Winnie Anna McCalmon - Kindler

Winnie Anna (Heimer - McCalmon) Kindler, lifelong Powell Wyoming resident, passed away Tuesday morning November 18th at the age of 95.
Born on December 27th 1912, Winnie was the daughter of Alva Henry Herboldsheimer and Leah Mae (Johnson) Herboldsheimer.
While growing up in Powell with her 7 brothers and sisters, she attended Powell schools thru the eighth grade.
On June 23rd 1932 Winnie married Paul Marvin McCalmon. Some of Winnie's earlier jobs included time spent working in a local laundry, grocery store, and dry cleaners. Winnie and Paul then went into business for themselves, owning and operating business' which included the Coffee Cup Cafe and the Dutch Mill. 63 years ago they built their home South of Powell on Rd 9 where Winnie continued to live for the rest of her life. There they raised Chickens, Turkeys and Black Angus Cattle. In 1949 they built and operated Paul's Drive-In Theater which was the 1st Drive-In Theater in the state of Wyoming.
Winnie and Paul loved to travel and in time had visited all lower 48 states, Canada and Mexico. They spent many years wintering in Overton Nevada and fishing on Lake Mead.
After Paul's death in February of 1977, Winnie continued traveling and going south for the winters joined by her oldest sister Ada Jinks - who was the 1st baby born in Powell.
On November 10th 1981, Winnie was married a second time to Clark Kindler. With Clark, Winnie continued to live in Powell and still traveled for many years. Clark passed away on October 21st, 2003.
Winnie enjoyed a happy, full life doing the things she loved which included traveling, painting, sewing, and doing crafts. She most loved to play cards and enjoy a bowl of vanilla ice cream with family and friends.
Surviving relatives include her daughter Donna Joan Adamson and son-in-law Mike L. Adamson (Powell), one step-son, Virgil McCalmon (Texas), two step-daughters Thelma Lee Galac (Colorado), and Donna Brascher (Powell). Brother Lloyd Heimer and his wife Ethel, (Powell) Brother Willard Heimer (Arizona), and Sister Elnora Robbins (Powell). Two granddaughters Sandy McConnell (Colorado) and Teddy Starke (California), 17 step-grandchildren, 5 great-grand children, one great-great granddaughter, and many nieces, nephews and cousins.
Winnie was preceded in death by her parents, 1st husband Paul McCalmon and 2nd husband Clark Kindler. Brother Dan Heimer, and sisters Ada Jinks, Alma Bunn, and Mae Eaton. Two step daughters, Pauline McKinney, and Erma Shupak and step-son Bob Sanford.
Memorial Services will be held 11am, Tuesday November 25th at Thompson Funeral Home with Pastor Clyde Seifert officiating. Burial of Cremation remains will follow at Crown Hill Cemetery.
In Lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Powell Senior Center.