Obituaries

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Lola Mae Reid Lambert

Lola Mae Reid Lambert

Jul 23, 2024

Lola Mae Reid Lambert, born May 29, 1936, to James and Julia Estelle Morton Reid in Alamosa, Colorado, died July 23, 2024.

After graduation from high school, Lola came to Kamas to stay with her brother where she met a handsome cowboy, Duane Lambert at a rodeo.  They dated for six months before they were sealed in the Salt Lake City...

Alma Ray Mair

Alma Ray Mair

Jul 21, 2024

Alma Ray Mair entered this world on October 1, 1944, to Loren and Zella Howarth Mair. Ray ended his journey on July 21, 2024. He was a member of the of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and was sealed to his family for time and eternity.

“Uncle” Ray was born and raised in Heber City and never had...

Barbara Kay Rider

Barbara Kay Rider

Jul 21, 2024

Barbara Kay Rider, 71, of Marion, Utah, passed away on July 21, 2024, at her home surrounded by family after a short battle with cancer. She was born September 29, 1952, in Heber City, Utah, to Newell Robertson and Erma (Carpenter) Gross. Barbara married her high school sweetheart Jimmy Ray Rider in Salt Lake City, September 30, 1970 just after...

Sterlin Arthur Hutchinson

Sterlin Arthur Hutchinson

Jul 20, 2024

Sterlin Arthur Hutchinson, age 82 of Hilliard, Wyoming passed away peacefully and quietly on July 20, 2024 at his daughter's home in Evanston, Wyoming. He was born November 11, 1941 in Ogden, Utah the oldest child of Arthur and Alberta Hutchinson. 

He attended his early years of school in Hilliard, Wyoming and graduated from Evanston High School in 1961. He spent...

Donna Rae Garbett

Donna Rae Garbett

Jul 19, 2024

Donna was born in Boise, Idaho, the second of three children of Warren Edmond Nelson and Sarah Rosella Fuller. She passed away at home in Evanston, Wyoming at the age of 76 with her beloved husband by her side.

Donna spent her childhood on farms in Marsing and Homedale, Idaho. She attended Knowlton Heights, Marsing, and Vallivue schools until she was...

Brenda Kay Moore

Brenda Kay Moore

Jul 11, 2024

Brenda Kay Moore of Evanston, WY quietly passed away July 11, 2024. She is survived by her spouse Brent Moore, daughter Leilani, stepchildren Robert (Amy) Moore and Krissy (Riz) Bhanji, 13 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, 5 sisters (Karen, Kathy, Pat, Sandra, & Sofia) and her beloved dogs.

Brenda was born in Savannah, Georgia on April 3, 1950 to Juan Hernandez &...

Wanda Yvonne Stewart

Wanda Yvonne Stewart

Jul 10, 2024

Our beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend Wanda Yvonne Stewart, aged 88, passed away on the morning of Wednesday, July 10, 2024. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

Mom was born in Ada, Oklahoma on May 9, 1936, the daughter of Sarah and Claud Hutchings. She was the 12th child of 17 to that union.

Mom moved...

Kendall Howard Rockhill

Kendall Howard Rockhill

Jul 10, 2024

On July 10th, 2024, just before it was time to head out and check on the farm, Kendall Howard Rockhill 86, of Kamas Utah passed away at his home. 

He was born Sept 15, 1938, in Heber City to Howard Taylor and Florence Blackley Rockhill. He grew up on the family farm with his mom and dad, a brother and 2...

Eva Marne Lester

Eva Marne Lester

Jul 8, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Eva Marne Lester, who was born on November 20, 1963, and passed away on July 8, 2024, in Evanston, Wyoming, United States. Eva was the beloved daughter of Leo and Leda Bolander, and Ila Cushing Bolander (step-mother) and the loving partner of Tom Lester. Eva dedicated her life to...

William Fritzel

William Fritzel

Jul 8, 2024

With aching hearts the Fritzel family announce the unexpected death of our beloved, William J. Fritzel, “Bill”. He died Monday July, 8 2024 at the Huntsman Cancer Institute Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. Surrounded by family praying the rosary he passed peacefully. The last 31 years he obstinately rode the waves of cancer and fought frequent storms he persevered...

Karen Lee

Karen Lee

Jul 5, 2024

Karen (Maxfield) Lee age 83 passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on July 5, 2024.

She was born on June 6, 1941 in Lyman, WY to Everett Tripp and Sarah Afton (Syme) Maxfield.

She married the love of her life Henry Lee on June 6, 1961 in Green River, WY. They made their family home in Lyman,...

Patricia Riggs

Patricia Riggs

Jul 3, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the passing of Patricia Louise Riggs, a beloved wife, mother, daughter, and friend. Patricia peacefully departed this earthly realm on July 3, 2024, in Evanston, Wyoming, surrounded by her loving family, after bravely fighting a difficult battle against cancer. She was 55 years old.

Born February 23, 1969, in Tulsa,...

Penny D. Saxton Geran

Penny D. Saxton Geran

Jul 3, 2024

Penny D. Saxton Geran on July 3, 2024, left her journey here on Earth to be with her loved ones, that were waiting for her with open arms.  She was born on October 25, 1969, to Dewey R. Saxton and Carla D. Warburton Saxton in Oakley, Utah, where she spent her life.  What a lucky woman she was.

Penny was such...

Edward Fredrick Barnes

Edward Fredrick Barnes

Jul 1, 2024

Edward Fredrick Barnes age 79, of Evanston Wyoming passed away on July 1st, 2024. He was born on May 1st, 1945 in Evanston, Wyoming to Anor and Delphia Barnes.

Ed graduated from high school in 1963. He worked as a meat cutter for most of his life. He retired in 2010. Throughout his life he enjoyed the outdoors such as The...

Ben Taylor

Ben Taylor

Jul 1, 2024

Benjamin James Taylor, 50 of Milburne Wyoming, died peacefully at home July 1,2024.

He was born July 28, 1973 to Eddie L. Taylor and Ruth Ann Bates Taylor in Evanston, Wyoming. He was the second of three children. His siblings are Janice and Valerie.

He married Janiece Jensen and to that union were born Casey James, Michelle Lee, and Eddie Marvin. They...

Rose "MARY" Searcy

Rose "MARY" Searcy

Jun 26, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Rose Mary Searcy, known to many simply as Mary. She was a pillar of the community, dedicating her life to volunteering at various organizations such as the senior center, Rocky Mountain Care, and ECDC. Mary's kindness and compassion knew no bounds; she was a grandmother figure to every child...

Renella Bluemel

Renella Bluemel

Jun 26, 2024

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of our beloved mother Renella Bluemel. Mom died June 26, 2024, at the home of her daughter in Mountain View, Wyoming, after a lengthy illness. She was 93.

Renella was born March 1, 1931, to Keith and Leatha (Eardley) Maxfield in Murray, Utah. Mom was the third of nine children and spent...

Wren Carter Dee

Wren Carter Dee

Jun 26, 2024

Wren Carter Dee made her way Earthside in the early morning hours of June 26, 2024. She passed shortly after, leaving behind her imprint in our lives.

 Songbirds outside the hospital window chirped away and sang in the middle of the night, welcoming you back to heaven. We are forever changed by your sweet little spirit Wrenny, knowing we get to...

Mark Powers

Mark Powers

Jun 24, 2024

It is with great sadness that the family of Mark Lewis Powers announce his passing on June 24, 2024. A beloved father, grandfather, and brother, Mark leaves behind a legacy of hard work, love for the outdoors, and dedication to his family.

He was born in Evanston, Wyoming September 25, 1949 to Joseph and Nellie Fackrell Powers. He was a very...

Barbara Elaine Brooks Harvey

Barbara Elaine Brooks Harvey

Jun 20, 2024

Barbara Elaine Brooks Harvey was born in her childhood home on July 24th, 1937 in Evanston, WY. Barbara was the second of two children born to Albert and Elaine Brooks. She was raised and attended school in Evanston. 

Barbara married Wes Harvey on January 5th, 1956 in her childhood home. Wes and Barbara lived in several states including Oregon, Montana, and...