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Shirley Jean Snyder, 77, of Greybull, Wyo., passed away Friday, May 17, 2019. Born July 25, 1941, in Thermopolis, Wyo., she was the daughter of Alba and Dorothy (Skinner) Wood. She grew up in Thermopolis and Lucerne. On December 14, 1956, she married William Roy (Bill) Enis and this union brought forth four children, Gary, Debbie, Patty Jo and Mical. The couple later divorced. She married Lee B. Snyder, November 12, 1989, and became a mother to Lee's boys, Mike, Mitch and Mark Snyder. Shirley... Full story
Memorial services for Annette Renee Arey, 39, will be Tuesday, May 28 at 11 a.m. at Mortimore Funeral Home. The Reverend Joe Galligan of Holy Trinity Church will officiate. Arey died suddenly May 20, 2019, as the result of an auto accident. A full obituary will appear in next week’s Thermopolis Independent Record.... Full story
Dr. Howard Todd Willson, 84, passed away peacefully May 8, 2019, at Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital in Thermopolis. Born December 3, 1934, in Spring Lake, Fla., he was the son of Edwin C. and Blanche H. (Downs) Willson. The son of a preacher, Howard's early years were shaped by the depression and WWII which saw his father enlist as a Chaplain in the Army. Howard attended the Florida State University, then joined the Air Force as a commissioned officer and became a father as well. After his... Full story
Gail (Ivie) Snooks, 64 years old, passed away on April 30, 2019, with her loving husband by her side. Her husband was her biggest love and enjoyed doing anything and everything with him. Gail was born June 25, 1954, in Provo, Utah, to Shirley May (McDonald) and Carlyle B. Ivie. Gail was the 4th of seven children. She grew up in Rawlins, Wyo., and moved to Thermopolis in 1969. Gail met her future husband in 1970 at the A&W in Thermopolis and they were married April 25, 1972. She graduated from... Full story
Gertrude E. "Trudy" Olson, 86, passed away Sunday, May 12, 2019, in Basin, Wyo. Firstborn of Walter and Mildred (Peavler) Lowe, Trudy was born October 28, 1932, in Deaver, Wyo. In 1951 she married William "Bud" Vazanko and to this union two daughters were born. The couple later divorced. In 1970 she married Carl Olson in Waukesha, Wis. The couple moved to Thermopolis in 1981 where Trudy was employed as a Respiratory Therapist at Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital. Retiring in 1990, she worked... Full story
Raymond William "Monk" DeVries Jr. passed away Friday, May 3, 2019, at Riverstone Hospice in Billings, Mont. Born November 27, 1967, in Cody, Wyo., he was one of three children of Raymond Sr. and Cynthia (Everett) DeVries. In 1971 the family moved to Thermopolis, Wyo., where Monk attended school, graduating in 1986. He attended Casper College graduating with a Diesel Mechanic certificate. His love for the trucking industry brought him back to Thermopolis where he worked in the family owned R&C... Full story
Sharon Marie Hansen Stender, age 71, of Colfax Wis., passed away on May 1, 2019, after a 12-year battle with cancer. Born in Henry, S.D., to Harold and Jeanette Hansen, Sharon was destined to be a educator and a lifelong learner. Sharon began her education journey as the top student in her elementary class of one. Fearing no challenge, Sharon went on to become valedictorian of her graduating class at Henry High School in 1965. Sharon completed her Undergraduate work at Northern State University... Full story
Dr. Robert Rogers Kelso, 87, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2019. Born September 10, 1931, in Rock Springs, Wyo., Dr. Robert Rogers Kelso, grew up in Wyoming and spent the better part of his life in the state. He attended Whitman University in Walla Walla, Wash., for his Bachelor's degree, completed in 1953. He returned to Wyoming as a social worker in Uinta County and it was during this time that he met Janine Hoagland, whom he married in 1965. Bob and Janine moved to Laramie where he... Full story
James "Jim" Buckner, 63, of Wink, Texas, passed on April 22, 2019, after a short illness with cancer. Jim was born September 25, 1955, to Jimmy and Lola Buckner in Hyannis, Neb. He loved his family, the rodeo, driving trucks, his dogs and most of all God. He is survived by his wife, Pam Buckner of Wink, Texas; son, Dirk (Cassie) Buckner of Paducah, Texas; granddaughters, Ava and Alivia; step-son, Shaun Powell of Amarillo, Texas; step-daughter, Brandy (Delbert) Ellis of Wink, Texas; grandsons,... Full story
Kathleen Dolores "Kathy" Ketcham, 88, passed away Sunday, April 21, 2019, at South Big Horn County Hospital after a short illness. Born February 11, 1931, in Sheridan, Wyo., she was the daughter of Fred and Neta (Tulp) Sperl. After graduation from Ranchester High School she married Darrell Ketcham July 23, 1949, in Hardin, Mont. Living in San Diego, Calif., while her husband was stationed in the Navy, the couple returned to Wyoming living in several communities while her husband was with the... Full story
Carol Ann Gothard Barclift passed away April 12, 2019, in Lake Havasu City, Ariz. due to complications of cancer. Carol was the daughter of Richard (Dick) Gothard and Clara Fox Gothard Rankine. She was born October 31, 1949, In San Pedro, Calif., and attended school in Thermopolis, graduating from Hot Springs County High School in 1968. She also graduated from Eastern Montana College of Billings. Most of her career she was a secretary in Hawaii, Silicon Valley, Calif., and Lake Havasu City,... Full story
Delbert LeGrande Lamoreaux, 80, passed away at his home April 11, 2019, in Hot Springs County, Wyoming, after a lengthy illness. Born August 24, 1938, in Salt Lake City, Utah, he was one of three children of Brooklyn and Laurel (Young) Lamoreaux. He served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in the New England/Boston area. Delbert attended the University of Utah receiving his Engineering Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science,... Full story
Shirley Ann Morgan, 82, passed away April 5, 2019, at the Worland Rehabilitation and Health Care Center after a battle with cancer. Born November 8, 1936, in Sadsbury Township, Pennsylvania, she was the daughter of Lewis and Elizabeth (Maxwell) McGuire. On September 26, 1953, she married the love of her life, Milton Carleton Morgan in Lordsburg, N.M. Due to the nature of Mel's work, the couple lived in numerous cities throughout the US. In 1966 Shirley attended College of Great Falls and... Full story
Evelyn Ray, 92, passed away on April 10, 2019, with her husband Don by her side. Evelyn was born May 16, 1926, in Johnson, Minn., to Lawrence and Tillie Satterthwait. She eventually made her way to Casper, Wyo., and met Donald Ray in 1943, who was in the Army Air Corps at that time. They later married in 1946 and spent the next 52 years together residing in Thermopolis and Cody, Wyo. In 1998, Don and Evelyn moved to Arizona and resided in Glendale and then Sun City. She is survived by her husband, Don, of 73 years; and numerous nieces and... Full story
Joyce Ann Lovercheck Kelley, 79, passed away April 2, 2019, at Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital in Thermopolis after a six year battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Born November 27, 1939, in Lovell, Wyo., she was the daughter of Corrie E. and Norma (Richards) Lovercheck. After graduating from Powell High School she attended Northwest Community College. On August 7, 1957, she married Michael Francis Kelley in Powell, Wyo. Joyce was a teacher's aide in Basin, Wyo., then became a secretary for Cumm... Full story
JoAnna Thomas, 73, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2019, at her residence in Conway Springs, Kan. JoAnna was born July 25, 1945, at Cedar Falls, Iowa, to George and Ruth (Williamson) Atchison. She spent her early childhood in Iowa before moving with her family to San Bernardino, County California at the age of 10. She attended school in Fontana, Calif., and graduated from High School in 1963. JoAnna later married David Kopack on October 15, 1993, at Dayton, Nev. They moved to Conway Springs in 1995. David died October 6, 1997. JoAnna married... Full story
Kable John Schroeder, 17, passed away March 19, 2019, in a tragic accident at milepost 128 on US 20 south of Thermopolis, Wyo. He was born April 6, 2001, son of Mark Henry and Nicole Artis Davis Schroeder. He was engaged to Chandra Taylor. Kable's interests included fishing, camping, videogames, skateboarding, electronics and computers. He had a smile that could outshine the moon and stars, the prettiest of blue eyes bluer than the ocean, beautiful blond hair, was very handsome and had an... Full story
John Whorton Gardner, Jr., 76, passed away on April 5, 2019. John was born in Wichita, Kan., on March 29, 1943, to John W. Gardner Sr. And Margot Katz Gardner. He grew up in Casper, Wyo., the oldest of four siblings. He served his country from 1957 to 1961 in the United States Navy. Here he discovered his love for the sport of boxing and even became a lightweight golden glove boxer. Sometime after his discharge, John met Shirley Kaye Varilek at a dance in Casper. The couple was married on... Full story
Shirley Ann Morgan, 82, passed away April 5, 2019 in Worland at the Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. Memorial services will be Thursday, April 18, at the First Baptist Church. Time had not been determined at press time. Mortimore Funeral Home is assisting the family.... Full story
Jesse Blane Deacon, 56, passed away March 27, 2019, at his residence in Kirby, Wyo. Born March 26, 1963, in Phoenix, Ariz., he was the son of Walter "Buck" and Anne (Hunt) Deacon. He graduated from high school in Wickenburg, Ariz. For most of his life he was a Master Engraver for Montana Silversmiths and was known for his design creations. He was a member of Jehovah Witnesses. He enjoyed hunting and photography. His favorite subjects were wildlife and his spouse. In 2011 Jesse married Tara Lynn... Full story
Betty Lori Long, 60, passed away March 31, 2019, at the Thermopolis Rehabilitation and Care Center after a two year battle with cancer. Born April 27, 1958, in Long Beach, Calif., she was the daughter of John and Betty (Johnson) Rickman. In 1965 the family moved to Thermopolis where Betty graduated from high school in 1976. She attended Northwest Community College in Powell, Wyo., and received her LPN nursing degree in 1989. Betty had a passion for writing. She wrote many extraordinary stories... Full story
Berneita Grace Smith passed away Sunday, March 25, 2019, in Spanish Fork, Utah. She was born March 8, 1921, in Lewistown, Mont., the daughter of Almon Aaron and Frances (Pinkley) Trapp. She lived on a farm south of Grass Range, Mont., and attended country grade school and high school in Grass Range, graduating in 1937.Bernita attended Billings Polytechnic and Business College from 1939-1942. She enlisted in Women's Reserve U.S. Navy (WAVES) March 17, 1944, attending Boot Camp at Hunter College,... Full story
Joyce Ann (Lovercheck) Kelley, born November 27, 1939, passed into eternity to be with her Lord and Saviour, on April 2, 2019, after a lingering illness. Memorial services will be held at First Baptist Church on Saturday, April 6, at 11 a.m. A complete obituary will be in next weeks Independent Record.... Full story
Jack C. Sheldon, 72, passed away suddenly March 19, 2019, in Arizona City, Ariz. Born July 5, 1946 in Riverton, Wyo., he was the 12th child of 13 born to Horace and Harriet (Jones) Sheldon. Following high school, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he learned the art of making power, being trained in the engine room. The training and knowledge served him well as he went on the spend the next 40 years in hydro-electric power plants in many various roles. He was proud of being part of the start-up... Full story
Gary Apland, 57, passed away on March 15, 2019, in Gillette, Wyo., surrounded by his family. He was born on August 8, 1961, to Alvin and Myrona Apland in Worland, Wyo. He was the middle child of three children. He grew up in Ten Sleep and Thermopolis, Wyo., graduating in 1980 from Hot Springs County High School. He worked for Reda Pump in Thermopolis, Clay’s Pump Service in Powell, Wyo., then Reda Pump and Wyoming Pipe and Tool in Casper, Wyo., as a pump service technician. He later returned to Thermopolis to take care of his mother. He was a...
