GRAVE LOCATION - Block I Lot 8 Grave 4
On the same stone as Mae Alene Manweiler
STONE SAYS, married 24 Sep 1939Henry Ralph Manweiler
Born 20 Mar 1915, Custer, Yellowstone, Montana
Parents Andrew Manweiler & Catherine Schuntz
Married Mae Arlene McKinney, 24 Sep 1939, Byron, Big Horn, Wyoming
Died 22 April 2001, Powell, Park, Wyoming
Buried 26 April 2001, Thursday (cremation)Henry Manweiler
Long-time Powell resident Henry Manweiler, 86, died Sunday, April 22 at the Powell Nursing Home.
He was born March 20, 1915, in Custer, Mont., to Andrew and Catherine (Schuntz) Manweiler. He attended schools in Belfry, Mont.
He had been a Wyoming resident for 63 years and had been a resident of the Powell Nursing Home for the last four years. He could be seen taking care of the flowers and pulling weeds on the nursing home grounds.
He enjoyed fishing, and in his younger years, he had been a avid hunter. He also enjoyed working in the garden and spending time with his family and friends.
Mr. Manweiler was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Powell Second Ward.
He is survived by his son, Norman Manweiler and wife Elaine of Powell; a daughter, Ruby Anderson and husband Bob of Powell; two brothers, Carl Manweiler and wife Eleanor of Laurel, Mont., and Bill Manweiler and wife Marie of Joliet, Mont.; four sisters, all of Billings, Mont., Molly Bechtold, Frieda Gilmore and husband Jack, Pauline Socorro and Lillian Scheafer; nine grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Mae, in 1989; a brother, Alex Manweiler; and sisters Amelia Hideamal and Mary Neff.
In accordance with his wishes, no services are planned at this time. Cremation has taken place, with burial of cremains in the Byron Cemetery at a later date.
(taken from the Powell Tribune, 24 April 2001, page 2)
GRAVE LOCATION - Block I Lot 8 Grave 3
On the same stone as Henry Manweiler
STONE SAYS Henry Manweiler 20 Mar 1915, married 24 Sep 1939Mae Arlene McKinney Manweiler
Born 4 Aug 1922, Byron, Big Horn, Wyoming
Parents Norman S. McKinney & Wanetta Sessions
Md Henry Manweiler, 24 Sep 1939, Byron, Big Horn, Wyoming
Died 23 Jun 1989
GRAVE LOCATION -- Block K Lot 9 Grave 5
WAR RECORD - SPANISH AMERICAN VETERAN- Light Artillery
On the same stone as Fannie Lindsay Wolz
STONE SAYS Pioneers, married 26 Oct 1904Louis Wolz
Born 8 Oct 1879, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah
Parents Luis Ludwing Wolz & Anna Elizabetha Kohler
Md Fanny Lindsay, 26 Oct 1904, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah
Died 12 Nov 1969, Powell, Park, Wyoming
Buried 15 Nov 1969Spanish-American War Veteran Passes
Louis L. Wolz, 90, of Byron passed away at the Powell Memorial Hospital Nov. 12. He was one of the very few remaining veterans of the Spanish-American War.
Memers of the VFW participated in the final rites at the Byron cemetery and presented the flag to Mrs. Fannie Lindsay Wolz, who had been his wife for 65 years.
It was said at his service that "he typified all men of his generation. He knew the adventure and hard work of pioneer life as well as its pleasures and achievements, and he lived to enjoy the warm luxuries of present day living."
He came to the Big Horn Basin in 1900 with the first small group that came to prepare for the building of the canal and the Byron settlement. He was the last survivor of that first group. His team helped to plow the first furrows for the Sidon Canal and he worked on it until completion. "He accepted responsibility for colony building, home building and generation building."
His interest in the oil industry was an active, drivng force.. submitted his last report to ... oil company just two weeks be... his death.
He loved his home, his family, his church and his America.... and his wife raised a be.... garden of flowers. Such was.. life.
Funeral services were held... the Byron chapel with his.. and all his chldren and.. families prsent. His grand.. were pall bearers.
GRAVE LOCATION - Block K Lot 9 Grave 6
On the same stone as Louis Wolz
STONE SAYS Pioneers, married 26 Oct 1904Fannie Lindsay Wolz
Born 22 May 1887, Bennington, Bear Lake, Idaho
Daughter of David E. Lindsay & Charlotte Dunn
Md Louis Wolz, 26 Oct 1904, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah
Died 22 Nov 1982, Billings, Yellowstone, Wyoming
Buried 26 Nov 1982, FridayFanny Wolz
Fanny Lindsay Wolz, 95, died Monday in Billings.
She was born in Bennington, Idaho, the daughter of Charlotte Dun and Donald Lindsay. She moved to Byron when she was 14 years old and lived there until she moved to Billings in 1978.
She married Louis Wolz in 1904 in Salt Lake City. He preceded her in death.
Survivors include two daughters, Louise Johnson of Billings and Fanny Heiden of San Jose, Cal.; two sons Charles of Cody and Russell of Brighton, Col.; a sister, Millie Robinson of Helena, Mont., 16 grandchildren; and 42 great-grandchildren; and 14 great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral servics will be at 1 p.m. Friday in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints in Byron. Burial will be in the Byron Cemetery.
GRAVE LOCATION: Block I Lot 16 Grave 7
On the same stone as Ethel Ross Sessions
Thurman Sessions
Born 16 Dec 1909, Byron, Big Horn, Wyoming
Parents Agnes Cox and Scott A. Sessions
Married Ethel Ross, 9 Oct 1929, Thermopolis, Hot Springs, Wyoming
Died 1 Apr 2005, Billings, Yellowstone, Montana
Buried 5 Apr 2005, Thursday
Thurman Sessions
December 16, 1909 – April 1, 2005
Thurman Sessions died Friday, April 1, 2005, at the Billings Deaconess Hospital.
Thurman was born December 16, 1909, in a log cabin which still stands in Byron, the son of Agnes Cox and Scott A. Sessions.
He loved to ride horses and often said when he grew up he wanted to be a cowboy.
When he was a young man he met a pretty girl named Ethel Ross, and he convinced her to change her plans to go back to business school in Billings. On October 9, 1929, they were married in Thermopolis.
Thurman was known as one of the best heavy equipment operators in the country and he helped build roads and dams all over the state of Wyoming. He then went to work for the Town of Lovell.
For many years Thurman and Ethel spent their summers on the Big Horn Mountains in their camper trailer along with several of his brothers and sisters. He adopted every squirrel up there and spent many hours feeding them peanuts. He loved the mountains and knew every stream and lake. He fished in the summer and went hunting in the fall.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Ethel, after 74 years of marriage; his son, Richard; his parents, Agnes and Scott Sessions; his sisters, Annie Threet, Eletha Bookout and Delilah Whitehead; and his brothers, Ernie, Alvin, Kirk, Monroe, Therrill, Merlin and Newell.
Survivors are daughter, LaVerne and William R. Thatch of Lovell; son, Allen and Penny Sessions of Lovell, Stanley R. and Lana Sessions of Nampa, Idaho, and Michael and Judy Sessions of Colstrip, Mont.; 16 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren and 6 great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 5, 2005, in Lovell at the LDS Stake Center under the direction of Bishop Caldwell with burial in the Byron Cemetery.
(taken from the Lovell Chronicle 7 Apr 2005)
GRAVE LOCATION: Block I Lot 16 Grave 6
Stone says: Thurman Sessions Dec 16, 1909 Married Oct 9, 1929 Our Children LaVerne, Richard, Stanley, Allen, Michael
Ethel Ross Sessions
Born 26 Dec 1909, Deep Creek Precinct, Wyoming (Beulah, Wyoming)
Parents David Wesley Ross & Carrie Reder
Md Thurman Sessions, 9 Oct 1929, Thermopolis, Hot Springs, Wyoming
Died 29 Jan 2004, Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming
buried 2 Feb 2004 MondayEthel Ross Sessions
December 26, 1909 -- January 29, 2004
Ethel Mae Ross Sessions died January 29, 2004, at New Horizons Care Center, Lovell.
Ethel was born on December 26, 1909, at Deep Creek (Precinct) in Wyoming, to David Wesley and Carrie Reder Ross. When she was two years old, her father decided to move his family to Moorhead, Mont., 20 miles south of Broadus, Mont., on the Big Powder River, as he needed more grazing lands for his livestock.
She often talked about the harsh winters there, and that she and her isster and brothers had to ride their horses several miles to school everyday.
When Ethel was 13 years old her family moved to Lovell where they felt the children could get a better education. After her graduation from Lovell High School she enrolled in the Polytechnic Business College, which is now known as Rocky Mountain College at Billings.
It wasn't long before Ethel met a handsome man, Thurman Sessions, and they dated for two years.
Of course, her folks didn't want her to marry and quit her education, but on October 9, 1929, they were united in marriage in Thermopolis. Ethel was baptized and confirmed a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of latter-day Saints on September 6, 1936, and in 1947 she and Thurman were sealed in the Idaho Falls LDS temple.
Ethel served in many church callings including teaching Primary and Young Women's Mutual clas; she was in the Relief Society presidency twice, and in the Stake Relief Society presidency. She sang many times witht he Singing Mohters and arranged flowers for funerals. For 15 years she was ward librarian.
Thurman and Ethel loved to camp on the Big Horns and spent many summers enjoying thier special spot at Bear Lodge with other members of their family. When Ethel was 86 years old, she was lucky and drew a moose permit on the Big Horn Mountains. She got her moose on opening day.
Ethel was preceded in death by her parents, David Wesley Ross and Carrie Reder Ross; her brothers, Leonard and Raymond Ross; her sister, Pearl Abel; and her son, Richard W. Sessions.
She is survived by her husband of 74 years, Thurman Sessions; her daughter, LaVerne S. and William R. Thatch of Lovell; sons, Allen R. and Penny Sessions of Lovell, Stanley R. and Lana Sessions of Nampa, Idaho, Michael S. and Judy A. Sessions of Colstrip, Mont.; 16 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held on Monday, February 2, 2004, at 2 p.m. in the LDS church in Lovell, with Bishop Bruce Wolsey officiating. Interment under the direction of Haskell Funeral Home was in Byron.
(Taken from the Lovell Chronicle Thursday, February 5, 2004)
GRAVE LOCATION - Block L Lot 8 Grave 7
WAR RECORDS - F2 US NAVY WORLD WAR II
On the same stone as Edna C. Jensen Nicholls
STONE SAYS Edna C. Jensen Nicholls 1910, Idaho Falls Temple
There are two stones for Clyde one is a war stoneClyde Bernard Nicholls
Born 11 Mar 1906, Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming
Son of Charles Herbert Nicholls & Chresta L Hartley
Md Edna Jensen, 25 Jul 1931, Billings, Yellowstone, Montana
Died 28 Nov 1990, Powell, Park, Wyoming
Buried 1 Dec 1990, SaturdayClyde B. Nicholls
Clyde Bernard Nicholls, 84, died in the Powell Hospital Nov. 28, 1990 after a long illness.
He was the son of Charles and Chresta Loa Hartley Nicholls. He was born March 11, 1906 and grew up on a farm near Lovell. He later worked on road construction and worked in the Great Western Sugar Factory in Lovell where he was the sugar end foreman. He married Edna Jensen July 25, 1931 in Billings, Mont. After his retirement they made their home inByron.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving in World War II and was a longtime member of the Wyoming National guard.
He is survived by his wife of Byron; one daughter, Jannice Simonson of Sacramento, Calif.; one son, Edwin J. Nicholls of Sacramento, Calif; two sisters, Annie Shumway of Lovell and Kate Cozzens of Deaver; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandhchildren. One son, Duane J. Nicholls, preceded him in death.
He loved fishing and gardening. His neighbors used ot say a weed never dared to grow in his garden or flowers. He was an active member of the LDS Church and served in many capacities.
Funeral services were held Saturday, Dec. 1, 1990 at 3:00 p.m. in the Byron LDS Chapel with burial following in the Byron Cemetery. Haskell Funeral Home had charge of arrangements.
(taken from the Lovell Chronicle)
GRAVE LOCATION - Block L Lot 8 Grave 8
On the same stone as Clyde Bernard Nicholls
STONE SAYS Idaho Falls TempleEdna C. Jensen Nicholls
Born 6 Apr 1910, Burlington, Big Horn, Wyoming
Daughter of Mads C. Jensen & Petrea Rasmussen
Md Clyde Bernard Nicholls, 25 Jul 1931, Billings, Yellowstone, Montana
Died 27 Apr 2005, Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming
Buried 6 May 2005, FridayEdna Christina Jensen Nicholls
April 6, 1910-April 27, 2005
Edna Nicholls, 95, died at the New Horizons Care Center in Lovell April 27, 2005.
She was born April 6, 1910, to Mads C. Jensen and Petrea Rasmussen. She attended school in Burlington for nine years and completed high school in Lovell. She received her teaching degree from the University of Wyoming. She taught school for two years in Lovell, one year in Cowley and 30 years in Byron.
Edna was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was a teacher in Primary and served in the Stake in both Primary and Relief Society.
Edna loved yard work and the outdoors.
She was preceded in death by six sisters and five brothers; her husband, Clyde Nicholls; and her sons, Duane and Edwin.
Edna is survived by her daughter, Jannice Simonsen of Sacramento, Calif.; 14 great-grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren; six grandchildren; and many cousins. She will be greatly missed.
Funeral services will be held Friday, May 6, 2005, at 10 a.m. in the Byron LDS Church. Viewing will be one hour prior to services in the Relief Society Room. Interment will be in the Byron Cemetery.
Haskell Funeral Home of Lovell is in charge of arrangements.
(taken from the Lovell Chronicle, May 5, 2005)
GRAVE LOCATION - Block L Lot 3 Grave 6
Haskells Funeral Home marker
Jose Guadalupe Ramirez
Born 29 Jul 1920, Camargo, Tumaulipas, Mexico
son of Maria Katarina Zarate and Juan Sanchez
Md Anatolia Sanchez, 19 July 1959, Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming
Died 8 Jul 1998, Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming
Buried 13 Jul 1998, MondayJose Guadalupe Ramirez
July 29, 1920 -- July 8, 1998
Jose Guadalupe Ramirez, 77, died Wednesday, July 8, 1998, at New Horizons Care Center in Lovell after a lengthy illness.
He was born July 29, 1920, in Camargo, Tumalipas, Mexico. He came to the United Stats as a young man and met and married Anatolia Sanches on July 19, 1959, in Lovell. They made their home in Byron until both moved to New Horizons Care Center.
He is survived by his wife, Anatolia of Lovell; a son John Ramirez of Byron; two stepsons, Joe Zarate of Byron and Jesse Zarate of Lovell; and a daughter , Mary Anna Uribe of Hyattville; and two grandchildren.
Rosary was recited at Haskell Funeral Home Sunday July 12, 1998, at 7 p.m. Funeral Mass was held Monday, July 13, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Lovell with Father Peter Johnson officiating . Burial was in the Byron Cemetery.
GRAVE LOCATION: Block L Lot 3 Grave 7
Haskells Funeral Home marker
Anatolia "Tola" Sanchez Ramirez
born 9 July 1934 Celaya Guanajuato, Old Mexico
Parents Leonides Salinas and Amador G. Sanchez
Married Jose Guadalupe Ramirez 19 July 1959, Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming
Died 1 Jun 2005, Billings, Yellowstone, Montana
Buried 8 June 2005, WednesdayAnatolia "Tola" Sanchez Ramirez
July 9, 1934 to June 1, 2005
Anatolia "Tola" Sanchez Ramirez, 70, died Wednesday, June 1, 2005, at St. Vincent Health Care in Billings. She was Born July 9, 1934, in Celaya Guanajuato, Old Mexico, to Leonides Salinas and Amador G. Sanchez.
Tola moved to Lovell in 1946 with her family. On July 19, 1959, Tola married Jose Guadalupe Ramirez in Lovell. The family lived in Powell for a few years before moving to Byron where she made a home for her family. During their union together, Tola and Lupe had two children, a son, John, and a daughter, Mary Ann. Tola was a wonderful and loving wife, mother, sister, aunt and grandmother. She loved to be with her family and friends. Everyone was accepted into her heart.
Tola made her home at the New Horizen Care Center for the past eight years, where she was loved and deeply cared for.
Tola had a passion for flowers, gardening and the outdoors. She also enjoyed doing craft projects and doing puzzles.
She is survived by her son, John (Debbie) Ramirez of Byron; her daughter Mary Ann (Neni) Uribe of Laurel, Md.; three brothers, Frank (Rosa) Sanchez of Byron and Gene (Mary Jane) Sanchez and Manuel (Carol) Sanchez, both of Albuquerque, N.M.; two grandchildren, Dexter and Katarina, and numerous nieces and nephews. She is also survived by two stepsons, Joe (Joyce) Zarate of Byron and Jessie Zarate of Wakita, Okla.
She was preceded in death by both of her parents, Leonides and Amador Sanchez, her husband Lupe Ramirez, a sister Andrea Romero and a niece Irma Keopp.
Rosary Services were held on Tuesday, June 7, at 7 p.m. at Haskell Funeral Home. A funeral mass was held on Wednesday, June 8, at 10 a.m. at St. Joseph Catholic Church with Father Pete Johnson officiating. Haskell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(taken from the Lovell Chronicle 9 June 2005)
GRAVE LOCATION: Block B Lot 12 Grave 2
Charles Burl "Buck" Pollet
Born 12 Dec 1913, near Luther, Oklahoma, Oklahoma
Parents Sarah Ellen "Ella" Clark and Charles "Charlie" Loften Pollet
Married Mary "Naomi" Wilson Felix, 14 March 1945, Ely, White Pine, Nevada
Died 23 August 2005, Powell, Park, Wyoming
Buried 29 Aug 2005, MondayCharles Burl "Buck" Pollet - August 23, 2005
Funeral services were conducted Monday, Aug. 29 in the Byron LDS Chapel for Charles Burl (Buck) Pollet, who died Tuesday, Aug. 23 at the Powell Valley Care Center. He was 91.
He had been a resident at the nursing home for the last two years after suffering a broken hip.
He was born near Luther, Okla., on Dec. 12, 1913, to Charles "Charlie" Loften and Sarah Ellen "Ella" Clark Pollet. He was the baby of the family of 8 eightchildren, all of whom preceded him in death.
In 1924, when he was only 10, his mother passed away, leaving Charlie to continue on alone with the big family. Some of the older children would look after Buck and helped him attain some education. As the oilfields were flourishing in Oklahoma during those years, it was natural that many of the family members would seek employment in that field. Charlie, Buck and several of his brothers and brothers-in-law worked in the "patch" from time to time. Always a wanderer at heart, when the rigs moved north, some of the brothers and their buddies came north also.
Buck came to Wyoming, settling in Lyman. He soon was introduced to a beautiful redhead, who became the love of his life. Mary "Naomi" Wilson Felix, became his wife on March 14, 1945 in Ely, Nev. She was a young widow and brought two sons into the family that became very dear to Buck. Wilson J Felix (Helen Rich) and Jerry D. Felix (Flo) were the beginning of the new family. Buck and Naomi's first son was stillborn and called Pete. Next came Christy Ellen (John Petrich), Jicki Val (Mike Brown), and Charles Burl "Chuck" Jr. (Gloria Vice).
Working for many companies through the years, including Manning, Brinkerhoff, Barnhart, Loffland Brothers, True Drilling & Gordon Engineering, they moved throughout the Rocky Mountain area, following the "booms."
They both loved to travel, sing and dance when time allowed. Home base was always in Mountain View in southwest Wyoming. In later years they settled there. They operated a cafe for a time and Buck also worked for the town of Mountain View for a while.
As they began to have some health concerns and wanted to be nearer some of the family, they relocated to Powell about 14 years ago. Buck and Naomi were members of the LDS Church and enjoyed traveling to many of the temples.
Naomi preceded him in death on Mar 26,2004. Also preceding him in death were a daughter-in-law, Gladys Felix; and grandson, Jerry B. Tanner.
In addition to his children, he is survived by 16 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.
(taken from the Powell Tribune)*************************
CHARLES BURL "BUCK" POLLET : December 12, 1913-August 23, 2005 -- Posted On: 08-30-2005 Uinta County Herald, Evanston, WY Buck was born near Luther, Okla. on Dec. 12, 1913, to Charles "Charlie" Loften and Sarah Ellen "Ella" Clark Pollet. He was the baby of the family of eight children, all of whom preceded him in death. Herman Lowell (Hermie), Cecil Clark. Owen Wesley (Whitey), Vivian Irine, Zarah Earl (Jim), Zelma Helen, George Curtis. Charlie worked hard but it was a struggle to raise a family in those days prior to and during the depression. In 1924, when Buck was only 10, his mother passed away, leaving Charlie to continue on alone with the big family. Some of the older children would look after Buck and helped him attain some education. He led quite a life in the Southland during those years. Mary "Naomi" Wilson Felix became his wife on March 14,1945, in Ely, Nev. She was a young widow and brought two sons into the family who became very dear to Buck, Wilson J. Felix (Helen Rich) and Jerry D. Felix (Flo) were the beginning of the new family. Buck and Naomi's first son was stillborn and called Pete. Next came Christy Ellen (John Petrich), Jicki Val (Mike Brown), and Charles Burl "Chuck" Jr. (Gloria Vice) by completed the crew.
Buck and Naomi were members of the LDS Church and enjoyed traveling to many of the temples. Naomi preceded him in death on May 26, 2004. He yearned to be back with her and finally won his heart's desire on Tuesday, August 23, 2005. He was a resident of the Powell Valley Care Center for the last two years after breaking his hip. Funeral services will be Monday, August 29, 2005 in the Byron LDS Chapel. Burial will be in the Byron Cemetery. Haskell Funeral Home in Lovell is in charge of the services. Viewing is at the funeral home during business hours and one hour prior to the services in the Relief Society room at the church. Also preceding him in death were: daughter-in-law; Gladys Felix and grandson, Jerry B. Tanner. Survivors include the above named children, 16 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
GRAVE LOCATION: Block B Lot 12 Grave 1
Mary Naomi Wilson Felix Pollet
Born 12 Dec 1908, ranch near Fort Bridger, Uinta, Wyoming
Parents Jason Crichton Wilson & Millesant Wheelock
Md 1) Johnie Felix, 23 May 1926, Evanston, Uinta, Wyoming
Md 2) Charles Burl (Buck) Pollet, 14 Mar 1945, Ely, White Pine, Nevada
Died May 25, 2004, Powell, Park, Wyoming
Buried 1 June 2004, TuesdayMary Naomi Wilson Felix Pollet
Dec. 12, 1908 - May 26, 2004
Mary Naomi Wilson Felix Pollet died in the early morning hours on May 26, 2004. She was born on Dec. 12, 1908, the fourth daughter of six to Jason Crichton and Millesant Wheelock Wilson. Her birthplace was a ranch near Fort Bridger. Though she lived many places, Bridger Valley and Mountain View were always home.
A firm believer in continued learning through living and study, her education began in Mountain View and Robertson and she completed her formal education and received her teaching certificate from Laramie. She was the last living member of her Mountain View High graduating class of 1925.
Naomi was married to Johnie Felix on May 23, 1926, in Evanston,. They were soon joined by sons, Wilson J. and Jerry Dwayne. Tragically, Johnie's life was short because of ill health.
On March 14, 1945, Naomi married Charles Burl Pollet (Buck) in Ely, Nev. Soon there were new additions to the family. Pete, was stillborn, a very sad occurrence, then daughters Christy Ellen, and Jicki Val came along followed by another much welcome son, Charles Burl Jr. (Chuck).
Following the oil booms, the family lived many places in Wyoming, Texas, Nebraska, Utah, Montana, Colorado and the Dakotas. They always returned to Mountain View, finally retiring there. As age and ill health took its toll, Naomi and Buck decided to relocate closer to some family members. After much thought it was decided to move to Powell. They have been in Powell about 12 years. Naomi resided at the Powell Valley Care Center for 4 1/2 years after breaking her hip. She gained new friends and had great care while living there. She looked forward to the many visits of family members and the Happy Hour music. The LDS sacrament meetings were so important to her until she became very ill.
Naomi was an active member of the LDS church most of her life, serving in many capacities. She loved to dance and sing, play basketball, ride horses, working with her dad as a child, genealogy research, writing poems and stories, and was always the "family communicator" until her eyesight failed. Most of all she loved her family and husband. Her support and loyalty has always been there for them. She and Buck enjoyed many a card game the last few years.
Naomi was preceded in death by her parents; and her five sisters, Ouida Mae Wilson, Juanita Finnegan (Bill), Harriet Maude (Peggy) Wood (Charles), Dorothea May Sumner (Keith), and Edney Foy Schanche (Otto); her husband, Johnie Felix in 1944; daughter-in-law, Gladys Mae Felix; several nieces and nephews; a grandson, Jerry Brionne Tanner; and many other dear relatives and friends.
She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Buck; her children, Wilson Felix, Jerry Felix (Flo), Christy Petrich (John), Jicki Brown (Mike), and Chuck Pollet (Gloria); 16 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-granddaughter and many extended family members.
Funeral services were held at the Byron LDS chapel Tuesday, June 1, 2004, at 2 p.m. Burial followed at the Byron Cemetery.
Though she often sang "Take Me Back to Bridger Valley", she and Buck decided some years ago that they liked the Byron Cemetery. And with agreement from the rest of the family, that's as it will be.
Haskell Funeral Home in Lovell had charge of services.taken from the Lovell Chronicle, Thursday, June 03, 2004
GRAVE LOCATION - Block C Lot 7 Grave 6
On the same stone as Iva Dell Sabin Willey
STONE SAYS Iva Dell Sabin Willley, 30 May 1909, married 26 Sep 1932True Robison Willey
Born 23 Dec 1907, Byron, Big Horn, Wyoming
Son of Roy Willey & Clarissa Ann Robison
Md Iva Dell Sabin, 26 Sep 1932, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah
Died 9 Feb 1983, Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming
Buried 12 Feb 1983, SaturdayTrue Willey
True Robison Willey, 75, died Wednesday, Feb 9 1983, in the North Big Horn Hospital in Lovell.
He was born Dec. 23, 1907, in Byron, the son of Roy and Clarissa Ann Willey. He attended school in Byron, at the Big Horn Academy in Cowley and also at Brigham Young University in Provo.
He married Iva Dell Sabin Sept. 26, 1932, in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. They made their home in Byron where Mr. Willey worked as a carpenter, farmer and a cattle and horse rancher. He was active in civic and church affairs all his life.
Survivors include his mother, Clarissa Willey of Casper; his wife, Iva Dell, of Byron; four daughters, Gwen Burke of Bountiful, Utah, Carol Yorgason of Worland, Claire Davis of Las Vegas, Nev., and Lynn Weaver of Byron; three brothers, Ivan of Laramie, Lyle of Casper, and Lynn of Logan, Utah; two sisters, Armenia Stokes of Logan, and Irene Wilson of Salt Lake City; 16 grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Funeral services were held Saturday, Feb. 12, at 10 a.m. in the Byron LDS Chapel with Bishop Charles Hessenthaler officiating. Burial was in the Byron Cemetery with Haskell Funeral Home of Lovell in charge of arrangements.
*************************************************************************************Occupation: Rancher, Farmer, Carpenter, helped to build many houses in Town including his own house, the school, and the church.
Education: Brigham Young University 1931-1932
Very civic minded, always wanting to improve the town of Byron, a friend to all, active in Church Service.
GRAVE LOCATION - Block C Lot 7 Grave 5
On the same stone as True Robison Willey
STONE SAYS, married 26 Sep 1932IvaDell Sabin Willey
Born 30 May 1909, American Fork, Utah, Utah
Daughter of Eva Penrod and John Sabin
Md True Robison Willey, 26 Sep 1932, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah
Died 1 Feb 2006, Green River, Sweetwater, Wyoming
Funeral 4 Feb 2006, Saturday, Green River, Sweetwater, Wyoming
Buried 6 Feb 2006, Monday, Byron, Big Horn, WyomingIvaDell Sabin Willey
May 30, 1909 – Feb. 1, 2006
IvaDell Sabin Willey, 96, died Wednesday, Feb. 1, 2006, in the home of her daughter Lynn Weaver in Green River.
IvaDell was born May 30, 1909, in American Fork, Utah, the daughter of John Sabin and Eva Penrod. When IvaDell was 6 years old, the family left Utah and moved to Nampa, Idaho. She graduated from Nampa High School and attended Brigham Young University for two years in the early 30s.
She married True Robison Willey on Sept 26, 1932, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. They made their home in Byron where they raised four daughters, Gwen, Carol, Claire and Lynn. True died in 1983. After 69-years in the same Byron home she moved to Green River to live with her daughter, Lynn Weaver.
IvaDell’s family was very important to her. She knew every grandchild by name and delighted in visits and letters. She had an innate concern for others manifest throughout her life by meaningful service to family, friends, and church. She drove her own car until age 90 and was known for transporting the widows in Byron to church and other places. She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
IvaDell had a wonderful ability to create something from nothing: elaborate costumes and formal gowns for her four daughters, cardboard playhouses and castles, reupholstered furniture, quilts, and hand sculpted roses from homemade clay.
Mrs. Willey seemed to be always calm and serene despite the challenges that inevitably came her way. She enjoyed art, liked to draw and paint with oil. She loved music and consequently sang for many years in the church choir, and encouraged all of her daughters to learn to play the piano. She had a great appreciation for the beauties of nature, and especially loved Wyoming with its mountains, rivers, lakes and magnificent scenery. She loved to read and treasured her ability to do so especially during her later years.
IvaDell is survived by her children, Gwen Lucile Burke (Jim) of Farr West, Utah, Carol Yorgason (Carl) of Worland, Claire Davis (Brent) of Las Vegas, Nev., and Laurel Lynn Weaver (Don) of Green River; 16 grandchildren; and 38 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, three brothers and two sisters.
Funeral Services were held Saturday, Feb. 4, 2006, at the Green River LDS 5th Ward Chapel. Interment was Monday, Feb. 6, in the Byron Cemetery.
Fox Funeral Home of Rock Springs was in charge of arrangements.
GRAVE LOCATION - Block E Lot 7 Grave 11
On same stone as Alpha Edna Davis
Born, 5 Mar1905, Byron, Big Horn, Wyoming
Parents Jesse Wells Davis & Hannah Maud Weaver
Md Alpha Edna Egbert, 3 May 1924, Cowley, Big Horn, Wyoming
Died 23 Mar 1962, Byron, Big Horn, Wyoming
Buried 26 Mar 1962, MondayDavis Services Held Monday
Funeral services for Jessie W. Davis wee held in the Byron LDS chapel Monday afternoon with Bishop Wayne Lynn officiating.
George Abraham Sr. gave the invocation, followed by the Singing Mothers singing "One Sweetly Solemn Thought". Ella Mae Hatch read the obituary and Jack Stevens sang "The End of a Perfect Day". Ernest Jensen was the main speaker. "Sometime We'll Understand" was sung by the Singing Mothers and the benediction was by E.B. Powelson.
Burial was in the Byron cemetery.
Jessie Wells Davis was born Mar. 5, 1905, a son of Jessie W. Davis and Maude Weaver in Byron. He began working in the oil fields at an early age and was employed by the Ohio Oil company at the time of his death.
May 3, 1924, in Cowley, he married Alfa Edna Egbert and to this union was born a son, Jessie Edward and a daughter, Shirley Ann.
He is survived by his wife; son; daughter; three grandchildren; two brothers, Al and Frank of Byron and a sister, Eltha Jensen of Cowley.
(taken from the Lovell Chronicle, March 29, 1962)
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Obit saved by: Haskell Funeral Home Printed in: ? Typed by: Lovell Cemetery Funeral services for Jesse W. Davis, 57, lifelong resident of Byron, will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in the Byron Latter-Day Saints Church. Mr. Davis died of a heart attack Friday morning at his home. Bishop Wayne Lynn will officiate. Burial will be in the Byron Cemetery. Haskell Funeral Home of Lovell, Wyo., is in charge of arrangements. Mr. Davis was born March 5, 1905, in Byron (to Jesse Wills and Hannah Maud Weaver Davis). He was employed by Ohio Oil Co. He is survived by his widow, (Alpha Edna), a son, a daughter, a sister, two brothers and three grandchildren.
GRAVE LOCATION: Block E Lot 7 Grave 12
On same stone as Jesse Wells Davis Jr.
Alpha Edna Egbert Davis
born 26 June 1906, Cowley, Big Horn, Wyoming
parents Karline Sophia Hugentobler and Joseph Samuel Egbert
married Jesse Wells Davis, Jr., 3 May 1924, Cowley, Big Horn, Wyoming
Died 5 Mar 2006, Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming
Buried 9 Mar 2006, ThursdayAlpha Edna Egbert Davis
June 26, 1906 – March 5, 2006Beloved mother and grandmother Alpha Edna Egbert Davis, 99, died Sunday, March 5, 2006, in the New Horizons Care Center in Lovell, just a few months shy of her 100th birthday.
She was born June 26, 1906, in Cowley, to Joseph Samuel Egbert and Caroline Sophia Hugentobler Egbert.
Alpha grew up in Cowley, the sixth of nine children. She married Jesse Wells Davis Jr. on May 3, 1924, at her parents’ home in Cowley. They were sealed for time and all eternity in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple on June 26, 1962.
Alpha was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in the Relief Society and Primary auxiliaries for many years. She loved to raise beautiful gardens and flowers. She enjoyed sewing, embroidery, crocheting and quilt-making. She was also a skilled carpenter and made the cabinets and closets that still function in her home. Alpha had a sweet smile and a warm heart that touched all those around her. She loved to spoil her grandchildren, and she especially enjoyed getting hugs from her great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.
Mrs. Davis is survived by her children, Jesse Edward Davis of Byron and Shirley Ann Davis Christopherson of Basin; brother, Clyde (Frances) Egbert of College Place, Wash.; grandchildren, Laurie Christopherson Coombs of Redmond, Wash., Dwain (Mary Kaye) Christopherson of Otto, Tammy (Rodney) LaFollette of Provo, Utah, Christie Christopherson of Leander, Texas and Bonnie (Tom) Glenn of Cheyenne; 18 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; and numerous extended family members and loved ones.
She is preceded in death by her beloved husband; parents; brothers, Samuel Egbert, LeRoy Egbert and Owen Egbert; sisters, Farol Egbert Cleary, Ina Egbert Lucas, Berta Egbert Wright and Ethel Egbert Carter; and daughter-in-law, Geraldine Brinkerhoff Davis.
Services will be held Thursday, March 9, 2006, at 10 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Byron, with a viewing prior at 9 a.m. Interment will be held in the Byron Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Haskell Funeral Home.
(taken from the Lovell Chronicle 9 Mar 2006)
GRAVE LOCATION - Block I Lot 16A Grave 3
William Harrison Cowgill
Born 12 Dec 1909, Elsmere, Cherry, Nebraska
Son of Edwin Freeman Cowgill & Anna Erickson
Md Nell E. Nicholson, 22 Nov 1934, Billings, Yellowstone, Montana
Died 27 Nov 1978, Powell, Park, Wyoming
William Cowgill
William Harrison Cowgill, 69, died Monday at the Powell Nursing Home in Powell.
He was born Dec. 12, 1909, in Elsmere, Neb., the son of Edwin and Anna Erickson Cowgill. He had lived most of his life in the Big Horn Basin.
He married Nell E. Nicholson on Nov. 22, 1934, in Billings, Mont. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Lovell and the Odd Fellows Lodge. He was a retired carpenter.
He is survived by his widow; one daughter, Nita C. Bustos of Coure d' Alene', Idaho; two sons, Edwin R. of Missoula, Mont. and K eith H. of Sedona, Ariz; two sisters, Mrs. Grace Pzinski of Newcastle and Mrs. Lois Kramer of Greybull; seven grandchildren.
Graveside services were held Wednesday at 10 a.m. at. the Byron Cemetery. Rev. Howard Polk officiating. Haskell Funeral Home of Lovell was in charge of arrangements.
GRAVE LOCATION: Block I Lot 16-A Grave 4
Next to husband William Cowgill
Nell Eva Annis Nicholson Cowgill McEachron
Born 7 Oct 1916, Burlington, Big Horn, Wyoming
Parents Antionette Grace Barney & Raymond Nicholson
1) married William H. Cowgill, 22 Nov 1924, Billings, Yellowstone, Montana ( he died Nov 1978)
2) married Howard McEachron, Feb 1980
Died 23 Feb 2006, Powell, Park, Wyoming (cremation)
Buried 20 Mar 2006, Monday
Nell Nicholson Cowgill McEachronOct. 7, 1916 – Feb. 23, 2006
Nell Nicholson Cowgill McEachron died Thursday, February 23, 2006. She was 89 years of age, and only in the past few months had developed medical problems.
Nell was born on her parents’ farm in Burlington on October 7, 1916. She spent her childhood on the farm, enjoying the experiences and close family ties that farm life had to offer. Nell’s love of all things in nature, including flowers, birds and animals of all kinds, remained with her throughout her life, as did her love of music and books. She was a life-long learner, an avid reader who listened to books on tape after her eyesight kept her from reading. She became a computer whiz and communicated with family and friends through e-mail well into her 80s.
She was a wonderful musician, playing violin, accordion and piano, which was a source of enjoyment not only for her but also for many others through the years.
She had three brothers, Raymond, Kenneth and William, who preceded her in death, and one sister, Elizabeth Enes, who resides in Powell at the Rocky Mountain Manor. She was Nell’s "next-door neighbor."
Nell was married to William H. Cowgill, who died in November 1978. They had four children, Elizabeth, who died soon after birth, Anita (Kison) and her husband Robert of Titusville, Fla., Edwin Cowgill and his partner Cathy Wolfrum of Spokane, Wash., and Keith Cowgill and his wife Janet of Sedona, Ariz; seven grandchildren, Mark, Lisa, Chad, Melissa, Christopher, Janelle and Ross, and one great-grandchild, Isak from Shoreline, Wash.
She was also blessed with two special nieces, Alana Van Grinsven and Elaine Wirth, who live in Powell and Cody, respectively. They and their husbands, Tim and Steve, were very loving in their support of her and treated her more like their mother rather than an aunt.
Nell will be remembered by many in the Big Horn Basin as a fine pianist who gave countless hours to the community playing at a variety of functions, from high school choir accompaniments to dances and concerts. She played regularly for the residents of Rocky Mountain Manor where she lived.
Nell was married in February 1980 to Howard McEachron, who also preceded her in death. Howard played the banjo and they had many memorable moments together playing music for friends and family.
Nell’s wishes were to be cremated and that no public services be held. The family will honor her wishes. In lieu of flowers, please make a contribution to the Rocky Mountain Manor Memorial Fund, 140 N. Cheyenne, Powell, WY 82435.
(taken from the Lovell Chronicle, 2 Mar 2006)
GRAVE LOCATION: Block K Lot 2 Grave 5
WAR RECORD: World War II
Virgil "Leon" Yates
Born 5 Apr 1920, Burkburnett, Wichita, Texas
Son of Dillie Mae Wells and Hubert Roscoe Yates
Married Barbara Hinkel, 15 Sep 1945, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma (died 1988)
Died 20 Aug 2006, Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming
Buried 24 Aug 2006, ThursdayVirgil "Leon" Yates
April 5, 1920 - August 20, 2006
Virgil "Leon" Yates, 86, died Sunday, Aug. 20 2006 in Lovell at the New Horizons Care Center, the place he called home for the past several years.
Leon was born April 5, 1920, the first child of Hubert (Shorty) and Dillie Mae Yates. Dillie Mae died when Leon was 13-years-old. His Dad remarried about a year later and Osie Elouise Williams became his stepmother.
Leon married Barbara Hinkel in Oklahoma City on Sept. 15, 1945. Their union was blessed with three children. Barbara preceded him in death on April 25, 1988.
Leon was baptized into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on June 23, 1960.
He is survived by two sons, Randy (Vi) of Powell and Larry of Rock Springs and one dughter, Pat (George ) Sullivan of Rock Springs, five grandchildren, Tyna (Ed) Thorburn, Tonja Gilmore (Morgan), Trudi (Sean) Wagner, Jennifer (Ross) Hildebrandt and Jessie Yates. Also seven great-grandchildren, Conner and Zane Wagner, Travis Gilmore, Tracy and Vernon Thorburn and Thad and Eli Hildebrant.
Leon is also survived by two sisters, Marie Smith of Ohio and Joy Cottrell of Rising Star, Texas.
He was preceded in death by his wife, parents, stepmother, two brothers, two sisters and one granddaughter.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday (today), Aug. 24, 2006, in the Byron LDS Chapel. Thompson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
GRAVE LOCATION - Block K Lot 2 Grave 6
Barbara Hinkel Yates
Born 20 Jan 1930, Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming
Parents Harold E. Hinkel & Lillian Brinkerhoff
Md V. Leon Yates, 15 Sep 1945, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma
Died 25 Apr 1988, Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming
Buried 28 Apr 1988, ThursdayBarbara Yates
Barbara Yates, 58, died Monday afternoon, April 25, 1988 in the New Horizons Care Center in Lovell of natural causes.
She was born January 20, 1930 in Lovell, Wyo., the daughter of Harold E. and Lillian Brinkerhoff Hinkel. She grew up in Lovell and attended the Lovell schools. She married V. Leon Yates September 15, 1945 in Oklahoma City, Okla.
They made their home in Byron after their marriage. She was well known for her knitting, crocheting and quilting and loved being with her famiy and friends. She was very interestd in genalogy work.
Survivors include her husband, V. Leon Yates of Byron; her mother of Lovell; two sons, Randy L. Yates of Worland, Wyo. and Larry R. Yates of Groton, Conn.; and one daughter , Patricia A. Gilmore of Powell, Wyo.; one brother, Robert H. Hinkel of Idaho Falls, Idaho; two sisters, Phyllis Borders of Powell, Wyo. and Helen Watson of Salem, Ore.; her maternal grandmother, Vera Brinkerhoff of Lovell; and four grandchildren. She was preseded in death by her father, one grandchild and two sisters.
Fueral services will be Thursday, April 2, 1988 at 2 p.m. in the Byron LDS Chapel with Bishop Dick Jensen officiating. Burial wll be in the Byron Cemetery with Haskell Funeral Home of Lovell in charge of arrangements.