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Harold Eugene Kamping
Harold Eugene Kamping, 86, of Rochester, Wash., stepfather of James Trott and Donna Kinskey, both of Sheridan, died Monday, June 15, 2009, after a brief illness, according to family. Cremation has taken place with burial at sea. A memorial service is Monday in Rochester. Mr. Kamping was born March 9, 1923, in Elsmore, Kan., to Ella and Rudolph Kamping. He married
Lois Ladd in 1947. She died in 1989. He married
Gladys Trott on June 12, 1991. Mr. Kamping had a 32-year career in the U.S. Navy. He served in World War II, the Korean War and Vietnam War. He received numerous military decorations and high honors throughout his service. He retired from the military as air controlman senior chief on July 24, 1972. He spent the next 30 years farming, gardening, and on other outdoor activities. He enjoyed working with his hands and was known as “The Toymaker, ” crafting wooden toys, cars, trains, and rocking horses, which were donated to children in hospitals and in need. In addition to his first wife, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Florence, in 1997. In addition to his two stepchildren, survivors include his wife; one sister, Jo Anne Fuller of Cottage Grove, Ore.; a third stepchild, Diana Yata of Oceanside, Calif.; 13 grandchildren; and numerous great-grandchildren.
Florence Paulsen
Florence Paulsen, 92, of Sheridan, passed away at Sheridan Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, June 17, 2009. Florence was born August 26, 1916. As a young girl she traveled with her family from Illinois to Decker, Montana, where they homesteaded. On December 23, 1939 she married
Joe Paulsen. Joe and Florence spent most of their lives ranching in southern Montana and also owned two businesses. They shared their life together raising five children until Joe passed away in 1983. Florence cooked at the Elks Club, Sheridan Inn, and the VA. Family was everything to Florence and she will be greatly missed. Florence was preceded in death by one son, Joe; three brothers; and two sisters. She is survived by her daughters, Darlene Worden and Faye Oneyear, both of Sheridan and Dorothy Green of Aberdeen, MT; and her son, Doug Paulsen, of Aberdeen, MT. In addition, she is survived by granddaughters, Lorna Dixon of Leesburg, FL, Darla Worden of Jackson, WY, Kathy Wirth of Billings, MT, Lisa Oneyear of Sheridan, and Debbie Golden of Gillette, WY; grandsons, Wes Worden of Sheridan, Mike Green of Tucson, AZ, and Hoop Paulsen of Mesa, AZ; and great-granddaughters, Sydney Worden of Sheridan, Anna Skrabacz of Jackson, Tara and Ashley Golden of Gillette, WY, Madisyn Oneyear of Sheridan, Kelea Paulsen of Mesa, AZ, and Melissa Wirth of Billings, MT; great-grandsons, Michael Wirth of Billings, MT and Trey Paulsen of Mesa, AZ; a brother, Virgil Horsley, of Sheridan; and a sister, Dorothy Maloney, of Sheridan. Funeral services will be held at Kane Funeral Home on Monday, June 22, 2009 at 10:00 am with Pastor Doug Goodwin officiating. Interment will follow in the Sheridan Elks cemetery. Arrangements are with Kane Funeral Home.
KENNETH A. KANE
DECEMBER 5, 1933 - MARCH 7, 2009
Kenneth A. Kane, 75, of Sheridan, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2009 in Phoenix, AZ. Ken was born in Sheridan on December 5, 1933 to Charles and Lily Kane. He was raised and worked on the Kane Ranch and later ranched on his own in Montana. He enjoyed competing in rodeos and ropings where he was successful. Ken also had a keen eye for good horses and cattle and raised many quality race horses. He was a member of the Catholic Church, a Gold Card Member of the PRCA, a life member of the Elks, a member of the American Legion, and the Arizona Thoroughbred Breeders Association. Ken was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his bestfriend and companion of thirty-three years, Gloria James. He is also survived by his daughters, Janet Hahn and husband Allan, of Lakeview, OR and Jody Kane of Natchitoches, LA; and special nephew, Phil Kane and wife Ranelle, of Wolf, WY. Other survivors include two sisters, Genevieve Hendrickson and husband Don, of Sheridan and Karolyn Gainan and husband Chuck, of Billings, MT; a brother, Charles Kane and wife Arlene, of Sheridan; one special granddaughter who enjoyed visiting with about the weather and other important things, Allison Kane Hahn; and numerous nieces and nephews. Per Ken’s request cremation has taken place and a memorial mass will be held at Kane Funeral Home on Saturday, June 20, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. with The Reverend Ron Stolcis officiating. A celebration his life will follow the service. Kane Funeral Home is handling arrangements. In lieu of flowers the family has requested that memorials be made in Ken’s name to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, PO Box 50, Memphis, TN 58101 or to Hospice of the Valley, 15100 W. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014-5656 or to a charity of donors choice.
Ana Olson
Ana Olson, 18, of Parkman died Friday, June 12, 2009, from complications after heart surgery, according to family. A celebration of her life is 10 a.m. Thursday at Cornerstone Church. Arrangements are with Kane Funeral Home. Born Ana Ivanovna Kusmina in Perm, Russia, on Nov. 8, 1990, she was adopted by the Terry and Remelle Olson family May 23, 2000. She was a Girl Scout and active in 4-H. She was known as an excellent student and was looking forward to her senior year at Tongue River High School. She enjoyed the outdoors, volleyball, horses, her dogs, cat, and 4-H pigs, and time spent with family and friends. Survivors include her parents; a brother, Deni; six grandparents; and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins. Memorials may benefit the Dog and Cat Shelter.
David John Taberna
David John Taberna, 54, of Sheridan died Friday, June 12, 2009, at his residence. Memorial services will be later with arrangements by Champion Ferries Funeral Home.
Born Oct. 3, 1954, in Denver to Louis and Dorothy Taberna, he moved with his family to Missoula, Mont., in 1965. He attended Hellgate High School until joining the United States Navy in 1972. He was honorably discharged in 1975. He attended Northern Montana College in Havre and received his Airframe and Powerplant mechanics certification from Cheyenne Aerotech. He worked as custodial supervisor of the University of Montana’s University Center for 10 years. He moved to Sheridan in 2007. Known for a quick wit and infectious laugh, he enjoyed time spent with family and friends. Survivors include his father of Sheridan; his mother of Missoula; a sister, Debra of Sparks, Nev.; two brothers, Chris and Tom of Missoula; two sons, Jim and Tyler of Culbertson, Mont.; a daughter, Jamie of Cheyenne; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
Genevieve L. Cowan
Genevieve L. Cowan, 74, of Sheridan died Thursday, June 11, 2009, at her residence. A private celebration of life with family and friends is today at the family home. Arrangements are with Kane Funeral Home. Born May 2, 1935, in Heppner, Ore., to Elbert L. Cox and Oma J. Bennett, she completed high school and worked many years as a certified nursing assistant. She married
Ronald J. Cowan in Reno, Nev. She enjoyed the outdoors, fishing, camping, travel, gardening, reading and time spent with friends and family. Survivors include her husband; four children; 11 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Memorials may benefit Sheridan Dog and Cat Shelter, 84 East Ridge Road, Sheridan WY 82801.
Kenneth A. Kane
Memorial Mass for Kenneth A. Kane, 75, of Wolf is 1 p.m. Saturday at Holy Name Catholic Church. A celebration of life will follow at the church. Mr. Kane died Saturday, March 7, 2009, in Phoenix. Cremation has taken place. Arrangements are with Kane Funeral Home. Born Dec. 5, 1933, in Sheridan to Charles and Lily Kane, he grew up and worked on the Kane Ranch and later ranched on his own in Montana. He enjoyed competing in rodeos and ropings. It was said he had a keen eye for good horses and cattle and raised many quality race horses. Mr. Kane was a member of the Catholic Church, a Gold Card Member of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, a life member of the Elks, and a member of the American Legion and the Arizona Thoroughbred Breeders Association. Survivors include two daughters, Janet Hahn of Lakeview, Ore., and Jody Kane of Natchitoches, La.; two sisters, Genevieve Hendrickson of Sheridan and Karolyn Gainan of Billings; a brother, Charles Kane of Sheridan; a granddaughter; and numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorials may benefit St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, P.O. Box 50, Memphis, TN 58101 or Hospice of the Valley, 15100 W. Flower St., Phoenix, AZ 85014-5656 or a charity of the donor’s choice.
Fey Maxine (Heath) Moore
Former Sheridan resident Fey Maxine (Heath) Moore, 88, died Monday, June 1, 2009, in Colville, Wash. Services were Wednesday at Memorial Gardens cemetery in Casper with Pastor Tim Adams of Grace Bible Baptist Church officiating. Arrangements were with Bustard’s Funeral Home in Casper. Born April 7, 1921, in Coger, Okla., she grew up in the Gillette and Arvada areas. In addition to Sheridan, she was a past resident of Big Piney and Lander, as well as Brooklyn, N.Y., Kimball, Neb., and numerous overseas locations. She was married
for 67 years to Oran Thomas Moore. She enjoyed travel and was said to have accomplished everything on her “bucket list.” Mrs. Moore was preceded in death by two sons, Thomas and Gary. Survivors include her husband of Colville; two brothers, Chuck and Dale Heath of Sheridan; two children, Jeffrey Allan Moore of Kitchberg, Germany, and Penny Fey Kirby of Mukilteo, Wash.; three grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, and grand-nieces and -nephews.
Teresa Louise Case Bowerman
Teresa Louise Case Bowerman, 61, of Ranchester died Saturday, June 6, 2009, in Sheridan Memorial Hospital. Services are 1 p.m. Saturday at United Methodist Church in Superior, Mont. Danekas Funeral Chapel and Crematory is in charge of arrangements. Born May 21, 1948, in Superior to Arthur Louis Case and Orie Ione (Young) Case, she grew up in Superior and graduated from high school in 1966. In 1969, she married
Fred W. Bentley Jr. They moved to Wallace, Idaho. The couple had two daughters and were divorced. She returned in the early 1980s to Superior, where she married
Lyle Bowerman. The family moved to Ranchester. Mrs. Bowerman enjoyed art and singing.
Survivors include her husband; two children, Kerri Holling of Wallace and Jodi Bentley of Osburn, Idaho; three stepchildren, Rhonda Bowerman of Hot Springs, Mont., Kris Morgeau of Polson, Mont., and Carlene Grant of Butte, Mont.; a sister, Diana Lindback of Colville, Wash.; a brother, Steve Case of Colombia, South America; 10 grandchildren; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncles. Memorials may benefit Shriners’ Hospitals for Children. Visit the online memorial and sign the guest book at www.danekasfuneralchapel.com.
Michael H. Kobielusz
Michael H. Kobielusz, 37, of Sheridan died Wednesday, June 10, 2009, in his home. Memorial service is 10 a.m. Monday at Champion Ferries Funeral Home with the Rev. Douglas Goodwin officiating. Burial of cremains will be in Sheridan Municipal cemetery at a later date. Born Oct. 16, 1971, in Wheat Ridge, Colo., to Gary and Cynthia (Kunesh) Kobielusz, he moved with his family to Sheridan as a small child. He grew up and graduated from high school in Sheridan and worked several jobs before joining the Wyoming Department of Transportation in 2002. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, riding motorcycles and spending time with his son, Jordan. He attended First Christian Church.
He was preceded in death by his father. Survivors include his son of Carbondale, Colo.; his mother, Cynthia Purcella; a sister, Kara Schreibeis; three grandparents, Howard and Joan Kunesh and John T. Kobielusz, all of Sheridan; and a niece. Memorials may benefit Michael Kobielusz’s son's education fund in care of Kara Schreibeis, Security State Bank, 2070 Coffeen Ave., Sheridan, WY 82801.
Anne Pauline (Legerski) Aksamit
Anne Pauline (Legerski) Aksamit, 89, of Ranchester died Wednesday, June 10, 2009, at Sheridan Manor. Rosary is 7 p.m. Sunday at Kane Funeral Home. Memorial Mass is 10 a.m. Monday at Holy Name Catholic Church with the Rev. Ron Stolcis officiating. Born June 12, 1919, in Kooi to John and Anna (Ligocki) Legerski, she attended public school through the eighth grade. She married
Sylvester “Cecil” Aksamit at St. Thomas Catholic Church on Feb. 19, 1939. She was a longtime resident of Ranchester and enjoyed camping at South Tongue in the Big Horn Mountains. As a homemaker she enjoyed baking and cooking, family dinners, gardening, embroidering, and serving at the school cafeteria. She was preceded in death by her husband, four brothers, a sister, and grandson. Survivors include four sons, Richard Aksamit of Washington, Ronald Aksamit of Ranchester, Gene Aksamit of Colorado, and David Aksamit of Dayton; and two daughters, Cecilia Kuzara of Sheridan and Linda Carlat of Buffalo. Memorials may benefit Tongue River Valley Community Center, P.O. Box 792, Ranchester WY 82839.
FRANKLIN CHRISTY AINSWORTH
OCTOBER 6, 1925 - JUNE 9, 2009
Franklin Christy Ainsworth died on June 9, 2009, in Greeley, CO. of natural causes at the age of 83. He was born in Wilmington, DE on October 6, 1925 to Franklin Christy Ainsworth and May Shevlin Ainsworth. Frank attended school, in Wilmington, De. At the age of 18, he was given the choice to graduate as usual, or be given his high school diploma early to join the Merchant Marines to help in the war effort. He, as others did, chose the adventure on the high seas of the Pacific. He enjoyed his time in the service despite the hardships of war. After his service, he came back to Wilmington for a couple of years and worked at Dupont. Frank attended Utah State University in Logan, UT. He received a BA in Geology in 1952. He was a member of the social fraternity, SAE. Frank married
Ruth Houck, December 26, 1949. After graduation they traveled around the west while he drilled for oil. From Utah, to Colorado, to South Dakota, to Kansas, and to Wyoming where they finally settled in Sheridan in 1953. Mr. Ainsworth worked in the oil fields on the Montana and Wyoming border for over 20 years and retired from Mobile Oil Co. in 1976. Frank and Ruth were divorced in 1971, and he moved to Buffalo WY shortly thereafter, where he met and married
his second wife, Shirley, on November 1, 1973. Mr. Ainsworth later moved to Greeley, CO to be near his children. He lived in various assisted living and nursing homes until his death, under the ever-faithful, loving eyes of his daughter, Janet Crego. Frank loved to travel and entertain friends. He died a Christian and knew he would see loved ones in heaven. He will be forever missed by all who loved him. Frank is survived by five children, four daughters, Susan (the late Bill) Allen, Gainsville, FL, Janet (Dan) Crego, Greeley, CO, Christy (Peter) Watertown, SD, Laurie (Chuck) Warich, Milford, MA, and one son Jeffrey Ainsworth Hudson, CO. Frank is also survived by 12 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his parents, and two sisters. A memorial service to celebrate Frank_s life will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Friday, June 12, 2009 at the Life Care Center, 4800 25th Street in Greeley.
Lawrence ‘Dean’ Switzer
Lawrence “Dean” Switzer, 90, of Circle, Mont., brother of Prudence Grunkemeyer and Mary Toland of Sheridan, died Wednesday, May 20, 2009, at McCone County Health Center in Circle. Services were May 25 at St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Circle. Arrangements were with Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point, Mont. Born May 26, 1918, in Bloomfield, Neb., to Esther and Wayne Switzer, he grew up in Sheridan on a dairy farm and graduated from Sheridan High School. He worked on the family ranch, then moved to central Montana. In 1947, he established the Switzer Brothers Ranch between Circle and Richey, Mont., with his brother Bob. He married
Patricia Wickens in Denton, Mont., on Sept. 5, 1949. He served on state boards for the Montana Beef Council, Farm Bureau and Stockgrowers and was a county farm bureau president. Mr. Switzer also served four terms in the Montana House of Representatives (1981-1989) and several years as director of Mid-Rivers Telephone Co-op. He was a member of St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church. He enjoyed ranching, rodeos, politics and football and was a 4-H horse leader. He was preceded in death by an infant son, Martin Wayne Switzer; and two brothers, Bob and Jack. Survivors include his wife; three children Deanna Brost of Brockway, Mont., Eileen Solberg of Billings, and Larry Switzer of the family ranch; four siblings, Kenneth Switzer and Bill Switzer of Ojai, Calif., Frances Brewster of Burlington, Iowa, and Nancy Haynos of St. Mary’s, Kan.; several grandchildren; a great-grandson; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Laurence William ‘Larry’ Truax
Laurence William "Larry" Truax, 92, of Sundance, father of Bill John Truax of Sheridan, died Tuesday, June 2, 2009, at his home. Cremation has taken place. A family service is planned later. Mr. Truax worked as a laborer in Works Progress Administration programs, a sheriff, an airplane pilot, construction company owner, car salesman, assistant mortician, construction superintendent for Roberts Construction & Summit Construction, and the Wyoming Department of Transportation. He enjoyed being with his family, gardening, his wood shop, and working with horses. An avid hunter, he shot his last elk when he was 86 years old. Survivors include his wife, Bobbie; three children, David Truax of Maiden Rock, Wis., Joanne Donovan of Quartzsite, Ariz., and Judy Rees of Carlsbad, Calif.; four stepchildren, John Barker of Upton, Sue Fuhrmann of Sundance, Bill Barker of Osage, and Jim Barker of Lusk; 14 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren. Memorials have been established to Treasured Memories Hospice or Sundance EMS.
LANSEMERE WALDON VANDERHOEF (LANCE )
MARCH 9, 1920 - APRIL 25, 2009
Lansemere Waldon Vanderhoef (Lance) passed away April 25, 2009 at the Sheridan VA Hospital following a brief illness. Lance was born March 9, 1920, 25 miles N.E. of Glendive, Montana to Walter Cornelius Vanderhoef and Beatrius Pearl (Harris) Vanderhoef. He was the seventh of nine sons. He was preceded in death by brothers Vernon Robert, Farrell Delose, Alric Eugene Ernest Algenon Vanderhoef. He is survived by brothers Esmond Harris, Berlyle Bernice, Aloyious Merlin and Doran Wayne Vanderhoef. Lance attended school in Glendive, Montana. At age 16 he began working for the Sako Land Company building spillways for the Fort Peck Dam. His work and _Taxi Dancing, _ while at Fort Peck, was photographed by Margaret Bourke-White. The pictures and article appeared in the first edition of Life Magazine on November 23, 1936. In 1938 he joined Peter Kiewit and Sons and moved to Buffalo, Wyoming to construct Highway 16 over Bighorn Mountains. While in Buffalo, he met Juanita Christina (Gray) Vanderhoef. They were married
June 9, 1940 in Hardin, Montana. In early 1941, the newlyweds moved to Vancouver, Washington to work for Kaiser Vancouver Shipyard on the Columbia River. With World War II at hand, Lance operated a crane at the Kaiser Shipyards building Warships. At the rate of one ship per week, Kaiser produced 140 ships for the United States Navy including Liberty Ships, Tank Landing Crafts, AP-5 Troop Transports and Aircraft Carrier Escorts. When Pearl Harbor was attacked, Lance enlisted in the US Army and Juanita returned to Buffalo, Wyoming. He joined Juanita after his honorable discharge in 1946. Lance and Juanita had three children. Ronald Deane Vanderhoef, born August 31, 1942 in Vancouver, Washington; Diana Lee Vanderhoef, born December 28, 1945 in Buffalo, Wyoming; and Lane Allen Vanderhoef, born November 11, 1946 in Buffalo, Wyoming. Lance owned and operated Vanderhoef Appliance & TV in Buffalo, Wyoming before organizing R & L Service in 1962. From inception, R & L Serviced as regional dealer for what is now Titan Trailer MFG., Inc. He relocated R & L Service to Dayton, Wyoming in 1990. Lance was recognized as Titan_s _Outstanding Dealer in the U.S._ in 2007. Lance was preceded in death by Juanita, his wife of sixty-eight years, on January 18, 2008. In addition to four brothers, Lance is survived by 1) son Ronald Deane Vanderhoef and wife Kathy Jane of Dayton, Wyoming and their family; grandson Tyler Harrison Vanderhoef and wife Carla of Casper, Wyoming; grandson Christian John Vanderhoef and wife Amy, and great-granddaughter Anna Marie Vanderhoef and great-grandson Aiden Baker Vanderhoef all of Sheridan, Wyoming; 2) daughter Diana Lee Vanderhoef of Mukilteo, Washington; and 3) son Lane Allen Vanderhoef of Sheridan, Wyoming and his family, grandson Michael David Vanderhoef and granddaughter Alison Catherine Vanderhoef of Sheridan, Wyoming, and granddaughter Donna Gonzales and great-granddaughter Brittany Clemons of Blue Springs, Missouri. Lance was a lifelong member of the American Legion, Elks Club, American Quarter Horse Association and National Rifle Association. A private memorial service will be held at the Horseshoe Ranch in Dayton, Wyoming to celebrate Lance's life and to honor the guidance, influence and example he provided to his family.
