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Morgan Kay Merrill, 17, was unexpectedly called home Sept. 7, 2013. Morgan was born Jan. 10, 1996 in Laramie. Morgan attended Bennett High School and graduated with the class of 2013. Morgan’s passions in life were horses, rodeo, her family and friends. She was an outgoing and compassionate young woman and she touched the lives of everyone she met. Morgan won many awards for team roping, including the Nebraska and Kansas USTRC all-girl championships in 2012. Morgan is survived by her parents, C... Full story
Jeanette F. Mason Baker, a resident of Saratoga, since July 1995, died Aug. 27 at Saratoga’s Deseret Nursing Home. She was born Oct. 19, 1935, the oldest daughter of Leo and Eva (now Stubbs) Cummins, in Newcastle. Jeanette was diagnosed with Type I diabetes while a teenager and survived a crippling stroke in May 2001. Cremation has taken place and her life will be remembered in a memorial service at 11 a.m. Sept. 21 at First Presbyterian Church of Saratoga. Jeanette was a long-time school teache... Full story
Don McVey passed away of a massive heart attack at 12:30 p.m. on Aug. 23 at the North Idaho Advanced Care Hospital in Post Falls, Idaho. Don was born on Sept. 15, 1934 to Jack and Adeline McVey in Ronan, Mont. Don spent a good percentage of his youth farmed out to farmers and ranchers to help with the haying and the everyday chores. Nobody seemed to have had much money in those days, but from the stories he’s told of his youth he seems to have had a young life full of horses, goats, dogs, chores and chocolate cakes (his personal favorite) and h... Full story
Richard Thomas Fisher, 84, passed away Saturday, Aug. 31, at the Laramie Care Center. He was born on May 17, 1929 in Laramie, Wyo, to Richard and Matilda Roberts Fisher. Two years later shortly after the birth of his sister, Alice, his mother died and Richard then made his home with Reno and Marietta Chace. Fisher graduated from Medicine Bow High School in 1947 and attended the University of Wyoming where he belonged to the Sigma Chi fraternity. An Ag major, Richard was a member of the... Full story
Lorraine Dorothy Kelley, of Encampment, passed away on Aug. 23, 2013 at Ivinson Memorial Hospital in Laramie. The world lost a beautiful sprit in Lorraine, after a long-fought battle with breast cancer. She was surrounded by her family when she was called home to her Heavenly Father. Lorraine was born in December, 1937, in Denver to Joseph Isaac and Maria Elsie Abeyta. She spent her childhood living in Denver with her parents, three brothers, Joseph, Leo and Arthur Abeyta and two sisters, Isabel Briner and Irene Ellis. She met her husband of... Full story
Edwardo “Eddie” Escobedo was born Sept. 12, 1989. He passed away Aug. 9, 2013 in Denver. Edwardo grew up in Saratoga and attended grade school through high school graduating with the class of 2008. Edwardo “Eddie” was very active in school wrestling, football and FCCLA and was loved by all his fellow classmates. Services were held Aug. 14, 2013 at the Funeraia Pipkin and Braswell en la Capilla, in Denver. Mass was given at St. Ann’s Parish Aug. 15, 2013 followed by the burial at the Saratoga Cemetery. A memorial service was also held at Sarato... Full story
Services for Eduardo (Eddie) Escobedo, who died in a motorcycle wreck Friday morning, are planned for Thursday. The first service will take place 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Saratoga High School for friends and family. The family will have a memorial service at St. Ann’s Catholic Church from 1 - 2 p.m., followed by a burial service at the Saratoga Cemetery. Escobedo was living in Denver at the time of his death and was a 2008 graduate of Saratoga High School. A full obituary will appear in a later edition of the Saratoga S... Full story
Vernon “Bob” Jackson passed away on July 26, 2013, at the age of 71. Vernon was born Oct. 9, 1941 in Tampa, Fla., and was the son of Burrel and Jewell Jackson. He married Vicky L. Beckham on Nov. 10, 1979 in Cheyenne. Vernon served served in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was a Marine forever. He loved everything about the Marine Corps, and the military. He also enjoyed hunting, fishing, camping and the outdoors. He loved riding his four-wheeler and motorcycle. He also loved to cook and spend time with his family. Vernon is survived by his wif... Full story
Gerald G. Palm, 85, of Elk Mountain died Sunday, July 14, 2013, at Ivinson Memorial Hospital. Funeral services were held Monday, July 22, 2013 at the First Baptist Church in Laramie. Burial was at Green Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children, Memorial Foundation Fund-Intermountain Unit; Virginia St. at Fairfax, Salt Lake City, UT 84103, or the Wyoming FFA Foundation, P.O. Box 71, Cheyenne, WY 82003. Services were under the director of Montgomery Stryker Funeral Home.... Full story
After a long battle with cancer and surrounded by his loving family, Robert “Bob” Vorn, 73, passed away at Ivinson Memorial Hospital in Laramie, June 13. Bob was born June 2, 1940 in Rawlins to Nick and Katarina Vorn. He spent his childhood and early teen years growing up in Rawlins, where he attended school through his sophomore year. Bob transferred to Encampment to finish high school after spending a summer working on the Romios Ranch. During this time, he lived with the Pete and Jea... Full story
Brent Shay Carpenter, 74, passed away at his home in Wellton, Ariz. July 7, 2013. Brent was born April 4, 1939 in Longmont, Colo., to Roscoe M. and Nell T. Carpenter. He grew up in Saratoga and attended Saratoga schools. He resided in Rawlins until 1990, when he moved to Cheyenne with UPRR, eventually retiring after 30 years, then moving to Wellton. Brent was a proud and active member of the Korien Shrine, a 32nd Mason and Scottish Rite. He was also a member of the Elks and Moose Lodges, and ser... Full story
Richard Lealand Allen, 76, passed away at his home in Riverside on July 11, 2013. He was born July 19,1936 in Greeley, Colo. He grew up in Denver and attended Manual High School. He served three years in the Army as a paratrooper in the 82nd Airborne Division. On Jan. 5, 1957 he married Patricia Lucille Thomas whom he met in the seveth grade. Richard began his apprenticeship with Plumbers Local No. 3 and became a Master Plumber working on such jobs as D.I.A, Coors Field, NORAD, NCR, the Ritz... Full story
Glenva Dorene Watkins (or “Sue” as she often preferred) was born to Glen and Burnice Everist June 20, 1926 in Cedar Bluffs, Kan. Glenva passed away June 26, 2013. When her mother died in her early life, Glenva was cared for by her extended family. She was a member of the Class of 1944, graduating from Saratoga High School in Saratoga. After graduation, Glenva went to work for the railroad where she was employed as a telegraph operator. Rodney Watkins, returning from WWII, displaced her from her... Full story
Graveside funeral services for Phyllis Elizabeth (Sublette) Api were conducted at 9:00 a.m. Friday, July 5, 2013, in the Saratoga Cemetery by family friend Ben Whitfield of Rawlins, followed by interment in the local cemetery. Mrs. Api, 78, died in Saratoga Tuesday, July 2, 2013, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Sarah and Alan Williams, with her family at her bedside. She was born July 19, 1934 in Detroit, Mich., to Capt. William Herold and Edith Elizabeth (Treff) Sublette and grew... Full story
Jacob Clayton Jenne passed away Oct. 12 in Alzada, Mont. He was living in Fallon, Mont., at the time of his death. Clay was born March 28, 1962 in Fort Collins, Colo., to Gary and Margaret Jenne. He graduated from Platte Valley High School in 1982. Clay is survived by his father, Gary R. (Kathy) Jenne, of Wheatland; brothers Thomas “Skip” (Donna) Jenne and family, of Gering, Neb.; Trevor R. Jenne, of Hawk Springs, Wyo.; and cousins Reagan (Larry) Spence and family, of Vancouver, Canada; Fli... Full story
Mark “Buck” Neal passed away June 6, at home, in Thermopolis. He was 73 years old. Buck is survived by his daughters, Marshann and Yolanda and sons Ronald, Rusty and Troy. He is also survived by non-grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and his first wife Shanna. He was preceded in death by his wife Glynda, son Donald and daughter Kelle. Memorial services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Sunday, July 14 at the Church of Christ in Encampment. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Meals on Wheels.... Full story
A memorial service is to be held for Erica Loseman at 2 p.m., Saturday, July 13 at the First Baptist Church at Eighth and Main Streets in Saratoga. A full obituary will appear in the Saratoga Sun at a later date.... Full story
Julia E. Priquet, 94, of Encampment, passed away July 5, 2013. She was born Oct. 13. 1918 in Laramie to parents Cora Martha and John T. Holmberg. She married John Melvin Priquet Jan. 15, 1941 in Laramie. She was a loving and caring person to all around her. Julia was an active participant in the lives of her children and was always ready to attend sports events, drive on trips and chaperone. She was among those who started the Jamboree Queen program. Together, Julia and her husband, Melvin, ran... Full story
Glenva Dorene Watkins, or “Sue” as she often preferred, was born to Glen and Beatrice Everist in June of 1926 in Cedar Bluffs, Kan. When her mother died in her early life, Glenva was cared for by her extended family. She was a member of the Class of 1944, graduating from Saratoga High School in Saratoga. After graduation, Glenva went to work for the railroad where she was employed as a telegraph operator. Rodney Watkins, returning from WWII, displaced her from her position, but that did... Full story
Encampment resident Bob Vorn died June 13,2013 at Ivinson Memorial Hospital in Laramie after a long battle with cancer. Bob was born June 2, 1940. Survivors include his wife LeDawn, wife of 51 years; son Troy (Dani), daughter Traci, grandsons Wacey and Trevor (Jessie), and great-granddaughter Lexi. At his request no services will be held. Cremation has taken place and a private family celebration of life will take place at a later date. A complete obituary will follow later.... Full story
A Memorial Celebration for Rita Joy Kruse White, who died Oct. 22, 2012, will take place at 11 a.m., Sunday at the Valley Chapel at the Saratoga Cemetery. Local friends of the family are invited to attend. An obituary appeared in the June 5, 2013 edition of the Sartoga Sun.... Full story
Ralph J. King, born Jan. 12, 1932, in Lamar Colo., passed away June 4, 2013. He grew up in Lamar Colo., and had been a resident of Pueblo since 1961. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean Conflict as a hospital corpsman second class. He enlisted on Nov. 1, 1950, and was assigned to the USS Haven hospital ship. During his tenure, he received the National Defense Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the Korean Service Medal as well as the Navy Good Conduct Medal. He received an honorable discharge on Oct. 27, 1955. After... Full story
Albert L. Roth, 95, of Pine Bluffs, died at the Kimball County Manor June 10, 2013. Cremation has been held and services will take place at a later date. Friends may visit www.cantrellfh.com to view the obituary and leave condolences for the family. The services for Albert have been entrusted to the Cantrell Funeral Home. Albert Lee Roth was born in Grover, Colo., on Nov. 8, 1917, one of 11 children born to Alexander and Anna (Nagel) Roth. He was raised and attended a country school in the Grover area. Albert worked on the family farm during... Full story
Mary Louise Vyvey passed away June 5, 2013 at Deseret Health Care in Saratoga at the age of 94. Mary was born Aug. 8, 1918 in Craig, Colo., the daughter of Leo and Eliza Hilewaert. She graduated from Mt. Gertrude’s Academy in May 1936. On May 10, 1938 she married John L. Vyvey and moved to the Platte Valley where they lived and worked on many ranches. They made Saratoga their permanent home in 1960. Mary was a member of St. Ann’s Catholic Church and past member of the Saratoga Homemakers Club. Mary enjoyed crocheting, knitting and also mad... Full story
Thomas Craig passed away after a battle with cancer, May 10, 2013 at the age of 83, in Las Vegas, Nev. Tom was born March 11, 1930 in Birch Tree, Mo., to Thomas Wesly Craig and Rachel Cathren (Buff) Craig. Tom wintered in Quartszite, Ariz., from 1997 to 2012 and lived in Saratoga from 1942 to 1997. He worked as a campground host at Lincoln Park from 1990 to 2007. Tom married Dona Jean Jackson on Oct 15, 1950. His partner in retirement was Joann Littler. Tom began working in wood mills in the Sno... Full story