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IN LOVING
A compilation of obituaries that appeared in
the Wyoming Tribune Eagle in the last month.
October 19 - November 19, 2019
Sponsored by
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Sunday, November 24, 2019
Arthur Jost Michael was born Oct. 11, 1958. Nicole of Minneapolis; a sister, generators at power plants around
He graduated from Central High Jan of Tampa, Fla.; and numerous the U.S. He cheered his two boys
1931-2019 School and the University of nieces and nephews. in their own baseball, football and
Arthur “Art” Wyoming. Memorials may be made to the basketball activities and was a
John Jost, 88, of Michael loved being a dad Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra much-loved grandfather.
Cheyenne passed and grandpa. In 1977, Michael Foundation, P.O. Box 851, Cheyenne, Tom was preceded in death by
away Oct. 17. welcomed his first child, Jaclyn, and WY, 82003. his parents; all his brothers and
He was born immediately formed a special bond. sisters in the U.S.; a half brother in
Sept. 24, 1931, in On June 7, 1997, he married Jill, his Thomas Fabian Slovenia; and by his beloved son,
Morris, Minn., to “lover,” and together they raised Ty
Frank Bernard and Emily. 1922-2019 Joe.
Tom is survived by his wife,
and Wilhemine He loved to dance, had a passion Thomas (Tom) Isabel; son, Brent (Susan) Fabian
Josephine for music and was quick with a Ray Fabian, 97, of Cheyenne; daughter-in-law,
(Zaehringer) Jost, one-liner. Michael was a die-hard passed away
Linda Fabian of Wheatland;
the seventh of Yankees and Broncos fan and Oct. 16 at Davis
grandchildren, Matthew (Annie)
nine children. enjoyed happy hour with friends. Hospice Center.
Fabian of Washington, D.C.,
After graduating Michael and Jill enjoyed Harley Earlier this
rides, traveling to Europe, camping, summer, he David (Shannon) Fabian of Fort
from high school
in 1949, he fishing and spending time with their celebrated 74 Collins, Colo., Kim (Rick) Amen of
enlisted in the grandchildren. years of marriage Cheyenne, Leah Fabian of Casper,
U.S. Air Force, He loved fly-fishing with his son, with his loving Sara Fabian of Cheyenne and Travis
retiring with the Ty, and golfing with his daughter, wife, Isabel. (Blythe) Rollins of Pullman, Wash.;
rank of master Emily. Tom was born and great-grandchildren, Isabelle
sergeant after 24 years of service. Michael is survived by his July 17, 1922, and Grayson Fabian, Jane Fabian,
He married the love of his life, wife, Jill; daughter, Jaclyn Pauli in Kemmerer, Corey Amen, Heather (Jacob) Salter,
Frieda Marie Newman, on July 6, (Dan) and grandchildren, Ella as the ninth of Kadin Marcus, Honor Wickert,
1957, in Sedalia, Mo. Three children and Michael; son, Ty; daughter, 10 children to Samantha Evans and Kylie Rollins.
were born of this union. Emily; siblings, Dorothy Barr, Jim Yugoslavian
Art enjoyed many hobbies and Lucero (Margaret), Patsy Vazquez immigrants James Waechter
pursuits. He was an avid DIY-er and (Fernando) and Dave Lucero George and Julia
an accomplished woodworker. He (Michele); and numerous nieces Fabian. He was 1963-2019
also loved to travel and he loved to and nephews. raised in the coal mining towns Jim Waechter,
shop! In lieu of flowers, please of Cumberland and Superior, 56, of Charles
He is survived by his wife of 62 contribute to the Ty and Emily graduating from Superior High City, Iowa,
years, Frieda; one son, Charles Lucero Scholarship Fund, c/o School. In his early years he excelled formerly of
(Elsbeth) Jost; two daughters, Western States Bank, 1525 E. in baseball and, in his later years, Cheyenne,
Tonia (Dan) Shea and Sandy Pershing Blvd., Cheyenne, WY golf. passed away Oct.
(Ray) Shupe; four grandchildren, 82001. He married his lifetime soul 12 at home after
Christopher (Rachelle) Bussard, Friends may send the family mate, Isabel Rizzi of Superior on a battle with lung
Katherine (Julian) Shupe, Chris condolences at www.wrcfuneral. June 1, 1945, in Tucson, Ariz., just a cancer.
Shea and Crosby Shea; two great- com. month before entering World War II He was born Oct. 7, 1963, in
grandchildren, Justice and Jason; where he was a B-29 bomber pilot Cheyenne to Jack and Marilyn
sister, Agnes Stensby; brother, Paul Robert Dillard in the U.S. Army Air Corps based in Marple Waechter. He graduated
Jost; brother-in-law, Marion (Carol) Saipan. His proudest moment was
Newman; sister-in-law, Janet Jacobs; 1944-2019 dropping supplies to freed POWs
from Cheyenne’s East High and then
learned the HVAC trade. He worked
and multiple nieces and nephews. Robert B. in Japan. His moment of fame
in Cheyenne, where he married
He was preceded in death by his Dillard Jr., 74, occurred when he buzzed his B-29
Renee Huffman. They moved to
parents; four brothers; and two passed away low over Superior to say goodbye to
Charles City, where he worked and
sisters. Sept. 26 due to his mom.
Parkinson’s at the Tom remained close to his large started his own business.
He loved the outdoors, hunting,
Michael Lucero Good Samaritan family with yearly camping trips
fishing, woodworking and
in Boise, Idaho. to the Hoback in the ’40s and ’50s,
1958-2019 Robert was fishing and backpacking in the Wind motorcycling. He especially loved
Michael born Dec. Rivers, golfing around Wyoming, his family.
Lucero, 61, 19, 1944, in rock hunting in the Red Desert and He was preceded in death by his
passed away Birmingham, Ala., to the late Robert family gatherings. In Cheyenne, he mother, Marilyn; and grandparents.
suddenly Oct. B. and Lurla Mims and spent many loved golfing with friends at Airport He is survived by his wife, Renee;
16 from a rare years in Minneapolis, Boulder, Golf Course. sons, Wes and Kyle; daughter,
illness. He was a Colo., and Cheyenne. He had a career starting at Laycee; father, Jack (Alice); sister,
loving husband He is survived by his wife of 41 Cheyenne Light, Fuel & Power, Lori (Todd) Ebbesen; and 10
and father of years, Annette; a son, Colin (MinJi) then Westinghouse and GE as a grandchildren. Jim is dearly loved
three children. of Redwood City, Calif; a daughter, project manager installing turbine and is truly missed.
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Judy Koritnik her family and friends. To the father, Harry Nelson; father-in-law, Edgar and Ruth Meyers.
delight of many, she carried a sense Don Smith; grandparents, Charlie Her family eventually settled in
1956-2019 of humor in her back pocket. and Stella Craig and Viola Kirby; Cheyenne, where she graduated
Judy Kay She is survived by one brother, special uncle, Bill Rains; sister, Lea from Cheyenne High in 1954, met
Koritnik, 63, of Arnold Poppitz, and his wife Horner; and special cousin, Lennard and married her hero, Wayne, the
Cheyenne died Jeannette; sister-in-law, Bernice Rains. same year, and lived a wonderful life
Oct. 14 at Davis Poppitz; seven nieces; and one Services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday for the next 65 years.
Hospice Center nephew. at Calvary Chapel. A creative multimedia artist
after living She was preceded in death by her Those who wish may contribute and designer with her business
a young life parents; husband, Fred; brother, to Davis Hospice Center or Calvary The North Country Studio, Jean’s
filled with love Edwin Poppitz; and sister, Wilma Chapel of Cheyenne. presence and work is widely
and laughter, Norberg. Condolences may be offered at recognized regionally in shows and
ultimately In lieu of flowers, memorials www.schradercares.com. galleries, even adorning the office
succumbing to her swift battle with may be made to Good Shepherd walls of U.S. Senators Milward
cancer. Lutheran Church. Services are Jean Brown Simpson and Clifford Hanson in
Mrs. Koritnik was born May under the care of Schrader, Aragon Washington, D.C.
17, 1956, in Cheyenne, the eldest and Jacoby Funeral Home, and 1935-2019 When she wasn’t traveling with
daughter of Richard and Helen condolences may be offered at Jean Mary Wayne in search of antiques and
Clark. www.schradercares.com. Brown, 83, collectibles, she raised and cared
She is survived by her husband “Surely goodness and love will passed away for about every farm animal
and best friend of 40 years, Michael follow me all the days of my life, and peacefully Oct. 11 imaginable, sharing critter passion
Koritnik; and her children, Kelly, I will dwell in the house of the Lord at Davis Hospice with grandchildren and 4-H kids.
Casey and Katie. forever” (Psalm 23:6). Center, with her Many of her animals became
Life is precious, life is good. family by her subjects for art lessons taught
side. by Jean to seniors and youth in
Gene Nelson She was born Cheyenne. Other travels sent them
Edna White 1953-2019 Nov. 10, 1935, to state fairs, including becoming a
1920-2019 Gene “Butch” with triplet sisters in Seattle to Grand Champion Ladies Lead Class
Edna Norma K. Nelson, 66, of
White, 98, was Carpenter passed
Enjoy Life! Hear Life!
called home away Oct. 16 at
by her savior Davis Hospice
Oct. 17 at Life Center.
Care Center of He was born
Cheyenne. Sept. 15, 1953,
She was in Raton, N.M.,
born Nov. 27, to Harry and
1920, near Ruth Ann Nelson. He married
Dalton, Neb., to Theodor and Anna Debra Smith on July 7, 1980, in
Poppitz. At the age of 16, she left Craig, Colo. He spent many years
home to go to work in Cheyenne. as an accomplished horseman,
There she met Fred J. White, whom training race horses in New Mexico,
she married Oct. 3, 1942. Colorado, Texas and Kentucky.
She worked at a variety of jobs, He retired from Croell Redimix in
including one for the Wyoming Pine Bluffs in January 2019. He was
Attorney General, before going into a member of Calvary Chapel in
accounting and taxes. Cheyenne.
She worked at the Engstrom He is survived by his wife, Deb
Accounting Office for about 20 Nelson of Carpenter; daughter,
years, and then spent shorter times Kaycee (DJ) Tidyman of Carpenter;
at Cannon Aeronautical Center grandchildren, Stesha and Shayden
and the Wyoming Education Tidyman; mother, Ruth Ann Kirby;
Association. mother-in-law, Ruth Smith; special
She retired from WEA in the late aunt, Faye Rains; siblings, Shirley
Call today
1970s. As a hobby, she taught herself Green and Ben Nelson; brother-in-
how to paint and became a gifted law, Chuck (Kathy) Smith; sister-
artist, with many of her landscape in-law, Bev (David) Reyher; special
and floral oil paintings gracing cousin, Linda (Mike) Metcalfe;
Cheyenne homes. many nieces and nephews,
She was a faithful member of including, Sara, Joel and Justin; and beltone.com
Good Shepherd Lutheran Church. many friends. Helping the world hear better 307.634.7550
She had a deep love for her Lord, He was preceded in death by his
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Sunday, November 24, 2019
Champion showing an ewe sheep, in 1978 to pursue his endeavors in when she was in second grade and spent most of his life in Cheyenne,
Questers Antique Study Group, Class agriculture and business. finished her education there. working the automotive field,
of 1954 Cheyenne High reunion He was preceded in death by his Pat met James R. Russell prior to repairing and painting cars.
committees, as a leader of 4-H kids wife, Carol (Piz) of Kemmerer; son, him enlisting in the U.S. Army. A He had a great love for music,
and the First Congregational Church Michael Joseph; daughter, Julienne short 21 days after his return from NASCAR and anything outdoors;
youth group. Marie; and his parents, Donald World War II, they were married. whether it be camping, hiking,
She is survived by her husband, Braman and Alice (O’Brien) Braman. They celebrated their 69th wedding floating the river, golfing, coaching
Wayne; son, Dennis and wife, Terri; Mr. Braman is survived by his anniversary Aug. 31, 2015. and playing basketball, and
grandchildren, Kendra, Cameron sisters, Donna White (Tom) of Pat and Jim started their life backyard barbecues.
and Clay; five great-grandchildren; San Diego and Beverly Braman of farming then later working for Dennis is survived by his mother
and Meyers’ siblings, Edgar, John Plantation, Fla.; daughter, Heather Greyhound Lines in Sioux City, Iowa, and stepfather, Verona and Roger
and Joyce. Haas (Kenny) of LaGrange; son, and transferred with Greyhound Reese; his sister, Peggy Schinkel; his
She proudly showed her faith Michael H. Braman of Huron, Lines to Cheyenne in 1960. They sons, Barry and Chris Cauwengergs;
in Christ and resides in Heaven S.D.; son, Ryan Braman (Amy) of moved back to Nebraska in 1968 his sister-in-law, Nancy Collins;
with those who preceded her in Cheyenne; daughter, Anna Danielle where Pat was able to enjoy her girlfriend, Debbie; his uncle, Cecil;
death, son, Gregg; a very special Callahan (William) of St. Charles, gardening experiences. Pat and and numerous cousins.
granddaughter, Katie; her parents; Ill.; seven grandchildren, Michael S., her father maintained numerous He was preceded in death by his
and sister, Elaine. Nathaneal, Kendall, Harper, Lydia, gardens during her childhood. father, Ronald Collins; brother,
Daisies and donations will be Emery and Barrett; and two great- Pat and Jim moved back to David Collins; grandparents, Edwin
forwarded to causes dear to Jean’s grandchildren, Paisley and Naomi. Cheyenne in 1975 where Pat joined and Iva Collins and Earl and Hazel
heart, such as Stonecroft Ministries In lieu of flowers, please send her husband working at Greyhound Everson; his uncle, Leroy; and aunt,
and Cheyenne Evangelical Free memorial contributions to the Lines. Later, Pat and Jim started Gladys.
Church. Arthritis Foundation. JR & W Travel Agency where they
enjoyed their time together traveling
It was a beautiful life for a Robert Meadows Flag, Air Force
throughout the U.S. and Canada
Phyllis Minnick
beautiful person. She never met a Robert Meadows Sr., 87, passed
stranger. away Oct. 9 in Casa Grande, Ariz., with AARP friends. Pat also opened 1938-2019
and was reunited with his wife, Carol her home to care for numerous Phyllis Minnick,
foster children. She was also a
Michael Braman R. (Flynn); one son, Bradley; and
caregiver for the elderly. She spent
81, died Oct. 7
granddaughter, Mary. at home, after a
1941-2019 He was born June 25, 1932. her life providing care for others. short battle with
Michael James Robert served in the U.S. Air Pat loved camping and fishing cancer.
Braman, 78, of Force as a master sergeant and with her family. Her hobbies She was born
Albin died Oct. 12. was stationed at F.E. Warren AFB, included cross stitching and June 25, 1938, in
He was born Orlando AFB and Langley AFB. quilting. She made numerous dolls Kimball, Neb.,
June 3, 1941, in Robert is survived by his daughter, for children at Christmas. One of her to Charles and
Laramie. He was Robin (Howard); son, Robert Jr. favorite pastimes was playing the Leila Strube Sr.
raised in Laramie (Mary); five grandchildren; 14 great- piano and organ. Phyllis grew up in Pine Bluffs and
and attended St. grandchildren; and his good friend, Pat was preceded in death by spent most of her life in southeast
Lawrence School Lois. her husband, Jim; sister, Mary Jo; Wyoming, also living in Oregon and
and Laramie Heartfelt thanks to his nurses and brother, Marv; and her parents, Oma Arizona.
High School. He staff of Compassus Hospice. and Paul. She married Loyd Walters and
graduated from In lieu of flowers, donations may Pat is survived by her brother, had a daughter, LaLani. Later, she
Maur Hill School be made to Compassus or Davis Doug; her sister, Barbie; her married Rodney Minnick and had a
in Atchison, Kan., Hospice facilities or any veteran’s daughter, Connie (Gary) Telander; daughter, Luana, and a son, John.
and the University organization. and two sons, Dennis (Debra) and She was preceded in death by her
of Wyoming. Condolences may be offered at Bob (LeAnn) Russell. She is also parents; her brother, Charles Strube
He married www.schrader cares.com. survived by 15 grandchildren and 24 Jr.; her sister, Glennis Harrison; and
Carol Piz and great-grandchildren. two ex-husbands.
had two children Pauline Russell Dennis Collins
She is survived by her three
before their children, LaLani (Kenny) Rohweder,
passing. He then married Cynthia 1928-2019 1963-2019 Luana (Rick) Ackland and John
Driessen (divorced) and was blessed Pauline Marie (Mindy) Minnick; six grandchildren;
with four children. Russell, 91, of Dennis L. eight great-grandchildren; three
Mr. Braman was owner of an Cheyenne passed Collins, 56, of
great-great-grandchildren; as well as
insurance agency, real estate away peacefully Canon City, Colo.,
extended family.
company and a home builder in Oct. 21. passed away Oct.
12 at St. Thomas
Cheyenne before his retirement. Pat was born
More Hospital in Cheryl Gillon
He served in the U.S. Naval Reserve Jan. 14, 1928,
in Cheyenne and he was a Fourth in Wessington
Canon City. 1957-2019
He was born
Degree Knights of Columbus, Springs, S.D., Cheryl K. Gillon, 62, passed away
Jan. 5, 1963, in
Realtor and Southeast Wyoming to Oma and Oct. 10 in Cheyenne.
Delta, Colo. He
home builder. Mr. Braman retired Paul May. Pat moved to Lane, S.D., She was born Jan. 15, 1957, in
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Trenton, Mich. Cheryl was a lifelong Donald Thompson nephews. Cheryl Brendel
homemaker. Don was preceded in death by
Cheryl is survived by her three 1957-2019 a son, Todd; daughter, Lynette; 1962-2019
children, Melissa Greeson and Donald parents, Henry and Anna Cheryl “Sherry”
her children, Miguel, Maya, Ryan, Thompson, 84, Thompson; brothers, George (Ethel) A. Brendel, 56, of
Kalena and Jasmine; Michelle went to be with Stotts, Ray Stotts, Henry “Hank” Cheyenne passed
Adams (Dustin) and her children, his Lord and (Bertie) Stotts, Fred Leroy (June) away Oct. 23 in
Izaiah, Devin and James; and her Savior on Oct. 20 in Stotts, Robert (Dorothy) Thompson, Cheyenne.
only son, Nick Greeson. She is Cheyenne. He had James (Ruby) Thompson and Cliff She was born
also survived by her three siblings, lived in Cheyenne Thompson; and sisters, Faye Stotts, Oct. 26, 1962, in
Lori McEachern, Ronald Gillon since 1957. Florence (Irvin) Vance, Dorothy Wakefield, Mass.,
and Susan Kieffer; and many He was born Nov. (Marion) Laird, Irene (James) to Frank and
19, 1935, in Byers, Garvin and Donna (Richard) Mary Brendel.
aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and
Kan., along with his twin sister, Hansen. She married Les
nephews.
Donna. Those who wish may contribute Nadon on Feb. 27,
She was preceded in death by her
Don retired from the Wyoming to the charity of their choice in his 1987, in Ipswich,
life partner, Marty Greeson; parents, Highway Department after 32 memory. England. She was
Ronald Gillon and Michaeline years. He served in the U.S. Army a veteran of the
Mazur; and brother-in-law, Mike Condolences may be made at
with active duty in Germany. After www.schrader cares.com. U.S. Army and
(Lori) McEachern. returning to the U.S., he served in U.S. Air Force. She
Her children wish to thank the the Wyoming Reserves for a total of was a member of
many caregivers who helped take 26 years. Donald Steeley Cheyenne Trap
care of her. While your words of Donald married his wife, Sarah, 1931-2019 and Skeet Club.
encouragement could only go so on May 27, 1960. She is survived
Donald L.
far, your love and compassion truly He is survived by his wife, Sarah; by her husband,
Steeley, 88, of
went further. son, Roy Thompson; granddaughter, Cheyenne went Les Nadon of
Cremation has taken place. Elizabeth; and several nieces and home to Heaven Cheyenne;
on Oct. 19. sons, Chris
Don was born (Kayla) Nadon
Sept. 6, 1931, to of Cheyenne
Henry and Mary and Ryan Nadon of Ridge-crest,
Steeley of Fort Calif. (formerly of Cheyenne);
parents, Frank and Mary Brendel of
Collins, Colo.
Wakefield; and a sister, Jo-Ann (Bill)
He led a full life.
Downie of Woburn, Mass.
He was a Korean
In lieu of flowers, donations may
War veteran, a
be made to the Cheyenne Cancer
40-year master
Assistance Association.
mechanic, and a Condolences may be offered to
husband, father, the family at www.schrader cares.
grandfather, com.
great-grandfather
and loyal friend.
He loved horses, Gladys Hahn-Bell
drawing, birds, woodworking and, 1924-2019
most of all, family. He was a true Gladys “Peggy”
cowboy. I. Hahn-Bell, 95,
He is survived by his wife of 53 of Kearney, Neb.,
years, Delores; children, Vickie, passed away Oct.
Randy (Madeline) and Bruce 22 at Mother
(Alex); grandchildren, Ali, Shayne, Hull Home in
Shannon, Justin, Heather and Kearnery.
Laura; six great-grandchildren; and She was born
siblings, MaryAnn and Wilbur. April 24, 1924, in
He was preceded in death by his rural Maywood,
parents; and siblings Edna, Irene, Neb., to Frank and Edith E. (Bouge)
Elsie, Dwaine, LeRoy and Harold. Doudna. She attended Maxwell
In lieu of flowers, make donations High School and graduated with the
to Wounded Warriors Project in his class of 1941. She married Mel Hahn
honor. in North Platte, Neb. She married
Tributes can be made at www. Duke Bell in Cheyenne.
wrcfuneral.com. Peggy worked for several years
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Sunday, November 24, 2019
as a waitress and bartender in two brothers, Bruce and Mark a donation to Breast Cancer his parents, Arlington and Gladys
Cheyenne. She was a member of the Hadley; and stepson, Rich Willis. Research. A special thank you to Dr. Cuthbert; his wife, Betty Cuthbert;
Eastern Star. Please visit www.wrc funeral.com Johnson, Dr. Workman, Primrose his second wife, Phyllis Cuthbert;
Surviving relatives include her to send the family condolences. and Davis Hospice staff and Jan’s and his oldest son and best friend,
sisters, Edna Springer of Kearney In lieu of flowers, donations can wonderful caregivers. Les Cuthbert Jr.
and Grace Smith of Aurora, Iowa; be made to the American Heart
and several nieces, nephews, and Association. Leslie Cuthbert Roy Tibbetts
other extended family and friends.
She was preceded in death by Jan Lewis 1928-2019 1944-2019
her parents; husbands, Duke and Leslie A. Roy W.
Mel; sisters, Berniece Schults and 1932-2019 Cuthbert, 90, Tibbetts III, 75,
Bertha Schultz; and brothers, Virgil, Jan M. Lewis, went to be with of Cheyenne
Howard, Willard and Winifred. 87, of Cheyenne the Lord Oct. 23. passed away Oct.
Memorials are suggested to the passed away Leslie was born 27 at his home
family. Oct. 20 at Davis Dec. 4, 1928, surrounded by
Online condolences may be Hospice Center. in Cheyenne. his loving family.
submitted at www.hlmk funeral. She was born He graduated Roy was born
com. Feb. 21, 1932, in from Cheyenne Feb. 11, 1944,
Goodland, Kan., High School in Cheyenne, a
Robert Hadley to Larry and and attended son of the late Roy W. and Louise
Mildred Higgins. University of (Benson) Tibbetts Jr. Roy worked as
1939-2019 Jan attended Baylor University in Wyoming. a conductor for the Union Pacific
Robert “Bob” Waco, Texas. Jan married the love of Leslie joined Railroad for 47 years. He held
Eric Hadley, 80, of her life, Larry S. Lewis, in May 1952. the U.S. Air Force various union offices during that
Cheyenne passed They were married for 66 years and served our time, primarily as chairman for
away Sept. 28 at before his passing seven months country during Local 446 for 32 years.
home. ago in March of this year. the Korean War. He loved the outdoors and
Born May Larry was in the U.S. Air Force Following his the Colorado Rockies. He will be
19, 1939, in for 26 years, and Jan followed him service time, remembered as a loving husband,
Lafayette, Ind., he to all of his stateside assignments. Leslie worked many years as a local father, brother and friend.
graduated from While Larry was stationed remotely meat cutter, market manager and Roy is survived by his wife,
Jefferson High in Vietnam and the Philippines, Jan restaurant owner, here in Cheyenne. Darlene; two children, LaDawn
in Jeffersonville, found the strength and ability to In March 1952, he married the Freeman and Danton (Kara)
Ind., in 1957 and raise their four children by herself. love of his life, Betty Ausman, and Tibbetts; three grandchildren,
served in the U.S. Jan and Larry moved to their final together they had six children. Jacob, Blythe and Watsyn; and seven
Navy from 1957- assignment, F.E. Warren AFB, 50 Leslie loved the Lord and raised siblings, Susie, Saundra, Charles,
61. years ago. his family in a Christian home. In Sheila, Sally, Sharon and Georgia.
Bob was an Jan worked at the NCO Club in his younger years, Leslie was a Boy He was preceded in death by his
electronics the admin office. Jan and Larry were Scout cub master, he volunteered parents; and a brother, Robert.
technician for members of numerous local clubs with Cheyenne Frontier Days Condolences may be offered
Boeing for 31 in Cheyenne, where they spent Indians Committee, and was always to the family online at www.
years. After much of their time socializing and an active member of his church. schradercares.com.
retirement, he
cultivating lifelong friendships. He enjoyed fishing, bowling, rock
enjoyed delivering flowers for
Bouquets Unlimited for 20 years.
Estes Park was a favorite destination and coin collecting, he was a train Curtis Ingels
and they enjoyed spending many enthusiast and mostly he loved
Bob loved spending time with his
of their May anniversaries there. spending time with family and 1935-2019
grandchildren and attending their
The family surprised them with friends. Curtis LeRoy
activities.
a renewal of vows on their 50th He always had a wonderful Ingels, 84, of
He is survived by his wife of
anniversary in Estes Park. outlook on life and everyone loved North Platte,
43 years, Donna; brother, David
Jan was a loving wife of Larry and his jokes, laughter, silly songs and Neb., passed
(Sheridan); children, Roberta
“Bobbie” Lakey, Michael and Eric a doting mother to four children, stories. He was a treasured soul who away Oct. 25 at
(Pattie) Hadley; stepchildren, Bruce Melodie (Warren) Cropp of Erie, will be forever loved and missed. CHI Health Good
Duane (Carol), Patty and Glen Colo., Kevin Lewis of Cheyenne, He is survived by his children, Samaritan in
(Kathy) Willis; grandchildren, Amber Robyn McClure (deceased) of Linda (Dan) Driggs of Indiana, Kearney, Neb.
( Josh), Jessica (Luke), Richard, Sweetwater, Texas, and Karen (Brad) Diana Cuthbert of Torrington, He was born
Gabriel, Eric, Trevor, Michelle, Stepp of Cheyenne. Michael (Pamela) Cuthbert of May 24, 1935, in
Mandy, Somer, Jamie, Emily, She is survived by three of her Cheyenne, Susan (Craig) Boyce of Palisade, Neb., to Fred and Lula Iola
Kimberly, Zack and Cheyanne; and children,12 grandchildren and 13 Cheyenne, Cathy Royer of Cheyenne (Andrew) Ingels.
numerous great grandchildren. great-grandchildren. and David (Shannon) Cuthbert of He married Ida Dugan and they
He was preceded in death by his She will be missed by her loving Cheyenne; 16 grandchildren; and 21 celebrated their 60th wedding
parents, Edward and Anne Hadley; family and friends. great-grandchildren. anniversary just a day before his
In lieu of flowers, please consider He was preceded in death by passing.
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Curtis was a mechanic for 35 years She loved playing volleyball, the family at www.schradercares. Thomas L. Thomas
at Greyhound Bus Lines. He also watching her Lakers and 49ers, and com.
helped run the 8 Ball Pool Hall in loved being a grandma. She was 1947-2019
North Platte and Ingels Janitorial in an avid reader as well. She was a Tommy Scott Thomas L.
Cheyenne. graduate of Cheyenne East High and Thomas, 72,
He liked camping, fishing, was a scholar athlete in basketball 1922-2019 passed away July
hunting and grilling. One of his and track. Tommy L. 21.
famous sayings was “Ida take care She has left behind her children, Scott, 97, passed Thomas was
of the kids; I don’t want them mad Ashlee (Marcus) Davis and away Oct. 24 in born March
at me.” Jordan Redman; along with her Cheyenne. 9, 1947, in
Curtis is survived by his wife, grandchildren, Elizabeth Davis He was born Cheyenne to
Ida of North Platte; daughter, and Juliana Davis; and her brother, March 17, 1922, in Lowell and Hilda
Virginia Ingels (Chuck Rich) of Lance Atkinson. Hume, Mo., son Thomas.
North Platte; sister Carolyn Wyatt Please leave a comment at of Guy and Viola Tom is also
of Montgomery, Texas; daughter- wrcfuneral.com as condolence for Scott. known as
in-law, Terri Ingels of Cheyenne; her family. Staff Sgt. Scott president of the
grandchildren, Amanda, Eric, served in the “Great American
Rebecca, Tiffany and Curtis; and David Raybuck U.S. Army Air Bald Eagle”
numerous great- grandchildren, Corps, and was a company, CEO of
in-laws, nieces and nephews. 1950-2019 B24 nose gunner the “Bank of Dad”
He was preceded in death by his David Thomas when his plane and franchise
parents; stepfather, Paul Gilleland; Raybuck, 69, was shot down owner of “Movies
son, Paul Ingels; and granddaughter, passed away Oct. over France in at Tom’s.” He is
Alyssa Ingels. 28 following a 1944, where also the main distributor for “Pens
Memorials are suggested in his long battle with he was saved for Pals.”
name, and online condolences may COPD, vascular by the French Thomas is survived by his
be shared at www.adams swanson. disease and Underground. children, Jennifer (Kelley) Hinton,
com. leukemia. Honorably discharged, he married Jason (Renee) Thomas and Joi-
Dave was Margaret Eachus on Nov. 18, Maree Freeman; grandchildren,
Traci Redman born July 15, 1951. He earned his private pilot’s Britney, Brandon, Tayler and Tyler;
1950, to Ivan D. license, and taught electronics and and great-grandchild, “Lil Man.”
1967-2019 and P. Jeanne communications at F.E. Warren Air In addition, he is survived by his
Traci Kai (Troutman) Force Base in Cheyenne. brother, Jim (Marolyn) Thomas and
Redman, 52, Raybuck. He Tommy had a long career sister, Vickie (Jerry) Obermueller.
passed Oct. 22 at graduated from with Mountain Bell Telephone, Thomas was preceded in death
her home. high school in supervising the transition from by his parents; and his sister, Judy
She was born Struthers, Ohio, in switchboards and rotary phones to Metz.
May 2, 1967, in 1968 and joined microwave transmission throughout Tom was a veteran of the Vietnam
Cheyenne to the U.S. Army, the state of Wyoming. He retired in War, where he served three years
Thomas and where he learned 1983 as district manager of network in the U.S. Army with honorable
Teddi Atkinson. his lifelong trade of welding/ engineering. discharge.
Traci earned fabricating steel. David moved to TL possessed a strong and In lieu of flowers, donations can
her master’s degree and went on to Cheyenne in 2002. versatile work ethic, the benefits be made to Wounded Warriors.
work as a revenue accountant in the David was an avid hunter and of which he passed along to those
oil and gas industry. fisherman; being outdoors with his around him, with his ability to James Harper
friends, brother and other family read and respond appropriately to
was his passion. David was a kind any situation. He endeared people 1915-2019
and gentle spirit who loved to lend with his sharp sense of humor and James O.
a helping hand or sage advice. keen wit, while animals of all kinds Harper, 104,
He loved telling stories and being sought to endear themselves to him. of Loveland,
around his family. Tommy always enjoyed learning Colo., formerly
David is survived by his children, new things. He delighted in the of Cheyenne,
Sherry, Todd and Laura; brother, vast knowledge of the internet, died Oct. 26 in
Philip Raybuck; sisters, Judi frequently asking kids and Loveland.
Kotch and Donna Anderson; grandkids to look up things on their He was born
eight grandchildren; one great- “little machines.” June 18, 1915,
grandchild; and seven nieces and He is survived by his wife of 68 in Cheyenne
three nephews. years, Margaret; daughter, Susan to O’dell and Emma Harper. He
He was preceded in death by his Scott Plamondon; son, Steven graduated from Cheyenne High
parents, Ivan and Jeanne; daughter, (Sarah) Scott; and grandchildren, School in 1933.
Tracy; and a grandson, Andrew. Daniel Plamondon, Joseph Shahidi He married Dorothy Hammons
Condolences may be offered to and Maggie Scott. in 1942 at the Methodist Church.
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Sunday, November 24, 2019
He worked for United Airlines, Frances Hassler He was an installer and repairman for four years in the U.S. Air Force in
Dynelectron Corporation and Land- for the telephone company. He lived Cheyenne. He and Geri met through
Air. He then moved to Loveland, 1933-2019 in Cataldo, Idaho, for approximately their love of playing and coaching
where he farmed and worked at Frances E. 25 years before going full-time time volleyball and were married July
CSU until he retired in 1975. Hassler, 86, of in RVing and traveling throughout 1, 1992. He eventually earned a
He was an original member of Cheyenne passed the Untied States. He recently Bachelor of Science in secondary
Faith United Methodist Church and away peacefully moved to Cheyenne to be closer to math education from the University
a Life Member of Masonic Lodge Oct. 27 at home his family. of Wyoming. Miles was passionate
No. 1. surrounded by He is survived by his wife, Jan about teaching and learning. The
her family. Tilton of Cheyenne; children, Butch students of Cheyenne’s Central,
He was a loving and kind man,
She was born (Peggy) Tilton of Cheyenne, Glenn East and Triumph high schools,
who loved his family, church,
Feb. 24, 1933, (Sylvia) Tilton of Cheyenne, Chris and Sky Pointe High School were
baseball, fishing and traveling. (Laurie) Tilton of Wylie, Texas, and
to Francis and fortunate to have such a dedicated
He is survived by his daughter, Laura (Bob) Watson of Valley, Wash.;
Estelle Glynn. and devoted teacher. He had a
Sandy (Clint) Wells; son, James several grandchildren; and one reputation for selfless dedication to
Frances married the love of her
“Ed” (Marilyn) Harper; four life, James E. Hassler. They were great-grandchild. the profession and a commitment
grandchildren; several great- married for 66 years before her Condolences may be offered to to his students’ success. Miles
grandchildren; and nieces and passing. Always together never the family at www.schrader cares. also loved coaching high school
nephews. apart; they were each other’s com. and college volleyball and various
He was preceded in death by his anchor. elementary sports. His energy and
wife; parents; and sister. Beloved wife, mother, Miles Von Wagner love for the game were infectious to
Memorials may be made to Faith grandmother, great-grandmother those around him.
United Methodist Church, 522 E. and educator. Always a smile with
1959-2019 Miles is survived by his wife,
6th St., Cheyenne, WY 82007. the patience of a saint. Never Miles Von Geri; his two children, Alye and
complained because she said, “It Wagner, 59, was Colin; his mother and father, Vicki
Dorothy Creswell wouldn’t to any good anyways,” she called home Nov. and Vern Wagner of Colorado; and
would always say, “EVERY DAY IS A 2 in North Las his two sisters, Stacie (Brian) Pike
1921-2019 GOOD DAY!” Vegas, Nev. of Colorado and Michelle (Boyd)
Dorothy Frances was a loving wife of He was born Taylor of Texas. He is also survived
Creswell, 98, James and a wonderful mother to Dec. 26, 1959, in by many nieces, nephews, brothers
of Cheyenne six children, Bryan, Joyce, Jimmie, Sidney, Neb. and sisters-in-law.
died Oct. 31 Matt, Jean and Billy. Miles was a A scholarship fund has been
She is survived by her husband, loving husband, established at Somerset Academy
at Cheyenne
James; five of her children; and father, son and Sky Pointe in North Las Vegas in
Regional Medical
26 grandchildren and eight great- friend to everyone Miles Wagner’s name at secure.
Center. that knew him.
She was born grandchildren. educational networks.net/
Preceded in death by her parents, He enjoyed apps/s/index.jsp?ech= mshs.
Oct. 24, 1921, the outdoors,
in Rayne, La., to Lee and Therese Francis and Estelle Glynn; son, somersetskypointe.org &f=16822.
Jimmie Hassler; grandson, Landon gardening,
Sonnier. Dorothy liked to crochet, growing roses
dance, fish and play bingo. She was
Hassler; and daughter-in-law,
and landscaping,
Deborah Hanesworth
Pamela Hassler.
famous for her “Gumbo.” She will be missed by her loving reading and 1952-2019
Dorothy is survived by her sons, family. coaching. But, Deborah A.
Richard (Carol) Creswell and John In lieu of flowers, please consider most of all, Miles Hanesworth,
(Kara) Creswell of Cheyenne; a donation to Alzheimer’s Research, loved spending time with his wife 67, of Cheyenne
daughter, Marcha (Tom) Donovan Cheyenne Meals on Wheels or to and children. passed away Oct.
of Cocoa Beach, Fla.; grandchildren, Breast Cancer research. He will be remembered most for 27 in Cheyenne.
Lynn, Deena, Karen, Connie, Terry, his kind heart, his willingness to She was born
always lend a hand, his sense of
James, Kyle, Kaleen and Jessie; and Kenneth Tilton humor and his infectious smile.
June 20, 1952,
numerous great-grandchildren, in Cheyenne to
nieces and nephews. 1942-2019 Miles always found a way to find the Alan and Mona
She was preceded in death by her Kenneth L. lighter side of a serious situation Hanesworth. She
parents; daughter, Judy Creswell; Tilton, 76, of and took pride in helping others graduated from Cheyenne’s Central
Cheyenne passed do the same. In the spirit of giving High in 1970 and Puget Sound
and her husband, Paul Creswell.
away Oct. 30 at to others, he was an organ donor Community College, majoring
Davis Hospice and was able to bless others’ lives in journalism. She was a field
Center. through his contributions. Miles representative for Headway/RTI
He was born will be dearly missed, but the world Government Studies.
Dec. 30, 1942, is a better place for him having been She is survived by her brother,
in Astoria, Ore., here. His legacy will live on through Craig Hanesworth; sister,
to Merle and those who know and love him. Robin Hanesworth; nephews,
Maxine (LeBlanc) Tilton. Miles proudly served his country Jeff Hanesworth and Stephen
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Hanesworth; uncle and aunt, Robert of his life in Cheyenne, working as he retired in 2002. He was preceded in death by his
and Bonnie Tuck; and numerous an engineer for the Union Pacific Don was an active member of wife, Agnes Regina Storms; two
cousins, nieces and nephews. Railroad. Masonic Lodge No. 3, Scottish brothers and three sisters; an infant
She was preceded in death by He loved his family more than Right, York Rite, Shrine, and in daughter, Regina Ann Storms; and
her parents; and a brother, Norbert anything, as well as his friends, hot 1988 was potentate of the Korean his parents, Ezekial and Myrtle
Hanesworth. rods and motorcycles. His hobbies Temple. Don was a life member of Storms.
Those who wish may contribute included collecting model cars the VFW. He was president of the Friends may send condolences to
to the Cheyenne Animal Shelter. and working in his garage. He had Southeastern Wyoming Veterinary www.wrc funeral.com.
Condolences may be offered to the a great sense of humor and was a Association in 1970. Don coached
family at www.schradercares.com. friend to everyone. youth baseball for 17 years and was Dale Wade
He is survived by his loving wife president of Baby Ruth League. He
Paula McCarty of 43 years, Judy; daughters, Julie was a 4-H leader for 27 years. He 1928-2019
(Dave) Matheu and Reana (Derrick) also served as county coroner for Dale A. Wade,
1956-2019 Pacheco; son, Evan (Diana); Albany County. 91, of Cheyenne
Paula Marie grandkids, Logan, Lucas, Payton, Don is survived by his daughter, passed away Oct.
(Harris) Gibson Beckham and Ava; great-grandkids, Lee Allen of Cheyenne; son, Brain 31.
McCarty, 62, Trate and Burke; parents, Lupe and Allen of LaCresent, Minn.; and two Dale was born
passed away Oct. Fina; sisters, Linda, Mary and Jenny; granddaughters, Lydia and Liesel May 23, 1928, at
31 at her home. brothers, Reuben, Adolph and Steve; Allen of LaCresent, Minn. the home ranch
Paula was born and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his on Bull Creek
Nov. 21, 1956, Expressions of care can be sent to wife, Ruth; and son, John Allen. near Buffalo,
in Champaign, www.wrcfuneral.com. Please make all memorials to the S.D. During the
Ill., to Joseph Shriner’s Crippled Children Hospital 1930s, several of
McAlister Don Allen in Salt Lake City. the kids went to
Harris and Margot Jeanette Portland, Ore.,
(L’Hommedieu) Harris. 1930-2019 Billie Storms to live with other
She married Thomas “Tom” Don Albert family members.
McCarty on Dec. 24, 2004, in Allen, 89, died 1938-2019 Dale worked at a
Muncie, Ind. Nov. 5. Billie Harmon lumber mill until
Paula is survived by her husband, Don was born Storms, 81, they found out
Tom; and daughters, Shauna April 30, 1930, of Cheyenne he was under 16
Gibson and Janelle Gibson Long. in Laramie to died Nov. 3 in and had to quit.
In addition, she is survived by her Chester and Cheyenne. He then worked as a welder for the
grandchildren, Chase, Nevaeh and Neil Allen, He was born Kaiser Company in the Portland
Skyler; her brother, Bruce; sisters, and graduated Feb. 4, 1938. shipyard for a while. A flood forced
Anne and Rebecca; niece, Stefanie; from Laramie Bill proudly them to live in a tent for some time.
nephew, Mark; and a host of High in 1949. served and Later, he returned to finish school in
extended family. He graduated retired from the Buffalo, working at the family ranch
She was preceded in death by her from University U.S. Air Force. as well as welding for Schwartz’s
parents, Joseph and Margot Harris; of Wyoming After retirement, garage.
her first husband and father of in 1952 with a he built several He met Annie Conrad in Buffalo
her children, David Gibson; her B.S. in physical businesses when her family was in Harding
brother, Tim; and sister, Martha. education. including B&B County conducting seismic
Condolences may be left at www. He was Sewer Service. testing for the oil companies. They
schradercares.com. commissioned Bill was involved married in Buffalo and settled on
lieutenant in in building the Bull Creek ranch until he was
Richard Narvais 1952, ROTC. He was active duty several churches drafted into the U.S. Army from
from August 1952 to September throughout the 1954-56. After six months at Fort
1954-2019 1954 and served with the 3rd country, faithfully served on several Belvoir, Va., for training, he spent
Richard “Rich” Infantry Division, 65th Infantry mission trips and was a charter 15 months as a welder, mostly for
Narvais, 65, of regiment “E” D Company Chrowon, member of Yellowstone Baptist the 57th Engineer Company at
Cheyenne was Korea. He was promoted to first Church. He was also a member of Kaiserslautern, Germany. He was
granted his angel lieutenant in October 1953 in Korea. the American Legion and the Moose also a member of the shooting team
wings Nov. 1. His Don served in the Wyoming reserve Lodge. and won first place in at least one
final days were Railroad Battalion from 1954-58. Mr. Storms is survived by his rifle competition. He returned home
spent surrounded He married Ruth Barton on Aug. children, Linda Andrews (Mike), in 1956 and worked the ranch and
by family and 25, 1955. He served in the Colorado Debbie Storms (John Paul sheared sheep. Come winter, he
friends that he National Guard from 1958-60. Don McIntosh), Carol Price (Ronne), worked bridge construction in the 4
had touched graduated in 1960 with a Doctor of Robert “Bob” Storms (Crystal) and Corners area, as well, before moving
throughout his memorable life. Veterinary Medicine from CSU, then Sybil Sopr (Mike); three brothers to Cortez, Colo., in spring of 1960.
Rich was born Sept. 23, 1954, in moved back to Laramie in 1960 and and one sister; 11 grandchildren; He returned to Dupree, S.D.,
Scottsbluff, Neb., and spent most started his veterinary practice until and seven great-grandchildren. in 1962 to work as a government
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trapper for the U.S. Fish and
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His acquaintances were many, great-grand- mother and friend.
Sunday, November 24, 2019
cousins, many awesome friends,
Wildlife Service and decided to and a select few met his standard Dolores is survived by her and his firefighting family and co-
go to college in 1965. Graduating to be called friends. Most are now husband, Louis Duran; three workers at Laramie County Fire
with a bachelor’s degree in welcoming him to the big reunion daughters, Leona Espinoza, District 2.
wildlife management and a Ph.D. where old trappers, ranchers and Kim Eres and Julie (Lawrence) In lieu of flowers, the family asks
in physiology, he went to work friends meet. Those of us still here Garcia; sister, Gloria Ortiz; that you consider donations to
for Colorado State University will miss him greatly. seven grandchildren, DeeAnna Laramie County Fire District 2, 5800
Agriculture Extension Program as a (Frondee) Waters, Christopher N. College, Cheyenne, WY 82009.
predator control specialist. He later Anthony Scarpelli (Sarah) Medaleno, Laurie (Moses) John L. Kennedy was thoughtful,
transferred to UC Davis and then to Gunn, Geena (Adrienne) Eres, caring, adventurous, fun and loving.
the Texas A&M Extension Program. 1941-2019 Julien Garcia, Jordan Garcia and He was a great son, brother and
While at Texas A&M, he conducted Anthony Lorenzo Espinoza; and eight friend. John is gone, but will never
extensive research in the use of 1080 Scarpelli, 78, great-grandchildren, Jasmin, Fuji, be forgotten.
for predator control and testified for of Fort Collins, Dezmond, Moses Jr., Destiny,
various congressional committees Colo., formally Brenden, Jason and Gabriella. Christina St. Clair
on his findings. of Cheyenne, She was preceded in death by her
He published a number of passed away Oct. parents; brothers, Solio Gallegos, 1929-2019
professional articles concerning 28 at his home in Gilbert Gallegos, Jimmy Gallegos, Christina
predator control, traveled Fort Collins. Orlando Gallegos and Louis “Tina” Dann St.
extensively documenting and Anthony was Gallegos; sister, Olivia Quintana; Clair, 90, recently
photographing predation, served born June 27, and two sons-in-law, Phillip of Williamstown,
as the chair of several Western 1941, in Hanna. He went to school Medaleno and Ron Eres. Mass., died Oct.
Hemisphere predator control in Hanna and Laramie, where he Condolences may be offered 31 at Berkshire
conferences attended by multiple graduated from high school and to the family online at www. Medical Center
countries. His writings are still earned his master’s degree from the schradercares.com. after living with
utilized today by professionals in University of Wyoming. Parkinson’s
many countries. Anthony was a beloved art John Kennedy disease for six
His knowledge and experience instructor in Cheyenne, retiring years.
led to several invitations to take a after 32 years. He was an avid 1997-2019 She was born July 5, 1929, in
position with the Department of outdoorsman, photographer and John L. Maplewood, N.J., where she lived
Agriculture in Washington, D.C., and artist. Kennedy, 22, until 1954. She graduated from
he finally relented in 1985 and spent He is survived by his wife, Debby; of Cheyenne Wellesley College in 1951 where she
four years working and dis’cussin’ son, Kevin (Debbie); daughter, died Nov. 7 as a made many life-long friends.
with the federal bureaucracy before RaChelle (Dan); sister, Kathy result of injuries Tina taught preschool prior to
retiring in 1989 to Cheyenne. (Danny); two stepdaughters, Jaime sustained in a marrying William “Bill” St. Clair
In Cheyenne, he was a frequent and Stacy; and six grandchildren. tragic vehicle on March 20, 1954, in Maplewood.
visitor to local yard and estate sales, In lieu of flowers, donations can accident on The couple moved to Cheyenne in
buying, fixing and selling anything be made to the National Parkinson’s Interstate 80 west 1958, where Tina lived until 2011.
with small engines. His children and Foundation, The Humane Society of Cheyenne. In addition to raising four children,
grandchildren were the frequent and/or Rock Steady Boxing in Fort John was born Oct. 17, 1997, in she worked for many years as office
benefactors of many great deals. He Collins. Arizona. He and his family moved manager for the Cheyenne Eye Care
met many people and made a select to Cheyenne in 2004. John was an Clinic.
few friends in the process. An avid Dolores Duran avid hunter and angler, and loved An active volunteer in the
reader, he accumulated numerous spending time outdoors with family Cheyenne community, Tina was
books of many genres including 1935-2019 and friends. There was nothing president of the Cheyenne Little
many Western history books. Dolores F. more beautiful then to watch John Theatre Association, Cheyenne
Dale is survived by his loving Duran, 83, of cast a dry fly on a trout stream. Symphony Orchestra and Women’s
wife, Annie; daughters, Jean Cheyenne passed John was a Resident Firefighter Civic League of Cheyenne; was
(Warren) Montague and Linda away Nov. 7 at Laramie County Fire District 2 a member of P.E.O. and Blue
(Bill) Boosembark; and sons, Jesse at Cheyenne for the past year, and was excited Stockings and volunteered with
(Kathleen) Wade, Bill (Patricia) Wade Regional Medical about the professional training the Hospital Guild. She was a
and Jim (Cristy) Wade. In addition, Center. he had received and for future member of First Presbyterian
he is survived by his grandchildren, Dolores was opportunities to fight wildfires and Church, where she served in many
Brian, Skylar, Kacey, Thomas, Daric, born Nov. 11, help people. volunteer positions. Tina played golf
Kyle and Ryan; great-grandson, 1935, in Questa, John is survived by his parents, and tennis, and loved bridge and
Jackson; and sisters, Ramona and N.M., daughter of the late Santi- ago John Kennedy and Carmen Boyd of Mahjong.
Irene. and Eufemia (Rael) Gallegos. Cheyenne; and his brother and best Tina moved to Sweetwood of
He was preceded in death by his Dolores retired as a secretary from friend, Jacob of Laramie. He also Williamstown in Massachusetts
mother, Rosella; his son, John Wade; the state of Wyoming Agriculture leaves his paternal grandparent, in 2013 to be closer to family. She
one brother; and eight sisters. Department. She will be fondly Fred Kennedy of Idaho; and his made many new friends there and
He was a strong, honorable and remembered as the “green chili maternal grandparents, Larry Boyd was lovingly supported by their kind
humble man whose word was his lady,” and most importantly as a and Linda Lawing of Texas. He is and caring staff.
bond, and he expected the same. loving wife, mother, grandmother, also survived by two aunts, several Survived by her daughter,Christina S. Baskett, residing in
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International, Albin Baptist Church on the USS Bon Homme Richard
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sports fanatic. However, most of his
Wellesley, Mass.; sons, William W. Jr., or the Albin Ambulance fund. aircraft carrier. Thereafter, he enjoyment came from watching his
residing in Bennington, Vt., Stephen Condolences may be offered attended the University of Wyoming, grandson, Gavin, play football and
R., residing in Williamstown, Mass., online at www.schradercares.com. earning his Bachelor of Science basketball for Cheyenne’s East High.
and John N., residing in Bay City, degree in business administration He is survived by his wife,
Texas; nine grandchildren; sister, Douglas Doughty and became a devoted member
Marjorie “Margie” Smith;
Dorothy “Dee” Collins Torbert; and of the Alpha Kappa Psi business
brother Benjamin G. Dann III. 1942-2019 fraternity.
stepdaughter, Sarah Donis (Adam
She was preceded in death by her Douglas Robert Marv was an avid scuba diver. Gomez); stepson, Joel Boucher
parents, Benjamin and Dorothy Doughty, 77, of He achieved his PADI Divemaster (Wendy); grandchildren, Gavin,
Dann; her brother, David Dann; and Cheyenne went certification and traveled the world Jonathan, Nicole and Falcon; two
her husband, William St. Clair. home to the Lord diving in exotic places. After retiring brothers; and two sisters.
Donations in memory of Tina can on Nov. 8. from Bell Telephone Systems with Mel was preceded in death by
be made to the PEO Foundation, He was born 33 years of service, he began his his parents, Lawrence and Phyllis
3700 Grand Ave., Des Moines, Iowa, April 16, 1942, underwater video business in the Smith.
50312. in Minot, N.D., Caribbean. In 1993, Marv and In lieu of flowers, friends can
to Gerald and his wife moved from Colorado contribute to the Cheyenne East
Howard Malm Hilda Doughty. to Eureka Springs, Ark., where
Football/Sports Program, 2800 E.
He married Jennifer Palm on July 5, they owned and operated The
1933-2019 1983, in Missoula, Mont. He served Brownstone Inn bed and breakfast
Pershing Blvd., Cheyenne, WY 82001
Howard as public service commissioner for for many years. Later, he obtained c/o Carol Miller.
“Gordon” Malm, the state of Wyoming and had been his realtor license and joined Friends may send condolences to
86, went to be a database administrator at the Century 21 Woodland Real Estate. the family at www.wrcfuneral.com.
with his Lord University of Wyoming. After moving to Pea Ridge, Ark.,
and Savior on He was a member of Family he continued his real estate career Wayne Long
Nov. 9 at his Harvest Church, Cheyenne Guitar and then began a new career with
home in Albin Society and Nashville Songwriters The Lyle Company, a partner of 1922-2019
with his beloved Association, and had been active American Tower Corporation, as an Wayne B. Long,
wife, Fanny, in the GOP, Rotary Club and the independent lease consultant and 97, of Cheyenne
by his side. He Salvation Army. remained employed and active until passed away Nov.
will be greatly missed by his loving He is survived by his wife, Jennifer a month before he passed. 8 at Davis Hospice
family and lifelong friends. Doughty of Cheyenne; sisters, Marvin is survived by his wife of Center.
Gordon was born Oct. 6, 1933, Phyllis Nelson of Cheyenne, Marilyn 38 years, Donna; brother, Donald
He was born
to Elmer and Hilda Malm. He Leitzke (Everett) and Carol Doughty E. Shepard of Cheyenne; daughter,
graduated from Albin High in 1952 of Missoula; brother-in-law, Hensel Robi Diane (Mark) Chalmers of July 30, 1922, in
and attended the University of Nelson of Cheyenne; and sister-in- Australia; two granddaughters, Urich, Mo. He
Wyoming. Gordon married Fanny law, Nancy Doughty of Bismark, Devan (Joshua) Lockwood of married Maxine
Dwinell from Carpenter on Jan. 16, N.D. Australia and Casie Chalmers of Bell Feb. 4, 1943,
1954, and raised four kids on the He was preceded in death by Australia; two nephews; one niece; in Gulfport, Miss.
family ranch. He served on many his parents; and brothers, Keith and many, many friends. He retired as a
boards supporting his church and Doughty and Gary Doughty. Marv was preceded in death by Senior Master
the ag/cattle industry. Gordon will Condolences may be offered at his parents. Sergeant from
be remembered for his faith in God, www.schrader cares.com. the Wyoming Air
strong work ethic, and work in the Melvin Smith National Guard
cattle and ranching industry. Marvin Shepard 1955-2019 and also served in
Gordon is survived by his
wife of almost 66 years, Fanny; 1934-2019 Melvin Dean WWII in the Army
children, Martha Ellis of Albin, Marvin W. Smith, 64, of Air Corps.
Howard (Dixie) of Albin, Lynette “Marv” Shepard, Cheyenne He is survived
(Kent) Hunter of Hawk Springs 85, died peacefully suffered a heart by his children,
and Andy (Stacy) of LaGrange; Nov. 4 at Circle attack and Jerry (Susan)
nine grandchildren; two step- of Life Hospice at died Nov. 10 in Long of New
grandchildren; and five great- Legacy Village in Cheyenne. Castle, Colo.
grandchildren. He is also survived Bentonville, Ark., He was born and Terry Reilly of Cheyenne;
by his brother, Ken (Linda) Malm after a 31/2 year Jan. 16, 1955, in grandchildren, Dustin, Aaron,
of Cheyenne; and a multitude of battle with cancer. Centralia, Wash.
Brooke, Abbe, April and Patrick;
nieces, nephews, and great-nieces Marv was born Mel retired after 20 years from
and great-grandchildren, Izzy, Evan,
and -nephews. Sept. 13, 1934, to parents Harley the Federal Bureau of Prisons as a
He was preceded in death by his and Margaret (Maybon) Shepard in corrections officer, teaching young Henry, Addyson and Karson. He was
brother, Princeto; and parents, Edison, Nev. cadets with his passion. preceded in death by his parents
Elmer and Hilda. Upon graduation from high Mr. Mel was an avid “scratch” and five siblings.
In lieu of flowers, memorials school in Cheyenne, Marv proudly golfer, baseball player “Junior Babe Condolences may be offered at
should be made to Gideons’ served his country in the U.S. Navy Ruth World Series,” and overall www.schradercares.com.12 IN LOVING Memory
Sunday, November 24, 2019
Robert Corso Brenda Brown Denham, Jonna Heinz and Todd Lions Club for 50 years, serving
Heinz. a term of president and was “tail
1939-2019 1962-2019 She was preceded in death by twister.” He played guitar and
Robert James Brenda Sue her grandparents, John and Cora banjo and was a founding father of
Corso, 80, of Brown, 57, Kugland, and Charlie and Kathleen the Chugwater Philharmonic, and
Cheyenne passed passed away Nov. Brown. member of the Cheyenne Guitar
away Nov. 11 in 11 at Cheyenne A memorial to the Brenda S. Society and UW Cowboy Joe Club.
Cheyenne. Regional Medical Brown Memorial Scholarship Fund, Don is survived by his loving wife
He was born Center in P.O. Box 789, Wheatland, WY 82201, of 60 years, Danna (Bird) Williams;
March 13, 1939, Cheyenne as a would be appreciated by the family. three daughters, Jenny Williams,
in Omaha, Neb., result of a cardiac Condolences may be sent to the Linda Scharwath (Ronald) and
to Michael and arrest. family at www.gormanfh.com. Patricia Mason (Roger); seven
Berdene Corso. Brenda was grandchildren, Alisa Grooms
Bob grew up born July 11, 1962, in Torrington, Leon Morris (Robert), Robert Scharwath
in Hillsdale the daughter of C. H. “Chuck” and (Ashlyn), Jeffery Sutter (Erin),
and moved to Katherine Ann “Kate” (Kugland) 1940-2019 Matthew Scharwath (Hannah),
Cheyenne after Brown. Leon E. Connor Mason, Tyler Mason and
high school. Bob Brenda graduated from Wheatland Morris Sr., 79, of Ruby Mason; and eight great-
met the love of High in 1980; she participated in Cheyenne passed grandchildren, Nolan, Garrett,
his life, Linda, National Honor Society, Queen of away Nov. 14 at Lincoln, Wyatt, Colby, MacKensie,
on Oct. 15, 1964. Jobs Daughters and many sports Davis Hospice Drake and Cole.
Within three activities that included winning Center. He was preceded in death by his
months he swept a state volleyball championship. He was born parents, Oscar Homer Williams and
her off her feet in She then attended John Brown Aug. 3, 1940, in Rilla Dorleska (Archibald) Williams;
matrimony and in no time began University on a volleyball Sunrise to Edwin and his siblings, Richard Williams
their family. Bob and Linda have scholarship and later graduated and Katherine and Gwen Hall.
spent the past 54 years of marriage from the University of Wyoming Morris. He married Ellen Fuchs on Special thanks to Cheyenne Fire
enjoying life, friends and family. with a degree in business education Jan. 28, 1966, in Cheyenne. and EMS Departments and CRMC’s
Bob worked for the Wyoming in 1984. She was a member of the He is survived by his children, Home Hospice for their endless care
Highway Department for 31 years Kappa Kappa Gamma sorority and Yvonne (Homer) Cobb of Dunbar, and support.
and was blessed enough to spend developed many great friendships W.Va., Leon (Justine) Morris Jr. of In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts
the past 26 years doing whatever he that she cherished throughout the Cheyenne, Dean (Nanette) Morris of may be made to the Michael J. Fox
pleased as a young retired man. He years. In addition, Brenda earned Surprise, Loran Morris of Cheyenne Foundation for Parkinson’s Research
was strong in his faith and believed a Christian ministry degree from and Kenny (Laurie) Morris of or Cheyenne Lions Club.
God had the final answer to all Colorado Christian College in 1987. Cheyenne; brothers, Richard Morris Condolences can be left at www.
questions asked and unanswered. Brenda was a great sports fan and of Texas and Tony McCoy; eight schrader cares.com.
As a devout Catholic and knight supported the Wheatland Bulldogs, grandchildren; and five great-
with the Knights of Columbus, Bob Wyoming Cowboys, Denver Broncos grandchildren. Beatriz Velasquez
knew this was a temporary life, and and Colorado Rockies. She also He was preceded in death by his
when the time came he would not loved young people, so coaching wife, Ellen Morris; his parents; one 1931-2019
be gone, just physically set free. He was a natural fit for her. She grandson; and two siblings. Beatríz
loved camping, fishing and golfing. coached volleyball teams of all ages Condolences may be offered at Escobedo de
Bob also served his country for six and enjoyed bonding sessions on www.schradercares.com. Velázquez, 88,
years in the Air National Guard. the long bus rides. She developed died Aug. 16
He also loved spending a lot of his strong relationships with the young Donald Williams in Chula Vista,
spare time volunteering at the KC people she coached, which in turn Calif., after a
Hall serving the parishioners of St. made for winning ways. Brenda 1939-2019 brief illness.
Mary’s church. also taught youngsters at Pioneer Donald Eugene Bea was born
Bob is survived by his adoring Club for many years as well. Many Williams, 80, of April 19, 1931, in
wife; dog, Kaci; children, Dan of the individuals she coached and Cheyenne passed Cheyenne.
Chiolis, Troy Corso (Jen) and Traci taught have maintained long-term away Nov. 13 at She was a daughter, sister,
Willingham (Bill); cousins; nieces; relationships with her. his home. aunt, wife, mother, grandmother,
nephews; and all three of his grand- Brenda was very involved in He was born great-grandmother and partner.
dogs. CH Brown Company, the family March 28, 1939, Throughout her 88 years she was a
Bob was preceded in death by business, for many years. Her role as in Cheyenne, chef, accountant, florist, seamstress,
both his parents; two siblings, Don the vice president of operations was where he resided photographer, painter, sculptor,
Corso and Bernard Corso; and important to the continued success for his entire welder, potter, author, teacher and
nephew, Mike Corso. of the company. adult life. student.
In lieu of flowers, donations Brenda is survived by her parents, Don was an avid auto enthusiast Bea changed her life’s direction
may be sent in care of the Knights Chuck and Kate Brown; sister, Kristi and owned Monks Auto Upholstery many times, but she was an artist
of Columbus Scholarship Fund, K. Brown (Shawn O’Malley); aunts, and Glass. He later retired as a at heart. She applied her artist’s
c/o 507 W. 28th St., Cheyenne, WY Jean (John) Denham and Donna Farmers Insurance agent in 1987. passion to everyday endeavors.
82001. C. (Bryan) Heinz; and cousins, He served as a Cheyenne city Early in her life, she cooked
Katherine (Michael) Lloyd, JD councilman and was active in the traditional meals, but laterYou can also read
