gnob Casper Star Tribune, Jan 1, 2004 Mary Katherine McKenzie Funeral services for Mary Katherine McKenzie, 81, will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 2, at Fox Funeral Home in Rock Springs by Sue Pierce. Interment will be in the Mountain View Section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Visitation will be from noon to 8 p.m. today, Jan. 1; and Friday one hour prior to services. She died Dec. 29, 2003, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs, after a short illness. Born Nov. 4, 1922, in Clinton, Ind., she was the daughter of Patrick and Agnes P. (Wilson) Campbell; attended schools in Rock Springs; and graduated from Rock Springs High School. On Dec. 21, 1946, she married Earl W. McKenzie. He preceded her in death on April 18, 2003, after 56 years of marriage. She was a lieutenant in the Sweetwater County Sheriff's Department until her retirement in 1990. A lifetime member of the Wyoming Peace Officer's Association, Order of Eastern Star and American Legion Auxiliary, she belonged to the First Baptist Church. She enjoyed gardening; trips to Las Vegas; and her home. Survivors include her daughter, Sandra K. Peterson of Rock Springs; son, Patrick Earl McKenzie, and his wife of Cody; sister, Patsy Huxford; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, brother-in-law, and a nephew. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Cowboys Against Cancer, P.O. Box 103, Green River, WY 82935. --- Casper Star Tribune, Jan 2, 2004 Jennie Marie Hautala Memorial services for Green River resident Jennie Marie Hautala, 98, will be announced at a later date. She died Dec. 20, 2003, at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River. Born May 7, 1905 in Eveleth, Minn., she was the daughter of Gust and Mary Emelia (Jokela) Hautala; attended schools in Rock Springs; and graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1923. She graduated from the Wyoming General Hospital Training School for Nurses in 1928 as a registered nurse; was a supervisor at Carbon County Memorial Hospital in Rawlins; and served as secretary and president of the Wyoming State Board of Nurses. Continuing to practice in Utah and, finally, California, she received an outstanding service award from the Naval Weapon Center in Corona, Calif. She retired from Naval Weapon Center in 1969. In addition to nursing, her other great passion was Order of the Eastern Star, in which she was initiated in 1948. She was a lifetime member and worthy grand matron. She enjoyed cooking; knitting; writing; playing bridge; poetry; spending time with family and friends; and traveling, including trips to Finland and around the United States. Survivors include two nephews, Richard and Ben Hautala and his wife, both of Rock Springs; and brother, Roy Hautala of Bellingham, Wash. She was preceded in death by her parents; three brothers Ben, Wayne and Willie Hautala; a nephew; a great-nephew; and a great-grandniece. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 3, 2004 MILTON J. WILKINSON MOUNTAIN VIEW—Funeral services for Milton J. Wilkinson were Saturday, Dec. 27, 2003, at 11 a.m. at the McKinnon LDS Church. Interment followed the services at the McKinnon Cemetery. Wilkinson, 73, died on Dec. 19, 2003 at the home of his brother in Mountain View. He was born on Dec. 8, 1930 in Burley, Idaho, the son of Brose L. and Vee (Nielson) Wilkinson. When he was about 1 year old, he moved with his family to Koosharem, Utah. He also lived in Gunnison and Richfield, Utah. He graduated from Richfield High School, Snow College at Ephraim, Utah, and from Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. He served in the U.S. Air Force and was stationed at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas, in Germany and Hill Air Force Base, Utah. He taught school at Manila, Utah, for a few years, then went to work for the U.S. Forest Service until his retirement. He lived on a ranch, raised sheep and cattle and had many birds, cats and dogs. He is survived by his brothers, Steve and Marie Wilkinson of McKinnon, Don Laverl and Peggy Wilkinson of San Antonio, Texas, Joe and Laura Wilkinson and Richard and Jamie Wilkinson, all of Monroe, Utah and Paul and Kay Wilkinson of Mountain View; sisters, VeeDaun Romero of Monroe, Utah, Darthel Dee Gonter of Tyler, Texas, Susan Wilkinson of Provo, Utah and Robin and Bill Ables of Las Vegas; several nieces and nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles; his close friend and cousin, RaeLynn and Duane Lee of Ogden, Utah; and special friends, Tex and Janet Lefiet of Dutch John, Utah, Jeremy Johnson of Ogden and Bruno Covolo of Carter. He was preceded in death by his parents; and brothers, Leland and Robert. --- Desert News, Jan 7, 2004 Elinor DeGuio Elinor DeGuio passed away January 5, 2004 and returned to the loving arms of her Heavenly Father. She was born February 19, 1927 in Superior, Wyoming, the daughter of Cetorano Rudolph DeGuio and Erna Renate Rigoni. Elinor graduated from Superior High School in Superior, WY and attended the Conservatory at the San Francisco School of Music. She was the organist of OLS Church in Rock Springs, WY for many years. She loved music and taught piano in her home. She moved to Bountiful, Utah and lived at The Heritage Place Retirement Home. From Bountiful she moved to Salt Lake City where she worked as a Ceramicist for Ceramics Funtastics in Murray, Utah. She found much enjoyment and pleasure in creating her own ceramic pieces as well as instructing others. She has left us with many memories and creations to remember her by. She was a retired employee of Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Company where she worked as an operator for several years. Elinor is survived by her cousins Mrs. Lenna Nelson, Mrs. Elsie Dellai of Rock Springs, WY; Ms. Lydia DeGuio, Arnold DeGuio and Alfred DeGuio, all of Philadelphia, PA; and Robert DeGuio of Albuquerque, N.M. She is also survived by her guardians, Mr. and Mrs. Glenn R. Haws and family. A viewing will be held at Jenkins-Soffe Mortuary, 4760 South State Street, Salt Lake City, Utah, on Thursday, January 8, 2004 from 7:00-8:00 p.m. A viewing and rosary will be held at Fox Mortuary in Rock Springs, Wyoming on Friday, January 9, 2004 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. Funeral Mass will be held at OLS Catholic Church on Saturday, January 10, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. Burial will follow at Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Thanks to Murray Care Center for their many years of loving care. --- Casper Star Tribune, Jan 8, 2004 Helen C. Abram At her request, private family services will be held for Rock Springs resident Helen C. Abram, 56, who died Jan. 4, 2004, at her home, following a one-year battle with breast cancer. Born April 25, 1947, in Rock Springs, she was the daughter of Manuel A. and Emelina A. (Archuleta) Garcia; was educated in Reliance and Rock Springs; and graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1965. On Oct. 3, 1970, she married Victor A. Abram in Lyman. She was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Community. Her interests included spending time with her family, including her grandchildren; walking her dogs; taking family trips; cooking; watching movies; and attending her grandson's soccer games and granddaughter's performances. Survivors include her husband of 33 years of Rock Springs; mother of Reliance; four daughters, Holly Marie Abram, April Ann Hendricks and her husband of Phoenix and Amber Lynn Abram and her fiance and Melissa Emelina Abram, both of Rock Springs; two brothers, Tony Garcia and his wife of Las Vegas, N.M., and Mickey Garcia of Rock Springs; two sisters and their husbands, Billie Carrillo of Reliance and Mary Madrid of Arroyo Seco, N.M.; three grandchildren; and several cousins, nieces and nephews, including honorary daughter Rosie Garcia of Las Vegas. She was preceded by her father; three brothers, John Eloy, Frankie and Frankie A. Garcia; and a sister, Angela Garcia. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 8, 2004 Tracy Blair Froman Tracy Blair Froman, 40, of 195 Gannet Drive, Rock Springs, died on Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2004, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. He was a longtime resident of Rock Springs. Froman was born on April 3, 1963, in Jackson, the son of Larry and Mary Blair Froman. He attended schools in Rock Springs. Froman married Michelle Diane Ackerman in Rock Springs on Oct. 5, 1985. He was the pastor of the High Desert Community Church. Froman was employed as the manager of Interstate Battery. His interests included coaching all kinds of sports including Little League and Babe Ruth, teaching his children to hunt and fish, camping and NASCAR racing. Survivors include his wife, Michelle Froman of Rock Springs; his mother, Mary Froman of Rock Springs; three sons, Tim, Troy and Ty Froman, all of Rock Springs; one daughter, Megan Froman of Rock Springs; one sister, Kathy Dunnuck of Rock Springs; two stepsisters, Lynna Buohl of Phoenix, Ariz., and Crystal Levine of Wheatridge, Colo.; his maternal grandmother, Lapreal Blair of Jackson; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father; one sister, Glenda; his nephew, Richard; his maternal and paternal grandfathers; and his paternal grandmother. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9, 2004, at the Sweetwater County Events Complex, 3320 Yellowstone Road, Rock Springs. The High Desert Community Church will conduct the services. Interment will be in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Friends may call at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs, on Thursday afternoon from 4-8 p.m. and again Friday at the Sweetwater County Events Complex one hour prior to services. Pallbearers will be Richard Ackerman, Cory Ackerman, Lance Ackerman, Philip Sprouse, Chris Sprouse and D.J. Ackerman. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 10, 2004 JOHN ROBERT KUMER John Robert Kumer, 86, of 421 Powell, Rock Springs, died Dec. 27, 2003, at Castle Rock Convalescent Center, Green River, after a lengthy illness. He was born Feb. 13, 1917, in Rock Springs, the son of John and Katherine Jereb Kumer. He attended schools in Rock Springs. He married Norma Mae Hamblin in 1942 in Rock Springs. She preceded him in death on April 1, 1979. He was employed as a miner for 20 years working in the No. 8 Mine, Stansbury and Gunn Quealy. He was then employed with the UPRR as a carpenter until his retirement in 1977. Kumer was a veteran, having served in the US Army during World War II, and he was wounded during the Italian campaign. He was a member of the United Mine Workers, American Legion Archie Hay Post, and the Disabled American Veterans. His interests included hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, carpentry and cutting wood at his cabin. Survivors include two sons, Jerry Kumer and wife Kathy of Rock Springs and Jack Coke of Washington; seven grandchildren, John Kumer and wife Shari of Rock Springs, Rob Kumer and wife Kathy of Salt Lake city, Keri Baker and husband Brett of Rock Springs, Krys Huggins and husband Todd of Mississippi, Kory Kumer of Rock Springs, Karl Kumer of Denver and Kimberly Kumer of Seattle, Wash.; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; one son, Clark Kumer; one sister, Thelma Curran; and one grandson, William Keith Kumer. Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be at the family cabin in June. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 10, 2004 GEORGE KALIVAS Funeral services for George Kalivas were conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 3, 2004, 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. Friday, Jan. 2, 2004, at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel in Green River. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearers were Andrew J. Voutko, Howard Walker, Jeff Dickhausen, John Bauer, Max Fulton, Adam Kalivas, Alex Kalivas and James Messer. Honorary pallbearers were Steve Kalivas, Gus Kalivas, Bill Kalivas, Tom Camis, Kenny Camis, George Camis, Art Kalivas, Pete Kalivas, Artis Kalivas, Ron Kalivas, Mike Kalivas, Johnny Kalivas, Bill Kalivas and his many friends. Kalivas, 78, of 1555 Colorado Circle, Green River, died on Saturday, Dec. 27, 2003, at the St. Luke’s Presbyterian Hospital in Denver, where he had been a patient since Dec. 13, 2003. A longtime resident of Green River, Kalivas had been in ill health since August of 2003. He was born in Longa, Greece on Oct. 16, 1925, the son of the late James and Efthimia “Malandrinou” Mandros Kalivas. Kalivas attended schools in Green River and was a graduate of the Green River High School with the class of 1944. He married Georgia Camis in Green River on Dec. 22, 1947. Kalivas was employed at General Chemical for many years and retired as a maintenance mechanic in 1990. He also was the owner-operator of Hilltop Market in Green River for many years. Kalivas was a member of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, AHEPA Lodge and the United Steel Workers of America Local No. 153320. His interests included spending time with this family and he was an avid golfer. Survivors include his wife, Georgia Kalivas of Green River; three sons, Jim Kalivas and wife Alice of Golden, Colo., Tom Kalivas of Westminster, Colo., and Ted Kalivas and wife Thea of Green River; one daughter, Joy Walker and husband Howard of Green River; three brothesr, Steve Kalivas and wife Donna, Gus Kalivas and wife Mary, all of Green River, and Bill Kalivas and wife Cheryl of Pocatello, Idaho; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Irene Kalivas of Green River and Helen Kalivas of Salt Lake City; three brothers-in-law, Tom Camis of Boise, Idaho and Ken Camis and wife Sharon of Big Piney and George Camis and wife pat of Rock Springs; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Christine Kalivas; two brothers, John Kalivas and Tony Kalivas; and one sister, Anna Karellas. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 10, 2004 DELBERT PALLESEN A memorial services for Delbert Pallesen was conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 9, 2004, at the St. John’s Episcopal Church in Green River. The Rev. Russ Johnson conducted the services. Pallesen, 84, of 485 Nolan St., Green River, died on Monday, Jan. 5, 2004, at Castle Rock Convalescent Center, Green River. A longtime resident of Green River and former resident of Manila, Utah, Pallesen died following a brief illness. Pallesen was born on July 29, 1919, in Manila, the son of Niels and Dora Pearson Pallesen. He attended schools in Manila and graduated from the Manila High School with the class of 1937. He also attended Weber State College. Pallesen was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He married Antonina Prozko in Augsburg, Germany, on Oct. 12, 1948. Pallesen was employed by FMC for 25 years and retired as a foreman in 1983. He also was a self-employed rancher and farmer for many years. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and served as a Post Commander for Unit 2321, member of the American Legion, the National Rifle Association, and he was instrumental in the establishment of the Gold Hour Senior Citizens Center in Green River. Pallesen was associated with the Department of Agriculture ASCS. Survivors include his wife, Toni Pallesen of Green River; one son, John Pallesen and wife Linda Acke of Rock Springs; one daughter, Rose M. Mosbey of Rock Springs; one brother, Alan Pallesen and wife Rena of Manila, Utah; one sister, Bonnie Sorenson and husband Leon of Huntsville, Utah; one grandchild, Carl Kragovich and husband Jim of Rock Springs; two great-grandchildren, Jared and Jason Kragovich of Rock Springs; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Mildred Copyak; and four brothers, Wilbur, William, Doral and Forrest Pallesen. Cremation has taken place. --- Green River Star, Jan 14, 2004 Jose Frutoso "Fred" Sanchez Jose Frutoso "Fred" Sanchez, 86, Green River, died Jan. 7 at the University of Utah Medical Center where he had been a patient for one week. He was born June 28, 1915, in Arroyo Hondo, N.M., the son of the late Nicholas and Agapita Cacon Sanchez. He attended schools there and married Lois Waters in Taos, N.M., in 1947. They later divorced. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and worked for the Union Pacific Railroad for 38 years, retiring in 1980. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and the Fraternal Order of Eagles. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family. Survivors include his former wife, Lois Mullens of Green River; three sons and daughters-in-law, Nick and Pam Sanchez and Pat and Terrie Sanchez, all of Green River, and James and Peggy Sanchez of Phoenix; one daughter, Lorraine Sanchez of Albuquerque; 10 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Eddie and Henry; two daughters Patsy and Sandra; one brother, Jacob Sanchez; and one sister, Alvera Sanchez. A mass of Christian burial was conducted yesterday at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Green River, Father Tom Sheridan officiating. Military graveside services and interment were at the Riverview Cemetery. --- Casper Star Tribune, Jan 15, 2004 Richard Dean Schuck Jr. HOT SPRINGS, S.D. - Services are pending for Hot Springs resident Richard Dean Schuck Jr., 45, who died Jan. 12, 2004, in Hot Springs. Born Oct. 27, 1959, in Kansas City, Mo., he was the son of Richard and Florence (Francis) Schuck; was raised and educated in Green River; and, in 1978, graduated from Green River High School, where he was active in sports. He attended the University of Wyoming. From 1981 to 1992, he served in the U.S. Air Force, including Desert Storm. He married Karen Deveraux in December 1981 in Laramie. The couple later divorced. He worked in various aspects of the construction industry. For the last two years, he worked at South Dakota State Veterans Home in Hot Springs. His interests included hunting, fishing, and being with friends. Survivors include his father and stepmother, Richard and Mary Schuck of Green River; daughter, Hailey Schuck, and son, Dylan Schuck, both of California; brother, Stephen Schuck of Rock Springs; half-sister, Andrea Schuck of Laramie; stepbrother, Bodan Janota of Atlantic, Iowa; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. --- Casper Star Tribune, Jan 16, 2004 Archie Piirainen Archie Piirainen, 91, of 818 West St., Rock Springs, died at 2:30 a.m. Monday, Jan. 12, 2004, at his home. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Piirainen died following a sudden illness. He was born Nov. 24, 1912, in Rock Springs, the son of Matt and Hilma Korhohnen Piirainen. Piirainen attended schools in Rock Springs. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of World War II and the Korean War. While in the Air Force, he received an Air Medal and three Bronze OLC, Distinguished Unit Badge Fifteenth Air Force. He served in Europe, Africa and the Mid East and received one Bronze and one Silver Battle Star, he also received the Korean Service Medal and United Nations Service Medal. His military service spanned 20 years. Piirainen was employed as a survey crewman for Johnson, Fermelia and Crank from 1966 to 1977 and worked as a part-time survey crewman from 1977 to 1983. He was a member of the American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24, Fifteenth Air Force Association, Air Force Sergeants Association, and Wyoming Wildlife Association. His interests included music, violin crafting, hunting, fishing, and reading. Survivors include several friends and Robert E. Johnson and wife Mary of Rock Springs; relatives Mr. and Mrs. Bill Duncan of Green River, Don Sneddon of Laramie, Len Ramp of Grants Pass, Ore., William and Aino Martin of Lantana, Fla., and many other family members in Finland. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Tahno Piirainen; and his wife, Evelyn. Following cremation, memorial services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16, 2004, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Friends may call at the chapel one hour prior to services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 17, 2004 GEORGE W. REPP Funeral services for George W. Repp were at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2004, at the Green River LDS Stake Center in Green River. Bishop Mark Roberts officiated. Cremation followed the services. Repp, 69, of Green River, died Saturday Jan. 10, 2004, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs, after a sudden illness. Repp was born May 8, 1934, in Huntington, Texas, the son of William J. Repp and Bonnie Irene Schritchfield. He attended schools in Brazosport, Texas, and graduated with the class of 1952 from Brazosport High School. On Sept. 20, 1975 he married Tammy Taylor in Rawlins. He was employed at FMC for 10 years until his retirement in 2000. He previously was a service field representative for various companies. His interests included being a father, husband, friend, and a gentle man. He also was a pilot. He was a member of the Civil Air Patrol. Survivors include his wife, Tammy of Green River; two sons, Steve Repp and wife Sandy, of Connersville, Ind., and Andrew Repp of Green River; two daughters, Candy Childs and husband, Rick, of Fort Collins, Colo., and Wendy Copley and husband Brayden, of Denver; three sisters, Jean Giese and husband Leon, of Clute, Texas, Betty Keith and husband Earl also of Clute, and Linda Rooks and husband Gary, of Surfside, Texas; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandsons. He is preceded in death by his parents and one brother, Robert Repp. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 17, 2004 ELNA MARY HORTON Funeral services for Elna Mary Horton were conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2004, at the Union Congregational Church in Green River. The Rev. Ed Mendenhall conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery. Pallbearers were Bryan Narramore, Mike Frink, Gary Narramore, Brandon Narramore, Jeff Frink and Jerry Hermansen. Honorary pallbearers were Alton Hermansen, Ted Peterson, Gary Kraft, Ed Brittenhan, Rick Marty, Dave Hyer, Bill Mortimer, Dustin Narramore and Casey Shaw. Mrs. Horton, 92, of 235 Fir St., Green River, died at 5 a.m. on Saturday, Jan. 10, 2004 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River. A lifelong resident of Green River, Mrs. Horton died following an illness of six months. She was born on Feb. 25, 1911 in Green River, the daughter of the late William and Esther Crofts Mortimer. She married Homer J. Horton on Aug. 23, 1930, and he preceded her in death in February of 1978. Mrs. Horton was a retired bookkeeper and had been employed by the Green River Merc for many years and later was employed by the State Bank of Green River and retired in 1972. She was a member of the Union Congregational Church, Golden Hour Senior Citizens Center, and was a 50-year member of the Order of the Eastern Star. Her interests included spending time with her family, working crossword puzzles and reading. Survivors include two daughters, Carol A. Brown of Green River and Anita Narramore and husband Keith of Woodscross, Utah; three sisters, Florence Walker of Pennsylvania, Billee Skinner of Salt Lake City, and Ruth Ann Hermansen and husband Alton of Green River; eight grandchildren, Diane Peterson and husband Ted of Salt Lake City, Linda Kraft and husband Gary of Spokane, Wash., Cheryl Shaw of Bountiful, Utah, Bryan Narramore and wife Pauline of Farmington, Utah, Gary Narramore and wife Susan of West Jordan, Utah, Mary Hyer and husband Dave of Green River, Patty Martz and husband Rick of Casper, and Mike Frink and wife Kandy of Green River; 11 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one brother, Harold Mortimer; and one sister, Evelyn Carle. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 17, 2004 JOSE “FRED” FRUTOSO SANCHEZ A mass of Christian burial for Jose “Fred” Frutoso Sanchez was celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2004, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Green River. The Rev. Tom Sheridan officiated. A parish rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 12, 2004, at the church. Military graveside services and interment were conducted at the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Sanchez, 88, of 70 E. Second St., Green River, died on Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2004, at the University of Utah Medical Center where he had been a patient for the past one week. He had been a longtime Green River resident and former resident of New Mexico. He was born Jun 28, 1915, in Arroyo Hondo, NM, the son of the late Nicholas and Agapita Cacon Sanchez. Sanchez attended schools in New Mexico. He was a US Army veteran of World War II. He married Lois Waters in Taos, NM, on Jan. 21, 1947 and they later divorced. Sanchez was employed by the Union Pacific Railroad for 38 years and retired in 1980. His interests included fishing, playing pool with his friends, taking long rides and spending time with his family. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Survivors include his former wife, Lois Mullens of Green River; three sons Nick Sanchez and wife Pam, Pat Sanchez and wife Terrie, all of Green River, and James Sanchez and wife Peggy of Phoenix, Ariz.; one daughter, Lorraine Sanchez of Albuquerque, N.M.; one daughter-in-law, Sue Sanchez of Green River; 10 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sons, Eddie and Henry Sanchez; two daughters, Patsy and Sandra Sanchez; and one sister, Alvera Sanchez. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 17, 2004 KAREN L. BECK A memorial services for Karen L. Beck was conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, 2004, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Green River. The Rev. Tom Sheridan conducted the services. Inurnment will take place at a later date. Ms. Beck, 52, of 420 Andrews, Green River, died Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2004, at her home. She was a longtime resident of Green River and former resident of West Covina, Calif. She was born Feb. 10, 1951, in Pomona, Calif., the daughter of Carl R. and Josephine Ross Knieper. Mrs. Beck attended school in West Covina and graduated from West Covina High School in 1969. She attended Western Wyoming Community College in Green River for two years. She married Dennis Beck in Pinedale, July 21, 1997. Her interests included spending time with family, collecting antiques and traveling to their cabin in Pinedale. Survivors include her husband, Dennis Beck of Green River; her mother, Josephine Ross of Missoula, Mont.; stepmother, Wanda M. Knieper of Green River; one son, Jack Aaron Rohde; one stepson, John Daniel Beck of Ann Arbor, Mich.; two brothers, Gary Knieper and wife Theresa of Rock Springs, Kenny Knieper and wife Carol of Missoula; two stepbrothers, Bill Libby and wife Charleen from Green River, Mike Libby and wife Linda of Douglasville, Ga.; one stepsister, Robin Carnahan and husband West of Flagstaff, Ariz.; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Carl R. Knieper; and her grandmother, Gertrude Knieper McIntosh. Cremation has taken place. --- Casper Star Tribune, Jan 19, 2004 Patricia Catherine Meduna Mass of Christian Burial for Rock Springs resident Patricia Cathrine Meduna, 68, will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 22, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Rock Springs by Fr. Dennis Cloonan. Interment will be in Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Parish rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 21. Visitation will be from noon to 4 p.m. Wednesday in Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs; and at the church from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday morning until service-time. She died Jan. 17, 2004, following a brief illness. Born June 9, 1935, in Dickinson, N.D., she was the daughter of John Paul and Martha (Wadnizak) Pelarski; was raised and educated there; and graduated from Dickinson High School in 1953. On Sept. 17, 1953, she married Henry M. "Hank" Meduna in Dickinson. She was longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Colorado. A member of Holy Spirit Catholic Community and Apostles of Good Will, she took special interest in participating with her grandchildren in their activities and lives. She enjoyed traveling, camping, attending concerts, flea-market shopping, and spending time with her family. Survivors include her husband of 50 years of Rock Springs; two sons and their wives, Russell Meduna of Kalispell, Mont., and Ryan Meduna of Rock Springs; two daughters and their husbands, Rebecca Watkins of Westminster, Colo., and Rachel "Shelly" Bunot of Rock Springs; sister, Lois Drill, and her husband of Sandy, Ore.; and eight grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Mary Pelarski; and a brother, Peter Pelarski. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorials to Rock Springs Humane Society or Hospice of Sweetwater County, in care of Henry Meduna, 604 Midway, Rock Springs, WY 82901. --- Casper Star Tribune, Jan 19, 2004 Lois Irene William Kovatch Funeral services for Rock Springs resident Lois Irene Williams Kovatch, 74, will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, in Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs by Pastor Dave Heintzleman. Interment will be in the Mountain View Section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Visitation will be this afternoon, Jan. 19, until 8 p.m.; and Tuesday morning until service-time. She died Jan. 16, 2004, at Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River, following a year-long illness. Born July 15, 1929, in Superior, she was the daughter of George and Hazel (Hiner) Powell; and was raised and educated there. She married Hugh E. Williams Sr. in Brigham City, Utah. He preceded her in death on Jan. 12, 1961. Her second husband was Kenneth Kovatch. He also died. She was employed as a sales clerk at Newberry's and Pamida for many years. Her interests included doing word-search puzzles, watching television, crocheting and sewing. She especially enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. She was a member of the First Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons and their wives, Hugh Williams of Lonetree, Colo., and Danny Williams of Mountain View; two daughters, Betty Doan of Lyman and Vickie Blalock of Rock Springs; three brothers, Ed, Jim and Richard Powell, all of Bridger Valley; two sisters, Rachel Cruz of Clearfield, Utah, and LaVonne McNalley of Brigham City; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husbands, she was preceded in death by her parents, four sisters and a brother. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 24, 2004 KETORA FRANKLIN Graveside services and interment for Ketora Franklin were conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 19, 2004, at the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. The Rev. Russ Daines of the Hilltop Baptist Church conducted the services. Mrs. Franklin, 85, of 1445 Uinta Drive, Green River, died on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2004, at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center, Green River, following a lengthy illness. She was a former resident of Manila, Utah. She was born on Oct. 19, 1918 in Belle Fourche, S.D., the daughter of George and Charlott Weigan Schleich. She married Paul Harvey Franklin on Oct. 27, 1934, in Powell. Survivors include her daughter, Sharon Olson of Salt Lake City; two sisters, Esther Grose and Rose Schaffer; four grandchildren, Benny Olson of Manila, Bonnie Olson of Denver, Billie Joe Alvalle of Aurora, Colo., and Barry Olson f Salt Lake City; two great-grandchildren, Miranda and Carlie Alvalle of Aurora; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Paul Harvey Franklin; three brothers, Harry, George and Adam Schleich; and three sisters, Lilly Schleich, Alma Schleigh and Zubora. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 31, 2004 Harriet Ann Muir ROCK SPRINGS--Harriet Ann Muir, 59, of Rock Springs, died Friday, Jan. 30, 2004, at her home after a battle with cancer. She was born Jan. 11, 1945, in Ely, Nev., the daughter of Eerol S. and Harriet Fletcher Howes. She attended schools in Hurricane, Junction, and Circleville, Utah. She attended Piute High School, ICS, and received an associates degree from Western Wyoming Community College. On Dec. 31, 1961, she married Grant Allen Muir in Ruth, Nev. She was a member of the Sweetwater HAM (KC7MKY) Radio, and Sweetwater Emergency Management Races Appointment. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Her interests included her family, church, photography, sewing, music, hunting, fishing, and reading. Survivors include her husband, Grant Allen Muir; three sons, Kennith Allen Muir, Dean J. Muir and wife Anita, and Sande James Muir, all of Rock Springs; one brother, Jerry Gillespie and wife Pamela of St. George, Utah; one sister, Erelynne Ryan and husband Bernie of Taylorsville, Utah; five grandchildren, Dean, Sandra, Aleisha, Katie Ann, and Stephen James; four aunts; and two uncles. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eerol and Harriet Howes; and two brothers, Kennith Howes and Bryan Gillespie. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2004, at the LDS Foothill Ward Chapel, 3306 White Mountain Blvd., Rock Springs. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2, 2004, at Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs, and one hour prior to services at the church on Tuesday. Interment will be in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens in Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 31, 2004 KAREN G. ARAMBEL A mass of Christian burial for Karen G. Arambel was celebrated at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 26, 2004 at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Rock Springs. The Rev. John Savio officiated. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. A parish rosary was recited at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 25, 2004, at the church. Mrs. Arambel, 67, of 1349 Sage Court, Rock Springs, died Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2004 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Craig, Colo., Mrs. Arambel died following a brief illness. She was born on Aug. 21, 1936 in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Edwin and Mabel Stavran Swanson. Mrs. Arambel attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School with the class of 1954. She attended the University of Colorado and received a bachelor of science nursing degree in 1958. She married Robert P. Arambel in Rock Springs on July 16, 1960, and he preceded her in death on Nov. 18, 1994. Mrs. Arambel was employed as a visiting nurse for home healthcare, had also volunteered at Sage View Care Center and also participated in the wellness program in Rock Springs. She was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Community, St. Veronica’s Duplicate Bridge Club, PEO Chapter L and Daughters of the Nile. Her interests included spending time with her family and friends, skiing, swimming, golf, horseback riding, traveling, hiking and playing duplicate bridge. Survivors include one son, Robert P. Arambel and wife Carrie of Lamar, Colo., two daughters, Peggy Espy and husband James of Savery and Jane Arambel-Kadillak and husband Matt of Golden, Colo.; four grandchildren, Logan Arambel and Tanner Arambel, both of Lamar, Mike Espy of Savery and John Kadillak of Golden. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 31, 2004 RICHARD DEAN SCHUCK JR. HOT SPRINGS, S.D.—Memorial services for Richard Dean Schuck Jr., were conducted at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 24, 2004 at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel in Green River. The Rev. Bob Chapeman of the Mount of Olives Lutheran Church conducted the services. Schuck, 45, of Hot Springs, S.D., died on Monday, Jan. 12, 2004, in Hot Springs. He was born on Oct. 27, 1959 in Kansas City, Mo., the son of Richard and Florence Francis Schuck. Schuck attended schools in Green River, and was a graduate of the Green River High School with the class of 1978. Following graduation, he also attended the University of Wyoming. He was very active in high school sports. He served in the U.S. Air Force form 1981 to 1992, including Operation Desert Storm. Schuck married Karen Devereaux in Laramie in December of 1981 and they later divorced. He worked in various aspects of the construction industry. Schuck lived in Hot Springs and worked at South Dakota State Veterans Home for the last two years. His interests included hunting, fishing, and the company of many friends. Survivors include his father and stepmother, Richard and Mary Schuck of Green River; one daughter, Hailey Schuck of California; one son, Dylan Schuck of California; one brother, Stephen Schuck of Rock Springs; one half-sister, Andrew Schuck of Laramie; one stepbrother, Bodan Janota of Atlantic, Iowa; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Cremation has taken place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 31, 2004 RALPH WALDO ANDERSON Ralph Waldo Anderson, 87, of 1605 Donalynn Drive, No. 19, Rock Springs, died on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2004 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A resident of Rock Springs since 1994 and former resident of Colorado, Anderson died following a brief illness. He was born on Oct. 17, 1916, on a farm near Alta Vista, Kan., the son of the late Frank and May Whitehouse Anderson. Anderson attended schools in Kansas. He married Helen Gay Woellhof in Clay Center, Kan., on June 23, 1940. Anderson was a self-employed carpenter for 50 years and retired in 1991. His interests included fishing, hunting, and spending time with his grandchildren. Survivors include his wife, Helen Anderson of Rock Springs; one son, Eldon “Andy” Anderson and wife Colleen of Rock Springs; one daughter, Marilyn Johnson and husband Scott of Crestone, Colo.; one sister, Audrey Rogers of Perry, Kan.; five grandchildren, Zachary and Ben Johnson, Kristi Novak, Jerry Christensen and Dirk Anderson; five great-grandchildren, Juno Johnson, Blaec Christensen, Blaine Christensen, Neil Novak and Alyson Novak; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, Raymond and Lawrence; and one sister, Leah. Cremation will take place. At his request, no memorial services will be conducted. --- Allan Omar Loredo Allan Omar Loredo, 20, Rock Springs, died Saturday at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City. He was born Nov. 1, 1983, in Rock Springs, the son of Jose Guadalupe and Yolanda Ramos Loredo. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a member of the Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. His interests included playing basketball and spending time with his daughter, family and friends. Survivors include his parents, Jose and Yolanda Loredo; one daughter, Tatianna Loredo and her mother Star Ray, all of Rock Springs; two brothers, Alex Loredo of Rock Springs and Lupe Loredo of Encinitas, Calif.; his paternal grandparents Rosalio and Rosa Loredo of San Luis, Potoci, Mexico; his maternal grandparents Felipe and Maria Ramos of Deming, N.M.; several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his uncle Osbaldo Giner. A mass of Christian burial was celebrated this morning at Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Father Dennis Cloonan officiated. Cremation followed at the Vase White Mountain Crematory. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 5, 2004 Marvin Applequist PINEDALE--Marvin Applequist, 81, died Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2004, at the Sublette County Senior Center in Pinedale. He was born on Sept. 29, 1922, in Quick, Neb., on his grandfather’s ranch to parents Sigfred and Esther Applequist. When he turned 10 years old, he and his family moved to Casper where he completed his grade school education. He then moved to Escalon, Calif., and worked his way through high school milking cows. During WWII he served his country in the U.S. Army Air Corps. He was stationed in the Aleutian Islands for three and a half years. After the war, Applequist returned home to Escalon and married his high school sweetheart, Betty Thompson. Together they owned a dairy ranch in Valley Home, Calif., and raised their four children. They later sold their farm in California and moved to Farson to raise cattle on their ranch there. Applequist’s interests were being outside ranching, his family, his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a member of the United Methodist Church. He was also a 4-H leader, a board member of the Weed and Pest Control, a lifelong member of the Green River Cattle Association and a member of the Grange Organization and the Farm Bureau. He is survived by wife, Betty Applequist of Farson; children, JoAnn and Bruce Crouch of Petaluma, Calif.; Marvin Applequist II of Farson, Estella and George Loogman of Ripon, Calif, and Peter and Pam Applequist of Farson; 11 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by parents, Sigfred and Esther Applequist; and sisters, Dorothy Smith, Evelyn Drew and Phyllis Goodanetz. Funeral services will be Friday, Feb. 6, 2004, at the Farson Community Hall. There will be a viewing from 9-10:45 a.m. and the service will begin at 11 a.m. Interment will follow in the Eden Valley Cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 7, 2004 KEITH LEROY HODGES Funeral services for Keith Leroy Hodges were conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 6, 2004 at the Island Pavilion in Green River. The Rev. Wayne Fisher of the Worldwide Church of God conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery. Hodges, 34, of 150 Miller St., Green River, died on Monday, Feb. 2, 2004, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. He was a lifetime resident of Green River. He was born in Rock Springs, on Feb. 20, 1969, the son of Mark Keith Hodges and Judith Ann Scott. Hodges attended schools in Green River, and was a Green River High School graduate with the class of 1987 and also attended the University of Wyoming and Central Wyoming Community College. He married Lisa May in Green River on June 6, 1987. Hodges was employed as a miner and a roof bolter at OCI. He was a member of the Green River City Council and a member of the Flaming Gorge Days Committee. His interests were snowmobiling, hunting, and he was a bareback rodeo horseback rider. Survivors include his wife, Lisa Hodges of Green River; his father, Mark Hodges of Green River; his mother, Judith Ann Darling of Austin, Texas; two sons, Garrett Thomas Hodges and Clayton Joseph Hodges, both of Green River; one daughter, Kimberlee Janell Hodges of Green River; one brother, Kenneth Legg of Austin, Texas; one sister, Kimberly Ann Curry and husband Daniel of Ozark, Ala.; two uncles, Richard Hodges and wife Anndale, and Gary Hodges and wife Betty; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his grandparents and one uncle. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 31, 2004 HEIDI LYNN BECK A mass of Christian burial for Heidi Lynn Beck was celebrated at 1 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2, 2004, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Green River. The Rev. Tom Sheridan officiated. A rosary was recited at 5 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1, 2004, at the church. Interment was conducted at the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearers were Burke Grooms, Dave Gomez, John Hasert, Robbie Lee, Emil Gaensslen, Scott Gaensslen, Travas Beck, Eric Dupin, Alfred Harsha and Aaron Harsha. Mrs. Beck, 20, of 124 W. Third S., Green River, died on Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2004 at the University of Utah. A longtime resident of Green River, Mrs. Beck died following a battle with cancer. She was born on Aug. 21, 1983, in Rock Springs, the daughter of Henry Leroy and Mary Christine Gaensslen Harsha. Mrs. Beck attended schools in Green River and was a graduate of the Expedition Academy with the class of 2002. She married Brian John Beck in Junction city, Kan., on July 3, 2002. Mrs. Beck was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Her interests included candle making, painting, fishing and camping. Survivors include her husband, Brian John Beck of Green River; one daughter, Aspyn Michelle Beck of Green River; parents, Henry Leroy and Mary Christine “Chris” Harsha of Green River; two brothers, Patrick Henry Harsha and Joey Leroy Harsha, both of Rock Springs; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, James D. and Betty Jean Corazza; and her maternal grandparents, Dr. Emil and Helen Gaensslen. --- Casper Star-Tribune, Feb 6, 2004 Rosalia A. Ramos GREEN RIVER—Memorial mass for Green River resident Rosalia A. Ramos, 78, will be celebrated at 10 a.m. today, Feb. 6, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Green River by Fr. Tom Sheridan. Cremation will have taken place in Vase White Mountain Crematory in Rock Springs and inurnment will be at a later date. She died Feb. 1, 2004, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs, following a lengthy illness. Born May 15, 1925, in Mora, N.M., she was the daughter of Jose R. and Piedad Serna (Olivas) Montoya; was raised and educated there; and graduated from Hiland High School in Las Vegas, N.M., in 1943. She married Alfred Serna in Mora. The couple later divorced. Then, she married Pablo Martin Ramos in Santa Fe, N.M. She was a former resident of Deming, N.M., and had lived in Green River for a year and three months. Survivors include two brothers and their wives, Leo Montoya of Green River and Joe F. Montoya of Mora; sister, Manuelita Martinez of Rawlins; an aunt; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; and two sons, Crecinco and Dannie Serna. --- Wyoming Tribune Eagle, Feb 7, 2004 Lupe Marie Trujillo Lupe Marie Trujillo, 77, of Rock Springs, formerly of Cheyenne, died from a lengthy illness on Feb. 5 at the Central Wyoming Hospice Center in Casper. She was born Jan. 15, 1927, in Colorado Springs, Colo., the daughter of the late Charles and Horpencia Luque Garcia. Mrs. Trujillo attended schools in Colorado Springs, Colo., and Cheyenne. She married Inez Montez Sr. and he preceded her in death, she then married Robert "Bob" Trujillo in Fort Collins, Colo., on Feb. 14, 1989. She is survived by her husband, Robert Trujillo, of Rock Springs; one son, Inez Montez Jr., of California; two stepsons, Vince Trujillo, of Cheyenne, and Robert A. Trujillo, of Farmington, N.M.; three daughters, Anna Marie Romero, of Cheyenne, Esther Tyler of Las Vegas, Neb., and Sarah Gonzales, of Chicago; three stepdaughters, Rebecca Trujillo, Colleen Montoya, and Colet Richardson, all of Cheyenne; three brothers, Charlie Garcia, of Cheyenne, Bobby Garcia, of Denver, Richard Garcia, of Reno, Nev.; two sisters, Anna Fitsimons of Las Vegas, and Lucy Jarvis, of Denver; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Daniel Montez and Steven Montez; one daughter, Kathy Hernandez; and one sister. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the First Assembly of God, 2192 Century Blvd., Rock Springs, with the Rev. Jesse Ybarra officiating. Interment will be in the Paul J. Wataha Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Visitation will be Wednesday afternoon and evening until 8 p.m. at Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk Street, Rock Springs, and an hour before the service Thursday at the church. Friends may contribute to First Assembly of God, 2191 Century Blvd., Rock Springs, WY 82901. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 10, 2004 Lloyd “Shorty” Carr Lloyd “Shorty” Carr, 84, of 126 Agate St., Rock Springs, died on Thursday, Feb. 5, 2004, at his home. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Columbus, Mont., Carr died following a brief illness. He was born on July 9, 1919, in White Earth Sioux Indian Reservation near Fertile, Minn., the son of the late Harry and Lena Knutson Carr. Carr attended schools in Fertile; Park City, Mont.; Springtime, Mont.; and Columbus, Mont. He married Selma Larson on June 26, 1952, in Wibaux, Mont., and she preceded him in death on July 12, 1975. Carr was a U.S. Army Ranger veteran of World War II. He was employed by Stauffer Chemical for 19 years and retired in 1982 as a plant operator. Carr was a member of B.P.O. Elks Lodge, Fraternal Order of the Eagles, and American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24. His interests included hunting and fishing when he was young, world travel and many hobbies. Survivors include three sons, Harry Carr of Rock Springs, Tom Carr of Rock Springs and Richard Carr of Las Vegas; two daughters, Debbie Ellis and Penny Carr, both of Colorado Springs, Colo.; one brother, Edgar Carr of Yakima, Wash.; three grandchildren, Tyler Carr of Rock Springs, Nick Ellis of Colorado Springs and Tom Ellis of Spring Creek, Nev.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife; one grandson, Aaron Carr; one brother, Frank Carr; and one sister, Emily Huck. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 12, 2004, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Interment will be in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Friends may call Thursday morning until time of funeral services. Pallbearers will be Harry Carr, Richard Carr, Tom Carr, Tyler Carr, Nick Ellis and Tom Ellis. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 10, 2004 Dave Tyler Dave Tyler, 46, of 560 Andrews St., Green River, died on Friday, Feb. 6, 2004, at his home. A longtime resident of Green River and former resident of Rock Springs, Tyler died following a sudden illness. He was born on Nov. 19, 1957, in Rock Springs the son of Don and Elizabeth Stanton Tyler Sr. Tyler attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1976. While at Rock Springs High School, he played football for four years and was an All-American football player. He was employed as a mechanic at FMC for 26 years and currently was in the surface maintenance department. His interests included hunting, fishing and camping with his son and family. He is survived by his son, Tyson Tyler of Green River; his parents, Don and Elizabeth Tyler Sr. of Rock Springs; one sister, Mary Kay Tyler of Rock Springs; three brothers, Ron Tyler and wife Chris, Don Tyler and wife Kaye, and Ted Tyler and wife Gwen, all of Rock Springs; his aunts and uncles, Sharon and Bob Cuthbertson of Green River, Richard Stanton, Rosie Robertson, Frank Robertson and Dolores Miller and husband Earl, all of Rock Springs, Sam Karician of Green River, Jim and Cisela Tyler of Sumner, Wash., and Alan and Toni Tyler of Arizona; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Ritchey and Margaret Thomas Stanton; paternal grandparents, Roy and Opal Tyler; one brother, Ken Tyler; one nephew, John Tyler; and one aunt, Mary Jane Karician. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2004, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Interment will be in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral chapel Tuesday afternoon and evening until 8 p.m. and again Wednesday at the chapel until service time. Pallbearers will be Charlie McCormick, Bela Bermingham, Steve Georgis, Mike Kettle, Brian Parks and Don Cuthbertson. --- Casper Star Tribune, Feb 14, 2004 Enid Joan Van Valkenburg Memorial services for Rock Springs resident Enid Joan Van Valkenburg, 67, will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, in Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs by the Rev. Ed Mendenhall of First Congregational Church-United Church of Christ. Cremation will have taken place and inurnment will be in the Mountain View Section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to service-time. The family will receive visitors at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Bernadette "Bernie" and Matt Keslar, 1329 Yalecrest Drive, Rock Springs. She died Feb. 13, 2004, at her home, from complications of diabetes. Born Aug. 13, 1936, in Rock Springs, she was the daughter of William "Bill" and Jeannette (Williams) Simkin; was raised and educated there; and graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1953. On Aug. 4, 1956, she married Robert Leo "Skip" Van Valkenburg in Rock Springs. She taught swimming lessons and was a lifeguard for many years; and worked for Dr. Bertoncelj in Rock Springs. A member of First Congregational Church, she enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, camping, hunting, and arrowhead-hunting; and playing pinochle with her husband, children and grandchildren. In addition to the Keslars, survivors include her husband of 47 years and son, Robert W. "Bob" Van Valkenburg, both of Rock Springs; two grandsons; two granddaughters; three great-grandsons; sister, Marilyn Juhl, and her husband of Denver; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, William Clyde Simkin. The family would appreciate memorials to Hospice of Sweetwater County, 809 Thompson St., Rock Springs, WY 82901; or Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County Dialysis Unit, Attn: Paula Wonnacott, P.O. Box 1359, Rock Springs, 82902. --- Casper Star Tribune, Feb 15, 2004 Charlotte Tate COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - Memorial services for Colorado Springs resident Charlotte Tate, 88, will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, at First United Methodist Church in Colorado Springs. Cremation will have taken place in Vase White Mountain Crematory in Rock Springs. She died Feb. 8, 2004, at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Charles and JoAnn Tate of Rock Springs, following a brief illness. Born Nov. 4, 1915, in Iowa City, Iowa, she was the daughter of Charles M. and Genevieve (Barrowman) Hazard; and was educated in Arlington, Iowa. She graduated from Arlington High School in 1933. In November 1937, she married L. Floyd Tate in Arlington. He preceded her in death on Nov. 27, 1950. She was a former resident of Spencer, Iowa; and served as a librarian for Colorado College in Colorado Springs for 20 years, retiring in 1982. Her interests included spending time with her family and friends. A member of First United Methodist Church, she volunteered with the Ecumenical Social Ministries in Colorado Springs for 20 years. In addition to the Tates, survivors include four grandchildren. She also was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Hugh Merrill Hazard; a son, Terry Tate; and a grandson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 17, 2004 Victor Dona Victor Dona, 84, of Rock Springs, died Sunday, Feb. 15, 2004, at Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs after a short illness. Dona was born May 4, 1919, in Cumberland, the son of John and Katherine Dona. He attended schools in Winton and graduated from Reliance High School with the class of 1936. He was employed as a coal miner from 1937 to 1954 and was employed with Questar as a gas dispatcher from 1954 until his retirement in 1980. On Nov. 26, 1940, he married Murla Daniels in Green River. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His interest was his family. He is survived by his wife, Murla Dona; one son, Norm Dona and wife Sherry; one daughter, Dana Dona, all of Rock Springs; one brother, Ben Dona of Benton, Ill.; one sister, Irene Morford and husband Norman of Early, Texas; two grandchildren, Stacey Dona of Salt Lake City and Kelli Dona of Sioux Falls, S.D.; several cousins; and three nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Katherine Dona. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, 2004, at Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2004, and one hour prior to services on Thursday. Interment will be at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens in Rock Springs. --- Casper Star Tribune, Feb 17, 2004 Pamela (Waters) Willmore Funeral services for Rock Springs resident Pamela (Waters) Willmore, 59, will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 18, at First Congregational Church-United Church of Christ by the Rev. Sue Pierce. Interment will be in Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park Cemetery in Rock Springs. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today, Feb. 17, in Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs; and Wednesday morning until service-time at the church. She died Feb. 14, 2004, at her home, after a year of ill health. Born Aug. 2, 1944, in Rock Springs, she was the daughter of Cecil Bruce and Carmen Maude (Auberger) Waters; was raised and educated there; and graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1962. On July 24, 1964, she married Michael J. Willmore in Rock Springs. She was the attendance secretary at White Mountain Junior High School for 17 years and retired in June 2003. A member of First Congregational Church, she enjoyed spending time with friends, the teaching staff and students at WMJHS, present and past; fishing and camping; and being with her grandchildren. Survivors include her husband of 39 years, son, Michael John Willmore, and daughter, Shawna Lynn Willmore, and her companion, all of Rock Springs; brother, Russell Waters, and his wife of Rock Springs; sister, Sharon Yovich, and her husband of Laramie; a sister-in-law; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate memorials to Cowboys Against Cancer, in care of Margaret Parry, P.O. Box 103, Green River, WY 82935. --- Green River Star, Feb 18, 2004 Marion “Warren” Bingham Marion "Warren" Bingham, 65, Thayer, Mo., died Feb. 16 at his home after having been ill for the past eight months. He was born Feb, 28, 1939, in Buffalo, Mo., the son of the late Marion Clay and Marie Whipple Bingham. He attended schools in Green River and California and married Vickie Lee Hochart in Evanston in 1962. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran and was employed at General Chemical as a miner. His interests included Hunting, fishing, camping and drinking beer. Survivors include his wife; three sons, Archie Wayne and Chuck Bingham, both of Rock Springs, and James Ruel Bingham of Willow Springs, Mo.; one daughter, Renee Richards of Rock Springs; two brothers, Blaine Bingham of Green River and Charles Bingham of Fort Worth, Texas; 14 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother, Wayne Bingham; one son, Daniel Clay Bingham; one daughter, Thelma Gean Bingham; and one granddaughter. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 3 p.m. at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Friends may call at the chapel from noon until time of services. Cremation will follow. The family will be receiving friends at 924 5th Ave. West. The family also suggests giving blood in his memory. --- Casper Star Tribune, Feb 18, 2004 Larry Lee Britton Graveside funeral services for Rock Springs resident Larry Lee Britton, 68, will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, in the Mountain View Section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today, Feb. 18, in Vase Funeral Chapel of Rock Springs. He died Feb. 16, 2004, at his home, following a lengthy illness. Born July 1, 1935, in Crawford, Neb., he was the son of James J. and Alma Soffia (Hanke) Britton; was raised and educated in Salt Lake City; and attended the University of Utah. In 1959, he married Mary J. Morris in Pocatello, Idaho. He was a carpenter for Carpenter's Local No. 1620. His interests included camping, rock-hunting, reading, and art. Survivors include his wife of 45 years and son, Danny LeRoy Britton, and his wife, both of Rock Springs; three daughters, Debbie Britton and Deena Moeller and her husband, both of Rock Springs, and Tina House and her husband of Pinedale; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents. --- Casper Star Tribune, Feb 18, 2004 Ada Starman Ada Starman, 88, of Rock Springs, died on Monday, Feb. 16, 2004, at the Sage View Care Center where she had been a resident for the past three weeks. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Starman died following a brief illness. She was born on Sept. 17, 1915, in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late John and Mary Narobe Karlin. Mrs. Starman attended schools in Rock Springs, and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School with the class of 1933. She married Anton Starman in Salt Lake City on Sept. 28, 1940, and he preceded her in death on Jan. 9, 1969. Mrs. Starman was employed by the Sweetwater County Library as a librarian for 46 years and retired in 1994. She was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Community and the American Fraternal Union Lodge. Her interests included reading, gardening, baking and cooking. Survivors include one sister, Mary Seivert of Rock Springs; one brother, John Karlin of Rogers, Ark.; one half-sister, Bette Powell of Santa Clara, Calif.; two nieces, Judy Mrak of Thousand Oaks, Calif., and Jean Masters of Durango, Colo.; one nephew, Leslie Karlin of Bentonville, Ark.; three great-nieces; and one great-nephew. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. Following cremation, a memorial mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 20, 2004, at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway Ave., Rock Springs. Inurnment will be in the Saint Josephs Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. A memorial rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, 2004, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Friends may call at the church one hour prior to services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 21, 2004 DANIEL CRAIG ANDREWS CAIRO, Egypt—Funeral services for Daniel Craig Andrews were conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, 2004, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Green River. The Rev. Bob Chapman of the Mount of Olives Lutheran Church conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Andrews, 35, of Cairo, Egypt, died on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2004 in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt. Andrews along with 10 students, was on a diving trip on the Red Sea when there was an explosion on their boat. Andrews and two students were killed. He was born on Feb. 1, 1969, in Tacoma, Wash., the son of Marion Lee and Sandra Armstrong Andrews. Andrews attended schools in California and Green River and was a graduate of Green River High School with the class of 1987. He also attended the University of Florida and graduated in 1992. During his high school years, he was an announcer at KUGR radio station. He married Karen Shea in Cairo, Egypt on March 15, 2002. Andrews was employed as a teacher at the Lincoln School in San Jose, Costa Rica from 1992-1994 and Eckert Community Services at Blakesly, Ga., from 1994-1996. He was a teacher of social studies at Cairo American College in Cairo, Egypt, at the time of his death. Andrews sponsored Mondel United Nations and Close-Up. He was a member of the Mount of Olives Lutheran Church. His interests included photography, scuba diving and world travel. He is survived by his wife, Karen of Cairo; his parents, Marion and Sandra Andrews of Green River; one brother, Terry Andrews and wife Wren of Green River; two sisters, Kristy Andrews of Milton, Wash., and Kathy Stanton and husband Dan of Ford Madison, Iowa; and three nieces, Kyla, Juli and Hailee Andrews of Green River. He was preceded in death by his paternal and maternal grandparents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 21, 2004 VELMA FAY RYAN Funeral services for Velma Fay Ryan were conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, 2004, at the Rock Springs Evangelical Free Church in Rock Springs. The Rev. Richard Carlson conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery. Mrs. Ryan, 69, of 176 W. Main Road, Eden, died at 7:50 a.m. on Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2004 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient for the past three days. A longtime Eden Valley resident and former resident of Green River and Carlsbad, N.M., Mrs. Ryan had been in ill health for the past several years. She was born on Aug. 20, 1934, in Hooks, Texas, the daughter of the late David Chester and Nancy May Watts Smith. Mrs. Ryan attended schools in Carlsbad. She married Jack Edward Ryan in Carlsbad on May 31, 1961. Her interests included family gatherings, oil painting, fishing, camping and gambling in Wendover, Nev. and Las Vegas. Survivors include her husband, Jack Edward Ryan of Eden Valley; three sons, Tom Myrick and wife Janel of Lyman, Robert Ryan and wife Jalyn and Jack E. Ryan Jr. and wife Kenli of Green River; one daughter, Dodey Garetto and husband Dave of Rock Springs; one sister, Jimmie White of Oklahoma City; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews including Jackie and Bill Thompson of Texas. She was preceded in death by her parents; five sisters; two brothers; and one grandson, Robert G. Ryan Jr. --- Casper Star Tribune, Feb 21, 2004 Edna Louise Green Funeral services for Rock Springs resident Edna Louise Green, 76, will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 23, in Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment will be in the Paul J. Wataha Section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to service-time. She died Feb. 18, 2004, at her home, after six months of ill health. Born Aug. 18, 1927, in Jacksonville, Ill., she was the daughter of Melvin Jerome Page and Mary Ellen Prehoda; and was raised and educated in Illinois. On Feb. 5, 1946, she married William Courtney Green in Superior. He preceded her in death on Nov. 3, 1983, after 37 years of marriage. A resident of Rock Springs for the last five years, she was a former resident of Superior and Springfield, Ill. She had worked in the laundry department of Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs for many years, retiring in 1992. A member of Horizon Fellowship Southern Baptist Church, she enjoyed sewing and crocheting. Survivors include three sons, Mark William Green of Superior, Norbert Edward Green and his wife of Bend, Ore., and Michael Anthony Green and his wife of Seattle; two daughters, Linda Ellen Bolles of Rock Springs and Julia Ann Martin and her husband of Orion, Ill.; two sisters, Dorothy Ellen Burge of Lincoln, Ill., and Almyra Jean Finn of Springfield; 17 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Larry Page; and a grandson. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Sweetwater County, 809 Thompson St., Suite D, Rock Springs, WY 82901. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 28, 2004 ANNA B. MILLER SCOTTSDALE, Ariz.—Anna B. Miller, 80, of Scottsdale, Ariz., died Feb. 19, 2004. She was born in Rock Springs on Jan. 21, 1924. She is survived by her four children, Joe Brack, Bill Brack, Sherry Martin and Kevin Miller; nine grandchildren, Josh, Jon, Adam, Melissa, Katie, Bo, Alyson, Shawn and Kyle; and her sister, Mary Porter. Burial will be in Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 28, 2004 GERALD WYATT ALBUQUERQUE, N.M.—Gerald “Jerry” Wyatt, 73, of Logan, N.M., died Jan. 27, 2004 in Albuquerque, N.M. He was born Sept. 16, 1930, a son of the late Andrew and Margaret Kenson Wyatt. He helped to install Rock Springs Cable Television tower in 1957. He was employed as a television repairman for many years. After he retired he had a computer business building computer systems. He is survived by four children, Faye Frolic and husband Stan of Rock Springs, Jerry Wyatt and wife Margie of Tehacipi, Calif., Peggy Gunyan and husband Mike of Rock Springs, and Marie Heward and husband Mike of Rock Springs; 11 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Donald Wyatt; and one grandchild. Memorial services are pending. --- Casper Star Tribune, Mar 2, 2004 Dennis Peter Kuntz Mass of Christian Burial for Billings, Mont., resident Dennis Peter Kuntz, 52, will be celebrated at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 4, at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs by Fr. Dennis Cloonan. Graveside services will be in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park Section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Parish Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 3. Visitation will be Wednesday afternoon until 4 p.m. in Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs; and at the church from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday morning until service-time. The family will receive guests at the home of his mother, Josephine Kuntz, 107 Morning Glory Way, Rock Springs. He died Feb. 28, 2004, at Deaconess Hospital in Billings, of a sudden illness. Born May 17, 1951, in Miles City, Mont., he was the son of Andrew and Josephine (Burger) Kuntz; was raised and educated in Rock Springs; and graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1969. On July 24, 1971, he married Shelia McCaskill at SCM Church. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, he had lived in Billings for the last 14 years and was branch manager for Yellow Freight Transportation for the last 18 years. He was a member of the Roman Catholic Church and his greatest joy was his family. In addition to his mother, survivors include his wife of 32 years of Billings; three daughters and their husbands, Tiffany Salveson of Billings and Traci Erhardt and Toni Madison, all of Denver; three sisters and their husbands, Beatrice Turcato, Brenda Jensen and Berna McWhorter, all of Rock Springs; four grandchildren; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father; and a sister, Bernetta Kuntz. --- Casper Star Tribune, Mar 3, 2004 Louis Pacheco Sr. Mass of Christian Burial for Rock Springs resident Louis Pacheco Sr., 83, will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, March 8, at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs by Fr. John Savio. Military graveside services will be accorded by American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24 in St. Joseph's Section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Parish rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Sunday, March 7, at the church. Visitation will be Sunday afternoon until 4 p.m. in Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs; and at SCM Church from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday and Monday morning until service-time. The family will receive guests at 2112 Sierra Road, Rock Springs. He died March 1, 2004, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs, following an illness of one year. Born Sept. 27, 1920, in Las Animas, Colo., he was the son of Leonardo and Rafaela (Ybarra) Pacheco; and was raised and educated in Trinidad, Colo. On Nov. 15, 1941, he married Margaret Roybal in Raton, N.M. She preceded him in death on Oct. 6, 2002, after 60 years of marriage. He served in the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II. A former resident of Superior and longtime resident of Rock Springs, he had been employed by various coal mines throughout Colorado; had helped construct Flaming Gorge Dam; and had worked at FMC Corp. for 26 years. He retired in 1981. His interests included fishing, hunting, gardening, and spending time with his family. He was a member of SCM Parish. Survivors include five sons, Joe Pacheco of Salt Lake City and Louis, Tom, Steve and Anthony Pacheco, all of Rock Springs; four daughters, Liz Soule and Irene Martinez and their husbands, Betty Hodder and Stephanie Pacheco, all of Rock Springs; two half-brothers, Donald and Johnny Pacheco, both of Sacramento, Calif.; sister, Carmen Lansky of Long Beach, Calif.; half-sister, Nora, of Sacramento; 15 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 6, 2004 KATHY LYNN BLOODWORTH A memorial service for Kathy Lynn Bloodworth was conducted at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2004, at the Green River Alliance Church in Green River. The Rev. Mike McConnell conducted the services and inurnment was conducted at noon on Monday, Mach 1, 2004, at the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Mrs. Bloodworth, 38, of 428 Bramwell St., Green River, died on Monday, Feb. 16, 2004. She was a resident of Green River for the past four years and former resident of New Mexico. She was born on July 10, 1965, in Detroit, Mich., the daughter of Earl William McCauley and Marian June Promitzer. Mrs. Bloodworth attended schools in Eastpointe, Mich., and was a graduate of the East Detroit High School with the class of 1983. She married Craig Bloodworth in Flora Vista, N.M., on Oct. 25 1997. Mrs. Bloodworth was a member of the Green River Alliance Church. Survivors include her husband, Craig Bloodworth of Green River; father, Earl McCauley of Okeechobee, Fla.; four brothers, Dale McCauley of Warren, Mich., Daryl McCauley of Arizona, Michael McCauley of Sterling Heights, Mich., and Bryan McCauley of Okeechobee, Fla.; one sister, Darlene Cooke of Sterling Heights, Mich.; one nephew, John Cooke of Sterling Heights; father and mother-in-law, Walter and Marylou Bloodworth of Bloomfield, N.M.; one dog, Tes; and one cat, Annie. She was preceded in death by her mother, Marian; and one brother, Alan McCauley. Cremation has taken place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 6, 2004 JOHN YLINCHETA JR. John Ylincheta Jr., 72 of Washam, died on Thursday, Feb. 26, 2004, in Manila, Utah. He was a longtime resident of Manila. Ylincheta died following a lengthy illness. He was born on Sept. 21, 1931, in Linwood, Utah, the son of the late John and Anacita Ansotegul Ylincheta. Ylincheta attended schools in Manila and Ogden, Utah, and graduated from the Ogden High School with the class of 1949. He married Mera Don Larsen in Las Vegas on Feb. 10, 1977. Ylincheta was a self-employed truck driver and was the owner-operator of T-Bone Ltd for many years. Survivors include one son, David John Sikich and wife Carma of Draper, Utah; one daughter, Dawn Louise Sikich Wahlquist and husband Eric of Golden, Colo.; one brother, MacArthur Ylincheta and wife Jill of Vernal, Utah; sisters, Blanch Von Gyursy and husband Alex of St. George, Utah, Delores Terry and husband Jex; five grandchildren, Tyler, Austin and Madison Sikich, Caelen and Jameson Wahlquist; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one daughter, Deborah Joan Sikich. Following cremation, a memorial luncheon will be announced at a later date. --- Casper Star Tribune, Mar 10, 2004 Ruby G. Anselmi Memorial Mass for Rock Springs resident Ruby G. Anselmi, 85, will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 12, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Rock Springs by Fr. John Savio. Cremation will have taken place. A memorial rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 11. Visitation will be one hour prior to services on Friday. She died March 8, 2004, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. Born June 13, 1918, in Superior, she was the daughter of Louis and Virginia (Menghini) Genetti; was raised and educated there; and graduated from Superior High School in 1935. On July 15, 1938, she married Ole Anselmi in St. Vibiana Cathedral in Los Angeles. Survivors include two sons, Robert Anselmi of Houston and David Anselmi and his wife of Fort Collins, Colo.; a granddaughter; two great-granddaughters; two nieces; a brother-in-law; and two cousins. The family would appreciate memorials to the Retired Priests Fund, in care of the Chancery Office, P.O. Box 426, Cheyenne, WY 82003. --- Green River Star, Mar 10, 2004 Jennie August Jennie August, 85, Rock Springs, died March 5 at the University of Utah Medical Center following a brief illness. She was born Nov. 11, 1918, in Soda Springs, Idaho, the daughter of the late Sam and Mary Phillips Couros. She attended schools in Lava Hot Springs, Idaho, and Ogden, Utah. She was crowned Miss Lava Hot Springs in 1930. She married Mike August in 1940 in Pocatello, Idaho, and they spent the next few years operating a photo studio in Kemmerer. They moved to Rock Springs where they owned and operated the New Studio for more than 30 years until retirement in 1976. She was a member of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church where she served as a board member, she was a past president of the Woman's Club and participated in many club activities. Survivors include two daughters, Antoinette Goddard of Rock Springs, and Mary Ann August and companion George Stevens of Salt Lake City; two grandsons, Joseph and James Goddard, both of Rock Springs; and special friends Cinda Grover and Dave Lipuma. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband; one daughter, Diana Marie August; one brother, Manuel Couros; and two sisters, Tessie Skliris and Katherine Foukas. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. tomorrow at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. Graveside service and interment will be in the Saint Joseph's Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to the Mike August Memorial Fund of the Western Wyoming Community College Foundation, or the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. --- Casper Star Tribune, Mar 11, 2004 Ann S. Balen Funeral services for Rock Springs resident Ann S. Balen, 93, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, March 12, in Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs by Fr. Dennis Cloonan. Interment will be in St. Joseph's Section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Parish rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. today, March 11. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today and Friday until service-time. She died March 8, 2004, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, following five years of ill health. Born Aug. 21, 1910, in Point of Rocks, she was the daughter of George and Mary (Angelovich) Soltis; and attended schools in Superior. She married Mike Emil Balen in Superior. The couple later divorced and he preceded her in death on Dec. 8, 1969. A resident of Rock Springs for the last two years, she formerly lived in North Ridge, Calif. She was a member of the Roman Catholic Church, Young At Heart Senior Citizen's Center and Heart to Heart. Her interests included playing bingo, working crossword puzzles, and spending time with her family. Survivors include two sons, George E. Balen of Simi Valley, Calif., and Frank Balen of Sandy, Utah; four daughters, Eva Riddle of Anaconda, Mont., Marge Solesby of Black Mountain, N.C., Barbara Callahan of Rock Springs and Verlee Woolum of North Ridge; her twin sister, Jennie Kruger of Rock Springs; 12 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, three sisters and five brothers. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 17, 2004 Robert Duck Leo Paul Jr. Robert Duck Leo Paul Jr., 42, of 602 Rahonce Drive, Rock Springs, died on March 15, 2004, at his home. He was a lifelong resident of Rock Springs. Paul was born on Feb. 24, 1962, in Rock Springs, the son of the late Robert Leo and Mayvene Clarice Miller Paul. He attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from the Rock Springs High School with the class of 1981. Paul was employed as a supervisor for Wyoming Casing. His interests were hunting and fishing. Survivors include his brother, Rodney Dean Paul and wife Christine of Rock Springs; two uncles, Jerry Uranker of Rock Springs, and George Paul of Mesa, Ariz.; two nieces, Samantha Paul and Deanna Crouch and husband Andy, all of Rock Springs; and one great-nephew, Drew Crouch, also of Rock Springs. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Lester J. Paul; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. John Miller; grandmother, Mary Uranker; one aunt, Cecelia Uranker; and one cousin, Mike Uranker. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, March 19, 2004, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Interment will be in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel Friday one hour prior to services. The family of Robert Duck Leo Paul Jr. will be receiving family and friends at the home of his brother and sister-in-law, Rodney and Christine Paul, 180 Douglas Drive, Rock Springs. --- Casper Star Tribune, Mar 23, 2004 Rose Marie Eusek Mass of Christian Burial for former Rock Springs resident Rose Marie Eusek, 90, of Thornton, Colo., will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 25, at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs by Fr. Dennis Cloonan. Graveside services will be held in St. Joseph's Section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Parish rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 24, at SCM. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in Vase Funeral Chapel of Rock Springs; and at the church from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday until service-time. The family will receive guests at 521 Fremont Ave., Rock Springs. She died March 20, 2004, at Elms Haven Nursing Care Center in Thornton, following a lengthy illness. Born Dec. 26, 1913, in Butte, Mont., she was the daughter of Fred and Mary (Sever) Russold; was raised and educated in Rock Springs; and graduated from Rock Springs High School. She then graduated from pharmacy school in Denver. On June 29, 1940, she married John Eusek in Rock Springs. He preceded her in death in November 1980, after 40 years of marriage. A resident of Colorado for the last 10 years, she had been a pharmacist at various locations in Rock Springs for more than 50 years and retired in 1985. Her interests included baking, gardening, and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons and their wives, Jim Eusek of Rock Springs and John Eusek of Seattle; two daughters, Mary Ellen "Mazie" Bennett of Broomfield, Colo., and Rosemary Garcia of Rock Springs; sister, Katherine Tate of Dunlap, Tenn.; 14 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Christine Hamilton and Ann Tarris; and a brother, Fred Russold. --- Green River Star, Mar 24, 2004 Myron Dale Cook Myron Dale Cook, 83, Green River, died March 19 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient for three days. He was born June 6, 1920, in Sterling, Colo., the son of the late Arthur and Elsie Alberta Cook. He attended schools in Sterling where he graduated from high school. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of World War II and married the late Mary Santiago in Puerto Rico in 1942. She died in 2001. He was employed as a foreman for the Union Pacific Railroad for 30 years until he retired in 1977. Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Myron and Nancy Cook of Green River; Dean and Veronica Cook, and Richard and Candy Cook, all of Rock Springs; four daughters,Brenda Crowley and husband Tim, and Sandy Dreben and husband Lester, all of Rock Springs, Terry Shane of Houston, and Evelyn Ellison of Anchorage, Alaska; three brothers, 13 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by one son, Gilbert Cook, and 11 brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be conducted tomorrow at 10 a.m. at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Bishop Lance Porter will conduct the services. Military graveside service and interment will be at the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home until time of services. The family suggests memorials be made to Cowboys Against cancer, the Sweetwater County Diabetes Chapter or the American Heart Association. --- Casper Star Tribune, Mar 30, 2004 Nancy L. Milliken Memorial services are pending for Basin resident Nancy L. Milliken, 71, who died March 28, 2004, at the Wyoming Retirement Center in Basin, where she had lived for the last 15 years. Cremation will take place. Born April 23, 1933, in Hanna, she was the daughter of John G. and Mary (McLean) Milliken. Survivors include her stepfather, Rudy Pivik of Rock Springs; brother, Dr. Rudolph Terry Pivik of Little Rock, Ark.; two sisters, Shannon Hunter of Rock Springs and Vicky Hansen of Ogden, Utah; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father; mother, Mary Pivik; and a brother, Darryl Pivik. --- Casper Star Tribune, Mar 30, 2004 Warren Dale Dreben Funeral services for Rock Springs resident Warren Dale Dreben, 70, will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 1, in the Rock Springs Stake Center, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, by Bishop Lance Porter. Military graveside services will be in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park Section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 31, in Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs; and Thursday until service-time in the stake center. The family will receive guests at 50 Reliance Road, No. 16, Rock Springs. He died March 26, 2004, at LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City, after a sudden illness. Born Feb. 17, 1934, in Joliet, Ill., he was the son of Charles and Mabel (Sanders) Dreben; was raised and educated there; and served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. On June 19, 1957, he married Margaret Ann "Marge" Avery. A former resident of Mazan, Ill., and longtime resident of Rock Springs, he was employed by Pacific Power and Light as a serviceman for 18 years and retired in 1998. He was a member of the LDS Church and Veterans of Foreign Wars. His interests included spending time with his family, fishing, and traveling north to spend time at the family cabin. Survivors include his wife of 46 years of Rock Springs; four sons, Dale, Lester and Warren Jr. "Boone" and their wives and Brian Dreben and his companion, all of Rock Springs; a daughter-in-law; sister, Renee' O'Dell of Wisconsin; 15 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; three brothers-in-law; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Don Jones; a grandson; and three brothers --- Fox Funeral Home, Mar 31, 2004 Rena Dalpiaz Rena Dalpiaz, 89, of Rock Springs, died March 30, 2004 in Brigham City, Utah after a short illness. She was born December 15, 1914 in Croweberg, Kansas, the daughter of Celeste and Costantina Menghini Neideriaufner. She attended schools in Superior and graduated from Superior High School with the class of 1932. Rena married Eligio Dalpiaz on October 1, 1936 in Superior, Wyoming. He preceded her in death March 29, 1968. She was a member of the Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Ed Lee Dalpiaz and wife Pat of Richland, Washington; two daughters, Annette M. Anderson and husband Ted of Brigham City, Utah, and Paula J. McKenzie and husband Pat of Cody, Wyoming; one sister, Erma Prevedel of Rock Springs; nine grandchildren, Kent Anderson and wife Kathy, Brett Dalpiaz and wife Wendy, Tony Dalpiaz and wife Krista, Greg Dalpiaz, Brian McKenzie, Jon McKenzie and wife Christina, Wendy Wilkes and husband Dave, Kris Walker and husband Brad, and Erin McKenzie; 11 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandson; several nieces and nephews including Linda Frolic, Alfred Prevedel both of Rock Springs, and Herman Prevedel, of Loveland, Colorado. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one brother Alfred Niederiaufner, one sister, Jo Harper. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, April 3, 2004 at Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs, Wyoming. Rev. Dennis Cloonan officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home Friday, April 2, 2004 from 12:00 noon until 8:00 p.m. with a holy rosary to be recited at 7:00. Friends may also call Saturday one hour prior to the services. Interment will be in the St. Joseph’s section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Green River Star, Mar 31, 2004 Franklin T. Harris Franklin T. Harris, 74, Green River, died March 27 at his home following a lengthy illness. He was born Jan. 15, 1930, in Manila, the son of the late Albert and Mariah Twitchell Harris. He attended schools in Manila and Green River. He served and was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army Air Corps where he attained the rank of sergeant. He married Shirley Hiner in 1959 in Rock Springs. The majority of his life, he was employed with Mountain Bell Telephone Company. He was also a small business owner. He was a member of the Union Pacific Employees Club and the Golden Hour Senior Center. He enjoyed gardening, reading, fishing, camping and spending time with family and friends. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Lou Ann Varley and husband Jeff, and Kay Lyn Harris, all of Point of Rocks; two sons and daughters-in-law, Alan, who is serving in Afghanistan, and Paula Harris of Sedalia, Miss., and Dale and Michele Harris of Green River; seven grandchildren; one brother, Ronald Harris and wife Sara Ann of Buffalo; one sister, Phyllis Jackson and husband Ken of Green River; his mother-in-law Edith Hiner; several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepfather Roy Twitchell, sister Zola Lewis and two brothers, Ned and infant Joseph Twitchell. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be conducted at a later date. Friends may call at the family home, 168 S. 4th W. in Green River. --- Casper Star Tribune, Apr 3, 2004 Dorothy F. Pivik Mass of Christian Burial for Rock Springs resident Dorothy F. Pivik, 96, will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, April 5, at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs by Fr. John Savio. Graveside services will be in St. Joseph's Section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Sunday, April 4, in Vase Funeral Chapel of Rock Springs. Visitation at the funeral home will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday and Monday morning until service-time. The family will receive guests at the homes of her son and daughter-in-law, Arthur and Nancy Pivik, 1422 Carbon St., Rock Springs; and daughter, Dorothea J. Butler, 1831 Walnut St., Rock Springs. She died March 31, 2004, at Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs, following a lengthy illness. Born Jan. 29, 1908, in Rock Springs, she was the daughter of Louis and Mary (Cheferin) Taucher; was raised and educated there; and graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1927. On March 24, 1935, she married Joseph Pivik Sr. in Manila, Utah. He preceded her in death on June 3, 1972, after 37 years of marriage. She then cared for Msgr. Albin Gnidovec until his death. Her interests included crocheting and knitting; yardwork; and baking, especially angel food cake. She was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Community, American Fraternal Union, and St. Monica Sodality. In addition to her son and daughter, survivors include her stepson, Rudy Pivik of Rock Springs; two brothers and their wives, Arthur Taucher of Rock Springs and Louis Taucher of Klamath Falls, Ore.; 22 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; 10 nephews; and eight nieces. She also was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Marilyn Scott; a stepdaughter, Angela Rahonce; three stepsons, Joseph Jr., Carl and Edward Pivik; a granddaughter; a grandson; a great-granddaughter; two brothers, Frank and Edward Taucher; and three sisters, Molly Butan, Angela McCleod and Mary Gilmartin. The family would appreciate memorials to Rock Springs Catholic School. P.O. Box 6038, Rock Springs, WY 82902. --- Green River Star, Apr 7, 2004 Ernest James Lowseth Ernest James Lowseth, 74, Rock Springs, died April 1 shortly after being admitted to Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. He was born June 13, 1929, in Rock Springs, the son of the late Arne and Kathleen Wright Lowseth. He attended schools in Rock Springs and Green River and graduated from Green River High School with the class of 1949. He married the former Frances "Marge" Mrak in Rock Springs in 1956. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and retired from Sweetwater County Road and Bridge where he worked 45 years as a supervisor. He was a member of the VFW, the Gold Wing Road Riders Association and the Holy Spirit Catholic Community. His interests were hunting, fishing and house remodeling. Survivors include his wife, one son and daughter-in-law, Ernest and Shirley Lowseth of Rock Springs; one daughter, Lisa Lowseth of Fort Worth, Texas; one brother, Thomas Lowseth and wife Charline of Green River; one brother-in-law, John Mrak; two grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Marie Meyer; and one brother, John "Joe" *. A mass of Christian burial was celebrated yesterday at Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Military graveside services and interment were conducted by the American Legion in the Saint Joseph's section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Casper Star Tribune, Apr 7, 2004 Kolt Kenneth Kuhn Graveside services for Kolt Kenneth Kuhn, infant son of Jeremy Kuhn and Sandra Cheeseman, were conducted April 6, 2004, in Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery by Fr. Dennis Cloonan. Kolt died April 4, 2004, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. Survivors include his parents of Rock Springs; maternal grandparents, Monika and Mike Gaviotis and Kenneth Cheeseman, all of Rock Springs; paternal grandparents, Jerry and Cheryl Kuhn of Aztec, N.M.; an uncle; and an aunt. --- Green River Star, Apr 7, 2004 William James Acker William James Acker, 86, died March 30 at the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake city following a brief illness. He was born June 18, 1917, in Park City, the son of the late John and Armida Sconsoni Battisti Acker. He attended schools in Superior and married Elaine Rose Davis in Green River in 1941. He worked in the coal mines in Superior and owned and operated the Eagle Bar with his brother Alfred for more than 20 years. He also worked for Stauffer Chemical as a hoist man for 22 years until his retirement in December, 1984. He was a dedicated family man and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Survivors include his wife, three daughters and sons-in-law, Donna and Donald Mattinson, Linda Acker and John Pallesen, all of Rock Springs, and Elaine and Mark Chernine of Las Vegas; six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, Alfred and Leno Acker and Rudi and Albert Battisti; two sisters, Emma Battisti Oliver and Lena Battisti Prevedel and twin grandsons, Brent and Bryan Mattinson. Funeral services will be Saturday at noon at the LDS Stake Center in Rock Springs. Bishop John Beach will conduct the services. Interment will be in the Rock Springs Municipal cemetery. Friends may call at the Vase Funeral Chapel Friday afternoon and evening until 8 p.m. and at the church until time of services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 10, 2004 ANDREA ELAINE WOLD Memorial services for Andrea Elaine Wold were at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 8, 2004, at Fox Funeral Home in Rock Springs. A rosary was conducted at 7 p.m. Wednesday, April 7, 2004. Inurnment was in the Riverview Cemetery, Green River. Ms. Wold, 38, of Green River, died Sunday, April 4, 2004, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County after a sudden illness. She was born March 15, 1966, in Blackfoot, Idaho, the daughter of Richard A. Lamorie and Bonnie E. Wright Mesrobian. She attended elementary, junior high and high school in Rock Springs. She has been employed as a school bus driver and a dog groomer at Classy K-9 in Green River. She had also been employed at Lakeway Liquors in Green River and was a truck driver for Gorge Rock in Green River at the time of her death. She was a member of the Catholic Church. Her interests included her children, fishing and camping. Survivors include her father, Richard A. Lamorie of Louisiana; mother, Bonnie E. Mesrobian of Casper; three sons, Robert A. Whitfield, currently in the Air Force in Florida, Michael J. Whitfield and Dagan Lee Wood, both of Green River; one daughter, Angelia E.L. Whitfield of Green River; three brothers, Willard Andrew Lamorie, Mark T. Mesrobian and Dustin J. Mesrobian, all of Casper; one sister, Kaleigh M. Mesrobian of Casper; grandmothers, Elaine D. Roller of Las Vegas and Stella M. Lamorie of Louisiana; several aunts, uncles and cousins; two nieces, Abbey and Alexis Lamorie of Casper; two nephews, Andre J. Lamorie of Casper and Camden Lamorie of Montana; and her close companion, Mike Morrison of Green River. She was preceded in death by her grandfathers, John Lamorie and Willard Wright; step-grandfather, Edward Roller; brother, Richard Andrew Lamorie; and two aunts, Shayne Wright Mahar and Tillie Lamorie. --- Casper Star Tribune, Apr 10, 2004 Jean Echer Gecan Funeral services for Rock Springs resident Jean Echer Gecan, 77, will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 13, at First Congregational Church-United Church of Christ in Rock Springs by the Rev. Lisa Hart. Interment will be in Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday, April 12, in Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs; and Tuesday morning until service-time at the church. She died April 8, 2004, at her home, following an illness of two years. Born June 3, 1926, in Dicks, Colo., she was the daughter of Frank A. and Agnes H. (McIntosh) Echer; was raised and educated in Rock Springs; and graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1944. On Nov. 7, 1945, she married Frank S. Gecan in Rock Springs. She was employed by Mountain Bell for 33 years and retired as a supervisor in 1977. A member of First Congregational Church, Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary, Telephone Pioneers and Young At Heart Senior Citizens Center, she volunteered at Broadway Bargains and the Soup Kitchen. Her interests included spending time with her family, especially at their cabin; and sewing. Survivors include her husband of 58 years of Rock Springs; daughter, Linda Gecan McShane of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada; three brothers, John Echer of Price, Utah, and Charles and Duncan Echer, both of Grand Junction, Colo.; sister, Chris Echer Easion of Green River; three grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. The family would appreciate memorials to First Congregational Church-UCC, 1275 Adams Ave., Rock Springs, WY 82901. --- Green River Star, Apr 14, 2004 Elsie Mae Hiner Elsie Mae Hiner, 75, died April 8 at Sageview Care Center following a lengthy illness. She was born June 25, 1928, in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Clyde and Elizabeth Nelson Crofts. She attended schools in Rock S4prings and graduated from Rock Springs High School with the class of 1947. She was by C.A. West as a sales clerk for 25 years and at Ace Hardware for seven years. Her interests included crocheting and spending time with her family. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Diana and Jim Mlinar of Rock Springs; one brother, Thomas Crofts of North Carolina; one sister, Clara Simmons of Show Low, Ariz.; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded by one daughter, Mary Chabre; brother Clyde Crofts; sister Betty Evans and one great-grandson, Bryel Mlinar. Following cremation, memorial services were conducted Monday at the First Congregational Church in Rock Springs with Rev. Lisa Hart officiating. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 17, 2004 FAYETTE J. HOLLEBACK Graveside services and interment for Fayette J. Holleback were conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, April 12, 2004, at the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. The Rev. Tom Sheridan officiated. Mrs. Holleback, 62, of 1102 Log Cabin Lane, Green River, died Tuesday, April 7, 2004, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A longtime resident of Green River and former resident of Brainerd, Minn., Mrs. Holleback died following a sudden illness. She was born on May 21, 1941 in Wisconsin, the daughter of the late Ray and Helen Hazel Mortenson. Mrs. Holleback attended schools in Brainerd, and was a graduate of the Brainerd High School with the class of 1959. She married Ronald Gordon Holleback in Manila, Utah, on Jan. 6, 1984, and he preceded her in death on April 26, 1995. Mrs. Holleback was employed for many years as a healthcare provider at the State Hospital in Minnesota. Her interests included crafts, attending Rendezvous and spending time with her grandchildren. Survivors include two sons, Mark Ebinger and wife Mary of Green River and Mike Ebinger of Nebraska; one daughter, Lynn Pierce of Lander; two sisters, Bonnie Billman and Sharron Howard, both of Brainerd; three grandchildren, Brandon, Nathan and Raeanne Ebinger; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and her stepfather, Allen Alwin. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 17, 2004 SARAH LYNN PRATER Funeral services for Sarah Lynn Prater took place at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 13, 2004 at the Trinity Lutheran Church in Rock Springs. Interment took place at 2 p.m. in the Eden Valley Cemetery in Farson. Sarah Lynn Prater, infant daughter of Larry Kenneth and Lynn Ann Vroman Prater, died shortly after birth at the Presbyterian-Saint Luke’s Medical Center in Denver. Survivors include her parents of Farson; one brother, Tony Prater of Rock Springs; two sisters, Michelle and Rick Griffin of Salem, Ore., and Lorri and Richard Sandbak of Green River; one niece, Shalee Sandbak of Farson; two nephews, Zain and Owen Sandbak of Green River; grandmother, Bessie Prater of Rock Springs; aunts, Clara and Jay McLain of Eagle Creek, Ore., Ellen and John Morrison of Chehalis, Wash., Diana McLain of Oregon City, Ore., Lola and Church SOfich of Damasus, Ore., Mary and Mike Riordan of Portland, Ore., and Melanie Vroman of Clouquet, Minn.; uncles, Steve and Marie Prater of Farson, Alan and Lois Mrazek of Virginia Beach, Va., Leonard and Cheryl Mrazek of Zion, Ill., and Ed Mahn of Grand Rapids, Minn.; and many cousins. She was preceded in death by grandfathers, Kenneth Prater and Arthur Vroman; grandmother, Eleen Vroman; and uncle, Jay Vroman. --- Casper Star Tribune, Apr 21, 2004 Elmer L. Archuleta Mass of Christian Burial for former Green River resident Elmer L. Archuleta, 57, of Denver, will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, April 23, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Green River by Fr. Tom Sheridan. Military graveside rites will be accorded in Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 22. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday morning until service-time. He died April 16, 2004, in Denver, following a lengthy illness. Born Aug. 24, 1946, in Bryan, 15 miles west of Green River, he was the son of Frances and Ben Archuleta; and attended school in Green River. In his youth, he worked at Dell's Food Market and as a busboy at Little America. He served in the U.S. Army National Guard of Wyoming and the Army and was stationed in Germany for two years. He enjoyed woodworking. Survivors include three brothers, Ron Archuleta and his wife of Buena Park, Calif., Albert Archuleta of Green River and Bob Archuleta and his wife of Richmond, Va.; two sisters and their husbands, Jean Hanfelt of Salida, Colo., and Julie Polasek of Dallas; two nephews; three nieces; and two great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. The family would appreciate memorials to Vista Care Hospice, 2801 E. Florida Ave., Suite 210, Denver, CO 80210; or Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 900 Hitching Post Drive, Green River, WY 82935. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 24, 2004 ELMER L. ARCHULETA DENVER—A mass of Christian burial for Elmer L. Archuleta was celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday, April 23, 2004, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Green River. The Rev. Tom Sheridan officiated. A rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 22, 2004, at the church. Military graveside services and interment were in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearers were Ron Archuleta, Albert Archuleta, John Hanfelt, Butch Polasek and Tom Vigil. Archuleta, 57, of Denver, formerly of Green River, died Friday, April 16, 2004, in Denver, following a lengthy illness. Archuleta was born Aug. 24, 1946 in Bryan (a section town situated 15 miles west of Green River) to Ben and Frances Archuleta. He attended school in Green River. Archuleta served in the Army National Guard of Wyoming and in the U.S> Army, where he was stationed in Germany for two years. In his youth, he worked at Dell’s Food Market and as a busboy in Little America. His interests included woodworking. Survivors include three brothers, Ron Archuleta and wife Patty of Buena Park, Calif., Albert Archuleta of Green River and Bob Archuleta and wife Felice of Richmond, Va.; two sisters, Jean Hanfelt and husband John of Salida, Colo., and Julie Polasek and husband Butch of Dallas, Texas; two nephews, Adam Archuleta and Henry Archuleta; three nieces, Stacie Eskew, Desi Archuleta and Christine Archuleta; and two great-nephews, Braden and Michael Eskew. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ben and Frances Archuleta. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 24, 2004 ERIBERTO CASTILLON A mass of Christian burial for Eriberto Castillon was celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, April 19, 2004, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Green River. The Rev. Tom Sheridan officiated. A parish rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Sunday, April 18, 2004, at the church. Graveside services and interment were in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearers were Jeremy Potter, Joseph Chacon, Robert Chacon, Eric Castillon, Bryce Castillon and Trevor Castillon. Honorary pallbearers were Hank Castillon, Hector Castillon, Everardo Castillon, Travis Castillon, Jamie Scott Castillon and Paul Hymas. Castillon, 57, of 1250 Hitching Post Drive, Green River, died on Thursday, April 15, 2004, at his home. A lifelong resident of Green River, Castillon died following a sudden illness. He was born on April 19, 1946, in Green River, the son of the late Enrique and Natividad de los Santos Castillon. Castillon attended schools in Green River and was a graduate of the Green River High School with the class of 1964. He was employed by the Public Works Department for the city of Green River as a maintenance operator III for the past 30 years. Castillon married Ardith Smith in Green River in 1970 and they later divorced. His interests included hunting, fishing, camping and spending time with his grandchildren. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Thomas Jay “T.J.” Castillon and fiancé Nicole Palmer of Cheyenne; one daughter, Crystal Hamblin and husband Blaine of Green River; three brothers, Hank Castillon and wife Patti, Hector Castillon and wife Sue, and Everardo Castillon, all of Green River; three sisters, Mary Potter and husband Tim, Esther Chacon and husband George, and Linda Johnson and husband Ed, all of Green River; six grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one nephew. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 1, 2004 MELVA MARLEN SAFFELL Funeral services for Melva Marlene Saffell were conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, April 29, 2004, at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. The Rev. Larry Johnson of the Rock Springs Evangelical Free Church conducted the services. Interment was in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Daryl Crofts, Jeremy Gomez, Bob McFadden, Robert E. Blawshaw, Byron Taylor and Justin Fernandez. Mrs. Saffell, 67, of 1012 McCabe St., Rock Springs, died at 9:40 a.m. Monday, April 26, 2004, at her home. A resident of Rock Springs for the past 35 years, Mrs. Saffell died following a lengthy illness. She was born on Jan. 13, 1937, the daughter of the late Lewis Clifford and Walcy Opal Hobson McFadden. Mrs. Saffell attended schools in Washington and was a graduate of the Auburn High School in Auburn, Wash., with the class of 1955. She married Barnard A. “Sony” Taylor in Renton, Wash., on Sept. 6, 1957, and he preceded her in death on May 22, 1982. She later married Roger Saffell in Elko, Nev., on Oct. 16, 1983, and he preceded her in death on March 7, 2003. Mrs. Saffell was employed Superior Grade School for two years and Motel 8 for six years. She was a member of American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24. Survivors include her son, Jim Taylor of Nevada; three daughters, Lawanda Fernandez and Melinda Taylor, of Rock Springs, and Kathy Kulbeth of Texas; one brother, Bob McFadden, and wife Marian of Howard, Ohio; six grandchildren, Byron Taylor, Melissa Fernandez, Justin Fernandez, Misty Edwards, Mandy Crofts and Danylle Urrutia; and six great-grandchildren, Mya Taylor, Shayin Taylor, Janessa Medina, Destiney Skorcz, Abbigail Edwards and Thomas Edwards. In addition to her husbands, she was preceded in death by her parents, stepfather, one stepbrother, one stepsister, and both of her husbands. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 1, 2004 JANET RUTH BARDEN Funeral services for Janet Ruth Barden were conducted on Saturday, April 24, 2004 at the Bridger Valley Baptist Church at 11 a.m. Interment took place at the Riverview Cemetery, Green River. Mrs. Barden, 69, died on April 19, 2004 in Salt Lake City after a short stay. She was born April 15, 1935 in Gibson County, Ind., the second child of Roy Lee and Marie Lulu (Morrill) Tyree. She married Robert Charles Barden on Feb. 4, 1953. He preceded her in death. Her interests included her teddy bears. She was starting to make her own and has collected more than 200 bears of all sizes. She had named most of them and could usually tell where she had gotten them. She also taught herself how to draw. Her interests also included her family. She worked at the Maverik Store in Lyman in several capacities and also as a cashier at Little America before retiring. She had recently moved back to Green River after living in Lyman for the last 23 years. She is survived by her daughter, Rhonda and William Boren of Lyman; sons, Robert Barden of Kuna, Idaho, Frank and Rusty Barden of Evanston, Tom and Roy Barden of Ethete, and Ken and Kathy Barden of Green River; nine grandchildren, Kevin and Natalie Boren, Alysha Reinard, Sandi Boren, Patrick and Liz Reinard, Keith and Sandy Boren, Janette Reinard, Susan Spenneberg, Hank Barden and Milles Barden; 18 great-grandchildren; and her sister, Royal Tyree of Indiana. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; a daughter, Kathy Reinard; a son, Patrick Barden; and a brother, Ronald Tyree. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 1, 2004 TWILA MAUREEN MOFFITT Funeral services for Twila Maureen Moffitt were conducted at 1:30 p.m. Friday, April 30, 2004, at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel in Green River. The Rev. Lisa Hart conducted the services. Graveside services and interment were in the Riverview Cemetery. Mrs. Moffitt, 98, of 270 N. First W., Green River, died on April 26, 2004 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs. Mrs. Moffitt was a longtime resident of Green River. She was born on April 11, 1906 in Sunnyside, Utah, the daughter of the late Carl Eklund and Bertha Broadbent. Mrs. Moffitt attended schools in Green River. She married Howard Moffitt on June 30, 1923 in Rock Springs. He preceded her in death on May 25, 1981. At the age of 76, Mrs. Moffitt moved to Rochester, Minn., to care for her great-grandson, while her granddaughter interned. Her interests included reading, geology, cooking, playing games, spending time with her family, especially her great-grandson, and watching NBA basketball. Survivors include two daughters, Carla Pershin of Green River and Deann Galanis and husband George of Westlake Village, Calif.; tow granddaughters, DeAnn Pershin of Green River and Dawn Kliarsky of ST. George, Utah; and one great-grandson, Jordan Kliarsky of Las Vegas. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Howard Moffitt; one son-in-law, Rudy Pershin; one grandson, Rudy Oward Pershin; and one sister, Florence Eklund. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 1, 2004 VINCENT J. MONDRAGON Funeral services for Vincent J. Mondragon were conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 28, 2004 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. The Rev. Dennis Cloonan officiated. Military graveside services and interment were in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park Cemetery. Pallbearers were Larry Mondragon, David Mondragon, Steve Mondragon, Joe Mondragon, Jim Ober and Mike Overy. Mondragon, 55, of 2232 Mountain Road, Rock Springs, did on Thursday, April 22, 2004 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A resident of Rock Springs for the past 48 years, Mondragon died following a sudden illness. Mondragon was born on July 18, 1948, in Taos, N.M., the son of Joe Filiberto and Mary Sanchez Mondragon. He attended schools in Wamsutter and Rock Springs and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School with the class of 1967. Mondragon was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War and retired from Questar Gas on Oct. 30, 2000. He worked there for 23 years. He married Edith Josephine Tomblin in Rock Springs on May 24, 1980. His interests included camping, fishing, four-wheeling and spending time with his family. Survivors include his wife, Edith Mondragon of Rock Springs; father, Joe Mondragon of Rock Springs; two stepdaughters, Susan Dwelly of Willington, Conn., and Tammy Reents of Minnesota; four brothers, Steve Mondragon of Reliance, Larry Mondragon, David Mondragon and Joe Mondragon, all of Rock Springs; two sisters, Veronica Cook of Rock Springs and Juanita Ober of Tulia, Texas; four grandchildren, Sarah, Jessica, Christopher and Stephane; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 5, 2004 Charity Caroline Shaw Charity Caroline Shaw, 79, of 908 Seventh St., Rock Springs, died at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, May 2, 2004, at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Missouri, Mrs. Shaw had been in ill health for the past three years. She was born on Aug. 26, 1924, in Morehouse, Mo., the daughter of the late James Hart and Ethel Reedus. Mrs. Shaw attended schools in Missouri. She married Ernest Glen Shaw on Sept. 27, 1941, in Charleston, Mo., and he preceded her in death on May 11, 1998. Mrs. Shaw had been employed at various restaurants in Rock Springs as a cook. Her interests included playing bingo, spending time with her family, cooking, and baking. Survivors include one son, Bradley Terry Shaw of Rock Springs; two daughters, Kathy Goffinet and husband Charles of Rock Springs, and Vickie Gray and husband Steven of London, Ky.; one brother, Jim Greene of Florida; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two sisters and one brother. Following cremation, a memorial service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 5, 2004, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Sue Pierce will conduct the services. Friends may call at the chapel one hour prior to services. --- Casper Star Tribune, May 7, 2004 Allison Ann Sain Memorial graveside services for Allison Ann Sain, infant daughter of Jennifer and David Sain, will be conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 11, in the Babyland Section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery by Fr. John Savio. Cremation will have taken place in Vase White Mountain Crematory in Rock Springs. Allison Ann died May 6, 2004, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs. Survivors include her parents, grandparents, Robert and Michaeline Dernovich and Noah and Marilyn Sain, and maternal great-grandparents, Frank Dernovich and Albert "Buddy" and Beverly Gookin, all of Rock Springs; paternal great-grandparents, Ruby Parnell of Texas and Tommy and Delores Emmons of Hobbs, N.M.; two sets of aunts and uncles; and three cousins. She was preceded in death by her great-grandmother, Frances Dernovich; a great-grandaunt; and great-grandfathers, Thomas L. Parnell and Alfred Lee Sain. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 15, 2004 JOSEPH F. BENEDA BOULDER CITY, Nev.-- A memorial service for Joseph F. Beneda was conducted on April 30, 2004, at the Christian Center Church in Boulder City, officiated by the Rev. Marjorie Kitchell. The vocalist was Al Kermode, Joe's son-in-law. Beneda, 55, died in Boulder City, Nev., on April 26, 2004. He was born to Stanley and Nellie Blom Beneda on Jan. 8, 1949, in Riverton. He graduated in 1968 from Boulder City High School. He was a resident of Rock Springs as a child, and again as a young man on a basketball scholarship to Western Wyoming College. As an adult, Beneda made his home in Boulder City with Joann, his wife of 34 years. Together, they raised four daughters. His interests were his family, his friends, his two grandsons, the outdoors, hunting and fishing. Beneda is survived by his mother, Nellie; his wife, Joann; four daughters, Jodi Kerode and husband Al of Boulder City, Luanna Beneda of Boulder City, Brandi Unfried and husband Jimmy of Las Vegas, and Crystal Colee and husband Chris of Montgomery, Ala.; his grandsons, Seth Kermode and Gabriel Kermode of Boulder City; three brothers, Earl Beneda of Boulder City, Jim Beneda of Boulder City and Bob Beneda of Eagle Pass, Alaska; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Stanley; and his brother, Lewis. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 15, 2004 RANDY W. DIRST PUEBLO, Colo.-- A remembrance of life for Randy W. Dirst was at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 8, 2004, at Union Congregational Church in Green River. Dirst, 25, died on May 1, 2004, at his apartment in Pueblo, Colo. He was born on Jan. 24, 1979, in Rawlins to Martin and Debra Dirst. After kindergarten, he and his family moved from Rawlins to Green River, where he graduated from Green River High School in 1997. Dirst briefly attended Western Wyoming Community College, University of Northern Colorado, University of Wyoming and Pueblo Community College to explore career options. His career aspirations ranged from being an accountant or mechanic to a physical therapist assistant. He worked as a personal trainer and also as a waiter. His hobbies included folding, lifting weights, studying religion and animals. Survivors include his parents, Martin and Debra Dirst of Grand Junction, Colo.; one sister, Michelle Dirst of Washington, D.C.; one brother, Kevin Dirst of Denver; and his grandparents, John and Jeanne Lander, who spend half the year in Phoenix and the other half at Star Valley; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by Willard and Monica Dirst. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 15, 2004 ALYSSA JEAN POWELL GREEN RIVER-- Graveside services and interment for Alyssa Jean Powell were at 2 p.m. Friday, May 14, 2004, at Riverview Cemetery, Green River. Alyssa Jean Powell, infant daughter of Steven Samuel and Jennifer Jean Gilson Powell, died shortly before birth Friday, May 7, 2004, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, Rock Springs. Survivors include her parents, Steven and Jennifer Powell; four sisters, Tiffany, Brianna, Megan and Sarah, all of Green River; grandparents, David and Kathy Gilson of Orem, Utah, Arthur and Carol Powell or Orem; great-grandmother, Loraine Sorenson of Denver; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 15, 2004 MARTIN TYLER THERMOPOLIS-- Martin Tyler, 79, died Thursday, April 22, 2004, at his residence in Thermopolis. He was born Oct. 29, 1924, in Green River, the son of Martin B. and Clara Belle (Edwards) Tyler. He attended schools in Pinedale. Joining the U.S. Navy during World War II, he was a petty officer, 2nd class gunners mate aboard the USS Conflict. On Sept. 14, 1946, he married Clarice Deyon Adams in Montana. The couple lived in Granger, then moved to Olympia, Wash., where he was a carpenter for 17 years. Returning to Granger, they owned and operated the Church Bar for 35 years. During that time, Tyler served as mayor of Granger for 10 years. They retired to Thermopolis in 1992. He was a member of the VFW. His interests included writing poetry and rock hunting. Survivors include his wife, Clarice, of Thermopolis; a son Edward and Shelly Tyler of Thermopolis; three daughters, June and Kirk Schumacher of Rock Springs, Carol and Doug Rimer, and Susan and Gary Muller all of Evanston; 14 grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; two brothers, "Red" and Kenneth and a sister, Ruth Stout. Cremation has taken place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 15, 2004 WILLIAM EARL WILKS CROOK COUNTY, Nev.-- William Earl Wilks, 58, died May 1, 2004, in Clark County, Nev. He was born the youngest of four boys to Edith L. (Moeller) and Cecil R. Wilks Sr. on Oct. 24, 1945, in Los Angeles. He was a graduate of Rock Springs High School. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War, and was decorated for his role in a Naval at-sea rescue. He also had obtained a degree from Western Wyoming Community College. He was retired at the time of his death but had resided and worked in Rock Springs most of his life. In 1976, he married Kathryn Ann Buckmaster and they had two children together during the time of their marriage. He is survived by one daughter, Victoria Lynn and husband Zach Antuna of Spearfish, S.D.; one son, Ryan Lee Wilks of Indian Springs, Nev.; two brothers, Cecil R. Wilks Jr. and Linda Sue of Riverside, Calif., and Henry A. Wilks and Judy Kay of Kailua, Hawaii; one sister-in-law, Cynthia Wilks of Pocatello, Idaho; former wife, Kathryn A. Wilks; five nephews; and one niece. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother, LeRoy R. Wilks. The family decided to have Wilks cremated. His ashes were transported to his daughter's home in Spearfish for private services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 15, 2004 ELIZABETH GRACE CAUDELL YOUNG FLAGSTAFF, Ariz.-- A celebration of life for Elizabeth Grace Caudell Young was at 2 p.m. on Saturday May 8, 2004, at Norvel Owens Mortuary Chapel in Flagstaff. Mrs. Young, 58, of Flagstaff, Ariz., died of breast cancer Sunday, May 2, 2004. She was born July 5, 1945, to Winfred and Ruth Steward in Flagstaff. She married Benjamin Percy Caudell in August 1962. They raised their four children while living in Arizona, Wyoming and Nevada. She studied archaeology while attending college in Globe. Her interests included traveling with and spending time with her children and grandchildren, deep sea and lake fishing, boating, camping and reading. She was a member of the Church of Christ. She was widowed in 1995 and in 1999 married Grady "Jiggs" Young in Amarillo, Texas. She returned to Flagstaff in 2003 following the death of Grady Young. She is survived by her mother, Ruth Steward; sons, James Caudell and Joanne Palmer of Austin, Texas, Tom Caudell and wife Barbara and Ben Caudell and wife Brenda, all of Pine Grove, Calif.; daughter, Shirley Hautala and husband Michael, daughter-in-law, Candy Cuadell all of Rock Springs; stepchildren, Adrian, Glenda and Wyatt Young of Phoenix; nine grandchildren, Megan, Jennifer and CJ Caudell, Matthew and Morgan Hautala of Rock Springs and Elijah, Amanda, Ashley and Bennie Caudell of Pine Grove, Calif. She was preceded in death by her father, Winfred Steward and husbands, Benjamin Caudell and Grady Young. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 15, 2004 ALLISON ANN SAIN Memorial graveside services an inurnment for Allison Ann Sain were conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 11, 2004, in the Babyland Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. The Rev. John Savio officiated. Allison Ann Sain, 1804 Elk St. No. 210, infant daughter of David and Jennifer Sain died on Thursday, May 6, 2004, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs. Survivors include her parents, David and Jennifer Sain of Rock Springs; her grandparents, Robert and Michaeline Dernovich and Noah and Marilyn Sain, all of Rock Springs; her maternal great-grandparents, Frank Dernovich and Albert "Buddy" and Beverly Gookin all of ROck Springs; her paternal great-grandparents, Ruby Parnell of Texas and Tommy and Delores Emmons of Hobbs, N.M.; aunts and unlces, DeeDee and Paul Berry, Misty Sain and Josh Sain; and three cousins, Zachary Berry, Jesse Sain and Tommy Sain. She was preceded in death by her great-grandmother, Frances Dernovich, great-great-aunt, Mary Peternel; and great-grandfathers, Thomas L. Parnell and Alfred Lee Sain. Cremation has taken place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 18, 2004 Margaret O. House Margaret O. House, 59, of Rock Springs, died May 16, 2004, at her home after a lengthy battle with cancer. She had been a resident of Rock Springs for the past 32 years. She was born Dec. 13, 1944, in Gridley, Calif., the daughter of Arthur Marion and Elda Mae Kelly Farnworth. She married Charles Leonard Osborne. He preceded her in death on April 22, 1982. She then married Larry L. House on Oct. 29, 1982, in Rock Springs. She attended schools in Gridley, Calif., and graduated from Gridley High School with the class of 1962. Her interests were children, grandchildren, watching wildlife and bowling. She had been employed as a bookkeeper for several years with various companies in Rock Springs. Survivors include her husband, Larry House of Rock Springs; daughter, Annette Magagna and husband Mark of Rock Springs; son, Douglas P. Osborne of Ogden, Utah; two stepsons, Leonard Osborne of Elko, Nev., and Chris House and wife Tina of Pinedale; two stepdaughters, Stacy Holmes and husband Kenneth of Tenaha, Texas, and Holly Bruning and husband Joel of Spring Creek, Nev.; one brother, Mike Farnworth and wife Jo Ann of Rock Springs; two sisters, Louise Pedro and husband Bob of Sonora, Calif., and Fay Southard and husband Lynn of Rock Springs; 15 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; first husband, Charles Leonard Osborne; and stepdaughter, Teresa House Milam. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 19, 2004, at Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs, with Bishop Blaine Johnson officiating. Friends and family may call from noon-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home and Wednesday one hour prior to services. Pallbearers will be Chris House, Joel Bruning, Doug Osborne, Mark Magagna, Keith Kershisnik and Mike Farnworth. Interment will be in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens in Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 18, 2004 Doral George Wilde Doral George Wilde, 76, died May 13, 2004. He was born March 9, 1928, in Cumberland to David Ferrel and LoVean Blacker Wilde. He married Lois Armstrong in 1950 in Rock Springs. He lived in Reliance where he graduated from Reliance High School. In 1999 he moved to Ogden, Utah. Wilde worked in the coal mining industry and in the construction business for much of his life. His interests were playing the drums, which he did in his high school band and the dance band; and his dogs. He is survived by his sister, Willetta and Ken Besso of South Weber, Utah; two nephews; and three nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife and a sister. Graveside services will be at the Rest Haven Memorial Park in Rock Springs Wednesday, May 19, 2004, at 1 p.m. E-mail condolences may be sent to garner@xmission.com. --- Casper Star Tribune, May 20, 2004 Elda Maria Hanking Graveside services for former Wyoming resident Elda Maria Hanking, 93, of Canton, N.Y., will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 25, in Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. She died May 14, 2004, at the Spicer Home in Canton. Born Oct. 12, 1910, in Lastebasse, Italy, she was the daughter of Cadmo and Teresa (Strasser) Pierotto; and was raised and educated in Salt Wells. On Sept. 17, 1932, she married James Hanking Jr. in Green River. He preceded her in death on April 14, 1988, after 55 years of marriage. She had suffered from poor eyesight for most of her life and, in 1959, lost her sight completely and learned Braille. In spite of this, she took good care of her family. A member of the World Wide Church of God, she enjoyed cooking, especially making bread. Survivors include her daughter, Margarete Fox, and her husband of Canton; son, Richard "Dick" Hanking of Pittsburgh, Texas; brother, Edward Pierotto of Rock Springs; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a niece; and four nephews. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and a grandson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 22, 2004 FLORENCE ALTA DALLMANN A memorial services for Florence Alta Dallmann was conducted at 3 p.m. Monday, May 17, 2004, at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church. The Rev. Paul Cain officiated. Mrs. Dallmann, 73, Green River, died May 9, 2004, in Chandler, Ariz., following a lengthy illness. She was born Dec. 16, 1930 in Whittier, Calif., the daughter of the late Margaret Noonkester and Frank Waterman Potter. She was raised and educated in Fort Stockton and Midland, Texas, and married John Dallmann in 1950 in Las Vegas. They lived in Carlsbad, N.M., until moving to Green River in 1961. She worked as a telephone operator, a beautician, and a child care provider. She owned and operated the Coin Laundry in Green River for 14 years and later worked as a realtor for Desert Realty. She was a member of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church and the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League. Survivors include her husband of Green River; three sons, Keith Dallmann of Orem, Utah, Kenneth Dallmann and wife Pam of Evanston, and Joseph Dallmann and wife Leona of Castle Rock, Colo.; four daughters and sons-in-law, Vikki and Jesse Flores of Chandler, Linda and Darrell Prince, Cynthia and Jerry Grandpre and Dara and Leonard Bobbitt, all of Green River; one nephew; 17 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-niece. She was preceded in death by her son, Gary; her parents; one sister, Sherry Caldwell; and one brother, Frank Potter. --- Daily Herald, May 24, 2004 Grace Louise Howard Kobler Johnston Our loving mother Grace Louise Howard Kobler Johnston, at age 90, passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2004, surrounded by several of her loved ones. She was born in Nephi, Utah to Lucas B. Howard and Harriet Emily Ingram Howard on September 21, 1913.Grace was the third of eight children and is survived by a sister, Ruth Bergreen.Her father worked for the telephone company and she grew up in Rock Springs, Wyoming.She spent as much time as she could in Nephi, Utah with all her cousins and friends. Grace met Rudolph Kobler when she was nineteen and he was twenty-four. She worked at Woolworths and he would come in and buy a comb or shoelaces or something so he could see her. They loved to go dancing. They were married May 23, 1936 and sealed in the Salt Lake LDS Temple June 22, 1953. Grace is survived by five daughters: Kathleen Kobler Pardee, Harriet Emily Kobler Neilson, Gayle Ann Kobler Denys, Maggi Kobler Miklas, and Mary Alyce Kobler Comstock; fifteen grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren; and thousands of adopted family as she was a famous social butterfly. Graces mother was her role model for life. Grace perfected and then taught all she learned: the art of homemaking, quilting, sewing, embroidery, knitting, crocheting, china and oil painting, canning fruit and grape-juice, making jam, and making friends.She loved to send her sweethearts raisin filled heart cookies and taught so many people how to make gingerbread houses. She knew how to save every penny. Rudy passed away January 9, 1956 leaving Grace to finish bringing up their girls.After her children were raised she married James Johnston from Rock Springs, Wyoming March 30, 1973.They loved to travel the world over until his death May 22, 1985.Her family was her favorite hobby. We will all miss our amazing Aunt/Grandma Grace. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 27, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. at the Berg Mortuary Drawing Room Chapel, 185 E. Center Street, Provo. Friends may call at the mortuary Wednesday evening from 6-8 p.m. as well as Thursday afternoon one hour prior to services. Interment will be in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs, Wyoming Friday May 28 at 2:00 p.m. --- Daily Herald, May 25, 2004 Grace Louise Howard Kobler Johnston Our loving mother Grace Louise Howard Kobler Johnston, at age 90, passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2004, surrounded by several of her loved ones. She was born in Nephi, Utah to Lucas B. Howard and Harriet Emily Ingram Howard on September 21, 1913.Grace was the third of eight children and is survived by a sister, Ruth Bergreen. Her father worked for the telephone company and she grew up in Rock Springs, Wyoming. She spent as much time as she could in Nephi, Utah with all her cousins and friends. Grace met Rudolph Kobler when she was nineteen and he was twenty-four. She worked at Woolworths and he would come in and buy a comb or shoelaces or something so he could see her. They loved to go dancing. They were married May 23, 1936 and sealed in the Salt Lake LDS Temple June 22, 1953. Grace is survived by five daughters: Kathleen Kobler Pardee, Harriet Emily Kobler Neilson, Gayle Ann Kobler Denys, Maggi Kobler Miklas, and Mary Alyce Kobler Comstock; fifteen grandchildren; twenty great-grandchildren; and thousands of adopted family as she was a famous social butterfly. Graces mother was her role model for life. Grace perfected and then taught all she learned: the art of homemaking, quilting, sewing, embroidery, knitting, crocheting, china and oil painting, canning fruit and grape-juice, making jam, and making friends. She loved to send her sweethearts raisin filled heart cookies and taught so many people how to make gingerbread houses. She knew how to save every penny. Rudy passed away January 9, 1956 leaving Grace to finish bringing up their girls. After her children were raised she married James Johnston from Rock Springs, Wyoming March 30, 1973. They loved to travel the world over until his death May 22, 1985. Her family was her favorite hobby. We will all miss our amazing Aunt/Grandma Grace. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 27, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. at the Berg Mortuary Drawing Room Chapel, 185 E. Center Street, Provo. Friends may call at the mortuary Wednesday evening from 6-8 p.m. as well as Thursday afternoon one hour prior to services. Interment will be in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs, Wyoming Friday May 28 at 2:00 p.m. --- Green River Star, May 26, 2004 Madeline “Lena” Huntley Madeline "Lena" Huntley, 95, Rock Springs, died May 22 at the home of her daughter after having been in ill health for the past six months. She was born June 17, 1908, in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Menghini Anselmi. She attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School with the class of 1926. She married Freeman Huntley in 1931 and he preceded her in death in 1981. She was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, the Trentini Club and the Catholic Golden Age. Her interests included reading and spending time with her family. Survivors include one daughter, Pat LeFaivre of Green River; one son and daughter-in-law, James and Jan Huntley of Diamond Bar, Calif.; one brother and sister-in-law, Ernest and Betty Anselmi of Milwaukee; one sister and brother-in-law, Emma and Joe Melinkovich of Cheyenne; seven grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Rudy and Jim Anselmi; two sisters, Faye Walters and Josephine Anselmi; one grandson, John LaFaivre; and two nephews. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Rock Springs. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. tomorrow at the church. Internment will be in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call at the Vase Funeral Chapel tomorrow until 4 p.m., at the church from 5-8 p.m. and again Friday morning until time of services. --- Casper Star Tribune, May 31, 2004 Fred W. Crnich Mass of Christian Burial for Rock Springs resident Fred W. Crnich, 86, will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 2, at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs. Military graveside services in the Saint Joseph's section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery will be accorded by American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24. Parish rosary will be recited 7 p.m., today, June 1. Visitation will be this afternoon until 8 p.m. in Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs and Wednesday morning until service-time. He died May 27, 2004, at his home, following a lengthy illness. Born on Feb. 2, 1918, in Red Lodge, Mont., he was the son of William and Antonia (Brozovich) Crnich; and attended schools in Mrkopalj, Croatia. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. On June 6, 1969, he married Maria Butkovic at SCM. He had been employed at F.M.C. Corp. for 35 years. He was a member of the SCM, Catholic Golden Age, Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie No. 151, and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Survivors include his wife of almost 35 years of Rock Springs; two sons and their wives, Dennis Crnich of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Fred Crnich of Nevada; seven grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and several cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, David Crnich; and his mother-in-law. --- Casper Star Tribune, Jun 4, 2004 Thomas N. Manatos Funeral services for Rock Springs resident Thomas N. Manatos, 84, will be conducted at noon Wednesday, June 9, at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Rock Springs. Interment will be in Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, June 6, in Wasatch Lawn Mortuary in Salt Lake City, with Triagion at 7 p.m.; and 4 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 8, in Vase Funeral Home in Rock Springs. He died peacefully on June 3, 2004, after a lengthy illness. Born Dec. 21, 1919, in Rock Springs, he was the son of Anna and Nick Manatos; and was raised and educated there. He graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1937 and the University of Wyoming in 1941, with a degree in mathematics. He served as a lieutenant in the U.S. Army during World War II. After returning to Wyoming, he began a 42-year career in teaching, which was his first love. He started in Reliance and then taught three generations of students at Rock Springs High School. His second love was the Wyoming Cowboys and RSHS sports. Known as "The Voice of the Tigers" for about 20 years, he broadcasted football and basketball games on the radio. Known for his love of a good ball game and a great piece of pie, he enjoyed spending time with his friends in Rock Springs, whether golfing, having coffee in the church basement, or shooting pool at the Senior Citizens Center. Survivors include his sister, Sylvia Johannesen of Florida; brother, George Manatos of California; a sister-in-law; numerous nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; and five "great-grandchildren." He was preceded in death by his sister, Tina Mamalis; and two brothers, Andrew and Mike Manatos. --- Casper Star Tribune, Jun 4, 2004 Dorothy Kaumo Mass of Christian Burial for Rock Springs resident Dorothy Kaumo, 87, will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 8, at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church by Fr. John Savio. Interment will be in St. Joseph's Section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Parish rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Monday, June 7. Visitation in Vase Funeral Chapel of Rock Springs will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday morning until service-time. She died June 1, 2004, at Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs, after a year of ill health. Born Aug. 14, 1916, in Canada, she was the daughter of Joseph and Jesse (McMillin) Godber; and was raised and educated in Rock Springs, graduating from Rock Springs High School. On June 29, 1935, she married August G. Kaumo in Rock Springs. He preceded her in death on July 17, 2003, after almost 68 years of marriage. A member of Holy Spirit Catholic Community, she enjoyed hunting arrowheads, fishing, and crocheting and knitting. Survivors include three sons and their wives, Jack E. Kaumo of Rock Springs, Joe A. Kaumo of Pinedale and August W. Kaumo of Rock Springs; brother, Charles Godber of British Columbia; two sisters, Irene Pulley and Jessie Wurthrick and her husband, both of Pinedale; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Joe. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 5, 2004 ROBERT LAURENCE LARSON A memorial services for Robert Laurence Larson was conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 3, 2004, at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Larson, 86, of 1005 Wyoming St., Rock Springs, died at 7:35 a.m. Monday, May 31, 2004 at the Sage View Care Center where he had been a resident of the past one month. He was a lifelong resident of Rock Springs. Larson was born on Oct. 14, 1917 in Rock Springs, the son of the late Louis and Lillie Matson Larson. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School with the class of 1936. Larson studied engineering at the University of Wyoming until he was drafted for World War II. He married Josephine Donahue on June 28, 1945, in Horseheads, N.Y. They lived in Rock Springs, where they had three children. Larson was a member of the American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24, and was co-founder of the Sweetwater Chapter of the Wyoming Archaeological Society in 1965. He served as the official Rock Springs weather observer for the U.S. Department of Commerce Weather Bureau for more than 20 years. Larson was employed as a carpenter and later at the U.S. Postal Service and retired in June of 1978. His interests included fishing, rock hunting, hunting, and spending time with his family at their cabin near South Pass. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Josephine Larson; two sons, Terry Larson and wife Diane of Casper and Ronald Larson and wife Mary Lu of Phoenix, Ariz.; one daughter, Julie Farr and husband Les of Rock Springs; five grandchildren, Todd Larson of Laramie, Chess Larson and wife Jill of San Diego, Calif., Chris Larson and wife Lisa of San Diego, Erin Larson of Boston, and Elise Farr of Rock Springs. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister. Cremation has taken place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 5, 2004 BERNICE M. RICE A memorial mass for Bernice M. Rice was conducted Thursday, June 3, 2004, at 10 a.m. at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs. The Rev. John Savio officiated. Mrs. Rice, 82, of Rock Springs and formerly of Bishop, Calif., died on Friday, May 28, 2004, at 1:20 p.m. at Sage View Care Center. She had been a resident of Rock Springs since July of 1998. Mrs. Rice was born on Aug. 20, 1921 in Saint Cloud, Minn., the daughter of Andrew C. Hoffman and Anna C. Friedrichs. She was the eldest of 11 children. She married Albert Joe Rice on July 28, 1948 in Las Vegas, and he preceded her in death on Nov. 11, 1989. Her interests included gardening, doing needlepoint and fishing. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia L. Schilder and husband Bill of Rock Springs; three grandchildren, Michael I. McMurry of Reno, Nev., Lrelei McMurry of Pocatello, Idaho, and Joe Schilder and wife Trinity of Reno, Nev.; eight great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; two sisters, Joyce Robertson and husband Gene of Oregon and Jeanette Austerman and husband Cliff of California; five brothers, Robert Hoffman and wife Diane of Idaho, John Hoffman and wife Barbara of Idaho, Joe Hoffman of Idaho, Andrew Hoffman and wife Linda of California, and Jim Hoffman and wife Judie of California; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and two sisters, Rita Hoffman and Ruth Wallace. She wished to be cremated. Cremation has taken place. --- Fox Funeral Home, Jun 7, 2004 Stella Marie Lamorie Stella Marie Lamorie, 92, of Rock Springs died Sunday June 6, 2004 in Louisiana after a short illness. Stella was born May 18, 1912 in Aguilar, Colorado the daughter of Max and Daisy Larado Martinez. She married John D. Lamorie. He preceded her in death. She had been a long time resident of Rock Springs, and for the past year she resided with her daughter and son-in-law Jean and Bill Jowers of Schriever, Louisiana. She was a member of the Catholic Church. Her interests included playing bingo, going to Wendover, Nevada, and spending time with family. Survivors include one daughter, Jean Jowers and husband Bill of Schriever, Louisiana; three sons, Gabe Lamorie and wife Cathy of Casper, Wyoming; Richard Lamorie of Schriever, Louisiana; and Sam Lamorie and wife Joan of Rock Springs, Wyoming; one brother, Sam Martinez and wife Maggie of Rock Springs, Wyoming; twenty-three grandchildren, and 53 great grandchildren, and 6 great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, one daughter, Tillie Lamorie Farnsworth, and one granddaughter, Andrea Lamorie Wold. Funeral Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, June 11, 2004 at Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs, Father John Savio officiating. Friends may call Thursday 12-8 p.m. and Friday morning until service time with a Rosary to be recited at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday at the funeral home. Interment will take place in the Paul J. Wataha Section at Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Casper Star Tribune, Jun 8, 2004 Elvira “Vera” Mulinix Mass of Christian Burial for Green River resident Elvira "Vera" Mulinix, 82, was celebrated Tuesday, June 8, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Green River by Fr. John Savio. Interment was in St. Joseph's Section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. She died June 4, 2004, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs, after several years of ill health. Born Jan. 10, 1922, in Winton, she was the daughter of Louie and Mary (Bensor) Ruiz; was educated in Reliance; and graduated from Reliance High School. On May 3, 1942, she married John W. Mulinix in Paris, Idaho. He preceded her in death on June 19, 1999, after 57 years of marriage. Her interests included spending time with her family, bowling, playing cards and bingo, and participating in the Sweetwater Democratic Party. She also was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Survivors include her son, Johnny W. Mulinix, and his wife of Pinedale; daughter, Gloria Jean Dulany, and her husband of Carthage, Texas; brother, Frank Ruiz, and his wife of Green River; two sisters, Della Raymond and her husband of Rock Springs and Jean Wilkes of Elko, Nev.; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and three sisters. --- Fox Funeral Home, Jun 8, 2004 Donna Rose Fleming Donna Rose Fleming, 58, of Rock Springs, died Monday June 7, 2004 at LDS Hospital, Salt Lake City after a lengthy illness. Donna was born April 3, 1946 in Rock Springs the daughter of Alfred “Bud” and Grace Scott Schurman. She attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School with the class of 1964. She also attended Parks Business School in Denver, Colorado. On December 29, 1965 she married Ronald James Fleming in Salt Lake City, Utah. Donna was employed as a secretary for Little America for 30 years. She was a member of the Baptist Church. Her interests included shopping, camping, reading, people, and spending time with family and grandkids. Survivors include her mother Grace Field and stepfather “Skinny” Field of Rock Springs; husband Ronald James Fleming, one son, Daniel Fleming and wife Cindy, all of Rock Springs; one daughter, Jean Kimball and husband Greg of Gilbert, Arizona; four sisters, Bonnie Hanks and husband Ken of Evanston, Wyoming, Betty Newman and husband John of Riverton, Utah, Gail Fortuna and husband Joe of Rock Springs, and Gladys Arnette and husband Bill of Oshkosh, Nebraska; six grandchildren; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father “Bud” Schurman, and one brother Johnny Schurman. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday June 12, 2004, at Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs where friends may call 3-8 p.m. Friday and Saturday one hour prior to services. Internment will be in Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 10, 2004 Maxine Brown LAKE HAVASU, Ariz.--Maxine Brown, 86, died May 18, 2004, after a short illness in Lake Havasu, Ariz. She is survived by one daughter, an only child left out of three, Marilyn Brown Key and son-in-law, Frank Key of Pinedale; daughter-in-law, Carol Brown of Modle, Utah; eight grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nolan Brown on July 4, 1982; their eldest son, Albert Clayton Brown on Jan. 27, 2002; and her youngest son, Bob Butch Brown, on March 23, 2003. Cremation has taken place in Parker, Ariz. A private family memorial service will take place at a later date. --- Casper Star Tribune, Jun 11, 2004 Jennie Kruger Funeral services for Rock Springs resident Jennie Kruger, 83, will be conducted at 10 a.m. today, June 11, in Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs by Fr. John Savio. Interment will be in Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Visitation will be this morning until service-time. She died June 6, 2004, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs, following a lengthy illness. Born Aug. 21, 1910, in Point of Rocks, she was the daughter of George and Mary (Angelovich) Soltis; and was raised and educated in Superior. Her husbands, Nick George and Bill Kruger, preceded her in death. She was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Community; enjoyed sewing and reading; and loved walking. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husbands, she was preceded in death by her parents, four sisters and five brothers. --- Casper Star Tribune, Jun 14, 2004 Dorothy Phillips Mass of Christian Burial for Rock Springs resident Dorothy Phillips, 86, will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 16, at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs. Interment will be in St. Joseph's Section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Parish rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today, June 15. Visitation in Vase Funeral Chapel of Rock Springs will be this afternoon until 8 p.m. and Wednesday morning until service-time. The family will receive relatives and friends at the home of her son, Michael Phillips, 1048 Elm Way, Rock Springs. She died June 12, 2004, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs, following a brief illness. Born July 27, 1917, in Virden, Ill., she was the daughter of Michael Francis and Anne Marie (Yedinak) Timko; was raised and educated in Rock Springs; and graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1934. On July 14, 1946, she married Joy W. Phillips in Rock Springs. He preceded her in death on Dec. 4, 1985, after 39 years of marriage. She was the former owner-operator of Joy Easy Money of Point of Rocks. She was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Community and its choir, Catholic Golden Age, and Western Wyoming Community College Choir. Her interests included traveling, gardening, and spending time with her family. Survivors include her son, Michael C. Phillips of Rock Springs; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; an aunt; a cousin; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her husband and two sisters. The family would appreciate memorials to Holy Spirit Catholic Community, P.O. Box 6038, Rock Springs, WY 82901. --- Casper Star Tribune, Jun 14, 2004 Quickdraw lawman Ed Cantrell dies Noted Wyoming lawman Ed Cantrell died Friday, June 11, at the L.D.S. Hospital in Salt Lake City after a brief illness. Cantrell, 76, of Rock Springs, had been hospitalized for only one week. Funeral services are scheduled for 10 a.m. on June 18 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment will be in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Cantrell, a long-time law enforcement officer, gained fame when he was acquitted of first degree murder charges in the shooting death of a Rock Springs police undercover officer, Michael Rosa. At the time, Cantrell was public safety director for Rock Springs. The case brought national publicity to Rock Springs and Pinedale, where the trial was held. The shooting occurred on July 15, 1978, outside a nightclub in Rock Springs as Cantrell, Rosa and two city policemen, Matt Bider and James Callas, sat in an unmarked car. Cantrell, who had a reputation as a gun expert, shot Rosa between the eyes as the undercover officer sat in the back seat of the police car. Cantrell testified he thought Rosa was reaching for a concealed weapon when he shot him. A state grand jury at the time was investigating claims of vice and corruption in Rock Springs and Rosa was one of several witnesses scheduled to testify. Famed attorney Gerry Spence represented Cantrell and detailed the case in his 1982 book, "Gunning For Justice." Spence was attending a conference and could not be reached for comment Monday afternoon. Cheyenne attorney Leonard Munker was a casual friend of Cantrell's over the years. "He's probably one of the most colorful characters ever in Wyoming in terms of character … I thought he was very, very interesting as a person. He had a streak of honesty and integrity that you wouldn't expect and you didn't think you'd see. It was always there. When I dealt with him, he was always a gentleman." Rosa's widow Rebecca Rosa, filed a $6 million civil lawsuit against Cantrell, Bider, Callas and the City of Rock Springs in 1980. Four years later, the lawsuit was settled out of court for $100,000. Cantrell was born Dec. 21, 1927, in Bloomington, Ind., and was a 1945 graduate of Plainfield High School. He later attended Indiana State College for three years. After Army service, he was employed in law enforcement for several years , including a stint on the Wyoming Highway Patrol. He also worked as a self-employed cattle detective. Survivors include his wife, Norma, one son, Joseph Cantrell, two daughters, Nancy O'Connor and Peggy Cantrell, all of Rock Springs; one sister Betty Schliefer and her husband, Lt. Col. William Schliefer; and two grandsons. He was preceded in death by his parents and one son, Samuel L. Cantrell. Friends may call at the Vase Chapel in Rock Springs on Thursday afternoon and evening until 8 p.m. and Friday morning until the time of funeral services. --- Casper Star Tribune, Jun 17, 2004 Lois Marie Angelovic Brooks Memorial Mass for Casper resident Lois Marie Angelovic Brooks, 82, will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 19, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Rock Springs by Fr. Dennis Cloonan. Cremation will have taken place and inurnment will be in St. Joseph's Section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to services. She died June 11, 2004, in Casper. Born March 29, 1922, in Rock Springs, she was the only child of Andy M. and Hazel R. (Dykes) Angelovic; was raised and educated there; and graduated from the University of Wyoming. She was employed by the Union Pacific Coal Co. for 17 years; and, then, was the administrative secretary for Western Wyoming Community College, retiring after 17 years. In June 2002, she moved to Casper. Her interests included Wyoming history, music, reading, and gardening. She is survived by her godson, Leslie B. Reinbold of Casper; and was preceded in death by her parents. The family would appreciate memorials to St. Joseph's Children's Home, P.O. Box 1117, Torrington, WY 82240. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 19, 2004 DOROTHY PHILLIPS A mass of Christian burial was celebrated for Dorothy Phillips at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 16, 2004, at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs. A parish rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 15, 2004 at the funeral home. Interment was in the Saint Joseph’s Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Mrs. Phillips, 86, of 1002 Sixth St., Rock Springs, died on Saturday, June 12, 2004, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient for one day. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Phillips died following a brief illness. She was born July 27, 1917 in Virden, Ill., the daughter of Michael Francis and Anne Marie Yedinak Timko. Mrs. Phillips attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1934. She married Joy W. Phillips in Rock Springs on July 14, 1946, and he preceded her in death Dec. 4, 1985. Mrs. Phillips was the former owner-operator of Joy Easy Money at Point of Rocks. She was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Community, a member of Catholic Golden Age, Holy Spirit Catholic Community Choir, and the Western Wyoming Community College Choir. Her interests included traveling, gardening and spending time with her family. Survivors include one son, Michael C. Phillips of Rock Springs; three grandchildren, Stacy Ann Pivic and husband John and their son Austin, Nicole Cherree Phillips and fiancé Shane Patterson and their son Braxton Cade and Joseph Weston Phillips, all of Rock Springs; one aunt; one cousin, Cecelia Larrabaster; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and two sisters. --- Fox Funeral Home, Jun 23, 2004 Angela Joy Berg Angela Joy Berg, 27, of Rock Springs died Tuesday, June 22, 2004 at her home after a lengthy illness. She was born May 4, 1977 in Salt Lake City, Utah, the daughter of Orvie and Dianne Knutson Berg. She attended schools at North Park Elementary, White Mountain Jr. High, and Rock Springs High School graduating with the class of 1997. Angela was active in 4-H and the Special Olympics. She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church. Her interests were her dog “Cricket”, cat “Buddy Holly”, listening to country music, reading the Bible, surfing the internet, spending time with family and friends, gambling in Las Vegas, Sunday barbeques with family, and discussing politics. She was also a trivia buff. Survivors include her parents, Orvie and Dianne Berg of Rock Springs; brothers, Jake Berg of Rock Springs and Allen Berg and wife Deanne of Farson; sisters, Luann Harper & fiancee Pete Leibee of Rock Springs, and Audrey Berg of Victor, Montana; nieces, Morgan Deal, Renee? Harper, Courtney Harper, Kaycie Berg, and Alicia Lawerence; nephews, Kyle Harper, Dustin Berg, and Josh Lawerence; many aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Oswald and Bernice Berg, and maternal grandparents, Carl Knutson and Judy Challas. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, June 25, 2004 at the Sweetwater County Events Complex, 3320 Yellowstone Rd., Rock Springs. Rev. Scott Shields of the Trinity Lutheran Church officiating. Friends may call 12:00 noon to 8:00 p.m. Thursday at Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs. Interment will be in the Mountain View Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Tom Harper, Jay Getz, Travis Carson, Heath Daley, Noah Atherton, and Joey Wilkinson. Honorary pallbearers will be Pete Leibee, Mike Harper, Pete Pitsch, and Jake Berg. --- Green River Star, Jun 23, 2004 Franklin T. Harris Memorial services for Franklin T. Harris, 74, will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. He died March 27 at his home in Green River following a lengthy illness. According to his wishes, cremation took place and graveside services and inurnment will be Saturday. Friends may call on the family at 168 S. 4th West in Green River. --- Green River Star, Jun 23, 2004 Verlinda O. Bodin Verlinda O. Bodin, 68, Rock Springs, died June 19 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County following a sudden illness. She was born Nov. 23, 1935, in Cerro, N.M., the daughter of the late Ernest and Erinea Martinez Simons. She married Jimmie Bodin in Evanston in 1963. She was a member of the Mary Martha Ministry and the Victory Christian Fellowship Church. Her interests included gardening, cooking and caring for her family. Survivors include her husband of Rock Springs; one son, Bill Bodin of Spring Creek, Nev.; five daughters, Debbie Bodin, Elaine Budak and Toni Goodrich, all of Rock Springs, Norma Hargrove of Green River and Sandy Elenbaas of Elko, Nev.; three brothers, Rudy Birch and Ernie Simon, both of California, and Fred Simons of West Valley, Utah; three sisters, Stella Rothenburg of Casper, Helen Turano of Cheyenne and Phyllis Garduno of Denver; 12 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her step-mother Bertha Simons; one brother, Tony Simons and one sister, Frances Blea. Funeral services will be conducted tomorrow at 2 p.m. at the Victory Christian Fellowship Church in Rock Springs. Interment will be in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call at the church one hour before the services. --- Green River Star, Jun 23, 2004 Angelina Gilli-Zueck Angelina Gilli-Zueck, 96, died June 19 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River where she was a resident for the past three years. She was born Feb. 7, 1908 in Val de Non village of Brez, Trentino, Italy the daughter of Magdelena and Giacomo Gilli. She married Eduino Zuech in Brez in 1933 after he returned from America to court her. The couple then moved to Superior, where for unknown reasons, their last name was changed to Zueck. They lived in Superior until 1942 when they moved to Rock Springs. Her husband preceded her in death in 1965. She was an active member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church and the Saint Monica Sodality. She enjoyed her family in the U.S. and in Italy. She also enjoyed cooking, gardening sewing and caring for those in need. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Victor and Jean Zueck of Rock Springs and Aldo and Charlotte Zueck of Kay, Texas; three grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by nine siblings. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated tomorrow at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church at 10 a.m. Friends may call at the church until time of services. Interment will follow in the Saint Joseph section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. --- Green River Star, Jun 23, 2004 Louis William Muir Louis William Muir, 85, Rock Springs, died June 17 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. He was born July 31, 1918, in Rock Springs, the son of the late Peter and Emma Wiggen Muir. He attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1936. He then attended the University of Wyoming where he played football and basketball. He was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1941 and served in Tehran, Iran until 1945. He returned to Rock Springs and married Catherine McGarvey. She preceded him in death in 1953. He later married Isabell Lucas. He joined the Rock Springs Police Department 1948 and graduated from the state Law Enforcement Academy in Laramie in 1958. He was appointed chief of police shortly after that and served in that position until his retirement in 1978. Following his retirement, he worked at Western Wyoming Community College in several capacities until he retired there in 1987. His proudest accomplishment was the founding of the Sweetwater County Search and Rescue unit in 1963. He belonged to the Jaycees, the Fraternal Order of Eagles, the American Legion, the Wyoming Peace Officers Association,the Police Protective Association. He was very involved with youth groups and helped organize Little League baseball, the Young American Football League and the Babe Ruth League. Survivors include his wife, one daughter and son-in-law, Kaylou and Don Lightner; one son and daughter-in-law, Louie and Pam Muir, all of Rock Springs; on sister, Dorothy Clark of Sandy, Utah; six grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and first wife, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Peter and David, and on sister, Ethel Mae. Funeral services were conducted Monday at the First Congregational Church in Rock Springs, Rev. Jean Wade officiating. Military graveside services and interment were conducted by the American Legion at the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 24, 2004 Earlene Matthews Earlene Matthews, 83, of 1016 Arapahoe St., Rock Springs, died at 10 p.m. Tuesday, June 22, 2004, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient for the past three days. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Matthews had been in ill health for the past seven months. She was born on May 11, 1921, in West Frankfurt, Ill., the daughter of the late John and Annie Laura Stewart Meeks. Mrs. Matthews attended schools in Reliance, and was a graduate of the Reliance High School with the class of 1939. She married Richard Matthews in Reliance on Dec. 30, 1939, and he preceded her in death on April 22, 1995. Mrs. Matthews was an active member of the First United Methodist Church, active with the First United Methodist Women, member of the Christian Womens Organization and the Rebecca Lodge. Her interests included sewing, camping, dancing, and spending time with her family. Survivors include one son, Richard Matthews and wife Margee of Rock Springs; daughter, Diane Harper and husband Cavin of Colorado Springs, Colo.; one sister, Shirley Gasperetti of Reliance; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandson; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and two brothers, Elmer Meeks and Sidney Meeks. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m., Saturday, June 26, 2004, at the First United Methodist Church, 1515 Edgar St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Sue Pierce will conduct the services. Interment will be in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs, Friday afternoon and evening until 8 p.m. and Saturday morning at the church one hour prior to services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 26, 2004 CHARLES DONALD “DON” ENGLERT Charles Donald Englert, 72, died June 8, 2004 in Green River at the home of Donna Barna after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Englert was born April 15, 1932 in Lockwood, Mo., the eldest child of Gladys A. Steeley and William W. Englert. During the Depression, the family moved often while his father looked for jobs. The family settled in Superior, where Englert’s father went to work in the coal mine. Many summers during his teenage years, Englert took the bus back to Kansas to work on his grandparents’ farm. He graduated from Superior High School. He began his career of 43 years with the Union Pacific railroad at the age of 19, working in many capacities for the Maintenance of Way, eventually rising to the position of general roadmaster before deciding to return to a more hands-on position of section foreman. In his early years with the Union Pacific, he lived in Rawlins, but worked wherever he could, sometimes as far away as Kansas. On Feb. 24, 1952, he married Edith Angeli. They were the parents of three daughters. In 1968, the family moved to Green River. Englert had many interests over the years, had a great curiosity, and was self-taught. His interests included computers, electronics, woodworking, cabinet- and clock-making. He was a meticulous artisan. He is survived by his longtime companion, Donna Barna; brother, Paul and Judy of Roseville, Minn.; sister, June and Derrel Carruth of Casper; sister, Pat and Mike Dunstan of Tacoma, Wash.; aunts, Mildred Burns of Lansing, Kan., and Sylvia Farmer of Fort Scott, Kan.; daughters, Christine and Harry Williams of Rock Springs, Donna Carter of Green River, and Joyce and Gary Hess of Green River; grandchildren, Jordan and Crystal Blasi, Brie Blasi, Christian and Heather Carter, Richard Carter, Jared Carter and Jason Hess; and great-granddaughter, Jennica Blasi. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Edith; brother, Raymond; and sister, Barbara Jamieson. His body was donated to the University of Utah Medical Center. Services will be announced at a later date. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 26, 2004 ANGELINA GILLI ZUECK A mass of Christian burial for Angelina Gilli Zueck was celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 24, 2004, at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway Ave., Rock Springs. A parish rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 23, 2004, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Mrs. Zueck, 96, died on Saturday, June 19, 2004. She was born on Feb. 7, 1908, in the Val de Non village of Brez, Trentino, Italy. She was the ninth of 10 children born to Magdelena and Giacomo Gilli. She was married to Eduino Zuech in Brez in 1933. She immigrated to Superior with her husband in that year. They moved to Rock Springs in 1942. She had lived here since that time except for the past three years which were spent at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River. Eduino Zuech was also born in Brez and immigrated to Superior. He returned to Brez in 1932 to court and marry Angelina Gilli. For unknown reasons, the spelling of the Zuech name became Zueck during the 1930s while in Superior. Mrs. Zueck was an active member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church and the St. Monica Sodality. She mostly enjoyed being with her family, both here and in Italy. She also enjoyed her home, gardening, cooking, sewing and caring for others in need. She is survived by two sons and two daughters-in-law, Aldo and Charlotte Zueck of Katy, Texas, and Victor and Jean Zueck of Rock Springs; three grandchildren, Karla Ann Carnahan of Rock Springs, David Zueck of San Antonio, Texas, and Lisa M. Hall of Katy, Texas; and five great-grandchildren, Natasha Zueck of Rock Springs, Jaedan Carnahan of Rock Springs, Alexander Zueck, Kaleigh Ann Zueck of San Antonio, Texas, and Natalie Hall of Katy, Texas. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eduino, who died in 1965; and nine brothers and sisters, all of whom lived their lives in Italy. --- Casper Star Tribune, Jun 26, 2005 Mary Schnapp Memorial graveside services for Rawlins resident Mary Schnapp, 97, will be conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 29, in St. Joseph's Section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Cremation will have taken place in Vase White Mountain Crematory in Rock Springs. She died June 22, 2004, at South Central Health Center in Rawlins, following a lengthy illness. Born May 7, 1907, in Lama Dei Peligni, Italy, she was the daughter of Francesco D'Eramo and Delle Rose Nalvina; and was raised and educated in Italy. In April 1940, she married Joseph Schnapp in Rock Springs. He preceded her in death in 1956. A longtime resident of Rawlins, she had previously lived in Rock Springs. She was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Anna and Edgar Green; seven grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and a niece and two nephews in Italy. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents. --- Casper Star Tribune, Jun 29, 2004 Fred Loisate Mass of Christian Burial for Rock Springs resident Fred Loisate, 58, will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 1, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Rock Springs by Fr. Dennis Cloonan. Interment will be in St. Joseph's Section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Parish rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Wednesday, June 30, in Vase Funeral Chapel of Rock Springs. Visitation in the funeral home will be from noon to 8 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday morning until service-time. He died June 28, 2004, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs, following a sudden illness. Born Oct. 22, 1945, in Rock Springs, he was the son of Angelo and Mary (Mendiola) Loisate; and was raised and educated in Rock Springs. He was an electrician for many years for Delta Electric. Memberships included Holy Spirit Catholic Community and Fraternal Order of Eagles. Survivors include four brothers, Joe and Albert Loisate and Bill Loisate and his wife, all of Rock Springs, and Pete Loisate and his wife of Blackfoot, Idaho; four sisters, Pilar Anderson of Clobille, Wash., Louise Mahoney of Hayward, Calif., Anita Glenn of San Jose, Calif., and Angela McMurry of Farson; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and three sisters, Gloria Kincaid, Evelyn Miklich and Helen Platzer. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 29, 2004 Dawn M. Snider Dawn M. Snider, 44, of Green River, died Monday, June 28, 2004, at her home after a short illness. She was born March 27, 1960, in Rock Springs, the daughter of John and Jeanette Luce Schultz. She attended schools in Green River and graduated from Green River High School with the class of 1978. On Oct. 3, 1981, she married Alan Snider in Green River. She had been employed as a postal carrier for a short time prior to her illness. She was a member of the Green River Bible Baptist Church. Her interests include being a homemaker, cross stitching, and outdoor activities. Survivors include her husband, Alan Snider; one son, Richard Snider; two daughters, Alana and Sarah Snider; her parents, John and Jeanette Schultz, all of Green River; one brother, David Schultz and wife Evelyn of Rock Springs; one uncle, Virgil Schultz of South Dakota; and two nephews, Joshua and Justin Schultz of Rock Springs. She was preceded in death by her grandparents. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 30, 2004, at Green River Bible Baptist Church, 800 Homestead Drive, Green River, where friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, June 29, 2004. The Rev. Ted York will officiate. --- Green River Star, Jun 30, 2004 George M. Varras Funeral services for Rock Springs resident George M. Varras, 76, will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 30, at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church in Rock Springs. Graveside services will take place at a later date. Prayer service will begin at 7 p.m. Tuesday, June 29, in Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home; and Wednesday at the church, one hour prior to service-time. He died June 24, 2004, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs, after a lengthy illness. Born May 6, 1928, in Reliance, he was the son of Tony and Mary (Vasilakis) Varras; was raised and educated there; and graduated from Reliance High School in 1947. He lettered in basketball and football and gave many vocal presentations. On June 3, 1956, he married Tessie Drakopoulos in Rock Springs. He was employed by the Union Pacific Railroad for 42 years and retired as an engine house foreman in 1990. A member of Holy Trinity Church, he was past president of the church and of the Pancreaton Organization for several years. His interests included singing, dancing, traveling, new cars, his wife's cooking, and eating in fine restaurants. He was an avid basketball fan and enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his granddaughters. Survivors include his wife of 48 years and son, Tony Varras, and his wife, both of Rock Springs; two daughters and their husbands, Gracie Fermelia of Los Angeles and Mary Lammle of Salt Lake City; brother, Spiro Varras, and his wife of Rock Springs; two granddaughters; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Florence Varras. The family would appreciate memorials to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, in care of the Very Rev. Lukas Kotzakis, 302 M St., Rock Springs, WY 82901. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 3, 2004 JOHN SANCHEZ Funeral services for John Sanchez were conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, June 28, 2004, at the L.D.S. Stake Center Chapel in Green River. Bishop Kevin Roberts conducted the services. Military graveside services and interment were in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Sanchez, 79, of 502 Schultz St., Green River, died on Wednesday, June 23, 2004, at the L.D.S. Hospital in Salt Lake City. A lifelong resident of Green River, Sanchez died following a sudden illness. He was born on Nov. 13, 1924 in Taos, N.M., the son of the late Juan and Ana Vigil Sanchez. Sanchez attended schools in Leadville and Denver. He married Ida Sanchez on Aug. 17, 1963 in Green River, and she preceded him in death on Feb. 5, 1999. He later married Becky A. Hedghes Gunn in Elko, Nev., on May 26, 2002. Sanchez was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was employed in the maintenance department of the Sweetwater County School District No. 2 for many years and retired in 2002. His interests included bowling and fishing. He was a member of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, F.O. Eagles and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Survivors include one son, Leonard Sanchez of Green River; one stepson; four daughters, Kay Garcia, Barbara Blair, Beth McDaniel, all of Grand Junction, Colo., and Pam Scott of Post Falls, Idaho; eight stepdaughters; two sisters, Bonnie Young of New Mexico and Matilda Pacheco of Denver; numerous grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his second wife; and one brother, Joe Sanchez. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 3, 2004 LOYALL N. WOOLEN Loyall N. Woolen, 64, died Thursday, July 1, 2004 at home after a short illness. Woolen was born June 24, 1940, in Brainard, Neb., the son of Loyall G. and Margarie Sparks Woolen. He attended schools in Nebraska and California and graduated from Franklin High School in Stockton, Calif. He served in the U.S. Army and the U.S. Marine Corps. On June 30, 1968, he married Sandra Hampton in Zefers Cove, Nev. He was a member of the Kiwanis Club, American Motorcycle Association, Men’s Bowling Association and involved with the Girl Scouts of America. He was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church. His interests included his grandchildren, fishing, and pen and ink drawing. Survivors include his wife, Sandra Woolen; three sons, Gary James Thompson, William C. Thompson and Kenneth V. Woolen, all of Rock Springs; three daughters, Dena L. Smith of Salt Lake City, Linda M. Knezovich and Margo Parrott, both of Rock Springs; two brothers, Lavern Woolen of Texas and Terry Woolen of Stockton, Calif.; one sister, Waleta of Texas; 21 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Ivan Woolen, and his grandparents. At his request, no services will be conducted. Cremation will take place. --- Fox Funeral Home, Jul 7, 2004 Leonard Eugene Colpitts Leonard Eugene Colpitts, 74, died Tuesday July 6, 2004 at home in Rock Springs after a lengthy illness. Leonard was born January 24, 1930 in Thurman, Colorado the son of Harlow William and Alma Riemenschneider Colpitts. He attended school and graduated from high school in Colorado. He was a US Army Veteran, having served during the Korean war. On December 16, 1975 he married Darlene “Dolly” McNew in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was a member of the Carpenters Union Local #1620, Eagles Lodge, and the Good Sam’s Club. His interest included woodworking, inventing, fishing, and spending winters in Yuma, Arizona. Survivors include his wife “Dolly” of Rock Springs; two sons, Leonard Colpitts and wife Tricia of Mesa, Arizona, Wesley Colpitts of Rock Springs; three stepsons, Bud Smith, Philip Smith and wife Renee, and Steven Smith and wife Terri all of Rock Springs; one daughter, Brenda Davis and husband Glen of Mesa, Arizona; one stepdaughter, Lorry Redding and husband Richard of Wheatland, Wyoming; two brothers Floyd Colpitts of Hamilton, Montana, Gerald Colpitts of Oklahoma; four sisters, Betty Little and husband John of Rock Springs, Joyce Holterman and husband Dick of Florida, Sharon Trautman of Rawlins, Wyoming, and Pat Ruder and husband Tom of Mesquite, Nevada; nineteen grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother. Cremation will take place at Fox Funeral Home, Rock Springs. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday July 12, 2004 at Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs. Military honors by American Legion and inurnment will be in the Veterans section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Casper Star Tribune, Jul 8, 2004 Joyce Mehle Mass of Christian Burial for Rock Springs resident Joyce Mehle, 68, will be conducted at 1 p.m. today, July 8, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Rock Springs by Fr. John Savio. Interment will be in St. Joseph's Section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Visitation will be today until service-time in Vase Funeral Chapel of Rock Springs. She died July 6, 2004, at Sage View Care Center, following an illness of five years. Born Aug. 12, 1935, in Columbia County, Iowa, she was the daughter of Stephen and Mary (Del Pierre) Lucas; was raised and educated in Rock Springs; and graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1954. On Sept. 14, 1957, she married James Mehle at OLS Church. Her interests included camping, cooking, and spending time with her grandchildren. She was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Community. Survivors include her son, James Mehle Jr., two daughters and their husbands, Cathy Spicer and Chris Tyler, and sister, Connie Georgis, all of Rock Springs; six grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; a sister-in-law; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two daughters, Joanie Soltis and Tammy Mehle; and a brother, Stephen Lucas. The family would appreciate memorials to Rock Springs Shrine, 225 Jade St., Rock Springs, WY 82901; or a charity of the donor's choice. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 10, 2004 CATHERINE F. “KATY” BEGOVICH A mass of Christian burial for Catherine F. “Katy” Begovich was celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 7, 2004 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs. The Rev. John Savio officiated. A parish rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 6, 2004, at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Ms. Begovich, 92, of 1015 Ninth St., Rock Springs, died at 5:12 p.m. Thursday, July 1, 2004, at the Sage View Care Center. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Ms. Begovich died following a lengthy illness. She was born on June 23, 1912 in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Mike and Natalia Begovich. Ms. Begovich attended schools in Rock Springs. She had been employed as a clerk at the Union Pacific Store and also at Ben’s Foodliner as a clerk for many years. Ms. Begovich was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Community and the Croatian Fraternal Union Lodge No. 374. Her interests included crocheting, embroidering and traveling. Survivors include two sisters, Frances Begovich of Rock Springs and Mary Olenski of Vestal, N.Y.; seven nephews, Mitchell Olenski of Vestal, Mike Olenski of North Catnon, Ohio, Matt Olenski of New Hampshire, Mark Olenski of Jacksonville, Fla., Marty Olenski of Binghampton, N.Y., Michael Begovich of Copenhagen, Denmark, and Mark Begovich of San Pedro, Calif.; and one sister-in-law, Philomena Begovich of San Pedro, Calif. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Mike Begovich and Tony Begovich; two brothers in infancy, John Begovich and Peter Begovich; one sister, Anna; and one brother-in-law, Mitchell Olenski. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 10, 2004 VIOLA E. MILLS NEWCASTLE—Funeral services for Viola E. Mills were conducted on June 28, 2004, in Newcastle at the First Methodist Church. Mrs. Mills, 95, longtime resident of Newcastle, died June 22, 2004 at Weston County Health Service where she resided for three years. She was born March 21, 1909 in Kennebec, S.D., the fourth of eight children. She married Vernand D. Mills June 11, 1930. The family settled in Newcastle in 1947. She is survived by two sons Vernand E. and wife Juanita and Ronald L. and wife Mary, all of Newcastle; two daughters, Patricia “Pat” Garrey and husband Donald and Cathy Stanton and husband Ron, all of Rock Springs; 15 grandchildren, including Tom Garrey, Norman Garrey, Vern Stanton and Joyce Stanton, all of Rock Springs; 37 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; four sisters-in-law; two brothers-in-law; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband of 63 years, Vernand; four brothers; three sisters; and granddaughter, Debra Rae Mills. --- Casper Star Tribune, Jul 14, 2004 William D. “Billy” Ebert Services are pending for Rock Springs resident William D. "Billy" Ebert, 30, who died July 7, 2004. Born Jan. 13, 1974, in Denver, he was the son of William H. and Linda (Duvaul) Ebert; was raised and educated there; and graduated from Skyview High School in 1993. On May 21, 1999, he married Melanie C. Garcia in Rock Springs. He was a receiver at Albertson's, customer service representative at Auto Zone, mechanic and handyman. His interests included camping, four-wheeling, jet-skiing, and music. He was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, son, Shawn Douglas Ebert, and daughter, Jessica Ebert, all of Rock Springs; father and stepmother, William and Virginia Ebert of Longmont, Colo.; mother of Denver; three brothers, twin Toby Ebert and his wife of Green River and Corey and Andrew Ebert, both of Denver; three sisters, Desiree Ebert and Renee Garcia, both of Rock Springs, and Lisa Garcia of Tucson, Ariz.; and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 15, 2004 Paul Joseph Callahan Paul Joseph Callahan, 13, of 921 Antelope Drive, Rock Springs, died on Wednesday, July 14, 2004. He was a former resident of Louisiana. He was born on Dec. 20, 1990, in Rock Springs, the son of Jay S. Shurtleff and Denise E. Price. Paul attended schools in Rock Springs. His interests included Yugio card games, books, Game Boy and playing with his sisters. Survivors include his parents; his stepfather, Alex Price of Rock Springs and Sherri Counts of Rock Springs; two stepbrothers, Steven and Darin Counts of Rock Springs; three sisters, Myranda R. Caudell, Alexandria N. Price and Bailey D. Price, all of Rock Springs; one stepsister, Samantha Counts of Rock Springs; paternal grandparents, Barbara Winkler and Jon Shurtleff; maternal grandparent, Janice L. Callahan of Rock Springs; step-paternal grandparents, Ray Price of Utah and Marlene Price of Big Piney; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Micheal J. Callahan; his great-grandfather, John R. Harris; and cousin, Andrew Callahan. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, July 19, 2004, at the Emmanuel Baptist Church, 3309 Sweetwater Drive, Rock Springs. The Rev. Micheal Maynard will officiate. Interment will be in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the church on Monday from noon until time of services. --- Green River Star, Jul 21, 2004 Martha Tarufelli Martha Tarufelli, 84, Rock Springs, died July 15 at her home following a lengthy illness. She was born Sept. 28, 1919, in Abbott, N.M., the daughter of the late Florio and Elena Lopez Vigil. She attended schools in Colmer and Ocate, N.M., and married Geno Tarufelli in 1940 in Raton, N.M. He preceded her in death. Her interests included line dancing, traveling, spending time with her family, grandchildren and friends. She was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Community, the Fraternal Order of Eagles and the VFW. Survivors include five sons and daughters-in-law; Eugene and Terri Tarufelli, Robert and Rena Tarufelli, Anthony and Nancy Tarufelli, Larry and Vicki Tarufelli, all or Rock Springs, and Ernest Tarufelli and Cindy Fox of West bend, Wisc.; five daughters, Judy Sheldon, Jeanette Albat and husband Randy, Debbie Tarufelli and husband Brad Haaven, Tammy Printer and husband Bob, and Linda Pedri and husband Dan, and all of Rock Springs; two brothers, Elisco and Lew Vigil, both of Colorado; three sisters, Mellior Vigil and Amy Lucero, both of Colorado; 27 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Dorothy Ambrose; one son-in-law, Larry Sheldon; three brothers, Flori, Ben and Gilbert Vigil; and two sisters, Margaret Gauna and Helen Shriner. A mass of Christian burial was celebrated Monday at Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, Father John Savio officiating. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha section of the Rock Springs Municipal cemetery. --- Fox Funeral Home, Jul 22, 2004 Johnathan Mudd Jonathan Mudd, 43, of Fortuna, California, formerly of Rock Springs, died July 21, 2004 in Eureka, California after a lengthy illness. Jonathan was born October 23, 1960 in Salt Lake City, Utah the son of Dwayne Mudd and Charlotte Harvey. He attended schools in Rock Springs, Wyoming. He married Debbie in Walla Walla, Washington, they were later divorced. His interests included art, carving, and tattooing. Survivors include his father Dwayne and step-mother Bula Mudd of Salt Lake City; mother, Charlotte Mann of Garden City, Utah; one son and one daughter; five brothers, Rulon Mudd of Rock Springs, Harold Mudd of Oregon, Raymond Mudd of Salt Lake City, Utah, Christopher Mudd of Washington, and Dwayne Mudd Jr. of Rock Springs; two sisters, Jannette Mudd of Rock Springs, and LuBett Taquet of California. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Icle and Harold Simkins and Maynard and Lucile Rasmussen. Private graveside services and inurnment will be held at Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Fox Funeral Home, Aug 3, 2004 Joseph Ransom Joseph Walton Ransom, 85, died August 2, 2004 at his home in Rock Springs after a sudden illness. He was born December 27, 1918 in Garland, Utah, the son of Milo Ames and Mary Walton Ransom. He married Doris Corbridge on April 4, 1946 in the Logan Utah LDS Temple. She preceded him in death on May 13, 2001. Joe served in the US Army during WWII. He owned and operated Joe’s Trim Shop in Rock Springs for many years. He was a member of the Rock Springs Kiwanis and Young at Heart Senior Center. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His interests were dancing, golfing, camping, hunting, fishing, traveling, and his family. Survivors include one son, Douglas Joseph Ransom and wife Melinda of Rock Springs; two daughters, Veda Kershisnik and husband Gerald, and Becky Roberts and husband Dave all of Rock Springs; one brother, Odell Ransom and wife Irene of Kearns, Utah; one sister, Betty Adams of Bountiful, Utah; six grandchildren, Michael and Kauleen Kershisnik, Chris Ransom, Brooke Shassetz and husband Mark, Krystle and Joey Roberts; three great grandchildren, Shelby and Bailee Ransom, and Kennedy Shassetz; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Doris, two brothers, Don and Earl, and one sister, LaRene Conlin. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, August 5, 2004 at the White Mountain LDS Ward Chapel, 3306 White Mountain Blvd., Rock Springs. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs and one hour prior to the services at the church on Thursday. The family will also be receiving friends 1-4 p.m. Wednesday at 202 Bluebonnet Circle in Rock Springs. Interment will take place in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Casper Star Tribune, Aug 4, 2004 Marian Mildred Neil Mass of Christian Burial for Rock Springs resident Marian Mildred Neil, 83, will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 6, at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs. Interment will be in Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Parish rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 5, in Vase Funeral Chapel of Rock Springs. Visitation at the funeral home will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday morning until service-time. She died Aug. 2, 2004, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs, following a sudden illness. Born Oct. 10, 1920, in Morenci, Ariz., she was the daughter of Segundo and Marilla (Martines) Caller; was raised and educated in Winton and Reliance; and graduated from Reliance High School in 1940. On July 22, 1944, she married Harold M. Neil in Green River. He preceded her in death on Jan. 6, 1989, after 44 years of marriage. She was a clerk at the Skaggs in Salt Lake City and the Winton Union Pacific Store; a longtime resident of Rock Springs; and former resident of Casper. A member of SCM Church and Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary, she enjoyed crafts and dancing. Survivors include two brothers and their wives, Joe and Richard Caller, both of Rock Springs; sister, Isabel Andersen of San Diego; three nieces; and four nephews. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Louie Caller and infant Raymond Caller. --- Casper Star Tribune, Aug 6, 2004 Kent David Beardsley Funeral services for Rock Springs resident Kent David Beardsley, 49, will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, Aug. 6, in Vase Funeral Chapel of Rock Springs. Interment will be in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park Cemetery in Rock Springs. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until service-time. He died Aug. 2, 2004, near Pinedale. Born Feb. 20, 1955, he was the son of Marge and Ernie Beardsley; was raised and educated in Rock Springs; and graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1973. In April 1974, he married Nancy Woodward. The couple later divorced. He married Julie Montoya on March 6, 2004, in Elko, Nev. He had worked at Questar Pipeline for 27 years and retired in June 2004. His interests included camping, boating, and spending time with his family. Survivors include three sons, Matthew Beardsley, his companion and son of Rock Springs, Mitchell Beardsley of Portland, Ore., and Marc Beardsley of Rock Springs; brother, Michael Beardsley of Rock Springs; two sisters and their husbands, Marsha Anderson of Provo, Utah, and Sandy Butticciand of Boise, Idaho; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and a nephew. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 7, 2004 MARJORIE LOU RIDDLE Funeral services for Marjorie Lou Riddle were conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 5, 2004 at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel in Green River. The Rev. David Heintzleman conducted the services. Graveside services and interment were at the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Mrs. Riddle, 84, of 574 Schultz St., Green River, died at 9:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 1, 2004, at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center. A longtime resident of Green River and former resident of Kansas, Mrs. Riddle died following a sudden illness. She was born on Feb. 9, 1920, in Denver, the daughter of the late Clarence and Helen hartwell Barkyoumb. Mrs. Riddle attended schools in Clay Center, Kan., and was a graduate of the Clay Center High School with the class of 1938. She married Howard Cain in Washington, Kan., in 1939 and they later divorced. He preceded her in death on April 1, 1973. She later married William C. “Swede” Riddle in Evanston in 1951 and he preceded her in death in January of 1972. Mrs. Riddle began her employment as a clerk for the Union Pacific Railroad in 1944 and she retired in 1985. Her interests included oil painting, ceramics, fishing, hunting and spending time with her family. Survivors include two sons, Gary L. Cain of Pueblo West, Colo., and Charles “Chuck” Riddle of Rock Springs; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands and two brothers. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 7, 2004 EMMA LOU WEBSTER Funeral services for Emma Lou Webster were conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 31, 2004, at the Farson-Eden Valley High School in Farson. The Rev. Richard Kalber officiated. Interment was in the Eden Valley Cemetery in Farson. Mrs. Webster, 86, of 102 Eden W. Main in Eden, died at 11 p.m. on July 26, 2004, at her home. A lifelong resident of Eden, Mrs. Webster died following a sudden illness. She was born in Rock Springs on March 20, 1918, the daughter of the late Lewis T. and Emma Krichbaum Sims. Mrs. Webster attended schools in Eden and was a graduate of the high school there. She married Keith Henry Webster in Rock Springs on June 12, 1937, and he preceded her in death on March 10, 1980. Mrs. Webster was a self-employed rancher in Eden. She had various employers throughout her life including the Union Pacific railroad and she also worked as a school bus driver and in the cafeteria at the schools in Eden. Her interests included horseback riding, rock hunting, she was an avid Denver Broncos fan and spending time with her family and friends. Mrs. Webster was a member of the Episcopal Church and a member of the Eden Valley Cemetery Board. Survivors include one son, William S. Webster and wife Nancy of Eden; three brothers, Tom Sims and wife Pat of Reno, Nev., Kerby Sims and wife Marg of Bullhead City, Ariz., and Roger Sims and wife Paula of Green River; two sisters, Iva May Pozsgi of Cheyenne and Rose Marie Kerrens of Wellston, Okla.; two grandchildren, Pam Keyser and husband Don, and Dean Webster and wife Denise; four great-grandchildren, Keith Keyser, Meghan Keyser, Emma Allen and Zak Allen; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and three brothers, Fred Sims, John Sims and a brother who did in infancy. --- Fox Funeral Home, Aug 11, 2004 Richard Auble Richard Abraham Auble, 73, of Rock Springs died August 10, 2004 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County after a lengthy illness. He was born February 16, 1931 in Arnold, Nebraska, the son of Charles Cortland and Virginia Schmidt Auble. He attended schools in Arnold and Gandy Nebraska and graduated from Arnold High School with the class of 1948. He also attended Utah State University. Dick married Arliene Markosek on June 12, 1959 in Monticello, Utah. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Mesa LDS Temple, Mesa, Arizona. He served in the US Navy during the Korean War. He was a member of the Lion’s Club, Utah Wildlife Federation, Search & Rescue for San Juan County, Utah, Flathead County, Montana, and Sweetwater County, Rock Springs. He had served as the Utah Representative to the National Wildlife Federation. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His interest were hunting and fishing and was involved as a volunteer with the Nebraska and Utah Fish & Game. He also taught gun safety and was a ham radio operator. Survivors include his wife Arliene of Rock Springs; two daughters, Adrienne Plemel and husband David of Rock Springs, and Tonya Creasman and husband Steve of Lexington, Kentucky; five grandchildren, Drew, Daniel, Molly, Sadie, and Maya; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Harold Auble, and sister Stella Ione. Graveside services and interment will take place at 11:00 a.m. Friday, August 13, 2004 at the Monticello Cemetery, Monticello, Utah. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 14, 2004 JOHN VICTOR GAENSSLEN Funeral services for John Victor Gaensslen were at 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 9, 2004, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Green River. The Rev. Tom Sheridan officiated. Cremation followed the services. Private family graveside services and inurnment will take place at a later date. Pallbearers were Hal Wood, Tim Wood, Ken Johnson, Jim Burdick, Danny Shedden, Robin Foster, Tony Wood and Dave Hatfield. Gaensslen, 58, of 215 Hackberry, Green River, died on Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2004 in Afton. A lifelong resident of Green River, Gaensslen died following a sudden illness. He was born on Jan. 28, 1946 in Denver, the son of the late Emil A. and Helen Healey Gaensslen. Gaensslen attended schools in Green River and was a graduate of the Green River High School with the class of 1964. He was also a graduate of Weber State University in Ogden, Utah. Gaensslen worked as a sales representative for Lawson Products for 20 years. He held a BS degree in police science and was a former police officer for 17 years, with his last duty as lieutenant for the Green River Police Department in 1980. He taught police science at Western Wyoming Community College and was instrumental in developing the Police Science program. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and a member of the Chamber of Commerce Hole in the Wall Gang. His interests included riding his Honda Goldwing, camping, river rafting, playing cards, and spending time with family and friends. Survivors include his wife, Jane; two daughters, Angela and Dawn Gaensslen, both of Rock Springs; one brother, Dr. Patrick S. Gaensslen and wife Carmen of Green River; two sisters, Nona Hemphill and husband Ken of Green River, and Chris Harsha and husband Henry of Green River; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Sheryl and Ruben Owen of Sparta, Ill.; and several aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Harvey Gaensslen; and a niece, Heidi Harsha Beck. --- Casper Star Tribune, Aug 16, 2004 David “Stretch” Smith Alsup Services are pending for David "Stretch" Smith Alsup, 40, of Rock Springs. He died Aug. 12, 2004, following a lengthy illness. Born June 2, 1964, in the Ryukyu Islands, Okinawa, he was the son of Dick and Ruth (Shuping) Alsup. He attended schools in Mountain View, Rock Springs, Farson and Denver, Colorado. He worked in the oil field for numerous companies. His interests included hunting arrowheads and Indian artifacts, spending time in the wilderness, and he especially enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He also enjoyed the companionship of his puppy dog, Sheena. Survivors include his brothers, James William Smith of Jakarta, Indonesia, and Robert Earl Smith and his wife of Rock Springs; three sisters, Sharon Marie Holt and her husband of Yacolt, Wash., Johnnie Ruth Stone and her husband of Rock Springs, and Cindy Dionisio of Azusa, Calif.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his stepfather, Keith Smith, his grandparents Joe and Viola Mlinar and a brother, Joseph Paul Smith. Memorials in his honor can be made to a charity of choice and would be appreciated by the family. --- Salt Lake Tribune, Aug 17, 2004 Liberty Gaviotis Liberty Gaviotis, devoted wife, beloved mother, Yia Yia and friend, fell asleep with the Lord on August 16, 2004 following a lengthy illness. Liberty and her twin sister and best friend Dorothy Ladakis-Kogianes were born on December 10, 1924 in Hanna, Wyoming, the daughter of the late Manuel and Katina Ladakis. Liberty attended schools in Hanna, Wyoming and Murray, Utah and graduated from Murray High School in 1944. She married Joseph M. Gaviotis in Salt Lake City, Utah on February 6, 1955. Together they had four wonderful children, Ellen who died in infancy, Mike, George and Maria. The Gaviotis Family moved to Rock Springs, Wyoming in 1963 and this became Liberty's lifelong home. Liberty held several part-time positions in the community, but the job that she took the most pride in was that of devoted wife, mother and cherished Yia Yia (grandmother). Her husband, children, and grandchildren were truly her life treasures. Our Mom was a wonderful cook and baker. Family and friends took great pleasure in many Greek Pastries that she made with love and generously shared with all. She was a member of the Pan Cretan Association and a faithful member of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church. Liberty is survived by her devoted and ever-caring husband of forty-nine and a half years, Joseph M. Gaviotis of Rock Springs, Wyoming, two sons Mike "Zeus" Gaviotis and wife Monika and George Gaviotis and wife Jenny all of Rock Springs Wyoming; one daughter Maria Gamvroulas and husband Steven "Telly"; nine grandchildren, Peter, Eleni, Pisti and Elpitha Gamvroulas all of Salt Lake City, Utah, Liberty, Maria, Paula and Andrew Gaviotis, and Sandra Cheeseman of Rock Springs, Wyoming, as well as many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Manuel and Katina Ladakis, one daughter who died in infancy Ellen Gaviotis, her twin sister Dorothy Kogianes, two brothers, Tony and John Ladakis. Funeral services conducted Thursday, Aug. 19, 2004 at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 405 "N" Street, Rock Springs, Wyoming. Interment in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call at the Vase Chapel, Wednesday afternoon and evening until 8:00 p.m. and at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, Thursday morning until the time of services. Liberty was a simple and gracious woman who taught her children and grandchildren to first and always believe and have faith in God, to be kind and respectful to others, whether friend or stranger, and to be honest and hardworking. Her unconditional love will stay with us forever. May her memory be eternal. --- Green River Star, Aug 18, 2004 Mary Ann Arambel Mary Ann Arambel, 82, Rock Springs, died Aug. 13 at the Sage View Care Center following a lengthy illness. She was born Jan. 25, 1922 in Superior, the daughter of the late Joseph and Nellie Tate Rizzi. She attended schools there and graduated from Superior High School in 1940. She married Joseph Arambel in 1948 and he preceded her in death in 1996. She was a homemaker and enjoyed sewing, knitting, cooking and spending time with her family. She was a member of the Trentini Club, the Catholic Golden Age Club, Neighborhood Sewing Club and the Apostles of Goodwill. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Bob and Mary Arambel and Joe and Phyllis Arambel, all of Rock Springs; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Violet and Albert Anselmi of Rock Springs and Isabel and Tom Fabian of Cheyenne, six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, several cousins, nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Mark; one daughter, Vicky Jo and a brother, Val Rizzi. A mass of Christian burial was celebrated yesterday at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Interment was in the St. Joseph's section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Holy Spirit Catholic School or St. Joseph's Children's Home. --- Green River Star, Aug 18, 2004 Mary C. “Ceil” Spurgeon A Mass of Christian Burial for Mary C. Spurgeon, 87, will be celebrated at 10 a.m., today, Aug. 14, at the St. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs, with Fr. John Savio as celebrant. Interment will be in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. She died Aug. 10, 2004, at the Sage View Convalescent Center in Rock Springs, following a lengthy illness. Born Oct. 3, 1916, in Winona, Minn., she was the daughter of John and Julia (Galvin) Schaefer. She was raised and attended school in Winona, graduating from Cathedral High School in 1934. She attended Winona State Teacher's College for two years. On Oct. 1, 1955, in Kimball, Neb., she married Jack Spurgeon. She worked as a clerk for the Rock Springs Rocket-Miner for 16 years. In her leisure, she enjoyed knitting and crocheting. She was a member of St. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband of Rock Springs, and a cousin, Therese Babel, also of Rock Springs. She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother and sister. Memorials in her honor can be made to Holy Spirit Catholic Parish, P.O. Box 6038, Rock Springs, WY 82902, or to St. Joseph's Children's Home, P.O. Box 1117, Torrington, WY 82240-1117, with any such acknowledgement appreciated by the family. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 21, 2004 LAWRENCE MADSEN BONDURANT—Memorial graveside services for Lawrence Madsen were at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2004, at the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Madsen, 85, of 44 Raspberry Lane, Bondurant, died Saturday, Aug. 7, 2004 at the St. John’s Living Center in Jackson. A longtime resident of Bondurant and former resident of Casper, Madsen died following a lengthy illness. He was born on Oct. 25, 1918 in Cuming County, Neb., the son of the late Louis and Juliane Petersen Madsen. Madsen married Elsie Rose Paravisini in Green River, Oct. 7, 1943. He worked as a carman for the Union Pacific Railroad for 40 years until his retirement in October 1978. Survivors include his wife, Elsie; one son, Larry Madsen and wife Beth of Casper; one daughter, Irene Brinkerhoff and husband Jim of Bondurant; one brother, Emil Madsen of Lompoc, Calif.; one sister, Doris Wurth of Omaha, Neb.; three granddaughters, Carrie, Rhonda and Jennifer; three great-grandchildren; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and seven brothers and sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 24, 2004 Harold Jean Brown Harold Jean Brown, 83, died Sunday, Aug. 22, 2004, at the Veterans Hospital in Salt Lake City. Brown was born Dec. 29, 1920, in Cullison, Kan., the son of Curles Mi and Edna Belle Tutle Brown. He attended schools in Cullison. He came to Rock Springs in 1937 where he worked in the coal mines and at Bennion Motor. Later he was co-owner of the Modern Auto Clinic until his retirement in 1982. On Feb. 7, 1941, he married Hazel Robertson in Soda Springs, Idaho. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II and was a ball turret gunner. He had been a P.O.W. of the German government for 15 months. He was a member of the Methodist Church. He was a member of the American Legion and the Young-at-Heart Senior Citizens. His interests included golfing and pool. Survivors include his wife, Hazel of Rock Springs; two sons, Garry Brown and wife Peggy, and Robert Brown and wife Carol, all of Rock Springs; one daughter, Patty Simkins and husband Curtis of Rock Springs; six grandchildren, Colleen Meduna, Valerie Anderson, Jason Brown, Sean Simkins, Heather Lapp and Nancy Brown, all of Rock Springs; 10 great-grandchildren, Josh Meduna, Chase Meduna, Abby Meduna, Christopher Anderson, Kalen Anderson, Nina Anderson, Hannah M. Anderson, Baylee Lapp, Paden Lapp and Braden Simkins, all of Rock Springs; one brother, Bill Brown and wife Grace of Johnson, Kan., and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his step-mother, Nellie Brown; three sisters, Doris Masengill, Daisy Staats and Alma Metts; four brothers, Nolan Brown, Avery Buck Brown, Claude Brown and Charles Brown; and one daughter-in-law, Marcellene Brown. Funeral services will be at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 26, 2004, at Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs, where friends may call noon-8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2004. The Rev. Susan Pierce will officiate. Interment will take place in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, Rock Springs. The family will receive guests at the home of Curtis and Patty Simkins, 2601 Popo Agie Drive, Rock Springs. --- Green River Star, Aug 25, 2004 Alois J. Hudachko Alois J. Hudachko, 85, Rock Springs died Aug. 22 at his home. He was born Nov. 1, 1918 in Rock Springs, the son of the late Thomas and Elizabeth Millburn Hudachko. He attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School with the class of 1936. He served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II and married Zelma M. Burlech in Rock Springs in 1946. He flew 96 missions during World War II and was shot down twice, once over Belgium and once over France without any injuries. He was a member of the American Legion, Fraternal Order of Eagles, and Veterans of Foreign Wars. His interest included sports, reading and his family. Survivors include his wife of Rock Springs; three daughters and sons-in-law, Theresa and Darrell Pitchford of Chickasha, Okla., Joyce and Rod Hensley of Salt Lake City and Susan and Todd Rose; one sister, Theresa Butler and husband Boyd of Orange, Calif.; five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Elizabeth Spaeth and Josaphine Potter and one brother, Thomas Hudachko Jr. Cremation has taken place at Fox Crematory. Out of respect of his wishes, no funeral services will be conducted --- Casper Star Tribune, Aug 26, 2004 Violet Rizzi Anselmi Memorial services for Rock Springs resident Violet Rizzi Anselmi, 90, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug. 27, at First Congregational Church-United Church of Christ in Rock Springs by the Rev. Sue Pierce of First United Methodist Church. Cremation will have taken place in Vase White Mountain Crematory and inurnment will be in Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to service-time at the church. The family will receive guests at 721 N St., Rock Springs. She died Aug. 24, 2004, at Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs, where she had lived for the last six months. Born Feb. 28, 1914, in Cambria, she was the daughter of Valentine Guis and Natalie "Nellie" Tait; and, at age 6, moved with her family to Superior, where she was raised and educated. She graduated from Superior High School in 1932. After graduating from nurses' training at Wyoming General Hospital in 1935, she was a nurse there and at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County until retiring in March 1979. On Nov. 23, 1935, she married Albert Anselmi in Rock Springs. A resident of Rock Springs since 1932, she was a member of First Congregational Church, the Nurses Alumna Association, and Rebekah Lodge of the International Order of Odd Fellows. Her interests included dancing, playing cards, and camping with her family and friends. Survivors include her husband of 68 years of Rock Springs; son, Kenneth B. Anselmi, and his wife of Idaho Falls, Idaho; daughter, Pat Schueler, and her husband of Big Piney; sister, Isabel Fabian of Cheyenne; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and six nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; stepfather, Joe Rizzi, who raised her from age 3; a brother, Val Rizzi; and a sister, Mary Ann Arambel. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 28, 2004 DUSTIM ALMQUIST Memorial services for Dustin Almquist were Saturday, Aug. 21, 2004 at 4 p.m. at Washburn-McReavy Edina Chapel in Edina, Minn. Private interment followed. Almquist, 19, of Bursnville, Minn., died in Rock Springs on Aug. 12, 2004. He is survived by parents, Nancy and Michael Block and Douglas and Shirley Almquist; sisters, Brittany, Cassie, Tori and Jodie; grandparents, Bruce and Marlow Turnbaugh and Jim and Barbra Almquist; and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. He was preceded in death by great-grandparents, Oscar and Hazel Johnson, Walfred and Vigdis Carlson and Ed and Gertie Almquist. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 28, 2004 HAROLD JEAN BROWN Funeral services for Harol Jean Brown were at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 26, 2004, at Fox Funeral Home in Rock Springs. The Rev. Susan Pierce officiated. Interment took place in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Brown, 83, died Sunday, Aug. 22, 2004, at the Veterans Hospital in Salt Lake City. He was born Dec. 29, 1920, in Cullison, Kan., the son of Curles Mi and Edna Belle Tutle Brown. He attended schools in Cullison. He came to Rock Springs in 1937 where he worked in the coal mines and at Bennion Motor. Later he was co-owner of the Modern Auto Clinic until his retirement in 1982. On Feb. 7, 1941, he married Hazel Robertson in Soda Springs, Idaho. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II and was a ball turret gunner. He had been a P.O.W. of the German government for 15 months. He was a member of the Methodist Church. He was a member of the American Legion and the Young-at-Heart Senior Citizen. His interest included golfing and pool. Survivors include his wife, Hazel of Rock Springs; two sons, Garry Brown and wife Peggy, and Robert Brown and wife Carol, all of Rock Springs; one daughter, Patty Simkins and husband Curtis of Rock Springs; six grandchildren, Colleen Meduna, Valerie Anderson, Jason Brown, Sean Simkins, Heather Lapp and Nancy Brown, all of Rock Springs; 10 great-grandchildren, Josh Meduna, Chase Meduna, Abby Meduna, Christopher Anderson, Kalen Anderson, Nina Anderson, Hannah M. Anderson, Baylee Lapp, Paden Lapp and Braden Simkins, all of Rock Springs; one brother, Bill Brown and wife Grace of Johnson, Kan., and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; his step-mother, Nellie Brown; three sisters, Doris Masengill, Daisy Staats and Alma Metts; four brothers, Nolan Brown, Avery “Buck” Brown, Claude Brown and Charles Brown; and one daughter-in-law, Marcellene Brown. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 28, 2004 MINERVA ROSEMARY GONZALES A rosary for Minerva RoseMary Gonzales was recited at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, 2004, at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel in Green River. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2004, at the St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Great Falls, Mont. The Rev. Patrick Zabrocki officiated. A parish rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 23, 2004, at the Croxford and Sons Mortuary in Great Falls. Interment was in the Mount Olivet Cemetery in Great Falls. Ms. Gonzales, 68, of 1445 Uinta Drive, Green River, died on Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2004, at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center where she had been a resident of the past three years. A resident of Rock Springs for the past three years and former resident of Great Falls, Mont., Mrs. Gonzales died following a lengthy illness. She was born on Aug. 7, 1936, in Great Falls, Mont., the daughter of the late Nazario Leo and Anna Rose LaPier Gonzels. Ms. Gonzales attended schools in Great Falls and Helena, Mont. She attended LPN Nursing School in Seattle, Wash., and graduated in 1968. She obtained her nursing degree in 1986 in Havre, Mont., at the age of 49. Ms. Gonzales was employed by Sage View Care Center for many years and retired in 1996. She also was a nurse at Holy Cross Hospital in Salt Lake City and in Great Falls, Mont. Ms. Gonzales’ interests included crocheting, sewing, singing in the church choir, reading, and movies. Survivors include three sons, Mike Trotchie of Marsing, Idaho, Jim Trotchie and wife Marcia of Port Washington, Wis., and Ted Trotchie and wife Susana of Las Vegas; three daughters, Lorna Hargrove and husband Ross, Mary Ann Gladue and husband Wilfred, all of Green River, and Grace Lopez and husband Johnnie of Great Falls; four brothers, Albert Gonzales, Tom Villerreal and Arthur “Archie” Villerreal, all of Great Falls, and Raymond John Gonzales of Rocky Boy, Mont.; two sisters, Tiny Salterain of Layton, Utah, and Janie Staats of Great Falls; 24 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Gary Trotchie; three sisters, Delphine McGregor, Delores Minyard and Marlene Villerreal; and one brother, Marvin Gonzales. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 28, 2004 FREDRICK GEORGE POSHEK A memorial service for Fredrick George Poshek was conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, 2004, at the Union Congregational Church in Green River. The Rev. Tom Sheridan conducted the services. Military honors were conducted by the American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24. Poshek, 86, of 1006 Daniel Boone, Green River, died on Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2004, at the Sage View Care Center. A longtime resident of Wyoming and former resident of Rathdrum, Idaho, Poshek died following a lengthy illness. He was born on Feb. 22, 1918, in Marceline, Mo., the son of the late Joe and Maud Johnson Poshek. Poshek attended schools in Unionville, Mo., and graduated in 1933. He married Anna Lou Whitney Poshek in Kirksville, Mo., on Sept. 2, 1941. Poshek was an Air Force veteran of World War II. He was stationed in Italy and flew missions over North Africa, Sardenia, Corsica, France and Germany. He was employed by FMC as a mechanic and retired in May of 1988. Poshek was a member of the Union Congregational Church and the American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24. His interests included raising Morgan horses while living in Idaho, and he was an avid fisherman and hunter. Survivors include his wife, Ann Poshek of Green River; two daughters, Bonnie Powers of Cedar City, Utah, and Sheila Jost of Green River; one son, Gary Whitney of Worley, Idaho; nine grandchildren, Claire Scoot, LaMar Jost, Catherine Mares, Theresa Jost, Melinda Haworth, Michelle Poshek, Rodney Powers, Tina Powers and Joe Powers; 10 great-grandchildren, Morgan Scott, Olivia Scott, Isaac Poshek, Julie Haworth and Jacob Haworth; and two sisters, Betty Gill of Kirksville, Mo., and Blanche Stone of Brookfield, Mo. He was prceded in death by his parents; one son, Fredrick Carl Poshek; two brothers, Joseph Poshek and Steve Fowble; and one sister, Evelyn. Cremation has taken place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 28, 2004 MARVIN ERNEST SUNDBERG Marvin Ernest Sundberg, 80, of No. 16 Stassinos Ranch Road, Rock Springs, died on Monday, Aug. 16, 2004, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater county where he had been a patient since Saturday evening. A resident of Rock Springs since 1984 and former resident of Roseville, Calif., Sundberg died following a brief illness. He was born on Aug. 31, 1923, in Evanston, the son of the late Ernest E. and Lorene Bybee Sundberg. Sundberg attended schools in Cheyenne. He married Viola Jurkovich in Reno, Nev., in 1972 and she preceded him in death in 1982. Sundberg was a World War II and Korean War veteran. He was employed by the Southern Pacific Railroad as a carman for 38 years and retired in 1983. His interests included spending time with his family, swimming, music, dancing, and was an avid outdoorsman. He was a member of the American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24, the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Aerie 151, and the Young-at-Heart Senior Citizen’s Center. Survivors include one son, Ronald Sundberg and wife Deb of Rock Springs; one daughter, Sharon Roberts and husband Chuck of Indianapolis, Ind.; two brothers, Byron Sundberg and wife Barbara and Jay Sundberg and wife Edna, all of Rawlins; four sisters, Iris Morrow of Evanston, Betty Koster of Ogden, Utah, Shirley Bush of Blackfoot, Idaho, and Edna Sundberg of Rawlins; six grandchildren, Jeremy Sundberg of Rock Springs, Leah Sundberg of Amarillo, Texas, Richard and Michael Packard of Indianapolis, and Shelly, Steven and Robert Steinmetz of Washington; two great-grandchildren, Jacob and Hunter Sundberg of Rock Springs; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; and one daughter, Pennie Steinmetz. --- Green River Star, Sep 2, 2004 Lillian Brcko Lillian Brcko, 84, Rock Springs, died Aug. 25 in Sage View Care Center following a lengthy illness. She was born April 14, 1920, in Cumberland, the daughter of the late Frank and Gertrude Remitz Maynard. She attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School with the class of 1938. She married Bill Brcko in Coalville, Utah, in 1942 and he preceded her in death in 1992. She was employed at Union Merc and the Outlaw 66 as a clerk until she retired in 1985. She was a member of the SNPJ Lodge and Young at Heart Senior Center. Her interests included ceramics, playing music and spending time with her family. Survivors include two daughters, Billie Lee Mattison and husband Ralph, and Sylvia Nancy Brcko, all of Rock Springs; one son, Mark Brcko of Rock Springs; three grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. Funeral services were conducted Friday at Vase Funeral Chapel, Rev. Daniel Gilbert officiating. The family suggests memorials be made to the Young at Heart Senior Center. --- Casper Star Tribune, Sep 2, 2004 Erwin Thomas Groark Private services will be held at a later date for Rock Springs resident Erwin Thomas Groark, 85, who died Aug. 30, 2004, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs, following a lengthy illness. Cremation will take place in Vase White Mountain Crematory in Rock Springs. Born Nov. 21, 1918, in Billings, Mont., he was the son of Thomas and Gladys (Wheaton) Undem; was raised and educated in Rock Springs; and graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1936. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Army. He maried Marvel Maxine Sawtell in Rock Springs in August 1940. She preceded him in death on Aug. 17, 2000, after 60 years of marriage. Until his retirement, he was a welder foreman at Mountain Fuel Supply Co. in Rock Springs. He was a member of the American Legion, Eagles Club, and Elks. Survivors include his daughter, Trudy Hale; and grandson, Richard L. Hiner Jr. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents, a sister, a brother, and three infant daughters. The family would appreciate memorials to a charity of the donor's choice. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 4, 2004 WALTER RAY ANDERSON Memorial services for Walter Ray Anderson were Saturday, Aug. 28, 2004, at 11:30 a.m. at the Emmanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church in Green River. Anderson, 83, of Layton, Utah, died in the early morning hours of Aug. 4, 2004. He died in his sleep at his home. He was born Oct. 20, 1920, in Culver, Minn., to Anthony William and Hazel Ione Allen Anderson. He farmed for a number of years in South Dakota and Iowa before moving to Utah, where he worked for the U.S. Air Force as a heavy equipment mechanic until he retired. Anderson’s interest included camping, hunting, fishing with family and friends; and returning 9N Ford tractors to their original condition and usefulness. Anderson was baptized into Christ and was a member of the Emmanuel Evangelical Lutheran Church of Green River. He is survived by his companion of 63 years, Mabel Alice Thompson Anderson; five daughters, Marilyn Howe and Gerry of Green River, Sharon Dinsdale and Ramon of Cleburne, Texas, Phyllis Close and Roger of Syracuse, Lois Adler and Bill of Levittown, Penn., and Beverly Lotito and Nick of Layton; son, Lauren Anderson and Carol of Kuna, Idaho; 16 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and half-brother, Lauren Lagan of Sioux City, Iowa. He was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Bonnie Anderson Schmidt; and his half-sister, Norma Slear Johnson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 4, 2004 KAREN MARIE CANTWELL Memorial graveside services and inurnment for Karen Marie Cantwell were at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2004, at the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The Rev. Sue Pierce conducted the services. Mrs. Cantwell, 57, of 409 I St., Rock Springs, died on Sunday, Aug. 22, 2004, at the Sage View Care Center. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Cantwell died following an illness of 10 years. She was born on May 14, 1947, in Rock Springs, the daughter of Edward and Pearl Aguirre. Mrs. Cantwell attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School with the class of 1965. She married Mike Cantwell on Oct. 8, 1972. Mrs. Cantwell worked as a telephone operator for Mountain Bell for several years. Her interests included spending time with her family, crocheting, reading, camping, traveling and the outdoors. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband, Mike Cantwell of Rock Springs; her mother, Pearl Aguirre of Rock Springs; one aunt and godmother, Lucille Aguirre of Pinedale; two sons, Joseph Bradley Cantwell and wife Jessica of Orange, Calif., and Michael Cantwell Jr. and wife Crista of Rock Springs; two daughters, Lynnette Newcomb of Phoenix and Kayce Shupe and husband Roy of Rock Springs; one brother, John Aguirre and wife Sandy of Rock Springs; one sister, Mary Jo Narramore and husband Mike of Rock Springs; eight grandchildren, Brittany, Carenann and Brandie Cantwell, all of Rock Springs, Cassidy and Chase Cantwell of Orange, Calif., and Rachel Newcomb, Jason Flemming and Christian Flemming, all of Phoenix; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Edward Aguirre in 1986; two brothers, Edward T. Aguirre Jr. in 2001 and Thomas Aguirre in 1975; her maternal grandparents, Carl and Signe Anderson; and her paternal grandparents, Edward and Juanna Aguirre. Cremation has taken place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 4, 2004 FYRN R. COON Fyrn R. Coon, 80, of 715 Saratoga Drive, Green River, died on Friday, Aug. 27, 2004 at her residence. A resident of Green River for the past 22 years and former resident of El Torro, Calif., Mrs. Coon had been in ill health for the past five years. She was born on Nov. 23, 1923, in Irving Township, Minn., the daughter of the late Fred and Ruby Hagen Ulrickson. Mrs. Coon attended schools in Minnesota. She married Harry E. Coon in St. Paul, Minn., on Jan. 27, 1945. He preceded her in death in Rock Springs on June 18, 1994. Mrs. Coon retired from J.C. Penney in 1986 after 14 years. She was the manager of shipping and receiving at the time of her retirement. She was a member of the Norland Lutheran Church in Minnesota. Her interests were spending time with her grandchildren and children. She is survived by three sons, Terry Coon and wife Patty of Alta Loma, Calif., Rick Coon and wife Kim and Scott Coon and wife Sheila, all of Green River; three daughters, Sharon Smith and husband Rod of Washoe Valley, Nev., Randie Putnam and husband Bob of Upland, Calif., and Cheryl Monnich of Loma Linda, Calif.; two sisters; 12 grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband of 50 years. Cremation has taken place. Private family services will be in Minnesota at a later date. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 4, 2004 KEVAN PTERSEN CROOK Funeral services for Kevan Petersen Crook were at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, 2004 at the LDS Stake Center in Rock Springs. Interment took place at Mountain View Cemetery, Superior. Crook, 56, died Sunday, Aug. 22, 2004, at his home after a lengthy illness. He was born March 3, 1948, in Afton, the son of Charles J. and Eva Petersen Crook. He attended Smoot Elementary and graduated from Star Valley High School with the class of 1966. He married Donna O’Banion on April 29, 1994 in Syracuse, Utah. Crook served six years in the National Guard. He had been employed as a mechanic for BJ Services, Rock Springs. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His interests included fishing and hunting. He is survived by his wife, Donna O’Banion-Crook of Superior; father, Charles J. Crook of Smoot; one son, Arlo Asevedo and wife Staci of Phoenix, Ariz.; one daughter, Sara Swanson and husband Jim of Casper; three brothers, Paul Crook and wife Nancy, Rodger Crook and wife Dora, all of Smoot, and Brent Crook and wife Linda of Centerville, Utah; two sisters, Charleen Bill and husband Edward of Preston, Idaho, and Sue Ellen Buckley and husband Danny of Smoot; four grandchildren, Adam Swanson, and Ashley, Brandon and Blake Asevedo. He was preceded in death by his mother, Eva Crook. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 4, 2004 CHRISTINA MIDA EVANS Funeral services for Christina Mida Evans were conducted on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2004, at 1 p.m. at the White Mountain LDS Chapel in Rock Springs. Bishop Robert Young conducted the services. Cremation followed the services. Mrs. Evans, 75, of 1445 Uinta Drive, Green River, died on Monday, Aug. 23, 2004, at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center where she had been a resident for the past four years. She was born on Dec. 7, 1928, the daughter of the late Robert Royal and Ethel Delores Dittmer Sparks. Mrs. Evans attended schools in Oregon. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the Fraternal Order of the Eagles, and the BPO Elks. Her interests included spending time with her family, fishing, camping, genealogy, collecting horses and cooking. She is survived by one son, Charles Miller and wife Joan or Oregon; six daughters, Linda Lockwood and husband Richard, Sandra Hawthorne and husband John, all of San Diego, Calif., Debbie Evans, Patty Mitchelson and husband Dan, all of Farson, Terri Smith and husband Steve, and Dori Stein and husband Mike, all of Rock Springs; 18 grandchildren, Richard Lockwood, Jim Lockwood, Mark Bowles, Joe Bowels, Melissa Town, Brian Hawhtorne, Jennifer Hawthorne, Amanda Hawthorne, David Bubach, Bill Mitchelson, Nicole Jones, Seth Jones, Brian Smith, Teresa Smith, Chris ThHoren, Tyler Thoren, Jennifer Quick, Ray Quick, Ricky Martinez, Andrew Calderone, Robert Calderone, Amanda Bengo, Darrell Miller and Dale Miller; and 16 great-grandchildren, McKayl Lowell, Cassidy Mitchelson, Isabel Mitchelson, Colby Jones, Carson Jones, Cree Jones, Maizee Thoren, Ighlee Thoren, Tyra Thoren, Raelynn Quick, Donovan Martinez, Mercedes Lockwood, Colt Lockwood, Kolokia Lockwood, Magnolia Town and Jonathon Town. She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Robert W. Evans Jr.; and two brothers, Robert Sparks and Ted Sparks. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 4, 2004 DONALD RAY MCDOWELL IDAHO FALLS, Idaho—Memorial services for Donald Ray McDowell were Thursday, Sept. 2, 2004, at 11 a.m. in the Mount of Olives Lutheran Church, Rock Springs, with the Rev. Robert Chapman conducting. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. McDowell, 53, of Idaho Falls, Idaho, died early Friday morning, Aug. 27, 2004, in Pocatello, Idaho. He was born on Aug. 17, 1951, in Pratt, Kan., to Robert F. and Peggy Jane Whilhite McDowell. He attended schools in Minnesota, graduating from Lindstrom Center High School. He married Cindy Benson on July 22, 1972, at Lindstrom, and they were married 25 years, divorcing in 1997. He was employed by FMC in Green River for 22 years. He recently moved to Idaho Falls selling real estate for ERA. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, camper, boater, and his interests included participating in all outdoor activities, and spending time with his family. He was a member of the Lutheran Church. He is survived by two sons, Travis and Temple McDowell of Salt Lake City, and Trenton McDowell of San Francisco, Calif.; sister, Taryn McDowell of Madison, Wis.; two grandsons, Brasher and Titan; his father of Lyman; four brothers, Jerry and Sharon McDowell of Mounds View, Minn., John and BobbiKae McDowell of Lyman, Mike and Jacqulyne McDowell of Nibbley, Utah, and Gene and Sharon McDowell of Rock Springs. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; and his mother, Peggy. Cremation has taken place. --- Deseret News, Sep 9, 2004 Louis L. Kiehm Louis L. Kiehm, 84, died September 1, 2004 at the home of his daughter in Magna, Utah. Long time resident of Rock Springs, WY and former resident of Echo, Utah, Mr. Keihm died following a lengthy illness. He was born on May 7, 1920 in Ogden, Utah, the son of Leonard and Rose Nellen Kiehm. He attended schools in Echo and Coalville and graduated from North Summitt High School in 1938. He married Helen Combe Kiehm in Ogden, Utah, October 26. 1945; she preceded him in death on December 15, 1989. Mr. Kiehm was a United Sates Army Veteran of World War II. He was employed as a salesman for Pacific Fruit & Produce for 37 years retiring in 1986. Mr. Kiehm was member of the American Legion Archie Hay Post #24, Fraternal Order of the Eagles Aerie 151, Good Sam Club, Young at Heart Senior Citizens, Wyoming Wild Life Hunter Safety, and Boy Scouts of America. His interests included hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, square dancing, traveling with the Good Sam Club, and spending time with family and friends. Survivors include five sons, Leonard Kiehm, Donald Keihm, Louis Kiehm, Stephen Kiehm, all of Rock Springs, WY; Douglas Kiehm and wife Racheal of Ellsworth, Maine; one daughter, Alicia Jones and husband Dave of Magna; 20 grandchildren and 28 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, one grandson, and two great-grandsons. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, September 11, 2004 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St. Rock Springs, WY. Military graveside service and interment will be conducted by the American Legion Archie Hay Post #24 in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call at the Vase Chapel Friday afternoon from 4 to 8 p.m. and again Saturday at the chapel one hour prior to services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 11, 2004 UNA NITSE Una Nitse, 94, a longtime Green River resident, died Sept. 2, 2004 at a Pocatello, Idaho care center following an illness. She was cremated as per her wishes. Interment was in Green River. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 18, 2004 FRANCINE PITTS Funeral services for Francine Pitts were conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2004 at the LDS Stake Center in Green River. Bishop Keith Young conducted the services. Graveside services and interment were in the Riverview Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ben Anzman, Mark Anzman, David Anzman, Mathew Anzman, Andrew Pitts and Jerey Pitts. Mrs. Pitts, 47, of 1705 Massachusetts Court, Green River, died on Sunday, Sept. 12, 2004 at her home. She had been a resident of Green River for the past 15 years and former resident of Carbondale and Rangely, Colo. Mrs. Pitts attended schools in Westminster, Colo., and was a graduate of Westminster High School with the class of 1974. She also attended Colorado School of Mines and Redrocks Community College and graduated in 1977 with an associate of science degree. She married Randy Pitts in Denver on Dec. 18, 1976. Her interests were spending time with her family, Bassett hound dogs and walking. Survivors include her husband, Randy Pitts of Green River; her parents, Joseph Roy Anzman of Denver and Iris Anzman of Littleton, Colo.; two sons, Andrew Pitts of Wheat Ridge, Colo., and Jeremy Pitts of Pasadena, Calif.; four brothers, Ben Anzman and wife Irene of Westminster, Mark Anzman and wife Laura of Carpenter, David Anzman of Denver and Matthew Anzman and wife Becky of Fort Collins, Colo.; one sister, Amy Heinrich of Lakewood, Colo.; her maternal grandmother, Dorothy Winkler of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents and her maternal grandfather. --- Casper Star Tribune, Sep 20, 2004 Albert Anselmi A memorial service for Albert Anselmi, 96, will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 22, at First Congregational Church in Rock Springs with the Rev. Harvey Joyner officiating. Inurnment will be in the Mountain View section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Cremation at the Vase White Mountain Crematory will precede the service. Friends may call at the church one hour prior to the service. The family will be receiving guests at 721 N St. in Rock Springs. He died Sept. 18, 2004, at the Sage View Care Center following a brief illness. He was a long-time resident of Rock Springs. A native of Rock Springs, he was born Aug. 2, 1908, the son of Max and Caroline Albertini Anselmi. He attended schools in Rock Springs through grade seven, then moved to Italy, where he attended school until age 18. He married Violet Rizzi Anselmi on Nov. 23, 1935, in Rock Springs. She preceded him in death Aug. 24, 2004. He was an automobile mechanic for McCurtain Motor Co. in Rock Springs for nearly 52 years until his retirement in March 1979. His interests included hunting, fishing, camping, polka dancing and pinochle. He was a member of the International Order of Odd Fellows and First Congregational Church. Survivors include one son, Ken Anselmi and his wife of Idaho Falls, Idaho; one daughter, Pat Schueler and her husband of Big Piney; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two cousins; six nephews; a sister-in-law and a brother-in-law. In addition to his wife of nearly 69 years, he was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Nora; and one infant brother. --- Sep 22, 2004 Eddie Mae Staten Eddie Mae Staten, 59, died Tuesday September 21, 2004 at her home in Rock Springs. She was born December 3, 1944 in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of L.B. and Annie Mae Gibson. Her interest included reading and babysitting her grandchildren. Survivors include two daughters, Ruthie Mae Staten of Rock Springs, and Beverly Ann Staten of Minnesota; nine brothers, Ray Gibson and wife Tilly of St. Louis, MO, Lonnie Gibson of Colorado, Milford Gibson and wife Mary of St. Louis, MO, Carson Gibson of Rock Springs, Amos Gibson and wife Kim of Rock Springs, Angelo Gibson of Rock Springs, Michael Gibson and wife Shantel of Casper, WY, Maurice Gibson and wife Robin of St. Louis, MO, and Wilbert Gibson of St. Louis, MO; five sisters, Geraldine Gibson of Illinois, Joanne Dorsey and husband Frank of Rock Springs, Rachael Gibson of Casper, WY, Rose Jackson of Casper, WY, and Pearl Vaughn of St. Louis, MO; three grandchildren, Shanieka, Lamar, and Terrence; three great-grandchildren, Tanasha, Tari, and Malachi; several aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. Cremation will take place at Fox Crematory, Rock Springs. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 25, 2004 at the New Hope Baptist Church, 513 G Street, Rock Springs with Pastor Bobby Ashley officiating. Inurnment will take place at Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery.  --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 25, 2004 ALFRED “FRITZ” ROBERT BOSCHETTO LA QUINTA, Calif.—A mass of Christian burial was celebrated for Alfred “Fritz” Robert Boschetto at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 20, 2004, at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs. The Rev. John Savio officiated. Interment was in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Boschetto, 74, of 47-665 Gertrude Way No. 49, La Quinta, Calif., died Monday, Sept. 13, 2004, in Palm Desert, Calif. A longtime resident of Rock Springs Boschetto died following a lengthy illness. He was born on Jan. 22, 1930, in Rock Springs, the son of the late Benjamin and Catherine Zotti Boschetto. Boschetto attended school in Rock Springs, and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School with the class of 1948. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran. He married the former Bonnie Jean Urban on Aug. 15, 1953 and she preceded him in death on Nov. 16, 1991. Together they raised there children, Jeanne B. Kay, Faron Boschetto and Bill Boschetto. He later married Joan Daniels Pivik in Jackson on April 2, 1983. Boschetto was the owner and operator of Ben’s Foodliner and later Boschetto’s European Market for 50 years and retired in 1994. Survivors include his wife, Joan Boschetto of Rock Springs; two sons, Faron Boschetto of Rock Springs and Bill Boschetto of Littleton, Colo.; one daughter, Jeanne Kay of Midland, Texas; one sister, Verlee Garbrecht of Rock Springs; seven grandchildren, Lindsey Kay Cox of Chapel Hill, N.C., John Kay of Louisville, Ky., Brett Boschetto of Ontario, Calif., Bobby Boschetto of Tempe, Ariz., and Justin Boschetto, Cole Boschetto and Karlee Boschetto, all of Littleton, Colo.; two stepchildren, Cindy Cheney of Conroe, Texas and Pam McGarvey of Rock Springs; six step-grandchildren, Amber Harmon of Orem, Utah, Matt Cheney of Edmunton, N.C., Audrey Wilkins of Conroe, Texas, Megan McGarvey of Rock Springs, Maren McGarvey of Cheyenne and Michael McGarvey of Rock Springs; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Bonnie Boschetto; one son, Mary Robert Boschetto; and one brother, Ben Boschetto Jr. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 25, 2004 ALTON L. HERMANSEN Funeral services for Alton L. Hermansen were conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 18, 2004, at the Union Congregational Church in Green River. The Rev. Lisa Hart conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearers were John Adams, Ryan Adams, Calvin Evans, Dennis Braithwaite, Tom Hermansen and Doug Larimore. Honorary pallbearers were Dale Morris, Jimmie Davis, Don Taylor, Tony Katana and Bill Kern. Hermansen, 88, of 437 N. First E., Green River, died on Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2004, at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River. A lifelong resident of Green River, Hermansen died following a brief illness. He was born on Nov. 22, 1915 in Green River, the son of the late Halvor and Elvina Christensen Hermansen. Hermansen attended schools in Green River and was a graduate of the Green River High School with the class of 1932. He married Ruth Ann Mortiner in Green River on Sept. 10, 1939. Hermansen was employed by the Green River Merc as a store manager for many years. He later was employed for 22 years as an administrative assistant for School District No. 2. Hermansen was a member of the Union Congregational Church and an active community leader. He was Grand Master of Humor and Good Will. Survivors include his wife, Ruth Ann Hermansen of Green River; one son, Jerry Hermansen and companion Bridget Mackey of Pinedale, one daughter, Janet Adams and husband John of Lawrence, Kan.; two sisters, Phyllis Beebe and husband Burnell of Salt Lake City, and Evelyn Bacho and husband Jim of Green River; three grandchildren, Josie Hermansen, Ryan Adams and Jennifer Myers; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother; and one sister. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 25, 2004 PERCY VALENCIA Funeral services for Percy Valencia were conducted Friday, Sept. 24, 2004 at 10 a.m. at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. The Rev. Thomas Sheridan officiated. A rosary was recited Thursday, Sept. 23, 2004 at 7 p.m. at the church. Valencia, 79, Green River, died Sept. 18, 2004 at the Wyoming Medical Center in Casper following a brief illness. He was born Oct. 15, 1924 in Green River, the son of the late Percy Sr. and Anna Valencia. He attended schools in Green River and joined the U.S. Navy at the age of 17. He graduated from Green River High School with the class of 1945 after serving four years in the South Pacific during World War II. He married the former Evaline Andrich in 1950. He was a commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Green River and the Fraternal Order of Eagles. He was also a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. He was employed for 42 years by the Union Pacific Railroad. His interests included archery, bowling, bicycling, weightlifting, fishing and working with his hands to make knives and other hand-crafted items. He was an avid health enthusiast. Survivors include his wife of Green River; two sons, Percy Mitchell Valencia and wife Beverly of Green River and Bruce Dane Valencia of Ogden, Utah; one daughter and son-in-law, Anna and Scott Jones of Green River; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three brothers; four sisters; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters. --- Casper Star Tribune, Sep 29, 2004 Shirley Jereb Funeral services for Rock Springs resident Shirley Jereb, 73, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 4, in the Rock Springs Stake Center, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, by Bishop Blaine Johnson. Interment will be in the Mountain View Section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 3, in Vase Funeral Chapel of Rock Springs; and Monday one hour prior to service-time at the stake center. She died Sept. 27, 2004, at University of Utah Medical Center, after several years of ill health. Born Aug. 25, 1931, she was the daughter of Robert and Eliza (Polson) Armstrong; was raised and educated in Rock Springs; and graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1948. On Oct. 7, 1949, she married Joseph F. Jereb in Rock Springs. She was a clerk for the Union Mercantile Co., City Market, and Home Petroleum. A member of the LDS Church, she enjoyed spending time with her family, sewing and needlework, and reading. Survivors include her husband of almost 55 years, two sons, Robert John Jereb and his wife and Donald Wayne Jereb, two daughters, Sheila Simkin and her husband and Shelley L. Hemmert, and sister, Marion Hautala, and her husband, all of Rock Springs; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; two sons, Steven Anthony and Mark Jereb; a brother, Robert Armstrong; and a sister, Evelyn Bates. --- Green River Star, Sep 29, 2004 Matilda "Tille" Genevieve Marushack Funeral services were conducted last Friday for Matilda "Tillie" Genevieve Marushack, 91, of Rock Springs. She died Sept. 19 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County following a brief illness. She was born Nov. 12, 1912 in Dawson, N.M., the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Crnich Jackovich. She attended schools here and married George Marushack in 1934. He preceded her in death in 1989. She was a member of Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church and the SNPJ Lodge. Her interests were her family, friends and crocheting. Survivors include two daughters, Rosemarie Jimenez and husband Leo of Salt Lake City, and Kathleen Rainey of Coos Bay, Ore.; seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by four sisters, Albina Shalata, Meeza Sather, Frances Crawford and Georgia Bertagnolli, and one brother, Steve Jackovich. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 2, 2004 IRVING “ROY” GAMBLE Funeral services for Irving “Roy” Gamble were conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2004 at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel in Green River. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery. Gamble, 76, of 2295 Pennsylvania Blvd., Green River, died on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2004, at the University of Utah Medical Center where he had been a patient for the past three weeks. He was a resident of Green River for the past 13 years and former resident of Rock Springs and Granger. He was born on March 1, 1928 in Diamondville, the son of the late Irving Blaine and Alison Kirkwood Gamble. Gamble attended schools in Kemmerer and graduated from the Kemmerer High School with the class of 1946. He married Nora Boan in November of 1955 and they later divorced. Gamble later married Linda Jerger in Diamondville on Jan. 27, 1973. Gamble was a U.S. Army veteran. He was employed as telegrapher for the Union Pacific Railroad in Granger for 25 years. He later worked for Stauffer Chemical as a crusher operator for 16 years and retired in 1989. His interests included hunting, fishing, playing piano, and spending time with his grandchildren. Survivors include his wife, Linda Gamble of Green River; two sons, Alan Gamble of Rock Springs and Keith Gamble of Carlin, Nev.; three daughters, Debbie Daubenspeck and husband Scott of Rock Springs, Donna Moore of West Valley City, Utah, and Brenda Miller and husband Dan of Rock Springs; one brother, Keith Gamble and wife Beverly of Greybull; one sister, Bernice Thomas and husband Virgil of LaBarge; eight grandsons; two granddaughters; five great-grandsons; one great-granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 2, 2004 ISABELLE ROSE KIRTS Funeral services for Isabelle Rose Kirts were conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 30, 2004 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Thomas McCrary conducted the services. Isabelle Rose Kirts, 4-½ month-old infant daughter of Christ and Ashley Wright Kirts, of 1221½ Lowell Ave., Rock Springs, died on Monday, Sept. 27, 2004, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. She was born on May 6, 2004 in Salt Lake City. Survivors include her parents; paternal grandparents, Charles and Elizabeth Kirts of Rock Springs, Dwight Jensen of Rock Springs, Deanna Larson of Pinedale, and Lois O. Jensen of Salt Lake City; her maternal grandparents, Monte and Tracy Wright of Lander, Gus Scheele of Lander, and Dorothy Pence and Jacque Brown, both of Lander; several aunts and uncles, including Patty and Kelly Wright of Lander, Elizabeth Wright of Rock Springs, Daniet Wright of Lander, Ericaa Mowrey of Phoenix, Chuck and Shelley Irwin of Rock Springs, and Nikki and Zeb Strange of Green River; and godparenets, Mike Beer and Jenna Johnson of Rock Springs. Cremation followed the services. --- Casper Star Tribune, Oct 4, 2004 Dennis "Den" Paul Constantino Dennis Den Paul Costantino, 57, of 2043 Carson St., Rock Springs, died Saturday, Oct. 2, 2004, at his home. He was born on Sept. 4, 1947, in Rock Springs, the son of Quinto and Aldina Costantino. He was educated in Rock Springs, attending Lowell Elementary School and Rock Springs High School. He graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1965 and attended the University of Wyoming. He left college for a time to enlist and train in the Army Reserves. He returned to college and graduated with a bachelor of arts degree in 1971. He also served six years in the National Guard. Costantino married Becky Moore in Douglas on Dec. 19, 1970. They moved to Rock Springs in August of 1971 where they lived until his death. He owned and operated Dens Place, a mens clothing store, in Rock Springs, from August 1972 until September of 1990. During that time, he also opened and operated three womens clothing stores, Dens Other Place, Woodnote and the Brass Oak. Costantino earned his Realtors license and sold real estate in Sweetwater County for a year. He started in local economic development as a volunteer, and was instrumental in the formation of the Sweetwater Economic Development Association by combining Rock Springs and Green River local volunteer groups. In 1991 he became the first director for SWEDA, and in 1999 he joined the newly established Wyoming Business Council, where he worked until the time of his death. Costantino worked in Cheyenne most of the past five years. He served as president of the Rock Springs Chamber of Commerce, as president of the Wyoming Economic Devel-opment Association and as chairman of the Wyoming Envir-onmental Quality Council. He was deeply involved in youth athletics for many years in Rock Springs and coached Young American Football and Little League Baseball. He supported Rock Springs High School sports and followed the teams when his daughter, Vicki, was a cheerleader and when his son, Tony, played basketball and track. He was a volunteer coach for the high school basketball team during the summers while his son was on the high school team. He was a lifetime member of the University of Wyoming Alumni Association and a longtime member of Cowboy Joe Club. He had season tickets to UW football and UW basketball for many years. Among his interests was golf. He played in South Africa, Canada, England and Ireland, in addition to Hawaii and many other states in the United States. His goal was to play every golf course in Wyoming and had completed all but 18 courses at the time of his death. He is survived by his wife, Becky Costantino of Rock Springs; one daughter, Vicki Hulstrom and husband Matt of Lafayette, Colo.; one son, Tony Costantino of Denver; his mother, Aldina Costantino of Rock Springs; one sister, Linda Dahl and husband Mike of Green River; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Eddie and Rhoda Moore; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Vicki Tillard and Marty Tillard; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Frank Moore and Elaine Moore, Vern Moore and Tami Moore and Parker Moore and Karen Moore, all of Douglas; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Quinto; his grandparents, Rocco and Appolonia Costantino and Tony and Linda Ferdani; cousin, Dick Costantino; and numerous aunts and uncles. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2004, at the First Congregational Church, 1273 Adams Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Harvey Joyner will officiate. Interment will be in the St. Josephs Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday afternoon and evening until 8 p.m. at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs, and at the church Wednesday morning one hour prior to services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 9, 2004 MARY COUNTS Funeral services for Mary Counts were conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2004 at the Monroe Avenue Baptist Church in Green River. The Rev. Roy Black and Kevin Miller conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery. Pallbearers were Michael Wengert, Bill Wengert, Kevin Miller, Don Cuthbertson, Randy Toole, Bryan Carroll, Brad Francis and Arly Jordan. Mrs. Counts, 55, of 2220 Pennsylvania Blvd., Green River, died at 3:40 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2004, at the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City. A longtime resident of Green River, Mrs. Counts died following a sudden illness. She was born on April 9, 1949 in Cape Girardeau, Mo., the daughter of W.G. and Blondeena Barrett Moore. Mrs. Counts attended schools in Farmington, Mo., and was a 1967 graduate of the Farmington High School. She also attended Mineral Area Community College in Park Hills, Mo. She married Gary D. Counts in Farmington on Dec. 6, 1969. Mrs. Counts was a member of Monroe Avenue Baptist Church and Order of the Eastern Star. Her interests included camping, traveling, cooking and reading the Bible. Survivors include her husband, Gary D. Counts of Green River; her mother, Blondeena Moore of Marquand, Mo.; one son, Scott Counts and wife Ginger of Green River; one daughter, Jennifer Anderson and husband Brian of Encampment; one brother, Mark Moore and wife Michelle of Marquand; six grandchildren, Casey Trujillo, Keith Trujillo, Haden Counts, Megan Counts, Dayne Anderson and Michael Anderson; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 9, 2004 JOANNE GINGRAS A memorial service for Joanne Gingras was conducted at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 6, 2004, at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Mrs. Gingras, 77, of 3723 Madison Drive, Rock Springs, died at 10:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 1, 2004 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A longtime resdietn of Rock Springs, Mrs. Gingras died following a brief illness. She was born on Dec. 8, 1926 in Woodville, Ohio, the daughter of Columbus V. and Lillian Ladd. Mrs. Gingras spent her childhood years in Woodville and Elmore, Ohio, where she attended school. She married Max Carl Hemminger of Gibsonburg, Ohio in 1943. They resided in Jacksonville, Fla., where he was stationed with the U.S. Navy. They later divorced. In 1975 she married Hector Gingras of Montreal, Canada. They lived in Rock Springs and together they managed Springview Manor Apartments for several years. Her interests included spending time with her family and grandchildren, reading, and working crossword puzzles. Survivors include two sons, Bobby Hemminger and wife Sue of Bradenton, Fla., and Max Hemminger Jr. of Pima, Ariz.; one daughter, Cynthia Schofield and husband Leslie of Manila, Utah; one sister, Lauris Rockwood of Naples, Fla.; seven grandchildren, Stephanie Bernard, Chris Freeman, Melissa Butler, Jay Schofield, Robert Hemminger, Carol Hemminger and Raymond Hemminger; 15 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and two brothers, Merle and Paul Ladd. Cremation has taken place. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 9, 2004 JUNE BENNA HARRISON Services for June Benna Harrison were at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, 2004, at the (Little Log Church) Memorial Church on the Oregon Trail in Eden Valley. Interment took place next to her husband, Paul, in the Eden Valley Cemetery in Farson. Mrs. Harrison, 86, died in her sleep early Sept. 28, 2004, at Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River. She was born Sept. 1, 1918, in Oskolousa, Mo., the daughter of Sydney Benna and Elizabeth Powers. She was a resident of Sweetwater County for most of her life having lived as a young girl in Winton and then moving to Eden Valley where her mother, Elizabeth Andrews, homesteaded a small farm in 1926. She attended and graduated from the local two-room school in Eden Valley. She married Paul H. Harrison of Winnsboro, Texas, on June 13, 1942 in San Francisco, Calif., just before Mr. Harrison was shipped overseas with the U.S. Army. During World War II she ran the Eden Valley Post Office and general store from1943 until 1946 at which time she moved to her husband’s duty station with the U.S. Army in Monterey, Calif. In 1949, she and her husband, along with their tow young daughters, returned to Eden Valley and the family farm where they built and ran the Log Cabin Service, a country general store and gas station which evolved into a restaurant. She eventually ventured into the clothing business with the Stylish Stout Shop. Mrs. Harrison expanded her clothing business to a second shop in Rock Springs. She eventually closed the Log Cabin Service in Eden Valley, purchased and moved into her current home on Park Street in Rock Springs. The Stylish Stout Shop was permanently closed in 1991 so that Mrs. Harrison could care for her ailing husband full time until his death in January of 1993. She is survived by her two daughters, Shelia Harrison of Rock Springs and Frances “Pat” Curtis of Thomastown, Maine; her grandchildren, Paul Hodges and Jennifer Gaviotis of Rock Springs; John Hodges of Sheridan; Charles and Darryl Jaget of Pennsylvania, and Susan Jaget of California; and 14 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Paul Harrison; her parents, John and Elizabeth Andrews; two brothers, Eugene Benna and Jack Andrews; and one sister, Elaine Pelfhrey. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 9, 2004 MARY A. LINDSEY A memorial services for Mary A. Lindsey was conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, 2004, at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. The Rev. Wayne M. Graham conducted the services. Mrs. Lindsey, 84, of 1660 Blair Ave., Rock Springs, died at 4:55 a.m. Friday, Sept. 24, 2004, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient for the past eight days. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Lindsey had been in ill health for the past year and one half. She was born in Greenhow Flats on April 23, 1919, the daughter of James W. and Pearl Finch Graham. She married Harold L. Lindsey in Manila, Utah on Nov. 5, 1939 and he preceded her in death on July 17, 1977. Her interests included spending time with her family and living on the family ranch. Survivors include one brother, Stanley James Graham of Bloomfield, N.M.; three sisters, Ruth Anderson and husband Matt of Rock Springs, Frances Taylor and husband Allen, and Hazel Graham, all of Riverton; several nieces and nephews; and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; three brothers, Joseph William Graham, Tom Graham and Buzz Graham; and two nephews, Larry Graham and Waylon Graham. Cremation has taken place. --- Green River Star, Oct 13, 2004 Nelda Marshall Nelda Marshall, 69, Reliance, died Oct. 10 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County following a brief illness. She was born Sept. 10, 1935, in Medicine, Texas, the daughter of the late John and Dora Wren Scribner. She attended schools in Texas and moved to Rock Springs where she worked as a cashier at the 24-Hour C Store. Her interests included bingo, going to Wendover to gamble and her dogs. Survivors include her companion Earl Brightwell; one son and daughter-in-law, Johnny and Lois Thompson of Greenville, S.C.; three daughters, Marsha Taylor of Oklahoma City, Rhonda Russell, and Teena Bucho and husband Ken, all of Rock Springs; two brothers, John Scribner of Alaska and Jack Scribner of Anna, Texas; seven grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; several cousins, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Carla Thompson; two sisters, Dell Donovan and Betty Layton; one son, Bruce Thompson and one grandson, Johnathon Smith. Following cremation, a memorial service will be conducted Friday at 10 a.m. at the Vase Funeral Chapel where friends may call one hour before services. Inurnment will be in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. The family suggest donations be made to Cowboys Against Cancer. --- Green River Star, Oct 13, 2004 Debra Ann Swick Debra Ann Swick, 51, Rock Springs, died Oct. 7 at her her home following a lengthy illness. She was born May 25, 1953 in Chicago, the daughter of Art and Barbara Hayes. She attended schools there and graduated in 1971. She married Thomas Allen Swick in Rock Springs Dec. 31, 1988. Her interests included spending time with her grandchildren, playing bingo and collecting magnets. Survivors include her husband; one son and daughter-in-law, William and Chris Brooks of Corpus Christi, Texas; two daughters and sons-in-law, Laurie and Bill McComsey of Riverton, and Leslie and Chris Seymour of Evanston; one stepson, Edward Swick and wife Deannann of Rock Springs; one stepdaughter, Lorie Alderson and husband Gus of Green River; two brothers, Kevin Hayes of Littleton, Colo. and Robert Hayes of Las Vegas; 12 grandchildren, several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father; two brothers, Jerry and Ronald Hayes, and her paternal and maternal grandparents. Funeral services were conducted this morning at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment was in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Casper Star Tribune, Oct 15, 2004 Earl Miller Funeral services for Rock Springs resident Earl Miller, 70, will be conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 19, in Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Military graveside services will be in the Mountain View Section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Visitation will be from noon to 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 18; and Tuesday morning until service-time. He died Oct. 14, 2004. Born Dec. 2, 1933, in Greeley, Colo., he was the son of Floyd and Annie (Lindenmier) Miller. He was a maintenance supervisor for OCI for many years. A member of American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24, he enjoyed fishing, camping, hunting, playing pool, spending time with his family, and taking his grandchildren out to eat. Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Delores; son, Mitchell Miller, and his wife of Rock Springs; sister, Marilyn Schneider, and her husband of Arizona; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Harvey Miller. --- Oct 18, 2004 Gene Lewis Gamble Graveside services for McKinnon resident Gene Lewis Gamble, 71, will be conducted at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 19, in Riverview Cemetery in Green River by Bishop John Wilde. He died Oct. 12, 2004, at his home. Born June 12, 1933, in Rock Springs, he was the son of Earl and Alta (Stoll) Gamble; was raised and educated in McKinnon and Green River; and graduated from Green River High School in 1951. He was a self-employed rancher; enjoyed cowboying and rodeoing; and was known as a fine cowboy and calf-roper. Survivors include two sons, William Earl and George B. Gamble, both of McKinnon; three daughters, Ann Marie Anderson of Corvallis, Ore., Laura Jean Hogan of Beaverton, Ore., and Mary Sue Madrishin of Moses Lake, Wash.; a sister-in-law; 26 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; a niece; and three great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Robert and Bill Gamble. --- Wyoming Tribune-Eagle, Oct 18, 2004 Lurline M. Brown ROCK SPRINGS Lurline M. Brown, 85, died Wednesday, Oct. 13, 2004, at her daughter’s home in Rock Springs. Mrs. Brown was born March 11, 1919, in Phoenix, the daughter of Earl and Maybelle Grothe Cox Archer. She attended schools is Cisco, Texas, and graduated from Cisco High School with the class of 1934. On Jan. 15, 1938, she married James A. Brown in Cisco, Texas. He preceded her in death on Dec. 17, 1981. She was a member of the Womens Club and the Christian Womens Club. She attended the First United Methodist Church, Rock Springs Evangelical Free Church and First Assembly of God Church in Rock Springs. Her interests included crafts, homemaking, reading, and visiting with family and friends. Survivors include two sons, Jack L. Brown and wife Linda, and James T. Brown and wife Kay; two daughters, Sue Milligan and husband Larry, and Avis Dunkin and husband Ed, all of Rock Springs; one brother, Melvin Archer of Ocala, Fla.; six grandchildren, Jason Brown, Sonya Hieb, Justin Dunkin, Craig Dunkin, Deshon Williams and Cindy Milligan; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, James A. Brown; her mother, Maybelle Grothe; and two brothers, Audrey Archer and Hosea Archer. Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 18, 2004, at the First United Methodist Church, 1515 Edgar St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Sue Pierce and Rev. Harry Johnson will officiate. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 19, 2004 Imogene Bardtrief Imogene Bardtrief, 88, of 1211 Wyoming St., Rock Springs, died on Monday, Oct. 18, 2004, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient for the past week. She was born on Sept. 12, 1916, in Mulberry, Kan., the daughter of the late John Casselman and Jenny Moore. Mrs. Bardtrief attended schools in Ideal, Colo., Dines and Green River. She graduated at the age of 16 from Green River High School in 1933. She married Joe Parr in 1936 and they later divorced. She later married Edgar L. Bardtrief Sr. in Rock Springs on Dec. 17, 1966, and he preceded her in death on Jan. 10, 1993. Many people remember her as the voice of KVRS, Rock Springs radio. For 25 years, beginning in 1943, she projected to the community as the office manager, announcer, engineer, and station manager. She was one of the first female news announcers in the country. This is Imogene, with Noon News, was familiar to all, as was her popular Hometown Reporter, where mine schedules were given. Mrs. Bardtrief was a member of the Rock Springs Evangelical Free Church, Rock Springs Womans Club, Young-at-Heart Senior Citizens Center, and Fraternal Order of the Eagles Auxiliary. She was on various committees throughout her life, including the Sweetwater County Centennial Committee. Mrs. Bardtrief volunteered at Sage View Care Center and Rock Springs Historical Museum. She was also Grand Marshal of the Red Desert Round-Up. Her interests were crocheting and spending time with her family and many friends. Survivors include two sons, John T. Parr and wife Erlys of Rock Springs, and Clayton Parr and wife Annabelle of Draper, Utah; one stepson, Edgar I. Bardtrief Jr. and wife Anita; two stepdaughters, Georgia Higgins and husband Bruce of Temecula, Calif., and Marsha Chester and husband Terry; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 22, 2004, at Rock Springs Evangelical Free Church, 125 Firestone Road, Rock Springs. The Rev. Richard Carlson will conduct the services. Friends may call at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs, Thursday afternoon and evening until 8 p.m. Private family graveside services will also be conducted. The family and friends of Imogene Bardtrief will be welcome on Thursday afternoon from 3-6 p.m. at 1211 Wyoming St., Rock Springs. --- Casper Star Tribune, Oct 21, 2004 John Thelen Military graveside services for Rock Springs resident John Thelen, 79, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 22, by American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24 in Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park Cemetery in Rock Springs. He died Oct. 16, 2004, at Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs. Born Jan. 26, 1925, he was the son of Frank and Valeria Thelen; was raised and educated in Shelby, Neb.; and graduated from high school in 1943. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. On Oct. 10, 1953, he married Viola Volf in Burwell, Neb. She preceded him in death on Oct. 28, 1982, after 29 years of marriage. A resident of Rock Springs since 1970, he was a pipefitter at Jim Bridger Power Plant for many years and retired in 1984. His interests included hunting and fishing. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, Fraternal Order of Eagles, and the B.P.O. Elks. Survivors include two daughters, Sherry Buffington of Bryant, Ark., and Charisse Thelen; brother, Frank Thelen of Salina, Kan.; two sisters, Margaret Gabriel of California and Karen Hinrichs of Columbus, Neb.; and three grandchildren. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his parents; and a sister, Dolores Lux. --- Aaron Boyd Huffstetler Funeral services for Farson resident Aaron Boyd Huffstetler, 63, will be conducted at 10 a.m. today, Oct. 20, in Farson-Eden High School by the Rev. Daniel Gilbert. He died Oct. 15, 2004. Graveside services will begin shortly after noon Thursday, Oct. 21, in Yampa, Colo., Cemetery, with the Rev. Ron Krey officiating. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to noon in Yampa Congregational Church. Born May 31, 1941, in Steamboat Springs, Colo., he was the son of Bufford and Doris (Norman) Huffstetler; was raised on a ranch near Yampa; and graduated from high school there in 1959. He studied agriculture at Colorado State University in Fort Collins in 1960 and 1961, then left school to pursue a career in showing livestock at the national level, traveling throughout the United States. After returning home to work on the ranch, he married and had three children. In June 1977, the family moved to Farson, where he began his career as a salesman in the oil and gas industry. He established Aaron's Water Service Inc. in 1997. His interests included elk-hunting, fly-fishing, gardening, and history. He had a lifetime commitment to 4-H, from member to leader; and was a generous and influential member of the Farson community. He loved life and continually looked forward to the next adventure. Survivors include two brothers, Bruce Huffstetler and his wife of Riverton and Dwight Huffstetler of Yampa; son, Mark Huffstetler of Farson; daughter, Susan Orozco, and her husband of Farson; three grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his son, John; and grandparents. Memorials to Cowboys Against Cancer, P.O .Box 103, Green River, WY 82935; or any Farson-Eden youth organization. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 23, 2004 CLARA R. BAIRD Graveside memorial services and interment for Clara R. Baird were conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2004, at the Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs. Mrs. Baird, 87, former longtime resident of Rock Springs, died on Oct. 2, 2004, after a sudden illness. She had been living for the past seven years at Fredericka Manor Care Facility in Chula Vista, Calif. She was born on Aug. 22, 1917, in Frontier, the daughter of David and Edith Butte Faddis. Mrs. Baird attended schools in Wyoming including the University of Wyoming in Laramie. She became a teacher in 1941, and taught school for one year in a train caboose located in a small railroad station in Aspen Tunnel. During World War II she worked as a machinist helper for the Union Pacific Railroad in Green River. Mr. and Mrs. Baird were longtime members of the Rock Springs business community, owning and operating both the Park-Vu and Library grocery stores. Survivors include her son, Terry Baird and wife Pat of San Diego; two grandsons, Brian and Scott of San Diego; several nieces and nephews; and many great-nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Sterling “Jack” Baird. Cremation has taken place. --- Fox Funeral Home, Oct 26, 2004 Marilyn Alice Miller Marilyn Alice Miller, 78,of Rock Springs died Monday October 25, 2004 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, Rock Springs. Marilyn was born March 18, 1926 in Midwest, Wyoming the daughter of Theodore and Inez Wages Moffett. She attended schools in Sheridan, Wyoming. On October 19, 1942 she married Edward H. Miller in Hardin, Montana. He preceded her in death in 1975. Her interest included her grandkids, crocheting, reading, camping, gardening, outdoors, canning, and ranching. Marilyn and her husband ranched in Sheridan, Wyoming for 32 years. Survivors include one son, Edward Miller and wife Ronda of Gillette, Wyoming; three daughters, Carolyn Lee Halstead and husband Lester Roger of Rock Springs, Sandra Kay Holt and husband Roy of Baggs, Wyoming, Evonne Christine Colvin of Rock Springs; ten grandchildren, Robin Halstead, Alice Ione Wood, David Halstead, Ambrose Floate, Michael Miller, Matthew Miller, Mark Miller, Martin Miller, Stacy Colvin, and Shelby Colvin; sixteen great-grandchildren, Jordan J. Halstead, Cammeron Scott Colley, Karen Elizabeth Wood, Johnathan Lee Neuenschwander, Braden Halstead, Whitney Mayer, Kailey Mayer, Kristin V. Floate, Alicia M. Floate, Jennifer N. Floate, Tanner Miller, William Miller, Christian Miller, Ryan Gross, Sarah Gross, Matthew Gross. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Edward H. Miller, and great-grandson Justin Schrimmer. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday October 29, 2004 at Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs where friends may call 6-8 p.m. Thursday and one hour prior to services on Friday. Eddie Kiggan officiating. Interment will take place at Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Norma Ellen Buckles Gamble Mass of Christian Burial for Green River resident Norma Ellen (Buckles) Gamble, 83, will be celebrated at 11 a.m. today, Oct. 26, at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Green River by Fr. Tom Sheridan. Interment will be in Riverview Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to service-time. She died Oct. 23, 2004, at Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River. Born Feb. 7, 1921, in Green River, she was the daughter of Henry Edward "Buck" and Sarah Ellen "Sadie" (McConaghy) Buckles of Reliance. A lifelong resident of Sweetwater County, she moved at age 2 to Reliance with her parents and was raised and educated there. She was a member of the town's first aid team, which is comparable to today's mine rescue teams in Sweetwater County. After graduating as valedictorian of Reliance High School class of 1938, she received a normal diploma in elementary education from the University of Wyoming in 1940 and finally completed her degree in 1964. She started her teaching career in Burntfork in 1940 and initially lived with Jerrine Rupert and her stepfather, Clyde Stewart; Jerrine was the daughter of Wyoming author Elinor Pruitt Stewart, who wrote "Letters of a Woman Homesteader." She met Robert "Bob" Gamble while teaching in Burntfork and they were married Feb. 21, 1942, in Randolph, Utah. A schoolteacher for more than 39 years in the Burntfork and McKinnon area, she taught kindergarten through eighth grade at various times and served as head teacher for many years. She was initiated into the Order of Eastern Star in 1940 by her mother, who was worthy matron, and received a 50-year pin in 1990. A member of the first county fair board in 1947, she was secretary of the 4-H Council in the 1950s and a 4-H leader for many years. She helped organize the Sweetwater Cowbelles and served as president for five years. In 1987, she was chosen homemaker of the year and, in 1998, was nominated for cattleperson of the year. In 1990, she was co-chairman of the McKinnon Centennial Celebration; and, with Francie Anderson, co-authored "Links to the Past," an anthology of memories of the citizens of Burntfork and McKinnon. She was given the Susan J. Quealy award in 1991 for outstanding leadership in the Extension Home Economics Program and was on the advisory board of Western Wyoming Community College in Rock Springs. She began her haying career with a team mowing hay and retired as a hydra-loader operator. Her passion was fishing with her grandsons, using her own hand-tied flies. Also, she spent hours preparing clues for an annual family treasure hunt at Easter. Survivors include her daughter, Karen Lewis of Green River; three grandsons; four great-grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; a great-great-granddaughter; and eight nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband; son-in-law; parents; three sisters, infant Rachel Eldora, Ione Belle Jacobs and Rachel McConaghy Jorgensen; two brothers, Harry Edward and John Warren Buckles; two brothers-in-law; and her husband's parents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 30, 2004 ELLEN JUNE WORKMAN STEWART OGDEN, Utah—Funeral services for Ellen June Workman Stewart were on Monday, Oct. 25, 2004, at 1 p.m. at Myers Mortuary Chapel in Ogden. Graveside services were Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2004 at 1 p.m. at the McKinnon Cemetery. Mrs. Stewart, 86, died on Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2004, at the Washington Terrace Nursing Center. She was born June 4, 1918 in Mountain Home, Utah to Robert James and Donettie Smith Workman. She married Eldred Tolman Stewart on March 11, 1939. They were late sealed in the Ogden Temple. They raised and later adopted Connie Lou Taylor, her niece. Mrs. Stewart was a longtime resident of Green River and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. For the last four years, she was cared for at the Washington Terrance Nursing Center. She had a creative mind and a talent for art. She taught herself to paint and decorate cakes and wrote poetry. She is survived by two grandsons, Steven Lawson of New Orleans and Lee Lawson of Rock Springs; several great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eldred; her daughter, Connie; her grandson, Mark Lawson; her parents; two brothers and three sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 30, 2004 ADRIAN LELL Funeral services for Adrian Lell were conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 23, 2004 at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel in Green River. The Rev. Russ Daines conducted the services. Cremation followed. Lell, 47, of 45 Purple Sage Road Space No. 84, Rock Springs, died on Monday Oct. 18, 2004. He was born on Feb. 24, 1957 in Abingdon, Va., the son of Jack Lell and Sue Peterson. Lell attended schools in Augusta, Ga. His interests included hunting, fishing and camping. Survivors include his father, Jack Lell and stepmother, Rose of Rock Springs; one daughter, Cheryl of Alabama; one brother, Darrell Lell and wife Jessica of Green River; three sisters, Judy Peterson and husband Brent of Green River, Debra Kight of Green River and Jane Taylor and husband Ted of Grand Junction, Colo.; one grandson, Matthew of Alabama; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother; one brother, Martin Doust;a nd one brother-in-law, Alan Kight. --- Fox Funeral Home, Nov 1, 2004 Gloria E. McIntosh Gloria E. McIntosh, 79, of Rock Springs died Sunday October 31, 2004 at her home. Gloria was born October 11, 1925 in Rock Springs, Wyoming the daughter of Percy and Elizabeth Fenus Crofts. She attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School with the class of 1945. On September 1, 1946 she married Donald McIntosh in Rock Springs, Wyoming. He preceded her in death. She was a member of the NRA. Her interests included hunting, fishing, camping, gardening, crafts, bowling, wildlife, nature, tying flies for fishing, and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survivors include two daughters, Marilyn Kay Warren and husband Bruce, and Gloria Elizabeth Cederdahl all of Rock Springs, Wyoming; eight grandchildren, David McIntosh, John McIntosh, Michell Ewart and husband Shawn, Tracy Warren, Julaire Warren, Michael Schurman and wife Andrea, Paul Schurman and wife Shannon, Tammy Sundberg and husband Jeremy; six great-grandchildren, Jacob and Hunter Sundberg, Johnathon Schurman, Skylar and Evelyn Ewart, and Tommy Guenther; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Percy and Elizabeth Crofts, her husband Donald McIntosh, one brother William Crofts, and one son David P. McIntosh. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday November 5, 2004 at Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, where friends may call 5-8 p.m. Thursday and one hour prior to services. Pastor Lisa Hart officiating. Interment will be at the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Casper Star Tribune, Nov 2, 2004 Delbert J. Covert Funeral services for Rock Springs resident Delbert J. Covert, 83, will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 5, at First Assembly of God Church in Rock Springs by the Rev. Jesse Ybarra. Military graveside services will be in the Mountain View Section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, in Vase Funeral Chapel of Rock Springs; and Friday one hour prior to service-time at the church. He died Oct. 30, 2004, at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City. Born July 7, 1921, in Rock Springs, he was the son of Jack Alma and Olive (Campbell) Covert; was raised and educated there; and graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1940. He attended mechanic school in Kansas City, Kan. During World War II, he served in the U.S. Navy. He was a longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Idaho Falls, Idaho; and California. A laborer in the steel industry for many years, he retired in 1978. Survivors include eight nephews and nieces, including James and Jack Penoff, Thomas Covert, Julia Motto, Barbara Eden and Linda Sue Nellen, all of Rock Springs, and Dennis Covert of San Diego. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and a sister. --- Craig Daily Press, Nov 3, 2004 William Edward “Bill” Allen William Edward “Bill” Allen, longtime Browns Park, Utah/Colorado cattle rancher and resident of Rock Springs, Wyo. and Vernal, Utah, died Oct. 31, 2004, at his home in Vernal. He was 91. Allen was born July 10, 1913, in Cedarview, Utah, he was the fourth of five children born to the union of Warren Leslie Allen, Jr. and Elnora (Green) Allen. His mother’s great-grandparents were Mormon settlers who came west to Utah in 1852 with the Pioneer Handcart Company. From before the age of 10, Allen earned his own living and helped support the rest of his family by herding sheep, putting up hay, and doing other ranch jobs in the Vernal area while also regularly attending school. As a teenager, he made his way over Diamond Mountain to the valley of Browns Park, Utah, and went to work on the C.M. Taylor Ranch. On Sept. 22, 1932, he married Taylor’s daughter, Marie. Together the couple cherished a pioneer lifestyle and built a successful cattle ranching operation called Allen Livestock, while lovingly raising a large family. Keeping the ranch headquarters in Browns Park, they owned the Brown’s Park Livestock Ranch, the Toothatcher Ranch at Encampment, Wyo., and the Red Creek Ranch, located just northeast of Brown’s Park in Wyoming. Also, for many years, they leased the Patjanella Ranch east of Browns Park in Colorado. After his wife Marie’s death in 1975, Allen married Ella (Gurr) Shiner and moved to Vernal. However, he remained involved with the family cow/calf and yearling operation with his youngest son Robert Carl “Bob” Allen until Bob’s death in 1993. At that time, Allen’s cattle ranching way of life came to an end. In 2000, Allen’s wife, Ella, passed away. Throughout the years, Allen enjoyed sharing his knowledge about Browns Park’s outlaw past and telling about ranching there, in days gone by, and he was often interviewed and quoted. He starred in a television documentary about Browns Park and appeared in books and magazines. His life story is prominently featured in the book, “The Romantic and Notorious History of Browns Park,” written by his daughter. Allen is survived by his children, Lucille (Bill) Fleming, Charles (Mieko) Allen, William L. Allen, Nonie Allen, and Diana (Mike) Kouris; his grandchildren, David Fleming, Nancy Jerome, Nina Garland, Lance Allen, Tonja Bell, William “Billy” Allen, Candace Lewis, Marie Rosenllini, Brent David, Ginger Wheeler, Rick Allen, Nick Kouris; 12 great grandchildren; sisters Verda Bachelor, and Winona Foarr; and brothers, Gale Christensen, Jay Christensen and Neil Christensen. Allen was preceded in death by his parents; step-father Joseph Emanuel Christensen; his wives; Marie Allen and Ella Allen; three children, Billie Dee Allen, Barbara Lee Allen, and Robert Carl Allen; two sisters, Lela Bae and Zora Gurr, and one brother, Delphus Allen. Funeral services will be held Monday, Nov. 8, 2004, at 11:00 a.m. at the Vernal 1st Ward LDS Chapel at 850 West 100 North in Vernal, Utah. Family and friends may attend a viewing Sunday evening, Nov. 7, 2004 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Thomson-Blackburn Vernal Mortuary and one hour prior to the services at the chapel. After a luncheon, family and friends will travel to Browns Park where he will be laid to rest at 3:30 p.m. in the Allen family cemetery in Browns Park, Utah, under the direction of Thomson-Blackburn Vernal Mortuary. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Uintah Basin Hospice, 26 West 200 North (78-15), Roosevelt, Utah 84066. --- Green River Star, Nov 3, 2004 William J. McGovern William J. McGovern, 75, Rock Springs, died Oct. 29 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River following a lengthy illness. He was born Aug. 14, 1929, in Columbine, Wyo., the son of Robert and Mary Thompson McGovern. He attended schools in Casper and married Patricia Eriksson in San Diego. They later divorced. He joined the U.S. Navy in 1948 and served as aviation fireman until he was assigned to the USS Hornet and served as an aviation hydraulics and welding instructor. He later attended flight school and became a flight engineer on antisubmarine aircraft. He was awarded the National Defense Medal, Bronze Star, Good Conduct Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Vietnam Service Medal and many other medals. He retired from the Navy in 1968. He then returned to Wyoming and worked for Mountain Fuel Supply for 13 years, retiring in 1990. He was a member of the Holy Catholic community, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Fleet Reserve and the American Legion. Survivors include three sons; Thomas McGovern of Bremerton, Wash., Michael McGovern and wife Linda, and Richard McGovern and wife Kelly, all of Rock Springs; one daughter, Theresa McGovern of Redmond, Wash.; one sister, Bea Moon of Glenrock; 10 grandchildren, two nieces and three nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and one sister. Funeral services will be conducted tomorrow at 11 a.m. at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs, Father Tom Sheridan officiating. Friends may call at the chapel until time of services. The family suggests memorials be made to Saint Jude's Children's Hospital or the Hospice of Sweetwater County. --- Donald L. Rushing Donald L. Rushing, 77, of Green River, died Sunday, Oct. 31, 2004, at his home in Green River. He was born June 2, 1927, in Chandler, Ariz., the son of James Calvin Clayton and Alie May Saunders Rushing. He attended schools in Springer, Okla. On Oct. 27, 1972, he married Sheri Lynn Shepard in Evanston. He was a veteran of World War II and Vietnam, serving in the Marine Corps and the Korean War serving in the Merchant Marines. He was employed as an ironworker, retiring after 57 years. He was a member of Ironworkers Union Local 27. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His interests included rock hunting, fishing, camping, hunting, gardening, and his grandchildren. Rushing was the oldest active ironworker in the United States. Survivors include two sons, Donald Lee Rushing Jr. and wife Nichole of Riverton, and Darin Ray Rushing and wife Susan of Ogden, Utah; seven daughters, Jeannie Rushing of Salt Lake City, Pamala Redmond and husband Max of Duchesne, Utah, Susan Rushing of Salt Lake City, Tami Anderson and husband Les of Denver, Mary Dawn Dovell and husband Doug of Canton, Ga., Hollie Rushing of New York City, and Heidi Rushing of San Diego, Calif.; two sisters, Donna Erwin and husband Vern of Modesto, Calif., and Anita Schneider of Oregon; 22 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, James Rushing, Robert Rushing and Stan Rushing; father-in-law, Cecil Shepard; and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, 2004, at the Green River LDS Chapel, 1000 W. Fourth N., Green River, where friends may call one hour prior to services. Interment will be in the Riverview Cemetery, Green River. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 6, 2004 CAROL JENKINS A mass of Christian burial was celebrated for Carol Jenkins at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 5, 2004, at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs. A parish rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 4, 2004, at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park Cemetery. Ms. Jenkins, 61, of 813 Maple St., Rock Springs, died on Friday, Oct. 29, 2004, at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Ms. Jenkins had been in ill health for the past four years. She was born on March 3, 1943, in Rolla, N.D., the daughter of Armand and Anne Grandboise Grenier. Ms. Jenkins attended schools at Stephan Catholic School in Pierre, S.D. and Anaheim, Calif. She married Richard Jenkins in October of 1975 in Reliance and they later divorced. Ms. Jenkins was employed as a facilitator at Southwest Counseling Service for several years when ill health forced her retirement in 2000. Her interests included spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was an avid sports fan, enjoying football and NASCAR. She was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Community. Survivors include her former husband, Richard Jenkins of Rock Springs; her mother, Anna Grenier of Rock Springs; two sons, Mike Jenkins and companion Christi Weskamp and Cory Jenkins, all of Rock Springs; three daughters, Kim Ensign and husband Scott, Adrienne Hernandez and husband Robert, and Tracy Jenkins and companion Jaime Cano, all of Rock Springs; two brothers, Gordon H. Grenier and wife Connie and Curtis A. Grenier, all of Rock Sprigs; three sisters, Jennifer Marie Cordova of Portland, Ore., Mary Ellis of Arvada, Colo., and Gale Farless of Rock Springs; 13 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 6, 2004 ETHEL LOUISE MORRIS Funeral services for Ethel Louise Morris were conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 30, 2004, at the St. John’s Episcopal Church in Green River. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery. Mrs. Morris, 86, of 351 Hillcrest Way, Green River, died on Tuesday, Oct. 26, 2004, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A lifelong resident of Green River, Mrs. Morris died following a brief illness. She was born on Feb. 3, 1918 in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Robert and Mary Nelson Hill. Mrs. Morris attended schools in Green River and was a graduate from the Green River High School in 1936. She married Dale J. Morris on June 7, 1936 in Provo, Utah. Mrs. Morris was employed by the Union Pacific Railroad for 27 years and retired as chief clerk to the district foreman. She was a member of the St. John’s Episcopal Church, past matron of the Order of the Eastern Star, Sweetwater County Historical Society, U.P. Old Timers Club, Golden Hour Senior Citizens, We Moderns Bridge Club, Merry Eight Pinochle Club, past Girl Scout leader and was responsible for the first Girl Scout Cookie Sales in Green River. She was the director of Saint John’s Thrift Shop for many years. Her interests included cooking, spending time with family, and spending time at their cabin in Pinedale. Survivors include her husband, Dale J. Morris of Green River; two daughters, Marilynn Casteel and husband Robert of Fort Worth, Texas, and Karen McDaniel and husband Richard of Pinedale; two brothers, Robert Hill of Rock Springs and Glenn Hill and wife Arlene of Green River; three grandsons, Rob Casteel of Fort Worth, Texas, Scott McDaniel of Dallas, Texas, and Thomas McDaniel of Akron, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Barbara Jean Morris; and several sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 13, 2004 GENA Z. TOSOLIN A mass of Christian burial was celebrated for Gena Z. Tosolin at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 12, 2004 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs. The Rev. John Savio officiated. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. A parish rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 11, 2004 at the church. Mrs. Tosolin, 92, of 915 Seventh St., Rock Springs, died on Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2004 at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs. She was a longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Superior. Mrs. Tosolin had been in ill health for the past several months. She was born on June 21, 1912, in Fondo, Trento, Italy, the daughter of Fred Fortunate Holzknecht and Virginia Malench. Mrs. Tosolin attended schools in Italy. She married Frank S. Zambai in Fondo, Trento, Italy, and he preceded her in death in 1949. She later married Henry Tosolin and he also preceded her in death in 1966. Her interests included crocheting, knitting, walking and dancing. She was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Community and the Young-at-Heart Senior Citizens Center. Survivors include her daughter-in-law, Robyn S. Zambai of Rock Springs; one sister, Emelia Hozknecht Choconi of Fondo, Trento, Italy; three grandchildren, Tori Zambai of Superior, Mandi Zambai of Las Vegas and Clint Zambai and wife Tanya of Rock Springs; three great-grandchildren, Alicia Zaine Zambai of Las Vegas, and Jordyn Zambai and Frank Zambai of Rock Springs; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her sons, Frank A. Zambai and Fred Zambai; five brothers, Fred Holzknecht, Sihro Holzknecht, Sylvio Holzknecht, Frank Holzknect and Ciro Holzknect; and two sisters, Mary Wainberger and Candida Christanelli. --- Casper Star Tribune, Nov 13, 2004 Patricia Rae Beck McKINNON - Funeral services for McKinnon resident Patricia Rae Beck, 71, will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. today, Nov. 13, in the McKinnon Chapel, Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Interment will be in McKinnon Cemetery. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until service-time. She died Nov. 10, 2004, at her home. Born Feb. 18, 1933, in Vernal, Utah, she was the daughter of Fredrick Moroni and Zelda Violet (Foy) Reynolds; was raised and educated there; and graduated from Vernal High School in 1951. She attended Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah. On June 24, 1953, she married Alton Duane Beck in the Manti Utah Temple. She was a member of the LDS Church and served in many callings. In 1996, she served a mission in the Family History Center in Salt Lake City. A member of the Friendly Neighbors Club in McKinnon, she wrote a local news column for the Green River Star when her children were young. Her interests included people; activities with her children and grandchildren; visiting; reading; and keeping up on current events. She had a good sense of humor and was an avid sports fan. Survivors include three sons and their wives, Stephen Beck of Houston, Douglas Beck of McKinnon and Zebulon Beck of Santa Barbara, Calif.; five daughters and their husbands, Sally Antonino of Green River, Carol Slaugh of McKinnon, Julie Shillcox of Green River, Penny Muir of Manila, Utah, and Darla Hukill of Salt Lake City; two brothers and their wives, Caidee and Ned Reynolds, both of Vernal; sister, Dixie Ault, and her husband of Bloomington, Ind.; 41 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; five brothers, Beldon, Jay, Elmo, Deloss and Glen Reynolds; three sisters, Rhoda Clement, Afton Mitchell and Madge Wilson; a granddaughter; and a great-grandson. Fox Funeral Home and Crematory of Rock Springs are in charge of arrangements. --- Casper Star Tribune, Nov 14, 2004 Frances Kalan Frances Kalan, 93, of 1325 Sage St., Rock Springs, died Friday, Nov. 12, 2004, at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs. She was a lifetime resident of Rock Springs. Mrs. Kalan died following a lengthy illness. She was born Aug. 18, 1911, in Superior, the daughter of Paul and Josephine Korosec Hribar. Mrs. Kalan attended schools in Rock Springs. She married Valentine Val Kalan in Rock Springs on July 11, 1931, at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church and he preceded her in death May 22, 2000. They were the first couple married by Monsignor Albin Gnidovec. He also presided at their 50th wedding anniversary. Her interests included polka dancing when they were young. She was a member of the Catholic Golden Age, Young-at-Heart Senior Citizens Center and the SNPJ Lodge No. 10. Mrs. Kalan was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Community. Survivors include one daughter, Rose Marie Griffin and husband Richard of Lincoln, Calif.; one sister, Elsie Blasko of Rock Springs; two granddaughters, Rene Kim and husband Henry of Lafayette, Calif., and Nicole Griffin and husband Bryan of Walnut Grove, Calif.; two great-grandsons, Harrison Kim and Kennedy Kim; and several nieces and nephews, including Don Blasko of Rock Springs. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; one brother, Paul Hribar; one son; and one daughter in infancy. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2004, at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Tom Sheridan will officiate. Interment will be in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. A parish rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 16, 2004, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Friends may call at the chapel Tuesday afternoon from 1-8 p.m. and again Wednesday morning at the chapel until time of services. --- Green River Star, Nov 24, 2004 Kathryn Jean Chabre Kathryn Jean Chabre, 56, Rock Springs, died Nov. 19 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County following a sudden illness. She was born Sept. 19, 1948 in Rock Springs, the daughter of Ralph and Mabel Archuleta. She attended schools in Reliance and graduated from Rock Springs High School with the class of 1966. She married Benjamin Chabre in Lyman in 1970. She was employed as head dietitian and cook at the Young at Heart Senior Center. She was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Community, the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary 151 and the American Legion Archie Hay Post Auxiliary. Her interests included spending time with her family and friends. She enjoyed camping with her husband, jigsaw puzzles and she was an avid doll collector. Survivors include her Husband, he mother, three daughters and sons-in-law, Lauri and scott Ketchum of St. John's, Mich.; Debora and Darren Fiedor and Bonnie and Rusty Feezer, all of Rock Springs; three brothers, Michael Archuleta of Lumberton, N.J., Ralph Archuleta and wife Lucy of Santa Barbara, Calif., and Robert Archuleta and wife Deborah of Salt Lake City; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Carolyn and Tom Geer of Ovid, Mich. and Gloria and Frank Kaeding of Evanston; five grandchildren, several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father and two sisters, Laurie Archuleta in infancy and Louise Blakeslee. A mass of Christian burial was conducted earlier today at the Saint Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Interment was in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be made to the Young at Heart Senior Center. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 18, 2004 Zella Mae “Babe” Stone Zella Mae “Babe” Stone, 97, of 409 E. Second St., Green River, died Nov. 16, 2004, at Brighton Gardens of Camarillo Convalescent Center, Camarillo, Calif. She was a longtime resident of Green River and former resident of Kansas City, Mo., and Cheyenne. Mrs. Stone died following a lengthy illness. She was born in Clifton Hills, Mo., the daughter of Willie and Laura Alice Jones Rodgers. Mrs. Stone attended schools in Clifton Hills. She married Leonard Riley Stone in Greeley, Colo., in 1927 and he preceded her in death in February of 1974. In 1969, she took over as treasurer of the Union Pacific Federal Credit Union and her home served as the credit union office until October of 1989. At that time, the credit union moved into a building across the street from the Union Pacific Railroad Depot. She was later given the title of treasurer/manager. Mrs. Stone worked for the Union Pacific Railroad from 1943 until 1974 when she retired. Over the years, Mrs. Stone attended all but two league annual meetings. She had also attended many seminars over the years. She retired as manager in October 1989, but still served as treasurer until April 1991. She also served on the supervisory committee. Her husband, Leonard, served for many years as a credit union volunteer until his death in 1974. Her daughter, Patsy Rubeck, also served as a volunteer for the credit union and served on the chapter board. Mrs. Stone was a member of the Union Congregational Church in Green River. Her interests included hunting, fishing and playing pinochle. She was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 2350 in Green River, Royal Neighbors of America and the Union Pacific Employees Federal Credit Union. Survivors include one son, Loren Stone and wife Joanne of Newbury Park, Calif.; four grandchildren, Christine Ann Richardson of Lancaster, Calif., L. Robert Stone of Portland, Ore., Michael Stone and Randall Stone of Northridge, Calif.; four great-grandchildren, Lauren and Luke Stone and Patrick and Sean Richardson. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and one daughter, Patsy J. Rubeck. Graveside services and interment will be Monday, Nov. 22, 2004, at 2 p.m. at the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens Cemetery, north of Rock Springs. --- Casper Star-Tribune, Nov 26, 2004 Delbert Howard Kimsey Funeral services for Rock Springs resident Delbert Howard Kimsey, 73, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 29, in Vase Funeral Chapel of Rock Springs. Cremation will follow. Visitation will be from noon until service-time Monday. He died Nov. 22, 2004, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs. Born April 7, 1931, in Hesperus, Colo., he was the son of Hoke and Josephine (Montoya) Kimsey; was raised and educated in Hesperus and Durango, Colo.; and rode horseback to country school. He married Joanna Zimmerman Griffin in Aztec, N.M. The couple later divorced. On April 26, 1965, he married Jeanette Pardonnet Barker in Riverton. A long-time resident of Rock Springs, he had previously lived in Glenrock, Lander and Moab, Utah. He was a miner in uranium and coal mines; worked for Bridger Coal Co. for 11 years; and retired in August 1991. His interests included hunting, fishing, going to garage sales, playing poker, and spending time with his family. Survivors include his wife of 39 years of Rock Springs; mother of Farmington, N.M.; five sons and their wives, Clint Kimsey of Rock Springs, Jim Kimsey of Lander, Calvin Kimsey of North Pole, Alaska, Robert Barker of Gillette and Lee Barker of Longmont, Colo.; brother, Doug Kimsey, and his wife of Thermopolis; a brother-in-law; two sisters and their husbands, Rita Dennison of Farmington and Alice Kennedy of Marvel, Colo.; 20 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father; a daughter, Carla; a son, Howard; a grandson; and grandparents. The family would appreciate memorials to the Sweetwater County Diabetes Chapter, P.O. Box 1781, Rock Springs, WY 82902. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 27, 2004 KEVIN AND JULIE TAEBEL Memorial services for Kevin and Julie Taebel were Monday, Nov. 22, 2004 at 11 a.m. at the Emmanuel Baptist Church in Rock Springs. Kevin and Julie Taebel died on Nov. 16, 2004. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 27, 2004 EVERETTE DEAN “SARGE” PAWLESKA Funeral services for Everette Dean “Sarge” Pawleska were conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2004, at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel in Green River. The Rev. David Heintzleman conducted the services. Military graveside services and interment were in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pawleska, 79, of 235 N. Seventh W., Green River, died on Friday, Nov. 19, 2004 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater Count. A longtime resident of Green River, Pawleska died following a lengthy illness. He was born on April 22, 1925 in North Loup, Neb., and was a graduate of high school there. He married Lois Beatrice Steele in Green River on Oct. 23, 1978 and she preceded him in death on Sept. 30, 2000. Pawleska was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, Korean War and the Vietnam War. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Pawleska’s interests included fishing and hunting. He is survived by his sister, Evelyn McDonald of Green River; one sister-in-law, Cathy Pawleska of Green River; four grandchildren, Leigh Jones, Mike Mitchell, Karen Shear and Rick Mitchell; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; two brothers; one sister; one brother-in-law; and one sister-in-law. --- Laura “Jean” Bartelt Laura Jean Bartelt, 76, of Green River, died on Friday, Nov. 26, 2004, at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs. A lifelong resident of Green River, Mrs. Bartelt died following a lengthy illness. She was born on May 31, 1928, in Evanston, the daughter of the late Charles and Marguerite Pope Owens. Mrs. Bartelt attended schools in Green River. She married Edwin H. Brewer in Green River in 1951 and he preceded her in death in August of 1976. She later married Earl A. Bartelt in April of 1977 and he preceded her in death in March of 1986. Mrs. Bartelt was employed as a child care provider for 30 years and later worked at the Tomahawk Hotel as a desk clerk for 18 years, retiring in 1985. Her interests included knitting, crocheting, and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Survivors include two brothers, Robert Owens and wife Marie of Ogden, Utah, and Edwin LaVain Owens and wife Betty Lou of Green River; two sisters, Marian Smith of Green River and Charlene Jackson and husband Fred of Rifle, Colo.; two grandchildren, Eva Jean Brewer of Green River and Edwin Leo Brewer of Ogden; three great-grandchildren, Austin Allen Brewer, Laura Mae Brewer and Keristen Marie Brewer; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; both husbands; one son, Thomas Leo Brewer; one sister, Harriet; one granddaughter, Laura Mae Brewer; and three children who died in infancy. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2004, at the LDS Chapel, 1000 W. Fourth N., Green River. Interment will be in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Friends may call at the LDS Chapel one hour prior to services --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 4, 2004 DELBERT HOWARD KIMSEY Funeral services for Delbert Howard Kimsey were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 29, 2004, at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Cremation followed the services. Kimsey, 73, of 1002 Quincy Drive, Rock Springs, died on Monday, Nov. 22, 2004, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, Wyo., shortly after being admitted. He was a longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Glenrock, Lander and Moab, Utah. He was born on April 7, 1931, in Hesperus, Colo., to Hoke and Josephine Montoya Kimsey. Kimsey attended school in Hesperus and Durango, Colo., where he rode horseback to the country school. He married Joanna Zimmerman Griffin in Aztec, N.M., and they later divorced. He later married Jeanette Pardonnet Barker in Riverton, on April 26, 1965. Kimsey was employed as a miner in both uranium and coal mines. He worked for Bridger Coal Company for 11 years and retired in August 1991. His interests included hunting, fishing, garage saleing, playing poker and spending time with his family. Survivors include his wife, Jeanette Kimsey of Rock Springs; his mother, Josephine Kimsey of Farmington, N.M.; five sons, Clint Kimsey and wife Debbie of Rock Springs, Jim Kimsey and wife Claudette of Lander, Calvin Kimsey and wife Tammi of North Pole, Alaska, Robert Barker and wife Sheryl of Gillette, and Lee Barker and wife Debbie of Longmont, Colo.; one brother, Doug Kimsey and wife Rhonda of Thermopolis; one brother-in-law, Lynn Pardonnet of Idaho Falls, Idaho; two sisters, Rita Dennison and husband Roger of Farmington, N.M. and Alice Kennedy and husband Gene of Marvel, Colo.; 20 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; several cousins, nieces and nephews; and special friends, John and Mary Jackson, Dan and Kenzsi Ames, Phil and Renee Smith, Henry and Karen Laird, Lynette Heward, Rhonda Friel, Art Boles and Steve Ward. He was preceded in death by father; one daughter, Carla; one son, Howard; one grandson, Anthony Kerr; and his maternal and paternal grandparents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 4, 2004 KATHLEEN ANN THOREN Funeral services for Kathleen Ann Thoren were conducted at 11 a.m. on Thursday, Dec. 2, 2004 at the Farson Community Hall in Farson. Tom Burris conducted the services. Interment was in the Eden Valley Cemetery. Mrs. Thoren, 25, 3608 Highway No. 191, Eden, died on Sunday, Nov. 28, 2004, at the University of Utah Medical Center, Salt Lake City. She was a resident of Eden for the past three years and former resident of Farson. She was born on Feb. 22, 1979 in Mission Viejo, Calif., the daughter of Thomas A. and Marguerite E. Cate Klein. Mrs. Thoren attended schools in Mission Viejo and graduated from Capistrano Valley High School in 1997 with honors. She married Thomas Thoren in Las Vegas on Dec. 31, 1999. Her interests included being a wife and mother, helping people, working with children, hunting, camping and scrapbooking. She was creative with anything to do with art and she was a soccer player. Survivors include her husband; her parents, Thomas Klein of San Clemente, Calif., and Margie Klein of Mesa, Ariz.; one son, Michael Williamson of Eden; two daughter, Kelsey Thoren and Brandy Thoren of Eden; two sisters, Erika Klein of Superior, Colo., and Sara Clancy of Mesa; her paternal grandmother, Emma Klein of Oregon; one niece, Ashley Clancy; and one nephew, Benjamin Hunter. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather and maternal grandparents. --- Casper Star Tribune, Dec 7, 2004 Mary Armijo Mass of Christian Burial for former Rock Springs resident Mary Armijo, 82, of Englewood, Colo., will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 9, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Rock Springs. Interment will be in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park Cemetery. Parish rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today, Dec. 8, in Vase Funeral Chapel of Rock Springs. Visitation will be at the funeral home from 4 to 8 p.m. today and Thursday morning until service-time. She died Dec. 5, 2004, at her home, following a lengthy illness. Born July 17, 1922, in Costilla, N.M., she was the daughter of Juan and Matilde Cordova; and was raised and educated there. On Jan. 19, 1967, she married Nick Armijo. He preceded her in death on April 16, 1999, after 32 years of marriage. She had lived in Englewood and Denver for the last four years. A member of OLS Church, she enjoyed spending time with her family. Survivors include five sons, Elicio Lavato of Montrose, Colo., Bob Lavato of Albuquerque, N.M., Felix Cisneros of Rock Springs, Steve Cisneros of Clearfield, Utah, and John Cisneros of Denver; two daughters, Rosemarie Gallegos of Denver and Angela Vigil of Pueblo, Colo.; sister, Roseanna, of California; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and a sister, Viola Ortiz. --- Casper Star Tribune, Dec 8, 2004 Zella Mae Mlinar She died Dec. 7, 2004, at Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River, following a brief illness. Born Nov. 25, 1920, in Superior, she was the daughter of Rachael and William McIntosh; and was raised and educated there. On April 17, 1938, she married Iggy Mlinar. He preceded her in death on Nov. 20, 1992, after 54 years of marriage. She was employed by Sweetwater County School District No. 1 as the food service manager at Washington Elementary School for 16 years and retired in 1986. Survivors include her son, Jim Mlinar, and his wife of Rock Springs; three daughters and their husbands, Joann Vondenkamp of Oakley, Calif., Debbie Varley of Green River and Pat Foltz of Lakewood, Colo.; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Mabel Marie Mlinar; a great-granddaughter; three brothers; and a sister. --- Sublette Examiner, Dec 9, 2004 John Drazovich John Drazovich, a Rock Springs native, died Dec. 1, 2004, in Palo Alto, Calif., after being ill for a few years. John was born in Quealy on Oct. 11, 1921, the youngest child of Mike and Barbara Yurasic Drazovich. He graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1940. He worked for the U.S. Geological Survey in Arizona and in the Winton mines before joining the U.S. Navy in early 1942. John proudly served in the Atlantic during World War II. He participated in the D-Day invasion of France in 1944 as an operator of a landing craft. After WW II, John returned to Rock Springs and worked briefly in the coal mines in Reliance before going to work as an electrician for Gunn-Quealy Coal Company in Quealy. He continued to work at this site for the next 41 years, retiring in 1987 as a maintenance foreman. John married Eleanor Rohlf on July 1, 1950, at the Chapel of the Transfiguration in Grand Teton National Park. They were married for 54 years. He was a devoted and loving family man and raised two sons, Bob and Steven. John was an avid Wyomingite and spent much of his life in the Wind River Mountains and surrounding areas. He was a multi-talented handyman and built their entire Rock Springs home himself, where he raised his family. In 1993, John and Eleanor moved their permanent residence to Boulder Lake. They maintained a winter residence in Las Vegas for 10 years before moving to Palo Alto for the winter months in 2003. He devoted much of his time during his retirement to his three grandchildren, Whitney, 12, Spencer, 9, and Logan, 7. He was a member of the United Mine Workers of America, Operating Engineers, Veteran of Foreign Wars and American Legion. John is survived by his wife, Eleanor; one son and daughter-in-law, Bob Drazovich and Debbie Tranowski; three grandchildren: Whitney, Spencer and Logan; and "adopted daughter" Judy and husband Mike Hruska. He was preceded in death by his son Steven, who was killed in a mountain-climbing accident while a student at Massachusetts Institute of Technology; his parents; three sisters, Mary Armstrong, Sylvia Hower and Zora Palmer; brother Steve Drazovich; and one nephew, John Armstrong. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 11, 2004 MARIANE McCARTY Funeral services for Mariane McCarty were conducted at 1 p.m. on Friday, Dec. 10, 2004, at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. The Rev. Killian Muli officiated. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Johnny Milburn, Alan Vickrey, Myron Gunyan, Darrold Stefen, Carl Weskamp and Mike McCulley. Miss McCarty, 27, of 1518 ½ Lowell Ave., Rock Springs, died on Thursday, Dec. 2. 2004, at her home. A resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Texas, Miss McCarty died following a lengthy illness. She was born on May 28, 1977, in Journton, Texas, the daughter of Dennis McCarty and Jo Milburn. Miss McCarty attended schools in Rock Springs. She had been employed as a clerk at the C-Store in Rock Springs. Her interests included bowling and spending time outdoors. Survivors include her mother and stepfather, Billie Jo Moyer and husband Roy of Rock Springs; her father and stepmother, Dennis and Edlynne McCarty of Katy, Texas; one daughter, Amanda Lee Jennings of Rock Springs; two brothers, Arthur McCarty of Stockdale, Texas, and Stephen McCarty of Rock Springs; maternal grandmother, Mary White and her companion Henry Logan of Rock Springs; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Russell and Jeanne McCarty; maternal grandfather, Curtis Milburn; and an uncle, George LeRoy Milburn. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 11, 2004 ZELLA MAE MLINAR A mass of Christian burial was celebrated for Zella Mae Mlinar at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 10, 2004 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs. A parish rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 9, 2004, at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Mountain View section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Mrs. Mlinar, 84, of 211 Dickson St., Rock Springs, died at 12:02 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2004, at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Mlinar died following a brief illness. She was born on Nov. 25, 1920 in Superior, the daughter of the late William and Rachael McIntosh. Mrs. Mlinar attended schools in Superior. She married Iggy Mlinar on April 17, 1938, and he preceded her in death on Nov. 20, 1992. Mrs. Mlinar was employed by Sweetwater County School District No. 1 as the food service manager at Washington School for 16 years and retired in 1986. She was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Community, Order of the Eastern Star, American Fraternal Union, and Catholic Golden Age. Her interests included spending time with her family and friends, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survivors include one son, Jim Mlinar and wife Diana of Rock Springs; three daughters, Joann Vondenkamp and husband Butch of Oakley, Calif., Debbie Varley and husband Scott of Green River, and Pat Foltz and husband Roy of Lakewood, Colo.; nine grandchildren, Lisa Axelrod, Lori Hearty, Kevin Foltz, Aimme Schlosser, Dan Vondenkamp, Jim Mlinar, Matt Milinar, Justin Varley and Kristle Sprock; 13 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one daughter, Mabel Marie Mlinar; one great-granddaughter, Bryel Diana Mlinar; three brothers; and one sister. --- Dec 11, 2004 Gloria Ann Nettik Funeral services for Rock Springs resident Gloria Ann Nettik, 54, will be conducted at 1 p.m. today, Dec. 17, at Fox Funeral Home in Rock Springs. Interment will be in Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to service-time. She died Dec. 10, 2004, at LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City, after a sudden illness. Born Nov. 6, 1950, in Houston, she was the daughter of Minos and Mazie (Milanken) Broussard; and was raised and educated there and in Rock Springs. She received her certified nursing assistant certification in Rock Springs and was a CNA at Sage View Care Center. On July 17, 1978, she married Garry R. Nettik in Montrose, Colo. She was a member of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Union and the Baptist Church and a 30-year member of The Feminine Touch. Her interests included her grandchildren; hunting, fishing and camping; gardening; and her pets. Survivors include her husband of 26 years of Rock Springs; mother of Houston; two sons, Neal Nettik of Las Vegas and Justin Nettik of Rock Springs; two daughters, Shannon Nettik and her husband of Rock Springs and Kim Kennedy of Houston; brother, Ronald Joseph Broussard, and his wife of Houston; five grandchildren; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father; a brother, Donald Joseph Broussard; a sister, Sandra Fairbanks; and her father-in-law. --- Green River Star, Dec 15, 2004 Marilyn V. Heward Marilyn V. Heward, 70, Rock Springs, died Dec. 11 at Sage View Care Center after having been in ill health for the past year. She was born June 13, 1934, in Springfield,Ill., the daughter of the elate Thomas and Marie Philips Tucker. She attended schools in Reliance and married Robert Heward in 1952 in Rock Springs. He preceded her in death in 2000. Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Robert Jr. and Peggy Heward, Michael and Marie Heward, and Seven and Lynette Heward, all of Rock Springs; four brothers, Donald Tucker of Pacific Beach, Wash., Thomas Tucker of Primeville, Ore., Kenneth Tucker and Charles Tucker, both of Green River; 15 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers, one sister and one great-granddaughter. Following cremation, a memorial service will be conducted tomorrow at 1 p.m. at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Inurnment will be in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel one hour prior to services. --- Green River Star, Dec 15, 2004 Richard "Dic" Parker Richard "Dic" Parker, 57, died Dec. 7 at the Sage View care center where he had been a patient for the past week and in ill health for the past year. He was born Aug. 29, 1947, in Rock Springs, the son of Harry and Betty Crouch Parker. He attended schools in Rock Springs. He was the owner of Parker Home Entertainment and was in sales for many years. His interests included playing pool, woodworking, crafts and spending time with his family. He also coached for Rock Springs Soccer. Survivors include his mother; one son and daughter-in-law, Cran and Tabitha Parker, all of Rock Springs; one daughter and son-in-law, Veronica and Rusty Holtzclaw of Minden, La.; one brother and sister-in-law, John and Freida Parker of Vernal, and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father and one brother, Harry Parker Jr. A mass of Christian burial was conducted yesterday at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, Father Killian Muli officiating. Interment was in the Mountain View section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- James Francis Lebar A funeral service was Dec. 6. at Waltons's Chapel of the Valley in Carson City for James Francis Lebar, 68, who died Dec. 2, 2004 at his home in Minden. He was born Nov. 27, 1936 in Rock Springs, Wyoming, to Jack and Christine Lebar. He was a resident of San Jose for 37 years and lived in Minden for the last 15 months. He served in the U.S. Army from 1957 to 1965, stationed in Korea as a language specialist. Mr. Lebar graduated from University of Wyoming in 1967, receiving a BS in electrical engineering. He had some graduate studies and was a member of Sigma Tau, Omega Chapter. He married W. June Lebar on April 5, 1975 in San Jose, CA. Mr. Lebar was a systems engineer for Ford Aerospace and lastly for Lockheed-Martin. He was an Eagle Scout, served as an altar boy in the Catholic church for many years, received awards for engineering projects and Army Meritorious Service. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, W. June Lebar, of Minden; former spouse, Kim Lebar, of Mountain View, CA; sons: Michael J. Lebar, of Redondo Beach, CA, and Mark D. Lebar, of Fort Collins, CO; stepsons: Tony Lebar, of Santa Clara, CA, and Michael Roderiques, of Danville, KY; stepdaughter, Janelle Ricksen, of Los Angeles, CA; brothers: Robert Lebar, of Los Angeles, CA, Lawrence Lebar, of Rock Springs, Donald Lebar, of Madison, WI, and Dennis Lebar, of Denver, CO. Interment will be on Dec. 13 in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens in Rock Springs, WY. Memorial contributions may be made to your local heart association or medical research hospital. Arrangements are in the care of Walton's Chapel of the Valley in Carson City. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 18, 2004 STEVE HARPER Funeral services for Steve Harper were conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2004, at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel in Green River. The Rev. John Barry conducted the services. Interment was in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery in Rock Springs. Harper, 42, of 340 Powell St., Green River, died on Friday, Dec. 10, 2004. He was a longtime resident of Green River. He was born on Aug. 2, 1962 in Rock Springs, the son of John and Marilyn Vines Harper. Harper attended schools in Green River and was a Green River High School graduate with the class of 1980. In 1981, he married ALena Stein and they later divorced. He was employed by Church and Dwight for more than 20 years. His interests included hunting and snowmobiling. Harper was a member of the Fraternal Order of the Eagles No. 2350. Survivors include his mother, Marilyn McElhannon and stepfather Dick of LaBarge; two sons, Hal Harper and wife Patricia of Casper, and Dalton Harper of Green River; one daughter, Crystal Harper of Green River; one brother, John Harper of LaBarge; one sister, Linda Maestas of Green River; two grandchildren, Heidi Harper and Elizabeth Harper, both of Casper; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father in 1988. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 18, 2004 DONALD RAY TAYLOR Funeral services for Donald Ray Taylor wee conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2004, at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel in Green River. Military graveside services and interment were conducted by the American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24 at the Riverview Cemetery. Taylor, 61, of 175 McCormick St., Wamsutter, die don Thursday, Dec. 9, 2004 at his home. A longtime resident of Wamsutter and former resident of Idaho, Taylor died following an illness of several years. He was born on Oct. 7, 1943 in Gooding, Idaho, the son of Rex Allen and Hazel Rankin Taylor. Taylor attended schools in Gooding and Minidoka County, Idaho and was a graduate of the Minidoka High School with the class of 1961. He married Arelena Green in Rupert, Idaho, on May 3, 1966. He was a Green Beret Vietnam War combat veteran and military policeman. He began his long career of civilian public service with the Gooding Fire Department in 1967. He served later with the Twin Falls, Idaho Police Department, and from 1972 to 1985 was the chief deputy investigator working narcotics and homicide for the Cassia County Sheriff’s Office in Burley, Idaho. Taylor served as town marshal in Wamsutter from 1985 to 1991, when he was appointed the area’s resident deputy. Taylor was among the state’s premier arson investigators and traveled throughout the state providing specialized arson investigation training to law enforcement agencies, particularly in the Lander-Riverton and Cheyenne areas. Over the course of his career, he completed more than 3,000 hours of technical law enforcement and investigative training. He received many commendation letters and official recognitions for distinctive service, including commendations for rescuing lost and stranded people in the remote region of eastern Sweetwater County. He was past president of IAAI which is an arson investigation training school. His interests included attending classes for continuing education in law enforcement at the LaSalle Institute for fingerprinting, hunting, fishing, leatherwork, reading and hunting for arrowheads. Survivors include his wife, Arelena Taylor of Wamsutter; one son, Raymond Allen Taylor of Rawlins; one daughter, Dawn Marie Edwards of Rawlins; seven grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Kim Cash; one sister, Patsy Ann Taylor; and one granddaughter, Samantha. --- Casper Star Tribune, Dec 19, 2004 Jack McGarvey Rock Springs resident Jack McGarvey, 73, died Dec. 16, 2004, at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City, following a sudden illness. Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 21, in Vase Funeral Chapel of Rock Springs. Cremation will take place. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. Tuesday. Born Jan. 24, 1931, in Lionkol, he was the son of Patrick and Josephine (Carr) McGarvey; was educated in Rock Springs; and graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1950. He earned a bachelor degree in industrial arts from the University of Wyoming. On Oct. 1, 1954, he married Johnnie Ruth Phillips in Rock Springs. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. After working 20 years for General Chemical, he retired in 1986. He was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Community. Survivors include his wife of 50 years of Rock Springs; three sons and their wives, Aaron McGarvey and Sean, both of Rock Springs, and Ian of Cheyenne; brother, Tom McGarvey of Laramie; four sisters, Mary Galassi of Belmont, Calif., Colleen Tennant of Lincoln, Calif., Peggy Pivik of Little Rock, Ark., and Evelyn Davis of Laramie; seven grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Jack Jr.; a daughter, Jill McGarvey; five brothers, Pat, Jim, Barney, Jerry and Joseph; and two sisters, Kathleen Muir and Sheila Hamm. --- Green River Star, Dec 21, 2004 Helen May Gregory Funeral services for Rock Springs resident Helen May Gregory, 85, will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 22, in Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment will be in Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Visitation will be from 4 to 8 p.m. today, Dec. 21; and Wednesday morning until service-time. The family will receive friends at the home of Pat and Allan Knudsen, 343 Gale St., Apt. 2, Rock Springs. She died Dec. 19, 2004, at Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs, following a lengthy illness. Born May 18, 1919, in Helena, Mont., she was the daughter of Frank and Helen (Dickenson) Germaine; and was raised and educated in Red Lodge, Mont., where she graduated from high school. On May 18, 1937, she married Edwin Gregory in Billings, Mont. He preceded her in death in 1960, after 23 years of marriage. They were long-time residents of Rock Springs and owned and operated the Model Cafe for 20 years. She also worked for the Sweetwater County assessor's office until her retirement; for Dun and Bradstreet; and for Rocky Mountain News as a distributor for many years. Her interests included bowling; traveling to Pinedale in her motor home; meeting friends for morning coffee at Daylight Donuts; working crossword puzzles; and taking care of her pets. She was a member of the Congregational Church. Survivors include her daughter, Lynne Edwards, and her husband of Vernal, Utah; a daughter-in-law; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and a son, Kenneth Gregory. --- Green River Star, Dec 22, 2004 Joyce Warren Joyce Warren, 69, Rock Springs, died Dec. 19 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County following a brief illness. She was born March 29, 1935 in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late James and Helen Noble Mullen. She attended schools in Superior and graduated with the class of 1955. She married Donald Warren in 1954 and he preceded her in death in 1990. She was employed by Mountain States Telephone Company for 25 years and kept the American Legion Auxiliary and Girls' State Programs active. She was a member of St. Michael of the Archangel's, the BPO Does, the Fraternal Order of Eagles, the Women's Club and the CFWC. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Richard and Anna Warren of Rock Springs and Mark and Susan Warren of cave Creek, Ariz.; one daughter and son-in-law, Dawn and James Ruggera of Rock Springs; seven grandchildren; one great-grandson; two sisters-in-law, one cousin, several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Jack and Jim Mullen. A mass of Christian burial will be conducted tomorrow at 1 p.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, Father John Savio officiating. Friends may call at the church until time of services. Interment will be in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Cowboys Against Cancer. --- Green River Star, Dec 22, 2004 Jerome Powell Jerome Powell, 91, Rock Springs, died Dec. 19 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River where he had been a resident since 2001. He was born June 4, 1913, in Superior, the son of the late Elvira and William Powell. He attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated with the class of 1932. He lettered in football and basketball while he was at RSHS. He was employed by the Union Pacific Coal Company from 1935 until the closure of their operations in 1962. He then went to work for Stauffer Chemical at the Big Island Mine where he was chief powerhouse operator until his retirement in 1978. He then worked part-time as a maintenance man for School District 1. He was an avid bowler, enjoyed camping, fishing and his family and friends. He was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Community, the Fraternal Order of Eagles, the BPO Elks and the Pacific Woodsmen. Survivors include two sons, Jerome M. Powell of Grand Junction and William Powell of Superior; two grandchildren; one niece and one nephew. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Ann and one brother, Almo Powell. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated tomorrow morning at 10 a.m. at Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, Father Killian Muli officiating. Interment will be in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Rock Springs High School Tiger Pride program. --- Casper Star Tribune, Dec 22, 2004 Rose M. Amizich Rose M. Amizich, 87, former resident of Rock Springs and resident of Boise, Idaho, for the past two years, died on Monday, Dec. 20, 2004, in Boise following a lengthy illness. Mrs. Amizich was born on April 1, 1917, in Homedale, Idaho, the daughter of the late John and Agnes Marcina Jesenko. She attended schools in Homedale. Mrs. Amizich married Anton Hap Amizich in Rock Springs on Oct. 5, 1952, and he preceded her in death in Rock Springs on Aug. 4, 1997. She was a member of the Catholic Slovenian Lodge and the Holy Spirit Catholic Community. Survivors include two daughters, Terry Zancanella and husband Dan of Rock Springs, and Elsie Kushlan and husband Dave of Homedale; five grandchildren, Eric Kushlan of Homedale, Cary Kushlan of Boise, Brad Kushlan and wife Aimee of Marsing, Idaho, and Jason Zancanella and wife Amanda and Marc Zancanella, both of Rock Springs; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; four sisters, Hazel Jesenko, Albina Dolence, Ann Krzesnik and Jennie Fisher; three brothers, John, Tony and Joe Jesenko; and one grandson, Brain Kushlan. A Mass of Christian burial will be conducted at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2004, at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. John Savio will conduct the services. A rosary will be recited at 7 p.m., Monday, Dec. 27, 2004, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Interment will be in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel Monday afternoon and evening until 8 p.m., and Tuesday until time of service. The family will be receiving guests at the Zancanella home, 1501 Sublette, Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 25, 2004 GERALD TWITCHELL LAPOINT, Utah—Funeral services for Gerald Twitchell were conducted Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2004 at 11 a.m. at the Lapoint LDS Chapel in Lapoint. Burial will be in the Manila Cemetery in Manila, Utah. Twitchell, 87, of Lapoint, Utah, died at the Uintah Basin Medical Center of pneumonia and heart failure. He was born Nov. 12, 1917, in Manila, Utah, to Anciel and Jennie Herford Twitchell. He married Joy McGinnis on Nov. 17, 1941 in Rock Springs. Their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple on Feb. 4, 1955. Twitchell worked for Morris Knudson, Inc., with heavy construction machinery on jobs in Utah, Wyoming, Idaho, Nevada and California. He ended up in Wickenburg, Ariz., working for the state highway department where he retired. He was active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in various positions during his life. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Joy; two daughters, Geraldine Sanders and Georgia Timberlake; a nephew, Fred Lowe; eight grandchildren; and 11 reat-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 25, 2004 WILLIAM “BILL” FLETCHER KERN Funeral services for William “Bill” Fletcher Kern were conducted at 11 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 20, 2004, at the Union Congregational Church, 350 Mansface, Green River. The Rev. Lisa Hart and the Masonic Lodge of Green River conducted the services. Interment will be in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Kern, 89, of 805 Stephens, Green River, died on Wednesday, Dec. 15, 2004, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A resident of Green River since 1979 and former resident of Kansas, Kern had been in ill health for the past two weeks. He was born on March 25, 1915, in Topeka, Kan., the son of the late George W. Kern and Frances L. Wolf. Kern attended schools in Marysville, Kan., and was a graduate of the high school there in 1933. He attended Kansas State University. He married Margaret Sylvester in Las Vegas on Nov. 10, 1983. Kern was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was employed from 1937 to 1977 as the store department manager for the Union Pacific Railroad. Kern was a member of the Union Congregational Church, Ogden Masonic Lodge Temple 18, American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24, Shrine Club of Green River, Lions Club of Rock Springs, and B.P.O. Elks in Rock Springs. His interests included doing crossword puzzles, watching and attending football games, traveling and singing. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Kern of Green River; two sisters, Helen Kern and Val Veach and husband “Clarence”, all of Columbus, Neb.; one daughter-in-law, Julie Sylvester of Richland, Mich.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, George kern; one sister, Betty Wilshinski; and one stepson, Edwin Sylvester. --- Green River Star, Dec 29, 2004 Gloria Bette Fabiny Funeral services for Gloria Bette Fabiny, 82, Rock Springs, were conducted this morning at the Vase Funeral Chapel. She died Dec. 22 at her home following a brief illness. She was born May 12, 1922, in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Albert and Sophie Persilla. She attended school in Rock Springs and married George Fabiny in 1938 and he preceded her in death in 2002. She was employed as a waitress for 40 years at various restaurants in Rock Springs. She was a member of the Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, the Fraternal Order of Eagles, and the Young at Heart Senior Center. Her interests included bowling, gambling, baking and spending time with her family. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, George and Linda Fabiny of Black Foot, Idaho; two daughters, Darlene Fabiny and Gayle Platt, both of Phoenix, Ariz.; seven grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; one sister-in-law, Agnes Aho of Newcastle; several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Lorraine Hunter. --- Casper Star Tribune, Dec 29, 2004 Frances M. Temperini Funeral services for Rock Springs resident Frances M. Temperini, 84, will be conducted at 1 p.m. today, Dec. 29, at First Congregational Church-United Church of Christ by the Rev. Harvey Joyner. Interment will be in Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to service-time. The family will receive family and friends at the Mivshek home, 1414 Carbon St.; and Temperini home, 1403 Liberty Drive. She died Dec. 26, 2004, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs, following a brief illness. Born Nov. 25, 1920, in Fruitland, Idaho, she was the daughter of Viola and William Willard. Survivors include her husband, Mario Temperini, and daughter, Patricia Mivshek, and her husband, of Rock Springs; sister, Geneva Dillabag of Lompoc, Calif.; a grandson; two sisters-in-law; two grandchildren; two nephews; and a niece. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, William Willard; and a grandson. The family would appreciate memorials to a charity of the donor's choice. Vase Funeral Chapel of Rock Springs is in charge of arrangements. --- Green River Star, Dec 29, 2004 Kay William Crawford Kay William Crawford, 65, Superior, died Monday of injuries received in a car accident. He was born Oct. 15, 1939, in Ogden, the son of the late Joseph and Viola Crawford. He was a U.S. Airforce veteran and married Alta "Billie" Altstatt in 1982. He was employed by Bridger Coal as a heavy equipment operator for 29 years until his retirement in 2003. His interests included fly tying, fly fishing and he was an avid supporter of the Sweetwater County Democratic Party. Survivors include his wife; three sons, Robert Crawford of Leavenworth, Kan., William Crawford and Daniel Crawford; four brothers, Joe Crawford of Kansas City, Kan., Tom Crawford of Tucson, Ariz., Ben Horton of Fort Bridger and John Crawford of Michigan; one sister, Wendy Johnson of Tremonton, Utah; three stepdaughters and sons-in-law, Nancy and Doug Schmidt of Rock Springs; Kathie and Phil Castle of Ogden, and Barbara and Joe Davis of Brigham City, Utah; several grandchildren, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother. Funeral services will be Friday at 1 p.m. at the Vase Funeral Chapel, Rev. Jim Copelin officiating. Interment will be in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. ---