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Richard H. ‘Dick’ Babione
Sheridan native Richard H. “Dick” Babione, 72, of Riverton died Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009, at Wind River Healthcare in Riverton. Cremation has taken place. Memorial services are 12:30 p.m. Saturday at United Baptist Church of Riverton with Pastor Mark Yeatman officiating. Arrangements are with Davis Funeral Home of Riverton. Born Oct. 20, 1936, in Sheridan to Clinton Gilbert Babione and Ivy Stella (Lauer) Babione, he graduated from high school in Meeker. He married
Betty Mae Duncan on Feb. 11, 1961. They divorced in 1975. Mr. Babione was a rancher and also employed power line work. Before Riverton, he lived in Lodge Grass and Saint Xavier, Mont. He became disabled in 2001 and entered the health care facility in 2004. He enjoyed hunting, woodworking and leather work. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Cecil and William. Survivors include three sons, Virgil Mark Babione, Gary Gene Babione and Clinton LeRoy Babione; two sisters, Beatrice Babione Hudson and Joyce Babione Johnson; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
ANDREW LONG JR.
MAY 22, 1925 - OCTOBER 2, 2009
Andrew Long Jr., 84, of Laramie, died Friday, October 2, 2009 at Ivinson Memorial Hospital. He was born on May 22, 1925 in Acme, Wyoming to Andrew Long Sr. and Mary Kadlak Long. He graduated from Sheridan High School in 1943 and shortly thereafter enlisted in the United States Navy as a Pharmacist’s mate _ 3 rd Class. During this time he cared for returning servicemen and POWs. Upon honorable discharge, he returned to Laramie and graduated from the University of Wyoming with honors in 1950 as part of the first graduating class from the School of Pharmacy. He continued his education at the University of Wyoming studying chemistry while working as an assistant professor for the School of Pharmacy. He was a practicing pharmacist in Durango, Colorado, Greybull Wyoming and Worland, Wyoming prior to returning to Laramie. He then worked as a research chemist for the Bureau of Mines Department of Energy in Laramie until his retirement in 1987. He was preceded in death by his parents, siblings, Edward Long, Joseph Long, Mary Long Stefanik and one son Richard Paul Long. He is survived by his wife of over 58 years, Mary “Migs” (Dow) Long of Laramie, and three children, Becky (Milton) Cox of Riverton, Andrew Long III of Cheyenne and Penny Odem of Parker, Colorado, one great grandson, Tanner Newsome of Evanston and one brother, William Long of California. He enjoyed Wyoming, the outdoors, wildlife, UW Athletics, fishing, taking care of and spending time with his family. A memorial service was held Wednesday, October 7, at 2 p.m. at Montgomery-Stryker Funeral Home. A memorial fund has been set up for the Big Horn City Historical Society _ Andrew Long Memorial Fund P.O. Box 566, Big Horn, Wyoming 82833. Services are under the directions of Montgomery-Stryker Funeral Home. To send condolences or sign the online guest book, go to www.montgomerystryker.com .
James Joseph ‘Joe’ Mangan
James Joseph “Joe” Mangan, 76, of Buffalo died Wednesday, Oct. 7, 2009, in Mountain View Care Center at Sheridan VA Medical Center. Graveside services are 2 p.m. Saturday in Willow Grove cemetery with Pastor Don Paulson officiating. Memorials may benefit Bread of Life Food Pantry in care of Adams Funeral Home, 351 N. Adams Ave., Buffalo WY 82834.
WILLIAM CROMER
DECEMBER 12, 1950 - OCTOBER 2, 2009
William Cromer, 58, of Sheridan, Wyoming, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2009 at his home surrounded by his family. Bill was born in San Rafael, California, on December 12, 1950 to William Andrew and Faye Arlene (Prell) Cromer. The family moved to Newcastle, Wyoming when he was a young child. After graduating from high school, Bill volunteered for the Army and served as a Sergeant in active duty and in the reserve until his honorable discharge in 1975. He attended Casper College where he met Morgan Hinckley. They were married
November 3, 1973. Bill and Morgan returned to Sheridan where Bill worked in construction for a year. They then moved to Laramie where Bill earned degree in Public Accounting and became a CPA. At this point they returned to Sheridan and Bill went to work as a CPA for several years before being employed by Spring Creek Coal in 1982. While working for Spring Creek Coal he obtained his MBA degree. He continued to work for RTEA, transferring to the Gillette area in 1993 until his retirement in 2007. Bill and Morgan had two girls, Arlee in 1975 and Crystal in 1979. His _girls_, Morgan, his daughters and his two granddaughters Hannah and Stephi, were his delight. His easy going personality and wonderful sense of humor endeared him to his many friends. Bill had many interests in his life. He was the financial officer for the American Legion for a number of years. Bill always had a love for motorcycles and was a lifetime member of the Harley Owners Group. Hunting and fishing had a lifelong appeal for Bill and he also enjoyed camping with his family. He is survived by his wife Morgan, daughters Arlee Reeb and Crystal Samon, sister Brenda Martini, and two grandchildren, Hannah Thornton and Stephi Martinez, all of Sheridan. Visitation will be held at Kane Funeral Home Friday, October 9, 2009 from 6 to 8 p.m. Memorial Services will be held at Kane Funeral Home on Saturday, October 10, 2009 at 10:00 a.m. with Reverend Kevin Jones officiating, with a reception following at the Elks_ Lodge. Interment will be in Newcastle, Wyoming, at 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 12, 2009. Kane Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements. Memorials may be made in Bill’s name to the Whedon Cancer Foundation, 30 South Scott, Sheridan, WY 82801.
NILA HERMONA GAY MAPEL EISELE
JULY 26, 1913 - OCTOBER 5, 2009
Nila Hermona Gay Mapel Eisele was born July 26, 1913 in Haviland Kansas and passed away October 5, 2009 in Billings, Montana at Saint Vincent Hospital with family by her side. Nila was the daughter of Rollo Vance Mapel and Ella Watkins. They had six children and Nila was the youngest. She was the last survivor of her siblings. Nila’s father was a wheat farmer in Kansas. In 1919 they moved to Wyoming to the Wildcat community in Campbell County north of Gillette. There the family took a homestead and lived in a sod house with dirt floors. There was not a school in their area so her father built a one room school house and her oldest brother taught them school. Nila’s chosen occupation was a teacher. She taught school for three years on the Powder River near Gillette. In her last year of teaching she married
Elmo E. Eisele in Rapid City, South Dakota March 30, 1935. Elmo and his family were neighbors to the Mapels. Nila and Elmo had two sons Barten G. {Shirley Matheson}and Robert D. Eisele. Their lives were filled with lots of changes throughout the years. During World War II they moved to Vancouver Washington so Elmo could work as crane operator in a shipping yard and Nila taught nursery. Three years later they moved to Sheridan, Wyoming and the boys graduated from Sheridan High School. Elmo leased and operated the Coffeen Service Station, and in 1959 to 1975 they owned and operated the Green Acres Trailer court located at 5th Ave East in Sheridan. When Nila was a child she loved horse back riding and ranching. Teaching was her primary interest in her younger years and traveling in her later years was her passion. Nila belonged to several clubs one of her favorite was the garden club. She enjoyed being with people, she was always on the go. Her and Elmo traveled as often as they could with the _Good Sam_ motor home organization. Her array of pictures told the story of her life. Nila loved to take pictures and then share the experience with everyone. Nila’s main focus of her life was her six grandchildren. She loved them and spent as much time with them as possible. She had a large walk-in closet that was filled with toys, and you knew when the grand kids were around because every toy would be out of the closet and on the floor. She didn’t mind the messes, she loved the children. She has left behind two sons, six grandchildren, twenty great grandchildren and eight great great grandchildren. After Elmo passed away in 2004 Nila spent the remainder of her years at Sugarland Assisted Living. She was lonely for her sweetheart of Sixty-Nine years. She spent her days playing dominoes and bingo with friends, exercising, and enjoying family visits. At ninety-six she still had the energy and enthusiasm for life. Her favorite saying was “I get up in the morning and come what may; I just have to roll with the punches.” We love you Grandma, and may your reunion with your sweetheart and your parents be joyful, and may you no longer feel lonely. Memorial service will be held at Kane Funeral Home on Friday, October 9, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. with Bishop Mark Eisele officiating. Burial will follow in the Elks section of the Sheridan Municipal cemetery. Kane Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Frederick Richard Chastain
Frederick Richard Chastain, 56, of Sheridan died Saturday, Sept. 12, 2009, in Sheridan. Services were Sept. 23 at Greenwood cemetery in Newcastle with Pastor John Hopper of Christ the King Lutheran Church in Newcastle officiating. Local arrangements were with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Born April 18, 1953, in Newcastle to Richard U. Wolfe and Josephine (Prell) Wolfe, he was later adopted by Benjamin E. Chastain of Sheridan. He received his education in Wyoming, California and Japan. His life work was in the oil fields throughout the western United States. He was preceded in death by his father, adoptive father, and one brother. Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Jo and Ken Shackleford of Newcastle; two sisters, Bobbie Jo Stith of Newcastle and Carrie N. Olson of Sheridan; three brothers, Mike, Andy and Marty Wolfe; five children; and five grandchildren.
William Cromer
William Cromer, 58, of Sheridan died Friday, Oct. 2, 2009, at home surrounded by family. Visitation is 6-8 p.m. Friday at Kane Funeral Home. Memorial services will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Kane Funeral Home with the Rev. Kevin Jones officiating. A reception will follow at the Elks Lodge. Interment will be 11 a.m. Monday in Newcastle. Born Dec. 12, 1950, in San Rafael, Calif., to William Andrew and Faye Arlene (Prell) Cromer, he moved with his family to Newcastle as a young child. After graduating from high school, he volunteered for the Army and served as a sergeant in active duty and Reserve until his honorable discharge in 1975. He attended Casper College, where he met Morgan Hinckley. They were married
Nov. 3, 1973. The couple moved to Sheridan, where Mr. Cromer worked in construction for a year before moving to Laramie, where he earned a degree in public accounting and became a certified public accountant. Returning to Sheridan, Mr. Cromer went to work as a CPA for several years before being employed by Spring Creek Coal in 1982. While working at Spring Creek Coal, he obtained a master of business administration degree. He continued to work for Rio Tinto Energy America, transferring to the Gillette area in 1993 until retiring in 2007. He was financial officer for the American Legion for a number of years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping with his family, and motorcycles and was a lifetime member of the Harley Owners Group. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Arlee Reeb and Crystal Samon; a sister, Brenda Martini; and two grandchildren. Memorials may benefit Whedon Cancer Foundation, 30 S. Scott St., Sheridan, WY 82801.
Myrtle Ellen Perkins Claire
Myrtle Ellen Perkins Claire, 90, of Sheridan died Friday, Sept. 18, 2009, at Westview Health Care Center. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Saturday at Kane Funeral Home with the Rev. Don Derryberry officiating.
Richard W. ‘Dick’ Bakalar
Richard W. “Dick” Bakalar, 79, of Buffalo died Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2009, at Amie Holt Care Center in Buffalo. Mass of Christian Burial is 10 a.m. Saturday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Buffalo with the Rev. Pete Johnson as celebrant. Vigil service and rosary are 7 p.m. Friday at the church. Burial will be in Willow Grove cemetery with a graveside committal service following Mass. Memorials may benefit St. John's Catholic Church in care of Adams Funeral Home, 351 N. Adams Ave., Buffalo WY 82834.
Charles R. ‘Bob’ Fitzpatrick
Charles R. “Bob” Fitzpatrick, 87, of Buffalo died Thursday, Oct. 1, 2009, in Johnson County Healthcare Center. A memorial service is 2 p.m. Wednesday at Champion Ferries Funeral Home with the Rev. Bob McHenry officiating. Born Jan. 8, 1922, in Sheridan to L.L. “Mike” and Frances (Dentler) Fitzpatrick, he attended schools in Sheridan, Ranchester, and Dayton. He enlisted in the 115th Cavalry on Dec. 27, 1940. On Feb. 24, 1941, he was shipped to Fort Lewis, Wash. After a year of training, he was part of the 115th sent to Calgary, Canada. He then went to Camp Pendleton, Calif., for six-week combat school. He served in the Asiatic Pacific and European theaters and was honorably discharged Aug. 16, 1945. Mr. Fitzpatrick married
Betty Sue Perkins on Feb. 7, 1947, in Billings. He worked at various cow and horse camps. In 1950 he leased the U-6 on Badger Creek in a working partnership with the late W.S. “Bud” Perkins. He later leased ranches in the Lodge Grass, Mont., Frannie, Deaver, and Clearmont areas. He discontinued his farming and ranching operations in 1964. After his wife died in 1968, he spent a few years on different ranches including the 7-UP on Prairie Dog and the U W. He married
Mary Ellen Pehringer in Sheridan on June 23, 1978, and continued to work for the U M ranch until retiring in 1983. The couple wintered in New Mexico and summered on the U M and H F Bar ranches for several years. They sold their property in New Mexico in 1993 and moved to Buffalo. Mr. Fitzpatrick enjoyed gardening, fishing, playing cards, reading, walking, and the Big Horns. He also loved to run coyotes with his hound. He was preceded in death by a brother, a son, and a stepson. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Dan C. Fitzpatrick of Payson, Ariz., and Robert R. Fitzpatrick of Rock Dale, Texas; four stepsons, Don, Jerry, Leon, and Ray Pehringer; a sister, Helen Jeffers of Sheridan; a half brother, Mike Fitzpatrick of Casper; two half sisters, Vickie Harris and Patsy Bickison of Casper; and four grandchildren. Memorials may benefit a charity of the donor's choice
Dave Soule
Funeral services for Dave Soule, 62-year-old Buffalo man who died suddenly while en route from Cody to Buffalo on Thursday, will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Adams Funeral Home Chapel in Buffalo with the Rev. Bob McHenry officiating. Visitation will be 1-9 p.m. Tuesday and 8-9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the chapel. Burial will be in Willow Grove cemetery with graveside services following the funeral. Memorials may benefit American Legion or Veterans of Foreign Wars in care of Adams Funeral Home, 351 N. Adams Ave., Buffalo, WY 82834.
Hayden Spencer Trujillo
Hayden Spencer Trujillo, infant son of Codie and Kayla (Tenny) Trujillo of Sheridan, died at birth Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009, in Sheridan Memorial Hospital. A private family memorial service is planned with Father Ronald Stolcis officiating. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.
JANET SEARAN
MAY 20, 1993 - DECEMBER 1, 2009
Janet Searan, age 16, of Billings, passed away Dec. 1, 2009, at St. Vincent Healthcare, as the result of a car accident. Janet was an honor student in her junior year at Senior High School. Janet loved animals and was planning to go to college to become a veterinarian. She liked playing basketball and was looking forward to playing softball in the spring. Janet touched everyone’s life with her smile and her caring personality. Janet loved her job at the Heights McDonalds, and took pride in her work. Janet was a neat freak. She loved the ’80s style with brightly colored shoes and Punky Brewster wardrobe. Janet was full of life and laughter, and was excited about her future. She was always dependable and put others before herself. She lived her life to the fullest and was a leader in her own quiet way. Everyone she met was impacted by her bubbly personality. Janet volunteered at Head Start and dressed up as Clifford during the Week of the Young Child. Janet loved working with children and hoped to someday adopt and help other kids who are in the foster care system. Janet was preceded in death by her father, Frankie Searan. Survivors include her sister, Lacey Lane and nephew Brennon Hoerster; her parents, JD and Vicki Ingraham; brothers Tyler and Josh; sisters Jamie, Kristy, Barb, Heather and Kayla. Janet is very loved and will be greatly missed. A memorial to celebrate Janet’s life will be Monday, Dec. 7, 2009, at 10 a.m., at LifeWay Church at 3100 Rimrock Road. The burial will follow at Terrace Gardens cemetery. A memorial fund has been set up at Western Security Bank to assist with funeral arrangements. Funds that are left will go to a local veterinary clinic or in a scholarship for someone attending veterinary school.
David R. Roberts
David R. Roberts, 67, of Sheridan died Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009, at St. Vincent's Hospital in Billings. Funeral service will be 1 p.m. Saturday at Bethesda Worship Center with the Rev. Scott Lee officiating. Burial will be in Mount Hope cemetery in Big Horn. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Born Aug. 17, 1942, in Sheridan to Elmer and Lavoris (Wyrick) Roberts, he grew up and attended schools in California. He returned to the Sheridan area in 1961. He married
Cheryl Pease on Aug. 12, 1962, in Lodge Grass, Mont. They moved in 1968 to Oregon, where he worked as a meat cutter. The couple returned in 1975 to Sheridan, where he worked for Jersey Creamery until operating the Broadway Exchange store. He sold the store in the mid-1990s and then worked at Shipton’s Big R. Mr. Roberts spent summers in Alaska guiding fishermen with one of his sons. In retirement, he ran a business sharpening knives. A deacon at Bethesda Worship Center and life member of the National Rifle Association, he enjoyed hunting, fishing and the mountains. Survivors include his wife; five sons, David of Dayton, Rodney of Victor, Idaho, Monte of Soldotna, Alaska, Keith of Sheridan, and Rick of Monterey, Calif.; a daughter, Debra Gardner of Sutler Creek, Calif.; a brother, Michael Roberts of Sheridan; four sisters, Barbara Ellis and Doris Ledford of Sheridan, Judy Roberts of Big Horn, and Iva Graham of Loveland, Colo.; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Memorials may benefit Joseph's Storehouse food bank or Adopt-A-Block c/o Bethesda Worship Center, 1100 Big Horn Ave., Sheridan, WY 82801.
GENE CARLTON KILPATRICK
SEPTEMBER 25, 1948 - NOVEMBER 30, 2009
Gene Carlton Kilpatrick, age 61, died November 30, 2009. Gene was born on September 25, 1948, to Dueward Watson and Annie Laurie (King) Kilpatrick in Sinton, Texas. As a young boy, Gene moved with his family to Sinclair, Wyoming where he attended schools in Rawlins. Gene was an Eagle Scout and spent summers working at a Boy Scout Camp in the Poudre Valley, Colorado. After graduating from Rawlins High School, Gene joined the Wyoming National Guard where he earned the rank of Captain in the Artillery Unit. After 13 years he was honorably discharged. In 1969 he married
Patsy (Tully) Hinman, and they had two daughters, Colleen and Maureen. They later divorced. In 1973 Gene started work for Glenrock Coal as a mechanic’s apprentice. In 1981 he transferred to Spring Creek Coal as Plant Supervisor and eventually Production Manager. Gene married
Cindi (Cooper) Kilpatrick on May 18, 1985 in Sheridan. In 1993 Gene traveled to Russia and Siberia with the Mining People to People Ambassadors. He stayed across from the Red Square in Moscow during the coup and the burning of the white house. In 1995 Gene left Spring Creek Coal. After ten months and deciding all of his friends couldn’t fish every day, he started The Home Place where he remained until ill health forced him to close the business. Gene was also a partner with The Three Left Handers (TLH) in developing Osprey Subdivision. He thoroughly enjoyed the infrastructure being built as he felt at home from his mining days with all the digging and dirt moving activities. Gene loved to go fishing, camping, ride his four wheeler, hunt whitetail, golf with a cigar and good friends, or simply do anything outdoors. He also was an accomplished cook and loved entertaining family and friends. He especially loved his grandkids, and always thought the best sound was the grandkids running and laughing throughout the house. He was rarely seen without his Jack Russell Terrier, Ruby, who was his constant work companion. Those who knew Gene well knew of his ability to listen, his witty sense of humor and his ability to tell a good joke. He was perpetually late and he had a knack for fixing anything. Gene is survived by his wife Cindi, daughters and sons-in-law Colleen and Michael Butler, and Maureen and Jason Neavill, grandchildren, Molly and Nora Butler, Monica and Cooper Neavill all of Sheridan, and Kasey Bresso of California. Special nephew and niece, Kevin (Penny) Kilpatrick of Georgia, and Laura (Bill) Mahoney of Indiana. Mother and father-in-law, Chan and Joyce Cooper of Willow Creek, MT., sisters-in-law Laura (Steve) Barry of Helena, MT., Cathy (Jack) Wilson of Auburn, WA., Marla (Ron) Richardson of Three Forks, MT., Chanelle Cooper of Seattle and brother-in-law Britt (Lisa) Cooper of Harrison, MT. He also had numerous nieces and nephews-in-law. He was preceded in death by his parents and a brother, Bob Kilpatrick. A Celebration of life will be held at Kane Funeral Home on Monday, December 7, 2009, at 10:00 A.M., with burial following at Mount Hope cemetery in Big Horn. A reception will be held afterwards for family and friends at the family home. Memorials may be donated to the Dog and Cat Shelter, 84 Eastridge Road, Sheridan, Wyoming, 82801. Kane Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.
MARJORIE SHAFFER
FEBRUARY 26, 1925 - DECEMBER 2, 2009
Marjorie Shaffer, 84, of Sheridan passed away at Sheridan Memorial Hospital on December 2, 2009. Marjorie was born on February 26, 1925 to Gladys M. and Alba Craft in Sheridan, Wyoming. She graduated from Sheridan High School and also from Heiman’s Business School. On April 10, 1943 she married
Frank Shaffer in Champaign, Illinois, where he was stationed at the U.S. Navy Signal School. Marjorie worked in several offices, including B.H.J., Inc and served on the Boys State Staff in Douglas for 14 years. She was also a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Alba Doyne and Francis “Pete” Dale. Survivors include her children, Sheryll (Chuck) Seagrave of Big Horn, Wyoming, Charlene Lee of Newport News, Virginia and Frank Jr. (Sharon) Shaffer of Sheridan, Wyoming; grandchildren, Susanne, Courtenay, Ryan, Hayden, Gretchen, Giesella and Gavin; great- grandchildren, Lia, Janna and Natalie. Marjorie enjoyed spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and doing her word puzzles and reading. She was known for her outgoing sense of humor and devotion to her family and her honesty. A private family service will be held at a later date. Kane Funeral Home is entrusted with the arrangements.
