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     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

     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

     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

     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

     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

     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

     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

     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

     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

     Carol Lee Vroman Carol Lee Kimbrell, 74, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away December 1, 2015. She was born in Casper, Wyoming on December 15, 1940. She is preceded in death by her husband Hubert Kimbrell, of 50 years of marriage, she is also preceded in death by her Father, Arthur Vroman, her Mother, Genevieve Vroman, and 3 brothers. She was a wonderful fulltime wife & mother. She also worked alongside of her husband on the many businesses they owned throughout the years. A Furniture Store, Service Station and a Refrigeration Company in Casper WY. After moving to Phoenix in 1974 where they started another Refrigeration Company, Excavating Company and Family Owned and Operated Ostrich Ranch. She loved the outdoors, spending time with her family fishing, hunting, boating & camping. She loved doing things with all her kids! When one would go we all would go. Carol is survived by her son Billy and wife Bonnie Kimbrell, son JD and wife Sheila Kimbrell, & daughter Debby and husband Allan Richardson, her 4 grandsons James Kimbrell, Jeremy Kimbrell, Josh Richardson & Dylan Richardson, sisters, Francis Petersen and Flora Doherty & brother, Glen and wife Sherry and many other family members.² Her married name was Kimbrell.² She married Hubert Kimbrell.² Carol Lee Vroman was born on December 15, 1940 at Casper, Natrona Co., Wyoming.² She died on December 1, 2015 at Phoenix, Maricopa Co., Arizona, at age 74.²

     Hubert Kimbrell Hubert Kimbrell, 78, of Phoenix, AZ, passed away on July 12, 2014. He was born in Lawrenceburg, TN on February 18, 1936. Hubert was married to Carol Kimbrell , and they were married for over 50 years. Hubert lead a full life with many talents and jobs. Over the years Hubert had worked in the Oil Fields, a Sawmill, and drove a Commercial Truck. With his wife, Carol, in Casper Wyoming they owned a Furniture Store, a Service Station, and a Refrigeration Company. After moving to Phoenix in 1974, they started another Refrigeration Company, an Excavating Company, and K.I.B. Ostrich Ranch with his kids. Hubert was known for his loving and kind personality. He loved everyone he crossed paths with. He never had a bad word to say. He was the ultimate jokester, quiet by nature, but if you heard laughter you knew Hubert was in the middle of it. He loved the outdoors, when not at work you could find Hubert fishing, hunting, boating, camping, and just generally spending time with his family. Hubert is survived by his wife, Carol Kimbrell, daughter, Delores, her husband, Terry Williams, son, Billy, his wife Bonnie Kimbrell, son, J.D., his wife, Sheila Kimbrell, and daughter, Debby, her husband Allan Richardson. His grandchildren, Chris Joynt, Andrew Williams, Joe Williams, James Kimbrell, Jeremy Kimbrell, Josh Richardson, and, Dylan Richardson. Brothers and sisters, Roy Kimbrell, Rosie Fritz, Betty Wroten, Annie Sanders, Margie McEachearn, Pearl Dean Overton, and Pat Kimbrell, as well as many other family members and friends. He is preceded in death by Mother, Mary Zelly Kimbrell, and Father Floyd R. Kimbrell.² He married Carol Lee Vroman, daughter of Arthur Rush Vroman and Genevieve Louella "Jennie" Whittaker.¹ Hubert Kimbrell was born on February 18, 1936 at Lawrenceburg, Lawrence Co., Tennessee.² He died on July 12, 2014 at Phoenix, Maricopa Co., Arizona, at age 78.²

     His Social Security Number was 520-60-6610.⁴ Frank Ace Vroman was buried at Lake View Cemetery, Shoshoni, Fremont Co., Wyoming.¹ He was born on June 25, 1952 at Casper, Natrona Co., Wyoming.^4,2 He died on September 9, 2003 at age 51.⁴

     Velma Kay Seldomridge Velma Kay (Seldomridge) Vroman April 22, 1934 – March 28, 2010. Our beloved mother, grandmother, and sister, Velma Kay (Seldomridge) Vroman passed away Sunday, March 28, 2010 at home surrounded by the love, care, and compassion of her family. Kay passed through the veil and now lives peacefully in the presence of her Heavenly Father, reunited with those who have preceded her in death. She was 75. Special thanks and consideration to Kay's daughter and son-in-law, Linda Sue and Larry Earl Doolittle, and Larry's cousin (Kay's friend), Edith Louise Barbee, without whom Kay could not have been cared for at home. Velma Kay Seldomridge was born April 22, 1934, to Doey E. Seldomridge and Minnie E. (Blake) Seldomridge in Craig, Colorado. She and her only sister Faye were raised in Craig and attended school in the Moffat County School District. Kay cherished her childhood friendships from in and around the Craig community. The Seldomridge family homesteaded in the area and operated the saw mill. Kay met her heart's soulmate, Duane James Vroman, and they were married November 8, 1950 in Casper, Wyoming. From this blessed union came seven children. In pursuit of work, Kay and Duane lived in Craig, Colorado, Vallejo and San Diego, California, Williston, North Dakota, Casper and Riverton, Wyoming, Denver, Grand Junction, Palisade and Mesa, Colorado. They divorced in 1965 and were later remarried August 29, 1985. Mrs. Vroman's life was rich in a heritage stemming from deeply ingrained American roots. Both sides of her family were instrumental in homesteading and settling this country, both back East in West Virginia and here in Colorado. From her ancestry and her own experiences she learned a variety of skills. Some of these included dry cleaning, shirt laundry, sewing, carpentry, home remodeling, decorating, hair dressing, bookkeeping, flooring, canning, farming, and ranching. Kay refined her sewing skills and became a fine seamstress. In 1966 she went back to school to obtain her GED. She then attended Mesa College to become an intake technician for the Mesa County Department of Social Services and advanced her career to become a Supervisor of Eligibility. In later years she was a bookkeeper for the Urie Ranch owned by her stepfather and mother, Alex and Minnie Urie. Her organization, work ethic, and professionalism made her an example and asset to the communities in which she lived. Kay developed a deep abiding appreciation for music, art, and the absolute miracle of God's gifts of nature and wildlife. Kay and Duane had a life-long relationship with their Heavenly Father and their Savior, Jesus Christ. Their children will continue to carry these teachings with them throughout their lives. Kay cherished her family and family gatherings for holidays, weddings, birthdays fishing, hunting, and camping trips. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend and was always ready to lend an ear. She was kind, gentle, caring, compassionate, generous, and demonstrated a great capacity for forgiveness. She conducted herself in a professional and business-like manner, was immaculate in personal grooming, and very ladylike with a spark for fun. Kay is preceded in death by her husband, Duane James Vroman, and two children lost by miscarriage; her father, Doey Elbert Seldomridge; her mother, Minnie Evelyn Urie; her stepfather, Alex Urie; her nephew, Richard P. Ellgen, and second husband, Arnold C. Ebert. Kay is survived by her only sister, Hilda Faye (Seldomridge) Ellgen and brother-in-law, Phillip Ellgen, of Perry, Utah; her children, Kathleen Dee Tomkins, of Grand Junction; Linda Sue Doolittle (Larry), of Grand Junction; Danny Duane Vroman (Marcia), of Mesa, Colorado; Scott Wayne Vroman (Cori), of Grand Junction; Michael Douglas Vroman (Renita), of Grand Junction; 27 grandchildren; 42 great-grandchildren; nieces; and her cousins. Arrangements and services are being handled through Callahan-Edfast Mortuary in Grand Junction, Colorado. Public visitation will be Friday, April 2, 2010 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. There will be a private family visitation on Saturday, April 3, 2010 from 9 -10:00am. The funeral is scheduled for Saturday, April 3, 2010 at 10:30 a.m. Bishop Vernon King will be officiating. Burial at Clover Cemetery in Collbran, CO will follow the service. Many thanks to Dr. Richard Kingston for his care above and beyond the call of duty. Thank you also to the personnel of Hospice & Palliative Care of Western Colorado, in particular, her nurse, Justine.¹ She was buried at Clover Cemetery, Collbran, Mesa Co., Colorado.^1,3 She was born on April 22, 1934 at Craig, Moffat Co., Colorado.^1,3 As of November 8, 1950,her married name was Vroman.¹ She married Duane James Vroman, son of Arthur Rush Vroman and Genevieve Louella "Jennie" Whittaker, on November 8, 1950 at Casper, Natrona Co., Wyoming.^1,2,4 Velma Kay Seldomridge and Duane James Vroman were divorced in 1965.¹ Velma Kay Seldomridge married Duane James Vroman, son of Arthur Rush Vroman and Genevieve Louella "Jennie" Whittaker, on August 29, 1985.¹ Velma Kay Seldomridge died on March 28, 2010 at Colorado at age 75.^1,3