Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 3, 2010 FLOYD DOYLE YOUNG Floyd Doyle Young, 81, died Monday, Dec. 21, 2009, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County after a sudden illness. He was a lifelong Green River resident. He was born Aug. 13, 1928, in Green River, the son of Claudia Ross. He attended schools in Green River and graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1946. He married Ree E. Jackson on Jan. 5, 1948, in Green River. He worked for Union Pacific Railroad for 14 years. He then worked for OCI for 29 years until his retirement on Jan. 1, 1991. His interests included sports, including basketball and football; wildlife painting; reading and politics. He played basketball against the Harlem Globetrotters when he was young. Survivors include his wife, Ree Young of Green River; son, Larry Young of Green River; daughters, Claudia Young and Sharon Young, both of Green River, and Mona Lisa Wagner of Aspen, Colo.; grandchildren, Chad Mebane of Green River, Claudia Yvette Cole of Gillette, Monique Wagner of Aspen, and Crystal Wagner of Denver; and great-grandchildren, Claudia Mebane of Green River, Richard Mebane, Chad Mebane and Micke Ree Wagner Knight. He was preceded in death by his mother; one brother, John Young; and two sons, Floyd and Doyle W. Young. Cremation has taken place. At his request, no funeral services will take place. --- Green River Star, Jan 6, 2010 Elizabeth Moser Elizabeth “Liz” Helen Moser, 86, of Rock Springs passed away Jan. 2, 2010, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Moser died following a sudden illness. She was born on March 28, 1923, in Rock Springs and was the daughter of the late Adam and Lena Flockhart. Moser attended schools in Superior and was a 1941 graduate of the Superior High School. She also attended the University of Wyoming and graduated in 1945 with a degree in liberal arts. She married Gene Moser in Salt Lake City on Nov. 28, 1947, and were married 62 years. Moser was employed by Job Service as a job counselor, Department of Social Services as a social worker and in Superior as a teacher and postal clerk. Her interests included crossword puzzles, reading and crocheting. She also enjoyed spending time with her family, watching sports and camping. She was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Community. Survivors include her husband Gene Moser of Rock Springs; one son Dr. Chris Moser of Rock Springs; one daughter Jean Brunz of Rock Springs; four grandchildren Kevin Brunz and Paul Brunz, both of Rock Springs, Jennifer Brunz of Aurora, Colo., and Autumn Miller of Boice, Idaho; two great-grandchildren Melissa Brunz and Gena Gatseos. She was preceded in death by her parents, an infant son Nicholas Moser, and one brother Bud Flockhart. A Memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday at Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Avenue, Rock Springs. A memorial rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. Wednesday at Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk Street, Rock Springs. Interment will be in the St. Joseph’s Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call at the church one hour prior to services. The family of Elizabeth “Liz” Helen Moser respectfully suggests that donations in her memory be made to the donor’s choice. --- Green River Star, Jan 6, 2010 Erma Prevedel Erma Prevedel, 96, of Rock Springs passed away Jan. 2, 2010, at Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River. A longtime resident of Superior and Rock Springs, Prevedel died following an illness of 1 year. She was born Nov. 30, 1913, in Arma, Kan., the daughter of the late Charles and Costantina Menghini Niederiaufner. Prevedel attended school in Superior. She married Herman Prevedel Sr. at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church on Dec. 31, 1933, and he preceded her in death June 21, 1978. Her interests included spending time with her family, cooking, sewing and crocheting. She was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Community. Survivors include two sons Herman Prevedel and wife Judy of Loveland, Colo., and Alfred Prevedel and wife Pat of Rock Springs; one daughter Linda Frolic and husband John of Rock Springs; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two sisters Rena Dalpiaz and Josephine Harper; one brother Alfred Niederiaufner. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway, Rock Springs. A parish rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Thursday at Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk Street, Rock Springs. Interment will be in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call at the Vase Chapel from 4-7 p.m. Thursday and on Friday morning at the Vase Chapel until service time. The family of Erma Prevedel respectfully suggests that donations in her memory be made to Alzheimer’s Affiliation of Wyoming in Casper. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 10, 2010 TRAVIS DUANE HOPKINS Funeral services for Travis Duane Hopkins were conducted Monday, Jan. 4, 2010, at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, Rock Springs. Interment was in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, north of Rock Springs. Mr. Hopkins, 42, of 1005 Arapahoe St., Rock Springs, died Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2009. He had been a Rock Springs resident for 16 years and former Bozeman, Mont, resident. He was born Dec. 8, 1967, in Craig, Colo., the son of Clifford and Sharon Hopkins. He attended school in Riverton and was a 1986 graduate of Riverton High School. He also attended and graduated from WyoTech in 1993. He married Lori Rodriguez on Feb. 19, 1988, in Davenport, Iowa. Mr. Hopkins worked for Smith Power Products as a diesel mechanic for the past 14 years. His interests included snowboarding, fishing, camping, hiking, target shooting, being a NASCAR fan, spending time with his family and friends, rodeos and bull riding. Survivors include his wife, Lori Hopkins of Rock Springs; two sons, Cody Hopkins and Kord Hopkins, both of Rock Springs; one brother, Leo Hopkins and wife Julie of Green River; sister, Donna Stewart and husband Brian Stewart of Belgrade, Mont.; several nieces and nephews, including Randall Hopkins of Green River, Nicole Stewart and Cynthia Stewart of Belgrade, Mont., Ryleigh Hawkins, and Mandi Hawkins and husband Justin and their daughter Ryleigh Hawkins. He was preceded in death by his father, Clifford Hopkins; sister, Diana Hopkins; maternal grandparents, Hush and Leona Self; and paternal grandparents, Harry and Evelyn Hopkins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 10, 2010 JOSEPH SCHELL Funeral services for Joseph Ray Schell were conducted Wednesday, Dec. 30, 2009, at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel, Green River. Interment followed in the Riverview Cemetery. Mr. Schell, 54 of 297 E. Fourth S., Green River, died Friday, Dec. 25, 2009 at his home. A lifelong Green River resident, he died following a sudden illness. He was born on Aug. 23, 1955 in Rock Springs, the son of Joseph E. and Mary Schell. He attended school in Green River and was a 1974 graduate of Green River High School. He married Doris Harris Davis on Sept. 27, 2002 in Green River. Mr. Schell worked as a journeyman carman by the Union Pacific Railroad for 15 years. His interests included hunting, fishing, camping, spending time with family and friends, music and playing his drums. Survivors include his wife, Doris Schell of Green River; two brothers, Richard Schell and John Schell and wife Shiela of Green River; brother and sister-in-law, Roger and Paula Sims of Green River and Denny and Kathy Harris of Colorado; two stepsons, Daniel A. Davis and Brian W. Davis, both of Green River; one grandson, Taylor Ayden Davis of Green River; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 17, 2010 THORA MAE SCOTT Graveside services and interment for Thora Mae Scott were conducted Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2010, at the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Bishop David Young conducted the services. Mrs. Scott, 83, of Green River, died Friday, Jan. 1, 2010, at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River. A Green River resident and member of the Jamestown area since 1968, she died following a lengthy illness. She was born May 14, 1926, in Green River, the daughter of Harold Henry and Lela Hortence Terry Anderson. She attended school in Green River and was a graduate of Green River High School with the class of 1944. She married James Scott in 1948 in Green River. He preceded her in death in 1997. Mrs. Scott worked as a utility clerk for Pacific Power for 40 years until her retirement in June 1983. She was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary in Green River and the Shriner's Club. Her interests included playing golf, knitting, crocheting, watching television, traveling, bowling and laughing. Survivors include her sisters, Margie, Dixie and Lynda; one brother, Jerry; nephew, Lewis Rollins and wife Joan; sister-in-law, Mary Rollins and husband Lewis; and her pet horses, dogs and cats. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, James Scott; one brother, Terry; and three sisters, Lola, Evelyn and Bobette. --- Green River Star, Jan 20, 2010 Embry J. Hunt Embrey J. Healohanonakaunakauakau Hunt, infant daughter of Justen and Jaycia Hunt, died at birth Jan. 18, 2010, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs. Survivors include parents Justen and Jaycia Wisniewski Hunt of Green River; brother Joseph Wisniewski of Powell; sisters Michaelee Wisniewski and Jazlynn Hunt, both of Green River; grandparents, Jay and Lisa Twitchell of Green River, George and Donna Wisniewski of Rock Springs; great-grandparents, Lowell and Janice Hunt of Reno, Nev., Bryce and Barbera Twitchell of Green River, and Albina Wisniewski of Rock Springs; 14 aunts, 14 uncles, and 11 cousins. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Jan. 23 at Fox Funeral Home where friends may call one hour prior to the services. Interment will take place be in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the Memorial Fund on behalf of Embrey J. Hunt at the Trona Valley Credit Union. --- Fox Funeral Home, Jan 22, 2010 Ruby Huesing Ruby M. Huesing, 91, of Rock Springs died Thursday, January 21, 2010 at Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs after a short illness. She was born March 22, 1918 in Ft. Worth, Texas, the daughter of James and Florence Newell Martin. She married Harold E. Huesing on April 7, 1946 in Ft. Worth, Texas and he preceded her in death on December 30, 2008. She was a member of the Rock Springs Evangelical Free Church. Her interests were teaching the Bible, quilting and painting. Survivors include her sons, Alan Martin Huesing and wife Sheryl of Longview, Texas, and Stanley Hunter Huesing and wife Enya of Kaohsiung, Taiwan ROC; daughters, Gretchen Anita Brasington and husband Kim of Rock Springs, and Tracey Lynn Schurr of Lockport, New York; sister, Volera Kirkpatrick of Ft. Worth; 11 grandchildren, Gwen Flake, Merewyn Archer, Nathan, Owen, Ellen and Nolan Brasington of Rock Springs, Andrew, Jenna, and Kyle Huesing, Jessica Huesing, and Michael Gaught; great-grandsons Michael Gaught and Garrett Ray Flake; 7nieces and 3 nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Harold E. Huesing, two nephews, one brother and two sisters. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Tuesday, January 26, 2010 at the Rock Springs Evangelical Free Church, 125 Firestone, Rock Springs where friends may call one hour prior to the services. Pastor Richard Carlson will officiate. Interment will take place in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Casper Star Tribune, Jan 23, 2010 Robert Bruce Granaas A Mass of Christian burial for Robert Bruce Granaas, 66, will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m., Friday, Jan. 29, 2010, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway. Interment will be in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. A Rosary will be recited at 6 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Friends may call from 4 to 6 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010 and Friday, Jan. 29, 2010, until the time of funeral services, at the Vase Chapel. He died Friday, Jan. 15, 2010, following a tragic accident. Mr. Granaas served in the United States Army. --- Green River Star, Jan 27, 2010 Edward Fermelia Edward Fermelia, 79, of Rock Springs passed away Jan. 20, 2010, in Centennial, Colo. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Fermelia had been in ill health for the past month. He was born July 11, 1930, in Hanna, the son of the late Rudolph and Bernardina Fermelia. Fermelia attended school in Rock Springs and was a 1948 graduate of Rock Springs High School. He attended the University of Wyoming and received a Bachelor of Science degree in civil engineering. He married the former Marjorie Dolores Kidman in Rock Springs on Aug. 31, 1957, and she preceded him in death Sept. 19, 2008. For 31 years, Fermelia owned and operated Johnson - Fermelia Company. He was employed at his company as a civil engineer, serving as County Engineer for several years. He retired in 1995. Fermelia was an active member of Holy Spirit Catholic Community. He was an avid golfer and walker until he was unable to follow those pursuits. He is survived by three sons, Dr. David Fermelia and wife Gracie of Los Angeles, Michael Fermelia of Rock Springs and Stephen Fermelia of Westminster, Colo.; one daughter, Dr. Catherine Fermelia DeCino and husband Dr. Don DeCino of Morrison, Colo.; two brothers: Louis Fermelia of Westminster, Calif., and Alfred Fermelia of Englewood, Colo.; three grandchildren; several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, sisters Ermenia and Catherine, and one brother, Alvin Fermelia. Honorary pallbearers are Wayne Johnson, Stanley Pivik, Lorie Pivic, George Berkel, Joe Caller and Bud Nelson, all of Rock Springs. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Avenue, Rock Springs. A parish rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. Friday at the church. Friends may call from noon until 4 p.m. Friday at Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk Street, Rock Springs, and from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. at the church and on Saturday morning at the church until time of services. Cremation will follow. --- Green River Star, Jan 27, 2010 Deliah “Dee” Davis Delilah “Dee” Davis, 89, of Rock Springs, passed away Jan. 21 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A resident of Rock Springs since 1973 and former resident of Pinedale, she died following a brief illness. She was born Jan. 11, 1921, in Devils Slide, Utah, the daughter of the late Frank and Delilah Robinson Maltby. She attended schools in Evanston, and graduated from the Evanston High school with the class of 1939. She married Sidney H. Davis in, 1944 in Fort Reilly, Kan. and he preceded her in death in Salt Lake City in 1979. Survivors include five daughters, Peggy Cobb of Green River, Jeana Craig of Rock Springs, Anita Davis of Las Vegas, Nev., Helen Hansen of Libby, Mont. and Lori Willis of Chester, Calif.; 11 grandchildren and one great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, two brothers, James and Billy Maltby, and one sister, Kathleen Howard. Private family services are planned at the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 31, 2010 EDNA M. GIBBONS A memorial service for Edna M. Gibbons was conducted Monday, Jan. 25, 2010, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, Rock Springs. The Rev. Steven Mitchell conducted the services, Inurnment followed at the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, north of Rock Springs. Cremation has taken place. Mrs. Gibbons, 88, of 901½ McCarty Ave., Rock Springs, died Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010, at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River. A longtime Rock Springs resident, she died following a lengthy illness. She was born April 14, 1921, in Wyalusing, Pa., the daughter of Clifford and Mary Alice Richland Ball. She attended schools in Wyalusing and Rock Springs before graduating from Rock Springs High School. She worked in sales for Sears. Mrs. Gibbons was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary Archie Hay Post 24. Survivors include her sons, Clifford Gibbons and wife Carol and Wallace Gibbons, all of Rock Springs; one daughter, Barbara Gunyan and husband Ronald Jr. of Rock Springs; five grandchildren, Ronald Gunyan III and wife Juanita and Dana Provence and husband Trevy, all of Rock Springs, Crystal Gibbons of Oakland, Calif., Casey Gibbons of Colorado and Aaron Gibbons of Rock Springs, and nine great-grandchildren, all of Rock Springs. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 31, 2010 RUDOLPH T. SHIFLAR SANDY, Utah--A memorial mass for Rudolph T. Shiflar was celebrated Monday, Jan. 11, 2010, at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, Rock Springs. Mr. Shiflar, 93, died Sunday, Jan. 3, 2010, in Sandy, Utah, surrounded by family members. He was a longtime Rock Springs resident. He was born Oct. 11, 1916, in Butte, Mont., to John and Ann Sever Shiflar. He was the third of nine children. In his teenage years, he left home to work in the Civilian Conservation Corps, where he helped build roads and facilities in Yellowstone National Park and Half Moon Lake. Mr. Shiflar was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1941 and served in the Philippines and Japan in World War II. He married Jennie Usenichnik on Sept. 18, 1948. He also worked for the Union Pacific Railroad for 30 years. His interests included camping, fishing, hunting, riding motorcycles and traveling. He decided to take up skiing at the age of 70. He played the button box accordion and was a member of the Rock Springs Button Box Band, playing at many local and family events. His interests also included polkas and Slovenian music, both playing and dancing. When asked what time it was, he would say, "It's polka time!" He is survived by his sisters, Annie Marietti and Virginia and husband Don Orester, both of Rock Springs, Sylvia and husband Dean Flynn of Murray, Utah; brother, Frank and wife Helen Shiflar of Sandy; sisters-in-law, Irene Shiflar of Green River and Frances and husband Warren Smith of Spokane, Wash.; many nieces and nephews; and the staff at the Atria Living Center in Sandy. He was preceded in death by his wife; brothers, John, Al, and Andrew; and sister, Christine Jelosek. --- Green River Star, Feb 3, 2010 Frieda Bekakis Frieda Bekakis, 87, of Rogue River, Ore., passed away Jan. 7, 2010, at Three Rivers Hospital in Grants Pass, Ore. A former longtime resident of Rock Springs and Superior, Bekakis died following a sudden illness. She was born and raised in Superior and was the daughter of the late Leo and Anna Bertagnolli. They owned and operated Leo’s Grocery and Bakery in Superior for many years. Bekakis attended school in Superior and was a graduate of Superior High School with the class of 1940. She also attended and graduated from the Wyoming General Hospital Nursing Program. She married Mike Bekakis on June 4, 1944, in Rock Springs, and he preceded her in death Feb. 22, 2001. Bekakis was employed by Sweetwater County Memorial Hospital and Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County for 40 plus years before retiring. During that time she was a surgical nurse and later became the director of nursing. She was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Community. Her interests included spending time with her family, reading, playing bridge and pinochle. She knitted, loved roses and loved and cherished all of her friends in Rock Springs. Bekakis enjoyed being part of the Greek Community in Rock Springs. Survivors include one daughter Ann Graves and husband Floyd of Rogue River, Ore.; one granddaughter Selena Bekakis of Portland, Ore. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one brother Arthur Bertagnolli. Following cremation, memorial services will be conducted at 10 a.m. April 24, 2010 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway, Rock Springs.  A memorial rosary will be recited on April 23 at 5:30 p.m. at Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk Street, Rock Springs. Inurnment will be in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery.  Friends may call at the church April 24 one hour prior to services. --- Green River Star, Feb 3, 2010 Joseph “Seef” Gaviotis Joseph ‘Seef’ Gaviotis, 84, of Rock Springs passed away Jan. 31, 2010, with his family by his side. He was born Feb. 25, 1926, in Rock Springs, the fourth child of the late Manuel and Helen Gaviotis. He grew up in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School. Within a week of graduating he received his call to duty and served 2 years in the army during World War II in the Asian Theater. In the years following, he moved to Salt Lake City where he opened his own dry cleaning business and married his wife, Liberty Ladakis. They had four children with their first born dying as an infant. In 1963, Gaviotis moved his family back to Rock Springs where he and his brother, Pape, took over their father’s saloon, the OK Bar. After 30 years of working the bar, he retired in 1993. During his spare time Gaviotis reupholstered furniture for family and friends in Rock Springs, Salt Lake City and Colorado. He was a pious member of the Greek Orthodox Church. His children described him as a kind and gentle person who kept life simple. “Like our mother, his life was centered around his children and grandchildren. He taught us by his example, the virtues of: first and always faith in God, self respect, being honest and hard working and to never turn one’s back to those in need. He was indeed a compassionate and kind person in every way.” He was a devoted husband, an exemplary father and grandfather and to many, a fine friend. He is survived by two sons, Mike Gaviotis and wife Monika, George Gaviotis and wife Jenny, daughter Maria Gamvroulas and husband Steven, 10 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, sisters Bella Kourtides and husband Jim and Elsie Sefandonakis, brother Pape Gaviotis and wife Betty, several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his beloved wife of 49 years, Liberty, infant daughter Ellen and brother Gust. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 405 “N” Street, Rock Springs. A prayer service will be recited at 7 p.m. Thursday at Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk Street, Rock Springs. Interment will be in Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call at the Vase Chapel on Thursday from 4-7 p.m. and on Friday at the chapel until time of services. The family of Joseph ‘Seef’ Gaviotis respectfully suggests that donations in his memory be made to Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, P.O. Box 14, Rock Springs, WY 82901. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 7, 2010 LINDA JOHNSON CALL Funeral services for Linda Johnson Call were conducted Friday, Jan. 29, 2010, at the LDS Stake Center, Rock Springs. Bishop Todd Rose officiated. Interment followed in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Mrs. Call, 59, of Rock Springs, died Friday, Jan. 22, 2010, at her home after a lengthy illness. She was born July 23, 1950, in Salt Lake City, the daughter of Curtis and Norma Gaisford Johnson. She attended schools in Bountiful, Utah, and graduated from Viewmont High School in Bountiful with the class of 1968. She attended Brigham Young University, where she received her BA degree. She married Howard S. Call on Feb. 18, 1972, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple, Salt Lake City. She worked as a secretary for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints until her retirement in August 2009 after 19 years. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Her interests included her family, genealogy, serving in her church, attending family parties, reading, listening to music and performing as a percussionist in college productions. Survivors include her husband, Howard Call of Rock Springs; father, Curtis Johnson and wife Mary of Bountiful; daughters, Michele Call of Rock Springs, Kristy Griffith and husband Michael of Lehi, Utah, Lori Boyer and husband Amaleki, Jamie Lacey and husband Patrick, all of Rock Springs, and Jenny Call of West Valley City, Utah; brothers, Chris Johnson and wife Cheryl of Bountiful, Scott Johnson and wife Lori of Olathe, Kan., Bruce Johnson and wife Tanya of West Point, Utah, and Troy Johnson and wife Rachel of Centerville, Utah; sister, Marjie DiMattio and husband JD of Greensboro, Md.; sister-in-law, Carol Johnson of West Valley City; six grandchildren, Emily, Miriam, Adam, Joshua, Olivia and Jared; five aunts; three uncles; 30 cousins; 19 nieces; and 14 nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother, Norma Johnson; and brother, Bob Johnson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 7, 2010 WOODROW WAYNE CLARK Funeral services for Woodrow Wayne Clark were conducted Friday, Jan. 29, 2010, at the Little Snake River School in Baggs. Interment followed in Reader Cemetery. Mr. Clark, 39, of Green River, died Saturday, Jan. 23, 2010. He was snowmobiling with his friends up Lost Creek east of Baggs. He was born April 13, 1970, in Farmington, N.M., to Larry and Ann Clark. He attended pre-kindergarten in Holland, while his family was residing there. He learned to speak Dutch with the children. He started his American education in Evanston. His family moved to Baggs in 1977, where he attended school and graduated from high school in December 1989. He married Tanya Sarah Mobley, the daughter of Alan and Charlotte Mobley, on Dec. 29, 1993, in Meeker, Colo., where his wife grew up. They had three sons: Brody, Dalton and Jaxson. The couple lived in and around Baggs, Rock Springs and Green River, where Mr. Clark worked as a truck driver in oilfield-related jobs. He continued to return to the Snake River Valley, where his friends and family lived. His interests included hunting, fishing, snowmobile activities, the outdoors and spending times with friends and family. He is survived by his wife of 16 years, Tanya; three sons, Brody Wayne, Dalton Roy and Jaxson Lee of Green River; parents, Larry and Ann Clark; brother, Steven and wife Jennifer; nieces, Courtney, Ashley and Brianna; nephew, Clayton of Baggs; grandmother, Vera Clark of Farmington; many aunts, uncles and cousins; and other family members living in Meeker. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Woodrow Clark; and his father-in-law, Alan Mobley. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 7, 2010 ROSALEE MAE “ROSE” DARROW Services for Rosalee Mae “Rose” Darrow were conducted Monday, Feb. 1, 2010, at the Headwaters Center in Dubois. Interment followed at the Dubois Cemetery. Mrs. Darrow, 71, of Dubois, died Sunday, Jan. 24, 2010, at the Promise Hospital in Salt Lake City, after a 10-month illness. She was born June 7, 1938, in Falls City, Neb., the daughter of James Henry Innis and Dorothy Armeta Wetmore. She married Russell Darrow on March 5, 1988, in Green River. The couple worked together for several years, distributing copies of the Casper Star Tribune in Dubois. She was a member of the First Assembly of God Church. Her interests included writing poetry, rock hounding, fishing, hunting, gardening, canning, cooking and racing cars in the Powder Puff division, where she collected several trophies. She was also interested in helping and caring for people. Survivors include her husband, Russell; daughter, Dorothy Mitchell of Green River; stepdaughters, Valerie Randolph and husband John of Muscantine, Iowa, and Laura Wethington and husband Warren of Tipton, Iowa; sister, Helen Innis of Mesa, Ariz.; brother, Ray Innis and wife Theresa of Phoenix; grandchildren, Tyvyn and Shanea Mitchell of Green River; step-grandchildren, Quincy Fuller and Bethany and Nicole Wethington of Iowa; great-granddaughter Paris Fuller; former son-in-law Shane Mitchell of Green River; and canine companion, Odie. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her nephew, Michael Ray Innis. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 7, 2010 JEFFREY “SPARKY” LEE EDWARDS SR. A celebration of Jeffrey “Sparky” Lee Edwards Sr.’s life was conducted Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2010, at the Sterling Village Club House, South Jordan, Utah. Mr. Edwards, 59, died Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010 at his home surrounded by family and friends. He was born Aug. 7, 1950, in Sheridan to Clifford and Alice Haskins Edwards. Mr. Edwards worked at BD Medical as an instrumentation technician. He married Carolyn Pacheco on July 16, 1971. He is survived by his wife; sons, Cpl. Jeffrey L. Edwards Jr. and wife Myli “Smiley Myli,” and Zac and wife Corrina “Sparkette”; parents; and brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 7, 2010 EDWARD FERMELIA A Mass of Christian burial for Edward Fermelia was celebrated Saturday, Jan. 30, 2010, at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, Rock Springs. A parish rosary was recited Friday, Jan. 29, 2010, at the church. Cremation followed. Mr. Fermelia, 79, of Rock Springs, died Wednesday, Jan. 20, 2010, in Centennial, Colo. A longtime Rock Springs resident, he had been in ill health for the past month. He was born July 11, 1930, in Hanna, the son of Rudolph and Bernardina Fermelia. He attended school in Rock Springs and was a 1948 graduate of Rock Springs High School. He attended the University of Wyoming and received a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering. He married the former Marjorie Dolores Kidman on Aug. 31, 1957, in Rock Springs. She preceded him in death on Sept. 19, 2008. For 31 years, Mr. Fermelia owned and operated the Johnson Fermelia Company. He worked ath is company as a civil engineer, serving as county engineer for several years. He retired in 1995. Mr. Fermelia was an active member of Holy Spirit Catholic community. His interests included being an avid golfer and walker until he was unable to follow those pursuits. He is survived by three sons, Dr. David Fermelia and wife Gracie of Los Angeles, Michael Fermelia of Rock Springs and Stephen Fermelia of Westminster, Colo.; one daughter, Dr. Catherine Fermelia DeCino and husband Dr. Don DeCino of Morrison, Colo.; two brothers, Louis Fermelia of Westminster, Calif., and Alfred Fermelia of Englewood, Colo.; three grandchildren, Dan DeCino and Andrea DeCino, both of Morrison, and Jared Fleming of Fort Collins, Colo.; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; sisters, Ermenia and Catherine; and one brother, Alvin Fermelia. Honorary pallbearers will include Wayne Johnson, Stanley Pivik, Lorie Pivic, George Berkel, Joe Caller and Bud Nelson, all of Rock Springs. -- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 7, 2010 ROBERT BRUCE GRANAAS A Mass of Christian burial for Robert Bruce Granaas was celebrated Friday, Jan. 29, 2010, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, Rock Springs. A rosary was recited Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, Rock Springs. Interment followed in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Mr. Granaas, 66, of 5430 Saratoga Blvd., Corpus Christi, Texas, died Friday, Jan. 15, 2010. A Corpus Christi resident for the past two years and former Rock Springs resident, he died following a tragic accident. He was born Aug. 8, 1943, in Rock Springs, the son of Lloyd Albert and Bruna Ann Marchetti Granaas. He attended school in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School with the class of 1962. Mr. Granaas served in the U.S. Army. He worked as a laborer in the construction business. He was a member of American Legion Archie Hay Post 24, National Rifle Association and AARP. His survivors include one son, Walter R. Granaas, who is deployed to the Middle East; one brother, Stanley Granaas of Glenrock; one grandchild, Matthew J. Granaas of Corpus Christi; and two nephews, Jason Granaas and Davin Granaas. He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 7, 2010 MYRTLE R. LAWRENCE A memorial service for Mother Myrtle R. Lawrence was conducted Friday at the East Grand Boulevard Church of God in Christ, Detroit. Dr. Welton Lawrence officiated. Mrs. Lawrence died. She was the first lady of the Canadian-Michigan Jurisdiction and East Grand Boulevard Church of God in Christ. She is survived by her husband of 72 years, Bishop Elton A. Lawrence; one son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Welton Lawrence and Missionary Joyce Lawrence of Detroit; and daughter and son-in-law, Lady Mae Blake of Los Angeles and Bishop Charles E. Blake. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 7, 2010 ILA FRANCES MARLIN Ila Frances Marlin, 83, of Green River, died Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010, in Tremonton, Utah. She had been a patient at the Intermountain Medical Center in Salt Lake City the previous 15 days. She was born June 4, 1926, in Mesa, Ariz., the daughter of Frank and Mabel Griffis Cover. She grew up and graduated from high school in Montrose, Colo. She married Bernard Edward Marlin on April 5, 1944, in Montrose. He preceded her in death on March 20, 2005. She had lived in Green River the last 42 years. She was a life-long homemaker, having never worked outside the home. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Her interests included reading, watching television and spending time with her family. Survivors include four daughters, Kay Barrett and husband Terry of Oakdale, Calif., Judy Cotton and husband Jerry of North Platte, Neb., Donna Giles and husband Craig of West Valley City, Utah, and Barbara Kearl and husband Doug of Tremonton, Utah; two sons, Gary Marlin and wife Terri and Jerry Marlin and wife Linda, all of Green River; 23 grandchildren; 61 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, parents, husband, two brothers, one daughter, two granddaughters, one great-grandson and one great-granddaughter. Private family services will be conducted at the Fort McPherson National Cemtery in Maxwell, Neb. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 7, 2010 SALLY JO ROGERS A memorial services for Sally Jo Rogers was conducted Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010, at the St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Rawlins. Mrs. Rogers, 61, died on Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2010. She was born Nov. 7, 1948, in Topeka, Kan., the youngest of three daughters born to Merlin Charles “Babe” and Winifred Anne “Peg” Rogers. After brief transfers to Omaha and Denver, she moved to Cheyenne in 1951. In 1955, her family moved to Rawlins. During her senior year in high school, she joined the international cast of Up With People and spent the year traveling with 150 young adults from multi-national and cultural background. The group’s goal was to make the world a better place by reaching across borders with gestures of peace, love, honesty, purity and unselfishness. Mrs. Rogers attended the University of Tulsa and University of Wyoming and graduated from California State University Long Beach. She briefly taught school and had a long career selling real estate in Jackson Hole. She was the executive director of the Silver Buffalo Club, major gifts manager and Wyoming Public Radio in Laramie and was the vice president of Business Development at Rocky Mountain Bank for the last four years. Sally was appointed to the Wyoming Arts Council Board of Directors. She served as president of the Teton County Republican Women, secretary of the Albany County Republican Central Committee and vice president of the University of Wyoming Alumni Association. She was a member of the Off Square Theatre Board, St. John’s Hospital Auxiliary, Rotary Club of Jackson Hole and charter member of the Presbyterian Church of Jackson Hole. She was honored by the Rotary Club as the November 2009 Citizen of the Month. Her interests included making friends all over the world, music, her friends and family, dancing, Wyoming and being a University of Wyoming Cowboys fan. She is survived by her son, Christ Pierce; sister, Nancy and husband Larry Harris; niece, Valorie and husband Butch Smith; nephew, Sean Harris and companion Tamar Kummel; great-nieces, Annie and husband Dylan Cooper and Erin Brown; sister, Mary Kay Carr; cousins, Mary Ann Hille, Sid Moyers and wife Lynn, Leslie and husband Mark Hamrick, Sheila and husband CJ Laquerica, Maggie and husband Kajeer Yar and Shirley Moyers; and her best friend, Donn Dorsett. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 10, 2010 Gone For A Walk With Penny Glenna Ruth Varley Yedinak passed away February 6, 2010 at home surrounded by her family and loved ones. Glenna was born October 15, 1928 to Glen and Ethel Bateman Varley of Bitter Creek, Wyoming, the first of four children. She grew up in Bitter Creek helping her parents run the family store and gas station. Glenna graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1947, and married Harold Yedinak on October 4, 1947. She was a member of the American Legion, the Wyoming State Historical Society, and the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Auxiliary Aerie #151, serving as President 1978/1979. She enjoyed the outdoors, camping, fishing, hiking, hunting arrowheads, old bottles and panning for gold. When camping became too difficult for Harold they bought property on Beaver Ridge and built a cabin, which became a favorite place for everyone in the family and her favorite place in the world. After Harold passed she found companionship in an old friend, Lester Robbins and for about the next 20 years the two traveled the highways and byways of Wyoming and Arizona enjoying historical sites, mountains, and prairies. She loved collecting, woodworking, cooking, baking, sewing, and spending time with her family making each one of them feel special and loved. Thru all the trials of life she never complained, she just lived and taught us all, by example, that with caring, compassion, dedication, and love you could find the answers to all problems. Glenna was preceded in death by parents Glen and Ethel Varley, husband Harold Yedinak, and grandson Skyler William Yedinak, and her beloved Golden Retriever, Penny. She is survived by her brothers, John and Sally Varley, Ed and RaeDell Varley, sister, Darhl (Varley) and Carroll Kizzire, sons, Wayne and Linda Yedinak, William and Rachel Yedinak, grandchildren, Leslie and Sara McKinnon, and Jade Yedinak, great-grandchildren, Thomas Hart (USN), Sarah and Christopher Lambert (USMC), Klohe Evee Yedinak, many nieces and nephews and her loving friend and companion, Lester Robbins and his children. Services will be held at 11 AM, Saturday, February 13, 2010 at the First United Methodist Church, 1515 Edgar Street, Rock Springs, WY. The family wishes to express a special thank you to Dr. Moser, Dr. Franks, and the nurses from Sweetwater Hospice: Terri, Teddy, and Naomi. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to Sweetwater Hospice. --- Rock Springs Rocket-Miner, Feb 14, 2010 PHYLLIS ANN ANDREW A visitation for Phyllis Ann Andrew was conducted Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, at the Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel of the Chimes. Cremation followed at the Cheyenne Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Andrew, 72, of Rock Springs died Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010, in Burns. Mrs. Andrew was born Feb. 22, 1937, in Norton, Kan. She lived in Rock Springs for 45 years. She married Dan Andrew on Oct. 12, 1963, in Pinedale. Her interests included crocheting, fishing, elk hunting, traveling and being with her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and other family members. Mrs. Andrew is survived by her husband, Dan Andrew; six children, Patricia Sue Hail and husband Ralph of Keenesburg, Colo., Pamela Mae Jackson of Cheyenne, James Carl Gustason and wife Christine of Cheyenne Wells, Colo., Robert Grant Andrew and wife Rhonda of Granger, June Carla Sue Andrew and husband Bryan of Columbia, Mo., and Dwayne A. Andrew and wife Wendy of Rock Springs; a brother and sister-in-law, William Carl and Barbara Brown of Burns; 20 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Gerald Leroy Brown; and her parents, Carl and Lorraine (Bailey) Brown. --- Rock Springs Rocket-Miner, Feb 14, 2010 LUCILLE MARRIE (FINLEY) NASH Funeral services for Lucille Marie (Finley) Nash were conducted Saturday, Feb. 6, 2010, at the American Lutheran Church. Burial followed in the Kuper Memorial Cemetery. Mrs. Nash, 95, died Thursday, Jan. 28, 2010, at her granddaughter Glenna Schaible’s home in Kalispell, Mont. A longtime Chinook resident, she died from natural causes. She was born Aug. 26, 1914, in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, to Ray A. Finley and Victoria Ellen (Spinner) Finley. She married Wallace Lloyd Nash on Sept. 13, 1938 in Chinook. They lived on a farm southwest of Chinook before moving to town. They had three children, Diana, Walline and Bill. She also raised two granddaughters, Pattie and Glenna. Mrs. Nash worked many jobs, the last being a vendor at the State Liquor Store. She was a member of the Eagle’s Auxiliary, once holding the president’s office. Mrs. Nash was also the first woman elected to the Chinook City Council in October 1984. She served many years. She helped open the Senior Citizen’s Center and later supported it moving to its current building. She was the first Sugarbeet Festival queen, who served along with first king, her brother Roy, in October 2005. She was noted for her high heel shoes and flower gardens. She is survived by a daughter Walline and husband Clifford Campbell; grandchildren, Janette and husband Brian White, Joe Hiner, Pattie Hiner, Glenna Hiner and husband Jim of Schaible, Will Hiner, Victoria and husband Brad Kuehl, Tim and wife Amery Batchelor, Jo Lynn Teuscher and Frances Mogen; great-grandchildren, Aiyana and Dorian White, Christopher, Cody and Donald Campbell, Jamie Hiner, Lindsay Hiner, Kaissia Lenz, Andi Ross, Jyndia Schaible, Burk and wife Lydia Schaible, Tara and husband Jesse Hatch, Levi Hiner, Samantha Gamper, Shelby Gamper, Joseph Gamper, Hailee Holeman, Kahlan Kuehl, Kyler Batchelor and Kenner Porter Billy Jack “BJ” and wife Rachelle Teuscher, MaKenzee and Alexis Teuscher, and Dallas, Anna Marie and Amanda Jo Mogen; great-great-grandchildren, Ricky, Michael Provence and Skye Dodd, Brayden and Peyton Davison, Chase and Ivy Lenz, Riley, Sydnee and Breckin and Kalub Padilla; and son-in-law, Gerald Greenly and wife Diana. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wallace; daughter, Diana; son, Bill; and grandson, Clifford Campbell. --- Rock Springs Rocket-Miner, Feb 14, 2010 JAXSON ALEXANDER OWENS Funeral services for Jaxon Alexander Owens were conducted Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010, at the Green River LDS Stake Center, Green River. Interment followed in the Riverview Cemetery, Green River. Mr. Owens, 22, of Green River, died Friday, Jan. 29, 2010, at his home in Green River. He was born Nov. 25, 1987, in Rock Springs, the son of Charles and Jana Barker Owens. He attended schools in Green River and graduated from Green River with the class of 2006. He worked for Dominos for many years while he was a student. He worked for the Union Pacific Railroad as a brakeman, switchman and conductor. Mr. Owens was a member of the United Transportation Union. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His interests included being a video gamer, trucks, motorcycles, exploring with friends, shooting, off-road trucking and spending time with his family and friends. Survivors include his parents, Charles and Jana Owens of Green River; sister, Janie Owens of Green River; brothers, Rodney Owens of Las Vegas and Isaac and Will Owens, both of Green River; grandparents, Edwin L. and Betty Owens and Don and Susan Barker, all of Green River; aunts and uncles, Rusty and Sandy Owens, Rick and Karon Owens, Stan and Laura Owens, Judy Owens and Bonnie and David Arnold, all of Green River, and Alison and Franklin Bennett of Salt Lake City; and 22 cousins. He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents. --- Rock Springs Rocket-Miner, Feb 14, 2010 RICHARD K. PLEMEL A memorial mass for Richard K. Plemel was celebrated Monday, Feb. 8, 2010, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, Rock Springs. A memorial rosary was recited at the church. Cremation has taken place. Mr. Plemel, 67, of 740 Connecticut, Rock Springs, died Tuesday, Feb. 2, 2010 at his home. A life-long Rock Springs resident, he died following a brief illness. He was born Jan. 24, 1943, in Rock Springs, the son of Ludwig J. and Olga Plemel. He attended schools in Rock Springs. He married Sharon Daniels Plemel on June 14, 1960, in Manila, Utah. They later divorced. Mr. Plemel was a self-employed mechanic at Rich’s 66 and Rich’s Outlaw 66 from 1965 to 1989. He also worked at Tire Den, Red Horse Oil and Nickel Ridge Portables. Mr. Plemel was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic community, BPO Elks and Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 151. His interests included spending time with his family, attending their sporting and scholastic events, traveling, riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle, fishing and spending time with his companion, Max. Survivors included his mother, Olga A. Plemel of Rock Springs; former wife, Sharon Plemel of Rock Springs; one son, Richard Steven Plemel of Rock Springs; three daughters, Toni R. Smith and husband Wes, Darleen Cross and Amber Rochford and husband Rocky, all of Rock Springs; two brothers, Ludwig Plemel Jr. and wife Fran and David Plemel and wife Adrienne, all of Rock Springs; two sisters, Carol Killian and husband Dale of Bakersfield, Calif., and Louanna Batey and husband John of New Whiteland, Ind.; his dog, Max; eight grandchildren, Quinton and Bailey Smith, Shenyce and Bryanna Plemel, Gavin Cross and wife Trista, April Cherny and husband Chad and Stevie and Jayden Rochford; one great-grandons, Brenin Cross; and several aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Ludwig Plemel Sr.; paternal grandparents, Frank and Catherine Plemel; and maternal grandparents, August and Lucille Sarcletti. --- Rock Springs Rocket-Miner, Feb 14, 2010 ESTELLE CLARE WIESE A funeral Mass for Estelle Clare Wiese was celebrated Feb. 5, 2010, at St. Peter the Fisherman Catholic Church, Two Rivers, Wis. Burial followed at the Holy Cross Cemetery in Two Rivers. Mrs. Wiese, 94, of Two Rivers, died Sunday, Jan. 31, 2010, with her family at her side. She was born April 3, 1915, in Two Rivers, the daughter of Joseph and Florence (St. Pierre) Calchinski. She graduated from Washington High School in Two Rivers with the class of 1933. She married Frank Wiese on Nov. 30, 1940, in Clarks Mills, Wis. He preceded her in death on Oct. 14, 1998. Her interests included photography, scrap booking; cooking, especially for family; hosting visitors and spending time with friends and family. Survivors include her two daughters, Marilyn Siegel and Cynthia Notz; one son, David and wife Eda Wiese; seven grandchildren, Shawn and wife Jeanne Siegel, Kristin Siegel, Troy and wife Nicole Notz, Shawna Scharenbroch, Shana Notz, Justin Wiese and Cassidy Wiese; granddaughter-in-law, Laurie Notz; 14 great-grandchildren, Maranda and husband Kyle Reddock, Samantha Siegel, Taylor Siegel, Lisa Siegel, Damien Siegel, Joshua Siegel, Zachery Notz, Ashleigh Notz, Anastasia Scharenbroch, Athena Scharenbroch, Chloe Notz, Elijah Notz, John Siegel and David Siegel; two great-great-granddaughters, Ryle and Khiana Reddoch; and one sister-in-law, Harrett. She was preceded in death by her siblings, Marcella Calchinski, Evelyn and husband Wilmer Garvey, Lorraine and husband Earl Sorenson, Hazel and husband Harold Buhk, Jeanette and husband Paul Novotny, John and wife Alice Wiese and Edward Wiese; sisters-in-law, Alice and husband Charlie Lodel, Sophia and husband Bob Riha and Virginia and husband Raymond Greenwood; grandsons, Shad Siegel and Travis Notz; granddaughter, Ana Siegel; and son-in-laws, Arvid Seigel and Thomas Notz. --- Green River Star, Feb 17, 2010 Mary Berlogar Harris Mary Berlogar Harris, 99, of Rock Springs passed away Feb. 15, 2010, at her home where she lived for 70 years. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Harris had been in ill health for the past two weeks. She was born on November 20, 1910, in Skofia Loka Llubllanja, Yugoslavia, the daughter of the late Franc and Maria Pec`ar Berlogar. Harris attended school in Rock Springs. She married George C. Harris on Jan. 18, 1930, in Rock Springs, and he preceded her in death Jan. 27, 1991. Harris was employed by Sweetwater County School District No. 1 for 30 years and retired in 1980. She was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Community, SNPJ Lodge, Rock Springs Women’s Club, St. Monica’s Sodality, St. Michaels, Catholic Golden Age, Young At Heart Senior Center and various bridge clubs. Her interests included gardening, cooking, crocheting, knitting and spending time with family and friends. Survivors include two sons Richard Harris of Pinedale and Ron Harris and wife Georgeen of Rock Springs; two daughters Marilyn Rosette and husband George and Jeanne Miskulin and husband Dan, all of Rock Springs; 33 grandchildren; 53 great-grandchildren; 10 great-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews; her grandson and caregiver Ken Harris and good friend John Gatti. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband George; three sons Georgie, Jimmy and Robert; two brothers Harry and Frank; daughters-in-law Hazel and Patricia; two grandsons P.J. Harris and Steve Harris; one great-grandson Erik Allen. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Saturday at Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. A vigil for the deceased and rosary will be recited at 10 a.m. Saturday, at Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Inurnment will be in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call at the church one hour prior to services. The family of Mary Berlogar Harris will be receiving relatives and friends at Mary’s home, 707 McTee Street, Rock Springs. The family of Mary Berlogar Harris respectfully suggests that donations in her memory be made to Hospice of Sweetwater County, 809 Thompson Street, Suite D, Rock Springs, WY 82901 or the charity of the donor’s choice. --- Vernal Express, Feb 17, 2010 Ester Estelle Larsen Esther Estelle Larsen, 89, of Washam, died Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2010 in Midvale, Utah. She was born on Oct. 14, 1920 in Roosevelt, Utah, the daughter of Alma LeRoy Boren and Thelma Potter Boren. She lived in the White Rocks area for a while before moving to Manila, Utah. She attended schools in Manila and adopted Margaret Irwin as her sister. She had two older brothers, Lonnie and Farren, and a younger brother Argie. She met Donald Larsen who had moved to Manila from Lyman to work on the CCC Projects. They were married on April 2, 1938 in Manila by Bishop Clifford A. Christensen. There marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on Jan. 24, 1948. After their marriage, they moved to Urie, Wyo. where her husband worked for Ross Reed. They later moved to Winton, Wyo. where Donald worked in the coal mines. A few years later, they moved back to Manila and worked for Marion Campbell. They purchased a small farm in Washam District from Tim Potter where they raised a large family of six girls and four boys. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where she held many positions and served as custodian of the chapel with her husband. She worked from many years cooking meals at the school. She and her husband built a nice house, raised good crops, some cattle, pigs, and chickens. They had a large garden which provided good meals year round. They had a good cellar where all the bottled goods were stored along with the potatoes and carrots. Survivors include six daughters, Duella, Mera Don, Margie Kay, Renae, Ruth Ann and Blenda; two sons, Coyne and Keith; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one brother Farren; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald; three sons, Darwin, Kerwin and Craig; two granddaughters, Deborah and Jill; and two brothers, Lonnie and Argie. Interment in the Manila Cemetery. --- Green River Star, Feb 17, 2010 Paul John Wataha The Wataha Family sadly announces the death of their beloved husband, father and friend, Paul John Wataha, who died February 15, 2010, in Rock Springs, Wyoming. Born December 01, 1924 and raised in Rock Springs, Paul served as Mayor of the City of Rock Springs for twenty-one years, from 1957 to 1978. During his years as mayor, many local community improvements accomplished because of his leadership and guidance. He freely donated his time and energy to numerous state and local civic boards, commissions, and charitable organizations over the years. In 1957, as a young man, he envisioned the development of a golf and recreation complex north of town, and worked many years to turn his vision into reality. Thanks to Paul's dream and contributions from many people, Rock Springs and Sweetwater County now enjoy playing and relaxing at the Paul J. Wataha Recreation Complex and Golf Course. Perhaps one of Paul's greatest achievements was the Accounting and Tax Practice that he started in 1950 in Rock Springs. True to the end, he was always threatening to cut back on the workload! Paul formed special long-term relationships with many of his clients by delivering current, professional advice in a respectful way. We know he cherished the lunches and morning coffee gatherings with friends sharing stories and solving the world's problems, no doubt. Many of his friends will remember him recounting the Democratic National Presidential Nominating Conventions as a Wyoming State Delegate in 1960 when John F. Kennedy was nominated or the riots during the 1968 Chicago convention. Others will recall that Paul was an avid sports fan, whether he was talking about the Wyoming Cowboys or discussing last nights Utah Jazz game. We have fond memories of making the day-long treks to Laramie for the Cowboy football games. We will miss Paul; he was a great guy and truly decent man. Reflect on your memories of him with joy, he lived a full and benevolent life. We know for certain that he treasured his many relationships with you. Paul's son, Paul Jay Wataha, preceded Paul in death in 2006. He is survived by his wife Dorothy Jo Wataha and sons John Charles Wataha and Joseph Frank Wataha, who are married to Mary Jo Ann Wataha and Patricia Ann Wataha. He is the loving grandfather to Lucinda Katherine Wataha (Seattle, Washington), Paul Downing Wataha and Dori Pittman Wataha (Austin, Texas), Kathryn Amanda Wataha and Erin Michelle Wataha (Boulder, Colorado). He is also survived by his brother Steve Wataha of Rock Springs, Wyoming). Honoring his wishes, the family will not hold a memorial service; rather, the family will reflect on their loss privately, Paul requested that individuals contribute in his name to their charity of choice. No flowers please. The family appreciates your thoughts and prayers as we experience this difficult transition, and we are sincerely grateful all of you who added so much to his life and to ours. --- Star-Herald, Feb 19, 2010 Ruth M. Conklin SALT LAKE CITY, Utah - Ruth M. Conklin, 77, passed away Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010, at her home in Salt Lake City, Utah. Funeral arrangements are pending in Salt Lake City. --- Star-Herald (Scottsbluff, Nebraska), 23 February 2010 SALT LAKE CITY, Utah — Ruth Conklin, formerly of Mitchell, passed away quietly Thursday, Feb. 18, 2010. She was born in 1932. Survivors include her children, Bill Conklin, Bruce (Debbie) Conklin and Sharon Conklin, grandson Paul; two sisters, a brother and many nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held Saturday, Feb. 20, at the First United Methodist Church in Salt Lake City, Utah. Her remains will be buried in Rock Springs, Wyoming, at a later date. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 21, 2019 PAUL JOHN WATAHA Paul John Wataha, 85, died Monday, Feb. 15, 2010, in Rock Springs. He was born Dec. 1, 1924, and raised in Rock Springs. He served as Rock Springs mayor for 21 years, from 1957 to 1978. Mr. Wataha also served on numerous state and local civic boards, commissions and charitable organizations. He started an accounting and tax practice in 1950 in Rock Springs. In 1957, he envisioned the development of a golf and recreation complex north of town. This led to the Paul J. Wataha Recreation Complex and Golf Course. His interests included morning coffee gatherings with friends; sharing stories, such as when he attended the Democratic national conventions in 1960 and 1968; and sports, being a fan of the Wyoming Cowboys and Utah Jazz. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Jo Wataha; sons, John Charles Wataha and Joseph Frank Wataha, who are married to Mary Jo Ann Wataha and Patricia Ann Wataha; grandchildren, Lucinda Katherine Wataha of Seattle, Paul Downing Wataha and Dori Pittman Wataha, both of Austin, Texas, and Kathryn Amanda Wataha and Erin Michelle Wataha, both of Boulder, Colo.; and brother, Steve Wataha of Rock Springs. He was preceded in death by his son, Paul Jay Wataha In 2006. At Mr. Wataha's request, there will be no public memorial services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 21, 2019 WILLIAM “BILL” WALTER CLARK A celebration of William "Bill" Walter Clark's life was conducted Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010, at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel, Green River. Inurnment followed in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Mr. Clark, 63, of 1100 Georgia Way, Green River, died Thursday, Feb. 4, 2010, at his home. A longtime Green River resident and former resident of Texas, he died following a brief illness. He was born Dec. 16, 1946, in Big Springs, Texas, the son of James Don and Lillian Faye West Clark. Mr. Clark married Pamela Jane Singletary on Sept. 16, 1980, in Green River. He attended meetings in honor of Bill W. for more than 22 years [sic]. Mr. Clark worked as a mechanic for Elf Aquataine for 34 years until 1991. Survivors include his wife, Pamela Clark of Green River; one son, James Don Clark of Green River; one stepson, Edward Michael Moss of California; one daughter, Sonya Dionne Clark of Rawlins; two stepdaughters, Teresa Marle Singleton of Casper and Elleen Belle Allen of Tooele, Utah; sister, Betty Jo Sosbee of Fort Worth, Texas; two brothers-in-law, Jerry Greene and Lionel Greene of Utah; sister-in-law Ellen Mousseau of Utah; 13 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers Jerry Don Clark and Horace Wayne Clark. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 21, 2019 CAROL ANN KVASNAK SMITH PORTLAND, Ore. -- Funeral services for Carol Ann Kvasnak Smith were conducted Monday, Feb. 15, 2010, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, Rock Springs. A parish rosary was recited Sunday, Feb. 14, 2010, at the Vase Chapel. Interment followed in the St. Joseph's Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. A memorial service will also be offered at 11 a.m. March 13, 2010, in Seaside Ore., at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church. A reception will follow in the parish center. Mrs. Smith, 70, died Friday, Feb. 5, 2010, in Portland, Ore., following a series of strokes. She was born Nov, 27, 1939, in Rock Springs to Annie and Victor Kvasnak. She graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1958. She attended St. Benedict's Hospital School of Nursing in Ogden, Utah, graduating in 1961. She worked as a registered nurse in several towns along the West Coast including Oakland, Calif., and Everett, Wash. She then lived and worked in Seaside, Ore., until her retirement in 2005. Mrs. Smith is survived by her sister, Cookie and husband Charles Wolfe of Boulder, Colo.; nephew, Mike and wife Cindy Wolfe and children Jackie and Matt of Niwot, Colo.; niece, Kristi and husband Mike Winseck and children Mark and Kevin of Boulder, Colo.; aunt, Lucille Giorgis of Cheyenne; and numerous cousins and friends. Her interests included being a friend; nursing; gardening; being a puppeteer for all of her ideas; storytelling; animals, especially to her dogs Ginger and Dazi Mae; walking and family. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 28, 2019 THERON RAY LAUGHTER Funeral Services for Theron Ray Laughter were conducted Monday, Feb. 22, 2010, at the Latter-day Saints Stake Center, Shoshone, Green River. Military graveside services and interment followed in the Riverview Cemetery. Mr. Laughter, 75, of 455 Nolan St., Green River, died Saturday, Feb. 13, 2010 in Green River. A lifelong resident, he died following a sudden illness. He was born July 9, 1934, in Green River, the son of Harold Leslie and Ruth Rosetta Race Laughter. He attended school in Green River and received his high school equivalency diploma in February 1955. He married Evelyne Jeanne Shepard Laughter on Oct. 13, 1984, in Rock Springs. Mr. Laughter was a United States Navy veteran of the Korean War and obtained an honorable discharge on July 6, 1955. He worked for the Union Pacific Railroad for more than 41 years and retired on July 29, 1996, as a car inspector. His interests included spending time with his family, horseback riding, fishing, hunting, spending time at his cabin near Pinedale and being outdoors. Survivors include his wife, Jeanne Laughter of Green River; four sons, Les Laughter and wife Carol of Urie, and Randy Laughter and wife Judy, Lance Laughter and wife Kayla and Jason Casto and wife Debbie, all of Green River; one daughter, Laura Fillingim and husband Lane of Green River, one brother, Harold Laughter and wife Mary Ellen of Morgan, Utah; one sister, Sherrie Anderson and husband David of Green River; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; first wife, Janice Laughter; infant son, Bryon Laughter; and one sister, Glide Gaddo. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 7, 2019 FLORINE BOYLE Funeral services for Florine Boyle were conducted Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010, at Fox Funeral Home, Rock Springs, Interment followed at the Riverview Cemetery, Green River. Mrs. Boyle, 84, of Green River died Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010, at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River. She was born Dec. 7, 1925, in Scottsbluff, Neb., the daughter of Henry and Kathrine Trippel. She attended schools in Nebraska and finished a lifelong goal by receiving her high school diploma in Santa Ana, Calif., in 1980. She married James Fulton in 1940 in Scottsbluff. They later divorced. She married William Boyle on Nov. 23, 1968, in Las Vegas. He preceded her in death on July 27, 1999. Her interests included arts and crafts, painting, sewing, needlepoint and homemaking. Survivors include one daughter, Karen Sue Emmett and husband Thomas of Green River; grandchildren, Judy Ann Grosenick and husband Steve and Charles and Katie Emmett; great-grandchildren, Jessica Jordon, Rebecca Florine Grosenick and Makala Karen Grosenick; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, William Boyle; son, Timothy James Fulton; and two sisters, DeLores Lucker and Gladys Treber. --- Green River Star, Mar 19, 2010 Jeffrey Mickel Behrman Jeffrey Mickel Behrman, 24, of Rock Springs, passed away on March 12, 2010, at the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City following a sudden illness. He was born Dec. 8, 1985, in Rock Springs, the son of Mickel Behrman and the former Theresa Muniz. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a 2004 graduate of Independence High School. He was employed as a pipeliner in the oil field industry. His interests were spending time with his niece Katie and his family. He also enjoyed snow boarding, snowmobiling, hunting and fishing. Survivors include his mother, Theresa Knieper and husband Gary of Rock Springs; his father, Mickel Behrman of Reliance; one sister, Angela Behrman of Rock Springs; three stepsisters, Nicole Knieper of Van Nuys, Calif., Kristen Strand of Green River, Jessica Phillis of Rock Springs; three stepbrothers, Michael Knieper and Jason and Michael Strand, all of Rock Springs; his maternal grandmother, Rosanna Muniz of Rock Springs; his paternal grandmother, Jo Behrman of Rock Springs; two nieces, one nephew, his girlfriend, Nicole Fernandez; several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Ruben Muniz; his paternal grandfather, Bob Behrman; uncle, Robert Muniz and brother-in-law, Jonathan Offutt. A mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. March 19 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Rock Springs. A vigil for the deceased and rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. Thursday at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Friends may call at the church on Thursday from 4 p.m. until time of rosary and on Friday morning one hour prior to services. Cremation will take place following the services. The family suggests donations in his memory be made to Christ’s Ministries in Rock Springs. --- Green River Star, Mar 19, 2010 Margaret Ann Cieluszak Funeral services for Margaret Ann Cieluszak will be March 20 at 11 a.m. at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church with Father Baldo officiating. Burial will follow at the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park Cemetery. She died of complications of Alzheimers disease at the age of 91 on March 17, 2010, in Riverton at the Wind River Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center where she was a resident for 3 years. Born in Cumberland, on Feb. 12, 1919, she was the seventh of 10 children born to Julia Gorenc and George Fabian after her parents immigrated to the United States from Yugoslavia. In the early 1900s, her father worked in the coal mines in Wyoming. She attended school in Cumberland and Superior, graduating from Superior High School in 1937 where she earned achievements and honors including serving as president of her junior class and cheerleader for the Superior Dragons. She worked at the Union Pacific Coal Company Store following graduation. She married John Stanley "Chillie" Cieluszak in Rock Springs in 1945 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church and they celebrated 61 years of marriage before her husband passed away. At the end of World War II, the couple settled in Superior. In I960, they moved to Rock Springs and she worked at Rock Springs Drug where many people called her "Chille." She retired in 1984. She dearly loved her brothers and sisters and hosted and helped plan family gatherings and reunions. Her home was a meeting place for relatives on Memorial Day for years. She enjoyed her family, grandchildren, reading, golfing, bowling, debating politics, polka parties, helping plan and attending all Superior reunions, sports events and never missed an opportunity to cheer on the Wyoming Cowboys or Rock Spring Tigers. She also was very proud of the fact that she was the first woman juror in Sweetwater County. She was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church and belonged to the Catholic Golden Age group. Survivors include her daughter Linda Vosika and husband, Ron, of Riverton; her three grandchildren, Kara Belew, husband, Chris, and four great grandchildren, one brother, Thomas Fabian and wife Isabel, of Cheyenne, and one sister, Dorothy Kellos and her husband Elwood of Ogden, sisters-in-law Mary Fabian and Virginia Fabian of Rock Springs and Mary Berryman of Houston, and cousin, Louie Shifrar, of Rock Springs, and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents; five sisters, Mary Matson, Susie Jablin, Helen Siegel, Julia Fenn and infant Rose Fabian; three brothers, George Fabian, Stanley Fabian and Frank Gorenc. Memorial donations may be made to the Saint Joseph's Children's Home, P.O. Box 1117, Torrington, WY, 82240, Meadowlark Cottages Nursing Home Project, P.O. Box 431, Riverton, WY 82501, Alzheimers Association, P.O. Box 96011, Washington, D.C, 20090-6011 or a charity of choice. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 21, 2010 SHIRLEY NELSON ADAMS Shirley Nelson Adams, 73, died Saturday, March 6, 2010. Mr. Adams was a miner and construction worker for 20 years until his retirement. His interests included fishing at the lake, barbecuing with his family every Sunday and helping others. He is survived by his sons, Tim Adams of Toole, Utah, Daniel and Mark Adams, both of California, and Robert Adams and his wife Lisa of Williston, N.D.; daughter Christy Paine of LaGrande, Ore.; brother, Porter Adams of West Virginia; and his grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 21, 2010 WILMA BURRELL CROFTS LAYTON, Utah—Funeral services for Wilma Burrell Crofts were conducted Monday, March 15, 2010, at the Layton LDS Stake Center, Layton. Interment followed in the Larking Sunset Lawn Cemetery in Salt Lake City. Mrs. Crofts died Wednesday, March 10, 2010, at her home with her husband by her side. She was born Oct. 16, 1938, in Rock Springs to Curtis and Margruitte Burrell. She graduated from Rock Springs High School and St. Benedict’s School of Nursing in Ogden, Utah. She married Gary Crofts on Sept. 5, 1959. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple. She and her husband briefly lived in Salt Lake City before moving to Layton, Utah, where they raised their five children. Mrs. Crofts worked as a nurse for 40 years at LDS Hospital, where she helped patients and their families in the ICU, thoracic ICU and oncology. She retired from LDS Hospital in 2002 to care for her husband, who had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and diabetes. Her interests included nursing and helping neighbors, friends and family. She is survived by her husband, Gary Cecil Crofts; aunt, Edith Peterson of Montana; brother, Bill and wife Ronda Burrell; sister, Peggy Pasin; children Kellie and husband Roy Robles, Nora and husband Joe Gallegos, Keith and wife Emily Crofts, Curtis and wife Jessica Crofts and Kara and husband David Julien; 15 grandchildren, Andre and Will Robles, Brennan and Julius Gallegos, Gary, Jane, Sam, Eliza and Isaac Crofts, Charlie and Riley Crofts and Hannah, Zach, Josh and Rachel Julien; and many cousins, nephews, nieces, great-nieces, great-nephews, friends and co-workers. She was preceded in death by her parents; and sisters, Charlene and Ruth Conklin. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 21, 2010 MIRIAM LILLIAN SPEAKER HAYS A funeral service for Miriam Lillian Speaker Hays was conducted Tuesday, March 16, 2010 at the 1st Southern Baptist Church, Big Piney. Pastor Barry Crandall conducted the services. Mrs. Hays was buried next to her husband in the Plainview Cemetery in Big Piney. Mrs. Hays died sitting in a chair overlooking the yard. She was born Nov. 1, 1924, in Cody to John and Katie Speaker. She was one of three children. She had an older brother, Paul John, and a younger brother, Irvin Leroy. When she was about 4 or 5, her family moved to Buckingham, Colorado. In 1937, they took over a farm that is still in the family. She graduated from Buckingham High School on May 23, 1942. She was one of two girls in a class of nine. When her mother was killed in a fire accident on June 11, 1942, she helped take care of her father and brothers. She married Earl Marvin Hays in 1946 in Kimball, Neb. He preceded her in death in November 1971. She and her husband lived in New Raymer, Colo. They had three sons, Cary Lee, John Herbert and Richard Leroy. In 1953, her family moved to Big Piney, where her husband worked on the rigs and she worked as cashier at Burney and Company. Mrs. Hays and her husband, along with three other couples, were the charter members in the founding of the 1st Southern Baptist Church in Big Piney. Mrs. Hays started a career as a secretary for JW Gibson in 1973. She retired on March 29, 1997. She was also a Sunday school teacher who made sure local children were taken to church on Sunday mornings and to Bible Club on Wednesday afternoons. She started the Big A club in Daniel in November 1982. She led Bible studies in the Old Daniel School House, even when temperatures were 20 to 30 below. After her retirement, she traveled to visit her sons and grandchildren, who were spread between several states. She was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary. Her interests included embroidery, canning, quilting, reading, the outdoors, fishing, hunting and picnicking. She is survived by her two sons, Cary Hays and wife Jonie of Grand Junction, Colo., and Rick Hays and wife Marlene of Gilchrest, Colo.; brother, Irvin Speaker of Buckingham, Colo.; nine grandchildren, Shawna Dennis and husband Terry of Odessa, Texas, Justin Hays and wife Trista of Big Piney, Trevor Hays and wife Tanya of Green River, Jethro Hays and wife Jennifer of Weatherford, Texas, Nathan Hays of Gillette, Zachary Hays and wife Stephanie of Rock Springs, Kessa Brakey and husband Mike of Williston, N.D., and Autumn Marmon and husband Jody and Cionda Holter and husband Jacob, all of Grand Junction; 18 great-grandchildren, Chelcee, Falon, Yancey, Trapper, Trytan, Trayven, Aiden, Rosaleen, Declan, Alexis and Kadence Hays, Garrick, Samuel, Charles, and Joseph Brakey, Austin Marmon and Logun and Smaantha Dennis; and numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Katie Speaker; husband of 25 years, Earl Hays; brother, Paul Speaker; son, John Hays; daughter-in-law, Janneane Profit Hays; grandson, Lee Hays; and a great-grandson, Josiah Hays. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 21, 2010 WILLIAM “Bill” HENRY JACKSON JR. PORTLAND, Ore.—William “Bill” Henry Jackson Jr., 81, died Tuesday, March 9, 2010, in Portland, ore. He was a former resident of Rock Springs. He was born Feb. 2, 1929, in Rantoul, Ill. to William H. “Jack” and Faye (Susdorf) Jackson. He moved to Lodge Grass, Mont., where he worked and lived on the Rafter Bar Cross Ranch. He also spent a summer in Alaska working as a section boss on the Alaska Railroad before his family pulled him back to finish school. He attended the University of Illinois, where he studied veterinary medicine and participated in collegiate track and field. He married Barbara Joan Collins of Rantoul on Feb. 2, 1951. Mr. Jackson served four years in the U.S. Air Force. After being honorably discharged in 1955, he returned to the University of Illinois to study law. He then graduated from the University of Wyoming Law School magna cum laude with a juris doctorate degree. In 1958, he settled in Rock Springs, where he practiced law for more than 20 years. He first entered practice as a partner with Albert Nelson. He later established the law offices Jackson, Smith and Pickett. He was active in community affairs and Sweetwater County. In 1979, Mr. Jackson moved his family to Pinedale, where he practiced law as both Sublette County public defender and Sublette County prosecuting attorney. He made many friends and helped people with legal matters. In 1986, Mr. Jackson and his family moved to Hawaii, where he worked for the Hawaii Attorney General’s Office. He retired from law practice in 1992 and moved to Melbourne, Fla. He and his wife later moved to Columbia City, Ore. to be near his children. He was a 32nd degree Mason and member of the Shrine Club, Scottish Right, Wyoming Bar Association, Sweetwater County hospital board, Wyoming Law Enforcement Agency, NRA and Wyoming Historical Society. His interests included the cowboy lifestyle, hunting, fishing, shooting, photography, carpentry, family activities and civic service. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Barbara Joan Jackson of Oregon, brother, James R. Jackson of Arizona; children, William “Jay” H. Jackson III and wife Cynthia of Hawaii, James D. Jackson and wife Jacqueline “Jackie” of Oregon and Jeff D. Jackson and wife Pamela “Pam” of Colorado; son-in-law, Billy Earls of Arkansas; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and daughter, Kimberly Kaye (Earls) Jackson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 21, 2010 VIRGINIA MCWILLIAMS Funeral services for Virginia McWilliams were conducted Saturday, March 13, 2010, at the Farson-Eden High School, Farson. The Rev. Charles Clark conducted the services. Interment followed in the Farson Cemetery, Farson. Mrs. McWilliams, 76, of Farson, died Tuesday, March 9, 2010, in Afton. A longtime Farson resident and former resident of Big Piney and Ogden, Utah, she died following a sudden illness. She was born April 9, 1933 in Des Moines, Iowa, the daughter of Col. Charles T. and Margaret Nicholes Tillotson. She graduated from East High School in Des Moines, Iowa with the class of 1951. She attended Western Wyoming College in Rock Springs and the University of Wyoming in Laramie, earning a bachelor’s degree. She married Ike McWilliams on July 10, 1952 in Salt Lake City. He preceded her in death on Oct. 3, 1997, in Rock Springs. Mrs. McWilliams was a homemaker and mother. She also worked in the mental health field for Southwest Counseling Service until her retirement in 2005. Her interests included helping others through her work, reading, sewing, learning and spending time with her family and friends. Survivors include two sons, Rocky McWilliams and wife Janice of Riverton and Shawn McWilliams and wife Maggie of Thermopolis; three daughters, Roxy Bird and husband Craig of Thayne, Sheri Griffin and husband Matt of Farson and Iris Jasperson and husband Kelly of Thayne; one sister, Mary Corona and husband Joe of Lancaster, Calif.; 17 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ike; three sisters, Katherine, Elizabeth and Wilma; and four grandchildren, Danny and Denny Bird, Jason Griffin and Mandy Griffin Burton. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 21, 2010 NORMAN DAVID ZIEMER MEDORD, Ore.—A memorial services for Norman David Ziemer was conducted Saturday, March 13, 2010, in the Memory Gardens Mortuary chapel, Medford, Ore. Mr. Ziemer, 66, died Friday, March 5, 2010, in his home near Lake of the Woods, Ore., surrounded by his family. He was born Jan. 3, 1944, in Kenosha, Wis., to Norman and Mary Jane Ziemer. He was the oldest of three children. In 1961, his family moved from Galesville, Wis. to Lodi, Calif. Mr. Ziemer received an associate in arts degree from San Joaquin Delta College in 1965 and a bachelor of science in business administration accounting degree from Sacramento State College in 1968. After graduating from college, Mr. Ziemer went to work for the Internal Revenue Service in San Francisco. After working several years with the IRS in various locations, he took a year off. In 1977, he moved his family to Juneau, Alaska to work for the Alaska Department of Revenue as the chief of exam. In 1979, he married Patricia Johnson. In 1982, he moved his family to a farm in Sandstone, Minn. Mr. Ziemer returned to the IRS in 1985 and moved his family to Minot, N.D. Later that year, his work took him and his family to Rock Springs. He lived in Minot from 1988 to 1993 before moving to Medford, Ore., where he worked until he retired from the IRS in January 2004. In 1999, he and his wife purchased property near Lake of the Woods between Klamath Falls and Medford. They built a retirement home and called it “The Mountain House”. In 1998, Mr. Ziemer and his oldest son started Rogue Valley Construction. His interests included building projects, camping, traveling, taking long drives to the coast and the mountains with his wife, playing Texas Hold ‘Em, reading, sitting outside and friends and family. He is survived by his wife of 31 years, Patricia; seven children, Michael and wife Sherry of Medford, Mary Hautala and Mike Parr of Rock Springs, Dollie and husband Wlijah Waters of Copper Center, Alaska, Christopher and Kacee of Galt, Calif., Michelle and husband Armando Alvarez of Medford, David and wife Brandi of Okinawa, Japan, and Sam and Rosie Crawford of Newburhg, N.Y.; 12 grandchildren; sister, Sue and husband Bruce Schwartz of Nashville, Tenn.; brother, John and wife Peggy Ziemr of Acampo, Calif.; brothers-in-law, Charlie and wife Josie Johnson and Jimmy Johnson; sister-in-law, Tina and husband Jim Bland; several nieces and nephews; and his dog Rylie. He was preceded in death by his parents, Norman and Mary Jane, both in 1991; and granddaughter, Ashley Marie Hautala, also in 1991. --- Green River Star, Mar 24, 2010 John Aaron Ribovich John Aaron Ribovich, 65, of Rock Springs died March 19, 2010, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs Ribovich died following a sudden illness. He was born on March 4, 1945 in Rock Springs the son of the late John and Katherine Sekerak Ribovich. Ribovich attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School with the Class of 1963. He married Linda Hatt in Rock Springs on June 28, 1969. Ribovich worked for FMC for 30 years until his retirement in 2006. He was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Community. Ribovich enjoyed traveling, bowling and spending time with family and friends. Survivors include his wife Linda Ribovich of Rock Springs; one daughter Jennifer Slatcher and husband Shawn of Phoenix; one sister Anna Bazzanella of Rock Springs; mother-in-law Felicia Hatt of Rock Springs, and one niece and nephew. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son Brian John Ribovich and one niece Anna Marie. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, A Street and Broadway, Rock Springs. A vigil for the deceased and rosary will be recited at 7 p.m., Thursday at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk Street, Rock Springs. Interment will take place at the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery, 802 Thompson, Rock Springs. Friends may call at the Vase Funeral Chapel from 4-7 p.m. on Thursday and again on Friday at the church 1 hour prior to service. --- Green River Star, Mar 24, 2010 William Lyle Lemmon William Lyle Lemmon, 84, of Rock Springs died March 22, 2010, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County surrounded by his family. Lemmon was born Jan. 7, 1926, in Duquion, Ill., the son of Carl and Millie Lemmon. He moved to Wyoming in the 1930’s and attended school in Rock Springs. A veteran of World War II, he served his duty on PT boats in the Pacific Front. After the war, he returned to Rock Springs and married Wanda Jones in 1946. Lemmon worked in several area coal mines throughout is lifetime retiring from Bridger Coal in 1988. He was a member of the Eagles, VFW and American Legion. During his life, he devoted his time to his favorite interests, including dancing, snowmobiling, hunting, fishing and staying at his land in the Green River Ranches. He also enjoyed watching television and playing the slots. Survivors include his wife, Wanda; three daughters Karen Yoast and husband Bruce of Frederick, Colo., Sue Faigl and husband Bob of Rock Springs, Melody Hoggan of Pinedale; one son Michael Lemmon of Rock Springs; one brother Fred Madsen of Highland, Ill.; eight grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, a sister Patsy, one son Maxie and a grandson Brad Faigl. Following cremation at the Vase White Mountain Crematory, a Military Graveside Service and inurment will take place at 2 p.m. Friday in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery, 809 Thompson, Rock Springs. The family of William Lyle Lemmon will be receiving relatives and friends at the Lemmon household on Rugby Avenue in Rock Springs. --- Green River Star, Mar 24, 2010 Doris Johnson-Bender Doris Johnson-Bender, 86, of Green River died March 19, 2010, at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River. A resident of Green River for the past 4 years and former resident of Tucson, Ariz., Bender passed away following a lengthy illness. She was born on Oct. 1, 1923 in Waupun, Wis., the daughter of the late William G. and Ida Hoekstra Pluim. Bender attended school in Wisconsin and graduated from Waupun High School. She married Oral Nelson Johnson and they later divorced. She later married George Bender. Bender was a senior caretaker for the State of Arizona for 15 years. She enjoyed making jewelry, listening to video books and selling Avon. Survivors are two sons Lonnie Johnson and wife, Gloria, of Rock Springs and Garland Johnson of Tucson, Ariz.; two sisters Phyllis Jansen and Gladys Heideman, both of Tucson, Ariz.; three grandchildren, Dwane Johnson, Jason Johnson and Loni Marie Johnson and three great-grandchildren Maddie, Ross and Glori Johnson. She was preceded in death by her parents and two husbands. Graveside services and interment were conducted today at the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pastor Dave Pearce conducted the services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 28, 2010 JAMES LEROY BURNETT A mass of Christina burial for James Leroyo Burnett was celebrated Monday, March 22, 2010, at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, Rock Springs. Cremation has taken place. Mr. Burnett, 75, of Rock Springs, died Thursday, March 18, 2010, at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River. He was a long time Rock Springs resident. He was born on May 2, 1934, in Portales, N.M., the son of Arthur and Edna Burnett. He attended schools in Portales. Mr. Burnett married the former Frances Gress on Aug. 22, 1953, in Billings, Mont. He worked for Texaco Oil Field Exploration for many years. At the time of his retirement, he was a seismograph technician. Mr. Burnett was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Community. His interests included spending time with his children and grandchildren, attending sports activities, the outdoors, nature, rock hunting, crossword puzzles and sudoku. Survivors include his wife, Frances Burnett of Rock Springs; two sons, Rodney Burnett and wife Linda of Wright and Jeb Burnett and wife Shelly of Green River; one daughter, Brenda Gonzales and husband Tim of Mountain View; one brother, Alton Burnett and wife Ella Mae of Sundown, Texas; three sisters, Jessie Whitehead of Brady, N.M., Wanda Richards of Wichita Falls, Texas, and Vera Thomson of Augusta, Ga.; nine grandchildren, Steffany Gibbs and husband Sgynmon, Justin Gonzales and wife Kai, Amber Gonzales and fiancé Kirk, Rebecca Gonzales, Kole Burnett, Moriah Burnett, Lyndsey Burnett, Nikki Leck and husband Travis and Christopher Burnett; five great-grandchildren, Kiona Gibbs, twins Kacie and Dylan Disinger, Kadin Gonzales and Colter James Handley; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister, Viola Walker; and three grandchildren, James D. Burnett and Rebekah and Jessica Burnett. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 28, 2010 BILLIE EUGENE HARLOW Memorial services for Billie Eugene Harlow were conducted Friday, March 19, 2010, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, Rock Springs. Mr. Harlow, 49, of 707 Gobel, Rock Springs, died Thursday, March 4, 2010, in Bountiful, Utah. A longtime Rock Springs resident and former Casper resident, he died following a lengthy illness. He was born Dec. 3, 1960, in Scottsbluff, Neb., the son of Billie E. and Theresa Ann Pankowski Harlow Sr. Mr. Harlow married Kathleen M. Russell in Casper. His interests included camping, fishing, cooking and spending time with family. Survivors include his wife, Kathleen M. Harlow of Rock Springs; two sons, Robert Charles Metzler and Kelly Dean Miller, both of Casper; four brothers, James Harlow of Rawlins, Anthony Harlow of Marion, Ill., and Warren Harlow and Wade Harlow, both of Nebraska; one sister, Terrie Harlow of Nebraska; one mother-in-law of Casper; and two brothers-in-law, both of Casper. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 28, 2010 CAROL KERSHISNIK TOWNSEND, Mont.—A memorial service for Carol Voss Kershisnik was conducted at the Valley View Lutheran Church in Helena, Mont. Cremation has taken place. Mrs. Kershisnik, 52, died March 1, 2010, at her home in Townsend, Mont., after a brief illness. She was born Nov. 1, 1957, in Lansing, Mich., to Don and LaDonna Page Voss. Her father was a retired 20-year Navy mechanic. Her mother’s ancestors arrived in America during the early settling of this country in the 1600-1700s. She is survived by her husband, John; mother, LaDonna Voss of Townsend; sister, Katherine Gransberg and husband Chris of Missoula, Mont.; brother, Less Voss and wife Gaby of Colorado Springs, Colo.; several nieces and nephews; and her in-laws, Charlene and Jack Kershisnik of Rock Springs. She was preceded in death by her paternal and maternal grandparents; and father, Don Voss, who died in 2008. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 28, 2010 MICHELLE L. MAYO A celebration of Michelle L. Mayo’s life was conducted Wednesday, March 17, 2010, at 1441 Main St., Reliance. Ms. Mayo, 41, of 1441 Main St., Reliance, died Saturday, March 13, 2010, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs. A longtime Reliance resident and former resident of Big Piney and Farson, she died following a lengthy illness. She was born June 8, 1968, in Rock Springs, the daughter of William Mayo and the former Linda Haynes. She attended school in Big Piney and Farson. She worked as a waitress in many restaurants throughout the area. Her interests included spending time with her family, fishing and rock hunting. Survivors include her mother, Linda Thomas and husband Joe of Reliance; father, William Mayo of Boulder; three sons, Matthew Karl Viehweger of Montrose, Colo., and Kegan Snapp and James Snapp, both of Rock Springs; three sisters, Cynthia Stricker of Worland, Rebecca Mayo of Rock Springs and Dawn Mayo of Reliance; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. --- Los Angeles Times, Mar 30, 2010 Edmund N. Duzik DUZIK, Edmund N. 11-18-33 to3-25-10 Beloved and devoted husband of Marilyn Duzik. Ed was born in Rock Springs, Wyoming to Cecilia and Nick Duzik. He was predeceased by his brothers John, George, and Paul, and sister Connie. He will be fondly remembered by his nieces, nephews, and cousin, Carole. Ed graduated from USC and served in the U.S. Marines. His career was spent at ABC Television as a stage manager. The family is very grateful to Norma, Heno, and Joel for their loving care. Services will be held April 1st at 10 A.M. at St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church, 11967 Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles Ca. In lieu of flowers, your contribution to Special Olympics Hospice or a charity of your choice would be appreciated. Arrangements entrusted to: Gates, Kingsley & Gates Moeller Murphy Funeral Directors, Santa Monica. --- Houston Chronicle, Mar 30, 2010 Maldi Tarris Coleman Maldi Tarris Coleman, 84, passed away on March 5, 2010, at St. Simeon's Episcopal Home in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Maldi was born on December 30, 1925, to Andrew and Anna Tarris in Rock Springs, Wyoming. Her career began in Washington, D.C., with positions including Administrative Assistant to the Assistant Secretary of the Dept. of Interior, Secretary in the Federal Power Commission, and Secretary in the Dept. of the Air Force. She moved to Houston to be the Executive Secretary to the owner of Pacific Northwest Pipeline before becoming a wife and homemaker. In 1951, Maldi was awarded the title of Cherry Blossom Queen in Washington, D.C., representing the state of Wyoming. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, great-grandmother, and friend, and will be dearly missed. Maldi was preceded in death by her parents, five sisters, and two brothers. She is survived by her daughter Catherine Reese and husband Michael of Tulsa, Oklahoma, daughter Caroline Stender of Houston, daughter Karen Rushing and husband Mac of Homer, Louisiana, grandchildren Joshua Reese and wife Laura, David Reese and wife Ruth, Hannah Stender, Carly Stender, Gina Rushing, Anna Rushing, great granddaughter, Abigail Reese, and numerous nieces and nephews. --- Casper Star Tribune, Mar 31, 2010 Mark “Markie” Anthony Elkins A memorial service for Mark “Markie” Anthony Elkins, 50, will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, March 31, 2010, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Inurnment will be held at the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. He died Wednesday, March 17, 2010. --- Green River Star, Apr 7, 2010 Fusa Sugano Fusa Sugano, 92, of Rock Springs died April 5, 2010, surrounded by her family. She was a former longtime resident of Rock Springs and resident at the Villa and most recently at Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River. Sugano died following a lengthy illness. She was born on May 25, 1917, in Point of Rocks, the daughter of the late Morin and Taka Fukumori. She grew up in Point of Rocks and Thayer Junction and was a graduate of the Superior High School Class of 1935. Sugano graduated from the Los Angeles, Calif., Woodbury College of Costume Design in 1940 and attended seamstress school in Los Angeles. She lived in Los Angeles until the beginning of World War II when she returned to Wyoming. She married William A. Sugano in Rock Springs on July 23, 1943, and he preceded her in death Jan. 8, 1985. Sugano was a lifelong homemaker, devoted wife and loving mother. Her hobbies included, sewing, crocheting, reading, fishing and participating in arts and crafts classes. She had many friends and spent many enjoyable hours at Young at Heart Senior Citizens Center. Survivors include two sons Glenn Sugano and Nena James and family of Rock Springs and Larry Sugano and wife Kathy of Arvada, Colo., and one daughter Linda Roper and husband Rick of Rock Springs; one grandson Eric Sugano of Arvada, Colo. She was preceded in death by one sister, her parents and husband. Following cremation, a memorial service will be conducted at 11 a.m. April 17 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk Street, Rock Springs. Friends may call at the Vase Chapel on Saturday one hour prior to services. The family of Fusa Sugano respectfully suggests that donations in her memory be made to Castle Rock Convalescent Center, 1445 Uinta Drive, Green River, WY, 82935 or Hospice of Sweetwater County, 809 Thompson Street, Suite D, Rock Springs, WY, 82901. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 11, 2010 MARK “MARKIE” ANTHONY ELKINS A memorial service for Mark "Markie" Anthony Elkins was conducted Wednesday, March 31, 2010, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, Rock Springs. Inurnment followed at the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Mr. Elkins, 50, of 1340 Alpine, Rock Springs, died Wednesday, March 17, 2010. A longtime Rock Springs resident and former resident of California, he died following a sudden illness. He was born Jan. 13, 1960, in Ventura, Calif., the son of Ed and Beverly Jean Craig Elkins. Mr. Elkins worked in the construction business for many years. His interests included his family, fishing, hanging out with friends, playing with animals and making people smile. His survivors include his stepfather, Elbert "Buddy" Rose of Green River; one son, Mark Anthony Carney of Altus, Okla.; one daughter, Tabitha Elkins Williams of Fort Worth, Texas; one sister, Debra McDowell of Westbrook, Maine; one grandson; two granddaughters; and one aunt, Judy "Jewel" Bewley of Dallas, Ore. He was preceded in death by his parents. --- Green River Star, Apr 14, 2010 Tony “Fatso” Pivic Tony ‘Fatso’ Pivic, 91, of Rock Springs died April 7, 2010, surrounded by his family and friends after a short illness. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Pivic loved to hunt and fish in the great state of Wyoming. He was born Nov. 10, 1918, to the late Lawrence and Mary Pevic of Rock Springs. He attended school in Rock Springs and started working for U.P. mining company soon after completing the ninth grade. He married the love of his life Madeline Ferrero on June 22, 1940. They shared almost 70 years of marriage. He and his wife were owners of the Hi-Way grocery store in Rock Springs from 1956 to 1974. Many friends and customers remember the store and the times they spent looking at the penny candy case where he would tease and mold memories of many children from the old neighborhood. After closing the store, Pivic retired, off and on, working for the Comfort Inn as a maintenance man and finishing his “working” career as a heavy equipment operator for the City of Rock Springs in 1984. Since then he has caught countless numbers of fish and created great memories for his family and friends from all around the country. His interests included fishing and hunting with family and friends or watching any sporting event that he could. He enjoyed playing cards at the senior center and visiting with friends over coffee at their usual meeting places once or twice a week. Survivors include his wife Madeline Pivic, daughters Sharon Goich and husband Joe of Rock Springs, and Shirley Terry and husband Joe of Boise, Idaho; son Bruce Pivic and wife Carla of Rock Springs; two brothers Stan Pivic of Arvada, Colo., and Lawrence Pivic of Rock Springs; three sisters Julianne McCloud of Rock Springs, Fran Zamboni and Jean Hummel, both of Orem, Utah; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one daughter Judith Ann; his parents Lawrence and Mary; three brothers Max, Joe and Frank (Frigs) Pevic, two sisters Mary Salvadico and Katherine Floyd. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Monday, morning at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Rock Springs. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. The family of Tony ‘Fatso’ Pivic respectfully suggests that donations in his memory be made to Castle Rock Convalescent Center, 1445 Uinta Drive, Green River, WY 82935. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 18, 2010 GEORGE RUSSELL “RUSS” HANRAHAN JR. Funeral services for George Russell "Russ" Hanrahan Jr. were conducted Thursday, April 8, 2010, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, Rock Springs. Military honors and graveside services were conducted at the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens by American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24. and the Masonic Lodge. Mr. Hanrahan, 84, of 1514 Carbon Circle, Rock Springs, died Friday, April 2, 2010, at the Sage View Care Center, where he had been a resident since November 2009. A Rock Springs resident since 1967 and former resident of Elizabeth City, N.C., he had been in ill health since July 2008. He was born Dec. 11, 1925, in Portsmouth, Va., the son of George Russell Hanrahan Sr. and Josie Viola Parker. He attended and graduated from the Cradick High School in Cradick, Va. He married Vivian Irene Jones on Aug. 26, 1950, in Fort Myers, Fla. Mr. Hanrahan was a U.S. Army veteran, U.S. Naval Reserve veteran and U.S. Air Force veteran, serving in World War II and the Korean War. He was employed by the Federal Aviation Agency for 27 years. Mr. Hanrahan was a member of the Civil Air Patrol for 56 years, Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24, Shriners and he was a 32nd degree Mason. His interests included gold prospecting, reading, learning and flying airplanes. Survivors include his wife, Irene Hanrahan of Rock Springs; two daughters, Teresa Gay Fletcher and husband Bradley Scot and Linda Carol Yedinak and husband Wayne Harold of Rock Springs; one sister, Jean Davis and husband Edward of Portsmouth, Va.; three grandchildren, Steven Quinn Fletcher, Travis William Fletcher arid Jade Kyle Yedinak; and one great-granddaughter, Klohe Evee Yedinak. He was preceded in death by his parents. --- Green River Star, Apr 21, 2010 Richard “Rick” Carl Cilenlsek Richard ‘Rick’ Carl Cilensek, 50, passed away peacefully at his home in Mesquite, Nev., April 13, 2010, with his family at his side after a lengthy battle with alcoholism. Cilensek was born March 8, 1960, in Rock Springs, to Carl and Shirley Meyer Cilensek. He married Paula Brown and had one son, Benjamin Carl Cilensek. He spent most of his life as a general contractor in Wyoming. He was well known as a prankster and loved hunting, fishing, cooking and being outdoors. Cilensek was a member of Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Survivors include his mother, Shirley Cilensek of Rock Springs; son, Benjamin Carl Cilensek and wife Alexie Pitsch; two sisters, Cindy Current and husband Bill of Rock Springs, and Cheryl Harrelson and husband Lee of Sheridan; four nieces; extended family members Paula, David and Jeff Brown; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins; and his dogs Snow Bear and Shy Bear. He was preceded in death by his brother, Gary Cilensek, his father Carl Cilensek, and recently his dog and best pal Roo Bear. A mass of Christian burial was celebrated Monday, Sts. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs. --- Fox Funeral Home, Apr 24, 2010 Barbara Jean Evanovich Rock Springs - Barbara Jean Evanovich, 72, of Rock Springs died Friday, April 23, 2010 at the Sublette Center in Pinedale after a short illness. She was born March 24, 1938 in Rock Springs, the daughter of Marion and Anne Skorup Evanovich. She lived in Winton during her earlier years before moving to Rock Springs. She attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School with the class of 1956. She also attended the LDS Business College. Barbara had been employed at Rock Springs National Bank for 38 years until her retirement on April 19, 2002. She was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Community. She was also a member of the Croatian Fraternal of America. Survivors include one sister, Marion Hagood and husband Don of Colorado Springs; nephews, David Hagood and wife Carla and their children Sarah and Dustin of Littleton, Colorado, Dana Hagood and wife Yvonne and their children Megan Hagood Bartocci and husband Mike, Michelle, Kimberly and Deanna all of Colorado Springs; niece, Carie Hagood Sciss and husband George and their son George of Elmundorf Air Force Base, Alaska; one aunt, Eva "Peg" Wolfe of Rock Springs; several cousins. She was preceded in death by her parents, Marion and Anne Evanovich, grandparents, Ralph and Matilda Skorup, uncle, Nick "Grub" Skorup, aunts, Roda Bredthaur, Manda Tomicich, Mary Welsh, Catherion Skorup, and Mara Tomicich, great-nephew, Derek Hagood and great-niece, Lisa Hagood. Cremation has taken place at Fox Crematory, Rock Springs. Memorial services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 27, 2010 at Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs. Rev. Jing Baldo will officiate. Inurnment will follow in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may leave condolences for the family by going to www.foxfh.com --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 25, 2010 JERRY “CURLEY” MUSICH A mass of Christian burial for Jerry "Curley" Musich was celebrated Thursday, April 15, 2010, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Green River. A parish rosary was recited Wednesday, April 14, 2010, at the church. Military graveside services and interment followed in the Riverview Cemetery. Mr. Musich, 65, of Green River, died Friday, April 9, 2010, at his home. A Green River resident for the past 30 years and former resident of Harlan, Iowa, he died following a one-year illness. He was born March 29, 1945, in Harlan, Iowa, the son of Michael and Marie Musich. He attended schools in Westphalia, Iowa and Harlan, Iowa. He married Judith A. Musich on Jan. 29, 1986, in Green River. Mr. Musich was a U.S. Army veteran and earned a Marksman Badge because he was an expert marksman with the 30 caliber MI Grand. He owned and operated Intermountain Dry Wall for 45 years. His interests included spending time with his family, working, being a hunter and fisherman and spending time at the shooting range. Survivors include his wife, Judith A. Musich of Green River; three sons, David Johnson of Green River, Chad Johnson and wife Becky of Green River and Craig Davis and wife August of Grand Junction, Colo.; one daughter, Sherri Stegeman and husband John of Denver; one brother, Marvin Musich and wife Phyllis of Westphalia; two sisters, Jannet Fryer and Marilyn Herbst, both of Omaha, Neb.; sister-in-law, Patsy Stephenson of Colorado Springs, Colo.; 11 grandchildren, Collton Stegeman, Brooke Stegeman, Lexanne Stegeman, Mike Johnson, Sadie Johnson, Caleb Johnson, Anthony Johnson, Trevor Johnson, Kyliegh Johnson, Taylor Davis and Eric Davis, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Michael Musich and Marie Musich; one brother, Bob Musich; and two brothers-in-law, Kerry Herbst and Ronald Stephenson. --- Green River Star, Apr 28, 2010 Christina Bozner Booth Christina Bozner Booth, 95, of Rock Springs passed away April 22, 2010, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Ogden, Bozner died following a lengthy illness. She was born April 13, 1915, in Gunn the daughter of the late Michael and Ursula Kozola. She married Carl M. Bozner in Rock Springs in 1933, and he preceded her in death in Vallejo, Calif., in 1998. She later married Tom Booth, and he also preceded her in death. She was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Community. Her interests included gardening, cooking, baking, camping, singing, music and dancing. Survivors include one son Carl Bozner of Green River; two daughters Christine Tozzi of Morgan Hill, Calif., and Carol Ganjei of San Jose, Calif.; 19 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands; one daughter Dorothy Woodard; three brothers Mike, Leo and Carl Kozola; five sisters Angela Angelovich, Annie Lebar, Justine Naglich, Antonette Ames and Mary Kozola. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Tuesday. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 2, 2010 FRANKIE LEONA JOHNSON HAWLEY VALLEYFORD, Wash. - Funeral services for Frankie Leona Johnson Hawley were conducted Saturday, April 24, 2010, at the Fox Funeral Home, Rock Springs. Interment followed in the Riverview Cemetery, Green River. Mrs. Hawley, 90, died Monday, April 12, 2016 in Valleyford, Wash. She was born Nov. 7, 1919, on the family homestead at Halfway, northwest of Big Piney, the daughter of Frank and Hattie Johnson. She grew up near Valier, Mont. She graduated from Pinedale High School with the class of 1938. She married Patrick Gregory Hawley on Oct. 23, 1938, in Pinedale. He preceded her in death. They worked on ranches around the area before starting their own ranch near Boulder. In 1949, they purchased the Fillbrick ranch on the Green River, in what is now the Seedskadee National Wildlife Refuge. They later moved to a ranch in Eden, where they ranched until their retirement in Rock Springs. After her husband's death, Mrs. Hawley moved to Marbleton and Valleyford, where she spent the last eight years of her life. Mrs. Hawley was the first woman in her family to work outside of the home. She worked for Little America until all her children graduated from high school. During the 20 years living in Rock Springs, she worked for Drs. Al Morgan Sr., Al Morgan Jr. and Floyd Huxford. Survivors include her children, Patricia Ryan of Cheyenne, Janet Accardo and husband Tony of Greensboro, Ga., Thomas Hawley and wife Margy of Big Piney and John P. Hawley of Valleyford; grandchildren, Shannon Ryan, K.C. Jochim, Alicia Accardo, Tony Accardo, Clarice Michel, Chris Hawley, Bobby Hawley, Lori Green, Jon Hawley, Deneise Bucko and Todd Hawley; and 28 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Patrick; son, Patrick Brian Hawley; sister, June Johnson Alexander; brother, Chester T. Johnson; and three grandsons, Timothy P. Ryan and Richard and Thomas Hawley. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 2, 2010 MARJORIE D. HAYS Graveside service and inurnment for Marjorie D. Hays were conducted Saturday, April 24, 2010, at the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Mrs. Hays, 85, of Green River, died Thursday, April 1, 2010, in Salt Lake City after a lengthy illness. She was born July 3, 1924, in Dearing, Kan., the daughter of Howard L. and Gladys S. Forney Gaddis. She attended schools in Cherryvale, Kan. She married Freddie O. Hays on Nov. 18, 1974, in Las Vegas. They later divorced. Mrs. Hays worked for General Chemical for 10 years prior to her retirement in 1988. She was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 2350 and Veterans of Foreign Wars. She was also a member of the Grace Tabernacle United Pentecostal Church in Green River. She is survived by one son, Nelson E. Hall of Fair Play, Mo.; and sister, Pauline Imm of Phillipsburg, Kan. She was preceded in death by parents, Howard and Gladys Gaddis; and a son, Norman Ray Commons. Cremation has taken place. --- Green River Star, May 5, 2010 Charles Joseph Zancanella Charles Joseph Zancanella, 95, of Rock Springs passed away May 1, 2010, at Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Zancanella passed away following a brief illness. He was born Sept. 4, 1914, in Rock Springs, the son of the late Silvio and Madelena Vincenzi Zancanella. Zancanella attended school in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School with the class of 1933. He married Mildred Katherine Miller on March 30, 1937, in Manila, Utah, and she preceded him in death in Rock Springs on March 2, 2005. Zancanella worked for the Union Pacific Railroad as a car inspector for 35 years until his retirement in October of 1976. He was a member of the Eagles Fraternal Order No. 151 and Knights of Columbus. Survivors include one son Robert C. Zancanella of Salt Lake City; two daughters Judy Kay Winter and husband Charley of Rock Springs and Patricia Jean Zancanella of Salt Lake City; one brother Sylvio Zancanella and wife Mary of Rock Springs; one sister Lydia Giovanni of Rock Springs; one grandchild, Tammy Surline and husband Pat of Rock Springs, two step-grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother Fred Zancanella and wife Mildred Katherine and one brother-in-law George Giovanni and one nephew Fred Giovanini. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10:30 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, ‘A’ Street and Broadway, Rock Springs. A vigil and rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. Thursday, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk Street, Rock Springs. Friends may call at the Vase Chapel from 4-7 p.m. Thursday and again at the church one hour prior to services. Pallbearers are Dean James, Charley Winter, Pat Surline, Don Barbero, Buddy Kaumo and Phil Karstoft. Honorary pallbearers are Silvio Zancanella, Jim Luckey and Gary Brown. --- Green River Star, May 5, 2010 Margaret Ann Ogrin Margaret Ann Ogrin, 88, of Rock Springs passed away April 30, 2010. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Ogrin passed away following a brief illness. She was born Sept. 9, 1921, in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late John and Esther Mullen Kettle. Ogrin attended schools in Superior and graduated from Superior High School with the class of 1940. She married Max Ogrin on July 6, 1940, in Rock Springs, and he preceded her in death Nov. 23, 1986. Ogrin served her community and friends with her never ending supply of cookies, baked with great love. She was cared for by a wonderful angel network that included Pat and Jack Norris, Rose Zupence, Gloria Sempsis, Jan Taylor, Margo Clark, Donna Mattinson, Marisue Noble and Donna Bedard. Her love of people and service began at the Five Star Drive Inn and continued at Paul’s Variety Store and Max’s Key Shop. She was an avid sports fan especially when it came to any championship series. She was the resident booky of Sweetwater County. All a person had to ask was “Do you want to go?” and her answer was always “yes.” Polka music was her music of choice and the Polka Fest was where her family learned the art of polka dancing at her direction. Margaret loved to plan the Superior reunions and was always planning next year’s event. Superior had a very special place in her heart. Survivors include one son Max Ogrin and wife Shirley of Spokane, Wash.; one brother Johnnie Kettle of Rock Springs; four grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren and two nieces. She was preceded in death by her husband Max, daughter Sharon Kurtz, sisters Ruby, Sally, Luella, Esther, Laura and brother Ken. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m., Saturday at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, ‘A’ Street and Broadway, Rock Springs. A vigil and rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. Friday at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk Street, Rock Springs. Interment will be in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call at the Vase Chapel from 4-7 p.m. and again at the church one hour prior to services. The family of Margaret Ann Ogrin respectfully request that donations in her memory be made to Hospice of Sweetwater County 809 Thompson, Rock Springs, WY 82901. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 9, 2010 DARRELL CLAY PRINCE Funeral services for Darrell Clay Prince were conducted Wednesday, April 28, 2010, at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel, Green River. Military graveside services and interment followed in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Mr. Prince, 59, died Thursday, April 22, 2010, at home after a brief illness. He was born May 28, 1950, in Salt Lake City, the son of Doyle and Lael (McMillan) Prince. He attended school in Green River and was on the football, wrestling, golf and track teams. He graduated from Lincoln High School in 1968. He briefly attended college at BYU. Mr. Prince served in the U.S. Army for four years during the Vietnam War. He received the National Defense Service Medal and was a certified marksman. He was a heavy equipment operator at Stauffer Chemical. He drove semi-trucks and worked for Gorge Construction. He lived all over the United States, working as a heavy equipment operator and foreman oil several power plant projects. He married Linda Dallmann on March 11, 1988. His interests included his family, hunting, fishing and being a sports fan, especially NASCAR and rooting for Jeff Gordon. He is survived by his wife, Linda Prince; stepmother, Jerry Prince; brothers, Brent and Louis Prince; stepbrother, Bill Web; sister, Annie Prince; daughter, Lael Prince; stepdaughter, Melaine Gibson; stepsons, Jeffrey and Joel Dallmann, Michael (Wayne) Cresinger and Tony Morgan; niece, Krystal Prince; great-niece, Cassidy Gomez; great-nephew Paul Wright; aunt, Valoy and husband Richard Eaton; and uncle, Clive and wife Dixie McMillan. He was preceded in death by his parents, Doyle and Lael Prince; a sister at birth; two stepsons, Troy Morgan and Michael Parker; grandson, Gavin Dallmann; and sister-in-law, Martha Prince. --- Green River Star, May 13, 2010 Laura H. Fields Laura H. Fields, 75, of Rock Springs passed away May 9, 2010. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of West Paterson, N.J., Fields passed away following a brief illness. She was born April 21, 1935, in Los Angeles, the daughter of Alois and Helen Anastasia Wisniewski Franc Jr. Fields attended schools in Reliance and received her GED on April 8, 1999. She married Jack K. Fields in Evanston in 1962, and he preceded her in death Aug. 7, 1968, in Libby, Mont. Fields worked for Lumus Construction Company as a secretary for 15 years until her retirement in July of 1997. She also had worked for Central Electric in Salt Lake City for 7 years. She enjoyed bowling, cats, watching game shows, cooking and crocheting. Her favorite color was blue. She loved the water and always lived in apartments with pools. Survivors include her mother Helen Hafner of Rock Springs; one son Douglas Fields, also of Rock Springs; one daughter Suzanne Fields of Salt Lake City; three brothers Bill Franc and wife Ida of Overton, Nev., John Hafner, and Dave Hafner and wife Susannah, all of Rock Springs; one aunt, several cousins, nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her father Alois Franc, husband Jack Fields and step-father William Hafner. Following cremation at Vase White Mountain Crematory, a Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Monday at Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 16, 2010 LT. CMDR. MARION LEE ANDREWS Memorial services for Lt. Cmdr. Marion Lee Andrews were conducted Monday, May 10, 2010, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Green River. Cremation has taken place. Mr. Andrews, 73, of 515 Easy St., Green River, died Thursday, May 6, 2010, at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center following a brief illness. He was born Oct. 28, 1936, in Glendale, Calif., the son of Dr. Vernon L. and Ruth Davis Andrews. He attended school in Glendale and was a 1955 graduate of Glendale High School. He also attended and graduated from New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology in 1959. Mr. Andrews attended Officer Candidate School and was commissioned as an ensign. He served on several destroyers from 1959 to 1963, followed by 20 years in the active U.S. Navy Reserves, retiring in 1983. He married Sandra Armstrong in 1964 in Chula Vista, Calif. They had four children, Terry, Dan, Kristy and Kathy. After working for US Gypsum, he joined Stauffer Chemical Company in Green River in 1975. He retired in 1999 from OCI as a mining engineering superintendent. Mr. Andrews served eight years on the Wyoming State Board of Mines. He was a Blue and Gold Officer for the United States Naval Academy, helping men and women gain admission to the academy. He was a member of Mount of Olives Lutheran Church, where he served in various offices and leadership positions. He was also a member of the Society of Mining Engineers. He is survived by his wife of 45 years; son, Terry Andrews of Green River, daughters, Kristy Andrews of Seattle and Kathy Stanton and husband Dan of Green River; daughter-in-law, Karen Andrews of Tunis, Tunisia; granddaughters, Kyla, Julianne and Hailee Andrews of Green River; sisters, Charlotte McEwen of Exeter, Calif., and Judy Andrews of Valparaiso, Neb.; several nieces and nephews, and his dog, Cleo. He was preceded in death by his parents, and his son, Dan Andrews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 23, 2010 BETTY JEANNE BABEL Memorial services for Betty Jeanne Babel were conducted Thursday, May 13, 2010, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, Rock Springs. Inurnment was conducted at the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, north of Rock Springs. Mrs. Babel, 83, of 821 Madison Drive, Rock Springs, died Saturday, May 8, 2010. A longtime Rock Springs resident and former resident of Iowa, she died following a lengthy illness. She was born Oct. 23, 1926, in Williamson, Iowa, the daughter of William Garson and Hazel Leone Miller Sines. She attended schools in Williamson and Superior, graduating from Superior High School with the class of 1945. She married Donald James Babel on Dec. 13, 1946, in Green River. He preceded her in death on April 24, 2000. Mrs. Babel was self-employed doing house restoration. Her interests included rock hunting, fishing and most outdoor activities. Survivors include one son, Donald Babel Jr. and wife Julie of Rock Springs; one brother, William Marvin Sines of Mississippi; one sister, Bari Lynn Sines of Rock Springs; two grandsons, Benjamin Babel and wife Tammy of Rock Springs and Kenn Siler of Ohio; three great-grandsons; and one great-granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and one sister, Sandra Michelle. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 30 and Jun 1, 2010 LENA WILLIAMS A mass of Christian burial for Lena Williams was celebrated Saturday, May 22, 2010, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, Rock Springs. A vigil and rosary was recited Friday, May 21, 2010, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, Rock Springs. Interment followed in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Williams, 85, of Rock Springs, died Tuesday, May 18, 2010, at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs. She was a longtime Rock Springs resident and former Superior resident. She was born Dec. 8, 1924, in Superior, the oldest of four daughters born to Cesare and Orsola Angeli. She attended school in Superior and was a 1942 graduate of Superior High School. She married Frank M, Williams on July 27, 1945, in Rock Springs. He preceded her in death on Feb. 14, 1990. Mrs. Williams worked at Del's BiRite Drug Store for many years. Mrs. Williams was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Community. Her interests included reading, watching sports, playing cards and playing bingo. She is survived by her daughter, Marcella and husband Roy Romero of Rock Springs; two grandchildren, Brian Romero and wife Donella of Laramie and Amy Romero-Griffin and husband Jack of Rock Springs; two sisters, Mary Chada and husband Lee of Dayton, Ney., and Mae Johnston and husband Burnell of Jackson; nieces, Christine Williams, Donna Morison and Joyce Hess; and nephews, Joe Miskulin, Ted Miskulin, Dan Miskulin, Richard Chada, Ronnie Johnston, Randy Johnston and Roger Johnston. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband; one sister, Edith Englert; and one niece, Julee Haines. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 6, 2010 JOHN A. RUGGERA John A. Ruggera 77, of Rock Springs, died Saturday, May 29, 2010, at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center following a lengthy illness. He was born Nov. 21, 1932, in Rock Springs, to Albino and Alice Ruggera. He attended school in Rock Springs and graduated in 1951. He served in the military for two years during the Korean War. He was discharged with the rank of corporal in May 1955. He worked with the Union Pacific Railroad as a switchman until his retirement. His interests included sports, attending many Major League Baseball and World Series games with his father; baseball, playing in the Rock Springs League and being a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 151, state championship team in 1949; fishing; camping; spending time outdoors; music; playing the guitar; electronics, working with televisions, recorders, camcorders and other equipment; and woodworking, spending many hours in his wood shop. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 151, Railroad Switchman's Union, National Rifle Association and many sports organizations. Survivors include his cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandparents; father, Albino; mother, Alice; and several aunts and uncles. No services will be conducted. Inurnment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 13, 2010 ALFRED “FRED” GLEN BAKER PROVO, Utah—Funeral services for Alfred “Fred” Glen Baker were conducted Saturday, May 29, 2010, at the Edgemont Sixth Ward, Provo, Utah. Burial and graveside services followed Wednesday, June 2, 2010, in the Green River cemetery. Mr. Baker, 81, died on Wednesday, May 26, 2010, at his home in Provo, Utah. He was born June 15, 1928, on the family homestead outside of Milford, Utah, to William Jesse Baker and Edna Hutchings Baker. He contracted polio when he was 2, which caused his limited mobility and was attributed to his death. He was active in many civic organizations in Green River, where he lived and raised his family. He was president of the Junior Chamber of Commerce and was named Wyoming outstanding J.C. in 1960. He was awarded the Key Man Award and Distinguished Service Award in 1962. He was a member of the local and state school board associations for two terms. He served as a scoutmaster and finance chairman for the Jim Bridger Boy Scouts of America and was ward clerk for the Latter-day Saints Church for several years. He was president of the first Planning and Zoning Committee in Green River and served as secretary of the Sweetwater County Planning and Zoning Committee. He worked as a wire chief on the Union Pacific Railroad until he retired in 1988. He is survived by his wife, Maisel Anderson Baker; son, Robert Ray, of Fort Garland, Colo., daughter, Alison and husband Kent Klingler of Boise, Idaho, son-in-law, Shane and wife Theresa Hyde of Roy, Utah; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, and daughter, Patricia Kay Hyde. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 13, 2010 MYRLE RAY EVANS Funeral services for Myrle Ray Evans were conducted Thursday, June 3, 2010, at the Green River LDS Stake Center. Military honors and interment followed at the Riverview Cemetery, Green River. Mr. Evans, 84, of Green River, died Saturday, May 29, 2010, at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River surrounded by his family. He was born Sept. 10, 1925, in Evanston, the son of Norman Wilford Evans and Ione Cain Larsen. Due to his father's employment with the railroad, he grew up in Evanston, Green River and Ogden, Utah. He graduated from high school in Oma ha, Neb. He joined the Army Air Corps. After being discharged, he attended college in San Francisco, where he obtained his electrical engineering degree. He was called back to active duty and served during the Korean War. He married Loretta Jean Davis on Aug. 21, 1953, in Green River. Their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake Latter-day Saints Temple. He worked as an electrical engineer at FMC for 33 years, retiring in 1985. He later consulted for FMC and Western Wyoming Community College. He was active in the Jaycees, Green River Square Dancers (Squarenaders) and Boy Scouts of America. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where he served in many positions including scoutmaster, stake clerk, Sunday school and young men's president and librarian. He and his wife served a three-year service mission in the Bishop's Storehouse. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Loretta Evans of Green River; sons, James Evans and wife Ranae and Ken Evans and wife Eileen, all of Green River; daughter, Alice Wagoner of Patton, Mo.; 12 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; stepsister, Edith Woodring of Grand Junction, Colo. and many nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Norman and Ione Evans; stepfather Otto Larsen; twin sister, Myrtle May; brothers, Bennett Edward and Day Norman; stepbrothers, Gerald and Otto Larsen; and stepsister, Mary Alice Johnston. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 13, 2010 BARBARA MAXAM Barbara Maxam, 80, of Green River, died Friday, June 4, 2010, at her home. A longtime Green River resident, she died following a battle with cancer. She was born June 23, 1929, in Moulton, Iowa, the daughter of Worth A. Fox and Harriet I. Riggs. She attended schools in Green River and was a 1946 graduate of Lincoln High School. She also attended Central Business College in Denver. She married David Maxam on Sept. 2, 1948, at the Union Congregational Church in Green River. Mrs. Maxam worked as a clerk at the JC Penney Co. in Green River and at the Golden Hour Senior Citizens Center in Green River. Her interests included spending time with her family, gardening, ceramics and painting woodcrafts. Survivors include her husband, David Maxam of Green River; two sons, Richard J. Maxam and wife Denise of Little Rock, Ark., and Robert W. Maxam and wife Julie of Pinedale; two daughters, Pamela Arnold and husband Russell of Custer, S.D., and Rose Ann Clark and husband Jevon of Kalispell, Mont., one brother, James A. Fox and wife Sandy of Grand Junction, Colo.; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and two nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents. Cremation will take place. At her request, there were no services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 13, 2010 MICHAEL ANTHONY MUSBACH A memorial service for Michael Anthony Musbach was conducted Saturday, June 5, 2010, at the LDS Stake Center, Green River. Bishop Daryl Parker conducted services. Inurnment followed at the Riverview Cemetery, Green River. Cremation has taken place. Mr. Musbach, 52, of Green River, died Saturday, May 29, 2010. A lifelong Green River resident, he died following a sudden illness. He was born June 4, 1957, in Rock Springs, the son of John W. and Edna Elnora Morison Musbach. He attended schools in Green River. Mr. Musbach married Paula Lowe on Dec. 31, 1980, in Green River. He worked as a painter for Readi Services for several years. Mr. Musbach was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Survivors include his mother, Edna E. Morison Musbach of Mesquite, Nev., wife, Paula Musbach of Green River; three sons, Michael J. Musbach, Justin P. Musbach and Zachary D. Musbach, all of Green River; one daughter, Brandi S. Keller of Green River; two brothers, Tim Musbach of Green River and Jon Gary Musbach of Gillette; one sister, Carla L. Miller of Omaha, Neb.; and two grandchildren, Presley Keller and Jeromiah Musbach, both of Green River. He was preceded in death by his father, John Musbach; grandparents; five uncles; and two aunts. --- Green River Star, Jun 16, 2010 Peggy Jo Carrillo Peggy Jo Carrillo, 77, of Green River passed away June 10, 2010, at her home. A longtime resident of Green River and former longtime resident of Rock Springs, Carrillo died following a sudden illness. She was born Sept. 18, 1932, in Marysville, Kan., the daughter of the late Gerald Paxton and the former Leota McKague. Carrillo attended Lincoln High School in Green River. She married Tommy Carrillo in Green River on Nov. 12, 1949, and he preceded her in death Dec. 20, 2008. Carrillo was employed at the Rose Motel in Rock Springs for many years and later was employed as a clerk at Gibsons. Her interests included spending time with her family and friends especially her grandchildren and her dog Lucky. She was an avid Broncos fan and also a fan of John Elway. Carrillo enjoyed crocheting, working crossword puzzles and playing cards. Carrillo was a lifetime member of the F.O.E. (Eagles) Auxiliary and Moose Lodge. Survivors include one daughter Janice Lundgren and husband Rodger Sr. of Green River; one sister Jackie Sanchez and husband Roger of Green River; five grandchildren Susie Heslep and husband Todd of Gillette, Jamie Huffman and husband Justin, Rodger Lundgren Jr. and wife Tiffany, all of Green River, Kevin Carrillo of Texas and Andy Carrillo of Rock Springs; seven great-grandchildren; one brother-in-law Louie Carrillo and wife Billie of Reliance; one sister-in-law Norma Jean Paxton of Green River; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Gerald and Leota Paxton; her husband Tommy Carrillo; four sons Tommy, Albert, James and Steven; two brothers Richard Paxton and Fred Paxton; two sisters Geraldine Stephens and Carol Stover; several nephews. Funeral services were conducted today at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment was in Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 20, 2010 BERNARD ARGUELLO SR. A mass of Christian burial for Bernard Arguello Sr. was celebrated Monday, June 14, 2010, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Green River. A vigil with rosary was recited Sunday, June 13, 2010, at the church. Cremation has taken place. Mr. Arguello, 82, of 160 Cedar St., Green River, died Tuesday, June 8, 2010, at his home. A longtime Green River resident, he died following a lengthy illness. He was born May 20, 1928, in Delta, Colo., the son of Alfredo and Donaciana Vela Arguello. He attended schools in Longmont, Colo. He married Sovelda Cordova on July 7, 1954, in Green River. Before going into the armed forces, Mr. Arguello was a Golden Gloves boxer in Denver. Mr. Arguello served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a member of the 500 Miles Runner Club. His interests included 5- and 10-kilometer races, playing racquetball, jogging, handball, fishing and camping. Survivors include his wife, Sovelda Arguello of Green River; five sons, Alan Arguello of Green River, Gary Arguello of Rochester, N.Y. Bernard Arguello Jr. of Reliance, Gregory Arguello of Green River and Daniel Arguello of Canon City, Colo.; one daughter, Linda Roosa and husband Erik of Green River; two brothers, Archie Arguello of Longmont and Alfred Arguello of Wichita Falls, Texas; four sisters, Chiela Garrett of Brighton, Colo., Rose Padilla of Greenwood Village, Colo., and Lucy Arguello and Maryann De Herrera, both of Longmont; 13 grandchildren; and two great-grandsons. He was preceded in death by his parents, grandmother; three sisters, Carol Parrish, Jennie Vigil and Phyllis Mendez, and three brothers, Marcom Arguello, Theodore Arguello and Peter Arguello. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 20, 2010 OSCAR TOWLE CURRIER JR. Funeral Services for Oscar Towle Cutler Jr. were conducted Friday, June 11, 2010, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, Rock Springs. John Krmpotich of the Masonic Lodge No. 12 conducted the services. Military graveside services and Interment followed in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Mr. Currier, 90, of 795 Cathedral, Rock Springs, died Thursday, June 3, 2010, at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs. A longtime Rock Springs resident, he died following a brief illness. He was born Aug. 12, 1919, in North Haverhill, N.H., the son of Oscar T. and Martha Peake Currier Sr. He attended schools in Jay, Maine, and graduated from Jay High School with the class of 1939. He married Mary Donaghy on July 8, 1945, in Oakville, Conn. She preceded him in death on Oct. 13, 1992. Mr. Currier served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He worked as a millwright for Millwright Union No. 2834 until his retirement In 1981. He also owned and operated Currier Brothers Lumber Company for 21 years in North Jay, Maine. Mr. Currier was a member of Masonic Lodge No. 12. Survivors include two sons, Alfred T. Currier of Poland, Maine, and James H. Currier and wife Ellen of Rock Springs, one daughter, Mary Leah Doak and husband Robert of Rock Springs; one sister, Martha Currier of Fort Wayne, Ind., sister-in-law, Eleanor Currier of North Jay; five grandchildren, Kristin Carroll, Gary Currier, Jennifer Doak, William Doak and Kathryn Currier; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; and two brothers, Richard and John Currier. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 20, 2010 MARJORIE LAWREAN MCNALLEY Funeral services for Marjorie Lawrean McNalley were conducted Thursday, June 10, 2010, at the First United Methodist, Rock Springs. Pastor Sione Tukutau conducted the services. Interment followed in the Riverview Cemetery. Mrs. McNalley, 92, of Rock Springs, died Friday, June 4, 2010, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A longtime Rock Springs resident, she died following a lengthy illness. She was born Jan. 24, 1918, in Ogden, Utah, the daughter of Carl and Irma Cross Smith. She attended schools in Fort Collins, Colo., and was a high school graduate and valedictorian of the class of 1936. She attended Colorado State University in Fort Collins. While in high school and college, she played basketball and studied home economics. She also participated in 4-H Club. She was a seamstress in high school and won many awards for her work. She married Ernest L. McNalley on July 11, 1938, in Las Vegas. He preceded her in death on June 24, 1981. Mrs. McNalley was the first lunch lady at Lincoln Elementary School. She also helped found the First United Methodist Church in Rock Springs and was a member of the church's women's club. Her interests included spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, and crocheting. Survivors include one son, Larry McNalley and wife Laura of Rock Springs; three daughters, Patricia Jullus, Kay Keelin and husband Curtis Jr. and Virginia Lowell and husband Mike, all of Rock Springs; 15 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband; two brothers; one great-grandson, Kaleb Moore; and son-in-law, Ed Julius. --- Fox Funeral Home, Jun 24, 2010 Fred Urutia Fred Urutia, 88, of Rock Springs died Wednesday, June 23, 2010 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. He was born July 4, 1921 in Rock Springs the son of Fernando and Adela Urutia. He attended schools in Bitter Creek. He married Helen Chericker on January 19, 1950 in Rock Springs. He was a veteran having served in the US Army during World War II. Survivors include wife Helen Urutia of Rock Springs; daughters Lisa Tarufelli and husband Ron of Rock Springs, and Teresa Urutia and husband Mark Keown of Christ Church, New Zealand; grandchildren, Blythe Urutia of Portland, Oklahoma, Chelsea Keown of Forest Grove, Oregon, Laura Keown of Willington, New Zealand, Lauren Tarufelli of Sandy, Utah, and Aedin Tarufelli of Rock Springs; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Frank and Robert, and sister Rose Kizzire. Graveside military honors with interment will take place at 11:00 a.m. Monday June 28, 2010 at the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call 10-10:45 am Monday at Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 27, 2010 WILLARD “BUD” S. HONEYCUTT TUCSON, Ariz.--Funeral services for Willard "Bud" S. Honeycutt were conducted Monday, June 21, 2010, at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel, Green River. Military graveside services and interment were conducted in the Riverview Cemetery. Mr. Honeycutt, 82, of 1917 W. Cholla Vista Drive, Tucson, Ariz., died Monday, June 14, 2010, at the Northwest Hospital in Tucson. A Tucson resident for the past 15 years and former longtime Green River resident, he died from complications from chronic obstructive pulmonary disease after being a six-year lung cancer survivor. He was born May 13, 1928, in Casper, the son of Willard and Wyoma Honeycutt. He attended Natrona High School in Casper, He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, received the Victory Medal and was stationed on the USS Miller and USS Boxer. Mr. Honeycutt worked for the Boilermakers Local Union Chapter No, 182 as a boilermaker for 32 years. He also helped build the Bridger Power Plant and he continued to maintain it for 20 years. His interests included hunting, fishing, being a fan of the Atlanta Braves and Denver Broncos and being a Wyoming cowboy. Survivors include two sons, Matt and Dana Honeycutt of Tucson, Ariz.; and three daughters, C.J. Bohola of Arizona, Tina Marshall of New Mexico and Sherry Whiting of Rock Springs. --- Green River Star, Jun 30, 2010 Cara Mia Hayes Cara Mia Hayes, 42, of Rock Springs died June 24, 2010. She was born on Nov.13, 1967, in Rock Springs, the daughter of Wesley W. Bonsell of Las Cruces, N.M. Hayes attended school in Las Cruces and Rock Springs. She attended and graduated from Rock Springs High School with the class of 1985. She graduated from the University of Wyoming with honors in 1989. Her post graduate studies were at Kansas State University. She was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Community, Chi Omega Sorority, Parelli Horsemanship, Humane Society and Phi Beta Kappa. Hayes was an avid horsewoman with multiple certifications in Parelli horsemanship. She adored her animals, from her horses to all of her beloved dogs. She is survived by her mother Iris Bonsell of Rock Springs; father, Wesley W. Bonsell of Las Cruces, N.M.; her brother and sister-in-law Kirk and Christy Bonsell of Round Rock, Texas, and their son Bennett Joseph Bonsell also of Round Rock; aunt and uncles Frank and Norma Prevedel and Jim Bonsell; several cousins. She was preceded in death by her grandparents Frank and Inez Prevedel and Wilma Fornstrom. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated today at Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs. The family of Cara Mia Hayes respectfully suggests that donations in her memory be made to the Rock Springs Humane Society, 310 Yellowstone Road, Rock Springs, WY 82901 --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 4, 2010 GRANT ALLEN MUIR Funeral services for Grant Allen Muir were conducted Tuesday, June 29, 2010, at the Rock Springs LDS Stake Center. Interment followed in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, north Rock Springs. Mr. Muir, 69, of Rock Springs, died Friday, June 25, 2010, at his home after a lengthy illness. He was born Dec. 19, 1940, in Pioche, Nev., the son of Grant J. and Kathleen English Muir. He attended schools in Pioche and graduated from White Pine County High School in Ely, Nev., with the class of 1960. He attended Western Wyoming Community College and received an associate degree. He married Harriet Ann Howes on Dec. 31, 1960, in Ruth, Nev. She preceded him in death on Jan. 30, 2004. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His interests included his grandchildren, hunting and eating good food. Survivors include his mother, Kathleen Foster Muir of Myrtle Creek, Ore.; sons, Dean Muir and wife Michelle and Sande Muir, all of Rock Springs; sisters, Pat Jones of Oregon, Shirley Spurlin of Florida and Kathy Humphrey of Nevada; and grandchildren, Sandra, Aleisha, Dean Jr., Katie, Ken, Nile and Nathan. He was preceded in death by his wife, Harriet Ann Muir; son, Kennith Allen Muir; father, Grant J. Muir; and brother, George Muir. --- Green River Star, Jul 7, 2010 Donna Mae Boyce Donna Mae Boyce, 83, of Rock Springs passed away June 29, 2010, at her home surrounded by her family. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Boyce died following a lengthy illness. She was born Dec. 19, 1926, in South Dakota, the daughter of the late John M. and Violet Sather Oas. Boyce attended school in Rock Springs and was a 1944 graduate of Rock Springs High School. She also attended nursing school and completed part of her clinicals in Pueblo, Colo She married Keith Montague Boyce on April 23, 1949, in Rock Springs, and he preceded her in death March 4, 1976. Boyce was employed at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County for 35 years as a nurse. Her interests included spending time with her family especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She enjoyed crocheting, knitting, family barbecues, selling Avon and was an amazing artist. Most of all she enjoyed her work and her co-workers. Survivors include son Monty Boyce and wife Tammy of Rock Springs; daughter Jill Barbuto of Rock Springs; five grandchildren Chris, Katie, Joey, Johnny and Zachary; six great-grandchildren Skyler, Tayte, Kale, Evony, Kayla and Dalton; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Keith and sister Shirley Lou. Following cremation, a celebration of her life was conducted Friday at the Episcopal Church of Holy Communion in Rock Springs. Honorary pallbearers were Christopher West, Joey Barbuto, Johnny Cheesley, Zachary Boyce, Skyler West, Kale Crockett and Dalton Raines. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 11, 2010 CHAD FERGUSON A celebration to honor Chad Ferguson's life was conducted Friday, July 2, 2010, at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel, Green River. Mr. Ferguson, 32, died Sunday, June 20, 2010, at his home in Casper. He was born Dec. 1, 1977, in Rock Springs. He is survived by his father, Bob Ferguson; brother, Wade Ferguson; sister, Hollie Ferguson; stepfather, Dominico Pelliccione; three nieces, and his dog, Pete who never left his side. He was preceded in death by his mom, Donna Pelliccione on July 19, 2008. --- Green River Star, Jul 14, 2010 Catherine Canestrini Catherine Canestrini, 79, of Rock Springs passed away from complications during heart surgery July 9, 2010, in Utah. She was born March 12, 1931, to Gaston and Grace (Larre) Erramouspe, who immigrated from the Basque Country. She was one of 12 children who grew up on the family’s sheep ranch in Sublette County. She lived and attended school on the family’s ranch until her high school years when she attended and graduated from St. Mary-of-the-Wasatch in Salt Lake City. She married Richard J. Canestrini in Rock Springs on April 19, 1954, and together they had five children. Richard preceded her in death Feb. 11, 1999. Canestrini was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Community and a founding member of the Sweetwater County Right to Life. Her interests included spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sharing her faith in God; and sharing the knowledge of her Basque heritage. She is survived by her children, Julie Wallendorff and husband Larry of Loveland, Colo., Dr. Richard P. Canestrini and wife Carolyn of Rock Springs, Kathy Hartmann of Las Vegas, Paula Brown and husband David of Rock Springs, and Tom Canestrini and wife Mary, also of Rock Springs; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brother, Dr. Joseph J. Erramouspe and wife Barbara; sisters Miriam Grace, CSC, Anne Case, Bernadette Gosar and husband Tony, Margaret Sellyei and husband Joe, and Grace Mossman; sister-in-laws Ellen Shuster, Wilma Erramouspe and Susan Erramouspe; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; brothers Pierre, Paul, Phillip, Louis and John; brothers-in-law William Shuster and Roy Case. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway, Rock Springs. A vigil service with rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Thursday at the church. Interment will be in Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call at the church Thursday evening from 5-7 and on Friday morning at the church one hour prior to services. The family of Catherine Canestrini respectfully suggests that donations in her memory be made to Holy Spirit Catholic School or Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 116 Broadway, Rock Springs, WY 82901. Pallbearers will be Brad Wallendorff, Greg Canestrini, Ben Cilensek, Jeff Brown, Jake Canestrini, David Brown and Larry Wallendorff. --- Fox Funeral Home, Jul 17, 2010 Corine Sue Fisher Corine “Corie” Sue McMillan Fisher, 37, of Rock Springs died July 16, 2010 after a sudden illness. She was born December 27, 1972 in Rock Springs the daughter of Donald J. and Janet Sue Jackman McMillan. She attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School with the class of 1991. She also attended Western Wyoming Community College in Rock Springs. She married Rex Orval Fisher September 14, 2008 in Rock Springs. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Her interests were the Seattle Seahawks, collecting angels and teddy bears, arts and crafts, and taking care of her children and family. Survivors include her husband Rex Fisher of Rock Springs; sons, Cameron and Jaimy Fisher of Rock Springs, and Stefan on Montanna; daughters, Laura Duran of Laramie, Lexus Sweets and Tashina Fisher both of Rock Springs, Sarinia Hugershoff of Germany, and Brittney Fisher of Arizona; parents, Don and Janet McMillan of Rock Springs; sisters, Autumn McMillan Johnson and Debora Roybal both of Rock Springs, Lauri Ketchum of Michigan, and Annie Chabre Feezer of Rock Springs; granddaughter Miley Hutson of Peoria, Arizona; best friend Brandon Hindman; several aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews; numerous cousins. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Dr. HS and Jeanne Jackman, Tom and Dorothy McMillan. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday July 23, 2010 at Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Thursday, July 22, 2010 and Friday one hour prior to the services at the funeral home. Interment will take place in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. The family will be receiving friends at the home of Don and Janet McMillan, 1344 Teton, Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 18, 2010 JOHN “JUAN” CERVANTES MESQUITE, Nev.--A cremation service for John "Juan" Cervantes was conducted Friday, July 9, 2010, in Mesquite, Nev. A celebration of life was conducted at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Rock Springs. Inurnment followed. Mr. Cervantes died Tuesday, July 6, 2010, at his summer home in Mesquite. He was born in San Bernardino, Calif., to John and Maria Cervantes, the second child of three children. He worked as a foreman for the Union Pacific Railroad and retired after 36 years. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and other fraternal and union organizations. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Dolores; six children, John Jr. of Oregon, Frank, Mike and Jeannie, all of Rock Springs, Mary Ann of Utah and Chris of Colorado; two sisters, Maria and Ana of Calexico, Calif., nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. --- Fox Funeral Home, Jul 20, 2010 Jose Benito Cordova Jose Benito Cordova, 78, of Green River, died Monday, July 19, 2010 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs following a sudden illness. He was born November 30, 1931 in Chamisal, New Mexico, the son of Damian and Corina Cordova. He was employed by Union Pacific railroad until his retirement in 1991. He was an active member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Green River. His interests were reading and his cats. Survivors include his wife, Jill of Green River; one stepson, Andrew Morrison of Green River; two brothers, Jose Cordova and Bob Cordova and wife Sue all of Green River; one sister, Rita Vigil and husband Joe of Green River; numerous nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Damian and Corina Cordova, father and mother-in-law, Robert and Daisy Kinneman; four sisters, two brothers, and several nieces and nephews. Cremation has taken place at Fox Crematory. A memorial mass will be celebrated at 2:00 p.m. Friday July 23, 2010 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 900 Hitching Post Dr., Green River. A holy rosary will be recited at 6:00 p.m. Thursday July 22, 2010 at the church. --- Green River Star, Jul 21, 2010 Robert Lee Ghormley Robert Lee Ghormley, 81, of Rock Springs passed away July 18, 2010. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Reliance, Ghormley passed away following a lengthy illness. He was born Jan. 31, 1929, in Sheridan, the son of the late Oscar C. and Lois Marie Weaver Ghormley. Ghormley attended schools in Reliance and graduated from Reliance High School with the class of 1948. He married the former Helene Sellers, his high school sweetheart, at the First Congregational Church in Rock Springs on June 12, 1949. Ghormley worked as a powerhouse foreman for FMC Corporation for 37 years until his retirement on Jan. 1, 1991. He was the past president of Local Union No. 905, Reliance, Wyoming; UMWA Sub-District board member, Reliance School Board Member, District No. 7; chairman of Reliance Sewer District; Rock Springs School Board member, District No. 1; Sweetwater County Library Board member; Sweetwater County Recreation Board member; Solid Waste District member; past president of Rock Springs Lions Club; member of the First Congregational Church in Rock Springs and a member of Young at Heart Senior Citizens. His interests included reading, traveling, gardening and spending time with family and friends. Survivors include his wife Helene Ghormley, one son Patrick Ghormley and wife Sandy, one daughter Cheryl Wilmetti and husband William, one sister Sally Callas and husband William, all of Rock Springs; one sister-in-law Betty Ghormley of Mesa, Ariz.; one brother-in-law John Fortuna of Rock Springs; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; several cousins, nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents, twin brother Bill Ghormley, twin sisters Donna Fortuna and Bonnie Toone and granddaughter Connie Ghormley. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday at the First Congregational Church, 1275 Adams, Rock Springs. Rev. Steven Mitchell will conduct the services. Friends may call at Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk Street, Rock Springs, today until 7 p.m. and again Thursday at the church one hour prior to services. Interment will be at the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. The family of Robert Ghormley respectfully suggest that memorials in his memory be made to Hospice of Sweetwater County, 809 Thompson Street, Suite D, Rock Springs, WY 82901 or Cowboys Against Cancer, 1893 Dewar Drive, Rock Springs, WY 82901. --- Casper Star Tribune, Jul 22, 2010 Corine “Corie” Sue McMillan Fisher Funeral services for Corine “Corie” Sue McMillan Fisher, 37, will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, July 23, 2010, at Fox Funeral Home. Interment will take place in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m., Thursday, July 22, 2010 and one hour prior to the services, Friday, July 23, 2010, at the funeral home. She died Friday, July 16, 2010. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 25, 2010 SHARON RANTA BOSCHETTO LAS VEGAS--A service for Sharon Ranta Boschetto was performed Saturday, July 17, 2010, at the Church of The Holy Communion, Rock Springs. Her body was cremated and her ashes placed next to her mother, Vera Ranta. Mrs. Boschetto, 71, died Friday, July 2, 2010, in her sleep. She was born Dec, 27, 1938, in Rock Springs, the daughter of William and Vera Ranta. She attended schools in Rock Springs, graduating from Rock Springs High School in 1957. She attended the University of Wyoming and Business College in Denver. She also worked for the FBI in Denver. She married Gerald Boschetto on June 27, 1959, in Rock Springs. They later divorced. They had two children, Gerry and Burk. She worked for Mountain Fuel Supply, now Questar Corp, for 29 years in various positions before retiring in 1996. She was involved in the League of Women Voters and taught Sunday school at the Congregational Church during the 1970s. Her interests included spending time with her grandchildren, reading English mystery novels, watching television, cooking new recipes, traveling and monthly lunch gatherings with her friends. She is survived by her sons, Gerry and Burk; brother, Lyle Ranta and wife Jean; daughter-in-law, Claudia; granddaughters, Brittany, Alissa, Gerrica, Shelby, Gina and Allie; grandson, Vincent Boschetto; and many cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her son, Keith Anthony; parents, William and Vera Ranta; brother, Duane Ranta; and aunts, Verna Flankki and Siama McCurtain. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 25, 2010 CARLA JONES WINNEMUCCA, Nev.--A private family celebration of Carla Jones' life was conducted Monday, July 19, 2010. Mrs. Jones, 36, of Winnemucca, Nev., died Wednesday, July 7, 2010, in Winnemucca. She was a former resident of Green River and Elko, Nev. She was born Feb. 28, 1974, the daughter of Gene Garcia and Betty Moulton Garcia. She attended school in Green River and was a 1992 graduate of Green River High School. She married Ben Jones. They had three daughters, Brittany, Amanda and Megan. She was a homemaker. Her interests included her children. Survivors include her husband, Ben Jones of Green River; father, Gene Garcia and wife Mercy of Green River; three daughters, Brittany, Amanda and Megan of Green River; two brothers, John Garcia and wife Debra of Casper and Chris Garcia of Green River; one sister, Anne Smith and husband Rod of Casper; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Tom and Sandy Foertsch of Casper and Don and Becky Jones of Green River; and maternal grandmother, Mae Moulton of Salt Lake City. She was preceded in death by her mother, Betty Moulton Garcia; paternal grandparents, Vic and Charlotte Garcia; and maternal grandfather, Earl Moulton. --- Green River Star, Jul 28, 2010 Agnes Mary Kaumo Agnes Mary Kaumo, 91, of Fort Collins, Colo., passed away June 24, 2010, at the Good Samaritan Village in Fort Collins. Kaumo had been a resident of Fort Collins for the last 13 years and was a former resident of Rock Springs and Cheyenne. She was born July 27, 1918, in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late John and Mary Ann Korpnick Kobler. Kaumo was married to Thomas Harris on Oct. 17, 1938, and he preceded her in death Aug. 3, 1950. She married Joseph Kaumo in Rock Springs on March 24, 1974, and he preceded her in death in September of 1997. She was a homemaker and also worked for the Union Pacific Railroad for 10 years. Survivors include four sons Ron Harris of Cheyenne, Jim Harris of Albuquerque, N.M., Bill Harris of Fort Collins and Richard Harris of Maine; two sisters Margery Sarcletti and Geraldine James, both of Rock Springs; 13 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, first husband Thomas Harris and second husband Joseph Kaumo; three brothers Rudy Kobler, Albert Kobler and John Kobler; six sisters Mary Kobler, Alberta Kobler, Katherine James, Arbella Nesbit, Edna Bookout and Helen Olivero; and one grandson. Following cremation, a graveside service was conducted Tuesday at St. Joseph’s Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery in Rock Springs. --- Green River Star, Jul 28, 2010 Donald James Walker Jr. Donald James Walker Jr., 61, of Rock Springs passed away July 25, 2010. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Walker passed away following a lengthy illness. He was born Aug. 31, 1948, in Rock Springs, the son of Donald James and Freda M. Bonner Walker. Walker attended school in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School with the class of 1966. He also completed two years to obtain his Journeyman Electrician license. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict. Walker worked for General Chemical for 32 years until his retirement in 2008. He was a member of the American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24 and Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 151. His interests included hunting, fishing, camping and spending time with his children, grandchildren and extended family. He liked to make people smile. Survivors include his mother Freda Walker of Rock Springs; son J.D. Yoast of Orem, Utah; daughters Laurie Walker Newport and fiancee Glenn Davis, both of Rock Springs, and Tammy Young and husband Kevin of Coeur d`Alene Idaho; two sisters Theda ‘Sue’ Porter and husband Patrick, of Green and JoLynn Mahaffey, all of Green River; five grandchildren; several aunts, uncles, cousins and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father Donald James Walker; one granddaughter Evelyn Porter, one nephew Michael McTee and son-in-law Donald Newport. Following cremation at Vase White Mountain Crematory, a memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk Street, Rock Springs. Family and friends will conduct the services. Friends may call one hour prior to services. --- Black Hills Pioneer, Jul 28, 2010 Dorothy Ann Cross A memorial service will be held for Dorothy Ann Cross, 88, at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 4 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Rock Springs, Wyo. Dorothy passed away on July 27, 2010, in Piedmont. She was born on Feb. 24, 1922, in Cumberland, Wyo., to Nicklaus and Anna Zukowski. She married Franklin Cross on Aug. 22, 1945. She is survived by her three children, their spouses, her sister Virginia Fabian and brother Nicklaus Zukowski, 11 grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren. Black Hills Funeral Home & Cremation Services has been entrusted with the arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to blackhillsfuneralhome.com. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 1, 2010 KEGAN RAY SNAPP Funeral services for Kegan Ray Snapp were conducted Friday, July 23, 2010, at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment followed in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, north of Rock Springs. Pallbearers were John Sharisky, Gary Persinger, Dave Lake, Brandon Schlunegger, Bob Smith and Anthony Smith. Mr. Snapp, 13, died at 9 a.m. July 18, 2010, in Primary Children's Hospital in Salt Lake City after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born Oct, 18, 1996, in Rock Springs, where he lived all his life. He attended schools in Rock Springs, including East Junior High School. He was a member of the basketball team. His interests included hunting, fishing and video games. Survivors include his parents, Ray and Tammy Snapp; brothers, James, Jason, Chad and Tyrone; sisters, Sheri and Erin; grandparents, Ken and Lois Snapp of Canon City, Colo., Joe and Linda Thomas of Reliance and Dennis and Carol Klakken of Hanna; and many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his birth mother, Michelle Mayo. --- Green River Star, Aug 4, 2010 Robert Bunning Robert Bunning, 90, of Rock Springs passed away Aug. 2, 2010, at his home. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Bunning died following a lengthy illness. He was born Jan. 16, 1920, in Rock Springs, the son of the late John and Mary Guy Bunning. Bunning attended school in Rock Springs and was a 1937 graduate of Rock Springs High School. He graduated from the University of Wyoming in 1941 with a mechanical engineering degree. He married the former Mary Donovan in Casper on Oct. 21, 1943, and they were married 66 years. Bunning was a United States Air Force veteran of World War II. He served from July of 1942 until February 1947. While in the Air Force, Bunning was a navigator of a B-17 and was shot down over Germany and held captive from 1944 to 1945. He owned and operated Red Horse Oil Company for 46 years and was the vice president of John Bunning Transfer for the same 46 years. He retired Jan. 1, 1993. Bunning was a lifetime member of B.P.O. Elks, past president of Lions Club and Rock Springs Chamber of Commerce, trustee of University of Wyoming Alumni Association and a member of Cowboy Joe Club. His interests included spending time with his family, traveling, fishing, hunting, bowling and playing bridge. He was an avid University of Wyoming athletics fan. Survivors include his wife Mary Bunning of Rock Springs; three sons John Bunning and wife Rosie, Tom Bunning and Pete Bunning and wife Rose, all of Rock Springs; one daughter Penny Boysen and husband Bob of Laramie; 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers Jack Bunning and Christian Bunning, one sister Isabell Kurtz and one grandson Peter Bunning. Following cremation, memorial services will be conducted at 1 p.m. on Monday at the First Congregational Church, 1275 Adams Avenue, Rock Springs. Friends may call at the church one hour prior to services. The family of Robert Bunning respectfully suggests that donations in his memory be made to Hospice of Sweetwater County, 809 Thompson, Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 8, 2010 SARAH DORLEE HANSEL MENA, Ark.--Funeral services for Sarah Dorlee Hansel were conducted Monday, Aug. 2, 2010, at the LDS Stake Center, Green River. Bishop Daryl Parker conducted the services. Interment followed in the Riverview Cemetery, Green River. Mrs. Hansel, 57, of 702 N. Locust, Mena, Ark., died Monday, July 26, 2010. A former resident of Green River for 38 years and Battle Mountain, Nev., she died suddenly. She was born Sept. 8, 1942, in Brigham City, Utah, the daughter of Alvin Olson and Sarah Dora Perry Higley. She attended schools in Grantsville, Utah, and graduated from Grantsville High School with the class of 1961. She married LaVere G. Hansel on April 6, 1961 in Elko, Ney. They were sealed in the temple on Aug. 12, 1980, in Idaho Falls, Idaho. Mrs. Hansel was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Her interests included bingo, sewing, helping others, children and caring for foster children. Survivors include her husband, LaVere G. Hansel of Mena; son, Curtis LaVere Hansel of Mena; three daughters, Sarah Knutson and husband Monty of Orting, Wash., Kristin Corbett and husband Tommy of Mena and Annetta G. Richards and husband Eric of Green River; two sisters, Loretta Williams and husband Mac of Victoria, Texas, and Leola Fuller and husband Niles of American Falls, Idaho; 11 grandchildren, Brandi Lee Knutson, R.). Hansel, Kyle Hansel, Awstin Richards, Siara Richards, Tommy Corbett Jr., Madelyn Corbett, SummerAnne Dora Corbett, Emily Corbett, Johnny Corbett and Nathan Corbett; great-grandchild, William James Pierce; and several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins, including Julia Higley. She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Leon Clark Higley; and sister, Bula Higley. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 8, 2010 BODIE GENE MOODY Funeral services for Bodie Gene Moody were conducted Friday, July 30, 2010, at the Green River LDS Stake Center, Green River. Interment took place in the Riverview Cemetery, Green River. Mr. Moody, 28, of Rock Springs died Saturday, July 17, 2010, while hiking in Sublette County. He was born Aug. 5, 1981, in Craig, Colo., the son of Gene Moody and Paula Marie Gilmore. He attended schools in Mountain View and Green River, graduating from Green River High School with the class of 2000. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His interests included spending time with his nieces and nephews; movies, video games; writing music and reading poetry; speech and debate in high school, where he won regional awards; bowling; sports; fishing; humor; and spending time with family and friends. Survivors include his father, Gene Moody of Fruita, Colo.; mother, Paula Gilmore of Green River; brother, Casey Moody of Williamsport, Pa., sisters, Anna Moody, Mya Boren and her husband Justin all of Rock Springs, and Brook Moody of Green River; grandmothers, Peggy Jean Moody of Thermopolis and Geneva Gilmore of Worland; nieces and nephews, Vincent, Zavi, kell, Aria, Colton and Stetson; five aunts; three uncles and numerous cousins. He was preceded in death by grandfathers, Leveston Moody and Ivan "Bud” Gilmore; daughter, Ariana Peyton Moody; and cousins, Jenny Lohmiller, Nathan Wille, Chaz Ready and Benjamin Gilmore. --- Green River Star, Aug 11, 2010 Scott Powers Scott Powers, 44, of Rock Springs passed away Aug. 4, 2010. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Butte, Mont., Powers passed away from injuries sustained in a car accident. He was born Nov. 4, 1965 in Butte, Mont., the son of Charlie Wesley and Margaret Jane Hall Powers. Powers attended school in Butte, Mont., and Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School with the class of 1982. He worked as a laborer for various oil field companies. Powers interests included fishing, going out walking with his metal detector and spending time with family and friends. Survivors include his mother Margaret Newman and step-father Charles Newman of Rock Springs; one son Josh Powers of Pinedale; two brothers Wade Powers and wife Beverly, and Charlie Newman, all of Rock Springs; one sister Kimberly Powers and longtime companion Lee Gonzales of Denver; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father Charlie Wesley Powers. Following cremation, services were conducted. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 15, 2010 DOROTHY ANN CROSS PIEDMONT, S.D.-–A memorial service for Dorothy Ann Cross was conducted Wednesday, Aug. 4, 2010, at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, Rock Springs. Mrs. Cross, 88, died Tuesday, July 27, 2010, in Piedmont, S.D. She was born Feb, 24, 1922, in Cumberland, to Nicklaus and Anna Zukowski. She grew up in Superior, a coal mining company town, where she graduated from high school in 1940. She received her RN degree in Rock Springs in 1944. She married Franklin Cross on Aug. 22, 1945. Their daughter Nikki was born in 1946, their son Frank James was born in 1950 and son Robert was born in 1955. They moved to Salt Lake City in 1950, where they lived until her husband retired from Kennecot Copper in 1978. She worked as a homemaker and part-time nurse. After retiring, they moved to Salmon, Idaho, Rock Springs, Lander, Lyman and Chico, Calif., where they lived with their son Robert. She also lived with her other children. She was a member of the Catholic Church and Elks Auxiliary. Her interests included gardening, fishing, playing cards and her family, She is survived by three children and their spouses; sister, Virginia Fabian; brother, Nicklaus Zukowski; 11 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 15, 2010 ABELARDO “BELL” MARTINEZ A memorial service for Abelardo "Bell" Martinez was conducted Friday, Aug. 6, 2010, at the Immaculate Catholic Church, Green River. Cremation has taken place. Mr. Martinez, 73, of Green River, died Sunday, Aug, 1, 2010, at St. Mark's Hospital following surgery complications. He was born Oct. 21, 1936, in Arroyo Seco, N.M., to Jose and Seniada Martinez. As a boy, he moved with his family to Green River, where he lived until 1964. He moved to Glendale, Calif., and worked at Interpace Ceramics until the plant closed. He then worked at Occidental College until he retired. He returned to Green River in 2003 to be with family. Survivors include a son, Donald Muniz and wife Rene of Rock Springs; daughter, Janet Muniz of Rock Springs; sister, Bessie Rodriguez of Ogden, Utah; brothers, Reno and wife Rose of Loveland, Colo., Floyd and wife Beryl of Green River, Mickey and wife Donna of Holladay, Utah, and Ernie of Riverdale, Utah; sister-in-law, Emma Martinez of Green River; four grandchildren; and many nephews, nieces, great-nephews and great-nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Willie; stepson, Shannon; and niece, Stella. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 15, 2010 HUGH ANDREW SILER Funeral services for Hugh Andrew Siler were conducted Saturday, Aug. 7, 2010, at the Manila Ward Chapel in Manila. Interment followed in the Manila Cemetery. Mr. Siler, 71, of Green River, died Tuesday, Aug. 3, 2010, at his daughter's home in Layton, Utah. A longtime Green River resident and former resident of Manila, Utah, he died following a lingering illness. He was born July 16, 1939, in Manila, the son of Findlay F. "Flip" and Genevieve E. (Ruble) Siler. He attended school in Manila. At the age of 17, he enlisted in the National Guard and later was drafted into the Army. In 1959, he married Dianne Peterson. They had four children. They later divorced. He then met his longtime companion June Shilcox. Following his military service, he was a heavy equipment operator and member of the International Union of Operating Engineers. He was a member of the Latter-day Saints Church. His interests included hunting, fishing, gardening, karaoke, spending time with his family and spending time in his woodworking shop making children's furniture, which he gave to his family. He is survived by his friend and companion, June Shilcox and family; four children, Paul A. and wife Debbie Siler, Robert L. Siler, Kenneth R, Siler, Lora Jean and husband Larry Leonard; two brothers, Jerry and wife Mary Siler and Clyde L. Siler; sister, Lorena L. (Siler) Dow; 10 grandchildren, Ronald A. Siler, Sereniti D. Siler, Daniel R. and wife Shasta Siler, Leslie L., and wife Torie Siler, Britny M. and husband J.R. Ames, Latisha A. Olson, Diana K. Siler, Jeremy D. Leonard, Andrew “Jared” Leonard and Jacob T. Leonard; four great-grandchildren, Jace A. Siler, Landon A. Siler, Kazzan L. Siler and Preston R. Ames; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Theron D. Siler; and his paternal and maternal grandparents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 15, 2010 DOUGALD “LADDIE” TREMELLING Funeral services for Dougald "Laddie" Tremelling were conducted Monday, Aug. 9, 2010, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, Rock Springs. Interment followed in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Mr. Tremelling, 91, of 1446 Sublette, Rock Springs, died Friday, July 30, 2010 at Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs. A longtime Rock Springs resident and former resident of Superior, he died following a lengthy illness. He was born June 26, 1919, in Cumberland, the son of Thomas Hensen and Mary McWilliams Tremelling. He attended schools in Superior and graduated from Superior High School with the class of 1939. He married Arlene Harris on May 30, 1941, in Manila, Utah. Mr. Tremelling worked as an engineer technician for the Wyoming Department of Transportation for 35 years until his retirement in 1984. His interests included woodworking, camping, fishing and spending time with his family. Survivors include his wife, Arlene Tremelling of Rock Springs; three sons, Ladd Tremelling and wife Charlene of Belmont, Calif., William "Bill” Tremelling and wife Diana, of San Jose, Calif., and Gerald "Shorty" Tremelling and wife Valerie of Rock Springs; two daughters, Marlene Shauers of Casper and husband Michael of Rock Springs and Roberta "Robbie" Downs and husband Everett of Mullberry, Fla.; two brothers, Gerald Tremelling and wife Vienna of Rock Springs and Roy Tremelling and wife Doris of Santa Maria, Calif.; four sisters, Arlie Jelouchan, Lois Hamilton of Phoenix, Elizabeth McElderry and husband Bob of Little Rock, Ark., and Mary Lou Subic and husband Frank, all of Rock Springs; 12 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and three sisters, Clorean Beyda, Muriel Widdop and Anona Riley; and brothers-in-law, Frank Jelouchan and Jack Hamilton. Pallbearers included Derek Tremelling, Randy Shauers, Randy McConnell, Jonathon Garner, Kurt Garner and Dawson Tremelling. Honorary pallbearers included Greg Tremelling, Gary Tremelling, Jaydon Persinger and Mike Shauers. --- Green River Star, Aug 25, 2010 Barbara Lou Nerden Barbara Lou Nerden, 74, of Lake Havasu City, Ariz., passed away Aug. 15, 2010, at the Sunrise Hospital in Las Vegas. A resident of Lake Havasu City, Ariz., for the past nine years and former resident of Rock Springs, Nerden had been in ill health for the past several years. She was born July 19, 1936, in Hollywood, Calif., the daughter of the late Edwin Hatcher Smith and Mary McGuire Smith. Nerden attended schools in California. She married Gerald Brown in Santa Barbara, Calif., on Sept. 19, 1953, and they later divorced. She later married James A. Nerden Jr. on March 13, 196,4 and he preceded her in death Feb. 17, 1994. Her interests included knitting, crocheting, bowling, cooking, Bingo and gambling. She volunteered at the hospital in Lake Havasu City and at the senior citizens center in Rock Springs. Survivors include two sons Scott A. Brown and wife Patricia and Rick E. Brown and wife Lora, all of Rock Springs; one daughter Cynthia L. ‘Cyndi’ Sullivan and husband Daniel ‘Dan’ of Rock Springs; two sisters Linda Madrid and husband Paul of Las Vegas and Susan Peach of Running Springs, Calif.; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; six nieces; two nephews; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Robert Nerden and wife Dorothy of Grenada Hills, Calif., and Richard Dionne and Joyce of Pioneer, Calif. She was preceded in death by her parents and second husband. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park Section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. The family of Barbara Lou Nerden respectfully suggests that donations in her memory be made to Young at Heart Senior Citizens Center, 2400 Reagan, Rock Springs, WY 82901. --- Green River Star, Aug 25, 2010 Robert L. Watson Robert L. Watson, 69, of Rock Springs passed away Aug. 17, 2010, at Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Watson passed away following a lengthy illness. He was born July 28, 1941, in Hayti, Mo., the son of Louis William and Oler Lee Irvin Watson. Watson attended schools in Superior and graduated from Superior High School with the class of 1960. He worked as a handyman for many years doing odd jobs. His interests included mechanics and art work which included drawing pictures of animals, especially horses. He was a kind and thoughtful brother and loved to laugh and have fun. He was very involved at Sage View Care Center with the men’s social club and usually played UNO or Bingo every night. He was a member of the Residents Council there. Survivors included five brothers, Gary, Louis, Willie and Garron, all out of state, and Arron of Superior; one sister, Birdie, also out of state; several cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and five brothers, Larry, Roosevelt, Cornelle, Nora Lee and Gayle. Following cremation at Vase White Mountain Crematory, a graveside service and inurnment were conducted Tuesday at Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 29, 2010 GLENDA WARBY BORZEA A mass of Christian burial for Glenda Warby Borzea was celebrated Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2010, at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, Rock Springs. A vigil service with rosary was recited Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2010, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, Rock Springs. Interment followed in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers included Ryan Borzea, Sean Borzea, Michael Borzea, Jacob Borzea, David Borzea and John Hayes. Honorary pallbearers included Neal Borzea. Mrs. Borzea, 82, of 1306 Kimberly Ave., Rock Springs, died Friday, Aug. 13, 2010, at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center, where she had been a patient for the past three days. A longtime Rock Springs resident and former resident of Green River, she died following a brief illness. She was born Oct. 19, 1927, in Green River, the daughter of Glen Warby and Mabel Katzenmeyer Warby. She attended schools in Green River and was a 1946 graduate of Lincoln High School. She married John C. Borzea on Jan. 25, 1947, in Rock Springs. She was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic community. Her interests included playing piano, horseback riding, camping, hunting, reading and being an artist. She was the past president of the Sweetwater County Art Guild. Survivors include her husband, John C. Borzea of Rock Springs; two sons, John C. Borzea Jr. and wife Diane of Green River and James M. Borzea and wife Lydia, all of Rock Springs; daughter, Kathy Jo Hayes and husband Eric of Edmond, Okla.; two brothers, Jerry Warby and wife Margaret of Green River and Keith Warby and wife Evelyn of Ogden, Utah; sister, Darlene Shepard of Green River; grandchildren, Ryan, Sean and Neal Borzea, Michael, Jacob and David Borzea, Mandy Sewell, Megan, Sheryl and John Hayes and Crystal Jones; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; and two sisters, Patsy Warby Wood and Karen Warby. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 29, 2010 SAGE WILFRED MOCASSINE GLADUE A Native American traditional wake for Sage Wilfred Moccasin Gladue was conducted Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2010 and Thursday, August 19, 2010. Graveside services and interment followed Thursday at the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Gladue, 4-month-old son of Jasmine Gladue, died Saturday, Aug. 14, 2010, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. Survivors include his mother, Jasmine Gladue of Rock Springs; maternal grandparents, Wilfred and Mary Ann Gladue of Green River; aunts and uncles, including Retta Reese of Green River, Chastity Lewis and Jamie Lewis of Reliance, Lucas Gladue of Green River, Sunoon and Steve of Portland, Ore., Colton and Ashley of Green River, Jay Gladue of Helena, Mont., Vince Gladue of Missoula, Mont., and Leah and Liana Gladue of Canada; several cousins; and great-grandmothers, Marie Child of Canada and Virginia Gladue of Great Falls, Mont. He was preceded in death by his great-grandfather Alan Gladue; great-grandmother, Minerva Gonzales; and great-uncles Gary Trotchie, Richard Moccasin and Tom Takakenew. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 29, 2010 AMOS JACKSON Funeral services for Amos Jackson were conducted Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2010, at the New Hope Baptist Church, Rock Springs. Interment followed in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, north Rock Springs. Mr. Jackson, 85, of Rock Springs, died Monday, Aug. 9, 2010, at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City after a lengthy illness. He was born July 20, 1925, in Dumas, Ark., the son of Jessie and Rebecca Dillon Jackson. He married Kathryne Louise Sweets on Nov. 3, 1947, in Green River. He worked in the mines at No. 8 and Winton for 18 years. He also worked for John Bunning Transfer Co. as a truck driver for 33 years until his retirement in 1989. He was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church, where he held the position as deacon. His interests included fishing, hunting and spending time with his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survivors include his wife, Kathryne Jackson of Rock Springs; son, Ronald L. Jackson and wife Pam of Rock Springs; daughters, Edith Jackson-Norris and Carolyn K. Jackson, both of Denver; grandchildren, Pamela Manuel and Brad Elliott, both of Denver, Cory L. Jackson and wife Jennifer of Lake Elsinore, Calif., Ty Jackson and Maggie of Henderson, Nev., and Brandon K. Jackson of Marietta, Ga.; nine great-grandchildren; two nieces; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jessie and Rebecca Jackson; four brothers; one sister; one daughter, Rebecca Marie Jackson; two sons, Gary Eugene and Amos Jr. Jackson; and one grandson, Justin Jackson. --- Green River Star, Sep 1, 2010 Ronald R. Riddle Ronald R. Riddle, 63, of Rock Springs, passed away yesterday following a lengthy illness. He was born in Cheyenne on July 5, 1947, the son of Kenneth R. and Ruby E. Nace Riddle. He attended schools in Cheyenne, and graduated from East High School with the class of 1965 and attended the University of Wyoming for one year. He served in the United States Air Force National Guard. He married Becky S. Drenon in Rock Springs on Feb. 9, 1974. He worked in purchasing for General Chemical for 36 and a half years until his retirement April 1, 2010. He was a member of the Eagles Aerie 151 and an Eagle Boy Scout. His interests included bowling, traveling, reading, watching sports, music, dancing and spending time with family and friends. Survivors include his wife Becky S. Riddle of Rock Springs; mother Ruby Riddle of Benson, Ariz.; one son and daughter-in-law, Chris and Margie Riddle of Buffalo; three daughters and sons-in-law, Lorie and Kevin Cantrell of Rawlins, Leslie and Bill Whittaker of Rock Springs, and Kim and Jason Peters of Thornton, Colo.; one sister Loretta Schlup and special friend Corkey Fincher of Benson, Ariz.; mother-in-law Mary Ellen Morris of Rock Springs; nine grandchildren, several aunts, cousins, nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his father Kenneth Riddle, his father-in-law, Richard “Dick” Morris, aunts, uncles, cousins and one nephew. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Pastor Sione Tukutau will conduct the services. Interment will be in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call at the Vase Funeral Chapel on Friday from 4 until 8 p.m. and again on Saturday at the chapel one hour prior to services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 5, 2010 DUANE HAROLD WILLIAMS Duane Harold Williams, 43, of Green River, died Thursday, Aug, 26, 2010, A lifelong resident of Green River, he died suddenly. He was born Oct. 18, 1966, in Rock Springs, the son of Hassel Ray and Kathryn Irene Harris Williams. He attended schools in Green River and graduated from Green River High School with the class of 1985. He served in the U.S. Army. His interests included working on cars. Survivors include his father, Hassel Ray Williams of Rock Springs; son, Joshua Duane Greenwood of Pocatello, Idaho; two daughters, Jessica Lynn Greenwood of Pocatello and Ashley Jean Greenwood of Gresham, Ore; brother, Steven Ray Williams of Green River; two sisters, Peggy S, Santillanes of Rock Springs and JoAnn Evertsen of Spring Creek, Nev.; one grandson; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his mother. Cremation has taken place. At his request, there will be no services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 12, 2010 LOLA GRACE BLIGH EVANSTON - Visitation for Lola G. Bligh was conducted Friday, Sept. 3, 2010, at the Manila Latter-day Saints Church in Manila, Utah. Graveside services followed at the Manila Cemetery. Mrs. Bligh, 83, died Sunday, Aug. 29, 2010, at the Rocky Mountain Care Center in Evanston. She was born Feb. 25, 1927, in Rock Springs, the daughter of Orlin Frances and Opal May (Bingham) Fackrell. She went to school in Bridger Valley and worked in the hayfields with her brothers. She married David Bligh on Jan. 24, 1955, in Evanston. He preceded her in death on May 5, 1990, in Manila. She worked hard as a cook in restaurants and cleaned motels. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Her interests included taking care of her family, spending time with her friends, brothers and sisters, jigsaw puzzles, reading, crossword puzzles, baking pies and cake decorating. She is survived by a sister, Neta Bateman; brother, Donald Fackrell; and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, David R. Bligh; baby son; parents, Orlin Frances and Opal Bingham Fackrell; brothers, Carl, Royal and Frances; and sister, Leah. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 12, 2010 DONALD MERLIN SCHOFIELD MCKINNON -- Funeral services for Donald Merlin Schofield were conducted Thursday, Sept. 2, 2010, at the McKinnon LDS Chapel. Bishop Mike Potter officiated. Interment followed in the McKinnon Cemetery. Mr. Schofield, 81, of McKinnon, died Friday, Aug. 27, 2010, at home surrounded by his family after a lengthy illness. He was born May 23, 1929, in Bountiful, Utah, to Merlin and Lena (Searle) Schofield. He married Annette Brady on May 13, 1954, in McKinnon. He worked for many years as a rancher and owned and operated Schofield Construction. He was a veteran and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War, where he was stationed in Alaska. He was a member of the American Quarter Horse Association and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His interests included horses, family and friends. He is survived by his wife, Annette Schofield; children; Fayette Wilde and husband Kelly, Deborah Bergmeier and husband Charlie, Dawn Marie Slagowski and husband Bob, Charlotte Maxim, Brad Schofield and wife Carol, Clint Schofield, Mari Ann Saldana and husband Hector, Amy Kitchel and husband Troy and Spencer Schofield; two brothers; Wendell Schofield and wife Agnes and Les Schofield and wife Cindy; three sisters, Joyce Mienela, Florence Christensen and husband Dick and Dixie Moser; 29 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; and grandson, Cody E. Anderson. --- Fox Funeral Home Kathy Bourrette Kathy Lee Bourrette, 48, of Rock Springs died Sunday, September 19, 2010 at her home after a short illness. She was born December 28, 1961 in Murray, Utah the daughter of Phillip M. Fisher and Rosemary Parrington Fisher. She attended schools in Murray and graduated from Murray High School with the class of 1980. She married Gary R. Bourrette on March 18, 1989 in Sandy, Utah. She had been employed as an administrative assistant for Chevron Chemical Co. until 1991. She then became a full-time homemaker. She was a member of the Good Shepherd Lutheran Church in Murray. Her interests were cross stitch, decorating, tole painting, wood crafts, gardening, growing flower beds, camping, boating, fishing, cooking and canning her garden produce, attending her children's school events, and watching her boys participate in rodeo events. Survivors include her husband Gary Bourrette of Rock Springs; sons, Cody M. and Tyler D. Bourrette both of Rock Springs; mother, Rosemary Fisher of Murray, Utah; sisters, Gail Swank of Clearfield, Utah, and Irene Kramer and husband Craig of Kearns, Utah; aunt, Dorothy Fors of Mt. Pleasant, Utah; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her first born, Jason Phillip Holt, her father, Phillip Fisher, grandparents, including grandmother Louise Driggers, father-in-law H. Ernie Bourrette, and uncle Robert Parrington. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, September 25, 2010 at Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Friday, September 24, 2010 and one hour prior to the services at the funeral home. Interment will take place in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery, Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 19, 2010 CAYDEN CHAD EATON UNIONTOWN, Pa.--Funeral services for Cayden Chad Eaton were conducted Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010, at the Fox Funeral Home, Rock Springs. Graveside service and interment followed in the Eden Valley Cemetery in Farson. Cayden Eaton, infant son of Cody Eaton and Jessica Curtis, died Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2010, in Uniontown, Pa. He was born May 24, 2010, in Uniontown. In his first eight days, he flew to Colorado with family, went to New Mexico to the Eaton family reunion, headed to Wyoming and then took a pickup ride back to Pennsylvania. His interests included helping his daddy roll dice in a game of 10,000, teasing people with his tongue playing game, listening to music and watching his big sister dance. Survivors include his parents of Uniontown; sister, Aaliyah Curtis; grandparents, Julie and Bennie Eaton and William and Stephanie Domiquez; uncles, Tyler and Jeremy; and aunt, Cassandra. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 19, 2010 DALE JOSEPH “PEGGY” MORRIS Funeral services for Dale Joseph "Peggy" Morris were conducted Thursday, Sept. 9, 2010, at the St. John's Episcopal Church, Green River. Interment followed in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Mr. Morris, 94, of Green River, died Sunday, Sept. 5, 2010, at the Sublette Center in Pinedale. A longtime Green River resident, he died following a brief illness. He was born Jan. 7, 1916, in Webb City, Mo., the son of Sol and Nina Kitts Morris. He attended school in Green River and graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1936. He married Ethel Hill on June 7, 1936, in Utah. She preceded him in death in 2004. Mr. Morris worked for the Union Pacific Railroad for 38 years and retired in 1975 as a yard master. He was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church and Vestry, Masonic Lodge, Shriners, Order of the Eastern Star, B,P,O, Elks, Lions Club, Union Pacific Old Timers and Sweetwater County Historical Society. He was a member of the Sweetwater County School District No. 2 School Board for 10 years. His interests included traveling with his wife to Pinedale and spending time with family. Survivors include two daughters, Marilynn Casteel and husband Robert of Fort Worth, Texas, and Karen McDaniel and husband Richard of Pinedale; half sister, Leota Jaggers and husband Ken of Bartlesville, Okla.; brother-in-law, Glenn Hill and wife Arlene of Green River; three grandsons; three great-grandsons; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Ethel; daughter, Barbara Jean; and five half brothers. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 19, 2010 JAMES M. STEWART A memorial service for James M. Stewart was conducted Friday, Sept. 10, 2010, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, Rock Springs. Pastor Dick Kalber conducted the services. Cremation has taken place. Mr. Stewart, 84, of Rock Springs, died Sunday, Sept. 5, 2010, at his home on Sunday, Sept. 5, 2010. A longtime Rock Springs resident and former resident of Dix, Colo., he died following a lengthy illness. He was born April 12, 1926, in Dix, the son of Duncan and Christine McIntosh Stewart. He attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School with the class of 1947. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was drafted out of high school in 1944. After serving in the South Pacific as a gunner, he returned to school and graduated with his class. Mr. Stewart married Charlette Talentino on July 6, 1940, in Trinidad, Colo. He was a member of the Eagles Fraternal Order No. 151 for 62 years. Mr. Stewart worked as a route salesman for Vangas/Surburban Propane for 40 years until his retirement in 1989. His interests included crossword puzzles, walking, football, the Denver Broncos and spending time with his family. Survivors include his wife, Charlette Stewart of Rock Springs; three daughters, Jimmye Sue Lee and husband Bill, Tina Shalata and husband Steve and Charlene Larsen and husband Craig, all of Rock Springs; two sisters, Janet McKeown and Christine Butero, both of Trinidad; four grandchildren, Stephanie Shalata Dupree and husband Reed, Sarah Shalata Martinez and husband Zach, Jamie Lee and Matthew Stewart Lee, all of Rock Springs, Wyoming; one great-grandchild, Ashtin White Lee of Salt Lake City; and several cousins, nephews and nieces. He was preceded in depth by his parents; two brothers, Duncan Stewart and Gene Cobb; and three sisters, Jean Ferguson, Sadie Kruljac and Nan (Agnes) Simons. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 26, 2010 JUSTIN WADE KEITH SALT LAKE CITY--Funeral services for Justin Wade Keith were conducted Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010, at the Island Pavilion, Green River. Interment followed in the Riverview Cemetery. Mr. Keith, 24, of Salt Lake City, died Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2010, at his home, A Salt Lake City resident for the past month and longtime Green River resident, he died suddenly. He was born Aug. 21, 1986, in Rock Springs, the son of Eric Keith and Cynthia McCullers. He attended schools in Green River and was a 2004 graduate of Expedition Academy. His interests included all types of music, mountain biking, snow boarding, snow machining, the water and being an outdoorsman. Survivors include his parents, Eric and Cynthia of Green River; two brothers, Joseph Christopher McCullers and Russell Tyler McCullers of Portland, Ore.; paternal grandmother, Ronda Lea Burnham of St. Petersburg, Fla.; paternal grandfather, Gary Charles Keith of Evanston; maternal grandmother, Martha Anne McCullers of Jacksonville, Fla., and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, great-aunts and great-uncles. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Joseph C. McCullers; paternal great-grandparents, Howard and Lucille Trumble and Bert C. and Evelyn M. Keith; and maternal great-grandparents, Elbert and Willie Mae McDougal and Olen and Ruth McCullers. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 26, 2010 JOE PACOMIO VIGIL A rosary service for Joe Pacomio Vigil was conducted Thursday, Sept. 16, 2010, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Green River. Funeral services were conducted Friday, Sept. 17, 2010, at the church. Cremation has taken place. Mr. Vigil, 73, of 759 Daniel Boone, Green River, died Thursday, Sept. 9, 2010, in Pilar, N.M. He was born Nov. 5, 1936, in Arroya Hondo, N.M. He was the owner and operator of Rita's Mexican Food in Green River for many years. He was a veteran and served in the U.S. Army, where he was stationed in Korea. He was a member of the Eagles and Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. His interests included fishing, hunting, camping, gambling, golfing and spending time with his family, friends and his dog. Mr. Vigil is survived by his wife, Rita Vigil; children, Alex Vigil, Peggy Medina and husband Alan, Brenda Rael and husband Lewis and Corene Wiley and husband Vance; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; brothers and sisters, Dolores Vigil and wife Veronica, Jenny Jaramillo and husband Pablo, Maxie Vigil, Steve Vigil and Ben Vigil and wife Maria; sisters-in-law, Maria Vigil and Mary Vigil, all of New Mexico, and Jill Cordova of Green River; brothers-in-law, Bob Cordova and wife Susanna of Green River and Jose D. Cordova of Green River; and many other relatives. He was preceded in death by parents, Jose Dolores and Guadalupe Vigil; brothers, Filadelphio, Norbert and Alex Vigil; stepmother, Macedonia Vigil; and in-laws, Damian and Corina Cordova. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 26, 2010 GARY DEAN ZAJIC Funeral services for Gary Zajic were conducted on Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2010, at the LifePoint Church in Vancouver, Wash. Interment followed in the Willamette National Cemetery in Portland, Ore. Local services were conducted Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010, at the Eagles building, Green River. Mr. Zajic, 50, died Wednesday, Sept. 8, 2010. He was a longtime resident of Washington and a Green River resident for 17 years. He was born Jan. 6, 1954, in Oak Harbor, Wash. He graduated from Stevenson High School. He served in the U.S. Army from Jan. 17, 1981, to Dec. 3, 1990. He earned his bachelor's degree in business administration from Washington State University. He also worked as a police dispatcher and postal worker. His interests included friends and family, camping, watching his kids play sports and coaching. He is survived by his wife, Michelle Zajíc; four children, Ashley, Steven, Sarah and Willie; father, Bernie and wife Sandra; tyo sisters, Patty Beall and husband Fred and Debi Sadberry and husband Doug; three grandchildren, Gavin, Paige and Emma; and his dog, Charlie. --- Green River Star, Sep 29, 2010 Jack Penoff Jack Penoff, 78, of Rock Springs passed away Sept. 25, 2010, at Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Penoff had been in ill health since Aug. 1. He was born Jan. 27, 1932, in Rock Springs, the son of the late Eli Penoff and Emma Covert Penoff. Penoff attended schools in Rock Springs and was a 1950 graduate of Rock Springs High School. He also attended Refrigeration Trade School. He married the former Theresa Scala in Rock Springs on April 21, 1957, and she preceded him in death March 4, 2008. Penoff was a United States Air Force veteran of the Korean War. He was employed by the City of Rock Springs as a firefighter and retired after 20 years of service. He owned and operated City Fire and Safety for many years. Penoff was a member of First Assembly of God and the Fraternal Order of the Eagles. Survivors include three sons Michael Penoff of Vacaville, Calif., David Penoff and wife Leslie, and Ronald Penoff, all of Rock Springs; one daughter Lynne Franklin and husband Mark of Katy, Texas; one brother Jim Penoff of Rock Springs; his brother-in-law Martin Scala; four grandchildren Alyssa Franklin, Andrew Franklin, Cara Franklin, Christopher Penoff; one nephew. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; uncle Delbert Covert and sister-in-law Vickie Penoff. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday at the First Assembly of God, 2191 Century Blvd, Rock Springs. Interment will be in Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call today from 4-8 p.m. at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk Street, Rock Springs and on Thursday one hour prior to services. Out of respect to the family of Jack Penoff donations in his memory be made to Hospice of Sweetwater County, 809 Thompson Street, Suite D, Rock Springs, WY 82901 or First Assembly of God, 2191 Century Blvd., Rock Springs, WY 82901. --- Green River Star, Sep 29, 2011 Mamie “Mame” McCurtain Mamie ‘Mame’ McCurtain, 85, of Rock Springs passed away Sept. 26, 2010, at her home. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, McCurtain died following a brief illness. She was born Dec. 29, 1924, in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late George Blakely and Maude Ora Philbrick Blakeley. McCurtain attended schools in Rock Springs and was a Rock Springs High School graduate with the class of 1943. She married Bill McCurtain in Rock Springs on Dec. 7, 1947. McCurtain was a member of PEO Chapter L & BC, Rock Springs Women’s Club, Daughters of the Nile, Red Hats, and she was a former Girl Scout Leader. Her interests included spending time with her family and friends. She loved to camp, garden, dance, play pinochle and was a dog lover. Survivors include her husband Bill McCurtain of Rock Springs; two sons Jim McCurtain and wife Deyda and Scott McCurtain and wife Karla, all of Rock Springs; two daughters Susie McCurtain Cheese and husband John and Lori McCurtain Grube and husband Paul, all of Rock Springs; grandchildren Jasey and Matt McBurnett, Matt and Emma McCurtain, Alex McCurtain, Shane McCurtain, Jeff McCurtain, Greg and Misty McCurtain-Zeri, Justin Grube, Sean Grube and Daulton Grube, Edgar Junior Arana; great-grandchildren Carter McBurnett, Kellen McBurnett, Amari Bertagnolli, Alexis Bybee, Sunny Zeri, Divinity Zeri, Alexander Zeri; extended family Casey Ebert, Edgar and Sandra Arana, Dale and Retha Blakely and Gerry and Bonnie Janicki. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at the First Baptist Church, Corner of C and Pine Streets, Rock Springs. Friends may call at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk Street, Rock Springs on Thursday from 5-7 p.m. and again at the church on Friday one hour prior to services. The family of Mamie ‘Mame’ McCurtain respectfully suggests that donations in her memory be made to MS Society, 525 Randall Ave., Cheyenne, WY 82001. --- Uinta County Herald, Sep 30, 2010 HARVEY MAC ESTES Harvey Mac Estes, 86, of Mountain View, Wyoming passed away on Sept. 25. A longtime resident of Mountain View and former resident of Vernal, Utah, Estes passed away following a lengthy illness. He was born on May 19, 1924 in Kane, Ill., the son of the late James Harvey and Rachel Mac Rogers Estes. Estes attended schools in Kane. He married Dorothy Lorrain Peters in St. Charles, Mo. on Jan. 24, 1942 and she preceded him in death in Mountain View on June 11, 1999. Estes served in the United States Army during World War II. He worked as a miner and mechanic for General Chemical for 14 years until his retirement in 1986. Estes was a member of the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars and Disabled Veterans of America. His interests included hunting, fishing, arrowhead hunting and gold mining. He enjoyed spending time with his family and visiting, telling his life stories to whoever would listen. He loved God, family, friends and life. Survivors include two sons, John Estes and wife Jeannie of Lyman; and Forrest Estes and wife Sherry of Pennsylvania; four daughters, Diana Powell of Jensen, Utah; Pam Grigg and husband Gary of Lander; Katrina Lane and husband Willie of Page, Ariz.; and Mary Gregory and husband Wade of Fort Bridger; 24 grandchildren and 82 great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Dorothy Estes; one son, Clarence D. Estes; two daughters, Cinthia Estes and Janet Estes Ledford; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and one sister. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 2 at the Fort Bridger American Legion Hall in Fort Bridger. Pastor Joe Reynolds of the Heart of the Valley Baptist Church will conduct the service. Interment will be in the Fort Bridger Cemetery. Friends may call at the American Legion Hall one hour prior to services on Saturday. The family of Harvey M. Estes respectfully suggests that donations in his memory be made to Uinta County Hospice, P.O. Box 9, Lyman, Wyoming 82937. --- Uinta County Herald, Sep 30, 2010 MAURICE H. HENRY Maurice H. Henry, 92, of Robertson, passed away on Sept. 25 at his home. A lifelong resident of Robertson, Henry had been in ill health for the past month. He was born on Feb. 11, 1918 in Milburn, the son of the late William Maurice Henry and Bessie Mae Hayward Henry. Henry attended school in Mountain View and was a 1935 graduate of the Mountain View High School. He married the former Anna May Tripp in Evanston on March 16, 1942 and she preceded him in death on Nov. 29, 2001. He was a self-employed rancher in Robertson, and retired on June 1, 2006. Henry was a member of Wyoming Farm Bureau and Uinta County Predatory Animal Board. Survivors include one son, Garie Maurice Henry and wife Karen of Robertson; two daughters, Karen Wendt and husband Pat of Lander; and Carma Jean Henry of Robertson; two sisters, Eleanor Sims of Evanston; and Doris Brown of Gresham, Ore.; seven grandchildren, William Henry (Jenese), Jodi Baxendale (Neil), Dana Catlin (Steve), Matthew Henry (Karinda), Monica Chadaz (Brian), Jeff Wendt (Kate) and Adam Wendt (Elise); great-grandchildren Amber Henry, Cassie Henry, Shantell Henry, Hugh Henry, Annamarie Henry, William Henry, Lane Henry, Morgan Baxendale, McKay Baxendale, Mandi Baxendale, Dane Catlin, Shabir Crum, Ramiya Wendt, Kahlil Wendt, Kai Lawrence (Nikki), Savanah Lawrence, Cheyenne Lawrence and Henry Wendt. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, infant daughter, Becky Mae, and three sisters, Willa Craig, Elizabeth Martin and Myrtle Olsson. Cremation will take place and memorial services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Oct. 4 at St. Helen’s Catholic Church, 280 Carter Avenue, Fort Bridger, Wyoming. Father Jaime Bueno will officiate. --- Davis Funeral Home Patrica A. “Pat” Knezovich Memorial services for Patricia A. "Pat" Knezovich of Lander are at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 2, at the Faith Lutheran Church in Lander. The Rev. Tim Sersen and William Knezovich will officiate. Cremation has taken place. Mrs. Knezovich died at her home on Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010. She was 77. Patricia Ann Huggard was born in Fort Sheridan, Ill., on Dec. 7, 1932, the daughter of George Allan Huggard and Lillian (Watson) Huggard. Mrs. Knezovich was a housewife, having married William Donald Knezovich on April 17, 1956, in Superior, Wyo. The couple had made their home in Lander since 1963. Mrs. Knezovich was of the Christian faith and her family said she enjoyed sewing, crocheting, and crafts. Survivors include her husband, William Knezovich of Lander; sons, William D. Knezovich, Jr., George Allan Knezovich, Michael Robert Knezovich, and Wade Alan Knezovich; a daughter, Tammy Jean Knezovich; 11 grandchildren and one great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her mother and father. Memorials may be made to the Little Wind Hospice in care of the Davis Funeral Home, 2203 W. Main Street, Riverton, WY 82501. On-line obituaries are available and condolences for the family may be made at: theDavisFuneralHome.com Services are under the direction of the Davis Funeral Home of Riverton. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 3, 2010 JOAN BOSCHETTO Funeral services for Joan Boschetto were conducted Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010, at Fox Funeral Home, Rock Springs. Interment followed at the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, Rock Springs. Mrs. Boschetto, 79, of Rock Springs, died Sept. 20, 2010, at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center, Green River. She was born Sept. 20, 1931, in Rock Springs, the daughter of Frank R. Daniels and Clara E. Dyett Daniels. She attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School with the class of 1949. She attended the University of Wyoming, where she received a degree in education. She married Joe M. Pivik on Aug. 17, 1952, in Rock Springs. They later divorced. She married Alfred “Fritz’ R. Boschetto on April 9, 1983, in Jackson Hole. He preceded her in death on Sept. 13, 2004. She worked as a teacher from 1967-1978 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic School and for Sweetwater County School District No. 1 for 12 years until her retirement in May 1991. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was also a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma Sorority. Her interests included reading, crocheting, teaching and spending time with her grandchildren. Survivors include two daughters, Cindy K. Cheney and husband Tom on Conroe, Texas, and Pamela L. McGarvey and companion John Fantin of Rock Springs; grandchildren, Amber and Wayne Harmon, Matt and Ashley Cheney, Audrey and Jimmy Wilkins, Megan McGarvey, Danny Hunt, Maren McGarvey, Michael McGarvey and Jessica Weidler; great-grandchildren, Spencer, Royal and Mitchell Harmon, Kaitlin and Kyle Cheney, Landon and Emma Wilkins and Adison, Jaden and Jemma McGarvey; and several aunts and uncles. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; and grandparents, David and Jane Sellers Daniels and Joseph and Catherine Bain Smith Dyett. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 3, 2010 FORD T. BUSSART Services for Ford T. Bussart were conducted Friday, Sept. 24, 2010, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Green River. Military honors and interment followed at the Riverview Cemetery. Pallbearers included Bobby Brown, Tommy Hermansen, Dick Honaker, Barry Toone, Doug Vanderpool and Tony Vehar. Honorary pallbearers included Sue Jackson, Jim Phillips, Marv Tyler and Galen West. Mr. Bussart died Wednesday, Sept. 15, 2010, at his home near Green River. At the time of his death, he was counsel for Sweetwater County, the city of Rock Springs and the City of Green River in opposition to the trans-basin diversion of Green River water to Colorado. He was a member of the bar of the U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Tax Court, U.S. Court of Military Appeals, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit and the state and federal courts of Wyoming. As a lawyer, Mr. Bussart was known for his leadership in public interest litigation. He was involved in an early court challenge of Wyoming’s system of public school finance in 1979. For nearly 20 years, from 1990 to 2008, Bussart successfully represented school districts in historic school finance cases. The Wyoming Supreme Court agreed with Bussart’s arguments, and the court’s decisions led to enhanced and more equitably distributed educational resource through the state. Mr. Bussart was also counsel for intervening plaintiffs who challenged the reapportionment of the Wyoming Legislature in 1991, resulting in the establishment of single-member legislative districts in Wyoming. Mr. Bussart served a six-year term on the University of Wyoming board of trustees and chaired the board from 1988-1990. Mr. Bussart was elected as a Democratic member of the Wyoming House of Representatives in 1976. He also served as a state senator from 1978 to 1982. He served on the Executive Legislative Commission on the Reorganization of State Government in 1978 and on the Select Committee on Equalization of Wyoming School Finance in 1980. During 1977-78, when a statewide grand jury was convened and a “60 Minutes” program was aired about southwestern Wyoming, Bussart took stands against government corruption in favor of political reforms. He was interviewed by Dan Rather and appeared on “60 Minutes.” In 1986, Bussart was prominently mentioned as a potential candidate for governor. Last year, he was one of three lawyers named by Gov. Dave Freudenthal for a possible presidential appointment to the federal bench. Mr. Bussart was a U.S. Navy veteran, having served as lieutenant commander in the Judge Advocate General’s corps and as a military tribunal judge. He is survived by his wife, Pati of Green River; daughter, Megan Lassen and husband Jason; and grandson, Che’ of Portland, Ore.; brother, Gary Bussart of Green River; uncle and aunt, Dorland and pat Toone; and cousins, Barry and Robin Toone, both of Green River. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ford J. and Eleanor (Nous) Bussart. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 3, 2010 CARLOS RAY EVERMAN Carlos Ray Everman, 64, of Reliance, died Monday, Sept. 27, 2010, at his home. A longtime Reliance resident and former resident of Rawlins, he died following a lengthy illness. He was born May 7, 1946, in Reeseville, Ohio, the son of Charles Marion and Elaine Ann Pope Everman. He attended schools in Wilmington, Ohio, and graduated with the class of 1964. He married Susan J. Frazier on Dec. 22, 1971 in California. Mr. Everman served in the U.S. Air Force during the Vietnam War. He worked as a truck driver for Mayflower Company and a truck stop manager for Burns Brothers for more than 20 years. His interests included fishing and spending time with his grandchildren. Survivors include his wife, Susan Everman of Reliance; mother, Elaine Ann Weller of Ohio; two daughters, Amber Everman of Reliance and Heather Schmid of Rock Springs; brother, Charles Everman of Ohio; and three grandchildren, Joslyn, Susan and Jonathan Schmidt. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Everman; and sister, Wanda. Following cremation, there were no services held at his request. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 3, 2010 BEVERLY JEAN RULIFFSON JENSEN Funeral services for Beverly Jean Ruliffson Jensen were conducted Saturday, Sept. 25, 2010, at the Green River LDS Stake Center, Green River. Interment followed in the Riverview Cemetery, Green River. Mrs. Jensen, 56, of Green River, died Saturday, Sept. 18, 2010, after a brief battle with melanoma cancer. She was born Oct. 16, 1932, in Glendale, Calif., the daughter of Donald Wilson Ruliffson and Carolyn S. Ruliffson. She attended schools in Burbank, Calif., and graduated from Burbank High School with the class of 1971. She married Paul Howard Jensen on Feb. 2, 1974 in Burbank. She lived in San Diego while her husband served in the U.S. Navy. Their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake Latter-day Saints Temple on Aug. 14, 1976. After her husband was discharged from the military, they moved to Utah. They made their home in Green River in 1986. They later divorced. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, where she served in the Relief Society and held various other positions in the church. She also worked with the Boy Scouts of America. Her interests included gardening, walking and going to the temple. She is survived by her children, Paul Jensen Jr., Nathan Jensen, Christine Smith, Brian Jensen; and five grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her first daughter, Ane Jensen. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 3, 2010 WILLIAM P. KINDZIERSKI A mass of Christian burial for William P. Kindzierski, 79, was celebrated Monday, September 27, 2010, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Green River. A parish rosary was recited Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Interment followed in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Mr. Kindzierski, 79, of Green River, died Wednesday, Sept. 22, 2010. A longtime Green River resident, he died following a lengthy illness. He was born May 1, 1931, in Carteret, N.J., the son of John and Josephine Bogdanowicz Kindzierski. He attended schools in Perth Amboy, N.J., and graduated from Saint Mary’s with the class of 1949. He attended the New Jersey Institute of Engineering in Newark, N.J., where he received a degree in engineering. He married Jeanne Regal on June 12, 1955, in Perth Amboy. Mr. Kindzierski worked as a mechanical engineer for the FMC Corporation for 43 years until his retirement in 1993. He also worked for Lockheed in California; Welin Davit in Carteret, N.J.; and FMC Corporation in Carteret. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Green River, lifetime member of the Knights of Columbus and the American Association of Mechanical Engineering. Survivors include his wife, Jeanne Kindzierski of Green River; son, William J. Kindzierski of Green River; daughter, Joan Williams of Green River; three sisters-in-law, Joan Kobler of Green River, Margaret Kinzierski of Toms River, N.J., and Mary Lou Kindzierski of Old Bridge, N.J.; three grandchildren, Trent, Trudy and Tessa Williams; and several nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, John, Joseph and Peter Kinzierski; and stepfather, Stephen Skiba. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 3, 2010 BRENDA LARSON Brenda Larson, 61, of Rock Springs, died Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010, at her home after a lengthy illness. She had been a Rock Springs resident for the past 10 years. She was born Aug. 20, 1949, in Clarksburg, the daughter of John and Mary Panetta Banish. She spent her childhood in West Virginia and graduated from Glenville High School in Glenville, W.Va., with the class of 1966. She married Shawn Larson in Rock Springs. Her interests included being in nature, spending time with her family and Duke basketball. Survivors include her husband, Shawn Larson; mother, Mary Banish; children, Traci Deck, Arthur Wilson, Carolyn Wilson, Jason Wilson and Shawneen Larson; and nine grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, John Banish. Cremation has taken place. Private family services will be conducted at a later date. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 3, 2010 TONYA LEE MILOBAR SPRING CREEK, Nev.—A celebration of life for Tonya Lee Milobar was conducted Sunday, Sept. 19, 2010, at the family home. Ms. Milobar, 43, of Spring Creek, Nev., died Tuesday, Sept. 14, 2010, at her home. She was born May 15, 1967, in Reno, Nev. She received her education in the Reno and Sparks, Nev. area. She worked with Napa 1 Stop in Elko, Nev. She was a member of Alcoholics Anonymous. Her interests included her work, coworkers, scrapbooking with her friends and daughter Jericho and fishing with her family. She is survived by her sons, Jackson Wilson and Kennedy Cady of Spring Creek; daughter, Jericho Wilson of Spring Creek, Nevada; fiancé, Jay Cady; father, Ed Milobar of Reno; mother, Betty Milobar of Green River; brother, Kris and wife Becky Milobar of Surprise, Ariz.; sister, Addie and husband Eric Milobar-Richey of North Carolina; grandfather, John Polish of Ely, Nev.; aunts, including Lisa Maes of Green River; many uncles, cousins and friends; and dog, Memphis. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Jerry Polish and Nick and Kate Milobar. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 3, 2010 PENNY LYNN NICHOLS WHITE BATESVILLE, Ark.—Penny Lynn Nichols White, 58, of Batesville, Ark., died Thursday, Sept. 9, 2010, in Batesville. She was born Aug. 28, 1952, in Rock Springs, the daughter of Bill C. and Rachel Louise Smith Nichols. She worked at the White River Medical Center in housekeeping. Her interests included making cakes for family events and art, with some of her paintings were shown in the community. Survivors include a son, Adam Joseph Duran of Caldwell, Idaho; daughter, Linda Duran of Batesville; mother of Horseshoe Bend, Ark.; five brothers, Keith Nichols of Columbus, Miss., John Nichols and Dennis Nichols, both of Horseshoe Bend, Billy Nichols of Violet Hill, Ark., and Eddie Nichols of Oxford, Ark.; sister, Susan Nichols of Cave City, Ark.; nine grandchildren; a great-grandchild; and several uncles, aunts, nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her father; a son, Matt Duran; two brothers, David Allan Nichols and Gary Dale Nichols; and her grandparents, Claude and Elise Nichols and Jack and Gladys Smith. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 3, 2010 Jo-An Leonore Sheely Jo-An Leonore Sheely, 83, died. She was born April 29, 1927, in Dayton, Montgomery County, Ohio, to Chester Glenwood and Ruby Irene (Weaver) Nixon. She attended high school in four stats. She also attended Webster Business College in Los Angeles. She married James Clyde Sheely on April 27, 1943, in Hastings, Neb. He preceded her in death in 1997. She worked as a secretary for five years and became a homemaker after the birth of her first child. Her family lived in Wyoming for 37 years before moving to Olympia, Wash., in 1988. She was a member of the Wally Bram Caravan Club, Daughters of the American Revolution and Daughters of Union Veterans. Her interests included family, friends, church activities, genealogy, WBCCI activities, computer and reading God. She is survived by her son, James William Sheely of Rock Springs, Jeri Anne Simpson of Kent, Wash., and Janie Marie Neary of Kemmerer; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, James Clyde Sheely; and son, Jay Charles Sheely in 1968. --- Milton Waymond Marshall Milton Waymond Marshal, 81, of Rock Springs, died October 6, 2010, at his home after a lengthy illness. He was born February 13, 1929, in Elmo, Utah, the son of Ira Milton and Charlotte Mortinson Marshall. He attended schools in Huntington and attended Carbon High School in Helper, Utah. He married Julia Lambright in Delta, Utah on October 19, 1956. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on April 28, 1964. He was a veteran having served in the US Navy. He had been employed by Black Butte Coal until his retirement in 1992. He had previously worked for the railroad in Sparks, Nevada. He was a member of the Moose Lodge in Utah. He was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His interests included his family, gardening, mechanics, dutch-oven cooking, camping, hunting. He was involved with the Boy Scouts of America where he served as scout master in Reno, Nevada. Survivors include his wife Julia Marshall of Rock Springs; sons Larry Marshall and wife Sally, and Paul Marshall and wife Miranda, all of Wes Valley City, Utah, Jerry Marshall and wife Robin of Murray, Utah, Steven Marshall and wife Tina of Bloomfield, New Mexico, Shawn Marshall and wife Michelle of Green River; daughters Steffani Baughman and husband Albert, Suzette Williams and husband Ed, and Stacee Hanson and husband Chuck all of Rock Springs; brothers Deloy Marshall and wife Betty of Brownsville, Texas, and Ron Marshall of Ogden, Utah; sisters Arvonna Reynolds and husband Harold of Mesa, Arizona, Janice Garlick and husband Wendell of Centerville, Utah, and Carla Aguirre of Salt Lake City; 30 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and daughters Suzanne Marshall, and Cathy Newman. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, October 9, 2010 at the White Mountain LDS Chapel, 3315 White Mountain Blvd., Rock Springs. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Friday, October 8, 2010 at Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, and Saturday one hour prior to services at the church. Interment will take place at the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Fox Funeral Home, Oct 5, 2010 Ronald “Mac” McMillan Ronald "Mac" McMillan, 86 of Rock Springs died Monday, October 4, 2010 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County after a sudden illness. He was born September 11, 1924 in Rock Springs, the son of William and Jean McMillan. He attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High school with the class of 1942. He married Afton Baxter on September 11, 1947 in Rock Springs. She preceded him in death on February 28, 2005. He was a veteran having served in the US Army in the Philippines and Japan during World War II. He had been employed by Stauffer Chemical for 25 years until his retirement in 1987. His was a member of the Young - At Heart Senior Citizens Center, the Eagles and the American Legion in Rock Springs. His interest included woodworking, traveling, spending time in Pinedale, and visiting family and friends. He is survived by his son Dennis W. McMillan and companion Sharon Robinson of Rock Springs; numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Afton McMillan, parents, brothers, Robby, Tommy and Bill, and sisters Jane and Velma. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m Saturday, October 9, 2010 at Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs, where friends may call 6-8 p.m. Friday October 8, 2010 and one hour prior to the services on Saturday. Entombment will follow at the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. The family will be receiving friends at the home, 1023 Marchant, Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 10, 2010 DANNY GENE “DANO’ BIESHEUVEL A celebration of life for Danny Dene “Dano” Biesheuvel was conducted Monday, Oct. 4, 2010, at Crossroads park, west of Rock Springs. Cremation has taken place. Mr. Biesheuvel, 56, of Rock Springs, died Tuesday, Sept. 28, 2010. A longtime Rock Springs resident and former resident of Melston, Mont., he died following a brief illness. He was born June 12, 1954, in Sturgis, S.D., the son of Harlin and Delcy Brown Biesheuvel. He attended schools in Melstone and graduated from Melston High School with the class of 1972. He married Marla Hays on Dec. 9, 1974, in Hardin, Mont. Mr. Biesheuvel worked as a rig supervisor for Key Energy for 15 years and at Updike Brothers for many years. His interests included spending time with family and friends, arrowhead hunting, playing poker, card games, telling jokes, fishing, being a Bronco fan, watching boxing and fighting, gambling and traveling. Survivors include his wife, Marla Biesheuvel of Rock Springs; stepmother, Gail Zeimet of Melstone; son, James Biesheuvel of Rock Springs; two daughters, Delcy Flinner and husband Andy of Denver and Kelli Eastman and husband Justin of Rock Springs; two brothers, Terry Biesheuvel of Lovell and John Biesheuvel and wife Sam of Billings, Mont.; four sisters, Karen Faas of Rapid City, S.D., Roberta Norton of Washington, Sherry Zent and husband Terry of Odessa, Texas, and Jody Biesheuvel and companion Frank Hunter of Lewiston, Mont.; grandchild, Micheal Clizbe; uncle, Leroy Biesheuvel and wife Kathy; aunt, Dorothy Carlson; mother-in-law, Ruby Hays and companion Herb Jones of Great Falls, Mont.; two brothers-in-law, Wendell Hays and wife Cookie of Pompeys Pillar, Mont., and Marvin Hays of Melstone; two sisters-in-law, Wanda Hays and Brenda Hays, both of Billings; three stepsisters; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents; and two stepbrothers. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 10, 2010 ADELA RUIZ A mass of Christian burial for Adela Ruiz was celebrated Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2010, at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, Green River. A parish rosary was recited Monday, Oct. 4, 2010, at the church. Interment followed in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Mrs. Ruiz, 82, of Green River, died Sunday, Sept. 26, 2010, at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs and Green River, she died following a brief illness. She was born April 23, 1928, in Winton, the daughter of Louie Ladda Ruiz and Mary Florence Bensor Ruiz. She attended schools in Green River and Reliance. She married James E. Merrill in 1947 in Green River. He preceded her in death in 1957. Mrs. Ruiz worked as a custodian for Sweetwater County School District No. 1 for many years. She was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, John D. Boese of Tucson, Ariz.; two daughters, Bonnie Merrill Burkholder of Rock Springs and Roxanne Merrill of Elko, Nev.; brother, Gerald “Frank” Ruiz and wife Patsy of Green River; sister, Jean Wilkes of Green River; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, James Merrill; daughter, Linda Merrill; four sisters, Mary F. Ruiz, Elsie Ring, Gloria Panteloglow and Vera Mulinix; and three brothers, Anthony, Ralph and Louie “Cieto” Ruiz. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 10, 2010 DEVA XAN MARTINEZ CHEYENNE - Services for Deva Xan Martinez were conducted Friday, Oct., 1, 2010, at the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post in Rawlins. Ms. Martinez, 38, of Cheyenne, died Thursday, Sept. 23, 2010, in Loveland, Colo. She was born Jan. 16, 1972. Her interests included cutting hair and being with family and friends. She is survived by her daughters, Harmony Batchelor and Alexa Batchelor of Rawlins, Aubrey Batchelor of Green River and Danni Martinez of Cheyenne; mother, Debbie Keller of Rawlins; grandfather, Richard Smith of Rawlins; sister, Shaun Young of Cheyenne; brother, Brian Lynn of Millican, Colo.; granddaughter, Estrella Batchelor of Rawlins; and many nieces, nephews and adopted family members. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Catlin Batchelor; and husband, Painter Batchelor. Honorary pallbearers included Christopher Walker, Dave Keller, Tommy Lovato, Seth Martinez, Dante Tenorio, Douglas Romero and Charlie Keller. --- Fox Funeral Home Zora Miller Zora Miller, beloved wife, sister, aunt, and friend, died Thursday, September 16, 2010 at the Sage View Convalescent Center, Rock Springs. She was born August 23, 1924 in Manila, Utah, the daughter of George Albert Stevens and Madge Gamble Stevens. She graduated from Manila High School with the class of 1942. She married William "Bill" Miller in October of 1968. She began working for the Mountain Bell Telephone Company while she was still in school, retiring after 35 years of service. She was also employed by OP Skaggs and the Sugar Bowl. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was also a member of the Telephone Pioneers. Her interests were gardening, reading, flowers, and kittens. As a young women she loved dancing, traveling as far away as Elk Mountain, Wyoming to listen and dance to nationally known "Big Bands”. Zora was dedicated to her family, especially her niece and nephews and many cousins. She will be greatly missed by the people who knew and loved her. Survivors include her niece and nephews and numerous cousins. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, husband, sister Georgeanna Roberts, brothers, Albert Stevens and George Edward Stevens, who died in infancy. Cremation has taken place at Fox Crematory, Rock Springs. Memorial services will be held at 12:00 noon Wednesday, September 29, 2010 at the Rock Springs LDS Stake Center, 1055 Edgar St., Rock Springs. Inurnment will follow in the Riverview Cemetery, Green River. --- Green River Star, Oct 13, 2010 Mabel Archuleta Mabel Archuleta, 94, of Evanston passed away Oct. 8, 2010, at the home of her daughter Gloria Kaeding. A resident of Evanston for the past five years and former longtime resident of Rock Springs, Archuleta died following a brief illness. She was born May 29, 1916, in Ekalaka, Mont., the daughter of the late Charles Carroll and Mabel Nies. Archuleta attended schools in Redfield, S.D. She married Ralph Archuleta in Rock Springs on July 1, 1944, and he preceded her in death Dec. 24, 1966. Archuleta was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Church, St. Monica’s Sodality and the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Auxiliary No. 151. Survivors included three sons Michael Archuleta of Lumberton, N.J., Ralph Archuleta and wife Lucy of Santa Barbara, Calif., and Robert Archuleta and wife Deborah of Sandy, Utah; two daughters Carolyn Geer and husband Tom of Ovis, Mich., Gloria Kaeding and husband Frank of Evanston; one brother Lloyd Carroll and wife Betty of Ekalaka, Mont.; 19 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Ralph; three daughters Laurie Rose, Kathryn Chabre and Louise Blakeslee; two sisters and two brothers; A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday at Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Avenue, Rock Springs. A vigil service with rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. Sunday at the Vase Chapel, 154 Elk Street, Rock Springs. Interment will be in the St. Joseph’s Section of Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call at the Vase Chapel on Sunday from 4 p.m. until time of rosary and at the chapel Monday morning until time of services. The family of Mabel Archuleta will be receiving relatives and friends at 337 “P” Street, Rock Springs. The family respectfully suggests that donations in her memory be made to Young At Heart Senior Citizen’s Center, 2400 Reagan Avenue, Rock Springs, WY 82901. --- Fox Funeral Home, Oct 17, 2010 Helen Hafner Helen Anastasia Hafner, 93, of Rock Springs died Saturday, October 16, 2010 at the Sage View Convalescent Center in Rock Springs after a lengthy illness. She was born April 15, 1917 in Cumberland, Wyoming, the daughter of Waleryan and Anastasia Wrubleska Wisniewski. She attended Rock Springs High School. She married William "Happy" M. Hafner on March 25, 1944 in Rock Springs. He preceded her in death on June 11, 1995. Helen had been employed for many years by the El Rancho Motel and Alexander's Launderette in Rock Springs. She was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Community, the Council of Catholic Women and the American Fraternal Union. Her interests were camping, fishing, the outdoors, crocheting, cooking and spending time with her family. Survivors include children William & Ida Franc of Overton, Nevada, Almarie & Neil Bernardy of Libby, Montana, John Hafner and David & Susannah Hafner all of Rock Springs; sister-in-law Albina Wisniewski of Rock Springs; 13 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by parents, husband Bill Hafner, daughter Laura Fields, brothers Ignac, Matthew, Basil, John, Stanley, Henry and Leon, sisters, Leona and Mary. Mass of Christian burial will be conducted at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, October 20, 2010 at SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. Rev. Carl Beavers will officiate. Friends may call 6-8 p.m. Tuesday October 19, 2010 at Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs, where a parish rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m. Interment will be at the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Family suggest donation in Helen's name be made the the St. Joseph's Children Home, 1419 Main St., Torrington, WY 82240, or the Holy Spirit Catholic School,116 Broadway, Rock Springs, WY 82901. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 20, 2010 JOHN KENNETH LOVE John Kenneth Love, 77, of Rock Springs, died Saturday, Oct. 16, 2010, at his home. A longtime Rock Springs resident and former resident of Alamosa, Colo., he died following a sudden illness. He was born March 22, 1933, in Bayfield, Colo., the son of Harry J. and Anna Foley Love. He attended schools in Durango, Colo., and graduated from Durango High School with the class of 1952. Mr. Love married Sibyl Boschetto on Sept. 24, 1961, in Rock Springs. They later divorced. He worked as a truck driver for Rahonce Construction, Desert Oil, Layos Redimix and Zueck Transportation for many years. His interests included motorcycle riding, teaching people how to water ski, watching football and baseball and spending time with friends and family, especially his grandchildren. He was a member of the Wing Ding Motorcycle Club and a former member of the Elks BPO Lodge No. 624 and Eagles Fraternal Order No. 151 in Rock Springs. His survivors include three sons, John Love and wife Dawn of Green River and Jerry Love and wife Tami and James Love and wife Michal, all of Rock Springs; one daughter, Jackie Love Bross of Rock Springs; sister, Vivian Pearce and husband Jim of Alamosa; six grandchildren, Hayden Love, Haylee Love, Jordan Love, Dillon Love, Jesse Love and Chloe Love; lifelong friend, Bob Clayton and wife Myra; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Anna Love. Following cremation, there will be a private family memorial service. His family will be receiving family and guests from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 21, 2010, at the home of James and Michal Love, 2108 Carson St., Rock Springs. --- Green River Star, Oct 20, 2010 Pauline Kovacich Pauline Joan Kovacich, 87, of Rock Springs passed away on Oct. 13, 2010, at Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs. She was a longtime resident of Rock Springs. She was born June 29, 1923 in Homedale, Idaho, the daughter of the late John and Anna Jesenko Krzesnik. Kovacich attended schools in Homedale, Idaho. She married Eli Kovacich, and they later divorced. Kovacich was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Community. She worked as a sales clerk for Union Mercantile and Kelly Shoes for many years until her retirement. Her interests included dancing and spending time with family and friends. Survivors include four daughters Beverly Leavitt and husband Craig of Meridian, Idaho, Yvonne Nesbit of Peoria, Ariz., Patty Easton of Rock Springs and Marlene Turcato and husband Larry of Rock Springs; eleven grandchildren and several great and great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother John, one sister Mary and husband Bill Soran and one son-in-law Bobby Easton. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Monday at Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs. Interment was in Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Lance Turcato, Cory Turcato, Casey Turcato, Mike Easton, David Martin and Shawn Marshall The family of Pauline Joan Kovacich respectfully requests donations be made in her memory to Hospice of Sweetwater County, 809 Thompson, Rock Springs, WY 82901, Cowboys Against Cancer, 1893 Dewar Drive, Rock Springs, WY 82901 or a charity of choice. --- Green River Star, Oct 20, 2010 Jason Zancanella Jason Matthew Zancanella, 33, of Rock Springs passed away Oct. 17, 2010. He was a lifelong resident of Rock Springs. He was born Dec. 9, 1976, in Rock Springs, the son of Daniel M. and Terry A. Zancanella. Zancanella attended schools in Rock Springs and received his GED in 1996. He married Amanda Warby in Las Vegas on Sept. 24, 2004. He worked as an operations manager for Preheat, Inc., for two years. His interests include hunting on Pinion Ridge, love of his North Carolina Tarheel basketball team and spending time with his family and friends. Survivors include his wife Amanda Zancanella of Rock Springs; parents Dan and Terry Zancanella of Rock Springs; two sons Jeremy Zancanella of Ogden and Kane Zancanella of Rock Springs; two daughters Anyssa Zancanella and Amisyn Zancanella, both of Rock Springs; one brother Marc Zancanella of Rock Springs; several aunts, uncles, cousins and nieces. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Anton ‘Hap’ and Rose Amizich; paternal grandparents Leno and Ingrid Zancanella, two cousins Erika “Ricke” Zancanella Shiflar and Brian Kushlan of Homedale, Idaho. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, at Saint Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Avenue, Rock Springs. A parish rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. Thursday at the church. Interment will be in Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery, Rock Springs. Friends may call at the church Thursday from 4 p.m. until time of rosary and again on Friday at the church until time of services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Oct. 24, 2010 HAZEL BROWN Funeral services for Hazel Brown were conducted Tuesday, Oct. 19, 2010, at Fox Funeral Home, Rock Springs. Interment followed at the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, Rock Springs. Mrs. Brown, 92, of Rock Springs, died Friday, Oct. 15, 2010, at the Sage View Care Center after a sudden illness. She was born April 15, 1918, in Rock Springs, the daughter of Fred Anthony and Marie Jorgensen Robertson. She attended Roosevelt School and Rock Springs High School. She married Harold J. Brown on Feb. 7, 1941, in Soda Springs, Idaho. He preceded her in death on Aug. 22, 2004. She was a member of the Methodist Church. Her interests included eating at restaurants, playing the piano and spending time with her family. Survivors include her sons, Garry F. Brown and wife Peggy and Robert R. Brown and wife Carol, all of Rock Springs; daughter, Patty Simkins and husband Curtis of Rock Springs; sister, Grace Lambert, of Mountain View; grandchildren, Colleen Meduna, Valerie Anderson, Jason Brown, Nancy Brown, Sean Simkins and Heather Lapp; great-grandchildren, Joshua Meduna, Chase Meduna, Abby Meduna, Christopher Anderson, Kalen Anderson, Nina Anderson, Hannah Anderson, Baylee Lapp, Padon Lapp, Braden Simkins, Nakota Simkins and Lane McIntosh; step-grandchildren, Toni MarQuette and husband Curtis of Rock Springs and Craig McIntosh of Centennial, Colo.; step great-grandchildren, Katie McIntosh and Jon Ressler of Rock Springs and Lane McIntosh of Centennial; step great-great-grandson, Alexzander Lower of Rock Springs; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents; four brothers; and three sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket Miner, Oct. 24, 2010 LUCY E. GARCIA Memorial services for Lucy E. Garcia were conducted Thursday, Oct. 14, 2010, at Fox Funeral Home, Rock Springs. The Rev. Tom Sheridan officiated. Inurnment followed in the Riverview Cemetery, Green River. Cremation has taken place. Mrs. Garcia, 61, of Green River, died Friday, Oct. 8, 2010, at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City. She was born Feb. 18, 1949, in Lalama, N.M., the daughter of Melisendro and Emma Padilla Barela. She married Juan Garcia on Nov. 13, 1965, in Greeley, Colo. He preceded her in death on Oct. 29, 2007. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Green River. She worked as a bartender in local area businesses. Her interests included being in the outdoors, crocheting, playing bingo and spending time with her family. Survivors include her mother, Emma Barela of Denver; son, Anthony J. Garcia and wife Fawn of Green River; daughter, Brandi L. Garcia of Green River; brothers, Chris Barela of Denver, Joe Cruz of Indiana and Ross Garza of Los Angeles; sister, Nikki Vermeulen of Las Vegas; grandchildren, Amira, Anton and Victor, all of Green River; special friend, Marcos Chavez of Greeley, Colo.; nieces, Mindi Vermeulen, Nikki Click and Kasee Maddy; and several aunts, uncles, cousins and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father, Melisendro Barela; and husband, Juan Garcia. --- Green River Star, Nov 3, 2010 Mary Louise Shively Mary Louise Shively, 88, of Rock Springs passed away Nov. 1, 2010, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs. A resident of Rock Springs, for the past 34 years and former resident of Niagra Falls, N.Y., Shively died following a sudden illness. She was born May 7, 1922, in West Decatur, Pa., the daughter of the late Clarence Greene and Grace Antes Greene. Shively attended schools in Pennsylvania and was a graduate of the Philipburg High School in 1940. She married James Shively on Oct. 19, 1940, in West Decatur, Pa. Shively was employed as a cashier clerk at Safeway and worked many years until her retirement in 1987. Her interests included spending time with her family and especially the grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She also enjoyed playing bingo. Survivors include two daughters Joyce Lansberry and husband John of Veteran, Wyo., and Betty Lou Booth of Elko, Nev.; two grandsons John Lansberry III and wife Jessica of Cheyenne and James Booth and wife Heather of Elko, Nev.; four great-grandchildren Kevin Lansberry, Christopher Booth, Kimberly Booth and Lillian Booth; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one brother Leslie Greene; two sisters Charlotte and Millie. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk Street, Rock Springs. Interment will be in Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call at the Vase Chapel on Thursday one hour prior to services. --- Fox Funeral Home, Nov 5, 2010 Alfred L. Rizzi Al L. Rizzi Sr., 66 of Rock Springs died Thursday, November 4, 2010 in Rock Springs after a lengthy illness. He was a lifelong resident of Rock Springs. He was born September 23, 1944 in Rock Springs, the son of Guerino and Lilly Franch Rizzi. He attended schools in Rock Springs. He married Anna Shalata on March 4, 1964 in Rawlins. They were later divorced. He had been employed by NL McCullouch for 30 years until his retirement. His interests were camping, fishing, the outdoors, riding his Harley and spending time with friends and family. Survivors include two sons, Al L. Rizzi Jr. and Donnie L. Rizzi and wife Brandy J. all of Rock Springs; brothers, August Rizzi and wife Sherry of Rock Springs and Art Rizzi of San Diego, California; grandchildren, Steven and Jesse Rizzi, Cris Orion and Dominic V. Rizzi all of Rock Springs; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Guerino and Lilly Rizzi and one son Cris Alan Rizzi. Cremation has taken place at Fox Crematory. At his request, no services will be held. --- Green River Star, Nov 17, 2010 Betty May Lewis Betty May Lewis, 92, of Rock Springs, passed away Nov. 13, 2010, at the Sage View Care Center following an illness of five years. She was born May 2, 1918, in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Benjamin Lewis and Mary S. Morgan Lewis. She attended schools in Rock Springs and was a 1935 graduate of the Rock Springs High School. She later attended and graduated from the University of Wyoming with a bachelor’s degree in education. She was employed as a teacher for School District No. 1 for 32 years and retired in 1972. She was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion, Order of the Eastern Star and Delta Kappa Gamma. Survivors include one brother Boyd Lewis of Rock Springs. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters and four brothers. Following cremation, there will be no services at her request. --- Green River Star, Nov 17, 2010 Louis Ruffini Louis Ruffini, 85, of Rock Springs passed away Nov. 15, 2010, at Sage View Care Center. A life long resident of Rock Springs, Ruffini had been in ill health for the past year. He was born June 21, 1925, in Reliance, the son of the late Atto Ruffini and Emma Bertagnolli Ruffini. Ruffini attended schools in Reliance and was a graduate of Reliance High School with the class of 1944. He later attended the University of Wyoming and graduated in 1950 with an electrical engineering degree. He married the former Patricia Crookston in Rock Springs at Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in June of 1948. Ruffini was a United States Navy veteran of World War II. He was employed at FMC as an electrical engineer for 35 years and retired in 1985. Ruffini was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Community and a lifetime member of Knights of Columbus. He was a 4th degree Knight. He was also a Boy Scout Troop leader as well as volunteer for Boy Scouts and received the Silver Beaver Award which is the highest award a person can receive for volunteering. He also belonged of National Society of Professional Engineers, National IEEE, Wyoming Society of Professional Engineers, past President of Kiwanis and FMC Credit Union, past member of the Solid Waste District Board and past board member of Young At Heart Senior Citizen’s Center. His interests included spending time at their summer home with his family. He was an avid Wyoming Cowboy Fan who loved outdoor activities especially hunting and fishing. Survivors include his wife Pat Ruffini of Rock Springs; one son Roy Ruffini and wife Cheryl of Rock Springs; one daughter Lil Edd and husband Pete of Rock Springs; one brother Leno Ruffini of Burlington, Colo.; five grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one sister Rena Pedri; sister-in-law Jeanne Ruffini; one brother-in-law Jack Crookston. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Friday at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway, Rock Springs. Interment will be in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. A vigil service with rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. Thursday at the church. Friends may call at the church on Thursday one hour prior to the rosary and on Friday one hour prior to services. The family of Louis Ruffini respectfully suggests that donations in his memory be made to Young at Heart Senior Citizen’s Center, 2400 Reagan Avenue, Rock Springs, WY 82901. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov. 21, 2010 BETTY JANE MEADOWS KRAFT Funeral services for Betty Jane Meadows Kraft were conducted Thursday, Nov. 11, 2010, at the Church of Christ, Green River. Interment followed in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Mrs. Kraft, 64, of Green River, died Sunday, Nov. 7, 2010, at her home. A longtime Green River resident and former longtime resident of Jamestown, she had been in ill health for several months. She was born June 30, 1946, in Jasper, Ala., the daughter of Everett M. Meadows and Nola Mae Head Meadows. She attended school in Superior and Evanston. She was a 1964 graduate of Evanston High School. She married Melvin Roy Kraft on June 30, 1964, in Green River. He preceded her in death on May 27, 1997. Mrs. Kraft was the activity assistant at Castle Rock Convalescent Center for 11 years and retired in 2010. She was a member of Church of Christ and Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary No. 2350. Her interests included spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Survivors include one son, Veldon Kraft and wife Leora of Green River; daughter, Cindy Austin and fiancé Cactus Green of Rock Springs; seven grandchildren, Colton Kraft, Calisha Kraft, Mike Johnson, Sadie Johnson and Caleb Johnson, all of Green River, and Dalton Austin and Kyndall "Funny Face" Austin of Rock Springs, sister-in-law, LaVern Kraft of Sac City, Iowa; and several nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband; parents, and special aunt and uncle, Dori and Edna Bartholow. --- Green River Star, Nov 24, 2010 Gilbert Salazar Gilbert Salazar, 50, of Rock Springs passed away Nov. 17, 2010, at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Salazar died following a lengthy illness. He was born March 11, 1960, the son of Leopoldo Salazar and Marcella Garcia Salazar. Salazar attended schools in Rock Springs and was a 1978 graduate of Rock Springs High School. He married the former Sharon Johnson in Manila, Utah, on Jan. 20, 1979, and they later divorced. Salazar had been employed at Bridger Coal Company as a coal hauler for many years. His interests included spending time with his family especially his children and grandchildren. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping. He was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Community. Survivors include one son Gilbert “Gibby” Salazar and wife Tara of Rock Springs; two daughters Monica Salazar and fiancé J.C. Snyder, and Angela Guhl and husband R.J., all of Rock Springs; three sisters Ruth Salazar, Edna Arndt and husband James and Bernie Salazar, all of Rock Springs; five grandchildren, several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father and one brother Eligio 'Ernie' Salazar. Following cremation, a Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated today at Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs. Inurnment was in Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. The family of Gilbert Salazar respectfully suggests that donations in his memory be made to the Gilbert A. Salazar Memorial Fund, c/o Trona Valley Credit Union, 85 Gateway Blvd., Rock Springs, WY 82901. --- Green River Star Dec 1, 2010 Joe Alex “T.C.” Cordova Joe Alex “T.C.” Cordova, 62, of Rock Springs, passed away Nov. 22, 2010, in Salt Lake City after having been in ill health for the past six months. He was born March 11, 1942, in Rock Springs, the son of the late Adolph and Rumalda Abeyta Cordova. He attended schools in Rock Springs, and was a 1966 graduate of Rock Springs High School. He also attended Western Wyoming Community College. He married LeAnne Daniel in Elko, Nev., in 1987. He was a United States Marine veteran of the Vietnam War. He was employed at Church & Dwight for 24 years and was the lead man in shipping. His interests included spending time with his family, he was a Wyoming Cowboy's fan and an L.A. Dodgers fan and he enjoyed walking. Survivors include his wife LeAnne Cordova; two sons Richard Klein and companion Leah and James Klein all of Rock Springs; three daughters, Payton of Rock Springs, Ali Winters of Gillette, and Kimberly Klein of Casper; two brothers, Ernest Cordova and wife Virginia of Rock Springs, and Adolph Bob Cordova of Boston; five sisters, Trina Casella, Rose Soria and husband Paul, and Frances Saenz all of Salt Lake City, Esther Schepper of Santa Maria, Calif., Mary Ann Trujillo and husband Leo of Colorado and Jean Law and husband John of Greybull; mother-in-law Betty Jean Daniel and brother-in-law Jim Daniel and wife Jane, and sister-in-law Malinda Jereb and companion Milo Elfstrom; six grandchildren; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; father-in-law James Daniel, Sr.; two brothers, Henry Cordova and Gerald Cordova and two sisters, Dulcena and Ermena, and a brother-in-law, Tony Schepper. Following cremation at the Vase White Mountain Crematory, there will be a memorial service at 2 p.m. tomorrow at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Graveside services and inurnment with military honors will be in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call one hour prior to services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 5, 2010 RUTH ELIZABETH CARNEY SPAETH Following cremation, memorial services for Ruth Elizabeth Carney Spaeth were conducted Saturday, Nov. 27, 2010, at the Green River United Methodist Church, Green River. Graveside services and inurnment followed in the columbarium in the Riverview Cemetery. Mrs. Spaeth, 95, of Green River, died Saturday, Nov, 20, 2010, at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center. A longtime Green River resident and former resident of Cleveland, Ohio, she died following a brief illness. She was born May 15, 1915, in Brookfield, Ill., the daughter of Chester Sherman Carney and Lora Sheldon Carney. She had 10 brothers and sisters. She attended schools in East Cleveland, Ohio, and was a graduate of Shaw High School with the class of 1934. She also attended the Cooper School of Art. She married Edwin Norman Spaeth on March 27, 1937. He preceded her in death on Sept. 16, 2003. Her interests included being an artist and crafter, sharing her talents for the benefit of her church and other volunteer activities. She was a member of the Girl Scouts Lake Erie Council for 25 years, serving in many positions. She was active in her church women's groups. She is survived by one daughter, Fern Linton and husband Fred of Green River; eight grandchildren, Sherman Hall, Norman Hall, Arlene Hall, Regina Hall, Nell Hall, Terry Linton, Tracy Linton and Laurel Guest; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Edwin, daughter, Robin Spaeth; and grandson, Wayne Hall. --- Green River Star, Dec 8, 2010 Jean Baptiste Soule Jean Baptiste Soulè, 72, of Rock Springs passed away Nov. 20, 2010. He had been a long time resident of Rock Springs. He was born Nov. 23, 1937, in Irissary, France, the son of the late Pierre and Gracieuse Haran Soule’. Soule’ attended schools in Irissary, France. He married the former Elizabeth Louise “Liz” Pacheco in Elko, Nev., Jan. 30, 1967. Soule’ was employed at Allied Chemical, now called General Chemical, for 34 years and retired as a power house operator Feb. 2, 2002. He was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Community. His interests included spending time with his family, playing games with family and friends, singing, walking, camping and playing racquetball. Survivors include his wife, Liz Soule’ of Rock Springs; three daughters Cathy Burdett and husband Jeff, Jeannette Loucks and husband Davey, all of Rock Springs, and Andrea Soule’ and companion Brian Hacker of Green River; four grandsons; three sisters Catherine, Harriet and Gracie, all of France; four brothers Antonio, Peyo, Dominque, all of France, and Andre of New Mexico. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers Jean and Bernard, one sister Mary and his son-in-law Shad Siegel. Following cremation, a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday at Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Avenue, Rock Springs. A vigil with rosary will be recited at 6 p.m. Friday at the church. Military graveside services and inurnment will be conducted at Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call at the church one hour prior to services. The family of Jean Baptiste Soule’ respectfully suggests that donations in his memory be made to Holy Spirit Catholic School, 116 Broadway, Rock Springs, WY 82901. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 12, 2010 ROBERT E. “MOOSE” MESSERLY Funeral services for Robert E. "Moose" Messerly were conducted Thursday, Dec, 2, 2010, at the Green River LDS Stake Center, Green River. Military graveside honors and interment followed at the Riverview Cemetery, Green River. Mr. Messerly, 75, of Green River, died Saturday, Nov. 27, 2010, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County after a sudden illness. He was born Oct, 11, 1935 in Montpelier, Idaho, the son of Edwin Robert and Ruth B. Nelson Messerly. He attended schools in Montpellier and graduated from Montpelier High School with the class of 1952. He also graduated from Utah State University. He was a veteran who served in the U.S. Army and was stationed in Germany. He married Virginia Bostock on Oct. 5, 1962, in Montpelier. Their marriage was solemnized in the Logan Latter-day Saints Temple in Logan, Utah. Mr. Messerly worked for General Chemical for 19 years. He worked at Rosen Recovery in Rock Springs for 14 years and retired in 2004. He was a member of the American Legion Archie Hay Post 24 in Rock Springs, Rolling Green Country Club in Green River and friend of Bill W. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. His interests included bowling, golfing and spending time with family and granddaughters, Tara and Haley. Survivors include his wife, Virginia Messerly of Green River; two sons, Tony Messerly and wife Carol of Rock Springs and Thomas Messerly and wife Shannon of Green River; daughter, Teresa Messerly Lytle and husband George of Green River; grandchildren, Tara Dawn Durga and husband Aaron, Haley Dawn Messerly, Mike, Jason and Greg Kofford, John Moore and Nicholas West, all of Green River; aunt, Delijah Hodges of Logan; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers Grant and Roger. --- Fox Funeral Home, Dec 13, 2010 Rose Marie Dorrance Gatti Rose Marie Gatti, 93, a lifelong resident of Rock Springs died Sunday, December 12, 2010 at Memorial Hospital of Sweet water County after a lengthy illness. She was born March 1, 1917 in Rock Springs the daughter of Peter Frederick and Catherine Ahern Dorrance. She attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School with the class of 1935. She married Guy H. Gatti on August 17, 1941 in Rock Springs. She worked for the Sweetwater County School District #1 until her retirement. She was a member of the St. Monica’s Sodality, and Young at Heart Senior Citizens Center Kitchen Band. Her interests included bingo, gambling, knitting club, prayer group & bible study group. Survivors include husband Guy Gatti of Rock Springs; daughters Rosemary Gustafson and husband Mike of Thief River Falls, Minnesota, Betty Lou Auld, Connie Gatti, Cathy Cherny, and Barbara Marchetti and husband Brad all of Rock Springs; daughter-in-law Diana Gatti; grandchildren Maria Mortensen and husband Heath, Diddy Harris and husband Chris, Annette Ice and husband Brad, Scott Auld and wife Kim, Ron Gatti and wife Michelle, Chad Cherny and wife April, Johnny Curvantes and wife Shelly, Jason Cervantes and wife Jesse, Eva Larsen and husband Wade, Karris Cherny, Angela Pharis, Fred Gomez, and Michelle Gomez; Great Grandkids Aly Menegassi and husband Mike, Gavin Mortensen, Tiffany, Megan and Guy Harris, Storey, Emily, and Aubrey Ice, Scotia Auld, Colton, and Grace Gatti, Jaycee, Jensen, and Justin Cherny, Nicholas, Josie, Carly, and Macie Cervantes, Ben Cervantes, RJ, and Bobby Larsen, Aiden, Lilianna, and Michaela Pharis, William Roper, Rutledge Gomez, and Michelle Gomez; and Great-great-granddaughter PJ Tomison. She was preceded in death by her parents, siblings Ellie Hoole, Katie Dorrance, Liz Behring, John Dorrance, Eva Briggs, Edna McKenna, Louise DiTullio, Bill Dorrence, Gertrude Doak, and Etta Clark, son Robert G. Gatti, and Son-in-law Robert J. Auld. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 17, 2010 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway St., Rock Springs. Father Jean Baldo will officiate. A Parish Rosary will be recited at 4:00 p.m. Thursday December 16, 2010 at Fox Funeral Home, 2800 Commercial Way, Rock Springs. Interment will be in the Mayor O’Block section of the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. --- Green River Star, Dec 15, 2010 Bernadette “Berni” Salazar Bernadette 'Berni' Salazar, 47, of Rock Springs passed away Dec. 12, 2010, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. She was born Sept. 21, 1963, in Rock Springs, the daughter of Leopoldo and Marcella Garcia Salazar. Salazar attended schools in Rock Springs. Her interests included spending time with her grandchildren, especially taking them swimming and to Tumbling for Tots. She liked to camp, fish, hunt and loved music and photography. Salazar also liked reading stories to her granddaughters. She was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Community. Survivors include her mother Marcella Salazar of Rock Springs; three children Leopoldo T. Salazar and wife Jessica, Tristian Keller and wife Mary, and Neeley Keller, all of Rock Springs; two sisters Ruth Salazar, and Edna Arndt and husband James, all of Rock Springs; three grandchildren Seraphine Keller, Francine Keller and Izabella Salazar; her four God children Jerri Black, Gilbert Salazar, Stormy Smith and Nichole Beauchamp; her dog Pickles; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father and two brothers Ernie and Gilbert. Following cremation, a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway, Rock Springs. A rosary with vigil will be recited at 6 p.m. today at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk Street, Rock Springs. The family will be receiving relatives and friends at 2021 Fillmore Avenue, Rock Springs The family of Bernadette 'Berni' Salazar respectfully suggests that donations in her memory be made to Bernadette Memorial Fund, c/o Trona Valley Federal Credit Union, 85 Gateway Blvd., Rock Springs, WY 82901 --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 19, 2010 DONALD W. CHIPP Donald W. Chipp, 88, of Rock Springs, died Thursday, Dec. 16, 2010. He was a lifelong Rock Springs resident. He was born Jan. 3, 1922, in Rock Springs, the son of Henry and Jean Marvin Chipp. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a 1941 graduate of Rock Springs High School. In his senior year, he was an All-State football center and linebacker and won the high school tennis championship. Mr. Chipp took first place in the decathlon and first place in the multi-state Provo relays in pole vault. He attended the University of Washington and University of Wyoming. Mr. Chipp left school to become an Air Force pilot in World War II, where he earned the rank of first lieutenant. He married Zora Kruljac while in the service. They had two sons, Donald W. Chipp Jr. and Robert Marvin Chipp. Mr. Chipp was the owner and operator of the Don Chipp Music Company for more than 30 years. He was president of the airport board from 1969 to 1985 and was in charge of planning and funding the present complex in Rock Springs, including the new terminal building, 10,000 feet of runway, new air guidance system, fire houses and trucks and 52 hangars. The airport won the Federal Aviation Administration six-state Rocky Mountain Region Airport of the Year when it was completed. He helped form the Wyoming Airport Operators Association and served as the secretary-treasurer for seven years. Wyoming Governor Ed Herschler named him to serve on the Wyoming Aeronautics Commission for 12 years, where he served two terms as president. Mr. Chipp was also president of the Sylvan Bay Home Owners Association in Pinedale for three terms. He was secretary-treasurer of the Fremont Lake Yacht Club in Pinedale for many years. He was a lifetime member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, B.P.O. Elks Lodge, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Silver Wings Association and Retired Officers Association. His interests included spending time in his Boston whaler fishing boat. Survivors include a granddaughter, Lisa Hancock and husband Joe of Rock Springs; two great-granddaughters, Sheridan and Taylor, both of Rock Springs, and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife of 64 years, Zora Chipp; and two sons, Donald Chipp Jr. who was killed in Vietnam in 1970, and Robert Marvin Chipp, who died from a lengthy illness in 1978. Cremation will take place. At his request, there will be no services. --- Green River Star, Dec 22, 2010 Anne Ethel Marietti Anne Ethel Marietti, 89, of Green River, passed away Dec. 16, 2010, at the Castle Rock Convelescent Center. She was born on March 5, 1921, in Frankford,Ill., the daughter of the late John and Anna Sever Shiflar. She attended schools in RockSpirngs and was a Rock Springs High School graduate. She also attended and graduated from beauty college. She married Leno Marietti in 1941 in Rock Springs, and he preceded her in death on July 26, 1985. Her interests included dancing, bowling and bingo. She also enjoyed traveling to Wendover with her sisters. She was a member of Holy Spirit Catholic Community. Survivors include one son, Don Marietti of Costa Mesa, Calif.; one brother Frank Shiflar and wife Helen of Sandy, Utah; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Sylvia and Dean Flynn and husband Dean of Salt Lake City, and Virginia and Don Orester of Rock Springs; one sister-in-law, Irene Shiflar of Green River; one granddaughter, Jeanine Marietti of Anaheim, Calif.; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; four brothers, Albin Shiflar, John Shiflar, Andy Shiflar and Rudy Shiflar; and one sister, Chrissie Jelosek. Following cremation, a memorial service is planned in the spring. --- Green River Star, Dec 22, 2010 Michael Beyda Michael Beyda, 88, of Green River, passed away Dec. 17, 2010, at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center after having been in ill health for the past several years. He was born on Oct. 14, 1922, in Monongahela, Penn., the son of the late George and Mary Beszitka Beyda. He attended schools in Kemmerer. He was a United States Army Veteran of World War II and he served in the 141st Regiment 3rd Battalion for five years. He was a member of the machine gun crew. He was in a battle in Italy where he marched through Rome and he also fought in the Southern France Invasion, but three weeks into the invasion, his left arm was severely wounded. He has a metal plate in his arm where he was wounded. He was awarded the Purple Heart and was decorated for marksmanship. He was an avid New York Yankee fan. He also bowled, played bingo and cards and loved chocolate. He loved to play baseball when he was young. He was a member of the Holy Spirit Catholic Community. Survivors include one sister, Eileen Gentry of Sterling, Colo.; and two nephews, James and Joe Wilde. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother George and sister Julia. Funeral services were conducted this morning at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Military honors were conducted by the American Legion Archie Hay Post 24 at the chapel. Interment was in the Rock Springs, Municipal Cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 25 and 26, 2010 WENDY “BEAR” BARKER BLAISDELL Funeral services for Wendy "Bear" Barker Blaisdell were conducted Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2010, at Fox Funeral Home, Rock Springs. Interment followed in the Riverview Cemetery. Mrs. Blaisdell, 41, of Rock Springs, died Monday, Dec. 13, 2010, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County after a sudden illness. She was born June 19, 1969, the daughter of John F. and Barbara Stoll Barker. She attended schools in Green River, where she met Bill Blaisdell. They were married on June 19, 1988. They raised three children. Her interests included being a mother and grandmother and spending time with her family. Survivors include her husband, Bill Blaisdell; three children, Tabatha Blaisdell and Aldo Valdez, Patrick Blaisdell and Daniel Blaisdell and Kailey Maher, all of Rock Springs; three grandchildren, Maddix and Kali Valdez and Bryce Blaisdell, all of Rock Springs; siblings, Jim Barker and Cori Griffith of Farson, Jennifer Barker and Burt Beamer of Omaha, Neb., and Valerie BirnIngham of Green River; grandfather, Willard Youtz of Modesto, Calif.; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; grandparents; father-in-law; daughter, Amanda Jo; son, John Terry "JT"; and several aunts, uncles and cousins, and a nephew. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 25 and 26, 2010 DELLA AGNES SEMPSIS Following cremation, memorial services for Della Agnes Sempsis were conducted Saturday, Dec. 18, 2010, at the First United Methodist Church, Rock Springs. Mrs. Sempsis, 89, of Rock Springs, died Thursday, Dec. 9, 2010, at the Sublette Center in Pinedale. She was born March 21, 1921, in Louisville, Colo., the daughter of Alfred and Elizabeth Twibey Haynes. She lived in Louisville until age 5, when her family moved to Oak Creek, Colo., where she attended school. She married Frank "Fritz" Sempsis on Sept. 3, 1941, in Green River. They lived in Superior for 17 years, where her husband worked in the coal mines. They moved to Carlsbad, N.M., for four years before returning to Rock Springs. Mrs. Sempsis managed Modern Trailer Sales for 10 years, She also worked in several service occupations throughout the community. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Her interests included making baked goods, quilting, creating crafts, crocheting and spending quality time with her grandchildren. Survivors include one daughter, Judy Harvey of Washington; two sons, Frank Sempsis and wife Gloria of Rock Springs and Mike Sempsis and wife Karen of Alaska; brother, Norman Haynes and wife Kathy of Florida; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Fritz Sempsis; daughter, Frances Porter; sisters, Avril and Connie; three brothers, Dean Haynes, Kenneth Haynes and Reggie Haynes; son-in-law, Claude Harvey; and great-grandson, Matthew Porter. --- Green River Star, Dec 29, 2010 Jack Marietta Jack Marietta, 88, of Rock Springs, passed away Dec. 26, 2010 at the Sage View Care Center after having been in ill health for the past year. He was born March 9, 1922, in Rock Springs, the son of John Marietta and Ann Moon Marietta. He attended schools in Rock Springs, and was a 1940 graduate of the Rock Springs High School. He married June Lauree Wheeler in Rock Springs on June 2, 1948. He was a United States Army veteran of World War II. He was employed at the Wyoming Highway Department for 20-plus years and retired in 1987 as an engineer’s assistant. He had previously been employed as the manager of the Universal Store. His interests included hunting, working jigsaw puzzles, reading and he was an avid Wyoming Cowboy’s Fan. He was a member of the First United Congregational Church, V.F.W, B.P.O. Elks, Fraternal Order of Eagles and Past Commander of the American Legion Archie Hay Post 24. Survivors include his wife, June Marietta of Rock Springs; two sons, Terry Marietta and wife Mary of Rock Springs, and Vaughn Marietta and wife Lynne of Salt Lake City; one daughter, Gail McStotts and husband Phil of Salt Lake City; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and one brother Melvin Marietta. Funeral services were be conducted today at the First United Congregational Church in Rock Springs. Military graveside services and interment was conducted by the American Legion Archie Hay Post 24 at the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. The family suggests donations in his memory be made to Young At Heart Senior Citizens Center. ---