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Aileen Marie Tate died of natural causes at Deaconess Hospital in Billings, Montana, on Jan. 12, 2002. A memorial service will be 11:00 a.m. Wednesday at St. Peters Episcopal Church.
Aileen was born on Nov. 5th, 1919, in Miles City, Montana, to Ole and Marie Hagen. She lived with her parents and two brothers on the Hagen homestead until her mother’s untimely death in 1926. She was then raised by her grandmother, Lena Kelty, until she attended high school in Miles City.
After graduating from high school, at age 16, Aileen went West with her brother, Herbert, to San Francisco. She attended nurse’s training in San Francisco during the war years and developed lifelong friendships with her classmates with whom she communicated until her death. After the war, she moved back to Otter Creek and met Robert Tate, whom she married in Billings, Mt. in July 1947. In the next three years she had four children and her life’s work as a mother began in earnest while Robert ranched and sold horses to support the family. The family moved to their ranch west of Sheridan, Wy., in 1955, and it was there that Aileen spent the rest of her life as the loving and dedicated mother to her four children.
Aileen was an avid reader. She loved classical and Broadway music. She was very proud of her Norwegian heritage, and made numerous trips to Norway to visit her cousins in the old country. She loved to talk on the telephone to her children and many friends all over the country and in Europe. She was an inherently warm and gregarious person and a splendid conversationalist. She made all of the many horse buyers and guests at the ranch feel welcome and anxious to return for her ranch meals and genuine hospitality. Sharing love and affection was as natural as breathing for Aileen. She hugged and kissed virtually everyone as she greeted them or said goodbye.
Aileen served on the Beckton School Board, the Memorial Hospital Women’s Auxiliary and had been a Hospice Volunteer.
Aileen was preceded in death by her parents, Ole and Marie, and her brothers, Daniel and Herbert. She is survived by her husband, Robert; her children, Tom (Susan), Mimi (Jim), Richard (Alex), and Hardy (Patrice); her granddaughter, Martha; and her step-granddaughters, Amy and Audrey.
Memorials may benefit Hospice of the Big Horns and Vision Van Services at the Sheridan Public Library in care of Kay Roush, First Federal Savings Bank, P.O. Box 6007, Sheridan, WY 82801.
Damara Rae Velikaneye, 28, of Sheridan passed away on Monday, January 7, 2002, at Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County. Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 11, 2002, at Kane Funeral Home. Kane Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Marvin L. Verley, 64, of Sheridan passed away on Saturday, January 26, 2002, at Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County.
Mr. Verley was born on January 9, 1938, in Billings, Montana, to Vern and Edna (Thayer) Verley. After graduation from Sheridan High School in 1957, he married Sue Compton on March 25, 1960, at the First United Methodist Church. Mr. Verley started and operated the Circle S Sanitation rural garbage collection service with his sons in June 1976, and remained technical advisor to the last minute. He worked for the City of Sheridan for 37 years, retiring in May 1997 due to poor health. Through his life, he enjoyed woodworking, growing African Violets, and being with his family.
Mr. Verley is survived by his wife Sue of Sheridan; his daughter Christy Verley of Sheridan; his two sons Randy and Allen Verley of Sheridan; and his four brothers, James L. Verley and wife Sharon, Fredrick L. Verley and wife Joyce, and Calvin L. Verley, all of Sheridan, and Herbert L. “Rex” Verley and wife Rita of Alpine Junction, Wyoming.
Cremation has taken place, and memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 30, 2002, at Kane Funeral Home with Dr. Karl Hunt officiating. Kane Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made in Marvin’s name to the Rocky Mountain Ambulance Service in care of Kay Roush, First Federal Savings Bank, P.O. Box 6007, Sheridan, WY 82801.
Jack LeRoy “Wagoner” Watkins, 56, of Sheridan, passed away on Saturday, March 9, 2002, from complications following surgery.
Mr. Watkins was born on April 18, 1945, to Jack and Georgia (Hunt) Watkins in Joplin, Missouri. He attended Westview Elementary and Seneca High School in Missouri. He then graduated from the O’Fallon, Illinois, High Schoool. After high school, he attended Crowder College in Neosho, Missouri, until he entered the U.S. Air Force in 1965. Jack served in Vietnam, and was honorably discharged in 1969. He then married his wife Della Keranen on February 7, 1972, in Coldwater, Michigan. He was most recently employed by the Sheridan Wal-Mart as an assistant manager.
Jack started playing music at age 12, and began playing professionally at the age of 14. He was a lead singer, drummer, and bass guitarist in country and western bands, both local and nationwide, and was the leader of the Nashville Straights Band. He also enjoyed camping, fishing, bowling, golf, darts, and was an avid fan of the Kansas City Chiefs. He was a member of the Sheridan American Legion Post #7, and served as their former commander and a member of the color guard. Jack was a member of Mountain View Fellowship Baptist Church in Sheridan.
Jack was preceded in death by his father Jack Watkins, Sr. of Galena, Kansas, his (step)father Don G. Stark of Neosho, Missouri, and his grandparents Leo and Ida Watkins of Galena, Kansas, Elmer and Alma Hunt of Joplin, Missouri, and Clara Stark of Neosho Missouri. He is survived by his wife Della of Sheridan; his two sons, Rusty Springsteen and wife Jane and Bobby Watkins and wife Carla, both of Sheridan; his daughter Shannon Tompkins and husband Matt of Sheridan; his five grandchildren, Trevor Springsteen, Aspen Tompkins, Skyler Springsteen, Matthew Watkins, and Braxton Tompkins, all of Sheridan; his two brothers Rodney Stark of Bella Vista, Arkansas, and Ronald Stark and wife Carol of San Diego, California; his mother Georgia Stark of Neosho, Missouri; his mother and father-in-law Eugene and Margeret Longpre of Mowhawk, Michigan; several nieces and nephews; and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 12, 2002, at Kane Funeral Home with Ronald Stark officiating. Interment will follow in the Sheridan Municipal Cemetery with military honors and with Pastor Ken Doolin of First Baptist Church officiating. Kane Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
Franklin Wiley Age 85 of Sheridan, WY
Died Tuesday, January 22, 2002, in Westview Health Care Center, Sheridan
Born September 5, 1916, at Kearney, Nebraska
Parents - Myrtie & Alice (Cowell) Wiley
He grew up in Nebraska. He lived in several states before coming to Sheridan in 1950 to be with his uncle who owned Wiley Oil Company. In later years, his good friends George and Venus Ghikas took care of him. He is survived by several nieces and nephews.
Graveside service will be 10:00am on Thursday (Jan. 24th) in Sheridan Municipal Cemetery with the Rev. Douglas Goodwin officiating. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.
Ronald C. Wood, 65, of Gillette passed away on Tuesday, February 26, 2002, at Campbell County Memorial Hospital. Cremation has taken place, and memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, March 4, 2002, at Kane Funeral Home with the Reverend Charles Gifford officiating.
Glenn C. Workman
What we will always remember is the way he laughed, the stories he told and the guidance he gave...What we will always know is the friendship he shared, the sacrifices he made, the example he was...What we will always feel is his love.
Glenn C. Workman, 87 passed away quickly, Friday March 29, 2002. When we count our blessings we are happy that Glenn did not linger with a long hospitalization, he was able to live independently and truly took responsibility for himself to the end.
Glenn's life, in his own words, reads "I was born March 13th 1915 at Bayard, Nebraska to Paul and Ruth Workman. I was the eldest of 5 children. My parents brought me to WY when I was 2 years old. I spent my entire life in the Sheridan WY area. I attended school in Sheridan County and in the Decker, MT area. I spent my entire life working on ranches. I enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1941. In July of 1942 I married Selma Peabody. After my discharge from the Service we bought our own ranch on Big Goose Creek. We operated a small dairy farm where we raised our 3 children. After our children left home we sold the farm and moved to Sheridan. I delivered mail for a time and worked at the local livestock sale barn. I retired after a heart attack in 1983 and enjoyed my time with Sally and our travels including numerous visits to see our children and grandchildren."
Glenn was rightfully proud of his and his brother Floyd's service during World War II. Glenn kept in touch with the people he served with in Troop B of the 115 Cavalry Division. Glenn was honored to know that he and his brother Floyd's names will appear on the World War II Memorial in Washington D.C.
Glenn is survived by his three children (and their spouses) John (and Lou) Workman of Logan, UT, Judy (and Mike) Hayworth of Colstrip, MT, and Bill (and Jolene) Workman of Logan, UT. Glenn is also survived by his sister, Pauline Holmes, his cousin Florence Watts and his brother-in-law Tuck Schrater all of Sheridan, and six grandchildren, Greg Workman, Ben Workman, Emily Workman, Michael Hayworth, Matthew Hayworth and Heidi Hayworth and two great-grand daughters Shihayla Workman and Katy Hayworth. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sally, two sisters, a brother and a grandson.
Glenn was extremely proud of his children, their spouses and his grandchildren and counted his blessing of getting to meet his great-granddaughter Shihayla. Glenn always enjoyed time with his extended family and kept in close contact through out his life.
"Children's children are the crown of old men and the glory of children is their father." Proverbs 17:6. As you go on your way, May God go with you. May He go before you to show you the way; May He go behind you to encourage you; Beside you to befriend you; Above you to watch over you; And within you to give you peace.
Viewing for Glenn will be from 9:00am until 5:00pm on Monday (Apr. 1st) from Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 10:00am on Tuesday from Champion Ferries Funeral Home with the Rev. Douglas Goodwin officiating. Interment will be in Sheridan Municipal Cemetery. Military rites will be by the American Legion and the Wyoming National Guard.
Memorials may benefit the First United Methodist Church or the Sheridan College Rodeo Club, in care of Delphine Toner, First Interstate Bank, Box 2007, Sheridan, WY 82801.
Robert Arthur "Jigger" Yager, 55, died at 4:20 a.m. Sunday, March 31, 2002, after a battle with cancer at his home with his family and friends.
Jigger was born June 15, 1946 in Sheridan to Jesse A. Yager and Orlene (Haworth) Yager. He attended Sheridan High School where he graduated and later attended Sheridan College. He married Joann Lopez on May 24, 1971 and later divorced. Jigger was a self-employed carpenter and painter for many years. He enjoyed going on rides with his family, friends and running his dog, Preppa Bell. He was an avid Denver Bronco’s fan. He was loved by most everyone who knew him and will always be remembered for his friendliness and well known for his gesture of "Peace". Jigger served a tour of duty in Germany in the U.S. military, American Legion and the BPOE. He found comfort as a member of the Church of the Living God.
He is survived by his former wife and life friend, Joann Yager, Sheridan; their two daughters: Tina C. Yager, Denver, Colorado, Angel M. Yager and her children: Krisjian, Kaleb and Katelyn Yager, all of Sheridan; two sisters, Judith Wilkerson, Jeff City, Missouri, Linda K. Benth, Sheridan, and their children. He was also survived by his longtime companion, Kelly P. Asmussen and her two children Jake Asmussen and Mia Wilson, husband Albert with their two children Alex and Samantha. He was preceded in death by his parents.
Memorial services will be held at Eagles 4196 at 1760 Commercial Avenue on Saturday, April 6, at 3:00 p.m. Pastor Allen Zeigler presiding. Following services friends and loved ones are invited to remain for fellowship.
Jule Y. Allen, 68, of Sheridan, formerly of Hemet, California, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2002, at her residence.
Jule was born on June 25, 1933, to Herman and Esther (Krause) Wenschlag in Watertown, South Dakota. She graduated from high school, and several years later met and married Albert R. Allen in Winterhaven, California. He later passed away, and Jule recently moved to Sheridan to be near one of her daughters. She enjoyed sewing, traveling, and spending time with her family.
Mrs. Allen was preceded in death by her husband Albert and her parents. She is survived by her five sons, John Derheim and wife Deanna of Reno,Nevada, Mike Derheim and wife Rocky of Las Vegas, Nevada, Gary Allen and wife Karen of Henderson, Nevada, Bert Allen and wife Joan of Sierra Vista, Arizona, and Tommy Allen of Placentia, California; her two daughters, Linda Brewer and husband Jon of Sheridan, Wyoming, and Gretchen Curren of Reno, Nevada; her twenty grandchildren, Michelle Black, Sherry Lutz, Becky Brandt, David Allen, Helena Batty, Michael Derheim, Samantha Derheim, Nicole Derheim, Damien Derheim, John Michael Derheim, Christopher Allen, Jason Carpenter, Kenny Carpenter, Michelle Hathaway, Jeff Hathaway, Robert Hathaway, Amanda Moore, Gilbert Allen, Marlene Allen, and Gene Allen; her eighteen great-grandchildren; and her brother Chuck Wenschlag and wife Sandy of Battleground, Washington.
Cremation has taken place, and at Mrs. Allen’s request no services will be held. Kane Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.
The family has requested that memorials be made in Jule’s name to the Hospice of the Big Horns in care of Delphine Toner, First Interstate Bank, P.O. Box 2007, Sheridan, WY 82801.
Frank Bailey age 93 of Sheridan, WY
Died Wednesday, May 22, 2002, in Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County
Born April 28, 1909, in Hood River, Oregon
Parents - Finley & Nellie (Willis) Bailey
He grew up and attended schools in Oregon and Washington. He worked on wheat ranches for many years. He married Susanna "Susie" Kawulok on November 25, 1954, in Spokane, WA. He came to Sheridan in 1962 and worked as a custodian for Holy Name School and later for Prill Manufacturing. He retired in the early 1970's. He was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church and the Knights of Columbus. Frank enjoyed fishing, hunting and going for rides in the mountians and the country.
SURVIVING RELATIVES
WIFE - Susie Bailey, Sheridan
BROTHER - George Bailey, Priest River, ID
NUMEROUS NIECES AND NEPHEWS
Memorial liturgy will be 11:00am on Friday (May 31st) from Holy Name Catholic Church with Father Ronald Stolcis officiating. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.
Memorials may benefit the Holy Name School.
Myrla Rae Bisbee, 59, of Sheridan, WY, beloved wife of Rodney Bisbee, died peacefully in her home on June 3, 2002.
Myrla was born April 14, 1943, in Butte, Montana. She was the second of three children of John & Ruth (Franks) Hexem. Myrla taught German, Spanish and English in Sheridan High School for 22 years and Spanish for 4 years in J.B. Young Junior High in Davenport, Iowa. She retired in June, 1990.
She married Rodney Bisbee on June 20, 1964, in First Baptist Church in Sheridan.
Myrla's early education was received in Powell, Cody and Worland. She attended high school in Worland and Sheridan and finished her high school career as an exchange student in Mullacker, West Germany.
Myrla attended Sheridan College where she was accepted into the Phi Theta Kappa Honorary and the University of Wyoming where she graduated with a BA in Education with Honors. Her major was German and minors in Spanish and English. She became a member of the Phi Beta Kappa Honorary while a student at the University of Wyoming. Myrla attended church for years at Grace Chapel Church in Story, WY, and at the Salvation Army in Sheridan.
Myrla's foreign exchange daughters are: Anna Lonegren, Sweden; Eli Mette Brattset Lefstad, Norway; Araceli Ramos Slay, Mexico; Susanna Ehrnrooth Gronblom, Finland; and Andrea Weih, Germany.
Myrla was a life member of the National Education Assoc. and a member of the Wyoming Education Assoc. She was Delta Kappa Gamma president 1982-1984. Myrla was the Sheridan County Education Assoc. president in 1978-1979. Myrla served as the Wyoming Foreign Language Teachers Assoc. president in 1975-1977. Myrla was an expert marksman and shot competitively in NRA sanctioned rifle matches for 25 years. Myrla received recognition for being chosen Educator of the Year in 1967 for Scott County, Iowa. She was chosen Outstanding Teacher of the Year in 1984 by the Professional Business Women of Sheridan County. Kiwanis International awarded Myrla the prestigious Tablet of Honor in 1996 and also named her a 21st Century Heritage Society Honoree. Delta Kappa Gamma named her a Woman Educator of Distinction in 2000.
Myrla is survived by her husband Rodney; sister Susi Griffing of Scottsdale, AZ; nephews Jason & Michael Griffing of Scottsdale, AZ, Kevin Hexem of Mesa, AZ, David Bisbee of Gillette, WY, Tim Bisbee of Broomfield, CO; nieces Kirsten Griffing Bacani of Omaha, NE, Fay Bisbee of Colorado Springs, CO, Debbi Dixon of Cheyenne, WY, Barb Hexem of Mesa, Nan Wallach of Sheridan and Amy Susanne Bisbee of Sheridan; brothers-in-law Dr. Leroy Griffing of Scottsdale, AZ and Bruce Bisbee of Sheridan; sisters-in-law Elsbeth Bisbee of Sheridan, Carol Bisbee of Sheridan and Charlene Hexem Lewis of Mesa.
Myrla's parents and her brother John preceded her in death.
Memorials may benefit the Huntington's Disease Society of America
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Memorial service will be 2:00pm on Wednesday (June 12th) from First Baptist Church with the Pastor James Burt officiating. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.
