GRAVE LOCATION - Block C Lot 9A Grave 2
WAR RECORD - US NAVY WORLD WAR II
On the same stone as Hazel Lindsay West
STONE SAYS married 10 Apr 1936, Our Children, Herschel Joseph Jr., Richard Lee, Carole AnnHerschel Joseph West
Born 7 Feb 1910, Byron, Big Horn, Wyoming
Parents William Joseph West & Maude Houston
Md 1) Hazel Lindsay, 10 Apr 1936, Byron, Big Horn, Wyoming
Md 2) Marilyn Loose, 18 Nov 1989, Provo, Utah, Utah
Died 11 Dec 1991, Provo, Utah, UtahHerschel J. West
Herschel Joseph West, 81,died on Wednesday, Dec. 11, 1991 in Provo, Utah from complications of diabetes.
He was born February 7, 1910 in Byron, a son of William Joseph and Maude Houston West. He married Hazel Lindsay on April 10, 1936 in Byron. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. She preceded him in death. He married Marilyn Loose on November 18, 1989 in Provo, Utah.
He was a member of the LDS Church and served in various capacities, including Branch President in Kodiak, Alaska. Herschel enlisted as a seaman in the U.S. Navy aboard the USS Arkansas and survived battles in the Pacific during World War II. He gained rank in the Navy and quickly became a commissioned officer during the war; he later was promoted to Lt. Commander.
He is survived by his wife, of Provo, Utah; two sons and one daughter; Herschel J. West, Jr. of Vancouver, Wash., Richard L. West of Chicago, Ill., and Mrs. Edward (Carol Ann) Edmunds, of Clearwater, Flor.; two stepsons and two step-daughters; Terry Bakken of Provo, Utah, Jesse Loose of Pleasant Grove, Utah, Mrs. Don (Cindy) Mecham of Orem, Utah and Mrs. Tim (Joni) Leonhardi of Palmdale, Calif.; 14 grandchildren; one great-ganddaughter; two sisters: Blanche Dunbar of Pasadena, Calif. and Beth Frye of San Leandro, Calif.; two brothers: Clark West of San Diego, Calif. and Houston West, of Lovell.
Funeral services were held on Monday, Dec. 16, 1991 at 1 p.m. at the Edgemont 6th Ward LDS Chapel in Provo. Interment was n the Byron Cemetery, Byron, Wyoming.check this site out for more information on Herschel J. West
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GRAVE LOCATION - Block C Lot 9A Grave 1
On the same stone as Herschel Joseph West
STONE SAYS married 10 Apr 1936, Our Children, Herschel Joseph Jr., Richard Lee, Carole AnnHazel Lee Lindsay West
Born 13 Oct 1914, Byron, Big Horn, Wyoming
Parents James Harvey Lindsay & Irene Larona Godfrey
Md Herschel Joseph West, 10 Apr 1936, Byron, Big Horn, Wyoming
Died 19 Jun 1988, Provo, Utah, Utah
Buried 24 Jun 1988Hazel Lindsay West
Hazel Lindsay West, age 73, died peacefully at her home in Provo, Utah, Sunday afternoon, June 19, 1988, after a long struggle with cancer.
She was born October 13, 1914 at home in Byron, the daughter of James Harvey and Irene Lindsay. The wife of Herschel J. West, she followed his Navel career to retirement and later earned a degree in Business Law with her husand in Alaska. She was a homemaker and served in many offices in the LDS Church.
Survivors include her husband of Provo, Herschel J. West; three children; Herschel J. West, Jr. of Vancouver, Wash., Richard L. West of Chicago, Ill., and Carole Ann Edmunds of Clearwater, Flo.; one sister, Edith Fearn of Sunset, Utah; and five grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 22, 1988 in Provo, Utah, at the Edgemont Sixth Ward LDS Chapel. Burial was in the Byron, Wyoming Cemetary on June 24, 1988. Friends and relative attended the graveside dedication.
GRAVE LOCATION - Block C Lot 9 Grave 30
On the same stone as Maude E. West
William Joseph West
Born 29 Aug 1873, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah
Parents Charles Henry John West & Eliza Dangerfield
Md 1) Maud Elizabeth Houston, 6 June 1906, Byron, Big Horn, Wyoming
Md 2) Dorothy Adeline Auton Smith, 30 Sep 1940, Norfolk, Norfolk, Virginia
Died 22 Aug 1959, La Mesa, San Diego, California
Buried 29 Aug 1959, SaturdayServices Held for William J. West
Funeral services for William J. West were held Saturday at the LDS Stake chapel at 2 p.m. with Bishop Rupert Kocherhans officiating.
The Singing Mothers chorus, sang, "Hold Thou My Hand" directed by Mrs. Scott Welch and accompanied by Mrs. William Powell. The invocationwas given by Norman Sorensen. The obituary was given by Bishop Frank Jones of Byron. A male quartette including Ford, Art, Scott and Nick Welch sang, "Oh, My Father," accompanied by Mrs. Golden Welch.
The sermon was given by Bishop Ervin Lynn. A violin solo, "Berseuse" was played by Ralph Ericksen, accompanied by Mrs. Ralph Stahle.
Pallbearers were Ray Culver, Al Davis, Tom Adams, Dave Jones, Clair Deaton and Solon Neville.
Funeral arrangements were under the direction of the Haskell Funeral Home. Burial was in the Byron Cemetery.
Out of state relataives attending the funeral included Mrs. Bob Dunbar of Glendale, Calif., Mrs. Kenneth Frye of San Leandro, Calif., Mr and Mrs. H.J. West of La Mesa, Calif., and Clark West, of San Diego, Calif.
Obituary
William Joseph west was born in Salt Lake City, Utah. Aug. 29, 1873, the 11th child of Charles Henry John West and Eliza Dangerfield West.
He received his schooling in the Salt Lake district schools and at the LDS busines college. In the spring of 1900, after having tried his hand at farming, railroading and other occupations, he journeyed to the Big Horn Basin with 100 other families led by apostle Abraham O. Woodruff, and homesteaded many acres of land along the Shoshone river near Byron.
In 1906 he married Maud Houston, and to this union six children were born; Margaret, who died in infancy; Houston; Herschel; Beth; Blanche and Clark. During his many years in Byron he was an active worker in the church. In 1936 Maude and Clark moved to Los Angeles and were later joined by Will and Blanche. Maude's health began to fail and she died in 1939.
The family then moved east and in Norfolk, Va., Will met Dorothy Smith. They were married Sept. 30, 1940, and their marriage was sealed in 1946 in the LDS Temple at Salt Lake.
In 1946 he moved to Lovell where he lived for nearly 5 years and then moved to California. In the past few years he had been in failing health and died Aug. 22, 1959.
Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Blanche Dunbar of Pasadena; Beth Frye of San Leandro; three sons, Houston of Lovell; Clark of San Diego and Herschel of LaMesa Calif; and 16 grandchildren.
GRAVE LOCATION - Block C Lot 9 Grave 29
On the same stone as William Joseph West
Maud Elizabeth Houston West
Born 18 Aug 1877, Panquitch, Garfield, Utah
Parents Joseph Houston & Elizabeth Clark
Md William Joseph West, 6 June 1906
Died 2 Apr 1939, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
Buried FridayFuneral At Byron For Mrs. Maude West
Maude E. West, daughter of ...eph Houston and Elizabeth...rk, was born at Panguitch,..ah, August 18, 1877. Her mother died when Maud was a mere infant and with her brother James she was taken to the old family home and given into the care of their Grandmother Houston. Maud never felt a mother's love... had an own mother's care- ....en after her father married...in - she remained with her grandparent.
A sweet old Scotch lady gave Maud the tenderest care and loving rearing possible in a home provided for by a kind and sympathetic bachelor, Uncle John.
To her death she cherished the memory of that dear old grandmother and alway spoke of her with the tenderest reverence. During her childhood, Maud attended the ungraded school in the ...uth Ward where she showed ...lity and unusual brilliance. In... girlhood she attend the Stake Academy for four years; then in...5 at the insistance of her sol...ous guardian uncle, she attended the B. Y. Academy at Provo, Utah, for two years.
In 1902 she enrolled the University of Utah, where she took ..ining under prof. Maud May...bcock in reciting and comic ...ading. This training has since ...roughout all her life made her ...tstandng as a public enter...ner. Being anxious now to...ake her own way she wrote to...r cousin John Houston at Lovell, Wyo., to secure for her a position in the Lovell school established one year earlier. Here she taught the beginners for two school seasons. The third year, ..season of 1905-6 Maud taught school at Byron, Wyo., where she became acquainted with Wm. J. West, whom she married at the close of school, June 6th 1906.
The Wests established their home in Byron, where they have since resided except for recent short periods of living in California. While residing on their island property in the Shoshone river ...d east of Byron, they lost their ...st child, Magaret Eliza, at a ...me of high waters.
Their living childen are Wm. Houston West, Byron, Hershel Joseph, serving in the U.S. Navy, residing at Norfolk, Va., Elizabeth Anne, in U.S. government employ, Washington, D.C., and ...anche Maurine, a recently returned missionary, residng with the famly in Los Angeles, at her mother's death. James Clark, a student of violin, also with the family in Los Angeles. All were present at the funeral.
Besides leaving a loving and devoted husband, W.J. West and the above named children, deceased is survived by an own brother, James G. Houston, Spanish Fork, Utah, and the following half brothers and sisters; Josephine Hilton, Salt Lake City, Marie Fotheringhom, Eureka, ..tah, Rollo, in California, Gwen ...axter, Springville, Utah, and ..einer, Quince and Tom Houston... Panguitch, Utah.
******************Maude died suddenly in Los Angeles, California Sunday morning.
GRAVE LOCATION - Block L Lot 1 Grave 2
WAR RECORD - joined NATIONAL GUARD at age 19 and was honorably discharged in 1928, worked in the shipyards in Redondo Beach, California during World War II
On the same stone as Sara Lohrenz West
STONE SAYS married 4 Mar 1935, Our Children, Sharon Kay, Rene'e Elizabeth, Christine AnnWilliam Houston "Hoot" West
Born 20 May 1908, Byron, Big Horn, Wyoming
Son of William J. West & Maude Houston
Md Sara Lohrenz, 4 Mar 1935, Billings, Yellowstone, Montana
Died 5 Feb 1999, Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming
Buried 9 Feb 1999, TuesdayWilliam Houston (Hoot) West
William Houston West died Friday, Feb. 5, 1999, at the New Horizons Care Center in Lovell where he had been a resident since 1994.
"Hoot" was born in Byron, Wyo., on May 20, 1908, the eldest son of William J. and Maude Houston West. The family homesteaded in Byron and were among the early pioneers coming to Byron.
Hoot married Sara Lohrenz in 1935 and they raised three daughters. They lived in Byron and Lovell and had celebrated 53 years of marriage whenshe preceded him in death in 1987. He was a member of the LDS Church and was ordained into the Melchizedek Priesthood.
He was active in theater and Boy Scouts in his youth and later became a Boy Scout leader. He joined the Natinal Guard at age 19 and was honorably discharged in 1928. He had a great love of the outdoors and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed trying his own flies and at one time collected antique guns and coins. He also loved trapping and spent many hours in the woods. He served as Game and Fish Commissioner for the State of Wyoming from 1927 to 1938 and was president of the local rod and gun club.
During World War II, he worked in the shipyards in Redondo Beach, Calif. He then returned home to Byron and worked for the Ohio Oil Company. He retired in 1963.
After retirement, he and Sara lived in Sourthern California for two years where he worked for Frank Fordyce Orchids. He came back to Lovell and started growing orchids and making his own crosses. He was awarded a First Class Certificate from the British Orchid Society for one of his crosses and was also awarded a lifetime honorary membership in the Denver Orchid Society where he frequently spoke. He was also a member of the American Rose Society.
He is survived by his three daughters, Sharon West of Tucson, Ariz., Renee Walton of Arnold, Calif., Chris West of Billings, Mont., and his sister Blanche Dunbar, and brother, Clark West, of San Leandro., Calif.
Services were held at the LDS church in Lovell on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 1999. Interment was in the Byron Cemetery.
Haskell Funeral Home of Lovell was in charge of arrangements.
GRAVE LOCATION - Block L Lot 1 Grave 1
On the same stone as William Houston West
STONE SAYS married 4 Mar 1935, Our Children, Sharon Kay, Rene'e Elizabeth, Christine AnnSara Mary Lohrenz West
Born 8 Mar 1913, Lincoln, Lancaster, Nebraska
Daughter of Conrad Lohrenz & Katherine Miller
Md William Houston "Hoot" West, 4 Mar 1935, Billings, Yellowstone, Montana
Died 9 Sep 1987, Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming
Buried 14 Sep 1987, MondaySara Lohrenz West
Sara Lohrenz West, 74, died Wednesday evening, Sept. 9, 1987 in the North Big Horn Hospital in Lovell after suffering a stroke.
Sara was born March 8, 1913 in Lincoln, Neb., the daughter of Conrad and Katherine Lohrenz. She came to Wyoming at an early age with her family. She received her teaching credentials at the University of Wyoming and taught school at Crystal Creek and Byron for a number of years.
Sara married William Houston "Hoot" West March 4, 1935 in Billings, Mont. and they made their home in Byron, later moving to Lovell. She enjoyed cooking, knitting, rose-malling and floral design. She also enjoyed traveling and visiting with family and friends. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Survivors include: her husband, "Hoot" of Lovell; three daughters, Sharon West of Dhahran, Saudi Arabia, Renee Walton of Arnold, Calif. and Christine West of Billings, Mont.; five bothers, William Lohrenz of Cody, Victor Lohrenz of Billings, Mont., Edwin Lohrenz of Buffalo, Mo. and Harvey and Robert Lohrenz both of Powell; and four sisters, Katie Winterholler of Federal Way, Wash., Ruth Jordan of Yarmouth, Mass., Esther Brill of Riverton and Gloriana Frame of Frenchtoww, Mont.
Funeral services were held Monday, Sept. 14, 1987 at 2 p.m. in the Lovell, Wyoming Stake Center with Bishop Robert Croft officiating and burial was in the Byron Cemetery. Haskell Funeral Home of Lovell was in charge of arrangements
GRAVE LOCATION - Block I Lot 14 Grave 2
WAR RECORD
On the same stone as Delilah S. Whitehead
STONE SAYS married 12 Jul 943Lewis Claude Whitehead
Born 6 Mar 1896, Vinita, Craig, Oklahoma
Son of Benjamin Whitehead & Ella Horton
Md Mrs. Delilah Sessions Davis, 12 Jul 1943, Bridger, Carbon, Montana
Died 14 Feb 1981, Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming
Buried 17 Feb 1981Lewis Whitehead
Lewis Claude Whitehead, 84, an avid fisherman and hunter who loved the mountains, died Saturday, Feb. 14, 1981, in the North Big Horn Hospital after an illnesss of two years.
He was born March 6, 1896, in Vinita, Oklahoma, the son of Benjamin and Ella Whitehead. He made his home in Lovell for the past 20 years.
He married Delilah Sessions July 12, 1943, in Bridger, Montana. He worked for the Marathon Pipeline Co. until his retirement. Mr. Whitehead was a member of the Eagles and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
He is survived by his wife Delilah, of Lovell one daughter, Mrs. J.D. Ward of...., two grandchildren... great-grandchildren.
Services were held... day, Feb. 17, at 2 p.m. ... Lovell LDS Stake Center. Burial was in the Byron Cemetery. Haskell Funeral Home of Lovell was in charge of arrangement.
GRAVE LOCATION - Block I Lot 14 Grave 1
On the same stone as Lewis Claude Whitehead
STONE SAYS married 12 Jul 943Delilah S. Whitehead
Born 27 Aug 1903, Byron, Big Horn, Wyoming
Parents Scott Aytch Sesions & Ada Agnes Cox
Md 1) Ernest Davis, 7 Feb 1921, Byron, Big Horn, Wyoming (div)
Md 2) Claude C. Whitehead, 12 Jul 1943, Bridger, Carbon, Montana (died 1981)
Died 16 May 1989, Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming
Buried 20 May 1989, SaturdayDelilah Whitehead
Delilah Whitehead, 85, died Tuesday evening, May 16, 1989 in the North Big Horn Hospital in Lovell of complications of a stroke.
She was born August 27, 1903 in Byron, Wyo., the daughter of Scott A. and Agnes Ada Cox Sessions. She grew up in Byron and attended the Byron schools. She married Ernest Davis and later married L. Claude Whitehead July 12, 1943 in Bridger, Mont. They lived in several locations in Wwyoming where Mr. Whitehead worked on oil pipeline projects. He died in 1981.
Mrs. Whitehead was fond of crocheting, doing fancy needlework and was an excellent cook. She was a member of the VFW Auxiliary for many years. She was also a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
She is survived by one daughter, Marie Ward of Greybull, Wyo.; two brothers, Thurman Sessions of Lovell, and Newell Sessions of Thermopolis, Wyo.; one sister, Eletha Bookout of Lovell; two grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Della Ruth Way, who died in 1952.
Funeral services were held Saturday, May 20, at 10 a.m. in Haskell Funeral Home in Lovell with burial in the Byron Cemetery.
GRAVE LOCATION - Block B Lot 9 Grave 15
On the same stone as Rena B. Wilhelm
STONE SAYS LDSGarth L. Wilhelm
Born 20 Feb 1906, Omaha, Douglas, Nebraska
Son of Retta Shaw & Frank L. Wilhelm
Md Rena Blanche Cozzens, 2 Feb 1928, Red Lodge, Carbon, Montana
Died 23 Sep 1976, Powell, Park, Wyoming
Buried 27 Sep 1976, MondayFuneral services conducted Monday for Garth Welhelm
Funeral services for Garth Wilhelm, 70, were held at 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 27 at Eastons Funeral home in Powell. Bishop Jay Partridge of the LDS Church officiated.
Mr. Wilhelm died at his home Thursday, Sept. 23 of an apparent heart attack.
He was born Feb. 20, 1906, in Omaha, Nebr., the son of Mr. and Mrs. Frank L. Wilhelm. At an early age he moved with his parents to the Deaver area where they farmed.
Mr. Wilhelm married Rena B. Cozzens on Feb. 2, 1929, in Billings, Mont., and the couple made their home near Deaver where he farmed and worked as a mechanic. They moved to the Garland area near Powell in 1952 where they farmed. Mr. Wilhelm retired in 1963, and the coupld moved to Powell.
Survivors include his wife, Rena; one daughter, Mrs. Leta M. Potocki, of Dallas, Texas, one sister, Mrs. Lucille Goodman, Ontario, Canada and two grandchildren. Burial was in the Byron Cemetery.
(taken from the Powell Tribune, 28 Sep 1976, page 2)
GRAVE LOCATION - Block B Lot 9 Grave 16
On the same stone as Garth Wilhelm
STONE SAYS LDSRena Blanche Cozzens Wilhelm
Born 20 Jun 1907 Meadowville, Millard, Utah
Parents John W. Cozzens & Ellen Blanche Kimball
Md Garth L Wilhelm, 1928, Red Lodge, Carbon, Montana
Died 14 Feb 1978, Dallas, Dallas, Texas
Buried 18 Feb 1978, SaturdayRena Wilhelm
Mrs. Rena B. Wilhelm, 70, died Tuesday, Feb. 14, 1978, at her daughter's home in Dallas, Tex.
She was born June 20, 1907, in Meadowville, Utah, the daughter of John W. and Ellen Cozzens. She had lived in the Big Horn Basin all her life until eight months ago when she went to Dallas to live with her daughter.
She married Garth Wilhelm in 1928 in Red Lodge, Mont. They had made their home in Powell until she moved to Dallas. Her husband preceded her in death.
She is survived by one daughter Mrs. Lela Potocki of Dallas, one sister Mrs. Erma Thomas of Hyattville, and two grandchildren. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Services were held Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Powell LDS Church with Bishop Jay Partridge officiating. Burial was in the Byron Cemetery. Haskell Funeral Home of Lovell was in charge of arrangements.
GRAVE LOCATION - Block C Lot 7 Grave 8
On the same stone as Clarissa Willey
Roy Willey
Born 4 Feb 1879, Bountiful, Davis, Utah
Son of Parley Pratt Willey & Sarah Jane Pace
Md Clarissa Ann Robison, 5 Oct 1904, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah
Died 27 Jun 1964, Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming
Buried MondayRoy Willey Services Monday
Funeral services for Mr. Roy Willey were held Monday afternoon in the Byron LDS chapel, with Bishop Clifford Powelson officiating.
Mr. Willey, an early day pioneer, passed away in North Big Horn hospital early Saturday morning. He had been a patient there about two weeks, after haivng been transferred from a Billings hospital, where he had been a patient for several weeks.
Norma Hessenthaler played prelude and a postlude music, The Singing Mothers sang "I Know That My Redeemer Lives; and Ernest Jensen offered the invocation, Vera Griggs read the obituary and remarks were given by George Abraham Sr. "In the Garden" was sung by Nola Christofferson, followed by the sermon by President Glenn Nielson of Cody. A tio, Mrs. Ina Snell, Mrs. Winn Brown and Mrs. Bob Doerr, sang "Prayer Perfect," and R.R. Lewis of Cowley offered the benediction.
Pall bearers were Richard, Kimball and James Willey, Carl Yorgason, Roy Hoffman and Rud Robison.
Louis Wolz offered the casket prayer and the grave was dedicated by Arden Payne. Interment was in the Byron cemetery under the direction of Haskell Funeral Home.
Roy Willey was born Feb. 4, 1879, in Bountiful, Utah, the son of Mr. and Mrs. Parley Willey. He married Clarissa Robison Oct. 5, 1904 at Salt Lake City, Utah. He was a member of the Byron LDS church and had been an active member of both his church and the community of Byron. Mr. Willey was a retired agriculturist.
Surviving are his widow of Byron; five sons, Roy R. of Reno, Nev., True R. of Byron, Ivan R. of Laramie, Lynn R. of Logan Utah and Layle R. of Casper; two daughters, Mrs. Woodrow Wilson of Randolph, Utah and Mrs. Golden Stoker of Logan; a brother, Marvin of Bountiful; two sisters, Mrs. Armenia W. Lee of Carston, Alberta, Can. and Mrs. Louella W. Mitchell of Bountiful; 21 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.**************
Roy Willey, 85, Services Conducted
Lovell, Wyo. - Funeral services for Roy Wiley, 85, were held in Byron Latter-day Saints Chapel at 2 p.m. Monday with the Bishop Clifford Powelson officiating. Burial was in the Byron Cemetery.
Mr. Willey died Saturday morning.
Pallbearers were Ricahrd, Kimball and James Willey, Carl Yorgason, Roy Hoffman and Reed Willey.
Surviving are his widow, five sons, two daughters, 21 grandchildren, and 15 great-grandchildren.
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Roy Willey, 85, Of Byron Dies
Byron, Wyo. - Roy Willey 85, one of the original settlers of Byron, died Saturday morning in a Lovell hospital.
Mr. Willey was born Feb. 4, 1879 in Bountiful, Utah, son of Mr. and Mrs. Parley P. Willey. He came to Byron in 1900. He married Clarissa Ann Robison, Oct. 5, 1904, in Salt Lake City.
Surviving are his widow; five sons, Roy Deverl of Reno, Nev., True R. of Byron, Ivan R. of Laramie, Lynn R. of Logan, Utah, and Lyle R. Willey of Casper; two daughters, Mrs. Golden Stoker of Logan, and Mrs. Woodrow Wilson of Randolf, Utah; a brother, Marvin Willey of Bountiful; two sisters, Mrs. Armenia Lee of Canada, and Mrs. Luella Mitchell of Bountiful; 21 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren.
Mr. Willey was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Byron; he served on the Byron school board for 15 years and Byron Canal Board.
Funeral services will be Monday at 2 p.m. in the Byron LDS Ward. Burial will be in the Byron Cemetery with Haskell Funeral Home of Lovell in charge of arrangements.
*********************Occupation: Oil Industry, Driller, Leasing and Land Promotions, Farmer, Rancher.
Worked for President Sessions in his youth. Contracted railroad. Good church worker, Mayor of Byron, Canal Director, School Director and Board Member. Pioneer and Colonizer: Big Horn Basin, Wyoming. Came to Byron at 20 years of age. Brought a wagon load of President Byron Sessions household equipment. Arrived April 17, 1900. Helped to build the Sidon Canal.
GRAVE LOCATION - Block C Lot 7 Grave 7
On the same stone as Roy Willey
Clarissa Ann Robison Willey
Born 6 Jan 1886, Georgetown, Bear Lake, Idaho
Daughter of John Albert Robison & Phoebe Elizabeth Pearson
Md Roy Willey, 5 Oct 1904, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah
Died 12 Mar 1986, Logan, Cache, Utah
Buried 17 Mar 1986, MondayClarissa Ann Robison Willey
Long time Byron resident Clarissa Ann Robison Willey, 100, died Wednesday, March 12, 1986 in Logan, Utah.
She was born Jan. 6, 1886 in Georgetown, Idaho, the daughter of John Albert and Phoebe Elizabeth Pierson Robison. She came to the Big Horn Basin with her parents in 1900. She married Roy Willey Oct 5, 1904 in the Salt Lake City, Utah LDS temple.
They made their home in Byron and raised seven children after their marriage. Mr. Willey died in 1964. Mrs. Willey was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and was active in all the auxiliary organizations, especially the Primary.
She is survived by three sons, Ivan of Laramie, Lynn of Logan, Utah, and Lyle of Casper; two daughters, Armenia Stoker of Logan, Utah and Irene Waite of Salt Lake City; 23 grandchildren, 73 great-grandchildren and 19 great-great-gandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband and two sons, Deverl and True.
Funeral services were Monday, Mar. 17, 1986 at 10 a.m. in the Cowley LDS Chapel with Bishop Charles Hessenthaler officiating. Burial was in the Byron Cemetery. Haskell Funeral Home of Lovell is in charge of arrangements.*****************************
At fourteen years of age she came to Byron with her family. She drove a team of horses pulling a large buggy with her mother and the smaller children and some household equipment. Her father was in charge of the main group of pioneers and he was busy with taking care of the company. Her older brothers had a wagon with household and farm equipment. The company arrived in Byron in the Fall of 1900. They camped down by the river. They endured many hardships until they were able to build a log house. She lived in Byron most of her life. She was a beautiful woman, raised seven children. Everyone loved her. Her life was a life of service to her family, church, and community.
Children: Roy Deverl, True, Armenia "Billie" Stoker, Ivan, Irene Waite, Lynn, Lyle.
GRAVE LOCATION - Block G Lot 7 Grave 5
On the same stone as Jane E. Williams
James David Williams
Born 21 Sep 1841, Norton, Pembrokshire, Wales (note the difference in year)
Parents Thomas F. Williams & Jannette Cozzens
Md Jane Evansm 31 Jan 1872, West Elizabeth, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Died 10 Apr 1915, Byron, Big Horn, Wyoming
buried 15 April 1915
GRAVE LOCATION -- Block G Lot 7 Grave 6
On the same stone as James D. Williams
Sarah Jane Evans Williams
Born 27 Aug 1855, Mt. Pleasant, Monmouthshire, Wales
Parents Thomas Evans & Margaret Morgan
Md James D. Williams, 31 Jan 1872, West Elizabeth, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Died 13 Apr 1930, Byron, Big Horn, Wyoming
Buried 15 April 1930
GRAVE LOCATION -- Block A Lot 14 Grave 13
Robert Benjamin Wilson
Born 21 May 1885, Ogden, Weber, Utah
Parents Isaac Wilson & Elizabeth Bessie Baird
Md Annie "Nan" Turner Low , 24 Jul 1916, Billings, Yellowstone, Montana
Died 8 May 1932, Byron, Big Horn, Wyoming
buried 12 May 1932
GRAVE LOCATION -- Block A Lot 14 Grave 14
On the same stone as Robert B. Wilson
Annie "Nan" Turner Low Wilson
Born 17 Jul 1888, Duchray, Aberfoyle, Scotland
Father John Francis Low & Jane Ramsay
Md Robert Benjamin Wilson, 24 Jul 1916, Billings, Yellowstone, Montana
Died 20 Dec 1967, Billings, Yellowstone, MontanaMrs. Annie Wilson
Mrs. Annie Low Wilson, 79, of 1710 Lake Elmo Road, died of a heart ailment at 4:45 a.m., Sunday, 17 December 1967, in a Billings hospital.
Funeral services will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday, in Smith’s Chapel and burial will be in the Byron, Wyo. Cemetery.
She was born July 17, 1888 In Glasgow, Scotland and lived in Canada before moving to Wyoming in the early 1900’s. She was married in Billings to Robert Benjamin Wilson, who died in 1932 in Byron.
In 1944 Mrs. Wilson moved to Billings and lived with her daughter, Mrs. Maurice Asay. She was a member of the LDS Church.
Surviving are three daughters: Mrs. Orville Parker of Thermopolis, Wyoming, Mrs. Alexander Gilmour of Dallas, Oregon, Mrs. Maurice Asay; 11 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren.
GRAVE LOCATION -- Block C Lot 9 Grave 11
On the same stone as Automella S. Wirth
STONE SAYS FatherFrancis Xavier Wirth
Born 3 Dec 1860, Leavenworth, Leavenworth, Kansas
Parents Benhardt Basil Wirth & Catherine Mathis
Md Automella Sargent, 23 Mar 1887, Assaria, Saline, Kansas
Died 15 Oct 1905, Byron, Big Horn, Wyoming
Buried 16 Oct 1905He was born the 3 Dec 1860 in Levenworth, Kansas. He married Automella Sargent on her 21st birthday, March 23, 1887. Father was 27. He was six feet tall with dark brown eyes, black hair and a moustache. Mother had brown eyes and brown hair and was five feet two inches tall and weighed 95 pounds.They married March 23rd 1887 in Assaria, Saline, Kansas. After his marriage Frank rented a farm and they set up housekeeping, they farmed in Kansas for 15 years
They had listened to the message of the gospel in Kansas and had known it to be true. They wanted to join with the body of the saints and although they knew no one they decided to move to the Big Horn Basin because it was the last LDS colony that was opened up to homesteaders. That provided land that was cheap. They loaded up their family of four children and moved here to Byron in April 1902 and found snow on the ground with nothing more done toward getting the ground ready for planting than had been done in February, when Frank and visited the area. They were very disappointed. Father started work helping on the Sidon Canal.
They had 8 children 5 born in Kansas and 3 in Wyoming. They built a small house that was located very near to the place where Wally built his home. Farming was what most people who came here did and so Frank as he was called began farming.
When they came to Byron they came with high hopes to join the body of the saints. However, there were times ahead that tried their faith as several members of the LDS community had such little regard for their fellow men and their obligation to them. He arranged to buy a piece of farming equipment on shares with someone in the community. It equipment was taken before Frank could use it and when it was returned it was broken. This problem was a real challenge for the newly baptized members. Soon after this Frank died of the effects of typhoid fever during an epidemic. He died 15 October 1905 in Byron, Wyoming. He had gone to the cemetery with Luke Cozzens to bury Luke's dad, while there both Frank and Luke died."It was during this time a Typhoid epidemic broke out. So many died. Brother Cozzens died Sunday night. Tuesday he was buried. Brother Wirth and Luke Cozzens, his son died while they were at the cemetary burying Brother Cozzens. Those were sad days. Nearly every family had some that were sick."
GRAVE LOCATION -- Block C Lot 9 Grave 10
On the same stone as Francis X. Wirth
STONE SAYS MotherAutomella "Nellie" Sargent Wirth
Born 23 Mar 1866, Bradford, England
Parents Dursley Sargent & Mary Nimmo
Md Francis Xavier Wirth, 23 Mar 1887, Assaria, Saline, Kansas
Died 17 Apr 1937, Byron, Big Horn, Wyoming
Buried 19 Apr 1937, SundayFuneral For Byron Lady Held Sunday
Funeral services were held Sunday afternoon in Byron for Mrs. Nellie Wirth, with Biship Malcolm LeSueur conducting. The Relief Society Chorus sang "Time of Roses" and "Resting Now from Care and Sorrow." with Arleen Jones at the Piano.
The invocation was offered by Bishop E. L. Thomas. Bishop Frank Jones praised her character and the noble life she had lived. A violin solo "Lay My Head Beneath a Rose" was played by Ralph Ericksen. Edith Young accompanying him on the organ. Bishop Carlton read "An Ordinary Woman." C. Golden Welch and wife of Cowley sang, "Lead Kindly Light." Charles A. Welch of Cowley was also a speaker. The chorus sang "I Shall Not Pass Again This Way." The benedictin was offered by Thomas Rogers.
The floral offerings were beautiful. Six of her gandsons acted as pallbearers and the Primary Stake Board members and ladies of the Relief Society carried the flowers.
The people wish to extend to the family their sympathy in the loss of their mother.
Mrs. Nellie Wirth was born in England, March 23, 1866 and passed away at her home April 16, 1937. She came to America at the age of eight years with her parents, and settled in Kansas. The Wirth family came to Byron abt 1901. She was left a widow with seven children in 1905. Mrs. Wirth has been an active worker in the church and the town. She is survived by the following children: George, Wilford, Mina, Mrs. Irma Jensen and Mrs. Mabel Brown of Byron, Mrs. Annie Shultz of Thermopolis and James of California, twenty-four grandchildren and three great grandchildren also survive.
GRAVE LOCATION -- Block C Lot 9 Grave 26
WAR RECORD - WWI
In the same cement as Martha W. Wirth, but different stones
STONE SAYS FatherGeorge Ernest Wirth
Born 20 Oct 1893, Guelph, Sumner, Kansas
Parents Francis Xavier Wirth & Automella Sargent
Md Martha Jeanette Williams, 17 Nov 1919, Billings, Yellowstone, Montana
Died 4 Jul 1939, Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming
Buried 7 July 1939, FridayByron Man Passes
George Wirth was rushed to the hospital last Wednesday where he underwent an emergency operation for ruptured appendix on Thursday morning. Complications developed and he passed away early Wednesday morning. Arrangements for the funeral have not yet been completed
Funeral services will be held in the Byron ward hall Friday, at 2:00 p.m.
****************************Obituary Given For George E. Wirth
George E. Wirth was born Oct. 20, 1893 in Guelph, Kan. His parents, Francis X. and Nellie Sargent Wirth moved to Blackwell, Okla., shortly afterward, and then returned to Kansas and farmed near Asaria. They joined the Mormon Church in May 1899, and came to the Big Horn basin in 1902, making Byron their permanent residence. George was 8 years old at that time.
The father died of typhoid in 1905, leaving six children to the care of his widow, Automella, more generally known as Nellie. She kept her family together, provided them with a home and gave them the schooling the community afforded. Her courage, independence and resourcefulness carried her forward until her home responsibilities were completed and her childen were all raised and trained in her philosophy of life.
George took well to heart his mother's training and though modest and unassuming, won the deepest respect and love of his neighbors and friends who accepted him as one of their own family.
George joined the American Expeditionary Forces for service in France and because of his skill in handling horses was placed with the veterinary hospital corps and at times cared for the wounded artillery horses brought back from the front. He was in the army for the spring of 1918 to the summer of 1919. Although he was in uniform but a short time, his inherent loyalty made him ever a soldier to his home, his job and his country.
Most of his employment was in the oil fields, for the few years with the Ohio Oil company.
November 17, 1919 he was married to Martha Williams, six children being born to them, all of whom are living.
In addition to his wife and children he is survived by a brother, Francis W., and three sisters, Mrs. Mable Brown, Mrs. Erma Jensen and Miss Mina Wirth, all of Byron and also a brother Jarmes R. of Los Angeles and a sister Mrs. Annie R. Scholz of Thermopolis.
Funeral services were held in the L.D.S. church at Byron on Friday, July 7th, Bishop M. LeSueur conducted the services and John Jensen gave the obituary and Bishop F. H. Brown the sermon. Music was furnished by Nadine Egan, Eugene and Afton Jones, Walter and Grace Stevens and Fannie Wolz. The V.F.W. directed the funeral cortege.
GRAVE LOCATION -- Block C Lot 9 Grave 27
In the same cement as George E. Wirth, but different stones
STONE SAYS MotherMartha Jeanette Williams Wirth
Born 20 Jul 1897, Montpelier, Bear Lake, Idaho
Parents James David Williams & Sarah Jane Evans
Md George Ernest Wirth, 17 Nov 1919, Billings, Yellowstone, Montana
Died 24 Jun 1964, Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming
Buried 26 June 1964, SaturdayByron Matron's Rites Saturday
Funeral services were held Saturday, June 26, in the Byron LDS chapel for Mrs. Martha Williams Wirth, Bishop Clifford Powelson officiated.
Norma Hessenthaler played prelude and postlude music, Walter G. Stevens offered the invocation and the Singing Mothers sang "Abide With Me" and "Sometime We'll Understand." Rula Johnson read the obituary and the sermon was delivered by Richard Jensen. A vocal solo by Nola Christofferson and the benediction by David Jones concluded the services.
Pall bearers were Rod and Steve Wirth, Walph Watts, Waldo Jensen and Darwin and Ivan Snell.
The grave was dedicated by Maurice Jensen. Interment was in the Byron cemetery with Haskell Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Martha Williams Wirth was born July 20, 1897, to James and Jane Evans Williams, the youngest of 11 children. The family moved to Byron two years later. She was married Nov. 17, 1919, to George Wirth in Billings. Mrs. Wirth has lived in Byron since with the exception of five years spent in Lovell and a short time in Kevin, Mont.
She was a member of the Byron LDS church and had held various positions in all the organizations. In Jan., 1964, she resigned as a visiting teacher in the Relief Society due to ill health.
Mrs. Wirth died June 24 in North Big Horn hospital following surgery.
Surviving are five sons, George Ivan of Minneapolis, Minn., James F. of Byron, Herold of Cody and Ronald and Dale of Powell; one daughter, Mrs. Barbara Stanley of Mesa, Ariz.; three sisters, Mrs. Sarah Pearson of Canada, Mrs. Lottie Weir of Salt Lake City and Mrs. Bessie Snell of Byron; 11 grandchildren and one great grandchild.
Her husband preceded her in death.
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Mrs. Martha Williams Wirth, 66, of Byron died at Lovell hospital Wednesday following surgery. Mrs. Wirth was born July 20, 1897, at Montpelier, Idaho, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James D. Williams. She moved to Byron in 1899, and has resided there since. She was married to George Ernest Wirth Nov. 17, 1919, in Billings, Mont. Mr. Wirth died in 1939. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of the Latter-day Saints in Byron. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. James Stanley of Mesa, Ariz.; five sons, George Evan of Minneapolis, Minn., James F. of Byron, Harold W. of Cody, Ronald W. and Dal S. Wirth of Powell; three sisters, Mrs. Sara Pearson of Lethbridge, Alberta, Can., Mrs. L.B. Weir of Salt Lake City, Utah, and Mrs. Roy Snell of Byron; 11 grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Funeral services will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Byron LDS Chapel with the Bishop Clifford Powelson officiating. Burial will be in the Byron cemetery with the Haskell Funeral Home of Lovell in charge of arrangements.