GRAVE LOCATION - Block L Lot 12 Grave 3
On the same stone as Raymond Jerald Sonners
Stone Says Raymond Jerald Sonners, October 14, 1922, married Apr 7, 1944, sealed Aug 7 1956, Los Angeles Temple, Preach The Gospel All The Days of Your Life, When Necessary Use WordsDoris Powelson Sonners
Born 26 Feb 1924, Byron, Big Horn, Wyoming
Daughter of Ellis & Ruth Alexander Powelson
Married Ray Sonners, 7 Apr 1944, Oakland, Alameda, California
Died 23 May 2001, Las Vegas, Clark, Nevada
Buried 29 May 2001, TuesdayDoris Powelson Sonners
Feb. 26, 1924 -- May 23, 2001
Doris Powelson Sonners died Wednesday, May 23, 2001, from complications due to alzheimer's disease.
Born of a proud pioneer heritage on February 26, 1924, in Byron, Wyo., she exemplified all that was good and noble throughout her life.
She married Raymond Jerald Sonners in Oakland, Calif., on April 7, 1944. This marriage was later solemnized in the Los Angeles Temple. Doris was a dedicated member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and she devoted her life to her family. With enthusiasm and an unmatched commitment, she provided a home where her husband could be successful and her children could floourish. The many accomplishments of their lives stand as a testament to the goodness of her own.
A memorial was held in Alpine, Utah, May 26, which was largely attended by relatives and friends with Pres. Thomas S. Monson presiding. Burial followed on May 29, 2001, at the Byron Cemetery.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ellis and Ruth Powelson; two brothers, Bert and Cliff; two sisters, Edith Lynn and Stella Wignall; and one grandson, Stephen Sonners.
She is survived by her husband , Raymond Jerald Sonners of Las Vegas, Nev.; three sisters, Clara Smith of Denver, Colo., Gladys Rickard of Provo, Utah, and Vera Poe of Lovell; five children, Renee Hart (Michael) of Clovis, Calif., Scott Sonners (Vicki) of Vancouver, Wash., Sandra Rasmussen (Kenn) of Chino Hills, Calif., Debra Stewart (Dean) of Brea, Calif., Miriam Monson (Robert) of Alpine, Utah; 24 grandhcildren; and three great-grandchildren.
(taken from the Lovell Chronicle, June 14, 2001, page 2)
********************************************Doris Sonners
Graveside services for Doris Sonners were held Tues., May 29, 2001, in the Byron Cememtery.
Mrs. Sonners died May 23, 2001, in Las Vegas, Nev.We were sad to hear of the death of Doris Powelson Sonners. All four of her daughters came for the graveside services that were held May 29. Gladys and Jim Rickard came from Orem, Utah. Doris was a beautiful and charismatic girl and always full of sun. She suffered from Alzheirmer's.
GRAVE LOCATION: Block A Lot 1 Grave8A
She was cremated. Memorial Stone only, stone set in June 2001, not buried in cemetery.
Ashes at Rattlesnake Mountain, Cody, Park, WyomingEllice Elaine Neville Rhoads
Born 6 Sep 1908, Byron, Big Horn, Wyoming
Daughter of Daniel West Neville & Stella Beryl Pearson
Md 1) Harry H. Huntington, 22 Sep 1928, Red Lodge, Carbon, Montana
Md 2) Willard C. Rhoads, 26 June 1935, Cody, Park, Wyoming.
Died 5 June 1988, Missoula, Missoula, MontanaElaine Rhoads died in Missoula
Memorial services will be Saturday, June 11 at 2 p.m. at the Cody Avenue LDS Church in Cody for Elaine Neville Rhoads of Cody, who died Sunday, June 5 at the Missoula, Mont., home of her daughter following a long illness. She was 79.
The wife of former Park County legislator, Willard Rhoads, she was a former Park County Ranch Women of the Year and Miss Wyoming of 1925. Until her retirement in 1973, she worked side by side with her husband on their registered Hereford ranch on the North Fork. In tribute to her dedication to ranch life, the Park County Cowbelles named her Ranch Women of the Year in 1980.
Ellice Elaine Neville was born Sept. 6, 1908, at Byron, the daughter of Stella Beryl Pearson and Daniel West Neville. She attended the University of Wyoming and Normal School in Billings, Mont., and taught school in Meeteetse and Sunlight Basin for several years.
In 1925, she was named Miss Wyoming. She married Willard C. Rhoads on June 26, 1935, in Cody. The young couple set up housekeeping on the ranch on Rattlesnake Creek west of Cody where they lived for 38 years.
She was a member of the LDS Church.
She is survived by her daughter, Joanne (Jody) Anderson of Missoula, Mont.; son Dr. Howard Rhoads of Afton,; two brothers, Dick Neville of Powell and Dan Neville of Utah; two sisters, Rhea Gharrett of Casper and Tomi Pryde of Salt Lake City, Utah; and five grandchildren.
For those who wish, the family suggests memorial gifts to a favor charity or to the Willard and Elaine Rhoads Memorial Scholarship for Graduate Studies in Wyoming Water Research, a scholarship which the family established following Williard Rhoads' death in 1986, Memorials can be sent to the University of Wyoming Foundation, Box 3963, Univ. Stn., Laramie, Wyo. 82701.
(taken from the Powell Tribune)
GRAVE LOCATION - Block G Lot 9 Grave 7
Front of Stone says: Our Mother
Back of Stone says: Children, Don, Nora Lee, SueBernice "Bea" Jones Steck
Born 16 June 1912, Byron, Big Horn, Wyoming
Parents Estella Johnson & Oscar Marshall Jones
Married Burdette Erwin (Bud) Steck , Powell, Park, Wyoming (divorced)
Died 20 June 2001, Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming
Buried 23 June 2001, SaturdayBernice (Bea) Jones Steck
June 16, 1912 -- June 20, 2001
Bernice (Bea) J. Steck went home to her Heavenly Father and family on June 20, 2001, at the age of 89, in Lovell, Wyo.
She was born on June 16, 1912, in Byron to Oscar and Estella Jones. She was the third of nine children. She was raised and attended school in Byron.
She was preceded in death by her parents; six brothers and sisters, Ellen, Loa, Ted, Spud, Marion and Estelle; and two great-grandchildren, Taylor and Lawrence.
Bea married Burdette Erwin (Bud) Steck in Powell and to this union were born three children, Donald, Nora Lee and Sue. As a family they lived in Powell, Garland and Ralston.
In Ralston they built her dream home. She was an active lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many positions. She was also a member of the Ralston Club where she served as president for several years.
Upon Bud's retirement they moved to Palm Desert, Calif., where she became active in golfing. She later moved to Logan, Utah, and worked at Sears for 10 years.
Then she retired and moved to Byron where she built her "beautiful home on the bluff." Wherever Bea settled, she always made her surroundings a virtual Garden of Eden. She had a special talent for making something out of nothing and loved having visitors came and see her creations. She loved to golf, garden, sew, and was extremely artistic and crafty.
Bea loved life and lived it to the fullest. She spent many years cutting hair and giving perms to all her family and friends. She gave hours and hours of service to the residents of the nursing home in Lovell until he arms wouldn't holdup any longer. Thank you, Mother, for loving and serving us for all these years.
She is survived by her three children, Donald of Melbourne, Australia, Nora Lee of Pocatello, Idaho and Sue Abraham of Byron; 20 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; one sister, Zelda of Cody; and one brother, Calvin, from St. George, Utah.
Services were held Saturday, June 23, 2001, at the Byron LDS Church with burial in the Byron Cemetery.
(taken from the Lovell Chronicle, 28 June 2001, page 2)
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Bernice (Bea) Jones Steck ~ June 20
Funeral services were held June 23 at the Byron LDS Church for former Powell resident Bernice (Bea) Jones Steck, who died June 20 in Lovell at the age of 89. She was born June 16, 1912, in Byron to Oscar and Estella Jones, the third of nine children. She was raised in Byron and attended schools there. She married Burdette Erwin (Bud) Steck in Powell, and to this union were born three children: Donald, Nora Lee and Sue. As a family, they lived in Powell, Garland and Ralston. In Ralston, they built her dream home. She was an active and lifelong member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She was also a member of Ralston Club and served as president for several years. When her husband retired, they moved to Palm Desert, Calif., where she became active in golfing. She later moved to Logan, Utah, and worked at Sears for 10 years. Then she retired and moved to Byron. She loved life and lived it to the fullest. She spent many years cutting hair and giving perms to her family and friends. She also gave many hours service to the residents of the nursing home in Lovell. Survivors include her three children, Donald Steck of Melboure, Australia, Nora Lee Gotfredson of Pocatello, Idaho, and Sue Abraham of Byron; 20 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; one sister, Zelda, of Cody; and one brother, Calvin, of St. George, Utah. Burial was in the Byron Cemetery.
(taken from the Powell Tribune)
GRAVE LOCATION - Block A Lot 17 Grave 1b
STONE SAYS: Mother - Grandmother, In Loving Memory
Iris Orinda Bone Bookout
Born 9 Jan 1908, Blackwell, Kay, Oklahoma
Parents Nancy Miller & Maurice Bone
Married Melvin M. Bookout, 26 May 1929, Blackwell, Kay, Oklahoma
Died 20 Nov 2000, Deer Lodge, Powell, Montana
Buried 29 June 2001
CreamationBillings Gazette, November 22, 2000
Obituary: Iris Bookout DEER LODGE – Iris Orinda Bookout joined our Father in Heaven on Nov. 20, 2000. Iris was born Jan. 9, 1908, in Blackwell, Okla., to Nancy Miller-Bone and Maurice Bone. She married Melvin Bookout, May 26, 1929, and they moved to Montana in 1942, where they ranched in the Big Timber area and owned and operated the Calhoun Lane Market in Billings in 1958. Iris enjoyed knitting and crocheting, along with taking drives and spending time with family and grandkids. She is survived by daughter Donna Martin-Cornell of Deer Lodge; son and daughter-in-law Roy and Kathy Bookout of Shepherd; seven grandchildren, Butch Martin and Bob Martin, both of Deer Lodge, Bill Martin of Stevensville, Jerry Cornell of Billings, Roy, Deby and Jess Bookout, all of Billings; 12 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents; husband; and sister Lela Edna Viers. Cremation will be taking place. There will be a memorial service 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 25, at the Jewell Funeral Home in Deer Lodge. Interment will by in Byron, Wyo., in the spring. Loving memories for all that knew Iris. Jewell Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
GRAVE LOCATION - Block K Lot 9 Grave 7
Russell Leroy Byrum
Born 7 Jan 1938, Gary, Lake, Indiana
Son of Leroy Adolphus Byrum & Fanny Lou Wolz
Married 1) Laura Ethel McCown, 4 Mar 1957 (div)
Married 2) Deborah Lynn Condon, 8 Jan 1980, Carson City, Nevada (div)
Married 3) Darilyn Kahili Kunewa, Oct 1987
Died 21 Apr 2001, Sacramento, Sacramento, California (creamated)
Buried 28 July 2001, SaturdayHistory of Russell Leroy Byrum
Russell came into this world Januray 7th, 1938, Saint Mary Mercy Hospital, Gary, Lake county, Indiana, Mother Fanny Lou Wolz, Father Leroy Adolphus Byrum. He went with his Mother to live in Byron, Wyoming for a few years. He was back and forth between Gary and Byron until he started to school and then he stayed in Hobart, Indiana. He would go to Wyoming in the summer to visit his Grandparents Fannie and Louis Wolz. He spent one summer in Yellowstone Park with his Mother. He was a top notch mechanic by the time he was in high school he worked in a garage. He started driving trucks right after he and Laura Ethel McCown were married married March 4th, 1957. To ths union three childen were born, Charles Wayne Byrum, Sherrie Lynn Byrum and Richard Lee Byrum. He left Indiana in the early sixtys and moved to San Jose, California where his Mother was living; and stayed in that vicinity for some time. He worked at G& P Rentals for a while and then bought a truck and started hauling Fruit to the cannerys. This developed into a Trucking Business that he ran out of Milpita,s California. He had five or six trucks on the road long distance hauling as well as between the bay area and Los Angles area. He later cut his trucks to two as truck drivers were not dependable. This was known as Byrum trucking. The union between He and Laura was desolved and he married Deborah Lynn Condon, Janurary 8, 1980 at Carson City, Nevada. At this time he also ran a feed store in Fiddle Town, Ca. hauling his hay and feed to his store as well as on the road for other people. This union was also desolved. In August 1987 he met Darilyn Kahili Kunewa who we affectionantly call Dee. They decided to join their lives together in October that same year.
In 1991 Russell stopped turcking and went in business with Wayne McKinny. It was called High Serria Tranportation and Services. They recycled used oil filters and refurbished containers, Russell took over the business by himself in 1994. He found another partner Joseph Hapiyuk. They incorporated the new business called Green Leaf Recyling Services. Russell invented a hydraulic machine to strip the oil and crush the cans so oil and oil drums could be recyled. This he did until his death on April 21, 2001. His wife Dee works there in the oil and grease to carry on his part of the business.
Russsell had many friends, several have said he took them in when they needed help. He never refused to help anyone. He was generous to a fault sometimes doing without himself to help others. Many times people took him. He told his Mother he could look himself in the mirror because he knew he had done right no matter how they treated him. He was kind and pleasant to everyone. He will be missed on this earth, but we know there are many on the other side that are waiting to greet him.
GRAVE LOCATION - Block E Lot 7 Grave 9
Betty Lou Aronhalt Denny
Born 21 Sep 1920, Gormania, Grant, West Virginia
Parents Harold L. Aronhalt and Ruby B. Orr
Married 2 or 3 times one husband died, one divorced
Married Chester A Kendall, 14 Oct 1940, Wheeling, Ohio county, West Virginia
Married Mr. Denny
Died 28 August 2001, Byron, Big Horn, Wyoming
Buried 7 September 2001, FridayBetty Lou Denny, 80, died at her home in Byron, Wednesday, Aug 29, 2001
Graveside services will be held Friday, Sept. 7, 2001, at 10 a.m. in the Byron Cemetery. Haskell Funeral Home of Lovell has charge of arrangements. (taken from the Lovell Chronicle, 6 Sep 2001, page 2)died of natural causes, Hypertension, congestive heart failure.
GRAVE LOCATION - Block L Lot 8 Grave 1
WAR RECORD Navy
Stone says children Marie, Ron, Connie, Judy, Peggy
Wayne Alexander Jones
Born 6 May 1926, Byron, Big Horn, Wyoming
Son of Phebe Annette Alexander and David Floyd Jones
Married Julia Bernadine Boxrud, 23 Jan 1948, Byron, Big Horn, Wyoming
Died 12 Nov 2001, Powell, Park, Wyoming, USA
Buried 17 Nov 2001, Saturday
Wayne Jones
Wayne Alexander Jones, 75, died Monday, Nov. 12, 2001, at the Powell Hospital.
Funeral services will be Saturday, Nov. 17, 2001, at 11 a.m. at the Byron LDS Chapel. Burial will follow in the Byron Cemetery.
Visitation on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Haskell Funeral Home.
(taken from the Lovell Chronicle, Nov 15, 2001, page 2)Wayne Alexander Jones
May 6, 1926 -- Nov.12, 2001
Wayne Alexander Jones was born to David and Phebe Jones on May 6, 1926, in Byron, Wyo. After receiving his education in Byron, he joined the Navy and served his country proudly.
He returned to Byron and married Bernadine Boxrud. To this union were born five children: Marie, Ron, Connie, Judy and Peggy.
Wayne worked for the Marathon Oil Co. in the Byron fields. He then worked for Poole International Drilling in Saudi Arabia, Algeria, Spain and Ecuador. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved the outdoors.
He loved working in his garden in the summer and spent many ours keeping it weed free and enjoyed canning his crops.
Wayne died from heart complicaitons on November 12, 2001, in Powell, leaving behind children Marie (Lonnie) Bowers of Wendover, Nev., Rion (Cheri) Jones of Brea, Calif., Connie (Patrick) Marchant of Cowley, Judy (Jim) Bane of Moab, Utah, Peggy Jones and companion Don Davis of Tuscon, Ariz.; brother David (Noreen) Jones of Denver, Colo.; sister Elaine Lemoine of Powell; 16 grandchildren; his loving companion Joan Swisher of Powell and extended family. And many more family and friends will deeply miss him.
He was preceded in death by his wife Bernie Jones, his father Dave Jones, his mother Phebe Jones and his great-grandson Dalton Wayne Wood.
Funeral services were held at the Byron LDS Church Saturday, Nov. 17, 2001 at 11 a.m. with burial in the Byron cemetery.Wayne Alexander Jones ~ November 12
Funeral services were conducted Saturday, Nov. 17 at the Byron LDS Church for Wayne Alexander Jones, 75, who died from heart complications Nov. 12 in Powell. He was born May 6, 1926, in Byron. After receiving his education in Byron, he joined the U.S. Navy and served his country proudly. He returned to Byron and married Bernadine Boxrud. To this union were born five children: Marie, Ron, Connie, Judy and Peggy. Mr. Jones worked for Marathon Oil in the Byron fields, then for Poole International Drilling in Saudi Arabia, Algeria, Spain and Ecuador. He was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved the outdoors. He enjoyed working in his garden and spent may hours keeping it weed free, then enjoyed canning the produce. Survivors include his children Marie (Lonnie) Bowers of Wendover, Nev., Ron (Cheri) Jones of Brea, Calif., Connie (Patrick) Marchant of Cowley, Judy (Jim) Bane of Moab, Utah, and Peggy Jones and companion Don Davis of Tucson, Ariz.; brother David (Noreen) Jones of Denver, Colo.; sister Elaine Lemoine of Powell; 16 grandchildren; and his loving companion, Joan Swisher of Powell. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bernie Jones; his father, Dave Jones; his mother, Phebe Jones; and his great-grandson, Dalton Wayne Wood.
(taken from the Powell Tribune)
GRAVE LOCATION - Block J Lot 3 Grave 2
On the same stone as Kay A.
Stone Says Kay A., July 31, 1939, married June 8, 1956
(there is a picture of Salt Lake Temple on the stone)Philip Wells Robertson
Born 8 Sep 1934, Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming
Son of Preston W. Robertson & Jessie Jolley
Married Kay A. Stone, 1956, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah
Died 3 Mar 2002, Flower Mound, Denton, Texas
Buried 9 Mar 2002, SaturdayTaken from the Billings Gazette, March 5, 2002
The Honorable Philip Wells Robertson
FLOWER MOUND, Texas - The Honorable Philip Wells Robertson, 67, was born on Sept. 8, 1934, to Preson W. and Jessie J. Robertson in Lovell, Wyo. He graduated from Lovell High School, attended Utah State University and NWCC. In 1956, he married Kay A. Stone in the Salt Lake Temple.
Mr. Robertson earned his BA and MA degrees at the University of Wyoming, and later did post graduate studies at Brigham Young University and U.C. Berkeley. He began his teaching career at Star Valley High School in Afton, Wyo. In 1963, he moved his family to Cody, Wyo., where he taught until his retirement in 1990. Along with his teaching career, he founded and directed Park County Youth Services. During his tenure as teacher and counselor, he was elected to the Wyoming House of Representatives, where he served with distinction for three consecutive terms. During these busy years, he enjoyed active participation in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He provided extensive community service especially among the youth.
His greatest joys of life were his role as husband, father and grandfather; working in his beautiful flower and vegetable gardens; restoring the "Big White House" on the South Fork Road; refinishing antique furniture; and extensive travels to Europe, Mexico, and throughout the United States, the land he loved above all. After raising their large family, Phil and Kay remodeled their family home into the Buffalo Bill Cody House Bed and Breakfast, which they operated for three years until declining health forced him into another retirement. Phil and Kay relocated to a beautiful and comfortable home in Powell, Wyo. Shortly thereafter, a lifetime dream was realized when Phil and Kay spent a year in the People's Republic of China, where they taught English and American culture at Ocean University of Qingdao, through the Brigham Young University China Teachers Program. In September 2000, Phil and Kay moved to Flower Mound.
He passed away of cancer on March 3, 2002, at his home, surrounded by loving family members.
Phil is survived by his wife Kay; his children Tamara Petersen (Sid); Robin Radle (John); Jacques; Rachel Wong (Reuben); John; Heather; Sara Kreimeier; and Joshua. Grandchildren: William and Elizabeth; Betsy, Thomas, and Alex; Philip Wells Robertson III; Marissa, Ryan, Korey, and Kasey; and Nicholas. He is also survived by his sister, Dixie Moody (Ron); brothers Jeff (Annie); Rick (Bernie); Lance (Desiree); and Bruce (Sherry); and a host of friends and relatives throughout the world.
Funeral services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, March 9, at the LDS Church in Cody, 1407 Hart Mtn Street. Interment will follow at the Byron Cemetery; Byron, Wyo. Ballard Funeral Home of Cody is in charge.
GRAVE LOCATION - Block I Lot 2 Grave 4
Kenneth George Marshall
Born 5 Aug 1945, Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming
Son of Floyd M. & Ruth Vannice Marshall
Married
Died 11 May 2002, Aurora, Adams, Colorado
Funeral 16 May 2002, Aurora, Adams, Colorado
Buried 18 May 2002, SaturdayKenneth George Marshall
Aug. 5, 1945 -- May 11, 2002
Kenneth George Marshall, 56, formerly of Byron, Wyo., died Saturday, May 11, 2002, at Life Care Center of Aurora, Colo. He was born August 5, 1945, in Lovell, the son of Floyd M. and Ruth Marshall. He is survived by his son Darin and wife Carrie and their dog Tazee; a brother Roy and wife Brenda; his niece Amee and husband John; nephew Lance and wife Laura; three great-nieces; one great-nephew; and several cousins.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 16, 2002, at 4 p.m. in Aurora. Additional services will be held Saturday, May 18, 2002, at 10 a.m. in the Lovell LDS Stake Center. Burial will be in the Byron Cemetery. Haskell Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.
(taken from the Lovel Chronicle)
GRAVE LOCATION - Block J Lot 16 Grave 1
WAR RECORD: US ARMY KOREA
Stone says: CPL US ARMY KOREA
Richard Wesley Sessions
Born 8 Mar 1933, Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming
Son of Thurman & Ethel May Ross Sessions
Married Arlene Keller, 6 Sep 1953, Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming (divorced?)
Died 2 May 2002, Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming
Buried 7 May 2002, TuesdayRichard Wesley Sessions
March 8, 1933 -- May 2, 2002
Richard Wesley Sessions, 69, died at his home in Lovell, May 2, 2002, after a long illness.
He was born March 8, 1933, the son of Thurman and Ethel (Ross) Sessions. At the age of 16, he joined the U.S. Army National Guard and served in the Korean War. After returning from war, he completed high school and received his diploma.
Richard married Arlene Keller on September 6, 1953, in Lovell. In 1955, they moved to Browning, Mont., until 1964 when they returned to Lovell. He was a manager-owner of the Montgomery Ward store for eight years, and then employed by American Colloid. After semi-retirement, he drove school bus and was in charge of the bus barn for the Lovell school district.
Survivors include his sons, Steven (Sandy) of Mountain Home, Idaho; Michael (Cindy) of Coeur d’ Alene, Idaho; Chad of Empire, Colo.; his parents, Thurman and Ethel Sessions; his sister, LaVerne (Bill) Thatch of Lovell; brothers, Allen (Penny) of Lovell; Stanley (Lana) of Nampa, Idaho; Michael (Judy) of Colstrip, Mont.; two grandchildren, Colleen and Coleton of Mountain Home, Idaho; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held May 7, 2002, at Haskell Funeral Home conducted by Bishop Brent Moncur. Interment was at Byron Cemetery with military rights.
GRAVE LOCATION - Block E Lot 3 Grave 4
Gary Abraham Stevens
Born19 Jan 1934, Byron, Big Horn, Wyoming
Son of Walter G. Stevens and Catherine Grace Abraham
Married Kathleen Croft, 9 May 1953, Byron, Big Horn, Wyoming
Died 15 May 2002, Provo, Provo, Utah
Buried 20 May 2002, MondayGary Abraham Stevens
Jan. 19, 1934 -- May 15, 2002
Following an extended battle with cancer, Gary Abraham Stevens, 68, died Wednesday, May 15, 2002, at the Utah Valley Regional medical Center in Provo, Utah, surrounded by his loved ones.
Gary was born January 19, 1934, in Byron. He was the youngest of five children born to Walter G. Stevens and Catherine Grace Abraham. He was raised on the family dairy farm where he learned by working alongside his father. He attended Byron schools and graduated from Byron High School in 1952.
He attended the University of Wyoming in Laramie for one year. One May 9, 1953, he was married to his sweetheart, Kathleen Croft, by his father, Bishop Walter G. Stevens in Byron. They were later sealed for Time and All Eternity in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple on June 29, 1956. They made thier home on the farm in Byron where they built a home and then expanded as their family grew. In 1994, Gary retired from farming and he and Kay moved to Provo, Utah.
Gary loved farm life and was an example of hard work and ingenuity. In 1980 he built a new barn incorporating many energy-saving and automation features. He was always looking for a way to do things better and enjoyed working with people. He was a wonderful father and it was there on the farm that he taught his children the important lessons of life. He spent his life in the service of his family and his fellow man.
He was active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in the bishopric of the Byron Ward, on the Big Horn Stake High Council, as a temple worker in the Provo, LDS Temple and in various other callings in the church. He was a friend to everyone and he could visit with anyone and establish commn ties and a bond of friendship in a very short time. He had a special place in his heart for those with troubles and was kind and generous especially to those in need.
He is survived by his wife; two sons and five daughters, Anthony Croft (Mary) Stevens of Brush, Colo.; Christopher Croft (Jana) Stevens of Byron, Patti Jean (Rayde) Mortensen of Pingree, Idaho, Kary Gae (Max) Lewis of Richfield, Ohio, Stacey (Jeffrey) Burkinshaw of Bartlesville, Okla., Lori (Balt) Jacobson of Springville, Utah; Julie Ann (Ryan) Vaclaw of Bartlesville, Okla.; 42 grandchildren including eight returned missionaries and two currently serving in the mission field; seven great-grandchildren; a sister, MarJeanne (Linne) Olson of Rawlins, Wyo.; two sisters-in-law, Helen Michaelson Stevens of Afton, and Jean Anne Wilkie Stevens of Denver, Colo.
He was preceded in death by his son, Scott Croft Stevens; his parents, and his brothers, John Abraham Stevens, Walter Abraham Stevens and George Elmer Stevens.
Funeral services were held Monday, May 20, 2002, in the Byron Ward Chapel of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Interment was in the Byron Cemetery.
Haskell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Taken from the Lovell Chronicle, 23 May 2002
GRAVE LOCATION: Block C Lot 9 Grave 24
WAR RECORD: US NAVY WORLD WAR II 27 Jan 1943 to 5 Apr 1946
Harold Williams Wirth
Born 30 Apr 1923, Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming
Son of George Ernest Wirth & Martha Jeanette Williams
Died 7 Sep 2002, Sheridan, Sheridan, Wyoming
Buried 12 Sep 2002, ThursdayHarold Williams Wirth
Harold Williams Wirth, 79, died Saturday, Sept. 7, 2002, at the V.A. Hospital Center in Sheridan.
Graveside services will be held Thursday, Sept. 12, 2002, in the Byron Cemetery at 10 a.m.
Haskell Funeral Home of Lovell has charge of arrangements.
taken from the Lovell Chronicle, Sept. 12, 2002, page 2
*************Harold Williams Wirth
30 Apr 1923 - 7 Sep 2002
Harold Williams Wirth, 79 died Saturday, Sept. 7, 2002 at the V.A. Hospital Center in Sheridan, Wyoming.
He was born 30 Apr 1923 in Lovell, Wyoming to Martha J Williams and George E Wirth.
Harold enlisted in the Navy during WWII and served on the USS Enterprise, an aircraft carrier. He served in the Navy for about 6 years.
He went to College in Laramie and became a bookkeeper for Cody Lumber.
He lived in the VA Center in Buffalo before moving to the VA Medical Center in Sheridan.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers James F. and Dale S. and sister Barbara L Stanley.
Survivors include his twin brother Ron of Byron, his brother Evan of Minneapolis, two sister-in-laws Margaret Wirth of Powell, and Mrs. Dale Wirth of Powell
Graveside services will be held Thursday, Sept. 12, 2002, in the Byron Cemetery at 10 a.m. Haskell Funeral Home of Lovell has charge of arrangements.
GRAVE LOCATION: Block I Lot 4 Grave 2
marker by Dahl Funeral Chapel
Matthew David Foster
infant son of Shane Foster & ???? Scheeler
born 2003 Billings, Yellowstone, Montana
stillborn crematedrecieved call about his death 18 Jan 2003
planned on burying cremains 8 Feb 2003
GRAVE LOCATION: Section J, Lot 11, Grave 2
War Record: US Navy Korean War
Stone Says married May 30, 1971
Clifford Williams Snell
Born 16 Sep 1928, Byron, Big Horn, Wyoming
Parents LeRoy Snell & Bessie Williams
Md 1) ? , June 1958, Moab, Grand, Utah
Md 2) Mrs. Gayla Hodson Kelsey, 30 May 1971, Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming
Died 17 Jul 2003, Corvallis, Benton, Oregon
buried 23 Jul 2003Clifford Williams Snell
Sept. 16, 1928 -- July 17, 2003
Clifford Williams Snell died July 17, 2003, in Corvallis, Ore.
He was born on Sept. 16, 1928 in Byron, the son of LeRoy and Bessie Snell. He was raised in Byron graduated from Byron High School. He was active in all sports during his four years at Byron High School.
He joined the United States Navy in 1948. He served in the Korean War until 1952. After completing his military service, he attended Northwest Community College and the University of Wyoming. Cliff went on to work for Oil Well Supply, living in Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, New Mexico, California and Oregon.
Cliff worked many years on the oil rigs until he had a serious accident on an oil rig in California. He spent many months recovering from this accident. He returned to Byron to complete his recovery. Cliff worked for Georgia-Pacific for 23 years in Lovell, retiring in 1990. After retirng , he moved to Corvallis, Ore. He then worked for Oak Vale Apartments for eight years. He was living in Corvallis at the time of his death.
Cliff was previously married in June 1958 in Moab, Utah. He had two daughters, Cathy and Michelle, and one son, Tommy. Cliff married Gayla Hodson Kelsey in May 1971 in Lovell. This marriage was later solemnized in the Portland, Oregon LDS Temple. He has a step-daughter, Lola Kelsey Milburn and a stepson, Gordon Kelsey. He was considered "Dad" to both Lola and Gordon for 32 years.
Cliff was a member of the VFW for many years. He enjoyed bowling and belonged to a bowling league for several years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, working on his computer and wood working. He loved his family very much and spent a lot of time with each one in many individual ways. He was a wonderful husband, father, brother, grandfather, and great-grandfather.
Cliff is survived by his wife, Gayla Snell; step-daughter, Lola Kelsey Milburn of Cathedral City, Calif.; stepson, Gordon Kelsey of Corvallis, Ore.; five grandchildren, Jason Milburn of Lander, Tobey Kay Milburn Garrett of Ione, Ore., Whitney Kelsey, Colton Kelsey and Paige Kelsey of Corvallis; three great-granddaughters, Lauren Garrett, Kaitlin Garrett and Alexis Garrett of Ione; two great-grandsons, Justin Milburn and Jeffrey Milburn of Corvallis; four brothers and one sister, Russ Snell of Powell, Ray Snell of Lovell, Darwin Snell, Roy Snell and Maxine Brinkerhoff, all of Utah.
Cliff was preceded in death by his father, LeRoy Snell; his mother, Bessie Williams Snell; his brothers, Ivan Snell and Hillman Snell; his sisters, Cleo and LaReu; and his grandson Tyler Jae Kelsey.
Clifford Williams Snell will be deeply missed.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 23, 2003, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Lovell. Interment followed in the Byron Cemetery.
Haskell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
GRAVE LOCATION: Section J, Lot 1, Grave 5
WAR RECORD: U.S. Army Vietnam
Marvin Alan Enes
Born 24 Nov 1946, Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming
Parents Kenneth Enes & Elizabeth Nicholson
Md Diane Crocker, 1971
died 22 Sep 2003, Powell, Park, Wyoming
buried 29 Sep 2003, MondayMarvin Alan Enes
Marvin Alan Enes, 56, died unexpectedly at his home in Powell this week.
"Marv" was born Nov. 24, 1946, in Lovell to Kenneth and Elizabeth Enes of Byron. He attended grade school and graduated from high school in Byron where he enjoyed playing sports and excelled in art classes.
After graduation, he attended the University of Wyoming for a year and then enlisted in the U.S. Army. He served as a medic during his active tour of duty in Vietnam. For his service in southeast Asia, he received the Army Commendation Medal and the Combat Medical Badge. He was honorably discharged in 1968.
He married Diane Crocker in 1971. They lived in Lolo, Mont., where he pursued a career as a western artist. The couple had three sons, Seth, Erin and Collin.
Seth and his wife Tricia live in Missoula, Mont. Seth was Marv's favorite hunting and fishing partner, and he was so proud of Seth's career at Sun Mountain Sports.
Erin (wife Chelsea) followed in his father's footsteps and is proudly serving in the U.S. Army. Erin and Chelsea provided Marv with his two-fold pride and joy, grandson Brice and granddaughter Bailey.
Marv and Diane's youngest son Collin amazed his father with his dedication to schooling and is currently a senior at the University of Montana.
Marv moved to Wyoming and began working for Woodcraft LLC of Lovell. He has been employed at Aldrich's Lumber in Powell for the past three years.
He loved the outdoors of Montana and Wyoming, which he included in many of his paintings. He enjoyed spending time with his family and was famous for his barbecued chicken at family dinners.
In addition to his sons, he is survived by his mother, Bettee Enes of Rocky Mountain Manor in Powell; sisters Elaine Wirth (husband Steve) of Wapiti and Alana VanGrinsven (husband Tim) of Powell.
He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth; and sister, Shannon.
Graveside services will be held at the Byron Cemetery Monday, Sept. 29 at 11 a.m.
Miratsky-Easton Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.Taken from the Powell Tribune
GRAVE LOCATION Section L Lot 5 Grave 1
WAR Record US Navy WWII
Stone says Richard "Dick" Havig, "Papa Dick"
Richard (Dick) Alexander Havig
Born 23 Dec 1924, Billings, Yellowstone, Montana
Parents Eiven Havig and Ida Alexander
Married Gene Showalter, 3 Sep 1947
Died 2 Nov 2003, Powell, Park, Wyoming
Buried 5 Nov 2003, WednesdayRichard (Dick) Alexander Havig
December 23, 1924 - November 2, 2003Richard (Dick) Alexander Havig, 78, of Byron and Powell, died peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on Sunday, November 2, 2003, following a brief illness.
Dick was born December 23, 1924, in Billings, to Eiven and Ida (Alexander) Havig. Dick attended high school in Byron, graduating with honors in 1942. Dick attended the University of Wyoming for one year on an academic scholarship. In 1943, he was called to serve his country, and he served in the United States Navy from 1943-1946 during World War II. His tour of duty took him to Sai Pan, the Philippines, and Okinawa.
In February, 1946, he returned to Wyoming and was one of the first students to attend Northwest College in Powell. Dick married Gene Showalter of Lovell on September 3, 1947.
While in the Navy, Dick learned the trade of welding and as the years progressed he built a very successful welding and construction business in the booming oil fields of Wyoming and Montana.
Dick was well known for his welding and oil field fabrication expertise and it brought his family joy to hear how talented he was in his field.
On September 6, 1984, Dick met Murriel Humphries and they spent many wonderful years together. Dick was an avid hunter and fisherman, loved his sports, and had a wonderful sense of humor. His family and friends will always remember him as an adept reader and historian.
Dick is survived by Murriel Jean Humphries of Powell; children, Kandace (Dennis) Kae of Coeur D`Alene, Idaho, Richard (Tracy) Havig of Evanston, Dennis (Deb) Havig of Marietta, Ga., Dee (Julie) Havig of Powell, Debi (Rick) Capps of Mesa, Ariz.; his brother, Ray Havig of Billings; 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, November 5, 2003, at the LDS Church in Byron. Interment followed at the Byron Cemetery.
GRAVE LOCATION: Section L Lot 10 Grave 7
WAR RECORD Air Force Korean War
Edwin Jensen Nicholls
born 21 Nov 1934, Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming
parents Clyde Bernard Nicholls and Edna Jensen Nicholls
died 3 Jan 2003, Sacramento, Sacramento, California, cremated
buried 17 Jul 2003, Byron, WyomingEdwin Jensen Nicholls
Nov. 21, 1934 – Jan. 3, 2003
Edwin Jensen Nicholls died January 3, 2003, in Sacramento, Calif.
He was born November 21, 1934, in Lovell to Clyde Bernard Nicholls and Edna Jensen Nicholls.
He attended first grade in Lovell, second grade in Cowley and after the family moved to Byron he spent the rest of his grade school and high school days in Byron. He graduated from Byron High School with honors. He loved sports and helped to win many football and basketball games.
He joined the Air Force in San Antonio, Texas and served in the Korean War. He graduated from Northwest Community College and then moved to Sacramento to work for Sacramento Municipal Utility Department.
While working there he began taking college courses at night and earned his bachelor's degree.
He followed the practices of his parents and enjoyed yard work. He always raised a small vegetable garden and shared them with his neighbors and friends, and was always ready to give a helping hand.
He was preceded in death by his father and a brother, Duane.
He is survived by his mother, Edna Nichols of Byron; his sister Jannice Simonsen of Sacramento; many nephews and nieces; cousins; and aunts and uncles.
Cremation has taken place. A graveside service will be held at a later date in the Byron Cemetery.
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Thursday, July 24, 2003
Edwin Nicholls graveside services
Graveside services for Edwin Nicholls were held July 17, 2003, at the Byron Cemetery. The grave was dedicated by Max Wardell.
Mr. Nicholls, 68, died Jan. 2, 2003, in Sacramento, Calif.
Surviving Edwin, and attending the services were his mother, Edna Nicholls; his sister, Jannice Simonsen of Sacramento; his niece, Lois Watts, Edna’s great-grandson, Jason Watts, also of California; Ivan and Melba Tippetts of Lovell, Gene and Holly Pruett of Byron, Dave Bassett of Portland, Ore.; Lary and Loa Cozzens of Cowley; and Max and Maralyn Wardell of Powell.
GRAVE LOCATION Block I Lot 4 Grave 2A
marker by Michelotti-Sawyers
Colton Shane Foster
father Shane Foster
born 2003, Billings, Yellowstone, Montana
stillborn cremated
GRAVE LOCATION: Section G, Lot 4, Grave 23a
Alex DeWayne Pryde
Born 8 Feb 1935, Byron, Big Horn, Wyoming
Parents Adam Pryde & Vida Dorthay Madsen
Died 22 Mar 2004, Powell, Park, Wyoming
Buried 26 March 2004 FridayWayne Pryde
LOVELL, Wyo. - Wayne Pryde, 69, died Monday, March 22, 2004, at Powell Valley Nursing Home in Powell.
Cremation has taken place. A graveside memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Friday, March 26, in the Byron Cemetery. Haskell Funeral Home of Lovell is in charge.
Published in the Billings Gazette on 3/25/2004.
GRAVE LOCATION: Block F Lote 6 Grave 1
Annabelle Cozzens
Born 28 Jan 1933, Byron, Big Horn, Wyoming
Parents Solon Wells Cozzens & Bernice Winzenried
Married Leonard Eugene Shoopman about May 1964 (died 1981)
Died 25 May 2004, Cody, Park, Wyoming
Buried 29 May 2004Former Byron mayor remembered
Former Byron mayor dies
Former Byron Mayor Annabelle Cozzens died Tuesday, May 25, 2004, at West Park Long Term Care Center in Cody. Cozzens served as the Byron mayor from 1991 through 1998 and was a council member prior to her service as mayor. Cozzens also served as a member of the North Big Horn Hospital Board, serving from 1995 to earlier this year, when she had to resign due to health reasons. She served on several boards for the elderly, including the White House Conference on Aging in 1995. Cozzens was a certified gerontologist, having a degree in health from the University of Wyoming and two graduate degrees from the University of Utah, one in administration and one in gerontology. Former town employee Ken Goller said Cozzens accomplished quite a few things for the town. He said one of things that most effected him was getting medical/health insurance for town employees. She also worked to have a professional police department, she got the election changed from May to the standard Primary and General elections and was instrumental in changing the street names. She upgrades the parks and provided playground equipment and new restrooms for Jones Memorial Park. "She was dedicated to keeping services affordable for young people just getting started and elderly on fixed income," Goller, a 21-year employee with the town, said. She stated in the past that she served Byron because of a desire to "keep working to make this a great place to live." Byron Town Clerk Patti Tuttle said, "Annabelle was wonderful to work for. It was a privilege to work for her." She added, "The community missed her. She was a good mayor. She really cared about this community." Hollie Jones of Byron Recreation said serving her community was what Cozzens was all about. "She spent most of her life in service, whether at the state level or in town." North Big Horn Hospital Board Chairman Dexter Woodis Jr. said, "She was a great person to serve with. She was always well-informed. The patients’ and residents’ needs were always foremost in her mind when making decision." He added, "The community has suffered a great loss." North Big Horn Hospital Board member Norm Opp said, "She was a pretty involved community member. That was her thing, being involved." He added that Annabelle was a good board member, attending regularly. "She had background in the medical field and that help was invaluable." Hospital administrative assistant and Byron resident Linda NeVille said, "I probably knew her more as a community member. She was a strong supporter of the youth. She helped furnish the little footballs that they threw out at football games. She always let the kids know how proud she was of them." NeVille added, "She was always patient with her health problems. She had a positive attitude." Funeral services for Cozzens will be Saturday, May 29, at 10 a.m. at the Byron LDS Chapel. Interment will follow in the Byron Cemetery. There will be a visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday at Haskell Funeral Home in Lovell.
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28 Jan 1933 - 25 May 2004Former Byron Mayor Annabelle Cozzens, 73, died Tuesday, May 25, 2004, at West Park Long Term Care Center in Cody.
She was born 28 Jan 1933, Byron, Big Horn, Wyoming to Bernice Winzenried & Solon Wells Cozzens. She was the oldest in a family to two children. She grew up in Byron, graduating from Byron High School. In her youth she was her father's helper on the farm, she liked animals especially horses. She liked to barrel race and she was the jockey for her dads race horses for a time.
She went to college in Laramie and was a school teacher in Cowley and Thermopolis.
She married Leonard Eugene Shoopman about May 1964 (he died 1981). They later divorced. They adopted 3 children sister and brother Gerry and Kevin and then LeeAnn.
Later in life she went back to college and got her doctorate degree.
Cozzens was a certified gerontologist, having a degree in health from the University of Wyoming and two graduate degrees from the University of Utah, one in administration and one in gerontology.
She worked for the State as an executive director of Wyoming Tuberculosis Association for a time traveling all over.
She was very community service minded, she served on the Byron Town Council for 2 years before becoming the mayor to the Town of Byron, from 1991 to 1998. She served on the North Big Horn Hospital board from 1999 to 2004. She served on several boards for the elderly, including the White House Conference on Aging in 1995 and American Lung Association of Wyoming.
She is preceded in death by her parents, She is survived by her daughters LeeAnn Cozzens Neville and Gerry and son Kevin Shoopman and her brother Dennis (Laura) Cozzens.
Funeral services for Annabelle Cozzens will be Saturday, May 29, at 10 a.m. at the Byron LDS Chapel. Interment will follow in the Byron Cemetery. There will be a visitation from 6 to 8 p.m. on Friday at Haskell Funeral Home in Lovell.
GRAVE LOCATION: Section I, Lot 1, Grave 6
STONE SAYS: Luther James Harvey, 28 Apr 1924, marriage solomized-Billings, Montana - Nov 8, 2001
Edna Pauline DeGraw Harvey
Born 13 Aug 1921, New Milford, Bergen, New Jersery
Parents Harvey DeGraw & Elizabeth Wilhelmina Glumm
Md 1) Fredrick Irving Brightly, 1936
Md 2) Luther (Pete) Harvey, 1955
Died 1 July 2002, Powell, Park, Wyoming
Buried 23 Jul 2004, cremationEdna DeGraw Harvey
Aug. 13, 1921 -- July 1, 2002Edna Harvey, 80, of Byron, died on Monday, July 1, 2002, in the Powell Hospital.
She was born August 13, 1921, in New Milford, N.J., to Harvey and Elizabeth DeGraw. In 1936 Edna married Fred Brightly and seven children were born to this union. Edna and Fred moved to the Big Horn Basin in 1942. Early days in Wyoming were spent working on the farm, trapping, raising children, tending garden and canning. Edna and Luther (Pete) Harvey were united in 1955. This marriage was solemnized in the Billings, Montana LDS Temple.
Edna and Pete left the Big Horn Basin for eight years before returning in 1963 to be near Julia Harvey following the passing of her husband. Edna has made her residence in Byron since 1965.
She is survived by her husband, Luther (Pete) Harvey; her children, Fred Brightly (Kimberly) of El Paso, Texas, Charles Brightly (Peggy) of Denver, Colo., Leonard Brightly (Norma) of McAllister, Okla., Warren Shidler (Shiela) of Cowley, Elizabeth "Heidi" Brightly of Nedwille, Texas, Dale Harvey (Clyde) of Powell, and Gale Heny (Ken) of Aurora, Colo.; her brothers and sisters, Walter DeGraw of San Bernito, Texas, Aiteson DeGraw of New Milford, N.Y., Burton DeGraw of Bristol, Vermont, Rosemary DeGraw, Fairlene Rabenda of Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Beverly Wholem of Germantown, N.Y., and Isabelle Moskluk of Elizaville, N.Y. She is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her granddaughter, Cheri Rogers; and her brother Harvey DeGraw.
Edna was an avid gardener and loved to give the fruits of her labor to all her neighbors, family, and friends. All that knew her enjoyed her generous heart.
Services were held in the Byron Ward Chapel on Friday, July 5, 2002, at 10:30 a.m. Dishop Denny NeVille officiated.
GRAVE LOCATION: Block I Lot 4 Grave 3
Daniel Jerry Foster
Born 17 Jul 1945, Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming
Parents Vern Charles Foster & Annabelle Denniston
Md Wanetta Kay Pearson, 15 Jan 1968
Died 26 Oct 2004, Billings, Yellowstone, Montana
Buried 29 Oct 2004, FridayDaniel Jerry Foster
July 17, 1945 - October 26, 2004
Daniel Jerry Foster, 59, died on Tuesday, October 26, 2004, at Deaconess Hospital in Billings.
Dan was born on July 17, 1945, in Lovell, the son of Vern and Annabelle Denniston Foster. He lived in the Big Horn Basin most of his life and worked at several jobs, including the Town of Byron and most recently, farming.
Dan loved hunting, fishing, camping and building things. He was a good mechanic and tinkered with things a lot so he coudl fix just about anything. Dan had a big heart: he was always ready with a big hug and helped anyone who needed it.
On January 15, 1968, Dan married Kay Pearson. They lived most of ther married lfie in Byron and together they raised two sons and a granddaughter as well as numerous other kids in need of a loving family.
Survivors include his wife, Kay; son Justin; and granddaughter, Shania, all of Byron; and son, Shane (Jennie) of Billings: his special children, Evette Chavez and family of Mission, Texas and Tony Barclay of Byron: brothers, Larry (Linda) of Byron, George (Cindy) of Basin and Tom (Debbie) of Carson City, Nev.; sister Pauline (Stanley ) Sizemore of Silverton, Idaho; and sister-in-law, Janie Foster of Byron.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Robert and David.
Graveside services were held on Friday, October 29, 2004, at the Byron Cemetery.
taken from the Lovell Chronicle 4 Nov 2004 page 2
GRAVE LOCATION: Block A Lot 14 Grave 9
WAR RECORD: US NAVY VIETNAM
Willard LeRoy Lindsay
Born 25 Sep 1941, Powell, Park, Wyoming
Son of Verna Chamberlain & James W. Lindsay
Md
Died 31 Jan 2005, Powell, Park, Wyoming
Buried 4 Feb 2005, FridayWillard LeRoy Lindsay
Funeral services will be conducted Friday, Feb. 4 at 10 a.m. at Miratsky-Easton Funeral Home for Willard LeRoy Lindsay, 63, who died Monday, Jan. 31, at Powell Valley Care Center.
Visitation will be today (Thursday) from 7 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
He was born Sept. 25, 1941, at Powell, son of James W. and Verna (Chamberlain) Lindsay. He graduated from Byron High School in 1960.
He served two tours in the U.S. Navy and later lived in Salt Lake City, Utah. He was a member of the LDS Church and the American Legion.
He was fond of bowling, pitching horseshoes and gardening.
Survivors include a son, William B. Lindsay of Salt Lake City; two sisters, Virginia (Neil) Madsen in California and Georgena (Ervin) Andrews of Powell.
He was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister, James T. and Vernon H. Lindsay and Darlene Lindsy.
Pallbearers at the funeral will be Tom Langston, John Patrick, Ray Exley, James Krei, Elden Sanders and Andrew Krei.
Burial will be in the Byron Cemetery.
(taken from the Powell Tribune 3 Feb 2005, page 2)
GRAVE LOCATION: Block B Lot 13 Grave 8
War Record
James Cecil Gragert
Born 19 Aug 1942, Nebraska
Son of Pearl Dull & Frederick Gragert
Married 1)
Married 2) Mary Stiles
Died 14 Feb 2003, Albuquerque, Bernalillo, New Mexico
Buried 29 May 2005, Sunday cremated
GRAVE LOCATION: Block D Lot 6 Grave 1
Katelyn Caturia
Born 17 Aug 2005, Billings, Yellowstone, Montana
Parents Amy Hatch and Kade Caturia
Died 17 Aug 2005, Billings, Yellowstone, Montana lived 9 minutes
Buried 22 Aug 2005, Monday
Death NoticeKatelyn Caturia
Amy and Kade Caturia announced the birth of their special angel, Katelyn, born August 17, 2005, at 8:38 a.m. She stayed long enough to touch many hearts before she died at 8:47 a.m. August 17, 2005.
(taken from the Lovell Chronicle 25 Aug 2005)
GRAVE LOCATION: Block A Lot 14 Grave 8
Ervin Floyd Andrews
Born 24 Feb 1942, Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming
Parents Ellen Johnson and Edwin Frances Andrews
Married Georgena Rae Lindsay, 26 March 1962
Died 28 Aug 2005, Powell, Park, Wyoming
Buried 1 Sep 2005, ThursdayErvin Floyd Andrews - Aug. 28, 2005
Funeral services are scheduled today (Thursday, Sept. 1) at 10 a.m. at the Powell LDS Second Ward Church on Seventh Street for Ervin Floyd Andrews, who died Sunday, Aug. 28 at his Powell home. He was 63. Visitation will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m.. Wednesday, Aug. 31 at Thompson Funeral Home and one hour prior to services at the church.
Mr. Andrews was born Feb. 24, 1942, in Lovell to Edwin Frances Andrews and Ellen (Johnson) Andrews. He attended Deaver schools.
He married Georgena Rae Lindsay on March 26, 1962. He was a self-employed truck driver, and they lived in Deaver and Powell.
He was a member of the LDS Church and the Eagles Lodge.
Among his avocations, he loved to travel to Las Vegas and go fishing in Alaska.
Survivors include his wife in Powell; two sons, Ervin W. Andrews (Julie) in Spokane and James Edwin Andrews in Rawlins; two daughters, Jeanna Marie Pendleton (Charles) in Palmer, Alas., and Beverly Cynthia King in Casper; a brother, Ralph Alan Andrews (Joyce) in Puyallup, Wash.; three sisters, Faye (Richard) Baker in Worland, Helen Evagene (Terry) Jacobson in Dewey, Ariz., and Shirley Vee (Harry) Zane in Heber City, Utah; and 11 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Burdette Elmore Andrews, Kenneth Norman Andrews and Edwin George Andrews.
Pallbearerers at the funeral will be Ervin Wayne Andrews, James Edwin Andrews, Charles A. Pendleton, James Krei, Andrew Krei and James Edwin Andrews II. Honorary pallbearer is Randall Lindsay Andrews.
Thompson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements
(taken from the Powell Tribune)
GRAVE LOCATION: Block L Lot 10 Grave 2
Kenneth Glenn Goller
Born 19 Oct 1954, Hardin, Big Horn, Montana
Parents Rebecca Ruth Ferrell and Donald Elmer Goller
1) Married Linda (div)
2) Married Mrs. Ruby Lynn Moore Humphries, 1 Sep 2000
Died 2 Sep 2005, Byron, Big Horn, Wyoming
Buried 6 Sep 2005, Tuesday
Kenneth Glenn Goller
Oct. 19, 1954 – Sept. 2, 2005Kenneth Glenn Goller, 50, of Byron, died peacefully at his home on Friday, Sept. 2, following a three-year battle with multiple myeloma. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday at the Byron LDS Church.
He was born October 19, 1954, in Hardin, Mont., the oldest child of Donald and Ruth (Ferrell) Goller. He was soon joined by two sisters, Donna and Linda, who he enjoyed teasing throughout their childhood. He graduated from Powell High School in 1972. Later he earned his Associate of Science degree from Northwest College. Ken had various jobs from guiding to rough necking before settling in Byron and serving the Town of Byron for over 20 years.
Ken loved the outdoors and spent much of his leisure time hunting, reloading, shooting, gunsmithing, trapping, fishing and exploring the neighboring mountains. He particularly loved the Beartooths. He liked Ruby with him on all his excursions and she would follow him anywhere. He was sure the skyline around here was somewhat shortened from all the tracks he made.
Ken’s daughter, Malia, introduced him to the love of his life, Ruby, and they were married on September 1, 2000. One year later Eli McDaniel Goller was born, joining big sister, Malia Beth (Goller) McClure, and brothers, Trevor Odell and Tyrell Paul Humphreys.
He rejoiced in being sealed to all his family in the Billings Montana LDS Temple. He loved his family and was a true patriarch, who loved the Lord with all his heart. He enjoyed serving the Lord and spent many hours fulfilling his church callings.
He was loved by many and will be remembered and loved still by many. His lifelong friends were an essential part of his life. He enjoyed innumerable adventures with them and loved them dearly. He has left us with many memories, a few legends and countless tall tales.
Survivors include his wife, Ruby; sons, Eli and Ty of the family home and Trevor of Fossil, Ore.; daughter, Malia (Kyle) McClure and granddaughter Hailee of Lovell; parents, Don and Ruth Goller of Powell; sisters, Donna Goller and Linda (Mark) Lynn of Powell. Ken is also beloved by many aunts, uncles, in-laws, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Preceding him in death were his grandparents, Paul and Marie Goller and James and Almira Ferrell.
Taken from the Lovell Chronicle, Sept 8, 2005
GRAVE LOCATION: Block I Lot 6 Grave 6A
Myrtle Mae Perkins McSharry
Born 23 Oct 1929, Meeteetse, Park, Wyoming
Parents Rose Mary Winn and Andrew Lytle Perkins
Married Jack McSharry, 10 February 1949, Cody, Park, Wyoming
Died 2 Oct 2005, Cody, Park, Wyoming cremation
Buried 7 Oct 2005, Friday
Myrtle Mae Perkins McSharryMyrtle Mae Perkins McSharry, 75, of Powell died Oct. 2, 2005, surrounded by her children.
She was born to Andrew and Rose Perkins in Meeteetse on Oct. 23, 1929. Her childhood was filled with riding on her family's ranch next to the Greybull River.
She met Jack McSharry in Meeteetse and in February 1949 they wed and moved to Anchorage, Alaska, where they lived until 1956.
The couple and their growing family moved back to Wyoming where they lived in Meeteetse until 1966 and Byron until 1976. Mrs. McSharry then settled in Powell where she worked for Dick Neville at Purgo and finally retired from First National Bank & Trust.
She enjoyed dancing, playing cards and tending her vegetable and flower gardens. She enjoyed time with her family and friends and all who knew her enjoyed her delicious cooking and beautiful needle crafts.
Mrs. McSharry loved history and was her family's historian. She was an avid and accomplished horsewoman and particularly loved her Tennessee Walker, Dandy.
She was cherished by her family and the lessons she taught them always will be treasured.
She is survived by her children Katherine Niles of Billings, Lewis (Paula) McSharry of Farmington, N.M., and Patricia (Tony) McSharry of Abilene, Texas, grandchildren Jeffrey (Deanna) Niles of Thermopolis and Kristina Niles of Billings, great-grandson Matthew Niles and brother Gerald (MaryLou) Perkins of Lovell.
She was preceded in death by her son Larry McSharry in 1976, and her parents.
Cremation has taken place and services will be 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 6, at Union Presbyterian Church in Powell.
Mrs. McSharry's family expresses thanks to the many friends who have brought cheerful conversation, warm meals and bright flowers.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Darlene Maser, P.O. Box 234, Meeteetse, 82433.
(taken from the Lovell Chronicle 6 Oct 2005)
GRAVE LOCATION: Block B Lot 9 Grave 24a
WAR RECORD Army in 1942 as tech sargent
David R. Cozzens
Born 1 Aug 1921, Byron, Big Horn, Wyoming
Parents Marybelle Robison & Matt Cozzens
Married Franklene about 1946
Died 20 March 2006, Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming
Bured 25 March 2006, Saturday
David R. Cozzens
Aug. 1, 1921 – March 20, 2006David R. Cozzens, better known as Dave, died peacefully Monday, March 20, 2006, in the North Big Horn Hospital in Lovell.
After years of hard work, Dave’s body had been deteriorating for the past several years, and he was a resident for the New Horizons Care Center since January of 2005. He enjoyed the visits from friends and family and care and camaraderie of the care givers at the center. He did manage to fight the effects of poor health long enough to celebrate his 84th birthday and the 60th wedding anniversary with the love of his life, Frankie.
Dave was a lifelong member of the LDS church. He and Frankie’s marriage was solemnized in the Billings, Montana Temple in January of 2000.
Dave was born in Byron on August 1, 1921, to Matt and Marybelle (Robison) Cozzens. He was the next to the youngest child in a family of 10 children. His parents and grandparents on both the Cozzens and Robison sides, were pioneers sent to the Big Horn Basin to settle the area in 1900.
He attended schools in Byron, and was induc ted into the Army in 1942. After 18 months he left the Army as a tech sergeant with an honorable medical discharge. He returned to the Big Horn Basin, where he never gave into the pain and discomfort of his feet and leg problems. He drove truck and worked for Nicholls & Lewis and Lovell Clay Products for many years, and after retirement he was a watchman for Great Western.
However, he was better known as a horseman, as he owned horses since he was a child. Throughout his life he was known for his horse handling, and many of his closest friends shared his love of horses. Dave was also known for his stories and sense of humor. He was a keen observer of people and had a impeccable memory of folks and events.
Dave and Frankie lived most of their life together in Cowley. They raised three children, David, Leslie and Andrea. David’s daughter, Lindsay, and Leslie’s daughter, Jensen, brightened his life with their companionship and accomplishments.
Dave is survived by his wife, Frankleen (Frankie); son, David and wife Donna of Laramie and granddaughter Lindsay of New York; daughter, Leslie and husband Steve Davies of Rock Springs and granddaughter Jensen of New York; and daughter, Andrea of Cody. He is also survived by sister, Avon Brown of Bakersfield, Calif.; sisters-in-law, Bernice (Solon) Cozzens of Powell and Dorothy (Fay) Cozzens of Byron; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by three infant children; his parents; brothers, Solon, Fay, Lou, and Myron; and sisters, Zula, Lydia, Genevieve and Marybelle.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 25, 2006, at 11 a.m., at the Cowley LDS Church, with burial following at the Byron Cemetery.
A viewing will be held at Haskell Funeral Home in Lovell on Friday, March 24 from 6-8 p.m.
(taken from the Lovell Chronicle, 23 Mar 2006)
GRAVE LOCATION: Block F Lot 13 Grave 5
Merlin Roger Brinkerhoff
born 23 Mar 1974, Worland, Washakie, Wyoming
parents Lonnie Brinkerhoff & Laurie Coombs
married Crystal Pederson (divorced)
died 9 May 2006, Cody, Park, Wyoming
buried 12 May 2006 FridayCODY, Wyo. - Merlin Roger Brinkerhoff, 32, of Cody, died Tuesday, May 9, 2006, at his home.
Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Friday, May 12, at Haskell Funeral Home in Lovell. Interment will follow in the Byron Cemetery.
Published in the Billings Gazette on 5/11/2006.
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Merlin Roger Brinkerhoff
March 23, 1974 - May 9, 2006
Merlin Roger Brinkerhoff died Tuesday, May 9, 2006, at his home in Cody of complications from diabetes.
Merlin was born March 23, 1974, in Worland.
He is preceded in death by his grandmother, Jerry Davis, grandfather, Merlin Brinkerhoff; great-grandmother, Alpha Davis; and great-grandfather, Jesse Davis.
He is survived by his father, Lonnie Brinkerhoff of Lovell; mother, Laurie Coombs of Redmond, Wash.; brothers, Jeremy Brinkerhoff and David Coombs; and one sister, Shari See of Gillette. He had five nieces, five nephews, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Services were held on Friday, May 12 at Haskell Funeral Home. Burial was in the Byron Cemetery. He will be missed.
(taken from the Lovell Chronicle May 18, 2006 pg 2)