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ALFRED HUGH FLANIGIN
JANUARY 13, 1927 - DECEMBER 7, 2009
Former Sheridan resident, Alfred Hugh Flanigin, 82, passed away December 7 th 2009 at Iverson Memorial Hospital, in Laramie, WY. Born January 13 th, 1927 in Bristow, Oklahoma, to Nell Kathryn (Foster) and Herman Floyd Flanigin, he attended schools in Oklahoma where his parents were educators, his father superintendent of school and his mother a high school teacher. Graduating from Claremore High School as an outstanding athlete he received a basketball scholarship and attended Northeastern College in Tahlequah Oklahoma. In 1946 he enlisted in the Navy and served aboard a destroyer. At the end of the conflict he moved to Sheridan. He married
Rosemary Perkins in 1949 and continued his education at Sheridan College where he became captain of the college's first basketball team known then as the "Golden Eagles". He resumed his education at the University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK where he received a degree in Business Administration and Education. In 1954 he returned to Sheridan to assume teaching and coaching duties at Big Horn High School. He coached all sports for boys and girls track, football and basketball. With a limited bench, he took the men's basketball team to state and defeated all of the football advisories. When a new position of Distributive Education at Sheridan High School was added, he became the director as well as teaching social studies and serving as an assistant coach of track, football, and basketball. Later he became head swimming coach. He also refereed high school and college basketball. In 1971 he accepted a position at Cody High School to become Director of Vocational Education and golf coach. Divorced in 1976, he moved to Cheyenne where he became director of Tax & Revenue, a position he held until his retirement. In 1989 he married
Patricia Rinker in Laramie where he resided until his death. Preceding him in death were his parents, a son, Alfred Sean, and infant sister, brothers Ben and Col. William Flanigin. Survivors include his wife, Patricia of Laramie, sons Patrick (Mary), of Anchorage, AK, Phillip (Tera), of Sheridan, Kevin (Susan), of Carlisle, KY, daughters Deborah (Tom), of Chagrin Falls, OH, Susan Flanigin, of Big Horn, grandchildren John Patrick Flanigin, Meghann Flanigin, Ian Flanigin, Benjamin Flanigin, Torrey Thomas, Emory Thomas, & Shelby Flanigin. Brothers Robert of Ponca City, OK, & Dr. Herman Flanigin, of Little Rock, OK. While living in Sheridan he was active in many organizations, Jaycees, Kiwanis, the Civic Theater Guild, the Elk's Club, American Legion Drum and Bugle Corps, Sheridan Country Club, and the Sportsman's Club where his expertise in trapshooting won him many trophies. As a member of Saint Peter's Episcopal Church he served on the vestry and taught Sunday School. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and was an accomplished golfer. While in Cody he scored a hole-in-one at the Olive Glenn Golf Course. Teaching was his passion and he took great pride in all of his students, one in particular, Senator Mike Enzy. While in Laramie he was a member of the Veteran's of Foreign Wars, American Legion, the Elk's Club, and the Laramie Trap shooters Club. Cremation has taken place and private services are scheduled for a later date. Montgomery-Stryker Funeral Home had been in charge of services. To send condolences or sign the on-line guest book go to www.montgomerstryker.com
Ronald J. Harjo
Ronald J. Harjo, 61, of Buffalo died Saturday, Jan. 9, 2010, at the Veterans' Home of Wyoming. Visitation is 1-9 p.m. Sunday at Adams Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside services are 10 a.m. Monday in Willow Grove cemetery with the Rev. Bob McHenry officiating. American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars are in charge of military graveside rites. Memorials may benefit the Veterans' Home, c/o Adams Funeral Home, 351 N. Adams Ave., Buffalo WY 82834.
Maureen Ann Stroup Ogle
Sheridan native Maureen Ann Stroup Ogle, 62, of Cheyenne died Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010, at the Davis Hospice Center. Cremation has taken place at Cheyenne Memorial Gardens under the direction of Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel. Memorial services were Monday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Lincolnway Chapel. Interment of her urn will be 4 p.m. Thursday at Sheridan Municipal cemetery with a reception to follow at the Best Western Sheridan Center. Born April 21, 1947, in Sheridan, she had lived in Cheyenne for more than 20 years. Ms. Ogle was a waitress for many years and a member of First Baptist Church in Sheridan. She enjoyed dancing, reading, painting, working on puzzles, and was "a collector of many things." Survivors include her parents, Donald "Bert" and Luella M. Stroup of Sheridan; a daughter, Glenda Jean Wenzek Rasmussen of Cheyenne; two stepsons, Cliff Sayer and Brett Sayer, both of Sheridan; five sisters, Judith C. Lemons of Sierra Vista, Ariz., Virginia L. Morris of Sheridan, Patricia L. Shaw of Colstrip, Mont., Mary B. Lawson of Sheridan, and Rebecca L. Harris of Lovell; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews. Contributions may be sent to the Davis Hospice Center of the American Cancer Society.
James S. Wagner
James S. Wagner, 65, of Banner died Monday, Jan. 18, 2010, in Sheridan Memorial Hospital. Memorial service is 11 a.m. Thursday at Champion Ferries Funeral Home with George Tellez officiating. A reception will follow in Banner Community Hall. Born Dec. 28, 1944, in Sheridan to Preston and Thelma (Jeffers) Wagner, he grew up on the Wagner Ranch on the Tongue River and attended the Wagner School through eighth grade. He graduated from Sheridan High School in 1963, then attended Sheridan College. After serving in the U.S. Air Force, he graduated from the University of Wyoming with bachelor's and master's degrees in microbiology. He married
Sally Chapman on Aug. 24, 1968, in Laramie. They lived in Cheyenne, where he was assistant director of the Wyoming Health Laboratory for five years, then an agent for Equitable Insurance. They moved to Banner in 1978, where he continued ranching and selling insurance for Equitable, retiring from the company in 1997. He was a 4-H and FFA supporter, member of the Fair Board for 10 years, and on the board of Prairie Dog and Kearney Ditch companies. Mr. Wagner enjoyed raising Limousin cattle, horses, reading a good book, and especially time with his grandchildren and visiting with friends and family. He was preceded in death by an infant sister, Carol; a sister, Patricia Weber; and a brother, Keith Wagner. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Todd of Sheridan and Cody of Greensburg, Ind.; a brother, Gerry Wagner of Belgrade, Mont.; a sister, Virginia Rohrer of Columbus, Mont.; and three grandchildren. Memorials may benefit the donor's choice.
Gerald Bloom
Gerald Bloom, 42, of Sheridan died Friday, Jan. 15, 2010, at his residence.
Private services will be later with arrangements by Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Born in Englewood, Colo., to Kenneth and Linda (Lamm) Bloom, he grew up and attended schools in Boulder, Colo. After school he worked construction in Colorado and Wyoming, most recently in the Jackson area. He moved to Sheridan in 1998. Survivors include his father and stepmother, Susan Bloom, of Lakewood, Colo.; a brother, Donald Bloom of Sheridan; a sister, Tiffany Johnson of Knoxville, Tenn.; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorials may benefit Advocacy Resource Center, 136 Coffeen Ave., Sheridan, WY 82801.
Karl H. Kretzschmar
Karl H. Kretzschmar, 96, of Sheridan died Sunday, Jan. 17, 2010, in his home. Private services are later with arrangements by Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Born Dec. 1, 1913, in Hastings, Neb., to Karl and Frances (Malte) Kretzschmar, he worked as a petroleum engineer for Mobil Oil until he retired. He moved in 2009 to Sheridan with his son, Karl, who survives him.
NORMA JEAN GOODMAN
APRIL 23, 1931 - JANUARY 17, 2010
Norma Jean Goodman, 78, of Sheridan, passed away on Sunday, January 17, 2010, at the Sheridan Manor. Norma Jean (Deines) Goodman was born April 23, 1931 to Henry and Mary (Hofferber) Deines in Billings, Montana, and moved to Leiter, Wyoming the following year. She attended school in Cadiz, and Clearmont, Wyoming where she graduated High School with a GED in 1951. She married
Walter Goodman on November 7, 1948, and they lived and worked at the Burgess Ranch for many years. They divorced in 1976. She married
Howard "Swede" Goodman on October 27, 1979 and lived in Casper, Wyoming. Howard died on November 10, 2006, and Norma moved to Sheridan in 2008. She enjoyed gardening and colorful flowers, and watching her favorite television shows "Mash" and "The Golden Girls." Her cats were beloved companions and pampered pets, the luckiest cats in her Casper and Sheridan neighborhoods. She is survived by her daughter Marilyn Winner & fiance Michael Hiller of Sheridan, son, Walter "Wayne" Goodman of Joliet, MT, daughter Kathleen Taylor of Casper, WY; step children, Steve Goodman, Cary Goodman, Ardith (Sis) Haugen, Sue Weakly, Carol Jean Goodman; sisters, Marian Kimble of Casper, WY, Lucille (Otto) Frank, of Billings, MT, Marjorie (Ben) Flynn of Billings, MT; grandchildren, Ryan Winner, Jessica Winner, Thad Taylor, Brandy Taylor and Isabel Weaver. Funeral Services for Norma are at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 22, 2010 at Kane Funeral Home with Paster P. J. Cain officiating. interment will follow at 2:00 p.m. at the Sunset Memorial Garden cemetery in Billings, MT. Memorials to honor Mrs. Goodman may be made to the Sheridan Dog and Cat Shelter, 84 East Ridge Road, Sheridan, WY 82801. Kane Funeral Home has been entrusted with the arrangements.
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Maureen Ann Stroup Ogle
Sheridan native Maureen Ann Stroup Ogle, 62, of Cheyenne died Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010, at the Davis Hospice Center. Cremation has taken place at Cheyenne Memorial Gardens under the direction of Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel. Memorial services were Monday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Lincolnway Chapel. Interment of her urn will be Thursday at Sheridan Municipal cemetery. Born April 21, 1947, in Sheridan, she had lived in Cheyenne for more than 20 years. Ms. Ogle was a waitress for many years and a member of First Baptist Church in Sheridan. She enjoyed dancing, reading, painting, working on puzzles, and was "a collector of many things." Survivors include her parents, Donald "Bert" and Luella M. Stroup of Sheridan; a daughter, Glenda Jean Wenzek Rasmussen of Cheyenne; two stepsons, Cliff Sayer and Brett Sayer, both of Sheridan; five sisters, Judith C. Lemons of Sierra Vista, Ariz., Virginia L. Morris of Sheridan, Patricia L. Shaw of Colstrip, Mont., Mary B. Lawson of Sheridan, and Rebecca L. Harris of Lovell; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews. Contributions may be sent to the Davis Hospice Center of the American Cancer Society.
Harry D. Williams Sr.
Harry D. Williams Sr., 80, of Sheridan died Friday, Jan. 15, 2010, in Sheridan Memorial Hospital. Private services are planned later. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Born July 10, 1929, in Ranchester to Harry Sr. and Lydia (Leis) Williams, he grew up and attended schools in Sheridan. After completing his education, he worked for Sheridan Furniture until he was activated in 1950 in the National Guard and stationed at Fort Lewis, Wash. He married
Helen Moore on Oct. 14, 1950, in Olympia, Wash. After his military discharge, he returned to Sheridan and worked for Peter Kiewit and Sons. The couple moved to California, where he worked as a heavy-equipment operator for Pfizer, mining talc. He retired from Pfizer and returned to Sheridan in 1988, where he went to work for Brown Drug and Dairy Queen. He enjoyed fishing, photography, visiting historical places, and spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Christal. Survivors include his wife; two sons, Harry Jr. of Sheridan and Donald G. of Stillwater, Okla.; a daughter, Linda Heemeyer of Sheridan; seven grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. Memorials may benefit Sheridan Dog & Cat Shelter, 84 East Ridge Road, Sheridan, WY 82801 or a charity of the donor's choice.
Keith Baldwin
Keith Baldwin, 52, of Buffalo died Monday, Jan. 18, 2010, at Johnson County Healthcare Center in Buffalo. Visitation is 1-9 p.m. Wednesday and 8:30-9:30 a.m. Thursday at Adams Funeral Home Chapel in Buffalo. Funeral services are 10 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home with the Rev. John Constantine officiating. Memorials may benefit the American Diabetes Association, c/o Adams Funeral Home at 351 N. Adams Ave., Buffalo WY 82834.
Ruth Y. Carroll
Former Sheridan resident Ruth Y. Carroll, 90, of Lewiston, Idaho, died Friday, Jan. 8, 2010, at Life Care Center of Lewiston. Cremation has taken place and no services are planned at this time. Arrangements are with Vassar-Rawls Funeral Home of Lewiston. She was born Nov. 1, 1919, in Stafford, Kan., to Clyde and Edith Sanford. She married
L. Wray Carroll on Sept. 22, 1972, in Sheridan, where they lived for many years before moving to Lewiston. Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Sheryl Dutcher of Clearwater, Fla., and Sandra Seip of Huntington Beach, Calif.; and three stepdaughters, Sheila DeVries of Hot Springs, S.D., Pamela Hancock of Telluride, Colo., and Darla Jenkins of Golden, Colo.
MAXINE WILSON
SEPTEMBER 18, 1922 - JANUARY 13, 2010
Maxine Wilson, 87, of Lodge Grass, Montana, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2010, in Sheridan, Wyoming, at Sheridan Manor. Maxine was born on September 18, 1922, to Ed and Maude Wilkes in Sheridan, Wyoming. She married
Jack Wilson on November 9, 1941 and they purchased the High School Hill Store in 1949. She enjoyed weekends at the cabin, horse races and riding her 80 CC Mini Enduro Yamaha motorcycle for pleasure and for moving cattle. She was the ultimate hostess, whether it be ice skating parties or branding and cattle drive picnics. Maxine belonged to the Jr. Women's Club and DOES in her younger years, and she was an active member of Cowbelles when she was older. She was a beautiful seamstress, she enjoyed playing the piano, and she was a great ranch wife. To this day, there are those who attest that Max and Jack served the best burgers in town - maybe even on the planet. Her greatest joy in life was spending time with her family. Maxine was preceded in death by her parents; brothers, Francis Wilkes, Burl Wilkes and Merlin Wilkes. She is survived by her husband, Jack Wilson; son Edward (Colleen) Wilson of Lodge Grass, MT, and daughter Jacque (Scott) Friedrick of Sheridan, WY; sister Betty Young of Cincinatti, Ohio; grandchildren Wendy (Kenny) Balkenbush of Story, WY, Jessie (Casey) Cunningham of Sheridan, WY, E.J. (Shiann) Panetta of Sheridan, WY, and Laurie (Narvin) Russaw of Los Angeles, CA; great-grandchildren MaKenna Balkenbush of Story, WY, DeLani Cunningham and Bailey Cunningham of Sheridan, WY and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorial Services will be held 2:00 p.m., Thursday, January 21, 2010, at Kane Funeral Home with Pastor Chuck Gifford officiating. A reception will follow the service at the Elks Club #520. Memorials may be made to the Elk's Youth Rodeo, 45 W. Brundage, Sheridan, WY 82801. Kane Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.
Linda Ross
Linda Ross, 66, of Buffalo died Saturday, Jan. 16, 2010, at Johnson County Healthcare Center in Buffalo. Visitation is 1-9 p.m. today at Adams Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral service is 10 a.m. Tuesday at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Buffalo with the Rev. Russ Murphy officiating. Private burial will follow. Memorials may benefit St. Luke's Episcopal Church in care of Adams Funeral Home, 351 N. Adams Ave., Buffalo WY 82834.
Robert S. Grissom
Robert S. Grissom, 73, of Dayton, died Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010, at his residence. Per his request, no services are planned. Born April 1, 1936, in St. Louis, Mo., to Walter Scott and Bertha (Frickelton) Grissom, he grew up and attended school in San Rafael, Calif., and graduated from San Rafael High School. He married
Cheryl Brice in Billings on Sept. 24, 1986. Grissom was a truck driver and belonged to the Teamsters Union. He enjoyed sports and pheasant hunting. Survivors include his wife of Dayton; one son, Robert Scott Grissom, Jr. of Minneapolis; two daughters, Cynthia Grissom of Minneapolis and Susan Kralj of Great Falls, Mont.; a brother, John Grissom of Kirkland, Wash.; a sister, Carolyn Lenhard of Wallace, Idaho; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Memorials may benefit the Shrine Hospital for Children, PO Box K, Sheridan, WY 82801
Julio Gaona
Julio Gaona, 81, of Ranchester, died Thursday, Jan. 14, 2010 in the Sheridan VA Medical Center. Gaona was born Jan. 28, 1928 in Anson, Texas, to Donaciano and Alejandra (Roque) Gaona. He joined the U.S. Army and was with the 3010th Army Air Forces Base Unit at Williams Field, Ariz., from January 2, 1947 to Dec. 21, 1949. Gaona married
Guadalupe Barrera April 12, 1953, in Edroy, Texas. He was a timekeeper for Sheppard and Geiger in Texas, then moved to Casper where he was a maintenance worker and then he worked for Wyoming Machinery. Gaona enjoyed making salsa, experimenting with chili peppers, dancing, singing, reading the Bible, and especially enjoyed spending time with his family. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Oscar; four sisters, Tirza, Celestina, Nicolasa, and Lasarra and three brothers, Lupe, Pablo and Baldomero. Gaona is survived by his wife, Guadalupe, of Ranchester, five sons, Donaciano David, Mario (Nadine), Ricardo, Gavino (Jennifer) and Oscar (Shannon) Gaona; two daughters, Lillian Serna (Juan) and Julie Condelario (Todd); two brothers, Rodolf and Jose (Cuca) Gaona; 15 grandchildren and one great grandchild. He is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. Christian wake service will be at 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17, 2010, at Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Funeral liturgy will be at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 18, 2010, at Champion Ferries Funeral Home with Father Thomas Ogg officiating. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.
COYNE L. “SONNY“ TIBBETS
NOVEMBER 1, 1936 - JANUARY 9, 2010
Coyne L. (Sonny) Tibbets, 73, died Saturday, January 9, 2010 at Sheridan Memorial hospital, following a long struggle with Parkinson’s Disease. Cremation has followed. A memorial service will be held at Kane Funeral Home, 689 Meridian on Saturday, January 16, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. All family and friends are welcome to attend. Sonny was born November 1, 1936 in Sheridan Memorial Hospital to Coyne C. Tibbets and Marie P. Anderson-Tibbets. The family lived on a ranch north of Leiter, WY where he attended various country schools until old enough to attend Sheridan High School. He graduated with the class of 1954. He and his high school sweetheart, Margaret Leland, were married
in August of 1955. They lived at the family ranch for nearly three years, then worked briefly on a ranch south of Buffalo. From there they moved to another ranch south of Gillette, where Sonny worked as a ranch hand until April of 1962. Sonny and his wife bought an irrigated place at Leiter to be operated in conjunction with his parents’ property. The couple were divorced in 1991. Sonny was active in the Cadiz School Board at Leiter, and later the combined board of Arvada, Leiter and Clearmont. He served 24 years as board member, including several terms as Board Chair, and was involved in the planning and building of the B.O.C.E.S. School in Gillette as well. He was also on the ditch board serving the Clearcreek valley, and was instrumental in helping to form the Cadiz Corporation to secure water for the State of Wyoming. For years, he also wrote regular editorials in the Country Journal and, later, The Sheridan Press under the title-name Willie and Sunshine . Sonny was a skilled big game hunter and guided out-of-state hunters at the family ranch and in the Big Horn Mountains for many years. In 1992, after losing the property to the state, he moved to Sheridan and studied to become a real estate agent. After passing the exams, he worked briefly for ABC Realty and Purcell Land Company, eventually striking out on his own as Sunshine Realty, specializing in rural properties. He was a member of the Realtor’s Association, serving as president for a year. He enjoyed writing, reading, particularly books by Louis L’Amour, and playing the guitar in his leisure moments. He is survived by six children, Coyne E. (Butch) of Orlando, FL, Diane Campbell, Susan Rochelle and Michael all of Sheridan, Elizabeth (Beth) Welsh of Redlands, CA, and David, whereabouts unknown, as well as eight grandchildren and two step-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made at First Interstate Bank, 4 South Main, Sheridan.
LARRY WAYNE “GUS “ GUSTAFSON
JANUARY 5, 1939 - JANUARY 11, 2010
Larry Wayne “Gus” Gustafson, 71, of Sheridan passed away on Monday, January 11, 2010. Larry was born on January 5, 1939 in Robbinsdale, Minnesota to Harold and Hazel Gustafson. Upon graduation from high school Larry joined the US Marine Corps. After discharge from the Marine Corps he married
the love of his life, Margie Ulmaniec and said on their first date that he was going to marry her. He did and they were married
nearly 50 years. He often said he wished they had many more lifetimes together. They had two children together, Blair Gustafson and Holly Belus. Larry was known as Gus to all his friends and his wife says if she wanted to get his attention she had to call him Gus as he wouldn’t answer to Larry. After his discharge from the Marine Corps, Gus received diplomas under the GI bill for automotive mechanics and mechanical drawing. Gus was an avid wood worker and enjoyed his children and grand children immensely. He loved hunting, fishing, camping and reloading ammunitions. Another great joy of his was restoring antique motorcycles. Gus and his father owned and operated an automotive shop for about 10 years before Gus moved to Wyoming and went to work for Riley Motors as a Service Manager. He then went to work for the Burlington Northern Railroad where he worked as a conductor and a locomotive engineer. He was the union representative for Local 951 of the United Transportation Union for 13 years. He was a member of Lodge 8, the Scottish Rite and Kalif Temple. He was a member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church for over 40 years and served on the church vestry for three years during that time. He was also a Eucharistic Minister. He joined the Big Brothers/Sisters and he and his “Little” brother have been good friends for about 12 years. His “Little” brother is now a United States Marine and has served in Iraq. Gus especially enjoyed his annual hunting trips with his son and grandsons, his many camping trips with his son-in-law Tom, fishing, shooting and camping with his brothers-in-law. The most important things in Gus’ life were his wife and family. He was adored by them all. Larry was preceded in death by his parents Hazel and Harold. Survivors include his wife, Margie; children Blair (Shelly) Gustafson and Holly (Tom) Belus both of Sheridan, WY; siblings Gary Gustafson and Darlene Egbert of Wisconsin; five grandchildren Riley (David) Cook, Cassidy Belus, Cole, Noah and Grace Gustafson of Sheridan. Memorial Service will be held 10:00 a.m., Saturday, January 16, 2010 at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church with Reverend Kevin Jones and Reverend Bob Miller officiating. In lieu of flowers, Memorials can be made out to Big Brothers Big Sisters, 245 Broadway, Sheridan, WY 82801. Kane Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.
