GRAVE LOCATION: Block I Lot 9 Grave 3
Jesse Ray Asay
Born 6 Apr 1928, Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming
Parents Zela Marie Schow & Jesse Raymand Asay
Married Ramona Sessions in 1951, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake, Utah
Died 19 Apr 2011, Wilcox, Arizona
Buried 30 Apr 2011, SaturdayJesse Ray Asay, 83, was born April 6, 1928 in Lovell, to Zela Marie Schow and Jesse Raymond Asay . He died April 19, 2011, surrounded by his family at his home in Wilcox, Ariz. His father and mother both preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife Ramona; six children, Jeff of Dos Cabesas, Ariz, Jerold of Plateville, Colo., Linda Sedillo of Mesa, Ariz, Laura Kirby sailing the sea, Lou Rae Whitehead of Tucson, Ariz, and Leah Asay of Arvada, Colo, / Willcox, Ariz; four grandchildren and five great-grand children and half-brother Ron Monk of Littleton, Colorado. Jesse graduated from Cowley High School in 1946, then attended two years at the University of Wyoming in Laramie. After college he married Ramona Sessions in 1951 in the Salt Lake Temple. They then moved to Denver where he worked at different jobs until he was hired by IBM in Boulder, Colo. Starting out as a machinist, he worked himself up in the company by many hours of home study to become a programmer and was moved to Tucson. Jesse and Ramona spent some time in England setting up and testing computer systems for the company. He retired from IBM in 1991. They built a home in the little town of Willcox, Ariz. in 1993. Jesse was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in several positions including cannery manager, and he and Ramona took care of the girls camp in Alpine, Ariz. for several years. Jesse and Ramona served a two-year mission in Salt Lake City reconditioning computer systems and managing a help line for computers. Memorial Services were held in Willcox, on Monday April 25, 2011, and graveside services will be held at the Byron Cemetery this Saturday April 30, at 11 a.m. for family and friends.
GRAVE LOCATION: Block I Lot 4 Grave 8
Deborah Ann Burrows
Born 15 Aug 1956, Cheyenne, Laramie, Wyoming
Parents Ruby Louise McKinney & Robert EugeneHoffman
Married Mr. Henry
Died 4 May 2011, Billings, Yellowstone, Montana
Buried 7 May 2011, SaturdayDeborah ‘Debbie’ Ann Burrows
(Aug. 15, 1956- May 4, 2011)
Deborah “Debbie” Ann Burrows, of Powell, died Wednesday, May 4, 2011, in Billings, surrounded by family. She was 54.
Debbie was born Aug. 15, 1956, to Robert and Ruby Hoffman.
Debbie was a loving mother, sister and friend, who was quick to give a hug and share a laugh. She was cherished for her good sense of humor and affectionate heart.
She was preceded in death by her mother and father.
She is survived by her sons, Eric Henry (Lael) and Jason Henry (Erica); siblings, Kay Foster, Nora Lee Cook, Janie Foster, Joanie Rodriguez, Linda Barnes, Robin Barclay, and Bob Hoffman, along with countless other friends and relatives.
Debbie’s family is deeply appreciative of the dedicated professionals who made her journey one of dignity, peace and comfort.
Services will be held at the LDS church in Byron, Saturday, May 7, 2011, at 2 p.m.
Contributions can be made to the Billings Clinic Cancer Center in the name of Debbie Burrows, Billings Clinic Cancer Center at Billings Clinic Foundation PO Box 31031, Billings, MT 59107.
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POWELL, Wyo. — Deborah "Debbie" Ann Burrows, of Powell, passed away Wednesday, May 4, 2011, in Billings, surrounded by family. Debbie was born on Aug. 15, 1956, to Robert and Ruby Hoffman. Debbie was a loving mother, sister and friend, who was quick to give a hug and share a laugh. She was cherished for her good sense of humor and affectionate heart. She was preceded in death by her mother and father; and is survived by her sons, Eric Henry (Lael) and Jason Henry (Erica); siblings, Kay Foster, Nora Lee Cook, Janie Foster, Joanie Rodriguez, Linda Barnes, Robin Barclay and Bob Hoffman; along with countless other friends and relatives. Debbie's family is deeply appreciative of the dedicated professionals who made her journey one of dignity, peace and comfort. Services will be held at the LDS church in Byron, on Saturday, May 7, at 2 p.m. Memorials contributions can be made to the Billings Clinic Cancer Center in the name of Debbie Burrows. Billings Clinic Cancer Center at Billings Clinic Foundation, PO Box 31031, Billings, MT 59107.
GRAVE LOCATION: Block L Lot 6 Grave 1
Rae Marie Bassett
Born 19 June 1962, Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming
Parents Frances Alexander & Dan Bassett
Md Bill Shosten
Died 17 June 2011, Sheridan, Sheridan, Wyoming
Buried 21 June 2011, Tuesday cremationRae Marie Bassett
48 of sheridan, Wy died Friday, June 17, 2011 at Sheridan memorial Hospital , Kane Funeral Home is assistng with arrangements.Rae Marie Bassett was born June 19, 1962, to Dan Bassett and Frances Alexander Bassett of Byron. She was the fifth of five children.
She attended school in Byron, graduating in 1980 as an honor student. Marie worked at NEPECO as a bookkeeper for 10 years. She and her mom were sextons for the Byron and Penrose cemeteries for five years after her dad passed away.
Marie met the love of her life, Bill Shosten of Sheridan, and they were together for 23 years up until her death.
She was preceded in death by her father, Dan, her sister, Danise, grandparents Frank and Jean Alexander and Chance and Jacie Bassett, and many aunts, uncles and one nephew.
Marie is survived by her husband, Bill, her mother, Fran, sister Barb and husband Bob Acton of Cowley, brother Steve and wife Debbie Bassett of Lovell and brother Tom and wife Toni Bassett of Lovell and many nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews and many cousins.
She died suddenly June 17, 2011, in the Sheridan hospital of cancer. She is already missed too much to measure and the family is still all a little in shock.
Love you Rae Ree…your family.
GRAVE LOCATION: Block E Lot 11 Grave 3
WAR RECORD US NAVY
James Asa Lanham
born 24 Dec 1930, San Diego, San Diego, California
parents Jearell O Lanham and Lillie May Wicker
married Terrell "Terri" Till, June 1955
died 23 Sep 2011, Grand Junction, Mesa Colorado
buried 30 Sep 2011, Friday
Jim Lanham, 80, a former Ramona (CA) resident, passed away on September 23, 2011, at his home in Grand Junction, Colorado. He was born to Jearrel and Lillie May Lanham on December 24, 1930, in San Diego. Jim and his family moved to Ramona in the 1930s where he attended Ramona Schools. He graduated with the High School Class of 1948. After graduating he attended Chaffee Jr. College
He joined the U.S. Navy in March 1951 and was discharged in 1955. Following his military service, he attended San Diego State University, graduating in 1958. He later received a Masters Degree from Cal Western College.
In June of 1955 he married his classmate, Terri Till, also a Ramona girl. Jim coached and taught in the San Diego school system for almost 30 years.
During the period of 1961 to 1966, Jim and Terri adopted and raised four children. They moved to Grand Junction, CO, in 2001 after living in El Cajon for 35 years.
Jim is survived by his wife, Terri; sons, Robert and Scott; daughters, LeeAnn and Christin; 15 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and brother, Jerry of Ventura, CA.
A graveside service was held in Byron, WY, on September 30, 2011. A Memorial Service is planned for Saturday, October 22, 2011, at 11am at Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Church, 1701 Granite Hills Dr., El Cajon.
Published in the Ramona Sentinel on Oct. 20, 2011**************************************
James was born on December 24, 1930 and passed away on Friday, September 23, 2011.
James was a resident of Grand Junction, Colorado.
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James Asa Lanham, 80, of Grand Junction died Sept. 23. Interment and a graveside service will be held in Byron, Wyo., at a later date. Survivors include wife Terri, two sons, two daughters, one brother, 15 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. (Grand Junction Free Press)
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LANHAM, JAMES ASA Dec. 24, 1930 to Sept. 23, 2011 Survived by his wife Terrell of 53 years, brother Jerry, and four children, Robert, LeeAnn, Christin and Scott, 16 grandchildren and four great-grand-children. Services will be held Saturday, October 22, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. at LDS Church, 1701 Granite Hills Drive, El Cajon.
Published in San Diego Union-Tribune on October 16, 2011
GRAVE LOCATION: Block H Lot 7 Grave 5
Donald Dean Englert
Born 20 Apr 1946, Bridger, Carbon, Montana
Parents Ethel Nola Cable & Alfred Jess Englert
Married Ivy Wambeke 1966
Died 5 Jan 2012, Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming
Buried 10 Jan 2012, TuesdayDonald D. Englert
(April 20, 1946 - Jan. 5, 2012)Donald D. Englert died in Lovell, Jan. 5, 2012 of leukemia. He was 65.
Don was born April 20, 1946 in Bridger, Mont., the 11th child of Jess and Ethel Englert. The family moved to Byron when he was young.
He attended elementary and high school in Byron. He took a job working for Topographic Firm making maps around the Big Horn Basin. He married Ivy Wambeke in 1966. They had three children; Lisa, Tray, and Deanna.
Don began working for the U.S. Geological Survey in 1965, and he worked there for eight years. He then took a position with the State Engineers office, Water Resource Division in Sheridan. He worked in Water Resources for 32 years, retiring in 2003. He began his dream job of transporting RVs from manufacturers to dealerships.
He traveled all over the U.S. and Canada, logging 105,000 to 125,000 miles a year. In 2008 he actually retired, and spent the spring and summer in Wyoming and winters in Florida and Arizona. He recently moved to Lovell to be near his grandchildren.
He is survived by his wife Ivy, son Tray and wife Holly and four grandchildren, Dani, Kade, Kaylee, and Alex. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jess and Ethel, two daughters, Lisa and Deanna; four brothers, Ken, Alfred, Willard, and Gerald, and his two sisters, Beverly and Beatrice.
Services will be held on Tuesday, Jan. 10 at 11 a.m. at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Lovell. Burial will be in the Byron Cemetery.
Haskell Funeral Home of Lovell is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.haskellfuneralhome.com
GRAVE LOCATION: Block L Lot 10 Grave 4
Donald Elmer Goller
Born 27 August 1933, Havre, Montana
Son of Alice Marie Kurtz & Paul McDaniel Goller
Married: Rebecca Ruth Ferrell, 5 December 1953 Billings, Yellowstone, Montana
Died 24 April 2012, Powell, Park, Wyoming
Buried: 28 Apr 2012, SaturdayDonald E. Goller (August 27, 1933-April 24, 2012)
Well known Powell electrical contractor, Donald E. Goller, 78, died unexpectedly but peacefully sometime after noon, Tuesday April 24, 2012 in his office at home.
Don was born August 27, 1933 in Havre Montana to Paul McDaniel Goller and Alice Marie Kurtz. He joined older brother Vernon and was followed by younger brother Alan. His family lived on the Highline in Montana where his father taught school and when Don was 8 the family moved to Hardin Montana where he would complete his schooling.
On December 5, 1953 He married Rebecca Ruth Ferrell in Billings Montana. Before moving to Powell in 1965 they lived in Hardin, where Kenneth Glenn and Donna Marie were born, Stevensville where Linda Kaye was born and Scobey Montana. In Powell Don opened the Rip’s Shoes store which was in business for ten years. After closing the store he found his lifetime career starting as an apprentice electrician, then journeyman, which led to opening his own electrical business. He had just received a 30 year achievement award as Master Electrician from the State of Wyoming. He loved the electrical contracting business and the contractors he worked for but he especially loved the people and the ability to make their home a brighter place. He enjoyed traveling, four wheeling, fishing and entertaining family and friends at his cabin in the Beartooths.
Don is survived by his sweetheart and helper, Ruth, daughters Donna Goller and Linda (Mark) Lynn all of Powell, daughter-in-law Ruby of Hurricane Utah, brother Alan (Gayla) Goller of Tacoma Washington, sister-in-law Connie Goller of Cottonwood Heights Utah, 15 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Dr. Vernon Goller, son Kenneth G. Goller and sister-in-law Jacquelin Ferrell.
Services were held Saturday, April 28, 2012 and the burial was in the Byron cemetery. Don was a loving and doting husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, son and friend. He will be missed dearly by all that he left behind and greeted with joy by those who have gone on
GRAVE LOCATION: Block J Lot 4 Grave 5
Sidra Mangus Davis Goodman
born 12 Jan 1940, Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming
daughter of Leola Kocherhans and Clarence Raymand Mangus
Married 1) Brent Helm Davis, 18 Jul 1958, Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming (div)
Married 2) Mr. Goodman
Died 16 Jun 2012 Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming
Buried 18 Jun 2012, MondaySidra Mangus Davis
Jan. 12, 1940 –June 16, 2012
Sidra Mangus Davis died Saturday, June 16, 2012, at North Big Horn Hospital. She was surrounded by her children. She was 72 years old.
Sidra and her twin, Sandra, were born in Lovell on Jan. 12, 1940, to Clarence and Leola Mangus, joining a brother Ken and sisters Shirley and Garnet. Sylvia and John later joined the family.
Sidra grew up in Lovell, attending the Lovell schools. She loved being an LHS cheerleader and graduated from Lovell High School in 1958. Shortly after high school, she married Brent Davis on July 8, 1958. To this union was born three children: Brent Kirk, Michelle and Sandra Lyn. Together they lived in Washington, Wisconsin and Wyoming, finally settling in Anchorage, Alaska.
While living in Alaska, Sidra worked as an executive secretary at Debenham Electric for 17 years. She later moved down to the lower 48 to be “Granny” to her grandchildren, first in Las Vegas and then Salt Lake City. During her time in Salt Lake she became very interested in genealogy, completing 67 family history books for her family and friends. Sidra was kind, loving and always cared about others. She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in many positions, including Relief Society president.
She is survived by her three children, Brent Kirk (Barbara) of Cottage Grove, Minn., Michelle (Jim) Friedel of Las Vegas and Sandra Lyn (Jared) Turner of Mt. Juliet, Tenn.; nine grandchildren: Ryan, Jimmy, Craig, Kirk, Brooke, Bryn, Scotlyn, McKoy and Regan; two great-grandchildren, J.R. and Jack; sisters Garnet Sorenson and Sylvia Crosby; a brother, John Mangus, and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Leola Mangus; husband Brent; brothers Ken and Clarence Fay; sisters Shirley and Sandra and a grandson Gregory Brent Friedel.
Taken from the Lovell Chronicle
GRAVE LOCATION: Block D Lot 6 Grave 2
Tyler Kevin Hatch
Born: 11 Nov 2002, Durango, La Plata, Colorado
Parents Terri L Hartwell & Kevin M Hatch
Died 2 July 2012, Park county, Wyoming (drowned)
Buried 8 Aug 2012, WednesdayTyler Kevin Hatch, born to his proud parents, Kevin Meltiar Hatch and Terri Lyn Hartwell Hatch, entered this mortal existence November 11, 2002 in the beautiful city of Durango Colorado, where his parents were both students at Ft. Lewis College. One very excited sister, Haley Lyn Hatch, 18 months old, greeted him with so much love and enthusiasm. Later other loving sisters joined this happy family: Ashlin Elizabeth, Ali Alise, and Maiah Kate.
Tyler was a happy baby, content to sit and watch the activities of his busy family, until he was big enough to participate. He was always a thinker, a deep thinker, and seemed to learn rather easily. I hope Haley won’t mind me sharing this. She had just started Kindergarten and was kind of struggling with counting and reading her numbers sequentially. She and I were at the kitchen table trying different methods to help her learn these numbers and in order. I had written a grid out showing how numbers went in a pattern, and we tried counting again. She would start counting and would get stuck on whatever number, and Tyler who was 3 and sitting next to his dad on the couch in the living room, would say the next number. That happened with whatever number - 19, 35, 87. Tyler knew his numbers and that was just the beginning of his academic skills. Tyler learned to love to read, and last year, among many other books, he read every one of the books in the Warriors series by Erin Hunter. He told me I just needed to read those books because they were great! I esteemed his recommendation. Tyler loved to learn about new things and see new things. That characteristic has been evident throughout his mortal life. When he saw something new that he was excited about he would say, “Dad, you should come see this, it is soooo cool!”
Animals and the outdoors were fascinating for Tyler. I had the opportunity a few times to walk Tyler and Haley, with Ashlin and Ali accompanying us, to and from school when they lived in Chicago, we had to stop and look at every single spiderweb and nearby insects along that 4 block trek. It didn’t matter that we had checked them out in the morning, we had to see if anything had changed by afternoon. He and Ashlin were always looking for interesting species to capture. This continued when they moved back to Eagle Mountain and went on hikes on their spacious acreage. Keep in mind, 5 acres is huge if you moved there from a gated community in Chicago. Just days before Tyler left this world, he had helped his cousin Landon capture a big toad and a lizard in our yard. He also continued the work his sisters started of taming our 20 baby kittens. Among other things he enjoyed dogs, cats, and riding horses. He also enjoyed boating and learned to wakeboard with his uncles.
Tyler possessed several characteristics which surfaced again and again in the experiences and memories people shared. Tyler willingly did whatever chores or task someone asked him to do. Often Tyler was offered some monetary compensation for his work, but many times he refused to accept money for those things he did. It didn’t matter if it was shoveling manure, mowing the lawn, doing odd jobs, or helping care for younger cousins. He accepted the assignment and fulfilled it without complaining, and with mowing Paka’s lawn, he even did it enthusiastically! When Tyler did accept money for his work, he was frugal with it. He was saving for his mission, and for college. His genuine, selfless concern for others surfaced again and again. One time Uncle Joel was bemoaning his lack of finances to Kevin and Terri. A few minutes later, Tyler came out with his piggy bank, and offered his savings to help his uncle. Another time, cousin Landon turned 4, and Kevin and Terri’s family went to Joseph and Annie’s to help celebrate his birthday. Each of their children had made nice cards for Landon. Tyler had made his with a pocket on it, so that he could include two of his favorite armored knights as a gift for his cousin. For others, that may have been quite a sacrifice to give away some of their favorite playthings, but Tyler came up with the idea on his own, because he knew it would make another little boy very happy.
Another characteristic Tyler exhibited was his bravery. Last summer, at the age of 8, he did front flips off the front of Paka’s boat. Several years ago, his family went to Disney World. Brett shares, “We sent on the Jurassic Park ride. We knew Tyler liked dinosaurs so we thought Tyler should go on it. Terri said there was no way she was going to let Tyler ride this ride because it was too scary for kids. We tried to talk her into it, but she was firm. When we got off we looked for Tyler but didn’t see him. We turned around and sure enough he was on the Jurassic Park ride with Kevin. Turns out he rode it three more times.”
We are thrilled Tyler ended up loving to play baseball this season, after sitting out last year with a broken arm, and his first team experience with tee ball in our community two years ago was not that great. I don’t think it was the sport Tyler struggled with. It had more to do with the very bossy girl who played 1st base and thought she knew more about every position, etc. than the entire rest of the team put together. That anxiety led Ashlin and Tyler to hide in the hills behind our house to keep him from going to practice. So thank you coaches, teammates, and fans of the Mariners, for helping him love to play baseball. I understand that this season he got a hit and could have run to 3rd base, but chose to slide in at 2nd instead. I think he stole to get to 3rd. Then his teammate hit a ball clear into the outfield. Tyler could have walked in, but he took off for home plate. When he got there he slid into home even though the ball was still in the outfield. Then, as if celebrating, he just laid back savoring his small victory. He stayed there so long, living up the moment that his family had to yell to him to get up as a runner was running in. He was so happy that he got to slide home.
Tyler was developing other new talents. He was learning to play the piano. He enjoyed that, and was picking it up quickly. At our recent family reunion Tyler surprised us by hanging from the basketball hoop in the game room. He had some nice hops to be able to get up there!
Tyler loved to eat. His mom is a great cook, so he has learned to appreciate good food, and to express that appreciation. He was eating crepes at Angela’s and Troy’s. They had made a delicious fruit sauce to go on them that Tyler just loved. Even though he ate about 10 crepes, after almost every bite, he said, “This is sooooooo good!” Then he added, “My mom should get this recipe.” One of the things Tyler looked forward to at our family reunion was the fact, that if a person wanted to, there is always enough yummy food that a person could basically eat nonstop if they desired. He desired, and was excited for the challenge.
Patience is another of Tyler’s virtues. He was patient with his sisters, and even with their teasing. Several of us have been recently blessed with the privilege of watching how genuinely patient and good Tyler was with all of his cousins, keeping them entertained by talking to them and making them laugh, swinging them, building lego creations, and being very best buds with Hyrum and Dawson. In fact, as they were traveling to the South Fork trail head, early the morning of July 2nd, Shanell looked into her rearview mirror at those three boys together in her back seat and marveled at how well they got along, never any quarreling, just the very best of friends.
Tyler loved the hunting trip he went on with his dad, papa, uncle and cousins last fall. But he gave up one afternoon of going out on the horses to stay in camp to keep his Papa Don company. That’s when Papa Don taught him how to tie a Terk’s Knot to use as a slide for his scout scarf.
Tyler esteemed hanging out with the guys, with his dad, grandpas, uncles and cousins. He loved shooting his BB gun, watching sports, fishing, hunting, playing basketball, etc. No matter the activity, it was just obvious that Tyler loved his quality “Dad Time”. Even though he loved doing the guy things, it was obvious he loved his mom, and his sisters. He disposition has always been gentle, kind, and sensitive, even as he tried to act like a tough guy.
I cherish the vision of things through the eyes of children. Yesterday Ali told me that Tyler was in heaven, and probably riding her horse, Starlight that died the 4th of July. Maiah told me Tyler must be playing basketball with Heavenly Father and Jesus. What a team to play on! And they both assured me that Tyler didn’t have to ask Mom’s permission to visit his friends or to do anything he wanted to do. He could just do it.
Tyler left this mortal life on July 2, 2012, being in the outdoors he loved with people he loved. In 9 short years, Tyler has made a huge impact in so many lives. I hope that one of the lessons we learn from his example is his love of life and his God-given attribute of expressing appreciation for the good things we learn and enjoy in life. He displayed that “attitude of gratitude” frequently and repeatedly. Before going on this family pack trip, it was I who was praying that I would be a good example for my grandchildren, focusing on the good things that would be part of this vacation, rather than on the inconveniences of lack of modern day plumbing, sleeping on the ground, etc. All I really needed to do was to follow Tyler’s example of being appreciative, appreciative of being with people I love, appreciative of the beautiful outdoors, and the creatures in it, appreciative for seeing and learning new things. Hopefully we can all envision him with new and improved knowledge of ways to see and do things we can only imagine, as he says, “Mom, Dad, you should come see this. This is soooooo cool.”
GRAVE LOCATION: Block I Lot 13 Grave 3
Don Roger "Rog" Snyder
Born 8 Dec 1922, Grass Creek, Hot Springs, Wyoming
Parents Lulu Rogers and Don Snyder
Married
Married Lois
Died 21 Sep 2012, Powell, Park, Wyoming
Buried 24 Sep 2012 Monday crematedDon Roger "Rog" Snyder, of Byron, Wyoming passed away peacefully on September 21, 2012 in Powell, Wyoming Nursing Home at the age of 89. He was born December 8, 1922 in Grass Creek, Wyoming. Rog graduated from Byron High School in 1941. After graduation, he relocated to Southern California to work in the defense industry to help support the war effort. After the war, he ventured back to his beloved Wyoming where he worked in various positions in the oil fields throughout Wyoming and Colorado. He returned to Byron in 1964 and retired in 1987. Rog is survived by his wife Lois of 46 years and their daughter Gene Marie, and his children, Donna (Larry) Roberts of Spokane, Washington; Kim (Jan) Snyder of Glendale, Arizona; LouAnn Brovick (Brett Lies) of Maple Grove, Minnesota; Lesley (Jim) Bring of Galesburg, North Dakota; Tracy (Jim) Stenerson of Fargo, North Dakota; and Kirk (Betty) Snyder of Lovell, Wyoming. Rog is also survived by his nephew Jon (Beri) Brown of Evanston, Wyoming; 12 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. He loved his children and grandchildren very much. Rog loved to fish and tell stories of his adventures in pursuit of the big one that got away. He had a multitude of fishing buddies that he loved to fish with. No trip to the lake was without a story of some kind which he would gladly share with you. Rog was known for his humor and quick wit. Memorial Service will be held at United Methodist Church in Lovell, Wyoming, at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, September 24, 2012. Interment will follow immediately after the service at the Byron Cemetery.
GRAVE LOCATION: Block M Lot 2 Grave 4
Myrna Beth McArthur Jensen
Born 10 Jan 1934, Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming
Parents Zilla Harris and Heber McArthur
Married Richard Wirth Jensen, 10 July 1953, Idaho Falls Temple, Idaho Falls, Bonneville, Idaho
Died 14 Oct 2012, Billings, Yellowstone, Montana
Buried 20 Oct 2012, Saturday
Myrna Jensen was born in Lovell, Wyoming, on January 10, 1934. She was the third child of Heber McArthur and Zilla Harris McArthur. She grew up in Lovell and married Richard Wirth Jensen from Byron, Wyoming in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple on July 10, 1953. With the exception of living a short time in Salt Lake City, Utah, Laramie and Ten Sleep, Wyoming, she lived her life in Byron, Wyoming.Myrna took advantage of the opportunity for further education with her husband and then six children and returned to the University of Wyoming to attain her Bachelor of Library Science degree. She then enjoyed being the librarian for Rocky Mountain High School.
Myrna was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She served in many callings, and was noted for her contributions to music and teaching, while raising her family. She enjoyed playing the piano and accompanying others, classical music, history, genealogy, word games and puzzles, gardening and growing flowers. She cooked and canned for a large family and made excellent cinnamon rolls and bread. She will be missed for her kindly, accepting and gentle nature. She did not judge or offend anyone and had many friends.
Myrna is survived by her husband of nearly 60 years, Richard W. Jensen. Her seven children include
Jan Brinkerhoff (Bart) of Powell, WY, Sue Decker (Don) of Pearland TX, Kaye George (Arley) of Cody, WY, Heber Jensen (Eileen) of Burlington, WY, Alma Christiansen (Philip) of St. Cloud, MN, Renee Jensen of Byron, WY and Richard Mac Jensen (Veronica) of Boden, Sweden. She is also survived by 32 grandchildren, 20 great grandchildren, numerous dear nieces and nephews, her sister Belva Hanson, brother Newell McArthur (Connie) and sister-in-law Arden McArthur Brailsford (Blaine). She is preceded in death by her parents Heber and Zilla McArthur, brother Dean McArthur, and grandson Aaron Brinkerhoff.Services will be held Saturday October 20, 2012 at 10 am at the Byron LDS Chapel. Burial will be in the Byron Cemetery.
GRAVE LOCATION: Block G Lot 4 Grave 22a
War Record: Korean War PVT US Army
Edward Pryde
Born 23 Feb 1925, Byron, Big Horn, Wyoming
parents Vida Dorothy Madsen and Adam Pryde
married Mrs. Harriet Elizabeth Fetzer Heny, 10 July 1974, Powell, Park, Wyoming
died 17 Jan 2013, Billings, Big Horn, Wyoming
buried 25 Jan 2013, FridayLOVELL, Wyo. — Edward Pryde, 87, of Lovell, died on Thursday, Jan. 17, 2013, at the Billings Clinic in Billings.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, Jan. 25, at 10 a.m. at Haskell Funeral Home. Interment of cremains will take place in the Byron cemetery.
***************Edward Pryde, son of Vida and Adam Pryde, passed away at the Billings Clinic on January 17, 2013 after having two heart attacks. Ed was born in Byron, Wyoming on February 23, 1925. He lived most of his life in the Big Horn Basin. Ed joined the Army in 1951 during the Korean War, but after a few months of serving was given a medical discharge. He worked for Clarence Mangus, driving truck for many years. He also worked around Lovell and Byron doing farm work. For a time, he worked in Cody at Husky Oil. Ed was married in 1974 to Harriet Heny and they resided in Powell and Cody. Ed leaves to mourn his death a daughter, Pamela Pryde of Denver, Colorado; one grandchild and 7 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Mary Jean Corbridge and Dorothy Braug of Denver, Colorado.
GRAVE LOCATION: Block J Lot 2 Grave 1A
Susan Kaye Sessions Berg
Born 11 May 1947, Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming
Daughter of Velma Kendall and Alvin Howard Sessions
Married Wayne J Berg, 11 Feb 1975, Lewiston, Nez Perce, Idaho
Died 27 Jan 2013, Nampa, Canyon, Idaho
Buried 8 June 2013 Sat crematedSusan Kaye Sessions Berg May 11, 1947 - January 27, 2013
Susan Kaye Berg, 65, of Nampa, died Jan. 27, 2013 of esophageal cancer. She was born May 11, 1947 in Lovell, Wyoming to Alvin Howard and Velma Sessions. She was the oldest of 9 children. She had 4 sisters and 4 brothers. She loved reading and doing word finds. She found great joy in spending time with her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and a grandson Wesley Berg. She is survived by her husband Wayne Berg of Nampa and her children Diane Berg (Caldwell, Idaho, her daughter Ruth Berg and son Wayne P. Berg, both of Lewiston, Idaho. In lieu of flowers and gifts, we are asking that donations be sent to Zeyer Funeral Chapel to help with funeral costs. Memorial service will be Saturday, February 2, 2013 at 11am at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Canyon St. Building. Published in Idaho Press Tribune on January 29, 2013Children: Diane Susan Berg Ruth Ann Berg Wayne Peter Berg
GRAVE LOCATION: Block L Lot 16 Grave 7
Bette Jane Lee Bovee
born 25 Mar 1922 in Ohio
parents Bessie and Merle Lee
married Mr. Bovee
died 30 Dec 2012 cremated, resident of LaConner, Washington
buried 9 July 2013, Tuesday
GRAVE LOCATION: Block A Lot 14 Grave 6
Ervin Wayne "Lucky" Andrews
born 28 Mar 1962, Park County, Wyoming
Parents Georgena R. Lilndsay & Ervin Floyd Andrews
married Julie Ann Martin, 4 Dec 1999, Spokane, Washington
died 14 Aug 2013, Powell, Park, Wyoming
buried 24 Aug 2013 SatErvin Wayne "Lucky" Andrews died at home in Powell on Wednesday, Aug. 14, 2013. He was 51.
Wayne was born between Cody and Meeteetse on March 28, 1962, to Georgena R. (Lindsay) and Ervin F. Andrews.
He married Julie Ann Martin on Dec. 4, 1999, in Spokane, Wash. The couple made their home in Powell.
Wayne worked as a computer tech and attended the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
He was preceded in death by his father Ervin.
Wayne is survived by his wife Julie; mother Georgena; sons James R. Andrews, Josh Andrews and Kalvin McPherson; daughter Briana Anderson; brother James E. Andrews; sisters Jeanna Andrews Pendleton and Beverly Andrews King.Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, at the LDS Church at 525 W. Seventh St. in Powell. The funeral will be preceded by a 9 a.m. visitation at the church.
Thompson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
GRAVE LOCATION: Block A Lot 4 Grave 11
Faye A. Baker Olson
Born 8 Aug 1936, Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
Parents Mary Allred & Roscoe P. Baker
married Robert D. Olson, 20 Jun 1959, Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California
died 4 Sep 2013, Cody, Park, Wyoming
buried 9 Sep 2013, MondayFaye A. Olson died Sept. 4, 2013, at her home in Cody after a courageous two-year battle with pancreatic cancer.
Faye was the first of four children born to Roscoe P. Baker and Mary Allred Baker in Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada. Roscoe was a U.S. citizen who immigrated to Raymond, Alberta, with his parents and brothers. Faye had dual citizenship in Canada and the U.S.
As a young child, Faye attended a country school near Raymond. Because of health problems Roscoe moved his young family to British Columbia when Faye was 10. She attended schools in Langley Prairie, Cloverdale and White Rock until she was 16. At that time Roscoe moved the family to Glendora, Calif.
In Glendora, Faye attended Citrus High School, graduating in 1954. She went on to Mount Sac and Citrus Junior College and received an Associate in Arts degree in 1956. While there she was involved in student government and was a cheerleader.
Faye worked for a time at Aero Jet General to save money for school. Then in 1957 she moved to Provo, Utah, to attend Brigham Young University.
In fall 1958, while a cheerleader at BYU, she met Bob Olson who was on the football team. That October, Faye was selected as Homecoming Queen, and in December that year Bob and Faye became engaged.
Faye graduated in spring 1959 with a degree in office management. Following graduation, she married Bob on June 20, 1959, in the LDS Temple in Los Angeles.
Faye worked at the Bank of Laramie and University of Wyoming to help Bob through law school. She gave birth to her first two children, Jim and Suzanne, during this time.
After finishing law school the couple spent two years in Washington, D.C., before settling in Cody to raise their family. When they returned to Cody, Faye was pregnant with their third child, Darin. Their fourth and last child, Danelle, was born seven years later.
In the 48 years Faye lived in Cody she had several professional positions and was active in the LDS church and the community.
Faye is survived by her husband of 54 years Robert Dan Olson, her 100-year-old mother Mary Baker Walker, brothers Philip (Karen) Baker and Dwight (Diane) Baker, sister Shirley Perkins, children James (Amy) Olson, Suzanne (Scott) Shields, Darin (Athsole) Olson and Danelle (Paul) Axthelm, 13 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 9, with a viewing at 9:30 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Stake Center.
An online memorial is available at ballardfh.com <http://ballardfh.com/>.Wednesday, September 4, 2013 Cody Enterprise
GRAVE LOCATION: Block C Lot 9 Grave 6
WAR RECORD: US ARMY
Wray Thomas Exley
Born 17 Feb 1929, Douglas, Converse, Wyoming
parents Jenny Lovett and Elton John Exley
married Pauline Hrono, 1955 in Boston, Massachusetts
married Lenora Eloise Brown, 1976 in Douglas, Converse, Wyoming
Died 12 Feb 2014, Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming
Buried 15 Feb 2014, Saturday
Wray Thomas Exley, 84, of Byron died at North Big Horn Hospital in Lovell on Feb. 12, 2014, following a long struggle with cancer.Wray was born on Feb. 17, 1929, in Douglas, a son of Jenny (Lovett) and Elton John Exley. He was raised on a ranch near Douglas and graduated from Converse County High School.
He then entered the U.S. Army, where he served four years. In 1955, he married Pauline Hrono in Boston, while stationed there. Following his discharge, the couple returned to Douglas, where he was a rancher. In 1968, the family moved to Worland.
He and his first wife later divorced, and he married Lenora Eloise Brown in 1976 in Douglas.
Wray worked for Holly Sugar Co. for 18 years. He also worked in the oilfields on work-over rigs, and was employed by the Wyoming State Boys School. In 1985, the family moved back to Douglas for a year, and then returned to Worland.
He next worked as a manager for Koch Hog Production at Lovell and moved his family to Byron in 1988. He also worked for Western Sugar during the winter campaigns and was self-employed as a rancher on his own place during the summer months. He irrigated his own place, raised sheep and cows, and also worked for other farmers on their irrigation. Wray was also an auctioneer and worked for several other auctioneers in the area when they needed the extra help.
He was a collector of everything: cars, guns, metal toys and books, which he loved to read. He also enjoyed hunting.
He was preceded in death by his three brothers and his parents.
Wray is survived by his wife Eloise Exley of Byron; his sons Thomas Wray Exley and Charles Exley of Fort Worth, Earl (Karla) Krei of Cheyenne, Otis (Janina) Krei of Byron and Rob Exley of Cowley; his daughters Pauline “Penny” (Cary) Exley-Kemp of Fort Worth, Elizabeth Hawronski of Lubbock and Lorna (Guy) Parent of Byron. He is also survived by 25 grandchildren and 34 great-grandchildren.
The funeral service was held at the LDS Church in Byron on Saturday, Feb. 15. Burial followed at the Byron Cemetery.
Veile Mortuary of Worland assisted the family with the arrangements.
GRAVE LOCATION: Block E Lot 7 Grave 2
Melvin Joseph Asay
Born 20 Sep 1949, Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming
Parents Florence Richeson and H. Clifton Asay
Married
Died 3 June 2014, Nashville, Davidson, Tennesee
Buried 21 June 2014 Saturday, cremationMelvin Joseph Asay of Clarksville, Tenn., died in Nashville after a very short illness on June 3, 2014. He was 64.
He was born in Lovell on Sept. 20, 1949. Melvin grew up in Byron and graduated from Byron High School.
Melvin loved his family and friends very much and was very loved by them all. Affectionately known to many of his friends and grandchildren as "cowboy" or "the old cowboy," Melvin will be missed by all.
Melvin was preceded in death by his parents, H. Clifton and Florence Richeson Asay, brother David, sister Julie Asay Collings and granddaughter Kylie Grace.
Melvin is survived by his children: Cory, Amy Asay Davis (Terrence), Dusty (Tanaya) and Hilary Asay LaFord. He is also survived by his 11 grandchildren: Austin Alford, Tyler Asay, Sierra Salinas, Landon Asay, Rian Beckley, Connor Asay, Jeffrey LaFord, Jazmyn Keller, Caelan Asay, Dakoda LaFord and Charles Asay.
Melvin is also survived by brothers and sisters: Kathleen Asay Bartlett (Henry), Stephen (Christy), Elna Asay Shoji, Adell Asay Woolf, Susan Asay Mathis (Harvey), Donald (Marilyn) and Thomas.
Services will be held Saturday, June 21, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Byron at 1 p.m.
Memorial donations can be made to the Wounded Warrior Project in memory of Melvin J. Asay. Visit woundedwarriorproject.org for more information.
GRAVE LOCATION: Block K Llot 16 Grave 5
War Record: US NAVY
Donald Hague Paxton
born 23 Feb 1926, Buffalo, Johnson, Wyoming
son of Catherine Fenton & Hague Huffman Paxton
married 1) Mary Kraft, in Sheridan
married 2) Mrs. Bertha Harvey, 26 Jan 1972 in Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming
died 26 July 2014, Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming
buried 31 July 2014, ThursdayDonald Hague Paxton, 88, of Cowley, died July 26, 2014 at North Big Horn Hospital in Lovell. He had been a recent resident of New Horizons Care Center.
Donald was born February 23, 1926 in Buffalo, Wyoming the son of Hague and Kate Paxton. In 1944, at the age of 17, Donald left high school and joined the United States Navy. While serving in the Navy he acquired his skills as an electrician. In 1946 Donald left the military and returned to Sheridan where he returned to Sheridan High School graduating in 1947. Following graduation, Donald began working as an electrician in Sheridan.
Donald married Mary Kraft in Sheridan and the couple had three children, Freta, John, and Cindy. With his family, Donald moved to Byron, Wyoming where he opened D & M Electric. Donald operated his business for over 30 years. Donald and Mary later divorced.
Donald married Bertha Harvey on January 26, 1972 in Lovell. Donald later sold D & M Electric and retired. Donald and Bertha spent many summers working for Joe and Iris Bassett on their guest ranch. Don did handiwork and Bertha cooked. Donald loved being on the ranch.
Donald enjoyed working and being outside. He loved fishing and hunting, especially bow hunting. Donald loved dogs and always had a sidekick by his recliner. He also adopted two wild mustangs which he broke and trained.
Donald and Bertha lived in Byron until 2002 when they moved to Cowley. During his later life in Cowley, Donald enjoyed gardening. He raised vegetables, strawberries, and raspberries.
Donald is survived by his wife Bertha of Cowley; son John (Diane) Paxton of Lovell; daughters Freta (Alex) Watko of Walla Walla, Washington and Cindy Merkling of Fairbanks, Alaska; sister Maxine Shoston of Sheridan; step-daughter Yvonne (Robert) Hing of Laramie and step-son Jack Harvey of Cowley; 17 grandchildren and 35 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters, Mel Francis and Charlotte Paxton; and two step-sons, James Harvey and Glen Harvey.
Funeral Services will be Thursday, July 31, 2014 at 2:00 p.m. at the Byron LDS Church. Visitation will be at 1:00 p.m. at the church. Burial will be in the Byron Cemetery.
GRAVE LOCATION: Block A Lot 16 Grave 2
April LaRee Wirth Hornbeck
born 6 April 1967, Provo, Provo, Utah
parents Elaine Enes and Steve Wirth
Married Kurtis Hornbeck
Died 20 Aug 2014, Portland, Multnomah, Oregon
Buried 30 Aug 2014, Saturday,(April 6, 1967 - Aug. 20, 2014)
April LaRee Wirth Hornbeck, lovingly known as Grape Ape to her sisters, died at the young age of 47 on Aug. 20, 2014, in Portland, Ore.
April was born on April 6, 1967, to Steve and Elaine Wirth. She grew up in Wyoming with three sisters: Maylee, Laurel and Sarah. She graduated from Riverton High School and went on to Ricks College, where she met her eternal companion, Kurtis Hornbeck. They were married in the Seattle temple.
She spent most of her married life in Klamath Falls, Ore., where she served in numerous callings in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
April was a devoted mother not only to her own children but to others as well. She had an incredible sense of humor and always made people laugh, even during her last days on earth.
April suffered from a rare lung disease (pulmonary capillary hemangeotitus) all her life and received a double lung transplant in October 2011. After a long struggle of healing, she had the opportunity to be a grandma to two beautiful grandchildren.
The family is eternally grateful to the lung donor for allowing them to have her for almost three more years. She enjoyed the short time she had to live without the aid of oxygen and the joy of being able to do things with her family that she had not been able to do before.
April is survived by her loving and devoted husband Kurtis and five children: Kaylee (Stephane) Couturier of Klamath Falls, Ore., Nickole (Kole) Richmond of Greybull, Heidi Kennon and Holly Hornbeck of Klamath Falls. Also surviving are two grandchildren, Matthias and Melody Couturier; her parents Steve and Elaine Wirth of Wapiti; sisters Maylee (Kent) Lemon of Lake Shore, Utah; and Laurel (Daren) Anderson of Orem, Utah; 31 loving nieces and nephews and many other extended family members.
April was preceded in death by her sister Sarah, who died in 2010 from the same lung disease as April; her father-in-law Gary Hornbeck; grandparents Margaret and Jim Wirth and Ken and Elizabeth Enes and numerous other loved ones.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30, in the Byron LDS Chapel with burial to follow at the Byron Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services in the Relief Society Room.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home in Powell.
Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.thompsonfuneral.net or to P.O. Box 807 Powell, WY, 82435.
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April LaRee Wirth Hornbeck
(April 6, 1967 - Aug. 20, 2014)April LaRee Wirth Hornbeck died on Aug. 20, 2014, in Portland, Ore. She was 47.
Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 30, in the Byron LDS Chapel with burial to follow at the Byron Cemetery. Visitation will be one hour prior to the services in the Relief Society Room.
A full obituary will be published in Thursday’s edition.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home in Powell.
Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.thompsonfuneral.net or to P.O. Box 807 Powell, WY, 82435.
*********************************************April passed away August 20, 2014 at the Oregon Health Science University in Portland, Oregon. April was born April 6, 1967 and was 47 at the time of her passing. Services are pending at this time and arrangements are under the direction of Anderson's Tribute Center (Funerals • Receptions • Cremations) 1401 Belmont Avenue, Hood River, Oregon 97031. Please visit www.AndersonsTributeCenter.com to leave a note of condolence for family.
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GRAVE LOCATION: Block A Lot 16 Grave 1
Iris Bookout
died 6 Aug 1996
cremation
GRAVE LOCATION: Block A Lot 5 Grave 6
Edwin Jennings NeVille
born: 22 Oct 1915, Byron, Big Horn, Wyoming
son of Carrie Hatch and Leo Jennings NeVille
Married Geraldine "Jeri" Pryde
Died 29 April 2015, Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming
Buried 4 May 2015 MondayEdwin Jennings NeVille of Byron, Wyoming passed away on April 29, 2015, in the New Horizons Care Center, Lovell Wyoming. Ed was 99 years, 6 months. He lived well and enjoyed life.
Ed and his wife, Geraldine “Jeri” Pryde NeVille, 97, were married over 81 years ago. Jeri still lives in the home she and Ed built and remodeled several times as they raised their family in Byron. They were the longest married couple in the United States in 2015. He is survived by his wife and their three children, Edwin Denney NeVille (Linda) of Byron, Wyoming, Wallace Jennings NeVille (Shirley) of Vallejo, California and Cody Marie Mazuran (Michael) of Holiday, Utah. Ed and Jeri have 18 grandchildren and 48 great grandchildren.
Both Ed and Jeri were born and raised in Byron. Ed was the fourth child born to Leo Jennings NeVille and Carrie Hatch NeVille. Ed had five siblings, brother Leo Jennings NeVille, sisters Sigrid Crandall, Jessie Lewis, Esther Tippets and Eloise Jones. He was the last surviving member of his family.
Ed spent his life working in the oil fields of Wyoming, Colorado, Montana and Utah. He was expert in the field and made many friends as a roughneck, driller and tool pusher for R. L. Manning Drilling Company. He was invited several times to move his family to Casper and work out of the main offices, but declined so he could keep his family in Byron.
Because of his genuine concern for their well-being, his hired hands were loyal and wanted to work on his crews. Ed’s leadership was coupled with friendship and an interesting collection of hobbies, including knapping authentic-looking arrowheads and studying the stars from remote drilling locations and his backyard. Companies tried twice to hire Ed, giving him high paying assignments overseas which he declined again so he could keep his family in Byron. He served for a while as Mayor of Byron and felt it an honor because his father and grandfather were original settlers of the community. Ed had deep feelings for his hometown.
Ed was a member of the LDS Church and served in many callings. He was appreciated in the community and by all who worked with him during his years of employment in the oil fields. Ed was interesting to talk with as he shared his deep interests on many different subjects. Several youth in the community helped and enjoyed his interest in building and launching rockets. He seemed to enjoy and anticipate that things would wear out, break down and need fixing. His positive attitude and sense of humor were woven through all his stories and teaching opportunities. He will be greatly missed.
Our family would like to extend a very special thanks to all of the healthcare employees of the New Horizons Care Center and the North Big Horn Hospital in Lovell for the special care and friendship extended to Dad for the last three and a half years. He called the center his home and thought of you as family and friends. We are deeply grateful for the care and comfort you have given him. Thank you.
Services for Ed were held in the Byron LDS Chapel on May 4, 2015 with Bishop Bret George officiating. Interment was at the Byron Cemetery.
GRAVE LOCATION: Block A Lot 13 Grave 8
Virginia Rae Lindsay Madsen
born 11 Sep 1934, Byron, Big Horn, Wyoming
daughter of Virginia McLemore and James Willard Lindsay
married Walter Thomas Rayno, 21 Sep 1956, Glendora, California
married Neil LeRoy Madsen Dudley, 6 Feb 1958, Las Vegas, Clark, Nevada
died 2 May 2015, Byron, Big Horn, Wyoming
buried 9 May 2015 SaturdayVirginia Rae (Lindsay) Madsen died peacefully at the age of 80 on Saturday, May 2, 2015, in Byron after a period of declining health. She was surrounded by a loving family upon her death.
Virginia was born in Byron on Sept. 11, 1934. Her parents were James Willard Lindsay and Virginia McLemore, of Byron and Lovell. She also had Mormon pioneer ancestors who helped settle the Bryon area of the Big Horn Basin in the early 1900s.
During her early stage of life, she grew up living in Byron. She became a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints when she was baptized in Byron on Jan. 2, 1944. She remained an active member of the church most of her life, and even in recent years was still attending the temple where she was living in the Clovis/Fresno, Calif., area. In 1950, after she turned 15, she moved with her older brother James Thomas Lindsay to live and be near her mother, Virginia, who had moved to the Los Angeles area in Southern California during World War II.
In the following years, Virginia married several times, and as a result had four children between the years 1954 and 1961. Her longest marriage was with Neil L. Madsen, also from Byron, whom she was married to from 1958 to 1972. Neil proceeded her in death in 1993.
She continued to live in California nearly all of the rest of her life, both in Southern California and in northern areas of the state. During many of her younger years while living in Southern California, Virginia worked in the cleaning business from the 1960s to the 1990s. She became a grandmother of 13 grandkids and the great-grandmother of 23 great-grandkids.
In March 2015, due to declining heath, Virginia moved from Clovis, Calif., to Byron to stay with family, and to also come back to the area in which she was born and grew up.
She is survived by some of her siblings who are still living: Francis Ann (Madsen) Towl, Jean (Lindsay) Andrews and Terry Wolf. She is survived by her four adult children, David Madsen, Catherine Diane (Madsen) Kahn, Allen Madsen and Brian Madsen.
Her funeral services will be held on Saturday May 9, 2015, at 10 a.m. in the LDS Church in Byron. The burial services will be held following the funeral services in the Byron Cemetery.
GRAVE LOCATION: Block H Lot 13 Grave 4
Lyle Edwin Sessions
born 1 Sep 1934, Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming
son of Evelyn Beck and Merlin Sessions
married Donna Mae Negro, 25 Oct 1957, Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming
died 11 May 2015, Casper, Natrona, Wyoming
buried 16 Sep 2015, SaturdayA Celebration of Life for Lyle Edwin Sessions will begin with a Visitation on Thursday, May 14, 2015, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the Bustard’s Funeral Home. A Viewing will be held on Friday, May 15, 2015, from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m. prior to the Service at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Chapel at 2627 E. 7th St., Casper. Interment will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 16, 2015, at the Byron Cemetery, Byron, WY.
He passed away from this life, surrounded by loved ones, on May 11, 2015, at the Wyoming Medical Center in Casper, Wyoming, at the age of 75 years.
He was born September 1st, 1939, to loving parents, Merlin and Evelyn (Beck) Sessions in Lovell, WY. He was second of seven children.
Lyle married his high school sweetheart, Donna Mae Negro on October 25, 1957 in Lovell, WY. Out of this union, four sons and one daughter were brought into this world.
Shortly, after their marriage they moved to Moorcroft where he went to work in the uranium mines at Carlisle, WY. He loved to work and devoted to his remaining career working in the oil industry for Belle Fourche Pipeline, through the 49 years of service he advanced within the company starting as a field gauger at Rocky Point and finishing as Pipeline Superintendent based out of Casper. After his retirement, he continued as a consultant to Belle Fourche until his passing.
Lyle’s greatest love was to his family and close friends. He loved spending time with them hunting, fishing, and camping. He was the foundation of his family. Everyone will remember his unique sense of humor, great wisdom, kind and loving heart, generous actions, and homemade jerky. He loved tinkering in the garage, rebuilding engines and creating knives.
Lyle is survived by his wife, Donna; four sons James (Yvette), Charles (Connie), Mike, Mark and daughter Lynn Jackson (Christopher); brothers, Larry and Terry Sessions and sisters; Linda Locke and Carol Bethea; 17 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Merlin and Evelyn Sessions; a brother Dennis and sister Janice Savage; and grandson Lyle Sessions.
Kane Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.
GRAVE LOCATION: Block D Lot 8 Grave 1A
Willard "Bill" Dewayne Dausman
born 9 April 1932, Oswego ,Kosciusko, Indiana
parents Martha P Hapner and Vern Dausman
married Nancy Joan Helminger
married 5 May 1983, Mrs. Wilma L "Pinky" Stump Jones Baker
died 26 Sep 2015, Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming
buried 28 Sep 2015, Monday crematedWillard (Bill) Dausman passed away peacefully on Sept. 26th, 2015 in Lovell, Wyoming at the age of 83.
Bill is survived by his brothers, Jetty Dausman and Everett Dausman both of Leesburg, Indiana; His children, Dan (Meg) Dausman, Pierceton, IN; Kathy Cahill, Pierceton, IN; Dave (Carrie) Dausman, Lovell, WY; Jay (Elizabeth) Dausman, Pierceton, IN and his step-children Val (Bruce) Sweetheimer, Pierceton, IN; Ray (Deb Smith) Jones, North Manchester, IN; Lynnette (Willie) Ream, North Webster, IN; Bart (Dawn) Jones, Pierceton, IN; Lori (Doug) Greene, Syracuse, IN; and Melanie Burkett, Pierceton, IN; Thirty Grandkids and several Great Grandkids. He is preceded in death by his wife Wilma, brother Glen, sister Lois, and son Allen.
Bill was born on April 9th, 1932 in Oswego, Indiana to Vern and Martha Dausman. He married Wilma May 5th, 1983. Bill began his working life designing and building mobile home parks including Lake Estates in Indiana. Later in life he was employed by Zimmer, Inc. where he worked in research and development.
Bill was an accomplished horseman and longtime member of the American Quarter Horse Association. He passed on his talent and love of horses to his children and grandchildren. He was a patient and hardworking man that was always the first to volunteer a helping hand.
A grave side memorial was held Sept. 28th 2015 in Byron, Wyoming, and a memorial service will be scheduled at a later date in Indiana.
GRAVE LOCATION: Block A Lot 8 Grave 2
Gloria June Knutson Lindsay
Born 23 Oct 1932 Cooperstown, Griggs, North Dakota
Parents Hattie Marie "Goldie" Arndt and Otis Knutson
Married James E. Lindsay, 21 June 1961, Powell, Park, Wyoming
Died 26 Oct 2012, Dickinson, Stark, North Dakota
Buried crematedGloria J. Lindsay, 80, Dickinson, passed away on Friday, Oct. 26, 2012, at St. Joseph's Hospital & Health Center, Dickinson.
A memorial service for Gloria will be at 4 p.m. Friday, Nov. 2, at Ladbury Funeral Service, Dickinson, with her son-in-law, Dennis Craig, presiding. Visitation will be from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. Friday at Ladbury Funeral Service.
Gloria June Knutson was born Oct. 23, 1932, in Cooperstown, N.D., the daughter of Otis and Hattie Marie "Goldie" (Arndt) Knutson. She was raised and educated in Cooperstown, graduating from Cooperstown High School.
Gloria married James E. Lindsay on June 21, 1961, in Powell, Wyo. They have lived in Wyoming and Washington prior to moving to Dickinson, where they have made their home for the past several years. She enjoyed working with ceramics, gardening, and especially spending time with her family.
Gloria is survived by her husband, James; four children, Linda Camara, Dickinson, Lana (Dennis) Craig, Laramie, Wyo., Darrel (Chris) Hembroff, Bonney Lake, Wash., and Danny (Jewel) Hembroff, Puyallup, Wash.; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Ronald Knutson, Minneapolis; and one sister-in-law, Sibby Knutson, Valley City, N.D.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Otis and Goldie; and one brother, Odine Knutson.
Arrangements are with Ladbury Funeral Service, Dickinson.
GRAVE LOCATION: Block G Lot 4 Grave 12
BABY Pryde