CONZATTI, Caroline Powell Jenkins, 95, passed away March 1, 1995 from natural causes related to old age. Born May 3, 1899 in Rock Springs, Wyoming, youngest daughter of John Battista and Anna Catherine Mertz Conzatti. She grew up in Rock Springs. She married Obidiah Powell on July 8, 1917. Obie died March 27, 1947. They had three children, Catherine, Donald, and Kenneth. Some years after Obie's death, she moved to Cokeville, Wyoming to work in her brother's drug store where she met  Ruel Jenkins. They were married January 26, 1952. They lived in Cokeville and Star Valley, Wyoming for many years while Ruel was working as a ranch hand. In 1965 they moved to Salt Lake to be closer to doctors care. They lived at the senior citizens complex on 2nd East and 19th South until April 1994 when they moved to Sandy to live with their daughter and son-in-law, Fern and Del Heap. Survivors include her husband, Ruel Kimball Jenkins; stepdaughters, Fern (Del) Heap, Sandy and Eula (Orrin) Welker, Lorenzo, Idaho; daughter-in-law, Betty Powell, Lakewood, Colorado; step-daughter-in-law, Evelyn Jenkins, Burley, Idaho; 18 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by parents, eight brothers and sisters, three children, and stepson, Dudley. Funeral services will be held Monday, March 6, 1995 at 9:00 a.m. in the Sandy Crecsent 2nd Ward, 11100 South Prescott Drive (1630 East). Interment in the Rock Springs City Cemetery, Rock Springs, Wyoming

COOK Myron Dale  83, of 1445 Uinta Drive, Green River, died on Friday, March 19, 2004, at the Memorial Hospital of Sweetwater County, where he had been a patient since Tuesday. A resident of Green River for the past three and one-half years and former longtime resident of Rock Springs, Cook died following a lengthy illness.  He was born on June 6, 1920, in Sterling, Colo., the son of the late Arthur and Elsie Alberta Cook.  He attended schools in Sterling, and was a graduate of the high school there.  He married Mary T. Santiago in Ponce, Puerto Rico, on Aug. 7, 1942, and she preceded him in death on June 18, 2001.  Cook was a U.S. Air Force veteran of World War II.  He was employed as a foreman for the Union Pacific Railroad for 30 years and retired in 1977.  His interests included spending time with his family, fishing and boating.  Survivors include three sons, Myron A. Cook and wife Nancy of Green River, Dean A. Cook and wife Veronica, and Richard R. Cook and wife Candy, all of Rock Springs; four daughters, Brenda Crowley and husband Tim, Sandy Dreben and husband Lester, all of Rock Springs, Terry Shane of Houston, Texas, and Evelyn Ellison of Anchorage, Alaska; three brothers; 13 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.  He was preceded in death by his parents; wife; one son, Gilbert Cook; and 11 brothers and sisters.  Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, March 25, 2004, at the Vase Funeral Chapel, 154 Elk St., Rock Springs. Larry Johnson of the Rock Springs Evangelical Free Church will conduct the services. Military graveside services and interment will be conducted by the American Legion Archie Hay Post No. 24 at the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel Wednesday afternoon from 4-8 p.m. and Thursday morning until time of services.

CROUSE, Charles------Friends of Charles Crouse were surprised and grieved to learn of his death last Sunday December 20, 1908 of pneumonia   He was on his way home from Browns Park from this city and became suddenly ill on his way.  He stopped at the Anderson ranch almost eighteen miles from town where he died after an illness but a few days. The deceased was one of the oldest settlers in the Browns Park country, coming here and engaging in the cattle business in which he prospered.  He was fifty-seven years of age at the time of his death   He was one of the widest known and most respected residents of this country, having made a host of friends in the years he has spent among us.  A daughter Minnie, and two sons Clarence and Stanley survive him  The funeral services were conducted at the home of J. Tolliver on Wednesday afternoon at three o’clock and was attended by a large number of friends.  The body was laid to rest beside his wife who preceded him to the great beyond about four years ago. (December 25 1908 Rock Springs Miner)

CROUSE, Mary, Albert Williams came in from Brown’s Park, on Tuesday, bringing the news of the sudden death of Mrs. Charles Crouse, which occurred Monday morning, after a very brief illness.  Mrs. Crouse formerly resided in Rock Springs and leaves a large circle of friends here who will greatly regret to hear of her sudden death.  She was born in Leightigo, Croft Heed Scotland in 1861 and was the youngest daughter of George and Bessie Law.  She was married to Charles Crouse in 1880 at Green River, by Judge Stillman, and leaves a husband, one daughter and two sons.  She also leaves a mother who resides at Paradise, Utah, three sisters, Mrs. William Tittsworth, formerly of this city, but now of Avoea, Iowa, Mrs. J. C. Allen formerly of Browns Park but now of Rockford, Ill., and Mrs. Albert Kendal of Salt Lake City, and two brothers, James Law of Paradise, Utah and George Law, of Vernal, Utah, who is well known in Rock Springs.  It is not known whether interment will be made in Brown’s Park or Paradise, Utah.  (Rock Springs Miner Feb 5, 1904)

CRUZ Mildred Millie  88, of 241 Bramwell St., Green River died Thursday, May 10, 2007, at her home. A resident of Green River for the past 62 years and former resident of Rock Springs, Mrs. Cruz had been in ill health for the past year.  She was born Jan. 17, 1919, in Denver, the daughter of Harry Hoffman and the former Mary Cohen. She attended school in Rock Springs and was a 1937 graduate of Rock Springs High School.  She married Fred J. Cruz on Dec. 8, 1945. He preceded her in death on Dec. 28, 1997.  Mrs. Cruz was employed as Sweetwater County assessor for 30 years.  Her interests included spending time with her family, playing piano by ear and playing slot machines.  Mrs. Cruz was a member and past president of Womans Club and Rebeccas. She was the founder of Flaming Gorge Days which was formerly Micky Finn. She was the director of many talent shows, including Micky Finn, and she also raised the money for the first band for that show.  Survivors include one son, John F. Cruz of Salt Lake City; three daughters, Jackie Fabian and husband George of Green River, Susan Glon of Denver and Harriet Hoover of Aurora, Colo.; one brother, Daniel Hoffman of Cupertino, Calif.; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Glen and Liz Butcher of Green River; seven grandchildren, Todd Fabian and wife Connie, Dr. Monica Lounsbery and husband Chris, Jackie Lynn Woodward and husband Chad, Melissa Masarenas and husband Barry, Kasey Enzminger and husband Chris, Terry Salcedo and husband Pete and Scott Hoover; 15 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.  She was preceded in death by her parents; husband; one brother, Ben Hoffman; and one sister, Bertha Polse.  Following cremation, a memorial service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, May 16, 2007, at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel, 263 E. Flaming Gorge Way, Green River.Edward Shineberg will conduct the services. Inturnment will be in the Riverview Cemetery. Friends may call at the Vase Chapel on Wednesday one hour prior to services.

DRANEY,  Delano Rex  68, of 390 Wilson St., Green River, died Monday, July 10, 2006, at the Sage View Care Center in Rock Springs. A longtime resident of Green River and former resident of Afton, Draney died following a sudden illness.  He was born Aug. 23, 1937, in Afton, the son of Rex and Mable Call Draney.  Draney attended schools in Afton through the 10th grade. After finishing the 10th grade, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy from 1956 through 1962 where he earned is GED in Adak, Alaska.  He was the owner and operator of the Draney Construction Company for 30 years.  He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles No. 2350. He was a member of the LDS Church
He enjoyed fishing, hunting, the outdoors, hobbies, crafts and fixing up trucks. Survivors include one son, Kent Draney of Green River; one daughter, Terry Lee Baker of Rock Springs; one sister, Jeraldine Jasperson and husband Tex of GreenRiver; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several aunts, uncles, cousins, nephews and nieces.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Rex and Mable; one son, Rod Rick Draney; two brothers, Rodger Draney and Leeland Draney; and grandfather, Dale Draney.  Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 15, 2006, at the Vase Flaming Gorge Chapel, 263 E. Flaming Gorge Way, Green River. Military graveside services and interment will be in the Riverview Cemetery in Green River. Friends may call at the chapel Friday, July 14, 2006, from 6-8 p.m. and again Saturday one hour prior to services.

ESKRIDGE, Erma Jeanette, 80, passed away August 30, 2006 in Ogden, Utah after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born September 13, 1925 in Price, Utah the daughter of Gilbert LeRoy and Jeanette (Sessions) Peterson. She married Farren Boren August 22, 1942. They were later divorced. She married Clarence E. Eskridge on November 19,1970 and moved to Ogden, where they lived until their retirement. They spent their summers at their home at Star Valley Ranch, Wyoming and their winters in St. George, Utah and Arizona. She enjoyed many hobbies including golf, square dancing, genealogy, playing cards, crocheting, and traveling She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and served in many callings and attended the temple as often as she could. She is survived by her husband Clarence; six children, Stanley Boren (Shirley) of Bakersfield, CA; Sharon Gerdes of Fruit Heights, UT; Sandra Kovach (Mike) of Rock Springs, WY; Beverly Miller (Bill) of Rock Springs, WY; Robert Boren of Green River. WY; and David Boren (Laurie) of South Weber, UT; 17 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, son Michael, step-sons Rick and Edward, sisters Ha and Annie, and brothers Leslie, Shirley, and Veldon. Funeral sen/ices will be on Monday, September 4, 2006 at 12 noon at the Schwab Funeral home in Thayne, WY. Friends may call on Sunday evening from 6 until 8 p.m. or Monday from 10:30 until 11:45 a.m. prior to services. Friends may also call at the Vase Funeral home in Green River. WY on Monday evening from 6 until 8 p.m. or Tuesday morning from 10 until 11 a.m. Graveside services and interment will be at the RiverView Cemetery in Green River. WY.