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Richard C. Williams
1914 - 2006
Richard Collins Williams, 92, died Sept. 22 at Laramie Care Center in Laramie.
He was born on June 7, 1914, in Laramie to Arthur H. and Minnie (Collins) Williams.
His paternal grandparents were W.R. and Maggie Williams, some of the first settlers in the Tie Siding area. His maternal grandparents, Fred and Helen Collins were pioneers in the Sand Creek area.
Mr. Williams was raised and spent his life on the AX Ranch, which was homesteaded by his father.
He received his grade - school education at the Pine Ridge, a rural school located on the ranch, attended Laramie High School and graduated in 1932.
He married Augusta (Gussie) Norell on Sept. 12, 1937. They had three daughters.
After his marriage, Mr. Williams worked for his widowed mother on the AX Ranch. In 1946, he purchased the ranch and gradually made many improvements and added land to the original homestead. He was well known for his Black Angus cattle. He was a very diligent protector of the natural resources and was very aware of the earth, water and wildlife aspect of daily ranching life. The AX Ranch was his life and, next to his family, his love. The ranch was sold in 2002.
For many years he was the local area brand inspector and served on the local school district board. He was on the Albany County Soil Conservation committee and served on the FHA board. He and his wife traveled to South America on a Cattleman's tour, to Canada to the site of his paternal grandparent's homes, and to Australia. He and his wife traveled Wyoming attending Eastern Star meetings when his wife was a grand officer and attended Eastern Star Grand Chapter each year.
Mr. Williams enjoyed his family and was very proud of them and their families. All the grandchildren spent as much time as possible on the ranch with Grannie and Granddad. Grandkids would spend the entire summer if possible.
He was very active in Masonic Organizations. He initiated the Shrine Beef Caravan in 1971. Local Shrine clubs would donate beef animals to the Shriners Hospital in Salt Lake City. In the fall several Shrine ranchers would take their trailers and haul the beef animals to Salt Lake City. They timed the trip to coincide with the Wyoming/Utah football game. Richard and Gussie enjoyed the trips, the football games and looked forward to it each year. They were very dedicated to the Shriners Hospital as well as the Cathedral Home for Children in Laramie.
Richard Williams was active in many organizations which included the Pole Mountain Cattle Association, Albany County Stockgrowers, Wyoming Stockgrowers, Wyoming Farm Bureau, Soil Conservation District, was a life member of Elks Lodge No. 582, Past Associate Guardian of Bethel No. 44, Job's Daughters; Gem City Lodge No. 52 AF and AM, York Rite Bodies, Korein Temple, Laramie Shrine Club, Wyoming Consistory No. 1, Order of the Jesters, he was a Past Patron of Snowy Range Chapter No. 45; was a life member of the Virginia Dale Community Club, and a 50 - year member of Gem City Lodge No. 52 A.F. & A.M.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Fredrick Williams; Augusta (Gussie), his wife of 67 years; and grandsons, Kelly Ray Houchin and Ashley Gary Mathisen.
He is survived by daughters Dixie Mathisen, Julie and husband Duane Houchin, all of Laramie, Lynn Williams - Haas and husband, Dennis, of Cheyenne; grandchildren, Amber Mathisen of Laramie, Corey and Angela Houchin; and great - grandsons, Brennon and Kyle Houchin of Eaton, Colo., Jim Warfield of Laramie, Jason Warfield of Fort Calhoun, Neb.; Karla and David Tow; great - granddaughter Skye Houchin of Dysart, Iowa; and niece, Elizabeth Dearth of Mattawan, Mich.
Services are under the direction of Montgomery Stryker Funeral Home and will be 2 p.m. Friday in Laramie.
Pallbearers will be Corey Houchin, Jim Warfield, Jason Warfield, Gary Mathisen, Duane Houchin and Ted Warfield.
Visitation will be from 2 p.m. until 5:30 p.m. Thursday and from 10 a.m. until service time on Friday at Montgomery - Stryker Funeral Home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Masonic Temple Board, 401 Ivinson Ave., Laramie, WY 82070. To send condolences or to sign the online guest book go to www.montgomerystryker.com.
Cindy D. Brown
1956 - 2006
Cindy D. Brown, 49 of Cheyenne died Sept. 23 at the United Medical Center - West in Cheyenne.
She was born in Cheyenne on Oct. 25, 1956.
She has been a life long resident of Cheyenne and worked in the grocery business in the meat department.
Mrs. Brown is survived by one son and daughter - in - law, Colby and Selena Willett of Cheyenne; one daughter and son - in - law, Angela and Rodney Massengill of Cheyenne; five grandchildren, Jalen Willett, Chayce Willett, Trystan Massengill, Brianna Massengill and Riley Massengill; one sister, Suzanne McLam of Moscow, Idaho; one brother, Steve Brown and one very good friend, Frank Carrera of Cheyenne.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Cecil and Barbara Brown and by one brother, Robert "Butch" Brown.
Cindy will be greatly missed by those who know and loved her.
Cremation has taken place at Cheyenne Memorial Gardens.
Private memorial services will be conducted at a later date.
Services are under the direction of Wiederspahn - Radomsky Chapel of the Chimes.
Eleanor E. Allaback
1917 - 2006
Eleanor E. Allaback, 89, of Carpenter died Sept. 22 in Carpenter.
She was born July 10, 1917, in Adair County, Iowa.
She was a homemaker.
She married Marion Dayton Allaback on May 12, 1941, in Kimball, Neb.
She is survived by her son, Ronald D. Allaback of Newcastle; a daughter, Connie M. and Rudy Breeden of Carpenter; a sister, Ruth Means of Fontanelle, Iowa; niece and nephew, Candy and Tom Marchese of Omaha, Neb., Marion Reeder of Carpenter and Glenn and Patty Allaback of Reno, Nev.; grandchildren, Kyle and Tippy Breeden, Misty and Blair Balls, all of Carpenter; great - grandchildren, Jacobi Balls, Emily Breeden, Brittany Balls, Kenny Balls and Royce Breeden, all of Carpenter.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Marion Dayton Allaback on March 17, 1981; her parents, Edwin and Mary Glade; a brother, Keith Glade, during World War II; and a nephew, Marvin Reeder.
A graveside service will be 10 a.m. Friday at Carpenter Cemetery.
Burial will be in Carpenter Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Blair Balls, Rudy Breeden, Kyle Breeden, Larry Hinker, Buster Childers and Jeff Rhoades.
Honorary pallbearers will be Henry Miller, Marion Reeder, Carl Johnson, Richard Miller and Tom Marchese.
Friends may contribute to the Carpenter Cemetery Association.
Arrangements by Schrader Funeral Home.
Linda R. Scott
1948 - 2006
Linda Rae Scott, 58, of Cheyenne died Sept. 24 at United Medical Center - West.
She was born July 6, 1948, in Cheyenne and had lived here all of her life.
Mrs. Scott was a member of Meadowbrook Baptist Church and the Christian Women's Club. She was a former missionary with Village Missions.
She is survived by her husband, Ronald H. Scott of Cheyenne, whom she married on Sept. 11, 1971 in Cheyenne; three sons, Aaron Scott of Laramie, Cory Scott of Plattsmouth, Neb., and Justin Scott of Laramie; a brother, Delbert Peterson of Cheyenne; a sister, Darlene Lesco of Douglas; and three grandchildren.
Mrs. Scott was preceded in death by her parents, Kenneth and Helen Peterson.
Services will be 1 p.m. today at Meadowbrook Baptist Church with Pastor Bob Ohlson officiating. Interment to follow at Cheyenne Memorial Gardens.
Casket bearers will be Alan Lesco, Delbert Peterson, Brett Lesco, Bart Lesco, Connor Peterson, and Ralph VanWinkle.
Honorary casket bearers will be Jordan Garriott, Courtney Garriott, and Christopher Garriott.
Services are under the direction of Wiederspahn - Radomsky Chapel of the Chimes.
Friends may send contributions to the American Cancer Society or Dave Dravecky's Outreach of Hope, 13840 Gleneagle Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80921 - 3214 www.outreachofhope.org.
Mary Candelaria
1933 - 2006
Mary Candelaria, 73, of Cheyenne died Sept. 29 at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center.
She was born May 30, 1933, in Mora, N.M.
Mrs. Candelaria was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church and the American Legion Auxiliary.
She was a cook for various restaurants.
Mrs. Candelaria is survived by her husband, Ben, whom she married Dec. 28, 1949, in Las Vegas, N.M.; two sons, Rod Candelaria of Thornton, Colo. and Nick Candelaria of Poplar Bluff, Mo.; two daughters, Kathy Inskeep of Thornton and Andrea Quintero of Vallejo, Calif.; a brother, Tom Gonzales of Cheyenne; two sisters, Cecilia Garcia of Roswell, N.M. and Sophie Jacoby of Cheyenne; 10 grandchildren; and eight great - grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Elijo and Andreita Gonzales; two sons, Joseph Leonard Candelaria and George Candelaria; two brothers, Procopio Gonzales and Ernie Gonzales; and three sisters, Louise Maloof, Aurora Montoya, and Mela Gonzales.
Cremation has taken place at Cheyenne Memorial Gardens.
Mass will be 2:30 p.m. today at St. Joseph's Catholic Church with the Rev. Ray Moss as celebrant.
Interment of the urn will follow at Olivet Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Lawrence Bocanegra, John Candelaria, Pat Gonzales, Joseph Candelaria, Aaron Juarez and Adam Juarez.
Cooper K. Tadios
2006
Cooper Kiyoshi Tadios died Sept. 21 at Presbyterian St. Luke's Hospital in Denver.
He was born Sept. 19 in Cheyenne.
He is survived by his parents, Mark Barnes of Oklahoma and Diane Tadios of Cheyenne; his grandparents, Daniel and Eileen Tadios of California and Carol Barnes of Oklahoma; his great - grandparents, Doris Kodama of Hawaii and Ed and Betty Brooks of Oklahoma; and his uncle and aunts.
A memorial service has been held.
Cremation has taken place at Cheyenne Memorial Gardens under the direction of Wiederspahn - Radomsky Chapel of the Chimes.
