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May 2004 OBITUARIES

Charles K. "Chuck" Boyer, 59, of Sheridan, passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2004, at Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County due to complications of cancer.

Charles was born on April 23, 1945, in Laramie, WY, to Charles and Frances (Grooman) Boyer. He graduated from Laramie High School in 1964 and served in the Wyoming National Guard. He was a fireman for the City of Laramie for six years. IN 1978 Chuck established his business, Boyer Plumbing and Heating in Sheridan. On May 31, 1980 Chuck and Gail King were united in marriage. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, local and Wyoming history and the Lewis and Clark expeditions. He was an active member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church and sang in the church choir, and kept the boiler going.

Chuck was preceded in death by an infant son, infant grandson and his father. Survivors include his mother, Frances of Sacramento, CA; his wife, Gail and children Amber Lee Logan of Dayton, Charles Dean and Molly Elisabeth of Sheridan; four granddaughters; mother, Frances Boyer of Sacramento, CA; sister, Camille Ulrich of Carmichael, CA and brother, James Boyer of San Francisco, CA.

Memorial services will be held at 10:30 am on Wednesday, May 12, 2004 at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church with Reverend David Duprey officiating. Kane Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

A memorial fund has been established in care of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 1 S. Tschirgi, Sheridan, WY 82801

LaVoris Earleen “Roberts” Bruce, 79, of Sheridan, WY, died Saturday, May 1, 2004 in Sheridan Manor.

Mrs. Bruce was born June 3, 1924 in Halsey, NB, to Robert Earl and LaVona Doris (Beard) Wyrick. She attended one-room schools in Ucross, WY, Lodge Grass, MT, and Ulm, WY before attending Sheridan High School.

Mrs. Bruce married Elmer Roy Roberts in Sheridan in 1941, and spent the next years of her life raising her 8 children. After all of her children were in school, Mrs. Bruce started working outside of the home for private individuals until the 1960’s when she went to work as a nurse’s aid at Eventide of Sheridan. After several years, she went to work in the Psychiatric Unit at the Sheridan V. A. Medical Center where she worked for 17 years before taking a medical retirement. Mrs. Bruce married Burnell Bruce in Sheridan in the early 1980’s, and the couple moved to Old Town, FL. After Mr. Bruce’s death in 1994, Mrs. Bruce returned to Sheridan in 1995 where she resided until her death.

Mrs. Bruce was devoted to the Lord, and raised her family to be also. She was a member of the Soul’s Harbor Pentecostal Church of God, Sheridan, enjoyed knitting, crocheting, gardening, cooking for her family and neighbors, traveling with her husband, Burnie, reading, taking leisurely walks, listening to classical music, and spending quiet times to herself. Mrs. Bruce also loved to swim, and taught all of her children to swim.

Mrs. Bruce was preceded in death by her parents, her three husbands, two sons, Fred D., and Dan G. Roberts, and two sisters.

She is survived by two sons, David Roy and Michael Earl Roberts, both of Sheridan; four daughters, Barbra Ellis, of Sheridan, Doris Baker, of Mt. Pleasant, TN, Pastor Judy Roberts, of Big Horn, and Iva Graham, of Loveland, CO; two brothers, James Wyrick, of Dufer, OR, and Robert Wyrick, of Lodi, CA; one sister, Rebecca Brown, of Sparks, NV; several step children, 27 grandchildren; numerous step grandchildren; 46 great grandchildren; and 1 great, great grandchild.

Services for Mrs. Bruce will be 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, May 11, 2004 at Champion Ferries Funeral Home with Pastor Judy Roberts officiating. Burial will be in Mount Hope Cemetery, Big Horn, WY. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.

Memorials in memory of Mrs. Bruce may be made to the Soul’s Harbor Pentecostal Church of God, P. O. Box 568, Big Horn, WY 82833

Margaret L. “Marti” Camacho, 50, of Sheridan, WY, died Monday, May 30, 2004 at her residence.

Ms. Camacho was born February 1, 1954 in Sheridan, WY to Harold Ira and Mary Josephine (Wall) Adist. The family moved to California when she was a small child, where she grew up and attended schools.

Ms. Camacho was a waitress in California, Nevada, and Sheridan. She was a member of 1st Christian Church in Sheridan. Ms. Camacho enjoyed working with RENEW, ceramics, flowers, butterflies, and collected anything that had to do with butterflies.

Ms. Camacho was preceded in death by her parents, and one sister.

She is survived by 1 son, Alex VanDenkolk, II, of Flagstaff, AZ; 2 daughters, Kim Dorough, of Torrance, CA, and Rose Cortez, of Sheridan, WY; 3 brothers, Dan Adsit, of Sheridan, WY, Tom Adsit, of Milwaukee, OR, and Mike Adsit, of Spokane, WA; 1 sister, Martha Jenkens; and 5 grandchildren.

At Ms. Camacho’s request, cremation has taken place, and a memorial service will be held at 7:00 P.M. Wednesday, June 9, 2004 at First Christian Church, Sheridan, with the Rev. Doug Goodwin officiating. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.

Memorials in memory of Ms. Camacho may be made to RENEW of Sheridan, or to the American Cancer Society, in care of Karen Green, First Interstate Bank, P. O. Box 2007, Sheridan, WY 82801

Mary Carbone, 90, of Sheridan, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2004, at Sheridan Manor.

Mary was born on January 19, 1914 in Carneyville, WY to Frank and Rose (Montegna) Carbone. She attended Holy Name School and graduated from Sheridan High School in 1934. In 1930 she won the Wyoming state violin competition. Mary then went on to attend and graduate in 1935 from Conservative of Music/Violin and Voice in S Cecilia Roma. Mary toured with the Metropolitan Opera in the New York area. She had lived in numerous places before retiring to Sheridan including, Italy, New York City, and Santa Barbara and Los Angeles, CA.

Miss. Carbone was preceded in death by her parents; her brother Roxy Carbone; and her infant sister. She is survived by her numerous cousins.


Funeral services will be held at Kane Funeral Home at 11:00 m on Thursday, June 3, 2004 with The Reverend Thomas Ogg officiating. Kane Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Memorials in Mary’s name can be made to the Sheridan High School Music Department in care of Karen Green, First Interstate Bank, P.O. Box 2007, Sheridan, WY 82801.

Eleanor Kay George Chadwick passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 18 after a valiant and long struggle with diabetes and cancer. She was 65. Her tenaciousness, endurance, and strong will to survive have been painful to watch yet a privilege to aid and witness. Her strength gives testimony to the gift that life is and her strong belief in God. To her brother and sister, Deanna and Ted George, who have cared for her daily for several years, to Swanee, Dr. Hugh Batty and the staff at Westview Health Care Center, the family’s thank you is a pale expression of the gratitude felt by all.

Ellie was born in Sheridan, Wyoming on February 24, 1939 to Bessie and Dan George. The eldest of four children, she was raised in Sheridan and graduated from Sheridan High School in 1957. She attended Cotty College in Nevada, Missouri and graduated from the University of Oregon Dental School in 1962 and became a dental hygienist. It was in Oregon she met and married Morris J. Freestone and had two children,
Jay Daniel -- who died at birth in 1960 -- and Erik Daniel born in 1964. Ellie worked in the dental hygiene field for many years in Oregon and Colorado and when Sheridan College initiated their Dental Hygiene program in 1971; Ellie joined on as a lead instructor. In 1972, she married Buddy Dean Wood of Colorado. When, severe tendonitis in her hand ended her hygiene career, she and her sister, Deanna became business partners and were owner-operators of Bessie’s in 1977, a store founded by their mother in 1964. They moved in 1985 and became owners of Dan’s Western Wear, the store established by their father in 1919.

Ellie loved people and was involved in many organizations and causes that brought people together. She began a life-long involvement with Jobs Daughter’s Bethal No. 5 while in high school. In her adult life, she began a life-long commitment to Easter Star and Daughters of the Nile. She held many noteworthy positions within these organizations to include, Past Matron of the Order of Easter Star chapter No. 51 and many positions within Daughters of the Nile Sahida Temple No. 86. She was also active in Newcomers Club, Sheridan Fine Arts Club where she was president in 1982, Social Order of Beauceant, Akcita Win, The American Dental Association, Drums Along the Big Horns, and Womens Aglow to name a few. She volunteered to help with many theatrical productions with Sheridan High School and the Civic Theatre Guild. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church. Ellie had a wonderful sense of humor and was always willing to partake in practical jokes, see a good movie or just socialize. She had a passion for skiing. One constant, radiating from Eleanor’s true spiritual essence, was the genuine compassion she had for others. No matter how much physical or emotional pain she was enduring, she quickly turned any conversation away from herself to the genuine concern for other’s well-being; always ending with “Everything will be okay - believe me”. She will be greatly missed.

Eleanor is preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Chadwick and her parents Bessie and Dan George.

Eleanor has one surviving son, Erik Freestone and his wife Melissa, three grandchildren, Kelly (age 8), Jennifer (age 2) and William (age 4 months). She is also survived by six step-children and fifteen step-grandchildren; two sisters Deanna and her husband, Terrance Poland, Elaine Nalee and her husband Jean-Claude Bosio, and brother Ted George.

Edgar W. Dannels, 78, of Sheridan, passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2004, at Westview Health Care Center.


Mr. Dannels was born on August 14, 1925, in Altoona, Kansas, to Leonard and Stella (Noakes) Dannels. Following his school years, he worked for "do less and see more" for most of his adult life. He enjoyed music, a good laugh, and the company of his sisters.


Mr. Dannels was preceded in death by his parents, and his three brothers Chester, Jesse, and Arnold Dannels. Survivors include his four sisters, Lenna Goehring and her husband Fred, Ella Ann Lee and her husband Carl, and Betty Lee, all of Sheridan, and Hazel Addington and her husband Doral of Decatur, Arkansas; and many nieces and nephews.


Graveside funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, May 5, 2004, in the Sheridan Municipal Cemetery. Kane Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Madge C. Deems, 93, of Sheridan, WY, died Wednesday, May 19, 2004 in Sheridan Manor.

Mrs. Deems was born in Lead, SD on November 25, 1910 to Andrew and Mary (Wilkie) Curry. She grew up and attended schools in Lead, graduating from Lead High School. Mrs. Deems married Nicholas Bornhofen in Lead, and the couple moved to Sheridan in 1940. Mr. Bornhofen died in 1958. Madge married Russell Deems May 15, 1962 in Lead. Russell died in 1987.

While living in Sheridan, Mrs. Deems worked at the Sweetbriar Shop and later was a housekeeper at Sheridan College in the college dorms until her retirement.

She enjoyed sewing, knitting, craftwork, crossword puzzles, and she loved animals and wild birds.

Mrs. Deems was a member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, the Social Order of Beauceant, the Daughters of the Nile, and a 60-year member of the Eastern Star.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her 2 husbands; and 1 brother.

Mrs. Deems is survived by 1 step-son, Allen Deems, of Denver, CO; 1 step daughter, Jaynie Spell, of Sheridan; several step grandchildren and several step great grandchildren; 1 sister-in-law, Edith Curry, of Rapid City, SD; 1 niece, and 2 nephews.

Funeral services for Mrs. Deems will be 1:00PM Saturday, May 22, 2004 at St Peter’s Episcopal Church with Father David Duprey and the Rev. Ray Clark officiating. Burial will be in the Masonic #8 Section of the Sheridan Municipal Cemetery. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.

Memorials in memory of Mrs. Deems may be made to the Senior Center Minibus program, or Lifelink, in care of Kay Roush, 1st Federal Savings Bank, 46 W. Brundage, Sheridan, WY 82801

Robert J. Dunne, age 47 of Sheridan, WY, died Tuesday, May 25, 2004, at his Sheridan home.

Robert was born August 2, 1956, in Hawthorne, California, to Calvin & Wyoma (Cole) Dunne.

The family came to Sheridan in 1968 and he graduated from Sheridan High School. Bob worked for Fletcher Construction, Poll Motor, Champion Funeral Home, Wal Mart and Sheridan Manor over the years. He married Patricia Behles on July 29, 1995, in Sheridan. Bob worked part time for the Sheridan and Rocky Mountain Ambulance services. He also volunteered with the Sheridan Area Search and Rescue unit. Bob enjoyed fishing, camping, golf, playing cards, playing with his son (dog) Kasper and being with friends and family. In his early years, he also enjoyed stock car racing. Bob was a member of Holy Name Catholic Church.

Robert is survived by his wife Trish; his parents of Sheridan; brother David of Gillette, WY; sister Cynthia Edwards of Sheridan; grandmother Muriel Wilson of Wausau, Missouri; niece Laura Edwards of Phoenix, AZ; and foster child Whisper Heath.

Vigil service will be 7:00pm on Friday (May 28th) from Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Funeral Liturgy will be 2:00pm on Saturday from Holy Name Catholic Church with Father Thomas Ogg officiating. Interment will be in Sheridan Municipal Cemetery. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.

Memorials may benefit Sheridan Area Search & Rescue, in care of Karen Green, First Interstate Bank, Box 2007, Sheridan, WY 82801

Brian Wesley Flack, 21, of Sheridan, passed away on Wednesday, May 5, 2004, at St. Vincent Medical Center in Billings, Mt.

Brian was born on February 6, 1983, in Sheridan, to Mike and Tina (Tissino) Flack. He attended Sheridan schools and graduated from Sheridan High School in 2001. He enjoyed

hunting and fishing but his passion was motocross. Brian won several awards as a pro rider and was sponsored by High Tech Motors out of Billings, MT. He was a member of the High Plains Motor Cross Association and of Holy Name Catholic Church.


Brian is survived by his parents, Mike Flack and his wife Barbie of Big Horn and Tina Flack and her life long companion Ken Decker of Sheridan; his brother, Christian "Chris" Flack of Sheridan; his grandparents, Hank and Mary Kusel and Orval and Florence Flack both of Sheridan; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins; and his girlfriend, Natasha Krenek of Sheridan.

Cremation has taken place. Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 8, 2004 at Sheridan Junior High School with Pastor Scott Lee officiating. Kane Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

The family has requested that memorials be made in Brian’s name to the Brian Flack Motocross Memorial Fund in care of Karen Green, First Interstate Bank, P.O. Box 2007, Sheridan , WY 82801.

Gordon L. Goodmay of Sheridan died Tuesday, May 25, 2004 in Sheridan Memorial Hospital after a brief illness.

Mr. Goodmay "Gordie" was born October 20, 1926 in Sheridan to Albert "Pot" and Mabel (McCune) Goodmay. He grew up and attended school in Dietz. During the summer months, starting at age 11, Gordon worked as a ranch hand and also for Burlington Northern RR. Gordon graduated from eighth grade at Dietz School. He was fond of saying he graduated "top of his class", then again, he was the only eighth grader at Dietz school. (There were 4 students in the school.).

Gordon joined the Navy at 16 and fought in WW II in the Pacific as a Sea Bee. He served in the Navy from 1944 to 1946. After his honorable discharge in 1946, he married Dorothy Marie Sieczkowski, daughter of Walter Harry and Suzanna "Susie" (Kufa) Sieczkowski, October 5, 1947 at St. Thomas Church in Monarch, Wyo. Together they raised two children; Larry Gene and Gloria Jean.

As a young married man, he worked for Tongue River Trading Post, Sheridan Coal Company, and drove for Salt Creek Freightways. In 1957 he began his career with John Oates, of Bighorn Beverage Company delivering beer and eventually working his way up to sales manager. He worked part time in the 90’s and then retired.

"Gordie" enjoyed people and always brought laughter and smiles when he entered a room. He played softball and coached boxing for the Sheridan Boxing Club during his early married life. He also coached Larry in little league baseball.

He enjoyed fishing, hunting and camping in the Bighorn Mountains. Later in life he spent time pitching horseshoes, working in the garden and making audio tapes for friends and family. He was a member of American Legion, Moose, Big Horn Mtn. and Buffalo Eagles Clubs, as well as the Quarterback Club and a lifetime member of The Elks Club.

Mr. Goodmay was preceded in death by his parents; his brother, James Goodmay; and his sister, Susian Wondra. Gordon is survived by his wife, Dorothy of Sheridan; his son Larry Goodmay and wife Kim of Cheyenne; his daughter, Gloria Mathis and husband Roy of Wheatland;.and six grandchildren; Chad Mathis of Conifer, Colo.; Vicki Keil and husband Mark of Casper; Clint Mathis and wife Christa of Wheatland; Chris Mathis of Wheatland; Correna Goodmay of Cheyenne; Wade Goodmay of Cheyenne; and two great-grand children; Dalas Keil and Destiny Keil.

A Rosary will be held at 7:00 pm on Monday, May 31, 2004 at Kane Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am on Tuesday, June 1, 2004 at Holy Name Catholic Church and internment to follow at the Sheridan Elks Cemetery.

The family has requested that memorials be made in Gordon’s name to Holy Name Catholic Church, at Community First Bank, PO Box 9000, Sheridan, WY 82801.

Kane Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Agnes Gwinn, 88, of Sheridan, passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2004, at her home in Sheridan.

Agnes was born on March 2, 1916 in Kooi, WY, to George and Agnes (Czepczar) Urbatchka.

She graduated from Sheridan High School in 1934. Agnes married Bill Humphrys in 1942, he passed away in 1946. In 1948 she married Loyal Kirkland, he passed away in 1962. In 1964 Agnes married Gerry Gwinn to whom she remained married for 38 years until his passing in 2002. She worked in the office at Sheridan High School during the years her daughters were in school. Subsequently Agnes was a professional seamstress, crafting custom home furnishiAgnes enjoyed golf, gardening, art, sewing, and her dogs.

Mrs. Gwinn was preceded in death by her parents; her husbands; her brother, George Urbatchka; and her two sisters, Anna Urbatchka and Mary Jurosek. She is survived by her two daughters, Maureen Humphrys of Sheridan and Barbara Humphrys and her husband, Tom Wiener, of Washington, DC; and her sister Elizabeth Ries of Scottsdale, AZ.

Cremation has taken place locally. Private family services will be held at a later date. Kane Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Memorials in Agnes’s name can be made to St. Labre School in care of Karen Green, First Interstate Bank, P.O. Box 2007, Sheridan, WY 82801

David L. Houston, 62, of Sheridan, passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2004, at his residence.

David was born on July 22, 1941, in Sheridan to George and Lois Houston. He graduated from Sheridan High School in 1959. Upon graduation, he entered the U.S. Navy, and served his country until 1962. David married Caroline Yellowtail on February 9, 1976, in Sheridan, and the couple raised four children. He worked for many years in the oil fields, and retired in 1982. David enjoyed fishing, camping, watching the local car races, and most of all his grandchildren. He was an active member of Mercy and Grace Ministries and Wyola Baptist Church. David looked forward to attending the Crow Fair each year.

Mr. Houston was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents. Survivors include his wife Caroline of Sheridan; his two daughters Kathy Arnoux and her husband Doug Paulsen and Lana Houston, all of Sheridan; his two sons Troy Houston of Parkman and Stacey Two Bulls of Sheridan; his twelve grandchildren, Michelle Arnoux, Danielle Arnoux, Carson Arnoux, Caroline Arnoux, Dixie Yellowtail, Curtis Yellowtail, Eva Yellowtail, Chelsea Yellowtail, David Houston, Danielle Houston, Darrell Barnes, and Bobbi Meyers; his two sisters Sandra Swanson of Minnesota and Faith Hamilton of Oregon; and his three brothers George Jr. and Bruce Houston, both of California, and Duaine Jennings of Colorado.

Cremation has taken place locally, and memorial services will be held at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, May 19, 2004, at Kane Funeral Home with Reverends Charles Gifford and Charles Wilson co-officiating. Kane Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

The family has requested that, in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to the David Houston Memorial Fund in care of Sheridan State Bank, 29 N. Gould, Sheridan, WY 82801, which has been established to assist the family with final expenses and college expenses for David’s daughter.

Mary Mentock, 99, of Sheridan, passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2004, at Sheridan Manor.

Mary was born on January 1, 1905 in Dietz, WY, a coal mining camp 5 miles north of Sheridan, to George and Sophia (Mendryk) Kuzara. In 1913, she moved with her family to Montana, living in Roundup and Windham until 1918. The family moved back to Dietz, Wyoming in 1918. Mary continued to live at the family home in Dietz.

On October 25, 1925 she was married to Andrew (Splitz) Mentock at the St. Thomas Catholic Church in Monarch, Wyoming. Mary and Andrew resided in Dietz until 1929 when they moved to Monarch where Andrew had employment in the coal mines. They resided in Monarch until the mine closed in 1953. The family then moved to Sheridan where her husband worked in construction until his passing away on February 24, 1964.


After attending school through the sixth grade, Mary helped her mother care for the family home and businesses. After her husband’s death, Mary pursued classes to obtain a GED, which she was very proud of. She also took classes at Sheridan College. Mary kept very active doing housekeeping for a number of people. She also worked at the election polls for many years. Mary enjoyed crocheting, making numerous afghans for her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed cooking and baking for her family and friends. Her other interests included gardening, playing cards, and bingo. Mary was a member of the Holy Name Catholic Church and the past chairman of the Saint Agnes Circle and past president of the Holy Name Altar and Rosary Society.

Mary enjoyed being with her family members. Survivors include her son, Ray and his wife Alice of Cody, WY; her daughter, Eleanor Christopher of Longmont, CO; and her son, Bill of Buffalo, WY; her two sisters, Helen Barello fo Sheridan and Charlotte Adamy of Greybull, WY; her ten grandchildren, twenty-eight great-grandchildren, and nine great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her two sisters, Anna Eccli and Rose Barbula; seven Kuzara brothers, Walter, John, Andrew, Joe, Stanley, Mike, and Henry; and two grandchildren.


A rosary will be held at 7:00 pm on Sunday, May 16, 2004 at Kane Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 am on Monday, May 17, 2004 at Holy Name Catholic Church with The Reverend Ron Stolcis officiating and interment to follow at the Sheridan Municipal Cemetery. Kane Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Memorials in Mary’s name can be made to Meals on Wheels or Holy Name School in care of Karen Green, First Interstate Bank, P.O. Box 2007, Sheridan, WY 82801

Betty Miller passed away after a lengthy illness. She was born on February 19, 1937 to Victor and Gladys Miller in Sheridan, WY. She graduated from the 8th grade at Wakeley School and attended Sheridan High School, graduating in 1955.

She worked at Montgomery Ward as a bookkeeper until she married Jack Sipe Sr on May 5, 1956. Two children were born of this union, Jack Jr and Deena Ree. Jack and Betty later divorced in 1971.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved grandson, Travis; a sister, Dorrie Dodd; and brothers CR "Sam" Miller and Jim Miller. She is survived by her beloved children, son, "HW" "Jack" Sipe Jr. and his wife Eileen; and daughter, Deena Ree Bates and her husband Reuben; 3 step-grandsons, Joe Mueller, Chad Bates, and Matt Bates;

two step-granddaughters, Sarah Bennett and Cody Bates; 4 step-great-granddaughters, Joely and Sage Mueller and Ashley and Alexis Bates; 1 step-great grandson, Tyler Bennett; a step great-grandchild due in October; her sister Irma Salstrom of Sheridan; her three brothers, Victor Miller and Bill Miller both of Sheridan and Bob Miller of Casper, WY; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be on Wednesday, May 12 from 8AM to 4PM at Kane Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 2PM at Trinity Lutheran Church on Thursday, May 13 with Pastors Ronald Nelson and Wilbur Holtz co-officiating. Interment will be in the Miller family plot at the Sheridan Municipal Cemetery. Kane Funeral Home in charge of funeral arrangements.

Memorials in Betty’s name can be made to the Sheridan Animal Shelter.

Elton R. Morris, age 54, died Wednesday, May 30, 2004, near his home on Pompey Creek Rd, south of Sheridan, WY.

He was born November 19, 1949, in Sheridan to Ebben & Emily (Treichel) Morris.

Elton grew up and graduated from high school in Sheridan. He attended the University of Wyoming and served in the U.S. Navy. Elton was a life long resident of Sheridan County. He enjoyed working on his land, spending time in the mountains, fishing, hunting and being with his daughters and friends.

Elton was preceded in death by his father and one brother Gary.

Elton is survived by his three daughters Giom of Bennington, Vermont, Hope Wilson of Cheyenne, WY, and Katherine Morris of Sheridan; mother Emily Morris of Wichita, KS; brother Breezy Morris of Story, WY; sisters Justine Hart of Sheridan, Willa Gale of Wichita, KS, Lorelei Morris of Sheridan; one grandson and numerous nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles.

Graveside service will be 10:00am on Saturday (June 5th) in Sheridan Municipal Cemetery. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.

Memorials may benefit the Elton Morris Daughter’s Educational Fund, in care of Citco Credit Union, 29 N. Connor St., Sheridan, WY 82801

Terry M. Mulholland, 61, of Sheridan, WY, died Wednesday, May 12, 2004 at his residence.

Mr. Mulholland was born April 6, 1943 in Houlton, Maine to Maynard and Alice (McNally) Mulholland.

He grew up and attended schools in North Adams, MA, graduating from St. Joseph’s High School in 1961. Terry then attended Berkshire Community College in Pittsfield, MA before joining the Navy in 1963, serving on the U.S.S. Enterprise during the Viet Nam era.

Mr. Mulholland returned to MA where he worked as a machine operator for Ingersol-Rand Corp. in S. Deerfield, MA from 1973 to 1984. From 1984 to 1991, he was a sales associate for Delpadre, Inc. in Greenfield, MA. In 1991, Mr. Mulholland was a sales associate for Manny’s TV and Appliance in Westfield, MA before moving to Sheridan in 1992. He went to work as a sales associate for Sheridan Outlet until 1998 when he went to work for the Sears store in Sheridan. In 1999, Mr. Mulholland was a sales associate for Sheridan Furniture and Appliance until 2000 when he worked for Value Village, returning as a sales associate for Sears in 2001 until 2003 when he retired due to his health.

Mr. Mulholland was president and Chairman of the Board for MFC Federal Credit Union in Turners Falls, MA for eight years, and a 29-year member of the Elk’s Lodge #2521 in Montague, MA. Terry also enjoyed movies and sports, traveling, and Camping.

Mr. Mulholland is survived by his parents, Maynard and Alice Mulholland, of North Adams, MA; and one brother, Barry Mulholland, of North Adams.

At Mr. Mulholland’s request, cremation has taken place, and no services are planned. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.

Memorials in memory of Mr. Mulholland may be made to the Elk’s Youth Foundation, 45 Brundage St., Sheridan, WY 82801

Paul Anthony Nicholson, 74, of Parkman, Wyoming, died May 19, 2004, at the Scottsdale Healthcare Hospital, in Scottsdale, Arizona, after a courageous battle with pneumonia and "Valley Fever".

Paul was born on January 21, 1930, and lived in Tulsa, Oklahoma, until he was 42 years old. In 1972, he moved his family to a ranch east of Trinidad, Colorado and stayed there until 1977, when he moved to the ranch in Parkman, Wyoming.

Paul was a devoted rancher, a passionate and accomplished horseman, a successful real estate developer and a sophisticated stock market enthusiast. He had a passion for raising good horses and Angus cattle. He was a true steward of the land, a generous provider for his family and had unending heartfelt compassion for many people in all walks of life.

He spent over 40 years perfecting a solid line of Angus cattle, which were functionally and climatically adapted to the various range conditions, where he lived.

He had an avid interest in selecting, breeding, raising and training his ideal type of Quarter Horse, polo pony and Thoroughbred.

He was an avid supporter of the Big Horn, Scottsdale, Krazy Horse and Eldorado Polo Clubs. His love for polo began in Tulsa, Oklahoma, where he played at the Southern Hills Polo Club and later was a founding member of the Chukker Club. After a brief sabbatical, he rekindled his interest in polo, at Big Horn Polo Club, after he purchased the ranch in Parkman.

After a winter in Wyoming, his thoughts traveled to warmer climates during that time of the year. He began his wintertime polo escapes to Eldorado Polo Club in Indio, California, then later moved to the Scottsdale area where he enjoyed polo and Thoroughbred Racing.

While in the Indio area, he met his second wife of 24 years, Marilyn Clayton Nicholson. They were true soul mates and together they shared the love of horses through all aspects of the equine industry.

Paul is survived by his devoted wife, Marilyn, his three children from his first marriage to Lynn Ellen Jillson, of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Paul Gregory Nicholson, Julia Nicholson Boyle, Michael Anthony Nicholson and five grandchildren, three step children, Tony Arnds, Dana Arnds and Stephanie Schindler, and 7 step grandchildren.

The family suggests that memorials be sent to: the Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch, P.O. Box 80807, Billings, MT 59108,(800)-879-0850, the Salvation Army, 150 S. Tschirgi, Sheridan, WY 82801,(307)672-2444 or the Polo Training Foundation, 70 Clinton St., Tully , NY 13159, (315)696-5070.

Funeral service will be 1:30pm on Thursday (May 27th) at C Spear Ranch, Pass Creek Road, Parkman, Wyoming with Father Rudy Rosales officiating. Interment will be at the ranch. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.

Gregory A. Olson, born May 17, 1959. in Miles City, MT, passed away May 17, 2004 in Sheridan, WY, following a short illness.

Greg grew up and attended schools in Miles City, MT. After high school, he joined the U.S. Navy, and served until receiving his Honorable Discharge.

Greg’s children were most important to him. His great generosity will be a lasting memory for all those who knew and loved him. Much of his time was spent helping and giving unselfishly to others. He always considered his nieces and nephews as being special and gave them a lot of special attention.

He enjoyed the outdoors, especially water sports, camping, and landscaping. Recently he had developed a passion for golfing, which he shared with his brothers-in-law, Joe and Jonathon.

Prior to his death, he had established his own Landscaping Business, always willing to do work for others.

Greg is survived by his wife Kathy Larsen and son Shawn Olson of the family home and daughters Stacey of Omaha, NE and April of Dallas, TX. He is also survived by his Aunt Pernie Vessey of Tucson, AZ and Uncle Tom Helsey of Miles City, MT, numerous cousins, nieces and nephews, and many friends.

Greg’s parents, Art and Helen Olson precede him in death.

A memorial service will be held Tuesday, May 25, 2004 at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Miles City at 1:00pm, Fr. Gil officiating.

Kane Funeral Home is handling the local arrangements.

James L. Patterson, 27, of Sheridan, passed away on Saturday, May 1, 2004, in Lusk, Wyoming.


Mr. Patterson was born on July 1, 1976, in Devils Lake, North Dakota, and was raised by his grandparents, Gilbert and Marie Peltier. Following his school years, he married Patricia Becklund on May 27, 1993, in Casper, WY. For several years, James worked as a foreman. He enjoyed Nascar Racing, with Jeff Gordon and Jimmy Johnson being two of his favorite drivers. He also enjoyed doing mechanical work with his best friends. His children and wife were his life, and he loved spending time with them.


Mr. Patterson was preceded in death by his father Gilbert Peltier, his uncle Larry Murphy, and his Grandpa Murphy. Survivors include his wife Patricia of Sheridan; his two children Nichole and Dylan Patterson of Sheridan; his grandmother Marie Peltier; his mother, Agnes Patterson and stepfather, Juan Avila; his two sisters, Linda Patterson of Chelan, Washington, and CeeCee Silva of Wenatchee, Washington; his God Parents, Donnie and Carol Black; his Great uncle Paul and aunt Ruthann Baker and numerous aunts and uncles including, Mike, Pat, Debbie, Blanche, Linda, and Belinda. We will miss you Big Daddy!


A viewing will be from 9:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 5, 2004, at Kane Funeral Home, with funeral services following at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, May 5, 2004, at Kane Funeral Home with The Reverend Ron Stolcis officiating. A wake will be held at 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 7, 2004 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church. Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 8, 2004 at St. Michael’s Catholic Church with interment to follow in the St. Michael’s Cemetery in St. Michael’s, North Dakota. Kane Funeral Home is handling the local arrangements, and Gilbertson Funeral Home, Hwy 2 + 19, P.O. Box 632, Devils Lake, N.D., will handle services in North Dakota.


In lieu of flowers, contributions would be greatly appreciated to assist the family with expenses at this time in care of Sheridan State Bank, 29 North Gould, Sheridan, WY 82801.

Margaret "Maggie" Peterson, 74, of Story, passed away on Monday, May 10, 2004, at Sheridan Manor after a gallant battle against cancer.

Maggie was born in Chicago and raised in Rice Lake and Chippewa Falls, WI. She graduated from St. Luke’s School of Nursing in Duluth, MN and started her career as a Registered Nurse in Duluth. She gained considerable skills and experience in Houston, New York, Denver, and Billings. She joined the staff at Memorial Hospital of Sheridan County in 1971 and was instrumental in establishing the Intensive Care Unit, which she managed until her retirement in 1995. She also served on several committees at the hospital. Maggie enjoyed trout fishing, the outdoors, travel, music, gaming in Deadwood and Las Vegas, and of course her many friends and relatives. She was a member of Story Community Church and sang in the choir.

Survivors include her sister Bea and Don Jorgenson of Oshkosh, WI; her brother Clyde of Keno, OR. She was preceded in death by her mother Cora Johnson Peterson of Chippewa Falls and her father John of Story.


Memorial services will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, May 14, 2004 at Kane Funeral Home with Tim Tromble officiating. Kane Funeral Home is handling arrangements.


The family has requested that memorials be made in Maggie’s name to the Story Community Church , the Dog and Cat Shelter or donor’s choice in care of Karen Green, First Interstate Bank, P.O. Box 2007, Sheridan , WY 82801.

Thomas C. Rice, age 75, of Sheridan, WY, died Sunday, May 16, 2004, in the V.A. Medical Center, Sheridan.

He was born August 2, 1928, in Sauk County, Wisconsin, to John & Kathryn (Benton) Rice.

Tom grew up and attended schools in Loretta and Reedsburg, WI. He served in the U.S. Navy. Tom married Marilyn Wright on June 22, 1950, in LaCrosse, WI. He lived in many places as he worked as an equipment operator on road construction. He retired in 1984. Tom settled in Sheridan in 1994. He enjoyed talking to people, woodworking, making furniture and was an avid reader.

Tom was preceded in death by a daughter Kayleen Arnett; grandson Brian Arnett; brother Mike Rice; and two sisters Pat Arttus and Loraine Vaughan.

Tom is survived by his son Daniel of Greybull, WY; two daughters Ruth Giertych of Gillette, WY and Wanda Burton of Sheridan; 10 grandchildren and one great grandchild.

Memorial service will be 10:00am on Thursday (May 20th) from Champion Ferries Funeral Home with Pastor Bob Miller officiating. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.

George W. Rudolph, 91, of Sheridan, WY, died Saturday, May 8, 2004 in Sheridan Manor.

Mr. Rudolph was born September 4, 1912 in Cassidy, KS to Charles Essic and Mary Ann (Whitham) Rudolph. The family moved to the Sheridan area in 1914. Mr. Rudolph spent his entire life ranching, and breaking and training horses. He ranched on the family ranch on Dutch Creek, and during the sheep-shearing season, would travel with a shearing crew through out the Rocky Mountain region. Mr. Rudolph then worked for the Kendrick Cattle Company on the OW Ranch on Powder River for many years, later working as a caretaker at the Trail’s End Museum. He also worked at the Experimental Farm, and spent time at the family ranch at Quietus for 10 years.

He married Hazel Lee in Sheridan, WY in 1935. Mr. Rudolph married Irene M. Decker in Sheridan September 30, 1961 at the First United Methodist Church.

Mr. Rudolph was an active member of the Methodist Church, singing in the church choir, taught Sunday school, and was involved in many other activities with the church. He was also a member of the Eagles Lodge #186 in Sheridan.

George loved to hunt, especially elk hunting in the Big Horn Mountains. He knitted mittens, scarves, and lap robes for children in the area through Volunteers of America, and spending time with his family.

Mr. Rudolph was preceded in death by his parents, one son, one sister, and one brother.

George is survived by one daughter, Marjorie R. Johnston, of Sheridan; two sons, Jack L. Rudolph, of Sheridan, and John W. Rudolph, of Gillette; two step-daughters, Alice Fleming Armstrong, of Otter, MT, and Addie Goodwin, of Otter, MT; two step-sons, Bill Powell, of Gillette, WY, and Lee Powell, of Sheridan; 19 grandchildren; 36 great grandchildren; and numerous great, great grandchildren.

Services for Mr. Rudolph will be 2:00 P.M. Thursday, May 13, 2004 at the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Don Derryberry officiating. Burial will be in the Sheridan Municipal Cemetery. Visitation for Mr. Rudolph will be from 9:00am to 5:00pm on Tuesday, May 11th, and Wednesday, May 12th , and from 9:00am to 12:00pm on Thursday, May 13th at Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.

Memorials in memory of Mr. Rudolph may be made to the First United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, 215 W. Works St., Sheridan, WY 82801

Lon Weston, 62, of Sheridan, WY, died Thursday, May 20, 2004 in the Wyoming Medical Center after a short battle with brain cancer.

Lon was born July 22, 1941 in Providence, Rhode Island to Russell and Emma (Gruner) Weston.

After receiving his Bachelor’s Degree in 1963 from the University of Miami, he served 4 years as an officer in the Air Force. After discharge from the Air Force, he returned to the University of Miami and received his Master’s Degree in College Student Personnel Administration. It was there that he met and married his soulmate, Paula (Wrench) Weston in 1970. Over the years, Lon worked at several colleges including the University of N. Carolina at Charlotte, Georgia Tech and his alma mater, the University of Miami. He later worked with the Developmentally Disabled in Florida, Georgia, and here in Sheridan, WY. Upon semi-retirement, Lon was a substitute and mentor at many Sheridan County schools, in addition to teaching a Government Class at Sheridan College.

Lon’s passions included sports, (Especially Detroit Teams), railroading (collecting steam engines, and train watching), fishing, hiking, line-dancing, and spending quiet time with his wife, family and pets.

He was preceded in death by his parents and an infant son.

Lon is survived by his wife, Paula, of Sheridan; his three daughters, Wendy Weston, of San Dimas, CA; Lisa McIntyre, of Sheridan, WY, and Susan O’Neal, of Ranchester; 5 grandchildren, and 1 more on the way.

A Memorial Service for Mr. Weston will be 10:00am Friday, May 28, 2004 at Champion Ferries Funeral Home with Pastor Dan Keller officiating.

A Memorial Fund has been established at First Interstate Bank, in care of Karen Green, P. O. Box 2007, Sheridan, WY 82801, with proceeds to go to a fund for Missing Children.


Noah Bruce Williams, age 47, of Wheatland, WY, died Friday, May 7, 2004, in Wheatland.

Noah was born November 5, 1956, in Sheridan, WY, to Elmer and Daisy (Cantrell) Williams. He attended schools in Sheridan. Noah worked for Beckton Stock Farm for many years. He moved to Wheatland in 1997. He enjoyed gardening as well as being in the mountains hunting, fishing and collecting fossils. He loved children and they loved to play with him.

He was preceded in death by his father and two sisters Dorothy Groat and Lillie Rockafeller.

Noah is survived by his daughter Dody Moore of Ranchester, WY; son Dusty Ray Williams of Wheatland; mother Daisy Williams of Sheridan; brothers Ray Lee Williams of Billings, MT and Larry Ray Williams of New Hope, Alabama; sisters Susie Smith of Sheridan, Margret Gwathney of Sheridan and Rose Crow of Dubois, WY; 4 grandchildren; numerous nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral service will be 2:00pm on Tuesday (May 11th) from Dayton Community Church with Pastor Dennis Goodin officiating. Interment will be in Dayton Cemetery. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.

Memorials may benefit Joy Junction, in care of Karen Green, First Interstate Bank, Box 2007, Sheridan, WY 82801
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