GRAVE LOCATION - Block J Lot 10 Grave 5
On the same stone as Betsy A. Snell
LeRoy Snell
Born 25 Jan 1893, Spanish Fork, Utah, Utah
Parents Rufus Phillip Snell & Emma Olive Hillman
Md Betsey Alyda Williams, 4 May 1918, Billings, Yellowstone, Montana
Died 20 May 1971, Byron, Big Horn, Wyoming
Buried 24 May 1971, Monday
Snell Funeral Held Monday
Leroy Snell, 78 died at his home in Byron last Thursday, May 20, after a long illness.
He was born January 25, 1893 at Spanish Fork, Utah to Mr. and Mrs. Rufus P. Snell. He married Betsy Alida Williams May 4, 1918 at Billings.
He is survived by seven sons; Ivan, Clifford and Raymond of Lovell, Hillman of Greybull, Russell of Powell, Roy of New Hampshire and Darwin of Kanab, Utah; 1 daughter, Maxine of Missoula, Mont.; one sister, Minerva Ryan of Lovell and two brothers, Heber of Logan and George of Arizona; 28 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday at 10 a.m. in the Byron LDS Cahpel under the direction of Bishop Harold Hopkinson. Burial was in the Byron cemetery.
GRAVE LOCATION - Block J Lot 10 Grave 6
On the same stone as LeRoy Snell
Betsy Alyda Williams Snell
Born 5 Oct 1895, Montpelier, Bear Lake, Idaho
Daughter of James David Williams & Jane Evans
Md LeRoy Snell, 4 May 1918, Billings, Yellowstone, Montana
Died 25 Sep 1968, Powell, Park, Wyoming
Buried 27 Sep, FridayMrs. Snell's Services Held
Funeral services for Mrs. LeRoy Snell were held Friday, Sept. 27, at 5 p.m. in the Byron LDS Chapel with Bishop Clifford Powelson conducting.
Mrs. Snell died Wednesday in the Powell Rest Home.
Prelude and postlude music was played by Mrs. Ccharles Hessenthaler. W.G. Stevens offered the invocation and the Singing Mothers sang "Through Deepening Trials," accompanied by Mrs. Don Tew and directed by Mrs. Louis Wolz. Mrs. George Abraham read the obituary. A trio, Mrs. Golden Snell Jr., Mrs. Winn Brown and Mrs. Bob Ddoerr, sang "O My Father," Ernest Jensen gave the sermon and the Welch brothers, Art, Ford, John and Scott, sang "Beyond the Sunset," accompained by Mrs. Ora Welch. The benediction was given by Wilder Hatch.
Seven sons and a son-in-law, Ivan, Hillman, Cliff, Roy, Russell, Raymond and Darwin Snell and Ellis Brinkerhoff were pall bearers. George Abraham Sr. dedicated the grave.
Betsy Alyda was born Oct. 5, 1895, to Mr. and Mrs. James D. Williams in Montpelier, Ida. She was married to LeRoy Snell May 4, 1918, in Salt Lake City.
A member of the LDS Church, Mrs. Snell was a member of the Byron Relief Society and the Singing Mothers.
Survivors include her widower; seven sons, Ivan, Hillman, Cliff, Russell, Raymond, Roy and Darwin, a daughter, Mrs. Ellis (Maxine ) Brinkerhoff; several grandchildren and two sisters, Mrs. Lottie Weir and Mrs. Sarah Pierson.
taken from the Loveel Chronicle Oct 3, 1968
GRAVE LOCATION - Block I Lot 13 Grave 5
WAR RECORD - US NAVY WWI
On the same stone as Lulu Snyder
STONE SAYS married 28 Jan 1920Don Snyder
Born 1 Mar 1898, Park City, Summit, Utah
Son of Louvisa Hamilton and Kim Snyder
Md Lula Rogers, 28 Jan 1920, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah (died 1982)
Died 4 Jun 1991, Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming
Buried 7 June 1991, Friday
Don Snyder
Don age 93, died in the North Big Horn Hospital in Lovell, Tuesday, June 4, 1991.
He was born in Park City, Utah, March 1, 1898. He served in the U.S. Navy in World War I. He married Lulu Rogers January 28, 1919 in Farmington, Utah. She preceded him in death December 11, 1982. They made their home in Byron for many years.
He is survived by three children, Mrs. Dorothy Brown of Lovell, Mrs. Phyllis Bassett and Roger Snyder, both of Byron; nine grandchildren, 16 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandchild; one niece, Bernice Argento of Basin and one nephew, Gene Craig of Meetetse.
Funeral services will be Friday, June 7, 1919 at 10 a.m. in the Byron LDS Chapel. Burial will be in the Byron Cemetery with military honors. Haskell Funeral Home of Lovell has charge of arrangements.
GRAVE LOCATION - Block I Lot 13 Grave 6
On the same stone as Don Snyder
STONE SAYS married 28 Jan 1920Lulu Rogers Snyder
Born 7 Nov 1901, Bingham Canyon, Salt Lake, Utah
Daughter of William J. Rogers & Emily Jane Haskins (Hoskins)
Md Don Snyder, 28 Jan 1920, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah
Died 11 Dec 1982, Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming
Buried Dec 14 1982Lula Snyder
Lula Rogers Snyder, 81, died Saturday, Dec. 11, 1982, in the North Big Horn Hospital in Lovell where she had been a patient for the past five weeks.
She was born Nov. 7, 1901, in Bingham Canyon, Utah, the daughter of William J. and Emily Jane Rogers. She married Don Snyder Jan. 28, 1920, in Salt Lake City.
They have made their home in Byron for the past 50 years. Mrs. Snyder enjoyed working in her yard and in the cafe owned by the family for many years.
Survivors include her husband of Byron; on son, Don Roger Snyder of Byron; two daughters, Dorothy Brown of Lovell and Phyllis Bassett of Byron; one sister, Bernice Elertson of Salt Lake City; one brother, Richard Rogers of Torrance, Cal.; nine grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren.
Private family services were held Dec. 14 at 2 p.m. in the Haskell Funeral Home. Burial was in the Byron Cemetery.
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She got crippling arthritis and passed away after a few years.
GRAVE LOCATION - Block E Lot 2 Grave 3
On the same stone as Grace A. Stevens
Walter Gillins Stevens
Born 16 Nov 1898, Parowan, Iron, Utah
Son of John Stevens & Sarah Ann Eyre
Md 1) Grace Abraham, 5 Jun 1918, Idaho Falls, Bonneville, Idaho
Md 2) Mrs. Winnifred Garlick Mower, 5 Aug 1961, Idaho Falls, Bonneville, Idaho
Died 18 Jul 1978, St. George, Washington, Utah
Buried 21 Jul 1978, Friday
GRAVE LOCATION - Block E Lot 2 Grave 2
On the same stone as Walter G. Stevens
Catherine Grace Abraham Stevens
Born 20 Jun 1900, Rock Springs, Sweetwater, Wyoming
Daughter of John Morgan Abraham & Catherine Young
Md Walter Gillins Stevens, 5 Jun 1918, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah
Died 21 Feb 1961, Byron, Big Horn, Wyoming
Buried 24 Feb 1961, FridayServices Held for Grace A. Stevens
Funeral services for Catherine Grace Abraham Stevens were held Friday, Feb. 24 at 2 p.m. in the Byron LDS chapel with Bishop Joseph Doty officiating.
The singing mothers, conducted by Mrs. Fannie Wolz and accompanied by Mrs. Norma Hessenthaler, sang "Sometime We'll Understand." The invocation was given by Charles Wolz and Mrs. Evelyn Jensen gave the obituary.
An organ solo was played by Mrs. Naomi Briggs and Wayne Lynn delivered the sermon, after which Mrs. Leola Allen sang "My Father Knows."
The benediciton was by Morris Jensen. Mrs. Hessenthaler played prelude and postlude music.
Pallbearers were George W. Abraham, John J. Abraham, John M. Abraham, Archie Ames, Wally George and Clay Staples.
Interment was in the Byron cemetery with Haskell funeral home in charge. The grave was dedicated by Bishop L.M. Olson of Rawlins.
Obituary
Catherine Grace Abraham Stevens, daughter of John Abraham and Catherine Young Abraham, was born June 20, 1900, in Rock Springs, Wyo. She died at her home in Byron Feb. 21 of a heart attack.
She lived with her parents in Rock Springs for 6 years, then the family moved to Byron. She received her early education in Byron schools and graduated from the Big Horn Academy in Cowley in 1918.
Grace married Walter Stevens in the Salt Lake LDS temple June 5, 1918. She was active in the LDS church all her life, starting at the age of 16 as organist and continuing 44 years. She was Sunday school organist for approximately 10 years, and was still acting in that capacity at the time of her death. She sang with, as well as accompanied, the Singing Mothers of the Byron Ward.
She was also active in the Primary organization serving in the Byron ward and also as a Stake counsellor for nine years. She was also a great help to her husband while he was Bishop of the Byron ward.
She is survived by his husband Walter G. Stevens; three sons, Jack and Gary of Byron and George Elmer of Casper; one daughter, MarJeanne Olson of Rawlins; one brother, George Abraham of Byron and a sister, Marie Ames also of Byron, and 15 grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son, Walter, who died July 10, 1947; her parents, and a brother Griff Abraham.
GRAVE LOCATION - Block E Lot 9 Grave 16
On the same stone as LaRu Estella Stevens
Ralph William Stevens
Born 26 Mar 1895, Parowan, Iron, Utah
Parents John Stevens & Sarah Ann Eyre
Md LaRue Cowley, 19 Apr 1926, Basin, Big Horn, Wyoming
Died 10 Mar 1930, Byron, Big Horn, Wyoming
Buried 14 Mar 1930Ralph Stevens is Buried at Byron
William Ralph Stevens, Parown man who died suddenly at Byron, Wyoming, March 10, of heart trouble, was buried in that city on Mar. 14, funeral service being held at 2 o'clock on the latter date.
Speakers at the funeral were Messrs. Sam. Wilcock, Niels O. Mortensen, Elmer S. Eyre of the Cowley Ward and Bishop Graham of the Byron Ward. The opening song by a double quarter was "Jesus, Lover Of My Soul". George Abram offered the prayer and then two sisters of the byron ward sang a duet, "Beyond Today." Solos were sung by B.T. Marchant and C. Golden Welch, both of the Cowley ward and J. E. and Lena Benson Johnson sang as a duet, "Wanted On The Other Side." The closing prayer was offered by Counselor Jones of the Bishopric.
There was a big attendance at the funeral and many beautiful floral tributes. At the cemetery the grave was dedicated by Leo Neville.
Ralph was born in Parawan, Mar. 27, 1895, the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Stevens. He married LaRue Cowley who with three children, Marie, Eugene and Carol, the latter only about three months old, survive him. He is also survived by his parents who were with him at the time of his death, and the following brothers and sisters: John R. Stevens of Cowley, Walter G. Stevens of Byron, Clarence, Edwin, Orion, Mrs. Wallace Hulet, Mrs. Edward Davis and Miss Fedora Stevens all of Parawan.
The sympathy of this community goes out to the bereaved ones, particularly the wife and the little ones who were so suddenly bereft of husband and father.
(taken from Parowan Times (Utah) 1930-03-19)
GRAVE LOCATION - Block E Lot 9 Grave 15
On the same stone as William Ralph Stevens
LaRu Estella Cowley Stevens
Born 24 Mar 1904, Byron, Big Horn, Wyoming
Daughter of James Heap Cowley & Rinnie Carlton Floyd
Md William Ralph Stevens, 19 Apr 1926, Wyoming (died 1930)
Died 30 Jun 1990, Provo, Utah, Utah
Buried 5 Jul 1990, ThursdayLaRu Estella Cowley Stevens
LaRu Estella Cowley Stevens, 86, of Casper, died Saturday June 30, in Provo, Utah. She was born March 24, 1904 in Byron to James Heap and Rinnie Carlton Floyd Cowley.
LaRu married William Ralph Stevens April 19, 1926 in Wyomng. He died March 10, 1930.
She had lived in Byron, Powell and Salt Lake City, Utah and worked for Beehive Clothing in Salt Lake City for 25 years. She was also a member of LDS church.
She is survived by one son, Eugene Stevens of Salt Lake City; two daughters, Mrs. Dave Marie Simons, currently serving an LDS mission in Nauvoo, Illinois and Mrs. Steve Carol Bolam of Casper; 17 grandchildren and 45 great grandchildren; one brother, Marion Cowley of Powell; and one sister, Mrs. Pauline Monk.
Services were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday in Provo, Utah at the LDS Ward Chapel. An additional service will be held Thursday at 3 p.m. in Byron at the LDS Chapel with burial taking place in the Byron Cemetery. The Byron service is under the direction of the Haskell Funeral Home in Lovell.
GRAVE LOCATION - Block J Lot 3 Grave 5
On the same stone as Zada Sessions Stone
Robert Kenneth Stone
Born 18 Oct 1904, Blackfoot, Bingham, Idaho
Parents Robert Henderson Stone & Lillian Allred
Md Zada Sessions, 28 Feb 1930, Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming (died 1976)
Died 7 Jul 1989, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah
Buried 13 Jul 1989, FridayRobert Kenneth Stone
Robert Kenneth Stone, age 84 passed away July 7, 1989 in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was born October 18, 1904 at Blackfoot, Idaho to Robert Henderson and Lillian Allred Stone. He married Zada Sessions February 28, 1930. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake City Temple.
Zada preceded her husband in death on December 5, 1976.
Mr. Stone was an active member of LDS Church and a member of the Wasatch Gem Society.
He is survived by his children, Lillian S. Watter, Centerville; Ralph W. Stone, and wife Wanda of Casper; Keith L. Stone of Ruth, Nevada; Kay S. and husband Phil Robertson of Cody, Wyo.; 12 grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren. He is also survived by three brothers Athol of Bountiful; Clyde of Blackfoot;and Earl of Mountain Home, Idaho and numerous neices and nephews.
He was also preceded in death by a son, Kenneth Robert and grandson Wesley R.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 12, 1989 at the Russon Brothers Mortuary 295 N. Main, in Bountiful.
Graveside and interment will be held Friday July 13 at 10:30 a.m. in the Byron, Wyo. Cemetery.
GRAVE LOCATION - Block J Lot 3 Grave 6
On the same stone as Robert Kenneth Stone
Zelda Sessions Stone
Born 24 Feb 1909, Byron, Big Horn, Wyoming
Parents Byron Aubray Sessions & Ellen Josephine Cox
Md Kenneth Stone, 28 Feb 1930, Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming
Died 5 Dec 1976, Bountiful, Davis, Utah
Buried FridayZelda Sessions Stone
Funeral services for Zeda Sessions Stone, 67, of Centerville, Utah will be held Friday at the Byron LDS Chapel at 2 p.m. She died Sunday, Dec. 5 in Bountiful, Utah.
She was born Feb. 24, 1909 in Byron the daughter of Byron A. and Ellen Cox Sessions. She married Robert K. Stone on March 28, 1930 in Lovell. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake City Temple.
She lived many years in the Big Horn Basin and Idaho. She moved from Lovell to Centerville in 1961.
She is survived by two daughters, Lillian Wattts of Centerville and Kay Robertson of Cody; two sons, Ralph W. Stone of Casper and Keith L. Stone of Anchorage, Ala.; two sisters, Vera Griggs of Byron and Zilda Corbett of Worland; three brothers, Marvin Sessions and Otis Sessions of Lovell and Glenn Sessions of Merino, Colo. and 12 grandchildren.
Russon Brothers Mortuary of Bountiful is in charge of arrangements.
GRAVE LOCATION - Block E Lot 11 Grave 5
On the same stone as Tilla S. Till
Joseph Till
Born 28 Jun 1870, Goshen, Utah, Utah
Parents Robert Till & Mary Ann Greening
Md Tilla Sorenson, 5 Nov 1895, Goshen, Utah, Utah
Died 10 Jul 1913, near Cody, Wyoming
Buried SundayDeath of Joseph Till of Byron
Joseph Till, aged forty years, died suddenly from heart disease at B.C. Rumsey's Stock Farm last Thursday morning, says the Cody Enterprise.
Continuing, the Enterprise says: Mr. Till was driving one of the mowers in the hay field just south of the big cow barns. He went over to the barn where the carpenters were working and after getting a drink of water returned to his mower.
One of the workmen glanced up and saw him laying face down on the ground and the horses standing in the same spot. Not knowing what could be the matter they hurried over to him and found that he was dead. He had an oil can in his hand and when the shock struck him had probably been oiling the machine.
Dr. Bennett was summoned at once but there was no use - life was extinct. Mr. Till was a man about forty years old and one who was always considered healthy and robust. On the morning of his death those who were around him had no occasion for believing that there was anything wrong with him. On the contrary, he appeared to be in the best of conditions. His death was attributed to disease of the heart. The vital organ in the body of a man failed to do its part and life was gone.
Mr. Till leaves a wife and two children, a boy and a girl, to mourn his departure, all of whom are now living at Byron. They arrived at Cody Thursday night in company with Bishop Thomas of that place. Mr. Till's body was shipped to Byron and all returned there yesterday where the funeral was held on Sunday.
In religion Mr. Till was a member of the Mormon Church. He came into the Big Horn Basin several years ago from Idaho. Both he and his wife were born in Idaho and his parents were natives of London, England.
For the past two years he has been employed by B. C. Rumsey as carpenter. All of the buildings on the Shoshone ranch were constructed under his direction. Mr. Rumsey states that he never had a more conscientious, hard-working, or agreeable man on his place than Mr. Till.
"Nothing too good can be said of Joe Till," said Mr. Runsey. "We ought to have more men in this country like him. "
All of Mr. Till's friends have the same kind words of praise for his high character.
He also worked for D.E. Hollister and Jack Grayes on the North Fork, constructing several buildings for both men.
His death at this time is particularly unfortunate, as he had been working for several years away from his family in order to clear up a debt on his property near Byron. With one year more of hard labor he would have been entirely free from debt and he had intended to go back on his farm where he could live with his family and enjoy the care free country life.
The Enterprise as well as a host of other friends joins in extending their heartfelt sympathy to the bereaved wife and children. - Cody Enterprise.
Taken from the Cowley Progress, Friday, July 18, 1913
GRAVE LOCATION - Block E Lot 11 Grave 6
On the same stone as Joseph Till
Tilla Sorensen Till
Born 11 Oct 1875, Goshen, Utah, Utah
Parents Kjersti "Christa" Nilsdatter (1835-1927) & Soren Sorensen (1811-1876)
Md Joseph Till, 5 Nov 1895, Goshen, Utah, Utah
Died 30 Jan 1926
GRAVE LOCATION - Block E Lot 11 Grave 7
On the same stone as Lela S. Till
Robert Clifton Till
Born 17 Nov 1899, Mammoth, Juab, Utah
Son of Joseph Till & Tilla Sorenson
Md Lela Sessions, 9 Jun 1924, Billings, Yellowstone, Montana
Died 4 Feb 1982, Tehachapi, Kern, California
Buried 9 Feb 1982, TuesdayRobert Clifton Till
BYRON -- Robert Clifton Till, 82, a former Byron resident, died Thursday in Tehachapi, Calif., after a long illness.
A retired turkey rancher, Mr. Till was past president of Southern California Turkey Growers and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was born in Mammoth, Utah, a son of Joseph and Tilla Till, and married Lela Sessions in 1924 in Billings, Mont.
Survivors include his wife; three daughters, Terrell Lanham of El Cajon, Calif., Claudia Huston of Tehachapi and Roberta Retz of Sioux City, Iowa; and nine grandchildren.
Services will be 2 p.m. Tuesday in Haskell Funeral Chapel with burial in Byron Cemetery.
GRAVE LOCATION - Block E Lot 11 Grave 8
On the same stone as Robert C. Till
Lela Sessions Till
Born 6 Sep 1904, Byron, Big Horn, Wyoming
Daughter of Edwin Daniel Sessions & Annie Mae NeVille
Md Robert Clifton Till, 9 Jun 1924, Billings, Yellowstone, Montana
Died 9 May 1984, Tehachapi, Kern, California
Buried 12 May 1984, Saturday
Lela Till
Lela Sessions Till, 79, died Wednesday, May 9, 1984, in Tehachapi, California.
She was born Sept. 6, 1904, in Byron, the daughter of Edwin Daniel and Annie Mae NeVille Sessions. She married Robert Clifton Till June 8, 1924, in Billings.
After their marriage they made their home in Tehachapi where they owned and operated a turkey ranch. Mr. Till died in February of 1982.
Survivors include three daughters, Terrell Lanham of El Cajon, Cal. Claudia Clair Huston of Tehachapi, Cal., and Roberta Retz of Iowa City, Iowa; two brothers, Clair Sessions Deaton of Byron and DeForest E. Sessions of Redwood City, Cal.; four sisters, Ida Mae Sessions of Byron, LaVerna Clark of Billings, Ann Whiteman of Seattle, Wash., and Nona Love of Milpitas, Cal.; and nine grandchilden.
Funeral services were held Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Byron LDS Chapel with Bishop Charles Hessenthaler officiating. Burial was in the Byron Cemetery under the direction of Haskell Funeral Home.
GRAVE LOCATION - Block F Lot 8 Grave 13
On the same stone as Martha Ann Vail
STONE SAYS FatherOrson Vail
Born 31 Mar 1865, Franklin, Franklin, Idaho
Parents Isaac Vail & Mary Handy
Md Martha Ann Walton, 5 Jul 1889, Cokeville, Lincoln, Wyoming
Died 16 Apr 1936, Byron, Big Horn, Wyoming
Buried SaturdayDeath Claims Two in Byron Last Week
A large crowd attended the funeral services which were held for Mrs. Alvin Sedgwick April 15th at 3:00 p.m. Bishop Frank Jones conducted the exercises. Walt Stevens, Jean Jones, Grace Stevens and Afton Jones sang "Tis Even Tide," with Arleen Jones at the piano. Prayer was offered by Leo J. Neville. Ralph Ericksen and Arleen Jones sang "Whispering Hope," accompanied by Miss Young.
George Abraham and Bishop Jones were the speakers, each praising the good character and cheerful disposition of the deceased during her long months of suffering. "I Know That My Redeemer Lives" was sung by the quartet and the benediction was offered by Thomas Rogers. The pallbearers were Wren, Angus and Parley Vail, Fred and Melvin Sedgwick and Babe Dove. The floral offerings were beautiful.
Gela Vail was born in Byron, Nov 25, 1909, and was the daughter of Orson and Martha Vail. She has lived all her life in Byron. Six years ago she met and maried Alvin Sedgwick in Bountiful, Utah, and to this union were born two sons one five and the other two years of age. Besides her husband and two sons, she is survived by her mother and the following brothers and sisters, Wen, Angus and Violet of Byron, Parley of Cowley, Archie of Casper, Mrs. Lloyd Pinkard of Ramah, Colo., Mrs. Mark Curtis and Mrs. John Barnes of Lovell.
Funeral services were held Saturday at 3:00 p.m. over the remains of Orson Vail, father of Mrs. Sedgwick, who passed away Thursday evening after several month's illness from heart trouble. Bishop Jones conducted the exercises. Ed and Lena Johnson sang "Face to Face," with Deverl Willey at the piano. Prayer was offered by Fritz Winzenried. A violin duet was rendered by Ralph Ericksen and Morris Johnson. John Jensen and Bishop Jones were the speakers, and each praised him for his honesty and willingness to do what was asked of him. Grace Stevens sang "Not Understood." Joseph Helm offered the benediction. The Relief Society ladies acted as flower girls. The pallbearers were Leo Neville, Floyd Cowley, Ira Egan, John Abraham, Ed Johnson and Roy Willey. The flowers were beautiful.
Mr. Vail came to Byron in 1900 from Star Valley. His age was 71 years. He is survived by his wife, four sons, four daughters and about twenty grandchildren. This being the second death in the family in less than a week, the sympathy of the community is extended to the family.
GRAVE LOCATION - Block F Lot 8 Grave 12
On the same stone as Orson Vail
STONE SAYS MotherMartha Ann Walton Vail
Born 15 Feb 1868, Bountiful, Davis, Utah
Parents William Henry Harrison Walton & Sarah Elizabeth Harrison
Md Joseph Aston, 18 Dec 1884, Woodruff, Rich, Utah
Md Orson Vail, 5 Jul 1889, Cokeville, Lincoln, Wyoming
Died 9 Dec 1941, Byron, Big Horn, Wyoming
Buried 11 Dec 1941, ThursdayFuneral services for Mrs. Vail at Byron
A beautiful service befitting the life of a kind mother and neighbor was held Thursday afternoon in the Byron cahpel for Mrs. Matha Vail who passed away Monday morning after a lingering illness. The floral and spoken tributes were many and lovely.
The service was conducted by Bishop Maurice Jensen. Bishop Frank Brown of Lovell gave the invocation. The opening musical numbers were a duet by Mrs. Fanny Wolz and Miss Marion Winters and a mixed quartette by Mrs. Wolz, Mrs. Walter Stevens and Mr. and Mrs. Gene Jones. Frank Jones preached the gospel message and spoke words of commendation on the life of the departed, using the commandents of God as the measuring stick to which Mrs. Vail had measure up, Ern Marchant of Lovell fulfilled a promise he made to Mrs. Vail years ago when he sang "Unanswered Yet." He gave one of the finest vocal interpretations ever given an audience to hear. Mrs. Violet Mangus read a poem which had been written by a daughter-in-law, Mrs. Nellie Vail. The closing song was also Mrs. Vail's requst, that her grandson Harold Curtis sing, "Farewell to Thee." Malcolm LeSueur pronounced the benediction. Five bishops took part in the afternoon service. The Relief Society ladies carried the flowers. Burial was made in the Byron cemetery.
Mrs. Vail was born in Bountiful, Utah, on Feb. 15, 1868. Her early life was spent in the Star Valley country. She was married to Orson Vail in 1889 and came to the Big Horn basin with the first setlers in 1900. Twelve children were born, eight of whom are still living. She is also survived by 28 grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. All the children were present at the funeral with the exception of Echo who lives in Crawford, Col. Orson Vail, the husband, died in 1936, and the yougest daughter Gaela died that same week, leaveing two small children who have live with their grandmother much of the time.
Mrs. Vail has been a active member in the L.D.S. church giving liberally to all charitable causes and many missionaries have been aided by her generosity. She was well known and loved by all who knew her intimately.
GRAVE LOCATION - Block F Lot 6 Grave 6
On the same stone as Lizzie Von Bergen
STONE SAYS FatherJohn Von Bergen
Born 9 Feb 1858, Miering Bern, Switzerland
Parents John Von Bergen & Barbara Flaeck
Md Lizzie (Liceth) Kohler, about 1888
Died 13 Jan 1927had two children, Margaret (1892-1963) and Emil (1895-1983)
Margaret married 1st John Elmer Ekstrom in 1914, 2nd Albert E. Atkinson in 19421900 US Census Eureka city, Juab, Utah
John Vonbergen M 42 Switzerland Married 12, immigr. 1882, in US 18 years, Natur. miner ore sorter
wife Lizzie Vonbergen M 37 Switzerland Married 12 immigrated 1870 in US 30 years
daughter Margaret Vonbergen F 8 Utah
son Amil Vonbergen M 5 Utah1910 Census Byron, Big Horn, Wyoming
John Vanbergen M 52y Switzerland M21 1882 NA
wife Lizzie Vanbergen F 50y Switzerland M21 2/2 1866
dau Margreete Vanbergen F 17y Utah
son Emil Vanbergen M 14y Utah1920 Census Byron, Big Horn, Wyoming
John Von Bergen 61 widowed Switzerland 1883 NA 1888 farmer
GRAVE LOCATION - Block F Lot 6 Grave 7
On the same stone as John Von Bergen
STONE SAYS MotherLizzie (Liceth) Kohler Von Bergen
Born 25 Mar 1860, Biglin Bern, Switzerland
Parents Christian Reinhard Kohler & Rosina Liechte
Md John Von Bergen, about 1888
Died 3 Apr 1913had two children, Margaret (1892-1963) and Emil (1895-1983)
Margaret married 1st John Elmer Ekstrom in 1914, 2nd Albert E. Atkinson in 19421880 Census West Union, Fayette, Iowa
Christian Kohler M 58 Switzerland
wife Rosenal Kohler F 57 Switzerland
son Godfrey Kohler M 17 Switzerland
daughter Lizzie Kohler F 20 Switzerland
GRAVE LOCATION - Block F Lot 4 Grave 6
Next to the stone of Lavon L. Walker
Eldon Walker
Born 6 Oct 1897, Cottonwood, Idaho, Idaho
Parents John William Walker & Betsy Selena Boyce
Md Lavon Lindsay, 18 Apr 1918, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah (died 1924)
Md Mrs. Charlotte Lindsay Pryde, 6 Sep 1925, Casper, Natrona, Wyoming (died 1971)
Md Mrs. LaMar Lindsay Jensen, 25 Aug 1975, Powell, Park, Wyoming (died 1975)
Md Mrs. Mary Allred Baker, 6 May 1978, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah
Died 30 Dec 1989, St George, Washington, Utah
Buried 3 Jan 1990, WednesdayEldon Walker
Eldon Walker, 92, died Saturday, Dec. 30, 1989 in the St. George Medical Center, St. George, Utah after a long illness.
He was born October 6, 1897 in Cottonwood, Idaho, the son of John William and Betsy Selena Boyce Walker. He came to Wyoming as a young man and lived in Byron where he worked in the oil fields for many years. He had made his home in Powell for the past 47 years. He married Mary Allred Baker, May 6, 1978 in the Salt lake City Temple, Salt Lake city, Utah.
He enjoyed woodworking, hunting, fishing and photography
Survivors include his wife of Powell; three sons, Bill Pryde of Salt Lake City, Utah, Eldon Walker of Lincoln City, Oregon, and Richard M. Walker of Powell; three daughters, Ellen Pryde Sanders of Salt Lake City, Utah, Elaine Schnabel of St. George, Utah and Betty Raye Partridge of Salt Lake City, Utah; one brother, Fred Walker of Midvale, Utah; one sister, Louie Marchant of Lovell; 32 grandchildren, 74 great-grandchildren and 12 great-great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, Jan. 3, at 11 a.m. in the Powell LDS Chapel with burial in the Byron cemetery. Haskell Funeral Home of Lovell was in charge of arrangements.
GRAVE LOCATION - Block F Lot 4 Grave 7
Next to the stone of Eldon Walker
Lavon Lindsay Walker
Born 2 Aug 1899, Bennington, Idaho, Idaho
Daughter of David E. Lindsay & Charlotte Ann Dunn
Md Eldon Walker, 18 Apr 1918, Salt Lake City, Utah
Died 1 Dec 1924, Salt Creek, Natrona, Wyoming
Buried 5 Dec 1924