Green River Star, Jan 3, 2002 John Granaas John Martin Granaas, 85, of Rock Springs, died on Dec. 28 at the Sage View Care Center where he had been a patient for the past five years. He was born Oct. 30, 1916, in Garrison, S.D., the son of the late Gust and Anna Swenson Granaas. He attended schools in Garrison and was a graduate of the high school there. He was a United States Army Veteran of World War II. He married Julia Barnick Carlson in Cheyenne on Aug. 14, 1995. He was employed by FMC for 26 years until his retirement in 1981. He was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church, American Legion Archie Hay Post 24, and the Young at Heart Senior Citizen's Center. He enjoyed fishing, camping, hunting, and spending time with his family. Survivors include his wife of Rock Springs; two step-sons, Donald Carlson of Cheyenne and E. Dennis Carlson of Rock Springs; eight grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren and two nephews, Robert Granaas and Stanley Granaas. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Floyd Granaas. Following cremation at the Vase White Mountain Crematory, memorial services were conducted yesterday at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs with Father John Savio officiating. Military graveside services and interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park Cemetery. The family requests that donations in his memory be made to the charity of choice. --- Green River Star, Jan 3, 2002 Karen Giovale Karen Lee Giovale, 59, of Rock Springs died Tuesday at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County shortly after being admitted. She was born Jan. 24, 1942 in American Fork, Utah, the daughter of the late LeRoy and Vera Chadwick Jensen. She attended schools in American Fork there and graduated from the American Fork High School with the Class of 1960. She then attended Utah Tech Trade School and graduated as a licensed practical nurse. She married Joseph J. Giovale Jr. in Salt Lake City on April 25, 1962. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter -day Saints. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and her family. Survivors include her husband of Rock Springs; two sons and daughters-in-law, Joseph J. Dina Giovale III and of Phoenix and Paul and Bridget Giovale of Rock Springs; one daughter Julia Hardesty and husband, Quentin, of Rock Springs; mother-in-law Helen Hafey of Rock Springs; one sister Joyce Hansen and husband, R. Lynn of American Fork; four grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, and two brothers Donald and John. Funeral services were conducted today at the L.D.S. Stake Center in Rock Springs. Bishop Ray Overy officiated. Interment was in the Paul. J. Wataha Memorial Park Cemetery. The family of Karen Giovale requests that donations in her memory be made to the charity of your choice. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 4, 2002 Medina dies Jan. 1 COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.—R. Donald Medina, 52, died at his home in Colorado Springs, Colo., Jan. 1, 2002 of a terminal illness. He was born Aug. 22, 1949 in Rock Springs to Rudolfo E. Medina and Maria J. Struck. He live din Point of Rocks until 1962 and attended school in Superior. He then moved to Rock Springs and attended schools at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School. In 1963, he was a resident of St. Joseph’s Orphanage in Torrington and attended Torrington Junior High School. He attended and graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1968. Medina was a member of the U.S. Army and was stationed in Colorado Springs, where he made his home. He worked for the Civil Service and retired from the National Guard in 1999. For the past 13 years, Medina was a professional truck driver and self-employed for the past five years with PBX Meat Transportation of Liberal, Kan. Survivors include his brother, J. Danny Medina of Springfield, Ore.; five sisters, Mrs. Bob (Yolanda) Waugh of Colorado Springs, Patricia Medina of Troy, Mich., Mrs. Bob (Virginia) Belanger of Rock Springs, Carol Medina of Anchorage, Alaska, and Mrs. Tony (Ruby) Goodman of Rock Springs; a few aunts, uncles and several cousins including Mary Archuleta of Brighton, Colo.; and nieces and nephews including Albert Montano of Boise, Idaho, Bille Ann Wagahof of Fairbanks, Alaska, Joseph Trujillo of Cedar City, Utah, Mrs. Arron (Wanda) Smith and John Goodman of Rock Springs and Danielle and Alexander Medina of Springfield. He is preceded in death by his parents and one niece, Toni Lynn Davis of Rock Springs. He will be cremated and a mass will be conducted at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Rock Springs on Jan. 12, 2002 at 1 p.m. His remains will be buried at the gravesite of his parents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 5, 2002 EVELYN IRENE DATLICH A memorial service for Evelyn Irene Datlich was conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 31, 2001 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Inurnment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Datlich, 92, of 215 Sherman St., Rock Springs, died at 7:05 a.m. on Dec. 24, 2001, at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River. A longtime Rock Springs resident, Mrs. Datlich had been in ill health for the past several years. She was born on Nov. 9, 1909, the daughter of the late John M. and Ezibinda Strockdale Morford. Mrs. Datlich attended schools in Twin Falls, Idaho. She married Joseph “Chic” Datlich on March 4, 1927, and he preceded her in death on Jan. 1, 1986. She was a member of the Neighbors of Woodcraft and the Pythian Sisters. Survivors include one brother, Norman Morford of Austin, Texas; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, four sisters and three brothers. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 5, 2002 ROSE M. LOGAN Funeral services for Rose M. Logan were conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 29, 2001 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Logan, 96, of 3723 Madison Apt. 1A, Rock Springs, died on Thursday, Dec. 27, 2001 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River. A longtime Rock Springs resident, Mrs. Logan died following a brief illness. She was born on Oct. 13, 1904 in Sweetwater, the daughter of the late Charles and Amelia Prestopitz Teters. Mrs. Logan attended the country schools in Brown’s Park and also attended school in Rock Springs. She married William B. Logan on Jan. 27, 1923 in Rock Springs, and he preceded her in death on July 7, 1974. Mrs. Logan and her husband, William owned and operated the Logan Ranch for many years. She was a member of the Rebecca Lodge, Pythian Sisters and American Legion Auxiliary. Her hobbies included hunting, fishing and spending time in the country. Mrs. Logan had been a cook in various places throughout Rock Springs. Survivors include three sons, William B. Logan Jr. of Rock Springs, Roy G. Logan and wife Luella of Rock Springs and Steve S. Logan and wife Dorothy of Rock Springs; one brother, Jack Teters and wife Betty of Rock Springs; six sisters, Arlie Radosevich and husband Steve of Brown’s Park, Utah, Hazel Overy of Rock Springs, Claris Nellen of Rock Springs, Thelma Armstrong of Thayer, Mo., Dorothy Moon of St. George, Utah and Amelia Hmenia and husband John of Rock Springs; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two brothers, Valentine “Val” Teters and Bob Teters; four brothers-in-law; one sister-in-law; one daughter-in-law, Betty Logan; and two great-grandsons, Bart Logan and William B. Logan III, who died in infancy. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 5, 2002 EDUARDO “EDDIE” WILLIAMS A mass of Christian burial for Eduardo “Eddie” Williams was celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 29, 2001 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Green River. The Rev. Tom Sheridan conducted the services. A rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 28, 2001 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Green River. Military graveside services and interment was in the Riverview Cemetery. Williams, 73, of Green River, died on Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2001 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A resident of Green River since 1957, Williams died following a lengthy illness. He was born on April 15, 192 in Mora, N.M., the son of the late Paul and Rufina Campos Williams. Williams attended schools in Mora. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He married Martha Sanchez on March 14, 1959 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Green River and then later divorced. Williams worked as sectionman for the Union Pacific Railroad for several years. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Edward Paul Williams and wife Mary of Green River; daughters, Gloria Reyes of Green River, Esther Martinez and husband Elmer of Tejeras, N.M.; three brothers, Ernest Manzanarez of Farmington, N.M. and George and Roger Williams, both of Albuquerque, N.M.; four sisters, Annie Cordova of Raton, N.M., Kate Griego of Albuquerque, Marylou Mondragon of San Diego, Grace Castro of Salinas, Calif.; eight grandchildren, Andrea Portillo and Christopher Martinez, both of Tejeras, and David Williams, Angela Reyes, Erika Williams, Monica Williams, Stephen Williams and Ryan Williams, all of Green River; and one great-granddaughter, Oliva Portillo of Tejeras. He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers, Albert, Bill, Paul, Santos and Gilbert; and three sisters, Julia, Ester and Maria. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 5, 2002 GEORGE BUCHO AFTON - George "Snuffy" Bucho, 79, of Afton died of a sudden illness. He was a resident of Afton. He was born on Dec. 19, 1922, in Reliance, the son of Steve and Ethal Wargo Bucho Sr. He attended schools in Reliance. He is survived by his wife, Stephanie Bucho of Afton; two brothers, Albert Bucho of Idaho and Jim Bucho of Green River; two sisters, Helen McCormick of Belreave, Ill. and Irene Thieman of Torrington; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Steve and Ethal Bucho Sr.; two brothers, John Bucho and Steve Bucho Jr.; and one sister Margaret Bucho. Services are still pending. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 5, 2002 TERENCE J. “JIM” CLERKIN A memorial service with military honors for Terence J. "Jim" Clerkin took place at 2 p.m., Saturday, Dec. 29, 2001, at the Allnutt Funeral Service Chapel in Drake Road, Fort Collins, Colo. Clarkin, 73, of Rock Springs, died at 11:38 a.m. Dec. 25, 2001, at his home. He was born Oct. 20, 1928, in Fort Collins, the son of Terence and Nellie Bushman Clerkin. He graduated from Fort Collins High School with the class of 1947. He was employed by the U.S. Postal Service before his enlistment in the U.S. Army, where he served in the Korean War. He received several commendations and citations. After being discharged, he returned to the U.S. Postal Service and became Postmaster of the Rock Springs office in 1980. He retired in 1985. He married Margaret A. Burdg July 19, 1955, in Bismarck, N.D. His interest was traveling and he recently visited family in Belfast, Ireland. Clerkin's interests also included hunting, fishing, camping, gardening and reading. He was a member of the Elks and Eagles of Rock Springs. Survivors include his wife, Margaret, of Rock Springs; two sons, Bryan F. Clerkin and wife Mindy Meuli of Laramie, and Steven S. Clerkin and wife Chris of Reliance; one daughter, Sharon A. Clerkin of Denver; three grandchildren; three brothers, Frank and Paul Clerkin, both of Denver, Jerry Clerkin of Cincinnati, Ohio; three sisters, Mary Miller of Fort Collins, Patty Smith of Cincinnati, and Rose Reales of Denver; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Ed, John and Tom Clerkin; and two sisters, Maxine Payton and Terasa Day. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 5, 2002 SYLVIA MAE BELL “BILLIE” DICKSON COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Sylvia Mae Bell "Billie" Dickson, 88, died on Dec. 27, 2001, in Colorado Springs, Colo. She was born on May 11, 1913, in Almy, the daughter of James and Ethel Coles Bell. She married Keith A. Dickson on July 2, 1932. She was a homemaker and was active in her church. She was a 25-year volunteer for the Meals on Wheels in Casper. Survivors include daughter, Shirley A Boucher of Colorado Springs; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brother, James Bell of Rock Springs and sister, Betty Ruchti of Colorado Springs. She was preceded in death by her husband and parents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 5, 2002 ARTHUR RICHARD GUTHRIE A memorial mass for Arthur Richard Guthrie was conducted at 1 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2001, at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. The Rev. Camillus Ellspermann officiated. Guthrie, 51, of Rock Springs, died at about 8.30 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 24, 2001. He was born on May 23, 1950, in Casper, the son of Thomas A. and the late Vera McBride Guthrie. Guthrie attended schools in Casper and Thermopolis, and graduated from the Thermopolis High School in 1968. He also attended the Casper College and Western Wyoming Community College. He married Linda Sanchez on Feb. 7, 1998, in Thermopolis. Guthrie was employed by FMC Corporation as an electrician for the past 25 years. His interests included competition team roping. He was a team roper for the United States Team Roping Commission. His interests also included taking hunting and pack trips with his father and wife. He was a member of the United Steel Workers of America Local 13214 and the Holy Spirit Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Linda of Rock Springs; his parents, Tom and Joan Guthrie of Dubois; one son, Thomas Jack Guthrie of Austin, Texas; two daughters, Pamela Guthrie and Carmen Guthrie, both of White Fish, Mont.; one stepson, Ron Aulger and wide Nikki of Rock Springs; one stepdaughter, Gerri Toomer and husband Slade of Lyman; one sister and brother-in-law, Nancy Leigh and Mike Ready of Thermopolis; four grandchildren, Savannah and Promise Jaden Aulger of Rock Springs, and Chelsy and Mason Toomer of Lyman; one aunt and uncle, Bill and Delia Lamb; three cousins, Craig Lamb, Brian Lamb and Kristy Lamb; and one niece, Edye Lewis He was preceded in death by his mother, his maternal grandparents, and his paternal grandparents, Art and Mary Guthrie. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 5, 2002 VIOLET CECELIA LITTLE LOWHAM KEMMERER - memorial service for Violet Cecelia Little Lowham took place Friday, Jan. 4, 2002, at 11 a.m. in the Kemmerer LDS Stake Center. Inurnment followed in the Kemmerer City Cemetery. Mrs. Lowham, 96, died Jan. 1, 2002, at South Lincoln Care Center in Kemmerer. She was born April 28, 1905, in Diamondville, to William Symes and Catherine Elizabeth Smith Little. She married Joseph Patrick Lowham on Dec. 16, 1923. in Kemmerer. They had five children together, Lois (Tyler) Lowham, Mabel (Bebber) Lowham, Jean and husband George Slovernick, Patrick and wife Rosie Lowham, and John Garret "Jack" Lowham. They lived in Frontier and later moved to Kemmerer. Patrick Lowham worked as a superintendent at San Francisco Chemical at Leaf. She stayed home to raise their children. Her husband died April 29, 1967. Her pursuits included camping, fishing, cooking, snow machining, bowling, and especially her trips to Wendover, and spending time with her family. She was a member of the LDS Church. She is survived by her daughter, Jean Slovemick of Frontier; 10 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren: 13 great-great-grandchildren; and a brother, William D. Little. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, four children, two granddaughters, five sisters and two brothers. In accordance with her wishes, cremation has taken place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 5, 2002 DEBRA LEE FACINELLI McGARVEY A mass of Christian burial for Debra Lee Facinelli McGarvey was celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 3, 2001, at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Rock Springs. The Rev. John Savio conducted the services. Pallbearers were Bill McGarvey, Joe McGarvey, Alan McGarvey, Bill Facinelli, John Facinelli and Shaun Ferguson. Mrs. McGarvey, 43, of 1816 Kennedy Ave., Rock Springs died on Dec. 27, 2001, at about 6 p.m. at her home. She was a lifelong resident of Rock Springs. She was born on July 7, 1958, in Rock Springs, the daughter of William and Barbara Wright Facinelli. Mrs. McGarvey attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1976. She married Patrick McGarvey on July 22, 1978, in Rock Springs. Her pursuits included boating, fishing, qolfing and motorcycling. Survivors include her husband, Pat McGarvey of Rock Songs; her father, William Facinell and wife Margene of Rock Springs; two brothers, Bill Facinell of Rock Springs and Bob Facinelli and wife Teresa of Green River; two stepsisters, Carla Perez and husband Paul and Debbie DiTullio of Rock Springs; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her mother, Barbara Facinalli; and her maternal and paternal grandparents. Cremation has taken place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 5, 2002 GARY LYNN McMICHEAL GARDEN CITY, Utah - Gary Lynn McMicheal, 50, died in Garden City, Utah, Dec. 19, 2001, after a lengthy illness. He was born in Watertown, S.D. on May 9, 1951, to Allen and Irene McMicheal. He married Susan Floyd in 1972 and they had two sons, Todd Allen McMicheal of Phoenix, Ariz., and Jacob and wife Kay McMicheel. They were later divorced. He served in the Armed Forces as a Marine. He spent the remaining days of his life with Michelle Ivy. He has one brother, Roger McMicheal of Laramie, and one sister, Carol Mathis of Tampa, Fla. He had five grandchildren, Chelsey, Danny, Cheyenne, Takota and Kaylamay. McMicheal was preceded in death by his mother in September of 1972. Services are still pending. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 5, 2002 HARRY WEISS Harry Weiss, life time Rock Springs businessman at Rock Springs Hide and Fur Company, died Dec. 23, 2001. in Denver, at the age of 91. He was born in Janove, Poland Aug 12, 1910, the son of Morris and Alta Weiss, and came to this country as a young boy to live and work with his father and family at the family business, Rock Springs Hide and Fur, which his father started in 1913. He worked at Rock Springs Hide and Fur his whole life with his wife Frances. After retiring, he spent time in Sun City, Ariz., and Denver. He was past president of Kiwanis Club, lifetime Elks Club member, past Rock Springs Chamber of Commerce director, member of the first committee to establish Western Wyoming Community College, Toastmaster Club member, member of Congregation Kol Ami of Salt Lake City, and Congregation Beth Israel of Rock Springs. Survivors include five sons, Melvin Weiss and wife Marilyn of Danville, Calif., Dr. Neil Weiss of Denver, Morris Weiss and wife Bernie of Rock Springs, Dr. Sam Weiss and wife Diane of Desert Springs, Calif., and Dr. Stan Weiss and wife Debbie of Syracuse, N.Y.; one daughter, Johanna Richards and husband Kerry of Rock Springs; grandsons, Dan Weiss, Joe Weiss, Max Weiss, Michael Weiss, Austin Weiss and Zak Richards; granddaughters, Terre Weiss, Debbie Martin, Jessica Frances Weiss, Ali Weiss, Nikki Weiss, Shauna Peters, Tala Deccio, Crystal Richards and Shara Richards; second wife, Gazella; and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Frances; brothers, Sam and Dave Weiss; parents, Alta and Morris Weiss; and sister, Esther Tenenbaum. In accordance with Jewish Law, he was buried in Salt Lake City Montefiore Cemetery with Rabbi Fred Wenger and Cantor Lawrence Loeb officiating. Pallbearers were grandsons, Dan Weiss, Joe Weiss, Max Weiss, Michael Weiss, Austin Weiss and Zak Richards. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 5, 2002 MARJORIE GUY ZAVERSNIK A mass of Christian burial for Marjorie Guy Zaversnik was celebrated at 1 p m. Monday, Dec. 31, 2001, at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs. The Rev. John Savio conducted the services. A parish rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 30, 2001, at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Graveside services and interment were conducted at noon Wednesday, Jan 2. 2002. at the Mountain View Cemetery in Helper. Mrs. Zaversnik, 85, of 430 M St., Rlock Springs, died on Dec. 26, 2001, at the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City. A longtime Rock Springs resident and former resident of Helper, Utah. Mrs. Zaversnik died following a sudden illness. She was born on Jan. 6, 1916, in Lewiston, Mont., the daughter of the late Harold and Florence Eaden Cook. Mrs. Zaversnik attended schools in Colorado, Idaho and Wyoming and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School with the class of 1934. She married Walker K. Guy in Randolph, Utah, on Sept. 21, 1934, and he preceded her in death on July 3, 1973. She later married Lewis W. Zaversnik in Helper, Utah, on Aug. 3, 1985, and he preceded her in death on March 24, 2007. Mrs. Zaversnik was employed by the Eastern Utah Tobacco Company in Price, Utah, as a bookkeeper for 22 years. She retired in 1984. She was also employed by the A. Hemenway-Moser Wholesale Company. Mrs. Zaversnik enjoyed crafts. She was a member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, past president of the Catholic Golden Age and Young at Heart Senior Citizens Center. Survivors include two sons, Donald E. Guy and wife Louise of Ellensburg, Wash., and Daniel W. Guy and wife Sarie of Helper; one stepdaughter, Judith Ellis and husband Richard of Dayton, Ohio; 10 grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Walter K. Guy; second husband, Lewis W. Zaversnik; one son, James R. Guy; one brother, Richard Cook; and two sisters, June Cook and Jessie Ellis. --- Green River Star, Jan 10, 2002 Donald Anselmi Donald R. "Don" Anselmi, 73, of Jackson, died Monday at his home. A longtime resident of Jackson and former longtime resident of Rock Springs, he had been in ill health for the past six months. He was born July 17, 1928, in Rock Springs, the son of the late John B. and Lillie Malmberg Anselmi. He attended schools in Rock Springs and at the Holy Cross Abbey in Canon City, Colo. He graduated from the Rock Springs High School with the class of 1946 and then attended the University of Wyoming. He married Dora J. "D.J." Giovanini in Rock Springs on Nov. 15, 1952. He was a United States Air Force veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was the co-owner and operator of the Best Western Outlaw Inn and Restaurant from 1966 to present. He was a car salesman for Standard Motors for many years and also was top salesman for New York Life Insurance Million Dollar Roundtable. He was a member of the Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church in Jackson. He had been very active in the Sweetwater County Democratic Party, was a past chairman of the Wyoming Democratic Party, past member of the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County Hospital Board, past chairman of the Sweetwater County Airport board, past presided of the Colorado and Wyoming Hotel Association, active in the Wyoming Liquor Dealers, life member of the B.P.O. Elks Lodge, American Legion and a Charter Member of the Rock Springs Trap Club. His pursuits included fishing, hunting, traveling, gourmet cooking, flying and playing gin rummy. Survivors include his wife of Jackson; three sons and daughters-in-law. Mark and Nancy Anselmi and J.J. and Stephanie Anselmi, all of Rock Springs, and Kurt and Wende Anselmi of Jackson; one daughter, Gina Anselmi of Jackson; one brother, John M. Anselmi of Rock Springs and six grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers; Tom, Bill and Paul Anselmi. Following cremation at the Vase White Mountain Crematory, a Memorial Mass was conducted today at the Our Lady of the Mountains Catholic Church in Jackson. Father Jan Santich officiated. The family respectfully requests that donations in his memory be made to Our Lady of the Mountain Church Building Fund PO Box 992 Jackson, WY 83001. --- Green River Star, Jan 10, 2002 Marianne Killian Marianne Kathleen Killian Volcic, 50, died Jan. 4 at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City after a 10 year battle with cancer. She was born Dec. 16, 1951 in Rock Springs, the daughter of Daniel W. "Danny" and Mary Gosar Killian. She attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School with the class of 1970. She married Robert Allen Volcic in Rawlins on June 10, 1970. The couple renewed their vows at their home in Jackson in 1995. She was actively involved as a business partner of Volcic Homes in Rock Springs with her husband. She was a member of the Catholic Church and was very active in Cowboys Against Cancer. She was an avid Cleveland Indians and Denver Broncos fan. Her interests include her grandchildren, traveling, spending time with family, reading, shopping, cooking and hunting. Survivors include her husband, her mother, Mary Killian, also of Rock Springs; two daughters and sons-in-law, Allison and Chris Shannon of Rock Springs and Amy and Danny Acker of Centerville, Utah; two sons, Bobby Volcic and wife, Andrea, and Frankie Volcic, all of Rock Springs; one brother, Daniel Killian and wife, Gayle, of Houma, La.; one sister, Jean M. Olig and husband David; five grandchildren; numerous uncles and cousins; two nieces and seven nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, sister-in-law Marie Volcic, grandparents, Joseph and Antonia Gosar and Daniel and Annie Killian and parents-in-law, Frank and Phillis Volcic. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated yesterday at Saints Cyril & Methodius Catholic in Rock Springs, with Father John Savio officiating. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. The family wishes memorials be made to Cowboys Against Cancer or the charity of your choice. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 12, 2002 MARK JOHN BENSON Funeral services for Mark John Benson were conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 10, 2002 at the LDS Fifth Ward Chapel in Green River. Bishop Rex Lowell conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery. Benson, 55, of 1740 California Drive, Green River, died on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2002 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient for the past week. A longtime Green River resident and former resident of Mountain View, Benson had been in ill health since June. He was born on Sept. 10, 1946 in Salt Lake City, the son of Earl Russell and Margaret Jane Tenney Benson. Benson attended schools in Orem, Utah, and was a graduate of the Orem High School with the class of 1964. He married the former Paula Wilkinson on Jan. 12, 1999 in Rock Springs. Benson was employed by General Chemical as a mine supervisor and had worked there for 25 years. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, as well as an elder in the church. He was also a member of the Rolling Green Country Club and Sweetwater County Search and Rescue. His pursuits included playing guitar, boating and golfing. Survivors include his wife, Paula Benson of Green River; his father, Earl Russell Benson and wife Mary Lou Benson of Murray, Utah; his stepmother, Peggy Benson of Orem, Utah; three daughters, Marti Jane Larsen and husband Chad of West Jordan, Utah, Monyka Jean Benson and companion Bobby Landry of Evanston, Jodi Lucille Barton and husband John of Thermopolis; two stepdaughters, Stacey Alena Wuyts and Savannah Vee Forbes, both of Green River; one stepson, Nicholas Keith Forbes of Green River; one brother, Roger Len Benson of Orem; three stepbrothers, David Lyman, Danny Lyman and Jim Lyman, all of West Valley City, Utah; stepsisters, Karen Lebing of Woodbridge, Va., and Mary Andra of Stockton, Mo.; nine grandchildren; two aunts and one uncle; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret Benson, who died giving birth to Mark; and one brother, Randy Earl Benson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 12, 2002 GUY DeWITT “DEE” PEVERLEY Funeral services for Guy DeWitt “Dee” Peverley were conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 11, 2002 at the Green River United Methodist Church in Green River. The Rev. Sue Pierce conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery. Pallbearers were George Peverley, Brian Majhanovich, Sean Peverley, John Schultz, Carl Demshar and Clair Terry. Peverley, 72, of 1278 Vista Drive, Thayne and 525 Bramwell St., Green River, did on Monday, Jan. 7, 2002. A longtime Green River and Thayne resident, Peverley died following a brief illness. He was born on Oct. 1, 1929, in Rawlins, the son of the late Howard DeWitt and Hester Taylor Peverley. Peverley attended schools in Rawlins and was a graduate of the Rawlins High School with the class of 1947. He was a graduate of the University of Wyoming and attended M.I.T. in Cambridge, Mass., and graduated with a chemical engineering degree. Peverley married Betsy Sue Dillon and they later divorced. He later married Veronica “Ronnie” Dunning Majhanovich in Green River on Dec. 4, 1965. Peverley was employed as a chemical engineer, tech supervisor and later the environmental manager at FMC Corporation for 32 years and retired in 1985. His pursuits included golfing, snow skiing, water skiing, bowling, and many musical instruments. He played sousaphone in a jazz band and also played in the Shriners’ Band, University of Wyoming Marching Band, and a dance band in Thayne. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge NO. 5 A.F. & A.M., Korein Shrine Temple, Ivanhoe Commandery (Knights Templar) Lodge No. 2, Garfield Lodge No. 4, all in Rawlins. Survivors include his wife, Ronnie Peverley of Green River and Thayne; two sons, David Peverley and wife Joyce of Green River and Michael Majhanovich and wife Cindy of Rock Springs; one daughter, Susan Roodell and husband Swede of Wheatland; one sister, Doris Kannard of Lyons, Kan.; five grandchildren, Jessica Peverley, Sean Peverley, Chauna Bingham, Lisa Bunning and Brian Majhanovich; and three great-grandchildren, Ashlynn Peverley, Carter DeWitt Peverley and Madison Guillen. He was preceded in death by his parents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 12, 2002 TOM T. HORNBECK LARAMIE --- Memorial services for Tom T. Hornbeck took place at 11 a.m., Monday, Jan. 7, 2002, at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Rawlins with the Rev. Robin Chance officiating. Inurnment will follow at a later date in Reader Cemetery in Savery. Hornbeck, 68, Elk Mountain, died Monday, Dec. 17, 2001, at Ivinson Memorial Hospital. He was born Feb. 25, 1933, in Savery, the son of Charles and Ruth (Honnold) Hornbeck. Hornbeck grew up in the Baggs area and received his schooling in Baggs before moving with his family to Rawlins for his senior year. He graduated from Rawlins High School in 1951. He went on to attend Casper College where he was a member of the basketball team. He married Helen Kirby in 1957, in Oelwein, Iowa, and they made their home in Wyoming. He had a long career in the construction and mining industries, retiring in 1986 as Operations Manager for Kiewit Mining. He spent time during his retirement in his dream home at the base of Elk Mountain in Carbon County. His pursuits included spending time with his family, golfing, running equipment, and rides with his faithful dog, Biff, seeing the country. He was a lifetime member of the Masonic Lodge of Riverton. Hornbeck is survived by two sons, John Hornbeck of Saratoga and Kirby Hornbeck of Hanna; a sister, Jo Schultz and her husband Jim of Rawlins; and two brothers, Jack Hornbeck and wife Judy of Sheridan, and Andy Hornbeck and wife Mary Jane of Rawlins. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his wife, Helen. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 12, 2002 REX C. JONES MARIETTA, Ohio - Graveside services for Rex Clarence Jones were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 11, 2002, at Tunnel Cemetery, with the Rev. Keith Kapple officiating. Jones, 51, of Rock Springs, and a former resident of Marietta, Ohio, died in April of 1999 in Green River. His remains were discovered in October of 2001. He was born Feb. 9, 1950, in Marietta to Rex Brook and Dorothy Clark Jones. He had lived in Wyoming for 30 years. He had attended Marietta High School. He had been employed at Union Slag Co. in Ohio and in Wyoming he had worked as a mechanic at the Bridger Coal Power Plant. His paternal great-grandmother was a full-blooded Cherokee Indian and Jones participated in the Indian Rendezvous celebrated each year in Wyoming. He also enjoyed his Harley Davidson. In addition to his father of Coolville, Ohio, he is survived by one son, Johnny Jones and his wife Bonnie of Hockley, Texas; one granddaughter, Forest Brook Jones; his father and stepmother, Rex and Violet Jones of Coolville; one brother, Robert Jones of Marietta; one sister, Freda Losey of Marietta; and several nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his mother; one sister, Dorothy Jones; and one nephew, Paul D. Riggs Jr. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 12, 2002 MARY LOU EMERSON MIVSHEK VANCOUVER, Wash. - Funeral services for Mary Lou Emerson Mivshek were conducted Monday, Jan. 7, 2002, at 11:30 a.m. at Vancouver Funeral Home in Woodland. Mrs. Mivshek, 62, died of cancer Jan. 2, 2002, at her home in Vancouver, Wash. She was born in Woodland, Wash. She married former resident of Rock Springs, Jack Mivshek, in 1962. She enjoyed traveling and gardening. She made friends here while attending class reunions of her husband. She is survived by her husband, Jack; one son, John; one daughter, Tina; two brothers, Jack and Lyle; three granddaughters and one grandson. She was preceded in death by her parents. The family's home address is 4212 N. E. 18th Ct., Vancouver, Wash., 98663. --- Green River Star, Jan 17, 2002 John Magnetti John Magnetti, 75, of Rock Springs, died Saturday at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County following a sudden illness. He was born Feb 5, 1926, in Rock Springs, the son of the late Mike and Mary Capuccio Magnetti. He attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School with the class of 1944. He attended the University of Wyoming where he earned a bachelor of arts and a master's degree, both in education. He was veteran of the U.S. Army and fought in the Battle of the Bulge during World War II. He was a teacher at Hot Springs High School in Thermopolis for nine years and then principal of that school for 23 years until his retirement in 1983. He was a member of the Roman Catholic Church, the Kiwanis Club, BPO Elks, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Jaycees, the Italian Singers Society, the National Education Association, Secondary School Principals, North Central Association and the Wyoming Education Association. His interests included gardening and wood working. Survivors include friends Karl and Lynn Allen of Thermopolis; Kimberly Allen of Des Moines, Iowa; Wendy Allen of Sells, Ariz.; Ed and Minnie Dolinar, Louise and Jennie Barto, Marlene Eaton, and Ron and Anita Bennett, all of Rock Springs. Following cremation at Vase White Mountain Crematory, a memorial service was conducted yesterday at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Military graveside services and inurnment were at Saint Joseph's Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Memorial can be made to the Young at Heart Senior Center in Rock Springs or the Hot springs County Education Endowment in Thermopolis. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 19, 2002 MARJORIE E. DACK PINEDALE—Funeral services for Marjorie E. Dack were in Pinedale at the Hudson’s Funeral Home on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2002. Burial was in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens in Rock Springs. Mrs. Dack, 84, of the Sublette Center died on Jan. 14, 2002 at 12:25 a.m. at the center. Dack was a resident of the center since January of 1998. She was born March 16, 1917 in Pinedale, the daughter of the late John and Edith Cameron Steele. She attended school in Boulder. She was raised on the family ranch east of Boulder, until she married Ray Dack on July 11, 1935 in Green River. She was a longtime resident of Eden Valley, where her husband was a farmer and retired government employee. They moved to Rock Springs in 1972 and were the owners and operators of Dack’s Trailer Court. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one son, Ray Buckley Dack; two brothers, Earl Steele and John Harland Steele. Survivors include one sister, Eva Jensen of Pinedale; one son, Douglas Dack of Farson; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 19, 2002 ELLA GOICH Funeral services for Ella Goich took place at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, 2002 at Fox Funeral Home in Rock Springs. The Rev. Camillus Ellspermann officiated. Interment was in the Mountain View section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Mrs. Goich, 90, died Sunday, Jan. 13, 2002 at Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs after a lengthy illness. She would have celebrated her 100th birthday in 19 days. She was born Feb. 2, 1901 in Yugoslavia, the daughter of Stanley and Martha Salakovich Vranisich. She attended schools in Yugoslavia. She married Emil Miltnovich Sr. on July 30, 1922 in Butte, Mont. He died on May 28, 1942. She later married Dan Goich in 1944. He died in 1978. She was a homemaker all her life and a member of the Catholic Church. Her interests included cooking, gardening and crocheting. Survivors include her daughter, Mary Campbell and husband Wayne and one son, Emil Miltnovich, all of Rock Springs; seven grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husbands; parents; one daughter, Elle Michel; one grandson, Cpl. Max Emil Miltnovich, who died in 1917 in Vietnam; and daughter-in-law, Thelma Miltnovich. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 19, 2002 WILLIAM “BILL” INGLE LANDER—Funeral services for Lander resident William “Bill” Ingle, 72, were conducted Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2002 at 10 a.m. in the Chapel of Mount Hope, Hudson’s Funeral Home in Lander. Richard Hartman of the Mountain View Baptist Church and Wallace Higgins officiated. Interment was in Farson. Ingle died in the early morning hours of Jan. 12, 2002 in Casper at the Wyoming Medical Center after heart surgery complications. Ingle was born Aug. 6, 1929 to Charles Wiley and Isabelle Beveridge Ingle in Winton. He lived in Winton until 1938 when his family moved to the farming community of Eden. He was a graduate of Eden Valley High School in 1947 and attended the University of Wyoming for one year. He lived in Green River for five years, then joined the U.S. Army Signal Corps serving during the Korean War for two years and was discharged at the rank of corporal. Ingle moved back to the Eden Valley in 1954 after his military service, working on a farm and sheep ranch. During this time, he met and married Arlene Stout on May 27, 1956. He entered the service station business in 1957 and worked for 10 years before his final employment at Mountain Fuel Supply Company, now Questar Pipeline Company, on June 5, 1967. He worked 23 years for the two companies, retiring July 1, 1990. Ingle and his wife have lived in the Lander valley for nine years. He spent his free time woodworking, making and selling small windmills, wishing wells and dollhouse cabins. His pursuits included fishing and dedicating his life to his wife and children and his faith. Along with his wife, Arlene of Lander, he is survived by sons, Mike and wife Kim Ingle of Grand Lakes, Colo., Stan and wife Traci Ingle of Rock Springs; daughter, Cinda and husband Steve Grover of Rock Springs; his brother, Robert and Jeaninne Ingle of Phoenix, Ariz.; grandchildren, Tara, Kyle, Derrick and Amber Ingle and Breauna Grover; and great-grandchild, Jordon Stanley Ingle. He was preceded in death by his parents; stepmothers; two brothers; and two sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 19, 2002 LESLIE GENE TANNER Memorial services for Leslie Gene Tanner took place at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2002 at Fox Funeral Home in Rock Springs. Tanner, 75, of 513 Ashley, Rock Springs, died Saturday, Jan. 11, 2002 at his home after a lengthy illness. He was born July 13, 1926 in Kansas City, Mo., the son of Clarence F. and Rose B. Jacoby Tanner. He married Lula M. Bigley on June 9, 1943 in Omaha, Neb. He was employed as a fireman with the Union Pacific Railroad from 1944 until 1940, when he was stricken with Bulbar and Spinal Polio. He returned to work in 1954 as an engine dispatcher for the railroad and completed 20 years of service. He was a businessman all his life. He owned Les Tanner’s Bargain Lot, Camper Town and South Glenn Mobile Home Estates in Green River. He also owned BPI Computers and The Hallmark Square Building in Rock Springs. Tanner was a 32 degree Mason. His interests included woodworking, metal working, model railroads and had a passion for stock trading. Survivors include his former wife, Lulu B. Tanner of Rock Springs; two daughters, Patricia J. Kappes of Rock Springs and Linda L. Binning of Pinedale; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and longtime friend, Chris Koompin of Rock Springs. He was preceded in death by his parents; and oldest daughter, Anna, and her two children. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 19, 2002 DAMARA RAE VELIKANEYE SHERIDAN—A memorial mass for Damara Rae Velikaneye was celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 18, 2002 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Rock Springs. The Rev. John Savio officiated. A rosary was conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 17, 2002 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Inurnment was in the Angel of Light Columbarium at the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Damara Rae Velikaneye, 28, died on Monday, Jan. 7, 2002 in Sheridan. She was born on April 30, 1973 in Rock Springs, the daughter of Joseph Velikaneye and Delores Sekerak. After graduating from Sheridan High School, she lived in Hawaii for several years and then returned to Rock Springs, where she went to school and began a career as a hair stylist. In 2000, she moved back to Sheridan, where she continued her career and was also employed at the Country Bountry. Velikaneye is survived by her daughter, Makani Velikaneye; her father, Joseph Velikaneye; mother, Delores Sekerak; two sisters, Debi Klemo and Dawn Velikaneye; two brothers, Daniel Velikaneye and Dean Velikaneye; nieces and nephews, Shawn Dee Buston Tarufelli, Shane Buston, Kekoa Klemo, Courtney Velikaneye Adams, Tyler Adams, Dan Velikaneye, Joe Tucker, Dustin Tucker, Nikole Velikaneye and D.J. Velikaneye. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 19, 2002 MICHAEL ROBERT BARTOLIC RIVERTON - Michael Robert Bartolic, 54, of 124 E. Park, Riverton, died early Sunday, Jan. 6, 2002, after a lengthy illness, at the Veterans Hospital in Sheridan, where he had been a patient for the last three weeks. He was born in Rock Springs on July 24, 1947, the son of Emil Joe and Betty Bailey Bartolic. Bartolic spent his early childhood in Rock Springs and attended Washington grade school. He moved to Riverton and attended school there and graduated from Riverton High School with the class of 1965. After graduation, he moved back to Rock Springs to live until he joined the U.S. Marine Corp in 1967. While in the Marine Corp, he served two years in Vietnam and was at Dong Ha and Quangtri with the 3rd Marine Division. After his discharge from the Marine Corp. Bartolic lived in California for a short time and then returned to Riverton, where he worked in construction until his bad health put him in early retirement. Bartolic married Dawn Shippen, also of Riverton, and together they raised their two sons. Their hobbies were motorcycling, gardening and the outdoors. He was a member of the D.A.V., Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion. He is survived by his wife Dawn; two sons, Tyrone and Chris of Riverton; his father and stepmother, Emil and Martha Bartolic of Rock Springs; sister, Christine Foley of Atlanta, Ga.; two stepsisters, Kathy Bartlett of Riverton and Tracy Cuin of Rawlins; two stepbrothers, Rick and Albert Bartolic of Rock Springs and their families; and several nieces and nephews and aunts and uncles, including Mr. and Mrs. Don Hall, also of Rock Springs. Bartolic was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Bartlett, his maternal and paternal grandparents, three uncles, and two aunts. Services are pending and will take place in Riverton. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 19, 2002 ROBERT E. COGGINS Memorial services with military honors for Robert E. Coggins took place Saturday, Jan. 12, 2002, at the Eagles Lodge in Green River. Coggins, 65, of Shoshoni, died at 6:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 30, 2001, at his daughter's home in Green River after a lengthy illness. He was born Oct. 15, 1936, in Powhatten, Ala., the son of Tilton and Idella Hogan Coggins. He attended schools in East Carbon, Utah, and graduated from Carbon High School in Price, Utah, with the class of 1954. He married Olive L. Ellis Dec. 11, 1985, in Las Vegas. He was employed by General Chemical as an electrician and retired on Jan. 1, 1986. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marines Corp and U.S. Army serving during the Korean War. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 2350 in Green River. Survivors include his wife, Olive of Shoshoni; three daughters, Linda Elson and husband Bart, Kay Ortega and husband Leonard and Terri Sanchez and husband Pat, all of Green River; two sons, Robert E. Coggins and wife Lena of Seattle, Wash., and Steve Kolar of Shoshoni; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; 13 great-great grandchildren; one brother, Jerry Coggins and wife Dixie of Ogden, Utah; 10 sisters, Sue Whitlock and husband Warren, Polly Kranker, Joy Huitt and husband Don, all of East Carbon, Utah, Dot Fry and husband Perry of Price, Utah, Carol Wilding of Reno, Nev., Helen Owen and husband Bryan and Mary Brotherson, both of Portland, Ore., Shirley Butz and husband Bill of Sturgis, Mich., Linda Lindsey and husband Kent of Ogden, Utah and Charlotte Pressett, of Carlsbad, N.M. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, James Coggins. Cremation has taken place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 19, 2002 STANLEY JACK GARRETT Funeral services for Stanley Jack Garrett took place at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, 2002, at the Green River LDS 1st Ward Chapel in Green River. Interment took place in the Whitney Cemetery, Whitney. Idaho. Garrett, 45, of Green River died Jan. 9, 2002, in Sweetwater County. He was born Aug. 29, 1956, in Logan, Utah, the son of Jack and Karma Jean Rallison Garrett He attended schools in Preston, Idaho, graduating from Preston High School with the class of 1974. He married Teresa Ruby Young on Nov. 5, 1982, in Jackson. He was employed as a relief operator Will Texas-Gulf since September of 1976 and most recently FMC for the last two and one-half years. Garrett was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His interests were fishing, hunting, camping and four-wheeling. He is survived by his wife, Teresa of Green River; three sons, Nathan Drew, Scott Macon and Spencer Keith Garrett, all of Green River; one daughter, Selena Marie of Salt Lake City; two sisters, Laura Peterson and husband Brett of Smithfield, Utah, and Sennie Taylor and husband Rob of Carson, Nev.; one grandchild; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandparents and one brother-in-law, Lyle Greene. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 19, 2002 CAROL SUE EVANOFF KIRBY SANTA ROSA, Calif. - A memorial service for Carol Sue Evanoff Kirby was conducted on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2002 at 3 p.m., at the Stony Point Christian Fellowship Church in Santa Rosa, Calif. Mrs. Kirby died in Santa Rosa on Jan. 5, 2002. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Tommy Kirby; her sons, Tommy Jr. "T.K." and his wife Wendy, Gary Kirby and his wife Stacey; daughter, Susan Richardson; six grandchildren, Terra, Barbara, Angel, Gary Kirby Jr., Justin and John David; great-granddaughter, Mahlon; great-grandson, Otis; seven sisters and three brothers, Mary Madison and Patti Smith, both of Rock Springs, Sally Melvin of Superior, Colo., Glenda Campbell and Vicki Walker both of Farmersburg, Ind., Becky Goforth of Muskogee, Okla., Lucille Polczinski Wichita, Kan., Tony Evanoff of Pueblo, Colo., Willard T. Evanoff of Ft. Lipton, Colo., and Micheal Evanoff of Carriage, Texas; many nieces and nephews; and her friend, Linda Manual Dalson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 19, 2002 LEONARD W. LIPSCOMB MUNCIE, Ind. - Services for Leonard W. Lipscomb were conducted on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2002, at Parson Mortuary in Muncie, Ind. Burial followed in Gardens of Memory Cemetery, north of Muncie. Lipscomb, 84, Muncie, died Tuesday evening in Muncie Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center following a short illness. He was born on Dec. 6, 1917, in Muncie, and has lived in the Muncie area most of his life. He was a mechanic for 50 years before he retired and was self-employed most of those years. Lipscomb also enjoyed hunting and fishing. Survivors include two sons, James Lipscomb and wife Judy of Muncie and Paul Lipscomb; three daughters, Doris Cochran and husband O.D. of Green River, Sally DeVore and husband Albert of Granger, and Deborah Crabtree and husband Elmer of Royerton, Ind.; a brother, Harold Bud Lipscomb and wife Lorraine of Yorktown, Ind.; 13 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; 10 step-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Florence Doll Lipscomb, in 1987; his parents; and 14 brothers and sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 19, 2002 JOSEPH C. “BUD” MAJDIC RIVERTON - Funeral services for Joseph G. "Bud" Majdic were conducted Thursday, Jan. 17, at 2 p.m. at the Davis Funeral Home of Riverton. The Rev. Beau Byrd of the Worland Grace Baptist Church officiated. Majdic, 76, died at his rural Hudson home of natural causes on Monday, Jan. 14, 2002. Majdic was born July 23, 1926, at the family home near Hudson, the son of John and Jennie Setina Majdio. He attended Hudson School and graduated from Fremont County Vocational High School in Lander with the class of 1945. He married Mary Ann Caudell in Lander on Jan. 19, 1952. They purchased their farm northeast of Hudson, where he farmed and raised livestock while working at U.S. Steel until he retired in 1983. He continued farming until his death. His pursuits included farming, spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, going to auctions, visiting with friends and watching cooking shows. Survivors include his wife, Mary Ann Majdic of rural Hudson; daughters, Delma Morris and husband Lewis of rural Hudson and Sheryl Majdic of Tempe, Ariz.; sons, Joe Majdic and wife Kathy of Rock Springs, Lawrence Majdic and wife Stephanie of Green River, and John Majdic of Riverton; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; sister, Jennie Pozun of rural Hudson; brother, Jerry Majdic and wife Carmen of Hudson; and sister-in-law, Barbara Majdic of Kodiak, Alaska, and Charlotte Majdic of Lander. He was preceded in death by both of his parents, and three brothers. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 19, 2002 MOLLY MAYLAND RIVERTON - Funeral services for Amalia "Molly" Mayland took place Friday, Jan. 18, at 2 p.m. at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Riverton. The Rev. Daniel Praeuner officiated. Interment was in Mountain View Cemetery in Riverton Mrs. Mayland, 90, died Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2002, at Morning Star Manor at Fort Washakie. Mrs. Mayland was born Dec. 17, 1911, in Husenbach, Russia, She and her parents, Jacob and Marie Haun, immigrated to the United States in the fall of 1913. They settled near Windsor, Colo., where she started school. In 1918, the family moved to Riverton, where they rented a farm. Mrs. Mayland was the oldest of eight children and graduated from Riverton High School. She was confirmed in May of 1925 in the St. Paul's (German) Lutheran Church. On Feb. 17, 1935, she married Christian "Chris: Fredrick Mayland at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Riverton. The entire service was in German. The first year of marriage they lived in a one-room log cabin in the Big Horn Mountains. In 1936, they bought a farm south of Riverton and moved there. They lived on that farm until 1969, when they moved into Riverton. Mrs. Mayland was active in the Trinity Lutheran Church. She taught Sunday school and took care of the altar flowers for many years. She was active in the Arapahoe Homemakers Club, Garden Club, and always had a large garden. Survivors include three sons, Henry and wife Vesta of Twin Falls, Idaho, Paul and wife Evelyn of Fargo, N.D., and Harold and wife Marilyn Centennial, Colo.; a daughter, Marybelle Snider and husband Jim of Riverton; brothers, Henry Haun and wife Esther of Riverton, Ed Haun and wife LaVonne of Worland; sisters, Mary Fabricius and husband Herbert of Cheyenne, Hilda Groathouse and husband Vern of Pavillion, and Hanna Groathouse of Laramie; nine grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Chris: two brothers, George and Jake, and a sister, Martha Smith. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 19, 2002 LOIS ELEANOR RONEY MORTON CASPER - Funeral services for Lois Eleanor Roney Morton were conducted at 10 a.m. on Friday, Jan. 18, 2002, at the Winter Memorial Presbyterian Church in Casper. The Rev. Linda Linn and the Rev. Jim Coplin conducted the services. Interment was in Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Pallbearers were Roger Morton, Jon Corona, Jesse Morton and Joe Corona Mrs. Morton, 76, of 1816 S. Jackson St., Casper, died on Saturday, Jan. 12, 2002, at the home of her daughter. Mrs. Morton was a longtime Casper resident and former resident of Monroe County, Mo. She was born on Aug. 12, 1925, in Paris, Mo., the daughter of Marvin Lester and O'Leta Ann Gatson Roney. Mrs. Morton attended school at Natrona County High School in Casper. She married C.W. "Bill” Morton in Casper on Jan. 5, 1945, and he preceded her in death on Dec. 2, 1993. Mrs. Morton was a member of the Winter Memorial Presbyterian Church. Her pursuits included spending time with her family. Survivors include one daughter, Cindy Corona and husband Jon of Rock Springs; one son, Roger William Morton; six sisters, Myrtle Thomas, Helen Riggle, Mary Obert, Ruby Robinett, Joan Kinnard and Shirley Province, all of Casper; brothers and sisters-in-law, Gene and Jeannie Morton, Jay and Betty Morton of Casper, Sharon Mathis and husband Jim of Mesa, Ariz., and Maxine Campbell and husband Kenny of Elko, Nev.; six grandchildren, Joseph, Melinda and Donna Corona, and Nikki, Afton and Jesse Morton; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, and one son, Dale Edward Morton, who died at birth. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 19, 2002 ANNA L. SMITH LANDER -- Funeral services for Lander resident Anna L. Smith took place Saturday, Jan. 12, 2002, at the Chapel of Mount Hope, Hudson's Funeral Home. The Rev. Richard Burks from the Evangelical Free Church of Lander and the Rev. Gary Dickman officiated. Burial followed in Mount Hope Cemetery, next to her late husband. Mrs. Smith, 91, died on Jan. 9, 2002, at Westward Heights Care Center in Lander. She was born on Sept. 21, 1910, in Akron, Colo., the daughter of LeRoy and Mable (Cook) White. She was a 1928 graduate of Sterling High School in Sterling, Colo. She married Glen S. Smith on Sept. 28, 1931, in Denver. They ranched in Elbert County, Colorado, until 1948, then came to the Eden Valley in Wyoming. After raising her three children, she worked for 12 years at the Eden/Farson School as a cook. Upon her retirement in 1974, she and her husband moved to South Fourth Street in Lander. After Glenn Smith's death in August of 1984, Mrs. Smith resided at the Showboat Retirement Center and Westward Heights. Mrs. Smith was always active in her church and was a member of the Evangelical Free Church at the time of her death. She participated with the needleworkers and Christian Women's group and always kept in touch with her many friends. She enjoyed family get-togethers with her children and grandchildren She is survived by one son, Gale and wife Evelyn Smith of Lingle; one daughter, Donna and husband Dwain Booth of Lander; one daughter-in-law, Clara Lou Smith of Worland; eight grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren: and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband; a son, Gordon, three brothers; and two sisters. --- Wyoming Tribune-Eagle, Jan 25, 2002 Cecelia M. Wilson Cecelia Marguerite Wilson, 83, of Rawlins died Jan. 22 at United Medical Center-West in Cheyenne. She was born April 18, 1918, in Rock Springs, to Frank and Frances Kershisnik. Mrs. Wilson had worked for several years as an office manager at Northern Gas Company. She married Daniel William Wilson on Aug. 8, 1942, in Rock Springs. She was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Rawlins. Mrs. Wilson is survived by her husband, Daniel W. Wilson of Rawlins; daughters, Marianne Steffen of Indianapolis and Shirley Stiefvater of Cheyenne; son, Daniel W. Wilson Jr. of Big Piney; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters and four brothers. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 26, 2002 HELEN L. GAENSSLEN A memorial mass for Helen L. Gaensslen was conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, 2002 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Green River. The Rev. Tom Sheridan officiated. A parish rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 18, 2002 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Mrs. Gaensslen was born in Ogallala, Neb., on July 18, 1912, the daughter of Patrick Henry and Mary Wilhelm Healey. She was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School. On June 5, 1940 she married Dr. E.A. Gaensslen and they made their home in Green River. Dr. Gaensslen preceded her in death June 1, 1979. Mrs. Gaensslen was past president of the Women’s Auxiliary for the American Dental Association, recipient of the DIANA award, former Grand Marshall of the Flaming Gorge Days Parade and a volunteer at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. She moved to Sun City West in 1992. At the time of her death, she was a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, the Sun City West Lioness, a volunteer at the Del Webb Hospital and a volunteer with Hospice of the Valley. Survivors include two sons, John Gaensslen and wife Jane and Dr. Patrick Gaensslen and wife Carmen; two daughters, Nona Hemphill and husband Ken, and Chris Harsha and husband Henry; nine grandchildren, Angela and Dawn Gaensslen, Scott and Emil Gaensslen, Robbie and Carol Lee, Patrick, Joey and Heidi Harsha; three step-grandchildren, Brad, Kevin and Kent Hemphill; one step-great-grandchild; one sister, June Peel of Cheyenne; two sisters-in-law, Fern Gaensslen and Eleanor Schofield, both of Green River; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Gaensslen was preceded in death by an infant son, Harvey; one brother, Patrick Healey; and three sisters, Ruth Lucas, Betty Marsch and Eunice Perkins. Cremation took place Jan. 9, 2002, in Sun City West. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 26, 2002 DON E. LEWIS A mass of Christian burial for Don E. Lewis was celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2002 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Green River. The Rev. Tom Sheridan officiated. A rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2002 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery. Lewis, 60, of 980 Hillside, Green River, died on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2002 at his home. He was a lifelong resident of Green River. He was born on Dec. 13, 1941 in Green River, the son of the late William and Justine Novak Lewis. Lewis attended schools in Green River, and was a graduate of the Green River High School with the class of 1960. He married Karen Gamble in Green River on June 23, 1962. Lewis was employed as an electrician at OCI and retired in 1999. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. His pursuits included working on cars, reading, hunting and spending time with his family. Survivors include his wife, Karen Lewis of Green River; three sons, Donald Kim Lewis and wife Kerri of Green River, Rob Lewis and fiancé Nita Winingar of Green River and Conn Lewis and wife Aimee of Cheyenne; one brother, Bill Lewis and wife Julie of Green River; one sister, Barbara Twitchell and husband Bryce of Green River; seven grandchildren, Kayla Lewis, Bobby Lewis, Kylee Lewis and Kendra Lewis, Kayla Winingar, Jake Winingar and Joe Winingar; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 26, 2002 JOHN WILLIAM ROBBINS Funeral services for John William Robbins took place at noon Thursday, Jan. 24, 2002 at the Emmanuel Baptist Church in Rock Springs, with the Rev. Blaine Welker officiating. Interment was in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. John William Robbins, infant son of Dustin John and Elisa Michelle Moeller Robbins, died at birth at 2:50 a.m. on Jan. 20, 2002 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs. He is survived by his parents and one brother, Brenden Michael Robins, all of Rock Springs; his grandparents, Michael and Becky Moeller of Rock Springs and Reed and Pat Robbins, of Green River; one aunt, Aubree Robbins of Green River; two uncles, Shane Moeller of Rock Springs and Nathan Jeremy Robbins of Gillette; great-grandparents, Evelyn Robbins and Malcolm and Lorna Condie, all of Springville, Utah, and Rudy and Lorna Moeller and Jerry and Charlene Grissom, all of Rock Springs; and two cousins, Evan and Chase Robbins of Gillette. He was preceded in death by his great-grandfather, Joshua Grant Robbins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 26, 2002 SHERRY ANN SILER Funeral services for Sherry Ann Siler were conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, 2002 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs. The Rev. Camillus Ellspermann conducted the services. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery in Superior. Pallbearers were Joe Garris, Marie Fitzloff, Charolette Markham, Holly Burke, Jay Weidler and Frank James. Honorary pallbearers were Gary Ratti and Bob Connell. Siler, 47, of 36 Berta St., Superior, died on Jan. 12, 2002 in Cheyenne. A longtime Superior resident, Siler died following a long battle with cancer. She was born in Wiesbaden, Germany, on June 22, 1954, the daughter of Donald “DeWayne” and Evelyn J. Redman Siler. Siler attended schools in California, Montana and Cheyenne. She was a graduate of the Cheyenne Central High School with the class of 1972 and also attended the Laramie County Community College. Siler was employed by Jim Bridger Power Plant as an assistant auxiliary operator. She had been employed by them for 27 years. Siler was an Emergency Medical Technician and a firefighter at the power plant and was a member of the Superior Volunteer Fire Department and High Country Dressage Club. In addition to her horses, dog and all animals, Siler enjoyed music, the arts, educational books and EMS. Siler was the owner and founder of the Tambalaente Ranch in Superior. Survivors include her parents, Donald D. and Evelyn J. Siler of Cheyenne; one brother, Terry “Butch” Siler of Superior; several aunts, uncles and cousins; two nieces, Miranda Hartman of Las Vegas and Becky Siler of Superior; two nephews, Michael Siler of Cheyenne and Donald Siler of Superior; and two special friends, Art Gustke of Green River and Cate McMahon of Superior. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 26, 2002 MURIEL WIDDOP Funeral services for Muriel Widdop were conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 21, 2002 at the LDS Stake Center in Green River. Bishop Scott Peters conducted the services. Interment was in the Mountain View section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Dan Murphy, Scott Murphy, Kenneth Murphy, Joe Murphy, Jim Lake and Ben Frank. Muriel Widdop, 84, of 260 Logan St., Green River, died on Sunday, Jan. 13, 2002 at her home. A longtime Green River resident and former resident of Cumberland and Superior, Mrs. Widdop had been in ill health for the past two years. She was born on Oct. 31, 1917 in Cumberland, the daughter of the late Thomas Henson and Mary McWilliams Tremelling. Mrs. Widdop attended schools in Cumberland and Superior. She married Ralph Herbert Widdop in Superior on June 2, 1938 and they had their marriage solemnized at the Ogden Temple on Dec. 18, 1982. He preceded her in death on Dec. 24, 1997. Mrs. Widdop had been employed at the Newsstand at the Union Pacific Railroad Depot and also as a checker at Dell’s Market. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, having served in several positions, including serving a ward mission with her husband, and the Union Pacific Railroad Old Timer’s Club. Her pursuits included square dancing, knitting, crocheting and she was a Girl Scout leader for many years. Survivors include two daughters, Geraldine Murphy of Green River, and Carol Jean Lake of Kingman, Ariz.; three brothers, D.H. Tremelling and wife Arlene of Rock Springs, Gerald Tremelling and wife Vienna of Rock Springs, and LeRoy Tremelling and wife Doris of Santa Maria, Calif.; five sisters, Anona Riley of Green River, Lois Hamilton and husband Jack of Gold Canyon, Ariz., Elizabeth McEldery and husband Robert of Jacksonville, Ariz., Mary Lou Subic and husband Frank of Rock Springs, and Arlie Jelouchan of Rock Springs; six grandchildren, Dan Murphy, Scott Murphy, Kenneth Murphy, Cindy Frank, Jim Lake and Jessy Scott; seven great-grandchildren, Tori Murphy, Tyler Murphy, Charleen Murphy, Jon England, Nichole Frank and Erin Frank; and 44 nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Ralph Widdop; one son, Gary Widdop; and three sisters, Bernice and Mae Tremelling and Clorean Beyda. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 26, 2002 H. HUGH BEBOUT RIVERTON - Funeral services for former Shoshoni Mayor Herbert Hugh Bebout were Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2002, at 2 p.m. at the United Methodist Church of Riverton. The Rev. Earl Detwiler officiated and burial was at the Hudson Cemetery in Hudson with committal rites by the Hudson Veterans of Foreign Wars. Viewing was Monday, Jan. 21, 2002, from 6-8 p.m. at the Davis Funeral Home of Riverton. Bebout, 85, died Friday evening, Jan. 18, 2002, at Wind River Healthcare in Riverton. Bebout was born June 14, 1916, in Bedford, Iowa, the son of Otis Abram Bebout and Osta (Olmsted) Bebout. Bebout had lived in Shoshoni for 54 years, although, during the years 1960-70, he worked on various large construction projects in and out of the state. Bebout's family moved to Wyoming from Hopkins, Mo., in 1927, getting their Buffalo area homestead of 320 acres through the trade of a cow. Since his family lived out of town on the ranch, it was difficult for the children to go to school. So his mother rented a house in Buffalo in the winters and boarded several children so her children could attend school. Bebout's father, Otis, had an auction and sold the ranch in 1937, after several years of drought, and the family moved to Hudson where Mrs. Bebout became the postmistress. Bebout joined the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1939, receiving his boot camp training at March Field in San Marino, Calif., and then at Lowry Field in Denver. He was then shipped to Alaska, where he served in Anchorage and later on Adak, one of the Alaskan Aleutian Islands. He went to gunnery school in 1943 and then was assigned to an airbase in El Paso, Texas, where he taught others how to shoot and maintain guns on Army aircraft. Bebout married Dessie Svilar Nov. 18, 1943, in El Paso. She was also serving in the armed forces as a W.A.V.E. in Seattle. After their marriage, they both served another two years, and then were discharged in 1945. Mr. and Mrs. Bebout moved to Bairoil, where Hugh Bebout worked in the oil fields, and then finally to Shoshoni in 1947, which became their longtime home. Mr. and Mrs. Bebout built the Boysen Marina on Boysen Lake in 1953-54 and operated that business until they sold it in 1960. Hugh Bebout then completed his training to be a journeyman electrician. He worked at the U.S. Steel Mill near Lander, later serving as general electrical foreman for construction of the Jim Bridger Power Plant near Rock Springs, the Dave Johnston Power Plant near Glenrock, and the Cheyenne missile base. He also worked in Minot, N.D., on a missile base for two years and later at various ore mines and mills in Michigan and Louisiana. He served as the Shoshoni Postmaster for one year, and then, in 1969, started constructing a trailer court and other buildings in Shoshoni, which he operated until his death. Of Hugh Bebout's major accomplishments, his family says that during his term as mayor of Shoshoni, he was instrumental in acquiring the new Town Hall and the new equipment yard. He was also successful in negotiating a grant from the Wyoming Water Development Commission, installing new water lines in Shoshoni. The family says, "Of course, any time someone needed a hand to dig out a water line or grade a street, Mr. Bebout was always willing and ready to help with his backhoe, grader or dump truck." Improving and growing the small town of Shoshoni were a great source of pride for Bebout, the family says, as were his children and grandchildren. He enjoyed his friends, and believed in hard work, country, community and family. Bebout was a member of the Christian faith. He served two four-year terms as Mayor of Shoshoni, was a four-year member of the Shoshoni Town Council, and member of the Shoshoni Chamber of Commerce. His hobbies included fishing, hunting, watching sports activities including those of his children, grandchildren, and on television. The family says he enjoyed operating his construction business. He was a lifetime member of the B.P.O. Elks Lodge No. 1673 in Riverton, lifetime member of the Shoshoni Veterans of Foreign Wars, member of I.B.E.W. No. 322, the Wind River Flywheelers and the National Rifle Association. Survivors include his wife, Dessie A. Sebout of Shoshoni; sons, Eli D. Bebout and wife Lorraine of Riverton and their four children, Jordan, Jentry, Reagan and Taggert, and Nick Bebout and wife Pam of Riverton and their four children, Marc. Dawn, Zack and Matthew; daughter, Rubydee Calvert and husband Ed of Riverton and their three children, Chad, Kara and Christopher; a niece, Bessie McGint and husband Bruce of Casper and their two children, Megan and Katherine; nephew, Michael Metcalf of Las Vegas; 13 grandchildren; a brother, Frank Bebout of Seattle; and a cousin, Lucille Gray of Maryville, Mo. He was preceded in death by his father, mother; two brothers, Howard Bebout and Bob Bebout; a sister, Neva Margaret "Maggie" McClure; and one son, David Ben Bebout. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 26, 2002 RUBY MAE BROWN Ruby Mae Brown, 75, of 320 Firehole Place, Green River, died from cancer on Sunday, Jan. 20, 2002, at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River. She was born on May 26, 1926, in Walnut Grove, Minn., the daughter of Morris and Jessie Lake Larsen. Mrs. Brown attended schools in Walnut Grove, and graduated from the Walnut Grove High School with the class of 1944. She married Frank Warner Brown on June 10, 1945, and they moved to Wyoming in 1956. Her husband worked for the natural gas industry in southwest Wyoming and they lived south of Green River, in Opal and LaBarge, before returning to Green River in 1994. Mrs. Brown's career was being a mother and grandmother and the foundation of her family. Survivors include two sons, Merle Brown and wife Carolyn and Ronald W. Brown and wife Karen of Green River; one daughter, Suzanne Bradshaw and husband Paul of Gardnerville, Nev.; one sister, Marie Mitchell of Pacific Grove, Calif.; and grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Jason and Lisa Brown, Sam, Derek and McKenzi Brown, Holly and Brian Beutel, Karson, Kelly and Tammy Brown, Kole, Kip and Brandon Brown, all of Green River; Lindsay and Carl Jorgenson and Colten and Avery Jorgenson, all of Elko, Nev., and Daniel and Marie Bradshaw of Gardnerville, Nev. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband; and one brother, William Larsen. Cremation has taken place and no services are planned. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 26, 2002 PATRICIA JOYCE HINER IDAHO FALLS, Idaho -- Patricia Joyce Hiner died on Jan. 9, 2002, in Idaho Falls Hospital with her family by her side. She was born on Feb. 5, 1940, in Boulder, to the late Fay and Ann Barger. She was the ninth child of 11 born to this family. Raised on the family ranch, she attended Pinedale School, graduating in 1958. After school, she worked for the Sublette County Courthouse and Delgado Oil Company. She was known for her meticulous bookkeeping skills. In 1966, she met and married Ralph G. "Ted" Hiner, in Elko, Nev., and moved to Big Piney. She left her ranching life to live the oilfield life. She was an artist in many ways. She loved to make things. Along with her passion for American Indians, she created many things like dolls and cross-stitch pictures, of which she adorned her home. She loved to sew, making quilts for her family and dresses for her granddaughter, Kimberly. The outside of her home, as well as the inside, had lots of flowers and plants, and a large garden that she grew so many things in, only to give a lot of it away to friends and family. Living with such a large family, she learned to cook. She could prepare a wonderful meal and if any friends should stop by, she always invited them to join in. As her family grew, so did the table. No one was going to be left out. For many years, with the help of friends and family, she and her husband would put on the Fourth of July Parade and Rodeo. When Halloween came around, during the years they operated the Phillips 66 Gas Station, they would fill a washtub with freezing cold water and invite all the kids around town to show up and bob for apples. They worked and played together and did it well. If you saw one you would most likely see both. She is survived by her husband, Ted; daughter, Sandy and husband Jay McGinnis; son, Tadd Hiner; grandchildren, Larry and wife Amanda Bateman, Kimberly and Chaz Hiner, Lizzy and Max McGinnis; great-grandchild, Shelby Bateman; her sisters, Betty Ellis, Frances and husband Chuck Steinmetz and Judy and husband Bill Rodriguez; brothers, Jim and wife Rose Barger, Glen and wife Nancy Barger; and many nephews, nieces, great-nephews and great-nieces. She was preceded in death by both of her parents; George and Jerry, infants who died at birth; Fay "Buddy", who died as a 2-year-old; sister, Alice Fuller; and brother, Paul Barger. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 26, 2002 DIANA MAE GREENLY A memorial service for Diana Mae Greenly was conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2002, at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. The Rev. Jeanny House conducted the service. Mrs. Greenly, 62, of 605 Donalynn Drive, Rock Springs died at her home on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2002. A resident of Rock Springs for the past 24 years and former resident of Chinook, Mont., Mrs. Greenly had been in ill health for the past one month. She was born on Jan. 29, 1939, in Havre, Mont., the daughter of Wallace Lloyd and Lucille Marie Finley Nash. Mrs. Greenly attended schools in Chinook and was a graduate of the Chinook High School with the class of 1957 and also attended the Kinman Business University. She married Gerald Greenly in Rock Springs on July 8, 1983. Mrs. Greenly was employed as a custodian with School District No. 1 for 20 years and retired in 1999. Her pursuits included camping, reading, gardening, shopping and crocheting. She was a member of the Castle Rock Campers (Green River Chapter), and performed volunteer work for the Seedskadee Wildlife Refuge. Survivors include her husband, Gerald Greenly of Rock Springs; her mother, Lucille Nash of Chinook; three sons, Joe Hiner Jr. and wife Kathy of Rock Springs, Wilford M. Hiner of Rock Springs and Timothy Scott Batchelor of Rock Springs; four daughters, Pattie Plovanie and husband Jerry of Lewistown, Mont., Glenna Hiner Schaible and husband Jim of Kalispell, Mont., Victoria Gamper and husband Joe of Rock Springs, and Donna Kettering and husband George of Rock Springs; one brother, William "Bill” Nash of Post Falls, Idaho, formerly of Rock Springs; one sister, Walline Campbell and husband Cliff of Great Falls, Mont.; 13 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two uncles and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Wallace Nash. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 26, 2002 BETTY J. MOURITSEN SALEM. Ore. - Betty Jean Mouritsen died Jan. 22, 2002, at her home in Salem,Ore. She was born Feb. 12, 1924, at Rock Springs, the daughter of David and Emeline Scheidigger Mouritsen. She was raised in Rock Springs, graduating from the Rock Springs High School with the class of 1942. She and her family moved to Portland, Ore., in 1945. She worked in the construction industry holding key secretarial jobs with several contractors. She was a member of the National Association of Women in Construction. She had been in ill health for several years and had moved to Salem recently to be near her sister, Glenna and family. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother-in-law, James S. Griffin. She is survived by her sister, Glenna, and her husband, Hilton Griffiths, several nieces and nephews as well as many cousins, including Marilyn Bertoncelj, Rae Dell Varley, Ronald Bertoncelj and Eileen McCulley, all of the Rock Springs area. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 26, 2002 ERNIE LOUIS LAMPHEAR A mass of the angels was celebrated for Ernie Louis Lamphear at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2002, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Green River. The Rev. Tom Sheridan officiated. A rosary was recited Monday, Jan. 21, 2002, at the immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Cremation followed the services. Pallbearers were Buck Leonard, Jim Palm, Don Cywinski, Frank Kurzdorfer, Richard Adamski Jr., Edward Adamski and James J. Adamski. Lamphear, 24, son of Richard and Barbara Adamski, of 245 Birch St. Green River, died at the Evanston Regional Hospital in Evanston, on Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2002. He was a longtime resident of Green River and former resident of Lander. He was born on Jan. 11, 1978, in Rock Springs. Lamphear loved music, camping, boating and traveling. He was a Green River High School graduate with the class of 1998. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Green River. Survivors include his parents, Richard and Barbara Adamski of Green River; one sister, Anna Egbert and husband David of Woodbridge, Va.; three brothers, Richard A. Adamski Jr. of Green River, Edward M. Adamski of Birmingham, Ala., and James L. Adamski of Evanston; his maternal grandmother, Elizabeth Brown of West Seneca NY; several aunts, uncles cousins; two nieces, Tiffany Adamski and Emily Egbert; and two nephews, Richard Adamski III and Nathan Egbert. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Edward M. Brown. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 26, 2002 M. LOUISE PIVIC ARVADA, Colo. - Funeral services were conducted for M. Louise Pivic on Friday, Jan. 18, 2002, at St. Anne Catholic Church in Arvada. Colo. Burial services followed at Mount Olivet Cemetery. Mrs. Pivic died of a sudden illness on Jan. 10, 2002, while on vacation with her husband in Mexico. She was born on July 8, 1931, in Fort Collins, Colo., where she attended school She graduated from Fort Collins Community High School in 1949 and attended Colorado A&M University. She was affiliated with Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority. She married Stanley Joseph Pivic in Fort Collins on Aug. 1, 1954. Her interests were golf, bridge, reading, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends. Survivors include her husband, Stanley of Arvada; daughter, Carolyn of Westminster, Colo.; son, David and wife Shonna; grandsons, Stefan Joseph Pivic and Sawyer Kyle Pivic, all of Tucson, Ariz.; and brothers, Murray Hayes and wife Mary Jill of Sequim, Wash., and Richard Hayes and wife Diane of Pine Grove, Calif. She was preceded in death by her parents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 26, 2002 GARY DANIEL ZIEGLER Funeral services for Gary Daniel Ziegler took place at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 19, 2002, at the First Congregational Church in Bock Springs with the Rev. Jeanny House officiating. Ziegler, 59, of Rock Springs died at 3:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 14, 2002, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, of a sudden illness. He was born Aug. 30, 1942, in Wausaw, Wis., the son of Orville and Gwen Hamers Ziegler. He attended the University in Ames, Iowa, the University of Arizona and Western Wyoming Community College in Rock Springs. He married Susan "Tasha" Williams on April 1, 1967, in Tucson, Ariz. He was a veteran during the Vietnam War serving in the U.S. Air Force. He was employed with Bridger Coal as a heavy equipment operator/dispatcher for about 22 years retiring in 1998. His interests included hunting, fishing, camping, cars, scuba diving and being with his family. He was a member of the First Congregational Church. Survivors include his wife, Tasha of Rock Springs; two sons, Chad D.C. Ziegler and wife Carrie of Salt Lake City, and Shaun P. Ziegler and wife Chanda of Laramie; one daughter, Tracey M. Zamora and husband Robert of Farmington, Utah; four grandchildren, O.J. Anel and Dallas Zamora and Katherine Slaughter; and one cousin, Joan Smoodie. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 26, 2002 ALICE L. SOWADA SHERIDAN -- Funeral liturgy was at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2002, at Holy Name Catholic Church, with the Rev. Ronald Stoicis officiating. Interment was in Sheridan Municipal Cemetery. Mrs. Sowada, 88, of Sheridan, died Tuesday, Jan. 15, 2002, at Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County. She was born March 9, 1913, in Roundup, Mont., the daughter of Peter and Betsy Anderson Peterson. She grew up and attended schools in Montana and North Dakota. She received her nursing degree from the nursing school in Billings, Mont. She worked in San Francisco, Montana, Wyoming and Minnesota, where she met Felix W. Sowada. They were married on July 15, 1941. She worked in the V.A Medical Center in St. Cloud, Minn. In 1956, they moved to Sheridan where she continued to work as a nurse in the V.A. Medical Center. She was a member of card clubs, Jeep Herders and a doll-collecting club. She had many interests and skills, including fishing, rock hunting, sewing, tole painting, playing cards, collecting dolls, reading, music and dancing. She is survived by her husband, Felix Sowada of Sheridan; sons, Robert Sowada of Grand Junction, Colo., David Sowada of Rock Springs, Felix Sowada of Gillette and Paul Sowada of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; daughter, Alice E. Sowada, Martinsburg W.V.; sister, Agnes Andersen, Phoenix; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. --- Green River Star, Jan 31, 2002 Stella Marchetti Stella Marchetti, 92, of Rock Springs, died last Friday at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs. She was born Nov. 6, 1909, in Superior, the daughter of the late Antone and Josephine Lubi Taucher Novak. She attended schools in Superior and [sic] Silvio Machetti there on March 26, 1932. He preceded her in death on July 21, 1969. She was employed in Evanston at the Wyoming State Hospital for five years, at Little America for five years and later was employed by the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County for 14 years until her retirement in 1973. She was a member of the Saint Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, F.O. Eagles Auxiliary and the Slovene National Benefit Society of 72 years. Her interests included playing bingo and cards, gardening and making quilts, and she was a fabulous cook. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Fred and Betty Marchetti of Pinedale; one daughter, Sylvia Angelovic; one brother, John Taucher, both of Rock Springs; eight grandchildren; 20 great grandchildren; three great great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Antone and Frank Novak; three sisters, Rose Taucher Stevens, Mary Taucher Tome and Polly Taucher Karpa; and one son-in-law Harry Angelovic. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Tuesday at the Saint Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Interment was in the Saint Joseph's Cemetery. Father John Savio officiated. --- Green River Star, Jan 31, 2002 Billie Ruth French Billie Ruth French, 68, of Rock Springs died last Friday at the University of Utah Medical Center where she had been a patient for six days and in ill health for the past year and one half. She was born Oct. 11, 1933 in Haven, Kan., the daughter of the late George and Dolly Mock Ferrell. She attended schools in Loveland, Colo., and was a graduate of the Loveland High School with the class of 1951. She loved spending time with her family and cooking. Survivors include her husband Gary, of Rock Springs; two sons, Bob French of Rochester, N.H. and Michael French and wife, Cheryl, of Rock Springs; one daughter, Karen French of Rock Springs; two sisters, Margie Kitch of Alamosa, Colo., and Laverne Reagan of Longmont, Colo.; six grandchildren; one great granddaughter; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother and one sister. Funeral services were conducted this morning at the Vase Funeral in Rock Springs. Reverend Sue Pierce conducted the services. Interment was in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Green River Star, Jan 31, 2002 Gazella Weiss Gazella Weiss, 86, of Green River, died Tuesday at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River. She was born Feb. 27, 1915, in New Jersey, the daughter of the late Steve and Bertha Kovach Pastor. She attended Rock Springs High School and graduated with the class of 1934. She married Harry Weiss in 1975 and he preceded her in death last year. Survivors include two nephews, Steve Pastor of Denver, Colo. and Gerald Pastor and wife, Kathy, of Sugarland, Texas; one niece, Barbara Molnar of Tacoma, Wash; one grandniece, two grandnephews; two great grandnephews and one great grandniece. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Louis Pastor and one sister, Viola Pastor Maki. Graveside services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Mountain View section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Green River Star, Jan 31, 2002 Gertrude "Trudie" Motto Gertrude "Trudie" Motto, 87, of Aurora, Colo., and formerly of Rock Springs, died Tuesday in Aurora. She was born Oct. 17, 1914, in Gebo, the daughter of the late Alexander and Mary Reehil Easton. She was united in marriage to Michael Motto June 12, 1937, and they lived in Rock Springs until 1954, when they moved to Aurora. She was employed as a waitress and sold real estate. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Aurora First Ward and Delmar park Ward. She was preceded in death by her husband Michael in 1966, and her parents. She is survived by her son Richard and his wife Sharon; four grandchildren, and 18 great-grandchildren. Funeral services are Monday at 1 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Alameda Ward, 11100 E. Alameda, Aurora, Colo. Interment will be in the Rock Springs City cemetery Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. --- Green River Star, Jan 31, 2002 Thomas J. Horn, Jr., 93 Thomas J. Horn Jr., 93, of Rock Springs, died Tuesday at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. He had been in ill health since last September. He was born May 6, 1908, in Louisville, Colo., the son of the late Thomas and Edyth Wright Horn Sr. He married the former Jean Hamilton of Rock Springs in 1933. He worked for many years for the Eden Valley Dairy and the Union Pacific Coal Company. He and his brother, Winton, owned and operated the Horn Brothers Texaco Station in Green River. He later was a co-owner of Sweetwater Motors in Green River. He was a State Farm Insurance agent for 35 years, retiring in July, 1981. He was the past president of Wyoming Life Underwriters and president of Western Wyoming Life Underwriters. He was a member of the Rock Springs First Baptist Church and has filled many local and state denominational offices during the years. He is also a member of the Gideon's International. Survivors include his wife of Rock Springs; two sons and daughters-in-law, Harry and Marilyn Horn of Rock Springs and Arnold and Marybeth Horn of Tecumseh, Neb.; one brother, Wade Horn of San Leandro, Calif.; eight grandchildren including Todd Horn and wife, Toni, and Kimberly Seymour and husband, Troy, all of Rock Springs; 15 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister and two brothers. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday at the First Baptist Church, Corner of "C" and Pine Streets, in Rock Springs. Pastor Roger Davies will conduct the services. Interment will be in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Friends may call at the Vase Funeral Chapel, tomorrow afternoon and evening until 8 p.m. and again on Saturday at the First Baptist Church until time of services. The family requests that donations in his memory be made to the First Baptist Church Memorial Fund or the Gideon's International, P.O. Box 1088, Green River. The family will receive friends and family at 1237 Crown Point Way, Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 2, 2002 ELVIRA L. ROSAS A mass of Christian burial for Elvira L. Rosas was celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 1, 2002 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs. The Rev. John Savio officiated. A rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Thursday at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Cremation followed the services. Inurnment will take place at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 3, 2002 at the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens Angel of Light Columbarium. Pallbearers were Scott Rosas, Len Mondragon, Chris Harker, Jason Rosas, Mike Rosas and Jerry Rosas. Honorary pallbearers were Richard Pacheco, Leo Pacheco, Arthur Pacheco Jr., Rick Torres, Jim Torres, Jeff Rosas, Don Rosas, Marc Rosas, Jonathan Rosas, G.J. Searle, Cory Harken and Jesse Rosas. Mrs. Rosas, 85, of 408 Ridge Ave., Rock Springs, died at 3:05 a.m. on Monday, Jan. 28, 2002 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River. A longtime Rock Springs resident, Mrs. Rosas had been in ill health for the past one year. She was born on April 14, 1916, in Del Hart, Texas, the daughter of the late Angel and Margarita Sanchez Leal. Mrs. Rosas attended schools in Brownsville, Texas, and obtained her nurse’s training as a licensed practical nurse. She married Lucio Rosas on Dec. 12, 1942 in Houston, Texas. Mrs. Rosas was employed at the Lincoln County Memorial Hospital for many years and the Senior Citizen’s Center in Rock Springs. Her pursuits included gardening, crafts, crocheting, loved wood cutting, hunting rocks and making jewelry. She is survived by her husband, Lucio Rosas of Rock Springs; four sons, Gerry Rosas and wife Sue of Boston, Mass, Jim Michael Rosas of Clearfield, Utah, Ruben Rosas and wife Kathy of Diamondville, and John Rosas and wife Kathleen of Diamondville; five daughters, Delores Torres and husband Ed of Bettendorf, Iowa, Juanita Pacheco and husband Arthur of Lorraine, Ohio, Lu Kisner of Lorraine, Rosanne Searle and husband George of Vernal, Utah, Marie Harker and husband Paul of St. George, Utah; several sisters; 28 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers; one grandson, Jesse Rosas; and son-in-law, Art Mondragon. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 2, 2002 PATSY M. HALL POINT OF ROCKS - Patsy M. Hall, 79, of 213 Bertoncelj, Point of Rooks, died at 6:55 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2002, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs. She was a resident of Rock Springs and Point of Rocks for the past 12 years. She was born June 25, 1922, in Olympia, Wash., the daughter of the late Charles and Sadie M. Bell Harris. Mrs. Hall married Robert Hall Jr. on June 13, 1940, in Flagstaff. Her interests were sewing and spending time with her grandchildren. Survivors include two sons, Jack Hall of Florence, Ariz. and Timothy Hall and wife Darlene of Point of Rocks; one sister, Donna Sanchez of Rock Springs; 10 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Hali Jr.; her parents, and one son, Steve Hall Funeral services and interment were conducted in Flagstaff. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 2, 2002 DONNA JEAN THORNTON Funeral services for Donna Jean Thornton took place at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2002, at Colonial Funeral Chapel in Pocatello, Idaho. Interment was in Mountainview Cemetery, also in Pocatello. Mrs. Thornton, 61, of Green River, died Jan. 25, 2002, at a Pocatello, Idaho, hospital following a brief illness. She was born May 12, 1940, in Morgan, Utah, to Irvin Dee and Loa (Brower) Robison. Her family moved to Burley, Idaho while she was young, where she attended Burley High School, and also later attended beauty school in Burley. She was married to Don Oren Thornton for 28 years. She worked several years as a cosmetologist as well as at Rose Floral and Ace Hardware in Green River where they spent their married life. They have been traveling for the past five years since his retirement. Her hobbies were sewing, crafts, jewelry, and coin collecting, and especially traveling with her husband. She is survived by her husband, Don O. Thornton of Green River; daughters. Dawn S. and husband David Capps of Annadale, Va., Cindy L. and husband Derrell Slaugh of Rock Springs, Deon F. and husband Bruce Thornton-Greenwood of Pocatello, Kathy C. Thornton of Pocatello, Sarah J. Thornton of Rock Springs; and 14 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 2, 2002 LESLIE D. WICKLIFF A memorial service for Leslie D. Wickliff was conducted at 1:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, 2002, at Vasa Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. The Rev. Jeanny House conducted the service. Wickliff, 62, of 1488 Walnut St., Rock Springs, died at 3:05 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, 2002, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs. He was a resident of Rock Springs for 30 years and a former resident of Iowa City, Iowa. He was born on June 24, 1939, in Iowa City, Iowa, the son of Clarence L. and Mildred Johnson Wickliff. Wickliff attended Washington Elementary and graduated from Newton High School, Newton, Iowa, with the class of 1957. He married the former Betty Glose in Rock Springs on Sept. 3, 1977. Wickliff was employed as a truck driver at Bunning Transfer for 17 years and retired in December of 2001. He was also a member of the Western Wyoming 4-Wheel Drive Club. Hobbies and interests included woodworking, leather work, mechanics and reading. Survivors include his wife, Betty Wickliff; one daughter, Jean Walters of Rock Springs; two sisters, Noma Jean Wickliff of Urbandale, Iowa and Karen Sue Wickliff of Rapid City, S.D.; two grandchildren, Wacey and Wyatt Walters of Rock Springs and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence L. Wickliff and Mildred Johnson Wickliff; and sister, Joyce Wickliff. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 9, 2002 JOSEPH C. CATES Funeral services for Joseph C. Cates took place at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 4, 2002 at the Hilltop Baptist Church in Green River. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery, Green River. Cates, 59, of Green River, died at 6:14 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 31, 2002 at his home after a lengthy illness. He was born on Jan. 28, 1943 in Hartford, Tenn., the son of Lacey and Rebecca Coggins Cates. Joseph attended schools in Hartford. He married Pat Cates and they were late divorced. On July 20, 1991, Cates married Detra Ross in Green River. Cates had worked as a heavy crane operator. He has owned and operated Cates Rental at Cowboy Corner since 1996. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He was a member of the Hilltop Baptist Church, the American Legion and VFW. His interests included music, as he was an accomplished musician and songwriter; boating, animals and spending time with his grandchildren. Survivors include his wife, Detra of Green River; four daughters, Jill Cates of Arkansas, Lara Jurgens of Cheyenne, Leah Yates and husband Willie of Rock Springs, and Suzanne Storrer and husband Ted of Ogden, Utah; five sons, Jay Cats of Arkansas, Patrick Jurgens of Wamsutter, Daylen Jurgens of Cheyenne, Vance Jurgens of Kansas City, Mo., and Shawn Ross and wife Ann of Hot Springs, Ark.; 14 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Doris Proffitt; and one brother, Mike Cates. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 9, 2002 TRENT E. CLICK JR. Military graveside services for Trent E. Click Jr. took place at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 8, 2002 at the Rock Springs City Cemetery. Click, 48, of 3723 Madison, Rock Springs, died at 6 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, 2002 at his home. A longtime Rock Springs resident, Click had been in ill health for the past several years. He was born in Prestonburg, Ky., on Nov. 2, 1953, the son of Trent E. and Brookie Slone Click Sr. Click attended schools in Kentucky and graduated in 1971 and also attended college in Maryland where he studied machinist mechanics. He married the former Cordelia Jones in Ohio on Jan. 18, 1974 and they divorced in 1995. His interests included fishing and spending time with his family. Survivors include two sons, Nicholas Click of Noble, Okla., and Tom Click of Rock Springs; one daughter, Trenett Click of Rock Springs; two brothers, Sill Click and Joe Click, both of Noble, Okla.; one sister, Clara Shipley and husband Alan of Rock Springs; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one son, Michael Click. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 9, 2002 VERA ROBINSON SMITH OGDEN, Utah—Funeral services for Vera Robinson Smith took place Saturday, Feb. 2, at noon at the Manila LDS chapel. Interment was at the Manila City Cemetery following services. Mrs. Smith, 90, died Saturday, Jan. 26, 2002 in Ogden, Utah. She was born July 3, 1911 in Antelope, Utah, the second child of William James Robinson and Martha Eliza Moyes Robinson. She grew up in Manila, Utah where she attended grade school and high school. She left home at age 17 and went to work for Dr. and Mrs. J.G. Wanner of Rock Springs. On May 31, 1934, she married Joseph Franklin Smith of Huntsville, Utah in dines. She lived all her married life, 42 years, in Green River, where her husband worked for the Union Pacific Railroad. She worked as a maid and a housekeeper at the Little America Motor Lodge wet of Green River for 15 years. The last 19 years she has lived at St. Benedict’s Manor in Ogden. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where she was a primary teacher in the Green River LDS Ward, and received an award from the LDS Church primary organization for 25 years of perfect attendance as a primary teacher. Also, she was the first secretary of the LDS Lyman Stake Genealogical Society when it was organized. She loved genealogical work and was involved in it for 50 years. She was a member of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers, the Union Pacific Railroad Carmen Auxiliary, and the Union Pacific Railroad Old Timer’s Club. Her pursuits included being a member of the LDS Church Singing Mothers and participated with them in the Christmas Cantata and the Easter Cantata services each year. Her pursuits also included crocheting, knitting and singing. Her favorite places were in the mountains. Her favorite pet was her crochet hook. She is survived by two sons, Ronald and wife Karen Smith, Idaho Falls, Idaho, Dr. Joseph L. and wife Judy Smith, Lewisburg, Pa.; two daughters, Debrajoe Beatty of Las Vegas and Elizabeth and husband Ray Baxter of Cheyenne; two sisters, Mildred Haslam of Vernal and Harriett Angell of Salt Lake City; 19 grandchildren and 32 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Franklin Smith; three brothers, William, Fred and Woodrow and one sister, Lydia. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 9, 2002 EMMA ESTELLE WILLIAMSON A memorial services for Emma Estelle Williamson took place at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2002 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Mrs. Williamson, 82, of 214 Logan St., Rock Springs, and Apple Hill Assisted Living of Billings, Mont., died at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, 2002 at the Deaconess Billings Hospital in Billings. She was a longtime Rock Springs resident and former resident of Stansbury. She was born on July 3, 1918 in Russellville, Ark., the daughter of the late James and Mary Lou Scott Courington. Mrs. Williamson attended schools in Russellville. She married A.D. Williamson on May 3, 1936 in Russellville, and he preceded her in death on Dec. 22, 1993. She was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Auxiliary and Women of the Moose. Survivors include two sons, Bob Williamson of Billings and Norman Williamson of Green River; three daughters, Pat Williamson and Brenda Lake, both of Rock Springs, and Barbara May of Las Vegas; two brothers, Sherman Scott of National City, Calif. and Alfred Courington of Palatine, Ill.; two sisters, Helen Person of Roy, Utah and Bea Ferguson of Russellville; 13 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one son, James Daniel Williamson; and one brother, Sherman Scott. Cremation has taken place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 9, 2002 SUSAN MARLENE KLUM Funeral services for Susan Marlene Klum were conducted at 10 a.m., Friday, Feb. 8, 2002 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Miss Klum, 39, of 3310 Sweetwater Drive, Rock Springs, died at 3:45 a.m. Monday, Feb. 4, 2002 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs. She resided at Southwestern Wyoming Rehabilitation Center in Rock Springs for the last eight years and has many caregivers who will miss her dearly. Miss Klum was born Nov. 2, 1962 in Grants Pass, Ore., the daughter of the late Lillis Faye Wolfe. Survivors include three aunts and one uncle. She was preceded in death by her mother, Lillis Faye Wolfe. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 9, 2002 ALBERT CLAYTON BROWN MOAB, Utah - Albert Clayton Brown died Jan, 27, 2002, in Moab, Utah. Funeral services took place Friday, Feb. 1, 2002, at 11 a.m. at the St. Pius X Catholic Church. Brown was born to Nolan G. and Maxine M. Bartels Brown on Sept. 30, 1935, in Pratt, Kan. He graduated in 1953 from Reliance High School in Wyoming. He joined the Air Force in 1954, and married Carol Joan Head on Dec. 23, 1954, in Gardena, Calif. After serving 10 years in the U.S. Air Force he went to work for El Paso Natural Gas Company, now Williams Company. He retired in 1991. He was a member of the BPOE 2021 and was active in the local lodge as well as the Utah Elk's Association. He served as Exalted Ruler from 1989-1990 and was District Deputy Grand Exalted Rule Utah South; and received several citations for outstanding service from the Grand Lodge. He was Utah State Elk of the Year in 1996-1997. His pursuits included golfing and fishing and being with his grandkids. He especially enjoyed watching them play sports. He is survived by his wife, Carol; daughters, Carolyn and husband Robert Young of Monticello, Cathy and husband Jody Squires of Elko, Nev., Maxine and husband Jeti Moberg of Louisville, Colo., and Gail and husband Darin Hawk of Moab; 17 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; his mother, Maxine Brown of Quartzsite, Ariz.; his sister, Marilyn and husband Frank Key of Pinedale; and brother, Bob Brown of Rock Springs. He was preceded in death by his father, Nolan G. Brown. A viewing took place Thursday, Jan. 31, from 6-8 p.m., at the Spanish Valley Mortuary, 886 N. 100 W. in Moab. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 9, 2002 DONALD M. WILLIAMS SACRAMENTO. Calif. - Military services for Donald M. Williams were conducted in Orangevale, Calif. on Jan. 23, 2002. Honors were presented by the VFW Honor Guard from his home post in North Highlands, Calif. Williams died at his home in Sacramento Calif. of a sudden heart attack on Jan. 17, 2002. Donald was born in Rock Springs on May 22, 1929, to Lester L. and Ada P. (Lee) Williams, who are deceased. He was also preceded in death by infant brothers, Lester Jr. and Darrell, and sisters, Gayle Ann and Beverly. Williams graduated from Reliance High School in 1947, and shortly afterward, joined the U.S. Navy, serving in the Pacific Theater, and was a veteran of the Korean War. He was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. After his discharge from the Navy, he entered into civilian service with the Air Force at McClellan AFB, Calif., where he served until his retirement. During his service with the Air Force, he traveled worldwide, supervising maintenance programs for USAF combat aircraft. During this service, he also served several touts in Vietnam, Supervising the F. 105 Thunderchief maintenance programs. Williams married Nancy Webster in Reno, Nev., in 1950. They were divorced in 1974. In 1977, he married Marie Jasette, who survives. He is also survived by sons, David of Woodland Hills, Calif., and James of Cameron Park, Calif.; daughters, Linda Johnston of Grass Valley, Calif., and Laura Williams of Sacramento, Calif., stepsons, Michael, U.S. Coast Guard, Alameda, Calif., and Shawn of Sacramento; one sister, Avis Joy Osborn of Colorado Springs, Colo., and several grandchildren and nieces and nephews. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 9, 2002 CHARLES F. POPE LEXINGTON, Neb. - Charles F. Pope, 78, of Johnson Lake, Neb., died Sunday, Feb. 3, 2002, at the Tri-County Hospital in Lexington, Neb. Services were Wednesday morning, Feb. 6, 2002, at 11 a.m. at the First Christian Church in Lexington with the Rev. K.C. BeDunnah officiating. Burial of the cremains were at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Ft McPherson National Cemetery in Maxwell, Neb., with military honors by the North Platte Honor Guard. He was born Jan. 2, 1924, in Montpelier, Idaho, to William and Gertrude (Famer) Pope. He was employed by the Union Pacific Railroad for 42½ years and also retired from the U.S. Army after 26½ years with the rank of Warrant Officer I. He was overseas in Europe in World War II and in the Korean War. He retired from the Nebraska National Guard in Kearney in January of 1984. On Oct. 17, 1963, he married Elizabeth "Betty Kitterer. They have made their home on Johnson Lake since 1965. He enjoyed fishing and more than 18 years of traveling with his travel trailer to see the sights and visit friends and relatives. Survivors include his wife of Johnson Lake; son, Charles Gary Pope and wife Karen of Green River; stepson, Lonnie Kitterer and wife Gloria of Johnson Lake; daughters, Jeannette Palmer and husband John and Debra Hardman and husband Rob, all of Green River; brothers, Richard and wife Muriel of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Bud and wife Violet of Urie; sisters, June McNeil of Green Valley, Ariz., and Ardyth Gerst of Council Bluffs, Iowa; 12 grandchildren, Jason Palmer of Green River, Greg Palmer of Grand Junction, Colo., Holly Pope of Salt Lake City, Ryan and Melissa Orton, K.C., Levi, Sadie and Mason Pope of Green River, Di Kitterer of Tokyo, Japan, Li Kitterer and Alexis Jimenez of Kearney; six great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and three sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 9, 2002 HIGHT M. PROFFIT EVANSTON - Funeral services for Hight M. Proffit took place on Saturday, Feb. 2, 2002, at 2 p.m. in the LDS Stake Center on 1225 Morse Lee St. Interment was in the Evanston City Cemetery. Proffit, 90, died at his residence on Jan. 30, 2002. He was born on July 17, 1911, in Goshen, Wilkes County, N.C., to Robert Lee Proffit and Marina Alverta MeNeil Proffit. He was a rancher all his life, and an avid public servant. He married Dorothy Ardall Marsh on June 22, 1938, in Coalville. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on March 6, 1970. Proffit was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where he served in many callings. He was in the scouting program, ho served in the Sunday school, he was the branch president over Rocky Mountain Health Care, and an extraction worker for Genealogy. Proffit served in many positions in the county and in the state of Wyoming. He was a Uinta County Commissioner for 24 years. He served on the Wyoming State Senate for eight years of public service, he also served two years in the House of Representatives, and served on the Judicial Nominating Committee, by appointment of the governor. He was a member of the Farm Bureau Association. He also served on the Wyoming State Board of Agriculture. His pursuits included the Jim Bridger Wagon treks, scouting, the 4-H program and Farm Bureau. He also loved being involved in the Bear River State Park, on the Bear River Compact Commission, as a Sulpher Creek Reservoir Developer, on the Uinta County Senior Citizen's Board and as an AARP Lobbyist. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy of Evanston; two sons, Larry Mac and wife Patricia Proffit of Dove Canyon, Calif., and Donald Hight and wife Claudia Proffit of Evanston; two daughters, Lola Emma and husband Mel Baldwin of Evanston, and Dorothy Deanne “D.D." and husband Daniel Richins, Star Valley; 28 grandchildren: and 41 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Lee and Martha Alverta Profit; brothers, Glenn, Benjamin, Cline, Oliver McNeil, Wade and Charlie; one sister, Lola Davis, and one grandson, Nathan Hight Proffit. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 16, 2002 OKAL “KATIE” LORETTA GOULD KIERNAN DAVISON Funeral services for Okal “Katie” Loretta Gould Kiernan Davison took place at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, 2002 at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion, B and Second St., Rock Springs, with the Rev. Russell Johnson officiating. Interment was in the Mountain View section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Mrs. Davison, 77, died Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2002 at her home in Reliance, of natural causes. She was born on July 28, 1924 in Custer, S.D., the daughter of Marion and Ida Gladys Cunningham Gould. She attended schools in Newcastle. She married John Thomas Kiernan in Thermopolis in 1943. He preceded her in death on Feb. 24, 1950. She later married Virgil Henry Davison on Dec. 15, 1956. He also preceded her in death on May 15, 1993. She was employed as a cook her whole life, retiring in 1990 after working for the Holiday Inn for 10 years. She is survived by six daughters, Judy Bowker and husband Wil of Rock Springs, Sandy Spracklin of Casper, Marie Williams and husband David of Cody, Jenny Arnett and husband Billy and Diana Smith and husband Buxx, all of Rock Springs, and Sandy Mezger of Glenrock; seven sons, Thomas Kiernan of North Carolina, W.C. Kiernan of Fayetteville, N.C., Jim Kiernan and wife Mary Jo of Rock Springs, Mike Kiernan of Reliance, Vic Davison and wife Kathy of Aurora, Colo., Dale Davison of Seattle and Douglas Spracklin of Wyoming; two brothers, Louie Gould and wife Joan of Upton and Bob Gould and wife Jody of Elko, Nev.; seven sisters, Betty Quick and husband Bill of Newcastle, Thelma Hall and husband Dan of Nevada Clara Spracklin of Glenrock, Anna Mae Stufft of Casper, Pauline Clark of Harwick, Mass., Kay Carpenter and husband Jean of Morall, Neb.; 37 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by both of her husbands; parents; two sons, David and John Davison; two grandchildren, John Kiernan and Wilanne Bowker; and three brothers, Lawrence, Pete and Aaron Gould. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 16, 2002 HANNAH HAY FORCE OAKLAND, Calif.—A service for family and friends of Hannah Hay Force was conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, 2002 at the Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs. Mrs. Force, 98, died Friday at Summit Hospital in Oakland, Calif., after a short illness. One of eight children, she was born in Rock Springs to John W. and Mary Blair Hay, and resided in Piedmont, Calif. for 62 years. Mrs. Force attended schools in Wyoming and Washington, D.C. She was a member of Claremont Country Club, the Francisca Club and the Junior League of the Greater East Bay and a former member of the Piedmont Garden Club. Survivors include one daughter, Nancy Newton of Lexington, Ky.; her son, Raymond C. Force III of Piedmont; her brother, Leonard W. Hay of Rock Springs; three grandchildren, N. Christopher Newton, William L. Newton and Mary Blair Bennett; and four great-grandchildren, Charles Dylan Newton, William C. Newton, Nicholas C. Newton and Hunter B. Bennett. She was preceded in death by her husband, George H. Force of Piedmont; her brothers, Archibald Hay and John W. Hay Jr.; and her sisters, Jane Hay and Lucy Johnson, Beulah Radford and Mary Hegewald. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 16, 2002 RODNEY WAYNE ROLLINS Services for Rodney Wayne Rollins took place at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2002 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, First Ward in Green River. Bishop Meacham conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery. Rollins, 89, of Green River, died at 6 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 16, 2002 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. He was a resident of Green River since 1920. He was born May 23, 1912 in Lyman, one of 10 children. He is the son of the late Hardy E. and Vilda Jenson Rollins. Rollins attended school in Green River. He married the former Lillian Mary Russell in Green River in 1933. They were late married in the LDS Temple, where their four children were sealed to them. She preceded him in death in 1985. Rollins was employed at the age of 14 with Union Pacific Railroad as a switchman-brakeman/conducted and retired in 1977. He was the local chairman of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen and belonged to the United Trainsmen Union for 31 years. Rollins was the originator of the Duel-Rights Agreement between UPRR Yardmen and roadmen. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and held various position in the church throughout his life. Other interests included hunting, fishing and spending his summers in Big Sandy and Boulder. Survivors include one son, Russell W. and wife Jenny Rollins of Green River; two daughters, LeeAnn and husband Tom Welstad of Bedford and Charlene and husband Jim Logan of Layton, Utah; 13 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lillian Mary Rollins; his parents, Hardy E. and Vilda Rollins; one daughter, Sonja Ault; three sisters, Ester Spence, Helen Marshall and Blossom Hicken; and one brother, Hardie Rollins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 16, 2002 WILLIAM H. ANDERSON BASIN - Private family interment for William Harold Anderson, 80-year-old former Buffalo resident who died Sunday at the Wyoming Retirement Home in Basin, took place in Willow Grove Cemetery. Anderson was born on June 18, 1921, in Manville, to Harvey and Mary Anderson. He grew up and received his education in Lost Springs. He joined the U.S. Army in September of 1942 and served in the European Theater during WWII with Charlie Company of the 90th Division of the 3rd Army. He was with General Patton when they crossed the Rhine. He was discharged in March of 1946 and in April of 1947 he was married in Douglas to Lulla Tarrant. They made their home in Douglas, where he worked in the oil fields. After his divorce, he lived in various parts of Wyoming and settled in Rock Springs, where he remarried and spent his working life. He became a resident of the Veteran's Home of Wyoming in 1977, where he lived until 1999. He then moved into the Amie Holt Care Center. He moved to the Wyoming Retirement Center in Basin in August of 2001. He was a lifetime member of the VFW and American Legion. His pursuits included woodworking and spending time in the mountains. He is survived by one daughter, Linda Webber and her husband, Bill of Buffalo; one half-brother, Malford Watson of Seattle; one grandson, Bill Webber and his wife Angie of Buffalo; and one great-granddaughter, Alescea of Buffalo. He was preceded in death by his parents and one great-granddaughter. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 16, 2002 DR. EDGAR WATERS BRYAN III KEMMERER Funeral services for Dr. Edgar Waters Bryan III took place on Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2002, at 1 p.m. in the Aspen Grove Baptist Church in Evanston. Funeral services also took place on Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Central Baptist Church in Spring Hill, La. Interment followed in the Spring Hill Cemetery. Bryan died at his home following a battle with cancer. He was born on Aug. 26, 1943, in New Orleans, La., the son of the Rev. Edgar Waters and Maggie Holstun Bryan Jr. From a young age he dedicated his life to preaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ. On July 30, 1986, he married Barbara Martin in Minden, La. Dr. Bryan was currently the director of Associational Missions for the Southern Baptists in Wyoming. He had pastored six churches in Louisiana, Arkansas and Mississippi, before being called to a ministry at First Southern Baptist Church in Powell. He ministered there for eight and a half year. While in Powell, Dr. Bryan also volunteered as a chaplain for the police department. He was an avid hunter and sportsman and a collector of guns. Surviving him are his wife, Barbara of Kemmerer, son, the Rev. Edgar W. and wife Autumn Bryan IV of Rock Springs; daughter, Tabitha and husband, the Rev. Ronnie Osborne of Castor, La.; two granddaughters, Megan and Anna Grace Osborne; mother, Maggie H. Bryan of Coushatta, La.; and a sister, Julia Bryan and husband Richard Miller of Sulpher, La. He was preceded in death by his father. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 16, 2002 ROBERT L. HENNESSEY Memorial services for Robert L. Hennessey were conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, 2002, at the Presbyterian Church on Main Street, Fort Laramie. The Rev. Bob Fry conducted the services. Hennessey, 70, 1508 Ninth St. No. 23, Rock Springs, died at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2002, at his home. He was a resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Belton, Mo. He was born in Morrill, Neb., on Aug. 24, 1931, the son of John and Lucille Sampson Hennessey. Hennessey was a liquor store manager for 25 years. Hennessey's interests included bingo, and caring for his family. Survivors include three sons, Ronald E. Hennessey of Belton, Mo., Robert "Daniel” Hennessey of Belton, and Gregory V. Hyson of Liberty, Mo.; three daughters, Diane Purviance of Rock Springs, Debra Hull of Lee's Summit, Mo., Suzan Hackett of Lori, Mo.; one sister, Pat Oliver of Fort Laramie; 11 grandchildren, and 11 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Vickie Lewis; one son, Leslie Hennessey; his parents; one sister, one brother, two grandchildren, and one great-grandson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 16, 2002 OSCAR LEROY DARDEN JR. Oscar Leroy Darden Jr., 53, of 312 Pinion St., Rock Springs, died at about 8 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2002. A resident of Rock Springs for the past two and one-half years and former resident of San Diego, Las Vegas and Colorado, Darden had been in ill health for the past one week. He was born on Oct. 23, 1948, in Dunn, N.C., the son of Oscar L. and Josephine Savelli Darden Sr. Darden attended schools in Erie, Pa., and graduated in 1965 and attended Gannon College at Erie, graduating with a degree in chemistry. He was employed as a substitute teacher in the Rock Springs and Green River schools. His interests included bird watching, painting and the outdoors. Survivors include his mother, Josephine Darden Smith of Desert Hot Springs, Calif.; one brother, Doug Darden and wife Maggie of Henderson, Nev.; one sister, Marcia Calder and husband Dick of Brea, Calif., and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father. Cremation has taken place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 16, 2002 CLARA JOAN HITT GUTHRIE, Okla. - Services for Clara Joan Hitt took place at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 15, 2002, at the Abemathy Funeral Chapel. Burial took place in the North Marshall IOOF Cemetery, Marshall, Okla. Mrs. Hitt, 73, of Guthrie, Okla., died on Feb. 13, 2002, in Guthrie. She was born on Feb. 4, 1929, in Near Antlers, Okla., to Leonard Brown and Francis Huck. She married Dale "Pete" Hitt on Feb. 14, 1946. Survivors include her husband, Dale "Pete" Hitt of Guthrie; three daughters, Anita Wall and husband Ray of Rock Springs, Jetta Kragovich of Rock Springs, and Donna Sigurdson and husband Randy of Kearney, Neb.; one son, Dale Dee Hitt of Rock Springs; two brothers, Leonard Brown of Liberal, Kan., and Mike Brown of Oklahoma City, Okla.; three sisters, Mary Kay Brown of Oklahoma City, Helen Hash of Oklahoma City and Esther Slaughter of Miami, Ariz.; eight grandchildren, and eight great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 16, 2002 ERNEST JOHN JOHNSON SALT LAKE CITY - Funeral services for Ernest John Johnson were conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 6, 2002, at Wasatch Lawn Mortuary in Salt Lake City. Entombment followed at Wasatch Lawn Memorial Park. Johnson died Feb. 3, 2002, in Salt Lake City. Johnson, the son of Alfred and Rose Johnson, was born May 23, 1922, in Potter, Neb. Johnson served in the Army Signal Corp in the Pacific during World War II. He worked at Mountain Fuel Supply Company, now Questar, for 37 years. He started in 1946 as an accountant clerk in Rock Springs, and ended his career in Salt Lake City as vice president of finance. Johnson is survived by his wife, Elsie, of 60 years; two daughters, Gene'e Dee Smith and husband Calvin D. Smith, and Barbara JeRae Smith and husband Frederick Albert Smith; three grandchildren, Ginger Kerr Smith, Ian Albert Smith and Christy Delriest Smith; and sister, Pauline Atkins Barney. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Rose Johnson, and his sister, Betty Rose Johnson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 16, 2002 DOUGLAS A. McPHAIL SHELBY, Mont. - Douglas A. McPhail, 70, died at his home in Shelby, Mont., Saturday, Jan. 26, 2002, due to heart failure and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease. He is survived by a son, Douglas Bruce McPhail of Spokane, Wash., daughter, Barbie and husband Dave Alvestad of Shelby; two grandchildren, Lindsay Alvestad and Tony Alvestad, both of Shelby; and two brothers, Robert McPhail and Malcolm McPhail, both of Billings. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Betty, in 1990; and a brother, William McPhail. Services will take place at a later date. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 16, 2002 ANTHONY “TONY” FRANK A memorial service for Anthony "Tony Frank took place on Saturday, Feb. 9, 2002, at noon at Wier's Mortuary Chapel in Crescent City, Calif. Frank, 41, 2154 Century Blvd, Rock Springs, died on Jan. 28, 2002, at his home. He was born on June 10, 1960, in Crescent City, Calif. Frank was a resident of Rock Springs for 23 years. He was employed as an oil rig floor hand for Key Energy for 23 years. Frank was a graduate of the Del Norte High School and attended Shasta Community Junior College where he was active in sports. He loved his Yurok heritage. Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Dixie and Robert Mann of Crescent City, Calf.; brothers and sisters, Myra Fiore of San Gabriel, Calif., Marlene Jamagen of Hoppa, Calif., Pam Frank of Crescent City, Gayle Frank of San Francisco, Davarous Frank of Redding, Calif., Ken Frank Jr. of Anderson, Calif., and Gerald Owen of Crescent City; grandmother, Annie Love of Witchepac, Calif.; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Kennay Frank Sr. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 16, 2002 MARY MALINDA BURNETT TUTTLE CASPER - A memorial service for Mary Malinda Burnett Tuttle, 83, was conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday at Christian and Missionary Alliance Church, 1725 S. Jackson, by Lawrence Berge. She died Feb. 10, 2002, at Wyoming Medical Center in Casper, after a brief illness. She was born July 5, 1918, in Caney, Okla., the daughter of John William and Nancy Maude Earhart Burnett. She grew up on a homestead in Oklahoma. On July 17, 1935, in Bokchito, Okla., she married B.O. "Birt" Tuttle. For many years she resided in Oklahoma, Texas, and Louisiana, before moving to Casper in October of 1990. She will always be remembered as "Mama" for her loving and caring ways. Along with her family and friends, her pursuits included bingo, fishing, dominos, and Deadwood, S.D., slot machines. She is survived by three daughters, Mary "Leona" Clark of Casper, Corina Wood of Lebanon, Mo., and Birdie Lorine Littrell of Green River; one son, John W. of Casper; 15 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1982; her parents; eight siblings; and her close companion of five years, Maurice Allen in 1988. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 16, 2002 MINNIE E. PEMBERTON ST. GEORGE, Utah—Minnie E. Pemberton died Feb. 17, 2002 at the St. George Care and Rehabilitation Center, after a brief illness Pemberton was born Minne Elizabeth Zurbucen in Winslow, Ill. on March 1, 1907. Her parents were Fred and Mary Louise Zurbuchen. The family moved to Billings, Mont. in 1912. She attended schools in Billings, where she graduated from Billings High School in 1925 as salutatorian. After graduation, she worked for the Midland National Bank and Standard Oil of Indiana. She married Herschel Pemberton on June 21, 1931. They had two children, Mary Lou and James. In 1934, the family moved to Rock Springs, where Herschel joined his father in the Big 4 Second Hand Store, which was on Pilot Butte Avenue where the Senior Citizens Center is now located. In Rock Springs, she was employed as bookkeeper for the Singer Sewing Machine store. After leaving Singer, she worked for the state of Wyoming Welfare Department. From 1959 until her retirement in 1976, she worked for the Oil and Gas Division of the United States Geological Survey. She has lived in St. George, Utah, the past six years. She served eight years as a Girl Scout leader and three years as assistant Cub Scout leader. She was a member of the First Congregational Church of Rock Springs, where she was a member of Circle III and served on the Hospitality Committee. Mrs. Pemberton was active in the Order of Eastern Star, where she received the Diana Award. Other activities included secretary of the Rock Springs Chapter of American Association of Retired Persons, four years as secretary of the Wyoming State Legislative Committee of AARP, and chairman of the Building Committee for the Senior Citizens Center Board of Directors of the Senior Citizens Center. Her hobbies were sewing, playing bridge, the outdoors, fishing and yard work. Her survivors are a daughter, Mary Lou Henderson; a son, James Pemberton; three grandchildren, Robert Henderson of Salt Lake City, Cindy Henderson of West Richland, Wash., and Laurie Wesely of Pocatello, Idaho; and one great-grandchild, Anya Marie Wesely. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 16, 2002 SAMUEL JACKSON PHELPS PROVO, Utah—Funeral services for Samuel Jackson Phelps took place Friday, March 1, 2002 at 2 p.m. at the Berg Mortuary Drawing Room Chapel in Provo, Utah, 185 E. Center St. Interment was in Rock Springs. Phelps died Feb. 26, 2002 in Orem, Utah. In 1933 he married his first wife, Leah Elizabeth James of Rock Springs and together they brought Sherman and Shirley into this union. Leah died in 1977. His pursuits included traveling and weekend trips, and helping people whether the need was great or small. He always bought flowers for the Phelps and James Families on important dates. He was a High Priest in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served as a scout leader, high councilman, financial clerk to many bishops and also as a stake financial clerk. He is survived by his wife, Jean Burgon Case, who is currently in the care of Orchard Park Nursing Home; children, Sherman and wife Sue Phelps of Pleasant Grove, Utah and Shirley and husband Marion Mangum of Hyrum, Utah; his stepchildren, Vincent and wife Karen Nuccitelli of Lehi, Utah, Kent and wife Teresa Gardner of Seattle, and Steven and wife Sunne Gardner of Thailand; eight grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 16, 2002 LELAND VENICE SCHULTZ LAS VEGAS—Services for Leland Venice Schultz took place at the Palm-Cheyenne Mortuary in Las Vegas. Memorial services will take place at a later date in Green River. Schultz, 84, of Las Vegas, died Thursday, Jan. 17, at a Las Vegas hospital. He was a former resident of Green River for many years. He was born Aug. 1, 1917 in Taber, Canada, one of 11 children. He was the son of the late Max Emil and Sarah Hannah Wilson Schultz. He moved from Canada to Green River with his parents in 1923 at the age of 6. Schultz attended school in Green River. He served overseas in the U.S. Army from 1943 to 1945 in the Asiatic-Pacific theatre of operations with the 1341st Engineers. Schultz married Helen Cattelan Hume in Elko, Nev., in 1956. She preceded him in death. He was employed as a painter with the Union Pacific Railroad in Green River until he retired. Schultz was a member of the LDS Church, UP Old Timers Lodge, Fraternal Order of Eagles and Veterans of Foreign Wars. His interests included hunting, fishing, and being a rock hound. Survivors include one stepson, Robert Cattelan Sr. and wife Brenda of Las Vegas; one stepdaughter, Kathy Crowell of Portland, Ore.; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister-in-law, Anita Schultz of Green River; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Schultz was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, six brothers and four sisters. Cremation has taken place. --- Green River Star, Feb 21, 2002 Reuben Lavere Meacham Reuben Lavere Meacham, 94, of Green River, died Feb. 8 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient for two days. He was born Aug. 8, 1907, in Tabor, Canada, the son of the late Darwin and Lilly Rogers Meacham. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a Rock Springs High School Class of 1925 graduate. He married Letitia Roberts in Salt Lake City on May 19, 1934. She preceded him in death in 1999. He loved gardening, hunting, fishing and spending time with his grandchildren. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, William and Ellie Meacham of Henderson, Nev.; one brother and sister-in-law, Clarence and Geneva Meacham of Kaysville, Utah; two sisters, Hazel Wilson and husband, Bob, of Alta Loma, Calif. and Lee Pitchford of Roy, Utah; six grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter and son-in-law, Jane Beveridge and Wallace Beveridge; one great-grandson, Eric Allen; three brothers Darwin, Walter and Eugene Meacham and three sisters, Reesa Jacobsen, Bonnie Meredith and Mary Ellen Meacham. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Green River Star, Feb 21, 2002 George Osselton George Osselton, 92, of Rock Springs died Feb. 13 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. He was born Jan. 28, 1910, in Wallsend, Newcastle on Tyne, England, the son of the late George and Mary Nealy Osselton. He attended schools in England and in Rock Springs. He married Helen Hakalahti in Manila, Utah in 1933. He had been employed at various businesses. He was a coal miner; a hospital attendant in Rock Springs and in Evanston; worked at Kolman Tire Center, was employed by the city of Rock Springs and served as mayor of Rock Springs from 1987 to 1991. He was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion, International Order of Old Fellows, Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 151 and Rebekah's. His interests included fishing, singing, playing the mandolin, painting, hunting, carpentry and all sports. Survivors include his wife, Helen "Ossie" Osselton of Rock Springs; two daughters and sons-in-law, Georgianna and Ken Stobbe of Loveland, Colo. and Charleen and Norm Hendrick of Fort Worth, Texas; one sister, Margaret Reay and husband, Stan, of Rock Springs; one sister-in-law, Virginia Osselton of Green River; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one nephew one great-nephew. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Thomas "Scotty" Osselton and a brother-in-law, John T. Reay. Funeral services were conducted on Feb. 16 at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion in Rock Springs. Father Russ Johnson conducted the services. Interment was in the Mountain View Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. The family respectfully requests that donations made in his memory be made to Respite Care. --- Green River Star, Feb 21, 2002 Christine "Chris" Taucher Christine "Chris" Taucher, 82, of Rock Springs, died Feb. 7 at her home after having been in ill health for the past two weeks. She was born Dec. 12, 1919, in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Frank and Mary Mrvich Cukale. She attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School with the class of 1937. She married Ben T. "Bosco" Taucher in 1945. He passed away in 1991. She had been employed by various businesses throughout Rock Springs. She worked in the Stansbury Coal mine as a thread bolter, and Bi-Rite Drug Store as a clerk for many years. She was a member of the Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, Fraternal Order of the Eagles Auxiliary, S.N.P.J. Lodge and A.F.U. Lodge. Survivors include two sons; Ben Taucher of Casper and Michael Taucher of Rock Springs; one sister, Celia Cukale; seven grandchildren, one great-granddaughter, her sister-in-law and dear friend Alice Cukale, several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Frances Jean; five brothers and seven sisters. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Feb. 11 at the Saint Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs. Father John Savio officiated. Interment was in the St. Joseph's Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 23, 2002 WILLIAM DOYLE BRANHAM Memorial services for William Doyle Branham were conducted in Wynne, wood, Okla. Branham, 85, of 310 R St., Rock Springs, died at 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, 2002, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County following a short illness. He was a five-year resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Oklahoma. He was born on July 4, 1916, in Wynnewood, Okla., the son of the late Roy Maci and Dealva Mae Livingston Branham. Branham attended school in Wynnewood, and graduated with the class of 1934. He married Billie Louise Graham, his high school sweetheart, in Angleton, Texas, on Dec. 28, 1937. She preceded him in death on Jan. 4, 1999. Branham managed Flint Engineering for 45 years and retired in 1982. He was a member of the Elks Lodge and Foxhill Country Club. He was happiest with a golf club in one hand and a cigar in the other. Survivors include one son, Robert P. Branham and wife Gail Branham of Torrington; four daughters, Rebecca A. Marshal and husband Jim of San Antonio, Texas, Susan G. Brannon and husband Jimmy of Rock Springs, Sally L. Webb and husband Larry of Brighton, Colo., and Cindy M. Dear and husband Kevin of Evanston; nine grandchildren, Johnny Brannon, Jody Mudd, Bill Sharp, John Paul Sharp, Lisa Marshall, Sam Branham, Will Branham, Wyatt Branham and Sara Willoughby; 11 great-grandchildren, Joel, Jacey, Jeremy, Matthew, Christopher, Tiffany, Brade, Morgan, Brooklyn, Joshua and Adam; four nieces, Jan, Jeannie, Jennifer and Jyl Dowd; and one nephew, Johnny Dowd. He was preceded in death by his wife, Billie L. Branham; his parents, Roy M. and Dealva Branham; and one sister, Virginia Dowd. Cremation has taken place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 23, 2002 SAM PEARCY DENVER, Colo. - Sam Pearcy, 37, died of cancer Thursday, Jan. 31, 2002, at his home in Denver. He was born in West Virginia on Oct. 7, 1964, the son of Jack Pearcy and the late Phyllis Boggs. He graduated from Farson. Eden School, Farson, in 1982, University of Wyoming in 1986, and recently from massage therapy school in Denver. He is survived by his father, Jack Pearoy of Cliff, N.M.; his sister, Valinda Harns and her husband Steve of Farson; his brother, Chanes Pearcy and his wife Carolyn of Cliff; four nieces, two nephews; three grand-nephews, and one grand-niece. He was preceded in death by his mother, Phyllis. The body was cremated and memorial services are pending. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 23, 2002 MARK LEE STALEY MOUNTAIN VIEW - Funeral services for Mark Lee Staley took place on Tuesday Feb. 19, 2002, at 11 a.m. in the Mountain View LDS Church. Interment followed in the Fort Bridger Cemetery. A memorial Service took place in his memory in Trinidad. Staley, 39, of Mountain View died Monday, Feb. 11, 2002, in Trinidad, West Indies. He was born on July 5, 1962, in Ogden, Utah, to Spencer Earl and Carolyn Bates Staley. He married Bobbie Jean Phillips and they later divorced. He was employed by B.S.I. as a Safety Engineer and worked in the natural gas industry. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His pursuits included hunting, fishing, boating, camping and golfing. Survivors include his parents, Spencer and Carolyn Staley, formerly of Mountain View and now of Thayne; daughter, Brandie Jean Staley, Gillette; brothers, LaVelle and wife Pam Staley of Mountain View, Russell and wife Debbie Staley of Las Vegas, David and wife Mary Staley of Salt Lake City, and Todd and wife Amy Staley of Bremerton, Wash.; sister, Sandra and husband LaVar Pitts of Susanville, Calif.; and grandmother, Bernice Bates of Morgan, Utah. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 23, 2002 THERESA ANNE VOOS POULSBO, Wash. - A memorial service for Therasa Anne Voos took place Saturday, Feb. 16, 2002, at 10 a.m. at SS. Cyril and Methodius Church in Rock Springs. Mrs. Voos, 49, died at home on Feb. 7, 2002. She was born Oct. 26, 1952. She and Fred Voos were married on June 10, 1972. After graduating from Ball State with a graduate degree in educa. tion, she and her husband moved west to Rock Springs. They settled down, began their teaching careers, raised a family, and began a life together. Voos' pursuits included teaching and she had a connection with all of her students. She would share her time with her family by attending school activities, dance recitals, and baseball and soccer games. Some of her fondest memories included backpacking, hiking and canoeing with family and friends in the mountains and on the rivers of Wyoming. Whenever possible, she would travel to the Tetons of Jackson Hole, a place where she felt at home with nature. This past August, she and her husband moved to Washington state to continue following their dreams. The mountains, forest, and oceans would offer them and their family even more ways to be close to and share the things that they all loved. She is survived by her husband Fred, and her three children, Melissa, Justin and Jonathan. --- Green River Star, Feb 28, 2002 Angela G. Beveridge Angela G. Beveridge, 66, of Rock Springs, died Feb. 21, 2002, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and Reliance, Mrs. Beveridge died following a sudden illness. She was born on Aug. 12, 1935, in Taos, New Mexico, the daughter of Manuel A. and Emelina Archuleta Garcia. She attended school in Reliance and was a graduate of the Reliance High School with the Class of 1954. She later attended and graduated from the Park's Business College in Denver. She was employed as a secretary for Standard Motor and later was employed by Mountain Fuel Supply Company as an insurance loss specialist. She began working for Mountain Fuel Supply Company on Feb. 8, 1960, and she retired on January 14, 1994. Beveridge was a member of the Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. She loved spending time with her mother, dog, nieces, nephews, great-niece and great-nephew Josiah Abram and Emmy Abram. She also enjoyed crocheting, sewing, gardening, and was an avid Wyoming Cowboy fan. Survivors include her mother, Emelino Garcia of Reliance; two brothers, Mickey Garcia of Rock Springs, and Tony Garcia of Las Vegas, N.M.; three sisters, Helen Abram and husband Vic of Rock Springs, Mary Madrid and husband Frank of Arroyo Seco, N.M., and Billie Carrillo and husband Louis of Reliance; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. She was preceded in death by her father Manuel A. Garcia and one brother John Elroy Garcia. A Mass of Christian burial was at 10 a.m. Feb. 26 at the Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. Father John Savio officated. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park in Rock Springs. --- Green River Star, Feb 28, 2002 James Martin Mehle James Martin Mehle, 70, of Rock Springs, died Feb. 25, 2002. A longtime Rock Springs resident, Mehle had been in ill health for the past three months. He was born June 25, 1931 in Rock Springs, the son of the late Martin and Christina Rahonce Mehle. Mehle attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School with the Class of 1950. He was a United States Navy veteran. He married Joyce Lucas at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church on Sept. 14, 1957. Mehle owned and operated Jim's Sharpening Service. He was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, Fraternal Order of the Eagles Aerie No. 151, and the B.P.O. Elks Lodge No. 624. Survivors include his wife, Joyce Mehle of Rock Springs; one son, James M. Mehle Jr.; two daughters, Cathy Mehle Spicer and husband Bob, and Chris Mehle Tyler and husband Ron, all of Rock Springs; grandchildren Jennifer Spicer Evans of Littleton, Colo., Tammi Spicer of Eugene, Ore., Richard Tyler of Denver, Taylor Mehle of Rock Springs, B. J. Soltis of Rock Springs, and Derek Soltis of Casper; several cousins, one uncle Cyril Rahonce and wife Paula of Rock Springs; and one sister-in-law, Ilene Mehle of Pinedale. He was preceded in death by his parents; two daughters, Tammy Mehle and Joni Mehle Soltis; and three brothers, Frank Mehle, Ed Mehle, and William Mehle. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 1 p.m. Feb. 27 at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway Ave., Rock Springs. The mass was officiated by Father Camillus Ellsperman. Military graveside services and interment was in the St. Joseph's Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Green River Star, Feb 28, 2002 George William Fabiny George William Fabiny, 83, of Rock Springs, died Feb. 23, 2002, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Fabiny had been in ill health for the past five months. He was born April 18, 1918, in Rock Springs, the son of the late John and Julia Murinko Fabiny. Fabiny attended schools in Rock Springs, and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School with the Class of 1936. He married Gloria Persilla in Green River on Oct. 29, 1938. Fabiny was employed with the Civilian Conservation Corp, and later as a coal miner for the Union Pacific Coal Company and at the Gunn-Quealy Mine. He retired in 1987. He was a member of the Saint Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, Fraternal Order of the Eagle's Aerie No. 151 and the Young At Heart Senior Citizen's Center. His pursuits included fishing, hunting, gardening and spending time with his family. Survivors include his wife Gloria of Rock Springs; two daughters, Darleen Fabiny and Gayle Platt, both of Phoenix; one son, George Fabiny and wife Linda of Blackfoot, Idaho; five grandchildren Bill Diehl and wife Landi of Winnemucca, Nev.; Robynn Haden and husband Mike of Rock Springs; Gary Slagowski of Castle Rock, Colo., Faun Fabiny of Blackfoot, and Zak Fabiny of Blackfoot; great-grandchildren Brittney Haden, Ty Haden, Lance Diehl, all of Rock Springs; Nichole McWhorter and Levi McWhorter of Evanston; Kelse Diehle of Winnemucca, Nev.; Nicholas Mamalis of Green River; Troy Slagowski and Kelley Slagowski of Castle Rock, Colo.; and Gavin Hutchinson of Evanston; two step-grandchildren, Cindy Maestas and husband Paul, and Kim Felderman and husband Kent; two sisters, Ann Painovich of Rock Springs, and Agnes Aho of Newcastle; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Andy, John, and Steve; two sisters, Louise and Katherine. Funeral services were conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 134 Elk Street, Rock Springs, Father John Savio officiating. Cremation will take place at the Vase White Mountain Crematory in Rock Springs. The family of George W. Fabiny respectfully requests that donations in his memory be made to the George W. Fabiny Memorial Fund, c/o North Side State Bank, P.O. Box 820, Rock Springs, Wyoming 82902-0820. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 2, 2002 DORIS JEANETTE COLLINS ENGLEWOOD, Colo. - Funeral mass for Doris Jeanette Collins was conducted on Feb. 16 at 2 p.m., at the Olinger Magnolia Mortuary with Jeff Holmes as officiant. Mrs. Collins died on Feb. 14, 2002. She was born Aug. 23, 1920, in Rock Springs, daughter of Frank Hughes and Doris Collins Hughes. She graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1939 and that same year she married Tom Collins. They had three children, Jeanette Yvonne, Marva Jean and Elizabeth June. Her daughter, Jeanette Yvonne, preceded her in death. The family remained in Rock Springs raising their children. Later in her life, she lived and worked in Santa Monica, Calif. While in California, she worked at the VA Hospital system and was an active member of the Christian Science Church. She taught Sunday school for many years and also for a time was the Second Reader in the church. After retirement in 1990, she relocated to Denver and continued her church activites and also became involved with the Salvation Army Senior Citizens. She was also an accomplished artist and her talents included art, crocheting and a variety of other crafts. She had many friends, some of them close friends, from her school days in Wyoming. She acquired many more friends in California and in Denver. She is survived by two daughters, Marva Jean Jackson and Elizabeth June Collins, both of Denver; three grandchildren, Brenda Evans of Michigan, Jeanette Ambrose of Colorado and Kim Colby of Arizona; six great-grandchildren; and one great-greatgrandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tom; mother, Doris; father, Frank; and sister, Rose Jones. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 2, 2002 MAJOR MATTHEW “MATT” DADICH EL PASO, Texas - A mass of the resurrection for Major Matthew "Matt" Dadich was said at St. Raphael Catholic Church on Friday, Feb. 22, 2002. Interment followed at Fort Bliss National Cemetery with military honors and also with graveside services by the PERs of the El Paso Elks Lodge. Dadich, U.S.A. (Ret.) of 7925 Hemlock St., El Paso, Texas, died at his home on Saturday, Feb. 16, 2002, after a lengthy illness. He was born on Aug. 15, 1922, in Rock Springs, the son of the late Chris and Helen Dadich. Dadich attended schools in Rock Springs with the class of 1941 and later enlisted in the U.S. Anny, making the military his career until his retirement from Fort Bliss, where he was stationed at different times, allowing him the opportunity to study to become a funeral director in El Paso. The love for this work began when he was still in high school. J. Warden Opie, who owned the Rogan Mortuary in Rock Springs, gave Dadich a job assisting at funerals and this began a life-long friendship between the two. Dadich was assistant manager of Martin's Funeral Home, El Paso; co-owner of Hill crest Funeral Home, El Paso; and manager of Sunset Funeral Home, El Paso, where rosary was attended by his family and many friends on Feb. 21. Dadich served in the Korean War and received a Battlefield Commission in 1951. He was also decorated with the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Good Conduct Medal and Letters of Commendations on many occasions. He was a veteran of World War II as well as the Korean War. He belonged to many organizations including the Knights of Columbus, American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Elks in El Paso, where he served as Exalted Ruler in 1975. He became Chaplain Emeritus of the Texas Elks Children's Services in 1999, and served on the Handicapped Children's Board for 20 years. Survivors include his wife, Marie Dadich; daughter and son-in-law, Deanne and Bill O'Rourke, all of El Paso; one grandson and wife, Billy and Jackie O'Rourke; one great-grandson, Will, all of San Antonio, Texas; one granddaughter, Erin O'Rourke of Round Rock, Texas; one sister, Mary Timlin of Rock Springs, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Helan Steele of Lebanon, Ore. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 2, 2002 MEGAN DeSPAIN PAONIA, Colo. - Memorial services for Megan DeSpain were held on Friday, Feb. 15, 2002, at 10 a.m., at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Paonia, Colo., with the Rev. Bill Nelson officiating. Mrs. DeSpain, a longtime Paonia resident, died Monday, Feb. 11, 2002, at the Delta County Memorial Hospital in Delta, Colo. She was 44. She was born to Arthur and Marjorie Barton Bertagnolli on Jan. 1, 1958, in Newcastle. She spent her childhood in Rock Springs and graduated from high school there in 1977. She continued her education at Western Wyoming College. She lived in Grand Junction, Colo., before coming to Paonia 21 years ago. She married Larry DoSpain on April 12, 1981, in Rock Springs. They were the parents of two children, Erin and Sean. The marriage was eventually dissolved. She worked for Chaco Sandals in Paonia, and was an EMT for North Fork Ambulance Association. She was also a member of the Wilson-Head American Legion Post No. 97 in Paonia. Her other interests included fishing, motorcycles, camping, rock and roll music, gardening and houseplants. Survivors include her children, Sean and Erin DeSpain, both of Paonia; two brothers, Kevin Bertagnolli and Quinn Bertagnolli, both of Rock Springs; a sister, Coleen Fischer of Fort Collins, Colo.; and her former husband, Larry DeSpain of Grand Junction. She was preceded in death by her parents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 2, 2002 JENNIE K. DOTSON A memorial service for Jennie K. Dotson took place at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, 2002, at the Green River United Methodist Church, 410 Upland Way, Green River. The Rev. Tom Barlow conducted the services. Memorial services will also take place June 28, 2002, in Sidney. Mrs. Dotson, 96, of 1445 Uinta Drive, Green River, died on Monday, Feb. 18, 2002, at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River. She was born on Oct. 17, 1906, in Astoria, Wash., to Hans J. and Thora Ougendal. She was a first generation American. Her parents were Norwegian immigrants, who were proud of their American citizenship. She was raised Lutheran, baptized May 23, 1907, at the Chinook Evangel Lutheran Church of Chinook, Wash. She was confirmed June 4, 1922. After graduating from Ilwaco High School in 1926, she attended the Washington State Normal School in Bellingham, Wash. She graduated Aug. 23 with the class of 1929. She immediately took a teaching position in Montana. She traveled to Montana on the Empire Builder, and taught at the Sanders School west of Sidney, Mont. She taught the children of two families, the Penningtons and the Johnsons, staying with the Johnson family. Dotson married Lora C. Dotson on Dec. 24, 1929, in Sidney, Mont. They moved to a farm in Sidney in 1942 and there they remained until 1991. She was a member of the Lonsdale Methodist Church in Sidney for more than 50 years. She lived with her daughter and son-in-law in Utah until 1994, and then moved to Green River. Survivors include one brother, Art Ougendal; three daughters, Marcella M. and husband Maurice Hurd of Lindsey, Texas, Margie L. and husband Kenneth Patch of Roanoke, Ind., Pepper “Marlene" and husand Gene Sattler of Green River; six granddaughters; one grandson; seven great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild, and 40 nieces and nephews. Mrs. Dotson was preceded in death by her husband, Lora Dotson in 1972; her parents, Hans and Thora Ougendal; one sister; and her infant daughter, Marilyn. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 2, 2002 GEORGE WILLIAM FABINY Funeral services for George William Fabiny were conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2002, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. John Savio conducted the services. George William Fabiny, 83, of 1112 11th St., Rock Springs, died at 5:05 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 23, 2002, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Fabiny had been in ill health for the past five months. He was born on April 18, 1918, in Rock Springs, the son of the late John and Julia Murinko Fabiny. Fabiny attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School with the class of 1936. He married Gloria Persilla in Green River on Oct. 29, 1938. Fabiny was employed with the Civilian Conservation Corp., and later as a coal miner for the Union Pacific Coal Company and later at the Gunn-Quealy Mine. He retired in 1987. He was a member of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, Fraternal Order of the Eagles Aerie No. 151 and the Young at Heart Senior Citizens Center. His pursuits included fishing, hunting, gardening and spending time with his family. Survivors include his wife, Gloria of Rock Springs; two daughters, Darleen Fabiny and Gayle Plait, both of Phoenix, Ariz.; one son, George Fabiny and wife Linda of Blackfoot, Idaho; five grandchildren, Bill Diehl and wife Landi of Winnemucca, Nev., Robynn Haden and husband Mike of Rock Springs, Gary Slagowski of Castle Rock, Colo., Faun Fabiny of Blackfoot, and Zak Fabiny of Blackfoot; great-grandchildren, Brittney Haden, Ty Haden and Lance Diehl, all of Rock Springs, Nichole McWhorter and Levi McWhorter of Evanston, Kelse Diehl of Winnemucca, Nicholas Mamalis of Green River and Troy Slagowski and Kelley Slagowski of Castle Rock; great-great-grandsons, Gavin Hutchinson of Evanston; two step-grandchildren, Cindy Maestas and husband Paul and their family and Kim Felderman and husband Kent and their family; two sisters, Ann Painovich of Rock Springs and Agnes Aho of Newcastle; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Andy, John and Steve; and two sisters, Louise and Katherine. Cremation has taken place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 2, 2002 PARKE MADSON Funeral services for Parke Madson were conducted by Madson's nephew, Bishop Rand Madson, at Wood Chapel of the Pines in Malad, Idaho. Prayers were offered by his brother, Grant and nephews, Larry Knight and Dave Radford. His niece Liz Radford read his life sketch, Rand Madson gave the eulogy and great-nieces Rachel Olson, Rebecca Davis and Elizabeth Radford sang "I Know That My Redeemer Lives," accompanied by Jeanelle Sparke. He was buried in the Ammon Cemetery with military rites performed by the Bonneville County Veterans' Team. Pallbearers were his nephews, Mike Madson, Stacey Madson, Clark Madson, Perry Madson, Craig Madson and Rand Madson. Honorary pallbearers were his brothers, Jack and Grant; brother-in-law, John Garrick, and nephews, Larry Knight and Earl Williams. Madson, 76, a former Western Wyoming Community College Professor of Economics, died of natural causes at his home in Idaho Falls, Idaho, Jan. 9. According to his brother, Grant and sister in-law, Bess, who were also Madson's neighbors and close friends, he had been in ill health for some time and died in his sleep. "We were very proud of him. He was a quiet, unassuming, nice guy and a very good friend. He and I had an exceptional, friendship," Bass Madson said. "He was very smart and was a very avid follower of the stock market. We lived in townhouses just two doors apart and we were with him every minute. We miss him very much." Former Dean of Academic Affairs Dave Kathka, now director of Sweetwater BOCES, said he remembers "Mr. Madson as a man who graced the college halls with a quiet competence and who added stability to the institution." Born April 28, 1925, in Malad, Idaho, Madson attended schools in Idaho, Utah and Wyoming. He earned a bachelor's degree in accounting and office practice from Brigham Young University and a master's degree from Indiana University and served with the U.S. Navy during World War II. In addition to teaching in WWCC's Business Department for about 25 years, Madson taught accounting at the L.D.S. Business College in Salt Lake City and at BYU in Provo. Although he moved to Idaho Falls seven years ago to be near his brothers Grant and Jack, Madson maintained a home in Reliance. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and studying economics and was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Survivors include his brothers; sister, Amelia Garrick of Laguna Beach, Calif; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers and two sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 2, 2002 BENJAMIN AARON MILLER PHOENIX - Services for Benjamin Aaron Miller took place at 1 p.m. Friday, Feb. 22, at the First Assembly of God Church with burial in Mountain Meadows Memorial Park. Miller, 18, of Payson, Ariz., died Friday, Feb. 15, in Phoenix. He was born July 21, 1983, in Mesa, Ariz. He was a former student of Payson High School. Survivors include his parents, Johnny and Cynthia Wall of Payson; sisters, Rebekah Hope Carpenter, Sharon Rose King and Sara Marie Wall; grandparents, Douglas and Barbara Patterson, Walt and Betty Miller and Raymond and Anita Wall; and many other family and friends. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 2, 2002 LINCOLN DOUGLAS PELLATZ DOUGLAS -- Funeral services for Lincoln Douglas Pellatz, 79, took place on Saturday, Feb. 23, 2002, at 1 p.m. at the Douglas Baptist Church in Douglas, with the Rev. Carl Steinle officiating. Interment was at Douglas Park Cemetery with military graveside rites conducted by Samuel Mares American Legion Post No. 8. Serving as pallbearers were Neal Neumiller, Michael Schilling, Jerry Nachtman, Carl Pellatz, Larry Reed and Marcus Tschacher. Honorary pallbearers were all his many friends. Pellatz died Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2002, at Wyoming Medical Center in Casper of natural causes. He was born April 8, 1922, in his paternal grandparents' home near Coresco, Neb., the son of Orville L. and Vena Ford Pellatz. His mother returned to the family homestead in the Dry Creek Community near Bill shortly after Lincoln Pellatz's birth. He attended the Dry Creek School, and graduated from Douglas High School in 1939. He worked at area ranches as a cowboy until he joined the Army Air Corps in 1942. He served his country from 1942-1945 as a bombardier aboard a B-24 Liberator in the Pacific Theater of World War II. He was a Second Lieutenant when he was discharged. He married Ruth Eleanor Johnson on July 30, 1944, in Douglas at the Congregational United Church of Christ Church. They lived in the Dry Creek Community until 1959 when they moved to Farson. They returned to Dry Creek in 1968 and moved into his parents' home on the family homestead. They lived there until 1981, when they moved to a new log home on the homestead. In 1993, he moved into Douglas, and in 2000, he moved to Casper to be near his daughter. He lived at the Shepard of the Valley for a short period. Pellatz was a member of the Samuel Mares American Legion Post No. 8, the Wyoming Stock Growers Association, and the Wyoming Farm Bureau. He enjoyed working his cattle, his horses, the company of a few good dogs, including Dingo and Shadow (No Good Black Dog). He was an avid cribbage player. His pursuits included literature, history, rock collecting and doing lapidary work. He was interested in prairie plants, especially the flowering ones, the birds of the grasslands, and the ever-present weather conditions. He is survived by his son, Robert Dean Pallatz of Douglas; his daughter, Joan Ruth Neumiller and husband Wayne of Casper; a brother, Donald and wife Betty Pellatz of Bill; sisters, Mary Nachtman of Douglas, June and husband Chuck Radford of Omaha, Neb., and Jewell and husband Earl Reed of Bill; granddaughter, Paula Michelle Schilling and husband Michael; grandson, Neal Patrick Neumiller and wife Marcia; two great-grandchildren, Joshua Schilling and Elle Neumiller, all of Casper; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 2, 2002 DONALD OLIVER TAYLOR A memorial service for Donald Oliver Taylor took place at the Methodist Church in Green River at 3 p.m. on Feb. 22, 2002. Taylor, 79, 253 College Walk Lane, Brevard, N.C., died at about 11 p.m. on Feb. 9, 2002. A North Carolina resident for the past four years and a former resident of Green River, Taylor died at his home. He has been in ill health for the past two years. He was born on Dec. 18, 1922, in Oil City, Pa., the son of Charles and Iva Taylor. He graduated from college with a Bachelor of Science degree in metallurgy and a P.E. license. He served in World War II in the 82nd Airborne Division and received the Bronze Star in Holland. He was employed by Allied Chemical as a metallurgical engineer. He retired in 1976. He was employed by Aramco Oil Co., Saudi Arabia for 10 years as division manager. Taylor's interests included camping, woodworking, and world traveling. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Taylor of North Carolina; one sister, Phyllis Lewis and husband Jack of Ohio; two sons, Donald Taylor and wife Marge of New Jersey and Dave Taylor and wife Gail of Green River; one stepson, Chris Gish of North Carolina; eight grandchildren, Patricia Taylor, Donny Taylor and Kimberly Taylor of New Jersey, Debbie Tolar and husband Andrew of Rock Springs, David Taylor and wife Katrin of Texas, Lisa Frackerdean and husband Sam of New York, Karen Becker of Kansas, and James Becker of Casper. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Iva Taylor, and first wife, Audrey Taylor. --- Green River Star, Mar 7, 2002 Helen Rose Stefoin Helen Rose Stefoin, 92, of Rock Springs, died Feb. 21 at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs. She was born on May 30, 1909, in Cleveland, the daughter of Stephen and Magdelina Gall Havrilo. She married Rudolph S. Stefoin on Oct. 25, 1926, in Rock Springs. He preceded her in death on November 19, 1988. She was a member of the PTA, Homemakers and the Young At Heart Senior Citizens Center. She was also a member of the Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Her interests included crafts and her family. Survivors include her son, Rudolph S. Stefoin and wife Maxine of Albuquerque, N.M.; two daughters, Shirley A. Dermody of Riverdale, Utah and Helen R. Beck of Green River; two brothers, Steve Havrilo and wife Marion of Salt Lake City, and Mike Havrilo and wife Donna of Rialto, Calif.; one sister, Elizabeth McCrann of Rock Springs; eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, two brothers, Andy and John Havrilo and one sister, Madeline "Mauveen" Williams. A mass of Christian burial was at 10 a.m. Feb. 28, at the Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. Father John Savio officiated. Interment was in the St. Joseph's section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery, arranged by Fox Funeral Home, funeral directors. --- Green River Star, Mar 7, 2002 John C. Tolar John C. Tolar, 78, of Rock Springs, died last Friday morning at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient for the past one week. A long time Rock Springs resident, Tolar had been in ill heath for the past six years. He was born in Rock Springs on April 28, 1923, the son of the late John and Mary Trojar Tolar. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School with the Class of 1941. He married Norma L. Krasovec on April 26, 1952, in Rock Springs. He was a United States Army veteran of World War II. He was employed by the Union Pacific Railroad for 37 years, and was a demiurge clerk at the time of his retirement in November of 1984. He was a member of the Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, the S.N.P.J. Lodge, AARP and the Union Pacific Old Timers Club. His pursuits include fishing, hunting, and gardening. Survivors include his wife Norma L. Tolar of Rock Springs; one son Mark Tolar and wife Sharon of Arvada, Colo.; three sisters, Mary Allgier of Sacramento, Calif., Frances Krichbaum of Pocatello, Idaho., and Annie Walker of Salt Lake City; two grandchildren, Jeanette Tolar Mitchell and Travis Tolar, both of Arvada, Colo.; and one great-grandson, William Mitchell also of Arvada. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers-in-law, Harrison Krichbaum and Alfred Walker. A mass of Christian burial was celebrated yesterday at the Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs. Father Camillus Ellsperman officiated. Military graveside services and interment was in the Saint Joseph's section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 9, 2002 MARGARET “MARGE” LANGE JAMES Funeral services for Margaret “Marge” Lange James were conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 2, 2002 at Pilot Butte LDS Ward in Rock Springs. Interment took place in the Mt. View section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Mrs. James, 96, of 1332 Cottonwood Drive, Rock Springs, died at 1 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2002 at the home of her daughter after a lengthy illness. She was born Nov. 22, 1905 in Salt Lake City, the daughter of August F. and Emma Mattick Lange. She attended schools in Salt Lake City. She married Edwin E. James on Oct. 14, 1930 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. He preceded her in death on Feb. 17, 1989. She was active in the Women’s Club, Young-At-Heart Senior Citizen’s Center and Heart To Heart Adult Day Care. Mrs. James was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, having served in many positions in the Relief Society, Primary, Sunday School and Mutual. Her interests included gardening, dancing and crafts. Survivors include her four daughters, Joan Dewey and husband Daron of Rock Springs, Carol Lindsey and husband Bill of Bountiful, Utah, Elaine Homer and husband Russ and Marilee Vlam, all of Sandy, Utah; one sister, Elsa Lange Bluhm, 104, of Salt Lake City; 16 grandchildren, Steven and Penney Dewey, Bruce and Denis Dewey, all of Rock Springs, Scott and Susan Dewey of Green River, Diane and Kevin Horn of Bountiful, Gayle and Mark Mishler of Garden Valley, Calif., Lisa and Russ Scovi of Centerville, Utah, Jana Walls of Las Vegas, Conley and Kami Lindsey of Bountiful, Austin and Amy Lindsey of Woods Cross, Utah, Keith and Kristen Homer and Cindi and Nate Green, all of Salt Lake City, Sheila and Stephen Carroll of Atlanta, Craig and Gretchen Homer of Delmar, New York, Brand Homer, Janelle Homer and Aimee Vlam, all of Sandy, Utah; 38 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edwin; parents; one sister, Maria; three brothers, Hans, Bruno and Carl; and one son-in-law, Alvin Vlam. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 9, 2002 BURCHAL INEZ KELLEY Graveside services and inurnment for Burchal Inez Kelley took place at noon Saturday, March 2, 2002, at the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. A memorial service took place at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 2, 2002 at the First United Congregational Church in Rock Springs. The Rev. Jeanny House conducted the services. Honorary pallbearers were Ken Harris, Steve Harris, Albert Harris, Tracy Harris, Chris Harris, P.J. Harris, James Kelley, Michael Harris, Jessica Harris and Greg Harris. Kelley, 91, of 127B Reliance Road, Reliance, died at 9:19 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2002 at her home of 44 years. She was a resident of Reliance for the past 76 years and former resident of Ames, Iowa. Mrs. Kelley attended schools in Rock Springs. She married James Pryde Kelley on March 2, 1929, and he preceded her in death. Mrs. Kelley was the postmaster at Reliance for 19 years. She was a longtime member of the First United Congregational Church, lifetime member of the Republican Party, Girl Scout leader and head of the nursery at the First United Congregational Church for 20 years. Mrs. Kelley’s pursuits included reading, crocheting, knitting and most of all corresponding with family and friends. Survivors include one son, Hugh Kelley and wife Dora of Rock Springs; one daughter, Margaret Taylor and husband Hal of San Jose, Calif.; son-in-law, Richard Harris of Pinedale; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, James; son, James; and daughter, Patricia. Cremation has taken place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 9, 2002 STELLA CASE DEVRIES OGDEN, Utah - Funeral services for Stella Case DeVries were conducted at Lindquist’s Ogden Mortuary in Ogden. Interment took place at Lindquist's Washington Heights Memorial Park. Mrs. DeVries, 78, died Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2002, after an extended illness. She was born Nov. 18, 1923, in Mt. Emmons, Utah, to Fred Earl Case and Stella Pearl Case. She married William "Bll” DeVries on Feb. 14, 1950, in Ogden, Utah. She worked at Meridian Publishing Company as a layout artist. She loved spending time with her family and grandchildren, bowling, dancing and crocheting. She was a member of the LDS Church. Survivors are three brothers and their spouses, Carl and wife Clair Case, Indianapolis, Ind., Glenn and Joyce Case of Alabama, and George and Connie Case of Salt Lake City; four sons and one daughter and their spouses, Robert and wife Linda DeVries and Bill and wife Karen DeVries, both of Roy, Utah, Sam and wife Debby DeVries and Ben and wife Bev DeVries, both of Green River, and Pearl DeVries of Rock Springs; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, William DeVries; parents, and six brothers, Fred and Pearl Case, Stanley Case, twin Gordon Case, Art Case, Lynn Case, Fred Case and Joe Case. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 9, 2002 MARY ELAINE HELMS ROCK SPRINGS - Mary Elaine Helms, 72, of 3907 Madison Drive, Rock Springs, died at 7:30 a.m. Thursday, March 7, 2002, at her home. She was a longtime resident of Rock Springs, and former resident of Rawlins. She was born on Aug. 11, 1929, in Fort Morgan, Colo., the daughter of the late William F. and Eva Pearl Moore Brown. Helms had been employed as a waitress for 60 years at various restaurants. Survivors include three sons, William M. Helms and Dennis W. Helms, both of Rock Springs, and Robert M. Helms of Morrison, Colo. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister. Cremation has taken place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 9, 2002 DAVID KOMINSKY KEMMERER - Funeral Mass for David Kominsky took place on Tuesday, March 5, 2002, at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick's Catholic Church. Rosary took place Monday evening at 7 p.m. Interment was in the Kemmerer Cemetery. Dr. Kominsky, 69, died on Feb. 28, 2002, at the University Hospital in Salt Lake City. He was born on Nov. 30, 1932, in Kemmerer, the son of John and Lucille Boyle Kominsky. On Aug. 20, 1955, he married Dolores Joan "D.J." Bertagnolli in Kemmerer. He was a dentist in Kemmerer until retiring in 1993. He was also a member of St. Patrick's Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. He was an active member of his parish and community. He was an avid sportsman. His pursuits included fishing, men's softball, golf and basketball. He served on the South Lincoln Hospital Board, the school board and the town council. He was active with the Boosters. He was also an active member of the state and district Dental Association and a lifetime member of American Dental Association. He worked as a dentist for 35 years. He is survived by his wife, D.J. of Kemmerer; son, Dr. John Kominsky of Billings, Mont.: daughters, Ann and husband J.D. Bennett of Boulder, Susie and husband Dr. Putnam Scott of Seattle, Milissa and husband Al Brayton of Belgrade, Mont., and Joni and husband Gregg Dietz of Manhattan, Mont.; mother, Lucille Kominsky of Kemmerer; sister, Patricia Wagner of Kemmerer; and 11 grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 9, 2002 BESSIE E. LUSK CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas - Funeral services for Bessie E. Lusk took place at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 2, 2002, at St. Paul United Methodist Church at 1202 Sam Rankin, with Rev. Troy Bell officiating. Interment followed at Rosehill Memorial Park. Mrs. Lusk, 80, died on Feb. 26, 2002. She was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church, where she served on Usher board for 10 years and was also a member of the Youth Bible Class. She was a wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. Her pursuits included sewing and taking care of her family. She was a U.S. Army veteran. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Thomas L. Lusk; her three daughters, Gwendolyn J. Huff of Corpus Christi, Texas, Vickie Lusk of Green River and Tommie Lusk and husband Don White of Duncanville, Texas; four sons, Ronald and wife Constance Lusk of San Bernardino. Calif., Paul G. Lusk of Fort Worth, Texas, Philip W. Lusk of Dallas and Morgan L. Lusk of Corpus Christi; 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; one sister, Ernestine Powell; and three brothers, Clabion and wile Clartha Booker, Leander and wile Dorothy Booker and Samuel and wile Cleo Booker, all of Corpus Christi. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 9, 2002 PEARL M. WINNER Pearl M. Winner, 85, of Green River, died at 2:40 p.m. Tuesday, March 5, 2002, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, where she had been a patient for the past one week. She was born in Minneapolis, Minn., on Dec. 8, 1916, the daughter of the late Clarence and Violet Trano. Mrs. Winner attended schools in Los Angeles, and graduated from Hollywood High with the class of 1922. She married Perry M. Winner in 1936 in Hollywood, Calif. Mrs. Winner was employed by Pacific Northwest Bell Telephone Company for 39 years and she retired in 1978. Her hobbies included reading, crocheting and spending time with her family. Survivors include one son, Ronald Winner; one daughter, Cheryl and husband Jim Osborn; 11 grandchildren, and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Perry M. Winner; parents, Clarence and Violet Trano; and two sons, Warren Winner and Jeffrey Winner. A family viewing took place at 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, March 7, 2002, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Funeral services and interment took place in Portland, Ore. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 9, 2002 THOMAS C. YOUNG Funeral services for Thomas C. Young were conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 2, 2002, at the Aspen Mountain LDS Ward in Rock Springs. Young, 83, of Rock Springs, died at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2002, at Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs. He was born on Aug. 8, 1918, in Canton, China, the son of Leon Shim and Lai Wan Seto Young. Young attended school in Pui Ying High School in Gwongzhou, China, graduating in 1936. He then attended the Great China University in Shanghai, China. In 1939, he also attended Kemmerer High School Adult Education in Kemmerer for one year. He married Jennie Wong on Feb. 20, 1941, in Kowloon, Hong Kong. He worked as a chef at the Holiday Inn for 13 years, retiring in 1988. He was also the owner of the Western Cafe. He was a member of the Rotary Club and The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His interests included gardening and cooking. Survivors include his wife, Jennie of Rock Springs; one daughter, Debbie Liu of Honolulu, Hawaii; four sons, Daniel Young of Sandy, Utah, David Young of San Antonio, Texas, Dennis Young of Rock Springs and Darrell Young of San Jose, Calif.; 12 grandchildren; and three brothers, George Young of Laramie, Donald and Eddie Young, both of California. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister. Cremation has taken place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 9, 2002 LARRY M. WALKER NEWTON, Iowa - Services for Larry M. Walker took place at 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 2, at Community Heights Alliance Church in Newton. The Rev. Lary Spader, senior pastor of the church, officiated. Burial took place at Newton Union Cemetery. Walker, 61, of 2136 E. 60th St. S., Newton, Iowa, died Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2002, at Skiff Medical Center of congestive heart failure. He was born Feb. 12, 1941, in Knoxville, Iowa, the son of Albert Lee and Marjorie Pearl Martinache Walker Ranta. He graduated from Newton High School with the class of 1959. He married Ina Newell on May 13, 1960, in Newton. He retired after 30 years as a postal clerk in 1997. He was a banker at Prairie Meadows in Altoona, Iowa. He also served on the police force in Wilcox, Ariz., and as postmaster in Reliance. He was a long-time board member of Jasper County Federal Employees Credit Union and Cub Master in Boy Scouts. His pursuits included activities with his grandchildren. Survivors include his wife, Ina Walker of Newton; sons, Larry L. and Jackie Walker and Kristopher Walker, both of Newton; daughters, Laurie Smith, Tracie and husband Bill Lisk and Trisha and husband Jett Guthrie, all of Newton; 15 grandchildren; brothers, Michael Walker of Rock Springs and Robert Walker of Englewood, Colo.; and sister, Margaret Ann DuChene of Ames, Iowa. He was preceded in death by his parents and stepfather, Bill Ranta. --- Green River Star, Mar 14, 2002 Colomba Corona Colomba Corona, 94, of Rock Springs, died March 8 at the Sage View Care Center where she had been a patient for the past 10 years. She was born on Feb. 9, 1908, in Vinchiaturo, Italy, the daughter of the late Carmine and Rosa Yatower Iadovito. She attended schools in Italy and married John Corona in 1929 in Vinchiaturo. They came to the United States in the summer of 1920. He preceded in her in death in 1974. She was a housewife who enjoyed her family and in her early years, added to the family income by babysitting, cleaning houses and doing ironing. Her hobbies were working in the yard and for many years, she cultivated a large garden. She was very active in the Sweetwater County Fair, winning many ribbons, including several grand champion ribbons for culinary entries. She loved picking dandelions and distributing them among her friends and she was an avid bingo player. She also enjoyed dancing and visiting with her many friends in Rock Springs and Winton. She was a member of the Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Tony Corona, of Denver; two daughters, Rosemary Callas and husband, Jim, of Rock Springs and Antonia Paravincini of Bondurant and Salome, Ariz.; one sister-in-law, Angela Iadovito of New York; six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Maria DiSanoa and Filomena Corona; four brothers; Joe, Pete, John and Tony and one son-in-law, Rudy Paravicini. A mass of Christian burial was celebrated yesterday at the Saint Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs. Father John Savio officiated. Interment was in the Saint Joseph's Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 16, 2002 EDWIN SWANSON Funeral services for Edwin Swanson were conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, March 11, 2002 at the First Congregational Church in Rock Springs. The Rev. Jeanny House conducted the services. Masonic graveside services and interment was at the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Frank Angeli, John Krmpotich, Paul Blount, Jack Carr, Ray Black and Calvin Ragsdale. Swanson, 94, of 1325 Sage St., Rock Springs, died at 11:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, 2002, at the Sage View Convalescent Center. He was a longtime resident of Rock Springs and Superior. He was born on April 4, 1907 in Superior, the son of Erny and Ellen Lydia Larsen Swanson. Swanson attended schools in Superior and Bridger Valley, and attended a technical school in Milwaukee, Wis., and later became a master electrician. Swanson was married to Mabel Stavran on June 24, 1934 in Manila, Utah and she preceded him in death on Feb. 22, 1992. He was employed by Colony Coal Company and in 1942 opened Swanson Coal Mine. Swanson retired in 1979. He was a 65-year member and Past Master of the Masonic Lodge No. 12 AF and AM, a member of the Korein Temple of Shriners in Rawlins, and the Scottish Rite of freemasonry in Cheyenne, member of Knights Templar of Denver, and the York Rite. Survivors include his daughter, Karen Arambel of Rock Springs; one stepsister, Isabella Iiams of Salt Lake City; one stepsister-in-law, Dorothy Gibbs of Sheridan; one grandson, Robert Arambel Jr. and wife Carrie of Holly, Colo.; two granddaughters, Margaret “Peggy” Espy and husband James of Savery and Jane Ann Kadillak and husband Matthew of Golden, Colo.; four nephews, Everett Johnson and wife Lois of Rock Springs, Curtis Swanson of Las Vegas, Dennis Swanson of Livermoore, Calif., and Sig Stavran and wife Norma of Grand Junction, Colo.; two nieces, Nadine Swanson-Vinatieri of Bartlesville, Okla., and Judy Neivns of Temecula, Calif.; and three great-grandsons, Logan Arambel, Tanner Arambel and Michael Espy. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mabel Swanson; parents, Erny and Ellen Swanson; son-in-law, Robert P. Arambel; five sisters, Ida Peterman, Frieda Ticoulet, Joyce Scheufele-Nevins, Mae Hunter and Ellen Swanson; one stepsister, Mazie Hunter; one brother, Frank Swanson; and one stepbrother, Charles Gibbs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 16, 2002 GEORGE FIGUEROA LANDER - Memorial services for George Figueroa took place on Saturday, March 9, 2002, at 2 p.m., at the Chapel of Mount Hope, Hudson's Funeral Home. The Rev. Ted Holmquist, from the Church of the Nazarene, officiated. Lander resident George Figueroa, 50, died Monday, March 4, 2002, at the Lander Valley Medical Center. Figueroa was born on May 30, 1951, in Napa, Calif., to W.P. and Mary Lee Hodges Figueroa. He graduated from high school and attended two years at Napa Junior College. He met Vickie Stephenson and spent many years with her and eventually asked her to be his bride. They were married on March 1, 1997, in Reno, Nev. They lived in California, Casper, Rock Springs, and most recently in the Lander area. Much of his life was spent as a carpenter and roofer. He was said to be good al building things with wood. He was also considered a craftsman, tinkering with odds and ends. He was also known for his craftsmanship in making knives. He loved the outdoors. Some of his favorite pastimes included fishing and camping with his family and friends and spending time with not only his own two girls, but also his wife's twins. Survivors include his wife, Vickie, of Lander; his mother, Mary Leo; his children, Jennifer Barnes and Amy Figueroa of California, and Michael Schneider and Michelle Lugue; three grandchildren, Christian, Athena and Jovanna; his dog, Shebok; brother, Marvin Smith of California; and many brothers and sisters-in-laws. He was preceded in death by his father, grandparents, Roy and Georgia Jones, and a brother, Floyd Creason. Cremation has taken place. --- Green River Star, Mar 21, 2002 Katharine King Katharine King, 63, of Rock Springs died March 13 following a lengthy illness with cancer. She was a longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Scottsbluff, Neb. She was born in Fairbury, Neb., July 30, 1938, the daughter of the late Christian and Ethel Wells Sinn. She went to school in Thayer County, Neb., and was a 1956 graduate of Alexandria High School. She attended Fairbury Junior College and Doane College in Nebraska. She taught for 2 years in a rural school in Thayer County. She later received an associates degree from Western Wyoming Community College. She married Wilford King in Kimball, Neb., on July 7, 1962. She was employed by various newspapers in Nebraska as a typesetter. After moving to Rock Springs, she and her family delivered newspapers for the Rocket Miner for 25 years. She was employed by H&R Block for the past 7 years. She enjoyed all sorts of handiwork, especially knitting and quilting. She also enjoyed all sorts of outdoor activities including hunting, fishing and traveling. She was dedicated to community activities and serving her friends and neighbors. Survivors include her husband; one son, David King and wife Cynthia of Fountain Valley, Calif.; and one daughter, Carrie King of Aurora, Colo.; two sisters, Margarite Wolf and husband Dale of Valparaiso, Neb., and Janice Keyser and husband Jim of Broken Bow, Neb.; one brother, Chris Sinn and wife Mary Lynn of Guide Rock, Neb.; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were March 18 at Fox Funeral Home in Rock Springs. Rev. Jesse Ybarra officiated. Interment was in the Mountain View Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. The family of Katherine King requests that memorial in her honor be made to Faces of Hope Cancer Support Group P.O. Box 6314, Rock Springs, WY or Hospice of Sweetwater County, 809 Thompson St., Rock Springs. --- Green River Star, Mar 21, 2002 Dolores A. Nickolas Dolores A. Nickolas, 70, of Rock Springs, died last Monday morning at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, she died following a lengthy illness. She was born April 21, 1931, in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Adonis and Myrtle Crapo Romero. She attended schools in Rock Springs. She married Harry Nickolas in Rock Springs on May 29, 1976. She was a desk clerk, ticket salesman and freight clerk for the Greyhound Bus Lines and retired in 1993. She loved spending time with her family and was an avid bingo player. Survivors include her husband Harry of Rock Springs; one son Charles Eugene Bynon and wife Karen of Rock Springs; one daughter Jeannette Vensor of Rock Spring; three brothers, Ralph Romero and wife Velma of Rock Springs, Ren Romero and wife Sue of Farson, and Roy Romero and wife Marcella of Rock Springs; four sisters, Jeanne Forsgren and husband Dean of Evanston, Louise Cary and husband Ron of Green River, Retha Blakely and husband Dale of Rock Springs, and Victoria Lynn Holdredge of Rock Springs; five grandchildren, Stephen Anastos and wife Stacie of Rock Springs, Jose Vensor and Michael Vensor of Rock Springs, Clayton E. Bynon of Australia, Amanda Bynon of Arizona, Mercedes Guilford, Alexis Anastos, Robert Elmer Bynon, Katy Annie Bynon, and Joyce Sue Anderson Bynon; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Lee Morton; one step-son, Leonard James Bynon; and two brothers, Adonis Romero Jr. and Robert Romero. Funeral services were conducted at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. The Very Rev. Lukas Kotzakis officiated. Cremation was at the Vase White Mountain Crematory. --- Green River Star, Mar 21, 2002 Elsie M. Pandalis Elsie M. Pandalis, 89, of Rock Springs died last Monday at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, where she had been a patient for one day. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, she died following a brief illness. She was born Aug. 12, 1912, in Bessmer, Mich., the daughter of the late John Elias and Tyyne Marie Yliluoma Soderland. She attended schools in Michigan, Rock Springs and Miami, Ariz., where she graduated. She attended and graduated from Beauty School in Salt Lake City, and lived in the Beehive House. She married Gust Pandalis in Manila, Utah, on Nov. 25, 1936. They later divorced. She was employed by the Park Hotel for many years and retired as a clerk. She also for many years was employed by her husband's family at Andy's Supper Club. She enjoyed taking care of her plants, spending time with her family and babysitting her great-grandchildren. She also enjoyed lunches at the Young at Heart Senior Citizen's Center. She was a member of the Young at Heart Senior Citizen's Center and past member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Auxiliary #151, and the B.P.O. Elks Auxiliary #624. Survivors include two sons, Andrew G. Pandalis and wife Janice of Rock Springs, and John A. Pandalis and Bonnie of Rock Springs; one brother, Edwin "Sodie" Soderlunda and wife Connie of Rock Springs; ten grandchildren, Peggy Pankey and husband John of Englewood, Colo., Lisa Marchetti and Dennis of Rock Springs, Michael Hamilton of Rock Springs, Tanya Pandalis of Mesa, Ariz., Ramona Pandalis of Boise, Idaho, Phillip Pandalis and wife Pam of Scottsdale, Ariz., Kyla Leyba of Logan, Utah, Kendra Pandalis of Rock Springs, Mishelle Singleton and husband Carie of Kunda, Idaho, and Kevin Ranta of Rock Springs; and sixteen great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Mary Mae Green; one sister-in-law, Elizabeth Pandalis; and an uncle and aunt, Auto and Senjia Koski. Funeral services were conducted at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs last Friday. Rev. Jeanny House conducted the services. Interment was in the Mountain View Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. The family respectfully requests that donations made in her memory be made to the Young at Heart Senior Citizen's Center, 538 Pilot Butte Ave., Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 23, 2002 EDOUARD ALLEN BERSCHE Funeral services for Edouard Allen Bersche were conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 19, 2002 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. The Rev. Daniel Holthus conducted the services. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Bersche, 62, of 625 Fourth Ave. W., Rock Springs, died at 2 p.m. Friday, March 15, 2002, at the Sage View Care Center. He was a lifelong resident of Rock Springs. Bersche was born on Oct. 28, 1939 in Denver, the son of Vic and Hazel Porter Bersche. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1957. He later served in the U.S. Navy. Bersche was employed by Halliburton Oil Services as a bookkeeper and later worked for Vaughn’s Plumbing and Heating. His interests included fishing, playing pool and spending time with his family. Bersche is survived by his mother, Hazel Bersche of Rock Springs; three sons, Vance Bersche of Center, Neb., Vince and wife Naomi Bersche of Ft. Collins, Colo., and Vic Bersche of Lincoln, Neb.; one brother, Clayton Bersche of Mesa, Ariz.; two sisters, Anne Frisbee of Worland, and Kathryn McFarland of Rock Springs; three grandsons; two granddaughters; one great-grandson; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Vic Bersche. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 23, 2002 DESTINY LEONE LAVER Funeral services for Destiny Leone Laver were held at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 21, 2002 at the Rock Springs LDS Ward Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Destiny Leone Laver, 11 months old, died on Saturday, March 16, 2002 at Primary Children’s Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. She was born March 18, 2001 in Rock Springs, the daughter of Trace Lynn and Melissa Dawn Murray Laver. Her interests were her mom and dad and her brother, Rick. Survivors include her parents; brother, Rick, all of Green River; her grandparents, Robert and Connie Murray of Riverton; Norma and Lynn Laver of Rock Springs and Duane Greve of Kimballton, Iowa; great-great-grandparents, George and Vera Murray Sr. of Vernal, Dorothy Pittson of Manning, Iowa and Vera Laver of Harlin, Iowa; four aunts and five uncles. She was preceded in death by her great-grandmother, Mary Murray, great-grandfathers, Ralph Laver, John Pittson, Eaneir Greve and Edna Campbell. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 23, 2002 EVELYN MARIE McCORMACK SHEPARD Funeral services for Evelyn Marie McCormack Shepard were conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 20, 2002 at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel in Green River. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Mrs. Shepard, 76, of 210 Hackberry St., Green River, died at 6:34 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, 2002 at the University of Utah Medical Center. A longtime Green River resident and former resident of Cheyenne, Mrs. Shepard died following a lengthy illness. She was born in Norton, Kan., on May 29, 1925, the daughter of the late Rennie E. and Mary M. Wyatt McCormack. Shepard attended schools in Norton. She married Don Shepard in McComb, Ill., on Sept. 2, 1944. Mrs. Shepard had been employed as a waitress for several restaurants in the Green River area for 38 years and for the Union Pacific Railroad Club for 18 years. She retired in 1986. Her pursuits included gardening, embroidery, decorating her home and spending time with her family. She was a member of the Loyal Star Lodge and the Hotel Employees and Restaurant Employees International Union AFL-CIO-CLO. Survivors include her husband, Don Shepard of Green River; two sons, Roy Shepard and Tana of Green River and Sam Shepard and Ginny of Bentonville, Ark.; two daughters, Evelyne Jeane Laughter and husband Theron of Green River and Donna Hower and husband Jim of Rock Springs; two brothers, Royal McComack and wife Mary of Beaumont, Texas and Cy McCormack and wife Sue of Ceres, Calif.; two sisters, Maxine Carr of Norton and Wyone Piele of Phoenix; 16 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Dennis and Michael; one grandson; one great-grandson and two brothers. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 23, 2002 KRISTIN MARIA BIRMINGHAM Funeral services for Kristin Maria Birmingham were conducted at 1:30 p.m. Monday, March 18, 2002, at the Green River High School, 1650 Hitching Post Drive, Green River. The Rev. Paul J. Cain Jr., of the Emmanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church conducted the services. Mrs. Birmingham, 46, of 320 South Wagonwheel Drive, Green River, died at 11:08 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, 2002, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. She had been a resident of Green River since 1981, and former resident of Rawlins. Mrs. Birmingham was born on May 30, 1955, in Endicot, N.Y., the daughter of Raymond and Elaine Ireland Bennett. She attended high school in Vestal, N.Y., and was a graduate of the Vestal High School with the class of 1973 and attended S.U.N.Y. at Oswego, N.Y., and the University of Wyoming. Mrs. Birmingham obtained her bachelor's degree in education. She married William Birmingham on Dec. 3, 1977, in Binghamton, N.Y. Mrs. Birmingham taught at the Roosevelt Elementary School, Harrison Elementary School and Wilson Elementary School in Green River. Her pursuits included backpacking, snow skiing, gardening, and spending time with her family. She was a member of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church. She is survived by her husband, William of Green River, her parents, Ray and Elaine Bennett of Binghamton, N.Y.; her mother-in-law, Florence Birmingham of Whitney Point, N.Y.; two sons, Casey Birmingham and Will Birmingham, both of Green River; one daughter, Lorel Birmingham of Denver; two sisters, Susan Kyle and husband "Doug" of Binghamton, and Carol Bennett of Switzerland; and three nieces, Amy, Beth and Loren. She was preceded in death by her father-in-law, Leo Birmingham. Cremation has taken place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 23, 2002 LEWIS OBLOCK ROY, Utah - Funeral mass for Lewis Oblock was conducted Friday at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Catholic Church, 2740 Pennsylvania Ave., Ogden. Holy Rosary was recited on Thursday at 7 p.m. Interment was in the Lindquist's Washington Heights Memorial Park, 4500 Washington Blvd., where military honors were accorded by the Combined Veterans Honor Guard. Oblock, 78, died Monday, March 18, 2002, at Ogden Regional Medical Center. He was born Oct. 16, 1923, in Rock Springs, the son of Anton and Anna Kokaly Oblock. He graduated from Rock Springs High School where he had been the high school photographer. He enlisted in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II from Oct. 24, 1942, through Dec. 21, 1945. He worked for Union Pacific Railroad as an electrician in Rock Springs, Ogden and Salt Lake City. He was also the projectionist for the old Grand Theatre in Rock Springs. He married Lillian Adovnik on June 21. 1953, in Rock Springs Oblock was a member of the SNPJ and AFU lodges in Hock Springs. He was also a member of Sr. Friends of Ogden and the Union Pacific Old Timers of Ogden. His interests and hobbies included swimming, cooking, reading, playing the organ and listening to classical music. He loved dancing, especially the polka. Gardening was a big hobby and his flowers and yard were also beautiful. Surviving are his wife, Lillian of Roy, Utah; one daughter, Barbara McDaniel of South Weber, Utah; two sons, David L. Oblock of Providence, Utah and Bill and wife Diane Oblock of Richmond, Utah; one grandson, Jason McDaniel of South Lake Tahoe, Calif.; and four granddaughters, Kristy and Maddie Oblock of Providence and Hannah and Alyson Oblock of Richmond. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Paul and Tony; and two sisters, Angelina and Elsie. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 30, 2002 KALI COLLEEN BREHLER Graveside services and interment for Kali Colleen Brehler took place at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, March 27, 2002, at the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. The Rev. John Ratcliff conducted the services. Kali Colleen Brehler, born March 6, 2002, died March 22, 2002. Survivors include her parents, Trenette Colleen Click and William Beau Brehler of Rock Springs; grandparents, Don and Cordelia Gilmer and Michael and Barbara Kiggins, all of Rock Springs, and Bill and Terri Brehler of El Cajon, Calif.; great-grandparents, Eddie and Tootsie Gilmer, Charles and Reta Adamson, John and Paulette Kiggins, James and Audrey Brehler and Ola and Davane Jones; aunts, Cinda Kiggins, Stephanie Brown and husband Michael, Stacy Gilmer and wife Sue Ann, Leslie Jordan, Cynthia Gines and Aubrey Holt; uncles, Nick Click, Tom Click and Staci Click, Donnie Gilmer and Brad Chrismen; great-aunts, Lela McKee, Arlene Benton and husband Robert, Terri Mayberry and husband Alen; great-uncles, John Kiggins and wife Sondra, Ken Cockrum and wife Ann; and cousins, Alexia Brown, Shelby click, Nikaiya Click and Kaden Gilmer. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Trent Click Jr. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 30, 2002 VENICE O. SOULSBY LAYTON, Utah—Memorial services and inurnment for Venice O. Soulsby took place at 1 p.m. Friday, March 29, 2002, at the Mountain View section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Richard James conducted the services. Miss Soulsby, 92, of Layton, Utah, died on Saturday, March 23, 2002 at the Rocky Mountain Nursing Care Facility in Layton. She was a longtime Rock Springs resident. She was born Nov. 6, 1909, in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Robert LeRoy and Josephine Behring Soulsby. Miss Soulsby was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and Daughters of the Utah Pioneers. Survivors are several cousins, including Melva Soulsby Peternel and Dorothy Soulsby Muir. She was preceded in death by her parents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 30, 2002 JAMES M. SHUSTER HEMET, Calif.—A memorial mass for James M. Shuster was celebrated on Saturday, March 23, at Our Lady of the Valley Catholic Church in Hemet. Shuster, 82, of 868 Zephyr Circle, Hemet, Calif., died March 16, 2002 in Hemet Valley Medical Center. He was born July 12, 1919 in Rock Springs, the son of Joseph and Rozalia Shuster. Shuster attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1937. He was past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus and an active member of the Ceramics Tile Institute. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy of 61 years; two sons, Morgan and wife Theresa of Englewood, Colo., and Joseph and wife Patricia of Scottsdale, Ariz.; twin brother, William C. and wife Ellen of Rock Springs; sisters-in-law, Mamie Wiley of San Diego and Odessa Shuster of Pennsylvania; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters and three brothers. The body was donated to the Loma Linda University Medical Division of Anatomy, Loma Linda, Calif. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 30, 2002 EVA MARIE BENSEN WINDSOR, Colo. - A Catholic mass for Eva Marie Benson took place at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, March 26, 2002, at St. Elizabeth Ann Seaton. The Rev. Jan Santich, Eva's nephew, officiated. A rosary took place at Warren Bohlender Chapel at 7 p.m. on May 28, 2002. Mrs. Bensen, 82, died at the Windsor Health Care on March 22, 2002, at Windsor, Colo., as a result of Alzheimer's. Bensen was born Jan. 1, 1920, in Sacramento, Calif., to Joseph Santich and Rose Sikich Santich. She married Brady Bensen in Rawlins. She moved to Fort Collins, Colo., in June of 1969. She worked as a PBX operator at Poudre Valley Hospital. Her pursuits included knitting, crocheting, cake decorating and spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Survivors include one son, Don Benson of Windsor, Colo.; daughter, Tanya Bensen Connie of North Myrtle Beach, S.C., brother, John "Jay" Santich of Green Valley, Ariz.; sister-in-law, Margaret Santich, Fort Collins, Colo.; five grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. She was preceded in death by her husband, Brady T. Bensen and father and mother. Cremation has taken place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 30, 2002 MARION MARIA GALEA WILLIAMS Marion Maria Galea Williams, 43, of Rock Springs, died on Monday, March 11, 2002. She was born on Oct. 29, 1958, in Bournmouth, England, the daughter of Pat and Bob Poncik of Green River. Mrs. Williams attended schools in Malta, England, Texas, Louisiana, and Brewton, Ala., where she graduated with the class of 1976. She married Johnnie Williams Jr. in Rock Springs on May 14, 1999. Mrs. Williams enjoyed life and spending time with her children at the beach and swimming. Survivors include her husband, Johnnie Williams of Rock Springs; her parents, Patricia and Bob Poncik of Green River, and Richard and Rosa Galea of Malta; three sons, Garrett Loager of Pineview, La., Kody Lea Galea of Pensacola, Fla., and Kirby Ross Galea of Green River; one daughter, Kerri Alicia Galea of Green River; one brother, Robert Paul Galea of Tampa, Fla.; and her maternal grandmother, Louisa Sanderson of London, England. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, and paternal grandparents. Following cremation, a memorial service will take place at a later date. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 6, 2002 GEORGE A. "PAT” BROWN BASIN - Funeral services for George A. "Pat" Brown took place on Friday, March 29, 2002, at 10 a.m. at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Basin with the Rev. Ron Lytle officiating. The burial and committal service took place on Saturday, March 30, 2002 at the Green Hill Cemetery in Laramie at 11 a.m. Brown, 79, died Sunday, March 24, 2002, at Bonnie Bluejacket Memorial Nursing Home between Basin and Greybull, of cancer. Brown was born in Kemmerer on Sept. 6, 1922, the son of George Albert and Mary Alice (Lang) Brown Sr. He was educated at Superior, attended Kemper Military School, the Colorado School of Mines, and graduated from the University of Wyoming with a degree in civil engineering. Brown was married to Margaret Jane Fox on June 7, 1947, at Salt Lake City. Brown worked for the Wyoming Department of Transportation for 40 years, 25 of which he served as District Engineer of District Five. He retired in 1987. Brown was a decorated World War II veteran and served with the 373rd Army Corp of Engineers Regiment. He was a member of the Wyoming Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Association, and the National Society of Professional Engineers. Brown was an avid reader, a great fisherman, a model train enthusiast, and enjoyed painting military miniatures. Brown is survived by his wife, Margaret Brown of Basin; his daughters, Charlotte and husband Thomas Teach of McLean, Va., and her son, Gregory, Kathleen Chomski of Bethesda, Ma., and her children, Cara, Bennett and Adam, Patricia Brown of Basin and Margaret and husband Steven Staab of Worland and her children, Shane and Branden; and one brother, Gerald F. Brown of St. Louis. Brown was preceded in death by his son, George W. Brown; and his parents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 6, 2002 LINDA D. HARRIS PRAIRIE VILLAGE, Kan. -- Linda D. Harris, 52, Prairie Village, Kan., formerly of Rock Springs, died March 24, 2002, at home. Harris was the daughter of Donald (Sr.) and Ila Mae Davis. She was born Sept. 30, 1949, in Thermopolis. The family moved to Rock Springs, where she attended schools and worked as a truck driver for the last 30 years. Her pursuits included fishing, camping, hunting and spending time with her grandchildren. She is survived by two daughters, Dawn McNeel, Prairie Village, and Tanya Krueger, Homedale, Idaho; mother, Ila Mao Harris, Rock Springs; two granddaughters, Ashley Bullock, Rock Springs and Kelcey Bullock, Prairie Village; three grandsons, Micah, Shane and Chazz Krueger, Homedale; one brother, Donald D. Davis Jr., Rock Springs; three sisters, Barbara Stanton and Patricia Davis, both of Riverton and Delons Skewes, Duschene, Utah; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her father, Donald D. Davis Sr. in 1995; and sister, Toni Lynn Davis in 1986. Cremation has taken place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 6, 2002 MARY C. JELOVCHAN RAWUNS -- Funeral services for Mary C. Jelovchan, 90, longtime Rawlins resident were Wednesday, April 3, 2002, at the Rostad Mortuary Chapel at 1 p.m. with Bishop Clare Miller of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints officiating. Graveside services and interment took place in the Rawlins Cemetery. Jelovchan died early Friday morning March 29, 2002, at the South Central Healthcare Center in Rawlins. She was born Jan. 29, 1912, in Auchel, France, the daughter of Hyppolite and Joanne (Hannedouche) Tassant. On Jan. 31, 1933, she married Paul Jelovchan. He preceded her in death on July 21, 1989. Survivors include one son, Marcelle Jelovchan of Jacksonville, Fla.; a sister, Jennie Kimenski of Rock Springs; seven grandchildren, Keith Jelovchan, Linda Trullinger, Sandra Jelovchan, Marcia Jelovchan, Dolly Root, James Jelovchan and Tony Jelovchan; and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Paul; one son, Don Jelovchan; one grandson, Keith Jelovchan; and daughter-in-law, Carol Jelovchan. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 6, 2002 FLORENCE SOMMERS JENSEN BOULDER - Memorial services for Florence Sommers Jensen took place Saturday, March 30, 2002, at 11 a.m. at the Boulder Community Center. Jensen was born at her grandmother's in White Cloud, Kan., on July 29, 1913. She was born to May and "Prof" Sommers. She grew up with her siblings on the Sommers’ ranch on the Green. When she was 15, Prof Sommers died. Jensen attended school in Pinedale, but graduated from Big Piney. Following this, she took normal training in Big Piney and then studied at the University of Wyoming. Between 1933 and 1941, she taught school at the Surrat, Halfway and Home Schools on Cottonwood and then at the Beaver, Daniel, Emerson and Big Sandy schools. Like her mother, she had a passion for teaching. While teaching at Emerson, she met Otto Jensen and they married in 1940. From 1940-1945, they lived at the Ray Boulter place, except for a time working for Bud Sommers in 1944. Their son, John, was born in 1944. The couple bought the Martin Jensen ranch from Ole Jensen's father and moved there in 1945. A daughter, Chris Jensen, was born in 1951. Their final child, Ann Anspach, was born in 1953. During her time on the ranches, she was a full participant inside and outside the house. She is remembered by many as a great cook. Her pursuits included reading, riding, fishing, camping, picnicking and most of all rock hunting. She loved to learn and encouraged others in their educational pursuits. She could always find something interesting for her children, grandchildren, and nieces and nephews to do. She treated the ranch hands like family. She is survived by her daughters, Ann Anspach of Lyman and Laramie, and Chris Jensen of Lawrence, Kan., as well as five grandchildren, Teri Jensen, Jamie Sharp, Toni Jensen, Daniel Jensen, and Dallas Anspach; and one granddaughter, Ashley Mae Sharp. Jensen was preceded in death by her husband, Otto; her son, John; her sister, Martha Hittle; and brothers, Bud and John Sommers. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 6, 2002 DENNIE COY KISER RAWLINS - Dennie Coy Kiser, 51, died Friday, March 29, 2002. Kiser was born May 15, 1950, in Rock Springs, to Coy Kiser and Orin and Joyce Snow. He was a longtime resident of Rawlins and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Many will remember him for his service to the community as a little league baseball coach for 21 years. Much gratification came to him in recent years when former team members would acknowledge him when met on the street. He could recount their positions on the field. As a child, Kiser enjoyed spending time working in the junk yard with his dad and then going on plane rides with him. He was a member of AA since 1986. Kiser worked locally for Gay Johnson's, U.P. Railroad, Energy Development Comp., Salt Creek Freight, D&K Sanitation and Build Rite Lumber. Kiser served his country in the Marine Corp. from 1967 to 1970, with three tours in Vietnam. He was proud to be an American, Marine and a native of Wyoming. Kiser enjoyed spending time with his wife, Pam; family, friends; his beloved cats, Elway and TD; and his grandchildren, D.J., Cameron, Kirk, Brody, Aaron, Kylie, Lauren, Tre, Tyler, Katie and Ross, as well as "Breezer and "Tip." His pursuits included making ceramics, especially American Indian works and working with wood. Many locals, as well as family, were recipients of his crafts. His other interests were hunting, camping and fishing. He enjoyed going on special fishing excursions with Johnny Jones, Jack Carins, Dave Bryant and Hugh Vance, and hunting trips with his sons, and Chuck and Gary Wilckens. He also enjoyed following the season of the Colorado Rockies baseball. He managed to combine his love of fishing with radio broadcasts of the games from the banks of Seminoe, Turpin and Phantom Lake. And then there was football. He was a dedicated fan of the University of Wyoming program. He always tried to attend as many games as possible. The highlight was the game he took his mother to in celebration of her birthday, a tradition enjoyed by both. His favorite professional team was the Denver Broncos. He enjoyed following their triumphs and defeats, never wavering in his loyalty. He devoted an entire room in his home to their memorabilia. His life-long dream was fulfilled this past year when he was able to attend two Broncos games and meet the team. Kiser is survived by his wife, Pam; sons, Kyle and wife Kacie Kiser of Casper, Justin and wife Shauna Kiser of Rawlins, Jason and wife Heidi McCree of Logan, Utah, and John and wife Toni McCree of Hanna; daughters, Amy and husband Brian Eldridge of Casper, Amber Kiser of Rawlins, Jennifer McCree of Rawlins, Kariann and husband Bobby Bissigger and Susan and husband Jim Leber of Brigham City, Utah; his mother, Joyce Snow of Cheyenne; brothers, Gene and wife Luella Kiser of Helena, Mont., Boyd and wife Jane Snow of Cheyenne; sisters, Shirley and husband Jerry Swedensky of Rawlins, Joan Goich of Cheyenne, Linda and husband Richard Fauld of Hulett, Karen Hill of Billings. Mont., Dena and husband John Spencer of Sidney, Neb., and Marily Snow of Las Vegas. He was preceded in death by his fathers, Coy Kiser and Orin Snow, brother, Charles Snow; brother-in-law, Mel Goich; and nephew, Shaun Snow. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 6, 2002 DORIS G. MOORE Memorial services for Doris G. Moore took place at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 2, 2002, at Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way. Rock Springs, with the Rev. Susan K. Pierce officiating. Mrs. Moore, 86, of Rock Springs, died at 7:40 p.m. March 29, 2002, at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs. She was born April 5, 1915, in Folkston, England, the daughter of Harry Charles and Annie Elizabeth Hogbin Gatward. She was educated in England and married Bon Bashford Moore on Jan. 4, 1947 in Virginia. He preceded her in death in April 1956. Her interests included reading, knitting and her family. She was a member of the Methodist Church. Survivors include one daughter, Joan Westphalen and husband Rick of Rock Springs; three sons, Bon Moore and wife Penny of Ascott, England, Bobby Moore and wife Gerry and Berry Moore, all of San Bernardino, Calif.; one brother, Ronnie Gatward of Greenford, England; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren, and several cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bon; parents, and three brothers, Norman, Harry and Frank Gatward. Cremation has taken place --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 6, 2002 VELMA M. PADOSKI ROSEDALE, Mass. - A memorial service for Velma M. Padoski took place at Tolan's Funeral Home. Mrs. Padoski, 79, died at the Boston Center Nursing Home in Rosedale, Mass., following a lengthy illness. She was born Oct. 22, 1922, in Superior, to Peter and Nary Korhonen. She attended school in Superior, and was a graduate of Superior High School. Mrs. Padoski married John Padoski on May 5, 1950 in Dorchester. Mass. She is survived by one son, Dennis Padoski of Dorchester; one grandson; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, John; one daughter, Judy: her parents; four brothers, and one sister. The body has been cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 13, 2002 ALMA SOPHIA HANSEN Funeral services for Alma Sophia Hansen took place at 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 9, 2002 at the First Congregational Church in Rock Springs with the Rev. Jeanny House officiating. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Chuck, Steve, Ken and Neil West, Dick Bettollo, Wade Wollman, Tom Price, Craig Hansen and Matt Maicki. Mrs. Hansen, 94, of 6220 E. Broadway, Mesa, Ariz., died at 7:40 a.m. Monday, April 1, 2002 at the Neely Ray Hospice House in Gilbert, Ariz. She was born Feb. 21, 1908 in Hanna, the daughter of Jacob and Edith Koski Parkko. She attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from the Rock Springs High School with the class of 1926. She married Arthur Leonard Hansen in 1929 in Rock Springs. He preceded her in death in February 1995. She had been employed with the Bureau of Reclamation as an office clerk and former owner and operator of Lenoir Flower Shop on K Street. She was a member of the First Congregational Church, the Order of the Eastern Star and the Sewing Club. Her interests included handiwork, knitting, crocheting, fishing and the outdoors. Survivors include one daughter, Marjene West of Salt Lake City and Keith West of Rock Springs; one son, Lenord Hansen and wife Kay of Green River; one sister, Irma Anselmi and husband Angelo of Rock Springs; nine grandchildren, Kayleen Wollman and husband Wade, Karla Prcie, Kraig Hansen and wife Sheryl, all of Green River, Kristine Bettolo and husband Dick, Steve West, Ken West and wife Tonette, all of Rock Springs, Chuck West of Henderson, Nev., Jan Maicki and husband Matt of Rapid City, S.D., and Neil West and wife Valerie of Salt Lake City; 21 great-grandchildren, Nichole, Natalie and Kyee Wollman, Patrick and Eric Bettollo, Jordan and Colton Price, Brandon,, Brittany and Bryce Hansen, Julie, Carrie and Keith West, Jenny, Katie and Stevie West, Spencer and Annie West, Jason and Rebecca Maicki, and Lenny West; one great-great-grandchild, Dylan; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur; her parents; and two sisters, Vieno Asiala and June Patton. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 13, 2002 RUTH F. ARTHUR GLENDORA, Calif. - Interment for Ruth F. Arthur, who died Saturday, March 30, 2002, was at the Custer, S.D. cemetery on April 7, 2002. Arthur, the fifth of eight children, was born to Blanche R. Stout and George H. Schwerdfeger at the family farm near Paradise, Kan., Nov. 21, 1930. She attended schools in Paradise and Natoma, Kan, and Laramie, where the family moved in May of 1947. She married Melvin Arthur in June of 1952. After working in the oil business for a few years, they ranched near Akron, Colo., and Custer, S.D. They raised three children, Keith, Elliott and Susan. After her husband died at the V.A. in 1971 in Denver, she returned to Rapid City. Through much schooling and hard work, she earned three degrees while working at the hospital in Rapid City. She took a job with the V.A. Hospital in Sturgis and later transferred to the V.A. in Livermore, Calif. After retirement, she moved to Glendora to be near her daughter. Arthur is survived by children, Susan and Husband Gary Sainz of Azusa, Calif., Elliott and wife Connie of Denver, and Keith Nissen of Colorado Springs, Colo.; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sisters, Dorothy Tanton of Loveland, Colo., Mary Sterling of Golden, Colo., and Lillian McMartin; brother, Phillip Schwerdfeger of Rock Springs; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by parents, husband; brothers, Keith and Roy; and sister, Georgia Dumler. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 13, 2002 RAYMOND S. BAKKALA Raymond S. Bakkala, 76, of Green River, and longtime resident of Rock Springs, died Monday, March 25, at the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City. He was born Feb. 5, 1926, in Bear Creek, Mont., the son of the late Einer and Nina Bakkala. He attended schools in Rock Springs, graduating in 1943. He enlisted in the Navy in 1944. After completing a naval course at the University of Wisconsin, he was stationed aboard the U.S.S. South Dakota and the U.S.S. Bullrun as a radioman in World War II. He was honorably discharged in 1946. He soon met and married Betty Nolan in Los Angeles, and fathered two sons. Upon returning to Wyoming in 1959, he worked for several years as a local freight truck driver and also as a letter carrier for the Rock Springs Post Office. He later worked for School District No. 1 in the maintenance department, where he retired after 17 years in 1988. His pursuits included the outdoors, and he was an avid fisherman and camper, especially in his beloved Wyoming. His is survived by two sons, Alan Bakkala Sr. and Gary Bakkala, both of Green River; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, John Sr. and Armand Bakkala; and a sister, Victoria. Funeral services are pending. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 13, 2002 GERALD SLAGOWSKI Slagowski, 93, died April 5, 2002, at Rocky Mountain Care, due to complications from a broken hip. Slagowski was born March 5, 1909, on the Smith Fork River to Benjamin and Julie Merchant Slagowski. In 1947, he married Faye Titmus Simpson in Evanston. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II in the North African Campaign against Rommel. He was highly decorated. Slagowski retired from Standard Oil in 1969 and also worked for U.P. Railroad, as a rancher, for the city of Evanston, and at the courthouse in Evanston. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved to camp. He was raised on Cottonwood Creek above Lonetree on the family ranch. He also lived in Mountain View, Granger and Evanston. He is the last of nine Slagowski children. Slagowski is survived by his wife, Faye; and three daughters and two sons, Veria and Bob Hysell of Mountain View, Verna and Bill Oliva of Granger, Larry and LaRue Simpson of Roy, Utah, Kay and Bill Bennett of Blackfoot, Idaho and Clark Slagowski of Evanston. --- Green River Star, Apr 11, 2002 Alma Jane Faccio Alma Jane Faccio, 77, of Rock Springs, died April 3 at the Sage View Care Center following a brief illness. She was born May 10, 1924, in Frontier, the daughter of the late Baylus and Bertha Nadine Herbin Cox. She attended schools in Rock Springs and married Herman Faccio Sept. 14, 1940 in Manila. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, American Legion Auxiliary, F.O. Eagles Auxiliary, Curves for Women and the Young at Heart Senior Citizens Center. She enjoyed spending time with her family, crafts, crocheting, tole painting, cooking, holiday baking and a great love for angels. Survivors include her husband of Rock Springs, one son and daughter-in-law, John and Kathy Faccio and Kathy of Rock Springs; two daughters, Nadine Wilburn and husband Bill of Rock Springs and Jacqueline Lee Slagowski of Pinedale; one brother, Eugene Cox and wife Mary Ellen of Rock Springs; one sister, Norma Paoli and husband Eugene of Rock Springs; nine grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; maternal and paternal grandparents. Funeral services were conducted on April 6 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Green River Star, Apr 11, 2002 Ida Menghini Balog Ida Menghini Balog, 78, Cheyenne, died Tuesday at the United Medical Center West in Cheyenne. She was born November 10, 1923. She also resided in Rock Springs, Kemmerer and Seattle. She was an office secretary at Superior High School and Union Pacific Coal Company in Superior. She was also a homemaker. She is survived by her husband John of Cheyenne, and daughter Jeanne of Seattle. She is also survived by her brothers, August Menghini of Lander and Leno Menghini of Cheyenne. Other survivors include nephews and nieces, Paul Menghini of Dubai United Arab Emerates; Mark Menghini of Littleton, Colo.; Karen Menghini Kent of Cheyenne; Gary Menghini of Golden, Colo.; John Menghini of Casper and Linda Menghini Buczynski of Tewksbury, Mass. A rosary service will be tonight at 7 p.m. at Vase Funeral House in Rock Springs. The funeral service will be Friday at 10 a.m. at Our Lady Of Sorrows Catholic Church in Rock Springs. Pallbearers will be Menghini family member August, Leno, Paul, Mark, Gary and John. Following the funeral service on Friday, relatives and friends are invited to the home of Frank Prevedel, 433 Fremont St., Rock Springs. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Saint Mary's Catholic School, 112, East 24th St., Cheyenne 82001. --- Green River Star, Apr 11, 2002 Ole Leno Anselmi Ole Leno Anselmi, 87, of Rock Springs, died yesterday at the Sage View care Center following a brief illness. He was born Aug. 6, 1914, in Rock Springs, the son of the late Olivo and Rose Dallarosa Anselmi. He attended schools in Rock Springs where he graduated from Rock Springs High School with the class of 1933. He married Ruby Genetti in 1938 at Saint Vibiana Cathedral in Los Angeles. He was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, the Knight so Columbus and the Catholic Golden Age. Survivors include his wife, two sons; Robert Anselmi of Houston and David Anselmi and wife Betty of Fort Collins, Colo.; two brothers, Flore Anselmi of Cortez, Colo. and Angelo Anselmi and wife, Irma, of Rock Springs, one granddaughter, two great-granddaughters several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, John, and two sisters, Josephine and Mary. A memorial mass will be celebrated Monday at 10 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Sunday at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Inurnment will be in the St. Joseph's cemetery. The family requests memorials be made to the Priests Retirement Fund, Box 426, Cheyenne, 82003 or the charity of your choice. --- Green River Star, Apr 18, 2002 Doris A. Fleming Doris A. Fleming, 66, of Rock Springs, died last Thursday at her home. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and Superior, she died following a battle with cancer for the past two years. She was born Oct. 29, 1935, in Coal Valley, Ala., the daughter of the late Melvin and Rosslee Lawson Kilgore. She attended schools in Oakman, Ala. and Superior and was a graduate of Superior High School with the class of 1954. She was employed by the Sweetwater County School District No. 1 in Food Service for 14 years and retired in February of 1994. She was a member of the First Congregational Church. She enjoyed gardening and was proud of her roses. She loved canning and spending time with her family. Survivors include her husband Henry L. Fleming of Rock Springs; sons Henry L. Fleming Jr. and wife Jenny and Paul E. Fleming and wife Kathy, all of Rock Springs; daughters Floelle R. Corazza, Nanette A. Orme and husband Paul and Elizabeth E. Grissom and husband Jerry, all of Rock Springs; brother Ronnie C. Kilgore of Yancy, Mont.; sisters Patrica L. Jennings and husband Charles of Kellogg, Idaho, Barbara F. Kilgore of Butte, Mont., Brenda G. Williams of Deerlodge, Mont., Mary M. Telling and husband Frank of Columbia Falls, Mont., Marjorie E. Gilbert of Helena, Mont., and Valerie S. Hills and husband Jim of Bull Frog, Utah; six grandchildren, Thomas Fleming, Peter Fleming, Josh Corazza, Tyrel Grissom, Brittany Grissom, and John Henry Fleming; two aunts and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; twin sister at birth, Flo Nan Kilgore; sister Melinda L. Umland; and father and mother-in-law William and Verna Fleming. Funeral services were conducted Monday at the First Congregational Church in Rock Springs. Reverend Jeanne House conducted the services. Interment was in the Mountain View Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. The family of Doris A. Fleming respectfully requests that donations in her memory be made to Hospice of Sweetwater County, 809 Thompson Street Suite D, Rock Springs, WY 82901. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 20, 2002 MELBA MARGARET MANN Funeral services for Melba Margaret Mann took place at 11 a.m. Friday, April 19, 2002, at the Green River LDS 1st Ward Chapel in Green River, with David Hansen officiating. Interment will be in the Riverview Cemetery. Pallbearers were Larry R. Mann, Robert Mann, Jarod Mann, Michael Mann, Ernie Clark, Arron Clark, Adam Clark and Doug McCuddy. Honorary pallbearers were Russell Mann, Willard Meyer, Michael Hughes, Hiney Krause, Paul Kincaid, B.J. McCaskill, Mel Meyer, Vernon Borton and Dane Westmoreland. Mrs. Mann, 89, of 435 E. Third S., Green River, died at 8:30 a.m. Sunday, April 14, 2002, at her home in Green River. She was born Sept. 13, 1912 in Manila, Utah, the daughter of Anciel T. and Martha Virginia Hereford Twitchell. She attended schools in Manila, Utah. She married George Russell Mann in Manila on Nov. 4, 1930, and he preceded her in death in January 1990. Their marriage was sealed in the Ogden LDS Temple on March 3, 1991. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Her interests were crocheting, beadwork, horseback riding, the outdoors and her grandchildren. Survivors include one daughter, Mary M. Case of Green River; one son, Larry D. Mann and wife Elsie of Rock Springs; one son-in-law, Willard Meyer of Lander; one brother, Gerald Twitchell and wife Joy of LaPoint, Utah; special friends, Ernie and Glenda Clark and family of Green River; five grandchildren, Jennifer Mann of Salt Lake City, Larry Mann and wife Kelly of Rock Springs, Rob and Janice Mann of Rock Springs, RaDall Borton and husband Vernon of Lander, and Dr. Mel Meyer and wife [sic] Dimitri of Casper; 10 great-grandchildren, Angela and Trista Borton of Laramie, Rachel and Dane Westmoreland of Salt Lake City, Jarod, Michael and Elizabeth Mann, Larry Russell, Courtney and Cassie Mann, all of Rock Springs; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, George; parents; one daughter, Phyllis Meyer; three brothers, George, Robert and Theodore Twitchell; six sisters, Beulah Workman, Francis Twitchell, Wanda Ringdahl, Dorothy Holbrook, May Grange and June Twitchell; and one son-in-law, Sidney L. Case. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 20, 2002 JIMMY JASON PACHECO A mass of Christian burial for Jimmy Jason Pacheco was celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, April 19, 2002 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Church in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. The Rev. Camillus Ellsperman officiated. A parish rosary was recited at 7 p.m. April 18, 2002 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Church. Pacheco, 25, of 1804 Elk St., Rock Springs, died on Sunday, April 14, 2002 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County shortly after being admitted. A lifelong Rock Springs resident, Pacheco died following a sudden illness. He was born Oct. 19, 1976 in Rock Springs, the son of Robert and Jane Sanchez Pacheco. Pacheco attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from the Rock Springs High School with the class of 1995. He later attended Western Wyoming Community College. He enjoyed riding 4-wheelers and motorcycles, restoring old trucks, outdoor activities, hunting, fishing and most of all he treasure the closeness of his family and friends. He is survived by his parents, Robert and Jane Pacheco of Rock Springs; his fiancé, Janae Scheuermon of Rock Springs; one sister, Angela Pacheco of Rock Springs; one brother, Robert J. Pacheco of Rock Springs; one brother-in-law, Al Rizzi of Rock Springs; grandparents, Cinesio and Doris Sanchez of Rock Springs; three nephews, Stephen and Jess Rizzi of Rock Springs, and Robert Pacheco III of Texas; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and cousins. Pacheco was preceded in death by his uncle, Joe Pacheco; paternal grandparents, Alex and Margaret Pacheco; maternal grandparents, Carlos and Julia Armijo; one aunt, Jo Ann Pineda; and Starla Sanchez. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 20, 2002 HENRY G. WISNIEWSKI Graveside services and interment for Henry George Wisniewski were conducted Thursday, April 18 at 2 p.m. at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Wisniewski, 89, died early Saturday morning, April 6, 2002 at Castle Rock Care Center after a lengthy illness. Wisniewski was born in Cumberland on Nov. 9, 1912, the son of Waleryan and Anna Wisniewski. After the death of his father, the Wisniewski family moved to Rock Springs in 1930. He continued to make his home in Rock Springs and Green River until his death. He was employed as a miner for Union Pacific Coal Co., worked as a mechanic for McCurtain Motor Co. and July Security Freight Lines and was employed by Stauffer Chemical until his retirement in 1978. His hobbies included fishing and hunting, gardening, building and racing stock cars, woodworking projects, and writing letters. Wisniewski is survived by one son, Rick and wife Diane of Vancouver, Wash.; one daughter, Martha and husband Emil Bartolic of Rock Springs; his sister, Helen Hafner and sister-in-law, Albina Wisniewski, also of Rock Springs; 15 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, Rodger; his parents; brothers, Matthew, John, Basil, Stanly, Leon and Ignatz; and sisters, Mary and Leona. --- Green River Star, Apr 25, 2002 Bernard "Sunny" Behring Bernard "Sunny" Behring, 80, Rock Springs, died April 19 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A lifelong Rock Springs resident, he died after a lengthy illness. He was born June 5, 1921, in Rock Springs, the son of Anthony "Tony" and Elizabeth Dorrence Behring. He attended schools in Rock Springs. He enjoyed sports and loved watching local ball games. He is survived by his nephew Ken and wife Tina Bucho; one brother Fred Behring; two sisters, Marie Behring Chalfant and Nancy Behring Homan; one sister-in- law Carolina Behring; several nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by parents Anthony "Tony" and Elizabeth Behring, one brother Conrad Behring, and one sister Karen Behring Ashby. Funeral services are pending. --- Green River Star, Apr 25, 2002 George Tipp George Tipp, 82, of Rock Springs, died on April 19 at the Sage View Convalescent Center following a lengthy illness. Clara and Gary were at his bedside. He was born May 29, 1919, in LaCrosse, Kan., the son of Arthur W. and Mary Blue Tipp. He attended schools in Pocatello, Idaho, and graduated from the Pocatello High School with the class of 1939. He served with the United States Navy during World War II as a Radioman C-2. He was a member of the American Legion, AARP, and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He married Clara Peternel on July 2, 1949, in Las Vegas, New Mexico. He is survived by his wife Clara Tipp; two sons, Gary and wife Colleen Tipp of Pinole, Calif., and George and Susanne of Everett, Wash.; one sister Beulah and husband Jim Justice of Soddy Daisy, Tenn.; two grandchildren Jason and Jamie; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Mary Tipp; one daughter, Dianne Monroe; two brothers, Clifford and Euler; four sisters, Dulcie, Mercedees, R.E. and Thelma. Funeral services were conducted yesterday morning at 10 a.m. at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk Street. Military graveside service and interment will be in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 27, 2002 MICHAEL “MIKE” EUGENE COPELAND A memorial service for Michael “Mike” Eugene Copland was conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 20, 2002, at the First United Methodist Church in Rock Springs. The Rev. Sue Pierce conducted the services. Copeland, 47, of 818 Quincy Drive, Rock Springs, died at his home on Sunday, April 14, 2002. He had been a longtime resident of Rock Springs. He was born on Sept. 25, 1954 in Dodge City, Kan., the son of Earnest Eugene and Ruby Lavell Griffith Copeland. Copeland attended schools in Littleton, Colo., and was a graduate of the Arapahoe High School with the class of 1972. He married Gay Lynn Shofstall in Riverton on June 30, 1976. Copeland was a U.S. Navy veteran of Vietnam. He was employed as a shift supervisor at the Jim Bridger Power Plant and had been employed by them for the past 25 years. Copeland was a member of the Gold Prospectors of America Association and Lost Dutchman Mining Association. His pursuits include arrowhead hunting, camping, scuba diving, country western dancing and woodworking. Survivors include his wife, Gay Copeland of Rock Springs; parents, Earnest and Ruby Copeland of Littleton, Colo.; two sons, Myles E. Copeland and fiancé Jennifer Cukale of Rock Springs, and Luke E. Copeland and fiancé Camie Bagwell and daughter, Lilyan Bagwell; two sisters, Tena Shaddox and husband Keith of Parker, Colo., and Suzette McLain and husband Tom of Corvalis, Ore.; one grandson, expected in July; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Verlin and Elnah Shofstall; and his brother-in-law, Jim Shofstall. Cremation has taken place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 27, 2002 LOURIN LAWRENCE LOWELL Funeral services for Lourin Lawrence Lowell were at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 20, 2002, at the Green River 1st Ward Church in Green River with Bishop Rex Lowell officiating. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery. Lowell, 86, of 585 E. Fifth S., died at 4:15 p.m. Tuesday, April 6, 2002, at the Sage View Care Center after a lengthy illness. He was born on July 5, 1915, in Kearney, Neb., the son of Richard William and Alma Maude Cooper Lowell. He married Belva Walker on May 18, 1939, in Manila, Utah, and worked for the U.P. Railroad for 40 years, retiring in July of 1976. He was a veteran of the Army National Guard. He was a charter member of the U.P. Credit Union, Odd Fellows and U.P. Old Timers. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His interests were rock cutting, Fort Bridger Rendezvous, fishing, hunting, rock hunting, collecting clowns, wood carving, camping, weather and his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He never met a stranger and was often a one-man band. Survivors include his wife, Belva of Green River; three daughters, Ruth McFarland, Alice Capehart and Virginia Price and husband John and three sons, Lawrance Lowell and wife Carol, Ralph Lowell and wife Belle, and Rex Lowell and wife Lois, all of Green River; three sisters, Dolly Gearhart, Edith Leisanger and Orpha Rockerfeller, all of Gibbon; 18 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; one aunt and several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers; one sister, and one son, Vern Ray Lowell. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 27, 2002 MARTIN “MARTY” CHRISTOPHER PADILLA GOLDEN, Colo.—Martin “Marty” Christopher Padilla, 40, died March 30, 2002, in Golden, Colo. He was born in Dragerton, Utah, on May 28, 1962. He graduated from Green River High School in 1980. He attended and graduated from the University of Wyoming in 1985. Padilla spent most of his life in Wyoming attending school in Green River and Laramie. He worked for Wyoming Medical Center before moving to Colorado in 1997. He is survived by his two young daughters, Jordan Elizabeth Padilla and Taylor Marie Padilla, both of Casper; his sister, Erbie Padilla of Godwin Midlothian, Va.; two brothers, Mike Padilla of Green River and Anthony “Tony” Padilla of Portland, Ore.; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Annie Padilla. Memorial services will be announced at a later date. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 27, 2002 LILA EMILEE GILCHRIST RENNIE OGDEN, Utah—Graveside services for Lila Emilee Gilchrist Rennie took place Saturday, April 20, 2002, at 2 p.m. in the Ogden City Cemetery. Mrs. Rennie, 95, died April 16, 2002. She was born Feb. 1, 1907, in Evanston, to Robert G. Gilchrist and Sarah Robinson. She lived in Ogden, Utah, in her youth. She married Matthew Buster “Mike” Rennie on Nov. 18, 1930, in Rock Springs and spent many years there. After her husband died, she worked for IRS in Ogden for 20 years. She was a member of the Rebekah Lodge and the Presbyterian Church. She was known for her sense of humor. She is survived by Merrilee McArthur, who cared for Rennie for many years; Dale Tracy, Merrilee’s husband, and Dennis McArthur; great-grandchildren Josh Taylor, Steffinee Taylor, Bailey Joshua Taylor, Sarah, Aimee and Nesha Tracy, and Sabra Pettingill; nieces, Connie McArthur, Cheryl Purdue and Sally Womack; nephew, Clark Hoffman; cousin Ruth Gilpin; and many grand-nieces and nephews, whom she has kept in contact with throughout her life. She was predeceased by her husband in 1955; sisters, Elva McArthur and Edna Hoffman; Robert D. McArthur, a nephew she helped raise; and Michael McArthur. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 27, 2002 GEORGIA ANNE BEALL SPEULDA STORE Funeral services for Georgia Anne Beall Speulda Store were conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, 2002, at the Church of Epiphany in Green River. The Rev. John Pennington conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery. Mrs. Store, 54, of 700 Crossbow No. 201, Green River, died Friday, April 19, 2002 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. She was born April 18, 1948, in Trona, Calif., the daughter of Harry Nixon and Judge Hodges Beall. Mrs. Store attended schools in Trona, Green River, and graduated from North High School in Denver with the class of 1967. She later attended modeling school in Denver. She was employed by Wendy’s for four and one-half years when she was younger and spent her career working as an office manager and key punch operator. She enjoyed walking, crocheting, and swimming with the Rusty Hinges Club. She sang with the Triple Trio at the Green River High School during her school years. She was a devoted member of the Church of Epiphany and considered by the members to be family. She volunteered at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center and enjoyed caring for others. She is survived by her mother, June Beall of Green River; one son, Tim Speulda of Grand Forks, N.D.; one brother, Nick Beall of Adelanto, Calif.; one sister, Gladys Irish of Mountain View; three nephews, Chuck Irish of Green River, Don Irish of Elk, Wash., and Bruce Beall of Waco, Texas; three nieces, Trisha Irish of Boise, Idaho, Barbara Gossett of Ridge Crest, Calif., and Nikki Hood of Quinlan, Texas; three cousins, Mike Wegmann of Hawaii, Steve Webmann of Lake Tahoe, Nev., and Deverne Wallace of Oakley, Calif.; several other cousins; and her dear friend Virginia Speulda. Mrs. Store was preceded in death by her father, Harry Nixon Beall; her maternal grandparents; her paternal grandparents; and three cousins, Michael Beall, Kenneth L. White and Shirley Rae Willis. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 27, 2002 WILLIAM CHESTER SUTER JR. Funeral services for William Chester Suter Jr. were conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 25, 2002, at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel in Green River. The Rev. John Pennington conducted the services. Military graveside services and interment was in the Riverview Cemetery. Suter, 84, of Green River, died on Thursday, April 18, 2002, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. He was a resident of Green River for 21 years. He was born March 4, 1918, in Charleston, W.V., the son of William Chester Sr. and Beatrice Pauline Sorem Suter. Suter attended Dudley Stone School in Haight-Ashberry and Polytenic High School in San Francisco, Calif. He later attended the University of California in Berkeley, Calif. He enlisted in the U.S. Army after the attack on Pearl Harbor in 1942 and was later stationed at the Air Force Flexible Gunnery School in Las Vegas, where he trained pilots and aircraft gunners. He was later signed to the 28th Fighter Squadron 6th Air Force for tow years to Panama to protect the Canal. He served there until the war ended in 1945. During his military service, he attained the rank of Master Sergeant. Suter was a member of the Episcopal Church. He counted ballots for elections. He married Bartletta Lu Anton on April 10, 1948, in Los Angeles. Suter began employment with Stick Airlines as a maintenance chief and was later employed by McDonnell Douglas Aerospace Plant in Huntington Beach, Calif., as a branch manager for Logistic Engineering, where he worked on the Saturn Rockets that put the Apollo astronauts on the moon. He also worked on the Skylab Space Station. He retired from McDonnell Douglas in 1974. He enjoyed model railroading, reading and woodworking. Suter is survived by three sons, Church and wife Ruth Suter of Rock Springs, John Bartlet and wife Tymra Suter of Leavenworth, Kan., David Eric and wife Terry Suter of New Jersey; four grandchildren, Jennifer Suter, John Alan Suter, Craig Suter and Eric Suter; one half-brother, Donald Lloyd Suter; and sister, Marilyn and husband Irving Bush. Suter was preceded in death by his wife, Bartletta Lu Suter; parents, William Chester Suter Sr. and Beatrice Sorum; and one brother, Stanley Suter. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 27, 2002 LaVERN J. MADER ULYSSES, Kan.—Rosary for LaVern J. Mader was Sunday, April 21, 2002, at 7 p.m. at Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic Church, Ulysses. Funeral mass was Monday, April 22, 2002, at 10:30 a.m. at the church, with Rev. Louis Hoang and Rev. Gilbert Herman presiding. Graveside and burial was at 2 p.m. at Valley View Cemetery, Garden City. Mader, 66, of Ulysses, Kan., died April 19, 2002, at Bob Wilson Memorial Hospital in Ulysses. He was born Aug. 8, 1935, at Offerle, Kan., the son of Vernon and Mary (Konrade) Mader. A Ulysses resident since 1962, he was a welder at Ulysses Irrigation and T-L Irrigation in Ulysses and retired in 1997. He was a member of Mary, Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Ulysses and enjoyed gardening, fishing and hunting. On Dec. 27, 1955, he married Delores Ratzlaff at Garden City, Kan. She survives. Other survivors include three sons, Steve Mader of Ulysses, Paul Mader of Austin, Texas, and Chris Mader of Ulysses; three daughters, Pam Ellis of Rock Springs, Cathy Fischer of Ulysses, and Deidra Cantrell of China Springs, Texas; two brothers, Leonard Mader of Holcomb, Kan., and Robert Mader of Garden City; two sisters, Mary Ann Bennett of Holcomb and Marylin Reese of Ulysses; 20 grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Tim Mader; one sister, Janet Peterson; and two grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 27, 2002 TOM A. LARSON LOGANDALE, Nev.—Funeral services for Tom A. Larson took place Monday, April 22, 2002, at 1 p.m. at the Wayrynen-Richards Funeral Home in Butte, Mont. Interment was in the Holy Cross Cemetery in Butte. Larson, 65, died April 17, 2002, at his home in Logandale, Nev. He was born Sept. 3, 1936, at Campstool, a cow camp on the Wyoming Hereford Ranch near Cheyenne. He attended Cheyenne public schools. He served in the U.S. Army National Guard until his release to the U.S. Army Reserve for the remaining five years of his obligation. He was honorably discharged in 1959. Larson was an avid roper and supporter of rodeo. He was the owner of the Tom Larson, Inc., a general construction firm in Rock Springs for 27 years, before his retirement to Nevada. Survivors include his wife, Jeanette MacDonald Larson; children, Chad and wife Racheal of Overton, Nev. and Shawn and wife Jennifer Waters of Belgrade, Mont.; one grandson, Ryan Waters; brothers, Paul “Hap” and Tony Larson of Cheyenne; sisters, Laura Gnam of Vancouver, Wash., and Cindy Braden and Maryann Larson, both of Cheyenne; brother-in-law, John MacDonald of Butte, Mont.; sisters-in-law, Cathy Datres of Butte, Levina Serrano of Aztec, N.M., Mary Beth Hunt of Billings, Mont.; and his father-in-law, Don MacDonald of Butte. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Robert Larson of Ashford, Wash. --- Green River Star, May 2, 2002 John S. Rodzinak John S. Rodzinak, 85, Rock Springs, died at 11:30 p.m. Friday at Sage View Care Center. He was a lifetime resident of Rock Springs. He was born Jan. 3, 1911, in Rock Springs, the son of Steven and Mary Fech Rodzinak. He served in the United States Army and was a veteran of World War II as a tech sergeant in Europe. He married Anna Motichka in Rock Springs, on Feb. 4, 1947, and she preceded him in death on August 7, 1992. He was employed by UPCC and various mines throughout Sweetwater County before World War II. He was employed by Mountain Fuel Supply as a plant operator for 22 years and he retired in January of 1971. He was a member of the Saint Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus for over 50 years. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife Anna Rodzinak; parents Steven and Mary Rodzinak; four brothers Michael Rodzinak, Adam Rodzinak, George Rodzinak, and Andrew Rodzinak; five sisters, Helen, Anne, Mary, Catherine, Veronica, and Anne in infancy. A mass of Christian burial was celebrated this morning at 10 a.m. at the Saint Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Avenue, Rock Springs. Father Camillus Ellspermann will officiate. Military graveside services and interment will be in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park Cemetery. A rosary was recited at 7:15 p.m. yesterday. --- Green River Star, May 2, 2002 Carolyn Palko Carolyn Palko, 85, Rock Springs, died at 6:40 a.m. Tuesday at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center. She was a lifetime resident of Rock Springs. She was born on Oct. 26, 1916, in Rock Springs, the daughter of William and Myrtle Thomas Bates. She attended schools in Rock Springs. She had been employed by the Rock Springs City County Library for 25 years and retired in 1980. She married George Patrick Palko in Rock Springs on June 25, 1939, and he preceded her in death on May 5, 2001. Her interests included painting, crafts and reading. Survivors include her daughter Kathleen Oltion and husband Jerry of Eugene, Ore. She was preceded in death by her husband George Patrick Palko; parents William and Myrtle Bates; three brothers, Roland Bates, Joseph Bates, and William Bates; two sisters Barbara Bates Ramsay, Jayne Bates Robinson; two sons George Palko Jr. and Joseph Michael Palko. Following cremation at the Vase White Mountain Crematory, a memorial services will be conducted tomorrow at 1 p.m. at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk Street, Rock Springs. Rev. Jeanny House will conduct the services. Interment will be in the Saint Joseph's Section of the Rock Springs Municipal cemetery. Friends may call at the Vase Funeral Chapel one hour prior to services. --- Green River Star, May 2, 2002 Randy Schanno Randy Schanno, 38, Rock Springs, died on Sunday. He was a life-long resident of Rock Springs. He was born on Jan. 14, 1964, the son of Harold and Wanda Roddy Schanno. He attended schools in Rock Springs. He married Marina Valadez in Rock Springs on Sept. 24, 1985. He was employed by Surfaces Inc. for the last 10 years installing carpet. His interests included golfing, hunting and fishing. Survivors include his wife Marina Schanno of Rock Springs; his mother Wanda and husband Ron Daggett of Rock Springs; one son, Drew E. Schanno; two daughters, Andrea E. and April A. Schanno of Rock Springs; three brothers, Richard and wife Karen, Russell, and Rodney, all of Rock Springs; his step-grandfather Archie Baker of Monte Sano, Wash., and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father Harold Schanno; three uncles, Robert, Robert and John Ogden Sr.; paternal grandparents Frances and Thelma Schanno; and maternal grandmother Edna Baker. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. tomorrow at the Vase Funeral Home. Father John Savio will conduct the services. Interment will be in the Mountain View Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk Street, Rock Springs, this evening until 8 p.m. and again tomorrow morning until time of funeral services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 4, 2002 THOMAS CALLAS Memorial services for Thomas Callas took place at 1 p.m. on Monday, April 29, 2002, at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Inurnment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Callas, 65, of 108 Bellview Drive, Rock Springs, died at 11:45 a.m. Friday, April 26, 2002, at his home. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Callas died following a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born on Nov. 21, 1936, in Helper, Utah, the son of William Sr. and Joann Riccardo Spensko Callas. Callas attended schools in Superior. He married Elizabeth “Sammy” Wallace in Lewiston, Idaho, Dec. 3, 1954. Callas was employed as the manager of Safeway for 30 years and retired in 1988. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Aerie No. 151. Survivors include one son, Kevin William Callas and wife Debbie of Rock Springs; two daughters, Carla Lee Gramke and husband Leo of Tekamah, Neb., and Darla Dee Curtis and husband Gary of Lander; three brothers, Jim Callas and wife Rosemary, of Rock Springs; William Callas Jr. and wife Sally of Rock Springs; and John Callas and wife Vickie of Rock Springs; sister, Phyllis Christiansen of Price, Utah; two half-sisters, Goldie Drollinger of Layton, Utah, and Sonja Dodds of Roy, Utah; several nieces and nephews, including Richard and Lorna Callas of Rock Springs; and nine grandchildren. Callas was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Elizabeth “Sammy” Callas, who died on April 16, 1991; and two half-brothers, Louis Paul Spensko and Dennis Spensko. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 4, 2002 JOHN EDWARD CRANDALL GILLETTE—The family of John Edward Crandall celebrated his life on Saturday, April 27, 2002, at 1 p.m. at the Gillette Church of Christ. Crandall, 64, died in his home of pancreatic cancer on April 23, 2002. He was born on April 1, 1938, in Wisconsin and moved with his family to Montana in the 1950s and then to Wyoming in the 1970s. He married his high school sweetheart, Wanda Lea Bloxom on June 5, 1959, and they had three children, Eddie, Tonya and Lori. During his lifetime, he spent time in the Navy, was a preacher for the Church of Christ, and for the last 17 years was an employee of Gillette Dairy. He is survived by wife, Wanda; a son, Eddie Crandall of Casper; daughters, Tonya Elzey and husband Mike of Powell, and Lori Rockhold and husband Jim of Green River; grandchildren, Zeke, Tabitha, John, Tara and Tamara; a sister, Bettey Peterson; mither-in-law, Cauleen Bloxom; and sisters-in-law, Betty Clauson and husband Nick, and Linda King, all of Miles City, Mont. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 4, 2002 RAYMOND LLOYD DuPAPE Memorial services for Raymond Lloyd DuPape took place at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 1, 2002, at the First United Methodist Church in Rock Springs. The Rev. Tom Barlow conducted the services. DuPape, 75, of 1407 Edgar St., Rock Springs, died at 1:30 a.m. Saturday, April 27, 2002, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, where he had been a patient for the past two days. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs and Reliance, DuPape died following a brief illness. He was born on Sept. 19, 1926, in Reliance, the son of the late Richard N. and Elsie E. Herbin DuPape. DuPape attended schools in Reliance, and was a graduate of the Reliance High School with the class of 1944. He married Betty Leona Ashby in Rock Springs on July 3, 1946. DuPaper’s interests include hunting and bowling. He was part-owner of Hi Rocky Supply, and retired in 1992. He was a member of the Young-at-Heart Senior Citizens and the Young-at-Heart Senior Citizens Band. Survivors include his wife, Betty DuPape; two daughters, Shirley and husband Allen Green of Des Moines, Iowa, and Barbara and husband Doug Brough of Rock Springs; eight grandchildren, Brandon Green of Washington, D.C., Amber Green of Iowa City, Iowa, Tina Green and Mandi Green, both of Des Moines, Iowa, Kristen Smith of Rock Springs, Shaun Brough of Rock Springs, Carrie Brough and Shane Brough of Eugene, Ore.; two great-grandchildren, Kylie Smith and Ariel Campbell of Rock Springs; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, and one son in infancy. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 4, 2002 ARTHUR R. HILTY Memorial services for Arthur R. Hilty were conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 27, 2002, at the Vase Funeral Home in Rock Springs. The Rev. Sue Pierce conducted the services. Hilty, 75, of 727 O’Donnell St., Rock Springs, died April 20, 2002, at the Life Care Center N.H. in Bountiful, Utah. He had been a resident of Rock Spring since 1977 and former resident of Vandergrift, Pa. Hilty was born on Sept. 1, 1926, in Apollo, Pa., the son of Arthur John and Margaret Crawford Hilty. He married Beverly F. Doran in Vandergrift, Pa., on May 20, 1947. Hilty was employed in the maintenance department by Sweetwater County School District No. 1 for seven years. He served in World War II with the U.S. Army. Hilty is survived by three sons, Gene Hilty and wife Cindy of Erie, Pa., Ed Hilty of Rock Springs and Rick Hilty and wife Mary, also of Rock Springs; one daughter, Judy Smith and husband Richard of Vancouver, Wash.; one brother, Henry Hilty of Apollo; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Hilty was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Beverly; one brother; and one sister. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 4, 2002 LARRY DEAN MANN Funeral services for Larry Dean Mann took place at 11 a.m. Friday, May 3, 2002, at the Emmanuel Baptist Church in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery, Green River. Pallbearers were Jarod Mann, Larry Russell Mann, Michael Mann, Dane Westmoreland, Daniel Hutton, Mark Chapman, Bob McCaskill and Bob Tatman. Honorary pallbearers were Willard Meyer, Mel Meyer, Gerald Twitchell, Bob Rianey, Ernie Clark, Olaf Domhoff, Roy Logan, Rick Roccabruna, Jesse Gil and Justin Prevedel. Mann, 66, of 2601 Westridge Drive, Rock Springs, died April 28, 2002, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County after a sudden illness. He was born Jan. 3, 1936, in Green River, the son of George Russell and Melba Margaret Twitchell Mann. He married Elsie Louise Proffitt on April 7, 1956, in Alexandria, Va. He attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School with the class of 1954. He was a U.S. veteran, having served with the Corp of Engineers in the U.S. Army. After his service, he was employed by John Sulenta Construction in Pinedale and then Ivan Ray Trucking as a mechanic and shop foreman. He had been employed by Halliburton for 13 years as a maintenance foreman and most recently with Bridger Coal as a production superintendent, retiring in 2001 after 27 years. His interests were mechanics, the outdoors, hunting, fishing, building homes, 4-wheeling, snowmobiling, his family and friends. He was a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Elsie of Rock Springs; two sons, Larry R. Mann and wife Kelly, and Robert A. Mann and wife Janice, all of Rock Springs; one daughter, Jennifer L. Mann of Salt Lake City; one brother-in-law, Willard Meyer of Lander; one sister, Mary M. Case of Green River; sister-in-law, Shirley Hutton and husband Dan of Corpus Christi, Texas; two uncles, Gerald Twitchell and wife Joy of LaPoint, Utah, and Harry “Sonny” Mann and wife Barbara of California; one niece, RaDall Borton and husband Vernon of Lander; one nephew, Mel Meyer and wife Demetria of Casper; eight grandchildren, Jarod, Michael and Elizabeth Mann and Larry Russell, Courtney and Cassie Mann, all of Rock Springs, Rachel and Dane Westmoreland of Salt Lake City and Austin Prevedel; and numerous brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Mary Elizabeth Mann; sister, Phyllis Meyer; and brother-in-law, Sidney L. Case. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 4, 2002 FLOYD STOKES Floyd Stokes, 86, of 1922 Coral St., Rock Springs, died Monday, April 22, 2002, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. He was a longtime resident of Rock Springs. He was born on Sept 5, 1915, in LaJunta, Colo., the son of the late Joseph and Jennie Stokes. He married Frances Slater on Sept. 18, 1985, in Rock Springs. Stokes was a member of the Korein Shrine, Rock Springs Shrine Club, Silver State Masonic Lodge of Pueblo, Colo., Consistory at Cheyenne, Fraternal Order of the Eagles Aerie 151, and the Avery hunting club. His pursuits included hunting, fishing and camping. He was employed by Western Union as an engineer for 50 years and later as a deputy sheriff for the Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office. Survivors include two stepdaughters, Susan Evans of Rock Springs and Tesa Nolan of Nevada; one half-brother, Sam Green and wife Victoria of Canon City, Colo.; several nieces and nephews; five step-grandchildren, Lorraine Lester and husband Kenny, Jesse Evans, Jessica Evans, Nicole Cash, Russ Tyler and wife Sueann, all of Rock Springs; several great-grandchildren; and several cherished friends, Russ Hanarhan and wife Irene, Bob Avery and family, Pam Anderson and family, Dr. Richard Walker, and Larry Nixon. He was preceded in death by his wife Frances Stokes; Katie Stokes and 12 brothers and sisters. Following cremation, a memorial service will be announced at a later date. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 4, 2002 R. FLORENCE VASE Funeral services for R. Florence Vase took place at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 2, 2002, at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. The Rev. Sue Pierce conducted the services. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Vase, 71, of 1031 North Front St., Rock Springs, died at 7:15 a.m. on Sunday, April 28, 2002, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County shortly after being admitted. She had been a longtime Rock Springs resident. She was born on June 7, 1931, in Martin’s Ferry, Ohio, the daughter of the late Ike and Nellie Anderson Ross. Mrs. Vase attended schools in Martin’s Ferry, Ohio. She married Angelo Vase in Elko, Nev., on June 8, 1977, and he preceded her in death on March 16, 1994. Mrs. Vase was employed as a waitress in Rock Springs at various restaurants and was employed as a nurses aide at Kimberly Manor for 21 years until her retirement in 1988. She was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Auxiliary and the Rebecca’s. Mrs. Vase was an avid bingo player and loved getting together with her friends for coffee. She is survived by two sons, Tommy DeWester of Reno, Nev., and Bill Vase of Rock Springs; three daughters, Rebecca DeWester of Rock Springs, Barbara Romero of Omaha, Neb., and Letitia Willett of Sheriton, Iowa; two sisters, Lou Ellen Jackson of Ogallala, Neb., and LaVerne Slate of Omaha, Neb.; 14 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one daughter, Shirley; three great-grandchildren; one brother, Tom; and one sister, Merle. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 11, 2002 VICTORIA CAIN Funeral services for Victoria Cain were conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 7, 2002, at the Saint John’s Episcopal Church in Green River. The Rev. Russ Johnson conducted the services. Mrs. Cain, 83, of 439 Andrews St., Green River, died at 6:50 a.m. Thursday, May 2, 2002, at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs. She was born Aug. 28, 1918, in Aladdin, the daughter of Charles E. and Grace Willsie Wyman. Mrs. Cain attended schools in Hulett, and graduated from Hulett High School with the class of 1939. She attended the University of Wyoming. She married Howard L. Cain in Sundance, on Aug. 22, 1952. He preceded her in death on April 1, 1973. Her interests included reading, crossword puzzles, going outside and feeding the birds, and walking her dog, Major. Survivors include one son, Barry Cain of Dutch John, Utah; one stepson, Gary L. Cain of Pueblo, Colo.; one daughter, Shirley McCauley of Green River; two brothers, Robert Wyman of Sundance and Charles Wyman of Reno, Nev.; two grandchildren, Russell McCauley and Maribeth McCauley; two step-grandchildren, Ronnie Cain and Lisa Cain; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. Mrs. Cain was preceded in death by her husband, Howard L. Cain; parents, Charles and Grace Wyman; three sisters, Alice Middlemas, Fern Tryon and Elsie McBride; and one brother, John Wyman. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 11, 2002 ALMA DORIS CHANEY Alma Doris Chaney, 91, of 320 Mansface Terrace No. 209, Green River, died at 7:58 a.m. Friday, May 3, 2002, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, where she had been a patient for the past week. A longtime resident of Green River and former resident of Arizona, Mrs. Chaney died following a lengthy illness. She was born May 7, 1910, in Ghent, Ky., the daughter of George Henry and Emma Rose Hewitt Maines. Mrs. Chaney attended school in Ghent, and graduated from Ghent High School with the class of 1928. She married Archie Harold Chaney in Brownstown, Ind., on April 7, 1956, and he preceded her in death on Aug. 9, 1995. Mrs. Chaney worked as a nurse at various hospitals. She was a former member of the order of the Eastern Star, and was a member of the Christian Church in Casa Grande, Ariz. Survivors include two sons, William Harold Maines and wife Canellia of Green River and Howard Carroll of Ghent; seven grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Archie Chaney; parents, George and Emma Rose Maines; and one brother, Perry J. Maines. Cremation has taken place. Inurnment was in Phoenix, Ariz., next to her husband. Memorial services will take place at a later date. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 11, 2002 HELEN ARLENE CLARK Memorial graveside services for Helen Arlene Clark were conducted at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, May 7, 2002, at the Mountain View section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Bishop Ray Overy conducted the services. Mrs. Clark, 76, 606 Hickory St., died May 3, 2002. She was born Dec. 14, 1925, in Rosiclaire, Ill. She worked at the hospital for 13 years, and Stauffer where she was the first woman to work underground in Sweetwater County. Her pursuits included riding in the country, fishing and visiting with family and many friends. She is survived by her husband, Gene Clark; three children, Barry and wife Sharon Corhn, Peggy and husband Don Lund, and Dewey and wife Susan Corhn; three stepchildren, Bruce Clark, Ken Clark and Roger Clark; one brother, Vernon; 13 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers; and her first husband, Randolph Corhn. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 11, 2002 ROGER DEAN MESSERLY MONTPELIER, Idaho—Roger Dean Messerly, 64, died of natural causes Friday, April 19, 2002, at his home. He was born Nov. 14, 1937, in Montpelier, Idaho, to Edwin Robert and Ruth Bernice Nelson Messerly. He was the second of three sons. He attended school in Montpelier, graduating from Montpelier High School. He was a lifetime resident of Montpelier and was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was a horseman at heart and was a member of the Bear Lake Rangers and Rocky Mountain Cutter Association. He had won many trophies racing his champion American Quarter Horses. He was also involved with his niece’s and nephew’s lives in 4-H, school activities, birthdays, holidays and he was often known to slip a dollar into their pockets. Messerly is survived by two brothers, Robert Edwin and Virginia Messerly of Green River, and Grant N. and Jane Messerly of Liberty, Idaho; six nieces; four nephews; three great-nieces and four great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 11, 2002 KRISTA MARIE HOOVER Funeral services for Krista Marie Hoover were conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, May 6, 2002, at the Hilltop Baptist Church in Green River. The Rev. Russ Daines conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery. Miss Hoover, 21, of 309 Bramwell St., Green River, died at 8:48 a.m. Tuesday, April 30, 2002 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, shortly after being admitted. She was a lifelong resident of Green River. She was born Jan. 22, 1981, in Rock Springs, the daughter of Randy Dean Koloff and Jill Marie Hoover. Hoover attended schools in Green River. She was employed by the Maverick as a clerk. Her interests included skiing, soccer, swimming, and being in the outdoors. Survivors include her fiancé, Justin Dale Dimick; parents, Randy Koloff and Jill Hoover of Green River; two daughters, Brooke Jasmine Dimick and Josslyn May Dimick, both of Green River; one brother, D. Scotty Wright of Green River; three sisters, Traci Dawn Hoover, Kimberly Koloff and Stephanie Koloff, all of Green River; paternal grandparents, Carl and Georgia Koloff of Green River; maternal grandmother, Jennie Lou Hoover of Green River; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her brother, Michael Anthony Hoover; cousin, Eric Hoover; grandfather, Warren G. Hoover; great-grandparents, Mike and Jennie Popp; paternal great-grandparents, Eli and Henrietta Koloff, and paternal great-grandparents, George and Anna Shalata. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 11, 2002 FRANCES MAXINE WELCH OWEN COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo.—Funeral services for Frances Maxine Welch Owen took place at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 4, at the Grace Episcopal Church in Colorado Springs. Visitation took place from 10 a.m.-8 p.m. on Thursday and Friday, May 2 and 3 at the Shrine of Remembrance Funeral Home, 1730 E. Fountain Blvd., Colorado Springs, Colo. Mrs. Owen died April 30, 2002. She was born May 7, 1924. She was a Rock Springs resident from 1977 to 1984. She was a homemaker. Survivors include daughter, Sylvia Lynnette Milinazzo; sons, Ronald L. Yeargan, Wesley M. Owen Jr., Kevin D. Owen and Michael K. Owen; and sister, Dolores Grace Bradbury. Entombment was in the Shrine of Remembrance Garden of Angels. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 11, 2002 DANIEL WILLIAM WILSON RAWLINS—A memorial mass for Daniel William Wilson was celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 9, 2002, at the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Rawlins. The Rev. Malcolm Reed conducted the services. Rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 8, 2002 at the church. Military graveside services and inurnment was at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, May 9, 2002, in the St. Joseph’s Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Wilson, 82, of 708 Colorado St., Rawlins, died at about 3:20 p.m. on Thursday, May 2, 2002. He was a longtime resident of Rawlins. He was born on Nov. 18, 1919 in Rock Springs, the son of the late Axel Martin and Berentine Agatha Helgesen Wilson. Wilson attended schools in Granger. He married Cecelia Marguerite Kershisnik on Aug. 8, 1942. Wilson was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and retired from the Union Pacific Railroad after 53 years of service. In his retirement, Wilson enjoyed woodworking and continued as a machinist. Examples of his workmanship include two scale model stagecoaches and a Bain wagon, donated to and displayed at North Side State Bank in Rock Springs. He was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Dr. Daniel W. Wilson Jr.; two daughters, Mariann Steffen of Indianapolis, Ind. and Shirley Stiefvater and husband Norman of Cheyenne; two brothers, Woodrow Wilson of Wickenburg, Ariz. And Algot Wilson of Green River; one sister, Josephine Eccel and husband Art of Bountiful, Utah; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; two sisters, Esther Virginia Cook and Wanda Evelyn Drieson; two half-brothers, Harold Olai Larson and Harry Haakon Larson. The body was cremated. --- Green River Star, May 15, 2002 Katherine Merlone Katherine "Katie" Merlone, 96, Rock Springs, died at 11:45 a.m. Friday at the Sage View Care Center. A resident of Rock Springs since 1942, she had been in ill health for the past several months. She was born Dec. 26, 1905, in Rockvale, Colo., on Feb. 4, 1922, and he preceded her in death on Dec. 27, 1982. She worked for Rock Springs National Bank and the Union Pacific Railroad. She was a member of the Saint Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. She enjoyed crocheting. Survivors include one son, Charles J. Merlone and wife Jean of Rock Springs; one granddaughter, Rebecca McTee and husband John of Salt Lake City; one grandson, Don Bollinger of Idaho; two great-grandchildren, Aaron and Ashley McTee, both of Salt Lake City; several cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Rico Boggio; one grandson, Charles J. Merlone; one granddaughter, Dovie Elaine Merlone. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. this morning at the Saint Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. Father John Savio will officiate. Interment will be in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park Cemetery. A rosary was recited at 7 p.m. yesterday at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk Street, Rock Springs. The family of Katherine "Katie" Merlone respectfully requests that donations in her memory be made to Holy Spirit Catholic Parish, P.O. Box 6038, Rock Springs, Wyo. 82902. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 18, 2002 ANGUS J. “BUDDY” HATT Funeral services for Angus J. “Buddy” Hatt were conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 11, 2002 at the LDS Stake Center in Rock Springs. Bishop Art Shassetz conducted the services. Military graveside services and interment were in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, Rock Springs. Hatt, 78, of 409 Paulson St., Rock Springs, died at 7:51 p.m. Tuesday, May 7, 2002, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A longtime Rock Springs resident, Hatt had been in ill health for the past several years. He was born on Oct. 7, 1923, in Bluffdale, Utah, the son of the late Angus J. Hatt Sr. and the former Goldie Casper. Hatt attended schools in Rock Springs, and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School with the class of 1942. Following high school, Hatt was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He married the former Felicia Aguirre on Oct. 6, 1946 in Rock Springs. Hatt was employed by the Union Pacific Coal Company as a coal miner at various mines, including Reliance and Stansbury. He later worked at FMC in the shipping department and as a safety engineer until his retirement tin 1985. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Hatt loved taking trips with his family and spending time with his grandchildren. His pursuits included bowling, hunting, working crossword puzzles and watching television. Survivors include his wife, Felicia of Rock Springs; one daughter, Linda Ribovich and husband John of Rock Springs; one granddaughter, Jennifer Slatcher and husband Shawn of Phoenix, Ariz.; one sister, Elda Monteith of Portland, Ore.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one grandson, Brian John Ribovich, who died on April 7, 1998; one brother, Allen Hatt; and four sisters, Lola Boyer, Elaine Ross, Delores George and June Sullivan. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 18, 2002 MARY G. HOSKINS LANDER--Funeral services for Mary G. Hoskins took place Tuesday, May 14, 2002 at 10 a.m. at the Chapel of Mount Hope, Hudson’s Funeral Home, with the Bishop form the Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints officiating. Burial followed in Rest Haven Cemetery in Rock Springs at 3:30 p.m. Mrs. Hoskins, 93, died early Friday, May 10, 2002, at Westward Heights Care Center in Lander. Mary G. Genetti was born to James and Ermenia Anselmi Genetti on March 13, 1909 in Rock Springs. After her formal education, she met and married the late Dan Hoskins in Salt Lake City. The couple lived on a ranch they called the Six Mile Ranch, located north of Rock Springs. Mrs. Hoskins worked for the Union Pacific Railroad during World War II and worked in the laundry business for a few years before becoming a homemaker. Her pursuits included crocheting and tatting. She also enjoyed spending time with her family and grandchildren, and eating out. Survivors include one daughter, Dorothy Johnson of Lander; four grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters; and three brothers. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 18, 2002 DENNIS TWITCHELL Funeral services for Dennis Twitchell were conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 16, 2002, at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Graveside services and interment were at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 16, 2002 at the Manila Cemetery in Manila, Utah. Bishop Dee Potter conducted the services. Twitchell, 62, of 2307 Sierra Road, Rock Springs, died at 6:57 a.m. Monday, May 13, 2002 at his home. A lifetime resident of Rock Springs, Twitchell had been ill for several months. He was born Sept. 19, 1939 in Rock Spring, the son of Albert and Phoebe Twitchell. Twitchell attended school in Rock Springs. He was employed for Personal, Social Community Support Services for Southwest Wyoming Rehabilitation Center in Rock Springs for several years. Twitchell enjoyed walking, listening to western music and being with his family. Survivors include one brother, Bryce and wife Barbara Twitchell of Green River; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Phoebe Twitchell; and two sisters, Vonda Twitchell and Marva Jean Gomez. --- Green River Star, May 22, 2002 Olga Magagna Olga Magagna, 68, of Rock Springs, died May 15 at her home after having been in ill health for the past six months. She was born March 12, 1935, in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Matt J. and Ann Kralj Yovich. She attended schools in Rock Springs where she graduated with the class of 1952. She married Rudy Magagna on April 21, 1957, in the Saint Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. She was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Community, Croation Fraternal Union, Catholic Council for Women and was a Senior Citizen Volunteer. She enjoyed bowling, golfing, and many outdoor activities. She is survived by her husband Rudy "Chick" Magagna of Rock Springs; two sons Michael Magagna and Mark Magagna and wife, Annette, both of Rock Springs; two daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Dino Coniglio of Englewood, Colo. and Jeanne and Jim Ulery of Highlands Ranch, Colo.; one brother, Joseph Yovich and wife Sharon of Laramie; one sister, Anne Robertson of Rock Springs and 11 grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her parents-in-law, Fred and Mary Magagna; two brothers and three sisters. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Tuesday at the Saint Cyril and Methodius Church in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park Cemetery. Father Camillus Ellsperman officiated. The family requests donations in her memory be made to Holy Spirit Catholic Parish, P.O. Box 6038, Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 25, 2002 ALBERTA PEARL LAHTI Alberta Pearl Lahti, 66, of 320 N. Third E., Green River, died on Wednesday, May 8, 2002 at the Mid Dakota Hospital in Chamberlin, S.D. where she had been a patient for the past four days. A longtime resident of Green River, and resident of Chamberlin, Mrs. Lahti had been in ill health for the past several years. She was born on March 30, 1935 in Adams, Wis., the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Bert Wooledge. Mrs. Lahti attended schools in Gann Valley, S.D., and was a graduate of the Gann Valley High School with the class of 1953. She married Delbert M. Lahti Sr. in Gann Valley on July 12, 1959 and he preceded her in death on Oct. 20, 1996. Her interests included crocheting and spending time with her family. She was a member of the Mount of Olives Lutheran Church. Survivors include two daughters, Donna Bearnson and husband Dennis of Rock Springs and Debbie Siler and husband Paul of Green River; two sons, Delbert M. Lahti Jr. of Fairbanks, Alaska and Paul A. Lahti and wife Teresa of Great Falls, Mont.; two brothers, Richard Wooledge and wife Jen of Huron, S.D. and Jerry Wooledge and wife Marilee of Sioux Falls, S.D.; three sisters, Betty Carston and husband Sonny of Rawlins, Linda Sterrett and husband James of Casper, and Mary Gillian and husband Leo of Kimball, S.D.; eight grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one grandson; and one brother. The body was cremated. A memorial service will be announced at a later date. --- Green River Star, Jun 5, 2002 Walter Hall Walter W. Hall, 73, Rock Springs, died Wednesday. He has been residing at the Sage View Care Center since January. He was born Oct. 15, 1928, in Putnam, Ill. He attended schools in Putnam. He married Loretta Kare in Spareland, Ill., on Feb. 26, 1954. He served in the Korean War. He was employed by J.B.'s restaurant as a cook until January 2002. Survivors include wife Loretta Hall of Rock Springs; one son, Gary Hall of Rock Springs; two daughters, Penny and husband Mike Williams of Rock Springs, and Connie and Kevin Kohl of Evanston; one sister, Rosemary Davis of Henry, Ill.; three grandchildren, four great- grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Ben Hall, Carl Hall and Art Hall, his parents and one sister, Lois Brittan. Military graveside services were yesterday at the Veterans Section of the Mountain View Cemetery. --- Green River Star, Jun 5, 2002 Serafino Zampedri Serafino "Tony" Zampedri, 80, Rock Springs, died May 29 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. He was born June 27, 1921, in Superior, the son of Enrico and Angelia Arnold Zampedri He attended schools in Superior. He married Pauline Frances Grohar in Rock Springs on Dec. 27, 1941, in Rock Springs. She preceded him in death on May 12, 1978. He married Lois Pietz in Billings, Mont. on July 13, 1986. He was employed by FMC, numerous coal mines, and retired from the Wyoming Highway Department April 11, 1978. He was a United States Army Veteran in World Way II. He was a member of the American Legion Archie Hay Post #24 and the United Mine Workers of America. Survivors include his wife, Lois Zampedri of Rock Springs; one son, Larry Arthur Zampedri of Rock Springs; one stepson, Arlon Koch of Billings, Mont; five stepdaughters, Debbra Koch, Pearl Koch, Sandy Koch, Lou Ann Koch, all of Billings, Mont., and Janet Koch of Seattle; two grandchildren, Danna Alexandra Zampedri of Rigby, Idaho, and Larry Richard Zampedri of Colorado Springs, Colo.; and several nieces, nephews and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Enrico and Angelina Zampedri; first wife, Pauline Frances Zampedri; three brothers, George Zampedri, Henry Zampedri and Joe Zampedri, and one sister, Emma Magagna. A mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. this morning at the Saint Cyril and Methodius Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. Military graveside services and interment will be in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park Cemetery. Father John Savio will officiate. A rosary was recited at 7 p.m. yesterday at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. --- Green River Star, Jun 5, 2002 Kelsey Rodda Kelsey Taylor Rodda, infant daughter of Douglas and Sarah Rodda Jr., passed away on June 1 at the St. John's Hospital in Jackson. Survivors include her parents, Douglas and Sarah Godfrey Rodda of Rock Springs; one sister, Victoria Rodda of Rock Springs; paternal grandparents Douglas and Patti Rodda Sr.; maternal grandparents Milt and Edna Schilling of Horsecreek in Daniel, and Ronn Godfrey of Rapid City, S.D. There will be private family graveside services and interment. The family will be receiving relative and friends after 3 p.m. tomorrow at 388 Douglas Drive, Rock Springs. --- Green River Star, May 29, 2002 Mike Jelaco Mike Martin Jelaco, 85, of Rock Springs died Thursday. He was born April 26, 1917, in Dawson, N.M., the son of John and Ann Sakulich Jelaco. He married Elizabeth May Pastor in Ogden, Utah in 1941. He was employed as a coal miner in Winton for 16 years. He was a mechanic with Zaks Garage, Utzingers and Bunning Transfer. He was also employed as a grader operator for 10 years with Sweetwater County until his retirement in 1982. He was a member of the First Congregational Church Survivors include his wife of Rock Springs; two sons, Michael John Jelaco of Rock Springs and Robert A. Jelaco of Riverdale, Utah; one daughter, Judith Ann Peternell of Rock Springs; two brothers, Nick Jelaco of Pocatello, Idaho and Joe Jelaco of Reno, Nev.; three sisters, Mary Yelonek of East Carbon, Utah, Ann Bozner of Rock Springs and Katherine Marocki of Pinedale; seven grandchildren; three great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, three brothers and one sister. Following cremation at the Vase White Mountain Crematory, a memorial graveside service was conducted Saturday at the St. Joseph's Section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Reverend Jeanny House officiated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 1, 2002 PHILLIP O. HUGHES SR. Funeral services for Phillip O. Hughes Sr. were conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 25, 2002 at the Monroe Avenue Baptist Church in Green River. The Rev. Roy Black conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery. Pallbearers were Darrel Melvin, John McCaslin, Ron Wiebe, Stephen Sloan, Gabe Castle and Chester Chatman. Hughes, 77, of 159 N. Fourth St., Green River, died at 6:55 a.m. Wednesday, May 22, 2002 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, where he had been a patient for the past few days. Hughes had been in ill health for the past two months. He had been a resident of Green River since 1972, and former resident of Missouri. Hughes was born Dec. 25,, 1924 in Piedmont, Mo., the son of the late Rev. Ottis Andrew and Osa Buck Hughes. He attended school sin Patterson, Mo., and graduated from the Patterson High School with the class of 1941. Hughes was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II. Hughes then attended the University of Missouri and graduated with a bachelor of science degree in agriculture. He later attended the University of North Carolina and obtained a master’s degree in public health in 1958. He was a Bird Colonel in the Commissioned Officer Corp of the United States Public Health Service. He married Alma Chatman in Harviell, Mo., on June3, 1951. Hughes was employed by the State of Wyoming Health Department as a state sanitarian for 28 years and retired in 1987. He was a member of the Monroe Avenue Baptist Church and served as a deacon for many years. He had also been a member of the Hopewell Masonic Lodge No. 239 in Lesterville, Mo. Hughes was an avid hunter and a devoted husband and father of four children. Survivors include his wife, Alma of Green River; one son, Jonathan R. Hughes of Green River; two daughters, Phyllis Hughes of Green River and Rebecca Morris of Wausau, Wis.; one brother, David Hughes and wife Sue of St. Louis; four sisters, Sylvia Lane of Piedmont, Mo., Melba Bennett and husband Bob of Patterson, Mo., Juanita McMahan and husband Bob of Piedmont, Ruth Darden and husband Marvin of Patterson; a sister-in-law, Pearlie Pendergrass of Nipomo, Calif.; two granddaughters, Porsha Hutson of Green River and Grace Morris of Wausau, Wis.; two grandsons, William Morris and Ethan Phillip Morris, both of Wausau; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Phillip O. Hughes II; and four brothers, Herbert, Arvel, Wayne and Earl. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 1, 2002 VICKI LYNN KOROGI PENOFF A memorial services for Vicki Lynn Korogi Penoff took place at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 28, 2002 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. The Rev. Richard Kalber conducted the services. Mrs. Penoff, 54, of 824 D St., Rock Springs, died at 11:33 p.m. Monday, May 20, 2002 at her home, following a lengthy illness. She was a lifetime resident of Rock Springs. She was born Aug. 15, 1947 in Rock Springs, the daughter of Andrew and Edith Pennington Korogi. Mrs. Penoff attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated with the class of 1965. She later attended the University of Wyoming for three years. She married James Penoff in Reno, Nev., on July 11, 1969. Mrs. Penoff was employed with School District No. 1 as a secretary for 27 years and retired in 1998. Her interests included stained glasswork, animals, tole painting and she had many other talents. Survivors include husband, James M. Penoff of Rock Springs; one son, Erik S. Penoff and wife Christina of Rock Springs; parents, Andy and Edi Korogi of Rock Springs; brother-in-law, Jack and wife Teresa Penoff of Rock Springs; one grandson, Aaron A. Penoff; three aunts, Anna Lee clark and husband Dutch, Tillie Korogi and Janet Korogi; several uncles, including Kenneth Korogi; and cousins. She was preceded in death by her grandparents; and mother-in-law, Emma Lida Penoff. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 8, 2002 ARMA LaREE ANDREWS HEMET, Calif.—Visitation for Arma LaRee Andrews was at the Church of Latter-day Saints on Kirby, Friday, May 31, at 10-11 a.m. Service was at 11 a.m. Burial took place in the Riverside National Cemetery in Riverside, Calif. Mrs. Andrews, 78, died Friday, May 24, 2002 at the Mission Regional Hospital in Mission Viejo, Calif. She was Nov. 11, 1923, in Joseph, Utah. She worked for W.T. Grants, doing sales. She was a member of the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers. She is survived by two sons, Danny Andrews of Laguna Hills, Calif., and John Steven Andrews of La Habra, Calif.; one daughter, Nancy Halderman of Montrose, Colo.; two brothers, Kent Baker of Marysville, Wash., and Larry Baker of Clifton, Colo.; one sister, Barbara Mazo of Auburn, Calif.; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and many friends in the Villa Hermosa Community and Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Hemet. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, John Martin Andrews; her two infant children, Carol Lynn and Terry Lee; her brother, Carl J. Baker; and her parents, Alfred J. Baker and Vera Baker-Westerfield. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 8, 2002 HELEN RACHEL ARWOOD Funeral services for Helen Rachel Arwood were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 4, 2002, at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment took place at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Arwood, 76, of 1026 Pioneer St., Point of Rocks, died Friday, May 31, 2002, at the Sage View Care Center following a lengthy illness. She was born May 8, 1926 in Lamar, Colo., the daughter of Clyde and Bernice Case Jackson. Mrs. Arwood attended schools in Kirwin, Kan., where she graduated from Phillipsburg High School and later attending the Christ Hospital School of Nursing in Topeka, Kan. She married Maynard Lowell Arwood in Topeka on March 1, 1949. Mrs. Arwood was employed as a registered nurse in Topeka, Kennewick, Wash., and Springs Valley, Ill. She retired in 1977. She belonged to the Order of the Eastern Star and the Rock Springs Rock Club. Survivors include husband, Maynard Arwood of Point of Rocks; four sons, Mike and Billie Arwood of Shirland, Ill., Jim and Beckie Arwood and Bill and Julie Arwood, both of Point of Rocks, and Tim and JoAnne Arwood of Ottawa, Ill.; one daughter, Linda and Jack Sellers of Rock Springs; two brothers, George Jackson of Cheyenne and Donald Jackson of Ft. Collins, Colo.; two sisters, Bernice Ruth Nulty of Jewel, Kan., and Mary Kibler of Topeka; 11 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Bernice Jackson; one brother, John Jackson; and two sisters, Margaret Yates and Alice Box. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 8, 2002 MABEL TAYLOR MCINTOSH FRIENDSWOOD, Texas—Graveside inurnment services for Mabel Taylor McIntosh took place at the Rock Springs Cemetery at 11 a.m. on Jun 3, 2002, with the Rev. Jennie House of the Congregational Church presiding. Mrs. McIntosh, 84, died May 20, 2002 in Friendswood, Texas. She was born Oct. 11, 1918, to Edgar L. and Minnie Wangsgard Taylor in Mountain View. She spent her childhood in Mountain View and in Superior where she lived with her sister and brother-in-law, Mildred and Malcolm Johnston. She attended school in Mountain View and Superior. She met William McIntosh in Superior and they were married in 1935. They lived in Superior until 1961, when they moved to Rock Springs. She lived in Rock Springs until she moved to Texas earlier this year to be near her immediate family. Her husband died Feb. 16, 1983. Mrs. McIntosh was a member of the Congregational Church, Mt. Lily Chapter No. 10 Order of Eastern Star and Daughters of the Nile. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, William T. and Rosemary McIntosh; a granddaughter, Joan McIntosh, all of Friendswood, Texas; sister-in-law, Zella Mlinar of Rock Springs; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, William, she was preceded in death by a son, David, in 1951; her parents; three sisters, Mildred Johnston, Mary Barwick and Merle Rasmussen; and three brothers, Leslie, Gilbert and Harry Taylor. Cremation has taken place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 8, 2002 MELVIN LEON BALDWIN EVANSTON—Funeral services for Melvin Leon Baldwin were Tuesday, June 4 at 2 p.m. at the Evanston Wyoming Stake Center. Viewing was Monday from 6-8 p.m. and Tuesday from 12:30-1:45 p.m., at the Crandall Funeral Home. Burial took place at the Evanston City Cemetery. Baldwin, 81, longtime newspaper publisher and community leader, died Friday, May 31, 2002, in Evanston. Baldwin was born Dec. 10, 1920, in Afton, to Parley Pratt and Stella Taggart Baldwin. He grew up in Star Valley, one of 14 children, and graduated from Star Valley High School in 1938. He excelled in boxing and wrestling. He attended the University of Wyoming and was a Skyline Conference wrestling champion in 1939-40, competing in the national collegiate wrestling tournament. On April 5, 1941, he married Esta Rollins in Kimball, Neb. Their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple on June 9, 1941. The couple moved to Evanston in May 1946, when Baldwin went to work for the co-publishers of the Uinta County Herald—his father-in-law, W. Lorraine Rollins, and O.O. Rickert. He and his wife took over as publishers of the Herald and together published the newspaper for 43 years before selling the business in 1988. During that period, they watched Evanston grow from a community of about 3,000 to a city of more than 12,000, and the Herald went from a weekly publication to twice-weekly. He wrote a regular column, Mel-O-Tones and Discords, while also serving as editor of the paper. He was active in his community and state, serving 16 years on the Evanston City Council and being involved in the Evanston Chamber of Commerce and the Cowboy Days Committee. He was a charter member and trail boss of the Jim Bridger Wagon Trek, and he was on the University of Wyoming College of Commerce and Industry Advisory Committee, an honorary life member of the Wyoming Press Association, a member of the Utah Scottish Association and a member of the University of Wyoming Letterman’s Club. Baldwin worked for 17 years to begin a wrestling program at Evanston High School, and he served as the school’s first wrestling coach, with no pay, in 1957. He was proud of his Scottish heritage and was a student of Scottish history and culture. He also enjoyed music, dance, collecting and making canes, Dutch oven cooking, hunting, fishing, oil painting and his Chihuahuas, Taco I and Taco II. He and his wife sang at funeral for many years. A member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, he served as bishop, counselor in a bishopric, high councilor, ward clerk, regional communication coordinator, ward and stake young men president, Sunday school teacher, Sunday school superintendent and temple worker. He is survived by his wife, Esta R. Baldwin of Evanston; a son, Dr. Melvin R. Baldwin and wife Lola of Evanston; three daughters, Susan Linford and husband Rowland of Evanston, Mary Megeath and husband Rusty of Evanston, and Nancy Jensen of West Valley City, Utah; 17 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; brother, Dr. Donald Baldwin of Gulf Breeze, Fla.; and sisters, Helen Dickie of Palmetto, Fla., and Hermoine Petersen of Denver, Colo. He was preceded in death by his parents, and siblings Jesse, Blanche, Parley, Oliver, Luther, Ruby, Doug, Sol, Nellie Kay and Dick. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 8, 2002 MICHAEL BUCK DONALDSON Memorial services for Michael Buck Donaldson took place at 2 p.m. Friday, June 7, 2002, at Fox Funeral Home in Rock Springs, with the Rev. Gary Welter of the Seventh-day Adventist Church officiating. Donaldson, 50, of 660 Medina Circle, died at 12:45 p.m. Monday, June 3, 2002, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County of sudden illness. He was born Sept. 29, 1951, in Plentywood, Mont., the son of Leo and Grace Buck Donaldson. He attended schools and graduated from high school in Plentywood. He was a self-employed truck driver working for John Bunning Transfer Company at the time of his death. He married Karen Daniels on April 10, 1997, at Mauna Beach, Hawaii. He was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Survivors include his wife, Karen of Rock Springs; one stepdaughter, Kris Monday and husband Tom and one stepson, Leigh Faith and wife Angie, all of Grand Junction, Colo.; one brother, Norman Donaldson; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents. Cremation has taken place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 8, 2002 THOMAS DONALD GRAHAM VERNAL, Utah—Memorial services for Thomas Donald Graham took place Saturday, June 1, 2002, at 1 p.m. at Lador Hall at Browns Park, Colo. Graham, 77, died May 19, 2002, at the home of his daughter Sheila, surrounded by his family, having fought a battle with cancer. Graham was born March 2, 1925, in Rock Springs, to James William and Pearl Finch Graham. He was a resident of southwest Wyoming and lived for 10 years in Vernal, employed by Mountain Fuel Supply. He worked 35 years in the oil and gas industry and retired to pursue a life-long passion for cowboying. He was an avid horseman. He served as town councilman and water commissioner in Dixon, where he last resided. He was a veteran of World War II. Graham was a member of the Leathermans Braiding Guild, Elks Club, American Prospectors Association and PRCA Old Timers Association. He was a master leather braidsman, who enjoyed fishing, hunting and the outdoors. He is survived by his children, Sharon and husband Philip Hardy of Vernal, Sandy and husband Bill Kunkel of Vernal, Sheila Gonzales of Vernal, and Tammie and husband Aaron McCallister of Farson; 13 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; sisters, Mary Lindsey of Rock Springs, Ruth and husband Matt Anderson of Rock Springs, Francis and husband Allen Taylor of Riverton, and Hazel Graham of Lander; and brothers, Buzz and wife Beverly Graham of Rock Springs and Stanley Graham of Farmington, N.M. He was preceded in death by his parents, James William and Pearl Finch Graham; and brother, Joe Graham. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 8, 2002 WALTER W. HALL Military graveside services and interment for Walter W. Hall took place at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 4, 2002, at the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Hall, 73, of 915 Walnut St., Rock Springs, died at 1 a.m. Wednesday, may 29, 2002. Hall had been residing at the Sage View Care Center Since January 2002. He was born Oct. 15, 1928 in Putnam, Ill. He attended schools in Putnam. He married Loretta Kare in Sparland, Ill., on Feb. 26, 1954. Hall served in the Korean War. He was employed by JB’s restaurant as a dishwasher until January 2002. His interests included hunting for rock s and fishing. Survivors include his wife, Loretta Hall of Rock Springs; one son, Gary Hall of Rock Springs; two daughters, Penny and husband Mike Williams of Rock Springs, and Connie and Kevin Kohl of Evanston; one sister, Rosemary Davis of Henry, Ill.; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Ben Hall, Carl Hall and Art Hall; parents; one sister, Lois Brittan; and Earl Hall. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 8, 2002 HUGH SPENCER KELLEY A memorial mass for Hugh Spencer Kelley was celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, June 7, 2002, at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs. A rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 6, 2002, at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. The Rev. John Savio officiated. Inurnment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park Cemetery. Kelley, 70, of 733 5th Ave. W., Rock Springs, died at 8:45 p.m. Sunday, June 2, 2002, at his home. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Reliance, Kelley died following a lengthy illness. He was born Nov. 1, 1931, in Reliance, the son of the late James P. and Burchal Spencer Kelley. Kelley attended schools in Reliance, and was a graduate of the Reliance High School with the class of 1949. He also attended Weber State University. He married J. Dora Branch on Nov. 5, 1982. Kelley was employed by the Union Pacific Railroad as a railroad engineer for 43 years and retired in November of 1994. He enjoyed spending time with his family and grandchildren, woodworking and reading. Survivors include his wife, J. Dora Kelley of Rock Springs; one son, James Peter Kelley of Salt Lake City; two stepsons, Max Casey Olguin of Rock Springs and Mario Jay Olguin and wife Jennifer of Chinhae, South Korea, both serving in the U.S. Navy; one daughter, Yvonne Kelley of Rock Springs; two stepdaughters, Nora Olguin of Green River, and Anita Redondo and husband Joaquin, who is serving in the U.S. Army in Fort Hood, Texas; one sister, Margaret Taylor of San Jose, Calif.; six grandchildren, Sabrina Monczunski, Austin Olguin, Awnna Olguin, Miles Olguin, Joaquin Redondo Jr., and Javier Redondo; and several aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Jim Kelley; and one sister, Pat Harris. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 8, 2002 ANN LEBAR A Mass of Christian burial for Ann Lebar was celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 6, 2002, at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Church in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Rest Haven Cemetery. The Rev. John Savio officiated. A rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 5, 2002, at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. The music for the funeral was provided by Mrs. Lebar’s granddaughter Jacqueline Healey Dimpel and her husband John Dimpel. Pallbearers were F. Daniel Lebar, Paul Lebar, George Healey, Michael Healey, Edward Angelovich and Carl Bozner. Mrs. Lebar, 84, of 117 Bellview Drive, Rock Springs, died at 7:10 a.m. Friday, May 31, 2002, at the Christas St. Joseph’s Nursing Home in Salt Lake City. A lifetime Rock Springs resident, Mrs. Lebar died following an illness of two and one-half years. She was born on June 10, 1918, in Gunn, the daughter of the late Michael and Ursula Adovnik Kozola. Mrs. Lebar attended schools in Gunn. She married Frank P. Lebar in Rock Springs on June 28, 1936. He preceded her in death in 1982. Mrs. Lebar was a member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Church and was active in several of the church’s organizations. Survivors include one son, Frank J. and wife Dierdre Lebar of Brecksville, Ohio; two daughters, Caroline and husband Jack Healey of The Woodlands, Texas, and Mary Lebar of Oakland, Calif.; three sisters, Christina Boothe of Green River, Justine Naglich of Billings, Mont., and Antoinette Ames of Long Beach, Calif.; six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband; three brothers, Mike and Leo Kozola, and Carl Kozola who died in infancy; three sisters, Angela Angelovic, Mary Kozola who died in infancy, and another sister, Mary Kozola, who also died in infancy; and stepfather, Anton Brachun. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 8, 2002 DAVID LEE LINGBLOOM BELLINGHAM, Wash.—A Celebration of Life for David Lee Lingbloom took place Friday, June 7, from 2-5 p.m. at the home of Lingbloom’s sister, Nancy, 2149 Sunrise St., in Fernadale. Lingbloom, 57, of Bellingham, Wash., died Sunday, June 2, 2002, at a care facility in Bellingham. He was born Nov. 9, 1944, to Leslie and Shirley (Faupel) Lingbloom, in Bellingham and was of the 1962 graduating class at Ferndale High School. He lived in Whatcom County for 40 years. He worked as a carpenter and also for Sweetwater County Road and Bridge in Wyoming. While residing in Wyoming, he was active in the JCs (Chamber of Commerce) and on the Search and Rescue teams. Lingbloom was an avid Mariner’s fan. Survivors include daughter, Chris and husband Mike Audevart of Rock Springs; son, Bill Lingbloom of Oklahoma City; grandson, Michael David Audevart; granddaughter, Taylor Audevart; stepmother, Mille Lingbloom of Ferndale, Wash.; sisters, Peggy DeMeyer of Oklahoma City, Mary Blakesley of Bellingham, Nancy Maleila of Ferndale, Barbara Decker of Lynden and Terry Beaty of Bellingham; and brother, Joe Lingbloom of Bellingham. He was preceded in death by his mother, Shirley and her husband Clarence Beaty; and father, Leslie Lingbloom. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 8, 2002 ANN M. NOVAK Rosary for Ann M. Novak was conducted y the Rev. Ray Moss at St. Laurence Catholic School in Laramie at 10 a.m. Friday, June 7, 2002. The funeral mass followed. Interment followed at Greenhill Cemetery. Casketbearers were Elise Brito, Mike Brito, Brian Novak, Craig Novak, Eddie Baker and Harold Colby. Mrs. Novak of Laramie, formerly of Rock Springs and Thermopolis, died Saturday, June 1, 2002, at Ivinson Memorial Hospital in Laramie. She was born Oct. 3, 1915, in Superior, a daughter to Anton and Mary (Yakse) Pivik. She graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1934. She married Anton Novak Dec. 1, 1934. She was a member of St. Laurence O’Toole Catholic Church and St. Rita’s Circle. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Anton and Juanita Novak of Laramie; granddaughter and husband, Teresa and Mike Brito of Cheyenne; a grandson and wife, Brian and Kristi Novak of Rock Springs; grandson, Craig Novak of Palm Springs, Calif.; great-grandchildren, Elis, Erica and Brittany Brito of Cheyenne, and Neil and Alyson Novak of Rock Springs; a brother and sister-in-law, Antone and Amy Pivik of Rock Springs; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; a brother, and a sister. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 8, 2002 TERRY LEE RAINEY GLENROCK—Funeral services for lifelong Glenrock resident Terry Lee Rainey, 48, were conducted Wednesday, June 5, at 2 p.m. at the Glenrock Middle School auditorium. The Rev. Tom Johnson of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church of Casper officiated. Interment followed at the Glenrock cemetery. Rainey died May 31, 2002, in his home following a sudden heart attack. He was born Nov. 25, 1953, at Natrona County Hospital, the son of Robert L. and Betty L. Rainey. He graduated from Glenrock High School in 1972. He continued his mechanical education at Wyoming Tech in Laramie. After returning to Glenrock, he was employed by the Glenrock garage and later Pronghorn drilling. On Aug. 19, 1978, he married Ann Stewart in Glenrock at the Community Baptist Church. For eight years he was employed at Bear Creek Uranium as an operator then advanced into supervision. In 1986, he began his employment at Powder River Coal Company as a heavy equipment operator and soon was advanced to a supervising position, later being promoted to production manager. His interests included his family, friends, hunting, fishing and sports. He was actively involved with his children’s education and sports, as well as professional sports and was not ashamed to say “Go Broncos!” Survivors include his wife, Ann; daughter Tasha and son Reggie, both of Glenrock; his father and mother, Bob and Betty Rainey of Casper; sister Rhonda and her husband Steve Hockaday of Glenrock and their children; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and loved ones. He was preceded in death by his grandma and grandpa Rainey; grandma and grandpa Spencer; and a sister-in-law, Laurie. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 8, 2002 KELSEY TAYLOR RODDA JACKSON—Private family graveside services and interment were conducted for Kelsey Taylor Rodda. Kelsey Taylor Rodda, infant daughter of Douglas and Sarah Rodda Jr., died on June 1, 2002, at the St. John’s Hospital in Jackson. Survivors include her parents, Douglas and Sarah Godfrey Rodda of Rock Springs; one sister, Victoria Rodda of Rock Springs; her paternal grandparents, Douglas and Patti Rodda Sr.; maternal grandparents, Milt and Edna Schilling of Horsecreek in Daniel, and Ronn Godfrey of Rapid City, S.D. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 8, 2002 ROY SPANN Funeral services for Roy Spann were conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, June 3, 2002, at the First United Methodist Church in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Spann, 77, 1462 Sublette St., Rock Springs, died at 7:50 p.m. Wednesday, May 29, 2002, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. He was born on March 8, 1924, in Monticello, Ky., the son of Ephrium Morgan and Nancy Elizabeth Lair. He married the former Lilly Mae Jensen in Pinedale on June 1, 1947, and she preceded him in death on July 15, 1990. He was employed by Mountain Fuel Supply Company for 35 years and retired as a pipeline superintendent in 1982. Spann was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Survivors include two sons, Calvin Spann and wife Ellen of Rock Springs and Kenneth Spann and wife Tammy of Rock Springs; a special friend, Gigi Hamstra of Rock Springs; two brothers, Thomas Spann of Rock Springs and Rufus Spann and wife Bertha of Lyman; one sister, Violet Lowe of Springfield, Ill.; one sister-in-law, Edna Giorgis of Rock Springs; six grandchildren, Richard and Angie Spann, Melinda and Jason Mitchell, Michael Spann, Jesse Spann, Jared Spann and Bryan Spann; three great-grandchildren Nicholas Spann and Jessie and Griffin Mitchell; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; three brothers; and three sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 8, 2002 THEODORE TAGNOLLI SANTA ROSA, Calif.—Theodore “Ted” Tagnolli, a longtime resident of Wyoming, died Friday, May 10, 2002, in Santa Rosa, Calif. He spent 25 years working for the Union Pacific Coal mines in Superior and another 20 years with the Sweetwater County in Rock Springs. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Evelyn Tagnolli of Santa Rosa; son, Leon Tagnolli of Kenwood, Calif.; grandchildren, Steven and Bobby, both of Santa Rosa; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his sister, Carena Martini of Ogden, Utah. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 8, 2002 SERAFINO “TONY” ZAMPEDRI A Mass of Christian burial for Serafino “Tony” Zampedri was celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 5, 2002, at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Church in Rock Springs. Military graveside services and interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park Cemetery. The Rev. John Savio officiated. A rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 4, 2002, at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Zampedri, 80, of 110 Steamboat Drive, Rock Springs, died at 10:38 p.m. on May 29, 2002 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, Rock Springs. He was born June 27, 1921 in Superior, the son of Enrico and Angelina Arnoldi Zampedri. Zampedri attended schools in Superior. He married Pauline Frances Grohar in Rock Springs on Dec. 27, 1941. She preceded him in death on May 12, 1978. He married Lois Pietz in Billings, Mont., on July 13, 1986. Zampedri was employed by FMC, numerous coal mines, and retired from the Wyoming Highway Department April 11, 1978. Zampedri was a U.S. Army Veteran in World War II. He was a member of the American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24 and the United Mine Workers of America. Survivors include his wife, Lois Zampedri of Rock Springs; one son, Larry Arthur Zampedri of Rock Springs; one stepson, Arlon Koch of Billings, Mont.; five stepdaughters, Debra Koch, Pearl Koch, Sandy Koch, Lou Ann Koch, all of Billings and Janet Koch of Seattle; two grandchildren, Danna Alexandra Zampedri of Rigby, Idaho and Larry Richard Zampedri of Colorado Springs, Colo.; several nieces, nephews, grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and one mother-in-law, Frieda Frickle of Billings. He was preceded in death by his parents, Enrico and Angelina Zampedri; first wife, Pauline Frances Zampedri; three brothers, George Zampedri, Henry Zampedri and Joe Zampedri; and one sister, Emma Magagna. --- Green River Star, Jun 12, 2002 Stanley Fabian Stanley William Fabian, 86, of Rock Springs, died Saturday at his home after having been in ill health for the past year. He was born Dec. 10, 1915 in Cumberland and was a graduate of the Superior High School with the Class of 1932 He married Virginia Zukowski in Rock Springs in 1938. He was employed by the Union Pacific Coal Company as a coal miner form 1934 to 1962. He then went to work as a trona miner for FMC Corporation from 1962 until he retired in 1979. He was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church and the SNPJ Lodge. His hobbies included baseball, golf, bowling, camping, arrowhead hunting, fishing and hunting. He was an avid Wyoming Cowboy's athletics fan. Survivors include his wife of Rock Springs; three sons and daughters-in-law, George and Jackie Fabian of Green River, Stanley and Linda Fabian of Eufaula, Okla. and John and Leticia Fabian of Rock Springs; one daughter, Janice Pivik of Gillette; one brother, Thomas Fabian of Cheyenne; four sisters, Julia Fenn of Roy, Utah, Helen Siegel of Cheyenne, Margaret Cieluszak of Rock Springs and Dorothy Kallos of Ogden; six grandchildren, four great grandchildren; one cousin and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Mary Matson, Susie Jablin and Rose Fabian one brother, George Fabian. Following cremation at the Vase White Mountain Crematory, memorial services were conducted this morning at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church with Father John Savio officiating. The family requests that donations in his memory be made to Hospice of Sweetwater County. --- Green River Star, Jun 12, 2002 Anna Keith Anna Alexis Keith, 95, of Rock Springs, died on June 7 following a brief illness. She was born May 25, 1907 in Cripple Creek, Colo., the daughter of the late Maurice and Mary Fennell Dore. She married Leo Keith in Denver in August, 1947 and he preceded her in death in 1951. She was employed by Mountain Bell for 40 years and retired in 1969. First, as a telephone operator and later an investigator of fraud. She was a member Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, the Telephone Pioneers and Our Lady of Bells. She loved reading mystery novels. Survivors include one daughter, Clare and husband Rudy of Rock Springs; seven grandchildren Suzanne Lansang, David Lansang, Diane Wheeler, Mark Lansang, Joseph Lansang, Francis Lansang and Matt Lansang; seven great-grandchildren Sean Lansang, Andrew Lansang, Ashlee Lansang, Jessica DiGiorgio, Alissa DiGiorgio, Rebekah Wheeler, and Timothy Lansang. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, four brothers, Robert Dore, Maurice Dore, Richard Dore and John Dore; four sisters Margaret Dore McGowan, Mary Agnes Dore Costello, Lucille Dore Bug and Catherine Dore Bernard. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Rock Springs. Father Camillus Ellsperman will officiate. A rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. Sunday at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment will be in the St. Joseph's Section of the Rock springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call at the Vase Funeral Chapel Sunday afternoon and evening until 8 p.m. and again Monday morning until time of services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 15, 2002 TONY JELACO Memorial graveside services for Tony Jelaco took place at 11:30 a.m. June 8 in the St. Joseph section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. The Rev. John Savio of the Holy Spirit Catholic Parish officiated. Jelaco, 77, died May 17, 2002 at the Jordan Valley Hospital in West Jordan, Utah, where he and wife Ann were residents at 1890 W. 7865 S. No. 34. He was born May 8, 1925 in Dawson, N.M. The family moved to Winton in 1929. He was deaf and was sent to school at Utah School for the Deaf and Blind in Ogden, Utah, when he was 6. He graduated in 1945. Survivors include his wife, Anne, of West Valley; a son, John and wife Denise and daughter, Leah in Penoma, Calif.; a daughter, Linda Faber of Marion, Mont.; three brothers, Nick and wife Rowena of Pocatello, Idaho, Mike and wife Liz of Rock Springs, and Joe and wife Joyce of Reno, Nev.; three sisters, Mary Jene Yelonek of East Carbon, Utah, Ann Bozner and husband Alfred of Rock Springs, and Katherine Marocki and husband Red of Pinedale; four grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, John and George; and stepsister, Francis Pavalich. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 15, 2002 OSMO RANTA A memorial service for Osmo Ranta was conducted at 1 p.m. on Saturday, June 8, 2002 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Ranta, 89, of 192 Haystack Butte Road, Farson, died at 6 p.m. Monday, June 3, 2002 at his home. A resident of Farson for the past 16 years and former longtime resident of Rock Springs, Ranta had been in ill health for the past several years. He was born March 10, 1913, the son of Isaac and Sanna Marie Kauppi Ranta. He married Bertha Vanderpas in Rock Springs on Jan. 16, 1949. She preceded him in death. Ranta was employed with Hiibacka’s Cleaners and Union Pacific Railroad and retired in June of 1969. His interests included fishing and spending time with his family. Survivors include one daughter, Susan and husband James Hodder of Farson; one daughter-in-law, Becky Ranta of Rock Springs; five grandchildren, Wendy Seekins and husband Dean, Warren Hodder and wife Stacy, Brian Hodder, Christopher Ranta and Kimberley Ranta; four great-grandchildren, Colby Hodder, Ethan Seekisn, Tyrell Hodder and Tel Hodder. He was preceded in death by his wife; one son, Mike Ranta; parents, Isaac and Sanna Marie Ranta; and two sisters. The body was cremated. --- Green River Star, Jun 19, 2002 Clover Wilson Clover Dawn Virginia Wilson, infant daughter of Chris and Jennifer Wakefield-Wilson, died June 12. She was born May 16 and lived only a few weeks. In addition to her parents, she is survived by paternal grandparents Garry and Connie Wilson and maternal grandparents L. Dean and Sherry Atwood, all of Rock Springs: and maternal grandparents George and Bobbie Wakefield of Green River; five aunts, Amanda, Tiffany Nicole, Heather Mary and Jayme; one cousin, Cythia; and her great-grandparents. She was preceded in death by her great-grandfather, Lee Ray Wilson and great-great-grandmother, Alberta Virginia Graf. Graveside services were conducted June 15 in the baby section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Green River Star, Jun 19, 2002 Ruby Giorgis Ruby A. Giorgis, 96, of Rock Springs, died June 16 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient for two days. She was born in Silverton, Colo., Feb. 20, 1906, the daughter of the late Ben and Mary Feligetti Bazzanella. She attended schools there and married John A. Giorgis in Rock Springs in 1930. He preceded her in death in 1990. She was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Jean and John Blazovich of Rock Springs; one sister, Anne Remitz of Sacramento; two grandchildren, Debra Ann Tomich and husband Steve, and David Lee Blazovich and wife Lana, all of Rock Springs; four great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Louie and Albert Bazzanella. Funeral services were conducted today at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Father John Savio officiated. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. The family requests that donations made in her memory be made to the Holy Spirit Catholic Church Building Fund. --- Green River Star, Jun 19, 2002 Icle Leon Simkin Icle Leon Moore Simkin, 86, died June 16 at Pioneer Hospital in West Valley City, Utah after a lengthy illness. She was born Dec. 27, 1915 in Numa, Iowa, the daughter of the late George Elmer and Bertha Ellen Murphy Moore. She married Robert Benjamin Mudd in 1937 in Rock Springs. He preceded her in death. She married Harold Simkin on Dec. 21, 1963 in Salt Lake City and he also preceded her in death. She had been a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints since 1956 and received her temple endowments in the Ogden LDS Temple in 1983. Some of her interests included crafts and fishing and hunting with her husband. Survivors include one daughter, Mary Jacqueline Mudd Davis and husband George; one son, Dwayne Mudd and wife, Bulah B. Beveridge Mudd, 14 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and 10 great-great-grandchildren. IN addition to her husbands and parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Dwight Mudd, one brother, Ramond Elbert Moore; two sisters, Maudie Maye Moore and Elsie Myrel Moore Foster and one great-grandson, Justice Cady. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at Fox Funeral Home where friends may call Friday 6-8 p.m. and Saturday one hour prior to the services. Interment will be in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 22, 2002 BESSIE WAGNER Funeral services for Bessie Wagner were conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, June 21, 2002 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. The Rev. Jesse Ybarra officiated. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens of Rock Springs. Mrs. Wagner, 69, of 1804 Elk St. Space 115, Rock Springs, died Monday, June 17, 2002, in Ogden, Utah. She was a resident of Rock Springs for the last 29 years. She was born in Slater, on Oct. 4, 1932, the daughter of Harvey and Cora Carter Carey. Mrs. Wagner attended schools in Wheatland. She was employed by various restaurants as a waitress until she retired and was a member of the First Assembly of God. Survivors include one son, Jerry and wife Rebecca Mignerey of Kansas; three daughters, Lisa and husband Scott Zuck of Rock Springs, Vicy and Eddy Radakovich, also of Rock Springs, and Dixie and husband Rick Loyd of Vallejo, Calif.; three brothers, Bill and wife Wanda Carey of Riverton, Jack and wife Jean of Rawlins, and Ray and wife Avis Carey of Phoenix, Ariz.; one sister, Val and husband Dick of Wheatland; 13 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; and one brother, Bus Carey. --- Green River Star, Jun 26, 2002 Brian Logan Brian William Logan, 48, of Rock Springs, died Saturday at his residence. He was born in Rock Springs Nov. 27, 1953, the son of William B and Betty J. Lavazolla Logan. He attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated with the class of 1972. He married Bonnie Jean Riley in 1974. He learned advanced oil field technical training and was employed by Weatherford Arrow in sales and tools for the last five years. His interests included fishing, horseshoes, motorcycles and golfing. Survivors include his wife; one son, Jeremy W. Logan and companion Keri Keller of Phoenix; one daughter, Brenna Rose Logan and companion Levi Montoya of Shreveport, La; one brother, Brett D. Logan of Rock Springs; two sisters Diana Bochsler and husband Vince of Rock Springs and Lonnie and Keith Jolly of Mountain View; mother-in-law Anona Riley; two aunts; two uncles; several great nieces, nephews, great great nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one son, William Logan III; his mother Betty Jean Logan; paternal grandparents William B. and Rose Logan; maternal grandparents Dick and Eugenie Wright and one nephew, Bart Logan. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Friends may call Thursday afternoon and evening until 8 p.m. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 29, 2002 RAYMOND H. MYERS RUPERT, Idaho—Graveside services for Raymond H. Myers were conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, June 24, 2002 at the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens in Rock Springs with Dr. John A. Rakestraw officiating. Myers, 86, died Thursday, June 20, 2002 at Minidoka Memorial Extended Care Facility in Rupert, Idaho. He was born Dec. 15, 1915 in Prairieview, Kan., the son of John and Edna Myers. Myers married Gerna E. Harris in 1937 in Fairbury, Neb. They moved to Granger a few years later and lived there until 1993, when they moved to Rupert. Myers retired from the Union Pacific Railroad in 1975. His pursuits included camping and fishing and being with his family. He was a member of the Church of Christ and also the Eagles. He is survived by one daughter, Aleah and husband Lem Miller; and grandchildren, LaVonna and husband Rick Staker, Douglas Miller, Dawn and husband Terry Pickett and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife and his parents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 29, 2002 HANNAH ROSE RATTI SALT LAKE CITY—Hannah Rose Ratti died June 26, 2002 at the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City. She was born June 26, 2002 at the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City, the daughter of Gary A. and Dawn Marie (Moneyhun) Ratti. Survivors include parents; paternal grandparents, Gary and Brenda Ratti; maternal grandmother, Margaret Moneyhun; and paternal great-grandparents, Hershel and Elizabeth Durnil. She was preceded in death by her grandfather, Burnis Moneyhun. Private graveside services have been held. --- Green River Star, Jul 3, 2002 Russell Reiter Russel L. Reiter, 82, of Rock Springs, died June 24 at Gardner Home in Phoenix. He was born in Pool, Neb., Jan. 12, 1920, the son of John Adolph and Anna Madeline Garrets Reiter. He attended schools in Nebraska and was employed by Union Pacific Railroad as a locomotive engineer for 34 years until his retirement in 1973. He was a member of the Locomotive-Fireman engineers and was also a member of the Saint Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. He married Mary Madeline Marcina in Green River in 1941 and she preceded him in death in 1994. Survivors include two daughters; Paula Garner of Phoenix and Sandra Sturgon of Connifer, Colo.; one brother, Kenneth Reiter of Rock Springs; two sisters, Arlene Florel of Kearney, Neb. and Avis Nickel of Elm Creek, Neb.; four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded by his wife Mary, his parents John and Anna Reiter, two brothers Warren and Maurice Reiter; and two sisters Helen Watt and Gertrude Wilhelmy. A Mass of Christian Burial was conducted Monday at the Saint Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs. Father John Savio officiated. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Park Section of the Rock Springs Municipal cemetery. --- Green River Star, Jul 3, 2002 Jesus Gomez Jesus Jacinto Gomez, 88, of Rock Springs died June 26 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater Count after having been in ill health for the past seven years. He was born Sept. 17, 1913 in Chihuahua, Mexico, the son of the late Jesus and Sarah Jurado Gomez. He attended schools in Mexico and married Carmen Granados in Chihuahua in 1939. He was a self-employed rancher and worked until he was 82 years old. He enjoyed riding horses, working with cattle and working farms. He was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Carmen Gomez of Rock Springs; six sons and daughters-in-law Ruben and Dora Gomez of Green River, Luis Enrique and Shannon Gomez, and Elias and Olga Gomez, all of Rock Springs, Jesus Manuel and Estela Gomez of Houston, Texas, Ignacio and Manuela Gomez, and Angel and Severiana Gomez, all of Chihuahua; two daughters and sons-in-law, Irma Eustolia and Nestor Trevizo of Rock Springs and Carolina and Rafael Guerrero of Pacoima, Calif; two sisters Ramona Carmona and Guadalupe Granados, both of Chihuahua; 23 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Sara Gomez. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Tuesday at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Rock Springs. Father John Savio officiated. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Green River Star, Jul 3, 2002 Ella Clark Ella M. Clark, 96, formerly of Rock Springs, died July 3, at the Sage View Care Center. A lifetime resident of Rock Springs, she was born in Vimpelin, Finland, on Sept. 7, 1905, the daughter of the late Isaac and Elaine Lassila. She attended schools in Cumberland, Glenco and Rock Springs. She enjoyed staying home and taking care of her family. She married Clifford Clark Sr. in Rock Springs on Dec. 3, 1922. He preceded her in death on Dec. 26, 1983. Survivors include one son, Clifford Jr. and wife Anna Lee Clark; two grandchildren, Troy and Travis Clark; three great-grandchildren, Ashley Clark, Ty Clark, and Amy Clark. She was preceded in death by her husband, one brother, Walt Lassila; and one sister, Alice Erb. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. July 9, 2002, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk Street, Rock Springs. Interment will be in the Mountain View Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call at the Vase Chapel Tuesday morning until time of funeral services. --- Green River Star, Jul 10, 2002 Anna Dye Anna Teresa Dye, 93, Rock Springs, passed away July 3 at her home. She was a lifetime resident of Rock Springs. She was born in Rock Springs on Feb. 18, 1909, the daughter of James and Celestina Besso Silva. She attended school in Rock Springs and graduated from the Rock Springs High School with the class of 1928. She married Frank M. Dye in Rock Springs on Sept. 9, 1934, and he preceded her in death on Aug. 4, 2000. She co-owned and operated Dye's Office Supply with her husband from 1948 to 1974. Her interests included gardening, sewing and spending time with her family. Survivors include two sons, James E. Dye and wife Dona of Boulder, Colo., and Kenneth F. Dye and wife Sharon of Tacoma, Wash.; one sister, Mary Brinegar and husband Vernon of Sun City West, Ariz.; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, one brother, Dr. Andrew Silva, and one sister, Albina Bertagnolli. A mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway Ave., Rock Springs. Interment was in the St. Joseph's section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. A rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Monday at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. The family of Anna T. Dye respectfully request that donations in her memory be made to the Heart to Heart Adult Day Care, 631 Pilot Butte Ave., Rock Springs, Wyoming, 82901. --- Green River Star, Jul 10, 2002 Christine Hamilton Christine L. Hamilton, 89, Rock Springs, passed away on July 6 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center, where she had been a resident since November 2001. A lifetime resident of Rock Springs, she had been in ill health for the past several years. She was born on July 12, 1912, in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Fred and Mary Sever Russold. She attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School with the Class of 1929. She married Ambrose Hamilton in Rock Springs on Aug. 15, 1933, and he preceded her in death on Sept. 26, 1995. During World War II she worked in the ship yards in Bremerton, Wash. She and her husband owned and operated the Hamilton Furniture Store. They opened the store shortly after World War II and retired in 1970. She was a member of the Saint Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church and St. Monica's Sodality. Survivors include two sons, Arthur J. Hamilton and wife Dixie, and Ted Hamilton and wife Dorothy, all of Rock Springs; one daughter, Patty Moore and husband Dwane of Cheyenne; two sisters, Rose Euseck of Denver and Kate Tate of Dunlap, Tenn.; 13 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and four great- great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one sister, Ann Tarris, and one brother, Fred Russold. A mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. this morning at the Saint Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. Father John Savio officiated. Interment will be in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. A parish rosary was recited at 7 p.m. yesterday at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Mark Hamilton, Keith Hamilton, Mike Hamilton, Jim Euseck, Travis Machetti, Dan Cox, and Jody Cox. The family of Christine Hamilton respectfully requests that donations in her memory be made to the Young at Heart Senior Citizen's Center, 538 Pilot Butte, Rock Springs, or Alzheimer's Affiliation, 112 South Beach, Casper, Wyoming 82601. --- Green River Star, Jul 10, 2002 Ambrocio Mora Ambrocio A. "Sonny" Mora, 45, Green River, passed away on July 6, 2002, at the Central Wyoming Hospice Home in Casper. He was born on Oct. 11, 1956, in Casper, the son of Tom and Irene Zamora Mora. He attended schools in Green River. He was employed in Green River with various construction companies as a dry wall hanger and construction laborer. Survivors include his parents, Tom Mora of Green River and Irene Martinez of Casper; five brothers, Orlando E. Mora of Colorado, Faustin M. Mora of Casper, Mario A. Mora and wife of Brighton, Colo., Tano I. Mora and wife of Denver, and Armando A. Mora of Casper; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his brother, Tom M. Mora Jr., in 1974. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at the First Assembly of God, 2191 Century Blvd., Rock Springs. Pastor Antonio Vargas will conduct the services. Interment will be in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday afternoon and evening until 8 p.m. at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk Street, Rock Springs, and again Friday at the First Assembly of God one hour prior to services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 13, 2002 RICHARD DEVON KEMPTON Funeral services for Richard Devon Kempton were conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, July 8, 2002 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Green River. Bishop Steve Pilling conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Kempton, 41, died June 30, 2002, after a six-year battle with a cancerous brain tumor. He was born in Salt Lake City March 8, 1961. Kempton lived most of his life in Green River, where he worked for 18 years in the soda ash mines. He broke his own record three times at OCI (formerly Stauffer) running a mine cutting machine. Kempton moved to Lake Havasu City, Ariz., where he could enjoy the warmer climate and enjoy fishing. He was a wild game hunter and football fan. Survivors include his parents, Kenneth Kempton and wife Jan of Lake Havasu City, Elaine Caudill and Lyn of Green River, and Marlene Cox and Jack of Yuma, Ariz.; three daughters, Chanel Busha and husband Ross of Greeley, Colo., Brooke Kempton of Rock Springs and Katrena Kempton of Chillicothe, Mo.; one son, Shane Kyle Kempton, also of Chillicothe; stepchildren, Nathan Haselhun and Kaylee Haselhun of Lake Havasu City; grandchildren, Rhyane Hemphill, Hayden Busha, Haley Bartez, Christian Bartez and Taylor Staggs; two brothers, Gary Kempton and wife Doris of Superior, Shane Kempton and wife Jody of Green River; four sisters, Marcia Bingham, Brenda Barney, Tammy Fennell and husband Jerry, and Shelly Burnett and husband Jeb, all of Green River; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Wendell and Sylvia Stewart; and maternal grandparents, Richard and Una Golightly. --- Green River Star, Jul 18, 2002 Henry Simkins Henry C. Simkins, 81, of Rock Springs died July 10 at the Sage View Care Center where he had been a patient for one day. He was born in Rock Springs on May 5, 1921, the son of the late Edmund and Elizabeth Wilson Simkins. He attended schools in Rock Springs and married Elsie Mae Sprowell in 1944 in Boise, Idaho. She preceded him in death in 1982. He was a United States Air force veteran of World War II. He was employed as a warehouseman at Stauffer Chemical for 18 years until his retirement in 1982. He was a member of the Young At Heart Senior Center, American Legion Archie Hay Post 24 and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 151. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Curtis Lee and Patty Simkins; two grandchildren, Sean M. Simkins and wife Kristen, and Heather J. Lapp and husband Justin; three great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Harold, Cornelius, William and Clyde Simkins. Funeral services were conducted Monday at the Vase Funeral Chapel by Gene Lane. Military graveside services and interment were in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. The family requests that donations in his memory be made to the charity of your choice. --- Green River Star, Jul 18, 2002 Kristofer Dunn Kristofer Glen Dunn, 18, of Rock Springs died Saturday at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. He was born July 9, 1984, in Idaho Falls, the son of Charlotte Heddleson and Ricky Dunn. His interests included wrestling, basketball, football, fishing and camping. He enjoyed spending time with his friends and family. Survivors include his mother, Charlotte Stultz and husband Michael of Rock Springs; his father, Ricky Dunn and wife Sherry of California; two sisters, Cynthia Dunn of Rock Springs and Cleta Dunn of Wamsutter; maternal grandparents David and Cleta Heddleson of Wamsutter; paternal grandparents and several aunts, uncles and cousins also survive. He was preceded in death by one sister, Christine Marie Dunn; a cousin, Catlin Rae Heddleson; his paternal step-grandparents; maternal great grandparents Travis and Thelma Wilkerson and Floyd and Anna Heddleson; and cousin Hiram Donald Golden who passes away with him. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. tomorrow at the Wamsutter Baptist Church. Pastor Mike Smith will officiate. Interment will be in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call at the Vase Funeral Chapel Thursday until time of services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 20, 2002 DOROTHY IRENE RALPH Funeral services for Dorothy Irene Ralph were conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 17, 2002 at the LDS Stake Center in Green River. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Mrs. Ralph, 76, of 124 Astle, Green River, died at 11 p.m. July 12, 2002 at the Sage View Care Center, where she had been a resident for the past several years. A longtime Green River resident, Mrs. Ralph died after a lengthy illness. She was born Feb. 20, 1926 in Tremonton, Utah, the daughter of the late William Edward and Gertrude Irene Furse Lucas. Mrs. Ralph attended schools in Green River and was a graduate of the Green River High School with the class of 1943. She married Herman Ralph Nov. 17, 1944 in Ogden, Utah. Mrs. Ralph was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Her interests included cooking, crocheting, sewing and the CB radio. Survivors include her husband, Herman of Green River; two sons, Loren Ralph of Green River and William “Bill” Dean Ralph and wife Joanne of Spotsylvania, Va.; one daughter, Eileen Pearson and husband Keith of Hermiston, Ore., one brother, Wilbur “Bill” Dean Lucas of Daytona Beach, Fla.; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; and three brothers, William Edward Lucas, Robert Jess Lucas and James Lee Lucas. --- Green River Star, Jul 24, 2002 Morgan Charles McIntosh Morgan Charles McIntosh, 80, of Rock Springs passed away July 16 at the Sage View Care Center. He was born April 28, 1922, in Rock Springs, the son of Dave and Elizabeth Samuels McIntosh. He attended schools in Rock Springs. He was a United States Army Veteran of World War II. He was employed as a carman at Union Pacific Railroad for many years. He was a member of the Young At Heart Senior Citizen's Center and enjoyed golfing and fishing. He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Richard Wayne and Loretta McIntosh of Buffalo; one sister Gladys Radakovich of Rock Springs; six grandchildren, Brian and Kevin McIntosh of Waveland, Miss., Craig and Toni McIntosh of Rock Springs, Dana Dinkel of Hinesville, Ga. and Jason McIntosh of Buffalo and several great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two sons, Morgan and Larry McIntosh; one brother and three sisters. Following cremation at the Vase White Mountain Crematory, a memorial service was conducted July 19 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Father John Savio officiated. Inurnment was in the Paul J. Wataha Section of the Rocks Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 27, 2002 JENNIE CHIONIS Funeral services for Jennie Chionis were conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 25, 2002, at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Rock Springs. The Very Rev. Lukas Kotzakis officiated. A prayer service was conducted at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 24, 2002 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearers were Tom Manatos, Harry Pappas, Bud Nelson, Gus Kalivas, Tony Varras and Rob Lammie. Mrs. Chionis, 89, 144 Sheridan St., Rock Springs, died Saturday, July 20, 2002 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County shortly after being admitted. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Granger and Greece, Mrs. Chionis died following a sudden illness. She was born June 14, 1913 in Korone, Pilea, Greece, the daughter of the late Jim and Helen Katsianes Salantis. Mrs. Chionis attended schools in Greece. She married John Chionis Jan. 21, 1938 in Greece, and he preceded her in death in 1972. After arriving in the United States, they lived in Granger and operated the Home Grocery, a general merchandise store, until 1972. She learned to speak English from her customers. In 1973, she moved to Rock Springs. She worked at Jay’s Family Restaurant for about five years and also had worked at Little America for two years. Mrs. Chionis enjoyed crocheting, cooking, gardening and visiting with family and friends. In 1974, she traveled to Greece to visit her family. She is survived by one son, Dr. George John Chionis and wife Rita of San Diego; one daughter, Katherine Varras and husband Spiro of Rock Springs; four grandchildren, Dr. John Varras of Las Vegas, Amy Chionis of Concord, Calif., John Chionis of Davis, Calif., and Sarah Chionis of San Diego, and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Chionis was preceded in death by her husband, John Chionis; son, George John Chionis [sic]; one son in infancy; five brothers, and one sister. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 3, 2002 DAVID IRA BRYON SLOAN A mass of Christian burial for David Ira Bryon Sloan was celebrated at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2, 2002 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs. The Rev. John Savio conducted the services. Interment was in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Sloan, 23, of 3502 Fitzpatrick Drive, Rock Springs, died Sunday, July 28, 2002. He had been a lifelong resident of Rock Springs. He was born Feb. 18, 1979 in Rock Springs, the son of David Sr. and Brenda Coleman Sloan. Sloan attended schools in Rock Springs. He was employed as a roofer. His interests included hunting, fishing, snowboarding, skateboarding, heavy metal music and spending time with his son, friends and family. He was a self-taught guitar player and drummer. Survivors include his parents, David and Brenda Sloan Sr. of Rock Springs; one son, David Ira Bryon Sloan III; four sisters, Jana Ditton and husband Jimmy of Rock Springs, Terrie Swift and husband Aaron of Pinedale, Sharon Starr Sloan of Rock Springs and Katherine “Katie” Sloan of Rock Springs; maternal grandmother, Dolores Coleman of Rock Springs; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews; great-nieces and great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Rolland Coleman, and his paternal grandparents, James W. and Emmabelle Sloan. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 3, 2002 MORGAN ALAYNA DOCKTER PORTLAND, Ore.—Funeral services for Morgan Alayna Dockter were conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 2, 2002, at the LDS First Ward, 1000 W. Fourth N., in Green River. Bishop Wayde Mecham conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Morgan Alayna Dockter, 3, daughter of Casey LeRoy and Shauna Lynne Ogden Dockter of Green River, died July 26, 2002 at the Doernbecher Children’s Hospital in Portland, Ore., from a sudden illness. She was born in Rock Springs, Aug. 31, 1998. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Survivors include her parents, one sister, Taylor Renea Dockter of Green River; paternal grandparents, Sharlene and Myron Kaml of Green River; maternal grandparents, Elaine and Dave Violette of Phoenix; paternal great-grandparents, Christoph and Louise Dockter of Ashley, N.D., and Melba Barker of Green River; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Milton Dockter; paternal great-grandfather, John Barker; maternal grandfather, John Ogden; and maternal great-grandparents, Alice and Curtis Ogden. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 3, 2002 MARK LAWSON Funeral services for Mark Lawson were conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, 2002, at the LDS First Ward, 1000 W. Fourth N., Green River. Bishop Wayde Mecham conducted the services. Military graveside services and interment were in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Lawson, 39, of 230 E. Second N., Green River, died July 26, 2002 at the University of Utah Medical Center. He was a longtime resident of Green River. Lawson was born Feb. 4, 1963, the son of Max Edward and Connie Lou Stewart Lawson. He attended schools in Green River, and was a graduate of Green River High School and also attended Western Wyoming Community College for three years. Lawson married Jeana L. Simmons in Green River, Sept. 29, 1988. He was employed in the delivery department of Wonder Bread, as the public information officer for the Sweetwater County Fire Department and as emergency medical technician for Castle Rock Ambulance Service. His interests included coaching and umpiring Green River Youth Football League and Babe Ruth Junior Baseball. He was a member of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Survivors include his wife, Jeana of Green River; father, Max and wife Pat of Riverton; three sons, Marshall Lee Lawson, Mark Allen Lawson II and Jeffrie Rian Lawson, all of Green River; three daughter, Alicia Dawn Lawson, Jade Nichole Yates-Lawson and Amber Beeson-High, all of Green River; two brothers, Steven Jeffrey Lawson of New Orleans and Lee Edward Lawson of Green River; four stepbrothers, Donald, Dennis, Duane and David Van Skike; his maternal grandmother, Ellen June Stewart of Green River; two grandchildren, Kira Mackenzee-Yates and Kiley Renea Maccomb; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother; paternal grandparents and maternal grandfather. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 3, 2002 KALEB MATTHEW METZ A mass of the angels for Kaled Matthew Metz was celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway, Rock Springs. Interment took place in the Riverview Cemetery, Green River. Kaleb Matthew Metz, infant son of Clinton Wayne and Jennifer Marie Metz, died at birth Thursday, Aug. 1, 2002 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. Survivors include one brother, Keelan Michael Metz of Rock Springs; grandparents, Robert and Shiela Lamar of Rogers, Ark., Bill and Mavis Metz of Cody, Allen and Rosa Hafner of Green River; 17 great-aunts; 17 great-uncles; and many cousins. He was preceded in death by great-grandfathers, Lamont Clark, Carl Fowler and Willard Loberg; and great-uncle, Terry Metz. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 3, 2002 LYNDA “BONGA” MICKELSEN MANILA, Utah—Graveside services and interment for Lynda “Bonga” Mickelsen were conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, July 30, 2002 at the Manila Cemetery in Manila. Mrs. Mickelsen, 60, died July 24, 2002. She was born May 22, 1942 in Salt Lake City to Paul Richard and Raeola Burbidge. Mrs. MIckelsen lived the last several years with her husband, Rob Mickelsen, in Manila, Utah. Her pursuits included riding her horse, fishing and hunting. Survivors include her husband, Rob Mickelsen of Manila; parents, Paul Richard and Raeola Burbidge; brother, Jeff Burbidge and wife Delores and their daughter, Annie; daughter, Jenny Bradley and husband Richard, all of Salt Lake City; son, Jesse Coombs of Manila; former husband, David Cooms; grandchildren, Cassidy, Colton, Travis and Shannyn and her dog, Duchess and her horse, Lucy. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 3, 2002 DORA SCHNEIDER A mass of Christian burial for Dora Schneider was celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, 2002 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Green River. The Rev. Tom Sheridan officiated. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery. A parish rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 31, 2002 at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel in Green River. Pallbearers were Dan Murphy, Scott Murphy, Kenneth Murphy, Vic Dana, Clint Dana and C.J. Dana. Honorary pallbearers were Lawrence Madsen, Ketih Dana, Jim Brinkeroff, John Dracott, Aaron Dracott, Rick Lee, Larry Madsen, Ben Bracken, Rudy Paravicini and Rick Paravicini. Mrs. Schneider, 88, of 290 N. Fourth E., Green River, died at her home July 27, 2002. A longtime resident of Green River and Quartzsite, Ariz. Mrs. Schneider died following a three-year illness. She was born June 1, 1914, in Quealy, the daughter of Domonic and Mary Tenore Borgialli. Mrs. Schneider attended schools in Rock Springs and Green River, and was a graduate of the Lincoln High School with the class of 1938. She married Joe Murphy in 1941 and he preceded her in death Sept. 20, 1957. She later married Harry Schneider in October 1965 and he preceded her in death Nov. 1, 1980. Mrs. Schneider was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, the Altar Society and Rosary Society and the Sewing Club. In Quartzsite she was a member of the Angels and she organized building the Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Quartzsite and the Parish Council for the Queen of Peace Catholic Church. Her interests included embroidering and cake decorating. Survivors include one son, Joe Murphy and wife Geraldine of Green River; daughter-in-law, Donna Murphy of Fort Collins, Colo.; three sisters, Elizabeth Dana of Green River, Anna Bracken of Lincoln, Neb., and Elsie Madsen and husband Lawrence of Bondurant; two sisters-in-law, Toni Paravicini of Green River and Donnetta Paravicini of Green River; three grandchildren, Dan Murphy and wife Tammy, Scott Murphy and wife Michelle, Kenneth Murphy and wife Laurie; great-grandchildren, Jessica and Tyrel Jackobsen, Tori and Tyler Murphy, Jonny England, and Charleen and Adam Murphy; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands; one son, Chuck Murphy; three brothers, Vic Paravicini, Rudy Paravicini and Dick Paravicini; and two grandchildren, Kathy Murphy-Jackobsen and Sean Murphy. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 10, 2002 MICHELE LEGAULT JARVIE Funeral services for Michele Legault Jarvie were conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2002 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Stake Center in Green River. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery, Green River. Pallbearers were Mike Legault, Jeff Legault, Jim Jarvie, Daniel Romero, Ken Middlemas and Larry Mullins. Honorary pallbearers were Kim, Dee, Bob, Floyd, Shane, Mark Charles, David Smith, Mark Roberson and Steve Romero. Mrs. Jarvie, 40, of Green River, died Thursday, Aug. 1, 2002 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center after a lengthy illness. She was born Feb. 10, 1962 in Topeka, Kan., the daughter of Alfred Dale and Cherlynn Charles Legault. She attended grade school in Laramie and graduated from Rock Springs High School with the class of 1980. She also attended University of Wyoming and graduated with a degree in elementary education in June 1985. She worked with children in daycare and in the Montessori School in Salt Lake City. On Oct. 3, 1987, she married Thomas Dean Jarvie in Rock Springs. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Washington, D.C. LDS Temple on Oct. 14, 1989. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where she served in the Primary, as secretary and counselor in the Relief Socity, in the nursery and as librarian. Her interests included counted cross stitch, scrapbooking, genealogy, activities with her family, cooking and she was an avid Trekkie. She served several years as an officer in the PTO. Survivors include her husband, Thomas of Green River; one son, Arthur Dean Jarvie; three daughters, Heather Marie Jarvie, Cassandra Lynn Jarvie and Alyssa Christine Jarvie, all of Green River; her mother, Cherylnn Legault Davis of Green River; two brothers, Michael Dale Legault and wife Natalee of Lyman and Jeffery Frank Legault and wife Christy of Rock Springs; one sister, Jody Lynn Robertson and husband Mark of Rock Springs; one grandfather, Gene Zadra of Lyman; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Alfred Legault and one grandmother, Marian Zadra. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 10, 2002 PATRICIA MARY KORHONEN A mass of Christian burial for Patricia Mary Korhonen was celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2002 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Rock Springs. A parish rosary was recited at 7 p.m. on Monday, at Fox Funeral Home in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Michael Korhonen, Wayne Korhonen, Bill Newton, Bob Muckley, Alan Tominc and ray Zampedri. Mrs. Korhonen, 86, of 1237 Lincoln Ave., Rock Springs, died Aug. 1, 2002 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River. She was born Sept. 3, 1915 in Ryan, Iowa, the daughter of William and Mary Donahue Gavin. She married Toivo Korhonen July 23, 1946 in Ryan. He preceded her in death Feb. 16, 1974. Mrs. Korhonen attended schools in Ryan and graduated from high school with the class of 1933. She attended Iowa State Teachers College and University of Wyoming. She was employed for Sweetwater County School District No. 1 as a school teacher, retiring in 1980 after 40 years of teaching. She was a member of Kappa Kappa Iota, St. Mary’s Circle, Young-at-Heart Senior Citizens Center, AARP, Catholic Golden Age and Retired Teachers. She was also a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Her interests were fishing, camping, being outdoors and traveling. Survivors include son, William Korhonen of Rock Springs; daughter, Rose Wright of Aurora, Colo.; one brother, Cyril Gavin and one sister, Marguerite Reidy, both of Manchester, Iowa; grandchildren, Janet Korhonen, Angela and husband Chad Fleming and Michael Korhonen; one great-granddaughter, Madilene Kenna Fleming and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Toivo; parents; and one sister, Loretta. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 10, 2002 DENNIS ROSS MATTINSON Funeral services for Dennis Ross Mattinson were conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 5, 2002 at Fox Funeral Home in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, Rock Springs. Pallbearers were (line smeared), Donovan Mattinson, Neil Mattinson, Don Mattinson, Paul Larson, Darren Mattinson, Lance White and Joe Dolenc. Honorary pallbearers were Al Barton, Marion Larson, Maurcie Larson, Mike Lehman, Harold Monroe, Dick Maritn, Kevin Mattinson, Kim White, Roger Larson and Mark Stewart. Mattinson, 60, died Aug. 1, 2002 at one of his favorite places, “the cabin” in Pinedale, of a sudden illness. He was born Sept. 5, 1941 in Rawlins, the son of Ralph B. and Helen M. Knezovich Mattinson. He attended grade school in Bitter Creek and graduated from Superior High School with the class of 1959. He married Sharon “Judy” Chestine on Nov. 24, 1962 in Rock Springs. He was a dedicated employee of the Union Pacific Railroad for 39 years and retired on July 31, 1998. His interests included spending time with his four grandchildren, whom he adored, and traveling to see his sons and helping them build, mend or fix just about anything. Fishing and hunting were his passion, which he shared with his wife and nephews. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Survivors include his wife, Judy of Rock Springs; two sons, Dennis Scott Mattinson and wife Suzy of Moscow, Idaho and Donovan Martin Mattinson and wife Robyn of Minden, Nev.; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Martin and Edith Chestine of Rock Springs; four grandchildren, Maggie and Sophie Mattinson of Moscow and Darby and Britt Mattinson of Minden; his mother, Helen of Rock Springs; three brothers, Ralph C. Mattinson and wife Billie, Donald Mattinson and wife Donna and Gerald Mattinson and wife Carey, all of Rock Springs; and two sisters, Ella Larson and husband Maurice of Rock Springs and Sharon White and husband Kim of Riverton. He was preceded in death by his father, Ralph; and grandparents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 17, 2002 GERRY FERRIN Funeral services for Gerry Ferrin were conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 16, 2002 at the LDS First Ward Chapel in Green River. Military graveside services and interment were in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Ferrin, 67, of 523 Tollgate Road, Green River, died at 12:50 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2002 at home. He was a resident of Green River for the past 20 years and former resident of Christmas, Ariz., and Draper, Utah. Ferrin was born Sept. 28, 1934 in Jackson Hole, the son of the late Harvey Madison and Elaine Susan Rinker Ferrin. He attended schools in Jackson Hole. He married Mildred Ferrin, who preceded him in death. He later married Susan Chipman in Jamestown in July of 2002. Ferrin was employed by the United States government as a MSHA safety inspector for 16 years and retired in 1994. He also served with the U.S. Navy in the Korean War. His interests included going RVing, computers, and operating ham radios with his call sign “AA7WS.” Survivors include his wife, Susan Ferrin of Green River; five sons, Steven Ferrin of Texas, Colin Punches and wife Michelle of Michigan, Allen Punches and wife Jessie of Medford, ore., Les Punches and wife Marian of Green River, and Richard W. Dixon Jr. and wife Phyllis, also of Green River; five daughters, Gaye Trahan of Centerpoint, Texas, Barb Pressler of Kerville, Texas, Katrina Couright and husband Tom of Belgium, Vicki Vesh of Casper, and Patty Donahue of California; one brother, Ronald Perrine of Rock Springs; one sister, Nancy Cheshier of Cedar Hill, Texas; several grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife; parents; and one daughter, Kieron Blackburn. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 17, 2002 VIRGINIA ORESTER Funeral services for Virginia Orester were conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 13, 2002, at the Emmanuel Baptist Church in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens in Rock Springs. Mrs. Orester, 74, of 1804 Elk St., Rock Springs, died Friday, Aug. 9, 2002 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River, following a brief illness. She was born Aug. 15, 1927 in Leland, Miss., the daughter of the late George Halsey and Eloise Jordan Peets. Mrs. Orester attended schools in Leland. She married Steve Orester Sept. 21, 1945 in Leland. Mrs. Orester was employed as a sales clerk by K-Mart, Sears and Woolworth for many years. Her interests included bowling, Wyoming football, Denver Broncos football and reading. Survivors include two sons, Steve Orester Jr. of Laramie and George Orester of Texas; one daughter, Patti Rodda and husband Douglas of Rock Springs; grandchildren, Steve Rodda and wife Stacie, Angela Clatterbuck, Anne Marie Orester, Doug Jr. and wife Sarah, Melissa Rodda, Thomas Rodda and Phillip Rodda; great-grandchildren, Kyle, Austin and Shaylynn; one sister, Betty Therrien of Saginaw, Mich.; two brothers, Charles Peets and wife Jean of Vicksburg, Miss, and George Peets Jr. of Greenville, Miss.; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband; maternal grandparents; paternal grandparents; parents; granddaughter, Jennifer Rodda; and great-granddaughter, Kelsy Rodda. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 17, 2002 JERRY L. RIDGEWAY Funeral services for Jerry L. Ridgeway were conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, 2002 at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel in Green River. Ridgeway, 50, of 510 Ironwood St., Green River, died Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2002. He had been a Green River resident for the past 28 years. He was born Sept. 26, 1951, in Milwaukee, Wis., the son of Richard B. and Helga Huttary Ridgeway. Ridgeway attended schools in Boulder, Colo., and graduated from Fairview High School with the class of 1971. He married Annette Twitchell in Green River, May 24, 1974. Ridgeway was employed by Raillink for the past four years and at Stauffer Chemical for 24 years. His interests included NASCAR, planes, hunting and fishing. Survivors include his wife, Annette Ridgeway of Green River; parents, Richard and Helga Ridgeway of Groveland, Fla.; three sons, Jason Ridgeway of Rawlins, Shaun Ridgeway of Kemmerer and James Ridgeway of Green River; one daughter, Tara Ridgeway of Green River; two brothers, including a twin brother, Terry Ridgeway of Buffalo and Jim Ridgeway of Denver; two sisters, Karin Brewer of Ocala, Fla. and Barbara Hodges of Clermont, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews. The body has been cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 17, 2002 JACK TETERS Funeral services for Jack Teters were conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2002 at the First United Methodist Church in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Ron McMillan, Jim Rafferty, Don Moon, Steve Logan, Bill Logan and Rick Lee. Honorary pallbearers were John Gatti, Zander Radosevich, Roy Logan, Bruno Bettolo, Jim Hadley and Alfred Jereb. Teters, 83, of 720 Fifth Ave., Rock Springs, died at 3:40 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 10, 2002 at his home. A longtime Rock Springs resident, Teters had been in ill health the past six months. He was born July 30, 1919 in Green River [sic], on a ranch, the son of the late Charles Alexander and Amelia Prestopitz Teters. Teters attended schools in Rock Springs. He married Margaret Sneddon and she preceded him in death. He later married Betty June Lamb in Rock Springs. Teters was employed by Mountain Fuel Supply Company for many years. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, Aerie No. 151 and the International Order of the Odd Fellows. Survivors include his wife, Betty Teters of Rock Springs; two sons, Chuck Teters and wife Bonnie of Rock Springs and Robert J. Teters and wife Linda of Fayetteville, Ark.; two stepsons, James C. Lamb of Steigler, Okla., and Perry Lamb of Texas; one daughter, Marilyn Lee and husband Dick of Rock Springs; six sisters, Arlie Radosevich and husband Steve, Hazel Overy, Claris Nellen, all of Rock Springs, Dorothy Moon of St. George, Utah, Thelma Armstrong of Thayer, Mo. And Amelia Himenia and husband John of Rock Springs; 11 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Margaret; two brothers, Valentine and Bob, and one sister, Rose Logan. --- Green River Star, Aug 21, 2002 Clarence Groutage Clarence Louis Groutage, 81, of Rock Springs, died Aug. 16 after a sudden illness. He was born June 14, 1921, in Hanna, the son of Winfred and Clara Ross Groutage. He married Olga L. Pedri in 1959 in Rock Springs. He attended school in Winton and graduated from Reliance High School with the class of 1940. He had been employed for many years as an auto body repairman with Excelsior Motors until he retired in 1986. He was a veteran of the US Air Force having served during WWII. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His interests were working on cars and visiting with all his friends. Survivors include is wife of Rock Springs; one sister, Edith Moore of Concord, Calif.; sisters-in-law Florence Motto of Fort Collins, Colo. and Katharine Groutage of Vancouver, Wash.; brother-in-law, Wayne Pedri of Rock Springs; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, six brothers, Joseph, Fred, James, Melvin, Ralph, and Earl Groutage and one sister, Lavona Wooden. Funeral services were today at Aspen Mountain LDS Ward. Interment with military honors was in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Green River Star, Aug 21, 2002 Joyce Worley Joyce M. Worley, Rock Springs, passed away Aug. 7 at the University of Utah Medical Center. She was a resident of Rock Springs and a former longtime resident of Lander. She was born on Oct. 20, 1936, in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Robert and Betty Sharp McMillan. She attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School. She was employed by Wyoming State Training School in Lander for 10 years as a Certified Nursing Assistant. Her interests included reading and working crossword and jigsaw puzzles. She married Douglas Worley in Evanston on April 25, 1957, and he preceded her in death on April 20, 1990. Survivors include two daughters, Debra Worley of Rock Springs and Kathy Latinis and husband Troy of Peoria, Ariz.; one brother, Bill McMillian and wife Marlene of Rock Springs; four grandchildren, Brianne Latinis, Jacob Latinis, Tanya Hansen and Benjamin Worley; one great-granddaughter Elizabeth; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, and one sister, Pat. Cremation has taken place in Salt Lake City and memorial services are pending. --- Green River Star, Aug 21, 2002 Eldon Baum Eldon Deloss "Skeeter" Baum, 33, of Rock Springs, died Saturday. He was born June 26, 1969 in Provo, Utah, the son of Jerry Eldon Baum and Wanda Lavee Herrick. He attended schools in Mountain View and Rock Springs. He also attended Utah Technical College in Provo, Utah. His interests were writing poetry and short stories, drawing, fishing, mechanic work and the outdoors. Survivors include his mother, Wanda McGee of Rock Springs; father, Jerry Baum of Fort Bridger; four sons, Jerry Eldon Deloss Baum of Salt Lake City, Andrew and Randy Baum of Spanish Fork, Alexander Deloss Baum of Casper; two daughters, Amber Dawn Baum of Sheridan and Emily Anne Baum of Spanish Fork; one brother, Jeffery Floyd Baum of Rock Springs; two sisters, Lacreacia "Christy" Collins and husband Nathan of Farson, and Jodie Lynn Blashaw of Green River; one niece, two nephews, numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. tomorrow at Fox Funeral Home in Rock Springs where friends may call one hour prior to the services. Bishop Gregg Stembridge will officiate. Interment will be in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 24, 2002 EMMA GRASSO A mass of Christian burial was celebrated for Emma Grasso at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2002 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs. The Rev. John Savio officiated. A rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 20, 2002 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Mrs. Grasso, 90, died Thursday, Aug. 15, 2002 in Green River at the Castle Rock Convalescent Home after an extended illness. Mrs. Grasso was a homemaker and co-owner of Bertolina Wholesale for more than 50 years. She was born in Superior and moved to Ogden, Utah, for a few years before moving to Los Angeles. She graduated from Lincoln High School in Los Angeles in 1930. There she met and married Modesto “Mud” Grasso. After visiting her uncle, Gus Bertolina, in Rock Springs, they decided to stay and work for him. They purchased the business some time after Bertolina’s death in 1945. Mrs. Grass was an active charter member of the B.P.O.E. Does Club for many years. Mr. and Mrs. Grasso celebrated their 60th anniversary in 1995, shortly before he died. Their son and daughter-in-law, Paul and Suzanne Grasso, now own and operate the business. Their daughter, Kay, also works with them. Survivors include one son, Paul Grasso of Rock Springs; two daughters, Rina Royer of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada and Alinda Bennett of Vancouver, Wash.; one sister, Jennie Zueck of Rock Springs; 12 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 24, 2002 EDWARD L. McCLURE Memorial services for Edward L. McClure were conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2002 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. The Rev. Rob Schumaker of the Gospel of Peace Church officiated. McClure, 46, of 736 Fifth Ave. W. No. 9, died Friday, Aug. 16, 2002 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A resident of Rock Springs for the past 18 years and former resident of Tucson, Ariz., McClure had been in ill health for the past four years. He was born May 3, 1956 in Sioux Falls, S.D., the son of Frank Darral and Barbara JoAnne Miller McClure. McClure attended schools in Tucson and was a graduate of the Tucson High School with the class of 1974. He married Alice C. Aragon in Rock Springs June 14, 2002. McClure was employed by Rocket Trucking. His interests included race cars, hunting, fishing, golfing, fixing things and spending time with his two dogs, Dazey and Blue. He is survived by his wife, Alice of Rock Springs; father, Frank McClure of Tucson; two daughters, Kaci McClure and Tina Jensen and husband Levi, all of Rock Springs; two brothers, Tim and Scott McClure, both of Tucson; one sister, Cynthia McClure of Tucson; one grandson, Cameron Jensen of Rock Springs; and one niece, Sirang McClure of Tucson. He was preceded in death by his mother; paternal and maternal grandparents. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 24, 2002 CHERYL ANN WARD Funeral services for Cheryl Ann Ward were conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 22, 2002 at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel in Green River. Interment was in the Viola Cemetery in LaBarge. Mrs. Ward, 41, of Green River, died Saturday, Aug. 17, 2002. She had been a resident of Green River for the past six years. She was born June 26, 1961 in Pontiac, Mich., the daughter of Lawson and Janet Sheffield Watson. She married Alren E. Ward in Jackson Hole. Her interests included camping, gardening, swinging, boating, horseback riding and being in the outdoors. She was a member of the Eagles Fraternal Order No. 2350. She is survived by her husband, Arlen E. Ward of Richfield, Utah; four daughters, Renae V. Ragsdale of Green River, Krystal J. Smith, Alicia M. Ward of Green River and Bethany E. Ward of Richfield; two brothers, Scott Watson of Michigan and Todd Tubbs of Ogden, Utah; three sisters, Lynett Lucero, Tammy Bean and Stacy Tubbs, and three grandchildren, Groven Ragsdale, Cyliss Ragsdale and Larry Moss. Mrs. Ward was preceded in death by one daughter, Brooke Brummet. --- Green River Star, Aug 28, 2002 Helen Krmpotich Helen Krmpotich, 96, of Jackson, passed away Aug. 14 at the Living Center in Jackson. She was born May 19, 1906, in Chicago, the daughter of the late Rade and Angelina Rukodnovich Korich. She attended schools in Colorado, Superior and Winton. She married Jack Krmpotich Sr. in Green River in 1923 and he preceded her in death in 1974. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Nick and Millie Zigich of Chicago, and Jack and Pat Krmpotich of Rock Springs; one daughter, Helen Yenko of Jackson; one sister, Ina Pirau of Riverside, Calif.; ten grandchildren; fifteen great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She is preceded in death by her husband, parents, and one daughter Frances Ashmore. Funeral services were conducted Monday at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. The Very Reverend Lukas Kotzakis conducted the services. Interment took place in the St. Joseph's Cemetery. --- Green River Star, Aug 28, 2002 Bryan Robert Winslow Jr. Bryan Robert Winslow Jr. infant son of Bryan Robert Sr. and Tanya Kay Worley Winslow of Rock Springs, passed away Aug. 22 at the McKay Hospital in Ogden. Survivors include his parents; paternal grandparents Steve and Bobby Jackson of Reno and maternal grandparents Albert and Cheryl Worley of Rock Springs. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather Gary Winslow. Memorial services are pending. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 31, 2002 JARED WAYNE LARSON Funeral services for Jared Wayne Larson were conducted 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27, 2002 at the LDS Stake Center in Green River. Graveside services were conducted at 3 p.m. in Cokeville, following the services. Larson, 20, of Green River, died Wednesday, Aug. 21, 2002 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. He was born May 24, 2982 in Logan, Utah, the son of John W. and Deanna Larson. He graduated from Green River High School in May of 2000. His interests were hunting, riding four-wheelers, camping, snowboarding and spending time with family and friends. Survivors include his mother and father, John and Deanna Larson of Green River; two sisters, Joni Gould and husband Jerod of Bozeman, Mont., and Mallory Larson of Green River; brother, Steffan Larson of Green River; maternal grandparents, Emma Lou Sparks of Saramento, Calif., and Jay and Marina Sparks of Montpelier, Idaho; paternal grandparents, Rhea Larson of Denver, and numerous uncles, aunts and cousins. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Melvin Wayne Larson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 31, 2002 ANGELINA ESPINOZA PORTILLO A memorial mass for Angelina Espinoza Portillo was celebrated at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30, 2002 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs. The Rev. John Savio officiated. A memorial rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 29, 2002 at the church. Graveside services and inurnment were in the St. Joseph’s section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers were grandsons, Rick Portillo, Carl Bennett, Steven Bennett, Troy Seymour, Chris Seymour, Kenny Petty Jr. and Glen Petty. Mrs. Portillo, 77, of 544 Gobel St., Rock Springs, died Monday, Aug. 26, 2002 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient one day. She was a resident of Rock Springs for the past 49 years and a former resident of Guadalupita, N.M. She was born Jan. 7, 1925 in Guadalupita, the daughter of the late Maximo and Lauriana Torres Espinoza. Mrs. Portillo attended schools in Mora, N.M. She married Ralph John Portillo Sr., Dec. 21, 1942 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Rock Springs. Mrs. Portillo was a waitress at the Sands Café. Her pursuits included reading, traveling, cooking and baking. Survivors include her husband, Ralph John Portillo Sr. of Rock Springs; one son, Ralph John Portillo Jr. and daughter-in-law Eloisa of Rock Springs; four daughters, Jo Portillo, Karen Portillo Petty and husband Ken Petty Sr., Sharon Portillo Seymour and husband Dave of Urie and Barbara Portillo Leeper and husband Howard, all of Rock Springs; two brothers, Avelino Espinoza of Las Vegas, N.M. and Samuel Espinoza of Pueblo, Colo.; 14 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Marie Pacheco; three brothers, Agapito Espinoza, Philadelphio Espinoza, Tony Espinoza; great-granddaughter, Ashley Lynn Fletcher; and grandson-in-law, Kevin Fletcher. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 31, 2002 CLARA GENEVA RUBLE ROBINSON MANILA, Utah—Funeral services for Clara Geneva Ruble Robinson were conducted at noon, Thursday, Aug. 29, 2002, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Manila. Graveside services and interment took place at the Manila City Cemetery. Mrs. Robinson, 87, of Manila, Utah, died Friday, Aug. 23, 2002 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. She was a resident of Manila since 1933 and former resident of Green River. She was born June 22, 1915 in Independence, Calif., the daughter of the late Thomas Haden and Eva Rebecca (Currens) Ruble. Mrs. Robinson moved with her family to Wyoming in 1920. They stayed with her maternal grandparents on a ranch on the Hams Fork above Granger until they homesteaded on the Big Island close to where OCI LP (formerly Stauffer Chemical) is now located. She attended schools in Granger and Green River and graduated from Green River High School with the class of 1933. She moved with her family to Manila after she graduated, where she met William Elmer Robinson. They were married April 7, 1934 in Manila. They later solemnized their marriage in the Ogden LDS temple Dec. 21, 1972. Mrs. Robinson was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many position. She was also very active in the community affairs. She was a 4-H leader for more than 25 years, newspaper correspondent for more than 38 years, member of the PTA and the Manila town clerk. Her interests included gardening, crafting, reading and reciting stories and poems for programs. Survivors include three sons, William Arthur Robinson of Rock Springs, Elmer Riley Robinson and wife Sandy of Palm Desert, Calif., and Huston Lorenzo Robinson of Las Vegas; two daughters, Juanita Ellsworth and husband George of Manila, and Beverly Ann Courtwright and husband Herman of Ottawa, Kan.; two brothers, Ivan Eugene Ruble and wife Mary of Manila, and James Sisson Ruble and wife Blanche of Cochese, Ariz.; one sister, Genevieve Eva Siler of Jamestown; 17 grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; one step-great-grandchild; three sisters-in-law, Mildred Robinson Haslem of Vernal, Utah, Harriet Angell of Salt Lake City, and Idabell Swett Robinson of Lander; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; three brothers; one sister; and one daughter-in-law. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 31, 2002 MICHAEL JOSEPH SPIKER Funeral services for Michael Joseph Spiker were conducted at 4:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 30, 2002 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. The Rev. Dan Gilbert conducted the services. Graveside services and interment were in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Spiker, 33, of 239 K St. No. 4, Rock Springs, died at about 10 p.m. Monday, Aug. 26, 2002. He was a longtime resident of Rock Springs. He was born April 7, 1969 in Cody, the son of Tony and Carol Nash Spiker. Spiker attended schools in Rock Springs. He was employed as a carpet installer for Surfaces. His interests included spending time with his family, fishing, gardening and his dogs. Survivors include his mother, Carol Hufstetler and husband Aaron of Farson; his longtime companion, Kalynne Bird of Rock Srpinsg; two brothers, Tony Spiker and wife Tracy of Rock Springs and Sean Spiker of Rock Springs; two sisters, Lisa Blackwell and Julie Hunter and companion, Jon, all of Rock Springs; his paternal grandmother, Tencil Spiker of Garland; his dog, Snooper; nephews, Aaron Spiker, Daniel and Joshua Hunter and Jordan Blackwell; nieces, Kandice Corazza, Brittanie and Sarah Spiker, and Elicia and Mandy Hunter. He was preceded in death by his father; one nephew, Kevin Corazza; his paternal grandfather; and maternal grandparents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 31, 2002 CARL W. THIENPONT Memorial services for Carl W. Thienpont were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 16, 2002, at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Military and graveside services and inurnment took place at the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Thienpont, 50, of 1004 View St., Rock Springs, died at 3 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2002 at his home. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Thienpont died following a brief illness. He was born Feb. 2, 1952 in Caldwell, Idaho, the son of the late Leon L. and Dorothy K. Gammel Thienpont. Thienpont attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School with the class of 1971. He was employed by General Chemical as a custodian for the past 28 years. He retired June 1, 2001. His interests included hunting, fishing, camping and spending time with his family. He served with the U.S. Army for two years during the Vietnam War. Thienpont married Robin M. Burke and she preceded him in death Jan. 27, 1999. He then married Vickie Lynn Pederson Nov. 16, 2000 in Rock Springs. Survivors include his wife, Vickie Lynn Thienpont of Rock Springs; first wife, Heeja Rathe of Rock Springs; one son, Clinton M. Ruiz of Rock Springs; three daughters, Lisa Schrade of Las Vegas, Leena Thienpont of Laramie and Laura Thienpont of Denver; two stepdaughters, Tracy Rios of Casa Grande, Ariz. and Lynn Doroha of Rock Springs; one brother, Leon D. Thienpont of Rock Springs; three sisters, Donna Burkhart, Mary Lou Martinez and Debra Face, all of Rock Springs; three grandchildren, Andrew Rios, Taylor Doroha and Cole Doroha; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; second wife, Robin M. Burke; paternal grandparents, Victor and Elizabeth Thienpont; and maternal grandparents, Harry and Christine Gammell. The body was cremated. --- Green River Star, Sep 4, 2002 Peggy R. Syndergaard Peggy R. Syndergaard, 56, of Rock Springs died at the University of Nebraska Hospital in Omaha, Neb., where she had been a patient for the past six weeks. She was born on July 7, 1946, in Franklin, Va., the daughter of Richard Holmes Rawles and Zella Rose Rawles. She graduated from the Windsor High School with the class of 1964 in Windsor. She attended the Norfolk Business College in Norfolk and the Arizona FBI Police Academy. She attended and graduated from the Western Wyoming Community College in 1993 as "Outstanding Graduate" and obtained an associates degree in psychology. She later attended the University of Wyoming and graduated with honors in 1995 with a bachelors degree in social work in 1995. She married John Syndergaard in Elko, Nev. on April 3, 1982. She served as a field manager and state director for Youth for Understanding Exchange Program and hosted 15 exchange students in their home over the years. She was employed by School District 1 as a special services social worker assigned to the Desert View Elementary School. She also worked as a case manager for the State of Wyoming Developmentally Disabled Program. She was also employed at the Green River Youth Home for 10 years. Her interests included traveling, gardening, spending time time at the beach, and lighthouses. She was also former board member for the American Red Cross, committee chairwoman and den mother for pack and Cub Scouts. Survivors include her husband John Syndergaard of Rock Springs; two sons, Johnny H. Syndergaard of Rock Springs and Rick E. Whitley and wife, Debbie, of Tacoma, Wash.; two grandson; her mother of Chesapeake, Va.; one sister, Carolyn Jones and husband, Buck, of Windsor, Va.; mother-in-law Helen Syndergaard of Rock Springs; two nieces, one nephew, two cousins, one aunt, one uncle, countless international sons and daughters all over the world. She was preceded in death by her father. Funeral services were conducted Aug. 30, at the Vase Funeral Home. Father Russ Johnson will officiate. Interment took place in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park Cemetery. --- Green River Star, Sep 4, 2002 Thomas Hartt Thomas Hartt, 89, of Rock Springs, died Aug. 28 in Ogden. He was born June 14, 1913, in Ranchos de Taos, N.M., the son of the late Shelby and Clorinda Romero Hartt. He married Feloniz Lopez in 1934 in Taos, N.M. He was employed by Pacific Power for 29 years. He retired as a foreman over the water department in 1975. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Aerie 151 and former member of the Knights of Columbus. His interests included hunting and fishing. Survivors include his wife of Rock Springs; one son, Louis J. Hartt of Rock Springs; five daughters, Vangie Flores of Ogden, Helen E. Bucho and Fran C. Chick, both of Rock Springs, Anita Hartt of Denver and Linda L. Hartt of Ogden; two brothers, Bennie Hartt of Rock Springs, and Belarmino Hartt of Talpa, N.M.; one sister, Efro Sanchez of Magna, Utah; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Elba Hartt, Claudina Vigil and Cordilia Martinez; and one brother, Frank Hart. A private graveside service and interment were conducted yesterday at the St. Joseph's Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. The family requests donations in his memory be made to Saint Stephen's Indian School 134 Mission Road, Lander, 82520. --- Green River Star, Sep 4, 2002 ARMAND KELLOGG Armand Kellogg, 87, died Aug. 29 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River following a brief illness. He was born on Oct. 19, 1914, in Rock Springs, the son of the late Samuel Edward and Hattie Maude O' Donnell Kellogg. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School with the class of 1931. He also attended Notre Dame and graduated from there with a bachelor's degree in architecture. He married Mabel Pilger in Rock Springs in 1938 and she preceded him in death on March 21, 2001. He and his brother owned and operated Kellogg and Kellogg Architects for 46 years. He was the architect for numerous buildings, homes, and churches throughout Southwestern Wyoming, including the original Western Wyoming College, University of Wyoming Commerce and Industry Building in Cheyenne and the Governor's Mansion in Cheyenne. He was also instrumental in engineering the "Spruce Goose". He also created "B" Posters at Universal Studios. His interests included golf, painting with watercolors and piano. Survivors include three sons Garry Kellogg and wife Jean Kolman of Carson City, Nev. and their children Glenn Kellogg and wife Ethel of Spokane, Wash., Jim Kellogg and wife Lynne of Spokane, Wash., John Kellogg of Spokane, Patrick Kellogg of Los Angeles; son Bill Kellogg and wife Sandy of Richland, Wash and their son Eron Kellogg of Richland, Wash.; son Phillip Kellogg and wife Jeanne of Rock Springs and their children Greg Kellogg and wife Maria Shaffer of Casper, Jenny Kellogg of Glendale, Colo, Julie Kellogg of Fort Collins and Chris Kellogg of Rock Springs; two daughters Laurie Carlson of Fort Collins, Colo., Carol Boos and husband Brad and their children Alex and Keith Boos all of Englewood, Colo; one brother Fred Kellogg and wife Dorothy of Cheyenne'; and five great grandchildren Beau, Mark, Katelyn, Kasey and Madisen all of Spokane, Wash. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by one brother, Dorwin and one son-in-law, Tom Carlson. Following cremation at the Vase White Mountain Crematory, a memorial services will be conducted at 1p.m. Sept. 7 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Friends may call at the Vase Chapel one hour prior to services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 7, 2002 D’ANTE WESLEY PEEBELS Funeral services for D’ante Wesley Peebels were conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 5, 2002 at Fox Funeral Home in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. D’ante Wesley “Little Cruiser” Peebels, infant son of Paul Joseph Peebels and Amanda Gean Johnston, died at birth Saturday, Aug. 31, 2002 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. Survivors include his parents; one sister, Rylee Justice Peebels of Rock Springs; grandparents, Robert and Linda Richards, Robert and Wanda Johnston, Robert and Hazel Richards, all of Rock Springs, Schaun and Scott Peebels of Illinois, and Sharon Cope of Denison, Texas; great-grandparents, Nadina Beers of Longmont, Colo., Bill and Vivian Deaerdorff of St. George, Utah, Ronald and Ellen Peebels of Illinois, Wesley and Charlene James of Utah, and Mrs. Gates of Texas; great-great-grandmother, Margaret Batchelor of Utah; special cousin, Matthew Bailey of Iowa; uncles, James Wesley Peebels of Ohio; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by cousin, D’ante Wesley Perkins; one uncle; and numerous great-grandparents. --- Green River Star, Sep 11, 2002 Wayne Stockholm Wayne Hamilton Stockholm, 82, of Green River, died Sept. 4. He was born Dec. 26, 1919, in Skiatook, Okla., the son of the late John and Mary Knoke Stockholm. He attended schools there and married Mary Marjorie Prisinger in 1942. He served with the U.S, Army during World War II and was awarded the Good Conduct Medal and the American Defense Service Ribbon. He was employed by Sprays Continental for 25 years until his retirement in 1970. His interests included bowling, baseball, football and coin collecting. He was a member of the American Legion. Survivors include his wife of green River; one son and daughter-in-law, Gary and AeRan Stockholm of Green River; one daughter and son-in-law, Jeanne and Dennis Allen of Gilbert, Ariz.; One brother, Arthur Stockholm of Kansas, Okla.; two sisters, Josephine Epps and Margaret Wiggs, both of Tulsa, Okla.; eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Lloyd Stockholm; and one sister, Goldie Brach. Funeral services were conducted Monday at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel in Green River, Pastor Ted York officiating. Military graveside service and interment were in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park in Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 14, 2002 JAMES B. HAWKINS A mass of Christian burial for James B. Hawkins was celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 7, 2002 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Rock Springs. A rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 6, 2002 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Military graveside services and interment were in the Mountain View section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Hawkins, 80, of 602 Dewar Drive, Rock Springs, died at 9:25 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2002 at the Sage View Care Center following a brief illness. He was a resident of Rock Springs for the past 22 years and a former resident of Lander. He was born June 17, 1922 in Eureka, Calif., the son of the late William M. and Myrna M. Hawkins. Hawkins attended St. Mary’s Catholic High School in California and he graduated with the class of 1940. He married Patricia E. Palmer April 12, 1947 in Reno, Nev. Hawkins was employed for 15 years by the city of Lander as a police officer and retired in 1975. He served with the U.S. Air Force during World War II from 1943 to 1945. He was a hobbyist, father and grandfather. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Hawkins of Rock Springs; two sons, Andrew L. Hawkins and wife Debbie of Rock Springs and James B. Hawkins Jr. and wife Jan of Show Low, Ariz.; two daughters, Anita G. Ellis Gouger and husband Garry of Rock Springs, and Mary A. Cowperthwait and husband Bob of Vancouver, Wash.; 10 grandchildren, Christine Stockert, Nick Ellis, Eric Ellis, Holly Brown, Shawnna Stewert, Dana Anthony, Melissa Bates, Jennifer Hawkins, Amy and Josh Cowperthwait; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Evelyn Hawkins; two daughters, Karen S. Ellis and Sally Hawkins; and one son, Paul Hawkins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 14, 2002 PETE MARKISICH Memorial services for Pete Markisich were conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, 2002 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. The Rev. Sue Pierce conducted the services. Graveside services and inurnment were in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park Cemetery. Markisich, 80, of 819 McCarty St., Rock Springs, died Monday, Sept. 9, 2002 at his home. He was a lifelong resident of Rock Springs. Markisich was born on March 16, 1922, in Rock Springs, the son of the late Nick and Mary Stockich Markisich. He attended schools in Rock Springs. Markisich married the former Agnes Garcia on July 10, 1944 in Victoria, Texas. She preceded him in death on Oct. 31, 1986. He was employed as a miner by the FMC Corporation for 30 years and he retired in May of 1985. Markisich was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. His interests included backpacking in the Wind River Mountains when he was younger. Survivors include two sons, Pete Markisich Jr. and wife Cathi and Danny Markisich and wife Linda, both of Rock Springs; stepson, Bill Garcia and wife Virginia of Rock Springs; two daughters, Nicki Price and husband Roger, Mary Angelovich and husband Ed, both of Rock Springs; one brother, Bill Markisich of Longview, Wash.; one sister, Bessie Kosivich of Salt Lake City; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Markisich was preceded in death by his parents; wife; two sisters; and one brother. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 14, 2002 JUANA PADILLA A mass of Christian burial for Juana Padilla was celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 9, 2002, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Green River. The Rev. Tom Sheridan officiated. A rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8, 2002 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Hall. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery. Mrs. Padilla, 84, of 74 W. Second N., Green River, died Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2002 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center following a lengthy illness. She was a resident of Green River since 1947 and a former resident of Arroyo Seco, N.M. She was born Feb. 3, 1918 in Arroyo Seco, the daughter of the late Anacieto and Eulalia Campos Martinez. Mrs. Padilla attended schools in New Mexico. She married David T. Padilla April 17, 1940 in Taos, N.M. Mrs. Padilla was employed by the Tomahawk Hotel as a maid and clerk for 25 years. Her interests included ceramics and spending time with family. She is survived by her husband, David T. Padilla of Green River; one son, Alonzo Padilla of Seattle; one daughter, Kate Padilla of Soccorro, N.M.; one brother, Joe Martinez of Denver; six grandchildren, Jane Padilla, Donna Padilla, Tony Martin, Monique DuPont, Nichole DuPont, and Timothy DuPont; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Balta Padilla; one sister, Helen Garcia; and one brother, Espirdon Martinez. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 14, 2002 W.D. “DON” THOMAS A memorial service for W.D. “Don” Thomas was conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, 2002 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Ted Barney officiated. Military graveside services and inurnment took place at the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Thomas, 85, of Rock Springs, died Monday, Sept. 9, 2002. He was a resident of Rock Springs since 1940 and a former resident of Texas. He was born on April 23, 1917 in Gainesville, Texas, the son of the late C.M. and Pearl Moon Thomas. Thomas attended school in Texas. He also attended Texas A&M College. He married the former Katheryn Hartney on Sept. 17, 1942, in Neosho, Mo. She preceded him in death on June 14, 1986. He was a veteran of World War II, having served with the 47th Engineers as a First Lieutenant. He was a member of the Royal Order of Jesters, Scottish Rite of Freemasons, Kacina Billiken Klub, 40th Combat Engineer Association, Elks BPO Lodge No. 624, the American Legion Archie Hay Post 24, Republican National Committee and the Past Exchange Club President. In the 1940s through the 1960s, he was the owner/operator of W.D. Thomas Water Well Drilling. In the 1960s he was an agent for Equitable Life and sold real estate. During the 1970s until the time of his death, he was involved in commercial land development. His land interests included partnerships in Gateway, Inc., Baxter Sales, Thomas McNelson Commercial Properties and Nelson McThomas. Survivors include one daughter, Chris Thomas and husband, Roy Barney of Rock Springs; several friends including Bill McCurtain, Lorraine Rutt and G.R. Lewis, and his caregiver, Gayle Browne. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; one sister and one brother. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 21, 2002 LOGAN CURTIS Funeral services for Logan Curtis were conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, 2002, at Fox Funeral Home in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, north of Rock Springs. Logan Curtis, infant son of William Burke and Lesli Maude Sweat Curtis of Rock Springs, died at birth Tuesday, Sept. 10, 2002, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. Survivors include parents; one brother, Ryan Burke Curtis of Rock Springs; grandparents, Allen and Velara Curtis and Blain and Judi Sweat, all of Rock Springs; great-grandparents, Roy and Luella Logan of Rock Springs and Ferris and Zola Sweat of Fruitland, Utah; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 21, 2002 ROBERT “BOB” GAMBLE Funeral services for Robert “Bob” Gamble were conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 19, 2002 at the Expedition Island Pavilion in Green River. Graveside services and interment were conducted at the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Gamble, 81, of Burnt Fork, died Saturday, Sept. 14, 2002, following a sudden illness. He had been a lifelong resident of Burnt Fork. Gamble was born Nov. 9, 1920 in Burnt Fork, the son of the late Earl and Alta Stoll Gamble. He attended school in Green River and graduated with the class of 1938. Gamble married Norma Buckles on Feb. 21, 1942 in Randolph, Utah. He had been a rancher all his life. His interests included calf roping, wild cow milking, hunting, branding and spending time with his family. Survivors include his wife, Norma Gamble of Burnt Fork; one daughter, Karen Lewis of Green River; one brother, Gene Gamble of Burnt Fork; three grandsons, Kim Lewis and wife Kerri, Rob Lewis and wife Nita, both of Green River, and Conn Lewis and wife Aimee of Cheyenne; four great-grandchildren, Kayla, Bobby, Kylee, and Kendra Lewis; three step-great-grandchildren, Joe, Jake and Kayla Wininger. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Bill Gamble; and one son-in-law, Don Lewis. --- Green River Star, Sep 25, 2002 Albert Boschetto Albert Boschetto, 82, Rock Springs, passed away Sept. 15 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County following a lengthy illness. He was born on May 27, 1920, in Salorno, Italy, the son of the late John and Amable Bazanella Boschetto. He attended schools there and married Leta Jean Britt in 1958 in Rock Springs. She preceded him in death in 1988. He was employed by Ben's Foodliner as a meat cutter for 34 years. He later worked for the Rock Springs School District No. 1 Maintenance Department until he retired in 1982. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Aerie 151. Survivors include one sister, Emma Bettolo of Rock Springs; six nephews, Louis Jon Bochetto, Alfred Boschetto, John Boschetto, Bruno Bettolo, Robert Bettolo, and Jimo Roccabruna; six nieces, Sibyl Love, Verlee Garbrecht, Alice Clark, Hilda Thorne, Lilliana Facchini, and Carol Couch. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Louis Boschetto, Ben Boschetto, and John Bochetto; and two sisters, Vittoria Bochetto and Mary Roccabruna. A mass of Christian burial was celebrated Sept. 19. at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Father John Savio officiated. Interment was at the St. Joseph's section of the Rock Springs City Cemetery. --- Green River Star, Sep 25, 2002 Charles Fryburger, 74 Charles Elmer Fryburger, 74, Green River, died Sept. 22 in Layton, Utah, after a lengthy fight against cancer. He was born Jan. 9, 1928, in Longmont, Colo., the son of Eugene Virgil and Lila Rawson Fryburger. Charles graduated from high school in Paonia, Col. He settled in Rock Springs and Green River area in 1947. He married Vella Mae Hysell-Pulley on Dec. 8, 1951, in Reno, Nev. He was a businessman and owned his own sand and gravel business for many years until his retirement in 1981. His interests were stock car and hot rod racing, computers, boating, fishing, traveling, visiting friends, and spending time at Bear Lake, Idaho. Survivors include his wife, Vella, of Green River; son, Kent Pulley and wife Pat of Stroudsberg, Pa.; two daughters, Deanna Perry and husband Randy of Clearfield, Utah, and Charla Gutierrez and husband Gary of Las Vegas; stepmother, Peggy Fryburger-Rice of Paonia, Colo.; grandchildren, John Pulley, Nickey Kuhns, Brandon Perry, and Joel Perry; great-grandchildren, Allison Kuhns, Jordon Perry, Jackie and Lexi Pulley; one uncle, Glen Franklin; one niece, Trudy Mitchell; and several cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Robert Pulley; sister, Faye Largent; niece, Gayale Largent; and parents-in-laws, Frank and Ida Hysell. Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be at 1 p.m. Sept. 28, 2002, at the Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs. Inurnment will be in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. The family requests donations be made to Vista Care Foundation, 425 E. 5350 S. Suite 155, South Ogden, Utah 84405. --- Green River Star, Sep 25, 2002 Amos Diehl Amos F. Diehl, 92, Pinedale, passed away Sept. 19 at the Sublette Center following a brief illness. He had been a resident of Pinedale for the past 12 years and was a former longtime resident of Rock Springs. He was born Oct. 7, 1909, in Ninn, Colo., the son of the late Benjamin and Ella Wills Diehl. He attended schools in Colorado and married Elizabeth Kruse in 1933. She preceded him in death in 1986. He owned and operated Rock Springs Auto Body for 30 years until he retired in 1971. Survivors include three sons, Robert Diehl and wife Dona of Pinedale, Gary Diehl of Rock Springs, and Everet Diehl and wife Susan of Washington; two daughters, Susan Cohrn and husband Dewey of Rock Springs and Marilyn Diehl; two sisters, several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. Cremation will take place at the Vase White Mountain Crematory. There will not be a memorial service. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 5, 2002 ISABELLE T. MEGEATH Funeral services for Isabelle T. Megeath were conducted at 9 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 3, 2002 at the Trinity Episcopal Church in Lander with the Rev. Bob Eldan officiating. Graveside services were at 2 p.m. at the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery in Rock Springs with Russ Johnson officiating. Mrs. Megeath, 87, died Friday evening, Sept. 27, 2002 at her home in Lander. Mrs. Megeath was born to Conrad and Isabelle (Thompson) Schleismayer on Sept. 6, 1915 in Sanger, Calif. After her mother’s death, she was returned to Rock Springs and adopted by her uncle, Joe Thompson and his wife, Mary Alice (Williams). She was raised in Rock Springs and on the Thompson sheep ranch at the foot of the Prospect Mountains. Mrs. Megeath was a graduate of Rock Springs High School. She married Sam A. Megeath in 1935 and was a homemaker. She was active in the Church of the Holy Communion in Rock Springs, the Woolgroweres Association, and the B.P.O.E. Does. After her three sons were raised, she worked in Rock Springs retail stores. She moved to Tampa, Fla., in 1987 to help raise her grandson, Sean, and was active in the YMCA there. In 1997 she moved to Prattville, Ala., then returned to Wyoming in the spring of 2002. Survivors include her sons, Samuel and his wife Gailia of Leesburg, Va., Joe and his wife Sally of Lander and Thomas and his wife Reva of Ashburn, Va.; six grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sam; her parents, Isabelle and Conrad; adoptive parents, Joseph and Mary Alice; and her aunts and uncles. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 5, 2002 LOIS JUNE HUNTER REED Funeral services for Lois June Hunter Reed were conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 30, 2002 at the LDS Stake Center in Rock Springs. Entombment took place at the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Mrs. Reed, 80, of Rock Springs died Sept. 26, 2002 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County after a brief illness. She was born April 29, 1922 in Rock Springs, the daughter of William and Anne Hunter Noble. She married Roy B. Reed July 1, 1944 in St. Louis, Mo. Mrs. Reed attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School with the class of 1940. She attended Wyoming General Hospital Nursing School and was employed as a nurse for 33 years until her retirement in 1973. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Her interests were crocheting, quilting, cross-stitch, fishing, family history, dancing (especially square dancing) and being with family. Survivors include her husband, Roy of Rock Springs; two sons, Bruce Reed and wife Margaret of Rock Springs and Roger Reed and wife Linda of Rock Springs and Camp Verde, Ariz.; two sisters, Doris Bluemel Rasband and husband Eldon of Salt Lake City and Melissa Bluemel Oefeline and husband Joe of Succasunna, N.J.; four grandchildren, Colter Reed, currently serving a mission in England, Bryony Reed and Ben Wilde, both of Laramie, and Lani Reed of Rock Springs; eight nieces and nine nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Elizabeth Hunter Madsen; and an infant son. --- Green River Star, Oct 11, 2002 Jack Steinbrech On Oct. 3, 2002, "Cowboy Jack" Steinbrech passed from this life. He was one of the vanishing breed of western gentlemen. He led a life full of outdoor adventures as only a Wyoming native can. Born in Lander on July 22, 1940, to George and Mary Steinbrech, he attended Lander-area schools when he wasn't hunting and fishing the Windrivers. After graduating from Fremont County Vocational High School in 1958, his path led him to the University of Wyoming where he buckled down (to his parent's relief) and obtained a degree in Range Management. Steinbrech was fortunate to find a career working on the land he loved. He started as a trail builder and packer for the United States Forest Service and later worked for the Bureau of Land Management for 30 years. During his years in the BLM Rock Springs District, he worked as a Range Conservationist and Manager of Construction Fire and Suppression, directing crews in fighting western wildfires. He was proudest of his accomplishments in the Wild Horse adoption program. After retirement, he found a passion for politics. He was elected to the Wyoming State Legislature and served a term as a representative for House District 48. He volunteered many hours on the political campaigns of several candidates. However, not many of these adventures gave him as much happiness as his family. He married Rita E. Zueck on Aug. 13, 1966, and they made their home in Rock Springs. His true other half, Rita kept him outfitted in western attire and was a "true woman behind the man." He is survived by his wife and four daughters, Gina Steinbrech Colovich of Kaysville, Utah, Vicki Steinbrech of Salt Lake City, Amy Steinbrech of Salt Lake City and Sonja Steinbrech of Trenton, Italy. To each of his daughters he gave much love and attention and imparted the gifts of a "can do" attitude, financial savvy, community involvement and a gregarious nature. Other survivors include his three grandchildren, Kara, Ethan, and Naomi, who knew him as "papa" and one brother, Doug Steinbrech of Wenatchee, Wash. He was preceded in death by his parents, aunts and uncles. Jack was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. A mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. yesterday at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway Ave., Rock Springs. Father Tom Sheridan officiated. A parish rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Monday at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. The family of Jack E. Steinbrech respectfully suggests that donations in his memory be made to the American Heart Association of Wyoming, 200 West 17th Street Suite 10, Cheyenne, Wyo. 82001. --- Green River Star, Oct 11, 2002 Margaret Pacheco Margaret Pacheco, 83, Rock Springs, passed away Oct. 6, 2002, at her home. A lifelong resident, she had been in ill health for the past one month. She was born on Feb. 19, 1919, in Colorado, and was a graduate of the Trinidad High School with the class of 1937. She married Louis Pacheco in Raton, N.M., on Nov. 15, 1941. She was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Community. Her interests included playing bingo and doing crafts. Survivors include her husband Louis of Rock Springs; five sons, Joe Pacheco of Salt Lake City, Louis Pacheco and wife Madeline, Tom Pacheco, Steve Pacheco and Anthony Pacheco all of Rock Springs; daughters, Liz Soule and husband Jean, Betty Hodder, Irene Martinez and husband Moses, and Stephanie Pacheco, all of Rock Springs; two brothers, John and Ernest Roybal, both of Denver; two sisters, Nadine Denton of Trinidad, Colo., and Helen Archaleta of Denver; 15 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, one grandson, Terry Pacheco; and three brothers, Louis, Fred and Victor. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at the Saint Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Avenue, Rock Springs. Father Camillus Ellspermann will officiate. A parish rosary will be conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday evening at the Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Interment will be in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call at the Vase Chapel Thursday afternoon until 4 p.m. and at the church from 5-8 pm. and again Friday morning at the church until time of services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 12, 2002 MARY L. HEIKES A mass of Christian burial for Mary L. Heikes was celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 9, 2002 at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Rock Springs. The Rev. Camillus Ellsperman officiated. A parish rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2002 a the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Mrs. Heikes, 65, of 305 Agate St., Rock Springs, died at 3 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, 2002, at the memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient for the past three days. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Heikes died following a lengthy illness. She was born on June 14, 1937 in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late John and Adeline Pasin Fantin. Mrs. Heikes attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School with the class of 1944. She married Barry Heikes in Evanston in 1966. Mrs. Heikes was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Parish. Her interests included hunting, fishing, spending time at their cabin, and spending time with her grandchildren. Survivors include her husband, Barry of Rock Springs; two sons, Keith Heikes and wife Dawn of Rock Springs, and Korey Heikes of Rock Springs; one brother, Rudy Fantin of Rock Springs; three grandchildren, Krista Thomas and Ryan Heikes; one aunt, Olga Rogers of Hudson; several cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; and one brother, Chuck Fantin. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 12, 2002 TERESA “TERRI” MARIE LARSEN A mass of Christian burial for Teresa “Terri” Marie Larsen was conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, 2002 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Rock Springs. The Rev. Joseph Fraher, John Savio and Tom Sheridan officiated. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Henry Meduna, Matthew Kocher, Rick Roccabruna, Roger Bohlmann, Ray Curtis and Earl Wheatley. Honorary pallbearers were Richard Fraher, Jim Larsen, Jerry Larsen and Erik Larsen. Mrs. Larsen, 51, of Rock Springs, died Oct. 4, 2002 at the University Hospital Nebraska Health System in Omaha, Neb., following complications while awaiting a liver transplant. She was born Aug. 15, 1951 in Casper, the daughter of John A. and Geraldine A. Strain Fraher. She married John A. Larsen Feb. 5, 1972 in Rock Springs. Mrs. Larsen attended schools in Great Falls, Mont., and graduated from Rock Springs High School with the class of 1969. She attended Western Wyoming Community College and University of Wyoming. She had been employed as a youth services librarian with the Rock Springs Public Library for 11 years. She was a member of the Wyoming Library Association, president of the PEO Chapter L, and the Sashay Pardners Square Dancing Club. She was a member of the Catholic Church. Her interests were quilting and teaching quilting, sewing, knitting, square dancing, the outdoors, rafting, camping, and her grandchildren. Survivors include her parents, John and Geraldine Fraher of Rock Springs; husband, John Larsen of Rock Springs; son, Erik J. Larsen of Dover, Del.; daughters, Amy L. Larsen of Helena, Mont. and Toni J. Pinkham and husband Michael of Denver; brother, Richard Fraher; and sister, Kathy Fraher, both of Rock Springs; three grandchildren, Ashley N. Larsen of Dover, Racheal and Sean Thomas Pinkham, both of Denver; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her grandparents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 12, 2002 CATHERINE RIBOVICH A mass of Christina burial for Catherine Ribovich was celebrated at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 11, 2002, at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Rock Sprigs. The Rev. John Savio officiated. A parish rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, 2002 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Albert Bazzanella Jr., Albie Bazzanella, Bradley Garduno, Scott Kopish, Rick Roccabruna and Bill Ainscough. Honorary pallbearers were grandson EN3 John A. Smith, Al Richards, Mario Caro, Dennis Washam, John Bowker, Wilford Bowker, Eddie Bowker, Paul Berry and Gary Eccker. Mrs. Ribovich, 80, of 613 Gobel St., Rock Springs, died Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2002 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River. She had been in ill health for the past six months. Mrs. Ribovich was born June 25, 1922 in Orums, Penn., to the late William and Anna Pavlik Sekerak. Later, her family moved to Rock Springs. Mrs. Ribovich attended schools in Rock Springs. She married John J. Ribovich on Nov. 4, 1940, at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Rock Sprigs. Her interests included sewing sequins on calendars as gifts for her family and friends at Christmas time, crossword puzzles, watching television, gambling trips to Wendover, listening to and recording country and western music and spending time with her family. Survivors include one daughter, Anna Bazzanella and husband Albert of Rock Springs; one son, John A. Ribovich and wife Linda of Rock Springs; four grandchildren, Jennifer Slatcher and husband Shawn of Phoenix, Ariz., Cheryl Garduno, Albert Bazzanella and wife Shawn, and Anna Kopish and husband Scott, all of Rock Springs; six great-grandchildren, EN3 John A. Smith stationed in Bremerton, Wash., Chelsie Bazzanella, Albie Bazzanella, Bradley Garduno, Angela Garduno and Brian Garduno Jr., all of Rock Springs; two sisters, Delores Sekarak of Rock Springs and Barbara Peterson and husband Pete of Casper; one brother, Steve Skerak and wife Carolyn of Clancy, Mont.; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, who died on April 22, 1996; one grandson, Brian John Ribovich; two sisters, Margaret Suriano and Mary Beardsley; and one brother, William Sekerak. --- Green River Star, Oct 16, 2002 Joseph Lamori Joseph Michael Lamori, 64, of Thermopolis, passed away at the Wyoming Medical Center in Casper following complications due to surgery. He had been a resident of Thermopolis since 1999 and was a former resident of Rock Springs. He was born Sept. 16, 1938, in Broadhead, Colo., the son of the late Alfonso and Victoria Martinez Lamori. He attended schools in Broadhead, Rock Springs and Aguilar, Colo. where he graduated from Aguilar High School with the class of 1958. He was the owner and operator of the Martinez Brick and Stone Company, later called Sweetwater Stone. Survivors include three brothers; Alfonso Richard Lamori of San Francisco, Anthony Joe Gonzales and wife Gerrad, and Charles "Chuck" Gonzales and wife Cindy all of Aurora, Colo.; five sisters; Virginia Lamori Cordova and husband Ernest of Rock Springs, Lena Dannison and husband Scott, and Vicki Ashley, all of Clinton, Ill., Gerri Wiggins and husband Bill, and Lucille Meis and husband Jay, all of Seattle, Wash, several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and sister who died in infancy and one sister, Priscilla Lamori Montoya. Following cremation, a memorial service was conducted yesterday at the Vase Funeral by John Crouch. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 19, 2002 GUIDO D. FEDRIZZI BOISE, Idaho—A funeral mass for Guido D. Fedrizzi was conducted Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2002 at 11 a.m. at St. Mark’s Catholic Church, 7503 Northview, Boise. Inurnment will be at a later date in Rock Springs. Fedrizzi, 92, of Boise, Idaho, died Friday evening, Oct. 11, 2002 in a local care center, after a short illness. Fedrizzi was born Nov. 16, 1909 in Tuenno, Italy to David and Dominica Fedrizzi. The third of six children, he immigrated to the United States in 1913 with his mother and his two older brothers. They joined his father in Rock Springs where they made their home. Fedrizzi attended local schools and graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1928 where he was a lettered member of the basketball team. Fedrizzi continued to make Rock Springs his home and in 1939 married Margaret Head. They had two sons before she died in 1951. Fedrizzi continued raising his two sons as a single parent and was honored by the Rock Springs Chamber of Commerce with a Father of the Year award. Fedrizzi lived in Rock Springs until he was 65, during which time he was a journeyman carpenter, foreman/superintendent, working in the trade for 40 years. He oversaw numerous projects, which included banks, schools and commercial building in addition to many homes. He was a loyal and respected member of Carpenter’s Local 1620 for more than 70 years. After retiring in 1975 he joined his son, Richard in Boise to establish Treasure Valley X-Ray, a successful radiology equipment and supply business, which continued for 23 years. On June 23, 1978 he married Florence Frey of Rock Sprigns. At the age of 89, Fedrizzi’s second retirement came about when the business was sold in 1998. Fedrizzi was a sports enthusiast. He was a fan of the Wyoming Cowboys and the Boise State Broncos. Even after he could no longer attend, he listened to games on the radio or watched them on television. Fedrizzi was a longtime member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Rock Springs and St. Mark’s Catholic Church in Boise. Fedrizzi is survived by his wife, Florence of Boise; sons, Richard and Patsy of Eagle and Paul and Janie of Vancouver, Wash.; sister, Katherine and Robert Rhode of Boulder, Colo.; granddaughters, Terry Frandsen of Salt Lake City, Traci Fedrizzi, Tricia Black, Tammy Black and Tonya Tuck of Boise; sisters-in-law, Mona Rae Fedrizzi of Casper, Louise Fedrizzi of Rock Springs, Elaine and Tom Stewart and Marilyn Roberts of Cheyenne, and Norma Jean Head of Kemmerer; and numerous nieces, nephews, and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Fred, Mario, Livio and Joe. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 19, 2002 VIRGINIA R. SMITH Services for Virginia R. Smith were conducted at 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, 2002, a the Union Congregational Church in Green River. The Rev. Lisa Hartt conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery. Mrs. Smith of Green River, died Oct. 3, 2002 at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City. She lived in Green River for the past 17 years. She was known as Gini of the “Gini and Jerry” Karaoke show. Many people attended her show on Sundays. She was a member of the Union Congregational Church. Mrs. Smith’s interests included spending time with her family and friends. Survivors include two daughters, Tana Ragsdale and husband William and Michelle Smith and husband Robert Smith; granddaughters, Cathrine Nichole “Niki” Messer, Susan Smith, Shalynn Smith and Sierra Smith; and her former husband and best friend for many years, Bill McDaniel. --- Green River Star, Oct 23, 2002 Annie Fermelia Annie Fermelia, 86, of Rock Springs, passed away Tuesday at the Oregon Health Science University Hospital in Portland where she had been a patient for the past 12 days. She was born May 31, 1916, in Hanna, the daughter of the late Frank and Anna Cerneka Grabar. She attended schools in Rock Springs and married John Fermelia in 1934. He preceded her in death in 1987. She was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Community, S.N.P.J. Lodge and Croatian for Fraternal Union. Her interests included crocheting, sewing and cooking. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, V. John and Linda Fermilia of Vancouver, Wash. and Dr. Arthur and Ruth Fermilia of Rock Springs; one daughter and son-in-law, Aruta and Gary Laing of Clatskanie, Ore.; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one sister, Mary Kruljac, and several brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. A mass of Christian burial was celebrated Tuesday at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Rock Springs. Father John Savio officiated. Interment was in the St. Joseph's Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. The family suggests that donations in her memory be made to Holy Spirit Catholic Community Building Fund P.O. Box 6038, Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 26, 2002 LaVEDA ALLENE BOLING Funeral services for LaVeda Allene Boling were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 25, 2002 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment was in Riverview Cemetery, Green River. Pallbaerers were Matt Bain, Mitch Bain, Colt Long, Heath McMullen, Irvin Boling and Jason Boling. Honorary pallbearers were Mike Boling, Archie Bingham, George Boling and Robbey Brown. Mrs. Boling, 80, of 704 A St., Rock Springs, died Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2002 following a lengthy illness. She had been a resident of Rock Springs for the past 34 years and former resident of Arkansas. She was born on Feb. 1, 1922 in Greenwood, Ark., the daughter of the late Benjamin Franklin and Mary Delilah Allembaugh Coleman. Mrs. Boling attended schools in Greenwood. She married Ruel Boling on July 7, 1947 in Canon City, Colo. He preceded her in death on April2 4, 1995. Mrs. Boling was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Her interests included quilting, crocheting, knitting and spending time with her children, grandchildren and friends. Survivors include three sons, James Boling and wife Loretta of Rock Springs, Jerry Boling and wife Linda of Green River, Bill Boling of Lyman; four daughters, Patricia Long and husband Warren of Rock Springs, Joella Bain and husband Landy of Rock Springs, Anna McMullen of Las Vegas, Shirley Brown and husband Clois of Andrews, Texas; two brothers, Benjamin Franklin Coleman of Rock Springs, Bill Coleman of Price, Utah; one sister, Francis Brown and husband Eun of Van Buren, Ark.; 26 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one son, Bryan Boling; one sister, Martha Hinesley; one nephew, Marion Hinesley; and one granddaughter, Thelma Jean Boling. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 26, 2002 MARTHA WILLIAMS RAMOS A mass of Christian burial for Martha Williams ramos was celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 25, 2002 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Green River. The Rev. Tom Sheridan officiated. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery. A parish rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Thursday, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Mrs. Ramos, 66, of Green Rock Village Apartments in Green River, died on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2002 at the Wyoming Medical Center in Casper. A longtime resident of Green River and former resident of New Mexico, Mrs. Ramos died following a lengthy illness. She was born on April 24, 1934 in Taos, N.M., the daughter of the late David and Silvenia Cordova Sanchez. Mrs. Ramos attended schools in Taos. She was employed at the Iron Horse as a waitress for several years and also had been employed at he Teton Restaurant. Mrs. Ramos was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Edward Paul Williams and wife Mary of Green River; two daughters, Gloria Ann Reyes of Arkansas and Easther Martinez and husband Elmer of Tejeras, N.M.; one sister, Mary Nunez of Ogden, Utah; eight grandchildren, David Williams, Angela Reyes, Erika Williams, Monica Williams, Stephen Williams, Ryan Williams, Andrea and Adam Portillo and Christopher Martinez; two great-granddaughters, Olivia Portillo and Selena Portillo of Tejeras; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; ex-husband, Eduardo “Eddie” Williams; and one brother, Joe Sanchez. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 26, 2002 ISABELLE P. SIMPSON Funeral services for Isabelle P. Simpson were conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, 2002 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. The Rev. Sue Pierce conducted the services. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Simpson, 98, of 154 Bellview Drive, Rock Springs, died at 8:55 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20, 2002 at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City. Mrs. Simpson had been a resident of Rock Springs for the past 47 years and former resident of Lafayette, Colo. and Superior. She was born on Aug. 24, 1904 in Dawson, N.M., the daughter rof the late David H. and Emma May Credit Lueras. Mrs. Simpson attended schools in Lafayette and was a graduate of the Lafayette High School in 1924. She married John E. Simpson on Oct. 3, 1927 in Littleton, Colo. He preceded her in death on April 4, 1962. Mrs. Simpson was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Republican party, Woman’s Club, Kasawana Club, Ladies Aid and the Young-At-Heart Senior Citizen’s Center. Her interests included knitting, crocheting, rug making and playing cards. Survivors include two sons, Burton J. Simpson and wife Amy of Las Vegas and Richard G. Simpson of Centerfifeld, Utah and former wives Connie and Brenda of Salt Lake City; one daughter, Phyllis Purviance and husband Randy of Rock Springs; two sisters, Rebecca Ball of California and Florence Anger of Denver; 10 grandchildren including Burton John and Meg Simpson of Lander, Amelia Jensen of Portland, Ore., Jenny Lynn of Raleigh, N.C., John and Anna Simpson of Ogden, Utah, James and Anita Simpson of Salt Lake City, Peter Simpson of Salt Lake City, Amy and Rob Hammer of Salt Lake City and Johnathan L. and Delores Chipp of Rawlins, Lisa and Joe Hancock of Rock Springs and Sarah Purviance of Rock Springs; 30 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; five brothers, David Lueras, Daniel Lueras, Isacca Lueras, Paul Lueras and John E. Lueras; two sisters, Esther Landers and Sarah E. Nickols; and four grandchildren, Darby Andrew Simpson, David Simpson, Mark Simpson and Laurie Patty Finch. --- Green River Star, Oct 30, 2002 Anona Riley, 81 Anona Riley, 81, of Green River, passed away Friday at her daughter's residence in Rock Springs. She was born Jan. 23, 1921, in Cumberland, the daughter of the late Thomas H. and Mary McWilliams Tremelling. She attended schools in Cumberland and Superior and graduated from Superior High School with the class of 1940. She married Earl "Ben" Riley on April 19, 1940, in Ogden, Utah. He preceded her in death in 1992. Her interests included fishing, playing the organ and piano, crafts, singing with her sisters and enjoying her grandchildren. Survivors include two daughters Bonnie J. Logan of Rock Springs and Patricia Van Dyke and husband Larry of Green River; four sisters, Arlie Jelochan, Marylou Subic and husband Frankie, Lois Hamilton and husband Jack, all of Rock Springs and Beth McElderry and husband, Bob of Jacksonville, Ark.; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Laddie and Arlene Tremelling, Gerald and Vienna Tremelling, and Roy and Doris Tremelling, all of Rock Springs; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren and several cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one son, Michael L. Riley; one son-in-law, Brian W. Logan; two grandsons; four sisters, Clorean Beyda and husband Nick, Muriel Widdop and husband Ralph, Rebecca Tremelling and May Tremelling, and one brother-in-law Frank Jelochan. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment will be in the Paul J. Wataha Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call at the Vase Funeral Chapel this afternoon and evening until 8 p.m. and Thursday until time of services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 2, 2002 EVANGELIA S. KOZAS Funeral services for Evangelia S. Kozas were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2002 at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Rock Springs. The Very Rev. Lukas Kotzakis officiated. A prayer service was conducted at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28, 2002, at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Graveside services and interment were in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Mrs. Kozas, 88, of 88 E. Second S., Green River, died at 3:14 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 24, 2002 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient for the past one day. A resident of Green River since 1948 and former resident of Greece, Mrs. Kozas died following a brief illness. She was born on June 14, 1914 in Amo, Messinia, Greece, the daughter of the late Thomas and Georgia Thalassohori. Mrs. Kozas attended schools in Greece. She married Sam F. Kozas in Athens, Greece on Feb. 28, 1948 and he preceded her in death on March 29, 1972. Her interests included cooking and crocheting. Mrs. Kozas was a member of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. Survivors include niece and nephew, Angeliki “Kiki” and Nicholas Theodordis and their children, Themy, Catheirne and Peter, her godson, all of Vancouver, British Columbia; niece Frosso Moshos of Denver; nephew, Bill Kozas of Cheyenne; one sister-in-law, Dine Thalas of Santa Rosa, Calif.; and her many, many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; three brothers and five sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 2, 2002 IRA JAY SHAPIRO Funeral services for Ira Jay Shapiro were conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 28, 2002 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Shapiro, 57, of 22 Clark St., Sweeny Canyon, Highway 430 S., died on Oct. 23, 2002 at his home. A longtime resident of Sweetwater County, Shapiro died following a brief illness. He was born on March 22, 1945 in Brooklyn, N.Y., the son of the late Charles and Mary Zogerinsky Shapiro. Shapiro married Judy Lynne Pittenger in Vancouver, Wash. On Oct. 3, 1980. He served in the Vietnam War with the U.S. Navy. Shapiro was the owner and operator of the Color TV Service. His interests included solar systems, woodworking, computers, electronics and tinkering with everything. Survivors include his wife, Judy, of Sweeney Canyon; three sons, Rod Doliar and wife Heather, John Doliar and wife Christa and Scott Shapiro; five grandchildren, Kyle, Rod, Shelly, Ryann and Joshua. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 9, 2002 PEARL D. LANE Funeral services for Pearl D. Lane were conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 8, 2002 at the St. John’s Episcopal Church in Green River. The Rev. Russell Johnson conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery. Mrs. Lane, 101, of 1445 Uinta Drive, Green River, died at 12:01 a.m. Monday, Nov. 4, 2002 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs where she had been a patient for the past two days. A resident of Green River since 1911, Mrs. Lane died following a brief illness. She was born on Nov. 29, 1900 in Burnt Fork, the daughter of the late John Baxter and Caroline Augusta Adams Wade. Mrs. Lane attended schools in Urie and Green River. She married George S. Cottle on Jan. 3, 1916 in Rock Springs and he preceded her in death in 1942. She later married William Lane on July 20, 1942 in Green River and he preceded her in death in 1957. Mrs. Lane was a member of the St. John’s Episcopal Church, past president of the Union Pacific Old Timres Club Ladies Auxiliary, Golden Hour Senior Citizens Center and was director of two years, and the Rebecca Lodge No. 33 of Green River since 1919. In 1948, she received the Decoration of Chivarly from the Rebecca Lodge, the highest honor a member can receive. She also played duplicate bridge and was a member of the ABCL National Bridge Club, and also belonged to many bridge cubs through the years. Her father was a Pony Express rider in the late 1800s and helped with building the railroad through Green River. She is survived by six grandchildren, Wadeen Lungren of Rock Springs, George Twitchell of Laramie, Karen Cottle of Burien, Wash., Sherrie Matthews of Seattle Wash., John Douglas Hudak of Tulsa, Okla., and Jan Nelson of Cypress, Texas; 15 great-grandchildren; 15 great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands; two daughters; one son; five brothers; four sisters; and one granddaughter, Sharon Rosette. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 9, 2002 CATHERINE M. MEYER Memorial services for Catherine M. Meyer were conducted at 9 a.m. Friday,, Nov. 8, 2002 at the New Life Ministries Church in Rock Springs. Inurnment was in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Mrs. Meyer, 46, of Rock Springs, died Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2002 at the Wyoming Medical Center in Casper after a lengthy illness. She was born Jan. 9, 1956 in Burwell, Neb., the daughter of Gerald and Eldeane Collins Samples. She married Rickie John Meyer in Rock Springs on Nov. 5, 1983. Meyer attended schools in Wilber, Neb., and graduated from Wilber High School with the class of 1974. She also attended WWCC in Rock Springs and received her MOA in 1994. She received her CAN from Hillhaven Corp. in 1989. She had been employed as a CNA and had previously worked for Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs and Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River. She was a member of the New Life Ministries Church. Her interests were gardening and her dogs. Survivors include her husband, Rickie and one son, Adam, both of Rock Springs; eight brothers, Gary Samples and wife Linda of Adams, Neb., Bruce Sell and wife Jeannie of Gretna, Neb., Edward Samples of Nashville, Tenn., Robert Sell of Wichita, Kan., Frnaklin “Gene” Samples and friend Susan of Clatonia, Neb., James Samples of Fairbury, Neb., Kevin Samples and wife Nancy of Beartice, Neb., and Gerald “Jerry” Samples and wife Shirley of Bremerton, Wash.; five sisters, Cindy Zajicek and husband Allan of Wilbert, Cheryl Bice and husband Jeff of Wahoo, Neb., Candyce Yager, Christine Lane and husband David, and Carin Jelinek and husband Brad, all of Wilber; grandmother, Ruth Collins of Depoe Bay, Ore.; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and stepmother, Janette Samples. Cremation has taken place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 9, 2002 KENNETH A. PRATER NILAND, Calif.—Funeral services for Kenneth A. Prater were conducted on Friday, Nov. 1, 2002 in Brawley. Graveside services and interment were at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2002 at the Eden Valley Cemetery in Farson. Prater, 72, of Niland, Calif., died Oct. 29, 2002, at the Pioneers Memorial Hospital in Brawley, Calif. He was born on Dec. 27, 1929 in McCurtain County, Okla., the son of Alvie and Leona Mae Shelton Prater. He moved to Arizona where he met and married Bessie L. Stover in Florence, Ariz., on April 23, 1947. Prater had been self-employed as a concrete finisher, landscaper and welder for many years until his retirement. His interests were hunting, fishing, welding and kids. He and his wife spent several summers in Farson with their sons. Survivors include his wife, Bessie of Niland; two sons, Larry Prate rand wife Lynn, Steve Prater and wife Marie, all of Farson; five daughters, Clara McLain and husband Jay of Eagle Creek, Ore., Ellen Morrison and husband John of Chehalis, Wash., Diana McLain of Oregon City, Ore., Lola Sofich and husband Chuck of Clackamas, Ore., and Mary Riordan and husband, Mike of Portland, Ore.; three brothers, Melvin Prater of Niland, Andy Prater and Terry Prater, both of Broken Bow, Okla.; six sisters Esther Evans, Virginia O’Brien, Lila Highful, all of Broken Bow, Bernice Murray of Brawley, Shirley Hardy of Amarillo, Texas, and Patsy Bancil of California; 15 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. --- Green River Star, Nov 13, 2002 John M. Hummel John M. Hummel, 76, of Provo, Utah, passed away Nov. 3 at the East Lake Care Center in Provo. He was born March 24, 1926 in Thermopolis, the son of the late Oral J. and Corinne St. Denis Hummel. He attended schools in Thermopolis and graduated from Hot Springs High School with the class of 1944. He also attended and graduated from the University of Wyoming in 1956 with a bachelor of science degree in petroleum geology and continued with his education, receiving his master's degree in 1948. He married the former Jean Pivic in 1949 in Rock Springs. He was employed by Questar for 37 years and retired as chief geologist in June of 1986. His interests included golf and photography. He was a member of the St. Peter's Catholic Church in American Fork, Utah. Survivors include his wife of Provo; one niece, Sharon Harper and husband Clifton of Rock Springs; one grand-niece, Angie Harper of Cheyenne; two nephews, Dirk Hummel and Chris Mathany of Jackson, Calif.; one grand-nephew, Russ Harper, of Riverton; and brother-in-law Mark Mathany of Jackson, Calif.. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Richard and James Hummel; and one sister, Connie Mathany. Following cremation, a memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Father Camillus Hilspermann will officiate. A parish rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Monday at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Graveside services and inurnment will be conducted at the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park Cemetery in Rock Springs. The family will be receiving relatives and friends at the Vase Funeral Chapel one hour prior to the memorial service. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 16, 2002 JOHN ARTHUR ANSON III A memorial service for John Arthur Anson III was conducted on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2002 at 11:30 a.m. at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel in Green River. The Rev. Tom Sheridan of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church conducted the services. Anson, 68, of 1045 Medicine Bow, Green River, died Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2002 at his residence. He had been a resident of Green River for the last 15 years and a former resident of Mountain View and Granger. He was born on Feb. 27, 1934 in Mountain View, the son of the late John Arthur II and Blanche Durrant Anson. Anson attended schools in Mountain View. He was a member of the B.P.O. Elks Lodge No. 624. He married Minnie Whitticar on Oct. 19, 1956 in Granger. She preceded him in death on Nov. 5, 1994. His interests included hunting and fishing. Survivors include four sons, John T. Anson, Michael R. Anson and wife Tracie, James C. Anson, Scott E. Anson and wife Rachel, all of Green River; two daughters, Valenkaye Myers of Rock Springs and Tracie Lee Myers and husband Harold of Soda Springs, Idaho; two brothers, Richard C. Anson and Leslie J. Anson, both of Lyman; two sisters, Patsy Sims of Medicine Bow and Barbara K. Buhunin of McKinnon; 17 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; and one sister, Elaine Casewell. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 16, 2002 HOWARD D. CANFIELD Funeral services for Howard D. Canfield were conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 14, 2002 at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel in Green River. Military graveside services and interment were in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Canfield, 61, of 250 Crossbow Drive, Green River, died at 11:10 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, 2002 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient for the past five days. A longtime resident of Green River and former resident of Butte, Mont., Canfield had been in ill health for the past week. He was born on Feb. 14, 1941 in Arden, W.V., the son of Fredrick O’Dell and Ruth Sue Farley Canfield. Canfield attended schools in Butte and was a graduate of the Butte High School. He married the former Lois Eileen Elfman in Elko, Nev., on June 28, 1990. Canfield was employed as a miner at General Chemical for 25 years. His interests included football, golf and basically all sports; computers; taking pictures; spending time with his family, especially grandchildren; listening to country music; working crossword puzzles; and traveling. Survivors include his wife, Lois Canfield of Green River; one son, Troy Canfield of Butte; two stepsons, Duane Daniels of Minneapolis and Brian Daniels of Cheyenne; one daughter, Kim Bailey and husband Bill of Grove Hill, Ala.; one stepdaughter, Vicki Kennedy and husband Kelly of Rock Springs; one brother, Milton D. Canfield of Kingman, Ariz.; two sisters, Carole J. Seccomb and Paula Canfield, both of Butte; nine grandchildren, Lacy and Kyle Kennedy, Morgan Daniels, Luke, Mike and Joey Bailey; Kyle, Brian and Joel Canfield; two aunts; and several cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 16, 2002 JON FREDRICK CORONA Funeral services for Jon Fredrick Corona were conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2002 at the Sweetwater County Events Complex in Rock Springs. The Rev. Jim Copelin and Elder Mike Newman conducted the services. Interment was in the Viola Cemetery in LaBarge. Corona, 45, of 389 Hillcrest Lane, Rock Springs, died at 8:35 p.m. on Nov. 9, 2002 at the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Douglas, Ariz., Corona died following an automobile accident. He was born on July 7, 1957, in Patterson, Calif., the son of Clifton F. and Betty Ann Jones Corona. Corona attended schools in Douglas and was a graduate of the Douglas High School with the class of 1975. He married the former Cynthia Renee Morton in Superior on May 23, 1981. Corona was employed as a mechanic at Bridger Coal Company and had worked for them for the past 25 years. He was the Sweetwater County Swine Superintendent, a member of 4-H, FFA supporter, Boilermaker’s Union and Union Brother, and a member of Grange, Snow Pokes Snowmachine Club. Survivors include his wife, Cindy Corona; mother, Betty Ann Corona; one son, Joseph William Corona and wife Amber Lynn; two daughters, Melinda Lorraine Corona and Donna Lois Corona, all of Rock Springs; one sister, Vicky Dean Swart and husband Scott L. of Portland; one grandson, Blaine William Corona of Rock Springs; several aunts, uncles and cousins; one niece; one nephew; and two great-nieces. He was preceded in death by his father, Clifton F. Corona. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 16, 2002 PEGGY JEAN SMITH Funeral services for Peggy Jean Smith were conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2002 at the Farson Community Hall. Interment was in the Eden Valley Cemetery in Farson. Mrs. Smith, 56, of Farson, died Friday, Nov. 8, 2002 at her home after a lengthy illness. She was born Dec. 2, 1945 in Long Island, N.Y., the daughter of George and Gloria Bock Moe. She had been a resident of Farson for the past 26 years and a former resident of Massachusetts. She attended schools in Long Island and married William J. Smith on April 13, 1961 in Central Islip, N.Y. Her interests were her immediate family, grandchildren, dad and brother, slot machines, bingo, crocheting, sports, her yard, cooking, making pies, animals and close friends. Survivors include her husband, Bill Smith of Farson; father, George Moe of Central Islip; one son, Bill Smith and wife Sharon of Farson; two daughters, Dawn Marie Cardoza and husband Frank of Eden, Sandra Jean DeLambert and husband Clinton of Farson; two brothers, David Carl Moe of Long Island and Terri Kissinger and fiancée Kathy of Brockton, Mass.; two sisters, Joann Margaret Smith of Brockton and Georgia Dolderer and husband Andrew of Central Islip; eight grandchildren Rhianna Jean Lux of Laramie, Lyndie Ray Lux and Matthew Silva Cardoza, both of Farson, Jeremiah Joseph Bookless and Joshua Ryan Bookless, both of Northglenn, Colo., Lacey Dawn Bookless, William “Chip” Smith III and Kyle Lee Smith, all of Farson; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her grandparents; her mother, Gloria Kissinger; and one brother, Dana Kurtz. --- Green River Star, Nov 21, 2002 James McGowan Babcock James McGowan Babcock, 70, Rock Springs died Saturday, at the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City. He was born March 17, 1932, in Butte, Mont., the son of the late Clarence and Caroline Fellowes Babcock. He attended schools there and graduated from high school with the class of 1949. He also attended the Montana School of Mines. He was the former owner of a Texaco Station and retired in 1999. He served in the US Navy during the Korean Conflict. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Eagles Lodge 151 and the American Legion Archie Hay Post 24. Survivors include two sons Joseph Tallon Sr. and wife Pat, and James Robinson Babcock; two daughters, Caroline Roberts and husband Jeffrey and Jamie Cukale, all of Rock Springs; one sister Theodocia McEvoy of Butte; 14 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren; four nieces and nephews and several aunts uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, John Paul Babcock and a son-in-law, Arthur Lynn Kirkwood Sr. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m., tomorrow at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Military graveside services and interment will be in the Mountain View Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Green River Star, Nov 21, 2002 Herman John Faccio Herman John Faccio, 83, Rock Springs, died Saturday at his home. He was born Nov. 8, 1919, in Rock Springs, the son of the late Herman and Margeurita Capozzo Faccio. He was a United States Army Veteran of World War II and worked in the CCC. He was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Community, past president of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Aerie 151, The American Legion Archie Hay Post 24, Veterans of Foreign War, and National Rifle Association. His interests included hunting, fishing and camping. He was employed as a carman at Union Pacific Railroad for 33 years and retired in 1984. He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, John and Kathy Faccio of Rock Springs; two daughters, Nadine Wilburn and husband Bill of Rock Springs and Jacqueline Lee Slagowski of Cora; one brother, Arthur Faccio and wife Murie of Garden Grove, Calif.; one brother-in-law Eugene Cox and wife, Mary Ellen of Rock Springs; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, one brother, four sisters and one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Father Camillus Ellspermann of the Holy Spirit Catholic Community will officiate. Military Graveside services and interment will be in the Mountain View Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel one hour prior to services. --- Green River Star, Nov 30, 2002 Anna I. Rountree Funeral services for Rock Springs resident Anna I. Rountree, 77, will be conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the First Assembly of God Church in Rock Springs by the Rev. Jesse Ybarra. Interment will be in Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Fox Funeral Home in Rock Springs and one hour prior to services Tuesday at the church. The family will receive friends at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Bev and Aldo Profazier, 2900 Driftwood Lane, Rock Springs. She died Nov. 27, 2002, at Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River. Born July 27, 1925, in Cookson, Okla., she was the daughter of Jerry and Annie Mae (Fritts) Leep. On May 16, 1942, she married Elmer J. Rountree in Cookson. She worked as a beautician from her home for 20 years. Her interests were painting, sewing, and spending time with her family. She was a member of First Baptist Church. In addition to the Profaziers, survivors include her husband of 60 years of Rock Springs; a daughter, Jimmie Walsh, and her husband of Green River; brother, Fred Leep, and his wife of Tahlequah, Okla.; three sisters, Mae Farrell of Clearwater, Fla., Clara Fisher and her husband of Tahlequah, and Delphine Higgins and her husband of Columbus, Ohio; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; five brothers, Lloyd, Jerry, Bill, Jewell and Leonard; and a sister, Loucille Smith. --- Casper Star Tribune, Dec 4, 2002 Richard Joseph "Dick" Lucero Funeral services for former Rock Springs resident Richard Joseph "Dick" Lucero of Ogden, Utah, will be conducted at 1 p.m. today in Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Military graveside services will be in Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery, with burial near his parents. Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until time of services. He died Nov. 30, 2002. Born June 3, 1920, in Ocate, N.M., he was the son of Adolph and Matilda (Gallegos) Lucero. The family moved to Rock Springs in 1929. A veteran of World War II, he was an infantryman in the U.S. Army 3rd Infantry Division and served in Iceland, England, France, Germany and Austria; and participated in the Battle of the Bulge. In 1945, he returned to Rock Springs and began working for the Union Pacific Railroad. He worked in the maintenance group for more than 30 years, in Green River, then transferring to Ogden in 1960. He retired in 1980. In 1948, he married Sophie Mestas. The couple divorced in 1977, but remained close friends. A lifelong member of the Catholic Church, he enjoyed family camping and fishing expeditions. Survivors include six daughters, Pauline Gomez, Lily Lucero and Gloria Martinez and their husbands, all of Green River, Lucy Rodriguez and her husband of Ogden, Pat Schweikert and her husband of Hayden, Colo., and Sandra Sanchez of Ogden; son, Richard Lucero Kondas, and his wife of Osprey, Fla.; brother, Adolph Lucero of Hawthorne, Calif.; three sisters, Annie Cordova and her husband of Salt Lake City, Odie Garcia of Los Alamos, N.M., and Tillie Trujillo of Questa, N.M.; 21 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, parents, a sister, two grandsons, a granddaughter and a great-grandson. Lindquist's Ogden Mortuary was in charge of arrangements in Utah --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 7, 2002 KAREN Van MANSFELD Memorial services for Karen Van Mansfeld were at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 5, 2002, at Fox Funeral Home in Rock Springs. Cremation took place following funeral services. Van Mansfeld, 41, of 810 Wyoming St., Rock Springs, died Monday, Dec. 2, 2002 at her home in Rock Sprigns due to complications from lung cancer. She was born Dec. 10, 1960 in Atlanta, Ga., the daughter of Gerald Gustav and Jewel Ann Hornsby Van Mansfeld. She worked as a draftsman for JFC Engineers Surveyors for the past year. She was a veteran having served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany for four years. She was a member of the Humane Society of the United States and a Girl Scout leader. Her many interests included kayaking, biking, animals, music and guitar. Survivors include her mother, Jewel Ann Van Mansfeld of Conyers, Ga.; one brother, Michael Van Mansfeld of Grayson, Ga.; one sister, Pam Webb of Tampa, Fla.; and her friends and caregivers, Kim Ferguson, Chauncey Ferguson and Morgan Ferguson, all of Rock Springs. She was preceded in death by her father, Gerald Gustav Van Mansfeld. --- Casper Star Tribune, Dec 8, 2002 Eloisa Portillo Mass of Christian Burial for Eloisa Portillo, 52, will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Monday at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs with the Rev. John Savio officiating. Interment will be in the St. Joseph's section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. A rosary will be recited today at 5 p.m. at the church. Friends may call at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs today until 3 p.m. and at the church from 4-6 p.m., and again at the funeral chapel this evening from 7-8 p.m., and Monday morning at the chapel until the time of the Mass. She died at her home Dec. 6, 2002. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, she had been in ill health since February. Born March 1, 1950, in Chacon, N.M., to Rey and Mary Bernal Lovato, she attended schools in Rock Springs, graduating from Rock Springs High School with the class of 1968. She also attended and graduated from Western Wyoming Community College, earning an associate of arts degree. On May 23, 1970, she married Ralph Portillo Jr. in Rock Springs. She was employed by School District No. 1 as a substitute teacher for over 20 years. A member of Holy Spirit Catholic Community, St. Mary's Circle and P.E.O., her interests included golf, crafts and spending time with her family, especially her grandson. Survivors include her husband of Rock Springs; one daughter, Lisa Nelson and her husband of Rock Springs; one son, Rick Portillo and his wife of Highlands Ranch, Colo.; one brother, John Lovato and his wife of Phoenix; four sisters, Delma Hornsby, Connie McNalley and Gloria Fabian and their husbands, and Nora Lovato, all of Rock Springs; her father-in-law of Rock Springs; one grandson; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Ray Lovato; one sister, Sally Maez; and her mother-in-law. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Sweetwater County, 809 Thompson Street, Suite D, Rock Springs. --- Green River Star, Dec 11, 2002 Frank Margon Frank Margon, 76, Rock Springs, passed away Nov. 27 at the Sage View Care Center where he had been a resident for the past one month. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, he had been in ill health for the past several years. He was born on May 5, 1926, in Rock Springs and was a 1945 graduate of the Rock Springs High School. He was employed by Mountain Bell Telephone Company for 30 years and retired as a supervisor. He was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Survivors include two sisters, Rose Doss of Van Nuys, Calif., and Frances "Penny" Henry of La Crescenta, Calif; one cousin, Mrs. Wayne "Marge" Johnson; one nephew, Rick Webb of Sacramento, Calif. and one niece Linda Doss. He was preceded in death by his parents. Graveside memorial services and inurnment were conducted on Dec. 6, 2002, at the St. Joseph's Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery in Rock Springs. Father Tom Sheridan officiated. --- Green River Star, Dec 11, 2002 Joe Tardoni Joe Tardoni, 82, Rock Springs, passed away Dec. 4 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, where he had been a patient for the past one day. A lifetime resident of Winton and Rock Springs, he had been in ill health for the past four years. He was born in Frontier on Dec. 15, 1919, the son of the late Frank and Josephine Rossetti Tardoni. He attended schools in Winton and Reliance and was a graduate of the Reliance High School with the Class of 1939. He married the former Mary Jane Thomas in Raton, New Mexico on Nov. 21, 1944, and she preceded him in death on Dec. 18, 1974. He was a veteran of World War II and served in the United States Army in the 10th Mountain Division. He was a mechanic and worked for various companies in Rock Springs. He was later employed at Stauffer as a mechanic and worked there for 20 years and retired in 1985. He was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Community, the American Legion and the Fraternal Order of the Eagles. Survivors include his wife Ruth Frady of Rock Springs; one son, Edward Tardoni and wife Joanna; one daughter, Mary Joe Kaumo and husband Buddy; two step sons, Don Frady and wife Cindi and Ted Frady and wife Holly, all of Rock Springs; one sister, Mary Guerri and husband Attilio of Provo, Utah; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law Margaret and Juan Martinez of Reliance and Ted and Pricilla Rivera of Rock Springs; grandchildren, Michael Tardoni and wife Jennifer of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; James Tardoni and wife Trina of Rock Springs; Brian Kaumo and wife Donna of Albuquerque, N.M., Chris Kaumo and Angel Lawson of Tucson, Ariz.; Sona Schneck and husband Corey of Farmington, Minn.; Krista Thomaas of Spokane, Wash., Josh Achenbach and Samantha Achenbach, both of Rock Springs; Terrance Frady and Rion Frady, both of Rock Springs; nieces, Joanne Clarkson and husband Richard of Orlando, Fla.; Lorraine and Joe Bogataj, Josephine and John Tarufelli, Charlotte and Paul Parker, Diana Coates, all of Rock Springs, Glen and Joanne Kragovich of Canon City, Colo., Lawrence and Margie Martinez of Reliance, and Ronnie and Angie Martinez of Haley, Idaho; 10 great-grandchildren and one great-great-granddaughter; several cousins, great nieces and great nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his first wife, a brother who died in infancy, Dominic Tardoni; sisters and brothers-in-law Annie and Joe Kragovich and Jennie and John Nigra; two nephews, Ernest Nigra and Donald Kragovich, and one granddaughter, Michelle Kaumo. A mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at the St. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. Father John Savio officiated. A rosary was recited Sunday at the St. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Military graveside services and interment took place in the St. Joseph's Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. The family of Joe Tardoni respectfully suggests that donations in his memory be made to the charity of your choice. --- Casper Star Tribune, Dec 20, 2002 George C. "Hornet" Wales Funeral services for Rock Springs resident George C. "Hornet" Wales, 73, will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday at First Congregational Church in Rock Springs. Interment will be in the Mountain View Section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Visitation will be this afternoon until 8 p.m. in Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs and Saturday until time of services at the church. He died Dec. 18, 2002, at his home, following a lengthy illness. Born Aug. 12, 1929, in Superior, he was the son of John Edward and Martha (Sneddon) Wales; and was raised and educated in Superior. A resident of Rock Springs for the last 43 years, he was a dispatcher for the Rock Springs Police Department for 30 years, retiring in 1995. The RSPD radio room was named the George C. "Hornet" Wales Communications Center in his honor. He was a member of First Congregational Church; Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 151; Wyoming Peace Officers Association; and various police organizations throughout the years. His honors included the distinguished service award. An avid sports fan, he enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching television, and working crossword puzzles. Survivors include three brothers, Richard Wales and Harry "Doc" Wales and his wife, both of Rock Springs, and Robert Wales and his wife of Rawlins; two sisters, Mary Dunn of Rock Springs and Margaret Clouse and her husband of St. George, Utah; an aunt; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Samuel, John and Bill. The family would appreciate memorials to the First Congregational Church Memorial Fund, 1275 Adams Ave., Rock Springs 82901; or a charity of the donor's choice. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 21, 2002 RUTH ELLEN HOKANSON A mass of Christian burial for Ruth Ellen Hokanson was celebrated at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 16, 2002, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Green River. The Rev. Tom Sheridan officiated. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens in Rock Springs. A rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, 2002, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Mrs. Hokanson, 74, of 170 Powell, Green River, died on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2002, at her home. A resident of Green River for 35 years, and a former resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Hokanson had been in ill health for several years. She was born in Quealy Aug. 30, 1928, the daughter of the late Nestor and Hulda Jacobsen Johnson. Mrs. Hokanson attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School with the class of 1946. She married Clifford Hokanson in Rock Springs on Aug. 17, 1946. Mrs. Hokanson was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Clifford Hokanson of Green River; one son, Mark Hokanson and wife Debbie of Rock Springs; one daughter, Marilyn Dockter and husband Maynard of Green River; three brothers, Wayne Johnson and wife Marge, Robert Johnson and wife Mary and Wally Johnson and wife Harriet, all of Rock Springs; one sister-in-law, Dorothy Johnson of Lander; five grandchildren, Corrie Probst, Misty Wilson, Jessica Dockter, Matthew Dockter and Stephanie Dockter; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 21, 2002 JOSEPH MILTON HAY PINEDALE—Two memorial for Joseph Milton Hay were conducted. The first was at the Residence at Oakridge, Fort Collins, Colo., on Dec. 10, 2002, at 4:15 p.m. with the Rev. John Pons officiating. Another memorial was on Dec. 14, 2002, at the Mortuary Chapel at 1 p.m. in Pinedale. The Rev. Dick Calbert conducted the memorial. Hay died on Nov. 27, 2002, due to a long battle with a number of chronic illnesses that plagued him in his later years. Hay was born Dec. 3, 1`917 to Lawrence and Florence Hay of Superior. The Hays were a pioneer family. The family moved from Superior to Rock Springs after hte death of Hay’s grandfather, also named Joseph Hay. Hay and his father took over the operation of the Rachel Hay Sheep Company. He attended high school in Rock Springs and accepted a full scholarship to Northwestern University in football. Hay was accepted into a special officer’s training program at Annapolis Naval Academy and served in World War II in Sipan and the South Pacific. He married his first wife, Jean O’Brien of Willamette, Ill., during the war. After the war, they moved to Rock Springs and then Phoenix, Ariz. Jean preceded him in death many years ago. When he returned from the war, he started his career in the livestock buying business. Hay did business for more than 50 years. In 1966, Hay met Dorothy Evelyn DeMarco of Phoenix. They were married in January of 1967 and they resided in Pinedale for many years. She preceded Hay in death in 2000. After her passing, Hay experienced a number of health problems and finally moved to Fort Collins so he could be closer to a hospital and other elder care services. Hay is survived by his sister, Sally Hay Gillum of Las Vegas, Nev.; his daughter, Camille DeMarco Hay of Fort Collins; and many nieces, nephews, cousins and long time friends. Funeral services are pending. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 21, 2002 RODNEY MICHAEL MAJDIC Funeral services for Rodney Michael Majdic were conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2002 at the Hilltop Baptist Church in Green River. The Rev. Beau Byrd of the Church of God in Worland conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Majdic, 21, of 715 Bridger Ave., Green River, died on Sunday, Dec. 15, 2002. He was a longtime resident of Green River and former resident of Lander. He was born on May 1, 1981, in Lander, the son of Lawrence and Stephanie Venzor Majdic. Majdic attended schools in Green River and was a graduate of the Green River High School with the class of 2000. He was employed as an operator for the M&M Well Services. His interests included spending time with his family, especially his nephew, Kade, fishing, hunting and he was an avid Denver Bronco fan. Survivors include his parents, Lawrence and Stephanie Majdic of Green River; one sister, Brandy and husband Chad Moeller and their son Kade; his paternal grandmother, Mary Anne Majdic of Riverton; his maternal grandparents, Richard and Kathryn Venzor of Lander; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Joe “Bud” Majdic; maternal great-grandparents, Tony and Rose Venzor; maternal great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Thompson; and his paternal great-grandparents, Delbert and Violet Caudell. --- Casper Star Tribune, Dec 22, 2002 Patricia Ann VanDyke Funeral services for Green River resident Patricia Ann VanDyke, 60, will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment will be in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call at the Vase Chapel Friday afternoon and evening until 8 p.m. and again Saturday morning until the time of the services. She died Dec. 16, 2002, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, where she had been a patient for the past few hours. She had lived in Green River since 1973 and was formerly from Des Moines, Iowa. A native of Rock Springs, she was born April 12, 1942, the daughter of Earl "Ben" and Anona Tremelling Riley. She attended schools in Rock Springs and Des Moines and graduated from the Des Moines Technical High School with the class of 1961. On Jan. 17, 1964, she married Larry O. VanDyke in Des Moines. Her interests included spending time with her family and camping, and she was an avid Elvis Presley fan. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Survivors include one son, Tom McDaniels of Green River; three daughters, Jeanine McNeel of Green River, Anona Flores of Gering, Neb., and Ruth Hise of Henderson, Nev., and their husbands; one sister, Bonnie Logan of Rock Springs; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents; one infant son, Harry McDaniels; one brother, Michael L. Riley; a brother-in-law; one nephew; her grandparents; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. --- Casper Star Tribune, Dec 29, 2002 Steven George Stetich Mass of Christian Burial for Steven George Stetich, 25, will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday at the Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs. The Rev. John Savio will officiate. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Monday at the church. Graveside services and interment will be in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs Monday until 4 p.m. and at the church from 5-8 p.m. and Tuesday until the time of services. He died Dec. 23, 2002, at his home in Rock Springs. A native of Rock Springs, he was born Feb. 4, 1977, the son of George J. Jr. and Betty Longcor Stetich. He was employed in the Maintenance Department of White Mountain Mall. His interests included boating, softball and going to sporting events. He was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Community. Survivors include his parents of Rock Springs; one sister, Jennifer Stetich of Laramie; his maternal grandfather, William "Bill" Longcor of Rock Springs; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Jennie Longcor; his paternal grandparents, George Sr. and Edith Stetich; and his great-grandparents, Max and Viola Tosolin. --- Green River Star, Dec 31, 2002 Arlie Radosevich Arlie Teters Radosevich, 95, died at the home of her daughter and son-in-law in Thayne on Dec. 23. She was born Jan. 1, 1907, to Amelia Prestopitz Teters and Charles A. Teters on the Spitzie Ranch in Browns Park. She spent her childhood days on various ranches in the area and while living on the Red Creek Ranch, attended school at the Dishner Place, now known as Spring Creek Ranch. In 1920, the family moved to Rock Springs and she finished her education there. She married Steve Radosevich Sept. 19, 1927, at St. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs. She moved back to Browns Park where she and her husband worked the family ranch on Willow Creek until 2000 when illness made it necessary for her to move to Thayne to live with her daughter. She was a member of the Catholic Church, Croation Lodge and was a charter member of the Browns Park Homemakers Club. Survivors include her husband of Browns Park; two daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Lou and Carl Moser, and Georgann and Charles Besso, all of Thayne; one son and daughter-in-law, Alex and Joan Radosevich of Willow Creek; one foster son, Donald Lindsley and wife Carma of Granger; 13 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren, three sisters, Hazel Overy, Claris Nellen and Amelia Hmenis all of Rock Springs, Thelma Armstrong of Thayer, Mo. and Dorothy Moon of St. George, Utah. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by, one sister, Rose Logan; three brothers, Robert, Jack and Valentine Teters and one grandson, Paul Dean Besso. Funeral services were conducted Dec. 27 at St. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church with Father Tom Sheridan officiating. --- SweetwaterNow.com, Feb 16, 2022 Robert Lucero Robert Lucero, 71-years-old, passed away on Monday, February 7, 2022. He was born to Antonio and Florence (Chambers) Lucero on January 11, 1951. Robert was known for his ease in conversation with complete strangers. He could make friends anywhere. Robert always enjoyed a good laugh and loved golf, gambling, fishing, camping and hunting. He firmly believed that people should enjoy life and have fun. Robert is survived by his wife of 21 years, Pam Lucero; daughters, Tana, husband John Lundgren and Toni, husband Jim Wakeley and sons, Roberto Lucero and Gabe Lucero; grandchildren, Keisha (Ty) Robinson, Brittany (Nick) Gomez, and Kaylee Lundgren; great-grandchildren, Brooklyn and Bennett Gomez, and Bridger and Tymberlee Robinson; siblings and their spouses, Eileen Saiz, Dennis (Jennie) Lucero, Carolyn Lucero, Kathy Valles, Lorraine (Jerry) Olguin, Tony (Peggy) Lucero, and Lizzie (Robert Olsen) Lucero; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, cousins and adopted kids in Wyoming. He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Roy. A celebration of life is scheduled for 6 p.m. on Friday, March 11, 2022, at The Fraternal Order of Eagles, 88 N. 2 nd E St, Green River, WY, 82935 --- Vase Funeral Home, Feb 16, 2022 Brandi Lee Finch Brandi Lee Finch, 28, passed away Friday, February 11, 2022 at her home in Reno, Nevada surrounded by her family after a seven-year battle with cancer. She was a resident of Reno for the last three years and former resident of Rock Springs, Wyoming. She was born January 12, 1994 in Rock Springs, the daughter of Robert Finch and Holly Tracy. Brandi attended schools in Rock Springs and was a 2012 graduate of Rock Springs High School. She also earned an Associates of Science Degree from Western Wyoming Community College in 2015. Brandi was studying Psychological Sciences at the University of Nevada in Reno. She had many jobs during her lifetime and was currently employed at Silver State Counseling and Therapy as an Office Manager. Her son, Bentley, was born in 2015, and she absolutely enjoyed being his mommy. Despite having cancer for all of her 20’s she remained positive and never stopped fighting to cure her cancer. She was an amazing, courageous, and beautiful mother, daughter, granddaughter and friend. Anyone who knew her knew she was a warrior and fought tirelessly each day. Her enduring love will live on through all of us. Brandi enjoyed reading, writing poetry, drawing, arts and crafts, being outdoors, attending concerts, listening to music and was an avid San Francisco 49ers fan. She loved all animals, especially her cats, dogs and owls. Brandi loved reading Stephen King books, watching horror movies, serial killer documentaries and Harry Potter series. She was very passionate about the environment, saving the bees and Humane Societies. Survivors include her father, Robert Finch and wife Jackie of Green River, Wyoming; mother, Holly Finch of Reno, Nevada; one son, Bentley Finch of Reno; one sister, Felicia Finch of Green River; two brothers, James Byrd of Green River, Chris Byrd of Green River; paternal grandfather, Norman Finch of Green River; maternal grandparents, Bob Tracy and wife Janice of Reno; grandparents, Larry Curry and wife Maxine of Green River; best friends, Samantha Newman; Ambar DeLeon; many good friends whom she loved dearly; as well as several aunts, uncles, cousins, and one niece. She was preceded in death by paternal grandmother, Dorothy Finch and one sister, Kari Ann Finch. Following cremation, a Celebration of Life will be conducted at 6:00 P.M. Saturday, March 5, 2022 at Fraternal Order of Eagles #2350, 88 N 2nd East Street, Green River, Wyoming. A private family inurnment will take place at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. The family respectfully requests donations in Brandi’s memory be made to Red Desert Humane Society, 310 Yellowstone Road, Rock Springs, Wyoming 82901. Condolences may be left at www.vasefuneralhomes.com ---