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January 2004 OBITUARIES
Frank Borbeaux, 89,of Sheridan, WY, died Thursday, January 8, 2004 in Sheridan Manor. Mr. Bordeaux was born November 18, 1914 in Sheridan, WY to John L. and Ann (Mosher) Bordeaux. He grew up and attended schools in the Sheridan area, graduating from Ranchester High School. After graduation, Mr. Bordeaux joined the C.C.C.’s and helped build the Dayton-Kane Road over the Big Horn Mts. Mr. Bordeaux married Esther Peterson September 16, 1939, in Billings, MT. During W.W. II, he lived and worked in Seattle, WA as a sheet metal worker. He moved back to Sheridan, and was a partner in the Sheridan Sign Shop with Bernard Thomas and Walt Smith. He then went to work for Prill Brothers as a sheet metal worker, retiring after many years with Prill’s. Mr. Bordeaux was a life member of Sheridan Elk’s Lodge #520, Big Horn Mt. Lodge #43, A.F.&A.M., the Sheridan Scottish Rite Bodies, Kalif Shrine, the Oriental Band, and was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing. Mr. Bordeaux was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, 2 sisters, and 2 brothers. He is survived by 3 brothers, Jim, of Sheridan, WY, William, of Las Vegas, NV, and Walter, of Long Beach, CA; and 3 sisters, Margaret Pearson, of Seattle, WA, Barbara Day, of Green Valley, AR, and Ruth Scherry, of Sheridan, WY. At Mr. Bordeaux’s request, cremation has taken place, and a private family committal service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Memorials in memory of Mr. Bordeaux may be made to Holy Name School, 9 S. Connor St., Sheridan, WY 82801
Nadine B. Crook, 74, of Sheridan,
passed away on Wednesday, January 21, 2004, at Memorial Hospital of Sheridan
County. LeRoy Clayton Fry, 66, of Sheridan,
passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2004, at Memorial Hospital of Sheridan
County. Anna Patricia Hoaglan, 84, of Sheridan,
passed away on Sunday, January 4, 2004, at Westview Health Care Center.
Dorothy King, 76, of Sheridan, WY, died Saturday, January 3, 2004 in Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County. Mrs. King was born May 19, 1927 in Portland, OR to Lester W. and Ruth (McWilliams) Johnson. She grew up in the Lewistown area, attending a one-room school in Heath, then attended the Junior High in Lewistown, MT. She married Elbert Lee King May 18, 1946 in Billings, MT, and became a homemaker for the rest of her life. She was a member of the Eagle’s Auxiliary, enjoyed horses, wildlife, painting, visiting historical sites, and spending time with her family. Mrs. King was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one son, and one daughter. She is survived by one son; Alvin King, of Colorado Springs, CO; three daughters; Sylvia Jean King, of Lewistown, MT, Valerie G. Davis, of Helena, MT, and Patricia Lee King, of Sheridan, WY; one brother, Donald Johnson, of Clinton, Michigan; 7 grandchildren, and 1 great grandchild. At Mrs. King’s request, cremation has taken place, and memorial services will be 2:00 P.M. Friday, January 9, 2004 at Viele Mortuary, 301 S. 8th St, Worland, WY. Committal of cremains will be in the Worland Cemetery. Local arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home Fred H. “Fritz” Klier age 77 of Ranchester, WY Died Saturday, January 31, 2004, in Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County Born October 30, 1926, in Wheatland, WY Parents – Fred “Dutch” & Avis (Wilson) Klier He grew up in Wheatland and Uva graduating from Wheatland High School in 1944. He served in the U.S. Army during WWII. After the service, he worked with his father in the electrical business before going to work for the Wyo. Highway Department. Fred married Mary Foley in Wheatland on June 12, 1965. He played guitar and sang in his band “The Rawhiders” for many years. He retired from the Highway Dept. in 1977 as a Highway Engineer. After retirement, Fred operated his own landscaping and excavating company in Cheyenne, WY, until moving to Ranchester. He worked on cars as a hobby and drove school bus in Ranchester. He retired from bus driving in 1993. He loved the children on all his bus routes. Fred was a member of the Dayton/Ranchester VFW, the Republican Party and a life member of the NRA. He enjoyed classic cars, music, local politics, hunting and shooting. SURVIVING RELATIVES WIFE - Mary Klier, Ranchester, WY SONS – George Klier, Wheatland, WY Viewing will be 10:00am until 2:00pm on Thursday (Feb.
5th) from Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Memorial service will be 2:00pm
on Thursday from Ranchester Community Church with Pastor Nels Nelson III
officiating. Memorials may benefit the L.I.F.T. (cancer support group)
in care of Lanny Douglas, Memorial Hospital of S.C., 1401 W. 5th St.,
Sheridan, WY 82801
Mr. McGoodwin was born January 13, 1942 in Okemah, OK to L. M. and Mary Joyce (Baker) McGoodwin. He grew up and attended schools in Fayetteville, AR, and graduated from Fayetteville High School in 1960. After high school, Mr. McGoodwin joined the Navy during the Cuban Missile Crisis, and was discharged in 1962. He moved to Powell, WY and attended Northwest College where he received an Associate Degree in Wildlife Management in January of 1965. While in college in Powell, Mr. McGoodwin met Linnet Miller, and they were married in Cody, WY November 27, 1963. The McGoodwin’s moved to Thermopolis, WY where they lived for 5 years while Mr. McGoodwin was employed at the Wyoming Boy’s School as Recreation Director. The McGoodwin’s moved to Sheridan where Mr. McGoodwin went to work for the Burlington Northern railroad, retiring in 1990 as an engineer. Mr. McGoodwin was a member of the Sheridan Sportsman’s Club. He was an avid woodworker, fly-fisherman, and traveler. Mr. McGoodwin was an avid Civil War student. He loved spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren. He loved all animals, especially dogs. He was an advocate for those less fortunate than himself. Mr. McGoodwin is survived by his wife, Linnet, of Sheridan; his daughter, Brenda and her husband, Joe Johns, and their two children, Rachael and Sam of Coeur d Alene, ID; his sister, Joycene Stallcup, of Denver, CO, and her three sons, Mack, Michael, and James. At Mr. McGoodwin’s request, cremation has taken place, and a Celebration of Life will be held at 10:00A.M. Monday, January 12, 2004 at the First Presbyterian Church with Pastor Doug Melius officiating. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Memorials in memory of Mr. McGoodwin may be made to the Sheridan Animal Shelter, in care of Karen Green, 1st Interstate Bank, P. O. Box 2007, Sheridan, WY 82801 Robert L. Pettit, 70, of Banner, WY, died Tuesday, January 27, 2004 in Westview Health Care Center. Mr. Pettit enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is survived by three sons; Emmett and Lindsay, of Sheridan, WY, and Charles, of Rochester, NY; one daughter; Susan Gleason, of West Palm Beach, FL; and 4 grandchildren. At Mr. Pettit’s request, cremation has taken place. Friends who wish, may call at Champion Ferries Funeral Home between 11:00AM and 1:00PM, Saturday, January, 31, 2004 to reflect upon the life of Mr. Pettit. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Pearl M. Skinner, 78, of Sheridan, WY, died Thursday, January 22, 2004 in Sheridan Manor. Mrs. Skinner was born March 10, 1925 in Butte, MT, to Charles and Amanda (Grey) Rowell. She grew up and attended schools in Butte, graduating from Butte High School. After high school, Mrs. Skinner moved to Oakland, CA where she worked for a Liquor importer as a bookkeeper. While in Oakland, she met Warren Skinner, and they were married in Oakland on December 24, 1948. The Skinner’s moved to San Rafael, CA in 1952. In 1955,
the Skinner’s Mrs. Skinner was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Sheridan, the VFW auxiliary, enjoyed playing golf, working with ceramics, was an avid collector of plates, cups, bells, and Avon bottles. She was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters, and 1 daughter. She is survived by her husband, Warren, of Sheridan; one
son, Charles At Mrs. Skinner’s request, cremation has taken place,
and memorial services Memorials in memory of Mrs. Skinner may be made to the
Easter Seals of Elizabeth J. Stone, 62, of Sheridan, WY, died Wednesday, January 14, 2004 at her residence. Mrs. Stone is survived by her husband, Jim, of Sheridan; one daughter, Cheryl Marlowe, of Sheridan; and one grandchild. At Mrs. Stone’s request, cremation has taken place, and no services are planned. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.
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