SEPTEMBER 2003
Hubert Mooren ~ Sept. 4, 2003
Maxine Leora Owens Rockhold ~ Sept. 5, 2003
Ryan Dean Richardson ~ Sept. 5, 2003
Paul R. Montville ~ Sept. 5, 2003
David Tate ~ Sept. 8, 2003
Mel Cozzens ~ Sept. 9, 2003
Richard Kent Johnson ~ Sept. 9, 2003
Stefan Halvorsen ~ Sept. 2003
Brad Allen Beavers ~ Sept. 9, 2003
Elaine Werbelow ~ Sept. 14, 2003
Sam Kawano ~ Sept. 12, 2003
James Kopriva ~ Sept. 20, 2003
Robert E. Nielsen ~ Sept.21, 2003
Donald Robert Moore ~ Sept.22, 2003
Wilson Lindsay ~ Sept.23, 2003
Marvin Alan Enes ~ Sept. 2003
Rev. Larry A. Veland ~ Sept.27, 2003
Clella Small Skggs House ~ Sept.27, 2003
Hazel M. Kortge ~ Sept.27, 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.
Maxine Leora Owens Rockhold- Sept. 5
Funeral services will be conducted today (Tuesday), Sept. 9 at 10 a.m. at the Union Presbyterian Church in Powell for Maxine Leora Owens Rockhold, 93, who died Friday, Sept. 5 at Castle Rock Convalescent Center in Green River.
The Rev. David Hunter will officiate at services and burial in Crown Hill Cemetery.
She was born Aug. 17, 1910, to Elbert Edward Owens and Gracie Maud Duncan Owens in Mercer, Mo.
She married Wayne Lyle Rockhold Aug. 18, 1930, in Powell. They began married life on a farm and farmed until he retired in 1972.
She worked in the food service department for the Powell schools and later for Stockhill's Tax Service in Cody. She enjoyed knitting, gardening and having her family around her. In 1995, she and her husband moved to Green River to be closer to their son.
Survivors include a daughter, Sharon Harrison and husband Dale of Albuquerque, N.M.; a son, Clifford Rockhold and wife Jackie of Green River; six grandchildren: Morgan Creeger and husband Todd of Houston, Texas, Darcy Bath and husband Fred of Rock Springs, Darrin Harrison and wife Michelle of Topeka, Kans., Michelle Rose and husband Pete of Denver and Travis Harrison and wife Adria of Medina, Ohio; and two great-granddaughters, Kailey Creeger and Lynsey Creeger of Houston, Texas.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; and three sisters: Pauline Bell, Arleen Coorough and Catherine Owens.
Known affectionately as "Pete," "Petey," "Pedro" and "Orv," Ryan Dean Richardson, 21, died in a traffic accident near Bridger, Mont., Friday, Sept. 5.
He was born May 7, 1982, in Powell to Eric Dana and Sharon Marie (Bessler) Richardson. He graduated from Powell High School with the Class of 2001.
During his high school years, he was a member of the PHS wrestling team for four years and the rodeo team for three years. He competed in the Cody Night Rodeo from age 9 until his death, in events "from steers to bulls."
He enjoyed being with his dad and sister, hunting, fishing or horn hunting, riding bulls and enjoying the wonders of the Wyoming outdoors. Those close to him will remember his infectious smile, bull-legged walk and his capacity, at times, to be a very stubborn guy.
Following his father's death in June of 2000, he was a great comfort and helper to his mom.
He was a loving son, brother, grandson, nephew, boy friend and friend.
Family members said of Ryan: "He was known to give more than 100 percent all the time, and whatever needed done, got done. Ryan was a leader, a very giving person to all that he came in contact with, be it behind the chutes at the rodeo, assisting family or friends or at his job. Young or old, they looked up to Ryan for his guidance and leadership. A son that everyone would want to have, no doubt."
Survivors include his mother, Sharon Richardson and the late Eric Dana Richardson of Powell; a sister, Dana Richardson; grandparents Raymond and Janice Bessler (Ninnie and Papas) and Fred and Barbara Richardson (Granny and Grampy), all of Powell; fiancee Kori Cross and her family, Danny and Val Cross and Justin Cross of Powell; aunts and uncles, Guy and Jan Bennett of Powell, Bud and Linda Bessler of Worland, Mike and Rindy Bessler of Shoshoni, Wanda and Cal Jacobs of Rochelle, Ill., Nancy and Carl Richardson of Vail, Ore., and Robin Richardson of New Meadows, Idaho; and numerous cousins.
Memorial services will be held today (Tuesday) at 4 p.m. at the Powell Eagles Lodge, with Pastor Kurt McNabb officiating. Casual dress is requested.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to the Northwest College Foundation or a charity of choice.
Miratsky-Easton Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Dr. Paul R. Montville, clinical psychologist, died Friday, Sept. 5 in Cody after a five-month struggle with cancer.
The son of Lithuanian immigrants, Paul and Amelia Montville, he was born April 7, 1923, in New Britain, Conn. He was always proud of his Lithuanian heritage.
He attended Ohio University before being drafted inot the U.S. Navy in 1943. From 1943 to 1946, he served as a Pharmacist Mate First Class at several naval hospitals and finally aboard ship, stationed in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
After his discharge, he returned to Ohio University where he completed Bachelor and Master of Science degrees in psychology. He married Jean Bradford in 1949, and they had two daughters, Kerry and Jennifer. The couple was later divorced.
He attended graduate school at the University of Ottawa in Canada where he received a Ph.D in clinical psychology. It was there that he met Marilyn Fenton. They were married in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada in 1966.
The Montvilles moved to Cody in 1968 where he became director of the Park County Counseling Service. He served in that position until 1990 when he entered into private practice with his wife Marilyn.
An avid fly fisherman and snowmobiler, he was most at peace during trips with family and friends throughout the Yellowstone and Beartooth wilderness. Once a violinist, he maintained a life-long love of music.
A loving husband and proud father, he was known as a caring, compassionate man.
He is survived by his wife Marilyn; children Kerry Montville, Jennifer Walsh, Paul Montville and wife Sandy and Christopher Montville; and three grandchildren.
Funeral services will be today (Tuesday), Sept. 9 at 2 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Cody. A memorial fund has been established, and contributions may be made to P.O. Box 746, Cody, WY 82414.
Former Powell resident, David Eugene Tate, 84, died at his home in Dunlap, Tenn., on Sept. 8.
Mr. Tate was born in Bersheba Springs, Tenn., and educated at the Missouri School of Mines. He was a veteran of World War II.
While a resident of the Powell community, he was employed at the Shoshone-Heart Mountain Irrigation District as a civil engineer. The family relocated to his beloved home state of Tennessee after the youngest child graduated from Powell High School.
Survivors include his wife, Katheryn Russold Tate of Dunlap, Tenn.; son David F. Tate of Dunlap; and daughters, Carolyn Tate, Jean Harrison and Jackie Tate of Chattanooga, Tenn. He is also survived by former daughter-in-law Lorrie Tate of Powell; grandsons Travis Tate of Powell and Randy Tate of Gillette; and four other grandchildren in Tennessee and eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were Wednesday, Sept. 10 at the Ewton Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in Chattanooga National Cemetery. For those who wish, the family suggests memorial donations to the American Heart Association.
Stefan Halvorsen, 56, died last week at his North Fork residence.
He was born Harold Stephen Halvorsen on October 11, 1946, in Fulton, Ill., to Harold V. and Eloise Halvorsen. He spent his childhood in Iowa and South Dakota and moved with his family to Powell in 1960, where his father was director of bands at PHS.
Stefan graduated from Powell High School in 1965. He served in the U.S. Army in Vietnam, playing brass instruments in a military band. His military service was pivotal in his life. He graduated from the University of Wyoming with a bachelor of fine arts and later with a master of fine arts.
Stefan was married three times: to Jane Fagerland in Iowa, to Tina Legg in Cody and to Stephanie Hedrick in Cody. Stefan and Jane had a daughter, Erika.
He enjoyed downhill skiing and taught many county residents to ski at Sleeping Giant. He taught painting and drawing to aspiring artists of all ages and was artist-in-residence at the Buffalo Bill Historical Center in 2000 and 2001. His graphic design company, Graphicsource, served the needs of a wide variety of clients.
He was an immensely talented artist, a fine musician and a gifted writer. He was an intellectual with endless curiosity. He loved to dance. He loved music, especially compositions by J.S. Bach and Jimi Hendrix. He was happiest in the Wyoming mountains, painting or trout fishing. He was proud of the 18 large oil paintings which adorn the Snow Lodge at Old Faithful, commissioned by the National Park Service for the first new lodge constructed in decades.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Stefan is survived by his daughter, Erika Halvorsen of Rochester, N.Y.; his sisters, Connie (Bob) Snyder of Houston, Texas; Louise White of Des Moines, Iowa; and Barbara Pavilko of Florida; numerous nieces and nephews.
A memorial event is being planned. Memorials may be given in his name to Park County Mental Health.
A memorial service was held Saturday at the fairgrounds in Powell for Brad Allen Beavers, 36, of Gillette, who died Tuesday morning, Sept. 9 in an accident at the RAG Belle Ayre coal mine near Gillette.
Brad was the first born son of Barb and Jim Beavers of Powell. He was born Aug. 22, 1967, and grew up in Powell while attending elementary and middle schools. He graduated from Powell High School in 1987.
Following his graduation, he learned and fine-tuned various traits and skills at different jobs with an assortment of companies, including, but not limited to Crown Hill Cemetery, Sunlight Ranch, Jim's Exxon, Borders Exxon, Bill's Welding, Preator Construction, S&S Building and, finally, RAG Belle Ayre Mine.
He enjoyed the people he worked with and was a hard-working young man. People close to him knew he always had a smile and was forever scheming for the next prank on, or with, anyone fortunate enough to share workspace with him.
In June of 1994, he married Khristina Gwatney at his parents' cabin in the Beartooth Mountains. Brad and Khris lived in Powell until early 1999 when he took a job with S&S Builders and moved his family to Gillette. Later that same year, Brad accepted a position driving haul truck for RAG Belle Ayre Mine.
Together, Brad and Khris have two cherished children: Bret Nicole, 8, and Steven Jeffry, 2. Brad especially adored his children and viewed them as his pride and joy. During a conversation, he was once asked what he thought to be his greatest accomplishment. Brad replied, "My kids, they are the most important and incomparable accomplishment of my life."
Brad savored spending time with his family any time he could, but especially at the cabin in the Beartooth Mountains where he enthusiastically shared his love and knowledge of the outdoors with Bret and Steven. He enjoyed hunting, camping, hiking, horseback riding and packing, fly fishing and tying, float tubing, boating and just being in the outdoors.
Family and friends will remember that Brad was a truly generous, loving man with a heart of gold. He honestly did not know the meaning of selfish. As a father and husband, he was simply outstanding. He always looked for and often found the best way to lovingly keep his family happy, safe and together. As a friend, he was exceptional. He was always willing to lend a helping hand, look out for the next guy, wanted everyone to be safe, gave anyone the benefit of the doubt and was, above all, honest. In a short time, he touched so many lives in such a truly unforgettable way. He is loved and will be missed by all who knew him.
He was preceded in death by his brother, Bret; Granddad and Grandma Buck; and Grandad Bever.
Survivors include his wife, Khris Beavers and two children, Bret and Steven Beavers of Gillette; Grandma Mary Liz Bever, parents Barb and Jim Beavers, brother Brian Beavers, sister-in-law Erin Beavers, and nephew Andrew Beavers, all of Powell; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be directed to the college fund for his two children at First Interstate Bank in Gillette or Big Horn Federal in Powell.
A second memorial service in Gillette is pending. Miratsky-Easton Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Memorial services will be held Saturday, Sept. 20 at 2 p.m. at the Powell LDS Church for a former Powell and Cody resident, Richard Kent Johnson, 53.
Mr. Johnson died Sept. 9 in Grand Junction, Colo. Cremation has taken place.
He was born Jan. 10, 1950, in Basin and was a lifetime member of the LDS Church. He lived with his family and attended elementary schools in Laurel and Baker, Mont., in Maramoth, N.D., and in Seattle, Wash. He attended junior high schools in Everett, Wash., and Westminster, Calif., and high school in Huntington Beach, Calif.
He worked in construction and cement finishing. He loved fishing and living near mountains and rivers.
He married Cheri Hagler of Anaheim, Calif., in 1970. They had one son, Rob, and later divorced. He married Denise Oase of Huntington Harbor, Calif., in 1974. They had two children, Laura and Aaron, and later divorced.
Survivors include his children, Robert Johnson of Fresno, Calif., and Laura (Erick) Gayton and Aaron Johnson of Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas; his father and stepmother, George Johnson Sr. and Eleanor Johnson of Burlington; his brothers, George Johnson, Jr. of Billings, Mont., Stan (Lisa) Johnson of Chicago, Ill., Leonard (Wanda) Johnson of Amarillo, Texas, and Les Johnson of Vancouver, Wash.; his sisters, Phyllis (Larry) Hughes of Everette, Wash., and Marilyn Carpenter and Elizabeth (Mike) Johnson of Powell; two grandsons and two granddaughters; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Elsie Johnson; and nephews Michael Johnson and Ryan Carpenter.
Mel Cozzens died of an apparent heart attack in Cody Sept. 9, while he took his daily walk with wife Betty at Beck Lake.
Mel was born Feb. 10, 1922, in Byron to Joe and Bertha Cozzens. He was raised on the family sheep ranch in Powell and graduated from Powell High School in 1941.
For 23 years, from 1947 to 1969, Mel and his brother Francis were co-owners of the Powell Chrysler/Plymouth dealership in Powell, known as Cozzens Motors. Mel was also a volunteer fireman in Powell for many years and served as a city council member.
He and his wife Betty spent their retirement years at Green Creek on the North Fork.
He was in the Navy Air Force from 1943 to 1945, having received his wings on Dec. 4, 1943. During World War II, he shot down 6.5 enemy aircraft, damaged 6 enemy aircraft, earned three Distinguished Flying Crosses, four Air Medals and the Purple Heart. He was honored as an ACE pilot, which is recorded in a special museum to W.W.II pilots at Champlain Fighter Museum in Mesa, Ariz. He was shot down over the Pacific during the war and spent 14 hours in a leaky raft before being rescued.
His mother wrote of him in 1967, "The first glimpse I had of him, it occurred to me that we had in our midst one of the sweetest babies I ever laid my eyes on. He always acted in a controlled manner and had unlimited optimism and was never over-anxious nor worried; he accepted changing conditions as naturally as he breathed and came to terms with them. He mentioned flying through the immensity of space as if you owned a whole world without a care in it, a place where you could feel close to God without earthly interference, where your heart is moved to spiritual awareness."
He is survived by his wife Betty, daughter Joni of Cleveland, Ohio; grandsons Jon of Cody and Aaron of Seattle, Wash.; granddaughter Raina Robinson of Cincinnati, Ohio; and three great-grandchildren, Xaivion, Jzendra and Kazaar; brothers John and Minnie Cozzens of Ralston, Matt and Vesa Cozzens of Powell, sister Olive and Charles Hawkins of Powell and sister-in-law Lucy Cozzens of Powell. He was preceded in death by his son Jack and brothers Fred and Francis, and brothers in law Cecil (Bud) Stump and Harold Stump.
Graveside services were scheduled for 11 a.m., Tuesday, Sept. 16 at Riverside Cemetery in Cody under the direction of the LDS Church with Dirk Cozzens officiating.
Former Powell resident Sam Kawano, 69, died Friday, Sept. 12 at his Billings, Mont., home after a long battle with cancer.
He was a Powell High School graduate with the Class of 1951.
Cremation has taken place, and no services are planned. For those who wish, memorials to the Big Sky Hospice in Billings or a charity of choice would be appreciated by the family.
Funeral services are scheduled Saturday, Sept. 20 at 3 p.m. at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Thermopolis for Elaine Werbelow, 73, Thermopolis, who died Sunday, Sept. 14 at St. Vincent Hospital in Billings, Mont., following a period of declining health.
She was born Sept. 23, 1929 in Billings, daughter of Stanley G. and Florence (Baldwin) Kreps. She was raised in Powell and graduated from high school here in 1947.
She married Vern L. Werbelow on Aug. 24, 1947, in Park City, Mont. They moved to Thermopolis in 1952 and spent most of their married life there. She worked at the J.C. Penney Store for several years, then was a legal secretary of Attorney Louis Walrath. She then became secretary to the superintendent of Hot Springs County High School, retiring in the early 1980s.
She had been a 4-H leader, Cub Scout and Girl Scout leader. She was a memberof the Senior Citizens Board and the Hot Springs County Hospital Auxiliary. She created many stuffed animals for the hospital gift shop.
She was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church, and her interests included travel, camping, fishing, Bingo, crafts, gardening and playing the organ.
Survivors include three sons, John (Linda) Werbelow of Gillette, Calvin (Carol) Werbelow of Powell and Wayne (Debbie Herring) Werbelow of Broomfield, Colo.; a daughter, Carol (Ron) Rogers of Riverton; a brother, Lester (Butch) Kreps of Palo Cedro, Calif.; 10 grandchildren, Liana (Doug) Scribner of Newcastle, Selina Werbelow of Arizona, John Werbelow of Laramie, Nick and Jared Werbelow of Powell, Travis Werbelow and Kadi Herring of Broomfield, Colo., Boone (Kelly) Rogers of Cheyenne, Coby (April) Rogers of Laramie and Jaci (Gerardo) Rico of Riverton; and three great-grandchildren, Abby Rogers of Cheyenne, Austin Rico of Riverton and Travis Scribner of Newcastle.
She was preceded by her husband in 1990; her sister, Raelee Thompson; her son, Lloyd Werbelow; and her granddaughter, Ginny Rogers.
Memorials may be made to St. Paul Lutheran Church or the Senior Citizens Center in Thermopolis. Arrangements are by Mortimore Funeral Home.
Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated today (Thursday, Sept. 25) at 10 a.m. at St. Barbara's Catholic Church for James J. Kopriva, 65, who died Saturday, Sept. 20 at Rocky Mountain Manor in Powell.
Burial will follow in Crown Hill Cemetery with the Powell Veterans Honor Guard according honors.
Mr. Kopriva was born in Seattle, Wash., on June 23, 1938, to Andrew and Margaret Kopriva. He was graduated from James Lick High School in San Jose, Calif.
He was a graduate of Northwest Community College in Powell and continued his education at the University of Wyoming.
In 1956, his parents moved to Powell. He joined the Wyoming National Guard in 1957 where he served during the Berlin Crisis. Following an honorable discharge, he went into law enforcement.
In 1964, he married Ardis Wall from Pavillion.
He served with the Wyoming Highway Patrol and the Albany County and Park County Sheriff's Department. He served on the Powell City Council, the Crown Hill Cemetery Board and on the board of the Powell Country Club.
In 1996, he retired after a 27-year career in law enforcement. He was then employed at Northwest College as evening security.
Once introduced to golf, he discovered he had talent for the game and enjoyed it immensely, including the friendships that followed.
Survivors include a son, Joseph, of Powell; a daughter, Mary Gollmer, two grandchildren, Nick and Kylie, all of Phoenix, Ariz.; and two brothers, Peter of Fresno, Calif., and Tom of San Jose, Calif.
He was a member of St. Barbara's Catholic Church in Powell. His family is comforted in the knowledge that he has touched their lives and the lives of many friends and will be greatly missed.
Miratsky-Easton Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Robert Earl Nielsen, 82, died Sunday, Sept. 21 at Powell Valley Healthcare Center.
He was born Dec. 19, 1920, in Powell to Niels and Emma (Bergeron) Nielsen. He graduated from Powell High School with the class of 1938.
He joined the U.S. Marine Corps and served during World War II from 1942 to 1945.
He was a member of the Powell Wool Growers and Early Lamb Pool for many years. He liked being on his farm, gardening, reading, doing crossword puzzles and spending time with his family.
Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Anna Nielsen of the family home; sons Lawrence Nielsen and wife Deb, Wayne Nielsen, Jim Nielsen and Donald Nielsen, all of Powell; daughters Janice Hicks and husband Jay of Powell and Barbara Engle and husband Mark of Camus, Wash.; a brother, Norman Nielsen of Ralston; sisters Claire Smith, Elsie Hawley and husband Maynard, and Edna Caslick and husband Jim, all of Powell, and Emma Morris of Bellvue, Wash.; his grandchildren: Bob and Erin Engel and Linda, Betsie and Heather Nielsen; and two step-grandchildren: Heather Thompson and Lee Hicks; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and a brother, Ralph Nielsen.
Should friends desire, memorials may be made to a charity of choice.
Cremation has taken place, and in keeping with his wishes, private family services and burial will be held.
Miratsky-Easton Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Marvin Alan Enes, 56, died unexpectedly at his home in Powell this week.
"Marv" was born Nov. 24, 1946, in Lovell to Kenneth and Elizabeth Enes of Byron. He attended grade school and graduated from high school in Byron where he enjoyed playing sports and excelled in art classes.
After graduation, he attended the University of Wyoming for a year and then enlisted in the U.S. Army. He served as a medic during his active tour of duty in Vietnam. For his service in southeast Asia, he received the Army Commendation Medal and the Combat Medical Badge. He was honorably discharged in 1968.
He married Diane Crocker in 1971. They lived in Lolo, Mont., where he pursued a career as a western artist. The couple had three sons, Seth, Erin and Collin.
Seth and his wife Tricia live in Missoula, Mont. Seth was Marv's favorite hunting and fishing partner, and he was so proud of Seth's career at Sun Mountain Sports.
Erin (wife Chelsea) followed in his father's footsteps and is proudly serving in the U.S. Army. Erin and Chelsea provided Marv with his two-fold pride and joy, grandson Brice and granddaughter Bailey.
Marv and Diane's youngest son Collin amazed his father with his dedication to schooling and is currently a senior at the University of Montana.
Marv moved to Wyoming and began working for Woodcraft LLC of Lovell. He has been employed at Aldrich's Lumber in Powell for the past three years.
He loved the outdoors of Montana and Wyoming, which he included in many of his paintings. He enjoyed spending time with his family and was famous for his barbecued chicken at family dinners.
In addition to his sons, he is survived by his mother, Bettee Enes of Rocky Mountain Manor in Powell; sisters Elaine Wirth (husband Steve) of Wapiti and Alana VanGrinsven (husband Tim) of Powell.
He was preceded in death by his father, Kenneth; and sister, Shannon.
Graveside services will be held at the Byron Cemetery Monday, Sept. 29 at 11 a.m.
Miratsky-Easton Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Donald Robert Moore died Monday, Sept. 22 in St. Cloud, Minn. He was 76.
He was born Sept. 8, 1927, in Mirage, Colo., the eighth of nine children born to Clair and Libbie (Sheppard) Moore. At the age of 1, he moved to Powell, where he received his schooling.
In March of 1948, Mr. Moore began working for Allis-Chalmers. He began as an office clerk in Billings, Mont., and later managed the same office. After 10 years in the office, he was promoted to district manager. He worked out of Casper, and later out of Worland, Sheridan, and Great Falls, Mont.
He was again promoted and made the dealer business manager in Bloomington, Minn. He also worked for a few years in Watertown, S.D., and briefly in Sioux Falls, S.D., before returning to work in Bloomington. The last three years of his career were spent as the dealer development manager covering seven different states. He was one month short of 46 years with the same company.
He loved almost all sports. In his early years he participated in baseball, softball, basketball, football and bowling. Later in life he continued with his bowling and watching football and baseball. He was an avid fan of the Denver Broncos before his move to Minnesota. He then became a solid Vikings fan. Following his retirement, he took up the game of golf.
He loved visiting and being with people. He loved making people laugh with his wit and jokes. After moving to Alexandria, Minn., in the early 1990s, he joined the Eagles club. He took on the job of gaming manager. He enjoyed calling Bingo and participating in events at the Eagles Club.
He was preceded in death by his parents, four brothers and two sisters.
He is survived by his special friend, Alma Chan of Alexandria; six children; Karlea Moore Ward of Tulsa, Okla., Terrill (Tena) Moore of Billings, Dawn Moore Mellinger of Great Falls, Randall (Courtney) Moore of Dalton, Mont., Wade (Amy) Moore of Woodbury, Minn., and Anne Moore of St. Paul, Minn.; 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; a brother, Earl Moore of Sommerset, Mass.; and a sister, Ann Scruggs of Powell.
A funeral service was held Sept. 25, 2003, at the Anderson Funeral Home in Alexandria. Interment was private.
A graveside memorial service for Wilson Lindsay, 85, Powell, was conducted Monday, Sept. 29 at Crown Hill Cemetery.
He died Tuesday, Sept. 23 at Powell Valley Healthcare Center after a long and happy life.
He was born June 4, 1918, in Byron to David D. and Sarah Bradshaw Lindsay, graduating from Byron High School in 1936.
He joined the Army Air Corps in January of 1942, proudly serving in Sicily, North Africa, India and Burma for nearly four years of World War II. Family and friends heard many a story of his adventures.
On Sept. 3, 1950, he married Virginia Whaley. After 53 years of marriage, he often said, "I found the right lady."
An auto mechanic for 60 years, he had a keen interest in how things worked, loved fixing clocks and whittling treasures for his family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brothers Delyle and David; sisters Lamar, Theda, Julia and Barbara.
Mr. Lindsay will be sorely missed by his devoted wife, Virginia; daughter Christine Shuffield and her husband, Nick; son Michael Lindsay and his wife Barb; four granddaughters, five great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
At his own request, cremation has taken place.
Rev. Larry A. Veland- Sept. 27
Funeral services will be conducted Friday, Oct. 3 at 1 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Powell for the Rev. Larry A. Veland, 55, who died Saturday, Sept. 27 while working in his garden.
Pastor Veland was born March 19, 1948, in Aberdeen, S.D., to Ernest W. Veland and Mary C. (Steinwald) Veland. He was baptized into the Christian faith on May 30, 1948, at Christ Lutheran Church - Albion Township, near Elldendale, N.D.
He confirmed his baptismal vows on May 20, 1962, at Zion Lutheran Church in Alamo, Texas.
He married Joyce L. Jamison Beuster on March 27, 1976. He had one daughter, Leah Marie, and three step-children whom he considered his own: Teri Stoppel, Susan Forrest and Kirk Beuster.
His early childhood was spent on his parents' North Dakota farm where he attended school at Albion Township School. He spent part of his high school years in Weslaco, Texas, but graduated from Ellendale High School in 1966. He attended the University of North Dakota at Ellendale, later transferring to Concordia Teachers College in Seward, Nebr., where he earned his B.S. degree in 1970 and his Master's degree in 1979.
He taught second grade and served as Director of Christian Education at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in San Antonio, Texas, from 1970 to 1972. He spent a short year in the business world as a cost accountant for Van Waters Rogers in Houston, Texas.
In 1973, he moved to Omaha, Neb., where he served one year as Director of Christian Education at Kountze Memorial Lutheran Church (now ELCA). From there, he moved to Lincoln, Neb., where he was Director of Christian Education at Trinity Lutheran Church from 1974 to 1978.
He served as campus pastor at Northern State College in Aberdeen, S.D., from 1978 to 1982. In 1982, he moved to St. Louis, Mo., to complete the LCMS colloquy program for future pastors.
He was placed as a vicar at St. Paul's Lutheran, Plankinton, S.D., and Trinity Lutheran, White Lake, S.D., and was subsequently called by those two congregations to serve as their full-time pastor. He was ordained July 29, 1984, and served the two South Dakota congregations until November of 1986 when he accepted the call to be pastor at St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Truman, Minn. He served that congregation until October of 1997 when he accepted the call to be pastor of Immanuel Lutheran Church in Powell, where he served until his death.
He served on various boards and committees in the South Dakota District and the Minnesota South District. In Wyoming, he was the district coordinator for the Tell the Good News About Jesus program of the Lutheran Church - Missouri Synod, and also served on the board of directors as the Evangelism Coordinator. He chaired two successful evangelism convocations for the Wyoming District - LCMS and was working on a third at the time of his death.
His main mission in life was preaching the Word of God and witnessing to others of God's great glory. His strongest desire was that all come to know the saving grace of our Lord Jesus. He focused his ministry on Christian education and evangelism. The past few years he wrote and broadcast Sunday sermons on KPOW in Powell. He was a well-known pastor in the Powell community whose personality reflected the joy he had in life.
Survivors include his wife Joyce of Powell; daughters Leah Marie of the family home, Teri Stoppel of Lincoln, Neb., and Susan Forrest (Gary) of Allen, Texas; son Kirk Beuster (Carrie) of Powell; parents Ernest and Mary Veland of Ellendale, N.D.; brother LeeRoy Veland (Robin) of Weslaco, Texas; and grandchildren, Pfc. Jeremiah Stoppel, Joe Stoppel, Krista Handy, Cody Forrest, Amber Forrest, Ashley Beuster, Jacob Beuster and Nathaniel Beuster; as well as numerous relatives and friends who love him and will miss him.
Although Pastor Veland loved flowers, he thought memorials a more appropriate way to express one's grief. Therefore, the family requests memorials be sent to Immanuel Lutheran Church, the American Heart Association, the National Neurofibromatosis Foundation or a charity of one's choice.
Arrangements are by Miratsky-Easton Funeral Home.
Clella Small Skaggs House- Sept. 27
Clella Small Skaggs House, the mother of a Powell man, died early Saturday, Sept. 27 at Deaconess Hospital in Billings, Mont., after a brief illness.
Funeral services for the longtime Cody resident will be Friday, Oct. 3 at the LDS Stake Center in Cody at 10 a.m. Burial will be at 2 p.m. at Mount View Cemetery in Basin.
She was born June 13, 1929, to Virgil Beaty and Eva Millie Small in Greybull.
Survivors include a son, Johnny Skaggs of Powell; daughters Penny G. Craig of Boise, Idaho, and Ginger Kay Childers of Charleston, S.C.; step-daughters Shirley Schoonover of Beaverton, Ore., Marilyn Lockrem of Sacramento, Calif., and Kathi Fischer of Morgan Hill, Calif.; and numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Ballard Funeral Home. The family suggests memorials to Spirit Mountain Hospice, Rocky Mountain Cancer Society or Primary Children's Hospital.
A memorial service was held Sunday, Oct. 5 for Hazel Marjorie Kortge, who died peacefully Saturday, Sept. 27 at Powell Valley Healthcare Center. She was 89.
She was born Feb. 21, 1914, to Paul and Nettie Stein in The Dalles, Ore. She was a graduate of The Dalles General Hospital School of Nursing.
In August of 1936, she married Paul Kortge.
As a registered nursing during World War II, she worked at The Dalles hospital whenever needed.
For 20 years, she and Paul operated a ranch south of Dufur, Ore. They resided in Salem, Ore., before moving to Powell in the fall of 2001.
She is survived by Paul Kortge, her husband of 67 years; her two daughters, Donna (William) Young of Palmdale, Calif., and Kathleen (George) Brown of St. George, Utah; her son, Lloyd (Elsa) Kortge of Powell; her sister, Pauline Morris, of Salem, Ore.; six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.
For those who wish, donations may be made in Hazel's name to the Jerry Walker Depriest Memorial Endowment Fund, P.O. Box 98, Dufur, Ore.; the American Cancer Society; or the Powell Medical Foundation, designated to the Heartland Assisted Living Facility.