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Don Baker
A Celebration of Life service for Donald L. Baker of Moorcroft, Wyoming will be held 3:00 p.m., Saturday, May 13, 2006 at Cook Lake, Wyoming.
Don, 62, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 18, 2006 at Campbell County Memorial Hospital of an unexpected illness.
His life began on December 25, 1943 when he was born the son of Roy and Eliza Baker in Marysville, California. What a wonderful gift, a Christmas baby. Don was educated in Marysville, California. As a child Don loved his horse, Peanut and his dog, Blondie. He was involved in Church, 4-H and baseball. Don married
Betty Sanders on November 28, 1969 in Redding, California. During his life Don worked in retail sales, custom farming, ranching and he was the owner of Baker’s Bowhunter Supply in Burney, California. Don enjoyed many pleasures in his life including: fishing, hunting, camping, working on old cars, motorcycle racing, watching football, auto racing and watching Cliff and Chey rodeo. His favorite pastime was history and exploring old forts. However, Don’s greatest joy was spending time with his family, especially his three grandchildren: Phebie, Tony and Brody Delfino. He loved watching Brody play ice hockey, Tony play basketball and participate in 4-H shooting sports, and he loved watching Phebie play volleyball and basketball.
Don will be greatly missed by his wife of 36 years, Betty Baker of Moorcroft, Wyoming, 2 wonderful children: Charlene (Brian) Delfino, of Moorcroft, Wyoming and Brandon Baker of Washington; 3 spectacular grandchildren: Phebie, Tony and Brody Delfino of Moorcroft, Wyoming. He will also be missed by 1 brother, Floy (Doreen) Baker of Chico, California and 2 sisters: Sandra (Tom) Burgess of Oroville, California and Mary Fasulis of Marysville, California. In-Laws: Cody (Glenn) Zane, Ray (Carolyn) Sanders, Frank (Rose) Sanders and Bob (Janell) Sanders all of Redding, California and Marvin (Donna) Sanders of Burney, California, Dee (Carolyn) Sanders of Weaverville, California. He also leaves behind many nieces, nephews and good friends.
Don was preceded in death by his parents Roy and Eliza Baker, 3 brothers: Roy Lee, Bill and Jack Baker, 1 sister, Delma. His parents by marriage, Lester and Phebie OV Sanders.
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Roger Hockett
Memorial services for Roger Hockett will be at 1:00 p.m., Friday, December 31, 2004, at the Stevenson-Wilson Funeral Home Chapel in Gillette, Wyoming with Pastor Gordon Harper of the Vineyard Christian Fellowship Church officiating.
Roger Hockett, age 65, of Gillette, Wyoming, died December 28, 2004, at the Campbell County Memorial Hospital in Gillette, Wyoming of complications of multiple sclerosis.
Roger Lee Hockett was born May 1, 1939, the son of Kenneth Allen and Lola (Allen) Hockett in Grand Island, Nebraska. Roger’s mother died giving birth to him; he was then adopted by Lola’s brother and sister-in-law, Dorothy and Deloss Hockett. After Roger graduated from the Campbell County High School in Gillette, Wyoming, he attended colleges in Casper, Wyoming and Billings, Montana. Roger entered the U.S. Air Force in 1958 and served as an airman 2nd class until his discharge in 1962. Roger married
Irene Martinez on June 25, 1966 in Gillette, Wyoming. The couple later divorced in 1982. Roger later married
Sheila Kay Harvey, who he met at the Pioneer Nursing Home on June 14, 1985 in Gillette, Wyoming.
Roger enjoyed hunting, fishing and sports.
Roger is survived by five brothers and two sisters.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Condolences may be sent in care of Stevenson-Wilson Funeral Home, 210 W. 5th Street, Gillette, WY 82716
Denis Luth
Funeral services for Denis Luth, of Gillette, Wyoming will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, May 13, 2005 at the Stevenson-Wilson Funeral Home Chapel with Father James Thayer of the Eastern Orthodox Church officiating. Visitation will be from 4:00 to 7:00 pm on Thursday, May 12, 2005 at the Stevenson-Wilson Funeral Home Chapel with a Trisagion of Mercy for the departed will be at 5:00 pm. Interment will follow in the Mt. Pisgah cemetery with military honors provided by the American Legion Post #42.
Mr. Luth, age 43, of Gillette, Wyoming died on Monday, May 9, 2005 at his home of cancer.
Denis James Luth was born the son of Richard and Charlene (Wimmer) Luth on March 4, 1962 in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. He attended elementary school there. In the early 1970’s his family moved to Gillette, Wyoming where he completed his schooling, graduating from Campbell County High School in 1980. Upon his graduation he married
his high school sweetheart Wanda Means on November 22, 1980 in Gillette, Wyoming. Denis and Wanda made their home and started their family here. In 1983 Denis entered the United States Navy which required the family to move to several different states over the course of his 13 years of duty. In 1996, Denis and his family returned home to Gillette, Wyoming where he began working for BNSF railroad. In 1999 Denis was diagnosed with melanoma cancer. This diagnosis made for his conversion from a daytime engineer to a night electric technician in Alliance, Nebraska. Denis continued to work for BNSF until March of this year when his health would not allow him. In April, Denis returned to his home, Gillette, Wyoming. Dennis was very artistic and expressed himself best through woodworking and drawing. He will be remembered most for his sense of humor and quick wit. His love for his children was noted by all and was a wonderful husband to his wife.
Denis is survived by his wife of 24 years, Wanda Luth of Gillette, Wyoming; two sons: Nathan and Sean all of Gillette; one daughter, Sarah Luth of Aberdeen, South Dakota; his mother, Charlene Heinrich of Gillette; three brothers: Jon Luth; Jeff (Cindy) Luth all of Gillette, Wyoming; Owen (Lori) Luth of Salt Lake City, Utah; sister, Teri (Ron) Christianson of Red Wing, Minnesota; grandmother, Lola Luth of Scottsbluff, Nebraska; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins and in-laws.
He was preceded in death by his father in 1994 and grandparents.
Memorials and condolences may be sent in care of the Stevenson-Wilson Funeral Home 210 W. 5th Street, Gillette, Wyoming 82716
Alicia Rodriguez
Memorial mass for Alicia Rodriguez will be held 10:00 am on Tuesday, December 27, 2005 at St. Matthew’s Catholic Church in Gillette, Wyoming with Father Cliff Jacobsen officiating. A vigil service will be held at 6:00 P.M. Monday, December 26, 2005 at Stevenson-Wilson Funeral Home Chapel in Gillette, Wyoming.
Alicia Rodriguez, age 30, of Gillette died on Monday, December 19, 2005 at the Campbell County Memorial Hospital from complications of a seizure.
Alicia was born the daughter of Joe and Josie Rodriguez in Gillette, Wyoming. She was raised and educated in Gillette, graduating from Campbell County High School in 1996. She was an active participant of the Special Olympics of Wyoming, she especially liked cross country skiing. Alicia was a member of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Turkey Foundation and the National Rifle Association. Her hobbies included that of fishing, camping, hunting, gambling, traveling and playing bingo.
Alicia is survived by her parents, Joe and Josie; brother, Diego Rodriguez; and sister, Kristy Rodriguez all of Gillette, Wyoming and her nephews and nieces: Dominic, Dakota, Deeanna, Harley, Mikayla and Jordan.
She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents; Christina and Manuel Hernandez and paternal grandparents; Valinte and Maria Rodriguez.
Memorials may be made to the Shiners Crippled Children’s Fund in Alicia’s name. Condolences may be sent to the Stevenson-Wilson Funeral Home, 210 W. 5th Street, Gillette, Wyoming.
John Belecky
John J. Belecky, age 75, of Gillette, Wyoming passed away on Tuesday, May 3, 2005 at his home of natural causes.
John J. Belecky was born on April 13, 1930 in Cheyenne, Wyoming the son of John and Rosemary (Benson) Belecky in Cheyenne, Wyoming where he spent his early life. John enlisted in the United States Navy and served from 1948-1952. Shortly after his honorable discharge from the Navy he attended the University of Wyoming where he majored in accounting. In June of 1957 he married
Georgia Bragg in Cheyenne, Wyoming. They made their first home in St. Helens, Oregon. The couple had two children, Craig and Teri. After several years in Oregon the family moved back to Wyoming where they made their home in Cheyenne, Laramie and then Gillette. John’s employment was primarily in the health care field and was employed by several hospitals in Wyoming. His hobbies were camping, fishing and gardening. John was a wonderful husband, father and grandpa to hos grandchildren. He will be greatly missed.
John is survived by his wife Georgia Belecky of Gillette, Wyoming; son, Craig (Jill) of Gillette, Wyoming; daughter, Teri Adams of Carmel, Indiana; brother, Robert (Jo) of Denver, Colorado and four grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father.
There will be a graveside service for immediate family and close friends, Pastor Marty Crump of the Family Life Church will officiate the ceremony on Friday, May 6, 2005 at 2:00 pm at the Mt. Pisgah cemetery.
Memorials may be sent to Boy’s Town in John’s name. Condolences and memorials may be sent in care of Stevenson-Wilson Funeral Home 210 W. 5th Street, Gillette, Wyoming 82716.
Jon Isaac Johnson
Memorial services for Jon Johnson of Gillette, Wyoming will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 29, 2005 at the First Presbyterian Church in Sturgis, South Dakota with Pastor Harold Delbridge officiating. Visitation will be held from 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 28, 2005 at the Stevenson-Wilson Funeral Home Chapel in Gillette.
Mr. Johnson, age 32, passed away on Saturday, June 25, 2005 in Johnson County of electrocution.
Jon Isaac Johnson was born September 30, 1972 the son of Dean and Judy (Griffith) Johnson in Sturgis, South Dakota. He was raised in Faith, South Dakota on the family ranch. He attended Faith schools. While in high school Jon participated in wrestling, a sport he very much enjoyed. Upon graduating from Faith High School in 1990 he entered the U.S. Coast Guard. When John returned from the Coast Guard he enrolled at Western Dakota Vo-tech in Rapid City, South Dakota to pursue an electrical education. On July 22, 1995 Jon married
Amy Kay Gross in Lead, South Dakota. As a young man Jon worked in Dillingham, Alaska, at the Home stake Mine in South Dakota, Union Pacific Rail Road in Nebraska, the prison in Rawlins, Wyoming finally in 2000 he and his family moved to Gillette, Wyoming. Here he worked for Universal Consulting and Electrical Specialist. In 2003 Jon and Amy started their own business, AJ Electric. He was so proud of his business; he did a wonderful job & took pride in his work. Jon loved to ride and fix up snowmobiles. He was a member of Wyoming State Snowmobile Association, and Campbell County Snowgoers. He enjoyed camping, riding horses and working cattle. His family was his everything and he never missed any of his children’s sport activities.
Jon is survived by his wife, Amy Johnson; twin sons: Jeff and Jess; one daughter, Jerika all of the family home in Gillette, Wyoming; parents, Dean and Judy Johnson; two brothers: Chris Johnson and Russ Johnson; and one grandmother Carol Johnson all of Faith, South Dakota; four nephews and three nieces.
He is preceded in death by his grandparents Ike & Lola May Griffith and Kenneth Johnson; one uncle Kink Adcock.
Memorials are suggested to benefit the children’s education and may be sent in care of the Stevenson-Wilson Funeral Home 210 W. 5th Street, Gillette, Wyoming 82716
Danny Buren Westerman
A memorial service for Danny Buren Westerman, age 59, of Gillette will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, February 18, 2006 at Stevenson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Orie Lester of the Cheyenne Church of the Nazarene officiating. Military Honors will be provided by the American Legion Post #42.
Danny died in the early morning hours of Wednesday, February 15, 2006 at his home in Gillette of Mesothelioma surrounded by his family.
Danny was born on December 5, 1947 in Peoria, Illinois the son of Buren H. and Joyce R. (Dufloth) Westerman. Danny attended school in Laramie where he met his future wife, Wanda I. Lester. They were married
on Christmas Eve 1966. Together they had 2 children. Danny entered the U.S. Army in 1967, where he served as a medical corpsman until 1970. Later he worked for Bresnan as a cable technician in Laramie and later in Gillette. While there he met a special friend, Wanda Estenson who shared his life until his death.
Danny is survived by his significant other, Wanda Estenson, 1 son, Wes and wife Beth Westerman of Phoenix, Arizona, 1 daughter, Justina and husband Ed Reilly of Surprise, Arizona, 3 grandsons; Dreu Miller, Wyatt Westerman and Robbie Reilly, 1 granddaughter, Madison Westerman and 1 sister, Darline and husband Ted Serdiuk of Laramie, Wyoming, 2 nephews, Jeff Serduik & Derek Brady & 1 niece Wendy Deroshier.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Campbell County Memorial Hospital Cancer Center or to Campbell County Memorial Hospital Hospice.
Memorials and condolences may be sent in Danny’s name in care of Stevenson Funeral Home 210 W. 5th St., Gillette, Wyoming 82716
Justin Case
Funeral services for Justin Marshall Case will be held at 11:00 am, Monday, January 23, 2006 at the Antelope Valley Baptist Church, Gillette, Wyoming with Pastor Doug Rumsey and Pastor Marty Crump officiating. Visitation will be 5:00-7:00 pm on Sunday, January 22, 2006 at the Stevenson-Wilson Funeral Home Chapel in Gillette, Wyoming.
Justin Case, age 8, of Gillette, Wyoming passed away on January 19, 2006 due to an ATV accident.
Justin Marshall Case was born July 30, 1997 the son of Mickey and Rebecca (Hostetter) Case in York, Pennsylvania. After his birth Justin resided with his family in Glenville, Pennsylvania where he attended Friendship Elementary, grades; kindergarten, first and second. In August of 2005, Justin and his family came to Gillette, Wyoming. Here he attended Cottonwood Elementary school in Wright, Wyoming and was in the third grade. Justin was the Student of the Month at Cottonwood Elementary School. He stood out among the third graders because not only did he work so hard on his school work, but he also worked hard at his friendships. Justin never had a late assignment and his teacher always knew she would receive his best work. He set an example for his classmates by being enthusiastic about learning and showing them that it was okay to enjoy school! Justin was a very creative writer and had a good mind for math. No matter the subject, Justin always tried his hardest. In addition, Justin always acted with such kindness towards his peers. He was supportive of his classmates and was loyal to his friends. Cottonwood was lucky to have such a great kid!
His hobbies included hunting, fishing, riding 4-wheeler, and shooting jack rabbits. He also attended Sunday school and AWANA at Antelope Valley Baptist Church. He wanted to be a bull rider and had an enormous zest for life and adventure.
He is survived by his parents and his brother Drew Hostetter all of Gillette, Wyoming; maternal grandparents: Ernest and Gail Hostetter of Annville, Pennsylvania; paternal grandmother, Emma Case of Glenville, Pennsylvania; maternal great grandparents: Dale and Thelma Hostetter, Paul and Mildred Leonard of Annville, Pennsylvania; as well as maternal great-great grandmother Mabel Brown of United Christian Church Home in North Annville, Pennsylvania; 3 aunts, 5 uncles and 10 cousins.
Justin was preceded in death by his grandfather, Allan Case Sr. and paternal great- grandparents, Katherine and Paul Hensel.
Services will also be held in Glennville, Pennsylvania on Friday, January 27, 2006 at 11:00 A.M. at St. Jacob’s (Stone) Church, 5152 Stone Church Road, Glennville, Pennsylvania 17329. Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 26, 2006 from 5-7 P.M at Geiple Funeral Home in Glen Rock, Pennsylvania, 53 Main St., Glen Rock, Pennsylvania 17327.
Memorials and Condolences may be sent in Justin’s name to Stevenson-Wilson Funeral Home, 210 W. 5th Street, Gillette, Wyoming 82716.
Angel Melendez
Graveside service for Angel Melendez, will be 2:30 p.m., Thursday, December 30, 2004, at the Mount Pisgah cemetery in Gillette, Wyoming with Father Peter Auer officiating.
Angel Melendez infant son of Delmy Melendez of Gillette, Wyoming was born silently on December 30, 2004 at the Campbell County Memorial Hospital in Gillette, Wyoming.
Tim Cates
Tim Cates, life-time resident of Gillette, passed away July 6th at Pioneer Manor of natural causes. Visitation will be held Saturday July 8th at Stevenson-Wilson Funeral Home from 3 to 7 p.m. Memorial Services for Gary “Tim” Cates, 59 of Gillette, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, July 15th at the Blanche Beck Memorial Chapel in the Pioneer Manor with Pastor Mike Dennis of the Christian Church officiating. Burial will follow memorial service at Mt. Pisgah
Tim was born in Gillette, Wyoming to James and Willa (Bell) Cates, November 21, 1945. He attended school in Gillette where he enjoyed wrestling and playing football. Tim graduated from Campbell County High School in 1963.
He began working for the family business, Cates Electric where he did books and became an electrician’s helper.
Tim loved to cook, golf, fish, garden and do yard work. He was especially proud that the local newspaper featured him in his garden at Pioneer Manor recently. He loved to spend hours in the store just shopping. For the past few years Tim had resided at Pioneer Manor due to health reasons. There he befriended many residents and was always looking for different ways to make life easier and happier for them. He was a people person; he had many friends and love to kid around especially with a squirt gun. He was also very protective over the nurses if anyone tried to harass them. He was very loyal and committed to anything he was doing. He was an avid Elvis fan – he collected every album, tape or CD that Elvis ever made. Tim was well thought of by his friends and family who viewed him as a kind, warm and tender-hearted man.
Tim is survived by an older sister, Mary Ann Barritt of Goldbar, Washington, and older brothers: Douglas “Bud” Cates, Raymond Cates and a younger sister Nancy Slattery all of Gillette; as well as several aunts, uncles and cousins and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death, by his parents, and an older brother Jimmy and numerous other family members.
A memorial in Tim’s name is being established to benefit the Pioneer Manor Garden. Donations and Condolences can be made in care of Stevenson – Wilson Funeral Home, 210 W. 5th St., Gillette, Wy 82716
