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MINA JEAN (HEINRICH) BANKES
Funeral services for Mina Jean (Hienrich) Bankes were June 1, 2002 at Converse Funeral Chapel with Rev. Martin Strom of Congregational United Church of Christ officiating. She died May 28, 2002 at her home in Douglas. Mrs. Bankes was born on Oct. 12, 1951, in Crawford, Neb., to Theodore and Thelma (Crile) Nichols. She was reared and educated in Chadron and Kimball. In 1968, she moved with her family to Douglas, where she met and married Bernard C. Shaw. After his death in 1972, she married Donald Hinckley in 1978. They divorced in 1987. Mrs. Bankes worked at the LaBonte Inn, where she met Lonnie Bankes. They married, and after they divorced she remained single. During the last few years of her life she loved and lived with Ron Clark. Mrs. Bankes was a kind and loving person and was always helping others. She enjoyed fishing, camping and spending time with friends and family. She liked to watch television or have coffee at the Plains with friends. She was an extraordinary mother and friend to many. Mrs. Bankes is survived by her children, Jaqueline Garnica and husband, Bob Shaw and wife, and Tavonia Shaw, all of Douglas, and Don Shaw of Casper; sister Marceen Nichols of Chadron; brother Theodore "Butch" Nicholas and wife of Sheridan; stepson Tyrell Clark of Sheridan; daughter-in-law Nancy Shaw of Miles City, Mont.; sister-in-law Jackie Knight of Douglas; grandchildren Sara, Sierra, Sarina, Kris, Brian, Jaynie, Stormi, Blaize, Damian, Pamela and Samantha; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents; grandparents; husbands Bernard Shaw and Lonnie Bankes; son Larry Joe Shaw; sisters Linda Hamlin and Deborah Ellen Nichols; brothers Calvin Nichols, Joseph Nichols and Lawrence Hienrich; and grandson Kristopher Garnica. Honorary pallbearers were Bob Shaw, Don Shaw, Tyrell Clark, Ron Clark, Theodore Nicholas and Adam Tindell. Memorials to the charity of the donor's choice would be appreciated by the family. A luncheon at the Plains Dance Hall followed services. Converse Funeral Chapel was in charge of the arrangements.
MIKE LYKINS
Funeral services for Mike Lykins, 27, of Casper were held June 4, 2002 at Glenrock Cemetery. He died May 29, 2002 at Wyoming Medical Center in Casper. Mr. Lykins was born on July 4, 1974, in Springfield, Ohio, to James L. Lykins and Mary A. Day. He attended schools in Glenrock and has lived in the Glenrock and Casper areas for the majority of his life. Mr. Lykins worked various jobs and had a passion for the outdoors. He spent his time fishing, camping and being with his three girls, often reading to them. He liked animals and spending time with his dog, J.R. Mr. Lykins is survived by his mother, Mary Clyde of Douglas; daughters Kendale, Kaitlin and Kaylee of Casper; sister Angie Bastida of Worland; brother Jim Lykins of Casper; numerous aunts and uncles in Ohio; grandmothers Betty Day of Ohio and Laura May Lykins of Laytham, Ohio; two nieces; one nephew; and several cousins. He was preceded in death by his father, James Lykins; grandfathers Andrew Day and Harold Lykins; and brother Joseph Lykins. Memorials can be made to Blue Envelope Health Fund, P.O. Box 2177, Casper 82602. Arrangements were made by Memorial Chapel Funeral Home and Crematory ofCasper.
TERRY LEE RAINEY
Funeral services for lifetime Glenrock resident Terry Lee Rainey, 48, will be conducted at 2 p.m. June 5, 2002 at the Glenrock Middle School auditorium. Fr. Tom Johnson of St. Mark's Episcopal Church of Casper will officiate. Interment will follow at the Glenrock cemetery. Mr. Rainey died May 31, 2002 in his home following a sudden heart attack. He was born Nov. 25, 1953, at Natrona County hospital to Robert L. and Betty L. Rainey. He graduated from Glenrock High School in 1972 and continued his mechanical education at Wyo Tech in Laramie. He later returned to Glenrock and was employed by the Glenrock Garage and Pronghorn Drilling. On Aug. 19, 1978, he married Ann Stewart in Glenrock at the Community Baptist Church. For eight years he was employed at Bear Creek Uranium as an operator, then advanced into supervision. In 1986 he began his employment at Powder River Coal Company as a heavy equipment operator and was soon promoted to a supervising position, later advancing to production manager. His interests included family, friends, hunting, fishing and sports. He was involved with his children's education and athletics, as well as professional sports, He was a real Broncos fan. He is survived by his wife Ann, daughter Tasha and son Reggie, all of Glenrock; parents Bob and Betty Rainey of Casper; sister and brother-in-law Rhonda and Steve Hockaday of Glenrock; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, friends and loved ones. Mr. Rainey was preceded in death by his grandparents and sister-in-law. Memorials may be made to the Glenrock Recreation Center, Box 1884, Glenrock 82637 as per the family's request.
JESSIE BOWMAN ENNIS
Funeral services for Jessie Bowman Ennis, 84, of Douglas were held Tuesday at First Baptist Church in Douglas with Revs. Nathan Ennis and David Nagel officiating. Internment was in Douglas Park Cemetery. Mrs. Ennis died Aug. 2, 2002 at Memorial Hospital of Converse County. She was born Jan. 20, 1918, in a dugout on her parents' homestead near Dwyer. She was the firstborn of six children to Joseph Nathan Bowman Sr. and Elizabeth (Kissel) Bowman. She was reared and educated in a Dwyer rural community, Muddy Springs, through seventh grade, then finished her elementary years in a consolidated school. She attended and graduated high school in Guernsey with a scholarship to Barnes School of Commerce in Denver in 1936. Within three weeks of her completion of training at Barnes, she began working as a federal secretary for the Department of Agriculture's Farmers Home Administration and its subsequent agencies. She retired after 36 with the agencies in Douglas and Wheatland. Mrs. Ennis was born-again in a portable tabernacle of the Assemblies of God Church on Jan. 29, 1941, and baptized in the Holy Spirit on July 4, 1941, at a camp meeting in Wheatland. She married Ralph Ennis Aug. 24, 1949, in Waxahachie, Texas. To this union, three children were born. She was a longtime member of the Assembly of God Church in Wheatland, where she was a beloved Sunday school teacher for many years. Mrs. Ennis enjoyed her family, reading, writing, cooking and recipe books. She was preceded in death by her father and mother; sister Louise Tittle; brother Joseph Nathan Bowman Jr. who was killed on the Day of Infamy in the Philippines; brother George Bowman; grandson Nathan Christopher Ennis; and great-grandson Benjamin Josiah Walters. She is survived by her sister Betty Winkler of Caldwell, Idaho; brother Earl Bowman of Fort Laramie; children Nathan and Kathy Ennis of Black Hawk, S.D., Priscilla and Herb Nagel and Becky and Sterling Heidt, all of Douglas; grandchildren Christopher and Gayla Ennis of Siloam Springs, Ark., Heath Ennis of Black Hawk, Comfort and Justin Rogers of Manitou Springs, Colo., David Nagel of Lakewood, Colo., Jon and Rachel Nagel of Colorado Springs, Colo., Joia Nagel and Jessica and Jason Walters, all of Douglas, Jade Heidt of Cleveland, Tenn., and Dar Heidt of Douglas; great-grandchildren Gage, Belinda and Dustin Ennis, Charlize Rogers, Smith and Zaisy Nagel; numerous nieces and nephews; and her extended family at Michael Manor. Serving as pallbearers were her grandsons, Christopher Ennis, David Nagel, Dar Heidt, Heath Ennis, Jason Walters and Justin Rogers. A memorial to Frank and Lois Maycs, Missionaries to Africa, in care of Converse County Bank, P.O. Box 689, Douglas 82633, would be appreciated by the family. Converse Funeral Chapel was in charge of the arrangements.
ESTHER VIOLA BARTOS
Services for Esther Viola Bartos, 85, of Lusk were held Nov. 23 at the Cicmanec-Pier Funeral Home in Lusk with Pastor Tom Strock officiating. Interment followed at the Lusk Cemetery. Mrs. Bartos passed away Nov. 19, 2002 at Memorial Hospital of Converse County.
She was born Nov. 14, 1917, at Muskrat Canyon south of Manville. She was the youngest of five children born to George and Rena Alexander. She attended various rural schools and graduated from Manville High School in 1934. On April 21, 1934, she married Floyd Bartos in Hot Springs, S.D. They raised three daughters and a son. They lived in Lost Springs for three years and then moved to Keeline in 1937. In 1940, they purchased the George Nelson place and lived there all of their married life. Mrs. Bartos moved to Lusk in 1988 following her husband's death. She loved her life in the country and made a wonderful home for her family and all who visited. She was an excellent cook and was the cook at Keeline School from 1950 until the school closed. She was a great seamstress and made each of her children and grandchildren quilts. She enjoyed the outdoors and walked as much as she could all her life. Mrs. Bartos was a member of the VFW Auxiliary and a charter member of the 5280 Club and was recently honored as a 60-year member of that club. She was a faithful member of the Church of Christ and was involved in the Manville Alumni Association. She is survived by daughters Gwen Longbone and husband Chief of Strasburg, Colo., Verla Etchemendy and husband Prosper of Lost Springs, and Sheryl Jugler and husband Gene of Rock Springs; grandchildren Tami Mikelson and Lester Longbone of Strasburg, Shanale Phipps of Modesto, Calif., Michelle Zimmerman of Harrison, Neb., Mike Etchemendy of Victor, Idaho, Gregg Jugler of Idaho Falls, Idaho, Lyn Jugler of Douglas and Lacee Wadsworth of Rock Springs; great-grandchildren Kyra, Brooke and Kelsey Proulx, Ryan and James Ahrenholtz, Rachel and Nicole Etchemendy, Mackenzie, Tristan, Kirsten, Collin and Andrew Jugler and Alexandra, Abigal and Fletcher Wadsworth; great-great-grandchildren Bryce and Rylee Matthews; brother Alvin Alexander of Torrington; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. She was preceded in death by her husband Floyd in 1988; son Gary in 1968; grandchild Jeffry Jugler; a great-grandson; her parents; and three brothers, Leo, Floyd and Oscar. A memorial has been established in her name for the proposed Lusk hospital project.
DEBORAH DEE ALBERTS
Funeral services for Deborah Dee Alberts, 45, were held Nov. 22 at the Congregational United Church of Christ in Douglas, with Rev. Martin Strom officiating. Private family inurnment was at Douglas Park Cemetery. Ms. Alberts, a lifelong Douglas resident, died Nov. 19, 2002, at Wyoming Medical Center in Casper. She was born Nov. 25, 1956, in Douglas to Henry Eugene "Hank" and Betty Lou (Tiedt) Alberts. She was raised and educated in Douglas. Her working career included many years at Memorial Hospital of Converse County and most recently with the U.S. Forest Service and Thunder Basin Grazing Association. She was an avid animal lover, and will be missed greatly by those animals. She was preceded in death by her father Hank Alberts on Dec. 4, 1999. She is survived by her mother Betty Lou Alberts of Douglas and brother Dale Alberts of Rhinelander, Wis. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be her family and all her many friends. Memorials to Friends of the Animals, P.O. Box 463, Douglas, would be appreciated by the family. Converse Funeral Chapel of Douglas was in charge of the arrangements.
AGNES DOROTHY HENDRICKS HIGGINS
Services for Agnes Dorothy Hendricks Higgins, 87, will be held Nov. 30 at Our Lady of the Assumption Church in Ventura, Calif. Mrs. Higgins died Nov. 20, 2002 in Ventura. She was born April 18, 1915. She grew up with four sisters on their parents' farm in Fulda, Minn. On Oct. 17, 1938, she married Fred Higgins of Casper. They spent the first years of their married life in Casper, and then lived in Arkansas, Illinois and Colorado before settling in Ventura in 1955. The couple raised seven children, Mary Lee, Michael, Kathleen, Thomas, Laura, Andrew and Margaret. In her memoirs, written when she turned 80, Mrs. Higgins wrote, "At the top of the list of my accomplishments is raising my wonderful children . .. . I am also thankful that I had 48 years as a wife." Once her children were in school, Mrs. Higgins began a career with the Ventura County Superintendent of Schools office, retiring in 1977 after 13 years. After retirement, she and her husband spent a year camping and traveling throughout the country. They spent the final six years of their married life in Fred's hometown of Douglas. After Mr. Higgins' death, she returned to Southern California in 1987 to be near her children and grandchildren. In addition to spending time with her family, Mrs. Higgins enjoyed reading and taking long walks. She was a life-long Catholic, and walked to and from daily mass well into her 80s. She instilled in her children a love of the "Three B's," babies, books and beauty of nature. She will be remembered lovingly by those who had the good fortune to know her. She was preceded in death by her husband Fred in 1986; son Tom in 1995; and daughter Mary Lee in 2001. She is survived by her children and their spouses, Mike and Ellen Higgins, Kathleen Nigh, Laura and Jim Krall, Andy and Maricela Higgins, Molly and Bill LaChance and daughter-in-law Phyllis Higgins; 14 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; sisters Ellen Hofmann and husband Charles of Janesville, Minn., and Rita Coale of Houston, Texas; sister-in-law Mary Arthur of Casper and Faye Higgins of Midland, Texas; and cousin Cordell Goode of Pomona, Calif. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Alzheimer's Association.
JOHN TRAVIS ROY
A celebration of the life of John ³Travis² Roy was held Feb. 11 at Wright Town Hall. He left this life on Feb. 7, 2002 at his home, surrounded by his family. His journey began July 12, 1969, in Douglas. He was the son of Arthur and Rhonda Roy of Douglas and Rick and Echo Roy-Klaproth of Shoshoni. In 1991, Travis was united in marriage with Ticy Lynn Hughes of Guernsey, the daughter of Doc and Thede Hughes of Riverton. Travis and Ticy had two sons, Courtland Shane, 10, and Stormy Sky, 7. After graduating from South Dakota School of Mines, Travis and Ticy made their home in Wright where Travis joined the Powder River Coal staff as safety supervisor and safety training coordinator. He was also a volunteer firefighter and certified emergency medical technician. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing, golfing, boating, playing chess, riding four-wheelers, rodeo and spending time with friends. His greatest passion in life was being a father, husband and family man, and he graciously accepted cancer as part of his lifeıs journey. He is survived by his parents; sister Amanda Roy and niece Rayne of Casper; brother Tye and wife Shelly Roy and their children, Hunter and Aaden, of Laurel, Mont.; brother Sean and wife Jennifer Hopkins and their sons Justin and Josh of Mitchell, Neb.; step-siblings of the family home, Patrick, Andrew and Ashley Morgan; brother-in-law Starr and wife Dana Hughes and their children Dallas, Steel and Livie of Douglas; and a long list of friends and extended family. At the familyıs request, no public viewing was held. At a later date, Travisı remains will be placed at the family cabin which he helped build in the mountains he so loved, south of Douglas. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in his honor to Northeast Wyoming Hospice, P.O. Box 3259, Gillette, 82717, or Wright Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 81, Wright, 82732. Converse Funeral Chapel of Douglas handled arrangements.
REX E. GRASS
Funeral services for Rex E. Grass, 49, will be held at 2 p.m. Feb. 12 at Converse Funeral Chapel in Douglas, with Pastor Roy Phillips of Douglas Baptist Church officiating. Interment will be Feb. 13 at Rest Haven Memorial Gardens in Fort Collins. Mr. Grass died Feb. 7, 2002 at Wyoming Medical Center in Casper, of injuries received in an automobile accident south of Glendo. He was born May 11, 1953, in Denver to Samuel P. and Jeanette (Kreig) Grass. During his younger years he lived in Denver, Loveland, Colo., and Fort Collins, graduating from Poudre High School in Fort Collins in 1971. On Jan. 30, 1971, he married Debra A. Niesent in Fort Collins. During his career he was a welder in Hanna for 16 years and in Douglas during the last 10 years. He worked for Powder River Coal as a welder mechanic. Mr. Grass was a member of the Masonic Lodge, Shrine Temple and Douglas Trap Club. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, trap shooting and his favorite dog, Clyde. He is survived by his wife Debbie of Douglas; children Kenny Grass and Brenda Rodriguez, both of Fort Collins; grandsons Trevor and Trey Grass of Fort Collins; and step-grandchildren Cody and Jaynae Rodriguez of Fort Collins. He was preceded in death by his parents. Memorials to the American Cancer Society, PO Box 1207, Casper, 82602, would be appreciated by the family. Converse Funeral Chapel of Douglas is in charge of arrangements. Family and friends may call at the funeral home from 1-2 p.m. Feb. 12. Services for Donald K. Halstead, 76, of Castle Rock, Colo., were held Feb. 10 at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver. Donald K. Halstead
Services for Donald K. Halstead, 76, of Castle Rock, Colo., were held Feb. 10 at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver. He died Feb. 5 at the Brookside Inn at Castle Rock. Mr. Halstead was born Nov. 23, 1926, in Harrisburg, Neb., to Merton Eugene and Margaret Louise (Tjardes) Halstead. He served in the Army. On May 30, 1947, he married Marjorie Lou Imes at St. Frances, Kan. Mr. Halstead retired after 30 years of service as a manager at Safeway. He and his wife owned and operated the Thompson Jewelry Store in Douglas. He enjoyed hunting, golf and the outdoors, but especially loved time spent with his family, children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren Mr. Halstead moved to Castle Rock in 1994 after 25 years in Douglas. He is survived by his wife Marjorie of Castle Rock; daughters Lynn Schmidt and husband Gene of Castle Rock and Joni Gresham and husband Lee of Alpine; son Bryan Halstead of Castle Rock; daughter-in-law Kim Halstead of Maysville, Ky; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by son Eugene Bruce Halstead and brothers Bill, LeRoy, Dale and Eldon Halstead. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Don Halstead Memorial Fund, in care of First Bank of Castle Rock, 120 S. Wilcox Street, Castle Rock, Colo., 80104.
JENNIE 'FREDA' ROBINSON
Funeral services for Jennie 'Freda' Robinson, 89, will be held at 10 a.m. April 10 at the First Baptist Church in Douglas with Pastor Frank Wiederrecht officiating. Interment will be in the Douglas Park Cemetery.
Mrs. Robinson died April 7 at Michael Manor in Douglas.
She was born Jan. 17, 1914, in Hyannis, Neb., the daughter of Fred and Lola (Gedney) Roediger. She was reared and educated in Glendo, graduating valedictorian in 1932 at Glendo High School. She was married to Loyd William Nance on Sept. 3, 1932, in Hot Springs, S.D. They lived in the Shawnee area working at the Platte Valley Ranch. They moved to Douglas, and Freda worked at the seed house and Cormiers Trading Post. Lloyd died Dec. 14, 1942, and Freda and their two boys continued living in Douglas. She married James Harvey Robinson Aug. 27, 1945, in Casper. They resided in the Douglas area, working at the Hildebrand Ranch. They moved into Douglas, where she enjoyed doing china painting, flowers, gardening, cooking, baking and taking care of other people. She became a resident of the McComb Retirement Center Aug. 31, 2002, and then moved to Michael Manor March 19, 2003. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, teaching Sunday School and holding many positions in the church; Farm Bureau; a Cub Scout and Girl Scout leader; and the Search and Rescue Girls, a prayer group. She was a lifetime member of the Wyoming Pioneer Association. She is survived by three children, Fred Nance of Glendo, Jess Nance of Sheridan and Lynda Taylor of Douglas; two sisters, Margaret Meyer of Douglas and Elizabeth Carson of Casper; eight grandchildren; and was loved by her great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her first husband, Lloyd; her second husband, Jim, on July 7, 1997; two sisters, Ruth Speyer and Edna Langston; and brother, Robert Roediger. Serving as pallbearers will be Kevin Taylor, Jeff Taylor, Paul Taylor, Jan Nance, Gary Nance, Justin Nance, Bill Morvee and Steve Werth. Serving as honorary pallbearers will be all of her family and her beloved friends. A memorial to the First Baptist Church Building Fund and the Youth Fund or to the choice of the donor would be appreciated by the family. The Gorman Funeral Home-Converse Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. Family and friends may call at the funeral home from 10 a.m.-7 p.m. April 9.
