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Jim C Barrus
May 30, 2021
James Charles Barrus, 81, passed away peacefully Sunday afternoon, May 30, 2021 at Powell Valley Care Center, Powell, Wyoming. He is now reunited with his beloved wife Page who preceded him in death March 27, 2021. Their reunion is now complete and they are once again whole.
Jim was born January 22, 1940 in Cody, Wyoming, the younger of two...
Jeff McCoy
May 22, 2021
Jeff Fremont McCoy went to be with His Lord and Savior Saturday, May 22, 2021, at the age of 79. Jeff was born in Powell, Wyoming on March 27, 1942 to Edwin (Eddie) Fremont McCoy and Mildred (Bette) Wiley McCoy. Jeff graduated from Powell High School in 1960 and married his high school sweetheart, Christine (Tina) Haney, one week later,...
Wesley Eugene "Gene" Shuler
May 12, 2021
Wesley Eugene "Gene" Shuler went to be with his Lord and Savior on May 12th after a brief illness. He was 73 years old.
He was born in Colorado to Grady and Ethel Shuler and moved to Powell when he was 5 years old. He graduated from PHS in 1965, where he wrestled and played football. Gene attended NWC,...
Deborah "Deb" Chidsey
May 7, 2021
Deborah “Deb” Chidsey Obituary
Deb Chidsey of Powell, WY passed away at Cody Regional Health Spirit Mountain Hospice House on May 7th, 2021. Deb was born in New Haven, Connecticut on August 15, 1941, and lived in Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Alaska and Utah in her youth. She graduated high school in Provo, Utah. While her father was teaching forestry classes at Utah...
Eunice Joy Collins
May 5, 2021
Eunice Joy Collins September 25,1933- May 5,2021
Eunice Joy Collins, 87, of Powell, went peacefully to be with Jesus on Wednesday May 5, 2021, at Powell Valley Hospital.
Eunice was born September 25,1933 in Sentinel Butte, North Dakota the daughter of Norman and Ethel Haugse.
Eunice is survived by her son, Jon Collins of Powell, WY, her daughter Donna (Dan) Logan of...
Avelina Flores Cruz
May 2, 2021
Avelina Flores CruzNovember 8, 1922 - May 2, 2021On Sunday May 2, 2021, Avelina Flores Cruz, passed away in the comfort of her home, at the age of 98.Avelina was born on November 8, 1922, in Kansas City, Missouri. She was 1 of 8 children born to Silvanio and Aurora Flores. Due to her father’s health issues the family moved...
Ronda Bessler
Apr 21, 2021
Ronda Bessler, 57, of Evanston, Wyoming, formerly of Powell, passed away in Salt Lake City, Utah, on April 21, 2021.
She was born to Peggy Jean (Muller) Pace and James Wallace Jessen in Worland, Wyoming, on March 29, 1964. She was baptized at the All Soul’s Chapel in Evanston.Ronda did not have an easy life because of her mental illness, but...
Jeffrey Anderson
Apr 13, 2021
Jeffrey Franklin Anderson
(June 26, 1963 - April 13, 2021)
Jeffrey Franklin Anderson departed from this world on April 13, 2021, at his home amongst family. Jeffrey was born in DeKalb, Illinois, on June 26, 1963, to George and Rita (Gile) Anderson. He was an adored older brother to Steve and Tom. Jeff married the love of his life, Amy (Ackland) Anderson,...
Carol Ann Weiss
Apr 12, 2021
Carol Ann Weiss, 69, of Mesa, AZ, passed peacefully on April 12, 2021, from complications from a stroke. Carol was born in Mandan, ND on June 23, 1951, to Fred and Leocadia (Lakey Hoffman) Weiss. Carol was raised on the family farm in Center, ND with her 4 siblings: Kenny, Tom, Kathy and Dan. Carol graduated from Center High School...
Allen Lynn Caraveau
Apr 9, 2021
Allen Lynn Caraveau, 80, passed away on April 9, 2021. He was born April 22, 1940, in Lovell. After graduating high school in Columbus, Georgia, in 1958, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force where he was an airplane mechanic. Upon his honorable discharge in 1962, he returned to the family farm in Powell for a few years, and then...
Darrel Van Deest
Apr 8, 2021
Darrel James Van Deest was born June 22, 1950 in Waterloo, Iowa to Benjamin Junior and Anna Mae (Beenken) Van Deest.
At a young age, Darrel worked hard and was industrious, saving all the coins he earned in jugs. When he was 18, he joined the United States Marine Corps. After being Honorably Discharged , he was encouraged to attend...
Michael Darren Keller
Apr 7, 2021
Michael “Darren” Keller, 56, passed away on April 7, 2021.
He was born on Oct. 30, 1964, to Douglas A. Keller and Patricia (Perry) Keller. Darren lived in Powell and worked as an electrician for Yellowstone Electric. He enjoyed riding his Harley, spending time in the mountains and hanging out with his friends. He was preceded in death by his...
Wayne Kay Becker
Apr 6, 2021
Wayne Becker passed away on April 6, 2021. He was born Jan. 20, 1955, in Powell, to Arthur Becker and Dorthy (Henry) Becker.
He married Sheila Williamson on Sept. 8, 1978, in Reno, Nevada. They lived in Powell. Before he retired, Wayne was an oil field pumper in Elk Basin. He was a member of the Cody Gun Club. He...
Jesus G Hernandez
Apr 6, 2021
Jesus G. Hernandez of Powell, Wyoming passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at the age of 81. After several months of declining health, Jesus died peacefully with his wife, Manuela and their children by his side.
Jesus was born in Powell, Wyoming on December 25,1939. Jesus served in the United States Army in Fort Lewis Washington. While there,...
John Richard Kleffner
Apr 3, 2021
Our beloved brother, uncle, and friend John Richard Kleffner, died on April 3, 2021 at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Center as a result of Stevens-Johnson Syndrome T.E.N.S. We have lost a great man. John was born December 9, 1947 in Portland Oregon the 2nd of 12 children to Leo and Betty Kleffner.
John attended Sacred Heart Grade School,...
Ralph Dean Newell
Apr 3, 2021
Dad was born in Thermopolis to Mildred and Fred Newell. He grew up all over Wyoming as the family followed his father who worked in construction. He was the third of four children joining Wayne and JoAn and later followed by Martha.
He graduated from Cody High School, his graduating class stayed close his whole life. His pack of friends...
Janice Meredith Bessler
Apr 1, 2021
Janice Meredith Staker Bessler passed away on April 1, 2021 at the Powell Valley Care Center.
Janice was the daughter of Sherman and Cheddie Moncur Staker (Irwin), and was born on April 7, 1934 in Burley, Idaho. She spent her childhood in Burley and attended the Burley Schools. Janice married Raymond John Bessler in Red Lodge, Mt on April 21,...
Celia Page Barrus
Mar 27, 2021
It is with heavy hearts and an eternal circle of love that the family of Celia Page Barrus announces her passing. Our “Angel Mother” Page, 79, passed away peacefully Saturday, March 27, 2021 at Spirit Mountain Hospice, Cody Wyoming. She lived a life centered upon family, faith, and exhibited a forgiving and loving heart
Page was born June 7, 1941...
Mary Helen McCullough
Mar 23, 2021
Mary passed peacefully in her sleep after years of suffering with crippling arthritis.
She was the oldest of five children born to Robert (Bob) and Helen (Smith)Norris. She was born at home on the Powell flats south of town. She was the oldestof five children and the only girl. A baby girl, Georgianna, was born before Marybut passed in infancy. Two...
Elsie Pauline "Polly" Buchanan
Mar 16, 2021
Polly Buchanan, born Elsie Pauline Crocker, went to join our Lord March 16th, 2021. Polly was born to Calvin and Murtis(Prestage) Crocker on January 9th, 1935 in Cullman, Alabama. Polly had two wonderful sons; Al, and Jim Gundersen. Polly was preceded in death by her son Al, husband Don, both her parents and older brother Willie Crocker. Polly is survived...
