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Gene Carlton Kilpatrick
Gene Carlton Kilpatrick, 61, of Sheridan died Monday, Nov. 30, 2009, at Sheridan Memorial Hospital. A celebration of life will be 10 a.m. Monday at Kane Funeral Home with burial to follow at Mount Hope cemetery in Big Horn. A reception for family and friends will follow at the family home. Born Sept. 25, 1948, in Sinton, Texas, to Dueward Watson and Annie Laurie (King) Kilpatrick, he moved as a young boy with his family to Sinclair and attended schools in Rawlins. He was an Eagle Scout and spent summers working at a Boy Scout Camp in Colorado’s Poudre Valley. After graduating from Rawlins High School, he joined the Wyoming National Guard, where he earned the rank of captain in the artillery unit. He was honorable discharged after 13 years. In 1969 he married
Patsy (Tully) Hinman. They had two daughters before divorcing. In 1973 he went to work with Glenrock Coal as a mechanic’s apprentice. In 1981 he transferred to Spring Creek Coal as plant supervisor and later was production manager. He married
Cindi Cooper on May 18, 1985, in Sheridan. In 1993 he traveled to Russia and Siberia with the Mining People to People Ambassadors program. In 1995, he left employment with Spring Creek Coal and 10 months later opened The Home Place, where he remained until ill health forced him to close the business. He was also a partner with The Three Left Handers in developing Osprey Subdivision. He enjoyed fishing, camping, riding his four-wheeler, hunting whitetail deer, golf with a cigar and good friends, outdoors activities, and “fixing things.” Known as an accomplished cook, he also enjoyed entertaining family and friends and spending time with his grandchildren. He was rarely seen without his Jack Russell terrier, Ruby. He was preceded in death by a brother, Bob Kilpatrick. Survivors include his wife; two daughters, Colleen Butler and Maureen Neavill of Sheridan; five grandchildren; several nephews and a niece; and extended family. Memorials may benefit the Dog and Cat Shelter, 84 East Ridge Road, Sheridan, WY 82801.
Marylou Naomi Weddle Stroud
Former Sheridan resident Marylou Naomi Weddle Stroud, 52, died Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009, in Brenham, Texas. Memorial service is 2 p.m. Dec. 12 at Cornerstone Church in Sheridan with Pastor Tony Forman officiating. Fellowship will follow the service. Arrangements are with Kane Funeral Home. Born Nov. 8, 1957, in Harvey, Ill., to Norman H. and Annamae (Monik) Weddle, she lived with her family in Sheridan for a time and graduated from Sheridan High School. She married
Dail Stroud on Nov. 8, 2007, in Brenham. Mrs. Stroud enjoyed socializing with friends and participating in card games. It was said her greatest joy was being a devoted mother, aunt and grandmother. She was preceded in death by her mother. Survivors include her father; her husband; three children, Norman, Danny and Cari; two brothers, James and Terry; a sister, Suzanne; three grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
PATRICIA LEE KOCH
SEPTEMBER 21, 1929 - NOVEMBER 28, 2009
Patricia Lee Koch, 80, passed away Monday, November 28, 2009 in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. Patricia was born on September 21, 1929 to Earl and Valgene (Talbot) Hughes in Sheridan, Wyoming. She grew up and graduated High School in Buffalo, Wyoming. She moved to Sheridan after graduation and where she met Orval Koch and married
him on May 17, 1953. She worked for the telephone company as an operator for ten years. Following the birth of her second daughter she stayed at home to raise her family. When their five daughters were older she became a CNA and worked for Eventide Nursing Home for six years, then moved on to the V.A. Hospital in Sheridan where she worked for seventeen years until she retired in 1995. She enjoyed cooking, canning and going to the mountains. However, her greatest passion was spending time with family and friends. Unfortunately, her last years were spent battling kidney disease but she always remained caring, loving and courageous without complaint. Patricia was preceded in death by her husband Orval Koch, sister Jean Whitted of Illinois, brother Bill Hughes of Cheyenne, Wyoming and granddaughter Krista Ekis. Survivors include her three sisters June Hale of Casper, Wyoming, Mary Lou Bernard of Douglas, Wyoming and Phyllis Hepp of Buffalo, Wyoming; children Cheryl Romanjenko of Sheridan, Debbie Koch of Aurora, Colorado, Susan Koch of Highlands Ranch, Colorado, Linda Koch of Park City, Utah and Amy (Dwayne) Koch-Kobielusz of Highlands Ranch, Colorado; grandchildren Lawrence Ekis II, Jennifer Koch, Kendra Lenz, Joshua Kobielusz, and Dylan Kobielusz; great- grandchildren Tailea Daniels, Logun Ekis, and Kyah Main as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial Service will be held 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 4, 2009 at Kane Funeral Home with Doug Goodwin officiating. Inurnment to follow at the Sheridan Municipal cemetery. Memorials can be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 30 E. 33rd Street, New York City, New York, 80016. Kane Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.
EDWARD CONLEY SMITH
APRIL 30, 1926 - NOVEMBER 20, 2009
Edward Conley Smith, 83, who passed away November 20th, 2009, at the V.A. Hospital, was born on April 30, 1926 to Mildred (Pat) Conley and Edward B. Smith in Sheridan. Ed was enlisted in the U.S. Navy from 1943 to 1947, and from 1950 to 1954, serving in World War II and the Korean War. After serving his country, Ed returned to Sheridan. He worked for Consolidated Freightways, and retired after working for CF for 40 years. While driving for CF, Ed received awards for four million driving miles with no accidents. Ed married
Mary Ann Hager in 1953 in Sheridan. They had three sons, John, Bill, and Bob. The family moved to Lakewood, CA where Ed lived until 1980. He moved to Tennessee, and lived there until his retirement in 1991, at which time he returned to Sheridan. Ed married
Jean (Wootton) Kurpjuweit in February, 1997. Ed loved the mountains. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, boating, and snowmobiling. He also enjoyed gardening, watching sports and M&M’s. Ed was a member of the American Legion Post #7, a lifetime member of the Elks Lodge 520, and the Big Horn Mountain Eagles Aerie 4169. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother, Ernest _Matt_ Smith, and sister Laura. Ed is survived by his wife Jean, sons, John and Bill of Sheridan, Bob of Long Beach, CA, step children Jodye (Deryle) Wilmes of Rock Springs, Andrea (Ron) Garner of Idaho, and Jim (Jenifer) Shassetz of Sheridan, and sisters Arlene (Charles) Larson of Benson, AZ, and Marge (Alan) Ehling of Fallon, NV, 2 grandsons and numerous nieces, nephews, step-grand children and great-grandchildren. A memorial service and a gathering for family and friends will be held on Saturday, December 5, 2009, at 1:00 p.m. at the Big Horn Mountain Eagles with Chaplan Arden Haeffner officiating, with Military Honors to follow. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the American Legion Baseball, c / o Dan Bilyeu, 137 N. Brooks Street, Sheridan, Wyoming, 82801, Elks Youth Rodeo or the Elks Building Fund, 45 West Brundage, Sheridan, Wyoming 82801. Kane Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.
JAMES B. (JIM) CLARK
MARCH 19, 1919 - NOVEMBER 28, 2009
James B. (Jim) Clark, 90, of Sheridan, passed Saturday, November 28, 2009 at the V.A. Hospital where he had resided since February of 2007. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanne M. (Demple) Clark, in June of 2008. Born in Billings, Montana, March 19, 1919, to William and Marie Bradbury Clark, Jim moved to Sheridan where he lived from 1923 until the present, except for a 30 year career in the Air Force. He married
Jeanne Demple in August, 1945, at St. Augustine Cathedral in Tucson, Arizona. They had known each other since age five where they attended Holy Name School and later Sheridan High School. Clark enlisted in the Army Air Corps in 1940 and served in Italy from 1943-1945 with a World War II rank of Master Sergeant. His other military service included the Wyoming National Guard (1947- 1949); the U.S. Army Reserves (1951-1957); and the U.S. Air Force from 1957 to 1971. Sergeant Clark served in Korea 1950-1951, Germany 1964-1966, and again in Italy 1967, and towards the end of his career, Vietnam, 1968-1969. He was decorated with two presidential unit citations during World War II along with ten battle stars and he received three battle stars in Vietnam. Most of his career was spent at Lowry Air Force Base in Denver, Colorado, where he was a technical instructor in munitions. He retired from the U.S. Air Force in 1971 with the rank of 2nd Lieutenant. Clark worked as a building inspector for the City of Sheridan and the Town of Ranchester after his retirement from the military. His passions were history, geography, sports, model trains and dogs, among many other things. He was a member of the Elks, the VFW, and the 450th Bomb Unit- “The Cottontails”. Jim is survived by his sister Joan (Fred) Carr of Casper; son Jon (Carol) Clark; daughters Jane Clark (Phillip Huckins) of Sheridan and JoAnne Heron (Dr. Fayette Krause) of Port Townsend, Washington; five grandchildren, Chris Clark and Cassandra Clark of Sheridan, Chris Popham of Palmer, Alaska, Earline Huckins and David Huckins of Spokane; nephew Douglas Carr, MD of Billings, Montana; nieces Deborah (Carr) O_Brien of Casper, Wyoming and Martha (Carr) Oyler of Phoenix, Arizona and seven great-grandchildren, Sierra Huckins, Logan Huckins, Riley Huckins, Harper Huckins-Olson, Tristen Clark, Danielle Ackels and Tabitha Brown. Services will be conducted at Holy Name Catholic Church on Friday, December 4th at 10:00 a.m. A celebration of Jim’s life will be held at the Shrine Hall, 145 W. Loucks following burial in the Elks section of the Sheridan cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please make any memorials in his name to the VFW of Sheridan #1560, 758 Broadway, VA Volunteer Services, 1898 Fort Road or the American Legion Post #7 at 137 N. Brooks. Kane Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.
LaVerne E. Weberg
LaVerne E. Weberg, 91, of Ranchester died Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009, in Sheridan Manor. A memorial service is 3 p.m. Sunday at Big Horn Church with Pastor Sherman Weberg officiating. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Born Nov. 10, 1918, on a Montana farm between Homestead and Froid, she grew up on the homestead and moved in 1931 to Froid, where she graduated from high school in 1936. She married
Clarence A. Weberg in Froid on May 10, 1937. Mrs. Weberg clerked at a grocery store in Froid. In Sheridan, she worked at Schreibeis Bakery, the Post Office Snack Bar, the Holly Sugar Experimental Lab, Central Junior High School, and Linden Elementary School. She was active in the church where she was a pastor’s wife, taught Sunday school, worked with Pioneer Girls and the Women's Circle Groups, sang in the choir, attended the Christian Women's Club, and served on the board. She also volunteered at Sheridan Senior Center. She enjoyed sewing, embroidery, baking, volunteer work, and especially spending time with her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, two brothers, and one sister. Survivors include two sons, Douglas Weberg of Elizabethtown, Tenn., and Sherman Weberg of Ranchester; two daughters, Louise Kishpaugh, of Sparks, Nev., and Sylvia Phillips of Sheridan; 11 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. Memorials in memory of Mrs. Weberg may be made to the Gideons for bible distribution.
J.R. MITCHELL
DECEMBER 28, 1926 - NOVEMBER 26, 2009
J.R. Mitchell, 82, passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2009, at Sheridan County Memorial Hospital. J.R. Mitchell was born on December 28, 1926, in Buffalo, Wyoming, to Robert E. Mitchell and Stella Bowline Mitchell. He attended the Clearmont Schools for 12 years. During that time he was a member of the Piney Beef 4-H Club and earned his first heifer by thinning and hoeing three acres of sugar beets. After graduation, he was drafted into the Army and served in the Army of Occupation in Toyko, Japan, as a clerk-typist. He was discharged in 1947 with a rank of corporal. In 1952, he married
Helen Cook and they ranched near Clearmont for 42 years until they retired and moved to Sheridan in 1994. While at Clearmont, Helen and Junior had an egg laying business called Clearcreek Eggs for sixteen years, and they raised and showed Registered Suffolk Sheep. He was an avid supporter of 4-H and FFA. He enjoyed being a weather observer, completing 40 years with the US Government and receiving the John Campanius award. During his lifetime, he helped organize the Cadiz Corporation, a reservoir company designed to help save agricultural water in the county. He also served as a director of the Lower Clearcreek Water Users Association and the Pratt and Ferris Ditch Company; served on boards of the Clearmont School District, the Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Board and on the Chamber of Commerce Agricultural Resource Development Committee; and he was a member of Famers Union, Farm Bureau, Wyoming Wool Growers, the Sheridan County Wool Pool and AARP. In 1980, he was picked as outstanding man in agriculture. After moving to Sheridan, he served as Chairman of the Woodland Hills Improvement District and helped get the road paved into the district. Junior was well known for his gardening abilities and raised produce to sell, give away and show at the county fair. He also enjoyed reading, bowling, and doing water filings and playing cards. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Helen Mitchell, four children; Betty Mitchell of Sheridan, Bonnie Drake (Lester) of Buffalo and Arvada, Robert Mitchell (Christal) of Miles City, Montana, and Jessie Mitchell of North Carolina. He is also survived by five grandchildren, Jennifer and Levi Drake, Alexander, Brandon and Nicholas Mitchell. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Mary Jones. A Memorial Service will be held on Friday, December 4 th, at 10:00 am at Kane Funeral Home with Pastor Marty Rostad officiating. Inurnment to follow at Sheridan Municipal cemetery with Military honors with a reception to be held at the American Legion Club. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Senior Center, 211 Smith Street, Sheridan, WY 82801, or the donor's choice. Kane Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.
LARRY LEE LEWIS
SEPTEMBER 11, 1951 - NOVEMBER 20, 2009
Former Sheridan resident, Larry Lee Lewis, 58, passed away Friday, November 20, 2009 at St. Charles Hospital in Bend, OR. Cremation has taken place. Born September 11, 1951 in Corydon, IA to Willa "Billie" and Eugene W. Lewis of Sheridan, Larry attended Sheridan schools graduating from Sheridan High School in 1969. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and trained at Ft. Bliss, Texas and was assigned to a Hawk Missile Unit. He was honorably discharged on February 7, 1973. Following his discharge he enlisted in the Wyoming National Guard. Larry married
Mary Christine Bond of Sheridan in 1971. They have one son, David Anthony. The family later moved to Caldwell, ID. Larry attended Boise State University studying Forestry and Range Management. They later divorced. He married
Linda Hager of Sisters, OR in 1990. They have two sons, James Weston and Kevin Cory Hager. He was an avid musician and played and sang in many bands throughout Central Oregon. Larry was employed by G. J. Construction for over 25 years where his craftsmanship helped create many homes in the Sisters area. He recently found his love of fishing and spent his free time enjoying the outdoors where his love of drawing was also rekindled. Larry was preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his wife Linda of Sisters; 3 sons, David Anthony Lewis of Seattle, WA; James Weston Lewis of Sisters; and Kevin Hager of Eugene, OR; his mother, Billie Lewis of Sheridan; one brother, Rick (Pat) of Silverton, OR; 2 sisters, Carol (Skip) Channel of Sheridan, WY; Janet (George) Buszkiewic of Sheridan, WY; his grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life took place in Sisters on Monday, November 23, 2009. Larry was a loving son, husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend. He will be truly missed.
RICHARD EDMUNDS WRIGHT
DECEMBER 12, 1936 - NOVEMBER 29, 2009
Richard Edmunds Wright was born on December 12, 1936 in Rock Springs, Wyoming to William D. and Ida Wright. Richard died on November 29, 2009 at the age of 72. Mr. Wright is survived by daughter Sherrill of Newbury Park, CA, daughter Tina Finn (David) of Cocoa, FL, and son Richard (Tracy) of Melbourne, FL. Mr. Wright is also survived by grandchildren Bradley, Ryan, Nicholas and Krista, and great grandchild, Aaron. Dick always enjoyed seeing his nieces and nephews - Cathy, Kaelene, Mark, Grant, Gina, Vicki, Kristi and Karyn - at family dinners Richard Wright attended schools in Sheridan Wyoming and was employed as a sign builder for Frontier Neon in Sheridan during the glorious era of neon signs. He also worked in that industry for a time in Oklahoma. Dick loved having the latest in technology and also enjoyed computer games and CB radios. Woodcarving was a favorite pastime for Richard in later years. Dick enjoyed taking road trips to visit his children and grandchildren. Richard was preceded in death by his wife Lola and by his parents. His siblings Tom (Estella) Wright, Bill (Em) Wright and Mary Hamilton all of Sheridan survive him. Memorial Services will be Thursday, December 3, 2009, 10:00 a.m. at Kane Funeral Home with Reverend Doug Goodwin officiating. Memorials may benefit First Christian Church c/o Doug Goodwin at 102 S. Connor, or The Sheridan Senior Center c/o Carmen Rideout at 211 Smith St. Kane Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.
Beatrice ‘Bea’ Ygnacia Guerrero
Clearmont native Beatrice “Bea” Ygnacia Guerrero, 65, died Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009, in Portland, Ore. A celebration of life was Nov. 21 at Ross Hollywood Chapel in Portland. Born Aug. 15, 1944, in Clearmont to Ygnacia and Celso Guerrero, she was raised in Sheridan. She attended Sheridan College majoring in journalism. She moved in 1969 to Oregon, where she worked for the U.S. Forest Service retiring after 30 years as a dispatcher in 2001. Her life partner was Robert Ed Williams. Survivors include two sisters, Josie Vigil and Theresa Guerrero; six brothers, Arthur, Frank, Nick, Mike, Joaquin and Louie Guerrero; three stepchildren, Robert Jr., Lucinda and Trusley Williams; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Richard Edmunds Wright
Richard Edmunds Wright, 72, died Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009, at Sheridan Manor. Memorial services are 10 a.m. Thursday at Kane Funeral Home with the Rev. Doug Goodwin officiating. Born Dec. 12, 1936, in Rock Springs to William D. and Ida Wright, he attended schools in Sheridan and worked as a sign builder for Frontier Neon here. He also was employed in the same industry for a time in Oklahoma. Mr. Wright enjoyed the latest in technology, computer games and CB radios. In his later years, he also enjoyed woodcarving and road trips to visit children and grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lola. Survivors include two daughters, Sherrill of Newbury Park, Calif., and Tina Finn of Cocoa Fla.; one son, Richard of Melbourne, Fla.; two brothers, Tom and Bill Wright of Sheridan; a sister, Mary Hamilton of Sheridan; four grandchildren; a great-grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorials may benefit First Christian Church c/o Doug Goodwin, 102 S. Connor St., Sheridan, or The Sheridan Senior Center c/o Carmen Rideout, 211 Smith St.
Patricia Lee Koch
Sheridan native Patricia Lee Koch, 80, died Saturday, Nov. 28, 2009, in Highlands Ranch, Colo. Memorial service is 2 p.m. Friday at Kane Funeral Home with the Rev. Doug Goodwin officiating. Burial will follow at Sheridan Municipal cemetery. Born Sept. 21, 1929, in Sheridan to Earl and Valgene (Talbot) Hughes, she was raised and graduated from high school in Buffalo. She moved to Sheridan after graduation, where she met Orval Koch. They were married
May 17, 1953. Mrs. Koch worked for the telephone company as an operator for 10 years. Following the birth of her second daughter, she stayed at home to raise her family. When their five daughters were older, she became a certified nursing assistant and worked six years for Eventide Nursing Home, then 17 years at Sheridan VA Medical Center until retirement in 1995. She enjoyed cooking, canning, the mountains, and spending time with family and friends. During her later years she battled kidney disease but was known to remain caring, loving and courageous without complaint.She was preceded in death by her husband; a sister, Jean Whitted of Illinois; a brother, Bill Hughes of Cheyenne; and a granddaughter. Survivors include three sisters, June Hale of Casper, Mary Lou Bernard of Douglas, and Phyllis Hepp of Buffalo; five children, Cheryl Romanjenko of Sheridan, Debbie Koch of Aurora, Colo., Susan Koch of Highlands Ranch, Linda Koch of Park City, Utah, and Amy Koch-Kobielusz of Highlands Ranch; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.Memorials may benefit the National Kidney Foundation, 30 E. 33rd St., New York City, NY 10016.
JOAN LUCAS DIXON
APRIL 7, 1923 - NOVEMBER 26, 2009
Joan Lucas Dixon, 86, died Thursday, November 26, 2009, in Westview Healthcare Center in Sheridan. Joan was born in Paoli, Pennsylvania on Midstream Farm, to Gerald Lucas and Adelaide Loughead. As a child she loved the horses and pets she had on the farm. Her love of animals stayed with her through her life, and she was always thrilled to provide a home to whatever stray or homeless pet came her way. As a young woman Joan spent three summers in Birney, Montana on a working dude ranch. That experience cemented her love of the west, and she developed a strong desire to one day make her home near the western mountains. Joan also loved the ocean and particularly enjoyed spending her summers in Maine on the Atlantic coast. As a young woman she also learned to ski at Mount Tremblant in Quebec, where she eventually obtained her certificate as a ski instructor. During World War II Joan nursed wounded veterans at Valley Forge. At the same time she obtained her pilot_s license with the ultimate aim of joining the Air Force. For a short time she was part of an adventurous group of civilian women pilots who shuttled warplanes for the Air Force; however her goal of joining the armed services was cut short when the war ended. After the war she married
Morris Dixon, and as an avid horsewoman, she spent several years helping him train thoroughbred racehorses. Eventually they both gave in to their desire to live in the west. She and Morris bought Rapid Creek Ranch in Sheridan and they moved the family there in 1962. They raised registered Red Angus cattle on the ranch for many years. Joan spent many happy years teaching skiing at Antelope Butte ski area in the Big Horn Mountains. For a time she also taught honors literature and reading classes part-time at Holy Name School. She loved her home near the mountains, and continued to cherish her horses and pets until her death. She had a vibrant personality and loved working with people. She was also a skilled pianist and artist. She spent much of her time riding, gardening, reading, listening to music, and watching the wildlife surrounding her home. Survivors include her sister Barbara, her four children, Kathy Smiley, Daniel Dixon, Mark Dixon and Shawn Dixon, and four grandchildren. Memorials may benefit the Sheridan Animal Shelter. Private family services will be held at a later date. Kane funeral home has been entrusted with arrangements.
LARRY LEE LEWIS
SEPTEMBER 11, 1951 - NOVEMBER 20, 2009
Former Sheridan resident, Larry Lee Lewis, 58, passed away Friday, November 20, 2009 at St. Charles Hospital in Bend, OR. Cremation has taken place. Born September 11, 1951 in Corydon, IA to Willa "Billie" and Eugene W. Lewis of Sheridan, Larry attended Sheridan schools graduating from Sheridan High School in 1969. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and trained at Ft. Bliss, Texas and was assigned to a Hawk Missile Unit. He was honorably discharged on February 7, 1973. Following his discharge he enlisted in the Wyoming National Guard. Larry married
Mary Christine Bond of Sheridan in 1971. They have one son, David Anthony. The family later moved to Caldwell, ID. Larry attended Boise State University studying Forestry and Range Management. They later divorced. He married
Linda Hager of Sisters, OR in 1990. They have two sons, James Weston and Kevin Cory Hager. He was an avid musician and played and sang in many bands throughout Central Oregon. Larry was employed by G. J. Construction for over 25 years where his craftsmanship helped create many homes in the Sisters area. He recently found his love of fishing and spent his free time enjoying the outdoors where his love of drawing was also rekindled. Larry was preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his wife Linda of Sisters; 3 sons, David Anthony Lewis of Seattle, WA; James Weston Lewis of Sisters; and Kevin Hager of Eugene, OR; his mother, Billie Lewis of Sheridan; one brother, Rick (Pat) of Silverton, OR; 2 sisters, Carol (Skip) Channel of Sheridan, WY; Janet (George) Buszkiewic of Sheridan, WY; his grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life took place in Sisters on Monday, November 23, 2009. Larry was a loving son, husband, father, brother, grandfather, uncle and friend. He will be truly missed.
KENNETH L. MELLINGER
MARCH 17, 1953 - NOVEMBER 26, 2009
Kenneth L. Mellinger, 56 of Sheridan, Wyoming, passed away on November 26 th, 2009 at Sheridan Memorial Hospital. Memorial services will be 10:00 a.m. Wednesday, December 2 nd, 2009 at Trinity Lutheran Church with Pastor Phil Wold officiating. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Ken was born on March 17 th, 1953 in Great Falls, Montana to Russell Sheldon Mellinger and Dorothy (nee Thorbjornson) Mellinger. He grew up on the Montana highline, attending school in Conrad, MT and Cut Bank, MT, graduating from Cut Bank High School in 1971. He graduated from Eastern Montana College in Billings, MT in 1975 with a degree in accounting and became a CPA. He met the love of his life, Leslie Slade, while at Cut Bank High School, and they were married
on September 8 th, 1973 in Cut Bank, MT. Together they had 2 children, Andrea and Jessica. Ken and his family moved for a brief time to Bartlesville, OK and Denver, CO before settling in Sheridan, WY. He was a founding partner of Harker Mellinger. He belonged to the Lions Club and enjoyed serving on the library board and numerous other organizations throughout his life. He was a devoted family man and found his greatest joy in spending time with his wife, children, and especially, his grandson, Tristin. He was a founding member of the Jackson Creek Hunt Club and enjoyed spending his weekends hunting pheasant, though he always said that the birds were pretty safe when he was in the field. He liked to golf and fish and enjoyed traveling as well. He is survived by his wife, Leslie, of Sheridan; daughters, Andrea Mellinger, of Butte, MT, and Jessica Mellinger, of Madison, WI; his mother, Dorothy Mellinger, of Cut Bank, MT; one sister, Charlene Cloninger, of Pittsburgh, PA; and one grandson, Tristin Mellinger, of Butte, MT. Memorials in Ken's name can be directed to the Sheridan Advocacy and Resource Center and the Sheridan County Fulmer Public Library.
