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Andy Twite, 28, of Sheridan, WY, died Tuesday, March 11, 2003 at the home of his parents in Sheridan.
Andy was born November 11, 1974 in Sheridan, WY to Patrick James and Mary Ann (Shoumaker) Twite. He attended Coffeen School and moved with his parents to Aloha, Oregon when he was 13. Andy attended schools in Aloha and graduated from Aloha High School in 1993. He returned to Sheridan in 1997 and was assistant manager of Domino's Pizza at the time of his death.
Andy enjoyed camping, playing in the water, and enjoyed his music.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, 1 uncle, and 1 aunt. He is survived by his parents, Pat and Mary Twite of Sheridan; his paternal grandparents, Whitey and Margie Twite of Sheridan; 4 uncles, 5 aunts, and numerous cousins.
Cremation has taken place and a memorial service for Andy will be held at a later date. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.
Gladys Elizabeth Heppner Haug age 90, a former Sheridan resident
Died Thursday, March 6, 2003, in Utah
Born February 25, 1913, in Edgemont, SD
Parents - Frank & Lavina Ann (Calkins) Heppner
She was the second of three daughters. The family moved to Sheridan when she was three years old. She grew up in Sheridan graduating high school in 1931 with the highest GPA in her class for which she received a four-year lifetime scholarship to the University of Wyoming. In 1938, she married Paul Edward Haug and they lived a few miles west of Sheridan on a small farm where she became interested in growing flowers, especially the gladiolus, producing over 3000 spikes of flowers a season. Her husband died in 1969. In 1971, she moved to Delta, Colorado, where she worked for Holly Sugar Corp. for 37 years until she retired. Recently she moved to Orem, UT, to be near family. Gladys served faithfully in various callings in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints with a special love of family history and genealogy.
Preceded in death by her parents, husband, her sisters and a dear friend, Guy Howard.
SURVIVING RELATIVES
Two Nephews, one niece and a cousin.
Graveside service will be 12 noon on Saturday (Mar. 15th) in Sheridan Municipal Cemetery. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.
Ruth Catherine Andrews 93, of Sheridan, WY, died Wednesday, May 21, 2003 in Westview Health Care Center, Sheridan.
Ms Andrews was born October 8, 1909 in Milwaukee, Wisc. to Edward Vail and Hattie (Burge) Andrews. She attended Trowbridge Elementary School and then graduated from Bay View High School in Milwaukee with the Class of 1927. She then earned a bachelors degree in music from Northwestern University in Evanston, IL in 1931 and a masters degree in music from Iowa State University in Iowa City, Iowa in 1935.
Ms Andrews taught at Texas Women's University in Denton, TX from 1935 to 1947. From 1947 to 1952, she was the supervisor of music in the Denton, TX public schools. From 1952 to 1969, Ms Andrews taught in the Daniels Elementary School in Kerrville, Texas. She was a 50+year member of the American Association of University Women.
Ms Andrews became a member of the First Church of Christ Scientist (Christian Science Church) while living in Denton, TX, and served in many capacities such as organist, pianist, reader, and many others. Her faith was strong and her devotion complete.
Ms Andrews had a wonderful sense of humor and a laugh that will never be forgotten by those who have known her. She loved children, her family, music and life. She was extremely generous in sharing with her family and others financially. That generosity was shared also in her personal presence and musical gifts.
Ms Andrews was preceded in death by her parents; her brothers, Edward A. and Robert B. Andrews; her sister-in-law, Marion C. Andrews; and her niece, Jean Andrews.
She is survived by her niece, Claire L. Andrews of Kutztown, PA; a nephew, Bruce L. Andrews and his wife, Jo Lynn of Sheridan, WY along with their adult children, Amy L. Andrews of Portland, OR and Douglas B. Andrews of Sheridan, WY.
Cremation has taken place, and a private family memorial service will be held at a later date at the Chapel of the Skyline Presbyterian Church Camp near Encampment, WY. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.
Memorials in memory of Ms Andrews may be made to the First Church of Christ Scientist (Christian Science Church), 455 Sumner, Sheridan, WY 82801, Phone 1-307-672-2041.
Naomi Rose Harris Bissell 94, of Sheridan, WY, died Wednesday, May 14, 2003 in Westview Health Care Center, Sheridan.
Mrs. Bissell was born April 18, 1909 in Lincoln, Nebraska to Walter Ross and Emma (Kulper) Harris. The family moved to Sheridan, WY when she was 5 years old. She attended Sheridan Elementary and Sheridan High School graduating in 1928.
Naomi married Hershel Aldridge in 1928. She was then employed by Vaughn Ragsdale for 13 years. In 1946 she moved to Riverton. WY and she was employed by J. M. McDonalds Co. for 20 years. She returned to Sheridan in 1972. She married William Bissell in 1952 and they were divorced in 1966.
Mrs. Bissell was a member of BPO Does #127. She was a past president and a member of the Eagles Auxiliary #186 since 1938. She enjoyed dancing, Bowling, Knitting, and Bingo.
She was preceded in death by her parents, 2 brothers, and 1 sister.
Mrs. Bissell is survived by 1 daughter, Shirley (Jerry) Higgs, of Sheridan; 2 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; and one sister, Winifred Woodhead, of Sheridan; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Mrs. Bissell will be 11:00 A. M. Saturday, May 17, 2003 at Champion Ferries Funeral Home with the Rev. David Duprey officiating. Burial will be in the Eagle's Section of Sheridan Municipal Cemetery. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.
Memorials in memory of Mrs. Bissell may be made to the Senior Citizen's Center, or the Sheridan Dog and Cat Shelter, in care of Delphine Toner, 1st Interstate Bank, P. O. Box 2007, Sheridan, WY 82801
Katheryn Elizabeth Blakeman, 96 of Sheridan passed away at her residence on Thursday, May 15, 2003.
Katheryn was born on February 16, 1907 to Kate Elizabeth (Goodrich) and William David Roadifer in Sundance, Wyoming. She attended schools in Sundance and graduated from Sundance High School. In 1928 she married Manuel "Buck" Sipe and they had one daughter, Margaret. Buck died when Katheryn was still pregnant. In 1937 she married Jerry Merle Blakeman in Sundance and the couple made their home there until 1944 at which time they moved to Sheridan. With Jerry, Katheryn had two children; a son, Jerry and a daughter, Jean. After high school she attended normal training in Spearfish, South Dakota and taught school in Crook County for several years. Katheryn enjoyed crocheting, reading, and taking care of her grandchildren.
Mrs. Blakeman was preceded in death by her two husbands, Buck and Jerry; a daughter, Margaret Davis; and eleven brothers and sisters. She is survived by her son, Jerry Blakeman of Sheridan; her daughter, Jean Holwell of Sheridan; seven grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
Cremation has taken place and private family services will be held at a later date. Kane Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
The family has requested that memorials be made in Katheryn's name to the Senior Citizens Center Building Fund or donor's choice in care of Delphine Toner, First Interstate Bank, P.O. Box 2007, Sheridan, WY 82801.
Arthur J. Bocek died peacefully in his sleep on Thursday, May 15, 2003.
Art was born on April 26, 1945 in Sheridan. He was a lifelong Sheridan resident, being born and raised in the area. Art loved fishing, hunting and visiting with friends and family. He loved his friends and family and was always there to lend a hand when physically able.
Art was preceded in death by one son, Steven Alan Bocek; his mother, Eva Bocek; and his father, Frank Bocek. He is survived by his daughter; his three sisters, Lee Rompf of Wyarno, Connie Perry and Dale Ann Miller both of Sheridan; and one brother, Ed Bocek also of Sheridan.
Mr. Bocek has been cremated and family services are planned. Kane funeral home is handling the arrangements.
Any donations may be made in Arthur's name to the soup kitchen via First Christian Church of Sheridan.
Robert "Bob" E. Burke, 77, of Sheridan, passed away at his home on Sunday, May 11, 2003.
Bob was born on March 5, 1926, in Belle Fourche, South Dakota to Billie and Olive (Reeves) Burke. He graduated from Bennett County High School in 1943. In 1946 he married Jackie Cuddy in 1946 and they ranched in Tuthill, SD until 1956 when they and their four children moved to Keenesburg, Colorado.
Bob and Jackie were divorced in 1955. In 1973 Bob moved back to Martin and began ranching again and purchased his fathers ranch, which he ranched until recently. In 1979
he married Mary Ladely and in 1992 they purchased a retirement home here in Sheridan, where he lived until his death. Bob and Mary made many trips each year back and forth between their ranch and their home in Sheridan.
Bob was preceded in death by his parents, Billie and Olive Burke and his twin brother Howard Burke. He is survived by his wife Mary of Sheridan; his two sons, Jerry Burke of Alexandria, VA and Bill Burke of Greeley, CO; his two daughters, Judy Williams of Littleton, CO and Sandi Weickum of Keenesburg, CO; his stepdaughter Dahna Chaitanya of Salt Lake City, UT; his two sisters, Betty Hagler of Sanger, TX and Helen Jorgenson of Chamberlain, SD; his two brothers, Ed Burke of Gordon, NE and Ronnie Burke of Billings, MT; his eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Funeral services were held Thursday, May 22, 2003, at Lindsey Memorial Presbyterian Church in Martin, South Dakota with burial at Mount Hope Cemetery in Valentine, Nebraska. Memorials have been established to both the Martin Community Cemetery and Mount Hope Cemetery. Ziegler Funeral Home in Martin, South Dakota handled was in charge of the arrangements. Kane Funeral Home handled the local arrangements.
Buelah H. Bushmaker age 98 of Sheridan, WY
Died Wednesday, May 28, 2003, in Sheridan Manor
Born October 17, 1904, in Charles City, Iowa
Parents - Rufus Leander & Blanche (Jennison) Seavy
She was one of nine children. The family moved to a homestead north of Billings, MT, known then as Hoskins Basin, in 1913. She graduated from high school in Billings. On January 1, 1923, Buelah came to Sheridan to enter Nurses Training at Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County which at that time had a three-year program. Buelah's nursing career was postponed when on May 16, 1924, she married Jack Bushmaker and became the mother of seven children. In 1944, Buelah (then a Licensed Practical Nurse) and her husband started the Bushmaker Nursing Home in the family residence and continued it for seventeen years. It was the first home of this kind to be licensed in Wyoming. On December 3, 1961, their dream came true when Eventide of Sheridan, Inc., (Sheridan Manor) opened its doors. Buelah was the administrator for many years until she partially retired in 1970 and then fully retired on September 15, 1977. She enjoyed her retirement traveling, visiting her relatives and friends, church activities, lots of handiwork and just the joy of everyday living. She was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church, St. Joseph group of Catholic Women and past president of the Wyoming Nursing Home Association.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Jack, three sisters, four brothers and one great grandson.
SURVIVING RELATIVES
SONS - William Bushmaker, Casper, WY
John Bushmaker, Coos Bay, OR
DAUGHTER - Darlene (Harry) Waddell, Sheridan
BROTHER - Dick Seavy, Albany, OR
11 GRANDCHILDREN
20 GREAT GRANDCHILDREN
4 GREAT GREAT GRANDCHILDREN
10 STEP GREAT GREAT GRANDCHILDREN
NUMEROUS NIECES, NEPHEWS AND COUSINS
Vigil service will be 7:00pm on Friday (June 6th) from Champion Ferries Funeral Home with Funeral Liturgy at 10:00am on Saturday from Holy Name Catholic Church with Father Ronald Stolcis officiating. Interment will be in Sheridan Municipal Cemetery. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.
Memorials may benefit the Holy Name Catholic Church or Fulmer Public Library Foundation "Large Print Books".
