Serving the Big Horn Basin for over 100 years
Serving the Big Horn Basin for over 100 years
Sorted by date Results 1235 - 1259 of 1958
Eli Leyva Jr. crossed over peacefully from this Earth to be with his heavenly Father from his home at Mesa Vista Home in Orem, Utah. He will be dearly missed by those he left behind. He was born to Eli and Rosario Leyva on July 20, 1945 in Worland, Wyoming. He moved to Utah in 1992 and lived there until his death. Eli made many friends who loved him at his home in Mesa Vista. He would entertain them with his singing and did many different activities with them. He was preceded in his death by... Full story
Geraldine (Gerry) Burton age 94, passed away at Meadowlark Hills Senior Home in Manhattan Kansas. Gerry, as she liked to be called, was born in Missouri and moved to Tensleep and then to Worland. She graduated from Worland High School where she met and married Harold Burton. She spent many years working for various dentists in Worland. She enjoyed working in here garden and flower beds, working in the mountains and playing cards with friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Harold, mother Bessie Pearl, brothers C.J. and Gilbert Pearl... Full story
Miss Phyllis Jean Henning, 81, passed away just before dawn on Wednesday, December 5, 2018, at the Thermopolis Rehabilitation and Care Center. Phyllis was the first child born to Frank D. and Gladys (Keslar) Henning on January 24, 1937, in North Platte, Nebraska. She attended public school in North Platte and it was there she first learned the typing and short-hand skills that she would use throughout her adult life as a very efficient and trustworthy secretary. Upon her 1955 graduation from... Full story
Betty Lounell Thiel, 74 of Spearfish, SD, passed away Friday, November 30, 2018. She was born in Lubbock, TX, December 21, 1943 to Charley and Ruby Forbus. Lounell married Gerald Parks in 1965 in Houston, TX. Together they had two wonderful children. In 1994, she married the late Thomas Thiel of Worland, WY and later divorced in 2015. She received her degree in education at Eastern Montana College in Billings, MT. She enjoyed gardening, scrapbooking, traveling to visit family and friends, and attending her grandchildren’s events. Lounell became... Full story
Arlene C. Lane, 93, passed away on December 2, 2018 at the Thermopolis Rehabilitation and Care Center. Arlene was born on December 11, 1924 in Casper, Wyoming, the second daughter born to Clifford Hugh and Maude Pearl (Reeves) Glenn. She spent her early years in Casper before the family moved to Worland in the early 30's. Her father moved the family to work for the packing company as a butcher. She received her education in Worland. At age 16 she married Robert Miller and to this union was born... Full story
Bret Mikel Decker passed away on November 23, 2018 in Cody, Wyoming. He was born May 20, 1965, in Worland to Bill and Caroline (Hayner) Decker. He was the second son of three children born to this family. Bret moved with his mother, older brother, Grant and younger sister, Angie to Cody in 1971, where he spent most of his school years. Bret met Shom Green in Worland in 1981, and back to Worland he ran. They married in 1982 and had two children, Holly Anne and Christopher Grant. For a short time... Full story
Stanley Melvin Cordingly, 86, passed away peacefully at his home on November 21, 2018. Stan was born August 4, 1932 in Upton, Wyoming to Vernie Arthur and Florence Mae (Adkins) Cordingly. He graduated from Upton High School in 1951. Stan served as the Captain's Yeomen during the Korean War and was honorably discharged in 1955. On October 16, 1953, he married the love of his life, Lola Belle Dowdy and to that union four children were born. After his military service, the couple returned to Upton... Full story
Donald Lee Schaff, born on September 20, 1937 in Worland, Wyoming to parents Carl and Lola Schaff died on November 12, 2018 in Oklahoma City at the home he shared with his sister Dorothy Ann (Schaff) Thomas. He was 81 years old. Donnie grew up in Worland and graduated from Washakie High School in 1955. He left Wyoming in the 1960’s and lived in California and later in Tucson, Arizona where he worked with a family business cleaning houses and office buildings after construction or remodeling. He was the main caregiver for his mother Lola in T... Full story
Heidi Lynn Kay crossed over peacefully from this earth, with family by her side on October 25th, 2018. She was born to Dennis and Sharon Kay on April 17th, 1963 in Lakewood, Colorado. She was fortunate to have lived in many states. She spent most of her later school years in Buffalo, Wyoming and graduated from Worland Sr. High School in Worland, Wyoming in 1981. She attended Utah State University before doing an internship in Denver and then settling in Conifer, Colorado for ten years. In 2002 s...
Ople Marie Jorgensen was called home to be with her Lord and Savior on November 10, 2018. Ople was born October 15, 1919 to Emanuel and Leta (Stuck) Lamke on the homestead in Wasta, SD. She was raised on the farm along with her sister and three brothers. Ople attended country school until reaching high school when she moved into Rapid City, SD to complete her schooling. Ople married Kenneth Duncan (killed in World War II) on October 26, 1941 in New Underwood, SD. She graduated from the National... Full story
Susan Ruth (Anderson) McGarvin passed in peace on November 6, 2018 at the age of 84. She will be dearly missed by her husband, Larry McGarvin, cherished by her five children Jeff (Kathy Tottis), Lisa (Danny Hoekstra), Lucinda, Melissa (Bill O'Melia), and Jillian (John Balow), and loved forever by her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She is in Heaven with those that preceded her in death including a grandson, Drennen O'Melia, and a baby brother she never knew. Sue will be remembered for... Full story
Margaret Helen Kline Allen, 97, passed away October 30, 2018 at the Worland Healthcare & Rehab Center. Margaret was born on the home farm in Glidden, Iowa on October 10, 1921 to William and Lourene Kline. She attended Glidden Consolidated Schools and graduated in 1939 as Salutatorian of her class. She played the clarinet in the school band. She was a 4-H member, went to the State Fair in Des Moines with her demonstration team. She attended Simpson College Indianola, Iowa for 2 ½ years... Full story
Roy Justin Shyrack, 67, passed away on October 16, 2018 at Boysen State Park Head Quarters at his home Wyoming of a sudden heart attack. He was born on October 27, 1951 in Worland Wyoming. Roy worked in the oil field for many years and he also was a truck driver. He enjoyed fishing, panning for gold and conversing with family and friends. He is survived by his sisters, JoAnn (joe) Jaure of Casper, Wyoming; Carol (Jerry) Michel of Billings, Montana; brother, Corky Shryack of Worland, Wyoming; Nieces, Kalli Arriola of Ls Vegas New Mexico, Dyann... Full story
Sharon Kay Ewalt passed away on October 24, 2018 at Worland Health Care. She was born on April 11, 1941 in Worland Wyoming to Earl and Mary Pauline (Case) Stevens. She married Jack Ewalt and spent 58 years together until his passing. She was a dedicated wife and mother and worked many different jobs to help out. Her last adventure was owner and operator, with her husband, of the 7-Acres Cafe in Litchfield California. She loved cooking, gardening and her flowers. Preceding her in death were her... Full story
John Michael Shelp passed away unexpectedly Friday October 12, 2018 at Banner Health Care in Worland. John was born June 25, 1942 in Rapid City South Dakota where his father was building the airport. He was the son of Lynn F. and Anna R. (Peckham) Shelp. John's childhood was spent moving around from one of his dad's construction jobs to another. They spent time in South Dakota, Colorado, Utah, and Wyoming. As a young boy he spent summers on the family farm in Bristol South Dakota. When he was ol... Full story
Doris Louise Kraft, 100-year-old former Worland resident passed away on October 10, 2018 at the Wind River Rehabilitation and Wellness Center. Louise was born on January 24, 1918 in Benkelman, Nebraska a daughter of Ernest & Ethel (Jones) Doak. As a young girl the family moved to Thermopolis and at the age of 16 they moved to Worland where she graduated from Washakie County High School in 1936. She moved back to Thermopolis where she worked for many years as a waitress. She married Art Crowley... Full story
February 5, 1969-October 8, 2018 Although Shye liked almost everyone and was liked or loved by everyone, she didn't like or love anyone more than her furry friends, except her Granddaughter Jacelynn, who she absolutely adored. She gained her love for animals in part from her Grandmother Wanda Christensen, who passed in January of this year. Her grandma was instrumental in helping her gain her dual PhD's in "Pets have Drama" and "Pets have Demands," both of which she practiced every day and... Full story
Kenneth Calvin Ilg of Worland, passed away on Thursday, October 4th, 2018 at the Billings Clinic in Billings, MT. Most knew him as Ken or Kenny, his children called him dad, and he was grandpa and little papa to his grandkids and great grandkids. Kenny was born at home in Bonanza, WY March 22, 1933 during a Wyoming blizzard. He was the son of Alfred Edward Ilg and Ester Olive Ilg (Wilson). He often said there was a blizzard the night he was born and a litter of pigs came into the world as well.... Full story
Andrea Cheyenne Titensor (Shye) died Oct. 8, 2018, in Ogden, Utah. Shye was born on Feb. 5, 1969. Services will be at 1 p.m. at Myers Mortuary 845 Washington Blvd in Ogden on Wednesday, October 17, 2018.... Full story
Nancy Ellen Ryan "Bunny", 88, of Ten Sleep, Wyoming, passed away on October 5, 2018 at Worland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Worland, WY with her daughter and granddaughter at her side. Nancy was born in Denver, Colorado to Frank and Leila Jean (Puhler) Rae. Growing up in a military family, she attended schools in many states but completed high school back in Denver where she met her future husband, Clayton "Bud" Ryan. They both attended Denver University. In April 1950, they eloped an... Full story
Mary Weber Lenox passed away Sunday October 7, 2018 at the age of 89. Mary was born to Joseph and Maria [Steinmetz] Weber July 6, 1929. Mary was the second to the oldest of 7 children and stepped in to care for those children while her mother and father worked on their Worland family farm. She was a most important part of the Weber family. She worked and grew up on that farm before moving to town and working at Foodland Grocery and Pennys. Mary then moved to California to start a career there... Full story
Marjorie Ruth Allen Bargeron passed away suddenly on October 5, 2018 at Washakie Medical Center in Worland. Marge was born on February 7, 1948 in Cheyenne, Wyoming to Marvin Lowell and Lois (Scott) Porter. Marge married Bill Bargeron, Sr. on March 17, 1998 in Worland. She loved the outdoors. She and Bill spent many day fishing, hunting, and camping. They spent many summer weekends in their 5th wheel trailer up in the Big Horns. She also loved animals, raising many beautiful Pomeranian dogs to... Full story
Faith Lee Blackstock Lohman was born on October 31st, 1963 in McNary Arizona. After years of struggling with mental illnesses Faith went to be with her Lord on September 27th, 2018. Faith is finally free of pain and rejoicing with her Father in Heaven. Faith's love of God, family, and friends was evident in her life. Her faith in Jesus was strong and she shared that faith. She loved to connect with all of her childhood friends and they brought her great comfort and joy. Faith collected antiques... Full story
Andrew David Ankeny, 79, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2018 at his home in Worland surrounded by loved ones. Andrew was born in Garland, Wyoming on August 1, 1939 to Carrol Edwin and Martha Johanna (Blankenship) Ankney. After his father's death, the family moved to Powell in 1945. He started school in Greybull in 1948, where he was very active in sports. He later served in the Army Reserves and was honorably discharged in 1957. He met the love of his life, Annita Skovgard, and they...
Donald Jerome (Don) Feller passed away on September 24, 2018 after fighting prostate cancer for several years. His family was there loving him until the end. Don was born April 4, 1950 in Hardin, Montana, to Harry (Jerome Charles) and Aggie (Agatha Ella Thomas) Feller. He was the first boy after 4 girls; the family added another sister and brother. When he was 6 years old the family moved from their family farm to Worland, WY to farm sugar beets for Holly Sugar. His dad became known as a very good farmer who also added innovations in planting... Full story