Floyd Bowles: 1970 – 2023
Memorial service for Floyd Bowles will be held at 2:00 p.m., Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at Walker Funeral Home with Pastor Grant Clark officiating.
Floyd Eugene Bowles died at age 53 in Casper, Wyoming at the Wyoming Medical Center on June 6, 2023, peacefully and surrounded by family. He was born in Riverside, California on January 10, 1970 to Rebecca and Norman Bowles.
In his early years he attended Colton high school alongside lifelong friend Max. He graduated from high school in 1988. After high school he joined the Army and was honorably medically discharged in 1991. Later in life he attended Grantham University and attained an Associate’s Degree in Medical Coding and Billing. He met his wife Michele in December of 1991 in Grand Junction, Colorado. They married January 29, 1994 and had two children.
His life career was in Truck part sales. He worked as a salesman most of his years in Grand Junction, Colorado, Joplin, Missouri, Sioux City, Iowa, Cherokee, Iowa, and Council Bluffs, Iowa until medical issues in 2015.
In 2021 he moved to Gillette, Wyoming to be closer to family. His hobbies included fishing, golfing, and playing online games with friends and family. Later in life he learned to build computers. He loved the Lord in his own way and was baptized in the early 90’s. He attended church throughout most of his life. Notably he was a member of Vineyard Christian Church of Colorado, Victory Life Church of Iowa, and Journey Church of Wyoming.
He is survived by his wife Michele; son Caleb; and daughter Sara.
His family includes sisters Norma-Jean Bowles-Atteberry, Debbie Hart, Joyce Patrick, and Cindy Brewer and brothers Lester Patrick, Anthony Patrick, and Paul Patrick.
Memorials and condolences may be sent in care of Walker Funeral Home 410 Medical Arts Court, Gillette, WY 82716.
Patricia Jean Hackett: 1950 – 2023
Patricia Jean Hackett, lovingly known as “Pat,” passed away on June 2, 2023, at the Legacy Living and Rehabilitation in Gillette. She was born on August 15, 1950, in Council Grove, Kansas. In December of 1955, she was adopted by a loving family: Ira and Mattie (Moon) Taylor and son, Junior in Chanute, Kansas. As a young girl Pat came to Gillette where she was raised and educated. She met the love of her life Floyd Hackett and the couple married in 1966 and had 2 beautiful children.
Pat was a thoughtful and caring person. She worked as a youth advocate at the YES House and retired in 2013 after dedicating many years of her life to helping others. She will be fondly remembered how she was always available for her children and grandchildren. Her kindness and warm-heartedness touched many lives.
When Pat was younger, she enjoyed planting and caring for her garden. She also loved camping, hunting and fishing along with spending time on the boat out at the lake with her family. She was an excellent cook, always creating favorite dishes for her family and friends to enjoy. One of her favorite pastimes was curling up with a good book.
Pat is survived by her son, Scott Hackett; daughter, Tammi Mundy; grandchildren: Kayla, Jacob, Taylor, Nathan, Vincent; several great-grandchildren and several biological extended family members. Her memories will be cherished by all who knew her. Her legacy will live on through the countless lives she touched during her time with us.
Pat is preceded in death by her parents: Ira “Mack” and Mattie Taylor and brother Junior Tayor.
In honor of Pat’s life and memory, let us take a moment to reflect on all the joy she brought to our lives. We will forever miss you and keep you in our hearts!
Memorials in Pat’s name are suggested to benefit the Y.E.S. House, donations and condolences can be sent in care of Gillette Memorial Chapel, 210 W. 5th St., Gillette, WY 82716.
Nancy Elaine Morgan: 1943 – 2023
Nancy Elaine Morgan, 79 of Gillette, Wyoming passed away Saturday June 3, 2023 at her home. Nancy was born on July 9, 1943 in Newcastle, Wyoming to Peter and Edith Kudlock. She grew up on a ranch outside of Newcastle close to Four Corners, Wyoming. She attended a country school until the eighth grade then finished high school at Newcastle. During high school, she worked as a car hop where she met her future husband, Kent Morgan. While dating, they frequented the Roundhouse and other popular dance halls. After graduating high school in 1960, she attended a business college in Rapid City.
Nancy married Kent on New Year’s Eve in 1962 in Sturgis, South Dakota. They moved to Spearfish, South Dakota where Kent finished his teaching certificate. Their first child, Craig, was born in 1963 followed by Brenda in 1964. After Brenda was born, they moved to Upton for Kent’s teaching job, and remained there until 1982. In 1982, they moved to Gillette where they were part owners of Mountain Mud Haulers INC.
While living in Upton, Nancy was the school secretary for a few years before working at VanLoans until Mountain Mud Haulers was started in 1978. Around 1993, Kent and Nancy decided to join Craig in Hawaii, where they opened a store in the Westin Hotel, Maui. While there, Nancy also worked in a clothing store which she enjoyed. Nancy truly loved living in Hawaii. They moved back to Gillette a few years later, and continued to operate Mountain Mud until 2008, when they sold the business but kept the warehouses which they rent to this day.
Nancy loved to work in her yard and it showed, with spectacular roses and other plants. Nancy also liked to play cards. She taught her kids how to play rummy when they were very young but refused to let anyone win, even if they were too little to hold all the cards. As the years went by, the grandkids and great grandkids joined in on the fun. Douglas likes to brag about his rummy victories over grandma, which includes an infamous game that resulted in the scorecard being framed. In addition to playing cards with the family, Nancy also enjoyed watching her grandkids’ sporting events.
Nancy is survived by her husband, Kent Morgan; and their children Craig Morgan of Makawao, Hawaii, and Brenda (Dustin) Upton of Gillette, Wyoming; grandchildren Douglas (Jessica) Watt of Denver, Colorado, Bryan (Carlos) Watt of Washington D.C., Jason (Lindy) Watt of Gillette, Brittany Morgan and Courtney Morgan both of Lahaina, Hawaii, and step grandson Dalton (Sarah) Williams-Upton of Gillette; and 8 great grandchildren Charli Watt, Tatum Watt, Tinley Watt, Ripp Watt, Stella Watt, Scarlett Watt, Julian Morgan-Keahi and Brighton Morgan-Keahi. She is preceded in death by her mother and father Edith and Peter Kudlock, brother Phillip Kudlock, and sister-in-law Tootie Kudlock.
Roger Monroe Nelson: 1954 – 2023
Roger Monroe Nelson, 68, of Gillette, Wyoming died Monday, June 5, 2023. Roger was born in Fargo, North Dakota to Naomi (Kramer) and Monroe Nelson on June 11, 1954. He graduated from West Fargo High School and earned his BS degree at Black Hills State College. He was a surveyor for municipalities.
Roger was preceded in death by his parents. He will be sadly missed by his loving wife Susan (McGrath); brothers Bruce (Cindy) of Ephraim, Wisconsin; Jim (Wanda) of Belle Fourche, South Dakota and his sister Pam (Nelson) Larimore. His loving nephews and nieces will always remember the joy that Roger brought into their world: Sarah (Larimore) Pietron, Nate Larimore, Nicole (Nelson) Rapson, Megan (Nelson) Cassidy, Eric Nelson, Emily Nelson, Ryan Nelson, Hunter Craig. His pals at the dog park and many other friends and relatives mourn his loss.
Roger was an avid camper. He loved the outdoors, especially the Black Hills of South Dakota and Lake Eunice in Minnesota. He enjoyed fishing, sailing, cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. Having a lobster in Maine, playing his guitar, learning something new, and enjoying a good book were important to Roger. He loved his dogs, Kenna, Gabby, Sky, Claycey, Sophie and Jake, and his cats Sammie, Odi and Mittens.
“You can shed tears that he is gone, or you can smile because he has lived.”
“West is Best, Go Pack”
Angeline Sinner: 1948 – 2023
Angeline (Angie) Kay Sinner passed away at her home in Rozet, Wyoming on Sunday, June 4, 2023.
A beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Angie was unselfish in her love and caring of others always putting family first. Angie was born February 9, 1948 in Belle Fourche, South Dakota to Steve and Clara (Renskers) Silvernagel. Angie was the youngest of thirteen children. She grew up in the Newell, South Dakota area, and attended Newell High School where she met her future husband, Jake Sinner.
Jake and Angie were married September 14, 1968. Together they had two children, Cindy (Tom) Ferguson and Jason; three grandchildren, Haley Ferguson, Ty Ferguson, and Emily Sinner; and one great grandchild, Braylee Ferguson. After graduating high school, Angie worked at the hospital in Belle Fourche, South Dakota. Her marriage to Jake led her to Story, Wyoming, until 1971 when they moved back to Belle Fourche and where Angie went back to work at the hospital until the birth of her son, Jason.
Angie then stayed at home to take care of her family from 1974 to 1976 when the family moved to Gillette, Wyoming. She began working as a substitute bus driver for Campbell County School District in 1977. Angie’s hard work and dedication allowed her to advance to Shop Foreman of the transportation department.
Angie retired after thirty plus years of service to the district. In her spare time, Angie enjoyed traveling, fishing, and projects on the family ranch. Angie especially enjoyed the time she spent with her grandkids, whether it was baking cookies or supporting them at one of their many activities, such as showing pigs, cross country meets, or basketball games. Angie is preceded in death by her parents and her twelve siblings.
Angie is survived by her husband; two children; three grandchildren; and one great grandchild.
Stella Louise Taylor: 1946 – 2023
Stella L. Taylor, wife of Gene Taylor, passed away on June 8th, 2023 at the age of 76. She and her husband lived on the family homestead, north of Gillette. Stella was mom to Holly Taylor (deceased), Robin Taylor, and Jackie Taylor Overdorff (Brandon). Stella has five grandchildren and one great granddaughter.
She was pre-deceased by her parents, Verner Cooley and Clara Elnora Mooney Cooley of Dayton, Wyoming; husband, Gene Taylor; daughter, Holly Taylor; and brothers, Larry and Wendall Cooley.
Stella will be interred in Pinedale, Wyoming, where they ranched for many years and raised their family.
After her husband passed away, Stella moved to Loveland, Colorado and lived there until she developed health issues. She came to Gillette to be close to her brother, Ray Cooley, and resided at Legacy Living & Rehabilitation Center until she passed.