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Herbert E Simmons

Herbert E Simmons

Oct 6, 2025

Herbert E Simmons March 31,1935 to October 6,2025 born in Olean NY passed away from a short illness In Evanston WY He was preceded in death by his father. Herbert E Simmons Sr. mother Ann Pichard stepmother Christian Simmons sister Barbara Kee grandson Robert Frain granddaughter April Froster and son Richard Simmons Sr of Ny.

He leaves behind a son Herbert...

Sharon Urbanik

Sharon Urbanik

Oct 25, 2025

Sharon Urbanik was born April 29, 1947 and passed away October 25, 2025, surrounded by love after a courageous battle that she fought with strength and determination for 27 years 175 days. She was a tough, resilient fighter whose spirit inspired everyone who knew her. Which earned her the name Zena Warrior Princess.

Sharon married the love of her life,...

Linda Wayland

Linda Wayland

Oct 19, 2025

Linda Lee Wayland passed away peacefully on October 19, 2025.

Linda was born to Norma and Robert Waugh on July 15, 1951in Worland Wyoming. She lived in Salt Lake City for much of her younger years. She then relocated to Steamboat Springs, Colorado. While residing there, she met her life partner and husband, Patrick Wayland. The two were married...

Betty Jo Bell Norris

Betty Jo Bell Norris

Oct 19, 2025

On October 19, 2025, Betty Jo Bell Norris thanked her cowboy for the ride, clicked her heels three times and said, “There’s no place like home” as she returned to her Heavenly home where she was welcomed by her parents, brother, sister, nephews, five grandchildren and many friends.

Betty Jo was born June 20, 1955 in Evanston, WY to Jack and...

Terry Lee Burke

Terry Lee Burke

Oct 17, 2025

Terry Lee Burke, of Evanston, Wyoming passed away peacefully on October 17, 2025, at the age of 74. He was born September 3, 1951, in Canton, Ohio to Raymond Vaughn and Iva Neida (Arbogst) Burke. On November 25, 1986, Terry married Nancy Lynn McCluskey in Casper, Wyoming.

Terry was a dedicated shop manager in the oil and gas industry but found...

Mary Lou Pexton

Mary Lou Pexton

Oct 13, 2025

Our beautiful mother and lovely wife, Mary Lou Pexton, passed away in Heber City, Utah, at the Spring Gardens Memory Care facility on October 13, 2025.

Born January 22, 1945, in Oxford, Pennsylvania, to Bertha and Joe Lesley, Mary Lou was quickly and aptly nicknamed "LuLu" as she was the youngest and most mischievous of her three siblings, Hugh, Susan, and...

Rebecca Biebinger

Rebecca Biebinger

Oct 12, 2025

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the passing of Rebecca Faye Biebinger, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, who left this world on October 12, 2025, at the age of 50. Born on January 21, 1975, in Modesto, California, Rebecca was a vibrant soul whose compassion touched the lives of all who knew her. She was a...

Jan Nelson Russell

Jan Nelson Russell

Oct 8, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Jan Nelson Russell, who left us peacefully on October 8, 2025, at the age of 68.  Jan was born on May 3, 1957, in Evanston, Wyoming, a town that held her heart and shaped her spirit.

Jan was the cherished daughter of Herbert "Gene" and Barbara Nelson.  She was preceded...

James Lindsay Jackson

James Lindsay Jackson

Oct 7, 2025

James Lindsay Jackson “Jim”, 67, of Mesquite Nevada passed away surrounded by his wife and children after a loving send off with many family members on October 7, 2025 in St. George, UT.

Jim was born on March 19, 1958 in Moses Lake, Washington to Melba Robinson and Lloyd George Jackson. He grew up in Moses Lake with 2 sisters and...

Tonia Zinninger

Tonia Zinninger

Oct 6, 2025

Tonia Hoisington Zinninger was born on April 19, 1947, and peacefully passed away on October 6, 2025 at Rocky Mountain Care Center in Evanston, Wyoming.

The story of Tonia's arrival into this world was as remarkable and unique as the life she would go on to live. Her mother was living in an apartment above a pizza shop when the...

Dee George Foust

Dee George Foust

Oct 6, 2025

Dee George Foust, affectionately known to many as "Rat," passed away unexpectedly at his home in Marion, Utah, on October 6, 2025, during a valiant fight with cancer. Born on May 10, 1955, in Coalville, Utah, Dee created many fun memories with his friends and family.

A graduate of North Summit High School, Dee was a man of many talents and...

Douglas Winner

Douglas Winner

Oct 5, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Douglas Dee Winner, a beloved son, father, brother, and friend, who left us on October 5, 2025. Doug was born on January 21, 1983, in Rawlins, WY, and he spent most of his life in Evanston, WY.Doug was a proud member of the Army Reserve from 2001 to 2003,...

Franklin Holland Spero

Franklin Holland Spero

Oct 5, 2025

Franklin Holland Spero came into the world on a cold Evanston, WY -am I moaning, (as he loved to call Wyoming). on December 13, 1944. He was born at home in the little house at 1425 Main Street. The doctor who delivered him, Dr. Holland, took as his only payment, name the child after him.

He left Wy for the first...

Rebecca Peterson

Rebecca Peterson

Oct 4, 2025

Rebecca (Becky) Aileen Peterson, 64, of Mountain View, Wyoming, lost a brief but devastating battle with lung cancer and passed away peacefully in her home on October 4, 2025.

Becky was born on January 30, 1961 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Gib and Sandra Burke. She grew up in Kearns, Utah and attended Kearns High School. Later in life...

David Applegarth

David Applegarth

Oct 3, 2025

David Applegarth, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, was born on September 8, 1957, in Newcastle, Wyoming, to Howard and Velma Applegarth. He passed away peacefully at his home in Evanston, surrounded by love, on October 3, 2025, with his cherished wife, Laura, by his side.David's life was enriched by his 45-year love affair with Laura, whom he married on...

James Drake Kirkland

James Drake Kirkland

Oct 2, 2025

James Drake Kirkland, a talented audio engineer and gifted musician, left this world on October 2, 2025, at the age of 38. Born on May 27, 1987, in Seattle, Washington, James was a beloved husband to Kayla Marie Doyle Kirkland and a cherished son to Moritz and Ursula Kirkland.

A passionate member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints,...

Alvin Curtis Powers

Alvin Curtis Powers

Sep 30, 2025

Alvin Curtis “Curt” Powers, 82, passed away peacefully on September 30, 2025, in Littlefield, Arizona.

Curt was born on April 8, 1943, in Lyman, Wyoming, to Alvin and Barbara Powers. Known for his spunk, quick wit, cowboy spirit, and boundless love for his family, Curt lived life on his own terms and never met a joke he didn’t like.

For over 53...

Sterling Fairbourn

Sterling Fairbourn

Sep 30, 2025

Sterling Dean Fairbourn, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully in his home at the age of 74 on September 30, 2025. He was born on May 19, 1951, in Murray, Utah to Laura Annie Butterfield and Marion Dean Fairbourn. He was a man of quiet strength, deep faith, and unwavering love for his family and...

Bonnie Jeen Wilde

Bonnie Jeen Wilde

Sep 30, 2025

Bonnie Jeen Wilde, 90, passed away September 30, 2025, in Morgan, Utah. She was born on February 17, 1935, in Oakley, Utah, to John and Lucille Phillips Simpson. On June 24, 1953, Bonnie married Wendell H. Wilde in Oakley, Utah. Together they had five children, Trev, Tyree, Trina and twin girls Tonya and Tammie.

An avid sport enthusiast, Bonnie enjoyed spending...

Myrna Christine Lupher

Myrna Christine Lupher

Sep 29, 2025

Myrna Christine Behunin Lupher was born in Rock Springs, WY on August 10, 1940 to Christena Isabella (Slagowski) and Orson Nathan Behunin. She passed away on September 29, 2025, at the age of 85 at her home on the Lupher Ranch in Mountain View, WY, surrounded by family.

Myrna spent her early life in Burnt Fork, WY on her families ranch....