboro, Ill., in 1938 and he preceded her in death. She later married Roman Jayo in Evanston in 1968 and he preceded her in death. Mrs. Jayo worked as a waitress for the New Grand Café and the Sands Café and later as a bookkeeper for Griffin’s Diner until her retirement in 1970. She was a member of the Roman Catholic Church, the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary and the American Legion Auxiliary. Mrs. Jayo’s pursuits included traveling, hunting and fishing. Survivors include three sons, Billy Vaughn of Rock Springs, Paul Vaughn of Bullhead, Ariz., and Herman E. Vaughn of Hyrum, Utah; one daughter, Josephine Falline of Las Vegas, Nev.; three brothers, Wilbur and Fred Foster, both of Flint, Mich., and William Foster of Marion, Ill.; one sister, Dorothy Rowatt of Carterville, Ill.; 19 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husbands, Mrs. Jayo was preceded in death by one son, Danny L. Vaughn; one son who died in infancy; three brothers; and one sister. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 13, 1997 ALBINO M. “BINO” SIMONCINI A mass of Christian burial was conducted for Albino M. “Bino” Simoncini at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, 1997 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. John Savio officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 10 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Simoncini, 89, of 804 Lyle Ave., Rock Springs, died at 11:50 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, 1997 at his home in Rock Springs. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of New Mexico and Italy, Simoncini had been in ill health for the past one year. He was born on Jan. 20, 1908 in Dawson, N.M., the son of the late Pietro and Ernesta Tozzi Simoncini. Simoncini attended schools in New Mexico and Italy. He spent his childhood and teenage years in Mocrone, Italy in the province of Massa Carrara in Tuscany, Italy. Simoncini married the former Eugenia Corazzi in Raton, N.M., on June 29, 1935, and she preceded him in death on Feb. 4, 1973. He was the retired owner and operator of Bino’s Bar and Lounge for 22 years. Simoncini also worked for Phelps Dodge Corporation in Dawson, N.M., for the New York Central Coal Company in Central Wyoming and Union Pacific Coal Company in Winton for 15 years. He worked as a fireman for the Union Pacific for nine years. Simoncini later worked as a custodian for the Sweetwater County Courthouse in Green River. He played the role of Santa Claus at the White Mountain Mall for several years. Simoncini was a member of SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 151, the Italian American Lodge and the Young-At-Heart Senior Citizens Center. He was a bowler and sponsored many bowling teams over the years. He played bocce ball and attended the National Bocce Ball Championships in Martinez, Calif., in 1996. Survivors include his daughter, Sylvia Simoncini of Rock Springs; his son and daughter-in-law, Ernie and Candy Simoncini of Concord, Calif.; three sisters, Eletta Diana of Lakeworth, Fla., Anita Pellegri of Mocrone, Italy, and Geni Bertoli of Orturano, Italy; four grandsons, Michael Martin of Martinez, Calif., Keith Martin and wife, Evamarie of Oakley, Calif., and Dante and Greg Simoncini, both of Concord; and several nieces and nephews including Aldina Costantino of Rock Springs. In addition to his parents and wife, Simoncini was preceded in death by two brothers, Dante and Adamo who died in infancy; and one sister, Linda Ferdani, who died on June 13, 1983. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 13, 1997 JANE “SISSY” MOSER Funeral services for Jane “Sissy” Moser were conducted at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, 1997 at the LDS Stake Center, 2055 Edgar St., Rock Springs. Bishop Steven Paulsen conducted the services. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens north of Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Nick Moser III, Nick Moser IV, David Moser, Ryan Rosenbach, Kole Egbert and Kasey Egbert. Honorary pallbearers were Randy Rosenbach, Derek Moser and Jess E. Egbert. Mrs. Moser, 92, of 1029 Arapahoe St., Rock springs, died at 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9, 1997 at Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs where she had been a patient since March 17, 1997. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Moser had been in ill health for the past three years. She was born Oct. 10, 1904 in Spring Valley, the daughter of the late Thomas L. and Jane Rowbottom Edwards. Mrs. Moser attended schools in Cumberland and married Nicholas Moser Sr. Nov. 12, 1932 in Ogden, Utah. He preceded her in death on July 27, 1963. Mrs. Moser was a retired dietary aid who worked for Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County for many years. She also worked as the manager of the Lamplighter Motel. Mrs. Moser was a member of the LDS Church where she was active in the Relief Society. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Nick and Barbara Moser Jr. of Rock Springs; four grandchildren, Nick Moser III, Sandy Rosenbach and David Moser, all of Rock Springs, and Scilla Drake of Ponca City, Okla.; and 10 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Moser was preceded in death by her parents and husband, three brothers and one sister. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 13, 1997 CHAD JEFFERY ROBINSON LANDER—A visitation for Chad Jeffery Robinson was Sept. 8, 1997 at the Hudson Funeral Home in Lander. Funeral services were at the Chapel of Mount Hope, Hudson’s Funeral Home, Tuesday, Sept. 9, 1997 at 10 a.m. with Bishop Frank Enos of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints officiating. Burial followed in Mount Hope Cemetery. Robinson, 23, son of Larry Robinson and Vicki Adams died Thursday, Sept. 4, 1997. He was born in Lander on July 23, 1974 and lived in Lander until after elementary school when he moved to Green River where he graduated from high school. He had been presently working for Fremont Toyota in Lander since 1997. Survivors include his parents, Vicki and A.J. Adams of Lander, and Larry and Julia Robinson of Lander; his brothers, Robbie Robinson and Brady Robinson, both of Ely, Nev.; one stepsister, Tammy Johnson of Springville, Utah; two stepbrothers, Danny Adams of Elko, Nev., and Mathew Robinson of Lander. He is also survived by grandparents, Lucille Averett, Lena Adams and Ann and Harry Robinson, all of Lander. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 13, 1997 STANLEY KRASOVETZ HAWTHORNE, Calif. - A memorial service for Stanley Krasovetz was conducted at St. Joseph's Cathedral in Hawthorne, Calif., where Krasovetz was an usher for many years. A second memorial service was conducted at the VFW Post 2075 in Hawthorne. Krasovetz, 81, a former resident of Rock Springs died Sept. 7, 1997 at his home in Hawthorne. Krasovetz was born May 9, 1916 to Joe and Mary Molina Krasovetz. He entered the U.S. Navy in 1944 and received an honorable discharge in 1946. He was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He worked in the coal mines in Reliance and was also employed for Huntley Construction in Rock Springs. Krasovetz was employed by the Palos Verdes School District in Los Angeles until he retired to Hawthorne. Survivors include his wife, Ann Castiliano Krasovetz; three daughters, Mary Beth Fisher of Pittsfield, Mass., Sheila Peterson of Lompoc, Calif., and Kay Eldrich of Desert Hot Springs, Calif.; two stepdaughters, Martha Ann and Mary Kay Castiliano both of Hawthorne; two sisters, Mary Belog of Aurora, Minn., and Sylvia Carrow of Cold Springs, Minn.; one brother, Art Krasovetz of Casper; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, aunts and cousins. Krasovetz was preceded in death by his parents and first wife, Katherine Sloan Krasovetz who died in 1972. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 20, 1997 GINGER ANNETTE DEPUE A mass of Christian burial for Ginger Annette DePue was celebrated at 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18, 1997 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 900 Hitching Post Drive, Green River. The Rev. Michael Hellman officiated. A wake service with rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17, 1997 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Green River. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Miss DePue, 30, of 210 Bramwell St., Green River, died at 3:40 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, 1997 at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City where she had been a patient for the past four weeks. A resident of Green River for the past five years and former resident of Rock Springs and Sheridan, Mrs. DePue died following a brief illness. She was born July 13, 1967 in Sheridan, the daughter of Paul and Virginia Smith Lacek. Mrs. DePue attended schools in Sheridan and was a graduate of Sheridan High School with the class of 1986. She married Edward DePue in Lake Tahoe, Nev., on Oct. 11, 1988. Mrs. DePue was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Edward DePue of Green River; her parents, Paul and Virginia Lacek of Sheridan; two stepsons, Eric and Alex Havens, both of Green River; three brothers, Michael Wayne Lacek and Paul Bryan Lacek Jr., both of Sheridan and John Lacek of Winnemucca, Nev.; five sisters, Sherrie Shanor of Dayton, Cindy Malyruek of Gillette, Patty Burgess of Midwest, Bell Maddux of Columbia, Md., and Laurie Reinck of Fremont, Calif.; her paternal grandmother, Susie Lacek of Sheridan; one granddaughter, Alexandria Havens of Phoenix, Ariz., and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 20, 1997 SUSAN GAIL BARNES Funeral services for Susan Gail Barnes were at the Rock Springs Evangelical Free Church at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 19, 1997. Interment was in the Viola Cemetery in LaBarge. Mrs. Barnes, 42, died Sept. 15, 1997 near Kemmerer in an automobile accident. She was born Jan. 10, 1955 in Tucson, Ariz., to John and Gail (Carson) Sheldon. She married Calvin Barnes in Farson. She was a member of the Evangelical Free Church in Rock springs. She was a member of the 4H and FAA clubs. She received her bachelor of science from Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa, with a degree in public service administration in agriculture and animal science. Her pursuits included animal science and ranching. She is survived by her husband, Calvin Barnes of Kemmerer; parents, John and Gail Sheldon; daughter, Julie Ann Johnson of Kemmerer; brother, Allen Sheldon of Columbus, Ohio; and sister, Janice Moser of Whittier, Calif. She was preceded in death by her first husband, David Johnson, the father of Julie Ann, and one brother, Robert Sheldon. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 20, 1997 DAISY PEARL KINNAMAN A mass of Christian burial for Daisy Pearl Kinnaman was celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17, 1997 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 900 Hitching Post Drive, Green River. The Rev. Michael Hellman officiated. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearers were Andrew Morris, Larry Gerdes, La Mar Smith, Dustin Bingham, Tom R. Giffiths, Craig Portor and Bruce Hobbs. Mrs. Kinnaman, 82, of 1325 Sage St., Rock Springs died at 6:10 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14, 1997 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock springs where she had been a patient for one day. A resident of Rock Springs for the past four years and former longtime resident of Green River, Mrs. Kinnaman had been in ill health for the past several years. She was born Dec. 12, 1914 in Rector, Ark., the daughter of the late Henry and May Dunn Lawrence. Mrs. Kinnaman attended schools in Rector and married Robert E. Kinnaman in Elko, Nev., June 7, 1953. He preceded her in death on Feb. 19, 1977. Mrs. Kinnaman was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Her pursuits included watching wrestling and going out to lunch. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Benito (Jill) Cordova of Green River; two sons, Jim Chailland of Green River and Larry Curry of Del Rio, Texas; nine grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Kinnaman was preceded in death by one daughter, Velma Louise Chailland. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 20, 1997 SALLY GAIL MACY A memorial service for Sally Gail Macy was conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17, 1997 at the Emmanuel Baptist Church, 3309 Sweetwater Drive, Rock Springs. The Rev. Brian Wilson conducted the services. Inurnment was in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs. Mrs. Macy, 63, of 1325 Sage St., Rock Springs, died at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13, 1997 at Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs, where she had been a patient for the past one year and eight months. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Superior and Oklahoma, Mrs. Macy had been in ill health for the past several years. She was born on July 22, 1934 in Muskogee, Okla., the daughter of the late Charles and Ruby Davis Bowen. Mrs. Macy attended schools in Superior and married Jim Macy in 1981. He preceded her in death on Sept. 3, 1983. Mrs. Macy was a member of the Baptist Church. Her pursuits included fishing, camping, reading and working with ceramics. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Claudia Sellers of Rock Springs and Patrick and Jeanne Urbanski of Hudson; two daughters and sons-in-law, Cindy and Jim Storey and Ruby and Doug Pendergrass, all of Rock Springs; one sister, Sue Doak of Rock Springs; 14 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two nieces, two nephews and several great-nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Macy was preceded in death by two brothers in infancy and two grandsons. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 20, 1997 JOSEPH L. KAUMO A mass of Christian burial for Joseph L. Kaumo was celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 18, 1997 at SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Bruce Clapham officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17, 1997 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. John Savio officiated. Military graveside funeral services and interment were in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Kaumo, 82, of 1227 11th St., Rock Springs, died at 10:55 p.m. Friday, Sept 12, 1997 at Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs where he had been a patient for one week. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Kaumo had been in ill health for the past two years. He was born on Aug. 24, 1915 in Urea [sic, Erie], Colo., the son of the late Joseph and Mary Deltrozzo Kaumo. Kaumo attended schools in Rock Springs and married the former Agnes Kobler in Rock Springs in 1974. Kaumo was a U.S. Army veteran who served in the South Pacific and the Philippines during World War II. He was a retired miner, who worked for Union Pacific Coal Company in Winton and Stansbury for many years. Kaumo alter worked as a lineman for Sweetwater Television Company in Rock Springs until his retirement in 1977. He was a member of SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, the United Mine Workers of America, the American Legion, Archie Hay Post No. 24 and the VFW Club. Kaumo was a fisherman. Survivors include his wife, Agnes of Rock Springs, one son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Kathy Kaumo; one daughter and son-in-law, Jo Carole and Ron Roth of Denver; one brother, August “Gus” Kaumo of Rock Springs; two sisters, Mary Motichka of Glenwood Springs, Colo., and Amelia Hill of Rock Springs; four grandchildren, Anne Marie Covey of Greeley, Colo., Richie and Karen Kaumo, both of Rock Springs and Christopher Morgan of Denver; several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Kaumo was preceded in death by three brothers, Frank, Leno and Angelo Kaumo. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 20, 1997 EDWARD ALLEN DAVIDSON Funeral services for Edward Allen Davidson were at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 15, 1997 at the Green River LDS Stake Center, 120 Shoshone Drive, Green River. Bishop Dennis Peterson of the Green River LDS 4th Ward officiated. Interment was in the Lyman Cemetery, Lyman. Pallbearers were his eight grandsons, Mark, Mike, Chris, Brook, Phillip, Trevor, John and James Davidson. Davidson, 78, of 1113 Conestoga Lane, Green River, died at 2:50 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, 1997 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs following a short illness. He was born Sept. 6, 1918 in Fort Bridger, the son of Peter Edward and Agnes Graham Davidson. He married Roselia Marie Petersen on June 27, 1938 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple in Salt Lake City. Davidson ranched in the Bridger Valley, was employed in St. Anthony, Idaho as a welder and worked in Rawlins on the Union Pacific Railroad as a fireman and engineer until his retirement in 1983. Davidson and his wife, Marie moved to Green River in 1993. He was a lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Survivors include his wife, Marie of Green River; four sons, Allen and Layne Davidson of Cheyenne and Ralph and Dale Davidson of Green River; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, one sister, two granddaughters, two grandsons, and one great-grandson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 27, 1997 PATRICK H. “PAT” BURNS A memorial mass for former longtime resident Patrick H. “Pat” Burns was celebrated on Saturday, Sept. 20, 1997 at 10:30 a.m. at SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Tom Sheridan and the Rev. Bruce Clapham concelebrated the mass. Inurnment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Rock Springs. A memorial mass was also celebrated in Cody at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church on Monday, Sept. 22, 1997 at 9:30 a.m. with the Rev. Ambrose J. Peters officiating. Burns, 72, of 122 Robertson, Cody died Tuesday afternoon, July 8, 1997 at St. Vincent’s Hospital in Billings, Mont. where he had been a patient since Monday, June 30, 1997. He had been a resident of Cody for the two weeks and was a former longtime resident of the Rock Springs and Reliance area. Burns had been in ill health for the past several months. He was born Jan. 29, 1925 in Reliance, the son of the late Patrick H. and Lillie Olsen Burns Sr. Burns attended schools in Reliance and was a graduate of Reliance High School with the class of 1943. He attended the University of Wyoming. Burns was a U.S. Army Air Force veteran who served in Europe with the Ninth Air Force Service Command Quartermaster Truck unit during World War II. He married the former Anne P. Begovich at SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs on Sept. 6, 1947. Burns was employed by Huntley Construction in Rock Springs where he worked for 42 years until his retirement in 1988. He was a member of SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus for 50 years. Active in the church, Burns formerly sang in the choir, was a trustee for several years and served on the finance council. He was a Wyoming Cowboy football and basketball fan. His pursuits included traveling, camping and woodworking. He was a bowler on the Red Horse Oil team for more than 35 years. Survivors include his wife, Anne of Cody; one son and daughter-in-law, Col. Patrick A. and Diane Burns, stationed at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii; two daughters, and sons-in-law, Karen and Michael Carney of Cody and Sandy and Dennis Steele of Bit-O-Wyo Ranch near Cheyenne; three brothers, Tom Burns of Houston, Robert Burns of San Jose, Calif. and Jim Burns of San Ramon, Calif.; one sister, Margaret Pearson of Billings; five grandchildren, Karina Carney of Cody, Heather Steele of Florida, Chad Steele and Shannan Vander Hoovin, and Gabe Steel, all of Denver; one great-grandson, Tyler Steele-Heath of Florida; and several cousins in Ireland and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Burns was preceded in death by one sister, Gertrude Cowan. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 27, 1997 ARLENE WESSICK Graveside services and interment for Arlene Wesswick were at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 22 at the Mountain View section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. The Rev. Jeanny Hosue of the First Congregational Church officiated. A memorial service was at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 22 in the auditorium/theater at Western Wyoming Community College. Miss Wesswick, 81, died Tuesday, Sept. 16, at her residence, 1624 Collins St., Rock Springs. She was born on April 13, 1916 to Christine Hostar Wesswick and Louis Wesswick in Burgess, Mo. When she was ready to enter school, the family moved to Rock Springs. The family moved into No. 2 Camp, a group of 17 houses owned by the coal company. They were to maintain residence there until 1965. She entered nearby Yellowstone School and graduated as valedictorian of her high school class. With the support of a University of Wyoming scholarship, she attended the university for two years, receiving a normal diploma. Unable to secure a teaching position, she spent the next two years working s a secretary, first for the Works Progress Administration in Rock Springs and then one year for the federal land office in Cheyenne. She returned to the university, completed a bachelor’s degree and started on a master’s degree. In 1939, her teaching career began with a half-day position in her old school, Yellowstone. The next year this became a full-time position teaching fifth and sixth grades. She was transferred to the junior high school to teach eighth grade English from 1942 to 1944. During the summer of 1943 she completed her master’s degree in English. At the university she was inducted into Phi Beta Kappa and received Honor Books for her achievements in English and education. She then was assigned to Rock Springs High School where she taught sophomore and senior English from 1944 to 1965. During this time, she became active in professional organizations for classroom teachers. For three years she was president of the Rock Springs Classroom Teachers Association, going on to the state presidency of the Wyoming Department of Classroom Teachers of the Wyoming Education Association. Miss Wesswick then became active in the National Education Association Department of Classroom Teachers, serving as national vice president, secretary and Northwest Regional director, covering a five year period and involving extensive travel and speaking assignments in the northwestern states as well as Michigan, Nevada, North Dakota and New Mexico. In 1957 she was a candidate for national president. The final move in her teaching career came in 1965 to Western Wyoming Community College where Miss Wesswick taught English, speech and from 1973 on, education classes for students preparing to teach. From 1967 to 1981, she directed the college studies required to gain accreditation and prepared all written documents, receiving the President’s Award for this work. In 1975 she received the rank of professor. Other recognition of her teaching performance came form the YWCA, Kiwanis and Beta Sigma Phi. She has been listed in “Who’s Who in American Women” and “Outstanding American Educators.” Since 1968 she did extensive traveling in Europe, Hawaii, Canada, the Caribbean and eastern United States literary and historical sites. She retired in 1985 after 46 years of teaching. At its commencement in May 1987, Western Wyoming Community College honored her by selecting her the first professor emeritus of the institution. She is survived by three sisters, Louise Wesswick of Rock Springs, Mrs. Meshach (Wilma) Williams of Blackfoot, Idaho, and Mrs. Ronald (Pauline) Carr of Salt Lake City; and one brother, Ernest Wesswick of Denver. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Louis and Tony. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 27, 1997 IVA DELLACORT Funeral services for Iva Dellacort were Saturday, Sept. 20, 1997 at the Aspen Magnolia Chapel, Commerce City. Graveside services and interment were at 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 22, in the Mountain View Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Mrs. Dellacourt, 84, died Tuesday, Sept. 16, 1997 at the Lutheran Medical Center in Wheat Ridge, Colo. She was born July 16, 1913 in Coalgate, Okla. She married Mike Dellacort Nov. 10, 1932 in Coalgate. She was a housekeeper whose pursuits included arts and crafts and tatting. Survivors include two sons, Lloyd Dellacort, Sedona, Ariz., and Mike Dellacort, La Crescenta, Calif.; a daughter, Phyllis Burlech, Commerce City, Colo.; a brother, Bud Timmons, Coalgate; a sister, Wahneva Duvol, Bakersfield, Calif.; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 27, 1997 VASILIOS “BILL” KOURIS A funeral services for Vasilios “Bill” Kouris was conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 22, 1997 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. Sunday, Sept. 21, 1997 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Military graveside funeral services and interment were in the Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ned Greenhalgh, Ted Greenhalgh, Steve Greenhalgh, Stanley Kouris, Gust Kouris and Darin Budak. Honorary pallbearers were James Karras, Tom Polychronis, Lonnie Johnson and Michael Budak. Kouris, 71, of 1314 Lowell St., Rock Springs, died at 5:40 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17, 1997 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs where he had been a patient for one day. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Kouris had been in ill health for the past two years. He was born March 15, 1926 in Hanna, the son of the late Marinos and Koula Frangoudakis Kouris. Kouris attended schools in Reliance and was a graduate of Reliance High School with the class of 1944. Kouris was a retired U.S. Navy veteran who served during World War II. He was the owner and operator of the Kouris Insurance Company in Rock Springs for several years. He was a member of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, the Downtown Merchants Association, the Motel and Tourism Association, the Chamber of Commerce, a past post commander for the American Legion, the BPO Elks, a board member for Southwest Counseling for eight years, and a tax aid coordinator for AARP for the State of Wyoming for four years. Survivors include his wife, Bonnie of Rock Springs; three sons, Kraig Kouris of Rock Springs, Bill and Sharon Kouris of Sacramento, Calif., and Michael and Dianna Kouris of Riverton; two daughters, Vickie Budak of Rock Springs and Charlotte Kouris of Elko, Nev., one stepdaughter, Jackie Carlson of Las Vegas, Nev.; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Gust and Helen Kouris of Moline, Ill., and Stanley and Sophie Kouris of West Jordan, Utah; one sister and brother-in-law, Goldie and James Karras of Murray, Utah; two sisters-in-law, Pauline Kouris of Cheyenne, and Zara Kouris of San Leandro, Calif.; nine grandchildren; one aunts, Melba Kouris of Salt Lake City; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Kouris was preceded in death by two brothers, Andrea and Michael Kouris and one sister. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 27, 1997 JAMES DOUGLAS HARRIS A mass of Christian burial for James Douglas Harris was celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23, 1997 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway, Rock Springs. The Rev. Tom Sheridan officiated. A rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 22, 1997 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk, Rock Springs. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Mungo Brown, A.J. Bertagnolli, John Chapman, Eric Juel, Frank Morgan and Alfred “Fritz” Boschetto. Harris, 70, of 1605 Pioneer Drive, Rock Springs, died at 8:47 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18, 1997 at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt lake City, where he had been a patient for the past three weeks. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Harris had been in ill health for the past several months. He was born May 22, 1927 in Dawson, N.M., the son of the late Douglas and Evelin Cates Harris. Harris attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School with the class of 1946. Active in basketball and football throughout his junior high and high school years, Harris started as a guard for the Rock Springs High School basketball team and quarterback for the Rock Springs football team in 1943 and 1944. He attended the University of Wyoming. Harris was a U.S. Army veteran who served as a paratrooper during World War II. Harris married the former Margaret Ann “Margie” Bertagnolli in Fort Collins, Colo. on April 25, 1964. Their marriage was later blessed on April 22, 1995 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Rock Springs. He was the assistant manager of Union Mercantile Company. Harris later worked for Martin Construction until his retirement in January of 1993. He was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, the BPO Elks Lodge, where he served as an officer, the Lion’s Club, the Order of Odd Fellows, the American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24, and the Jaycees, where he served as past president. Survivors include his wife, Margie of Rock Springs, two daughters and sons-in-law, Jamie Dee and Dr. Steve Sekerak Jr. of Cody, and Tammy Ann and Weston Scott of Gillette, one grandson, Matthew Stephen Sekerak of Cody, and several cousins. Harris was preceded in death by his father, Douglas Harris and his mother, Evelin Briggs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 27, 1997 VAUGHN CHRISTENSEN MANILA, Utah—Graveside services for Vaughn Christensen were Wednesday, Sept. 23, 1997, 2 p.m. at the Manila City Cemetery, Manila, Utah. Christensen, 81, of Manila, died Sunday, Sept. 21, 1997 at the Columbia Ashley Valley Medical Center in Vernal, Utah. He was born Dec. 1, 1915 in Pleasant Grove, Utah, a son of Melvin Eliza Christensen and Myrtle Adamson Christensen. He married Maxine Boren on April 29, 1940. They were later divorced. He was a rancher and stockman. He was a member of the LDS Church, Manila Ward. His pursuits included hunting, fishing, ranching and riding his four-wheeler. He also was a horseman. He is survived by his daughter, Mrs. Ned (Juleen) Brady of Manila; stepdaughter, Linda Braithwaite, Salt Lake City; grandchildren, Wendy Craft, Cindy Thayer and Chad Brady; step-grandchildren, Brandon, Phoenix, Buddy and Destiney Braithwaite; four great-grandchildren, Colton and Calisha Kraft and Austin and Alex Brady; brothers and sisters, Glen, Tom, Dick, Mel, Del, Meryl, Carma and Elva. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Harry and John Christensen. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 27, 1997 WILLIAM E. FEY William E. Fey, 61, of 645 East St., [sic] Green River, died at 2:47 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 19, 1997 at Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs, where he had been a patient since Feb. 10, 1997. A resident of Green River since 1988 and former lifelong resident of Chester, Ill., Fey died following a lengthy illness. He was born April 18, 1936 in Chester, the son of the late William F.E3 and Alta Mueller Fey. Survivors include his sister, Beverly Kloepper of Green River; three nieces, Debbie Boden and Joanna Kloepper, both of Green River, and Nancy Kloepper of Laramie; two nephews, John Kloepper and Ed Boden, both of Green River; two great-nieces, Amanda Boden of Green River and Breeanna Boden of Farmington, N.M.; and one great nephew, Christopher Mercer of Green River. He was returned to Chester for funeral services with interment in the Evergreen Cemetery in Chester. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 27, 1997 LEWIS A. NICKELL SR. JOHNSON, Kan. - Funeral services for Lewis A. Nickell Sr. were at 10 a.m. Saturday at the Field Memorial Wesleyan Church, Johnson, Kan., with the Rev. Dave Kaufmann officiating. Burial followed at the Stanton County Cemetery, Johnson. Nickell, 71, died Tuesday, Sept. 16, 1997 at his home in Johnson. He was born Feb. 11, 1926 in Stonington, Colo., the son of Vernon and Effie Nickell. He moved to Texas with his family and graduated from high school in Mission Texas. He served two years in the Navy. He married Lucille Howard in Alice, Texas on April 11, 1947. He moved to Missouri in 1950 and farmed there until moving to Johnson in 1969. He lived in Johnson during the summer months where he farmed part time until his death. He and his wife spent the winters in Texas. Survivors include his wife, Lucille of the home in Johnson; six sons, Steve of Porterville, Calif., Darrell of Wheaton, Mo., Stan of Boise, Idaho, Don of Burrton, Kan., Lewis Jr. of Rock Springs, and Jay of Douglas; a daughter, Sharon Holtwick of Douglas; 20 grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 27, 1997 BILL MORRIS COLSTRIP, Mont. - Bill Morris, 76, of 39 Juniper Drive, P.O. Box 2126, Colstrip, Mont., batted pancreatic cancer for one year and died Monday, Aug. 18, 1997 at the Rosebud Health Care Center in Forsyth, Mont. He was born March 6, 1921 in Hartman, Ark., the son of Henry and Lovie May Morgan Morris. He spent his youth and attended schools in Arkansas. He entered the U.S. Army serving during World War II in the South Pacific, Philippines and New Guinea. Following his discharge, he went to Wyoming. He married Emma Dell Bassett on Nov. 2, 1948 in Rock Springs. Morris worked for FMC for 32 years. He retired and lived in Rock Springs for a total of 50 years. They came to Colstrip in 1996 due to illness to be near his family. Morris was a member of the Steelworker Union in Wyoming. His pursuits included gardening as well as hunting and fishing. He is survived by his wife, Emma Dell Morris of Colstrip; one daughter, Sherida Bullis and son-in-law, Joe Bullis of Colstrip; three grandchildren, Paul Stanton, Kelly Stanton and Lindsey Stanton of Billings; two brothers, Marvin "Coonie” and Richard, both of Arkansas; and four sisters, Iva Adams and Ruby Rosenthal of Oklahoma, and Bessie Guthrie and Ellen Foster, both of Arkansas. He was preceded in death by one brother, Roy, and two sisters, Cynthia Lowe and Lois Harris. Cremation has taken place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 27, 1997 LEETHA MAE COOPER GRIFFIN RIVERTON -- Funeral services were conducted at the United Methodist Church in Riverton on Wednesday, Sept. 24, at 2 p.m. Burial followed at the Mountain View Cemetery. The Rev. J. Holland Vernon officiated. Mrs. Griffin, 79, died Saturday, Sept. 20, 1997 at her ranch home south of Riverton following a lengthy battle with cancer. Mrs. Griffin was born Sept. 13, 1918 at her grandfather's farm near Alkion, Boone County, Neb. She was the oldest child of Arthur LeRoy Cooper and Margaret Mae Moore. She attended and graduated schools in St. Edward, Neb. In 1938 she came to Riverton, and worked for the Gail Highland family. She married George Griffin on July 11, 1939. She spent her entire married life on the family ranch south of Riverton. She was a member of the Arapahoe Homemakers Extension Club. In 1979 she received the State of Wyoming Susan J. Quealy Award. She was an active member of the Riverton Cow-Bells since 1957. She was a member of the Fremont County, State and National Cattlewomen's Association. In 1966, Mrs. Griffin was the first woman honored by the Riverton Chamber of Commerce for her service to the agricultural community. She was a 4-H leader for the Arapahoe 8½ 4-H Club for more than 20 years. Mrs. Griffin is survived by her husband, George Griffin of Riverton; son, Charlie Griffin of Riverton; daughters and sons-in-law, Lynn and Charlie Sprout of Lander, Mary and Leonard Gradert of Riverton, Evelyn and Dan King of Loveland, Colo., Georgia and Steve Barbour of Gillette, Susan and Joe Bousman of Boulder, Colo., and Alice and Jerry Norris of Omaha, Neb.; 17 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters-in-law, Charlie and Amy Cooper of Ogallala, Neb., Robert Cooper of Madrid, Neb., Ralph Cooper of Riverton, Bill and Mona Cooper of Madrid, and Ed and Beverly Cooper of Fremont, Neb., and sister, Rose Barber of Columbus, Neb. She was preceded in death by her parents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 27, 1997 TERI LEE SIMPSON MATEO, Calif. - Services for Teri Lee Simpson were conducted Sept. 12 in San Mateo, Calif. Mrs. Simpson, 38, died Tuesday, Sept. 9, 1997 in San Mateo after a long illness. She was born Nov. 22, 1958, a daughter of Ernest and Violet Samietz, former residents of Superior and Rock Springs. She is survived by one daughter, Kimberley Simpson, Hayward, Calif.; her parents, one sister, Sheri Samietz, and maternal grandmother, Emma Magagna, all of San Mateo; several uncles, aunts and cousins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 27, 1997 ERIC P. ETIE LAS VEGAS - Funeral services for Eric P. Etie were in Las Vegas. Etie, 47, former Rock Springs resident, died on June 21, 1997 in Las Vegas. He was born in 1950 in New Iberia, La., and moved to Las Vegas in 1962. He lived in Rock Springs from 1978-1993 and was an employee at Black Butte Coal for 12 years. He died in a carpentry accident. Survivors include his wife, Cindy Etie; son, Eldon Etie; daughter, Aracyn Etie; and mother, Martha Etie, all of Las Vegas. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 4, 1997 LOIS MARIE SCHWEITZER Funeral services for Lois Marie Schweitzer were conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30, 1997 at the New Life Ministries, 105 K St., Rock Springs. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were David Gil, Danny Fernandez, Steve Vigil, Brian Lewis, Jesse Gil and Richard Wood. Mrs. Schweitzer, 56, of 50 Reliance Road No. 97, Rock Springs, died at about 7:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, 1997 at her home in Rock Springs. Mrs. Schweitzer was found at 8:05 a.m. at her residence. She was a longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of North Dakota. She was born Aug. 29, 1941 in Killdeer, N.D., the daughter of the late Ivan and Catherine Huffman Murray. Mrs. Schweitzer attended schools in North Dakota and completed her schooling to become a licensed practical nurse. She was a retired licensed practical nurse who worked for Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs for more than 25 years until ill health forced her retirement in 1994. Survivors include two daughters, Michelle Gil and Candace Cleveland, both of Rock Springs; one brother, Cecil Murray of Grassy Butte, N.D.; one sister, Shirley Tabor in Arizona; four grandchildren, Jessie, David and Aaron Gil, and Ketrick Brodie, all of Rock Springs; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Schweitzer was preceded in death by her son, Justin D. Kline, who died on Feb. 28, 1997. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 4, 1997 WILLIAM HARRY RUSSELL Funeral services for William Harry Russell were at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 30, 1997 at Samuel Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs, where a scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Monday. Interment was in Rest Haven Cemetery, north of Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Frank Jereb, Willie Wilson, Ben Taylor, Gaylen Gisseman, Kevin Boogart and Bob Bowden. Russell, 83, of 1445 Uinta Drive, Green River, died at 9:50 a.m. Friday, Sept. 26, 1997 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River after a short illness. He was born July 11, 1914 in Chariton, Iowa, the son of Harry and Rosa Martinache Russell. He married Julie Balosky on March 25, 1933 in Chariton. They resided in Williamson, Iowa until moving to Rock Spring sin 1941. His wife preceded him in death on Dec. 22, 1995. Russell was employed by the Union Pacific Coal Company at the Reliance Mine until 1954 when the mine was closed. He owned and operated Harry’s Exxon until his retirement in 1978. He was a member of Eagles Lodge 151, United Mine Workers and was active in the Senior Citizens Center. After his retirement, he was a bowler. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Stanley (Mary Ruth) Jereb of Rock Springs; tow sisters, Maxine Warner and Eloise Beckman, both of Burlington, Iowa; seven grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, one son, Robert James Russell; grandson, James Jereb; and one brother, Harold Russell. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 4, 1997 AUGUSTA “GUSSIE” ETHEL WHITTECAR Funeral services for Augusta “Gussie” Ethel Wittecar were conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3, 1997, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Darrell Carnley of the Paradise Valley Baptist Church, Casper, officiated. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park Cemetery. Pallbearers were Douglas Meyers, Ian Fisher, Chuck Morin, Scott Anson, Tim Anson and Harold Meyer. Mrs. Whittecar, 82, 1250 North Center, Casper, died at 2:15 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, 1997 at the Wyoming Medical Center in Casper shortly after being admitted. A resident of Casper for the past three years and former resident of Granger for 46 years, Mrs. Whittecar had been in ill health for the past several years. She was born on Aug. 17, 1915 in Sidney, Neb., the daughter of the late George and Mabel Rose Kretz. Mrs. Whittecar attended schools in Sidney, Neb. Mrs. Whittecar married Roy Orin Whittecar in Glenrock, on Sept. 1, 1937 and he preceded her in death on July 4, 1973. Mrs. Whittecar’s pursuits included reading, playing cards, solving puzzles and taking rides. Survivors include two sons, Stephen Roy Whittecar of Casper, and George Andrew Whittecar of Green River; four daughter, Mary Morin of Granger, Janice Redenbauch of Guernsey, Anna May Whittecar and Vickie Fowler, both of Casper; one sister, Christina Owen of Downey, Calif.; 17 grandchildren and 36 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two daughters, Lena May Whittecar and Minnie Clementine Anson; and five brothers, Winfield, Fred, Clem, George and Tom. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 4, 1997 RAYMOND A. TAUCHER PINCKNEYVILLE, Ill.—Funeral services for Raymond A. Taucher were at the St. Bruno Catholic Church in Pinckneyville, Ill., Tuesday, Sept. 30, 1997 at 10 a.m. with the Rev. John Venegoni officiating. A vigil service was at 7 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Interment was in the St. Bruno Cemetery in Pinckneyville. Taucher, 77, of 20 Patton Drive, Pinckneyville, died at his home Friday afternoon, Sept. 26, 1997. He was born Aug. 25, 1920 in Rock Springs, the son of Anton and Mary (Jezersek) Taucher. He married Alyce Slama on Oct. 1, 1955 in Berwyn, Ill., and she survives. He was a veteran of both the U.S. Air Force and the U.S. Army in World War II and Korea. He worked for Consolidated Coal Company as a special projects assistant and had retired after 33 years of employment with the company. Taucher and his family moved to Pinckneyville in 1969 coming from Lombard, Ill. He was a member of St. Bruno Catholic Church in Pinckneyville, a member of the Knights of Columbus and Red Hawk Country Club and the Illinois Mining Institute. Taucher is survived by his wife, Alyce; two sons, Raymond Taucher and his wife Lois of Tulsa, Okla., and James “Jay” Taucher and his wife Brenda of Houston; two daughters, Laurie Sweeney and husband Kelly and Mary BOlinger and husband Noel, all of Shelbyville, Ill.; one brother, Leonard Taucher and his wife Mildred of Casper; three sisters, Gertrude Taucher and husband Fred of Sun City West, Mary Ann Yerkovich and Lois Zebre and husband John, all of Rock Springs; and three grandchildren, Max and Ben Sweeney and Julia Bolinger. Taucher was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Tony and one sister, Elsie Subic. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 4, 1997 JOSEPH “BAKER” JELACA JR. A mass of Christian burial for Joseph “Baker” Jelaca Jr. was celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 3, 1997 at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway, Rock Springs. The Rev. John Savio officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2, 1997 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Rock Springs. Entombment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Tom Manatos, Herman Rauzi, Serafino Rauzi, Adolph “Dutch” Menghini, Mario Temperini, Rodney Reay, Jerry Rauzi and Tom Fabian. Honorary pallbearers were Mike “Speggs” Tomich, Stanley Fabian, George Levkulich, William Acker, Alfred Acker, Mike Legerski, Michael J. Vase, Don Anselmi, Paul Anselmi, John Anselmi and all of his friends. Jelaca, 78, of 927 Seventh St., Rock Springs, died at 2:15 p.m. Monday, Sept. 29, 1997 at the LDS Medical Center in Salt Lake City where he had been a patient for two weeks. A lifelong resident of Superior and Rock Springs, Jelaca died from injuries he sustained in a fall at home. He was born Oct. 11, 1918 in Superior, the son of the late Joseph and Mary Kosovich Jelaca Sr. Jelaca attended schools in Superior and was a graduate of Superior High School with the class of 1937. He attended the University of Wyoming on football and basketball scholarships until he was drafted into the U.S. Army during World War II on Sept. 12, 1942. He served at Fort Bragg, N.C., in Battery A of the 617th Field Artillery Observation Battalion until Nov. 18, 1944 when he was discharged, having achieved the rank of technical sergeant. He married the former Ogla Caroline Bergamo at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Rock Springs on May 19, 1946. Jelaca opened the 30 K St. Package Goods Store in 1949, the first package liquor store in Rock Springs. He later worked as a bartender at Giovale’s Bar. He was the retired owner and operator of Howard’s Bar, Lounge and Liquor Store. Jelaca also worked as a car salesman for Standard Motors and Anselmi Fine Cars in Rock Springs for many years. He was the manager of the Union Mercantile Furniture Company and the manager of the Showcase Furniture Company. Jelaca was a liquor representative and salesman for J.W. Brown and Associates in Seattle. He later worked as a driver for Vase Emergency Medical Services and Vase Funeral Home for many years until his retirement on March 16, 1987. He was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows and SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic churches, the American Association of Retired Persons, Catholic Golden Age and Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity. Jelaca coached the All Stars Basketball team. Survivors include his wife, Olga C. Jelaca of Rock Springs; one son and daughter-in-law, Joseph R. and Pamela Jelaca of Rock Springs; one son, David L. Jelaca of Rock Springs; one daughter and son-in-law, Mary L. and Blaine Slagowski of Rock Springs; one brother, John Jelaca of Roseburg, Ore.; one sister, Ann Green of Los Angeles; six grandchildren, Jason J. Jelaca, David C. “D.J.” Jelaca, Lisa M. Jelaca, Kara A. Jelaca and Ryan B. Slagowski, all of Rock Springs, and Jordon R. Kliarsky of St. George, Utah; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Jelaca was preceded in death by four brothers, Nicholas, George, Tony and Nick “Deko” Jelaca. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 4, 1997 MARIAN L. GUY Funeral services for Marian L. Guy were conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 2, 1997 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Jeanny House conducted the services. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery. Guy, 82, of 1325 Sage St., Rock Springs, died at 7:25 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 30, 1997 at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs where she had been a patient for the past several years. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, she had been in ill health for the past several years. She was born July 4, 1915 in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Gavin and Lena Kuchma Guy. She attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1933. She later attended the University of Wyoming and obtained her associate of teaching degree. She married James H. Groutage in Salt Lake City Sept. 17, 1947 and they later divorced. He preceded her in death on April 17, 1990. She was a retired teacher who worked at Yellowstone and Washington schools in Rock Springs for several years. She was a member of the First Congregational Church. Survivors include her brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Louis and Olga Groutage of Rock Springs. In addition to her parents and former husband, she was preceded in death by one cousin, Isabelle Huling. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 4, 1997 IRA “IKE” ADELBERT AUSTIN Funeral services for Ira “Ike” Adelbert Austin were conducted at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1, 1997 at the Hilltop Baptist Church, 405 Faith Drive, Green River. The Rev. Don Jordan of Southern Pines, N.C., officiated. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearers were Dick Hodges, Ron Sapp, Bub Green, Denny Roe, Vince Roe and Mason Stanfield. Austin, 81, of 415 Wilkes Drive, Green River, died at 2:20 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 27, 1997 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River where he had been a patient since January. Austin had been in ill health for the past two years. He was born Jan. 23, 1916, in Green River, the son of the late Norris Henry and Anne Birzilla Caldwell Austin. He attended schools in Green River. He married Juanita Murphy in Green River in 1936 and they later divorced. He married Frances Baker in Cheyenne in 1946 and they later divorced. He then married Bernice Bahan in Laramie in 1975. His father homesteaded the /H/ Austin Ranch, 15 miles west of the Green River in 1910. Austin became the owner operator of the ranch and he also worked for the Union Pacific Railroad as a yard engineer from 1937 to 1977. After retiring from the Union Pacific Railroad he continued to work the ranch until retiring in 1995. He is survived by his wife Bernice of Green River; five daughters, Shirlee Wood of Loveland, Colo., Jan Leonard of Soldier, Iowa, Jeanie Roe of Denver, Barbara Stanfield of Arvada, Colo., and Bonnie Bigolin of Green River; eight grandsons including, Edward Martin, Vance Miller, Denny Roe, Vince Roe, Mason Stanfield, Rocky Rollins, Lance Wood, Monty Wood; six granddaughters, including Angela Martin, Jenna Stanfield, Jackie Potter, Brittany Bigolin, Brienne Bigolin and Melody Cunningham; 10 great-grandsons including Austin Miller, David Martin, Jason Clark, Adam Clark, Christopher Clark, Nathan Roe, Vince Roe, Ryan Rollins, Nolan Cunningham and Connor Cunningham; six great-granddaughters including Kelsey Roe, Kayla Roe, Kristi Roe, Haley Roe, Rebecca Rollins and Leslie Cunningham; two nieces, Kathy Burton and Irene Latinis; three nephews, Ron Sapp, Norris Sapp and Bob Sapp. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sons, Norris and David Austin; one daughter, Ruth Doty; one grandson, Vance Miller and two sisters, Dorothy Higginson and Nellie Sapp. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 4, 1997 EUGENE C. TAYLOR POLSON, Mont.—A memorial service for Eugene C. Taylor was at 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26 in Polson, Mont., with full military honors, accompanied by the Vietnam Veterans Motorcycle Club. It was attended by a large crowd of family and friends. The memorial service was conducted by the Rev. Bill Putnam and conducted at the Elks Lodge No. 1695 due to the large crowd. The Polson veterans organizations provided the military services and the Vietnam Veterans Motorcycle Club sponsored the reception following the services. Taylor, 47, of Polson, formerly of Rock Springs, died suddenly Sept. 22 of complications from a bee sting. Born with a twin sister, Eunice in Valley City, N.D., Nov. 11, 1949, he joined an older sister, Barbara and parents Howard and Bernice Taylor. He grew up in Havre, Mont., graduating from high school there in 1968. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1968-1972, and worked as a radio operator in Guam, Vietnam and San Diego. Taylor attended Western Wyoming Community College, majoring in computer programming from 1972-74. While attending college, he worked at Rock Springs JC Penney and Shakey’s and held various other jobs in Sweetwater County. He married Ruth Case in 1974 and had three children, Michael, who died at birth, Mary Jo and Jeffrey Curtis. They were divorced in 1977. He worked for Amoco in Casper and later lived and worked in Thermopolis playing guitar for a country band, participating in bowling and darts and attending motorcycle rallies. He returned to Montana in 1982, where he worked at the Montana Bar in Havre from 1982-83, in the sheriff’s office in Chinook, Mont., from 1983-84, at the Simonson Ranch in Whitewater from 1984-85, and was the manager of Hi Line Glass from 1985-90. He married Toni Gibson in 1988 and they moved to Polson where he worked as manager of Castilio Drilling until 1996. At the time of his death, he was assistant manager of Quonset Quick Lube in Polson. He was active in the community of Polson, particularly in the Vietnam Veterans Motorcycle Club and ABATE of Montana. He was known as “Pa” by his friends. He worked as a volunteer for veterans. He participated in motorcycle rallies, fundraiser and rides for a variety of causes. Taylor is survived by his wife, Toni Gibson of Polson; his daughter, Mary Jo Twitchell and son-in-law, Jason of Havre; his son, Jeffrey of Missoula, Mont.; his parents, Howard and Bernice Taylor of Lakeside, Mont.; two sisters, Eunice Simonson Whitewater and Barbara Smith of Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 11, 1997 LJUBICA MIMICA “LILY” MIHANOVICH A mass of Christina burial for Ljubica Mimica “Lily” Mihanovich was celebrated at 9 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, 1997 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Bruce Clapham officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, 1997 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Pallbearers were John J. Radovich, Alden Shafer, Mark P. McKew, Richard Kaumo, Sasto Foianini and Ted O’Farrell. Mrs. Mihanovich, 91, of 1220 Eleventh St., Rock Springs, died at 6:40 a.m. Monday, Oct. 6, 1997 at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs where she had been a patient since Dec. 19, 1996. A resident of Rock Springs since 1929, Mrs. Mihanovich had been in ill health for the past several months. She was born on March 27, 1906 in Rogoznica Omis, Croatia, the daughter of the late Mate and Ruze Mimica. Mrs. Mihanovich attended schools in Croatia and married Philip Mihanovich in Paris on May 23, 1929. Their marriage was later blessed at SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs on June 11, 1929. Mihanovich preceded her in death on April 8, 1956. She was a member of SS. Cyrila & Methodius Catholic Church, Croatian Fraternal Union, Lodge No. 374, the Council of Catholic Women and St. Michael the Archangel Circle. Mrs. Mihanovich pursuits included knitting and crocheting. She also sang with the Croatian Glee Club. Survivors include her daughter, Virginia Mihanovich of Rock Springs; her son, Antone J. Mihanovich of Carmichael, Calif.; her brother, Daniel Mimica of Zagreb, Croatia; grandchildren, Mara and Valeri Mihanovich of Sacramento, Calif.; two cousins, Steve and Zee Mihanovich; one nephew, Vojko Mimica; and two nieces, Vesna Mimica and Gordana Mimica. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Mihanovich was preceded in death by two brothers, two uncles, two aunts, and her paternal and maternal grandparents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 11, 1997 CARL ALAN NYGAARD A memorial service for Carl Alan Nygaard was conducted at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, 1997 at the home of Anna Beth Alexander, 1504 James Drive, Rock Springs. Nygaard, 81, of 1504 James Drive, Rock Springs, died at 12:35 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 5, 1997 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs where he had been a patient since Oct. 4, 1997. A resident of Rock Springs for the past 17 years and former resident of Santa Cruz, Calif., Nygaard had been in ill health for the past several years. He was born Dec. 17, 1915 in Chicago, the son of the late Carl O. and Anna Jouren Nygaard. Nygaard attended schools in Casper, and was a graduate of Casper High School with the class of 1934. Nygaard attended the University of Wyoming and graduated with a bachelor of science degree in accounting. He was a United States Army veteran who served during World War II and the Korean War, achieving the rank of colonel. He married the former Birdie Mae Barnes in Longview, Texas on Nov. 14, 1941, and she preceded him in death on Dec. 19, 1996. He worked as the business manager for the Santa Cruz Artichoke and Brussel Sprout Growers Association until his retirement in 1980. Survivors include two daughters, Anna Beth Alexander of Rock Springs and Carla Marlow of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico; four grandchildren, Adam Alexander and Analyce Alexander, both of Rock Springs, John Marlowe of Chico, Calif., and Megan Marlow of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Nygaard was preceded in death by one brother and one granddaughter, Amy Marlowe. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 11, 1997 LOUIS E. WILLE Funeral services for Louis E. Wille were at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 4, 1997 at Samuel Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs. Interment took place in the Rock Springs Cemetery. Wille, 85, of 415 Q St., Rock Springs, died at 12:53 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 1, 1997 at McKee Medical Center in Loveland, Colo., due to general health problems. He was born May 29, 1912 in Northglen, Colo., the son of George Wille and Elva Foster. He married Mary Harris Ceretto in Wyoming. She preceded him in death in 1982. Wille owned and operated The Sauna at 415 Q St. for many years. He had a varied career, including being a taxidermist, a fireman for the Union Pacific Railroad, a professional hunting guide and a boilermaker at Fort Warren Air Force Base in Cheyenne. During World War II, he served in the Army Air Force and entertained with the USO. He received national recognition as a marathon runner up Pike’s Peak and for his patented “Willie Minnow” fishing lure. He was an active man, participating in bowling, running, bicycling, dancing, hunting and fishing. He was also a singer, guitar player and sculptor of wildlife. Survivors include two daughters, Betty Ransom of Cupertino, Calif., and Bonnie Wahl of Loveland, Colo.; one cousin, Helen Weisman of Canby, Calif.; two sisters-in-law, Bobby Ceretto of Rock Springs and Edith Wille of Laramie; eight grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary, and grandson, David Wahl, who died in 1980. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 11, 1997 IRA EDWARD “IKE” MCWILLIAMS Funeral services for Ira Edward “Ike” McWilliams were conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 8, 1997 at the Farson Community Hall in Farson. Brad Thoren conducted the services. Interment was in the Eden Valley Cemetery in Farson. McWilliams, 64, of 331 Griffinsville Loop, Eden, was dead on arrival at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs at 3:07 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3, 1997. A longtime resident of Eden Valley and former resident of Big Piney, McWilliams had been in ill health for the past five months. He was born Sept. 9, 1933 in Big Piney, the son of Ira Jasper and Edna Wardell McWilliams. McWilliams attended schools in Big Piney and married the former Virginia Tillotson in Salt Lake City on July 10, 1952. He was a retired cowboy who rodeoed for most of his life. McWilliams also worked as a field representative and in various positions in oil field exploration throughout his life. In the summer, he worked as a ditch rider for Eden Valley Irrigation. McWilliams was a chariot racer and held various positions in the local and state chariot racing associations. Survivors include his wife, Virginia of Eden; his mother, Edna McWilliams of Etna; two sons and daughters-in-law, Rock and Janice McWilliams of Riverton, and Shawn and Margaret McWilliams of Winnemucca, Nev.; three daughters and sons-in-law, Roxy and Craig Bird of Thayne, Sheri and Matt Griffin of Eden, and Iris and Kelly Jasperson of Grover; one brother, Gene McWilliams of Dillon, Mont.; one sister, Della May Skinner of Thayne; 14 grandchildren, Delsa Bird, Andy McWilliams, Darby McWilliams Frank, Shana Bird, Bud Bird, Mandy Griffin, Robin McWilliams, Shawn C. McWilliams, Hannah McWilliams, T.J. McWilliams, Cassie Jasperson, Nate Jasperson, Hunter Jasperson and Logan Jasperson; one great-grandson, Jason Daniel Bird; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. McWilliams was preceded in death by his father and three grandsons, Jason Griffin and twin grandsons, Denny and Danny Bird. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 11, 1997 ROBERT JAMES LANGLEY JR. A funeral service for Robert James Langley Jr. was conducted at 6 p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, 1997 at the Samuel Fox Funeral Home. Perry Grinley conducted the services. Langley, 33, of 316 Pinion, Rock Springs, died Tuesday, Oct. 7, 1997 at Jordan Valley Hospital in West Jordan, Utah, after a lifelong illness. He was born on Jan. 14, 1964 in Oklahoma City, the son of Robert James Langley Sr. and Gloria Phillips Langley Hester. He was a resident of Rock Springs for the past 21 years. Survivors include his father, Robert Langley Sr. of Lyman; mother, Gloria Hester of Salt Lake City; three brothers, Gary Langley of Rock Springs, John Langley of Phoenix, Ariz., and Ronnie Langley of Oklahoma; grandparents, Jack and Susie Langley of Guthrie, Okla., and John and Betty Phillips of Rock Springs; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 11, 1997 ANN M. BODKIN SALT LAKE CITY—A funeral mass for Ann M. Bodkin was celebrated Saturday, Oct. 4, 1997 at 11 a.m. at St. Vincent’s Catholic Church, 1375 East Spring Lane (5000 S.). A vigil service was Friday at 7 p.m., also at the church. Committal was in Mt. Calvary Catholic Cemetery, 4th Ave. and T Street. Mrs. Bodkin, 82, of Salt Lake City, died Sept. 30, 1997 after a battle with cancer. She was born July 24, 1915 in Superior to Nickoles and Maria Moser. She served in the Women’s Army Corps during World War II and moved to Salt Lake City after her discharge in 1945. She met and married her husband of 45 years, Edward P. Bodkin of Salt Lake City, who preceded her in death. She worked for many years in the catering and hospitality industry. She was a longtime parishioner and active member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church and was recently a parishioner of St. Vincent’s Catholic Church. Survivors include her daughter, Terri Robison and son, Richard (Lorraine) Bodkin, both of Salt Lake City; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; sisters, Ellen (Tony) Buh of Salt Lake City and Rena Tarter of Rock Springs; brothers, Gene (Liz) Moser of Rock Springs, Carl (Mary Lou) Moser of Star Valley, Jack (Pearl) Moser of Colorado, and Paul (Isabelle) Moser of California. She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 11, 1997 VERNA M. FLANKKI Graveside services for Verna M. Flankki were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6, 1997 at the Rock Springs Cemetery. Mrs. Flankki, 82, of Pinedale, died on Saturday, Oct. 4, 1997 at her home in Pinedale after a lengthy illness. She was born, along with her twin sister, Vera, on Feb. 14, 1915, in Rock Springs, the daughter of Elias and Liisa Maki. She graduated from Rock Springs High School with the class of 1933. She married Onni Flankki on Feb. 5, 1951 in Pasco, Wash. After her husband’s retirement in 1979, they moved to Pinedale and have resided there since. She was a bookkeeper for many years and a homemaker. Her pursuits included cards, nature, music, arts and “trailering.” Survivors include her husband, Onni of Pinedale; sister, Saima Tiede of Rock Springs; nieces, Judy Martin of Pinedale and Sharon Boschetto and nephew Lyle Ranta, both of Rock Springs. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Vera Ranta and nephew, Duane Ranta. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 18, 1997 MARY R. YATES Funeral services for Mary R. Yates were conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, 1997 at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion, Second and B streets, Rock Springs. The Rev. Gail Kenney-Mulligan of St. Aiden’s Episcopal Church in Tulsa, Okla. conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearers were Albert Shedden, Brad Yates, Lane Keeney, Robert Koltiska, Bill Lee and Doug Shupe. Mrs. Yates, 92, of 1509 Sublette St., Rock Springs, died at 6:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, 1997 at Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs where she had been a patient for the past 10 years. She was born Aug. 6, 1905 in Cumberland, the daughter of the late Henry and Mary Wagstaff Goddard. Mrs. Yates attended schools in Cumberland and was a graduate of Cumberland High School. She attended Stevens Heneger Business College and Westminster College in Salt Lake City. Mrs. Yates graduated from the Wyoming General Hospital nursing program as a registered nurse. She married James O. Yates in Rock Springs on June 20, 1929, and he preceded her in death on June 13, 1971. She worked as an nursing supervisor at Ivinson Memorial Hospital in Laramie for two years. Mrs. Yates was also the co-owner of Yates Furniture Store for 34 years until her retirement in 1971. She was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion, the American Association of Retired Persons, the Sweetwater County Historical Society, St. Theresa’s Guild, Golden Hour Senior Citizen’s Center and the Wyoming Nurses Association. Mrs. Yates served as a committeewoman for the Republican party and as a first aid teacher and camp nurse for the Girl Scouts. Survivors include one daughter, Jean Keeney of Rock Springs; one son and daughter-in-law, William and Sarah Yates of Brigham City, Utah; six grandchildren, Dr. Gail Keeney-Mulligan of Tulsa, Okla., Alan Lane Keeney of Rochester, N.Y., Dawn Koltiska of Denver, Kathryn Shupe of Kearns, Utah, Greg Yates of Winnemucca, Nev., and Brad Yates of Salt Lake City; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Yates was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 18, 1997 MANUEL J. BERNAL A mass of Christian burial for Manuel J. Bernal was celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, 1997 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 900 Hitching Post Drive, Green River. The Rev. Michael Hellman officiated. A wake service with rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, 1997 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearers were Danny Mares Sr., Sonny Hernandez, Jeff Bernal, Carl Bernal, David Trujillo and Paul Trujillo. Bernal, 95, of 124 West 3rd South, Green River, died at 9 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 12, 1997 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, where he had been a patient since Oct. 10. A longtime resident of Green River, Bernal had been in ill health the past two years. He was born Jan. 24, 1902 in Cleveland, N.M., the son of the late Manuel and Beatrice Trujillo Bernal. He attended schools in Cleveland and married the former Maria Sanchez in Green River on July 11, 1927. She preceded him in death on May 5, 1978. Bernal worked for the Union Pacific Railroad for 35 years as a hustler attendant until his retirement in 1968. His pursuits included camping and fishing. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Survivors include three sons, Joe Bernal, Carlos Bernal and Gilbert Bernal, all of Green River; three daughters, Katie Dominguez of Green River, Theresa Hernandez of Rock Springs and Nora Trujillo of Salt Lake City; two sisters, Connie Trujillo of Cleveland, and Cecelia Herrera of Cheyenne; 26 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Bernal was preceded in death by two brothers, Beltran Bernal and Don Bernal; and four sisters, Frances Quintana, Soledad Gallegos, Fernadita Valdez and Josephine Oritz. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 18, 1997 KENNETH CHARLES SHELTON Funeral services for Kenneth Charles Shelton were at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, 1997 at Samuel Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs. The Rev. Steven Todd of the First Baptist Church officiated. Interment was int eh Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, north of Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Kenneth Shelton, Bob Millerberg, Keith Sines, Ray Sarcletti, Larry Morgan and Pat Hacker. Honorary pallbearers were Don Shelton, Dick Shelton, Tom Horn, Alfred Acker, Jim Stark and Bill Shuster. Shelton, 81, of 1512 Collins, Rock Springs, died at 6:20 a.m. Monday, Oct. 13, 1997 at Sage View Care Center after a lengthy illness. He was born Dec. 26, 1915 in Chariton, Iowa, the son of Sylvester and Ida Mae Perry Shelton. He married Jennie “Jane” Morgan in Princeton, Mo., on July 4, 1938. Shelton was employed as bookkeeper and office manager for Yellowstone Wholesale until his retirement in January 1981. He was a member of the First Baptist Church and Rock Springs Odd Fellows. His pursuits included camping, hunting, fishing, playing the guitar, the harmonica and the ukulele as well as singing. Survivors include his wife, Jane of Rock Springs; one son and daughter-in-law, Clifford E. and Bonnie Shelton of Green River two brothers, Richard Shelton of Concord, Calif., and Donald Shelton of Naples, Fla.; two grandchildren, Robyn Millerberg of Sandy, Utah and Kenneth Shelton of Laramie; and three great-grandchildren, Megan and Allie Millerberg of Sandy and Brooke Shelton of Laramie. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, John Shelton; one sister, Louise Sellers; and one infant son, Robert Gregory Shelton. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 18, 1997 LONA B. DANKERT Funeral services for Lona B. Dankert were conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, 1997 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Ron Van Hee of the Grace Baptist Church conducted the services. Interment was in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens north of Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Jay Hand, Bryce C. Allen, Aaron D. Dankert, Rick Mobley, Richard Dankert and Eric Dankert. Mrs. Dankert, 79, of 713 Ridge Ave., Rock Springs, died at 10:45 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, 1997 at Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs where she had been a patient for the past 13 months. A resident of Rock Springs for the past 40 years and former resident of Reliance and Missouri, Mrs. Dankert had been in ill health for the past 13 months. She was born March 31, 1918 in Woodville, Mo., the daughter of the late Archey E. and Willie M. Sumpter Via. Mrs. Dankert attended schools in Woodville and married James W. Dankert in Moberly, Mo., on Nov. 13, 1936. He preceded her in death on Jan. 17, 1996. She was a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, James R. Dankert Jr. and Freda Dankert of Rock Springs; one son, Larry Dankert of Rock Springs; 10 grandchildren, Aaron Dankert of Hawaii, Kathy Walsh, Linda Dakert and Tanya Currey, all of Rock Springs, Eric Dankert of Cheyenne, Richard Dankert and Brandi Dankert, both of Mountain View, Laurie Smith of Glenrock, Greg Dunk of New York and Rosie Dankert of Riverside, Calif.; 10 great-grandchildren including Winston of Mountain View and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Dankert was preceded in death by one son, Donald Wayne Dankert; one grandson, Michael Walsh; one brother, LeRoy Via; and two sisters, Jean and Lucille Via. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 18, 1997 ALVIN CERETTO Funeral services for Alvin Ceretto were conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, 1997 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Jeanny House of the First Congregational Church conducted the services. Military graveside services and interment were in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Ceretto, 79, of 1902 Coral St., Rock Springs, died at 1:28 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 11, 1997 at Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs where he had been a patient since 1990. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Ceretto died following a lengthy illness. He was born Nov. 14, 1917 in Rock Springs, the son of the late Robert and Anna Mignetti Ceretto. Ceretto attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1937. He married the former Bobbie Clayton in Rock Springs on May 17, 1941. Ceretto was a veteran of World War II who served in the Medical Corps in the European Theater. He was a retired foreman who worked for the phosphate plant at FMC Corporation for 30 years until his retirement on Jan. 1, 1983. He was a member of the First Congregational Church, Young-At-Heart Senior Citizens Center and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 151. Survivors include his wife, Bobbie of Rock Springs; two sons, Gilbert W. Ceretto of Harrisburg, S.D., and Dr. William J. Ceretto of San Diego; one stepbrother, Alex Barbero of Rawlins; two stepsisters, Rena Succo and Anita Redding, both of Greeley, Colo.; four grandsons, Joseph Ceretto of Lewisville, Texas, Christopher Ceretto of Sioux Falls, S.D. and Gian and Mario Ceretto, both of San Diego; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and stepmother, Mary Ceretto, Ceretto was preceded in death by two sisters, Kate DeCora and Lena Morganti; five brothers, Leno Ceretto, Greg Ceretto, Tom Ceretto, Robert Ceretto and Albert Ceretto; one sister who died in infancy; and three stepbrothers, Mike, Charles and Robert Barbero. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 18, 1997 EDWIN J. “TED” TYNSKY Edwin J. “Ted” Tynsky, 70, of 1322 Kimberly Ave.. Rock Springs, died at 3:42 Thursday, Oct. 9, 1997 at his home in Rock Springs. A resident of Rock Springs for the past 45 years and former resident of Hanna, Tynsky had been in ill health for the past several months. He was born on June 3, 1927 in Winton, the son of the late Edward and Jewel Mitchel Tynsky. Tynsky attended schools in Wyoming and was a graduate of the Missouri Military Academy with the class of 1945. He played third base for many fast pitch softball teams throughout the state. He was a U.S. Army veteran who served during World War II. Tynsky worked as the road and bridge superintendent for Sweetwater County for 31 years until his retirement in 1989. He was a member of the American Legion. Archie Hay Post 24, the VFW Club, the Fraternal Order of Eagles, Aerie 151 and the BPO Elks Lodge. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Larry A. and Nancy Tynsky of Rock Springs; son Lee Tynsky of Riverton; one daughter and son-in-law, Lynne and Carl Demshar of Rock Springs; seven grandchildren, Troy Tynsky of Rochester, Minn., Trent Tynsky of Seattle, Tracy Tynsky, Kyle Tynsky and Lyndsey Tynsky, all of Rock Springs, Lori Demshar of Aurora, Colo., and Larry Demshar of Laramie, and one great-grandson, Taylor Tynshy of Rochester. In addition to his parents, Tynsky was preceded in death by one grandson, Travis Michael Tynsky, who died June 19, 1988. Cremation has taken place. The family received friends at 1322 Kimberly Ave, Rock Springs on Friday, Oct. 10, 1997 and Saturday, Oct. 11, 1997. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 18, 1997 BARBARA L. FACINELLI A memorial service for Barbara L. Facinelli was conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 13, 1977 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway, Rock Springs. The Rev. John Savio officiated Mrs. Facinelli, 63, of 702 A St., Rock Springs, died Tuesday afternoon, Oct. 7, 1997 at the Wyoming Medical Center in Casper where she had been a patient for the past 12 days. A resident of Rock Springs since 1949 and former resident of Kentucky, Mrs. Facinelli had been in ill health the past several months. She was born Jan. 10, 1934 in Stearns, Ky., the daughter of the late Henry and Lucy Monroe Wright. She attended schools in Kentucky and Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1951. She married William J. Facinelli in Rock Springs on June 3, 1951. Mrs. Facinelli had worked as a secretary for Southwest Counseling Service. She was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, William “Bill” of Rock Springs; one son and daughter-in-law, Robert W. and Teresa Facinelli of Green River, one son, Bill T. Facinelli of Rock Springs, one daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Patrick McGarvey of Rock Springs; three brothers, Henry Wright, James Wright and Robert Wright, all of Salt Lake City; one sister, Mrs. Glen (Sandra) Williamson of Herndon, Va.; four grandchildren, Dana Facinelli of Boise, Idaho, Lindsey Facinelli of Boise, Shawn Facinelli of Green River and Shannon Facinelli of Green River and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Facinelli was preceded in death by one sister, Margaret Bergandi. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 18, 1997 FRANK HENRY RITCHIE Frank Henry Ritchie, 60, of 1203 Log Cabin Lane, Green River, died on Sunday, Sept. 28, 1997 at 5:25 p.m. at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient since Sept. 25, 1997. He had been in ill health for the past one year. Ritchie had been a resident of Green River for the past 18 years and former resident of Tioga, W.Va. He was born Jan. 14, 1937, the son of the late Eldon and Maude Bussey Ritchie. He attended schools in West Virginia. He married Charlotte McCoy in Summersville, W.Va., on July 3, 1956. Ritchie was a miner for most of his life and at the time of his death was employed as a mechanic for the FMC Corporation. He worked for FMC for 18 years. Survivors include his wife, Charlotte of Green River; one son, Steve Franklin Ritchie of Green River; four daughters, Lillian Sherrie Sondgeroth of Sumner, Wash., Vickie Lynn Mowery of Tioga. W.Va., Shellie Lee Ruiz and Valerie Mac Williams, both of Green River; three brothers, Jack Ritchie of Baltimore, Md., Bob Ritchie of Craigsville, W. Va., and Eddie Ritchie of New Jersey; two sisters, Wilda Cox of Summersville, W.Va., and Hilda Beckett of New Jersey; 16 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. Following cremation, services and inurnment were in West Virginia. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 18, 1997 FRED CROFTS LANDER - Services for Fred Crofts were Tuesday, Oct. 14, 10 a.m. at the Hudson Funeral Home with the Rev. Harold Luxon officiating. Interment followed in Mountain Hope Cemetery, Lander. Crofts, a Lander native, died Saturday, Oct. 11, 1997 at Lander Valley Medical Center following a lengthy illness. He was born in Lander, July 4, 1916 the son of Arthur and Eva Crofts. He spent his early years working in the family sheep business in the Fremont County area. He and Beatrice Markley were married in 1941. After serving in the Navy during World War II, Crofts and his wife operated a dairy and purebred sheep business south of Lander. In 1962 Crofts was appointed deputy county treasurer of Fremont County and in 1968 appointed to the treasurer position. In 1971 he was elected to that same position, which he held until his retirement in 1981. He was a member of the Lander Masonic Lodge, Veterans of Foreign Wars and St. John's Anglican Church. Survivors include his wife, Beatrice; children, Kip and Kathy Crofts, Paul and Suzanne Crofts, and Mary and Mike Young; grandchildren, Shane Crofts, Jeannie Crofts, Colby and Amy Erickson, Ondi and Kasey Shepperson, Joey Crofts, Rory Crofts and Kristy Crofts; great-grandchildren, Riley Erickson and Alexander Crofts. He is also survived by his sister, Ethel Rhein of California and several nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Paul and Jack Crofts. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 25, 1997 GARY LEE HANKS Funeral services for Gary Lee Hanks were at 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, 1997 at the United Methodist Church, 1515 Edgar, Rock Springs. The Revs. Bill and Laurie Bruce officiated. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens north of Rock Springs. Hanks, 52, of 1116 Lincoln, Rock Springs, died at 6:40 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, 1997 at Sage View Care Center, Rock Springs after a lengthy illness. He was born March 1, 1945 in Rock Springs, the son of Robert Lloyd and Norma Jean Peterson Hanks. Hanks was a trainee-worker for Big Horn Enterprises for 20 years. He was involved with the Special Olympics and was a member of the Community Federated Church of Thermopolis and the United Methodist Church of Rock Springs. His pursuits included bowling and his yearly fishing trip to Boysen Reservoir. Survivors include his mother, Norma Jean Peterson Hanks of Rock Springs; one brother and sister-in-law, Thomas and Ruth Hanks of Laramie; two aunts, Marie Hanks of Cora and Vera Barns of Redding, Calif.; and three nieces, Stephanie, Rebecca and Sara Hanks, all of Laramie. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Lloyd Hanks. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 25, 1997 RUSSELL LAWRENCE PARR JR. Funeral services for Russell Lawrence Parr Jr., who died Oct. 15, were conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 20, 1997 at the First Congregational Church, 1275 Adams Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Jeanny House conducted the services. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Mike Farrell, Pete Leibee, Joe Walker, Ellis Wheeler, Robbie Aldred and Larry Jereb. Parr Jr., 29, of 1804 Elk St., Space No. 45, Rock Springs, died shortly after being admitted to Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs at 6:41 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15, 1997. He was a lifelong resident of Rock Springs. He was born June 20, 1968 in Rock Springs, the son of Russell Lawrence and Monetta Daniel Parr Sr. Parr attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1986. He married the former Bernadette Gunyan in Rock Springs on June 2, 1995. Parr was a member of the First Congregational Church. His pursuits included hunting, fishing and playing darts. Survivors include his wife, Bernadette of Rock Springs; his mother, Monetta Parr of Rock Springs; three sons, Levi and Dallas Schoenewald and Sheldon Gunyan, all of Rock Springs; one daughter, Kelsea Parr of Rock Springs; one brother, Michael Parr of Rock Springs; several aunts and uncles, including James and Betty Daniel of Rock Springs; and several cousins. Parr was preceded in death by his father, Russell Lawrence Parr Sr., who died on Aug. 13, 1984; one sister, Cynthia Lynn Parr who died in July of 1966; his maternal grandparents, Howard and Ruby Daniel; and his paternal grandparents, Larry and Vivian Parr. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 25, 1997 NELLIE M. HANSEN Funeral services for Nellie M. Hansen were conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, 1997 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Jeanny House of the First Congregational Church conducted the services. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Brent Kartchner, Art Odorizzi, Ray A. Odorizzi, Greg North, Robb Slaughter and Brad Slaughter. Mrs. Hansen, 90, of 117 Thomas St., Rock Springs died at 3:15 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 21, 1997 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River, where she had been a patient since Nov. 19, 1991. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Hansen died following a lengthy illness. She was born on Jan. 10, 1907 in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Charles A. and Laura Travis Gregory. Mrs. Hansen attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School with the class of 1925. She married John “Jack” Hansen in Rock Springs on Jen 6, 1925 and he preceded her in death on March 15, 1966. Mrs. Hansen was a member of the First Congregational Church and numerous lodges and organizations. Survivors include one son, Jack W. Hansen of Rock Springs; two daughters, Mrs. Dee (Elaine) Slaughter of Green River and Mrs. Art (Laurann) Odorizzi of Salt Lake City; one sister-in-law, Florence Hansen of Riverdale, Utah; seven grandchildren, Brad and Robb Slaughter, both of Green River, Deb Anderson, Lee Odorizzi, Dee Dee Kartchner and Laura North, all of Salt Lake City and Art Odorizzi of Monticello, Utah; 22 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Hansen was preceded in death by one sister, Mildred Orme and one brother, Charles Gregory. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 25, 1997 CLARENCE “SHAKEY” ARGUELLO Funeral services for Clarence “Shakey” Arguello were conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 24, 1997 at the First Assembly of God, 1380 Hitching Post Drive, Green River. The Rev. Robert Ingle conducted the services. A vigil service was conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, 1997 at the First Assembly of God in Green River. Pastor Sam Torres of the House of Prayer conducted the service. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearers were Gary Collins, Jerol Arguello Jr., Michael Arguello, Fred Boyles, J. Steve Romero, Wright Gibb, Bella Birmingham and Michael Shane Smith. Honorary pallbearers were Marion Darrah, Gary Hess and Leo Rael. Arguello, 76, of 60 North Sixth West, Green River, died at about 10:45 p.m. Monday, Oct. 20, 1997 at Snyder Basin, near Big Piney. A resident of Green River for the past 51 years and former resident of Llano, N.M., Arguello died following a sudden illness while on a hunting trip. He was born May 15, 1921 in Llano, the son of the late Tiburcio and Antonia Cordova Arguello. Arguello attended schools in Llano. He was a United States Army veteran who served in Gen. George S. Patton’s 3rd Armored Division in the European theater during World War II from 1943 to 1946. Arguello married the former Clora Muniz in Penasco, N.M., on April 21, 1946. He worked as a shaft repairman for the FMC Corporation for 32 years until his retirement in 1982. Arguello was a member of the House of Prayer and a longtime member of the VFW Club and the Fraternal Order of Eagles. His pursuits included hunting, fishing and camping. Arguello was a pool player. Survivors include his wife, Clora of Green River; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jerol and Gloria Arguello of Thornton, Colo. and Clarence Junior and Deborah Arguello of Green River; three daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and J. Steve Romero and Pearl and Fred Boyles, all of Green River and Patsy Wright Gibb of Westminster, Colo.; one brother, Lucredes Arguello of Brighton, Colo.; 11 grandchildren, Stephenie, Desiree, Jerol Jr., Michael, Yvette, Christelle, Francine, Gary, Careea, Angela and Michael Shane; six great-grandchildren, Chantelle, Kiara, Michael Jr., Isaiah, Celle Marrie and Tiara and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Arguello was preceded in death by one daughter, Rose Marie Arguello who died on Nov. 6, 1995; five brothers and two sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 25, 1997 CLEON J. (RENE) COLLEONI SCOTT SOUTH BEND, Ind. - Mrs. Cleon J. (Rene) Colleoni Scott, a former Superior resident died Oct. 14, 1997 in South Bend, Ind. Mrs. Scott was the daughter of Richard and Rosa Colleoni. She graduated from Superior High School and attended the University of Wyoming where she earned her teaching degree. She married Cleon Scott in January of 1946 and resided in South Bend after the marriage. Survivors include her husband of South Bend; two sons, Larry Scott of South Bend and Dr. John Å. Scott and wife Susan of Indianapolis, Ind.; one daughter and son-in-law, Paula and Kelvin Ginn, of Seattle; two granddaughters, Andrea Ginn, of Seattle and Sarah Scott of Indianapolis; one brother and sister-in-law Richard and Paula Colleoni, of Arlington, Texas; a sister and brother-in-law, Ellen and Ernest Flahaut, of Green River; sisters Cornelia Casey-George of Green River and Madeline Colleoni, of Arlington; several nieces and nephews including Ginger and Bill Martin and family, Cheryl and Doug Potter and family, Rick and Connie Casey and family and Dennis and Brenda Casey and family, all of Green River. She was preceded in death by her parents, sister Rosella, who died in infancy; and grand-nephew, Mike Martin, of Green River. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 25, 1997 CLARENCE MAXFIELD WEBER RAWLINS--Funeral services for Clarence M. Weber of Rawlins were on Friday, Oct. 24, 1997 at 1 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, on the corner of Kendrick and Weaver streets in Rawlins. The Bishop Dave Gardner officiated. Interment followed the services at the Rawlins Cemetery. Pallbearers were Byron Sundberg, Al Robidoux, Steve Wirth, Don McCann, Bill Stephenson and Dan Mika. Weber died at Memorial Hospital of Carbon County in Rawlins on Saturday, Oct. 18, 1997 at the age of 72. He was born June 23, 1925 near Baggs, the son of Joseph Henry and Leah (Clark) Weber. He was orphaned at nine years of age and he lived with various relatives, including Alvin and Nora Weber, Tim and Alice Best and Devilo and Eliza Solace, until as a teenager he went out on his own. Weber joined the Navy in October 1943 and served until May of 1946. After leaving the Navy, he worked for several ranches and construction companies until he went to work for the City of Rawlins. He retired from the City of Rawlins in July of 1992. He is survived by three sisters, Laura Herold of Salt Lake City, Ruth Berglund of Spokane, Wash. and Alice Cobb of Grass Valley, Calif.; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins, He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and two sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 25, 1997 ROBERT L. COFFMAN CHEYENNE - Services for Robert L. Coffman were Monday, 1 p.m. at St. Andrew's Anglican Church in Cheyenne. The Rev. Robert Waggener officiated. Interment was in Lakeview Cemetery. Pallbearers were Pasqual Ramirez, Bob Siebken, Doug Meuth, David Ivester, Chuck Brunk and Cliff Wedemeyer. Honorary pallbearers were John Brewster and former Gov. Stanley Hathaway. Military honors were provided by the American Legion Honor Guard. Coffman, 75 of 824 Cahill Drive, Cheyenne, died Wednesday, Oct. 15, 1997 at United Medical Center - West. He was born July 12, 1922 in Sandusky, Ohio, and had lived in Cheyenne since 1959. Coffman retired as chief of the Health and Medical Services of the State of Wyoming. He served in the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II. Coffman was a member of St. Andrew's Anglican Church, American Legion, DAV, American Inter Society for Certification of Sanitarians, Royal Society of Health, National Environmental Health Association, past president for Wyoming's National Environmental Health Association from 1971 to 1972 and received the Arthur Williamson Award for Service to public health in Wyoming from 1952 to 1981. He is survived by a son, Daniel B. Coffman of Lincoln, Neb., a daughter, Sandra Lee Meuth of Texas; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Coffman on July 11, 1994 and his parents, Harry and Sylvia Coffman. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 25, 1997 VERNA ALICE SYME BRADSHAW Funeral services for Verna Alice Syme Bradshaw were at 11 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 20, 1997 at the Lyman LDS Church. Interment followed at the Lyman Cemetery. There was a viewing on Sunday, Oct. 19, 1997 between 6 and 8 p.m. at the Lyman LDS Church. Mrs. Bradshaw, 101, died in the night on Oct. 17, 1997 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Home in Green River. She was born Nov. 15, 1895 in Rock Springs, the daughter of James and Sara (Shaw) Syme. She would have been 102 years old on Nov. 15, 1997. Mrs. Bradshaw's pursuits included singing and she performed with her sister-in-law at funerals, weddings and community gatherings. She was active in her church and held many positions in the Relief Society. She was also a Charter Member of the Athenian Homemakers Club of Lyman. Mrs. Bradshaw is survived by a sister, Aston Maxfield of Lyman. She is also survived by her children, Haldane Bradshaw, Marian Zadra and Beth Christensen of Lyman, Louise Davis of Mountain View, Lois Rollins, Florene "Floss" Charles and Nowel "Brock" Bradshaw of Phoenix, Ariz. She had 44 grandchildren, 143 great-grandchildren; and 85 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Clinton R. Bradshaw, a son, Darius and a daughter, Marva. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 25, 1997 ROBERT NEIL PARRENT Robert Neil Parrent, 35, of 401 First East, Roundup, Mont., died Saturday morning after jumping off the Blacks Fork bridge near Granger. Parrent was born Sept. 15, 1962 in Whitefish, Mont, the son of Kenneth Royal and Hermoine Mary Hegg Parrent. He attended schools in Great Falls and Roundup, Mont., and was a graduate of Roundup High School with the class of 1980. He worked as a field hand for Nabors Drilling Company of Casper. Survivors include his mother Hermoine Parrent of Huson, Mont., his father Kenneth Parrent of New Zealand; one daughter, Nicole Parrent, of Roundup; two bothers and sisters-in-law, Steven and Rose Mercado of Roundup, and Melvin and Chris Parrent of Casper; four sisters, Mrs. James (Christine) Gordon and Mrs. Brian (Debra) Moody, both of Roundup, Jerianne Bartow of Billings, Mont., and Helen Jean Eloranto, of Denver, and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 25, 1997 MARY E. BAZZANELLA KEMMERER - A mass of Christian burial for Mary E. Bazzanella was al St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Kemmerer on Thursday, Oct. 23, 1997 at 10 a.m. Rosary was recited on Wednesday, Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. Pallbearers were John Mackinen, Albert Bazzanella III, Brian Garduno, Sr., John Albert Smith, Clayton Brown and Roger Hyde. Honorary pallbearers were her four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Mrs. Bazzanella, 89, died Oct. 19, 1997 in the South Lincoln Medical Center in Kemmerer. She was born March 15, 1908 in Glenco, the daughter of Bert Z. and Maria (Ronzani) Carollo. She married Albert D. Bazzanella on Jan. 8, 1927 in Diamondville. He preceded her in death on April 13, 1990. She was a member of the Catholic Church. Her pursuits included hunting and fishing. She is survived by a daughter, Evelyn Mecca of Kemmerer; a son, Albert M. Bazzanella Jr. of Rock Springs; three sisters, Katherine Pistono of Gardinia, Calif., Margaret Carollo of Los Angeles and Adolpha Gabardi of Crestline, Calif. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by one sister, Irene Head. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 25, 1997 GLYN N. THOMAS CENTENNIAL--Glyn N. Thomas, 77, of Centennial died Sunday, Sept. 21, 1997 in Laramie. Cremation has taken place. No funeral is planned. The family celebrated his life at an open house for friends and neighbors from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, 1997 at the family home on the North Fork. Thomas was born March 30, 1920 in Ystalyfera, Wales, Great Britain, to Lewys and Lydia Nicholas Thomas. His family came to the United States in 1928 and settled in Chicago. He atended Northwestern University and in 1942 received a BA in English from the University of Illinois Urbana. That same year, he married Miriam Hanlin, of Portland, Ind. on March 13, in Lake Geneva, Wis. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He received his MA in English in 1946 and his doctorate in 1949 from the University of Illinois. Thomas had an academic career. In 1950, he began teaching English at the University of Wyoming. He was a specialist in British literature. He helped organize the Wyoming Association of Teachers of English (WATE) and served as one of WATE's first advisers. He belonged to the Modern Language Association state and national chapters, the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE), and the Colorado-Wyoming Academy of Letters. For many years, Thomas was director of the University of Wyoming's Honors/Scholars Program. In 1965-67 he was the Director of the NDEA Summer English Institute for teachers of English in Wyoming and surrounding areas. In 1967-68, he received the Wyoming Outstanding Teaching Award (Standard Oil Prize). In 1970, he was awarded the College of Arts and Sciences Basic Research Grant. In 1979 he was elected president of the Wyoming Council for the Humanities. He directed numerous masters' theses and independent study projects. Throughout his years at UW he served on many committees. Thomas was closely involved with the organization and presentation of lectures for the University's Hour with Literature series. In 1985, he was named University of Wyoming professor emeritus of English. His pursuits included reading, classical music, fishing, skiing and other sports. Survivors include his wife, Miriam Thomas of Centennial, a daughter, Cathy Thomas of Fort Collins, Colo.; a son, Trevor J. Thomas and his wife Deborah of Virginia City, Nev.; four grandchildren, Sean Collins of Los Angeles, Deryn Lira Thomas-Davidson of Fort Collins, Carson Adams Thomas and Colter Adams Thomas both of Carson City, Nev.; a brother-in-law, Allan D. Sterrett of Tucson, Ariz., and cousins in Wales and England. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Eira N. Thomas Sterrett. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 1, 1997 DENISE ARLENE CHAMBERLIN A mass of Christian burial for Denise Arlene Chamberlin was celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, 1997 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Bruce Clapham officiated. A rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were James R. Bucknell, Robert D. Bucknell, Cliff Chamberlin, Edgar Alcivar, Carl Bennett and Dmitry Egorov. Miss Chamberlin, 18, of 400 Monte Vista Road, Rock Springs, died about 11:30 p.m. on Thursday, Oct. 23, 1997. She was born on April 15, 1979 in Roseburg, Ore., the daughter of Casey and Sherry Chapman Chamberlin. She attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1997. Miss Chamberlin had just began working as a clerk in the clothing department of Wal-Mart. She was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows/Saints Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. Survivors include her mother and stepfather, Sherry and Jim Bucknell of Rock Springs; her father, Casey Chamberlin of Myrtle Creek, Ore.; one brother, Cliff Chamberlin; two stepbrothers, Robert D. Bucknell and James R. Bucknell, all of Rock Springs; her maternal grandparents, Walter Chapman of Post Falls, Idaho and Jeannie Taylor of Myrtle Creek and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Chett and Joyce Chamberlin. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 1, 1997 BRUNA ANN GRANAAS A mass of Christian burial for Bruna Ann Granaas was celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 27, 1997 at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway, Rock Springs. The Rev. Tom Sheridan officiated. A parish rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Bob Trekell, Dale E. Hansen, Nil Ingle, Rodger Jones, Harley McKinney and Custer Irvin. Mrs. Granaas, 76, of 507 Dewar Drive, Rock Springs, died at about 5 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22 at her home. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Granaas had been in ill health the past several months. She was born on Jan. 1, 1921 in Rovereto, Austria-Tyrol. She attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1939. Mrs. Granaas was active in the real estate business and worked as a real estate agent for Apply Realty. She was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church and the BOP Does Lodge which she served as president. Survivors include two sons, Robert Granaas of Rock Springs and Stanley Granaas and wife, Barbara of Glenrock; three grandchildren, Walter Granaas serving in the United States Navy at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, Jason and Davin Granaas, both of Glenrock and one great-grandson, Matthew Jon Granaas of West Richland, Wash. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Granaas was preceded in death by one brother, Rudolph Marchetti; one grandson, Eldon Ray Granaas and one granddaughter, Melissa November Rae Granaas. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 1, 1997 ZELDA P. BRADY Funeral services for Zelda P. Brady were conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 30, 1997 at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses, 2180 West Teton Boulevard, Green River. Dave Culver conducted the service. Interment was in the McKinnon Cemetery in McKinnon. Pallbearers were Leonard Cordova, Leonard Overhold, Darlo Linford, Jim Garrett, Larry Young and Harold Bubb. Mrs. Brady, 87, of 579 Charles Ave., Green River died at 9:25 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River where she had been a patient since Oct. 24, 1997. A resident of Green River for the past 29 years and former resident of McKinnon, Mrs. Brady had been in ill health the past several weeks. She was born Feb. 18, 1910 in Fairview, Utah, the daughter of the late William Henry Harrison and Tranquilla Ann Stevens Triplett. She attended schools in McKinnon and married Harold D. Brady in Manila, Utah on April 23, 1936. He preceded her in death on June 10, 1964. Mrs. Brady worked as a seamstress in Los Angeles during the Great Depression. She was a member of the Jehovah’s Witnesses. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Bill R. and Sharon Brady of Green River and Ned and Juleen Brady of Manila; four daughters and sons-in-law, Winona and Larry Hobbs of Green River, Annette and Don Schofield of McKinnon, Anna Marie and Norman Chico of Sacramento, Calif. and Maria and John Barnum of Green River; one brother, Ruel Triplett of Green River; 28 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Brady was preceded in death by one daughter and son-in-law, Bonnie and Alma Gregory; one sister and two brothers. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 1, 1997 HANNAH C. YOUNG O’FLAHERTY HURRICAN, Utah—Memorial services for Hannah C. (Young) O’Flaherty were 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, 1997 at 1513 Sublette Drive for family and friends. Mrs. O’Flaherty died Oct. 17 at her home at 35 E. 624 N., Hurricane, Utah. Mrs. O’Flaherty was born in Superior in 1915, and was the daughter of J.B, and Maude R. Young. She attended school in Rock Springs with the class of 1933. She was married to the late Rudy C. Moeller Sr., Mrs. O’Flaherty was employed for many years at the Sweetwater County Memorial Hospital until she moved to Las Vegas and married Timothy O’Flaherty in 1967. She retired from the Las Vegas Southern Nevada Hospital to reside in Hurricane, Utah. She was a member of the LDS Church. Survivors include her husband of Hurricane; one son, Rudy Moeller and wife Lorna; three daughters, Mrs. Gary (Joyce) Greenhalgh, Mrs. Victor (Jean) Zueck and Susan Moeller, all of Rock Springs; 16 grandchildren, Melanie Prevedel of Denver, Robin Harmon of Fort Collins, Colo., Curtis Moeller of Richfield, Utah, Kevin Moeller and Jim Moeller of Salt Lake City, David Zueck of San Antonio, Texas, Kenneth Jereb of Casper, Gayle Argyle of Layton, Utah, Tracy Rozanski of Hyrum, Utah, Scott Moeller of Colorado Springs, Colo., Paul Prevedel, Blake Prevedel, Karla Carnahan, David Moeller, Mike Moeller and Jeff Moeller, all of Rock Sprigs; 25 great-grandchildren, as well as several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. O’Flaherty was preceded in death by one daughter, Madelyn Jereb; one grandson, Dean Orester; and two brothers, George Nephi Young and Melvin Young. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 1, 1997 WAYNE B. DICKSON Funeral services for Wayne B. Dickson were conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 27, 1997 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 34d Ward Chapel, 1000 West 4th North, Green River. Bishop Al Matthews conducted the services. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, north of Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Cole Harris, Tony Botello, Ronny Botello, Eli Henderson, Warren Blalock, Dave Taylor, Aaron Hoffman and Reid Miller. Dickson, 93, of 2212 North 7th West, Green River died at 5:20 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River where he had been a resident for the past five years. A resident of Green River since October of 1941 and former resident of Idaho, Dickson died following a lengthy illness. He was born in Iona, Idaho on Sept. 20, 1904, the son of the late Albert Henry and Ellen Bryson Dickson. He attended schools in Darlington, Idaho, and married the former Eliza (Peggy) Parkin in Salt Lake City on March 4, 1938. Their marriage was later sealed in the LDS Temple in Salt Lake City on Jan. 26, 1954. Dickson worked as a sheepherder in Idaho, Wyoming and Utah for 21 years. He worked for the Tri-State Lumber Company in Green River for two years. He alter worked as a baggage agent for the Union Pacific Railway Express for 27 years until he retired in 1968. Dickson also worked as a custodian for the School District No. 2 at the Monroe Junior High School in Green River for five years. Dickson was a sportsman, fisherman, hunter and gardener. He and his wife were charter members of the Green River Squarenaders in Green River from 1958. They belonged to the group for 27 years. He was a member of the Church of Latter-day Saints, Debonaire Dancers of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 151 of Rock Springs, the Golden Hour Senior Citizens Center and the Union Pacific Old Timers Association. Dickson was a high priest in the LDS Church and served on the High Council of and many other offices of the church. Survivors include his wife, Peggy Dickson of Green River; four daughters and sons-in-law, Lynne and Donald Hoffman of Bountiful, Utah, Georgeen and Ron Harris of Rock Springs, Ann and Ben Pippitt of Gentry, Mo. and Evelana and John Henderson of Rock Springs; one brother, Albert Dickson of Gooding, Idaho; three sisters, Valeria Goodman of Arco, Idaho, Laverne Merrill of Gooding and Enid Burstedt of Challis, Idaho; 18 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Dickson was preceded in death by one son, Jay Parkin Dickson; two brothers, William Dickson and Warren Dickson; one sister, Leah Johns and two grandsons, Philip Wayne Hoffman and David Lane Hoffman. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 1, 1997 WAYNE L. ROCKHOLD The body of Wayne L. Rockhold was returned to Powell for funeral services with interment in the Crown Hill Cemetery. Rockhold, 91, of 700 Crossbow Drive No. 117, Green River died at 1:21 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs, where he had been a patient for one day. A resident of Green River for the past two years and former longtime resident of Powell and Cody, Rockhold died following a sudden illness. He was born May 30, 1946 in Lineville, Iowa, the son of the late Oliver and Vemelia Rockhold. Rockhold attended schools in Iowa and married the former Maxine L. Owens in Powell on Aug. 18, 1930. He was a farmer for many years until his retirement in 1971. He then went to work for the Big Horn Co-Op in Powell for several years. He was a member of the Presbyterian Church. Survivors include his wife, Maxine of Green River; one son and daughter-in-law, Clifford and Jacklyn Rockhold of Green River; one daughter and son-in-law, Dale and Sharon Harrison of Albuquerque, N.M.; two brothers, Jack and Robert Rockhold, both of Powell; three sisters, Helen Dickerson of Washington, Iowa, Eva Hines of Kirksville, Mo., and Margarett Jones of Stillwater, Okla.; five grandchildren, Morgan Creeger, Darcy Hamel, Michelle Harrison, Travis Harrison and Darrin Harrison; one great-granddaughter, Kailey Creeger and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Rockhold was preceded in death by two sisters, Ruth and Hazel and one brother, Harold. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 1, 1997 CARL BORO TURNERS FALLS, Mass.--A graveside service for Carl Boro was conducted Saturday, Sept. 13, 1997 in St. Stanislaus Cemetery. Officiating was Deacon Ted Tudryn of St. Stanislaus Church. Boro, 92, of Avenue A, Turners Falls, Mass., died Monday, Sept. 8 at the Buckley Nursing Home in Greenfield, Mass. He was born in South Deerfield, Mass., Nov. 9, 1904, the son of Stanley and Katherine (Tarhala) Boro. He was educated in Deerfield schools. He lived in the Detroit area, where he was a meat cutter for a supermarket chain, before returning to Turner Falls in 1986. Boro was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, and a former member of the Polish American Citizens Club in South Deerfield. He worked at the Sands Restaurant for many years in Rock Springs. He is survived by two sisters and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 1, 1997 PATRICIA STEWART WILLIS CAPE CORAL, Fla. - Services were conducted Oct. 16, 1997 at Coral Ridge Funeral Home, Cape Coral, Fla. Mrs. Willis, 67, Cape Coral, died Oct. 13 at her home. She was born in Rock Springs, a daughter of the late Harry and Mamie Stewart. She was a Rock Springs resident for 19 years Before moving to Lake Lotawana, Mo., and then on to Cape Coral in 1982. She was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church, the Fort Myers Sailing Club and Women of the Moose, Cape Coral. Survivors include her husband, Thomas R. Willis; sons, Jack D. Willis of Independence, Mo., and Thomas R. Willis Jr. of Cape Coral; brothers, Harry "Buzz” Stewart of Kanab, Utah, and Leo Stewart of Lake Lotawana; one sister, Colleen Rauzi of Rock Springs and two grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 8, 1997 LOUISE SPINNER GRAF A mass of Christian burial for Louise Spinner Graf was celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 3, 1997 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 900 Hitching Post Drive, Green River. The Rev. Michael Hellman officiated. A wake service with rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 2 at the funeral chapel, 263 East Flaming Gorge Way, Green River. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearers were Danny Labandt, Carl Bozner, Aran Ortega, Bob Lewis, Karl J. Bozner and Tony Katana. Honorary pallbearer was Ken Graf. Mrs. Graff, 93, of 3188 Bern Drive, Laguna Beach, Calif., died at 2:45 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 28,1 997 at the Capistrano Nursing Center in Capistrano Beach, Calif. Mrs. Graf was born in Green River on March 2, 1904, the daughter of Karl and Therese Weber Spinner, pioneers of Green River. Her great uncle, Berhard Spinner, came to Green River with the building of the railroad in 1868 and her father, Karl Spinner, came to Wyoming in 1890 before it had become a state. She graduated from Lincoln High School in 1923 as valedictorian of her class. She then attended the University of Wyoming in Laramie where she finished a course in accounting. She joined the First National Bank and later was transferred to the State Bank of Green River where she was assistant cashier for a number of years. In 1930 she married George Graf of Arvada, Colo. They had one daughter. Mrs. Graf was active in civic, historical and cultural activities. She joined the Woman’s Club of Green River in 1932 and served 11 years as treasurer and many years as auditor. She was a life member. In 1940, Mrs. Graf joined the Girl Scouts movement and was an associate member at the time of her death. Each Christmas season the Grafs opened their home to the Scouts and various other community groups as well as individuals and shared their “tree of memories” which had Christmas ornaments dating back to 1904 as well as ornaments from all over the world. Mrs. Graf was a charter member of both the Wyoming Historical Society and the Sweetwater County Historical Society which she and her husband helped to organize. She served on the first executive board in 1956, helped get the county museum established and helped during its early years by donating many hours of labor and items to stock the new project. In 1950 when women obtained the right to serve on juries in Wyoming, on May 8, 1950, Mrs. .Graf was called to serve on the first jury that had women and was made foreman. The jury deliberated in a murder trial. Mrs. Graf may have been the first woman jury foreman in the history of the United States. George Graf helped organize the first Sweetwater County Fair in 1945. Mrs. Graf started working on the fair as clerk in the crops and vegetable department and continued this until her retirement in 1979. Graf had been the treasurer of the county fair and upon his death in 1966, Mrs. Graf was appointed to this position and served s treasurer until 1979. The Grafs earned many ribbons, rosettes and trophies for their entries in the county fair. Graf often experimented with various crops that were not usually grown in Green River. During World War II he conducted an experiment for the University of Wyoming on the possibility of growing sugar beets for commercial use. For Mrs. Graf, gardening and flower growing were hobbies since 1931 along with handy work. She was a reader and bridge player and she belonged to one of the first bridge clubs ever organized in Green River and over the years belonged to numerous card clubs. Mrs. Graf was a consultant for the Bicentennial Commission and for the newly organized Garden Club which made her a life member. Mrs. Graf did research and studied history and wrote several papers which are with the State Historical Society at Cheyenne and the Sweetwater County Historical Society which has them on file at the Sweetwater County Museum. The papers deal with the early history of Green River, history of Girl Scouting in Green River, history of the Catholic Church in Green River, history of the Spinners in Green River, history of the Woman’s Club in Green River, etc. Mrs. Graf was a lifelong member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and a member of the Altar and Rosary Society since 1930. She lived most of her life in Green River but had to leave in 1992 when her failing health made it impossible to live alone. She spent the last years of her life in California. She followed local news from Sweetwater County in her final years. Mrs. Graf was preceded in death by her husband, George. She is survived by her daughter, Louise Fleenor and her son-in-law, Charles Fleenor of Laguna Beach. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 8, 1997 FRANCIS H. DOSER A mass of Christian burial for Francis H. Doser was celebrated at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 7, 1997 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway, Rock Springs. The Rev. Bruce Clapham officiated. A parish rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, 1997 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Pallbearers were Andrew Doser, James Doser, Thomas Doser, Sasto Foianini, Steve Rodzinak Jr., and John Motto. Doser, 94, of 1109 10th St., Rock Springs, died at 11:05 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, 1997 at his home in Rock Springs. A resident of Rock Springs for the past 60 years and former resident of Potosi, Wis., Doser had been in ill health for the past four years. He was born Jan. 19, 1903 in Potosi, the son of Frank X. and Margaret O’Brien Doser. Doser attended schools in Tennyson and Potosi, and married the former Veronica B. Rodzinak at SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs on Jan. 19, 1933. Doser worked as the manager of Walsh’s Department Store in Potosi from 1922 to 1937. He later worked for the Union Pacific Store in Rock springs, selling shoes and hardware from 1937 to 1954. Doser was the retired shoe department manager who worked for Union Mercantile company from 1954 until his retirement in 1968. He was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows/SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic churches and the Knights of Columbus of Potosi. Doser’s pursuits included reading and hunting. He collected antique bottles. Survivors include his wife, Veronica B. Doser of Rock Springs; two sons, Richard Doser and Robert Doser and wife Janice, all of Rock Springs; one brother, Joseph Doser of Lancaster, Wis.; five grandchildren, Andrew Doser of Sunnyvale, Calif., Laura Doser of Colorado Springs, Colo., and James, Thomas and Sara Doser, all of Laramie; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephers. In addition to his parents, Doser was preceded in death by three sisters, Therese, Margaret and Louise; and four brothers, Leonard, Edward, George and John. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 8, 1997 CATHERINE W. WILSON A mass of Christian burial for Catherine W. Wilson was celebrated at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5, 1997 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 900 Hitching Post Drive, Green River. The Rev. Michael Hellman officiated. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearers were Adam Wilson, John Wilson, Paul Wilson, Greg Wilson, Russ Terry and Frank Herbert. Mrs. Wilson, 76, of 681 West 2nd North, Green River, was pronounced dead at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs at 7:57 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 2, 1997. According to Sweetwater County Coroner Dale S. Majhanovich, Mrs. Wilson was dead on arrival at the hospital. An autopsy was performed on Monday and it was determined that Mrs. Wilson died from natural causes. The incident was investigated by the coroner’s office and the Green River Police Department. She was born on June 11, 1921 in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Harry and Eva Dorrence Sadler. Mrs. Wilson attended schools in Rock Springs and married Jack Wilson Sr. in Manila, Utah on June 9, 1938. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary, the VFW Auxiliary and Homemakers. Mrs. Wilson’s pursuits included cooking and sewing. Survivors include her husband, Jack Wilson Sr. of Green River; four sons and daughters-in-law, Jack and Wanda Wilson Jr. of Boulder, Jim and Deanne Wilson and Tom and Sheryl Wilson, all of Green River, and Mike and Penny Wilson of Greeley, Colo.; one daughter and son-in-law, Shirley and Jack Terry of Green River; one brother, Glenn Sadler of Green River; 18 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Wilson was preceded in death by one brother, Harry P. “Bud” Sadler and one sister who died in infancy. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 8, 1997 MARY KEZIA ARMANN BOHMONT WHEATLAND-Funeral services for Mary Zezia Armann Bohmont were conducted at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, 1997 at the United Methodist Church in Wheatland. Interment was in the Wheatland Cemetery. Mrs. Bohmont, 99 years, 10 months, of Wheatland died on Oct. 27, 1997 at 7:25 p.m. at 1445 Uinta Drive, Green River. She was born Dec. 30, 1897 near Lincoln, Neb., the daughter of the late Abraham and Ella Crozier Armann, Mrs. Bohmont attended schools in Nebraska and majored in music at Nebraska Wesleyan University. She also took organ lessons at the University of Wyoming. Mrs. Bohmont married John Edward Bohmont in Martell, Neb., on March 20, 1918. They moved to the Laramie River Ranch in Wheatland where they lived for 12 years until Bohmont became supervisor for the United States Department of Agricultural Research Western Division. They celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary in 1978. He preceded her in death on Nov. 22, 1980 in Wheatland. Mrs. Bohmont taught hundreds of boys and girls piano and organ lessons for 46 years. She was the musician for many weddings, funerals and entertainments in Platte County. Mrs. Bohmont was a member of the United Methodist Church for 85 years. She was a Sunday school teacher for 20 years and the past president of United Methodist Women. Mrs. Bohmont was the organist for the United Methodist Church in Wheatland for 46 years. She accompanied many soloists and was the accompanist for the Platte County Ladies Chorus. Mrs. Bohmont was a member of the Banner Rebekah Lodge No. 16, where she held many offices and was the past noble grand. She was a member of the Wheatland County Woman's Club for 75 years. She served as past president of the club. She was presented the Quealy Award for the University of Wyoming in 1950 for outstanding club work in Platte County. She served as secretary for two years of the Quealy Award Club. Mrs. Bohmont wrote pageants which were copyrighted and performed in Wyoming and Nebraska, Mrs. Bohmont was a Girl Scout leader for three years. She was a Garden Club member. Mrs. Bohmont was involved in the Platte County Fair for many years and helped in the building of the 4-H Club building. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Drs. Dale and Marilyn Bohmont of Reno, Nev.; one daughter, Mildred Emerson of Green River; four grandchildren, Dennis Bohmont and wife, Lynn of Mission, S.D., Craig Bohmont of Lowell, Mass., Lachelle Boettcher and husband, Richard of Rock Springs and Caron DeMars of San Antonio, Texas; three great-grandchildren, Ryan, Scott and Lyndsey Boettcher, all of Rock Springs, and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Bohmont was preceded in death by three brothers. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 8, 1997 MARY FERENTCHAK DIAMONDVILLE - A mass of Christian burial for Mary Ferentchak was celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, 1997 at the St. Patrick's Catholic Church, 515 McGovern St., Diamondville. The Rev. Charles Taylor officiated. A parish rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, 1997 at the St. Patrick's Catholic Church Interment was in the Kemmerer City Cemetery in Kemmerer. Pallbearers were Bob Thomas, Dick Thoman, Steve Walker, Gary Ferentchak, Levi Walker and Jim Ferentchak. Mrs. Ferentchak, 97, of Hams Fork, Kemmerer, died at 7:54 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 26, 1997 at Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River where she had been a resident since 1994. A lifelong resident of the Kemmerer area, Mrs. Ferentchak died following a brief illness. She was born Feb. 22, 1900 in Ljubno, Slovenia, Yugoslavia, the daughter of John and Mary Zamerik Planinsek. She attended schools in Big Piney and married Philip Ferentchak in Kemmerer on Feb. 6, 1917. He later preceded her in death in June of 1981. Mrs. Ferentchak was the co-owner and operator of the Forentchak Ranch for many years until her retirement in 1994. She was a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church, She was a charter member of the Wyoming Farm Bureau. Her pursuits included crocheting and fishing. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Frank and Elaine Ferontchak of Kemmerer one daughter and son-in- law, Mary "Mickey" and Bill Thoman of Fontenelle; one daughter-in-law, Ann Ferentchak of Diamondville; 18 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Ferentchak was preceded in death by two sons, John Ferentchak and Philip Ferentchak, Jr.; one sister, Annie Coletti; two grandsons, Willliam J. Thoman, Jr. and Paul Ferentchak; one granddaughter, Catherine Irene Thoman; two children who died in infancy and one great-grandson, John Borino. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 8, 1997 MAXINE MARGARET ADNEY FORT SMITH, Ark. - A memorial service for Maxine Adney was at 11 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 1 at the Faith Methodist Church, Fort Smith, Ark. Mrs. Adney, 77, Fort Smith, died Monday, Oct. 27, 1997 in a Fort Smith hospital. She was a LPN and a member of Eastern Star, the Faith Methodist Church, Bible Study Fellowship and Belle Point Quilters Guild. Her pursuits included gardening. Survivors include her husband, Jim Adney of the home; two daughters, Bobbie Adney Smith of Overland Park, Kan., and Bonnie Adney Turner, Mansfield, Ark.; a son, Kenneth Adney, Fort Smith; three sisters, Irene Estes, Oakland, Calif., Mildred Schmied, Falls Church, Va., and Peggy Estes, Denver; nine grandchildren, Chris, Corey and Brian Routh, Kimberly Evans, Colby and David Turner, Aimee Hartsfield, Emily Moore and Amber Adney; four great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 8, 1997 LETHA HUSAK BOISE, Idaho - Letha Husak, 94, formerly of Reliance and Rock Springs, died Wednesday, Oct. 29, 1997 in Boise, Idaho. She was born in 1903, in Colgate, Okla., one of 10 children born to John and Hannah Grove. A son and daughter-in-law survive her, Ronald and Melba Husak of Boise; a daughter, Hannah Brown of Rock Springs, and a sister, Naomi Keaton or Aurora, Colo. She had 12 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Her husband, Steve Husak, and two daughters, Lila Frolic of Rock Springs and Betty Johnson of Twin Falls, Idaho, preceded her in death. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 8, 1997 EDMUND ROSS JEFFERIS Funeral services for Edmund Ross Jefferis were at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 1, 1997 at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion on the corner of Second and B streets, Rock Springs. The Rev. Russell Johnson officiated. Pallbearers were Larry Fanelli, Marion Hinesley, Dave McDonough, August Kaumo, William Lee and James Bucho. Honorary pallbearers were John Byrnes and Bill Blanken. Jefferis, 71, of 1703 Singing Bird Lane, N. Las Vegas, Nev., died at 12:30 a.m., Oct. 30, 1997 at Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs after a lengthy illness. He had been a patient at the care center for only a short period of time. Jefferis has lived in Las Vegas for the past two and one-half years and was a former resident of Rock Springs and Pinedale. He was born May 13, 1923 in Rock Springs, the son of Edmund Ross and Mabel Claire Christian Jefferis. He attended schools and graduated from Rock Spring High School with the class of 1945. He also attended the University of Utah where he received a business degree. Jefferis married Juanita Louise Carlile on Dec. 26, 1969 in Reno, Nev. He was a former owner of Jefferis Furniture in Rock Springs. He was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion and his interests included boating, golfing, snowmobiling and traveling. Survivors include his wife, Juanita Louise Jefferis of Rock Springs; two daughters, Debbie and husband Neil Labbe and Jeri Lynn Lucas, all of Rock Springs; one sister, Jennie J. Woods of Pinedale; two grandchildren, J. Darren Lucas and Rachel L. Lucas, both of Rock Springs; one niece, Mabel Byrnes and husband Bill and great nephew, John Byrnes, all of Port Aransas, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 8, 1997 CURNNEL TYLER CASPER - Memorial services for Curnnel Tyler were Sunday at 2 p.m. at Memorial Chanel with Sam Prosise from Evansville Christian Church officiating. Tyler, 61, died on Oct. 30, 1997 at Wyoming Medical Center in Casper. He was born on March 19, 1936 in Reliance to James Charles and Beatrice (Alexander) Tyler. He was raised and graduated from high school in Rock Springs. He married Monna Skinner on July 16, 1973 in Reno, Nev. He opened the first parts store in Jackson called Teton Auto Parts, He later movd to Casper in 1975 where he was a real estate broker. He was a member of the Eagles. Tyler pursuits included photography, fishing, camping and trap shooting. He is survived by his wife, Monna of the family home; three sons, Russell Tyler of Congress, Ariz., Brad Skinner of Casper and LeRoy Hindman of Casper; five daughters, Sandi Tyler of Congress, Sheri Tyler of Rapid City, S.D., Janet Burris of Casper, Juli Doyle of Casper and Tracy Hindman of Casper; one brother, Charles Tyler of Ogden, Utah; two sisters, Jane Roberts of Ogden and Agnes Morris of Neosho, Mo., and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 15, 1997 KATHERINE MAUDE PAWLESKA Funeral services for Katherine Maude Pawleska were conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, 1997 at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel, 263 East Flaming Gorge Way, Green River. The Rev. Wayne Fisher of the Worldwide Church of God conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Mrs. Pawleska, 72, of 1445 Uinta Drive, Green River, did at 8:25 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 6, 1997 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River, where she had been a patient since Dec. 11, 1995. A resident of Green River since 1953 and former resident of Nebraska, Mrs. Pawleska died following a lengthy illness. She was born June 28, 1925 in Greeley, Neb., the daughter of the late Ernest F. and Mary A. Buck Manning. Mrs. Pawleska attended schools in Nebraska and married Edward Pawleska in Ord, Neb., on July 8, 1944. They moved to Green River in 1953. He preceded her in death on Feb. 17, 1991. Mrs. Pawleska was am ember of the First Baptist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Joe (Katherine) Boynton of Green River and Mrs. James (Karen) Murray of Green River; one brother, James O. Mannign of Reedsport, Ore.; four sisters, Lillie Happ of Greeley, Mary Kilzer of Bedford, Iowa, Lucinda Krupa of Oakdale, Conn., and Helen Schultz of Grand Island, Neb.; six grandchildren, Patricia and Jonathan Murray of Green River, Eddie and Tony Riggs of Rock Springs, and Dustin and Brenda Boynton of Jamestown; two great-grandchildren, Naomie and Kelly Boynton of Green River; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Pawleska was preceded in death by one daughter, Christine Fay Riggs; three brothers, Harold R., Thomas H. and Edmund F. Manning; and one sister, Viola Jane Manning. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 15, 1997 JOHN WOODS HAY JR. Funeral services for John Woods Hay Jr. were conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 12, 1997 at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion, 2nd and B streets, Rock Springs. The Rev. Russell Johnson officiated. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers were John W. Hay III, Leonard Hay, Lenny Hay, Keith Hay, John E. Hay and Joseph Hay. Hay, 92, of 502 B St., Rock Springs, died at 9:15 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, 1997 at his home in Rock springs. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Hay had been in ill health for the past year. He was born on April 23, 1905 in Rock Springs, the son of the late John Woods and Mary Ann Blair Hay Sr. Hay attended school sin Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1923. He graduated from the University of Michigan in 1927 and studied law at the University of Michigan Law School for two years. Mr. Hay returned to Wyoming to manage Blair and Hay Land and Livestock Company for a number of years. He married the former Frances Smith in Denver in December of 1948. While active at the ranch, Hay started his banking career at Rock Springs National Bank. He was made president and chairman of the board in 1947, and he served in this capacity until his retirement in 1995. He was also the president of the Rock Springs Grazing Association and was on the Taylor Grazing Advisory Board. He was a former trustee and vice president of the William H. and Carrie Gottsche Foundation. Hay was also a former director of the Omaha Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank and later a director of the Denver Branch of the Federal Reserve Bank. He also served on the Board of Directors of Questar and the Denver U.S. National Bank. He was a promoter of economic growth in Wyoming and was active in the Wyoming Bankers Association and the American Bankers Association. Hay served on the Sweetwater County School Board and was a member of the Western Wyoming Community College Board. He helped found the Western Wyoming Community College Foundation, serving as its president for 25 years. The college library was recently named for him. He was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion and Sigma Alpha Epsilon Fraternity. He was active in the Masonic Lodge, Shriners, Jesters and Rotary Club. His pursuits included golfing, fishing, hunting and watching college football. Survivors include his wife, Frances Smith Hay of Rock Springs; three sons, John W. Hay III, Keith N. Hay and wife, Lynn, and Joseph G. Hay, all of Rock Springs; one brother, Leonard W. Hay of Rock Springs; two sisters, Mary Hay Hegewald of Sacramento, Calif., and Hannah Hay Force of Piedmont, Calif.; seven grandchildren, Amy Hay, Leonard Hay, Emily Bunning, Lucy Bunning, John E. Hay, Matthew M. Hay and Keith Garrett Hay; one great-granddaughter, Shelby Barrett and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Hay was preceded in death by one daughter, Helen M. “Toastie” Bunning; one brother, Archibald L. Hay; and three sisters, Beulah Radford, Lucy Johnson and Jane Hay. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 15, 1997 ROY EARL BILYEU Funeral services for Roy Earl Bilyeu were at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, 1997 at Samuel Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs. The Rev. Steven Todd of the First Baptist Church officiated. Burial was in the Rock Springs Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Dan Bilyeu, Tom Bilyeu, Gail Bilyeu, Russ Menapace, Sam Menapce and Jim Hall. Bilyeu, 82, of 745 Rhode Island, Rock Springs, died suddenly of a heart attack at 3:40 p.m. at his son’s home in Red Desert. He was a former resident of Red Desert and moved to Rock Springs two years ago. Bilyeu was born Jan. 20, 1915 in Newberg, Mo., the son of Mark Gaines Bilyeu Sr. and Mary Loucresse West. He attended schools in Kansas and served during World War II in the U.S. Army. He married Irene Fay Morford on Nov. 19, 1944 in Grand Junction, Colo. Bilyeu was self-employed as a farmer for much of his life, and was also employed by the Veterans Hospital in Grand Junction, Colo., working with grounds maintenance until his retirement in 1979. He was a member of the First Church of God in Grand Junction. His interests were the outdoors and hunting. Survivors include his wife, Irene of Rock Springs; three sons, Daniel Leroy and Gail Lynn Bilyeu, both of Kenai, Alaska, and Thomas Eugene Bilyeu of Red Desert; two daughters, Roena Fay Menapace and Barbara Jean Hall, both of Rock Springs; one brother, Mark Gainse Bilyeu Jr. of Denver; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Randy and Roy Jr.; one brother, John Henry Bilyeu and two sisters, Myra Louise Enlow and Lena Benscoter. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 15, 1997 MABEL DOTY A memorial service for Mabel Doty was at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 8, 1991 at the Hilltop Baptist Church, 405 Faith Drive, Green River. The Rev. Steven Todd officiated. Mrs. Doty, 83, of Green River, died Monday, Nov. 3, 1997 at 10 p.m. at 1445 Uinta Drive, Green River. She was born Sept. 24, 1914 in Ewing, Neb., the daughter of the late Frederick Edmond Beck and Lavinia Frances Rice. She married Glenn Henry Doty in Ainsworth, Neb., on Sept. 15, 1933 and they became residents of Green River in 1953. Her pursuits included cooking, painting and other hobbies. Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Cecil Faye and Wendy Doty of Ricketts Iowa, Richard Lewis and Roseanne Doty of Pembroke Pines Fla., and Larry Jon and Rella Doty of Hudson, Fla.; two daughters and sons-in-law, JoAnn Arlene and James Drinkle of Green River, and Linda Lee and Mario Mendivil of Green River; brother, Fred Beck of Lake Tahoe, Calif.; 14 grandchildren: and 40 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Doty was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn; sister, Josephine; granddaughter, Billie Jo Doty; and grandsons, Lavy Erle (Murphy) Doty and Ricky Pierce The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 15, 1997 JEROME “JERRY” C. LARSEN PHOENIX, Ariz.-- Services for Jerome "Jerry" C. Larsen were Friday, Oct. 31 in Phoenix Ariz. Interment was in the National Memorial Cemetery in Arizona. Larsen, 75, of Phoenix, Ariz., died Wednesday, Oct. 29, 1997 at John C. Lincoln Hospital in Phoenix. He was born Aug. 15, 1922 in Cordova, Neb., the eldest son of Margaret and Theodore Larsen. He graduated from Cordova High School in 1940. He married Hazel M. Blackwood on April 4, 1942. They had three sons, Jerry, Larry and Douglas. Larsen served during World War II. After receiving his discharge, he attended the University of Nebraska and graduated in May of 1951. He began working as a school teacher, coach and administrator in Republican City, Neb. He then served the schools in Wilcox, Huntley, Kenesaw and Pierce, Neb., while earning his master's degree from Kearney State Teacher's College. He was later associated with the University of Wyoming and as principal of Superior School in School District No. 1 until his retirement. His retirement pursuits included golf, card playing and travel with his wife. Larsen is survived by his wife of more than 55 years, Hazel; son, Jerry of Phoenix; son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Patricia of Scottsdale, Ariz., son Douglas of Cheyenne; grandchildren, Jerry Larsen Jr. and wife Cindy of Cheyenne, Scott Larsen and wife Tammy of Aurora, Colo., Shannon Cranmore and husband Todd of Cheyenne, and Chris Larsen and Tiffani Larsen of Cheyenne; great-grandchildren, Nikki and Sean Larsen of Cheyenne, Christina, Jordan and Madison of Aurora, Colo., and Colton Cranmore of Cheyenne. He is also survived by his brother, Blaine of Minneapolis; sister and brother-in-law, Sharley and William Mart of Forsyth, Mo.; sister and brother-in-law, Margaret and Ronald Bissey of Wright; brother and sister-in-law, Neil and Doris Faulk of York, and many other relatives, nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 15, 1997 BESSIE MAE CLINGMAN Bessie Mae Clingman, 75, of 1804 Elk St. No. 107, Rock Springs, died on Tuesday, Nov. 11, 1997 at 11:49 am at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient since Nov. 11, 1997. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Clingman died following a lengthy illness. She was born Jan. 21, 1922 in Mitchell, Neb., the daughter of the late Clarence and Nora Meeker Godby. Mrs. Clingman attended schools in Wyoming and married James Kenneth Clingman in Newcastle on Sept. 20, 1947. Survivors include her husband, James of Rock Springs; three sons, Danny Spurgin of Casper, John Clingman of Magnolia, Texas, and Ronald Dean Clingman of Rock Springs; one daughter, Julia Blair of Kansas; three sisters; 13 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren: and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother and two sisters. Cremation has taken place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 15, 1997 FINLEY EARL MCLEOD LAKEVILLE, Minn.--Funeral services for Finley Earl McLeod were conducted Friday, Nov. 7, 1997 at the White Funeral Home in Lakeville, Minn. McLeod died at his home in Lakeville on Nov. 3. He was born Dec. 16, 1924 in Superior, the son of the late James Taylor and Ellen Marie McLeod. He attended schools in Superior and graduated from Superior High School in 1941. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and also served in Korea. He graduated from the University of Wyoming with BS and MS degrees in electrical engineering. Until his retirement in 1988, he was employed by Univac Corporation. Survivors include his wife, Ruth Ellen of Lakeville; sons Michael, Hobert, Richard and Greg; daughters, Lynn and Liz; eight grandchildren; sisters, Lorraine Adams of Lakeville and Phyllis Hawk of Bossier City, La.; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter, Susan; one granddaughter, Selena; brothers, James, Malcolm and William and sister, Mary Ellen. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 15, 1997 MARK L. JOHNSON URIE -- Funeral services for Mark L. Johnson were Saturday, Nov. 8, 1997 at 10 a.m. in the Lyman LDS Stake Center in Urie. Interment was in Larkin Sunset Gardens Memorial Park, Sandy, Utah. Johnson, 43, died Nov. 1, 1997 at the Evanston Regional Hospital. He was born April 29, 1954 in Salt Lake City, the son of Wells Brinkerhoff and Daphney (Lund) Johnson. He married Debra Ann Reynolds on Feb. 26, 1977 in Las Vegas, Nev. Their marriage was solemnized in the St. George LDS Temple on March 4, 1978. He was a member of the LDS Church, serving in the Sunday School Presidency, a Home Teacher and more recently as a Stake Missionary. His pursuits included hunting, fishing, camping and sports with his family. He is survived by his wife, Debra and eight children, Mark Rey Johnson, currently at the Mission Training Center in Provo, Utah, Benjamin Rey Johnson, Joshua Joseph Johnson, Jason Rey Johnson, Mindy Ann Johnson, Jennifer Ann Johnson, Jessica Ann Johnson and Ann Magdalene Johnson, all of Lyman; parents, Wells Brinkerhoff and Daphney Lund Johnson of Phoenix; brothers, Wells L. Johnson of Phoenix, Ronald L. Johnson of Green River, Lamont L. Johnson of Star Valley and Michael L. Johnson of Orem, Utah; and sisters, Rebecca Lueck of Las Vegas, Bonnie Dean of Sacramento, Calif., Sharie Dowdle of Boston and Michelle West of Orem. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Harold Tiverton and Chloe Brinkerhoff Johnson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 22, 1997 CASSIE WILLIAMS LANE Funeral services for Cassie Williams Lane were conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, 1997 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. John Rice of the Full Gospel Assembly of God conducted the services. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery. Mrs. Lane, 77, of 928 Adams Ave., Rock Springs, died at 5:55 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, 1997 at her home in Rock Springs. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Lane had been in ill health for the past one year. She was born on July 12, 1920 in Roundup, Mont., the daughter of the late Hugh Murphy and Ella Williams Harrigan. Mrs. Lane attended schools in Reliance and was a graduate of Reliance High School with the class of 1938. She married Eugene Terrence Lane Sr. in Green River on Nov. 16, 1938. Mrs. Lane worked as a clerk at the Reliance Post Office, as a nurse’s aide for Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County and as a server for the school lunch program at Lowell School. Mrs. Lane was a member of the Full Gospel Assembly of God, Job’s Daughters and Royal Neighbors of the Woodcraft. She composed music and poetry. Survivors include her husband, Eugene T. Lane Sr. of Rock Springs; three sons, Jerry and Jo Lane of Salt Lake City, Jack and JoAnn Lane and Eugene T. and Joanne Lane Jr., all of Rock Springs; 12 grandchildren, Denise, Terry, Scott, Mark, Natalie, Joy, Ryan, Amber, Erin, Michelle, Summer and Jeff; 11 great-grandchildren, Casandra, Christen, Jeremiah, Daniel, Zoe, Tylor, Trae, Krystle, Kayla, Kelsey and Kiera; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Lane was preceded in death by two brothers, Luke and Jack Harrigan and one sister, Elsie Simkin. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 22, 1997 RALPH L. “RED” MORRIS DOUGLAS -- Graveside funeral services and interment for Ralph L. "Red" Morris were conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, 1997 at the Douglas Park Cemetery in Douglas. The Rev. Merrill Lanker of the Congregational Church conducted the services. Morris, 87, of 1325 Sage St. Rock Springs, died at 12:02 a.m. Monday, Nov. 17, 1997 at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs where he had been a patient since Aug. 24, 1997. A resident of Rock Springs since August 1997 and former longtime resident of Douglas, Morris had been in ill health for the past several months. He was born on June 17, 1910 in Shattuck, Okla., the son of the late Jesse and Maude Kern Moris. Morris attended schools in Oklahoma and married the former Margaret Alice Powell in Harrison, Neb., on Nov. 21, 1921. She preceded him in death on March 30, 1997. Morris was a retired grader and plow operator, having worked for the Converse County Road and Bridge Department for 17 years. He attended the Congregational Church in Douglas, and was a member of the Moose Lodge No. 602 and the Douglas Senior Citizens Center. Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Don and Mary Lou Morris of Greeley; his daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Gene Viles of Rock Springs; two sisters, Marie Long of Las Animas, Colo., and Noreen Weston of Medford, Ore.; seven grandchildren; 15 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Morris was preceded in death by four brothers and three sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 22, 1997 HOMER MOFFITT FERRON, Utah—Funeral services for Homer Moffit were Saturday, Nov. 15, 1997 at 1 p.m. in the Ferron Stake Chapel, Ferron, Utah. Burial was in the Castle Dale Cemetery. Moffitt, 81, died Nov. 12, 1997 in a Price, Utah, hospital. He was born March 21, 1916 in Mohrland, Utah, to Warren A. and Mildred Wilberg Moffitt. He married Marjorie Davis. He was a member of the LDS Church. He worked in coal mines in Carbon and Emery counties until 1962 when he moved to Green River, where he worked at Stauffer Chemical Company until his retirement in 1977. Survivors are his wise of Ferron; one daughter, Jolene (Gary) Petty, Emery, Utah; two sons, Kimble (Betty), Fernley, Nev., and Phillip (Ana), Green River; 11 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren, and one sister, Madge Lopan, Price. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, Rheta; and two brothers, Jack and Grover. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 22, 1997 ELIJAH WORLEY GALENA, Mo. - Funeral services for Elijah Worley were Wednesday, Nov. 19, 1997 al 2 p.m. in Cheatham-Stumpff Chapel of Galena, Mo., with David Martin officiating. Burial was in Maple Park Cemetery, Aurora. Worley, Aurora, Mo., son of Charles and Della Hollims Worley, was born July 15, 1912 in Richmond, Va., and died Friday, Nov. 14, 1997 at his daughter's home in Shell Knob, Mo., at the age of 85 years and four months. Worley, a farmer, had been a resident of Aurora for the past 26 years. He was a member of Green Mount Baptist Church. He married Josephine Budak on Sept. 1, 1945. She preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by one daughter. He is survived by three sons, Robert Morley, Marionville, Mo., Elijah Worley Jr., Kimberling City, Mo., and Joseph Morley of Billings, Mont.; three daughters, Norma Bradhsaw of Duckwater, Nev., Martha Worley of Shell Knob, and Cheryl Wilson of Aurora; two sisters, Bertha Simkin of Rock Springs and Lona Snyder of Eugene, Ore.; 16 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and other relatives. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 29, 1997 EDWARD ANGELO DOLINAR A memorial mass for Edward Angelo Dolinar was conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26, 1997 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway, Rock Springs. The Rev. Tom Sheridan officiated. A memorial rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25, 1997 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Inurnment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Rock Springs. Dolinar, 45, of 1255 Ogden Street, Apt. No. 205, Denver, died shortly after being admitted to Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs at 10:22 a.m. Friday, Nov. 21, 1997. He was a resident of Denver for the past 11 years and former longtime resident of Rock Springs. He was born March 6, 1952 in Rock Springs, the son of Edward John and Minnie Elaine Cordero Dolinar. Dolinar attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1970. He graduated from St. Thomas Seminary in Denver, and later earned his master’s degree in divinity in 1978. Dolinar was ordained to the priesthood in Rock Springs on May 31, 1978. He served as assistant pastor of Holy name Catholic Church in Sheridan and later at ST. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Casper. He then served as pastor of the Church of St. Ann’s in Saratoga and later as assistant pastor of St. Matthew’s Catholic Church in Gillette. Dolinar later left the priesthood. Dolinar was currently working as a volunteer social worker for Project Angel Heart in Denver. He was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church and the Italian American Society. Survivors include his parents, Edward and Minnie Dolinar of Rock Springs; his sister, Marlene A. Eaton of Rock Springs; his nephew, Zachery Edward Eaton of Rock Springs; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 29, 1997 ANN DOMINISKE Funeral services for Ann Dominiske were conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25, 1997 at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion, 2nd and B streets, Rock Springs. The Rev. Russell Johnson officiated. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, north of Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Ben Hautala Jr., Richard Ainscough, Tom Robinson, Edward Williams, Arthur J. Williams and Wayne Albertini. Honorary pallbearers were Manuel Carrillo, Milton Friel, Galen Van Valkenburg and all of her many friends. Mrs. Dominiske, 87, of 4004 Springs Drive, Rock Springs, died at 8:23 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, 1997 at the Lander Valley Medical Center in Lander, where she had been a patient for the last three days. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Dominiske died following a lengthy illness. She was born Sept. 8, 1910 in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Robert and Minnie Petersen Buston. Mrs. Dominiske attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School. She married Leo E. Dominiske in Rock Springs on July 13, 1929 and he preceded her in death on April 3, 1973. Mrs. Dominiske was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion, the Rebekah Lodge, Young-At-Heart Senior Citizens Center, AARP, the Rock Springs Gem and Mineral Club, and she served as past president of the Royal Neighbors and the Woodcraft Lodge. Her pursuits included crocheting, ceramics, tole painting and rock hunting. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Lois Ann and Harold Williams; her sister, Thelma Faddis of Seattle; four grandchildren, Edward R. Williams and Mrs. Wayne (SHiela) Albertini, both of Rock Springs, Mrs. Tom (Karen) Robinson of Riverton and Arthur J. Williams of Rock Springs; six great-grandchildren, Lacy and Lindsey and Ashlee Williams, Kendra and Christine Albertini, Amber Robinson; three step-great-grandchildren, Chad, Eric and Christopher of Rock Springs; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Dominiske was preceded in death by five brothers, Robert, James, Roger, Richard and William Buston and one sister, Amelia Hautala. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 29, 1997 EARL JESSE DAVIS LOVELL -- Funeral services for Earl Jesse Davis were Saturday, Nov. 22 in the Lovell LDS Church at 1 p.m. Burial was in the Lovell Cemetery. According to Sweetwater County Coroner Dale S. Majhanovich, Earl Jesse Davis, of 1508 Ninth Street No. 11, died about 1:45 a.m. at milepost 99.13 from massive head and chest injuries in a traffic accident. Davis had been a resident of Rock Springs for the past four years and was a former resident of Riverton. He was born Oct. 19, 1970 in Pocatello, Idaho, the son of Donald Lee and Patti Sue Decker Davis. At the age of 3, he was adopted by Roy Irwin and Ramona Egbert Davis. He attended schools in Gillette, Gas Hills, Basin and Riverton and was a graduate of Riverton High School with the class of 1988. Davis was a member of the Basin and Riverton football teams. He married the former Cori Beckman on Nov. 24, 1989 and had one son, Alexander Joshua Davis. Following a divorce, Davis married the former Juanita Patricia "Patty" Gonzales April 8, 1995 and they had a daughter, Jessica Yasmine Davis. He was employed by Westates Construction Company and was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His pursuits included art, electronics and carpentry. Survivors include his wife; one son; one daughter; his parents, Bob and Ramona Young of Lovell and Dave and Palli Sue Tuttle of Byron; his maternal grandmother, Myrtle Meacham of Powell; three brothers, Ricky Tuttle of Powell, Charles Parker of Baker, Mont., and Bobby Young of California; five sisters, twin sister, Angela Spencer of Riverton, Donna Booth of Afton, Laurene Bressler of Hiliard, Ohio, Shelley Senner of Garrison, Mont., and Penny Young of Orange Cove, Calif., and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his birth father, Donald Lee Davís and his adopted father, Roy Irwin Davis. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 29, 1997 LEWIS H. SEBOLD KEMMERER -- Funeral services for Lewis Henry Adelbert Sebold were on Saturday, Nov. 22, 1997 at 11 a.m. in the Kemmerer Eagles Hall. Interment with military honors followed in the Kemmerer Cemetery. Sebold, 69, died Monday, Nov. 17, 1997 at his residence. He was born on March 25, 1928, in Pleasanton, Neb., the son of Lewis H. and Emma Martha Elizabeth Kaiser Sebold. He married Marie L. Windley in Montpelier, Idaho, on Jan. 8, 1962. He was a member of the Lutheran Church, the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the Eagles Lodge. His pursuits included fishing and camping. He is survived by wife, Marie Sebold of Kemmerer; sons, Fred Sebold of Anchorage, Alaska, Gary Sebold of Sun Prairie, Wis., Tracy Sebold of Grand Junction, Colo., and Troy Sebold of Grand Junction; daughters, Terry Sebold, Tami Wiseman, Tonya Claussen and Trudy Vent, all of Grand Junction; stepchildren, Evan Lewis, Rita Sibbett and Diane Caldwell, all of Kemmerer, and Mary Yorgensen of League City, Texas; brother, Gillis Sebold of Sidney, Neb.; sisters, Ranae Backus of Aurora, Colo., Beverly Brungardt of Sidney, Cindy Knowles of Morrison, Colo., Dorothy Musil of Sidney, and Arlene Louthan of Scottsdale, Ariz.; 23 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and one sister. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 29, 1997 KAREN MARIE SURLINE MALCOMB JACKSON - A mass of Christian burial for Karen Marie Surline Malcomb was Friday, Nov. 21 at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church. A parish rosary was at the Valley Mortuary in Jackson on Thursday, Nov. 20 at 7 p.m., with the Rev. Sam Hays officiating. Burial was in the family plot in the Greenhill Cemetery in Laramie on Saturday, Nov. 22 at 10 a.m. Graveside rites were Saturday at 10 a.m. Pallbearers were Kim Kellog, Jim Swingle, Jeremy Swingle, Patrick Surline, Richard Surline and Paul Malcomb. Mrs. Malcomb, 36, died at her home in Jackson on Saturday, Nov. 15 after a freak accident. She was born Aug. 27, 1961 in Rock Springs. She graduated from Rock Springs High School with the class of 1980. She married Russell Malcomb on May 10, 1989 in Jackson. At the time of her death, she was employed at The Jackson Hole Guide newspaper. Her interests included the outdoors, hunting and reading. Survivors include her husband, Russell, and a son, Christopher, of Jackson; parents, Richard and Genevieve Surline of Rock Springs; parents-in-law, Paul and Yvonne Malcomb of Denver; twin sister, Ellen and brother-in-law Jim Swingle of Laramie; sister, Cindy and brother-in-law Kim Kellogg of Laramie; brother, John Surline and sister-in-law Patricia of Boise, Idaho; brother, Patrick Surline and sister-in-law Tammy of Rock Springs, uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, George and Ella Surline and Martin and Agnes Moore and a brother, Timothy Dale Surline who died in infancy. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 29, 1997 FRED RICHARD CORNELL WAMSUTTER - Memorial services for Fred Richard Cornell were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 24, 1997 at the Wamsutter Baptist Church in Wamsutter. The Rev. Mike Smith conducted the services. Cornell, 71, of 512 Riner Ave., Wamsutter, died at 11:05 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, 1997 at his home in Wamsutter. A resident of Wamsutter for the past 17 years and former resident of Utah, Montana, and North Dakota, Cornell had been in ill health for the past year. He was born Aug. 16, 1926 in Rough Creek, N.D., the son of the late William Clyde and Turby Bergated Cornell. Cornell attended schools in North Dakota and married the former Fern L. Borchert in Wibaux, Mont., on March 15, 1970. He was a U.S. Army veteran, who served during World War II. He was a retired heavy equipment operator, who worked for Willie's Dirt Service for eight years until his retirement in October of 1996. Survivors include his wife, Fern of Wamsutter; two daughters, Tamy Anderson and Tina Cornell, both of Ottumwa, Iowa; one brother, Andrew Cornell of Dillon, Mont.; three sisters, Bessie Wells of Deer Lodge, Mont., Kathleen Litteral of Livingston, Mont, and Helen Chaney of South Bend, Ind.; two grandchildren, April and Travis Anderson; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Cornell was preceded in death by four brothers, Bill, Jim, Alfred and Dan and one sister, Jessie. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 29, 1997 BERT REINOW PINEDALE - Military graveside funeral services for Dr. Bert Reinow were Monday, November 24 at 2 p.m. at the Pinedale Cemetery. VFW Post 4801 officiated along with the Franklin Lodge AF&AM. Reinow, 80, of Pinedale died Wednesday, Nov. 19 in Pinedale. He was born Jan. 1, 1917 in New York. He attended schools in New York and graduated from Townsend Harris High School. He went to the University of New York for two years and attended Auburn University Veterinary College for four years. He attended Cornell University for one year and studied one year in veterinary college at Fort Collins, Colo. He married Ruth Jordan on Aug. 23, 1953 in Ridgewood, N.J. He belonged to Masonic Lodge No. 31, the Shrine, Wyoming Veterinarians Medical Association, Intermountain Veterinarian Association, DAVMA, Wyoming Sanitarian Association and the Historical Association. Survivors include his wife of Pinedale. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 29, 1997 ANN V. JOHNSON PROVO, Utah - Funeral services for Ann "Ana" Elizabeth Volcic Johnson were at the Berg Mortuary, 185 E. Center St., in Provo, Utah, on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 1997 at 11 a.m. Interment was in the Richmond, Utah cemetery in the family plot next to her husband on Wednesday, Nov. 26 at 1 p.m. Mrs. Johnson, 88, died in Provo on Thursday, Nov. 20, 1997. She was born in Wilburton, Okla., on July 24, 1909 to Jacob Volcic and Theresa Roce Vrtacnik. The family moved to Point of Rocks and later Rock Springs in 1919 where her father worked in area coal mines. She was a 1929 graduate of Rock Springs High School and as a teenager supported herself by working as a nanny. She gained educational skills in bookkeeping at Barnes Commercial School in Denver. She met her husband, Leroy Johnson, at a dance in Rock Springs and they were married on May 23, 1932 in Manila, Utah. She later joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and their marriage was sealed in the Logan Temple. The couple settled in Rock Springs where Johnson worked at many Jobs during the Depression, and as a truck driver for Desert Oil Co. In 1943, they moved to Rawlins and began an operation as a branded distributor for Chevron. The enterprises included a motel which she managed for many years and she was a partner with her husband in the distributorship including truck driving during the war years until his death in 1958. For 15 years thereafter, she continued the business. She retired from active management in 1971, but kept involved in various business affairs in Rawlins for more than two decades more, dividing her time between her homes in Rawlins and Provo. Her pursuits included dancing, crocheting, needlework and travel. She is survived by her son, Kendall (Amayda) of Genesee, Idaho and daughter, Elaine Bergeson (Scott) of Provo, Utah. She had ten grandchildren, 1 Valner Johnson (Dawn), Tana Esplin (J. Lynn), Kelly Hansen (Brent), Eric Bergeson (Chandra), Todd Bergeson (Heidi), Paula Young (Rod), Jill Barkdull (Thad), Amy Ward (Michael) and Sean Bergeson, now serving an LDS mission; 14 great-grandchildren, and a brother, Albert Volsic of Rock Springs. She was preceded in death by brothers, Antone, Frank and Jack. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 29, 1997 MERLYN LEE HEAVIN SALEM, Mo. - Funeral services for Merlyn Lee Heavin were Nov. 26, 1997 in the Spencer Chapel in Salem, Mo., with the Rev. Rod Farthing officiating. Special music was offered by singers Doug Wisdom, Jarred Brown, Raden Keene, and Dan Keene accompanied by Bonnie Kohut on the piano. Interment was in the Cedar Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers were Richard Ferranto, George Shedd, Eldon Thomas, Edgar Major, Sam Purcell and Larry Baker. Mrs. Heavin, 65, daughter of Herbert Merl Bennett and Catherine Warner Bennett, was born July 27, 1932 in Searcy, Ark. and died Nov. 22, 1997 in Salt Lake City. She is survived by her six children, Jack B. Heavin and wife Marka of Mt. Airey, N.C.; Jim Heavin and wife June of Salem, Mo; Jay Heavin and wife Vicky of Lynden, Wash., Jon Heavin and wife Jan of Rock Springs, Joe Heavin and wife Ann of Rock Springs; Jill Lacey and husband John of Round Mountain, Nev.; 12 grandchildren, Chris, Bo, Jason, Jennifer, Joshua, Shannon, Sabrina, Shantel, Jesse, James, Eric, Janel, and one great-grandson, Jeremiah. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack B. Heavin; parents; an infant brother, and adoptive parents, Franz and Bensie Adelmann. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 6, 1997 LEONA KRASOVEC Funeral services for Leona Krasovec were at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2 at Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St. The Rev. Bill Bruce of the First United Methodist Church and the Rev. Laurie Bruce of the Green River United Methodist Church officiated. Interment was in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens north of Rock Springs. Mrs. Krasovec, 81, of 1325 Sage St., Rock Springs, died at 10:05 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26, 1997 at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs, where she had been a patient for the past year. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Krasovec had been in ill health the past year. She was born July 16, 1916 in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Martin and Mary NOvicki Sturman. She attended schools in Rock Springs and married Frank J. Krasovec in Green River on April 2, 1936. He preceded her in death on Feb. 6, 1994. Mrs. Krasovec was one of the survivors of the Girl Scout drowning accident that occurred at New Fork Lake on Aug. 6, 1928. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Ron and Helen Krasovec of Burlington, Mass., two brothers, Martin Sturman of Orem, Utah and Robert Sturman of Fort Mitchell, Ala., three sisters, Clara Wisniewski and Mary Wall, both of Rock Springs and Frances Cawelti of Perris, Calif.; two grandsons, Scott and Jeffery Krasovec, two great-grandsons; 17 nieces and nine nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Krasovec was preceded in death by two sisters, Vic Cuthbertson and Helen Brayton. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 6, 1997 ROSE M. ARNOLDI Funeral services for Rose M. Arnoldi were conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 1, 1997 at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church, 901 Trona Drive, Green River. The Rev. William Barlow conducted the services. Mrs. Arnoldi, 70, of 910 Trona Drive, Green River, died at 8:15 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 26, 1997 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient since Nov. 22, 1997. A resident of Green River since 9161 and former resident of Kemmerer, Mrs. Arnoldi died following a lengthy illness. She was born May 13, 1927 in Fossil, the daughter of the late Frank and Josephine Staniewzki Jckowski. She attended schools in Kemmerer and was a graduate of Kemmerer High School with the class of 1945. She married James A. “Jim” Arnoldi in Kemmerer on Aug. 18, 1952. She worked as a telegrapher for the Union Pacific Railroad for 12 years. Her pursuits included hunting and bowling. She was a member of the Lutheran Church. Survivors include her husband, Jim Arnoldi of Green River; one son, James S. Arnoldi of Rock Springs; one daughter and son-in-law, Jackie and Tommy Graham of Green River; three sisters, Ann Ferentchack of Kemmerer, Martha LaRocque of La Harbra, Calif., and Florence Crawford of Pocatello, Idaho; four grandchildren, Kayleen and Glen Taylor of Walnut, Calif., Lyndsey and Jamie Graham of Green River; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. ARnoldi was preceded in death by one daughter, Jana Taylor who died in 1990 and two brothers, Frank and Johnny Jckowski. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 6, 1997 GEORGIA E. HARLACKER MANILA, Utah - Georgia E. Harlacker, 90, of 160 North Lakeview Drive in Manila, Utah, died at 2:56 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 25, 1997 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient since Nov. 18, 1997. A resident of Manila for the past one year and nine months and former longtime resident of Lake Havasu City, Ariz., Mrs. Harlacker had been in ill health the past week. She was born Feb. 28, 1907 in Pasadena, Calif., the daughter of the late George and Muriel Hale. Mrs. Harlacker attended schools in California and was a high school graduate. She married Currie Alden Harlacker Sr. and he preceded her in death in 1982. Mrs. Harlacker was self-employed as a seamstress for many years until her retirement. Survivors include her son, Curnie Alden Harlacker Jr. of Manila, Utah; two grandchildren, Karen Hill of Salt Lake City and Carlynn Garcia of Layton, Utah; five great-grandchildren: and two nieces and two nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Harlacker was preceded in death by one daughter, Shirley Owens and three sisters and one grandson, Steven Harlacker. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 6, 1997 ROSE MARIE KURZDORFER A memorial mass for Rose Marie Kurzdorfer was celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 3, 1997 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 900 Hitching Post, Green River. The Rev. Michael Hellman officiated. A vigil service with rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Tuesday. Dec. 2, 1997 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Green River Cremation followed. Pallbearers were Don Cywinski, Richard Adamski, Ernest "Nub" Flahaut, Bob Burdett, Ward Coats and Armando Lopez. Mrs. Kurzdorfer, 55, of 600 Easy St., Green River, died at 9:47 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 29, 1997 at her home in Green River. A resident of Green River since 1973 and former resident of Checktowaga, N.Y., Mrs. Kurzdorfer had been in ill health for the past two years. She was born Sept. 19, 1942 in Stettin, Germany, the daughter of the late Eric and Gertrude Kruppa Pietrowski. Mrs. Kurzdorfer attended schools in Germany and married Francis J. "Frank" Kurzdorfer in Frankfurt, Germany in July of 1963. She worked as a salesperson for Rendon's Flooring in Green River for the past eight years. Her pursuits included collecting Hummel and Lladro figurines, gardening and homemaking. Survivors include her husband, Francis J. "Frank" Kurzdorfer of Green River; one daughter and son-in-law, Natasha Marie and Ward Coats of Dallas; one daughter, Tanya Marie Stahla of Salt Lake City; one sister, Heidi Haskora on Weilbach of Main, Germany; and two grandchildren, Dylan and Erica Coats. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Kurzdorfer was preceded in death by one brother, Horst Pietrowski and one son, Erich Francis Kurzdorfer. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 6, 1997 JOHN NELSON LAS VEGAS - A memorial service for John Clifton Nelson was at the Zelzah Shrine Temple in Las Vegas Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 2 p.m. There was a private burial. Nelson, 86, died Sunday, Nov. 23, 1997 in Las Vegas. He was born Sept. 23, 1911 in Salt Lake City. He was a former resident of the Rock Springs area who lived the past 18 years in Las Vegas. Nelson was a self-employed businessman. He was a member of the Kaibab Lodge No. 25, Salt Lake City; York Rite Bodies, Salt Lake City; dual member Zelzah Shrine Temple of Las Vegas and El Kalah Shrine Temple, Salt Lake City; Royal Order of Jesters Court No. 181; and BPOE No. 1468. He was awarded the Hiram Award from the Kaibab Lodge of Salt Lake City. Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Mazel P. Nelson, Las Vegas; daughter, Judy A. Elkins, Parker, Colo.; son, Lynn R. Nelson, Las Vegas; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 6, 1997 JOSE BENITEZ CASTRO Funeral services for Jose Benitez Castro were conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 5, 1997 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. John Savio of Our Lady of Sorrows and SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church officiated. His body was returned to Zacatecas, Mexico for funeral services and interment. Castro, 19, of 1508 9th St. N. 63, Rock Springs, died at about 2:30 a.m., Sunday, Nov. 30, 1937 at his home in Rock Springs. A resident of Rock Springs for the past several months, Castro was the victim of an apparent homicide. He was born on Feb. 22, 1978 in Guadalupe, Zactecas, Mexico, the son of Amando Benitez Guerrero and Magdalena Castro Diaz. He attended schools in Mexico. Castro worked as a carpenter. He was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Survivors include his parents, Amando and Magdalena of Mexico; four brothers; and five sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 13, 1997 GEORGE ADAM IRONS George Adam Irons, 89, of 1020 Ford Circle, Rock Springs, died at 6:40 a.m. Monday, Dec. 1, 1997 at his home in Rock Springs. A resident of Rock Sprigs for the past seven years and former resident of Bakersfield, Calif., Irons had been in ill health for the past month. He was born May 19, 1908 in Logan, Utah, the son of the late Joseph Golden and Ethel Adams Irons. Irons attended schools in Nephi, Utah, and married the former Helen T. Peterson in Provo, Utah on Oct. 1, 1937. Irons was a U.S. Army veteran, who served in the 14th Armored Force during World War II. He worked as an auto mechanic for American Baking Company for 16 years until his retirement in 1973. Irons was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Survivors include his wife, Helen of Rock Springs; one daughter, Mrs. Clyde (Colleen) gale of Rock Springs; four grandchildren, Ronald Gale, Cory Gale and Lenna Bolton, all of Rock Springs and Tony Gale of Tucson, Ariz.; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Irons was preceded in death by two brothers. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 13, 1997 ANTONINA “NITA” JENSEN BOUNTIFUL, Utah. - Funeral services for Antonina "Nita" Jensen were Wednesday at noon in the Bountiful 16th Ward chapel, 720 E. 550 North, Bountiful, Utah. Interment was in the Bountiful City Cemetery. Mrs. Jensen, 83, died Dec. 5, 1997 at her home in Bountiful. She was born April 20, 1914 in Monarch, the daughter of Jan (John) and Regina Cieluszak. She married Ted G. Jensen, her eternal companion, on Sept. 19, 1936 in Green River. The marriage was later solemnized July 6, 1950 in the Manti Temple. She was a member of the LDS Bountiful 16th Ward where she served as ward librarian for 24 years. Her pursuits included cooking and gardening. She is survived by her husband; children, Sandy Inman (Mike), Bountiful, Dott Strand (Randy), Bountiful, and Ted V. Jensen (Jean), Centerville, Utah; grandchildren: Melanie Olson (Jeff), Marc Inman, Misty and Nathan Strand, Chris, Lisa, Stephen and Deborah Jensen; brother John Cieluszak (Margaret), Rock Springs; and sisters, Anne Budak, Rock Springs, and Mary Berryman, Houston. She was preceded in death by grandson, Jon Inman. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 13, 1997 GERTRUDE M. TAUCHER SUN CITY WEST, Ariz. - Funeral mass for Gertrude M. Taucher was celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 5 in Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, 19002 N. 128th Ave. in Sun City West, Ariz. Mrs. Taucher, 81, of Sun City West died Dec. 2, 1997. Mrs. Taucher was born April 5, 1916 in Rock Springs and was a real estate secretary. She moved to Arizona in 1983 from Rock Springs and was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church and the New Era Lodge. She attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated in 1932. She married Fred Taucher Sept. 10, 1940 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. Mrs. Taucher is survived by her husband, Fred; a daughter, Barbara Dorr of Cheyenne; two sisters, Mary Ann Yerkovich and Lois Zebre, both of Rock Springs; a brother, Leonard of Casper; and three grandchildren, Joanne Hamilton and Bryce and Brent Dorr. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 13, 1997 BURTON E. STOCKHOUSE RIVERTON - A celebration of the life of retired orthodontist Burton Edwin Stockhouse was at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10 at the United Presbyterian Church, Riverton, with the Rev. Grayson Gowen officiating. Burial followed at Mountain View Cemetery in Riverton. Dr. Stockhouse, 69, Riverton, died Friday evening, Dec. 5, 1997 at his home. He was born Aug. 15, 1928 in Sheridan, to Erland and Frances (Gillett) Stockhouse. He attended elementary and junior high schools in Sheridan, during which time he became active in Boy Scouts, earning the Eagle Scout Award. In 1943 the family moved to Casper, where Stockhouse attended Natrona County High School, graduating in 1946. He then enlisted and served two years in the U.S. Navy, after which he entered the University of Wyoming. In 1955, he graduated from St. Louis University School of Dentistry. Dr. Stockhouse practiced general dentistry in Worland for eight years, returning with his family to St. Louis University where, in 1965, he received his degree in orthodontics. He then practiced orthodontics in Riverton, Rock Springs and Worland for more than 30 years. While attending the University of Wyoming, he met Louise Claar. They were married June 17, 1951 in Moorcroft. As an adult, Dr. Stockhouse continued his interest in Scouting, assisting with a Boy Scout troop at the St. Louis School for the Deaf. He was scoutmaster for a troop in Worland and later in Riverton, and also served on the Wyoming Boy Scout Council. One of his most treasured awards was the Order of the Arrow. For much of his life he was active in the Presbyterian Church where he was an elder, choir member and Sunday School teacher. He served as moderator of Presbytery in 1978. Dr. Stockhouse was a life member of the Wyoming Dental Association, a member of the American Dental Association and a Fellow of the American College of Dentists. He was a member of the Wyoming Orthodontic Society, the Rocky Mountain Society of Orthodontists and the American Association of Orthodontists. He was a diplomat of the American Board of Orthodontics and also a member of the Mountain States Orthodontic Study Group. He was elected and had served on the board of Trustees of the American Association of Orthodontists as the Rocky Mountain delegate for five years prior to his resignation due to ill health. His other affiliations included Lions, Riverton Lodge No. 26 A.F. & A.M. and Fremont County York Rite Bodies. He was past commander of Hugh de Payen Commandry No. 7, Knights Templar. He had ridden with the Black Horse Troop. In later years, he raised horses, farmed and for 15 years provided fall professional hunting guide activities for a dude ranch in the Teton wilderness. His hobbies include hunting, fishing and photography. Survivors include his wife Louise; sons, Jim Stockhouse and wife Nancy of Jackson, and Bruce Stockhouse and wife Stephanie of Anchorage, Alaska; daughters, Janet Wilkey and husband Larry or Laramie, L'nette Eaton and husband Brian of Gillette, and Heidi Wilhelm and husband Paul of Casper; eight grandchildren, Michaela and Christina Stockhouse, Karlana Stockhouse, Steven Dreher, Patrick Ostlund, Tori Rose Eaton, and Mindy and Miranda Martin; brother, Robert Stockhouse and wife Shirley of Greeley, Colo.; and sister, Loiserline Ostlind and husband Ken of Bozeman, Mont. He has many nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 13, 1997 WILMA G. GAYLOR BRIGHTON, Colo. – A mass of resurrection for Wilma C. Gaylor was at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 12 at St. Augustine Church, Brighton, Colo. Rosary was Thursday, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. at the Rice Mortuary, 100 So. 3rd Ave., Brighton. Burial was in the Elmwood Cemetery, Brighton. Mrs. Gaylor, 67, died Dec. 8, 1997 at the Hospice of Northern Colorado, Greeley, Colo. She was born March 4, 1930 in Denver, a daughter of Charles and Anna Elder Seidenberg. She married Donald G. Gaylor April 15, 1950 in Denver. She attended Denver University for two years. She was a resident of Brighton for 47 years. Mrs. Gaylor was co-owner and operator of Gaylor's Food Store in Brighton. After attending school in Aurora she was a medical assistant from 1972-1982. She was the proprietor of Vitality Cupboard in Brighton for five years. She was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church in Brighton. She was a former Scout leader and Junior Newman leader. Her pursuits included gardening, art, collecting antiques and following the Denver Broncos. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Gregory and Kathleen Gaylor, Rock Springs; a daughter and son-in-law, Carol and John Frey, Brighton; a sister, Lorraine Gunning, Denver; four grandchildren, Jesse and Wesley Eversole, Rock Springs, and John and Casey Frey, Brighton. She was preceded in death by her husband and two brothers, Russell and Bobby. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 13, 1997 HELEN C. BACHICHA A memorial mass for Helen C. Bachicha was celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 6, 1997 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. John Savio officiated. A memorial rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 5, 1997 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Mrs. Bachicha of 162 Bellview Drive, Rock Springs, died on Sunday, Nov. 30, 1997 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs, where she had been a patient since Nov. 28, 1997. A resident of Rock Springs since 1950, Mrs. Bachicha had been in ill health for some time. She was born in Palma, N.M., the daughter of the late Jose and Adela Abeyta Chavez. Mrs. Bachicha attended schools in New Mexico and graduated as valedictorian of her class at Encino High School in Encino, N.M. She married Alfred Bachicha and he preceded her in death in 1982. Mrs. Bachicha was an employee of Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County and the Sweetwater County Sheriff's Department for many years. She was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows and SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Churches, the Missionary Oblates Society, the Society of Lourdes and the Sacred Heart League. Her pursuits included gardening, traveling and reading. Survivors include her son, Dr. Jay Bachicha of San Francisco; her daughter, Emily Bachicha-Lever of Rock Springs; three brothers, Alex and Chris Chavez, both of Encino, and Alfred Abeyta of Albuquerque; two sisters, Isabel Alarid of Encino and Sally Rael of Albuquerque; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Bachicha was preceded in death by two sisters, Gabriela Whitney and Erma Montoya. Mrs. Bachicha expressed her wish that her body be donated to the University of New Mexico School of Medicine. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 20, 1997 BERNARDINA FERMELIA A mass of Christina burial for Bernardina Fermelia was celebrated at 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 13, 1997 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. John Savio officiated. A rosary was recited at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, 1997 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Wayne L. Johnson, Dr. Arthur Fermelia, Dr. David Fermelia, Stephen A. Fermelia, Stan Pivik and Michael Fermelia. Mrs. Fermelia, 89, of 1317 Clark St., Rock Springs, died at 1:05 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 10, 1997 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs where she had been a patient for the past two days. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Fermelia died following a brief illness. She was born on Nov. 28, 1908 in Trinidad, Colo., the daughter of the late Barney and Antonia Cerneha DeMark. Mrs. Fermelia attended schools in Europe. She married Rudolph Fermelia in Rawlins on July 21, 1929 and he preceded her in death on Dec. 6, 1977. Mrs. Fermelia was a member of SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. Survivors include her four sons, Edward and Alvin Fermelia, both of Rock Springs, Alfred Fermelia of Englewood, Colo., and Louis Fermelia of Westminster, Calif.; her brother, John DeMark of Pueblo, Colo.; her half-sister, Dorothy Green of Butte, Mont.; 13 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Fermelia was preceded in death by two daughters, Ermenia who died in infancy and Catherine Thomson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 20, 1997 ANNIE F. MATKOVICH Funeral services for Annie F. Matkovich were conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 15, 1997 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Tom Sheridan of Our Lady of Sorrows and SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Churches officiated. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Levi Fornengo, Heather Parks, Cody Fornengo, Karl Kumer, Josh J. Plant and Casey K. Fletcher. Mrs. Matkovich, 93, of 1301 McKinley Ave., Rock Springs, died at 5:55 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 11, 1997 at the home of her daughter in Rock Springs. A resident of Rock Springs for the past 89 years and former resident of Barnesboro, Pa., Mrs. Matkovich had been in ill health for the past three and one-half months. She was born Jan. 13, 1904 in Barnesboro, the daughter of the late Michael and Mary Mehal Fenus. Mrs. Matkovich attended schools in Superior and married John Matkovich Sr. in Rock Springs in August of 1920. He preceded her in death on Sept. 13, 1954. Mrs. Matkovich was the owner of the Hillside Motel for 23 years until her retirement in 1972. She was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Mrs. Matkovich was an outdoorswoman and her pursuits included gardening, bird watching, fishing and cooking. Survivors include three daughters, Mildred A. Parks and Marian Riggs, both of Rock Springs and Betty H. Muir of Sedona, Ariz.; one brother, Edward Fenus of Mountain View; eight grandchildren, Richard Parks, Kathy Kumer, Joanie Fletcher, Patty Leibnitz, Arthur Parks, Darrell Riggs, Lori Riggs and Karen Bynon; 15 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Matkovich was preceded in death by one son, John P. Matkovich Jr.; five brothers, Steve, Joe, Andy, Mike and Johnny Fenus; two sisters, Elizabeth Crofts and Margaret Fenus; and one granddaughter, Lisa Riggs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 20, 1997 FRANCES MARCY GERRES A memorial service for Frances Marcy Gerres was conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 18, 1997 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Jeanny House of the First Congregational Church conducted the service. Inurnment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Rock Springs. Mrs. Gerres, 80, of 309 I St., Rock Springs, died at 2:10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 14, 1997 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs where she had been a patient since Dec. 5, 1997. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Gerres died following a lengthy illness. She was born July 31, 1917 in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Joseph and Augustine Ginies Marcy. Mrs. Gerres attended schools in Rock Springs. She moved to Jackson in 1952, and worked as a secretary and bookkeeper for Paul Hansen and Company for many years. Mrs. Gerres moved back to Rock Springs and worked for the El Rancho Motel and Rose Floral until her retirement in 1979. She was a member of the BPO Does and the Young-At-Heart Senior Citizens Center. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Roberta and Michael Paulsen of Valley Village, Calif.; one sister, Augustine Marcy of Rock Sripngs; and several nieces and nephews including Norma and Bob Kessner of Rock Springs and their children, Barbara and Wilbur Radosevich of Laramie and their children, and Joseph Marcy of Salt Lake City and his son. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Gerres was preceded in death by two sisters, Regia Marcy and Alphonsine Kennedy; and one brother, Fernand “Frenchy” Marcy. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 20, 1997 CHRISTINE MARIE LEBAR A mass of Christian burial for Christine Marie Lebar was celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 19, 1997 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Tom Sheridan officiated. A rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18, 1997 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens north of Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Michael Lebar, Mark Lebar, Tony Lebar, Matthew Lebar, John Kura and Kenneth Kure. Mrs. Lebar, 79, of 229 Aspen Way, Rock Springs, died at 2:45 a.m. Monday, Dec. 15, 1997 at her home in Rock Springs. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Lebar had been in ill health for the past year. She was born May 8, 1918 in Grass Creek, Utah, the daughter of the late Anton and Theresa Hitzthaler Koritnik. Mrs. Lebar attended schools in Rock Springs. She and Jack F. Lebar were married by Monsignor Albin Gnidovec at SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs on Jan. 25, 1936. Mrs. Lebar worked as a volunteer for the Rock Springs Catholic School and SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. She was a member of SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, the American Slovenian Catholic Union, Royal Neighbors and the Council of Catholic Women. She helped organize St. Monica’s Sodality and served as its past president. Survivors include her husband, Jack F. Lebar of Rock Springs; her sons, James Lebar of San Jose, Calif., Robert Lebar of Los Angeles, Laurence Lebar of Rock Springs, Donald Lebar of Salt Lake City, and Dennis Lebar of Lakewood, Colo.; her brother, Peter Koritnik of Rock Springs; her sisters, Mary McKinney of Denver, and Louise Kure of Rock Springs; 12 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Lebar was preceded in death by her brothers, Joe, Louis, Isador, Albin, Cyril, Martin and Valentine. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 20, 1997 VERA FLETCHER MANN SALT LAKE CITY - Funeral Services for Vera Fletcher Mann were Monday, Dec. 15, 1997 at 12 p.m. at the Rose Park 10th Ward, 760 North 1200 West, Salt Lake City. Burial followed at Redwood Memorial Estates, 6500 South Redwood Road, Salt Lake City. Mrs. Mann, 85, died Dec. 11, 1997 at home. She was born Aug. 19, 1912 in Kanesville, Utah, to Elizabeth Young Fletcher and Robert S. Fletcher. She married Osman J. Mann Jan. 16, 1935 in Rock Springs, and their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. She was a past president of the American Legion Women's Auxiliary, hospital volunteer and taught piano for 20 years. She is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth (Beth) M. Webb, Salt Lake City, eight grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, daughter, Meradith and son, Joseph Mann. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 20, 1997 ELDON “BENNY” ANDERSON LYMAN -- Funeral services for Eldon "Benny" Anderson were Monday, Dec. 15, 1997 in the Lyman LDS Chapel at 11 a.m. Interment was in the Lyman Cemetery. Anderson, 79, died Dec. 11, 1997 at his home in Lyman. He was born Dec. 12, 1917 in Denver and was adopted by Jonas and Christina (Larson) Anderson when he was 3 weeks old. He spent most of his life in Lyman as a rancher. He retired from Mountain Fuel Supply Co. after 30 years of services at age 65. He attended the Senior Citizens Center and was a member of the LDS Church. He married Lori Fackrell, July 19, 1938 in Farmington, Utah. They had two children, Benny (deceased) and Madelon. He is survived by his wife, Lori of Lyman; daughter, Madelon (Don) Mates of Mesquite, Nev.: three grandchildren, Richele (Sam) McGinnis of Price, Utah, Jodi (Jim) Les of Granite Bay, Calif., and Anthony Martineau of Austin, Texas; five great-grandchildren, Cirie, Briana and Sammy McGinnis, and Tyler and Amber Less; sister, Mrytle Foster of Charleston, S.C.; and many nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 20, 1997 NICK A. YERKOVICH MIDVALE, Utah – A funeral mass for Nick A. Yerkovich was celebrated at St. Therese of the Child Jesus Catholic Church, 75 E. Lennox (7850 So.) Midvale, Utah. A vigil service was conducted. Committal service was at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Yerkovich, 81, died at home in Midvale, on Nov. 14, 1997. He was born on April 7, 1916 in Rock Springs to Mike and Jennie Mimica Yerkovich. He grew up in Rock Springs and moved his family to Utah to further his career as a machinist. He built a log cabin in the Bridger National Forest in Wyoming. He went trout fishing in the nearby lakes and streams. He followed sports and was a supporter of Judge Memorial High School and the Utah Jazz. He is survived by his wife, Emma; sons, Jim (Hetty) and Neil (Kathleen); grandchildren, Noel, Mary, Chris, John and Bret; and great-grandchild, Ian. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 27, 1997 BEN ARCHULETA A mass of Christian burial for Ben Archuleta was celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 20, 1997 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic church, 900 Hitching Post Drive, Green River. The Rev. Michael Hellman officiated. A wake service with rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19, 1997 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearers were Tom Vigil, Elmer “Chick” Colestock, Adam Archuleta, Jim Palm, Gran “Skip” Seeke and David Eskew. Honorary pallbearers were David Padilla, Joe C. Vigil, Jim Carpetner, Pete Gonzales, Max Archuleta, Ray Archuleta, John Hanfelt and Aaron Ortega. Archuleta, 86, of 185 North 2nd West, Green River, died at 6:55 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 17, 1997 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs where he had been a patient since Dec. 13, 1997. A longtime resident of Green River, Archuleta died following a lengthy illness. He was born July 22, 1911 in Alamosa, Colo., the son of the late Juan Angel and Socorro Quintana Archuleta. Archuleta attended schools in Colorado and married the former Frances Vigil in San Pablo, Colo., on Sept. 9, 1938. He served in the Civilian Conservation Corps for two years. Archuleta worked for Union Pacific Railroad for 37 years until his retirement in 1975. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, Golden Hour Senior Citizens Center and the Old Timers. Archuleta’s pursuits included fishing, gardening, woodworking and other crafts. Survivors include his wife, Frances of Green River; four sons, Ron Archuleta and wife Patti of Buena Park, Calif., Albert Archuleta of Green River, Elmer Archuleta of Denver, and Dr. Bob Archuleta and wife Dr. Felice Archuleta of Richmond, Va.; two daughters, Jean and John Hanfelt of Salida, Colo., and Julie Archuleta of Arlington, Va.; three brothers, Ray Archuleta of Questa, N.M., Max Archuleta of Rawlins, and Roberto Archuleta of Pueblo, Colo.; two sisters, Maria Rivas of Pueblo and Estella Gonzales of Rawlins; five grandchildren, Dr. Stacie Eskew and husband, David, Adam Archuleta, Desi Archuleta, Henry B. Archuleta and Christine Archuleta; and many nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Archuleta was preceded in death by two sisters, Selfina Aragon and Andreita Sanchez and two brothers, Jose Archuleta and Alonso Archuleta. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 27, 1997 LAWRENCE LEWIS GAMBLER SALT LAKE CITY—Lawrence Lewis Gambler, 49, died Wednesday, Dec. 17, 1997 at 1:20 a.m. in Salt Lake City. He was born Dec. 4, 1949 in Fort Washakie, a son of Eldine Haskins Page, and was later adopted by George and Solome Gambler. He went to school in Thermopolis and Fort Duchesne, Utah, and became a police officer. His pursuits included wrestling, football and working with horses. Survivors include two sons, David (Sam) Gambler of San Carlos, Ariz., and Michael Gambler, Haskell, Kan.; one daughter, Deborah Gambler, San Carlos; his mother, Eldin Page, Rock Springs; nine sisters, Florence Gambler, Ethete, Ann Laabs, Mary Montoya, Shirley Fisher, Hope Urrutia, all of Rock Springs, Ginger Troester, Cooperton, Utah, Bonnie Nelson, Monroe City, Ind., Tina Stagner, Anchorage, Alaska and Diane Chalcraft, Dubois; two brothers, Chuck Gambler, Arapahoe, and Jesse Fisher, Killeen, Texas; and also his grandchildren and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his adopted mother and father, two brothers and one sister. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 27, 1997 EVELYN WILCOX A memorial service for Evelyn L. Wilcox was conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23, 1997 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Russell Johnson of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion officiated. Mrs. Wilcox, 77, of 113 Evergreen St., Rock Springs, died at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, 1997 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient since Dec. 16, 1997. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Wilcox had been in ill health for the past two years. She was born on Nov. 18, 1920 in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Jim and Pauline Poston Snowden. Mrs. Wilcox attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1938. She married Amase Wilcox in Manila, Utah on Nov. 6, 1940. Her pursuits included cooking, fishing, camping and collecting dishes, arrowheads and coins. Survivors include her husband, Amase Wilcox of Rock Springs; her son, Donald Wilcox of Rock Springs; three brothers, James Donald Snowden of Rock Springs, Richard Wayne Snowden of Riverton and Terry Snowden of Lander; two grandsons, Scott Wilcox of Rock Springs and Donald Wilcox of Laramie and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Wilcox was preceded in death by one sister, Margaret Harris. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 27, 1997 DORIS J. MEREDITH Doris J. Meredith, 69, of 113 Main St., Superior, died at about 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16, 1997 at her home. A longtime resident of Superior and former resident of Oklahoma, Mrs. Meredith died following a brief illness. She was born July 16, 1928 in Lander, the daughter of the late Leroy William and Mable Renizsch Clark. She attended schools in Lander and was a graduate of the Lander High School with the class of 1946. Mrs. Meredith worked as a hostess for several restaurants. She also was a retired owner and operator of a photography business in Superior. Mrs. Meredith’s pursuits included rock collecting and arrowhead hunting. Survivors include two cousins, Audrey Lindeman of Santa Ana, Calif., and Arbie Metiz of Lander. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 27, 1997 HELENA JUNG-WON LEE Funeral services for Helena Jong-Won Lee were at the Honolulu LDS Tabernacle in Hawaii with burial in the Laie Cemetery, Hawaii. Mrs. Lee, 78, of 1108 Windriver Drive in Rock Springs, died at 5:53 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 21, 1997 at Sage View Care Center after a lengthy illness. She has resided with her daughter, Margarette Andrews for the past six years. Mrs. Lee was born Nov. 27, 1919 in Seoul, Korea, the daughter of Kyo-Myon Kim and Jin-Ok Song. She attended schools in Korea and married Samuel Sang-Ok Lee in Seoul, Korea on April 4, 1940. They were later divorced in 1965. Mrs. Lee was a refugee in both World War II and the Korean War. She taught elementary school in Korea and immigrated to Hawaii in 1956 where she worked in the hotel industry for 20 years. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was involved with translation, the missionary program and genealogy. She spoke Japanese, Korean and English. Her interests included gardening, flower arranging, reading and music. Survivors include two sons, John Lee and Abraham Lee, both of Honolulu; one daughter, Margarette Andrews of Rock Springs; 14 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. ---