Michael Trumper

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• Name: Don Trumper
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Died:
O'Donell (Don) Trumper passed away unexpectedly from a short illness on Jan. 14, 2015, at the age of 88. He was born in Douglas, on April 30, 1926, to Otis and Vera Trumper.

Don, a family man, was a devoted, loving husband and proud, wonderful father and grandfather. He is survived by his wife Joanne, sons Kelly and Michael, daughter Colleen, stepson Gary Hansen and seven grandchildren. He loved and was loved by
in-laws Jim and Barbara Read, Ernie and Donna Douglas and many nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents and sister Patricia Murray of Casper.

As a member of the "Greatest Generation," he enlisted into the U.S. Army Air Corps in 1944 and crewed on the quick A-20 "skip bomber" in the South Pacific during World War II. After being honorably discharged, he returned home and found employment in Wyoming's oil industry. He moved to Tucson, Arizona, in 1955 seeking new opportunities and a warmer climate. In 1959, he returned briefly to Wyoming to marry the "love of his life," Joanne Read. They were married on July 15, 1959, and together returned to Tucson where they lovingly shared 55 happy and blissful years.

He was a 30-year employee of Tucson Rock & Sand/Tanner Companies and retired in 1985. In retirement, Don and Joanne enjoyed motorhoming, traveling from the Arctic Circle in Alaska to Nova Scotia and everywhere in between. They loved being together and seeing this great country. Recent years found the two of them still most deeply in love and contentedly enjoying family and home. The radio hobby, both CB and HAM, was an important part of his life. It was 1973 when KFR8871, the "Leapin' Lizard," was born into the CB Radio world. Later, with his desire to communicate with anyone and everyone around the world, Ham Radio Operator "KD7JBN" hit the airwaves. Over the course of four decades, with his friendly, lively banter, he touched the lives of thousands.

You could never meet a more warm, gentle and sincere man. His delightful smile and laugh and his twinkling blue eyes bespoke his loving and generous nature. He possessed a sharp mind to the very end and could discuss current events as easily as reminiscing about the good old days. As a true American patriot, he was very proud of his service to his country. He was a 64-year member of The American Legion, Post 8 in Douglas.

? Douglas Budget February 6, 2015

O'Donnell married Joanne. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Otis married Vera Marie Saul on 20 Nov 1920 in Weston, Wyoming, United States, and was divorced before 1940. Vera (daughter of Willard A. Saul and Emma Sarah Gibson) was born on 21 Aug 1898 in Dow City, Crawford County, Iowa, United States; died on 21 May 1989 in Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming, United States; was buried in Douglas Cemetery, Douglas, Allegan County, Michigan, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Died:
Vera Saul Trumper, age 90, died Sunday, May 21, 1989 at the Converse County Memorial Hospital following a short illness. She was the daughter of Willard A. and Emma S. (Gibson) Saul. She moved to Wyoming with her parents and two brothers in 1901, and they lived on ranches on LaBonte Creek and Owl Creek south of Douglas. She was reared and educated in Converse County, graduating from the Converse County High School. She attended Ferry Hall College in Chicago. She worked for the Maurer & Garst law firm for several years. She then worked as a secretary for Morton, Inc. for many years, retiring from that job in the late 1970s. She has resided in Douglas during her retirement years. She is survived by one son, O'Donnell Trumper of Tucson, Ariz.; one daughter, Patty Murray of Casper; four grandchildren, Kay Bourquin of Casper, and Kelly, Michael and Colleen Trumper, all of Tucson; and four great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Vernon and Veldon Saul. (Information was obtained from her obituary in the Douglas Budget, May 24, 1989 and cemetery records.)

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Benjamin married Sarah A Dinsmore. Sarah was born on 3 Jan 1873 in California, United States; died on 12 Mar 1929 in California, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Willard A Saul
• Name: Willard A. Saul
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Died:
Willard A. Saul, 76, long-time Converse County resident, died in Denver on Wednesday, March 19, after a long illness. Mr. Saul was born on a farm near Cedar Rapids, Iowa. While still a boy, the family moved to Dennison, Iowa, where he grew to manhood. He was married to Miss Emma Sara Gibson on September 9, 1896. Three children were born to this union. As a young man, he made a hunting trip into this country and was impressed with its possibilities. In 1901, along with his brothers, H. C. and J. C. Saul, he returned here. The young men secured land on the LaBonte, forming the LaBonte Stock Company. In 1915 Willard and Henry sold their interests in this ranch, moved to Glendo and bought a general store and a ranch on Horseshoe. In 1920 Willard and his brother Henry started a jewelry and hardware store in Douglas. Willard and his son, Veldon, later bought out Henry's interest in the venture. Surviving are his widow; a daughter, Mrs. Vera Trumper; two sons, Veldon of Douglas and Vernon of Marysville, Calif.; and a brother, J. C. Saul. His twin brother, Henry, preceded him in death in 1929. (Information was obtained from his obituary and cemetery records.)

Willard married Emma Sarah Gibson on 9 Sep 1896 in Misouri Valley, Harrison County, Iowa, United States. Emma (daughter of Solomon Gibson and Maria Kidd) was born on 18 Jul 1871 in Dow City, Crawford County, Iowa, United States; died on 24 Dec 1962 in Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming, United States; was buried in Douglas Park Cemetery, Douglas, Converse County, Wyoming, United States. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Name: Emma Sarah Gibson
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Died:
Emma Saul, 91, passed away unexpectedly Dec. 24 at her home in Douglas on North Third Street. She came to Wyoming with her husband, Willard Saul, in 1901. Previous to that time, Mr. Saul with his brothers, Henry C. and Charles, had formed the LaBonte Livestock Company on LaBonte. The family lived on LaBonte until 1913, when Mr. Saul and his brother, Henry C., purchased the 4T Ranch on Horseshoe. Later, the family moved to Douglas where Mr. Saul engaged in the hardware business with his son, Veldon, in 1930. Mr. Saul died in 1947. Mrs. Saul is survived by two sons, Veldon of Douglas, and Vernon of Marysville, California; a daughter, Vera Saul Trumper of Douglas; her sister, Lillian Gibson, with whom she made her home; three grandchildren, and four great grandchildren. (Information was obtained from her obituary and cemetery records.)