Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 7, 1995 LEWIS GROSHEL A mass of Christian burial for Lewis Groshel was celebrated at 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 5, 1995 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4 1995 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St. in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Ozzie Knezovich, Kenneth Schramm, Kimberly Schramm, John Petrovich, Edward Petrovich and Bob Petrovich. Honorary pallbearers were Floyd Huxford, Steve Kovacich, John Kumer Sr., and Paul Evezich. Groshel, 79, of 1028 McKinley Ave., Rock Springs, died at 9:07 a.m. Monday, Jan. 2 1995 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been patient since Dec. 12, 1994. A resident of Rock Springs since 1937, Groshel died following a lengthy illness. He was born May 6, 1915 in Baker, Ore., the son of the late Anton and Ursula Kramer Groshel. Groshel attended schools in Cumberland and Reliance and married the former Anne Sikich in Manila, Utah May 21, 1941. Their marriage was later blessed in Salt Lake City in May of 1944. Groshel was a retired maintenance of ways man, having worked for the Union Pacific Railroad for 26 years until his retirement in 1976. He was a member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, the S.N.P.J. Lodge, the Fraternal Order of Eagles Aerie 151. Groshel’s hobbies were fishing, hunting, camping and taking care of his pet parakeet, Pudgie. Survivors include his wife, Anne of Rock Springs; one daughter and son-in-law, Louann and Don Schramm of Rock Springs; three half-brothers, John Petrovich of Rock Springs, Edward Petrovich and Bob Petrovich, both of Murray, Utah; three grandchildren, Kenny Schramm and Sharon Schramm, both of Riverton and Kim Schramm of Rock Springs; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Groshel was preceded in death by three brothers, Ludwig, Tony and Carl Groshel; and one sister, Ann Groshel. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 7, 1995 AGNES BERTHA WILLIAMS Funeral services for Agnes Bertha Williams were conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4, 1995 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk, Rock Springs. Leo Trujillo of the Seventh Day Adventist Church conducted the services. Cremation followed. Mrs. Williams, 81, of 303 Liberty St., Rock Springs, died at about 2 a.m. Friday, Dec. 30, 1994 at her home in Rock Springs. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Kemmerer, Sublette and American Falls, Idaho, Mrs. Williams had been in ill health for the past several years. She was born Jan. 23, 1913 in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Willard Alanzo and Agnes Williams Chipp Sr. Mrs. Williams attended schools in Sublette and married Edward M. “Doc” Williams in Brigham City, Utah Sept. 12, 1931. He preceded her in death in Rock Springs on Aug. 22, 1979. Mrs. Williams was a retired custodian, having worked for School District No. 1. She was a charter member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Rock Springs and a member of the AARP. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Harry and Jeanette Williams of Hailey, Idaho and Dr. Edward and Denna Williams of Columbia, S.C.; one brother, Harry Chipp of Rock Springs; one sister, Ruth McMinn of Kemmerer; four grandchildren including Joni of Columbia; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Williams was preceded in death by four brothers including Charles and Willard; and two sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 7, 1995 EDWARD OVERY JR. Funeral services for Edward Overy Jr. were conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3, 1995 at the LDS Church, 2055 Edgar St., Rock Springs. Bishop Allen Knight conducted the services. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens north of Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Jack Mims, Richard Winkler Jr., Rex Allen Winkler, Roger Overy, Kent Overy and Gorden Overy. Honorary pallbearers were Richard Winkler Sr., Robert Winkler and Jesse Brazil. Overy Jr., 89, of 1325 Sage St., Rock Springs, died at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28, 1994 at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs, where he had been a patient since Sept. 14, 1994. A resident of Rock Springs for two years and former lifelong resident of Superior, Overy died following a sudden illness. He was born March 1, 1905 in Cumberland, the son of the late Edward and Annie Thressa Olend Overy Sr. Overy attended schools in Lyman and Cumberland and married the former Thelma Rock in Rock Springs May 24, 1931. Their marriage was later solemnized in the LDS Temple in Salt Lake City Aug. 17, 1934. She preceded him in death April 29, 1992. Overy was a retired coal miner and mine foreman who worked for the Union Pacific Coal Company in Superior mines for 45 years. He was a member of the LDS Church, the United Mine Workers of America, and a past member of the Superior Old Timers Society. Overy was the past bishop of the Superior ward for the LDS Church, and he was a former city councilman for Superior. Survivors include three sons, Conrad Edward Overy of Middletown, R.I., Paul Leslie Overy of Bellrica, Mass., and Michael Kent Overy of Rock Springs; two daughters, Mrs. Jack (Rose Ann) Mims of Aurora, Colo. and Mrs. Jesse (Thelma Charlene) Brazil of Pearland, Texas; two brothers, William Clifford Overy of Green River and Allen Delmar Overy of Lyman; two sisters, Emma Tressia Rock of Dragerton, Utah and Hannah Margaret Pritchard of Rock Springs; 15 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Overy was preceded in death by two brothers, Thomas Overy and Delbert Olend Overy; and two sisters, Annie Levenia Samuels and Martha Augusta Rock. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 7, 1995 ROBERT SLOAT Military graveside services and interment for Robert Sloat were conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 5, 1995 in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. The Rev. William Espenshade of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church officiated. Sloat, 35, of 1353 Walnut St., Rock Springs, died at about 11 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 29, 1994 at his home in Rock Springs. He was born Sept. 6, 1959, the son of Hobert Van and Roberta Bell Sloat. He attended school in Rock Springs. Sloat was a retired United States Army veteran, having served from Nov. 10, 1976 to Sept. 11, 1979. He also served with the Wyoming National Guard from Feb. 13, 1980 to Jan. 31, 1986. He worked as a mechanic for Mountain Fuel for 10 years until ill health forced his retirement. Sloat’s hobby was fishing. Survivors include his mother, Roberta Sloat of Rock Springs; five brothers, William, Joe, James and John Sloat, all of Rock Springs and Maximillion Sloat of Fort Bragg, N.C.; two sisters, Mrs. Kevin (Donna) Hemstock of Jupiter, Fla. and Mrs. Randy (Diana) Foster; and several nieces and nephews. Sloat was preceded in death by his father, Hobert Sloat who died on June 29, 1994. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 7, 1995 DELMA LILY EDNA QUINTON Funeral services for Delma Lily Edna Quinton were conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28, 1994 at the First Assembly of God, Second and A streets, Rock Springs. The Rev. Larry Jensen of the Life Christian Center conducted the services. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens north of Rock Springs. Pallbearers were David Adams, Mark Adams, Mike Adams, Bruce Hamilton, Larry Milligan, Bob McCaskill and Orlando F. Pineda. Mrs. Quinton, 78, of 1512 Main St., Reliance, died at 12:10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 24, 1994 at her home in Reliance. A resident of Reliance since 1946 and former resident of Oklahoma, Mrs. Quinton had been in ill health for the past several months. She was born March 14, 1916 in Quinton, Okla., the daughter of the late Charles “Buddy” and Margaret Gamble Cooper. She attended schools in Quinton and married James Quinton in Green River in August of 1946. Mrs. Quinton was a member of the First Assembly of God. Her hobbies were crocheting, sewing, crafts, gardening and collecting recipes. Survivors include her husband, James of Reliance; four sons, Earl J. Adams and James R. Adams, both of Oakdale, Calif. and James L. Quinton and Dean Quinton, both of Rock Springs; two sisters, Bessie Robertson of Quinton and Mildred Ketland of Turlock, Calif.; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Quinton was preceded in death by her first husband, John Adams; one daughter, Betty Jo Hendrix; one son, Billy Joe Adams in infancy; two sisters, Margaret Wilson and Myrtle Adams; and one granddaughter, Murna Sue Pratt. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 7, 1995 DALTON YOAK Funeral services for Dalton Yoak were conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 4, 1995 at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel, 263 East Flaming Gorge Way, Green River. The Rev. Michael Scott of the Hilltop Baptist Church conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Yoak, infant son of Jadie Yoak of 645 Schultz St., Green River, died at 3:37 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 29, 1994, shortly after being admitted to Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County from a sudden illness. He was born Nov. 1, 1994 in Rock Springs the son of Jadie L. Canfield Yoak. Survivors include his mother, Jadie of Green River; one brother, Matthew Yoak of Green River; one sister, Jadree Yoak of Green River; his maternal grandparents, Sonny and Bonnie Canfield of Green River; one uncle, Ronnie Canfield of Evanston; and one aunt, Dawn Canfield of Ogden, Utah. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 7, 1995 L. CHRISTY NABOR A memorial services for L. Christy Nabor was conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3, 1995 at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel, 263 East Flaming Gorge Way, Green River. Mrs. Nabor, 46, of 1575 South Riverbend Drive, Green River, died at 3:03 p.m. Monday, Dec. 26, 1994, shortly after being admitted to Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs. A resident of Green River since 1980 and former resident of Martins Ferry, Ohio, the daughter of George and Joan Moake Dupke, Mrs. Nabor attended schools in Ohio and was a graduate of the Martins Ferry High School in Martins Ferry with the class of 1966. She married Eugene Nabor in Green River Nov. 20, 1992. Mrs. Nabor was a sales associate, having worked for Desert Realty since 1992. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband, Eugene of Green River; her parents, Joan and George Supke of Martins Ferry; one son, David D. Smith Jr. of Salt Lake City; two stepsons, Eugene J. and Michael Nabor, both of Ogden, Utah; one daughter and son-in-law, Mikole and Vince Gilbert of Green River; one stepdaughter, Urusula Nabor of Jamestown; two sister, Vickie Henry of Oregon, Ohio and Brenda Miller of Martins Ferry; four grandchildren, Tyler and Dylan Gilbert both of Green River, Boston Smith of Salt Lake City and Sam Gilbert of Roswell, N.M.; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 7, 1995 MARY REITER A mass of Christian burial for Mary Reiter was celebrated at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 3, 1995 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Richard K. Reiter, Gary L. Reiter, Andrew Reiter, Kenneth L. Reiter, David Sturgeon Sr. and David Sturgeon Jr. Honorary pallbearers were Joseph Luck, Randy Luck, Kent Luck and Danny McDonald. Mrs. Reiter, 77 of 1220 Lowell Ave., Rock Springs, died at 10:50 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 28, 1994, shortly after being admitted to Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Reiter had been in ill health for the past several months. She was born Sept. 1, 1917 in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Bozibichar Marcina. Mrs. Reiter attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1935. She married Russel L. Reiter in Green River Sept. 4, 1941. Mrs. Reiter was a retired clerk who worked for the Firestone Store for many years. She was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Russel of Rock Springs; two daughters, Paula Garner of Phoenix, Ariz. and Mrs. David (Sandra) Sturgeon of Conifer, Colo.; one sister, Mrs. Joseph (Frances) Luck of Rock Springs; four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Reiter was preceded in death by two sisters in infancy; two sisters, Angela and Anna Marcina and one brother, Joseph Marcina. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 14, 1995 CHARLEY JOSEPH STOUT Funeral services for Charley Joseph Stout were conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 12, 1995 at the Farson Community Hall in Farson. Brad Thoren, branch president of the LDS Church, conducted the service. Interment was in the Eden Valley Cemetery in Farson. Stout, 79, of 1697 Imperial Drive, Rock Springs, died at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 8, 1995 at his home. A resident of Rock Springs since Dec. 1, 1994 and former longtime resident of the Eden Valley, Stout had been in ill health the past two years. He was born April 28, 1915, in Joplin, Mo., the son of the late William and Carrie Caudle Stout. He attended schools in Grants Pass, Ore., and was a U.S. Army Air Force veteran of World War II. He married the former Helen Tyler Kennedy in Evanston May 23, 1962. Stout farmed in Eden Valley for many years. His hobbies were fishing, hunting, gold panning and traveling. Survivors include his wife, Helen Stout of Farson; one son, Daniel Stout of Kemmerer; one daughter, Marcitha Nelson of Hanna; four stepdaughters, Grace Branson of Wickenburg. Ariz., Barbara Stout of Farson, Linda Sojourner of Casper and Karen Frost of Rock Springs; one brother, Floyd Stout of Salley, S.C.; 17 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Stout was preceded in death by one son, Charles Emil Stout, who died on Sept. 8, 1974; seven brothers, William Zeb, Roy, Gayland, Ivan, Raymond, Eugene and Ralph Stout. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 14, 1995 GENEVIE STEWART WITHERSPOON A memorial service for Genevie Stewart Witherspoon was conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 13, 1995 at the St. James Episcopal Church in Kemmerer. The Rev. Jim May conducted the services. Inurnment was in the Kemmerer City Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers were Joe Mares, Bob Preston, Art Goldsworthy, Art Pitz, Pat Quealy, Phil Steinhour and Bill Mau. Mrs. Witherspoon, 79, of Green River, died at 7:05 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 8, 1995 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient since Jan. 4. A resident of Green River for the past one year and a former resident of Kemmerer, and Lake Havasu City, Ariz., Mrs. Witherspoon died following a short illness. She was born in Helper, Utah, Nov. 25, 1915, the daughter of the late John and Emily Anderson Stewart. She attended schools in Green River and was a graduate of Green River High School with the class of 1933. Mrs. Witherspoon graduated with a B.A. degree from the University of Wyoming with honors and was a teacher for many years. She married Robert Christmas Witherspoon in Green River Dec. 28, 1940 and he preceded her in death Jan. 21, 1985. Mrs. Witherspoon was a retired co-owner and operator of the Lucerne Valley Marina on Lake Flaming Gorge. She was an active member of the Episcopal Church, the order of the Eastern Star and the Pi Beta Phi Sorority of the University of Wyoming. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Jill and Jerry Taylor of Green River; one daughter, Jacklyn Witherspoon of Cedar City, Utah; one son and daughter-in-law, James Robert and Janet Witherspoon of Sandy, Utah; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Gretchen and James Foley of Greenville, S.C., and Patricia and Keith Morris of Modesto, Calif.; and three grandchildren. In addition to her parents, and husband, Mrs. Witherspoon was preceded in death by her stepfather, Arthur Holorsen. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 14, 1995 BETH NORENE HUTCHINSON EVANSTON - Funeral services for Beth Norene Hutchinson were Tuesday, Jan. 10, 1995 at 11 a.m. in the Crandall Funeral Home in Evanston. Burial was in the Evanston Cemetery. Mrs. Hutchinson, 64, died Jan. 5, 1995 in the Rocky Mountain Care Center in Evanston. She was born Sept. 1, 1930 in Echo, Utah, the daughter of Ernest H. and Julia Ann (Robinson) Brewer. She graduated from North Summit High School in Coalville, Utah. She married Orval G. Hutchinson on Nov. 24, 1950. Their marriage was solemnized in the LDS Temple in Salt Lake City Nov. 19, 1984. She was a member of the LDS Church serving as a librarian and visiting teacher. She worked for the U.S. Forest Service office in Mountain View. She is survived by a son, Rustin Orval and his wife, Arlene of Urie; a daughter, Lisa Beth Hutchinson of Elko, Nev.; a brother, Laurel M. Brewer of Henefer, Utah; five grandchildren, Brandon, April, Tiffany, Kyler and Mykel. She was preceded in death by her husband, Orval; two brothers, Hamilton and Aldo; and three sisters, Ella, Deal and Lois. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 14, 1995 WILLARD TENNANT WILMINGTON, Calif. --Services for Willard Tennant were conducted in Alabama. Tennant, 76, died Jan. 2, 1995 at a hospital in Wilmington, Calif. Tennant was a former Rock Springs resident. Survivors include a son, Bill and his family, two brothers and three sisters, including Naoma Hardin of Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 21, 1995 STEVE FRANKLIN KOLER A mass of Christian burial for Steve Franklin Koler was celebrated at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17, 1995 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. The Rev. George Davich of the St. Vincent’s Catholic Church in Murray, Utah officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 16, 1995 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs. The Rev. Joseph Roy, SSS, officiated. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Bobby Koler, Jerry Koler, Ray (Buzzy) Graham, Tony Lockhart, John W. Callas and Mark Lockhart. Honorary pallbearers were George Koler, Jerry Lock hart, Butch VanBurkirk and Charles Trefethen. Koler, 80, of 901 Sixth St., Rock Springs, died at 7:20 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, 1995 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient since Jan. 11, 1955. A resident of Rock Springs since 1946 and former resident of Colorado, Koler had been in ill health the past few months. He was born Jan. 6, 1915 in Aguilar, Colo., the son of the late John and Mary Heinz Koler. He attended schools in Colorado and married the former Frances Ponikvar in Steamboat Springs, Colo. May 22, 1938. Koler worked as a miner in the coal mines in Colorado and Wyoming and later went to work for the Southern Wyoming Utility Company which later became the Pacific Power & Light Company until ill health caused him to retire in 1974. He was a member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, the United Mine Workers of America, the K.S.K.J. Lodge and the Western Slavonic Lodge. Survivors include his wife, Frances Kole of Rock Springs; three daughters, Patricia “Pat” Tomasini, Terry Richardson and Mrs. Tim (Peggi) Daley, all of Rock Springs; one sister, Anna Fitzhugh of Grand Junction, Colo.; five grandchildren, Heath and Slade Daley and Racheal, Russell and Ryan Richardson, all of Rock Springs; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Koler was preceded in death by one son, Steve F. “Sonny” Koler who died Jan. 1, 1991 and three brothers, George, Frank and John Koler. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 21, 1995 JAMES PETER ZELENKA Funeral services for James Peter Zelenka were conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 20, 1995 at the White Mountain Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 3306 White Mountain Blvd., Rock Springs. Bishop Richard Postlethwait conducted the services. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens north of Rock Springs. Zelenka, 97, of 414 Gannett Drive, Rock Springs, died at 9:50 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17, 1995 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient since Dec. 26, 1994. A resident of Rock Springs for most of his life, Zelenka died following a lengthy illness. He was born Sept. 27, 1897 in Hercegovac, Yugoslavia, the son of the late Vacslav and Eleonora Tmej Zelenka. He emigrated to the United States in 1909. He later became a citizen of the United States and was a longtime resident of the area. Zelenka attended schools in Yugoslavia and Superior and married the former Annie Robertson Spence in Rock Springs Nov. 6, 1920. The marriage was later solemnized in the LDS Temple in Salt Lake City on Nov. 5, 1949. Mrs. Zelenka preceded him in death Dec. 19, 1984. Zelenka was a retired miner and mine foreman who worked for the Union Pacific Coal Company in Superior, Reliance and Rock Springs for more than 40 years until his retirement in 1955. He moved to Salt Lake City and returned to Rock Springs in 1972. Zelenka was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in which he held many leadership positions. Survivors include on son and daughter-in-law, James R. and Elsie Zelenka of Rock Springs; two granddaughters, Mrs. Grant (Johnne) Christensen and Mrs. Sam (Kathy) Ryder, both of Rock Springs; two grandsons, Frank Liska Jr. and wife Bobbi of Rock Springs and David Zelenka and wife Cleta of Cheyenne; eight great-grandchildren, Neil, Marni, Amanda and Emily Christensen, Jason and Stephanie Liska and Jamie and Sherrie Ryder, all of Rock Springs; and one great-great-grandson, Jordan James Christensen of Rock Springs. In addition to his parents and wife, Zelenka was preceded in death by one daughter, Eleanor Liska; two brothers, Frank and Josef Zelenka; two sisters, Sophia Bastalich and Anna Novak. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 21, 1995 JOHN ROSS MCTEE Funeral services for John Ross McTee were conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17, 1995 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St. in Rock Springs. The Rev. John Johansen, retired pastor of the Trinity Lutheran Church, officiated. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Mungo Brown, Don Blasko, Bruce Thomas, Kent Johnson, Jim Travis and John Grey. McTee, 86, of 838 Ridge Ave., Rock Springs, died at 12:42 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 12, 1995 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient since Jan. 9. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, McTee had been in ill health since Sept. of 1994. He was born in Rock Springs June 19, 1908, the son of the late John and Nellie Ross McTee. He attended schools in Rock Springs and married the former Sadie Krake in Rock Springs June 20, 1931. McTee worked as a chief operator of the Union Pacific Coal Companies Power House until its closure. He later worked for the Western Wyoming Beverage Company until his retirement in November of 1983. He was a member of the Episcopal Church. Survivors include his wife, Sadie McTee of Rock Springs; one son and daughter-in-law, Melvin and Margaret McTee of Downey, Calif. and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, McTee was preceded in death by two sisters, Nellie Ross and Eleanor Edwards and three brothers, Chester, LeRoy and Jimmy McTee. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 21, 1995 GEORGE EDWARD BABEL A mass of Christian burial for George Edward Babel was celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 20, 1995 at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway, Rock Springs. The Rev. William Espenshade officiated. A vigil service with rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19, 1995 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St. in Rock Springs. Interment was in the St. Joseph's Cemetery in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Cortney Babel, Dusty Druce, Mike Jelaco, Johnny Facinelli, Russell Noble and Jack Spurgeon. Honorary pallbearers were Ray Dexter, Jack Facinelli and Harold Monroe. Babel, 74, of 37 Blair Ave., Rock Springs, died at 6:55 p.m. Monday, Jan. 16, 1995, shortly after being admitted to Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs. A resident of Rock Springs since 1947 and former resident of Superior, Babel had been in ill health for the past six months. He was born Jan. 17, 1920 in Blandburg, Pa., a son of the late Steven and Rose Sutler Babel. Babel attended schools in Pennsylvania and married the former Therese F. Hammes in Superior June 1, 1946. He was a United States Navy veteran who served during World War II from 1942-1945. Babel was an auto mechanic who worked in the area for many years until his retirement in 1985. He was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church and the Catholic Golden Age. Survivors include his wife, Therese, of Rock Springs, five sons, Jack Babel of Carlsbad, N.M., Dr. Stephen Babel of Albuquerque, N.M., and George, Mark and Jim Babel, all of Rock Springs; four daughters, Mrs. Earl (Ginny) Wheatley and Mrs. Jim (Lord) Druce, both of Rock Springs, Mrs. Tom (Ruth) Hanks of Laramie and Patricia Babel of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; two brothers, Steven L. Babel of Rock Springs and Donald L. Babel of Lander; 18 grandchildren: two great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Babel was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister who died in infancy and one great-grandson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 21, 1995 ROGER ANSELMI STANFORD, Calif. - Services for Roger Anselmi were Jan. 6, 1995 at St. Andrew's Catholic Church in Boulder City, Nev. Graveside services followed at the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Boulder. Anselmi, 57, died Sunday, Jan. 1, 1995 at Stanford University Hospital. He was a resident of Moss Beach, Calif. He was born May 10, 1937 in Rock Springs, the son of Ernest and Frances Anselmi. He was a retired law enforcement probation officer in California. He served in the U.S. Navy. He was president of P.W.P. Chapter in southern California (Parents Without Partners), and a member of A.O.P.A. (Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association). He is survived by two daughters, Sarina Anselmi and Carina Anselmi, both of San Mateo, Calif.; his mother, Frances Anselmi of Boulder City, Nev.; one sister, Alice Putman of Kansas City, Kan.; one brother, Ernest Anselmi of Deming, N.M.; two aunts, Mary Reinmiller of Boulder City and Elinor Rio of Olympia, Wash. He was preceded in death by his father, Ernest Anselmi and his grandparents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 21, 1995 KURT DIXON OLSON Funeral services for Kurt Dixon Olson were conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 18, 1995 at the LDS Stake Center, 120 Shoshone, Green River. Bishop David Harmon conducted the service. Graveside services and interment were conducted at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19, 1995 at the Orem City Cemetery in Orem, Utah. Pallbearers were S. Craig Olson, Jim L. Taylor, Jeff F. Hudson, Dean Peterson, Cory M. Olson, Gaylen M. Buckley, Jeff M. Clark and Chuck Thompson. Olson, 34, of 1370 Winter View Dr., Green River, died Friday, Jan. 13, 1995 on the Kincaid Ranch Road, approximately two miles southeast of Green River. A resident of Green River since 1984 and former resident of Orem, Utah, Olson was born Aug. 30, 1960 in Provo, Utah, the son of Jerrold Russell and Donna Mae Wagstaff Olson. Olson attended schools in Orem and was a graduate of Orem High School with the class of 1978. He married the former Debra Diane Sullivan in Green River Jan. 5, 1985. Olson worked as an underground roof setter for Texas Gull SOS Services for the past three years. He attended the LDS Church. Olson was a member of White Mountain Archery, a cub master for the Boy Scouts of America and a Little league baseball coach. He served as an LDS missionary from 1979-1981 at the Baton Rouge and New Orleans, La., missions. Survivors include his wife, Debbie of Green River; his parents, "Jerry" and Pat Olson of Orem; one son, Chase Dixon Olson of Green River; four daughters, Lisa Dawn Olson, Tashina Marie Olson, and Shanai Kay Olson, all of Green River and Kaydee Ray Stoneman of Spanish Fork, Utah; three brothers and sisters-in-law, David Russell and Judy Olson of Orem, Craig and Jan Olson of Smithfield, Utah, and Cory M. and Karen Olson of Pleasant Grove, Utah; one stepbrother and sister-in-law, Jeff F. and Toni Hudson of Orem; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Shelley and Gaylen Buckley of Riverton, Utah and Denise and Jim Taylor of Orem; one stepsister and brother-in-law, Kris and Jeff Clark of South Jordan, Utah; his maternal grandmother, Aston Dixon Wagstaff of Roy, Utah; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Donna Mae Olson; his maternal grandfather and paternal grandparents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 21, 1995 STEVE FRANKLIN KOLER A mass of Christian burial for Steve Franklin Koler was celebrated at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 17, 1995 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. The Rev. George Davich of the St. Vincent's Catholic Church in Murray, Utah officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Monday, Jan. 16, 1995 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs. The Rev. Joseph Roy, SSS, officiated. Interment was in the St. Joseph's Cemetery in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Bobby Koler, Jerry Koler, Ray (Buzzy) Graham, Tony Lockhart, John W. Callas and Mark Lockhart. Honorary pallbearers were George Koler, Jerry Lockhart, Butch VanBurkirk and Charles Trefethen. Koler, 80, of 901 Sixth St., Rock Springs, died at 7:20 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, 1995 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient since Jan. 11, 1995. A resident of Rock Springs since 1946 and former resident of Colorado, Koler had been in ill health the past few months. He was born Jan. 6, 1915 in Aguilar, Colo., the son of the late John and Mary Heinz Koler. He attended schools in Colorado and married the former Frances Ponikvar in Steamboat Springs, Colo. May 22, 1938. Koler worked as a miner in the coal mines in Colorado and Wyoming and later went to work for the Southern Wyoming Utility Company which later became the Pacific Power & Light Company until ill health caused him to retire in 1974. He was a member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, the Knights of Columbus, the United Mine Workers of America, The K.S.K.J. Lodge and the Western Slavonic Lodge. Survivors include his wife, Frances Koler of Rock Springs; three daughters, Patricia "Pat" Tomasini, Terry Richardson and Mrs. Tim (Peggi) Daley, all of Rock Springs; one sister, Anna Fitzhugh of Grand Junction, Colo.; five grandchildren, Heath and Slade Daley and Racheal, Russell and Ryan Richardson, all of Rock Springs, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Koler was preceded in death by one son, Steve F. "Sonny" Koler who died Jan. 1, 1991 and three brothers, George, Frank and John Koler. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 21, 1995 JEANNE B. CURRAN A memorial service for Jeanne B. Curran was conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 19, 1995 at the First Congregational Church, 1275 Adams Ave., Rock Springs. Pat Korhonen, Frank Prevedel and Mary Rynio spoke at the services followed by the closing services conducted by her nephew, the Rev. Steven Watson. Inurnment was in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs. Mrs. Curran, 76, of 1024 Wyoming St., Rock Springs, died at 3:31 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 14, 1995 at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs. A resident of Rock Springs since 1946 and former resident of Superior, Mrs. Curran had been in ill health for the past two years. She was born in Council Bluffs, Iowa, Jan. 20, 1918, the daughter of the late DeVere and Freole Placek Watson. She attended schools in Council Bluffs, Iowa and was a graduate of high school there with the class of 1936. She graduated from the University of Iowa with a BA degree in education in 1940. She married Charles D. Blevins in Council Bluffs July 3, 1950 and he preceded her in death on Sept. 5, 1953. She later married Keith Patrick Curran in Pocatello, Idaho Dec. 30, 1954 and he preceded her in death on March 24, 1980. Mrs. Curran taught school at Rock Springs Junior High School for 40 years. She was a member of the First Congregational Church, the Woman's Club of Rock Springs, the P.E.O. Chapter A.E. She served on the marketing board of the Western Wyoming Community College and was past chairwoman of the Fine Arts Board and past treasurer of the Rock Springs Library Board. Survivors include two daughters, Frances Neeley of Taylors, S.C. and Elizabeth L. Wood of Portland, Ore.; one stepson, Dan Charles Blevins of Sacramento, Calif.; one brother, George Watson of Baltimore, Md.; two sisters, Nadene Evans of Council Bluffs, and Alice Blackford of Omaha, Neb.; ten grandchildren;: four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husbands, Mrs. Curran was preceded in death by one son, John Blevins; two brothers and one sister. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 21, 1995 MARGARET ALICE BRUMMETT STEAMBOAT SPRINGS, Colo.—Funeral services for Margaret Alice Brummett were at the United Methodist Church in Steamboat Springs, Colo. Dr. Steve Burner and Sally Wither of the Christian Science Reader officiated. Pallbearers included her three son-in-laws, Dr. Bert E. Nordlie, Thomas F. Wager and Kevin A Kaehlenou; three grandsons, Curtis E. Nordlie, Capt. Craig W. Nordlie, U.S. Marines, and Sean Wager. Final disposition took place at the Steamboat Cemetery. Mrs. Brummett died on Dee. 29, 1994. She was 84. She was born Nov. 15, 1910 in Rock Springs to Robert Land Margaret J. Francis. She spent her childhood in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School. She attended the University of Wyoming where she earned her teaching certificate. She taught in the elementary schools in Superior Rawlins and Rock Springs and she was a substitute teacher in the Steamboat Springs school for several years. She met her husband, Eldon W. Brummett, while they were both students at the University of Wyoming. They were married in Rock Springs June 13, 1936. They later moved to Denver where he was employed with a certified public accounting firm. During World War II, he was called to active duty as an Army Air Force officer and the family was stationed at several different bases throughout the United States. He was transferred overseas to the South Pacific and Mrs. Brummett returned to Rock Springs until the war was over. After the war, the family moved back to Colorado and on April 1, 1946, they settled in Steamboat. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star. Ladies Recreational Club LRC, and the Lady Lions. She was also a Tread of Pioneers Museum volunteer for many years. Her hobbies were playing bridge and traveling. She was preceded in death by her parents, three brothers and one sister. She is survived by her husband, Eldon W. Brummett; three daughters, Margaret (Peggy) Jane Nordlie of Nevada, Iowa, Jeanne Ann Wager of Steamboat, and Debra Elaine Saehlenou of Denver; three grandsons and eight great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 21, 1995 EDWIN LAMAR PORTER EVANSTON—Funeral services for Edwin Lamar Porter were Tuesday, Jan. 17, 1995 at 2 p.m. in the Crandall Funeral Home in Evanston. Interment was in the Evanston Cemetery. Porter, 80, died Jan. 12, 1995 in a Salt Lake City hospital. He was born May 31, 1914 in Lyman to Joseph Ray and Iva Bertha (Evans) Porter. He married Phyllis Jensen in Rock Springs in 1934. They later divorced. He was a member of the LDS Church. He is survived by two sons, Larry of Tokyo and Dennis of Salt Lake City; one daughter, Cindy Butler of Cairo, Ga.; two brothers, Thorald Porter of Rialto, Calif. and Gilbert Porter of Green River. Also surviving are eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 21, 1995 LAVERNE JUNE CAMPBELL JACKSON—Services for LaVerne June Campbell were at 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 16, 1995 at the Valley Mortuary in Jackson. Burial was in the Elliott Cemetery at Wilson. Mrs. Campbell, 72, Jackson, died Wednesday, Jan. 11, 1995 at St. John’s Hospital of causes incident to age. Survivors include her sons, Robert Campbell and Roy Campbell, both of Teton County. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 21, 1995 ELIZABETH JANE “BETTY” REDDON BETHESDA, Md.- - Funeral services for Elizabeth Jane “Betty” Reddon were at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan 20, 1995 at the Chapel of Mount Hope, Hudson's s Funeral Home, Lander. The Rev. Mike Parr of the First United Methodist Church officiated. Burial was in the Mount Fox Cemetery at Lander. Miss Reddon, 56, La Barge, died Monday, Jan. 16, 1995 in Bethesda Md. after a battle with leukemia. She was born Oct. 9, 1938 in Bairoil, a daughter of William and Bessie Burkett She grew up in Fremont County and graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1957. She spent most of her adult life in the Jeffrey City, Big Piney and Evanston area where she worked as a cook and waitress and provided general house cleaning. Her hobbies included spending time outdoors, crocheting, cooking and caring for her grandchildren. Survivors include her stepfather. Bob Reddon, Hudson; daughters, Linda Wacker, Red Bluff, Calif., Shonda Petersen, Evanston, and Patricia Wacker, Portland, Ore.; a brother, Bob by Reddon Jr., La Barge; a sister, Donna Leiting, Casper; a close companion, Ray Henrikson, La Barge; two grandsons, Travis and Tucker Petersen, Evanston. She was preceded in death by her parents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 28, 1995 ROBERT E. “BOB” MORRISSEY CHEYENNE - A memorial service for Robert E. "Bob" Morrissey was conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, 1995 at the Wiederspahn and Radomsky Chapel of the Chimes, 1900 East 19th St., Cheyenne followed by a concluding military service. Morrissey, 64, of 110 East 8th St., Cheyenne, died at 7:15 p.m. Monday, Jan. 23 at the United Medical Center West in Cheyenne where he had been a patient for the past one week. A lifelong resident of Cheyenne, Morrissey died following a sudden illness. He was born Jan. 4, 1931 in Cheyenne, the son of the late Thomas E, and Ruth E. Lowe Morrissey. He attended schools in Cheyenne and married the former Shirley A. McGee in Cheyenne Jan. 23, 1953. Morrissey was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War. He was a retired construction superintendent. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Morrissey of Cheyenne; one daughter and son-in-law, Pamela and Joseph Jelaca of Rock Springs; one son and daughter-in-law, Timothy and Cindy Morrissey of Laramie; one brother, Fred Morrissey of Cheyenne; two sisters, Margaret Zaruba and Kathleen Lantis, both of Fort Collins, Colo.; three grandchildren, Jason, Lisa and Kara Jelaca, all of Rock Springs, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Morrissey was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 28, 1995 MARIAN D. ROBERT Funeral services for Marian D. Robert were conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25, 1995 at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel in Green River. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Mrs. Robert, 72, of 1325 Sage St., Rock Springs, died at 12:35 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 22, 1995 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient since Jan. 20. A resident of Rock Springs and Green River for the past two years and former resident of Charlotte, N.C., Mrs. Robert had been in ill health the past several weeks. She was born Dec. 24, 1922 in New Orleans, the daughter of the late Maurice and Annette Nicholaus Durapau. She attended schools in Hahnville, La., and married the former Murphy Robert in Westwego, La. He preceded her in death in 1964. A retired homemaker, Mrs. Robert was a member of the Life Christian Church. Survivors include two sons, Kirk Robert of Superior and Kim Robert of Charlotte; one daughter, Annette Wright of Opelousas, La.; three grandchildren, Joshua and Jeremiah Robert, both of Superior and Christopher Robert of Charlotte. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Robert was preceded in death by one daughter, Wanda Bowen and one brother, Rowland Durapau. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jan 28, 1995 MAYODA S. HARMAN A memorial service for Mayoda S. Harman was Tuesday, Jan. 24, 1995 at 7 p.m. at the Hilltop Baptist Church in Green River, the Rev. Michael Scott officiating. Mrs. Harman, 59, died Saturday, Jan. 14, 1995 at her son's home in North Carolina after a sudden illness. She was born May 1, 1935 in Meadowville, W.Va., to Ross and Odamay Simpson. She was a member of the Eagles Aerie 2350 in Green River. Her hobbies were sewing, gardening, reading, crocheting and bingo. She was brought up in the Pentacostal Church and later in life went to Baptist churches. She is survived by her son, T.Sgt Ted Schillumeit, USMC; three grandsons, Michael, Christopher and Mitchell, all of Camp Lejeune, N.C.; a daughter, Doretta Finley and son-in-law Gerald; two grandsons, Joshua and Brandon; one great-granddaughter, Rebecca, all of Green River; a daughter-in-law, Pat Schillumeit; three granddaughters, Carol Miller, USAF in Kansas, Sherry and Anna Marie and grandson, Glenn Jr. of Evansville, Ind.; several cousins, nieces, nephews, sisters and brothers. Preceding her in death were her parents; husband, James L. Harman; son, Glenn Schillumeit, USCG; four brothers, Walter, William, David McDowell and Bob Simpson; one sister, Juanita Simpson; and a niece, Maxine McDowell. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 4, 1995 IRENE KAY ELLINGFORD EVANSTON—Funeral services for Irene Kay Ellingford were in the LDS Ward Chapel on Elm Street in Evanston Monday, Jan. 30, 1995 at 1 p.m. Mrs. Ellingford, 56, Evanston, died Jan. 27, 1995 at her home after a fight with cancer. She was born Sept. 9, 1938 in Scottsbluff, Neb., the daughter of Herbert Garth and Barbara Frances (Brown) Barnes. She married Rudolph H. “Rudy” Ellingford in Evanston June 12, 1956. She was a member of the LDS Church. She worked in the office for Ellingford Brothers Ready Mix. She was a lifetime member of the Girl Scouts of America, and recently received the lifetime achievement award, Girl Scouting’s highest honor. She was active in Cub and Boy Scouting also. She was also active in volunteer work with “We Care Volunteers.” Survivors include her husband, Rudy Ellingford of Evanston; two sons, Kirk G. and his wife, Laurie Ellingford and Clay D. and his wife, Lisa Ellingford, all of Evanston; one daughter, Deborah Jean Ellingford of Euless, Texas; eight grandchildren; her mother, Barbara of Evanston; two sisters, Jody Guild of Piedmont and Loretha Eyre of Richland, Wash. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Kim Marie Ellingford May 10, 1959 and her father, Herbert on Jan. 7, 1992. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 4, 1995 CARLOS JEFFERSON KEELIN Graveside funeral services and interment for Carlos Jefferson Keelin were conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 30, 1994 at the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. The Rev. Steven Todd of the First Baptist Church officiated. Keelin, 81, of 205 Locust St., Rock Springs, died at about 4:30 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 26 at his home. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Reliance and Thermopolis, Keelin had been in ill health the past one year. He was born Nov. 27, 1913 in Advance, Mo., the son of the late Samuel and Mary Herrell Keelin. He attended schools in Benton, Ill. and married the former Mary Eugenia Miller in West Frankfort, Ill. Jan 23, 1937. She preceded him in death Oct. 7, 1983. Keelin retired in 1974 as a mine mechanic for the FMC Corporation where he worked for 22 years. He was a member of the First Baptist Church, the F.O. Eagles Lodge, the B.P.O. Elks Lodge, the Moose Lodge and the United Steelworkers of America. Keelin’s hobbies were hunting, fishing and sports. Survivors include four sons, Donald Keelin and Richard Keelin, both of Rock Springs, Kenneth Keelin of Henderson, Nev., and Curtis Keelin of Reliance; one daughter, Carol Keelin Gibbons of Rock Springs; one brother, Lewis Keelin of Marion, Ill.; two half-brothers, John Bowers of Kentucky and Ollie Bowers of Illinois; two sisters, Ruby Hester of Marion and Irene Summers of Illinois; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Keelin was preceded in death by one son, Carlos E. Keelin; one grandson, Donald Keelin Jr. and one half-sister, Delsie Bowers. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 4, 1995 IDA TARNO A mass of Christian burial for Ida Tarno was celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, 1995 at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St. in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Mrs. Tarno, 70, of 31 Third St., Rock Springs, died at 12:05 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 25, 1995 at the home of her daughter in Farson. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Tarno had been in ill health the past three years. She was born June 28, 1924 in Mosnje Pri Radolce, Slovenia, the daughter of the late John and Frances Kuhelj Remc. She attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1943. She married Robert E. Tarno in Rock Springs in 1948 and they were later divorced. Mrs. Tarno worked as a sales clerk for many years in Rock Springs until her retirement in 1979. She was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Robert L. Tarno of Aurora, Colo.; one daughter, Mrs. Roger (Luana) Ingabrand of Farson; one brother, Frank Remc of Rock Springs; two sisters, Mrs. Wayne (Margaret F.) Johnson and Anna Porenta, both of Rock Springs; one granddaughter, Lauren Ingabrand of Farson; three cousins, Frank Margon of Rock Springs, Penny Henr of La Crescenta, Calif. and Rose Doss of Van Nuys, Calif.; two nephews, John Prenta and Paul Johnson and one niece, Amy Allen. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Tarno was preceded in death by her stepfather, Ingatz Lovshe; two brothers, Felix Remc who died in 1937 and John Remc who died in 1983. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 4, 1995 IRIS VIOLA TAYLOR Following cremation, a memorial services for Iris Viola Taylor was conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, 1995 at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Hillcrest and Trona, Green River. The Rev. Philip Wolf conducted the services. Mrs. Taylor, 43, 1770 Arizona St., Green River, died instantly at about 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 24, 1995 at mile marker 92.3 on Interstate 80 in the westbound lane near Green River. Mrs. Taylor was born April 15, 1951 in Staten Island, N.Y., a daughter of Richard and Hermina Booth Julian. She attended schools in Staten Island and was a graduate of Port Richmond High School with the class of 1969. She attended Western Wyoming Community College and graduated with a registered nursing degree. She worked as a registered nurse for Wyoming Health Care. A resident of Green River for the past 17 years and former resident of New Jersey and New York, Mrs. Taylor was a member of the Emmanuel Lutheran Church. Survivors include her mother, Mrs. Julian of Staten Island; one son, David Richard Taylor of Green River; two daughters, Debra Joyce Taylor of Rock Springs and Lisa Katheryn Taylor of Green River; one brother, Richard Julian, Staten Island; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 4, 1995 THOMAS CARLSON SPRINGFIELD, Ore.—Services of remembrance for Thomas Carlson were Wednesday, Feb. 1, 1995 at 7 p.m. at Major-Frederickson Funeral Home in Springfield, Ore. Carlson died Jan. 24, 1995 at his home in Springfield at 41 years old of cancer. He was born June 21, 1953 in Rockford, Ill., to Carl and Nellie Carlson. Carlson had a long list of honors and had extensive school and military training. Carlson moved to this area from Wyoming in 1992 and had most recently worked at McKenzie Willamette hospital as a certified registered nurse anesthetist. Carlson married Laurie Louise Kellogg on July 25, 1987 in Pinedale. Carlson’s hobbies included racquetball, skiing, biking, archery, camping and kayaking and photography. He was in the US Army from 1978-1985. Survivors include his wife, Laurie of their Springfield residence; a brother, Jerry Carlson and his wife, Lee of Des Moines, Iowa as well as numerous nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 4, 1995 RICHARD EDWARD ELY Richard Edward Ely, 50, of 1697 Imperial Drive Apt. D-10, Rock Springs, died at about 11:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 29, 1995 at his home in Rock Springs. A resident of Rock Springs for 16 years and former resident of Rice Canyon, Utah, Ely was born Dec. 28, 1944 in New Jersey, the son of Richard Edward and Elizabeth Ely Sr. He attended schools in New Jersey and married the former Barbara Ireland in Las Vegas March 17, 1989. Ely was a retired United States Marine Corps veteran. He worked as a tanker driver for Western Wyoming Oil. Survivors include his wife, Barbara of Rock Springs; one son, Joseph Currier of Rock Springs; two daughters, Pamela Currier of Rock Springs and Gina Henseley of St. George, Utah; and five grandchildren. Ely was preceded in death by his father. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 4, 1995 MILDRED SIDDOWAY Funeral services for Mildred Siddoway were conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 3, 1995 at the LDS Stake Center, 120 Shoshone Ave., Green River. Bishop Allen West conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Mrs. Soddoway, 66, of No. 16 Mountain Fuel Station, Green River, died at 2:38 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 31, 1995, at the Desert Springs Hospital in Las Vegas where she had been a patient since Dec. 4, 1994. A resident of Green River for 40 years, Mrs. Siddoway had been in ill health for the past several weeks. She was born April 2, 1928 in Lyman, the daughter of the late Burl and Mildred Lamb Hoopes. Mrs. Siddoway attended schools in Hiawatha, Utah, and married Dale B. Siddoway in Lyman Nov. 2, 1957. He preceded her in death in Salt Lake City June 13, 1992. Mrs. Siddoway was a member of the LDS Church. Survivors include three sons, Ron Clark, Blaine Siddoway and Terry Siddoway, all of Green River; three brothers, Burl Hoopes of Green River, Jim Hoopes of Bridger Valley and Reed Livingston of Price, Utah; one sister, Dorothy Wilder of Saratoga; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Siddoway was preceded in death by one son, Bobby Clark and one sister, Leona Thomas. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 4, 1995 JACK B. HEAVIN The body of Jack B. Heavin was returned to Salem, Mo., for services and interment in the Cedar Grove Cemetery. Heavin, 63, 1634 3rd Est, Rock Springs, died Wednesday, Feb. 1, 1995 at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City where he had been a patient for one day. He was born Dec. 16, 1931 in Salem, Mo., a son of Alva and Marie Bowman Heavin. He attended schools in Salem, Mo. and graduated from high school there in 1949. He married Merlyn Bennett on March 11, 1950 in Salem, Ark. He was a resident of Rock Springs for the past 20 years and was in the automotive business most of his life. He was an outdoorsman and one of his hobbies was spending time at his cabin in Kemmerer. Survivors include his wife, Merlyn, Rock Springs; his mother, Marie Heavin, Salem, Mo.; five sons, Jack B. Heavin Jr. in North Carolina, James W. Heavin, Salem, Mo., Jay L. Heavin, Blaine, Wash., and Jon D. Heavin and Joe E. Heavin, both of Rock Springs; one daughter, Jill D. Lacey, Round Mountain, Nev.; and 13 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his father. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 4, 1995 MARY A. FRANDSEN A mass of Christian burial for Mary A. Frandsen was celebrated at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, 1995 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 6 p.m. Friday, Jan. 27 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Chris Frandsen, Travis Frandsen, Carl Frandsen, Brent Sadler, Kevin Sadler and Mike Smith. Mrs. Frandsen, 70, of 712 Chestnut St., Rock Springs, died at 1:20 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, 1995 at her home. A resident of Rock Springs for the past 44 years and former resident of Green River, Mrs. Frandsen had been in ill health the past four years. She was born May 5, 1924 in Green River, the daughter of the late Carl and Edna Singent Evers. She attended schools in Green River and was a graduate of the Green River High School. She married Carl Frandsen at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Green River Nov. 23, 1950. Mrs. Frandsen worked as a librarian for the Western Wyoming College for several years. She was a member of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Carl Frandsen of Rock Springs; one son and daughter-in-law, Chris and Bille Frandsen; one daughter and son-in-law, Karen Frandsen-Sheridan and Jeff Sheridan; one brother, Eddie Evers, all of Rock Springs; two sisters, Eleanor Smith and Mrs. Glen (Pat) Sadler, both of Green River; three grandchildren, Chris, Travis and Carl Frandsen, all of Rock Springs and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 4, 1995 GREGORY PAUL WRIGHT WINNEMUCCA, Nev.—The body of Gregory Paul Wright was cremated. Private inurnment is planned. Wright, 31, died Thursday, Jan. 26, 1995 at Battle Mountain General hospital. He was born in Casper May 9, 1963 to Charles and Jeanette (Moore) Wright. He graduated in 1981 from high school in Rock Springs. In 1987 he married Sandy Yarbrough in Rock Springs. A concrete worker, he moved to Battle Mountain, Nev. in 1989. Survivors include his parents, Charles and Jeanette of Battle Mountain; wife, Sandy of Battle Mountain; two sons, Christopher Wright of Everett, Wash. and Jackson Yarbrough of Houston; two uncles in Cody and one uncle in Glenrock. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 11, 1995 VIVIENNE P. ERICKSON Funeral services for Vivienne P. Erickson were conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, 1995 at the First Congregational Church, 1275 Adams Ave., Rock Springs. Mrs. Jean Wade conducted the services. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens north of Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Matt Anderson, Jimmy Anderson, Fred Yenko, Dick Dickenson, Pat Wendt and Paul Grosso. Honorary pallbearers were Leonard Hay, John Hay Jr. and John Larrabaster. Mrs. Erickson, 82, of 1105 Wyoming St., Rock Springs died at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 1 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River where she had been a patient for the past seven months. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Erickson had been in ill health for the past three years. She was born April 6, 1912 in Boulder, Colo., the daughter of the late Desire and Josephine Demolin Parbois. Mrs. Erickson attended schools in Boulder and was a graduate of Boulder High School with the class of 1929. She married John Cooper Erickson in Denver on Oct. 24, 1930, and he preceded her in death on Aug. 9, 1977. Mrs. Erickson and her husband were the retired owners and operators of the Erickson-Kent Sheep Company. She was a member of the First Congregational Church, the BPO Does, and the Young at Heart Senior Citizens Center. Survivors include two daughters, Mary Ellen Painovich and Judith Etcheverry, both of Rock Springs; one brother, Max Parbois of California; one granddaughter, Sandra Lynn Barton of Riverton; two great-grandchildren, Peter Joseph Barton and Travis John Barton, both of Riverton; and several nieces and nephews, Tony and Tina Angelovic, both of Rock Springs, Bonnie Thompson of Craig, Colo., Mike Malnati of Greeley, Colo., and Glee Lunka of Bloomfield, Colo. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Erickson was preceded in death by three sisters, one brother and one grandson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 11, 1995 ALFRED “AL” EDWARD SAMIETZ HUDSON—Funeral services for Alfred “Al” Edward Samietz, 66, were Friday, Feb. 10, 1995 at the Hudson Community Church. Eugene Webster officiated. Burial was in the Hudson Town Cemetery. Samietz, formerly of Hudson, died Saturday, Feb. 4 at Los Gatos, Calif. He was born May 17, 1928 in Sheridan to John Samietz and Susan Pilch Samietz. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He is survived by his wife, Shirely; a son, San Samietz of Belmont, Calif.; a daughter, Viki Steele of Newark, Calif.; four grandchildren; three brothers, John Samietz of Lander, Carl Samietz of Rock Springs and Ernie Samietz in California; and his mother, Susan Davis of Lander. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 11, 1995 MICHAEL ALLEN ANDERSON Funeral services for Michael Allen Anderson were conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, 1995 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 900 Hitching Post Drive, Green River. The Rev. Michael Hellman and Bishop Joseph Hart officiated. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Anderson, 26, of 2355 New Jersey Lane, Green River, was dead on arrival at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 8:07 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 5. A resident of Green River since 1984 and former resident of Tuba City, Ariz., Anderson was born Dec. 13, 1968 in San Mateo, Calif., the son of Morris Elmer and Laila G. Cimoli Anderson. He attended schools in Green River and was a graduated of Green River High School with the class of 1988. Anderson attended Western Wyoming Community College and the University of Wyoming, graduating in May of 1994 with a degree in range management. Survivors include his fiancé, Becky Christoffersen of Rock Springs; his parents, Morris and Laila Anderson of Green River; one brother and sister-in-law, David Wayne and Ellen Anderson of Green River; his paternal grandmother, Charlotte Anderson of Aurora, Colo. and his maternal grandmother, Maria Cimoli of Northern Italy also survives; four uncles and one aunt. Anderson was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Adeodato Cimoli and his paternal grandfather, Elmer Merl Anderson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 11, 1995 JOE ERNEST GOMEZ A mass of Christian burial for Joe Ernest Gomez was celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, 1995 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 900 Hitching Post Drive, Green River. The Rev. Michael Hellman officiated. A vigil services with rosary was celebrated Monday, Feb. 6 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Green River. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River with military graveside funeral services. Pallbearers were Ruben Gomez, Joe Gomez, Pat Valdez, Stan Thompson, Clarence Arguello, Dave Maxim, George Gold and Bela Birmingham. Honorary pallbearers were all of his grandsons, Jeremy Gomez, Timmy Jones, Nathan Gomez, Jose Gomez, Martel Gomez, Rusten Gomez, Zachary Gomez, Garred Gomez, Drew Martinez, Paul Vigil and Matthew Vigil. Gomez, 66, of 356 Bramwell St., Green River, died at 3:05 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 4, 1995 at his home in Green River. A resident of Green River for 45 years, Gomez had been in ill health for the past several years. He was born May 2, 1928 in Questa, N.M., the son of Jose Braulio and Fermina Martinez Gomez. Gomez attended schools in Questa and married the former Helen Gold in Salt Lake City. He was a United States Air Force veteran of World War II, who served during the clean-up campaign from 1945-1949. After he was discharged from military service, Gomez worked for the Railroad Express Agency for 17 years. Gomez was a retired maintenance worker, who worked for Stauffer Rhone Poulenc for 20 years. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, the VFW Club and the National Rifle Association. Survivors include his wife, Helen of Green River; his mother, Fermina of Green River; four sons and daughters-in-law, David and Becky Gomez and Gary and Janette Gomez, all of Green River, Ernie and Roxann Gomez of West Valley City, Utah, and Sonny and Debbie Gold of Rock Springs; one son, Ronnie Vigil of Green River; two daughters and sons-in-law, Suzanna and Tim Jones and Laurie and Andrew Martinez, all of Green River; two brothers, Ruben Gomez of Tempe, Ariz., and Jose B. Gomez, Jr. of Green River; three sisters, Cecelia Valdez of Ogden, Utah, Bertina Rodarte of Rock Springs, and Eileen Thompson of Rock Springs; 25 grandchildren; one great-grandson; two aunts; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. Gomez was preceded in death by his father, Jose Braulio Gomez. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 11, 1995 DAVID CHARLES HAINES EVANSTON—Memorial services for David Charles Haines were Monday, Feb. 6, 1995 at 10 a.m. in the Union Presbyterian Church at 10th and Center in Evanston. Haines, 75, died Feb. 2, 1995 of cancer at his residence. He was born Dec. 15, 1919 in Evanston, the son of William John and Elizabeth (Pugh) Haines. He married Hazel Ann Bryant in San Diego April 8, 1945. She died on Dec. 31, 1979. He attended the University of Wyoming and graduated from the University of Michigan. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, a 50-year lifetime member of the Masonic Lodge No. 4 AF & AM, past president of the Lions Club, and the Union Pacific Employees club. Haines was a member of the Union Presbyterian Church. He was an accomplished architect and designed the restoration of Depot Square, the replica of the Chinese Joss house and many other projects during his career. He was also a board member for the University of Wyoming Alumni Association. He is survived by his companion, Mary Aldrich of Evanston; a daughter, Sharon Haines of San Francisco; two brothers, William E. “Bill” Haines and Elwood J. Haines, both of Laramie. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 11, 1995 THERESA IRENE POTTER A mass of Christina burial for Theresa Irene Potter was celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, Feb. 10, 1995 at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway, Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, north of Rock Springs. Mrs. Potter, 79, of 817 Ridge Ave., Rock Springs, died at 5:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 6 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, where she had been a patient since Feb. 3, 1995. A resident of Rock Springs for most of her life, Mrs. Potter was in ill health for the past three months. She was born Oct. 15, 1915 in Springfield, Ill., the daughter of the late Matt and Margaret Stajar Kruljac. Mrs. Potter attended schools in Springfield and married Clarence “Pinky” Potter in Rock Springs Aug. 22, 1936. She was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary. Survivors include her husband, Clarence “Pinky” Potter of Rock Springs; two sons and daughters-in-law, Ralph Joseph and Nadine Potter and John Robert and Mary Potter, all of Rock Springs; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Potter was preceded in death by two brothers, Joe and John Kruljac; and one sister, Mary Bonatto. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 11, 1995 FELIX G. JAMES Funeral services for Felix G. James were conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8, 1995 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Charles Taylor of St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Kemmerer officiated. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Rock Springs. James, 85, of 2060 Fir Drive, Rock Springs, died at 9:35 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, where he had been a patient since Jan. 30, 1995. A resident of Rock Springs for the past 15 years and former resident of Fruita, Colo., James had been in ill health since December. He was born July 18, 1909 in Ryland, Ohio, the son of the late Abramo G. and Rosa Pezzopane James. James attended schools in Ohio and graduated from the Ohio State University in June of 1933 with a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. He married the former Marjorie Mae Pyles in Wellsburg, W.Va., Oct. 5, 1935. He was a veteran of World War II who served with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. James was a retired mechanical engineer educator, who taught metallurgy, vocation and shop at Western Wyoming Community College. He was a member of the Lakewood, Ohio Masonic Lodge No. 601, the Italian American Society and the Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite of Cleveland. Survivors include his wife, Marjorie of Rock Springs; two sons, Deane James of Rock Springs and F. Gary James of LaCrescenta, Calif.; one daughter, Kathleen R. Mahan of Simi Valley, Calif.; one brother, Vincent G. James of Columbus, Ohio; two sisters, Clara Jacobs of Cincinnati and Lillian; eight grandchildren, Karen Hamilton, Karla Rae Custodero, Karyl Kaye Mahan and Celinda Lee Mahan, all of Simi Valley, Daryl James of LaCrescenta, and Heather, Deane and Holly James, all of Rock Springs; two great-grandchildren, Kaitlynn and Amanda Hamilton, both of Simi Valley; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, James was preceded in death by one daughter, Margo Dee James and one sister, Grace. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 11, 1995 FLOYD NEAL HUBBARD Funeral services for Floyd Neal Hubbard were conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 6, 1995 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. John Rice of the Full Gospel Assembly of God conducted the services. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park in Rock Springs. Hubbard, 58, of 1680 Blair Ave. No. 44, Rock Springs, died at 7:44 a.m. Friday, Feb. 3 shortly after being admitted to Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs. A resident of Rock Springs for the past five years and former resident of Indiana, Hubbard had been in ill health for the past several months. He was born March 9, 1936 in Jackson County, Ind., the son of the late Clyde and Bertha Acton Hubbard. He attended school sin Indiana and married the former Phyllis Coleman in Indianapolis, March 30, 1954. Hubbard was a shop foreman who worked for Jack B. Kelley Trucking in Rock Springs for the past five years. He was a member of the First Assembly of God. Survivors include his wife, Phyllis of Rock Springs; one son, Robert Neal Hubbard of Satellite Beach, Fla.; four daughters, Mary Ann Smith and Vicky Lewis, both of Spencer, Ind. and Jennie Carol James and Susan Hubbard, both of Rock Springs; five brothers, Jack Hubbard of Atlanta, John Hubbard and Arthur Hubbard, both of Worthington, Ind., Tom Hubbard of South Bend, Ind., and Don Hubbard; three sisters, Nellie Sloan of Worthington, Barbara of Washington, Ind. and Kay of Green Castle, Ind.; five grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Hubbard was preceded in death by five sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 11, 1995 LARY GILDEN Graveside funeral services and interment for Lary Gilden were Friday, Jan. 20, 1995 at the Fern Hill Cemetery in Anacortes, Wash. Memorial services were conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 4 at the B.P.O. Elks Lodge, No. 624, 307 C St., Rock Springs. Gilden, 61, of 1340 New Hampshire No. 84, Rock Springs, died at 11:45 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 15 at the Salt Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Salt Lake City where he had been a patient since Nov. 4, 1994. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Gilden had been in ill health for the past two years. He was born Jan. 23, 1933 in Anacortes, the son of the late Jack and Grace Lary Gilden. He attended schools in Anacortes and was a graduate of high school in Port Angeles, Wash. with the class of 1951. Gilden had married the former Irene LaVon Hysell Sharp in Rock Springs on Nov. 30, 1985. He was a retired United States Air Force veteran who served in Germany from 1952 to 1956. Gilden was a retired air traffic controller, who worked for the Federal Aviation Administration in Aspen Mountain until his retiremen tin January of 1988, after 33 years of service. He was a member of the Lutheran Church. Gilden was also an active member of the American Legion, the VFW Club, the BPO Elk, the Fraternal Order of Eagles and the Moose Lodge. Survivors include his longtime companion, Irene Sharp of Rock Springs; one daughter, Lori Gilden of Centralia, Wash.; one sister, Patricia Weaver of Edmonds, Wash.; one granddaughter, Tanna Gilden of Centralia; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Gilden was preceded in death by one brother, Richard “Dick” Gilden. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 18, 1995 ALICIA GRACE EVERSOLE Funeral services for Alicia Grace Eversole were conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 14, 1995 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Larry West of the LDS Church conducted the services. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens north of Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Bob Joe Flor, Danny Flor, Dave Eversole, Wesley Eversole, Clint Zambai and Doug Eversole. Honorary pallbearers were Bill Legerski, Jack Waters and Frank Zambai. Mrs. Eversole, 77, of 909 Muir Ave., Rock Springs, died at 5:50 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 11 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. She was born July 21, 1917 in Salt Lake City, the daughter of the late Bernard Herman and Mabel Blanche Jackson Manning. Mrs. Eversole attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1935. She married Clarence Milford Eversole in Green River on Dec. 4, 1935, and he preceded her in death on Jan. 7, 1994. Mrs. Eversole was a member of the LDS Church. She was the past chairman of the March of Dimes from 1968-1970. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Milford and Sue Eversole of Powell; one daughter and son-in-law, Bob and Ira Eversole Flor of Rock Springs, one daughter, Robyn Zambai of Rock Springs; one brother, H.W. Manning of Encinitas, Calif.; seven grandchildren, David Eversole of Northglenn, Colo., Doug Eversole of Redway, Calif., Bob Joe Flor, Danny Flor, Clint Zambai, Mandi Zambai and Tori Zambai, all of Rock Springs; two great-grandchildren, Mike and Alicia Eversole, both of Denver; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Eversole was preceded in death by two brothers, John W. Manning and Bud Manning and two grandsons, Paul and Mike Eversole. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 18, 1995 GAYLE ANN BOYD ARMSTRONG LANDER - The body of Gayle Ann Boyd Armstrong was returned to Lander for services with interment in the Mount Hope Cemetery. Mrs. Armstrong, 47, of 1295 McDougall St., Lander, was dead on arrival at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 8:34 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 13 from natural causes. A longtime resident of Lander, Mrs. Armstrong had been in ill health for the past several years. She was born April 28, 1947 m Trenton, Neb., the daughter of Nathan Lloyd and Loretta Pauline Thomas Boyd. Mrs. Armstrong attended schools in Nebraska and was a high school graduate. She married John Dobson Armstrong. She worked as a scale operator for Gilpatrick Construction in Lander. Survivors include her husband, John of Lander and one daughter and son-in-law, Annette and Bill Breger of Lander. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 18, 1995 THOMAS CARLSON A memorial service for Thomas Carlson was conducted at 7 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13, 1995 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Services of remembrance were Wednesday, Feb. 1 at 7 p.m. at Major-Frederickson Funeral Home in Springfield, Ore. Carlson died Jan. 24 at his home in Springfield, at 41 years old of cancer. He was born June 21, 1953 in Rockford, Ill., to Carl and Nellie Carlson. Carlson had a long list of honors and had extensive school and military training. Carlson moved to Oregon area from Wyoming in 1992 and had most recently worked at McKenzie Willamette hospital as a certified registered nurse anesthetist. Carlson married Laurie Louise Kellogg on July 25, 1987 in Pinedale. Carlson's hobbies included racquetball, skiing, biking, archery, camping, kayaking and photography. He was in the US Army from 1978-1985. Survivors include his wife, Laurie of their Springfield residence; a brother, Jerry Carlson and his wife, Lee of Des Moines, Iowa as well as numerous nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 25, 1995 LAIRD S. BLUEMEL Funeral services for Laird S. Bluemel were conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 20, 1995 at the Full Gospel Assembly, 2191 Century Blvd., Rock Springs. The Rev. James Hasock of the Victory Christian Fellowship and the Rev. Bonnie Rice of the Christ Ministries conducted the services. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens north of Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Chuck Bluemel, Burke Bluemel, Dennis Bluemel, Allen Barton, Danny Fernandez and Nick Gil. Bluemel, 36, of 127 Washakie Drive, Rock Springs, died Wednesday, Feb. 15 at Union Pacific Railroad tole point west No. 766, approximately 38.3 miles southeast of Rock Springs when he was hit by a train while working. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Mountain View, Bluemel was born March 22, 1958 in Rock Springs, the son of Calvin Henry and Mary Ellen Shurtleff Bluemel. Bluemel attended schools in Mountain View and was a graduate of Mountain View High School with the class of 1976. He married the former Susan Hernandez in Green River Dec. 3, 1977. Bluemel worked as a signal maintainer for the Union Pacific Railroad since 1978. He was a member of the Christ Ministries and the Brotherhood of Signalmen. Survivors include his wife, Susan of Rock Springs; his father and stepmother, Calvin and Odena Bluemel of Mountain View; one son, Joshua Bluemel of Rock Springs; four daughters, Stephanie, Lisa, Mary Beth and Abigail Bluemel all of Rock Springs; four brothers, Chuck Bluemel of Sheridan, Dennis Bluemel of Green River, Burke Bluemel of Salt Lake City and Louis Bluemel of Ogden; six sisters, Nancy Zeither of Casper, Christina, Brenda and Rachael Bluemel, all of Evanston, Gloria Adams of Mountain View and Kaleen Greenwood of Sheridan; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Bluemel was preceded in death by his mother. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 25, 1995 JOHN T. BLAISDELL Graveside funeral services and interment for John T. Blaisdell were conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 21, 1995 at the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Blaisdell, 6 month infant son of William and Wendy Barker Blaisdell of 1435 East Teton Blvd. No. 2, Green River, died shortly after being admitted to Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 9:23 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16. A lifelong resident of Green River the child became suddenly ill. He was born Aug. 9, 1994 in Rock Springs. He was a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include his parents, William and Wendy Blaisdell of Green River; two brothers, Daniel and Patrick Blaisdell; one sister, Tabatha Blaisdell, all of Green River; his paternal grandparents, Glenn and Jeanette Blaisdell of Bryan, Texas and Ben McRoberts of Havre de Grace, Md.; his maternal grandparents, Barbara and John Barker of Green River and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by one sister and one cousin. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 25, 1995 KEVIN RANDOLPH WHITE A memorial service for Kevin Randolph White was conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 16, 1995 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A memorial service was also conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church, Grant and Malley Drive, Northglenn, Colo. Inurnment was in the Highland Memorial Gardens in Northglenn. White, 41, of 3280 Roosevelt Way Apt. A, Rock Springs, died at 7:08 p.m. Monday, Feb. 13 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient for one day. White had been in ill health for the past several years. He was born Dec. 5, 1953 in Pueblo, Colo., the son of William Edward and Genevieve Currie White. White attended schools in Northglenn, Colo. He worked as a computer installer for the Bureau of Land Management. White was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Survivors include his mother, Genevieve R. White of Northglenn; one son, Jason White of Northglenn; one daughter, Melissa Yoder of Englewood, Colo.; two brothers, William Edward White, II, of Rye, Colo. and Ronald Lee White of Canon City, Colo.; two sisters, Ladonna Craven of Kansas City, Mo., and Michelle Boffey of Northglenn; and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 25, 1995 ERNEST D. BOLES FERGUS FALLS, Minn.--Funeral services for Ernest D. Bolles were Monday, Feb. 13, 1995 at the Bethlehem Lutheran Church in Elbow Lake, Minn. The Rev. Merne Manor officiated. Bolles, 73, died Wednesday, Feb. 8 in Fergus Falls, Minn. Music was provided by organist Diane Ehlers and soloist Jay Johnson singing "How Great Thou Art." Congregational hymn was "Rock of Ages." Interment was in the Union Cemetery in Elbow Lake. Pallbearers were Arthur Bolles, Gary Bolles, Michael Bolles, Vicki Brown, Steve Brown and Brad Larson. Bolles was born Aug. 8, 1921 in New London, Minn., to Ernest and Nellie (Dilly) Bolles. On Nov. 19, 1946 he married Vennette Martinson of Elbow Lake. They had four children. For five years the family made their home in Spicer, Minn. In 1952 they moved to Elbow Lake. Rolles was a construction worker for more than 30 years, working for McGarry Brothers of St. Cloud, Minn., and Mark Sand and Gravel of Fergus Falls. He was also a hunter and trapper. He retired in 1975 and he and his wife became involved in flea markets and sales and spent winters in Arizona. He was also a 35 year member of the Fergus Falls Eagles Club. He is survived by his wife, Vennette; four children, Arthur and Michael of Rock Springs, Gary of Fergus Falls and Vicki (Mrs. Steve) Brown of Rensington, Minn.; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; two great-step-grandchildren; four brothers, Gene of Graham, Wash., Arnold of Litchfield, Minn., Marvin and Jim of Minneapolis; one sister, Arline of Pine Island, Minn.; a number of nieces and nephews and friends. He was preceded in death by his father and mother. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 25, 1995 TWILA LUND OLSEN PONCA, Neb. - Services for Twila Lund Olsen were 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 20, 1995 at Faith Lutheran Church in Maskell, Neb., with the Rev. Ted Youngerman officiating. Burial was in the Maskell Cemetery. A prayer service was conducted at the Mohr Funeral Home in Ponca. Mrs. Olsen, 64, of Ponca, Neb., died Friday, Feb. 17 at her residence. She was born April 29, 1930 in Maskell, the daughter of Olaf and Emma Colbenson Lund. She graduated from Maskell High School in 1947. She married Henry L. "Dane" Olsen Nov. 1, 1953 in Maskell at the Faith Lutheran Church. They lived in the Lincoln, Neb, area for 20 years before returning to rural Newcastle, Neb., where they farmed for 20 years. They then moved to Ponca where they lived the past three years. She was employed with the Dixon County Assessor's Office for the past nine years. Survivors include her husband; two sons, Randy of Lincoln and Steve and his special friend, Carol Bennett of Newcastle; three daughters and their husbands, Denise and Kirk Kneifl of South Sioux City, Rene and Paul Pfister and Michelle and Robert Finnegan, all of Newcastle; six brothers, Palmer and his wife, Elsie of Newcastle, Parker of Indianapolis, Ind., Donald and his wife Peggy Lund of Rock Springs, Duane of Chicago, Conrad and his wife, Vi of Bradenton, Fla., and Llaurel of Lincoln; two sisters, Charline Britton and Lynette and her husband Ken Vajarsky, all of Hometown, Ill.; 15 grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Claire and a sister, Lavon Lund. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Feb 25, 1995 ORVILE N. PITTAM KIMBALL, Neb. - A funeral service for Orvil N. Pittam was Monday, Feb. 20, 1995 at 11 a.m. in the Trinity United Methodist Church at Kimball. The Rev. Marvin Neubauer officiated. Burial was in the Kimball Cemetery. Pittam, 75, of Kimball, Neb., died Thursday, Feb. 16 in his home. He was born April 3, 1919 at Sidney, Neb., to Harry and Marie Anderson Pittam. Pittam grew up in Sidney and Kimball before moving to Colorado with his family. He married Arra Colclasure April 9, 1939, at Castle Rock, Colo. They lived in Boulder, Colo., for several years before moving to Superior. They lived at Superior for 12 years where he worked for the Union Pacific Coal Company as a welder. They moved to Kimball in 1955, where he drove a truck, was in the furniture business with Tom Lutey and owned and operated Kimball Clothing. He was a caller for square dances for more than 50 years. After selling Kimball Clothing he went to calling full time. They lived their winters in Arizona and summers at West Yellowstone, Mont. They returned to Kimball in 1991. He was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church at Kimball. Survivors include his wife, Arra; son and friend, Richard Pittam and Doris Irwin of Denver; son and daughter-in-law, Donald and Nancy Pittam of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; brother, Kenneth Pittam of Phoenix, Ariz.; sisters, Iva Gausman of Phoenix, Lucile Glahn of Fort Collins, Colo. and Julia Hoke of Tavernier, Fla.; four grandchildren, Gregory, Dawn, Michael and Lynn Pittam. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Earl, Irwin and Hurst Pittam. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 4, 1995 ROBERT L. NELLEN Funeral services for Robert L. Nellen were conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 1, 1995 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens north of Rock Springs with military graveside funeral services. Pallbearers were Gerald Nelson, Vernon Robertson, Bill Miller, Helmut Wise, Leroy Hutchinson and Cliff Shelton. Honorary pallbearers were Tom Covert, Andy Radman, Bill Eden and Solly Eden. Nellen, 47, of 728 2nd Ave. West, Rock Springs, died at 7:05 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 25 at the LDS Medical Center in Salt Lake City where he had been a patient since Feb. 22, 1995. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Nellen had been in ill health for the past one month. He was born Sept. 29, 1947 in Murray, Utah, the son of Glenn and Dorothy Lloyd Nellen. Nellen attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1966. He married the former Linda Covert in Rock Springs June 5, 1971. Nellen was a United States Army veteran, who served during the Vietnam War. After his discharge from the Army, Nellen worked for Mountain Fuel for two and one half years. He was currently a powerhouse operator, having worked for FMC Corp for more than 23 years. Nellen was a member of the LDS Church and a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association. He was a bowler, golfer, hunter, fisherman, an outdoorsman and a mountainman. He did leather and bead work, and he collected belt buckles and guns. Survivors include his wife, Linda of Rock Springs; his father, Glenn Nellen of Thayne; one sister and brother-in-law, Anita and Dan Cleveland of Rock Springs; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Nellen was preceded in death by his mother and maternal and paternal grandparents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 4, 1995 RICHARD D. FARRELL A mass of Christina burial for Richard D. Farrell was celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, March 3, 1995 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 2 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Rock Springs. Farrell, 60, of 1344 Cottonwood Dr., Rock Springs, died at 2:35 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27, 1995 at his home in Rock Springs. A resident of Rock Springs for 22 years and former resident of Tucson, Ariz., Farrell had been in ill health for the past several months. He was born Sept. 26, 1934 in Hanover, N.H., the son of the late Marion Merrill Farrell. Farrell attended schools in Hanover and was a graduate of Hanover High School with the class of 1952. He married the former Eunice Keywartz in Evanston June 22, 1968. Farrell was a United States Air Force veteran of the Korean war. He worked as an operator for FMC Corp for 15 years until his retirement in January of 1995. He was a member of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Eunice of Rock Springs; one son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Donnet Farrell of Rock Springs; one daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Stan Wisniewski of Rock Springs; one sister, Shirley Gilson of Claremont, N.H.; one granddaughter, Leah Ferguson of Huntsville, Ala.; several aunts and uncles including Lewis and Ann Bressett, and Mildred Bressett, all of Hanover, and Ruth McDermott of Lebanon, N.H.; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. Farrell was preceded in death by his mother and his grandparents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 4, 1995 DONALD KEITH INGLE LANDER—Services for Donald Keith Ingle were at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 1, 1995 at the Hudson Funeral Home. The Rev. Jim Urish of the Covenant Presbyterian Church officiated. Ingle, 73, Lander, died Saturday, Feb. 25, 1995 at the Washakie Memorial Hospital in Worland. He was born May 10, 1921 in Quealy, a son of Charles James Wiley Ingle and Isebel Beveridge Ingle. He married Gloria Mae Folston on Dec. 11, 1944 in Rock Springs. He served in the Navy during World War II. He moved to Lander from the Eden Valley in 1959 and worked in construction. Survivors include his wife, Gloria Ingle of Lander; a daughter and son-in-law, Tamara and Charles Barrett, Lander; a son, Chuck Ingle, Lander; two sons and daughters-in-law, Donald and Rosemary Ingle, Sturgis, S.D., and Keith and Cathy Ingle, Littleton, Colo.; two sisters, Helen Sisk, Pacific City, Ore., and Dorothy Andreson, Rock Springs; two brothers, William Ingle, Lander, and Robert Ingle, Green River; nine grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one son, Bobby and one brother, Leonard. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 4, 1995 JOSEPH “GARTH” CHRISTOPHERSON The body of Joseph “Garth” Christopherson was returned to Meeteetse for funeral services and interment. Chritopherson, 59, of 121 Clearview Drive, Rock Springs, died at 1:01 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 25, shortly after being admitted to Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A resident of Rock Springs for 15 years and former resident of Sunset, Utah, Christopherson died following a brief illness. He was born July 2, 1935 in Meeteetse, the son of Joseph and Carol May Robinson Christopherson. Christopherson attended schools in Meeteetse and was a graduate of the Meeteetse High School with the class of 1953. He also attended Seattle Technical School and Boeing Trade Technical School in Seattle as well as the Stevens Henager College in Ogden, Utah. He married Florence M. Ridenour in Bridger, Mont. Oct 13, 1956. Christopherson was a United States Army veteran. He was a communications manager who worked for Commercial Communications for the past 15 years. Christopherson was a member of the LDS Church. His hobbies were camping and fishing. Survivors include his wife, Florence of Rock Springs; his mother, Coral Christopherson of Lovell; five brothers, Carl Christopherson of Thermopolis, Oscar and Rollin Christopherson, both of Ogden, Daniel Christopherson of Riverton and Myron Christopherson of Costa Mesa, Calif.; four sisters, Eunice Dahl Badura of Provo, Utah, Jessie Mangus of West Valley, Utah, Connie Cook of Burlington and Irsi Correia of Clear Lake Oaks, Calif., and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Christopherson was preceded in death by his father, one sister and three brothers. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 4, 1995 MEADIE BOOZER Meadie Boozer, 94, of 1106 Wyoming St., Rock Springs, died at 2:50 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 26 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs where she had been a patient since Feb. 17, 1995. A resident of Rock Springs for four years and former resident of Amado, Ariz., Mrs. Boozer had been in ill health for the past one week. She was born Sept. 8, 1900 in Ozona, Texas, the daughter of the late George Washington and Mary Elizabeth Stidman Rutledge. Mrs. Boozer attended schools in Sanderson, Texas, and married Clyde Boozer in Sanderson. He preceded her in death in 1955. She was a retired post mistress, who worked for the U.S. Postal Service in Amado for many years. Mrs. Boozer was a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include several nieces and nephews including Betty L. Boner of Rock Springs, Nealie Dott of Floresville, Texas and Liz Ozborne of Ontario, Calif.; one great-niece, Jana Doherty of Rock Springs; and two great-nephews, Bert Williams and Greg Smith, both of Rock Springs. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Boozer was preceded in death by one daughter, Carole Boozer. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 4, 1995 PHILIP MORGAN MARINCIC JR. BIG PINEY—Philip Morgan Marincic Jr., 64, died Tuesday, Feb. 21, 1995. Services were conducted Feb. 24. He was born Sept. 17, 1930 in Big Piney, a son of Phillip and Elva Seitz Marincic. He was raised on the family ranch and graduated from high school in 1948 at Big Piney. He attended the University of Wyoming, studying agriculture before returning to the family ranch. He was active in the Wyoming Farm Bureau, serving as state director, vice president, president and lobbyist for the group. He was a member of Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Pinedale and the Knights of Columbus. He was a past president of the Green River Valley Cattlemen’s Association, belonged to the Sublette County Republicans, and served from 1960-75 on the Sublette County Fair Board. He was in charge of teams and wagons for many years at the Green River Rendezvous. He married Karmen Pape May 16, 1954. They lived on the Marincic Land & Livestock Bloom place. Later they lived on the Mamie Ball ranch before they built a home near Daniel and established the Windshield Doctor business. He remained active in this business until ill health curtailed his work two months ago. Marincic was an outdoorsman who served as wagon master in 1990 for the Wyoming Centennial Wagon Train. Survivors include his wife, Karmen; children Kay Rose and husband Jim; Kenneth and wife, Becky; Andrew and wife, Patty; Erice and wife, Laura; and Nancy and husband, Craig. Eleven grandchildren survive: Morgan, Matthew, Erin, Jason, Emily, Amanda, Desira, Kasey, Nikki, Anglela and Sara. He is also survived by his brothers, Donny and Mike, and sisters, Pat Duncan and Helena Linn. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, JoAnne Knapp. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 4, 1995 MANDY B. HASLEY The body of Mandy B. Hasley was returned to Nacogdoches, Texas for services with interment in the Fairview Cemetery. Mrs. Hasley, 86, of 320 Mansface Apt. No. 304, Green River, died at 4:37 a.m. Wednesday, March 1 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient for one day. A resident of Green River since 1982 and former resident of Nacogdoches, Mrs. Hasley died following a sudden illness. She was born March 26, 1908 in Nacogdoches, the daughter of the late John and Mittie Scarborough Bell. She attended schools in Zavalla, Texas, and married Hollis Hasley in Nacogdoches on July 21, 1929. He preceded her in death July 6, 1971. Mrs. Hasley was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include one son, Al Hasley of Green River; two sisters, Ruthie Roebuck of Houston and Florence Bell of Nacogdoches; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Hasley was preceded in death by one son, Charles Ray Hasley. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 4, 1995 MATTHEW ROBERT DRIETH The body of Matthew Robert Dreith was returned to Denver for funeral services and interment. Dreith, 20, of 310 Perry St., Apt. No. 3, Rock Springs, died at about 1:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 27, 1995 in his car at a parking lot at Taco John’s. A resident of Rock Springs since September of 1994, Dreith died suddenly. He was born Jan. 28, 1975 in Denver, the son of Robert Alan and Beverly Karry Drieth. He attended schools in Aurora, Colo., and Denver. He was a member of the St. Michael’s Catholic Church in Aurora. Survivors include his parents, Robert and Beverly Dreith and one sister, Karry Dreith, all of Aurora. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 11, 1995 ELIZABETH E. HOWER Funeral services for Elizabeth E. Hower were conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 4, 1995 at the First Congregational Church, 1275 Adams Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. John Finster of the Union Congregational Church officiated. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Cook Hower, Mark Hower, Bob Hower, Bill Hower, Bob Clark and Dick Clark. Mrs. Hower, 99, of 1707 Utah St., Rock Springs, died at 11:02 a.m. Wednesday, March 1 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient since Feb. 24, 1995. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Texas, Mrs. Hower had been in ill health for the past one year. She was born Oct. 2, 1895 in Thurber, Texas, the daughter of the late William and Ellen Patterson Bartram. Mrs. Hower attended schools in Rock Springs and married George Hower in Canton, Ohio May 2, 1914. He preceded her in death. She was a member of the First Congregational Church and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary. Survivors include two sons, James Hower of Rock Springs and Jack Hower of Maryville, Tenn.; one daughter, Patricia Brooks of Rock Springs; several grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Hower was preceded in death by two brothers; three sons, George, Robert and Bill Hower; and three daughters, Mary Ellen Hower, Thelma Atwood and Catherine McGovern. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 11, 1995 CHARLES R. BLAZEK PINEDALE—A Mass of Christian burial for Charles R. Blazek was concelebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 8, 1995 at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway, Rock Springs. The Rev. Robert Lynch, S.J. of the Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church, the Rev. Fred Wendel of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church and the Rev. William Espenshade of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church concelebrated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 7 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs followed by a Knights of Columbus rosary at 7:30 p.m. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Duce Piaia, Carl Peternell, Joe Kruljac, Vic Zueck, Bob T. Wallendorff and Tony Gosar. Blazek, 85, of 454 South Bridger Ave., Pinedale, died at 6:25 p.m. Saturday, March 4 at the Retirement Center of Sublette County in Pinedale where he had been a patient since February of 1993. A resident of Pinedale since 1973 and former resident of Rock Springs, Blazek had been in ill health for the past two years. He was born March 22, 1909 in Elba, Neb., the son of Frank J. and Rose Jares Blazek. Blazek attended schools in St. Paul, Neb. and was a graduate of the St. Paul High School with the class of 1927. He then attended Kearney State College in Kearney, Neb., where he graduated with a degree in secondary education. He married the former Angela Eileen “Irish” Keenan in Kearney on Aug. 22, 1934, and she preceded him in death on March 5, 1990. Blazek taught schools in Huntley, Neb. and Julesburg, Colo. He later came to Rock Springs. Blazed was a retired school teacher and dean of students for School District No. 1, who worked for many years until his retirement in 1973. He was a member of the Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Pinedale and the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Rock Springs. Blazek was a past grand knight of the 4th degree in the Knights of Columbus. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Jan and John Radosevich of Rock Springs; one son and daughter-in-law, Chuck and Bonnie Blazek of Fort Collins, Colo.; one sister-in-law, Marie Blazek of St. Paul; five grandchildren, John Radosevich and Chuck Radosevich, both of Rock Springs, Jackie Legerski of Green River, Jill Ronen and Beth Blazek, both of Fort Collins; and eight great-grandchildren. In addition to his parents and wife, Blazek was preceded in death by one sister, Rose and three brothers, Frank, Louis and Ed. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 11, 1995 STEPHEN RICHARD COMPTON Funeral services for Stephen Richard Compton were conducted at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 7, 1995 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Monday, March 6 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Shawn M. Compton, Michael D. Matozevich, Joe W. Matozevich, Charles Wilkinson Jr., Larry Graham and Bill Smalstig. Compton, 26, of 214 Agate St., Rock Springs, died Thursday, March 2, at his sister’s home in Chula Vista, Calif. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Compton died suddenly while visiting his sister. He was born March 20, 1968 in Rock Springs, the son of Richard and Judy Matozevich Compton. Compton attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1986. He married the former Kelly Ann Smalstig in Rock Springs July 18, 1992. Compton was a warehouseman, who worked for FMC Corporation for the past six years. Survivors include his wife, Kelly Ann of Rock Springs; his parents, Richard and Judy Compton of Rock Springs; his parents-in-law, Russell and Marylou Smalstig of Rock Springs; one daughter, Taylor Marie Compton of Rock Springs; one sister, Raelynn Compton of Chula Vista; and one nephews, Shawn Compton of Chula Vista; his grandparents, Thelms and Emil Miltnovich and Helen and Mike Matozevich, all of Rock Springs, and Marie Hudson of Madison Heights, Mich.; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and other family members. Compton was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Ray Compton and one uncle, Marty Compton. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 11, 1995 JODY CONNOR EVANSTON—Funeral services for Jody Connor were conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 8, 1995 at the Assembly of God in Evanston. Graveside services and interment were conducted at 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 8 at the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens north of Rock Springs. Mrs. Connor, 58, of 136 Center St., Evanston, died at 11:30 p.m. Saturday, March 4 shortly after being admitted to the Evanston Regional Hospital in Evanston. A resident of Evanston and former resident of Green River, Mrs. Connor had been in ill health for the past two months. She was born Jan. 21, 1937 in Denver, the daughter of the late Wayne and Caroline Schulz Jones. She attended schools in Denver. She was a member of the Assembly of God. Survivors include her stepfather, LeRoy Griffy of Bayard, Neb.; one son and daughter-in-law, Christopher and Launa Connor of Arvada, Colo.; one daughter and son-in-law, “Carin” and Kim Wright of Rock Springs; two brothers, Casey Jones of Hanksville and David Jones of Kemmerer; three grandchildren, Kaitlyn Wright of Rock Springs and Brady and Danielle Connor, both of Denver; several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Connor was preceded in death by one daughter, Laurel Elizabeth. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 11, 1995 CLARA A. PHILBRICK NEWCASTLE—Funeral services for Newcastle resident Clara A. Philbrick, 80, were at 10 a.m. Monday, March 6, 1995 at Worden Chapel. The Rev. Robert Firebaugh of First United Methodist Church officiated. Burial followed Tuesday, March 7 at Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Mrs. Philbrick died Wednesday, March 1 at Rapid Regional Hospital, Rapid City, S.D. She was born Aug. 22, 1914 in Greenbush Township, Minn., the daughter of Charles F. and Della (Cone) Beto. She was a 1934 graduate of Flathead County, Mont. High School. In her early years she worked for Western Electric as a bookkeeping machine operator and later as security clearance office manager associated with the department of defense. In 1952 she married Charles E. Philbrick. He preceded her in death in 1966. During her marriage, she and her husband traveled through all 48 contiguous states, and lived in many of them. Following her husband’s death she worked as a secretary-bookkeeper for Don and Eula Hall and later as office manager for Farnsworth and Kaiser Drilling Company in Newcastle. Mrs. Philbrick’s hobbies included fishing, crocheting, embroidery and sewing. Her specialty was making and dressing dolls for children. Surviving are a ward, Janelle Avery of Stuart, Fla.; a stepdaughter, Pat Farella of Newcastle; two granddaughters and one grandson; and several great-grandchildren. She is also survived by nephews, Burton Beto of Helena, Mont., Les Beto of Omaha, Neb., Jerry Beto of Idaho Falls, Idaho, and one niece, Sally Hackett of Los Angeles. Preceding her in death were her parents, her husband, one brother and one sister. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 11, 1995 MAURINE W. PORTER SALT LAKE CITY—A memorial service for Maurine W. Porter was Wednesday, March 8, 1995 at 1 p.m. at the LDS Chapel in Lyman. Interment followed at the Lyman Cemetery. Mrs. Potter, 74, died Saturday, March 4, at her residence in Salt Lake City where she lived for the past seven years. A former resident of Rock Springs, she was born April 23, 1920 in Bountiful, Utah. She is survived by her sons, Boyd Porter, Don Porter and Doug Porter of Rock Springs; Dennis Porter of Durango, Colo.; her daughters, Kimberly Atwell of Craig, Colo., Joleen Porter of Bayfield, Colo. and Christine Reay of Rock Springs. She is also survived by 26 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren; one sister, Mary Sims of Ogden, Utah and one stepbrother, Grant Likens of Kaysville, Utah. She was preceded in death by her husband, Grant J. Porter and one son, Maurice Earl Porter. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 11, 1995 MARY KATHERINE BOTT HENSCHEID RUPERT, Idaho—Vigil services for Mary Katherine Bott Henscheid were at 6 p.m. Friday, March 3, 1995 at the St. Nicholas Catholic Church. Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 4, at the church, with the Rev. Roger LaChance as celebrant and the Rev. Robb Keller, Twin Falls, Idaho as concelebrant. Mrs. Henscheid, 85, died Friday, Feb. 24, 1995 at her home in Rupert, Idaho. She was born in Rupert July 2, 1909, the daughter of Luigi and Sarafina Rossi Gabardi Bott. She attended the Pioneer School and Rupert High School and liver her entire life in Rupert. She married William J “Bill” Henscheid in Rupert July 2, 1929. Together they operated Henscheid’s Rupert Floral and Nursery until his death in 1978. After a fire at the family home in July, 1979, she moved to town where she resided the past 16 years. She is survived by her children; sister, Dorothy, St. Paul, Minn., formerly of Rock Springs; Angeline King, Twin Falls, Leo (Dodie) Henscheid, Twin Falls, Sister Kathleen Marie (Barbara), Kansas City, Mo., Mary Lou (Ed) Borroman, Arco, Idaho, Debbie (Richard) Poulsen, Burley, Kathy (Gary) Maxon, Vernal, Utah; three brothers, Herman, Joe and Ray Bott, all of Rupert; 21 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 11, 1995 PAULINE RUTH STURGEON Graveside funeral services and interment for Pauline Ruth Sturgeon were conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 9, 1995 at the Centralia Cemetery in Centralia. The Rev. Steven Todd of the First Baptist Church in Rock Springs conducted the services. Miss Sturgeon, 87, of 1325 Sage St., Rock Springs, died at 10:20 a.m. Monday, March 6 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs where she had been a patient since March 1, 1995. A resident of Rock Springs for the past eight months and former resident of Russell, Kan., Miss Sturgeon died following a brief illness. She was born Sept. 4, 1907 in Centralia, Mo., the daughter of the late William Arthur and Ruth Jane Cook Sturgeon. Miss Sturgeon attended schools in Centralia and was a graduate of the Centralia High School with the class of 1925. She attended the University of Missouri at Columbia, and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in journalism in 1929 and a bachelor of arts degree in 1977. Miss Sturgeon was a retired journalist, who worked for several newspapers including the Fireside Guard in Centralia, the Ovid Bell Press in Fulton, Mo., the Columbia Daily Tribune in Columbia, Mo., the Independence Examiner in Independence, Mo., and the Russell Record in Russell until her retirement in 1986 at the age of 79. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Centralia, the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution, the National Federation of Business and Professional Womens Clubs, Inc., the Missouri Press Women, the Kansas Press Women, the National Federation of Press Women, Inc., and the Kansas Federation of Women’s Democratic Clubs. Survivors include her niece and nephew-in-law, Deborah and Steven Todd and their children, Amanda, Eric, and Brian, all of Rock Springs; two nephews, Douglas Sturgeon of Laurel, Md. and Phillip Sturgeon and his family, Natalie and Aimee, all of Sandusky, Ohio. In addition to her parents, Miss Sturgeon was preceded in death by one brother, Howard Nelson Sturgeon. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 11, 1995 RALPH JOSEPH BONELLA Funeral services for Ralph Joseph Bonella were conducted at 1 p.m. March 6, 1995 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. William Espenshade of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church officiated. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs. Bonella, 80, of 814 Seventh St., Rock Springs, died Wednesday, March 1, 1995 at Alameda Hospital in Alameda, Calif. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Bonella died while visiting relatives in Alameda. He was born Aug. 20, 1914 in Red Lodge, Mont., the son of the late Thomas and Livia DeBetollo Bonella. Bonella attended schools in Montana and married the former Margaret F. Green. She preceded him in death on Sept. 7, 1965. He was a retired machine operator who worked for FMC Corp for 30 years. Bonella was a member of the First Congregational Church. Survivors include three sisters, Edith Bonella and Margie deMoreta, both of Alameda and Ann Rogers of Hudson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 18, 1995 MARY REDJAK Funeral services for Mary Redjak were conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 14, 1995 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Redjak, 87, of 1309 Clark St., Rock Springs, died Saturday, March 11 at the Sage View Care Center. She had been in ill health for the past two years. She was born Nov. 21, 1907 in Alfreton, Derbyshire, England, the daughter of the late James and Elizabeth Argyle Noble. She attended school in England. She married Michael Redjak March 1, 1930 in Rock Springs and was a resident of Rock Springs since 1924 and former resident of England. Survivors include one sister and brother-in-law, Kathleen and Max Notar of Rock Springs; two nieces, Mrs. Ruth Fermelia of Rock Springs and Mrs. Maxeen Knipping of Cheyenne; her nephews, Ron Noble Jr. of Thayne, James Noble Jr., Richard Noble and Chuck Walker, all of Rock Springs, Carl Noble of Littleton, Colo., and Roger Noble of California. She was preceded in death b her parents and husband; three sisters, Betty O’Black, Ethel Hawkins and Doris Walker; four brothers including John Noble, James Noble, Raymond Noble and Ron Noble. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 18, 1995 SHARON LEE WEEKS SPOKANE, Wash.--Memorial services for Sharon Lee Weeks were conducted Wednesday, March 15, 1995 at 7 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Rock Springs. The Rev. Walt Silveria officiated. Miss Weeks, 55, of 1018 So. Whipple, Spokane, Wash., died Wednesday, March 1 at Valley Memorial Hospital in Spokane. A resident of Rock Springs since 1969 and former resident of Washington, Miss Weeks died of cancer. She was born Feb. 12, 1940 in Wenatchee, Wash., the daughter of the late Robert and Faye Weeks. She was a graduate of Tonasket High School in Tonasket, Wash. She received her B.A. in education in 1962 and her MA, in 1985 from Eastern Washington University. She was a teacher at East Junior High, a member and past president of the Alpha Delta Kappa sorority and a member of the First United Methodist Church of Rock Springs. Survivors include her daughter, Petrina Weeks; a sister and brother-in-law, Linda and William Inlow of Spokane; two nieces, Shari Taylor of Spokane and Sandi Cheeseman of Portland, Ore.; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 18, 1995 MAE WRIGHT Funeral services for Mae Wright were conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 15, 1995 at the Union Congregational Church, 250 Mansface, Green River. The Rev. John Finster officiated. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearers were Jon C. Brandner, Derek P. Brandner, Jerry Love, Tamara J. Love, Angela M. Brandner and Shauna M. Holbert. Mrs. Wright, 44, of 25 East 3rd North, Green River, died at 8 a.m. Saturday, March 11, 1995 at her home. A lifelong resident of Green River, she had been in ill health for the past two years. She was born March 2, 1911 in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Albert Edward and Emily Nash Preddy. She attended schools in Green River and graduated with the Green River High School class of 1928. She married William Emmett Wright in Moose July 16, 1944 and he preceded her in death on Nov. 24, 1972 in Rock Springs. Mrs. Wright was employed as a secretary for 18 years for the Sweetwater County Museum and she retired in 1985. She was also the secretary-treasurer for the Sweetwater County Historical Society for 28 years. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star, the Golden Hour Senior Citizens and the Union Congregational Church. Mrs. Wright's other interests included the arts, theater and the outdoors. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Lois and David Brandner of Green River and Joanne and Gary Holbert of Hack Springs; two sisters-in law, Grace W. Smith of Ogden, Utah and Evelyn Bucho of Green River; five grandchildren including Jon C. Brandner of Marina Del Rey, Calif., Derek P. Brandner and Shauna M. Holbert, both of Orlando, Fla., Angela M. Brandner of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Tamara J. and husband Jerry Love of St. George, Utah; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband and one brother, Frank C. Preddy. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 18, 1995 JEROME W. KIRTLEY JR. Funeral services for Jerome W. Kirtley, Jr. were conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 16, 1995 at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion, 2nd and B streets, Rock Springs. Cremation followed the services. Kirtley, Jr., 51, of 1016 Windriver Circle, Rock Springs, died at 5:52 p.m., Saturday, March 11 shortly after arrival at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. Kirtley died following a sudden illness. He was born in Wichita, Kan. July 21, 1943, the son of the late Jerome W. Kirtley, Sr. and Betty Jeanne Palmer Kirtley. He attended schools in Boise City, Okla., and graduated from the Boise City High School with the class of 1960. Kirtley attended Oklahoma State University. He married the former Nancy Lee Stamper in Westcliffe, Colo. on Nov. 15, 1969 and has been a resident of Rock Springs since 1977. Kirtley was the owner and operator of the local Pizza Huts for the past 17 years, he was a member of both the Sweetwater County and the Wyoming State Lodging and Restaurant Associations. Kirtley was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion. His hobbies included reading and working with computers. Survivors include his wife, Nancy, of Rock Springs; his mother, Betty Kirtley of Boise City; two sons, Matthew Paul Kirtley of Portland, Ore, and Joshua Allen Kirtley of Rock Springs; one daughter, Elizabeth Jeanne Kirtley of Rock Springs; one brother, Edward Kirtley of Colorado Springs, Colo., and one sister, Constance Kirtley of Ghana, West Africa. He was preceded in death by his father, Jerome W. Kirtley, Sr., his maternal grandparents, Charles and Ethel Palmer, and a great-aunt, Constance Willson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 18, 1995 MERLE DEWITT WILDER Funeral services for Merle DeWitt Wilder were conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, March 17, 1995 at The First Congregational Church, 1275 Adams Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Walt Silveria officiated. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens north of Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Brett Wilder, Kevin Foley, Bob Casper, Bruce Casper, Danny Enam and Mike Bury-Wilder. Honorary pallbearers were Orlie Rounkles, Burl Hoopes, Pat Borzea, Hamilton Smith and Gary Eagle. Wilder, 99, of 1004 McKinley Ave., Rock Springs, died at 10:50 p.m. Saturday, March 11 at his home. Wilder died following a brief illness. He was born in Merrick County, Neb., Oct. 20, 1895, the son of the late William A. and Annie Dehm Wilder. He attended schools in Central City, Neb., and graduated from high school there. Wilder has been a resident of Rock Springs since 1928 and former resident of Casper. He married the former Clara Elizabeth Kidder in Sunrise on Nov. 25, 1916, and she preceded him in death in 1977. Wilder retired in 1960 after working as a freight superintendent for the Mountain Fuel Supply Co. for 33 years. Wilder was a member of the First Congregational Church, the Kiwanis Club and the B.P.O. Elks Lodge No. 624. His hobbies consisted of woodworking, hunting, fishing and riding his snowmobile. Survivors include his son and daughter-in-law, Harold and Dottie Wilder of Saratoga; one daughter, Lucille Foley of Rock Springs, seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren, seven great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, four brothers, three sisters and two great-grandchildren, Shane Rounkles and Tonia Hewitt. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 18, 1995 J. FRANK TUCKER Funeral services for J. Frank Tucker were conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 15, 1995 at the LDS Church, 1250 West Teton Blvd., Green River. Bishop David Muhlestein conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery. Pallbearers were Terry Poll, David Poll, Lee Lawson, Delbert Poll, Chuck Tucker Jr. and Rusty Tucker, Honorary pallbearers were Mike Poll, Chester Poll, John Poll, Jason Posell, Roy Ogden, Brent Carpenter, Steven Heward und Bobby Heward. Tucker, 58, 2510 Wisconsin Court, Green River was dead on arrival at 5:55 p.m. Friday, March 10 at the Pinedale Medical Clinic, Pinedale. He was born June 8, 1936 in Illinois, the son of the late Thomas Sr., and Verda Tucker Sr. He attended schools in Reliance. He married Loa G. Poll in Ogden, Utah, June 1, 1978. He was the owner Operator of Frank's Auto Body for the past 25 years. He was a bowler, fisherman, golfer, camper and snowmobiler. Survivors include his wife, Loa of Green River; five stepsons, David Poll and Chester Poll of Lander, Terry Poll and Jonathan Poll of Green River and Michael Poll of Las Vegas; two stepdaughters, Pam Posell of Layton, Utah and Susan Goodson of Roy, Utah; four brothers, Don Tucker of Copalis Crossing, Wash., Tom Tucker of Primeville, Ore., Ken Tucker and Chuck Tucker of Green River; two sisters, Marilyn Heward of Rock Springs and Joann Tucker of Green River; twenty-nine step-grandchildren and twenty-four great-step-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Richard Tucker and one brother, Edward Tucker. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 18, 1995 MARGARET FRANCES BURRIS Funeral services for Margaret Frances Burris were conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, March 17, 1995 at the Emmanuel Lutheran Church in Green River. The Rev. Philip Wolf conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearers were Keith Dallman, Ken Dallman, Joseph Dallman, Darrell Prince, Jerry Grand Pre and Leonard Bobbitt. Mrs. Burris, 90, of 1065 Trona Drive, Green River, died at 3:30 a.m. Tuesday, March 14, 1995 at her home. A resident of Green River for the past 10 years and former resident of Carlsbad, N.M., Mrs. Burris died following a brief illness. She was born June 19, 1904 in Alamogordo, N.M., the daughter of the late Isaac Sizamore and Easter Jane Burkhead Noonkester. She attended schools in Carrezoza, N.M. She was a member of the Lutheran Church. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Florence and John Dallmann of Green River; eight grandchildren, Rick Caldwell of Little Rock, Ark., Vikki Flores of Tucson, Ariz., Keith Dallman of West Jordan, Utah, Ken Dallman, Linda Prince, Cynthia Grand Pre and Dara Bobbitt, all of Green River and Joseph Dallman of Hanna; 16 great-grandchildren; on great-great-grandson and four nieces. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Burris was preceded in death by one daughter, Sherry Caldwell; one stepson, Fred Potter; three brothers; six sisters and one grandson, Gary Dallmann. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 18, 1995 GARY V. MCDONALD PRICE, Utah - Funeral services for Gary V. McDonald were Friday, Feb. 17, 1995 in Price, Utah. McDonald, 62, died in Price Feb. 13. He was born Sept. 20, 1932 to William Chase and Kathryn Devitt McDonald in Talmage, Utah. He has three children from a previous marriage, Kim, Cheryl and Larry. He married Sharon (Sherry) Rowse, a former Rock Springs resident, Sept. 10, 1960 in Phoenix, Ariz., and the marriage was later sealed in the Salt Lake Temple Aug. 16, 1961. He worked in the Horse Canyon and Plateau mines. His hobbies included fishing, hunting and Scouting. A few of his many awards were District Award of Merit, Wood Badge Beads and the Silver Beaver. He is survived by his wife of Price; daughters, Valerie Johnson and Dalene Alexander, both of Price, and Lori Winn of Colorado; son, Kyle of Hanna; 15 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; three sisters and two brothers. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 18, 1995 ELAINE L. BLINCOE BRANDON, Fla.—Memorial services for Elaine L. Blincoe were March 1?, 1995 at Stower’s Mortuary Chapel in Brandon, Fla. Cremation followed. Mrs. Blincoe, 84, of Sterling, Va., died March 9 at the Rosemont Retirement Care Center in Brandon. She had been in ill health for several years. She was born in Hanna Oct. 16, 1910, the daughter of Fred and Katri Flankki. She attended grade school and junior high school in Hanna, and graduated from high school in Rock Springs with the class of 1928. She attended Barnes Business School in Denver and then worked in various business offices in Rock Springs. In 1934 she moved to the Washington, D.C., area to begin working in the Land Office Department of the federal government, and later as a civil service employee for other government departments. She married Edward Lee Blincoe in March of 1950. She retired after 30 years of service with the government and lived in the Long Beach and Chatsworth areas in California, Mount Airy, N.C., and spent the later years in Alexandria, Va., and Sterling to be with family and friends. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Jonathan and Wanda Blincoe of Sterling; a brother and sister-in-law, Onni and Verna Flankki of Pinedale. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband who died in 1980. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 18, 1995 DAVID GREGORY LOUCKS SEATTLE - A scriptural rosary for David Gregory Loucks was March 10, 1995 and a requiem mass was celebrated March 11 at Our Lady of Fatima Church in Seattle. Loucks, 34, of 4747 Sand Point Way NE, Seattle, was found dead March 7, at his recording studio in Seattle. Loucks was born Dec. 8, 1960, in Seattle to Margaret Pasquier and Allan Lõucks. He married Alyce Tomich of Rock Springs on Sept. 19, 1987, in Seattle. He attended Blanchet Catholic High School in Seattle. He received a BA degree in music theory and composition from Seattle University and studied film scoring and composition at UCLA for one year. He was currently a composer and music production engineer at Alternative Productions, a recording studio which he owned. He is survived by his parents and his wife of Seattle; four brothers, Michael of Loveland, Colo., and Matthew of Windsor, Colo., Allan and Mark of Seattle; three sisters, Margaret and Anne Loucks, both of Seattle, and Mary Dowling, Everett, Wash. He is also survived by his great-grandmother, Loretta Pasquier of Kansas City, several nieces and nephews; his mother-in-law, Gloria Tomich of Rock Springs and two brothers-in-law, James of Seattle and Daniel of Colorado Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 18, 1995 GAYLORD PAUL “CHRIS” CHRISTOFFERSON Graveside services for Gaylor Paul “Chris” Christofferson were at 11 a.m. Monday, March 13, 1995 in the Kemmerer Cemetery. Christofferson, 63, died Thursday, March 9 in Rock Springs. He was born Nov. 20, 1931 in Sandy, Mont., the son of Paul M. and Celia Carston Christofferson. He married Beverly “Beep” Robbins Jan. 24, 1976 in Elko, Nev. He was an Army veteran serving during the time of the Korean War. He worked as a construction steelworker and also had a hobby of building and working with wood. Other hobbies were hunting, fishing and spending time outdoors. He is survived by his wife, Beverly “Beep” Christofferson of Kemmerer; two sons, Mitchell Christofferson of Salt Lake City and Kerry Christofferson of Everett, Wash.; one stepson, James Reese of Evansotn; one stepdaughter, Tammy Woodard of Kemmerer; one sister, Renie Hart of Salt Lake City and seven grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 18, 1995 ROYD A. JENKINS VISTA, Calif.—Royd A. Jenkins, 82, died March 5, 1995 in Vista, Calif., where heh ad lived for the past 20 years. He was born Aug. 7, 1912 and was a former resident of Rock Springs and Stansbury. He worked for the Union Pacific Coal Company as a foreman while living in Wyoming. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Zelma, who lives at 245 W. Bobier No. 98, Vista, Calif., 92083 and two daughters, Sherry and Sandy. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 25, 1995 ENOR M. MAKI A mass of Christian burial for Enor M. Maki was celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, March 20, 1995 at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 6 p.m. Sunday, March 19, at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Pallbearers were Alfred Prevedel, Robert T. Wallendorff, Bob T. Wallendorff, Tom Hutchinson, Matthew Wallendorff and Trevor Zancanella. Maki, 91, of 237 Taylor St., Rock Springs, died at 8:04 p.m. Thursday, March 16 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient since March 15, 1995. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Superior, Maki had been in ill health the past one year. He was born Oct. 26, 1903 in Superior, the son of the late Matt and Anna Bacca Maki. He attended schools in Superior and married the former Anita Galassi in Rock Springs on Jan. 9, 1932. She preceded him in death Nov. 18, 1987. Maki was a retired milk man who worked for the Cream O’ Weber Dairy in Rock Springs for many years. He was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Survivors include one daughter, Joyce Jelaco of Reno, Nev.; one sister, Lillie Shotwell of Cheyenne; one granddaughter and son-in-law, Kim and Mel Wallendorff of Rock Springs; three great-grandchildren, Trevor Zancanella of Laramie and Matthew and Jill Wallendorff, both of Rock Springs and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Maki was preceded in death by one son, Enor Michael Maki Jr.; three brothers, Darmo, Wayno and Leonard Maki; two sisters, Lima and Luli, who died in infancy and two sisters, Elma Kape and Aune Clark, both of Pinedale. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 25, 1995 LOUISE J. PUCHOWSKI A mass of Christian burial for Louise J. Puchowski was celebrated at 9 a.m. Saturday, March 18, 1995 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Friday, March 17 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment was in the paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Mrs. Puchowski, 89, of 1445 Uinta, Green River, died at 8:50 p.m. Monday, March 13 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient since March 11, 1995. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Puchowski had been in ill health the past several years. She was born June 23, 1905 in Slovenia, the daughter of the late Ignac and Helen Lipar Garnick. She attended schools in Diamondville and married Thomas Puchowski in Rock Springs. He preceded her in death She was a member of the SNPJ Lodge and the Roman Catholic Church. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Helen and James Abeyta of Rock Springs; two brothers, Frank and Notsie Garnick, both of Deer Lodge, Mont.; one sister, Jessie Plant of Hamilton, Mont.; two grandchildren, Fred Abeyta of Toketee, Ore., and Helen Maestas of Rock Springs; six great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Puchowski was preceded in death b one son, Tom Puchowski; one brother, Henry Garnick and one sister, Helen Fedor. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 25, 1995 MARY C. PUTZEL Graveside funeral services and interment for Mary C. Putzel were conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 21, 1995 at the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. The Rev. Fred Wendel of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church officiated. Miss Putzel, 94, of 29 Blair Ave. No. 1, Rock Springs, died at 1:30 a.m. Thursday, March 16 at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Miss Putzel had been in ill health for the past four years. She was born Dec. 10, 1900 in Butte, Mont., the daughter of the late Frank and Frances Boice Putzel. She attended schools in Montana and was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. In addition to her parents, Miss Putzel was preceded in death by five brothers, Frank Jr., John Joseph, Albin and Carl Putzel and four sisters, Mary, Annie, Rose and Emma Putzel. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 25, 1995 WILLIAM LEE “WILD BILL” TOMASINI Funeral services for William Lee “Wild Bill” Tomasini were conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 22, 1995 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St. in Rock Springs. Ray Overy conducted the services. Cremation followed. Honorary pallbearers were Harold Monroe, Don Eglert, Ed Varley, Roger Varley, Ron Bertoncelj and Paul Perez. Tomasini, 61, of 1716 B. Ave., Urie, died at 8:10 p.m. Saturday, March 18 at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs. A resident of Urie the past six months and former longtime resident of Rock Springs and Point of Rocks, Tomasini had been in ill health since November. He was born June 9, 1933 in Winton, the son of Lidio and Velma Cook Tomasini. He attended schools in Rock Springs and married the former Verda Jean Adams in Elko, Nev., on July 30, 1977. She preceded him in death April 16, 1989. Tomasini was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and was a retired signal maintainer for the Union Pacific Railroad where he worked for 43 years. Survivors include his father and stepmother, Lido and Irene Tomasini of Bakersfield, Calif.; two sons, Ronald Lee Tomasini of Urie and Donald LeRoy Tomasini of Billings, Mont.; one daughter, Cynthia Lou Hemker of Urie; two stepdaughters, Toni Maestas and Juanita, both of Rock Springs; one brother and sister-in-law, Carl and Bobbi Tomasini of Rock Springs; one stepson, Pat Loisate of Rock Springs; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Kathy and George Foster and Marlene and Wayne Stephenson, all of Rock Springs; three grandchildren, Justin Hemker and wife, Casey of Green River, Jason Tomasini or Rock Springs and Gerald Hemker of Urie and two nephews, Bill and Bob Foster. I addition to his wife, Tomasini was preceded in death by his mother and one son, William Louis Tomasini. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 25, 1995 FRED G. LUCERO PADUCAH, Ky.—Graveside services for Fred G. Lucero were at 2:30 p.m. Monday, March 20, 1995 at Woodlawn Memorial Gardens in Paducah, Ky. Lucero, 97, of Paducah, died at 4 p.m. Saturday, March 18 at his home. He was a native of Rock Springs who moved to Paducah in 1993. He was a coal miner and was a member of the United Mine Workers of America. He is survived by one stepson, Rev. Ed Trammell and three step-grandchildren, Deborah Loe, Larry Trammell and Darrell Trammell, all of Paducah and seven step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Rose Lucero and his wife, Caroline Trammell Lucero. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 25, 1995 FLORENCE MARTHA LAMB STEELL EVANSTON—Funeral services for Florence Martha Lamb Steell were Thursday, March 23, 1995 at 11 a.m. in the Crandall Funeral Home in Evanston. Interment was in the Fort Bridger Cemetery. Mrs. Steell, 84, died March 19, 1995 in the Evanston Regional Hospital. She was born March 17, 1911 in Evanston, the daughter of Conrad and Martha (Hysell) Rasmussen. She married William Marvin Lamb on March 16, 1926 in Evanston. He preceded her in death in 1957. She later married Don Steell in 1965 in Nevada. He also preceded her in death in 1983. Mrs. Steell was a member of the LDS Church. She is survived by six sons, Mickey Lamb, Del Lamb and Jack Lamb, all of Mountain View, Frank Lamb and Dean Lamb, both of Evanston and Ralph Lamb of Rock Springs; four daughters, Emma Hutchinson, Jessie Monroe and Edith Brown, all of Evanston and Zella White of Milford, Utah; five brothers, Roy Rasmussen of Mountain View, George Rasmussen of Walden, Colo., Lee Rasmussen and Clarence Rasmussen, both of Sheridan and Lester Rasmussen of Fort Bridger; two sisters, Dorothy Rasmussen and Marie Hicks, both of Evanston; 38 grandchildren; 76 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. In addition to her husbands, Mrs. Steell was preceded in death by one son and two daughters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Mar 25, 1995 VIVIAN L. VASOLD GREELEY, Colo.—Memorial services for Vivian L. Vasold were conducted in Michigan at the Vasold Cemetery March 20, 1995. Mrs. Vasold, 87, a resident of Greeley, Colo., formerly of Rock Springs, died March 2 after a short illness. She was born March 20, 1907 to Ella and Laurin Boyce in New Hampton, Iowa. She attended high school in New Hampton, where she was valedictorian of her class. She received her teaching certificate from Eastern Michigan University and a B.S. degree from Wayne State University in Michigan. She taught one year in a rural one-room school house in Iowa and in various school districts in Michigan for 21 years. In 1940 she married Carl A. Vasold, who preceded her in death in 1991. She was a member of the Michigan Public School Employees Retirement Board and Michigan Education Association. Mrs. Vasold moved to Rock Springs in 1993 and lived with her daughter, Trudi Werner, and son-in-law, Dr. Michael Werner, recently deceased. She was affiliated with the Methodist Church. She moved to Greeley in January 1995. According to her wishes, she was cremated. She is survived by her son, Paul Vasold of Defiance, Ohio; daughter, Trudi Werner of Greeley; grandchildren, Lance, Kurt, Kraig and Karla Werner of Greeley and Ashley Vasold of New Orleans; one great-granddaughter, Charlessey Larsen of Rock Springs. She was preceded in death by a brother, Paul Boyce. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 1, 1995 MELBA KATHERINE THRASHER Graveside funeral services and interment for Melba Katherine Thrasher were conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, March 27, 1995 at the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Bishop David Muhlestein of the LDS Church conducted the services. Mrs. Thrasher, 76, of 1445 Uinta Drive, Green River, died at 2:59 a.m. Thursday, March 23 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River. A longtime resident of Sweetwater County, Mrs. Thrasher had been in ill health the past several years. She was born March 31, 1918 in Montpelier, Idaho, the daughter of the late William and Olive Johnston Dunn. She attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1936. She attended the University of Wyoming and married Alton Thrasher in Rock Springs. He preceded her in death on Nov. 10, 1973. Mrs. Thrasher worked as the assistant souvenir manager at Little America for many years. She was a member of the LDS Church. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Shelley and Keith Ramon of Green River; one daughter, DeEtte Brad of Bisbee, Ariz.; one brother, Wendell Dunn of Salt Lake City; three sisters, Marjean Steed of Centerville, Utah, Elma Martindale of Salt Lake City and Twila Guymon of Atlanta; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Thrasher was preceded in death by one sister and one brother. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 1, 1995 RECIE OPAL JACKSON KIRBY SALT LAKE CITY-- Funeral services for Recie Opal Jackson Kirby, 87, of Rock Springs, were held Mar. 25 at the Vase Funeral Home in Rock Springs. Interment was in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Leland Draney, Timothy Reese, Evan Reese, Gregory Chancey, Brent Skorcz and Travis Chancey. Mrs. Kirby, 87, died at St. Mark's Hospital in Salt Lake City, on March 21 of natural causes. She was born June 11, 1907 on a farm near Burton, Howard County, Mo. to John Abner and Nettie Price Robb Jackson. She married Virgil Raymond Kirby June 17, 1925 at Higbee, Mo. She is survived by two daughters, Ruth Reese of Salt Lake City and Virgie LaRocque of Glenrock; one son, Bob Kirby; 18 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; one sister, Trecie Yancey of Mexico, Mo.; three nieces and two nephews.  She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, three brothers and two sons-in-law. She lived in Rock Springs for 50 years. She lived in Salt Lake for the past three years. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 1, 1995 PAUL ROBERT REUTER A mass of Christian burial for Paul Robert Reuter was celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, March 28, 1995 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Monday, March 27 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Pallbearers were Silvio Pedri, William Shuster, Joseph Toly, Richard “Doc” Wales, Hershel Durnil and Julian Vigil. Honorary pallbearer was Johnnie Peppinger. Reuter, 73, of 1365 Alpine St., Rock Springs, died at 7:36 a.m. Friday, March 24, 1995 at St. Mark’s Hospital in Salt Lake City where he had been a patient for the past 10 days. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Reliance, Reuter had been in ill health the past one year. He was born Jan. 22, 1922 in Higbee, Mo., the son of the late Julius “Dutch” and Louise Lewis Reuter. He attended schools in Reliance and was a graduate of Reliance High School with the class of 1940. Reuter was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He married the former Frances Toly in Rock Springs May 6, 1943. Reuter retired in 1985 as a mine maintenance man. He worked for the FMC Corporation for 20 years. He was a member of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church and the Catholic Golden Age. Survivors include his wife, Frances Reuter of Rock Springs; one son, Paul and wife Joanne Reuter of Rock Springs; one daughter, Judi and husband, John Angelovich of Salt Lake City; one brother and sister-in-law, John and Gwen Reuter of Grand Junction, Colo.; five grandchildren, Peter Zanetti of Rock Springs, Christopher Angelovich, Adam Angelovich, Jon Josef Angelovich, all of Salt Lake City, and Julie Reuter of Rock Springs; four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 1, 1995 KENNETH DEAN SCOTT SR. Funeral services for Kenneth Dean Scott Sr. were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, March 27, 1995 at the First United Methodist Church, 1515 Edgar, Rock Springs. The Rev. Walt Silveria officiated. Entombment was in the Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers were Wayne Thomas, Serafino Rauzi, George Searle, Roger Gunyan, Ray Inglehart and Ishi Miyaki. Honorary pallbearers were L.W. Haines, Richard Gunyan, Bill Hianes, Bob Haines, Bill Domson, Jim Rodgers, Glenn Scott, Ronald Scott, Shawn Scott and Larry Beers. Scott, 68, of 1126 Converse Court, Rock Springs, died at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, March 23 at his home. A resident of Rock Springs since 1949, Scott had been in ill health the past one year. He was born July 11, 1926 in Nampa, Idaho, the son of Charles and Leatha Andrus Scott. He attended schools in Idaho and was a graduate of Nampa High School with the class of 1944. He married the former Arlene “Nuce” Miller in Rock Springs Feb. 1, 1950 and she preceded him in death Aug. 5, 1988. Scott owned and operated the S and S Dozer Service in Rock Springs for many years. He also operated Poor Man’s Bingo in Rock Springs for four years. Survivors include his mother, Leatha Scott, of Nampa; three sons, Dean Scott, Darell D. Scott and Kenneth D. Scott Jr., all of Rock Springs; one daughter, Shelly Brenden of Rock Springs; two brothers, Raymond and Harold Scott, both of Nampa; one sister, Vera Ann Davison of Caldwell, Idaho; nine grandchildren; one great-grandson and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, Scott was preceded in death by his father. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 1, 1995 CINDY LEE DAVIES Funeral services for Cindy Lee Davies were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 28, 1995 at the Green River Alliance Church, 520 Wilkes Drive, Green River. The Rev. Ted York of the Green River Bible Baptist Church conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearers were Brad Riley, Kim Overton, Kerry Overton, Rick Zamora, Justin Lee and Tom Pabian. Mrs. Davies, 36, of 285 Trail Drive, Green River, died at 8:30 a.m. Friday, March 24 at her home. A resident of Green River for the past 12 years and former resident of Pocatello, Idaho, Mrs. Davies had been in ill health the past five years. She was born April 14, 1958 in Pocatello, the daughter of Orval and Marian Cook Overton. She attended schools in Pocatello and was a graduate of Highland High School in Pocatello with the class of 1976. Mrs. Davies graduated from Western Wyoming College with an associate of business degree. She married Timothy Ray Davies in Pocatello March 3, 1979. Mrs. Davies was a financial aid specialist at Western Wyoming College where she worked for three years. Mrs. Davies attended the Green River Alliance Church and the Green River Bible Baptist Church. Her hobbies were exercising, water skiing, tennis, downhill skiing, camping and boating with her family. She also participated in Bible study. Survivors include her husband, Timothy Davies of Green River; her parents, Orval and Marian Overton of Pocatello; mother and father-in-law, Juanita and Kay Davies of Pocatello; one son, Cassidy James Davies and one daughter, Megan Michelle Davies, both of Green River; one brother, Charles Kerry Overton of Boise, Idaho; one brother and sister-in-law, Orval Kim and Kathy Overton of Pocatello, one sister and brother-in-law, Ellen and Brad Riley of Sparks, Nev.; three sisters-in-law, Mrs. Justin (Sandy) Lee of Salt Lake City, Mrs. Rick (Penny) Zamora of Pocatello and Mrs. Kim (Kathy) Overton; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her grandparents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 1, 1995 DAVIDE G. BERTAGNOLLI A mass of Christian burial for Davide G. Bertagnolli was celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 30, 1995 at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway, Rock Springs. The Rev. William Espenshade officiated. A vigil service with rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 29 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Bertagnolli, 83, of 212 R St., Rock Springs, died at 8:22 a.m. Sunday, March 26 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient since March 20, 1995. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Superior, Bertagnolli had been in ill health the past several years. He was born May 1, 1911 in Fondo, Trento, Tyrol, Austria, the son of the late Francesco and Giuseppina Blazinol Bertagnolli. He attended schools in Austria and married the former Mary Guariz at the St. Charles Boremeo Catholic Church in Superior Jan. 14, 1939. Bertagnolli was a retired coal miner who worked for the Union Pacific Coal Company for many years. He also worked as a surveyor for the Union Pacific Natural Resources for several years. He was a member of the Sigma tau Epsilon and the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Mary Bertagnolli of Rock Springs; two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Pamela Jo) Stuvek of Anchorage, Alaska, and Mrs. Richard (JoAnn) Robertson of Rock Springs; two sisters, Lena Profaizer and Anna Blasino, both of Fondo, Trento, Italy; two grandchildren, Chris Stuvek of Seattle and Dawn Stuvek of Anchorage; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Bertagnolli was preceded in death by a twin sister, Rachel; three brothers, Frank, Louis and Livio Bertagnolli; and one sister, Ida Christanelli. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 1, 1995 EDNA SKINNER A mass of Christian burial for Edna Skinner was celebrated at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 30, 1994 at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. The Rev. William Espenshade officiated. A vigil service with rosary was celebrated at 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 29 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Ron Ronick, Gary DeBernardi, Bob DeBernardi, Joe DeBernardi, Brent Costantino and Tom Thomas. Mrs. Skinner, 89, of 331 “I” St., No. 2, Rock Springs, died at about 6 a.m. Tuesday, March 28 at her home. A resident of Rock Springs since 1939 and former resident of Superior and Roosevelt, Utah, Mrs. Skinner had been in ill health the past three years. She was born Sept. 23, 1905 in Superior, the daughter of the late Max and Caroline Frank Rauzi. She attended schools in Superior and married DeAlton Skinner in Rock Springs in 1927. He preceded her in death in 1939. Mrs. Skinner retired as a hostess from the Howard’s Café in Rock Springs in 1962 where she had worked for 22 years. She was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Shirley Connor of Rock Springs; two granddaughters, Colleen Thomas and Cathy Ronick and husband, Ron of Rock Springs; four great-grandchildren, Mike, Shaun, Ashley and Brian, all of Rock Springs; one niece, Carreen Porter and one nephew, Ken Carmichael. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Skinner was preceded in death by one son, Dee Skinner, who died at birth, four sisters and one brother. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 1, 1995 CHRISTOPHER RYAN WHITACKER A mass of Christian burial for Christopher Ryan Whitacker was celebrated Friday, March 31, 1995 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was recited Thursday at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment was in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Whitaker, 15, 1700 Swanson Drive No. 17, died Sunday, March 27, shortly after being admitted to Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. According to Sweetwater County Coroner Dale S. Majhanovich, Whitacker was the passenger in a pickup traveling on the Belt Loop between Donalynn Drive and Marchant Street. The vehicle wrecked, rolling two times and ejecting Whitacker. The accident occurred about 10:49 p.m. Sunday. Whitacker was born Oct. 9, 1979 in Fresno, Calif., the son of Rocky L. and Lillian Ann Vargas Whitacker. He attended schools in Hanford, Calif., and Rock Springs and was a ninth grader at East Junior High School. His hobbies included lifting weights and playing baseball. He was a member of the Saints Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Survivors include his parents, Rocky L. and Lillian A. Whitacker, Rock Springs; one brother, Nicholas Matthew Whitacker of Rock Springs; his paternal grandparents, Dennis Whitacker and Dorothy O’Neal, both of Fresno, and Bonnie Robinson of Hanford; his maternal grandparents, Joe R. Vargas of Clovis, Calif., and Angie M. Vargas, Hanford; several aunts, uncles and cousins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 1, 1995 VIETTA KINDLER BORINO SANDY, Utah - Funeral services for Vietta Kindler Borino were Saturday, March 25, 1995 at 2 p.m. at the Larkin Sunset Gardens Chapel, 10600 South 1700 East, in Sandy, Utah. Interment was in the Larkin Sunset Gardens. Mrs. Borino, 47, died March 19, 1995 at her home in Sandy after a fight with a brain tumor. She was born June 17, 1947 in Evanston to Alvin and Dorothy Kindler. She was the second youngest of 11 children. She graduated from Evanston High School in 1965 and married Wayne Borino of Kemmerer Sept. 11, 1965. She is survived by her husband; three daughters, JoNel and Russ Childs of Riverton, Utah; Jana and Dan Coleman of Palmer, Alaska, Tara and Mike Gilgen of West Valley, Utah; three grandchildren, Chelsie Childs, JenYev Coleman and Mitchell Gilgen; four brothers, Norbert of Virginia, Keith, JaeDee and Tom, all of Wyoming; five sisters, Janice, Ronda and Twyla, all of Wyoming, and Raeoma and Ila, both of Utah; and numerous nephews and nieces. She was preceded in death by her mother, father and one sister, Patty. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 1, 1995 CHARLES M. “CHUCK” JULIAN KEMMERER - Funeral services for Charles Melvin "Chuck" Julian were Wednesday, March 29, 1995 at 1 p.m. in the St. James Episcopal Church in Kemmerer. Interment followed in the Kemmerer Cemetery. Julian, 82, died March 26 at his residence. He was born March 29, 1912 in Fossil, the son of William M and Mary Jane (Cook) Julian. He married Ruth Esedelle Gerber in Evanston Sept. 25, 1977. He was a member of the Episcopal church, the Elks Lodge for 46 years, and the Eagles. He served as a Lincoln County commissioner for 12 years. He was a member of the Wyoming Wool Growers Association His hobbies were hunting, fishing and being outdoors. He is survived by his wife, Ruth, of Kemmerer; stepsons, Steven J. Esterholdt of Ontario, Ore., and Eric E. Esterholdt of Cokeville; stepdaughter, Bonnie Ruth Larson of Cokeville; brothers, Don Julian of Rock Creek and Vic Julian of Kemmerer; and many nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 1, 1995 MARILYN ELLA MEEKS EVANSTON - Graveside services for Marilyn Ella Meeks were conducted Friday, March 31, 1995 at 2 p.m. in the Evanston City Cemetery. Mrs. Meeks. 58, died March 28 at the Evanston Regional Hospital. Mrs. Meeks was born June 2, 1936 in Evanston to Virgil and Ella (Whittaker) Rufi. Mrs. Meeks worked as a school aid Mrs. Meeks was married Jan. 22, 1960 to Bud M. Meeks in Kemmerer. She was a member of the LDS Church. Mrs. Meeks was preceded in death by her husband and both parents. Survivors include two sons, Kelly G. King of Anchorage, Alaska and Kody Leon Meeks of Rock Springs; one daughter, Koy D. Meeks of Rock Springs; five grandchildren, Kanee King, Kayla King, Karissa King, all of Anchorage and Kila Meeks and Jionna Meeks, both of Rock Springs; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Dr. and Mrs. Virgie Greene Rufi of Pocatello, Idaho and Mr. and Mrs. Larry J. Rufi of Evanston. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 1, 1995 ROBERT GLEN MYERS SALT LAKE CITY--A memorial service for Robert Glen Myers was Wednesday, March 29, 1995 at noon at Larkin Mortuary, 260 East South Temple, Salt Lake City Interment was at the Boulder Cemetery. Myers, age 69, died March 25 as a result of congestive heart failure. He was born Oct. 17, 1925 to Elwell (Pete) and Vivian Pugh Myers in Rock Springs. He married Grace Anne Murphy Aug. 19, 1951. She died April 29, 1958. He later married Lois Clark Scharf Jan. 12, 1978 at their home in Salt Lake City. He was a veteran of World War II who graduated from Colorado School of Mines in 1950 as a petroleum engineer. He worked for Mountain Fuel, Wexpro and Celcius for 36 years. He retired July 1, 1986 as vice president of production and drilling. He was active in many civic organizations in Rock Springs. He served as president of the chamber of commerce in 1975 and 1976. Myers served on the airport board and various other organizations. He had been a member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers for more than 30 years. He was a charter member of the East Fork Rod and Gun Club near Boulder since 1959, where Myers and his wife made their residence for the past few years. He is survived by his wife, Lois of Salt Lake City; children, Patricia (Kelly) Greenlee of Rock Springs, Helen (Davey) Smith of Highland, Utah, Craig (Bonnie) Scharf of Rock Springs, Cindy Williams of Salt Lake City, and Kathy (Gary) Calkins of Salt Lake City; eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Grace Anne, and his parents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 1, 1995 RONALD DICK NYE KEMMERER—Funeral services for Ronald Dick Nye were Monday, March 27, 1995 at 11 a.m. in the Kemmerer LDS Stake Center. He was buried next to his wife Nedra at the Kemmerer Cemetery. Nye, 59, died Sunday, March 19, 1995 in the Tucson Medical Center in Tucson, Ariz. He was born Nov. 3, 1935 in Tabiona, Utah, the son of Ronald and Alta Wagstaff Nye. He was the oldest of seven children. He married Nedra Walker Aug. 1, 1958. They lived in various parts of Utah over the years and in 1974 moved to Kemmerer where they had lived since. Nye worked in Kemmerer the past 20-plus years in the local coal mine. His hobbies were hunting and fishing. He is survived by three daughters, Marci Nye of Kemmerer, Mrs. Louis (Jami) Stanton Jr. of Rock Springs, and Angelica C. White of Kemmerer; his mother, Alta Nye of Sunset, Utah. He was preceded in death by his father and wife, Nedra. He was married for more than 35 years. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 8, 1995 WALTER MARTIN KOBLER A mass of Christian burial for Walter Martin Kobler was celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, April 3, 1995 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 900 Hitching Post Drive, Green River. The Rev. Michel Hellman officiated. A vigil service with rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Sunday, April 2 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearers were Alan Christian, Tony Dunn, Ray Radokovich, Dean Smith, Ray Frist and Dave McDonough. Kobler, 71, of 210 Cedar Circle, Green River, died at 3:50 p.m. Friday, March 31, at his home. A resident of Green River for the past 20 years and former resident of Pocatello, Idaho and Squamish, British Columbia, Canada, Kobler had been in ill health the past three years. He was born Sept. 12, 1923 in Rock Springs, the son of the late Martin and Frances Tratnik Kobler. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1942. Kobler attended the University of Vermont, Burlington, Vt., and later received an engineering degree at a university in California. Kobler was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was stationed in Selma, Ala., where he trained pilots. He married the former Mary Fabiny and she preceded him in death. He later married the former Joan Regal in Green River May 1, 1976. Kobler was a retired engineer who worked for the FMC Corporation for 30 years. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Joan Kobler of Green River; two sons and daughters-in-law, Ron and Kirsten Kobler of Park City, Utah, and Harry and Darlene Pease of Dallas; two daughters, Sheila Byrd of Redmond, Wash., and Kathryn Pease of Cleveland; three daughters and sons-in-law, Cindy and Dr. Steven Babel of Albuquerque, N.M., Linda and Joe Seneshale of Rock Springs and Ann and Reed Clevenger of Charlotte, N.C.; one sister, Elsie Dellai of Rock Springs; two cousins, Blanche Zaversnik and Eric Dolence, both of Rock Springs; 11 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 8, 1995 CORNELIUS J. “C.J.” SIMKIN Funeral services for Cornelius J. “C.J.” Simkin were conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, April 7, 1995 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. The Rev. Steven Todd of the First Baptist Church conducted the services. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Dean Simkin, Dale Simkin, Paul Whiting, Chad Simkin, Eric Simkin and Willie Johnson. Simkin, 80, of 719 Rhode Island Ave., Rock Springs, died at 5 p.m. Monday, April 3, 1995 at the Doxey Hatch Medical Center in Salt Lake City. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Simkin had been in ill health since July of 1994. He was born in Rock Springs Feb. 26, 1915, the son of the late Edmund Jacob and Elizabeth Wilson Simkin. He attended schools in Rock Springs and married the former Bertha Florence Worley in Rock Springs July 3, 1936. Simkin retired at age 62 in 1977 as a maintenance supervisor for the Mountain Fuel Supply Company where he worked for 40 years. Simkin’s hobbies included hunting, fishing, outdoor activities, tinkering around the house, garage and yard. He was a member of the Baptist Church and the Questairian Club of Rock Springs. Survivors include his wife, Bertha Simkin of Rock Springs; two sons, John “Jack” E. and wife Pat Simkin of Pinedale and Kenneth E. “Ken” and wife Sheila of Rock Springs; one daughter, Darhl I. Simkin of Rock Springs; two brothers, Harold and wife Icle Simkin and Curt and wife, Eiline Simkin, all of Rock Springs; one sister-in-law, Jeannette SImkin of Rock Springs; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; four step-grandchildren and several cousins, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Simkin was preceded in death by two brothers, Clyde and Bill Simkin. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 8, 1995 DORIS CHRISTENCE BERTONCELJ Funeral services for Doris Christensa Bertoncelj were conducted at 9 a.m. Thursday, April 6, 1995 at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Ninth and Pearl streets, Rock Springs. The Rev. James L. Hennig officiated. Graveside funeral services and interment were conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 6 at the Salt Lake City Cemetery in Salt Lake City. Pallbearers were Tom Brunswick, John Anderson, Ron Bertoncelj, George Hardin, Travis Hardin and Jason Hardin. Mrs. Bertoncelj, 87, of 11 Wardell Court, Rock Springs, died at 4:13 a.m. Friday, March 31, 1995 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient since March 20. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Omaha, Neb., Mrs. Bertoncelj died following a brief illness. She was born June 13, 1907 in Omaha, the daughter of the late James and Luella Nyboe Brown. She attended schools in Nebraska and graduated from high school in Omaha in 1925. She married Dr. Frank Jerry Bertoncelj in St. Louis Dec. 29, 1934. They had three children and were later divorced. Mrs. Bertoncelj belonged to several bridge clubs and her hobbies were reading and gardening. She was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church. Survivors include one son, Carl Robert Bertoncelj of Angleton, Texas; two daughters, Virginia Nancy Brunswick of Salt Lake City and Dr. Juanita Irene Bertoncelj of Rock Springs; four grandchildren, Nanette Bertoncelj, Nancy Brunswick, Thomas Brunswick and Barbara Brunswick, several nieces and nephews including Lorraine Lennon and Dr. James Scott-Miller. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Bertoncelj was preceded in death by her former husband and two sisters, Martha Miller and Lillian Johnson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 8, 1995 EDWIN WALLACE HAMBLIN EVANSTON - Funeral services for Edwin Wallace Hamblin were at the Mountain View Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Ward Chapel Thursday, April 6 at 1 p.m. Interment was in the Lyman City Cemetery. Hamblin, 82, died Monday, April 3, 1995 in Evanston. He was born Dec. 7, 1912 in Urie, a son of Edwin and Cora Roberts Hamblin. He married Winifred NathaLee Dhanes on Jan. 29, 1934 in Price, Utah. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Mrs. Hamblin preceded him in death on June 3, 1983. He worked as an agent telegrapher for the Union Pacific Railroad. He was a member of the LDS Church. He is survived by one son, Edwin Stephen Hamblin of Evanston; three daughters, Betty Sibert and Cora (Peggy) Peterson, both of Fort Bridger and Patricia Carricaburu of Ogden, Utah; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Lewis Hamblin of Mountain View and Darwin Hamblin of Modesto, Calif.; two sisters, Myrtle Stoddard of Mountain View and Vivian Hopkinson of Byron. Hamblin was preceded in death by two brothers, Spencer Hamblin and Jack Hamblin, and one daughter, Dorothy Lee Scriffiny. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 8, 1995 DANIEL FRANK CASTANO KEMMERER - Funeral services for Daniel Frank Castano were at noon Monday, April 3, 1995 at the Kemmerer LDS Stake Center. Interment was in the Kemmerer Cemetery. Castano, 70, of Kemmerer, died March 26, 1995 of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born March 3, 1925 in Sublette, the son of Daniel and Mary Jane (Ivie) Castano. He married Laura Annavar Carr. They later divorced. He later married Patricia Himes. They also divorced. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korea War. A member of the LDS Church, he was a stake missionary in California and a Boy Scout leader in Farmington, Utah. He had worked for Kemmerer Coal and as a sheep rancher in the Kemmerer area. His hobbies were fishing, hunting, gardening and being outdoors. He is survived by a son, James Daniel Castano of Farmington; five daughters, Laura Jean Gentry of St. George, Utah, Rebecca Jane Hatch of Farmington, Elise Tiller of St. George, Amy Louise Kearl of Sunset, Utah and Holly Lynn Castano of Lusk; a stepdaughter, Rolinda Carr of Denver; three brothers, Bland Lee Castano of Portland, Ore., Dennis Eugene Castano of Walla Walla, Wash. and Richard Castano of Washington; three sisters, Sue Darlene Miles of Lander, Ruby Johnson of LaBarge and Anne Buck of Opal. He was preceded in death by one son, Dajo Dan, and one daughter, Lachelle. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 15, 1995 HILDA HARRISON MCTEE Funeral services for Hilda Harrison McTee were conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, April 10, 1995 at the LDS Church, 2055 Edgar ST., Rock Springs. Bishop Ed Eyring conducted the services. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers were Joseph D. McTee, John H. McTee, Michael G. McTee, Donald Mattinson, Donald Walker and James Clancey. Mrs. McTee, 83, of 1329 Uinta Drive, Rock Springs, died at 4:55 p.m. Thursday, April 6 at her home. She had been in ill health since January 1995. She was born Sept. 6, 1911 in Bancroft, Idaho, the daughter of the late George and Lillie May Spackman Harrison. She married Joseph Martin McTee in Green River April 10, 1930. She attended school sin Lava Hot Springs, Idaho, and graduated from high school there with the class of 1928. She was a resident of Rock Springs for 65 years and former resident of Lava Hot Springs. Mrs. McTee was a member of the LDS Church. Survivors include her husband, Joseph of Rock Springs; one son, Joe McTee of Rock Springs; one sister, Mildred Eddie of Phoenix, Ariz.; two grandsons and their wives, Joseph D. and Linda McTee of Denver and John H. and Rebecca McTee of Rock Springs; one grandson, Michael G. McTee of Rock Springs; five great-grandchildren, Aaron and Ashley McTee of Rock Springs, Eric and Kristen McTee of Denver and Alysia McTee of Elko, Nev. Mrs. McTee was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, George and Bart Harrison. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 15, 1995 HAZEL BALLARD CURLE Funeral services for Hazel Ballard Curle were conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 12, 1995 at the LDS Church, 2055 Edgar St., Rock Springs. Bishop Allen Knight conducted the services. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers were John Curle, Ed Curle, Barry McClure, James VanNatter, Vern Robinson and Eddy James. Mrs. Curle, 89, of 1014 Pilot Butte Ave., Rock Springs, died at 1:45 p.m. Saturday, April 8 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient since April 5, 1995. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Winton, Mrs. Curle had been in ill health since November of 1994. She was born in Midkiff, W.Va., Sept. 25, 1905, the daughter of the late Charles and Melvina Porter Ballard. She attended school in Midkiff and married Albert Sidney Curle Sr., in Cattletsburg, Ky. Aug. 10, 1936. He preceded her in death on July 12, 1960. Mrs. Curle was a retired nurses’ aide who worked for Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County for 20 years. She was a member of the LDS Church, the Sweetwater County Historical Society, the TOPS Club, the Rock Club and the Young at Heart Senior Citizens Center. Survivors include one son, Edwin Curle of Oakton, W.Va.; one brother, Roy Ballard of Glouchester, Ohio; three sisters, Bertha Lucas of Chesopeke, Ohio, Lillian Jefferies of Coates, N.C. and Mabel McClure of Hurricane, W.Va.; four grandchildren, Robert Curle of Nevada, Melinda Curle, John Curle and Cynthia Curle, all of Oakton. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Curle was preceded in death by one son, Sidney Curle who died on April 4, 1991 and one brother, Charles Ballard. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 15, 1995 VERN VICTOR MCMURRY Funeral services for Vern Victor McMurry were conducted Friday, April 14, 1995 at the Farson Community Hall. The Rev. Todd Hogue of the Berean Baptist Church conducted the services. Interment was in the Eden Valley Cemetery in Farson. McMurry, 96, of 138 Eden North 2nd East Road, Eden, died at 9:35 p.m. Monday, April 10 at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City where he had been a patient for five days. A longtime resident of Eden Valley, McMurry had been in ill health the past six months. He was born in Mount Hope, Kan. on May 2, 1898, the son of the late Charles and Rose Cathcart McMurry. He attended schools in Colorado and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War I. He married the former Ella Jones in Rock Springs on June 26, 1930. McMurry was the owner and operator of the McMurry Ranch in Eden Valley for the past 67 years. He was a member of the American Legion, the Wyoming State Livestock and Sanitary Board and lifelong member of the Farm Bureau. McMurry’s hobbies were hunting, fishing and horseback riding. Survivors include his wife, Ella McMurry of Eden; three sons, Jim McMurry of Casper, Jack McMurry of Farson and Bob McMurry of Eden; one daughter, Pat Sharp of Helena, Mont.; one brother, Bill McMurry of Fort Collins, Colo.; two sisters, Echo Belt of Tucson, Ariz. and Lois McDonald of Evans, Colo.; 13 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, McMurry was preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 15, 1995 ERNEST P. ZANCANELLA DETROIT - Interment for Ernest P. Zancanella was on Thursday, March 30, 1995, in Acacia Park Cemetery, Birmingham, Mich. Zancanella, 72, a former resident of Superior, died after a short illness on March 27, 1995, at Sinai Hospital, Detroit. He was a graduate of Superior High School with the class of 1940. He was born in Russell Gulch, Colo. July 15, 1922. Zancanella was an employee of Ford Motor Company with 45 years of service in heavy trucking development. He was a veteran of World War II who served in the U.S. Army Air Corps from 1942-1945. He was an accordion player. Survivors include his wife, Virginia; daughter, Sue Dybalski; son Michael, and four grandchildren of Dearborn Heights, Mich.; his mother, Adeline and sister, Helen Swanzy of Cheyenne; and a nephew, Jack Swanzy of Lakewood, Colo.; and several cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, Peter. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 15, 1995 JACK S. MCROBERTS CASPER - Services for Jack S. McRoberts, 75, were Tuesday, April 11, 1995 at the Bustard Funeral Home in Casper. McRoberts died early in March, 21 miles west of Rawlins, an apparent victim of hypothermia. He was born July 3, 1919 in Monument, Ore., the son of Sherman and Elizabeth (Austin) McRoberts. He grew up and received his education in Oregon. He joined the U.S. Marine Corps, serving during World War II. He married Anna Loretta Fisher on May 6, 1940 in Harrison, Neb. They ranched on the Spear Ranch until the late '50s. He also worked at Western Equipment for 40 years. He had lived in Rock Springs the past 10 years, working as a locksmith for High Security Lock and Alarm System. McRoberts belonged to St. Anthony's Catholic Church and was a past member of Stockmen's Cattle Association. Survivors include his daughter, Rita Hawkes of Casper; three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; three sisters, Betty Jo Piller of Kamiab, Idaho, Dolores Signon of El Centro, Calif., and Venus R. Nelson of Spokane, Wash. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Anna Loretta in 1975, son, William in 1989, a brother, Don and sister, Dorothy. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 22, 1995 FRANCES ALLENE BARTLETT LANDER—Funeral services for Frances Allene Bartlett were conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday April 19, 1995 at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Rock Springs. The Rev. James Hennig officiated. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens north of Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Austin Bartlett, Douglas Ellsworth, Colin Normington, Andrew Normington, William NOrmington and Lee Splett. Honorary pallbearer was Jesse Bartlett. Mrs. Bartlett, 70, of 150 Buena Vista, Lander, died at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 14 at the Lander Valley Medical Center in Lander. A resident of Lander since 1994 and former longtime resident of Green River and Rock Springs, Mrs. Bartlett had been in ill health for the past several years. She was born Dec. 22, 1924 in Casper, the daughter of the late Joseph Alfred and Frances Bernice Soble Hoff. Ms. Bartlett attended schools in Casper and Rock Springs, and married William Dorcy Bartlett in Rock Springs Nov. 7, 1943. He preceded her in death on May 7, 1980. Mrs. Bartlett was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church and former member of the Rebekah’s Lodge. Her hobbies were crocheting, playing cards, hunting, fishing and having company. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Robert W. and Jeanette Bartlett of Arizona; two daughters and sons-in-law, Karen Lynne and Gary Albat of Rock Springs and Betty Jo and James H. Carner of Lander,; one sister and brother-in-law, Cheryl Elaine and Jack Zimmerman of Green River; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Bartlett was preceded in death by her step-mother, Ellen Hoff; one brother, Robert Allen Hoff; two grandchildren, Patrick Paul Carner and Christine Carner. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 22, 1995 MAYBELLE WEBER Funeral services for Maybelle Weber were conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 20, 1995 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church officiated. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Cemetery, Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Jack Skorcz, John Arambel, Leon Jauregui, Dutch Clark, Matt Weber and Ralph Sheehan. Mrs. Weber, 73, of 2936 State Highway 430, Rock Springs, died at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, April 15, 1995 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs where she had been a patient since April 13. She was born Aug. 21, 1921, the daughter of the late Nels Roger and Erma Isabella Sweeney Erickson. Mrs. Weber married Roy Clark Weber in Green River Dec. 10, 1952 and he preceded her in death June 3, 1989. Mrs. Weber was a member of the Roman Catholic Church, A.A.R.P. and the Wyoming Stock Growers Association. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Clark and Theresa Weber of Rock Springs; two sisters, Doris Whitman of Kaycee and Dorothy Jensen of Mesa, Ariz.; one grandson, Matthew Weber of Rock Springs; one uncle, Barney Sweeney of Rock Springs; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Weber was preceded in death by one son, Roy Alvin Weber, and two brothers, Edward Erickson and Bernard Erickson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 22, 1995 RALPH D. CRAFT A memorial service for Ralph D. Craft was conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, April 17, 1995 at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion. The Rev. Marion Canterbury officiated at the services Craft of 522 B. St., Rock Springs, died at 2:57 a.m. Wednesday, April 5 at LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City where he had been a patient for several weeks. He was born in Kimball, S.D., the son of the late DeWitt and Emma Craft. He was a graduate of Kimball High School, attended Huron College in South Dakota and was graduated with a degree in Business Administration from the University of Minnesota. He married the former Louise Larsen of Rock Springs in Petersburg, Va., on Feb. 3, 1944. Craft was a retired colonel in the U.S. Army, having served as an instructor at Fort F.E. Warren in Cheyenne. He was stationed overseas during World War II and was the commander of the regional Army Reserve unit until his retirement from military service. He was a longtime Rock Springs businessman, owning and operating the Rock Springs Finance Company since 1948. He was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion, where he served as a layreader and chalice bearer. He was a charter member and past president of the Rock Springs Kiwanis Club, a lifetime member of B.P.O. Elks Lodge, and the treasurer of the Sweetwater County Community Concert Association. He was a member of Rock Springs Masonic Lodge No. 12, A.F. and A.M. the Wyoming Consistory, and the Royal Order of Jesters. He was a past president of the Rock Springs Shrine Club and was the regional Hospital chairman for Shriner's Crippled Children's Hospital. A golfer, he was also a past president of the Rolling Green Country Club Men's Association Survivors include his wife Louise and daughter, Bernadine, both of Rock Springs; two sisters, Ethel Rich and Ann Welch, both of Phoenix, Ariz. He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant son, Ralph Larsen Craft. Cremation and interment of ashes occurred in Salt Lake City. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 22, 1995 MIKE J. ROSS COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa—Graveside services for Mike J. Ross was Monday, April 10, 1995 at Ridgewood Cemetery. The Rev. James W. Kiernan of St. Peter’s Catholic Church officiated. Ross, 78, of Council Bluffs, Iowa, died Tuesday, April 4 at his home. Ross was born at Pleasant City, Ohio and graduated from high school in Superior in 1935. He was a commercial fisherman in Seattle before his retirement. He had lived in Council Bluffs since 1977. He was a member of the Catholic Church, the United Mine Workers of America and the International Longshoremen. His wife, the former Mary O. Olsen, died in September 1944. Surviving is a close friend, Helen Mattinson of Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 22, 1995 DELBERT LEWIS BROOKS Funeral services for Delbert Lewis Brooks were conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, April 15, 1995 at the LDS Church in Mountain View. Bishop Carl Hoffer conducted the services. Interment was in the Millburne Cemetery in Millburne. Pallbearers were Ben Brooks, Bill Brooks, Kevin Brooks, Lane Brooks, Luke Meeks and Arlie Meeks. Honorary pallbearers were Jack Meeks, Marvin Applequist, Chad Brooks and Blaine Brooks. Brooks, 69, of Bridger Butte Lane, Fort Bridger, died at 8:45 p.m. Monday, April 10, 1995 at the Mercy Medical Center in Redding, Calif. where he had been a patient for the past five days. A resident of Fort Bridger for the past nine years and former resident of Rock Springs. Brooks died following a brief illness. He was born April 14, 1925 in Oroville, Calif., the son of Gearle Delbert and Ella Etta Dotson Brooks. He attended schools in Escalon, Calif. and was a graduate of the Escalon Union High School with the class of 1943. He attended the Cal Polly College and University of the Pacific. Brooks was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and was among the first troops serving during the occupation of Japan. He married the former Leila Tinnini in Oakdale, Calif., on May 23, 1948. Brooks worked for the General Chemical Company for 15 years and retired in 1985 as a class A operator. He was a member of the VFW Club and the United Steel Workers of America. Survivors include his wife, Leila Brooks of Fort Bridger, his mother, Ella Brooks of Anderson, Calif.; three sons, Gearle D. Brooks of Alpine, Utah, William B. Brooks of Salt Lake City and Michael R. Brooks of Mountain View; one daughter, Mrs. Boyd (Penny) Meeks of Fort Bridger; one brother, Kenneth Brooks of Brentwood, Calif.; three sisters, Frances Libby of Redding, Lovice McAllister of Stockton, Calif., and Velma Moll of French Camp, Calif.; 13 grandchildren; two step-great-grandsons and several nieces and nephews. Brooks was preceded in death by his father. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 22, 1995 MARY ALBERTA WALTON RICHARDS EVANSTON - Funeral services for Mary Alberta Walton Richards were at the Crandall Funeral Home in Evanston at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 19, 1995. Interment was in the Evanston Cemetery. Mrs. Richards, 90, died Monday, April 17 in Evanston. She was born Sept. 26, 1904 in Omaha, Neb., the daughter of James Everett and Nettie Ballard Walton. She married Lynnwood Heelis Richards in Salt Lake City May 25, 1940. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple in 1974. She graduated from York, Neb., High School and attended York College, the University of Nebraska, and Central Missouri Teacher's College, Warrensburg, Mo., where she received a bachelor's degree in education. She did graduate work at Southern Methodist University and the University of Wyoming in Laramie. She was a school teacher in Blair, Neb., Sedalia, Mo., and Evanston. Mrs. Richards also was a correspondent for the Salt Lake Tribune and United Press from 1941 to 1963, and a former stringer for the Rock Springs Rocket and Casper Star Tribune. She was a reporter for Uinta County Herald in Evanston. Among her many activities she was affiliated with the Phi Mu Fraternity, active in the Red Cross, the Republican Party in Uinta County serves as a 4-H leader, a Cub Scout den mother and belonged to the AARP and Senior Citizens Center. She was a member of the LDS Church. She is survived by a son, Tom Richards, a daughter, Rosemary L Cable; and five grand children. She was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 22, 1995 SIGNORA JULIA ROBERTS KEMMERER—Funeral services for Signora Julia Roberts were at the United Methodist Church in Kemmerer Friday, April 21, 1995 at 11 a.m. Burial was in the Kemmerer Cemetery. Mrs. Roberts, 85, of Kemmerer, died Tuesday, April 18 in a retirement home at Pinedale. She was born Dec. 1, 1909 in Anaconda, Mont., to Arthur E. and Artie F. Harrison Pollard. She married Sherman McKinley Grubb Feb. 2, 1929 in Kemmerer. He died in 1942. She married Llewelyn Roberts Sept. 8, 1943 in Kemmerer. He died in 1971. She was a member of the United Methodist Church. She is survived by one son, Mahlon Grubb of Pinedale; one daughter, Carol Bigler of Green River; three stepsons, Ted Roberts of Diamondville, Sherman Roberts of Myrtle Creek, Ore., and Jerry Roberts of Nevada; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; two brothers, Dick Pollard of Kemmerer and Art Pollard of Cheyenne; a sister, Skip Ray of Kemmerer. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 22, 1995 ALYCE B. MICKELSEN GRANCH ISLAND, Neb.—Services for Alyce B. Mickelsen were Friday, April 21, 1995 at 10 a.m. at Jacobsen Funeral Home in St. Paul, Neb. The Rev. Howard Rasmussen officiated. Burial was in Westlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Grand Island, Neb. Mrs. Mickelsen, 82, of Grand Island, died Monday, April 17 at St. Francis Medical Center in Grand Island. Mrs. Mickelsen was born July 18, 1912 in Genoa, Neb., to Arthur and Beulah (Smith) Peterson. She moved with her family to the Cushing, Neb. area at an early age. She graduated from Cushing High School in 1930. She then worked in St. Paul for a short time. She married Ted Myers on Jan. 19, 1934. The couple lived in Genoa for a short time before moving in 1935 to Green River, where they lived until Myers died in 1968. She remained in Green River until 1975, when she moved to the Wolbach, Neb. area. On Aug. 23, 1986, she married Miner Mickelsen at Wolbach. The couple lived in Grand Island. The couples hobbies ere making woodcrafts and displaying their work at area craft shows. She was a member of Calvary Lutheran Church and the Ruth Circle of the church, and the Eastern Star at Green River. Survivors include her husband, Miner; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and a brother, Roland Peterson of Ventura, Calif.; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, Dean Myers, and a brother, Allen “Joe” Peterson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 29, 1995 JOHN VALKO A mass of Christian burial for John Valko was celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 27, 1995 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 6 p.m. Wednesday, April 26 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St. in Rock Springs. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Pallbearers were John Paul Valko, Thomas Matthew Valko, John Lyon, Rich Lyon, Scott Knudson and Roger Peters. Valko, 84, of 745 Ridge Ave., Rock Springs, died at 8:45 p.m. Friday, April 21 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient for one day. A resident of Rock Springs since 1945 and former resident of Walsenburg, colo., Valko had been in ill health the past two years. He was born in Walsenburg Feb. 18, 1911, the son of the late Stephen and Mary Slota Valko. He attended schools in Walsenburg and married the former Margaret Giro in Raton, N.M. on Nov. 24, 1932. She preceded him in death April 29, 1994. Valko was a retired coal miner where he first started to work in the Walsenburg area and later at Stansbury. He retired from the FMC Corporation as a plant operator in 1976. Valko’s hobbies were gardening and home projects. He was a lifelong member of the B.P.O. Elks lodge in Walsenburg, the S.N.P.J. Lodge and the United Mine Workers of America and the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, John J. Valko of Seattle, Wash.; two daughters, Mrs. Richard K. (Marjorie) Reiter and Mrs. Jay (Carolee) Lyon, both of Rock Springs; two sisters, Katie Ritz of Walsenburg and Margueritte Dratter of Pueblo, Colo.; seven grandchildren and one great-granddaughter, Melissa Lyon of Rock Springs and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Valko was preceded in death by one brother, Steve; two sisters, Susie and Julia and three half-sisters, Mary, Lizzie and Anne. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 29, 1995 HENRY LEN MEEKS Funeral services for Henry Len Meeks were conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 26, 1994 at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel, 263 E. Flaming Gorge Way in Green River. The Rev. John Pennignton of the St. John’s Episcopal Church officiated. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearers were Brent Sadler, Doug Stewart, Dea Cargile, David Lev, Rick Meeks and Don Meeks. Honorary pallbearers were Jack Meeks, Gene Meeks, Boyd Meeks, Willis Meeks, Floyd Meeks and Lee Bullock. Meeks, 82, of 580 Jensen St., Green River, died at about 7 a.m. Sunday, April 23 at his home. A resident of Green River for the past 28 years and former resident of Lonetree, Meeks died following a brief illness. He was born April 15, 1913 in Salt Lake City, the son of the late William Charles and Jessie Fickel Meeks. He attended schools in Lonetree and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He served from April of 1942 to April of 1946. He married the former Shirley Margaret Potts in Long Island, N.Y. July 23, 1944. Meeks retired in April of 1977 after 40 years of working as a carpenter with the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners Local 1620. Meeks was a member of the National Rifle Association and his hobbies were horses, saddlemaking, hunting and shooting. Survivors include his wife, Shirley of Green River; three sons, Donald R. Meeks and Richard C. Meeks, both of Green River and David M. Meeks of Denver; one brother and sister-in-law, Willis E. and Madeline Meeks of Green River; four sisters, Mildred Porwick of Fairoaks, Calif., Wilda Brady of Las Vegas, Nev., Dixie Hirschi of Brigham City, Utah, and Abbie Redden of Lyman; six grandchildren; eight nieces and three nephews. In addition to his parents, Meeks was preceded in death by two brothers, Jewel F. Meeks and Charles A. Meeks. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 29, 1995 RICHARD THOMAS MATTHEWS Funeral services for Richard Thomas Matthews were conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 25, 1995 at the First United Methodist Church. The Rev. Walt SIlveria officiated. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Todd Matthews, Will Zilka, Brian Lane, Casey Sullivan, Charles Gasperetti and Donald McTee. Honorary pallbearers were Ole Anselmi, Edward King, John Gatti, Ernest McTee, Steve Hovander and Rhea Vanarsdall. Matthews, 77, of 1016 Arapahoe St., Rock Springs, died at 8:16 p.m. Saturday, April 22 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient since April 12, 1995. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Matthews died following a lengthy illness. He was born Oct. 10, 1917 in Rock Springs, the son of the late Richard Thomas and Cora McTee Matthews Sr. He attended schools in Rock Springs and married the former Earlene Meeks in Reliance Dec. 30, 1939. Matthews worked as an auto mechanic for many years and retired from the Wyoming Highway Department. He was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, the United Mine Workers of America and the First United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Earlene of Rock Springs; one son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Margee Matthews of Rock Springs; one daughter and son-in-law, Diane and Calvin Harper of Florissant, Colo.; one brother, John Matthews of Rock Springs; five grandchildren, Todd Matthews of New York City, Julie Zilka and Gina Sullivan, both of Rock Springs, Laura Harper of Siloam Springs and Alisa Lane of Laramie; two great-grandchildren, Ashley Zilka and Zachary Zilka, both of Rock Springs; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Matthews was preceded in death by four brothers, Kenneth, Bill, Joe and James Matthews and three sisters, Marjorie Matthews, Myrna Bertagnolli and Dorothy Hyatt. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 29, 1995 JAMES VIRGIL O’HARE Funeral services for James Virgil O’Hare were conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 26, 1994 at the First United Methodist Church, 1515 Edgar St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Walt Silveria officiated. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were Howard Tomjack, Donald Miller, Alex Clark, August Dernovich Jr., Larry Mann and Steven O’Hare. O’Hare, 66, of 1232 Main St., Reliance, died at 9:50 p.m. Sunday, April 23 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River where he had been a patient for the past one-and-a-half years. A resident of Reliance for the past 28 years and former resident of Nebraska and Colorado, O’Hare died following a lengthy illness. He was born Dec. 27, 1928 in Kimball, Neb., the son of the late James G. and Alice V. Brouhard O’Hare. He attended schools in Colorado and served in the U.S. Army in Germany during the Korean War from 1951-1953. He married the former Alma L. Kindvall in Greeley, Colo. Sept. 3, 1955. O’Hare retired in 1993 as a mechanic for the Church and Dwight Company where he worked for 12 years. He also worked as a mechanic for Dowell prior to Church and Dwight and became disabled in 1986. He was an outdoorsman and his hobbies were hunting, camping, fishing and snow machining. O’Hare was a member of the National Rifle Association. Survivors include his wife, Alma of Reliance; two daughters and sons-in-law, Beverly E. and Norman Johnson and Joyce and Steven Latham, all of Reliance; three brothers, Jasper J. O’Hare of Cheyenne, Melvin A. O’Hare of Pagosa Springs, Colo. and Leslie E. O’Hare of New Raymer, Colo.; two sisters, J. Pearl Eickbush of Cheyenne and Virginia R. Hicks of Nampa, Idaho; six grandchildren, Dallas Latham, Starla Latham, Louisa, Kristen, Laura and Matthew Johnson; one aunt, Mabel Zimmer of San Diego and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 29, 1995 JULIE MALICOAT Funeral services for Julie Malicoat were conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, April 28, 1995 at the First Assembly of God, 1380 Hitching Post Drive, Green River. The Rev. Walt Silveria officiated. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearers were Neil Malicoat, Bryan Kauchich, Paul Kauchich, Don Birch, John Cruz and Steve Malicoat. Mrs. Malicoat, of 192 Hoover Drive, Green River, died at 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, April 25 at her home. A resident of Green River for the past 46 years and former resident of Price and Coalville, Utah, Mrs. Malicoat had been in ill health the past several months. She was born in Mace, Idaho, the daughter of the late Frank and Anna Lee Parker Krajnc. She attended schools in Price, Utah and was a graduate of high school in Price. She married George A. Malicoat in Price Dec. 24, 1945. Mrs. Malicoat was a retired dispatcher for the Sweetwater County Sheriff’s Office where she worked for 35 years until her retirement in 1992. Survivors include her husband, George Malicoat of Green River; two sons, Tom Malicoat of Aurora, Colo. and Doug Malicoat of Green River; one daughter, Mrs. John (Pizie) Kauchich of Rock Springs; one brother, Robert Krajnc of Price; five sisters, Geraldine (Jerry) Birch of Green River, Frankie Lee Hepburn of California, Donna Russom of Franklin, Idaho, Betty Jean Krajnc of Helper, Utah, and Sonia Krajnac of Roosevelt, Utah; eight grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Malicoat was preceded in death by one sister. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 29, 1995 RUEL BOLING Funeral services for Ruel Boling were conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, April 28, 1995 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St. in Rock Springs. Tony Trujillo, assistant pastor of New Life Ministries conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Boling, 79, of 704 A St., Rock Springs, died at 5 a.m. Monday, April 24 shortly after being admitted to the McKay Dee Medical Center in Ogden, Utah. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Boling had been in ill health the past several days. He was born Jan. 27, 1916 in Fallsville, Ark., the son of the late George W. and Annie Turner Boling. He attended schools in Arkansas and worked in the Civilian Conservation Corps. He married the former Laveda Coleman in Fremont County on July 7, 1947. Boling worked as a coal miner in Hanna and Stansbury and retired from Allied Chemical Company as a miner where he worked for 17 years. He was a member of the Episcopal Church and the United Steel Workers of America Local No. 15320. Survivors include his wife, Laveda of Rock Springs; three sons, Jerry Boling of Green River, Jim and Bill Boling, both of Rock Springs; four daughters, Anna McMullin of Las Vegas, Nev., Shirley Brown of Texas and Pat Long and Joella Bain, both of Rock Springs; three brothers, Tom Boling of Fallsville, Lester Boling of Wichita, Kan., and George Boling of Green River; two sisters, Lily Simms and Polly Warren, both of Arkansas; 27 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Boling was preceded in death by one son, Bryan Boling. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 29, 1995 WILLIAM H. FORD Funeral services for William H. Ford were conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 27, 1995 at the Monroe Avenue Baptist Church, 295 Monroe Ave., Green River. Charles Crim, director of missions for the Green River Baptist Church Association officiated. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Ford, 73, of 390 Fir St., Green River, died at about 9 a.m. Friday, April 21, 1995 at his home. A resident of Green River for the past 22 years and former resident of Greybull, Ford had been in ill health the past three months. He was born May 22, 1921 in South Pittsburg, Tenn., the son of the late James Wesley and Bessie Lee Carter Ford. He attended schools in Tennessee and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He married the former Rosalea Bischell in Chatt, Tenn. on Dec. 30, 1940 and she preceded him in death Feb. 16, 1992. Ford retired as a hoistman in 1991 for the Texas Gulf Mines where he worked for 41 years. Ford was an outdoorsman whose hobbies were flying and fishing. Survivors include his daughter, Marylee G. Jackson of Green River; two grandchildren, Mischell Ranae Nash of Green River and William Douglas Jackson of Visalia, Calif.; six great-grandchildren, Steven D. Hanson, Jamie R. Hanson, Larry Davis, Dwayne Nash, Andrea Jackson and Madison Jackson and several cousins, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Ford was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 29, 1995 JESSE D. GOINGS Funeral services in honor of Jesse D. Goings were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 25, 1995 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St. in Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church officiated. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens with military graveside services. Goings, 73, of 20 Hillcrest Road, Rock Springs, died at 5 a.m. Friday, April 21 at the home of his son, Harve Goings in Rupert, Idaho. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Riverton, Goings died following a lengthy illness. He was born Feb. 21, 1922 in Riverton the son of Jesse and Ada Coen Goings. He lived his boyhood and attended schools in Riverton. He married the former Audrey J. Henry in Shoshone on Sept. 15, 1940. Goings was inducted into the U.S. Army in June of 1944. He served and was severely wounded in Belgium in March of 1945 for which he was awarded the Purple Heart and the Distinguished Service Medal. He returned to Wyoming to live and spend the rest of his life. Survivors include his wife, Audrey of Rock Springs; his mother, Ada Berglund of Riverton; his son, Jesse Harve Goings of Rupert; two daughters, Jo Zanetti of Rock Springs and Della Spellman of Reno, Nev.; two sisters, Beatrice Mazet of Riverton and Muriel Schmoyer of Casper; nine grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father and one sister, Mae Howard. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 29, 1995 SARAH DAKIN WICHITA, Kan.—Graveside funeral services and interment for Sarah Dakin were conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 22, 1995 at the Riverview Cemetery, Green River. Mrs. Dakin, 93, of 1209 North River Blvd., Wichita, Kan., died at 9:05 a.m. Tuesday, April 18 at the Sandpiper Bay Nursing Home in Wichita where she had been a resident for two and one-half years. Mrs. Dakin had been in ill health for the pat 10 years. She was born in Rock Springs Oct. 3, 1901, the daughter of the late William and Isabelle Pierce Rogers. She attended schools in Green River and graduated from high school there with the class of 1921. She also attended business college in Cheyenne for one year. Mrs. Dakin married Harry C. Dakin in Green River Aug. 9, 1925 and he preceded her in death in Rock Springs March 10, 1992. Mrs. Dakin was a member of the Congregational Church, the Order of the Eastern Star, the Gold Hour Senior Citizens and the Railroad Old Timers. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Linda Dakin of Wichita; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and two nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one brother, Thomas Rogers and one sister, Eva Viox. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 29, 1995 JOSEPH M. DIGIORGIO LARAMIE - Graveside services for Joseph Michael DiGiorgio were Saturday, April 22, 1995 at 11 a.m. at Green Hill Cemetery in Laramie. Casketbearers were Lance Lind, Charlie Gaines, Tony Sanchez, Russel DiGiorgio, Tom Washington and Milt Warrell. After a five-year battle with cancer, DiGiorgio, 34, of Laramie, died Thursday, April 20 at 10:10 a.m. at United Medical Center in Cheyenne. He was born Jan. 13, 1961, in Bucks County, Pa., a son of Rosario and Jean DiGiorgio. He came to Laramie in 1978 to play football for the University of Wyoming Cowboys. His football career continued through the 1982 season. During that time, he was a two time selection for the All-WAC team and earned an AllAmerican Honorable Mention status his junior year. He graduated from UW in 1983 with a bachelor of science degree in business management. He married Diane Marie Lansang, of Rock Springs, Sept. 1, 1984. They moved to Papua, New Guinea, in 1984 where he served as a preacher of the gospel of Christ until 1989. At that time, they moved back to Laramie where he had served as a campus evangelist at the Christian Student Center, 1314 Ivinson. DiGiorgio was a member of the Laramie Church of Christ where he often preached and taught Bible classes. He was a hunter and outdoorsman. Surviving are his wife, Diane; two daughters, Jessica, 7 and Alissa, 4; his parents, Rosario and Jean DiGiorgio, of Levittown, Pa., his father and mother-in-law, Rudy and Clare Lansang of Rock Springs; two brothers, Robert and Russell DiGiorgio, both of Levittown; and two sisters, Carol Warrell of Levittown and Leila Washington of Bristol, Conn. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Apr 29, 1995 CLARK ALAN ROBEY SODA SPRINGS, Idaho - Services for Clark Alan Robey were in Soda Springs Saturday, April 22, 1995. The body was cremated. Robey, 36, died Tuesday, April 18 in Soda Springs, Idaho. He was born July 10, 1958 in Evanston and was a former Rock Springs resident. He had worked for Northwest Pipeline and had his own business, Robey's Spas. Survivors include his wife, Sandra Kay Robey, Soda Springs; his parents, Jim and Joan Robey, Green River; a sister and brother-in-law, Connie and Mike Hacking, Pocatello, Idaho; a brother and sister-in-law, Troy and Karen Robey, Albany, Ore.; a sister and brother-in-law, Marie and John Wilson, Rock Springs, a sister and brother-in-law, Lynn and Rob Marang; two stepchildren, Andrea and Chad Robey; two grandmothers in Kansas, Ruth Leckner and Ida Robey; a former wife, Sandy Robey, Green River; several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. He was preceded in death by two grandfathers in Kansas, Adin Robey and Glen Leckner; and a son, Matthew Lee Robey. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 6, 1995 THELMA A. MARTIN Memorial services for Thelma Martin were at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 29, 1995 at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion. The Rev. Marion Canterbury officiated. Inurnment was in the Mountain View Cemetery. Mrs. Martin, 71, of 826 Bushnell St., Rock Springs, died at 3:50 p.m. Wednesday, April 26, 1995 at her home. A resident of Rock Springs since 1941, Mrs. Martin had been in ill health the past two years. She was born July 20, 1923 in West Terre Haute, Ind., the daughter of the late Victor and Elizabeth Herbin Thienpont. She attended schools in Indiana and married Paul Martin in Rock Springs July 2, 1942. Mrs. Martin was a retired cook for School District No. 1 where she worked for seven years. Survivors include her husband, Paul martin of Rock Springs; two sons, Everett Martin of Pleasant Hills, Calif. and Michael Martin of Portland, Ore.; two sisters, Anita Sims of Rock Springs and Lorene Bolen of Evanston; two grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Martin was preceded in death by four brothers, Melford, Raymond, Everett and Leon Thienpont. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 6, 1995 RONALD GORDAN HOLLEBACK Graveside services and interment for Ronald Gordan Holleback were conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 29, 1995 at the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. The Rev. John Pennington of the Saint John’s Episcopal Church officiated. Holleback, 49, of 1102 Log Cabin Lane, Green River, died shortly after being admitted to Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 3:50 a.m. Wednesday, April 26. He was born Jan. 4, 1946 in Milwaukee, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Gordan Holleback. He attended schools in Milwaukee and was a graduate of the Rufus King High School with the class of 1964. He married the former Fayette Mortenson in Manila, Utah, Jan. 6, 1984. Holleback was a clerk at City Market for the past two years. Survivors include his wife, Fayette Holleback of Green River; his father, Gordan Holleback of Rick County Minn.; one son, Scott Holleback of Rice County; one stepson, Mark Ebinger of Green River; one daughter, Tressa Holleback of Rice County; one stepdaughter, Lynn Pierce of Green River; one brother, Roger S. Holleback of New Meadows, Idaho; two sisters, Dawn Rabe of Union City, Calif., and Denise Holleback of Milwaukee; two step-grandchildren, Brandon Ebinger and Nathan Ebinger, both of Green River and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 6, 1995 MARK ROBERT PRESHO A mass of Christian burial for Mark Robert Presho was celebrated at 2 p.m., Wednesday, May 3, 1995 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 2, 1995 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Pallbearers were Walter Pivic, Pat Mehle, Bob Zelenka, John Motto, Howard Weston and Larry Amizich. Presho, 36, of 414 R St., Rock Springs, died instantly at his home at about 4:30 p.m. Saturday, April 29. He was born March 25, 1959 in Rock Springs, the son of William and Antoinette Rudolph Presho. He attended school sin Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1977. Presho was a heavy equipment operator for Black Butte Coal Company for the past four years. Presho’s hobbies were camping, fishing and touring. He was active with Big Brothers and as a foster parent. He was a member of the Roman Catholic Church and the SNPJ Lodge. Survivors include his parents, William and Antoinette Presho of Rock Springs; one son, Michael Presho of Rock Springs; two brothers, Daniel P. Presho and his wife Monica of Rock Springs and Glen M. Presho of Missoula, Mont.; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Carol and Mike Wagner of Rock Springs and Julie A. and Max Gragg of What Cheer, Iowa; his paternal grandmother, Isabel England of Edmonton, Alberta, Canada and his maternal grandparents, Anton and Albina Rudolph of Rock Springs; several nieces and nephews, Courtney and Daniel Velikaneye of Rock Springs, Michael P. Presho and Jonathan W. Presho of Rock Springs, Lindsay and Alex Gragg of What Cheer, Iowa. He was preceded in death by his paternal step-grandfather, Charles England. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 6, 1995 HARRY O. THUESEN Funeral services for Harry O. Thuesen were conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, May 5, 1995 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. The Rev. Marion Canterbury of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion officiated. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Dave Allen, Dallas Allen, Wayne Ensley, harry Kessner, Louis Hartt and Harry “Doc” Wales. Thuesen, 91, of 1325 Sage St., Rock Springs died at 9:50 a.m. Sunday, April 30 at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Thuesen had been in ill health the past one year. He was born Sept. 18, 1903 in Rock Springs, the son of the late Hans C. and Mary A. Nelsen Thuesen. He attended school sin Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1921. He married the former Marion P. Hougard in Rock Springs on May 28, 1958 and she preceded him in death on Feb. 26, 1978. Thuesen was a retired Sweetwater County assessor, a post he filled form 1938 to 1977. He was a member of the Episcopal Church, the Danish Brotherhood, the Fraternal Order of Eagles where he served as secretary for many years. Thuesen was also a member of the B.P.O. Elks Lodge and also served as president of the Sweetwater County Democratic Central Committee. Survivors include one daughter, Nancy Allen of Santa Rosa, Calif.; one sister, Mrs. George (Ida) Kessner of Rock Springs; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife, Thuesen was preceded in death by his first wife, Frances Sloss, and two sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 6, 1995 JOHN JOSEPH MOTICHKA A mass of Christian burial for John Joseph Motichka was celebrated at 2 p.m. Friday, May 5, 1995 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 4 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, Rock Springs. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Motichka, 88, of 414 I St., Rock Springs died at 6:24 p.m. Tuesday, May 2 at the Park Manor Nursing Home in Rawlins where he had been a patient since February of 1990. He was born April 5, 1907 in Louisville, Colo., the son of the late Michael and Suzanna Petrun Motichka. He attended schools in Colorado and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Motichka was a retired coal miner who worked for the Union Pacific Coal Company for more than 30 years. He also was a retired surveyor’s assistant who worked for David Miller Engineering and Johnson and Fermelia Company, Inc. Motichka was a member of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church and the United Mine Workers of America. Survivors include one brother and sister-in-law, George and Mary Motichka of Glenwood Springs, Colo.; one sister and brother-in-law, Dorothy and Dellas Larsen of Rock Springs; one sister-in-law, Jeanette Motichka and one brother-in-law, John Rodzinak, both of Rock Springs and several nieces and nephews including those who live in Wyoming, Mrs. Edward (Dolores) Fermelia of Rock Springs, Mrs. John (Sue) Maffoni of Rawlins and Jim Tynsky of Rock Springs. In addition to his parents, Motichka was preceded in death by two brothers, Michael and Andy Motichka, and three sisters, Mary Tynsky, Margaret Kidman and Anna Rodzinak. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 6, 1995 MICHAEL COLLINS ARCOREN Funeral services for Michael Collins Arcoren were conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, May 1, 1995 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Lyle Burwell of the Rock Springs Christian Church conducted the services. Arcoren, 19, of 1508 Ninth St. Space 22, Rock Springs died instantly at about 2 p.m. Thursday, April 27, 1995 at his home. He was born April 9, 1976 in Riverton, the son of Keith Collins and Margo Arcoren. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was presently employed at Walmart in Rock Springs. Survivors include his parents, Keith Collins and Margo Arcoren of Rock Springs; one sister, Sherry Michelle Arcoren of Rock Springs; his paternal grandmother, Thelma Paustian of Rock Springs; his maternal grandmother, Willie Ellis of Sheridan and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Sonny Collins Arcoren, and one uncle, George Lewis Frisbee. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 6, 1995 KENNETH E. RACE LANDER—Services for Kenneth E. Race were at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 2, 1995 at the Chapel of Mountain Hope, Hudson’s Funeral Home, Lander. The Rev. Dan Brossman of the First Christian Church officiated. Race, 84, died Wednesday, April 26 in the Westward Heights Care Center at Lander. He was born July 20, 1910 in Hudson, a son of George Washington Race and Sarah Ann Young Race. He attended Hudson Grade School and Fremont County Vocational High School where he was a member of the 1926 state champion football team. He served in the National Guard cavalry and was a coal miner. He lived in Superior and Rock Springs. He married Pearl Jeanette Shepanovich Jan. 2, 1937 in Green River. They moved to Lander in 1953 and he worked at the U.S. Steel Atlantic City mine until his retirement in 1974. Survivors include his wife, Pearl of Lander; daughters, Celest Ann Pugh and Shirley Joyce Cockerham, both of Lander; a son, Roy Gene Race, Bakersfield, Calif.; 10 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by three brothers and four sisters. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 6, 1995 JOHN F. JENSEN SALT LAKE CITY - Funeral services for John R. Jensen were Saturday, April 29, 1995 at 10 a.m. at the Boulder Community Center with burial in the Boulder Cemetery. Jensen died April 25 in Salt Lake City after an extended illness of kidney disease. He was born Nov. 17, 1944, to Otto and Florence Jensen in Jackson and lived on the family ranch at Big Sandy his entire life. Jensen graduated from Pinedale High School in 1963 and attended the University of Wyoming for one year. He married Grace Smith Sept. 11, 1971 in Casper. They had three children, Teri Lynn, Toni Lea, and Daniel John. Jensen was an active participant in many organizations, the Green River Valley Cattlemen's Association, Wyoming Stockgrowers, Southwest Wyoming Hereford Association, Wyoming Hereford Association, ASCS member, BLM Advisory Board member, a 4-H father and leader, Square Top and Silver Creek Allotment member. Survivors include his wife, Grace of the family ranch and three children; his mother and sisters, Chris Jensen and Ann Anspach. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 6, 1995 JOHNNY G. SPEEGLE PAMPA, Texas—Services for Johnny G. Speegle were at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 2, 1995 at Carmichael Whatley Colonial Chapel in Pampa, Texas. The Rev. Leonard Forsythe, pastor of Bible Baptist Church of Borger, officiated. Burial was at Memory Gardens Cemetery. Speegle, 79, died Sunday, April 30, 1995 in Pampa, Texas. He was born Nov. 10, 1915 in Wellington, Texas, and had been a resident of Pampa since 1947, moving from Borger, Texas. He married Guyla Udine Pierce on Dec. 27. 1943 in Borger. She died Oct. 6, 1994. He worked for Cabot Corporation for 35 years as a master sheet metalist, retiring in 1978. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army who served during World War II. Survivors include two daughters and a son-in-law, Phil and Ruby Meek of Rock Springs, and Vivian P. Keough of Pampa; one brother, August L. Speegle of Borger; four sisters, Mintie Belle Gipson of Borger, Texas, Dorothy Jean Tate of Borger, Mildred Christine McCarty of Borger and Pauline Webb of Amarillo, Texas; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Kenneth D. Speegle and Walter A. Speegle. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 13, 1995 SEBE MAE OPELLA Funeral services for Sebe Mae Opella were conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, May 6, 1994 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., in Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church officiated. Cremation followed with inurnment in Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Opella, 78, of 140 Elk St., Rock Springs, died at 10 p.m. Monday, May 1 at the home of her daughter in Phoenix, Ariz. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Opella had been in ill health since January of 1995. She was born March 29, 1917 in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late George and Azzi Abraham Doan. She attended school sin Rock Springs and married the former Eddie Opella in Rock Springs Jan. 3, 1942. He preceded her in death Feb. 22, 1994. Mrs. Opella was the retired owner and operator of the Irwin Hotel in Rock Springs from 1965 to 1995. She was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Eddie “Butch” and Tami Opella Jr. of Casper; one daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Dennis McIntosh of Phoenix; two brothers, Abraham and Pete Doan, both of Rock Springs; two sisters, Lillian Indorf of Lompoc, Calif. and Vivian Sargent of Rock Springs; four grandchildren, Kirk and Brandi Opella of Casper, Mindi McIntosh of Augusta, Ga. and Kane McIntosh of Phoenix and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Opella was preceded in death by five brothers, Gov, Sam, Johnny, Leon and Deab Doan and one sister, Mary Vanover. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 13, 1995 JOHN DAVID DUPUIS Funeral services for John David DuPuis were conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 9, 1995 at the Mount of Olives Lutheran Church, 2916 Foothill Blvd., Rock Springs. The Rev. Brian Stoffregen officiated. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. DuPuis, 18, 3621 Cleveland St., Apt. B, died at 4:15 p.m. Thursday, May 4. DuPuis was the passenger in a vehicle heading north on Wyoming Highway 191 approximately 30 miles southwest of Rock Springs which was involved in an accident. DuPuis was born on March 11, 1977 in Olympia, Wash., the son of David Robert and Carol Anne Shaffer DuPuis. He attended schools in Green River and Rock Springs and was presently working as a clerk for McDonald’s in Rock Springs. A resident of Rock Springs since 1979 and a former resident of Washington, DuPuis was a member of the Lutheran Church. Survivors include his father and stepmother, David and Mary DuPuis of Rock Springs; his mother and stepfather, Carol and Mike Padilla of Green River; two brothers, Joey DuPuis and Trevor DuPuis; his stepbrother, Chad Padilla, all of Green River; three stepsisters, Crystal Padilla of Green River, Carol Ann Karlinger and Desirae Adell Karlinger, both of Rock Springs; his paternal grandmother, Hazel Pete of Oakville, Wash.; step-paternal grandparents, Enrique and Annie Padilla of Green River; his maternal grandmother, Elma Shaffer of Green River and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Charles Shaffer; his paternal grandfather, Joseph J. DuPuis and his uncle, John Shaffer. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 13, 1995 IRENE ALEXANDRA SLATER Funeral services for Irene Alexandra Slater were conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 11, 1995 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, north of Rock Springs. The Rev. James L. Henning officiated. Mrs. Slater, 79, of 109 Locust St., Rock Springs, died at about 8:30 a.m. Monday, May 8, at the home of her son at 209 Cherokee St., Rock Springs. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Slater died following a lengthy illness. She was born May 31, 1915, the daughter of the late Svante and Ida Laurunen Ranta. She attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1933. Mrs. Slater worked for many years as a housekeeper. She was a member of the Lutheran Church. Survivors include her former husband, Eurcell Slater of Rock Springs; one son and daughter-in-law, Vernon and Cheryl Slater of Rock Springs; two daughters, Mrs. Bob (Marsha) Worek of Denver and Mrs. Robert (Pam) Anderson of Rock Springs; eight grandchildren, Gene Hawks, Jason Rhinehart, Tara and Jack Slater, Jim Juidotti and Charlene Pflieger, all of Rock Springs and Billie STeubing and Alison Smith, both of Denver; eight great-grandchildren; and one nice, Beverly Shipley of Montana. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Slater was preceded in death by one sister, Ruth Ranta. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 13, 1995 CAROLYN O. MERRELL Funeral services for Carolyn O. Merrell were conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, 1995 at the LDS Stake Center, 120 Shoshone Ave., Green River. Bishop David Harmon conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Mrs. Merrell, 85, of 300 Hoover Drive, Green River, died at 12:35 p.m. Saturday, May 6 at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City where she had been a patient since April 19, 1995. A resident of Green River since 1942, Mrs. Merrell had been in ill health the past several years. She was born Feb. 10, 1910 in Wilson, the daughter of the late George E. and Katherine Wilson Goodrick. She attended schools in Jackson and Kemmerer and married Ernest Merrell in Driggs, Idaho March 11, 1926. He preceded her in death March 15, 1972. Mrs. Merrell was a 4-H Leader for many years in Green River and the Bolder area. She was a member of the LDS Church, the first homemakers club for 40 years and the Junior Old Timers. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Lowell and Ellen Merrell of Rock Springs; three daughters and sons-in-law, Ernesta and Buster Murphy of Fountain Valley, Calif., Eva and Larry Cauthorn of Green River and Eunice and Allan Kiernan of Rock Springs; one brother, Dee Goodrick of Carpenteria, Calif.; one sister, Nellie Reed of Jackson Hole; 14 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Merrell was preceded in death by six brothers and two sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 13, 1995 ESTHER CHRISTINA ANDERSON CAMPBELL VERNAL, Utah—Funeral services for Esther Christina Anderson Campbell were at 11 a.m. Wednesday, May 10, 1995 at the Kingsbury Community Church in Vernal, Utah. Burial was in the Vernal Memorial Park. Mrs. Campbell, 95, of Vernal died May 7 at the home in Vernal. She was born Oct. 16, 1899 in Harmony, Minn., a daughter of Charles and Caroline Oberg Anderson. She married Duward E. Campbell on Jan. 22, 1922 in Vernal. She was a homemaker and school teacher. She was a member of the Norwegian Lutheran Church. She taught school in Moffat and Washington counties in Colorado and Minnesota for 30 years. Her hobbies were riding and helping Duward with their cattle and hunting arrow heads and pretty rocks. She was preceded in death by her husband, Duward E. Campbell; her son, Donald Franklin Campbell and sisters, Cora, Flora and Mabel Anderson Smith. She is survived by a nephew, Willard Greeley of Vancouver, Wash. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 13, 1995 CHESTER HAROLD “JACK” HINDMAN Chester Harold "Jack" Hindman Hindman, 82, of 927 Lincoln Ave., Rock Springs, died at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 9 at his home. A resident of Rock Springs since 1941 and former resident of Sidney, Iowa, Hindman had been in ill health since July of 1994. He was born July 12, 1912 in Sidney, the son of the late Thomas and Daisy Ricketts Hindman. He married the former Alice Seneshale in Rock Springs. Hindman retired in 1975 as a signal maintainer for the Union Pacific Railroad where he worked for 22 years. He was a member of the First Congregational Church. Survivors include his wife, Alice of Rock Springs; one daughter, Mrs. Richard (Joyce) Vandersloot of Rock Springs; two brothers, Floyd Hindman of Rock Springs and Truman Hindman of Omaha, Neb.; one grandson, Matthew Weber of Rock Springs and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Hindman was preceded in death by two brothers, Paul and Clyde Hindman; one brother who died in infancy and three sisters, Jessie, Margaret and Ruth. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 13, 1995 JAMES R. PHILLIPS Memorial services for James Robert Phillips were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, May 12, 1995 at the Evangelical Free Church, 125 Firestone Road, Rock Springs. The Rev. Richard Carlson officiated. Phillips, 35, of 445 Waggener St., Green River, died sometime on or about Sunday, April 30 in his vehicle, 10.5 miles south of Highway 191 south of the Little Fire Hole Road. He was born May 19, 1959 in Butler, Pa., the son of Harvey Henry and Helen McDowell Phillips. He attended schools in Butler and was a graduate of Butler High School with the class of 1977. He attended Western Wyoming Community College. He married the former Tanya Flannery in Glenrock Sept. 17, 1980. Phillips was a former shift mechanic at SF Phosphates for nine years. Survivors include his wife, Tanya of Green River; his parents, Harvey and Helen Phillips of Butler; one son, Joshua Robert Phillips of Green River; two daughters, Tiffany Ann and Sarah Lynn Phillips, both of Green River; two brothers, David Phillips of Henderson, Nev. and John Phillips of Houston and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 13, 1995 MARIE ELDA ZAMPEDRI FORT BRIDGER - Funeral services for Marie Elda Zampedri were at the St. Helen's Catholic Church in Fort Bridger Wednesday, May 10, 1995 at 11 a.m. There was a rosary conducted on Tuesday, May 9 at 7 p.m. Interment was in the Fort Badger Cemetery. Mrs. Zampedri, 80, of Fort Bridger, died May 6 at the Evanston Regional Hospital following a long-term illness. She was born Aug. 19, 1914 in San Francisco to Gustutino and Luisa Blasi. She married Joe Zampedri April 16, 1932 in Green River. He preceded her in death Nov. 27, 1974. She resided in Superior until 1940 and then moved to Carter. Mrs. Zampedri, Joe and her brother, Reno Blasi, ran the Carter Bar for four years ago then moved to Fort Bridger in December of 1944 where they ran the hotel and later purchased the Jim Bridger Bar and Cafe and ran it until 1972. She retired and lived in Fort Bridger until her death. Survivors include one son, Rudy A. and Ellen Zampedri of Fort Bridger; three grandchildren, Rudy, Joe and Susie Zampedri of Lyman; Steve and Thressa (Zampedri) Mitchell, Charles and Nancy (Zampedri) Hornberger, all of Mountain View; eight great-granddaughters and one great-grandson; and several nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Nancy Carol, great-granddaughter, Tiffany Ann Mitchell; her parents; brothers, Reno Blasi, Oliver, August and Roger Moretti; sister, Thressa Droghini and a good friend, John E. Platko. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 13, 1995 JUANITA L. WETZLER FORT COLLINS, Colo.—Funeral services for Juanita L. Wetzler were conducted Wednesday, May 3, 1995 at Warren-Bohlender Funeral Home. The Rev. Steve Kilgore officiated. Burial was in the Grandview Cemetery. A former Farson resident, Mrs. Wetzler, 72, of Fort Collins, Colo., died at home Sunday, April 30. Juanita Sitzman was born July 7, 1923, in Colorado Springs to the late Adolph Sitzman and Minnie Maud Webster Sitzman of Farson. She moved to Fort Collins as a child. She married James W. Wetzler June 12, 1941 in Rock Springs. He died April 28, 1973. After graduation, she lived in Nevada for two years and Denver for 15 years. She moved to Farson in 1952, then moved to Cheyenne in 1956 and came back to Fort Collins in 1966. She was vice president of Home Federal Savings and Loan for 25 years, retiring in 1988. She was a member of the Evangelical Free Church and Bible Study Fellowship. Survivors include a son, Jim Wetzler of Fort Collins; a daughter, Sharron Liebe of Cheyenne; a sister, Mickie Mitchelson of Farson; her mother, Minnie Maud Webster Sitzman of Farson; four grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 13, 1995 MARK E. SEWELL Funeral services for Mark E. Sewell were at 1 p.m. Friday, May 12, 1995 at the O'Conner Funeral Home, Great Falls, Mont. Interment was in Highland Cemetery, Great Falls. Sewell, 36, 733 Massachusetts Ave., Rock Springs, died Saturday, May 6 in an automobile accident on Interstate 80 near the Elk Street exit. He was born March 2, 1959 in Cut Bank, Mont., to Russell and Dorla Eby Sewell. He attended schools in Cut Bank and Billings, Mont., graduating from Billings Central High School in 1978. He graduated from Helena Vo-Tech in 1980. He had lived in Rock Springs for three and a half years. His hobbies included following the Pittsburgh Steelers, Green Bay Packers and Boston Celtics as well as hunting and fishing. He is survived by his mother in Cut Bank; four sisters, Mrs. Tom (Sherri) Higgins, Helena, Mrs. Dan (Becky) Scalley, Great Falls, Mont., Mrs. Cliff (Patty) Cordes, Tempe, Ariz., and Mrs. Dave (Peggy) Floyd, Rock Springs; one brother, Joseph R. Sewell, Rock Springs; and nine nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, maternal and paternal grandparents and several aunts and uncles. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 20, 1995 PHILLIS GAIL COMSTOCK A mass of Christian burial for Phillis Gail Comstock was celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 18, 1995 at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. The Rev. William Espenshade officiated. A vigil service with rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 17 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St. in Rock Springs. Graveside funeral services and interment were conducted at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, May 18 at the Pinedale Cemetery in Pinedale. Mrs. Comstock, 71, of 3723 Madison Drive No. 40, Rock Springs, died at 8:30 a.m. Sunday, May 14 at the home of her daughter at 406 Ashley St., Rock Springs. A resident of Rock Springs for the past eight years and former longtime resident of Pinedale, Mrs. Comstock had been in ill health the past six months. She was born Sept. 30, 1923 in Hamilton, Texas, the daughter of the late John F. and Grace Graham Cooper. She attended schools in Texas and married Edward A. Comstock in Seattle May 29, 1942. He preceded her in death Nov. 9, 1971. Mrs. Comstock worked for three years at the Pinedale Children’s Center and as a certified nursing assistant at the Pinedale Retirement Center for five years until her retirement in 1987. She was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Survivors include four sons, Melvin A. Comstock of Arizona, Delbert W. Comstock and Walter G. Comstock, both of Rock Springs and Robert J. Comstock of Marbleton; four daughters, Mrs. William (Wilma) Kothe of Marbleton, Mrs. Rowland (Rose) Fisher and Mrs. Roy (Connie) Talbott, both of Rock Springs and Mrs. Raymond (Rita) Martin of Robertsdale, Ala.; 35 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; two aunts; one uncle and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Comstock was preceded in death by three sons, Lloyd E. Comstock, Roy A. Comstock and George W. Comstock; two brothers and three sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 20, 1995 JERRY LEE TOSH Funeral services for Jerry Lee Tosh were conduced at 1 p.m. Thursday, May 18, 1995 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St. in Rock Springs. Tosh, 55, of 3453 Madison Drive, Rock Springs, died at 11:15 p.m. Sunday, May 14 at his home. A resident of Rock Springs for the past 12 and one-half years and former resident of Coeur d’Alene and Pinehurst, Idaho, Tosh had been in ill health the past several months. He was born July 2, 1939 in Clovis, N.M., the son of the late Lee E. and Opal Holbrook Tosh. He attended schools in Coeur d’Alene and was a graduate of the Coeur d’Alene High School with the class of 1958. He attended the Spokane Community College in Spokane, Wash. He served with the Idaho National Guard at Coeur d’Alene for eight years. He married the former Linda Kay Croson in Coeur d’Alene May 17, 1963. Tosh worked as a controlled electrical technician for Pacific Corp. for 12 years until his health forced his retirement in December of 1994. Tosh’s hobbies were square dancing, fishing, boating and repairing antique radios. He was a member of the Church of Christ, Sashay Pardners Square Dance Club and the Union Local No. 127. Survivors include his wife, Linda Tosh of Rock Springs; one son, Rodney Tosh of Rock Springs; two daughters, Renee Lewis of Pinehurst and Rhonda Saunders of Rock Springs; one brother, Robert Tosh of Clatskanie, Ore.; two sisters, Ann Trimp of Pomeroy, Wash., and Lynda Tosh of Nampa, Idaho; seven grandchildren, Amy Tosh, Heather Lewis, Jerry Lewis, Jacob Saunders, Trevor Saunders, Ambree Tosh and Chauntea Tosh. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 20, 1995 SARAH JANE ADDY EAST CARBON, Utah—Services for Sarah Jane Kettle Addy were celebrated Monday May 15, 1995 at 11 a.m. at the Episcopal Church of the Trinity in East Carbon City, Utah. Interment was in Valley View Cemetery, Sunnyside, Utah. Mrs. Addy, 80, died May 10 in a Price, Utah, nursing home. She was born July 8, 1914 in Superior, a daughter of John and Esther Mullen Kettle. She married George Lyle Addy June 18, 1936 in Paris, Idaho. He died July 18, 1972. She was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Trinity in East Carbon. She was a resident of East Carbon since 1949. She belonged to the Senior Citizen Center in East Carbon. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Naomi Chapter No. 13 and a member of the Utahna Rebekah Lodge No. 39. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Alice and Jay Hall, Brisebane, Queensland, Australia; two sisters, Margaret Ogrin and Esther Wells, both of Rock Springs; one brother, Johnnie Kettle, also of Rock Springs, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by three sisters, Ruby, Laura, Luella and one brother, Kenneth. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 20, 1995 ANDREW KUNTZ A mass of Christian burial for Andrew “Andy” Kuntz was celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 17, 1995 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 16 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St. in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Kuntz, 66, of 208 Tyler St., Rock Springs, died at 11:15 p.m. Thursday, May 11 at the Yuma Regional Medical Center in Yuma, Ariz. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Kuntz had been in ill health the past several years. He was born May 11, 1929, in Glen Ullin, N.D., the son of the late Mike and Mary Ann Jude Kuntz. He attended schools in North Dakota and married the former Josephine Berger in Hebron, N.D. June 12, 1950. Kuntz worked in the oil fields of Montana, Colorado and Wyoming. He later retired as a miner from the FMC Corporation where he worked for 24 years. Kuntz’s hobby was spending time outdoor and he was a gardener. He was a member of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church and the United Mine Workers of America. Survivors include his wife, Josephine “Jo” Kuntz of Rock Springs; one son and daughter-in-law, Dennis and Sheila Kuntz of Billings, Mont.; three daughters and sons-in-law, Beatrice and Bruce Turcato, Brenda and Thomas Jensen and Berna and Steve McWhorter, all of Rock Springs; three brothers, Mike Kuntz of Glen Ullin, John Kuntz of Mott, N.D., and Matt Kuntz of Hebron; five sisters, Eva Davis of Missouri, Betty Barth of Spokane, Wash., Frances Roll of Bismarck, N.D., Barbara Truman and Catherine Marthaller, both of Dickinson, N.D.; 10 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Kuntz was preceded in death by one daughter, Bernetta Kay Kuntz, who died Aug. 27, 1982, and two sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 20, 1995 PAUL A. URBAN PHILIP, S.D.—Services for Paul A. Urban were Monday, May 15, 1995 at the First Lutheran Church in Philip, S.D. The Rev. Hans Sacrison officiated. Interment was in the Masonic Cemetery in Philip. Active pallbearers were Willis Bloom, Douglas Urban, Cal Hoag, Bob Coyle, Dale “Buster” Peterson and Darral Brooks. Honorary pallbearers were all relatives and friends attending the funeral. Urban, 81, Philip, died Friday, May 12. He was born Nov. 11, 193, a son of George and Mary Remly Urban who farmed near Broadland, S.D. He grew up on the farm and did farm work early in his life. He married Helen Edith May Peterson on April 27, 1940 in Rapid City, S.D. During the early part of World War II he worked in shipyards in Long Beach, Calif. After returning to Philip he did garage and custodial work until his retirement. He was a member of the First Lutheran Church of Philip, the Bad River Senior Citizens and a former member of the Philip Volunteer Fire Department. Survivors include his wife, Helen Urban of Philip; a son, Bruce P. “Tiny” Urban and his wife, Marlene, of Modesto, Calif., and their children, Kelli and Brent Urban; a daughter, Susan “Tweetum” Magnuson and her husband, Dennis, of Rock Springs and their children, Jerry and Doug Magnuson; two sisters, his twin sister, Pauline Poulisse of Sioux City, Iowa, and Opal Beesler, Modesto, Calif.; several other relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents; four brothers, Roy, George, Arthur and Harvey; and two sisters, Leta and Laura. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 20, 1995 LORANE CECILE PARKER Funeral services for Lorane Cecile Parker were conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, May 16, 1995 at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel, 263 E. Flaming Gorge Way in Green River. The Rev. Walt Silveria of the First United Methodist Church officiated. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery. Pallbearers were Marty Vig, Morris Vig, Barry Vig, Andrew Vig, James Parker and Ross Parker. Mrs. Parker, 40, of 1715 Massachusetts Court, Green River, died at about 3 a.m. Wednesday, May 10 at her home. She was born Sept. 13, 1954 in Belle Fourche, S.D., the daughter of A. Wayne and Carol Vig. She attended schools in Newell and Faith, S.D. and was a graduate of Faith High School with the class of 1972. She attended South Dakota State University in Brookings, S.D., for one year and the National College of Business in Rapid City, S.D., for two years. She married Robert Blaine Parker in Lemmon, S.D., Nov. 8, 1975. Mrs. Parker was a resident of Green River for the past 16 years and former resident of Carlsbad, N.M., and Rapid City. Survivors include her husband, Robert B. Parker of Green River; her father and stepmother, A. Wayne and Hope Vig of Piedmont, S.D.; three sons, Nicholas, Daniel and Joshua Parker, all of Green River; four brothers, Barry Vig and Mary Vig, both of Opal, S.D. and Andrew Vig and Morris Vig, both of Rapid City; two sisters, Mona Reichert of Billings, Mont., and Lisa Loveridge of Rapid City and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother and one sister, Susan. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 20, 1995 CHARLOTTE DAWN CRUDGE Services for Charlotte Dawn Crudge were Saturday, May 13, 1995 at the O’Connor Funeral Home in Great Falls, Mont. Burial was at Highland Cemetery in Great Falls. Miss Crudge, 28, died Monday, May 8, in Salt Lake City. She was born Aug. 16, 1966 in Santa Monica, Calif., a daughter of Evelyn M. Halbig-Crudge and Arthur B. Crudge. Her hobbies included outdoor activities, music and caring for her dogs. Survivors include her mother, Evelyn M. Halbig, Issaquah, Wash.; her father, Art, and stepmother, Bonnie Crudge of Everett, Wash.; her sister, Natalie and brother-in-law, Steve Bolon, Gresham, Ore.; her grandmother, Evelyn F. Halbig, Spokane, Wash.; her fiancé, Joe Sewell, Rock Springs; four aunts, an uncle and several cousins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 20, 1995 WALTER NEWLIN The body of Walter Newlin was returned to Paris, Ill., for services and interment in the Edgar Cemetery in Paris. Newlin, 53, of 316 North Central No. 6, Paris, died at 5:25 p.m. Friday, May 12 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient for one day. A lifelong resident of Paris, Newlin became ill while traveling through Rock Springs. He was born April 20, 1942 in Paris, the son of Harold Brubaker and Martha Elizabeth Jones Newlin. He attended schools in Paris and was a graduate of high school there. Newlin was a truck driver for the Classic Transport Corporation. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 20, 1995 MARY CHRISTINA ODORIZZI RAWLINS—Services for Mary Christina Odorozzi were at 10 a.m. Thursday, May 18, 1995 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Rawlins. The Rev. Malcolm Reid officiated. Interment was in the Rawlins Cemetery. Rosary was at 7 p.m. Wednesday, May 17 at the Rostad Mortuary. Mrs. Odorizzi, 87, of Rawlins, died May 12 at Park Manor in Rawlins. She was born May 6, 1908 in Pueblo, Colo. She married John Odorizzi at Pueblo Jan. 24, 1929. She grew up in Pueblo. After marriage she moved to Wyoming and lived in Rock Springs and Superior from 1929-1951. She moved to Rawlins. She was a Red Cross volunteer during World War II. She belonged to the American Fraternal Lodge and was a Scouting worker. She was a member of St. Joseph’s Catholic Church, St. Jude Circle and Altar and Rosary Society. Survivors include her husband, John of Rawlins; two daughters, Betty Rumpf of Cheyenne and Charleen Latinia of Pottsboro, Texas; two nieces, Sandra DePedro Snedecker of Seaside, Ore., and Nancy DePedro Larsen of Greeley, Colo.; two brothers, John Marino of Pueblo and Tony Marino of Fresno, Calif.; one sister, Rosie DiSanti of Albuquerque, N.M.; 10 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by one son, Joe; three brothers and two sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 20, 1995 KIMBERLY GLEN MILLS CODY—Funeral services for Kimberly Glen Mills were Tuesday, May 16, 1995 at 11 a.m. in the Crandall Funeral Home in Evanston. Interment was in the Evanston Cemetery. Mills, 41, died Tuesday, May 9 at the Park County Hospital in Cody. He was born Jan. 10, 1945 in Evanston, the son of William Glen and Ruby Arlene (Godsey) Mills. He married Brenda Ann Brakey in Salt Lake City April 17, 1993. Mills graduated from Evanston High School in 1972. He later graduated from Weber State University in respiratory care and was currently employed at the Park County Hospital as a respiratory therapist in Cody. He was a hunter, fisherman and backpacker who worked with his hands. He played guitar and sang. He served in the National Guard. He is survived by his wife, Brenda; son, Zachary Glenn Mills and daughter, Ashlee Ann Mills, all of Cody; his mother, Ruby A. Mills of Evanston; a brother, Bradley J. and his wife Cyndi Mills of Evanston; a sister, Diana Lynn Mills of Salt Lake City; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father and a nephew, Ryan Dane Ausman. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 20, 1995 ROSE C. JONES CASPER—Funeral liturgy for Rose C. Jones, 80, was conducted Thursday, May 11, 1995 at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church by Msgr. James O’Neill. Rite of Committal was conducted at Highland Cemetery. Mrs. Jones died May 3 at the Wyoming Medical Center. She was born Aug. 3, 1914, in Rock Springs, the daughter of Walter and Doris (Collins) Franklin. She grew up and received her education in Rock Springs. In 1946 she moved to Casper where she was employed at the Kassis Department Store for 25 years. On May 17, 1954, she married Willie L. Jones in Douglas. He died in 1980. Mrs. Jones was a member of St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, a longtime member of Golden Orchid Extension Club, past president of Powder River V.F.W. Auxiliary No. 991, V.F.W. No. 9439, Hospital Auxiliary, American Legion No. 2 and M.O.C.A. No. 3. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents and a son. Survivors include her daughter, Joyce Williams of Gainsville, Texas; a sister, Mrs. Doris Collins of Denver; two grandsons, two great-granddaughters, and several cousins and nieces. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 20, 1995 CHESTER HAROLD “JACK” HINDMAN Memorial services for Chester Harold “Jack” Hindman were conducted at 3:30 p.m. Thursday, May 18, 1995 at the First Congregational Church, 1275 Adams Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Walt Silveria of the First United Methodist Church officiated. Inurnment was in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs. Hindman, 82, of 927 Lincoln Ave., Rock Springs, died at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 9 at his home. A resident of Rock Springs since 1941 and former resident of Sidney, Iowa, Hindman had been in ill health since July of 1994. He was born July 12, 1912 in Sidney, the son of the late Thomas and Daisy Ricketts Hindman. He married the former Alice Seneshale in Rock Springs. Hindman retired in 1975 as a signal maintainer for the Union Pacific Railroad where he worked for 22 years. He was a member of the First Congregational Church. Survivors include his wife, Alice of Rock Springs; one daughter, Mrs. Richard (Joyce) Vandersloot of Rock Springs; two brothers, Floyd Hindman of Rock Springs and Truman Hindman of Omaha, Neb.; one grandson, Matthew Weber of Rock Springs and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Hindman was preceded in death by two brothers, Paul and Clyde Hindman; one brother who died in infancy and three sister, Jessie, Margaret and Ruth. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 20, 1995 KENNETH ANDERSON The body of Kenneth Anderson was returned to Davenport, Iowa for funeral services and interment in the Oakdale Memorial Gardens. Anderson, 70, of 1502 Elm St., Davenport, died shortly after being admitted to Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 8:25 p.m. Saturday, May 13. A lifelong resident of Davenport, Anderson was traveling through Rock Springs when he became ill. He was born Sept. 11, 1924 in Davenport, the son of Theodore and Martha Nelson Anderson. He attended schools in Davenport and was a graduate of Davenport High School with the class of 1942. Anderson was a US Army veteran of World War II who served from 1942 to 1945. He married the former Dorothy Jean O’Haver. Mr. Anderson was a retired chief deputy sheriff for Scott County, Iowa. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Anderson of Davenport. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 27, 1995 HENRY LEE SANCHEZ Funeral services for Henry Lee Sanchez were at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 24, 1995 at the LDS Church, 1000 West Fourth North, Green River. Bishop Kaye W. Allred conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearers were Chriss Mitchell, Bob Buerdall, Lee Richardson, Glenn Winemaster, Les McCurdy and Mike Masterson. Honorary pallbearers were Rick McQueen, Clair Henderson, Allen Bakkala and Pat McCurdy. Sanchez, 43, of 543 Canyon Road, Green River, died at 7:40 p.m. Sunday, May 21 at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City where he had been a patient for the past 10 days. A lifelong resident of Green River, Sanchez died following a sudden illness. He was born April 15, 1952 in Green River, the son of Jose F. and Lois Marie Waters Sanchez. He attended school sin Green River and was a graduate of Green River High School with the class of 1971. He married the former Sue Lorene Dillion in Green River June 16, 1973. Sanchez was a belt utility helper for the FMC Corporation where he worked for the past 23 years. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and Rolling Green Golf Course. Survivors include his wife, Sue Sanchez of Green River; his father, Jose Sanchez; his mother, Lois Mullins; one son, Joe David Sanchez; one daughter, Alona Marie Sanchez; two brothers, Nick Sanchez and Pat Sanchez, all of Green River and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother, Edward, and two sisters, Patsy and Sandra. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 27, 1995 BETTY J. DUGAS A memorial mass for Betty J. Dugas was celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, May 26, 1995 at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. The Rev. William Espenshade officiated. A vigil service with rosary was celebrated at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 25 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St. in Rock Springs. Inurnment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Rock Springs. Miss Dugas, 79, of 1325 Sage St., Rock Springs, died at 12:45 p.m. Tuesday, May 23 at the Sage View Care Center. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Superior, she had been in ill health for the past three years. She was born March 5, 1916 in Superior, the daughter of the late Steve and Alice Baird Dugas. She attended school sin Superior and was a graduate of Superior High School with the class of 1933. She graduated from the University of Wyoming where she received a teaching certificate. She was a retired bank teller for the North Side State Bank where she worked from 1949 to 1980. Miss Dugas was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Charles (Dorothy) Blasko of Rock Springs and Mrs. Raymond (Eleanor) Kent of Denver and three nieces, Jean Piner of Rock Springs, Lee Strubble of Denver and Karla Devlin of Golden, Colo. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 27, 1995 MILDRED L. YAKSE Funeral services for Mildred L. Yakse were conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 25, 1995 at the LDS Church, 2055 Edgar St., Rock Springs. Bishop Allen Knight conducted the services. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Roy Reed, Clarence Sargent, Ray Overy, Daron Dewey, Steve Paulson and Blaine Graham. Mrs. Yakse, 89, of 722 D St., Rock Springs, died at 6:15 p.m. Monday, May 22 at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Yakse died following a lengthy illness. She was born Dec. 24, 1905 in Toole, Utah, the daughter of the late James and Lottie Seal Christensen. She attended schools in Toole and Lark, Utah, and was a graduate of Bingham Canyon High School with the class of 1921. She married Louis J. Yakse in Rock Springs June 28, 1924 and he preceded her in death March 23, 1972. Mrs. Yakse worked as a soda jerk at Joynson’s Drug Store and as a clerk for the Union Pacific Coal Company. She also worked as a nurse’s aide at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County until her retirement. Mrs. Yakse sang for many local activities and organizations. She operated a sewing shop in her home where she made custom drapes, coats and jackets. She was a member of the LDS Church, the Daughters of the Utah Pioneers, the Wyoming Federation of the Women’s Club and the American Association of Readers. In 1979 she retired because of ill health. Survivors include two sons, Louis J. Yakse of Rock Springs and William Yakse of Oceanside, Calif.; one daughter, Mrs. Helene (John) Novotny of Rock Springs; three sisters, Mable Leon Benson, Helen Eugene Robinson and Wilma Joyce Laurnen, all of Englewood, Colo.; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and several cousins, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Yakse was preceded in death by one brother, Edward and one sister, Mary Ellen. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 27, 1995 KENNETH F. GUNN Services for Kenneth F. Gunn were Thursday, May 18, 1995 at 11 a.m. at St. John's Episcopal Church in Green River. The Rev. John Pennington officiated. Burial was in the Pisgah Cemetery in Cripple Creek, Colo., on May 20. Gunn, of Green River died May 11 at 9:08 a.m. in Tucson, Ariz., of heart failure. He was born Sept. 19, 1927 in Cripple Creek, a son of Francis and Margeurite Gunn. He lived in Green River for 29 years, prior to that he lived in Cripple Creek. He married his wife, Irene Jan. 28, 1956 in Denver. He was a miner, retired in 1993, employed by General Chemical for 27 years. He belonged to the Episcopal Church. He was a lifetime member of Cripple Creek Elks. Survivors include his wife, Irene; five daughters, Teresa Warren and her husband, Tim, Becky Thrasher and her husband, Ray, Kathy DeVoy and her husband, Pat, Debbie Gunn and Kelly Shablo and her husband, Rick, all of Green River; two aunts, Irma LeBraun and Roberta Vineyard; two sisters, Beverly and Tom Clark of Longmont, Colo. and Pat and Bob Munns of Denver; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; eight nieces and three nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Francis Gunn; one brother, Robert and his maternal and paternal grandparents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 27, 1995 JAMES RUSSELL DANIELS The body of James Russell Daniels was taken to Idaho for funeral services and interment. Daniels, 48, of 1080 South Dakota St., Green River, was found dead in his vehicle at 2:30 p.m. Thursday, May 18 on county road No.7, near Pioneer Trails Park, 36 miles northwest of Rock Springs. He was born Aug. 19, 1946 in Blackfoot, Idaho, the son of Dot A. Daniels. He attended schools in Grace, Idaho and was a retired US Marine Corp veteran. A resident of Green River for the past four years and former resident of Idaho, Daniels worked as a carpenter for Bybee Enterprises. He was a member of the LDS Church. Survivors include his mother, Dot A. Bybee of Green River; two sons, James Daniels and Jacob Daniels, both of Green River; two daughters, Gwendolyn Daniels and Jenica Daniels, both of Green River; two brothers, Thomas G. Bybee and Robert D. Bybee, both of Green River; seven sisters, Mrs. Marvin (Elaine) Brauberger, Carol Anderson, Mrs. Bill (Connie M.) Alter, Mrs. Gary (Cynthia Jean) Schultz and Candace Bybee, all of Green River, Mrs Jerry (Cheryl Ann) Burgess of Pluski, N.Y. and Mrs. Bryson (Carla Dawn) Adams of Granger; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Daniels was preceded in death by his stepfather, Thomas G. Bybee who died in 1983 and one daughter, Anjanette Daniels who died in 1976. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 27, 1995 ERVIN “HUTCH” HUTCHINSON MOAB, Utah -- Ervin Eugene Hutchinson, known as "Hutch," died Sunday morning, May 14, 1995 in Moab, Utah. He was born June 29, 1951 in Evanston to Ervin and Marilyn Hutchinson. He worked on drill rigs all over the nation, and on some occasions overseas. Hutchinson and his family lived in many places until 1984 when they settled in Moab. He is survived by his wife, Alberta; four sons, Martin Ervin and William Lloyd of Moab, Steven Eugene and Shawn Ray of Thompson, Utah; one daughter, Kristy of Rock Springs; sisters, Kay Hajeck of Sidney, Neb., Cindy Aguinaga of Kimball, Neb.; brothers, Kim Schaunast of Shelton, Wash., Leroy and Marvin Hutchinson, both of Rock Springs, and three grandchildren, five nieces, two nephews, and stepmother, Mary Hutchinson of Rock Springs. He was preceded in death by both parents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 27, 1995 LOWELL E. LARSEN A memorial service for Lowell E. Larsen was conducted at 10a.m. Friday, May 26, 1995 at the First Congregational Church. The Rev. Bradley Skinner, pastor emeritus of the Rocky Mountain Conference of the United Church of Christ conducted the services. Larsen was cremated. Larsen, 79, of 210 Hay St., Rock Springs, died shortly after being admitted to Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 8:05 p.m. Friday, May 19. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Larsen had been in ill health the past several years. He was born Feb. 25, 1916 in Humboldt, S.D., the son of the late Lawrence and Helen Young Larsen. He attended schools in Scenic, S.D. and was a graduate of high school there with the class of 1933. Larsen graduated in 1939 from the University of Wyoming with a degree in economics. He married the former Violet Palm in Libertyville, III. Sept. 10, 1940. Larsen retired in 1979 from Mountain Fuel Supply Company where he worked for 39 years as an accountant and office manager. He was active in many civic organizations and projects. Larsen was past president of the Jim Bridger Boy Scouts of America Council in which he was awarded the Silver Beaver Award. He served as a Scoutmaster for 25 years, a School District No. 1 board member and was a founding member of the Southwest Counseling Service. Larsen also served as chairman of the Department of Family Services, president of the United Way, president of the Wyoming Mental Health Association, member of the Rock Springs Police Commission and president of the Nurses Advisory Council. Larsen's hobbies were wood carving and painting in water colors. He was a member of the First Congregational Church and sery. ed in many capacities for the church on the local, state and national level. Survivors include his wife, Violet of Rock Springs; one son, Jim Larsen and wife, Judy of Vancouver, Wash.; two daughters, Lori Deditus and husband, Dick of Juneau, Alaska and Janet Zans and husband, David of Rock Springs; one daughter-in-law, Anne Larsen of Burlingame, Calif.; one brother, Kieth Larsen of Smithville, Mo., one sister, Daphna Luxton of Odessa, Texas; five grandchildren, Heidi Deditus of Juneau, Nicole and Garrett Zans, both of Rock Springs, Elizabeth Axel of Minneapolis, Minn., and Rob Harker of San Francisco and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Larsen was preceded in death by one brother, Larry; one sister, Evelynn and one son, Tom. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, May 27, 1995 ANTHONY GRIEVE The body of Anthony Grieve was taken to Salt Lake City for cremation. Grieve, 71, of 3723 Madison Drive No. 7D, Rock Springs, died at 10 p.m. Monday, May 22 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient since May 16, 1995. A resident of Rock Springs since 1978 and former resident of Denver, Grieve died following a lengthy illness. He was born April 23, 1924 in Denver, the son of the late Thomas and Annie McCallapan Grieve. He attended schools in Denver and was a sergeant in the U.S. Army Tank Corps during World War II. He married Marjorie Leah Grieve in Rock Springs Dec. 8, 1978. Grieve worked as an inside salesman for the Wyoming Automotive Company in Rock Springs for seven years. Survivors include his wife, Marjorie Grieve of Rock Springs, three sons, David, Anthony and Robert Grieve, all of Denver; one stepson, Steve and his wife, Sandy Grieve of Rock Springs, two stepdaughters, Mrs. Ed (Linda) Golnitz and Mrs. Louis (Valerie) Prazma, both of Rock Springs; two brothers, Donald and Benjamin Grieve, both of Denver; one granddaughter, Jessica Marie Grieve of Rock Springs; one daughter-in-law, Jan Grieve; six step-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Grieve was preceded in death by one sister, Julie Grieve and three brothers, Tom, Francis and Danny Grieve. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 3, 1995 KENNETH ELMER PETERS Funeral services for Kenneth Elmer Peters were conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, June 2, 1995 at the LDS Church, 1000 West 4th North, Green River. Bishop Kaye W. Allred conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Peters, 86, of 542 West Railroad Ave., Green River, died at 5:11 a.m. Tuesday, May 30 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River where he was a patient since May 9, 1995. A lifelong resident of Green River, Peters had been in ill health since 1990. He was born Aug. 4, 1908 in Green River, the son of the late Elmer E. and Sarah Jane Hutton Peters. He attended schools in Green River and was a graduate of Green River High School with the class of 1928. He attended the University of Wyoming and married the former Essie Timothy in Green River Dec. 28, 1936. Peters retired in 1973 as a switchman-brakeman for the Union Pacific Railroad where he worked for 35 years. He was a member of the LDS Church, the B.P.O. Elks Lodge No. 624, the Masonic Lodge, the Union Pacific United Employees Club No. 18 and was past patron of the Mystic Chapter No. 8 of the Order of the Eastern Star. Survivors include his wife of Green River; three daughters, Mrs. Herb (Kendra) Lewis of Green River, Mrs. Alvin (Pam) Shaul of Randolph, Utah and Mrs. Garry (Vivian) Ellingford of Evanston; seven grandchildren, Blaine and Gary Lewis of Green River, Quinn and Kole Ellingford of Evanston, Kelly Lloyd and Ryan Shaul, both of Randolph and Robyn Ellingford of Evanston; seven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Peters was preceded in death by one brother, Ernest; one sister, Edith; one granddaughter and one great-grandchild. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 3, 1995 CHRISTOPHER LEE JARVIS The body of Christopher Lee Jarvis was returned to West Bountiful, Utah for services and interment. Jarvis, 14, of West Bountiful, who had been boating on the Flaming Gorge Reservoir died Sunday from carbon monoxide poisoning. Jarvis was born on June 16, 1980 in Salt Lake City, Utah the son of Ken and Patty Weidauer Jarvis. He attended schools in Utah and was attending the Centerville Junior High School. Jarvis was a member of the automotive team for the school, the National Honor Society, the team manager for the Centerville Basketball team and he was active in baseball and other sports. He was a member of the LDS Church. Survivors include his parents of West Bountiful; one brother, Jason Jarvis of Greenbrier, S.C.; two sisters, Kia Jarvis and Erika Jarvis both of West Bountiful; his paternal grandparents, Lee and Jeri Jarvis of Salt Lake City; his maternal grandmother Maxine Parker of Sandy, Utah; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Arnold Weidauer. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 3, 1995 TOMMY RAY TOMSHACK The body of Tommy Ray Tomshack was returned to Layton, Utah for funeral services and interment. Tomshack, 49, of Layton drowned while fishing the Green River about 1½ miles south of the Thomas Ranch at the Dodge Bottom, 45 miles northwest of Green River. Tomshack was born June 2, 1945. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 3, 1995 EUGENE WESLEY JOHN The body of Eugene Wesley John was returned to Arizona for funeral services and interment. John, 19, died as a result of a car accident on Wyoming Highway 430 south of Rock Springs May 31, 1995. John was born March 29, 1976 in Shiprock, N.M., the son of Pierce Benjamin and Lily Chee Daw John. He attended schools in Kaibeto and Page, Ariz. and was a graduate of Tuba City High School with the class of 1994. He attended Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colo. He was a member of the L.D.S. Church. Survivors include his parents of Kaibeto and three sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 10, 1995 CHARLES FRED KENNEY Funeral services for Charles Fred Kenney were conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, June 9, 1995 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Wayne Moses, David Hornsby, Dennis Marchetti, Brad Marchetti, Fred Marchetti, Brandon Moses, Keith West and Dustin Moses. Kenney, 91, of 1403 Lowell Ave., Rock Springs, died at 1:40 a.m. Tuesday, June 6 at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs where he had been a resident for the past four months. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Superior, Kenney had been in ill health the past year. He was born Jan. 26, 1904 in Plattsville, Iowa, the son of the late Walter L. and Jessie M. Waite Kenney. He attended schools in Iowa and was a graduate in 1922. He married the former Helen A. Pemintel in Manila, Utah April 1, 1940. Kenney was a retired machinist for the Union Pacific Coal Company. He also worked as a custodian and maintenance man for the Union Pacific Railroad. Survivors include his wife, Helen of Rock Springs; four sons, Robert G. Moses of Rock Springs, Gerald Kenney and Wilbur Kenney, both of Baker, Ore. and Don Kenney of Calif.; three daughters, Helen Gloria Bennett and Delores M. Kiser, both of Rock Springs and Betty A. Marchetti of Pinedale; one brother, Lloyd Kenney of Texas; one sister, Mabel Kenney of Laramie; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one sister, one brother and one grandson, Daniel Moses. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 10, 1995 GREGORY HOWARD MCNALL The body of Gregory Howard McNall was returned to Edmonds, Wash. for services and interment. McNall of Star Route Box 63A, Oroville, Wash., died about 8:30 p.m. Monday, June 5 at milepost 124.6 in the westbound lane of Interstate 80 when he lost control of his motorcycle, according to Sweetwater County Coroner Dale S. Majhanovich. The coroner said McNall died instantly of multiple internal injuries. McNall was born Dec. 9, 1946 on Whidby Island Naval Base, Wash., the son of William H. and Grace Margaret Owens McNall of Everett, Wash. He attended schools in Everett and Edmonds, Wash., and was a graduate of the Edmonds High School with the class of 1965. He entered Washington State University at Pullman, Wash., in 1967 and graduated in 1972. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam Conflict. He worked as a carpenter. He was a member of the VFW Club. Survivors include his parents; two sons, Adam and Travis McNall of Chesaw, Wash.; one brother, William L. McNall of Eagle River, Alaska; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother, Patrick McNall. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 10, 1995 DELLAS LARSEN Funeral services for Dellas Larsen were conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, June 9, 1995 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., in Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church officiated. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Larsen, 79, of 1127 McKinley St., Rock Springs, died at 2:15 a.m. Tuesday, June 6 at his home. A resident of Rock Springs for the past 60 years and former resident of Lyman, Larsen had been in ill health the past several months. He was born Oct. 23, 1915 in Salt Lake City, Utah, the son of the late Joseph E. and Mary Ellen McDonald Larsen. He attended schools in Lyman and married the former Dorothy Motichka in Manila, Utah Aug. 11, 1935. Their marriage was later blessed at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Larsen worked in the coal mines for many years and retired on June 1, 1977 as a truck driver for Mountain Fuel Supply Company where he worked for 25 years. His hobbies were woodworking, gardening and maintaining his home. He was a member of the United Mine Workers of America and the LDS [sic] Church. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Larsen of Rock Springs; one brother, Donald Larsen of Manila; one sister, LaPriel Rounds of Cheyenne and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Larsen was preceded in death by four brothers, Narland, Ernest, Mailand and Marion Larsen and one infant son. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 10, 1995 DON L. DUNCAN DENVER—Services for Don L. Duncan were conducted Wednesday, June 7, 1995 at 10 a.m. at the LDS Chapel on Lincolnway. First Counselor Joe Mikesell officiated. Interment was in the Cheyenne Memorial Gardens. Duncan, 70, of 1611 Newton Drive, Denver, died Saturday, June 3 at the Fitzsimmons Army Medical Center in Denver. He was born April 5, 1925 in Cheyenne where he lived all his life. Duncan retired from the Wyoming Air National Guard as a Flight Line Supervisor in April of 1985, after serving for 38 years. Prior to the Air Guard he was employed for a brief period with the Union Pacific Railroad. He served in the United States Army Air Corp during World War II and in the Air Guard during Korea and Vietnam. Duncan was a past member of the American Legion Post 6; VFW 1881 and Air National Guard Retirees. On Dec. 24, 1946 he married Frances Boulter in Fort Collins, Colo. He is survived by his wife, Frances Duncan of Cheyenne; daughters, Donna G. Acker of Rock Springs, Margaret (Peggy) Roberts of Salt Lake City, Susan M. Kirk of Cheyenne; a son, Jack W. Duncan of Cheyenne; sisters, Louise Oster and Betty Pickard, both of Cheyenne; brother, Melvin Duncan of Cheyenne; 14 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wesley and Blanche Duncan. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 10, 1995 JOSEPH ANDREW JETKOSKI KEMMERER—Funeral mass for Joseph Andrew Jetkoski was conducted Tuesday, June 6, 1995 at 10 a.m. in the St. Patrick’s Catholic Church. The Rev. Charles F. Taylor officiated. Interment was in the Kemmerer cemetery. Jetkoski, 84, died June 2 in a Salt Lake City hospital. He was born March 23, 1911 in Cumberland, the son of Joseph and Anna (Engel) Jetkowski. On Aug. 15, 1954, he married Bessie Katavolos in Rock Springs. She preceded him in death on Nov. 19, 1994. He served his country in the U.S. Armed Forces in the conservation corp. He was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. He is survived by his daughter, Maria Jetkoski and son-in-law Richard DeFries of Evanston; and one brother Mike Jetkoski of Kemmerer. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 17, 1995 JOSEPH L. SEPPIE Funeral services for Joseph L. Seppie were conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 10, 1995 at the LDS Church, 2055 Edgar St. in Rock Springs. The Bishop John R. Wilson conducted the services. Interment was in Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs. Seppie, 20, of 806 McKeehan Ave., Rock Springs, died at 12:15 p.m. Wednesday, June 7 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County from an intra-abdominal hemorrhage due to a laceration of the spleen during a vehicle accident. He was born in Rock Springs on July 5, 1974, the son of John H. and Cindy Denton Seppie. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School with the class of 1992. He was employed as a technician for Seppie Telecommunications in Rock Springs. Survivors include his parents, John H. and Sandy Seppie of Rock Springs and Wayne and Cindy Oxford of Grandville, Mich., two brothers, Cole Nathan Seppie of Rock Springs and Lewis Story of Grandville; one sister, Brandi Kay Seppie and one twin sister, Cristi Lynn Lowinske both of Rock Springs; his paternal grandparents, Miriam Seppie and Ellen Tyler, both of Rock Springs and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Oxford; his maternal grandparents, Doris Lou Denton of Rock Springs and Clyde and Beth Wood of Cheyenne; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, and one nephew. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Harry Joseph Seppie and his maternal grandfather, William Denton. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 17, 1995 JULIE ARCHER RUMLER DALLAS, Ore.—Following cremation, graveside services and interment for Julie Archer Rumler were conducted June 10, 1995 in Stevenson, Wash. Mrs. Rumler, 44, formerly of Rock Springs, died May 29 at Dallas, Oregon after a three year battle with cancer. She was born June 22, 1950 at While Salmon, Wash., the daughter of Jim and Lucille Archer. She resided in the Rock Springs area for a number of years and was a member of the Independent Riders of Western Wyoming Motorcycle Group. She was a Harley Davidson Motorcycle rider and fan. She is survived by a son, Shawn Smallwood and a daughter, Danielle Smallwood, both of Rock Springs; her parents of Stevenson; a brother, James F. Archer of Vancouver, Wash. and a sister and brother-in-law, Jane and Larry Sundberg of Dallas. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 17, 1995 JUANITA “NITA” E. THOMAS PARKER, Colo.—Funeral services for Juanita “Nita” E. Thomas were Saturday, June 10, 1995 at 8:30 a.m. at the Parker United Methodist Church. The Rev. Don Strait officiated. Interment was at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Castle Rock, Colo. Mrs. Thomas, 71, of Parker, Colo., died Wednesday, June 7 at her home. Mrs. Thomas was born Jan. 26, 1924 in Strom, Texas. She was the daughter of Jack and Ella (Shoopman) Clingan. She received her education in Paris, Ark. On July 12, 1943, Nita married George M. Thomas in Tampa, Fla. A homemaker, she was a member of the First Baptist Church of Laramie for 30 years and active for several years with the March of Dimes. Mrs. Thomas moved to the Parker area two and a half years ago from Fort Collins, Colo. and she was a former resident of Rock Springs. She is survived by her husband, George of Parker; three children, Jack and his wife, Suzanne Thomas of Palm Harbor, Fla., Jennifer and her husband, Carl Dean of Piney Creek, Colo. and Nicky Thomas of Lander; one sister, Margaret (Charles) Collins of Paris; one brother, Jack (Kitty) Clingan of Jamesville, Md.; four grandchildren, Kelly Thomas, Krista Thomas, Austin Julius Dean and Vanessa Snowden. She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, John Clingan. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 17, 1995 IRENE A. HASKELL WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah—Funeral services for Irena A. Haskell were conducted Monday, June 12, 1995 at noon at Hunter 2nd Ward, 3970 South 5200 West in West Valley City. Interment was at Taylorsville Cemetery. Mrs. Haskell, 74, of West Valley City, Utah, died Wednesday, June 7. She had been in ill health for the past year. She was born Aug. 5, 1920, in Clear Creek, Utah, to Carlyle DeVeaux and Geneva Rasmussen Smith, the eldest of three children. She had been a resident of Utah her entire life. She married Lawrence Eugene Haskell Feb. 4, 1939 in Salt Lake City. Their vows were solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple Oct. 30, 1944. She was retired from the Granite School District and was formerly employed at Grants in Sugar House. She was a member of the LDS Church, serving in the Primary organization and Relief Society for many years. She is survived by her husband and six sons, Eugene Carlyle of Boise, Idaho, Larry Richard of Rock Springs, Phillip Warren of Meridian, Idaho, Craig Dick of Salt Lake City, Terry Lynn of Summit Park, Utah, Kevin Lawrence of Holladay, Utah; a sister, Beth Tuttle of Salt Lake City and half sisters, Virginia Berensen Elegante, Leola Berensen Kofford; 26 grandchildren and 25 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; stepfather, Lawrence Peter Berensen; brother, Dick Peter Smith, who was killed in World War II; one great grandson, Cody Haskell, and several aunts, uncles and cousins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 17, 1995 TAMMIE LEA CRAWFORD Funeral services for Tammie Lea Crawford were conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, June 13, 1995 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Cremation followed. Mrs. Crawford, 29, of 1680 Blair Ave. No. 30, Rock Springs, died at about 2 a.m. Thursday, June 8 at her home. She was born Aug. 20, 1965 in North Platte, Neb., the daughter of Billie Eugene and Theresa Ann Pankowsky Harlow Sr. She attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of high school. She attended Western Wyoming Community College and married Frederick Crawford Jr. in Green River Oct. 7, 1982. A resident of Rock Springs for the past 27 years, Mrs. Crawford worked in the area as a welder. Survivors include her husband, Frederick Crawford of Trinidad, Colo.; her parents, Billie and Theresa A. Harlow Sr. of Rock Springs; one son, David John Crawford of Trinidad; one daughter, Veronica Ann Crawford of Trinidad; five brothers, Bart and Billie Harlow Jr., both of Rawlins, Wade Harlow of Riverton, Warren Harlow of Rock Springs, and James Harlow of Lincoln, Neb.; two sisters, Terry Zogg of North Platte and Becky McCallister of Siseton, S.D.; her maternal grandmother, Alma Pankowsky of Bridgeport, Neb.; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 17, 1995 WILLIAM B. BALL KEMMERER—Services for William B. Ball, 97, were at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 13, 1995 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Stake Center in Kemmerer. The Bishop Kent Lindberg of the Kemmerer Second Ward officiated. Ball died June 10 at the South Lincoln Medical Center in Kemmerer. Ball was born in Almy Sept. 2, 1897 to William B. Ball and Millicent Bower Purdy Ball. He was the second of nine children in the family. He married Phoebe Stonebraker Pringle, March 20, 1954. She preceded him in death July 2, 1957. He was a lifelong resident of Kemmerer. His formal schooling took place in the Oakley and Diamondville schools. At 16 he started to work in the Oakley Coal Mine with his father, and worked for the next 50 years in the mines in this area. He had been a member of the United Mine Workers for 80 years. He is survived by one brother, George Ball of Price, Utah; seven nephews, Hugh Frank Thornock of Kemmerer, Glenn William Thornock of Pocatello, Idaho, Joseph L. Thornock of Kemmerer, Arnold Ray Ball of Kemmerer, James Ball of Green River, Tex Ball of Pacomia, Calif. and Kim Ball of Price; two nieces, LuAnn Ball White of Canoga Park, Calif. and Sherry Ball Shepherd of Fillmore, Utah; and numerous step-grandchildren; grandnieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers and two sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 17, 1995 SOPHIA H. CUIN Funeral services for Sophia H. Cuin were conducted Thursday, June 8, 1995 at 10 a.m. at Montgomery-Stryker Funeral Home. The Pastor Frank Moore officiated. Interment was at Rawlins Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ken Baker, Darrel Miller, Paul Miller, Bob Stoddard, Mike Cuin, Jim Gibbs, Fred Gibbs and Rob Vogel. Mrs. Cuin, 95, of Green River, formerly of Laramie died Saturday, June 3, 1995. She was born Nov. 26, 1899, on a farm near Crofton, Neb., to Charles Robert William Henry and Barbetta (Weigand) Kracht, who had immigrated from Germany. She was the seventh of eight children. She attended school at Crofton and at 19 graduated from Fremont College in Nebraska, receiving her teaching certificate. She taught second grade for several years in Henderson, Neb. She was married to Harry Luckinbill, Dec. 16, 1920, at St. Joseph, Mo., upon his return from World War I. This ended her teaching, as married women weren’t allowed to teach. Their first daughter, Gladys, was born in Oklahoma City. In 1922, they moved to Wyoming settling in Rock River where their daughters, Dorothea and Louise were born. Her marriage ended in divorce in 1930. She then worked in a grocery store at Rock River. She was married to Lennie B. “Red” Cuin Dec. 22, 1932, in Kimball, Neb. She helped raise three stepchildren, Elwood, Ann May and Wilma Dell. She taught at the Luman Ranch and later at the Harvey Brannon Ranch in Sweetwater County, 40 miles north of Wamsutter. In 1938, the built the Red Desert Service Station, Restaurant and Motel located eight miles west of Wamsutter. In 1943, their son, Don, was born. In 1972, they sold the business and retired in Laramie. After her husband died, Mrs. Cuin moved to the Ivinson Memorial Home for Ladies and lived there for 10 years. She moved to her daughter’s home in Green River in April of 1991. At the age of 89, Mrs. Cuin wrote a book, “Sophia’s Story.” She is survived by her daughters, Gladys Vogel of Laramie, Dorothea Stoddard and son-in-law, Robert of Green River and Louise Charlton of Donnelly, Idaho; son, Don Cuin of Mountain View; 14 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Lennie B. “Red” Cuin; her stepson and two stepdaughters; and her brothers and sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 17, 1995 WILLIAM M. HAFNER A mass of Christian burial for William M. Hafner was celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, June 14, 1995 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, June 13 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St. in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Saint Joseph’s Cemetery in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Joe Bernardy, Allen Wisniewski, John Bernardy, Mark Franc, Dale Franc and Evert Brown. Hafner, 82, of 1129 Clark St., Rock Springs, died at 7:30 a.m. Sunday, June 11 at his home. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Hafner had been in ill health the past three years. He was born April 9, 1913 in Rock Springs, the son of the late John K. and Josephine Mueller Hafner. He attended schools in Rock Springs and married the former Helen Wisniewski in Rock Springs March 25, 1944. The marriage was later blessed at their home on their 25th anniversary. Hafner was a US Army veteran of World War II. He was a retired miner having worked for the Union Pacific Coal Company for 20 years. He also worked for the Union Pacific Railroad for 20 years. He was a member of the VFW, UMWA and an outdoorsman. He was also a member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Helen Hafner of Rock Springs; three sons, William A. Franc, John M. Hafner and David Hafner, all of Rock Springs; two daughters, Laura Fields of Salt Lake City and Almarie Bernardy of Libby, Mont.; one sister, Albina Wisniewski of Rock Springs; 11 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Hafner was preceded in death by one brother, John Hafner Jr. and one sister, Amelia Hafner. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 17, 1995 JOHN I. LUKAC SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.—Following cremation, a private family memorial service for John I. Lukac was conducted. Lukac, 69, of 1213 Baywood St., South San Francisco, Calif. died at 6 a.m. Monday, June 5, 1995 at the Kaiser Foundation Medical Center in South San Francisco where he had been a patient for five days. A resident of California for the past 37 years and former resident of Rock Springs, Lukac had been in ill health the past year. He was born April 1, 1926 in Bringham City, Utah, the son of the late Robert and Milka Blazevich Lukac. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School. Lukac served in the United States Marine Corp during World War II from 1944 to 1947. He married the former Doris Munari in Rock Springs July 20, 1947. He retired as a painter in 1988. Survivors include his wife, Doris Lukac of South San Francisco; one son, Robert Lukac of Sonoma, Calif.; two daughters, Kathy Olson of Brisbane, Calif. and Tina Meagher of Davis, Calif.; one brother, Josep Blazevic of Zagreb, Yugoslavia; four grandchildren, Amanda and Daniel Olson of Brisbane, Emma Meagher of Davis and Jonathan Lukac of Sonoma. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 17, 1995 MARJORIE “MARGE” BEARSDLEY Funeral services for Marjorie “Marge” Beardsley were conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 15, 1995 at the First Congregational Church, 1275 Adams Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Jean Wade officiated. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Chris Anderson, Jeff Battisti, Jack Kaumo, Michael Beardsley, Matt Beardsley, Mitch Beardsley, Mitch Beardsley and Marc Beardsley. Mrs. Beardsley, 74, of 215 R St., Rock Springs, died at about 5 a.m. Monday, June 12 at her home. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Beardsley had been in ill health since October 1994. She was born May 16, 1921 in Manhattan, Kan., the daughter of the late Charles and Nettie Hendrickson Manley. She attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated with the class of 1939. She attended the University of Wyoming and earned a master’s degree in science and counseling. She married Ernest Beardsley in Rock Springs Oct. 24, 1944. Mrs. Beardsley was a retired school teach, having worked for School District No. 1 for 27 years. She was a member of the Congregational Church. Survivors include her husband, Ernest Beardsley of Rock Springs; two sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Lynn Beardsley and Kent and Nancy Beardsley, all of Rock Springs; two daughters, Sandy Kaumo of Boise, Idaho and Marsha and her husband, Lee Anderson of Payson, Utah; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Dorothy and Paul Wataha of Rock Springs and Elaine and Joe Zeiler of El Monte, Calif.; 13 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren and several nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents and one grandson, Albert Battisti. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 24, 1995 JOE FALGIEN LARAMIE—Memorial services for Joe Falgien were Monday, June 19, 1995 at 10 .m. at Montgomery-Stryker Funeral Home. The Rev. Ed Bigler officiated. Falgien, 72, of Laramie died Friday, June 16 at Ivinson Memorial Hospital. He was born Sept. 17, 1922, in Coal Creek, Colo., a son of Nicholas and Lucille (Merlino) Falgien, immigrants from Taranta, Paligini, Italy. The family name was originally Falciglio but was changed to the current spelling when his parents came to the United States through Ellis Island. He grew up in the Coal Creek area and attended schools there. He started working in the coal mines as a young man before moving to Laramie in 1937 where he worked in the rock quarries. He enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1942 and served in the infantry in the China Burma Theatre and the Army of Occupation in the combat engineers in Shanghai, China, being discharged in March of 1946. He met and married Lois Prahl April 28, 1946 in Laramie. He worked as an electrician for Pope Electric until 1948 before going to work for the University of Wyoming as an electrician. He worked for US until 1960. In 1960 he purchased Bud’s Bar which he owned and operated for 35 years. He worked in the Laramie Little League Baseball program in its infancy, coaching teams for several years, then coaching the all-star team to the state championship and to a regional tournament appearance. He was a hunter and fisherman. He watched all sports and followed the Wyoming Cowboy teams throughout the country. He became known as “Papa Joe” to many people in his life. He was a member of the BPO Elks Lodge No. 482, the Loyal Order of the Moose No. 390, International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers No. 860, the Masonic Lodge No. 42, the Shriners and Jesters, and a lifetime member of the VFW. He was preceded in death by his parents, sisters, Mae Valent and Mary Flagien, and brothers, Nicholas and Tony Falgien. He is survived by his wife, Lois, son David and wife, Carol and granddaughter, Brianne, son Don and daughter, Peggy and nephew, Larry Downing, all of Laramie; brothers, John Falgien of Salida, Colo., Roccio Falgien of El Cerrito, Calif.; sisters, Mary Becco of Canon City, Colo. and Isabel Maglietto of Florence, Colo. and numerous nieces and nephews. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jun 24, 1995 LA RUE MONTAGUE BOYCE SALT LAKE CITY—Funeral services for La Rue Montague Boyce were at noon Tuesday, June 20, 1995 in the Nalder Funeral Home Chapel, 192 West Pine, Shelley, Idaho. Burial was in the Shelley Cemetery, Shelley. Mrs. Boyce, 96, died June 16 in Salt Lake City. She was born Sept. 17, 1898 in Beaver, Utah to Hattie Hall and David West Montague. She lived in Shelley most of her younger years and early married life. Rock Springs was her home for many years and Salt Lake City was her home for the last 11 years. Mrs. Boyce is survived by sons, Garth Boyce and his wife, Nadine of Colorado Springs, Colo., Larry Boyce of Vista, Calif.; daughter, Bonnie Boyce Peppinger and her husband, John of Salt Lake City and a daughter-in-law, Donna Mae Boyce of Rock Springs; sister, Bernice Pratt of Stockton, Calif., and a brother, Wallace Montague of Billings, Mont.; 16 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glen Boyce, in 1977 and a son, Keith Boyce in 1976. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 1, 1995 WING KEUNG TO Funeral services for Wing Keung To were conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 24, 1995 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., in Rock Springs. The Rev. William Espenshade of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church officiated. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs. To, 63, of 915 Walnut St. No. 205 B, Rock Springs, died at 5:47 a.m. Sunday, June 18 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient since June 10, 1995. A resident of Rock Springs since 1975, To died following a lengthy illness. He was born May 4, 1932 in Canton, China, the son of the late Kam Kuen To and Wei Hing Chau. He attended schools in China and was a graduate of high school there. He married the former Joan Ping in Hong King May 4, 1963. To worked as a cook for many years until ill health caused his retirement 13 years ago. He was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Joan Ping “Kitty” To of Rock Springs; one son, David To of Ogden, Utah, and several cousins, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, To was preceded in death by one sister, Pearl K. Lui who died Feb. 12, 1985. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 1, 1995 ARCHIE DEAN CLAY LANDER—Services for Archie Dean Clay were Saturday, June 24, 1995 at 10 a.m. at the Hoopes Funeral Home Chapel. Mel Ashby officiated. Clay, 69, died Thursday, June 22 at the Lander Valley Medical Center. Clay was born April 17, 1926 in Clay Cenetr, Kan. to Charles Clay and Jessye Swanson Clay. He married Irene B. Robertson in 1953. He was a longtime member of the Elks. He had been a contractor in Lander for more than 25 years. Irene B. Robertson Clay died June 8, 1991 in Homestead, Fla. He is survived by a daughter, Vikki McFarland and her husband, Ken of Eden; two grandchildren, Nick Miller and Rani McPherson and her husband, Ken; and four great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 1, 1995 WILSK JACKSON Funeral services for Wilsk A. Jackson were conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, June 28, 1995 at the New Hope Baptist Church, 513 G St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Harold O. Fields conducted the services. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Frank Montgomery, Billy Hooks, Michael Swenson, Bernard Swenson, Michael Hendrix and Stevie Page. Honorary pallbearers were Jesse Reed, Raymond Spradley, Craig Jones and Arthur Page. Jackson, 42, 414 Locust St., Rock Springs, drowned at about 7:40 p.m. Thursday, June 22 in the Green River at the Stratton-Myers Park in Green River. Jackson was a resident of Rock Springs for 20 years, and former resident of Mississippi. He was born Dec. 12, 1952 in Grenada, Miss., the son of Wilsk A. and Mattie Lue Latham Jackson Sr. Jackson attended schools in Holcomb, Miss., and married the former Josie Edwards in Grenada June 24, 1972. Jackson was a heavy equipment operator who worked for FMC Corp for 19 years. He was a member of the New Hope Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Josie of Rock Springs; his parents, Wilsk A. Jackson Sr. of Farson and Mattie Lou Beckum of Grenada; two sons, Wilsk Jackson III and Marcus Jackson, both of Rock Springs; four daughters, Alice Fargardo of Aurora, Colo., Deloris Jackson of Chicago, and Patricia Martinez and Sandra Jackson, both of Rock Springs; six brothers, Willie Earl Jackson of Grenada, Booker T. Beckum Jr., of Rock Springs, Grady, Ray, James and Homer Jackson, all of Casper; seven sisters, Betty Jones of Rock Springs, Reader Ford and Bertha Beckum, both of Grenada, Rosie Brady of San Diego, Calif., Brenda and Ella Mae Jackson, both of Casper and Barbara Jean Hager of Detroit; six grandchildren; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Jackson was preceded in death by one son, Timothy Jackson who died Sept. 1, 1980; and two brothers, Roscoe Beckum and Leroy Jackson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 1, 1995 DAVID LEROY MCCOMAS Following cremation, memorial services for David Leroy McComas were conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, June 28, 1995 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Marion Canterbury of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion officiated. McComas, 76, of 4042 Springs Drive, Rock Springs, died Saturday, June 24 at the LDS Medical Center in Salt Lake City where he had been a patient for one month. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Reliance, McComas had been in ill health for the past several years. He was born Aug. 21, 1918 in Dogden, N.D., the son of the late Howard M. and Hannah Jones McComas. McComas attended schools in Reliance and was a graduate of the Reliance High School with the class of 1938. He married to former Margaret Allison in Vernal, Utah, March 2, 1940. McComas was a retired salesman who worked for Eddy’s Bakery for 25 years until his retirement in 1980. He later went to work for the Boyce’s Distributing Company here in Rock Springs until his retirement at age 62. Survivors include his wife, Margaret of Rock Springs; one son, David McComas of Idaho Falls, Idaho; two daughters, Margo Starnes and Kathleen Johnson, both of Idaho Falls; one brother, Richard McComas of Salt Lake City; two sisters, Catherine McTee and Jean Munk of Salt Lake City; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, McComas was preceded in death by one brother, Cecil McComas and one sister, Leona Filipovich. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 1, 1995 JAMES F. GROSSO JR. DENVER—Funeral services for James F. Gross Jr. were at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 28, 1995 at the Ferries Funeral Home in Sheridan. Deacon Joseph Kristufek officiated. Interment was in Sheridan Municipal Cemetery. Gross Jr., 30, of Sheridan, died Thursday, June 22 at University Hospital Denver. He was born Aug. 10, 1964 in Rock Springs. He came to the Sheridan area at the age of ?. He graduated from Big Horn High School, Big Horn, in 1984. He was active in sports. In August of 1984, he was diagnosed with aplastic anemia underwent a bone marrow transplant in October. He later developed complications from the transplant and was awaiting a lung transplant when he died. His hobbies were music, movies and working out. Surviving relatives include his sons, Kaleb, Jacob and Domanic Grosso of Sheridan; mother and stepfather, Patricia and James Kuzara of Sheridan; father and stepmother, James and Linda Grosso of Sheridan; sister, Susan Tesch of Sheridan; brother, Robert Grosso of Sheridan; stepbrother and sister, Stephen and Stephanie Shell of Billings, Mont.; grandmother, Geraldine Mulholland of Sheridan; and one niece and one nephew. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, James and Victoria Grosso and Robert Mulholland. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 1, 1995 LISA ANN TUCKER Funeral services for Lisa Ann Tucker were conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, June 29, 1995 at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel, 263 East Flaming Gorge Way, Green River. The Rev. Daniel M. York of the Assembly of God conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Miss Tucker, 30, of 561 Schultz St., Green River, died at 5:19 p.m. on June 24 shortly after being admitted to Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A resident of Green River since ???? and former resident of Texas, Miss Tucker died following a sudden illness. She was born March 7, 1965 in Glendive, Mont., the daughter of Kenneth R. and Dorothy A. Griffith Tucker, Sr. Miss Tucker attended schools in Vernal, Utah and Odessa, Texas, and was a high school gradute in Odessa with the class of 1984. Survivors include her father, Kenneth R. Tucker Sr. of Green River; her stepmother, Angie Tucker of Green River; her stepfather, Junior Johnson of Midland, Texas; one stepbrother, Rusty Tucker of Green River; one half-sister, Nikki Tucker of Green River; her maternal grandparents, Ben Hartless of San Angelo, Texas and Lane and Harriette Decker of Encampment; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Miss Tucker was preceded in death by her mother, Dorothy; and one husband, Paul Dolliver. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 1, 1995 MARIO R. PISTONO A mass of Christian burial for Mario R. Pistono was conducted at 9 a.m. Thursday, June 29, 1995 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Green River. The Rev. Michael Hellman officiated. A wake service with rosary was Wednesday evening at the church. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery. Pistono, 82, of 1445 Uinta Drive, Green River died at 4:15 a.m. Sunday, June 25, 1995 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River where he had been a patient for the past two days. A resident of Green River since 1951 and former resident of Elko, Pistono had been in ill health for the past several months. He was born Nov. 21, 1912 in Diamondville, the son of the late George and Margherita Pistono. Pistono attended schools in Diamondville and Kemmerer, and was a graduate of the Kemmerer High School with the class of 1930. He married the former Mary Kathryn Kantor in Ogden, Utah, April 14, 1936, and she preceded him in death May 23, 1993. Pistono worked as a coal miner in Elko. He then worked for the Union Pacific Railroad for nine years. Pistono later owned and operated the Green River Chevron for 14 years. He was a retired service maintenance man who worked for Stauffer Chemical from 1963 to 1977. Pistono was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Green River. He also served as the past state president, area president and regional president of the Eagles. Survivors include two sons and daughter-in-law, Richard and Judy Pistono of Green River and Robert and Sandy Pistono of Cheyenne; one sister Mary Stanga of Las Vegas, Nev.; five grandchildren, Troy and Craig Pistono, both of Green River, Paul Pistono of Tucson, Ariz., Matt Pistono of Cheyenne and Michael Pistono of Laramie. In addition to his parents and wife, Pistono was preceded in death by one brother, Joe Pistono. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 1, 1995 STEVE PASTOR Steve Pastor, 82, of 1445 Uinta Drive, Green River, died at 1 a.m. Monday, June 26, 1995 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River, where he had been a patient since June 6, 1995. A resident of Green River for 37 years and former resident of Colorado, Pastor had been in ill health for the past several days. He was born Aug. 15, 1912 in Cleveland, the son of the late John and Julia Latka Pastor. Pastor attended schools in Cleveland. He was a retired cook who worked in various restaurants. Survivors include two brothers, Joseph and Alex Pastor, both of Rock Springs; one sister, Elizabeth Jelaco of Rock Springs; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Pastor was preceded in death by one sister, Mary Kozola and one brother, John Pastor. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 1, 1995 JOSEPH E. ENDRIZZI SALT LAKE CITY—Memorial services for Joseph E. Endrizzi were at 10:30 a.m. Friday, June 20, 1995 at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, 1975 South, 2300 East. Private interment followed. Endrizzi, 79, died Tuesday, June 27, 1995 in Salt Lake City. He was born March 4, 1916 in St. Louis to John and Maria Endrizzi. He married Leola H. Hetzler. She died in 1990. He grew up in Rock Springs. He then moved to Salt Lake City in 1949. He was past president of the Easter Seals Society. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of the 312th Bomb Group. He was also a member of St. Ambrose Catholic Church. He is survived by his daughter, Merilee E. Baker, grandchildren Joseph, James, Amy and Jonathan; and his twin sister, Emma E. Henderson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 1, 1995 GORDON CHARLES GRAHAM A service of Christian burial for Gordon Charles Graham was celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, June 30, 1995 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park in Rock Springs. Graham, 36, of 505 B St., Rock Springs, died at about 2 p.m. Sunday, June 25, in the East Rosebud River near Red Lodge, Mont., from injuries he sustained while kayaking. A resident of Rock Springs for eight years and a former resident of Ardmore, Pa., and Laramie, he was born June 8, 1959 in Schenectady, N.Y., the son of Charles Danae and Allison Bliss Graham. Graham was a graduate of the Marion High School with the class of 1977. He graduated from the University of Wyoming in 1986 with a bachelor of science degree in geology. He married the former Kathleen White in Laramie in 1986. Graham was the owner and operator of Metric Motors in Rock Springs. Graham was a member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church and the Bitter Creek Whitewater Association. His hobbies were kayaking, climbing and backpacking. Survivors include his wife, Kathleen of Rock Springs; his parents, Charles and Allison Graham of Wynnewood, Pa.; one daughter, Bailey Marie Graham of Rock Springs; one brother and sister-in-law, Phillip and Meara Graham of Boston; one sister and brother-in-law, Carolyn and Ben Hicks of Blackhawk, Colo.; one sister, Andrea Graham of Virginia City, Nev.; four sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Patti and Dr. John Guicheteau of Rock Springs, Liz Adams and Bill White of San Francisco, Peggy and Jerry Sanders of Buffalo and Mary Lee White and Charles Thomas of Jackson; his paternal grandmother, Louise Graham of Dayton, Ohio; his mother-in-law, Mae White of Laramie; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 1, 1995 SUSIE FLORES A mass of Christian burial for Susie Flores was celebrated at 2 p.m. Friday, June 30, 1995 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 900 Hitching Post Drive, Green River. The Rev. Michael Hellman officiated. A wake service with rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Thursday, June 29 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Mrs. Flores, 86, of 1445 Uinta Drive, Green River was dead on arrival at 2:15 p.m. Monday, June 26 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A longtime resident of Green River, Mrs. Flores had been in ill health for the past one month. She was born March 8, 1909 in Mora, N.M., the daughter of the late Nievas and Barbara Paiz Maez. She attended schools in New Mexico and married Telesforo Flores in Green River June 13, 1929. Mrs. Flores was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and the Old Timers Club. Survivors include her husband, Telesforo Flores of Green River; three sons and daughters-in-law, Jesse and Vangie Flores of Ogden, Utah, and Ruben and Tillie Flores and John and Yolanda Flores, all of Green River; three daughters and sons-in-law, Lucille and Roman Maldonado, Helen and Charles Cudney, and Louise and Robert Kuckert, all of Green River; two brothers, Pat Trujillo of Ogden and Cassie Maez of Green River; 16 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Flores was preceded in death by one son, Telesforo Flores; two sisters and one great-grandson, Shawn Terry. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 7, 1995 Lois Miller Dies June 21 LARGO, Fla.-- Lois Henning Miller, 55, of 14444 Neptune Road, Largo, Fla., died Wednesday, June 21, 1994 at the Largo Medical Center where she had been a patient for five days. She was born in Jackson, Minn. Oct. 11, 1939, and was married to James E. Miller, former Rock Springs resident in November, 1962. They moved to Largo from Minneapolis in 1971. She worked in Pinellas County as a certified public accountant for Total Professional Health Care and was a member of the Christ the King Lutheran Church in Largo. She is survived by her husband, James E.; three daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Jeff (Lanette) Wilbur, St. Petersburg, Fla., Shelley Miller, Clearwater, Fla. And Mr. and Mrs. John (Jamie) Volkmer, Palm Harbor, Fla.; her mother, Ellan Henning, Jackson, Minn.; two brothers, Arnold Henning, Jackson, Minn. And Fred Henning, Lakefield, Minn.; one sister, Elaine McDeid, Jackson, Minn.; her mother-in-law, Nettie S. Miller of Rock Springs and her sister-in-law, Nancy Miller Moon, Rock Springs and brother-in-law, T. L. (Lem) Miller, Burley, Idaho. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, June 25 at Christ the King Lutheran Church in Largo. Her body was cremated and inurnment will be in Wyoming. Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Moon were in Florida to attend the services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 7, 1995 W. H. "Joe" Monroe Dies In Las Vegas LAS VEGAS-- Wade Hampton "Joe" Monroe, 70, died Thursday, July 6, 1995 at a hospital in Las Vegas. He was a former Rock Springs resident who worked for Milchem before moving to Las Vegas. Survivors include his wife, Loretta; daughters, Mrs. Bob (Brenda) Cattelan, Lori Monroe and Mrs. Chris (Tammy) Savello; and eight grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary and Wade Monroe; and a grandson, Braeden Martin. Services will be at the Palm Mortuary in Henderson, Nev., Saturday at 2 p.m. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 7, 1995 Vance Miller Dies June 28 LAS VEGAS, Nev.-- Vance Jamison "V. J." Miller, 29, of Las Vegas, Nev., died Wednesday, June 28, 1995 at a local hospital in Las Vegas, following a sudden illness. A resident of Las Vegas for nine years, Miller was born Nov. 11, 1965 in Loveland, Colo., the son of William Jay and Jeanette Kay Miller. He attended schools in St. Augustine, Fla. And Green River. Miller was an independent contractor in new hom construction and a blue print designer for custom homes. Survivors include his father, William Jay Miller of Douglas, Ariz.; his mother, Jeanette Kay Leonard of Reno, Nv.; one son, Austin Jamison Miller of Piscataway, N.J.; one brother, Edward L. Martin, Jr. of Cheyenne; one sister, Angela Kay Martin of Reno; his grandfather, Ira A. Austin of Green River; and his grandmother, Juanita Julius of Rock Springs. Memorial services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 8 at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel, 263 East Flaming Gorge Way, Green River. The Rev. Daniel M. York of the First Assembly of God will conduct the services. Inurnment will be in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 7, 1995 Sister Agnes Dolores Dies In California SALINAS, Calif.-- Sister M. Agnes Dolores, C.S.C. (Helen Murphy) 73, of Salinas, Calif. Died Friday, June 23, 1995 in Salinas. Sister Agnes Dolores was born Aug. 3, 1921 in Rock Springs to Robert D. and Elizabeth (Hasson) Murphy. She was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1939. She graduated from St. Mary's of the Wasatch in 1943 and became a sister of the Holy Cross Order in 1949. At the time of her death she administered to the elderly at the Madonna Manor Retirement Home in Salinas. Prior to going to Salinas, she was a teacher, principal, secretary and gave pastoral care to the elderly in California, Idaho and Utah. Sister Agnes Dolores is survived by her brother, Gordon Murphy of S. San Francisco, Calif.; brother-in-law, Herman Urschel of Denver; nephew, David Urschel of Denver; and nieces, Judith Urschel of Portland, Ore., Helen Smith of Highland, Utah and Patricia Greenlee of Rock Springs. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Bob Murphy and sisters Mary Urschel and Grace Anne Myers. A wake service was conducted Thursday afternoon, June 29 at St. Catherine By the Sea Convent Chapel in Ventura, Calif. Followed by a Mass of Christian burial Thursday evening. Burial was Friday, June 30 at Santa Clara Cemetery, Oxnard, Calif. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 8, 1995 ERMA T. TARRIS NORMINGTON OGDEN, Utah-- Erma Therese Tarris Normington, 84, of Ogden, Utah, died Friday, July 7, 1995 at the Ogden Regional Medical Center of complications due to surgery. She was born Oct. 11, 1910 in Sweetwater, a daughter of Andrew and Anna Horney Tarris. She married Delamar Normington on Feb. 17, 1931 in Rawlins. He died on May 11, 1986. She was a member of St. James Catholic Church. She had been a teacher in the Rawlins School District. She was an active member of the Democratic National Committee, Welfare Board and Altar Society at St. Vivian's Catholic Church. She came to Ogden in October of 1963 from Superior. Surviving are four sons and four daughters, Colin and Loretta Normington, Fruit Heights, Utah, Andrew and Evelyn Normington, Rock Springs, Bill and Louise Normington, Green River, Delamar and Nancy Normington, Alhambra, Calif., Mary and Richard Greiner, New Hope, Minn., Helen Ann Trip, North Ogden, Utah, Patricia and Jack Tiger, Ogden and Maldi and Robert Lavender, Logan, Utah; 22 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; a sister, Maldi Coleman, Houston. Also surviving are several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by a son, Patrick; her husband and parents; two brothers and four sisters. A Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated Monday, July 10 at 1 p.m. at SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs with the Rev. Fred Wendel officiating. Friends may call at the mortuary, 845 Washington Blvd., Ogden, Sunday from 4-6 p.m. with vigil service will be at 4 p.m. Interment will be in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park, Rock Springs. -- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 8, 1995 Dr. TERRANCE J. THEIL ROCK SPRINGS-- A memorial services for Dr. Terrance J. Thiel was conducted at noon Saturday, July 1, 1995 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Dr. Thiel, 45, died around 3 a.m. Tuesday, June 27 at the LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City. He was a cancer victim. Dr. Thiel was born Aug. 9, 1949 in Bertha, Minn., and grew up there. He received his higher education at the University of Minnesota, graduating from medical school in 1975 and completing a residency in 1976. He practiced medicine in Mora, Minn., for 17 years before moving to Rock Springs to work as a general practitioner in private practice in 1994. During his nine months of practice in Sweetwater County he saw 2,200 patients. He is survived by his wife, Mary; four children and step-children, heidi Boster, Sarah Thiel, T. J. Thiel II and Paul Williamson; two grandchildren; and his parents, Robert and Donna Thiel. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 8, 1995 HAROLD GENE DRYBREAD TOPEKA, Kan.-- Private memorial services were conducted for Harold Gene Drybread. Drybread, 52, of Topeka, Kan., died Saturday, June 24, 1995 at a Topeka hospital. He was born March 3, 1943 in Garnett, Kan., the son of Tommy G. and Imogene Christeson Drybread. Drybread was a merchandiser for P.I.A. Merchandising. He previously worked 18 years for Sears Roebuck & Co. He was a member of the Kaw Valley Amateur Radio Club and the National Rifle Association. Drybread was married to Sharon Honeyman April 6, 1978 in Topeka. She survives at the home. Other survivors include one son, Tommy Drybread of Rock Springs; two daughters, Lisa Vensor and Mary Ridenour, both of Rock Springs; and three brothers, Terry Drybread of Colony, Kan., Charles Drybread of Iofa, Kan., and Darrell Drybread of Green River; and six grandchildren. Drybread was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 8, 1995 DWAIN H. FLYNN ROCK SPRINGS-- Funeral services for Dwain H. Flynn were conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 1, 1995 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St. in Rock Springs. The Rev. John M. Noah of the White Mountain Presbyterian Church conducted the services. Graveside funeral services and interment were conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, July 3, at the Fairview Cemetery in Fairview, Mont. Flynn, 62, of 112 L St., Rock Springs, died at 2:05 p.m. Tuesday, June 27 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient for the past 11 days. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Flynn had been in ill health the past five years. He was born April 3, 1933 in Fairview, the son of Herbert and Loretta Clark Flynn. He attended schools in Door, N.D., and Fairview and was a graduate of Fairview High School with the class of 1952. Flynn was a US Army veteran. He married the former Rosa B. Combs in Rock Springs May 19, 1961. Flynn retired in 1993 as a coal hauler for the Bridger Coal Company. He was a member of the White Mountain Presbyterian Church, the Fraternal Order of Eagles and the American Legion. Survivors include his wife, Rosa of Rock Springs; his mother, Loretta Payette of Sheridan; three sons, Johnny of Virginia Beach, Va., David of Salt Lake City and Roland of Rock Springs; two daughters, Joyce Kay White of Sheridan and Jackie Dawson of Santa Cruz, Calif.; one brother, Jack Flynn of Fairview; one sister, Joan McChesney of Sheridan; seven grandchildren; one great-grandson and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 8, 1995 TAKAHARU KUSABA KEMMERER-- Memorial services for Takaharu Kusaba were at 4 p.m. Saturday, July 1, 1995 at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Kemmerer. Kusaba, 75, died June 27 in Kemmerer. He was born March 24, 1920 in Susie to Hanshiro and Nakako (Kinoshita) Kusaba. He graduated from Cokeville High School as valedictorian, and attended the University of Wyoming where he received his degree in engineering. He married Louise Lake Dec. 13, 1942 in Alexandria, La. He served 26 years in the United States Army and was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He worked for the Union Pacific Railroad as a section foreman. He was a member of the Lutheran Church. He was active in the Scouting program for over 30 years. He earned the Silver Beaver and was a member of the Order of the Arrow. While in Scouting he earned the Lamb Award which is the highest award given by the Lutheran Church. Survivors include his wife, Louise (Lake) Kusaba of Kemmerer; tow sons, Roy Kusaba of Olathe, Kan. and Steven Kusaba of Salt Lake City; three sisters, Meiko Hashimoto of Salt Lake City, Fumiko Tanaka of Moscow, Idaho, and Hiroko Tomimaga of Paul, Idaho; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 8, 1995 GREGORY BENNETT HARMS GREEN RIVER-- A memorial service for Gregory Bennett Harms was conducted in Littleton, Colo. There was also a gathering of friends Sunday, July 2, 1995 at noon at the home of Pamela Mowery, 90 West Third South, Green River. The gathering was followed by a trip to the cliff off Lost Dog Road to celebrate harms' life. Harms, 41, 90 West Third South, Green River, died Thursday, June 22 in Denver. He died of heart failure following a lengthy bout with cancer. He was born May 8, 1954 in Littleton, Colo., and had been a resident of Green River since 1975. He worked for 16 years at General Chemical and was working as an independent contractor at the time of his death. Survivors include three daughters, Winifred, Rachel and Abbe Harms, Manhattan, Ill.; his parents, Bobbe and John Harms, Littleton; a sister, Alison Cejka, Littleton; a close friend and companion, Pamela Mowery, Green River. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 8, 1995 CLAUDE SCOTT LACY GREEN RIVER-- Funeral services for Claude Scott Lacy were conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, July 6, 1995 at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel, 263 East Flaming Gorge Way, Green River. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Lacy, 40, of 15 Oxbow Drive, Green River, died July 2, on County Road 4-10, south of Mountain View. A resident of Green River for the past 17 years and former resident of Wendover, Utah, Lacy was the apparent victim of a head-on automobile collision. He was born Sept. 8, 1954 in Price, Utah, the son of Earl and Mary Jane Robinson Lacy, Jr. Lacy attended schools in Price and Wendover. He was currently a plant operator, who worked for FMC Corp. for the past 17 years. Survivors include his parents, Earl and Mary Lacy, Jr. of Wendover; one son, Robert Scott Lacy of Lyman; three daughters, Suzette Larchick of Powell and Tar Lynn Lacy and Tonya Rae Lacy, both of Green River; four brothers, Earl Lacy III and Randy Lacy, both of Wendover, Richard Lacy of Green River and Ronald Lacy of Mountain View; three sisters, Terry Linares of Grantsville, Utah, Lori Barrere of Green River and Robin Robertson of Wendover; one granddaughter, Kaila Mae Larchick of Powell; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 8, 1995 TELESFORO FLORES GREEN RIVER-- A Mass of Christian burial for Telesforo Flores was celebrated at 1 p.m. Thursday July 6, 1995 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 900 Hitching Post Drive, Green River. The Rev. Michael Hellman officiated. A wake service with rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 5 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Flores, 87, of 1445 Uinta Drive, Green River died at 11:15 a.m. Monday, July 3 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River, where he had been a patient for the past two months. A longtime resident of Green River, Flores had been in ill health for the past two months. He was born June 11, 1908 in Guerrero, Coahuila, Mexico, the son of the late Jesus and Lucia Gonzalez Flores. Flores attended schools in Guerrero, Mexico, and married the former Susie Maez in Green River June 13, 1929. She preceded him in death June 26, 1995. Flores was a retired supplyman, who worked for the Union Pacific Railroad for 29 years until his retirement in 1972. Flores was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, the Old Timers Club and the Fraternal Order of Eagles. He was a fisherman and hunter. Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, Jesse and Vangie Flores of Ogden, Utah, and Ruben and Tillie Flores and John and Yolanda Flores, all of Green River; three daughters and sons-in-law, Lucille and Roman Maldonado, Helen and Charles Cudney, and Louise and Robert Kuckert, all of Green River; two brothers, Reynald and Isidoro Flores, both of Eagle Pass, Texas; 16 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Flores was preceded in death by one son, Telesforo Flores; seven brothers, eight sisters and one great-grandsons, Shawn Terry. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 8, 1995 PIERCE J. COGSWELL ASHTABULA, Ohio-- A service for Pierce J. Cogswell was conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 7, 1995 at the Ducro Funeral Home, 4524 Elm Ave., Ashtabula, Ohio. Burial was in the Monroe-Kellogsville Cemetery, Monroe Township, Ashtabula County, Ohio. Cogswell, 80, of West 52nd St. Ashtabula, Ohio, died Tuesday, July 4 in the Ashtabula Care Center. He was born in Moorehead, Ky., July 30, 1914, the son of Frank and Milda (Hall) Cogswell, and had lived in Ashtabula for the past 55 years. Prior to his retirement in 1978 he was a sawyer and owned and operated several logging mills in the Ashtabula and Toledo areas. He liked gardening and fishing. His survivors include his wife, Virginia D. of Ashtabula; three daughters, Dorothy Morrell and Mae Stewart, both of Ashtabula and Sue Phelps of Rock Springs; two sons, Charles of Toldeo and Bill of Rock Springs; four brothers, Howard of Ashtabula, Troy of New Castle, Ind., Elwood and Eugene, both of Zanesville, Ohio; 25 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; nine step-children; 19 step-grandchildren; and 10 step-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Lina, in 1987; two sisters, Lola Cashdollar and Leoma Penny; and one brother, Everett. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 8, 1995 HELEN KNUDSEN ROCK SPRINGS-- Funeral services for Helen Knudsen were conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, July 3, 1995 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Steven Todd of the First Baptist Church conducted the services. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery. Mrs. Knudsen, 85, of 1590 Frontier Drive, Rock Springs, died at 8:35 p.m. Friday, June 30 at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs where she had been a patient for the past six months. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Cumberland and Superior, Mrs. Knudsen died following a lengthy illness. She was born Oct. 14, 1909 in Cambria Adams Township, Pennsylvania, the daughter of the late Thomas and Ellen Kelly Hoch. Mrs. Knudsen attended schools in Cumberland and Superior and married the late Carl Alfred Knudsen in Green River May 5, 1928. He preceded her in death Dec. 1, 1958. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Terry C. and Irene Knudsen and Emil Allen and Pat Knudsen, all of Rock Springs; one daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Gerald Nelson of Rock Springs; one daughter-inn-law, Beatrice Knudsen of Rock Springs; eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Knudsen was preceded in death by her step-father, Charles Congleton; one son, Martin A. Knudsen; one grandson, Terry Allen Knudsen; and two sisters, Blanche Brown and Edna Clark. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 15, 1995 VANCE JAMISON “V.J.” MILLER LAS VEGAS, Nev.—Memorial services for Vance Jamison “V.J.” Miller were conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 8, 1995 at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel, 263 East Flaming Gorge Way, Green River. The Rev. Daniel M. York of the First Assembly of God conducted the services. Inurnment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Miller, 29, of Las Vegas, Nev., died Wednesday, June 28, 1995 at a local hospital in Las Vegas following a sudden illness. A resident of Las Vegas for nine years, Miller was born Nov. 11, 1965 in Loveland, Colo., the son of William Jay and Jeanette Kay Miller. He attended schools in St. Augustine, Fla. And Green River. Miller was an independent contractor in new home construction and a blue print designer for custom homes. Survivors include his father, William Jay Miller of Douglas, Ariz.; his mother Jeanette Kay Leonard of Reno, Nev.; one son, Austin Jamison Miller of Piscataway, N.J.; one brother, Edward L. Martin, Jr. of Cheyenne; one sister, Angela Kay Martin of Reno; his grandfather, Ira A. Austin of Green River; and his grandmother, Juanita Julius of Rock Springs. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 15, 1995 ERMA T. TARRIS NORMINGTON OGDEN, Utah—A mass of Christina burial for Erma T. Tarris Normington was celebrated Monday, July 10, 1995 at 1 p.m. at SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park, Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Colin T. Normington Jr., Michael Normington, Carson Nomington, Thomas Normington, Chris Slater and Delamar Tripp. Honorary pallbearer was John Normington. Reader was Kathy Normington. Giftbearers were Anna Lavender, Jessica Bowles and Tanya Bowles. Organist was Amy Pernich. Singers were Loretta and Kevin Normington. Mrs. Normington, 84, of Ogden, Utah, died Friday, July 7 at the Ogden Regional Medical Center of complications due to surgery. She was born Oct. 11, 1910 in Sweetwater, a daughter of Andrew and Anna Horny Tarris. She married Delamar Normington on Feb. 17, 1931 in Rawlins. He died on May 11, 1986. She was a member of St. James Catholic Church. She had been a teacher in the Rawlins School District. She was an active member of the Democratic National Committee, Welfare Board and Altar Society at St. Vivian’s Catholic Church. She came to Ogden in October of 1963 from Superior. Surviving are four sons and four daughters, Colin and Loretta Normington, Fruit Heights, Utah, Andrew and Evelyn NOrmington, Rock Springs, Bill and Louise Normington, Green River, Delamar and Nancy Normington, Alhambra, Calif., Mary and Richard Grenier, New Hope, Minn., Helen Ann Tripp, North Ogden, Utah, Patricia and Jack Tiger, Ogden and Maldi and Robert Lavender, Loan, Utah; 22 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; a sister, Maldi Coleman, Houston. Also surviving are several nieces, nephews and cousins. She was preceded in death by a son, Patrick; her husband and parents; two brothers and four sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 15, 1995 FRANCES IRENE DERNOVICH A mass of Christian burial for Frances Irene Dernovich was celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 12, 1995 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Tuesday, July 11 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, north of Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Frank Dernovich, Donald Dernovich, Larry Dernovich, Robert Dernovich, Heath Dernovich and Vincent Peternel. Honorary pallbearers were Frank Peternel, Harry Lee Tipp, Ralph Cooper Jr., George Tipp, August Dernovich Sr., August Dernovich Jr. and Steven Dernovich. Mrs. Dernovich, 74, of 1601 West Second St., Rock Springs, died at 4:55 p.m. Friday, July 7 at her home. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Dernovich had been in ill health since February. She was born Dec. 11, 1920 in Reliance, the daughter of the late Frank and Mary Kobler Peternel. She attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1938. She married Frank D. Dernovich in Manila, Utah July 14, 1940 and their marriage was later blessed in the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. Mrs. Dernovich was a member of the SNPJ Lodge and the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. Survivors include her husband, Frank Dernovich of Rock Springs; three sons, Larry and Robert Dernovich, both of Rock Springs and Donald Dernovich of Culbertson, Neb.; two daughters-in-law, Kathy J. Dernovich of Culbertson and Michaeline Dernovich of Rock Springs; one brother, Frank Peternel of Rock Springs; two sister, Mary Peternel and Clara Tipp, both of Rock Springs; six grandchildren, Dee Dee Dernovich and Jenny Dernovich, both of Rock Springs, Heath, Jessica and Kaitlyn Dernovich, all of Culbertson and Desiree Dernovich of Tucson, Ariz.; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Dernovich was preceded in death by two sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 15, 1995 SISTER M. AGNES DOLORES SALINAS, Calif.—A wake services for Sister M. Agnes Dolores was conducted Thursday afternoon, June 29, 1995 at St. Catherine By the Sea Convent Chapel in Ventura, Calif., followed by a mass of Christian burial Thursday evening. Burial was Friday, June 30 at Santa Clara Cemetery, Oxnard, Calif. Sister Agnes Dolores, C.S.C (Helen Murphy) 73, of Salinas, Calif. died Friday, June 23 in Salinas. Sister Agnes Dolores was born Aug. 3, 1921 in Rock Springs to Robert D. and Elizabeth (Hasson) Murphy. She was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1939. She graduated from St. Mary’s of the Wasatch in 1943 and became a sister of the Holy Cross Order in 1949. At the time of her death she administered to the elderly at the Madonna Manor Retirement Home in Salinas. Prior to going to Salinas, she was a teacher, principal, secretary and gave pastoral care to the elderly in California, Idaho and Utah. Sister Agnes Dolores is survived by her brother, Gordon Murphy of S. San Francisco, Calif.; brother-in-law, Herman Urschel of Denver; nephew, David Urschel of Denver; and nieces, Judith Urschel of Portland, Ore., Helen Smith of Highland, Utah and Patricia Greenlee of Rock Springs. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Bob Murphy and sisters Mary Urschel and Grace Anne Myers. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 15, 1995 EURCELL L. “RUSS” SLATER A memorial service for Eurcell L. “Russ” Slater was conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 12, 1995 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St. in Rock Springs. John Crouch of the Jehovah’s Witnesses conducted the service. Slater, 78, of 632 Second St., Rock Springs, died Friday afternoon at about 2:15 p.m. July 7 while fishing near South Pass in the Pine Creek in Fremont County. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Slater was born Aug. 28, 1916 in Monmouth, Ill., the son of the late Harry and Bessie Lampton Slater. He attended schools in Monmouth. Slater was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a retired salesman who worked for McCurtain Motors until his retirement in 1979. Slater was a member of the Young at Heart Senior Citizen’s Center and the American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24. Survivors include one son, Vernon Lee Slater of Rock Springs; five daughters, Marsha Woreck of Denver, Pamela J. Anderson, Susan Evans and Regina Lea Harrison, all of Rock Springs and Teresa Ann Dolan of Battle Mountain, Nev.; 16 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 15, 1995 CHARLES C. ANDREWS MOUNTAIN VIEW—Funeral services for Charles C. Andrews were Friday, July 14, 1995 at 11 a.m. in the Mountain View First Ward Chapel. Interment followed in the Fort Bridger Cemetery. Andrews, 82, died July 9 at the Evanston Regional Hospital. He was born Sept. 1, 1912, the son of John Aiken and Augusta Amelia (Berntson) Andrews. He married Beulah Grimmett in LaGrande, Ore., Oct. 17, 1934. The marriage was later solemnized in the Manti LDS Temple. She preceded him in death April 23, 1994. In 1942 through 1945, during World War II, he moved to Portland, Ore., and worked in the aircraft factories building B-17 and B-26 Bombers. He was a member of the LDS Church where he served in several bishoprics, and did genealogy work. He was active in Rotary International, and his hobbies were woodworking, hunting, fishing and being outdoors. He had been employed at WalMart in the automotive department. He is survived by three sons, Robert Andrews of Seattle, Douglas Andrews of Rock Springs and Charles “Chuck” Andrews of Spokane and a daughter, Diane Gordon of Glendale, Ariz. Also surviving are 19 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 15, 1995 CHARLOTTE E. DOTY Following cremation, a memorial service for Charlotte Esther Doty was conducted at 4:30 p.m. Friday, July 14, 1995 at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel in Green River. The Rev. Thomas Bray of the Monroe Avenue Baptist Church conducted the services. Mrs. Doty, 63, of 560 Andrews St., Apt. 9, Green River died at 7:10 a.m. Tuesday, July 11 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient since July 19, 1995. A resident of Green River for the past 10 years and former resident of Missouri, Mrs. Doty had been in ill health for the past two months. She was born April 1, 1932 in the Bronx, N.Y., the daughter of the late Charles and Mildred Stanton. She attended schools in New York and married Herbert Ray Doty in San Diego March 9, 1955. She was a member of the Episcopal Church. Survivors include her husband, Herbert Doty of Green River; two daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia and David Fisher of Willow Springs, Mo. and Mary Jane and Rocky Bryant of Springfield, Mo.; one brother, Albert Smith of Virginia, numerous stepbrothers and stepsisters; nine grandchildren including April Dawn Doty and Anna Marie Doty, both of Springfield; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Doty was preceded in death by two sons, Herbert and James who died in infancy and one sister, Gladys. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 15, 1995 KAYEC SEFFKER CLIFTON, Colo.—Graveside funeral services and interment for Kayec “Kay” Seffker were conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, July 14, 1995 at the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. The Rev. Steven Todd of the First Baptist Church officiated. Mrs. Seffker, 53, of 638 ½ Lois St., Clifton, Colo., died shortly after being admitted to the St. Mary’s Hospital in Grand Junction, Colo. A resident of Grand Junction since 1990 and former resident of Evanston and Green River, Mrs. Seffker died of a sudden illness. She was born Jan. 29, 1942 in Laramie, the daughter of the late Ted and Minnie Williamson Bailey. She attended schools in Wyoming and married Harry R. Seffker in Evanston on Dec. 31, 1987. She was a member of the Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Harry R. Seffker of Clifton; two sons, Blackie Lee Martin of Farmington, Mo. and Doyle W. Martin of Jefferson City, Mo.; three daughters, Frankie Breakfield of Park Hills, Mo., LaVerna Breakfield of Polosi, Mo. and Martha L. Martin of Clifton; seven grandchildren and one great aunt and uncle, Lucille and Howard Trumble of Green River. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 15, 1995 RUTH MARIE DUFOUR Funeral services for Ruth Marie Dufour were conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, July 14, 1995 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St. in Rock Springs. The Rev. Jean Wade of the Congregational Church officiated. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Mrs. Dufour, 74, of 1329 McKinley Ave., Rock Springs died at 10:25 p.m. Monday, July 10 at the Wyoming Medical Center in Casper where she had been a patient since July 8, 1995. A resident of Rock Springs since 1960 and former resident of Long Beach, Calif., Mrs. Dufour had been in ill health the past several months. She was born March 4, 1921 in Pittsburg, Kan., the daughter of the late Luther Rufus and Marie Maletz Kleinhammer. She attended schools in Pittsburg and was a graduate of the Pittsburg High School in 1939. She attended college in Pittsburg, majoring in lab chemistry. She married John L. Dufour in Pittsburg on Oct. 11, 1940. Mrs. Dufour worked as a research chemist for the Union Oil Company in San Pedro, Calif. for six years. She was a member of the Congregational Church. Survivors include her husband, John L. Dufour of Rock Springs; one son, John D. Dufour of Wheat Ridge, Colo.; one daughter, Jane Ann Chatman of Casper; one sister, Nancy Kleinhammer of Long Beach; eight grandchildren and one niece. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Dufour was preceded in death by one brother, Don Kleinhammer and one sister, Helen Elizabeth Kleinhammer. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 22, 1995 DEE WAYNE HOPKINS Funeral services for Dee Wayne Hopkins were conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, July 17, 1995 at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel, 263 E. Flaming Gorge Way in Green River. The Rev. John Finster of the Union Congregational Church officiated. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Hopkins, 56, of 722 ½ West 3rd North, Green River, was dead on arrival at 5 p.m. Thursday, July 13 at the LDS Medical Center in Salt Lake City. A resident of Green River for the past 15 years and former resident of California, Hopkins died from a sudden illness. He was born March 3, 1949 in East Carbon, Utah, the son of Herbert W. and Wanda J. Robinson Hopkins. He attended schools in East Carbon and was a graduate of Huntington Beach High School with the class of 1967. Hopkins worked as a carpenter. Survivors include his parents, Herbert and Wanda Hopkins of Green River; three daughters, Sarah Liberty Hopkins, Amy Jessica Hopkins and Bronwen Dawn Hopkins, all of Green River; one brother and sister-in-law, Lane and Marcia Hopkins of Phoenix; one sister and brother-in-law, Jana and Randy Fox of Green River; his paternal grandmother, Sally Hopkins of Cortez, Colo., and several aunts, uncles and cousins; one niece and three nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother, David Hopkins, who died May 3, 1994. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 22, 1995 LOLA LAVONNE CARLSON PINEDALE - A memorial service for Lola Lavonne Carlson was at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 15, 1995 at the Pinedale Cemetery. The Rev. Jean Wade officiated. Mrs. Carlson, 56, Pinedale, died Monday, July 10, in Pinedale. She was born Sept. 6, 1938 in Rock Springs, a daughter of Carrol and Letty Ditton Jensen. She married Daniel Carlson Sept. 26, 1957 in Pinedale. She was a lifelong resident of Wyoming. Survivors include her mother, Letty Jensen, Pinedale; her husband, Daniel Carlson, Pinedale; three daughters, Tammie Wilson, Olympia, Wash., Dana Sykes and Debbie Radosevich both of Rock Springs, a brother, Dr. Leonard Jensen and his wife, Trinni, Pinedale; a brother-in-law, Robert Carlson and his wife, Merriam, Pinedale; six grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her father, Carrol Jensen and a daughter in infancy. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 22, 1995 BILL (WILLIAM DAVID) SULLENBERGER PITTSBURG, Calif.—Bill (William David) Sullenberger was buried in Greybull. Sullenberger died June 30 in Pittsburg, Calif. He was recovering from heart surgery at the time of his death. He was born Feb. 12, 1929 in Marsland, Neb. He graduated from West Point and taught and was the head football coach at Rock Springs High School from 1956-1957. He then taught and coached at Pocatello, Idaho from 1958 to 1962 and then taught and coached at the Pittsburg High School for 33 years. He is survived by his wife, Sue; sister, Bonnie Kelley; sons, Scott and Jon; daughter, Robin, along with twin granddaughters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 22, 1995 BERT T. AHLSTROM SHERIDAN - Services for Bert T. Ahlstrom, 78, were conducted Tuesday, July 18, 1995 at St. Peter's Episcopal Church by the Revs. David Duprey and Ray Clark. Interment was in the Sheridan Municipal Cemetery. Ahlstrom died of natural causes July 14 at Sheridan Manor. He was born March 21, 1917, in Hanna, the son of Vance and Mary (Bowkett) Tavelli. His father died when he was two years old, and he was adopted by his stepfather, William Ahlstrom. He was raised and graduated from high school in Hanna. After school, he worked for the CCC camps. He married Josephine Legerski in Rock Springs on May 20, 1939. He worked for the Union Pacific coal mines in Superior. They then moved to Sheridan where he worked in the Monarch coal mines. He learned carpentry from his stepfather, and went to work for Bartlett Construction, C. Ray Williams Construction and was supervisor for Fletcher Construction, retiring in 1980. He supervised many building projects including BiRite Drug, Sheridan Center, Meadowlark School, Kaycee School and several Sheridan area homes. His hobbies were golf, fishing, hunting and spending time in the mountains. He was a member of Elks Lodge No. 520, Eagles No. 186 and St. Peter's Episcopal Church where he served on the vestry. Survivors include his wife; sons, Bert Ahlstrom Jr. of Cheyenne and Chris Ahlstrom of Denver; daughter, Anne Marie Kilpatrick of Sheridan; sister, Marie Cross of Corvallis, Ore.; six grandchildren and one great-grandson. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Vance and William. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 22, 1995 CHRISTOPHER MORELAND LOGAN, Mont. - Memorial services for Christopher Moreland were Friday, July 21, 1995 at 1 p.m. at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Lander. Moreland, 35, died Tuesday, July 11 near Logan, Mont. A resident of Rock Springs, he is survived by his parents, Kenton and Christine Moreland; sister, Marlene Moreland; brothers, Howard and Robert Moreland; grandparents, Bill and Fern Murcar, Marie and Don Rice and Julia Moreland. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Marvin Moreland. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 22, 1995 GERALDINE LILLIAN GATTIS LANDER—Services for Geraldine Lillian Gattis were at the Hoopes Funeral Home in Lander at 10 a.m. Tuesday, July 18, 1995. Graveside services and burial were at Beth El Cemetery in Cheyenne. Mrs. Gattis, a lifelong resident of Wyoming, died Friday, July 14 at Westward Heights Nursing Home in Lander after a long illness. She was 83. Born July 22, 1911 in Cheyenne, she was the daughter of Harry Fieber and Etta Crans Fieber. She married Charles Edward Gattis Oct. 29, 1927 in Cheyenne. Gattis was an engineer for the Wyoming Highway Department for more than 30 years and the family had lived in Laramie, Evanston, Baggs, Jackson, Rawlins and Rock Springs. Mrs. Gattis had lived near Kinnear for 12 years prior to becoming a resident of Westward Heights. Mrs. Gattis had been active in the Republican Party most of her life. She was a past member and officer of the B.P.O. Does and Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary in Rawlins. She also had been a past member of the Pythian Sisters and the Order of Eastern Star. A homemaker, her hobbies included hunting, fishing and rock hunting. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Charles H. and Nancy Gattis of Dubois; two daughters and sons-in-law, Marilyn and Tom Deyo of Star Valley and Jerri and Buzz Robinson of Kinnear; two brothers, George Fieber of Denver and Roy Fieber of Cheyenne; one sister, Lanelle Meyer of Cheyenne; 11 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband and one brother, Leslie. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 22, 1995 PETER FRANK VIGIL Memorial services for Pete F. Vigil were Friday, July 21, 1995 at 6 p.m. at the Fort Bridger grandstand. Vigil, 56, of 1337 Canyon Road, Kemmerer, died at 8:43 a.m. Monday, July 17 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County shortly after being admitted. A resident of Kemmerer since 1990 and former resident of Lyman, Vigil had been in ill health for the past one week. He was born Sept. 1, 1938 in Colorado, the son of the late Tobias John and Maria Antoinette Trujillo Vigil. He attended Poudre Valley High School in LaPorte, Colo. He married the former Georgia Grace Stevens in Kemmerer Oct. 31, 1992. Vigil's hobbies were hunting and fishing. He served in the U.S. Navy in the early 1960s and was stationed in Japan. He was a member of the Roman Catholic Church, the Fraternal Order of Eagles and the Lions Club. Survivors include his wife, Georgia Vigil of Kemmerer; three stepsons, David, Jeff and Michael Pelham of Colorado; two sons, Pete Frank Vigil, Jr. of Branson, Mo. and Tobe John Vigil of Green River; four daughters, Teresa Raye Vigil and Tina Louise Vigil, both of Lyman, Debbie Babajan Vigil and Sandy Sortors Vigil, both of California; two brothers, Arthur Vigil of Reno, Nev., and Edward Vigil of Colorado Springs; four sisters, Sadie Gallegos and Bertha Caberea, both of Fort Collins, Colo., and Julia Vigil and Eva Ortez, both of Commerce City, Colo.; nine grandchildren, Danyelle, Faith and Renee Pelham of Colorado and Apollo and Alina Orosco, Mark Sortors, Sean Vigil and Tiffany and Matthew Babajan; several aunts, uncles, cousins and nephews also survive as does a lifetime friend, Sharon Vigil Eaton of Lyman. He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Mary Ellen Sontifilipii. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 29, 1995 SALOME TRUJILLO Funeral services for Salome Trujillo were conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 26, 1995 at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel in Green River. The Rev. K. Phillip White of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church of Sedro Woolley, Wash., conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearers were Ted Torrez, Glise Martinez, Augustine Gardea, David martinez, Jim Torrez and Joey Gardea. Mrs. Trujillo, 78, of 35 West 3rd South St., Green River, died at 1 a.m. Monday, July 24 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River where she had been a patient since May 16, 1994. A resident of Green River since 1950 and former resident of Cleveland, N.M., Mrs. Trujillo had been in ill health the past year. She was born Oct. 8, 1916 in Cleveland, the daughter of the late Jacob and Leonor Maes Pando. She attended schools in Cleveland and married Ubaldo Trujillo in Mora, N.M., on Feb. 1, 1932. Mrs. Trujillo worked as a maid for 20 years for the Tomahawk Hotel in Green River. She was a member of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Survivors include her husband, Ubaldo Trujillo of Green River; two sons, Leo Trujillo of Green River and Ben Trujillo of Loveland, Colo.; three daughters, Mrs. Ted (Sadie) Torrez of Loveland, Colo., Mrs. Glise (Rose) Martinez and Mrs. Augustine (Lorraine) Gardea, both of Green River; three brothers, Tony Pando of Albuquerque, N.M., Felix Pando of Las Vegas, N.M. and Leo Pando of Santa Fe, N.M.; 13 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Trujillo was preceded in death by one son, Ben Trujillo; five brothers, Damian, Onosimo, Demetrio, Rosendo and Gregorio and three sisters, Ofelia, Maximina and Isabel. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 29, 1995 GRACE P. MILLS CHEYENNE—Services for Grace P. Mills were Wednesday, July 26, 1995 at 10 a.m. at Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel of the Chimes. Interment was in the Evanston Cemetery in Evanston. Mrs. Mills, 91, of 1330 Prairie Ave., died Sunday, July 23 at Life Care Center in Cheyenne. She was born Dec. 16, 1903 in Provo, Utah, and had lived in Cheyenne since 1989 with prior residence of 60 years in Green River. Mrs. Mills was a clerk at the Tomahawk Pharmacy in Green River for 20 years. She is survived by one daughter, Marilyn Terwilleger of Cheyenne; three grandchildren, Michael Terwilleger of Cheyenne, David Terwilleger of Marble Falls, Texas, and Sherri West of Fort Worth, Texas; seven great-grandchildren and two nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert D. Mills, in 1980; her parents, William and Ruth Pickering; one brother and one sister. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 29, 1995 GRACE N. CORNFORD PORTLAND, Ore.—Grace N. Cornford, 74, died June 9, 1995 in Portland, Ore. She was born in Rock Springs July 7, 1921. She went through school in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1938. Her sole surviving relative is a sister in Florida. She was not married and had lived in Portland for about 50 years. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 29, 1995 JAY HOFFMAN Jay Hoffman, 74, of 320 Mansface II Apt. 416, died at 2:33 a.m. Thursday, July 20, 1995 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient for one day. A resident of Green River for the past 33 years and former resident of Salt Lake City, Hoffman died following a lengthy illness. He was born June 2, 1921 in Cleburne, Texas, the son of James Rucker and Dewey Hazlett Hoffman, Sr. He attended schools in Cleburne and was a graduate of the Cleburne High School with the class of 1940. Hoffman was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II who served in the South Pacific and Sun Valley, Idaho. He graduated from North Texas State University with a degree in chemistry. Hoffman worked as a chemist for Stauffer Chemical Company and a chemist for various beer breweries. He later worked as a safety representative. Hoffman spent most of his recreational time fishing in Pinedale and Boulder Lake. Survivors include his mother, Dewey Hoffman, of Green River. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 29, 1995 HOWARD WARREN STEPHENS KIOWA, Kan.--Services for Howard Warren Stephens were at 10:30 a.m. Friday, July 28, 1995 at the United Methodist Church in Kiowa, Kan. The Rev. Jerre Nolte officiated. Interment was in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Hazelton, Kan. Stephens, 70, Sawyer, Kan., died Tuesday, July 25 at St. Francis Hospital, Wichita, Kan. He was born Nov. 6, 1924 at Hazelton, a son of Jesse Sanford and Nola Dale Hutchison Stephens. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. He married Alice I. Garton in Bridgeport, Neb., Dec. 27, 1951. He was a retired carpenter who lived most of his life in several Wyoming cities, moving to Sawyer in 1986. Stephens belonged to the Carpenters Union, AFL-CIO Local 469 in Cheyenne and the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Pratt, Kan. Survivors include his wife, Alice, of the home; two sons, John and Donald, both of Cheyenne; three daughters, Martha Prelle, Alliance, Neb., Lonetta Cooley of Rock Springs and Edith Leeper of Casper; two brothers, Glenn A. of Pratt and Jim F. of Medicene Lodge, Kan.; a sister, Edith Woodward of Columbus, Ohio; 14 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one sister, Lillian Mary; one brother, Robert Stephens; one grandson, John Stephens; and two granddaughters, Jennifer Prelle and Misty Leeper. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 29, 1995 B. BEULAH HULLINGER STEFFAN RAPID CITY,S.D. - Funeral services for B. Beulah Hullinger Steffan were conducted Friday, July 21, 1995 in Rapid City, S.D., and Saturday, July 22 in Greybull at the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Interment was in the Hillside Cemetery in Greybull next to her first husband, Clarence Boyle. Mrs. Steffan, 89, of Rapid City, died Monday, July 17 at 7:30 a.m. She had been suffering from leukemia for several years. She was born Feb. 11, 1906 to Daniel J. and Cora Ellen Dodd Hullinger. She married Clarence Boyle and he later preceded her in death. She married Sam Steffan March 15, 1977 and he later preceded her in death. Her hobbies were crocheting doilies and knitting and spending time with her family. She was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Survivors include two sons, Clarence Boyle and Arthur Boyle of South Dakota; two sisters, Tina McCoy of Riverton and Blanche Wales of Powell; 10 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husbands, a brother, Doss Hullinger and a sister, Cora Ellen Cusack. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Jul 29, 1995 OTTO CARL TIMMER LARAMIE - Graveside services for Otto Carl Timmer, 80, of Lander were conducted Saturday, July 22, 1995 at 10 a.m. at the Green Hill Cemetery, Laramie. The Rev. Edward Hiller officiated. Timmer died early Wednesday morning, July 19 at the Lander Valley Medical Center. He was born Aug. 8, 1914 in North Platte, Neb. He married Anna Farrow Oct. 25, 1939 in Kearney, Neb. They started their lives together in North Platte then moved to Laramie in 1959. He worked as a carpenter in Laramie. He was a member of the Rock Club in Riverton and the Loyal Order of the Moose. He is survived by two daughters, Patricia Keelin of Reliance and Carol Haddenham of Lander; two brothers, Arthur Timmer from Hershey, Neb., and Marvin Timmer from North Platte; two sisters, Naomi Rickman of North Platte and Margaret Silvas of San Pedro, Calif. He was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Timmer Sept. 28, 1994 in Lander; one brother, Joseph Timmer; one sister, Esther Palmer and two grandchildren, Theresa and Jack Haddenham. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 5, 1995 JOSEPH PIVIK JR. Combined funeral services for Joseph Pivik Jr. and Carl Pivik were conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1, 1995 at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Ninth and Pearl streets, Rock Springs. The Rev. Phillip Wolfe conducted the services. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pivik Jr., 79, of Box 106, Mosquito Creek, Wilson, died at his winter home in Lake Havasu, Ariz. at about 11:15 p.m. Monday, July 24. A resident of Wilson since 1946 and former resident of Rock Springs, Pivik died following a lengthy illness. He was born Sept. 25, 1915 in Rock Springs, the son of the late Joseph and Angela Hafner Pivik Sr. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a U.S. Army Air Force veteran of World War II. He married the former Emiline Marie Clark in Rock Springs on Jan. 29, 1946. Pivik was the retired owner and operator of the Teton Lumber Company in Wilson where he operated a sawmill for 49 years until his retirement in 1990. Survivors include his wife, Emiline Pivik of Wilson; two sons, Carl E. Pivik of Hillsboro, Ore. and Walter J. Pivik of Rock Springs; two daughters, Mrs. Ronald (Deborha) Herold of Wilson and Mrs. Ronald (Sally) MCReynolds of Dana Point, Calif.; one brother, Rudy Pivik of Rock Springs; 11 grandchildren, Bobby Gutierrez, Nicole McReynolds, Brian Pivik, Christopher Pivik, Ronnie Herold, Erin McReynolds, Loren McReynolds, Christing Herold, Brandon Pivik, Ashley Pivik and Ann Marie Herold; one half-brother, Arthur Paul Pivik of Rock Springs; one half-sister, Dorothea Pivik of Rock Springs; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Pivik was preceded in death by one daughter, Sherry Gutierrez; one sister, Angela Rahonce; one brother, Edward Pivik and one half-sister, Marilyn Dee Schott. A brother, Carl Pivik, died July 31. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 5, 1995 CARL PIVIK Combined funeral services for Carl Pivik and Joseph Pivik Jr. were conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1, 1995 at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Ninth and Pearl streets, Rock Springs. The Rev. Phillip Wolfe conducted the services. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pivik, 78, of Box 106, Mosquito Creek, Wilson, died shortly after being admitted to Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 11:10 a.m. Monday, July 31. A resident of Wilson since 1946 and former resident of Rock Springs, Pivik died following a lengthy illness. He was born April 16, 1917 in Rock Springs, the son of the late Joseph and Angela Hafner Pivik. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a U.S. Army Air Force veteran of World War II. Pivik was the retired owner and operator of the Teton Lumber Company in Wilson where he operated a sawmill with his brother, Joseph Pivik Jr. for 49 years until their retirement in 1990. Survivors include one brother, Rudy Pivik of Rock Springs; his sister-in-law, Emiline Marie Pivik of Wilson; two nephews, Carl E. Pivik of Hillsboro, Ore., and Walter J. Pivik of Rock Springs; two nieces, Mrs. Ronald (Deborha) Herold of Wilson and Mrs. Ronald (Sally) McReynolds of Dana Point, Calif.; one half-brother, Arthur Paul Pivik of Rock Springs; one half-sister, Dorothea Pivik of Rock Springs; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. In addition to his parents, Pivik was preceded in death by one sister, Angela Rahonce; two brothers, Edward Pivik and Joseph Pivik Jr.; one niece Sherry Gutierrez; and one half-sister, Marily Dee Scott. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 5, 1995 LINDA C. MOON A mass of Christian burial for Linda C. Moon was celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 2, 1993 at SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. The Rev. Ray Moss officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St. in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers were Bryan Moon, Brad Moon, Gregg Moon, Steve Suhr, Sterling Suhr and Jason Lee. Mrs. Moon, 84, of 142 J St., Rock Springs died shortly after being admitted to Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 2:31 p.m. Sunday, July 30. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Moon had been in ill health the past several years. She was born Oct. 8, 1909 in Roslyn, Wash., the daughter of the late Frank and Katie Peckinino Peretti. She attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School with the class of 1928. She married William (Bill) Moon Jr. in Southgate, Calif., July 3, 1936 and he preceded her in death Oct. 28, 1984. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Marlene and Bill Cummings of Rock Srpigns and Carolyn and Maynard Suhr of Rock Springs; one son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Nancy Moon of Rock Sprigs; one brother, Bob Peretti of Rock Springs; one sister-in-law, Margaret Peretti of Rock Springs; 11 grandchildren, Shannon Cummings Scott of Arvada, Colo., Coleen Cummings Story, Peggy Cummings Morton, both of Rock Springs, Shelley Cummings Bereece of Hooper, Utah, Eileen Cummings McGovern and Maureen Cummings Holden, both of Rock Springs, Steve Suhr and Sterling Suhr, both of Rock Springs, Bryan Moon of Rock Springs, Gregg Moon of Boise, Idaho and Brad Moon of Colstrip, Mont.; 27 great-grandchildren; five sisters-in-law, Mrs. Henry (Bernice) Kovach, Florence Crofts, Amy Hauser, all of Rock Springs, Mrs. Ken (Erma) Coke of Northbend, Ore. and Margie Gardener of Nevada and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Moon was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles (Chick) Peretti and Frank Peretti. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 5, 1995 FRANK EDWARD TOMSICH Funeral services for Frank Edward Tomsich were conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 1, 1995 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St. in Rock Springs. The Rev. Ray Moss officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Monday, July 31 at the funeral chapel in Rock Springs. Cremation followed. Tomsich, 76, of 746 Ridge Ave., Rock Springs was found dead in his back yard Friday morning, July 28. According to Sweetwater County Coroner Dale S. Majhanovich, Tomsich died on or about July 26 from natural causes. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Tomsich died of a sudden illness. He was born July 14, 1919 in Rock Springs, the son of the late Joseph and Mary Vovk Tomsich. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1937. Tomsich was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and was a retired coal miner who worked for the Union Pacific Coal Company for many years. He was a member of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. Survivors include his two sisters, Catherine Musich of Rock Springs and Mary Fotes of Great Falls, Mont.; three nieces, Mrs. Robert (Marilyn) Pajkuric and Mrs. Art (Joanne) Prosser, both of Los Angeles, and Catherine Boulay of Waterberry, Conn.; one nephew, Pete Musich of Rock Springs; three great-nephews, Brandon, Brian and Bradley Musich, all of Rock Springs; a great-niece and great-nephew, Kyra and Christopher Boulay. In addition to his parents, Tomsich was preceded in death by four brothers, Joe, Tony, Johnny and Carl Tomsich and three sisters, Rosie Lew, Angela Arellano and Annie Tomsich. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 5, 1995 ALMA IRENE SCHELT Funeral services for Alma Irene Schelt were conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, July 29, 1995 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St. in Rock Springs. The Rev. Ray Moss officiated. Graveside funeral services and interment were conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 3 at the Grandview Cemetery in Fort Collins, Colo. Miss Schelt, 83, of 1333 Carbon St., Rock Springs, died at 1:40 p.m. Tuesday, July 25 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient since July 18, 1995. A resident of Rock Springs for the past 50 years, Miss Schelt had been in ill health the past three months. She was born June 1, 1912 in Fort Collins, the daughter of the late Augustus Peter and Carrie Bell Westover Schelt. She attended schools in Fort Collins and was a graduate of Poudre Valley High School in 1927. Miss Schelt graduated in 1931 from Colorado State University with a degree in home economics. Miss Schelt retired in 1979 as a home economist for the University of Wyoming Extension Service of Sweetwater County, where she worked for 32 years. Survivors include one brother and sister-in-law, Russell and Phyllis Schelt of Arvada, Colo.; two nieces, Karen Schelt of Arvada and Jennifer Schelt of Mentor, Ohio and one nephew, Keith Schelt of Littleton, Colo. In addition to her parents, Miss Schelt was preceded in death by one sister. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 5, 1995 KIRK LANE HOUSKEEPER A memorial service for Kirk Lane Houskeeper was conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 29, 1995 at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel in Green River. Bishop Gregroy Roland Wille of the LDS Church officiated. Houskeeper, 30, of 1207 Conestoga Lane, Green River, died shortly after being admitted to Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 3:03 p.m. Monday, July 24 from natural causes. A resident of Green River for the past 15 years and former resident of Salt Lake City, Houskeeper died following a lengthy illness. He was born Nov. 15, 1964 in Salt Lake City, the son of Ronald LeCoy and Maurine Madsen Houskeeper. He attended schools in Salt Lake City and Green River and was a graduate of Green River High School with the class of 1984. He married the former Joanne Elizabeth Taylor in Green River April 5, 1993. Houskeeper worked in the area as a pipe fitter and was a fisherman, hunter and motorcyclist. He was a member of the LDS Church. Survivors include his wife, Joanne Houskeeper of Green River; his mother, Maurine M. Hoffman of Green River; his father, Ronald L. Houskeeper of Garden City, Idaho; one son, Eric Levi Johnson of Green River; one daughter, Sierra Layna Houskeeper of Salt Lake City; two stepdaughters, Kim Smith and Michelle Johnson, both of Rock Springs; his former wife, Denyse Cox of Salt Lake City; two brothers, Gaylen L. Holmes of Casper and Bret L. Houskeeper of Riverton and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Herbert C. Madsen and Nellie Madsen and his paternal grandparents, Max Houskeeper and Arvilla Houskeeper and one uncle, Jerry Houskeeper. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 5, 1995 WILLIAM P. JAMIESON The body of William P. Jamieson was returned to Loveland, Colo., for funeral services and interment. Jamieson, 74, of 2823 Gilpin Ave., Loveland died shortly after being admitted to Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 11:52 p.m. Friday, July 28. A resident of Loveland the past five years and former resident of New Jersey, Jamieson became suddenly ill while stopping in Rock Springs while traveling and died from natural causes. He was born Aug. 11, 1920 in Trenton, N.J., the son of the late John and Catherine Haines Jamieson. He attended schools in New Jersey and married the former Mary Warner in Lambertville, N.J., on Aug, 24, 1940. Jamieson was a US Army veteran of World War II and a member of the Kiwanis Club, the Moose Lodge and the American Legion. Survivors include his wife, Mary of Loveland; one son, John Jamieson of Levittown, Pa.; two daughters, Mary Honder of Loveland and Dot Jamieson of Elgin, Ill.; one brother, Raymond Jamieson of Trenton, N.J.; four grandchildren, Lynn Honder, Dave Honder John Babbitt and Ted Babbitt and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Jamieson was preceded in death by one brother and one sister. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 12, 1995 MARCELLA MARIE GENTILINI Evening services for Marcella Marie Gentilini were Friday, July 28, 1995 at 7 p.m. in the Mount Calvary Church in Worland. A funeral services was at 1 p.m. Saturday, July 29, at the church in Worland. The Rev. J.L. Sanchez officiated. Burial was in the Riverview Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Worland. Miss Gentilini, 9, died Monday, July 24 in Casper from injuries sustained in a traffic accident on South Pass. She was born Sept. 6, 1985 in Worland, a daughter of Leonard Frank and Cecilia Bravo Gentilini. She moved to Rock Springs with her parents in July of 1986. She attended kindergarten at Westridge School and finished fourth grade at Lowell School. Her hobbies included writing poetry, music, reading books and performing on a dance drill team. Her favorite sports were swimming and rollerblading. Survivors include her parents of Rock Springs; a brother, Anthony Leonard Gentilini, Rock Springs; maternal grandmother, Tomasa Loy, Worland; paternal grandmother, Kay Gentilini, Cheyenne; great-grandparents, Lucy Moxley, Worland, Louis Tomjack, Cheyenne, and Josephine Fuentes, Uvalde, Texas. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 12, 1995 JACKSON LEROY "JACK" MELHORN COOS BAY, Ore.--Funeral services for Jackson Leroy "Jack" Melhorn were July 31, 1995 in Oregon. Melhorn, 59, died Wednesday, July 26 in Coos Bay, Ore., of a sudden illness due to complications from diabetes. He was born Aug. 28, 1935 in Coquille, Ore. He was a retired millwright and former member of the Carpenters Union who worked in several Western states and moved to the Coos Bay, Ore., area from Rock Springs in 1989. He was a member of the Charleston Community Church. His hobbies were hunting and fishing. Survivors include his former wife, Barbara Melhorn, Rock Springs; five children, Kirk Melhorn, Bellingham, Wash., Brice Hatcher, Gillette, Cindy Willford, Rock Springs, Lori Heitz, Rock Springs, and Kelly Mullican, Edmond, Okla.; five grandchildren, Lacey Dreben and Quentin Willford of Rock Springs, Ashley Mullican, Edmond and Jacqueline and Jeremy Hatcher, Gillette; four brothers, Lyle Melhorn, Charleston, Ore., Donald Melhorn, Gerold Melhorn and Francis Melhorn, all of Eugene, Ore.; one sister, Corlean Melhorn, Springfield, Ore.; a special friend, Ellen C. Swartout; numerous nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 12, 1995 FRANK EDWARD TOMSICH Military graveside services and inurnment for Frank Edward Tomsich were conducted at 9 a.m. Friday, Aug. 11, 1995 at the Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs. The American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 23 conducted the services. Tomsich, 76, of 746 Ridge Ave., Rock Springs, was found dead in his back yard Friday morning, July 28. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Tomsich died of a sudden illness. He was born July 14, 1919 in Rock Springs, the son of the late Joseph and Mary Vovk Tomsich. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1937. Tomsich was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and was a retired coal miner who worked for the Union Pacific Coal Company for many years. He was a member of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. Survivors include his two sisters, Catherine Musich of Rock Springs and Mary Fotes of Great Falls, Mont.; three nieces, Mrs. Robert (Marilyn) Pajkuric and Mrs. Art (Joanne) Prosser, both of Los Angeles, and Catherine Boulay of Waterberry, Conn.; one nephew, Pete Musich of Rock Springs; three great-nephews, Brandon, Brian and Bradley Musich, all of Rock Springs; a great-niece and great-nephew, Kyra and Christopher Boulay. In addition to his parents, Tomsich was preceded in death by four brothers, Joe, Tony, Johnny and Carl Tomsich and three sisters, Rosie Lew, Angela Arellano and Annie Tomsich. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 12, 1995 ORVILLE "PETE" TULLOCK SR. Funeral services for Orville "Pete" Tullock, Sr. were conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 5, 1995 a the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., in Rock Springs. Dave Culver of the Jehovah's Witnesses conducted the services. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Tullock, 76, of 608 Evers St., Green River, died at 9:06 p.m. Sunday, July 30, at his home. A longtime resident of Green River and former resident of Rock Springs, Tullock had been in ill health the past six months. He was born Feb. 12, 1919 in Crystal City, Mo., the son of the late Matthew and Nellie Tullock. He attended schools in Festus, Mo., and married the former Geraldine Sweets in Las Vegas, Nev., in 1949. She preceded him in death on May 7, 1992. Tullock was employed by the General Chemical Company as an underground engineer for the past 27 years. He was affiliated with the Jehovah's Witnesses. Survivors include three sons, Orville "Skip" Tullock Jr. of Rock Springs, Richard W. "Dick" Tullock of Pocatello, Idaho, and Vincent Ray Tullock of Middleton, Idaho; three daughters, Patricia Ann Caddy of Rock Springs, Penny Elaine Tullock of Green River and Sue Lynn Smith of Colorado Springs, Colo.; 14 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Tullock was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 12, 1995 LESTER ALLEN NICHOLS A Mass of Christian burial for Lester Allen Nichols was celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9, 1995 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 8 a the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St. in Rock Springs. Interment was in the St. Joseph's Cemetery in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Lloyd Birch, Mike Kaumo, Joe Kaumo, Jim Harris, Herman Albertini and Mike Prevedel. Nichols, 59, of 802 Center St., Rock Springs, died at 2:55 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 6 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient for one day. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Missouri, Nichols died following a lengthy illness. He was born Feb. 27, 1936 in St. Louis, the son of the late John Lee and Edith Burris Nichols. He attended schools in St. Louis and was a graduate of a high school there with the class of 1954. Nichols was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He married the former Loretta Tarter in Las Cruces, N.M., April 12, 1976. Nichols worked for more than 20 years as a welder and pipefitter for the Union Local No. 192. Nichols was a member of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, the National Rifle Association and the B.P.O. Elks Lodge. Nichols hobbies were hunting and fishing. Survivors include his wife, Loretta Tarter Nichols of Rock Springs; three sons, Edward Nichols of Imperial, Mo., Lester Nichols of Harculaneum, Mo., and Harold Campbell of Rock Springs; two daughters, Patty Campbell of Newburg, Ore., and Karen Rowe Arnold in Missouri; three brothers, Gerald Nichols of LaBady, Mo., and Harvey and Harold Nichols, both of Aurora, Colo.; three sisters, Linda Gustad of What Ridge, Colo., Wanda Temple of Greenville, Mo., and Jerry Dean Knickel of St. James, Mo.; several grandchildren and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Nichols was preeded in death by two sisters, Pearl and Sylvia. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 12, 1995 WILLIAM DEWEY MATTHEWS MESA, Ariz.--Services and interment for William Dewey Matthews were Friday, Aug. 4, 1995 in Mesa, Ariz. A former resident of Rock Springs, he had been in ill health for the past year. He was born April 20, 1897 in Pennsylvania. He was a World War I veteran who was a member of the American Legion, the Elks, the Masons and the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion in Rock Springs. He worked for the Railway Express Agency for 45 years. He was head of the Rock Springs office at the U.P. Depot at the time of his retirement in 1962. He moved to Arizona in 1978. He married the former Helen Young in 1937. He is survived by his wife, Helen and a son, Bill of Mesa; a daughter, Diane Burns of Englewood, Colo.; two grandchildren and nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 12, 1995 THOMAS MURPHY HYATT Thomas Murphy Hyatt, 54, of 429 Elias Ave. No 9, Rock Springs, died Wednesday, Aug. 2, 1995 at 4:25 p.m. at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient since July 24, 1995. He was born March 8, 1941 in Seattle, the son of Harold L. and Nadene Murphy Hyatt. He attended schools in Issaquah, Wash., and was a graduate of Issaquah High School with the class of 1959. Hyatt was a U.S. Air Force veteran who served in Korea and worked in construction. Survivors include his mother, Nadene Hyatt of Port Angeles, Wash.; his father, Harold Hyatt of Merrysville, Wash.; two sons, Tom and Tim Hyatt, both in California; one daughter, Chris Ann Hyatt in California; two sisters, Cauline Simmonds of Fall City, Wash., and Charlotte Gunderson of Issaquah and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother, Harry Hyatt. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 12, 1995 LOUIS R. HAMBLIN MILLBUNRE--Funeral services for Louis R. Hamblin were in the Mountain View LDS Ward chapel Wednesday, Aug. 9, 1995 at 11:30 a.m. Interment was in the Millburne Cemetery. Hamblin, 73, died Sunday, Aug. 6 at his home in Millburne. He was born Nov. 25, 1921 in Millburne, the son of Edwin Rollin and Cora (Roberts) Hamblin. He married Margaret Allen in Melbourne, Fla. on Dec. 24, 1943. The marriage was later solemnized April 10, 1951 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Hamblin was a Mountain View school teacher where he coached the high school wrestling team for 27 years. He served in World War II as a Navy fighter pilot with his two brothers. He was a member of the LDS Church where he served as bishop and a high school counselor. He also served with his wife in the Singapore Mission, and he later served as a temple worker in the Ogden Temple. He is survived by his wife, Margaret of Millburne; sons and their wives, Allen and Barbara Hamblin of Mountain View, Jack and Celinda Hamblin of Millburne, Scott and Laurie Hamblin of Peoria, Ariz., and Jim and Shannon Hamblin of Murtaugh, Idaho. He is also survived by his daughters and their husbands, Barbara and David Slagowski of Provo, Utah, Ann and Kirk Copelan of Rock Springs, Susan and Paul Johnston of Sandy, Utah, Ellen and Garth Walker of Mountain View, Julie and Jim Hickey of Lonetree and Lynn and Jim Weston of Mesa, Ariz.; 43 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; brother, Darwin C. Hamblin of Modesto, Calif.; sisters, Myrtle Stoddard of Mountain View and Vivian Hopkinson of Byron. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 19, 1995 JOHN L. MATTHEWS Funeral services for John L. Matthews were conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 12, 1995 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Matthews, 93, of 1016 Seventh St., Rock Springs, died at 9:20 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient since Aug. 2, 1995. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Matthews had been in ill health the past one year. He was born Nov. 27, 1901 in Rock Springs, the son of the late Richard and Cora McTee Matthews. He attended schools in Rock Springs and married the former Mary Ryder in Manila, Utah, Nov. 23, 1932. She preceded him in death on March 7, 1992. Matthews worked as a district foreman for the Wyoming Highway Department for 50 years until his retirement in 1969. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Joan and William Cederburg of Rock Springs; one son-in-law, Calvin Chilton of Rock Springs; one grandson and granddaughter-in-law, Willie and Glynis Cederburg of Rock Springs; two great-grandchildren, Amanda and Marc Cederburg, both of Rock Springs, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Matthews was preceded in death by one daughter, Shirley Chilton; three sisters, Marjory, Myrna and Dorothy, and five brothers, Kenneth, Bill, Joe, James and Richard Matthews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 19, 1995 DONALD WAYNE DANKERT Funeral services for Donald Wayne Dankert were conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 14, 1995 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St. in Rock Springs. The Rev. Ron Van Hee of the Grace Baptist Church conducted the services. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Dankert, 54, of 713 Ridge Ave., Rock Springs, died at 11:45 a.m. Friday, Aug. 11, at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient since Aug. 6, 1995. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Danker had been in ill health the past two years. He was born Dec. 31, 1940 in Moberly, Mo., the son of James W. and Lona B. Via Dankert. He attended schools in Reliance and Rock Springs and worked as a heavy equipment operator. He was a member of the American Legion and the Baptist Church. Survivors include his parents, Lona and James Dankert, Sr.; one daughter, Rosie Dankert of Riverside, Calif.; two brothers, Larry D. Dankert and James R. Dankert, both of Rock Springs and several aunts, uncles and cousins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 19, 1995 ERNEST EMIL NIGRA MONTICELLO, Ind.--Funeral services for Ernest Emil Nigra were conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15, 1995 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., in Rock Springs. Interment was in the St. Joseph's Cemetery in Rock Springs. Nigra, 68, of 531 South Maple St., Monticello, Ind., died at 8:15 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9 at the Home Hospital in Lafayette, Ind. A resident of Monticello for the past eight years and former longtime resident of Rock Springs, Nigra died following a brief illness. He was born July 31, 1927 in Kemmerer, the son of the late John Frank and Jennie Tardoni Nigra. He attended schools in Winton and Reliance and was a graduate of Reliance High School with the class of 1945. Nigra was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Nigra worked in the area as a coal miner and at the Winton tipple. He bartended for many years and he also worked for Anselmi Fine Cars, the Great Western Autoplex and American Linen. He was a member of the Roman Catholic Church, the VFW Post, AMVETS and the American Legion Post, all of Monticello. He was the past commander of the VFW Post and was the manager of the AMVETS Post, both of Monticello. Survivors include his companion, Betty Whistler of Monticello; his son, John Nigra of Tampa, Fla.; four daughters, Becky Ward of Jacksonville, Fla., Tyna Wright of Ashland, Ky., Nancy Bailey of Flatswood, Ky. and Melissa Facchina of La Plata, Md.; two sisters, Mrs. Joseph (Lorraine) "Dena" Bogataj and Mrs. Paul (Charlotte) Parker, both of Rock Springs; six special friends, Dave and Gina Marquess of Burnettsville, Ind., Cindy and Tim Payne of Fowler, Inc. and Dana and Jack Bowsher of Monticello; two uncles, Joe Tardoni of Rock Springs and Attilio Guerrie of Provo, Utah; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and six special grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and one aunt, Mary Guerri of Provo. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 19, 1995 TYREY THOMAS BROWN Funeral services for Tyrey Thomas Brown were conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, Aug. 14, 1995 at the Vase Funeral Chapel at 154 Elk St. in Rock Springs. The Rev. James Coplin of the Superior Baptist Church conducted the services. Interment was in the Superior Cemetery in Superior. Brown was born March 31, 1973 in Riverton the son of Thomas E. and Elizabeth Dickinson Brown. He attended schools in Superior and Rock Springs and was a graduate of the Alternative High School in 1992. A resident of Superior for the past 14 year and a former resident of Riverton, Brown was a member of the Baptist Church of Superior. Survivors include his mother Elizabeth Boyer of Superior; his father, Thomas E. Brown of Bismarck, N.D.; two brothers, David Sickinson of Billings, Mont., and Tim Brown of Seattle; two sisters, Patti Brogden of Riverton and Tammi Inman of Elko, Nev.; three stepsisters, Alice Boyer, Kris Boyer and Michel Boyer, all of Grand Rapids, Mich.; his paternal grandparents, Elsie and F.E. Brown of Lewiston, Mont.; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 19, 1995 SOPHIE LEMICH Funeral services for Sophie Lemich were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 15, 1995 at the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 405 N St., Rock Springs. The Very Rev. Lukas Kotzakis officiated. A prayer service was conducted at 7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 14 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St. in Rock Springs. Interment was in the St. Joseph's Cemetery in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were George Pryich, Emil L. Lemich, Brian Phillips, Joe Matozevich, Mike Matozevich, Bob Dowdy and Richard Compton. Honorary pallbearer, Stephen Compton, deceased. Mrs. Lemich, 73, of 1203 10th St., Rock Springs, died at 3:50 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient since July 18, 1995. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Lemich died following a lengthy illness. She was born April 27, 1922 in Poposia, the daughter of the late Ilija (Alex) and Boya (Bessie) Dozet Pryich. She attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1940. She married George Lemich in Rock Springs on June 17, 1952. Mrs. Lemich was the retired manager of the Montgomery Wards store in Rock Springs. She worked for the Union Pacific store and then later went to work for Sweetwater County where she worked for the county assessor's office and the county clerk's office until her retirement. She was a member of the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, the Rebekahs, the Order of the Eastern Star, the American Legion Auxiliary, the Serb National Federation and the V.F.W. Auxiliary. Survivors include her husband, George Lemich of Rock Springs; one son, George Emil Lemich of Cody; four brothers, George Pryich of Casper, Alex Pryich, Milan Pryich and Dr. W.V. Pryich, all of Rock Springs; five sisters, Mrs. Daisy McPheators of Union City, Calif., Mrs. Raleigh (Mary) Keranen of Grants Pass, Ore., Mrs. Mike (Helen) Matozevich, Mrs. Robert (Patsy) Dowdy andn Smilga Pryich, all of Rock Springs and numerous nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Lemich was preceded in death by one brother, Mike D. "Brink" Pryich who died Jan. 6, 1985; two nephews, Trevor Scott Phillips and Stephen Compton, and one niece, Kathy Dalton. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 19, 1995 ROBERT KEVIN CASSIDY A memorial services for Robert Kevin Cassidy was conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16, 1995 at the Emmanuel Baptist Church, 3309 Sweetwater Drive, Rock Springs. The Rev. David Bowers conducted the services. Cassidy, 34, of 233 Pinion St., was dead on arrival at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 9:38 p.m. Saturday night. Cassidy was born on Sept. 8, 1960 in Farmington, N.M., the son of Robert and Pat Mercer Cassidy. He attended schools in Farmington, New Mexico, the White Mountain Junior High School and the Rock Springs High School. He also attended electronic technician trade school. A resident of Rock Springs for the past 21 years and former resident of Farmington, N.M., Cassidy worked as a rough neck and deck hand in various oil fields. He had also worked as an electronic technician at U.S. Tech for four years. He married the former Treasha Gray in Salt Lake City on Feb. 14, 1991. Survivors include his mother, Pat Cassidy of Rock Springs, his wife, Treasha Cassidy of Lyman; one son, Robert Joshua Cassidy of Rock Springs and one daughter, Stephanni Lynn Cassidy. He was preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents; his stepfather, T.J. Flesher and his uncle, John Mercer. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 19, 1995 DAISY OSBORNE LARAMIE--Private services for Daisy Osborne were conducted at graveside in Laramie with the Rev. Ronald Sims officiating. Mrs. Osborne, formerly Daisy Keeney, died Monday, July 24 at her home in Laramie. She was 89. She was born in Lovewell, Kan., Feb 22, 1906, a daughter of Frank and Lulu Lovewell. She married the late Albert Keeney and they moved to Superior where he was superintendent of schools. Later they moved to Laramie where he was dean of men at the University of Wyoming. After his death, she worked as house mother for the Sigma Chi fraternity. Later she married Dr. Dale Osborne of Denver. Survivors include three grandchildren, Gail Keeney Mulligan, Tulsa, Okla., A. Lane Keeney, Rochester, N.Y., and Dawn Koltiska of Denver; several great-grandchildren; three stepsons, Gerald, Ken and Michael Osborne; two brothers, Grant Lovewell of Laramie and Wayne Lovewell of Ogden, Utah. Mrs. Osborne was preceded in death by both her husbands, a daughter, Gwyn, and a son, Allen L. Keeney; three sisters and a brother. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 19, 1995 AMERICO L. MASSA FORT BRIDGER--Funeral services for Americo Louis Massa were Friday, Aug. 18, 1995 at 10 a.m. at St. Helen's Catholic Church in Fort Bridger. Rosary was Thursday, Aug. 17 at 7 p.m. with a viewing from 6-7 p.m. at St. Helen's Catholic Church. Interment was in the Fort Bridger Cemetery. Massa, 72, died Tuesday, Aug. 15 in Fort Bridger. He was born Nov. 27, 1922 in Cumberland, the son of Peter and Elizabeth (Agualena) Massa. He married Mary Lou Bierbaum in Kansas City, Kan. Jan. 26, 1945. He was a member of the Catholic Church. He owned and operated a service station and bar in Fort Bridger. He is survived by his wife of Fort Bridger; son, Peter Massa of Fort Bridger; daughter, Lana Neff of Tucson, Ariz.; four grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; a brother, William Massa; sisters, Emma MacKay of Salt Lake City and Laura Sundberg of Evanston. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 19, 1995 VIOLET SUEMI ADAMS Violet Suemi Adams, 65, of 3723 Madison Drive, Apt. 8-B, Rock Springs, died at 9:03 a.m. Monday, Aug. 14, 1995 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient for one day. A resident of Rock Springs for the past seven years and former resident of California, Mrs. Adams had been in ill health the past several months. She was born in Hilo, Hawaii, Jan. 7, 1930, the daughter of Otoichi and Tamiyo Kimura. She worked as a clerk for the Young at Heart Senior Citizens Green Thumb. She was a member of the LDS Church. Survivors include her son, Ralph Niau of Green River; three daughters, Donna Wisniewski of Rock Springs, Colleen Fear of Ohio and Ilona Rought of Washington; three brothers; three sisters; 17 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents; one daughter, Cy Niau, and her former husband, Abraham Niau. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 26, 1995 RONALD HAMILTON Funeral services for Ronald Hamilton were conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 21, 1995 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. The Rev. Bill Bruce and the Rev. Laurie Bruce officiated. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Hamilton Smith, Frank Parr, Everett Johnson, Joseph Drnas, Michael Boyson and Paul Eastman. Mr. Hamilton, 68, of 1122 10th St., Rock Springs, died at 6:05 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 16, 1995 at St. Mark’s Hospital in Salt Lake City where he had been a patient since Aug. 3. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Hamilton had been in ill health the past several weeks. He was born Feb. 9, 1927 in Rock Springs, the son of the late Jack and Isabel Forsythe Hamilton. He attended school sin Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1945. He attended the University of Wyoming and entered the United States Navy in December of 1944. He served on a destroyer and later the battleship Maryland. He married the former Mary Ann Memovich in Rock Springs on Feb. 4, 1951 and she preceded him in death on March 3, 1992. Hamilton worked for Safeway in Rock Springs for 37 years where he was the meat market manager until his retirement in 1984. He later went to work for Sweetwater County where he was the maintenance supervisor until his retirement in January of 1994. Hamilton was a member of the Rock Springs Lodge A.F. and A.M. Survivors include his stepfather, Joe Bozovich of Rock Springs; two daughters, Mrs. James (Paula Jo) Starkey of Rock Springs and Mary Ann Hamilton of Jensen Beach, Fla.; one brother, Joseph Bozovich of Denver; four grandchildren, Jamie, Lesley, Karen and Mary Ann Starkey of Rock Springs and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 26, 1995 EMMA KATHRYN AGER Funeral services for Emma Kathryn Ager were conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 19, 1995 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St. in Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens in Rock Springs. Mrs. Ager, 83, of 36 Broadway, Rock Springs, died at 3:26 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 17, 1995 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient since Aug. 10. A resident of Rock Springs since 1947, Mrs. Ager died following a brief illness. She was born Nov. 19, 1911 in Higbee, Mo., the daughter of the late Richard A. and Martha Lewis Compton. She attended schools in Higbee and Richmond, Mo., and married Perl Ager in Rock Springs Dec. 13, 1968. He preceded her in death on June 23, 1982. Mrs. Ager worked for more than 40 years as a seamstress for several local laundries and dry cleaners. She was a member of the Baptist Church and a Golden Eagle member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles Auxiliary No. 151. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Irene Wilkinson Jr. of Rock Springs; one daughter and son-in-law, Joan and Leo Roller of Livingston, Mont.; two brothers, Don Compton of Rathdrum, Idaho and Roy Compton of Middleboro, Mss.; two sisters, May Waller of Richmond and Gladys Hayes of Grainvalley, Mo.; two stepdaughters, Virginia Vanderpool of Green River and Nancy Hardman of Rock Springs; 17 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Ager was preceded in death by her first husband, Charles Wilkinson Sr.; two brothers, Ray Compton and Vilas Compton and one granddaughter, Joanie Lynn Wilkinson. Pallbearers were Eddie Stuber, Mike Wilkinson, Jim Wilkinson, Jason Wilkinson, Kathy Rosendahl and Jolita Stuber. Honorary pallbearers were Darwin Collins, Don Patrick, Jeff Kuhns and Larry Hayes. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 26, 1995 HERBERT R. CORDOVA A mass of Christian burial for Herbert R. Cordova was celebrated at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23, 1995 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. The Rev. Michael Hellman officiated. A wake service with rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 22 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Green River. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearers were Alex Mondragon, Gerald Mondragon, Bernie Arguello, Aurelio Medina, Johnny Mulinix and Gibby Lucero. Honorary pallbearers were Joe Mondragon, Bobby Oaks, Lenny Mondragon, Jerry Mondragon and Lamont Clark. Cordova, 56, of 565 Jensen St., Green River, died Sunday, Aug. 20, 1995 at 2:35 p.m. at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A longtime resident of Green River, Cordova died following a brief illness. He was born Jan. 8, 139 in Chamisal, N.M., the son of the late Frank and Cora Domingues Cordova. He attended schools in Green River and was a graduate of the Green River High School with the class of 1956. Cordova was a U.S. Army Reserve veteran. He married the former Lucy L. Mondragon in Green River April 2, 1962. Cordova worked as a cook at Little America for 11 years and later as a chef for the Union Pacific Railroad for 18 years. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Lucy Cordova of Green River; three sons, Richard D. Cordova of Rock Springs, Ronald F. Cordova and wife, Michelle and Raymond R. Cordova, all of Green River; two daughters and sons-in-law, Rachel and Andrew Watson and Rhonda and Danny Mares, all of Green River; one brother, Frank “Wheatie” Cordova of Green River; seven sisters, Sophie Arguello, Ernestine Reyes, Rose Rudy, Frances Oaks, Bertha Cordova, all of Green River, Rosa Casados of Long Beach, Calif., and Martha Miller of Rock Springs; three grandchildren, David Cordova, Leticia Upwall Cordova and Briana Mares, all of Green River; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Cora Cordova. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 26, 1995 FRANCIS (FRANK) LEMAR DEVOY Memorial services for Francis (Frank) LeMar DeVoy were conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, 1995 at the St. John’s Episcopal Church in Green River. DeVoy, 69, of 98 Uinta Drive, Green River, died at 10:20 a.m. Monday, Aug. 21, 1995 at his home. A resident of Green River for the past 23 years and former resident of Evanston, DeVoy had been in ill health the past six and one-half months. He was born March 9, 1926 in Alton, Ill., the eldest of 12 children born to Daniel and Lucille Berghoff DeVoy. He attended schools in Illinois and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II who served in the South Pacific. He married the former Darlene Nibarger in Elko, Nev., Feb. 6, 1949. DeVoy worked for the Union Pacific Railroad in Evanston for 33 years before retiring in 1983. In recent years he was self-employed as a logger. His hobbies included camping, hunting and fishing. He followed the Utah Jazz. He is survived by his wife, Darlene; one son, Patrick DeVoy of Green River; four daughters, Barbara Eastman of Salt Lake City, Utah, Beverly DeVoy of Ogden, Utah, Betty Lynn of Boise, Idaho, and Debbie Peterson of Green River; four brothers, John DeVoy of Haubstadt, Ind., Jerry DeVoy of Crestview, Fla., twin brothers, Tony DeVoy of Evansville, Ind. and Tommy DeVoy of Tulsa, Okla.; four sisters, Millicent Paolella of San Marcos, Calif., Rita Hitchin of Del Mar, Calif., Alice Young of San Diego, and Mary Kelly of Castle Hayne, N.C.; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, DeVoy was preceded in death by two brothers, one sister and five grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 26, 1995 KATHERINE YAKOVICH A mass of Christina burial for Katherine Yakovich was celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23, 1995 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 22, 1995 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Mrs. Yakovich, 90, of 1325 Sage Street, Rock Springs, died at 6:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 20, 1994 at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs where she had been a resident since 1987. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Yakovich died following a lengthy illness. She was born Nov. 25, 1904 in Lublana, Austria, the daughter of the late Jerry and Barbara Peternell Notar Sr. She attended schools in Rock Springs and married Rudolph Yakovich Sr. in Linwood, Utah on Aug. 23, 1933. He preceded her in death June 6, 1974. Mrs. Yakovich and her husband owned and operated the Progressive Shoe Shop in Rock Springs. She also worked for her brother, Lou Notar at the Lou Ben Bakery in Rock Springs. She was a member of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. Survivors include one son, Rudy Yakovich of Rock Springs; one brother, Max Notar of Rock Springs; one sister-in-law, Mary Notar of Hudson; three grandchildren, David Yakovich and Larry Jereb, both of Rock Springs and Nancy McCarthy of Broomfield, Colo.; seven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Yakovich was preceded in death by three brothers, Jerry, Louis and Joseph Notar and two sisters, Helen and Paula Starman. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 26, 1995 CAMIE C. TALBOOM Funeral services for Camie C. Talboom were conducted Saturday, Aug. 19, 1995 at the First United Methodist Church in Sioux Falls, S.D. Interment was in the Woodlawn Cemetery in Sioux Falls. The local teacher was killed in an automobile accident Sunday, Aug. 13. Mrs. Talboom, 44, of 305 Van Buren St. No. 1, died shortly after being admitted to the Evanston Regional Hospital in Evanston. Mrs. Talboom was born on Sept. 12, 1950 in Sioux Falls, the daughter of Eugene and Rosemary Wilson Sigler. She attended schools in Sioux Falls and was a graduate of Washington High School with the class of 1968. Mrs. Talboom received a bachelor of science degree in home economics from the University of North Dakota. She married Sam Talboom in Sioux Falls on Dec. 27, 1974. Mrs. Talboom began teaching school in Rock Springs in 1973 at Rock Springs Junior High School and later at White Mountain Junior High School where she was presently teaching. She was a member of the First Congregational Church, the Beta Sigma Phi, the Kappa Kappa Iota Educational Society and the Tri-Delta Sorority of the University of North Dakota. Survivors include her husband, Sam Talboom of Rock Springs; her mother, Rosemary Sigler of Sioux Falls; two sons, Nathan and Ross Talboom, both of Rock Springs; two brothers, Kim Eugene Sigler of Sioux Falls and Chad Sigler of Barstow, Calif., and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father who died in January of 1994. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Aug 26, 1995 VIOLET SUEMI ADAMS A memorial service for Violet Suemi Adams was conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 24, 1995 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Mrs. Adams, 65, of 3723 Madison Drive, Apt. 8-B, Rock. Springs, died at 9:03 a.m. Monday, Aug. 14, 1995 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient for one day. A resident of Rock Springs for the past seven years and former resident of California, Mrs. Adams had been in ill health the past several months. She was born in Hilo, Hawaii, on Jan. 7, 1930 the daughter of Otoichi and Tamiyo Kimura. She Worked as a clerk for the Young at Heart Senior Citizens Green Thumb. [sic] She was a member of the LDS Church. Survivors include her son, Ralph Niau of Green River; three daughters, Donna Wisniewski of Rock Springs, Colleen Fear of Ohio and Ilona Rought of Washington; three brothers; three sisters; 17 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, one daughter, Cy Niau, and her former husband, Abraham Niau. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 2, 1995 KATHERINE ALICE MAROCKI BROWN Funeral services for Katherine Alice Marocki Brown, were conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30, 1995 at the LDS Stake Center in Kemmerer. President Joe Thornock conducted the services. Graveside funeral services and interment were conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30, at the Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs. Mrs. Brown, 90, of 1445 Uinta Drive, Green River, died shortly after being admitted to Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 10:05 a.m. Friday, Aug. 25. A resident of Green River for the past two years and former resident of Rock Springs and Kemmerer, Mrs. Brown had been in ill health the past two years. She was born Nov. 22, 1904 in Diamondville, the daughter of the late Lauchlan B. and Marie McPhie Young. She attended schools in Kemmerer and married Frank Marocki in Paris, Idaho, Oct. 23, 1925. He preceded her in death July 12, 1953. She later married Alfred Brown in Green River in 1961 and he preceded her in death in 1993. Mrs. Brown worked as an LPN and a licensed X-ray and lab technician at the Kemmerer Hospital and at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. She was a member of the LDS Church. Survivors include two sons, M.F. (Red) Marocki of Pinedale and James Marocki of Tampa, Fla.; four daughters, Donetta Paravicini of Green River, Gilda Canestrini of Murray, Utah, Jean Douglas and Judy Borino, both of Diamondville; two sisters, Edna Young of San Francisco and Marion Griff of Kemmerer; 14 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Brown was preceded in death by four brothers. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 2, 1995 SHERRIE RENEE PORTER Funeral services for Sherrie Renee Porter were conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, 1994 at the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion, Second and B streets, Rock Springs. The Rev. Ed Gustafson officiated. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs. Mrs. Porter, 27, of 310 Tyler St., Rock Springs, died at about 11:35 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 22, 1995 from injuries she sustained in a one-car accident. The accident occurred at mile marker 29 on Wyoming State Highway 191, 29 miles north of Rock Springs. She died of multiple internal injuries. She was born Dec. 27, 1967 in Rock Springs, the daughter of Tom and Judy Edwards Harper. She attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1986. She married Larry Porter in Rock Springs Feb. 14, 1988. Survivors include her husband, Larry Porter of Rock Springs; her son, Larry J. Porter Jr. of Rock Springs; her parents, Tom and Judy Harper of Rock Springs; one brother, Michael Harper of Rock Springs; two sisters, Debbie Hensley and Mrs. Randy (Christy) Jacobs, both of Rock Springs; her paternal grandmother, Bertha Peters of Rock Springs and her maternal grandmother, Marie Edwards of Pinedale; several aunts, uncles and cousins; several nieces and one nephew. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Thomas Harper who died Jan. 16, 1965, her maternal grandfather, Gordon Edwards who died Aug. 18, 1992, and her paternal step-grandfather, William E. “Pete” Peters who died Jan. 24, 1991. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 2, 1995 LOUIS J. LARSON A mass of Christian burial for Louis J. Larsson was celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 30, 1995 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A vigil service with rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 29, 1995 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Graveside funeral services and interment were Saturday in the Weippe City Cemetery in Weippe. Larson, 62, of 109 Sherman St., Rock Springs, died at 5:20 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26, 1995 at his home. A resident of Rock Springs since 1977 and former resident of Idaho, Larson died following a lengthy illness. He was born Oct. 22, 1932 in Milton-Freewater, Ore., the son of Anthan C. and Ruby Moon Larson. He attended schools in Weippe and Pierce, Idaho, and was a graduate of Pierce High School with the class of 1949. He attended college in Washington and Idaho. He married the former Yvonne A. Stricklin in Orofino, Idaho, July 21, 1971. Larson was a retired truck driver who worked for Admiral Trucking and John Bunning Transfer Company until his retirement in 1985. He was a member of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Yvonne Larson of Rock Springs; his mother, Ruby Larson of Weippe; four sons, Bryon P. Larson of Farson, Greg R. Stricklin of Rock Springs, M. John Larson and wife Vicky and Tom Larson, both of Orofino; two daughters, Teresea K. (Teri) Larson-Stricklin of Rock Springs and Mrs. Richard (Pamela) L. Lann of Willougby, Ohio; one brother, Carl Anthan Larson of Weippe; four grandchildren; two nephews, Richard Larson and Doug Larson, both of Clarkston, Idaho, and two great-nephews. He was preceded in death by his father. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 9, 1995 MODESTO A. “MUD” GRASSO A mass of Christian burial for Modesto A. “Mud” Grasso was celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 7, 1995 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 6, 1995at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Grasso, 83, of 413 Morgan Ave., Rock Springs, died at 2:55 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 2, 1994 at his home. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Grasso had been in ill health since November of 1994. He was born April 28, 1912 in Los Angeles, the son of the late Giuseppe Vincenzo and Maria Benedetta Sereno Grasso. He attended schools in Los Angeles and was a graduate of Lincoln High School with the class of 1930. He married the former Emma Avondet in Los Angeles June 23, 1935. Grasso was the retired owner and operator of the Bertolina Wholesale Company in Rock Springs. He was a founding member of the State Beer Wholesalers Associaton. He was a member of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, the BPO Elks Lodge, Rock Springs Chamber of Commerce, the Fraternal Order of Eagles and former member of the Rock Springs Lions Club. Survivors include his wife, Emma Grasso of Rock Springs; one sons and daughter-in-law, Paul and Suzanne Grasso of Rock Springs; two daughters and sons-in-alw, Rina and Leroy Royer of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada and Alinda and Roger Bennett of Vancouver, Wash.; one brother, Gildo Grasso of San Jacinto, Calif.; one sister, Benedetta Bria of South Pasadena, Calif.; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 9, 1995 JANE L. WATSON Memorial services for Jane L. Watson were conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 7 at the Wilkes Boulevard United Methodist Church in Columbia, Mo. Mrs. Watson, 74, of 1445 Uinta Drive, Green River, died at 3:15 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 30, 1995 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River where she had been a resident since June of 1993. A resident of Green River for the past three years and former resident of Columbia, Mrs. Watson had been in ill health the past several months. She was born Jan. 31, 1921 in Columbia, the daughter of the late Irvin Banks and Adelia Nichols Jones. She attended schools in Columbia and was a graduate of the Hickman High School with the class of 1938. Mrs. Watson received an AA degree in May of 1940 from the Stephens College in Columbia. She later received a BS degree in nursing in May of 1943 and her nursing license in October of 1943. Mrs. Watson served as a nurse in the U.S. Army during World War II. She received her basic training at Camp Carson, Colo., and her neuro-psychiatric training at the Fitzsimmons Hospital in Denver. She served at the Bushnell Hospital in Bingham City, Utah, and Pratt Hospital in Coral Cable, Calif. She retired in April of 1984 from the Ellis Fischel Cancer Research Center. She was a member of the Wilkes Boulevard United Methodist Church and the Alpha Gamma Delta Sorority, Epsilon Chapter. Survivors include three sons, Carl Watson and wife Patricia of Green River, James I. Watson and wife Geri of Augusta, Kan., and David C. Watson of St. Thomas, Virgin Islands; one brother, Irvin B. Jones and wife, Dora, of Columbia; five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Watson was preceded in death by one son, John Henry Watson, who died July 21, 1909 and one brother, Jack Jones. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 9, 1995 NORA VIRGINIA MARTIN Funeral services for Nora Virginia Martin were conducted in Clarksburg, W.Va. with interment in the Elk View Masonic Cemetery. Mrs. Martin, 89, of 120 Cottonwood St., Rock Springs, died at 9:20 a.m. Friday, Sept. 1, 1995 at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs. A resident of Rock Springs for the past five years and former longtime resident of Clarksburg, Mrs. Martin died after a lengthy illness. She was born Jan. 2, 1906 in Gypsy, W.Va., the daughter of the late Charles and Lulu Gillispi Utt. She attended schools in West Virginia and married Sanford Newbrough in West Virginia and he preceded her in death. She later married Robert C. Martin in West Virginia in 1929 and he preceded her in death on Feb. 14, 1949. Mrs. Martin was a retired nurses’ aide who worked at the St. Mary's Hospital in Clarksburg, She was a member of the Broad Oaks Methodist Church. Survivors include two sons, Wallace Newbrough of Bridgeport, W.Va., and Robert C. Martin of Lady Lake, Fla.; one daughter, Dorothy M. Wilson of Rock Springs; several grandchildren including James T. Wilson and Robert M. Wilson, both of Rock Springs, and David K. Wilson of Laramie; several great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husbands, Mrs. Martin was preceded in death by one son, Howard Newbrough, and one grandson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 9, 1995 THOMAS A. BEACH Following cremation a memorial service for Thomas A. Beach was conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7, 1995 at the Life Christian Center, 21 North Center St. Green River. The Rev. David Bowers conducted the services. Additional memorial services will be conducted in Silver City, N.M., at a later date. Beach, 76, of 1001 Davy Crockett Drive, Green River, died early Sunday morning, Sept. 3, 1995 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Salt Lake City. A resident of Green River for the past two years and former resident of Hurley, N.M., Beach died following a lengthy illness. He was born May 12, 1919 in Miami, Ariz., the son of the late Roland and Jenny McKinney Beach. He attended schools in Arizona and New Mexico and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He married the former Ann M. Cloudt in Lordsburg, N.M. June 15, 1946. Beach was a retired crane operator having worked for the Phelps-Dodge Company until his retirement in 1974. Survivors include his wife, Ann Beach of Green River; one son, Taylor Beach of Green River; one daughter and son-in-law, Vivian and Tom Hensley of Green River; two brothers, Marvin Beach and wife, Ruth, of Hurly, and Richard Beach of Houston; four sisters, Evelyn Deaton of Albuquerque, N.M., Edna Ewan and husband, Tom, of Farmington, N.M., Joan Johnson and husband, Earnest, of Sun City, Ariz., and Barbara Wohlenhaus and her husband Bill of Dana Point, Calif.; grandchildren, Andy Beach and Heather Weetlaufer, both of Casper, Shane Hensley of Green River, Dwayne and Penny Hensley of Laramie, Nicole Beach and Samantha Beach of Silver City, David and Vickie Bowers of Green River, Arcelia and Arcenio Gonzales of Ajo, Ariz.; two great-grandchildren, Emi Hensley of Laramie and SheaLa Bowers of Green River; and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 9, 1995 DON W. ARMSTRONG SHERIDAN - Funeral services for Don W. Armstrong were conducted in Sheridan at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 8 at Champion Funeral Home in Sheridan with the Rev. Raymond Clark officiating. Interment followed in the Elm Cemetery. Armstrong, 86, of Sheridan, died at Memorial Hospital in Sheridan Monday, Sept. 4, 1995. He was born Sept. 7, 1908 at Leadville, Colo., the son of Don Wellington and Annie Crocombe Armstrong, He married Charlotte E. Nachtrieb July 5, 1930 in Buena Vista, Colo. He was employed as a master mechanic for Peter Kiewit & Sons for 36 years before retirement. He worked in Montana, North and South Dakota and Idaho before moving to Sheridan 20 years ago. Armstrong's hobbies were fishing and woodworking. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Scottish Rites and Kalif Shrine. He was preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte, and two daughters, Nancy Lee and Monica Lynn. Armstrong is survived by two daughters, Patricia Guindon of Green River and Sharon Richards of Rock Springs; three sons, Don W. Armstrong of Astoria, Ore., David Armstrong of El Paso, Texas, and Richard Armstrong of Prescott, Ariz.; 16 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 9, 1995 EUGENE L. FLOODY PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Funeral services for Eugene L. Floody were conducted Tuesday at 9 a.m. from the Corbett-Quirk-Pontarelli Home, Providence, R.I., with a mass of Christian burial at St. Matthew Church. Burial with military honors was in Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery in Exeter, R.I. Floody, 63, of Lexington Ave., a salesman for WKRI Radio in West Warwick, R.I., for eight years before retiring in 1993, died Friday, Sept. 1, 1995, at Kent County Memorial Hospital. He was the husband of Frances (Deslaurlers) Floody. Born in Providence, a son of the late Walter J. and Loretta M. (Keefe) Floody, he moved to Cranston, R.I. a year ago from West Warwick. Floody was also an automobile investigator for the State of Rhode Island Department of Business Regulations for 10 years. He was an Army veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars. Besides his wife, he leaves a son, Michael E. Floody of Warwick, three daughters, Jean F. Lee of Rock Springs, Theresa M. Coutu of Smithfield, R.I., and Patricia M. Collier of Largo, Fla.; a brother, Thomas H. Floody of Pawtucket, R.I.; six sisters, Catherine Floody and Loretta Sullivan, both of North Providence, R.I., Mary A. DeVries of Key West, Fla., Joan A. Leonard of Providence, Barbara A. McElroy of Bossier City, La., and Janet M. Deignan of North Kingstown, R.I.; and nine grandchildren. He was the brother of the late John W. Floody. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 16, 1995 ANNA POPERNAK WARREN PRICE, Utah—Funeral Mass for Anna Popernak Warren was conducted Monday, Sept. 11 at 10 a.m. at Notre Dame De Lourdes Church in Price. A committal service was Tuesday, Sept. 12 at 3 p.m. at the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Mrs. Warren, 88, died Thursday, Sept. 7, 1995 in Price, Utah. She was born May 17, 1907 in Rock Springs, a daughter of Andrew and Helen Lipovski Popernak. She married James Raymond Warren on April 28, 1930 in Rock Springs. He died June 8, 1966. She was a member of the Catholic Church and a longtime resident of Carbon county, Utah. Survivors include three nieces and five nephews, Pat Heinzle, North Platte, Neb., Francine Simpson of Wilton, Ariz., Patrick Hruska, Rock Springs, Dennis Hruska in Alaska, Michael Hruska of Rock Springs, Terry Hruska of Denver and Ilona Hruska Swanson of Salt Lake City. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, Bertha Popernak Motto and Mary K. Toucher, and one brother, Michael Hruska. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 16, 1995 JOSEPH SAMIEC Funeral services for Joseph Samiec were conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12, 1995 at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Ninth and Pearl streets, Rock Springs. The Rev. James L. Hennig officiated. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Bob Overy, Art Fermelia, Art Pivik, Bogdan Wrotkowski, Carl Samietz and John Samietz. Honorary pallbearers were Mike Legerski and Jan Samiec. Samiec, 75, of 1426 Carbon St., Rock Springs, died at about 1:15 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7, 1995 at the Flaming Gorge Reservoir at Breeze Hill, approximately 45.3 miles south of Rock Springs. According to Sweetwater County Deputy Coroner Travis R. Sanders, Samiec was fishing when he was attempting to retrieve a tangled lure and collapse. An autopsy was performed Saturday, Sept. 9, and the result was that Samiec died of asphyxia due to drowning. He was born Jan. 3, 1920 in Wisla, Poland, the son of the late Jerzy and Zuzanna Sczlure Samiec. He attended school sin Wisla, and was a Polis and U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He married the former Irene Sznapka in Rock Springs on Oct. 3, 1960. Samiec retired in 1985 after working for 26 years as a miner for the FMC Corporation. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Superior, Samiec was a member of the Trinity Lutheran Church. Survivors include his wife, Irene Samiec of Rock Springs; one son, Zygmunt Samiec of Rock Springs; one daughter, Halina Meis of Green River; one brother, Jan Samiec; three sisters, Emma, Anna and Nelka, all of Poland; two grandchildren, Niki Meis of Green River and Stefany Samiec of Rock Springs and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Samiec was preceded in death by four brothers and four sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 16, 1995 BETTY L. GREEN Funeral services for Betty L. Green were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11, 1995 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. The Rev. Steven Todd of the First Baptist Church conducted the services. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Mrs. Green, 67, of 1464 ½ Main St., Reliance, died at 1:01 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7, 1995 at the LDS Medical Center in Salt Lake City, where she had been a patient for the past eight days. A resident of Reliance for the past five years and former longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Green had been in ill health since Aug. 27. She was born Oct. 3, 1927 in Purcell, Okla., the daughter of the late John R. and Nannie E. Hurst Croslin. She attended schools in Oklahoma and California. She married Uless Bolin and they were later divorced. She married Jack D. Trigg in 1954 and they were later divorced. He preceded her in death on Nov. 8, 1992 and she later married Clyde Green. Mrs. Green was a retired certified nurse’s aid who worked at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Clay (Debbie Ann) Hincks and Mrs. Marvin (Carla) Hutchinson, both of Rock Springs and Linda Bolin of Oklahoma City; three brothers, Joe Croslin of Sonora, Calif., and Cliff and Orville Croslin, both of Oklahoma; three sisters, Virg Farrow of Coalinga, Calif., Rita Croil of Oklahoma City and Dorothy Shobert of Oklahoma; six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husbands, Mrs. Green was preceded in death by three brothers, Johnny Croslin, Cecil Croslin and Charlie Croslin, and one sister, Mary. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 16, 1995 GERTRUDE MARGARET GILDAY Funeral services for Gertrude Margaret Gilday were conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 11, 1995 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Gilday, 87, of 1445 Uinta Drive, Green River, died Tuesday afternoon at the University of Utah Medical Center in Salt Lake City. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Gilday had been in ill health the past several months. She was born Jan. 16, 1908 in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Gus and Margaret Williams Sturm. She attended schools in Rock Springs and married James R. Gilday in Rock Springs in 1936. He preceded her in death on April 19, 1973. Mrs. Gilday and her husband were the retired owners and operators of the Hillside Court in Rock Springs. Mrs. Gilday’s hobby was fishing and she was a member of the Episcopal Church. Survivors include one nephew, Edward Sturm of Lander, and one cousin, Marian Harvillo of Salt Lake City. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Gilday was preceded in death by one son, Donald Cooper and one brother, Ed Sturm. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 16, 1995 JOHN HOWARD IVERSON MANILA, Utah—John Howard Iverson, 82, of 1st East 2nd North, manila, Utah, died at 5:25 p.m. Friday, Sept. 1, 1995 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient for one week. A resident of Manila the past 20 years and former resident of the Green River area, Rock Springs and Yuma, Ariz., Iverson died following a sudden illness. He was born April 1, 1913 in Fillmore, Utah, the son of the late Charles and Nellie Kelly Iverson. He attended schools in Fillmore and married the former Ora Elizabeth Schofield in Manila Feb. 25, 1934. Iverson retired from the Mountain Fuel Supply Company in 1974 as a heavy equipment supervisor. He was a member of the LDS Church. Survivors include his wife, Ora Iverson of Manila; one son and daughter-in-law, Kelly and Marie Iverson of Manila; one daughter and son-in-law, Arlene and Glenn Hill of Green River; two brothers, Alma and Don Iverson of Fillmore; three sisters, Echo Blake of Evanston, Mary Sweeting of Fillmore, and Helen Iverson of Salt Lake City; two grandsons, William Hill of Denver, and John Iverson of Vernal, Utah; two granddaughters, Suzanne Lee of Macomb, Okla., and Lisa Capozza of Rock Springs; one great-grandson, Jonathan Lee of Macomb, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Iverson was preceded in death by two brothers, Don and Bill Iverson. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 16, 1995 WILLIAM RUSSELL DICE Private family memorial services were conducted for William Russell Dice. Dice, 65, of 275 Bramwell St., Green River, died at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5, 1995 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient for the past two days. A resident of Green River since 1967 and former resident of Casper, Dice had been in ill health the past three months. He was born Nov. 6, 1929 in Neosho Falls, Kan., the son of the late Carl and Minnie Meyiers Dice. He attended schools in Colorado and was a graduate of high school with the class of 1945. Dice was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and married the former JoAnn DeVault in Casper. Dice was a retired pipefitter who worked for the pipefitters union for 50 years. Survivors include his wife, JoAnn Dice of Green River and two daughters, Carla Dice and Mrs. Paul (June) Lewis, both of Green River. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 16, 1995 MARJORIE PEARL RANTA Marjorie Pearl Ranta, 77, of 736 5th Avenue West No. 26, Rock Springs, died at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 10, 1995 at her home. A resident of Rock Springs since 1965 and former resident of Newton, Iowa, Mrs. Ranta had been in ill health since August of 1994. She was born Dec. 26, 1917 in Tipperary, Iowa, the daughter of the late Henry and Bertha Sanders Martinache. She attended schools in Williamson, Iowa, and married Hubert Walker and he preceded her in death. She later married William Ranta in Lander on Feb. 13, 1967 and he preceded her in death on Dec. 17, 1992. Mrs. Ranta was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 151 Auxiliary. Survivors include three sons, Michael Lee Walker and Robert Jay Walker, both of Rock Springs, and Larry Martin Walker of Newton, Iowa; one stepson, Lyle Ranta of Rock Springs; one daughter, Margaret DuChene of Ames, Iowa; one stepdaughter, Sharon Boschetto of Rock Springs; one brother, Earl Martinache of Knoxville, Iowa; several grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, niece and nephews. In addition to her husbands and parents, Mrs. Ranta was preceded in death by two sisters, Tudi and Irene Nichols; two brothers, Gerard and Clem Martinache, and one stepson, Duane Ranta. She was cremated an there was no memorial service. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 16, 1995 MERCEDES B. FLORES Funeral services for Mercedes B. Flores were conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 15, 1995 at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel in Green River. John Lucas, elder of the Green River Congregation of the Jehovah's Witnesses, conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Mrs. Flores, 46, of 2040 Wyoming Drive, Green River, died at 9 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11, 1995 at her home. A resident of Green River for the past two years and former longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Flores had been in ill health the past four months. She was born Jan. 24, 1949 in Santa Rosalia de Cuevas, Chihuahua, Mexico, the daughter of the late Juan Balderrama and Ofelia Perez Portillo. She attended schools in Santa Rosalia de Cuevas. She married Oscar L. Flores in Chihuahua, Mexico on Dec. 10, 1972. Mrs. Flores was a member of the Green River Congregation of Jehovah's Witnesses. Survivors include her husband, Oscar L. Flores of Green River; one son and daughter-in-law, Oscar and Jessica Flores of Phoenix, Ariz.; two sons, Ricardo Flores and Humberto Flores, both of Green River; three brothers, Rafael Balderrama, Juan Balderrama and Jesus Balderrama, all of Santa Rosalia de Cuevas; two sisters, Mrs. Ignacio (Martha) Olivas and Teresa Balderrama, both of Denver; and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 16, 1995 JOSEPH ADAM CRISTANDO LANDER--Funeral services for Joseph Adam Cristando were Friday, Sept. 15 at 10 a.m. at the Chapel of Mount Hope, Hudson's Funeral Home. The Rev. John Savio officiated. Military graveside services were by the Frank Homec Post 4799, Veterans of Foreign Wars, with burial in the Hudson Community Cemetery. Cristando, 75, died Tuesday, Sept. 12, 1995 at the family home in Lander. He was born May 1, 1920 in Hudson, a son of Joseph Thomas and Veronica (Rogers) Cristando. He married Avalonne Lee McCoy on Feb. 13, 1960 in Lander. Cristando attended school in Hudson. He worked in the coal mines from age 13. He worked coal mines in Hudson, Gebo, north of Thermopolis, and Reliance, as was for a time a partner in a Hudson coal mine. Cristando served with the U.S. Navy during World War II and his brother, John, was killed at Pearl Harbor. He was a part of the Civilian Conservation Corps, was a surveyor for the Boysen Reservoir Project, worked as a carpenter for the Wyoming State Training School and was a mechanic for the U.S. Steel Corporation's Atlantic City ore mine for 15 years. His hobby was woodworking. Survivors include his wife, Avalonne, of Lander; daughter, LaNora Hitschew of Atlantic City; sons, Joe Paul Cristando of Lander, John Cristando of Hudson, and Kevin Cristando of Jackson; a sister, Rosalia Bozner of Rock Springs; sixteen grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and two infant daughters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 16, 1995 KEITH D. SCHWERDFEGER EATON, Ohio--Funeral services for Keith D. Schwerdfeger were Monday, Sept. 4, 1995 at 1 p.m. in Eaton, Ohio, with the Rev. Craig H. Smith officiating. Interment was in Fairhaven Cemetery. Schwerdfeger, 67, of 333 E. Lexington Rd., Eaton, died Thursday, Aug. 31, 1995 at his residence in Eaton. Born on April 8, 1928 in Paradise, Kan., he was the son of George and Blanche (Stout) Schwerdfeger. He retired in 1968 after serving 20 years in the United States Navy. In 1979 he broke his neck while working for a construction company in Hutchinson, Kan. He lived in Hutchinson until moving to Ohio in November of 1994. He was preceded in death by one brother, Roy Schwerdfeger in France in 1944, and his parents. Survivors include his wife of 14 years, Virginia (Crawford) Schwerdfeger; stepdaughters, Karen Charles of Camden, Ohio and Nancy Witt of Eaton; one brother, Phillip Schwerdfeger of Rock Springs; sisters, Dorothy Tanton and Georgia Dumler, both of Fort Collins, Colo.; Mary-Anne Sterling of Golden, Colo., Ruth Glass of Livermore, Calif., and Lillian McMartin of Rock Springs; and five grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 23, 1995 CATHERINE E. MILLER Funeral services for Catherine E. Miller were conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 16, 1996 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs, the Rev. Bill Bruce and the Rev. Laurie Bruce conducted the services. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Eugene Lane, Jr., Jack Lane, Curtis Simpkins, Todd Julius, Thomas Engstrom and Chris Shannon. Mrs. Miller, 87, of 617 3rd Avenue west, Rock Springs, died at 1:23 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13, 1995 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient since Sept. 6. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Miller had been in ill health the past four months. She was born Dec. 12, 1907 in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Alex and Myrtle Williams Logan. She attended schools in Rock Springs and married Joseph F. Miller Jr. in Rock Springs on Dec. 15, 1923. He preceded her in death on July 21, 1987. Mrs. Miller was a retired nurse’s aid who worked at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County for many years. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star Pinedale Chapter No. 39 and the Young at Heart Senior Citizens Center. Survivors include four grandsons, William H. Miller Jr. and Richard E. Miller, both of Rock Springs, Robert J. Miller of Denver, and Bart Miller of Logan, Utah; four granddaughters, Mrs. Robert (Cathy) Flansburg of Rock Springs, Marae Miller of Wichita, Kan., Mrs. Charles (Becky) Sorenson of Downey, Idaho, and Mrs. George (Linda) Zimmerman of Logan; one sister, Dorothy Hecox of Cora; 13 grandchildren; two great-great-granddaughters; one cousin, Mrs. Gene (Cassie) Lane of Rock Springs; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Miller was preceded in death by four sons, Joseph, William, Robert and Jack Miller, three brothers and one sister. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 23, 1995 FRED MARTINEZ Funeral services for Fred Martinez were conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19, 1995 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Graveside funeral services and interment were conducted at 1p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19, 1995 at the Diamondville Cemetery in Diamondville. The Rev. Jesse C. Ybarra of the First Assembly of God conducted the services. Pallbearers were Gary Yard, Jerry Boschetto, Robby Todd, Rick Hilty, Bob Hammer, Randy Fantin, Jay Anselmi and Ramon Gardea. Honorary pallbearer was Bob Allbright. Martinez, 41, of 507 G St., Rock Springs, died at about 10:40 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 14, 1995 at his home. A resident of Rock Springs since 1970 and former resident of Diamondville, Salt Lake City and Jackson, Martinez was born on May 8, 1954 in Salt Lake City, the son of the late Melaquis and Mary Duran Martinez. He attended school sin Kemmerer and Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1972. He attended Western Wyoming Community College and wrote and composed his own music. He attended New Life Ministries. Survivors include one daughter, Amy, of Evanston; three brothers, Melvin Martinez of Albuquerque, N.M., Richard Martinez and Dave Martinez, both of Rock Springs; three sisters, Mrs. Jerry (Janie) Iverson of Cheyenne, Marie Weyer of Seattle, and Mrs. Melvin (Edna) Hutchison of Riverton; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Martinez was preceded in death by one sister, Virginia Tillie Lee Martinez, and one brother, Charles (Charlie) Henry Martinez. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 23, 1995 BETHANY SUE LOFTON SALT LAKE CITY—Funeral services for Bethany Sue Lofton were conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20, 1995 at the LDS Church, 1000 West 4th North, Green River. Bishop Marty Kelsey conducted the services. Graveside funeral services were in the McKinnon Cemetery in McKinnon. Miss Lofton, 31, of 1827 Kimberly Road, Twin Falls, Idaho died at 12:45 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17, 1995 at the LDS Medical Center in Salt Lake City where she had been a patient since Sept. 16. A resident of Twin Falls the past six years and former resident of Green River and Rock Springs, Miss Lofton died following a brief illness. She was born Feb. 6, 1964 in Evanston, the daughter of Lloyd P. and Geraldine Behunin Lofton. She attended schools in Cheyenne and Green River and was a graduate of Green River High School with the class of 1984. She was a member of the LDS Church. Survivors include her parents, Lloyd and Geraldine Lofton of Green River; two brothers, Jay and Lance Lofton, both of Green River; one sister, Gina Holley of Salt Lake City; her maternal grandmother, Christina Behunin of Burnt Fork; several aunts, uncles and cousins; one niece and one nephew. She was preceded in death by one sister, Christa Lofton. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 23, 1995 CHARLES F. VALLEMBOIS Funeral services for Charles F. Vallembois were conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21, 1995 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Ray Christensen of the LDS Church conducted the services. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Rock Springs with military graveside services. Vallembois, 72, of 1215 East Alameda Road, Pocatello, Idaho, died at his home on Friday, Sept. 15, 1995. A resident of Pocatello since 1968 and former resident of Rock Springs, Vallembois had been in ill health the past several months. He was born in Oklahoma on Nov. 7, 1922, the son of the late Charles and Elene Vallembois. He attended schools in Oklahoma and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and the Korean War. Vallembois was a retired pipefitter who worked for the Union Pacific Railroad for many years. He was a member of the LDS Church, the VFW, the Union Pacific Old Timers, Odd Fellows and the American Legion. Survivors include one sister, Adolphine Belcher of Green River; one niece, Mrs. Herman (Blanche) Rauzi of Rock Springs; three nephews, Henry Chevalier of Roy, Utah, Emile Fougnie of Louisville, Ky., and Dwight Fougnie of Lakeview, Mich.; one step-nephew, Don Belcher of Pocatello, Utah [sic]; one step-niece, Elinor Jones of San Antonio, Texas; and a cousin, Marcel Bounse of Salt Lake City. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 23, 1995 JODI MARIE WEBB A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20, 1995 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. The Rev. Michael Hellman officiated. A wake service was celebrated at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19, 1995 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearers were Cory Baker, Ben Harsha, Eric McKenzie, Gordy Doney, John Webb and Don Troncin. Miss Webb died in a one-car rollover on County Road 37 Sunday, Sept. 17, 1995. Miss Webb was born on Aug. 8, 1980 in Logan, Utah, the daughter of James Robert and Margaret Thomson Webb. She attended schools in Green River and was currently enrolled as a freshman at Green River High School. A resident of Green River for the past 14 years, Miss Webb was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Survivors include her parents, James and Margaret Webb of Green River; three brothers, Paxton, Charles and Thomas Webb, all of Green River; two sisters, Susanna Webb of Rock Springs and Jamie Webb of Green River; her paternal grandmother, Thelma Webb of Green River and several aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Paxton Webb and her maternal grandparents, Harry R. and Mary C. Thomsen. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 23, 1995 DENIS E. CULVER Funeral services for Denis E. Culver were conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 21, 1995 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Jeb Burnett, Gilbert Allen, Steve Logan, Rich Plemel, Dave Swann and Neil Heikes. Honorary pallbearers were Leo Sumner, Gabby Garbrecht, Hubert Northcutt, Cliff Gibbons, Oscar Tellefson and Vern Petersen. Culver, 58, of 1244 McKinley Ave., Rock Springs, died at 2:50 p.m. Friday, Sept. 15, 1995, 30 miles south of Rangely, Colo., in a traffic accident. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Culver was on a Harley-Davidson road trip at the time. He was born July 30, 1937 in Rock Springs, the son of Lafe E. and Cathryn Rose Ferrell Culver. He attended schools in Lusk and was a graduate of Luck High School with the class of 1955. He entered the United States Navy and later married the former Evelyn Baronetti in Salt Lake City on Aug. 3, 1958. Culver was the retired owner and operator of the City Auto Sales in Rock Springs where he worked for more than 30 years. He spent time in his retirement taking pictures of scenery, traveling, golfing and riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn Culver of Rock Springs; his father, Lafe Culver of St. George, Utah; one son and daughter-in-law, Chad and Erin Culver of Rock Springs; two daughters, Denise Culver of Fort Collins, Colo. and Dena Culver of Denver; three brothers, Lafe Culver of Ottumwa, Iowa, Tommy Culver of Torrington, and Aaron Culver of Cheyenne; three sisters, Carmen Berta of Pinedale, Paula Malmborg of Cheyenne and Fern Peterson of Lusk; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 30, 1995 LESTER LOUIS VAVOLD A mass of Christian burial for Lester Louis Vavold was celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 25, 1995 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24, 1995 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Vavold, 64, of 519 Ridge Ave., Rock Springs, died at 6:08 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20, 1994 at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Vavold died following a lengthy illness. He was born May 1, 1930 in Oak Creek, Colo., the son of Oswald and Violet Chevalier Vavold. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a gradate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1949. Vavold was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. Vavold was a retired painter who worked for the James Brothers for many years. He was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Survivors include his mother, Violet Vavold of Rock Springs; two daughters, Susan Araas of Cypress, Texas, and Jayne Vavold Jons of La Place, La.; one brother, Fred Vavold of Pinedale; two grandchildren, Mark and Kristin Araas of Cypress; and several aunts, uncles and nieces. He was preceded in death by his father and one sister who died in infancy. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 30, 1995 VIOLA MLINAR Funeral services for Viola Mlinar were conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the LDS Church, 3306 White Mountain Blvd., Rock Springs. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs. Mr. Mlinar, 78, of 4084 Springs Drive, Rock Springs, died at 10:06 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21, 1995 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient since Sept. 18, 1995. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Superior and Georgia, Mrs. Mlinar died following a lengthy illness. She was born Feb. 22, 1917 in McKinnon, Ga., the daughter of the late Farley Franklin and Rachel Sintilla Manning Chancey. She attended schools in McKinnon and Odum, Ga. She married the former Joe James Mlinar in Ogden, Utah, May 8, 1946 and he preceded her in death Nov. 17, 1986. Mrs. Mlinar worked as a welder in the shipyards of Georgia during World War II and later for the Union Pacific Coal Company at the Stansbury Coal Mine. She was a member of the LDS Church. Survivors include her daughter, Ruth Wisniski of Rock Springs; one brother, Lloyd Chancey of Jesup, Ga.; five grandchildren, Sharon Holt of Brazoria, Texas, Johnnie Ruth Stone, James William Smith, Bob Smith and Davis Halsup, all of Rock Springs; 11 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Mlinar was preceded in death by one grandson, Joe Smith, four brothers and three sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 30, 1995 DONALD A. BROWN Funeral services for Donald A. Brown were conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 29, 1995 at the Union Congregational Church, 350 Mansface, Green River. The Rev. John Finster conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearers were Robert Logan, Dave Maxam, Dave Hyer, Stanislav O’Jack, Ted Brittenham and Gordon Hoover. Honorary pallbea3rers were Eldon “Duke” Chapman, Judge Kenneth Hamm, Paul Wataha, John Tennant and John Schultz. Brown, 64, of 235 Fir St., Green River, died at 2:20 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26, 1995 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient since Sept. 14. A lifelong resident of Sweetwater County, Brown died following a lengthy illness. He was born on Feb. 24, 1931 in Pocatello, Idaho, the son of the late Herbert F. and Ruth L. Behymer Brown. He attended schools in Green River and was a graduate of Lincoln High School in Green River with the class of 1948. Brown was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He married the former G. Ann Dankowski in Green River in Nov. of 1952 and she preceded him in death in May of 1968. He later married the former Carol A. Frink in Ogden, Utah on May 5, 1978. Brown worked for Mountain Fuel Supply Company until he attended the Steven Henegar’s School of Business. Brown served as Sweetwater County Clerk of District Court from 1958 until 1900 and retired in January of 1991. Brown was the past president of the Wyoming County Officials, three=-term past president of the Wyoming Clerk of Courts Association, a former member of the Judicial Planning Committee and past president of the Senior Citizens Housing Committee in Green River. Brown was the recipient of the Wyoming Outstanding Officers Award. He was a member of the Union Congregational Church and former member of the Lions Club, the B.P.O. Elks Lodge, the VFW Club and the Rolling Green Country Club. Survivors include his wife, Carol A. Brown of Green River; two sons, Timothy Brown and Michael Frink, both of Green River; four daughters, Gayle Killian and Patty Martz, both of Casper, Mary Lacquement and Ruth Mack, both of Green River; two sisters, Mrs. Richard (Dorothy Lou) Watson and Mrs. Robert (Judy Kay) Muije, both of Green River; seven grandchildren, Daniel and Kevin Killian, both of Casper, Tarner and Adrianne Brown, both of Green River, Jennifer and Katie Lacquement and Jeff Frink, all of Green River and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 30, 1995 MARION POWERS Funeral services for Marion Powers were conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, 1995 at the LDS Church, 2055 Edgar St., Rock Springs. Graveside funeral services and interment were conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23, 1995 in the Fort Bridger Cemetery in Fort Bridger. Mrs. Powers, 80, 12330 Armstrong Drive, Baton Rouge, La., formerly of 17 Wardell Court, Rock Springs, died at 6:41 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20, 1995 at the Medical Center of Baton Rouge. A resident of Baton Rouge since 1994 and former resident of Rock Springs, Superior and Glenrock, Mrs. Powers had been in ill health since Sept. 12, 1995. She was born Jan. 29, 1915 in Superior, the daughter of the late Benjamin and Lucy Mable Shelton Caine. She attended schools in Superior and was a graduate of Superior High School. She married George Powers in Salt Lake City, Oct. 5, 1933 and their marriage was later solemnized in the Washington D.C. LDS Temple on Sept. 12, 1981. Mrs. Powers was a member of the LDS Church. Survivors include her husband, George Powers, of Baton Rouge; one son and daughter-in-law, Ben and Lena Powers of Swansea, Mass., one daughter and son-in-law, Robert and Lucy Newsom of Baton Rouge; one brother, H.J. Caine of Calgary, Alberta, Canada; one sister, Deon McNalley of Woods Cross, Utah; three grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and several cousins, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Powers was preceded in death by two sisters, Sarah DeHart and Eliza Davenport, and two brothers, James Caine and Henry "Sonny Boy" Caine. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 30, 1995 ARTHUR DEAN BUSH Funeral services for Arthur Dean Bush were conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 26, 1995 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Pastor John Rice of the Full Gospel Assembly conducted the service. The body was cremated. Bush, 64, of 1804 Elk St., No. 6, Rock Springs, died at about 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 20, 1995 at his home. A resident of Rock Springs since 1960 and former resident of Sterling, Colo., Bush had been in ill health the past several years. He was born June 3, 1931 in Iliff, Colo., the son of Irvine Soloman and Lena Belle Stewart Bush. He attended schools in Peetz and Sterling, Colo. He married the former Ruth Peterson in Rock Springs Jan. 1, 1988. Bush was the retired owner and operator of Art's Hot Shot Welding Company in Rock Springs. Survivors include his wife, Ruth Bush of Rock Springs; his parents, Jack Bush of Sterling and Lena Longcrier of Denver; one son, Danny Dean (Skip) Bush of Colorado Springs, Colo.; two daughters, Mrs. James (Debra Sue) Lipari of Rock Springs and Jackie Louise Bush of Colorado Springs; two stepsons, Mike and Kevin Holt; one stepdaughter, Cindy Fernandez of Rock Springs; two sisters, Agnes Marie Bush of Denver and Norma Elaine Todd of Tempe, Ariz.; one grandson, Jeremy Lee Ernest; one granddaughter, Cassandra Megan Lipari; five step-grandsons, Brandon Holt, Dustan Fernandez, Matthew Fernandez, Mitchell Clark and Derrick Clark; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews He was preceded in death by one half-brother, Kenny Watson, and one daughter, Sharon Louise Bush, who died Jan. 8, 1960. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 30, 1995 AMBROSE HAMILTON Funeral services for Ambrose Hamilton were conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 29, 1995 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. The Rock Springs Masonic Lodge A.F. and A.M. conducted the services. The body was cremated. Hamilton, 86, of 1147 Wyoming St., Rock Springs, died early Tuesday morning, Sept. 26, 1995 at the LDS Medical Center in Salt Lake City. A resident of Rock Springs since 1919, Hamilton died following a lengthy illness. He was born in Parton, R.D., Cumberland, England on Aug. 24, 1909 the son of James and Sarah Carr Hamilton. He attended schools in Rock Springs and married the former Christina L. Russold in Rock Springs Aug. 15, 1933. Hamilton was the retired owner and operator of the Hamilton Furniture Company in Rock Springs from 1945 to 1965. He later worked for the Union Mercantile Furniture Company for several years and as a maintenance man for the Sweetwater County Courthouse. Hamilton was a member of the Masonic Lodge and a past member of the B.P.O. Elks Lodge. Survivors include his wife Christina L. Hamilton of Rock Springs; two sons, Edwin G. (Ted) Hamilton of Rock Springs and Arthur J. Hamilton of Kuna, Idaho, one daughter, Mrs. Dwane (Patty) Moore of Cheyenne; one brother, Donald Hamilton of New Richland, Minn.; one sister, Janet Orrell of Rock Springs; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one great-grandson and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Hamilton was preceded in death by four sisters, Minnie Swan, Isabelle Wright, Sarah Nuir and Eva McCullock and four brothers, Jim Hamilton, Andrew Hamilton, Jack Hamilton and Roger Hamilton. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 30, 1995 WILLIAM DANNER GRAND JUNCTION, Colo.—William F. Danner, 74, of Grand Junction, Colo., died Sept. 22, 1995 on Highway 139, Garfield County, Colo. in a vehicle accident. No services are planned at this time. He was a retired industrial chemical engineer and a resident of Grand Junciton for the past four years. He was born Feb. 5, 1921 in Utica, N.Y., a son of William G. Danner and Celia Starman Danner. He graduated from high school in Utica and from college at Marietta College, Marietta, Ohio with a degree in chemical engineering. He married Mary Carolyn Collins Dec. 16, 1944 in Detroit. She preceded him in death Feb. 21, 1990 in Delta, Colo. Danner was a former Green River resident. He was a member of the American Chemical Society, Alumni Association of Marietta College, volunteer for Gray Gourmet, and R.S.V.P. Survivors include a son, Steve Danner of Grand Junction; one daughter, Janet Arsenault of Grand Junction; and a brother, Dr. Robert Danner of Utica. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Sep 30, 1995 RALPH GROUTAGE WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah -- Services for Ralph Groutage were conducted by the family members at the Memorial Estates Funeral Home and Cemetery in West Valley City, Utah, on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 1995, with military honors conducted by the Salt Lake Chapter of the American Legion. Groutage, 71, died Thursday, Sept. 21, 1995. He was born in Superior on March 2, 1924 to Winfred Henry Groutage and Clara Ross Groutage as the eighth of nine children. He graduated from Reliance High School in 1942, and promptly was called to serve with the armed forces in World War II. He served under General Dwight Eisenhower in the Battle of the Bulge. He was Winfred and Clara Groutages' fifth son to serve in the Second World War, and was the youngest of seven boys. His older brother Melvin lost his life in the war. After returning from the service, Groutage entered the University of Wyoming where he graduated with a degree in engineering. His first job took him to Seattle, with Boeing Aircraft in the design department. He worked for a short time with the Wyoming Highway Department in the early '50s and then accepted a call to serve a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Edmonton, Canada Mission. Upon returning from his mission, he took a position for the Utah State Department of Highways in the engineering and design department where he remained until his retirement in 1986. Upon retiring, he purchased a new home in West Valley City, where he resided until his death. His hobbies included fishing and scenic photography and trips to Wyoming where he would take scenic photographs in the Yellowstone, Grand Teton and Bridger Wilderness areas. He danced at special church dances and served as a ward clerk for a time. He is survived by one brother; Louis Groutage of Rock Springs and two sisters, Lavona C. Wooden of Afton and Mrs. Dee (Edith L.) Moore of Concord, Calif. He was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers, Percy, Fred, Earl, Jim, and Melvin. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 7, 1995 DONALD D. DAVIS SR. Funeral services for Donald D. Davis Sr. were conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 2, 1995 at the First Assembly of God Church, 124 Second St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Jesse C. Ybarra conducted the services. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Davis, 67, of 830 D St., Rock Springs, died at 3:20 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, 1995 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient since Sept. 23. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Davis had been in ill health the past several months. He was born Dec. 17, 1927 in Scottsbluff, Neb., the son of the late George Guy and Vida Denise Spahr Davis. He attended schools in Pavilion and was a graduate of Pavilion High School with the class of 1946. Davis was a U.S. Navy veteran who served in the Philippines. He married the former Ila Mae Shoopman in Thermopolis on March 11, 1949. Davis retired in January of 1993 as a heavy equipment operator for the Mountain Fuel Supply Company and Questar where he worked for 25 years. He was a member of the First Assembly of God. Survivors include his wife, Ila Mae Davis of Rock Springs; one son, Donald Davis Jr. of Rock Springs; four daughters, Barbara Jean Stanton of Riverton, Linda Diane Harris of Napa, Idaho, Deloris Dea Skewes of Duchesne, Utah, and Patricia Mae Davis of Rock Springs; one brother, the Rev. Robert Davis of Knoxville, Tenn.; two sisters, Barbara Jean Davis of Seattle and Lois Kay Annon of Riverton; 18 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren, several other grandchildren through marriage and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Davis was preceded in death by one daughter, Toni L. Davis who died on Feb. 6, 1987 and two brothers, Marvin Guy Davis and Clinton Davis. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 7, 1995 JULIAN A. SILVA Funeral services for Julian A. Silva were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 2, 1995 at the First Assembly of God Church, 124 Second St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Jesse C. Ybarra conducted the services. Military graveside services and interment were in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs. Silva, 88, of 1325 Sage St., Rock Springs, died at 10:10 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, 1995 at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Silva had been in ill health the past several months. He was born Sept. 9, 1907 in Antonito, Colo., the son of the late Frank and Patralina Arellano Silva. He attended schools in Antonito and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Silva worked as a sheepherder in the area for 12 years for the Magagna and Bertagnolli Livestock Companies. Survivors include one brother, Luis Silva, and one sister, Sally Cordova, both of Rock Springs, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Silva was preceded in death by one sister. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 7, 1995 KERMIT KLEO KOLAR Funeral services for Kermit Kleo Kolar were conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 5, 1995 at the LDS Stake Center, 120 Shoshone Street, Green River. Bishop Dennis Peterson conducted the services. Cremation followed. Kolar, 69, of 300 South First West, Green River died Sunday, Oct. 1, 1995 at the Casa Grande Regional Medical Center in Casa Grande, Ariz. A longtime resident of Green River, Kolar had been in ill health the past several years. He was born April 30, 1926 in Fairbury, Neb. the son of the late Victor and Esther Brown Steele. He attended schools in Fairbury and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He married the former Olive Ellis in Pocatello, Idaho, and they were later divorced after 35 years of marriage. Kolar was a retired maintenance man who worked at Stauffer Chemical Company. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Survivors include his companion, Helen Brown of Green River; one son, Steven Kolar of Green River; three daughters, Mrs. Leonard (Kay) Ortega, Mrs. Pat (Terrie) Sanchez and Mrs. Bert (Linda) Ellison all of Green River; three brothers, Rodney Kolar of Cody, Dale Steele of Scottsbluff, Neb. and Dick Steele of Cheyenne; two sisters, Reona Golden of Plattsmouth, Neb, and Prudence Peterson of Douglas; nine grandchildren; six great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive. In addition to his parents, Kolar was preceded in death by one sister, Patricia Snyder, and one great-granddaughter, Sasha Sanchez. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 7, 1995 GORDON EDWARD STEELE BOULDER - A military memorial service for Gordon Edward Steele, 50, was conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 30, 1995, in the Boulder Cemetery. Gordon Edward "Pete" Steele of Boulder died Tuesday, Sept. 26, 1995, in Jackson's St. John's Hospital following a short-term illness. Steele was born the second of three children to Earl and Thelma (Jensen) Steele on Sept. 29, 1944, in Rock Springs. He spent his first five years on the family ranch east of Boulder and the remainder of his live in Boulder, with the exception of acquiring a degree from the University of Wyoming and a stint with the military. His parents sold their ranch and moved their children to the newly-acquired Boulder Store in 1949 and Steele spent his youth learning to be a ranchhand and businessman, He attended school in Boulder until the eighth grade and graduated from Pinedale High School in 1962. Following his graduation from UW in January of 1967, he was inducted into the U.S. Army and spent a year in Vietnam, returning to Boulder in April of 1969. He married Donna Mullins of Lander on Nov. 8, 1972, and they had two sons, Burke Allen and Brian Edward. The Steeles built the family-owned store/gas station/beer bar in Boulder that he acquired in 1970. They ranched west of Boulder for a number of years before selling it. He served several years on the Sublette County Fair Board; he also spent time on the Agricultural Stabilization Conservation Service and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. He also served on the Boulder Volunteer Fire Department. Steele's survivors include his wife Donna; three sons; Burke, Brian and James Anthony; his mother Thelma; two sisters and their families: Sharon, Lary, Shelby, Alice and Taylene Lozier, and Rhonda, Garland, Jamie, Bill, Ty and Tiffany Swain. He was preceded in death by his father, Earl, and his grandparents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 7, 1995 SUSANNA M. ZAMPEDRI LYMAN -Memorial mass for Susanna M. Zampedri was celebrated on Friday, Oct. 6, 1995 at 11 a.m. in the St. Helen's Catholic Church in Lyman. Mrs. Zampedri, 38, died Oct. 2, 1995 in the University Hospital in Salt Lake City. She was born on June 14, 1957 in Worland. She married Rudy Joseph Zampedri in Fort Bridger on March 8, 1975. She was an operator for Union Telephone for 11 years and a member of the St. Helen's Catholic Church. Mrs. Zampedri's hobbies included doing needlework, sewing, cooking and working on her computer. She also liked motorbiking and camping with her family. She is survived by her husband, Joseph Zampedri of Lyman; daughters, Mrs. Tim (Anne) Underhill of Pensacola, Fla. and Sara Joe Zampedri of Lyman; parents, Mrs. Ken Harbison of Lyman and George A. "Blackie" Hejny of Sterling, Kan., parents-in-law, Rudy and Ellen Žampedri of Fort Bridger; brothers, Steven Baril of Madison, Wis., and Garnet (Pam) Baril, of Southern California; a sister, Mrs. Larry (Effie) Jackson of Cortez, Colo.; also several brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 7, 1995 DEWEY HOFFMAN Dewey Hoffman, 97, of 320 Mansface No. 413, Green River, died at 9:15 a.m. Friday, Sept. 29, 1995 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River. The body was cremated. A resident of Green River for the past 33 years and former resident of Salt Lake City, Mrs. Hoffman died following a lengthy illness. She was born on Aug. 30, 1898 in Cleburne, Texas, to the late Samuel and Janie Edwards Hazlett. She attended schools in Cleburne and married James R. Hoffman Sr. in Cleburne in May of 1919. He preceded her in death in 1950. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Hoffman was preceded in death by her son, James R. Hoffman, who died July 20, 1995 and five brothers. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 7, 1995 JOHN S. KEMP Funeral services for John Spafford Kemp were Wednesday, Oct. 4 at noon at Larkin Mortuary, 260 East South Temple, Salt Lake City. Interment was in Redwood Memorial Estates, 6500 South Redwood Road, West Jordan, Utah. Kemp, 41, of Green River, died Sunday, Oct. 1, 1995 at University Hospital in Salt Lake City following a brief acute illness. He was born March 5, 1954 in Salt Lake City, the son of Clarence William and Mary Spafford Kemp. The family moved to Chicago where he attended school and graduated from Willowbrook High School. He was a graduate of Ricks College and Brigham Young University. He married Sylvia Mary Worden on Aug. 17, 1976 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. His work in the food business took him to Brawley, Calif., and several locations in Utah and Wyoming. He was an elder in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and last served as his son's Primary teacher. Kemp is survived by his wife, Sylvia and six children, Dale, Roger, Todd, Steven, Russell and Anna Marie. Also surviving are his father and stepmother, Clarence W. and Louise B. Kemp; and four brothers, Charles W. Banning, Calif.; Earl S., Farmington, Utah; James G., Layton, Utah; and Clarence S., Evanston. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary; and twin sons, Benjamin S. and Clarence W. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 7, 1995 JEROME A. MARTINEZ VALDESE, N.C. - Memorial services for Jerome A. Martinez were Monday at 1 p.m. at SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. Martinez, 37, died Thursday, Sept. 28, 1995 in Valdese, N.C. He was born Oct. 5, 1957 in Butte, Mont. He grew up and attended schools in Rock Springs. After service in the Army, he was a counselor at Southwest Wyoming Rehabilitation Center and did hospital work later in North Carolina. Survivors include his wife, Debra Martinez; two sons, Jerome Allen Martinez Jr. and Gary William Martinez, both of Valdese; three stepchildren, Crystal Booth, Wendy and Carey; nine brothers and sisters, Mrs. Edward (Rose) Petty, Mrs. Mike (Tina) Jeffrey, Veronica Martinez of Rock Springs, Lorenzo Martinez Jr. of Rock Springs, Richard Martinez of Lashara, Neb., Dan Martinez of Kings Lake, Neb., Mrs. Oliver (Diane) Elmer, James Ray Martinez of Lincoln, Neb., and Duane Martinez; his mother, Stella Martinez; his father and stepmother, William and Lois Martinez; a grandson, Gary William Martinez II; a stepbrother, Robbie Maley, Green River. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 7, 1995 RALPH GROUTAGE WEST VALLEY CITY, Utah--Services for Ralph Groutage were conducted by the family members at the Memorial Estates Funeral Home and Cemetery in West Valley City, Utah, on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 1995, with military honors conducted by the Salt Lake Chapter of the American Legion. Groutage, 71, died Friday, Sept. 22, 1995. He was born in Superior on March 2, 1924 to Winfred Henry Groutage and Clara Ross Groutage as the eighth of nine children. He graduated from Reliance High School in 1942, and promptly was called to serve with the armed forces in World War II. He served under General Dwight Eisenhower in the Battle of the Bulge. He was Winfred and Clara Groutages' fifth son to serve in the Second World War, and was the youngest of seven boys. His older brother Melvin lost his life in the war. After returning from the service, Groutage entered the University of Wyoming where he graduated with a degree in engineering. His first job took him to Seattle, with Boeing Aircraft in the design department. He worked for a short time with the Wyoming Highway Department in the early '50s and then accepted a call to serve a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Edmonton, Canada Mission. Upon returning from his mission, he took a position for the Utah State Department of Highways in the engineering and design department where he remained until his retirement in 1986. Upon retiring, he purchased a new home in West Valley City, where he resided until his death. His hobbies included fishing and scenic photography and trips to Wyoming where he would take scenic photographs in the Yellowstone, Grand Teton and Bridger Wilderness areas. He danced at special church dances and served as a ward clerk for a time. He is survived by one brother, Louis Groutage of Rock Springs and two sisters, Lavona C. Wooden of Afton and Mrs. Dee (Edith L.) Moore of Concord, Calif. He was preceded in death by his parents, and brothers, Percy, Fred, Earl, Jim, and Melvin. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 14, 1995 GEORGE LACAORE BASIN—Funeral services for George LaCore were conducted at the Atwood Funeral Home in Basin on Oct. 7 at 2 p.m. LaCore died Sept. 30 in Thermopolis due to complications of diabetes. He had been a longtime resident of the Wyoming Retirement Center in Basin and a former resident of Rock Springs. He was born Feb. 26, 1943 in Clinton, Ark. to George and Beulah LaCore. He attended schools in Rock Springs. He was preceded in death by both his parents. Survivors include a half-sister, Esther Wood of Idaho Falls, Idaho, and a half-brother, Edward Cody of Rock Springs; one daughter, Darla White of Salt Lake City; three sons, Todd LaCore and Robin LaCore, both of Rock Springs, and Eldon Price of Green River; and numerous grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 14, 1995 ROY BREWER Funeral services for Roy Brewer were conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, 1995 at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel in Green River The Rev. Tony Trujillo conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearers were Paul Brewer, Robert Brewer, Alan Brewer, Gary Brewer, Bob Bequette and Selwyn L. Roberts. Honorary pallbearers were Chris Boswell, Harry Karician and Robert Easton. Brewer, 65, of 157 North 4th West, Green River died shortly after being admitted to Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 10:55 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 4, 1995. A resident of Green River for the past 22 years and former resident of Hersden, Kent, England, Brewer died following a sudden illness. He was born Oct. 19, 1929 in Abertillery, South Wales, the son of the late Worthy and Bromwyn Jenkins Brewer. He attended schools in South Wales and married the former Edna Johnson in Hersden on Aug. 4, 1951. Brewer worked from the age of 14 to 21 in the coal mines in Wales then moved to Kent where he lived from the age of 21 to 43. In 1970 he moved to Canada where he worked in the mines for two years. He then moved to Green River where he went to work for General Chemical Company and retired in 1986. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Survivors include his wife, Edna of Green River; four sons, Paul, Robert, Alan and Gary Brewer, all of Green River; two daughter, Mrs. Henry (Julie) Unruh of Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada and Mrs. Bob (Janette) Bequette of Evanston; two sisters, Dilys Evans and Brenda Schergold, both of South Wales; 11 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Brewer was preceded in death by one sister, Betty. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 14, 1995 THOMAS L. ROBERTS Funeral services for Thomas L. Roberts were conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 10, 1995 at the First Congregational Church, 1275 Adams Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Janet Smith-St. Cyr conducted the services. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs. Roberts, 81, of 1105 Wyoming St., Rock Springs was found dead in his home at 10:10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 6, 1995. According to Sweetwater County Coroner Dale S. Majhanovich, Mr. Roberts died on or about Oct. 4 from natural causes. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Roberts had been in ill health the past several years. He was born Dec. 28, 1913 in Rock Springs the son of the late Isaac and Janet Howie Roberts. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1931. He married the former G. Lucille Robertson in Salt Lake City May 27, 1939 and she preceded him in death on Nov. 3, 1987. Roberts was the retired owner and operator of the T-L Roberts Welding Company in Rock Springs. He was a member of the First Congregational Church, the Fraternal Order of Eagles and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Arvella and Bill Crawford of Salt Lake City; one sister, Lettie Mecham of Rock Springs; one granddaughter and one grandson-in-law, Traci and Gary Norton of Salt Lake City; two grandsons, Jon William Haislip of Phoenix, Ariz., and Jason Thomas Haislip and his wife, Charree, in the U.S. Army; five great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Roberts was preceded in death by one son, Darrell Dean Roberts, six brothers, Gilbert, Ike, Percy, Jim, Arthur and Hugh Roberts and one sister, Jenn Buxton. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 14, 1995 KATHRYN WESSWICK RANCHO PALOS VERDES, Calif.—A mass of Christina burial was celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 13, 1995 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. Scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, 1995 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park in Rock Springs. Mrs. Wesswick, 78, of 28633 Mount Lassen Lane, Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif. did at 1:41 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8, 1995 at her home. A resident of Ranchos Palos Verdes for the past four years and former longtime resident of Superior, Mrs. Wesswick died following a lengthy illness. She was born Sept. 5, 1917 in Virden, Ill., the daughter of the late John Thomas and Ora Wstela Broderick. She attended schools in Illinois and married John E. Green in Springfield, Ill. in 1934. He preceded her in death on July 1, 1971. She later married Tony Wesswick in Rock Springs and he preceded her in death on Nov. 14, 1974. Mrs. Wesswick was a member of the Holy Trinity Catholic Church of San Pedro and the Catholic Knights of America. Survivors include one son, John Green of Superior; four daughters, Donna Lecce of Superior, Patricia Kerasotes of Irvine, Calif., Jackie Williams of Rancho Palos Verdes and Vickie Thompson of Pittsfield, Mass.; one sister, Virginia Green of St. Louis, Missouri; eight grandchildren, Steve Fox, Larry Fox, John Fox, Chuck Thompson, Mark Kerasotes, Helen Kerasotes, Den DiIorio and Cathy DiIorio; five great-grandchildren, Christina and Catrina Fox, Andrea Thompson, Christopher Kerasotes and Natalie DiIorio and several nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 14, 1995 DONALD D. DAVIS Sr. Funeral services for Donald D. Davis, Sr. were conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 2, 1995 at the First Assembly of God Church, 124 2nd St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Jesse C. Ybarra conducted the services. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Davis, 67, of 830 D St., Rock Springs, died at 3:20 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 28, 1995 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient since Sept. 23. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Davis had been in ill health the past several months. He was born Dec. 17, 1927 in Scottsbluff, Neb., the son of the late George Guy and Vida Denise Spahr Davis. He attended schools in Pavilion and was a graduated of Pavilion High School with the class of 1946. Davis was a U.S. Navy veteran who served in the Philippines. He married the former Ila Mae Shoopman in Thermopolis on March 11, 1949. Davis retired in January of 1993 as a heavy equipment operator for the Mountain Fuel Supply Company and Questar where he worked for 25 years. He was a member of the First Assembly of God. Survivors include his wife, Ila Mae Davis of Rock Springs; one son, Donald Davis Jr. of Rock Springs; four daughters, Barbara Jean Stanton of Riverton, Linda Diane Harris of Napa, Idaho, Deloris Dea Skewes of Duchesne, Utah and Patricia Mae Davis of Rock Springs; one brother, the Rev. Robert Davis of Knoxville, Tenn.; two sisters, Barbara Jean Davis of Seattle and Lois Kay Annon of Riverton; 1? grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren, several other grandchildren through marriage and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Davis was preceded in death by one daughter, Toni L. Davis who died on Feb. 6, 1987 and two brothers, Marvin Guy Davis and Clinton Davis. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 14, 1995 EARL W. BASCOM VICTORIVILLE, Calif.—Wyoming cowboy, rodeo pioneer and Western artist Earl W. Bascom, died Aug. 28, 1995 at his Victorville, Calif., ranch and was buried at the Sunset Hills Memorial Park in Apple Valley, Calif. Earl Bascom cowboyed and rodeoed in Wyoming back in the 1920s. He chased wild horses in the badlands between Rock Springs and Elk Springs, Colo. The funeral procession, held in the tradition of the Old West among sagebrush and sand, was a final tribute to this champion cowboy. Bascom’s coffin, decked in his old time bronc saddle, was carried by a horse-drawn freight wagon, while a riderless horse followed in the cowboy tradition of honoring the dead. At the gravesite, the coffin was lifted from the wagon and placed over the grave. And there Bascom was buried cowboy style at high noon on a windswept hill overlooking the valley, Aug. 31. Born in a log cabin on the 101 Ranch in Vernal, Utah, in 1906, Bascom was the third son of 10 children of a frontier lawman, Uintah County deputy sheriff John W. Bascom. He was the grandson of Mormon pioneers. He was raised on the Bascom Ranch in Alberta, Cana. Bascom spent his entire life with a wide range of Western experience as a bronc buster, cowpuncher, trail driver, blacksmith, freighter, stagecoach driver, miner, trapper, wolf hunter, wild horse chaser, rodeo champion and Hollywood movie actor. A cowboy artist and sculptor, Bascom was known as the “Cowboy of Cowboy Artists” and is found listed in the Who’s Who in American Art, Who’s Who in California, Who’s Who in the West, Who’s Who in America and Who’s Who in the World. A cousin to Western artist Charles M. Russell and also sculptor Frederic S. Remington, Bascom started sculpting at age 62. Since then he was a member of the Pro Rodeo Cowboy Artists’ Association and elected a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts of London, England, the first cowboy artist ever elected in its 300-year history. The last living of four broc riding brothers, Raymond, Mel, Earl and Weldon who were known as the “Bronc Bustin’ Bascom Boys,” Bascom rodeoed from 1916 to 1940. He competed professionally in Canada and across the United States in the three roughstock events of saddle bronc, bareback and bull riding as well as timed events of steer wrestling and steer decorating. In 1933, Bascom set a new world record at the Lethbridge Stampede, placed second in the North American Chapionship at the Calgary Stampeded and third place in the Championship of the World. One of the top all-around cowboys of his day, Bascom won championship titles including: All-Around Champion, 3 Bar Ranch Stampeded, Saskatchewan, 1930; Bareback and All-Around Champion, Lethbridge, Alberta 1934; Saddle Bronc, Steer Decorating and All-Around Champion, Raymond, Alberta 1935; All-Around Champion, Nephi, Utah 1936; Saddle Bronc, Bareback, Bull Riding and All-Around Champion, Pocatello, Idaho 1937; Barback and All-Around Champion, Rigby, Idaho 1938; Barback, Bull Riding and All-Around Champion, Portland, Oregon 1939; Saddle Bronc, Barback and All-Around Champion, Raymond, Alberta 1940. A rodeo pioneer, Bascom and his two older brothers, Raymond and Mel, designed and constructed rodeo’s first known side-delivery rodeo chute in 1916 at Welling, Alberta and a reverse opening side-delivery chute in 1919 at Lethbridge. Bascom himself designed and made rodeo’s first hornless bronc saddle in 1922, rodeo’s first on-hand bareback bronc riding rigging in 1924, and the first high-cut rodeo chaps in 1926. He had also been declared “Rodeo’s First Collegiate Cowboy” having rodeoed his way through college at the Brigham Young University starting in 1933. A gold card member of the Pro Rodeo Cowboys Association, the Canadian Pro Rodeo Association and the National Police Rodeo Association, Bascom retired from rodeo in 1940. He was inducted into the three Rodeo Halls of Fane. Just weeks before his death, he was honored as the world’s oldest living rodeo clown and bull fighter. After his rodeo career, he rode the range with Roy Rogers in television commercials. “Earl Bascom is a walking history book,” Roy Rogers once said. “His knowledge of the Old West was acquired the old fashioned way, he was born and raised in it.” For several years, Bascom was recording his cowboy experiences into works of bronze art at his studio. “The life of a cowboy and the West, I know,” Earl has stated. “I rodeoed for some 25 years. I’ve cowboyed most of my life. I’ve associated with Indians and Indian fighters, miners and gunslingers, homesteaders and squatters, lawmen and reformed outlaws. I’ve chased wild horses in the badlands of Utah, Wyoming, Colorado, Montana and Canada. I’ve been on cattle drives out of the Rockies. I’ve trailer horses over the Teton into Jackson Hole. I’ve broken hundreds of horses to work and ride. I’ve ridden on horse roundups and cattle roundups and branded hundreds of calves. I’ve made saddles, stirrups, chaps, spurs, bridles and bits, ropes and hackakmores, and patched my own old boots. An ordained bishop and patriarch of the Mormon Church and a chaplain in the U.S. Mormon Battalion, Bascom was preceded in death by his three rodeo brothers, Raymond “Tommy”, Mel and Weldon; his brother, Charles; and an infant sister, Luella. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Nadine and their five children, Denise Marion of Apple Valley; Glen of Memphis; Doris Cox of Council Grove, Kan.; John of Victorville; Dona Better of Kingman, Ariz.; three sisters, Alice Nilsson of Raymond, Alberta, Canada, AdaBell Norman of Commerce City, Colo., LaMona Newren of Sandy, Utah; and one brother, Grant of Bellflower, Calif., as well as 23 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 21, 1995 MARVIN LEON DAVIS Funeral services for Marvin Leon Davis were conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, Oct. 16, 1995 at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel in Green River. The Rev. Steven Todd of the First Baptist Church conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Davis, 68, of 700 Schultz No. 16, Green River died at 7:35 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 12, at his home. A longtime resident of Green River Davis died following a lengthy illness. He was born Oct. 23, 1926 in Arkansas, the son of the late Andrew Jackson and Mary Kate Ledbetter Davis. He attended schools in Arkansas and married the form Wyoma Derby in Green River on Nov. 30, 1948. Davis retired from the Union Pacific Railroad where he worked for 44 years. Survivors include his wife, Wyoma Davis of Green River; one brother, Charles Raymond Davis of El Cajon, Calif.; three sisters, Lorine Long of Berryville, Ark., Christeen Renit of Council Bluffs, Iowa, and Dolly May Davis of Rock Springs; four grandsons, Zachery Raymond Avery of Rock Springs, Erik Davis of El Centro, Calif., Joseph and James Cobb of Lakewood, Colo. and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Davis was preceded in death by one son, Ralph Leon Davis, two brothers and several sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 21, 1995 JAMES E. MCMILLAN SR. A memorial service for James E. McMillan Sr., was conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, Oct. 13, 1995 at the Kingdom Hall of the Jehovah’s Witnesses, 150 Mesa Drive, Rock Springs. Aaron Russell conducted the services. His body was returned to Moundsville, W. Va. for graveside services and interment. McMillan Sr., 86, of 1325 Sage St., Rock Springs died at 7:30 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11 at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs where he had been a resident since Sept. 1. A resident of Rock Springs for the past four years and former resident of West Virginia, McMillan died following a lengthy illness. He was born March 28, 1909 in Ohio County, W. Va., the son of the late William Elgie and Martha Ann Freeland McMillan. He attended schools in Marshall County, W. Va. and married the former Freda Pearl Johnston in Moundsville, W. Va. She preceded him in death on March 2, 1989. McMillan was a retired glass blower who worked for 45 years at the Fostoriol Glass Company in Moundsville. He was a member of the American Federal of Glass Workers Union. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, James and Karen McMillan Jr. of Rock Springs; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his wife and parents, McMillan was preceded in death by six brothers and four sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 21, 1995 COLLEEN M. MCARTHUR Funeral services for Colleen M. McArthur were conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 11, 1995 at the LDS Church in St. Anthony, Idaho. Interment was in the Wilford Cemetery in Wilford, Idaho. Mrs. McArthur, 69, of 120 South 12th West, St. Anthony, Idaho died shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 6:58 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 8, 1995. A lifelong resident of Idaho, Mrs. McArthur died following a brief illness. She was born Feb. 24, 1926 in Parker, Idaho, the daughter of the late Leland and Edith Farley Miller. She attended schools in Saint Anthony and was a graduate of the St. Anthony High School with the class of 1944. She married George Jay McArthur in Idaho and he preceded her in death on July 7, 1979. Mrs. McArthur returned from a mission in Houston in June of 1995. She was a member of the LDS Church. Survivors include four sons, Blayne McArthur of Rexburg, Idaho, Vaun J. McArthur of Boise, Idaho, Lee J. McArthur of Gooding, Idaho and Dennis C. McArthur of Pocatello, Idaho; three daughters, Sherrie Jacobs of Pocatello, Idaho, Jerrie Hansen of Green River and Marsha Paladino of Escondido, Calif.; one brother, Jimmie Miller of St. Anthony, Idaho; two sisters, Carol Winters of Seattle and Carma Mater of Spokane; 26 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. McArthur was preceded in death by one daughter, J’Lean Ontiveros and one grandson, Mark McArthur. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 21, 1995 RUBY GRAHAM Funeral services for Ruby Graham were conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, 1995 at the LDS Church Stake Center, 2055 Edgar St., Rock Springs. Bishop Ben K. Hansen conducted the services. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs. Mrs. Graham, 89, of 602 Wendt Ave., Rock Springs died at 12:30 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, 1995 at her home. A resident of Rock Springs since 1922, Mrs. Graham had been in ill health since April. She was born Feb. 25, 1906 in Mountain View, the daughter of the late Robert William and Janet (Jessie) Syme Kidman. She attended schools in Mountain View and married William Evan Graham in Evanston on Dec. 26, 1922. Their marriage was later solemnized in May of 1928 in the LDS Temple in Salt Lake City. He preceded her in death on Sept. 22, 1983. Mrs. Graham was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She held many positions in the church, among them Relief Society president and Primary president. Her hobbies were quilting, tatting and other needlework. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Blaine and Priscilla Graham of Rock Springs; her two daughters and sons-in-law, Belva and John Amos of South San Francisco and Mabel and Karl Wisness of Las Vegas; 13 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, nine step-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Graham was preceded in death by one son, Eldon; five brothers and seven sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 21, 1995 KENNETH L. MERRELL Funeral services for Kenneth L. Merrell were conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18, 1995 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17, at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Harold Tomjack, Steve Bailey, George Lytle, Lonnie Evans, Bradley Thoren and Clifford Gibbons. Honorary pallbearers were Harry Cleveland, Terry Fityler, John Freeman and Larry Domson. Merrell, 47, of 1544 Walnut St., Rock Springs died at about 3:10 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15, 30 miles west of Pinedale. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Merrell died from a heart attack while elk hunting with his family and friends. He was born on July 5, 1948 in Rock Springs, the second of four children to Lowell and Ellen Freeman Merrell. He moved to Riverton with his family in 1949 where he lived for eight years, returning to Rock Springs in 1957 where he lived until graduating from Rock Springs High School with the class of 1966. He attended Western Wyoming College and graduated as a draftsman from the Metropolitan State College in Denver. Merrell then married and had a child and worked for the Gates Rubber Company in Denver until he was called to serve in the U.S. Army for two years during the Vietnam War. After his discharge from the Army he brought his family to Rock Springs where he worked for the Stauffer Chemical Company until joining his father and two brothers in the family business of Rushmore Furniture Company in October of 1974 where he was an active partner until his death. His hobbies were fishing and hunting. He traveled and photographed places he visited. He was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Survivors include his parents, Lowell and Ellen Merrell of Rock Springs; one son, Phillip Merrell of Rock Springs; two daughters, Leslie Cover and husband Jerry of Green River and Marjorie Merrell of Rock Springs; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Leonard and Evelyn Merrell and Roger and Linda Merrell, all of Rock Springs; one sister and brother-in-law, Diane and Ricky Roccabruna of Rock Springs; three grandchildren, Sheridan Cover and Brandon Cover, both of Green River and Morgan Merrell of Rock Springs; a friend and companion, Claudine Ingram of Rock Springs, and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one son, Robert and his maternal grandparents, John and Ida Freeman and his paternal grandparents, Ernest and Carolyn Merrell. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 21, 1995 FRANK ZUPENCE JR. A mass of Christian burial for Frank Zupence, Jr. was concelebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 18, 1995 at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. The Rev. Charles Taylor and the Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A Scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18, att he Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Cliff Hansen, Ralph Dixon, Merrill Walker, Sean Walker, Dennis Faler and Darrell Scott. Honorary pallbearers were Alex Clark, Evan Williams, Dee Slaughter, Rudy Zupence, Jim Daniels Sr., Sasto Foianini, Jim Daniels, Jr., Rich Hiner, Jim Landeen, Loy Arnoldi, John Arnoldi, Danny Arnoldi, Adam Zupence, Matt Zupence, Scottie Burganer and Rich Canestrini. Zupence Jr., 65, of 1120 Thorpe St., Rock Springs died at about 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, 1995 at the Dry Hollow Creek, 5.2 miles southeast of the Currant Creek Ranch. According to Sweetwater County Coroner Dale S. Majhanovich, Zupence collapsed while elk hunting. An autopsy performed Sunday morning revealed that Zupence died from natural causes. He was born on March 11, 1930 in Rock Springs, the son of the late Frank and Mary Bozner Zupence Sr. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1948. He married the former Doreen Thomas in Rock Springs Nov. 30, 1952 and she preceded him in death on May 13, 1987. Zupence was a retired shipping supervisor for Stauffer Chemical Company and Rhone-Poulenc where he worked from September of 1964 to May of 1992. He was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, the Knight of Columbus and the Italian American Society. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Anna Marie and Mark Ashburn of Idaho Falls, Idaho; one brother, Fred Zupence of Green River; three sisters, Elizabeth Coet of Pinedale, Marie Walker of Lyman and Cecelia Kohl of Rock Springs; two grandchildren Doreen and Dylon Ashburn of Idaho Falls, Idaho; a special friend and companion, Laura Dixon of Rock Springs and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 21, 1995 THOMAS E. WILDE Funeral services for Thomas E. Wilde were conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, 1995 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18, at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were John Chipp, John Legerski, Alvin Barrass, M.B. Bessire, Art Parks and Roger Pulley. Honorary pallbearers were Mike Hruska, John Tarufelli, Keith Davis and Mike Legerski. Wilde, 70, of 127 Bellview Drive, Rock Springs died shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 2:35 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 15. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Wilde died suddenly. He was born on Nov. 2, 1924 in Rock Springs the son of the late Matthew and Elizabeth Reynolds Wilde. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He married the former Elsie Zembo in Rock Springs on Oct. 26, 1947. Wilde retired on Jan. 1, 1988. He worked as a driver for IML Freight Lines and Consolidated Freight Company in Rock Springs for 33 years. He was a member of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Elsie Wilde of Rock Springs; one brother, Robert Wilde of Rock Springs; three sisters, June Schultz, Caroline Majhanovich and Mrs. Henry (Norma) Telck, all of Rock Springs and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Wilde was preceded in death by one brother, Matthew Wilde, and two sisters, Margaret Cukale and Alice Wilde and one cousin, Ann Engstrom. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 21, 1995 EVELYN MARIE STASSINOS A mass of Christina burial for Evelyn Marie Stassinos was celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18, 1995 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 17, 1995 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Jim Stassinos, Ron Stassinos, John Stassinos, Chris Stassinos, Kayle Cross, Jim Daniel, John Fantin and Art Hamilton. Honorary pallbearers were Lenny Arnoldi and Carl Bogataj. Mrs. Stassinos, 62, of No. 26 Stassinos Ranch Road, North Rock Springs, died at 12 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 14, 1995 at her home. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Stassinos had been in ill health the past six months. She was born Sept. 8, 1933 in Lovell, the daughter of the late John H. and Evelyn O’Donnell Asay. She attended schools in Lovell and was a graduate of the Lovell High School with the class of 1951. She married Harry Stassinos in Salt Lake City on Sept. 29, 1953. Mrs. Stassinos’ hobbies were camping and cooking. She was a member of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church and the B.P.O. Elks Does. Survivors include her husband, Harry Stassinos of Rock Springs; four sons, Jim, Ron, John and Chris Stassinos all of Rock Springs; six daughters, Debbie Guillen, Barbie Henessy, Theresa Piaia, Mary Stassinos, Jan Levitt and Toni Stassinos all of Rock Springs; five brothers, Tom Asay of Forsyth, Montana, Jack Asay of Billings, Montana, Ken Asay of Pavilion, Ron Asay of Phoenix, Ariz. and Jerry Asay of Cody; two sisters, Betty Diekemper of Las Vegas and Carole Gibson of Kalispell, Mont.; 15 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Stassinos was preceded in death by one sister, Margaret Madsen, one grandson, Michael Theron Stassinos and two nephews, Mitch Asay and Paul Gibson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 21, 1995 NED LEROY TWITCHELL LYMAN—Ned Leroy Twitchell, 63, formerly of Green River died Oct. 13, 1995 at his residence after a short illness. He was born on Nov. 19, 1931 in Manila, Utah, the son of LeRoy and Mariah Twitchell. He was a veteran of the Marine Corps serving during the Korean War. During his working years Twitchell was an electronic technician for Hill Air Force Base. He is survived by two brothers, Frank Harris of Green River and Ronald Harris of Buffalo; and two sisters, Zola Lewis of Green River and Phyllis Jackson of Basin. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 28, 1995 BETTY RUTH KNOX Funeral services for Betty Ruth Knox were conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 26, 1995 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. The Rev. Russell Johnson of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion officiated. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs with military graveside services by the American Legion. Miss Knox, 81, of 812 Bushnell St., Rock Springs, died at 8:35 p.m. Monday, Oct. 23, 1995 at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Cheyenne where she had been a patient for the past week. A longtime resident of Rock Springs and former resident of Quealy, Miss Knox had been in ill health the past two years. She was born Aug. 27, 1914 in Salt Lake City, the daughter of the late Glen A. and Grace Edwina Johnston Knox. She attended school at St. Mary’s of the Wasatch in Salt Lake City and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1933. She attended the Colorado Woman’s College in Denver and the University of Utah. Miss Knox was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and of the Korean War. She received a European-African-Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon, a Bronze Star, a WAC service ribbon, a Good Conduct Medal, a Korean Service Medal and a United Nations Service Medal. She was a retired clerk for the Selective Service Board where she worked form ore than 30 years. She was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion and the American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24. Survivors include several cousins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 28, 1995 SARAH DANIELLE PATTON A Scriptural rosary for Sarah Danielle Patton was celebrated at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 20, 1995 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A funeral service was conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 23, 1995 in Glendive, Mont., with interment in Red Top Cemetery in Glendive. The Patton infant, daughter of Christopher Paul and Lisa Rae Greenfield Patton of 50 Reliance Road No. 25, Rock Springs was dead on arrival at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 5:47 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18, 1995. She was born in Denver on May 5, 1995 and was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Survivors include her parents, Chris and Lisa Patton of Rock Springs; one sister, Mikayla Patton of Rock Springs; one brother, Jesse Wade of Kentucky; paternal grandparents, James Vincent and Sharon Rose Patton of Hot Springs, S.D., and several aunts, uncles and cousins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 28, 1995 COYE LESLIE LLOYD MANILA, Utah—The body of Coye Leslie Lloyd was returned to Ogden for services and interment. Lloyd, 75, of Manila, Utah, died at about 3:10 p.m. Friday, Oct. 13, 1995 at mile marker 34.8 on Highway 530 South, 38.6 miles south of Green River. He was born Dec. 22, 1919 in Iowa Falls, Iowa, the son of the late Harold and Carrie Young Lloyd. He attended schools in Iowa Falls and was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II. He married the former Donna Slagowski in Manila on Oct. 25, 1981. Lloyd was a self-employed painting contractor who retired in 1977. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles and the B.P.O. Elks Lodge of Ogden, Utah. Survivors include his wife, Donna of Manila; three sons, Jerry Lloyd of Sunset, Utah, James Lloyd of Roy, Utah, and Steven Lloyd of Clinton, Utah; one daughter, Barbara Landers of Layton, Utah; one sister, Millie Pool, of Iowa Falls; 12 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and several cousins, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Lloyd was preceded in death by his first wife, Virginia; two brothers, Floyd and Gerald and one sister, Lena. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 28, 1995 DAN HARVEY COLLINS Funeral services for Dan Harvey Collins were conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25, 1995 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. The Rev. Walt Silveria of the First United Methodist Church officiated. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Edgar Collins, Fred Hutton, Willie Collins Jr., Bruce Collins, Hugh Crough Jr., and Mario Soto. Honorary pallbearers were Thomas Carter Sr., Harold Johnson, Amos Jackson and Hugh Crouch Sr. Collins, 86, of 1191 McTee St., Rock Springs died at 2:45 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, 1995 at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs. A resident of Rock Springs since 1951, Collins died following a lengthy illness. He was born Dec. 17, 1908 in West Blocton, Ala., the son of the late Daniel Webster and Minnie King Collins. He attended schools in West Blocton and married the former Ruth Ingram in Blocton on Jan. 16, 1937. Collins worked as a miner for the Union Pacific Coal Company at Stansbury and Reliance. He later went to work for the Union Pacific Railroad and retired in 1973 as a section hand-operator. He was a member of the United Mine Workers of America Local 7404 and the First United Methodist Church. His interests included hunting and fishing. As a young man he was a sandlot baseball player and he was a lifelong sports enthusiast. Survivors include his wife, Ruth Collins of Rock Springs; one son, Edgar L. Collins of Rock Springs; one daughter and son-law, Janis Collins-Hutton and Fred Hutton of Rock Springs; one brother and sister-in-law, Willie L. and Mary Collins of Rock Springs; two sisters, Leah Kate Starling of Pittsburgh and Hattie Lois Hernandez of Brooklyn, N.Y.; two grandchildren, Ruth Fredann Hutton and Windi Linn Hutton, both of Rock Springs and several nieces and nephews including Willie and Brenda Collins and Bruce and Teresa Collins. In addition to his parents, Collins was preceded in death by two sisters, Florence Collins and Katharine Arrick. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 28, 1995 ANTHONY R. MARTINEZ DENVER—Services for Anthony R. Martinez were conducted at Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery meditation area at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21. Martinez, 49, of Rock Springs died Oct. 13, 1995 in Denver at St. Luke’s Presbyterian Hospital following heart surgery. He was born Dec. 21, 1945 in Roswell, N.M., to Ben and Delia Martinez. He had worked as a truck driver for DSI Transport and Ward Transport in Cheyenne. He was a Vietnam veteran. Survivors include his daughters Angila Martinez and Anna Lowell both of Rock Springs; one son, Anthony Martinez of Rock Springs. He is also survived by nine brothers, Floyd Martinez in California, Ben Martinez in Utah, Jerry Martinez in Utah, Richard Martinez of Rock Springs, Thomas Martinez in Colorado, DeWayne Martinez in California, Lawrence Martinez, Robert Martinez and Michael Martinez, all of Rock Springs; sis sisters, Clarita “Christina” Simon in Colorado, Mrs. Joseph (Dolores) Cangianni in New York, Mrs. Steven (Benita) Mott of Sundance, Frieda Atwood, Mrs. Hollis (Patricia) Atwood and Mrs. Michael (Becky) Ranta, all of Rock Springs; two grandchildren, Lloyd Adams and Alanna Lowell; several nieces, nephews and great nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and one nephew. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 28, 1995 LORETA “RETA” TROUT RAWLINS—Rawlins resident Loreta “Reta” Trout died Oct. 22, 1995 in the long-term care unit of Carbon County Memorial Hospital at the age of 84. Born in St. Joseph, Mo., Nov. 19, 1910 to James and Alma (Estes) Newman, she was a resident of Pueblo, Colo., from 1947 until 1984 when she moved to Wyoming. She married Ralph D. Trout Feb. 14, 1927 in Missouri. Her hobbies included playing the piano and playing dominos. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Pueblo. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Eloise and Dean Thomas of Saratoga; son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Lou Trout of Stockton, Calif.; grandchildren Gary and Maria Thomas of Acton, Mass., Sharon and Chuck Cooper of Saratoga, and Bob Thomas of Rock Springs and five other grandchildren as well as 17 great-grandchildren; and one brother, Delbert Newman of Sacramento, Calif. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph, in 1966 and one sister, Cleta Usher. Cremation has taken place and no services are planned. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 28, 1995 ALBERT MAJHANOVICH A Mass of Christian burial for Albert Majhanovich was celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24, 1995 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Monday, Oct. 23, 1995 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Pallbearers were Bob Johnson, Dick Harris, Joe Kaumo, Tim Sheehan, Bob Dowdy, Rick Majhanovich and Mike Majhanovich. Honorary pallbearers were B.J. Jelaca, Kevin Kilburn, Roger Wisniewski, Matt Chollak, Leno Zadra and Joe Kruljac. Majhanovich, 60, of 1510 Lowell Ave., Rock Springs died at 12:05 a.m. Friday, Oct. 20, 1995 at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Majhanovich died following a lengthy illness. He was born Dec. 1, 1934 in Rock Springs the son of the late Robert and Mary Ivankovich Majhanovich. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1954. He graduated from electrical appliance schooling in 1955 after he was injured in a vehicle accident. Majhanovich was the retired owner and operator of the Al’s Appliance Repair Company. He was a member of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, the S.N.P.J. Lodge and the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Survivors include two brothers, John Majhanovich and Robert Majhanovich, both of Rock Springs; one sister, Mrs. Clem (Margaret) Dickinson of Gillette and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Majhanovich was preceded in death by one brother, Steve Majhanovich and one sister, Anne Jelaca. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 28, 1995 JOHN W. “JACK” NIMMO A Mass of Christian burial for John W. “Jack” Nimmo who died Oct. 19 was celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 23, 1995 at the Our lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A Scriptural rosary was celebrated at 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 22, 1995 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Michael Nimmo, Justin Nimmo, Terry Nimmo, Steve Taylor, Keith Taylor and Brian Bonomo. Nimmo, 65, of 1304 Liberty Drive, Rock Springs, died at 9:22 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 19, 1995 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient since Oct. 14, 1995. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Nimmo had been in ill health the past six months. He was born Dec. 31, 1929 in Gebo, the son of the late George and Elizabeth Ann McCabe Nimmo. He attended schools in Rock Springs and Reliance and was a graduate of Reliance High School with the class of 1947. He entered the United States Navy after high school and was stationed in Quonsett Point, Rhode Island on the USS Kearsarge. He married the former Shirley Hastings at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church in Rock Springs on May 26, 1951. Nimmo began working at Mountain Fuel Supply in 1955 and retired as the office manager for the construction section on May 15, 1987. He was a member of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church and the Fraternal Order of Eagles. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Nimmo of Rock Springs; two sons and daughters-in-law, Patrick and Beth Nimmo and Michael and Tina Nimmo, all of Omaha, Neb.; one daughter, Gail Nimmo of Glendale, Calif., and one daughter and son-in-law, Lori and Randy Hamburger of Park City, Utah; four grandchildren, Sarah and Justin Nimmo and Michael and Melissa Nimmo, all of Omaha; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Nimmo was preceded in death by one brother, George “Mac” Nimmo. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 28, 1995 JAMES WILLIAM WILSON THERMOPOLIS—Funeral services for James William Wilson were conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, 1995 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park with military graveside services by the American Legion. Wilson, 77, of 890 Highway 20 South, Basin, died at 12:00 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24, 1994 at the Hot Springs Memorial Hospital in Thermopolis. A resident of Basin the past two years and former longtime resident of Rock Springs, Wilson had been in ill health the past two years. He was born Nov. 29, 1917 in Brazil, Ind., the son of the late William and Esther Runyan Wilson. He attended schools in Rock Springs and married the former Jacqueline Brackney in Nevada Oct. 2, 1953. Wilson was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and the Korean War. Wilson was a retired maintenance man for Rhone-Poulenc of Wyoming where he worked for 13 years until his retirement. Survivors include his wife, Jackie Wilson of Rock Springs; one son, Kevin Dale Wilson of Rock Springs; three daughters, Shirlee Radike of Gillette and Karen Singleton and Roxanne Broyles, both of Rock Springs; one granddaughter, Jasmine Wilson; two grandsons, James Partington and Thomas Wilson, all of Rock Springs; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, 1995 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment will be in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Oct 28, 1995 JOHN “KROW” KORFANTA A Mass of Christian burial for John “Krow” Korfanta was celebrated at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25, 1995 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church in Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24, 1995 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Cremation followed with inurnment in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Korfanta, 91, of 915 Walnut, Rock Springs, died at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 21, 1995 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient since Oct. 19. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Korfanta had been in ill health the past several years. He was born Sept. 2, 1904 in Rock Springs, the son of the late John and Agnes Kochis Korfanta Sr. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1923. Korfanta was a retired coal miner and car inspector who worked for the Union Pacific Coal Company and Union Pacific Railroad. He later worked for many years for the Rogan Mortuary in Rock Springs. He was a member of the Brotherhood of Railroad Workers and the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. Survivors include one brother, Albert “Sonny” Korfanta of Pinedale; one sister, Cecelia Gatti of Rock Springs; two sisters-in-law, Mary Korfanta and Betty Korfanta, both of Casper; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Korfanta was preceded in death by three brothers, Joe, Frank and George Korfanta, and three sisters, Mary Conzatti, Ann Zuech and Kathryn Auld. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 4, 1995 EVERETT E. SKILES A mass of Christian burial for Everett E. Skiles was celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, 1995 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens. Skiles, 33, 620 Fifth Ave. West, died at 8:40 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 24, at the LDS Medical Center in Salt Lake City where he had been a patient since Oct. 22. He was born on Feb. 17, 1962 in Rock Springs, the son of L.C. and Julia A. Rodriguez Skiles. He attended school sin Rock Springs and was a graduate of the Rock Springs High School with the class of 1980. Skiles was a welder who worked for T.I.C (The Industrial Corporation). He was a member of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. Survivors include his mother, Julia A. Skiles of Rock Springs; his father, L.C. Skiles of Worland; one son, Stewart Skiles of Rock Springs; one sister, Stella Skiles of Rock Springs; one brother, Clemeth Skiles of Aspen, Colo., and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by one brother, Dallas Skiles, who died July 2, 1979. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 4, 1995 MICHAEL G. MCTEE Funeral services for Michael G. McTee were conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1, 1995 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs. McTee, 25, of 166 Foothill Blvd. No. 13, died shortly after being admitted to Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 1:50 a.m. Sunday, Oct. 29, 1995. McTee was born Feb. 27, 1970 in Torrington, the son of Joseph and Theda (Sue) Walker McTee. He attended schools in Rock Springs and was a graduate of Rock Springs High School with the class of 1988. He graduated from the University of Utah with an associate’s degree in art. He attended the University of Wyoming and Western Wyoming Community College. McTee was an entertainer for M.C.T. Enterprises. He was a member of the Wyoming Gunfighters Association. Survivors include his fiancé Candace House of Rock Springs and her daughter, Brittany; his mother, Theda (Sue) Knudsen of Rock Springs; his father, Joe McTee of Rock Springs; one daughter, Alysia McTee of Elko, Nev.; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Joseph and Linda McTee of Aurora, Colo., and John and Rebecca McTee of Rock Springs; his paternal grandfather, Joseph McTee of Rock Springs; his maternal grandmother, Freda Walker of Rock Springs and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Donald (Red) Walker and his paternal grandmother, Hilda McTee. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 4, 1995 FLORENCE PEARL DORAN Florence Pearl Doran, 95, of 1445 Uinta Drive, Green River, died at 6:25 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 25, 1995 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs where she had been a patient since Oct. 14. A resident of Green River for the past four years and former resident of Rock Springs and Pennsylvania, Mrs. Doran had been in ill health the past two weeks. She was born July 6, 1900 in Vandergrift, Pa., the daughter of the late Hugh and Rose Clever Cunningham. She attended schools in Vandergrift and married John Thomas Doran Dec. 25, 1920. He preceded her in death in 1978. Mrs. Doran was a member of the Lutheran Church. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Arthur (Beverly) Hilty of Rock Springs; five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Doran was preceded in death by one daughter, BeBe Russell, three brothers and four sisters. Her body was returned to Vandergrift for services and interment in the Greenwood Cemetery. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 4, 1995 CHRISTOPHER ARTHUR PORTER KEMMERER -- Funeral services for Christopher Arthur Porter were Friday at 11 a.m. in the Crandall Funeral Home, Kemmerer. Burial was in the South Lincoln Cemetery, Kemmerer. Porter, 31, of Bend, Ore., formerly of Larkspur, Colo., died Oct. 28, 1995 from injuries sustained in an auto accident. Porter was born Feb. 12, 1964 in Milwaukee to David Porter (formerly of Superior) and Particia Lange Porter. He married Ines Collins Dec. 8, 1984. He was employed by Olympic Auto Glass in Springfield, Ore., as a glazier. His interests were auto racing and outdoor sports. He is survived by his wife, Ines, and four children, Nathanial, Ashley, Brittany and Brendon of Nashua, N.H., parents David and Patricia Porter of Larkspur; sister and brother-in-law Colin and Juanita Philben of Parker, Colo.; maternal grandmother, Juanita Lange of Milwaukee; paternal grandmother, Ella Porter Daniel of Lyman; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Harry Porter and a brother, Kenneth Porter. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 4, 1995 RON GENTILINI Funeral services for Ron Gentilini were Thursday, Nov. 2, 1995 at 11 a.m. at Lake Hills Mortuary, 10055 So. State St, in Sandy, Utah. Interment was in Lake Hills Memorial Park. Gentilini, 52, died Oct. 29, 1995. Born Aug. 4, 1943 in Rock Springs to Frank Gentilini and Lucy Calligaro Gentilini, he married LaVonne Banks April 5, 1964. He was a letter carrier in Rock Springs, Sandy, and recently in Green River. He is survived by his wife, LaVonne, Green River; son, Kenny; daughters, Mrs. Scott (Renee) Rogers and Angela; four grandchildren; sisters, Caroline DeCroo, Worland, and Rosalie Fitzlaff, Salt Lake City; brothers, Frankie Gentilini, Worland, and Lawrence Gentilini. He was preceded in death by his father, Frank Gentilini and brother, Leonard. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 4, 1995 VALARIE FAY NEVILLE KAMANAO SALT LAKE CITY - Funeral services for Valarie Fay Neville were Saturday, Oct. 28, at 3 p.m. at the Brigham City 2nd LDS Ward Chapel, 420 South 800 West, Brigham City, Utah, Interment was in the Brigham City Cemetery. Mrs. Kamanao, 42, died Oct. 25, 1995 in Salt Lake due to an automobile accident. She was born Nov. 26, 1952 in Lovell, a daughter of Donovan P. and Val Neville Hales. She married Charles Durfee and they were later divorced. She married Joseph Kamanao in Manti, Utah, on Sept. 2, 1995. She was a member of the LDS Church where she had served in various positions. She had sung in the Salt Lake City Symphonic Choir. Surviving are her husband of Kearns; four children, Charles, Jenny, and Breanna Durfee, all of Kearns. Ranae Durfee lives with her father in Rock Springs. Also surviving are her mother of Brigham City, two brothers and two sisters, Thomas Neville of Los Angeles, Michael Neville of Brigham City, Dana Cannon of Honeyville, Utah, and Abbey Neville of Brigham City. She was preceded in death by her father on March 3, 1993. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 11, 1995 ANGELA T. ANGELOVICH A mass of Christian burial for Angela T. Angelovich was celebrated at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7, 1995 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 6, 1995 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Keith Nosich, Kenneth Nosich, Kevin Nosich, Paul Angelovich, Jeffery Angelovich, Adam Angelovich and John Josef Angelovich. Mrs. Angelovich, 83, of 920 Seventh St., Rock Springs, died at about 3 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 4, 1995 at her home. A lifelong resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Angelovich had been in ill health the past several months. She was born Jan. 8, 1912 in Gunn, the daughter of the late Michael and Ursula Adovnik Kozola. She attended school sin Yugoslavia and Rock Springs and married John S. Angelovich in Rock Springs in September of 1936. He preceded her in death on Dec. 5, 1969. Mrs. Angelovich wa a member of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church and the St. Monica’s Sodality. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, John and Judi Angelovich of Salt Lake City and Edward P. and Mary Angelovich of Rock Springs; one daughter, Monica Angelovich and one daughter and son-in-law, Joan M. and John Nosich, all of Rock Springs; four sisters, Mrs. Frank (Ann) Lebar and Mrs. Christina Booth, both of Rock Springs, Mrs. Joe (Justine) Naglich of Billings, Mont., and Mrs. Roy (Antoinette) Ames of Long Beach, Calif., seven grandchildren, Keith and Kenneth Nosich, Michael and Jeffrey Angelovich, Adam and Jon Josef Angelovich and Paul Angelovich; four great-grandchildren, Kevin and Brian Nosich, both of Rock Springs, Arielle Angelovich of San Antonio, Texas, and Alexandra Angelovich of Longview, Texas, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Angelovich was preceded in death by two brothers, Mike and Leo Kozola, one grandson, Kevin L. Nosich and one stepdaughter, Josephine Angelovich Smith. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 11, 1995 LAURA KAY RUSHING Funeral services for Laura Kay Rushing were conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 10, 1995 at the Monroe Avenue Baptist Church, 295 Monroe Ave., Green River. Bowman Perrin, evangelist for the Church of Christ, conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearers for Mrs. Rushing’s services were Jose Lucero, Ray Bartlett, Scott Jones, Larry Rushing, Steve Rushing and Michael Murphy. Mrs. Rushing, 42, of 435 Ironwood St., Green River, died at 6:12 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 7, 1995 at the South Davis Community Hospital in Bountiful, Utah, where she had been a patient for the past two days. A longtime resident of Green River, Mrs. Rushing has been in ill health for the past seven weeks. She was born on June 25, 1953 in Carlsbad, N.M., the daughter of Lawrence and Lillian Werner Sanders. She attended schools in Green River and was a graduate of Green River High School with the class of 1971. She married Jan A. Rushing in Green River on May 12, 1973. Mrs. Rushing was a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include her husband, Jan A. Rushing of Green River; her mother, Lillian Sanders of Rock Springs; her father, Lawrence Sanders of Escondido, Calif.; her tow sons, Aaron and Matthew Rushing, both of Green River; her brother, Larry Sanders of Stillwater, Okla.; her sister, Pamela Lejardi of Green River and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her paternal and maternal grandparents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 11, 1995 ROSE MARIE TRUJILLO DENVER -- Services for Rose Marie Trujillo were conducted on Thursday Nov. 9 at 7 p.m. and Friday Nov. 10 at 10 a.m. at Pathway Assembly of God Church, 133 South 27th in Brighton, Colo. Viewing was at the mortuary, 100 S. 3rd Ave. Brighton, Colo. Pallbearers for Mrs. Trujillo's services were her godson Jerol Arguello, Jr., nephews Michael Arguello, Gary Collins, Michael Fernandez, Damian Fernandez and good friend, Ed Lundstrom. Mrs. Trujillo, 45, formerly of Green River, died Monday, Nov. 6, 1995 at her home in Denver after a lengthy illness. She was born Oct. 26, 1950 in Rock Springs to Clarence and Clora Arguello of Green River. She was raised in Green River and attended schools in Green River. She graduated from Lincoln High School with the class of 1969. In 1969 she traveled with the Figurola Ministries throughout Nebraska. She moved to Denver in 1971 and took a job with US West. She remained employed with US West for 21 years until her death. Survivors include her husband, Ralph; her daughter and son-in-law, Christelle and Roman Cordova, and daughter, Francine, all of Denver; parents, Clarence and Clora Arguello of Green River; sisters and brother-in-law, Linda (Arguello) and Steve Romero, Pearl (Arguello) and Fred Boyles of Green River, Patsy (Arguello) and Gibb Wright of Denver; her brothers and sisters-in-law, Jerol and Gloria Arguello of Denver and Junior and Deb Arguello of Green River. She is also survived by many aunts, uncles, nieces, and nephews. She was preceded in death by her maternal and paternal grandparents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 11, 1995 ROBERT H. JONES CHEYENNE—Memorial services for Robert H. Jones were Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel of the Chimes in Cheyenne with the Rev. David Rockwood officiating. Jones, 66, of 3583 Hynds Blvd. died Saturday, Nov. 4 at United Medical Center-West in Cheyenne. He was born Feb. 2, 1929 in Rock Springs, and had lived in Cheyenne since 1959. Jones worked in maintenance at the Little Bear Inn for 15 years. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He is survived by his wife, Gladys Jones of Cheyenne whom he married in 1950 in Carson City, Nev.; two daughters, Linda Jones and Elaine Stephen, both of Cheyenne; his mother, Alice Erb of Cheyenne; two sisters, Lorraine Njos of Bellevue, Neb., and Dora Keeler of Chandler, Ariz.; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his father, Glenn Jones. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 11, 1995 MARY BLANCHE NETTLES ROBERTSON -Funeral services for Mary Blanche Nettles were Wednesday, Nov. 8, 1995 at 11 a.m. in the Mountain View Presbyterian Church. Burial followed in the Fort Bridger Cemetery. Mrs. Nettles, 81, died Friday Nov. 3, 1995 at her residence. She was born on March 27, 1914 in Robertson, the daughter of Isaac Calvin and Bessie Blanche (Vesey) Schell. Mrs. Nettles attended school in Robertson and Mountain View and later went to Steven Henager College. She worked at Hill Air Force Base during World War II and as a waitress in Lyman and a substitute teacher in Hulett. In 1947 she moved back to Robertson. In 1931 she married Lenard Roberts. They later divorced. On Sept. 18, 1945 she married Frank Wade Nettles in Wendover, Nev. He preceded her in death on Aug. 13, 1990. She is survived by son, Lyle Frank Nettles of Urie, daughter, Barbara Belle Hamilton of Mannford, Okla.; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her husband, Frank, an infant sister and a twin sister, Belle Porter, a brother, Calvin Schell, a grandson, James Duran, and a great-grandson, Jacob Noorda. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 11, 1995 GERALD FRANCIS “JERRY” DICKINSON SR. GILLETTE - Services for Gerald Francis "Jerry" Dickinson Sr., were conducted Monday, Oct. 30, 1995 at 1 p.m. at the New Life Wesleyan Church in Gillette. Interment followed at Mount Pisgah Cemetery. Dickinson died Oct. 25, 1995, at Campbell County Memorial Hospital following a long illness, emphysema. He was born Sept. 18, 1937, in Salt Creek, the son of Albert and Lois (Tyrey) Dickinson. He graduated from Riverton High School in 1956 and later attended the University of Wyoming. He married Jessie Inez Bowden in Gillette on June 29, 1958. They lived in many places in Wyoming while working in the family business, Dickinson and Sons Inc., building guardrails and fences for State of Wyoming highway projects. The family moved to Gillette in 1964. Dickinson was a member of the Order of the Moose, Lodge No. 859, Belle Fourche, S.D., and served as a 4-H leader in Campbell County for many years. In 1964, he founded Jerry's Backhoe Service in Gillette, serving the ranching and oil industries. He co-founded the J and J Mobile Home Park. Dickinson was active in agriculture, raising appaloosa and quarter horses, brown Swiss dairy cattle, beef cattle and sheep on a ranch north of Weston. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, William, James and Thomas; one sister, Emma Lou; and a grandson. Survivors include a daughter, Debbie Riggle; two sons, Jerry and Todd Dickinson; five brothers, Albert Dickinson Jr., Robert, Charles, Dennis and Kenneth Dickinson; a sister, Elizabeth (Boyer) Dickinson, and eight grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 11, 1995 CHARLES L. PERRY A memorial service for Charles L. Perry was held at Vase Chapel in Green River at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Nov. 8, 1995. Perry died Friday, Nov. 3, 1995. His sons and other family members were at his bedside in his apartment at the Villa in Green River at the time. Perry was a longtime resident of Green River until his retirement in 1980 when he retired to Kingman, Ariz. He resided there with his wife Edith until his stroke in April of 1994. After extended therapy in Flagstaff, Ariz., and Ogden, Utah, he moved to Green River in September of 1994 to be close to his family. Mrs. Perry stayed in an assisted care facility in Kingman in order to be close to her children. Born in Dexter, Mo., on Nov. 29, 1917 to John W. and Myrtle Vernon Perry, he grew up there and was raised by his aunt Isabelle. Just prior to the beginning of World War II, he enlisted in the Army, where he trained and cared for mules in a cavalry unit. With the onset of World War II his unit was upgraded to a mechanized unit and he served in several European campaigns. He was on a mountain side in Yugoslavia at war's end. Upon discharge from the Army and after a short vacation at home in Dexter, he began a quest for a job. One day while riding a train cross country from Missouri to California where he had been promised a job in the timber industry, he stepped off the train in Green River and noticed that they needed a cook in the old UP Beanery. He took that job and got one for his cousin who was on the train with him. Perry went to work as a pipefitter's apprentice in the roundhouse after the beanery closed and then after the roundhouse was taken out of service, he worked in the diesel pit as a pipefitter until his retirement. He met Shirley Butcher, a waitress at the Beanery, and they were married Nov. 4, 1946. They resided in Green River and had three sons. After 23 years of marriage, they were divorced in January of 1970. Perry married Edith Woods in 1970 and they resided in Green River until his retirement in 1980. He is survived by his wife Edith; his sons Robert and Rick, both of Green River, and Randy of Clearfield, Utah; a stepson, Al Myrick of Kingman, Ariz.; three stepdaughters, Bea Davidson of Westminster, Calif., Wilda Webb of Elsinore, Mo., and Bonnie Bergwin of Afton; and his former wife, Shirley Perry of Green River; nine grandchildren, Michelle Princen of Corvallis, Ore., Brandon Perry of Logan, Utah, Lavena, James Charles, Eulia, Francesca and Stephanie of Green River, and Joel of Clearfield, Utah, and one great-grandchild, Richard Princen of Corvallis. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 15, 1995 Finis Mitchell Dies Monday ROCK SPRINGS-- Finis N. Mitchell, 93, of 422 M St., Rock Springs, died at 8:20 p.m. Monday, Nov. 13, 1995 at Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River where he had been a resident since August of 1994. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mitchell had been in ill health the past two years. He was born Nov. 14, 1901 in Ethel, Mo., the son of the late Henry Reece and Faye Troutman Mitchell. He attended schools in Missouri and married the former Emma Nelson in Rock Springs on June 4, 1925. During the Depression, Mitchell owned and operated a fishing and hunting camp near Boulder. He worked for the Game and Fish Department stocking fish in the nearby rivers and lakes. He served in the Wyoming State Legislature for two terms in 1955 and 1957. Mitchell retired in 1969 as a carman for the Union Pacific Railroad where he worked for many years. He authored the book "Wind River Trails" and its first publication was in 1975 with the ninth printing beginning in 1993. He was responsible for naming many trails in Wyoming. A peak in the Wind River Mountain range is named Mitchell Peak after him. In 1977 he was awarded an honorary doctorate of law degree from the University of Wyoming. Mitchell received an award from the Federal Department of Agriculture in 1980 on its 75th anniversary. He received an outstanding achievement award from the Environmental Protection Ageny in 1987 for years of contribution to the Wyoming environment. On Feb. 24, 1989, the State of Wyoming declared the day Finis Mitchell Day. He was a member of the First Congregational Church and a life member of the Rock Springs Masonic Lodge. Survivors include his wife, Emma Mitchell of Rock Springs; one son and daughter-in-law, William R. "Bill" and Lynn Mitchell of Pinedale; one daughter and son-in-law, Anna Mae and Thomas Dew of Las Vegas, Nev.; one brother-in-law, Gordan Holcomb of St. Helens, Ore.; three grandchildren, Sandra Dew Snow and husband Dennis of Glendive, Mont., Alvin Mitchell and wife Dawn, and Devin Mitchell and wife Susan, all of Pinedale; three great-grandchildren, Daphne Snow Meyers and husband Mark of Fargo, N.D., Darren Snow of Glendive, and Miranda Mitchell of Pinedale, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mitchell was preceded in death by one brother, Dennis Mitchell, and two sisters, Mary Keahey and Jewel Holcomb. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, 1995 at the First Congregational Church. The Rev. Jeanny House will officiate. Interment will be in the Mountain View Cemetery with Masonic graveside services. Friends may call at the funeral chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs, Wednesday afternoon and evening until 8 p.m. and Thursday at the church one hour prior to services. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 18, 1995 WILLIAM BIRNEY MANNING A mass of Christian burial for William Birney Manning was celebrated at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, 1995 at SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. The Rev. Ray Moss officiated. A scriptural rosary was to be celebrated at 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 15, 1995 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Matt Moran, Steve Rygwalski, Joe Gaviotis, Mike Gaviotis Sr., Bob Porter, and John Rickert. Honorary pallbearers were Norm Willey and Mike Walker. Manning, 62, of 611 Central St., Rock Springs, died at 12:23 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 12, 1995 at the Sage View Care Center. A resident of Rock Springs for the past 26 years, Manning had been in ill health the past month. He was born Sept. 6, 1933 in Dickinson, N.D., the son of Gervase J. and Agnes E. Weber Manning. He attended schools in Dickinson and was a graduate of the Dickinson Central High School in 1951. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He married the former Marjorie Hamblin in Green River on May 17, 1969. She preceded him in death on June 14, 1986. He later married the former Cynthia Summitt in Brighton, Colo., on April 13, 1991. Manning was employed with General Chemical as a switch engine operator and recently retired on Oct. 30, 1995. He was a member of the Roman Catholic Church, the Fraternal Order of Eagles, the American Legion and the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Survivors include his wife, Cynthia Manning of Rock Springs; one brother and sister-in-law, Daniel and Ruth Manning of Omaha, Neb.; one sister, Pat Tusler of Terry, Mont., two sisters and brothers-in-law, Jean and Leo St. Michael of Cairo, Egypt, and Rita and Howard Fred of Dickinson; one stepson, Stephen L. Yonkers, Rock Springs; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and his first wife, Manning was preceded in death by a sister, Catherine Williams. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 18, 1995 FINIS N. MITCHELL Funeral services for Finis N. Mitchell, were conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, 1995 at the First Congregational Church. The Rev. Jeanny House officiated. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery with Masonic graveside services. Pallbearers were Matt Mlinar, Jim Mlinar, Tom Mitchell, Virgil Chabre, Perry Benning and Bob Massbert. Mitchell, 93, of 423 M St., Rock Springs, died at 8:20 p.m. Monday, Nov. 13, 1995 at Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River where he had been a resident since August of 1994. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mitchell had been in ill health the past two years. He was born Nov. 14, 1901 in Ethel, Mo., the son of the late Henry Reece and Faye Troutman Mitchell. He attended schools in Missouri and married the former Emma Nelson in Rock Springs on June 4, 1925. During the Depression, Mitchell owned and operated a fishing and hunting camp near Boulder. He worked for the Game and Fish Department stocking fish in the nearby rivers and lakes. He served in the Wyoming State Legislature for two terms in 1955 and 1957. Mitchell retired in 1969 as a carman for the Union Pacific Railroad where he worked for many years. He authored the book "Wind River Trails" and its first publication was in 1975 with the ninth printing beginning in 1993. He was responsible for naming many trails in Wyoming. A peak in the Wind River Mountain range is named Mitchell Peak after him. In 1977 he was awarded an honorary doctorate of law degree from the University of Wyoming. Mitchell received an award from the Federal Department of Agriculture in 1980 on its 75th anniversary. He received an outstanding achievement award from the Environmental Protection Ageny in 1987 for years of contribution to the Wyoming environment. On Feb. 24, 1989, the State of Wyoming declared the day Finis Mitchell Day. He was a member of the First Congregational Church and a life member of the Rock Springs Masonic Lodge. Survivors include his wife, Emma Mitchell of Rock Springs; one son and daughter-in-law, William R. "Bill" and Lynn Mitchell of Pinedale; one daughter and son-in-law, Anna Mae and Thomas Dew of Las Vegas, Nev.; one brother-in-law, Gordan Holcomb of St. Helens, Ore.; three grandchildren, Sandra Dew Snow and husband Dennis of Glendive, Mont., Alvin Mitchell and wife Dawn, and Devin Mitchell and wife Susan, all of Pinedale; three great-grandchildren, Daphne Snow Meyers and husband Mark of Fargo, N.D., Darren Snow of Glendive, and Miranda Mitchell of Pinedale, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Mitchell was preceded in death by one brother, Dennis Mitchell, and two sisters, Mary Keahey and Jewel Holcomb. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 18, 1995 PALMER M. LUND NEWCASTLE, Neb.—Palmer M. Lund, 74, died Monday, Oct. 30, 1994 in rural Newcastle, Neb. Services were Thursday, Nov. 2 at the Congregational United Church of Christin Newcastle, with the Rev. Ted Youngerman officiating. Burial was in the Newcastle Cemetery. He was born in Masskell, Neb., Jan. 10, 1921, the son of Olaf and Emma (Colbenson) Lund. He graduated from Masskell High School in 1939, then worked in trucking for 12 years. He married Elsie Martinsen on June 1, 1946, at Zion Lutheran Church in Masskell. The couple farmed in the Newcastle area from 1950 until his retirement in 1988 when they moved to Newcastle. Lund had served as county supervisor for two terms and was serving his third term at the time of his death. He was a member of the Congregational Church of Christ and served as a UCC trustee. He was District County II supervisor and served on the Region IV board of directors. He served on the board of directors for Heartland and for SIMPCO. He was a member of the steering committee of the Newcastle-Vermillion bridge, and a Newcastle-Vermillion Bridge Corp. director. He was a member of the ASCS county board, member of the NRA, and past noble grand of the IOOF Lodge. Survivors are his wife; one son, Rod, of Newcastle; two daughters, Sheryl and her husband Robert Anderson of Newcastle, and Linda and Carroll Fountain of Lincoln, Neb.; five brothers, Parker of Unionville, Ind., Donald and Peg of Rock Springs, Duane and Judy of Arizona City, Ariz., Conrad and Vi of Bradenton, Fla., and Llaurel of Lincoln; two sisters, Char Britton and Lynette and her husband, Ken Vajarsky, of Hometown, Ill.; seven grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Claire; and two sisters, LaVon Lund and Twila Olsen. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 18, 1995 ANTONE EDWARD BARTOLIC NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.—Services for Anton Edward Bartolic of 2516 University Ave., Newport Beach, Calif. 92660, were conducted Monday, Nov. 6 at St. Joachim Catholic Church at 10 a.m. in Costa Mesa, Calif. Interment followed the mass at pacific View Memorial Park in Corona Del Mar, Calif. Bartolic died Wednesday, Nov. 1, 1994 at St. John’s Hospital, John Wayne Center in Santa Monica, Calif., following a short illness of cancer. He was born Aug. 12, 1919 in Red Lodge, Mont., the son of the late Mike and Pauline (Baricivac) Bartolic. He attended school in Red Lodge until the family moved to Rock Springs. He then attended and graduated from Rock Springs High School. After graduation he worked for the mine in Winton until he entered the University of Wyoming. While attending the university World war II started and he stopped his education to join the Army Air Force. He served as lead navigator of Photo Fanny, a B-24 Liberator. After the war ended Bartolic moved to California where he worked for Lockheed Aircraft and Southern Calif. Gas Co. and attended night school and graduated from Loyola University in Los Angeles. Bartolic married Rita Marie Griley in Los Angeles on Nov. 24, 1949. He continued to work for Southern Calif. Gas until he joined Griley Security Freight Lines and a partner and co-owner. After many years with Griley Security he left the company to establish American Pacific Forwarders which has terminals in Los Angeles, San Diego, San Francisco and Dallas. Along with being active in St. Joachim Church, Bartolic was active with numerous organization and held offices in all. He held all offices with the California Trucking Association and served as president. He became president of the American Trucking Association and worked with Gov. and later President Ronald Reagan while holding offices in the two associations. Bartolic had many hobbies, his favorites being sports and traveling. His favorite places to visit were Red Lodge and Rock Springs. Bartolic is survived by his wife Rita of Newport Beach; one son, Richard of Corona Del Mar; four daughters, Mrs. Peter (Kathy) Niggeman of San Anselmi, Calif., Mrs. Kent (Chris) Pfeiffer of Newport Beach, Mrs. Felix (Patricia) Oroz and Mrs. John (Antonia) Riley, both of Reno, Nev., and eight grandchildren. He is also survived by three brothrs, Albert (Dora Mary) Bartolic of Newport Beach, Dick of Balboa Island, and Emil (Martha) of Rock Springs; two sisters, Mrs. John (Wilma) Pleich of Globe, Ariz., and Mrs. Fred (Margie) Magagna of Pocatello, Idaho; several close cousins including Mrs. George (Mille) Radosevich of Rock Springs, Mrs. Ray (Olga) Klepich) Cook of Absarokee, Mont., Mrs. Red (Rose Klepich) Ryan of Kansas City, Mo., and George Klepich of Red Lodge and many other cousins and nieces and nephews. Bartolic was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Olga Bartolic Mabry. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 25, 1995 PAULINE ELIZABETH DYETT Funeral services for Pauline Elizabeth Dyett were conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 20, 1995 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Tom and Cindy Cheney conducted the services. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens in Rock Springs. Mrs. Dyett, 93, of 1445 Uinta Drive, Green River, died at 11:40 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 16, 1994 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River. A former longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Dyett had been in ill health the past two years. She was born March 24, 1902 in Leona, Kan., the daughtero f the late Olaus Pearl and Mintic Roberts Snodgrass. She attended school in Kansas. She married William Dyett in Green River on May 14, 1922 and he preceded her in death on Sept. 1, 1972. Mrs. Dyett was a bowler. Survivors include several nieces and nephews including Joan Boschetto, Chuck Teters, Marilyn Lee and Gomer Sneddon, all of Rock Springs; Juanita Snodgrass of Colorado Springs, Colo., and James Ferrero of Green River. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Dyett was preceded in death by four brothers; one sister; her stepmother, Cora Snodgrass; and one sister-in-law, Clara Daniels. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 25, 1995 SONJA FAYE AULT Funeral services for Sonja Faye Ault were conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21, 1995 at the LDS Church, 1000 West 4th North St., Green River. Bishop Marty W. Kelsey conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Mrs. Ault, 56, of 610 Ironwood St., Green River, died Friday, Nov. 17, 1995 at the Cottonwood Hospital in Salt Lake City where she had been a patient for the past eight days. A resident of Green River since 1992 and former resident of Salt Lake City, Mrs. Ault had been in ill health the past year. She was born Feb. 5, 1939 in Rock Springs, the daughter of Rodney W. and Lillian Russell Rollins. She attended schools in Green River and was a graduate of Green River High School with the class of 1957. She married Alton T. Ault in Jackson March 7, 1992. Mrs. Ault was the co-owner and co-operator of Freeway Transmissions in Salt Lake City. She was a member of the LDS Church. Survivors include her husband, Alton Ault of Green River; her father, Rodney W. Rollins of Green River; two sons, Mark Nilson and Lance Nilson, both of Murray, Utah; one daughter, Terri Hagen of Murray, Utah; one brother, Russell Rollins of Green River; two sisters, Lee Ann Welstad of Green River and Charlene Logan of Layton, Utah; five grandchildren, Teisa and Jenna Hagen of Murray and Nathan, Markie and Mikayla Nilson, all of Murray and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her mother. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 25, 1995 SALINA RUTH MANNING Funeral services for Salina Ruth Manning were conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22, 1995 at the First Baptist Church, 171 North 3rd East, Green River. The Rev. Steven Todd conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearers were Elton Hermansen, Howard Campbell, Glenn Sadler, Larz Waggener, Robert Waggener and John Waggener. Mrs. Manning, 86, of 1440 Uinta Drive No. 6, Green River died at 4:32 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, 1995 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River. A resident of Green River since 1941, Mrs. Manning had been in ill health the past several years. She was born Oct. 28, 1909 in Monticello, Wis., the daughter of the late Jacob and Minnie Kellar Zuendt. She attended schools in Denver, and married John Hugh Manning in Denver Dec. 2, 1930. Mrs. Manning worked as a custodian for School District No. 2 from 1953 until her retirement in 1973. Mrs. Manning’s hobbies were doing jigsaw puzzles and working word puzzles. In 1964, Mrs. Manning was named mother of the year by the Fraternal Order of Eagles. She was a charter member of the First Baptist Church which was founded in 1944. Survivors include her husband, John H. Manning of Green River; two sons and daughters-in-law, Donald and Alice Manning of Tacoma, Wash., and Gilbert and Vivian Mannign of Wascca, Minn., two daughters and sons-in-law, Eleanor and Richard Waggener of Cheyenne, and Marion and James Sears of Boise, Idaho; one sister, Kathy Simpson of Sun City, Calif.; 18 grandchildren, 15 great-grandchildren and three nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 25, 1995 JOHN S. STENCOLA A mass of Christian burial for John S. Stencola was celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 25, 1995 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 24, 1995 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Bruce Clapham officiated. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Ray Overy, James Overy, Scott overy, Robb Michel, Steven Allen and Byron Zuehlsdorff. Stencola, 85, 10210 Clark St., Rock Springs, died at 4:50 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19, 1995 at his home. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Stencola had been in ill health the past several years. He was born Nov. 10, 1910 in Woodside, Pa., the son of the late Joseph and Rose Morava Stencola. He attended school in Pocatello, Idaho and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He married the former Carrie Chokic in Rock Spring son Jan. 11, 1942. Stencola worked as a coal miner in Reliance. He later went to work for Western Wyoming Beverage in Rock Springs where he worked for John Lucas for 23 years and Eldon Spicer from 1969 until his retirement. He was a member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, the American Legion and the Knights of Columbus. Survivors include his wife, Carrie Stencola of Rock Springs and one sister, Rose Sorenson. In addition to his parents, Stencola was preceded in death by one brother, Joe Stencola. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 25, 1995 MARGUERITE E. SISEMORE Funeral services for Marguerite E. Sisemore were conducted at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 25, 1995 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. The Rev. Tom Griffin of the First Assembly of God Church conducted the services. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Ronnie Sisemore, Duane Sisemore, T.J. Sisemore, Brett Sisemore, Michael Sisemore and Garey Lacey. Mrs. Sisemore, 68, of 202 Quadrant Drive, Rock Springs died at 6 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22, 1995 at her home. She had been a resident of Wyoming since 1946 and lived in Rock Springs for the past 10 years. Mrs. Sisemore had been in ill health for the past several years. She was born Nov. 16, 1927 in Rubcon, Ark., the daughter of the late Wilford C. and Cora L. Garrett McAtee. She attended schools in Owensville, Ark., and Fountain Lake, Ark. She married Marion R. Sisemore in Benton, Ark. on Dec. 20, 1944. Mrs. Sisemore’s hobbies were camping, hunting, quilting and knitting. She was a member of the Y.W.C.A. Survivors include her husband, Marion R. Sisemore of Rock Springs; two sons and daughters-in-law, Cmdr. Marion R. and Patricia Sisemore of Perth, Australia, and Marvin G. and Kathy Sisemore of Rock Springs; one daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Jim Tynsky of Kemmerer; seven grandchildren, Ronnie Sisemore, Duane Sisemore, T.J. Sisemore, Brett Sisemore, Michael Sisemore, and Robbie and Stacy Tynsky. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Sisemore was preceded in death by two brothers, Irwan R. and Sherman C. McAtee, and two sisters, Helen L. McAtee Spann and Gladys M. McAtee. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 25, 1995 FREDRICK D. SADLER DIAMONDVILLE—Funeral services for Fredrick D. Sadler were conducted Wednesday, Nov. 22, 1995 at 10 a.m. at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church in Kemmerer. Viewing at the church was from 9:30 a.m. to 10 a.m. There was a viewing on Tuesday evening from 4:30 p.m. to 5:20 p.m. Rosary was at 5:30 p.m. Interment was in the Kemmerer City Cemetery. Sadler, 59, died Nov. 19, 1995 at his residence. He was born Sept. 17, 1936 in Elko to Fred and Alice Borstnar Sadler. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 25, 1995 ED PALLANSCH FORT COLLINS, Colo.—A memorial service for Ed Pallansch was conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 16 at. Allnutt's Goodrich Chapel. The Rev. Bert Chilson officiated. Pallansch, 78, of Fort Collins, Colo. died Monday, Nov. 13, 1995 in Fort Collins, Colo. Pallansch was born March 14, 1917, in Sioux Falls, S.D., to Edward P. Pallansch Sr. and Marguerite G. Courtewancke. He served in World War II as a fire control officer on destroyers in the Pacific. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from South Dakota School of Mines in 1949. He married Elizabeth Webb on June 30, 1951, in Laramie. During the '50s Pallansch had lived in Pinedale, Rock Springs and Green River before moving to Fort Collins. He worked as a geological engineer in the oil exploration industry. He worked with Longs Engineering for 35 years, retiring in 1984. Pallansch was a member of the Elks Lodge in Rock Springs. He was an active member of the Northern Colorado Artist Association. During his retirement, he built a cabin and became an artist. He enjoyed traveling. Survivors include his wife, Betty Pallansch of Fort Collins; one son, Lee Pallansch of Loveland, Colo.; one daughter, Lisa Knapp of Fort Collins and one grandchild. Pallansch was preceded in death by his parents. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 25, 1995 BILL MASSA EVANSTON—A funeral mass for Bill Massa was conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 24, 1995 at St Mary Magdalen’s Catholic Church. Interment was in the Evanston City Cemetery. A rosary service was at St. Mary Magdalen's Catholic Church on Friday, Nov. 24, 1995 at 9:30a.m. Massa, 78, died Nov. 20, 1995 in Evanston. He was born on April 28, 1917 in Cumberland, the son of Pete and Isabelle Acolina Massa. He married Florence Lee Barrett in Randolph, Utah, on July 3, 1936. He was a member of the Catholic Church. He served in World War II. He was a member of the Eagles and American Legion. His hobbies were hunting and fishing. He is survived by his wife, Florence Massa of Evanston; son, Gary William Massa of Evanston; daughters, Darlene Beddoes of St. George, Utah, Diane Gunn of Boise, Idaho, and Judy McLean of Green River; sister, Emma Mackay of Salt Lake City, and Laura Sundberg of Evanston; nine grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one brother, Americo Massa and two sisters, Anna Roberts and Louise Grosso. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Nov 25, 1995 MARGARET KIRTS ROCK SPRINGS--A memorial service for Margaret Kirts was conducted Friday, Nov. 24, 1995 at the Fraternal Order of Eagles Hall, 88 North Second East, Green River. Mrs. Kirts, 47, of 290 North First West, Green River, died Sunday, Nov. 19, 1995 at the LDS Medical Center in Salt Lake City, where she had been a patient since Nov. 18, 1995 following a traffic accident. A Green River resident for the past nine years, she was a former resident of Rock Springs and Kemmerer. She was born Feb. 19, 1948 in Philadelphia, the daughter of Nicholas and Margaret McArdle DiFranks. She attended schools in Philadelphia and graduated from high school there in 1966. She married James T. Kirts in Big Piney on July 5, 1979. Mrs. Kirts was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles auxiliary. Survivors include her husband of Green River; her parents of Philadelphia, one son, Jimmy of Philadelphia; two daughters, Emily and Andrea both of Philadelphia; two brothers, John DiFranks of West Chester, Pa., and Joe DiFranks of New York; three sisters, Mary Lou DiFranks of Mystic, Conn., Claire DiFranks of Owen Mills, Pa., and Monica Pollack of Seaburg, N.Y. She was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 2, 1995 STEFFIE STETZ A mass of Christian burial for Steffie Stetz, 93, of 1925 Opal, Rock Springs, was celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29, 1995 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Bruce Clapham of SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic church officiated. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Pallbearers were Joe Faigl, Bob Faigl, Dave Faigl, Brad Faigl, Joe Faigl, Jason Faigl and Tom Faigl. Mrs. Stetz died at 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 25, 1995 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient for one week. She had been in ill health for the past several months. Mrs. Stetz was born on Dec. 26, 1901 in Velike, Lasce, Austria, the daughter of the late John and Stephanie Marolt Mayer. She came to the United States at the age of 12. She married Joe Faigl in September of 1919 in Bear Creek, Mont. They moved to Rock Springs in 1936. He preceded her in death on April 8, 1940. She later married John Stets in 1941. They moved to Cle Elum, Wash., in 1941 and he preceded her in death in 1974. Mrs. Stetz moved back to Rock Springs in 1985 to be with her family. She attended schools in Austria. Mrs. Stetz had been a resident of Rock Springs since 1985. She was a member of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church and the SNPJ Lodge. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Harvey and Mary Faigl of Rock Springs, one stepdaughter, Marian Lasko of Phoenix; five sisters, Mary Kraintz, and Gertrude Carlton, both of Everett, Wash., Sylvia Kinnamon and Veda Salo, both of Red Lodge, Mont., and Wilma Ratti of Billings, Mont.; three grandsons, Joe, Dave and Bob Faigl, all of Rock Springs; seven great-grandchildren, Stephanie Mullen, Brad, Joey, Stacie, Jason, Gina and Tommy Faigl and two great-great-grandchildren, Tyler and Cody Mullen, all of Rock Springs; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husbands, Mrs. Stetz was preceded in death by a stepdaughter, Anna Mae Lake, one brother, John Mayer and one sister, Tina Turk. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 2, 1995 BLANCHE ROSSER Funeral services for Blanche Rosser were conducted Saturday, Nov. 18, at the LDS Church, 1255 W. Teton St. in Green River. Brother Julian Sorenson conducted the services. Interment was in the Lyman Cemetery. Mrs. Rosser, 70, died at about 8 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 15, 1995 at the home of her daughter in Evanston. A longtime resident of Green River, Mrs. Rosser had been in ill health for the past several years. She was born April 7, 1925 in Mountain View, the daughter of the late Raymond and Maria Wilstead Bartlett. She attended schools in Mountain View and graduated from Mountain View High School with the class of 1945. Mrs. Rosser was a past visiting teacher for the LDS Church and had worked with the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County Auxiliary. Mrs. Rosser was a member of the LDS Church, VFW Auxiliary and the Rebekahs. Survivors include three sons, Randall Rosser of Tacoma, Wash., Kenneth Rosser and Rick Rosser, both of Evanston; one daughter, Sarah Taylor of Evanston; two brothers, Alfred Bartlett of Rock Springs and William Ruper of Riverdale, Utah; one sister, Ethel Potter of Green River; 12 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Rosser was preceded in death by a brother, Eugene Bartlett, and a sister, Edna Green. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 2, 1995 MONA CHEVALIER Funeral services for Mona Chevalier, 88, of 434 ½ Elias Ave., Rock Springs, were conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 30, 1995 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Russell Johnson of the Episcopal Church of Holy Communion officiated. Interment was at the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Jim Highley, Vernon Highley, Ron Clifford, Mark Oliver, Carey Poole and Brian Russell. Mrs. Chevalier died at 10:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 27, 1995, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient since Nov. 16, 1995. She was a lifelong resident of Rock Springs. Mrs. Chevalier had been in ill health for the past 13 days. She was born Oct. 9, 1907 in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late John and Hannah Fleming Highley. She attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated with the Rock Springs High School class of 1926. She married Frank H. Chevalier in Green River on June 1, 1929 and he preceded her in death Dec. 16, 1981 in Rock Springs. Mrs. Chevalier was a member of the Episcopal Church of Holy Communion, Royal Neighbors, VFW Auxiliary, AARP, Young at Heart Senior Citizens Center and played with the Kitchen Band of the Young at Heart Senior Citizens Center. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Frank and Barbara Chevalier of Green River; two daughters and sons-in-law, Wilma and Walter Bakka of Pinedale and Mona and John Starkovich of Thayne; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, three brothers and three sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 2, 1995 MATHILDA “TILLIE” F. COLETTI A mass of Christian burial for Mathilda “Tille” F. Coletti was celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 1, 1995 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30, 1995, at the Vase Funeral Chapel. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Sean Schraeder, Brett Schraeder, Eric Schraeder and Ross Schraeder. Mrs. Coletti, 77, of 421 Elias Ave., Rock Springs, died at 5:30 a.m. Monday, Nov. 27, 1995, at her home. She was a lifelong resident of Rock Springs. Mrs. Coletti had been in ill health for one and a half years. Mrs. Coletti was born Jan. 10, 1918 in Rock Springs, the daughter of the late Stephan and Anna Holji Kvasnak. She attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from Rock Springs High School with the class of 1935. She married Dominick Coletti in Reno, Nev. on July 10, 1942. Mrs. Coletti worked as the head housekeeper for the El Rancho Motor Lodge for 16 years and retired in 1980. She was a member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, the Eagles Auxiliary, and a member of the Croatian Fraternal Union of America. Her hobbies included crocheting and bingo. Survivors include her husband, Dominick Coletti of Rock Springs; one daughter and son-in-law, Patricia Ann and Richard Schraeder of Denver; five grandchildren, Sean, Amie and Ross Schraeder, all of Denver, Brett Schraeder of Whittier, Calif., and Eric Schraeder of Moraga, Calif.; five nieces and one nephew. She was preceded in death by her parents, one son who died in infancy, three brothers and one sister. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 2, 1995 ELWOOD CLARK ROBINS Funeral services for Elwood Clark Robins were conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 27, 1995 at the LDS Church Stake Center, 2055 Edgar St., Rock Springs. Bishop Ben K. Hansen conducted the services. Graveside services and interment were in the Provo City Cemetery in Provo, Utah. Pallbearers were Michael Venturino, Bryan Robins, Darren Robins, Scott Parker, Brandon Robins, Frank Ravarino and Mark Prysbylak. Robins, 83, of 521 B St., Rock Springs, died at 6:35 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 23, 1995 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County shortly after being admitted. A resident of Rock Springs since 1938, Robins died after a brief illness. He was born on Sept. 26, 1912 in Scipio, Utah, the son of the late Clark H. and Mary Marcella Johnson Robins. He attended schools in Millard County, Utah, and graduated from Millard County High School with the class of 1929. He attended the University of Utah. He married LaPrele Memmott in Provo, Utah, on June 10, 1940. Their marriage was later solemnized in the LDS Temple in Salt Lake City. Robins was the owner-operator of Robins Insurance Agency for the past 57 years. He was actively working until his time of death. Robins was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He held many position sin the church, including bishop and president of the Lyman and Rock Springs stakes. He was a member for many years and past president of the Rock Springs Lions Club. He served many years in an executive position in the Jim Bridger Council of the Boy Scouts of America. Survivors include his wife, LaPrele M. Robins of Rock Springs; one son and daughter-in-law, Craig E. and Norma Jean Robins of Rock Springs, two daughters, Cleone Justesen of Magna, Utah, and Camille Bennett of West Jordan, Utah; one brother and sister-in-law, W.B. and Rinda Robins of Salt Lake City; one sister and brother-in-law, Norma and K.L. Green of Holladay, Utah; nine grandchildren, Shawna Prysbylak, Michael Venturino, Tiffani Parker, Michelle Ravarino, Jennifer Loeffler, Bryan Robins, Darren Robins, Brandon Robins and Alayne Robins; three great-grandchildren, Casey Pryzbylak, Logan Pryzbylak and Alex Ravarino; and several cousins, nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Robins was preceded in death by a great-granddaughter, Nicole Camille Parker. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 2, 1995 ANNA G. SHALATA A mass of Christian burial was celebrated for Anna G. Shalata, 87, of 1445 Uinta Drive, Green River, at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 28, 1995 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. The Rev. Bruce Clapham officiated. A scriptural rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 27, 1995 at 154 Elk St. Interment was in Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Pallbearers were Bruce Turcato, Wayne Turcato, Randy Koloff, Ronnie Barnum, Charlie Barnum and Tommy Cudney. Honorary pallbearers were Blaine Hutson, Al Rizzi Jr., Don Rizzi, Cris Rizzi and Damon Hutson. Mrs. Shalata died at 4 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 23, 1995, at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center where she had been a resident for the past three years. A resident of Rock Springs since 1938 and former resident of Pennsylvania, Mrs. Shalata had been in ill health the past several months. She was born Oct. 10, 1908 in Swoyerville, Pa., the daughter of the late Joseph and Victoria Rolina Gula. She attended schools in Swoyerville. She married George Shalata in Swoyerville on July 10, 1929 and he later died on July 2, 1974 at Rock Springs. Mrs. Shalata was a member of SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. Survivors include three daughters, Nancy Barnum of Casper, Dorothy Hutson of Gillette and Anna Rizzi of Rock Springs; three daughters and sons-in-law, Georgia and Carl Koloff of Green River, Florence and Pete Turcato of Rock Springs, and Marie and Terry McDounough of Omaha, Neb.; one sister, Stella Kundrat of Trucksville, Pa.; 26 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; several cousins, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Shalata was preceded in death by one son, George Shalata Jr., two daughters, Irene and Elizabeth; four brothers and two sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 2, 1995 BOB RUNYAN ARTESIA, N.M.—Services for Bob Runyan, 60, 44 Franco Road, Artesia, N.M., were Friday in Artesia at 10 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church. Burial was in the Woodbine Cemetery. Pallbearers were Jerome Aguilar, Marion Baldwin, Bill Carpenter, Scott Runyan, Chad Maxwell and Kent Terry. Honorary pallbearers will be Ben Caudle, Claude Johnson and all employees of the First National Bank of Artesia. Runyan died at home Tuesday, Nov. 28, 1995. He was born March 15, 1935 in Denver, a son of Ernest and Winifred Price Runyan. He attended schools and graduated in Rock Springs and married June Luellen Lanz in 1957 in Greeley, Colo. He served in both the Army and Air Force. He moved to Artesia from Lander in 1979. He was a retired senior vice president of the First National Bank of Artesia. He was involved in Rotary, United Way, Scouting, Quarterback Club, the chamber of commerce and the American Legion. Survivors include his wife, June Runyan; stepfather, Jack Anderson, Lander; two daughters Kris Maxwell and her husband, Chad, Artesia and Kelli Terry and her husband, Kent, Cloudcroft, N.M.; one son, Scott Runyan, Annapolis, Md.; a granddaughter, Kelsey Terry, Cloudcraft. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 2, 1995 JOHN WILLIAM TOMICH John William Tomich, 70, of 1325 Sage, Rock Springs, died at 9 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 25, 1995 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County. A lifelong resident of Wyoming, Tomich had been in ill health for the past several years. He was born on May 13, 1925, in Glencoe, the son of John and Anna Knesovich Tomich. He attended schools in Reliance and Winton. Survivors include four sisters, Rose Doak of Rock Springs, Katherine Prosen of Casper, Mary Jean Payne and Anne Tomich, both of Tucoma, Wash. Tomich was preceded in death by his parents. Tomich was taken to Salt Lake City for cremation. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 2, 1995 JOHN S. STENCOLA A mass of Christina burial for John S. Stencola, 85, 1021 Clark St., Rock Springs was celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 25, 1995 at the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was recited at 7 p.m. Friday, Nov. 24, 1995 at the Vase Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Bruce Clapham officiated. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Rock Springs. Stencola died at 4:50 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19, 1995 at his home. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Stencola had been in ill health the past several years. He was born Nov. 10, 1910 in Woodside, Pa., the son of the late Joseph and Rose Morava Stencola. He attended school in Pocatello, Idaho and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He married the former Carrie Chokic in Rock Spring son Jan. 11, 1942. Stencola worked as a coal miner in Reliance. He later went to work for Western Wyoming Beverage in Rock Springs where he worked for John Lucas for 23 years and Eldon Spicer from 1969 until his retirement. He was a member of the SS. Cyril and Methodius Catholic Church, the American Legion and the Knights of Columbus. Survivors include his wife, Carrie Stencola of Rock Springs; a son and daughter-in-law, Buddy and Barbara Chokic of Bloomfield, N.M., one sister, Rose Sorenson of Las Vegas; two sisters-in-law, Liz Manley of Auburn, Calif. and Sue Schendel of Novato, Calif.; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Stencola was preceded in death by one brother, Joe Stencola. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 2, 1995 ROBERT SMITH MILTON-FREEWATER, Ore.—Memorial services for Robert “Bob” D. Smith, 65, of Rt. 3, Box 109-A, Milton-Freewater, Wash., were at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29, 1995 at the Trinity Lutheran Church, Ninth and Pearl, Rock Springs with the Rev. Jim Hennig officiating. He died Nov. 18, 1995 at his home. Smith was born March 5, 1930 in Lodgepole, Neb., to Carl and Leona Bauer Smith. He spent his childhood in Torrington, and graduated from Torrington High School. In the late 1940s he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. He received his honorable discharge in 1956. In June of 1951 he married Lois Jeffers of Moses Lake, Wash. The couple returned to Nebraska in 1952 where Smith worked at various construction and oil-related jobs. In 1961, he began a 30-year career working in northwest Colorado for Mountain Fuel Supply of Salt Lake City. He retired in 1991. Following his retirement, the couple moved to a small farm in Milton-Freewater where Smith returned to his favorite lifestyle of rural living. Smith was a member of the Missouri Synod Lutheran Church. Smith is survived by his wife, Lois; a son, Douglas Smith of Milton-Freewater; three daughters, Debbie Rodewald of Craig, Colo., Claudia Fyock of Park Rapis, Minn., and Beth Shorma of Rock Springs; a sister, Linda Derr of Lyman, Neb.; a brother, Joe Smith of Cheyenne, and 10 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Opal Foote. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 2, 1995 MARGUERITE E. SISEMORE Funeral services for Marguerite E. Sisemore were conducted at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 25, 1995 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. The Rev. Tom Griffin of the First Assembly of God Church conducted the services. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Ronnie Sisemore, Duane Sisemore, T.J. Sisemore, Brett Sisemore, Michael Sisemore and Garey Lacey. Mrs. Sisemore, 68, of 202 Quadrant Drive, Rock Springs died at 6 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 22, 1995 at her home. She had been a resident of Wyoming since 1946 and lived in Rock Springs for the past 10 years. Mrs. Sisemore had been in ill health for the past several years. She was born Nov. 16, 1927 in Rubcon, Ark., the daughter of the late Wilford C. and Cora L. Garrett McAtee. She attended schools in Owensville, Ark., and Fountain Lake, Ark. She married Marion R. Sisemore in Benton, Ark. on Dec. 20, 1944. Mrs. Sisemore’s hobbies were camping, hunting, quilting and knitting. She was a member of the Y.W.C.A. Survivors include her husband, Marion R. Sisemore of Rock Springs; two sons and daughters-in-law, Cmdr. Marion R. and Patricia Sisemore of Perth, Australia, and Marvin G. and Kathy Sisemore of Rock Springs; one daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Jim Tynsky of Kemmerer; seven grandchildren, Ronnie Sisemore, Duane Sisemore, T.J. Sisemore, Brett Sisemore, Michael Sisemore, and Robbie and Stacy Tynsky. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Sisemore was preceded in death by two brothers, Irwan R. and Sherman C. McAtee, and two sisters, Helen L. McAtee Spann and Gladys M. McAtee. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 2, 1995 MARVIN J. KRAMLICH LEHR, N.D.—Funeral services for Marvin J. Kramlich were Tuesday, Nov. 28, 1995 at 10:30 a.m. in the United Methodist Church at Lehr, N.D., with the Rev. Keith Rice officiating. Interment was in the Wishek City Cemetery at Wishek, N.D. Music was provided by Mrs. Susan Erbele as organist, with Mrs. Violet Buchholz and Mrs. Vickie Rudolph singing a duet. Pallbearers were Randy Ruff, Dean Rau, Ron Riffey, Marlow werth, Ryan Doerr and Barry Mueller. Kramlich, 56, of Lehr, died Saturday, Nov. 25, 1995, in St. Alexius Hospital in Bismarck, N.D. He was born Oct. 2, 1939 on the family farm north of Wishek in rural Logan County, N.D., to Adolph and Lydia Sukut Kramlich. He grew up on the family farm and received his elementary education in rural Hollandsworth School District in rural Lehr. He continued to live on the family farm and work the farm with his father and brother, Alvin. They farmed north of Lehr on the original Sukut family homestead. Following his parents retirement, he continued to farm with his brother until Alvin’s death. Kramlich married Violet Opp Oct. 18, 1970 in Eureka, S.D., and they recently celebrated 24 years of marriage. Kamlich was a former dealer for Cargill Seed Corn and most recently worked for Wishek Steel Manufacturing Plant. Kramlich attended the United Methodist Church at Lehr and was a member of the Wishek Eagles Club and served on its board of trustees. Survivors include his wife, Violet Kramlich of Lehr; his mother, Mrs. Lydia Kramlich of Wishek, N.D.; four sisters, Mrs. Della (Floyd) Ruff of Fredonia, N.D.; Mrs. Evangeline (Gerald) Mueller of Wishek; Mrs. Marlyn (Eugene) Roesler of Lehr and Mrs. Shirley (Joe) Robertson of Rock Springs; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Adolph, one brother, Alvin and a sister, Betty. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 2, 1995 DON BRADEN Memorial services for Don Braden, 73, who died Nov. 13, 1995 at the Northwest Hospital in Tucson, Ariz., were at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel in Green River at 10 a.m. Nov. 29, 1995. He was born Jan. 26, 1922 in Lemoyne, Neb., a son of David and Cora Gullion Braden. He grew up in Green River and attended Green River schools. Braden served in the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II in Europe as a bombardier. He worked for the Union Pacific as a clerk in Green River and Rawlins. Early in his career and later he worked for Lockheed in Burbank, Calif., until he retired in 1981. In 1979, Braden and Margot Jung were married in Cayon Country, Calif., where they made their home until moving to Tucson where they lived for the past three years. Survivors include his wife, Margot of Tucson; his son, Don of Stockton, Calif.; two sisters, Mrs. Albert (Berniece) Porter of West Jordan, Utah, and Mrs. William (Shirley) Roitz of Fort Bridger; and three brothers, Francis, Harold and David, all of Green River; three stepchildren, Katherine Nakanishi, Michael Nakanishi and Lester J. Nakanishi; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by one sister, Barbara Alice, and one brother, Howard. Cremation was in Tucson. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 2, 1995 JOE CRISPIN LOVATO DENVER—Services for Joe Crispin Lovato, 66, 5301 Troy St., Denver, were Thursday, Nov. 16, with cremation following in Denver. Lovato died Sunday, Nov. 12, 1995 at the Veterans Hospital in Denver after a brief illness. He was born April 25, 1929 in Greeley, Colo. He married Virginia Vila in 1949. He served in the Army and Air Force and was employed at Perlmack Realty. He later owned Lovato Realty. He was a security guard for Denver public schools when he retired in 1990. He is survived by his wife, Ginger; his children, Joe Lovato of Brighton, Colo., Becky Lovato and Tom Lovato, both of Rock Springs; grandchildren, Candy and Melissa Lovato, Springfield, Ore., D.C. and Pam Caswell, Denver; Joel, Davy and Jayson Caswell, Rock Springs, Neil and Johonna Lovato, Denver, and Jeremiah Lovato, Rock Springs; one great-granddaughter, Nicole Rose Lovato, Denver; sisters, Mona Gonzales, Pueblo, Colo., Jenny Silva, Pueblo, Julie Sanchez, Colorado Springs, Colo.; brothers, Frank Lovato, Florence, Colo., Silvano Lovato, Lamar, Colo., and John Romero, Colorado Springs, Colo.; numerous nephews and nieces. He was preceded in death by a sister, Lucy Cisneros of Salida, Colo. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 9, 1995 FRANCIS C. ELLWANGER Funeral services for Francis C. Ellwanger were conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6, 1995 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. The Rev. Bruce Clapham officiated. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park in Rock Springs with military graveside services conducted by the Wyoming Army National Guard. Pallbearers were Lester Dreben, Warren (Boone) Dreben, Brian Dreben, Doug Osborne, Larry Martinez and Warren Blalock. Ellwanger, 61, 1650 Dewar Drive No. 32, Rock Springs, died at 7:08 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, 1995 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs. A resident of Rock Springs for the past 23 years and former resident of Council Bluffs, Iowa, Ellwanger died after a brief illness. He was born June 2, 1934 in Scottsville, N.Y., the son of the late Lewis and Ruth Passy Ellwanger. He attended schools in Rochester, N.Y., and was a graduate of high school there with the class of 1952. Ellwanger was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War. He married the former Myrtle Santimaw in Tlaquiltenango, Mexico, on June 26, 1961 and she preceded him in death March 18, 1990. Ellwanger was a retired custodian for the School District No. 1 where he worked at the Rock Springs High School for more than 10 years until his retirement in June of 1995. He was a Christian. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Robyn and Troy Dunbar of Rock Springs; four grandchildren, Dustin Dunbar, Jacob Dunbar, Brandi Dunbar and Treylin Dunbar, all of Rock Springs; two brothers, Harry Ellwanger of Victor, N.Y., and John (Jack) Ellwanger of Rochester; two sisters, Dorthy Spence of South Carolina and Ann Kelelr of Henrietta, N.Y., and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents and wife, Ellwanger was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert Ellwanger and Donald Ellwanger, and one sister, Helen Stenzel. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 9, 1995 MAY JEANETTE SEAMAN PINEDALE-Funeral services for May Jeanette Seaman were celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6, 1995 at the Our Lady of Peace Catholic Church in Pinedale. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. Interment was in the Pinedale Cemetery. Mrs. Seaman, 82, of 23 East Lake Road, Pinedale, died at 1:21 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, 1995 at the LDS Medical Center in Salt Lake City. A long-time resident of Pinedale, Mrs. Seaman died following a brief illness. She was born in Cora Feb. 7, 1913, the daughter of the late William John and Ora E. Yarger Alexander. She attended schools in Cora and Big Piney and was a graduate of Big Piney High School with the class of 1931. She married Cecil K. Talmadge July 13, 1930 and he later preceded her in death. She later married George M. Seaman July 18, 1948 and they later divorced. She worked at the Cowboy Shop in Pinedale as a sales clerk and bookkeeper for many years. Survivors include three sons and daughters-in-law, George and Linda Seaman of Rock Springs, Phillip and JoAnn Talmadge of Kemmerer and Steve and Cory Seaman of Pinedale; one son, Kenneth Talmadge of Loveland, Colo.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Karen and Butch Preston of Vernal, Utah, and Joan and Gary Allmon of Roosevelt, Utah; four brothers, W.D. Alexander of Cora, W.F. Alexander of Daniel, Edgar J. (Oscar) Alexander of Rock Springs and R.E. (Bob) Alexander of Cheyenne; three sisters, Lolly Bryant of Riverton, Louise Troxell of Grass Creek and Dorothy Lucille Fear of Salt Lake City: 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Seaman was preceded in death by two children who died in infancy. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 9, 1995 REV. DAVID KREITZER PORTERVILLE, Calif. - Funeral services for the Rev. David Kreitzer were at 1 p.m. Wednesday at the First Lutheran Church, Porterville, Calif., the Rev. James Hallman officiating. Kreitzer, 83, Porterville, died Saturday, Dec. 2, 1995 in Porterville. He was born Jan. 6, 1912 in Russia. He married Norma F. Buls Nov. 30, 1937 in Seward, Neb. He was a resident of Porterville for the past 27 years. He was a minister in the Lutheran Church for 40 years, most recently at the First Lutheran Church in Porterville for nine years. He also was pastor at the Mount Olive Lutheran Church in Lindsay, Calif., as well as churches in Hastings, Neb., Rock Springs and other locations in California. He was educated at Culbertson High School in Nebraska and Concordia Theological Seminary, Springfield, Ill. Survivors include his wife, Norma F. Kreitzer, Porterville; two sons, John G. Kreitzer, Porterville, and David M. Kreitzer, Los Osos, Calif.; two daughters, Norma E. Townsend, Riverside, Calif., and Edith A. Looney, San Lorenzo, Calif.; two brothers, Henry Schaefer, Holdrege, Neb., and Alex Schaefer, Jerome, Idaho; one sister, Esther Carroll, Fort Lupton, Colo.; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 9, 1995 THOMAS E. PASSEY EVANSTON - Funeral services for Thomas E. Passey were Monday at 2 p.m. in the Crandall Funeral Home. Interment was in the Evanston Cemetery. Passey, 73, died Nov. 29, 1995 in Salt Lake City. He was born May 10, 1922 in Evanston, the son of Edgar and Bertha Mae (Oakey) Passey. He married Beverly Henricksen in April of 1947 in Evanston. They later divorced. He married Rose Henricksen on July 6, 1957 in Evanston. They also later divorced. He was a World War II veteran and a member of the VFW. He was a member of the LDS church. He is survived by six sons, Tom Passey, Lonnie Passey, John Passey, Nick Passey, Dale Ray Passey and Gary Lee Passey, all of Evanston; three daughters, Pamela Jean Warner and Christy Lynn Passey, both of Evanston, and Tara Smith of Toronto, Kan.; one brother, Dave Passey of Henefer, Utah; three sisters, Drucilla Lester of Bancroft, Idaho, Ida Mae Mickelsen of Soda Springs, Idaho, and Lilly Limb of Evanston; 10 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 9, 1995 CHARLES WILLIAM JUVAN KEMMERER - Funeral mass for Charles William Juvan was Wednesday at 10 a.m. in St. Patrick's Catholic Church Kemmerer, where the rosary was recited Tuesday at 7 p.m. Juvan, 86, of Frontier, died Dec. 2, 1995. He was born Dec. 20, 1908 in Red Lodge, Mont., to Maxmillion and Louise Zaebec Juvan. He married Antonia Marchek April 1, 1930 in Kemmerer. She preceded him in death Dec. 20, 1986. He worked as a coal miner most of his life. He belonged to SNPJ Lodge and was secretary for 43 years. He was a member of the Catholic Church and the United Mine Workers. He is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Bill and Lillian Juvan, Gary and Annette Juvan, all of Kemmerer and Donald and Marion Juvan of Riverton; two daughters, Betty Gratiski of Kemmerer and Paulette Juvan of Frontier; nine grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 16, 1995 STEVEN LOUIS BABEL A mass of Christian burial for Steven Louis Babel was celebrated at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, 1995 at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church. The Rev. Bruce Clapham officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8, 1995 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park. Music for the services was sung by Paula Kimel, Babel’s granddaughter. Jackie Waters provided the organ accompaniment. Mark Babel was the altar server and scriptural readings were by Tom Kimel, Gary DeBernardi and Judy Babel. Pallbearers were David Babel, Lance DeBernardi, Bret DeBernardi, Chris Sutler, Earl Wheatley and Rusty Noble. Honorary pallbearers were Jim Stark, Ron Kudar, Bill Crawford, Donald Gurwell Sr., Donald Babel Sr., Mark Babel, George Babel, Stephen Babel, Jim Druce, Donald Gurwell Jr., Darrell “Duke” Gurwell, Donald Babel Jr. and Steve Painovich. Babel, 83, of 813 West St., Rock Springs, died at 7:53 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, 1995 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient since Nov. 26. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Babel had been in ill health the past one year. He was born May 30, 1912 in East St. Louis, Ill., the son of the late Steven and Rose Sutler Babel. He attended schools in Pennsylvania and was a graduate of the Read Township High School with the class of 1930. He attended several police officers training schools. He married the former Evelyn Sue Harnish in Irvona, Pa., on July 9, 1936. The Babels would have been married 60 years next July. Babel was a retired deputy sheriff who worked for the Sweetwater County Sheriff’s office for more than 17 years. He was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, the Police Protective Association and the Knights of Columbus. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Sue Babel of Rock Springs; two sons, Gary Lee Bable of Saratoga and Paul Babel of Star Valley; one daughter, Mrs. Gary (Nancy) DeBernardi of Salt Lake City; one brother, Donald J. Babel of Lander; seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, Babel was preceded in death by his brother, George Babel and two brothers and one sister who died in infancy. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 16, 1995 DOROTHY H. HILLYER A mass of Christian burial for Dorothy H. Hillyer was celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 14, 1995 at the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A vigil service with rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13, 1995 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Ed Bowker, Wayne Yedinak, Steve Tomich, Andy Tomich, Bob Albert and Wayne Silvers. Mrs. Hillyer, 67, of 915 Walnut St., Apt. 102-C, Rock Springs died at 9:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 11, 1995 at Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where she had been a patient since Nov. 13, 1995. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Hillyer had been in ill health the past several years. She was born on March 18, 1928 in Quealy the daughter of the late Joseph and Mary Povh Tomich. She attended schools in Eden and was a graduate of the Eden Valley High School in 1946. She married Jack L. Edwards in Green River July, 17, 1947 and he preceded her in death on Sept. 15, 1971. Mrs. Hillyer was a member of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. John (Jacque) McCune and Brenda Harsha, both of Rock Springs; two brothers, Joe Tomich of Jackson and Carl Tomich of Eden; two sisters, Josephine Westbrook of Rock Springs and Barbara Crabbs of Denver; five grandchildren, Elaine Nitse of Pinedale, Christy Henderson of Green River, Warren Simmons of Green River, Eddie Bowker of Rock Springs and Mandee Clizbe of Rock Springs; four great-grandchildren, Paul Wyant and Heather Wyant, both of Green River and Marlene Bowker and Kurtis Bowker, both of Rock Springs; several cousins, nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Hillyer was preceded in death by one daughter, Marlene Bowker, four brothers, Jim, Andy, Ed and Steve Tomich and two sisters, Annie Naglich and Sandra Lawler. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 16, 1995 ELIZABETH MARIE LYARTIS PUEBLO, Colo.—A mass of Christian burial for Elizabeth Marie Lyartis was celebrated at 10 a.m. Monday Dec. 11, 1995 at the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway Ave., Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10, 1995 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment was in the St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Jim Mineheine, David Fedrizzi, Gus Lenzi, Ole Anselmi, Mungo Brown and Gerome Fedrizzi. Mrs. Lyartis, 89, of 101 West Grant Ave., Pueblo, Colo., died at 5:40 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6, 1994 at the Sharmar Nursing Home in Pueblo. A former longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Lyartis had been in ill health since 1988. She was born Nov. 14, 1906 in Cumberland, the daughter of the late George and Felicinia Bertolini Dagres Bianchini. She attended schools in Cumberland and Rock Springs and received her GED diploma in 1963. She married John Nick Lyartis in Kemmerer on Sept. 8, 1925 and he preceded her in death on May 11, 1963. Mrs. Lyartis was a member of the Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, the Catholic Golden Age, the Arthritis Foundation, the AARP Pilot Butte Chapter, the National Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW, the Pueblo Ballet and numerous Catholic charitable organizations. Survivors include one daughter, Phyllis Lyartis Crawford of Pueblo; one brother and sister-in-law, John S. and Virginia Dagres of Cerritos, Calif.; one sister, Carolyn D. Taucher of Salt Lake City, several nieces and nephews including Geraldine and Michael Archuletta and their children, Carrie, Stephanie and Lauren Archuletta, Julie and Gregory Taucher and their children, Melissa and Megan Taucher, Richard Dagres and his children, Kathy and Herman Bertolini Jr. Nitza and Nicko Lyartis of Greece and George Lyartis of Greece and several cousins. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Lyartis was preceded in death by her stepfather, Gus Dagres, and one son, John Lyartis Jr. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 16, 1995 ELEANOR ELIZABETH SMITH A mass of Christian burial for Eleanor Elizabeth Smith was celebrated at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 15, 1995 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 900 Hitching Post Drive, Green River. The Rev. Bruce Clapham officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 14, 1995 at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel in Green River. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River with military graveside services. Mrs. Smith, 73, of 390 Bramwell St., Green River died at 7:20 p.m. Monday, December 11, 1995 at her home. A lifelong resident of Green River, Mrs. Smith died following a brief illness. She was born on July 10, 1922 in Green River, the daughter of the late Carl and Edna Singent Evers. She attended schools in Green River and was a graduate of the Green River High School with the class of 1940. Mrs. Smith was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. She married Melvin Smith at her parent’s home in Green River on March 30, 1948 and he preceded her in death Jan. 18, 1976. Mrs. Smith worked as a cashier and clerk for several local businesses in Green River for many years. She was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Carl and Lee Smith of Omaha, Neb., and Richard and Lauren Smith of Ogden, Utah; one daughter, Mary Smith of Green River; one brother, Eddie Evers of Rock Springs; one sister, Patricia Sadler of Green River; seven grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by one sister, Mary Fransden who died on Jan. 26, 1995. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 16, 1995 CHARLES W. CUDNEY A mass of Christian burial for Charles W. Cudney was celebrated at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 11, 1995 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 900 Hitching Post Drive, Green River. The Rev. Michael Hellman officiated. A wake service with rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10, 1995 at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. Pallbearers were Terry Farber, Walt Mortimer, Rudy Cudney, Mario Martinez, Ruben Flores and William Kuckert. Honorary pallbearers were Tom Wall, Rick Terry, Michael Flores, Ventrua Salinas, John Flores and Ruben Flores. Cudney, 64, of 228 East 3rd South St., Green River, died shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County at 3:10 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7, 1995. A lifelong resident of Green River, Cudney had been in ill health the past eight years. He was born May 15, 1931 in Green River, the son of the late William F. and Thelma O'Massey Cudney. He attended schools in Green River and was a graduate of Green River High School with the class of 1949. Cudney was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He married the former Helen A. Flores at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Green River on Feb. 20, 1970. Cudney worked for the Union Pacific Railroad and later went to work for the General Chemical Company where he worked for 18 years as an underground foreman. He was a member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, the VFW. Club, the Fraternal Order of Eagles and the American Legion. Survivors include his wife, Helen A. Cudney of Green River; two daughters, Juanita Cudney and Thelma Sue Cudney both of Green River; four brothers, Robert Cudney of Sunset, Utah, Bill Cudney of Green River, Fred Cudney of Pinedale, and Arthur Cudney of Omaha, Neb.; one sister, Mrs. Carl (Patsy) Purdin of Green River and several nieces and nephews. The body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 16, 1995 BOYD WALLACE CURTIS MONROE, Utah - Funeral services for Boyd Wallace Curtis were Thursday, Dec. 14, 1995 at noon in the Neal S. Magleby & Sons Mortuary Chapel. Curtis, 84 of Monroe, Utah, died Sunday, Dec. 10, 1995 in Mayfield, Utah. He was born Nov. 28, 1911 in Salina, Utah to Lorenzo H. and Mary Grace Casto Curtis. He married Dorthea Marie Madsen, March 4, 1931 in Richfield, Utah. She died Oct. 27, 1939. He married Berniece Winget, March 13, 1941 in Richfield. She preceded him in death July 6, 1992. He is survived by seven sons and one daughter, Donald Curtis of Greenwich, Utah, Gordon Curtis of Shelly, Idaho, Calvin Curtis of Monroe, Utah, Mrs. Rudy (Lorna) Moeller of Rock Springs, Eugene Curtis of South Jordan, Utah, Douglas Curtis of Glendo, Allen Curtis and Fay Curtis both of Rock Springs; 23 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; two great-great-granddaughters; two brothers and one sister, Lila Novell Kelly in Missouri, Howard Collen Curtis in Oregon and Morris Hugh Curtis in Salina. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; son, Gregory Curtis, great-granddaughter, Kylee Curtis; nine brothers and sisters. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 16, 1995 NEOMA I. KOSS TOPEKA, Kan.- A mass of Christian burial for Neoma I. Koss was celebrated at St. Matthews Catholic Church, Topeka, Kan. Burial was in Topeka Cemetery. Mrs. Koss, 73, Topeka, died Thursday, Oct. 26, 1995, at a Topeka hospital. She was born July 28, 1922, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, the daughter of Melvin M. and Mae McLaughlin Steers. She married Bernard Koss in 1948, in Casper. He died April 26, 1986. Survivors include five sons, Fred D. Walters and James R. Koss, both of Topeka, Bernard O. Koss, Ontario, Canada, Chuck D. Koss, Waverly, Kan., and Robert T. Koss, Kansas City, Mo., a sister, Goldie Meyer, Salt Lake City; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 16, 1995 BRUCE K. GARRETT Funeral services for Bruce K. Garrett were conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, Dec. 8, 1995 at the First United Methodist Church, 1380 Hitching Post Drive, Green River. Funeral services were also conducted Monday, Dec. 11 at 1:30 p.m. at the Church of the Nazarene in Florence, Ore. Burial was in the Florence Cemetery in Florence. Pallbearers were Gill Levanger, Stan. G. Garrett, Mark McComas, Jim Martinez, Jim Anderson and Fred Boyce. Honorary pallbearers were Jerry Hansen, George Melo, Glen Hunter, Mike Gansker, Dea Cargile and Al Buschelman. Garrett, 37 of 356 Clark St., Green River, died at about 7:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 4, 1995 at his home. He was born July 8, 1958 in Florence, the son of Max and Georgia Savoie Garrett. He attended schools in Florence and was a graduate of Florence High School with the class of 1976. He attended Western Wyoming College for industrial arts and married the former Deborah Houghtaling in Green River on April 1, 1988. A resident of Green River for the past 17 years and former resident of Florence, Garrett was employed with the Texas Gulf Soda Ash Plant where he worked as a mechanic the past 15 years. He was a member of the Texas Gulf Soda Ash Surface Rescue Team. Survivors include his wife, Deborah Garrett of Green River; his mother, Georgia Garrett of Florence; four brothers, Matthew Garrett of Green River, Paul Garrett, Evan Garrett and Alex Garrett, all of Florence; one sister, Lee Ann Begley of Spokane, Wash., and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Max Garrett who died in 1970. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 16, 1995 MARY DRYDEN SOPER WEST RICHLAND, Wash.-- Memorial services for Mary Dryden Soper was Saturday, Dec. 9, 1995 at 3 p.m. at the All Saints Episcopal Church, 1322 Kimball Avenue, in Richland, with the Rev. Charles Christopher officiating. Mrs. Soper, age 61, of West Richland, Wash., died Wednesday, Dec. 6, 1995, following an extended battle with lung disease at Kadlec Medical Center. She was born March 7, 1934, to Harry and Elizabeth Dryden in Malverne, N.Y. She was a Tri-Cities, Wash., resident for 33 years. Mrs. Soper spent a number of years working for the Kennewick School District before going to work for Westinghouse Hanford. She recently retired from Westinghouse. She was a member of the Moose Lodge Chapter 1377 in West Richland and the All Saints Episcopal Church in Richland, Wash. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Betty and Bud Nance and granddaughter, Mindy, all of Waitsburg, Wash.; her son and daughter-in-law, Jay and Traci Soper, Jr. and grandchildren Christa Dawn Medlock and Jeremiah Soper, III, and great-grandchildren Whitney and Alexandria Medlock, all of Tri-Cities; and her daughter and son-in-law Susan and David Silovich and grandchildren, Justin, Salena, Candice and Nathan, all of Rock Springs. She is also survived by a brother, William Dryden, of Salem, Ore. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 16, 1995 ADELINE M. (LENA) ZANCANELLA CHEYENNE - Mass of Christian burial for Adeline M, (Lena) Zancanella was at 10:30 a.m. Saturday Dec. 2, at St. Mary's Cathedral in Cheyenne. The service was preceded by rosary at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Carl Beavers as the celebrant. Interment was in Olivet Cemetery, Cheyenne. Pallbearers were Jack Swanzy, Sean Swanzy, James Zancanella and Michael Diefenderfer. Mrs. Zancanella, 94, of 1563 Andover Drive, Cheyenne, died Wednesday, Nov. 29, 1995 at United Medical Center-West, Cheyenne. She was born Sept. 2, 1901, in Gilson Gulch, Colo. She had been à resident of Rock Springs and Superior from 1926 to 1947 and moved to Cheyenne in 1947. She was a homemaker. She married Peter Zancanella Aug. 24, 1919, in Idaho Springs, Colo. She was a member of St. Mary's Cathedral and the Cathedral Guild, Cheyenne, and was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary for more than 50 years. She is survived by one daughter, Helen Swanzy of Cheyenne; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband, Peter Zancanella, and one son, Ernest Zancanella. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 16, 1995 FRED EKLUND MISSION, Kan. - Fred L, Eklund of Pinedale died Tuesday, Dec. 5, 1995 at the home of his son, Larry F. Eklund in Mission, Kan. He was 65. He was born Aug. 8, 1930 to Laurence and Dorthea E. Eklund in Rock Springs. He spent most of his life living in Pinedale, where he grew up, attended school, and later started his own family. He married Elaine Wilson in August of 1954. Eklund's hobbies were fishing, hunting, hiking and reading. Survivors include two sons, Larry F. Eklund of Mission and Byron G. Eklund of Green River, and three grandchildren. At Eklund's request, a private service for the family only will be conducted. A gathering of his friends who wished to bid him a farewell drink was at the Cowboy Bar in Pinedale, Saturday, Dec. 9. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 23, 1995 MARGUERITE D. POWELL Graveside memorial services and interment for Marguerite D. Powell were conducted at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 19, 1995 at the Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs. Mrs. Powell, 81, of No. 19 Wardell Court, Rock Springs died at 4:54 p.m. Friday, Dec. 15, 1995 at eth Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, where she had been a patient since Wednesday, Dec. 13, 1995. A resident of Rock Springs for 50 years and a former resident of Superior, Mrs. Powell died following a brief illness. She was born on April 26, 1914 in Kemmerer, the daughter of the late David T. and Edith E. Butte Faddis. Mrs. Powell attended schools in Wyoming and was a Superior High School graduate with the class of 1932. She married Carl Powell, and he later preceded her in death. Mrs. Powell was a retired clerk who worked for Del’s Pharmacy and Bi-Rite Drug Store for 40 years. Survivors include her sister, Clara Baird of Rock Springs, and many friends. She is survived by many nieces, nephews, grandnieces, grandnephews, great-grandnieces and great-grandnephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 23, 1995 MELBA SYME ROLLINS ANDERSON PROVO, Utah—Viewing for Melba Syme Rollins Anderson was Monday at the Berg Mortuary in Provo, Utah. Funeral services were Tuesday, Dec. 19, at 10 a.m. at the Edgemont 16th Ward Chapel, 4000 North 650 East, Provo. Graveside services and burial were in Green River at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Anderson, 90, died Friday, Dec. 15, 1995 at the home of her daughter in Provo. She was born Nov. 27, 1905 in Cumberland, the daughter of Charles W. Rollins and Jane Syme Rollins. She was the second of six children. She was raised in Lyman. When she was playing girls basketball, she met Archibald Anderson and they were married June 20, 1924. Their marriage was later solemnized at the Salt Lake LDS Temple. She lived her married life in Green River. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served the church in several auxiliary positions, particularly the Relief Society Singing Mothers. Survivors include a son, Glen R. and his wife Doris Anderson of Ramona, Calif.; a daughter, Betty J. Hollingshead of Draper, Utah; a son, Fred and his wife Maisel Baker of Provo; a daughter, Kay and her husband G. Robert Fletcher of Provo; eight grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband and two grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 23, 1995 GEOFFREY EDGAR ORME Funeral services for Geoffrey Edgar Orme were conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 16, 1995 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. The Rev. Russell Johnson of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion officiated. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Keith Warne, Mike Wendorf, Dan Warne, Mark Warne, Chris Bonney and Larry Butcher. Orme, 75, of 1325 Sage St., Rock Springs died at 9:50 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13, 1995 at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Orme died following a lengthy illness. He was born Nov. 11, 1920 in Danesmoore, Clay Cross, England, the son of Edgar and Edith Mary Parsons Orme. His mother died at his birth and he was raised by his father and stepmother, Beatrice Nellie Arnold. He attended schools in England and Rock Springs and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II who served from Jan. 1, 1942 until Dec. 14, 1945. Orme worked as a miner for the Stansbury Coal Company from 1947 to Dec. 6, 1956 when he was inured in an accident. He was a member of the Episcopal Church of the Holy Communion and the United Mine Workers of America. Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Margaret Bonney of Denver; Mrs. Donald K. (Betty) Warne of Rock Springs and Mrs. Jerald (Pat) Butcher of Green River; several nieces, nephews and cousins. In addition to his mother, Orme was preceded in death by his father who died on Nov. 12, 1960 and his stepmother who died May 3, 1967. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 23, 1995 H. BEN MILELR Memorial services for H. Ben Miller were conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 22 at the LDS Stake Center, 2055 Edgar ST., Rock Springs. Bishop Richard Postlethwait conducted the services. Graveside memorial services and inurnment with military honors were in the Riverview Cemetery. Cremation followed. Miller, 65, of 1804 Elk St. No. 63, Rock Springs, died at 7:35 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 19, 1995 at his home in Rock Springs. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Miller died following a brief illness. He was born Sept. 2, 1930 in Shelbyville, Mo., the son of the late Jesse McDonald and Alma Laura Smith Miller. Miller attended school sin Green River and was a graduate of Green River High School with the class of 1948. He married the former Delma Jean Walker in Green River Dec. 20, 1952. Miller was a first sergeant in the Wyoming Army National Guard and his unit was activated into the U.S. Army. He served from Feb. 2, 1949 to June 12, 1952 during the Korean War. He started his first trucking job in 1948 with E.L. Bangerter and in 1955 he became an owner-operator and began to work in construction. In 1958, Miller went into a partnership with Sasto Foianini for Cream of Weber Dairy. He went to work as a truck driver for John Bunning Transfer Company in 1980 and continued employment there until his retirement in September of 1995. Miller was a member of the Wyoming Trucking Association and the VFW Club. His hobbies were hunting, fishing and spending time with his family and his dog. Survivors include his wife, Delma Jean Miller of Rock Springs; three sons, Ben Miller of Eunice, N.M. and Carl and Steve Miller, both of Rock Springs; four daughters, Susan Hirst and Judy Cassity, both of Layton, Utah, and Lisa Norton and Jenni Miller, both of Rock Springs; one brother, Dick Miller of Lake Havasu City, Ariz.; 12 grandchildren, Becky, Cody and Jesse Miller, Patrick, Derrick, Eric and Katie Cassity, Clair Hirst, Ray, Megan and Kevin Norton and Randy Russell. In addition to his parents, Miller was preceded in death by one brother, Don Miller; and one sister-in-law, Louise Miller. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 23, 1995 JAMES RICHARD BYNON BUFFALO --- Funeral services for James Richard Bynon, 71, of Buffalo who died early Monday, Dec. 18, 1995 at the Amie Holt Care Center were Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Adams Funeral Home Chapel in Buffalo with the Rev. Danny Francis officiating. Burial was in Willow Grove cemetery. Bynon was born Feb. 28, 1924 in Gebo to James A. and Ellen Gildroy Bynon. The Bynon family moved to Rock Springs where he attended schools. He graduated from Rock Springs High School in 1942 and entered the U.S. Army in 1943. He was trained as an airplane mechanic and was on the first B-29 to enter Alaska during World War II. He was discharged from the service in November of 1945 and moved back to Wyoming. He was married in 1947 in Rock Springs to Viola Hegedus and they made their home in Rock Springs. The family moved to Torrance, Calif., in 1953 where he was employed by Mobile Oil Company. In 1967 they moved to Kemmerer where Bynon was a heavy equipment operator. He later moved back to Rock Springs where he worked at the Bridger Power Plant. He was disabled in 1975 and he moved to Buffalo where he met and married Betty Gripp on Aug. 11, 1978. They made their home in Buffalo where he lived until the time of his death. He is survived by his wife Betty of Buffalo; two sons, Vernon Bynon of Lynwood, Calif., and James A. Bynon of Auburn, Wash.; one daughter, JoEllen Parsons of Hulett; his mother, Ellen Bynon of Eugene, Ore.; two stepsons, Jim and Mike Gripp, both of Buffalo; one brother, Gilbert Bynon of Torrance, Calif.; one sister, Dorothy Williams of Corvallis, Ore.; eight grandchildren, Sande L. Hendrickson of Superior, R.J. Bynon of Sante Fe, N.M., Aaron Bynon of Rock Springs, Joseph and Chelsea Parsons of Hulett, Guy and Ty Gripp of Buffalo, and Kaylin Pecolar of Rock Springs; five great-grandchildren, Rochelle Bynon, A.J. and Samantha Hendrickson of Superior and Colleen and Kelly Bynon of Santa Fe. He was preceded in death by his father. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 23, 1995 PETER P. KOCIK Peter P. Kocik, 81, of 1680 Mountain Drive, Rock Springs, died at 7:05 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 20, 1995 at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County where he had been a patient for one day. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Kocik had been in ill health for the past several weeks. He was born May 10, 1914 in Pittsburgh, the son of the late Peter and Mary Kocik. Kocik attended schools in Pittsburgh and married the former Phyllis M. Maze in Las Vegas, April 17, 1955. He was a retired roofer who worked in the construction industry. Kocik was a member of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Phyllis of Salt Lake City; one son, Dorian Kocik of Salt Lake City; three daughters, Barbara Sanchez and Carol Kuhn, both of Salt Lake City, and Sharon Burnside of Dallas; 16 grandchildren. In addition to his parents, Kocik was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. His body was cremated. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 23, 1995 LAVON MIRIAM EDGREN MESSIMER PRESTON, Idaho - Funeral services for Lavon Miriam Edgren Messimer were Wednesday, Dec. 20, 1995 at 10 a.m. in the Preston, Idaho, Eighth Ward 215 S. 200 E. with Bishop Neal Larson conducting. Memorial services were Wednesday at 3 p.m. in the Thayne Ward Chapel. Burial was in the Thayne cemetery. Mrs. Messimer, 81, Preston, died Monday Dec. 18, 1995 at home. She was born Dec. 15, 1914 in Ogden, Utah. She was the-second daughter of John and Miriam Harris Edgren. When she was 6 months old, they moved to Star Valley. She spent most of her childhood in Thayne. She attended Star Valley schools. Lavon met and was courted by DeVon Isaac Van Noy. They both lived in Thayne. They were married July 31, 1934 in Paris, Idaho. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Logan Temple in February of 1953. He preceded her in death in 1978. She married James Messimer Feb. 14, 1985 on Valentine's Day in the Mesa Temple. They spent their winters in Mesa and the summers in Preston. She served in many positions in the LDS church. She did crafts as well as quilting, crocheting, gardening, fishing and golfing. She went to Mexico, Alaska, Hawaii, Europe, the Caribbean and many places in the United States. She is survived by her husband, James L. Messimer of Preston; three children LaDon D. Van Noy of Tempe, Ariz., Lorna V. Linford of Evanston and Jolene Hunt of St. Johns, Ariz.; one sister, Dorothy Turner of Murphys, Calif.; one brother, Vernon Edgren of Pleasanton, Calif.; 13 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 30, 1995 JULIA “BABA” RUSSELL Funeral services for Julia “Baba” Russell were conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 27, 1995 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 26, 1995 at the Vase Funeral Chapel in Rock Springs. Interment was in the Rest Haven Memorial Gardens, north of Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Silvio Zancanella, Ben Taylor, Bob Bowden, Jamse “Willie” Wilson, Chris Jereb and Frank Jereb. Mrs. Russell, 82, of 721 Euclid Ave., Rock Springs, died at 6:51 p.m. Friday, Dec. 22, 1995, shortly after being admitted to the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County in Rock Springs. A resident of Rock Springs for the past 54 years, Mrs. Russell died following a sudden illness. She was born Dec. 21, 1913 in Tipperary, Iowa, the daughter of the late George and Mary Massick Balosky. Mrs. Russell attended schools in Williamson, Iowa and was a graduate of the Williamson High School with the class of 1931. She married William Harry Russell in Chariton, Iowa on March 25, 1933. Mrs. Russell was a member of the SS. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church and the American Fraternal Union. Her hobby was cooking. Survivors include her husband, Harry Russell of Rock Springs; one daughter, Mrs. Stanley (Mary Ruth Russell) Jereb of Rock Springs; one daughter-in-law, Louise Giessman of Salt Lake City; seven grandchildren, Mrs. James (Julianne) Wilson, Mrs. Wesley (Kathleen) Johnson, Frank Jereb, and Mrs. Ben (Susan) Taylor, all of Rock Springs, and Mrs. Bob (Kay) Bowden and Mrs. Kevin (Laurie) Boogart, both of Salt Lake City, and Elaine Beardshall of Las Vegas; 23 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and one niece, Barbara Jean Mitchelson of Rock Springs. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Russell was preceded in death by one son, Robert James Russell; two brothers, George and John Robert Balosky; two sisters, Elizabeth Henderson and Mary Wilson ;and one grandson, James Jereb. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 30, 1995 MARY AMELIA KIERNAN Funeral services for Mary Amelia Kiernan were conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 27, 1995 at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel, 263 East Flaming Gorge Way, Green River. The Rev. Jesse Ybarra of the First Assembly of God conducted the services. Interment was in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Pallbearers were Allan James Kiernan, Dale Edward Kiernan, Leigh Ann Fergerson, Cherie Doak, Tyler Doak and Joe Kizzier. Mrs. Kiernan, 89, of 1445 Uinta Drive, Green River died at 10:15 p.m. Friday, Dec. 22, 1995 at the Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River where she had been a patient for the past three years. A longtime resident of Green River, Mrs. Kiernan died following a lengthy illness. She was born Aug. 26, 1906 in Sunnyside, Utah, the daughter of the late Edmund and Gwendolyn Harris Carey. Mrs. Kiernan attended schools in Evanston. She married Leonard James Kiernan in Delta, Colo., Aug. 21, 1925 and he preceded her in death Nov. 29, 1969. Mrs. Kiernan was a retired clerk who worked for the Forsgren Dry Cleaners in Green River and for George Kalivas Grocery Store. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary, the FO Eagles Auxiliary and the Homemakers Study Club. Survivors include one son, Allan Lee Kiernan of Rock Springs; one brother, David Carey of Oklahoma City; four grandchildren, Allen James Kiernan of Green River, Leigh Ann Kiernan of Tucson, Ariz., Cherie Kiernan Doak of Laramie, and Dale Edward Kiernan of Portland, Ore.; six great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Kiernan was preceded in death by one son, Edward James Kiernan. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 30, 1995 ESTHER MULLEN WELLS Funeral services for Esther Mullen Wells were conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 28, 1995 at the First United Methodist Church, 1515 Edgar St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Roy Miller officiated. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Michael Kettle, Dean Lyon, Frank Angeli, John Krmpotich, Robert Smith and Tom Thomas. Mrs. Wells, 79, of 1304 Palisades Way, Rock Springs, died at 9:35 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 24, 1995 at the LDS Medical Center in Salt Lake City where she had been a patient since Dec. 20, 1995. A longtime resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Wells died following a brief illness. She was born May 31, 1916 in Superior, the daughter of the late John and Esther Mullen Kettle. Mrs. Wells attended schools in Lafayette, Colo., and Superior, and was a graduate of Superior High School with the class of 1934. She graduated from the Wyoming General Hospital School of Nursing in Rock Springs. She married Dale Wells in Rock Springs June 25, 1945 and he preceded her in death on Oct. 1, 1987. Mrs. Wells worked as a registered nurse at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County for 34 years until her retirement in 1978. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and the Rebekahs. Survivors include one brother, Johnny Kettle of Rock Springs; one sister, Mrs. Max (Margaret) Ogrin of Rock Springs; several nieces and nephews including Penny Blount of Rock Springs and Lisa Smith of Corvallis, Ore. In addition to her parents and husband, Mrs. Wells was preceded in death by four sisters, Ruby Adams, Sarah Addy, Laura Pritchard, and Luella Kettle; and one brother, Kenneth Kettle. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 30, 1995 HAROLD E. JOHNSON JR. Funeral services for Harold E. Johnson Jr. were conducted at 1:30 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 28, 1995 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. Interment was in the Paul J. Wataha Memorial Park in Rock Springs. Pallbearers were Moses Martinez, Lyle Armstrong, Ron Petro, Ken Ward, Dennis Barbero and Roger Merrell. Honorary pallbearers were Jerry Georgis, Lee Hughs, Larry Fanelli and Edgar Collins. Johnson, 62, of 810 Range Road, Rock Springs, died at 10:10 p.m. Monday, Dec. 25, 1995 at his home in Rock Springs. A resident of Rock Springs for the past 32 years, Johnson had been in ill health for the past several years. He was born in Arkadelphia, Ark., the son of the late Raymond and Ida Booker Johnson. He attended school sin Oakland, Calif. and graduated from high school in Oakland. He attended the University of Oakland in Oakland and graduated with a degree in electronics engineering. He married the former Dessie Bee Richards Gray in Malvern, Ark., on Oct. 1, 1977, and she preceded him in death on Jan. 25, 1979. He later married the former Evelyn M. Morrow in Reno, Nev., on Dec. 31, 1982. Johnson was a retired United States Army veteran of the Korean War and the Vietnam War. He was the owner and operator of M and D Color TV Repair. He was a member of the Roman Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn of Rock Springs; one stepson, Delbert Gray of Rock Springs; five stepdaughters, Barbara Gandy, Gloria Moss, Ruby Tullock and Emma Glaze, all of Rock Springs and Glenda Sue Datta of Fairfax, Va.; 15 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 30, 1995 ELIGIO ERNESTO “ERNIE” SALAZAR RIVERTON - A mass of Christian burial for Eligio Ernesto "Ernie" Salazar was celebrated at noon Saturday, Dec. 23, 1995 at St. Margaret's Catholic Church, East Fremont and Seventh Street, Riverton. The Rev. William Espenshade officiated. A scriptural rosary was celebrated at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 22, 1995 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. The Rev. Fred Wendel officiated. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery in Riverton with military graveside services. Salazar, 47, of 105 Hutchinson Road, Riverton died at about 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 20, 1995 on County Road 23, 10 miles north of Wamsutter. A resident of Riverton for nine years and former resident of Rock Springs and Superior, Salazar died instantly from injuries he sustained in an auto accident. He was born Sept. 12, 1948 in Del Norte, Colo., the son of Leopoldo and Marcella Garcia Salazar. Salazar attended schools in Rock Springs and Superior and was a Rock Springs High School graduate with the class of 1968. He married the former Beatrice Randall in Rock Springs on June 12, 1971. Salazar was a U.S. Army veteran who served in the Vietnam War for two tours of duty. He was a floorhand who worked for Exeter Drilling for the past six years. Salazar was a member of the St. Margaret's Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Beatrice of Riverton; his parents, Leo and Marcella Salazar of Rock Springs; two sons, Carlos and Mario Salazar, both of Riverton; one brother, Gilbert Salazar of Rock Springs; three sisters, Ruth Mary Ann Purviance, Edna Arndt and Bernadette Keller, all of Rock Springs; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 30, 1995 DONALD KENT “SKIP” GOHEEN RIVERTON—Funeral services for Donald Kent “Skip” Goheen were conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 23, 1995 at the Davis Funeral Home, 2203 West Main and Davis Lane, Riverton. The Rev. Earl Detwiler conducted the services. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery in Riverton. Goheen, 33, of Riverton, died at about 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 20, 1995 on County Road 23, 10 miles north of Wamsutter. He was born March 20, 1962 in Sascbo, Japan, the son of Donald Carl and Michaelea M. Vogelsang Goheen. He married the former Dianna Carr. He worked as a motorman in oilfield exploration. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 30, 1995 FRANCIS A. CONNOR RAWLINS -- Funeral services for Francis Connor were at St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Rawlins, Saturday, Dec. 23, at 10 a.m. Interment was in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Rosary was at Rostad Mortuary Friday, Dec. 22. Pallbearers were Tony Campman, John Maffoni Skip O'Melia, Pat O'Toole, Mike Potter and Ronnie Ronick. Honorary pallbearers were Larry Krysl, Al Lokanc, Pete Mitchell, Jimmy Reese, George Salisbury and Ray Venta. Eulogy was given by Skip O'Melia. Longtime Rawlins resident Connor, 72, died Thursday, Dec. 21, 1995 at Carbon County Memorial Hospital. Connor was born July 6, 1923 to Roy and Ida (Signorelli) Connor in Rock Springs. He attended schools in Rock Springs and graduated from high school there in 1941. He competed in athletics. Connor received his B.A. in secondary education and his M.A. in administration from the University of Wyoming where he played guard for the Wyoming Cowboy football team. Connor served in the European Theater in World War II with the 668th Battalion of the Army Corps of Engineers. He spent his entire professional career with the Rawlins Public School System and Carbon County School District No. 1. He taught and coached football and track at Rawlins High School. He served as principal at Baggs for one year and finished his career as an elementary physical education teacher. Connor's honors included induction into the Wyoming Coaches Hall of Fame, past president of the University of Wyoming Alumni Association, and Track Coach of the Year in 1968. He coached state champion track teams in 1955, 1956 and 1957. Several of his teams also played for state football championships. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Donna Ayer Connor; sister, Jeanne Potter; numerous nieces and nephews; and goddaughter Meghan O'Toole. Connor was preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Jack and Billy. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 30, 1995 FAYE M. PARKER CASPER - Vigil service for Faye M. Parker was conducted Friday at 7 p.m. at Memorial Chapel Funeral Home, Casper. Memorial mass was at noon Saturday at St. Anthony's Catholic Church, Monsignor James O'Neill officiated. Interment was in the Oregon Trail Veterans Cemetery. Mrs. Parker, 63, Casper, died Wednesday, Dec. 20, 1995 at her home in Casper. She was born Aug. 8, 1932 in Newcastle, a daughter of John and Matilda E. (White) Adams. She lived in Lawton, Okla., Rock Springs, Riverton, Powell, Billings, Mont., Farmington, N.M., Evansville, Ind., Deluth, Minn., Denver and Casper. She married Alton Ace Parker July 19, 1952 in Lawton. She worked in the home and as a dental and medical administrator and telephone operator. She did work in the breast cancer field and with the Casper Petroleum Club Ladies Organization. She was on the board of the Casper Wildcatters Golf Tournament. Survivors include her husband of Casper; a son, Craig Parker, Casper; a daughter, Jill Seyedian, Parker, Colo.; brothers, Harvey Adams, Powell, and Alvin Adams, Benicia, Calif., a sister, Mary Avery, Chadron, Neb.; daughters-in-law, Dee Anne Parker, Casper, and Mary Vrooman, Laramie; grandchildren, Todd Parker, Matt Parker and Russ Parker, all of Casper, Andrew Parker and Sarah Parker, Laramie, and Michael Seyedian, Ryan Seyedian and Kyle Seyedian, of Parker. She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Irene, and a son, Rockne. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 30, 1995 OLIVE M. RICHARDS OGDEN, Utah-- Funeral services for Olive M. Richards were conducted Friday, Dec. 29, 10:00 a.m. at Elim Lutheran Church, 575 23rd St., Ogden, with the Rev. Karl Kruse officiating. Interment was in Leavitt's Aultorest Memorial Park, Ogden. Mrs. Richards, 78, died Monday, Dec. 25, 1995 at her home in Ogden, Utah, of cancer. She was born May 6, 1917 in Independence, Kan., the daughter of Frank Lazerne and Pearl Elizabeth Welch Bates. She was the eldest of 11 children. She was reared and educated in Mesa, Colo. She married Raymond A. Richards in Grand Junction, Colo., on Nov. 21, 1937. She was a member of Elim Lutheran Church where she taught Sunday school for more than 20 years. Her hobbies included reading. She is survived by one son and one daughter, Ray and his wife Sharon Richards of Rock Springs, and Joyce and her husband Dale Toone of Pleasant View, Utah. Also surviving are two brothers and four sisters, Harold Bates, Edmonds, Kansas; Leon Bates, Edmonds; Judy Bates, Burlington, Colo.; Mrs. Ike (Helen) McCune, Grand Junction; Mrs. Vernon (Betty) Smiley, Layton, Utah; Mrs. Francis (Dollie) Smiley, Layton; four grandchildren, Brett Toone, Mrs. John (Kara) Conroy, Rachelle Richards and Cameron Richards; and two great-grandchildren, Austin Toone and Megan Conroy. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Richards, Nov. 18. 1987. Also preceding her in death were four brothers. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 30, 1995 DEBORAH S. SMITH EVANSTON -- Memorial services for Deborah S. Smith were conducted Wednesday, Dec. 27 at 5:30 p.m. at the Union Presbyterian Church in Evanston. A celebration of her life followed at the Beeman-Cashin Building. Pursuant to her request, her body was cremated and her ashes will be scattered at a place of special meaning to her. Mrs. Smith, 41, died Saturday, Dec. 23, 1995 at LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City after a battle with severe complications arising from breast cancer. Mrs. Smith was born in Lansing, Mich., to Don and Sally Stroud on June 1, 1954. She was the oldest of five children. She was valedictorian of the class of 1972 of Eisenhower High School, Rialto, Calif. She graduated from the University of Wyoming in 1976 with a degree in international relations, and later became a certified public accountant. She was a member of the Pi Beta Phi Sorority. She met Scott W. Smith when they were both teaching a political science class at the University of Wyoming and they were wed Dec. 17, 1977, in Laramie. They moved to Evanston in 1981, where she worked for many years as a CPA. She worked as an accountant and director of the Uinta Senior Citizens. She was a founding board member of the original Youth Alternative Home Association. She served many years on the board of directors of the Evanston Housing Authority. She was an active member of the Union Presbyterian Church, Clark Elementary PTA, A.Y.S.O. youth soccer, P.E.O. Sisterhood, and Bear River Runners. She was also involved in numerous community services and activities and her hobby was running. She spent many miles and hours running with her husband and friends and successfully completed several marathons. She often read to her children. Her hobbies also included skiing, hiking and traveling. The North Shore of the Island of Kauai was one of her favorite places. Survivors include her husband, Scott, son Matthew, 10, and daughter Allison, 9, of Evanston; parents, retired Air Force Lt. Col. Donald and Sarah "Sally" Stroud of Fairborn, Ohio; brothers Michael Stroud of Evanston and Mark Stroud of Fairborn; sisters Janice Sherman of Talala, Okla., and Marjorie Allen of Eielson AFB, Alaska; grandfather Cadwell Stroud of Lansing, Mich.; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 30, 1995 MARGARET L. SPENCER LEWELLEN, Neb.-Funeral services for Margaret L. Spencer were conducted Friday, Dec. 29, 1995 at 10 a.m. at the Lemoyne Presbyterian Church in Lemoyne with Duane Dunwoody officiating. Burial was in the Ash Hollow cemetery at Lewellen. Mrs. Spencer, 64, of Lewellen, Neb. died Thursday, Dec. 21, 1995 at the North Arkansas Medical Center in Harrison, Ark. She was born Dec. 18, 1931 in Sterling, Colo., to William F. and Ina Pauline Bowman Kauder. She lived her early years in Sterling and attended school in the Sterling school system. She married V.E. Gene Spencer on July 8, 1958 at Raton, N.M. They had five children, Mrs. Jerry (Pamela) Cullip of Ovid, Colo.; Dixie L. Adams of Lewellen; Mrs. Bruce (Penny) Ray of Denver; Mrs. Bill (Kay) Gil of Rock Springs, and one son, Brett E. Spencer of Rock Springs. As her husband worked in the oil field, she had lived in Sterling, Rock Springs, and returned to Sterling in 1984 where she lived until retirement in 1991. At that time they moved to Keith County, Neb., in the Lemoyne area at Lake McConaughy. She had worked in hospitals and numerous cafes. The major portion of her life was spent in the rearing of her family and maintaining the home. Her hobbies were fishing, camping and spending time outdoors. Traveling was her favorite pastime in retirement. Beside her children she is survived by her husband, V.E. Gene Spencer of Lewellen; one brother, Bill and his wife Margaret Kauder of Boulder, Colo.; 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Shelia Florea. --- Rock Springs Daily Rocket-Miner, Dec 30, 1995 DELORES ELVA WATTIER MOBILE, Ala, - Graveside services for Delores Elva Wattier were conducted at the Interment Center at Black Hills National Cemetery on Friday, Dec. 29, 1995 at 10 a.m. with the Rev. Howard Smith officiating. Mrs. Wattier, 75, died at the Mobile, Ala. Hospital on Dec. 22, 1995. Mrs. Wattier was born at Leola, S.D. on July 20, 1920 to Ralph and Florence Alva (Von Eschen) Hansen. She was married to Ralph Wattier at Buffalo, S.D., on July 1, 1937. She was a resident of Green River. Survivors include three children, Iris Timm of Irvington, Ala., Sharon Andes and Kenneth Wattier, both of Green River; one sister, Eleanor Healy and one brother, Willis R. Hanson, both of Wenatchee, Wash.; 13 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1991. ---