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Lander, Wyoming Obituaries

Beverly Ann Velarde

Beverly Ann Velarde

Jun 26, 2022

Beverly Velarde died suddenly at Sage West Healthcare on June 26, 2022.

Beverly Ann Velarde (Heruth) was born on July 11, 1958 in Robbinsdale, Minnesota to Bernard G. Heruth Jr. and Dorothy J. Heruth (Cliplef). She grew up in Minnesota and South Dakota as the middle child of a loving family. She graduated from Salem Public High...

John Makarios Papadopoulos

John Makarios Papadopoulos

Jun 24, 2022

John Makarios Papadopoulos was born to Marjorie and Pavlos Papadopoulos on April 16 th , 2022, and passed away on June 24 th , 2022, at his family's home in Lander, Wyoming. A funeral mass will be held Friday, July 1 st , at 11:00 a.m., at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Lander, with a visitation the previous evening,...

Mary Eileen Oakley

Mary Eileen Oakley

Jun 24, 2022

Mary Eileen (Schmidt) Oakley

June 24, 2022

" You know that place between sleep and awake, that place where you can still remember dreaming? That's where I'll always love you. That's where I'll be waiting." ~ Peter Pan

Mary Eileen Oakley age 75 of Lander, Wyoming passed away at her home on Friday,...

Thomasita Rose Fawn Thayer

Thomasita Rose Fawn Thayer

Jun 20, 2022

Thomasita Rose Fawn Thayer was born on November 15, 2000 to Roberta "Tia" Thayer and Lawrence Felter.

Our Sita was loved by many. She had a big, loving heart, especially for her siblings. She was always there to help take care of them. She was always quick to lend a helping hand to those who needed it....

Mary Bailey Hines

Mary Bailey Hines

Jun 7, 2022

Mary Bailey Hines, 84, of Lander, Wyoming, passed away peacefully in Gillette, Wyoming on June 7, 2022. A Mass of Christian Burial will be on June 14, 2022 at 10:00am at Holy Rosary Catholic Church in Lander, Wyoming. The burial at Mount Hope Cemetery will follow the Mass. The Visitation will be held at Hudson's Funeral Home in Lander,...

Robert L Sterling

Robert L Sterling

Jun 7, 2022

Robert L. Sterling, age 84, died on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, in Lamesa, Texas. Funeral services will be held Saturday, June 11, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at Crestview Baptist Church with Charlie Shook officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Branon Funeral Home.  Visitation will be held Friday, June 10, 2022 from 6:00 to7:00 p.m. at Branon Funeral Home....

Mary Catherine Slifko

Mary Catherine Slifko

Jun 6, 2022

Mary Catherine (Herold) Slifko passed away June 6, 2022 in Riverton, WY. She was born on Dec. 19, 1931 in Johnston, PA and married John Slifko June 15, 1954 in Maryland. They made their home in PA, Mass., NJ, NY, and finally WY. Mary was a homemaker, but also worked for a newspaper, Lennox China, as a school bus...

Donald Leon Wilson

Donald Leon Wilson

Jun 6, 2022

Don Wilson's Obituary

Donald Leon Wilson was born April 24,1935 in Inglewood California. He was the son of Leon and Vera Wilson. He grew up with 3 brothers; Gene Carey, Ron Wilson and Ken Carey. Don married the love of his life and his best friend, Karen Wilson on January 1, 2002 in Ogden, Utah. Don graduated...

Lance Parker Strom

Lance Parker Strom

Jun 2, 2022

Lance Parker Strom, 39, of Lander, Wyoming suddenly passed away at his home on June 2, 2022.

Lance was an outgoing and gentle person who especially loved the outdoors. This included camping, fishing, hunting and BMX riding. He also loved working on the oil rigs.

He is survived by his parents, Catherine (Larry) Truman of...

Donald Kirk Webber

Donald Kirk Webber

May 30, 2022

Don Webber died peacefully at his home on May 30, 2022.

Donald Kirk Webber was born April 25 th , 1952 to Alfred Edward Webber and Hildegarde Emma Helwig Webber in New Haven, Connecticut. He spent his childhood in Wakefield, Massachusetts. He remained close to some of his childhood friends throughout the rest of his life. He...

Everett Dee "Bird Dog" Simon

Everett Dee "Bird Dog" Simon

May 25, 2022

Everett Dee "Bird Dog" Simon was born on June 11 th , 1954 to Everett & Maple Simon in Douglas, Wyoming.

He was a long time resident of Glenrock, where he graduated with the class of 1972.  He was married to Terri Jensen on June 26 th , 1976.

He worked as a blade operator...

Barbara Jean Van Riper

Barbara Jean Van Riper

May 23, 2022

Our loving wife and mother, Barbara Jean Van Riper, walked into the arms of Jesus on May 23, 2022.  With her husband Don Van Riper, son's Don (Edie) and Allen (Tara) by her side.

She was born on July 24, 1937 in Hugo Colorado to John and Maxine Lyons.

Mom met and married the love...

Jennifer Kay Moss

Jennifer Kay Moss

May 23, 2022

Jennifer Kay Moss, 49, of Ethete, Wyoming died in Riverton on May 23, 2022. An all-night Wake will be held at her home, Friday May 27 at 6:00 P.M. located at 344 Blue Sky Hwy, Ethete, WY 82520. The Funeral Service will be held in the Chapel at Mount Hope (Hudson's Funeral Home), Saturday May 28, 2022 at 10:00...

Gary Lee Martin

Gary Lee Martin

May 22, 2022

Gary Lee Martin, age 74, of Lander Wyoming died on May 22, 2022. He was born on August 25, 1947 to Alfred Martin and Bette (Wolfe) Martin in Riverton, Wyoming.

Gary married Gail Sackman, also from Riverton.  Gary and Gail had two children, Erin Martin (Johna) from Lander and Tory Kretsch (Mike) from Jordan Minnesota.

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Lloyd Ronald Moss

Lloyd Ronald Moss

May 15, 2022

Lloyd Ronald Moss was born November 4, 1981 in Riverton, Wyoming to Herman JoJo Moss, Jr. and Janis E. Moss.  Lloyd passed away May 15, 2022 in Casper, Wyoming.

A wake will be held on Friday May 20, 2022 at 7:00 pm, at Rodney Willows residence,

467 Ethete Rd, Ethete, Wyoming. Funeral services will be...

John Thomas Wilkinson

John Thomas Wilkinson

May 13, 2022

John Thomas Wilkinson was born on January 19, 1928, to William McKinley Wilkinson and Ila Evalyn McNeely Wilkinson in Green River, Wyoming. Father Bill was on the rodeo trail. JT died in Cheyenne, WY, on May 13, 2022; he was 94. JT graduated from Torrington High School, and his brother Chuck and JT attended CSU and competed in rodeo....

Jerry Robert Childers

Jerry Robert Childers

May 11, 2022

Jerry Robert Childers was born in Wendell, Idaho to Walter Childers and Kathryn Homan Childers on February 8, 1946. He passed away on May 11, 2022 in his Lander home. Jerry graduated from Natrona High School in 1964 and served in the US Army in Panama and Vietnam. Jerry owned Intermountain Manufacturing, where he met local metal/ welding needs,...

Martin James Brown Sr.

Martin James Brown Sr.

May 10, 2022

Martin passed away on Tuesday, May 10, 2022 at Sage West hospital in Riverton, WY at the age of 78.

Martin James Brown Sr. was born on May 18, 1943 in Fort Washakie to Leo and Margaret Brown Sr. He was baptized of the Catholic faith. He was given an Arapahoe name Heeyei' Nookei White Hawk. He...

Audrey Ann Underwood

Audrey Ann Underwood

May 7, 2022

Audrey Ann Underwood was born on October 20, 1946, in Fort Washakie, WY to Martin M. Underwood, Sr., and Philomena Walker-Underwood. Audrey left us on Saturday, May 7, 2022. Audrey was given the name "Sioux Woman" or "Nootine' Hisei".

A wake will be held on Friday, May 13, 2022, at 6:00pm, at Karen Trosper's residence, 22 Thunder...

Deborah Leigh Vega

Deborah Leigh Vega

May 6, 2022

Deborah Leigh Vega 69, was born in Lander, WY on April 20,1953 to Raymond Leonard Harris Sr and Mary Ambrosia Chavez Harris. She passed away in Billings, MT on May 6, 2022. A wake service will be held at her residence at 678 Plunkett Road, Ethete, WY on Monday, May 9, 2022 at 7pm. Graveside services will be held...

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