Frank Toby Pacheco: 1945 – 2022
For 71 years there were 8 brothers and sisters. Tille died last year, and now Frank is gone too. Frank was conceived in Amalia, New Mexico, but was born in Monte Vista, Colorado on September 15, 1945 to Tobias and Casilda (Gallegos) Pacheco.
The family followed where farming jobs were, and Tobias found work on a dairy farm in Merino, Colorado in 1949. The family didn’t have a lot of money, but they had plenty to eat and drink. It was here that Frank began first grade.
The family moved to Casper, Wyoming in 1954. Frank excelled in high school and joined the Casper boxing team. At 105 pounds he was as tough as Mighty Mouse and earned several medals and awards from around the state. Frank was expelled in the eleventh grade for fighting and decided to quit school and join the Navy. Because Frank was only 17, Tobias and Casilda had to sign the consent form that allowed Frank to join. Frank completed boot camp training in San Diego, California. Following boot camp, Frank was assigned to an oiler ship that refueled ships bound for Vietnam. Along with many service members, Frank was exposed to the herbicide, Agent Orange, the effects of which caused devastating diseases, including cancer. While on active duty Frank was awarded several service medals in addition to earning his high school GED.
Following his honorable discharge from the United States Navy in 1967, Frank returned to Casper, Wyoming where he met and married the love of his life, Gloria. The couple had four children: Anthony, Ortencio, Michael, and Veroneca. Using the G.I. Bill, Frank enrolled at the University of Wyoming and earned a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. His first job was in Rawlins, Wyoming, where he taught for 3 years before being hired in Greely, Colorado. In addition to working full-time as a teacher, Frank earned a Master’s degree from the University of Colorado. A master’s degree, all from a kid who didn’t finish high school.
In 1983 Frank was hired by the Department of Defense to teach ESL (English as a second language) kids at the Military School in Clark Air Force base in the Philippines which he opened and operated and proudly named the “Language House” until Mount Pinatubo volcano erupted and covered the base in up to 3+ feet of ash. The roof of Frank’s home collapsed, and the family lost everything. Clark Air Force base was a complete loss too, and the base was closed. The Pacheco family was reassigned to MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, where Frank became a vice principle. The Pacheco family lived in multiple locations in the Philippines and Japan throughout the 30 years. Frank was also quite the sailor; while in Japan he had a sailboat and sailed all over the coast of Japan and beyond.
After more than 30 years of teaching, Frank retired in 2005. He returned to Casper, Wyoming and bought a motorhome, traveling extensively while towing his beloved VW bug, which he fixed with his own hands. In between traveling and camping, Frank would work as a substitute teacher with the Natrona County School District and later became a bus driver. He could do anything he set his mind to. He loved driving the school bus and was an expert with the kids. Frank drove bus until his health prevented him, and he retired for good.
Frank would get together with his brothers every Saturday for breakfast, where they would catch up on family news, joke, and argue politics. Frank’s liberal views could cause arguments with his conservative siblings; you could never win against Frank’s smart, savvy, and set ways. His siblings loved every minute of it and will miss him dearly.
We love you, brother. Until we meet again.
Frank was a strong believer in his faith. From being baptized, confirmed, and married – now to be laid to rest through the the Catholic Church.
Gordon G. “Pete” Petersen: 1938 – 2022
Gordon G. (Pete) Petersen, 83, Casper Wyoming passed March 23, 2022. Born August 30th, 1938, in Moville IA to Carl and Ruth (Guthridge) Petersen. Gordon moved to Wyoming in the 50’s and worked in the Carpenter Local Union as a construction foreman. He traveled the whole state working on several jobs. He married Bonnie (Johnson) on August 29, 1998.
Gordon was a lifelong member of the Elks and Eagles Lodges. He loved his gambling trips to Wendover with his wife Bonnie. He loved his beer and to play his machines. In his younger years he enjoyed hunting and fishing.
He is preceded in death by his wife Bonnie J. Petersen, his parents, his stepmom Anna (Bliese) Petersen, sisters Bonnie, Janna, Delores, Edna, brothers Carl, and Dan.
He was survived by his children, Gary G. Coffman and family AZ., David (Nancy) Petersen, Kaye Petersen, grandson Michael Petersen, stepchildren Dawn Foreman, Larry Nicholson Jr., Lori Martin, sisters Carla, Elizabeth, Julie, LeAnne, and Lenore, brothers William, Bernie, LaVerne, Joel, Jerry, and numerous loved step grand/great children and nieces and nephews.
Any memorial contribution to the Eagles Lodge Casper Wyoming, is appreciated by the family.
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Steven “Scott” Adams: 1950 – 2022
Steven “Scott” Adams, 72, of Casper, Wyoming passed away from on-going health complications on March 22, 2022. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am on March 31, 2022 at Christ Reformed Church located at 1927 South Walnut Street in the upper “A” frame building.
Scott was born March 14, 1950, in Oakland, CA. He is survived by his wife Cheryl Drost, step-daughter, Kristin Drost-Old of Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, step-son Russell Drost and his wife, Jessica, along with grandchildren Everett James (2-years old) and Maven Hayes (3.5 weeks) of Bozeman, MT, brothers Charles T Adams, wife Sharon of Minnesota, and his family , Robert Adams his wife Cathi, of Brookfield Wisconsin, and family, Douglas Adams wife Christy of Tucson and his family, and sister Jeanne Adams, husband Bob Chey of Sisketon, MO and her family.
Scott was passionate about an array of subjects: horsemanship, traditional cowboy arts and tack, fine wine/dining/cigars, as well as the arts of fine wares of presentation. He traveled the world fly-fishing and bird and big game hunting. He was a collector of fine guns and a gourmet cook.
He was most proud of the family that raised him and the one he inherited when he married, the lady he referred to as his soul mate, Cheryl. He loved his many friends and his military brothers. Scott served his country as a gunnery Sergeant in Vietnam. Unfortunately, the experience severely damaged his hearing, caused his type II diabetes, ultimately leading to his loss of sight.
His career and accomplishments in the advertising and sales promotion business were also a very big part of his life. He owned his own advertising business in San Francisco, California, along with partners to create the company BARC (Blevins, Adams, Randazo, Carter). He was a skilled entrepreneur. He retired in Dillion, MT in 2005. He married Cheryl in 2009 and they moved to Casper, WY, for new adventures. They have never looked back.
It is impossible to sum-up Scott’s life. He was most gentle and kind, loved by his wife, family, and many friends. He was humble in his walk with our Lord, Jesus, passionate for our country’s Constitution, and hopeful for generations to come to live their lives in freedom. In all his physical ailments Scott never complained and he knew what was important. We will keep Scott alive by stories and experiences we shared with him. He would like best to be remembered in their memories over cigars, good bourbon, and good fellowship. He would want us to celebrate his life rather than grieve his loss.
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Brenda Dhamers Crimm: April 18, 1955 ~ March 25, 2022 (age 66)
Brenda Dhamers Crimm, 66, passed away of a lengthly illness on March 25, 2022, at Central Wyoming Hospice in Casper, WY. She was born April 18, 1955 in Rock Springs, WY, daughter to Jack D. Sheldon and Doris Ham Sheldon.
Brenda attended UTHS High School in East Moline, IL. She took various business and finance classes while in college. In 1973 she married Robert Dhamers. Together they had one son, Justin R. Dhamers. They later divorced in 1985. On March 18, 2022, she married her long time partner, Larry Crimm.
Brenda is preceded in death by her parents, and one brother, Jack Sheldon. She is survived by her son; Justin Dhamers (Tracy), five grandchildren; Chris (Sandra) Sagers, Cynthia (Harley) Graham, Jayden Dhamers, Chase Dhamers, Chevy Dhamers. Three great grandchildren; Colt and Natalyn Graham, Logan Sagers. Along with many other nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A visitation will be held at Bustard & Jacoby Funeral Home on Thursday, March 31, 2022 from Noon to 1:00 p.m. followed by a Funeral Service led by Dr. Reverend Dottie McCurdy. Interment will be held at Wyoming Memorial Gardens. A reception will follow at Bustard & Jacoby Reception Center.
Arrangements are entrusted to the care of Bustard & Jacoby Funeral Home, 600 CY Ave, Casper WY 82601.
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