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Jeryl A. Bomstad
Jeryl A. Bomstad, 68, of Sheridan died Tuesday, March 2, 2010, at Sheridan VA Medical Center. Graveside service is 11 a.m. Wednesday in Yellowstone County Veterans cemetery, Laurel, Mont., with military rites by the Laurel Veterans of Foreign Wars and Billings Navy Reserve Unit. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.
Jane Devoe
Jane Devoe, 63, of Buffalo died Saturday, March 6, 2010, at Johnson County Healthcare Center in Buffalo. Funeral services are 10 a.m. Saturday at Adams Funeral Home Chapel in Buffalo with the Rev. Tom Saur officiating. Private burial will follow. Memorials may benefit St. Francis Animal Shelter c/o Adams Funeral Home, 351 N. Adams Ave., Buffalo WY 82834.
Donald Mowry Lobdell
Donald Mowry Lobdell, 97, of Sheridan, died Thursday, March 4, 2010, at Westview Health Care Center. Memorial service is 10 a.m. Thursday at Kane Funeral Home with Pastor John Meyer of St. Peter's Episcopal Church officiating. Military honors will follow. Private burial will be at a later date at Wyoming Memorial Gardens cemetery in Casper. Born Dec. 17, 1912, in Casper to Donald and Sylvia (Ricker) Lobdell, after graduation from Natrona County High School he married
June (Smith) Hodgson, then joined the United States Marine Corps, spending two years in the South Pacific. From 1951-1953 he owned and operated Blue Bird Laundry. He moved to California in 1953 and owned numerous businesses including a bakery, horse stable, liquor store, chemical toilet business and a car wash. He owned a mobile home business from 1972 until retirement in 1974. During his life he traveled to Hong Kong, Europe, New Zealand, took numerous cruises and spent three months in Story before moving to Pinehurst, N.C., where he enjoyed playing golf. He moved to Sheridan in 1994 to be with his daughter. He enjoyed golf, skiing, ski patrol, traveling and was a private pilot. He was a former member of the Masons, the Shriners, the Elks, Eve's Casper Country Club and National Ski Patrol. He was preceded in death by his wife. Survivors include daughter Donna Kuehne of Sheridan; one granddaughter; and two great-grandchildren. Memorials may benefit the Alzheimer's Association, Wyoming Chapter, 400 E. First St., Casper WY 82601 or the Sheridan Senior Citizen's Center, 211 Smith St., Sheridan WY 82801.
Milford A. ‘Bud’ Stafford
Milford A. “Bud” Stafford, 80, died Monday, Feb. 22, 2010, at his Buffalo residence. Private services are planned. Memorials may benefit the Susie Bowling Lawrence Hospice in c/o Adams Funeral Home, 351 N. Adams Ave., Buffalo WY 82834.
ROBERT GOODMAN
OCTOBER 11, 1928 – FEBRUARY 28, 2010
Robert Goodman, 81, of Sheridan, passed away Sunday, February 28, 2010, in Mesa, Arizona. Robert was born October 11, 1928, in Billings, Montana, to Adam and Anna (Kukes) Goodman. When Robert was nine, the family moved to Big Horn, Wyoming, where he attended school. In 1949, Adam and Anna purchased the Pony Track Ranch on Lower Prairie Dog Road and the family moved there. Robert lived and worked on the ranch until 1958. On September 23, 1950, Robert married
Norma Louise Neff. They would have celebrated their 60 th wedding anniversary in September. Robert and Norma had four children. In 1959, Robert and Norma purchased the Skelly Gas Station on North Main Street. They operated the gas station until 1972 when they sold it to Robert’s brother Louis. Robert and Norma then purchased the Mobile Home Estates Park and operated it until 1994. He also owned and operated Bob’s Mobile Wash. Robert was also a fuel hauler for Maverick Country Stores for 10 years. Robert retired in 2002, and he and Norma began traveling. They had spent the last eight winters in Arizona. Robert enjoyed snowmobiling in the Big Horns – he was the first president of the Big Horn Mountain Snomads – and water skiing at Lake DeSmet. He enjoyed time with his family. He was a member of the Sheridan Elk’s Lodge. He is survived by his wife and four children – Jim, Denver, Colorado; Russell, Sheridan; Ruth Grevesen (Steve), Greeley, Colorado; and Cindy Pilch (Tom), Sheridan. Also five grandchildren – Richelle Grevesen O’Neil, Plano, Texas; Matt Goodman, Forest Grove, Oregon; Kristina Goodman, Sheridan; Emily Pilch, Billings, Montana; and Hilary Pilch, Laramie. And a great granddaughter, Aubrey Swan, Sheridan. He is also survived by one sister, Sadie Robertson, Sheridan, and several nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his parents, five brothers – George, Louis, Howard, Virgil, and Kenneth, one sister – Virginia Bury, and one grandson – Jason Obert. Cremation has taken place. A celebration of life is planned at a later date. Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice.
Sunshine Sue Stephenson Clifford
Sunshine Sue Stephenson Clifford, 101, of Sheridan died Tuesday, March 2, 2010, in Sheridan Manor. Graveside memorial service is 11 a.m. Monday in the Elks section of Sheridan Municipal cemetery with the Rev. Kevin Jones officiating. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Born March 13, 1908, in Mangum, Okla., to Dudley Gid and Lily Ann (Lock) Stephenson, she moved a few years later to Wichita Falls, Texas, where she attended school through the eighth grade, then high school in San Antonio and Amarillo, Texas. She married
William J. Clifford on Nov. 19, 1927, in Dallas. They moved to Sheridan in the early 1930s. Mrs. Clifford worked as a hostess for the Golden Steer Restaurant from 1963 to 1976. She was a charter member of Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Does in Sheridan and served as Sheridan County chairwoman of March of Dimes and Easter Seals for many years. A creative cook and seamstress, she enjoyed creating panoramic Easter eggs, which she sold locally. She also enjoyed playing bridge with friends, hand-quilting bed covers, and traveling the country and abroad. Survivors include one daughter, Kay McKim, and two great-grandchildren. Memorials may benefit Sheridan Dog & Cat Shelter, 84 East Ridge Road, Sheridan, WY 82801 or Welsh Terrier Cares, Lyn Hollis, 164 N. Forrest Ave., Camden, TN 38320-1217.
[Survivors of Sunshine Sue Stephenson Clifford include two grandchildren. The number of grandchildren was not listed in the obituary.]
Joseph Lee Bogart
Sheridan native Joseph Lee Bogart, 30, died Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010, in Hillsboro, Ore., of heart disease, according to family. Memorial service and celebration of life were Feb. 28 in Hillsboro. Born in Sheridan to Richard W. Bogart and Debra O’Donald Bogart, he was an Oregon resident for the past 16 years. His employment included jobs as a painter, salesman, videographer, artist and Web page designer. He enjoyed drawing and painting, cooking, family fishing trips, Cub Scout outings with his children, and time spent with family and friends. He was preceded in death by stepsister, Yvonne Rene VanKirk. Survivors include his wife, Heather; four children, Alyah, Austin, Jade and Aaron; a brother, David Bogart of Oregon; a stepsister, Kim Flood; and a stepbrother, Jerry VanKirk.
BEVERLY JOYCE (WADDELL) WHITE
OCTOBER 11, 1928 – MARCH 1, 2010
Beverly Joyce (Waddell) White died quietly Mar. 1, 2010, at Community Home Health and Hospice, Longview, Wash. Born Oct. 11, 1928 in Sheridan, Wyo., Beverly was a devoted wife and mother, who faced life and its many challenges with strength and dignity. Beverly was the daughter of John Jackson Waddell and Alice Corinne (Tift) Waddell. She was raised in and around Sheridan, leaving in September 1950 to marry David Keith White who was in the Army in Hopkinsville, KY. Over the years, Beverly and her growing family moved to military postings at Camp Cambell, KY. and Fort Bragg, N.C., before returning to Sheridan for a time. The family later lived at Fort Leonard Wood, MO., Longview, WA. and White Sands Missile Range (WSMR), NM. David retired from the Army while in New Mexico and he and Beverly bought a small farm on the outskirts of Las Cruces. Working hard and teaching themselves along the way, they built their home, including logging the poles for the roof beams, and laying thousands of adobe bricks. Over the years, Beverly held a variety of jobs from nursing at retirement homes and hospitals, to pumping gas at the base service station at WSMR. While living in Las Cruces, she was a Tax Assessor for the Elephant Butte Irrigation District (EBID). She worked with most of the area farmers who knew her by the nickname ‘Charlie’. An accomplished horsewoman, she rode both western and English, riding for pleasure and competition. Following the death of her beloved husband David, Beverly moved back to Longview to be near family. One constant element through the years was Beverly’s love of art in nearly any form. Art was deeply ingrained in Beverly’s soul. In her earlier years she would take art classes whenever possible. In later life, she took classes through the New Mexico State University and at senior citizen centers and libraries. Her artistic interests included sketching and painting pastoral scenes, people in everyday activities and still lifes. A talented sculptor, she completed many busts and figures of people and animals, earning many awards. Attracted by the vibrant colors and textures, Beverly took weaving classes and built two looms, which she used to create intricate table runners, hangings and shawls. When asked once of what she most proud, she said simply “her children.” Beverly was preceded her in death by her daughter Kelly, and is survived by her other children: Patrice Michele Geiselhart of Wheatland, Okla., Donna Kathleen Orr of Longview, Wash., David Kent White of Hooks, Texas, and Joy Dean Samsel of Pensacola, Fla. She is also survived by nine grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren. Beverly wished for no funeral services and her ashes will be buried next to husband David and daughter Kelly in Sheridan. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be sent to the Community Home Health and Hospice, PO Box 2067, Longview, Wash. 98632.
Janice Kay Culver
Janice Kay Culver, 67, of Sheridan died Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010, at her residence. A private service will be later. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Born Nov. 26, 1942, in Pilger, Neb., to Niels and Margaret (Peters) Sorensen, she traveled the country in her childhood due to her father's employment. She married
Bob Culver in 1966, and they moved to Lander for two years before settling in Sheridan. A homemaker, waitress, and caregiver, she earned an associate degree at Sheridan College. She enjoyed cooking and spending time with her family. Survivors include her husband; her father; two sons, William of Brighton, Colo., and James of Sheridan; two daughters, Jennifer Hobson of Auburn, Wash., and Mary Maddux of Pottsboro, Texas; two sisters, Judy Pflugrad of St. George, Utah, and Margaret Snurr of Broken Bow, Neb.; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
MARY ELIZABETH (BETTE) BERRY
JULY 6, 1919 - MARCH 2, 2010
On March 2, 2010, Mom and God agreed that it was time for her to have the peace she has wanted for several years and she joined two of the people she loved and missed the most; Dad and our sister Lin. Mom was born in Casper, Wyoming on July 6, 1919, to Josephine Doran Gerber and Charlie Gerber. Charlie left the family when Mom was 2 and Grandma married
Cecil Lucas on September 12, 1923. Her brother John was born while the family was tending sheep and living in a sheep wagon. Mom spoke often of being so happy to have a baby brother to play with; Mom and Uncle Pete (a nickname that Mom gave him that stuck) remained close until his death. Mom graduated from Campbell County High School and started teaching in rural one-room schools when she was 17. It was a lonely time for her but she stuck it out and had several adventures trying to get to and from the school from the ranch houses where she boarded. Much later in life, she returned to her teaching career and taught at Wyola Elementary School for 3 years, driving the 100 mile round trip every day. Mom loved to teach, whether it was in school or with her grandchildren or great grandchildren and remained a teacher her entire life. She met and fell in love with Leonard Harris and they married
in August of 1940. Our sister Lin was born before Leonard joined the army; he was killed in action on Mindanao in 1945. After the war Mom was courted by our father, Jim Berry, and they were married
on July 1, 1946 in Gillette, Wyoming. Mike, Dan and John (or the three "Berry Boys" as we are proud to be called) followed and were raised in Sheridan and Clearmont before settling in Big Horn. Mom was always active in the community, especially the Big Horn Woman's Club, where she was famous for her pies. No dinner at the club was complete without a Bette Berry pie. She was also very involved in the establishment of the Big Horn City Historical Society and worked hard to maintain its' growing success. One of the hardest parts about leaving the home that she and Dad built was moving away from Big Horn and all her friends. Mom is survived by her three sons and their families: Mike and his wife Sandy, their children Andre and Gaston Barajas, Scott and Tom Berry; Dan and his wife Kay and children Courtney and Lucas and John, his wife Janet and children David, Emily and Adam. We lost our sister Lin Luedtke in 2007; her children are Susan O'Shea, husband Kevin, and Bryan Luedtke, wife Shawnee. Bette was preceded in death by her parents, husbands Leonard Harris and James P. Berry, daughter Lin Luedtke and brother John Lucas. We want to extend our thanks and gratitude to the staff at Sugarland Ridge for taking such good care of Mom for the past two years and to the nurses, CNA's and all of the others at Sheridan Memorial Hospital for the care and concern given her these past days. Special thanks to Dr. Adler for having helped Mom in the long term and to Dr. Susan Roberts for your compassion and caring during the short time you took care of her. You are all very special people and you made Mom's journey and our loss a peaceful, natural transition. Memorials can be made to the Big Horn City Historical Society or the Big Horn Woman's Club. Mom requested that no services be held, but as we tended to do growing up, we're going to fudge a bit and have a gathering at a later date when the weather is warm and the flowers are out.
Lavon Cox
Former Sheridan resident Lavon Cox, 82, died Saturday, Feb. 27, 2010, at Pioneer Manor Nursing Home in Gillette of natural causes. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be later. Memorials and condolences may be sent in care of Gillette Memorial Chapel, 210 W. Fifth St., Gillette, WY 82716 or via the Internet at www.gillettememorialchapel.com.
Doris Gove
Doris Gove, 88, of Buffalo died Monday, March 1, 2010, at Johnson County Healthcare Center. Graveside funeral service is 2 p.m. Friday in Willow Grove cemetery with the Rev. Tom Saur officiating. Memorials may benefit the Susan G. Koman Foundation c/o Adams Funeral Home, 351 N. Adams Ave., Buffalo, WY 82834.
Nikki Spencer
Nikki Spencer, 48, of Buffalo died Monday, March 1, 2010, at her residence. Funeral service is 2 p.m. Saturday at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses with Ray Cox officiating. Private burial is planned. Donations to defray funeral expenses may be made c/o Adams Funeral Home, 351 N. Adams Ave., Buffalo, WY 82834.
Edgar Erwin Nelsen
Edgar Erwin Nelsen, 88, of Sheridan died Monday, March 1, 2010, at Sheridan VA Medical Center. Arrangements are pending with Kane Funeral Home. Born Feb. 23, 1922, in Sidney, Neb., to Edgar and Alice Nelsen, he served in the United States Navy during World War II. He was a member of Carpenters Local 483 in San Francisco, the National Rifle Association, and the San Francisco Police Reserve. Mr. Nelsen was known as an accomplished wood craftsman and pistol shot and enjoyed Western history and riding motorcycles. With his sons, he built two homes and a garage. He was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Deanna; a brother; a sister; and eight half siblings. Survivors include two sons, Jerry Nelsen of Ranchester and Dave Nelsen of Sheridan; one daughter, Theresa Meinhardt of Great Falls, Mont.; and a sister, Lou Ella Ross of Cheyenne.
Joseph Runestad
Former Sheridan resident Joseph Runestad, 77, died Monday, March 1, 2010, at the Veterans Home of Wyoming in Buffalo. Funeral services are 2 p.m. Friday at Mortimore Funeral Chapel in Thermopolis with Cal Voigt officiating. Burial will follow at Monument Hill cemetery. Born in 1933 on the family farm in Bowman County, N.D., to John H. and Olga (Vestfos) Runestad, he moved with his family to Thermopolis, where he graduated from high school. He joined the U.S. Army in 1952 and served in the Korean War. After discharge, he worked as a farm hand and carpenter in Thermopolis and Roundup, Mont. He lived in Sheridan before retiring to the Veterans Home several years ago. A Lutheran and member of Veterans of Foreign Wars, he enjoyed reading, writing and studying the Bible. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Oscar, Henry and Theodore; and a sister, Ruth Shaffer. Survivors include one brother, John Runestad of Roundup; four sisters, Mabel Bergstrazer of Little Falls, Minn., Ella Hafner of Ludlow, S.D., Olga Harvey of Thermopolis, and Lillian Andreen of Casper; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorials may benefit Missionary Aviation Fellowship, Naples, ID 83847.
EUNICE ELAINE EICHSTADT
OCTOBER 1, 1921 - FEBRUARY 28, 2010
Eunice Elaine Eichstadt, 88, of Billings passed away at her home on February 28, 2010. Eunice was born October 1, 1921 to Johann and Freta Geist Kraft in Otter, Montana. She married
Ferd Synhorst in 1943. After his death she later married
Willis Eichstadt and they later divorced. Eunice is survived by two sisters Rose Anderson and Mary Paxton Holloway, four sisters in law, Irene, Leona, Mary and Margie, and many other family members. She is preceded in death by her parents, ten brothers and one sister. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 3, 2010 at Our Savior Evangelical Lutheran Church located at, 1603 St. Andrews Drive. Interment will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 4, at the Sheridan Municipal cemetery, Sheridan, Wyoming. Memorial donations can be sent to Riverstone Health Hospice, P.O. Box 35033 Billings, MT 59107. Smith Downtown Chapels is in charge of arrangements.
LYDIA PAREDEZ ZICKEFOOSE
JULY 6, 1954 - FEBRUARY 25, 2010
Lydia Paredez Zickefoose, 55, of Katy, Texas went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, February 25, 2010. Lydia "Lala" Zickefoose was born on July 6, 1954 in Greybull, Wyoming to Antonio and Mary Paredez. Lydia grew up in Sheridan, Wyoming, got married
in Billings, Montana where she accepted Christ at the Spanish Assembly of God and worked over 10 years for GMAC. In 1991, Lydia and her family started a new adventure in Clearwater, FL where she enjoyed walking on the beach and being out of the snow. Lydia moved to Katy in 2001 to be close to her Mom and sister, Mary Ann. She attended Second Baptist Church. Lydia is survived by her devoted husband of 36 years, Robert Zickefoose of Katy, her children Amy (Steven) of Clearwater and Brett (Lynette) of Katy, her mother, Mary Chavez of Sheridan, her brothers Tony Paredez of Cody, WY and Michael Chavez of Sheridan, and sisters Kristine Adams and Lisa Hansen of Sheridan and Mary Ann Clark of Katy and numerous aunts, uncles, nephews and nieces. The joy of Lydia's life in recent years was her 3 grandchildren, Mason and Shea Schreiber and Danyka Zickefoose. Lydia loved laughing with family and friends and playing cards. She kept in close contact with all her family members. We will miss her so very much. She was strong in her faith and love of Christ, prayed over her family daily, and her hope was that her children and grandchildren will grow closer to Him. A memorial service will be held at the Bethesda Worship Center in Sheridan, WY on March 6, 2010 at 1pm. All those who knew her are invited to remember how she touched our lives.
