SEPTEMBER 2006
Rudolph Snyder - September 1, 2006
Frances Johnson Brown - September 1, 2006
Robert P. Brazelton - September 1, 2006
Rev. Gerald Mathiot Cover - September 1, 2006
Marilyn Jo Vaill Montz - September 1, 2006
Gerald (Jerry) Allen Whitlock - September 2, 2006
Ethel Rose Wheeler - September 2, 2006
Kenneth M. (Ken) Koski - September 2006
Ray Karst Jr. - September 7, 2006
Charles Conrad Anderson - September 8, 2006
Doris Marjorie Turk - September 9, 2006
Kathleen "Kathi" Karol Fischer - September 12, 2006
Jacob Stephen Partridge - September 13, 2006
Garry A. Gibbs - September 14, 2006
Bernadine Clair Marshall Asay - September 18, 2006
Cathy Marie Norman - Sept. 19, 2006
Mackie W. Cornelison - September 20, 2006
S. Mary Onstine - September 24, 2006
Eugenio Sanchez - September 26, 2006
Jim Grijalva - Sept. 29, 2006
Rudolph Snyder - September 1, 2006
A memorial service was held Wednesday, Sept. 6 at Mount Olive Lutheran Church for Rudolph Snyder, 77, who died Friday, Sept. 1 at St. Vincent Healthcare in Billings, Mont.
He was born Feb. 26, 1929, at home on a farm south of Laurel. He was the son of Peter and Eva Schneider. During his childhood, the family farmed in Montana near St. Xavier, Shepherd, and between Laurel and Billings.
Rudy entered the Army Air Force Nov. 12, 1946, and served overseas in the Azores. He was an electrical mechanic and earned the rank of sergeant. He received a World War II Victory Medal and was honorably discharged Sept. 30, 1949.
On July 16, 1952, he married Ida Althoff Smith. They lived in Edgar before moving to Billings in 2003.
Survivors include his wife, Ida, in Billings; children, Larry Smith of Cody, Mary Lou Isbell of Boise, Idaho, Kathleen Hart of LaGrange, N.C., Janet Hanson of Cody, Eugene Snyder and Mark (Edna) Snyder, both of Clark, and Roger Snyder of Belfry, Mont.; his sister, Mary Degele of Billings; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by brothers, Verner and Art Schneider.
Burial of ashes were in the Rockvale Cemetery. Arrangements were by Dahl Funeral Chapel, Billings.
Frances Johnson Brown - September 1, 2006
A former Powell resident, Frances Johnson Brown, 96, died Friday, Sept. 1 in Wildomar, Calif.
Memorial services were held in Wildomar Monday, Sept. 4, and graveside service and dedication of final resting place will be at the Lovell Cemetery at 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 9.
She was born Feb. 19, 1910, in Colgate, Steele County, N.D., to Lewis and Fannie Roney, the ninth of 10 children. She moved with her family by railroad car to a farm at Powell in 1917. She graduated from Powell High School in 1927.
She started Normal Training School, intending to become a schoolteacher, but fell in love with Glenn (Penny) Johnson, and they were married July 17, 1928. To this union were born two sons, Keith Edward and Glenn Robert, and two daughters, Diana R. and Inez R.
Frances was Grand Madam President of the Wyoming State Eagles Auxiliary. She was the drill captain and marched with the auxiliary drill team for many years in several states.
She and her family were members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Penny and Frances became semi-retired from farming and ranching about 30 years ago and spent their winters in southern California and summers in Yellowstone Park.
Frances was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Glenn in 1989; son, Keith; her parents; and all her brothers and sisters. About two years after being widowed, she became reacquainted with an old high school friend and was married to Virgil Brown. Unfortunately, her time with Virgil was short, as they had one day less than a year together.
In 2000, Frances celebrated her 90th birthday and shortly thereafter moved in with her daughter Inez and husand, Dale McLane, in Costa Mesa, Calif. In the spring of 2005, she moved with Inez’s family to Wildomar, Calif.
Her survivors include her three children, Bob, Diana and Inez; eight grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and six great-great grandchildren.
Robert P. Brazelton - September 1, 2006
Robert Paul Brazelton, 78, of Worland passed away on Friday September 1, 2006 at Washakie Medical Center in Worland.
Robert was born on March 28, 1928 six miles west of Worland (near the Wyoming Industrial Institute) to Roy Eugene and Laura Gertrude (Brown) Brazelton. He was raised at Worland and had attended schools in Worland. He only completed the eighth grade and encouraged higher education for his sons and grandchildren.
He worked in a filling station and for McClellan & MacQueen as a young man.
Robert then served in the U. S. Army during World War II and was part of the occupational forces stationed in Japan following the war. Robert married Daisy F. Personett on July 11, 1946 at Fort Lewis, Washington.
After the war, he went to work for the Ohio Oil Company ( it later became Marathon Oil Co.) on May 20, 1947, and retired from the company after working for them for 40 years.
Roberts was an active member of the First Southern Baptist Church in Worland where he served as a Deacon. He was also a member of the Gideon’s International for 26 years and had spoken at many churches on their behalf. He was a member of the V.F.W.
He was an accomplished woodworker. He made shelves, lawn ornaments, cabinets, and had helped Roger and Nora build their home in Powell. He also enjoyed camping, hunting, fly-fishing with family and friends, and gardening. Robert also worked with animals by breaking and training horses. Favorite horses were taught tricks (counting, bowing, hand shakes). His favorite dogs were Golden Retrievers who were well mannered and trained loyal companions.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one son Keith W. Brazelton; brothers Harold, Clair and Warren Brazelton; his sister Alta Jensen; half brothers Howard, Thomas, Verdon and Irvin West; and a half sister Fern Nivens.
Robert is survived by his wife Daisy of Worland, WY; his sons Larry R. (Judy) Brazelton of Glendora, New Jersey, Roger E. (Nora) Brazelton of Powell, WY, and Steve P. (Tracy) Brazelton of Worland, WY; a brother Roy (Eva) Brazelton of Cody, WY; and by his grandchildren Kary V. Losey of Powell, WY, Ann Marie Weitzel and Michael Brazelton of New Jersey, and Derek Paul Brazelton of Casper, WY. He is also survived by five great-grandchildren.
A family visitation was held on Saturday, and was followed by cremation. A memorial service will be held on Wed. Sept. 6th at 11:00am at the First Southern Baptist Church in Worland with Pastor Kevin LeBoeuf officiating.
Memorials may be made to Gideon’s International at P.O. Box 1824-Worland, WY. 82401.
Veile Mortuary is assisting the family with the arrangements.
Rev. Gerald Mathiot Cover - September 1, 2006
The Rev. Gerald Mathiot Cover, Jr., died Friday, Sept. 1 at the Union Printers Home in Colorado Springs, Colo.
He was born Jan. 23, 1926. in Stubenville, Ohio, to Gerald M. and Mary Ernestine (Van Fleet) Cover. He graduated from University High School in Cleveland, Ohio in 1944 and attended Baldwin Wallace College in Berea, Ohio. He graduated in 1947 and attended Seminary at Drew University in Morris Town, N.J.
In 1948, he was married to Patricia Ann (Yarian) Cover. In 1954 he became a rector of the Episcopal Church of the Ascension in Fall River, Mass.
In 1971, they moved to St. John’s Parish in Powell. In 1981, they moved to Colorado Springs, Clo.
He is survived by his wife Patricia and children; Lin Cover, Annie (Douglas) Cover Fry, Jim Cover and Christopher Van Fleet Cover. There are three grandchildren: Tychia Fry, Kelsey Fry and Christie Cachatt.
A memorial service was held Tuesday, Sept. 5 at Grace Episcopal Church in Colorado Springs. Burial will take place at 2 p.m. today (Thursday) Sept. 7 at Evergreen Cemetery, 1005 S. Hancock Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80903.
Kenneth M. (Ken) Koski - September 2006
Funeral services for Wyoming State Public Defender Ken Koski, 56, will be held Wednesday, Sept. 20 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary's Cathedral in Cheyenne with Father Gary Ruzicka officiating.
A vigil service will be held at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19 at Schrader Funeral Home at 2323 Carey Avenue in Cheyenne.
Kenneth Michael (Ken) Koski was born in Hot Springs, S.D., Sept. 6, 1950, to Michael and Jean (Goodson) Koski. He died Sept. 6, 2006, pursuing a passion of backpacking in the Wind River Mountains.
Ken attended school in Newcastle, graduating in 1968. He attended Casper College, receiving an associate degree in 1970. He then attended the University of Wyoming, graduating in 1972 with a Bachelor of Arts in German. After graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps. He met his wife, Cheryl (Balin), while stationed at Camp LeJeune in North Carolina in August of 1973. While in the service, he was awarded the National Defense Service Medal, Marksman Rifle Badge, and Marksman Pistol Badge. He was discharged from active duty Aug. 15, 1975. He also served in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve at Buckley Air Force Base, Colo., and eventually was separated from service and obtained the highest rank of Major.
He married Cheryl Lynn Balin in West Springfield, Mass., on July 26, 1975. He returned to the University of Wyoming and obtained a Juris Doctorate degree in May 1979 and was admitted to the Wyoming State Bar, Sept. 6, 1979.
After graduation from law school, the family moved to Powell where Ken served as a law clerk before opening a private law practice and becoming a part-time public defender. In 1995, Ken accepted the position of Deputy State Public defender and moved with his family to Cheyenne. He was appointed State Public Defender in 2000 and served in that capacity until his death.
Ken touched many lives with all the interests he had and passions he pursued. He became involved in Scouting at a young age and continued to be active by becoming a scout leader in Laramie, and then Powell. He always had a tremendous love for the outdoors and continued to pursue this passion throughout his life. Specifically, he tried to impart this love of this leisure pursuit to family and friends through frequent Wind River backpacking trips.
He was an avid reader and collected many books on Wyoming. Later on he developed an interest in World War II, specifically his father's 41st Calvary Unit, in which he researched and coordinated meetings among veterans.
From his daily breakfast at the Driftwood to meetings with clients, Ken had a way of meeting and befriending people through all walks of life. He was very generous with his time and loved to promote the State of Wyoming every chance he got. He particularly enjoyed giving personal tours of government buildings in Cheyenne.
In addition to his wife Cheryl, Ken is survived by his children, Kristie of Berkeley, Calif. , Kerri (Adam) Powell, Kris, and Katie of Cheyenne: brothers Kirt of Casper, Keith of Colorado Springs, and Steve of Wheatland; sisters Karen Koski of Aurora, Colo., DeeDee Howard of Colorado Springs, and Cindy Goussard of Franktown, Colo.; and numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Ken Koski Benefit Memorial, c/o Shoshone First Bank, 102 E. Second Street, in Powell, or 1401 Sheridan Avenue, P.O. Box 1330, in Cody. All proceeds will go to Wyoming Search and Rescue organizations.
The public is invited to a celebration of Ken Koski's life — "A Time To Remember" — on Sunday, Oct. 1 at 2 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Powell. There will be a short service and a song sung by Eagle
Scout Steve Lebruska.
Everyone is welcome to share memories of Ken. Anyone who was in Scouts is asked to wear their uniform or merit badge sash.
Gerald (Jerry) Allen Whitlock - September 2, 2006
Funeral services will be conducted Friday, Sept. 8 at 11 a.m. at Union Presbyterian Church in Powell for former resident, Gerald (Jerry) Allen Whitlock, 75, who died at his Casper home Saturday, Sept. 2.
The Rev. David Hunter will officiate.
Jerry was born Oct. 20, 1930, at Big Lake, Texas, the third of seven children born to Charles and Margaret Whitlock.
He married E. Jean Hajny on Oct. 15, 1950, at Columbus, Mont. From this union came three daughters: Cherie Wright of San Diego, Calif., Melodie Harris (Greg) and Cindy Whitlock, both of Kansas City, Mo. Other survivors include one grandson, Brian Wright (Dani) and three great-grandchildren, all of San Diego, Calif.; three brothers, Howard (Barbara) Whitlock of Jackson, Miss., Jack (Darlene) Whitlock of Casper and Leonard Whitlock of Powell; one sister, Joyce Keller (Ben) of Powell; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and two brothers, Bill and Richard Whitlock.
He owned the Pioneer Club in Powell before moving to Billings, Mont., to work for the Northern Hotel. In 1967, he moved to San Francisco, Calif., to manage a Northern Hotel’s lounge. In 1981, he bought the Bachus Kirk Lounge and operated it until he retired.
He had lived in Casper since retirement in 2003. Jerry enjoyed life, family, friends and fishing on Yellowstone Lake.
Arrangements are under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home. Visitation will be from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Friday at the funeral home.
Marilyn Jo Vaill Montz - September 1, 2006
Memorial services were conducted Wednesday, Sept. 6 at 2:30 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home in Powell for Marilyn Jo (Vaill) Montz, 72, who died Friday, Sept. 1 at Powell Valley Hospital.
She was born April 28, 1934, in Yorktown, Iowa, daughter of Hermann P. Vaill and Iona Marie (Norman) Vaill. She was raised and educated in Iowa and married Ellis Montz July 11, 1952. They lived on a ranch at Scottsbluff, Nebr., for a time before moving to Powell in 1965. They were married 45 years until his death in October of 1997.
She was a homemaker and worked in the kitchens of a number of restaurants in the community. She was a member of First Southern Baptist Church and enjoyed needlework, embroidery, yard sales and gardening.
Survivors include two sons, Dale Allen Montz (Barb) of Oklahoma City, Okla., and Darrell Montz of Graham, Wash.; a daughter, Rebecca Denniston (Nick) of Oklahoma City; a brother, Jerry (Betty) Vaill in Missouri; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Ellis; and brothers Bill and Kenny Vaill.
Ethel Rose Wheeler - September 2, 2006
Memorial services will be conducted Saturday, Sept. 23 at 11 a.m. at the United Methodist Church in Basin for long-time Basin resident, Ethel Rose Wheeler, 81. She died Saturday, Sept. 2 at the Powell Valley Care Center where she had been a resident.
She was born April 23, 1925, in Powell to Malcom Andrew and Mary (Elder) McPherson. She attended Powell schools and later studied music at Northwest Community College and the University of Denver.
She married Hershel Eggerman in June of 1946 in Powell. To this union were born three children: Craig Noel Eggerman, John Ross Eggerman and Carolyn Rose Eggerman. They moved to Basin in 1956. Hershel Eggerman died Feb. 11, 1970.
Ethel was a music teacher and taught many children to play the piano and some to play the organ. She enjoyed playing and was organist at the United Methodist Church in Basin from 1956 to 2001 before retiring.
She married Joseph Nelson Wheeler, Sr. on Dec. 28, 1973, in Billings, Mont. They made their home in Basin.
For a time, she was "the voice of Basin" on a local radio station, talking about Basin events and news every day at noon. She loved playing cards, especially bridge. She enjoyed going to the Big B in Basin to meet her friends for coffee. Before her health stopped her, she liked to travel and went to Europe, Panama Canal, Hawaii and other places.
She was a member of the Methodist Church and the Eagles Auxiliary in Basin.
Survivors include two sons, Craig (Jean) Eggerman of Casper and John (Annette) Eggerman of Jakarta, Indonesia; four grandchildren; and one step-granddaughter.
She was preceded n death by her parents; her first husband, Hershel W. Eggerman; her daughter, Carolyn Rose Eggerman on June 28, 1970; and her second husband, Joseph Nelson Wheeler on Jan. 8, 2000.
The Rev. Jack Preston will officiate at memorial services. A luncheon will follow at the church.
Memorials to United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 477, Basin, WY 82410 or a charity of choice would be appreciated by the family. Atwood Family Funeral Directors is making arrangements.
Ray Karst Jr. - September 7, 2006
Ray Karst Jr., 50, died Sept. 7, 2006 in Coltan, Calif.
He was born June 21, 1956 in Powell, the son of Raymond and Patricia Karst.
He was raised in Powell and was a local area farmer. He moved five years ago to Lone Pine, Calif., where he operated Karst Trucking.
He enjoyed hunting and spending time with his children and grandchildren. He was a member of 4-H and FFA. He was a true friend and would help anyone who needed it. He will be greatly missed.
He survived by a son, Rusty (Emily) Karst; two daughters, Heidi (Cody) Toyne and Pepper (Ringo) Gonzales; two sisters, Wanita Bradish and Ruth Thompson; grandchildren Blake, Bailee and Beau Toyne; Chance, Reese and Sidney Karst; and Chase and Asher Gonzales; and a friend, Donna Bonnefin.
He was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Sept. 29 at the Presbyterian Church in Powell.
Ray Karst, Jr. - September 7, 2006
Ray Karst Jr., 50, passed away peacefully at Arrowhead Regional Hospital in Coltan, Calif., on Sept. 7.
He was born June 21, 1956 in Powell, the son of Raymond and Patricia Karst.
He was raised in Powell and graduated from Powell High School in 1975. He was a farmer in the Heart Mountain area for 25 years. In 2001, he moved to Lone Pine, Calif., where he started and operated Karst Trucking.
Ray enjoyed hunting and spending time with his children and grandchildren. He was a supporter of 4-H and FFA. He also sponsored a softball team known as the Headhunters. He was a true friend and would help anyone who needed it. He will be greatly missed.
He is survived by his father, Ray Karst; two sons, Rusty (Emily) Karst and Cody Karst; two daughters, Heidi (Cody) Toyne and Pepper (Ringo) Gonzales; two sisters, Wanita Bradish and Ruth (Jerry) Thompson; grandchildren Blake, Bailee and Beau Toyne; Chance, Reese and Sidney Karst; and Chase and Asher Gonzales; a friend, Donna Bonnefin; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Patricia Karst; and grandparents, Ray and Lucile Karst and Herbert and Ruth Stewart.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 29, at Union Presbyterian Church in Powell.
Charles Conrad Anderson - September 8, 2006
Charles Conrad Anderson, 88, Powell, died Friday, Sept. 8 at New Horizons Care Center in Lovell.
Cremation has taken place. At his request, cremains will be scattered in Wyoming.
Doris Marjorie Turk - September 9, 2006
Doris Marjorie Turk, 92, died Saturday, Sept. 9 in the Powell Hospital.
She had been a resident of Rocky Mountain Manor retirement home.
She was born Nov. 5, 1913, in Sheridan, daughter of James Dawson and Annie (Harte) Dawson. She graduated from Johnson County High School in Buffalo in 1931.
She married Berlyn (Bo) Turk in Helena, Mont., on Aug. 31, 1932. She was a bookkeeper for Montana Dakota Utilities Co. and a member of Order of Eastern Star and American Legion Auxiliary, as well as the Methodist Church.
She enjoyed gardening and took pleasure in volunteering after her retirement from MDU. Her husband died in 1990.
Survivors include two sons, Thad H. Turk (Annette) of Albuquerque, N.M., and James E. Turk (Marlene) of Powell; a sister, Mary Dudley of Portland, Ore.; seven grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband; a daughter, Lois Loraine Turk; her parents; and a brother, Richard Dawson.
Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19 at the Sheridan Cemetery, with Rev. Don Derryberry presiding.
Memorial contributions may be made to a charity of choice.
Lucille M. Martin - September 9, 2006
Memorial services for former Powell resident Lucille M. Martin, who died Saturday, Sept. 9 at Lander Valley Regional Medical Center, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 15 at Thompson Funeral Home in Powell. She was 88.
Ed Flom will officiate at the service. Cremation has taken place.
Lucille Marie Thompson was born to Clay and Minnie Thompson in Powell on Feb. 20, 1918. She was a lifelong resident of Powell where was graduated from Powell High School and enjoyed school reunion activities year after year. She had been a resident of the Showboat Retirement Center in Lander since 2005.
She spent many years volunteering at the nursing home and as a Senior Companion. Her family said she enjoyed needlework, crocheting, gardening, and traveling. She loved to work, owning and operating the Coffee Cup Café in Powell for 18 years. Her family was very important to her.
Survivors include sons E. Tom Martin and wife Vickie of Sheridan, Richard R. Martin and wife Marcia of Powell and Garry Martin and wife Debbie of Lander; daughter Sharon Hufford of Riverton; nine grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl B. Martin; her parents; a sister, Peggy; a brother, Mick; and son-in-law Tom Hufford.
Memorial donations may be made to a charity of the donor's choice.
Kathleen "Kathi" Karol Fischer - September 12, 2006
Kathleen "Kathi" Karol Fischer, 62, died of a brain aneurysm Sept. 12 at Good Samaritan Hospital in San Jose, Calif.
She was born in Cody on Feb.15, 1944, the daughter of Lloyd House and Phyllis Sweet.
From the time she was 17 months old, however, she was raised by her aunt and uncle, Verda and Leslie "Les" Billings, who became her parents in every sense of the word. Growing up, Kathi attended a number of different schools since Les traveled throughout the U.S. and Canada as an electrical superintendent for Bechtel Corporation.
Kathi herself began working for Bechtel Corporation in 1972 as a computer operator and an administrative assistant in Gaithersburg, Md. In 1977, she returned to Cody where she worked for Husky Oil Company, then moved to Irving and Dallas, Texas, and worked as an operations specialist and a production scheduler. For the last 16 years, she was employed with United Technologies in California as a technical support specialist in their financial information systems division.
When the division for which she worked dissolved, Kathi moved to Cody in December of 2005 to care for her mother, Verda. At the time of her death, she was in the process of building a dream home for herself and her mother in Powell.
She is survived by her mother; son, Kevin Bernal of Chicago; sisters-Marilyn Lockrem of Sacramento, Calif., and Shirley Schoonover of Cornelius, Ore.; special friend, Alberto Perez of Morgan Hill, Calif.; stepbrother John Skaggs and wife Julie of Powell; stepsisters—Ginger Franzen of Charleston, S.C., and Penny Craig of Boise, Idaho; half-sister Sonja Whitmore of Powell; numerous aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins—including Carl House of Cody.
She was preceded in death by her biological parents, and her father, Les Billings. A memorial service was held in San Jose, Calif., for Kathi’s family, friends, and colleagues.
A memorial service also will take place on Saturday, Sept. 23, at 2 p.m. in the Third Ward LDS Church at 1407 Heart Mountain Street, Cody.
Jacob Stephen Partridge - September 13, 2006
Memorial services will be conducted Wednesday, Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. at Thompson Funeral Home for Jacob Stephen Partridge, 27, Powell, who died Thursday, Sept. 7 at home with his family at his side following a coureageous battle with cancer.
He was born April 8, 1979, in Berlin, Vt., to Larry Stephen and Joy Nelson Partridge. He attended schools in Randolph, Vt., and earned his B.A. degree in Hospitality Management in 2001 from Johnson State College in Johnson, Vt.
Jake was also a graduate of the Hurricane Island Outward Bound Program. Until recently, he was the owner and general manager of the Super 8 in Powell.
He loved hunting, skiing, computers, movies, camping and travel. He had hunted in the East, as well as in Idaho, and had traveled to Quebec and Zimbabwe with his father. He was active in the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and served on the Green Mountain Chapter committee for many years.
Survivors include his parents, Larry and Joy of Powell; grandparents, Dr. and Mrs. Merton Partridge of Randolph, Vt.; and other extended family in New Hampshire and Vermont.
He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Nelson of Moultonborough, N.H.; and by his greatest inspiration, his great-grandmother, Mrs. Mabel Varney of Strafford, Vt.
Marc Beaudry will officiate at memorial services. Honary pallbearers include Robert McAdoo, Marc Beaudry, Kevin Rice, Rahim Kahn, Akihiro Uemura, Richard Huntley, Lyle Mccartney, William Brimmer and Eric Brimmer.
For those who wish, the family would appreciate memorial donations to support cancer research at Billings Clinic Foundation, P.O. Box 3566, Billings, MT 59103, or Norris Cotton Cancer Center, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, One Medical Center Drive, Lebanon, NH 03756.
Garry A. Gibbs - September 14, 2006
Garry A. Gibbs, 55, died Thursday, Sept. 14 in Houma, La., of an apparent heart attack.
He was the father of Heidi McIntosh and Kacey Gibbs, both of Powell.
Memorial services are pending. A full obituary will follow.
Bernadine Clair Marshall Asay - September 18, 2006
Bernadine Clair Asay, 86, died at the North Big Horn Hospital in Lovell, Monday Sept. 18 from cancer.
She was born in Hemingford, Neb., Feb 6, 1920, to Milo D. and Edith F. (Slaymaker) Marshall. She attended school in Alliance, Neb. until 1938, when the family moved to Powell. She attended her junior year in Powell, and the family then moved to Lovell, where she graduated from high school the following year, 1940.
She met Verner L. Asay,and they started dating. It wasn't too much longer until they decided to get married. They were married in Lovell on July 6, 1940. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Salt Lake City LDS Temple.
To this union three children were born. Leroy Marshall Asay, was born July 18, 1941, and it was a sad time for the family when Leroy lost his life in a car accident at the young age of 25. Virginia Asay was born March 18, 1943, and Barbara Asay August 15, 1953.
The family moved to Salt Lake City, Utah in 1955, where Bernadine worked at the University of Utah Hospital for 20 years. She was a dedicated L.P.N. on the terminal floor, and had much compassion for the patients she cared for. She retired from her hospital work in 1985, and she and her husband did some traveling to visit friends and relatives.
Bernadine was a good seamstress and also enjoyed doing many crafts, including ceramics and fabric paintings.
She taught Primary in Lovell and in Salt Lake for over 25 years. She also taught the Mia Maids in Mutual for two years. At this time she and her Verner were called to the stake board for six years as Era (Ensign) directors. Her last calling was that of Relief Society secretary in the Harvard Ward in Salt Lake City, where she worked diligently and was still filling this calling when she decided to sell her home and move back to her hometown of Lovell. Besides her church calling she enjoyed doing genealogy and temple work.
She will be greatly missed by her daughters, Virginia Asay of Taylorsville, Utah, and Barbara (Bill) Kryger, and one grandson Cody Leroy Kryger, all of Lovell; a sister, Flossie Wollam of Powell; and many cousins and friends, along with Grandma Bernie's special family, Roseanne and Butch Tullius, their children and grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Milo and Edith Marshall; her husband of over 50 years, Verner; her son, Leroy M. Asay; and two of her younger sisters, Cledyth Monk and Priscilla Franke.
Services were held Thursday, Sept. 21at the Lovell LDS West Ward Chapel.
Cathy Marie Norman - Sept. 19, 2006
Cathy Marie Norman, 45, of Hungry Horse, Mont., was called home to her Heavenly Father Sept. 19, 2006.
Cathy was born Sept. 9th, 1961 at the War Memorial Hospital in Powell to Ted Norman and Pauline (Townsley) Siebel.
She graduated in 1979 from Columbia Falls High School in Columbia Falls, Mont. After graduation she moved to Powell, married and had three children. She later divorced and moved back to Columbia Falls. In 2004 she married her soul mate, Jeff Padgett.
Cathy enjoyed swimming, fishing and camping with her family.
She is survived by her children, Seon and Shannon Kinyon both of Columbia Falls, MT., and Landon Bodle of Seattle; five brothers, Vincent Norman of Spokane, Wash., Leon Norman of Powell, and Don, Kevin and Robert Norman, all of Columbia Falls; and her stepfather, Bob Siebel of Columbia Falls.
She was proceeded in death by her husband, Jeff Padgett; both parents, Ted Norman and Pauline Siebel; and her brother, Dean Norman.
Cathy will be sorely missed, but we know that we will meet again!
Memorials can be made out to Columbia Falls Mortuary and sent to
Don & Lynette Norman, 190 Rocky Lane, Columbia Falls, MT, 59912.
Mackie W. Cornelison - September 20, 2006
Mackie W. Cornelison, 66, of Captain Cook, Hawaii, died Sept. 20, 2006 in Kona Community Hospital.
He was born Feb. 2, 1940 in Chino, Calif. He worked as an airline mechanic and pilot for Western/Delta Airline in Honolulu, Hawaii.
He is survived by his wife, Judith (DeVoss) Cornelison of Captain Cook; his mother, Naomi Cornelison of Garden Grove, Calif.; a brother, Michael (Mary) Cornelison of Garden Grove; A daughter, Dana Kepani of Tucson, Ariz.; two sons, Todd and Kent Cornelison of Honolulu; granddaughters Kanoe and Mihina Kepani of Tucson; mother-in-law Emma Miller (DeVoss); and a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Paul (Kelly) and Donna DeVoss, all of Powell.
Memorial services will take place Saturday, Oct. 7 at 2 p.m. at Oahu Evangelical Commununity Church in Oahu, Hawaii.
S. Mary Onstine - September 24, 2006
Funeral services will be conducted today (Thursday, Sept. 28) at First United Methodist Church in Powell for Susanna Mary Onstine, 80, who died Sunday, Sept. 24 at West Park Hospital in Cody.
She was born Oct. 23, 1925, daughter of Ben and Mary Simpers. She grew up in the Wapiti Valley and graduated from Cody High School. She attended the University of Wyoming.
Mary worked for the Shoshone Bank of Cody and married Tracy McCormick in November of 1949. They operated the Dutch Mill in Powell.
To this union, Robert T. was born. Tracy died in 1956. Mary was a bookkeeper for Sam Jones and First National Bank of Powell.
She married Louis P. Onstine in November of 1961. Mary Louise was born to this marriage.
Mary kept books for Onstine Bros. Farms and maintained a huge yard and garden. She always helped others and spent much time with the American Legion Auxiliary and First United Methodist Women. She was also a 50-year member of the Order of Eastern Star.
Survivors are son Robert T. McCormick (Cindy), grandsons Robert and Janet McCormick and kids Cassie and Nathan McCormick, Benjamin and Amanda McCormick and kids Ginger and Ben Jr. of Cheyenne; and daughter Mary Louise Wood (Dale) and kids Beth and William of Laramie; sisters Norma Zimmerman and Thelma Voorhees; sisters-in-law, Ruth and Betty Simpers and Evelyn and Norma Onstine; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, a sister and a gandson, James Wood.
Thompson Funeral Home in Powell is in charge of arrangements.
Eugenio Sanchez - September 26, 2006
Eugenio Sanchez died Sept. 26, 2006, surrounded by his family at West Park Hospital.
He was born Oct. 17, 1933, to Camilo Sanchez and Inez Guzman in Brownsville, Texas. At the tender age of 6 he was called upon to help support his family, thus beginning his life long passion of learning.
He met Petra Lopez in 1962 and together they raised 10 children. They became migrant farm workers, traveling to Pennsylvania to harvest apples and grapes, Ohio for cucumbers and tomatoes, Oklahoma for cotton and Wyoming for sugar beets.
They eventually settled in Wyoming in 1967 where he worked for various farmers and the family continued to work the beet fields.
He retired in 1992 from Ogawa farms and they settled in Ralston. Gardening was his passion during retirement as was spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
He was a man of few words, gone but not forgotten.
He is survived by his wife Petra, children Paul Gonzalez of Mountain View, Joe Gonzalez of Florida, Velicia (Doug) McCullough of Powell, Victor Lopez of Cody, Alfonzo (Chandel) Lopez of Billings, Ayda (Tom) Hamann of Cody, Leonard (Sue) Sanchez of Cody, Eddie (Dawn) Sanchez of Evanston, Amalia (Bill) Gould of Powell and Dora Sanchez of Cody, 23 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, sisters Maria Vasquez, Josephina Garcia, Guadalupe Sanchez of Texas and brother Manual Sanchez of Michigan.
Memorial services were last week.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. today (Tuesday) for long-time Powell resident Merced (Jim) Grijalva, 95, who died early Friday, Sept. 29 at Powell Valley Healthcare.
Father Pete Johnson will officiate at services at St. Barbara’s Catholic Church, with burial in Crown Hill Cemetery under the direction of Thompson Funeral Home.
He was born Sept. 23, 1911, in Arrey, N.M. He moved to Powell at a young age and made it his home for 82 years. He Jim started out working on farms, then got a job at the Ford garage, where he worked for 35 years as a service technician and later as a groundskeeper
Jim is well known around the community for his garden and his generosity. He loved to grow vegetables and chilies to give to friends. He claimed to have the biggest tomatoes and hottest chilies in Powell.
He is survived by his wife of 74 years, Mary Grijalva of Powell; his daughter, Christine Forsman of Butte, Mont.; his grandsons, Vince Forsman and wife Vicky of White Sulphur Springs, Mont., and Al Forsman and wife Robin of Butte; his granddaughter, Judy Glueckert and husband Tim of Dillon, Mont.; his brother, Joe Grijalva of Nyssa, Ore.; his sisters, Ursula Gonzalas of Phoenix, Ariz., and Anita Grijalva of Silver City, N.M.; and also by 12 great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren. Jim is preceded in death by his parents, four brothers, three sisters, and his beloved son-in-law, Frank Forsman.
Pallbearers will be Jessie Aguirre, Philip Bustos, Raymond Rodriguez, Vinson Forsman, Vince Forsman, Al Forsman, and Eric Forsman.
The family will miss the entertaining stories, the wild rides in the truck, and Jim’s beautiful smile.