All Obituaries
Freda Johnstone San Jose, CA
Freda Eleanor Johnstone died February 12, 2020.
Freda was born on July 8, 1922, in Thermopolis, Wyoming to Vola Belle (Dockery) and Jess Ready.
Freda married Robert E. Johnstone in 1942 while Bob was stationed at Camp Carson in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She often told the story with both pride, and as a great adventure, of taking the bus to meet him and marry in a small Methodist church on Cheyenne Mountain. Freda followed Bob every place he was sent from Colorado to California and...
Freda Eleanor Johnstone died February 12, 2020.
Freda was born on July 8, 1922, in Thermopolis, Wyoming to Vola Belle (Dockery) and Jess Ready.
Freda married Robert E. Johnstone in 1942 while...
Donald "Don" "Coach" Simpson Thermopolis
Donald “Don” “Coach” T. Simpson,86, passed away Monday, February 03, 2020 at his residence in Thermopolis after a period of declining health.
Born April 23, 1933 in Rochford, South Dakota, he was one of five children of Elmer “Ty” and Marie (Larson) Simpson. Following graduation from Provo High School in Igloo, SD he served in the US Navy from 1952-1956. On August 31, 1956 he married his “pen pal” Lois J. Mecca in Rock...
Donald “Don” “Coach” T. Simpson,86, passed away Monday, February 03, 2020 at his residence in Thermopolis after a period of declining health.
Born April 23,...
James Brown Grand Junction, Colorado
Jim died at 11:25 on the morning of February 10 after a long battle with fourth stage kidney failure. James Nelson Brown was born to Nelson Thomas Brown and Alice Mary (Brown) Brown on November 23, 1934, in Thermopolis, Wyoming. Waiting for him at home were his sisters, Reva June and Mary Alice. He graduated from Hot Springs County High School in 1953. In July of 1957 he enlisted in the Army and served until December of that year. This was followed by five years of service in the reserves....
Jim died at 11:25 on the morning of February 10 after a long battle with fourth stage kidney failure. James Nelson Brown was born to Nelson Thomas Brown and Alice Mary (Brown) Brown on November...
Violet Lee Thermopolis
Violet Elaine Lee, 89, passed away February 6, 2020, at the Worland Healthcare & Rehab Center where she had resided since July 2017.
Born April 22, 1930 in Seminole, Oklahoma, she was the daughter of Russell and Hope (Tansy) Toler. After high school, she attended the Anderson Beauty School in Billings, Montana.
On July 12, 1950 Violet married Harold “Buck” Lee in Casper, Wyoming. The couple moved to Thermopolis, Wyoming in 1955 where they raised their...
Violet Elaine Lee, 89, passed away February 6, 2020, at the Worland Healthcare & Rehab Center where she had resided since July 2017.
Born April 22, 1930 in Seminole, Oklahoma, she was...
Harriet Baker Thermopolis
Harriet Ellen Baker, 60, passed away Monday, February 03, 2020 at Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital in Thermopolis.
Born July 10, 1959 in Flint, Michigan, she was one of four children of Alvin and Mary (Taylor) Hunt. In 1984 she met Jeffrey Baker and they were married in 1992 in Rogers City, MI.
In addition to raising seven children she was a caregiver to any in need. Living on Lake Huron, she raised and sold plants from her greenhouse. The family moved to Thermopolis...
Harriet Ellen Baker, 60, passed away Monday, February 03, 2020 at Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital in Thermopolis.
Born July 10, 1959 in Flint, Michigan, she was one of four children of Alvin...
Betty BJ Dunbar Thermopolis
Betty Jane “B.J.” Dunbar, 78, passed away at her home in Red Lane, Hot Springs County, Wyoming, February 3, 2020.
Born December 22, 1942 in Hillsdale, Michigan, she was the daughter of Billie and Donna (Fink) Houghtby.
She married John G. Dunbar, July 23, 1961 in Cambria, Michigan. The couple moved to Wyoming in 1977, then to Thermopolis in 1990. A secretary and librarian, she was employed by R & S Well Service and the Hot Springs County Library. B.J....
Betty Jane “B.J.” Dunbar, 78, passed away at her home in Red Lane, Hot Springs County, Wyoming, February 3, 2020.
Born December 22, 1942 in Hillsdale, Michigan, she was the daughter...
Elizabeth Scoggin Thermopolis
Elizabeth Louise “Betty” Scoggin, 87, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2020, at Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital in Thermopolis following a period of failing health.
Born October 2, 1932 in Rawlins, Wyoming, she was the only girl of four children of John and Ellen (Hennek) Morgan.
On September 17, 1955, Betty married James “Jim” Scoggin in Rawlins, Wyoming. The couple moved to Thermopolis where they raised their children, Ellen...
Elizabeth Louise “Betty” Scoggin, 87, passed away Thursday, January 23, 2020, at Hot Springs County Memorial Hospital in Thermopolis following a period of failing health.
Born October...
George "Butch" Yetter Jr Thermopolis
George “Butch” Henry Yetter, Jr, 57, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2020 at his residence in Thermopolis.
Born August 14, 1962, in Cody, Wyoming, he was one of three children of George and Irene (Clark) Yetter. The family moved to Thermopolis where Butch attended school.
Butch operated heavy equipment until becoming disabled. He enjoyed music, fishing, hunting, rock hunting, spending time with family and his cat.
Cherishing his memory is his father,...
George “Butch” Henry Yetter, Jr, 57, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2020 at his residence in Thermopolis.
Born August 14, 1962, in Cody, Wyoming, he was one of three children...
Edson Carothers Thermopolis
Edson Buck Carothers, 65, passed away January 25, 2020 at his residence in Thermopolis.
Born March 2, 1954 in Boulder, Colorado, he was one of four children of Robert and Erva (Kingsbury) Carothers. The family soon moved to Shell, WY. Buck graduated from Greybull High School. In 1974 he married Arvilla Jean Hankinson. In the mid 70’s they moved to Thermopolis.
Buck was employed as a maintenance engineer for the railroad until his health...
Edson Buck Carothers, 65, passed away January 25, 2020 at his residence in Thermopolis.
Born March 2, 1954 in Boulder, Colorado, he was one of four children of Robert and Erva (Kingsbury)...
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