Garry Dean Anderson: 1954 – 2023
Garry Dean Anderson passed away the morning of June 12, 2023 at the age of 69 at his home.
Garry was born April 19, 1954 in Hay Springs, Nebraska in the old folks home and maternity ward to Donald D. and Patsy A. (Foreman) Anderson.
Garry grew up splitting time between Hay Springs, Nebraska and Casper, Wyoming. He graduated from Natrona County High School in 1973. Garry joined the Army later that year and proudly served as a mechanic in the combat engineers. He also received a National Service Medal for sharpshooter (rifle).
He was honorably discharged in 1976.
In December, at the Ranch-City Party in Casper, he met Alice Edwards. They had a whirlwind time and were engaged in February 1977 and married on April 30, 1977. In July of 1978 their first son, Garry Dean Jr. was born and in 1980 Brent was born. Everything Garry did was for his family. Garry worked as a mechanic for most of his life, and loved it.
Garry was a member of Boyd Avenue Baptist Church. He served as a deacon and served wherever needed.
The highlight of his life was harassing his grandchildren!
He is survived by his loving wife of 46 years, Alice; two sons, Dean (Rachelle) Anderson of Mitchell, Nebraska and Brent (Amy) Anderson of Moorcroft, Wyoming; along with 7 grandchildren: Ella and Corbin Anderson of Mitchell, Nebraska and Elizabeth, Rebekah, Jacob, Mary and Naomi Anderson of Moorcroft, Wyoming; his brothers, Jerry (Esther) Anderson of Casper, Wyoming and Andy Anderson of Louviers, Colorado; along with nieces, nephews and cousins.
He was preceded in death by his parents Donald (Andy) and Pat Anderson; and his in-laws, Lloyd and Margie Edwards.
Services will be at Boyd Avenue Baptist Church on Tuesday June 20, 2023 at 2:00 p.m.
Frances Palmer (Noble) Chynoweth: 1942 – 2023
Frances Palmer Noble Chynoweth, 81, of Casper, Wyoming, passed away on June 11, 2023 in her home in Casper, Wyoming.
Fran was born in Columbus, Ohio to Francis Pierce Noble III & Barbara Elizabeth Davis on March 14, 1942. She was raised in Texarkana, Texas along with her brother Francis “Sandy” Pierce Noble IV.
She graduated from Centinary College of Louisiana in 1965 with a Bachelor’s of Science in Elementary Education.
She married her eternal sweetheart, Robert Chynoweth, on Jan. 24, 1965 in Texarkana, Texas. They were later sealed for time and all eternity in the Logan, Utah Temple of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on July 23, 1970.
She lovingly raised six children and mothered numerous other children who came into her life, over the many years. She was baptized as a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in 1968 where she found the path to Christ for which she had been looking. With great joy she walked the path the rest of her life. Her path included serving other people in various opportunities in the church and community and she developed lifelong loving relationships with those to whom she ministered. Many who knew her felt loved, comfortable around her, welcomed, accepted for who they were, and directed towards Christ.
She loved working on family history and spent fifty-five years researching information for the family ancestors. She felt a personal loving relationship with many of these ancestors and we feel they are rejoicing with her now. The path included developing the talent of portraying the Lord’s creations on canvas, as reflected in the watermarks of the written program for her funeral. Along the path, she learned the eternal importance of family and friends and they became her passion and her priority. Fran loved our Savior, Jesus Christ, and throughout her life she diligently strove to emulate Him in word and deed. The path included serving Christ with her eternal companion on a full-time mission and in the temple. Because she followed the path, the Lord blessed her in many ways and she became a true disciple of Jesus Christ.
She was preceded in death by her parents; cousin Donna McKay; daughter-in-law, Traci Chynoweth; daughter-in-law, Erin Mitchell; and grandson, Joshua Morgan.
She is survived by her husband, Bob; her brother, Sandy (Julie) Noble; her cousin Frank “Sonny” (Barby) McKay; her cousin Jim (Ellen) Rein; and her six children, Janet Noble, Rob (Kari) Chynoweth, Matt (Brooke) Chynoweth, Martha (Chad) Heward, Amy (Dave) Mitchell, and Ann (Dan) Morgan. She is also survived by 23 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
In honor of her love for family history, we know she would want us to list all of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren individually because she loved each one individually. Her grandchildren are: Pierce (Rachel) Noble, Amber Wilson, Kayla Watson, Robert J. Chynoweth, Tamzin (Jonathon) Bryan, Brooke Watson, Eden Chynoweth, Esther Chynoweth, Emerson Chynoweth, Mark Heward, Robert Heward, Emily (Sam) Meyer, Benjamin (Meredith) Mitchell, Adam Mitchell, Laura Mitchell, Afton Mitchell, Kathleen (Jason) Torrie, Joshua Morgan, Kelsie (Josh) Peterson, Kyrstin (Steven) Pugh, Caleb Morgan, Andrew Morgan, Kathryn Morgan, and Nathanael Morgan. Her great-grandchildren are: Parker Wilson, Reid Wilson, Scarlet Wilson, Ayven Bryan, Bruin Bryan, Tage Bryan, Bridger Morgan, Miles Morgan, and Austin Pugh.
A viewing will be held at Bustards Funeral Home located at 600 CY Ave, Casper, Wyoming on Friday, June 16, 2023 from 5:00-8:00 p.m.
A second viewing will be held on Saturday, June 17, 2023, from 9:00-9:45 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Wolf Creek Chapel, located at 3931 W. 45th St., Casper, Wyoming. Funeral services will follow at 10:00 a.m. with Bishop Todd Olsen officiating. Burial will be at the Oregon Trail Veteran’s Cemetery in Evansville, Wyoming on June 19, 2023, with no additional services.
In lieu of flowers, Fran would invite you to help your neighbor in need, as the Savior would.
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Levi Huston: 1991 – 2023
Levi Jackson Huston, 32 years of age, died after a tragic accident, Tuesday, June 6, 2023.
He was born in Torrington, Wyoming, on March 12, 1991. Levi graduated from Glenrock High School in 2010. He attended Eastern Wyoming College in Torrington from 2010 to 2012, where he obtained a certification in Welding; thereafter, Levi took his skills to the field to better his expertise.
Dreams of military service were stifled by ankle injuries sustained in his younger years. Nonetheless, he was a patriot and loved his country. Levi loved being a mechanic and spent most of his career in oilfield related occupations. He was passionate about hunting and fishing, but especially found joy in creating machines that he could test drive and find fault in, sometimes at the expense of his self.
Levi is survived by his mother, Cori Wondercheck; step-father, Frank Hill; his brother, Jessy Huston; and, his son, Jackson Dale Wondercheck. Jax was the light of Levi’s life, whom he lived for and spoke of all the time.
Levi is further survived by his girlfriend, Cassandra Roumsfeld; maternal grandparents, Dale and Cheryl Wondercheck; his uncles, Tony Wondercheck and Tracy (and Danielle) Wondercheck; his father, Jack Huston; his paternal grandmother, Alma Slane; step-brothers, Clell Cain, Kenny Harvey, Kyle (and Kyra) Dyke, and Kody Hill; step-sisters, Haeley Hill and Teanna Hill; numerous extended family members; and, a long list of “family,” who were not related by blood.
Levi’s paternal grandfather, Walter Slane, preceded Levi in death (2014).
His contagious laugh, pure and heartfelt, could be heard from afar. Levi will be remembered for his good nature, positivity, and kindness. He always greeted you with a big smile and a hug. He was a rock – whenever anyone needed an ear to listen or a shoulder to cry on, Levi was there. A huge chasm is left in our hearts. Levi will be terribly missed.
Services will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Sat. June 17, 2023 at the Glenrock Town Park. Terri Davis will officiate.
Brandon Derek McMurtry: 1990 – 2023
Born February 18, 1990, to Jerry and Patty (Moore) McMurtry in Casper Wyoming passed away June 7, 2023.
Brandon enjoyed cooking, fishing, camping, hanging out with friends, riding his motorcycle and four-wheeler, being with his dog, Ash, and working in the shop with his grandfather.
Survivors include his mother, Patty (Moore) McMurtry of Mills Wyoming; maternal grandparents Ron and Virginia Moore of Casper, Wyoming; paternal grandmother, Janet Pichlmaier of Bairoil Wyoming; aunt Joan (Moore) and Lewis Swan of Mills, Wyoming; aunt Sharon (Moore) and Tim Gall of Pheonix Arizona; uncle Mike and Heather McMurtry of Casper, Wyoming; aunt Francie Foley of Rawlins, Wyoming; uncle Randy Foley of Casper, Wyoming; and several cousins.
He is preceded in death by his sister Kelsey Dawn McMurtry and father Jerry McMurtry, both from Casper, Wyoming.
Brandon was truly loved and will be greatly missed by all that knew him.
Shannon D. Mitchell: 1962 – 2023
Shannon D. Mitchell. Celebration of Life. Sunday June 25th at 1:00pm at VFW Bryan Stock Trail.