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Gary Young Dean
Gary Young Dean, 57, died Nov. 27, 2009, in Centennial, Colo. Cremation has taken place. Arrangements were with Ellis Funeral Home in Denver. Memorial service is 10 a.m., Dec. 19, at Story school followed by a gathering at the Story Woman's Club. Born May 25, 1952, in Boulder Colo., he graduated from Fairview High School in Boulder in 1971, where he was known in the Centennial League for his athletic abilities on the track field. He married
Cindy Hammack of Boulder. The couple had one daughter, Portia Marie Dean. Mr. Dean retired from a career in restaurant management in 1985 due to a battle with brain cancer. He lived the remainder of his life at the family cabin in Story where he enjoyed simple pleasures. He was an active member of the Episcopal church and a Story library volunteer. He was known for a hearty greeting, warm smile and generous heart. It was said he will be fondly remembered by nieces and nephews for his white support socks, the hat full of hat pins, and his “man purse.” Memorials may benefit the American Brain Tumor Association and visitors to the Web site may sign the guest book at www.abta.org (click on Garden of Hope).
Donald Mehling
Donald Mehling, 69, of Sheridan, died Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009, in Sheridan Memorial Hospital. Private family services are pending. Arrangements are with Kane Funeral Home. Born Sept. 11, 1940, in Park City, Mont., to Conrad and Eugenia Mehling, he worked as an upholsterer for most of his adult life. He enjoyed fishing, camping, sightseeing, traveling, and coaching baseball. He was preceded in death by numerous brothers and sisters. Survivors include four sons; James Mehling, Ron Mehling, Ken Mehling and Rick Mehling; and ten grandchildren.
Karen Green
Karen Green, 60, of Sheridan, died Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009, in Westview Health Care Center. Committal of cremains is 11 a.m. Monday in the Elks section at Sheridan Municipal cemetery with the Rev. Phil Wold officiating. A reception will follow the service at the Elks Lodge 520. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Born March 25, 1949, in Sheridan to Maren and Ora Mae (Troutt) Bell, she grew up in the Sheridan area. She graduated from Big Horn High School and Sheridan College. She married
Loren “Snook” Green on Sept. 29, 1982, in Sheridan. Mrs. Green was employed in the operation division of First Interstate Bank for 30 years. She was a well-known local artist, avid hunter and fisherwoman. She was preceded in death by her father, her grandparents, five uncles, an aunt and two cousins. Survivors include her husband of Sheridan; brother Dave Heuff of Boulder Creek, Calif.; sister Janis Little of Sheridan; and several nieces and nephews.
David C. Morgan
Former Sheridan resident David C. Morgan, 80, of Worland, died Monday, Dec. 7, 2009, in Worland. Visitation is 10 a.m. to noon Monday at Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Graveside service are 2 p.m. Monday in the Dayton cemetery with the Rev. Robert Logan officiating. Mr. Morgan was born Dec. 8, 1928, on the family homestead on Ash Creek. He grew up and attended schools on Ash Creek and in Monarch. He left home at age 14 to work on various ranches in the Sheridan area. After a number of years he was employed at the Sheridan Commercial Mill on Broadway where was eventually the mill manager. He ranched on Ash Creek, and also leased the Kester place. He later moved to Gillette, then Buffalo, then Worland. Mr. Morgan enjoyed hunting, fishing, spending time in the mountains and with his animals. He especially enjoyed spending time with his wife. He was preceded in death by five brothers. Survivors include wife Ella of Worland; several children; 12 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
Paul D. Paustian
Paul D. Paustian, 90, of Sheridan, died Tuesday, Dec. 8, 2009, in Westview Health Care Center. Visitation is 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday at Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Graveside services are 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Elks section of the Sheridan Municipal cemetery with George Tellez officiating. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Born February 18, 1919, to Henry and Stella (Maxwell) Paustian in Balantine, Mont., the family moved to Ranchester in 1925 and operated the HN Ranch on Wolf Creek. He attended Ranchester schools for 12 years and graduated in 1937. He attended the University of Wyoming and was a 1941 graduate with a degree in agronomy. At UW he was a member of the stock judging team in 1940 and 1941, enrolled in the Army Reserve Officer Training Corps, was a member of Alfa Zeta Honorary Fraternity, and was president of the University of Wyoming Association of Independent Students. He married
Helen Kumor in 1942, then ran his father’s ranch, the Box J, until it sold in 1948. He taught veterans under an agriculture training program for six years, and later ran a number of businesses in Ranchester prior to working for the Wyoming Employment Security Commission, where he retired as an Unemployment Area Manager after 20 years. After retirement in 1984, he volunteered as a veteran escort at the Sheridan VA Medical Center through 2008, acquiring more than 5, 000 volunteer hours. He was a life member of the Elks Lodge 520 since 1945 where he volunteered for numerous activities and was named 1990 Elk of the Year. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, dancing, gardening, time spent with family and helping others. Mr. Paustian was preceded in death by his wife; two brothers, Chris and Clarence Paustian; and four sisters, Gladys Janich, Mamie Zoutte, Dorothy Hayes, and Thelma Clark. His long time companion is Ada Smith of Sheridan. Survivors include four sons, Larry Paustian of Phoenix, Dan Paustian of Sheridan, Jim Paustian of Albuquerque and Paul Paustian of Las Cruces, N.M.; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a sister, Lois Washut of Sheridan; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorials may benefit Elks Lodge 520 Building Fund, PO Box 2031, Sheridan, WY 82801.
Russell Pierce
Russell Pierce, 65, of Dayton, died Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2009, in Sheridan Memorial Hospital. Cremation has taken place. Services are planned at a later date. Born April 13, 1944, in Evanston to Joseph and Stella (Cook) Pierce, he spent most of his life as a lumberjack. He was said to be a mountain man who enjoyed the woods, fishing, the outdoors, and spent many hours puttering around the house. His life partner was Barbara Fritzel. Survivors include his daughters Kristy Pierce, Sandra Briggs, Sherrie Pierce and Angie Morrow; four brothers; and eight grandchildren.
ROBERT MORRIS
NOVEMBER 30, 1929 - DECEMBER 7, 2009
Robert P. Morris, 80, of Sheridan, passed away on Monday, December 7, 2009 at Sheridan Memorial Hospital. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m., December 11, at Kane Funeral Home with Pastor Sherman Weberg officiating. Reception to follow immediately at the Big Horn Mountain Eagles. Viewing to be held Thursday, December 10, from 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Kane Funeral Home. Cremation will take place with graveside services planned for next year. Robert was born on November 30, 1929, to Robert and Dora (Sievers) Morris in Worland, Wyoming. His early childhood was spent in the Worland, Basin, Greybull and Shell area where his parents farmed. He had two daughters from a previous marriage, Candace and Suesan. He later married
Billie Rhoads in 1954. They were blessed with 6 children; Dave, Mike, Tony, Debby, Kathy and Teresa. Robert worked construction as a truck driver and heavy equipment operator. He worked 5 years at the landfill in Los Angeles, CA, then the family moved to Buffalo in 1970. Besides construction work, Robert sold, moved and set-up mobile homes. He started working for Decker Coal so the family moved to Sheridan in 1991. He retired from Decker Coal after working there for 7 years, but continued driving truck part-time for various construction companies in the Sheridan area. Robert was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Leslie Morris, Ken Morris and Don Morris; sisters Thelma Winter, Nellie Johnson and Doralena Cathcart; and daughter Debby McCaffrey. Survivors include his wife, daughters Candace Nordman of Antioch, TN; Susan (Dave) Quinn of Franklin, TN; Kathy (Richard) Dellit of Ranchester, WY and Teresa (Kenny) Montgomery of Glenrock, WY; and sons David (Pam) Morris and Mike (Susan) Morris of Farmington, NM; and Tony (Gail) Morris of Buffalo, WY; brothers Vern Morris of Sheridan, WY, Leland Morris of Basin, WY and Delmar Morris of Cowley, WY; 17 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Dog and Cat Shelter, 84 East Ridge Road, Sheridan, WY 82801.
Dola A. Yockers
Dola A. Yockers, 87, of Sheridan, died Monday, Dec. 7, 2009, in Westview Health Care Center. Services are planned in Salina, Kan. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Born June 5, 1922, in Sylvan Grove, Kan., she spent most of her life in Salina where she was an active member of the Unity Church family. She enjoyed dancing and singing and participated in the senior choirs in Salina and with the SheridanAires in Sheridan. She enjoyed crafts, daily walks and spending time doing yard work. She was cared for by her daughter and son-in-law of Sheridan for ten years. She resided in Westview Health Care Center for the past year. Survivors include daughter Cindy Gowler of Sheridan; two sons, Stephen and Daniel Bishop; and several grandchildren.
Luther Glynn Lobstein
Luther Glynn Lobstein, 65, of Gillette, husband of former Sheridan resident Francie (Gates) Lobstein, died Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009, at Wyoming Medical Center in Casper. Memorial service is 3 p.m. Thursday in the Wyoming Room at Campbell County Library in Gillette.
DARYLE O. HUSMAN
NOVEMBER 27, 1932 - DECEMBER 7, 2009
Private family services and interment for Daryle Husman, 77 year old Buffalo resident who passed away early Monday morning, quietly at his home surrounded by his family will be held this coming summer. It was Daryle_s explicit wish that no formal funeral be held. Donations in his memory may be made to Heifer International in care of the Adams Funeral Home at 351 N. Adams in Buffalo, Wyoming 82834. Heifer International is an organization that provides impoverished families and communities all over the world with animals and education to improve their lives and achieve self sufficiency. Daryle Olen Husman was born on November 27, 1932 in Hardin, Montana to Albert and Hazel Turner Husman. He spent the first years of his life with his parents at the Boulder Dam construction site. When he was 8 years old he moved with his family to the Panama Canal Zone during the construction of the canal. Daryle returned with his family to Sheridan where he graduated from Sheridan High School in 1951. After high school he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corp and served during the Korean Conflict. After his military service he returned to Wyoming and attended both the University of Wyoming and the University of Colorado in Boulder. He was married
on May 27, 1961 in Sheridan to Earleen (Lee) Ingalls and they made their home in Sheridan where Daryle worked for Husman Brothers. In 1969, he took a job with Cedar Rapids Inc. and they moved to Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He spent his entire working life in engineering and construction. Daryle was promoted to International Sales Rep and traveled all over the world, including Argentina, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Libya and Korea, providing developing areas the equipment they needed to develop. Daryle retired in 1999 and in 2005 he and his wife moved to Buffalo, where they lived until the time of his death. Daryle is survived by his wife Earleen (Lee) Husman of Buffalo; two daughters, Dr. Jenefer Husman and Dr. Sarah Brem both of Fountain Hills, Arizona; one son Christopher Olen Husman of Buffalo; one brother John Husman and his wife Cheryl of Boise, Idaho and numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.
December 8, 2009
Kathleen Mary Marshall
Kathleen Mary Marshall, 69, of Sheridan, died Friday, Dec. 4, 2009, in Sheridan Memorial Hospital. Memorial services were 10:30 a.m. today at First Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Doug Melius officiating. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Mrs. Marshall was born Dec. 23, 1939, in Baltimore, Md., to Henry and Johanna Brodt. Her husband, Paul Warner Marshall, also of Baltimore, preceded her in death. Survivors include children Paul Warner Marshall Jr. of Shepherdstown, W. Va., Michael Joseph Marshall and Lisa Anne Milner of Sheridan, and Vicki Lynn McVey of Forest Hill, Md.; sisters Anne Murphy of Baltimore and Melinda Smith of Clearwater, Fla; and eight grandchildren. Memorials may benefit Compassion International, 12290 Voyager Parkway, Colorado Springs, CO 80921-3668.
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; greatgrandchildren, 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. Memorials may benefit the Sheridan Senior Center or the American Legion Boys State program.
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.
Marylou Naomi Weddle Stroud
Former Sheridan resident Marylou Naomi Weddle Stroud, 52, died Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009, in Brenham, Texas. Memorial service is 2 p.m. Dec. 12 at Cornerstone Church in Sheridan with Pastor Tony Forman officiating. Fellowship will follow the service. Arrangements are with Kane Funeral Home. Born Nov. 8, 1957, in Harvey, Ill., to Norman H. and Annamae (Monik) Weddle, she lived with her family in Sheridan for a time and graduated from Sheridan High School. She married
Dail Stroud on Nov. 8, 2007, in Brenham. Mrs. Stroud enjoyed socializing with friends and participating in card games. It was said her greatest joy was being a devoted mother, aunt and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her mother. Survivors include her father; her husband; three children, Norman, Danny and Cari; two brothers, James and Terry; a sister, Suzanne; three grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
