All Obituaries
Steven Weaver Thermopolis
Steven Grant “Steve” Weaver, 61, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2019 at Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital after a short battle of bladder cancer.
Born August 7, 1958 in Sheridan, Wyoming, he was the son of Virgil and Anna Mae (Dykes) Weaver. Coming to Thermopolis as a youngster, he graduated from H.S. Co. High School. Following graduation he was employed by well servicing companies including McCumber Well Service for twenty years.
On November 17, 1979,...
Steven Grant “Steve” Weaver, 61, passed away Sunday, November 3, 2019 at Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital after a short battle of bladder cancer.
Born August 7, 1958 in Sheridan,...
Pasquale "Pete" Cavalli Thermopolis
Pasquale “Pete” Cavalli, 89, passed away suddenly November 6, 2019 at Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital in Thermopolis.
Born June 21, 1930 in Gebo, Wyoming, he was one of three children of Bertolo and Maria (Lazzaroto) Cavalli. He graduated Thermopolis High School and then joined the National Guard in 1948. Called into active duty during the Korean Conflict, Pete’s artillery battery was called the Cowboy Canoneers. Following his discharge in 1952, he...
Pasquale “Pete” Cavalli, 89, passed away suddenly November 6, 2019 at Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital in Thermopolis.
Born June 21, 1930 in Gebo, Wyoming, he was one of three...
Starr Garoutte Thermopolis
Starr D. Garoutte, 73, passed away suddenly at her Thermopolis, Wyoming residence November 7, 2019.
Born July 7, 1946 in Sioux City, Iowa, she was the daughter of Harold and Ruth (Dodge) Kenderdine. She lived in Iowa, Minnesota, and came to Wyoming in the late 1970’s.Starr later moved to Thermopolis.
During her life she worked in all forms of food services. She enjoyed the great outdoors, camping and gardening. She attended the Risen Son Southern Baptist...
Starr D. Garoutte, 73, passed away suddenly at her Thermopolis, Wyoming residence November 7, 2019.
Born July 7, 1946 in Sioux City, Iowa, she was the daughter of Harold and Ruth (Dodge)...
David Hoxsey Thermopolis, WY
David A. Hoxsey, 81, passed away Monday, November 04, 2019 at the Thermopolis Rehabilitation and Care Center.
Born August 7, 1938 in St. Helens, Oregon, he was the son of Francis and Ethel (Campbell) Hoxsey. Following high school he worked as a car mechanic, then became a millwright for a chemical plant in Oregon. He enjoyed fishing and hunting
In August of 1960 he married Peggy Olson in St. Helens, Oregon. The couple came to Thermopolis, Wyoming in 2007, later returning...
David A. Hoxsey, 81, passed away Monday, November 04, 2019 at the Thermopolis Rehabilitation and Care Center.
Born August 7, 1938 in St. Helens, Oregon, he was the son of Francis and Ethel...
L. Cook Thermopolis
Louise FAYE Cook, 87, passed away October 12, 2019 at the Thermopolis Rehabilitation and Wellness where she had resided the past year.
Faye was born August 7, 1932 in Lovell, Wyoming, the daughter of Charles and Betsy (Carey) Holder.
For much of Faye’s life she was a waitress employed by the Sideboard Café. On January 13, 1972 she married Charlie C. Cook in Thermopolis. The couple raised two daughters. Mr. Cook passed away in 1988. Faye enjoyed gardening,...
Louise FAYE Cook, 87, passed away October 12, 2019 at the Thermopolis Rehabilitation and Wellness where she had resided the past year.
Faye was born August 7, 1932 in Lovell, Wyoming, the...
Donald Weeks Basin, WY
Donald Paul “Don” Weeks, 77, died suddenly September 27, 2019 as the result of an accident in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.
Born August 17, 1942 in Rock Springs, Wyoming, he was one of five children of Donald Joy and Margaret (Romango) Weeks. He attended schools in southern Wyoming and graduated from Rawlins High School.
For much of his life he worked in the oil fields becoming a production foreman.
On June 25, 1966 he married Karen Leger in Casper,...
Donald Paul “Don” Weeks, 77, died suddenly September 27, 2019 as the result of an accident in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee.
Born August 17, 1942 in Rock Springs, Wyoming, he was...
Ruth Clare Yonkee/Johnson Thermopolis
Long time resident and business woman, Ruth Clare Yonkee Johnson, 97, peacefully passed away Sunday, September 22, at Thermopolis Rehabilitation and Care Center where she had resided the past 3 years.
Born June 20, 1922 in Thermopolis, she was the daughter of Otto and Clare (Armstrong) Menger. She later became step daughter to Clifford W. Axtell. After graduating as Valedictorian from Hot Springs County High School in 1940, she studied at Mills College in California and University of...
Long time resident and business woman, Ruth Clare Yonkee Johnson, 97, peacefully passed away Sunday, September 22, at Thermopolis Rehabilitation and Care Center where she had resided the past 3...
Nora Virgin Thermopolis
Nora Lee Virgin, 90, passed quietly at her home in Thermopolis, September 22, 2019. Born April 19, 1929 in Thermopolis, Wyoming, she was the daughter of William Franklin and Esther Scott Virgin.
A life-long resident of Thermopolis, she was employed by the Thermopolis School District for many years in the Business Department. Nora Lee spent a few years living in San Francisco, CA.
As a child, Nora Lee enjoyed playing with her older sister, Janet. She enjoyed riding her...
Nora Lee Virgin, 90, passed quietly at her home in Thermopolis, September 22, 2019. Born April 19, 1929 in Thermopolis, Wyoming, she was the daughter of William Franklin and Esther Scott...
Virginia Bury Thermopolis
Virginia Mae Bury, 90, passed away September 16, 2019 at Washakie Medical Center in Worland. She was presently residing at Worland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.
Born January 19, 1929 in Butte, Montana, she was one of three children of Ralph and Winifred (Dunstan) Noble. The family moved to Thermopolis when Virginia was in high school.
On November 11, 1948 she married Henry Bury in Thermopolis, Wyoming. Three sons were born to this union.
A bookkeeper for much of...
Virginia Mae Bury, 90, passed away September 16, 2019 at Washakie Medical Center in Worland. She was presently residing at Worland Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center.
Born January 19,...
Joseph Watkins Hot Springs County, WY
Joseph Billy “Joe” Watkins, 58, died Friday, September 6, 2019 as the result of a motorcycle accident north of Thermopolis.
Born October 20, 1960 in Grand Junction, Colorado, he was the son of Duane and Rose (Voss) Watkins. The family moved to Thermopolis where Joseph attended school. Raised on a ranch, he had a special kind of love for horses. Following his graduation from Hot Springs County High School he joined the Army National Guard. After boot...
Joseph Billy “Joe” Watkins, 58, died Friday, September 6, 2019 as the result of a motorcycle accident north of Thermopolis.
Born October 20, 1960 in Grand Junction, Colorado, he...
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