Obituaries

Doyle Mangus

RED LODGE — Doyle Mangus passed away peacefully at home on July 6,

2001, following a hard fought battle with a brain tumor. He was 61 years

old.

Born July 9, 1939, in Lovell, Wyo., where he was raised and went to

school with his brothers, sisters and cousins. He married Mary Ellen

Johnson in Lovell, Wyo., on June 4, 1960, and they attended the

University of Wyoming in Laramie together where he received a Petroleum

Engineering Degree. They lived in Bairoil, Wyo., for four years while

working for Sinclair Oil and Gas Company.

They were transferred to Casper, Wyo., where they lived for 24 years

while he raised his family. While in Casper, the Mangus family helped

start cross country ski programs on Casper Mountain. Doyle worked for

Sinclair Oil, Arco Oil and as a consulting Engineer with Bass Enterprises

in Worland, Wyo., and other oil companies in the Rocky Mountain area.

They moved to Red Lodge, Mont., in 1990, where his family started a new

business, Sylvan Peak Ent., and where he retired from the oil business in

1999. Their cabin on the East Rosebud was always home, and the source of

many good times, skiing, fishing and hiking in the Beartooths with family

and dear friends. His heart was in the mountains, and it always will be.

Their house was always filled with children, grandchildren, good fish

stories and really bad jokes.

His parents, Hazel Hoffman and Henry Mangus, a brother Gerald and a

cousin Noel Hoffman preceded him in death.

He is survived by his wife Mary Ellen of 41 years; their children, Chuck

Mangus (Lisa) of Douglas, Wyo., Chris Hamann (Jerry) of Laramie, Wyo. and

Marci Dye (Mike) of Red Lodge. Seven grandchildren: Jessica and Ben

Mangus, Margo, Max and Toni Hamann and Eric and Anna Dye. His sister Pat

Profit and family of Dove Canyon, Calif. His sister Joyce Andrews and

family of Puyallup, Wash. His very special Aunt Doris and Uncle Dutch

Hoffman who raised him and are still living in Lovell, Wyo., along with

many dear cousins, aunts and uncles, nieces and nephews who will always

remember him as "UNCLE TEASE."

Cremation has taken place and a celebration of his life is planned for a

later date. Smith-Olcott Funeral Chapel of Red Lodge is assisting with

arrangements. In lieu of flowers, a memorial can be made to: Hospice, c/o

Beartooth Hospital and Health Center, PO Box 590 Red Lodge, MT 59068, or

to the Beartooth Ranger District, c/o Mary Ellen Mangus, PO Box 361, Red

Lodge, MT 59068 (for trail preservation and leave no trace ethics).

Sam Franke (Priscilla Mae Marshall) (1/26/2006)

Sam Franke also known as Priscilla Mae Marshall, passed away January 17, 2006 at her home in Colorado after a brief illness. Burial was at Fort Logan National Cemetery.

Mrs. Franke was born 1938 in Powell, Wyoming to Milo and Edith Marshall. During her years at Lovell High School, she was active in the pep club, drama club, serving as drama club president her senior year, and also worked on the school yearbook and newspaper. In 1957, she moved to Denver to pursue her dreams and better herself, and fell in love with the city and the mountains. She met LeRoy Franke; they fell in love, and were married for time and all eternity in 1960 at Salt Lake City, Utah.

After graduation from Central Business College, Denver, she pursued positions in government and business, including 12 years as a graphic designer for the Department of the Interior. At the Department of the Interior, she drew detailed maps without the aid of any computer, and wrote studies and books for numerous parks and trails, including the Mormon Trail. She retired in 1998 after serving 17 years as executive secretary for Insurance Specialists, Inc.

As a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, she was always faithful in strong, and enjoyed using her time, talents, and means to serve and help those in need. She served as a secretary to many stake presidents and bishops, taught adults and children, greatly enjoyed putting together the monthly ward newsletters and Sunday bulletin, and working in the church library. Most of all she enjoyed going to the Temple.

One of the young men in her group of friends at church in Denver, decided that "Priscilla" was too long, so he was going to call her "Sam". Soon everyone was calling her "Sam".

Besides her family and church, her greatest loves were classical music, reading and designing homes with complete scaled architectural renderings which she could create by hand drawing or computer. In high school she had wanted to take shop and drafting, but the boys would not let her, but that did not stop her from learning. She taught herself how to knit, do home repairs or anything she wanted to learn how to do, and remodeled several homes. Being an excellent seamstress, she was able to make the most fantastic costumes, clothing and home decorating items. She took great pride in her home and yard, decorating and planting flowers. Anything she set her mind to learning or doing she did, and did so to the highest standards of quality and perfection.

Left a single parent in the early sixties, she rose to the occasion, being both mother and father. Even when finances were tight, she was always able to make something out of nothing. No matter how tired she may have been she was there to help with typing papers and school projects. Frequently she took her grandchildren on weekend outings, to lunch or a movie. She typed her parents’ personal histories, added photos, had them made into books and made sure everyone in the family had a copy.

Her kindness and generosity carried over into her friendships and work. Friends and co-workers could look forward to an original, frequently handmade card, or a special homemade treat, or a lunch out.

Sam was and is a one in a million lady, a unique person who will be greatly missed by her her sisters Bernadine Asay of Lovell and Flossie Wollam of Powell, daughter Lynne Reno, son-in-law Randy, grandchildren Richard and Laura, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends until the time comes for us to all meet her again. She now begins another great adventure, reacquainting herself with her husband again after so many years, and joins her other sister Cledyth Monk, formerly of Richmond, CA, and her parents.

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Linda Marchant obituary (8/24/2006)

Former Lovell resident Linda Johnson Marchant, 67, who lived in Broomfield, Colo., for the past 35 years, passed away Monday, Aug. 21 in a health care facility in Thornton, Colo., from complications relating to Alzheimer’s disease.

Born in Lovell in 1939, she and husband Ward Marchant were married in Lovell in 1956, raised four children, and helped raise six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Aside from her home keeping and child raising skills, Linda worked in retail for most of her career in Salt Lake City and the Denver area. She was active as a den mother in the 1960s, and enjoyed shopping for antiques, sewing, music and camping as her favorite hobbies.

Linda is survived by her husband of 50 years, Ward Marchant of Broomfield, Colo; son and daughter-in-law Lance and Kim Marchant of Broomfield, daughter and son-in-law Mauri and Charley Powell of Greenwood Village, Colo.; daughter Leigh Ann Marchant of Westminster, Colo., son and daughter-in-law Sean and Julie Marchant of Thornton, grandsons Casey McConnell of Denver, Tyler Despres of Denver, Bryan Marchant of Broomfield, Colo., C.J. Powell of Greenwood Village, Sam Powell of Greenwood Village granddaughter Kylie Powell of Greenwood Village; brother and sister-in-law Darwin and Joan Johnson of St. George, Utah, and brother Paul Johnson of Rogue River, Ore.

She is preceded in death by her parents Sterling and Elma Johnson and sister Louene Lee.

Funeral services will be held at the LDS church in Broomfield, Colo., Thursday, Aug. 24, 2006 with interment services at the Lovell Cemetery at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2006.

Glenna Stahle James Glenna Stahle James 1939 ~ 2008 Glenna Stahle James, age 69, died peacefully on September 5, 2008, after a difficult battle with breast cancer.She was born in Lovell, Wyoming, on January 17, 1939, the oldest of four children of Ralph J. and Veoma M. Stahle. She graduated from Brigham Young University in 1961 with degrees in music education and vocal performance. She married Ray H. James on August 1, 1964, and they were sealed in the LDS Idaho Falls Temple on July 1, 1967. During the course of their marriage they have lived in Billings, Montana; Casper, Wyoming, Sterling, Colorado (14 years); and Miles City, Montana (24 years). A year ago, they moved to Cedar Hills, Utah, to be near their children. Glenna was an accomplished musician with an uncommonly beautiful soprano voice. She was a gifted vocal teacher and has trained many young students. In Billings, she taught junior high choral music and played violin and viola in the Billings Symphony Orchestra. She also sang solo parts with the symphony. In Sterling and Miles City, she taught voice and instrumental lessons, both privately and through the local colleges. She was a dedicated member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served faithfully in many positions in the church, including Relief Society president, Gospel Doctrine teacher, Primary president, Young Women president, choir director, and ward and temple organist. Glenna is survived by her husband, Ray; by four children, Michael James (Connie) of Springville; Heidi Price (Lee) of Draper; Chris James (Heidi) of Lehi; and Kathy Hamblin (Steve) of American Fork; by nine grandchildren; and by her sisters, Sharon Fromm (Idaho) and Linda Cooper (Utah), and her brother, Robert Stahle (Texas). She was preceded in death by an infant son, Richard. Funeral services for Glenna will be held Thursday, September 11, 2008 at 11:00 am in the Cedar Hills West LDS Stake Center Chapel, 4560 West Cedar Hills Drive, Cedar Hills, Utah. Family and friends may call on Thursday morning from 10:00 to 10:45 a.m. at the church. Burial will take place in Lovell, Wyoming, on Saturday, September 13, 2008 preceded by a short memorial service at 11:00 a.m. at the Haskell Funeral Home in Lovell, Wyoming. Funeral services are being conducted under the direction of the Warenski Funeral Home of American Fork, Utah.

Yvonne Sawyer Walker was born on Jan. 2, 1938, in Lovell, and died on March 27, 2011, in Grand Junction, Colo. after a lengthy battle with heart disease.

Yvonne’s parents were Merlin Sawyer and Virginia (Moody) Sawyer. She was the youngest in a family of five children. Yvonne was her mother’s miracle baby. Yvonne had pneumonia when she was 1-year old.

Her mother was not well and could not care for Yvonne the first 1½ years of Yvonne’s life. During this time her grandmother and aunts cared for her. Yvonne and her family lived on the M.L. Ranch and the Five Springs Ranch.

One day when the family was coming from Lovell, Yvonne and her sister Marlene were arguing and Marlene told her to get out, so Yvonne opened the car door to scare Marlene and Yvonne fell out, cutting her head in three places. Yvonne’s mother turned right around and rushed her back to the hospital. Dr. Croft sewed her up and bandaged her head; she looked like a little Arabian girl with a turban on.

As a family they rode horses together, often riding to the Big Horn Mountains where the family camped out and fished. She remembered coming home from school and changing her dress so she could ride her horse (Banjo) to get the milk cows from the river bottom for the older kids to milk. Her family moved to town when she was 8 years old, and she said she missed riding horses and hiking through the hills. Yvonne was in 4-H, was a majorette in junior high and president of the junior high pep squad. She said the best teacher she ever had was Maggie Porter.

Yvonne married Robert Bassett Walker on June 10, 1955, in Billings. They met at a dance around Christmas time. On Aug. 2, 1956, Bob and Yvonne went to Idaho Falls to go through the Temple to receive their endowments and have Terry sealed to them. Kari was added to the little family in 1957 and Jon came along in 1959.

While the family lived on the farm in Moore, Utah, Yvonne worked hard as a dairy farmer’s wife, fixing early breakfasts, cleaning the milking barn and many other chores.

Yvonne also worked in the school lunch room and at Anthony’s in Lovell.

Yvonne’s joy was her family and friends. She never met a stranger and liked to brighten people’s day by smiling at total strangers in Wal-Mart and striking up a conversation anytime. Yvonne was very caring and giving and the peacemaker of the family.

Yvonne held various callings in the LDS Church, including temple work at the Billings Montana temple. In 2002 Yvonne and Bob served as missionaries in the Family History Center.

Yvonne had three heart surgeries and suffered a minor stroke. She learned many valuable life lessons through her health problems and stated that she had grown spiritually stronger with each difficulty. Yvonne appreciated all of the service and compassion that was shown to her and Bob over the years and never complained, she was always “just a doin’ and a doin’.”

Yvonne was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Robert Bassett Walker; parents, Merlin and Virginia (Moody) Sawyer; granddaughter Michelle Walker and father- and mother-in-law Ariel and Helen (Bassett) Walker.

Yvonne is survived by her brother Norman (Alice Jean) Sawyer; sisters NaWana (Earl) Wallace, Marilyn (Lloyd) Gilbert and Marlene Landolt; sons Terry (Sharleen) and Jon (Becky); daughter Kari Carter (Jim); grandchildren Kevin Carter (Tara), Kresha Hendrickson (Aaron), Ryan Wilkerson (Tiffany), Alisha Walker, Darshon Montover (Tim), Courtney Heller, Nichole Smith (Tim), Helen Gray (Brandon), Brenda Brown (Tanner), Lyndsey Rozett, Cassie Walker; 22 great-grandchildren and numerous in-laws, nephews and nieces.

Services are being handled by Crippin Funeral Home in Montrose, Colo. Interment will be in Lovell. Donations may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Western Colorado, PO Box 24, Delta CO, 81416.

Services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the LDS stake center in Lovell, with viewing one hour before services.

Feb. 21, 1939 – July 22, 2012

Wallace Earl Pitt, 73, formerly of Lovell, loving husband, father, grandfather and “bompa,” died July 22, 2012, at home surrounded by his family after fighting a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born Feb. 21, 1939, in Thermopolis, the second child and first son of Ernest and Vida Asay Pitt. He spent his childhood in the Big Horn Basin and grew up in Lovell. He loved the Big Horn Mountains and the Big Horn River. He loved fishing and hunting with his Uncle Orv Asay.

Wallace Pitt

He would spend his summers working odd jobs for the neighbors hauling hay, herding sheep, doing yard work or whatever he could to help his mother support his six siblings. He graduated from Lovell High School in 1957, and then attended Ricks College in Rexburg, Idaho. In 1962, he became a core driller for the government drilling dam sites in Utah, Wyoming and Colorado. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, serving in many callings through the years. He married Donna Ann Stansfield on Sept. 3, 1964, in the Salt Lake LDS Temple.

He worked many years in the oil field, working for various drilling companies as a driller, floor hand and mud hand. He worked summers for Burdick Paving and retired from the Duchesne County Road Department as an equipment operator at the landfill. He was a “jack-of-all-trades” and loved to build and work on things.

For several years he and his son Carmen owned a business–W&C Gun and Small Engine Repair, and he worked on farm equipment and vehicles. He loved hunting with his family, reloaded his own bullets, had one of the best gardens around, and was known for the big rope and iron swings he built in the yard for family and friends. He enjoyed taking the family on trips into the mountains and his favorite trips were to Yellowstone National Park.

He is survived by his loving companion Donna of Bridgeland, Utah; sons and daughters Carmen (Linda) Pitt of Fruita, Colo., Tammy (Ed) Freston of Myton, Utah, and LaReta (Lynn) Summarell of Bridgeland and Wallace (Judy) Dunsmore of Arcadia; grandchildren Tina Byrge, Jason, Tiffanee and Jessie Freston, Michael, Aaron, Ben, Ammon and Rachel Dunsmore, Shelby, Tara and Ty Summarell, Carmen Jr., Wallace and Carinda Pitt and Ashley Lefler; great-grandchildren Lacie, Austin, Mark, Casey, McLane, Shaydon, Stetson, Jemmey, Kayzlee, Peter, Sarah, and Jason and great-great-grandson Braynson.

He was preceded in death by parents, parents-in-law, Reed and Lois Stansfield; grandson Jeremy Summarell; great-grandsons Heston Summarell and Shaun Dunsmore and two of his favorite uncles, Orvin and Carmen Asay.

“Dad didn’t want any fancy shindig, so as per his request, he has been cremated and his remains will be buried with mom at a later time. Dad, we love you and know we will be with you again. Your life is complete – Well done thou good and faithful servant – Well Done!”

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Robert Shumway Meeker

Jan. 15, 1939- Sept. 6, 2015

Robert Shumway Meeker died on Sept. 6, 2015, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was surrounded in love by his children and longtime partner.

“Bob” was born in Lovell on Jan. 15, 1939, to Steven and Clorous Meeker. He graduated from Lovell High School in 1957. He was a gifted athlete who played baseball, football and basketball. As an all-star basketball player, he was named “King of the Bucket,” and awarded a basketball scholarship to Sheridan Community College.

Robert Shumway Meeker Jan. 15, 1939- Sept. 6, 2015

Robert Shumway Meeker

Jan. 15, 1939- Sept. 6, 2015

Bob married Lynne Avery in Greybull in 1961 and they had four children. They were divorced in 1980. Bob served his country in the National Guard for two years. He worked as an aviation mechanic for Avery Aviation and then Hawkins and Powers. In 1974, he went to work for Burlington Northern Railroad for more than 25 years. He was active on the Greybull Volunteer Fire Department, where he served as an EMT, Assistant Chief and Chief. He lived in Greybull with his family for 20 years and was a devoted father.

Bob moved with his children to Sheridan in 1982, where he continued to work for the railroad and was active in the union and Operation STOP. He later resided in Ranchester, where he met his longtime partner Carole Wagner. Bob enjoyed traveling to Arizona, Colorado and Mexico to visit his children and grandchildren as well as many other destinations with Carole. He was most at home in the Big Horn Mountains where he enjoyed his favorite activities: camping, fishing, hiking and riding motorcycles and snow machines with family and friends.

Bob was preceded in death by his parents Steven and Clorous Meeker, his brother Steve Meeker and his son Jode Robert Meeker. He is survived by his children Robin Meeker (Keith) Gaston, Misty Meeker (Eric) Oxborrow and Dustin Dane Meeker; his grandchildren Sage Gaston, Dane Gaston, Tynan Gaston, Ash Gaston, MacKenzi Oxborrow, Tosh Oxborrow, Maya Oxborrow and Macy Meeker; his brothers Earl Meeker, Wes Meeker and Larry Meeker; his sister Betty Ann Holyoak; many nieces and nephews and longtime partner Carole King Wagner.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015, at 11 a.m. at Elk View Lodge in the Big Horn Mountains.

To send one of our special floral arrangements, please call Valley Flowers & Gifts in Lovell, 307-548-7101

PARTHENA ELLAVENA MAYES

Oct.1, 1939 – Jan. 25, 2018

Parthena Ellavena Mayes Thompson was born on Oct.1, 1939, in Deer Lodge, Tenn. She was the oldest of five children of Selescus “Leck” and Neva Hoover Mayes. She died in Billings on Jan. 25, 2018, at the age of 78.

Parthena Ellavena Mayes Thompson

When she was 7 years old, the family moved to Lovell, where Parthena attended grade school and graduated from Lovell High School in 1957. After she graduated she attended beauty college in Ogden, Utah. After graduation from beauty college, she returned to Lovell and owned and operated her own beauty shop called Parthena’s Beauty Salon.

When she closed her shop, she worked at the Rose Bowl Cafe and was loved by all the customers who frequented the cafe. She was known for her beautiful smile and loving, friendly attitude. She also had a day care business, where she cared for and was loved by many Lovell children.

Parthena and Calvin Lowe Thompson were married on Nov. 1, 1960, in the Idaho Falls LDS Temple.

She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother Doyal.

She is survived by her husband Calvin Lowe Thompson, sisters Selena Du Lac of Lake Havasu City, Ariz., and Meva Lee Cox of Casper, brother Daniel Mayes of Midwest, Wyo., sister-in-law Amy Jacob Mayes of Riverton, sons Max of Seattle and Dennis (Cara) of Lovell and daughter Lynette (Tony) Frost of Cowley.

She is also survived by grandchildren Jessica Thompson (Saul) Angulo, Rachel Frost, Taylor Frost, Stepfanie Thompson, Jamond Thompson, Mikayla Thompson, Brady Thompson, Caden Zeller, Chasnee Zeller, Chareasa Zeller and Carstyn Fowler, great-grandchildren Isabella Thompson, Ivery Angulo and Rennan Moss and many cousins, nieces and nephews.

She will be greatly missed by all but remembered for her kindness, her love and her compassion for others.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, Feb. 5, at 10 a.m. at the LDS Stake Center in Lovell. Viewing/visitation will be held one hour prior to services at the church. Burial will be in the Lovell Cemetery.

Ann Croft Doerr

Oct. 1, 1939 – July 10, 2018

Ann Croft Doerr was born Oct. 1, 1939, in Lovell to Winfield Scott Croft and Beth Marchant Croft. She was the fourth child following Gloria (who was stillborn), Kathleen ‘Kay’ and Edward ‘Ed’, and then three years after Ann came twins Barbara and Beverly, Linda four years later, and eight years later half-brother Wynn was born.

Ann grew up in Lovell and went to elementary, junior high and high school in Lovell. She also went to high school in Cowley for a short time until she met a man with a yellow convertible, Thomas Emil Doerr. They were married shortly after in October of 1955.

They had three children, Denille Doerr of Billings, Mitchell Croft Doerr of Wasilla, Alaska, and Rochelle (Shelly) Tuggle of Billings. Mitch flew on four different planes to get here, and his mother waited for him to say goodbye and then died peacefully July 10, 2018.

Ann raised her children in Billings, where she had a great work history while raising her three children. She started her work in St. Vincent Healthcare as a CNA then worked at Sears in West Park Plaza as a designer for window treatments for 20 years. She left them to work for Pierce Flooring for 20 years. There are many windows in Billings still holding drapes she designed to this day. She worked for the Red Apple for a time when she came back to Lovell.

Ann and Tom divorced after the kids were raised. She continued working and during this time she started going with a childhood friend, David Paris, from Lovell. They spent the next 20 years traveling, hiking in the mountains and enjoying each other’s company.

Ann was greatly admired for her beauty, black hair and great smile, and she always smelled great thanks to Estee Lauder Youth Dew.

Ann moved back to Lovell in 2008 to be close to her best friend and sister, Barbara, and to share some time with Barbara, her brother Ed and his wife Louise, sister Kay and their families. As her health declined she moved into Rose City West and became more secluded and private but enjoyed her family and close friends and her privacy. Ann spoke often about her kids and loved them all.

Ann was preceded in death by her parents, two sisters and a much loved grandson. She is survived by her sister Kay Stevens of Lovell, brother Edward M. Croft and sister Barbara C. Marchant of Cowley, sister Linda Wilson of Helena, Mont., and half-brother Wynn S. Croft of Billings, children Denille Doerr Baker, Shelly Tuggle of Billings and son Mitchell C. Doerr of Wasilla, Alaska, six grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.

Life was not always easy for Ann but she met her challenges with grace and strength. She would want her children and grandchildren to know how much she loved all of them.

Special thanks to Stephanie Rodriguez, Cheryl Jasso and Ed and Sheraldean Jones. She appreciated you very much.

She will be missed by all her family and friends

Doyle “Lynn” Adey

July 26, 1939 – Jan. 23, 2019

Doyle “Lynn” Adey, 79, died Jan. 23, 2019, at North Big Horn Hospital surrounded by his family.

Lynn was diagnosed with liver cancer two weeks earlier. Lynn was born July 26, 1939, in Kane to Jewell and Vernon Adey, joining sister Maxine and brother Emmett. The family moved to Lovell when Lynn was entering first grade, where he continued his education, graduating in 1957.

Doyle “Lynn” Adey

In the summer of 1957, Lynn met Lois Burgener, and they were married on Dec. 28, 1959. Born to this union of 59 years were three sons and one daughter: Vernon, Keela, Timothy and Travis. Lynn worked in construction and the family lived in Michigan, California, North Dakota and Washington, finally making their way back home to Lovell in 1965.

Lynn farmed in Lovell for several years until he started his employment with the Wyoming Highway Department. Lynn was a dedicated employee for the next 31 years, retiring in 2001.

He enjoyed playing the guitar, fishing, gardening, his labs, especially Buddy, early morning visits with his coffee buddies, friends and family.

Lynn was preceded in death by his parents, Jewell and Vernon, brother Emmett and sons Timothy and Travis.

Lynn is survived by his wife, Lois; son Vernon (Mary) Adey of Oyster Creek, Texas, daughter Keela (Bob) Mangus, daughter-in-law Tammy Adey and sister Maxine Wambeke, all of Lovell; grandchildren Joshua, Kyle and Lisa Ann Adey, Jeremy and Wes (Kaycie) Mangus, Bailey (Dan) Brunko and Jacob (Victoria) and McKenna Adey; great-grandchildren Kaiden, Karsen, Kamryn, Ryker, Colten and Harper; and many nieces, nephews and close friends.

Lynn will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. His family will always remember his sense of humor and cherish their memories forever

Obituary for Louis Johnson

Louis Johnson, age 81, passed away in Orem, Utah on December 22, 2020 at home surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Lovell, Wyoming to Alvin Smith Johnson and Sofe Christena Wasden on February 14, 1939. He married Louise M. Kester on November 23, 1963 in Santaquin, Utah.

He earned his Bachelors degree in Business at BYU. He worked as a Life Insurance salesman, he served in the Northern California Mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1959. He participated in the Hill Cumorah Pageant in 1962, played string bass in dance band "Plaid Jazz Bows," he was on the basketball team in high school, he was always in the starting five, he was good on the violin and played for many occasions.

He was a great organizer, had a great sense of humor, loved his family, played lots of music, painted many clay pots, and made cedar boxes. He always had some interesting project going and loved to share them with others.

He is survived by his wife Louise M. Kester Johnson, his children: Cheryl Ann Johnson, Debra Christiansen, Stephen Johnson, Jeannie Olsen, his grandchildren: Griegg Johnson, Thomas Christiansen, Melissa Christiansen, Alexander Christiansen, Matthew Christiansen, Christopher Christiansen, Chelsea Christiansen, Amanda Olsen, and Rachel Olsen.

A Viewing will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at 10-10:45 AM, 50 East 950 South, Orem, Utah 84058.

A Funeral Service will be held at the same location at noon on the same day.

A Graveside Service will be held at 12:30 PM on the same day at the Santaquin City Cemetery on the same day.

Julia Stevens Stacy

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July 10, 1939 – Dec. 28, 2019

Julia Stevens Stacy or Judy, as everyone knew her, was born in Lovell on July 10, 1939, to Chester and Rebecca Bischoff Stevens. At the time, they lived in Cowley in a log-type house that was put together from two separate houses.

Judy was 5 years old when they moved to Lovell on the Bench as it was called then. Her grandpa Bischoff had built a brick home just a mile or so outside of Lovell, and at the time Judy’s father and mother bought the house from her grandpa and grandma Bischoff. It was in this house where she and her siblings continued to grow up.

JULIA STEVENS STACY

Four days before her 8th birthday she was baptized a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on July 6, 1947, in Lovell.

Judy loved to sing more than she loved the piano lessons, so her dad and mother paid for voice lessons from Joyce Reasch, wife of Phil Reasch.

Her first job outside the family home was working at the The Squeeze-In located on Main Street in Lovell where the car wash now is.

She first married Robert Graham Allred on March 27, 1956, in Billings. She was 16 at the time. Because she married early, she quit school. After her first baby was born she was able to go back and finish after much discussion with the school board, superintendent and principal because married people were not allowed to go to school up to that time. She graduated with the class of 1960, along with her brother Steve.

To the union of Robert and Judy were born four children, Pamela Jo, DeAnne, Sheri Lyn and Robert Stephen. This marriage ended in divorce Dec. 14, 1966.

After the divorce, to help support her family, she got a job at Stevens Wholesale, working for Bob and Marge Stevens. But first, she had to go to Sidney, Neb., to a business school to learn how to run a store. After the schooling, she began her work at the store and worked there for a few years.

On Feb. 21, 1969, she married Kenneth Lee Stacy at the farmhouse in Lovell. A year later, they adopted Michael Ed. He was a special boy in their lives.

After Ken retired from the federal radar station on the Big Horns, they moved to Powell , where they purchased the Skyline Cafe on Coulter Ave. After a few years they sold the cafe and moved again. There were so many moves made during Judy’s life that it is hard to know where they lived when. But they made a move to Billings for a time until Ken developed Alzheimer’s to the point of having to be put in the care center in Lovell.

Judy remained in Billings for a few years. Along with many other health problems she had to have part of her leg amputated and had a hard time being mobile.

Her daughter, Pam, came to Billings and moved her to Sumter, S.C., where she and Sheri lived. Pam moved, so Sheri has been the sole caregiver.

Judy passed away Dec. 28, 2019, in a care center in Sumter shortly after celebrating her 80th birthday.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Chester and Rebecca Stevens, husband Ken, son Ken Stacy Jr., and sister Roberta Isom.

She is survived by three brothers, Stanley (MyrLene) Stevens, Wesley (Joan) Stevens and Stephen (Linda) Stevens and one sister Conalyn (Elden) Sanders; children Suzanne Stacy, Pamela (Steve) Franklin, DeAnne (Kent) Carlson, Sheri (Randy) Rhoades, Steve Stacy and Edie Stacy; 21 grandchildren; and 27 great-grandchildren.

Lynne Croft Lynn

Lynne Croft Lynn passed away peacefully on October 14, 2019, after a courageous struggle with the debilitating effects from a series of strokes. She was a remarkably gifted and capable woman whose faith, hope, and charity blessed the lives of so many.

Lynne was born on October 26, 1939, in Lovell, Wyoming, to Dr. Thomas Brown and Elna Dalley Jones Croft. As a child and young woman she was involved in everything––music, dance, theater, cheer-leading, and athletics—at school, at church, and in the community. Lynne graduated as Valedictorian of her Lovell High School Class of 1957. She studied at Brigham Young University for two years before marrying Barton David Lynn for time and all eternity in the Salt Lake Temple on November 20, 1959.

As the wife of a U.S. Air Force fighter pilot, Lynne created homes in Minnesota, Alaska, Missouri, California, Texas, Iceland, Utah, and Virginia before Bart retired from military service in 1976 and the family settled in Orem. Lynne's impressive homemaking talents helped her establish a reassuringly stable, orderly, and loving environment for her children wherever they moved. She approached every military assignment as an exciting adventure and always made the most of opportunities to meet new people, enjoy new experiences, and serve in new ways.

Music was a constant in Lynne’s life and home. Her talents as a vocalist, pianist, organist, and chorister lifted and blessed her family and others. She especially loved the hymns of the Restoration. Lynne's service as a member of the Tabernacle Choir from 1988 to 2000 brought her great joy, and she toured with the choir around the world.

Lynne was blessed with a natural curiosity and a genuine interest in others. Family and friends always felt welcome in her home and benefited from her compassionate concern. She was an unparalleled shopper and had a flair for creating a beautiful home and wardrobe. She also created meaningful traditions with her family, including singing around the piano and making classic Thanksgiving dinners and Christmas waffle breakfasts.

As an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Lynne served faithfully in a variety of stake, ward, and branch capacities. She used her organizational abilities and love for others to magnify every assignment and was always anxiously engaged in ministering to those in need. Lynne was also a devoted member of the Daughters of Utah Pioneers and served as a volunteer in countless civic capacities over the years. Together, Lynne and Bart have been consummate examples of Christ-like service for their descendants and all those who knew them.

Lynne was the loving mother of six children: Kimball (Pamela) of Cypress, Texas; Lisa (Robert) Hess of Bountiful, Utah; Shawn of Provo, Utah; Amy (Samuel) Andrus of Provo and Seattle, Washington; Jennifer of Orem, Utah; and Christopher (Maria) of West Valley City, Utah. She is survived by her husband, and by her six children, two daughters-in-law, two sons-in-law, twenty grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. She is also survived by her sisters Mary Kocherhans and Carol Nelson––both of Orem––and by brother Richard Croft, D.D.S., (Deana) of Scottsdale, Arizona. She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters Jean Anderson and Helen Peters, and brothers-in-law Dr. James Anderson, August "Pete" Peters, Rex Kocherhans, and Dr. Manfred Nelson.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 26, 2019, at the Orchard First Ward building, 670 East 800 North, Orem. A viewing will take place from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. at the church prior to services. Interment in the Orem City Cemetery, 1520 North 800 East, Orem. Condolences may be offered to the family online at www.walkersanderson.com .

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Humanitarian Aid Fund of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints or Primary Children's Hospital are welcome.

Glen Olsen

May 1, 1939 – April 18, 2021

A loving husband, father and grandpa, Glen Olsen passed away on April 18, 2021. He was born May 1, 1939, in Lovell to Ole and May (Despain) Olsen. He was the youngest of five children, joining brothers and sisters Bob, Adell, Darwin and Wilma.

Glen grew up in Lovell, where he excelled at sports and school. As a Boy Scout, he earned the rank of Eagle Scout and fondly recalled attending the Boy Scout National Jamboree in Irvine, California, in 1953.

Glen joined the Navy and had a successful 28-year career in Airborne Electronic Reconnaissance and Surveillance. While stationed at the U.S. Naval Station in Rota, Spain, Glen met and married his wife, Margot, in 1968. Their son, Dan, was born in 1970. With the Navy, the family moved to Guam and then were fortunate to return to Rota, Spain. Glen retired from the Navy there in 1987 as a chief warrant officer four (CWO-4). He and Margot moved to northern Virginia, where he worked as a defense contractor for Naval Air Systems Command.

Glen was always proud of his hometown, and despite living abroad, he stayed up to date on local news by reading the Lovell Chronicle. In 1998, Glen retired, moved back to Lovell and built a new house on the family’s plot. He and Margot could usually be found gardening in their yard or enjoying nature nearby. Glen was a consummate bird watcher.

Glen served as mayor of Lovell from 2001 to 2004. One of his proudest achievements as mayor was the creation of the Veterans Memorial Park, which was dedicated by Apollo 13 astronaut Jim Lovell. Glen had a lifelong passion for astronomy and science in general. When Halley’s comet visited in 1986, he organized a viewing event with his telescope for his community.

Billy “Bill” Marvin Shipp passed away at the age of 82 on September 30, 2021, at his home in Miles City.

Billy was born on May 18,1939 in Lovell, Wyo. to Nita Marchant and Lemuel Houston Shipp. The marriage of Nita and Lemuel was very brief and when it ended Nita took full custody of Bill. Throughout Bill’s life Nita was married 3 more times, her 4th marriage to Harold Smith. The 4th marriage is how most of us remember Grandma Nita Smith, married to Harold Smith. Bill didn’t know about his dad for the first 25 years of his life. Lemuel tried but Nita (Bill’s mom) wouldn’t allow it. Bill’s childhood was hard, scary at times and very unstable. He did gain one half-brother from these marriages, Harold Claire Dorn “Pinky”. Bill’s mom was forever staying, going, moving in, and moving out of homes, it became their way of life. While growing up Bill could always count on his grandparents (Henry) and they helped raise him into the good man that he became. Nita’s 3rd husband, Whitey Bean, was more stable and even wanted Bill to take his last name. It never became official, but he went by and graduated from Lovell Wyoming High School as Billy Marvin Bean. Bill was an athletic, tall, dark, and handsome man who was the best dressed and best dancer of his class. He was known to put his heart into everything that he took on and always strived forward. Doctrine Croft saw his potential and opened many doors of opportunities for Bill and his future. He offered him money to go on a mission or a scholarship for college baseball. God had other plans… Bill did go to college for a year. While attending college Bill fell in love with that blue-eyed girl Neva Jean Shores.

Bill and Neva were married June 27th,1957 in Greyball, Wyo. The very young newlyweds first lived in Billings, MT and then moved to Williston, ND for a management position of a JCPenney’s Store. This is where they began building their family. First born was a Son-Anthony Shores (Tony) 16 months later a Daughter-Tammy Jean. Bill and Neva with their 2 kids moved to Miles City, MT where Bill would the run Anthony’s Clothing store. Again 16 months apart their 3rd Baby born, another Son-Bradley Marvin.

At the age of 25 Bill got to meet his birth father Lemuel Houston Shipp married to Charlotte Shipp who gave Bill 4 half-sisters (Pat Hewitt, Dixie Evatt, Delma Claudine Stone and Brenda Buck). The sisters absolutely adored how handsome Billy was because he looked identical to their daddy. Bill thought the world of his sisters too. He also loved to brag about his one sister Pat Hewitt-mother of Jennifer Love Hewitt.

The Shipp’s Loved Miles City but another management job with Anthony’s Store moved them to Forsyth, MT this is where their 4th baby born, a Son- Bruce Craig. The kids are growing up fast 8 years later Bill still managing Anthony’s but back in Miles City, the 5th baby born, a Daughter-Tonya (Precious). After Tonya was born Anthony’s moved the Shipp’s to Lander, Wyoming and then finally back to Miles City the place the Shipp’s called home 2714 Pleasant. After 15 years with Anthony’s Bill took a management position with Midland Inc. only lasting 71/2 years, he took a job at Pine Hills. Bill worked at Pine Hills for 17 years. He loved this position as it allowed him to help troubled boys. He retired from Pine Hills at the age of 62. After retiring Bill worked part time at Little Caesar’s Pizza for his son Bradley, doing their books. This was extra special for both Bill and Bradley. Bill worked for him until moving to Laurel, MT. In 2009 Bill worked his last job at Town & Country Gas Station. He worked for Cathy Culp (Boss Daughter).

When Bill mixed talent with practice he could nail a skill perfectly. If there was a goal to reach, Bill would do everything in his power to reach that goal. A couple of perfect examples: In golf he achieved that coveted hole in one and in bowling he achieved the perfect 300. It didn’t matter what the sport was, Bill loved them all. When he wasn’t playing the sport, he was watching something sports related or learning all the ins and outs of each sport. Bill’s father wasn’t there to teach him about family, sports, and work ethics. Bill wanted his children’s life to be different and that it was! The Shipp’s summer weekends were usually spent at the softball park with friends and family. Their weekends built friendships to last a lifetime. Bill was either coaching, umpiring, pitching, and sometimes just watching other teams play the game. Bill had the privilege of coaching critiquing, and eventually playing on a softball team with his 3 sons, 1 son-in-law and 1 brother-in-law. Bill pitched men’s softball for 33 years and retired from it at the age of 50. One of Bill’s Favorite Brag Moments was when he was the coach for The Miles City Babe Ruth baseball team that he coached all the way to state a year or two. He coached The Babe Ruth team for about 5 years which allowed him to coach his nephew (Robbie Shores) and eventually even his first grandson (Branden Watts). He continued to coach not only baseball but other sports as well, to his children and many others thru the years just because he loved it so much. While earning a little extra money Bill also got to enjoy his sports. He earned extra money thru umpiring baseball, softball, and officiating football. He was an official of the Montana High School Association for football for 15 years.

One of Bill’s finest qualities was his loyalty to his favorite teams. The Cleveland Browns were his all-time favorite pro-football team, Cleveland Indians were his favorite baseball team, and the Celtics were his favorite basketball team (being Larry Bird’s biggest fan!) His favorite college team were the MSU Bobcats “GO CATS!” Now high school teams all depended on where they were living and who was playing. If Bill had a family member on the court or in the field all the people sitting next to him would know everything about that person. If his grandkids were involved in anything he would be the first to tell you how great the were.

Bill and Neva’s life together shared rocky roads, but Bill always knew his love for Neva and his children. This love gave him the courage to keep fighting for their relationship. In 2020 Neva and Bill moved back to Miles City to be closer to family.

Bill is survived by his wife Neva Shores Shipp; 5 children -Tony (Brooke)Shipp of Miles City, MT; Tammy (Randy) Watts of Butte, MT; Brad (Brandy) Shipp of Miles City, MT; Bruce (Jan)Shipp of Miles City, MT and Tonya (Robert)Boager of Miles City with 15 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild. He is also survived by his sister-ins-law; Janice (Tom) Mostoller of Salt Lake City, UT, Anita Muri of Miles City, brother-ins-law; Rod (Jan) Shores of Miles City, Robert Emmett of Arizona, numerous nephews and nieces as well as many friends young and old.

Billy Marvin Shipp was welcomed home by his mom and step-dad (Nita and Harold Smith); his grandpa and grandma Henry; his father and step-mother (Lemuel and Charlotte Shipp); his step-father Whitey Bean; half-brother Harold Claire Dorn (Pinky); half-sister Pat Hewitt and Delma Claudine Stone; Father-in-law and Mother-in-law (Forrest And Helen Shores); brothers-in-law Glenn Shores and Pete Muri; Sister-in-law Darlene Emmett; Great granddaughter- Blair Auvil along with many great friends.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to the Hospice nurses and Stevenson and Sons Funeral Home for their special care and help.

Family will be receiving friends on Friday, October 8, 2021, from 4:00-6:00 p.m. at Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home in Miles City. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 9, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Grace Bible Church in Miles City. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting: www.stevensonandsons.com.

Jane Fillerup Welch passed away December 22, 2023, in Elko, NV. She was baby girl number 4 out of 5, in the Marvan and Loraine FIllerup family. Born on April 6, 1939, she was raised in Lovell, Wyoming until her family moved to California during WWII to find better employment opportunities for her father. Post war, they returned to Lovell where they lived in a small modest home, complete with dirt floors on the outskirts of town. Although she was not raised with the finer things in life, Jane was determined to excel at every opportunity. Defying tradition, Jane became a gifted musician, playing the drums and leading the high school band as a drum majorette.

Shortly after her graduation from high school, Jane- now a stunning, willowy beauty standing at almost 5’10” tall - was introduced to the man she would enjoy a 65-year love affair with. Throughout her life she would call him the most handsome man she had ever seen and together they made a gorgeous couple. On August 23, 1957, she and John C. Welch were married for time and all eternity in the Idaho Falls Idaho Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Shortly after their marriage John’s military assignment would take them to Buffalo, NY, where Jane chose to contribute to their newly formed family by working in banking. After their military service was complete, the couple moved to Laramie, Wyoming where John would earn his undergraduate degree, and where their first child Jill, would join their family. Jennifer, their second daughter was born in Colorado during her husband’s tenure in medical school at the University of Colorado.

Wanting to see the world and choose a cultural experience for themselves and their family of 4, she and her husband chose Gorgas Hospital in the Panama Canal Zone as the destination for him to serve his medical residency. Shortly after their arrival in Panama their first son, Jeffrey, was born. This tropical destination was Jane’s Eden. She loved the warm weather, the multi-cultural environment, and the wonderful people working and living in the Canal Zone. Many of these people would become life-long friends of the couple and adopted family for their children. She vowed to return to Panama as they embarked on her husband’s medical career in Wyoming following the end of his residency.

Two more children, a son Courtney, and a daughter, Jacqueline were born in Wyoming before Jane’s wish of returning to Panama came true. While in Panama she became fluent in Spanish, learned to competitively ballroom dance with her husband, enjoyed professionally decorating cakes, was a runway model, and became a private pilot- all while raising 5 children and supporting her husband in his medical career.

Their sixth child Camron was also born in Panama. A dear friend phoned just two months after his birth to let Jane know that a set of twins was available for adoption in a Bolivian hospital. After a lot of prayer, they knew the twins were supposed to be a part of their family. It didn’t take long for them to be on a plane bound to meet their new boys, Jason and Joel. Now, with a family of 8 children they decided to move closer to family in the states, where two more boys, Jody and Christian, would be born over the next two years. Their family of 10 children was now complete.

Jane and John raised their children, first in Utah and then in Wyoming. Dedicated to her children’s activities, Jane attended countless concerts, programs, scout activities, games and meets of all sorts, as well as hundreds of wrestling matches. She was famous for being the loudest and most front-and-center wrestling mom at every tournament, usually slapping the corner of the mat while “coaching” her sons to pin their opponents. She loved her children and would show her momma bear side whenever any of them was threatened while also being the first to hold them accountable for their actions. She insisted on proper annunciation and there would be an immediate, unfavorable response if any of them happened to use ain’t or a double negative in any conversation. Proper posture was also expected although she was usually the only one sitting straight-backed after 2 days on high school bleachers during wrestling season. She had a whistle that was legendary. It was ear piercing and utilized regularly to cheer her offspring on, or to notify them that they were expected to be at home immediately after a day of playing in the neighborhood. Her children fondly remember Jane regularly saying, “You are beautiful. You are intelligent. And you can accomplish anything.”

After her children reached adulthood, she and her husband decided to continue their love affair with travel and caring for underprivileged communities serving medical and humanitarian missions with their church. Their destinations included living in Australia, serving two-year missions in Hong Kong and Chile, and finally enjoying time with a very large, extended family of children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren now living throughout the US and in Canada. Jane was graceful, beautiful, intelligent, and accomplished.

After waiting for her reunion with her beloved husband who preceded her in death, they are finally reunited for eternity. Her parents and four sisters Loraine, Luella, May, and Ruth also preceded her in death. A large extended family of in-laws and their spouses are celebrating her arrival too.

All of her children survive her and they include; Jill Welch of Cody, WY, Jennifer (Frank) Petty of Mesquite, NV, Jeffrey (Jeanette) Welch of Longmont, CO, Courtney (Suzanne) Welch of Elko, NV, Jacqueline (Randy) Welch-Schram of Belgrade, MT, Camron (Julie) Welch of Murphy, NC, Jason Welch of Spring, TX, Joel (Itzil) Welch of Houston, TX, Jody (Sara) Welch of Delta, CO, and Christian (Betsy) Welch of Rossland, BC, Canada. You can see Jane’s big eyes, her long slender legs, her artistic talents, her intelligence, her striking stature, and her eye-catching beauty in her 25 grandchildren (with one more on the way in May), and 17 great-grandchildren (and another on the way in February).

Jane’s family will be celebrating her life at the Cowley, Wyoming LDS Chapel Saturday, December 30th at 2pm. Services will be handled by Haskell Funeral Home in Lovell, Wyoming, and interment will take place following the celebration of life in the Cowley, Wyoming cemetery.

Robert Eugene Davis

1939 – June 23, 2024

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Robert Eugene Davis, a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend, on June 23, 2024, in Draper, Utah, after a courageous battle with multiple myeloma.

Born in Lovell in 1939, Bob’s life was marked by dedication, service and a deep love for his family and community.

Bob graduated from Lovell High School in 1957, where he was a standout athlete, excelling in basketball, football and track. He was not only a sportsman but also a leader, serving as homecoming king and holding various school offices. His early years were a testament to his spirit and enthusiasm, traits that he carried throughout his life.

In 1963, Bob graduated from the University of Wyoming with a Bachelor of Science degree. Soon after, he joined the Air Force, where he served with honor and distinction, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel. His military career was a source of great pride, reflecting his commitment to service and leadership.

After retiring from the Air Force, Bob continued his career with USBA in Kansas City as director of field operations. Bob loved retiring and living in Kansas City. The community there became a place he grew to love and cherish.

He had a profound love for his family. He married his high school sweetheart on October 20, 1959. He was a devoted husband to Annaley Stevens for 65 years, whom he affectionately called “beautiful” and “my honey.” His children, Deidra, Lisalyn, Kolette, Jaclyn and Jason, were his pride and joy, and he cherished every moment spent with them.

Bob’s faith was a cornerstone of his life. He and his beloved wife Annaley served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Nigeria, a period they cherished deeply. Known for his sociable nature, Robert was often the life of the party, bringing joy and laughter to those around him. His warmth and charisma endeared him to many, and he was loved by all who knew him.

He held a special place in his heart for the YU Ranch in Meeteetse, Wyoming, where he grew up with his extended family including his grandfather, grandmother and favored uncles, aunts and cousins. He moved extensively after joining the Air Force but his heart always resided in Wyoming, and he was a true cowboy at heart. He also had a love for the beach in Cape May, New Jersey, where he enjoyed memorable vacations with his family.

An avid summer gardener, Bob took great pleasure in growing and eating homegrown tomatoes topped with Miracle Whip and a little salt and pepper. He also loved playing crossword puzzles, camping, fishing and his wife’s fried chicken.

He was a man of integrity and kindness. He often entered a room with a loud and infectious voice, making the rounds to greet everyone. He had a wit and a charm that people loved and were drawn in by his warmth and genuine spirit. His memory will live on in the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to know him.

Bob’s life was a testament to the power of love, service and family. He will be deeply missed but never forgotten.

His family would love to share our gratitude to those who have reached out with love and memories. We have loved hearing from you all. We also would like to extend our gratitude and love to the staff of Spring Gardens in Draper, where they have so diligently given their time and love in the care of Bob and Annaley.

Bob was preceded in passing by his father, Bert Tolman Davis, mother Viola Asay Davis and grandson Sotir Davis Markoff.

He is survived by his wife, Annaley Stevens Davis; children Deidra Davis Rader, Lisalyn Davis Sharp, Kolette Davis Markoff, Jaclyn Davis Anderson and Jason Stevens Davis; grandchildren Jordan Davis Rader, Haley Rader Graham, Megan Rader Dixon, Devin Davis Rader, Claire Rader, Calan Davis Rader, Aidan Davis Anderson, Samuel Quinn-Davis Sharp, Selah Sofia Sharp, Lillian “Lulu” Markoff, Charles Davis Markoff, Otto Wilson Davis and Vivian Davis; great-grandchildren Weston Rader Graham, Levi Rader Dixon and Mason Robert Rader; brother Michael Asay Davis; and sister Ida Fay Minert Larson.

Bob will be cremated, and his ashes will be scattered at his beloved YU Ranch, a favorite fishing spot at Deep Creek, Wyoming, and Cape May.

A service to celebrate his life and legacy will be held Saturday, Aug. 31, at 10:30 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Sandy Hidden Valley Stake, 1450 East Raddon Drive, Sandy, Utah.