JANUARY 2006

Marjorie Hart Ness - January 4, 2006
Clarence "Scott" H. Coffey - January 5, 2006
Ernestine Harrison - January 6, 2006
Anna Jane (Ann) Dunn - January 6, 2006
Nathan Robert Jensen - January 6, 2006
John King "Jack" Black - January 7, 2006
Bud Carpenter - January 10, 2006
Thelma Rockhold - January 10, 2006
Rudolph Kessel - January 10, 2006
Emely C. Munoz - January 11, 2006
Edith M. Erickson - January 11, 2006
Ella M. Eichenlaub - January 12, 2006
Capt. Robert J. Leuschner USNRET - Januaray 13, 2006
Virginia B. Harmon - January 15, 2006
Martha Leigh Jones - January 17, 2006
Sam Franke - January 17, 2006
Helene C. Olson - January 20, 2006
Keith Borcher - January 22, 2006
Betty J. Felsheim - January 24, 2006
Sie Winz - January 25, 2006
Verle Alene Korthaus - January 29, 2006
Gail Ruth Sanders - January 30, 2006
Judy Reifer - January 31, 2006

Marjorie Hart Ness - January 4, 2006

Marjorie Hart Ness, formerly of Powell, died at her home in Williamsburg, Va., Jan. 4, 2006, after a prolonged illness with pulmonary fibrosis.
She was 68.
She was born May 10, 1937, in Billings, the first of four children born to Hubert and Wanda Hart. She grew up in Powell and graduated from Powell High School in 1955. She attended Montana State College and graduated as a registered nurse in August 1958. She and her husband, Donald, were married in June 1958 and, following her graduation, she joined him in Waco, Texas, where he was in U.S. Air Force flight training. This was to be one of the first of nearly 30 moves they made together in their married life.
They returned to Billings in January 1960 and resided there until January 1963 when they moved to Seattle. Three and a half years later, they began their truly nomadic life together following Don’s career in the U.S. Foreign Service. Their assignments took them to San Francisco; Washington, D.C.; Brussels, Belgium; Warsaw, Poland; Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic; Mexico City; London; and Frankfurt, Germany; with several intermediate postings in and out of Washington. While overseas, she became very active in Embassy life and was highly regarded for her culinary and hospitality skills. She also worked as a part-time nurse in Embassy Warsaw, a full-time nurse in Embassy Santo Domingo, a part-time nurse and a para-counselor assistant in Embassy Mexico, the family liaison officer in Embassy London, and the regional medical evacuation coordinator in Consulate General Frankfurt. She was highly respected and received honors and awards for her quality work performance.
She was very active in community affairs, both before and after becoming ill. She never let her need for full-time oxygen dissuade her from living life to the fullest. She was active as a Colonial Williamsburg volunteer, working at the DeWitt Wallace Gallery where she honed her knowledge and love for 17th and 18th century pottery and porcelain. She fostered her interests in all manners of antiques with the Vintage Ladies of Williamsburg. She was community minded and served as the chairperson of the Holly Hills Core Committee and, at the time of her death, was the secretary of the Holly Hills Community Association.
She was preceded in death by her father, Hubert; and her younger brother, Steve.
She is survived by her mother, Wanda of Powell; her sister, Celia of Seattle; and her brother, Hubert Jr. of Laurel, Mont. Also surviving are her husband, Don of Williamsburg; her elder son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Gregory and Sara Ness of Richmond; and her younger son and daughter-in-law, David and Gayle Ness of Alexandria, Va. Grandchildren include Katie of Durham, N.C.; Melanie of Wake Forest, N.C., Eric of Richmond; and Kim, Brian and Kara of Alexandria.
A memorial service took place in the Williamsburg Presbyterian Church Saturday, Jan. 7.
Donations can be sent in her memory to the American Lung Association; 61 Broadway; New York, NY 10006.

Clarence "Scott" H. Coffey - January 5, 2006

Memorial services took place Monday, Jan. 9 at the First Methodist Church in Powell for Clarence "Scott" H. Coffey, who died Thursday, Jan. 5 at his home in Powell. He was 75. He was born June 7, 1930, in Memphis, Tenn., the only child of Clarence H. and Esther (Kurkendall) Coffey of Parkin, Ark. He moved to Powell in 1962 to begin his 28-year career as a junior high school teacher after attending the University of Wyoming where he received his teaching degree. He was married to Joyce Anita Holleman on June 30, 1961, and they then moved from Arkansas to Cowley, where they lived for one year before moving to Powell. They had four children. He retired as a colonel from Wyoming National Guard in 1990 after serving as the A Battery Commander 1st 49 Field Artillery. He also served as the State Liaison Officer for the Wyoming 6th Army. He served as a Powell City Councilman from 1993 to 2005. He was a member of the Powell Education Association, Wyoming Education Association and a life member of the National Education Association. He also served as an officer of the NEA. He was a Past Master and long time secretary of the Mason's Absarokee Lodge #30, Past Grand Master of Wyoming and Past Grand Treasure of Wyoming. His involvement as a Mason included 32nd degree Scotish Rite of Free Masonry, Past Patron and Treasurer of Alcyone Chapter #27 O.E.S., Darvis Chapter #10 Royal Arch Mason, Zabud Council #6 Royal and Select Masters, Kalif Shrine A.A.O.N.M.S., Kefar Shrine Club and Constantine Commandery #9 Knights Templar. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence H. Coffey Sr. and Esther Kurkendall Coffey. He is survived by his wife, Joyce of Powell; his children, Brenda (Jay) Kaufman of Chicago, Keith (Renee) Coffey of Wynne, Ark., Craig (Terry) Coffey of Sarasota, Fla., and Scott M. Coffey of Billings; nine grandchildren, Corey Hill, Karie Neveau, Terra Tominelli, Brandy Coffey, Dayton Coffey, Levi Coffey, Casey Coffey, Chelsea Coffey and Travis Coffey; and five great-grandchildren. The Rev. Susan Trembath, Seventy Frank Young and Seventy Gil Martell officiated at the service. Burial followed at Crown Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Spirit Mountain Hospice in Cody or the OES Cancer Fund in Powell.

Ernestine Harrison - January 6, 2006

Services for Ernestine Harrison, 86, who died Jan. 6, 2006, took place Monday, Jan. 9 in Powell. She was born May 5, 1919. She grew up on a farm in Missouri. On Oct. 11, 1942, she married Bob Harrison. In 1945, after her husband was discharged from service, the couple made their home in Elko, Nev. They had a son, Tom Harrison, who grew up in Elko. She was an active member of the First Presbyterian Church since 1950. In Elko, she was the president of the United Presbyterian WomenÕs Association, a Ruth Circle chairperson and a deacon. She won numerous awards at the county fair for her flower arrangements. She enjoyed crocheting, quilting and making candies. She cherished her traveling trips to Missouri for family reunions. Ê In September 2002, she moved to Powell to be closer to her son. She enjoyed living near her family, and she was proud to be a great-grandmother. Ê She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob Harrison; her grandson, Jeffrey Harrison; her parents, Clyde and Delpha Hicks; her brother- and sister-in-law, Wayne and Betty Hicks; her sister and brother-in-law, Ermalee and Kenneth Parsons; and her sister-in-law, Wanda Hicks. Ê She is survived by her son and his wife, Tom and Diana Harrison; her grandchildren, Marc, Angela and Jennifer Harrison; her great-grandson, Jak Harrison; her brothers, Roy (Maxine) Hicks, Basil (Dale) Hicks and Doin Hicks; and numerous nieces and nephews. Thompson Funeral Home handled arrangements.

Anna Jane (Ann) Dunn - January 6, 2006

Services are pending for Anna Jane Dunn, 80, formerly of Powell, who died Jan. 6, 2006, at her daughter's home in Pullman, Wash. She was born June 15, 1925, in Dagus Mines, Pa., to Wallace and Elizabeth Gschwendtner Hawkins. She was the oldest of three children. She attended school in Kersey, Pa., and after graduating from high school in 1943, she attended Pennsylvania State University and obtained her master's degree in 1946 to teach high school business. After graduating from college, she taught high school business at Warren High School in Warren, Pa. She also worked for Sylvania Electric and IBM during summers. After a trip west with her mother and father in the mid-1950s, she fell in love with Yellowstone National Park and applied for a summer job. The summer of 1958, she worked as the cashier at Lake Hotel. During that summer, she met William H. (Bill) Dunn, who drove a boat for Husky Oil on Lake Yellowstone. She returned to Yellowstone Park to work during the summer of 1959 and was engaged to William H. Dunn. They were married on June 11, 1960, in the Methodist Chapel in Warren, Pa., and made their home in Cody. She worked as a substitute teacher, high school business teacher, teachersÕ aide and elementary school librarian for the Cody school district from 1960 until 1983. In 1983, she moved to Cheyenne and substituted in the Cheyenne schools. After her husband retired in 1984, they moved to Powell. While in Powell, she taught business classes at Northwest College. When she retired in 1987, they spent summers in Crandall and winters in Rockport, Texas. In 1989, she and Bill returned to their house in Cody where they remained until September 2005. After Bill died, Anna Jane joined her daughter, Leah Johnson, and her family in Pullman, Washington. She enjoyed reading, tatting, cross-stitch, crocheting, knitting and spending time with her family. She was a member of Kappa Kappa Gamma, the American Association of University Women and was active in church groups. She was an excellent teacher and, although she was demanding of her students, many of them later told her how much they learned from her and appreciated her. She believed everyone should obtain an education and devoted most of her life to that belief. Although she had many medical challenges in her life, she always rose up to the challenge and lived life to its fullest. Most of all, she loved her family and friends. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She is survived by her daughter, Leah (Jim) Johnson; her brother, Clark Hawkins of Gilbert, Ariz.; and granddaughters, Samantha and Elizabeth Johnson of Pullman, Wash. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wallace and Elizabeth Hawkins; husband, Bill Dunn; and brother, Robert Hawkins. Cremation has taken place.

Nathan Robert Jensen - January 6, 2006

Nathan Robert Jensen of Atascadero, Calif., died Jan. 6, 2006, after losing his battle against cancer. He was 46. Born Feb. 24, 1959, in Lovell, he was the youngest child of Ernest R. and Evelyn Sylvia Carmen Jensen. He was raised in Byron, and participated in many activities, including athletics, music and even scuba diving. A hard worker, Nathan spent two summers during his high school years picking pineapples in Hawaii. Serving a mission for the LDS Church, Nathan was assigned to New Zealand for two years and felt a great love for the Maori people and the island of New Zealand. Following his mission service, Nathan met and married Kaye Teresa Alligood in the Washington, D.C., Temple of the LDS Church. They met while both were attending Brigham Young University. They later transferred to the University of Idaho, in Moscow, where he earned a bachelor's degree. He later earned a master's degree from the University of Phoenix. He worked as a store manager for a major drug store, then worked in the home building industry, and held a California state real estate license prior to his battle with cancer. Anyone who knew Nathan knew him as a friend. One of his greatest talents in this life was to nurture and build friendships. He was known by many people, and a friend to all. His parents preceded him in death. He is survived by his sweetheart wife, Kaye; children, Michael, Austin, Cameron and Kendra.; four brothers, James (Janet), John (Louise), Ralph C (MaryKay). and Jed (Joyce) Jensen; and three sisters, Carma (John) Anderson, Janina (Gary) Webster and Jolene (Dennis) Muller. Funeral services took place Jan. 11 at the Atascadero Ward of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. In lieu of floral contributions, donations may be made to the Nathan Jensen Benefit Fund at Mid State Bank & Trust; PO Box 6057; Atascadero, CA 93422, savings account 262695021.

John King "Jack" Black - January 7, 2006

Services will take place Saturday, Jan. 14 at Wyoming Stake Center in Lovell for John King "Jack" Black, who died Jan. 7, 2006m at the New Horizons Care Center in Lovell.
He was 95.
He was born July 14, 1910, in Cowley to John Franklin Black and Eliza Rosetta King Black Lythgoe, the same date as his older brother, Volney, with whom he farmed for more than 50 years.
When he was 3, his father died, and his mother remarried Thomas Lythgoe three years later.
He was educated in Cowley and Otto and graduated from Cowley High School in 1929.
He married his childhood sweetheart, Norma Stevens, on Aug. 16, 1931, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple. He graduated from the University of Wyoming in 1934 with a bachelor's degree in agriculture. While in Laramie, the couple's daughter, Karyn, was born.
He accepted employment with the Farm Security Administration of Uinta County in Evanston, where Gloria Rae and Robert Parnell "Bud" were born.
The family moved from Evanston when he was promoted to the State Office in Laramie. In 1940, the family moved to Riverton, and in 1943, he was transferred to the Heart Mountain Relocation Camp near Powell, while his family remained in Riverton, where the couple's fourth child, John Mark, was born.
He was drafted into the U.S. Army Signal Corps, and left for Camp Kohler, Calif., for training prior to shipping out to New Guinea, and later, the Philippines, for the duration of World War II. The family moved to Lovell.
Upon release from the military, he exercised his Re-employment Rights and was hired as a settlement specialist for veterans at the Heart Mountain Project. He later worked for Wytana Fertilizer Co. as a field supervisor until he became employed by the Bureau of Reclamation. He accepted a position as irrigation specialist for the BuRec, with assignments in Lybia, Afghanistan, Kenya, India and Jordan. During his eight years in Washington, D.C., his wife taught elementary school there.
Upon his retirement from government service, the family returned to Lovell. They were snowbirds to sunny St. George, Utah, for 34 years. They were frequent patrons in the St. George LDS Temple while there.
He was always active in the LDS Church, where he served in Sunday School and Bishoprics. He loved to sing, dance and talk politics. He was a loyal "dyed-in-the-wool" Roosevelt Democrat and could argue with the best conservatives of his relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Norma; son, John Mark; daughter-in-law, Liberty Black; and son-in-law, Vernal K. Rollins.
He is survived by one sister, Irene Belue of Billings; three sisters-in-law, Donna Rollins of Ogden, Utah, VerJean Baker of Burley, Idaho, and Evelyn King of Cowley; one brother-in-law, Ira Stevens of Provo, Utah; one son, Robert Parnell (Debra) of Tempe, Ariz.; two daughters, Karyn (Carl) Bair of Lovell and Gloria (Don) Tew of Idaho Falls, Idaho, and St. George, Utah; 22 grandchildren; 66 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren.
Visitors will be received by the family Friday evening at Haskell Funeral Home and one hour prior to services Saturday at 11 a.m.
Burial will be in the Cowley cemetery.

Bud Carpenter - January 10, 2006

Warren E. (Bud) Carpenter, 68, died Tuesday, Jan. 10 at North Big Horn Hospital in Lovell.
Funeral services will be conducted Friday, Jan. 13 at 11 a.m. at the Wyoming Avenue Chapel of the LDS Church in Cody. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery, Cody.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Ballard Funeral Home in Cody and one hour prior to services on Friday in the Relief Society Room at the church.

Bud Carpenter - January 10, 2006

Warren E. (Bud) Carpenter, 68, died Tuesday, Jan. 10 at North Big Horn Hospital in Lovell.
Funeral services will be conducted Friday, Jan. 13 at 11 a.m. at the Wyoming Avenue Chapel of the LDS Church in Cody. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery, Cody.
Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Ballard Funeral Home in Cody and one hour prior to services on Friday in the Relief Society Room at the church.

Thelma Rockhold - January 10, 2006

Funeral services will be Tuesday, Jan. 17 at 10:30 a.m. at Thompson Funeral Home in Powell for long-time resident Thelma Leah Rockhold, 85, who died Tuesday, Jan. 10 in Ft. Collins, Colo., from complications of Alzheimer’s disease.
She was born July 9, 1920, in Powell to Frank and Mildred Walter. She grew up in Powell and graduated from Powell High School in 1939.
She married Robert Rockhold in Powell Nov. 30, 1940. They farmed on the West Willwood until retiring in 1995 and moving into Powell.
For the last five years, she lived in a nursing home in Ft. Collins.
Survivors include two sons, Larry Rockhold of Ft. Collins and Peoria, Ariz., and Richard Rockhold of Park City, Utah; a granddaughter, Jenny Young of Ft. Collins, and a great-grandson, Jayden, in Ft. Collins.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Rovert; a daughter, Judy Rockhold; and a brother, Edward Walter.
Burial will be in Crown Hill Cemetery, Powell, under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home.

Rudolph Kessel - January 10, 2006

Rudolph (Rudy) Kessel, 82, died Jan. 10 at the North Big Horn Hospital in Lovell.
He was born Jan.17, 1923, in Broadview, Mont., the seventh child of Christian and Katharina (Klotz) Kessel. He spent his early years in Montana, working on the family farm and working as a farmhand. In January of 1943 he entered the Army Air Force and trained as an airplane and engine electrical repairman. He was proud of the contribution he made to the war effort.
After his World War II service, he returned to Montana where he met and married Leontina Knopp on Sept. 28, 1947. Nearly three years later they were blessed with a son, Terry. The family moved to Powell in 1950 so that Rudy could work for his brother, John, at Kessel's OK Tire store. In 1954, a daughter, Peggy, was added to the family.
In the mid-1960's Rudy purchased his own tire business in Lovell. He owned the business until the late ‘70s, at which time he returned to Powell to work at Kessel's OK Tire store . 
As a younger man, he was actively involved in the Powell Eagles Lodge, holding several offices including president. He also was involved in the Rod and Gun Club.  Rudy enjoyed hunting and fishing. He shared many stories with friends and family of his outdoor adventures.
He loved anything that had to do with horses and ranching.He prided himself on the fact that he helped break a horse at the age of 80. Even though he had many occupations during his life, he always thought of himself as a cowboy.
Memorial services were held Jan. 14 at the Garland Community Church under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home.

Emely C. Munoz - January 11, 2006

Funeral Mass was celebrated Saturday, Jan. 14 at St. Barbara’s Catholic Church for Emely C. Munoz, 62, who died Wednesday, Jan. 11 at Powell Valley Hospital.
Father Pete Johnson officiated at funeral rites.
She was born May 1, 1943, in Powell, daughter of Nick and Carmen Garcia. She married Thomas Munoz Feb. 23, 1961, in Red Lodge, Mont.
She was a homemaker in Powell and a member of St. Barbara’s Catholic Chuch. She enjoyed yardwork, puzzles, reading and home interior design.
Survivors include four sons and daughters-in-law, Arthur (Jo) Munoz, Larry (Sonja) Munoz, Thomas (Carol) Munoz III and Robert (Rainbow) Munoz; two daughters, Cynthia Meier (Steve) and Victoria Cox (Ryan); 16 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Lisa Munoz Cannon; brothers Benny Garcia, Max Garcia and Patrick Garcia; and sisters Angie Bane and Josie Malliot.
Pallbearers at the funeral were Arthur Munoz, Larry Munoz, Thomas Munoz and Robert Munoz. Honorary pallbearers were Martin Munoz, Adam Munoz, Kris Kerwin, Jay and Matthew Swearingin, Nick, Eric and Danny Meier, Thomas Munoz IV, Robert Munoz, Jr. and Michael Croom.

Edith M. Erickson - January 11, 2006

Memorial services will be conducted Friday, Jan. 20 at 2:30 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home in Powell for Edith M. Erickson, 87, who died Wednesday, Jan. 11 at the Powell Nursing Home. Pastor Clyde Seifert and the Rev. Douglas Sunderland will officiate at services. She was born Oct. 27, 1918, in Moore, Mont., daughter of Elmer and Stella (Manuel) Coffman. She married Clarence Erickson in Billings,
Mont., on Nov. 23, 1948. A housewife and mother, she was a member of the Lutheran Church and
active in the Order of Eastern Star. She was a Worthy Grand Matron of the OES in Montana and held many offices in her local chapters. At her death, she was Grand Representative for Indiana in Wyoming.
She was also a member of the Montana PTA, the Montana Democratic Women’s organization and a 1978 finalist for Montana “Mother of the Year.” Most of all, her greates joy in life was her home and children.
Survivors include sons, Elmer (Jan) Whitcraft of Kalispell, Mont., Edward (Sheri) Whitcraft of Canon City, Colo., and Ron (Susen) Erickson of Powell; daughters Margaret Halbach (Mike) of Ootsburg, Wisc., Marilyn Prichard (Bill) of Columbia Falls, Mont., Lila King (Frank) of
Monticello, Fla., and Loretta Lukkasson (Roger) of Yuma, Ariz.; brothers, Jim (Jackie) Coffman of Hobson, Mont., and Bill (Sharon) Coffman of Red Lodge, Mont.; sisters, Fern Campbell of Great Falls, Mont., June Legg of Great Falls and Joan (Ed) Bartlett of Great Falls; 21 grandchildren, 34
great-grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a son, Frank Whitcraft; two brothers and a sister. Cremation has taken place. A reception will follow services at the Hope Lutheran Church. Memorial donations to the Powell Valley Hospice would be
appreciated by family.

Ella M. Eichenlaub - January 12, 2006

Funeral services are scheduled Wednesday, Jan. 18 at 11 a.m. at Union Presbyterian Church for Ella M. Eichenlaub, 90, who died Thursday, Jan. 12 at Powell Valley Care Center.
The Rev. David Hunter will officiate at services and burial in Crown Hill Cemetery. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services at Thompson Funeral Home.
She was born Sept. 21, 1915, in Carson, N.D., to Ludwig and Sophie Henke, one of seven children. She grew up on the family farm west of Carson and attended Carson schools.
In December of 1934, she married Arthur Kranich, and they had two sons, Ronald and Darryl. Arthur Kranich was tragically killed in a train/auto accident in March of 1938 at New Leipzig, N.D.
Ella worked as an assistant in the office of the Grant County Register of Deeds. Later, she worked for many years for Armour Creameries as manager of the Carson Cream Station. She holds the historic distinction of being the first woman cream buyer for Armour Creameries.
She was a member of the Emmaus Congregational Church, Carson Commercial Association, Carson Homemakers Club and Carson Whist Club.
On April 16, 1952, she married Tony Eichenlaub and moved to Powell. She was a member of Union Presbyterian Church and Rebekah Lodge No. 36. For many years, she delivered Meals on Wheels to senior citizens. She was devoted to her family and was a loving and caring wife, mother and grandmother. She enjoyed baking bread, canning, gardening and playing whist and canasta. She will be missed by family and many friends. Survivors incude son and daughter-in-law, Darryl and Willa Kranich of Tucson, Ariz.; daughter-in-law Karin Kranich of Fairfax Station, Va.; one granddaughter, Tina Pullen; five grandsons, Paul, Mark, Stephen and Michael Kranich and Monty Anderson; and three great-grandchildren, Larry Jr., Philip and Rebecca Pullen.
Her husband, Tony, and son, Ronald Kranich, preceded her in death.

Capt. Robert J. Leuschner USNRET - Januaray 13, 2006

Captain Bob "Pop Pop" Leuschner died Friday, Jan. 13 after a brief illness.
He was the only child born to Ernest and Caroline (Winnipennix) on April 9, 1922 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He joined the Navy in June, 1940 and served on the USS New York. He was appointed to the U.S. Naval Academy in August of 1942, graduating in 1945. He served on the USS South Dakota and was present at Tokyo Bay for the Armistice. He also attended M.I.T. for post graduate schooling.
On March 27, 1947, he married his best friend and partner for life, Marion Harleen Gilbreath. To this union were born three children, Robert (Cheryl), Linda Cross (fiancée Clark Wilcox) and Karl (Theresa).
Pop Pop traveled the world enjoying all aspects. He loved people, especially children and dogs. He was a kind and giving man.
In addition to his children, he is survived by his grandchildren, Alex, and Zach Leuschner, Jesseca Cross, Michele (Joel) Johnson, Paula Cross and Eric, Russell and Rose Leuschner, and by his great-grandchildren, Dominik and Averee Johnson. He was preceded in death by his wife in 1996.
He was a husband, father, and gentleman every minute of his life.
In his memory, he would want you to make a difference in a child's life, support the Powell Animal Shelter and the Powell Library.
And always recycle.
A celebration of Pop Pop's life will be held Saturday, Jan. 28 at 11 a.m. at Southside Elementary School. All he touched are invited to join in.

Virginia B. Harmon - January 15, 2006

Word has been received here that Virginia B. (Nims) Harmon, formerly of Powell, died Jan. 15 in Deming, N.M. at the age of 83.
A memorial service was held at Bethel Baptist church in Deming.
She was born in Ft. Worth, Texas on Oct. 23, 1922, the third child of Roy L. and Emmaline (Weaver) Bandy. During her high school years in Carthage, Mo., she discovered her gift of song, and when she graduated from high school, she was offered a scholarship to study music.
When she moved back to Ft. Worth to be close to her sisters, she met and married Gene Brusenhan, and they moved to the Midland, Texas, area and had three children. After his death, she met and married Fred Nims. During those years, Fred and Ginnie moved to Powell where she blessed her family and friends at First Southern Baptist Church with her music, just as she did everywhere she went.
After Fred’s death, she married a dear friend, Ray Harmon of Deming, N.M. She continued singing at a variety of churches in the Deming area, including her own, until just weeks before her death. She loved her family, singing, and most of all, she loved Jesus. Her voice was always used to glorify Him.
Survivors include her husband, Ray Harmon of Deming, N.M.; children Michael and Jenny Brusenhan of Ft. Worth, Kelly and Debbie Brusenhan of Columbus, Ohio, Ed and Molly (Brusenhan) Black of Wichita Falls, Texas, Lynette (Nims) Spencer of Ft. Worth and Nick and Jackie Nims of Ft. Worth; a niece, Cheryl (Acker) Stearns of Powell; a nephew, Dr. Ray Acker of Powell; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Rose Marie (Bandy) Acker and Dorothy (Bandy) Owen.

Martha Leigh Jones - January 17, 2006

Martha Leigh Jones, 80, died at Powell Valley Healthcare Tuesday, Jan. 17.
She was born May 22, 1925, in Lawrenceburg, Tenn., to Hershel Leigh and Martha Lois (Tucker) Rains. She married Herbert Boyd Jones, and the couple lived a long and happy life in Powell. They enjoyed traveling in their motorhome and visiting interesting places.
She cherished her family and many close friends. Her love for flowers was reflected in the beauty of her gardens.
Many Powell High School students will remember her working in the school office as a secretary for 26 years. She was a member of Order of Eastern Star, a past Guardian of Job’s Daughters and was a life-long member of the Methodist Church.
Survivors include her husband Herb of Powell; a sister, Virginia Sue Harris; daughters Kathie Smalley and Ann Carr; grandchildren Tamera Bigger, Debra Meredith, Jack Faas, Jasmine Jones and Stephanie Burns; and great-grandchildren Zachary Bigger, Gabrielle Bigger, Kadin Jones and Cody Faas.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Dorothy Mae Wheeler; and her son, Steve Jones.
In accordanced with her wishes, no services are planned. The family would appreciate memorials to the First United Methodist Church, 137 West Second Street, Powell, WY 82435.
Ballard Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Sam Franke - January 17, 2006

Helene C. Olson - January 20, 2006

Services for Helene C. Olson, 90, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 20 at
the First Presbyterian Church in Torrington. Mrs. Olson died Saaturday, Jan. 14
at the Goshen Care Center there. She was born May 30, 1915, to Joseph and Ida M. Nelson near Newman Grove, Nebr., where she received her education. She married Walter C. Olson on Dec.
11, 1936 in Scottsbluff, and the couple farmed near Veteran for 35 years.
She moved to Torrington following her husband's death in 1971. She was a member of South Goshen Presbyterian Church and was active in the American Legion Auxiliary and many veteran community organizations. She also served on the Goshen County Library Board. Survivors include her children, Karen (Don) Amend of Powell, Christine (Bruno) Jappert of Grants Pass, Ore., Adele (Stan) Smith of Yoder and Keith (LaDonna) Olson of New Salem, N. D.; nine grandchildren and eight
great-grandchildren; one brother and one sister. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a granddaughter, Janell Derr; six brothers and two sisters. Memorials will be accepted for the Goshen County Library, the Goshen Care Center and the Janell Derr Memorial Scholarship. Colyer Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Keith Borcher - January 22, 2006

Memorial services will be conducted today (Thursday) at 2 p.m. at First United Methodist Church for Keith Borcher, 58, who died Sunday, Jan. 22 surrounded by loving family and caregivers at the Wyoming State Training School in Lander.
Lander services were held Wednesday afternoon in the WSTS Chapel.
He was born July 16, 1947, in Powell to Ralph and Erma Borcher. At the age of 15, he entered the training school at Lander and made it his home.
Survivors include his father, Ralph, and step-mother, Marlene Borcher of Powell; his sister, Joyce, and husband Scott Mangold of Powell; his step-sister, Sandra, and husband Tom Linville of Powell; his aunt, Mildred Emery, of Ralston and uncles, Richard and Merlin Borcher, both of Powell; and numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his mother and a sister, Marilyn.
The family requests memorials be made to the WSTS Chapel or a charity of choice.

Betty J. Felsheim - January 24, 2006

Betty J. Felsheim of Cody died Tuesday, Jan. 24 at the Powell Nursing Home on her 82nd birthday.
She had been a resident of the nursing home for three and a half years.
She was born Jan. 24, 1924, in Fort Collins, Colo., to Ernest and Nannie Johnson. She moved with her family in 1929 to Cody and graduated from Cody High School, with honors, at the age of 16.
She worked as a secretary for Taggart Construction, and during World War II for the Department of the Navy in Washington, D.C. and then at the Heart Mountain Relocation Camp.
On Oct. 16, 1947, she married Fred W. (Fritz) Felsheim in Cody. To this union four children were born over the next 14 years. She believed that to raise a family properly required a stay-at-home mother. She was a bookkeeper for her husband’s service station business for 15 years.
After her children were gone, she returned to the work force and worked for Ken Bailey’s accounting firm in Cody and went on to become a deputy in the office of the Park County Clerk. Her children were her proudest achievement.
Survivors include her four children, Fred Felsheim, Michael Felsheim and Susan Cover (Rick), all of Cody, and Sara Reid (Scott) of Appleton, Wisc.; grandchildren Spencer and Shelby Reid of Appleton; and a sister, Vanda Carroll (Tom) of Cheyenne.
She was preceded in death by her husband in 1991.
By her wish, cremation has taken place, and memorial services will be held Friday, Jan. 27 at 11 a.m. at Ballard Funeral Home in Cody.

Sie Winz - January 25, 2006

Funeral services are scheduled Saturday, Jan. 28 at 10 a.m. at St. Barbara’s Catholic Church for Winfred (Sie) Winz, 89, Powell, who died Wednesday morning, Jan. 25 at the Powell Valley Hospital.
Father Pete Johnson will officiate. Cremation has taken place, and burial of cremains will be at Crown Hill Cemetery.
He was born Oct. 12, 1916, in Naponee, Nebr., son of Silas Winz and Louise (Schuelie) Winz. He grew up and attended schools in Nebraska before moving to Wyoming and making Powell his home about 70 years ago.
He married Agnes Thomas July 29, 1950, in Fromberg, Mont. They had two sons, Frank and Thomas.
For many years he was a truck driver and mechanic for Dick Jones Trucking Co. in Powell.
He enjoyed hunting, fishing and yardwork and tending to his squirrels.
Survivors include his wife, Agnes of Powell; and sons Frank and Thomas, both of Powell.
He was preceded in death by his parents and three brothers, Gerald (Choc) Winz, Ivin Winz and Virgile Winz.
Arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home.

Verle Alene Korthaus - January 29, 2006

Memorial services are scheduled today (Thursday) at 2 p.m. at Davis Funeral Home in Riverton for Verle Alene Korthaus, 77, Riverton, who died Sunday, Jan. 29 at Wind River Health Care in Riverton.
She was born Dec. 16, 1928, to John P. and Mildred (Morell) Anderson in Sturgis, S.D. She graduated from high school in Hill City, S.D., and married Bob Korthaus Dec. 18, 1948, in Rapid City, S.D.
They lived in Wyoming for the last 56 years with Bob’s work for Texaco. They moved to Riverton in 1990 and spent winters in Arizona.
She was a good Christian, and she enjoyed fishing, camping, sitting in the sunshine playing cards, traveling and spending time with family and friends She was a past member of the Moorcroft VFW Auxiliary.
Survivors include her husband of 57 years, Bob Korthaus of Riverton; daughters Nancy Nicholson (Chuck) of Powell and Jacky Kobbe (Rick) of Riverton; son Dennis Korthaus (Cindy) of Gillette; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; a brother, Jack Anderson of Hill City, S.D.; a sister, Karen Henrichsen of Black Hawk, S.D.; an aunt, June Black of Arizona; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Her parents preceded her in death.

Gail Ruth Sanders - January 30, 2006

Gail Ruth Sanders, 73, of Cactus Gardens Trailer Park at 882 E. 7th Street, Powell, died Monday night, Jan. 30 at the Powell Hospital.
She was born Nov. 8, 1932, at Cincinnati, Ohio, daughter of Russell and Ruth Beckner.
She married Rex W. Sanders on Feb. 15, 1964, at Fort Wayne, Ind.
His work as a contract engineer for Mountain Bell moved the family around Wyoming and the West. They lived in Powell in 1974 during the telephone company’s rural improvement project and again between 1978 and 1984. She returned to make Powell her permanent home in 1993.
Survivors include her husband of Powell; two daughters, Dawn R. Thome of Walker, Mich., and Laura G. Myers of Powell; a brother, Russell G. Beckner of Hamilton, Ohio; and four grandchildren.
At her request, cremation has taken place, and no services will be held.

Judy Reifer - January 31, 2006

Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, Feb. 4 at 2 p.m. at the Thompson Funeral Home for Judy Reifer, who died Tuesday, Jan. 31 at her Powell home. She was 57.
She was born Feb. 9, 1948, in Powell to Molen (Johnny) and Mildred (Horn) Syndergaard. She attended local schools and went on to earn a degree in caring for the handicapped.
On June 3, 1995, she married Ben Reifer in Billings, Mont. They moved from Billings to Powell in 1998.
As a hobby, she enjoyed gardening.
Survivors include her husband of Powell; seven step-children and many foster children; and a brother, Ken Syndergaard (Cheryl). She was preceded in death by her parents.
Visitation will be Friday, Feb. 3 from 6 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. For those who wish, memorials to the Lutheran Women’s Missionary League would be appreciated by the family.