Gertrude Trudy Brown passed away on December 17, 2013. She was 92 years old. The last seven years of her life she resided with her family at 280 Dillon Drive in Lander, Wyoming. According to her wishes a private family memorial will be held. Cremation has taken place. Trudy’s cremated remains will be inurned next to her mother’s grave at Mount Hope Cemetery in Lander.
Trudy was born on November 19, 1921 in St. George Utah. She was the daughter of Phillip D. Beavers and Edythe S. (Anderson) Beavers. She spent her early years at the family ranch near Challis, Idaho. The family later moved to Lander. Trudy graduated from high school in Lander. After graduation she moved to California. During World War II she moved to Ogden, Utah where she worked at the Ogden arsenal. At this time she met and married Walter Brown. They had one son, Ridge Brown. The couple later divorced.
After the war Trudy moved to Shoshoni, Wyoming where she worked at the family owned motel and cafe. In 1962 she moved back to Lander. She worked at the First National Bank and later worked for and retired with the City of Lander. After her retirement she moved to the family cabin at South Pass City, Wyoming. Trudy enjoyed rock hunting, sewing, reading, baking, and fishing. She also enjoyed visiting with her family and friends. She operated a gift shop at South Pass City for several years. She was also active in real estate development projects.
Trudy was a kind and compassionate person. She was always busy taking care of her pet dogs. Trudy was a loyal and trusted daughter, mother, and friend.
She was preceded in death by her mother, father, sister and brother.
Survivors include her son Ridge Brown, daughter -in- law Paula Whiteplume, several nephews, numerous extended family members and many loyal family friends.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Hudson’s Funeral Home of Lander. Memorials may be given to Lander Senior Center 205 South 10th in Lander, Wyoming or the Lander Pet Connection P.O. Box 854 Lander, Wyoming 82520. – See more at: http://www.hudsonsfuneralhome.com/obituary/Gertrude-Marie-Trudy-Brown/Lander-WY/1323541#sthash.ty5vfiko.dpuf

Eleanor “Ellie” Lindell, 74, of Riverton, died at her home on Tuesday, December 17, 2013. As were her wishes, cremation has taken place and no services will be held.

Eleanor Anne Knight was born on July 8, 1939 in Bath, Maine, to Maurice Jewett and Eleanor Lorraine (McAllister) Knight. She spent her school years in Maine.

On October 25, 1958, she married Emil C. Lindell at the Carliss Street Baptist Church in
Bath, Maine. Together they raised two children, Charles and Lorraine.

The family lived in Pacheco, CA, Longmont, CO, and East Helena MT before moving to Riverton, WY in 2004. She was a stay at home mother and homemaker. She was also a member of the Eastern Star and Daughters of the Nile.

Her family said that she enjoyed tole painting, rock hunting, camping, traveling and reading.

She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Emil C. Lindell of Riverton; her son, Charles E. (Penny) Lindell of Rock Springs, WY; her daughter, Lorraine M. (Steven) Jacobs of Rock Springs, WY;; her grandchildren, Tracy (Clint) Stowers of Bessemen, AL, Becky Peruti of Arvada, CO, Rodrick Jacobs of Brighton, CO, and Kenneth Lindell of Rock Springs, WY; and her great grandchildren, Aaron Stowers, Joshua Stowers, Sara Stowers, and Cailynne Peruti.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Maurice and Eleanor Knight, her brothers, Maurice Knight and Paul Knight, her grandparents, and numerous aunts and uncles.

Memorials may be made to Amedysis Hospice in care of Davis Funeral Home, 2203 West Main Street, Riverton, WY 82501.

On-line condolences for the family may be made at www.TheDavisFuneralHome.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Davis Funeral Home.

Long time Fremont County resident Dr. Ralph Edward Hopkins, 71, beloved husband of Janice Lee (Croley) Hopkins, passed from this life on December 18th, 2013, at his home.

Dr. Hopkins was the oldest of four children born to Edward and Dorothy (Lovings) Hopkins, and he was born on February18th, 1942, in Gary, Indiana. He spent most of his childhood in Lily, Kentucky, until he moved with his family to Williamsburg, Kentucky, where he graduated high school in 1959.

It was in Williamsburg where he met Janice Lee Croley, the love of his life, and they dated throughout high school and college, being married on June 16th, 1963.

Dr. Hopkins attended Cumberland College in Williamsburg for two years, working his way through school as, among other jobs, a dishwasher. He then attended the University of Kentucky, earning an undergraduate degree in 1963 and a medical degree in 1967.

He served during the Viet Nam conflict as a surgeon on the U.S.S. Ogden, quickly earning the rank of Lieutenant Commander, from July of 1968 through July of 1970.

Dr. Hopkins interned and served a residency in general surgery at the University of Kentucky Hospital and earned his specialty degree by serving as a resident in urology in Denver General Hospital under his great friend and mentor, the late Dr. Ben Eiseman. Dr. Hopkins moved his family to Lander, Wyoming in 1974 and opened a practice in urology, which thrived until his retirement in 2009. Dr. Hopkins was also trained and certified in emergency surgery and touched thousands of lives all across the state, and even the nation, during his medical career in Wyoming.

Dr. Hopkins loved the outdoors and loved to hike, fish, hunt, and ride four wheelers and snow mobiles. He took up golf in his later years and like all golfers around the world was continually frustrated at his inability to master the sport.

Dr. Hopkins and long time assistant and closest friend, the late Kay Christensen, began the Jackson Hole Urological Seminar in 1979, which became one of the premier urological conferences in the world, drawing urologist from all over the planet. He was a member of the American Urological Association, receiving its highest honor, a Presidential Citation Award, in 2003 for his service to the profession and his organization of the Jackson Hole Urological Seminar.

He lived for his family, got his greatest joy out of playing with his grandchildren; constantly playing jokes on and with them, starting the infamous Hopkins water fights, and lived to practice medicine.

Dr. Hopkins is survived by his wife, Janice, his mother, Dorothy Hopkins Cassidy, of Corbin, Kentucky, and his children Collin C. Hopkins, of Riverton and Bronwyn Hopkins Taylor and her husband Gordon, of Buffalo, Wyoming. He is also survived by seven grandchildren: Nicholas Ryan Hopkins fiance, Murphy Fennell), of Tyler, Texas, Collin Chad Hopkins of Riverton, Tayler Lee Hopkins, Brianna Hopkins Taylor, Hannah Hopkins Taylor, Colson Hopkins Taylor and Tessa Hopkins Taylor, and his three siblings, Deanna (Hopkins) Lawson and her husband Bill, Michael “Mickey” Hopkins and his wife Barbara, and Lynn (Hopkins) Wampler and her husband, Floyd.

He was preceded in death by his father.

There will be a viewing and visitation on Friday, December 20th, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Davis Funeral Home, followed by a casual celebration and remembrance of his life on Saturday, December 21st, at 1:00 p.m., also at Davis Funeral Home. There will be a reception following the service, from 2:00 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Riverton Country Club.

Lander resident Sammey Dale Lewis died at his home Saturday morning December 14, 2013 at the age of 75. A memorial service will be held at Hudson’s Funeral Home, Chapel of Hope, in Lander, Wyoming at 2:00 pm on Friday December 27, 2013. A carry-in gathering will be held following the service at the Elks Lodge: 492 Lincoln Street, Lander, WY.

Sammey Dale Lewis was born in Clinton, OK to Edith Mae (Knight) and Samuel H. Lewis Jr. He moved with his family to Ceres, CA in 1944. After graduating from Ceres High School in 1957, Sammey went to work for The Defense Logistics Agency in Tracy, CA, during which time he took a leave of absence to serve in the US Army. After being Honorably Discharged from the service Sammey returned to work for The Defense depot until he retired in 1993, after 33 years of service.

Sammey was an avid hunter and fisherman and loved to travel with his wife Darlene and their grandchildren. They traveled extensively before settling in Lander in 1995 to live out Sammey’s dream of hunting, fishing and living in Wyoming.

Sammey is survived by Darlene, his wife of 35 years; his Daughters, Karen Lewis of Lander, WY, Beth Bentley (Bill) of Kingsport, TN, Shelley Stevenson (Jim) of Lander, WY, Amy Nichols (Tim) of Lander, WY, and his Son, Dale Lewis (Jennette) of Lander, WY. 10 Grandchildren, Gary Tyler, Brandon Van Heeringen (Amanda), Jessica Nichols, James Stevenson, Hannah Callahan (Chris), Timmy Nichols, Bailey Lewis, Jacob Nichols, Eli Bentley and Xavier Stover. 7 Great Grandchildren, Daren Whelan, Emily Tyler, Sam Tyler, Katy Van Heeringen, Jacob Van Heeringen, Jaiden Callahan, and Levi Garrett. His Brother John H. Lewis (Betty) of Reno, NV and numerous other beloved family and friends.

Sammey was preceded in death by his parents and his sister Valora Jean Bezanson.

On-line guest book: www.HudsonsFuneralHome.com. 307-332-2221. – See more at: http://www.hudsonsfuneralhome.com/obituary/Sammey-Dale-Lewis/Lander-WY/1323534#sthash.olEPvx47.dpuf

Cheryl “Jabaar” Eagle, 32, of Arapahoe, died on Wednesday, December 18, 2013, at the Casper Medical Center. A rosary will be held on Sunday, December 22, 2013, at 7:00 pm at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church with a wake to follow at Great Plains Hall. A funeral mass will be held on Monday, December 23, 2013, at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church at 10:00 am, Father Phil Wagner will officiate. Burial will be at the Arapaho Catholic Cemetery.

Cheryl Lynn LittleThunder was born on November 4, 1981 in Riverton, WY to George and Mellisa Candace (SunRhoads) LittleThunder.

She was of the Catholic faith and also a member of the Native American Church.

She married Dale Darelle Thomas Eagle, Sr, he precedes her in death.

She lived on the Wind River Reservation all of her life except for one year when she lived in Green Bay, Wisconsin. She attended Arapahoe School, Wyoming Indian, and Riverton High School.

She played basketball, volleyball, and cards. She enjoyed drawing, writing letters and poems, doing crossword puzzles, driving around, going to the casino. She liked to listen to music and watch movies with her family. She also enjoyed telling stories to her children.

She was a homemaker most of her live but she did work in a cheese and meat packing place in Green Bay while she lived there.

She is survived by her parents, George and Mellisa LittleThunder; her sons, Dale Darelle Thomas Eagle, Jr., Memphis Ziggy Eagle, Dale Darelle Thomas, III, and Gabreil Oldman; her daughters, Brandi Janelle Fawn LittleThunder, Moleni Kandace Kary Eagle, Emerald Lynn Eagle, Alliyah Faith Eagle, and Donelle Lee Eagle; her grandparents, Merle Lopez BigMedicine, Thomas Y’Barrea Sr., Ida Mae Monroe, Wesley Monroe, Claude Duran Sr., Micheal Gabriel Duran, and Lorriene Duran; her uncles, Shane Duran, Linden Toby LittleThunder, Sr., Dames Joseph SunRhoades, Eric Underwood, Tomas Y’Barra, Claudio Duran, Norman Y”Barra, Shado Duran, Lamar Duran, Micheal Lee Duran, Jude Jenkins, Sr., Jerome (Jerry) C’Hair, Roy Reighnier, Gaylen LittleShield, Archie BigMedicine, Horace BigMedicine, Hiram BigMedicine, Merlin LittleThunder, Chuck Boogy LameBear, Clifford LameBear, and James Pingree; her aunts, Reva Kory SunRhodes, Mary Ellen Pingree, Julia C’Hair LittleThunder, Mary LameBear, June LameBear, Emma J LameBear, Linda Armour, Caroline Tyler, Vianna Behan, Erin Duran, Tneda Monroe, Shaunna LittleShield, and Julie LittleThunder; her brothers, Raymond LittleThunder, George LittleThunder, III, Thunder Sky LittleThunder, Sr., Cliffton LittleThunder, Joseph Jude Jenkins, Sr., Ronald Blaise Jenkins, Damon James SunRhodes, Robert Behan, Rikky Behan, Rueben Behan, Norman C’Hair, Melvin Dale Brown, Jr., Linden Toby LittleThunder, Jr., Ebenezer LittleThunder, Virgil Behan, Matthew Behan, Tyler Behan, Dana Eagle, Franklin Tail, Shane Duran, Ronald Monroe, Willow Pingree, Morrey SunRhodes, Jr., Wolf Elkins Duran, Craig Oldman, Craig Monroe, Doug BigMedicine, Stephon BigMedicine, and Niyo LittleThunder; her sisters, Estelle Ida LittleThunder, Adelia Jenkins, Kelly Jenkins, Delight SunRhodes, Loretta SunRhodes, Ronda Ben, Robin Behan, Kristina Behan, Whitney SunRhodes, Yolanda LittleThunder, April LittleThunder, Georgetta LittleThunder, Angela LittleThunder, Tiffany SunRhodes, Delain SunRhodes, Delight Hope Brown, Michelle Brown, Micheala Duran, Trishana Monroe, Beatrice Monroe, Camillia Monroe, Lacey SunRhodes, Marne Jamarillo, Odetta Oldman, Kristen Behan, Shyne LittleShield, Leandra LittleThunder, and Caroline White LittleThunder.

She was preceded in death by Dale Darcelle Thomas Eagle, Sr., Dwight Moody Spoonhunter, Thunder Sky LittleThunder, Jr., War Dind Kay Spoonhunter, Donna Jenkins, Estelle SunRhodes, Dwight Moody SunRhodes, Clifford Ray Duran, Kimberly Duran, Marshall Grant Duran, Jane Duran, Clarinda Brown, Ronald James Behan, Alberta Duran, Marlene SunRhodes, Kincaid Duran, Joyce Duran, Keller Duran, Merle LittleThunder, Roark George LittleThunder, George LittleThunder, Connie LittleThunder, Amber LittleThunder, Almeda Monroe, Lorriane Monroe, Cinty Ute, and Shawn Durgin

Harry H. Fegler, 90, beloved Father, Grandfather and Uncle, lost a very courageous fight with cancer on December 15, 2013. He passed at home in his favorite chair surrounded by his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Harry was born September 30, 1923 in Bayard, Nebraska to Pete and Molly (Keller) Fegler. He was one of twelve children. Cremation has taken place.

Memorial services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 28, 2013, at Trinity Lutheran Church in Riverton. Pastor Vernon Boehlke will officiate with inurnment following at Mountain View Cemetery. A memorial dinner will immediately follow at the fellowship hall of Trinity Lutheran Church.

Harry Fegler spent his growing up years on the family farm in Minatare, Nebraska, northeast of Scottsbluff. As a young man, he enjoyed going to dances with close friends at Lost Park, the Mitchell Fairgrounds, and the Lyman Hall and VFW in Gering. It was at a wedding dance that he met the love of his life, Irene Reichert.

Harry and Irene married on May 2, 1944. They first farmed in Nebraska on the Fegler family farm, but moved to Wyoming in 1945 where Harry worked on his cousin’s farm growing potatoes, sugar beets and beans. In 1946, they ventured out and rented their own land. By 1950 they were able to purchase the materials to build their own farmhouse on a 40-acre home site on 17-Mile Road in upper Arapahoe. Harry and Irene remained in the farmhouse until they retired from farming and moved to Riverton in the fall of 1976.

Harry carried his love for farming into retirement as he enjoyed planting and harvesting a big garden each year. Being the generous man he was, he gave away flats of vine-ripened, red tomatoes as well as other produce. Harry and Irene’s love for flowers was evident all around the perimeter of their house, but he was especially proud of his geraniums, some of which are over 25 years old. Harry and Irene won the “Yard of the Month” award several times over the years, not only for their beautiful flowers but for Harry’s green, healthy lawn which always looked freshly manicured.

Harry enjoyed traveling with Irene in their motor home, enjoying winters in California with Irene’s sisters and summers fishing at Boysen, as well as camping at Worthen Meadows with friends and family. His favorite season was spring when he was always eager to get his garden seeds germinated and growing in the house before transplanting to the garden outside.

Family was a big part of Harry’s life. He enjoyed spending time with everyone, and was very special to his grandchildren and great grandchildren. He responded immediately to any distress call he received whether it was to rescue a vehicle that wouldn’t start, or to fix a tool or appliance. He gave generously of his time and talent in fixing anything that was broken, whether it was for family, friends, or people he didn’t even know. He modified anything that already worked to make it work better. His home inventions are evident all throughout his home and yard.

Harry is survived by Sons Harlan (and wife, Peggy) of Arapahoe, and Steve (and wife, Jeanna) north of Riverton; Daughters, Sandy (and husband, Eric) Martinez, west of Riverton, and Debbie Lucas, of Riverton; Grandchildren Thayne, Daryne (and wife, Kristi), Scot (and wife, Teffany) Fegler, Suzie (and husband, Travis) Koehn, Karri (and husband, Billy) Brost, Misty (and husband, Tony) Larvie, Robyn Lucas, Cory Lucas, Jamie Fegler and Donald Grosch; Great Grandchildren Macey, KayLee, Camey, Blake, Tye and McAye Fegler, Kaitlin and Rylan Koehn, Brett and Jared Lucas, Lance, Zac and Caleb Larvie, Braden and Kamryn Brost; Step Great Grandchildren Lexy Brost and Mark Larvie; and numerous nieces and nephews.

Harry was preceded in death earlier this year by his wife of 68 years, Irene; his parents, and his brothers and sisters.

The family would like to extend special thanks to all the family and friends who showed their love and support during this difficult time. A special thanks to Harry’s wonderful friends, Jo Ann Ramsey, Bruce Hughes and Evelyn Kier.

Memorials may be made in the form of donations to Help for Health, 716 College View Drive, Suite B, Riverton.

Online condolences may be left at www.thedavisfuneralhome.com.

Germaine M. Wayt died in her home in Lander on December 18, 2013. She was born on January 26, 1927 to Kerry Trimmer in Kennan, Wisconsin.

She married William Wayt in 1955. Germaine relocated to Lander in 1967 with her family. She worked for and enjoyed caring for the Wyoming State Training School residents for several years. She later moved to Lorenzo, Nebraska with her husband and continued to be a caregiver in that community until her retirement. She moved back to Lander this year to be with her family. She enjoyed traveling, old movies, was an avid reader, and loved being with her family.

Germaine was preceded in death by her husband, William Wayt. She was survived by children, Wayne (Pam) Wayt of Lander, Glen Wayt of Casper, Mark Wayt of Shoshoni; siblings, Ruth (Vic) Pignatari of Wisconsin, Helen (Orville) Krings of Wisconsin, Marie Foss of Wisconsin, Butch Krell of Wisconsin; 5 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren.

Memorials may be mailed directly to: Lymphoma Society, 1311 Mamaroneck Avenue, Suite 310, White Plains, NY 10605. On-line guest book: www.HudsonsFuneralHome.com. 307-332-2221. – See more at: http://www.hudsonsfuneralhome.com/obituary/Germaine-M.-Wayt/Lander-WY/1324552#sthash.ue6HT7Op.dpuf

“We have been blessed knowing you… you place every moment of your life in the Lord’s hands… amazing faith…your positive ‘life-is-good’ attitude says volumes…you are inspirational to all…I always left a better person after spending time with you …we miss seeing your smiling face every day.” These are only a few of the comments written to Bill over the last two years.

William (Bill) Francis Liss died in his home on December 21, 2013 after a courageous battle with cancer

Bill was born January 4, 1952 to Richard and Lucille (Mroczynski) Liss in Green Bay, WI. He married Rachel Vandenplas on
August 8th, 1975 at St. Edward & Isidore Catholic Church in Green Bay, WI and 4 days later moved to Riverton, WY.

Bill worked for Lewis Oil, owned and operated Liss’ Boot & Shoe Repair and was an optician for Riverton Vision Center, until he retired in 2012. Bill loved the outdoors, especially the mountains and wildlife of Wyoming. He enjoyed riding his horses, hunting, fishing, hiking, going for drives, and polka dancing. Most of all, he loved his family and enjoyed visiting with people and making them feel special. He was a member of the Knights of Columbus and Wind River Back County Horsemen.

He is survived by his wife, Rachel, his daughters, Jennifer (Daren) Suntych of Greeley, CO, Katie (Ryan) Pastor of Rock Springs, his son, Frank of Riverton; siblings, Connie (Rich) Crites of Roanoke, VA, Barb Manske of Krakow, WI, David (Karen) and Rick of Pulaski, WI, Jim (Ginger) of LaCrosse, WI, John (Brenda) of Suring, WI, sisters-in-law, Cindy (Rod) Clark and Linda VandenPlas (Marie Stanton) of Madison, WI; grandchildren Colin Ryan, Maliya, Bohden, and Corbin Suntych, and Noah Pastor; numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his mother, father, and brother-in-law, Tim Manske.

A rosary will be held on Thursday, December 26 at 7pm at St. Margaret’s Catholic Church. A funeral mass will be at 1 pm on Friday, December 27 at St. Margaret’s Catholic Church. Memorials may be made to Abba House, St. Margaret’s School, Tough Enough for Care Cancer Fund in care of the Davis Funeral Home, 2203 West Main, Riverton, WY 82501, or the donor’s choice.

Richard Anthony Sutherland, Jr of Dubois, Wyoming passed away at the Help for Health Hospice in Riverton on December 21st. As per his wishes cremation has taken place and no services are planned.

Richard was born in Ipswich, Massachusetts on Aug. 10, 1946 to Richard A Sutherland, Sr. and Catherine (Gianakis) Sutherland. He grew up and lived in Ipswich. He also lived in Maine, Florida and Georgia – and other east coast states. In the summer of 1993, he came to Dubois on his motorcycle and never left, it was his dream to come west.

His first job in Dubois was as a cook at the Timberline Ranch – cooking was not only his “job” but also his passion, he loved to cook. He also worked as a carpenter among other things. He loved the outdoors and fishing and hunting – and Dubois was the perfect fit for all of things he loved best.

He was a member of the VFW and American Legion having served in the Navy during the Viet Nam Conflict.

On January 4, 1997 Richard married Susan (Griffith) Sanderson at the Timberline Ranch.

He is survived by his wife, Susan Sutherland; his sons, Richard Sutherland and Joseph Sutherland; his daughter, Evonne Sutherland; his stepson, Erik Sanderson; his stepdaughter, Jaime Dorsey and his eleven grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his first wife.

Memorial donations may be made to the High Country Senior Center in Dubois or to the Helping Hands Hospice in Riverton.

On-line condolences for the family may be made at www.TheDavisFuneralHome.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Davis Funeral Home.

Funeral services for Dana James Eagle, 36, who died December 22, 2013 in Riverton, Wyoming, will be held 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, December 31, 2013 at St. Stephens Catholic Church with Father Phil Wagner officiating. Interment will follow at the Arapaho Catholic Cemetery in St. Stephens. A Rosary will be recited at 7:00 p.m., Monday, December 30, 2013 at Great Plains Hall with a wake to follow.

Dana was born February 1, 1977, in Riverton, Wyoming, son of Clement Eagle, Sr. and Mary Edith Whiteman. He was raised by Aunt Leanna Sitting Eagle and Sister Josephine Sitting Eagle.

He attended school at St. Stephens.

Mr. Eagle enjoyed drawing, pow wows hanging out with relatives and friends, playing football and basketball.

Survivors include his parents, Linus Sitting Eagle, Leanna Sitting Eagle, and Reva SunRhodes; his sons, Avery Eagle, Ward Spoonhunter, Isiah Spoonhunter, and Shadow Eagle; his brothers, Clement Eagle Jr., Michael Gould Jr., Perry Gould Sr., Shawn Washington, Truman Sitting Eagle, Lincey Sitting Eagle Jr., Gerald Sitting Eagle, Francis Sitting Eagle, Leroy Sitting Eagle, Issac Sitting Eagle, Frank Sitting Eagle, Steven Eagle Jr., Sam Wilson, Jesse Monroe, Clinton Monroe Jr., and Aloysious Sitting Eagle; his sisters, Josephing Sitting Eagle, Nia Washington, Pauline Sitting Eagle, Jennifer Sitting Eagle, Jessica WhitePlume, Nellie Sitting Eagle, Sara Wilson, Medalia Sitting Eagle, Wanda Eagle, Stephanie Eagle, and Lithia Monroe; his uncles, Gerald Sitting Eagle, George H Sitting Eagle Sr., Silas Sitting Eagle, Ronald Oldman, Melvin Oldman, and Joseph Oldman Sr.; and his aunts, Dorthy Sitting Eagle, Susan Sitting Eagle, Victoria Sitting Eagle, Lucy Harris and Susan Villa.

He was preceded in death by Clement Eagle Sr.; Anthony and Odella Sitting Eagle, Joseph Sr. and Mertle Oldman, Dale Eagle Sr., George G Sitting Eagle, Lena Sitting Eagle, William Sitting Eagle, Steven Sitting Eagle Sr., Letticia Sitting Eagle, Felicia Sitting Eagle and Linda Sitting Eagle Revere.

On-line condolences for the family may be made at www.TheDavisFuneralHome.com.

Services are under the direction of Davis Funeral Home.

Moeniqa Produit, 18, of Kemmerer, WY, formally of Riverton, died on Saturday, December 28, 2013. A Prayer service will be held on Thursday, January 2, 2014, starting at 7:00 pm, at Blue Sky Hall with a Wake to follow. A funeral service will be held on Friday, January 3, 2014 at 10:00 am at Blue Sky Hall with Reverend Patricia Bergie officiating. Burial will follow at the Hudson Cemetery.

Moeniqa Diane Produit was born January 20, 1995 in Great Falls, MT to Raymond Produit Jr. and Stacy Marie Wilcox. Shortly after she was born she moved to Riverton with her parents. She attended schools in Riverton until she was 16 years old then moved to Kemmerer and lived with her father, stepmother, brother and sister. She graduated from Kemmerer High School in May 2013. She was attending the University of Wyoming with plans on becoming a Social Worker and Counselor to help young kids.

She was an enrolled member of the Northern Arapaho Tribe and her given Indian name was Biixounou, which means Eagleplume.

Her family said that she was a very loving, caring, high-spirited young woman. She loved the outdoors, shopping, basketball, cooking and learning to cook new foods. She played the piano and the flute for the school band. She also loved to help people, hangout with her friends, animals, (especially the family cat, Sunshine), and above all she loved her brother and sisters and all her family.

She is survived by her mother, Stacy Wilcox; her father, Raymond Produit, Jr.; her stepmother, Crystal Produit; her grandmother, Caroline Produit; her grandparents, Merlaine and Jesus Anchondo, Brenda and John Allen; her sisters, Serenity Produit, Adrienne Allen, Holly Allen; her brother, Michael Grimes; her aunts, Ramona Produit, Lisa Amos, and Sally Wilcox; her uncles, Virgil Amos, Robert Produit, and Rex Amos; her cousins, Jacob Boyer, Jada Boyer, Yeva Produit, Wesley Amos, Melody Hendrickson, Phillip Hendrickson, Chelsea Hendrickson, Savanna Hendrickson, Carrie Clark, Shawn Carrie Clark, Bernice Helms and numerous other cousins, aunts, and uncles.

She is preceded in death by her sister, Michelle Allen; her grandfather, Raymond Produit, Sr.; her cousins, Kay Johnson, Herschel Amos, Holly Trosper, and numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins.

On-line condolences for the family may be made at www.TheDavisFuneralHome.com.

Services are under the direction of Davis Funeral Home.

Memorial services for Beatrice W Hinkle of Riverton, Wyoming will be held at 10:00 am, Saturday, January 4, 2014 at The Davis Funeral Home with Pastor Vernon Boehlke officiating. Inurnment to follow at Mountain View Cemetery. Cremation has already taken place, as were her wishes.

Beatrice W Hinkle died Wednesday afternoon, December 25, 2013, at the Help For Health Hospice Home.

Beatrice W Hinkle was born June 19, 1927 in Midwest, Wyoming to Orion Felix and Cecil (Benedict) Rector.

She married Bill James Hinkle in Riverton on November 26, 1949. They were married for 62 years.

Bea, her parents, her two sisters, Vera and Billie, and brother, John A Rector lived at Worts Camp near Baroil, Wyoming until moving to Riverton, Wyoming. She attended grade school in Lamont, Wyoming then graduated from Rawlins High School. She worked as a telephone operator for Mountain Bell, Pioneer Drug Store, J.C. Penney’s, and as a bookkeeper for Riverton Livestock Auction and Napa Motor Parts. She loved to do anything involving her family and driving around the streets of Riverton and roads of Wyoming with Bill.

Beatrice is survived by a daughter, Sherry L Jakovac and husband, Vic, of Riverton; a son, Richard J Hinkle and wife Sheri of Riverton; five grandchildren, Dr. James Hinkle, Bridget Franks, Megan Dolcater of Riverton, Brett Jakovac of Helena, Montana, Paul Jakovac of Bozeman, Montana; great grandchildren, Morgan Hinkle, Whitlee, Madyson, Memphis and Hattie Dolcater, Brock, Halle, and Brody Hinkle all of Riverton, Wyoming, Jordan, Noah, and Rachel Jakovac of Helena, Montana; and a brother, John Rector.

She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents, her two sisters, Vera Heinrich and Billie Heinrich.

Memorial donations may be made to The Help For Health Hospice Home in care of Davis Funeral Home, 2203 West Main Street, Riverton, WY 82501.

On-line condolences for the family may be made at www.TheDavisFuneralHome.com.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Davis Funeral Home.

Eugene Gasser Jr. was born on January 11, 1926 in Riverton, Wyoming to Eugene Gasser Sr. and Clara Vock Gasser. He started school at Bar G Ranch, moved to Riverton and started second grade. He graduated from Riverton High School with the class of 1944. He played football for the Riverton Wolverines from 1942-1944 and was drafted into the Army on September 23, 1944. He landed in the Philippines where he joined the 136th Infantry and was honorably discharged on September 14, 1945.

Eugene married the love of his life, Mary Cram, on August 3, 1952. Together they raised 8 children. Gene loved and adamantly supported all of his kids. He and Mary traveled thousands of miles to football, volley and basketball games and wrestling matches. There was seldom an event in which his kids participated that he wasn’t in the stands verbally making his presence known. He worked in the oil fields and retired as an area foreman on July 6, 1986. In 2001 Gene and Mary moved to Midland, Texas to be near their family.

Eugene is survived by four sons and two daughters: Gary and Tina Gasser of Casper, WY; Daniel and Lacy Gasser of Midland; Ronald and Christe Gasser of Greenwood; Richard and Kim Gasser of Midland; Jeannie and Tim Kohn of Midland and Penney and Dave Parker of Midland. He is also survived by his siblings: Ruth and Chris Pallas, San Bruno, CA; Ralph and Judy Gasser, Riverton, WY; Jeanette and L.F. Tucker, Riverton, WY; Nellie Raymond of Riverton, WY; and many nieces and nephews. Gene is also survived by 16 grandchildren and10 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Gasser, his parents, Eugene and Clara Vock Gasser and two sons, Timothy John and Michael Eugene.

Eugene was a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church of Midland and made several good friends. He also was a life time member of the VFW.

Rosary will be held at 7:00pm on Monday, January 6, 2014 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00am on Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at St. Ann’s Catholic Church. A second rosary will be held on Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at 6:00pm at Davis Funeral Home in Riverton, WY. A service will be held at Davis Funeral Home on Thursday, January 9, 2014 at 10:00am with graveside services to follow. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Midland, 911 West Texas Avenue, Midland, TX 79701.

Online condolences may be made at www.thedavisfuneralhome.com.

Arrangements are under the directions of Davis Funeral Home of Riverton.

Former Ottawa, Canada native and late of Lander, Wyoming resident Richard Charles Ager, 60, died suddenly at his home on December 29, 2013.

Richard was born February 14, 1953 in Ottawa, Canada. After attending a graduate program in journalism at Carleton University in the early 1980′s Richard found his passion for TV journalism. He then embarked on an accelerated career path of on- air reporting and producing jobs, starting with local news reporting at the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) in Ottawa, until his immigration to the United States in 1990. His obvious skills and talents landed him in many prestigious television positions including work at WGBH Boston, The Christian Science Monitor Television Network Boston, New Hampshire Public Television and Radio and, finally, Wyoming Public Television in January of 2012.

When not working, Richard loved to travel and explore both his local areas and abroad, was a gourmand – he loved and appreciated good food, both which he made or was served, and was an avid reader and movie buff. Family and friends were also of the utmost importance to Richard and he spent much of his free time producing video keepsakes of their lives and/or wonderful visits of time spent with them.

In his immediate family he is survived by his wife of almost 30 years, Renee Meyer, also formerly of Ottawa, Canada, and his two sons Robert (18) and Reese (12). He is also survived by his beloved siblings, Donna Ager (Keith MacLellan), Sheila Ager, Andrew Ager, Patricia Binney (Ray Theriault), Richard Binney; his aunt Elizabeth Teed and brother-in-law Scott Meyer (Bernadette Fuerth). He also remained close in life to his surviving mother-in-law Linda Meyer, his cousin Andrena Teed (Nigel Rollo), his nieces and nephews James & Anna-Kate Ledbetter, Colin Theriault, Matthew, Robin & Anna Marie MacLellan, Graham , Devin , Spencer, Tate & Sabra Meyer.

He is preceded in death by his beloved parents Anna Louise Aharan and Ernest Richard Nash Ager, step father Irwin William Binney, father-in-law Robert Charles Meyer, uncle Charles Aharan, stepsister Jane Binney, and stepbrother Robert Binney.

Memorial donations may be made and payable to Lander Valley Special Olympics – an organization that has made such a positive difference in his younger son’s life – & sent to Lander Middle School, c/o Lander Valley Special Olympics or Candice Hudson, 755 Jefferson Street, Lander, WY 82520.

A Memorial Service has been arranged for 2 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 10, 2014 in the Chapel of Mount Hope, Hudson’s Funeral Home. On-line guest book: www.HudsonsFuneralHome.com – See more at: http://www.hudsonsfuneralhome.com/obituary/Richard-Charles-Ager/Lander-WY/1328427#sthash.fho37Rbo.dpuf

Bryan Jenkins, 29 of Riverton, died on Saturday, January 4, 2014 at Lander Valley Medical Center. A rosary and wake will be held at Great Plains Hall on Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at 7:00 pm. A funeral mass will be held on Thursday, January 9, 2014 at 10:00 am at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church, Father Phil Wagner officiating. Burial will follow at Arapaho Catholic Cemetery.

Bryan Michael James Jenkins was born on May 26, 1984 in Lander, WY to David Martin and Irene (Jenkins) Dewey. He attended school at the Big Horn Children’s Center and also Lander Valley High School.

He lived in the Riverton/Lander area and worked at the Wyoming State Training School.

He is survived by his parents, David and Irene Dewey; his sisters, Katera Jenkins, Kimberly Potter, Kristy Potter, Baby Kathryn Jenkins, Shaylee Underwood, Tiesha Underwood, Teryl Jenkins, and Clairiss Jenkins; his brothers, Aaron Underwood, Baby Kevin Jenkins, and Isaac Jenkins; his grandparents, Violet LoneBear, Charlotte LoneDog and family, Leonard J Moss, Sr. and family, Rose LoneBear and family, Debbie Jenkins and family, Becky Kuka and family, Donna Goodman and family,. Thelma Dewey and family, Melody Spoonhunter and family, Darrell and Pam LoneBear and family, Crocky and Francine LoneBear and family, William “Benji” LoneBear and family, Theresa Moss and family, Lynda Munnell and family, and Michael Blackburn and family; his aunts, Kathy Jenkins and Tina Jenkins; his uncles, Arapaho Oldman, Big Tom Jenkins, Big Kevin Jenkins, Sr., Allen Jenkins, Sr. and Marcus Gardner, Sr.; his nieces, Tazlynn Jenkins, Tylence SunRhodes, TiaRah Williams, Krista LaDeaux, Arionna Underwood, and Prayla Underwood; his nephews, Tyrone SunRhodes, Taylor SunRhodes, Shadow Underwood, and Warrior Underwood.

He was preceded in death by his great grand parents, William L and Ione LoneBear, and George and Clarice Jenkins, and Irvin and Lavern LoneBear Brown; Grandmother, Florita Jenkins, his grandfathers Isaac Jenkins, Sherman, Kenneth and Clarence Jenkins, Johnny Goodman, “Poncho” Richard LoneDog,, and Sonny Jenkins; his aunts and uncles, Karla and Lisa Jenkins, Ernest “Crack” Jenkins, Bryan, Michael and Isaac Jenkins, Winter Rose Jenkins, Camille and Carlos Goodman, Theodore “ Teddy” Raigosa, Johnny Robert Green, Frank Allen Jeffery, Clarence Verdale Lee, Rose Ann Jeffery, Steven Lawrence Moss “Tooks”, Baby Boy Jenkins, Justin Jude SunRhodes, Jr. and Luv Lynn LaDeaux. Followed by his Grandfather John Kuka 1/4/14.

On-line condolences for the family may be made at www.TheDavisFuneralHome.com.

Services are under the direction of Davis Funeral Home.

Tomas B Ybarra 60 of Riverton, died on Thursday, January 2, 2014 at his home.
A rosary and wake will be held on Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at 7:00 pm at the Wesley Monroe Sr. home located at 1501 Elmwood Drive. A funeral mass will be held on Wednesday, January 8, 2014 at 10:00 am at St. Stephen’s Catholic Church with Father Phil Wagner officiating. Burial will follow at the Arapaho Catholic Cemetery.

Tomas B Ybarra was born on December 30, 1953 in Bryan, TX to Jesus Ybarra and Helen (Oldman) Bear Ybarra. He moved to the Wind River Reservation when he was young and spent his life there. He attended the Fort Sill Indian School, Central Wyoming College, and Minneapolis Community College.

He married Priscilla Oldman in 2003.

He was a member of the Catholic faith and also the Native American Church.

He worked as a farm hand on the Arapaho Ranch, a janitor and maintenance at the Arapaho School, was a childcare provider, and worked in entertainment at the Wind River Casino.

His family said that he enjoyed drawing, watching western movies, playing cards, cooking, playing the guitar, signing, and writing poems. He loved spending time with his grandchildren.

He is survived by his sons, Claude Tomas, Tomas Bear, Jr., and Norman Ybarra; his daughter, Melanie (Christopher) McAdams; his brothers, Mike G Duran and family, Claude Duran Sr. and family, and Delmer Duran Sr. and family; his sisters, Ida Monroe and family, Judy Duran and family, Willow family, Oldman family, Duran family Flores and Ybarra family of Bryan, TX, Black family, Herrara family, Roman family, Hanway family, Thunder family, Bear family of Montana, Redfield family, Headley family, Pingree family, Littlethunder family, Sun Rhodes family, Monroe family, C’Hair family, Littleshield family, Family and Friends from House of Hope; and numerous grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his wife.

On-line condolences for the family may be made at www.TheDavisFuneralHome.com.

Services are under the direction of Davis Funeral Home.

Michael Lee Sale, 62 of Shoshoni, died at his home on Sunday, January 5,2014.
As were his wishes, cremation has taken place. There will be a Celebration of Life on Saturday, January 11, 2014, at 3:00 pm, at the Left Tackle Bar.

Michael Lee Sale was born on December 23, 1951 in Wheatland, WY to Paul Q. and Vera J. (Hood) Sale. He was one of three children.

He was a sheet metal worker by trade and traveled all over working construction. He had called Shoshoni his home for the last 30 years and retired there.

His family said that he loved fishing and had a lot of favorite spots.

He is survived by his son, Shane Sale of Colorado; his daughter, Valerie Sale of Utah; his mother, Vera J Foultz; his brother, Bob Sale of Casper; and his sister, Nancy Stroh of Sheridan.

He was preceded in death by his father, Paul Q. Sale.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Davis Funeral Home.

Nova Rosa Hocking, of Riverton, died Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014, at home. She was 6 months old.

There will be a private family memorial service held.

Nova Rosa Hocking was born June 28, 2013, in Lander, the daughter of Joshua Hocking and Devonne Blake.

Her family said she was a good baby who loved her binky, and she never cried unless she was hungry or wanted to be held. They said she was happy-go-lucky and an angel.

She is survived by her parents; brothers Zeah Kai Hocking and Kodia Wayne Hocking; sister River Lynn Hocking; and grandparents Keith, Jeff, “Papa” Danny, Vickie and Cathy.

Joseph Monk Gose, 99, died Monday, January 6, 2014, at Riverton Memorial Hospital. Services will be held in Decatur, Texas, 2:00 p.m., Sunday, January 12, 2014, with burial to follow at Oak Lawn Cemetery.

Joseph Monk Gose was born on September 28, 1914, in Alvord, Texas, to Joseph Martin Gose, M.D. and Stella (Monk) Gose.

He married Clara Harriet Volz with whom he had four children, Roger Lamar Gose, M.D., Sylvia Jo Gose (deceased), Frank Joseph Gose, Ed.D., and Martha Ann Gose (deceased).

Mr. Gose lived most of his life in San Antonio, Texas, where he taught shop at Brackenridge High School, was principal of Harry Rogers Junior High School, and served as an administrator with the San Antonio School District.

A talented craftsman, Joseph built a home for his mother in Corpus Christi, Texas, designed and constructed an elaborate fort for his Wyoming grandchildren, and generated several inventions. Following his retirement he enjoyed being outdoors, especially with his grandchildren Roger Jr., Ben, and Leah. Together they often hiked his beloved Three Mountain property in the Texas hill country. In his eighties Mr. Gose hiked the Wind Riverton Mountains of Wyoming with his grandsons, carrying a backpack, fishing, and sleeping on the ground with the “boys.”

Following Clara’s death, Joseph Gose married Billie Stallings. She preceded him in death in 2008. He moved to Riverton in 2008.

Joseph Monk Gose was a loving husband, a caring father, and the world’s best grandfather.

He is survived by his sons Roger and wife Barbara, Frank and wife Sandra, three grandchildren Roger Jr., Ben and wife Susan, and Leah Gose, and four great grandchildren Matthew Roger, Lillian Martha, William Joseph, and Gage Evan.

Memorials may be made to either of the following:

Gose Health Science Scholarship at Central Wyoming College in care of Davis Funeral Home, 2203 West Main Street, Riverton, WY 82501

First United Methodist Church of Decatur
(In memory of Joseph Gose to the Stained Glass Fund)
P.O. Box 302
Decatur, TX 76234

Graveside services with full military honors for Daniel Quincannon will be held at Mountain View Cemetery on January 16, 2014 at 2pm. Mr. Quincannon died on January 3, 2014 of natural causes in Riverton.

Daniel Quincannon was born Daniel Heintzelman in Rawlins, Wyoming on March 3, 1946.

He later changed his name to Quincannon.

He was raised in Rawlins, Wyoming and later moved to Green River, Wyoming and entered the U.S. Marine Corps on November 12, 1964.

After earning the title of U.S. Marine, he earned his GED Certificate.

Daniel Quincannon obtained the rank of Corporal, served in Vietnam and was honorably discharged after re-enlisting and serving almost six years active duty. He was extremely proud of his service and of being a U.S. Marine.

After his military service he returned to Wyoming and worked for many years for the City of Riverton at the Sewer Treatment Plant.

Dan enjoyed hunting, fishing, and playing pool. His friends and Marine Corps League, Friday-Truan Detachment #683, of which he was a life time member, were an important part of his life.

He was preceded in death by his mother Dorothy and step-father Orville Vonberg.

He is survived by sisters Linda McAuslan and Marilyn Carter and her husband Ted of Nampa, Idaho; brother Ernest Vonberg of Green River, WY; two nephews Ted McAuslan of Riverton and Weston McAuslan, serving with the U.S. Navy in Italy.

Graveside services are being provided by the Friday-Truan Marine Corps League #683 under the guidance of Dan’s longtime friend and fellow Marine, John Hursh, Captain, USMC(R) veteran now residing in Laramie.

At his request, Memorials should be made to the Wounded Warrior Project c/o the Davis Funeral Home, 2203 West Main Street, Riverton, Wyoming.

Services are under the direction of Davis Funeral Home.