Long time Shell Creek resident and local historian, Richard Byron Whaley, age 87, told his last story the evening of September 29. A short time later, on the morning of September 30, he peacefully took his last breath to the sound of a very dear friend’s voice on the phone, with his daughter Cynthia at his side.
Survivors… oh where to begin! Richard is survived by his present wife Judy, and her sons Ken and Kevin (Leslie) Wall and Richard’s daughter Cynthia and son-in-law Guy Lanahan, and their son Zachary Knox. Special nephew, Jack Wright, did not let something like divorce keep him from being close to his uncle Richard. They shared many drives from Shell to Cody, with Richard chatting the miles away.
Richard was born December 1, 1932 to Thomas and Franie Whaley of Shell, WY. He was preceded in death by all his siblings: Thomas, Chester, James, Genevieve, Robert and adopted sister, Mabel. About half of his nieces and nephews have passed as well.
After serving in the Army and Wyoming National Guard, he married Jolene Smith in 1961. Together they had their only child, Cynthia.
In 1980 he married Ruth Elliott Stouffer and they were married for 20 years, when she sadly passed of cancer. Her sons are David and John (Nancy) Stouffer. John has one daughter, Jennifer (Mark) Roth and their 3 daughters. During these years built a few homes in the Shell area and took great pride in things like the bent wood spiral staircase in Doc Miller’s home and the cabin on Black Mountain that he and Ruth labored to build together.
We are sure Richard had a story, or two for St. Peter before passing through the pearly gates into the arms of Ruth and his grandson, Colter Knox, who passed in 2017,at age 30.
He was a great story teller, most of which stem from a wealth of personal adventures and life experiences. He could spend hours regaling friends and family with old memories and colorful accounts people, places and events. Those of you who knew Richard know just how true this is.
Friends and family are invited to a celebration and sharing of his life and stories at the Shell Community Hall, in Shell, WY on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at 11 a.m. A meal will be served.
Survivors… oh where to begin! Richard is survived by his present wife Judy, and her sons Ken and Kevin (Leslie) Wall and Richard’s daughter Cynthia and son-in-law Guy Lanahan, and their son Zachary Knox. Special nephew, Jack Wright, did not let something like divorce keep him from being close to his uncle Richard. They shared many drives from Shell to Cody, with Richard chatting the miles away.
Richard was born December 1, 1932 to Thomas and Franie Whaley of Shell, WY. He was preceded in death by all his siblings: Thomas, Chester, James, Genevieve, Robert and adopted sister, Mabel. About half of his nieces and nephews have passed as well.
After serving in the Army and Wyoming National Guard, he married Jolene Smith in 1961. Together they had their only child, Cynthia.
In 1980 he married Ruth Elliott Stouffer and they were married for 20 years, when she sadly passed of cancer. Her sons are David and John (Nancy) Stouffer. John has one daughter, Jennifer (Mark) Roth and their 3 daughters. During these years built a few homes in the Shell area and took great pride in things like the bent wood spiral staircase in Doc Miller’s home and the cabin on Black Mountain that he and Ruth labored to build together.
We are sure Richard had a story, or two for St. Peter before passing through the pearly gates into the arms of Ruth and his grandson, Colter Knox, who passed in 2017,at age 30.
He was a great story teller, most of which stem from a wealth of personal adventures and life experiences. He could spend hours regaling friends and family with old memories and colorful accounts people, places and events. Those of you who knew Richard know just how true this is.
Friends and family are invited to a celebration and sharing of his life and stories at the Shell Community Hall, in Shell, WY on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at 11 a.m. A meal will be served.
Long time Shell Creek resident and local historian, Richard Byron Whaley, age 87, told his last story the evening of September 29. A short time later, on the morning of September 30, he peacefully took his last breath to the sound of a very dear friend’s voice on the phone, with his daughter Cynthia at his side.
Survivors… oh where to begin! Richard is survived by his present wife Judy, and her sons Ken and Kevin (Leslie) Wall and Richard’s daughter Cynthia and son-in-law Guy Lanahan, and their son Zachary Knox. Special nephew, Jack Wright, did not let something like divorce keep him from being close to his uncle Richard. They shared many drives from Shell to Cody, with Richard chatting the miles away.
Richard was born December 1, 1932 to Thomas and Franie Whaley of Shell, WY. He was preceded in death by all his siblings: Thomas, Chester, James, Genevieve, Robert and adopted sister, Mabel. About half of his nieces and nephews have passed as well.
After serving in the Army and Wyoming National Guard, he married Jolene Smith in 1961. Together they had their only child, Cynthia.
In 1980 he married Ruth Elliott Stouffer and they were married for 20 years, when she sadly passed of cancer. Her sons are David and John (Nancy) Stouffer. John has one daughter, Jennifer (Mark) Roth and their 3 daughters. During these years built a few homes in the Shell area and took great pride in things like the bent wood spiral staircase in Doc Miller’s home and the cabin on Black Mountain that he and Ruth labored to build together.
We are sure Richard had a story, or two for St. Peter before passing through the pearly gates into the arms of Ruth and his grandson, Colter Knox, who passed in 2017,at age 30.
He was a great story teller, most of which stem from a wealth of personal adventures and life experiences. He could spend hours regaling friends and family with old memories and colorful accounts people, places and events. Those of you who knew Richard know just how true this is.
Friends and family are invited to a celebration and sharing of his life and stories at the Shell Community Hall, in Shell, WY on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at 11 a.m. A meal will be served.
Survivors… oh where to begin! Richard is survived by his present wife Judy, and her sons Ken and Kevin (Leslie) Wall and Richard’s daughter Cynthia and son-in-law Guy Lanahan, and their son Zachary Knox. Special nephew, Jack Wright, did not let something like divorce keep him from being close to his uncle Richard. They shared many drives from Shell to Cody, with Richard chatting the miles away.
Richard was born December 1, 1932 to Thomas and Franie Whaley of Shell, WY. He was preceded in death by all his siblings: Thomas, Chester, James, Genevieve, Robert and adopted sister, Mabel. About half of his nieces and nephews have passed as well.
After serving in the Army and Wyoming National Guard, he married Jolene Smith in 1961. Together they had their only child, Cynthia.
In 1980 he married Ruth Elliott Stouffer and they were married for 20 years, when she sadly passed of cancer. Her sons are David and John (Nancy) Stouffer. John has one daughter, Jennifer (Mark) Roth and their 3 daughters. During these years built a few homes in the Shell area and took great pride in things like the bent wood spiral staircase in Doc Miller’s home and the cabin on Black Mountain that he and Ruth labored to build together.
We are sure Richard had a story, or two for St. Peter before passing through the pearly gates into the arms of Ruth and his grandson, Colter Knox, who passed in 2017,at age 30.
He was a great story teller, most of which stem from a wealth of personal adventures and life experiences. He could spend hours regaling friends and family with old memories and colorful accounts people, places and events. Those of you who knew Richard know just how true this is.
Friends and family are invited to a celebration and sharing of his life and stories at the Shell Community Hall, in Shell, WY on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at 11 a.m. A meal will be served.
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