Roy Allen Jordan ~ March 1, 2002
Ruth Ann Rademacher ~ March 1, 2002
Philip Wells Robertson ~ March 3, 2002
George H. (Jud) Richmond ~ March 8, 2002
Marion L. Krei ~ March 8, 2002
Vera Lillian Casey ~ March 9, 2002
Donald J. Jenkins ~ March 11, 2002
Frank G. (Jack) Stephens ~ March 14, 2002
Frank Linneman ~ March 13, 2002
William Marcus Hardee ~ March 20, 2002
Milford F. Hanson ~ March 25, 2002
Hilda Marie Murphy ~ March 27, 2002
Blanche Victoria Wales ~ March 28, 2002
Bernard C. Schacht ~ March 28, 2002
Roy Allen Jordan, 63, died Friday, March 1 in Powell,
He was born in Casper on Nov. 20, 1938, where his parents worked on a ranch.
He attended grade school in Vancouver, Wash., and was graduated from Worland
High School. He attended Casper College before serving in the U.S. Army.
After military service, he attended and graduated from the University of Wyoming.
He spent his professional career at Northwest College in Powell, teaching history.
An author of numerous articles, many of his works are on display in Wyoming
and Montana museums and libraries.
He never outgrew his love of the country and rural Wyoming, which is reflected
in his publications. He was an avid lover of nature and spent many hours bird
watching and observing the wild horses native to his area.
His family, friends, colleagues and students will remember his love of education
and his many contributions to the history and archives of the state.
Survivors include a son, Kelly Jordan and wife Dionne of Manhattan, Mont.;
a daughter, Lisa Furman and husband Steve of Olympia, Wash.; four grandchildren;
and a sister, Donna Fausset and husband Bob of Truckee, Calif. He is also survived
by his uncle, Carl McCann of Eugene, Ore.; his aunt, Marie David of Blackwell,
Okla.; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Roger and Irene Jordan.
At Mr. Jordan's request, no services will be held. Memorial donations may be
made to Northwest College.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated today (Tuesday)
at 10 a.m. at St. Barbara's Catholic Church for Ruth Ann Rademacher, 79, who
died Friday, March 1 at the Powell Hospital, several weeks after suffering
a heart attack.
Father Tom Ogg will officiate. A Christian wake service was held Monday at
7 p.m. at Miratsky-Easton Funeral Home.
Ruth Ann McGary Rademacher was born Nov. 1, 1922, at Hyattville to Willard
and Clara (Pritchard) McGary. She lived and attended schools in Powell, graduating
with the high school class of 1940.
While working in California, she met John R. (Jack) Rademacher of Antioch.
They were married on June 30, 1946. Their only child, Kathleen Ann Rademacher,
was born on Dec. 28, 1948.
Jack and Ruth Rademacher and daughter Kathy lived in Antioch and Byran, Calif.,
for many years where Jack worked for Dupont. Ruth was a homemaker, and Kathy
was a school teacher. The Rademacher Ranch was always open to friends and family,
who recall that Ruth's wit and warmth made everyone feel welcome.
Ruth returned to Powell in November of 2001, residing here until her death.
Survivors include two brothers, George McGary and wife Rosemary of Powell and
Ivan McGary and wife Vernett of Cody; and many loving nieces and nephews.
Her husband Jack, daughter Kathy, six brothers and four sisters preceded her
in death.
Per her wishes, burial will be beside her husband and daughter in Holy Cross
Cemetery in Antioch, Calif.
Philip Wells Robertson ~ March 3
Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, March 9 at 10
a.m. at the LDS Church in Cody for former Park County legislator, Philip Wells
Robertson, 67, who died Sunday, March 3 of cancer at his home in Flower Mound,
Texas.
Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. at Ballard Funeral Home in Cody.
He was born Sept. 8, 1934, in Lovell to Preston W. and Jessie J. Robertson.
He graduated from Lovell High School and attended Utah State University and
Northwest Community College in Powell. In 1956, he married Kay A. Stone in
the Salt Lake City Temple.
He earned B.A. and M.A. degrees from the University of Wyoming and began a
teaching career at Star Valley. In 1963, he moved to Cody and taught in the
schools there until his retirement in 1990. Along with his teaching career,
he founded and directed Park County Youth Services.
He served three terms in the Wyoming House of Representatives from Park County.
In the mid 1990s, the Robertsons moved to Powell. Shortly after, Mr. Robertson
and his wife spent a year in the People's Republic of China, where they taught
English and American culture at Ocean University of Qingdao, through the Brigham
Young University China Teachers Program. In September, 2000, they moved to
Flower Mound, Texas.
Survivors include his wife Kay; eight children, Tamara Petersen and husband
Sid, Robin Radle and husband John, Jacques, Rachel Wong and husband Reuben,
John, Heather, Sara Kreimeier and Joshua; 11 grandchildren; one sister and
four brothers.
George H. (Jud) Richmond ~ March 8, 2002
George H. (Jud) Richmond, 85, died Friday, March 8 at his
home in Cody.
He was born June 23, 1916, in Thermopolis to Robert and Agnes (Nancy) Walker
Richmond. He attended schools in Thermopolis and was graduated from high school
there in 1934.
He married Verle K. Gilardine in Casper in May of 1936.
Mr. Richmond loved the cowboy life and ranching. He worked on the Arapaho Indian
Ranch in Thermopolis for four years and then went to work for Lloyd Taggart
at the Two Dot Ranch for 16 years, later working for 25 years for Glenn E.
Nielson at the Trail Creek Ranch.
His straight forward honesty and work ethic will be remembered by family and
friends.
He walked four miles every day to stay healthy since his retirement 14 years
ago. He was a member of BPOE Lodge 1611 in Cody.
Survivors include his wife, Verle K. Richmond of Cody; four children and their
spouses, Robert M. Richmond and wife Joyce of Baker City, Ore., Dennis W. Richmond
of Wheatland, Joan I. Richmond and husband, Jerry Sucher, of Cody, and Mary
A. Anderson of Parachute, Colo.; six nieces and nephews; six grandchildren
and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and three sisters.
Cremation has taken place. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Those who wish may make donations to a charity of choice in his memory. Ballard
Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Marion L. Krei ~ March 8, 2002
Funeral services for Marion L. Krei, the father of a Powell
woman, were held in Worland Monday, March 11.
Mr. Krei died Friday, March 8 at Washakie Medical Center in Worland at the
age of 85. A native of Nebraska and a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army,
he had lived in Worland since 1953 and retired from the Wyoming Boys School
in 1983 where he had worked for 15 years as a quarterman. He married Elba D.
Gartner on May 8, 1937, at Marysville, Kans. She died in 1989. Survivors include
three sons and three daughters, among them Sandra Eaton and husband Bill of
Powell; and one brother and four sisters, among them Sally Clevenger and husband
Gary of Powell. He was also survived by 21 grandchildren, 52 great-grandchildren
and three great-great grandchildren.
Vera Lillian Casey ~ March 9, 2002
Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 1 p.m. at
Union Presbyterian Church for Vera Lillian Casey, 90, who died at the Powell
Nursing Home on Saturday, March 9.
The Rev. David Hunter will officiate at services and burial in Crown Hill Cemetery.
She was born Oct. 31, 1911, in Leon, Iowa, to William J. and Emma (Johnson)
McKay. She married Earl Martin (Red) Casey on Oct. 26, 1929, in Casper.
They lived in Salt Creek, then moved out of state to Louisiana, then returned
to Wyoming to live in Lovell, Elk Basin and finally Powell.
She was an active member of the Presbyterian Church, taught Sunday School and
was the director of Christian Education, president of United Presbyterian Women
and a Presbtyterial officer. She was a devoted member of Red Cross Gray Ladies
at the Powell Hospial for more than 10 years and enjoyed being a member of
the organ club, Rug Hookers and Kitchen Band.
Survivors include her daughter, Jackie Payne and husband Rod of Powell; daughter-in-law
Rebecca Casey of Denver, Colo.; grandchildren Casey Christensen and wife Angela
of Monroe, Ore., Michael Christensen and wife Annette of Lander, Dr. Kelly
Christensen and wife Mindy of Powell, Lisa Pribyl and husband Doug of Goodyear,
Ariz., Steve Casey and wife Yelena of Littleton, Colo, Larissa Casey of Lakewood,
Colo., Shawn Casey of Littleton, Derek Payne and wife Kim of Salt Lake City,
Utah, and Linda Sudduth and husband Tom of Lake Orion, Mich.; 13 great-grandchildren;
and many nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband; a son, Robert M. Casey; son-in-law,
Dr. Ray K. Christensen; and brothers and sisters.
Pallbearers at the funeral will be Rodney Payne, Michael Christensen, Kelly
Christensen, Doug Pribyl, Shawn Casey and Steve Casey. Honorary pallbearers
will be Casey Christensen, Derek Payne and Tom Sudduth.
Visitation will be tonight (Tuesday) from 7 to 8 p.m. at Miratsky-Easton Funeral
Home.
For those who wish, memorials to the Presbyterian Church would be appreciated
by the family.
Donald J. Jenkins ~ March 11, 2002
Donald J. Jenkins, 93, died at his Powell home Monday afternoon,
March 11.
He was born July 3, 1908, in Savannah, Mo., to Zone A. and Mary Belle (McCollum)
Jenkins. He married Frances S. Prodveis, and they made their home in Washington
until moving to Powell in May of 1999.
He was a carpenter by trade and built several homes in Washington.
Survivors include his wife Frances of the family home; a daughter, Donna Joy
Jenkins of Omak, Wash.; a son, Arnold D. Jenkins and wife Ila Jean of Powell;
three grandchildren, Tessa H. Jenkins, Kimberly J. Jenkins and Neil A. Jenkins
and wife Channiele, all of Powell; and one great-granddaughter, Christina L.
Jenkins of Powell; and a sister, Rose Gregory of Spokane, Wash.
He was preceded in death by his parents; 10 brothers and sisters; and one granddaughter,
LaNeal Jenkins.
According to his wishes, cremation has taken place, and burial will be in Priest
River, Idaho.
Miratsky-Easton Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Frank Linneman ~ March 13, 2002
Frank Linneman, 40, of Moorcroft died March 13 at Rapid City
Regional Hospital after a long hard fight for life.
Memorial services are planned for May.
Frank, the son of Gordon and Virginia Linneman of Gillette, was born on a stormy
Halloween night in 1961 in Douglas.
The family moved around but always stayed in Wyoming. Frank began school in
Lander, moving in 1974 to Gillette with his family, where he graduated from
Campbell County High School in 1981. While attending high school he worked
in the county treasurer's office.
He attended college, but didn't finish, returning to Gillette where he began
working for Western Company of North America.
In 1985 he went to saddle-maker school. He moved to Kansas in 1987, where he
lived and worked for the next 10 years.
He met Sharon Robinson on a visit to Wyoming. They were married on Jan. 15,
1998, and again on May 23, 1998 when family and friends could attend.
On March 17, 1999 Frank adopted daughters Candace and Wacey.
Frank worked as a bartender and saddle maker and assisted teaching at the saddle
maker school. He had a great passion for the Old West; guns, John Wayne, hunting,
fishing and target practice. He also enjoyed a good thunder and lightning storm
and traveling.
Grateful for having shared in his life are his best friend and wife Sharon;
daughters Candace Marie and Wacey Jo, all of Moorcroft; parents Gordon and
Virginia Linneman of Gillette; sisters Shelley (and Rick) Rowland of Rock Springs
and Ruthie Vahlberg of Gillette; brothers Rick Linneman, Gordon Lee Linneman
(and Nat) of Rozet, Don (and Beth) Linneman of Pine Haven, and Ron (and Judy)
Linneman of Gillette; mother-in-law Mary Ann Robinson of Moorcroft; brother-in-law
Doran (and Nena) Robinson of Clayton, N.M.; and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts,
uncles and friends. He is also survived by his special pets Shoni and Wobbly
cat.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents and a brother-in-law.
In lieu of flowers, at Frank's request, a college fund has been established
for his daughters. Memorials may be sent to the Pinnacle Bank, Box 100, Moorecroft
82721.
Frank G. (Jack) Stephens ~ March 14, 2002
Frank G. (Jack) Stephens, 79, died March 14.
He was born Aug. 8, 1922 in Hill City, S.D., to Frank G. and Edith Stephens.
He married Patricia Patterson on Oct. 10, 1955 in Glendive, Mont. Together
they raised five children.
Frank served in the U.S. Army in World War II and the Korean War.
He later went on to own and operate a business in Spokane, Wash.; Spokane Blasting.
He moved to Seven Bays, Wash., in 1982 and resided there until his death.
He is survived by his wife, Patricia; five children, Frank G. Stephens of Napa,
Calif., Karen Stephens of Denver, Cecil LeRoy Stephens of Spokane, Clayton
Lee Stephens of Issaquah, Wash. and Kynna Rae Marvicsin of Spokane; three grandchildren;
three brothers, Ross G. Stephens of Spokane, Wesley B. Stephens of Spokane
and Elwood G. Stephens of Post Falls, Idaho; four sisters, Louise E. Smith
of Sequim, Wash., Bonnie L. Honeysett of Sequim, Lorraine Wiley of Yelm, Wash.
and Merna E. Austin of Spokane; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Merle Stephens and one infant sister,
Eva Stephens.
Jack was a member of Battery B Battalion of the U.S. Army and a lifetime member
of the Cody VFW.
A memorial service was planned for 11 a.m. March 20 at the Chapel of Strate
Funeral Home in Davenport, Wash.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart and Lung Association.
William Marcus Hardee ~ March 20, 2002
William Marcus Hardee, 87, died March 20. He was born March
9, 1915 in Red Lodge, Mont., the son of Wrightie W. and Nannie Pace Hardee.
He resided in the Powell Nursing Home since 1987.
He made his living as a hard rock miner in Montana for most of his adult life.
He also enjoyed a good pool game, a fast card game and an exciting boxing match.
In 1941, he married Mary Hopkin. They were later divorced.
A lifelong member of the B.P.O.E., he enjoyed conversing with family and friends
and could spin a good yarn.
He was an avid reader, keeping up with current events by reading the newspaper
daily.
His parents, brothers Miles L. (Turk) Hardee, Wilbern W. (Fat) Hardee, Joe
Hardee, and Walter Hardee and sisters Myrtle Althoff, Dorothy Singer, Cleo
Reynolds and Bettie Hoshaw preceded him in death.
Bill is survived by his brother Jack Hardee of Boise, Idaho, and by numerous
nieces and nephews.
Services are planned at 4 p.m. today (Tuesday, March 26) at the Powell Nursing
Home Chapel.
Cremation has taken place.
Milford F. Hanson ~ March 25, 2002
Memorial services are scheduled Wednesday, April 4 at 2 p.m.
at the Presbyterian Church in Cody for Milford F. Hanson, 82, who died at his
Cody home Monday, March 25 after a courageous fight against cancer.
He was born Sept. 19, 1919, in Bison, S.D., to Charles and Hilma Hanson. At
a young age, he moved with his family to Spearfish, S.D., where he lived until
1948.
He attended schools in Spearfish and learned the bakery trade in order to put
himself through college. He attended Black Hills Teachers College for three
and a half years before enlisting in the U.S. Navy in 1941.
His assignment after boot camp was Pearl Harbor where he taught a "cooks
and bakers" school. After two years, he went to sea, serving on the USS
White Marsh and the USS Gosper. He saw action at Kerama Bay in Okinawa.
Following his discharge, he returned to Spearfish and worked in the bakery.
In 1946, he married Imogene Bundy. Two sons were born to this union: Milford
F. (Butch) Hanson, Jr. and Michael H. Hanson.
In 1957, he moved to Cody and opened a bakery which he operated until the early
1970s. He then went to work for Park County School District 6 as the food service
supervisor, a position he held until his retirement in 1991.
He became extremely interested in archaeology in the 1950s, leading to an association
with the Wyoming Archaeological Society and the University of Wyoming. He served
as state treasurer of the association for many years and was one of the founding
members of the Wyoming Archaeological Foundation, also serving as treasurer.
The highlight of this interest was the discovery of a Folsom Site (10,700 years
old) named the Hanson Site, a trip to France and Spain to tour the caves and
the mastery of casting artifacts.
He was a 50 year member of the Masonic Lodge, a member of the Kalif Shrine,
lifetime member of the Archaeological Society and the VFW.
Survivors include his wife Imogene Hanson of Cody; two sons, Milford (Butch)
Hanson and wife Josephine of Powell and Michael Hanson and wife Rebecca of
Cody; four grandsons, Daren Hanson and Brad Hanson and wife Dayna of Sumner,
Wash., Casey Hanson of North Dakota and Wesley Hanson and wife Kylie of Cody;
a great-grandson, Austin Hanson of Sumner, Wash.; and four grandchildren, Julie
Baker of Riverton, Bear and Kate May of Powell and Shad May of Casper. He is
also survived by sisters Ardis Klundt of Meadville, Pa., and Carol Jane Johnson
of Spearfish; and a brother, Clarence Hanson of Spearfish.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Hilma Hanson; his brothers,
Charles, Jr. and Lester Hanson; and his sisters Pearl and Mardie.
Cremation has taken place.
Hilda Marie Murphy ~ March 27, 2002
A former Powell resident, Hilda Marie Murphy, 88, died Wednesday,
March 27 at the Billings, Mont., home she shared with her son, Jay.
She was born April 17, 1913, at Aurora, Nebr., daughter of Brenard Acre and
Bertha Regina (Heim) Shively. The family moved to Laurel, Mont., in 1927.
She was graduated from Laurel High School in 1931. She entered nurse's training
in Bozeman, Mont., and graduated in 1934. She married Chester Guy Murphy in
Powell on June 19, 1935. After his death, she moved to Billings in 1948.
She honored her role as a wife, mother, nanee, grandmother and great-grandmother.
She was proud of her profession as a registered nurse. She loved her job at
the Deaconess Medical Center on the maternity floor and at The Children's Clinic
where she worked for over 20 years.
She enjoyed cooking, reading, gardening, the theater, embroidery and playing
cards. She looked forward to the weekly Saturday night card games in Laurel
with her brother, sister, son Jay and often Ron, Emily and Bruce Blevins of
Powell.
Survivors include a daughter, Theodora Hofferber, and sons Jay Murphy and Dr.
Rod (Vicki) Michael, all of Billings; a sister, Mildred Fuller, and a brother,
Paul Shively, both of Laurel; seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren;
and numerous nieces and nephews, among them Ron and Bruce Blevins of Powell.
She was preceded in death by her husband Chester; sisters Ruth Shoemaker and
Evelyn Blevins; brothers Ray Shively and Charles Shively; two infant sons and
an infant granddaughter.
Cremation has taken place, and a private family gathering will be held. The
family suggests memorials to Big Sky Hospice, P.O. Box 35033, Billings, MT
59107.
Blanche Victoria Wales ~ March 28, 2002
Funeral services will be conducted today (Tuesday) at 1 p.m.
at Miratsky-Easton Funeral Home in Powell for Blanche Victoria Wales, 94, who
died Thursday, March 28.
She had been a resident of the Powell Nursing Home since 1999.
The Rev. Jim Moon of the Seventh Day Adventist Church will officiate at services.
Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery in Greybull.
She was born March 23, 1908, in Vera, S.D., daughter of Daniel Jackson (Dee)
and Cora Dodd Hullinger. She was schooled in her early years in the little
country school at Vera. She fondly reminisced about riding horseback to school,
even in the cold winter months.
Her family moved to Greybull where she completed her education. She married
Marion Wales on May 10, 1924, in Basin. Six children were born to this union.
They lived in the Big Horn Basin all their married life, moving to Powell in
1952.
She carried a mail route in the Greybull area for many years and then worked
for 20 years as a Practical Nurse in the Powell Hospital, retiring in 1975.
Blanche lived in her own home until 1990. She then moved into Rocky Mountain
Manor and resided there until entering the nursing home.
She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church and was a 50-year member
of the Rebekah Lodge. She enjoyed doing hairpin lace and made several afghans
for her family. Her family was a source of joy to her.
Survivors include a son, Harry Wales and wife Georgia, of Cheyenne; two daughters,
Elaine Borcher and husband Merlin of Powell and Loretta Blevins and husband
Carlus Jr. of Burlingame, Calif.; 22 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren
and numerous great-great grandchildren.
For those who wish, memorials to the Powell Nursing Home would be appreciated
by the family.
Bernard C. Schacht ~ March 28, 2002
A memorial service is scheduled Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Ballard
Funeral Home in Cody for pioneer Powell resident Bernard C. Schacht, 92, who
died Thursday, March 28 at his daughter's home in Cody.
Dr. Pat Montgomery will officiate at services. Cremation has taken place.
Mr. Schacht was born Sept. 19, 1909, in Powell, the son of Otto and Ida Kemper
Schacht.
He married Virginia Van on Dec. 26, 1936, in Cody. She preceded him in death
in August of 1983 in Powell.
From 1942 to 1973, he worked in the Elk Basin oilfields. At the time of his
retirement, he was a plant operator.
He was an avid reader. He loved working with his hands, gardening and working
in his shop. An outdoorsman, he loved fishing, hunting, rock hunting and hiking.
He also enjoyed fly tying.
Survivors include three sons, Charles A. Schacht of Bremerton, Wash., Paul
G. Schacht and Raymond E. Schacht, both of Benton, La.; three daughters, Lorraine
Farlow of Cody, Nancy Krell of Billings, Mont., and Kathy Larson of Powell;
two sisters, Marjorie Webber of Lehigh Acres, Fla., and Wanda Hart of Lynnwood,
Wash.; 17 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren.
Those wishing may make memorial donations to Spirit Mountain Hospice, 707 Sheridan
Avenue, Cody.