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Judith (Judy) Mead Capp passed away peacefully at Lincoln Court Assisted Living, Idaho Falls, after prolonged health challenges on Jan 12, 2024. She was 76 years old. She was born to parents Nathan and Vera (Norris) Mead in St Joesph, MO. She had a younger brother, Gerald. Her mother passed away from sudden illness when Judy was 9 years old. Her father remarried, Elsie (Hunter), and had sisters Martha and Sarah. After graduating from high school, Judy moved around before settling in Rock Springs, WY where she met her husband, Terry Capp. Judy became a wonderful (step) mother to Terry's sons, Mike and Kerry. She worked for Bridger Coal for a short time and then spent many years as a...

Kenneth Jay Beckwith, our beloved father, grandfather, and brother passed away at his daughter's home in Salt Lake City Utah on Tuesday, September 12, 2023. He was 84 years old. Ken was a mechanic, millwright welder, and accomplished pilot. He retired as the maintenance supervisor of the PP&L coal-fired power plants west of the Mississippi in 1990. He returned to school and earned a Certificate of Higher Education in Jet Aircraft Maintenance and got a job repairing jet engines. He became an expert in ballistics and was a lifetime athlete. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard Harrison Beckwith and Rosa Belle Blair; his Wife, Patricia Mae Beckwith; his brothers David...

Ione A. Smith, 70 passed away November 19, 2022 at her home in Rock Springs, Wyoming. Ione was a resident of Rock Springs for the past 45 years and former resident of Cheyenne, Wyoming. She was born June 27, 1952, in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan (Canada); the daughter of Phillip Stewart Lawson and Jennie Rose Radkivich. Mrs. Smith attended school in Cheyenne, Wyoming and graduated from East High School in 1970 She worked at Bi Rite as a server and Walmart and K Mart as a cashier She enjoyed spending time with her family, her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, gambling, bingo and a night out on the town. Survivors include her husband, Larry C. Smith of Rock Springs, Wyoming;...

Vic Newcomb Cundy, a long-time resident of Rock Springs, WY, and more recently, Bozeman, MT, passed away peacefully on November 5, 2022, at the age of 97. Vic was born in Lionkol, WY on May 11, 1925, to Felix George Cundy and Cecelia Marie Smidt Cundy. He was the youngest child in his family, and was preceded in death by his brothers Oliver and Jack, and his sister Carrie. His family eventually moved to the coal camp of Rock Springs, WY where he grew up, raised his own family, and enjoyed many years with his grandchildren. At a very young age, Vic found his love for music. He played many instruments, but piano was his passion. He was always in demand to play at various events. Vic attended...

Terrance 'Terry' Allen Capp, 75, of Blackfoot, Idaho; formerly of Rigby, Idaho, passed away Monday, August 8, 2022, after a prolonged illness, at Syringa Chalet Care Center in Blackfoot. Terry was born October 23, 1946 in Spangler, Pennsylvania to Michael A. Capp and Marie Kritendoffer Capp. He was raised and attended schools in central Pennsylvania. Terry worked for Bridger Coal/ PacifiCorp in Rock Springs, Wyoming as a heavy equipment mechanic for 20 years, retiring in 1999. On August 13, 1982, he married his soulmate, Judith 'Judy' Lavonne Mead, in Rock Springs, Wyoming. They made their home in Rock Springs until 2006 when they moved north to Rigby, Idaho. It is here that Terry created a...

David (Pastor Dave) Nichols went to be with the Lord, November 4, 2021, at 5:22P.M. David J. Nichols was born on October 28, 1941, in Springboro, PA to Paul and Gladys Nichols. David received Christ as Savior in 1947, led by his parents, baptized in 1950, and dedicated his life to the Lord, 1959. He was called to preach in 1962 and ordained in 1965. His life verse was Joshua 1:9. He gave himself for the Ministry of his flocks, from his first Church in: Bethel Baptist Church, Linton, Indiana 55 years ago; First Baptist Church, Dana, IN; Yeddo Baptist Church, Yeddo, IN; Calvary Baptist Church, Westminster, MD; First Baptist Church, Dillon, MT; Eden Valley Baptist Church, Farson, WY and...

Catherine "Katie" Mary Reese was born November 7, 1927, to Evan J. and Hubertine Reese in Kemmerer, WY. At a young age, she moved to Reliance, WY, a coal camp north of Rock Springs, WY, with her parents and her older brother, Evan, and her younger sister, Jo Ann. Her family eventually moved to the nearby coal town of Rock Springs, WY. Rock Springs would be Katie's home for many years to come. In high school, Katie met the love of her life, Vic Cundy. During their courtship, Vic joined the military during World War II. Throughout his service, Katie and Vic were able to keep in touch by exchanging letters. Shortly after his return from the War, Katie and Vic were married at her parent's...

John Hayden Greer, 89, of Honeyville, Utah, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2021 at his home due to natural causes. He was surrounded by his loving family. John was born November 30, 1931 in Campus, Kansas to Oscar Warren and Ethel Pearl (Stults) Greer. He was the 11th of 13 children, two of which passed away in infancy. After completing the eighth grade, he left home to work out West on farms and to be closer to his brothers. John served in the Army for three years between 1949 and 1953. His primary stations were at Fort Custer and Fort Wayne, Michigan. He married Luana Ruby Morrell on December 26, 1957 in Elko, Nevada. They were later sealed in the Logan Utah Temple in February of...

Cremation has taken place; a Celebration of Life will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. April 24, 2024 at First Congregational Church UCC, 1275 Adams, Rock Springs, Wyoming. Inurnment will be at 11:00 A.M. April 25, 2024 in the Salt Lake Cemetery, 200 N Street E, Salt Lake City, Utah.

Chris Bunning passed away on April 9, 2024, at the age of 77. Chris was born in Rock Springs on May 3, 1946, to Christian P. and Margaret F. Bunning. As the lone boy in a house with four amazing sisters, he quickly developed a life-long appreciation for the beauty and solitude of the outdoors. His favorite seat was a saddle. His favorite house was a canvas tent in the Wind River Range. He attended schools in Rock Springs followed by the University of Wyoming, a detour to Alaska with the U.S. Army and then on to the Parks School of Business in Denver. While serving in the army, Chris met the love of his life Marnie, in Pinedale. The two married on March 26, 1970, in San Francisco. After...

Cremation will take place; a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated 10:00 A.M. Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at Saints Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church, 633 Bridger Avenue, Rock Springs, Wyoming. A Vigil with Rosary will be conducted at 5:00 P.M. Tuesday, April 23, 2024 at the Church.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at 10:00 A.M. Friday, April 12, 2024 at Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 116 Broadway Street, Rock Springs, Wyoming. Military Honors, Graveside Services and Interment will be in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery.

He was born in Flint, Michigan, on January 14, 1951, to Tom and Modean(Blackburn) Finney. His family moved back to North Little Rock, Arkansas, shortly thereafter. He moved to Green River, Wyoming, with his mother in 1994. Cremation has taken place. There are no services planned.

A Celebration of Life will be held 11:00 A.M. Friday, April 19, 2024 at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk Street, Rock Springs, Wyoming. Condolences may be left at www.vasefuneralhomes.com

Graveside services to honor Ed will be held at 12:00PM on Saturday, April 20th 2024 at the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. A celebration of life will be conducted at Santa Fe immediately following the graveside service. Condolences can be left for the family at www.foxfh.com.

Inurnment will take place in the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Condolences for the family can be left at www.foxfh.com.

Linda Lucille Anesi Radman, 99, passed away April 3, 2024 in Lander, Wy. Linda was born February 5, 1925 at the Anesi Ranch in Dead Man's Gulch 6 miles south of Lander. Linda was the 5th of 6 children of Remo and Rose Anesi. In 1948, Linda married former Rock Springs resident and love of her life, Tony Radman. They lived in Rock Springs until 1952 when they moved to the ranch to help out until Linda's father passed. They had three children, Catherine, Tony Jr., and Mary. Linda was both an accomplished mother and business owner and partner. She was also very involved in many aspects of improving life in Lander. She will be missed and her memory lives on through her community involvement...

Jesse was a devoted father, who found his greatest joy in the time he spent with his children. Funeral services were held Friday, April 5, 2024. Condolences can be left at www.foxfh.com.

Thomas "TC" Patrick Cunningham passed away unexpectedly in his sleep in the early morning of March 26, 2024, in Kauai, Hawaii, the day after his 64th birthday, during which he was able to spend time golfing, sharing stories and laughs at dinner with loved ones. Tom was born on March 25, 1960, in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He was the third of Robert and Sarah Cunningham's four children. Tom graduated from Meridian (Idaho) High School in 1978. Upon graduating, he joined his brother, Bob, in Kemmerer, Wyoming, to work in the coal mine. Tom's love for motorsports, especially dirt bikes, led to an immediate bond with Archie Birgenheier. Archie took a special interest in Tom, and introduced him...

Mrs. Christensen was born July 31, 1935 in Charleston, Utah; the daughter of Edwin Webb and Clara Forman. Funeral Services will be conducted at 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 120 Shoshone Avenue, Green River, Wyoming.

Destiny was born August 12, 2012 in Evanston, Wyoming; the daughter of Amber Nicole Lynes Summers and Jake Frank Johnson. The family respectfully requests donations in Destiny's memory be made to Destiny Johnson Memorial Fund, Rock Springs National Bank, 1987 Dewar Drive, Rock Springs, Wyoming 82901.