GRAVE LOCATION: Block H Lot 7 Grave 2
Lisa Marie Englert Huskisson
born 16 Sep 1967, Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming
parents Donald Dean Englert & Ivy Lee Wambeke
married Mr. Huskisson (div)
died found 13 May 2006, Evanston, Unita, Wyoming
buried 23 May 2006, Tuesday
she was found in her apartment Saturday the 13th of May they thought she may have died on Wed the 10th of May. She was living in Evanston, Wy.
GRAVE LOCATION: Block L Lot 14 Grave 5
WAR RECORD NAVY- Vietnam
Dennis A. Beech
Born 13 Apr 1944, Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming
Son of Doris Nicholas and Herbert Beech
Married ValJean Sherrill, 30 Dec 1966
Died 2 Aug 2006, Cowley, Big Horn, Wyoming
Buried 4 Aug 2006, FridayDennis A. Beech
April 13, 1944 - Aug. 2, 2006
Dennis A. Beech, 62, of Cowley died the morning of August 2, 2006.
He was born in Lovell on April 13, 1944, to Herbert (Bert) Beech and Doris Nicholas Beech. He was raised in Kane, Wyo., and went to school in Lovell until he joined the Navy in February 1962.
While in the Navy Dennis received his GED and worked as a communications technician. He was honorably discharged in April 1965.
On December 30, 1966, he married ValJean Sherrill and they made their home in Lovell.
While either driving truck or working on ranches, they lived in many places, but eventually settled in Byron to raise their family. In Febrary 1981 they purchased the old Rasmussen place west of Cowley, Dennis always loved to work with cows and tinker on vehicles. He never thought that there was a vehicle out there that he couldn't make run.
In recent years Dennis enjoyed the company of his two granddaughters Alyssa and Shalin. His granddaughters were the apple of his eye and they had him wrapped around their fingers. He took pleasure in watching his sons race their cars on the weekends. He also enjoyed driving around and visiting family and friends.
Dennis was survived by his wife ValJean; children Bert (Kara) and Clinton (Bethany) of Byron and Sheril Slater (Tim) of Lovell; two grandchildren; his sister Betty (Rex) Hubbell of Lovell; brother Art Beech and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his father Herbert Beech and his mother Doris Beech.
Funeral services were held in Lovell Friday, Aug. 4, 2006. Burial was in the Byron Cemetery.Taken from the Lovell Chronicle
GRAVE LOCATION: Block K Lot 6 Grave 7
Justin Skyler Hetland
born 18 Dec 2006, Powell, Park, Wyoming
parents Laura Araceli Gurrola & Skyler Crowe Hetland
grandparents Mark Hetland, and Elias & Elaine Gurrola
died 19 Feb 2007, Byron, Big Horn, Wyoming
buried 20 Feb 2007, TuesdayJustin Skyler Hetland
Justin Skyler Hetland, infant son of Skyler and Laura Hetland, died Monday Feb. 19, 2007 at his home in Byron. Burial was Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2007 in the Byron Cemetery. Haskell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.Taken from the Lovell Chronicle, 22 Feb 2007, page 2
GRAVE LOCATION: Block D Lot 4 Grave 8
Nona Teresa Deaton Love
born 22 June 1922 in Byron, Big Horn, Wyoming
parents Annie Sessions & Charles Deaton
married Howard Love in 1949 in Byron, Big Horn, Wyoming (div)
died 2 May 2007 in Bend, Deschutes, Oregon
buried 30 June 2007, Saturday
Nona Love
June 22, 1922 - May 2, 2007Nona (Deaton) Love, of Bend, Ore., died May 2 of natural causes. She was 84.
Mrs. Love was born June 22, 1922, in Byron to Charles and Annie (Sessions) Deaton. She attended the University of Wyoming. She married Howard Love in 1949 in Byron.
Mrs. Love worked in the banking industry, and she later worked as a head acquisitions librarian for San Jose State University, retiring in 1987. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She enjoyed poetry, storytelling, theater and spending time with family and friends. She moved to Bend in 1993.
Survivors include three sons, Charles, of Portland, and Deaton and John, both of Bend; two daughters, Etta Reynolds, of Tollhouse, Calif., and Lisa, of Twin Falls, Idaho; 12 grandchidren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice Center, 2075 N.E. Wyatt Count, Bend, Ore. 97701.
Graveside services will be held Saturday June 30, at 10 a.m. at the Byron Cemetery.
Taken from the Lovell Chronicle.
GRAVE LOCATION: Block K Lot 10 Grave 8
Devaull "Dee" Harry Perkins
Born 12 Dec 1929, Greybull, Big Horn, Wyoming
Parents Harry Devaull Perkins and Alvina Dorothy Krcma
Married 1) Helen Cary
Married 2) Bonnie (married 18 years)
Married 3) Savanana Sessions Christensen (married one year)
Married 4) Norma Abraham Hessenthaler in 2000, (married 7 years)
Died 17 Oct 2007, Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming
Buried 20 Oct 2007, SaturdayDee liked to go hunting and fishing. He had a dog Chakey. He was a welder and machinists for 30 plus years. He was very talented. He was very helpful to his wife Norma.
Devaull "Dee" Perkins
Funeral services for longtime Greybull resident, Devaull "Dee" Perkins, 77, were held Saturday, Oct. 20 at Haskell Funeral Home in Lovell. "Dee" died Wednesday, Oct. 17 in North Big Horn Hospital in Lovell.
He attended school in Greybull and graduated frm Greybull High School.
He was married to Norma Hessenthaler of Byron and they lived in Byron.
He is survived by his wife, Norma of Byron; two sons, Jay Dee Perkins of Lander and John Perkins of Lomira, Wisc.; one daughter, Kerridee Lynn Perkins of Phoenix, Ariz.; a sister Claudia Perkins of Seattle; nine grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.
Burial of cremains was held in the Byron Cemetery.
(taken from the Basin Rebuplican Rustler)
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WAR RECORD: WWII and Korean War
John William "J.W." Christofferson
Born 27 September 1926, Powell, Park, Wyoming
Son of Anna Jane Sailor & Marse Christofferson
Married Eva Colleen Cline (div)
Married Nola Doty, 15 May 1950
Died 6 May 2008, Sun City, Maricopa, Arizona
Buried 17 May 2008, SaturdayJohn W. Christofferson
27 Sep 1926 - 6 May 2008
John W. “J.W.” Christoffersen, 81, of Sun City, Ariz. died at home May 6, 2008. He was born in Powell to Marse and Anna Christoffersen on Sept. 27, 1926.
J.W. honorably served his country during World War II and the Korean War. He was a supervisor for Natural Gas Pipe Line Co.
J.W. is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Nola; children Linda (Joseph) Tritchler, John (Patsy) Christoffersen, Blair (Jolie) Christoffersen and Julie (Ed) Riding; sisters Betty Sapp and Ruth Bell; brother Robert Christoffersen; 15 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be Saturday, May 17, at 1 p.m. at the Byron LDS Church. There will be a viewing one hour prior to services at the church. Burial will be in the Byron Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to Hospice of the Valley.
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John W. "J.W." Christoffersen, 81, Sun City, Ariz., died peacefully at home Wednesday, May 6, 2008. He was born in Powell to Marse and Anna Christoffersen. J.W. honorably served his country during WWII and the Korean War. He was a supervisor for Natural Gas Pipe Line Co. J.W. is survived by his beloved wife of 58 years, Nola; children, Linda (Joseph) Tritchler, John (Patsy) Christoffersen, Blair (Jolie) Christoffersen and Julie (Ed) Riding; sisters, Betty Sapp and Ruth Bell; brother, Robert Christoffersen, 15 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Burial will be in the Byron Cemetery.
GRAVE LOCATION: Block L Lot 15A Grave 3
Donna LeRay Myerhoff
Born 26 Dec 1928, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah
Parents Dora Emily Buchanan and George Walter Myerhoff
Died 2 Jan 2008, Cowley, Big Horn, Wyoming
Buried 18 June 2008 cremation
Death Notice
Donna LeRay Myerhoff
Donna LeRay Myerhoff, 79, of Cowley, died Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008 at her home in Cowley. Cremation has taken place. No services are planned at this time. Haskell Funeral Home in Lovell was in charge of arrangements.
Donna LaRay Myerhoff, 79, of Cowley, died Wednesday, 2 Jan 2008 at her home in Cowley.She was born 26 Dec 1928 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Dora Emily Buchanan and George Walter Myerhoff.
1930 Census Salt Lake City, Utah
George W Myerhoff M 36 Michigan
wife Dora E Myerhoff F 36 Nevada
daughter Virginia E Myerhoff F 9 Utah
daughter Marjorie R Myerhoff F 7 Utah
son G Raymond Myerhoff M 6 Utah
daughter Donna L Myerhoff F 1 Utah
brother-in-law Douglas J Buchanan M 26 Nevada1940 Census Salt Lake City, Utah
George Myerhoff M 45 Michigan
wife Dora Myerhoff F 46 Nevada
daughter Virginia Myerhoff F 19 Utah
daughter Marjorie Myerhoff F 17 Utah
son Raymond Myerhoff M 16 Utah
daughter Donna Myerhoff F 11 Utah
daughter Marion Myerhoff F 7 Utah
GRAVE LOCATION: Block C Lot 9 Grave 23
WAR RECORD
Ronald Williams Wirth
Born 30 Apr 1923, Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming
Son of George Ernest Wirth & Martha Jeanette Williams
unmarried
Died 8 July 2008, Byron, Big Horn, Wyoming
Buried 10 July 2008, ThursdayRonald Wirth
Ronald William Wirth, 85, died Tuesday July 8, 2008, at his home in Byron. Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 10, 2008, at 10 a.m. at Haskell Funeral Home in Lovell with interment to follow in the Byron Cemetery. Haskell Funeral Home of Lovell is in charge of arrangements.
GRAVE LOCATION: Block C Lot 9 Grave 28
Gen Clark West
born 8 Nov 1916, Byron, Big Horn, Wyoming
parents Maude Houston West and William Joseph West
married Zellbe Lasille Shields, 1 April 1943, Norfolk, Norfolk, Virginia
died 19 Aug 2008, Phoenix, Maricopa, Arizona
buried 26 Aug 2008, TuesdayGen Clark West
8 Nov 1916 - 19 Aug 2008
Clark West, 91, passed away the 19 Aug 2008 in Phoenix, Arizona.
He was born the 8 Nov 1916 to Maude Houston and William Joseph West in the Byron area. As a young boy of 12 he was kicked in the head by a horse and suffered from seizers thereafter. He married Zellbe Lasille Shields and they had three sons. He was a concert musician and played the violin just like his Dad. He was good in electronics and math. He lead a healthy lifestyle he liked to bowl and walk.
He is preceded in death by his parents, William and Maude, stepmother, Dorothy West, his brothers Herschal and Houston, sisters Margaret, Elizabeth Frye and Blanche Dunbar, wife Zellbe, oldest son Douglas Clark West.
He is survived by sons, William LaVerne West and John Michael West, 16 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
He was laid to rest next to his mother in the Byron Cemetery, Tuesday the 26th of August 2008.
GRAVE LOCATION: Block L Lot 3 Grave 8
WAR RECORD: WWII in the US Army Infantry 69th Division as Master Sergeant.
Arthur "Bud" Forrest Petrich
born 28 Feb 1925, Houston, Harris, Texas
Son of Arthur Henry Petrich and Forrest Aline Cockburn
married Anne Lucille Alexander, 28 April 1952, Billings, Yellowstone, Montana
died 3 Sep 2008, Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming
buried 8 Sep 2008, MondayArthur 'Bud' Forrest Petrich
BYRON, Wyo. - Arthur "Bud" Forrest Petrich, 83, of Byron, died Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2008, at New Horizon's Care Center in Lovell. Services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 8, at the LDS Church in Byron with burial in the Byron Cemetery. Haskell Funeral Home in Lovell is in charge.
Taken from the Billings Gazette.
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Arthur Forrest “Bud” Petrich, also known by many as “Art”, was born Feb. 28, 1925 in Houston, Texas, the first son of Arthur Henry and Forrest Aline Cockburn Petrich. He was cherished by proud grandparents, uncles and aunts. A sister, Charmaine, soon joined the family in 1928. During the tough economy of those days the family moved north to Wyoming in 1933 to work in the oil fields. They lived in Byron for several years. Brother John was born in 1936 in Lovell. The Petrich family lived in Lamont for a time where Bud and Charmaine boarded in Rawlins to attend school. Bud graduated from High School in Rawlins, Wyoming in 1942 as there was no school to attend in Lamont. Bud rough-necked in the summer from the age of 15, and after high school until he was drafted into the service in 1943. He began working as a young boy and stayed in for the long haul, showing leadership on the job and in the army. He served during WWII in the US Army Infantry 69th Division as Master Sergeant. Bud was involved in the heavy action in Europe and was discharged in 1945. He attended college at UW for a year on the GI bill until he was recalled to Ft. Leonard Wood, Missouri to train troops going to Korea during the Korean War. Bud was the big brother that Charmaine and John were so proud of as he served in the trenches and across a hostile German territory. He was truly a soldier of the great generation, never in the headlines, but forever in the hearts and memories of his family and friends, his fellow soldiers and those who worked with him as he built from scratch a thriving business. He didn’t boast or even talk about his achievements, his experiences or even the medals he earned. He willingly accepted life’s responsibilities and always challenged himself to find new opportunities for his family, his friends and his business. He took his family to the oil fields of Kuwait and saved his earnings to start the business that continues to be a mainstay of the surrounding area, providing employment and security for many families and most of all, by his example, brought his sons and grandson into the real world of hard work. He asked a lot of himself and of others, but gave a lot of himself in exchange. In 1952 he married Anne Lucille Alexander. Four sons were born into the family: Chad Martin in 1953, Allen Todd in 1954, Troy Michael in 1956 during the time they lived in Kuwait working in the oil fields, and Gary Eugene in 1960 after they returned home to Byron. He dearly loved his children and grandchildren. Bud and Lucille owned and operated and leased out the Byron Bar for several years until it was sold to new owners in the 1970s. In 1957 Bud and Ed NeVille started the NEPECO service company in Byron. Ed sold his share of the business to Bud some years later and the business is still operating today. Bud served on many school boards and various other councils throughout his life. He was part of the B.I.G. organization. He was a member of the Shriners of North America and a Mason. His success in business helped him be able to contribute much to the community, encouraging and contributing to the local athletes, scouts, Lions and countless others. His company also gave much to the building of the church in Byron. Bud liked to take his dog buddies on rides in his little red truck. JJ and, later, Angel would run along in the sand hills while Bud rode along side in the truck. They always wanted to be where he was. Bud’s health has been deteriorating for the last several years and it became necessary for him to move into the New Horizons Care Center in Lovell earlier this year. He passed away late Wednesday evening, Sept. 3, 2008, in Lovell. Bud was preceded in death by his parents and wife Lucille. Survivors include: sister Charmaine P. Bailey; brother John D. Petrich (Christy); his four sons; three grandchildren, Jeanie Petrich, Andy Petrich and Victoria Vorce (Dustin); two great grandchildren, Zoie and Tucker; and many nieces and nephews, cousins and friends. Services were held Monday, Sept. 8, 2008 in Byron, at the LDS church with burial in the Byron Cemetery. Haskel Funeral Home in Lovell was in charge of the services.
GRAVE LOCATION: Block D Lot 15 Grave 5
War Record: Army
David Thorley Briggs
bron 9 March 1928, Cowley, Big Horn, Wyoming
son of Anabel Thorley and Ivan Richards Briggs
married, Naomi Abraham, 3 Sep 1954, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah
died 7 November 2008, Byron, Big Horn, Wyoming
buried 11 Nov 2008, TuesdayDavid (Dave) Thorley Briggs, 80, died Friday, Nov. 7, 2008, at his home in Byron, with his wife, Naomi, by his side. He was born in Cowley on March 9, 1928, to Ivan Richards Briggs and Anabel Thorley, the third son of eventually 11 children with six brothers and four sisters. Dave was a faithful member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints his entire life. He received his primary education in Burlington and graduated in 1949. During and following high school, he worked with his father on the farm before being called on a mission for the LDS Church in New Zealand, honorably serving three years from 1949-1952. On his return, he renewed his acquaintance with Naomi Abraham of Byron and they were married on Sept. 3, 1954, in the LDS Salt Lake Temple. Following his wedding, Dave was drafted into the Army, attending basic training at Fort Ord, Calif. and then assigned to serve his country in the Munich, Germany base dental clinic, attaining the rank of corporal. Upon leaving the military in 1956, he returned to the Big Horn Basin and attended college at Northwest in Powell, graduating in 1958. Subsequent to this, he moved on to Pullman, Wash. where he entered Washington State University and earned a Bachelor of Science degree in vocational agriculture, graduating in 1961. Dave retuned to Byron after graduation. He began farming and also worked in his father-in-law’s dairy. Soon thereafter, he took a teaching position at Cowley High School, where he taught vocational agriculture and FFA for three years. In 1964, he relocated to California where he worked 14 years for San Diego County as a deputy probation officer, first in a youth honor camp in Campo and subsequently at the El Cajon office. Dave left San Diego in 1978, returning to Byron and working on the farm with his brother-in-law. He truly loved farming plus working outdoors, enjoying the quiet, peace and personal satisfaction associated with those efforts. He is survived by his wife, Naomi; his children, David Briggs (Sandy) of Findlay, Ohio, Margaret Ann Jesperson (Chris) of El Cajon, Calif., Todd Briggs (Carol) of North Richland Hills, Texas, Glen Briggs (Mitzi) of Powell, Keith Briggs (Mina) of Sahuarita, Ariz. and Norma Elizabeth Frost (Sean) of Bryon; 18 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, James. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Nov. 11, at the Byron LDS Church. Burial was in the Byron Cemetery under the direction of Haskell Funeral Home.
GRAVE LOCATION: Block H Lot 8 Grave 1
Mary Elizabeth Robison Harmon
born 7 Feb 1942, Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming
daughter of Joseph Ray Robison and Hazel Violet Barnes
married Gerald Harmon, 24 Aug 1961
died 29 Oct 2008, California
buried 5 Nov 2008 WednesdayMary Harmon, 66, died Oct. 29, 2008, after a lengthy illness of complications from surgery. Mary was born Feb. 7, 1942, in Lovell to Joseph Ray Robison and Hazel Violet Barnes. She was raised in Lovell and graduated from Lovell High School. Being a grandmother was Mary’s passion. She treasured each moment she was able to spend with her grandkids along with her family and friends. In her free time, she enjoyed crocheting; making doilies, afghans and table cloths. Mary is survived by her husband, Gerald; her three sons, David and Dennis of Casper, and Troy of Cody; her daughter, Jeri Lynn of Salt Lake City and five grandchildren, Lacey, Kayla, Trent, Trevor and James. Funeral services were held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Lovell on Wednesday, Nov. 5. Burial was in the Byron Cemetery. Haskell Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
GRAVE LOCATION: Block J Lot 12 Grave 2
Jerry Horace Corbett
born 8 Aug 1941, Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming
parents Loy Idella Sessions and John (Jack) Richard Corbett
married Michele Rae Tippetts, Sept. 16, 1965,
died 3 April 2009, Billings, Yellowstone, Wyoming
buried 10 Apr 2009Mr. Jerry Horace Corbett, 67, of Lovell, died on April 3, 2009, at the Billings Clinic. Jerry was born in Lovell, Aug. 8, 1941, to John (Jack) and Loy Sessions Corbett. He joined sisters Margaret, Dot, Bertha and Jackie. His parents both died when he was a young boy. His sister Margaret and her husband Jim Wirth didn’t want to split the kids up so they took them into their home and raised them alongside their own three children. Jerry graduated from Byron High School and then went to college at Northwest Community College and then Brigham Young University, where he earned his teaching degree in math. He married his love, Michele Tippetts, on Sept. 16, 1965, and they were married 43½ years. Together, they raised three daughters: Stephanie, Cynthia and Rene`. After graduating college, he and his wife moved to Cowley, where he taught math and became the renowned “Mr. Corbett” to hundreds of students from 1966-1996. He worked at NEPECO on weekends, holidays and during summer vacations for most of his life, doing anything and everything to support his family. He also worked for Great Western Sugar and G.K. Construction. Jerry Corbett was a unique human being. He had the most outrageous wit and humor. His heart was made of solid gold and he would help anyone, anytime or anywhere. He would go above and beyond expectations to help someone. Jerry was a very talented man. He was known for his varied and innovative ideas. The most important things to him were his family and friends. He was adored by his grandchildren. He loved going for rides with his three dogs, Char, Bobby and Jack. He was preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Margaret (Mom), Dorothy and Barbara; four brothers-in-law, Jim Wirth (Dad), Bob Hecht, Wes Mueller and Francis Wilkinson; Michele’s first-born son, Tracy; two very close friends, Bobby Belston and Jack Malcolm, as well as other close friends. He is survived by his wife, Michele; daughters, Stephanie Corbett, Cynthia Corbett (Scott) Allred and Rene` Corbett (Mike) Butcher; grandchildren, Jeffrey (Shelly) Williams, Garet Fowler, Kevin (Danielle) Dover, Rachel, Shenéa, Stephanie and Shandelle Allred, JayCee (Holly) and Re`chele Corbett; great-grandchildren, Preston, Damion and Waylon Williams, Kurtis, Kaleb and Alivia Dover and Reese Corbett; two sisters, Bertha Mueller and Jackie Hecht. Also included are Rod (DeAnna) Wirth, Steve (Elaine) Wirth (more like brothers than nephews) and Sandy (Ralph) Watts (more of a sister than a niece) and many nephews, nieces and friends, too many to mention. There will be a viewing April 9, 2009, at the Haskell Funeral Home from 6-8 p.m. Funeral services will be held April 10, 2009, at the Lovell LDS Church at 11 a.m. Burial will be at the Byron Cemetery following the services. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Byron Sessions Memorial Park in Byron. Haskell Funeral Home is in charge of the services.
GRAVE LOCATION: Block G Lot 5 Grave 7
Mary Frances Hayes Jones
Born 19 Dec 1924, Grover, Arkansas / Cecil, Franklin, Arkansas
Daughter of Frances Ruth Smith and Roy Lee Hayes
married Glenn Allen Jones, 15 May 1948, Las Vegas, Clark, Nevada (later divorced)
Died 19 Apr 2009. Chatanooga, Hamilton, Tennesee
Buried 17 July 2009, Friday cremation burialMary Frances Hayes Jones
19 Dec 1924 - 19 Apr 2009Mary Jones died the 19 April 2009 in the hospital in Chattanooga, Tennessee. With her son and daughter at her side. For the last few years she had made her home with her daughter Debbie, in Bryant, Alabama.
Mary Frances Hayes was born 19 Dec 1924 in Grover, Arkansas. She was the oldest of three children born to Frances Ruth Smith and Roy Lee Hayes. She had two younger siblings Johnny and Norma (Short). She married Glenn Allen Jones in Riverside, California and they had 4 children, Linda Kay, Debbie, Jim, and Claudia. Mary and Glenn later divorced when Jim was about 8 years old, at this time they were living in California.
Mary was a hard worker, she worked for A.M. Lewis as a keyboard operator, she did the ship orders and was a teamster. She was an excellent cook, and kept a tidy home. She liked country music, the old stuff like Tank Senior. She was crafty, she crocheted and sewed. She liked to play bingo at the Indian casinos. Her daughter in law says of her “she could float her own boat, without a mans help”.
She is preceded in death by her parents, and brother Johnny. Those who survive her are her children: Linda Kay of California, Debbie (Travis) Farmer of Bryant, Alabama, Jim (Hollie) Jones of Byron, Wyoming, and Claudia (Guy) Hood of Tempe, Florida, her six grandchildren, her sister, Norma (Truman) Thurston of Hereford, Texas, sister-in-law Betty Hayes of Fort Worth, Texas.
Her funeral was held at the funeral home in Bryant, Alabama. Her ashes were laid to rest in the Byron Cemetery, Byron, Wyoming on Friday the 17 July 2009.
GRAVE LOCATION: Block B Lot 14 Grave 7
memorial stone as of Aug 2009 not buried here he was cremated
WAR RECORD: RMSN US NAVY Korea (naval intelligence)
Ben Lee Cozzens
Born 16 Nov 1929, Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming
Parents Edna Juanita Parker and Heber Chase Cozzens
Married Alta Marie Wilson
Died 4 Nov 2001, Lander, Fremont, Wyoming, cremated
Headstone erected 20 Aug 2009 in Byron Cemetery.
Ben Lee Cozzens
Nov. 16, 1929 - Nov. 4, 2001
Memorial services for Lander resident, Ben Lee Cozzens, will be at 1 p.m. on Friday, November 16, 2001, at Hudson's Funeral Home under the direction of Bishop John Irene from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with military rites to follow.
Ben died November 4, 2001, at Lander Valley Medical Center. He was 71 years old. He was born on his mother's birthday, November 16, 1929, in Lovell.
He attended school in Cowley, graduating from Cowley High School in 1947 at the age of 17. Mr. Cozzens joined the navy and was a radio operator during the Korean War where he was stationed near Japan. After coming home from the war, Cozzens worked at McClellan Air Base in Sacramento, Calif., as a computer operator until his retirement in 1989. After his retirement, he moved to Lander to be near his sister. He enjoyed four-wheeling, snowmobiling and fishing with his family.
Ben is survived by his wife, Alta Marie (Wilson) Cozzens; one son, Bret Allen Cozzens; two daughters Shelly Marie Dunivant and Cindy Lynn Cozzens; and his sister, Armese Saunders.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Heber C. and Edna J. Cozzens; and a daughter, Brenda Lee Cozzens.
The family requests memorial gifts be made to the Humanitarian Center, in care of Hudson's Funeral Home, 680 Mount Hope Dr., Lander, WY 82520
He was moved to the Cowley Cemetery. The Shoshone river cut away at the Byron cemetery on the banks of the river, southeast of town, in 1904 a new cemetery was made north of Byron in the sandhills and most of the people buried in the Byron Cemetery on the banks of the river were moved to the Byron cemetery in the sandhills. Daniel Davis was moved to Cowley where his wife lived.
Daniel Elder Davis
born 22 August 1870, Three Mile Creek, Box Elder, Utah
parents Lucy Ann Perry and Alma Davis
married Dora Mae Weaver (1870-1913) 29 Oct 1890
died 29 Nov 1900, Byron, Big Horn, Wyoming
children Jesse Earl Davis (1892-1918)
Daniel S. Davis (1895-?)
Dora Gladys Davis (1898- 1981)Byron, Wyoming
We have had one death, that of Elder Daniel Davis, who died on the 29th of November, of typhoid fever. He was born in Boxelder county, Utah, on August 22, 1870; he was a grandson of Capt. Daniel Davis, of the "Mormon" Battalion. He came to this colony from Bennington, Idaho, where he had resided from early boyhood. He leaves a wife and two chldren and many friends to mourn his loss. His remains were laid away in the cemetery which is located below the town on the banks of the river.
(taken from the Deseret News, 1900-12-17)
GRAVE LOCATION: Block E Lot 4 Grave 5
George Watson Abraham
Born 19 Jan 1938, Byron, Big Horn, Wyoming
son of Margaret Watson and George Morgan Abraham
married Elaine Glover, about 1962, in Canada
died 10 Apr 2010, Riverton, Salt Lake, Utah
buried 16 Apr 2010, Friday
George Watson Abraham, 72, of Byron, died on April 10, 2010, in Riverton, Utah, following a sudden illness. George was born Jan. 19, 1938, at home in Byron. A lifetime resident of Byron, George was known and loved by all. He was the son of George Morgan and Margaret Abraham. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother John, sister Ruth and son Brent. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Elaine; sons Edward (Cheri), Scott and Patrick (Janna), all of Byron, and daughter Catherine (Monte) Stark of Riverton, Utah. He had 12 grandchildren who were the pride of his life, Colton, Mathew and Brandon Abraham and Jordan Lawrence, Brittany Abraham, Ivy, Zachary and Megan Abraham, Bronwyn, Connor, Alexis and Danielle Stark. He is also survived by sisters Naomi Briggs, Norma Perkins and Margie (Fritz) Schweitzer, all of Byron, and numerous nieces and nephews, whom he loved dearly. A viewing will be held Thursday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Haskell Funeral Home in Lovell. Services will be held at the Byron Ward Friday, April 16, 2010, at 1 p.m. with interment following at the Byron Cemetery. Haskell Funeral Home in Lovell is in charge of arrangements.
GRAVE LOCATION: Block E Lot 2 Grave 5a
buried between children Rodney Allen Stevens and Cathie Gill Stevens
Helen Scheeler Wicks
born 15 Apr 1925, Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming
daughter of Katherine Schermer & Peter Scheeler
married George Elmer "Stub" Stevens, 16 Sep 1942, Billings, Yellowstone, Montana
married Floyd J. Wicks, 1 Nov 1970, Riverton, Freemont, Wyoming
died 6 Mar 2010, Riverton, Freemont, Wyoming
burial 29 May 2010, Saturday cremationMemorial services for Helen Wicks, 84, will be held 10:00 a.m., Saturday, March 13, 2010 at Davis Funeral Home with the Rev. Tommy Means of St. James Episcopal Church officiating. Interment of cremated remains will be at a later date at Byron Cemetery in Byron, Wyoming. Helen passed away March 6, 2010 at Help for Health Hospice Home. She was born April 15, 1925, in Lovell, Wyoming, daughter of Peter and Katherine (Schermer) Scheeler. Helen attended Cosmetology School and later owned and operated Beauty Shop in Casper until 1968. She then moved to Riverton and purchased S&S Liquor Store until retirement. She also lived in several communities while her first husband, Stubb worked in the oil fields. On November 1, 1970, she married Floyd J. Wicks in Riverton. She enjoyed sewing and gardening and received Garden of the Month in 2007. Survivors include her husband, Floyd of Riverton, son, Walt Stevens and his wife Faye of Casper, daughter, Terry Young and her husband, George of Lakewood, CO, step-daughters, Laura Cornett of Casper, Marie Wilson of Riverton, Marge Jones of Lawrenceville, GA and Floydene Lussier of San Antonio, TX, Sister, Pauline Langoff of Port Heron, Michigan14 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 children, 1 step-son, Floyd J. Wicks, Jr. 1 grandson, Richard Young, 9 brothers, 8 sisters, and her first husband, Stubb Stevens, who she married in 1942. Memorial contributions to the donor’s choice. On-line obituaries are available and condolences for the family may be made at: thedavisfuneralhome.com Services are under the direction of the Davis Funeral Home of Riverton.
GRAVE LOCATION: Block A Lot 16 Grave 1
Sarah Elizabeth Wirth Borrego
Born 27 July 1973, Worland, Washakie, Wyoming
Parents Elaine Enes and Steve Wirth
Married Johnnie Borrego, 22 Jan 1994, Laramie, Albany, Wyoming
Died 9 July 2010, Seattle, Washington
Buried 17 July 2010 SaturdaySarah Elizabeth (Wirth) Borrego, a loving wife, mother, daughter and sister, died on Friday, July 9, 2010, in Seattle. Sarah had been a patient at the University of Washington Medical Center for the past month where she was awaiting a double lung transplant. She had been suffering with a rare lung disease since February.
Sarah was born in Worland on July 27, 1973, to Steve and Elaine (Enes) Wirth. Three adoring sisters, April, Maylee and Laurel, were delighted to have a “baby doll” sister to play with and to mother. The family remembers her beautiful big blue eyes and her spunky spirit. Sarah grew up in Wyoming, however, she graduated from high school in Bend, Ore., where her father had been transferred with his job. Following graduation Sarah attended Northwest College where she studied music.
Sarah met Johnnie Borrego in Rawlins and they were married on Jan. 22, 1994, in Laramie. She loved being a housewife and mother to their three precious children, Jonathan, 16, Joshua, 14, and Jordyn, 14. The family was living in Havre, Mont., where Johnnie works for Burlington Northern-Santa Fe Railroad. Sarah loved music and blessed many lives with her musical talents. She was serving as organist of the LDS Church in Havre at the time of her death.
Sarah’s family wishes to extend their thanks to Dr. Raghu, the transplant team and many dedicated staff for their tender care while Sarah was in Washington.
Sarah is survived by her husband and three children; her parents; her father-in-law Rudy Borrego and mother-in-law Rayetta (Dale) Kirkley; sisters April (Kurtis) Hornbeck, Maylee (Kent) Lemmon and Laurel (Daren) Anderson; sister-in-law Brandie (Brian) Beadle; brother-in-law Joseph (Stephanie) Borrego; 12 nieces and nephews who adored her; in-law grandparents Ruben (Mary) Borrego; and her best friend Assunta McGrail. Sarah was preceded in death by step-mother-in-law Marie Borrego; grandparents Jim and Margaret Wirth; Bettee and Ken Enes, uncles Jerry Corbett and Marv Enes and aunts Shannon Enes and Nell Cowgill.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, July 17, at 11 a.m. at the LDS Church on Ave. E in Powell, with burial in Byron following the services. Thompson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, a college fund has been established for the Borrego children. Contributions may be sent to Wells Fargo Bank-Havre, MT, 59501.
We love you forever, our precious lily pad, and we are blessed with the knowledge that we will see you again. See you in the spring!