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Joyce Y. Matlock
Joyce Y. Matlock, 72, of Sheridan, died Monday, April 27, 2009, at Sheridan Memorial Hospital. Viewing is 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Kane Funeral Home. Services will follow at 2 p.m. at the funeral home with Pastor Dan Keller officiating. Interment will be in the Sheridan Municipal cemetery. Born May 5, 1936, in Dore, N.D. to Emmett and Thelma Stiles, she attended Sheridan High School. While working as a clerk at Woolworth’s, she met Ralph Geiss. They married
in 1953 and had three children. They later divorced. In 1966 she married
Larry Swift, a heavy equipment operator from Colstrip, Mont. He died in 1998. She owned and operated a retirement home in Billings for a number of years. In 1987 she married
Tom Matlock and lived in Mountain Home, Idaho, until his death. She most recently resided in Sheridan to be near extended family. Mrs. Matlock enjoyed shopping trips to Mexico, traveling in her motor home, collecting jewelry and dolls, “people watching, ” and spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by sister Maxine Doran; brother Berdon Stiles; and a great-granddaughter. Survivors include her children, Carlene Braithwaite of Prairie, Idaho, Raymond Geiss of Billings and Marlin Geiss of Sheridan; seven grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and her siblings, Leon Stiles, Derald Stiles, Myrna Stiles Bybee, Belinda Stiles Pihlak, and Lonnie Stiles. Memorials may be made in Joyce’s name to the Sheridan Senior Citizen’s Center, 211 Smith Street, Sheridan, WY 82801.
HELEN MARIE BALLHORN
DECEMBER 26, 1947 – APRIL 23, 2009
Helen, 61, of Lolo, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2009 at home, of natural causes. She was born on December 26, 1947, in Joliet, Illinois, to Victor and June Swanson. She was raised at home in Wilmington, Illinois on the Kankakee River. Helen had fond memories of spending her childhood on the river where summers were spent swimming and floating with her family. When winter arrived, and the river froze, they would pull on the ice skates. She attended elementary school in Custard Park, Illinois and graduated from high school at Reed-Custer High, Braidwood, IL. Helen attended Illinois State University from 1966 to 1968. While at ISU she met and married
Douglas S. Parrott of Elizabeth, IL in March of 1968. Their first and only child, Douglas D. Parrott was born on January 6 th, 1969 in Bloomington, IL. The family moved to Sheridan, Wyoming in 1972 where Helen set about raising her family and building a network of life-long friends. She especially loved camping in the Bighorn Mountains and was a huge fan of the Sheridan College basketball team. She was also the number one fan, coach or team mom of any team her son was a part of. In 1982 she enrolled in Sheridan College to finish her degree. She made many great friends during her years in Sheridan and Wyoming has always had a special place in her heart. In 1984 she moved to Laramie and went on to graduate from the University of Wyoming with a Bachelor of Science degree in Statistics in 1985. She was accepted as a member of the Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society while attending college. Helen met her present husband, Bill, at the University of Wyoming; they were married
on December 29, 1986. She embarked on a career in marketing research and data analysis. Her career took her to Minneapolis, Minnesota, Des Moines, Iowa and Charlotte, North Carolina. In March of 2007 she and her husband moved to the Bitterroot Valley to be closer to her son, daughter in-law Christy and beloved granddaughter Hannah. Many wonderful memories were made during that time. A bit of an anglophile, her last year was highlighted by a trip to London with family. She also took great joy in reading mysteries and historical novels, watching college basketball, and the Chicago Bears. Her granddaughter Hannah was a great joy in her life and they shared an interest in American Girl stories, including several trips to American Girl Place, and Build-A-Bear Workshops. Special memories were made and will always be treasured. Helen lived life with a smile on he face, making great friends everywhere she went. Though life sent many struggles her way, she took them all head on with strength and humor that few can master. She was smiling until the very end. She will be missed by all that she touched but our hearts will always be warm with her memory. Helen is survived by her husband Bill Ballhorn of Lolo, MT, her mother June Wright of Madison, WI, her father Victor Swanson of Wilmington, IL. She is also survived by her two sisters Ruth Nichols of Madison, WI, June Harry of Wichita, KS, her son Doug Parrott and his wife Christy and granddaughter Hannah of Florence, MT. A memorial service will be held at 11am, Saturday, May 2 nd at the Cremation Society of the Rockies, 2510 Spurgin Road. Suite B, Missoula, MT (northwest corner of Reserve and Spurgin). In lieu of flowers please contribute to the scholarship fund being set up in Helen’s honor. Donations may be made to: Sheridan College Foundation in Memory of Helen Ballhorn, PO Box 6328 Sheridan, WY 82801.
ELAINE FORD
AUGUST 16, 1960 - APRIL 28, 2009
Elaine Ford, age 48, of Easton, Kansas went to be with the Lord Tuesday, April 28, 2009 at her home. She was born August 16, 1960 in Booneville, Missouri. On February 16, 1999 she and Jerry Ford, Jr. were united in marriage. Elaine was a homemaker. She loved her family and above all was a wonderful Mother. She enjoyed sewing, quilting, shopping, gardening and the outdoors, and Thomas Kincaid works of art. Survivors include: her husband, Jerry; her parents, Vencil and Mary (Willis) Burnett, Springfield, Missouri; a grandmother, Lucille Willis, Winchester, Illinois; two children, Geoffrey Ray Watts, Wyoming, and Jacquelyn Elaine Achziger and husband Brian, Phoenix, Arizona, three siblings, Connie Johnson, Denver, Colorado, Randall Burnett and wife Teresa, Rudy, Arkansas, and Deborah Lubkeman and husband Butch, Gillette, Wyoming; a step-daughter, Brandy Pullin, Waco, Texas; two granddaughters, Paytyn and Paxtyn; nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by a grandmother, two grandfathers, and a nephew, Tyler Lubkeman. Funeral services will be at 10:00 AM Saturday in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, Missouri. Burial will follow in Highlandville cemetery. Visitation will be from 5:00 at 7:00 PM Friday in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to the University of Kansas Oncology Department in care of the family.
Lois E. Folkins
Lois E. Folkins, 100, of Sheridan died Tuesday, June 23, 2009, in Sheridan Manor. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Thursday from Trinity Lutheran Church with the Rev. Philip Wold officiating. Burial will be in Sheridan Municipal cemetery. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Born March 13, 1909, in McClusky, N.D., to Charles and Thea (Olson) Peterson, she grew up on the family farm and graduated from McClusky High School. She graduated from Valley City Teachers College and taught elementary school for several years. She married
Harold Folkins on July 2, 1931, in McClusky. They lived in several places in North Dakota until settling in Sheridan in 1962. She worked for Carl's IGA for several years. Mrs. Folkins was a longtime member of Trinity Lutheran Church, where she was active in Circle Two, Service Group and a member of Beauceant. She enjoyed sewing, knitting and crocheting. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1999. Survivors include three sons, Calvin of Story, Carlyle of Sacramento, Calif., and Cleon of Spokane, Wash.; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Memorials may benefit Trinity Lutheran Church.
Leslie Sobotka Sr.
Former Sheridan resident Leslie Sobotka Sr., 66, of Levittown, Pa., died Thursday, June 4, 2009, at St. Mary Hospital in Langhorne, Pa. Services were in Levittown. Born Aug. 28, 1942, in Chicago, he grew up in Sheridan, attended local schools and worked at the Padlock Ranch. He joined the U.S. Army at age 17 and was stationed at Fort Dix., N.J. He moved to Pennsylvania in 1960 and married
Betty O’Neill. He worked at Conrail Freight Railroad until retirement in 2006.
Survivors include his wife; five siblings, Darlene Roswadovski and Barbara Bettcher of Sheridan, Marlene LaToush of Parkman, Jim Sobotka of Gillette and Shirley Spoden of Denver; a son, Leslie Jr.; two daughters, Catherine Hitchcock and Jodi Sobotka; and four grandchildren.
Cecil W. ‘Pee Wee’ Parsons
Cecil W. “Pee Wee” Parsons, 96, of Sheridan died Saturday, June 20, 2009, at Sheridan VA Medical Center. Memorial services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Champion Ferries Funeral Home with the Rev. Bob Miller officiating. Burial of cremains will be in Sheridan Municipal cemetery with military rites by American Legion Post 7 and the Wyoming National Guard. Born Feb. 28, 1913, in Hobson, Mont., to Roy E. and Mattie D. (Bennett) Parsons, he attended schools in Hobson and Columbus, Mont. The family moved to Torrington, where he graduated from Torrington High School. Mr. Parsons was in the U. S. Army during World War II and saw combat in Germany while serving in the artillery and engineers. He married
Nelda Mitchell in Sheridan in 1935. They were divorced. He married
Eva Drobish in Sheridan, who preceded him in death. He married
Rose M. Badgett in Sheridan in 1987. She preceded died in 2008. Mr. Parsons worked in the Civilian Conservation Corps helping build the Dayton-Kane Road over the Big Horn Mountains. He ranched in Idaho and Montana, was a steel worker in Seattle, spent time in Greenland reclaiming an air base, and worked at Sheridan VA Medical Center, where he retired. He enjoyed playing the trumpet, fishing, hunting, dancing, photography and home movies. In addition to his two wives, he was preceded in death by one daughter and one great-grandson. Survivors include one son, Robert L. Parsons of Libby, Mont.; one daughter, Carole A. Wright of Troy, Mont.; one sister, Daisy M. Bush of Jackson Hole; five grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren.
Henry Lincoln Arnoux
Henry Lincoln Arnoux, 90, of Sheridan died Sunday, June 21, 2009, at Sheridan Manor. Services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Champion Ferries Funeral Home with the Rev. Charles Gifford officiating. Interment will be at Mount Hope cemetery in Big Horn. Born Feb. 13, 1919, in Browning, Mont., to Monroe and Maggie Arnoux, he was a member of the Blackfeet Nation and the great-grandson of Blood Chief Red Crow. He married
Opal A. Park on April 4, 1946. They moved to Elk City, Okla., then to Rawlins, where both worked at Carbon County Memorial Hospital. In 1952, the couple moved to Big Horn. Mr. Arnoux was an X-ray technician at Sheridan Memorial Hospital for 20 years and proprietor of the White Swan Barber Shop on Main Street. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Shrine and Elks Lodge 520. He was past member of the Big Horn Lions Club, Big Horn School Board, and Sheridan County Red Cross. He was a first aid trainer, an Emergency Medical Tech I with Sheridan County Emergency Management, and formed the first radiological society in Wyoming. The Arnouxs developed a mobile X-ray unit and traveled in Montana during the 1940s serving communities, reservations and prisons. Known as “the Chief, ” he provided haircuts for patients at nursing homes and hospitals. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, painting, rock collecting, and reading. He played the tenor saxophone, clarinet, trumpet, guitar, piano and banjo and was a member of the Rhythm Chiefs big band in the late 1930s, traveling to Montana, Wyoming, Oregon and Washington. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Jim of Portland, Ore., and John of Oklahoma; a daughter, Judy of Sheridan; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Memorials may benefit Sheridan Senior Center, 211 Smith St., Sheridan WY 82801.
Florence E. Taylor
Florence E. Taylor, 86, of Sheridan died Sunday, June 21, 2009, at Sheridan Manor. Viewing is 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and Thursday at Kane Funeral Home. Funeral services are planned later in Stockton, Calif., with burial in Stockton Rural cemetery. Born May 19, 1923, in San Jose, Calif., to John and Leah Ann Black, she married
Marvin E. Taylor Sr. on Dec. 27, 1958. She enjoyed crocheting, cats, dolls and playing bingo at the Senior Center in Stockton. She resided more than 70 years in Stockton before moving to Sheridan. She was preceded in death by her husband. Survivors include a daughter, Linda Laird of Sheridan; three stepsons, Marvin Taylor Jr. of Modesto, Calif., Leroy Taylor of Lodi, Calif., and Michael Taylor; two grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; three nieces; and three nephews.
Thelma O. Bent
Thelma O. Bent, 81, of Sheridan died Monday, June 22, 2009, in Sheridan Memorial Hospital. Funeral service is 10 a.m. Friday at St. Peter's Episcopal Church with the Rev. Kevin Jones officiating. Burial will be in the Elks section of Sheridan Municipal cemetery. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Mrs. Bent was born March 31, 1928, in Missouri. Adopted at age 5 by E M. and Ida May (Stanley) Oliver, she grew up and attended schools in Cheyenne, then attended the University of Wyoming for three years. During college, she worked for the Department of Health and United Airlines in Cheyenne. She married
Roger S. Bent on June 13, 1950, in Fort Collins, Colo. Mrs. Bent was a homemaker and also worked for Sheridan School District 2 as a librarian and a teacher's aide at Coffeen Elementary School. She was president of the Sheridan Junior Women's Club from 1960 to 1961, member of the Philanthropic Educational Organization for 62 years, a Girl Scout leader in the 1960s, and a longtime member of the Story Garden Club. She enjoyed playing bridge, crafts and spending time with her family. Survivors include her husband; a son, Roger M. Bent of Sheridan; two daughters, Mary Carroll and Carol Doughty, both of Sheridan; and one granddaughter. Memorials may benefit Story Branch Library.
MARTIN HOMER “DICK“ CHENEY
MAY 22, 1940 - JUNE 13, 2009
Martin Homer "Dick" Cheney - Orofino, Id Martin Homer "Dick" Cheney, age 69, of Orofino, ID, passed away Thursday, June 13, 2009 at Sacred Heart Medical Center, Spokane, WA, suffering massive heart failure. Graveside services were held at Riverside cemetery, Payette, ID. Services were directed by Shaffer-Jensen Memory Chapel, Payette. Dick was born May 22, 1940 in LaGrande, OR to Martin U. and Stella (Phipps) Cheney. He grew up in many locations such as New Plymouth, ID, Vale, OR, and eventually graduated from high school in John Day, OR. After graduating high school he went on to serve in our military and we are proud of his service to our country. Dick became employed with the Burlington Northern Railroad in various states, working mostly in Sheridan, WY and eventually retired with them. After years of living in Sheridan, WY, he ended up in Elk City, ID where he finished out the remainder of his life with Farris. He was an amazing kind hearted, fun loving man and lived his life to the fullest while hunting, fishing, camping, and enjoying the outdoors. Dick spent many hours in the trees of Elk City and other locations such as Alaska hunting deer, bears, and other species. Dick will be met in heaven by his parents Martin and Stella Cheney of Payette, ID. However, he leaves behind many who loved him including his wife, Farris of Orofino, ID; daughter, Leslie and grandson, Logan of The Colony, TX; son, Perry and grandchildren, Levi and Mckenzie of Eugene, OR; sister, Margaret of Star and nieces, Marta of Payette, ID and Marla of Eagle, ID. Although these are immediate family members there are many family members he is leaving behind. WE WILL TRULY MISS YOU! His vivacious personality and caring heart will be missed everyday by the rest of us that live on. REST IN PEACE, WE LOVE YOU!
Mary Ann Donahoo
Mary Ann Donahoo, 64, formerly of Sheridan, died Wednesday, June 17, 2009, at Advance Care Hospital of Montana in Billings of lung disease, according to family.
Funeral services were this morning at High Plains Community Church in Gillette with Pastor Dan Morgan officiating. Born March 12, 1945, in Shoshoni to Edward and Dolly (Meeks) Apland, she attended rural school in Lysite and married
Paul Donahoo on Aug. 29, 1959, in Thermopolis. The couple resided in Lander and Cody before moving to Sheridan, where they lived for 25 years. In 1997, they moved to Gillette. A caregiver, Mrs. Donahoo also played bass guitar and helped form The Westerners band. She enjoyed babies, her dogs, camping, fishing and horses and was a member of the Moose Lodge. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Edward and Eldred, and two sisters, Donna Gureski and Veree Bloomquist. Survivors include her husband of Gillette; six children, Paul Donahoo of Missouri, Brion Donahoo and Jerry Donahoo, all of Gillette, Shirley Luedtke of Omaha, Neb., Connie Holwell of Castle Rock, Colo., and Cindy Redenbaugh of Sheridan; a sister, Margaret Ramage of Lysite; 15 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials and condolences may be sent c/o Gillette Memorial Chapel, 210 W. Fifth St., Gillette, WY 82716
Dr. Paul Pettit
Dr. Paul Pettit, 78, formerly of Sheridan, died Sunday, June 14, 2009, in Coronado, Calif. Born in Sept. 21, 1930, in Everett, Wash., to Harry and Edna Pettit, he was in the Army medical company serving from 1956 until his honorable discharge in 1962. He married
Rosemary Bumbaca on Jan. 20, 1951, in Omaha, Neb., In 1991 and 2002, he was named Yatch’s Man of the Year in San Diego. He was also Boy Scout of the Year and an Eagle Scout. Dr. Pettit was a family practice and urgent care/emergency physician and at one time worked with alcoholic Indians in Wyoming. He also worked for Southern Pacific Railroad Co. He was a member of the National Rifle Association and enjoyed fishing, hunting, and log racing. In 2002 he won the North American Invitational Predicted Log Race; he also won two previous NAI races as well as the San Diego Cruiser Association Predicted Log Race for 14 years. Survivors include his wife of Coronado; three children, Susan Pettit of Coronado, Paul D. Pettit, M.D., of Jacksonville, Fla., and Rosemary Tres of Glendale, Ariz.; 10 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services are private with arrangements by Kane Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials benefit American Cancer Society Research, 907 N. Poplar Ave., Suite 185, Casper, WY 82601.
Catherine C. Brownell Porter
Catherine C. Brownell Porter, 85, Sheridan, died Friday, June 19, 2009, at Westview Health Care Center. Funeral liturgy will be 10 a.m. Tuesday at Holy Name Catholic Church, the Rev. Ronald Stolcis officiating, with burial in Sheridan Municipal cemetery. Born July 23, 1923, in Lincoln, Kan., to Charles and Ella (Linker) Chase, she graduated from Manual Art High School in Los Angeles and worked for Bank of America. She married
Lenard M. Brownell on Dec. 19, 1944. They came to Sheridan in 1945 after Mr. Brownell was discharged from the Army Air Force. She worked for Forrest Ralston as secretary and office manager until 1965. They then moved to New Hampshire for six years before returning here and making their home in Wyarno. Her husband died in 1982. She married
William Porter Sr. on Feb. 19, 1983, in Del Mar, Calif., and they resided in Sheridan. Mrs. Porter belonged to The Book Review Club, Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, and Holy Name Catholic Church. In addition to her first husband, she was preceded in death by a brother, Dr. Charles Chase, and a sister, Peggy Ann Doran. Survivors include her husband; a son, Robert Brownell of Wyarno; two stepsons, William Porter II of Sheridan and Richard Porter of Denver; a sister, Carol Gstettenbaur of Ventura, Calif.; two grandchildren; a step-grandson; and two great-grandchildren. Memorials may benefit Holy Name School, 9 S. Connor St., Sheridan or Whedon Cancer Foundation, 30 S. Scott St., Sheridan. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.
Dickey Houston
Dickey Houston, 71, of Buffalo died Wednesday, June 17, 2009, at Amie Holt Care Center in Buffalo. Visitation is 1-9 p.m. Sunday at Adams Funeral Home Chapel in Buffalo. Services are 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home with Pastor Bob McHenry officiating. Burial will be in Willow Grove cemetery in Buffalo. Memorials may benefit Amie Holt Care Center, c/o Adams Funeral Home, 351 N. Adams Ave., Buffalo, WY 82834
