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Royal Jensen Bischoff
Dec. 1, 1913 - Sept. 5, 2003
Royal, Jensen Bischoff died Sept. 5, 2003. Mr. Bischoff was born on Dec. 1, 1913, In Lovell, the youngest child born to Robert John Bischoff and Rose Ann Jensen. He was born in the Benchview Farm home, outside of Lovell, and enjoyed the country and being outside, a trait that lasted almost 90 years.
When he was five years old, his beloved mother Rose Ann died in the flu epidemic.
Royal enjoyed a passion for sports of all kinds, but his love during his growing years was with the roundball. He excelled in basketball and was all-state in this sport during his high school years. After his graduation he went to Brigham Young University with the intention of playing basketball; when that didn`t materialize, he packed up his ball and came home to be around his cheerleader and high school sweetheart, Ruth Allphin.
On June 11, 1936, Royal and Ruth Allphin were sealed in the Salt Lake LDS Temple, and moved back to Lovell. They first lived in Deaver and farmed with Burns McLemore on what Ruth claimed was Rattlesnake Flats. They later moved to the Lovell area and farmed and lived in the "Old Dobie," a one room adobe house where most people saw Royal as he nursed his famous corn on the corner. During this time he drove truck and did whatever it took to get him closer to his own farm and love of life.
He was called into the service of his country and left Ruth with their three boys. He received his honorable discharge and returned to the Lovell area, picked up his family from the town and purchased a farm on the east part of Lovell in the Sunlight district. The farm was mostly sagebrush and a small log house on it which Ruth promptly turned into a home.
Royal and Ruth sold their farm and purchased the place close to his own heart, Benchview Farm, from his sister and her husband when they retired and moved to town. He loved to irrigate and was a master at the job. He went on an LDS mission with his wife to Paris, Tenn., and thus completed the circle of his own brothers and sisters as each one of them honored their parents by serving a mission.
He had a passion for fishing. One of his self-appointed callings while living on the farm was to catch and fillet enough for the entire Second Ward each fall; of course this was after elk season had closed. Royal and Ruth always had an open house for the friends of their family as they came to enjoy the outdoors.
He is survived by his three sons, Gary (Dolores), Kenneth (Maris) and Michael (Sylvia); and his three daughters, Karen (Ray), Margaret (Dennis) and Janet (Blaine); and many grandchildren.
Charles Fredrick Keele
Sept. 29, 1916 – Nov. 18, 2003
Charles Fredrick Keele, 87, died Tuesday, November 18, 2003, at New Horizons Care Center in Lovell after a lengthy illness.
Mr. Keele was born September 29, 1916, at Kane, the son of James Edward Keele and Margret Bullard. He grew up in Kane and Lovell and attended school in Kane.
He spent most of his working life as a ranch hand for the Snyder Family and Bischoff Livestock Company. He was a hard worker and was well-respected for his knowledge and ability as ranch hand.
Fred is survived by his wife, Leona May Keele of Lovell; three sons, Norman Keele of Boulder City, Nev., Joe Keele of Cody, and David Keele of Lovell; seven grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Friday, Nov. 21, 2003, in the Lovell LDS Stake Center. Interment followed in the Lovell Cemetery.
Haskell Funeral Home of Lovell was in charge of arrangements.
Janis L. Pearl
November 29, 1931 - November 15, 2003
Funeral services for Powell resident Janis L. Pearl will be held on Thursday, November 20, 2003, at 11:00 a.m., at the Union Presbyterian Church in Powell, with Reverend David Hunter officiating. Burial will follow at the Hillside Cemetery in Greybull.
A visitation will be held at the Union presbyterian Church from 10-11 on Thursday prior to the services.
Janis, age 71, lost a courageous and valiant battle with cancer early morning on Saturday, November 15, 2003, at her son`s home in Greybull.
Janis was born in Sundance on November 29, 1931, to Andrew "Andy" and Lou (Graham) Williamson. She received her schooling in Sundance.
Janis is preceded in death by her parents, Andy and Lou Williamson; Husband, Dale J. Wright; a brother, Eugene "Gene" Williamson; a sister, Mauvie Williamson; and a grandson, Ryan Mollenbrink.
She is survived by her husband, Bill E. Pearl of Powell; a sister, Mavis Hunt of Greybull; two sons, Terry (Janet) Mollenbrink of Greybull and Gary Mollenbrink of Billings; two daughters, Sherry (Bill) Byxbe of Billings and Andrea Hawthorne of Powell; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
Memorials are suggested to go to the Powell Valley Hospice, c/o First National Bank, the Janis L. Pearl Memorial, P.O. Box 907, Powell WY 82435.
Atwood Family Funeral Directors, Inc. are in charge of arrangements.
Mary Irene Boyle Malliot
November 10, 1911 – November 13, 2003
Mary Irene Boyle Malliot, 92, died at Powell Valley Healthcare Center on Thursday, November 13, 2003.
She was born on November 10, 911 in Farnam, Neb., to Roy and Nellie (Hunt) Boyle.
Mrs. Malliot is survived by her son, Frank Malliot and former daughter-in-law Linda Malliot of Lovell; daughters, Mary Layne and husband Earl of Brookings, Ore., Doris Sievers and husband Richard, and Frances Erickson and husband Marvin, all of Powell; a brother, Ernest Boyle and wife, Norma of Powell; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren.
Her parents; husband; sisters, Edith Scrutchfield, Lois Boyce and Louise Boyle; brothers, Albert, Frank, Raymond, Gene, Cecil, Laurence and Harvey Boyle, and a great-granddauhter, Brandi Schuttemeier, preceded her in death.
Graveside services and burial will be held on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2003, at 1 p.m. at Crown Hill Cemetery, Powell, with Fred Zier officiating.
Pallbearers will be Jeff Angel, Duane Morris, Freddie Zier, Frank Malliot, Melvin Mauch and Richard Sievers. Honorary pallbearer will be Marvin Erickson.
Miratsky-Easton Funeral Home of Powell is in charge of arrangements.
Robert Godfrey Welch
Cowley native Robert Godfrey Welch, 72, of American Falls, Utah, died Tuesday, March 16, 2004.
A local viewing will be held at the Cowley LDS Ward Chapel on Saturday, March 20, at 1 p.m. Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. at the Cowley Cemetery.
Nancy Smith
Nancy Smith, 55, of Niwot, Colo., died March 8, 2004 at Boulder Community Hospital.
Nancy was born on April 25, 1948, in Lovell to Robert and Lola (Hickman) Bowman. She was raised in Wyoming and graduated from high school in Lovell.
She attended Southern Methodist University in Dallas. After two years she transferred to the University of Colorado, where she graduated with a degree in anthropology in 1970. She was the third generation of her family to graduate from CU.
After graduation, Nancy remained in Boulder County. For a number of years she worked in Boulder as a paralegal for local attorneys. For a brief time she was an executive secretary. After attending floral design school, she embarked on a job she truly loved -- operating her own floral shop (Niwot Florist). She later worked for Flowers in Bloom.
For a brief stint she worked on a part time basis as a census-taker, which she enjoyed a great deal. Most recently, she sold women's casual and professional apparel for WeekEnders, a multi-level marketing organization, as well as working part time at Fine Lines Apparel in Niwot.
On January 23, 1982 she married Vernon Smith in Nederland, Colo. Her family was the main focus of her life. She volunteered in music and athletic organizations for her daughters through Niwot Elementary, Sunset Middle School and Niwot High School.
An avid Colorado Buffalo fan, Nancy has followed the university football and women's basketball programs. She has been a member of the Buffalo Belles, women's CU athletic booster club, serving as President in 1993.
Her father preceded her in death.
Surviving are her husband of Niwot, two daughters Alexis Smith and Tara Smith of Niwot, her mother and stepfather, Lola and Walter Aeschliman of Santa Rosa, Calif., and a brother Scott Bowman of Cloverdale, Calif.
Memorial services were held Friday, March 12, at 10:30 a.m., at Folsom Field, with Ms. Susan Warren officiating. A cremation has been held at the Howe Mortuary and Crematory, Longmont.
Contributions may be made to the University of Colorado Golden Buffalo Scholarship Fund, Campus Box 369, Gate 1, Stadium 1, Boulder, Colo. 80309.
Elizabeth Grosinger
Dec. 25, 1911 – May 26, 2004
Elizabeth Grosinger, 92, beloved mother and friend, died May 26, 2004, at Torrington Community Hospital in Torrington. Elizabeth was born December 25, 1911, to Robert and Anna Jack in Loveland, Colo. She attended schools in Loveland and graduated from Loveland High School. She attended State Teacher’s College in Greeley, Colo., and earned a teaching certificate which allowed her to teach in rural schools at that time. Much later, she returned to Greeley to earn a bachelor’s degree (1962). In 1936, Elizabeth moved to Wyoming where she met her husband, Paul Grosinger. Following their marriage they lived in Lovell for many years where she taught in the Lovell Elementary Schools from 1959 - 1974. Along with teaching, she enjoyed working with community women’s groups Delta Kappa Gamma, Girl Scouts, Federated Women’s Club and St. Joseph’s Altar and Rosary Society, as well as working in her church. She enjoyed people of all ages and was a loving mother and grandmother. Following retirement, Elizabeth and Paul truly enjoyed traveling and visiting with friends and relatives until they could no longer travel due to health problems. After Paul’s death, Elizabeth moved to Torrington to be near her daughter, Kay. She enjoyed meeting new friends and living near her daughter. Elizabeth was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Paul; and sisters, Marian, Anna, Katherine and Roberta. Survivors include daughters, Kay Grosinger of Torrington, Jeanne and Joe Pomajzl of Cody; granddaughter, Lori Pomajzl of Reno, Nev., grandson and wife Steve and Rikki Pomajzl; and great-granddaughter, Sydney Elizabeth Pomajzl of Cody. She also leaves many beloved nieces, nephews and their families. Mass of Christian Burial was held Wednesday, June 2, 2004, at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Lovell, with Father Kevin Koch of Torrington presiding. Vigil service was Tuesday, June 1, 2004, at 5:30 p.m. at Haskell’s Funeral Home in Lovell. Memorials in Elizabeth’s honor may be made to Shriners Hospital – Intermountain, Fairfax Road at Virginia Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84103 or St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Torrington, WY 82240.
Robert William Palmer
March 1, 1940 – June 17, 2004
Robert William Palmer, 64, beloved father and friend, died peacefully June 17, 2004 in Cody following a lengthy and courageous battle with cancer. Bob was born March 1, 1940, in Columbia, Mo., to Fred and Martha Palmer, the first of four children. He graduated from Englewood High School and earned his bachelor of science in chemistry and biology from Adams State College in Alamosa, Colo., in 1962. He married Carol Vines, in 1960, and two sons, Steven William and Randy Lee, were born to that union. He and Carol were later divorced. Bob married Florence Giertych in 1969. Bob adopted Florence’s daughter, Rebecca Ann, and later two more daughters, Janet Diane and Kathryn Lynn, were born into the family. This marriage ended in 1990. The last five years of his life, he treasured his special friend, Sheri Walker. He began his long association with the sugar industry just three days after his graduation from college, when he began working for the Great Western Sugar Company in Johnstown, Colo. During this time, he was also a volunteer fireman and was very proud of his responsibility. In 1968, he transferred to Brookfield, Ill., to fill the position of chief chemist with Great Western. During his years in Western Springs, he worked his way up to factory manager, sales manager and eventually district manager. His employment with Great Western Sugar ended in 1985 when they filed for bankruptcy. Later that year, he was invited to join Tate & Lyle Industries with the new Western Sugar Company in Lovell as chief chemist. He retired in 2004 because of his illness. During his years of service in the sugar industry, Bob respected and enjoyed friendship with many of his co-workers. He always felt a strong loyalty to his company. Bob had multiple interests over the years. His many hobbies included collecting train paraphernalia, fishing, attending car racing events, collecting coins, and laughing while enjoying life to the fullest. He volunteered as treasurer at The United Methodist Church in Lovell for approximately 13 years, and he was very honored to render that service. He enjoyed meeting new people and would socialize with everyone from all walks of life. Bob had an extreme attention to detail, in both his personal and professional life, and everyone who knew him recognized this uniqueness. However, he also recognized the value of a good story, stating many times, "A story told straight has no meaning—you have to embellish it." Bob was preceded in death by his father, Fred; and his grandson, Phillip. Survivors include his mother, Martha of Englewood, Colo., sons, Steven William of Greeley, Colo., and Randy Lee of Arvada, Colo.; three daughters, Rebecca Ann Bosworth of Tomah, Wisc., Janet Diane (Joe) Prosser of Lovell, and Kathryn Lynn (Darin) Miley of Warner Robins, Ga.; brother, Fred Lee (Myrna) Palmer of Estes Park, Colo.; two sisters, KymEtta Sue Palmer and Judith Ann (James) Cain, both of Englewood; and grandchildren, Nicole, Josh, Jessica and Cheyenne Bosworth, Chance Cruz and Joseph Prosser, KaDee, Winston, ManDee, William and Westin Miley. Funeral services were held in Lovell at the United Methodist Church on Monday, June 21, 2004. In respecting Bob’s wishes, a second service and burial will be held on Thursday, June 24, 2004, in Denver, Colo. Donations in Bob’s honor may be made to the United Methodist Church of Lovell, 15 Park Avenue, Lovell, WY 82431.
Doris Jean Baxendale
August 28, 1930 -- May 28, 2004
Doris Jean Baxendale died peacefully surrounded by her family on May 28, 2004, after a lengthy battle with respiratory failure. Doris was born August 28, 1930, to Adolf Doerr and Frieda Lohrenz in Lovell. She was raised on a farm east of Lovell, attended school in Lovell and graduated from Lovell High School in 1948. She then attended Billings Business College. On October 22, 1950, she married Gerald Dean Baxendale in the St. John's Lutheran Church in Lovell. To this union was born six children. She enjoyed staying home and raising her children. Her interests included decorating her home, creating flower gardens and maintaining family traditions. She spent many years as a volunteer "Flower Lady" beautifying Lovell's Main Street. She was honored by the Chamber of Commerce as Citizen of the Year and also as a Grand Marshal of the Rose Parade in 1999. She was a volunteer for the New Horizons Care Center, decorating the dining rooms. She was preceded in death by her parents, Adolf and Frieda Doerr, and a son, Donald. She is survived by her husband, Gerald; sons, Scott (Pat), Brad (Tami) and children Pete, Kasi and Kade, Neil (Jodi) and children Morgan, McKay and Mandi, all of Lovell, Todd (Robin) and children Kristine and Maddison of Ft. Worth, Texas; and one daughter, Julie (Vance) Fisher and children Spencer (Jana) and Austin of Worden, Mont. She is also survived by one brother, Ted of Lovell and two sisters, Phyrn (Norm) Opp of Lovell and Phyllis Fringer of Sedona, Ariz., and many loving nieces and nephews. Her funeral services were held on Tuesday, June 1, 2004, at St. John's Lutheran Church. Interment followed in the Lovell Cemetery. Haskell Funeral Home of Lovell was in charge of the arrangements.
Ramona Rose Haxby Shultz
Nov. 16, 1938 – May 31, 2004
Ramona Rose Haxby Shultz died at her home in Lovell on Monday, May 31, 2004. She was the third of eleven children born to Bill and Laura Haxby on November 16, 1938, in Whitehall, Mont. Ramona attended school in Waterloo and in Whitehall. On November 27, 1959, she married Frank Shultz. Frank was a railroader, so early on they moved frequently. They spent a short time living at Homestake Pass then they moved to Saltese, Mont., for about four years. They returned to Whitehall for a short period and then settled in Harrison, Mont., for about eight years. In 1975 Ramona, Frank and their three children moved to Powell where they lived until her Frank died in 1991. Ramona then moved to Lovell, spending the remainder of her life there. The happiest time in Ramona’s youth was spent with her parents and brothers and sisters at the family ranch outside Whitehall. The ranch was a pleasure for any boy or girl who loved the outdoors as much as Ramona did. Ramona loved her family and cherished the family reunions and get-togethers, especially at Easter because she loved spending time with her entire family. She had many talents; she loved to quilt, crochet, collect rocks and explore historic places and traverse her beloved Pryor Mountains in southern Montana. Her greatest talent, however, was making friends and she had so many wonderful friends. Ramona is survived by her mother, Laura Haxby of Whitehall, Mont.; her children, Ramona (Zane) Logan of Ralston, Dennis (Rita) Shultz of Powell and Clifford (Carol) Shultz of Bridger, Mont. She is also survived by all 10 of her brothers and sisters and her six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Her husband, Frank Shultz; and her father, Bill Haxby preceded her in death. Memorial services were held June 5, 2004, in Lovell.
Phyllis Edith Rutherford Hill
May 23, 1922 -- June 21, 2004
Phyllis Edith Rutherford Hill, 82, of East Helena, Mont., a former Great Falls, Mont., and Lovell resident died on Monday, June 21, 2004, of complications associated with cancer. Phyllis was born on May 23, 1922, the second daughter born to Ernest Sanford Rutherford and Leota Norine Scrivens Rutherford. She grew up and attended schools in Great Falls and graduated from Great Falls High School in 1940. She married William Thomas Hill on June 19, 1943, in Great Falls. She and Bill moved to the town of Lovell in the Big Horn Basin of Wyoming in 1951. They divorced in 1981. She was a homemaker for many years and, after her family grew older, worked for the Lovell Area Chamber of Commerce for 16 years and then as the town treasurer for 10 years, retiring in 1991. She was a long time member of the Lovell United Methodist Church. Her family, church, music, people, crossword puzzles and the wild horses near Lovell were her main interests. She moved to East Helena in October 2003 to be near her daughter and family. She left many good friends behind in Lovell, but has remained in contact with them. Over the years, she has also kept in contact with friends in Great Falls. She was preceded in death by a son, Robert Ernest of Powell, in 2003; her parents; and two sisters, Lurline Whiting of Hot Springs, Ark., and Gwen Deaton of Great Falls. Survivors include her sons, William Thomas Jr. and wife Pam of Rock Springs and Laurence Dean and wife Mila of Chicago, Ill.; a daughter, Norine Louise Joyce and husband Walter of East Helena, Mont.; Robert Ernest's wife, Vicki, of Powell; three brothers, Douglas Rutherford and wife Cleo; Ernest Rutherford and wife Audrey of Great Falls and Carl Rutherford and wife Vicki of Youngsville, La., and Great Falls; 12 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Memorial services, following cremation, are pending in Montana and Lovell, Wyo. In lieu of flowers, those interested in expressing their condolences are encouraged to donate to the Robert E. Hill Memorial Scholarship Fund at Northwest College in Powell.
