Please honor the memories of these classmates who are no longer with us.

They are listed in reverse order of the dates that they passed. If you know of anybody we have missed, please let us know so that we can remember them here.

Kathy entered this life September 1, 1958 at Cheyenne Memorial Hospital in Cheyenne, Wyoming, born to Pete and Delores Remster of Cheyenne, Wyoming.  She began her new life a noon on September 18, 2016 at the University of Utah Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah, after fighting a valiant battle against complications of heart disease.  Kathy made her own final arrangements with a clear mind, just as she made all of her decisions.  Her decision to accept Christ as her Savior influenced all areas of her life.

Kathy was the loving wife of Donald L. Barros of Boise, Idaho.  They were married September 19, 1992 in Lake Tahoe, Nevada.  Kathy was blessed with her son Andrew Brauer III of Atascadero, California, from her first marriage.

Kathy graduated from Cheyenne East High School in 1976, and attended Laramie County Community College.  She went on to work as the Corporations Clerk for Wyoming Secretary of State Thyra Thompson, and later as Deputy County Treasurer of Washoe County, Nevada.  She was most recently employed by Citi Group in Boise, Idaho.
Kathy was a gifted musician, sitting as first chair violist in her statewide high school orchestra, and later was a member of the Reno City Symphony Orchestra.

Kathy and her husband Don enjoyed camping in the great outdoors of Idaho.  She loved her pets as she loved all animals, and she enjoyed reading, genealogy and Civil War History of her family.  She also enjoyed the yearly Renaissance Festival with her sister Karen, in Arizona.

Kathy is survived by her husband, Don Barros, of Boise, Idaho; her son, Andrew Brauer III, of Atascadero, California; her granddaughter, Ashollie Brauer of Nampa, Idaho; her parents, H.E. “Pete” and Delores Remster, of Cheyenne, Wyoming; and her sister, Karen Remster of Prescott, Arizona.

Kathy chose cremation, and Celebrations of her life will be held in both Boise, Idaho and Cheyenne, Wyoming at a future time.  Her family would like to gratefully acknowledge the excellent care and loving compassion provided by the University of Utah Hospital doctors, nurses and staff.

In lieu of flowers, donations  in Kathy’s memory may be made to your local animal shelter.
 

Jon Robert Latta, 55, of Glendora, Calif., died April 21, 2013 at his home surrounded by family and friends after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
 
He was born Jan. 2, 1958, in Torrington to Betty (Herdt) and Robert Latta. The family moved to Cheyenne, and Jon graduated from Cheyenne’s East High in 1976. He moved to California in 1979 and created a staffing agency, Sterling USA Inc.
 
Jon married the love of his life, Jessica Westin, on Nov. 16, 2006. He enjoyed sailing, cooking, traveling and the Broncos. Jon lived life to the fullest and will always be remembered for his quick wit and great sense of humor.
 
He is survived by his wife, Jessie; stepchildren, Elyse and Jake Westin; his mother, Betty Latta; brother, Jay Latta (Nadine); sister, Jan Pierson (Stuart); nephews, David Latta and Michael, Trey, Alex and Mathew Pierson; his aunts and uncles; and his faithful dog, Abbey.
 
He was preceded in death by his father, Robert.

Kevin Best
April 4, 1958 to September 10, 2010

Kevin D. Best, 52, of Richmond, Ill., died Sept. 10, 2010 at home.

He was born in Cheyenne on April 4, 1958. He was the son of Derrel (deceased) and Sherry (Best) Bain. Kevin lived in Cheyenne until 2008 when he moved to Oregon for a brief time and then to Richmond, where he has since resided.

Kevin graduated from Cheyenne's East High School in 1976 and later returned to school to get his Bachelor of Science from the University of Wyoming and his Master of Social Work from Denver University. He was employed by Peak Wellness Center for a number of years.

Those who knew Kevin considered him to be a caring person and a loving father. Kevin had a unique sense of humor and loved to make people laugh. Kevin was an avid sports fan, loved the outdoors and especially loved animals. Kevin will be greatly missed by many.

Kevin is survived by his daughter, Brianna Best of Cheyenne; his mother, Sherry Bain of Cheyenne; one sister and brother-in-law, Kysa and Larry Meek of Richmond, Ill.; one stepbrother, Herman Hedrick; two nieces; as well as aunts and cousins.

Kevin dedicated his life to helping others, including the homeless, those who struggle with mental illness and the elderly. If you wish to make a donation in Kevin's memory, please make a contribution to the Wyoming Coalition for the Homeless.

Sharon Braden Skipper
September 16, 1957 to March 1, 2010

Sharon Rose Skipper, 52, of Cheyenne passed away March 1 at her home.

Sharon died after fighting a four-year battle with cancer, but the cancer did not win. She never gave in, nor gave up. Sharon worked full time through the various treatments of chemotherapy, radiation and surgery through December 2009. She continued to work part-time through the end of January.

Sharon was born Sept. 16, 1957, in Cheyenne, the daughter of Helen and John Braden. Sharon was known as "Penny" to family and older close friends. This was because when Sharon was born, her father said she was no bigger than a penny. Sharon was a life-long resident of Cheyenne.

She graduated from Cheyenne's East High in 1976 and later went back to school, earning an associate degree from Laramie County Community College. Sharon owned and operated BS Boards, a small custom skateboard shop on Randall Avenue. Sharon also worked for Mountain Bell/AT&T and for Dr. John E. Winter II at his several different offices over the years.

As a natural-born artist, Sharon expressed her abilities through sewing and crafting. She also was a pretty good cook in her own right. Just ask anyone who had the good fortune to sample her deviled eggs or baked beans. Sharon was also a craftswoman, who delighted in receiving power tools to aid in her next project and felt vindicated by completed projects. Sharon was a leader, mentor, coworker and friend to all those to whom she felt it necessary to show their importance to what was being done. She was a very caring person, always putting others first.

Sharon valued her family most of all, being first a servant to her family. Her last days were comforted by her own special memories of times which she had spent with family and close friends. Sharon's hopes were for all to be successful, strong, loving and although independent, she wanted us all to remember to take care of each other.

Sharon was preceded in death by both parents and a brother, Donald Braden.

Sharon is survived by her loving husband, David Skipper, whom she married in November 1989; two daughters, Aubrey Braden, Chasity (Kevin) McDermott of Laramie; and son, Quenton Skipper. She is continually loved by two sisters, Sandra (Ronald) Vinyard and Jacklyn Braden of Colorado; and brother, Jack (Norma) Braden of Alabama. Sharon also loved dearly and was loved by all her 13 nieces and 12 nephews.

Over the years, Sharon also had several cats, dogs, fish and iguanas. Her home was not complete without pets.

Cremation has already taken place. Interment will be at a later date. There will be a remembrance for Sharon and a celebration of her life 4-7 p.m. Friday in the dining room at the Cheyenne Masonic Temple located at the corner of 19th Street and Capitol Avenue. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Davis Hospice Center, Cheyenne Animal Shelter or to a charity of your choice.

David Collins
November 15, 1957 to March 8, 2009

David L. Collins, 51, of Cheyenne died March 8 at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center.

He was born Nov. 15, 1957, in Delta, Colo., and had lived here most of his life.

He was a journeyman carpenter and enjoyed hunting, river floating, camping, playing golf, fishing and listening to music.

Mr. Collins is survived by his wife, Nancy, whom he married on March 23, 1992; his mother and stepfather, Verona and Roger Reese of Canon City, Colo.; brother, Dennis Collins of Cheyenne; sister, Peggy Schinkel of Colorado Springs, Colo.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Edwin and Iva Collins and Earl and Hazel Everson; Uncle Leroy and his mother-in-law, Doris Allen.

Celebration of his life will be 4 p.m. Tuesday at the Am Vets, 3839 E. Lincolnway (previously the Outlaw).

Cremation has taken place at Cheyenne Memorial Gardens under the direction of Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel.

Jerry Kelly
June 29, 1958 to April 11, 2005

Jerry Kelly, 46, of Andrews, Texas, died April 11,2005 at his residence.
 

He was born June 29, 1958, in Cheyenne. He moved to Andrews in 1996 from Wyoming. He married Ginger Noeau Kahalekulu on May 25, 1997, in Andrews. Mr. Kelly was a truck driver and an Episcopalian.
 

He is survived by his wife, Ginger Kahalekulu-Kelly of Andrews; three sons, Jack Daniel Kelly of Mississippi, Cameron and Shaughnessy Kelly of Andrews; two daughters, Jessica Kelly of Georgia and Joanna Kelly of Mississippi; a stepdaughter, Christina Covarrubio of Odessa, Texas; and two grandchildren.

Memorial services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at First Church of the Nazarene, 490 NE 1400, in Andrews with Rev. Clay Hale officiating.

Cremation was under the direction of McNett Funeral Home of Andrews.

Gina Hoy Ryerson       
January 12, 1958 to December 27, 2000

Gina H. Ryerson, 42, of Grand Rapids, Mich., died Dec. 27, 2000 at the University of Michigan Hospital in Ann Arbor, Mich. She was born in Cheyenne on Jan. 12, 1958 to Donald and Phyllis (Owens) Hoy. Mrs. Ryerson attended schools in Cheyenne, the University of Wyoming, and the Colorado Institute of Art. She was married to R. Marshall Ryerson on Sept. 26, 1981 in Georgetown, Colo. She moved with her family from Colorado to Midland, Mich., in 1989 and began a career with Dow Chemical Company. Mrs. Ryerson is survived by her husband; her daughter Jayme and son Levi of Grand Rapids; her parents of Torrington, a brother, Randy Hoy of Cornville Ariz.; a sister, Sandy Barnes of Wheatland; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Our Savior Lutheran Church in Grand Rapids. Arrangements are under the direction of Metcalf and Jonkhoff Funeral Service in Grand Rapids. Friends may contribute to Our Savior Lutheran Church in Torrington.

Brian Tottenhoff
June 24,1958 to April 26, 2000

Brian Don Tottenhoff, 41, of Cheyenne died April 26, 2000 in Cheyenne. He was born June 24, 1958, in Cheyenne and had lived here all of his life. Mr. Tottenhoff was a plumber/pipefitter for P.S. Cook for many years. He was a member of St. Mary's Cathedral and the Pipefitters Local. Mr. Tottenhoff is survived by his daughter, Brianna Tottenhoff of Livermore, Colo.; his father and step-mother, Donald and Ginger Tottenhoff of Peoria, Ariz.; and a sister, Lezlie Laybourn of Carbondale, Colo. He was preceded in death by his mother, Judith Tottenhoff. Vigil for the Deceased will be at 4 p.m. Sunday at Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel of the Chimes. Funeral Liturgy will be at 10:30 a.m. Monday at St. Mary's Cathedral with the Rev. Gary Ruzicka as the celebrant. Interment will be in Olivet Cemetery. Friends may contribute to the Multiple Sclerosis Association or St. Mary's Cathedral.

Bret R. Leeper
August 11, 1958 to August 14, 1990

Bret R. Leeper, 32 of Denver died there August 14, 1990.  He was born in Cheyenne on August 11, 1958, and graduated from East High School in 1976.  He attended college in Denver and had worked in Cheyenne until 1982, when he returned to Denver.  Leeper is survived by his wife, Jeanette, his mother, Martha Herrold of Tucson, Arizona and two brothers, William P. “Tad” Leeper of Omaha, Nebraska, and Michael R. “Myke” Leeper of Denver.  He was preceded in death by his father, Dr. Ben M Leeper.  Memorial services will be 9:00 A.M. Monday at Augustana Lutheran Church, 5000 E. Alameda in Denver.  Family and friends will be received at the home of Myk Leeper, 252 S Grant in Denver from 1-9 P.M. Sunday.  Friends may contribute to the Bret R. Leeper Memorial Fund in care of Women’s Bank, 821 17^th St, Denver, Colorado  80202

Richard Hankin
September 16,1957 to May 27, 1982
 

A 24-year old man who was a native of Cheyenne died Thursday, May 27, 1982 in Good Samaritan Hospital in Corvallis, OR.

Services for Richard Hankin will be at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday at Schrader’s with the Rev. Donald C Malone officiating.  Burial will be in Lakeview Cemetery

Pallbearers will be William Hesson, Paul Gormly, Henry Buseck, Linwood Baird, John Rothwell and Neil Whitehead.

Hankin was born here in 1957 and lived in Cheyenne until 1976 when he moved to Sweet Home, OR, where he was employed as a landscape architect.  He was a member of Sweet Home Community Chapel Church.

He is survived by his wife Lois, and one child, Amber Dawn Hankin.

Other survivors include his mother, Ruthanna Wold, Cheyenne; father, Howard Hankin, Laramie and grandparents Frank and Mary Hankin, Harriman and Ethel Jones, Sweet Home.

Also surviving are brothers and sister David Hankin, Cheyenne, Jerry Hankin, Laramie and Gail Hankin, also Laramie.