Dale Delano Desmond1,2,3,4

M, b. January 30, 1943, d. January 30, 1979
FatherHarold Eugene Desmond1 b. May 17, 1902, d. September 18, 1981
MotherMartha Ruth Delaney1 b. October 2, 1905, d. September 10, 1974
     His Social Security Number was 524-56-2997.5 Dale Delano Desmond was born on January 30, 1943 at Los Angeles Co., California.1,5,6,7 He married Patricia L. Byers on August 2, 1964 at Los Angeles Co., California.2 Dale Delano Desmond and Patricia L. Byers were divorced in February, 1973 at Santa Barbara Co., California.3 Dale Delano Desmond married Helen Cooper on January 3, 1974 at Lane Co., Oregon.4 Dale Delano Desmond died on January 30, 1979 at Linn Co., Oregon, at age 36; The SDDI has a death date of Jan 15, 1979.5,6,7

Family 1

Patricia L. Byers
Marriage*He married Patricia L. Byers on August 2, 1964 at Los Angeles Co., California.2 
Divorce* Dale Delano Desmond and Patricia L. Byers were divorced in February, 1973 at Santa Barbara Co., California.3 
Child
  • Laura L. Desmond1

Family 2

Helen Cooper b. June 17, 1943, d. August 3, 2015
Marriage*Dale Delano Desmond married Helen Cooper on January 3, 1974 at Lane Co., Oregon.4 

Citations

  1. [S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.
  2. [S1450] Sacramento, California Department of Health Services, California Marriage Index, 1960-1985.
  3. [S1493] California Center for Health Statistics, California Divorce Index, 1966-1984.
  4. [S1830] Unknown compiler, Oregon, Marriage Indexes, 1906-2009.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.
  7. [S442] Oregon State Archives and Records Center, Oregon Death Index, 1898-2008.

Helen Cooper1

F, b. June 17, 1943, d. August 3, 2015
     Helen Cooper was born on June 17, 1943 at Oregon. As of January 3, 1974,her married name was Desmond.1 She married Dale Delano Desmond, son of Harold Eugene Desmond and Martha Ruth Delaney, on January 3, 1974 at Lane Co., Oregon.1 Helen Cooper died on August 3, 2015 at Oregon at age 72.

Family

Dale Delano Desmond b. January 30, 1943, d. January 30, 1979
Marriage*She married Dale Delano Desmond, son of Harold Eugene Desmond and Martha Ruth Delaney, on January 3, 1974 at Lane Co., Oregon.1 

Citations

  1. [S1830] Unknown compiler, Oregon, Marriage Indexes, 1906-2009.

Sheila Maryjane Smith1,2,3

F, b. August 3, 1935, d. May 19, 2017
FatherJames Henry Smith Jr.1 b. December 10, 1901, d. July 3, 1966
MotherLeah Jane Delaney1 b. September 1, 1907, d. May 17, 2008
     Her married name was Aiches.4 Sheila Maryjane Smith married Unknown Aiches.4 Sheila Maryjane Smith was born on August 3, 1935 at Los Angeles Co., California.2 As of July 20, 1966,her married name was Weathers.3 She married Roscoe E. Weathers on July 20, 1966 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California.3 As of December 27, 1980,her married name was Reich.4 Sheila Maryjane Smith married Walter Charles Reich Jr. on December 27, 1980 at Reno, Washoe Co., Nevada.4 Sheila Maryjane Smith died on May 19, 2017 at age 81.

Census Records

1940Dwelling 340, District 60-217, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California1

Family 1

Unknown Aiches
Marriage*Sheila Maryjane Smith married Unknown Aiches.4 

Family 2

Roscoe E. Weathers b. June 1, 1920, d. April 18, 1976
Marriage*Sheila Maryjane Smith married Roscoe E. Weathers on July 20, 1966 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California.3 

Family 3

Walter Charles Reich Jr. b. August 19, 1938, d. February 2, 2010
Marriage*Sheila Maryjane Smith married Walter Charles Reich Jr. on December 27, 1980 at Reno, Washoe Co., Nevada.4 

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.
  3. [S1450] Sacramento, California Department of Health Services, California Marriage Index, 1960-1985.
  4. [S1491] Office of Vital Records Nevada State Health Division, Nevada Marriage Index, 1956-2005.

Roscoe E. Weathers1,2

M, b. June 1, 1920, d. April 18, 1976
     His Social Security Number was 411-12-3599.3 Roscoe E. Weathers was born on June 1, 1920 at Mississippi.3,2 He married Sheila Maryjane Smith, daughter of James Henry Smith Jr. and Leah Jane Delaney, on July 20, 1966 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California.1 Roscoe E. Weathers died on April 18, 1976 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 55.2

Family

Sheila Maryjane Smith b. August 3, 1935, d. May 19, 2017
Marriage*He married Sheila Maryjane Smith, daughter of James Henry Smith Jr. and Leah Jane Delaney, on July 20, 1966 at Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California.1 

Citations

  1. [S1450] Sacramento, California Department of Health Services, California Marriage Index, 1960-1985.
  2. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Walter Charles Reich Jr.1,2

M, b. August 19, 1938, d. February 2, 2010
     His Social Security Number was 329-30-8875.2 Walter Charles Reich Jr. was born on August 19, 1938.2 He married Sheila Maryjane Smith, daughter of James Henry Smith Jr. and Leah Jane Delaney, on December 27, 1980 at Reno, Washoe Co., Nevada.1 Walter Charles Reich Jr. died on February 2, 2010 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 71.2

Family

Sheila Maryjane Smith b. August 3, 1935, d. May 19, 2017
Marriage*He married Sheila Maryjane Smith, daughter of James Henry Smith Jr. and Leah Jane Delaney, on December 27, 1980 at Reno, Washoe Co., Nevada.1 

Citations

  1. [S1491] Office of Vital Records Nevada State Health Division, Nevada Marriage Index, 1956-2005.
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Arthur Rush Vroman1,2,3,4

M, b. August 28, 1900, d. June 14, 1981
     Arthur Rush Vroman was buried at Highland Cemetery, 1860 East 12th Street, Casper, Natrona Co., Wyoming.2 His Social Security Number was 520-09-5172.5 He was born on August 28, 1900 at Whitewood, Lawrence Co., South Dakota.2,3,5,4 He married Genevieve Louella "Jennie" Whittaker, daughter of Francis Elmer Whittaker and Bessie Marie Wolfe, on October 11, 1926 at Fort Collins, Larimer Co., Colorado.1,6 Arthur Rush Vroman died on June 14, 1981 at Wyoming at age 80.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 234, District 10, Plummer, Larimer Co., Colorado7
1940Dwelling 6, District 13-25, Election District 6, Natrona Co., Wyoming8

Occupation

1930Oil field tank builder7
1940Steel tank builder8

Family

Genevieve Louella "Jennie" Whittaker b. February 27, 1909, d. September 1, 1969
Marriage*Arthur Rush Vroman married Genevieve Louella "Jennie" Whittaker, daughter of Francis Elmer Whittaker and Bessie Marie Wolfe, on October 11, 1926 at Fort Collins, Larimer Co., Colorado.1,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S7717] Denver, Colorado State Archives, Colorado, County Marriage Records and State Index, 1862-2006.
  2. [S10763] Highland Cemetery, Natrona Co., WY, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S3839] Casper Star-Tribune, From the Genevieve L. Vroman obituary in the Sep 2, 1969 edition.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S10766] Hansen Mortuaries and Cemetery, online www.hansenmortuary.com, From the Carol Lee Kimbrell obituary.
  10. [S3839] Casper Star-Tribune, From the Arthur Rush Vroman, Jr. obituary in the May 5, 2002 edition.
  11. [S8204] Daily Sentinel, The, From the Duane J. Vroman obituary in the Jul 16, 1992 edition.
  12. [S3839] Casper Star-Tribune, From the Vroman-Ferris wedding announcement in the Jan 22, 1964 edition.
  13. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Ray Hampton1,2

M, b. August 31, 1906, d. April 26, 1990
     Ray Hampton was buried at Duncan Valley Cemetery, Duncan, Greenlee Co., Arizona.2 His Social Security Number was 465-07-3568.3 He married Evaladell Whittaker, daughter of Francis Elmer Whittaker and Bessie Marie Wolfe.4 Ray Hampton was born on August 31, 1906 at Terral, Jefferson Co., Oklahoma.2,1,3 He died on April 26, 1990 at Arizona at age 83.2,3

Family

Evaladell Whittaker b. February 16, 1913, d. February 16, 1998
Marriage*He married Evaladell Whittaker, daughter of Francis Elmer Whittaker and Bessie Marie Wolfe.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  2. [S10762] Duncan Valley Cemetery, Greenlee Co., AZ, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S605] Office of Vital Statistics and Montana State Genealogical Society State of Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana, State Deaths, 1907-2016.
  5. [S10772] Riverton Ranger, The, From the Robert H. Hampton obituary in the Apr 13, 2011 edition.
  6. [S964] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997.

Edward Ray Hampton1

M, b. November 24, 1932, d. August 17, 2001
FatherRay Hampton1,2 b. August 31, 1906, d. April 26, 1990
MotherEvaladell Whittaker1,3,2 b. February 16, 1913, d. February 16, 1998
     Edward Ray Hampton was buried at Dahl Cemetery, Bozeman, Gallatin Co., Montana.1 His Social Security Number was 465-46-5342.4 He married Rose Unknown.3 Edward Ray Hampton was born on November 24, 1932 at Columbus, Muscogee Co., Georgia.1,4 He died on August 17, 2001 at Billings, Yellowstone Co., Montana, at age 68.1,4

Family

Rose Unknown
Marriage*He married Rose Unknown.3 

Citations

  1. [S605] Office of Vital Statistics and Montana State Genealogical Society State of Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana, State Deaths, 1907-2016.
  2. [S10772] Riverton Ranger, The, From the Robert H. Hampton obituary in the Apr 13, 2011 edition.
  3. [S2901] Billings Gazette, From the Evaladell Crosmer obituary in the Feb 17, 1998 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Robert Howard Hampton1,2

M, b. February 1, 1935, d. April 12, 2011
FatherRay Hampton1,2 b. August 31, 1906, d. April 26, 1990
MotherEvaladell Whittaker3,1,4,2 b. February 16, 1913, d. February 16, 1998
     His Social Security Number was 463-48-4949.5 Robert Howard Hampton was born on February 1, 1935 at Wichita Co., Texas.1,5,2 He married Joan M. Hanzlick on June 15, 1952 at Riverton, Fremont Co., Wyoming.6,2 Robert Howard Hampton died on April 12, 2011 at Wyoming at age 76.5 He Robert H. Hampton died at his home in Riverton on Tuesday, April 12, 2010. He was 76. Funeral services are at 10 a.m. Friday, April 15, at St. Margaret's Catholic Church in Riverton, with the Rev. Father Tony Blount, S. O. L. T., officiating. Interment follows at Mountain View Cemetery in Riverton. The rosary is said at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 14, at St. Margaret's Catholic Church. Robert H. Hampton was born in Wichita Falls, Texas, on Feb. 1, 1935, the son of Ray and Evaladell (Whittaker) Hampton. He attended schools in Texas and Casper. As a young man, he worked on the oil rigs in the Casper area. This brought him to Riverton in 1950, where he met his future wife of 58 years, Joan M. Hanzlick. He continued a career in the oil fields and later owned and operated a farm north of Riverton. He received the Outstanding Young Farmer of the Year award in 1970. In later years, Mr. Hampton owned and operated Fremont Packing in Riverton. He married Joan Mary Hanzlick at St. Margaret's Catholic Church in Riverton on June 15, 1952. They had two children --James H. and Joyce M. Mr. Hampton was of the Catholic faith and a member of the Knights of Columbus. He served on the board of directors of the Riverton Senior Citizens'Center. His family said he enjoyed carpentry, fishing, spending time with all of his family, camping with his family, telling life stories to his grandchildren, holding his wife's hand, and watching his family grow. Survivors include his wife, Joan M. Hampton of Riverton; a son, James H. Hampton and wife Billie of Battlement Mesa, CO; a daughter, Joyce M. (Hampton) Fried and husband Gary of Loveland, Colo; five grandchildren, Tamera Kendrick and husband John of Rock Springs, Robert O. Hampton and wife Linette of Riverton, Korey Fried and wife Jennifer of Loveland, Colo., Travis Fried of Riverton, Dakota and Amber Miranda Fried of Loveland, Colo; 10 great-grandchildren, and one great-great grandchild; a brother, William C. Dove. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Evaladell Hampton; grandparents Leonard "Boomer" and Bessie Marie Jaynes; brothers Edward and Charles Hampton. on April 13, 2011.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 92, District 56-4, Dalhart, Dallam Co., Texas3

Family

Joan M. Hanzlick
Marriage*Robert Howard Hampton married Joan M. Hanzlick on June 15, 1952 at Riverton, Fremont Co., Wyoming.6,2 
Children
  • James H. Hampton2
  • Joyce M. Hampton2

Citations

  1. [S964] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas Birth Index, 1903-1997.
  2. [S10772] Riverton Ranger, The, From the Robert H. Hampton obituary in the Apr 13, 2011 edition.
  3. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S2901] Billings Gazette, From the Evaladell Crosmer obituary in the Feb 17, 1998 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S9302] Wyoming State Archives, Wyoming, Marriage Records, 1941-1966.

Virgil Gus Goodwin1,2,3,4

M, b. May 3, 1905, d. May 29, 1988
     Virgil Gus Goodwin was buried at Sunset Memorial Gardens, Billings, Yellowstone Co., Montana.2,4,1 His Social Security Number was 440-07-9297.1,5 He was born on May 3, 1905 at Mena, Polk Co., Arkansas.2,3,1,5 He married Dorothy Juanita Whittaker, daughter of Francis Elmer Whittaker and Bessie Marie Wolfe, on May 28, 1933 at Sapulpa, Creek Co., Oklahoma.1,2 Virgil Gus Goodwin died on May 29, 1988 at Billings, Yellowstone Co., Montana, at age 83.2,1 He FROMBERG - Gus Goodwin moved to Billings in 1947 and operated the Tick-Tock Cafe and the American Floor Co. until 1971. He moved to Fromberg in 1978 and enjoyed fishing, gardening, bowling and working with his hands. He was a member of Masonic Lodge. Mr. Goodwin, 83, died Sunday in St. Vincent Care Center of cancer. Born in Mena, Ark., a son of Amos and Jenny Goodwin, he grew up in Christie, Okla. In 1933, he married Dorothy Whitaker in Oklahoma; she died in 1961. He worked in the shipyards at Vancouver, Wash., during World War II. Survivors include three sons, Bill of La Conner, Wash., Grady L. of Billings and Michael of Fromberg; two sisters, Virginia Leak of Okmulgee, Okla., and Maxine O'Hara of Citrus Heights, Calif; 13 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Services will be at 1 p.m. Friday in Smith Downtown Chapel with burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens. on May 30, 1988.2

Family

Dorothy Juanita Whittaker b. August 22, 1916, d. August 19, 1961
Marriage*He married Dorothy Juanita Whittaker, daughter of Francis Elmer Whittaker and Bessie Marie Wolfe, on May 28, 1933 at Sapulpa, Creek Co., Oklahoma.1,2 
Children
  • Billy Dee Goodwin6,2,7
  • Grady Lee Goodwin6,2,7
  • Michael Gene Goodwin2,7,8

Citations

  1. [S605] Office of Vital Statistics and Montana State Genealogical Society State of Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana, State Deaths, 1907-2016.
  2. [S2901] Billings Gazette, From the Gus Goodwin obituary in the May 30, 1988 edition.
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S10770] Sunset Memorial Gardens, Yellowstone Co., MT, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S6703] Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana, Marriage Records, 1943-1986.
  7. [S2901] Billings Gazette, From the Dorothy Juanita Goodwin obituary in the Aug 20, 1961 edition.
  8. [S7021] Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana, Birth Records, 1897-1988.

Arthur Rush Vroman Jr.1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. June 12, 1928, d. April 30, 2002
FatherArthur Rush Vroman8,9,10,2,4,7 b. August 28, 1900, d. June 14, 1981
MotherGenevieve Louella "Jennie" Whittaker8,9,10,2,4,7 b. February 27, 1909, d. September 1, 1969
     Arthur Rush Vroman Jr. was buried at Highland Cemetery, 1860 East 12th Street, Casper, Natrona Co., Wyoming.1,4 His Social Security Number was 520-22-4799.2 He was born on June 12, 1928 at Grass Creek, Hot Springs Co., Wyoming.1,2,3,4 He married Madeline Eloise Doyle on November 9, 1945 at Thermopolis, Hot Springs Co., Wyoming.11,5 Arthur Rush Vroman Jr. and Madeline Eloise Doyle were divorced on April 27, 1962 at Casper, Natrona Co., Wyoming.11,6 Arthur Rush Vroman Jr. married Verma Marie Brown on March 8, 1967 at Denver, Denver Co., Colorado.6,12 Arthur Rush Vroman Jr. and Verma Marie Brown were divorced on April 18, 1968 at Natrona Co., Wyoming.6 Arthur Rush Vroman Jr. died on April 30, 2002 at Casper, Natrona Co., Wyoming, at age 73.1,2,4 He CASPER - Memorial services for Arthur Rush Vroman Jr., 73, will be conducted at 11:30 a.m. Monday at Bustard's Funeral Home and Crematory by the Rev. E. Ellis Kaster, Wyoming Medical Center chaplain. Cremation has taken place, and interment will be in Highland Cemetery. He died April 30, 2002, at Wyoming Medical Center. Born June 12, 1928, in Grass Creek, he was the son of Arthur Rush Sr. and Genevieve Luella (Whitaker) Vroman; was raised and educated in Casper; and attended Natrona County High School. He was employed at Texaco Refinery in Casper until it closed in 1982. He then transferred to the Los Angeles refinery and worked there until he retired in 1990. His hobbies were hunting and fishing, and he especially enjoyed deep-sea fishing off the coasts of Australia, Mexico and California. Survivors include his son, Kenneth, and daughter, Donna Marie Tintinge, both of Casper; three sisters, Frances Peterson of Moran and Flora Doherty and Carol Kimbrell, both of Phoenix; a brother, Glen of Phoenix; and five grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Robert and Duane. on May 5, 2002.4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 234, District 10, Plummer, Larimer Co., Colorado8
1940Dwelling 6, District 13-25, Election District 6, Natrona Co., Wyoming9

Family 1

Madeline Eloise Doyle b. November 8, 1929, d. July 31, 2008
Marriage*Arthur Rush Vroman Jr. married Madeline Eloise Doyle on November 9, 1945 at Thermopolis, Hot Springs Co., Wyoming.11,5 
Divorce* Arthur Rush Vroman Jr. and Madeline Eloise Doyle were divorced on April 27, 1962 at Casper, Natrona Co., Wyoming.11,6 
Children

Family 2

Verma Marie Brown b. July 15, 1934, d. November 11, 2006
Marriage*Arthur Rush Vroman Jr. married Verma Marie Brown on March 8, 1967 at Denver, Denver Co., Colorado.6,12 
Divorce* Arthur Rush Vroman Jr. and Verma Marie Brown were divorced on April 18, 1968 at Natrona Co., Wyoming.6 
Child
  • Donna Marie Vroman4

Citations

  1. [S10763] Highland Cemetery, Natrona Co., WY, online www.findagrave.com.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  4. [S3839] Casper Star-Tribune, From the Arthur Rush Vroman, Jr. obituary in the May 5, 2002 edition.
  5. [S9302] Wyoming State Archives, Wyoming, Marriage Records, 1941-1966.
  6. [S9326] Wyoming State Archives, Wyoming, U.S., Divorce Records, 1941-1969.
  7. [S8204] Daily Sentinel, The, From the Duane J. Vroman obituary in the Jul 16, 1992 edition.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3839] Casper Star-Tribune, From the Genevieve L. Vroman obituary in the Sep 2, 1969 edition.
  11. [S3839] Casper Star-Tribune, From the Madeline Eloise Nansen obituary in the Aug 5, 2008 edition.
  12. [S10395] Unknown compiler, Colorado, U.S., Select County Marriages, 1863-2018.
  13. [S6703] Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana, Marriage Records, 1943-1986.

Duane James Vroman1,2,3,4,5

M, b. September 7, 1931, d. July 14, 1992
FatherArthur Rush Vroman1,6,7,5 b. August 28, 1900, d. June 14, 1981
MotherGenevieve Louella "Jennie" Whittaker1,6,7,5 b. February 27, 1909, d. September 1, 1969
     His Social Security Number was 520-22-6719.1 Duane James Vroman was buried at Clover Cemetery, Collbran, Mesa Co., Colorado.2,5 He was born on September 7, 1931 at Fort Collins, Larimer Co., Colorado.1,2,5 He married Velma Kay Seldomridge on November 8, 1950 at Casper, Natrona Co., Wyoming.3,4,5 Duane James Vroman and Velma Kay Seldomridge were divorced in 1965.3 Duane James Vroman married Velma Kay Seldomridge on August 29, 1985.3 Duane James Vroman died on July 14, 1992 at Molina, Mesa Co., Colorado, at age 60.2,5 He Duane J. Vroman, Sept. 7, 1931 - July 14, 1992. Duane J. Vroman, 4875 Colorado Highway 65, Mesa, died of natural causes Tuesday in Molina. He was 60. Graveside services will be at 4 p.m. Friday in Clover Cemetery in Collbran with Danny Duane Vroman and the Rev. Charles Wallick officiating. Mr. Vroman was a floor-covering mechanic. He had been a resident of Mesa County since 1985. He was born Sept. 7, 1931, to Arthur Rush and Genevieve Whitaker Vroman in Fort Collins. He spent his childhood and graduated from high school in Casper, Wyo. He married V. Kay Seldomridge on Nov. 8, 1950, in Casper. She survives. Mr. Vroman had lived in Fort Collins, Casper and several Western states before moving to Mesa County. He was a member of the Church of Christ in Grand Junction. Mr. Vroman also was a member of the Archery Club of Casper, Casper Rodeo Association, Sheriffs Posse of Natrona County, Wyo., and the National Pony Express Assocation. He served with the U.S. Navy as a gunners mate second class during the Korean War, and received four service medals during his tour of duty. Mr. Vroman was a Pony Express rider for the centennial celebration of the state of Wyoming in 1980. He loved family gatherings, fishing, hunting, rodeo, playing the guitar and singing. Other survivors include three sons and two daughters-in-law, Danny Duane and Linda Vroman of Collbran, Scott Wayne and Cori Cay Vroman of Grand Junction,and Michael Douglas Vroman of Mesa; two daughters and sons-in-law, Kathy Tompkins-Weaver and Melvin Weaver of Grand Junction, and Linda S. and Larry Doolittle of Grand Junction; two brothers, Arthur Rush Vroman Jr. of Casper, and Glen Vroman of Phoenix, Ariz; three sisters, Carol A. Kimbrell of Phoenix, Frances D. Peterson of Casper, and Laura Mae Doherty of Phoenix; a sister-in-law and her husband, Faye and Phillip Ellgen and family of Casper; a cousin, Delores Favert of Casper; 15 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. His parents and a brother, Robert Henry Vroman, are deceased. on July 16, 1992.5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 6, District 13-25, Election District 6, Natrona Co., Wyoming6

Family

Velma Kay Seldomridge b. April 22, 1934, d. March 28, 2010
Marriage*Duane James Vroman married Velma Kay Seldomridge on November 8, 1950 at Casper, Natrona Co., Wyoming.3,4,5 
Divorce* Duane James Vroman and Velma Kay Seldomridge were divorced in 1965.3 
Marriage Duane James Vroman married Velma Kay Seldomridge on August 29, 1985.3 
Children
  • Kathleen Dee Vroman3,5
  • Linda Sue Vroman3,5
  • Danny Duane Vroman3,5
  • Scott Wayne Vroman3,5
  • Michael Douglas Vroman3,5

Citations

  1. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  2. [S10765] Clover Cemetery, Mesa Co., CO, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S8204] Daily Sentinel, The, From the Velma Kay Seldomridge Vroman obituary in the Apr 1, 2010 edition.
  4. [S9302] Wyoming State Archives, Wyoming, Marriage Records, 1941-1966.
  5. [S8204] Daily Sentinel, The, From the Duane J. Vroman obituary in the Jul 16, 1992 edition.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3839] Casper Star-Tribune, From the Genevieve L. Vroman obituary in the Sep 2, 1969 edition.

Robert Harry Vroman Sr.1,2,3,4

M, b. December 7, 1929, d. December 30, 1984
FatherArthur Rush Vroman1,5,2 b. August 28, 1900, d. June 14, 1981
MotherGenevieve Louella "Jennie" Whittaker1,5,2 b. February 27, 1909, d. September 1, 1969
     Robert Harry Vroman Sr. was buried at Aspen Hill Cemetery, Jackson, Teton Co., Wyoming.3 His Social Security Number was 520-22-4816.6 He was born on December 7, 1929 at Larimer Co., Colorado.1,6 He married Mardell June Caster on June 5, 1948 at Glenrock, Converse Co., Wyoming.4 Robert Harry Vroman Sr. died on December 30, 1984 at Wyoming at age 55.6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 234, District 10, Plummer, Larimer Co., Colorado1
1940Dwelling 6, District 13-25, Election District 6, Natrona Co., Wyoming5

Family

Mardell June Caster
Marriage*Robert Harry Vroman Sr. married Mardell June Caster on June 5, 1948 at Glenrock, Converse Co., Wyoming.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3839] Casper Star-Tribune, From the Genevieve L. Vroman obituary in the Sep 2, 1969 edition.
  3. [S10768] Aspen Hill Cemetery, Teton Co., WY, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S9302] Wyoming State Archives, Wyoming, Marriage Records, 1941-1966.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S10769] Daily News-Miner, From the Robert Harry Vroman, III obituary in the May 17, 2013 edition.