Selected Families and Individuals

Notes


Joyce Marilyn Gruwell Wasden

GRAVE LOCATION: Block C Lot 5 Grave 6

On same stone as Philip Asay Wasden
Stone says Philip Asay Wasden, Aug 1, 1937, Lovell, Wyo, married June 7, 1960, Idaho Falls, Idaho
We Love Our Family, Our Children, Marilyn Gruwell Wasden Stafford, Scott Gruwell Wasden, Jeff Gruwell Wasden, Denise Gruwel Wasden Thilmony, Mark Gruwell Wasden, Janice Gruwell Wasden

Joyce Marilyn Gruwell Wasden
Born 24 April 1940, Rupert, Minidoka, Idaho
Daughter of Melvin Lester Gruwell & Sarah Catherine Garrett
Married Philip Asay Wasden , 7 June 1960, Idaho Falls, Bonneville, Idaho
Died 5 Sep 2001, Chico, California
Buried 11 Sep 2001, Tuesday

Joyce Marilyn Gruwell Wasden
April 24, 1940 -- Sept. 5, 2001
Services for Joyce Marilyn Gruwell Wasden were held at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, in Chico, Calif. on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2001. She died peacefully at home on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2001, after a valiant two-year battle with cancer.
Joyce was born April 24, 1940, to Melvin Lester Gruwell and Sarah Catherine Garrett in Rupert, Minidoka County, Idaho. Joyce attended school in Rockland, Paul and St. Anthony, Idaho and graduated from Central High School, Grand Forks, N.D., in 1958. In 1961 she graduated for the University of North Dakota with a bachelor's degree in physical education and a minor in social studies.
On June 7, 1960, she married Philip Aday Wasden of Lovell, in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple. After marriage, the couple lived in Littleton, Colo., Orem, Utah, and in 1967 moved to Chico, livng there to the present.
Joyce was employed by Rice Researchers in Glenn County for several years. She enjoyed planting and harvesting of the rice because she felt so close to nature.. For the past 20 years, Joyce has been the receptionist at the podiatry office of Dr. Ronald R. Vogel. While there she formed many friendships and enjoyed visiting with the patients.
A talented athlete, Joyce was very active in the Chico Area Recreation Department sports program. She participated on several championship basketball and soft ball teams both as a coach and as a player. Last year her goal was to play every league basketball game even though she ws enduring radiation and chemotherapy simultaneously. She met her goal.
Joyce was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She served in the Relief Society, Primary, and Young Women's program both as a member of presidencies and as a teacher and earned the Golden Gleaner Award. She was a member of several activity committees and was the stake and ward sports specialist for a number of years.
For the past 30 years , she has organized and conducted the Cubl Scout Pinewood derbies for various units and served as a Boy Scout merit badge counselor for five badges. She enjoyed serving the needs of the C.A.R.E.S. Single adults for more than 10 years.
Joyce was a pleasant coworker, a willing teacher and was always ready to help where needed. She faced her final days with courage and humor. She has a long list of accomplishments but the greatest in her life, are her children and grandchildren.
She could always be found at sports fields or at school or church to watch her family when they were participating
Survivors include her husband, Phil of Chico and six children, Marilyn Stafford (Walter) of Grandview, Texas, Scott Wasden of Chico, Jeff Wasden (Monica) of Denver, Denise Thilmony (Steve) of Manitowoc, Wis., Mark Wasden (Sharyl) of Chico, Vance Wasden (Michelle) of Pocatello, Idaho, and daughter-in-law, Tori Wasden of Chico. Survivors also include two brothers, Ronald Gruwell of Grand Forks, N.D., and Dennis Gruwell of New Orleans. There are 16 grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
Interment will take place on Tuesday, September 11, 2001, at 10 a.m. in Penrose.


Rex E. Anderson

GRAVE LOCATION: Block B Lot 30 Grave 4

Haskell Funeral Home Marker

Rex E. Anderson
Born 19 Jul 1952
Son of Evadean Asay & Alden Harley Anderson
Married
Died 9 Nov 2001, Hampton, Georgia
Buried 17 Nov 2001


Rex E. Anderson
July 19, 1952 -- Nov. 9, 2001
Rex E. Anderson, 49, of Hampton, GA., died Friday, November 9, 2001, at his residence.
Rex was born July 19, 1952. He was the son of the late Evadean A. Anderson and Alden H. Anderson. He was raised and attended school in Byron. Rex was a respiratory therapist at Spalding Regional Hospital before his declining health.
Survivors include his father, Alden, formerly of Byron and Lovell, currently at the Heartland in Powell; his sons, Chris and Ryan of Hampton, Ga., fiancee, Jan Bechard of Canada; sisters, Judith Wall of Utah, Shirley Anderson of Lovell, Sheri Houghton of Maine; and brothers, Wayne of Idaho, Kenneth of Maryland and Clarence and Elton of Powell.
Rex was preceded in death by his mother, Evadean, and sisters, Arlene and Nadine.
Memorial services were held Wednesday evening, Nov. 14, 2001, at 6 pm. in the chapel of Conner-Westbury Funeral Home in Hampton. Bishop Robert Hockett officiated.
Burial will be held at the Penrose Cemetery on Saturday, November 17, 2001, at 10 a.m.


Harold W. Hopkin

GRAVE LOCATION: Block B Lot 17 Grave 5

WAR RECORD US Navy 1945-1947

On same stone as Alyce Hardee, Nov. 13, 1929
Stone says: married Aug 13, 1947 , sealed July 19, 1962
back of stone says: Hopkin, Our Children, Thayne, Kurt, Byrne, Jocelyn, H. Vince

Harold W. (Whitey) Hopkin
Born 17 May 1927,
Son of Frederick William Hopkin and Elizabeth Wilson
Married Alyce Marie Hardee, 13 Aug 1947
Died 3 April 2002, Denver, Denver, Colorado
Buried 10 Apr 2002, Wed

Harold W. (Whitey) Hopkin ~ April 3, 2002 Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Powell for Harold W. (Whitey) Hopkin, 74, who died unexpectedly Thursday, April 3 in Denver, Colo., while enjoying a last dance with his beloved wife, Alyce. He was born May 17, 1927, to Frederick William and Elizabeth Wilson Hopkin in Penrose. He attended school in Powell, graduating from high school in 1945. During the summers when he was in high school, he spent time helping his father on their cattle ranch in the Bull Mountains of Montana. He treasured the time with his father, working with the animals in the mountains. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1945 to 1947 and was stationed in Guam. On returning home, he married Alyce Marie Hardee on Aug. 13, 1947. Later the marriage was solemnized in the LDS Idaho Falls Temple. The couple settled in Penrose where they farmed and ranched until 1983. After retiring, he spent many years, during the summer months, in the Pryor Mountains, working on the Shively Ranch and making friends with the guests at the "working ranch." He served on the board of Garland Light & Power Company, the Wyoming Rural Electric board and as a director of the Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc. A true Wyoming Cowboy, he enjoyed riding his horses, singing a song, sketching, leatherworking, telling a good joke and dancing with Alyce. He was always willing to lend a hand, and many people benefitted from his kindness. As a member of the LDS Church, he held many leadership and teaching positions, was an ordinance worker in the Billings, Montana Temple and enjoyed singing in church choirs. Survivors include his loving wife of 54 years, Alyce; his four sons, Thayne Hopkin and wife Brenda of West Valley City, Utah, Kurt Hopkin and wife Karen of Cody, Byrne Hopkin and wife Cindy of Bountiful, Utah, H. Vince Hopkin and wife Linda of Cody; his daughter, Jocelyn Frame and husband Kim of Powell; 19 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his brother, Burchell Hopkin and wife Ruby of Powell; sisters Mary Simian, Fay Smith and Zona Roper, all of Powell; and sister-in-law Dorcas Hopkin of Lovell. His parents and brother Fredrick Hopkin preceded him in death. Viewing will be prior to the services from 9 to 9:45 a.m. at the LDS Church. Burial will be at the Penrose Cemetery.
taken from the Powell tribune


Ithiel Harley Anderson

GRAVE LOCATION - Block A Lot 10 Grave 5a

memorial stone - not buried in Penrose

(new stone put in in 2001)
In the same cememnt as Vivian Harley Anderson

STONE SAYS - "We have missed you"

Ithiel Harley Anderson
Born 2 Mar 1908, Cowley, Big Horn, Wyoming
Son of Charles G. Anderson & Hattie Harley
Missing 1920


Carl Lavaun England

GRAVE LOCATION: Block B Lot 23 Grave 4

WAR RECORD US Navy Vietnam Korean 30 years of service

Stone says: Maude Suesan "Moody" Feb 28, 1948, married May 10 1984, sealed Nov 8, 2003

Carl Lavaun England
Born 7 Feb 1935, Moreland, Bingham, Idaho
Son of Vicilo England & Mildred Tanner
Married Shirley A. Larrison (div)
Married Joanne Arbuckle (div)
Married Maude Suesan Moody, 10 May 1984 , Reno, Washoe, Nevada
Died 17 Oct 2002, Blackfoot, Bingham, Idaho
Buried 23 Oct 2002, Penrose, Big Horn, Wyoming


Carl England
Carl England 67, Blackfoot, died Thursday, Oct. 17, 2002, at his homefrom a lingering illness.
He was born Feb. 7, 1935, in Moreland to Vicilo and Mildred Tanner England.
He attended Snake River High School. He entered the Navy when he was 17 and received his GED.
He served in the Mediterranean, two tours in Vietnam and during the
Korean War.
The final two years of his active service was as a recruiter for the Navy. He retired after 30 years of service.
One of the highlights during his service was that he got to spend a year with his brother, Doyle, on the USS Kidd.
He married Shirley A. Larrison. They had three daughters. They divorced. He married Joanne Arbuckle. They had two sons. They divorced.
On May 10, 1984, he married Maudie Sue Moody in Reno, Nev.
He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and the American Legion.
He worked as a boiler operator at the Flamingo Hilton in Reno, Nev., and later drove truck for Giltner of Jerome.
He is survived by his wife, Sue, Blackfoot; children, Mark (Lori) England, Jerome, Lynn Scott England, Orlando, Fla., Debra (Dan) Craig, Reno, Nev., Carolyn (Van) Sessions, Clearfield, Utah, and Joyce (Frank) Seiber, Blackfoot; stepchildren, David (Kim) Weisenberger, Gillette, Wyo., Scott
Weisenberger, Pocatello, Kevin Weisenber, Boise; brother, Melvin England, Blackfoot; 21 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a step-son, Raymond Weisenberger, and a brother, Doyle England.
A funeral service will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Blackfoot Fifth Ward LDS Chapel with Bishop Gordon Hardin.
The family will meet with friends Monday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Hawker, Hill Funeral Home and for one hour prior to the service at the church.
Burial will be in the Penrose Cemetery in Byron, Wyo.
Taken from the Morning News, Blackfoot, Idaho, Oct 2002


Kathleen Anne Petrich

GRAVE LOCATION: Block C Lot 21 Grave 6

Kathleen Anne Johnson Petrich
Born 3 June1952, Milwaukee, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Parents
Married 1)
Married 2) Mr. Allen
Married 3) Gary Petrich
Died 3 Jan 2003, Dickinson, Stark, North Dakota
Buried 9 Jan 2003, Thursday, Penrose, Big Horn, Wyoming

Kathleen Anne Petrich ~ January 3
Kathleen Anne Petrich, 50, died Friday, Jan. 3 in Dickinson, N.D. Funeral services for the former area resident will be Thursday, Jan. 9 at 2 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Cowley. Visitation at Haskell Funeral Home in Lovell will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8. Burial will be in the Penrose Cemetery. A full obituary will follow.
(taken from the Powell Tribune)
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Kathleen Anne Petrich
Kathleen Anne Petrich, 50, died in Dickinson, N.D.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 9, 2003, at 2 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Cowley. Interment will be in the Penrose Cemetery.
Haskell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
(taken from the Lovell Chronicle)


Martha Nazer

GRAVE LOCATION: Section C, Lot 22, Grave 7

on the same stone as John Costelnic Nazer

Martha Vogele Nazer
Born 28 Sep 1928, Harlem, Blaine, Montana
Daughter of Michael Vogele & Pauline Feil
Md John C. "Jack" Nazer, 5 Sep 1955, Red Lodge, Carbon, Montana
Died 1 Dec 2003, Powell, Park, Wyoming (cremated)
Buried 26 June 2004, Saturday

Martha Nazer
September 28, 1928 - December 1, 2003
Martha Nazer, age 75, died at Powell Valley Healthcare Center on Monday evening, December 1, 2003, after being admitted on November 29, 2003.
She was born Martha Marie Vogele on September 28, 1928, to Michael and Pauline (Feil) Vogele in Harlem, Mont. She was raised in the Park City, Mont. area. She was one of 13 children, most of whom preceded her in death.
She worked at various jobs in Montana before marrying John C. (Jack) Nazer of Powell. They were married on September 5, 1955, in Red Lodge, Mont. He preceded her in death in May of this year.
She is survived by her daughter, Janet Nazer of Powell, her son, Bert Nazer, also of Powell; a stepson, Jack D. Nazer of Lovell; three granddaughters, Balea and Brittany Nazer and Serena Stapert of Cody; two sisters, Emma Vogel of Billings and Lydia Anthony of Oroville, Calif, three brothers, Jack, Leonard and Herman Vogel, all of Billings; and several nieces and nephews.
Per her wishes, cremation has taken palace and private family services will be held at a later date.
Miratsky-Easton Funeral Home of Powell had charge of arrangements.
taken from the Lovell Chronicle, 4 Dec 2003
Buried 26 June 2004 Saturday


John C. Nazer

GRAVE LOCATION: Section C, Lot 22, Grave 6

WAR RECORD CPL US Army World War II

Stone Says CPL US ARMY WORLD WAR II

on the same stone as Martha Vogele Nazer

John C. "Jack" Nazer
Born 27 Jul 1911, Youngstown, Mahoning, Ohio
Son of Milus & Theresa Kostelnek
Foster parents L.H. & Lena Nazer
Md Martha Vogele, 5 Sep 1955, Red Lodge, Carbon, Montana
Died 22 May 2003, Powell, Park, Wyoming (cremated)
Buried 26 Jun 2004, Saturday

John C. Nazer
John C. Nazer, 91, died Thursday, May 22 at the Powell Valley Care Center.
He was born July 27, 1911, in Youngstown, Ohio, to Milus and Theresa Kostelnek. His foster parents, L.H. and Lena Nazer, raised him in Cowley.
He joined the U.S. Army at age 18 and completed his assignment and was honorably discharged. When World War II broke out, he re-enlisted and served overseas, again receiving an honorable discharge.
He married Martha Vogel in Montana. He was a farmer all his life, farming southeast of Powell.
He is survived by his wife Martha of the family home; a daughter, Janet Nazer of Powell; sons Jack Nazer of Lovell and Bert Nazer of Powell; granddaughters Balea Nazer, Brittany Nazer of Serena Stapert, all of Cody.
Cremation has taken place. As he wished, private memorial services will be held at a later date. Miratsky-Easton Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
taken from the Powell Tribune, May 27, 2003


Dixie D. McBlain McClure

GRAVE LOCATION: Block 0 Lot 28 Grave 9

Stone says "Her Soul Still Rides These Hills"

Dixie McBlain McClure
Born 11 Oct 1926, St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri
Md John McClure, 29 Sep 1945
Died 22 Feb 2004, Dillon, Beaverhead, Montana
Buried 30 May

Dixie D. McClure - Feb. 22
Word has been received of the Feb. 22 death of a former Powell resident, Dixie Doris McClure, 77.
She died at her home of 24 years in Dillon, Mont.
She was born Oct. 11, 1926, in St. Louis, Mo. From an early age, she was raised in the Penrose community southeast of Powell by George and Matilda McBlain. She was raised in the LDS Church and graduated from Powell High School in 1945.
She married John McClure on Sept. 29, 1945. The couple lived a military life. She was a past member of the Lady Elks and loved the piano, accordion and ukulele.
Survivors include her husband John; her sons, George (Ursula) McClure of Utah, John (June) McClure of Connecticut; daughter Verlayn McClure McManus (Kelly) of Washington; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; and nephew Wayne Mangus of Ralston.
A celebration of her life took place Feb. 27 at Brundage Funeral Home in Dillon.
The family would appreciate memorial donations to the Elks National Foundation.
Burial will be in the Penrose Cemetery at a later date.
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Dixie McBlain McClure - Feb 22
Burial of cremains for former Powell resident Dixie McBlain McClure will be Sunday, May 30 at 11 a.m. at Penrose Cemetery.
She died Feb. 22 in Dillon, Mont. She was a 1945 graduate of Powell High School.


Peggy Jean Mangus Havig

GRAVE LOCATION: Block 0 Lot 28 Grave 12

Peggy Jean Mangus Havig
Born 20 Mar 1928, Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming
Daughter of Chon Mangus & Violet Berthelson
Md Raymond L. Havig, 30 Apr 1948
Died 3 Jan 2005, Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona
Buried 7 Jan 2005, Friday

Peggy Jean Mangus Havig
March 20, 1928 -- January 3, 2005
Peggy Jean Mangus Havig, 76, formerly of Billings, died peacefully Monday, Jan. 3, 2005, in Mesa, Ariz. from pneumonia
Peggy was born March 20, 1928, in Lovell the daughter of Chon and Violet "Bethelson" Mangus and was the oldest of four children. She grew up on small farms in Byron and was educated at Byron High School.
On April 30, 1948, she married her childhood sweetheart Raymond L. Havig and their union lasted 42 years. Together they had three children, Diane, Donald and Paul.
When her children were young, Peggy was an adventurous mom taking the kids camping, fishing and on trips to Yellowstone Park. Later in life, Peggy enjoyed writing, especially for the church bulletin. She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints and enjoyed many callings of service throughout her life.
She inherited her mother's love of antiques and enjoyed exploring antique stores. She liked writing newsy letters and loved having her mailbox filled with replies. Kindness was the hallmark of her life. She was generous and found joy in helping other people. She loved her children and grandchildren and filled the walls of her homes with collages of their pictures.
Peggy is survived by her children, Peggy Diane Havig of Mesa, Ariz., Don Havig (Pam) of Billings and children Erica, Nicole, Gena and great grandchildren Camden, Gracyn, Jackson, Boston, and Ainslee; son Paul (Clarin) Havig of Gilbert, Ariz., and children Josh, Allyson, Brian, Crystal, Alex, Stephen, Anna and great grandchildren Echo and Isaac. She is also survived by her brothers Jay, Bert, and Wayne.
Funeral services will be held at 11:30 a.m. Friday, Jan. 7, 2005, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints in Byron. Viewing will be prior to services. Interment will follow at the Penrose Cemetery.
Smith Funeral Home of Billings is in charge of the arrangements.


Melody Moody Taylor

GRAVE LOCATION: Block B Lot 23 Grave 7

Melody Eva Moody Taylor
Born 14 March 1947, Rock Springs, Sweetwater, Wyoming
Parents Eva Fortney and Raymond Moody
Married Jack Jorgenson, 31 July 1980, Blackfoot, Bingham, Idaho (divorced)
2) married Gene Taylor (divorced)
Died 12 Sep 2005, Idaho Falls, Bonneville, Idaho
Buried 17 Sep 2005, Saturday


Obituary Melody Eva Moody Taylor, 58
Melody Eva Moody Taylor, 58, of Idaho Falls, passed away Monday, September 12, 2005 at Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center from a lingering illness. She was born March 14, 1947 in Rock Springs, Wyoming, the daughter of Raymond and Eva Fortney Moody. She attended schools in Lovell, Wyoming and after graduation attended Beauty School in Billings, MT. On July 31, 1980, she married Jack Jorgenson in Blackfoot, ID., and they were later divorced. She then married Gene Taylor and they were later divorced. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints where she served as a Nursery Leader and Visiting Teacher. She also taught the Visiting Teaching Message at the Bingham Memorial Extended Care Facility while a member of the Blackfoot 1st Ward. She enjoyed 4-H in her younger years. She worked as a cook for Mr. B's Restaurant in Oregon where she was also part owner. Melody had a passion for horses, she broke horses all her life. She also loved her dogs, and cooking at many different ranches. She enjoyed playing games with friends, getting together each month. She enjoyed singing with her sister, Suesan. They sang for various occasions, known as the Moody Sisters and DeMures. She is survived by son, J.R. Jorgenson, of Lewisville, ID; brothers, Robert (Linda) Moody of Orem, UT., Lynn (Debra) Meisinger of Fontana, Kansas, Terrance Meisinger of Weatherford, TX.; sisters, M. Suesan England of Blackfoot, ID., Janece (J Lynn) Wood of Othello, WA., Peggy (Harlow) Brimhall of Lovell, WY., Angel (Tom) McClade of Glenwood, Iowa; sister-in-law, Lana Kay Partridge of Bozeman, MT. and brother-in-law, Tony Bernady.; grandson, Mason Jorgenson. She was preceded in death by her parents, son, Todd Moody, daughter, Heidi Liezette Jorgenson; brothers, Albert Partridge and Jerry Partridge; sister, Paula Bernady, several nieces and nephews and brother-in-law, Carl L. England. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 16, 2005 at the Hawker Funeral Home ,132 S. Shilling Ave., Blackfoot, ID. , with Perry L. Hawker conducting. The family will meet with friends on Thursday evening from 7-9 p.m. at the Hawker Funeral Home, and for one hour prior to the services. Burial will take place at 12:00 noon on Saturday, September 17, 2005 at the Penrose Cemetery in Byron, WY.


Katlyn Joyce Wasden

GRAVE LOCATION: Block C Lot 8 Grave 3


Katlyn Joyce Wasden
Born 11 Aug 2005, Pocatello, Bannock, Idaho
Parents Michelle Alish Monroe and Vance Gruwell Wasden
Died 11 Aug 2005 Stillborn
Buried 20 Aug 2005, Saturday


Katlyn Joyce Wasden

Aug. 11, 2005 – Aug. 11, 2005

Katlyn Joyce Wasden was silently born and returned to her Heavenly Father August 11, 2005, the daughter of Vance and Michelle Wasden of Pocatello, Idaho.
She is survived by her parents, Vance and Michelle (Monroe) Wasden; brothers and sisters, Codey, Sarah, Brittany, Emma and Calvin; grandparents, Phil Wasden, a former Lovell resident and now of Lehi, Utah; Jack and Judy Vaught of San Jose, Calif.; great-grandparents, Claire and Don Murray of San Jose, Calif.; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Joyce Wasden; and grandfather, Walter Monroe.
A memorial service was held at Thursday, August 18, 2005, at the Alameda Fourth Ward LDS Chapel with Bishop Clayton Dorsey conducting. Interment was at the Penrose Cemetery in Penrose, on Saturday, August 20.
Arrangements were under the direction of Colonial Funeral Home in Pocatello and Haskell Funeral Home in Lovell.
(taken from the Lovell Chronicle 25 Aug 2005)


Peggy Diane Havig

GRAVE LOCATION: Block O Lot 28 Grave 13

Peggy Diane Havig
Born 16 Nov 1948, Laramie, Albany, Wyoming
Parents Peggy Jean Mangus and Raymond Havig
Died 1 March 2006, Mesa, Maricopa, Arizona
Buried 6 March 2006, Monday


Peggy Diane Havig
16 Nov 1948 - 1 March 2006

MESA, Ariz. - Peggy Diane Havig, 57, passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2006, in Mesa, after a short illness resulting from the complications of diabetes. Diane was born on Nov. 16, 1948, in Laramie, Wyo., to Raymond and Peggy Havig. She was the oldest of three children. She earned her LPN certification and spent her life as a caregiver. Diane was a favorite aunt to her nieces and nephews, and enjoyed taking them on trips to Yellowstone Park and excursions to the fair. She loved arts and crafts and the giving of her works to others. She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, and enjoyed many callings of service throughout her life. Diane was preceded in death by her mother, Peggy Jean Mangus Havig. She is survived by her father, Raymond Havig; brother Donald Havig (Pam) of Billings, and nieces Erica, Nicole and Gena; brother Paul Havig (Clarin) of Gilbert, Ariz., and nieces Allyson, Crystal, Anna, and nephews Josh, Brian, Alex and Stephen. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, March 6, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on 2929 Belvedere Drive in Billings. Viewing will take place prior to the services. Interment will follow at 3 p.m. at the Penrose Cemetery near Byron, Wyo. Memorials may be made to Special K Ranch, PO Box 479, Columbus, MT 59019. Smith Funeral Home in Billings is in charge of the arrangements. Published in the Billings Gazette on 3/2/2006.


Charles Wayne Mangus

GRAVE LOCATION: Block O Lot 28 Grave 14

Charles "Wayne" Mangus
Born 27 Feb 1934, Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming
Parents Violet Bethelson and Charles (Chon) Mangus
Married Donna Mae Luddusaw, 28 Feb 1953, Powell, Park, Wyoming
Died 11 March 2006, Powell, Park, Wyoming
Buried 15 March 2006, Wednesday


Charles Wayne MANGUS
RALSTON, Wyo. - Charles Wayne Mangus, 72, died Saturday, March 11, 2006, at Powell Valley Care Center in Powell.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 15, at Haskell Funeral Home in Lovell. Interment will be in the Penrose Cemetery.
Published in the Billings Gazette on 3/14/2006.
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Charles "Wayne" Mangus

Feb. 27, 1934 – March 11, 2006

Charles "Wayne" Mangus died after a long hard battle with emphysema on Saturday, March 11, 2006. Despite his struggles at the end of his battle he managed to hang on for his 72nd birthday and his 53rd wedding anniversary with his beloved wife, Donna Mae.
Wayne was born in Lovell on February 27, 1934, to Charles (Chon) and Violet Mangus. He married Donna Mae Laddusaw on February 28, 1953, in Powell, and of this union came four children: daughters Pam Tresler (Lee), their children Jennifer, Jeremy and Jana of Kalispell, Mont.; Peggy, her sons Matthew, Chance, Justin and Cody of Cody; Suzie, her children Jessica and Kip of Cody; and son, Thomas Rodney Mangus of Ralston.
Wayne was an aspiring artist and painting was his passion. He finished a series of three paintings of the Old Faithful area before he passed and was extremely proud. Painting kept him going and with each vision came another painting that he needed to share with the rest of us. Wayne had a wonderful sense of humor, a big heart and had a way of making everyone feel like family. Although he is no longer with us physically, he will live on in each of us and in every one of his beautiful paintings.
Wayne and Donna lived all over Park County, but spent most of their time in Farmington, N.M., before returning to Ralston in 1996. Wayne had an extensive list of jobs and accomplishments, but among those his most charitable were: co-founder of Chemical Dependency Center in Cody in 1971 and co-founder of Park County Credit Union. He was a dedicated employee of Marathon Oil Company and El Paso Natural Gas.
Wayne is survived by his brothers, Bert (Evelyn) Mangus of Billings, Mont. and Jay (Peggy) Mangus of Worland; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother and father; his sister, Peggy Havig; and a niece, Diane Havig.
Services were held at Haskell’s Funeral Home in Lovell on Wednesday, March 15, 2006. Burial followed at Penrose Cemetery.
(taken from the Lovell Chronicle 20 March 2006)


Connie Logsdon Peek

GRAVE LOCATION: Block C Lot 19 Grave 4

Connie Logsdon Peek
Born 9 Oct 1948, Santa Paula, Ventura, California
Parents Marcella Currier and Conrad Logsdon
Married
Died 31 Aug 2006, Powell, Park, Wyoming
Buried 2 Sep 2006, Saturday

Connie Peek - August 31, 2006
Graveside funeral services were conducted Saturday, Sept. 2 at the Penrose Cemetery for Connie Peek, 57, who died Thursday, Aug. 31 at Powell Valley Hospice.
She was born Oct. 9, 1948, in Santa Paula, Calif., daughter of Conrad Logsdon and Marcella (Currier) Logsdon. She lived in Santa Paula until 1988 when she moved to Powell.
She was employed at Big Horn Enterprises from 1990 until her retirement in 1999. Her biggest joys in life were her children, her family, her friends and her granddaughter.
She had strong Christian faith. Toward the end, she sought guidance and support from Pastor Don MacPherson of The Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church.
Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Joe and Stacie Armstrong of Powell; her daughter, Jami Ledford of Powell; her mom, Dorothy Logsdon of Ventura, Calif.; her sisters, Laura (Chuck) Birky of Powell and Chrissy (Joel) Crawley of Somis, Calif.; her granddaughter, Haley Doyle Armstrong; and nieces and nephews, Johnnie Birky of Santa Paula, Calif., Sean Birky and family of Powell, Chris Birky and family of Powell, Josh and Tori Crawley of Somis, Calif.
She was preceded in death by her father, Conrad; and her mother, Marcella.
Pallbearers were Joe Armstrong, Jami Ledford, Chuck Birky, Clarence Anderson, Sean Birky, Chris Birky and Eric Stauffer. Honorary pallbearers were Johnnie Birky, Joel Crawley and Josh Crawley.
For those who wish, the family would appreciate memorial contributions to Powell Valley Hospice or the Big Horn Basin Radiation Oncology Center.

(died from a brain tumor)
Thompson Funeral Home of Powell took care of arrangements


Mary Leola Hopkin Simian

GRAVE LOCATION: Block B Lot 13 Grave 8

Mary Leola Hopkin Simian
Born 21 June 1914, Penrose, Park, Wyoming
Parents Elizabeth Wilson and Fredrick William Hopkin
Married 1) William Hardee
Married 2) Elmer Simian
Died 4 Oct 2006, Powell, Park, Wyoming
Buried 9 Oct 2006, Monday

Mary Leola Hopkin Simian
POWELL, Wyo. - Mary Leola Hopkin Simian passed away Oct. 4, 2006, at Powell Valley Care Center, where she was residing.
Funeral services for Mary will be held on Oct. 9, at 11 a.m. in the LDS Church, Avenue E Chapel, in Powell. Interment will follow at the Penrose Cemetery.
Mary was born June 21, 1914, in Penrose, to Fred and Elizabeth Wilson Hopkin. She attended Penrose School, graduating from Powell High School in 1932, and also attended BYU. She worked as a schoolteacher, telephone operator and bank employee. She owned and operated the Shirley Hotel in Thermopolis. She also worked at the Powell Nursing Home. She was first married to William Hardee and later to Elmer Simian. An avid reader, she enjoyed traveling and family activities.
She is preceded in death by her two husbands; her parents; two brothers, Fred W. Hopkin and Harold W. (Whitey) Hopkin; two brothers-in-law, Jim Smith and Sam Roper; and two nephews, Harold Smith and Dennis Smith. She is survived by two sisters, Fay Smith and Zona Roper; one brother, Burchell E. Hopkin; and three sisters-in-law, Alyce Hopkin, Ruby Hopkin and Dorcas Hopkin. Although she was not blessed with children of her own, her many nieces and nephews truly benefited from her love, her guidance and her example as did all those whose lives were touched by hers.
Published in the Billings Gazette on 10/7/2006.


Melba Anne Gerber

GRAVE LOCATION: Block C Lot 18 Grave 1

Melba Ann Norton Gerber
born 29 Feb 1932, Panguitch, Garfield, Utah
parents Mary Ann Robinson & Robert William Norton
married Raymond Lavell Gerber, 7 Sep 1949
died 12 Nov 2006, Billings, Yellowstone, Wyoming
buried 17 Nov 2006

Melba Ann Gerber
Feb. 29, 1932 - Nov. 12, 2006
Melba Ann Norton Gerber (Woods), 74, of Powell and formerly of Pinesdale, Mont., died Sunday, Nov. 12, 2006 at Deaconess Billings Clinic with her family by her side.
She was born Feb. 29, 1932 in Panquitch, Utah, to Robert William and Mary Ann (Robinson) Norton, one of 18 children. As a "leap-day" baby, Melba liked to joke she was still a teenager. On Sept. 7, 1949, she married Raymond Lavelle Gerber and their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake City Temple. They operated a dairy farm in the Salt Lake City area until moving to Montana's Bitterroot Valley in 1973 with their goats and kids in tow. In 2001 they relocted to the Powell area.
An accomplished seamstress, Melba enjoyed all types of craftwork and working on her genealogy. She also loved watching old movies, listening to music, especially from the Big Band era, and in her younger days, ballroom dancing. She had a special love of animals, particularly cats, and never turned away a stray. However, her faith and family were foremost in her life.
Melba was preceded in death by an infant son, Ervin Ray, and 13 brothers and sisters.
She is survived by her loving and devoted husband of 57 years. Raymond; her children and their spouses, Ray L. of Powell, Chris and Peggy of Lolo, Mont., Robert and Mary of Stevensville, Mont., Marlin and Molly of Austin, Texas, Melany and Jerry Aagard of Powell, Lynette and Mike Thompson of Salt Lake City, Lester and Ruthann of Pinesdale, Larry and Bonnie of Cedar City, Utah, and Rayson of Salt Lake City; 41 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; brothers ans sisters Howard Norton, Jean Patrick, Amy Mitchell and Louise Thomas.
Viewing will be noon -1 p.m. at Haskell Funeral Home in Lovell followed by a funeral service at 1 p.m. Interment will follow at Penrose Cemetery near Byron.
taken from the Lovell Chronicle.
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She was born to Robert William and Mary Ann (Robinson) Norton, one of 18 children. On Sept. 7, 1949, she married Raymond Lavelle Gerber and their marriage was solemnized in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple. She was preceded in death by an infant son, Ervin Ray, and 13 brothers and sisters. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Raymond; her nine children and their spouses; 41 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and brothers and sisters Howard Norton, Jean Patrick, Amy Mitchell and Louise Thomas. Obituary published in the Ravalli Republic newspaper in Hamilton, Montana on November 15, 2006.


Joseph Albert Mangus

GRAVE LOCATION: Bock B Lot 23 Grave 1

WAR RECORD: Gulf War, Operation Desert Shield
Iraq (two tour's) B Company of the 2/300th Field Artillery Battalion of the Wyoming Army National Guard

Joseph Albert Mangus
born 26 July 1970, Leadville, Lake, Colorado
parents Ruth Fillerup & Gerald Mangus
married 1) Rhonda Bring in 1990 (divorced)
married 2) Karla Davis (divorced)
died 10 Apr 2007, Louisville, Boulder, Colorado
buried 18 Apr 2007 Wednesday

Joseph Albert Mangus
1970-2007

Joseph Albert Mangus, 36, died unexpectedly in Louisville early Tuesday morning, April 10, 2007.
He was born July 26th 1970, in Leadville, CO to Gerald Hoffman and Ruth (Fillerup) Mangus. He graduated from Centaurus high school in 1989. He enlisted in the Army in 1990 and is a veteran of the first Gulf War, Desert Shield. He had recently returned home from his second tour in Iraq with B Company 2/300 Field Artillery Battalion of the Wyoming National Guard. He had volunteered for his second tour in Iraq because he strongly believed that the people in Iraq deserved the same freedoms he had.
He was a deputy fo the Femont County Sheriff's department in Lander, Wyoming.
Joseph married Rhond Bring 1990 and they had two children, they later divorced. He was later married and subsequently divorced from Karla Davis.
He is survived by his daughter Ashley L. Mangus, of Tucson, Arizona. His mother Ruth F. Mangus, of Louisville, Co, and his siblings, Ruth Anne Merrick, Gerald Mangus, Vennie Mangus, and Camilla Moyer. He was a hero and their "copper soldier" for his nieces and nephews, Charlotte, Frederick, Orion, Cheyenne, Danille, and Sean and a step-son Nick. Jospeh also was survived by numerous aunts, uncle and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his father Gerald H. Mangus and his son Allen R. Mangus.
There will be a public viewing at the Darrell Howe Mortuary, Lafayette CO, on Sunday April 15th from 4pm - 6pm., funeral services will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Louisville, CO, at 10am Monday April 16th, with a viewing from 9 to 9:45.
Burial will be in the Penrose Cemetery, Lovell, Wyoming beside his father.
Wyoming services are pending.
Contributions may be made to the Wyoming Wild Mustang Rescue or to the charity of your choice in honor of his memory.
(taken from the internet)

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Patriot Guard Riders honor fallen veteran
When members of Joseph Mangus' family laid him to rest last Wednesday at the Penrose Cemetery following a memorial service in Lovell, he had a couple dozen extra friends there to show their support and respect - regional members of the Patriot Guard Riders.
In a strong and moving display of patriotic pride, more than a dozen members of the Riders lined East Main in Lovell in front of Haskell Funeral Home. Inside, family members, colleagues and state and military officials paid their repects to Mangus, who had just returend home on March 31 from his second tour of duty in Iraq with B Company of the 2/300th Field Artillery Battalion of the Wyoming Army National Guard.
Mangus, 36, died April 10 in Louisville, Colo. He was a deputy for the Fremont County Sheriff's Dept. in Lander.
Among those attending Mangus' service Wednesday, April 18, were Gov. Dave Freudenthal, Wyoming National Guard Adjutant General Ed Wright, and other military officials. Outside, the Patriot Guard riders stood by, then followed the procession to the Penrose Cemetery west of Byron, where both Mangus's father and grandfather are buried.
According to great uncle Ferrell Mangus, Joseph Mangus' gandfather was Ferrell's brother Henry, who lived in Lovell and was killed in an oil field accident in 1951. After Henry died , his children Doyle, Pat and Gerald were raised by Dutch and Doris Hoffman.
Gerald married Ruth Fillerup, and after he returned from serving in the U.S. Navy, the family located in Colorado. Gerald Mangus was killed in a car crash in 1976 when a drunk diver hit him while he was returning home from work.
According to his obituary, Joseph Mangus was born July 26, 1970, in Leadville, Colo., and graduated from Centaurus High School in 1989. He enlisted in the Army in 1990 and served in the first Gulf War, Operation Desert Shield. He later served two tours in Iraq with the Wyoming National Guard, volunteering for the second tour "because he strongly believed that the people of Iraq deserved the same freedoms he had, " his obituary reads.
He worked as a sheriffs deputy in both Colorado and in Lander, and Mangus said eight to 10 Fremont Count colleagues and several more from Colorado attended his service Wednesday.
Mike Jameson of Haskell Funeral Home said only a gaveside service was initially scheduled, since the main funeral service had been held Monday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Louisville, but the memorial service was then scheduled.
Joseph Mangus is survived by his daughter Ashley L. Mangus, of Tucson, Ariz." his mother, Ruth Fillerup Mangusof Louisville; and siblings Ruth Anne Merrick, Gerald Mangus, Vennie Mangus and Camilla Moyer. He was preceded in death by his father and a son, Allen R. Mangus.
Contributions in his name may be made to theWyoming Wild Mustang Rescue or to a charity of choice.
Patriot Guard Riders
According to the Patriot Guard Riders Web site, the organization is a "diverse amalgamation' of riders from across the nation.
"We have one thing in commn besides motocycles. We have an unwavering respect for those who risk their very lives for America's freedom and security," the Web site - www.patriotguard.org -- reads.
The main mission of the Patriot Guard is to attend the funeral servicesof "fallen American heroes" when invited by the family. Their objectives are to show respect for fallen service men and women their families and their communities and to shield the mourning family and their friends from interruptions created by any protester or goup of protesters.
"To those of you that are currently serving and fighting for the freedoms of others at home and abroad, please know that we are backing you," the Web site continues. "We honor and support you with every mission we carry out, and we are praying for a safe return home for all."
Patriot Guard members from Cody, Powell, Casper, Billings and other communities respponded to the call for Joseph Mangus Wednesday.
"We're here to show our respect and honor these people," member Wes Lambert of Billings said. "It has to be done. It's not just we who do this. It's the towns we visit and the people who turn out. It's a difficult time."
Roy Swander of Cody, the Northwest Wyoming ride captain for the Patriot Guard, said the Rocky Mountain Regional "meet and greet," will be held in Greybull July 27-29.

taken from the Lovell Chronicle April 26, 2007 front page.
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He was born to Gerald Hoffman and Ruth Fillerup Mangus and graduated from Centaurus high school in 1989. He enlisted in the Army in 1990 and is a veteran of the first Gulf war, Desert Shield. He had recently returned home from his second tour in Iraq with B Company 2/300 Field Artillery battalion of the Wyoming National Guard. He had volunteered for his second tour in Iraq because he strongly believed that the people in Iraq deserved the same freedoms he had. He was a deputy for the Fremont County Sheriff's department in Lander, Wyoming. Joseph married Rhonda Bring 1990 and they had two children, they later divorced. He was later married and subsequently divorced from Karla Davis. He was preceded in death by his father Gerald H. Mangus and his son Allen R. Mangus. Joseph died unexpectedly at age 36.


Harry E. Edgar

GRAVE LOCATION: Block A Lot 11 Grave 2

Harry E. Edgar
born 28 Apr 1965, Brighton, Adams, Colorado
parents Audrey Odiorne and Harry U. Edgar
married Patricia Stein
died 1 Nov 1997, Aurora, Arapahoe, Colorado cremation
buried 17 May 2008, Penrose Cemetery, Big Horn, Wyoming

Harry E. Edgar was 32 at time of death, he died at Columbia Medical Center Aurora South, Aurora, Colorado. He was a maintenance engineer with a restaurant Corpoaration. He lived in Larkspur, Douglas, Colorado. He is buried besides his mother Audrey Edgar.


Margaret Ann Gullion

GRAVE LOCATION: Block B Lot 8 Grave 1

Margaret Ann Gullion
Born 31 Jan 1942 in Powell, Park, Wyoming
Parents Ruby Jones and Clyde Gullion
Married Jack Jackson, 7 Jan 1966, London, England (div)
Died 22 Oct 2009, Billings, Yellowstone, Montana
Buried 26 Oct 2009, Monday (cremation)


Margaret Gullion
January 31, 1942 - October 22, 2009
Funeral services will be Monday, October 26 at 10 a.m. at Thompson Funeral Home in Powell for Margaret Gullion, 67, of Bridger, Montana who died Wednesday, October 22, 2009 at St. Vincent's Hospital after a long fight against heart disease.
She was born January 31, 1942, in Powell, Wyoming to Clyde and Ruby (Jones) Gullion. She had many nicknames like Mag, Marg, Margie & Grams.
She graduated from Powell High School in 1960. She continued her education at the Cody Hospital as a lab tech and then moved to Denver to work at National Jewish Hospital. While in Denver she met Jack Jackson and followed him to London England where they were married on January 7, 1966. After Jack was honorably discharged from the Air Force, they lived in Oklahoma, Arkansas, Utah and eventually settled in Billings, Montana where she was a housewife and mother. They later divorced. In 1978 she moved to Amarillo, Texas where she continued her career in the medical field. In 1991 she decided to move back home to Powell to be closer to her family. In 1994 she moved to Cody to work at West Park Hospital until her heart attack in 2000. She lived in Powell until 2008 when she decided to move to Bridger, Montana.
She loved to sing, it didn't matter if it was on her karaoke machine or with the radio in the car. She also enjoyed home decorating, working in her vegetable and flower gardens, cooking big family dinners, loving everyone and computer games. She loved the word "Grace" and all that it means.
Margaret is survived by her daughter Annette (Raymond) Gonzales of Powell, her two grandsons Joshua (Erin) Lovelady and their daughter Tegan of Powell, Matthew (TC) Lovelady of Casper, and only granddaughter Nikki Gonzales of Powell. She is also survived by three sisters, Jamesetta Roane of Casper, Juanita (Jerry) Brost of Cody, Fae (Frank) Weir of Casper and a brother Bill (Leah) Gullion of Powell.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Interment will be in Penrose Cemetery. Thompson Funeral Home assisted with arrangements.
(Taken from Thompson Funeral Home website)


Shevlin Tell Whitaker

GRAVE LOCATION: Block C Lot 12 Grave 5

Shevlin Tell Whitaker
Born 22 Nov 1987 in Lancaster, Los Angeles, California
Parents Alana Olsen and Robert Andrew Whitaker
Died 19 Dec 2009, Utah
Buried 23 Dec 2009, Wednesday


Shevlin Tell Whitaker Nov. 22, 1987 - Dec. 19, 2009 Shevlin Tell Whitaker, beloved son and brother, died Dec. 19, 2009, after a courageous 10-year battle with pulmonary arterial hypertension. Visitations will be Tuesday, Dec. 22 from 7-8:30 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home and Wednesday, Dec. 23 from 10-11 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. Funeral services will be Wednesday, Dec. 23 at 11 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, with interment following the service at the Penrose Cemetery. Shevlin was born in Lancaster, Calif. on Nov. 22, 1987, to Robert Andrew and Alana Olsen Whitaker. He was an Eagle Scout, and he graduated from Powell High School in 2006. He was attending Brigham Young University-Idaho to become an electrical engineer. A member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, Shevlin served a two-year mission in Billings. Most of all, Shevlin loved the outdoors, guns and hunting. He was able to hunt elk in the lower elevations in Casper, fish for shark in Florida and hunt grizzly bear in Alaska because of the generosity of those who donate to the Outdoor Dream and Make a Wish foundations. Shevlin pushed himself hard, and he was always looking for and accepting challenges. He was a good and loyal friend. He is survived by his parents; his brothers, Trevor Robert Whitaker (Andrea) of Laramie and Lan Gernett Whitaker of Tulsa, Okla.; sisters Brooke Alana Whitaker of Canton, S.D. and Tellese Megan Whitaker of Powell; grandmother Dorothy Jean Olsen of Mt. Pleasant, Utah; and grandfather Robert Whitaker of Magnolia, Texas. He was preceded in death by his grandfather Blain Gernett Olsen and his grandmother Elgia LaRue Whitaker. Those who wish may make donations to the Outdoor Dream, Make a Wish or Pulmonary Hypertension foundation. Arrangements are being handled by Thompson Funeral Home.
Taken from Powell Tribune, Tuesday, 22 December 2009