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May 2005 Obituaries

Robert J. Davis, 84, of Sheridan, WY, died Friday, May 13, 2005 in the Sheridan V. A. Medical Center.

Mr. Davis was born December 23, 1920 in White Bear Lake, MN to Raymond Warren and Lillian (Johnson) Davis. He grew up and attended schools in White Bear Lake, graduating from White Bear Lake High School.

Mr. Davis joined the Army on September 17, 1942, and was stationed in the Aleutian Islands where he was wounded in action. He was discharged from the Army on June 15, 1944, and returned to MN where he when to work for the Northern Pacific Railroad. Mr. Davis married Doris Elaine Jackson on January 18, 1947 in Detroit Lakes, MN. During his years with the railroad, Mr. Davis was transferred extensively throughout the United States, coming to Sheridan in 1981, retiring as Assistant Superintendent in Sheridan.

Mr. Davis was a lifetime member of the Elk’s Lodge, and enjoyed playing golf in his spare time.

He was preceded in death by his parents, and his wife, Doris.

Mr. Davis is survived by two sons, Barry Davis, of Hoyt, Kansas, and Robert J. Davis, Jr., of Helena, MT; three brothers, Charles Wesley Davis, of Butte, MT, Thomas Daniel Davis, of Montgomery, TX, and Dr. William Wilson Davis, of Eureka, CA; and one grandchild.

Funeral service will be 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, May 18, 2005 at Champion Ferries Funeral Home with the Rev. Douglas Goodwin officiating. Interment will be in the Elk’s Section of Sheridan Municipal Cemetery with military rites by the Wyoming National Guard and the American Legion Post #7. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.

Memorials in memory of Mr. Davis may be made to the American Cancer Association, in care of Karen Green, 1st Interstate Bank, P.O. Box 2007, Sheridan, WY 82801

Myrtle Corean Harris, 91, of Sheridan, WY, died Saturday, May 7, 2005 in Westview Health Care Center.

Mrs. Harris was born September 20, 1913 in Sanders Township in Pennington County, MN to Albert and Tilda (Wiken) Sevre. She grew up and attended a country school in Pennington County. Mrs. Harris married Patrick Michael Harris on June 6, 1935 in Crookston, MN.

Mrs. Harris was a mother and homemaker most of her life. She also worked as a cook’s helper for the Benediction Sisters in Crookston before her marriage.

Mrs. Harris lived in Great Falls, MT for 63 years before moving to Sheridan, WY. She loved the outdoors, and went fishing and camping as often as she could in Western Montana.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Patrick; one daughter; and four brothers.

She is survived by one son, Delbert P. Harris, of Albert Lea, MN; one daughter, Charlette C. Smith, of Sheridan, WY; two sisters, Doris Peterson, of Thief River Falls, MN, and Alice Hammer, of Laurel, MT; 8 grandchildren; and 14 great grandchildren.

Funeral service for Mrs. Harris will be 2:00 P.M. Wednesday, May 11, 2005 at Champion Ferries Funeral Home with Pastor Wilbur Holz officiating. Interment will be at Fort Harrison, Mt. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.

Memorials in memory of Mrs. Harris may be made to the American Diabetes Association, in care of Karen Green, 1st Interstate Bank, P. O. Box 2007, Sheridan, WY 82801

Leslie Luciel King, 94, of Sheridan, WY, died Saturday, May 14, 2005 at Sheridan Manor.

Mrs. King was born March 4, 1911 in Dechard, TN to John and Grace (Walker) Christiansen. She married Eddie Lee King on July 28, 1929 in Erick, OK. The couple moved to Sheridan in 1935.

Mrs. King enjoyed painting and silver smithing, and was a member of the Sheridan Gem and Mineral Club.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Eddie; 1 grandson; and 2 daughters.

Mrs. King is survived by one daughter, Marjorie West, of Spotted Horse, WY; one son, Francis King, of Bellevue, WA; 13 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; and one great, great grandchild.

At her request, cremation has taken place, and no services are planned. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.

James Michael Lannan, patriarch of a family of nine sons and three daughters, died in his sleep Friday at Sheridan Memorial Hospital after a long illness. He was 78.
A native of Sheridan, Jim owned and operated Lannans Paint and Decorating Center for 15 years. He purchased the business at the age of 50, following a career that comprised work as a mail carrier, an insurance agent, a buyer and seller of scrap metal and animal hides at B. Gross and Co., and as a business partner at the Sheridan Appliance Store.
During World War II, he volunteered for paratrooper training in the U.S. Army and was assigned to the 82nd Airborne Division. Three years after discharge, he proposed marriage to Treva Virginia Shields, a traveling nurse from Dickens, Iowa, who at the time had promised herself she’d never marry. The couple remained together through thick and thin for 57 years.
Immediately following their nuptials, Jim and Treva moved to Chicago, where Jim attended Loyola University, but they returned in less that a year to Sheridan to raise their growing family. Jim’s deployment overseas as a reservist during the Korean War ended in an honorable discharge when his wife, pregnant a third time, gave birth to twins.
Family and Faith were the guiding themes of Jim Lannan’s life. Posted on a corkboard in the kitchen of the family home, where Jim kept current a photo display of his grandchildren and great-grandchildren, are the words of St. Ignatius Loyola: “Love manifest itself in deeds not in words.”
In keeping with the household head’s conviction, meals at the Lannans’ were always lively events, what with the stories told, the bragging that went on, the disputes that broke out, and the theatrics performed, which developed into talent shows the children often put on after dinner.
Jim was an active member of Holy Name Catholic Church. He volunteered his time as a greeter for Sunday morning mass and spent many hours in Perpetual Adoration of the Eucharist. He served as Grand Knight in the Knights of Columbus and as Scoutmaster in Holy Name’s Troop 108 while his sons were of scouting age.
After retirement in 1991, Jim and Treva traveled extensively to visit their children’s families in the United States and took a trip to Ireland to explore the territory where the family name is rooted.
Jim loved to read a good book, fish a good trout stream, listen to all kinds of music and keep abreast of sport, financial and world news.
He was thankful for life every day he lived and considered himself blessed to preside over a large healthy family, though the recent untimely death of one of his grandsons, David Barbula, caused him sad regret.
Mr. Lannan is survived by his wife, Treva V. Lannan of Sheridan; his brothers John C. Lannan of Portland and William J. Lannan of Helena; his sister Mary Agnes Swarthout of Hazelwood, Missouri; his children James Lannan of Sheridan, John Lannan of Sheridan, Tom Lannan of Wasilla, Alaska, Teresa “Teri” Haley of Sheridan, Virginia “Gini” Olson of Tempe, David Lannan of Tempe, Mary Barbula of Sheridan, Michael Lannan of Fort Worth, Joseph Lannan of Blair, Nebraska, Zachary Lannan of Sheridan, Jeffery Lannan of San Diego, Gregory Lannan of Encino, California; and by 25 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Holy Rosary is scheduled for 7 p.m. Tuesday, and Catholic Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, both taking place at Holy Name church, the Rev. Ronald Stolcis officiating.
Following burial services at Sheridan Municipal Cemetery, there will be a dinner at the Holy Name Parish Center.
Memorials include Holy Name Catholic Church and Sheridan County Fulmer Library.

Jack D. Maxted, 64, of Sheridan, WY, died Monday, May 16, 2005 in Sheridan Memorial Hospital.

Mr. Maxted was born December 24, 1940 in Sheridan, WY to Wayne and Nora E. (Achenbach) Maxted. Jack grew up and attended schools in Sheridan before joining the Navy in 1958. He was discharged from the Navy in 1964.

Jack returned to Sheridan, and was a truck driver for White Trucking, Tongue River Logging, and Mullinax Construction. He was also involved in stock car racing before he was involved in an accident in 1968, which paralyzed him from the neck down.

Jack was a ham radio operator, enjoyed stock car racing, and spending time on the computer.

Jack was preceded in death by his father; and one nephew.

He is survived by one son, Jukie White, of Baltimore, MD; two daughters, Tammy Maxted, and Teresa Percifield, both of Gillette, WY; one brother, Pete Maxted, of Sheridan, WY; one sister, Barbara Townsend, of Sheridan, WY; and one grandchild.

Visitation for Mr. Maxted will be from 9:00 A.M. to 5:00 P.M. Wednesday, May 18th, and Thursday, May 19th, and from 9:00 A.M. to 12:00 noon Friday, May 20th, 2005 at Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 2:00 P.M. Friday, May 20th at Champion Ferries Funeral Home with the Rev. Douglas Goodwin officiating. Interment will be in the Sheridan Municipal Cemetery. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.

Memorials in memory of Mr. Maxted may be made to the Sheridan College Rodeo Club, in care of Karen Green, First Interstate Bank, P. O. Box 2007, Sheridan, WY 82801

Katherine Oedekoven, 92, of Sheridan, WY, died Thursday, May 5, 2005 Sheridan Manor.

Mrs. Oedekoven was born July 12, 1912 in Ray, N. D. to Byron and Anna M. (Fox) Carson. The family moved to the Recluse, WY area near Gillette when she was a small child. She grew up and attended schools in Recluse.

Mrs. Oedekoven married Carl Oedekoven in 1930 in South Dakota. She was a housewife, and besides raising her children, was a foster parent to over 100 children who needed a temporary home for many years. Mrs. Oedekoven also baby-sat for various churches while they held their church services.

Mrs. Oedekoven was preceded in death by her husband, Carl; 1 brother; and 2 sisters.

She is survived by one son, Les Oedekoven, of Billings, MT; two daughters, Charlotte Haney, of Roseville, CA, and Mariellen Oxley, of Sheridan, WY; 9 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren; and several great, great grandchildren.

Vigil service for Mrs. Oedekoven will be 7:00 P.M. Monday, May 9, 2005 at Champion Ferries Funeral Home. Funeral Liturgy will be 10:00 A.M. Tuesday, May 10, 2005 at Holy Name Catholic Church with Father Ronald Stolcis as Celebrant. Interment will be in the Sheridan Municipal Cemetery. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.

Michael R. Orr, age 56, of Sheridan, WY died Tuesday, May 10, 2005, at his Sheridan home.

Michael was born July 9, 1048, in Turlock, CA.

Michael grew up on the farm raising almonds and orchard tress in California. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Viet Nam War. After the service, Michael moved to Sheridan where he worked for the Ucross Ranch, Widener Ranch and other places as a carpenter. Michael loved working with his hands drawing and carving. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and being outdoors.

Michael is survived by brother Norman Orr of Mountain View, CA; sister Brenda Orr of Watsonville, CA; and two nieces.

Memorial service will be 2:00pm on Sunday (May 22nd) from the Church of Christ with Minister Bruce Black officiating. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.

George C. Robinson, Jr., 77, of Sheridan, WY, died Tuesday, May 17, 2005 at his residence.

Mr. Robinson was born August 22, 1927 in Sheridan, WY to George C. and Elizabeth (Fitzgerald) Robinson. He grew up and attended schools in Sheridan. George joined the Navy and served during W. W. II.

Mr. Robinson returned to Sheridan and started working with Pleasant’s Electric. George took over Pleasant’s Electric and continued the business until his retirement in August of 2004. Mr. Robinson married Patricia Mitchell in Sheridan, WY on April 2, 1959. Mrs. Robinson died in 2001.

George was a member of Big Horn Mt. Lodge #43, the Sheridan Scottish Rite Bodies, Kalif Shrine, and Big Horn Mt. Eagle’s Lodge #4169.

He enjoyed auto-racing, snowmobiles, motorcycles, spending time with his family, and especially his beloved cats.

George was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife, Patricia.

He is survived by three sons, Michael Robinson, of Craig, CO, Patrick Robinson, of Palm Springs, CA, and Barry Robinson, of Billings, MT; one daughter, Connie Robinson, of Sheridan, WY; one brother, Oren Robinson, of Apache Junction, CO; one sister, Shirley Ellgaard, Orinda, CA; and 3 grandchildren.

At Mr. Robinson’s request, cremation has taken place, and a memorial service will be 10:00 A. M. Tuesday, May 24, 2005at Champion Ferries Funeral Home with Pastor Don Derryberry officiating. Interment of cremains will be in the Masonic #43 Section of Sheridan Municipal Cemetery. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.

Memorials in memory of Mr. Robinson may be made to the Sheridan Animal Shelter, 84 East Ridge Road, Sheridan, WY 82801

Alvin G. Shreve, age 74 of Sheridan, WY, died Monday, May 9, 2005, in the V.A. Medical Center, Sheridan.

Alvin was born June 10, 1930, in Sheridan to Ralph and Dessa Marie (Randall) Shreve.

Alvin grew up and attended schools in Sheridan. He enlisted in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. After the service, he returned to Sheridan where he worked road construction as an oiler/mechanic for Kiewit and Pelesky Construction. He went to work for Big Horn Coal in 1973. Alvin married Marjory Norton in 1973 in Sheridan. He retired from Big Horn Coal in 1990. Alvin was a member of UMWA. He enjoyed camping, fishing, going to Yellowstone Park and working on cars. Alvin loved his dogs.

Alvin was preceded in death by his parents; brother Harold; sisters Jeannette, Merrilyn and Lois; and son Irvin.

Alvin is survived by his wife Marjory of Sheridan; sons Mervin Shreve of Jacksonville, Fl and Eugene Shreve of Del City, OK; daughters Leva Tomisich of Fort Meyers, FL, Teresa Todd of Blue Springs, MO and Karen Hiles of Independence, MO; brother Gene Shreve, Sr. of Sparks, NV; sister Margaret Dillon of Odessa, MO; 20 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.

Funeral service will be 9:00am on Wednesday (May 11th) from Champion Ferries Funeral Home with the Rev. Douglas Goodwin officiating. Interment will be in the Black Hills National Cemetery, Sturgis, SD. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.

Memorials may benefit the American Diabetes Association.

Stephanie Sidletsky, 84, of Sheridan, WY, died Friday, May 20, 2005 in the Sheridan V. A. Medical Center.

Mrs. Sidletsky was born January 31, 1921 in Carteret, NJ to Theodore and Anastasia (Starynka) Chudova. She grew up and attended schools in Newark, NJ, and graduated from Newark High School. Mrs. Sidletsky served in the Woman’s Army Corps during W. W. II. She married Joseph Sidletsky in NJ.

Mrs. Mrs. Sidletsky was a member of the Catholic Church, and was a wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who loved spending time with her family. She also enjoyed watercolor painting, and going the Mall in Billings.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Joe; two brothers; and one sister.

Mrs. Sidletsky is survived by three sons, Tom and Allan Sidletsky, of Sheridan, WY, and Mark Sidletsky, of San Carlos, CA; 5 grandchildren; and 4 great grandchildren.

At Mrs. Sidletsky’s request, cremation has taken place, and a memorial service for family and friends will be held at a later date. Cremains will be interred in the Golden Gate National Cemetery, San Bruno, CA. Arrangements are with Champion Ferries Funeral Home.

 
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