Obituaries

Dec 12, 2012

We lost a great cowboy, father, grandfather, brother and friend when (Rolly) Rollin Thomas Trumbull passed away December 12, at his home in Ralston. He was an “ol time cowboy” who could tame the toughest bronc, shoe the worst horse, pound a nail in the hardest wood and yet still tip his hat to every lady.   He had the...

Dec 1, 2012

Paul Meredith Jacobs Jr. was born January 4, 1933 in Williamsport, PA to Paul Meredith Sr. and Hazel I (Towers) Jacobs. Paul was raised and attended grade school and high school in Muncy PA.  As a high school student Paul, affectionately known as Rusty for his rust colored hair, was very involved in athletics and was an outstanding wrestler, football &...

Nov 30, 2012

Arthur (Bud) Edwin Cook passed away November 30, 2012. He was 80 years of age. Bud was born December 5, 1931, in Yates Center, Kansas, to John W and Minnie Mae (Pyle) Cook. He attended school in Yates Center, Kansas. Bud came to Powell, WY with the oilfield. He married Marjorie E. Malliot on December 24, 1951 and from their...

Nov 25, 2012

William “Bill” James Hecht was born on February 28, 1922 in Powell, Wyoming. He passed away on November 25, 2012 at the Powell Hospital from complications following a stroke. Bill was the seventh and youngest child born to Harry Haskell and Anna Caldarar Siegall Hecht. Bill was raised on a farm just one mile south of Powell where his father...

Nov 25, 2012

Stephen Edward Cole April 18, 1947 – November 25, 2012 We were blessed. We were lucky. We were chosen. Steve Cole was our father, our brother, our cousin, our friend. And he was married to the woman he fell in love with across a very small enchanted room at a Christmas party in Worland almost exactly 38 years ago. He...

Nov 24, 2012

Shirley June Tack (Baker) passed away on Saturday, November 24, 2012. She was 93 Shirley was born on June 6, 1919, the daughter of Leroy and Nell Baker. She attended East Grand Forks, Minnesota schools, and married Floyd "Bud" Tack on June 6, 1937. They farmed in the East Grand Forks area until 1965. Shirley was employed by the East...

Nov 22, 2012

Robert C Croft, 94 died November 22. 2012 at the hospital in Kemmerer,Wyoming. He has lived an active happy life until the past few weeks as his body began to “just run out of energy” as he would tell us each time we visited. Bob was born in Powell, Wyoming on June 19, 1918 to William Connel Croft and Jane...

Nov 18, 2012

Wilda Alice Hoefer died peacefully in her sleep on November 18, 2012.  She was born February 24, 1921 in Cheyenne, WY, to Maurice and Jessie (Martin) McLaughlin.  She spent most of her childhood in Grass Creek, WY.  After graduating from Cody High School in 1939, she spent time working at a blue print company, making the prints for the Heart Mountain Relocation Camp.  She...

Nov 18, 2012

Cody Neal Yates, age 24, was born on February 3, 1988 in Albuquerque, New Mexico, the son of Neal and Kay Yates, and died Sunday, November 18, 2012 in a car accident in Clark, Wyoming. Cody was a most wonderful son, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend to a family extending far beyond those who share a common name with him...

Nov 17, 2012

Miriam Ann Wensky of Powell died Saturday, Nov. 17, 2012 at Evergreen Rehab in Laurel, Mont. She was 72. Miriam was born Dec. 18, 1939 in Cheyenne to Anna Rodgers and George Estabrook. She attended school in Cheyenne. Miriam married Frank Wensky on June 22, 1956 in Cheyenne, and they lived there until moving to Powell in 1965. Miriam and...

Nov 11, 2012

Louise Hillman Skauge Louise passed away at Powell Valley Health Care on November 11, 2012 at the age of 94. Louise was born in a Cabin Southwest of Musselshell Mont on Nov. 11, 1918 to John and Annie Gonion. She Married Edward Hillman on March 18, 1941. They were happily married for 43 years. Ed Passed away Feb. 18,1984. Louise...

Oct 29, 2012

James Schuler 68, passed away at his sons home in Powell, no local services are planned at this time.

Oct 28, 2012

Betty Carol VanDyke (Aug. 18, 1937 - Oct. 28, 2012) Betty Carol VanDyke, 75, died Sunday, Oct. 28, 2012 at her home in Powell, surrounded by her family. She was born in Shawnee, Okla., on Aug. 18, 1937 to “Lee” and Vera Hilleary. Funeral services will take place at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 2 at Thompson Funeral Home. Viewing will...

Oct 28, 2012

In loving memory of Edith May (Bigler) Jones Johnson Edith was born on the 8 July 1940 in Basin Wyoming, a daughter of Orville Bigler and Elvira Dobson.  She died the 28 Oct 2012 in Rio Rancho New Mexico on her way to her daughter Anita Olsen's house in Brigham City Utah. Edith was married three time. Her first husband Donald...

Oct 24, 2012

Lloyd Burgener, 76, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, Oct. 24, 2012 at Powell Valley Healthcare after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Lloyd was born Feb. 19, 1936 to Theodore and Marie Burgener. He was raised on the family homestead, where he learned his passion for farming, before graduating from Powell High School. After serving in the U.S. Navy, he returned...

Oct 20, 2012

Judy Lee Norris died Saturday, Oct. 20, 2012 in Powell after a brave battle with cancer. She was 62. Judy was born Nov. 21, 1949 in Powell to Ruth Davis and Kenneth Ross. She graduated from Powell High School. Judy married Riley Norris on June 30, 1969, in Riverton. Judy was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend to many...

Oct 18, 2012

Oct 17, 2012

William “Will” Christopher Hill-Fulton died Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012 as a result of a car accident. Will was born May 24, 1995 to Angela Owens and Ronald G. Hill in Wheeling, W.V. He attended school in Cameron, W.V., Roundup, Mont., Billings and was a senior at Powell High School. He was described by his friends as caring, kind and someone...

Oct 9, 2012

Tomaz C. Munoz, 94, died Tuesday, Oct. 9 at Powell Valley Hospital. Tomaz was born in Devine, Texas on Oct. 10, 1917 to Felix and Francisca (Cantu) Munoz. He was Catholic, served in the Navy, and was a member of the V.F.W. and American Legion. Tomaz was an avid hunter and worked in the Civilian Conservation Corps camps. He was...

Sep 30, 2012

Norma Jean Slater, 87, born October 11, 1924 died peacefully in her sleep early the morning of September 30, 2012. She is survived by her son Larry Slater, daughter Linda Kountz, son James Slater, son Michael Slater, 12 grand kids, 21 great grand kids, and 2 great great grand kids. She is preceded in death by her parents, George H....