Jesse Whiteman

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(Sept. 2, 1931 -  Sept. 27, 2015)

Jesse Lee Whiteman died Sept. 27, 2015, in his home in Green River, following complications of Parkinson’s disease. He was 84.

Jesse was born Sept. 2, 1931, in Ogden, Utah, to Arthur Jesse Whiteman and Zelia Lee Whiteman.

He graduated from Evanston High School in 1949. He then went on to earn his bachelor’s degree in geology at the University of Wyoming. Jesse enlisted in the Army and proudly served as a sergeant in the Army Corp of Engineers during the Korean Conflict.

When he returned home, he met and married his beloved wife, Kay Louise Nida, on June 8, 1957. They had four children. He worked in many positions in the oil field, and his career took him and his family all over Wyoming.

He retired and settled in Evanston. While in Evanston, he was a member of and held several offices in the BPOE. He was also a member of the VFW. He enjoyed following sports, especially the Wyoming Cowboys and the Denver Broncos. Jesse was an avid rodeo fan. He enjoyed camping with his family. One of his favorite pastimes was watching and listening to his children and grandchildren play sports.

He was preceded in death by his mother and father, brother, Bud Lee, sister, Loretta Robertson, and brothers-in-law Jim Nida and Bill Thompson.

He is survived by his wife Kay; son Donald (Sandee) Whiteman of Powell; daughters Diane (Wesley) Butler of Rock Springs, Susan (Mike) Knezovich of Meeker, Colorado, and Marie (Eric) Robertson of Houston, Texas. He was proud of his 12 grandchildren: Nicole (Todd) Summers, Amanda (Jay) Carter, Melissa Butler, Jason Butler, Paige (Brent) Cummings, Robert Knezovich, Bailey (Chad) Clark, Isaac (Kandace) Robertson, Miranda Robertson, Holly Knezovich, Abigail Robertson, Ty Whiteman, and 10 great- grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Lucy Thompson of Laramie, sister-in-law Marilyn Nida of Glenrock, and several nieces and nephews.

Memorial service will be held in Evanston at Crandall Funeral Home on Thursday, Oct. 1, at 11 a.m., followed by a graveside service at the Evanston City Cemetery.

Memorial donations can be made to the VFW, Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research, or a charity of your choice.

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