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Jack L. Moore
July 21, 1945 - June 23, 2004
Jack L. Moore, 56, died June 23, 2004, at his home in Deaver, surrounded by his family and dear friends. He was born on July 21, 1945, in Powell, to Ace and Lois Moore. Jack believed in living life to the fullest and was always doing something. Jack worked pipeline construction for many years. When Jack wasn't doing pipeline construction he was an owner/operator of a semi truck and traveled the entire United States. Jack started his own recycling business, J & M Salvage, in 1986. Jack successfully operated his business in Deaver until the time of his death. Jack could always be found doing what he loved best, driving around in his loader making things happen. Jack was very well known in the community and had many dear friends. Jack married Marjorie Ann Feller on August 21, 1964. They lived in Deaver off and on and finally made it their permanent home in 1977. Mr. Moore is survived by his wife Margie; his son, Wayne Moore (Dona); and his daughter Michele Richlin (Doug) all of Deaver. Jack's weakness was his precious liitle grandchildren: Breanna Moore, Tara Richlin, Clayton Moore, Logan Moore and Jessica Moore. He is also survived by one sister, Rose Senn (Frank); three brothers, Chuck Moore (Betty), Joseph Moore and Harry Emmett; and several nieces and nephews. Jack was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Ada and Peggy. Haskell Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. Graveside services were held on Wednesday, June 30, 2004, at the Deaver Cemetery at 10 a.m. The funeral procession started at the J & M Salvage yard. Donations can be made to Powell Valley Hospice or the Bill and JoAnn Price Cancer Center in Cody in Jack's memory.
Jacki Stockman
May 8, 1943 – June 23, 2004
Services are pending for Jacki Stockman, 61, of Lovell, who died Wednesday, June 23 in Billings. She was born May 8, 1943, in Duluth, Minn., a beloved wife and mother whose steadfast love and kindness spread to all who knew her. She will be sadly missed. Survivors include her husband, Allen Stockman of Lovell; two sons, Roger Stockman of Minneapolis and Robb Stockman of Lovell; one daughter, Rae (Rick) Beaver of Elk River, Minn.; and two grandchildren, Bradley and Belinda Beaver of Elk River, Minn. Cremation has taken place and memorial services are pending.
Norman Eugene Torrey
January 31, 1923 - July 1, 2004
Norman Eugene Torrey died peacefully Thursday, July 1, 2004, at Washakie Memorial Hospital in Worland with his family at his side. He was 81. Norman was born in Williamstowns, Mass. On January 31, 1923, the second son of Chauncey Edwin Torrey and Maude (Harrison) Torrey. Norman received his formal education in Williamstown. Prior to World War II, in February of 1941, he enlisted in the Navy. During WWII, he served as a radio operator and gunner in PBY Catalina flying boats. He participated in combat operations at Midway Island, the Soloman Islands, the Marianas Islands and the Philippine Islands. In the invasion of Okinawa, his flying boat squadron took part in air/sea rescue operations. During the Korean War, Norma served as a radar controller in an early warning squadron based on aircraft carriers U.S.S. Princeton and U.S.S. Shangri-la. It was at this time in his life that he met and married his wife of 53 years, Elsie Andrews of San Diego, Calif. Norman and Elsie were married on June 6, 1951, at Las Vegas, Nev. After Korea, Norman was stationed at various mainland naval bases including Whidbey Island, Wash., and Miramar, North Island and Imperial Beach, all in San Diego. He retired from the Navy as a chief petty officer after 20 years of active service. In 1961 he went to work for Home Federal Savings and Loan Association of San Diego as a data processor in computer operations. Norman retired from Home Federal in 1985 as an assistant vice-president in Loan Service. He and Elsie moved to Worland where he enjoyed his favorite pastimes: fishing, hunting, woodworking and gardening. Norman is preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Jane Sharkey; and his mother-in-law, Marie Tinar. Norman is survived by his wife, Elsie of Worland; two sons, Michael of Havre, Mont. and Stephen of Cody; daughter, Susan and son-in-law, Duane Kuperus of San Diego; two grandsons, Patrick Torrey of Worland and Cameron Torrey of St. Petersburg, Fla.; two brothers, Edwin (Pauline) Torrey of Bennington, Vermont and Richard Torrey of Williamstown; one nephew, Joseph (Mary Ann) Sharkey of Houston, Texas. He will be sorely missed by his many friends and family in Wyoming, California and New England. A graveside military rite will be held at Riverview Memorial Garden in Worland on Friday, July 9, 2004, at 10 a.m. Worland VFW and American Legion are in charge of miltary honors. Cremation has taken place. Norman's final resting place will be in Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery on Point Loma overlooking the Pacific Ocean. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Washakie Medical center in care of Bryant Funeral Home, O.O. Box 524, Worland, WY 82401.
Mary Schneider Miller
October 24, 1918 – July 7, 2004
Mary Schneider Miller, 85, died Wednesday, July 7, 2004, at her home in Long Beach, Calif. She was born Oct. 24, 1918, in Lovell. She was baptized and confirmed at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Lovell. She attended Lovell schools, graduating from Lovell High School in 1937. Mary was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Roy Miller; sisters, Lydia Bierle, Frieda Gams and Molly Friend; and brother, Alex Schneider. She is survived by one brother, Reinhold Schneider of Long Beach, Calif. and two nieces, Mollie Olson and Sharon Cornwall of Lovell. Graveside services were held Saturday, July 10, 2004, at Forest Lawn in Long Beach, Calif
Richard Barry Jolley
Nov. 24, 1958 -- June 30, 2004
Richard Barry Jolley, 45, of Lovell died June 30, 2004, in Lovell. Barry was born November 24, 1958, in Lovell to Gerald and Alma Benson Jolley. He attended school in Lovell. He worked for the Crosby Farms for a few years and spent the last 21 years at American Colloid as a producation coordinator. He enjoyed raising and working with horses, farming, and helping his son work on farm machinery. Mr. Jolley was preceded in death by his first wife, Brenda and his father, Gerald Jolley. He is survived by his sons, John Jolley of Lovell, Max Jolley of Lovell and Jim Jolley; daughters, Katherine and Jason Kretschmar of Gillette and Lynnette Jolley of Lovell; stepchildren, Kolt and Sharae Bischoff and Tyrel Harrison, all of Lovell; his wife, Sher Jolley of Lovell; his mother, Alma Jolley of Lovell; brothers, Don and Shiela Jolley, Gary and Julie Jolley, Dave and Garnet Jolley, all of Lovell, and Brent and Liz Jolley of Worland; sisters, Barbara and Dusty Fuller of Worland and Cindy and Mike Stewart of Worland. He is also survived by three grandchildren, Brenda Lyn Kretschmar, Cole Ashton Kretschmar and Paige Bischoff. Funeral services were held July 5, 2004, at the Lovell LDS Stake Center with burial in the Lovell Cemetery.
Shauna Irwin
July 21, 1948 – July 11, 2004
Beloved wife, mother and grandmother , Shauna Irwin, 55, of Lovell, died on Sunday, July 11, 2004. Shauna was doing something she truly loved. She was on the Big Horn Mountains with her family riding horses where she had a tragic accident. Shauna Irwin was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, on July 21, 1948, to Marshall and Adella Egbert Bennion, the second of five children born to the Bennions. Randy Bradshaw joined the family when Shauna’s mother married Newel Bradshaw. Shauna grew up on a ranch near Lyman. Having four brothers, there was always mischief about. She met the love of her life, Tom Irwin, in the summer of 1968. They were married on January 18, 1969. To this union two children were born, Becky and Brad. In the summer of 1978, the family returned to Tom’s hometown of Lovell. It is here that they raised their family. In 1979, Tom and Shauna joined the North Big Horn Search and Rescue where she was on one of the first squads in north Big Horn County. In 1981, Shauna took her first emergency medical technician class and joined the North Big Horn Hospital Ambulance Service. She was still an active member at the time of her death. Serving her community and caring for the sick and injured were very important to Shauna. In 1990 Shauna began her career as a postal employee, starting out in the small Byron Post Office, then moving to Lovell, and finally to the Powell Post office. In 1993 Shauna became a grandma and her grandchildren quickly became the light of her life. Shauna will be greatly missed by her family and all that knew her. Shauna is survived by her husband, Tom Irwin of Lovell; daughter, Becky (Bert) Hetland of Lovell; son, Brad Irwin of Lovell; her mother, Adella Bradshaw of North Salt Lake, Utah; brothers, David (Sue) Bennion of Centerville, Utah, Robert (Debbie) Bennion of Bountiful, Utah, Brent Bennion of North Salt Lake, Utah, and Randy (Alicia) Bradshaw of Florida; and two granddaughters, Tyler and Kassidy Hetland of Lovell. Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 15, 2004, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Haskell Funeral Home in Lovell. Funeral services will be held Friday, July 16, 2004, at 10 a.m. at the Lovell LDS Chapel. Burial will be at the Lovell Cemetery. Haskell Funeral Home of Lovell is in charge of arrangements.
Daniel Fink
September 16, 1917 – July 14, 2004
Daniel Fink, 86, died Wednesday, July 14, 2004, in Lovell. He was born to John D. and Emilia (Bindewaldt) Fink on September 16, 1917, in Worland. He attended schools in Kane and Lovell, graduating from Lovell High School in 1937. He served in the 115th Cavalry of the Wyoming National Guard for three years before being activated into the U.S. Army in early 1941. During WWII he served along the west coast and in the South Pacific. Upon his discharge in December 1945, he returned to Lovell where he farmed until 1993. He was a life-long member of St. John’s Lutheran Church. He also served on various agricultural boards in Lovell and Big Horn County. He married Julia D. Roth on February 10, 1946. Three children were born to this union. Daniel is survived by his wife, Julia; sons, Dan (Rhonda) of Colorado Springs, Colo., and Jim (Sharon) of Lovell; daughter, Kathy (Allen) Heitschmidt of Brighton, Colo.; and six grandchildren. He is also survived by four brothers and two sisters. He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Lutheran Hour Ministries or a charity of your choice. Services were held at 10 a.m. on Saturday, July 17, 2004. Haskell Funeral Home of Lovell was in charge of the arrangements.
Elna Tilda Wasden Blood
September 15, 1908 – July 14, 2004
Elna Tilda Wasden Blood died July 14, 2004. Elna Blood was born Elna Tilda Wasden, third daughter of James and Tilda Christina Wasden, in the Penrose community, on Sept. 15, 1908. She was educated at Penrose and in Cowley to be a teacher. Soon after graduation, she met and married Oscar W. House, a homesteader from Nebraska, in November 1928. The lived at the Ralston Ditch Camp until they started the Ralston Lumber Company in 1940. Elna had her hands full by then with five children – Margaret Jean "Peggy," Walter Stanley, Dean, Verne and Neal – but when WWII made labor scarce, she worked alongside Oscar. Sometimes she drove to Billings to get building materials. The business grew by default: the grocery store burned so Ralston Lumber added groceries. Mrs. Barrows retired, so Elna became postmistress and the small wall of brass-faced postal boxes was moved in. When Ralston Lumber added toosl, cement, shoes, paint, stoves and more, they changed the name to Ralston Mercantile. After WWII, they sold out to Bud Steck and Mack Patterson. Oscar and Elna built a house in Ralston and helped WWII veterans who homesteaded nearby. A sixth child, Linda, was born in 1949, but lived only a few weeks. Oscar built houses for a few friends and kitchen cabinets for homesteaders. Elna often helped. After Oscar died in 1952, she finished at least one set of cabinets by herself. They were commended in the Billings Gazette for volunteerism. Elna held many jobs: sales clerk and orange roll baker at Ralston Lumber, dispatcher at Cody Police Department and bookkeeper at Hoodoo Ranch. The Hoodoo was her favorite, but she left to marry Russell Blood and move to Tumwater, Wash. Russell had been husband to Elna’s sister, Minnie, who had died several years before. By this happy marriage, she gained a great companion. One of her sons joked that his former cousins were now his "blood brothers." Alas, she was widowed again: Russell died in December 1981. Elna was a woman of faith and hope. She relished the past but always looked ahead. She suffered from macular degeneration, yet tried diligently to learn to use a computer for e-mail and to write stories about her family. She went to the summer camps for the blind at Casper Mountain and benefited from the services for the visually impaired. Her life included many setbacks, but she adjusted and went on. Children Linda, Peggy and Stanley all preceded her in death. At 95, she had outlived her six brothers and sisters. She joked that there was no one who could contradict her version of history. She enjoyed all her children, including the Bloods, and their children. She was able to live independently in her home because so many volunteers helped her in so many ways. Elna is survived by Dean House of Powell; Verne House of Bozeman; Neal House of Chino, Ariz.; Louise Blood of Salt Lake City; Dwight Blood of Orem, Utah; Elizabeth Gage of Preston, Idaho; Judy Peterson of Olympia, Wash.; Stephen Blood of Boston, N.Y.; and Ann Tanner of Salt Lake. Funeral services were held Monday, July 19, 2004, in the LDS Church in Cody, with interment at the Powell Cemetery. The family suggests memorials be given to Services for the Visually Impaired or the donor’s charity of choice.
Gerald D. Baxendale
January 11, 1930 – July 17, 2004
Gerald D. Baxendale died peacefully of a heart condition on July 17, 2004, surrounded by his family. Gerald was born January 11, 1930, to Claude W. Baxendale and Blanche E. Theobald in Strang, Neb. In 1944 his family moved to Lovell. In 1947 they purchased a farm out at Kane, which is now the site of Bentonite Performance Minerals. On October 22, 1950, he married Doris Jean Doerr in St. John’s Lutheran Church in Lovell. To this union were born six children. Gerald was an electrician for the Great Western Sugar Company. Gerald was preceded in death by his parents; one son; and his wife, Doris, who died just six short weeks ago. He is survived by his sons, Scott (Pat), Brad (Tami) and children Peter, 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. He is also survived by one brother, William (Kathy) Baxendale of Lovell, and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 21, 2004, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Lovell. Interment followed in the Lovell Cemetery. Haskell Funeral Home of Lovell was in charge of the arrangements.
Bonnie Dunn (6/10/2004)
Bonnie J. Dunn, 72, died Friday, June 4, 2004, at her home in Lovell after a lengthy illness. Cremation has taken place. Memorial services were held at Haskell Funeral Home in Lovell on Wednesday, June 9, 2004.
Wesley John Smith
June 25, 1921 – June 11, 2004
Wes Smith, 82, died June 11, 2004, at North Big Horn Hospital in Lovell, after a short illness. He was born on June 25, 1921, in Loveland, Colo., to Fred and Lydia Smith. Wes spent an idyllic childhood in Wheatland, Wyo., before serving four years in the U.S. Army in the South Pacific during World War II. After the war he married Betty Lou Dillon on March 29, 1947, in Lovell. They had three children: John, Linett and Cindy. Wes was a champion trapshooter with numerous statewide awards to his credit. He also loved rocks and spent many a summer day hunting for interesting rocks that he would then cut and polish. Wes was a custodian at Lovell High School for many years. He also sold bait and raised honeybees in addition to owning and managing a laundromat in Lovell. He was an inventor, creating many machines and tools to make his hobbies more enjoyable. Most importantly, Wes was a wonderful son, husband, father and grandfather and will be sorely missed by all who knew him. He could be seen in his later years driving around Lovell on his beloved scooter, which enabled him to get around after his legs and back began to fail him. Wes is survived by his wife of 57 years; son John (Monica) of Waterloo, Iowa; and daughter Cindy Milleson (Tom) of Bozeman, Mont. He is also survived by grandsons Wes of Clarkston, Wash. and Paul of Denver; granddaughter Ashley of Bozeman; and great-grandson Brent of Georgia. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister Francis, and daughter Linett. A private memorial service was held at Haskell Funeral Home on June 12 and burial has taken place at the Lovell Cemetery.
Palma G. Moser
Palma G. Moser died Friday, June 11, 2004, at her home in Tucson, Ariz. Palma is survived by her seven children, their spouses, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brothers and sisters, nieces, nephews and friends. Palma was the daughter of Palmer and Theresa Gormley or Burlington. She was raised in Burlington and later moved to Utah where she met and married Harry Bob Casheros. They had two daughters, Colleen and Frances. The marriage ended in divorced and Palma returned to Wyoming with her two daughters. She then met and married Donald Hogan. They had a daughter, Suzanne. Don died in a boating accident, and Palma continued in Casper with her three daughters. She later married Ralph Moser who was widowed with three children, Richard, Dena and Craig. They had another daughter, Rebecca, bringing the family to seven. After raising the older five children in Casper, Palma, Ralph and the two youngest daughters moved to Phoenix, Ariz. Ralph died a year later. The children moved into and out of Phoenix and Tucson over the next several years. Palma stayed in Phoenix until retirement when she moved to Tucson. Palma worked as an accountant/office manager all her adult life, but her first love was always her children and grandchildren. She was never so happy as when she had a house full of people to visit with and cook for. She will be sadly missed. A memorial service was held for her Tucson friends on Tuesday, June 15, 2004. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 19, 2004, at 11 a.m. at the LDS Church in Burlington. A visitation will be held for family prior to the funeral service at 10 a.m.
Kenneth Deroy Morris
Feb. 23, 1926 – June 5, 2004
Kenneth Deroy Morris died Saturday, June 5, 2004 in California after a long battle with health problems. He was born February 23, 1926, in McDonald, Kansas, and came to Wyoming with his parents that same year. He graduated from high school at Burlington in 1943 and entered the U.S. Navy and served with the Navy Seabees until his discharge in April 1946. He married Danella Kerschner of Shell, and died with her at his side after 58 years of marriage. He is survived by his three children, son Dennis of Chico, Calif., daughter Penny of Madras, Ore., daughter Kenda of Gerber, Calif.; 10 grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; and five brothers. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Dora Morris; three sisters; and one brother. A memorial service will be conducted Friday, June 25, 2004, at 2 p.m. at the community hall in Shell.
Dustin Gareld Moffitt
September 27, 1971 – May 31-2004
Dustin Gareld Moffitt, 32, died on Monday, May 31, 2004, in his home surrounded by loved ones. Dustin was born September 27, 1971, in Payson, Utah, to Lee and Ilene Moffitt. He grew up and attended schools in Spanish Fork, Utah. From an early age he was a hard worker and took great pride in his work. He married his best friend and sweetheart, Michelle Jones, on January 3, 1998. They were sealed in the Manti LDS Temple on May 27, 2000. They were blessed with two beautiful children. Dustin’s greatest love and accomplishment was his family. His most precious moments were being with them. Dustin touched many lives earlier in his life, but even more after being diagnosed with ALS (Lou Gehrig’s Disease). He set an example by courageously going on with life with joy. His great sense of humor lightened the load. He had a countenance about him and a smile that will never be forgotten. Dustin is survived by his wife, Michelle; his children, Taelor and Carter; his parents; brothers and sisters, Melissa Ford, Allison Moffitt, Darren Moffitt, Brett Moffitt; and grandmother, Donna Wilcox. He is also survived by his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Edward and Sheraldean Jones; his brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law; and many nephews and nieces. A funeral service was held on June 5, 2004, at the Spanish Fork Canyon Ridge LDS Chapel in Spanish Fork, Utah. Interment was at the Spanish Fork City Cemetery.
Marjorie Jones
October 4, 1925 - June 18, 2004
Marjorie Jones, 78, died on June 18, 2004, in her home in Pleasanton, Calif., after a three-year struggle following an open heart surgery. Marjorie was born on October 4, 1925, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Wilford and Ida Jones. She spent her early years in Montana and northern Wyoming. She graduated from high school in Lovell in 1943. She then enlisted in the Army Nursing Training Program in Ogden, Utah. When she graduated, the war had just ended, so the Army released her. She worked as a nurse for several years in Wyoming and New Mexico. Marjorie married a high school classmate, Milton O. Jones, in 1948 and spent the next few years at Utah State University and the University of Wyoming. In 1951 they moved to Albuquerque, N.M. where they lived until 1958 when they transferred to Livermore, Calif. In 1967 they moved back to Pleasanton where they resided at the time of her death. Marjorie is survived by her husband of 56 years, Milton; four children, Kristine Jones Fonnesbeck and her husband Robert, Ruth Ann Jones Kelley, Brenda Jones Valdes and her husband Manuel, Steven Milton Jones; and 16 grandchildren, Nathan, Marjorie, Elizabeth, Ryan, Jens and Eric Fonnesbeck, Heidi, Bryant and Cameron Kelley, Emily, Melissa and Jared Brady, Rebecca and Nicholas Valdes, Derek and Eryn Jones; and five great-grandchildren. Mrs. Jones was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in many positions. She was active in 4-H as a leader. She loved painting, gardening, entertaining friends and family, and taking lots of photographs of those people and things she loved. Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 22, 2004, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 2nd Ward, Pleasanton, Calif. Burial followed in Pleasanton Memorial Gardens. Arrangements were under the direction of Graham-Hitch Mortuary.
Jerome Croft Horsley
Oct. 6, 1930 – May 9, 2004
Jerome Croft Horsley, 73, died peacefully in his sleep at his home in Provo, Utah, May 9, 2004. He was born October 6, 1930, in Lovell, the son of William Watts and Glen Croft Horsley. He married Nola Nanette Nilsson October 5, 1953, and they later divorced. Jerry was raised in Lovell, having the perfect childhood roaming the Big Horn Mountains and enjoying the family cabin. He loved to fish and hunt with his family. He graduated from Lovell High School, where he excelled in basketball and football. Following his graduation, he joined the Wyoming Army National Guard 300th Armored Field Artillery Battalion and served as an ammunition supplier in the Korean War. After one year at BYU, he went into the restaurant business and later enjoyed selling cars. In 1975 he became a real estate broker, which he continued until his retirement in 2000. With his family, he especially enjoyed camping and the outdoors; taking his grandchildren fishing was the joy of his life. Hunting deer and doves were also favorite activities. He was an avid golfer and an enthusiastic BYU and Utah Jazz sports fan. His great devotion to Alcoholics Anonymous as a dedicated sponsor to many people was unprecedented. Jerry’s love for others was unconditional and endless. He was loved and respected by all who knew him. Jerry is survived by his daughter, Catha Sue, her hustand Ralph Elder and their children Derek, Whitney, Katelyn, Spenser, Connor and Zachary, all of Seattle; one sister, Helen Horsley Kienlen of Worland; one sister-in-law, June Horsley, of Boise, Idaho; one brother, Edward and his wife, Charlene, currently serving a mission in Ghana, Africa; and many loving nieces and nephews. Preceding him in death were his parents, his son Jerome Byard and an older brother, Arthur William. Funeral services were held May 13, 2004, in the Cascade Chapel at the Sundberg-Olpin Mortuary in Orem, Utah. Burial was May 14 in Lovell.
