GRAVE LOCATION - Block L Lot 9 Grave 5
On the same stone as Elizabeth B. Henry Powelson
STONE SAYS Elizabeth B. Henry Powelson 13 July 1915, married 1 Mar 1938, sealed 12 July 1946, Our Children, Douglas Henry, Colleen RuthClifford Powelson
Born 29 Feb 1912, Byron, Big Horn, Wyoming
Son of Ellis Powelson & Ruth Alexander
Md Elizabeth Barbara Henry, 1 Mar 1938, Hot Springs, Fall River, South Dakota
Died 23 Jul 1999, Cody, Park, Wyoming
Buried 26 July 1999, Monday
****************************Clifford Powelson
Feb. 29, 1912 -- July 23, 1999
Funeral services were held for Clifford Powelson on Monday, July 26, 1999, at the Byron LDS Chapel, with burial following in the Byron Cemetery.
Clifford, 87, of Byron, died in Cody on Friday, July 23, 1999, of heart problems.
He was born on February 29, 1912, in Byron, the son of Big Horn Basin pioneers Ellis and Ruth Powelson. he married Elizabeth Henry on March 1, 1938, in Hot Springs, S.D. Later they were sealed in the Manti, Utah Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In their early married life they lived in South Dakota, Nebraska and Montana, but Wyoming was the only place Cliff really wanted to be.
Cliff's early working years were spent shearing sheep, then working in the oil drilling business for nine years and in oil production for Marathon Oil for 35 years, retiring in 1978.
He served as bishop of the Byron Ward for nearly eight years, and another eight years on the high council, in addition to other church callings, which brought joy to him as well as those he served. In 1981, he and his dear wife Elizabeth fulfilled a full-time mission in Hawaii.
Cliff was a cemetery board member for many years as well as a Silver-haired Legislator for two sessions.
For many years Cliff and Elizabeth spent their winters in Provo, St. George, Utah or Houston, Texas, with family members. They loved to travel throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico. Every day they enjoyed a little trip somewhere in the Big Horn Basin.
He pioneered and cleared 70 acres of land, which was a grove of trees, rocks, sagebrush and cactus. He enjoyed his farm and raising cattle. He found pleasure teaching his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. They loved his stories and being around him.
Mr. Powelson is survived by his wife, Elizabeth; his children, Douglas Henry (Shawna) Powelson, Collen Ruth (Clark) Throstenson, both of Provo, Utah; 13 grandchidlren; ;18 geat-grandchildren; sisters, Stella Wignall of Provo, Clara Smith of Orem, Gladys (James) Rickard of Provo, Vera Poe of Lovell, Doris (Ray) Sonners of Lovell; sister-in-law, Kathryn (Emil )Sheets of Casper.
He is preceded in death by his parents; one grandchild; one brother, Bertrand Powelson; one sister, Edith Lynn; and five brothers-in-law.
(taken from the Lovell Chronicle 29 July 1999 page 2)
GRAVE LOCATION: Block L Lot 9 Grave 8
Elizabeth Barbara Henry Powelson
Born 13 July 1915 Harrison, Sioux, Nebraska
Parents Elnora Helen O'Connell & John Peter Henry
Married Clifford Powelson, 1 Mar 1938, Hot Springs, Fall River, South Dakota
Died 26 Jan 2012 Orem, Utah
Buried 7 Feb 2012 TuesdayElizabeth Barbara Henry Powelson
July 13, 1915 - Jan. 26, 2012
Elizabeth Barbara Henry Powelson died on Jan. 26, 2012, in Orem, Utah. The last few weeks she fought a courageous battle for life, but was happy to move on to her eternal reward.
Elizabeth was a loving and devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great- grandmother and friend. Her many acts of quiet kindness and service will long be remembered by all who knew and loved her. She made everyone feel important as she brightened their days and lives.
Making friends was easy for her and she had many, but being a friend was more important to her and she certainly knew how to be a friend. She treasured the closeness of her entire family and enjoyed their many gatherings and activities. She was always appreciative of all their love, concern and kindness toward her, especially during the waning days and years of her life.
Elizabeth was born in the small prairie town of Harrison, Neb., on July 13, 1915, to John Peter Henry and Elnora Helen O’Connell Henry. She grew to adulthood along with her sister, Kathryn Ann Henry (Sheets), on the large Henry Ranch, which was 21 miles north of the town of Harrison. Her parents were extremely hard-working people and were able to turn the plains into a very productive and profitable ranch operation. She was educated in a small one-room schoolhouse heated only by a large pot-bellied stove. There were eight to 10 children from the surrounding ranches who attended the school from first through eighth grades.
Her high school years were spent in Harrison, where she lived with relatives. After high school she attended a business college in Denver. Her family and local ranchers attended a Catholic church, which sat on a knoll about three miles from their ranch and was easily recognized for miles around. They contributed generously to help build the church. Through coal oil lamps, wood-burning stoves, horses and buggies, raging winter blizzards, summer lightning, dust storms and rattlesnakes, the family thrived on love, ambition and a great desire to improve their lot in life. She descended from pioneering people who came to America primarily from Germany and Ireland. They knew the inherent values of hard work, honesty, fair play and faith in God. Elizabeth passed these traits on to her posterity, for which they are eternally grateful.
Her life changed dramatically when she met Clifford Powelson from Byron. He was a young, handsome oil field worker who was working in the oil fields of eastern Wyoming at the time. They met at a dance in Lusk and it was love at first sight. It wasn’t long before they married on March 1, 1938, in Hot Springs, S. D. Just before they married her father suddenly died and about a year and a half later her mother passed away. For the first few years of their married life they lived in Wyoming, Nebraska, Montana, and North and South Dakota, where her husband continued to work in the oil fields. Eventually they moved back to her husband’s hometown of Byron, where they were surrounded by loving family, neighbors and friends.
She was immediately absorbed into the friendly little town and soon became a permanent figure. After a few years and with her natural faith, goodness and desire to learn she was gradually taught the gospel and was baptized into the church to which her husband belonged – The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was active in the church throughout her life and held many positions, including seminary teacher, Sunday school teacher, stake Young Women’s presidency, Relief Society presidency, visiting teacher, as well as supporting her husband, Cliff, for eight years while he served as bishop of the Byron Ward.
After Cliff retired they served two missions for the church – one in Hilo, Hawaii and one at the Cody Mural as tour guides in Cody. She also served two stake missions in the Big Horn Stake. They traveled extensively throughout the United States as well as some areas of Canada and Mexico.
They were the parents of two children – Douglas Henry Powelson (Shawna Roberts) of Orem, Utah, and Colleen Ruth Powelson (Clark T. Thorstenson) of Provo, Utah.
Elizabeth’s husband, Cliff, died in Cody on July 23, 1999. Since then she has spent most of her time in Provo and Orem, Utah. Among her greatest joys were the daily visits of her two children and their families and her many friends.
Funeral services will be held at noon on Saturday, Feb. 4, at the Mojave Ward Chapel – 3050 Mojave Lane, Provo, Utah. She will be buried next to her husband, Clifford, after the graveside rites at the city cemetery in Byron on Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2012, at 10 a.m.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.utahvalleyfuneral.com.
GRAVE LOCATION - Block B Lot 14 Grave 10
WAR RECORD
On same stone as Pearl Anderson Ames
STONE SAYS Dad, Our family handyman, craftsman, sportsman, giver and doer, Mom Our pillar of strength, example of love, and Dads helpmate, Pearl Anderson Ames, 21 Jun 1921, married 6 Mar 1940, Our Children, Brenda Kaye, Deana Rae, Rand Alan, Archie RickardBorn 30 Jul 1921, Byron, Big Horn, Wyoming
Son of Archie Johnson Ames & Maria Mae Abraham
Md Pearl Rose Anderson, 8 Mar 1940, Billings, Yellowstone, Montana
Died 8 Feb 1986, Denver, Denver, Colorado
Buried 13 Feb 1986, ThursdayArchie Abraham Ames
Archie Abraham Ames, 64, died Saturday, Feb. 8, 1986, at Presbyterian Hospital in Denver of leukemia.
He was born July 30, 1921, in Byron, the son of Archie Johnson and Maria Mae Abraham Ames. He grew up in Byron and graduated from Byron High School. He married Pearl Rose Anderson March 6, 1940, in Billings. They made their home in Byron, where Archie worked as a foreman for Marathon Oil Co.
He was an active member of the LDS church, he was a member of the Lions Club, the V.F.W., the National Woodcarver's Association and the National Archery Asociation. He loved all sports and enjoyed camping, hunting, and fishing.
He was a past member of the Byron school board and served as a scoutmaster for years. He enjoyed making signs, silver work and chipping arrowheads. He especially loved his family and grandchildren. He was a veteran of World War II and also the Korean Conflict, having served with the U.S. Army.
Survivors include his wife of Byron; his mother, Maria Ames, also of Byron; two sons, Rand A. Ames of Byron and Rick Ames of Denver; two daughters, Brenda Marshall of Aurora, Colo. and Deana Dick of Parker, Colo.; a sister, Reva Staples of Tarkio, Mo.; 12 grandchidren and three great-grandchldren.
Funeral services will be Thursday, Feb. 13, 1986, at 1:30 p.m. in the Lovell Stake center with Bishop Charles Hessenthaler officiating. Burial with military honors will be in the Byron Cemetery. Haskell Funeral Home of Lovell is in charge of arrangements.
GRAVE LOCATION: Block B Lot 14 Grave 11
Pearl Rose Anderson Ames
Birth: 21 June 1921, Byron, Big Horn County, Wyoming, USA
Daughter of Helen Thorn and Carl Anderson
Married: Archie Abraham Ames, 6 Mar 1940, Billings, Yellowstone, Montana
Death: 30 June 2012, Parker, Douglas County, Colorado, USA
Buried 5 July 2012 FridayPearl Ames Pearl Rose Ames, 91, died on June 30, 2012, surrounded by her four children at the home of her daughter in Parker, Colo. Pearl was born June 21, 1921 in Byron, the daughter of Carl and Helen (Thorn) Anderson. She lived all of her life in Byron, with the exception of two years, where she lived on a ranch her parents owned in Cody. Pearl graduated from Byron High School in 1939. The following spring, on March 6, 1940, she married her childhood sweetheart Archie A. Ames. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. After her first daughter, Brenda Kaye was born, their lives were interrupted by World War II, when Archie went off to war. During part of this time, Pearl and her daughter lived in Tacoma, Wash., where she worked in a factory. Upon Archie's return from the war, they moved back to Byron. Their second daughter Deana Rae was born. Two years later, their lives were once again interrupted by a call to duty when Archie left to serve in the Korean conflict. During this time, Pearl worked as a secretary for the school district. Pearl was a patriot who loved God, family and country. She taught her children how to appropriately honor and show respect for the flag and those who sacrificed to preserve our liberties. With the wars finally behind them, Pearl was blessed with two more children, sons Rand Alan and Archie Rickard. She devoted her time to being a stay-at-home mom of four children. While her children were in school, she was Byron's Avon Lady. One of Pearl's many loves was dancing, which she and her husband did exceptionally well. She loved to sing and play the piano. She was a very active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she sang for many years in her church choir and held many teaching and leadership positions in her Ward and Stake. Pearl was very creative with her sewing. She loved to quilt, arrange flowers and decorated for many events held in her community. Her calligraphy caught the eye of many as elegance guided her hand, she filled out documents, certificates and letters for the school district and different organizations in her church. Pearl was an excellent archer and an avid sports fan. She played first base on the women's softball teams for her church and town. She never missed a boys high school football game or boys or girls basketball games and track meets. If it was a sporting event, she was there. She loved the outdoors and she could always be found hunting, fishing and camping in the mountains with her family. She directed many plays, and created costumes for them. She wrote poems and prose for many occasions that took place in her community and for many personal requests. She was an excellent cook. The smell of fresh homemade bread, cinnamon rolls and pies delighted everyone who entered her home on Thursdays. Pearl traveled extensively, visiting England, Scotland, Germany, Denmark, Switzerland, Italy, France, Turkey and the Holy Land. She cruised the Mediterranean Sea, took a cruise to Alaska, and rode a camel in Jerusalem. She visited Mexico numerous times, the last time, celebrating her 80th birthday with all the "girls" in the Ames family, in Puerto Vallarta. She toured Canada and the eastern seaboard of the USA. Pearl's greatest joy was her family and being her husband's helpmate. She was filled with compassionate service and charity to others. Pearl's quick wit and continued sense of humor kept everyone smiling and has made the world around her a happy place. She touched the lives of many with her sweet spirit and unconditional love. Pearl is survived by and was the proud mother of four children: Brenda Kay Ames (LeRoy Marshall) of Aurora, Colo., Deana Rae Ames (Jason Rozman) of Parker, Colo., Rand Alan Ames (Shelly) of Powell and Archie Rickard Ames (Janna Thompson) of Loveland, Colo. This special lady's posterity consists of 15 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren (one on the way), one great-great-grandson, her sister, Laura Snell, and a host of nieces and nephews. Pearl was preceded in death by her husband, Archie, her parents, two grandchildren, one brother, three sisters and a son-in-law. Funeral services were held Friday, July 6 at the Byron Ward Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Interment followed at the Byron Cemetery.
GRAVE LOCATION: Block J Lot 2 Grave 4
Robert Calvin Croft
born 19 Jun 1918, Powell, Park, Wyoming
parents Jane LaBelle Sinclair and William Connel Croft
married Evelyn Sessions 2 Nov 1941, Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming
died 22 Nov 2012, Kemmerer, Lincoln, Wyoming
Funeral 25 Nov 2012 in Mountain View, Wyoming
Funeral 28 Nov 2012 in Powell, Wyoming
buried 28 Nov 2012 WednesdayRobert Calvin Croft passed away on November 22, 2012 at Lincoln Memorial Hospital in Kemmerer, Wyoming. Robert was born on June 19, 1918 in Powell, Wyoming to William Connel Croft and Jane LaBelle Sinclair. He married Evelyn Sessions on November 2, 1941 in Lovell, Wyoming. They were later sealed as a family in the Idaho Falls, Idaho LDS temple in July of 1964. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He served as a 4-H leader for nearly 40 years. Robert had a love for horses, camping, fishing, and hunting. He liked sewing and giving away his crafts. Bob loved to train horses and from midlife on he had several pony teams plus several ox teams. He and Evelyn with their children loved to be in all the local parades with their pioneer rigs. Bob loved to do the Santa sleigh rides in the winter for his family and anyone else too. Bob was a friend to all, He met you as a stranger and you left as a friend. Robert is survived by his sons; Robert (Rena) Croft, of Lovell, Wyoming, William (Kathy) Croft, of Riverton, Wyoming. Daughters; Marlene Sorensen of Garland, Utah, Betty Ilg, of Mt. View, Wyoming, and Evelyn (Frank) Barrett of Powell, Wyoming. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Croft and Jane Sinclair, his grandparents, his wife Evelyn, a brother Richard Croft, a son in law, Lynn Sorensen and a grandson, Jeremy Croft.
**************** Robert Calvin Croft, 94 of Powell died in Kemmerer, Wyoming on November 22. Funeral services will be at the LDS church in Mountain View, WY Nov 26 at 11am and in Powell, WY Nov 28 10am.
*****************************Robert C Croft, 94 died November 22. 2012 at the hospital in Kemmerer,Wyoming. He has lived an active happy life until the past few weeks as his body began to “just run out of energy” as he would tell us each time we visited. Bob was born in Powell, Wyoming on June 19, 1918 to William Connel Croft and Jane LaBelle Sinclair. He was the oldest of the two boys. Dick was born in 1923. He attended school in Powell where he graduated and wanted to go to college to become a veterinarian. He was not able to secure funding for college so he took up working for Garland Light and Power as a lineman. Bob was active in FFA and won many trips to Kansas City and Denver with his skills in livestock judging. He loved horses and when he had spare time he and other neighborhood boys would be in the hills riding or hunting. They would catch wild horses in the Pryor Mountains and sell them to the famous writer, journalist and rancher, Caroline Lockhart at Dry Head. Montana. He married Evelyn Sessions of Byron on November 2, 1941 in Lovell, Wyoming. They decided to be farmers and began farming on a rented place just west of Deaver, Wyoming. Robert E was born when they were living near Deaver. After a couple of years living near Bob's folk on rented property they took over the family farm when his folks moved to Oregon. They lived on the Croft homestead farm for most of their married life. Bob moved to Mountain View, Wyoming to live with his daughter Betty following Evelyn's death in 2007. To them were born two sons and three daughters. Robert E. and wife Rena, William A. and wife Kathy, Marlene and late husband Lynn Sorensen, Betty Jane Ilg, Evelyn Gaye and husband Frank Barrett. His five children have brought much joy into his life with 29 grandchildren, 60 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. Dad spent his last years in Mountain View serving others. He and Betty loved to sew items to give away. That made fleece blankets, neonatal hats, stocking caps, and fleece socks. They would give these to total strangers at the quick stop, families in need or local charities. They also collected old or broken sewing machines, fixed them up and gave them to families needing one. The hymn “Have I Done Any Good?” sums up his life the best as us kids saw it!
GRAVE LOCATION: Block J Lot 2 Grave 3
Evelyn Sessions Croft
Born 23 Aug 1921, Byron, Big Horn, Wyoming
Parents Alvin Aytch Sessions and Gladdys Cowley
Married Robert C. Croft, 2 Nov 1941, Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming
Died 11 Feb 2007, Powell, Park, Wyoming
Buried 17 Feb 2007, SaturdayEvelyn S. Croft - February 11, 2007
Funeral services for Evelyn Sessions Croft of Powell will be held Saturday, Feb. 17 at 10 a.m. at the Seventh Street LDS Church.
She died Sunday, Feb. 11 at her Powell home at the age of 85.
She was born Aug. 23, 1921, at Byron, daughter of Alvin Aytch Sessions and Gladdys (Cowley) Sessions. She completed a high school education and married Robert C. Croft in Lovell on Nov. 2, 1941. They lived and farmed at Deaver and Powell.
Evelyn was a member of Star Community Club and Powell Valley Riding Club, as well as the LDS Church. She devoted herself to her family and enjoyed gardening and working outdoors with her husband, Bob.
Survivors include her husband, Robert C. Croft of Powell; two sons, Bob Croft (Rena) of Lovell and Bill Croft (Kathy) of Riverton; three daughters, Marlene (Lynn) Sorensen of Garland, Utah, Betty Ilg of Mountain View and Gaye (Frank) Barrett of Powell; four sisters, Jennie Nash of Byron, Lavon Castro and Leona Foulk, both of Greybull and Wilma (Mike) Haratyk of Boise, Idaho; a sister-in-law Velma Sessions of Clarkston, Wash.; 28 grandchildren and 60 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Howard; and a grandson.
Bishop Dennis Schiermeister will officiate at Saturday services. Burial will be in the Byron Cemetery, with arrangements by Thompson Funeral Home. Viewing will be at 9 a.m. ahead of services.
GRAVE LOCATION - Block C Lot 8 Grave 15
STONE SAYS Father, age 72 yrs, 5 mo, 6 das, Our loved One
John Cozzens
Born 7 May 1833, Pembrokeshire, South Wales
Parents James Cozzens & Diana Thomas
Md Martha Cozzens 5 July 1856, crossing the plains (div)
Md Emily Almira Merrill, 5 Jul 1870, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah
Md Sarah Jane Perkins, 5 Jul 1870, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah
Died 13 Oct 1905, Byron, Big Horn, Wyoming
Buried 15 Oct 1905John Cozzens
1833-1905
John Cozzens was born 17 May 1833 in High Cross, Freystrop, Pembroke, Wales to James Cozzens & Diana Thomas. John was the oldest child in a family of 7 children. At an early age John went to work in the coal mines to help support his family. When John was 12 years old his father and brother were killed in a mining accident. John joined the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints just before his 23 birthday in Feb 1856. He came to America with his cousin Martha who had also joined the church. They crossed the plains in a handcart company made up of mostly Welsh speaking people. John married his cousin Martha Cozzens on 5 July 1856 on the journey across the plains. As they crossed the plains food ran short and was rationed Martha became ill and was unable to walk, John pulled her many weary miles across the plains. Upon reaching the Salt Lake Valley, John and Martha first settled in Davis Coutny, Utah, next Hyrum, Cache Valley, Utah where they lived untill 1863. They were called by Brigham Young to help colonize the Bear Lake Valley, John was instrumental in the development of Montpelier, Idaho. After 14 years of marriage John and Martha had been blessed with no children. They divorced in 1870. John entered into the practice of plural marriage and married Emily Almira Merrill and Sarah Jane Perkins. Both reared large families,and both lived to be seventy years of age.
When John was 67 years old he was asked to go help settle the Big Horn Basin in Wyoming. In 1900 the family of Sarah Jane and John came to Byron in 3 stages. Emily and her family stayed in Montpelier, thinking they would come later. During the 5 years which John spent in Byron before his death, John helped build up the town of Byron and he worked on other projects of development in the Big Horn Basin area such as helping to build the Northfork and Yellowstone Park roads and helping build the railroads in the area. The Saints drank the Shoshone River water and some died of typhoid fever as a result. John Cozzens died of typhoid fever on the 13th of October 1905. at the age of 72 years. He died at his home in Byron, Wyoming. His son Luke who was 21 died of typhoid three days later. Two years later his youngest son, Golden, who was ten years old, died of diphtheria.
In speaking of their father, his children remember certain outstanding characteristics about him. He was a very strong man physically. He was a man who never judged others. He was quiet about his religion, but very sincere. He never shouted nor made a fuss or preached on what others should do when he didn't do those things himself. He was trustworthy and very honest. He was always on hand to help others when he thought the need was sincere. He followed his inclinations regardless of what others might say.
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John and Martha Cozzens
Information comes from Emily Almira Rich in the History of Bear Lake Pioneers and has been condensed.
John Cozzens, was born 17 May 1833 at High Cross South Wales, the son of James Cozzens and Diana Thomas. His father worked in the coal mines, where he was accidentally killed at the age of 37. John had very little schooling and went to work in the mines as his father had. At the age of 19 he married his cousin, Martha Cozzens on 5 July 1856 and during the same year, he heard the missionaries and they both accepted the gospel. They left for America from Liverpool on 19 Apr 1856 on the ship Samuel Curling and arrived in Boston 23 June. From here they traveled by rail to Iowa City, made handcarts and arrived in Salt Lake City 2 Oct.
The settled in Hyrum and lived here until the fall of 1863 when they moved to the Bear Lake Valley, spending the winter in Paris under the direction of the Apostle Charles C Rich. John Cozzens with two other men, sawed the first lumber in the valley with a whip saw. It was used in building the meeting house in Paris. They also made seats out of slabs. In the early spring of 1864 he and several others crossed Bear River to the east side of the valley and located on what was then called Clover Creek, later to be called Montpelier. John Cozzens was called to preside over the settlers and was approved by President Rich. Early in the year of 1870, Martha divorced John, moved to Evanston Wyoming, married and lived to be quite old. They did not have any children.
On 5 July 1870 John married Emily Almira Merrill and Sarah Jane Perkins in Salt Lake City.Children of John Cozzens and Emily Almira Merrill
1. Emily Almira Cozzens b-7 May 1871 in Montpelier; d-6 Jan 1954 in Ogden 2. James Dudley Cozzens b-26 Feb 1873 in Montpelier; d-23 June 1901 3. William Ernest Cozzens b-19 June 1876 in Montpelier; d-14 Jan 1938 in Montpelier 4. Lucy Cozzens b-19 Dec 1877 in Montpelier; d-4 May 1879 5. Oren Mose Cozzens b-15 Jan 1881 in Montpelier; d-9 Feb 1968 6. Mark Cozzens b-9 July 1883 in Montpelier; d-13 Apr 1949 in Ogden 7. Earl Lavon Cozzens b-7 Aug 1888 in Montpelier; d-30 Oct 1969 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Children of John Cozzens and Sarah Jane Perkins
1. John William Cozzens b-3 Feb 1873 in Montpelier; d-26 Sep 1916 in Lovel Wyoming 2. Sarah Dianna Cozzens b-24 Feb 1875 in Montpelier; br-26 Apr 1949 3. Matthew Cozzens b-21 Sep 1878 in Montpelier; d-17 Oct 1969 in Powell Wyoming 4. David Richard Cozzens b-25 Aug 1882 in Montpelier; d-12 Aug 1965 in Salt Lake City 5. Luke Cozzens b-6 Feb 1884 in Montpelier; d-16 Oct 1906 6. Joseph Francis Cozzens b-22 May 1886 in Montpelier; d-26 Feb 1964 in Powell Wyoming 7. Paul Cozzens b-19 Nov 1888 in Montpelier; d-19 Oct 1960 8. Milton Jesse Cozzen b-3 Apr 1891 in Fairview Wyoming; d-22 Jan 1923 9. Martha Lepries Cozzens b-12 July 1894 in Montpelier; d-21 Oct 1955 9. Golden Cozzens b-24 July 1896 in Montpelier; d-19 Apr 1907 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
In the early days John did freighting from Montpelier to Evanston and other forts. He owned a large hand coffee mill and this was used to grind grain for the colony before grist mills were built. For several winters he carried the United States mail from Montpelier to Soda Springs. It was under his presidency that the town of Montpelier was laid out, ditches made, fields fenced and cultivated, roads and bridges built. He operated the first ferry across Bear River between Montpelier and Paris and through his influence the Montpelier Co-op Store was organized. With Joseph M Phelps they graded contract work between Montpelier and Soda Springs for the Oregon Short Line Railroad.
In 1890 John was arrested for living in plural marriage and served six months in the Boise penitentiary with a fine of $300. On his return home in May 1890 he and Sarah Jane and family moved to Big Horn Wyoming. In early September 1905 he was stricken with typhoid fever and died 13 Oct 1905. He son Luke died the same night. Emily died 2 Aug 1923 in Montpelier and Sarah Jane died 10 Feb 1925 in Billings Montana.
GRAVE LOCATION - Block C Lot 8 Grave 14
STONE SAYS Mother
Sarah Jane Perkins Cozzens
Born 7 Aug 1854, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah
Parents William Louis Perkins & Sarah Jane Richards
Md John Cozzens, 5 Jul 1870, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah
Died 10 Feb 1925, Billings, Yellowstone, Montana
Buried 13 Feb 1925Sarah Jane Perkins was born the 27th of August, 1854 and when she was a young girl she moved with her parents to Montpelier, Idaho. She was the oldest of a family of ten children. Her mother, Sarah Jane Richards, had imigrated to America from Wales in 1851 under very difficult, harsh circumstances. Sarah Jane was a hard worker. She had a happy disposition and she loved to raise plants and flowers. She loved to sing. She loved to recite poetry and she wrote poetry. She had a good sense of humor. She was a Relief Society President and loved to serve others. She had 10 children.
GRAVE LOCATION - Block D Lot 14 Grave 12
Haskells Funeral Home marker
Raphael Andrew Anderson
Born 15 Sep 1881, Brighton, Salt Lake, Utah
Parents Gustave Anderson & Mary Larson Price
Md 1) Janie Marie Blakley, 10 Feb 1910 (died 5 Mar 1914)
Md 2) Mrs. Lois Irene Lindsay Bennema, 25 May 1914, Red Lodge, Carson, Montana (died 5 Oct 1947)
Md 3) Mrs. Sarah Ellen Smith Harwood, 12 Nov 1948
Died 11 Sep 1962, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah
Buried 15 SepRaphael Anderson Rites in Byron
Funeral services for Raphael Anderson were held in the Byron chapel Sept. 15th.
Prelude music was by Norma Hessenthaler and remarks were given by Bishop Clifford Powelson. The invocation was offered by Vincent Tanner and "The Lord is my Sheperd" was sung by the Singing Mothers. The obituary was given by Thora Baldwin. The Singing Mothers sang "Besides the Still Waters" and John J. Welch gave the sermon. "Going Home" was sung by Norma Hessenthaler and Naomi Bringss. The benediction was offered by Calvin E. Jones. Norma Hessenthaler played postlude music.
Charles G. Anderson dedicated the grave.
Raphael Andrew Anderson was born Sept. 15, 1881 at Brighton, Utah, the son of Mary Larsen Price and Gustave Anderson.
The family later moved to Clover, Tooele County, Utah, where he attended school and grew to manhood. In 1900 he, in the company of his father and other emigrants, come to the Big Horn Basin. Many hardships were experienced while colonizing this area. He helped build the first school house and church of sawed logs at Cowley and worked on the construction of the Sidon Canal.
On Feb. 10, 1904, he married Janie Marie Blake; she died four years later, Mar. 5, 1914. Nine years later he married Lois Irene Lindsay Bennema May 25, 1923. She had two small daughters, Irene and Anna, by a previous marriage, whom he later adopted.
They made their home in Byron. Feb. 26, 1924 their daughter Florence Mae was born. His second wife passed away Oct. 5, 1947. Nov. 12, 1948 he married Sarah Ellen Smith Harwood, a widow in Salt Lake City, and they made their home there until his death Sept. 15th in the LDS hospital.
He was an active member of the LDS church.
Survivors include his three daughters, Mrs. Harry Thompson and Mrs. Bob Brannigan of Sandy, Utah and Mrs. Anna Smith of Realto, Calif. and three brothers, Charles G. of Garland, Franklin of Cowley and Joseph Jessie of Anaheim, Calif.
GRAVE LOCATION -- Block D Lot 14 Grave 10
Jane Marie Blakey Anderson
Born 30 Jun 1887, Ashley, Uintah, Utah
Parents Richard Blakey & Caroline Gaston
Md Raphael Anderson, 10 Feb 1910
Died 5 Mar 1914
Buried 8 Mar 1914
Heart Condition from early youth. Sickly, died having no children
GRAVE LOCATION - Block D Lot 14 Grave 12
Haskells Funeral Home marker
Raphael Andrew Anderson
Born 15 Sep 1881, Brighton, Salt Lake, Utah
Parents Gustave Anderson & Mary Larson Price
Md 1) Janie Marie Blakley, 10 Feb 1910 (died 5 Mar 1914)
Md 2) Mrs. Lois Irene Lindsay Bennema, 25 May 1914, Red Lodge, Carson, Montana (died 5 Oct 1947)
Md 3) Mrs. Sarah Ellen Smith Harwood, 12 Nov 1948
Died 11 Sep 1962, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah
Buried 15 SepRaphael Anderson Rites in Byron
Funeral services for Raphael Anderson were held in the Byron chapel Sept. 15th.
Prelude music was by Norma Hessenthaler and remarks were given by Bishop Clifford Powelson. The invocation was offered by Vincent Tanner and "The Lord is my Sheperd" was sung by the Singing Mothers. The obituary was given by Thora Baldwin. The Singing Mothers sang "Besides the Still Waters" and John J. Welch gave the sermon. "Going Home" was sung by Norma Hessenthaler and Naomi Bringss. The benediction was offered by Calvin E. Jones. Norma Hessenthaler played postlude music.
Charles G. Anderson dedicated the grave.
Raphael Andrew Anderson was born Sept. 15, 1881 at Brighton, Utah, the son of Mary Larsen Price and Gustave Anderson.
The family later moved to Clover, Tooele County, Utah, where he attended school and grew to manhood. In 1900 he, in the company of his father and other emigrants, come to the Big Horn Basin. Many hardships were experienced while colonizing this area. He helped build the first school house and church of sawed logs at Cowley and worked on the construction of the Sidon Canal.
On Feb. 10, 1904, he married Janie Marie Blake; she died four years later, Mar. 5, 1914. Nine years later he married Lois Irene Lindsay Bennema May 25, 1923. She had two small daughters, Irene and Anna, by a previous marriage, whom he later adopted.
They made their home in Byron. Feb. 26, 1924 their daughter Florence Mae was born. His second wife passed away Oct. 5, 1947. Nov. 12, 1948 he married Sarah Ellen Smith Harwood, a widow in Salt Lake City, and they made their home there until his death Sept. 15th in the LDS hospital.
He was an active member of the LDS church.
Survivors include his three daughters, Mrs. Harry Thompson and Mrs. Bob Brannigan of Sandy, Utah and Mrs. Anna Smith of Realto, Calif. and three brothers, Charles G. of Garland, Franklin of Cowley and Joseph Jessie of Anaheim, Calif.
GRAVE LOCATION - Block D Lot 14 Grave 11
Lois Irene Lindsay Anderson
Born 10 Jun 1894, Bennington, Bear Lake, Idaho
Parents James Harvey Lindsay & Irene Larona Godfrey
Md 1) Walter Benema, 23 Jul 1917, Anaconda, Montana
Md 2) Raphael Anderson,25 May 1923, Red Lodge, Montana
Died 5 Oct 1947, Byron, Big Horn, Wyoming
Buried 7 Oct 1947, Wednesday
BYRON BRIEFS
Funeral services were held in the Byron ward chapel on Wednesday at 2 p.m. for Mrs Ray Anderson, age 53, who passed away at her home Sunday morning following a lingering illness.
Mrs. Lois Irene Lindsay Anderson was the eldest of 11 children and was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James H. Lindsay. She was born June 10, 1894 at Bennington, Idaho and came to the Big Horn basin with her parents when 6 years old in the spring of 1900. She grew to woman hood here and on July 23, 1917 was married to Walter Benema at Anaconda, Mont. Two daughters were born to this union, and a few years later she and her husband separated. On May 25, 1923 she and Raphael Anderson were married at Red Lodge, Mont., and the same year were re-married in the Salt Lake Temple. Another daughter was born to this union.
Mrs. Anderson has lived in Byron all her later life and for the past 20 years has been engaged in genealogy work. Her father preceded her in death last Janurary. Surviving are her husband and Three daughters, Mrs. Irene Betz of Great Falls, Mont., Mrs. Johanna Smith of San Bernardino, Cal., and Mrs. Florence Stapp of Byron. Her mother, Mrs. Irene Godfrey Lee; two brothers, Parley LeRoy and James Williard of Byron; four sisters, Mrs. Florence Wardell of Ogden, Utah; Mrs. Edith Fearn of Randolph, Utah; Mrs. Rachel Herget of Portland, Ore.; and Mrs. Hazel West, Coronado, Cal.
GRAVE LOCATION - Block I Lot 15 Grave 8
STONE SAYS Father
Andrew Dutton Asay
Born 16 Oct 1889, Hatch, Garfield, Utah
Parents Theodore Parmer Asay & Mary P. Dutton
Md Essie Sessions, 18 June 1914, Byron, Big Horn County, Wyoming
Died 9 Jun 1933, Byron, Big Horn, Wyoming
Andrew Asay Dead
Andrew Asay, oldest son of Mrs. Mary Asay, died of cancer of the stomach early Friday morning, June ninth, at Byron Wyoming. His funeral was held in the Byron Ward Chapel under the direction of Bishop Frank Jones, Saturday afternoon. Interment was made in the Byron cemetery.
Andrew Asay was born in 1891 at Hatch, Utah. He came to Wyoming soon after with his parents, three brothers and four sisters and settled at Cowley. He married Essie Sessions to which union three daughters were born. His daughters and wife survive him.
GRAVE LOCATION - Block I Lot 15A Grave 3
On same stone as George B. Burge
Essie Sessions Asay Burge
Born 5 Sep 1895, Woodruff, Rich, Utah
Daughter of Byron Aubray Sessions & Ellen Josephine Cox
Md 1) Andrew Dutton Asay, 18 Jun 1914
Md 2) George Burge, 23 July 1938, Basin, Big Horn, Wyoming
Died 14 May 1962, Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming
Buried ThursdayEssie Burge Illness Victim
Mrs. Essie Sessions Burge, 66, of Byron died in North Big Horn hospital Monday morning.
She was born in Woodruff, Utah, Sept. 5, 1895, and had lived in Byron since she was two. Her parents were Mr. and Mrs. Byron Sessions.
She married George Burge in Basin in July, 1938. She was a member of the LDS church.
She is survived by her widower, two daughters, Mrs. Harry Cook of Lovell and Mrs. George Holcomb, Thermopolis; three brothers, Marvin Sessions, Lovell, Otis Sessions, Byron and Glen of Colorado.
Five sisters; Mrs. Vera Griggs, Mrs. N. S. McKinney, both of Byron, Mrs. Golden Boyce, Bonanza, Mrs. Kenneth Stone, Utah, and Mrs. Lawrence Corbett, Worland; 14 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Byron LDS chapel with Bishop Wayne Lynn officiating. Burial will be in the Byron cemetery with the Haskell funeral home in charge of arrangements.
GRAVE LOCATION - Block G Lot 4 Grave 10
WAR RECORD - WYOMING S1 USNRF WORLD WAR I
Adam Pryde
Born 9 Oct 1889, Walsonberg, Huerfano, Colorado
Parents John Pryde & Janet Young
Md Mrs. Vida Dorothy Madsen Lynch, 29 Jan 1920, Cody, Park, Wyoming
Died 18 Apr 1964, Lovell, Big Horn, WyomingAdam Pryde Funeral Today
Funeral services for Adam Pryde, 74, who died in the North Big Horn hospital Saturday night following a heart attack in his home, will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday.
(Today) in the Byron LDS chapel. Bishop Clifford Powelson will officiate and burial wll be in the Byron cemetery under the direction of Haskell Funeral Home.
A retired employee of Marathon Oil Co., Mr. Pryde was born Oct. 9, 1889 in Walsenburg, Colo., the son of Mr. and Mrs. John Pryde. He was married to Mrs. Vida Madson Lynch Jan. 29, 1920 in Cody. She preceded him in death Sept. 30, 1951. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1918 to 1921. Mr. Pryde was a member of the LDS church.
Surviving are four sons, George, Edward and Wayne, all of Byron and Richard of Lovell; three daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Braugh of Warren, Mich., Mrs. Mary Corbridge of Casper and Mrs. Betty Schock of Mesa, Ariz.; two stepsons, Cletus Lynch of Midland, Tex,. and Thomas Lynch of Byron; two sisters, Mrs. Catherine Neville and Mrs. Janet Heasler of Lovell and 18 grandchildren.
(taken from The Lovell Chronicle April 23, 1964.)
GRAVE LOCATION - Block G Lot 4 Grave 9
Vida Dorothy Madsen Lynch Pryde
Born 27 Aug 1891, Dingle, Bear Lake, Idaho
Parents Neil Madsen & Hannah Rebecca Bake
Md Stanley Thomas Lynch, 3 Oct 1914, Thermopolis, Hot Springs, Wyoming (he died 1918)
Md Adam Pryde, 29 Jan 1920. Cody, Park, Wyoming
Died 27 Sep 1951, Byron, Big Horn, Wyoming
Buried TuesdayFuneral For Mrs. Adam Pryde Tuesday
Funeral services for Mrs. Vida Pryde were held Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. at the Byron LDS chapel. A.J. Ames offered the prayer at the mortuary. The choir sang "I Need Thee Every Hour" and the invocation was given by A. J. Ames. Vern Wilcock sang a solo, "I'm A Pilgrim." The obituary was read by Nellie Vail. Merrill B. Tew sang "The End of a Perfect Day: and the funeral sermon was given by H.D. Wilson with the benediction by E.B. Powelson. Pallbearers were Harry Whitmore, Alma Pryde, Dell Alexander, Keith NeVille, Neil Madsen and Carl Anderson. Ushers were A.C. Vail, Clair Deaton and Cliff Powelson and the grave was dedicated by Walter G. Stevens.
Mrs. Pryde passed away at her home Saturday morning after a lingering illness caused from heart trouble.
Vida Dorothy Madsen was born August 27th, 1891 at Dingle, Idaho, daughter of Neils and Hannah Rebecca Madsen. She spent her early childhood there, and at the age of eight years came with her parents, three brothers and three sisters to the Big Horn basin. They were among the first pioneers to settle in Byron. Vida received her schooling and grew to woman hood here.
When quite young she worked away from home to help with the family finances. On one of these occasions she met Stanley Thomas Lynch, and they were married in October of 1913. He was a widower with three small sons, Dick, James and Stan, whom Vida mothered as her own. To this union were born three chldren, Kathlyn, Cletus and Thomas.
In 1918 during the flu epidemic her husband died, leaving her with the family to care for alone. Thomas was born serveral months after her husband's death. She came back to Byron in 1919 and lived with her parents for a while. She was married to Adam Pryde on Janurary 29th, 1920 at Cody. They established a home in Byron and have raised their family here. Adam and Vida had nine children, bringing their total number to fourteen. One son died in infancy and one son, John met his death in an accident when he was about fourteen years of age.
The children who survive are Kathlyn, Cletus, Thomas, George, Edward, Dorothy, Mary Jean, Betty June, Richard and DeWayne. Vida has experienced much sorrow in her life, having serious illness herself.
Besides her husband and children she leaves to mourn, her passing, one brother, Frank Madsen of Byron and three sisters, Mrs. Sarah Smith of Billings, Mont., Mrs. Hazel Piggott of Blooming, Idaho, and Mrs. Iva Crocker of Sayle, Mont.
GRAVE LOCATION - Block J Lot 2 Grave 2
On the same stone as Velma H. Sessions
STONE SAYS Velma H. Sessions 15 Apr 1928, married 11 June 1946, sealed 3 Apr 1968, Our Children, Susan, Pam, Louise, Nancy, Dianne, Duane, Jerry, Kevin, StevenAlvin Howard Sessions
Born 15 Jun 1928, Byron, Big Horn, Wyoming
Son of Alvin Aytch Sesssions & Gladdys Cowley
Md Velma Hollingsworth Kendall, 11 June 1946, Boise, Ada, Idaho
Died 27 Jun 1998, Clarkston, Asotin, Washington
Buried 6 Jul 1998, MondayAlvin H. Sessions, 70, Potlatch retiree
Alvin Howard Sessions, a retired heavy equipment operator for Potlatch Corp., died of a heart attack Saturday at his Clarkston home. He was 70.
He was born June 15, 1928, to Alvin A. and Gladdys Cowley Sessions at Byron, Wyo. He attended school at Byron.
After his schooling he became a truck driver and also worked at the Ford Garage at Byron.
He married Velma Hollingsworth Kendall June 11, 1946, at Boise.
In 1948 they moved to Ontario, Ore., and he worked at a lumber company. The family moved to Clarkston in October 1955 and he began working for Potlatch. He retired in 1991.
He was a member of IWA Union at Potlatch. He was also a member and elder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ward 1 at Clarkston. He was a collector of unusual artifacts and enjoyed working with wood.
His survivors include his wife at the family home in Clarkston; five daughters, Susan K. Berg of Cottonwood, Nancy Jean Stout and Wanda Louise Ramsey, both of Salt Lake City, and Pamela Marie Hobb and Dianne Velma Ramsey , both of West Jordan, Utah; four sons, Jerry Alan Sessions of Wyoming. Kevin Howard Sessions of Lewiston, Duane Erwin Sessions of Clarkston and Steven James Sessions of Spokane; five sisters, Evelyn Croft of Powell, Wyo. Jennie Nash of Byron, Leona Faulk and Lavon Castro, both of Greybull, Wyo and Wilma Gaye Sessions of Boise; 32 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be today from 4 to 9 p.m. at Clarkston's Merchant Funeral Home.
His funeral will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Ward 1 at Clarkston. Bill D. Osborne will officiate. Burial will be at Byron.
The Famly suggests memorials to the Alvin H. Sessions Memorial Fund in care of Potlatch Federal Credit Union, 3113 Main St., Lewiston 83501
GRAVE LOCATION: Block J Lot 2 Grave 1
Velma Kendall Sessions
Born 15 Apr 1928, Portola, Plumas, California
Daughter of Leda Hollingsworth and Alford Larel Kendall
Married Alvin Howard Sessions, 11 June 1946 in Boise, Ada, Idaho
Died 20 Jan 2013, Lewiston, Nez, Perce, Idaho
Buried 8 June 2013 Saturday crematedVelma Sessions
Posted online: Tuesday, January 22, 2013 12:00 am The Lewiston Tribune.
Mom passed away Jan. 20, 2013. She was born April 15, 1928, to Alford and Leda Kendall in Calpine, Calif. She married Alvin Howard Sessions June 11, 1946, in Boise and later on April 3, 1968, at Salt Lake Temple.
She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Mom collected dolls, loved knitting, taking pictures and camping in the Blue Mountains, riding motorcycles and snowmobiling with Kevin.
She is survived by children Susan Berg (Wayne) and Kevin Sessions (Penny), both of Idaho, Jerry Sessions (Jody) of Wyoming, Nancy Sessions, Louise Ramsey (Barry), Pam Hobb (Dennis), Diane Ramsey (Steve), all of Utah, Duane Sessions and Steve Sessions (Becky), both of Washington; 44 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren; brothers Glenn Kendall (Margaret) of Idaho; two sisters, Lyla Payne of Oregon and Lethann Drinkwine (Ben) of Idaho; three sisters-in-law, Leona Faulk, Levon Castro of Wyoming and WilmaGae Hartyke (Mike) of Idaho. She was preceded in death by her husband; her parents; a sister; and one great-grandson.
A memorial service is at 1 p.m. Friday at the Church of Latter-day Saints, 3810 16th St., Lewiston. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Tri-State Home Health and Hospice in Clarkston. Please sign the guest book online at www.mtviewfuneralhome.com
GRAVE LOCATION - Block B Lot 1 Grave 1
Haskell Funeral Home marker
Fred Clark Hiscox
Born 25 Nov 1901, California
son of Margaret Gable and Fred Clark Hiscox
Md Carolyn Loretta Fuschia, 28 Apr 1927, Pasadena, Los Angeles, California
Died 23 May 1997, Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming
Burial May 1997possible first name Alfred
1940 Census Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
Fred C Hiscox M 37 California meter service inspector/ city dept water and power
wife Carolyne L Hiscox F 32 Colorado s
on Harley B Hiscox M 12 California
daughter Sharon L Hiscox F 5 California1930 Census Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
Fred C Hiscox M 28 California RI CA meter inspector water department
wife Caroline L Hiscox F 23 Colorado vermont vermont
son Harley B Hiscox M 2 California1920 Census Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
Fred Hiscox M 63y Rhode Island
wife Margaret Hiscox F 54y California
son Fred Hiscox M 18y California
dau Elizabeth Hiscox F 19y California
dau L Frieda Hiscox F 13y California
dau Julia Hiscox F 10y California1910 Census San Diego, San Diego, California
Fred Hiscox M 54y Rhode Island
wife Margaret Hiscox F 45y California
dau Alice Hiscox F 12y California
dau Elizabeth Hiscox F 9y California
son Fred Hiscox M 8y California
dau Pricilla Hiscox F 7y California
dau Freda Hiscox F 4y California
dau Julia Hiscox F 1y California
GRAVE LOCATION - Block B Lot 3 Grave 4
Carolyn Loretta Fuschia Hiscox "Carrie" (Fushia) (Fusha)
Born 25 Oct 1906, Denver, Colorado
Daughter of Carrie Bell Slawson & John F. Fuschia
Married Fred Hiscox, 28 Apr 1927, Pasadena, Los Angeles, California (died May 1997)
Died 26 Oct 2002, Powell Nursing Home, Powell, Park, Wyoming
Buried 27 Oct 2002, Sundayparents also listed as Loretta & Jacque Forcier, widow of Alfred Clark Hiscox
two children, Harley & Sharon, son-in-law David Dunkin
moved to Big Horn County, in 1992
lived in Sunol, Cheyenne, Nebraska
Was known as "The Bonnet Lady"
1910 Census Denver, Denver, colorado
John F Fusha M 46y Vermont M1 23 Can French Can french carpenter house
wife Carrie B Fusha F 41y Iowa M1 23 2/2 Illinois New York
son Russell L Fusha M 20y Nebraska conductor street car
dau Carrie L Fusha F 3y Colorado