CASPER, Wyo. –
Alan Edward Klassen: 1965 – 2020
Alan Edward Klassen, 55, passed away September 19, 2020 in Casper, WY; from a fall during a home construction project.
Alan was born in Casper, WY on August 5, 1965 and graduated from Kelly Walsh High School in 1983. He married Lisa Marie Fullerton on December 1, 1990. They were married for 26 years and had two children. Alan lived in Aurora, CO and Chandler, AZ for the next 30 years and largely worked as a fiber optic technician.
Alan loved his family, Jesus, the outdoors, Denver Broncos, his truck and his dog. He was a fierce friend and a loving father and son.
Alan is survived by his daughter, Alli Marie Klassen (26) and son, Zachary Alan Klassen (22) who reside in Mesa, AZ; his siblings Stephen Klassen (Caitlin), Valerie Klassen and Anita Creager; and many nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles that he adored. Alan was pre-deceased by his beloved parents Peter and Betty Jo Klassen.
Services for Alan will be held at a later date due to COVID. In lieu of flowers, contributions to Best Friends Animal Society (bestfriends.org) would be appreciated.
Alan left the Earth too early for us to understand, but God always has a purpose and we believe he is at peace.
Rick A. Addington: 1957 – 2020
Ricky Albert Addington,63, passed away on Saturday September 19th, 2020 in Evansville,WY after a long battle with Cancer.
Rick was born on August 1st, 1957 to Wanda Faye Clark and Bob Addington in Rockford,IL. Rick always talked about growing up in Baldwin Park to the love of his life Tina Addington to whom he married in 2006. They have been residing in Wyoming for the last 16 years.
Rick loved to spend time with his family, friends and his dog Odie. He enjoyed fishing and going on many vacations, and let’s not forget his love for whiskey.
Rick was very well known for his knowledge and achievements in the Oil and Gas industry starting out as a welder before moving on to Power Service were he became a Field Service Manager, leading up to his final years as a Shop Supervisor. He was as much dedicated to his work as he was his family.
For those of you that knew Rick, knew him as being very stubborn and ornery, always making sure he got the last word, but he was also the most caring and thoughtful man. He would give you the shirt off his back, even if it was all he had left. He may be gone from our sights, but for the people who’s hearts he has touched over the years, may his presence live on forever.
Rick is survived by his wife Tina. Daughters: Rikky Lee, Brittany, Nichole and Samantha. His Brother Ray, Sisters: Bebra and Tammy.
He also is survived by 7 Grandchildren and 2 Great Grandchildren.
There will be a celebration of life for Rick on October 10th 2020 at 4pm at the Elks Lodge(upstairs) in Casper, WY.
Scott Keith, 64, of Gillette, Wyoming passed away peacefully on September 22, 2020 at Wyoming Medical Center while suffering from a brief illness.
Scott was born in Buffalo, Wyoming on August 22, 1956 to Lee and Emily Blair Keith. He graduated in 1974 from Kaycee High School. Scott graduated from Casper College with a degree in Agri-Business in 1976.
In 1986 Scott married Brenda Kay Michelena of Buffalo, Wyoming and they moved to Casper where they became deeply rooted in the Casper community. Scott and Brenda had a daughter Danielle and a son Casey who were their priority. Their children participated in numerous sports and clubs. Scott and Brenda never missed an opportunity to cheer them on. You could find Scott behind the grill at Kelly Walsh Football games, leading the crowd in First Down cheers, working the pool deck at swim meets and fundraising for the Kelly Walsh Booster Club.
Scott loved his work in the agricultural world. He worked for Farm Credit Services of America and various other financial institutions. That led him into a job with Mooreman’s Feeds as a salesman throughout Wyoming. In the years that followed he worked for the Wyoming Business Council which took him all over the western hemisphere including Canada and Argentina. During that time Scott assisted in the creation of multiple ag related associations including but not limited to the Wyoming Hay and Forage Association and Future Cattle Producers of Wyoming. While manager of the Wyoming Hay and Forage Association Scott was instrumental in representing Wyoming hay producers when they won the World Forage Analysis Superbowl in Madison, Wisconsin two years running.
After Brenda’s passing in 2010 Scott met Tracy Smith in Casper. They enthusiastically took on many endeavors. Scott began working as a contractor for Big Iron Auctions in 2016. Tracy played a pivotal role in marketing the business Together they were members of the Church at the Barn. Scott loved and treated Tracy’s children and grandchild as his own. Scott and Tracy were residing in Gillette at the time of his passing.
Scott is survived by his daughter Danielle (Shane) Friesen of Riverton, his son Casey (Haley) of Casper and their expected child, his sister Liz Burris of Fort Worth, Texas, Tracy Smith his significant other of Gillette, family and numerous friends. Scott was preceded in death by his wife Brenda and his parents Lee and Emily Keith.
The Scott Keith family would like to thank all of the Medical Professionals that had a hand in the care of Scott, especially the ICU staff at the Wyoming Medical Center.
In lieu of flowers donations to the Kelly Walsh Booster Club, the Casper Swim Club, or the donor’s choice would be appreciated.
A private family service will be held.
Debra Ann Bohart: 1955 – 2020
Debra Ann Bohart, age 65, of Glenrock Wyoming, passed away on September 22, 2020 at the Memorial Hospital of Converse County. She was born on September 5, 1955 in Rural Embarrass, Illinois to Richard Lee Orndorff and Barbara Jane Watts. Debra was the third oldest child out of 4. She married James Bohart on January 26, 2000. Debra had 3 children (Dawn, Trenton, and Alan) from previous marriages. She was also blessed with 8 grandchildren and 1 step-grandson.
Debra went to Campbell County High School and eventually received her GED, and received her Nursing Degree in 1978. She studied Business & Accounting at Casper College. She was a nurse for the Natrona County Jail, Wyoming Medical Center, and Converse County Memorial Hospital and was a nurse in the US Army for 3 years. She drove semi-trucks for various trucking companies in Wyoming. She was a volunteer for Western Converse County Fire Department for 4 years. She drove school bus for Converse County School District #2 for 8 years.
Debra enjoyed her summers gardening, camping and fishing. During the colder months she enjoyed hunting for deer/elk, quilting and watching NBA basketball. She took a lot of pride in caring for her animals. Her dream was to own a Collie dog. Recently, she was finally able to have 2 Collies, Cassie and Lassie. She also enjoyed having family over for home cooked meals and playing cards (spades was her favorite) afterwards. She also loved woodworking and making whatever her heart desired.
Debra loved her family and spending time with them especially her grandchildren. Debra was a member of Our Redeemer Lutheran Church in Glenrock, Wyoming. At the time of her death she was the secretary for her church. Debra was loved by so many and will be missed dearly.
Left to cherish her memory are her children; Trenton (Dominique) Chapman of Glenrock, Alan Chapman of Ogden, UT, Step-son; Richard (Paula) Cripe of Cheyenne, Siblings; Brother-Mike Orndorff of Casey, IL, Sisters- Connie (John) Blake of Glenrock, Kim (Patrick) McJunkin of Casper; Grandchildren, Dalton, Matthew, Myles, Rebecca, Braden and Kendrick Chapman, Traven, Tavia Weymouth of Glenrock, Step-grandson Michael Nutt of Saginaw, MI. Numerous nieces and nephews.
Debra is proceeded in death by her parents, daughter Dawn, grandparents, aunts and uncles.
The family will receive guests at the Newcomer Funeral Home (710 E 2nd Street, Casper WY 82601) on Sunday, September 27, 2020 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
A memorial service will be held at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church (939 W Birch St, Glenrock WY 82637) on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at 10 a.m., burial will follow at Glenrock Cemetery. A celebration of life will be at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church following the service and burial.
Erma Stoops: 1927 – 2020
On Wednesday September 23, 2020 at approximately 4:10am, Erma Lee Stoops, loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother, sister, aunt, wife and friend passed peacefully from this life at the age of 93.
Erma was born on April 8, 1927 in Stillwater Oklahoma. Her parents were Ollie Belle and Oscar Lee Haley. They lived in Madill Oklahoma and she graduated from Madill High School in 1945. She was one of four children, the eldest Lloyd Haley deceased, Fredrick Lee Haley deceased, and Ida Mae McBride age 99.
She met Loyce L Stoops at a party and they were married August 5, 1944. They had their daughter Donna McMullin in Durant Ok and their son Dan Stoops in Durant, OK. The family relocated to Fort Morgan CO in 1957 until they moved to Casper WY in 1971.
She worked for years in sales and did so well they promoted her to manager of two different Montgomery Ward stores. Later in life she enjoyed creating hand crafts such as Ceramics, crochet and tole painting to sell at local craft fairs. In the last 12 years she was blessed be able to winter in Mesa AZ and develop a host of friends there in addition to the ones in WY.
She is survived by her daughter, Donna McMullin, son, Dan Stoops, grandkids Richard Buchanan, Melinda Buchanan, Rebecca Linnig, Erin Peterson, Amy Delap. Great grandchildren Richard Buchanan II, Oliver Foltz, Joshua Buchanan, Austin Dobby, Haley Linnig, Sage Dobby, Aspen Dobby, Parker Linnig and great great grandson Orion.
There was a public viewing at Newcomers Casper Chapel located at 710 E Second St, Casper WY on Saturday Sept 26, 2020 from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., with services held at the same location on Monday, Sept. 28, at 11a.m.
Robert “Bob” Bressler: 1934 – 2020
Robert L “Bob” Bressler, 86, passed peacefully from this earth on September 25, 2020 at Central Wyoming Hospice. Born to Harold and Eva Marie on July 22, 1934 in Torrington, Wyoming, Bob attended local schools and graduated from Natrona County High School in 1953. Growing up, Bob could be found working alongside his father on the family ranch, hauling water from town and installing the original fence posts lining 33 Mile Road to the highway.
After graduating high school, Bob was drafted into the United States Army and stationed at Fort Lewis Army Base near Tacoma, Washington. It was there, in the summer of 1955, that he met Mary Jane Bunger, and the two were married three months later in Grandview, Washington. Upon Bob’s honorable discharge, they moved to Wyoming to start their family.
In 1965, they returned to Bob’s family ranch in Casper. For 60 years Bob owned and operated 33 Mile Ranch, Yellowstone Equipment and Pioneer Irrigation, raising cattle, hay, and cash crops and selling tractor and pivot supply parts. He served on the Casper-Alcova Irrigation District Board for 50 years, in various officer positions. For the last 30 years, Bob operated the businesses alongside his son, Bryce. Bob enjoyed acquiring tools and parts, tinkering and fixing things in his free time. He was never one to turn down a home-cooked meal, felt at peace driving around the ranch in the pick-up with his dog by his side, and recently found joy in reading historical non-fiction books.
Survivors include his beloved dog Hank; siblings Jean (Carlton) Stowe, Donna (Bud) Preston; children Cheryl (Steve) Degenfelder of Casper, Carla Crawmer of Atlanta, Georgia, Bryce (Denise) Bressler of Casper, and Todd (Trina) Bressler of Athens, Ohio; 12 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by wife of 63 years, Mary Jane, and his parents.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Casper Senior Center or Casper Humane Society.
A service celebrating Bob’s life will take place on Tuesday, September 29 at 10AM. Friends and family are encouraged to attend electronically via Zoom: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/77239820529.
Cora Bowman: 1923 – 2020
Cora D. Bowman, age 97, of Casper, passed away September 26, 2020 at Life Care Center of Casper.
Cora was born January 31, 1923 in Wheatland, Wyoming to Harry and Hattie (Petty) Linton. On October 28, 1940, she married Carlos W. Bowman. They were the proud parents to George, Carl, and Linda. They made their home in Casper, where Carlos worked for Wyco Pipeline. Cora was a homemaker and worked as a clerk at Elk Street Grocery, retiring in 1978.
Carlos and Cora were able to travel to Hawaii with Linda to visit their son George. They were able to visit the USS Arizona Memorial where Cora’s brother, George Linton, gave his life for his country. They enjoyed many trips to visit their sons and families in California and South Carolina.
Cora was preceded in death by her parents, loving husband, Carlos Bowman, sons, George and Carl, four brothers, Everett, George, Billy and Ray, granddaughter Marie, and son-in-law, Art Taylor. She is survived by her devoted daughter, Linda Taylor, grandson Cory (Allyse) Taylor of Casper, granddaughters, Carrie (Steve) Lunceford and Carla (Kevin) Becknell of South Carolina, and grandson, Brian Bowman of California. Also surviving are 14 great grandchildren and 6 great-great grandchildren and her niece LaRay Dembiczak, of Colorado.
Per her request no services will be held.
In lieu of flowers, family asks donations to be made to a charity of the donor’s choice.
Thank you so much for the care given to Cora and support given to Linda from the staff at Life Care.
Gregory Dean Evans: March 14, 1982 ~ September 18, 2020 (age 38)
Greg Evans was born on March 14, 1982. He went home to heaven on the evening of Friday, September 18th, 2020 in Casper, Wyoming.
Greg was preceded in death by his father Steven. His is survived by his mother Cindy and brother Michael.
Greg graduated from Natrona County High School. He then attended several day habilitation centers, Advancing Abilities being the most recent. He enjoyed the friends and activities at his dayhab and looked forward to attending.
Greg was a Christian. He had publicly and verbally accepted Jesus Christ as his Savior. He chose to be baptized.
Greg loved his people and was deeply loved by them. Greg was passionate about everything he did. He loved life and had an infectious smile. Greg was all about everything outdoors from camping, boating and four wheeling to faming, horses and rodeo. Oddly, he was afraid of seagulls and turkeys. Church was important to Greg and he would smile broadly and clap along with the worship music.
He was a reader and enjoyed books, magazines and making sure the newspaper was strung all over the room or vehicle when he was done with it. People in uniform of any kind always caught Greg’s attention and fascinated him, he held them in high regard.
He was intelligent with a wicked sense of humor. He found great pleasure in pranks and comedy. He was a man’s man who lived and loved. We who were fortunate to know him will miss his quirky laugh, his enormous smile and gentle hands. Because he accepted Christ as his Savior, Greg is walking, talking, running and wiping out the buffets now in heaven where there are no tears and no more pain.
Goodbye dear Greg Evans. You were greatly loved by many. We miss you so very much.
