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Christopher Eason
Funeral services for Christopher Eason, age 24, of Gillette, Wyoming will be 10:00 a.m., Monday, September 20, 2004, at the Stevenson-Wilson Funeral Home Chapel in Gillette, Wyoming with Pastor David Grace of the Emanuel Baptist Church officiating. Interment will follow at the Mount Pisgah cemetery in Gillette. Visitation will be from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m., Sunday, September 19, 2004, at the Stevenson-Wilson Funeral Home Chapel in Gillette.
Christopher died September 14, 2004, from injuries sustained in an ATV accident.
Mr. Eason was born November 25, 1979, the son of Carey and Candace (Schomer) Eason in Gillette, Wyoming. Christopher attended school in Campbell County, graduating from the Campbell County High School in 1998. Christopher Eason was employed with Jacob’s Ranch Mine for about four years.
Christopher enjoyed the outdoors and being around family and friends. Whenever Christopher walked into a room, laughter and happiness surrounded him. Chris was well liked by his co-workers and everyone who came into contact with him.
Mr. Eason is survived by his parents: Carey and Candace Eason; two brothers: Joe (Karla) Eason; Shawn Eason; two nephews: Devan and Jacob Eason; his niece, Megan Eason, all of Gillette, Wyoming; two grandmothers: Shirley Schomer of Gillette, Wyoming; Dorothy Eason of Roseburg, Oregon; and many wonderful aunts, uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by both of his grandfathers, an aunt, an uncle, and one sister.
Condolences may be sent in care of Stevenson-Wilson Funeral Home, 210 W. 5th Street, Gillette, Wyoming 82716
Jeremie Mehaffy
Funeral services for Jeremie Mehaffy will be held 10:00 a.m., Monday, May 15, 2006 at the Stevenson-Wilson Funeral Home Chapel, Gillette, Wyoming with Pastor Marty Crump officiating. Visitation will be held from 3:00-7:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 14, 2006 at funeral home.
Mr. Mehaffy, age 31, of Gillette, Wyoming died in an auto accident on Wednesday, May 10, 2006.
Jeremie Brian Mehaffy was born on November 25, 1974 in Marshalltown, Iowa the son of Russell and Cindy Mehaffy. Jeremie moved to Gillette with his mom in the mid 1980’s, where he has lived ever since. Jeremie attended Twin Spruce Junior High, Campbell County High School, and 1 semester at Moorcroft High School where he was a 1993 graduate. Upon his graduation Jeremie married
Amanda Williams in Gillette, the couple had two children: Darian Jade Mehaffy and Dylan Brian Glenn Mehaffy. The couple later divorced. Jeremie worked as a sectionman for Burlington Northern Railroad before beginning to work in the oil field’s around Campbell County. On June 6, 2003 Jeremie married
Katie Jo Hanson in Las Vegas, Nevada. Jeremie was working at Cyclone Drilling at the time of his death.
He enjoyed basketball, playing as well as watching especially his favorite team the Lakers, camping and paintball. Jeremie loved to sing and would always be singing some song. He was an excellent father and he did anything and everything for his kids.
Jeremie is survived by his wife, Katie Jo; daughter, Darian; son, Dylan; father, Russell Mehaffy and his wife Shelly of Weslaco, Texas; mother, Cindy Archuleta and her husband Candido of Raton, New Mexico; 5 sisters: Brandy Mutsaers of Holland, Samantha Mehaffy, Candida Cheadle, Cynthia Harrison, and Patty Romero;1 brother, Joseph Archuleta; and many loyal friends.
Memorials and condolences may be sent in Jeremie’s name to Stevenson-Wilson Funeral Home, 210 W. 5th Street, Gillette, Wyoming 82716
Jerald "Jerry" Gibson
Funeral services for Jerry Gibson will be at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, December 17, 2004 at the Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints Church in Gillette, Wyoming with Bishop Chris Jackson officiating. Burial will follow at Gillette’s Mt. Pisgah cemetery. Military Honors will be provided by the American Legion Post # 42. Visitation will be held from 3-8 p.m. on Thursday, December 16, 2004 at the Stevenson-Wilson Funeral Home Chapel and one hour prior to the funeral service at the church.
Mr. Gibson died on Sunday, December 12, 2004 at the Campbell County Memorial Hospital in Gillette, Wyoming of cancer.
Jerald Wayne Gibson was born August 9, 1943, the son of William Charles and Helen Gibson in Trinidad, Colorado. Attending school in San Diego, California, Jerry graduated from Lakeside High School in 1961. Upon his graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps as a trooper, spending time in Okinawa. In 1964, he was honorably discharged. Jerry had various jobs in the western United States including being a tour guide, working at a casino and being a bartender. In 1968, Jerry married
Johnnie Lue Ellis in Hawthorne, Nevada. Two children were born of this union and the couple later divorced. In 1979, Jerry and his family moved to Wright, Wyoming. He was employed with Black Thunder (Arch Coal) as a heavy equipment operator for twenty-five years. In 1990, Jerry moved to Gillette, Wyoming where he resided until the time of his death.
Mr. Gibson enjoyed cars including driving, trading, buying and going to car shows. Jerry also liked to go fishing and shoot pool with his friends. He was a member of the VFW and the Corvette Club, here in Gillette.
Jerry is survived by his daughter, Wendy (John) Leota of Charlotte, North Carolina; his brother, Donald (Elva) Gibson of San Diego, California; two foster brothers: Richard Hansen and George Hansen both of San Diego, California; a foster sister, Linda Lahmann of San Diego, California; seven grandchildren: Calvin, Leisha, Whitney, Sydney, Kennedy, Sariah, and William; and several aunts uncles nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his foster parents: George and Kathryn Hansen; and his son William Charles Gibson in 1989.
In Lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established in Jerry’s name to benefit cancer research and/or Hospice of Campbell County Memorial Hospital. Condolences and/or donations may be sent in care of Stevenson-Wilson Funeral Home, 210 W. 5th Street, Gillette, Wyoming 82716
Bob Force
R.H. “Bob” Force stepped into eternity December 9, 2005, surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 14 at 10:00 a.m. at the First Assembly of God Family Life Center in Gillette with Reverend Orvil Holden officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Pisgah cemetery. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, December 13, 2005 from 3-7 at the Stevenson – Wilson Funeral Home Chapel.
Bob was born on February 3, 1924 in Gillette, Wyoming, to Frank Marshal Force and Orda Mary (Williams) Force. He attended and graduated from Campbell County High School in 1943. In 1947, he married
Nellie Caroline Murray in Newcastle and together they made their home on the ranch west of Gillette for 43 years. They had three children, Russell J. Force, Nicki Haivala, and Faye Mackey all of Gillette. He was a life long Campbell County rancher and attended the Western School of Auctioneering, graduating on December 21, 1961. Returning to the ranch he applied his new trade of auctioneering while ranching and continuing to buy livestock as an order buyer for feed lots back east. He was a lifetime member of First Assembly of God Family Life Center in Gillette. Retiring from the ranching business in 1990 he enjoyed spending his winters in Phoenix and summering in Gillette. His wife Nellie passed away on November 24, 1990. On September 21, 1991 he married
Dorothy Cain of Phoenix. He was very active up to his death in Gideon’s International; passing out Bibles, visiting the jails, and placing Bibles in local motels. He was also a member of North Freeway Assembly of God Church in Phoenix.
Force Road in Campbell County was named after the Force Ranch west of Gillette homesteaded in 1906. Bob lived on the ranch from his childhood until his death.
He is survived in death by his wife Dorothy, one son Russell J. Force, Sr., two daughters: Nicki Haivala and Faye Mackey, all of Gillette and one step-daughter, Rhonda Jensen of Phoenix; 7 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren; three brothers: Jim Force of Longmont CO., Dave Force of Cheyenne, and Don Force of Laramie; two sisters Louise Robb of Denver, CO., and Doris Sherman of Cheyenne.
He was preceded in death by his first wife Nellie, his parents, one brother Frank Marshal Force, one sister Lois Cruson, and infant twin Mackey grand-daughters.
A memorial has been established to Gideon’s International or The Hospice of Campbell County Memorial Hospital. Memorials and correspondence can be sent in Bob’s name in care of the Stevenson Wilson Funeral Home, 210 W. 5th St. Gillette, WY 82716
Martha Lee Jean Brown
Memorial service for Martha Lee Jean Brown will be at11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 6, 2004, at the Stevenson-Wilson Funeral Home Chapel in Gillette, Wyoming with Pastor Marty Crump of the Family Life Church officiating.
Martha Lee Jean Brown, age 78, of Gillette, Wyoming, died November 3, 2004 at her home in Gillette, Wyoming of natural causes.
Martha Lee Jean Brown was born September 3, 1926, the daughter of Estle T. and Lula Mae (Hill) Bailey in Hughesville, Missouri. Martha was raised and educated in Kansas City, Missouri. Upon her schooling, she attended business college in Hutchinson, Kansas. On August 29, 1946, she married
Mel Brown. On June 29, 1960, the couple moved to Gillette, Wyoming, where Martha had made her home for the last forty-five years. Mel and Martha Later divorced. On July 19, 1968, she became self employed as a bookkeeper, something she enjoyed doing. She served many of her personal friends, who had small businesses, never really retiring as she still helped out when needed.
Martha enjoyed going to the mountains and fishing. She is remembered as a great cook; but none of these compared to spending time with her granddaughter, Bailey. Together, Bailey and Martha would play softball and basketball. They also enjoyed many long walks.
She is survived by her daughter, Pamela M. Brown of Gillette, Wyoming; one granddaughter, Bailey Marie Brown; a brother, Estle J. Bailey of Kidder, Missouri;
her aunt Kate Sheppard of Hutchinson, Kansas; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brother, William C. Bailey, and sister, Aline Thompson.
A memorial has been established in Martha’s name to benefit Hospice of Campbell County Memorial Hospital. Condolences and/or donations may be in care of Stevenson-Wilson Funeral Home, 210 W. 5th Street, Gillette, Wyoming 82716
Dean Cosner
Mass of Christian Burial for Dean Cosner, 78, of Wright, will be celebrated 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, May 18, 2005 at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Wright, Wyoming with Father Thomas Kadera officiating. Right of committal will follow in the Wright cemetery. Visitation will be held from 4:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M. on Tuesday, May 17, 2005 at the Stevenson Wilson Funeral Home Chapel in Gillette, with a vigil / prayer service to begin at 6:00 P.M.
Mr. Cosner died Friday, May 13, 2005 at his home on the family ranch near Wright following a brief battle with cancer.
Dean H.Cosner was born May 10, 1927 in Gillette, Wyoming to Harlie and Leona (Schlautman) Cosner. He grew up in Campbell County. In 1929, at 18 months old, he contracted rheumatic fever and lost his hearing. In 1933, he went to school at Nebraska School for the Deaf in Omaha. He graduated in 1948 and returned to the family ranch to work with his father.
On September 3, 1950 he married
Iola Price, at the Methodist Church, in Grant, Nebraska. He ranched all of his life in Campbell County. He was active as a 4-H leader for many years and enjoyed working with his four boys and their various livestock projects. He had a strong work ethic and encouraged them to get things done and follow through with their responsibilities. The ranch was divided in 1981 and Dean continued to run a sheep and cattle operation, which he loved, until 2004 when drought conditions won out. He lived on the ranch until the time of his death.
Dean was always involved with the promotion of the deaf culture and was a strong advocate for their rights. He was instrumental in establishing the Relay Wyoming System in the state so deaf people could communicate by phone to anyone in the state. He was the president of the Deaf Association of Wyoming (DAW) from 1977-1987. He was a member of National Association of the Deaf (NAD) for many years, a member of the Wyoming Bison Camping Club, and a member of the Gillette Lions Club. Dean was a big promoter for the Wyoming School for the Deaf. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, watching their sports and 4-H activities and helped raise Michelle and Candi for 11 years during their school years. He enjoyed elk hunting pack trips to the Jackson Hole area, as well as deer, antelope, and pheasant hunting trips in South Dakota along with an occasional turkey hunt in the Black Hills. He was also an avid woodworker and built many pieces of furniture that are still in use in his home and a favorite of his was doing inlay work on card tables.
Dean was honored as, "The father of deaf empowerment" in 1999 by the Wyoming Center on Deafness. He was also presented the Governor’s State of Wyoming Quality Award in 1997, by Governor Geringer.
He is survived by his wife, Iola of Wright; his four sons: Barney and wife Patrice of Douglas, Danny and wife Carleen of Buffalo, Marvel and wife Thelma of Wright and John and wife Maggie of Gillette; his grandchildren: Michelle and Candace Cosner of Gillette, Anna Cosner of Gillette, and Zackery Cosner of Douglas; one sister, Arlene Edwards of Gillette; brothers: James and wife Bernice of Colorado and Ted and wife Dianna of Wright. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Donations may be made in his memory to the Wyoming State Fair and/or a fund for hearing impaired children c/o First National Bank, Gillette. Condolences can be sent to Stevenson Wilson Funeral Home, 210 W. 5th St. Gillette, Wy 82716 .
Funeral services for Ralph Kisgen, age 63, of Gillette, Wyoming will be held 10:00A.M, Monday, May 16, 2005 at the Stevenson Wilson Funeral Home Chapel in Gillette with Pastor Chad Brucklacher of the Prince of Peace Church officiating. Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will follow in the Mt. Pisgah cemetery in Gillette.
Mr. Kisgen died Friday, May 13, 2005 at the Campbell County Memorial Hospital of natural causes.
Ralph James Kisgen was born February 11, 1942 the son of John & Veronica (Schneider) Kisgen in Chokio, Minnesota. He was raised & educated there. Ralph was a baptized & confirmed member of the Zion Lutheran Church. Upon finishing his schooling Ralph went to work at various jobs through out Minnesota. Ralph married
and had 5 children, the couple later divorced. During the 1970’s Ralph owned & operated Ralph’s Crane Service in Morris, Minnesota. In 1982 he came to Gillette where he began working for the Campbell County Road and Bridge Department, as a heavy equipment operator. He retired after 20 years of service in 2002. On December 5, 1992 Ralph married
Betty Trigg in Gillette, Wyoming where the couple has resided since.
Ralph will be remembered most for knowing how to have a good time. As a young man Ralph raced cars & snowmobiles, he loved the speed of the race. He enjoyed spending time with his dog (Ofta), darts, fishing, camping, bowling and when he was younger, hunting. Most of all Ralph loved playing horse shoes and spent many hours of his summers practicing and competing. Ralph was a jack of all trades & master of all. Trades included were: carpentry, welding, restoring old cars and yard work.
Ralph is survivors by his wife, Betty of Gillette; four sons: Mark Kisgen of Powell, WY, Mike Kisgen (Deb) of Gillette, WY, James Kisgen (Donna) of Freeburg, IL, B.J. Kisgen of St. Charles, MO., one daughter, Peggy Burckhard of Devils Lake, ND; one brother, Marvin Kisgen of Alberta, MN; two sisters: Joyce Snell of Chokio, MN and Mary Jo Brown of Hancock, MN; three stepchildren: Emily Hicks of Gillette, Christopher Hicks of Thomaston, CT, Aaron Hicks of Las Vegas, NV; six grandchildren, four step grandchildren, numerous nieces & nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Lois Kisgen and his brother Jerry Kisgen.
Memorials are suggested to the American Lung Association or the Gillette Moose Lodge. Donations or condolences can be sent in care of the Stevenson-Wilson Funeral Home, 210 W. 5th St. Gillette, Wyoming 82718.
C.J. Swenumson
Funeral Service for Moorcroft, WY resident C. J. Swenumson, will be at 7:00 p.m. Friday, September 10, 2004 at the Moorcroft Presbyterian Church with Pastor Donavon Voigt officiating. Visitation will be from 5:00 p.m. till time of service on Friday at the church in Moorcroft, Wyoming. Inurnment will be in the Pine Haven cemetery in Pine Haven, Wyoming at a later date.
C.J. Swenumson, age 86, of Moorcroft, Wyoming, died September 7, 2004 at the Rapid City Regional Hospital in Rapid City, South Dakota of natural causes.
Carrol John Swenumson, known to his family and friends as “C.J.,” was born May 2, 1918, the son of Oscar and Stephanie (Werner) Swenumson on the farm in Lawler, Iowa. In 1937, C.J. graduated from high school in Niagara, Wisconsin. C.J. enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1941, serving three years during WWII. Upon his discharge in 1944, he owned and operated his own electrical contract company in Carpinteria, California. While in California, he married
Barbara Bates. Two children were born of this union and the couple were later divorced. C.J. worked all over the world as an electrician. After many years working at the Wyodak Power Plant, he retired and remained in Moorcroft, Wyoming. On August 14, 2004, he married
Audrey Weidenbach in Moorcroft, Wyoming and moved to Pine Haven, Wyoming, which made him very happy.
He enjoyed reading and listening to big band music. He was a patented inventor, poet, craftsman and had a great sense of humor.
C.J. is survived by his wife, Audrey; his daughter, Marta (Geof) Swenumson-Henson of Santa Barbara, California; step-daughters: Michelle (John) Chambers of Cleveland, Alabama; Gloria (Michael) Schryver of Galina, South Dakota; Georgia (John) Henle of Pine Haven, Wyoming; his son, Eric (Kathleen) Swenumson of Santa Barbara, California; step-sons: Terry Janisch of Olympia, Washington; Russell Adamson of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; Thomas Adamson of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; Ronald Buzard of Santa Barbara, California; Curtis (Rhonda) Weidenbach of Sioux Falls, South Dakota; his sister, Sonja (George) Evans of Las Cruces, New Mexico; his sister-in-law, Jean Moe of San Diego, California; four grandchildren; nine step great grandchildren and eleven step grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Schurer Moe.
Condolences may be sent in care of Stevenson-Wilson Funeral Home, 210 W. 5th Street, Gillette, Wyoming 82716
Philip Bard
Funeral service for Philip Bard, known to his family and friends as “PJ” will be at 2:00 PM, Friday, August 13, 2004 at the Stevenson-Wilson Funeral Home Chapel in Gillette, Wyoming. Interment will follow at the Mount Pisgah cemetery in Gillette. Visitation will be from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM and from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM, Thursday, August 12, 2004 at the Stevenson-Wilson Funeral Home Chapel in Gillette.
PJ Bard, age 26, of Gillette, Wyoming died at the Wyoming Medical Center in Casper, Wyoming due to injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.
Philip Merrill Bard, Jr. was born August 10, 1977, the son of Philip Merrill and Janet Elaine (Tomlinson) Bard Sr. in Federal Way, Washington. PJ was raised and educated in Washington. Upon his schooling, he moved to Wyoming, where he began his career in welding. He was employed with Greg’s Welding at the time of his death.
PJ loved his motorcycle. He is known for his outgoing personality and enjoying his life. He was an active member in Narcotics Anonymous.
PJ is survived by his fiancé, Maria Hair; one son, Austin Bard; two step-daughters: Ashley and Samantha; two step-sons: Daniel and Jacob; one sister, Cassie Furrell of Missoula, MT; two nephews; four nieces; one great nephew; one great niece; and numerous aunts uncles and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.
A memorial has been established in PJ’s name to benefit PJ’s family can be sent to First National Bank in Gillette. Condolences may be sent in care of Stevenson-Wilson Funeral Home, 210 W. 5th Street, Gillette, Wyoming 82716
Paul True
Memorial service for Paul True of Gillette, Wyoming will be at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, April 2, 2005 at the Presbyterian Church in Gillette, Wyoming with Pastor Joel Wright and Dr. Tom Phillips officiating. With Masonic Rites provided by Troy Swartz.
Paul True, age 85, died on Saturday, March 26, 2005 at the Pioneer Manor in Gillette, Wyoming of natural causes.
Paul True, the man who was known for a devilish twinkle in his eye and well developed sense of humor, was born on August 25, 1919 in Fairbury, Nebraska. He grew up there and farmed in the vicinity as the family had several small farms in Jefferson County near Fairbury. He learned how to milk cows, slop hogs, feed chickens, harness a team and the thousand and one things one learned growing up on a Nebraska farm in the 1920’ AND 30’S. It wasn’t all work though as he talked about playing many games and being “Tarzan” in the trees, dueling with wooden sticks, and all the crazy things kids did in those days.
He grew up and graduated from High School in 1937. He went one year to Peru State Teachers College, decided it wasn’t for him and went to work. First he worked as a Fuller Brush salesman, then went to work for Hested Stores Co. warehouse where he worked up to foreman.
He met Dorothy M. Johnson in May of 1939. On their second date they went to a dance in Lincoln, Nebraska and danced to the Lawrence Welk orchestra. They were married
Oct. 22, 1939. Their first child, David, was born in 1940. Paul was transferred to Nebraska City as an assistant manager and, in 1943, got his first Hested Store to manage in Wheatland, Wyoming. In 1944 Paul and Dorothy moved to Douglas, Wyoming. Paul was present at Lees Tavern when the idea of the Jackalope was conceived. Their second child, Becky, was born in 1946.
Paul went to work for the Vaughn Ragsdale Company and after a couple of moves wound up as manager in Gillette, Wyoming in May of 1953. Paul managed the store, which later became the C.R. Anthony Co. until Jan. 1, 1980. Dorothy was his credit manager and cashier. He went to work for the Gillette Broadcasting Company after his retirement and worked there until 1983.
To say that Paul was involved in his community would be a major understatement. He often stated, “community involvement is the price we pay for he space we occupy.” He was instrumental in starting the first “Crazy Days” for the downtown businesses in Gillette. He was named Mr. Chamber of Commerce after serving 3 consecutive terms on the Board of Directors. He was President of the Hospital Board from 1966 to 1970. He served on the Board for the
Pioneer Manor and Pioneer Apartments for 22 years--from 1972 – 1994. He served as Elder and Deacon of the Presbyterian Church and was a member of the choir for 50 years. He was also a past president and/or presiding officer of many civic organizations and Masonic bodies and Worthy Patron of Eastern Star.
Paul loved Wyoming and it’s people, snow skiing, water skiing, hunting, fishing and golfing. He said, “God Bless Wyoming and America the Beautiful.”
He and Dorothy enjoyed their travel trailers. They spent a lot of weekends in the Black Hills and from 1987 to 1995 traveled coast to coast with it. They loved Yellowstone and went there many times. Paul was an avid reader and probably read all of the books written by Louis L’Amour . He loved to play cards and other games with family and friends. Paul was always known for his wit and humor—he was fond of telling people that it took an “older woman” to catch him (Dorothy is older by a few months) and that Dorothy was the only woman he never cheated on. They had 65 ˝ years together. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He loved and was loved by his family and many friends.
Paul is survived by his wife, Dorothy; his son, David K. True a Brokerage Firm manager in Rapid City, S.D.; his daughter, Becky a Superior Court Judge in Ventura, California; his sister, Lois Pearce of Denver, CO.; his brother, Robert R. True of Denver, Co; his brother, Edward L. True of Wichita Falls, Texas; sister-in-law, Barbara Johnson of Denver, Co.; 8 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He was preceded in death by his parents, Owen and Florence (Bower)True and his sister, Ruth.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made in Paul True's name to the Hospice of Campbell County, Masonic Lodge #28 or Campbell County Senior Center.
Condolences Can be sent in care of the Stevenson-Wilson Funeral Home 210 W 5th Street, Gillette, Wyoming 82716
