GRAVE LOCATION: Block B Lot 17 Grave 2
WAR RECORDS - FN US NAVY VIETNAM
Clark Allan Rook Jr.
Born 8 June 1945, Cody, Park, Wyoming
Son of Clark A. Rook Sr. & Mildred S. (Peg) Shanor
Md Lorraine Meyers, Apr 1969
Died 4 Aug 1997, near Greeley, Colorado (cremated)
Buried 9 Aug 1997, SaturdayClark Allan Rook Jr.
A long-time Powell resident, Clark Allan Rook, Jr., 52, was killed Monday, Aug. 4 in a freakish accident while changing a tire on Route 66 near Greeley, Colo.
His son, Walter Rook, was at his side when he was struck in the back of the head by a tire. A passing car apparently hit the tire and sent it flying into Mr. Rook, whose car was disabled at roadside with a flat.
He died enroute to the Greeley hospital.
Mr. Rook was born June 8, 1945, at Cody, son of Clark A. Rook Sr. and Mildred S. (Peg) Rook. He was raised in Powell and went all the way through the Powell schools, graduating from Powell High School in 1964.
He joined the National Guard while he was in high school and took his National Guard basic training in Missouri. However, after graduation, he resigned from the Guard and joined the U.S. Navy. He served in the navy during the Vietnam War from 1965 to 1969.
After military service, he returned to Powell and married Lorraine Meyers in April of 1969. They had three children and were later divorced.
He worked in the oilfields in this area for Dicks Well Service and later in Vernal, Utah. In later years, he was a seasonal truck driver, spending his winters in Texas.
Survivors include two daughters, Melinda (Lindy) O'Rourke of Powell and Mildred (Millie) Rook of Casper; a son, Walter Rook, of Wenatchie, Wash.; a granddaughter, Cassie Rook of Casper; his mother, Mildred (Peg) Williams, and his step-father, Norman Williams, of Cody; a sister, Sharma Barron of Powell; five step-brothers, three step-sisters and a host of nieces and nephews.
Memorial services will be Saturday at 1 p.m. at Miratsky-Easton Funeral Home in Powell. Burial of cremains will follow in the Penrose Cemetery.
Officiating at memorial services is Pastor Don Peel of New Hope Southern Baptist Church in Cody.
Mr. Rook was preceded in death by his father, Clark A. Rook, Sr.
GRAVE LOCATION: Block A Lot 5 Grave 7
Ethan Sheilen Cunningham
Born 2 Dec 1912, Penrose, Park, Wyoming
Parents Robert Cunningham & Sarah Jane Moody
Died 19 Jan 1948
Morrell
Born Jan 1929, Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming
Parents Thomas Brian Morrell & Eunice Vance
Died Jan 1929, Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming
Milo Phillps Bevard
Born abt 1910
Died abt 1912
GRAVE LOCATION: Block B Lot 27 Grave 6
Catrenna Marie Zarate
Born 9 Apr 2000, Powell, Park, Wyoming
Daughter of Ivan Joe Zarate & Tamera Denise Warner
Died 20 May 2001, Powell, Park, Wyoming
Buried 29 May 2001, TuesdayCatrenna Marie Zarate
Funeral services will be Tuesday, May 29 at 1 p.m. at Miratsky-Easton Funeral Home for Catrenna Marie (Catie Bug) Zarate, 13 months old, who died Sunday evening, May 20 at the Powell Hospital.
She was the daughter of Ivan Joe and Tamera Denise (Warner) Zarate. She was born April 9, 2000, in Powell.
She lived a short, but happy and full life. She enjoyed playing and making people laugh. She was happy and gave love and happiness to those she met and saw.
Her parents said, "She came as an angel of love and left as an angel to everyone. She will be sadly missed forever, but never forgotten."
Survivors include her parents, grandparents and numerous family members. Should friends desire, memorials may be made in Catrenna's name at Shoshone First Bank, Powell.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until services at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial will follow. Donations in Catrenna's memory may be made to Shoshone First Bank in Powell.
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 WasdenJoyce 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, Butte, California
Buried 11 Sep 2001, TuesdayJoyce 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.
GRAVE LOCATION: Block B Lot 30 Grave 4
Rex Earl Anderson
Born 19 Jul 1952, Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming
Son of Evadean Asay & Alden Harley Anderson
Married
Died 9 Nov 2001, Hampton, Georgia
Buried 17 Nov 2001 cremation
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.
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. VinceHarold W. (Whitey) Hopkin
Born 17 May 1927, Penrose, Park, Wyoming
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, WedHarold 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
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 AndersonSTONE 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
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 31 May 1965 (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, WyomingCarl 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
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, WyomingKathleen 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)
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 MayDixie 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.
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, FridayPeggy 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.
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, SaturdayObituary 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.
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, SaturdayKatlyn 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)
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, MondayPeggy Diane Havig
16 Nov 1948 - 1 March 2006MESA, 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.
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 Mr. Armstrong
Married Mr. Peek
Died 31 Aug 2006, Powell, Park, Wyoming
Buried 2 Sep 2006, SaturdayConnie 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
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 Marcus Hardee, 21 Sep 1946, Billings, Yellowstone, Montana
Married 2) Elmer Claude Simian, 15 Sep 1954, Billings, Yellowstone, Montana
Died 4 Oct 2006, Powell, Park, Wyoming
Buried 9 Oct 2006, MondayMary 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.
GRAVE LOCATION: Block C Lot 18 Grave 2
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 2006Melba 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.
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 GuardJoseph 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 WednesdayJoseph 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.
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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.
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, WyomingHarry 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.
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)
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, WednesdayShevlin 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
GRAVE LOCATION: Block B Lot 11 Grave 1
Alice Larcena Tvedtnes Huffman
Born 21 Dec 1913, Penrose, Big Horn, Wyoming
daughter of Alice Emma Carroll and Alex Peterson Tvedtnes
Md 1) Joseph Horace Aseltyne, 14 June 1937, Los Angeles, California
Md 2) Kenaz S. Huffman Jr., 21 Dec 1959, Sepulveda, Los Angeles, California
Died 9 Nov 2010, Basin, Big Horn, Wyoming, 96 years old
Buried 19 Nov 2010, FridayAlice T. Huffman
Dec. 21, 1913 - Nov. 9, 2010
Funeral services for Alice T. Huffman of Basin will be held Friday, Nov. 19 at 10 a.m. at Grace Southern Baptist Church in Greybull. Alice, 96, died Nov. 9 at Bonnie Bluejacket Memorial Nursing Home.
She was born Dec. 21, 1913, at Penrose, the daughter of Alex Peterson and Alice Emma Carroll Tvedtnes. She was raised in the Powell area and graduated from Powell High School.
She married Kenaz Huffman and for many years they lived in Los Altos, Calif. After the death of her husband, Alice moved to St. George, Utah. She moved to Wyoming in 2008.
Alice was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Her parents, her husband, Kenaz Huffman, two brothers, Carroll and Glen Tvedtnes, and a sister, Dorothy T. Yonts, preceded her in death.
She is survived by her nephew, Doyle Yonts of Basin and her niece, Doreen Hanich of Tonto Basin, Ariz.
GRAVE LOCATION:
Kenneth Anderson
born 14 Apr 1945, Cody, Park, Wyoming
parents Evadean Asay and Alden Anderson
married Josie Fertitta
died 19 Mar 2011 (Maryland)
Funeral 27 Mar 2011
cremated not yet buried as of Oct 2015.Kenneth Ray Anderson
(April 14, 1945 - March 19, 2011)
Kenneth Ray Anderson died suddenly on March 19. He was 65.
Kenneth was the beloved husband of Josie Anderson (nee Fertitta); devoted father of Jason, Joshua and Jessica Anderson; dedicated uncle of Christopher and Ryan Anderson; beloved brother of Judith Wall of Utah, Wayne (Gayle) Anderson of Idaho, Shirley Anderson of West Virginia, Sheri Houghton of Maine, Clarence (Colleen) Anderson of Powell and Elton (Sara) Anderson of Powell; cherished uncle to many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Alden and Evadean; sisters Gaylynn Anderson, Arlene Varner, Nadine Allred and brothers Donald and Rex Anderson.
Funeral services were held March 27. Burial will take place at Penrose Cemetery in June.
Singleton Funeral and Cremation Services in Glen Burnie, Md., was in charge of arrangements.
GRAVE LOCATION: Block B Lot 2 Grave 3
Patricia Jane Burke Bjornestad
Born 14 Apr 1930, Owl Creek, Thermopolis, Hot Springs, Wyoming
Parents Gail and Grace Henderson Burke
Married Orval Bjornestad
Died 30 Apr 2011, Powell, Park, Wyoming
Buried 7 May 2011 SaturdayPatricia Jane Burke Bjornestad passed away early Saturday morning on the 30th day April of the year 2011. She was born on April 14,1930. She entered this world at beginning of the great depression in a small log cabin on Owl Creek just outside of Thermopolis. Her family moved to Ballard, MT when she was three where they stayed for a short time and then moved to Penrose just outside of Powell. Here she built friendships that would last for the rest of her life. At the age of 12 Pat moved to Astoria, OR so her Dad could work in the war effort. When the war ended her family moved back to Garland where her Dad started a blacksmith shop. Pat graduated from Powell High School in 1948. Shortly after her graduation she joined The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints where she was actively involved in the Primary and Relief Society organizations. One year later she met Orval Bjornestad while roller skating and they would be married a year later. Pat and Orval drew a homestead on Heart Mountain next to the Bad Lands. Here they would build and live in a home without electricity or an indoor bathroom. It was during their time on Heart Mountain that their two sons were born. Pat enjoyed her involvement in the primary working with the youth. She was also a great influence on her nieces and nephews. Her home was always open to family and friends. She was always looking for someone in need and she would do her best to help them. During her younger years, Pat developed a love for arts and crafts. She would share this talent by decorating beautiful wedding cakes. In later years she would own and operate Pat’s Ceramics in Byron where, for years, she would teach and work with the children who came to her shop. She loved this work and so enjoyed the company of children in her life. Pat’s greatest joy came in spending time with her children and grandchildren and she enjoyed any activity that allowed her this opportunity. She was preceded in death by her father and mother Gail and Grace Burke and her brother Charles Burke and half-brother (Bus) Harlan Henderson and two half-sisters Guena Reed and Verla Schweitzer. She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Orval Bjornestad and her two sons Dean (Cameron) of Olympia WA and Tim (Cindy) of Powell. Ten grandchildren, Desiree Roesler, Natalie Naluai, Jennifer Bjornestad, Jaylene Bjornestad, Christopher Bjornestad. Tara Bjornestad, Tyler Bjornestad, Tasha Tate, Trenton Bjornestad, Talea Bjornestad , nine great grandchildren and two sisters, Audrey Reile and Carol Jordan of Powell Ohio. A graveside service will be held on Saturday May 7th at 11:00 at Penrose Cemetery.
GRAVE LOCATION: Block C Lot 1 Grave 8
Sharnelle Popp Smith
born 12 July 1964, Agana Heights, Guam
parents Rosalind and Jeffrey Popp
married Roger Smith
died 28 June 2011, Powell, Park, Wyoming
buried 6 July at 10:30Sharnelle Smith died Tuesday, June 28, 2011 in Powell. She was 46. Funeral services will be held at Wednesday, July 6 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Barbara's Catholic Church in Powell. Sharnelle was born July 12, 1964 in Agana Heights, Guam. Throughout her life, Sharnelle lived in various places, including Hawaii, Massachusetts, Monterey, Calif., and Prunedale, Calif. She was married to Roger Smith, and the couple farmed in the Powell area. Sharnelle enjoyed cooking, barbecuing and fishing. She is survived by her husband, Roger; daughter, Jeny Gardner; son, Ryan Smith; parents, Jeffrey and Rosalind Popp; one brother; two sisters; two grandchildren and numerous other loving relatives. Pallbearers are Ryan Smith, Joe Gardner, Tracy Oliva, Joe Garland, Nathan Villacrusis and Jason Villacrusis. Honorary pallbearers are Jerry Smith, Lorin Smith and Terry Smith. Memorial donations in Sharnelle’s name may be made to the ASPCA. Thompson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.thompsonfuneral.net.
GRAVE LOCATION: Block B Lot 17 Grave 3
US Navy - nurse
Sharma Lee Rook Barron
born 2 Feb 1941, Red Lodge, Carbon, Montana
parents Peg Shanor and Clark Allen Rook Sr.
married Ronald E. Barron (divorced)
died 8 Oct 2011, Lehigh Valley, Lower Saucon Township, Pennsylvania
buried 22 Oct 2011 Saturday (cremation)Sharma Lee Barron
(Feb. 2, 1941 - Oct. 8, 2011)
Sharma Lee Barron of Powell died Saturday, Oct. 8, 2011, at St. Luke’s Hospice House in Lehigh Valley, Pa. She was 70.
Sharma was born in Red Lodge, Mont., to Clark Allen Rook Sr. and Peg Rook Williams.
She graduated from Powell High School and Northwest Community College.
Sharma served her country as a nurse in the U.S. Navy at the Philadelphia Naval Hospital. When she lived in Bethlehem, Pa., she worked for Synthetic Thread. Sharma later worked as a nurse at the Powell Nursing Home.
Sharma was a charter member of the First Southern Baptist Church in Powell, and also was a lifetime Girl Scouts member.
Survivors include her four loving children: daughter, Stacey L. (Michael) Hartz of Easton Pa.; sons, Edward L. (Kelly) Barron of Bethlehem, Pa., Raymond M. Barron, of Easton, Pa., and Rodney L. Barron of Easton, Pa.; grandchildren Justin, Tristian and Rodney Jr. She is also survived by a great-grandson, Lawrence Nee; nieces Lindy O’Rourke of Powell and Millie Wall of Casper; nephew Walter Rook of Wenatchee, Wash.; and a former husband, Ronald E. Barron, of Walnutport, Pa.
Sharma was preceded in death by her parents and a brother, Clark Allen Rook Jr.
Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, at First Southern Baptist Church in Powell.
Memorial donations in her name can be made to the American Cancer Society.
GRAVE LOCATION: Block B Grave 18 Lot 5A
Nancy Hopkin Smith
born 11 Sep 1941, Powell, Park, Wyoming
daughter of Dorcas Lea Waltman and Fredrick Wilson Hopkin
married Bill Smith
died 10 May 2012, Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming
funeral 12 May 2012 Saturday
burial 14 May 2012 MondayNancy Hopkin Smith
Sept. 11, 1941 – May 10, 2012
Nancy Hopkin Smith was the firstborn child of Fredrick Wilson Hopkin and Dorcas Lea Waltman. She was born on Sept. 11, 1941, in Powell. In her usual impatient fashion, not being able to wait for the loved ones that were in route to say goodbye, she died peacefully with her sisters Janet and Debbi at her side in Lovell, at the North Big Horn Hospital.
Nancy lived most of her growing up years on the family dairy farm en Penrose, attending school in Powell. The school said that she went around the world twice on their school bus. Nancy graduated from Powell High School in 1959. After a year at Northwest Community College, Nancy graduated from the Billings Business College. From Billings, Nancy moved to Cheyenne. After a short stay there she moved with a friend to Huntington W. Va., where she met Bill Smith. Nancy and Bill were blessed with three beautiful daughters, Shauna, Tracey and Nikki.
Nancy spent many years raising horses and hound dogs and driving the narrow roads of the hollers of West Virginia and then Ohio. Nancy made the most of living in the south, but her heart was still always home in the Big Horn Basin. Nancy returned to Wyoming in 1989, living first in Lovell, then Byron and finally in her beloved Powell. She returned to Northwest College, studying art, history and political science subjects.
Nancy worked many years at the IGA Foodbasket and then at McDonald’s until she became ill with cancer in January 2009, when she was finally forced to quit working all together. Beating the odds, Nancy won the battle against cancer, retiring to the Powell Valley Care Center where she would spend the next three years writing, reading and painting. Recognizing Nancy’s unique artistic abilities, the care center staff invited her to paint the dining area windows and write an article for the monthly newsletter.
Nancy began to have difficulties with her kidneys at the beginning of this year, resulting in numerous stays at the Billings Clinic. Consequently, she was forced to move into the long-term facility in Laurel. Nancy was taken from there on May 9 to the Billings Clinic emergency room by ambulance. Once there, under the advice of the physicians, Nancy chose to come home to the Big Horn Basin for her final hours.
Nancy was preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by her daughters, Shona (Don) Rutt of Scottown, Ohio; Tracey (Curt) Runyan of Springfield, Ohio and Nikki Gannon of Coal Grove, Ohio,;seven grandchildren and one great-grandson; sisters Janet (John) Kobielusz and Kathi (Dennis) Pittman, both of Gillette and Debbi (Dave) Keele of Lovell; brother Carl Hopkin of Aurora, Colo.; numerous nieces and nephews; Uncle Burch and Aunt Ruby Hopkin, and Aunt Alyce Hopkin, all of Powell; as well as numerous cousins.
A memorial service was held May 12, 2012, at Haskell Funeral Home with interment in the Penrose Cemetery on May 14, 2012.
GRAVE LOCATION: Block C Lot 14 Grave 1
Henry Alfred Boyles
born 21 Feb 1928 Hawarden, Iowa
son of May McCormick and T. Elmer Boyles
married Alona Arlene Waterman, 28 Mar 1948 in Hawarden, Iowa
died 24 May 2012 Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming
Funeral 28 May 2012 Monday
Buried 29 May 2012 TuesdayHenry Alfred Boyles
Feb. 21, 1928 – May 24, 2012
Henry Alfred Boyles was born to T. Elmer and May (McCormick) Boyles on Feb. 21, 1928, in Hawarden, Iowa. He died on May 24, 2012, at the age of 84 at the New Horizons Care Center in Lovell.
As a child, Henry enjoyed working on a farm owned by his parents. He was skilled at many things as an adult but most enjoyed owning a service station and working as a mechanic. He could fix many things and enjoyed doing that as a service to others.
Henry married Alona Arlene Waterman in Hawarden, Iowa, on March 28, 1948. Together they raised four children, Sandra (Rejanaul) Pelletier, Lonnie (Denise), Michael and Julie King. He had 13 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
Henry was a lifelong member of the National Hunting Association. His greatest love was spending time in the mountains where he could take in all the beauty it has to offer while fishing and hunting. Throughout his life, he made many memorable hunting trips to Wyoming and had always desired to move west. In the mid-1990s, Henry fulfilled that dream by moving to Lovell to be near the mountains. He purchased a small house and lived a happy, full life hunting, fixing cars and driving out to the habitat or up to the mountain to view the wildlife.
Shortly after moving to Lovell, Henry formed a special relationship with his neighbors, Dave and Sharon Phelps, and became a grandpa to their children, Shelby (Jason) Happe, Sierra and Derek. Henry appointed himself chauffeur for these children and took them to and from school for over 15 years until his illness started in November 2011. Henry attended many sporting events, school and church programs to watch his “kids” perform. Henry had a ready smile for any child and loved laughing at the antics of children.
Henry’s life was blessed with other special relationships. Those included his nephew, Darvin (Peggy) Boyles of Idaho Falls, and his best friend, hunting, and fishing buddy “Old Baldy,” Art Camarena.
Henry led a simple life but deeply touched those with the fortune to have known him. Thank you to those who brought him much joy and happiness. He was truly blessed.
Funeral services were held Monday, May 28, at Haskell Funeral Home in Lovell. Burial was in the Penrose Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.haskellfuneralhome.com.
(taken from Lovell Chronicle 3 May 2012)