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John D. Rickman, 80, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2016, at his home in Thermopolis, after a long illness. Born Nov. 28, 1935, in Springfield, Mo., he was the son of Max A. and Laura E. (Anderson) Rickman. He graduated from high school in Glenrock, Wyo. He soon joined the US Marine Corp in January 1954, serving stateside, then Korea until his discharge in1961. On July 20, 1956, John married Betty Johnson in Yuma, Ariz. The couple and their family moved to Thermopolis in 1966. Most of John's... Full story
Glidden “Sandy” Sanford, 85, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016. Sandy was born November 28, 1930, in Daniel, Wyo., to Wiley and Dollie (Mayfield) Sanford. He grew up in Thermopolis, where he graduated from Hot Springs County High School in 1949. He enlisted in the Wyoming National Guard, where he served in the 300th Armored Field Artillery Battalion, Battery A. He fought on the front lines in Korea, alongside many other young men from Thermopolis. When the Korean War ended, he returned to Thermopolis, where he married Frances Davidson in... Full story
William Fred Pebbles, 87, passed away on Thursday, Jan. 21, 2016. William Fred Pebbles was born on May 29, 1930, to Robert Pebbles Sr. and Hazel (Elliott) McNeil. William was known by everyone as "Bill." Bill graduated from Hot Springs County High School. While in school Bill played and excelled in football, basketball, and track. At a young age Bill began working in the oil field as a drilling rig hand. Bill "broke out with" and was trained by his brother Robert Pebbles, Jr. Bill enlisted and...
Edith Ann "Edie" Jensen, 59, died at her home in Thermopolis, Wyo., on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2016, after a long illness. Edith was born March 6, 1956, in Worland, Wyo., the daughter of John William "Jack" Gilmore and Mildred Alice (Lowe). She traveled some when young, spending school in Lander, Wyo., and graduating high school in Basin, Wyo. She later went on to get a double associates degree; one in elementary education and one in social sciences. She enjoyed reading and spending time with her... Full story
Derrek Don Craig, 44, of Rawlins, Wyo., passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 13, 2016. He was born on April 29, 1971, in Cody, Wyo., to Mildred and Harold Craig of Meeteetse, Wyo. Derrek was a 1990 graduate of Meeteetse High School. He then attended the University of Wyoming where he graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Recreation and Park Administration. While at the university he met and married Cathleen Marie Stahl in 1992. Derrek and Cathleen were blessed with their only son, Jared Allen Craig,... Full story
Virginia Reaume Dvarishkis, 95, of Meeteetse, passed away Sunday, Jan. 17, 2016, at Thermopolis Rehab and Care Center. Rosary services will be held at St. Francis Parish in Thermopolis on Thursday, Jan. 21 at 7 p.m. with Mass of Christian Burial on Friday, Jan. 22 at 10:30 a.m. Ballard Funeral Home has handled the cremation services.... Full story
Donald (Hawk) Hawkins, 83, passed away Saturday, Jan. 9, 2016, surrounded by his family at his home in Thermopolis after a decade of declining health. He was born Nov. 12, 1932, in Trenton, Neb. to Ross and Josephine (Berger) Hawkins. Following graduation from there, Hawk served his country in the U.S. Air Force from 1952-1956 and was discharged from the Air Force Reserve in 1959.. He worked for a short period of time for Western Electric before moving to Thermopolis in 1958 where he spent the rest of his career working as a central office...
Ruth Evelyn Quadro, 90, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2015, at her daughter’s residence in Hot Springs County where she and her husband have resided the past few years. Born Jan. 24, 1925, in Bradley, Calif., she was one of nine children born to Joseph Oscar and Ruth (Spencer) Gale. Orphaned at the age of 3, she was taken by an uncle to Arizona and later lived with her sisters in California. Evelyn attended school in Arizona and California, later acquiring her GED and a year of college. On Oct. 28, 1940, she married Elmer Richard Quadro in R...
Thelma Margaret Bryant, 86, of Flagstaff, Ariz. (formerly of Thermopolis) passed away peacefully on the evening of December 27, 2015, after a lengthy illness. Thelma was born November 13, 1929, in Crosby, Wyo., to Frank A. Cabre and Maggie Barham Cabre. Her siblings include Henry Cabre, Lucy Cabre Nichols, Lloyd Cabre and half brother Al Cunningham. Thelma married Christopher Cleveland (Steve) Hall in August 1944. Two children were born to this union, Cheryl Hall Kennedy Pitts and Mark Hall....
Ruth Evelyn Quadro, 90, died Monday, Dec. 29, in Thermopolis. Funeral services are pending for Monday, Jan. 4, 2016 at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints....
Henrietta Muller, 83, passed away Sunday, Dec. 20, 2015, at Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital in Thermopolis. Born October 12, 1932, in Agate, Neb., she was the daughter of Henry and Grace Lampman. The family later moved to Torrington. She married Keith Henry in Torrington and the couple later moved to Dubois, Wyo., where they owned and operated a motel. They later divorced after 32 years. On March 20, 1983, she married Clifton Muller in Powell, Wyo. They lived throughout Wyoming while Cliff...
Natalya Bowen, 33, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 9, 2015, in Wellington, Colo. Her daughter-to-be Serenity Lynne Bowen accompanied her in passing. Natalya was a born on November 25, 1982, in Aurora, Colo. to parents Mark and Laurie Weisgerber. She graduated valedictorian from Arvada High School in 2001 and Colorado State University in 2004 with a bachelor's degree in history. She continued her life at CSU in Fort Collins as an employee where she was employed for 11 years and received...
Skipper Dwayne Shipp, 58, passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2015, at Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital in Thermopolis following a long battle with cancer. Born May 28, 1957, in Lubbock, Texas, he was the son of Wayne and Dorothy (McDougal) Shipp. In 1975 he graduated from Columbia River High School in Vancouver, Wash. Following high school, he and his brother, Steve, started a successful nursery and landscape business in Ridgefield, Wash., which Skip managed until 1993. During that time he married Patti Fell and the couple raised three...
Ruth Ann Hall, 76, passed away on Sunday, December 13, 2015, at Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital in Thermopolis. Born December 4, 1939, she had just celebrated her 76th birthday. The daughter of Nelson and Lillian (Sawyer) Noel, she was born in Oswego, N. Y. In 1991 she moved to Thermopolis from California. She was employed as a Community Living Trainer at Big Horn Enterprises for 20 years until retirement. Ruth enjoyed crossword puzzles, game shows and the mountains. She loved spending time with her family. She is survived by her...
Bruce Robinson, 72, passed away on November 18, 2015. Bruce was a disabled Veteran. He owned Robinson Cares in the community for years. A true friend to many, his hobbies were gardening, helping people and he was a great chef. He was a resident of Thermopolis for 42 years and loved living in the community. Bruce is survived by his wife Amy; children April (Colby) and Jonathan, all of Casper; sisters, Jane of Escalon and Patricia of Antioch; nephews, Bruce (Sue) and Steve (Jill) both of Calif.; a...
Elden Leroy Lawyer, 57, passed away at Central Wyoming Hospice in Casper, Wyo. on November 29, 2015. Elden was born December 29, 1957, in Rocky Ford, Colo. to John Henry and Ramel Mae Sorensen Lawyer. On September 22, 1979, he married Becky Jean Blakesley in Thermopolis, Wyo. Elden was a mechanic at UPS. He loved to spend his free time with family and friends, traveling and being outdoors. He enjoyed water sports, camping, and motorcycles. He is survived by wife Becky Lawyer of Casper, Wyo.;...
Glenda A. Ramsey, 61, succumbed to cancer Saturday, December 5, 2015, at 9:00 p.m. She fought valiantly to the end. When her Master called, she closed her eyes and went home. Glenda was born in Billings, Mont. on March 16, 1954. She attended public schools there and graduated from Billings Senior High School in 1972. She served as a short-term missionary in both Honduras and in Guatemala. She graduated from Montana Institute of the Bible with an Associate's Degree in 1976. During that time she m...
Daphine Huckman, 95, passed away peacefully on November 22, 2015, at her residence, in the Wyoming Pioneer Home. Born April 13, 1920, in Frost, Texas, she was the daughter of Jesse and Linnie (Cagle) Cleveland. She grew up helping support her family by picking cotton during the Great Depression. In 1939, she graduated from high school in Dawson, Texas. She married John A. Huckman, Sr. in 1941. To this union was born five children whom she loved unconditionally. After the death of her husband in...
Glenna Wood Tippets, 100, died November 27, 2015, at Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital in Thermopolis. Glenna Wood was born on August 31, 1915, in Hurricane, Washington County, Utah to Orin Wood and Harriet Flanigan. She was the third child and only daughter born to this union. Her mother died during childbirth with a ruptured appendix when Glenna was 2 years old. Her father Orin was killed in a horseback accident when she was 8. She and her brothers were raised by Anna Jennings, their...
Robert W. "Bob" Birch, 83, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 13, 2015, at the Quarry in Vancouver, Wash. Bob was born in Worland, Wyo., on July 18, 1932, to Thomas L. and Pearl Schlosser Birch, the youngest of seven children. His father was a farmer and his mother was a teacher. The Birch family moved to Lucerne where Bob completed grade school. He graduated from Hot Springs County High School in Thermopolis in 1949 and was Valedictorian of his graduating class. Bob received his M.S....
Ruby McQueen Whitaker Bucher, 88, lifetime pioneer resident of Wyoming, passed away November 20, 2015, in Thermopolis. Ruby was born January 3, 1927, on the Henry Freudenthal ranch on Owl Creek, daughter of Dub McQueen (1902-1955) and Lillian Freudenthal McQueen (1904-2004). She was delivered by grandmother Jeanetta McGraugh Freudenthal. Ruby was raised on the McGirr place on Cottonwood Creek, formally the Camp place. Dub McQueen's homestead was one mile or so west of the McGirr place. Ruby...
Daphine Huckman, 95, passed away Sunday, November 22, 2015, at the Wyoming Pioneer Home. Mortimore Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Memorial services are pending and a full obituary will be available in next week’s Independent Record....
William John “Bill” Metzger, 84, passed away Saturday, November 21, 2015, in Thermopolis after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. Born January 21, 1931, in Newark, N. J., he was the son of William and May (Hall) Metzger. After graduating from high school he worked with his father as a carpenter. He then became a police officer in Hillside, N.J., serving until retirement in 1981. He married Adelle C. Senker in Hillside, N.J. and the couple was married 44 years until her death in 2006. Moving to Carpenter, Wyo. he was employed as a schoo...
Gavin Isaiah Jacobsen, 12, passed away on November 14, 2015 in a tragic accident in Thermopolis. Gavin was born on December 5, 2002, in Casper, Wyo., to Michelle Jacobsen. He attended school in Casper through 4th grade at which point he and his family moved to Thermopolis. Gavin was a dynamic young man and phenomenal big brother to six-year-old Aiden. He enjoyed listening to music, playing video games, and most of all spending time with his little brother Aiden. Gavin was an absolute momma's boy...
Elva Charlene Jolley Bales, 80, of Lander, Wyo., passed away peacefully November 10, 2015, at Sage West Hospital after four years of declining health. Charlene was born February 28, 1935, in Kane, Wyo., the daughter of Burl and Elva (Workman) Bonar. Educated in Lovell, Wyo., she met her first husband, Merrill Jolley in 1952. From this marriage three children were born: Merrill, Debra and Glenna. After the passing of Merrill, Charlene married Thomas Allan Bales on October 9, 1961, in Casper, Wyo. Of this union there were four children: Shelley,...
