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(Sept. 4, 2003)
Hubert Kent Mooren, 61, of Byron died Sept. 4 at Powell Hospital as the result of injuries received in a fall.
Hubert was born Aug. 17, 1942 in Fairbury, Neb., the son of Merle Raymond and Wauneta Pearl (Skipton) Mooren. He had eight brothers and sisters. When he was 7, the family moved to Powell, where he attended school and graduated from Powell High School. After graduating, he worked for the county for several years before entering the Army. He later returned to Powell and worked in construction.
His survivors include three children, Alexa, Pamela and Sarah; two brothers, Merle E. "Bud" of Powell and William, of Denver, Colo.; three sisters, Vivian Lee of Denver, Jeannie Eden of Powell, and Kay Flesher of Denver; and four grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Larry; and two sisters, Connie and Judith.
Memorial graveside services were held at 10 a.m. Monday, Sept. 8 at Crown Hill Cemetery with the Rev. David Hunter officiating. Cremation has taken place.
Ballard Funeral Home of Cody made arrangements.
