Phyllis Louise Cordingly, 71, of Thermopolis, Wyoming, went home to be with the Lord and her family on Wednesday, May 22, 2013.
Born November 23, 1941, in a home by the railroad tracks in Upton, Wyoming, she was the youngest of nine children raised on the family ranch outside Upton.
Preceding her in death was her father, Vernie Cordingly; mother, Florence (Adkins); son, Darrell; brothers, Kenneth, Virgil, and Howard; sisters, Lorraine, Vivian and Georgie.
She is survived by her son, Dale Clark of Boulder, CO; brothers, Stan Cordingly, Thermopolis; sister, Fern Blakeman, Sundance; her many nieces and nephews; eight grandchildren; and eleven great grandchildren.
Funeral services were May 25 at the Risen Son Southern Baptist Church in Thermopolis with Pastor David Thornton and granddaughter, Reverend Miranda Nelson officiating. Graveside services were in the Greenwood Cemetery in Upton on May 26, 2013.
Mortimore Funeral is assisting the family with arrangements. Online condolences may be made at www.mortfh.com.

Teresa Anne Hauber, 75, of Kirkland, Washington, passed away on May 23, 2013, at her home. Teresa was born in Spearfish, South Dakota, on March 7, 1938, to Julius and Anna (Finch) Hauber. She grew up near Hulett, Wyoming, on the family farm. She graduated from Hulett High School in 1957. She attended a secretarial school in Omaha, Nebraska, after graduation. She worked for several years in Billings, Montana, and relocated to Seattle in 1967. She spent her whole career in the insurance industry. She was a member of the Plymouth Congregational Church in Seattle and served in several volunteer roles at the church. She also served on the condo association board where she lived.
She is survived by her sister, Janet Bunger of Salt Lake City, Utah; and four nieces, Janell, Maureen, Gwen and Sue. She was preceded by her parents; and her sister, Mary A Krenz. She is also survived by two aunts, Myrtle Trickey of Grants Pass, Oregon, and Alice Roberts of Billings.
Memorial services will be held later this summer.
She loved growing flowers so plant some to enjoy this summer.

Rosilea Davis Meyer, 83 of Spearfish, South Dakota, died on May 26, 2013, at the David M. Dorsett Healthcare Center in Spearfish.
Rosilea was born on June 15, 1929, to Albion Everard and Sylvia Ann Davis at the home of her Maternal Grandparents, John and Bertha Ferguson in Hoxie, Kansas. She lived in Hoxie until 1936 when she moved to Yuma, Colordao, where she met and married Edwin John Meyer on June 15, 1949. Their family enlarged by two children, Vickie Ann Meyer born November 26, 1953, and Rickie John Meyer born June 27, 1957. In 1958, they moved to Sundance, Wyoming, where Rosilea and Edwin worked a family cleaning/janitorial business for 39 years until they retired to Spearfish in 1997.
Rosilea is survived by her sister, Noralea Bickley of Otis, Colorado; brother, Allen E. (Patricia) Davis of Yuma; daughter Vickie Meyer-Olson of Lead, South Dakota; son, Rickie John Meyer of Rock Springs, Wyoming; four grandchildren, Spencer John (Malinda) Olson of Mariposa, California, Edwin J. (Kara) Olson of Deadwood, South Dakota, Brandy L. (Christopher) Millard of Rapid City, South Dakota, and Adam J. Meyer of Green River, Wyoming; six great-grandchildren, Jonathan R. Olson and Kalyin M. Olson of Mariposa, Kyla and Benjamin Olson of Deadwood, Francis S. and Caleb Millard of Rapid City; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, Edwin on July 25, 2011.
Graveside services will be a 3 p.m. on Thursday, June 6, 2013, at Black Hills National Cemetery in Sturgis, South Dakota.
Arrangements are under the care of Fidler-Isburg Funeral Chapels and Crematory Service of Spearfish. Online condolences may be written at www.fidler-isburgfuneralchapels.com

Loving wife, mother and, grandmother, Troyce G. Turner, died May 30, 2013, at her Claremont, California, home where she and her husband Carrol of 56 wonderful years had been residents since 1960. She was 77 years old.
Troyce was born on October 6, 1935, in Sundance, Wyoming. It was there that she was raised and attended college at the University of Wyoming. She received a degree in marketing from California State University Los Angeles.
She began a career in sales with Mary Kay Cosmetics as a beauty consultant and became a Senior Sales Director in 1979. Her career lasted 41 years with many happy memories and friends.
She and Carrol have three lovely daughters, Lynn Bryla, Andrea Green and Gail Osborne.
She adored her 13 grandchildren, Carolyn, Natalie, Zachary, Brandon, Amanda, Devin, Sean, Lars, Even, Dane, Rachel, Jordan and Haley.
She loved her son-in-laws, Fred Bryla, Mike Green, and Christopher Osborne.
For the last 20 years, she and Carrol spent their summers in Sundance from May through September. All the family came to be with them at what was commonly called “Camp Chaos”. There she had a garden and spent every August canning tomatoes and pickles, and making pies for the freezer. Many evenings were spent enjoying the view of Sundance Mountain.
She is preceded in death by her parents Andy and Frances Policky and her brother Robert.
Surviving relatives include brothers Donald and Ivan Policky, sister-in-laws Ramona Policky and Mary Policky and many nephews and nieces.
A memorial service was on Monday, June 3, 2013, at Todd Memorial Chapel in Claremont.

Jerry Allen Grant of Hulett, Wyoming, was born on September 6, 1943, and passed away May 27, 2013, in the Sundance, Wyoming, hospital. Jerry is survived by his immediate family, father Herbert “Hube” Grant; one brother, Gaylin (Becky); two sisters, Doris (Noel) and Zella (Don). He was preceded in death by his mother, Lois Marie (Lemrick) Grant; and his sister, Gayle. There will be no funeral services planned at this point in time. Arrangements are under the care of Fidler-Roberts & Isburg Funeral Chapel, Sundance. Online condolences maybe written to www.fidler-isburgfuneralchapels.com

Donald H. Roberts of Hulett, Wyoming, passed away in his home at the age of 78 on June 5, 2013.

He was born on November 29, 1934, to Perry and Gladys (Dickinson) Roberts on their homestead in Hulett. He attended Hulett School and went on to join the United States Air Force. He was honorably discharged to help his parents after his father was injured.

On June 1, 1956, Don married Betty Hower. He worked for Crook County Road and Bridge then took over the family ranch. He founded Hulett L.P. Gas and was known throughout the county for his tough right hook, winning smile, and willingness to always lend a helping hand.

Don was elected Crook County Commissioner in 1996. He was chosen as a member of the Wyoming Selective Service Board and served on the Hulett Lions Club and American Legion. He was a founding board member of Hulett National Bank and Hulett Airport Board. He was one of ten charter members of the Hulett Flying Club.

Don had many passions. One of which was his love for flying. He took great joy in his time flying and later helping his son-in-law, Kevin, achieve his private pilot’s license. He had proven himself as an excellent partner for dancing and a skilled roller skater. Many students in the area were lucky enough to also have him as a substitute bus driver, known for giving candy and soda during those long bus rides. Family was the most important thing to Don. He would stand up for any family member and cherished the times he spent with them, especially with his grandchildren. He was a generous man and a pillar of the Hulett community.

He is survived by his wife, Betty; daughter and son-in-law, Bonnie and Kevin Sweeney; son, Ronald Roberts; son and daughter-in-law, Jimmy and Dianne Roberts; four grandchildren, Holly Weiss and husband Jason Weiss, Brooke Sweeney, JD Roberts and Alisha Roberts; two great grandsons, Jason and Gavin Weiss; two sisters, Helen and Frank Ridinger, Diana and Donald Anderson; and many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Perry and Gladys Roberts.

Funeral services for Don were Tuesday, June 11, 2013, at Greater Hulett Community Center. A memorial is being set up in Don’s name.

Arrangements are under the care of Fidler-Roberts & Isburg Funeral Chapel of Sundance. Online condolences may be written at www.fidler-isburgfuneralchapels.com

LeRoy Butts, 76, Sundance, WY, passed away with his family by his side at Crook County Memorial Hospital on June 25, 2013.
He was born on February 7, 1937, to Ross and Clara (Miller) Butts in Belle Fourche, SD.  He attended rural schools in Crook County and at an early age, he started working for wages, as a ranch hand and for a dude ranch.  Later he was employed by Robert’s Construction Co. in Sundance.  He joined the US Army on February 8, 1956 and was stationed in Ulm, Germany.  He was Honorably Discharged on December 12, 1957 due to his father’s ill health.  He then continued working for Robert’s Construction Co.
On October 26, 1963, LeRoy married Lila Vines and they took over the family ranch, where he resided until his death.
LeRoy enjoyed fishing, hunting, rodeoing, wood carving and reading about American history.  He was a craftsman of western decor for the ranch and family members.
In his younger years, he played a harmonica and a guitar; he sometimes played for dances at the Old Legion Hall in Sundance.  Country music was his favorite and he liked to dance, he especially liked to waltz.
He loved the ranch way of life, the animals, listening to the rain fall and being outdoors.
Family was very important to him.  He was especially proud of his three sons and their families.
He is survived by his wife of nearly 50 years, Lila; son, Jim (Angela), Kayla and Kory; son, Les (Cassie),  Davis and  Dawson; son, Wes (Denene Humphries), Katie, Andrea and Rowdy; and five nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister, Myrna Mae Bartlett Colvin and brother-in-law, Loran Bartlett.
Funeral Services for LeRoy were Saturday, June 29, 2013, at the Sundance Elementary School Gymnasium.  Interment followed at Green Mountain Cemetery, near Sundance.  A memorial has been established to the Crook County Fire Department and the Sundance Fire Department.
Arrangements are under the care of Fidler-Roberts and Isburg Funeral Chapel of Sundance.  Online condolences may be left at www.fidler-isburgfuneralchapels.com

Russell Richards died June 24, 2013, of a cardiac event, at his home in Powell, Wyoming. He was born January 19, 1957, in Sheridan, Wyoming, to Jay and Betty Mae Richards.
He graduated from high school in 1975 in Kaycee, Wyoming.
Russell is survived by his sister and brother-in-law, Donna and Roger Willey, Hulett, Wyoming; and his brother Delbert Richards, Billings, Montana.
He was preceded in death by his parents; maternal grandparents, George and Iola Graham; and his paternal grandparents, Harlan and Winnie Williams.
A memorial service will be held at a later date and he will be buried with his parents at the Hulett Cemetery.

Dee L . Rankin, 86 of Upton, Wyoming, passed away on June 24, 2013, after a brief stay at the Weston County Hospital.
She was born on September 9, 1926, at the Dan Davis Ranch, to Herbert D Livingston and Zela Dee (Jacobson) Livingston. As a young girl , while growing up on the family ranch, she enjoyed riding her horse to and from school. She attended Upton High School then earned her Degree in Home Economics from the University Of Wyoming , followed by a Masters Degree from Black Hills State University.
Dee was a Leader of the Soda Butte 4-H Club, a member of the Mothers Afternoon Club, Sunrise Circle, Farm Bureau, Weston County Cowbelles and United Methodist Church of Upton. She was the sewing leader for the Soda Butte 4-H Club and had the pleasure of teaching many girls the art of sewing. She was also the Wyoming Extension Agent for Weston County which allowed her to help shape the 4-H program which also included sharing informative presentations to Homemakers throughout the County.
While attending a dance in Upton, a young man named Charlie Rankin recalls an especially “spiffy” looking , Dee Livingston. She must have thought the same of Charlie because they were married on October 21, 1951, and remain so to this day. To this 61 year union, five children were born and later, a great niece joined the family at the Rankin Ranch. While caring for her family, Dee also enjoyed cooking for brandings, shipping and working cattle. She was well known for her beautiful handcrafted quilts. Her creativity and knowledge were passed to each and every one of her children as well as all the other children she taught over the years. Dee will be remembered as a very giving, caring and honest person.
Those thankful for sharing Dee’s life include her husband, Charles R Rankin of Upton; three daughters, Linda (Gene Roberts) of Carlile, Wyoming, Rhonda (Dave Pollat) of Upton, Sharon (Doug Materi) of Upton; two sons, Ramon (Faye Rankin) of Forsyth, Montana, Curtis (Mary Rankin) of Upton; great niece, Marie (Clyde Krevanic) of Pine Haven, who became a sister in the Rankin family; fourteen grandchildren, and twenty-three great grandchildren. Dee dearly loved each and every family member. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Ellis (Buddy) Livingston and her sister, Lynn Locke.
The Service was held June 29, 2013, at the Laverne C. Boal Auditorium in Upton with Sharee Johnson, Officiating. Burial and graveside services were held at the family ranch. Pallbearers were grandsons, Tony Barton, J.D Barton, Kyle Materi; two nephews, Darrell Locke, Doug Livingston and a family friend, Woody Gaughenbaugh.
The family suggests memorials to the 4-H organization of Weston County and can be mailed to P.O. Box 2 Upton, WY 82730

Patrick Clark, 67, of Aladdin, WY passed away on July 9, 2013 at the Fort Meade VA Medical Center.

Patrick was born in Newark, NJ on April 29, 1946 to William and Edith (Tassinaro) Clark. He married Dolores “Dee” Arteaga and to this union a daughter Christina was born. He was an avid hunter of elk, deer and antelope for many years and greatly enjoyed photography. His favorite pastime was attending auctions, he would always buy some kind of tool or trinket, that’s why Patrick and Dee always had an auction of their own.

He is survived by his wife, Dee; daughter Christina (Donnie) Jacobs; grandchildren Carrissia and Anthony Anderson; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Joey and Bill Clark.

Memorial services will be at 10 a.m. on Monday, July 15, 2013, at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis.

Arrangements are under the care of Fidler-Roberts & Isburg Funeral Chapel of Sundance. Online condolences may be written at www.fidler-isburgfuneralchapels.com

Dolores Wagner, 81, Sundance, Wyoming, died at her home July 5, 2013.

She was born on December 16, 1931, in Monarch, Wyoming, to John and Eva (Boyak) Drobish. After residing in the Monarch area the family moved to Sheridan Wyoming where she attended and graduated from Sheridan High School. It was in Sheridan that she met and married her husband Walter Wagner. Together they raised five children. She enjoyed tending to her herb and flower gardens, reading, browsing the internet, and keeping up with family and friends by email. She was known by her family and friends as ‘Dee’.

As a long time member of Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in Sundance she was involved with the altar guild and service projects for the congregation. In spite of enduring a chronic condition in her later days she had the assurance of salvation in her Lord Jesus and is now relieved of her suffering in His presence.

She is survived by her children, David Wagner, Ridgecrest, California, Barbara Wagner, Shingle Springs, California, Leslie Morgan, Wheaton, Illinois, Curtis Wagner, Mt. View, Hawaii, and Douglas Wagner, Woodland, California; along with two sisters, Ann Belish, Sheridan, Wyoming, and Martha Kobielusz, Lead, South Dakota. Dee enjoyed her five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Wagner; infant daughter, Patricia Wagner; father, John Drobish; mother, Eva (Boyak) Parsons; sister, Mary Kuzma; and brothers, John Drobish, and Robert Drobish.

Memorial Services for Dolores will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, July 13, 2013, at Mount Calvary Lutheran Church in Sundance.

Arrangements are under the care of Fidler-Roberts & Isburg Funeral Chapels, Sundance, WY.  Online condolences may be written to www.fidler-isburgfuneralchapels.com.

Richard Lee Dodson, 49 of Sundance, Wyoming, passed away on July 4, 2013, at his home.

Richard was born to Robert John and Bernice Catherine (Slusarski) Dodson on October 12, 1963, in Berlin, Germany.

Richard was a lover and giver of life. He was daily developing his relationship with Jesus Christ and was always willing to give a helping hand. He was an avid music fan, loved the Dallas Cowboys and giving hugs.

He very proudly received his GED and once owned and operated a DJ business, laid concrete and did painting. Although much of his adult life was spent battling health issues, Rick was able to have a smile and treat each day as a gift to be shared with others.

He was much enjoyed and will be missed by all who called him friend, which also included his constant companion, Cricket, his dog of 12 years which he has had since he was a six weeks old pup.

Richard is survived by his father, Robert Dodson Sr.; sisters, Sharon (Dave) Secrest and Susan (Mark) Olson; brother, Robert (Linda) Dodson; nieces and nephews, Mark, Sean, Melissa, Megan, John and Kayla; great-nephew; and aunt Judy Dodson. He was preceded in death by his mother, Bernice; daughter, London; uncle, William and great-grandparents.

Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, July 15, 2013, at the Chapel of Faith Church in Sundance with Pastor Dave Jagemann officiating. A memorial has been established in his name to the Chapel of Faith to be used in assisting others in need in the Sundance Community.

You loved life and are now resting with the Giver of Life.

Arrangements are under the care of Fidler-Roberts & Isburg Funeral Chapel of Sundance. Online condolences may be written at www.fidler-isburgfuneralchapels.com.

A graveside memorial service for Rudalph Leonard Dyer, 73, of Wister, Oklahoma, and formerly of Sundance, Wyoming, will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, July 13, 2013, at Green Mountain Cemetery, Four Corners, Wyoming. Rudalph was born May 18, 1940, in Sundance to Virgil and Margaret (Demyan) Dyer. He passed away Saturday, July 6, 2013, in Wister. He was a Korean Conflict veteran.

He is survived by three daughters, Valarie (and John) Brinsfield of Vienna, Maryland, Michelle Dyer (and Eddie Gillham) of Wister, Cynthia (and Billy) Gillham of Wister; one son, Ronald (and Stacy) Dyer of Port St. Joe, Florida; one sister, Yolanda (and Charley) McGurn of Casper, Wyoming; one brother, Leslie (and Erma) Dyer of Pierre, South Dakota; ten grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Arrangements are under the direction of Dowden Funeral Home, Heavener, Oklahoma, www.dowdenfh.com

James H. Brown, 63 of Carlile, Wyoming, passed away on November 4, 2012. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. on Friday, July 12, 2013, at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis.

A full obituary was previously published.

Online condolences may be left at www.fidler-isburgfuneralchapels.com

Jeremy John Septka passed away on June 23, 2013 at the age of 38. Jeremy was born October 26, 1974, to his mother, Zelva LeAnne Macdonald and his father, Jerry Dean Septka.

He is survived by his son, Arhon Michael Septka, whom he loved very much. He is also survived by his mother, Zelva Rivers; his step-father Kenneth Rivers; his younger brother, Fred Septka III (wife Erin Septka); his two younger sisters: JaNeece Rivers Finn and Tara Rivers Blakeman; and his grandmother, Barbara Macdonald. Jeremy is also survived by his numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, and nephews, and also longtime friend, Jodie Major.

He is preceded in death by his father, Jerry Septka and his grandfather, William (Bill) Macdonald.

Jeremy loved spending time with his son, Arhon, as well as his friends and family. Jeremy loved his dog, Emmy. He loved to play golf and listen to music. He collected elephants, model ships, autographed pictures of various celebrities, as well as many other things. Jeremy may be gone, but he will never be forgotten.

Memorial services will be held at St. Onge Community Center on Saturday July 13, 2013, at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be left in the care of Fred Septka III, or sent to Fred Septka III, P. O. Box 1147, Spearfish, SD., 57783, to be set aside for Arhon’s college education.

James Christian Larsen, 93, Sturgis, South Dakota, died Saturday, July 6, 2013, at his residence.

Funeral services will be held Friday, July 12, 2013, at 2 p.m. at Kinkade Funeral Chapel with Father Bill Zandri officiating. Burial will follow at Black Hills National Cemetery with military honors provided by the Sturgis Veteran’s honor guard.

Visitation will be Thursday noon until 8 p.m. at the Kinkade Funeral Chapel.

Jim was born December 28, 1919, in Laramie, Wyoming, to Nels and Hilma (Gabrielson) Larson. The early years of life were on a ranch with his family. He attended rural school on the ranch then graduated from Laramie High. He graduated from the University of Wyoming with a B.S. in Agronomy. Interrupting his college attendance, he served four years in the Army and at the end of these years served in the U. S. Army Air Force as a medic. He participated in many rescues. He received a letter of commendation for his outstanding service as a member and the medic of the most difficult mountain climbing expedition ever attempted in Alaska, spanning two months on Mt. McKinley.

Jim married Mary Ellen Justman February 21, 1946, in Laramie and their family was blessed with five children: John Larsen (Terri, deceased), Rock Springs, Wyoming, Patricia Kocher (Charlie), Evanston, Wyoming, Dr. James Larsen (Linda), Bozeman, Montana, Dr. Jerry Larsen (Colleen), Casper, Wyoming, and Jeanne Blalock (Clint), Sturgis.

He worked for the USDA in the Soil Conservation Service in Pinedale, Wyoming, Sundance, Wyoming, and then as the Resource Conservation and Development Project Coordinator in Rapid City, South Dakota, from 1968 until he retired in 1980 spanning 40 years of service.

He was a founding member of the Black Hills Regional Food Bank and served years as Chairman. He served on the Urban Forestry Committee and Keep SD Green. He was the School Board President in Sundance, WY, and active in the Lions Club. He loved to ski, was a ski patrol and taught skiing at the U of WY. He loved hunting, fishing, camping, gardening, and was an armature photographer. He loved spending time in the Black Hills and loved his family.

He was preceded in death by his siblings, Marie Sims, David Larsen, Raymond Larsen and Velma Brown. He is survived by his siblings, Janice Jacoby of Colorado and Dorthy Buckland and Fern Van Waning of California; his wife; his children; 14 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.

Memorials have been established to Hospice of the Northern Hills and the Black Hills Regional Food Bank.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.kinkadefunerals.com

Mick Dowdy, Sr., 82, of Spearfish, South Dakota, passed away on July 14, 2013, with his wife of 60 years by his side.

Mick was born July 3, 1931, in Hudson, Colorado, to Will and Ada Dowdy, 10th of 12 children. On September 14, 1952, he married Jane Ames in Sundance, Wyoming. Mick served in the Korean War, being honorably discharged in 1958. Mick went to work at Baroid in Osage, Wyoming, in 1976. The company transferred him to Colony, Wyoming. He retired in 1993. Mick and Jane enjoyed going to Deadwood, fishing and spending time with family. Mick was an avid collector of antique bottles and insulators.

Mick is survived by his wife, Jane of Spearfish; children, Mick (Heidi) Dowdy of Upton, Wyoming, Susan (Merv) Mills of Wright, Wyoming, Lisa (Lonnie) Koranda of Camp Crook, South Dakota, and Jeff Dowdy of Spearfish; grandchildren, Jesse (Brian) McColley, Sonya (Chris) Duvall, JC Dowdy, Crystal (Rob) Davis, Luke (Genetha) Dowdy, Jere Updike, Larry Updike, Brianna (Jessie) Thelander, Erik Klein, Nick (Katie) Mills and Avery (Twila) Mills; brothers, Bill, Jim, Pat and a sister, Lola; also numerous great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and friends.

Mick was preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Jack, Don, Jerry, Scott; sisters, Ruth, Faye, Shirley and a grandson, Alfred Updike.

Graveside services will be held at 1:30 p.m., Thursday, July 18, 2013, at the Upton Greenwood Cemetery. A celebration of his life will follow at the Upton Senior Center. In lieu of flowers, a memorial has been established to St. James Lutheran Church of Belle Fourche and Northern Hills Training Center.

Arrangements are under the care of Fidler-Isburg Funeral Chapels and Crematory Service of Spearfish. Online condolences may be left at www.fidler-isburgfuneralchapels.com

Patrick Clark, 67, of Aladdin, WY passed away on July 9, 2013 at the Fort Meade VA Medical Center.

Patrick was born in Newark, NJ on April 29, 1946 to William and Edith (Tassinaro) Clark. He married Dolores “Dee” Arteaga and to this union a daughter Christina was born. He was an avid hunter of elk, deer and antelope for many years and greatly enjoyed photography. His favorite pastime was attending auctions, he would always buy some kind of tool or trinket, that’s why Patrick and Dee always had an auction of their own.

He is survived by his wife, Dee; daughter Christina (Donnie) Jacobs; grandchildren Carrissia and Anthony Anderson; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, Joey and Bill Clark.

Memorial services were Monday, July 15, 2013, at Black Hills National Cemetery near Sturgis.

Arrangements are under the care of Fidler-Roberts & Isburg Funeral Chapel of Sundance. Online condolences may be written at www.fidler-isburgfuneralchapels.com

Terence (Terry) O. McKillip was the eleventh child born to James and Ruth McKillip on January 9, 1939, in Pierre, South Dakota. His family lived in Belvedere, South Dakota, until Terry was in 1st grade when they moved to Midland, South Dakota, where he remained until he was a sophomore in high school. He finished high school in Edgemont, South Dakota, where he lived with his brother John.
After high school Terry went to work for John in the trucking business. In 1963, he began working for Kiewitt Construction in Sundance, Wyoming.
He married Linda St. John in 1964 and moved to North Dakota where he worked at a uranium mine. Two daughters were born to this marriage: Tressa from Grand Junction, Colorado, and Deborah who died at 18 months. Terry worked for Kiewitt until 1972. He was married to his soul mate, Mary Wood, in 1977 after meeting on a dance floor doing the jitterbug. They bought a Kenworth from John Kummerfeld and entered the trucking business. He continued to haul bentonite, then gravel for the County and many neighbors. In 2008, he retired to reap the benefits of his and Mary’s work on their coveted home.
At the age of 74, Terry passed away July 17, 2013, at their home with Mary at his side after a fight with cancer. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Ruth (Hand) McKillip; a daughter, Deborah; three brothers, Danny, Jim, and John; two sisters, Darlene and Marion; three half brothers and three half sisters. He is survived by his wife of rural Moorcroft, Mary; daughter, Tressa (Tom) of Grand Junction; granddaughter, Sydney; grandson, Terren; and sister, Arleta of Eugene, Oregon; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Terry loved the trucking business, particularly hauling for local people because of the opportunity to visit. He was often invited in for dinner after loads of gravel were delivered, cherishing those special moments. He claimed he traveled more county roads than most people who had lived here for a lifetime. Terry was known for taking care of his truck with utmost diligence. A bolt was never left loose, and he had the cleanest truck on the road! He understood that keeping his truck in the best working order brought less break downs and more income. People appreciated his gift of being able to lay a load of gravel without it needing to be spread with a blade. Fellow truckers brought their repair questions to him and he never left anyone broke down. He would even sacrifice loads to help others get their trucks running.
Terry especially enjoyed family reunions. He often instigated the events and was accused of bringing the rains along with him. He loved spending time with his daughter and family and was thrilled to be a Grandpa. To whoever would listen, he loved telling jokes and very seldom told the same one twice. Terry enjoyed camping, fishing, motorcycle riding, traveling, playing the guitar with Mary at the piano, playing the piano, organ and accordion, creating and building things, but most of all visiting. He loved animals, especially his dogs. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.
Funeral services were Monday, July 22, 2013, at the First Presbyterian Church in Moorcroft with Pastor Donavon Voigt officiating. Burial followed at Moorcroft Cemetery. A memorial has been established to the First Presbyterian Church and Treasured Memories Hospice and Palliative Care in Moorcroft.
Arrangements are under the care of Fidler-Roberts & Isburg Funeral Chapel of Sundance.

“Lightning” Leo Bingham took his last county hunting trip on July 12, 2013. He is now in Heaven with his dad, Arden Bingham; sister, Glenda Sullivan; and step-dad, Dossie Shippert. He took this trip alone and left behind his loving wife, Chris “The Boss“; kitties,  Samantha (Goose), Lucky Lucy, Molly And Ap;  mom, Lanay Bingham Shippert; sister, Audrey Langley; brother, Dwight Bingham; nephew and wife, Andy and Buffy Bingham; in-laws, Lyn, Mike and Scootie Cohn, Marilyn and Bill Kroll, and many saddened friends and family. Lightning was only 55, but had a busy and full life. He and Chris lived in Pine Haven, WY, at Lunker Lodge where they enjoyed the wildlife, fishing, four wheeling, and just being together. Lightning enjoyed HAM radio and helping the younger generation get their licenses, county hunting, photography, movie making, fishing, genealogy, his John Deere tractor, geocaching, being a sheriff’s office posse member, woodworking, and scuba diving. He was working as an invasive species boat inspector for game and fish this summer and really loved that job, visiting with the boaters and protecting his lake, he was especially proud that he was invited to help with special projects on his lake, Keyhole. Leo was a fun loving prankster, and he died doing what he loved, guiding a group of county hunters on a tour of his home territory, being a prankster, laughing, picking on the girls, and living life to the fullest. Leo’s call WY7LL will long be remembered along with his double L’s that reminded us of his many loves: love of life,  WY7ML (Mrs. Lunker, Mrs. Lightning ), Lunker Lodge. He wore his cowboy hat proudly as a symbol of the Wyoming way of life and his wish to live the “John Wayne” lifestyle of honesty and integrity; like me or not, I am who I am. Leo did not want a wake or a funeral but rather a party at Lunker Lodge. There will be a party celebrating his life on Saturday, September 21, 2013, from noon till whenever at Lunker Lodge. Bring your own everything: food, drink, chairs, etc.

I love you and miss you Honey Bunny, you are very special one of a kind.

The Boss