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Paula Rae Pond Chamberlain
Paula Rae Pond Chamberlain, 54, died Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2001, in Roseville, Calif., of a massive heart attack.
She was born Dec. 3, 1947, in Cody, the daughter of Irene and Dean H. Pond Sr. She attended schools in Cody, and graduated from CHS in 1966. Although Paula's path in life led her elsewhere, her heart was always in Cody. She never stopped talking about her roots. Her favorite saying was "O Bla Di, O Bla Da," meaning "life goes on" in a song from the Beatles.
She had a natural born talent when it came to caring for the elderly.
Paula is survived by her children Michelle Pence of Germany, Andrew Pence of Roseville, Theresa Pense, grandson Timothy, lifemate Tom Pellinen, brothers
Obie Pond of Tacoma, Wash., Jim Pond of Graeagle, Calif., sisters Peg Paul of Sacred Heart, Minn., and Pat English, Pam Briggs and Phyllis Claudson of Cody.
Paula was preceded in death by her parents and a brother.
Those she left behind will love and remember her always.
Family and friends are invited to attend Mass of the Resurrection at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church in Cody at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 28. Internment will follow at Riverside Cemetery.
Richard 'Lynn' Simpson
Richard 'Lynn' Simpson, 47, died Aug. 20, 2001, in Cody.
He was husband, best friend, lover and soulmate to his wife Terri. Their time together was short, just nine years, but their days were filled with love, joy and laughter. Their memories will last a lifetime.
He was also a caring son, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He had a giving soul and a heart as big as the outdoors he loved. His favorite hours were spent teaching his children to hunt and fish. He was the ultimate mountain man and loved hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, flytying and sports.
Lynn was born in Colorado Springs, Colo., to Dale and June Simpson on March 10, 1954. He was the oldest of four children. The family moved to Los Angeles when he was six weeks old.
He played Pop Warner football in grade school. The family returned to Cripple Creek, Colo., when Lynn was in fourth grade and he completed his schooling there. Lynn excelled in sports and was an All-Conference player in football and basketball.
Lynn served in the Army 1973-75 and was stationed in Fulda, Germany, with the 1st Squadron of the 11th Armored Cavalry as an M-60 crewman.
He is survived by his wife Theresa "Terri" Simpson, mother June Simpson, sister Karla Simpson, brothers Mike and Mark Simpson, half-brother Gerald Simpson, children Michael, Jessi and Christopher Simpson, Zachary Baclawski, Matthew Baclawski, Milena (Brandon) Dahlstedt, grandson Austin Simpson, nieces and nephews Taylor, Erin, Sarah, Derric, Julie, Ross and Jason Simpson, Alicia Fico, Emalee Fico, Shana Harbin, Marshall Harbin, Kyle Harbin, sisters-in-law Denise Bedenic, Suzanne Harbin and brothers-in-law Marshall Harbin, Guy Bedenick, and Shana his beloved black Labrador.
Special friends and adopted family include Ky, Dianne and Abby Johnston, Mark, Dawn, Mark E. and Michael Fleming, Jerry and Matt Summers, Dana and Larry Bachaus, Liz Woods, Bart Adolf, the Galen Beardahl family, the John Gallis family, the Dan Williams family, John and Leona Pond, Will Lewis, the Tim Bloss family, Nancy and Montana, and Nolan, Jane and Tonya Zubia.
He was preceded in death by his father Dale Simpson, maternal and paternal grandparents and many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Services will be at Lily Lake near Crandall at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 22.
Cremation has taken place and his ashes will be interred in the family Cemetery in Cripple Creek, a place he loved.
Dennis Allen Daley
Dennis Allen Daley, 48, died at his home in Cody on Monday, Aug. 20, 2001, of heart complications.
Dennis was born Sept. 17, 1952, in Casper, the son of Robert and Margaret (Jolley) Daley. He married
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Debora Martin on Dec. 17, 1977. Dennis and his family moved from Casper to Cody 15 years ago.
He was a master carpenter and opened two businesses in Cody - DAD's Carpentry in 1989 and Rocky Mountain Trusses in Powell in 1996. He worked hard to make these enterprises a success. Dennis built several kiosks for the Shoshone Forest that have been placed on the North Fork Highway. These kiosks will be enjoyed by visitors to this area for many years . He was a member of Carpenters Local #642.
Dennis was an avid outdoorsman who loved to snowmobile and camp in the mountains. He enjoyed woodworking and attending garage sales and auctions. He loved spending time with his family and friends, and they loved spending time with him. He was loved by all who knew him.
Survivors include his wife Debora of Cody, children Dionne of Denver, Brenton of Casper, and Daniel and Darcy both of Cody, grandchildren Brenton, Erica, Michael, Jordan and Phoenix Daley, brother Glenn Daley of Casper, sisters Cheryl Brothwell of Pierce, Colo., and Gloria Hawks of Rock Springs.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitations will be 5-7 p.m. Wednesday at Ballard Funeral Home. A memorial service will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 3401 Sheridan Ave.
Those who wish may make memorial donations to the American Heart Association, 1280 S. Parker Road, Denver, 80231.
Walter Kaszuba
Walter Kaszuba, 87, died Aug. 21, 2001, at the West Park Long Term Care Center.
Walter was born May 10, 1914, in Chicago, the son of Stephen and Josephine Frymaniak Kaszuba. He married
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Violet Weber in Calumet City, Ill. Mrs. Kaszuba preceded him in death in 1976 in Hammond, Ind.
For most of his life Walter was employed as a pipefitter. He worked for Combustion Engineering as a supervisor for 30 years and for Republic Steel Corp. for 15 years, retiring in 1979. He also worked part-time for Calumet City. Walter was a member of St. Victor's Church in Calumet City.
Mr. Kaszuba moved from Illinois to Clark in 1999 to live near his son.
Survivors include son James (Kathy) Kaszuba of Clark, daughter Patricia (Tony) Lucitio of Delano, Fla, brother John Kaszuba of Schereville, sister Irene Paterek of Calumet City, four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife Violet, parents and sisters Julia Sabonis and Stella Heintz.
A memorial mass was celebrated Aug. 27 at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Cody. Interment of cremains will be at a later date in Holy Cross Cemetery in Calumet City.
Sherwin Ward Howard
Sherwin Ward Howard, 65, died Aug. 18, 2001, at his home in Ogden, Utah.
He had been in treatment for malignant melanoma since January. He lived in the Ogden area for 21 years and was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
He was born in Safford, Ariz., on Feb. 19, 1936, to Fred Pack and Beatrice Ward Howard. He married
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Annette Shoup on June 30, 1961, in the Logan LDS Temple.
Sherwin's elementary education was in Cedar City, Utah, and Thermopolis. He attended high school in Powell and Cody and graduated from CHS where he excelled in academics and performing arts.
He served a mission for the LDS Church in Virginia and North Carolina. Subsequent church callings were branch president and a variety of positions in music, family history and teaching.
Sherwin graduated from Utah State University with a bachelor's in math and physics and a master's in theatre and music. At Utah State he also received a commission in the Army Chemical Corps and was stationed for two years in Alabama and Maryland.
He earned a Master of Fine Arts degree in playwriting and dramatic literature from Yale University and a Ph.D. in higher education administration from the University of Wisconsin.
Following a 35-year career in higher education, Sherwin retired from Weber State University in February 2001. He was a professor and administrator at Ohio University in Athens and at Lawrence University in Appleton, Wis. He served as Dean of the College of Arts and Humanities at Weber State for 12 years.
Sherwin began writing poetry as a child and continued throughout his life. Many of his poems were published. He wrote several plays and musicals that have been widely produced. His written works have received a variety of awards, including Utah Poet of the Year, Utah Governor's Award in the Arts and Utah Musical Theatre Distinguished Service Award.
He was also an actor, storyteller and public speaker. He had a rich bass baritone solo voice and played piano, saxophone and guitar. Sherwin enjoyed making soup, cookies and decorating birthday cakes. He had great love for his immediate and extended family.
Sherwin is survived by his wife Annette, children Andrea Durrant and granddaughter Madalyn, John Howard, Stephen (Rebecca) Howard, David (Kelly) Howard and grandson Benjamin, siblings Burton (Caroline) Howard, Ann (Phil) Johnson and sister-in-law Frances (Gary) Richardson.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Utah State Poetry Society, Rosalyn Ostler, 7685 Dell Road, Salt Lake City, 84121, or to Melanoma Research, Huntsman Cancer Institute, 2000 Circle of Hope, Salt Lake City, 84112.
Robert 'Bob' W. Hillebrenner
Robert "Bob" W. Hillebrenner, 82, died early Sunday morning, Aug. 19, 2001.
He was born April 4, 1919, in Denver. He served as a bombardier in the Army Air Corps during World War II, and received his separation papers at the rank of major shortly after the war ended.
His love of the outdoors brought him to Cody, where he worked for Husky Oil. After 28 years with Husky, Bob retired to pursue his favorite outdoor activities including hunting and fishing.
He is survived by his wife Marjory of Carthage, Mo., daughter Joanie Smith of Barstow, Calif., son Scott Hillebrenner of Kingman, Ariz., granddaughter Shannon Wiggins of Waco, Texas, stepson Tim Calkins of Gig Harbor, Wash., step daughter Jane Mattingly of Marysville, Ohio, and six step-grandchildren.
Cremation was taken place and a private family gathering was held.
Arnie L. Stidham
Arnie L. Stidham, 60, died at home in Billings with his family by his side Aug. 25, 2001, after a long battle with emphysema.
He was born March 28, 1941, in Clark, the son of Ethel and Bert Stidham. He was the fourth from the youngest of 16 children and spent his younger years in Clark, Burns, Ore., and Belfry, Mont.
Arnie quit school when he was a junior in high school to take care of his dad, who also had emphysema, and his three younger brothers while his mother went to look for work.
On Dec. 23, 1960, he married
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Sandra Blair in White Sulphur Springs, Mont., and from that marriage he had two sons, Rod and Randy.
On Jan. 14, 1967, he married
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Sharon Dahlman and from that marriage he had two sons, Payne and Justin.
Arnie worked at UKV Lumber, Northwest Engineering and Yellowtail Dam in 1964 before working for Firestone Tire Co. 1965-67. He then went to work for L.P. Anderson Tire Co. and worked there 29 years until ill health forced him to retire.
His favorite hobbies were camping, fishing and boating. He loved to fish Bennett Creek in Clark and catch little brown trout. During the last few months of his life he enjoyed spending time with special friends Jerry and Bev Mollett.
Arnie was a special person and had many friends and was a good dad, husband and brother.
One of his biggest regrets before he passed away was he was never able to take a special little boy, Caeden, fishing and camping.
He is survived by his wife of 34 years Sharon, sons Rod (Kim) Stidham and grandsons Brandon and Justin of Enterprise, Ore., Randy (Cindy) Stidham and granddaughters Amanda, Andrea, Cassie, Darcy, Tasha, Brandy and Ashley of Havre, Mont., Payne (Nichole) Stidham and grandsons Caeden and Colten, and youngest son Justin, all of Billings, his mother Ethel Stidham of White Sulphur Springs, sisters Opal (Don) McGuffey, Ruby (Wes) Vaught of Cody, Marge Ahern of Park City, Mont., Florence Krueger and Argetta (Pete) Williams of Burns, brothers Leonard (Linda) Stidham and Wes (Barb) Stidham of White Sulphur Springs, a special sister-in-law, Marlene Stidham of Great Falls, Mont., and numerous nieces and nephews.
Arnie was preceded in death by his father, sister Viola and brothers Lester, Ray, Bert and Roy.
Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be Thursday, Aug. 30, at Michelotti, Sawyers & Nordquist in Billings. Private interment will be in Yellowstone Valley Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Big Sky Hospice or the American Lung Association.
Richard Walbert
Richard Clay "Dick" Walbert, 38, died Aug. 22, 2001, in Denver.
He was born in Butte, Mont., on July 29, 1963, to William M. Whites and Sandra Barney Whites.
He attended high school in Three Forks, Mont., where he lettered every year in football and wrestling. After graduation, he enlisted in the Marines and later attended college in Powell. Dick enjoyed rodeo, hunting, fishing, coaching wrestling for his son Casey and coaching softball for his daughter Desaray.
Dick spent most of his working life in construction and carpentry. The last five years of his life were complicated by the loss of a leg and blindness, but he was an inspiration to all who knew him and all were touched by him.
Dick and his leader dog "Cheyenne" were honorary members of the Cody Lions Club. He served as a board member of the State Independent Living Council. He was a valued member of AA and an inspiration to all there.
He enjoyed chopping wood, woodwork and spending time with his own and all children. Work around the home was also one of his favorite pastimes.
Dick was a member of Cody Bible Church and dearly valued his relationship with the Lord and his church family.
He is survived by his wife Julie, daughter Desaray, son Casey, step-daughter Sara, mother Sandra Walbert and her companion Norm Daro, brother Bill (Patty) Walbert, aunt Elaine Eva "Pinkers" of Three Forks, Mont., and several cousins, nieces and nephews.
Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be at Cody Bible Church at 2 p.m. Sept. 8.
