Gerald (Jerry) Townsend: Aug. 25, 1954 – Feb. 26, 2022
Gerald (Jerry Townshend) was born in Casper to Ronald and Helen Townsend. He died in Bridger, Montana. He loved horses, and horseback riding into high mountain lakes.
He was an outstanding artist. He liked to carve fish out of wood and paint them. He was in Cub Scouts, Boy Scouts, and the Troopers. He was a good-hearted man, good brother, and son. He is survived by son Jerry (Rebecka), daughter Lindsey (Michael), mother Helen, brother Gordon, sisters Carla (Dave) and Cathy, five grandchildren, and two step-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father Ronald, sister Debbie Sue, nephew Drew, and grandparents. A celebration of life will be held at 5038 W. Lafayette St. in Mills, Wyoming on Saturday, March 12 at 4:00 p.m.
James Allen “Jim” Smith, Jr.: 1930 – 2022
James A. Smith, Jr., 91, of Evansville, Wyoming passed away Thursday, March 3, 2022 at Central Wyoming Hospice in Casper, Wyoming.
Jim worked at the Pathfinder Mine for almost 20 years before retiring in 1993. After his retirement, he was able to spend his days doing what he enjoyed most: gold prospecting. He started his hobby in 1974 and fell in love with the Wyoming outdoors panning for gold.
He was preceded in death by his wife of 42 years Shirley in 1992.
Jim is survived by his children Aldene “Dee” Biddelcome and James A. (Debra) Smith III; two grandchildren Rob Biddlecome and Trish (David) Gregory; brother Bobby Smith; sister Violet English; and numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives.
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Gregory L. “Greg” Adams: 1947 – 2022
It is with profound sadness that the family of Gregory Lawrence Adams announces his passing on January 11, 2022 at the age of 74 years.
Greg was born to the late Lawrence Adams on March 5, 1947 in Casper, Wyoming. While his father was serving in the military, Greg was raised by the late Martin and Freida Doherty. Greg attended Casper College and the University of Wyoming. He served in the Army.
Greg will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 44 years Sharol Adams; daughter Marti Gross; son-in law Rico Gross; son Michael Adams; grandchildren Isabella Gross, Isai Gross, and Serena Adams; stepmother Gisela Sager; half-sister Stephanie Bedwell; grand-nieces Kaleigh Pekuri and Mickelle Bisbee; and many nieces and nephews that he loved. He also leaves behind many friends that he cared for deeply.
Greg spent much of his working life exploring for, developing and producing uranium. He began his career with Exxon, and worked for Power Resources and Cameco in Casper. He worked with several Canadian junior mining companies, developing mines in Wyoming and Paraguay. He was VP Operations for Titan Uranium USA, developing the Sheep Mountain mine near Jeffrey City. He was VP Exploration for UPC Uranium USA Inc., Senior Consultant for CUE Resources Ltd., and President of Adams Consulting Inc.
He loved geology and would happily explain geologic formations to anyone around him.
Greg was an active member of The Elks Club, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation and Ducks Unlimited.
Greg and Sharol loved to travel. They had many adventures including trips to Cancun, Puerto Vallarta, Spain, Tangier, and Hawaii, as well as a Panama Canal cruise. He enjoyed having a margarita in hand on the beach, sharing a rum and Coke, or good whiskey with friends on vacation. He was always happy to chat with a stranger and meet a new friend no matter where he was.
Greg was always up for an adventure. He spent many winters downhill skiing with Sharol, Marti and Mike in Wyoming, Colorado and Utah. He enjoyed taking his kids and grandkids out on ATVs, trying to toss them off a tube in the waves behind his boat, and fishing with them. He was passionate about travel, camping, hunting, fishing and his dogs. We know he will have many tails wagging and dog kisses in heaven.
Greg tried to fit over 100 years’ worth of activities into his 74 years. He truly lived his life to the fullest, didn’t hold back, shared his opinions freely, couldn’t sit still for more than five minutes, and loved his family, friends and dogs. He will be deeply missed by so many.
A celebration of life is planned for July 16, 2022. More information will be posted when a venue has been confirmed.
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Jon Peter Frizell: October 1, 1954 – February 24, 2022 (age 67)
Jon P. Frizell born October 1, 1954 in Great Bend, Kansas. He died February 24, 2022 at Wyoming Medical Center in Casper, Wyoming.
Jon had an immense love of archaeology and for the outdoors. He was the owner/operator of North Platte Archaeological Services, which flourished for 33 years and was based in Casper, Wyoming.
Jon enjoyed time with his family and with his dogs, Sadie and Raven. He was an avid collector of recorded music, and spent his infrequent spare hours fishing and gambling. A master gardener and home improver, he always had a domestic project underway. His family and business associates knew him as a jack of all trades and a master of some.
Jon is survived by his wife Elizabeth Frizell; children Jon M. Frizell, Elizabeth A. Frizell, and Meghan Anderson; son-in-law TJ Anderson; and grandchildren Amelia Frizell, Jamison Anderson, and Olivia Anderson.
Jon was preceded in death by his parents Harry D. (Pete) and Margaret M. Frizell, and by his sisters Diane Curtis and Mary M. Benedick.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Casper Humane Society.
Funeral services will be held at a later date in Larned, Kansas, and a celebration of life will be held in Casper. The family will share dates for these occasions as they become available.
I’ve walked through the Halls of Karma
I shook hands with both the Devil and God
They turned my eyes to the inside to see
Where my energies have gone
Yes I’ve run with both all through my life
I’ve respected and reflected them both
Yes the sympathy of God as he looked at my life
The excitement of the Devil as we talked.
So Lord have mercy
Lord have mercy on my soul. – B.O.A
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