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Diane Darlene Brooks
Former Sheridan resident Diane Darlene Brooks, 57, died Friday, Nov. 13, 2009, at Marshalltown Medical and Surgical Center in Marshalltown, Iowa. Memorial services are 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at United Methodist Church in Torrington with the Rev. Ora Dailey officiating. Burial will follow at Valley View cemetery. Arrangements are with Colyer Funeral Home. Born Feb. 23, 1952, in Casper to Cecil Warren and Darlene Mae (Blakeley) Brooks, she lived with her family in Glenrock until 1958, when they moved to Torrington and purchased the Torrington News. She was a 1970 high school graduate in Torrington. She married
Bryce Carl Hunter on June 28, 1970. They divorced. She attended Chadron State College and earned a master’s degree in psychology and social work. She was a counselor in several locations including Northern Wyoming Mental Health Center in Sheridan. She was known as a caring and compassionate person whose clients were important to her. Survivors include her parents; two daughters, Lisa Kay Hamar of Marshalltown and Jill Denise of Nevada, Iowa; two grandsons; a brother Larry Brooks of Fort Collins, Colo.; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may benefit United Methodist Church of Torrington.
Anne F. DeTavernier
Anne F. DeTavernier, 91, of Sheridan died Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009, at Sheridan Memorial Hospital. Visitation is 6-7 p.m. Sunday with Christian wake service to follow at 7 p.m. at Kane Funeral Home. Funeral service is 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home with burial in Sheridan Municipal cemetery. Mrs. DeTavernier was born Nov. 30, 1917, to Paul and Mary Bocek at their Dutch Creek home in Wyarno. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, sewing, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Victor; two sons, Theodore J. and John DeTavernier; a sister, Helen Rucki; and four brothers, Frank, Paul, Joe and Johnny Bocek. Survivors include a sister, Stella Gorzalka; four children, Elmer "Pickle" DeTavernier, Kenneth DeTavernier, Leroy DeTavernier and Mary DeTavernier, all of Sheridan; 10 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials may benefit St. Labre, c/o Vicki Anderson, P.O. Box 458, Ashland, MT 59003 or Sheridan Senior Center Daybreak Program, 211 Smith St., Sheridan, WY 82801.
Dean Long
Dean Long, 83, Buffalo, died Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2009, at Johnson County Memorial Hospital. Funeral services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Adams Funeral Home Chapel in Buffalo with Pastor Nancy Brooks officiating. Memorials may benefit Johnson County Healthcare Center, c/o Adams Funeral Home, 351 N. Adams Ave., Buffalo WY 82834.
JAMES MULLER
AUGUST 27, 1922 - NOVEMBER 9, 2009
James Muller, 87, of Sheridan, passed away on Monday, November 9, 2009 at Sheridan Memorial Hospital. Jim was born to Jacob and Etta Mae Muller in Sheridan, Wyoming. He graduated from Sheridan High School in 1942. Jim later married
Jean Snyder in 1946. He worked for Peter Kiewit for 28 years in various capacities including Rosebud Coal Sales, Decker Coal and over the road equipment hauler. He raised Sugar Beets for numerous years. He ranched and farmed the family homestead in Decker, Montana until 1988 when he moved to Dayton, Wyoming to retire. In 2008 he moved to Sheridan, Wyoming. Jim also was a past committee member of the Sheridan Johnson REA and an Honorary Member of the FFA. Jim also enjoyed his kids, grand kids and great-grand kids, traveling and he loved his ranch. Jim was preceded in death by his parents and sister Bonnie Barker of Sheridan. Jim is survived by his wife, Jean Muller and his five children, Sharon (James) Freeman of Great Falls, Montana, Roberta (Frank) Schrater of Buffalo, Wyoming, Linda (Dick) Carr of Banner, Wyoming, Gary (Shirley) Muller of Sheridan, Wyoming and Marcia (Kip) Gillis of Wolf, Wyoming; grandchildren Cara Carr, Eric (Mandy) Warren, Heather Jesse) Maslowski, Steve (Shawna) Schrater, Tami (Juel) Afdahl, Lisa Kevin) Freeman-Cook, Lori (Dominique) deVangel, Jamie (Shawn) Sayer and Ryan (Vaida) Gillis. Memorial Services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, November 14, 2009 at Kane Funeral Home with Pastors Dan Keller and Hayden Porter officiating. Reception to follow at Sheridan Holiday Inn in the Diamond Room. In lieu of flowers, checks can be made to the Sheridan County School District #2. Memorials will benefit the Sheridan FFA
Chapter, c/o James Muller Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 919, Sheridan, Wyoming 82801. Kane Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.
H. Keith Williams Jr.
H. Keith Williams Jr., 82, of Sheridan died Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, in Westview Health Care Center. Graveside service is 2 p.m. Thursday in Sheridan Municipal cemetery with the Rev. Arden Haeffner officiating. Military rites are by the American Legion and Wyoming National Guard with arrangements by Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Born May 20, 1927, in Sheridan to Harold and Margret (Holder) Williams Sr., he graduated from Sheridan High School, enlisted in the U.S. Army, and served in Korea. He married
Lois Kay Buening on Aug. 16, 1959, in Red Lodge, Mont. They were divorced. Mr. Williams ranched most of his life south of Sheridan. He was a member of American Legion, a 4-H leader, and past vice president of Metz Ditch Co. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, dancing, Western movies and country music. He was preceded in death by a brother, Neal, and a sister, Darleen. Survivors include a son, Mark of Sheridan; a daughter, Beth Gleason of Sheridan; two brothers, Robert of Cheyenne and Richard of Beaufort, S.C.; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Philip S. Belus
Philip S. Belus, 95, of Buffalo died Monday, Nov. 9, 2009, at Amie Holt Care Center in Buffalo. Visitation is 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Thursday at Adams Funeral Home Chapel in Buffalo. Vigil service and rosary are 7 p.m. Thursday at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial is 10 a.m. Friday at the church with the Rev. Pete Johnson as celebrant. Memorials may benefit St. John the Baptist Church Foundation, c/o Adams Funeral Home, 351 N. Adams Ave., Buffalo WY 82834.
Joan “Joann ” Schilling
Joan Pollard Schilling was surrounded by her family and love as the Lord called her home on Tuesday, October 13, 2009, after a long, reoccurring battle with cancer. She was born February 13, 1930 to Joseph and Marguerite Pollard in Sheridan, Wyoming. She grew up in Monarch, Wyoming, and attended high school in Sheridan. She met a handsome “Navy boy, ” Gerald “Jerry” Schilling and they crossed over the border to Lodge Grass, Montana, to elope March 27, 1949. Joan loved to spend time with Jerry hunting, camping, traveling, or entertaining friends and family. They celebrated their Golden 50th Anniversary shortly before Jerry passed away in 1999. When they decided to start a family, their first blessing came as a daughter, Sandra; two years later, Bruce blessed and completed their family. They lived in Sheridan and then moved to Worland when the kids were in elementary school. Joan worked at the Boys’ School in Worland while they lived there. Joan and Jerry moved to Gillette in 1970. In her early years living there, she was a member of the DOES and multiple mixed and women’s bowling leagues. She loved the Lord and found fellowship at various churches in Gillette. She most recently attended Emanuel Southern Baptist Church. Joan was a fan of contemporary gospel music. She loved taking drives - especially to the Big Horn Mountains where she had so many fond memories; she watched every camper or motor home go by and could recall a different memory for every one of them. She was an animal lover and she had a mixture of dogs, cats, and birds all her life. Her other passion was good food – she collected recipes, clipping them from various sources, storing them in cookie tins just like her mother had done. She always had fresh vegetables and fruit in her refrigerator and always something cooking on the stove. She loved going out of town because that always meant a meal at a nice restaurant. Joan made every effort to keep the cookie jar full for anyone who came to visit. The last year was hard for her not just because of her fight with cancer, but also because so many of her joys were compromised. The one constant, though, was the love for and from her family. Her family was by far her best and biggest accomplishment. She adored her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and companion pets. She surrounded herself with pictures of them all. Joan is survived by her brother, George (Linda) Pollard of Kileen, Texas; children, Sandra (Tetsuo) Ota, and Bruce (Laurie) Schilling both of Gillette; her grandchildren Lance (Carrie) Ota of Kaysville, Utah, Christa (Ryan) Conklin, Trevor (Jodi) Schilling, Janell (Joe) Uhler of Gillette, and Trent Ota of Fort Collins, Colorado; and greatgrandchildren Jayden, Bryton, Tyler, Brooke, Cory, Riley and Caisen, Carter, Kadence, and beloved pet, Penny. She was preceded in death by her husband, mother, father, infant grandson Drew Schilling, half-sister, and half-brother. Per her request, a private family gathering was held on Thursday, October 15th. Her cremated remains will be spread at a private location in the spring.
Charles Wesley Robinson
Charles Wesley Robinson, 58, brother of Jaci Nissen of Sheridan, died Saturday, Oct. 24, 2009, in Tucson, Ariz. Cremation has taken place and no funeral services are planned at this time. Born March 26, 1951, to Jim and Rose Robinson in Pomona, Calif., he attended Bonita High school and served in the U.S. Army. In his spare time he enjoyed rebuilding classic cars, Harley-Davidsons and spending time in the mountains. He was preceded in death by one brother, Lesley Carl Robinson, and his parents of Sheridan. In addition to his sister, survivors include a son, Jim Robinson of Colorado; three daughters, Twila Buchanan and Melanie Thorpe of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Terie Mosemen of Missoula, Mont.; a brother, Tim Robinson of Rock Springs; a sister, Sonja Sanchez of Ontario, Calif.; 14 grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
James M. Hamilton II
James M. Hamilton II, 93, of Sheridan died Friday, Nov. 6, 2009, in Westview Health Care Center. Memorial services will be announced in the spring. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Born May 15, 1916, in Meridian, Miss., to James and Tennie (Waddell) Hamilton Sr., he grew up in Louisiana and graduated from high school in Monroe, La. He married
Pauline Deslatt on Feb. 11, 1932. Mr. Hamilton worked for Southern Natural Gas from 1938 to 1950, then the Transcontinental Pipeline from 1950 until he retired in 1981. His wife died in 1996, and he moved to Sheridan to be near his son. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Alazfar Shrine, Kalif Shrine and past president of the Alamin Shrine. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, baseball, carpentry, playing bridge and volunteering at the Shrine Children's Hospital. In addition to his wife, he was preceded in death by his brother, Waddell. Survivors include two sons James III of Westminster, Colo., and William of Sheridan; five grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Memorials may benefit Kalif Shrine Children's Travel Fund, Box K, Sheridan, WY 82801.
Juanita Francis Baas
Former Sheridan resident Juanita Francis Baas, 82, of Lawton, Okla., died Sunday, Nov. 8, 2009. No services are planned. Arrangements are with Becker Funeral Home in Lawton. Born April 6, 1927, in Bridgeport, Neb., to Orvin and Bertha (Bricker) Lundy, she married
Floyd Louis Baas in Sheridan on Jan. 6, 1945. She was employed as a bank officer for First National Bank of Dallas for 15 years before her retirement. She was preceded in death by a brother, Buster Lundy. Survivors include her husband; a daughter, Diana Stamper of Indiahoma, Okla.; a son, Dan Baas of Prosper, Texas; two sisters, Nancy Isaackson and Betty Weekley; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. An online guest book and sympathy cards are available at www.beckerfuneral.com.
Deanna Bess George
Deanna Bess George, 61, of Sheridan died Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, at Lower Cape Far Life Center and Hospice in Wilmington, N.C., of ovarian cancer and surgical complications, according to family. A memorial service is 4:30 p.m. Thursday at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church here. A reception will follow in the church hall. Interment will be private. Born July 24, 1948, in Sheridan, she graduated from Sheridan High School in 1966. She attended the University of Oregon in Willamette, the University of Wyoming and graduated from the University of Denver in 1971 with a degree in museology. She lived and worked for periods of time in Greece, Waltham, Mass., and Durham, N.C., before moving to Sheridan in 1978 to manage Bessie’s Bargains, a store started by their mother. She later became owner/manager of Dan’s Western Wear, a business her father founded in 1919. In 1985 she married
Terrance Poland of Seaside, Calif. They produced and directed several plays in Sheridan and were active in Sheridan’s Theatre Guild. She was involved in several community choirs, traveling to perform in New York City with the All Wyoming Choir. She served as president of the Fine Arts Club and Sheridan Arts Council. She actively supported efforts to recognize Sheridan Main Street in the Historical Preservation Registry. She was a member of the Episcopal Church in Sheridan. She was preceded in death by her mother, Bessie George, her father, Dan George, and a sister, Ellie Chadwick. Survivors include a brother, Ted George; a sister, Elaine Nalee; four nephews, a niece and an aunt. Memorials may benefit Sheridan Dog & Cat Shelter, 84 East Ridge Road, Sheridan, WY 82801.
Shirley Graves Lehr
Shirley Graves Lehr, 67, of Littleton, Colorado passed away at Sheridan Manor on Friday, November 6, 2009. Shirley was born on July 30, 1942 in Sheridan, Wyoming to Richard “Dick” and Esther Graves. She married
Leon Lehr, had four children and later divorced. She was a member of the Sheridan Class of 1960, received her GED and obtained an Associate’s Degree in Science and Math from the Community College of Denver. She worked as an Administrator for various companies like the Consul of the Netherlands, Polaris Resources and J.D. Edwards over her career. She retired in 2000. Shirley enjoyed the mountains and loved nothing better than to read a book overlooking a lake. She “loved the sunshine” including everything from sunbathing, swimming, and boating. Shirley took great pride in her children and her 12 grandchildren. All of her grand kids remember her reading them Green Eggs and Ham, her favorite children’s book. Her family fondly remembers sitting around the table playing a competitive game of cards. Shirley was an avid bridge player and belonged to many bridge clubs over the years. She loved flowers and her summer garden was always colorful and plentiful. Shirley had a strong survival instinct that allowed her to overcome a heart attack at age 42. She will be best remembered for her zest for living and laughter. Shirley was preceded in death by her father, Dick Graves and nephew Jody Tracy. Survivors include her mother, Esther Graves Badgett of Sheridan, Wyoming; sister, Sharon Tracy of Sheridan, Wyoming; children Lynne (Don) Lehr-Buck of Denver, Colorado, Lorraine Leipold of Annapolis, Maryland, Greg (Jill) Lehr of San Diego, California, Lance (Andrea) Lehr of Erie, Pennsylvania; grandchildren Kelly and Sandy Buck of Denver, Colorado, Nicole (John) Herring of Denver, Colorado, Katie and Elizabeth Leipold of Annapolis, Maryland, Alexandra and Briana Lehr of San Diego, California and Ashley, Jennifer, Emily, Andrew, Christopher Lehr of Erie, Pennsylvania; great-grandchildren Jonah Herring of Denver, Colorado; several aunts, uncles and cousins; nieces Jandee Locke, Tonya Aksamit, Shannon Tracy and nephew Shane Tracy all of Sheridan, Wyoming. Graveside Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, November 9, 2009 at the Sheridan Municipal cemetery with Pastor Scott Lee officiating. A luncheon from 11:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. will be held for family and friends at the Holiday Inn Sugarland Mining Company. In lieu of flowers memorials in honor of Shirley may be sent to The Raymond Wentz Foundation, P.O. Box 9039, Denver, CO 80209, www.raymondwentz.com. Kane Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Harry P. Mavrakis
Harry P. Mavrakis died November 4, 2009 at Hospice and Palliative Care House after a two year battle with cancer. Harry was born August 21, 1940 in Sheridan, WY to Paul and Mary Mavrakis. He has two younger siblings, George Mavrakis of Centennial, CO and Fay Zaharas of Cheyenne, WY. He married
Carolyn Hewes of Sundance, WY on August 28, 1966 in Sheridan, WY. They were married
43 years. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn and two children. His son, Paul Mavrakis and wife, Jenna Carlson Mavrakis live in Sheridan, WY and have two sons, Jack Harry and Andrew Paul. His daughter, Nicole Farber and husband, Timothy Farber live in Grand Junction, CO and have two children, Jordan Marie and Anthony Joe. He was preceded in death by his father, mother and twin granddaughters, Samantha and Rebecca. Harry grew up in Sheridan, WY then attended University of Wyoming, obtaining a BA and Masters Degree in Education and Business. He became a CPA and worked for Price Waterhouse in Denver, CO. He joined the Air National Guard and was called to service during the Pueblo Crisis in Korea. He moved to Grand Junction in 1978 and became the Broker Owner of Mavco Investments. Harry was active in many community endeavors. He was a Rotarian since 1980 and a Paul Harris ellow. He participated in many projects such as providing dictionaries for all District 51 third graders and securing school supplies for children in need. He was on the board of the American Red Cross, participated in the Waste Water and Sanitation District task force, as well as efforts to pass District 51 school bond issues. He enjoyed spending time with his family and watching his grandchildren’s sporting activities. He was an avid Bronco fan and loved golfing, bowling and playing poker with friends. A Trisagion Service will be held Monday, November 9 th at 7:00 pm at Callahan-Edfast. The funeral services will be Tuesday, November 10 th at 9:30 am at St. Nicholas Orthodox Church located on the comer of 12 th and Horizon Drive. Donations may be made in Harry Mavrakis’ name to Hospice & Palliative Care, 3090B No. 12 th St, Grand Junction, CO 81506 or Rotary International, c/o Dennis Pretti, PO Cox 1888, Grand Junction, CO 81502.
Deanna Bess George
A beautiful spirit has left this world to join family and friends already in Heaven. Deanna Bess George passed serenely into the next world on November 3, 2009, at the Lower Cape Fear Life Center and Hospice in Wilmington, North Carolina. As she had desired, her brother-in-law Jean-Claude Bosio and her sister Elaine held her in their arms as she departed. While ovarian cancer and surgical complications ravaged her body, they did not bow her spirit. Deanna was a consummate daughter, sister and friend. A unique creation, she possessed an unusual depth of empathy and generosity of spirit for others. For those woven into the tapestry that was her life, life was sweeter, more fun and definitely richer for knowing her. Deanna was a passionate woman. Her appetite for art, music, theatre, film, travel and yes, food, was legendary. She was an explorer of life, not an observer. She was born July 24, 1948, in Sheridan. Graduating from Sheridan High school in 1966, she attended the University of Oregon in Willamette, the University of Wyoming, and graduated from the University of Denver in 1971 with a degree in Museology. She lived and worked for periods of time in Greece, Waltham Massachusetts, and Durham, North Carolina before moving to Sheridan in 1978 to work with her sister, Eleanor, in managing Bessie’s Bargains. This store was started by Deanna’s mother, Bessie George, in competition to her husband Dan’s store. These were some of Deanna’s happiest times as a businesswoman. Ellie, Wanda, Martha and Deanna had great fun running the store. Later Deanna became owner/manager of the revived Dan’s Western Wear, a business her father had started in 1919 and originally was located at the corner of Loucks and Main and where he had commissioned the mural to be painted which can be seen today. Until she died, she was involved in the management of Dan’s. In 1985 she married
Terrance Poland, of Seaside, California. Together they produced and directed several plays in Sheridan. They were also active in the Sheridan Theater Guild. Terrance eventually began to work at Dan’s and remained there until 2008. The two separated and filed for divorce in 2009. She was involved in several community choirs, traveling to perform in NYC with the All Wyoming Choir. She served as president in the Fine Arts Club and the Sheridan Arts Council. She actively supported Christy Love’s efforts to have the Sheridan Main Street recognized in the Historical Preservation Registry. She attended the Episcopal Church in Sheridan. Deanna is preceded in death by her mother Bessie George, father Dan George, and sister Ellie Chadwick. She is survived by brother Ted George, sister Elaine Nalee, nephews Andre Stamenkovic, Demetrious George, Rodrigo George, and Erik Freestone, and niece Flavia George. Helen McMahan is her only living aunt. The bereavement and pain of loss which weighs on the souls of her family and friends is tribute to the rare spirit she was. We shall not see her like again soon. Deanna, who loved animals and fostered seven puppies during chemo treatment at her sister’s home, suggested that she could be remembered with a donation to the Sheridan Dog and Cat Shelter, 84 East Ridge Road. A memorial service will be held Thursday, November 12th at 4:30 p.m. at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church. A reception will follow in the church hall. Interment will be private.
Rupert ‘R.J.’ Werner
Rupert “R.J.” Werner, 84, of Gillette, father of Ronna Carlson of Arvada, died Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, at Wyoming Medical Center in Casper after a brief illness. Visitation is 4-7 p.m. Sunday at Gillette Memorial Chapel with a vigil service beginning at 7 p.m. Mass of Christian burial is 11 a.m. Monday at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church in Gillette with Father Bill Hill officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Pisgah cemetery with military honors provided by the American Legion Post 42. Born May 31, 1925, to George and Sadie (Norbeck) Werner on the family ranch near Spotted Horse, he attended Campbell County schools, served in World War II and was a lifetime Campbell County resident. He owned several businesses and was a self-employed rancher and farmer. He married
Rosemary Rohan on July 8, 1946. The couple resided on the ranch and later divorced. He later married
Nancy Spielman in Sheridan. They divorced. He served as a school board member, on the Wyoming Wheat Commission, the board of directors for U.S. Wheat in Washington, D.C., and Ambassador of Good Will for the People to People organization. He was preceded in death by two brothers, George and Tom; and six sisters, Lorraine, Cecila, Avis, Francis, Mary and Patricia. Survivors include other children Kathy Wolff and Debra Larson of Gillette; two sisters, Chris Mitchell of Gillette and Margaret Honley of Denver; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Memorials may benefit Campbell County Memorial Hospital Hospice Hospitality House in Gillette. Condolences may be sent in c/o Gillette Memorial Chapel, 210 W. 5th Street, Gillette, WY 82716.
Esther L. (Grimshaw) Meredith
Former Sheridan resident Esther L. (Grimshaw) Meredith, 92, died Monday, Nov. 2, 2009, in San Jose, Calif. Cremation arrangements were with the Neptune Society in San Jose. Local burial of cremains is with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Born Nov. 18, 1916, to William C. and Ragnhild Grimshaw, she was the second of eight children. She grew up in Sheridan and graduated from Sheridan High School. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jim Meredith; a brother, Russell; and three sisters, Grace, Lyla and Fern. Survivors include two sisters, Jean Brent of San Jose, Calif., and Nancy Hebrew of Santa Rosa, Calif.; a brother, Robert Grimshaw of Modesto, Calif.; and numerous nieces and nephews.
