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Viola A. McNealey
1912-2004
Viola Ackerman McNealey, 92, born June 14, 1912, in Fenton, died June 30 in Rapid City, S.D.
Viola shared her life with her husband, George C. McNealey, who passed away in 1992.
Viola's parents moved to the Big Horn Basin from Oklahoma in 1909. Her father, Joseph Ackerman, was a carpenter and an oil rigger. Her mother, Ethel Thayer Ackerman, was a homemaker and an accomplished artist with sewing crafts.
The family moved to Laramie in 1924. Viola attended public school in Laramie, where she graduated in 1929, and then attended the University of Wyoming, where she earned a teaching certificate.
Her first job was near Tie Siding and her second was north of Laramie near Bosler in a one-room school with four students. She returned to the university off and on for several years until 1943. During that time, she met George McNealey, her husband of 57 years. They were married
in 1935.
The McNealeys bought a house in Orchard Valley in 1945. There, they raised their family. Viola was active in many community organizations: the University of Wyoming Extension Club, Orchard Valley Garden Club and, for her children, the PTA, Y Teens, Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, 4-H Club and Ki-Anne Indian Dancers.
The McNealeys loved fishing and camping in Wyoming. They enjoyed these activities with many relatives and friends across the state.
Their love of the outdoors led Viola and George to build a cabin, Red Willows, near Cora on the upper Green River. Here, she taught her grandchildren about nature, wild flowers, animals and how to fish in a small stream near the house. Her passion for the history of the state led her to a position of assistance state archivist (1961-1979). In this capacity, she helped James A. Michener research material for his book "Centennial."
She also worked on "The Wyoming Blue Book, A History Of Wyoming."
After selling Red Willows in 1979, they moved back to Cheyenne. Several years after her husband's death, Viola moved to Rapid City to live with her daughter.
She is survived by a son, Jim McNealey, who teaches art in Eugene, Ore., and his wife, Sheila; a daughter, Georgie (Joell) Wallace, who is a retired florist in Rapid City; eight grandchildren, Dr. Billie McNealey of Windsor, Conn., Rory Wallace of Cokato, Minn., Shaun McNealey of Salem, Ore., Diamelen Partridge of Los Angeles, H. Jason Wallace of Minneapolis, James Thor McNealey of Daniel, Erin Wallace of Minneapolis and Shane McNealey of Beaverton, Ore.; and seven great-grandchildren, D.J. Malakai and Jaiden Partridge, Natalie and Allison McNealey, John and Jacob Wallace and Aspen McNealey.
She was preceded in death by her husband, George McNealey; their first two children, Joseph Roy and Ethel Jane, both who died at birth; a brother, Edwin (Buzz); and three sisters, Alice, Daisy and Evelyn.
Memorial services will be 3 p.m. today at Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel of the Chimes with the Rev. Delbert Hansen officiating.
Cremation has taken place at Cheyenne Memorial Gardens.
Friends may send memorials to a scholarship fund at the University of Wyoming. Checks may be made payable to the University of Wyoming, in care of Sally Sutherland, University of Wyoming, College of Education, Dept. 3374, 1000 East University Ave., Laramie, WY 82071.
Dorothy I. Casey
1924-2004
Dorothy Irene Casey, 80, of Cheyenne died July 10 in Cheyenne.
She was born April 7, 1924, in Minatare, Neb., and had lived here since 1983.
She graduated from Sterling High School in the early 1940s, and she graduated from Saint Lukes School of Nursing in Pueblo, Colo., in 1945.
Mrs. Casey had retired as a registered nurse.
She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary, Eagles and Democratic Women's Club.
Mrs. Casey is survived by a son, Kenneth B. Casey of Aurora, Colo.; and a brother, Lawrence "Larry" Denton of Colorado Springs, Colo.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lt. Albert B. Casey on June 23, 1945; her parents, Harold and Mary Denton; a sister, Shirley Denton; and a granddaughter.
Memorial services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Wiedersaphn-Radomsky Chapel of the Chimes.
Cremation has taken place at Cheyenne Memorial Gardens.
Friends may contribute to the Animal Shelter or the Salvation Army.
Joanne M. Anderson
1930-2004
Joanne M. Anderson, 73, died July 10 at United Medical Hospital in Cheyenne.
She was born Nov. 26, 1930, to Marie and Howard Thompson in Wheeling, W.Va. As a child, she and her parents moved to Chicago. When she was 18, she went to John Brown University in Siloam Springs, Ark. While attending college, she found the Lord Jesus Christ as her savior.
She completed her college education at the University of Wyoming and became the librarian for Laramie County School District 2. She served in this role for 20 years and shared her love of books with hundreds of students in grades K-12. Joanne was an active member in the church and several prayer chains, most currently at Cheyenne Hills Church.
Mrs. Anderson is survived by her husband, Lawrence Anderson of Burns; her children, Mark and Judy Anderson of Burns, Craig and Gail Anderson of Bowling Green, Ky., and Sharon Anderson of Fort Collins, Colo.; two brothers, Jack Thompson of Katy, Texas, and Howard Thompson of Waynesville, N.C.; seven grandchildren, Jolie (husband Dan) Sawyer, Kelly Anderson, Brett Anderson, Ryan Anderson, Jeremy Anderson, Bobby Anderson and Taya Anderson; and two great-grandchildren, Kevin and Danielle Sawyer.
Funeral Services will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Cheyenne Hills Church with the Rev. Billy Minder officiating.
Pallbearers will be Brett Anderson, Ryan Anderson, Jeremy Anderson, Dan Sawyer, Jon Vierk and Jeremy Mechels.
Joanne showed her love and devotion to the Lord, her family and friends and will be lovingly remembered for her kind heart and generosity.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be directed to Campus Crusade, P.O. Box 49, Burns, WY 82053.
Kathleen L. Spencer
1948-2004
Kathleen Louise Spencer, 55, of Cheyenne died July 7 at Cheyenne Health Care Center.
She was born Sept. 2, 1948, in Hammond, Ind., and had lived here since 1985.
Mrs. Spencer was a registered nurse.
She was a member of the Nurses Association.
Mrs. Spencer is survived by a son, John Spencer of Cheyenne.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Leslie Diane Spencer; and her parents, Harold and Helen Douglas.
Memorial services will be 3:30 p.m. today at Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel of the Chimes with the Rev. Delbert Hansen officiating.
Cremation has taken place at Cheyenne Memorial Gardens.
Lora B. Hernandez
1948-2004
Lora B. Hernandez, 55, of Cheyenne died July 10 at Poudre Valley Hospital in Fort Collins, Colo.
She was born Aug. 19, 1948, in San Luis, Colo., and had lived here for more than 40 years.
Mrs. Hernandez was a member of St. Joseph's Catholic Church.
She is survived by her husband, Jesse Hernandez of Cheyenne, whom she married
Nov. 26, 1965, in Cheyenne; three sons, Anthony Hernandez of Albuquerque, N.M., and Pat Hernandez and Bobby Hernandez, both of Cheyenne; two daughters, Julie Hernandez of Denver and Jessica Hernandez of Cheyenne; three brothers, Gilbert Martinez and Dick Martinez, both of Cheyenne, and Joe Martinez of Texas; a sister, Marvine Martinez of Cheyenne; and eight grandchildren, David Hernandez, Michael Hernandez, Gabriel Hernandez, Jacqueline Plasencio, Michelle Plasencio, Robert Hernandez and Elena Hernandez, all of Cheyenne, and Matthew Pacheco of Denver.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Rufino and Ignacita Martinez; and a brother, John Martinez.
Vigil for the Deceased will be 7 tonight at St. Joseph's Catholic Church.
Funeral Liturgy will be 9 a.m. Wednesday at St. Joseph's Catholic Church with the Rev. Ray Moss as the celebrant.
Interment will be in Olivet cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Gilbert Martinez, Dick Martinez, David Hernandez, Gabriel Hernandez, Dan Montoya and Matt Pacheco.
Honorary pallbearers will be Robert Apodaca and Michael Hernandez.
Services are under the direction of Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel of the Chimes.
Wolf Zurel
1924-2004
Wolf Zurel, 80, of Cheyenne died July 12 in Cheyenne.
He was born Jan. 19, 1924, in Amsterdam, Holland, and had lived here for more than two years with prior residence in Cohutta, Ga.
Mr. Zurel had retired as a fashion designer after 20 years.
He is survived by a son, Robert Zurel of Cheyenne; two daughters, Jeanne Lemmon of New Oxford, Pa., and Elizabeth Betz of Cohutta; a sister, Sophia Zurel-Winkel of Atlanta; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Maria Zurel in 1972; his parents, Isidore and Keetje Zurel; and a brother, Jacque Zurel.
Cremation has taken place at Cheyenne Memorial Gardens under the direction of Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel of the Chimes.
Interment of her urn will be in Hanover, Pa.
Allan B. Clark Jr.
1936-2004
Allan Bicknell Clark Jr., 67, of Wheatland died July 31 near Wheatland from natural causes.
He was born Dec. 30, 1936, in Lyman, Neb., the son of Allan Bicknell Clark Sr. and Elsie Mae Rose Battles.
A celebration of life will be 6 p.m. Tuesday at the Lewis Park in Wheatland.
Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. today and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday at Gorman Funeral Home in Wheatland.
Cremation will take place following the visitation.
Friends may contribute to the Allan Clark Memorial Fund, 1102 Second St. No. 8, Wheatland, WY 82201.
The Gorman Funeral Homes - Platte Chapel of Wheatland is in charge of the services. A complete obituary will be published at a later time.
Barbara W. Gorman
1927-2004
Barbara W. Gorman, 77, of Cheyenne died July 29 in Fort Collins, Colo.
She was born April 9, 1927, in Cheyenne and had lived here all of her life.
She graduated from Cheyenne High in 1945.
Barbara married
Robert Gorman Sept. 2, 1949.
Barbara worked for the Wyoming Liquor Commission before retiring in 1987.
She is survived by her children, Kathryn and Mike Dorrough of Vacaville, Calif., and Jim and Laura Gorman of Cheyenne; her grandchildren, Shawn Dorrough of Seattle, Traci and Jeremy Jacobsen of Vacaville, Cory Dorrough of Santa Rosa, Calif., Justin and Sabrina Gorman of Lee's Summit, Mo., and Jamie Gorman of Overland Park, Kan.; and two great-grandchildren, Jeorgia and Grant Jacobsen.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Gorman in 1996; a brother, Jack Walsh in 1998; and her parents, Barbara and Joseph Walsh.
Private family graveside services will be held.
Friends may contribute, in Barbara's memory, to the Alzheimer's Association, 413 West 18th St., Cheyenne, WY 82001.
Services are under the direction of Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel of the Chimes.
Don B. Tipsword
1924-2004
Don B. Tipsword, 80, of Pine Bluffs died July 26 at the Life Care Center.
He was born Feb. 12, 1924, in Gilcrest, Colo.
Mr. Tipsword was a Greyhound bus driver for 40 years.
He served in the Marine Corp during World War II.
Mr. Tipsword was a member of Pine Bluffs United Methodist Church, VFW and American Legion. He was past president of Cruisin Sports and a 10-year volunteer for Care and Share Shop in Pine Bluffs.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth Tipsword of Pine Bluffs, whom he married
March 15, 1971, in Nevada, Iowa; a daughter, Donna Lawson of Fort Collins, Colo.; a stepson, Don Douglas of Cheyenne; two stepdaughters, Diana of Boulder, Colo., and Debra of Pine Bluffs; a sister, Shirley Bruchez of Westminster, Colo.; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and many nephews and nieces.
He was preceded in death by a son, Randy Michael Tipsword in 1972; his parents, Rolland and Daisy Tipsword; a twin brother, Max Tipsword; a brother, Norman Tipsword; and a sister, Elaine Fabiano.
Memorial services will be 11 a.m. Thursday at Pine Bluffs United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jay Ahn officiating.
Cremation has taken place at Cheyenne Memorial Gardens.
Honorary pallbearers will be all of his friends.
Friends may contribute to United Medical Center Hospice or Pine Bluffs United Methodist Church.
Services are under the direction of Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel of the Chimes.
