GRAVE LOCATION - Block G Lot 4 Grave 16
On the same stone as Janet Y. Pryde
John Pryde
Born 10 May 1854, Loanhead, Midlothian, Scotland
Parents George Pryde & Isabella Young
Md Janet Young, 24 Mar 1881
Died 25 Sep 1930John Pryde, a scotsman and coal miner by trade, became engaged to his beautiful schoolmate, Janet Young, when they were at the tender age of 16 and 17 years. Their's was a ten-year courtship by the time they married on 24 Mar 1881 at Corebriidge, Midlothian, Scotland. John was a son of George Pryde and Isabella Young, the third of eight children.
Shortly after John and Janet married they moved to England, John sailed for America in July 1883, seeking better living conditions for his little family. The family later joined him in Braidwood, Illnois, where he was once again engaged n coal mining. By June 1886 the family had moved to Walsenburg, Colorado, they continued to live in this coal mining community for about seventeen years. While living in Walsenburg, John suffered ill health for thee and a half years, the result of a premature mine blast.
The family moved to Rock Springs, Wyoming, for a short time and established a very successful bakery and confectionery. 1906 found John, Janet and their six children, moving to Byron, Wyoming, a Big Horn Basin community colonized by the members of the Mormon faith. John purchased the forty-acre farm known as the Heber Perry place and went into farming.
John's life history states "he was a proud man almost to being haughty and carried that proud step to his grave. He was a good neighbor, a devoted father and husband, honest and reliable." Grandchildren cannnot remember ever seeing him without a mustache.
(taken from the book "Byron, Wyoming 1900 - 2000, page 229-230)
GRAVE LOCATION - Block G Lot 4 Grave 15
On the same stone as John Pryde
Janet Young Pryde
Born 12 Dec 1855, Cockpen, Midlothian, Scotland
Parents George Young & Catherine Black
Md John Pryde, 24 Mar 1881
Died 30 Nov 1920Janet was the fourth of fifteen children born to George Young and Catherine Black. Janet was a beautiful young woman with eight lovely sisters and six handsome brothers. As a young girl of 14, she worked as a skullery maid in the castle Dlakerth and because of her valiant labor was raised to meat and pastry cook, all this before her marrige at age 25. Janet was engaged at the tender age of 16 to John Pryde. Their's was a ten-year courtship by the time they married on 24 Mar 1881 at Corebridge, Midlothian, Scotland.
The family came to the America seeking better living conditions. First to Braidwood, Illinois, then, Walsenburg, Colorado, continueing in the coal mining industry, their they lived for about seventeen years. They then went to Rock Springs, Wyoming, for a short time and established a very successsful bakery and confectionery. In 1906 they moved to Byron, Wyoming, a Big Horn Basin community colonized by the members of the Mormon faith.
Janet endured many trials during her life - nursing her husband, John, through a long work related illness; losing an adult son, who was a loving husband and father of two, to a flu epidemic; grieving over her son, Adam, who served in the military; and having lost four little boys in the early years of her marriage. Janet found comfort in her faith and rejoiced when her husband, John, joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She had a charming personality, free of envy and jealousy and was ever abounding in sympathy and love.
(taken from the book Byron, Wyoming 1900 - 2000, pages 229-230)
GRAVE LOCATION - Block K Lot 16 Grave 7
On same stone as Elma Ivy Renner
John Renner
Born 12 Jul 1913, Circle, Montana
Son of Frank Renner & Frances Gorka
Md Elma Ivy Reeves, 27 Feb 1957, Billings, Yellowstone, Montana (died 1984)
Died 10 Apr 1996, Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming
Buried 15 Apr 1996, MondayJohn Renner
July 12, 1913 -- April 10, 1996
John Renner, 82, died Wednesday, April 10, 1996, at North Big Horn Hospital Emergency Room after suffering a heart attack.
He was born July 12, 1913, in Circle, Mont., the son of Frank and Frances Gorka Renner. He grew up in Montana and attended school in Montana. As a young man he went to work as a ranch hand and worked on many ranches throughout Montana and northern Wyoming, spending many years in the Cody and Meeteetsee area.
He married Elma Ivy Reeves on February 27, 1957, in Billings, Mont. They moved to Byron from Cody after their marriage where they could be close to Mrs. Reener's children. Mrs. Renner died September 20, 1984.
John continued to work on ranches in the Byron area until his retirement. His greatest joy in life was his work and fishing. He spent many happy hours on fishing streams with his wife and family.
He is survived by one step-daughter Bunny Paxton of Dryhead; and brother Albert Renner of Montana; and numerous cousins, nephews and nieces, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday, April 15, 1996, at Haskell Funeral Home. Burial was in the Byron Cemetery.
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Son of Frank Renner and Frances Gorka Renner. Married Elma Reeves Davie on Feb. 27, 1957, they had no children of their own, but treated Elma's three children from her first marraige as his own. They were married until John became a widower when his wife passed away in 1984, a few short months later his oldest stepdaughter passed away after a battle with cancer. He is survived by his stepdaughters Bunny and Sharlene, 24 Grandchildren and 9 Great Grandchildren
(taken from "Find A Grave" submitted by Jeanne Hardin)
GRAVE LOCATION - Block K Lot 16 Grave 8
On same stone as John Renner
Elma Ivy Reeves Renner
Born 31 Jan 1915, Chaffee, Scott, Missouri
Daughter of Charlie Reeves & Eva Dribelbit
Md Rollie Davie
Md John Renner, 27 Feb 1957, Billings, Yellowstone, Montana
Died 20 Sep 1984, Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming
Buried 25 Sep 1984, Tuesday
Elma Renner
Elma Ivy Renner, 69, died at the North Big Hoorn Nursing Home in Lovell Thursday, Sept. 20, 1984.
She was born Jan. 31, 1915, in Chaffey, Mo., the daughter of Charlie and Eva Reeves.
She married John Renner Feb. 27, 1957 in Billings. They had lived in Cody before moving to Byron 13 years ago to be near Mrs. Renner's daughters.
She was fond of fishing, gardening, cooking and crocheting. She was a member of the Byron Ward of the LDS Church.
Survivors include her husband, John of Byron. three daughters, Bertha Paxton and Nancy Glaze, both of Byron, and Scharlene Lopez of San Benito, Texas; one brother, Johnny, of Chicago, Ill.; four sisters, Wathina Moore of Joliet, Ill., Catherine Casteel of Fort Worth, Texas, Elizabeth Wham of Chester, Ill., and Cassie Zanzuchi of Lackport, Ill.; 21 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
Funeral services were Tuesday, Sept. 25, in the Byron LDS Chapel, with Bishiop Charles Hessenthaler officiating. Burial was in the Byron Cemetery. Haskell Funeral Home of Lovell was in charge of arrangements.
Memorial donations in her name may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the Heart Fund.
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Daughter of Charlie Reeves and Eva Dribelbit Reeves. She married Rollie Davie and they had three girls,however they later divorced. She married John Renner on Feb. 27, 1957 to whom she was married till she passed away, they had no children. She is survived by her husband John, 3 Daughters, Nancy, Bunny, and Sharlene, 24 Grandchildren and 5 Great Grandchildren.
(taken from "Find A Grave" submitted by Jeanne Hardin)
GRAVE LOCATION - Block C Lot 7 Grave 2
In same cement as Effie J. Robison, but different stones
Marion Robison
Born 21 Sep 1897, Georgetown, Bear Lake, Idaho
Parents John Albert Robison, Sr. & Phoebe Elizabeth Pearson
Md Effie Jensen, 20 June 1918, Cardston, Alberta, Canada
Died 2 Apr 1951, Meeteetsee, Park, Wyoming
Buried 4 Apr 1951, WednesdayMarion Robison Buried At Byron
Funeral services for Marion Robison, one of the three Lovell people meeting death in a highway accident near Meeteese last week, where held in the LDS hall on Wednesday, April 4 at 2 p.m.
Ralph Stahle conducted with Mrs. Stahle playing preliminary music on the organ. A trio, Mrs. Thora Watson, Mrs. Carma Johnson and Mrs. Jesse Robertson sang "How Gentle God's Commands." They were accompainied by Mrs. Stahle. Arden Watson gave the invocation and Mrs. Nellie Vail of Byron read the obituary. Mrs. Watson sang "God Grant UsThy Peace." The funeral sermon was delivered by M.D. Harris and the trio sang "Peace I Leave With You." Benediction was offered by Charles B. Mann. Burial was made in the Byron cemetery where the deceased lived for many years.
The church had a profusion of flowers showing the many friends who mourned the deceased. Pall bearers were L.E. Thatch, Wilford Jones, Eldon Lynn, Joe Cook, Harry Robison and Angus Vail.
Marion Robison was born Sept. 21st, 1897, at Georgetown, Idaho, son of John and Phoebe Robison. When he was three years old the family came to the Big Horn basin with the colonizers of 1900. They made their home in Byron until Marion was about 14 years old, then moved to Canada where he grew to manhood. In early youth he became very efficient in handling horses, he loved to ride and rope and work with livestock.
In 1918 he married Effie Jenson at Cardston, Alberta, Canada. Five chldren were born of this union, four sons and one daughter. In 1931 he bought his family back to Byron to live. Marion was employed by the Ohio Oil Co., in 1934 and later left this position and moved to a farm west farming for several years. For the past four years they had made their home in Lovell.
In 1936 Marion took his family with him to the Cardston Temple in Alberta, Canada, for the sealing ceremony.
Deceased is survived by his widow and children, Dale in the Navy at Norfolk, Va., and Lee in the air force at Honolulu, Reed of Delta, Utah, Donald of Sidney, Nebr., and Mrs. Beth Robison of Idaho Falls, Idaho. He is also survived by two brothers, John of Vaughn, Mont., and Lewis of Seattle, Wash., two sisters, Mrs. Roy Willey of Byron and Mrs. Irene Moncur of Long Beach, Cal.
GRAVE LOCATION - Block C Lot 7 Grave 1
In the same cement as Marion Robison, but different stones
Effie Jensen Robison Keele
Born 22 Jun 1897, Aetna, Alberta, Canada
Daughter of Enoch Elias Jensen & Christina Skiver (Skriver)
Md 1) Marion Robison, 20 Jun 1918, Cardston, Alberta, Canada
Md 2) Thomas Alexander Keele, 7 Sep 1961, Idaho Falls, Bonneville, Idaho
Died 27 Nov 1978, Lovell, Big Horn, WyomingEffie Keele
Effie Jensen Keele, 81, died at her home in Lovell Monday of an apparent heart attack.
She was born June 22, 1897, in Aiena, Alberta, Canada, the daughter of Enoch and Christene Skriver Jensen. She had lived in the Big Horn Basin for about 50 years.
She married Thomas A. Keele June 7, 1961 in Idaho Falls, Idaho. She was a member of the LDS Church as a retired homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband.
She is survived by four sons, Dale M. Robison of San Francisco, Calif., Lee Robison of Boise, Idaho, Reid Robison of Orem, Utah and Donald Robison of Salt Lake City, Utah. one daughter Mrs. Aaron Robison of Idaho Falls, Idaho, four sisters, Mrs. Henry Boyer and Mrs Frank Cummins of Spokane, Wash., Melvina Jensen of Cardston, Alberta, Canada, and Mrs. Clinton Beddes of Lovell, three brothers, Melvin Jensen and Homer Jensen both of Spokane, Wash, and Frank Jensen of Alberta, Canada and several grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m Thursday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Lovell. Burial will follow at the Byron Cemetery.
Haskell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
GRAVE LOCATION - Block H Lot 9 Grave 4
On the same stone as Lucy J. Robison
Joseph Ray Robison
Born 6 Mar 1878, Georgetown, Bear Lake, Idaho
Parents Solon Wells Robison & Margaret Lydia Staker
Md 1) Lucy Johnson, 7 Apr 1902, Byron, Big Horn, Wyoming
Md 2) Hazel Violet Barnes, 5 May 1931, Buffalo, Johnson, Wyoming
Died 11 Sep 1953, Evanston, Uinta, Wyoming
Buried 15 Sep 1953, TuesdayServices Held For Joseph Ray Robison
Funeral services for Joseph Ray Robison were held Tuesday, Sept. 15, at two o'clock in the Lovell West Ward chapel with Elgen Brown conducting.
The singing Mothers sang "In the Garden," and the invocation was offered by Reuben Allphin. Mrs. Frank Brown and Mrs. Arden Watson sang "As Day Follows Night." President Frank H. Brown gave the sermon. Mrs. Nellie Vail composed and read the obituary. Nola Christopherson sang "The Lord's Prayer" and the benediction was by Rex Eyre.
Pallbearers were friends of Mr. Robison from Byron, Carl Anderson, Dave Jones, Ellis Powelson, Solon Cozzens, Fay Cozzens and Angus Vail. Interment was in the Byron cemetery and the grave was dedicated by Fritz Winzenried.
Joseph Ray Robison was born in Georgetown, Idaho, March 6, 1878, son of Solon W. and Lyndia Staker Robison. When Ray was very young the family moved to Montpelier, Idaho, where he spent his boyhood. In the spring of 1900 they came to the Big Horn basin.
Ray was a young man when the family came to Wyoming and was among those chosen to return to the Idaho and Utah country to bring cattle and horses to the new settlement.
On April 7, 1902 he was married to Lucy Johnson, daughter of Warren M. and Samantha Johnson, also pioneers in the same area. To this union nine children were born, one of whom died in infancy, eight are living, all of them present at the funeral except one daughter.
Ray was a man who put his hand to many kinds of labor, a blacksmith, farmer, salesman and miner. His wife pased away on April 4, 1924 at the family farm north of Byron, leaving a very young son. He worked in the copper mines in Anaconda, Mont., and in the mines at Sheridan. Here he met Miss Hazel Barnes, and they were married on May 5, 1931. They lived in Sheridan for a while and then came to Kane where he engaged in farming until his health failed and he was forced to retire, coming to Lovell about nine years ago.
To Ray and Hazel were born five chlden, four sons and one daughter. Crippled with rheumatoid arthritis and ill from other complications, Ray walked with a cane and crutches and finally was confined to a wheelchair. About two months ago his condition became acute and he was removed to the hospital where everything possible was done for his relief . He passed away Sept 11, 1953.
GRAVE LOCATION - Block H Lot 9 Grave 3
On the same stone as Joseph R. Robison
Lucy Johnson Robison
Born 30 Mar 1884, Lees Ferry, Coconino, Arizona
Parents Warren Marshall Johnson & Samantha Nelson
Md Joseph Ray Robison, 7 Apr 1902, Byron, Big Horn, Wyoming
Died 4 Apr 1924, Byron, Big Horn, Wyoming
Buried 7 Apr 1924Life History of Lucy Johnson Robison
Written by Sister Nellie VailLucy Johnson Robison was born at Lee’s Ferry, Coconino, Arizona, March 30, 1884. She was the daughter of Warren M. Johnson and Samantha Nelson Johnson. She was baptized by Asa W Judd and confirmed by Joel H Johnson.
Lucy was one of a family of ten children, four boys and six girls. Her childhood was a busy one, as in those days everything had to be done by hand. Soap was made by putting wood ashes with the fat of animals. Adding water this caused the formation of lye. This kind of soap was used for all things including toilet use.
Their mother made their clothing by hand, even boy’s suits, shirts, and underwear. Their father was a bee keeper. He often pacified hostile Indians by giving them honey. He would put comb honey in a large tub out in the yard by his home. The Indians would gather around it and eat it with their hands until it was all gone. A chief once wanted one of Lucy’s sisters and refused to leave without her until. Their father offered them honey and flour to take home.
Their father and mother taught them the gospel and also their school lessons. It was many miles to the nearest settlement and they never went to town more than once or twice a year.
They cultivated a large orchard and dried much fruit for their winter food. The children always helped to do this work. In this manner Lucy grew to young womanhood.
In 1900 Lucy came to the Big Horn Basin, Wyoming with her father, his first wife and several of the brothers and sisters. On April the 7, 1902 she was married to Joseph Rae Robison in Byron, Wyoming. It was always her desire to go to the temple but the opportunity was denied her. She was a deeply religious person. She had a deep desire to study the scriptures and the gift to interpret them. She enjoyed working in the church but her love was the “primary”.
Lucy was the mother of nine children. She and her husband bought a small farm north of Byron where the family lived. They raised Shetland Ponies and broke them to pull small carts. Lucy always had transportation with the pony and cart. It furnished a great deal of entertainment for the children including the cousins and neighborhood.
In 1919 Lucy was called to be president of the primary of the Byron Ward. In spite of her busy life with such a large family, she accepted the appointment and every week she loaded her brood of youngsters into the small cart and drove to town to primary. She was a faithful and able president. Her councilors were Grace Stevens, Automeila Wirth with Fredora Jensen as secretary.
Lucy was an outstanding example of fine motherhood and gloried in teaching the gospel both in her home and in the auxiliaries of the church.
Lucy passed away April 4, 1924 leaving her husband and children, one an infant son of a few days.Note: Sister Charlotte L Pryde and her councilors who succeeded Lucy and her co-workers remember that she handed them $500.00 to give to the bishop for the remodeling of the church.
GRAVE LOCATION - Block H Lot 12 Grave 3
In the same cement as Lydia Margret Robison and Lydia Lona Robison
Solon Wells Robison
Born 10 Apr 1843, Nauvoo, Hancock, Illinois
Parents Lewis Robison & Clarissa Minerva Duzette
Md Lydia Margaret Staker, 10 Oct 1865, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah
Died 12 Dec 1925, Byron, Big Horn, Wyoming
GRAVE LOCATION - Block H Lot 12 Grave 4
In the same cement as Solon Wells Robison and Lydia Lona Robison
Lydia Margret Staker Robison
Born 12 Feb 1845, Springfield, Sangamon, Illinois
Parents Nathan Staker & Margaret Jane Richmond
Md Solon Wells Robison, 10 Oct 1865, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah
Died 15 Feb 1923, Byron, Big Horn, Wyoming
GRAVE LOCATION - Block C Lot 7 Grave 15
On same stone as Phoebe E. Robison
John Albert Robison Sr.
Born 29 Jul 1850, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah
Parents Lewis Robison & Clarissa Minerva Duzett
Md Pheobe Elizabeth Pearson, 13 Oct 1873, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah
Died 29 Oct 1935, Byron, Big Horn, Wyoming
Buried SaturdayOccupation: Farmer
Mission: Central States 1904
In 1900 pioneered Big Horn Basin Byron, WyEarly Pioneer Is Buried At Byron
Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon over the remains of Albert Robison with Bishop Frank Jones conducting the services.
Mr. and Mrs. Ed Johnson, Grace Stevens and Ralph Erickson sang "Lead Me Gently Home," with Edith Young at the Piano. Prayer was offered by Leo J. Neville. Morris Johnson rendered a violin solo "The End of a Perfect Day." Mrs. Patty Scott was the first speaker, giving a sketch of Mr. Robison's life and the hardships he endured as an early pioneer of Utah, Idaho and Wyoming. She also read a very fitting poem. Ralph Erickson rendered a vocal solo "Face to Face." John Jensen spoke of the dependability and faithfulness of the deceased, and said if all would follow in his footssteps they would make better citizens. Mrs. Fanny Wolz was the next speaker, who told of the love and unity that had always been in their home. What a kind husband he had always been and such a friend to the young people. She had known and been closely asssociated with the family all of their life. The closing number by the quartet "Goin'Home." The benediction was offered by Walter Stevens.
The floral offerings were very beautiful. The flower girls were Beth, LaVon, and Thelma Robison, Janet and Betty Heasler and Ardella Negro. The following were pallbearers DeVerl, True and Lyle Willey, Vern and Dale Robison and Lewis Cozzens. All were grandsons except one. We extend to the bereaved family our sympathy and love in the loss of the husband and father.
Burial was at the family lot in the local cemetery.
John Albert Robison was born of early pioneer parents in Salt Lake City, July 29th, 1850 in the first adobe house that was built in Utah. When a young man of twenty years he was called by President Young to go to Bear Lake Valley, Idaho to help the colonizing there. He later returned to Utah where he met and married Pheobe Elizabeth Pearson of Pleasant Grove, they were married in Salt Lake City. He returned to Idaho with his wife to make their home. Ten children were born to them, three of which has preceeded him to the great beyond. In the spring of 1900 Mr. Robison came to Byron with the first company of settlers working on the canal all summer . In the fall he returnd to Idaho for his famly. They arrived in Byron November 20th, 1900 in a blizzard. Shortly afer the arrival of the family a son was buried.
Mr. and Mrs. Robison had been married 63 yeras. He passed peacefully away in his sleep Wednesday night about eleven o'clock. He had been in failing health for the past few years, but had been bed fast but two weeks.
He is survived by his aged wife and the following children: John of Vaughn, Mont.; Lewis of Emmett, Idaho; Rulan and Joe of Canada; Mrs. Roy Willey, Marion of Byron and Mrs. Ed Wiseman of Long Beach, Calif.
GRAVE LOCATION - Block C Lot 7 Grave 16
On the same stone as John A. Robison
Phoebe Elizabeth Pearson Robison
Born 12 Aug 1855, Pleasant Grove, Utah, Utah
Parents Ephraim John Pearson & Nancy Ann Foutz
Md John Albert Robison Sr., 13 Oct 1873, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah
Died 1 May 1945, Byron, Big Horn, Wyoming
Buried SaturdayEleven Children: John Albert, Gove Benjamin, Lewis Art, Charles William, Rulon Smith, Clarissa Ann, Myrtle, John Wells, Louisa Irene, Lilburn and Marion.
Services for Elizabeth Robison
Funeral services were held in Byron Saturday afternoon for Mrs. Elizabeth Robison who passed away on Tuesday, May 1st, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Roy Willey.
A quartette, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Jones and Mr. and Mrs. Walter Stevens, sang the opening and closing numbers, "Come, Come Ye Saints" and "Sister, Thou Wert Sweet and Lovely." The invocation was given by John Jensen. Mrs. Thora Rollins and Mrs. Delilah Brown sang a duet. "O, Gracious Lord." The obiturary was given by Mrs. Fannie L. Wolz, who has been a friend of the family all her life and who paid high tribute to Mrs. Robison as a pioneer gentlewoman, a loving wife, a talented homemaker, and a social worker whose influence had been felt by many. Mrs. LaVon Miller, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Robison and a granddaughter of Mrs. Robison, played as a violin solo, "Goin' Home." She was accompanied by Mrs. Bruce Johnson. Bishop Walter Stevens, in brief remarks, expressed satisfaction with the life of a woman who had lived her life so fully and so well. Mrs. Thora Rollins, accompanied by Mrs. Ada Baxter, sang "Rock of Ages." Bishop Frank Brown gave the sermon, answering the request made by Mrs. Robison several years ago, that he speak at her funeral.
The benediction was given by Ellis Powelson. Pall bearers were Louis Wolz, David Lindsay, Mat Cozzens. Solon Cozzens. Ellis Powelson and Eugene Jones. Interment was made in the Byron cemetery.
Phoebe Elizabeth Robiosn was born in Pleasant Grove, Utah, August 12, 1855, the daughter of Ephraim John Pearson and Nancy Ann Foutz. She was the fifth child in a family of ten. While she was yet a small child her mother was left alone to povide for her family and it became neccessary for some of the children to live with relatiaves. Elizabeth lived with an aunt. In 1873 she married John Albert Robison in Salt Lake City. They lived on a small farm at Pleasant Grove for two years and then with their baby, answered a call to help colonize Bear Lake county in Idaho. They settled in Georgetown where they lived for 25 years and ten childen were born. Elizabeth found expresson for the arts she had learned as a child with the natural talent of a homemaker made her humble home cheerful and comfortable with her homemade carpets, exquisite embroidery , knitting, crocheting and netting.
Again in 1900 they answered the call of the church and came to the Big Horn basin and settled n Byron where they have since lived and raised their family and been active in church and community work. The closing song of the service was a summary of the fine qualities of Mrs. Robison. Throughout her life she has experienced typical pioneer hardships she knew the joys and sorrows of raising a large family and of 62 years of married life. Her last few months were spent in a bed, yet she never lost her graciousness, her charm, her sincere appreciation for all that was done for her. She passed away quietly just lacking three months and 11 days of being 90 years of age. The floral offerings bespoke the esteem with wihich she was regarded by everyone who knew her.
She is survived by seven chldren, John of Great Falls, Mont., Lewis of Seattle, Wash., Joe and Rulon of Alberta, Canada, Marion of Byron, two daughters, Mrs. Roy Willey of Byron and Mrs. Irene Moncur of Long Beach, Calif.
There are 30 grandchilden and 18 great-grandchildren who survived her. Relatives attending the services from out of town were Mr. and Mr.s John Robison and daughters Beatrice and LaVon, and Joe and Rulon Robison of Alberta, Canada.
Friends from out of town included Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Godfrey, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mann, Mrs. Algie Partridge, Mrs. Dora Meeks, Mrs. Russell Smith, Pvt. and Mrs. Joe Cook of Cowley, Mrs. Eldon Walker and daughters Mr. and Mrs. D.D. Lindsay and Joe Williams of Powell, Mr. and Mrs. Tom Weir of Greybull and Mrs. Patty Scott of Lovell.
GRAVE LOCATION - Block H Lot 1 Grave 3
On the same stone as Catherine C. Rogers
Has another Olson Mortuary marker states Thomas M. Rogers 1877-1946Thomas Moses Rogers
Born 14 May 1877, Helena, Shelby, Alabama
Parents Margaret Rogers (father unknown)
Md Catherine Carroll, 18 Feb 1900, Shelby County, Alabama
Died 24 Sep 1946, Powell, Park, Wyoming
Buried Friday
Funeral services for Thomas Moses Rogers were held last Friday afternoon at 2 p.m. in the LDS church at Byron wiht Bishop Walter Stevens officiating. Supt. James Simmons, Mrs. Walter Stevens and Mr. and Mrs. Charles Wolz made up the quartet which sang, "Oh, My Father" as the opening number and "Jesus Lover of My Soul," as the closing number, with Naomi Abraham as accompanist. Prayer was given by George Abraham and Mrs. Florence Tanner gave the obituary and read a poem composed by Nellie Vail. Norma and Naomi Abraham sang a duet, "I've Grown So Used to You, " with Mrs. Stevens accompanying them. Frandk L. Jones gave the sermon and paid high trbute to Mr. Rogers. The solo, "Good Night and Good Morning," was rendered by Mrs. Grace Stevens with Naomi Abraham as accompaniest. Closing remarks were by Bishop Stevens and after the closing song, the benediction was offered by Fritz Winzenried. Interment was in the Byron cemetery and John Jensen dedicated the grave.
Thomas Moses Rogers was born May 14, 1877 at Helena, Alabama. Very little is known of his boyhood except that he lived with his widowed mother and took care of her until her death, which occurred in 1900. On Feb 18, 1900, Mr. Rogers and Miss Katherine Carrol were united in marriage. They were both converts to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and were baptized on April 28, 1912. Three years later they came to Byron where they have resided ever since, except for 10 months spent at Provo, Utah.
Although they were not blessed with children of their own, they reared three fine children in their home, two nephews and a neice and have given much help to many of the children in our town.
Mr. Rogers filled a mission to the southern states in 1918 among his own people. He served as a counselor in the bishopric from 1928 to 1937 and has been faithful in the church.
Before coming here, Mr. Rogers worked in the mines. Since we have known him, he has worked in the oil fields here and at Elk Basin and was rider for the Sidon canal for several years. His health was impaired a number of years ago when he fell from the roof of the school house and injured his back. In recent years he has been custodian of either the church or the school house where he was employed at the time of his death, serving faithfully to the end. Mr. Rogers' sudden passing was a shock to friends in this community both young and old.
His gentle nature and kindness ...children made him beloved by all who knew him. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Katherine Rogers, two nephews, Alex Nash of Byron, William Vining of Bridger, a grand neice, Mrs. Gene Hetland of Crooked Creek. Presant at the services from out of town weer; Mr. and Mrs. Gene Hetland, Andy Hetland, Mrs. Edna Strong Anderson of Crooked Creek, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Vining of Bridger, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas ..eir of Greybull, Mr. and Mrs. George McBlain, Mr. and Mrs. James Wasden of Penrose, Mrs. ...m J. West, O.L. Allphin, Ev... Wilde of Lovell, Mr. and Mrs. Dave Lindsay, Mrs. Charlotte Lindsay of Powell, Dave Lindsay, Jr., home on leave from the Navy.
Mrs. Rogers wishes to thank her fridnds and neighbors for the many kindnesses during her berevement and for the floral and also cash contriburtions whch were received at this time.
************************Thomas M. Rogers of Byron passed away at about 10 a.m. Tuesday morning at a Powell clinic where he had gone for medical treatment. Mr. Rogers had been custodian of Byron schools and performed his tasks as usual Tuesday morning. He was taken to Powell by Jack Corbett and upon being admitted to the clinic was placed under oxygen treatment, but failed to respond. Although his health has been failing the past few years he had managed to perform his work faithfully. Death was attributed to a heart attack. Surviving his widow, Mrs. Hattie Rodgers. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 2 o'clock.
GRAVE LOCATION - Block H Lot 1 Grave 2
On the same stone as Thomas Moses Rogers
Catherine Carroll Rogers
Born 29 Aug 1880, Maylene, Shelby, Alabama
Parents James Miner Carroll & Alice Virginia Lindsay
Md Thomas Moses Rogers, 18 Feb 1900, Shelby County, Alabama
Died 5 Mar 1964, Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming
Buried 7 Mar 1964Byron Matron Accorded Rites
Funeral Services were held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Byron LDS chapel for Mrs. Catherine Rogers, 83. Bishop Clifford Powelson officiated.
The prelude and postlude music was played by Mrs. Norma Hessenthaler. The opening prayer was offered by Angus Vail and Arden McArthur of Lovell sang"The Lord's Prayer." She was accompanied by Mrs. Myrna Jensen. The obituary was read by Forence Tanner and Mrs. Norma Hessenthaler and Mrs. Naomi Briggs "In the Garden," accompanied by Mrs. John Abraham. President Wilmer Nicholls presented the sermon. The Singing Mothers sang "God be With You" and the benediction was offered by George Abraham, Sr.
Pallbearers were Alex Nash, Alex Nash Jr., W.L. Vining, Ace Hetland, Gene Hetland and Tom Ortez. Honorary pallbearers were members of the High Priest Quorum.
Calvin Jones dedicated the grave.
Burial was in the Byron Cemetery with Haskell Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Rogers, a Byron resident since 1916, died Thursday, March 5, in the North Big Horn hospital, where she had been a patient for two days.
Mrs. Catherine Carroll Rogers was born Aug. 29, 1880, in Maylene, Ala., a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Miner Carroll. She was married to Thomas Moses Rogers Feb. 18, 1900. He died in Byron in 1947.
Mrs. Rogers had been a member of the LDS church since 1912.
Surviving are three brothers, James, Harvey and Dewey Carroll, all of Maylene; one sister, Jenny Carroll of Maylene; two nieces, Mrs. Edith Hetland of Byron and Mrs. Thelma Ortez of Lovell and two nephews, Alex Nash of Byron and W.L. Vinning of Bridger.
******************Mrs. Catherine Carroll Rogers, 83, Byron resident since 1916, died Thursday night in the North Big Horn Hospital in Lovell. She had been hospitalized two days. Mrs. Rogers was born Aug. 29, 1880, in Maylene, Ala., a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James Miner Carroll. She was married to Thomas Moses Rodgers on Feb. 18, 1900. He died in 1947 in Byron. She had been a member of the LDS church since 1912. Surviving are four brothers, a sister, Jenny Carroll of Maylene; three brothers, James, Harvey, and Dewey Carroll all of Maylene; two nieces, Mrs. Edith Mae Hetland of Byron and Mrs. Thelma Ortez of Lovell; two nephews Alex Mash of Byron and W.L. Vining of Bridger. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Saturday in the Byron LDS chapel with the Bishop Clifford Powelson officiating. Burial will be in the Byron Cemetery with the Haskell Funeral Home of Lovell officiating.
GRAVE LOCATION - Block H Lot 2 Grave 1A
He was creamated. He is buried in the same grave as his wife, his military headstone marks the grave
WAR RECORD - US NAVY VIETNAM
Arthur Robert Rusch
Born 28 Oct 1943, Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI
Parents Arthur R. Rusch & Isabelle
Md Laural Mae Nation, 28 Aug 1973, Douglas, Converse, Wyoming
Died 29 Oct 1984, Ralston, Park, Wyoming (creamated)
Buried 3 Nov 1984, SaturdayArthur and Laurel Rusch
Arthur Robert Rusch and Laurel Mae Nation Rusch were killed Monday evening, Oct. 29, 1984, in a head-on collision about 12 miles west of Powell.
Arthur was born Oct. 28, 1943, in Milwaukee, Wisc., the son of Arthur R. and Isabele Rusch. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He had worked as a welder and steel worker and waas employed by the Snow Ball Springs Mink Ranch in Lovell at the time of his death.
Laurel Mae Nation Rusch was born Oct. 11, 1945, in Lovell, the daughter of John J. and Laura Nation. She attended the Lovell schools. She married Arthur R. Rusch August 23, 1973 in Douglas, Wyo. They had made their home in Lovell for the past five years. She was a devoted homemaker and mother.
Arthur is surived by two sons, James and George and one daughter, Teresa Rusch of the family home and three sisters and one brother, all of Milwaukee. Laurel is survived by her parents, five sons, John Robert Tryon, Sidney Oscar Tryon, William "Bill"Tryon, James Arthur Rusch, George Edward Rusch; one daughter, Teresa Marie Rusch; two brothers, John Delmer and Jerry Nation, and one sister, Victoria Jean Moore all of Lovell.
Cremation will take palce for Mr. Rusch. Funeral services for Laurel will be Saturday, Nov. 3, 1984, at 2 p.m. in the Byron LDS Chapel with burial to follow in the Byorn cemetery. Haskell Funeral Home of Lovell is in charge of arrangements.
GRAVE LOCATION - Block H Lot 2 Grave 1
Husband and wife buried in same grave, husbands stone marks the grave, small Haskell Funeral Home marker for both wife and husband near.
Laruel Mae Nation Rusch
Born 11 Oct 1945, Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming
Daughter of John James Nation & Laura Abraham
Md 1) Mr. Tryon
Md 2) Arthur R. Rusch, 28 Aug 1973, Douglas, Converse, Wyoming
Died 29 Oct 1984, Ralston, Park, Wyoming (car accident)
Buried 3 Nov 1984, SaturdayArthur and Laurel Rusch
Arthur Robert Rusch and Laurel Mae Nation Rusch were killed Monday evening, Oct. 29, 1984, in a head-on collision about 12 miles west of Powell.
Arthur was born Oct. 28, 1943, in Milwaukee, Wisc., the son of Arthur R. and Isabele Rusch. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He had worked as a welder and steel worker and waas employed by the Snow Ball Springs Mink Ranch in Lovell at the time of his death.
Laurel Mae Nation Rusch was born Oct. 11, 1945, in Lovell, the daughter of John J. and Laura Nation. She attended the Lovell schools. She married Arthur R. Rusch August 23, 1973 in Douglas, Wyo. They had made their home in Lovell for the past five years. She was a devoted homemaker and mother.
Arthur is surived by two sons, James and George and one daughter, Teresa Rusch of the family home and three sisters and one brother, all of Milwaukee. Laurel is survived by her parents, five sons, John Robert Tryon, Sidney Oscar Tryon, William "Bill"Tryon, James Arthur Rusch, George Edward Rusch; one daughter, Teresa Marie Rusch; two brothers, John Delmer and Jerry Nation, and one sister, Victoria Jean Moore all of Lovell.
Cremation will take place for Mr. Rusch. Funeral services for Laurel will be Saturday, Nov. 3, 1984, at 2 p.m. in the Byron LDS Chapel with burial to follow in the Byorn cemetery. Haskell Funeral Home of Lovell is in charge of arrangements.
GRAVE LOCATION - Block L Lot 3 Grave 2&3
On same stone as Priscilli Ann Spaugh Sanders
STONE SAYS sealed 29 Aug 1956, Our Children, Julie, Daniel, Rebecca, Nathan, Karma, Jared, Jeanna, Benjamin, Philip, Rachel, Grant, Joshua, Caleb, Proverbs 31:28 Their children arise up and call them blessed, 3 Nephi 22:13 And all thy children shall be taught of the Lord; and great shall be the peace of thy childrenGrant Lyman Sanders
Born 22 Apr 1934, Otto, Big Horn, Wyoming
Son of Eldon Sanders & Isabelle Lyman
Md Priscilla Spaugh, 29 Aug 1956, Idaho Falls, Bonneville, Idaho
Died 20 Apr 1997, Between Greybull & Lovell, Big Horn County, Wyoming
Buried 25 Apr 1997, Friday
Grant and Priscilla Sanders
Grant Lyman Sanders, 62, and Priscilla Ann Sanders, 60, died as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident between Lovell and Greybull, Wyo. on April 20, 1997. In life, as in death, Grant and Patty were united in purpose and love for their church and family. Their unwavering commitment to righteous principles became the hallmark of their service to God, family and community.
Grant was born on April 22, 1934, in Otto, Wyo. He graduated from Greybull High School in 1952, and attended the University of Wyoming and later Northwest Community College in Powell from 1952 to 1954. From May of 1954 to May of 1956 he served a full-time mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Indiana and Ohio where he met Priscilla Ann Spaugh. He and Priscilla (Patty) were married on August 29, 1956, in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple.
Patty was born on June 7, 1936, in Harrison Township, Bartholomew County, Ind. She graduated from Jackson High School in Indiana in 1954. Before her marriage to Gant in 1956 she attended Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah.
In 1962, Grant and Patty moved to Glenrock, Wyo. where Grant taught sixth grade. In 1969, Grant enrolled in BYU and began work on a master's degree in educational administration. Later that same year they moved to Byron where Grant taught junior high and high school English until 1972. Grant received his master's degree in August of 1972, and took a job as the principal of Byron School in the summer of 1974. In 1983, Gant became principal of the newly created Rocky Mounatin High School. In July of 1985, Gant appointed superintendent of Big Horn County School District No. 1 where he continued in that position until his death.
In 1977, Grant was elected to the Wyoming State House of Representatives where he served as chairman of the Labor, Health and Social Servies Committee. He later completed a four-year term as a member of the Wyoming State Board of Education and has served two different terms as a member of the Wyoming High School Activities Association Board of Directors.
While Patty never sought worldly recognition, she felt it a tremendous honor to be a mother. Her desires and joys were always with her family. She is honored by her family as a counselor, comforter, teacher and a elect lady.
Both Grant and Patty considered the education of their chldren one of their greatest accomplishments. All 13 graduated from high school in Byron. Nine have college degrees, seven with bachelor's degrees and two with associate degrees. Four have master's degrees. Three are currently enrolled in college.
They have served faithfully in numerous positions of responsibility in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints throughout their lives and found great joy in their church activities.
Grant was preceded in death by his father, Elden Sanders. He is suvived by his mother Isabelle Sanders of Otto,Wyo.; seven brothers and sisters, Richard Sanders of Basin, Leon Sanders of Powell, Dorothy Lytle of Salt Lake City, Utah, Merrill Sanders of St. George, Utah, Paul Sanders of Logan, Utah, Elden Sanders of Byron and Ellen Gotfredson of Worland.
Patty was preceded in death by her mother and father, Elizabeth and Walter Spaugh. She is survived by five brothers and sisters, Kenneth Spaugh of Columbus, Ind., Linda Wright of Franklin, Ind., Wendell Scott Spaugh of Hope, Ind., Nina Meals of Chesterfield, Mo., and Charles Spaugh of Seymour, Ind.
Grand and Patty are survived by their 13 children and 34 grandchildren. Surviving children are daughter and son-in-law Julie and Mark Averett of Cedar City, Utah, son and daughter-in-law Daniel and Kelli Sanders of Orem, Utah, daughter and son-in-law Rebecca and Lynn George of Cody, son and daughter-in-law Nathan and Carolyn Sanders of Delta, Utah, daughter Karma Sanders of LaCrosse, Kan., son and daughter-in-law Jared and Heather Sanders of Orlando, Fla., daughter Jeanna Sanders of Afton, son and daughter-in-law Benjamin and DeAnn Sanders of Orlando., Fl., son and daugher-in-law Philip and Amy Sanders of Greenville, Texas, daughter and son-in-law Rachel and Brett George of Chadron, Neb., son and daughter-in-law Grant and Caralee Sanders of Salem, Utah, sons Joshua and Caleb Sanders of Byron.
A viewing will be held from 6 to 9 p.m., Thursday, April 24, 1997, at Haskell Funeral Home in Lovell. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 25, 1997, in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Stake Center in Lovell with interment in the Byron Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made in care of Jeanna or Karma Sanders, P.O. Box 182, Byron, Wyo. 82412**********************************************************
He died in a single-vehicle automobile accident on U.S. Highway 310 about 14 miles south of Lovell on Sunday.
His wife also died in Lovell from injuries sustained in the accident. They were returning home to Byron from a church function in Worland when the accident occured.
GRAVE LOCATION - Block L Lot 3 Grave 3&4
On the same stone as Grant Lyman Sanders
STONE SAYS sealed 29 Aug 1956, Our Children, Julie, Daniel, Rebecca, Nathan, Karma, Jared, Jeanna, Benjamin, Philip, Rachel, Grant, Joshua, Caleb, Proverbs 31:28 Their children arise up and call them blessed, 3 Nephi 22:13 And all thy children shall be taught of the Lord; and great shall be the peace of thy childrenPriscilla Ann "Patty" Spaugh Sanders
Born 7 June 1936, Harrison Township, Barthlomew, Indiana
Daughter of Walter Gordon Spaugh & Elizabeth Bell Coftman
Md Grant Lyman Sanders, 29 Aug 1950, Idaho Falls, Bonneville, Idaho
Died 20 Apr 1997, Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming
Buried 25 Apr 1997, FridayGrant and Priscilla Sanders
Grant Lyman Sanders, 62, and Priscilla Ann Sanders, 60, died as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident between Lovell and Greybull, Wyo. on April 20, 1997. In life, as in death, Grant and Patty were united in purpose and love for their church and family. Their unwavering commitment to righteous principles became the hallmark of their service to God, family and community.
Grant was born on April 22, 1934, in Otto, Wyo. He graduated from Greybull High School in 1952, and attended the University of Wyoming and later Northwest Community College in Powell from 1952 to 1954. From May of 1954 to May of 1956 he served a full-time mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Indiana and Ohio where he met Priscilla Ann Spaugh. He and Priscilla (Patty) were married on August 29, 1956, in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple.
Patty was born on June 7, 1936, in Harrison Township, Bartholomew County, Ind. She graduated from Jackson High School in Indiana in 1954. Before her marriage to Gant in 1956 she attended Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah.
In 1962, Grant and Patty moved to Glenrock, Wyo. where Grant taught sixth grade. In 1969, Grant enrolled in BYU and began work on a master's degree in educational administration. Later that same year they moved to Byron where Grant taught junior high and high school English until 1972. Grant received his master's degree in August of 1972, and took a job as the principal of Byron School in the summer of 1974. In 1983, Gant became principal of the newly created Rocky Mounatin High School. In July of 1985, Gant appointed superintendent of Big Horn County School District No. 1 where he continued in that position until his death.
In 1977, Grant was elected to the Wyoming State House of Representatives where he served as chairman of the Labor, Health and Social Servies Committee. He later completed a four-year term as a member of the Wyoming State Board of Education and has served two different terms as a member of the Wyoming High School Activities Association Board of Directors.
While Patty never sought worldly recognition, she felt it a tremendous honor to be a mother. Her desires and joys were always with her family. She is honored by her family as a counselor, comforter, teacher and a elect lady.
Both Grant and Patty considered the education of their chldren one of their greatest accomplishments. All 13 graduated from high school in Byron. Nine have college degrees, seven with bachelor's degrees and two with associate degrees. Four have master's degrees. Three are currently enrolled in college.
They have served faithfully in numerous positions of responsibility in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints throughout their lives and found great joy in their church activities.
Grant was preceded in death by his father, Elden Sanders. He is suvived by his mother Isabelle Sanders of Otto,Wyo.; seven brothers and sisters, Richard Sanders of Basin, Leon Sanders of Powell, Dorothy Lytle of Salt Lake City, Utah, Merrill Sanders of St. George, Utah, Paul Sanders of Logan, Utah, Elden Sanders of Byron and Ellen Gotfredson of Worland.
Patty was preceded in death by her mother and father, Elizabeth and Walter Spaugh. She is survived by five brothers and sisters, Kenneth Spaugh of Columbus, Ind., Linda Wright of Franklin, Ind., Wendell Scott Spaugh of Hope, Ind., Nina Meals of Chesterfield, Mo., and Charles Spaugh of Seymour, Ind.
Grand and Patty are survived by their 13 children and 34 grandchildren. Surviving children are daughter and son-in-law Julie and Mark Averett of Cedar City, Utah, son and daughter-in-law Daniel and Kelli Sanders of Orem, Utah, daughter and son-in-law Rebecca and Lynn George of Cody, son and daughter-in-law Nathan and Carolyn Sanders of Delta, Utah, daughter Karma Sanders of LaCrosse, Kan., son and daughter-in-law Jared and Heather Sanders of Orlando, Fla., daughter Jeanna Sanders of Afton, son and daughter-in-law Benjamin and DeAnn Sanders of Orlando., Fl., son and daugher-in-law Philip and Amy Sanders of Greenville, Texas, daughter and son-in-law Rachel and Brett George of Chadron, Neb., son and daughter-in-law Grant and Caralee Sanders of Salem, Utah, sons Joshua and Caleb Sanders of Byron.
A viewing will be held from 6 to 9 p.m., Thursday, April 24, 1997, at Haskell Funeral Home in Lovell. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 25, 1997, in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Stake Center in Lovell with interment in the Byron Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made in care of Jeanna or Karma Sanders, P.O. Box 182, Byron, Wyo. 82412
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She died in a single-vehicle automobile accident on U.S. Highway 310 about 14 miles south of Lovell on Sunday. Her husband also died in the accident. They were returning home to Byron from a church function in Worland when the accident occured.
GRAVE LOCATION - Block H Lot 16 Grave 7
On the same stone as Agnes A. Cox Sessions
Scott Aytch Sessions
Born 21 Mar 1877, Woodruff, Rich, Utah
Parents Byron Sessions & Idella Winn Twombly
Md Agnes A. Cox, 8 Apr 1896, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah
Died 22 Jul 1947, Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming
Buried 25 July 1947 FridayScott H. Sessions Funeral Friday
Scott H. Sessions, pioneer in the Big Horn Basin since 1900, passed away Tuesday, July 22nd at 4:10 p.m. from heart trouble. He was born in Woodruff, Utah, March 31, 1877, the son of Byron and Idella Sessions. He married Agnes Cox April 8th, 1896 in the Salt Lake City temple of the LDS church.
Funeral services will be held at the Lovell Ward chapel Friday at 2 p.m. and interment will be in the Byron cemetery.
Mr. Sessions is survived by his wife, Mrs. Agnes Sessions of Lovell; two brothers, Byron A. of Byron, Wyo., Edward of Billings; five siters, Mrs. Bertha Simmons, Oakley, Idaho; Mrs. Belva Morgan, Pouce Coupe, Canada; Mrs. Afton Jones, Byron; Mrs. Elvina Smith , Shell, Wyo.; Mrs. Helen Wilcock of Lovell; seven sons, Alvin, Kirk, Monroe, Thurman, Thairol, Merlin and Newell; three daughters, Mrs. Annie Threet of Lovell, Mrs Delilah Whitehead, Mrs. Eletha Boookout. also surviving are 39 granchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
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scott II sessions son of pres
byron sessions of the big horn
stake recently met with a gun
accident while out hunting near
cody wyoming that made it
neceassary to amputate one of his legs
(taken from Davis County Clipper 1902-10-03)
GRAVE LOCATION - Block H Lot 16 Grave 8
On the same stone as Scott H. Sessions
Agnes Ada Cox Sessions
Born 22 Jan 1879, Woodruff, Rich, Utah
Parents John Cox & Annie NeVille
Md Scott Aytch Sessions, 8 Apr 1896, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah
Died 24 Mar 1948, Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming
Buried SaturdayAgnes, widow of Scott passed away at the age of 69 years on March 24 at 11 a.m. She had been ill for some time. Mr. & Mrs. Sessions moved to Lovell some years ago from Byron and about four years ago her health began to fail and she spent the last years in a wheelchair.
Sessions Funeral Held Saturday
Funeral services for Mrs. Agnes Sessions were held Saturday in the LDS hall with Bishop M.A. Jolley conducting. M.B. Tew sang "Rock of Ages" accompanied by Mrs. Tew. Invocation was by C. S. Robertson. Mrs. Thora Rollins sang "Whispering Love" with Mrs. Bruce Johnson accompanying. The obituary was given by Mrs. Angus Vail of Byron who also read a poem she composed as a tribute to the deceased. Speakers were F. H. Brown and Dr. T. B. Croft. Mr. Tew sang "I Know That My Redeemer Lives," accompanied by his wife. A double quartet from Byorn sang "Shall We Meet Beyond the River" with Naomi Abraham accompaniest. Benediction was by Alma Brown and interment was in the Byron cemetery beside her husband. A profusion of flowers and friends from neighboring towns told of the many who loved the deceased.
Agnes Cox was born Jan. 22, 1879 at Woodruff, Utah. She was married to H. Session in 1896 in the Salt Lake Temple. They came to the Big Horn basin in 1902 with their two eldest children. She was a ardent church worker and a member of the Relief Society.
Mr. and Mrs. Sessions moved to Lovell some years ago form Byron and about four years ago her health began to fail and spent the last years in a wheelchair.