February 2008
Kimberly Renae Asay- February 1, 2008
Sharon (Stumpff) Kreps- February 4, 2008
Leatha Leota Kylander Evans- February 4, 2008
Harold Fetzer- February 6, 2008
Geraldine Mae Davis- February 10, 2008
Charles W. (Bill) Scott- February 10, 2008
Dorothy Briggs Williams- February 14, 2008
Bonnie June Carpenter Romey- February 14, 2008
Dustin Caden Ratcliff- February 15, 2008
Ruby J. Gullion- February 19, 2008
Byron B. Shanahan- February 20, 2008
Ingeborg A. Moller- February 22, 2008
Victor K. Fink- February 24, 2008
Betty Jean Condit- February 25, 2008
James B. Minter- February 25, 2008
Melvin J. “Smokey” Werbelow- February 27, 2008
Jay Everett Dodge- February 27, 2008
W. Glen (Andy) Anderson- February 29, 2008
Memorial services were conducted Friday, Feb. 1 at the Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Lander for Kimberly Renae Asay (Foster) of Lander who died Thursday, Jan. 24. She was 44.
She was born Jan. 22, 1964, in Cody to Jerry and Evelyn Asay. She was one of seven children and attended school in Cody.
She lived in numerous places throughout her life, including Stillwater, Minn., Denver, Lander, Glenrock and Powell. For many years, she was a daycare provider.
Her family said she enjoyed fishing, collecting family photos, attending concerts and especially loved her family and friends.
She is survived by her parents, Jerry Asay of Powell and Evelyn Asay of Lander; daughter Ashley McIntosh of Durango, Colo.; sons, Joseph McIntosh (Joni) of Greeley, Colo., and Jeremy McIntosh of Durango; granddaughters Hailee and Natalie McIntosh of Greeley; maternal grandmother, Gladys Webber; brothers, Mike Asay (Kim) of Powell, Monte Asay (Joni) of Pine Bluffs and Jerry Allen Asay of Idaho; sisters, Kathy Anderson of Ralston, Karen Morgan of Powell, Kristi Harder (Nathan) of Houston, Texas; Connie Hariman (Alvin) of Nebraska, Lori Bogen (Michael) of Oregon and Carrie Asay of Nebraska; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Mark Asay; both paternal grandparents and her maternal grandfather.
For those who wish, memorials may be made in care of Evelyn Asay at the First Interstate Bank in Lander. Hudson Funeral Home of Lander handled arrangements.
Sharon (Stumpff) Kreps, 69, died at her Palo Cedro, Calif., home Monday, Feb. 4, with her loving husband by her side.
Sharon was born Oct. 22, 1938, in Scottsbluff, Nebr., to Clarence R. and Kathleen (Carter) Stumpff and was raised in Wheatland. She graduated from the University of Wyoming with a B.A. degree in elementary education. While at the university she was active in the Tri Delta Sorority, was a twirler for the university band and was voted rodeo queen for Platte County Wyoming. At UW, she met her future husband, Lester (Butch) Kreps of Powell, and they were married on Dec. 29, 1960.
Sharon taught school in Laramie for five years and was a substitute teacher in Utah and Southern California.
In 1976, the Kreps family moved to Palo Cedro, Calif. Sharon was an active 4-H leader for many years, a member of The United Methodist Church of Redding, and belonged to the PEO Sisterhood, as well as the Redding Doll and Study Club. She had a God-given talent to visit Alzheimer’s patients in care facilities. Her kindness and love greatly affected each in a positive way.
She collected dolls from the time she was two and received her last doll this past Christmas. She loved her dolls, but nothing like her children and grandchildren. Sharon lived to see the grandchildren play their different sports and seldom missed a game.
Survivors include her husband of 47 years, Butch Kreps of Palo Cedro; two children, Mikaela (Miki) Kreps of Santa Rosa, Calif., and Shawn Kreps, his wife Brenda and grandchildren Nathan, 15, and Courtney, 11 of Cottonwood Calif.; a sister, Cindy Browall of Riverton; and several nieces, nephews and cousins.
A memorial service is planned Feb. 26 at the First United Methodist Church, 1825 East Street, Redding, Calif. Memorial contributions can be given to either the College Fund at the First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 992716, Redding, CA 96099 or The Palo Cedro Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 86, Palo Cedro, CA
Leatha Leota Kylander Evans, 92, was born on May 7, 1915 and died Feb. 4, 2008.
For many years she was director of nursing at Powell Valley Hospital.
Born in Pine Bluffs, Wyo., Evans was the daughter of Arthur and Lulu Kylander. Evans and her two sisters and two brothers were raised in Powell.
At age 17, Evans began nursing school in Billings and graduated from St. Vincent’s in 1934.
After working at Powell Valley Hospital for years, Evans moved to Grants Pass, Oregon, in 1973 to be director of nursing at Southern Oregon General Hospital.
Evans was preceded in death by her husband of 69 years, Spencer, and son, Reid. She is survived by her daughter, Robbie Ross; son-in-law, Phil Pifer; grandchildren, Zann and Lance Rea; two siblings, nieces and nephews.
Evans always said she wanted flowers and visits before her death, not after. So to honor her request there will be no memorial service.
Evans ashes will be sprinkled on the Evans’ ranch in Wyoming.
Her love of nursing and surgery brought Evans great joy. Her loving and caring nature touched the lives of many. For those fortunate enough to call Evans a friend, they knew she was truly and angel in disguise.
Evans had a wonderful outlook on life and always said everything was all right. It is now. No more pain, broken bones or memory loss to bother her.
Heaven received a new beautiful angel when Leatha Leota Kylander Evans went to join the Lord.
Arrangements by Stephens Family Chapel, 1629 Williams Highway, Grants Pass, Oregon, 97527. Sign the Evans’ family guest book at www.stephensfc.com
Harold Fetzer
Services were held Monday, Feb. 11 at the Immanuel Lutheran Church in Powell for Harold Fetzer, 81, who died Wednesday, Feb. 6 at Powell Valley Hospital.
Harold was born Dec. 23, 1926, on the family farm in Kulm, N.D., to August and Caroline (Rassler) Fetzer. He was the second of two children.
The Fetzers moved to Wyoming in 1934 and homesteaded in the Whistle Creek area southeast of Powell. Harold attended school in Powell.
He was drafted into the U.S. Army and completed basic training at Ft. Riley, Kans. He shipped out to Japan and was a member of the 188th Parachute Infantry, 11th Airborne Division. His division was sent to help clean up the devastation caused by the second World War. He was discharged from the army at Camp Beale, Calif.
Upon Harold's return to Powell, he married Jessie Goff. He was employed by the Bureau of Reclamation, the Willwood Irrigation District and the Park County Road and Bridge Department. It was his desire to return to his roots that led to his farming career on Heart Mountain. To Harold and Jessie's union, six children were born: Sandra, Larry, Dean, Carrie, Lorrie and Debra.
Harold is survived by his wife of 59 years, Jessie; son, Larry (Kay) Fetzer of Gillette; daughters Sandra (Larry) Hawley of Deming, N.M., Carrie (David) Walsh of Cody and Lorrie Tate of Powell; 10 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; a half-brother, Delbert (Sandy)Fetzer, and half-sister, Sharon (Bill) Christensen, both of Powell; step-brother, Floyd (Dorothy) Podoll of Billings, Mont.; step-sisters, Arlene Ewalt of Powell and Verna McCaffrey of Arkansas, and special nephews, Jim Connor, Gary Connor and Tim Connor; as well as many nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his son, Dean; his daughter, Debra LaMar; his parents; and his sister, Alice Connor.
Cremation has taken place, with a memorial service to be held at a later date. Donations can be made to the Harold Fetzer Memorial at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Powell. Thompson Funeral Home was in charge of the services.
Geraldine Mae Davis, 94, died Sunday, Feb. 10 in Powell.
Funeral services will be Friday, Feb. 15 at 1:30 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home in Powell.
She was the second child born to John William and Pearl Emma (Cramer) Swendener on Oct. 8, 1913 in Eskridge, Kans.
She married Harold Davis on Jan. 12, 1933, in Loveland, Colo. They were married for 61 wonderful years. To this union three daughters were born: Barbara, Shirley and Janet.
Geraldine worked for 25 years as a store clerk for JCPenny in Powell and was a postmistress for 10 years in the Gas Hills.
She enjoyed sewing, painting and knitting. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Stars for 50 years. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church.
She is survived by her three daughters Barbara (Glenn) Gillett of Powell, Shirley Garvin of Casper and Janet Bessler of Powell; a sister, June Chiles of Westminster, Colo.; a brother, Darrell Swendener of California; eight grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren and 10 great-great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two brothers, one sister, one grandson and two son-in-laws.
Honorary pallbearers will be her eight grandchildren — Cheryl, Cathy, Connie, Gary, Debra, John, Pamela and David.
The family would appreciate that any memorial donations to be given to the local Meals on Wheels program in her name.
Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, Feb. 13 at Thompson Funeral Home for Charles W. (Bill) Scott, 80, who died Sunday, Feb. 10 at his Powell home.
He was born at the family homestead in Ralston Dec. 25, 1927, to Charlie and Fairy Scott. He attended school in Powell and graduated from high school in 1947 where he played on the football and basketball teams. In Future Farmers of America, he earned the American Farmer Degree.
In 1949, he married Deloros Brown of Bridgewater, Iowa, and they recently celebrated 59 years together. He farmed all of his life in the Powell-Cody area.
He loved fiddle music and dancing to the Old Time Fiddlers. Other favorite pastimes were watching a football game, hunting elk after beet harvest and a good game of cards.
The couple’s “snowbird” travels took them to Hawaii numerous times, and they enjoyed taking the motor home to the southern part of the United States. They wintered in Mesa, Ariz., for the last 15 years, always returning to Powell in time to start another planting season. Bill was an active farmer up until his health prevented him last fall.
He is survived by his wife, Deloros; sons Rick and Don of Powell; daughters Dianna (Wes) Baker of Castle Rock, Colo., Linda MacDonald of Worland and Cindi Scott of Powell; sister Shirley Everett of Cheyenne; grandchildren Greg (Shanna) Baker of Olathe, Colo., Brian (Briana) Baker of Colorado Springs, Colo., Charlie (Sara) Scott and Andy Scott, both of Powell, Lisa (Bob) Gregg of Chicago, Ill., Nicole (Ryan) Thompson of Midland, Texas, Kristopher Scott and Kylena Scott, both of Ft. Collins, Colo., great-grandchildren Kaycee and Haley Baker, Zackary and Owen Baker, Keaton and Benjamin Gregg, Justin Scott, and Sebastian Thompson, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Cremation has taken place. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Bonnie June Carpenter Romey, 67, of Laramie, died Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008, at Laramie Care Center.
She was born June 3, 1940, in Dayton, Wash., to Charles and Mary Estelle Carpenter. When she was young, her family moved to Powell, where Bonnie went to school and graduated in 1959. She moved to Billings where she attended beauty school. While there, she met and married Harvey (Bud) Romey,. They later divorced and Bonnie returned to Powell where she lived for many years, and then she moved to Laramie.
She loved doing crafts and was always knitting or sewing. She worked at the senior citizen center in Laramie where she formed many lasting friendships. She loved to volunteer her time and would always help someone in need. She was a true believer of "Pay It Forward' and would always encourage others to do the same.
Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Mary Estelle Carpenter, a sister, Betty McPhail, and her daughter, Tina Lee Romey. She is survived by her brother Bud (Dickie) Carpenter of Freeport, Fla.; sons Danny (Tammy) Romey of Helena, Mont.; Tracy (Dusty) Romey of Laramie; five grandchidren, Jessica, Dustin, Mindy, Josie and Zakary, and one great-granddaughter, Madison. She will be missed by many people who loved her dearly.
A private memorial will be held by her family at her request. Services are under the direction of Montgomery-Stryker Funeral Home in Laramie. To send condolences or sign the on-line guest book, visit the website at www.montgomerystryker.com.
Former area resident Dorothy Briggs Williams died in Orefield, Pa., on Feb. 14 at the age of 100.
She was born in Omaha, Nebr., on May 28, 1907, and moved to a ranch on the lower Clark’s Fork when she was 4 years old. She received her early schooling there and graduated from the University of Wyoming in 1928.
In 1950, Dorothy moved to Ralston, and on Jan. 10, 1963, she married Harold N. Williams. They lived on the Williams farm near Powell in the summers and spent the winters in Mesa, Ariz. She was active in the Shoshone Rock Club, Ralston Women’s Club, American Association of University Women and the Methodist Church.
After Harold died in 1975, she moved to Lakewood, Colo., to be near her daugher, then later to Orefield, Pa., to an assisted living facility near her son’s home.
She is survived by her son, Tom Briggs and wife Ginny of Orefield, Pa.; four grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; and by Shirley Cox of Powell and Katherine Williams of Longmont, Colo., daughters of Harold Williams.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Hannah Pearson; her brother, Edward; and her daughter, Carol Briggs Joy.
Funeral services and interment were in Orefield, Pa.
Funeral services were held Friday, Feb. 15 at First Baptist Church in Powell for Dustin Caden Ratcliff, the son of Dustin and Shelly Ratcliff of Powell, who was born, and died, on Friday, Feb. 8, at Powell Valley Healthcare.
Dustin is survived by his parents, his brother Zachery, his sister Mckenzie; grandparents Russell and Tammy Ratcliff of Powell; Rex and Sheryle Callister of Blackfoot, Idaho; great-grandparents Lovell and Lois Callister of Blackfoot, Idaho, Stephen and Myrna Cathey of Blackfoot, Idaho, Elmer (Sonny) and Delilah Ratcliff of Powell, Robert and Dolores Webber of Powell; and his great-great-grandmother Pauline Webber.
Burial was in Crown Hill Cemetery. Thompson Funeral Home was in charge of the service.
Funeral services will be Saturday, Feb. 23 at 10 a.m. at Thompson Funeral Home in Powell for Ruby J. Gullion, who died Tuesday, Feb. 19, at New Horizons Care Center in Lovell. She was 82.
She was born Feb. 27, 1925, in Powell to James and Margaret (Marion) Jones. While growing up the family moved many times following her father, who worked road construction. They finally settled in Penrose, where they farmed.
Ruby and Clyde W. Gullion were married Oct. 30, 1941, in Red Lodge, Mont., and they became parents of five children. Ruby's mother died in 1949, and the family moved to the farm and helped raise her brothers and sister. Ruby and Clyde were married 44 years when Clyde died in 1986.
She began working at the Powell Nursing Home in 1956, and in 1977 she went into respiratory therapy. She also did home oxygen for several years. Ruby loved her job and enjoyed taking care of all the residents in the nursing home.
Ruby was a very talented woman. She loved doing many crafts and was always learning something new. She shared her handmade crafts and every friend and family member had at least one of her items.
She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents and a brother, Edward.
She is survived by her daughters Margaret Gullion of Powell, Jamesetta Roane of Casper, Juanita (Jerry) Brost of Cody, Fae (Frank) Weir of Casper, and her son Bill (Leah) Gullion of Powell. She is also survived by her brothers Bob Jones (Pat), Lester Jones (Diane) of Casper, sister Sharon Fisher (Gary) of Casper, 12 grandchildren, 25-great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Interment will be in Penrose Cemetey. Thompson Funeral Home assisted with arrangements.
Byron B. Shanahan, died Wednesday, Feb. 20, at Bonnie Blue Jacket Nursing Home in Greybull. He was 89.
Funeral services will be Thursday, Feb. 28 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Barbara's Church in Powell.
Byron was born Aug. 17, 1918 in Gorman (later Marshall), Colo., to Evelyn (Wyman) and George T. Shanahan. He was raised on a homestead in South Boulder, and came to Powell in 1939 to work for Continental Oil Company.
He and Mae Collins were married in 1939 in Denver, Colo., and they became parents of four children. Mae survives him.
During World War II Byron enlisted in the Navy so his brothers could remain on the ranch. He then returned to Powell and owned SH Construction Company until disability forced his retirement. He shared his time between Powell and Boulder. He was a member of St. Barbara's Church and was a past commander of the American Legion. He loved to fish and play practical jokes.
He is also survived by sons Byron B. Shanahan, Jr., of Weston, Nebr., Sean Shanahan of Denver, daughters Berna Johnston of Fulbrook, Calif., Margaret McKee of Ralston, and a brother, Patrick, of Boulder; grandchildren Lonn, Jon, Teresa, Jason, Laura, Fred, Ted, Mike, Ryan, Matt D., and Matt G, and several great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers Timothy, George, and sister Lois.
Burial will be in Crown Hill Cemetery. Thompson Funeral Home of Powell was in charge of services.
Ingeborg A. Moller, 104, died at the West Park Long Term Care Center on Feb. 22. She had lived independently in her home on Upper Sage Creek until October, 2007.
Ingeborg was born Jan. 24, 1904, in Aabenraa, Denmark, to parents Peter and Mette Autzen. She was the fourth of six children, with two brothers and three sisters. “Inga” and Fred H. Moller Sr. were married on July 30, 1929, in Denmark.
Ingeborg immigrated to the United States in 1930 and settled in Cody, where Fred had previously established employment and acquaintances. She returned to her homeland only twice, in 1949 and 1980.
She spent her entire life working and living on farms in Denmark and around Cody. Her first and only experience living in town was when she moved into the long term care center at 103.
She was very proud of her Danish heritage and enjoyed telling her grandchildren about her memories and experiences from childhood. She continued to correspond with nieces and nephews in Denmark. Her family and friends will long remember her Danish cooking and special Christmas traditions. Visitors were welcome and she could always make the food stretch for whatever number that was seated around the dining room table.
She and Fred lived on Lower Sage Creek before they bought their farm on Upper Sage Creek in 1943. They were lifelong members of the Sage Creek Community Club, where they enjoyed many dances, potluck suppers and card games and taught their four kids to dance and appreciate rural life.
She was also a lifelong member of the Cody Methodist Church, a member of the Sage Creek Women’s Club since 1941, and remained active in Cody Senior Citizens Inc., where she enjoyed playing pinochle with her friends. Even as her hearing and eyesight decreased, pinochle remained a way she could participate in an activity, think and stay mentally sharp. Her other hobbies included gardening, flowers, cooking and handwork, including crocheting doilies and afghans.
She is survived by sons Pete (Lois) Moller and Fred (Joan) Moller Jr., both of Cody; daughter Helen (Paul) Custer of Powell; son-in-law James McWilliam of Cody; nine grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Fred in September, 1978; her daughter Esther McWilliam in May, 2007; her grandson Keith Moller in February, 1973; and all her brothers and sisters in Denmark.
Funeral services for Mrs. Moller are scheduled for 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 27, at Ballard Funeral Home in Cody. Interment will be at Riverside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, Mrs. Moller’s family suggests memorial contributions to charitable organizations of your choice.
Victor K. Fink, 79, of Lovell died Sunday, Feb. 24, 2008 at his home.
He was born May 2, 1928 in Lovell to Katherine and Karl N. Fink. He married Olive L. Haigh on June 8, 1947. He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church his entire life.
Vic worked on the family farm before working in Lovell as manager of the bowling alley. He then became the safety coordinator for American Colloid where he worked until retiring in 1993.
Vic was committed to the Lovell community. He was a member of the Lovell Volunteer Fire Department, the Lions and the Jaycees. He coached Little Leage for many years and spearheaded the organizing of the Miss Big Horn County pageant.
Victor is survived by his wife, a daughter, Barbara (Craig) Pearson and a son, Victor K. (Debra) Fink. Also surviving are his grandchildren Aaron Fink, T.J. Fink, Alexa Rae Fink, Dawn Marie (Carl) Patterson and Jennifer (Willie) Baldwin and his great-grandchildren Trevor Baldwin and Devon Baldwin. He is also survived by his sisters-in-law Virginia Fink and Minnie Fink, and brother-in-law Clyde Harvey.
Funeral services will be held at St. John’s Lutheran Church, Thursday, Feb. 28, 2008 at 11 a.m.
Betty Jean Condit died Feb. 25 at Wyoming Medical Center in Casper because of pancreatic cancer.
She was born in Deaver on Dec. 13, 1927, to Jennie (Richards) and James G. Irvin. She graduated from Powell High School in 1945, then went to Missoula State University in Montana, from which she graduated with an associate’s degree as a registered nurse.
She worked in Yellowstone National Park in the late 1940s. She married F. Clyde Sell in 1951 in Powell, and they divorced in 1970. She then married Richard H. Condit in Casper in 1977, and she was a devoted caretaker to him until she was hospitalized.
She enjoyed cooking, gardening and visiting with friends and relatives. She will be remembered for her feisty personality and love of jokes.
She is survived by her husband Richard, of Casper; her daughter Jenean Patrick of Wasilla, Alaska; her son Donald Sell of Cora; her step-sons Steve Condit of Seattle, and Brett Condit of Comano Island, Wash.; her step-daughters Teresa Brooks and Wendy Esponda, both of Buffalo, and Amanda Stinson of Powell.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her younger sister, Ruth Zoble of Madison, Miss.
A memorial service is scheduled for 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, at the Shepard of the Valley Nursing Home in Paradise Valley in Casper. Memorials may be given in her name to the Casper Hospice.
James B. Minter, 77, Cody, died in the early morning hours of Monday, Feb. 25.
An enthusiastic supporter of Cody and the Buffalo Bill Historical Center, Jim served his community with energy, dedication and pride from the time he arrived in 1963.
Jim was born in Chambersburg, Penn., the youngest of four children, to Henry and Clara Minton. He attended Lansdale (Pennsylvania) High School and Valley Forge Military Academy in Wayne, Penn. He graduated from Temple University in Philadelphia, Penn., with a bachelor’s degree in marketing. He was a commissioned officer in the U.S. Army.
In 1958, Jim married Marilyn Jacobs in Lansdale, Penn.
After an early career at a milk and ice cream dairy in Pennsylvania, Jim moved with his family to Cody, where they purchased the Sunset Motel (now the Sunset Motor Inn) and later, the Blue Haven Motel (now the Sunrise Motor Inn). In 1971, the Mintons purchased the Mariposa Ranch on Ishawooa Creek on the South Fork of the Shoshone River, where they raised Simmental cattle and registered quarter horses.
Jim joined the Cody Lions Club in 1963 and was instrumental in nearly every project the club has undertaken. He was proud to have established 10 Lions Clubs in Wyoming towns. He served as president of the Cody Lions in 1971 and 1972 and held the unique position of Wyoming deputy district governor in 1976 and 1977.
In 1985, Jim’s association with the Buffalo Bill Historical Center officially began when he was appointed to the Buffalo Bill Museum Advisory Board. His unwavering commitment to the center began much earlier. In the late 1960s, he played a key role in the manufacture and sale of over 100,000 Winchester Buffalo Bill Commemorative rifles and carbines. Each firearm sold, produced a royalty for the Buffalo Bill Memorial Association, which allowed for the construction of the “new” Buffalo Bill Museum, dedicated in 1969.
Working with a citizens stamp advisory committee, Jim helped initiate the Buffalo Bill Cody Postage Stamp, a 15 cent U.S. stamp, issued in 1988.
Over the years, Jim served on board committees which focused on corporate membership, building, marketing and development. Jim was appointed to the Historical Center’s Board of Trustees in 1987.
Jim was a former director of Shoshone First Bank; a member of Scottish Lodge No. 21; AF and AM, Cody; Scottish Rite, Sheridan; Kalif Temple, Sheridan and Kefar Shrine Club, Cody. He was president of the Cody Country Chamber of Commerce; vice president of the Cody Stampede Board; a life member of the Cody Elks, B.P.O.E. No. 1611 and commander of the Cody American Legion Post No. 20.
Jim is survived by his wife, Marilyn, Cody; daughters, Marybeth Jim, Kelly; Suzi (Mark) Dunning, Saratoga; granddaughter, Madison Dunning, Saratoga; sister, Emily Anders, Abington, Penn.; and brother, Clark Jim, Telford, Penn.
He was preceded in death by his parents; son, John Carl; and sister, Dorothy Spicer of San Diego.
A memorial celebration is being planned. Memorial contributions can be made to the Cody Lions Club or the Buffalo Bill Historical Center.
Melvin (Smokey) Werbelow died Wednesday, Feb. 27, at his home in Powell after a battle with cancer. He was 68.
Cremation has taken place and memorial services are scheduled Tuesday, March 4, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Powell.
Melvin James Werbelow was born at home in Emblem, on Feb. 12, 1940, to Martin and Ella Blank Werbelow, the 12th of 14 children. He was baptized as an infant at Zion Lutheran Church in Emblem and confirmed in the same church in 1954. He attended public school in Emblem for eight years, then high school in Greybull, where he graduated in 1958.
He worked on the farm until 1960 when he joined the U.S. Air Force. Melvin and Ruth Marchant were married Aug. 24, 1967, in Casper. He worked on the farm until he moved to Powell in 1970 to work for the City of Powell, until his retirement in 2002.
Smokey was a self-taught musician. He played the guitar and harmonica together and played in "The Travelers," a fiddlers group in Powell. He could be seen riding on the fiddlers float in different parades around the area. He was a fisherman and also loved to garden and care for his yard. Smokey had a unique sense of humor and was always ready for a good laugh.
He was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Frank.
He is survived by his wife Ruth, son James, and daughters Melanie and Tamara; sisters Irma Olbricht of Hamilton, Wyo.; Doris Schmidt, Lovell; Evelyn Ellison, Powell; Luella Henderson, Greybull; Jean Werbelow, Monterey, Calif.; Mary Shepard, San Jose, Calif.; brothers Elmer, Sheridan; Joe and George of Emblem; Clarence, Powell; and LeeRoy of Greybull; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Memorials may be made to Immanuel Lutheran Church or organization of choice.
Thompson Funeral Home of Powell was in charge of arrangements.
Former long-time Powell Tribune employee Jay Everett Dodge died Wednesday, Feb. 27 in a Phoenix, Ariz., hospice care center of cancer. He was 76.
Jay worked at the Tribune for about 20 years and advanced to production manager before moving to Arizona in 1988.
He was born May 7, 1931, in Deer Lodge, Mont., to Everett and Thelma Dodge. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and a member of the VFW, American Legion, Elks Lodge and Masonic Lodge.
He married Helen Perkins in Powell on April 9, 1982. After they moved to Arizona, they managed senior adult communities in the Phoenix area until they retired in 1997.
Survivors include his wife Helen of Phoenix; four daughters, Ruby, Thelma, Toni and Kathy in Casper; a son, Jay Dodge in Alaska; two stepsons, Jay Perkins in Lander and John Perkins in Wisconsin; a stepdaughter, Kerridee Nobbley in Phoenix; a brother, Bob Dodge, and a half-brother, Gary.
No services are planned. Jay donated his body to science, with cremation to follow.
Retired Powell accountant W. Glen (Andy) Anderson, a stalwart of local fraternal organizations, died Friday, Feb. 29 while vacationing in Santa Maria, Calif., after a short illness. He was 84.
Andy was born June 18, 1923, in Towner, Colo., son of Joseph and Rosa (Bennett) Anderson. At the age of 4, he moved with his family to Powell on an immigrant train, bringing with them their horses, household furnishings and everything they owned. Powell was his home for the rest of his life, though periods of his professional life took him to other stations.
He graduated from Powell High School in 1941. Andy excelled in the only three sports offered at that time, earning eight letters in football, basketball and track. He was picked as first team quarterback on the All-District football team and also received several All-State honors.
Enjoying all sports, he reamained a sports fan the rest of his life, and to him, Super Bowl Sunday was a national holiday. In the fall of 1941, he enrolled at the University of Wyoming.
Andy enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in 1942 and served during World War II. Following his honorable discharge from the military, he returned to the University of Wyoming, graduating in 1949 with a B.S. degree in Accounting. He also played in the University of Wyoming Cowboy Marching Band, which to his knowledge was the first marching band to perform at UW football games.
After his graduation from the university, he was employed as an Internal Revenue Service agent until 1953, when he joined Seaboard Oil Company as an accountant and went to work for Texaco Oil Company.
On Jan. 8, 1957, Andy married the love of his life, Donna Manning, who continued to be his constant love and partner until his death. While working for the oil companies, Andy, Donna and family were transferred several times. They lived in Denver, Colo., and Dallas, Fort Worth and Midland, Texas. They returned to Powell in 1963 and purchased an accounting business, operating Anderson Accounting until retiring in 1985.
Andy was a 60-year member of the American Legion Post 26 of Powell, a lifetime member of 60 years in the Frateral Order of Eagles in Powell and a charter member of 44 years in the Powell Elks Lodge. He was a Past Exalted Ruler and Honorary Lifetime Member of the Powell Elks and held several other offices in the Elks Lodge, including secretary for 10 years.
Survivors include his beloved wife of 51 years, Donna; two sons, Rick (Penny) Anderson of Ventura, Calif., and Curt Anderson of Duluth, Minn.; a daughter, Roxanne Ostlund (Tom) of Cheyenne; four granddaughters (Brittany, Kelsey, Stacey and Mindy) and one grandson (Clark); and four great-grandchildren. He is also survived by Dolores Goreham of Santa Maria and many cousins, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Harold; and a sister, Irene Neely.
A memorial service will be conducted Friday, March 7 at 11 a.m. at the Powell Elks Club. Cremation has taken place.