OCTOBER 2003
Cecelia (Ceil) Rains ~ Oct. 3, 2003
Cecil Thorington ~ Oct. 4, 2003
Lydia Harmon ~ Oct. 5, 2003
Robert L. Beaver ~ Oct. 5, 2003
Thomas Edward Stewart ~ Oct. 6, 2003
George David Gibson ~ Oct. 11, 2003
Francis Marion Cunning ~ Oct. 14, 2003
Salome P. Velasquez ~ Oct. 16, 2003
Lyle Sheets ~ Oct. 16, 2003
Warren Cubbage ~ Oct. 17, 2003
Fidencio (Curly) Reyna ~ Oct. 18, 2003
Wesley Wallace Hedrick ~ Oct. 24, 2003
Clark F. Kindler ~ Oct. 25, 2003
Josephine Carpenter ~ Oct. 26, 2003
Eldon Thomas (Bud) Buss ~ Oct. 28, 2003
James Ingolf Bly ~ Oct. 29, 2003
David R. Joseph ~ Oct. 30, 2003
Funeral services were held Oct. 9, 2003, in Kirkland, Wash., for Cecelia "Ceil" Rains, 77, wife of Powell native Floyd L. "Roy" Rains of Bothell, Wash.
Ceil died Oct. 3, 2003, at Hospice Care Center in Kirkland after a long illness.
Ceil was born Feb. 2, 1923, in Chicago and married Roy Rains in 1949. Survivors include sons Rick and Stephen Rains, daughters Kathleen Powell and Suzanne Neir, sisters-in-law Lorna Fry and Edna Becker of Powell and Janice Stump of Cody, brother-in-law Ivan Wolfe of Garland and numerous nieces, nephews and grandchildren.
Cards may be sent to 19712 88th Pl. NE; Bothell, WA 98011. Memorials may be sent to Evergreen Hospice, Center C 12822 124th Lane NE; Kirkland, WA 98033.
Cecil Thorington, 87, died peacefully in his sleep at the Powell Valley Care Center Saturday, Oct. 4.
He was born July 24, 1916, near Kirksville, Mo., the son of George and Amelia (Lovejoy) Thorington.
His father died when Cecil was very young. Since these were hard times and his mother could not care for him, he spent much of his youth in an orphanage in Davenport, Iowa.
Eventually he began working for and lived with a bachelor named John Werner on a farm near Statford, Iowa. Mr. Werner became a father to Cecil and helped him through high school. Although short at 5 feet, 8 inches, Cecil lettered in basketball and also football. He graduated from Stratford High School in 1936.
With Mr. Werner's help, Cecil went on to college at Iowa State University in Ames, graduating in 1939 with a bachelor's degree in agriculture with a teaching certificate.
About 1940, Cecil met his life's companion, Dorothy Marie Burns. They were married June 9, 1940, and shared each other's lives for the next 63 years.
Cecil and Dorothy worked a farm south of Stratford. While driving to town, they heard on the car radio that the Japanese had attacked Pearl Harbor. Cecil was drafted into the U.S. Army, where he served as a Tech-Sergeant in charge of the motor pool. He was in the European theatre from 1942-1946, serving in and around Munich, Germany.
After the war, he returned to Stratford where he became an agricultural teacher. It was during this time that Dorothy bore Cecil a son they named Jay.
In 1949, Mr. Thorington wanted to put into practice what he had been teaching. Cecil and Dorothy settled on a farm they purchased northeast of Stratford. Besides raising corn, oats, alfalfa and soybeans, Cecil also raised cattle, sheep, pigs and broke a horse or two.
In 1953, their second child was born, a girl they named Joy.
In addition to farming, Cecil taught agricultural night classes to veterans of the Korean War. He was also active in the American Legion, the Lions and was a Mason. He was a Boy Scout leader, superintendent of Calvary Methodist Church in Stratford and was elected to the county school board in Hamilton County, Iowa.
Throughout his life, Cecil enjoyed sports, but was especially an avid fisherman. He bagged his share of whitetail while on the farm.
"Cec" and "Dot" operated the farm until 1980 when he retired. After selling the farm in Iowa, they followed their son to Montana. The chance to fish every day figured prominently in these plans. Although Cecil had not golfed until he retired, he won several tournaments while living in a house on the golf course at West Glacier, Mont.
When Jay's family moved to Wyoming, Cecil and Dorothy followed to Powell, where Cecil continued golfing for as long as he could.
Survivors include his wife Dorothy of Powell; his son Jay and wife Annette (Grabau) Thorington of Powell; daughter Joy Fjare and husband David of Council Bluffs, Iowa; his grandchildren, Zack and Dana (Dietz) Thorington of Powell, Pvt. Samuel Thorington of Fort Huachuca, Ariz., Matthew and Jennifer Fjare of Ohio and Emily Fjare of Council Bluffs, Iowa; great-grandchildren Hartly Thorington of Powell and Hannah and Mica Fjare of Ohio. Also surviving are two half-brothers, Frank of Iowa and Phil of California.
His brothers Perry, Raymond and Jess, and sisters Ester and Sarah preceded him in death.
Though many in Powell didn't know Cecil, his family in the Powell area, in Iowa, Ohio and California, will miss him as husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother.
A military service will be held at a later date with re-burial in Iowa. Cremation has taken place.
Longtime Powell resident, Lydia Harmon passed away peacefully Sunday, October 5th afternoon at Powell Valley Health Care surrounded by many of her children.
Lydia was born in Sugar City, Idaho on October 23, 1913 to David and Amelia Foos.
She married Henry Harmon on April 1, 1933 in Billings, Mont. To this union were born nine children. Mr. Harmon passed away July 27, 1987.
Other than loving and raising her children, she baked the best pies for Hanks Cafe, which she and Hank ran for many years in Powell.
She is survived by her children: Bob, Arroyo, Calif., Leo (Anita) Hardin, Mont., Shirley Roth, Billings, Mont., Harold (Betty), Brush Prairie, Wash., Gerald (Mary), Powell, Wyo., Della Smith, Billings, Mont., Ron (Jackie) Chehalis, Wash., Don (Sharon) Elma, Wash., and Bonnie Jensen (Chris) Powell, Wyo.; many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Among the surviving brothers and sisters are Elsie Keil, Freida Geffre, Marie Ostermiller, Esther Ostermiller, all of Billings. Mont., and Raymond Foos of Roundup, Mont. Her husband, Henry Harmon, her parents, a brother and a sister, preceded her in death.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday and 12:30 to 1:45 on Thursday. Funeral services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Union Presbyterian with The Reverend William Hassler (retired) officiating. Burial will be at Crown Hill Cemetery following the services.
Should you wish, contributions may be made to Powell Valley Care Center or the charity of your choice.
Robert L. (Bob) Beaver - Oct. 5
A memorial service will be conducted Saturday, Oct. 18 at 10 a.m. at the Johnson Mortuary chapel in Kalispell, Mont., for Robert L. (Bob) Beaver, 82, who died Oct. 5 at the V.A. home in Columbia Falls, Mont.
Mr. Beaver was a former Northwest Community College faculty member.
He was born Nov. 20, 1920, in Denver, Colo., to Laird and Edith Beaver of Bayard, Neb. After graduating from Bayard High School, he attended Nebraska State Teachers College. On Nov. 15, 1941, he married Donna Mae Stertz of Bridgeport, Nebr.
He joined the U.S. Navy in 1942 and served in the Pacific Theater of World War II. Following his honorable discharge in 1946, he attended the University of Wyoming where he received a bachelor's degree in mathematics, with minors in physical science and speech.
He taught high school math, physics, English, and speech in Superior from 1948-1957. He attended the University of Denver from 1951 to 1953 and received a master's degree in speech. He resumed teaching in Superior in 1953 and served as principal from 1955 to 1957.
In 1957, he attended Harvard University on a National Science Foundation fellowship to study the teaching of mathematics and physics.
He moved his family to Powell in 1958. He was an instructor of math and physics at Northwest Community College from 1958 to 1961 and assistant professor from 1961 to 1966.
In 1967, he moved to Kalispell where he was a founding faculty member of Flathead Valley Community College. He taught mathematics, physics and speech until he retired in 1979.
For many years, Mr. Beaver was active in the Democratic Party. He was a life member of the NRA and enjoyed hunting and fishing with family and friends. He kept numerous tropical fish aquariums and was an avid winemaker.
Survivors include his wife Donna of Kalispell; daughter, Kaye Brabec and husband Michael, of Ann Arbor, Mich.; his son, Jack Beaver and his family with Valerie Bronson, their sons, Norm and Jake Larsen and daughter Alyssa Larsen, all of Kalispell; and four grandchildren.
For those who wish, memorial donations to the Veterans Home in Columbia Falls, P.O. Box 250, Columbia Falls, MT 59912 would be appreciated by the family.
Thomas Edward Stewart - Oct. 6
Thomas Edward Stewart, formerly of Powell, died late Monday night, Oct. 6 at West Park Hospital in Cody. He was 47. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Cremation has taken place.
He was born Dec. 19, 1955, at Thermopolis, the first son of William H. and Barbara J. (Strange) Stewart. He lived on the family ranch on Owl Creek until he was 3 1/2 years old.
Then he entered the Wyoming State Training School at Lander. He was enrolled there until June, 1976, when he was transferred to Big Horn Enterprises in Thermopolis. He resided there until November, 1991, when he moved to Powell with Big Horn Enterprises.
On June 30, 1999, he became a resident of the Long Term Care Center in Cody.
He attended Baptist churches. He loved people and always had a big smile. He will be missed by people he touched.
Survivors include his mother, Barbara J. Stewart of Basin; an older sister, Susan Caddell of Norman, Okla.; a younger brother, James Stewart of Colorado Springs, Colo.; and two nieces and three nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father Aug. 14, 1995.
Memorial Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 15 at St. Barbara's Catholic Church for George David Gibson, 76, who died Saturday morning, Oct. 11 at the Powell Valley Care Center. "Uncle Dave," as he was known to those familiar with him, died from injuries sustained in a fall on the ice last February.
He was born in Casper on Aug. 1, 1927, to George L. and Leta Hall Gibson. He moved to Powell at the age of 3 and was educated in the Powell schools, graduating from Powell High School with the Class of 1945.
He served in the U.S. Navy, and upon his discharge, he attended the University of Wyoming where he graduated with a degree in petroleum engineering.
He worked most of his life for Montana-Dakota Utilities Co., or its subsidiary, Williston Basin Pipeline , living in Worland and Glendive, Mont. He retired in 1988 and moved back to Powell where he spent his last years enjoying friends and family.
He was a life member of the Elks Lodge and American Legion.
Survivors include his sister, Mary K. Scott and her husband, Melvin, of Powell; his brothers, Greg Gibson of Kalispell, Mont., and Rodney Gibson of Sheridan; and many nieces and nephews, of whom he was very proud.
In accordance with his wishes, cremation has taken place.
Memorial Christian Wake Services will be held tonight (Tuesday), Oct. 14 at 6:15 p.m. at St. Barbara's Church. Father Pete Johnson will officiate at the Wednesday Memorial Mass at 10 a.m.
Burial will follow in Crown Hill Cemetery with the Powell Veterans Honor Guard providing military honors.
For those who wish, the family would appreciate memorials to a charity of choice.
Miratsky-Easton Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Francis Marion Cunning - Oct. 14
Francis Marion (John) Cunning, 77, Gothenburg, Neb., died Tuesday, Oct. 14 at the Tri-County Hospital in Lexington, Neb.
He was the father of Powell postmaster Johnnie Cunning.
He graduated from Gothenburg High School in 1944. He served in the U.S. Navy aboard the aircraft carrier USS Commencement Bay during World War II.
He married Joyce Margie Rothrock Oct. 3, 1947, at Gothenburg. He drove truck for many years, retiring about 10 years ago.
He enjoyed his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He also enjoyed the outdoors, hunting and fishing, working in his yard, his roses, feeding and taking care of his squirrels and the birds.
Survivors include his wife, Joyce, of Gothenburg; two sons, Johnnie Cunning and wife Beth of Powell and Michael Cunning and wife Brenda of Sutherland, Neb.; one sister; one brother; one sister-in-law; five granddaughters, Heather Cunning of Billings, Mont., Brandy (Grant) Walstrom of Portland, Ore., Amber (Dustin) Smith of Wayne, Mich., Chelsea Cunning of Wayne, Neb., and Jessica Lyon of Powell; and three great-grandsons.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Linda; and two brothers.
Funeral services are scheduled Friday, Oct. 17 at 10:30 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Gothenburg. Burial is in the Fort McPherson National Cemetery, Maxwell, Neb.
Memorials may be given to the First Presbyterian Church or the Shriner's Children's Hospital.
Salome P. Velasquez, 47, died as a result of a traffic accident near Ralston on Oct. 16 (Thursday).
He was born in Mexico on Aug. 1, 1956, to Francisco and Elifonza (Pizarro) Velasquez. He came to the United States in 1977. He was employed at Cody Lumber Co. at the time of his death.
Funeral Services were held at St. Barbara's Catholic Church on Sunday evening and Monday morning (Oct. 19-20). Burial was in Crown Hill Cemetery.
He is survived by his wife Rosa Velasquez; children Jabier Velasquez, Maria Morales and husband Victor, Pablo Velasquez, Melisa Velasquez, Jackie Velasquez, Martin Velasquez; three grandchildren; brothers Felipe Villanueva, Seberino Velasquez, Chuy Velasquez, Ricardo Velasquez, Cristobal Velasquez, Octavio Velasquez; sisters Amalia Soto, Evodia Ramirez and Elva Monarrez; and many nieces and nephews.
His parents and son Salome Velasquez preceded him in death. The family would like to thank everyone for their outpouring of love, support and generosity during the time of their loss. Miratsky-Easton Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Lyle W. Sheets died Thursday evening, Oct. 16, at the Powell Nursing Home. His wife Irene preceded him in death exactly four years earlier Oct. 16, 1999.
Lyle was the last of the original Sheets family that moved to the Powell valley from Missouri in the spring of 1909.
He was born in Powell on Aug. 22, 1909, the son of Charles and Maggie Sheets. He was the seventh of eight children.
Lyle was raised in Powell and attended Powell schools. He married Irene Burns July 28, 1927 in Red Lodge. They had three children, Jo Ann Gormley of Powell, Lloyd (Hope) Sheets of Cody, and Jacky Sheets (who died at two months).
They lived in Powell until 1941, when they moved to the Emblem Bench to farm with his brother Lester.
Lyle and Irene moved to Greybull for a few years and then to Worland, where they resided until his retirement from Unical Oil Co. in 1972.
They returned to Powell after his retirement.
Lyle's life centered around music. When he was a young man, he played in dance bands for many years. He treasured family sing-alongs at his daughter Jo Ann's home. He loved the mountains, fishing and gardening.
He is survived by his children Jo Ann Gormley of Powell and Lloyd (Hope) Sheets of Cody; seven grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren and nine great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 22, for long-time area farmer Warren Cubbage.
Services will be held at the Church of Christ east of Powell, where he was deacon for many years. He died peacefully at the family farm home in Garland, surrounded by his loving family on Friday morning, Oct. 17.
He was 71. Visitation will be held at Miratsky Easton Funeral Home in Powell from 3 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 21.
Warren was born June 11, 1932, at home on the farm, the only child of Jesse and Ruth Cubbage. He attended Powell schools, graduating from high school in 1950. In 1953, he enlisted in the U.S. Army and served in the Signal Corps as a powerman until 1955.
Upon returning to Garland, he began his life-long occupation of farming with his father. He loved the land and became a good steward of it. On July 16, 1961, he married his life companion Johanna Louise Schultz at her parents' home in Cody. They were married 42 years. They were parents of four sons and a daughter. Because they believed a farm is the most wonderful place to raise children, they also served as loving foster parents to 50 other children. During his lifetime, he enjoyed being on the Shoshone Irrigation Water Board as a member and eventually as president. Longtime board member of the Homesteader Museum, he also had a keen interest in and knowledge of antique firearms. Along with a group of like-minded friends, he built a highly accurate rifle, and, for his enjoyment, proved it on range targets as distant as 1,000 yards.
Survivors include his wife Johanna of the family farm at Garland, sons Scott (wife Marlene and daughter Linna) of Laguna Niguel, Calif., Mike (wife Tracy, daughter Taylor and son Joshua) of Friendswood, Texas, Tom (wife Tina and daughter Hannah) of Great Falls, Mont., Andrew (wife Anna and daughter Abigail) of Powell and daughter Sara also of Powell. Many other relatives, neighbors and friends loved him and will miss him too.
For those who would prefer, memorial donations in lieu of flowers can be made in Warren's name to the Homesteader Museum or Powell Valley Home Care and Hospice.
Fidencio (Curly) Reyna - Oct. 18
Fidencio (Curly) Reyna, 72, of Powell died at Deaconess Hospital in Billings in the early morning hours of Saturday, Oct. 18. Visitation will be on Thursday evening from 5 to 7 p.m. at Miratsky-Easton Funeral Home.
Per his wishes, cremation will follow the Thursday night visitation and no funeral services are scheduled.
Wesley Wallace Hedrick - Oct. 24
Funeral services are scheduled at 2 p.m. today (Tuesday, Oct. 28) at Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church for Wesley Wallace Hedrick, 90, who died Friday, Oct. 24 at Powell Hospital. The Rev. Don MacPherson and the Rev. Dave Garrett will officiate at services. Burial will be in Crown Hill Cemetery.
Mr. Hedrick was born Oct. 28, 1912, in Mt. Erie, Ill., one of 10 children of John Wesley Hedrick and Lillie (Blakesley) Hedrick. He was educated in Mt. Erie schools and married Dorothy May Gibson in Fairfield, Ill., on April 18, 1937.
The family moved to Wyoming in 1944 where he worked at the Chevrolet garage. He went into the Army Medical Corps in World War II. After his discharge, he returned to Powell and worked for Heasler Plumbing and Heating until he was drawn for a homestead on the Heart Mountain Division of the Shoshone Reclamation Project.
He and Dorothy lived and farmed on Heart Mountain from 1947 until moving into Powell in 1994. They kept the farm until selling it in April of 2000.
Mr. Hedrick also helped remodel the original Assembly of God Church in Powell in 1953 and served on the board of deacons for many years, as well as holding other positions of service in the church. He was a member of Assembly of God for 53 years.
His church, farm and family were his main interests in life. Farming and raising cattle were not only his vocation, but his hobbies as well. He looked forward to a yearly elk hunting trip when the crops were in.
He valued being a good neighbor to those in need. He also was a good brother and son to his family, a faithful husband for 66 years and a father and grandfather who loved and prayed for his kids and grandkids to be safe and protected. He wanted them all to love the Jesus he loved. He will be greatly missed.
Survivors include his wife Dorothy of Powell; a son, James Hedrick and wife Millie of Powell; two daughters, Mary Sue Larsen and husband Jerry of Powell and Nancy Rossner and husband Cal of Powell; six grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; five brothers, Glenn, Courtney, Clayton, Leola and William Hedrick; four sisters, Iva Mayes, Mary Cole, Nelle Etchison, and Harriet Morland; and a grandson, Craig Mark Larsen.
Pallbearers at the funeral will be Jerry Kysar, Paul Burling, Larry Larsen, Dan Larsen, Jerry Denniston and Brandon Gates. Honorary pallbearers include Scot Stambaugh, Jack Gibson and Stewart Gibson.
For those who wish, memorials to the Gideons or Assembly of God building fund would be appreciated by the family.
Funeral services for longtime Powell resident Clark F. Kindler were held Saturday, Oct. 25 at Miratsky-Easton Funeral Home. Mr. Kindler died Tuesday, Oct. 21 at the age of 90.
He was born July 24, 1913, in Ulysses, Neb., to Fredrick William and Edna Whetsel Kindler. He married Juanita Sanford on Nov. 29, 1945.
He was a cook in the U. S. Army during World War II, serving in Africa, Italy and Sicily. He was a member of the American Legion and the Methodist Church.
Mr. Kindler played with Roy Barnes as a member of the Rocky Mountain Cowboy's band that performed on radio and at local dance clubs.
On Nov. 10, 1981, he married Winnie McCalmon of Powell.
Survivors include his wife, Winnie McCalmon Kindler; and step-daughters Erma Shupak, Thelma Galac, Donna Brasher and Donna Adamson.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Juanita; six brothers; and stepson Bob Sanford.
Honorary pallbearers included Bob Sanford Jr., Dennis Shupak, Dan Brasher, Rob Brasher, John Galac, Mike Adamson, Paul McConnell and Gary Starke.
The Rev. Jarrell Tharp officiated at services. Burial was at Crown Hill Cemetery with military honors by the Powell Veterans Honor Guard.
Josephine Carpenter, 86, died Sunday, Oct. 26 at the Powell Hospital.
Private family services will be held, and burial will be in Powell's Crown Hill Cemetery.
A full obituary will appear in Thursday's Tribune. Arrangements are under the direction of Miratsky-Easton Funeral Home.
Eldon Thomas (Bud) Buss - Oct. 28
Funeral services were held Saturday in Missoula, Mont., for Eldon Thomas (Bud) Buss, 78, who died Tuesday, Oct. 28 at his home in Missoula.
He was born May 11, 1925, in Jordan, Mont., and moved with his family to Florence, Mont., in 1937. He graduated from Florence-Carlton High School in 1943 and served in the U.S. Navy during World War II.
He married Lourise (Jackie) Higgs in Missoula in 1952, and they celebrated 51 years of marriage in September.
He is survived by his wife, Jackie, in Missoula; three daughters, Shirlee Champ of Missoula, Melodee Drake in Florence, Mont., and Shellee Buss in Ketchikan, Alas.; six grandchildren, including Tifanni (Michael) Watkins of Cody; and one great-grandchild, Aurrora Watkins of Cody.
Burial with military honors was in the Carlton Cemetery in Florence.
Funeral services were conducted at Hope Lutheran Church Saturday for James Ingolf Bly, retired Northwest College professor of journalism and English, who died Wednesday, Oct. 29 at St. Vincent Hospital in Billings, Mont. He was 68.
He was born Sept. 8, 1935, in Kikungshan, China, son of Herman William Bly and Stella Margrete (Nummedal) Bly. His father was a Lutheran minister doing missionary work in China at the time.
He earned bachelor's and master's degrees at Augustana College in South Dakota and completed a Ph.D. in English at the University of Northern Colorado after service in the U.S. Army in Frankfurt, Germany, from 1967-1969.
While he was in Germany, he met Gertrud Wilhemine Boeger, who was working as a nurse in Frankfurt. They were married April 25, 1969, in Fischerhude, Germany.
As a working journalist, he served as a correspondent for the Associated Press, with assignments in Pierre, S.D., and at the United Nations.
His teaching career brought him to Powell in 1983, where he taught English and journalism at NWC until 1996. He served as advisor to the student newspaper, The Trail, and he was a board member of the Northwest Civic Orchestra.
He loved reading, music and enjoying the beauty of nature.
Dr. Bly enjoyed the love of his family. His children, Lars and Aree, were his greatest pride and joy. The marriage of his daughter, Aree, to Thomas Leonard in 2001 was a moment of great satisfaction.
Survivors include his wife, Gertrud Bly of Powell; a daughter, Aree Katje Bly and her husband, Thomas Leonard, of Morrison, Colo.; a sister, Margrete Beard and husband Robert of Northglenn, Colo.; a brother, Philip Bly and wife Brenda Urke of Minneapolis, Minn.; four brothers-in-law and three sisters-in-law, all of Germany; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; a son, Lars A. Bly in July of 1988; a brother, Paul Bly; and a sister, Grace Elaine Bly.
Pallbearers at the funeral were Philip Bly, Thomas Leonard, Douglas Pearce, Dean Roberts, Jim Vogt and Ken Fulton.
For those who wish, the family would appreciate memorials to Hope Lutheran Church or the Northwest College Foundation.
Pastor Clyde Seifert officiated at services and burial at Crown Hill Cemetery. Miratsky-Easton Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Graveside funeral services are scheduled Wednesday, Nov. 5 at 11:30 a.m. at Riverside Cemetery in Cody for David R. Joseph, 51, who died Thursday, Oct. 30 at his Cody home after a long battle with cancer.
Ballard Funeral Home, Cody, is in charge of arrangements. Services are outdoors, and people are urged to dress for the weather.
He was born in Loyalton, Calif., June 25, 1952, together with his twin brother, Dennis, sons of Homer and Irene Joseph. He and his family came to Cody in 1994, attracted by a love of the outdoors, hunting and fishing.
Joseph worked for Park County, operating equipment at the landfill, until this year when he was forced to take a medical retirement due to his illness.
Survivors include his wife of 17 years, Janet (Jan) Joseph of Cody; his sons, Ryan Joseph of Cody and Tony Bames of Laramie; his mother, Irene Joseph of Susanville, Calif., his grandmother, Agnes, of San Filepe, Baja, Mexico; four brothers, 11 nieces and nephews, five aunts and two uncles. His father preceded him in death in 1999.