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William F. 'Bill' Bell
Sheridan native William F. "Bill" Bell, 73, of Galveston, Texas, died Aug. 31, 2006, at the University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston of cancer. A Vigil Service followed by a Rosary was 7 p.m. Sept. 1 in the Memorial Room of Broadway Funeral Home in Galveston. Mass of Christian Burial was 10:30 a.m. Sept. 2 at St. Peter The Apostle Catholic Church in Galveston with the Rev. William Bartniski as Celebrant. Entombment was in the Mausoleum of Calvary cemetery in Galveston. Mr. Bell was born March 4, 1933, in Sheridan to Fred and Eveline Bell. He was a 1951 graduate of Sheridan High School. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, serving during the Korean Conflict. He married
Bianca Chapa in Galveston in 1957. The family lived in Sheridan for a time after his marriage, and he worked for Turner and Bell Masonry. The family moved to Galveston in 1961, and Mr. Bell continued working as a mason and bricklayer until he retired. He enjoyed woodcarving, especially carving miniature and full-sized carousel horses. He enjoyed dancing and traveling. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Rita Bell Warner; and four brothers, David, Charles, Maron and Leonard. Survivors include his wife, of Galveston; two sons, Mike and Pat, both of Texas; a sister, Virginia Knight of Bridger, Mont.; and six grandchildren. Memorials may be made to St. Peter The Apostle Catholic Church Youth Ministry, 1804 69th St., Galveston, TX 77551 or to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 129, Texas City, TX 77592-0129.
Larry Haynes
Former Dayton resident Larry Haynes, 71, of Gillette, died Sunday, Sept. 10, at the Sheridan VA Medical Center of cancer. Funeral services are 2 p.m. today Stevenson-Wilson Funeral Home with the Rev. Dan Morgan, pastor of the High Plains Community Church, officiating. Mr. Haynes was born May 31, 1935, in Cheyenne to Charles and Nona (Probasco) Haynes. He grew up and was educated in Cheyenne. He entered the U.S. Army after graduating high school, and served in California. He married
Virginia Laca on Nov. 26, 1956, in Redmond, Calif. They moved to Cheyenne. In 1968, Mr. Haynes opened a wild game processing plant and taxidermy shop in Gillette. He moved the business to Dayton in 1984 and continued operating it until 1991. From 1977-90, he worked in Canadian hunting camps. He drove a school bus in Dayton until 1996, when he retired. After retiring, he traveled to North and South Carolina during the winters. He enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and camping in the Black Hills, Big Horn Mountains and Canada. He was a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association and competed in rifle-shooting. He was a Distinguished Expert with a pistol. Survivors include his wife; three sons, Brion of Manning, S.C., Bret of Pahrump, Nev., and Blake of Gillette; a daughter, Kim Evans of Gillette; two sisters, Jeanne Michelena of Buffalo and Sharon Kay Palmer of Casper; 12 grandchildren; and sevengreat-grandchildren. Memorials and condolences may be made in care of Stevenson-Wilson Funeral Home, 210 W. 5th Street, Gillette, WY 82716 or via the Internet at www.stevensonwilson.com.
Camryn Elizabeth Davidson
Camryn Elizabeth Davidson, infant daughter of Jeff and Julie Davidson of Dayton, died Saturday, Sept. 9, 2006, in Deaconess Medical Hospital in Billings. Cremation has taken place. Private graveside services will be Saturday in Dayton under direction of Kane Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Tongue River Child's Place, P.O. Box 232, Ranchester, WY 82839.
Camryn Elizabeth Davidson
Family-on graveside services Camryn Elizabeth Davidson, infant daughter of Jeff and Julie Davidson of Dayton, will be Saturday in Dayton. Arrangements are with Kane Funeral Home. Camryn died Sept. 9, 2006, in Deaconess Medical Hospital in Billings. She was born Aug. 30, 2006, in Billings. In addition to her parents, survivors include a twin brother, Tucker, and sisters Sydney and Maysa, all of Dayton; grandparents Diane Davidson and Ted and Donna Barten, all of Sheridan, and Vince and Kathy Davidson of Greeley, Colo.; and adopted grandparents Joe and Shirley Littrell of Huntley, Mont. Memorials may be made to the Tongue River Child's Place, P.O. Box 232, Ranchester, WY 82839.
Doris Marjorie Turk
Sheridan native Doris Marjorie Turk, 92, of Powell died Saturday, Sept. 9, in the Powell Hospital. Graveside services will be 1 p.m. Sept. 19 in Sheridan Municipal cemetery with the Rev. Don Derryberry officiating. Arrangements were with Thompson Funeral Home of Powell. Mrs. Turk was born Nov. 5, 1913, in Sheridan to James and Annie (Harte) Dawson. She was a 1931 graduate of Johnson County High School in Buffalo. She married
Berlyn Bo Turk on Aug. 31, 1932, in Helena, Mont. She was a bookkeeper for Montana Dakota Utilities and a member of the Order of Eastern Star, American Legion Auxiliary and the Methodist church. She enjoyed gardening and was a volunteer after she retired from MDU. She was preceded in death by her husband, in 1990; a daughter, Lois Loraine Turk; and a brother, Richard Dawson. Survivors include two sons, Thad H. of Albuquerque, N.M., and James E. of Powell; a sister, Mary Dudley of Portland, Ore.; seven grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
Wilmer Leo Emil `Joe' Sellenrick
Wilmer Leo Emil Joe Sellenrick, 94, of Grand Junction, Colo., died Sunday, Sept. 3, 2006, at Mesa Manor Care Center in Grand Junction after a long illness. He was father of Gary Sellenrick of Sheridan. A memorial service was 10 a.m. Sept. 6 at Lutheran Church and School of Messiah in Grand Junction with the Rev. Gary Buss officiating. Burial was in Grand Junction Memorial Gardens. Mr. Sellenrick was born Feb. 15, 1912, on a farm near Jansen, Neb., to George and Sophie (Hoppe) Sellenrick. He attended Cub Creek Country School and graduated from Fairbury High School in 1929. He farmed with his brother, Clarence, in the Fairbury, Neb., area for several years before moving west to work on the Union Pacific Railroad in the 1930s. He traveled with section gangs for several years before settling in Rawlins. He then worked as a brakeman and conductor on freight trains, traveling between Rawlins and Green River. After Dec. 7, 1941, he enlisted in the Navy for the duration of World War II. He served as a gunner's mate on the USS Arctic, a supply ship in the Pacific fleet. He married
Norma Slaven on Jan. 9, 1946, in Omaha, Neb. They moved to Rawlins where Mr. Sellenrick resumed work with the railroad. He served on the city council and water board at various times. The Sellenricks moved to Berthoud, Colo., in 1976 after he retired. They enjoyed gardening and church work. The couple moved to Grand Junction in 1986 to be closer to their daughter. Mr. Sellenrick was preceded in death by four brothers, Art, Herbert, Raymond and Clarence; and two sisters, Alma and Evelyn. Survivors include his wife, of Grand Junction; another son, Howard of Cheyenne; a daughter, Kathy of Grand Junction; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Lutheran Church and School of Messiah, 840 N. 11th St., Grand Junction, CO 81501, or Hospice and Palliative Care of the Grand Valley, 2754 Compass Dr., No. 377, Grand Junction, CO 81506.
Archie E. Long Jr.
Arvada native Archie E. Long Jr., 81, of Lodge Grass, Mont., died Aug 25, 2006. Cremation has taken place in the Bullis Eastern Montana Crematory. Private disposition of cremains is planned. Mr. Long was born April 3, 1925, in Arvada. Following his education, he worked on ranches throughout the area until purchasing his ranch on the Owl Creek-Sioux Pass road southeast of Lodge Grass in the late 1970s. He married
Helen McKenzie on Sept, 19, 1945, in Hardin, Mont. She died in 2000. Survivors include a son, Floyd Long of Lodge Grass; and a daughter, Glenda Batkavich of Washington.
Euvon (Moore) Snider
Euvon (Moore) Snider, 96, of Sheridan died Saturday, Sept. 9, 2006, in Sheridan Manor. Inurnment of cremains will be in Upton at a later date. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Mrs. Snider was born Dec, 16, 1909, in Marsland, Neb., to Frank and Effie (Richey) Moore. She grew up on a ranch near Buffalo, S.D., and moved to a ranch near Leiter when she was 16. She married
J.W. Pete Snider on Oct. 20, 1926, in Hardin, Mont. The couple moved to the Snider ranch west of Clearmont. They later ranched on Newman Divide west of Sundance until 1951, when they sold the ranch to their son. They moved to Upton and, in 1977, to Mesa, Ariz. Mrs. Snider was a ranch cook, ranch hand and mother. She cooked at the Western Cafe and operated a trailer park in Upton. She was the main builder of the ranch home at Sundance. She was a member of the Methodist Church, the Rebekah Lodge in Upton and a lifetime member of the Rebekah Lodge in Mesa. She enjoyed cooking. She was preceded in death by her husband, in 1995, and by six sisters and one brother. Survivors include a son, Richard of Sheridan; a daughter, Dorothy Chapman of Sheridan; a sister, Esther Bracht of Michigan; five grandchildren; and many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Sheridan Senior Citizens Center, 211 Smith St., Sheridan, WY 82801.
Martha Anne Peterson
Martha Anne Peterson, 40, of Sheridan died Tuesday, Sept. 5, 2006, at her residence. A memorial service will be at a later date. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Mrs. Peterson was born Nov. 6, 1965, in Denver to Colin Theodore and Diane (Carnine) Peterson. She grew up and attended schools in Denver and was a 1984 graduate of South High School there. She was active in music, cross-country running and was editor of the school yearbook. She attended Colorado State University. She worked in managerial positions in retail clothing for many years in Colorado and Georgia before moving to Sheridan in 2003. She was an operations assistant at Sheridan College. She enjoyed skiing, reading, playing tennis and the piano, traveling and spending time with her family. She was a past member of the Daughters of the American Revolution. Survivors include her parents, of Sheridan; three sisters, Amy Giertz of Denver, Heidi Heuerman of Sheridan and Inga Beehler of Redmond, Wash. Memorials may be made to Sheridan College or to the Sheridan Dog & Cat Shelter, 84 East Ridge Road, Sheridan, WY 82801.
Richard D. Sinclair
Private graveside services Richard D. Sinclair, 76, of Sheridan were 9 a.m. Saturday in Sheridan Municipal cemetery under direction of Kane Funeral Home. Mr. Sinclair died Monday, Sept. 4, 2006, in Sheridan Memorial Hospital. He was born May 14, 1930, in Lincoln, Neb., to Fern E. (Carson) and Howard B. Sinclair. He grew up and attended schools in Lincoln and was a 1950 graduate of the University of Nebraska. He worked in the newspaper business in sales and advertising for 30 years. He retired in 1992. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and photography and had been a member of the National Rifle Association since 1976. Survivors include a sister, Mary Helen Copple of Lincoln.
Kenneth W. Burgess
Memorial services with military honors for Kenneth W. Burgess, 52, of Sheridan will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at Kane Funeral Home. Mr. Burgess died Friday, Sept. 8, 2006, in the Sheridan VA Medical Center. He was born Sept. 16, 1953, in Sheridan to William Bill and Virginia (Leis) Burgess. He was a 1973 graduate of Sheridan High School and attended Sheridan College. He joined the Navy in March 1974. He was honorably discharged in 1994. He married
Roberta Galve on Feb. 11, 1978, in San Diego. He enjoyed fishing and was a member of the Eagles and the American Legion. He was preceded in death by his father and siblings Robert and Penny. Survivors include his wife, of Sheridan; three sons, James Haskell and Kenny Burgess Jr., both of Sheridan, and Joey Haskell of Virginia Beach, Va.; his mother, of Sheridan; two brothers, Scott and Jim, both of Wyoming; two sisters, Mary Hackworth of California and Linda Hildebrandt of Iowa; and two granddaughters. Memorials may be made to the Whedon Cancer Foundation in care of Tara Keep, First Federal Savings Bank, P.O. Box 6007, Sheridan, WY 82801.
Calvin Garhart Werre
Former Sheridan resident Calvin Garhart Werre, 94, of Sundance died Thursday, Sept. 7, 2006 in the Crook County Memorial Nursing Home in Sundance. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday in the Fidler-Roberts & Isburg Funeral Chapel in Sundance with the Rev. Gordon Higgins officiating. Burial will be in Green Mountain cemetery in Sundance. Mr. Werre was born Aug. 11, 1912, in Maple Creek, Sakatchewan, Canada, to Jacob and Amelia Werre. The family later moved to Highmore, S.D. Mr. Werre worked as a ranch hand. He moved to Wyoming in 1934. He married
Pauline Selig on Oct. 16, 1937, in Monarch. They lived in Kirby, Mont., where he was a foreman for the Heigis Lumber Mill, and later ranched at Lodge Grass, Mont., before moving to Sheridan County. In 1955 they bought the Ray Wood Ranch in Crook County, where he worked until 1977 when he retired. He was a past county committeeman. He enjoyed raising and breaking his own horses, dancing, playing cards and attending family get-togethers. He was a member of the Eagles 2711 and the American Quarter Horse Association. He was preceded in death by a son Delmar; two sisters, Lillyan Price and Bernice Carlson; and a brother, Arthur. Survivors include his wife, of Sundance; two daughters, Marselle Saul of Lingle and Carole Kellem of Belle Fourche, S.D.; a sister, Evelyn Bawdon of Highmore; two grandsons; two great-grandaughters; and two step-great-grandaughters. Donations may be made to a memorial established for the Crook County Memorial Nursing Home.
Archie Thomas Eckenrode
Archie Thomas Eckenrode, 90, of Hazen, died Thursday, Sept. 7, 2006, at his residence. He was father of Linda Clemens of Sheridan. Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday at Salem United Methodist Church in Hazen with the Rev. Steve Behrens officiating. Burial will be in the Hazen City cemetery under direction of Seibel Funeral Home of Hazen. Visitation will be 3-7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Mr. Eckenrode was born Jan. 28, 1916, in Hensler, N.D., to Jacob and Lora (Gregory) Eckenrode. He grew up on the family farm in Fort Clark, N.D., and attended schools in Fort Clark and Jamestown, N.D. He married
Louise Bieber on May 23, 1947, in St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Center, N.D. He worked for Mike Thiel Construction for 17 years. He joined West River Telephone in 1962 and was a lineman until an accident in 1965. He was a member of Salem United Methodist Church. He was an avid fisherman, a Minnesota Twins and Minnesota Vikings fan and enjoyed playing cards and games, including bingo, and an occasional trip to the casino. He was preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters. Other survivors include his wife; three other daughters, Shirley Eckenrode of Bismarck, N.D., and Irene Beckman and Sheila Milbradt, both of Hazen; two sons, Jake of Phoenix and David of Bismarck; and nine grandchildren.
Kenneth W. Burgess
Kenneth W. Burgess, 52, of Sheridan died Friday, Sept. 8, 2006, at the Sheridan VA Medical Center. Arrangements are with Kane Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the Whedon Cancer Foundation in care of Tara Keep, First Federal Savings Bank, P.O. Box 6007, Sheridan, WY 82801.
Wanda L. DesJarlais
Mass of Christian Burial for Wanda L. DesJarlais, 85, of Sheridan will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Holy Name Catholic Church with her nephew, the Rev. Ron Stolcis, officiating. Burial will be in Mount Hope cemetery in Big Horn under direction of Kane Funeral Home. Rosary will be recited at 7 p.m. today at the funeral home. Mrs. DesJarlais died Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2006, in Westview Health Care Center. She was born March 23, 1921, in Thoeny, Mont., to Abdul and Fatima Allie. She was a 1941 graduate of Glasgow (Mont.) High School. She married
Eugene Mike DesJarlais on June 14, 1957, in Spokane, Wash. He died Feb. 15. Mrs. DesJarlais was a computer operator for PIE Trucking in Spokane and an employee of Western Union in Billings. She was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church. She enjoyed traveling. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by four sisters, Naphie Adams, Mona Rist, Betty Stacey and Gladys McCauley; and four brothers, Hammond, Ted, Sam and Alex Allie. Survivors include a sister, Selma Anne Sotherland of Connecticut. Memorials may be made to Holy Name School in care of Tara Keep, First Federal Savings Bank, P.O. Box 6007, Sheridan, WY 82801.
Richard D. Sinclair
Private family graveside services for Richard D. Sinclair, 76, of Sheridan will be 9 a.m. Saturday in Sheridan Municipal cemetery under direction of Kane Funeral Home. Mr. Sinclair died Monday, Sept. 4, 2006, in Sheridan Memorial Hospital. He was born May 14, 1930, in Lincoln, Neb., to Fern E. (Carson) and Howard B. Sinclair. He worked in the newspaper industry in sales and advertising for 30 years, until 1992, when he retired. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and photography and had been a member of the National Rifle Association since 1976. Survivors include a sister, Mary Helen of Lincoln, Neb.
