The following are obituaries and death notices that appeared in the July 29, 2010 edition of the Star Valley Independent.

Cecil “Bud” Dabel, age 92, passed away on Sunday, July 18 at the Star Valley Care Center. Cecil was born on October 10, 1917 at home in Freedom. He was the ninth child born to August Dabel and Sarah Isabel Snyder Dabel.  Cecil had nine other brothers: Ralph, Arthur (Doc), Marvin (Dutch), Norman (Nibs), Ronald (Red), Vernon, Floyd, Junior (JR), Robert (Bob), and a half brother Wilford (Bill).  He had six sisters: Florence, Ruth, Leone, Calpurnia, Verda,  Colleen and two step sisters: Hazel and Stella.  The Dabel family lived in Freedom where August Dabel operated a creamery. When Cecil was six years old his family moved to Afton. Cecil learned and enjoyed fishing as a child as did all his brothers. Most likely he learned to fish by tagging about with his older brothers Doc, Dutch and Norman to Crow Creek, Clark’s barn, and up Swift Creek. Their first fishing poles were willows with a string and a hook. Those were eventually replaced with cane poles.  Cecil’s father August Dabel, started a movie theatre in Afton, where they played silent pictures (the Nickelodean) for many years until talking moves came into being. The American Theatre was located where “Dog Eared Books” is presently. Cecil could remember selling tickets at the theatre when he was a senior in high school.  August Dabel built a new American Theatre around 1935 in Thayne. He sold the theatre in Afton to C.S. Wray and it became known as the Wray theatre for many years. They in turn moved to the location which is now called The Ford Theatre. Cecil worked for his father at the American Theatre for several years. In 1946,  August Dabel sod the theatre to Cecil and his brother Dutch. They ran the theatre together for about 25 years.  On May 13, 1943, Cecil married Eva Losetta Perkins in Paris, Idaho. To this union four girls were born: Cecilia Dale, Danna Lee, Denice Renell, and Julie Beth. Cecil and Eva has two still born babies, Clyde born Nov. 5, 1951 and Barbara Ann on Feb. 13, 1958. Cecil was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Their marriage was later solemnized in the Logan Temple.  Cecil painted houses in and out of the valley with his brother Norman. They painted together for about 30 years. Dad was known throughout the valley and outside the valley for the good job that he did at a reasonable price. He could paint really fast too. Cecil’s wife Eva claimed that he was a professional house painter-the very best. He was a great fisherman, loved hunting, camping and was a good dancer. Cecil and Eva loved being up Greys River and had many stories to tell about their own experiences up there and their experiences with the Dabel brothers and their wives.  Cecil leaves behind two sisters, Calpurnia Knutti of Vernal, Utah; and Verda Helm of Smoot. He is survived by four daughters, Dale Kennington of Afton, Danna Lee Schiess of Salt Lake, Denice Walton of Afton, Julie Romine of Afton, 14 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren.  Funeral services were held on July 23, 2010 in the Afton Stake Tabernacle. Burial took place in the Afton Cemetery. Thanks Dad for our heritage! We love you!!

Euella Loretta Clark Potter (better known as Peggy)passed away July 15 2010 at the Star Valley Medical Center due to an injury following a fall at the Star Valley Care Center.  Peggy was born Sept. 29, 1917 in Smoot to Ernest L. and Caroline Schwab Clark. She was the first daughter and third child in the family. She had two older brothers Martin and Jim, and one younger sister, Lillian and one younger brother, Delbert.  She had a happy, hard working childhood that goes with life on a farm. There was always something to do, milking cows, working in the hay field, meals for threshers, a big garden to tend and the list goes on and on.  She attended grade school in Smoot, walking to school a total of four miles each day during the fall and spring. In the winter riding with her father as he took his milk to the creamery with team and sleigh. She was involved in many outdoor activities winning a pair of skis in competition.  She attended and graduated from Star Valley High School in 1935. She married Walter Allen Potter, a local Smoot man, October 30, 1937 at Paris, Idaho.
Walter worked at many jobs such as: Dude Ranches in Jackson Hole and Moran areas. Summers in the coal mine at Blind Bull on Greys Rive and winters at the coal mines in Rock Springs. When their first daughter was ready to start school they purchased their present home. This home was located where the Steve Clark home is now. Later being moved north of Smoot to its present location.  After the property north of Smoot was purchased and Walter was still working away from home, Peggy ran the farm getting up at 4 a.m. to go down and milk the cows (by hand), often the temperature being 30 degrees below zero, and then back to get the family ready for school. During the summer she plowed, irrigated, put up the hay, all th hard work that goes with the running of a farm with the help of her young family. It was a real treat to her when they finally moved the house to its present location. She once told her daughter, Iris, that she would never marry a farmer. She didn’t, but Walter did.  After Walter died in1978, Peggy continued to live on the farm and work with her sons. She was still graining boxes, feeding calves and washing the bulk tank when she was almost 80 years old.  Peggy was very instrumental in the raising of her grandson. Ryan came to live with her when he was eight months old. The grandchildren loved to spend time with her and she look forward to their visits. Over the years she had any devoted visiting teachers and home teachers who checked on her often.  A highlight in Peggy’s life was at the age of 89 she was able to attend the Logan Temple and receive her endowments.  Peggy lived at home until she was 90. When she could no longer stay at home, she became a resident at the Star Valley Care Center. This was a hard move for her and it took some getting use to.  Peggy is survived by her children: Anita (Lyman) Harmon, Ernest (Ione) Potter, Iris (Richard) Hillstead, Ron (Gayla) Potter, Von Potter; one brother, Delbert (Joy) Clark, 14 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild and many nieces and nephews. Preceding her in death: her husband, Walter; parents, Ernest and Caroline; two brothers, Martin and Jim; one sister, Lillian, one son, Don; one grandson, Clark and one granddaughter, Gina.

Griffin Decker Call was born to Jeff and Mona Call in Salt Lake City, Utah on Sept. 10, 1992.   A loving son, brother, and uncle, Griffin showed kindness towards all living things. He loved to read and learn, completing his high school educational credit early to pursue his education on his own terms which included playing music and traveling to unfamiliar places to increase his understanding of the world. Griffin possessed a deep passion for his interests, avoiding things he felt to be unimportant to his personal development.
He loved spending time with his young nephews Creed and Levi, whom he greatly cared for. Always one to surprise his mother with flowers or spare an insect by taking it outdoors, Griffin was compassionate and seemed to exhibit wisdom beyond his years. Being the youngest child, he looked to his siblings for guidance, always impressing them with his advanced understanding.   His infectious humor and wit will be missed, as he was often entertaining others with insight and laughter. Griffin also displayed stoic demeanor at times, with eyes that showed he was deep in silent contemplation.   Griffin is a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and understood the importance of families. He loved being with his family.  Griffin passed on Wednesday, the morning of July 14, 2010 as a result of injuries received in an accident in Little Cottonwood Canyon, east of Sandy, Utah.  He is survived by his parents, Jeff and Mona; siblings, Britney (Justin) Mellen; Tyson (Natalie); Riley, all of Draper, Utah; grandparents, Jessie Call of Afton; and E.J. and Pat Decker of Fla.   He was preceded in death by grandfather, Lee Call.  Funeral services were held in his honor Saturday, July 17 in Draper, Utah.

Leslie Keith Bowcut, 83, passed away peacefully at his home in Alpine on Thursday July 22, 2010.  Keith was born on Sept. 10, 1926 in Burley, Idaho to Leslie Peter and Fern Mitton Bowcut. He resided in Burley until joining the United States Navy where he served in Okinawa, Japan working in a Seabee unit of the Navy.
It was during his military service that Keith learned operating and troubleshooting for big equipment. He worked for Jelco Inc. as a master mechanic, shop manager and heavy equipment troubleshooter. The company would fly him around the country to troubleshoot for large and heavy equipment. It was through this experience that he became interested in flying and obtained his pilot’s license.  He met Dorothy Rosa Miller and after a brief courtship, they began their 53 year marriage on Nov. 2, 1956.
Keith enjoyed working with his hands, and sharing activities with Dorothy. They took classes together and they loved fishing and traveling.  Keith is survived by his wife, Dorothy Bowcut; son, Don (Barbara) Bowcut; brothers, Noel (Lois) Bowcut; Jerry (Helen) Bowcut; grandchildren, Michelle (Ace) Perez; Keith Bowcut; and great-grandchildren, Dylan and Malia Perez.  Keith was preceded in death by his parents; son, Lee Bowcut; and brother, Blaine Bowcut.  Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday July 29, 2010 at Wilks Funeral Home, 211 W. Chubbuck Road with military rites provided by the Pocatello Veteran’s Honor Guard.

Velda Garrett, 89, a lifelong resident of Star Valley was laid to rest on July 24, 2010 at Afton Cemetery.  She passed peacefully on July 19, 2010. Velda was born in Freedom and grew up in Etna.  She lived with her parents, John Ashment and Iola (Sanderson) Ashment and brother, Arvil on a dry farm with no electricity and no running water.   Velda remembered seeing the first telephone poles being brought into the valley as a young girl Years later, she moved to Afton where she raised her children, Anna Vee and Dowe.   Velda worked at the Lower Valley Power and Light (Lower Valley Energy) for 33 years as the billing supervisor. She enjoyed her work very much and made many lifelong friends during her career.  Her hobbies included reading, cooking, embroidery, camping and genealogy. In her youth, she loved to listen to music and dance. Velda also loved to watch ice skating and never missed watching the Olympics.  Velda had a remarkable memory her entire life. She could remember names and dates often better than those half her age. Without fail, every Thursday, she read the Star Valley Independent cover to cover. She always enjoyed knowing what was going on in the Valley.  Even though she suffered many difficulties throughout her long life, Velda always had a sense of humor and never complained about the challenges she faced. Her devotion to her family was second to none. She loved her family above all and doted on her granddaughters and great-grandchildren.  She was a member of the Afton First Ward and enjoyed teaching Sunday school for many years.  Velda was preceded in death by her children Anna Vee Rapp and Dowe Garrett.  She is survived by her granddaughters Nicole Kirkbaumer of Dove Canyon, Calif., and Michelle Aragon of Corona, Calif., as well as six great-grandchildren.

Funeral services for Robert Sperl will be held on Thursday, July 29, 2010 at 11 a.m. in the Jackson LDS First Ward Chapel.  A viewing will be held from 10-10:45 a.m. prior to the services at the church.