All Obituaries

Melba Elizabeth (White) Amsler, 91, passed away peacefully in her home in the early morning of Tuesday, August 20, 2019. Melba was born in Ogden, Utah to Wallace and Mabel White. Melba lived all of her life in Evanston, Wyoming. She was a vivacious young lady some may remember as a bit of a “firecracker”. In second grade, Melba met a boy named Fritz, but little did anyone know how significant that young friendship would later be... As a teenager, Melba worked at Ross Warner Drug...

Arlene Delores Arambula Chandler, 83, passed away on August 19, 2019 in Evanston. She was born on January 18, 1936 in Canyon City Colorado to Ned and Lillian Josephine (Otero) Arambula. She married Rex Ervin Chandler on October 29, 1955. Their marriage was solemnized in the Mesa Arizona Temple, January 20, 1968. He preceded her in death on October 4, 2017. Arlene enjoyed crochet, sewing, painting, collecting pine cones and doing crossword puzzles.  She also joked that she liked to...

Henry Lee age 77 passed away peacefully at his home on August 18, 2019.   He was born on February 17, 1942 in Spring Valley, WY to Zeldon and Katie Marie (Lowe) Lee He married the love of his life Karen (Maxfield) Lee on June 6, 1961 in Green River WY. They made their family home in Lyman, WY where they went on to have 4 children Beverly (Jerry) Arthur, Darren (Liz) Lee, Julee (Colt) Beddoes and Deanna (Scott) Birch.    He worked at Little America and then went on to work...

Don Allen Vercimak was born June 1, 1939 to Mike and Mildred Rose (Youngberg) Vercimak in Lyman, Wyoming. He spent his early childhood years in Winton and Superior, Wyoming before his parents returned to Lyman. As a child he raised bum lambs and bottle fed calves and spent many days milking cows and horseback. He enjoyed the company of friends that continued throughout his life. During his teenage years he worked for various large range sheep and cattle ranch operations where he learned many...

Evanston--Catherine Ann Urroz Seale passed away at her home in Evanston, Wyoming on July 6, 2019 at the age of 72. She was the widow of Hank Seale.   She was the daughter of Juan Jose and Edna Urroz. She graduated from the University of Utah with a business degree.   Catherine is survived by her sister Mary Lindley; her brother-in-law Gordon Lindley and niece Brandi Lindley. She is also survived by her daughter-in-law Kathy Seale; and her two grandsons, Chad and Cody Seale. She...

Larry George Ellingford, 80, died Thursday, August 8, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. He was born February 22, 1939 in Mountain View, Wyoming to Reno Edward “Pete” and Esther Kidman Ellingford. He grew up on the family ranch outside of Lyman, Wyoming. Graveside services and interment will be in the Lyman City Cemetery in Lyman, Wyoming on August 31 at 12:00 noon under the direction of Crandall Funeral Home. Larry is survived by his wife Cathy of Eagle Rock, CA, his children...

Robert Guy “Bobby” Eyre passed away peacefully at his home on August 6, 2019. He was born on January 6, 1937 in Urie, Wyoming to Jesse Guymon and Maxine (Bracken) Eyre. On December 15, 1956 he married Kay Roblyer in Lyman, Wyoming. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Logan Temple. Bobby loved his family, his horses and being outdoors, hunting, fishing, and packing into the wilderness, and driving his team. He went to Indiana and bought a buggy from the Amish. He...

Justin Michael Junior Mortensen, our precious blue-eyed boy left this world way too soon on August 4, 2019. His short life began on March 6, 2019 and it left a huge impact on us and taught us that love is the most important thing in this world. Justin is survived by his parents, Lica Vreeland and Jared Mortensen; his grandparents, Neal and Terri Vreeland, LaDawn and Randy Maness, Nathan and Amy Mortensen and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Special mention to his godparents, Genie Anderson...

Randy Gene Sweeten passed away suddenly on August 3, 2019 on a mountain top in the high Uintas surrounded by family. It was undoubtedly his favorite place. It’s exactly how he would have planned it, if he could have.   Randy was the second of five sons born to James L. Sweeten and Doris Ratliff on July 30, 1952 in Ogden, Utah. Randy grew up in Ogden and Anaheim, California. Randy joined the Army when he was 17 and was stationed in the Pacific in Okinawa and Johnson...

Bill Crittenden, 63, passed away July 29, 2019 at his home in Francis.  He was born on November 12, 1955 in Heber City, Utah to Ralph Harris and Marvel Crittenden. Bill graduated from South Summit High in 1974 He loved rodeo and was a Stock Contractor for the Rocky Mountain Rodeo Association for many years before founding the Cowboys Rodeo Commission.  He had several award winning bucking horses and bulls.  He had a great heart and was always producing rodeos for many...