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Alice L. Irene
SARATOGA — Funeral services for former Thermopolis resident Alice L. Irene, 93, will be held Monday, April 7 at 2 p.m. at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Medicine Bow with Arlen Rounds, Episcopal Lay Person, officiating. Interment will follow in Trails End Cemetery in Medicine Bow.
Mrs. Irene died Thursday, April 3, 2003 at Valley View Rehab and Care Center in Saratoga of Parkinson’s Disease.
She was born Feb. 25, 1910 in Elk Mountain to Daniel and Ina (Gegg) Veitch. She attended public schools in Elk Mountain and Rawlins, graduating from Rawlins High School in 1929.
On April 25, 1930, she married Albert G. Irene at St. Matthews Episcopal Cathedral in Laramie. They lived and worked on the TL Ranch south of Medicine Bow until 1966 when they moved to Medicine Bow. Alice lived there until November of 1991 and stayed with her daughter and her husband about three months before entering the Canyon Hills Manor in Thermopolis. In July of 2000, she was moved to Valley View in Saratoga.
Mrs. Irene was a member of the Rebekah Lodge of Elk Mountain and a member of St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. She served many offices in the Rebekahs, both on the local and state level. She was also very active with the Episcopal Church women and was state president from 1960-1966.
She also belonged to the Wyoming Cattle Women Association. For many years, she baked and decorated cakes, mostly wedding cakes.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Albert, of nearly 50 years; a sister, Mary; a grandson, Landy Irene; and a son-in-law, Bud Robertson.
Mrs. Irene is survived by her daughter, Alberta Robertson of Medicine Bow; a son, Jim (Maire) Irene of Ft. Collins, Colo.; a sister, Helen Rose of Grass Valley, Calif.; six grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and seven nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made in her name to the Medicine Bow Senior Center, 314 Sage Street, Medicine Bow, Wyoming, 82329; or to St. Lukes Episcopal Church in Medicine Bow; or to the National Parkinson’s Foundation.
Montgomery-Stryker Funeral Home of Laramie is in charge of arrangements.
Milo S. Howe
WORLAND — Funeral services for Milo S. Howe, 85, will be held Tuesday, June 3 at 10 a.m. at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Stake Center in Worland with Bishop Craig Whitlock officiating. Viewing will be from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Burial will follow in the Riverview Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Milo died Thursday, May 29, 2003 at the Worland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.
Milo Seth Howe was born Feb. 2, 1918 in Kearney, Neb., the oldest son of Walter Henry and Ida Jane (Krebs) Howe. He worked on his father’s farm where they sharecropped during the lean years up the Depression. After high school, Milo went to the University of Nebraska at Lincoln, Neb. on a 4-H scholarship for one year, playing football as a tackle.
With times in 1938 being very lean for the Howe family back in Kearney, Milo sent money from part-time employment to help support his brothers and sisters.
He moved to Evanston to work at the Charlie Myer’s ranch. He began working with the Union Pacific Railroad as a fireman in Evanston. Following Pearl Harbor, he was drafted into the Infantry in the U.S. Army.
He married the love of his life, Delma Isabella Hunt, on April 15, 1943 in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Salt Lake Temple in Utah while on furlough during the war.
While in the military, he served in England, France and Germany in the 728th Railway Operating Battalion until January of 1946.
After the war, Milo kept his railroad seniority on the UP Railroad and earned a transfer to Laramie where all five of his children were born and raised. He was a railroad fireman and engineer in Laramie for 28 years.
Milo served with the Boy Scouts of America in many positions, notably cub master for 20 years and scoutmaster for two national jamborees in 1960 and 1964. He was honored with a silver beaver award.
Milo moved to Cheyenne in 1973 where he retired in 1982 from the railroad. Milo and Delma served as missionaries in Indianapolis, Ind. and as ordinance workers in the Denver LDS Temple following retirement.
After 20 years in Cheyenne, they moved to Worland which has been home for the past 10 years.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter; one brother; one sister; two granddaughters; and one grandson.
Milo is survived by his wife of 50 years, Delma of Worland; four sons, Jon (Rosemary) Howe of Salt Lake City, Roger (Sue) Howe of Worland, Thomas (Trudy) Howe of Rawlins and Donald (Sheri) Howe of Sacramento, Calif.; 19 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one brother, Loren R. Howe of Amarillo, Texas; and two sisters, Beth E. Werthwein of Oceanside, Calif. and Lona May Lowell of Kearney.
Memorials may be made in Milo’s name to the Alzheimer’s Association, in care of Bryant Funeral Home, P.O. Box 524, Worland, Wyoming, 82401.
Bryant Funeral Home in Worland is in charge of arrangements.
Marjorie L. Pitarresi
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — A Memorial Mass for Marjorie L. Pitarresi, 78, was celebrated on Friday, May 23 at Prince of Peace Roman Catholic Church in Niagara Falls, N.Y.
Mrs. Pitarresi died Tuesday, May 20, 2003 at Mt. St. Mary’s Hospital in Lewiston, N.Y.
She was born on May 11, 1925 in Niagara Falls to Charles and Lucy Fratello. She was raised and educated in Niagara Falls, obtaining her nursing degree from Mt. St. Mary’s School of Nursing.
Her nursing career spanned close to 50 years. She was instrumental in the development of the original CCU/ICU at Mt. St. Mary’s Hospital. She was in charge of the CCU and later the Recovery Room, retiring at age 67.
She was well known in the community and involved in many civic and charitable organizations.
She married Murphy J. Pitarresi on June 5, 1947. They were the parents of 10 children. They celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary in June of 1997.
She was preceded in death by her husband on July 4, 1999; and her son, Anthony, in 1965.
Mrs. Pitarresi was the beloved mother of John Pitarresi and Jerry (Marie) Pitarresi of New Hartford, N.Y., Jule (James) Lanahan of Northeast, Pa., Maura Cuddahee of Niagara Falls, Mary Jo (Randy) Hake of Worland, Michael (Gineena) Pitarresi and Charles (Nancy) Pitarresi of Niagara Falls, Jennifer Pitarresi of Washington, D.C., Janine (Frank) Congi of North Tonawanda, N.Y.; 21 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Roberta Holland Wood
SPRING CREEK, Nevada — Funeral services for former Worland resident Roberta Holland Wood, 74, will be held Saturday, July 12 at 1 p.m. in the Ten Sleep Chapel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
Viewing will be from 11:30 to 12:30 at the Ten Sleep Ward Building.
Bobbie passed away Monday, July 7, 2003 at the home of her oldest daughter, Cathy Strickler, in Spring Creek, Nevada after a long struggle with Parkinson’s Disease.
She was born Feb. 14, 1929 in Worland, the youngest child of Earl and Helen (Haynes) Holland.
She married George Wood on July 1, 1951 in Dubois. Together they built their home on the edge of Deep Creek Canyon where she was a dedicated partner in their ranching operations. Later they moved off the mountains to a small place on the Upper Nowood when Earl Holland passed away. They then moved onto the 1/4 Ranch where they raised their four daughters.
Her lifelong passion for ranch life was hi-lighted by the raising of beautiful quarter horses and Charolais-cross cattle. Bobbie had an extraordinary understanding of animal behaviors and genetics, which she used to continually upgrade the quality of their livestock.
Bobbie’s hobbies included clay sculpture, drawing, arrowhead hunting with her many grandchildren, gardening, poultry, keeping a journal, studying her religion and long walks in the country. She found great joy in being a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served faithfully in Relief Society, Primary, Seminary and the Young Women’s Program.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her sisters, Carol Hill and Mary Prewett; her brother, Louis Holland; and her beloved husband, George.
Bobbie is survived by her four daughters, Cathy (Barry) Strickler of Spring Creek, Joy (Phillip) Lyman of Ten Sleep, Diane (Philip) Hawkes of Caldwell, Idaho and Pearl Wood of Boise, Idaho; 25 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren; and her extended family and many friends.
Memorial donations in Bobbie’s honor may be given to the hospice organization of choice.
Bryant Funeral Home in Worland is in charge of arrangements.
Charles J. Prill
WARRENSBURG, Mo. — Private family services for former Greybull and Worland resident Charles J. Prill, 83, will be held at a later date with burial in the Sunset Hill Cemetery in Warrensburg, Mo.
Mr. Prill passed away Monday, July 7, 2003 at the Western Missouri Medical Center.
He was born in Greybull on Feb. 21, 1920, the son of Charles and Lydia (Heberling) Prill. He was a graduate of Washakie High School in Worland. He was a World War II veteran serving as a meteorologist for the Army Air Corps from 1941 to 1945. He received his BS degree in business from Central Missouri State University in 1949. Mr. Prill became a farmer and livestock owner in 1953 until his retirement.
On May 1, 1943, he married Jo Voss in Worland.
He was a member of the First Methodist Church of Warrensburg, the Upper Room Fellowship and Methodist Men.
He was preceded in death by one son, Gerald Prill in 1995.
Mr. Prill is survived by his wife, Josephine Prill of Warrensburg; two sons, Kenneth Prill of Warrensburg and Richard Prill of Spokane, Wash.; a daughter, Lorraine Baldwin of Warrensburg; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Friends may call from 12 noon on Wednesday, July 9 to 12 noon on Thursday at the Sweeney-Phillips & Holdren Funeral Home in Warrensburg. Friends may call after 3:30 p.m. Thursday at the Prill’s home, 65 NW 50 Highway, Warrensburg, Mo., 64093.
Memorial contributions are suggested to the First United Methodist Church and may be sent to the funeral home at 617 North Maguire in Warrensburg.
Sweeney-Phillips & Holdren Funeral Home in Warrensburg is in charge of arrangements.
E. Charleen Merritt
GREEN VALLEY, Ariz. — Memorial services for former Ten Sleep and Basin resident Charleen (Burgess) Merritt, 73, will be held Wednesday, July 16 at 11 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Basin with the Rev. Jack Preston officiating.
Charleen died May 8, 2003 in Green Valley, Ariz. Cremation has taken place.
She was born April 3, 1930 in Basin to Bethel E. and Lucien (Jinx) Burgess. She attended schools in Basin and Ten Sleep, and Salt Lake City, Utah.
Charleen married Leonard Merritt in 1958 in Basin. She had a 35-year career with Bell System. She retired in January of 1984.
Charleen and Leonard moved to Ten Sleep in 1984 and would spend their winters in Green Valley. After retirement, they traveled through the USA.
Char is survived by her husband, Leonard; two daughters, Toni Hicks and Diana Chestnut; four grandchildren, Hilary Hicks, Justin Chestnut, Jessica Chestnut and Chris Anderson; and one great-granddaughter, Lydia Rose Anderson.
A memorial fund has been established at the Security State Bank, P.O. Box 531, Basin, Wyoming, 82410, with the proceeds designated for the Friends of Ten Sleep Library.
Atwood Family Funeral Directors, Inc. are in charge of arrangements.
Kyle A. Skrettingland
CHEYENNE —Kyle A. Skrettingland, 78, formerly of Worland, died October 7, 2003 at the Veteran’s Administration Medical Center in Cheyenne.
Kyle was born April 21, 1925 in Worland to Aadne and Camilla (Ritter) Skrettingland. He married Freda Cheeney October 1, 1950 in Ten Sleep.
Kyle worked as a truck driver in Cheyenne, and he was also a Marine. He was affiliated with the Methodist Church, Fraternal Order of Eagles, Moose Lodge, VFW Post 4343, and American Legion Post #6.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother; and one sister.
Kyle is survived by his wife Freda of Cheyenne; daughters Arlene Heinrich of Lemoore, Calif., and Lynn Wilson of Pocatello, Idaho; son Terrell Skrettingland of Cheyenne; sisters Darrell Baggiani of Midlothian, Ill., and Donna Kincer of Worland; nine grandchildren; and one great grandchild.
A funeral service will be held Oct. 10, 10 a.m. at the Schrader Chapel in Cheyenne. Chaplain Ron Shell will officiate. Burial will be at Mountain View Memorial Park.
Verna Davis
BUFFALO — Johnson County pioneer Verna Davis, 101, passed away December 3, 2003 at her daughter’s home in Buffalo.
Verna Alice Burger was born July 6, 1902 in Buffalo to Leonard and Nellie Winingar Burger. Her family moved from the ranch below Kaycee to Buffalo in 1906. She received her education in Buffalo, graduating from Johnson County High School in 1921.
After graduation she attended summer sessions at the University of Wyoming and taught in rural schools until 1924 when she went to Chicago, Ill. to further her music education at the Chicago Musical College.
Other schools she attended were Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill. and Eastern Montana State in Billings, Mont. After returning to Buffalo, she taught in rural schools and had a private piano class in Buffalo.
Verna’s summers were spent working at Yellowstone Park and at a dude ranch.
She married Frank R. Davis in 1930, and they made their home at the Davis Ranch for ten years. During this time three children were born; James, Dorothy, and Allison.
After leaving the ranch the Davis family made their home in Ten Sleep for over 40 years. While there, Verna was active in club work and was an assistant in the music department at the school for many years. She also taught piano and was church organist.
She and her husband spent five winters in Arizona before he died in 1970.
Verna remained active in civic affairs for several years, serving two terms on the city council and continuing with her piano classes.
After she retired Verna spent several winters in Texas to be near her daughter Dorothy Redland and her family.
In 1987 she moved to Buffalo where she spent the rest of her life.
Verna loved to travel and had taken trips to the east coast, west coast, and points in between. She was a past member of the Federal Women’s Club, the Friends in Council, and belonged to two bridge clubs.
She furnished piano music at the Veteran’s Home near Buffalo and at the Senior Center on a regular basis well after she was 100 years old.
Verna was the author of two books, “The Spirited Pioneer” in 1994 and “My Chosen Trails” in 1998. Her philosophy was, “Look for something good to happen, and likely you will have a happy surprise every day. Complaining doesn’t make anyone feel better.”
Verna was preceded in death by her husband; parents; five brothers; one sister; and one grandson.
She is survived by her son, James Davis and his wife Dorothy of Lakewood, Colo.; daughters Dorothy Redland and her husband Dick of Uvalde, Tex., and Allison Bodan of Buffalo; brother Dr. Leonard Leland Burger of Richland, Wash.; eleven grandchildren; and seventeen great-grandchildren.
Services will be held Dec. 9, 4 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Buffalo. Reverend John Orwig and Reverend Dr. Karin Stork Whitson will officiate.
A private family interment will take place in Willow Grove Cemetery.
Friends may donate in Verna’s memory to the Verna Davis University of Wyoming Music Scholarship Fund or the Buffalo Senior Center in care of the Adams Funeral Home in Buffalo.
Adams Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
