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GEORGE CARRIN
Funeral services for George Eastman Carmin, 86, were held Aug. 11 at the Congregational United Church of Christ in Douglas, with Rev. Carol Prochaska and Rev. Merrill Lanker officiating. Interment was at Douglas Park Cemetery with Samuel Mares American Legion Post #8 conducting military graveside rites. Mr. Carmin died Aug. 7, 2003, at his home near Orin south of Douglas. He was born Dec. 11, 1916, to Lem and Olive Pauline (Eastman) Carmin. He grew up on the family ranch where his father homesteaded and operated a rodeo livestock company. He graduated from Douglas High School and Chadron State College, where he earned a degree in education and starred on the basketball team. Following graduation he taught school at Bill and LaGrange and played semipro basketball for the Red Devils. In 1941 he joined the Army Air Corps, serving as captain during World War II in the European Theater. After the war he moved back to the family ranch and taught school in Douglas, where he met and married Ruby Edson, also a Douglas teacher. They raised their four daughters on the ranch near Orin. For 18 years Mr. Carmin taught and coached in Glendo, where he led his teams to championship titles in football, basketball and track. He taught history and math and served for a time as principal. The high school gym at Glendo still bears his name, Carmin Gymnasium. He returned to Douglas High School as athletic director in 1968, finishing his education career in 1975. He made a difference in many of his students’ lives, teaching them the value of hard work, dedication and integrity. In 1985, Mr. Carmin was included in the first group of inductees into the Coaches Hall of Fame. His picture and biography are displayed in the UW Arena Auditorium. After being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, Mr. Carmin retired from teaching and full-time ranching. He and his wife spent summers at the ranch and winters in Borrego Springs, Calif. They made wonderful friends and enjoyed the mild climate in Borrego Springs. Mr. Carmin will be long remembered for his valiant fight against the crippling disease. His love for his family, sense of humor and intense love of sports and competition will never be forgotten. He was a wonderful father and husband and a respected educator and coach. He is survived by his wife Ruby of Douglas; four daughters, Paula Rider-Kreycik and husband Dave of Douglas, Georgia Carmin of Laramie, Jacque Goodrich and husband Craig of Douglas and Donna Ricks and husband Ed of Douglas; 11 grandchildren, Mike Rider, Jay Palmer, Brian Palmer, Bart Goodrich, Garrett Ricks, Jennifer Page, Nichole Rider, Robynn Palmer, Kassie Ricks, Calley Ricks and Bri Goodrich; and three great-grandchildren, Kayle Palmer, Paige Palmer and Jackson Page. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lem Carmin in 1972 and Pauline Carmine on Oct. 17, 1990; sisters Phyllis Lyons, Dorothy Kroschel and infant Mary Belle Carmin; and brother Joe Carmin. Pallbearers were Mike Rider, Jay Palmer, Brian Palmer, Bart Goodrich, Garrett Ricks and T.C. Page. Honorary pallbearers were Jennifer Page, Nichole Rider, Robynn Palmer, Kassie Ricks, Calley Ricks and Bri Goodrich. Memorials to the George Carmin Youth Athletic Fund in care of Converse County Bank, P.O. Box 689, Douglas, would be appreciated by the family. Gorman Funeral Home-Converse Chapel of Douglas was in charge of the arrangements.
MABEL TAYLOR
Funeral services for Mabel Ann Taylor, 93, were held Monday at Gorman Funeral Home - Converse Chapel in Douglas with Pastor Tom Strock of the First Baptist Church of Lusk officiating. Internment was in Douglas Park Cemetery. Mrs. Taylor died Aug. 7, 2003, at Memorial Hospital of Converse County. She was born July 7, 1910, in Merino, Colo., the daughter of Thomas and Mary Ann (Venem) Heggs. She was reared and educated in the Merino area, where she also graduated from high school. On Jan. 9, 1932, she was married to Wilbur Herbert Taylor Sr. in Sterling, Colo. The couple moved to Douglas on Jan. 6, 1940. Mrs. Taylor enjoyed gardening, crocheting, sewing and quilting. She resided at 602 Clay St. in Douglas for 52 years. She is survived by two sons, Bob Taylor and wife Peggy of Glenrock, and Ken Taylor and wife Connie of Douglas; nine grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; two sons, Ivan Richard Taylor and Wilbur Herbert Taylor Jr.; and three brothers. Pallbearers were Russ Taylor, Kurt Taylor, Stan Taylor, Rich Taylor, Todd Taylor and Mike Taylor. Honorary pallbearers included all of her family and friends. A memorial to the Douglas Senior Citizen’s Center, P.O. Box 192, Douglas, would be appreciated by the family. Gorman Funeral Home - Converse Chapel of Douglas was in charge of the arrangements.
CONNIE LIVINGSTON
Funeral services for Connie Grant Livingston will be Aug. 13 at Beck Lake Park in Cody. She died peacefully Aug. 8, 2003, at her home in Cody. Mrs. Livingston was born Jan. 29, 1938, in Cody. For 65 years, the world has been blessed by her spirit and hope, courage and creativity, fantasy and dreams. She was a spiritual being having an earthly adventure. Whether it was planting hope in people’s hearts or flowers in her garden, things just naturally grew when she bathed them with her inner light. She was the only child born to Lela Mae “Toots” Vanderhoff and Joseph “Jack” Elmo Cover. She grew up in Cody surrounded by the love of her Grandma Pranty and the Vanderhoff aunts, uncles and cousins. She attended elementary and secondary schools in Cody with her good friend Don Livingston. Mrs. Livingston attended the University of Wyoming and was a member of Pi Beta Phi Sorority. It was at the university that she met and married Richard Charles Grant in 1958. The couple began their life together in Florida where Rich was stationed in the U.S. Air Force. After his discharge from the Air Force, they returned to the Grant family ranch in Glenrock where they raised their family. To their union four children were born, Richard Charles Jr., Lori, Kristy and Becky. After the death of her husband in 1976, Mrs. Livingston began a challenging chapter of her story. In 1981 she moved to Dallas with Kristy and Becky where she owned a successful barbecue restaurant. Her circle of family and friends expanded in Dallas as she continued to touch lives in her special way. Fate would once again intervene in her life and in 1984 she suffered the loss of her youngest child, Becky. Through her darkest days, her light never faltered and with courage and optimism, she continued on. Following her own serious car accident, Connie returned to Glenrock in 1991 where she operated Paintbrush Flowers with daughter, Lori. In late October 1994, “The Keeper of the Stars” put her old friend Don Livingston back into her life. They were married on June 4, 1995, and their two families became one. In this final chapter of her life, her destiny was found. As complete opposites, the Livingston’s were the perfect couple. He kept her grounded, she gave him wings. She would dream it, he would build it. They were true partners and best friends. She was proud to be his treasured wife. The beautiful home they built on the hill is what fairy tales are made of. The couple opened their doors to all and filled hearts with magic and love. Mrs. Livingston’s home and her 15 grandchildren provided her the greatest joy. She cherished the innocence and wisdom of children. She saw the world through their eyes. With kids, she could live out her belief that life was a pleasure to be enjoyed. For her, each day was an unending fantasy and an opportunity to dream and spend her ideas. Whether you knew her for a day or a lifetime, you couldn’t help but be touched by her infectious passion and love of life. She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Richard Grant and his parents, Fred and Evelyn. She is survived by her husband Don; children Rick, Lori and Kristy and their families, Mary, Brendon, Andrew and Whitney Grant of Glenrock, Danny, Jordann, Kaylann, Shaynna and McKenna Hoyt of Glenrock, and Glenn, Cash, Shea and Miles Logan of Dallas; Don’s family, including grandchildren Jimmy, Sasha, Lee, Wes and Alexandra; and a wealth of other family and friends. Memorials can be made to Park County Library Fund, 1057 Sheridan Ave., Cody, 82414, in Mrs. Livingston’s name.
DONNA SIMONSON
Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. July 1 at Douglas Park Cemetery for Donna Simonson. Ms. Simonson, 63, died Feb. 2, 2003, in Las Vegas, Nev. She was born Aug. 22, 1939, in Douglas. She attended local schools and graduated in 1957 from Converse County High School. Her first job was at the Budget as a typesetter. She later became an accountant in the real estate business. Ms. Simonson moved to Las Vegas, where she spent the last 20 years of her life. She is survived by her stepmother, Meryl, of Salem, Ore., and sisters Barbara Heinz of Lancaster, Calif. and Joyce Lee of Billings. Palm Mortuary-Jones handled the arrangements. Coffee and refreshments will be served at the Douglas Senior Center after the service.
THOMAS L. QUINN
Thomas L. Quinn, 39, of Cheyenne died June 13 after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born Nov. 12, 1963, in Douglas to L.T. “Tex” Quinn and Vonnie Quinn. He married his best friend, Laura Quinn-MacDougall, May 7, 1994. Thomas was a devoted family man, friend and outdoor enthusiast. He is survived by his wife, Laura Quinn-MacDougall of Cheyenne; son Brock Quinn of Cheyenne; daughters Sarah and Lisa Balland and Brittany Quinn, all of Cheyenne; mother Vonnie Quinn of Cheyenne; brother Ron Cross of Italy; parents-in-law Mike and Carol Lane of Cheyenne; brother-in-law Bill Lemaster and two nieces, all of Cheyenne; an aunt, Leone Olds of Douglas; two cousins, Zora Haefele and George Olds, both of Douglas; as well as many friends and colleagues. Thomas had many interests including mountain biking, scuba diving, camping, hiking, reading and Tae Kwon Do, in which he held a black belt. He always kept an innate sense of inquisitiveness. Thomas had a passion for the quality of our natural resources and devoted his career to the protection of our water. He graduated from high school in Douglas in 1982 where he was an all-around star athlete, receiving many awards. After receiving his bachelor of science degree in geology from the University of Wyoming in 1986, he moved to California and worked as a research analyst for the Army TEXCOM Experimentation Center as well as a geologist for Grice Engineering. While in California he attended the Army Logistics Management College and the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey. In 1990 he moved back to Wyoming and worked for the US Geological Survey as a hydrologist. In 1997 he was promoted by the US Geological Survey to chief project manager of the district NAWQA program where he was responsible for the development of new scientific studies and research. In October 2002, Thomas earned his dream job as administrator of the Ground Water Division for the State Engineers Office where he continued to work during his illness. Thomas was a registered professional geologist and belonged to many professional organizations. He was a member of the Association of Ground Water Scientists and Engineers, National Ground Water Association, American Water Resources Association Wyoming Chapter, Geological Society of America, International Association of Hydrogeologists and American Tae Kwon Do Fellowship. He was an advocate for divorced fathers rights and a certified scuba diver. He was preceded in death by his father, Tex Quinn on July 24, 1989, from the same illness. Cremation has taken place at Cheyenne Memorial Gardens and a memorial service to celebrate Thomas’ life will be at 1p.m., June 22 at the city of Cheyenne Kiwanis Community House, 4603 Lions Park Drive. Those who wish may donate to the Meredith & Jeannie Ray Cancer Center, 255 N. 30th St., Laramie, 82072, or to any non-profit agency devoted to the quality of our water.
IVAN T. METZLER
Services will be held at a later date for Ivan T. Metzler, 89, of Shoshoni. Cremation has taken place under the direction of Gorman Funeral Home. Mr. Metzler passed away Aug. 20, 2004, at the home of his daughter Peggy Schmidt in Douglas. He was born Oct. 18, 1914, in Denver, to Fredrick Charles and Alyse Mae Metzler. He was educated at Neilson Country School on Sheep Creek and raised on the Bar G Ranch in upper Fremont County. He attended high school in Riverton but left after he caught the teacher in a coyote trap he’d set on the teacher’s desk. During the 1930s he worked for Chapel Brothers Company, the last big horse outfit in Wyoming. They ran “hosses” from the Red Desert and Beaver Rim to Montana in the days of the open range. Mr. Metzler was a rough string rider and a horse runner, topping out horses for the crew. After he rode a horse twice it was considered gentle enough to use. In 1936 he participated in the last horse roundup in the state. While attending Denver Art College from 1936-1937, he met Caroline Nelson. They were married Feb. 10, 1937. During World War II Mr. Metzler ran a shearing plant crew through Wyoming and Montana. Much of the wool they sheared went toward uniforms for U.S. troops. He continued his education with night welding classes at Ogden College in Utah while working days at a bomb loading plant. Mr. Metzler was a master plumber and owned Metzler Plumbing and Heating Company in Newcastle in the 1950s. His love of ranching and open spaces brought him to Lysite, where he worked on various ranches and was later foreman of B.B. Brooks Sheep Company, where he remained until retirement at age 70. After returning to the Missouri Valley, the Metzlers worked and taught art in the bronze sculpture department at Central Wyoming College in Riverton from 1985-1999. They both loved teaching, and Mr. Metzler won numerous awards at art shows across the west. He enjoyed the high country and loved to hunt, fish and trap. In the early days he would ride from Riverton with a pack horse to hunt elk on the East Fork, and was “a hell of a rifle and pistol shot.” He was also an accomplished rawhider, braiding reins, ropes and whips as well as making saddles and working as a silver smith. In recent years Mr. Metzler traveled to Ireland and enjoyed the company of his children and grandchildren. He is survived by daughters Carol and husband Ralph Wrightson of Newcastle, Peggy Schmidt of Douglas and Mickie Dobson of Noxon, Mont.; sons Butch Metzler of Blythe, Calif., and Ken and wife Kathi Metzler of Shoshoni; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife Carolyn; parents Fredrick and Alyse Metzler; brother Fred Metzler; sisters Alice Campbell and Marjorie Shelley; and great-grandson Dakota Bruce. Memorials can be made to North Platte Home Health and Hospice in Douglas.
SHARON CAY WRIGHT
Memorial services for Sharon Cay Wright, 45, will be held at 3 p.m. Aug. 29 at Natural Bridge. Casual dress is acceptable. Ms. Wright died Aug. 22, 2004, at Memorial Hospital of Converse County in Douglas after a lengthy illness. She was born Sept. 10, 1958, in Casper, to Robert (Bob) and Mary Louise (Stauffenburg) Wright. She graduated from high school in Spain. She was a loving mother, daughter, sister, grandmother and special friend to many. She worked at the Broken Wheel Truck Stop for many years. She was preceded in death by her father, Bob Wright, and sister Beth Wright. She is survived by her daughters Mary Shavonne Midkiff, Shannon Hill and Tiffany Klein; sons James and Justin Wisdom; five granddaughters; two grandsons; mother Mary Hilger; sister Tavenne Edwards; brother Robert Wright; and numerous others. A Sharon C. Wright Memorial Fund has been established at Converse County Bank, P.O. Box 689, Douglas. Ms. Wright was well-cared for by Ann Rex and Kare’s Home Health and the staff at Memorial Hospital of Converse County. Gorman Funeral Home-Converse Chapel in Douglas is in charge of the arrangements.
MILTON ALAN BOWERS
A memorial service for Milton Alan Bowers, 68, was held Oct. 8 at Congregational United Church of Christ in Douglas, with Pastor Ginny Maslo officiating. Cremation has taken place. Mr. Bowers died Oct. 5, 2004, at Central Wyoming Hospice Home in Casper. He was born on March 14, 1936, in Marseilles, Ill., to Dewey and Clara
(Gumm) Bowers. He grew up on the family farm outside of Marseilles. After graduating from high school, he served four years in the U.S. Marine Corp. After he was honorably discharged, he returned to Marseilles and began his own family life. In 1979, he and his family moved to Douglas after spending many summer vacations in Wyoming. He enjoyed life to the fullest by sharing time with his family and friends. He liked spending time outdoors and traveling. Mr. Bowers was never at a loss for a new adventure or learning something new. It was important for him to get everything done as soon as possible so there was more time to do something else. His life grew and touched many different families throughout his life. The Masonic Order played a major role in his life. His sense of humor, caring nature and presence will be greatly missed. He was preceeded in death by his parents; sister Carolyn Bell; and stepdaughter Kelly Tobar. Mr. Bowers is survived by his wife Marilyn Jo Bowers of Douglas; daughter Marla Bowers of St. Louis, Mo.; son Neil Bowers and wife of Columbia, Mo.; sister Marie Inskeep of Ottawa, Ill.; sister Marge Ellena and husband of Clinton Township, Mich.; stepdaughter Kolette Garnica and her daughter Makala of Casper; stepsons Kerry, Kris, Karlo and Kal Garnica; several step-grandchildren; several neices and nephews; and one grandson of St. Louis. Memorials may be made to the Douglas Shrine Travel Fund, 119 N. 3rd St., Douglas 82633, or to Cryptic Mason Medical Research Foundation, P.O. Box 1489, Nashville, Ind. 47448.
LOUISA ELLEN STEWART
Graveside services and interment for Louisa Ellen Stewart, 73, will be held at 11 a.m. Oct. 13 at Douglas Park Cemetery in Douglas, with Pastor Paul M. Rosburg of Zion Lutheran Church officiating. Mrs. Stewart died Oct. 9, 2004, at Memorial Hospital of Converse County. She was born Oct. 2, 1931, in Guttenburg, Iowa, to Archie and Viola
(Pierce) Morarend. She was reared and educated in Guttenburg and Osterdock, Iowa. She graduated from Osterdock High School. The family moved to Dubuque, Iowa, and she worked in a factory until moving to Wyoming in 1954. On Dec. 7, 1956, she married Leslie S. “Pat” Stewart in Casper. She was a stay-at-home mom until her two children were raised. She worked in the cafeteria at the hospital in Douglas for 20 years, and also worked at Piggy Lou Donut Shop and Douglas Budget on a part-time basis. She was a member of Zion Lutheran Church and enjoyed sewing. She is survived by her children Terri Lynn Dack of Troy, Mont., and Mike and wife Vicky Stewart of Douglas; sisters Shirley Kuehl of Elkader, Iowa, Mary Lucas of New Salisbury, Ind., and Margaret Morarend of Florida; grandchildren Kenny Bowen of Douglas and Angie and husband Craig Rasmussen of Savannah, Ga.; great-grandchildren Zachary and Zaiden Rasmussen, both of Savannah; and special friends Dan and Sue Pauli and family of Douglas. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Pat Stewart, on July 30, 1982. Pallbearers will be Adam Pauli, Andy Pauli, Aaron Pauli, Dan Pauli, Tony Jaquess and Kenny Bowen. Honorary pallbearers will be Shirley and Gilbert Noel, Marie Owens, Helen Strange, Chloe Worrell and Shirley Reed. A memorial to the Louisa E. Stewart Memorial Fund, in care of Converse County Bank, P.O. Box 689, Douglas 82633, would be appreciated by the family. Family and friends may call at the funeral home from 8-10 a.m. Oct. 13. Gorman Funeral Homes- Converse Chapel of Douglas is in charge of the arrangements.
