Patricia Jean Geibel-Gorda, 57, of Lander, Wyo. passed away Saturday, February 24, 2018.
She was born to the late Charles and Anna Geibel, Sept. 14, 1960 in Butler, PA. Patricia graduated from Butler High School in 1980 and went to Casper College. She married Charles Gorda in 1984 and they lived together in Lander, Wyo.
Patricia was a loving mother, wife and grandmother. She was very passionate about taking care of her family and friends.
Patricia was an active member of the Holy Rosary Church in Lander. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and family and had many traveling adventures due to medical problems.
Patricia is survived by her loving husband Charles, four children; Amber Brown of Lander, Wyo., Michael and Kirsten Gorda of Evansville, Wyo., Cassandra and Dane Kofoid of Holstein, IA and Serenity Gorda of Lander, Wyo. She is also survived by eight grandchildren, Tanner Brown, William Brown, Brielle Blocker, Brant Blocker, Cade Gorda, Kelsey Burton, Preston Burton and Josslynn Kofoid. She is also survived by her 3 sisters and 7 brothers along with numerous nieces and nephews.
A Memorial Mass will be held on Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at the Holy Rosary Church, 163 Leedy Drive, Lander, WY 82520 at 10:30 a.m. The family will also have another Memorial Service later on this summer in PA.
Those wishing to send flowers may have them delivered directly to the church. Memorial contributions can be directed to Patricia’s family.
Roger Lynn Anderson was born October 25th, 1957 to Richard and Dorothy (Dodson) Anderson in Boulder, Colorado. He was the third child of four and had a happy childhood filled with many good memories with his parents and siblings. Roger was the self-proclaimed “Rocky Mountain Kid” and enjoyed living in Colorado where he spent his youth outdoors playing Baseball, Downhill Skiing, Water Skiing and Swimming. Roger was a natural athlete and had many accomplishments both as a baseball player and a swimmer in his youth. He graduated high school in 1975 and hitchhiked his way to California intending to hike the Pacific Trail, got about a third of the way up and decided to spend the rest of his time on the beach. Shortly thereafter, he moved to Gillette, Wyoming where he became an accomplished Welder in the oil industry and created many memories with his cousin Wayne Anderson and close friends Raymond Dawkins and T.J. Kristopher. Roger met Robin Fernau in 1980 at The Pub in Lusk, Wyoming where she beat him at every game of pool with a cast on her wrist and the two were inseparable after. They were married in 1981 and welcomed home their first daughter, Ryan Lynn in 1983. In 1986 the family grew again with the birth of their second daughter, Stacy Rae and the family was complete in 1993 with the arrival of their youngest baby girl, Toni Renee. Roger spent many years as a welder both in the oilfield and doing custom work around Wyoming and Colorado. He enjoyed his job immensely and always told his girls he was ‘the only real welder’. Roger never met a stranger and could make friends with anyone. Despite his rough demeanor, he was loved by many. Roger had a large group of friends and cared for each and every one of them. His girls would like to thank Neil Dunbar especially; for the countless hours he spent with Roger and the loyal friendship he gave him over the years. In 2016, Roger was diagnosed with Bladder Cancer but did not allow that diagnosis to bring him down and still went downhill skiing and spent time with his friends and family. He was quite fond of purchasing kites and flying them with his grandchildren. They have so many great memories of being outside with their Papa.
Roger was preceded in death by his loyal dogs Josie and Bo, both of whom he missed dearly. Also by his “Herkimer”; a partial denture that he used to chase his girls around the house with, that met its demise on a snowy ski hill in Eldora, Colorado.
Roger is survived by his parents: Richard “Andy” (Cheryl) Anderson and Dorothy (Cal) Truesdale, two brothers: Robin (Beth) Anderson, Russ (Carrie) Anderson and his “pain in the ….” older sister, Diana Dunsire; all of whom he loved deeply in his own way.
Roger is also survived by his ex-wife: Robin Anderson who he maintained a strong friendship with until the very end, his daughters: Ryan (Zack) Andrews, who inherited his strong will, Stacy (Kael) Wood, who inherited his charm and Toni (Willie) Hinker, who inherited his sharp sense of humor. His legacy will live on in the lives of his seven Grandchildren, who all inherited his penchant for mischief: Kenley Wood, Dottie Andrews, Wesley Wood, Rockne Andrews, Bosten Wood, Ily Andrews and Hattie Andrews.
Roger Anderson was one righteous, right-on dude.
A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday, March 10th, 2018 at the First United Methodist Church in Douglas, Wyoming at 2:00PM. Cremation has taken place and the Rocky Mountain Kid will be returned home this summer.
Robert William Springer “RW” “Bob” died peacefully on March 5, 2018 in Casper, Wyoming at the age of 92.
Bob was born on August 8, 1925 in Laramie, Wyoming to Luther and Billie Springer. He received an honorary diploma from Laramie High School and also attended University of Wyoming. He entered the Navy November 10, 1943 and served on the USS San Carlos, AVP seaplane tender during World War II. After moving to Casper, WY he became a plumber/pipefitter and retired from the union. He married E. Judith Pieke on January 8, 1955. He was a man of strong convictions who loved his native state with its beauty and many recreational opportunities and his family. He was a member of the NRA, American Legion and a life member of VFW. His hobbies included collecting rocks, stamps, coins and antique inkbottles.
Bob is survived by his daughter Suzanne (Springer) Sandoval of Casper, Wyoming and two grandchildren Alissa Sandoval and Evan Sandoval.
He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 46 years, E. Judith Springer, his mom, stepdad, Col L.E. Butler and dad.
A rosary is scheduled for Thursday, March 8 at 7:00 pm at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Church. A funeral is scheduled for Friday, March 9 at 10:30 am at Our Lady of Fatima with a reception to follow directly after at the church. Military funeral honors will be held at Oregon Trail Veterans Cemetery at 1:30 pm. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to Natrona County Rockhounds Club, Box 123, Mills, Wyoming, 82644 or Casper Senior Citizen Center, 1831 East 4th St, Casper, WY 82601.
