AUGUST 2005

Edith Louise Mathews - August 1
Merne Louise Kimmey - August 1
Michael Scott McNulty - August 4
Alice Pauline Loosmore - August 5
Mary Patricia Ellison - August 6
Darwin L. Hackworth - August 6
Richard (Rick) Alan Sneith - Aug. 10
Vince Zimmer - August 11
Esther Ruth Guzman - August 17
Kurtis Ryan Rowland - August 17
Nicole Linnebur - August 18
Julie Ubillos - August 18
Kelsey Ubillos-Linnebur - August 19
Carl G. Hill - August 20
Wesley Grant Clark - August 22
Roy Eugene Reno - August 22
Charles Burl "Buck" Pollet - August 23
Rose Beck - August 24
Janet E. (Betty) Morrison - August 24, 2005
Ervin Floyd Andrews - August 28
James Sapp - August 28
Clyde (Gene) Lyda - August 31
William Coombs - August 31, 2005
Mary Alice Johnson - August 31

Edith Louise Mathews - August 1, 2005

Memorial services were conducted Wednesday evening, Aug. 3 at Union Presbyterian Church for Edith Louise Mathews, 95, who died Monday, Aug. 1 at the Powell Nursing Home.
The Rev. David Hunter officiated at services.
She was born Dec. 16, 1909, in Russell, Iowa, to Charles and Bessie Kells. She was one of eight siblings, all of whom preceded her in death.
She grew up and received her education in Russell. In 1940, she came to Powell to visit her sister, Arlene Bovee, and she met Raymond Mathews. They were married Nov. 22, 1940.
To this union were born two daughters, Mary and Carol. Mary died in 1960. The couple purchased a farm in the Northend Community in 1944, and Edith was active in farm life. She was a member of the Northend Club, Eastern Star and also played in the Kitchen Band. She was an active member of the Union Presbyterian Church and sang in the choir for over 40 years.
After the death of her husband, she remained on the farm until 1971 when she sold the farm to the See family and moved to town to live in a home on Division Street.
Edith loved to cook and enjoyed entertaining. The family remembers fondly: If you stopped by her home, you had something to eat.
She also enjoyed embroidery and crochet. She was a born caretaker and delighted in helping other people. She was fondly known as the “cheerleader” at the nursing home because she was such an advocate of the care center and was often seen sitting in the reception area greeting visitors. She always had a smile and piece of candy for everyone. On Tuesday nights at Happy Hour, she could be seen dancing to the lively music in her walker.
Survivors include a daughter, Carol, and son-in-law Jim Bever, three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren, all of Concord, Calif.; sister-in-law Betty Mathews; and many nieces and nephews.
For those who wish, memorials to the Powell Valley Care Center or Union Presbyterian Church would be appreciated by the family.

Merne Louise Kimmey - August 1, 2005

Merne Louise Kimmey, 84, of Prescott, Ariz., died Monday, Aug.1, peacefully at her home in Prescott.
Mrs. Kimmey was born, Merne Louise Murray, July 15, 1921, in Powell.She left Powell during WWII to serve as a “Rosie the Riveter” in San Diego, Calif. She was very proud of her contribution to the war effort. She lived in Costa Mesa, Calif., for many years where she raised her family of three daughters. She spent many years as a Girl Scout Leader. In 1969, Merne moved to Prescott with daughters Janet and Cindy. She was a board member of the Prescott Valley Historical Society and was a member of the Westerners and the Prescott Outings Club.she took great pleasure from traveling extensively in her retirement years. She was preceded in death by her husband Paul Kimmey. Survivors include her older brother, Bruce Murray of Powell. She is also survived by her three daughters: Catherine Thompson of Lummi Island, Wash., Janet Klugiewicz of Phoenicia, N.Y., Cynthia Klugiewicz of Bainbridge Island, Wash; three grandchildren – Josh Mills, Chris Mills and Erin Laycock; and one great-grandchild, Cameron Laycock.A memorial service was held Aug. 6 at a favorite outdoor location that she and her late husband cherished. All of Merne’s daughters attended the memorial at the Mogollon Rim in Arizona. Also attending was granddaughter, Erin.  Many friends from the Prescott area also attended the spreading of her ashes; and, many shared memories were a part of the reminiscence ceremony. For those who wish, donations may be made to the Lummi Island Heritage Trust, P.O. Box 158, Lummi Island, Washington 98262.

Michael Scott McNulty - Aug. 4, 4005

Services for Michael Scott McNulty, who died Aug. 4 in Billings, are scheduled for 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 10 at New Life Christian Fellowship in Powell.
He was 19.
He was born Nov. 6, 1985, in Camarillo, Calif., to Jerry and Dulcie (Scott) McNulty. He graduated from Powell High School in 2004 and joined the U.S. Marine Corps. He was stationed at the School of Infantry, Camp Pendleton, Calif., and was on a one-month recruiting assignment in Wyoming. He enjoyed playing drums, working with firearms and designing computer games. He was very proud to be a Marine.
Survivors include his parents, Jerry and Dulcie McNulty of Clark; sisters, Megan Elizabeth McNulty of Santa Clarita, Calif., and Amy Claire McNulty of Clark; grandfather, Crewdson Douglas Scott of Santa Clarita, Calif.; uncles, Bill McNulty of Santee, Calif., Ian Scott of Hollywood, Calif., and Bernie Majusiak of Cody; aunts, Mary Dussell of Pescadero, Calif., Tish Loosley of Santa Cruz, Calif., and Claire Westhaver of Vacaville, Calif.; many loving cousins and many close friends, especially Josh Jolovich, Todd Richardson, Kyle Benander and their families.
He was preceded in death by a grandfather, Capt. Gerald McNulty USN; two grandmothers, Betsy McNulty and Margaret Scott; and two aunts, Katie Majusiak and Erin McNulty.
Memorials may be made to the Semper Fi Fund, which helps injured Marine families with convalescence and return to civilian life at www.semperfifund.org or 825 College Blvd Suite 102, PMB 609, Oceanside, CA 92057, or Families on the Frontline Fellowship c/o Shoshone First Bank, 1401 Sheridan Avenue, Cody, WY 82414.

Alice Pauline Loosmore - Aug. 5, 2005

Alice Pauline Loosmore, 78, died Aug. 5 at her daughter’s home in Powell.
She was born March 1, 1927, in St Louis, Mo., to Mary Ann Northcutt. In 1993, she moved to Powell to be near her daughter. She enjoyed the Senior Citizens’ Center in Powell, playing cribbage until illness prevented it.
She is survived by her children, Sandy Kingery of Powell, Patrick Dalessandro, Gordon Loosmore, Raymond Loosmore, Dave Loosmore and Lori Johnson, all of Missouri; her brothers, Marion Harmon of Powell and Vernie Harmon of St. Louis; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by 10 brothers.
According to her wishes, cremation has taken place and no services are scheduled.

Mary Patricia Ellison - Aug. 6, 2005

Graveside services for Mary Patricia (Pat) Ellison, 79, of Powell, will take place at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 12, at the Crown Hill Cemetery.
Ellison died Aug. 6 at West Park Hospital in Cody, where she was recovering from a June 2005 automobile accident.
She was born May 31, 1926, in Marmarth, N.D., to Charles and Mabel Jamieson. She moved to Powell with her family on Sept. 1, 1928. She graduated from Powell High School in the spring of 1944 and married James Ellison on Jan. 19, 1946.
The couple raised three sons in Powell and other Wyoming towns.
While living in Nebraska, the Ellison sons graduated from Kimball High School and then from the University of Nebraska.
Pat was an active member of the Union Presbyterian Church, Eastern Star and Daughters of the Nile. She will be remembered as a loving wife and mother.
She is survived by her husband, Jim, of Powell; two brothers, Hewitt (Geneva) Jamieson of Powell and Ross Jamieson of Billings; three sons, Paul (Diane) Ellison of Houston, Texas, Warren (Doris) Ellison of Janesville, Wis., and James (Susan) Ellison of Montara, Calif.; six grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews and her sister-in-law, Helen Whitaker of Apache Junction, Ariz.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Jamieson, and a sister, Roberta Jacobs.
Following services on Friday, a luncheon in honor of Pat will take place at the Union Presbyterian Church.
Memorials may be made to the Daughters of the Nile for the Shriners Children's Hospital at 2831 Highway 120, Cody, WY 82414.
Thompson Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Darwin L. Hackworth - Aug 6., 2005

Darwin L. Hackworth, 40, of Powell died Saturday, Aug. 6, from injuries suffered in a horseback riding accident in the Cloud Peak Wilderness of the Bighorn Mountains. Memorial services are at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 11, at Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church, 777 E. Seventh St. in Powell. He was born May 6, 1965, in Findlay, Ohio, the son of Virginia and Payne Hackworth. He grew up in Vanlue, Ohio, and graduated from Vanlue High School in 1983. On May 17, 1986, he married Jill Krauss in Findlay. He belonged to Sager Masonic Lodge 513 in Lafayette, Ohio, and was a past master of the lodge. In August 1997, Dar moved with his family to Powell, where he became a lineman with Garland Light and Power Co. He became superintendent in 2000. He had been interested in music since he was young and became a talented musician, playing banjo and guitar with the bluegrass Gospel band, "Witness." He was a member of Glad Tidings Assembly of God and loved sharing his love for Jesus with his church family and the community through music. Dar loved spending time with family and friends and his time in the mountains, hunting, fishing and riding horses. Most of all, he loved Jesus and his family is comforted by knowing he is with him. Dar loved his job and his co-workers and will be greatly missed by his wife and children. He is survived by his wife, Jill; sons Jacob D. Hackworth and Reed J. Hackworth and daughter Haley M. Hackworth of the family home in Powell; his parents and three brothers, Duane, Dwight and Nathan. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents and his fraternal grandfather.Ê Dar wished to be cremated with his ashes spread over Belknap Plateau on Carter Mountain. Memorial gifts may be given to Glad Tidings Assembly of God or the Dar Hackworth Memorial Fund at First National Bank and Trust, which will be used for college expenses for the Hackworth children.

Richard (Rick) Alan Sneith - Aug. 10, 2005

Funeral services for Richard Alan Sneith, 60, of Powell, will take place Wednesday, Aug. 10, at First United Methodist Church in Powell.
Sneith died Aug. 5 at St. Vincent Healthcare in Billings.
He was born Jan. 25, 1945, in Chappell, Neb., to Samuel and Sara (Keilgass) Sneith. He graduated from high school, and was employed as a truck driver.
He married Frances Taylor on Aug. 9, 1985, in Heber Springs, Ark.
He is survived by his wife, Frances, of Powell; two daughters, Nicole (Kenneth) Slonike of Douglas, and Alicia (Bud) McMackin of Casper; five sisters, Mary (Ron) Hess of Gillette, Pam (Jim) Johnston of Gillette, Sherril (Kelly) Koefed of Blackfoot, Idaho, Carol (Jay) Lanchbury of Powell and Betty (Randy) Wallace of Newton, N.C.; and four grandchildren, Vincent, Cameron and Tiffany Slonike of Douglas and Shawn McMackin of Casper.
He was preceded in death by his father; mother; step-father, Elmer Dillon; sisters, Janice Kintz and Carol Lou Wickwire; a son, Matthew Pierce; and a grandson, Conner McMackin.
Visitation will take place from 9 a.m. to 9:45 a.m. at the church the day of the funeral. Funeral services will begin at 10 a.m., with the Rev. David Hunter presiding. Pallbearers will be Dale Spomer, Michael Jon Spomer, Dale Clifton, Lyle Bjornestad, Curtis Bjornestad and Joe Lennon. Joe Schalz will be honorary pallbearer.
Burial will be at Crown Hill Cemetery.

Vince Zimmer - August 11, 2005

Former Powell High School teacher and coach, Vince Zimmer, died peacefully Thursday, Aug. 11 at his home in the Star Valley in the presence of his daughters and beloved wife, after fighting a courageous nine-month battle with melanoma. He was 66.
Catholic services will be held today (Tuesday, Aug. 16) at Schwab Funeral Chapel in Thayne. Father Carl Beavers, Father Jim Krah, and Deacon John Deti will be officiating/
Born Aug. 19, 1938, in Glentana, Mont. to John and Gertrude Zimmer, the 12th of 13 children, he attended early school in Peerless, Mont, then went on to the University of Wyoming, playing and lettering both in football and baseball. His college career was briefly interrupted by his service in the U.S. Army.
Upon finishing college, he successfully coached football and baseball and taught at the college and high school level for 20 years, shaping the lives of many young athletes. From humble career beginnings in Lusk, he went on to coach in Powell, Hiram Scott in Scottsbluff, Nebr., UNC in Greeley. Colo., UNLV in Las Vegas, the University of Utah in Salt Lake City, Hellgate High in Missoula, Mont., and West High in Billings, Mont.
Vince was an enduring student of life and the academic world. He taught and coached in Powell from 1965 to 1967.
Leaving the coaching field, he moved his family to Wyoming to become a school administrator for 16 years. He was an active community member wherever he lived, including Star Valley, where he chose to retire, play golf, and enjoy life. He was an inspiring, motivating, spiritual influence for is family and a loving husband to Peggy. He will be missed greatly and remembered by all with respect and affection.
Survivors include his wife, Peggy; two daughters, Tiffany Zimmer of Boise, Idaho, and Cescilee Rall (Mike) of Salt Lake City, Utah; two grandchildren; two brothers, four sisters; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by Darcie, his daughter; his parents; five brothers; one sister; and his father-in-law, Bud Hoblit.
The family requests that memorials be made to the Holy Family Catholic Church Building Fund in care of Farrish Thompson, 448 Bowles Lane, Afton, WY 83110.

Esther Ruth Guzman - August 17, 2005

Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated Wednesday, Aug. 17 at St. Mary Magdalen Catholic Church in Worland for Esther Ruth Guzman, 54-year-old Powell resident, who died at Billings Deaconess Clinic on Friday, Aug. 12 after a brief illness. She was born Nov. 27, 1950, in Powell, a daughter of Jose A. and Ann (Gonzales) Ramirez. The family moved to Worland in 1963 where Esther received her education. She graduated from Worland High School in 1970. She went to work as a teacher’s aide with Absaroka Head Start where she worked until 1978. She was married to  Jesus Guzman in Worland on Feb. 10, 1978. They moved to Orange Cove, Calif., where she received her CNA license. In 1980 the family moved to Corpus Christy Texas, where Esther worked as a teacher’s aide. In 2002 she was divorced, and in 2004 she moved to Worland where she was employed as a teacher’s aide at Worland High School. In April of 2005 she moved to Powell where she took a position with NOWCAP. Esther loved working with children in the schools. She could be found attending her nieces’ and nephews’ sporting events and spending time with her children. She is preceded in death by her father Jose; and two brothers, Alfred and Jose, Jr. She is survived by her mother, Ann Ramirez of Worland; sons, Jesus Guzman Jr. and Jose Guzman, both of Worland; daughter, Cristina of Powell; brother John (Teresa) Ramirez of Rockfield, Ill.; and sisters, Rachel (Joaquin) Garcia of Lavonia, Texas, Barbara Monrroy and Diana (Florencio) Deniz, all of Worland. Burial was in Riverview Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made in Esther’s name and sent to Bryant Funeral Home, PO Box 524, Worland, WY 82401. 

Kurtis Ryan Rowland - Aug. 17, 2005

Funeral services will be conducted today (Tuesday) at 10 a.m. at Christ The King Lutheran Church in Cody for Kurtis Ryan Rowland, 18, who was killed in an automobile accident Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 17 on U.S. Highway 14-16-20 east of Cody.
He was born Aug. 24, 1986, in Lovell to Steven Leroy and Darlene Louise (Zeller) Rowland. He graduated with honors from Cody High School in May of 2005. He was recently confirmed and baptized on Sunday, Aug. 14. His confirmation verse was: “Then said Jesus, If ye continue in my world, then are ye my disciples indeed; And ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free.” John 8:31-32.
Kurt wrote frequently, turning his thoughts into stories and filming his ideas, using friends and family as his characters. He enjoyed spending time with his brother, sister and friends by watching movies, going to the lake, hiking and driving adventures in the “Blue Whale.” Finding something unique in everyone was important to Kurt.
He was looking forward to attending Northwest College and becoming an English teacher.
Survivors include his father and mother, Steve and Darlene Rowland; his brother, Kelly; and his sister, Brooke, all of the family home; grandparents, Leroy and Nancy Evans of Riverton and Brent and Louise Zeller of Thermopolis; great-grandparents, Bob and Emily Aden of Thermopolis, and great-grandmother, Maxine Bjorke of Lovell; aunts and uncles, Tammy and Mike Timmons of Lovell, Bill Rowland of Falls City, Nebr., Dana and Kevin Spann of Byron, Dawn and Bryant Jolley of Worland; and his cherished cousins, Jesi and Jada Timmons, Colton Rowland, Olivia Spann, Todd, Brittania, Kenna and Gaton Jolley.
He was preceded in death by his grandpa, Kenneth Rowland; great-grandfather, Martin Bjorke; and cousins, Bailey Rowland and Jala Timmons.
Pastor Timothy King will officiate at services and burial in Riverside Cemetery, Cody. Should friends desire, memorials may be made to Christ The King Preschool or Make A Wish Foundation, in care of Cody High School 12125 10th Street, Cody, WY 82414.
Funeral arrangements are by Ballard Funeral Home.

Nicole Linnebur - August 18, 2005

Nicole Rene Linnebur of Powell, 15, died Thursday, Aug. 18 at Delta County Memorial Hospital in Delta, Colo.
She was born Sept. 14, 1989, to Richard and Patricia Linnebur. She spent her early childhood in Cedaredge, Colo.
She enjoyed spending time with her family and her nephew, Timmy Demoney. She was involved in Future Farmers of America.
She is survived by her father and stepmother, Richard and Carmen Linnebur; her mother and stepfather, Patricia and Mike Demoney of Powell; two brothers, Christopher and Dewayne; a sister, Chelsea Linnebur; a nephew, Timothy Demoney; her step-brothers, Christopher Demoney, Robert Demoney and Michael (Dominique) Demoney; her paternal grandmother, Dorothy Linnebur; her maternal grandmother, Sandra Burns; her grandparents, Herbert and Norma Demoney of Powell; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
A memorial service was held Aug. 25 at Cedaredge Assembly of God, with concluding services at Orchard Mesa Cemetery.
A Powell area memorial service will be held Saturday, Sept. 10 at 4 p.m. at Jake and Kay Clark’s Arena in Ralston. The memorial service will also be a time of remembrance for Julie Ubillos and Kelsey Mae Linnebur.
Memorial contributions may be made to Powell-Shoshone Chapter of FFA, in care of Powell High School.

Julie Ubillos - August 18, 2005

Julie Ubillos of Delta County, Colo., died Thursday, Aug. 18. She was 23.
She was born April 24, 1982, in Grand Junction, Colo., to Julian and Pat Ubillos. She spent her childhood in Cedaredge, Colo., graduating from Cedaredge High School in 2000. She graduated from Mesa State College in 2002.
She lived in Powell for a brief time.
She enjoyed horses, children and the outdoors.
Survivors include her fiancee, Chris Linnebur of Delta County; her father, Julian Ubillos; her brother, Danny; an aunt, Janyce Rotunno of Pueblo, Colo.; her grandmother, Lois Sorter; two uncles and their wives, Bill and Janell Ogle, and Jim and Kris Ogle; numerous cousins and the entire Linnebur family.
Memorial services were held Aug. 25 at Cedaredge Assembly of God.

Kelsey Ubillos-Linnebur - August 19, 2005

Kelsey Mae Ubillos-Linnebur of Delta County, Colo., died Aug. 19 in Denver Children’s Hospital. She was 17 months old.
She was born March 22, 2004, to Chris Linnebur and Julie Ubillos. She enjoyed horses, the outdoors, her dog Buddy and riding in her dad’s pickup truck. She will be remembered as a sweet and sassy “baby girl.”
Kelsey is survived by her father, Chris Linnebur of Delta, Colo.; her grandfather, Julian Ubillos of Pueblo; her grandmother, Pat Linnebur of Powell; her grandfather and his wife, Richard and Carmen Linnebur of Arvada, Colo.; her great-grandmothers; and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins.
Two other children will have a second chance at life because of Kelsey’s gift of love.
Services were held Aug. 25 at Cedaredge Assembly of God Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Children’s Hospital in Denver.

Carl G. Hill - Aug. 20, 2005

Carl G. Hill, 82, died of cancer, Saturday, Aug. 20 at his home in Ogden, Utah, surrounded by his family.He was born Feb. 12, 1923 in Garland, Utah, to Joseph Vernal and Christena Hill.Besides Garland, he lived in Clear Creek, Utah and homesteaded his beloved farm in Powell  in 1949. He moved to Ogden in 1991 and married Helen Cornfeld. A veteran of WWII, Carl served with the U.S. Army from 1943-1946 and saw action in the Philippines. Preceding him in death were his first wife, Wanetta Dill, and their son David; Carl's parents, two brothers and three sisters. Surviving are his wife Helen, two sons, two daughters, eight grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, seven brothers and three sisters.Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at Lindquist's Ogden Mortuary, 3408 Washington Blvd., Ogden, UT. Friends may call at the mortuary on Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. and Thursday 10 to 10:45 a.m. Interment, Lindquist's Memorial Gardens of the Wasatch, 1718 Combe Road, Ogden, UT. For those who wish, the family requests donations be made in Carl's name to Primary Children's Hospital Cancer Ward.

Wesley Grant Clark - Aug. 22, 2005

Wesley Grant Clark, 21, of Byron, died Monday morning, Aug. 22 in a car accident on U.S. 14-A west of Lovell near the Oasis intersection. He on his way to work in Lovell. He was born May 26, 1984, in Lovell to Allan and Cindy Clark. He spent all his days living in the Byron community. He was an Eagle Scout and graduated from Rocky Mountain High School in 2003. Since high school, he has worked for RL Masonry, Town of Byron, Big Horn Processing and lastly, Bentonite Performance Minerals. He loved to hunt and fish. His favorite time of year was hunting season — September through December. He was a good worker. He had a good heart and was generous with what he had. He will be remembered for his ready smile and quick wit. Survivors include his parents; his siblings, Paul and Terri Clark of Sierra Vista, Ariz., Adam and Ranee’ Clark of Lovell, Andy, Carrie, Aaron, Ryan and Sara of the family home; his grandparents, Paul and Marvalene Clark and Wilson and Marie Grant, all of Lovell. He also leaves many aunts, uncles and cousins. A viewing will be held at the Haskell Funeral Home in Lovell Friday from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.  Funeral services will be Saturday, Aug. 27 at 10 a.m. at the Byron Ward Chapel of the LDS Church. Burial will be in the Lovell Cemetery.

Roy Eugene Reno - Aug. 22, 2005

A memorial service Saturday, Aug. 27 in Riverton celebrated the life of Roy Eugene Reno, 77, former resident of Powell.
He died Monday, Aug. 22 at his home north of Riverton.
He was born June 10, 1928, in Joliet, Mont. a son of Nioma (Stacey) and Neil Hurley Reno. He was raised in Powell, graduating from Powell High School and Northwest Community College. He earned a bacehlor’s degree at the University of Wyoming and in 1969 received a master’s degree in education at UW.
He married Vivian Cook in Riverton Aug. 11, 1960. He began his teaching career in Fremont County as a high school agriculture teacher in Pavillion, then directed the ag program in Riverton from 1954 to 1981. Aftger retiring from teaching, he started a sod farm business, “The Sod Father,” which he sold in 1993.
He was a long-time FFA advisor and was made an honorary member of the Wyoming Future Farmers of America in 1996.
Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Vivian, in Riverton; three daughters and their husbands, Lisa Newberry, Pam Baudendistel and Charla Dietz; a son, Steven Reno; 12 grandchildren and many great-grandchildren; a brother, Kenneth Reno in Bismarck, N.D.; three sisters, Marge Scholz, Doris Butler and Helen Beckwith; and several nieces and newphews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, a sister and two grandchildren.

Charles Burl "Buck" Pollet - August 23, 2005

Funeral services were conducted Monday, Aug. 29 in the Byron LDS Chapel for Charles Burl (Buck) Pollet, who died Tuesday, Aug. 23 at the Powell Valley Care Center. He was 91.
He had been a resident at the nursing home for the last two years after suffering a broken hip.
He was born near Luther, Okla., on Dec. 12, 1913, to Charles "Charlie" Loften and Sarah Ellen "Ella" Clark Pollet. He was the baby of the family of 8eightchildren, all of whom preceded him in death.
In 1924, when he was only 10, his mother passed away, leaving Charlie to continue on alone with the big family. Some of the older children would look after Buck and helped him attain some education. As the oilfields were flourishing in Oklahoma during those years, it was natural that many of the family members would seek employment in that field. Charlie, Buck and several of his brothers and brothers-in-law worked in the "patch" from time to time. Always a wanderer at heart, when the rigs moved north, some of the brothers and their buddies came north also.
Buck came to Wyoming, settling in Lyman. He soon was introduced to a beautiful redhead, who became the love of his life. Mary "Naomi" Wilson Felix, became his wife on March 14, 1945 in Ely, Nev. She was a young widow and brought two sons into the family that became very dear to Buck. Wilson J Felix (Helen Rich) and Jerry D. Felix (Flo) were the beginning of the new family. Buck and Naomi's first son was stillborn and called Pete. Next came Christy Ellen (John Petrich), Jicki Val (Mike Brown), and Charles Burl "Chuck" Jr. (Gloria Vice).
Working for many companies through the years, including Manning, Brinkerhoff, Barnhart, Loffland Brothers, True Drilling & Gordon Engineering, they moved throughout the Rocky Mountain area, following the "booms."
They both loved to travel, sing and dance when time allowed. Home base was always in Mountain View in southwest Wyoming. In later years they settled there. They operated a cafe for a time and Buck also worked for the town of Mountain View for a while.
As they began to have some health concerns and wanted to be nearer some of the family, they relocated to Powell about 14 years ago. Buck and Naomi were members of the LDS Church and enjoyed traveling to many of the temples.
Naomi preceded him in death on Mat 26,2004. Also preceding him in death were a daughter-in-law, Gladys Felix; and grandson, Jerry B. Tanner.
In addition to his children, he is survived by 16 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and three great-great grandchildren.

Janet E. (Betty) Morrison - August 24, 2005

Graveside services for Janet E. (Betty) Morrison are scheduled at Crown Hill Cemetery in Powell Thursday, Sept. 8 at 10 a.m.
She died Wednesday, Aug. 24 at Huntington Beach, Calif., following two months of declining health.
Born Feb. 27, 1919, Janet, who was known as Betty, was the second child of Janet Pryde and Charles Heasler.
She attended school in Byron and graduated from Byron High School in 1937. She married L.T. (Blackie) McCrary in 1938, and they settled in Powell. At the time, she directed the Job’s Daughters and was active in the American Legion and the LDS Church.
Their only son, Larry, was born in 1940. She helped Blackie start a butane, propane and Culligan water softener business in Powell.
She was selected the first “Mrs. Powell” in the 1940s.
Her husband died in 1951, and she remained in Powell where she worked for Western Union and rented extra bedrooms in her home to teachers and college students.
Betty moved to California with her son Larry in 1954, where she married Robert Morrison. She made her home there until Larry graduated from high school. She then moved to New York City with her husband, and they built a home in New Jersey. While living in New Jersey, she was active in Eastern Star and Newcomer’s Club. She was sent to Hawaii to install the first White Shrine for the Eastern Star.
Following a divorce, Betty returned to Huntington Beach where she enrolled in college and obtained her teaching degree. She possessed talents for working with developmentally-challenged students and worked wonders with them. She was among teachers who took students to Washington, D.C., and while there, they performed for the president. A grant was issued to provide funds to do more with these children. This was prior to Special Olympics and other programs now in place.
Funeral services were held in Huntington Beach on Sept. 3 at the LDS Chapel. Survivors include her son, Larry McCrary; three grandchildren, Kimberly Masters and Dan and Paul McCrary; great-grandchildren, Shawna Page and James Masters; and one sister, Nora Gibson.
She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Jack and Charles Heasler.
Thompson Funeral Home is making local arrangements.

Rose Beck - Aug. 24, 2005

Rose Beck, 102, formerly of Powell, died Wednesday, Aug. 24, at the Violet Tschetter Memorial Home in Huron, S.D.
Services took place Monday at Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Huron, S.D., for Rose Beck, formerly of Powell, who died Wednesday, Aug. 24, in Huron.
She was 102.
Rose Anna Marie Wagner was born on Oct. 24, 1902, to Albert and Helene (Hasker) Wagner on a farm near Alpena, S.D. She attended country school near Alpena.

Ervin Floyd Andrews - Aug. 28, 2005

Funeral services are scheduled today (Thursday, Sept. 1) at 10 a.m. at the Powell LDS Second Ward Church on Seventh Street for Ervin Floyd Andrews, who died Sunday, Aug. 28 at his Powell home. He was 63. Visitation will be from 6 to 7:30 p.m.. Wednesday, Aug. 31 at Thompson Funeral Home and one hour prior to services at the church.
Mr. Andrews was born Feb. 24, 1942, in Lovell to Edwin Frances Andrews and Ellen (Johnson) Andrews. He attended Deaver schools.
He married Georgena Rae Lindsay on March 26, 1962. He was a self-employed truck driver, and they lived in Deaver and Powell.
He was a member of the LDS Church and the Eagles Lodge.
Among his avocations, he loved to travel to Las Vegas and go fishing in Alaska.
Survivors include his wife in Powell; two sons, Ervin W. Andrews (Julie) in Spokane and James Edwin Andrews in Rawlins; two daughters, Jeanna Marie Pendleton (Charles) in Palmer, Alas., and Beverly Cynthia King in Casper; a brother, Ralph Alan Andrews (Joyce) in Puyallup, Wash.; three sisters, Faye (Richard) Baker in Worland, Helen Evagene (Terry) Jacobson in Dewey, Ariz., and Shirley Vee (Harry) Zane in Heber City, Utah; and 11 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Burdette Elmore Andrews, Kenneth Norman Andrews and Edwin George Andrews.
Pallbearerers at the funeral will be Ervin Wayne Andrews, James Edwin Andrews, Charles A. Pendleton, James Krei, Andrew Krei and James Edwin Andrews II. Honorary pallbearer is Randall Lindsay Andrews.
Thompson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

James Sapp - Aug. 28, 2005

Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, Sept. 3 at 10 a.m. at Thompson Funeral Home Chapel for James William Sapp, 57, who died Sunday, Aug. 28 at the Powell Valley Care Center.
He was born Dec. 16, 1947, at San Mateo, Calif., son of James Robert Sapp and Dorothy Lee (Stinson) Sapp. He was raised in Bowling Green, Ohio, and attended Ohio State University on a ROTC scholarship.
He lived in Portland, Ore., until moving to Powell in 1995 where he was a resident at Rocky Mountain Manor until moving to the care center. He was an active resident at the care center, spending time in restorative therapy activities and resident council activities. He enjoyed playing pool and table games.
Survivors include an aunt, Betty Sapp of Powell; and an aunt and uncle, Mr. and Mrs. William Hust of Talent, Ore.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
The Rev. Billy Greaham will officiate at services and burial in Crown Hill Cemetery.
For those who wish, the family would appreciate memorials to Powell Valley Care Center, restorative therapy department; Powell Animal Shelter or a charity of choice.

Clyde (Gene) Lyda - Aug. 31, 2005

Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, Aug. 31 at 10:30 a.m. at Hope Lutheran Church in Powell for Clyde Eugene (Gene) Lyda, 69, who died peacefully Friday, Aug. 26 at his home with his family by his side.
Pastor Clyde Seifert will officiate at services. Burial will be in the Rockvale, Mont. cemetery.
He was born May 19, 1936, in Golden, Mont., to Clyde and Olive (Brottem) Lyda. He held a master’s degree in Special Education and was a teacher.
He married Ruth Ann Kastner on July 16, 1961, at Bozeman, Mont. His served in the U.S. Army from 1958-1960.
He was a member of the Lutheran church and Chi Sigma, a national science honorary.
His family meant the world to him. His children and grandchildren brought him many joys throughout his life.
As they remember him, the family is comforted by a Hebrew proverb: “Say not in grief “he is no more,” but live in thankfulness that he was.”
Survivors include his loving wife of 44 years, Ruth Lyda of Powell; sons Christian (Bud) Lyda and wife Keela of Casper and John (Sarah) Lyda of Billings, Mont.; daughters Cheri Tryon of Wasilla, Alas., Cathi (Cal) Sorenson of Powell, Cindi Weber of Powell, Crisi (Jeremy) Davidson of Billings and Ann Lyda of Ft. Collins, Colo.; brothers Stuart (JoAnne) Lyda, Claire (Barb) Lyda and Merle (LaVida) Lyda; sisters Darlene (Warren) Tietz and Cherie Bauwens; and 17 grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and grandson Michael Paul Jefferson.
Pallbearers at the funeral will be Christian Lyda, John Lyda, Nicholas Haney, Jr., Jeremy Davidson, Brent Metzer and Troy Fischer.
Arrangements are by Thompson Funeral Home.

William Coombs - August 31, 2005

Graveside services were conducted Friday, Sept. 2 at Crown Hill Cemetery for William Meyer Coombs, Jr. who died Wednesday, Aug. 31 at Powell Valley Care Center. He was 80.
He was born Jan. 13, 1925, at Laurel, Mont., son of William Meyer Coombs and August Forence (Robison) Coombs. He attended diesel mechanic trade school and married Margaret Elizabeth Lyall Bizek in Athabasca, Alberta, Canada, on Oct. 28, 1949.
They lived in Laurel and Shepherd, Mont., before moving to Powell. He was a farmer and self-employed businessman.
A paratrooper, he was a veteran of the 129th Army Airborne where he served as a demolition specialist. He was awarded a military victory award and sharpshooters award.
He was a member of the Methodist Church, Eagles, Eastern Star, Masonic Lodge, Medicine Wheel Snowgoers and Powell Valley Four Wheelers. He enjoyed time spent hunting, fishing and snowmobiling.
Survivors include his wife Margaret of Powell; two sons, Bob (Eddie) Coombs of Alturas, Calif., and Ray (Karen) Coombs of Powell; two daughters, Jan (Terry) Byrd of Billings, Mont., and Patty (Scott) Branstetter of Laurel; two sisters, Irene Johnson and Ellen Ready of Billings; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Donna.
The family would appreciate memorials to a charity of choice. Thompson Funeral Home handled arrangements.

Mary Alice Johnson - August 31, 2005

A memorial service was held Wednesday, Sept. 7 at First Methodist Church in Powell for Mary Alice Johnson, 81, who died Wednesday, Aug. 31 at Powell Valley Health Care.
She was born Mary Alice Bridenbaugh on April 23, 1924, to Dr. John H. and Jennie Bridenbaugh in Billings, Mont. She was the youngest of four children, joining older sister Thelma and brothers Robert (Bob) and Richard (Dick). She graduated from Billings Senior High School in 1942 and from the University of Colorado, where she was a member of Delta Delta Delta Sorority, with a bachelor’s degree in sociology in 1946.
She married Merle Johnson of Havelock, Iowa, on Dec. 21, 1946. They returned to Billings and then settled in Powell in 1959 where they raised a family of five children, Brent, Sarah (Sally), Laurie, Kyle and David. Mary Alice exhibited great devotion to her family, but found time to pursue her passion for music and to assume active leadership roles in her church, community and career.
She was an accomplished pianist. She gave her first recital at the age of 6, and music remained a major focus for the next seven decades of her life. She played for literally hundreds of community and school musicals and plays, wedding and funerals, and accompanied hundreds of students in recitals and music festivals. She began serving as the church organist of the First Methodist Church in Billings in 1946 and later continuing in that capacity at First Methodist Church in Powell. She also accompanied the Billings Symphony from 1955-1963.
She was an active member of the First Methodist Church, and in addition to her musical contributions, she was a Sunday School teacher and Bible School teacher and a member of several guilds and circles.
Once her children were all in school, she began a career at the Powell Hospital in 1967, becoming an accredited medical records technician. She served as the head of the medical records department from 1972 until her retirement in 1994. She was a member of the American Medical Records Association and the Wyoming Medical Records Association, serving as a director and president of the state association.
Her community involvement extended beyond music, church and career. She served on the Powell School Board from 1965-1972 and was active in PEO and AAUW, serving terms as local chapter president for both. Mary Alice was a Brownie scout leader, Jobs Daughter council leader and guardian, a charter member of Powell Fine Arts Club and a board member of the Rocky Mountain Manor. She was honored with the Jayettes Community Service Award in 1966, the Elks Distinguished Citizen Award in 1977, the Kiwanis Outstanding Community Service Award in 1986, the Wyoming Music Educators Association Distinguished Service Award in 2000 and was Wyoming Merit Mother of the Year in 1984.
Survivors include her five children, Brent (Cheryl) Johnson of Billings, Sarah Sumrall (Abner) of Jacksonville, Ore., Laurie Hanks (Robert) of Sheridan, Kyle Johnson (Mary) of Alpine, Mont., and David Johnson (Teresa) of Rapid City, S.D.; brother Dick (Lindal) Bridenbaugh of Oroville, Calif.; sister Thelma Showalter (Dick) of Rawlins; 14 grandchhildren and four great-great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Bob, in 1963; her husband, Merle, in 1984; and a daughter-in-law, Wendy, in 1991.
For those who wish, the family would appreciate memorials to the Billings Symphony, Deaconess Billings Clinic Foundation or the Northern Rockies Radiation Oncology Center.
Ballard Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.