Obituaries

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Thomas Everett Fairless

Thomas Everett Fairless

Feb 2, 2024

Tom passed away and joined our Heavenly Father on February 2, 2024. Tom was born in Modesto, California  on April 11, 1940, to Harry Fairless and Etta Holcomb, Tom is the youngest of 8 children. Tom graduated from Butte Valley High and OIT college. Tom also served in the Navy and was stationed in Treasure Island, San Francisco, Cubi Point,...

Robert Gilmore

Robert Gilmore

Feb 2, 2024

Our cherished brother, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather Robert Wayne Gilmore, passed away February 2, 2024, in Evanston, Wyoming.

Robert was born in Cumberland, Wyoming, on September 26, 1927, to Joseph Gilmore and Elizabeth Sarah Cook. He grew up on the Gilmore ranch in Hilliard and attended the one-room Hilliard schoolhouse through his junior year of high school. His senior year...

Rosemary Livingston

Rosemary Livingston

Jan 31, 2024

Rosemary Bird Livingston, 78, passed away on January 31st 2024 at her daughter Brenda’s home in Francis, UT after 81 days of amazing care with her loving husband Bill at her side. 

Mama was born November 17, 1945 to Curtis and Sarah Bird in Evanston Wyoming. She was the youngest of five kids, in order: Ross, Yvonne, Vonda, Vearl and Rosemary....

Frank Robert Amsler

Frank Robert Amsler

Jan 30, 2024

With family by his side, Fritz, 95, quietly passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2024. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Many people in town loved him and called him “Papa”.

 

While on vacation from their residence in Cripple Creek, CO, Fritz was born 12/17/1928 at Pine Gables Bed and Breakfast in Evanston, Wyoming to Frank and Grace Amsler. The family lived in Colorado until returning to Evanston when Fritz was 5 years old, where he then stayed for the rest...

Kohl Allen Kitchel

Kohl Allen Kitchel

Jan 29, 2024

Kohl Allen Kitchel, age 13, of Fort Bridger, WY. Passed away Monday, January 29, 2024.

A complete obituary will appear later.

Funeral Services will be held at 12:00 Noon Saturday, February 3, 2024, in the Bridger Valley Baptist Church.  Interment will follow in the McKinnon Cemetery.

Kenneth Vernon

Kenneth Vernon

Jan 20, 2024

Kenneth Vernon returned to heaven to be with his wife Shana on January 20, 2024 in Evanston Wyoming. He was born May 10, 1936 in Coalville, Utah to Joe and Grace Vernon.

He married Shana Muir on September 29,1954 in the Salt Lake Temple. Dad lived in Woodruff Utah most of his life raising mink, hunting, and trapping.

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Michael McMurtrey

Michael McMurtrey

Jan 17, 2024

Michael (Mike) Graig McMurtrey passed away on January 17, 2024 at the age of 64 in Provo, Utah. His battle with serious medical issues in recent years showed his courage in facing life challenges with a smile. Mike came out a hero and stayed strong until the end.

Mike was born June 24, 1959 to Robert Max McMurtrey and Lavenda Fox...

Ella Fae "Wiggy" Willoughby Moore

Ella Fae "Wiggy" Willoughby Moore

Jan 17, 2024

Ella Fae ‘Wiggy’ Willoughby Moore passed away peacefully January 17, 2024 surrounded by loved ones.  Wiggy was born in Evanston on December 16th, 1925 to John Heber Willoughby and Sarah Maude Schopp in the same home that she was later married in and resided in for 91 years.  Ella Fae was the youngest of ten children in her family.

She graduated...

Elvin Dean Rippetoe

Elvin Dean Rippetoe

Jan 8, 2024

 

On January 8, 2024, the world lost the best man anyone could know due to complications from heart surgery.  Elvin Dean Rippetoe was born October 29, 1945, in La Junta, CO to Royal and Corine Rippetoe.  He was the third of four children, with one sister, and 2 brothers.  Elvin attended schools in Villegreen, CO, Manzanola, CO, La Junta,...

Rosemary Omori

Rosemary Omori

Jan 7, 2024

Rosemary Omori, 69, of Kamas, passed away on January 7, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones.  Rosemary was born July 28, 1954, in Weimar, Texas to Erwin Stern and Marietta Koch.  Rosemary will be remembered by everyone who had the pleasure of knowing her.  She was loving, caring and sassy until her last day on earth.  She is survived by...

Barbara Jean Nelson

Barbara Jean Nelson

Jan 6, 2024

 

A wonderful and loving lady left this world January 6, 2024 after a very sudden decline in her health.  Barbara Jean “Bobbie” Nelson was born December 31, 1929 in Evanston WY.  She spent 94 years on this earth touching many lives. 

She attended Evanston High School, graduating in 1948.  While attending High School she met the love of her life Gene. ...

Jacqueline Webster

Jacqueline Webster

Jan 2, 2024

Our loving Mother, Gammy, Sister and Wife, Jacqueline Josephine Webster, passed away unexpectedly in her home while battling Influenza on Tuesday, January 2, 2024 in Evanston, Wyoming.

 

Jackie was born on January 4th, 1964 in West Jordan, Utah to Evan Heber Evan's and Ruth Hansen. She grew up in Sandy, Utah and graduated from Jordan High School. She married...

Janus Mae Granger

Janus Mae Granger

Jan 1, 2024

Janus Mae (Dunham) Granger was called home in the early morning hours of January 1st, 2024, to be with her Lord and Savior.

Jan was born on January 8th, 1942, to James and Wilma Dunham in Cleveland, Ohio. She grew up in Willowick, Ohio. Later in life, she moved to Hardin, Montana, where she met her future husband Ed.

Jan...

Georgine Miller

Georgine Miller

Dec 30, 2023

Georgine Louise (Angwin) Miller was born November 17, 1968, to John S. and Anna Louise (Bateman) Angwin, who passed away December 30, 2023.

Jo, as she was known, married Bill Miller of Heber City, Utah, in 1987, which later dissolved, but they remained friends until his death. On March 22, 1999, Jo adopted her daughter Jolee Miller, who filled...

Nikolai Adam Charles & NovaRae Vaneayah John-Sanderson

Nikolai Adam Charles & NovaRae Vaneayah John-Sanderson

Dec 30, 2023

Nikolai Adam Charles John-Sanderson (Niko 2-28-17 – 12-30-23) and NovaRae Vaneayah John-Sanderson (Nova, 6-3-2020 – 12-30-23) passed away together on 12-30-23, in their hometown of Evanston, WY.

Expressing in print the feeling of love and pure wonder these children were, is impossible. In their short time things that are most memorable and easy to share include, their ability to find...

Clarence J. Vranish

Clarence J. Vranish

Dec 30, 2023

Clarence Joseph Vranish was born on September 8th, 1941, in Roundup Montana, he departed this world on December 30th, 2023.  He is preceded in death by his father Joseph Vranish, mother Louise Vranish, and sister Sally Armstrong.  Clarence is survived by his loving wife Clara Jean, sons Eric (Annette) and Michael (Rhonda), and cherished grandchildren Alyssa and Joseph, brothers Randolph...

Bang Norris

Bang Norris

Dec 28, 2023

Bang Norris, 76, passed away on December 28, 2023, in Evanston, WY.

Bang is survived by Duke Naipohn - son, Judy Coomer - daughter, and 7 grandchildren.

Bang is preceded in death by her parents and daughter Joey Norris.

The service for Bang Norris will be held on Thursday, January 4, 2024 at 1:00 PM at Crandall Funeral Home in...

Dana Louise Smith

Dana Louise Smith

Dec 26, 2023

On December 26, 2023, Dana Smith left this world to reunite with her precious baby girl Tiffany Graham for her next adventure.

Dana spent many years fighting multiple illnesses. She fought long and hard until her body just couldn’t take anymore.

Dana was born on June 16, 1961, in Houston, Texas to Daniel and Frances (Moeller) O’Brien. Early in life...

Geraldine Patricia Anderson Wagstaff

Geraldine Patricia Anderson Wagstaff

Dec 23, 2023

Mrs. Geraldine (Gerri) Patricia Anderson Wagstaff, 76, was called home by God on Saturday, Dec. 23, surrounded by her family, after a short battle with cancer. Gerri was born May 6, 1947, in Duluth, Minnesota, to Robert and Charlotte (McCarty) Anderson.Gerri’s career in the banking industry spanned several decades, and she was adored by her colleagues and customers.She loved her...

Glenn Smith

Glenn Smith

Dec 23, 2023

 

Glenn Smith, 81, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Saturday, December 23, 2023, at his home in Green River.  He was a resident of Green River, Wyoming for 38 years and a former resident of Sheridan, Wyoming.  He died following a lengthy illness.

 

Mr. Smith was born November 16, 1942, in Sheridan, Wyoming; the son of Clyde...