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Neil Allen
JANUARY 22, 1933 - APRIL 14, 2005
Neil Allen, 72, of Laramie, died Thursday, April 14, 2005.
He was born Jan. 22, 1933, in Torrington, to Ellery and Iva Faye (Wilson) Frye. He was raised in Torrington, where he graduated from high school in 1952. He then enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, serving in Italy and the United States. He was separated from the service in January 1957.
On July 26, 1957, he married
Elnora Hood in Torrington.
Neil attended Eastern Wyoming County College and transferred to the University of Wyoming in 1959, where he graduated in 1962 with a BS degree in animal science. He was a member of the Fraternity of Alpha Zeta (National Animal Science Honorary) and Gamma Sigma Delta (Honor Society of Agricultural Science). Neil was employed at the University of Wyoming for 35 years, beginning in 1960, where he worked as a beef herdsman and later retired as superintendent of the Experimental Livestock Farms. After retiring from the University of Wyoming, Neil worked as a brand inspector for the Wyoming Department of Agriculture until he retired in 2003.
Neil enjoyed woodworking, photography, duck carving and University of Wyoming football games.
He was a member of First Baptist Church, where he served as a member of the board of trustees and had been active in the Joy Class for many years. Neil was a member of the Cowboy Joe Club and IOOF. He was and annual contributor of the Steer A Year and served on the board of the Pioneer Canal Irrigation District.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Doyle Dudney and Charles Dudney.
He is survived by his wife; two sons, Casey B. Frye and wife Tanja of Ames, Iowa, and Cody B. Frye and wife Sherri of Ridgefield, Wash., and their two sons, Jay Frye and Justin Frye; one daughter, Carrie B. Johnson and husband Kevin of Lander, and their two sons, Kyle Johnson and Clark Johnson; one brother, Rex Frye of Cheyenne; one sister, Enid Thompson of Torrington; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Monday at First Baptist Church in Laramie with Rev. Dwight Neuenschwander officiating. Interment followed in Green Hill cemetery with military honors by the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post No. 2221 and the Husted-Pendleton American Legion Post No. 14.
Visitation was held Sunday, April 17, at Montgomery-Stryker Funeral Home.
Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, WYOBA Camp Scholarship Fund, PO Box 1250, Laramie, WY 82073 or the Wyoming Territorial Park Ranch Land Fund, 975 Snowy Range Road, Laramie, WY 72070.
Services were under the direction of Montgomery-Stryker Funeral Home.
Brett Mitchell Wagner
February 1, 1986 - December 1, 2005
Brett Mitchell Wagner, 19, passed away Dec. 1 in Cheyenne. He had lived there most of his life.
He was born Feb. 1, 1986, in Laramie.
As a little boy, Brett loved the outdoors, his hot wheel cars, and loved being a cowboy. His best buddies were his brothers, Beau and Blair. He loved spending time with his Grandpa and Grandma 'Tractor', his Uncle Donnie and Aunt Diana, and also with his Uncle Donnie and Aunt Dolores at their cabin in the mountains. He was also a talented young man when it came to art. His drawings and sketches were unique and his talents were untapped. If he didn't put his name on his homework, the teachers still knew whose paper it was because of the doodles he'd always seem to somehow work onto the page before turning it in.
Brett started his elementary education in Wheatland, and after the family moved to Cheyenne, he attended Gilchrist and Anderson Elementary. He then went on to Carey Junior High and graduated as a proud East High Thunderbird in May of 2004.
Brett loved sports ' whatever season it was, that was his focus and passion. Several summers were spent golfing with his brothers and sometimes spent more time on the course than off. He played baseball for the Cheyenne Junior League, and was known to both his friends and their parents as 'Hollywood'. He also played basketball, and one of his favorite memories was being a member of the 'Nightmare' traveling team.
Even though Brett excelled in every sport, football was his true love. He started his football career as a Nebraska Cornhusker for the YMCA. He continued at Carey Junior High and finally at East High. During his high school years, he played many positions for the T-Birds. He and his classmates were the first incoming class to play for Coach Schroff, a man he both respected and admired.
At the time of his death, he lived in Laramie and had most recently been employed at the University of Wyoming.
He is survived by his parents, his mother BJ Wagner and his 'dad' Jeff Ayers, both of Cheyenne; his brothers, Beau Michael and Blair Mathew, of Laramie; his 'brothers' Jeremiah Cuccia and Tommy Hanrahan; his father, Richard Wagner, of Casper; his grandparents, Gertie Strauch, of Ault Colo.; Willie Domson and Larry Webber of Torrington; half sister Sara Wagner of Casper; Aunt Dolores and Uncle De Wagner of Ault; Uncle Donnie and Aunt Diana Strauch of Eaton Col.; Aunt Cindy Winget of Lingle and Uncle Rusty Winget of Torrington; cousins Kenny and Linda McClure of Laramie; Chad McClure of Greeley, Colo.; Tucker Winget of Torrington and Katie Winget of Laramie; and numerous great-aunts, uncles and cousins that he loved very much.
His grandfather, Ed Strauch and his cousin Jake McClure preceded him in death.
Honorary pallbearers were his brothers, Beau and Blair; 'brothers' Jeremiah Cuccia and Tommy Hanrahan; cousins Chad McClure; Johnny Coonts; Jake Smith; the Harris brothers, Matt and Trevor; Brian Grahm; Nick Osbornep; and cousin Tucker Winget.
Memorial Services were held Tuesday at noon at First Congregational Church in Cheyenne, 3501 Forest Dr., with Pastor Jeff Heitsch officiating. Brett attended church at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, where his mother is a member.
Friends and family may contribute to the Brett M. Wagner memorial fund at Pinnacle Bank, 3518 Dell Range Blvd., Cheyenne Wy., 82009.
Condolences may be sent to the family at 2418 Pattison Ave., #A, Cheyenne WY., 82009.
We love you, Brett, always and forever ' we'll see you on the other side.
Cremation has taken place at Cheyenne Memorial Gardens under the direction of Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel of the Chimes.
Nasaria Martinez
July 27, 1932 - April 14, 2006
Funeral Mass of Christian burial was celebrated for Nasaria Martinez, 73, at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 19, 2006, at St. Rose Catholic Church with Rev. Father Kevin Koch officiating. Burial was held in Valley View cemetery. A Wake/Rosary service was held on Tuesday evening. Nasaria died on April 14, 2006, at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff, Neb. In lieu of flowers, the family would request that memorial contributions be directed in Nasaria's memory to the 'Waggin Tails' animal shelter in Torrington.
She was born on July 27, 1932, in Veteran, the daughter of Felix and Maria (del Paso) Alvarez. She grew up and received her grade school education. She spent most of her life working in the beet and potato fields. She married
Henry Martinez on July 27, 1969, in Torrington and the couple had resided there since.
Nasaria was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church. She enjoyed playing cards and going for walks. Nasaria loved animals of all kinds and her grandchildren affectionately teased her that she had 'McDonald's Farm.' She loved to spend time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She is survived by her husband Henry of Torrington; a daughter and her husband Linda and Gordan DuBray of Torrington; brother Joe Alvarez and his wife Antonia of Torrington; two sisters, Juanita Magallanes of El Paso, Texas, and Juana Rosales and her husband Frank of San Jose, Calif.; five grandchildren, Leticia (Alex) Dominguez, Mickey, Nina, Dani and Libby DuBray all of Torrington; and five great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister Mary Melchor and a brother Candelario Alvarez.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Colyer Funeral Home.
Joyce E. Collins
Died April 10, 2006
Joyce E. Collins, 84, of Taos, N.M., and formerly of Torrington, from 1948 to 1973 and of Fort Laramie from 1973 to 1988 passed away on April 10, 2006.
She had a Master's in Fine Art and was President of Wyoming Artist Association and has a painting of the paint pods of Yellowstone National Park displayed at the Wyoming Senator's Office in Washington. She taught art at Goshen County Community College and Eastern Wyoming College and she was co-founder of God in the Arts Foundation in Taos.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Robert Charles Collins.
She is survived by her daughter, Jill L. Collins Childs of Albuquerque, N.M.; sons, Charles Robert Collins of Taos, and Peter Ralph Collins (Cynthia) of Castle Rock, Colo.; and sister, Jane Flaherty (Richard) of Park Rapid, Minn. She is also survived by grandchildren, James Norman Childs (Andrea), Sarah Morning Sun Bison (Charging Bear), Jessica Mariah Zoltek (Michael); great-grandchildren, Lauren Elaina Childs, James Colin Childs and Abigail Marie Childs.
Memorial contributions in Joyce's name may be made to American Foundation for the Blind, Attn: Maureen Fox, Associate Director, 11 Penn Plaza, Suite 300, New York, NY 10001.
Arrangements are by Rivera-Hanlon Funeral Home, Taos.
Joel Andrews
April 10, 1927 - April 15, 2006
Joel Andrews, 79, of Minatare, Neb., passed away April 15, 2006. Graveside services will be held Thursday, April 20, at 11 a.m., at Crown Hill Mortuary, which is located at 29th and Wadsworth in Wheat Ridge, Colo. A memorial service will be held at the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, located at 3102 Avenue D in Scottsbluff, Neb., on Friday, April 21, at 2 p.m., with reception following. Memorial contributions in Joel's memory can be given to the Leukemia Cancer Foundation.
Joel was born in Scotts Bluff County, Neb., April 10, 1927, to Florence and Hershel Andrews. He graduated form Scottsbluff High School in 1945. He married
Corinne Wigren, June 28, 2946. Two children were born to this union; son, Bruce Andrews who preceded them in death in 1974 and daughter, Beth (Steve) Barrett of Denver, Colo. Grandsons, Ryan and Jim Barrett also live in Denver. In 1963, Joel and his brother started Andrews Livestock in western Nebraska and eastern Wyoming. Joel lived west of Alliance, Neb., and in 1972, moved to Torrington. His wife preceded him in death in 1987.
In 1988, Joel married
Aldean Starr. They moved to the Scottsbluff area where Joel began Bovidar Laboratories. Joel was blessed to have Aldean's children and grandchildren join his family. Karyn Turner, of Denver, Darla (David) Stephens of Wyoming, Dan (GayLynn) Starr of Denver, and Mike (Renee') Starr of Denver. Grandchildren are Gary Turner, Michelle Zambrano, David Stephens, Ryan and Britney Starr, and Hayden and Madison Starr.
Joel is also survived by his sister, Lois Wobst and her husband Hans of New York. Siblings preceding him in death were infant sister, Velma Mae Andrews, sister, Elaine Gompert and brother, Hershel Andrews.
Joel was active as a 4-H leader and other civic duties throughout his life. He was a member of the Alliance Methodist church and MYF leader. He is currently an Elder of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Scottsbluff, Neb. He was a loving, kind man and will be missed by many.
George Bernard Haas
February 6, 1922 - April 17, 2006
George Bernard Haas, 84, of Torrington, died April 17, 2006, at Community Hospital in Torrington, with his wife Hazel and family at his side. Cremation has taken place and memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 22, 2006, at the First Wyoming United Presbyterian Church in Torrington, with Rev. Curtis Hill officiating. A private family interment in Valley View cemetery in Torrington will be conducted at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given through Colyer Funeral Home to 'Lifeline' or the 'Special Touch Program' at Community Hospital or to the family. Arrangements are under the direction of the Colyer Funeral Home and friends are invited to send condolences to the family at www.colyerfuneralhome.com
Bernard was born to George Fredrick Haas and Edith Emma (Arnold) Haas in Arnold, Neb., on Feb. 6, 1922. As an infant he moved with the family to a homestead near Veteran. He was the fourth of eight children and was raised and educated in the Veteran community. He graduated from Veteran High School in 1939, and attended one year of college at the University of Wyoming in Laramie, before returning to the Veteran community to begin his farming career. He married
Hazel Bernice Linhart on Dec. 1, 1943, in the Presbyterian Church in Scottsbluff, Neb. The couple farmed near Veteran for 55 years. They moved to Torrington in 1990 and retired from farming in 1998. He was a 4-H leader, a Cub Scout Master and a sports booster for many years. He loved Wyoming football and basketball and never missed a television broadcast of a Wyoming game.
He is survived by his wife Hazel of Torrington; and three sons and daughters-in-law, Stanley and Gail Haas of Scottsbluff, Gary and Micki Haas of Torrington, and Dennis and Lynn Haas of Cheyenne; two sisters Vivian Hill and Mary Ellen Fullmer, and a brother and sister-in-law Howard and Joyce Haas all of Torrington; four grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews; and special extended family. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters Helen Booth and Emmajean Terrell; and two brothers Hubert and Leslie Haas.
Rebecca Lynn 'Parish' Szakacs
April 2, 1954 - April 15, 2006
Rebecca Lynn 'Parish' Szakacs, 52, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 15, 2006. Services were held on Friday, April 21, 2006, at Odean Colonial Chapel AT C and Sycamore. Burial was in Floral Lawns Memorial Gardens. The family has established a memorial. Odean Colonial Chapel AT C and Sycamore is in charge of arrangements.
'Becky' was born in North Platte, Neb., on April 2, 1954, to Harold and Earlene Parish. She was married
to Frank Curtis Szakacs on Dec. 4, 1970, in Denver, Colo., and on Feb. 6, 1972, they were blessed with a baby girl, Renae Earlene.
Becky's most cherished memories included a trip to Washington, D.C., with her parents, many hours spent on the beaches of Lake McConaughy at Lemoyne, Neb., with her sister and numerous cousins, and of special time spent with her grandmother, Ada R. Parish in North Platte.
Becky shared an incredible love of animals with her daughter, but was especially fond of cats and kittens. She had an amazing inner beauty, was blessed with the gift of extraordinary wit and humor and shared a passion for books, like her mother Earlene.
Becky is survived by her daughter Renae Earlene (Szakacs) Fales of Torrington; her parents Harold and Earlene Parish of Lemoyne; her sister Roberta Jane Parish of Brighten, Colo.; her grandfather Earle Flint of North Platte; a nephew Jesse Major and his family of Brighton; a niece Kathy Halldorson and her family of Greeley, Colo.; as well as many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Becky was preceded in death by her grandparents Lucy Flint, Ray and Ada Parish; her aunt Louise Krzycki; her uncles Albert Dowhower, Allan Erickson and John Bruno; two cousins Tom and Andy Parish; and Renae's father Frank Szakacs.
Becky touched the lives of many people as she 'trudged the road to happy destiny'...Although she had a lifetime battle with alcoholism and addiction, she was able to enjoy a few moments of serenity and peace, thanks to the program of Alcoholics Anonymous, the Big Book and the wonderful members of AA. She will be greatly missed by many friends and family who loved her and especially by her daughter Renae and her sister through Christ Diane Best of Norfolk, Neb. May her spirit and soul find peace with him.
Alberta Montz
September 8, 1929 - April 19, 2006
Funeral services for Alberta Montz, 76, will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, April 24, 2006, at the First Wyoming United Presbyterian Church with the All Saints Episcopal priest, Rev. Mary Jellison officiating. The casket will be closed. Burial will follow in the Valley View cemetery. Alberta died on April 19, 2006, at the Torrington Community Hospital. Those who wish may direct memorial contributions in Alberta's memory to All Saints Episcopal Church. Arrangements are under the direction of the Colyer Funeral Home and friends are invited to send condolences to the family at www.colyerfuneralhome.com
Alberta was born on Sept. 8, 1929, in Sioux County, Neb., the daughter of John and Mabel (Folden) Lashley. She grew up and received her education ' graduating from Liberty High School near Morrill, Neb., in 1947. She immediately started her teaching career in Sioux County rural schools in western Nebraska. She married
Robert L. Montz on Nov. 20, 1949 in Morrill. Alberta went on to continue her education at Chadron State College and received her Bachelor of Science in education followed by her Masters in education. In 1965, the couple moved to Torrington where Alberta taught history, sociology and psychology at Torrington High School. During her teaching career, she guided many student teachers who were attending the University of Wyoming. Alberta also served on the North American Accreditation Committee. In 1975, she and Bob moved to their ranch north of Torrington. Alberta retired from teaching in 1986. When her husband Bob died, she moved to her current address on East 20th Avenue. In 1996, Alberta was elected the first woman commissioner for Goshen County where she served for two terms. She retired in January of 2005.
She was a member of All Saints Episcopal Church in Torrington, a member of the Order of Eastern Star in Morrill, and she was a member of the Goshen County Cattle Women's Association. Alberta was an avid reader and she loved ranching.
She is survived by her daughter, Penny Wells and her husband T.L. of Scottsdale, Ariz.; a granddaughter, Kimberley Haseman and her husband Scott of Fayetteville, Ark.; great-granddaughter, Katelynn Haseman of Fayetteville; a brother Howard Lashley of Mitchell, Neb.; and four sisters, Alta Lewis of Mitchell; Betty Hoagland and her husband Wayne of Bayard, Neb.; Vera Wilson and her husband Barney of Oraville, Wash.; and Patricia Rhoades of Lafayette, Calif.. In addition to her parents and her husband, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Melvin, Ralph and Delbert; and one sister Ellen.
Joel Andrews
April 10, 1927 - April 15, 2006
Joel Andrews, 79, of Minatare, Neb., passed away April 15, 2006. Graveside services will be held Thursday, April 20, at 11 a.m., at Crown Hill Mortuary, which is located at 29th and Wadsworth in Wheat Ridge, Colo. A memorial service will be held at the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, located at 3102 Avenue D in Scottsbluff, Neb., on Friday, April 21, at 2 p.m., with reception following. Memorial contributions in Joel's memory can be given to the Leukemia Cancer Foundation.
Joel was born in Scotts Bluff County, Neb., April 10, 1927, to Florence and Hershel Andrews. He graduated from Scottsbluff High School in 1945. He married
Corinne Wigren, June 28, 1946. Two children were born to this union; son, Bruce Andrews who preceded them in death in 1974 and daughter, Beth (Steve) Barrett of Denver, Colo. Grandsons, Ryan and Jim Barrett also live in Denver. In 1963, Joel and his brother started Andrews Livestock in western Nebraska and eastern Wyoming. Joel lived west of Alliance, Neb., and in 1972, moved to Torrington. His wife preceded him in death in 1987.
In 1988, Joel married
Aldean Starr. They moved to the Scottsbluff area where Joel began Bovidar Laboratories. Joel was blessed to have Aldean's children and grandchildren join his family. Karyn Turner, of Denver, Darla (David) Stephens of Wyoming, Dan (GayLynn) Starr of Denver, and Mike (Renee') Starr of Denver. Grandchildren are Gary Turner, Michelle Zambrano, David Stephens, Ryan and Britney Starr, and Hayden and Madison Starr.
Joel is also survived by his sister, Lois Wobst and her husband Hans of New York. Siblings preceding him in death were infant sister, Velma Mae Andrews, sister, Elaine Gompert and brother, Hershel Andrews.
Joel was active as a 4-H leader and other civic duties throughout his life. He was a member of the Alliance Methodist church and MYF leader. He was an Elder of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Scottsbluff, Neb. He was a loving, kind man and will be missed by many.
Mildred Virginia Maddox (Ginny)
Feb. 15, 1920 - Aug. 8, 2006
Mildred Virginia Maddox (Ginny), 86, of Lingle, passed away on Aug. 8, 2006, at Goshen Care Center in Torrington.
Cremation has taken place with a private family burial to follow at a later date. Memorials are made to the donor's choice. Friends are invited to send condolences to the family at www.colyerfuneralhome.com.
She was born Feb. 15, 1920, in Saco, Maine, the daughter of Lewville and Florice Huntress. After her graduation, from Thornton Academy in 1938, she trained to become a nurse at Webber Hospital in Biddeford, Maine.
In 1940, she married
Chester A. Maddox, and their son, Fred, was born Nov. 18, 1945.
In 1947, the family moved to Lingle, where Chester had been raised as a child. They built their home on Main Street and Chester worked in the Sunrise mines while Virginia ran the local café and attended the University of Wyoming, where she studied education.
She often told stories of getting up at 4 a.m. on Mondays to drive from Lingle to Laramie to attend classes all week, then driving back home on Fridays to be with her family; run the café and fill the freezer with food for Fred and Chester the coming week.
After college, Virginia taught in Wyoming at Moore Springs, Meadowdale in Platte County, Fort Laramie and Lingle, before moving back to Maine.
There she taught in the Biddeford school district for 15 years. She was an active member of the Eastern Star and was a Past Worthy Matron of the Saco chapter in 1968. Finally, in 1976, Virginia and Chester returned to their home in Lingle, where Chester died in 1995, and Ginny remained until she entered the Goshen County Care Center in 2005.
She is survived by her son, Fred of Guernsey; two grandsons; a brother, Carroll Huntress of Dallas, Texas; two sisters, Erlene Davis of Englewood, Fla.; and Barbara Hutchinson of Vero Beach, Fla., as well as many loving nieces and nephews.
Bertha Fanning
February 18, 2005
Fanning, Bertha M., 95, of Laramie died Friday February 18, 2005 at Cheyenne Healthcare Center in Cheyenne. She was born April 18, 1909 in Williston, North Dakota the daughter of John and Anna (Kassis) Shikany. She moved to Casper at an early age where she graduated from Natrona High School before attend the Art Institute in Chicago. She married
Hugh L. Fanning in Casper, Wyoming August 24, 1935. The family had lived at various locations before moving to Laramie in the early 1940’s where she raised her family. As a homemaker she enjoyed her family, was an avid Bridge player, and loved to travel.
She was a member of St. Laurence O’Toole Catholic Church, the Catholic Council of Women where she was a member of the Guardian Angel Group, the Ivinson Memorial Hospital Ladies Auxiliary, and the Duplicate Bridge Club.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Hugh, a son Michael J. Fanning, one grandchild Marian Baumgartner and all of her siblings.
She is survived by her children, Ann Marie Baumgartner and her husband Dr. Roger of Edina, MN; Ila Mae Occhipinti of Cheyenne, WY; Dr. H. Paul Fanning and his wife Sheryl of Cheyenne, WY; Tracy Giles and her husband Monte of Richland, WA; and Mary J. O’Flannigan and her husband Jim of Laramie, WY, twenty three grandchildren and twenty two great grandchildren.
Vigil and rosary services will be held Wednesday, February 23 at 6:00 p.m. at St. Laurence O’Toole Catholic Church. Funeral liturgy will be held Thursday February 24, at 10:30 a.m. at St. Laurence O’Toole Catholic Church with the Reverend Fr. James Schumacher, celebrant. Burial will follow in Green Hill cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Jon Baumgartner, Jay Baumgartner, Michael Occhipinti, Nathan Giles, Brian O’Flannigan, Timothy O’Flannigan and Michael Giles. Honorary pallbearers will be her remaining grandchildren. Memorials may be made to St. Laurence School or St. Laurence O’Toole Catholic Church, 617 So. 4th St., Laramie, WY 82070 or to the St. Joseph’s Children’s Home at P. O. Box 1117, Torrington, WY 82240.
