Jimmie L. Fancher: 1934 – 2025
Jimmie L. (Jim) Fancher of Cheyenne, Wyoming, passed at Davis Hospice Center on February 11, 2025.
Jim was born December 22, 1934, in Hartford, Arkansas to Louis W. Fancher and Alice L. (Holland) Fancher.
Jim had worked several jobs over the years: cement and brick mason, lath and plaster finisher, maintenance man at Wycon Chemical, and building supervisor for Laramie County, Wyoming. Jim loved constructing the home that he and Bonnie lived in, in Cheyenne. They were avid square dance members of the Prairie Pomeraders and loved to travel with the group in their camping trailer.
Jim was preceded in death his father, mother, stepfather, and brother. He is survived by his wife of 70 plus years, Bonnie; and daughter, Jan Martin (Randy). There are no services planned.
Walter Hagemeier: 1949 – 2025
Rev. Walter Hagemeier was born June 21, 1949, to Harold and Ednamae (Dean) in Cheyenne, Wyoming, and grew up with three brothers on a farm north of Hillsdale, Wyoming. He loved farming and working with cattle. They said you could hear him sing over the tractor.
After graduating from high school, he attended a community college for a semester. Walter then enrolled in his church’s Bible School to prepare for the ministry. He also worked full-time at Rockwell International. In his final year of college, the plant moved to North Carolina and they asked him to transfer with them for a job in management.. He told them he was called to the ministry and would not be doing that. He never looked back.
He married his high school sweetheart in 1969 after being half of their graduating class. He and his wife, Carolyn, have four children: Dan, Sarah, Mary, and Michael. He taught his children the value of hard work and the great reward of a job well done. They also have eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. He dearly loved them all.
Walter went into the ministry in 1973 pastoring in Fremont, Grand Island, Beaver City and Burwell Nebraska, making many wonderful friends along the way. A great highlight of his ministry were the two mission trips to Brazil, one trip in 1999 and the second in 2008. In the fall of 2002, he and his wife moved back to Wyoming to pastor in Burns where he continued ministering until his passing.
He was a former mayor of Burns, as well as, having served on the city councils in a couple of towns where he previously lived. He enjoyed giving to his community.
He spent many years as a self-employed carpenter doing about everything except building a house from start to finish. He enjoyed his work and taught both of his sons carpentry so they could support themselves if need be.
At one point in time, he drove an ambulance and was an EMT. He also was an avid reader with great powers of concentration. He read to himself and he read to others, from adults to toddlers. A real treat was when he read aloud to his family stories of cattle driving and horse trading.
His health began to decline in 2012 with kidney failure and through many medical procedures and treatments he fought bravely. He never complained or felt sorry for himself. The kind and loving care given him by his wife at home and Dr. Meares, is greatly appreciated by his family. Dr. Meares became like one of their family. On occasion when Walt joked and teased those around him, they all knew he was having a better day. He was faithfully at his post of duty in every area. He lived a steady life from day-to-day.
He was preceded in death by his parents; and two older brothers and their wives, Robert and Evelyn and Charles and Geraldine; a niece; grandparents; aunts and uncles.
He is survived by his wife, Carolyn; children: Dan and wife, Michelle of Burwell, Nebraska; Sarah, and Mary, of Burns, Wyoming; and Michael and wife, Tammy of Susquehanna, Pennsylvania; grandchildren: Daniel, Jr.; Aaron, Isaiah and Becca, Julianna and Zane, Josiah, Karyn, Kelsy, and Seth; along with two great-grandchildren, Kenton and Kylie; one brother, Verne, of Sierra Vista, Arizona; many nieces and nephews and a host of friends. He would want you all to meet him in heaven.
Aaron William Moore: 1976 – 2025
Aaron Moore was a father, son, brother, and friend to many.
Aaron passed peacefully surrounded by family in Denver, Colorado on February 9, 2025. Aaron was the son of Richard and Marilyn Moore, the father of two beautiful daughters, Hannah and Madison Moore.
Aaron was born on September 7, 1976 in Bloomington, Illinois. Aaron graduated from Rawlins High School in 1995. In highschool, he was on the varsity swimming team which lead him to achieve athletic letters and state recognitions. He was always encouraged by his coach and mentor, Dale Ross, which he greatly looked up to.
He obtained his CDL which led the working in many different transportation careers. His last job was with Garbage Guys Inc here in Cheyenne. He loved driving his big truck and meeting clients on his routes.
Aaron loved to go fishing, kayaking, biking, listen to music, watch movies and shows, and shopping. He had an impressive collection of guitars, shoes, and fishing gear.
He was survived by his daughters: Hannah and Madison Moore; his parents, Richard and Marilyn Moore; sister, Amanda (Alex); niece and nephew, Landen and Etta Witter; aunt, Marietta Hamilton (Ed); uncle, Tom Taylor (Pam); and ex-wife, Jackie Moore. He was loved by his friends and family and will remain in our hearts and thoughts forever.
A private service will be held February 15, 2025 at the First United Methodist Church in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
Darlyne Wells: 1935 – 2025
Darlyne Wells, age 89, passed away peacefully in her home in Sandy, Utah on February 9, 2025.
Darlyne was born in Tonganoxie, Kansas December 29, 1935 to Leland Burr and Wanda Fern Brown Powell. She married Rex William Wells on August 1, 1952 in Cheyenne, Wyoming and they were later sealed in the Logan, Utah Temple on July 2, 1965.
Darlyne was a kind, loving and supportive wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She was known for her nonjudgmental nature and her ability to welcome and love many into her life and home. Her generosity and warmth touched the lives of all who knew her and she will be deeply missed.
While she lived most of her life in Cheyenne, Wyoming she also lived in Colorado and Kansas. In the last eleven years of her life, she made her home in Sandy, Utah with Roger and Tammy, her daughter.
Darlyne was a hard worker and excelled in every job she undertook. She felt that a job worth doing was worth doing right. Her professional experiences included working for Gaffin Cleaning Service, serving as a training manager at Taco Johns and working as lead custodian for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. She also provided day care in her home and felt love and joy caring for all children.
As a devoted member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Darlyne held many leadership roles including Relief Society President, Young Women President, Primary President and teacher in each of these organizations. She was a valiant servant of Christ, dedicating her life to the service of others.
One of her most cherished accomplishments was working alongside Sharman Straub to establish the Cheyenne Angel Statue at Lakeview Cemetery in August 2000. Together they worked tirelessly to raise funds for a place where parents who had lost children could go to honor and remember them.
Darlyne and Rex raised four children together: Debra, Roxanne, Tammy and Russell Rex “Rusty”.
She is survived by two of her daughters, Debra Ghaster and Tammy (Roger) Merrell; grandchildren: Katrina Vermillion (Jeremy Vaughan), Shalene (Chris) Baird, Tyler (Tessa) Merrell, and Amanda (Isaac) Dunford; great-grandchildren: Cheyton Vermillion, Chenoa (Parid) Shkoza and Tucker Merrell; great-great-granddaughter, Maeve Shkoza; brother, Leland Burr (Pat) Powell “Junior”; sisters-in-law, Sharon Wells and Dana Wells; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Darlyne was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Rex; their children, Roxanne Allen and Russell Rex Wells; son-in law, Paul Allen; granddaughter, Marie Ann Wells; great-grandson, Branson Wade Vaughan; siblings: Edna Hammontree, Ruth Stickles, Jack Powell and Carolyn Solomon.
A viewing will be held in Cheyenne, Wyoming Thursday February 13 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Wiederspahn Radomsky Chapel of the Chimes, 1900 E 19th Street. The funeral services will be Friday February 14 at the Stake Center, 309 Western Hills Blvd, starting at 11 a.m. with a viewing before from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Interment will follow in Lakeview Cemetery.
