GRAVE LOCATION- Block E Lot 6 Grave 7
On same stone as Eldora Mickelson Davis
STONE SAYS married 5 Jan 1933, Children, Brad, Clay, DebraFranklin Edward Davis
Born 28 Jul 1910, Byron, Big Horn, Wyoming
Son of Jesse Wells Davis & Hannah Maud Weaver
Md Eldora Mickelson, 5 Jan 1933, Billings, Yellowstone, Montana
Died 1 Jun 1986, Powell, Park, Wyoming
Buried 4 Jun 1986, WednesdayFranklin Edward Davis
Franklin Edward Davis, 75, died Sunday, June 1, 1986 in the Powell Hospital of cancer.
He was born July 28, 1910 in Byron, the son of Jesse Wells and Hanna Maud Weaver Davis. He grew up in Byron and attended the Byron schools. He married Eldora Mickelson Jan. 5, 1933 in Billings. They made their home in Byron, where Frank worked for Marathon Oil company as a chemist and a pumper until 1975 when he retired.
He was very active in civic affairs, serving as mayor of Byron and on the Byron school board for many years. He devoted a great deal of time to making Byron a better community to live in. He was active in the LDS chruch, having served a two-year stake mission and serving in the Bishopric of the Byron Ward. He enjoyed working crossword puzzles and reading.
Survivors include his wife of Byron; two sons, Bradley Wells of Salt Lake City, and T. Clay of Powell; one daughter, Debra Dalton of Cody; seven grand-children and one great-grandchild.
Funeral services were Wednesday, June 4, 1986 in the Lovell Stake Center. Burial was in the Byron Cemetery, with Haskell Funeral Home of Lovell in charge of arrangements..
GRAVE LOCATION - Block E Lot 6 Grave 8
On same stone as Franklin Edward Davis
STONE SAYS married 5 Jan 1933, Children, Brad, Clay, DebraEldora "Dode" Mickelson Davis
Born 27 Nov 1912, Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming
Daughter of Joseph Edward Mickelson & Julia Keele
Md Franklin Edward Davis, 5 Jan 1933, Billings, Yellowstone, Montana
Died 25 Nov 1998, Billings, Yellowstone, Montana
Buried 30 Nov 1998, MondayEldora "Dode" Mickelson Davis
Nov. 27, 1912 - Nov. 25, 1998
Eldora M. "Dode" Davis, 85, died Wednesday morning, Nov. 25, 1998, at St. Vincent Hospital in Billings, Mont., following a brief illness.
Born Nov. 27, 1912, in Lovell, Wyo., she was the third of six chidren born to Joseph Edward Mickelson and Julia Keele Mickelson. Dode grew up in Lovell and attended the Lovell schools.
On January 5, 1933, she married Franklin Edward Davis in Billings, Mont.; they were sealed in the Idaho Falls Temple June 5, 1951. Most of their married life was spent in Byron. Frank died June 1, 1986. Since Janurary 1995, Dode had resided at the New Horizons Care center in Lovell.
Friends and family will remember her talent for making things grow and the enjoyment she found in being outdoors and caring for her yard.
Survivors include two sons and their wives, Bradley Wells Davis of Roosevelt, Utah and T. Clay Davis of Powell; her daughter, Debra Dalton of Cody; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two sisters, Louisa Morrison and Genevieve Mickelson of Lovell; a sister-in-law, Hazel Mickelson of Lovell and numerous nieces and nephews.
Dode was preceded in death by her husband; parents; siblings, Cleo Morrison, Joseph Edward Mickelson Jr., and Frank Mickelson; a daughter-in-law,Gaylon Talbott Davis; and son-in-law, Clark Dalton.
Graveside services and burial were held at 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 30, 1998, at the Byron Cemetery under the direction of Haskell Funeral Home of Lovell.
GRAVE LOCATION - Block E Lot 7 Grave 13
On same stone as Hannah Maud Davis
Jesse Wells Davis
Born 13 Jan 1872, Montpelier, Bear Lake, Idaho (note the year difference)
Parents Alma Davis & Lucy Perry
Md Hannah Maud Weaver, 13 May 1893, Bennington, Bear Lake, Idaho
Died 25 Jul 1926, Lovell Hospital, Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming
Buried 30 Jul 1926JESSE DAVIS MEETS DEATH WHILE WORKIN BYRON OIL FIELD
Jesse W. Davis, a driller 52 years of age, employed by the Ohio Oil company at Byron, was killed last Sunday morning while drilling at a rig in the oil field there. Mr. Davis had left home at twelve o'clock, midnight, for the early morning shift. The fatal accident happened at about 3 a.m.
Davis was picked up by fellow members of the drilling crew in a condition of apparent lifelesness, after he had been struck on the head by a broken spudding shoe. He was taken to the hospital at Lovell and there life lingered with him until Sunday noon, about nine hours after the accident.
W.T. Tucker, local undertaker, was called to the Davis home Sunday to look after the body of the unfortunate man after he had been brought home to Byron from the Lovell hospital. The burial was made in the Byron Cemetery Wednesday afternoon.
Jesse Wells Davis had come to Byrn from Idaho twenty-six years ago. He leaves a widow and a family of six grown children, namely: Mrs. Vina Splawn, Mrs. Elpha Jensen, Mrs. Beulah Wilder, Jeff, Al and Frank all of whom are living at Byron or its nearby vicinity.
(Taken from the Powell Tribune, 29 Jul 1926)
GRAVE LOCATION - Block E Lot 7 Grave 14
On same stone as Jesse Wells Davis
Hannah Maud Weaver Davis Vail
Born 19 Sep 1873, Millville, Cache, Utah
Parents Franklin Edward Weaver & Christina Rachel Reed
Md 1) Jesse Wells Davis 13 May 1893, Bennington, Bear Lake, Idaho
Md 2) Orson Lorenzo "Ren" Vail, 26 Oct 1935
Died 4 May 1937, Lovell Hospital, Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming
Funeral Thursday For Byron Lady
Funeral services were held Thursday for Mrs. Hannah Davis Vail with Bishop Malcolm LeSueur conducting. The Relief Society chorus sang "Some Time, Some Where," "Some Time We'll Understand," and "I Shall Not Pass Again This Way, " with Arleen Jones as accompanist. Charles A. Welch offered the invocation, Bishop Frank L. Jones and Dr. Thomas B. Croft were the speakers, each paying tribute to this wife and mother who had endeared herself to her many friends. Mrs. Fanny Wolz sang "I Am a Pilgrim," accompanied by Mrs. Louise L. Johnson. The benediction was offered by Thomas Rogers. Interment was made in the local cemetery. The large crowd in attendance and the beautiful flowers bore evidence of the many friends she had. Flower girls were Arleen Jones, Geraldine NeVille, Rosy Pryde, Marybelle Cozzens, Nadine Egan, Genevieve Cozzens, Afton Jones, and Mary Jensen with Bell Jones, Bessie Snell and Afton Jones in charge. Angus Vail, Matt Cozzens, Roy Willey, Eugene Jones, Lou Wolz, and Oscar Jones acted as pallbearers. We extend to the bereaved family our deepest sympathy in their hour of trouble.
Hannah Maud Weaver was born October 19, 1864 in Utah and passed away May 4, 1937. Death was due to cancer. When a young lady, she was united in marriage to Wells Davis and to this union six children wee born. Mr. and Mrs. Davis and family came to Wyoming in 1900 from Bear Lake county, Idaho, and settled in Byron. She was preceeded in death by her husband and one daughter, Mr. Davis being killed in an accident at an oil well 12 years ago. She was an active worker in the Y.L.M.I.A. and also the Relief Society and for years was the telephone operator, her pleasing ways making her many friends.
In October, 1935, she was married to Ren Vail and is survived by her husband and the following children, Jess, Al, and Frank of Byron, Mrs. Eltha Jensen of Cowley, Mrs. Zina Arnoldus of Thermmopolis and twelve grandchildren.
GRAVE LOCATION - Block E Lot 9 Grave 20
Next to the stone of Sarah Cowley Davis
STONE SAYS FatherCharles Ammon Davis
Born 4 Oct 1879, Riverdale, Bingham, Idaho
Son of George David Davis & Celesta Artemesia Green
Md Sarah Elizabeth Cowley, 24 Jan 1907, Basin, Big Horn, Wyoming
Md Pearl Dement, 1926 (div) (could this be Mrs Naomi Pearl??)
Md Mrs Ada North Clayton 2 Jan 1929, Worland, Washakie, Wyoming (div)
Md Janet (Jean) Pryde Heasler, 8 Nov 1940 (div)
Died 6 Nov 1961, Casper, Natrona, Wyoming
Buried 10 Nov 1961Charles Davis Dies in Casper
Charles Ammon Davis, 82, former resident of Star Valley, passed away quietly at his apartment in Casper, Wyo. Sunday Nov 5, Apparently in perfect health, he had just returned to his apartment and sat down in a chair to remove his cowboy boots. One was still in his hands when he was found sitting in a chair.
Services were conducted Nov 10 from the Masonic temple in Powell, Wyo., and final interment was beside his wife at Byron, Wyo.
Charles was born Oct 4, 1879 in Riverdale, Idaho, the son of Mr and Mrs George Davis. He was raised as a Master Mason May 17, 1921 and he and his two sons were very sincere Masons.
In his early years he was affiliated with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
He came to Powell Wyo. as a pioneer rancher from Penrose, Wyo., and in 1907 was united in marriage to Sarah Elizabeth Cowley, close relative of Apostle Matthew Cowley.
To this union were born five children; James, Dessie, George, Oliver and Carlton. Three sisters and three brothers preceded him in death. One sister, Mrs Dessie O'Flaherty, is still living in Long Beach, Calif.
For several years he operated a livery stable in Garland, Wyo. and had the distinction of moving the first oil rig into Elk Basin by team and wagon.
After disposing of this business, he entered into law enforcement, where he was fifth sheriff of Park County and was also a revenue agent near Cheyenne. He served as deputy sheriff of Natrona County and was a security guard on the Pan American Pipeline. At the time of his death he was employed as security officer for the Casper Commissary.
His sister Mrs Dessie O'Flaherty of Long Beach, Calif. came to the valley and accompanied Mr and Mrs C.H. Davis of Afton, Mr and Mrs Ira Davis of Bedford and Mr and Mrs C.E. Leavitt of Auburn to Powell for the services. They returned to the valley Saturday evening, Charles was an uncle of the Davis brothers and Mrs Leavitt. Davis, Charles Ammon (i 16 Nov 1961 )Star Valley Independent
GRAVE LOCATION - Block E Lot 9 Grave 19
Next to the stone of Charles A. Davis
STONE SAYS MotherSarah Elizabeth Cowley Davis
Born 21 Nov 1886, Farmington, Davis, Utah
Parents James Heap Cowley & Rinnie Carlton Floyd
Md Charles Ammon Davis, 24 Jan 1907, Basin, Big Horn, Wyoming
Died, 14 Dec 1923, Penrose, Big Horn, Wyoming
Buried 17 Dec 1923
GRAVE LOCATION - Block D Lot 4 Grave 5
On same stone as Annie May Deaton
Charles Phineas Deaton
Born 23 Aug 1881, Albany Junction, Gentry, Missouri
Parents John Beverly Deaton & Nettie Pringle
Md Annie May NeVille Sessions, 26 Apr 1920, Red Lodge, Carbon, Montana
Died 13 Jun 1966, Billings, Yellowstone, Montana
Buried 16 Jun 1966Charles Deaton Funeral Today
Funeral services for Charles Phineas Deaton, 85, will be held at the Byron Chapel of the LDS church today, June 16, at 10 a.m. Bishop Clifford Powelson will preside.
Mr. Deaton, a Byron resident for many years, died June 13 at his home in Billings following a three month illness. He was a retired oil well contractor.
He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Beverly Deaton, born Aug. 23, 1881 in Albany, Mo. He married Annie May Neville Sessions April 26, 1920 at Red Lodge Mont.
He is survived by two sons, Clair N. Deaton of Byron and DeForrest Sessions, Redwood City, Calif.; five daughters, Nona Deaton Love, Byron, Annie S. Whiteman, Seattle, Wash., LaVerne S. Clarke, Escondido, Calif., Lela F. Till, Romona, Calif., and Ida M. Sessions of Byron ; one brothr Andrew E. Deaton of Kalispell, Mont., and two sisters, Mrs. Nona O'Bannon of Bremmerton, Wash., and Naomi Roberts, Santa Ana, Calif. He is also survived by 14 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
(The Lovell Chronicle, June 16, 1966)
GRAVE LOCATION - Block D Lot 3 Grave 4
On same stone as Charles P. Deaton
Annie May NeVille Sessions Deaton
Born 19 Oct 1880, Ogden, Weber, Utah
Parents Joseph Hyrum NeVille & Annie Lydia West
Md 1) Edwin Daniel Sessions, 4 Apr 1900 Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah
Md 2) Charles Phineas Deaton, 26 Apr 1920, Red Lodge, Carbon, Montana
Died 17 Jun 1961, Byron, Big Horn, Wyoming
Buried 20 Jun 1961, TuesdayDeaton Services Held June 20
Funeral services for Mrs. Annie May Neville Sessions Deaton wee held Tuesday, June 20 at 2 p.m. in the Byron LDS chapel with Bishop Wayne Lynn officiating.
Mrs. Deaton, 80, died at her home in Byron about 12:25 p.m. June 17 after a four-week illness.
The Singing Mothers, directed by Mrs. Louis Wolz and accompanied by Mrs. Charles Hessenthaler, sang "Sometime We'll Understand." The invocation was given by Mr. David Jones and Mrs. Wilder Hatch read the obituary. Mrs. Lloyd Allen sang "He" and Mr. Oren Jones delivered the sermon, after which Mrs. Al Davis read a poem, "Our Mother," composed by Mrs. Clarence A. Clark, a daughter. The Singing Mothers sang "Love at Home" and Mr. Ernest Jensen gave the benediction. Mrs. Hessenthaler played prelude and postlude music.
Pallbearers were Houston West, Robert Olson, Dick Keith and Leo Neville and Larry Talgo.
Internment was n the Byron cemetery with Haskell Funeral Home in charge. The grave was dedicated by Mr. Leo J. Neville.
Mrs. Deaton was born in Ogden, Utah Oct. 19, 1880, daughter of Joseph Hiram Neville and Annie Lydia West. During her girlhood, she served as assistant organist in the LDS church and was active in drama and speech.
She married Edwin D. Sessions Apr. 4, 1900 in Salt Lake city, Utah, and that same year they moved to Byron.
April 26, 1920 she married Charles Phineas Deaton in Red Lodge, Mont.
Mrs. Deaton was a member of the LDS church of Byron and was prominent in the Relief Society. She worked as a nurse in Billings during World War I and the flu epidemic about 1918.
Surviving are her husband; five daughters, Ida Mae Sessions and Mrs. Clarence A. Clark of Billings, Mont., Mrs. Robert C. Till of Ramona, Calif. Mrs. Gerald Whiteman of Seattle, Wash. and Mrs. Howard Love of Sunburst, Mont.; two sons, DeForest E. Sessions of Redwood City, Calif. and Clair N. Deaton of Byron; four brothers, Leo J. Neville of Bountiful, Utah, J.E. Neville of Huntington Park, Calif., R.M. Neville of Diboll, Tex, and Solon Neville of Byron; 15 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
GRAVE LOCATION - Block L Lot 15A Grave 2
WAR RECORD - M SGT US ARMY WORLD WAR II
Kenneth T. Elder
Born 12 Dec 1916, Needham, Norfolk, Massachusetts
Adopted son of Walter Gilmore Elder & Ethel Mae
Md Irene Marie Umscheid, 31 May 1941, Quincy, Massachusetts
Died 1 Dec 1988, Powell, Park, Wyoming (cremated)
Kenneth T. Elder
Kenneth T. Elder, 71, died Thursday, Dec. 1, 1988 in the Powell Nursing Home of natural causes.
He was born in Needham, Mass., and was the adopted son of Walter G. and Ethel Mae Elder. He graduated from Gaffstown High School in New Hampshie and attended Norwich University in Vermont. He entered military service before Pearl Harbor and was discharged in 1946. He had served as a master sergeant in the Air Force in the Pacific. On May 30, 1941, he married Irene Umscheid in Quincy, Mass. The family moved to Hawaii in 1961.
He worked as an electrical engineer in Hawaii and also lived in the Philippines, Guam and South America. He returned to Powell in 1984 and later moved to Lovell. He later owned his own clock repairing business and retired in 1978.
He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Lovell and North Big Horn Senior Citizens.
Survivors include theree duaghters, Mrs. Douglas (Ruthanne) Creed of Chesterton, Ind., Mrs. Clifford (Nancy) Naeole of Ewa Beach, Hawaii, and Mrs. Bill (Candy) Clark of Byron; his stepmother, Mrs. Walter (Billie) Elder, and a step-sister, Mrs. William (Nancy) Thompson, both of Manchester, Maine; a stepbrother, William Fergason of Cape Cod, Mass.; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 9, 1988 in St. John's Lutheran Church in Lovell. Easton Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
GRAVE LOCATION - Block L Lot 15A Grave 1
STONE SAYS "Pokey" (under a figure of a kitten)
Irene Marie Umscheid Elder
Born 7 March 1921, Quincy, Norfolk, Massachusetts
Daughter of George Umscheid & Minna Augusta Henke
Md Kenneth T. Elder, 31 May 1941, Quincy, Massachusetts
Died 18 July, 1998, Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming
Buried 3 Aug 1998 creamtedIrene Marie Elder
March 7, 1921 -- July 18, 1998
Irene Marie Elder was called home by her Lord and Savior on July 18, 1998, after a long battle with lung disease.
She was the third child born to Minna Augusta Henke Umscheid and George Umscheid on March 7, 1921, in Quincy, Mass.
She married Kenneth T. Elder in May of 1941. They had three daughters, Mrs. Douglas Creed (Ruthanne) of Chesterton, Ind., Mrs. Clifford Naeole (Nancy) of Ewa Beach, Hawaii, and Mrs. Bill Clark (Candy) of Byron. Kenneth preceded her in death in 1988.
Irene hand many intestests and hobbies during her life. She loved her work for the Kahua Ranch Meats in Honolulu, retiring after 20 yers and moving to Byron in 1984. She lived her cats, birds, flower gardenng, and hand work. Many have afghans and wall hangings to remind them of her.
She was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church in Lovell.
She is survived by her three daughters and their husbands, seven grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Cremation has taken place, and graveside servces will be at the Byron Cemetery on August 3, 1998, at 4 p.m..
GRAVE LOCATION - Block D Lot 1 Grave 5
On same stone as Eliza R. Farmer
John Blain Farmer
Born 27 Dec 1865, Muddy, Nevada (Bunkerville, Clark, Nevada)
Parents James Bellamy Farmer & Sarah Jane Blain
Md Eliza Arminda Robinson, 29 Dec 1896, Otter, Piute, Utah
Died 21 Jun 1941, Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming
Buried 23 June 1941FARM ACCIDENT FATAL
John D. Farmer, 76, died Saturday morning in the Lovell hospital, where he was taken Thursday following an accident in which he was fatally injured in the fields of his homestead three and a half miles east of Deaver.
Mr. Farmer was harvesting hay when the team which he was driving, hitched to a rake, became frightened and ran away, dragging him several hundred yards before coming to a stop. Mrs. Farmer witnessed part of the accident from their home, after finding her husband, ran to the W. W. Welling home for help, and she and Mr. Welling accompanied by a doctor whom they had called and other neighbors, took Farmer to Lovell.
The family moved to Deaver in 1918 from Byron. Surviving are the widow, five sons, two daughters and several grandchildren.
(taken from the Lovell Chronicle, June 26, 1941)
GRAVE LOCATION - Block D Lot 1 Grave 4
On same stone as John B. Farmer
Eliza Arminda Robinson Farmer
Born 24 Mar 1874, Paragoonah, Iron, Utah
Father Timothy Robinson & Julia Ann Hadden
Md John Blain Farmer, 29 Dec 1896, Otter, Piute, Utah
Died 20 Sep 1954, Powell, Park, Wyoming
Buried 24 Sep 1954, FridayPioneer Lady Buried Here Sept. 24
Funeral services for Mrs. Eliza Farmer, an old time resident of this section, were held in the Cowley ward chapel at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24.
She was born March 24, 1874 at Paragoonah, Iron county, Utah. She had many friends and acquaintences, having resided in both Byron and Cowley.
Eliza came to Byron in 1900 and made her home there until 1918, when the Farmer family moved to a farm west of Cowley on the Deaver irrigation project. Her husband, John Farmer, preceded her in death in 1940. She was the mother of eight children, the oldest preceding her parents in death.
The program was presented by the different wards where she had lived. The singing, especially requested, was by the C. Golden Welch family. The invocation was given by George Abraham of Byron, the obituary by Alice L. Welling, the sermon by Frank H. Brown, and the benediction was by Angus Christensen of Deaver. Ray Easton of Powell was in charge of the funeral arrangements and Bishop Robert L. Peterson presided at the services. An abundance of flowers and well filled chapel expressed the sincere friendships and deep sympathy to the John Farmer family. Interment was in the Byron cemetery.
GRAVE LOCATION - Block I Lot 10 Grave 5
On same stone as Lillian A. Foster
STONE SAYS married 4 Mar 1936William Lloyd Foster
Born 18 Jun 1912, Kirksville, Adair, Missouri
Son of Lloyd A. Foster & Grace A. Fisher
Md Lillian Adamson, 4 Mar 1936, Tooele, Tooele, Utah
Died 28 Jun 1983, Billings, Yellowstone, Montana
Buried 1 Jul 1983, Friday
William Lloyd Foster
BYRON -- William Lloyd Foster, 71, died Tuesday, June 28, at St. Vincents Hospital in Billings, where he had been a patient since June 1.
He was born June 28, 1912 in Kirksville, Miss. to Lloyd A. and Grace Foster. He married Lilian Adamson March 4, 1936 at Tooele, Utah.
He lived in Rawlins for 35 years where he was employed by the United States Postal Service. He then served for 15 years as the Postmaster at Fishing Bridge in Yellowstone National Park. He was Assistant Postmaster at Greybull for three years before retiring in 1975.
He was a member of the Masonic Lodge No. 5 in Rawlins and was affiliated with Masconic Lodges wherever he lived.
Survivors include his wife, Lilian of Byron; one son, William of Daytona Beach, Fla.; one daughter, Loydeen Tennant of Hygene, Colo.; one brother, Russell A. Foster of Arvada, Colo.;p one sister, Mrs. George Ekdahl of Rawlins; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
The funeral service will be Friday, July 1, at 11 a.m. at the Byron LDS Ward Chapel with Bishop Charles Hessenthaler officiating. Burial will be in Masonic Rites in the Byron Cemetery.
Haskell Funeral Home of Lovell is in charge of the arrangements.
GRAVE LOCATION - Block I Lot 10 Grave 6
On same stone as William L. Foster
STONE SAYS married 4 Mar 1936Lillian Adamson Foster
Born 13 Dec 1910,Tooele, Tooele, Utah
Daughter of Moses Martin Adamson & Marion Sagers
Md William Lloyd Foster, 4 Mar 1936, Tooele, Tooele, Utah
Died 21 Aug 1986, Lovell, Big Horn,Wyoming
Buried 25 Aug 1986, MondayLillian A. Foster
Lillian Adamson Foster, 75, died Thursday, Aug 21, 1986 in the North Big Horn Hospital in Lovell.
She was born Dec. 13, 1910 in Tooele, Utah, the daughter of Moses Martin and Marion Sagers Adamson. She married William Foster on March 4, 1936 in Tooele. Mr. Foster died in 1983.
They lived in Rawlins for several years before moving to the Big Horn Basin. Mrs. Foster worked as an accountant for the Hamilton Stores in Yellowstone Park for 11 years. She was a Byron resident for many years, but had spend the past three years in Greybull.
In addition to her own famly, she raised three grandchildren and was loved by all the people she met. She was a member of the LDS Church and the Order of Eastern Star.
Survivors include one son, William Martin Foster of Daytona Beach, Fla.; one daughter, Loydeen Mayhan of Longmont, Colo.; one sister Mary Belle Park of Salt Lake City; severn grandchildren and six great-grandhildren.
Funeral services were helad Monday, Aug. 25, 1986 in the Byron LDS Chapel with Don Hatch officiating. Burial was in the Byron Cemetery. Haskell Funeral Home of Lovell was in charge of arrangements..
GRAVE LOCATION - Block H Lot 6 Lot 6
On the same stone as Sylvia Ann Freeman
Wilbur Willis Freeman
Born 30 Jun 1916, Barnum, Niobrara, Wyoming
Son of Walter Freeman & Dora Pitts
Md Sylvia Ann Carr, 20 Jun 1941, Buffalo, Johnson, Wyoming
Died 27 Feb 1990, Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming
Buried 3 Mar 1990, Saturdayother source says mothers maiden is Potts
Wilbur W. Freeman
Wilbur W. Freeman, 73, died Tuesday, Feb. 27, 1990 in the North Big Horn Hospital in Lovell of an apparent heart attack.
He was born June 30, 1916 in Barnum, Wyo., the son of Walter and Dora Potts Freeman. He grew up on a ranch near Barnum and graduated from Buffalo High School. He married Sylvia Ann Carr June 20, 1941 in Buffalo. The lived in Douglas, Wyomng until 1946, when they moved to Byron to make their home.
He worked in the oil fields and as a rancher most of his life. He wase a membr of International Order of Oddfellows Lodge for 41 years. He loved fishing and hunting and was known as an excellent cowboy who loved working with horses. He took great pride in his grandchildren and great grandchildren. Survivors include his wife of Byron; two sons, Dale R. Freeman of Worland, and Bob R. Freeman of Cody; 21 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by one son, Bill Freeman.
Funral services were held Saturday, March 3, 1990 at 10 a.m. in the Byron LDS Chapel with Bishop Dick Jensen officiating. Burial was in the Byron Cemetery. Haskell Funeral Home of Lovell is in charge of arrangements. Memorial donations in his name may be made to the Lovell Senior Citizen's Center.
GRAVE LOCATION - Block H Lot 6 Grave 7
On the same stone as Wilbur W. Freeman
Sylvia Ann Carr Freeman
Born 3 Nov 1916, Worland, Washakie, Wyoming
Daughter of Glen L. Carr & Sylvia A.
Md Wilbur Willis Freeman, 20 Jun 1941, Buffalo, Johnson, Wyoming
Died 16 Jun 1994, Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming
Buried 18 JuneSylvia Ann Carr Freeman
Sylvia Ann Carr Freeman went to be with her beloved Wilbur on June 16, 1994.
She had resided in the New Horizons Care Center the past four years, since the passing of Wilbur. Before that time they made their home in Byron.
Sylvia ws born Nov. 3, 1916, in Worland, Wyo., the daughter of Glen L. and Sylvia A. Carr. She was raised in the Hole in the Wall country around Kaycee and Buffalo where her father ranched.
On June 20, 1941, Sylvia was married to Wilbur Willis Freeman. They had three boys, Bill, Bob, and Dale.
Sylvia is survived by one son, Dale; 17 grandchldren; two great-grandchildren; and one sister, Jeanette Zimmerman of Oswego, N.Y.
She ws preceded in death by two sons, Bill and Bob; one brother, Glen Jr.; one grandson, Dale Works Freeman; and her parents.
Funeral services were held June 18 at the Lovell Assembly of God Church. Burial took place in the Byron Cemetery.
GRAVE LOCATION - Block C Lot 6 Grave 2
In the same cement as Fawn Jensen Griffin, but different stones
Hyrum Harry Griffin
Born 17 Mar 1897, Burlington, Big Horn, Wyoming
Son of William Stephen Griffin & Sally Alvira Perry
Md Fawn Jensen, 10 Jun 1927, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah
Died 14 Apr 1974, Powell, Park, Wyoming
Buried 18 Apr 1974, ThursdayByron News
Funeral service for Harry Griffin was held Thursday April 18 in the Byron Ward Chapel, Bishop Waldo Jensen officiated. The opening prayer was offered by Ernest Jensen and the obituary was read by Elizabeth Powelson. The sermon was by Bishop Clif Powelson. J.W. Christoffersen gave the closing prayer. The grave was dedicated by David F. Jones. Pallbearers were Fay Cozzens, Allen May, Clyde Nicholls, Alvin Sessions, Ernest Jensen and David F. Jones.
Among those attending the Griffin funeral Thursday were Mr. and Mrs. Floyde Allred, Mrs. Chasta Reach, Mrs. Tena Norton and daughter, Mrs. Margaret Dickson of Lovell, Gene Jones, DeLyle Lindsay and daughter Lou Jensen, Eldon Walker, Mr. and Mrs. Asel Tucker of Burlington and Mrs. Orvin Christopherson of Basin.
(taken from the Powell Tribune, Byron News by Mrs. Velma Esterholt)
GRAVE LOCATION - Block C Lot 6 Grave 1
In same cement as H. Harry Griffin, but different stones
Fawn Jensen Griffin
Born 15 Jul 1907, Cowley, Big Horn, Wyoming
Daughter of Amelia Georgenia Hogentobler & Lars Christen Jensen
Md Hyrum Harry Griffin, 10 Jun 1927, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah
Died 23 Oct 1974, Powell, Park, Wyoming
Buried 25 Oct 1974, Friday
Mrs. Fawn Griffin dies in Powell
Mrs. Fawn Jensen Griffin, 67, died Wednesday in Powell Memorial Hospital where she had been a patient three days.
She was born July 15, 1907, in Cowley, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Larse Christen Jensen.
On June 10, 1927, she married Hyrum Harry Griffin in Salt Lake City. He died in 1974.
Mrs. Griffin was a member of the Later-day Saints Chruch.
Survivors include a daughter. Mrs. Retha Davids of Lava Hot Springs, Idaho; two sisters, Mrs. Clyta Merle Perry of Farmington, Utah, and Mrs. Christie Irene Perry of Salt Lake City; two brothers, James Lawrence of Cowley and Theron H. in California, and eight grandchildren.
Services were held Friday in Byron LDS Chapel with Bishop Waldo Jensen officiating. Burial was in the Byron Cemetery. Haskell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
GRAVE LOCATION - Block K Lot 10 Grave 5
On the same stone as Vinetta Robertson Griffin
STONE SAYS married 7 Oct 1929Frank Stephen Griffin
Born 29 Sep 1894, Fenton or Mormon Bend between Burlington & Meeteetsee, Wyoming
Son of William S. Griffin & Sally Perry
Md Vinetta Robertson, 7 Oct 1929, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah
Died 28 Dec 1998, Provo, Utah, Utah
Buried 31 Dec 1998, ThursdayFrank S. Griffin
Sept. 29, 1894 -- Dec. 28, 1998
Frank Stephen Griffin of Springville, Utah, formerly of Byron, died Monday morning, Dec. 28, at Utah Valley Hospital in Provo at the age of 104.
He was born in a one room log cabin at Fenton, or what was called Mormon Bend, between Burlington and Meeteetse, Wyo., on Sept. 29, 1984, to William S. and Sally Perry Griffin. In 1901 the family moved to a farm south of Byron where Frank spent his early years.
In 1913 he was called to serve a misssion for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the Southern States Mission and spent two years in North Carolina. Frank was an active member of the church throughout his life and served in many responsible positions, including High Priests' Group Leader and Bishop's Counselor. He was a generous supporter of missionary work and in later years a benefactor of Ricks College and Northwest College.
On Oct. 7, 1929, he married Vinetta Robertson of Cowley in the Salt Lake Temple, a marriage that lasted for 57 years before her death on July 25, 1987.
Frank and Vinetta lived in Los Angels, Calif. for eight years early in their marriage before returning to Byron in 1937 and settling on the Griffin family farm. They raised a large garden every year until he was in his 80s and canned from it as well as from their fruit trees. They also enjoyed riding the horses they kept on their farm. In additon to farming, Frank worked for the Big Horn County Weed & Pest Control District for many years.
In 1969, Frank and Vinetta bought a home in Springville, Utah, so they could be close to the LDS Temple and attend the cultural events at BYU. They spent the winter months there and returned to the ranch in the spring. After his wife's death, Frank spent less time at the ranch but would make the trip from Utah to Wyoming by car until he reached age 98 when he was refused a renewal of his driver's license.
Frank was able to remain in his own home until the time of his passing, needing the help of a young couple during the past three years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Vinetta, and a son, Clyde, who died in 1986. Survivors include a sister, Rose Doty, of Byron, and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at Haskell Funeral Home in Lovell on Thursday, Dec. 31, at 2 p.m. Burial will be in the Byron Cemetery.
(taken from the Lovell Chronicle)
GRAVE LOCATION - Blcok K Lot 10 Grave 6
On the same stone as Frank Stephen Griffin
STONE SAYS married 7 Oct 1929Vinetta Robertson Griffin
Born 9 Nov 1897, Spanish Fork, Utah, Utah
Daughter of Nephi Robertson & Ellen Snell
Md Frank S. Griffin, 7 Oct 1929, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah
Died 25 Jul 1987, Powell, Park, Wyoming
Buried 28 Jul 1987, TuesdayVinetta Robertson Griffin
Vinetta Robertson Griffin, 89, died early Saturday morning, July 25, in the Powell Hospital after a long illness.
She was born November 9, 1897 in Spanish Fork, Utah, the daughter of Nephi and Ellen Snell Robertson. She came to the Big Horn Basin with her family when she was 3-years-old. She attended the Cowley Elementary School and the Big Horn Academy in Cowley. She also attended the University of Wyoming.
She married Frank S. Griffin Ocotober 7, 1929 in Salt Lake City, Utah, and they made their home in Byron where they were engaged in farming for many years. Mrs. Griffin loved to garden and was an expert seamstrees.
Survivors include her husband, Frank of Byron, and four sisters, Thelma R. Yorgason of Pleasant Graove, Utah, Flora R. Matthews of Orem, Utah, Verda Partridge of Cowley, and Celesta Dargar of Colorado City, Ariz.
Funeral services were Tuesday, July 28, in the Byron LDS Chapel with burial in the Byron Cemetery Memorial donations to the Primary Children's Medical Center in Salt Lake City, Utah would be appreciated.
Haskell Funeral Home of Lovell was in charge of arrangements.