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Anna Jane (Janey) Bideler Jacobson

Anna Jane (Janey) Bideler Jacobson

Jun 11, 2025

Anna Jane (Janey) Bideler Jacobson 74 of Evanston, Wyoming passed away on June 11, 2025, at the University Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah.

Janey was born on January 23, 1951, to Charles Bideler and Millie Noreen Pettigrew Bideler in Paris, Arkansas. She was raised in Southern California.

Janey married Jimme Ray Jacobson on June 5, 1982, in California. They lived in...

Grant Hofer

Grant Hofer

Jun 9, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Grant Hofer, a beloved father, brother, grandfather, and friend, who left us on June 9, 2025, just days shy of his 90th birthday.

Born on June 12, 1935, in Salt Lake City, UT, Grant lived a rich and vibrant life, filled with love, laughter, and adventure.A talented carpenter by trade...

Robbie Lee Paul Edrington

Robbie Lee Paul Edrington

Jun 4, 2025

Robbie Lee Paul Edrington, age 46, passed away unexpectedly in Evanston, Wyoming, on June 4th, 2025. He was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend, known for his humor, strength, and deep love for his family.

Born on August 19th 1978 in Vina Del Mar, Chile, Robbie Lee was the oldest of three siblings. After high school he moved to Las...

Larry J. Martin

Larry J. Martin

Jun 2, 2025

Beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend Larry Jay Martin of Lake Point, Utah, passed away on June 2nd, 2025.

Larry was born in Ogden, Utah, to Lawrence Martin and Ettie Margaret Bate Martin on July 11th, 1942. In his early childhood, Larry grew up on his father's ranch on Hilliard Flat, Wyoming, with his sister Joan and brother...

Mary Jean Urroz Lindley

Mary Jean Urroz Lindley

Jun 1, 2025

Mary Jean Urroz Lindley, 81, passed away on June 1, 2025, in Mesquite, Nevada. She was born in Provo, Utah, to John and Edna Vacher Urroz on July 17, 1943.

Mary graduated from Evanston High School in 1962. In 1963, she became a partner in Urroz Ranch and managed it following the death of her father, John Urroz—a legacy she embraced...

Gordon Dwight Purcell

Gordon Dwight Purcell

May 29, 2025

On November 3, 1967, Gordon Purcell married Lorraine Reese. His mother, Ayeliffe Massey, gave them the best advice. She told them to figure things out together. They took her advice, and for the next 58 years Gordon and Lorraine figured life out together.

In the early years of their marriage, Gordon found work in the oil fields of WYO. Gordon and...

David Alan Hinshaw

David Alan Hinshaw

May 28, 2025

David (Dave) Alan Hinshaw passed away peacefully on May 28, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of adventure, invention, faith, and laughter. Born in Whittier, California, to Forrest Vernon and Bess Mozell Dwire Hinshaw, Dave lived a life full of curiosity, resourcefulness, and good-natured mischief.

As a boy, he spent summers baling hay on his uncle’s farm in Iowa (for a penny...

Howard Gene Woody

Howard Gene Woody

May 22, 2025

It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Howard Gene Woody, 60, on May 22, 2025 at Renown Hospital in Reno, NV. He was born Sept 29, 1964, in Laramie, WY to John G. and Judy A. (Struble) Woody.

Gene grew up in Mt. View, WY and attended Mt. View High School. In 1989 he married Kim Lester and...

Lois Jean Longhurst

Lois Jean Longhurst

May 21, 2025

Antique Jean took flight home to her beloved father on May 21, 2025. She was born in Evanston, Wyoming October 21, 1951, to Genevieve Dunning and Leland Longhurst. The last of four children. She was preceded in death by her brother Earl Longhurst and her sister Edith Bell.

Jean had a wild and diverse life, spent mostly in big beautiful Colorado....

Delores Anne Pope

Delores Anne Pope

May 15, 2025

Delores Anne Pope, a devoted wife, mother and grandmother gained her angel wings on May 15, 2025 to engage in a mission she always wanted to do.  Her loving dog Larry was by her side at McKay-Dee Hospital and we'd like to thank the staff who made it possible and took loving care of Delores.

Delores' life would seem too short...

Marvin J Wagstaff

Marvin J Wagstaff

May 8, 2025

Marvin J Wagstaff ,78, passed away on May 8, 2025, in St George, Utah.

Born on July 14, 1946, often referred to as the “best day of the year” in Hilliard Wyoming. Marvin was the son of David and Amy (Hutchinson), who taught him the value of hard work, something Marvin instilled in his children and grandchildren. Marvin loved life and...

Sarah Marie Alle Fillin

Sarah Marie Alle Fillin

May 6, 2025

Sarah Marie Alle Fillin, 99, of Fort Bridger, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on May 6, 2025. Sarah was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, loyal friend and a true icon of Bridger Valley

Born on March 16, 1926, in Wamsutter, Wyoming to Samuel and Pauline Sandoval Alle, Sarah held birth certificates in both New...

Clark Eugster

Clark Eugster

May 6, 2025

Clark Eugster passed away on May 6, 2025, surrounded by family. He was born to Max Kirkham Eugster and Irene Butler Eugster in Salt Lake City, UT on November 8, 1957.

He moved around a lot as a child and spent his adult life pursuing a career in construction, which he had a true talent for.

Clark married the love of his...

Timothy Lenard Bates

Timothy Lenard Bates

May 5, 2025

Timothy Lenard Bates, age 63, a Park City resident passed away at his home May 5, 2025. 

Timothy was born February 17, 1962, in Houma, Louisiana the son of Timmie Lee and Wilma Grace (Holder) Bates.

Timothy was proud to serve his country in the US Army.

Timothy is survived by a son Timothy Lenard Bates, Jr. of Las Vegas, NV.

No services are...

Jacob Webb

Jacob Webb

May 5, 2025

Jacob Webb, 37, of Evanston, passed away May 5, 2025, in Elko, Nevada. He was born October 16, 1987, in Ogden, Utah to Clayton and Jerri Osborn Webb, and raised in Randolph, Utah. He was a graduate of Rich County High School. Jake married Sarah Walker on February 26, 2018, in Evanston, Wyoming.

Jake was fiercely loyal, deeply loving, and always...

Shirley Ellen Nelson Cluff

Shirley Ellen Nelson Cluff

May 5, 2025

Shirley Ellen Nelson Cluff, 82, of Evanston passed away May 5, 2025 at Evanston Regional Hospital.

She was born June 2, 1942 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Charles and Ellen (Egbert) Nelson. On August 2, 1963 Shirley married W. Eldon Cluff in the Salt Lake City Temple. They spent 14 years living in North Carolina before making Evanston their home....

Corbin Elliott Smith

Corbin Elliott Smith

May 4, 2025

Corbin Elliott Smith, 41, passed away on May 4, 2025. In Grand Junction, Colorado. He was born on July 22, 1983, in Anchorage, Alaska to Allan and Leslie Smith.

Corbin is survived by Allan Smith (Donna), Phalen Smith, Shannon Johnson (Erik), William Smith, Amanda Felix (Jeremy), and his aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins. He is preceded in death by his...

Janet Elaine Holwuttle

Janet Elaine Holwuttle

Apr 30, 2025

Janet Elaine Holwuttle, of Evanston, passed away on April 30, 2025, at Evanston Regional Hospital. Janet was born on January 27, 1938, in Buffalo, Wyoming, to Reginald and Gretchen Harris

A graduate of Natrona County High School in Casper, Wyoming, Janet married Paul William Holwuttle Jr. on June 30, 1956. Together, they nurtured a loving family that has grown to include...

Ferd Christiansen

Ferd Christiansen

Apr 29, 2025

Ferd Christiansen died peacefully at his home in Piedmont, Wyoming on April 29, 2025. Ferd was born August 23, 1927, in Monroe, Utah to Godfred Elvin and Louise (Bown) Christiansen. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.

Ferd was the youngest of four boys. He attended school in Utah and graduated from Evanston High School...

Carl Eugene Bezanson

Carl Eugene Bezanson

Apr 28, 2025

Carl Eugene Bezanson passed away at home in Evanston, Wyoming. Carl was born to Carl Richard and Kate Louise Bezanson in Cedar City, Utah. Carl was the middle child of nine children. After graduating from Beaver High School, he attended Southern Utah State University. Carl graduated with a double major, in botany and zoology. Carl obtained further education in range...