Roger “Andy” Marshall Anderson: 1952 – 2024
A graveside service for Roger “Andy” Anderson, 71, will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, September 6, 2024 at the Cheyenne National Cemetery in Cheyenne, Wyoming with military honors. Following the ceremony, there will be a celebration of life at The Office restaurant at 1600 East Pershing Blvd. Andy passed away on Wednesday, August 28, 2024 at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family.
Andy was born on October 7, 1952 on the family farm in St. Croix Falls, Wisconsin the son of Dean and Katie (Ochse) Anderson. He was greeted by two siblings, Archie and Kathie. He grew up on the family dairy farm. Andy graduated high school from Chisago Lakes High school in 1970. After high school Andy enlisted in the United States Air Force. When he finished his basic training, he went directly to Vietnam and was on tour for thirteen months. While serving his country during the war he was a mortar gunner within his platoon.
After returning from Vietnam, he was stationed at Warren Air Force Base and continued to serve his country on active duty from 1970 to 1980. Andy attended Laramie County Community College (LCCC) using the GI bill to further his education. After being honorably discharged from the Air Force, Andy went to work for the VA and worked there for a year and half. He enlisted in the Air National Guard to continue his service.
Andy started a second career working for the Cheyenne Fire Department for about ten years. During that time he developed a group of friends that would last a lifetime.
Andy remained a member of the Air National Guard and he was called to duty during Desert Storm. He deployed as a medical specialist to Saudi Arabia from 1990 to 1991. He retired from service in 1992. After returning from Desert Storm, Andy met Sharon and they were married January 3rd, 1994.
Andy started his own business, Brute Force, and operated it for several years in which he plowed snow, did dirt work, and used it as a great reason to own his own tractor.
In 2004, Andy and Sharon bought a cabin at Mountain Home. They integrated into the community and again Andy had another excuse to use his tractor. He took it upon himself to keep the Fire Department cleared of snow and the road into the cabins accessible to his neighbors. Andy loved the neighborhood and really enjoyed watching the local wildlife population, mostly the moose.
Andy loved experiencing the outdoors while driving his beloved Jeep. He also loved to play chess and he would challenge anyone to a game, even his eight-year-old grandson. He also loved to play cribbage, probably something he perfected while working at the fire department. He loved to play the guitar and was happy to break it out and play songs for the grandkids.
Andy is survived by his wife, Sharon of Cheyenne; children: Roger (Shawna) Anderson, Kristen (Eric) Jones, Ryan (Jocelyn) Anderson, Shonda (Daryl) James, Shelly (Jamie) Pepper, and Vicki (Eric) Woods; and numerous grand-and-great-grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister, Kathie (Mike) Mackin; one younger brother, Dale (Julie) Anderson; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dean and Katie Anderson; and brother, Archie.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to YOLA’s Pet Rescue at yolaspetrescue.org or the local VA Center for Development and Civic Engagement.
Donald Covalt: 1953 – 2024
Surrounded by his family, Donald Lynne Covalt, age 71, passed away on August 31, 2024, at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Don was born January 31, 1953, in Bridgeport, Nebraska, to Harry C. Covalt, Jr., and Lillian B. (Jessup) Covalt. Don’s family lived in Broadwater, Nebraska, and Torrington, Wyoming, before moving to Minatare, Nebraska, where Don graduated with the Minatare High School class of 1971. Don attended Western Nebraska Community College and the University of Nebraska, where he graduated with a degree in psychology.
Don married Nancy Ozenberger on February 19, 1977. Don was devoted to Nancy. Together, Don and Nancy nurtured two daughters, Sarah and Julie; and a son, Eric.
Don carried mail for the Gering and Scottsbluff Post Offices. He retired in 2015.
Don’s life was filled with music. He sang in high school and college groups. He taught himself to play the guitar. Don’s dance band career began when he was asked to play bass guitar with Stan Stricker and the Pacemakers. In 1975, Don joined his sister and brother-in-law, Jan and Mike Nuss, to form a country band called Country Oak. Don started a band called Diamond Back. He wrote down the songs that danced in his head, and recorded many of those songs in the sound studio he set up in his basement. Don’s most recent gig was playing bass guitar with the Bunkhouse Band in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
At a young age, Don began drawing pictures to illustrate the stories he wrote. He showed younger relatives how to draw super heroes. He painted water color pictures and gave them to family members for Christmas.
Don loved to make people laugh. Wherever people gathered, whether family, friends, or complete strangers, Don entertained his audience with his songs, jokes, puns, and stories. He will be especially missed at the Covalt family reunions.
Don was proud of his children and their accomplishments. He supported their athletic endeavors, their artistic talents, and he gave them a love of storytelling.
Don is survived by his wife, Nancy; his daughter and son-in-law, Sarah and Bryan Hauger of Cheyenne, Wyoming; his daughter and son-in-law, Julie and Rusty Tyler of Cheyenne, Wyoming; and his son and daughter-in-law, Eric Covalt and Jenna Savage of Firestone, Colorado. Also surviving Don are his sister, Caryle Covalt of Minatare; sister and brother-in law, Jan and Mike Nuss of Minatare; sister and brother-in-law, Joyce and Terry Muzzey of Lexington, Nebraska; brother, Andrew Covalt and partner, Bertie Pollock of Morrill, Nebraska; sister-in-law, Barbara and husband, Mike Lowell; and brother-in-law, Bill Ozenberger, all of Carrollton, Texas; nieces, nephews, and cousins; and W, the cat Don rescued by climbing a tree on a snowy, windy day.
Don was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and cousins; in-laws, William Ozenberger and Ann Ozenberger; and brother-in-law, James Ozenberger.
Don was passionate about finding a cure for colon cancer. Donations may be sent to:
https://colorectalcancer.org/get-involved/give/donate-now
https://fightcolorectalcancer.org/about/financials/; or the American Cancer Society.
A celebration of Don’s life will be held on Saturday, September 7, 2024, from 1 to 4 p.m., at the Minatare Church of Christ, 609 Avenue A, Minatare, Nebraska.
Phillip M Estes: 1943 – 2024
Phillip M. Estes, 81, of Cheyenne died Aug 30, 2024. He was born May 7, 1943, to Muriel and Phyllis Estes
at Fitzimons Army Hospital in Colorado. He grew up and attended high school in Dows, Iowa. Phil joined
the Wyoming Army National Guard in 1960. He married Gladys Madsen July 19, 1963, in Casper, Wyoming.
Phil was a heavy equipment operator for many years at Dave Johnson and Jim Bridger power plants, followed by a career in sales. His passions included his family, golfing, camping, fishing, and he always loved a good auction.
He is survived by his wife, Gladys, of 61 years; son, Timothy (wife Noi) Estes of Albuquerque, New Mexico; daughter, Tana (husband Charles) Marsh of Cheyenne, Wyoming; and two grandchildren, Jessica Marsh and Phillip Marsh.
Dorothy Hayes: 1924 – 2024
Dorothy Hayes, 99, of Cheyenne, died on August 28, 2024 in Cheyenne.
She was born on November 25, 1924 in Centreville, Mississippi.
Dorothy was a homemaker, not only at home but to several families in the community. Dorothy was a devoted mother, to not only her children, but many children in her church and neighborhood, and shared her gift as a mentor mother.
She was a longstanding member of Allen Chapel African Methodist Church. Dorothy loved gardening, she also loved traveling, baking, dogs, and especially her glass of wine in the evening. She enjoyed holiday festivities, and was a proud U.P. wife and faithful member of Allen Chapel.
Dorothy is survived by two siblings, Leola Jackson and Arthur James; her children: Kathy Rambo, Brenda (The Governor) Hayes, and Keith Hayes (Chris Hayes); 12 grandkids; and nine great-grandkids.
Dorothy was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Idora James; her husband, James Hayes Sr.; her children, Senovia Hayes and James Hayes, Jr.; and five siblings.
Services will be Saturday, 10 a.m., at Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel with a reception to immediately follow at the American Legion Post 6.
Jo E. Heatherington: 1934 – 2024
Jo Heatherington, 89, of Cheyenne passed away on July 28, 2024, at home.
She was born November 13, 1934, in Rawlins Wyoming to Ed and Ira Mae Brown.
In the early years, Jo was a telephone operator for Mountain Bell. Later, while raising her daughter, she worked at FE Warren as a switchboard operator.
Jo loved all animals (especially cats) and was happy to share her home with them.
Jo was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Heatherington; her brother, John Brown, a grandson, Mike Serumgard; and a great-grandson, Porter Serumgard.
She is survived by her daughter, Kim Serumgard; stepsons, Jay Heatherington and Scott Heatherington, and their families.
Service will be on September 4, 2024, at 10 a.m. at Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel.
William H Kennedy II: 1995 – 2024
William Harold Kennedy II, 28, of Hillsdale, Wyoming, died August 29, 2024 in Hillsdale, Wyoming, east of Cheyenne. He was born December 27, 1995 at Vandenberg Air Force Base, California.
William was a security guard at Securitas in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Previously he was employed at Lowes Distribution Center, and Magpul. William was an avid reader. He enjoyed reading about history, current events and he loved fiction novels. He enjoyed reading novels, listening to a wide variety of music, playing video games and board games, and spending time with his family. He was a member of Hillsdale, United Methodist Church and for a time, he sang with the choir.
William was a graduate of Laramie County Community College. He had an Associate’s Degree in Applied Science, and was a certified pipe welder.
William was preceded in death by his grandparents, Donald Kennedy and Penny Kennedy.
William is survived by his parents, William Kennedy I and Sherry Kennedy; sister, Mariah Rodriguez and her husband, Jacob Rodriguez, and their children Allison and Vera of Omaha, Nebraska; brother, Brendan Kennedy of Hillsdale, Wyoming; sister, Katherine Kennedy of Cheyenne, Wyoming, sister Sylvia Kennedy of Hillsdale, Wyoming; and his sister, Savannah Kennedy of Hillsdale, Wyoming; grandparents, Mark and Judy Scheeringa of Tucson, Arizona; aunt, Carrie and Uncle Jared Pritchard of Cheyenne, Wyoming; aunt, Jamie Kennedy of California; his uncle, Brian and aunt, Nicole Scheeringa, of Arizona; and his uncle, James and Aunt Nicole Scheeringa of Florida. He is also survived by his cousins: Austin Pritchard, Dylan Pritchard, Dayton Scheeringa, Jamison Scheeringa, and Arie Scheeringa. He is survived by his G=godfather, Troy Holbrook of Texas.
Services will be Friday, September 6, at 10 a.m. at Wiederspahn Radomsky Chapel of the Chimes, 1900 East 19th Street, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82001.
Gloria Jean Lewis: 1951 – 2024
Gloria Jean Lewis, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and a cherished friend to many, departed this life on September 1, 2024, in Cheyenne, Wyoming, at the age of 73. Born on July 26, 1951, in Wise County, Virginia, Gloria embraced life with an open heart, fostering deep connections with those around her.
Throughout her life, Gloria exemplified the spirit of selflessness and unconditional love. She dedicated herself to being a stay-at-home wife and mother, prioritizing her family above all else. Gloria understood the true essence of love and dedication; she instilled these values in her children, Adam Lewis, and Darrell Lewis, guiding them with wisdom and warmth. Her nurturing presence not only shaped their lives but also created a lasting legacy for her grandchildren: Lilly, Elena, Levi, Alyssa, Ivy, Jade and Nicole, who will carry forward her light. She was preceded in death by a grandson Dalton, whom she loved dearly
Gloria’s educational journey began at Baileysville High School, from which she graduated in 1969. She later pursued an Associate of Arts and Science degree at Laramie County Community College in 1980, showcasing her commitment to personal growth and learning. Her thirst for knowledge was complemented by her dedication to service, as she proudly served in the United States Air Force. Gloria was an active duty Sergeant from January 2, 1970, to December 6, 1973, and later as a Staff Sergeant in the Air National Guard of Wyoming from January 22, 1974, to September 24, 1974. Her military service reflects her strong character and commitment to her country.
Gloria is lovingly remembered by her husband, Richard Lewis, who stood by her side through life’s trials and triumphs, sharing countless memories together. She also leaves behind her beloved daughters-in-law, Angela Lewis and Jacqueline Lewis, whose love only enriched her life. In times of joy and sorrow, her brothers, Ronald, and Gordon Morgan, were a source of comfort and strength, reminding her of the bonds of family that endure through the years.
As we reflect on Gloria’s life, we remember her unwavering spirit, her passion for family, and her ability to bring joy to even the simplest moments. Her laughter, kindness, and resilience will forever remain etched in the hearts of those who loved her. Gloria Jean Lewis was more than just a name; she was a beacon of love and hope, leaving behind a legacy that will inspire generosity and compassion in generations to come.
Allan Eugene McCleave: 1933 – 2024
Allan Eugene McCleave of Cheyenne, Wyoming passed away on September 2, 2024 at Davis Hospice Center. Allan was born May 30, 1933, in Cheyenne, Wyoming to Ted and Myrtle McCleave. Allan married Jennalee Campbell on March 21, 1953 and they were together until December 23, 1998. On May 10, 2001 Allen married Nancy Fae Shepard after meeting each other at a Cheyenne High School Halloween party.
Allan had many joys in his life. He truly enjoyed his Wyoming Cowboys, Denver Broncos and Denver Nuggets! He also had a great passion for hunting and enjoyed going to Laramie and fishing at Meeboer.
Allan was preceded in death by his wife, Jennalee; and his parents, Ted and Myrtle McCleave.
Allan is survived by spouse, Nancy McCleave; and his sister, Beverly Ambrose. Allan is also survived by his six children: Sherrie Wiseman of Cheyenne, Barbara Blaker of Cheyenne, Cindy Beckstead (Randy) of Utah, Kathy Sattiewhite of Utah, Shelley Coulter (Mark) of Cheyenne and Ted McCleave (Diane) of Cheyenne. Allan is also survived by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
There will be a graveside service on September 9,2024 at Memorial Gardens in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Robert McClellan Moore: 1938 – 2024
Robert McClellan Moore of Albin, Wyoming passed away on August 25, 2024, in his home. He was born February 19,1938 in Burns, Wyoming.
Bob married his high school sweetheart, Amy Sue Norberg on March 12, 1958. They lived 66 adventurous years together.
Bob loved his life farming and ranching and was also a full-time journeyman glazier for over 20 years. He was a creative and innovative man, often ahead of his time. He always found a way to provide for his family.
Bob is survived by his wife of 66 years, Amy Sue Moore; son, R. Wade (Marcy) Moore; Audrey (Randall) Hartman; Mona Moore; and Michael Moore. He is also deeply mourned by five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews, as well as siblings: Bill Moore, Dale Anderson, Louise Anderson, and Marianne Shenefelt.
A memorial service will be held September 9, 2024, at 10 a.m. at the Albin Baptist Church.
Ellen Shoemaker: 1946 – 2024
Mary Ellen Shoemaker passed away on Sunday, September 1, 2024, while surrounded by her loving family, after a long fight with dementia.
Ellen was born on February 9, 1946, in Fort Worth, Texas. Ellen loved fishing and camping with the love of her life, Tom. She loved her family and all her fur babies from the animal shelter. Ellen loved keeping in touch with those she loved with her beautiful penmanship in cards and letters. She enjoyed her “coffee and cigs” in the sun-room. Ellen was always happy and made friends wherever she went. Her sweet personality shined through even during her dementia journey.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, Thomas C. Shoemaker; brothers, Mike McCarthy and Pat McCarthy; sister, Marianne Quinn; niece, Kelly Palm; and her granddaughter, Heather Savage.
Ellen is survived by her children: Christi Anderson (Jamie), Jon Savage (Misty), and Paul Savage (Amy); sister, Peggy Palm (Jerry); brother-in-law, Bill Quinn; sister in-law, Jan McCarthy; and many loved grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
Donations can be made to the Cheyenne Animal Shelter in Ellen’s memory.
