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Irma Harris Reed Fausset
THERMOPOLIS — Irma Harris Reed Fausset died July 10, 2007 at Washakie Medical Center in Worland.
Irma was born May 13, 1921 to Isaac and Dora Belle (Guffey) Harris near Lucerne. She attended country grade schools and graduated from Thermopolis High School.
She married Clifford Reed in 1959. They later divorced.
In 1971 she married H.W. “Honk” Fausset and moved to a ranch near Worland. Irma’s interests included raising cattle, loving animals, and music. She was the author of several published poems and songs including “It’s Wyoming”.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Honk; sister, Sue Spence Sarles; niece, Sharon Wagner Dewey; and her parents.
Irma is survived by her son, Jason Wagner of the family ranch; three stepdaughters, Phyllis Glanz of Worland, Loretta Brown of Riverton, and Jeanne Frank of Shoshoni; and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services for Mrs. Fausset will be held at Monument Hill Cemetery in Thermopolis on Monday, July 16, 2007 at 10 a.m. Dr. Steve Tharp of Worland will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the New Hope Humane Society in Worland, WY. (700 Fifteen Mile Road, Worland, WY 82401).
Mortimore Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Steve A. Ehli
THERMOPOLIS — Long-time merchant, Steve A. Ehli, 95, passed away Wednesday, July 11, 2007 at Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital following a long illness.
Steve was born November 6, 1911 in Dickinson, N.D., the son of Anton and Anna (Paul) Ehli. He grew up in Dickinson, Laurel, Lovell and Billings.
On May 28, 1938, he married Josephine A. Holtz in Billings. The couple moved to Thermopolis in 1940 and bought a shoe repair shop. In 1954 it became a shoe and leather goods retail store. Steve was in business for 29 years.
Joining the Thermopolis Volunteer Fire Department in 1942 he served as chief from 1960 to 1971. Governor Mike Sullivan also awarded him volunteer of the year in 1992 for 50 years of service and Feb. 28 was proclaimed Steve Ehli Day in the State of Wyoming.
Steve was instrumental in the establishment of the Wyoming State Volunteers Fireman Pension Fund. He was a member of St. Francis Catholic Church. He enjoyed woodworking, hunting and fishing.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and a sister.
Survivors include his wife, Josie of Thermopolis; daughter, Sharon Rey of Dubois; two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral Mass will be held Friday morning, 10 a.m. at St. Francis Catholic Church with Father Hugo Blotsky officiating. Rosary will be recited Thursday evening at 7 p.m. at the church.
Memorials may be made to a charity of your choice. Cremation has taken place.
Mortimore Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Mary Robertson Streett
WORLAND — Mary Robertson Streett, former Worland resident died on Dec. 3, 2006 at Idaho Falls, Idaho at age 92.
She was born on July 8, 1914 at Ravalli, Mont., to George and Olga Robertson. Mary moved to Worland as a child and attended school in Worland, graduating from Washakie County High School in 1932.
She married Donald D. Streett on July 5, 1934 in Worland. The couple then lived in Worland until retiring and moving to Hemet, Calif. in 1970. Before retiring, Mary had worked as a private secretary at Texas Gulf Sulphur north of Worland.
Mary was a member of the United Methodist Church in Worland and the Pilgrim Congregational Church in Hemet. She was a member of the P.E.O. Sisterhood of which she was a Past State President in Wyoming, the Order of the Eastern Star, and the Arroyo Fairways Activity Club.
Her hobbies included golfing, reading, crafts, and traveling.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Donald Streett, her brothers Jack, Jim, and Bill Robertson, and by her sister Eva Mae Cottrell.
Mary is survived by her son Donald (Pat) Streett of Idaho Falls, Ida.; her daughter Roberta (Gary) Shafer of Hemet, Calif.; a brother Harry (Jackie) Robertson of Payson, Ariz.; her sister Helen (Darrell) Smith of Ashburn, Va., and by six grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
Cremation has taken place and the ashes will be buried during a graveside memorial service at Riverview Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Worland on July 16, 2007 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Grover Briggs officiating. The family will then hold a picnic at the Rotary Shelter in Sanders Park starting at 11:45 a.m.
Veile Mortuary is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Daniel Lucero
WORLAND — Daniel Lucero of Worland died at his home on July 11, 2007 at age 81. He was born on Aug. 25, 1925 at Rawlins the son of Albino and Paulita (Trujillo) Lucero.
He grew up in Rawlins and graduated from Rawlins High School in 1944. Dan then started a career in the oil pipeline business with Ohio Oil Co. He was called into action during World War II, serving in the U. S. Army in Europe. Following his discharge he returned to Rawlins to work for Ohio Oil Co. (now Marathon).
In 1950 the U.S. Army recalled him during the Korean Conflict. After that service time, he returned to Wyoming to work for Ohio Oil in late 1951. In 1974 he took a transfer to Powell and then to Worland in 1975. He retired from Marathon Oil Co. in 1985 after working for them for thirty-nine and one-half years.
Dan met his wife, Belen Fabela, in Worland and they got married on April 18, 1975 in Worland.
Dan enjoyed golfing, was an avid fan of the Denver Broncos, and liked to fish whenever he could. He liked working in his yard, and to play the piano and the accordion. He also enjoyed doing word puzzles, collecting rare coins, and going to coffee with his friends.
He was a devoted Christian. He enjoyed listening to radio bible programs and read five or six chapters of the Bible daily. Dan was a member of St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Worland, and he was a life member of the V.F.W.
He was preceded in death by his parents, a son Steven Lucero, and his brother Arch Lucero.
Dan is survived by his wife Belen Lucero of Worland; his sons Michael Lucero of Las Vegas, Nev., and Greg (Leslie) Horner of Bend, Ore.; and by his daughter Janet Chilton of Raleigh, S.C.
An evening prayer service and visitation will be held Monday at 7 p.m. at the Church of God of Prophecy. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, July 17 at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church. Rite of Committal will follow at Riverview Memorial Gardens Cemetery with military honors provided by the American Legion and V.F.W. Posts.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society in care of Connie Bowers at 316 South 21st Street – Worland, WY, 82401.
Veile Mortuary is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Ernest “Tex” Wolfley
Ernest “Tex” Wolfley, 64 of Freedom, passed away on Wednesday evening Feb. 25, 2009 at EIRMC due to long time illness. He was surrounded by his family. Tex was born in Afton, on Sept. 15, 1944 to Ernest and Wanda Wolfley. He spent his early childhood years in Turnerville, Bedford and Thayne before moving to Freedom. He attended the Star Valley Schools. Tex spent his youth working on farms and ranches. In the early 1960’s he started working at the Star Valley Swiss Cheese Factory in Thayne. Tex met the love of his life Dalene Clark of Smoot in May of 1964 and they were married on May 24, 1965. Their union was later solemnized in the Idaho Falls Temple. He was a member of the Freedom LDS Ward where he had served as a home teacher. Tex worked hard his adult life ranching, farming or working at the cheese factory. Tex and Dalene were blessed with six wonderful children. They were Tex’s pride and joy. You would always see him taking his kids with him to work. They learned at a young age the meaning of hard work. Tex loved the outdoors. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. His family and friends have very fond and special memories of all the hunting and fishing trips. The family would love to get together for a fish fry and dads dutch oven potatoes after a big fishing trip. Tex was a great example of hard work, courage and strength. He loved life and time spent with his family & friends. He is survived by his loving wife of 43 years, Dalene; children: Sherri (DeeLon) Merritt, of Bedford; Jason (Tracy) Wolfley, of Thayne; Amy (Nick) Cano, of Rigby, Idaho; Lance Wolfley, of Weston, Idaho; Greg Wolfley of Idaho Falls; 16 Grandchildren, one grandson-in-law, and one great granddaughter. Also surviving are brothers, Rex (Marsha) Wolfley, of Freedom; Bob (Phyllis) Wolfley, of Kuna, Idaho; Tony (Jana Lee) Wolfley, of Thayne; and two sisters, Margaret (Orson) Brierley, of Afton; and Roselie (ElRay) Eggleston, of Thayne. He was preceded in death by his son, Ryan; and his parents Funeral services for Tex were held on Monday, March 2, 2009 in Freedom. Burial took place at the Freedom Cemetery.
Matthew Jay Yenko
Matthew Jay Yenko passed away on March 3, 2009 after a brief illness. Born on July 3, 1972 in Afton, Matt moved to Omak, Wash., in 1979, and later graduated from Omak High School in 1990. He later served as a volunteer for several years at East Omak Elementary, before moving to Idaho in 2006. Matt drew great enjoyment from any activity that required researching and organizing the obscure. He was an avid genealogist, and always amazed his family and friends with his ability to remember facts, dates, names, and places. He also shared his hobby of antique collecting with his mother, Shirley Yenko.
While Matt often found it awkward and uncomfortable to interact with strangers or in social situations due to Asperger syndrome, he nonetheless was always a doting uncle to his niece and nephews.
Matt is survived by his mother Shirley Yenko, Meridian Idaho, his brother Scott (Melissa) Yenko and their children Sophie and Daniel, Meridian Idaho, and his sister Toni (Brent) Wheeler, and their son Gavin, Nampa Idaho. He was preceded in death by his father David F. Yenko, Omak Wash., and his grandmother Ada Holt, Freedom. Memorial contributions may be given to the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 11454, Alexandria, Va., 22312. Funeral services were held Friday, March 6, 2009 in Meridian, Idaho.
Linda Miles Call
Linda Lee Miles Call, 65, passed away March 6, 2009 in South Jordan, Utah. She was born Sept. 8, 1943 in Afton to O’Niel “Bus” and Rhea Roberts Miles. She married Richard A. Call on March 1, 1975 in Afton. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake LDS Temple on Aug. 12, 1977. She was born and raised in Afton and worked in the family business, always lending her numerous talents with fun and enthusiasm. During her adult life she went to Brigham Young University to study genealogy. Later, she married Richard, and became a mother in 1979. They left the valley in 1981 to pursue educational opportunities, and they lived in several places until they settled in Sandy and then South Jordan, Utah. There she served in many church callings in various capacities and developed close friendships. Her family was her life. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister. Her greatest joy came from spending time with her family, and especially her three grandchildren. She spent countless hours serving, teaching and challenging those around her to be at their best. She always saw the best in people and had a wonderful gift of bringing it out of them. Next to her family came her love and service to her fellow man. As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, she lived faithfully what she believed. Putting others before herself, she was the friend and neighbor that everyone hoped for. She continually gave of herself to make other’s burdens lighter even when her own trials were often difficult to bear. Even though her health failed her, she endured faithfully to the end. Throughout her life, Linda struggled with many health issues but always looked at the blessings that she was given. As a testament of her devotion to her Heavenly Father, she accepted whatever trial was placed upon her and taught the rest of us what true discipleship is all about. She is survived by her husband, Richard; son, Dan (Angie); grandchildren, Josh, Natalie and Kaylee Call; mother, Rhea Miles; sisters, Sherlene (Sam) Moss, Jill Hillyard, Connie (Marlowe) Scherbel, Venice (Larry) Lancaster; and brother-in-law, Grady Creamer. She was preceded in death by her father, Bus; and sister, Tanna Creamer. Funeral services are being held Thursday, March 12, 2009, at noon at the Afton Third Ward Chapel, with a viewing from 10:30-11:45 a.m. Interment will be in the Afton Cemetery.
Mel & Mitsi Lyn Roberts Pearson
Mitzi Lyn Roberts Pearson was born on Feb. 3, 1955 in Afton. She was the daughter of the late Ivan and Leora Roberts. Mitzi passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2009 in Bountiful, Utah. Growing up, Mitzi loved swinging and climbing trees in her backyard, and working in her dad’s grocery store. She enjoyed playing softball, dancing on the drill team and skiing with her Star Valley High School Ski Club. She had a great love for animals and enjoyed singing, playing the piano, drawing and playing with children.
Throughout her life, Mitzi had many passions and talents, including sewing, music, art and athletics. She had the ability to make friends and had a great sense of humor. But most of all, she loved her children, husband and the gospel. She was active in the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many positions in the music, primary and young women’s organizations. Mitzi served as the ward choir director and ward organist for over 13 years. She had a strong testimony of the gospel and a deep relationship with her Heavenly Father. She believed in eternal families and looked forward to being reunited with them one day. Mitzi was preceded in death by her parents and parents-in-law.
She is survived by her husband, Melvin; daughter, Monica; sons, James; Clint (Christmas); Brandon (Christie); and Bryant (currently serving a mission in the Nashville, Tennessee Mission); sisters, Eldona (Jerry Call); Pat (Brent Wadsworth); and brother, Jerry Lee (Judy) Roberts; and five grandchildren.
Funeral services were held on Friday, March 13, 2009 in Bountiful, Utah. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donating to the Perpetual Education Fund of the LDS Church.
Donna Astle
Graveside services for Donna Astle were held on Monday, March 9, 2009 in the Bedford Cemetery. Donna was born and raised in Ogden, Utah. She loved to associate with people, especially family members, and visit places across the country in travels with her husband. She loved to do handcrafts, which is gave away as presents. She acquired many friends in her travels with her husband and their military travels. She was preceded in death by her mother and father. She leaves behind her sisters, Betty and Beverly, along with her husband, Jim, and son, Kevin, and two grandsons, J.D. Mortin and Gauge Astle.
Jody Ellis
Memorial services for Jody Ellis, the daughter of Ross and Kayleen Dana) will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2009 at noon in the Schwab Funeral Chapel in Thayne. Visitation will take place from 11-11:50 a.m. prior to the services. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Turning Point in Jody’s memory.
Eileen Dayton Larson
Eileen Dayton Larson, 57, passed away at her home on March 13, 2009 after a long and valiant battle with cancer. Eileen was born May 12, 1951, to Venice Dayton Rucker and Russell G (Bud) Dayton and was the first child born to this union which included two younger sisters. Eileen grew up in Cokeville and graduated from Cokeville High in 1969 where she was a cheerleader and active in many school activities. She married her high school sweetheart, Stanley Glenn Larson, in 1970, after graduating from Milady College of Beauty in Rexburg, Idaho. After a short stint running her own Beauty Salon, she left to help on the Ranch, where she pursued the life she loved. After nearly 20 years they sold the ranch in Cokeville and purchased one in Torrington where they moved with their family. While there, Eileen, worked at Torrington Livestock Auction along with her beloved ranching. In recent years they returned to Cokeville. Eileen was quiet; a woman of few words who never spoke ill of others and was among the kindest people on earth. She loved being a mother and used the perfect mix of love and logic to raise her children. She rarely raised her voice but when she did it was at stubborn animal or machine and never at others. She was a hard worker who loved working the ranch but never let that compromise having a warm family life. Riding horses was one of her favorite pastimes and passions. Eileen fought cancer with the same quiet strength and determination that she used in all aspects of her life. Her granddaughters are the light of her life and made the fight worth it. She beamed with pride at the thought of them and never missed an opportunity to tell others about them. We will miss her quiet yet powerful influence in our lives. Eileen is survived by her husband of 38 years, Stanley Glenn Larson; son, Gerry (Tracy) Larson; daughters, Heather (Andy) Wilkins; and Hilary Larson; mother, Venice Rucker; father, Bud Dayton; step-mother Verdi Dayton; granddaughters, Dally, Kenzie, and Addisyn Wilkins; sisters, Rebecca (John) Petersen; Jill (Neal) Black; Hollie (Jim) Watterson; Sivi (Wayne) Harmon; and Teri (Shane) Veihweg; along with and many other dear friends and family members. At Eileen’s request, a “short” memorial services was held at Mathews Mortuary in Montpelier on Wednesday, March 18, 2009.
Shirley Jenkins Merritt
Our loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend, Shirley Jenkins Merritt, passed away on Friday, March 13, 2009 with her family surrounding her. She was born on Nov. 7, 1932 in Afton a daughter of Orrin Milton Jenkins and Velera Orene Allred Hickman. Shirley married Rodney Merritt on Aug. 21, 1950 in the Logan LDS Temple. He preceded her in death September 2001. Shirley graduated from Weber State College and then went to Utah State University and received her master’s degree. She retired from Box Elder School District as an educator. She was a member of the LDS church serving in various callings. Shirley also was a member of AAUW, Quilting Guild, and the Book Club. Shirley loved to travel and be with her family. Surviving are her four children, Kevin (Rebecca) Merritt, Salt Lake City; Kathy (Mike) Lewis, DeBary, Florida; Patti Sue (Leland) Halcomb, Galva, Illinois; Lucinda (Dale) Lichfield, Brigham City; 14 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren; two brothers, Boyd Jenkins, Salt Lake City; Ross Jenkins, Meridian, Idaho. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, Rodney, two sons, Dennis and David, and one grandson, Justin Lichfield. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 21, 2009, at 11 a.m. at the Brigham City 11th Ward Chapel, 506 South 200 East, Brigham City, Utah. A viewing will be held on Friday, March 20, from 6-8 p.m. and on Saturday at the church from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Interment will be in the Brigham City Cemetery.
Jerry St George
Gerald “Jerry” W. St. George passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009 after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was born on Oct. 13, 1940 to Fred and Tillie St. George in Yakima, Wash. Jerry served in the United States Army for three years and was honorably discharged on Aug. 10, 1961. He was married in 1962 and from that union had three children. In 1991 he married Bea Hickman in Yakima, Wash., where they resided in Selah until moving to the Star Valley area in 2003. Jerry worked as a police officer in the Seattle North precinct, retiring in 1983. He also worked in security for CWI Security in Yakima until 1998. He worked as an armored car dispatch until 1996 then worked as a federal guard in Yakima until 1997. From 1997 through 2003 Jerry worked court security for the U.S. Marshal Service. Jerry enjoyed fishing, friends and family as well as travel. He is survived by his wife, Bea, of Fairview; son Doug of Spokane; daughter Pam Pieker of Montana; and son, David. He is also survived by his stepdaughter, Pam Stafford of Buffalo, Minn.; stepson Erick Narragon of Atwater, Minn.; and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, aunts, uncles and stepson.
Virginia Boyack Bagley
Virginia Boyack Bagley, age 82, beloved wife, mother and grandmother, passed away on Sat., March 14, 2009 in Afton, following a long battle with cancer. Born July 23, 1926 in Lovell, to Archie R. and Hazel Noble Boyack, Virginia was the second of three children, aptly nicknamed “Sunshine” by her mother. In her junior year of high school the family relocated to Cheyenne and it was here she met Dean Bagley from Etna. Following high school Virginia entered L.D.S. Hospital School of Nursing in Salt Lake City, where she graduated with an R.N. degree, continuing on to finish her B.S. at the University of Utah. Eight years after their first meeting, Virginia was sealed to Dean Burton Bagley October 3, 1949 in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. Virginia was the mother of eight children, one of whom died in infancy, and she dedicated her time and talents to raising her family. Lifelong education was a priority in the home, and she set the example with ongoing classes to update nursing skills, extensive travel and reading good literature. Her other passion was music. Blessed with a beautiful singing voice, she participated in choirs wherever she lived. Virginia and Dean were always open to new experiences, which led to re-locations to the Boston area; Arizona; overseas to both Iran and Saudi Arabia; then back to Utah, eventually retiring in Afton. They witnessed Iran’s revolution firsthand, and were forced to leave Saudi Arabia when Dean was arrested, incarcerated and deported as a member of the LDS church branch leadership. As Relief Society president, Virginia felt she missed a unique experience in a Saudi jail because she was stateside at the time. She earned her scuba certification at the age of 58, completing qualifying dives in the Red Sea. It was that same sense of adventure and desire to serve that led Dean and Virginia to fill six full-time mission, which included proselytizing in Colombia and Chile; teaching English in China, providing humanitarian aid in Russia; followed by missions in Slovenia and New Jersey. Virginia was in constant demand as a superb cook and gracious hostess to the young missionaries in each area. In addition to their service they traveled the world together. Witnessing the struggles of so many, in dozens of countries, left Virginia with a deep sense of gratitude for her blessings as a U.S. citizen and member of the church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Virginia joins her parents; her sister, Elnora Gwynn; and son, Dean Boyack Bagley. She is survived by her loved husband of 59 years; her brother, Robert Boyack; and her children, Linda Bagley, Fairfield, Calif.; Patricia Wright, Alamo, Calif.,; Jeanmarie Bagley, Graz, Austria; Alan Bagley (Gina), Tustin, Calif.; Bree Dayley (Barry), Afton; Brian Bagley (Diana), St. George, Utah; and Chad Bagley (Liz), Shanghai, China, as well as 21 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held at the Afton Wyoming Stake Center on March 18, 2009. Interment was in the Fairview, Cemetery.
William Donaldson “Bill” Croft
William Donaldson “Bill” Croft passed away Monday, March 2 at his home in St. George. He was buried March 12 in the Freedom Cemetery. Bill was born June 28, 1915 in Fairview, the son of Henry and Marion Croft. He grew up in Fairview until the family moved to Freedom in 1927. He married Beatrice Mary (Bea) Luthi on Sept. 13, 1941 in Idaho Falls. Their union was solemnized in the Logan LDS Temple on March 18, 1942. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and had a strong testimony of the gospel. His last calling was as High Priest Leader. Some of Bill’s happiest times were spent working on his farm raising hay, grain and cattle. He also drove school bus, worked in Croft’s store, cut grain in the fall, and logged during the summer. During World War II, he served in the Army from March 1942 until the war in Europe ended in 1945. He was stationed in Algiers, Sicily and Italy. In his youth, Bill was quite an athlete, playing basketball and baseball, and later enjoyed snowmobiling and camping. He loved his family and friends and dedicated his life to caring for them. Bill and Bea lived in Freedom until retirement, then moved to Wellsville, Utah where they resided for about 10 years, and then to St. George, where Bea still resides. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, his brothers Earl, Ed, Dee, and Joel, and sisters Rae Jensen, Marion (Bird) Hillstead, Mary Barker, and Helen Rang, and his son Alma. He is survived by his loving wife of 68 years, Bea; by his daughters and their husbands Connie and Roger Christensen; Jana and Duane Pounder; Teina and Richard Moore; and Julie and Brad Ford. He is also survived by his grandchildren, Kristen (Scott) Andrew; Paul (Jodi) Christensen; Britney Christensen; Cole (Becky) Christensen; Taylor (Laura) Woodger; Madison Moore; Hunter Moore; Connor Moore; Parker Ford; and Alexis Ford; and great grandchildren, Tayler Kay Andrew; Mitchell Andrew and Jaxon Christensen. Also surviving are: sisters-in-law, Beulah (Ed) Croft; and May (Dee) Croft. He is also survived by Alta and Clyde Wolfley; Leora (Clyde) Rainey; and Dale Luthi.
Jody Lynn Ellis
Jody Lynn Ellis was born August 12, 1963 at Star Valley Hospital to Leonard and Kayleen Ellis. On that blessed Monday parents, relatives and big sister Trenda, were all ecstatic to meet the new 7lb 3 oz baby girl. She grew up in Woods Cross, Utah and after a while the family moved to Arizona where a baby brother and sister were added to the family. During this time Jody showed an immense love for her siblings and all of the family pets. Jody as a little girl loved to sing to her Aunt Kathy who just knew she was going to be a famous singer someday! About the time Jody was nine her parents parted ways and her mother, Kayleen, moved the family of five to her own hometown, Star Valley. It was here that Kayleen met and married Jody’s new step-dad, Ross Dana. Jody by now was focusing on her love and skill of working with horses. She and her mother’s horse, Shamey, were highly involved in 4-H and showing in multiple events at the Lincoln County Fair. Together they worked hard and accumulated several ribbons and awards through the years. One of her fondest memories was beating her Aunt Kathy in a Halter Class one year. Jody graduated from Star Valley High School in 1981. She then found work in Bondurant are doing seismographing and later transferred to Eagle Butte, S.D. It was there that Jody’s oldest daughter, Ember Lynn Dana was born. Then another daughter, Mandy Jasperson, was born in Salt Lake City, Utah. Then came the boys, Dylan and Rusty ChasingHawk, who were born in Eagle Butte, S.D. and Kermit (Kye) Ellis, who was born in Rapid City, S.D. Jody dearly loved her children and wanted nothing more than for them to be happy and live happy lives. Jody left this earth on Feb. 18, 2009 and will always be in our hearts, thoughts and prayers. She’s survived by her father, Leonard Ellis (Oracle, Ariz.), her mother and step-father, Kayleen and Ross Dana (Thayne), her daughters; Ember Dana (Buffalo) and Mandy Jasperson (Gillette), her sons; Dylan ChasingHawk (Timberlake, S.D.), Rusty ChasingHawk (Pierre, S.D.) and Kermit (Kye) Ellis (Pierre, S.D.), grandchildren; Dyson Van Dana and Tehya Spring Bagaso (Buffalo), brother Stan “Karla” Ellis (Duncan, Ariz.), sisters; Trinda Brown (Tuscan, Ariz.) and Michelle Dana (Tooele, Utah), several aunts, uncles and cousins. She was preceded in death by bother her maternal and paternal grandparents.
Rachel Anderson Scherbel
Rachel Anderson Scherbel, 89, passed away Monday, March 23, 2009, at her home in Big Piney, Wyoming. She had been valiantly struggling with congestive heart failure and other ancillary problems for several years. Rachel was born in Tooele City, Utah on March 14, 1920, at the home of her Grandparents Benjamin and Barbara Bowen. Her father, Norman Stillwell Anderson, had died from the flu epidemic the month before Rachel was born. She went to Tooele Central Elementary School, where her mother, Martha Bowen Anderson, taught. She went to Tooele Jr. High and also to Tooele High School where she was involved in band, dance, orchestra, concert band, typing and shorthand. Rachel liked going to Lagoon and Saltair, camping at Yellowstone Park, roller skating on the sidewalks, tennis, swimming, sleigh riding, skiing and reading. Education was very important in her family, and it was her mother’s desire that her children should be educated so that they could accomplish whatever they wanted to in this life. Rachel received her Bachelor’s Degree from Utah State and her Master’s Degree in Nutrition from Iowa State University. She taught at Cornell University, University of Vermont, and also at University of Utah. At the time Rachel received her Master’s Degree, her brother received his M.D. and her mother received her Bachelor’s Degree. Rachel married Paul Neslen Scherbel on the 26th of June 1946 in the Salt Lake Temple. They moved to Big Piney, Wyoming, where they have resided for 63 years. She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints where she served the youth of the church in many different callings. She taught early morning seminary for 18 years. Rachel had a special gift for teaching and giving unconditional love to everyone. She emphasized good qualities and de-emphasized bad ones. As far as she could see there was no limit to what anyone could achieve if they had a strong desire and were willing to put forth the effort necessary to accomplish the righteous desires of their heart. Rachel is survived by her husband, Paul Neslen Scherbel and her four children; Paul A. (Geri) of Afton, Wyoming; Annette (Bob) Priddis of Big Piney, Wyoming; Scott (Elsa) of Big Piney, Wyoming; and Marlowe (Connie) of Afton, Wyoming. She has 32 grandchildren and 42 great grandchildren. She is enjoying a spiritual reunion with her father whom she had never met, her loving mother, her brother Dr. Norman Stillwell Anderson, and her sister Emma who died at age 13 of rheumatic fever. Her life will be celebrated at funeral services to be held Thursday, March 26 at 1 p.m. at the Big Piney LDS Church in Big Piney, Wyoming. Preceding the funeral will be a viewing and a chance to meet with her family from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that donations be made to “Friends of Scouting” in care of Keith Palmer. P.O. Box 715, Big Piney, Wyoming 83113.
Elaine Anglesey Hyde
Elaine Anglesey Hyde died March 22, 2009 at her home in Auburn. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 25, 2009 at the Meadows Ward Church with internment at the Auburn Cemetery.
She was born April 1, 1936 in Afton to Richard Ivan and Emma Estella Anglesey. She married the love of her life, Clealon D. Hyde on March 10, 1953 in Idaho Falls, Idaho. They have had a good life together and have enjoyed doing lots of things together. In the past few years, they were inseparable. She wanted to spend every minute with her sweetheart. On November 22, 2008, they were sealed for time and all eternity in the Idaho Falls Temple. She and Clealon have lived many different places through their lives together. In 1959, they bought the farm on which they still lived at the time of her passing. She spent many hours working on the farm along with her family. These were rough times, but many great memories were made. She worked other jobs away from home besides helping on the farm. She worked at the Golden Spur Cafe for nearly a year before they were married, helped Brog and Hemmert’s put out their Christmas display of toys in 1952, and Fred’s Cafe for approximately one month. She worked part-time at Star Valley Creamery, made spud nuts for Robert’s Market and worked at Maverik Corporate Office where she retired from after 23 years in 1996. She worked hard and did her bet at everything she did. She loved to go camping with her family. Her favorite place to go was Boulder Lake. She looked forward to the trip each year. She was a member of the LDS Church where she held several positions over the years, including counselor in the Relief Society, Primary president, Primary teacher, and visiting teacher. She loved these callings and looked at them as rewarding experiences. She loved to do handy work in which her family was all proud of. She was very good at it and made sure that all of her children and grandchildren had an afghan made by her loving and gentle hands. She loved her family very much and her greatest joy was to see her family happy and to have them come to visit. She was loved and respected by those who knew her. She will be deeply missed by those who knew and love her. She is survived by her husband Clealon and four daughters, Connie (Kirk) Merritt, Auburn; Jeri (Kirby) Luthi, Freedom; Lori McReynolds, Afton; Dianne (Len) Merritt, Smoot; 13 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren; sisters, Virginia Blair, Jackson Hole; Ione Potter, Alpine; brother, Garie Anglesey, Auburn.
Andrew Robert Aagard
Funeral services for Andrew Robert Aagard were held on Tuesday, March 31, 2009 in the Meadows LDS Ward Chapel.
Martice Hancock
Martice Hancock was born April 24, 1942 and died April 2, 2009. There is simply not enough ink, words, or paper to write on to sum our mother up. Truest love and wife. Our mother, our mom, our nana. Confidant and friend. Pillar to her family and all she claimed as her family. A woman, who truly stands alone in beauty, inside and out; in faith, in which she made a way of life. Instilling it deeply into her children's hearts; in love, truly displaying what unconditional love was, and there is so much more. She is survived by her soul mate and husband of 37 years, her five children, six grandchildren, and ten great-grandchildren. But really, everyone who she took under her loving wings and made her own. If you knew her you loved her and felt her love for you like a radiant heat. She could heal our wounds and dry our tears. She was the listening ear, the voice of reason, with the most amazing gift to tell us the right thing at the right time. There's not one of us who did not receive one of her beautiful cards or letters. We will always remember her black and white check apron, her uniform for feeding the masses. It always brought her such joy, us as well. What she will most be remembered for is that she was a woman of faith. As one of Jehovah's Witnesses for 47 years she shared those beliefs and convictions with all whom she met. No one can fill those shoes and we all know it. And to those who did not know our mother this might sound too good to be true, but, it is simply the person she was, why she loved, and why she will be missed. Memorial service will be held at the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Grover on Saturday, April 11, 2009 at 3 p.m.
