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SEPPICH, Charles A.-----On Sunday, April 21, Charles A. Seppich passed away at the home of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Seppich in this city, after an illness extending over a period of nearly two years. Since Christmas he had been bedfast and death must have came an a relief to his sufferings, which he withstood with fortitude and but little complaint. He was 12 years of age, the immediate cause of his death being heart failure.
Deceased came to Evanston with his parents three years ago from Mt. Vernon, Indiana, and for some time attended the city schools, being in the sixth grade he was a bright, gentlemanly little fellow, admired and respected in all his friends and associates, and when able took a great interest and delight in attending Sunday school.
The funeral was held on Tuesday from tin family home. Rev. L C Hills officiating and many friends were present, including a number of school children his former associates. Many floral offerings, among them a wreath from the pupils of the sixth grade with whom deceased had been associated. Mr. and Mrs. Seppich have the sympathy of the community in their bereavement. Wyoming Press Saturday April 27, 1907
SESSIONS, Thearis J. aged seventeen died Sunday Nov 10, 1918 of pneumonia, at his home in Almy, and is mourned by many friends. He was the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Barney Sessions, born in Utah September 4, 1901.
The remains were shipped by Beeman & Cashin on Tuesday to Clearfield, Utah for burial, the funeral taking place yesterday. Besides the parents, he is survived by several brothers and sisters. Wyoming Times Thursday November 14, 1918
SCHOFIELD, Ella M. Crosby 67, died here Thursday evening at the family home of a heart ailment. She was born Oct 1, 1884 in Bountiful, Utah, a daughter of John K. and Charlotte Bointon Crosby. She married John R. Schofield Dec. 30, 1902. in Bountiful. They lived at Manila, Utah until 1929, when they came to Evanston to reside. Mrs. Schofield was a member of the LDS Church and served as a Relief Society teacher many years.
Besides her husband, she is survived by eight sons and daughters: Mrs. Marjorie Gerrard, Clifford Schofield and Mrs. Faye Bruce of Evanston, Warren Schofield, of Mesa Ariz. Lester Schofield, of Brentwood, Cal, Darrel Schofield, of Linwood Cal. Ronald Schofield of Ogden, Utah and Mrs. LaRae Eichert of Southgate, Cal. Two brothers and a sister, Ernest Crosby, of Manila, Clyde Crosby of Cottonwood, Cal, and Mrs. Eva Jane Robinson, Springville, Utah, also 28 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 1 p. m. in the second LDS Ward Chapel by Lorenzo Smith, bishop. Burial will be in the City Cemetery. Salt Lake Tribune Saturday August 30, 1952
SCHOPP, Margaret It is with a deep sense of regret and profound sorrow that we are called upon at this time to record the death of Margaret Schopp,. whom it 1 had has our pleasure to have known long und well, and to whom can be justly subscribed the honor and credit of having devoted her life work to the comfort and good of others..She passed away suddenly and unexpected at her home in North Evanston on Thursday evening,.May 18, 1915 . Shortly after nine- thirty oclock, surrounded by several relatives and friends. She had been slightly indisposed for a few weeks, but on Monday experienced a fainting spell and falling heavily, the shock of it is thought to have produced conditions resulting in heart failure. Margaret Shopp was born at Evanston, Wyoming. June 26, 1872 and has resided here continuously since that time; always having proven herself the highest type of womanhood; being honored and esteemed by all who knew her The deceased never married. but gave her time to the rearing of orphan children and to her is due great credit and respect for the quietude and satisfaction she displayed under trying circumstances. The deceased was of a jovial disposition and Christian nature and was ever ready to make the best of things under all conditions.. in a word, we proclaim that no better woman ever lived, and the world is better that she came to let her light shine for others Her reward is a peaceful rest well earned may her like increase. Recently her only home companion was a niece, Miss Bertha Robinson whom she is survived. .Other living immediate relatives are: Mrs. Geo, Hopkins. Sr , (sister) City, Mrs.. Elizabeth Smith,( sister) Crabtree, Oregon; Mr Philip W Schoop (brother,) Salt Lake City. Mrs. J. H. Willoughby (sister) City. The parents died several years ago, also two sisters Mrs. Nellie Timmons and Mrs. Mary Payne Robinson, also one brother Robert Shoop. Deceased was a member member in good standing in Mary Rebekah Lodge No. 4 I. O O F , and the Degree of Honor, both of which may turn out in a body to attend services Definite funeral arrangements have not yet been made on account of waiting for relatives to arrive. Interment will be in the city cemetery.Wyoming Times May 1915
SMEDLEY, Jeanette was born January 1, 1869, at Selston, Nottinghamshire, England, and died from bronchial pneumonia at her home in Reliance, Wyo., on December 31, 1918. She was the beloved wife of John Smedley, who she was married about thirty one years ago at Almy to which place he came in 1880, she being highly esteemed and respected, and all extend sympathy to the bereaved husband, whose burden is heavyhe having buried a grown daughter in 1917, and another two months ago.
Now surving him are four children, the mother, Mrs. D. Dexter of Almy, and the following sisters and brothers: Mrs. Sarah Lloyd, Hanna, Wyo. , Mrs. C. M. Carver, Sandy, Utah, Mrs. Lee Druby, of Cokeville, Wyo, Mrs. Thomas Wilson, Seabrook, Texas, Mrs. William Robinson, Reliance, Wyo., Mrs. James Horne, Evanston, Richard and Samuel Dexter, Cumberland, Joseph Dexter, Evanston.
The remains were brought to Evanston and taken to Beeman and Cashins undertaking parlors and the funeral is to be held from the LDS church Friday afternoon. Interment in the City cemetery. Wyoming Times Thursday January 2, 1919
SMITH, Mrs. William died at her home in Robertson last Thursday afternoon at 2:30, as a result of pneumonia . She was 52 years of age and leaves a husband and two children to mourn. Funeral services were held Saturday afternoon from the LDS church here, conducted by Bishop Brown and under the direction of the Undertaker R. E. Bryan. Interment was in the City cemetery. Wyoming Times Thursday April 1, 1915
SPENCE, Elizabeth, wife of our fellow-townsman, William Spence, and one of the pioneers of Evanston. departed this life at midnight on Monday, April 30th, 1906, after an illness of over six months, during which time she was confined to her bed.
Deceased was born at Sheepshead, Leicestershire, England, December 20, 1839. She emigrated to this country in 1863, taking up her residence at Woods Cross, Utah. In 1868 she moved to Woodruff, Rich County Utah at the time of the settlement of Bear River Valley.
On July 19, 1874 she was married to William Spence and in 1875 moved to Evanston, where she continued to reside until her death. There were three children born to this union, all preceded her in death. She is survived by one grandchild who has been the sunshine of the home for a number of years She also leaves two children and a number of grandchildren by a former marriage---Mrs. Charles Fisher of this city and Mrs. George Summers of Wells, Nevada.
She was a member of several fraternal societies, among them the Rebeccas and Degree of Honor, all of whom kindly remembered her at the funeral by costly displays of flowers. She was a faithful member of the LDS church from where the funeral was held on Thursday afternoon at 2 oclock being largely attended. The remains were placed in the family plot in the Evanston Cemetery Wyoming Press Saturday May 5, 1906
STACEY, Albert----Mr. and Mrs. John Stacey Sr. received the sad news their youngest son Albert died of pneumonia Sunday Nov 10, 1918 at Camp Lewis Washington, where he had been stationed but a few months, and the remains will arrive in Evanston today, to be received by Beeman and Cashin. Accompanying the body is Corporal Joe Bell of Almy, and a sister of the deceased, Mrs. W. V. Gregory who was in Washington and arranged for shipping the body here, returned home last evening. The funeral has not been arranged, but is to be conducted at the family home on South Main street and will be military.
Albert Stacey was born March 17, 1893 at Almy, and besides the parents, leaves the following brothers and sisters to mourn his loss. John Joseph, Charles, James, and Fred Stacey, Mrs. William Reeves, Mrs. Tillie Morris, Mrs. Elizabeth Bell, and Mrs. Gregory. The deceased was an exemplary young man, and all regret of his early and unexpected passing the bereaved family having the sympathy of this community. Wyoming Times Thursday November 14, 1918
STAHLEY, Charles, 73. last survivor of a prominent Uinta county family, died at his home in Evanston at seven-thirty Saturday night August 25. 1951 of a heart attack. He was born on a ranch near Almy, .Wyo. June 20, 1878. the son of Jacob and Bertha Mons Stahley. Soon after the family. moved to what is now known as the Stahley ranch on Yellow creek near Evanston . During his boyhood he engaged in ranching and livestock raising. After his father retired he was associated with his brothers in the sheep business up to his own retirement in 1936. On Sept, 15, 1903 he was married to Anne Christensen at Evanston . She survives. Funeral services will be. held Wednesday at two p. m. in the Presbyterian church by the Rev. J, Austin Lininger. Friends may call at the family home in. Evanston tomorrow and on Wednesday before services. Burial will be in the Evanston City cemetery .under direction of the Bryan mortuary. Ogden Standard Examiner Monday August 27, 1951
STAHLEY, Jacob passed away at his home on Center street on Wednesday, May 22, at ten o'clock p. m. He was in his 79th year, and bad been failing for several years, the direct cause of death being general debility. Deceased was born in Switzerland on Dec. 10, 1828 and became a member of the Church of Latter Day Saints in I860 at Basel. He came to this country in 1862 as a pioneer of Utah, locating at Bountiful, where he resided for one year. From there be removed to Laketown on Bear Lake, in 1863, and settled on Yellow Creek in 1870, where be engaged and prospered in the sheep business. He came to Evanston in 1899, since which time he had been retired. He is survived by a wife, a brother, two daughters and three sons, the children being John, Henry and Charles Stahley, and Mrs.. Frank Narramore, of this city, and Mrs. Carse of Salt Lake. Jacob Stahley was one of the oldest settlers of this locality honored, respected and esteemed as one of the best straightforward and reliable citizens Evanston ever claimed, he lived a steady, sober and industrious life, and leaves as his heritage to the world, a respectible family. Funeral services will be held tomorrow Sunday at 12 o'clock from the family home. May his relatives be comforted in knowing that he has gone to enjoy the reward so justly earned in living a true and noble life. Deceased's brother Henry Stahley of Utah arrived yesterday. (May 25, 1907 Wyoming Press)
STEVENS, Alice Thompson was born at Wilford, Idaho August 20, 1898 and passed away at her home in Evanston , on Monday November 11, 1918 from pneumonia following an attack of influenza.
She was married to Harold Stevens January 8, 1917 in the Logan Utah Temple, and by him is survived having since resided in this city. Other living relatives are Miss Katie and Edwin Thompson sister and brother, Mr. and Mrs. F. P. Garner, of whom she was a niece all of Evanston.
Deceased was a young woman of genuine character from every viewpoint, beloved and respected by all who knew her, and those who are left to mourn her untimely death have the sincere sympathy of this entire community.
Funeral services are held at 2 p.m. today at the Garner residence conducted by Bishop P. G. Matthews and interment is in the City cemetery. Pallbearers are members of the B. L. F. & E. to which society the bereaved husband honorably belongs.. Wyoming Times Thursday November 14, 1918
STEWART, Mary Ann was born at Sandygate, Devonshire , England Mar 21, 1845, and died at Evanston , March 16, 1920 being 75 years of age this month.
She emigrated to New York in the year 1867 and one year later was a member of the ox team company to Utah settling at Salt Lake City. On March 15, 1869 she was married to Samuel Stewart, and to this union four children were born, one daughter now surviving, Mrs. Bella Hunt.
She has resided in Evanston for forty eight years and has been totally blind for twenty years. She had a most remarkable memory.
She was a sister of Mrs. James Burdett, and also of Mrs. Susan Palmer, who passed away in this city three weeks ago.
She was highly esteemed and respected.
Funeral services are being held today in the LDS church and interment will be in the City cemetery. Beeman & Cashin Funeral Directors. Pall-bearers were Harold Stephens, Ernest G, Jim, William, Charles, and Lorenzo Burdett. Wyoming Times Thursday March 18, 1920
STONE, Alice----Saturday, December 4, occurred the death of Mrs. Alice Stone, after a brief illness from bronchial pneumonia. The deceased was born on April 28th, 1845, in the city of Farnsworth, Lancashire, England. She is survived by two sons and four daughters, Fred and Frank Stone and Mrs. Emma Kirwin of this city, Mrs. Ellen Downs and Mrs. Angelina Setz of Seattle, Washington, and Mrs. Elizabeth Spooner of Clemenceau, Arizona. She is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Mary Townson of this city. Mrs. Stone has been a resident of this city for about 50 years and was very highly respected. Impressive funeral services were held in the LDS chapel Tuesday December 7th at 2 p.m. with the Ward Bishopric in charge. The speakers were President James Brown and Bishop Percy G. Matthews, who had known the deceased for many years. Mrs. Stone possessed those sterling traits of character which endeared her to all who knew her. Invocation was by Elder Wm. G. Jay and the benediction by Elder Arthur W Sims. The choir was under the direction of Andrew Funk Interment was in the city cemetery. Wyoming Press Saturday, December 11, 1920
STRONG, Essie was born Aug 19, 1849, at North Hampton, Mass., and died Jan 9, 1919 at the home of her sister Mrs. E. H. Brannan in this city, her demise resulting from heart failure; and she had been ailing for the past year.
Deceased was a respected citizen and pioneer of Evanston, coming in 1881 and residing here continuously since that time. She was a teacher here for 35 hears, in both public and private capacities, in which line she was considered among the best.
She is survived also by two brothers Charles and Elisha Strong, both of Montpelier, Idaho, the former having been a resident of Evanston some years ago.
Both gentlemen attended the funeral, which was held at the home on Monday afternoon of this week, services being conducted by Rev. Kagey of the Episcopal Church. The pallbearers were J. H. Cameron, Fred Loewenstein, T. L. Johnston, Judge Arnold, J. L. Cheese and M. W. Isherwood. Directors were Beeman & Cashin. Interment was in the City cemetery. Wyoming Times Thursday, January 16, 1919
STRONG, Fidelia S.---Mrs. Henry Strong, aged 79 years and nine months died Tuesday May 24, 1904 of pneumonia, at the family residence on Sixth street Deceased was born at Belchertown, Mass., Aug. 9, 1824, her maiden name being Miss Fidelia S. Randall. She was married to Henry Strong of Northhampton, Mass, Nov 1848. To this union were born five children, four of whom are still living. Charles is a wholesale grain dealer in Pittsburg, Kan., Elisha is a prosperous rancher at Montpelier, Idaho and the daughters, Essie and May are well known residents of Evanston. The grand children are Lester and Jessie. Mrs. Strong was early left a widow with her family of four small children to train and educate. She devoted her live to her task with a loyalty and love that never grew dim. She succeeded it giving each of her children a good education despite the strenuous times of war through which she was called to pass. To her children and grandchildren she was always kind and lovable. Her memory to them will always remain sweet and fragrant with many happy scenes and kindly deeds. She was a resident of Evanston for twenty-two years. The many friends of the home lin the children in their sorrow. Funeral services were conducted at the family home Thursday afternoon, Rev. L. L. Oakes officiating and the remains placed in the public cemetery. (May 28, 1904 Wyoming Press)
WALTMAN, Edward Ellsworth 74, died in an Evanston hospital Friday January 30, 1953 after a lingering illness. He was born March 18, 1878, at McClean County, Illinois a son of James and Elizabeth Sweinhart Waltman. At the age of 14 he moved with his parents to Union County, Iowa and settled on their farmstead near Creston. He was a graduate of the Creston High School in 1896 and the University of Nebraska at Lincoln in 1904.
He married Mrs. Waltman in St. Louis Mo., in 1918 and they resided in Green River, Wyo., for several years coming to Evanston in 1934. He was employed by the Union Pacific Railroad Col for 30 years and at the time of his retirement was supervisor for the signal department. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge, A.f. and A. M. Knights Templar and the Shrine Korein Temple. He was a past patron of the Order of Eastern Star in Green River. He is survived by his wife of Evanston. Funeral services were conducted today at 2 p.m. at the Bryan Mortuary chapel. Burial will be in the Evanston Masonic cemetery under the direction of the R. E. Bryan mortuary. Ogden Standard Examiner Monday February 2, 1953
WARD----John Henry Ward of Evanston, Wyo., one of the best known citizens of the western part of the state, died at Holy Cross hospital, Salt Lake, at 5 oclock last Monday evening, his wife and her sister, Nellie Burns being with him to the last, he wan conscious to the end.
He succumbed to cancer of the throat, having undergone two operations at Baltimore Md the past year. For sixteen years Mr Ward was sheriff of Uinta county. Wyo.. and with his death passes the last of the known contractors who built the Oregon Short Line railroad from Granger, Wyo. to Huntington, Ore. Mr. Ward, in his early days in the west, led an adventurous career He carried water on the Union Pacific, was in turn laborer and then began business in a small way until the Oregon Short Line was built. He came to Iowa and in after years Mr Ward was born Apr. 5, 1853 and was a native of Ireland, emigrating to America in his infancy moved west and was associated with A. K. Bradbury as subcontractors on the O. S. L. railroad These gentlemen together then accepted a government contract for Ft. Bringer and Ft. Duchesne, remaining in that locality from 1880 to 1886. During his term as Sheriff for Uinta county. Mr. Ward served for seven consecutive terms then again for two years during 1910 -12. He was married to Miss Margaret Buns in Evanston in 1888, and to this union one son was born, he having passed away when six years old.
For years Mr. Ward was prominent in politics, having been a wheel horse in the democratic party. At the present time he has various business interests in Evanston, among them banking, ranches and coal, and for several years had been active in their advancement. He was a liberal, public spirited citizens and many received favors at his hands. He will be missed in this sphere of action, and the bereaved family have the sympathy of this community. He was a life member of Salt Lake Lodge No. 85. B. P. 0 E. An aged sister resides at Alberta. Canada.
The remains were brought to Evanston on Tuesday and taken to the family home, and funeral services will be conducted Friday morning at 10 oclock March. 23, 1917 at the Catholic church. Beeman and Cashin have charge of the funeral and interment will be in the Catholic cemetery.
Pall bearers Judge J. R. Arnold. J. H Martin, O. E. Bradbury. David Hamilton, George. Snyder and lohn Smith. Wyoming Times March 1917
WHITTLE, James Edmund ----The funeral services for James Edmund Whittle were held at the L. D. S. church on Tuesday afternoon, and the building was crowded to its capacity with the friends and acquaintances of the deceased.
The speakers at the service were Bishop James Brown. P. G. Matthews and W. G. Jay. And their words of comfort and consolation, and their tributes to the character of the deceased, found an echo in the hearts of everyone. For at all times, and under all circumstances he walked in the well-beaten path of righteousness. It has been said of him that when fully conscious that he was nearing the last of earth, he appeared to be fully impressed with the idea that at the end of time eternity began, and that the bright faith which sustained him during those trying hours of suffering would only grow brighter and brighter as he journeyed to-ward the Infinite, and the final gloom of death be dispelled by the radiance of Cods love. Could all live the just and up-right life that Edmund Whittle lived, and die in his trusting faith. death could no longer be called the King of Terrors. The dying young man and the sorrowing family looked for-ward with the same eye of faith to the brighter future when this temporary separation would end in an eternal union.
James Edmund Whittle was born at Morgan. Utah, July 6 1886, and was the only son of John T. and Catherine Richards Whittle. The greater part of his life has been spent in Evanston where he was admired for his manly virtues and strong Character. He was a devout believer In the faith of the L D. S. church, and served two years as a missionary in England. He was nominated at the primary election this fall for assessor on the republican ticket. He is survived by his father and mother, and by one sister. Mrs. Stanley Rich. Saturday October 3, 1914 Wyoming Press
WILLIAMS, Joseph ------Failing to get relief after seven operations for bladder trouble and facing knowledge that another submission to the surgeons knife was inevitable, Joseph Williams, aged 42 years, a well-known resident of Evanston, committed suicide Saturday last by taking an overdose of strychnine in whiskey.
Mr. Williams had been in great pain for several weeks previous to his death. He frequently announced his intention to end his suffering by suicide if no relief was obtainable. Because of his despondency he was watched closely by Mrs. Williams and other relatives, and their vigils were successful until Saturday.
About 10 oclock in the morning he went to an outhouse in the rear of the family home on Front street and swallowed the poison. He then returned to the house and told his wife what he had done. Mrs. Williams summoned Dr. F. H. Harrison, and tried to administer an emetic to the dying man who refused to take the mixture, and repeated several times his determination to die. He repeated his refusal to accept an antidote to Dr. Harrison, and sank rapidly until the end came at 1:35 a. m.
The funeral was held Monday at 2 p.m. from the home and interment was in the city cemetery. The services were conducted by Bishop James Brown, and the residence was filled with friends who mourned the untimely death of Mr. Williams. Surviving are the widow and three brothers Phil, John and James, all of Evanston. Mr. Williams was an old time resident of the city, and during the last term of court was employed as a bailiff in charge of juries. He was a native of Pennsylvania, and had resided in Evanston since his childhood days. Wyoming Times, Thursday April 27, 1911
WRIGHT, Ralph Ambrose died in the Holy Cross hospital in Salt Lake on Thursday night March 16, as the result of an operation for bowel trouble. He was transferred from the Ogden hospital but a few days previous, and all that medical science could do proved of no avail. It was the third operation that the young man had undergone in the past two months and a half, the first attack coming on him about the first of January. Death was due to strangulation and adhesion of the bowels.
Ralph Wright was born in Evanston 20 years and 4 months ago, all of this time being spent in this city with his parents. He was a most lovable and obedient son, his first duty in life being the welfare and happiness of his mother. He was popular among a legion of friends and was admired for his manly qualities. His death cast deep sorrow in this city, as he was known to our people as a strong and healthy man up to the time of his sudden sickness.
To his sorrowing mother, Mrs. Charles Erickson, who also suffered the loss of her husband about four months ago, the sympathy of the entire community goes out in her hour of sorrow.
Funeral services were conducted Monday morning from the Catholic church, Rev. P. J. Lynch saying requiem high mass, and sweet music was furnished by the choir. The floral offerings were profuse, their beauty vying with spotless and honorable life of the departed. Interment took place in the Catholic cemetery. Wyoming Times Thursday, March 23, 1911
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