Christain Anthony Clarke: 1964 – 2024
Christain Anthony Clarke, 60, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2024, in Cheyenne, Wyoming, surrounded by his family.
Chris was born on January 4, 1964, in Flint, Michigan. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 41 years, Estrelita; his daughter, Jennifer; and her husband, Randall; his daughter, Debbilou and her husband, Randy; his son, Christain Jr. and his wife Jocelyn; and his grandchildren: Christain III, Sophia, Landon, Naomi, and Jace.
Chris joined the United States Navy at 17 and proudly dedicated 22 years of his life to it, retiring as Aviation Ordnanceman Senior Chief Petty Officer. His military service was characterized by his unwavering commitment and dedication to duty.
Beyond his military career, Chris had a passion for the outdoors. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle, hunting, fishing, and being in nature. These hobbies allowed him to experience the beauty of the world around him and find solace in its tranquility.
Chris will be deeply missed by his family and all those who had the privilege of knowing him. His love for his family, legacy of service, and sense of humor will forever be remembered.
Please join us in celebrating Chris’s life and honoring his memory.
Wilford “Wil” Flyte: 1953 – 2024
Wilford Joseph (Wil) Flyte, Jr. passed away peacefully on January 25, 2024. Wil was born on September1, 1953, to Wilford and Beverly Flyte in Hot Springs, South Dakota.
His family moved to Scottsdale, Arizona, and that is where he graduated from Saguaro High School.
He served in the Army from 1972 until being honorably discharged in 1975. He moved to Cheyenne, Wyoming in 1977 to start his garbage company, “Flyte Sanitation.”
Wil met Glenna in Cheyenne, and they were married on November 11, 1979. Their son, Samuel Eugene was born on September 12, 1985.
They built Flyte Sanitation over the years to the success it became.
Wil also enjoyed serving in the National Guards for many years. In his younger years he enjoyed hunting and fishing. He always enjoyed socializing with friends and family.
Wil was preceded in death by his father, Wilford; and brother, Ralph Alan.
He is survived by his son, Sam (Jenny); her son, Kolby; mother, Beverly; sister, Susan; and brothers: James, Patrick, Daniel, and Dennis, all of Arizona.
A Memorial Service will be on Saturday, February 17, at 2:00 p.m., at Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel, with a reception to follow at the Gathering Place.
Robert David Loshbaugh: 1939 – 2024
Robert David Loshbaugh (Dave) died peacefully in his sleep at his home in Ocala, Florida on January 12, 2024 at the age of 84.
Born in Cheyenne, Wyoming, he was the son of Oren Leslie and Margaret Augusta Loshbaugh. Dave graduated Cheyenne High School and retired from US West after 33 years of service. Working his
way up through the company, he finished his career as a Test Desk Technician.
He lived a full life and enjoyed many hobbies including watercolor painting, flying remote control planes and photography. He acquired his pilot’s license in the 1970’s and enjoyed flying his Cessna. and flying, building and repairing remote control airplanes. He also received his pilot’s license and flew a Cessna. He was well known for his dad jokes.
Dave was an active member of Capital Lodge Local 54 in Cheyenne, Wyoming and a member of the Scottish Rite Free Mason’s as a 33rd Degree Mason. Dave was a Shriner and a graduate of the 1958 Marine Corps Muster Rolls.
He is survived by his children: Shelley Roberts of Cheyenne, Wyoming, Daniel Loshbaugh of Ocala, Florida and Jill Paxton (Rusty Paxton) of Denver, Colorado; as well as his siblings, Bruce Loshbaugh and Carolyn Loshbaugh; and his grandchildren: Kayla Roberts, Kimberlee Roberts, Jessica Loshbaugh, Jennifer Loshbaugh, Eryn Grover and Peyton Paxton; as well as his great grandchildren: Samantha Fleck, Jaycee Thomas, Alyrah Thomas, Kade Cooper, Cora Cooper and Kenna Cooper; and both ex-wives, Kay Hay and Linda Keller.
He is preceded in death by his parents; his older sister, Roberta Louise Hylan; his younger brother, James Douglas Loshbaugh; his daughter-in-law, Nipha Loshbaugh; and a grandson, Patrick Bryan Fleck.
Service will be held at 2:00 p.m., January 31, at Wiedersphan-Radomsky Chapel.
Martha Nestorick: 1939 – 2024
On January 21, 2024 Martha Nestorick peacefully passed from this life to the next in Great Falls, Montana at Benefis Peace Hospice after suffering a stroke the week before.
Cremation has occurred and she will be buried later this summer in a private ceremony at Cheyenne Memorial Gardens next to her Husband and Son.
Martha was born in Del Rio, Texas on August 8,1939 to Norbert and Minnie Young. Her childhood consisted of traveling around the the southwest riding the Santa Fe Railroad with her father in private cars and she worked on numerous family farms and ranches.
A long time animal lover, Martha was an accomplished equestrian and raised horses most of her life.
Her family finally settled in Albuquerque New Mexico.
After graduating high school, Martha attended Arizona State University.
During the summer breaks Martha worked as a youth counselor leading backcountry horse packing trips in Colorado.
She graduated with a Masters Degree in education. However, not wanting to be a teacher, she joined the Albuquerque Police Department and was the only female to complete Academy class Number 17 in 1962. She was one of the first 11 females officers hired by the city.
It was while moving into her first apartment she met a dashing young Airman who was moonlighting moving furniture on the weekends to help pay for his fancy cars.
After a short courtship with numerous fly fishing trips in the local mountains, Martha and John Nestorick, Jr. were married in Albuquerque, New Mexico in August of 1963. Later in 1966, they welcomed their first son, John B. Nestorick.
Shortly after his birth, they were deployed overseas and the three of them traveled all over Europe in trains and a Volkswagen Van. In 1969, while stationed in West Germany, the couple welcomed their second son, Justin.
After returning stateside and with orders to FE Warren AFB, Martha and John finally put down roots.
Not content with being a homemaker Martha opened MarJohns craft store and successfully operated that for many years downtown. Martha then went to work as a dental assistant for 17 years. She and John raised two boys, 16 horses, and countless animals at their dream property on Happy Jack Road.
A few years after the passing of her husband in 1992, she sold the house on Happy Jack and moved into her cabin on 10 acres at the Rambler where she lived by herself with her beloved dogs, cats and thousands of books for 13 years, until the winters got too cold and the snow too deep.
She then moved to California with her son JB, until he passed in 2014. Martha then moved back to Cheyenne for the next 8 years before moving to Carter, Montana to be closer to her son Justin and his family.
Martha was preceded in death by her parents, Norbert and Minnie Young; her husband, John; her son, JB; her brother, Rodney Young; as well as her favorite gelding, Shami and numerous four-legged friends.
She is survived by her son, Justin, his wife Karen, and their son Damian; as well as her grandkids: Jay Brown, Brandylynn Cohea, and Lilynna Busby; seven great-grand-children; her nephew, Brian (Norma) Young; and niece Darlene Bateman and their family’s.
In lieu of flowers donations to an animal shelter would be appreciated.
David Milford Weissinger: 1940 – 2024
On Thursday January 25, 2024, in the early hours of the morning, a beloved husband, dad, grandfather, great-grandfather, and great-great-grandfather passed away quietly and peacefully in the Davis Hospice facility in Cheyenne Wyoming: David Milford Weissinger.
Dave was born in Chicago, Illinois on October 10, 1940. He proudly served 20 years in the United States Air Force; doing two tours in Vietnam. Dave believed in not only serving his country but also his community. He was one of the three founders of the FE Warren 5th Calvary Reorganized, which represented the state of Wyoming at two presidential inaugural parades. Dave also worked for 20 years as a Wagon Doc on the Cheyenne Frontier Days parades committee. He helped found the Cheyenne Gunslingers, Cheyenne Regulators (A SASS Organization), and he was also a member of the Wyoming Patriot Guard Riders.
Dave is survived by sons, Glenn R. Reed Jr. and Shawn Villalpando; grandsons: Merle Allen Seese and his wife, Danielle; Mathew R. Reed and his wife, Alyssa; eight great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson.
He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Betty; his father and mother, Harry and Marjorie; his sister, Linda; and his nephew, Tony Esposito.
The family will be gathering Friday, February 16, at Cheyenne National Cemetery at 1:00 p.m. to honor and commit Dave to his final resting place alongside Betty.
In lieu of flowers please donate to the Gary Sinise Foundation https://www.garysinisefoundation.org/donate or Wounded Warriors https://www.woundedwarriorproject.org/donate.
