The following obituaries appeared in the May 5, 2021 edition of the Star Valley Independent.

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Our beloved father, grandfather, great-grandfather and great-great grandfather, Clyde C. Olson (Pa) (Harv), age 93 passed away peacefully at his home with his family by his side on April 29, 2021.

Clyde was born December 28, 1927 in Afton Wyoming to Charles Afton and Cecil Cline Olson. He was raised in Smoot, Wyoming. He married Roma Shumway on August 30, 1948 in the Salt Lake Temple. They lived in Thayne, Wyoming where he worked in the Star Valley Swiss Cheese Factory. They moved to Utah in 1953 due to his employment on the Southern Pacific Railroad. He retired as B&B Foreman for the Southern Pacific Railroad in 1987.

Clyde was active in The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the scouting program and a long-time member of the Ogden 29th Ward.

He loved hunting, fishing and outdoors and was an avid mountain man. He loved attending rendezvous and Alpine Mountain Days. He was a fun, loving, caring man and loved by all. He loved his family so much and always said “It is a poor man who can’t improve his stock”.

Clyde is survived by one brother, Paul Olson, his children Jerel (Carolyn) Olson and Arlene Olson Taylor; seven grandchildren, three grand-dogs, 20 great grandchildren, ten great-great grandchildren and one more on the way in June.

Clyde was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 72 years Roma (Mema), three brothers: Melvin Charles Olson, Donald Lavere Olson and Dean Afton Olson, three sisters: Arline Joyce Olson, Carol Cecil Olson and Wilda Fern Olson.

Funeral services will be held on May 7 at 3 p.m. at the Meyers. Mortuary, 845 Washington Blvd. Ogden, Utah. The viewing will start at 2 p.m. Internment will be the following day at 3 p.m. in the Fairview, Wyoming Cemetery.

One of the shining stars of Star Valley has left us too soon.

The lover of all things Snoopy, rocks, cats, her dog, Toy and her classic black Porsche.

Collette Perry was a true friend to everyone.

She spread happiness to everyone who had the pleasure of meeting her.

Please join us for a Celebration of Life on Saturday, May 8 from 5-8 p.m. at the Afton Civic Center.

Food will be served but please bring a dessert to share.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation in Colette’s name to Star Valley Health Charitable Foundation, 901 Adams Street, Afton, Wyoming 83110.

Dan L Ashment, our loving husband, patient father, mischievous grandfather and playful great grandfather passed Friday, April 30, 2021 after a sudden and short illness. His last day was a wild adventure; touching moments and laughter all strung together on a thread of minor miracles and divine intervention.

Some rules were bent and four generations of his family got the chance to say what they wanted to say and be loved back. The only regret any of us have, is that he’s gone.

He was called to the next life and wrapped this job up completely before he left. A pattern familiar with anyone who ever worked with him. His departure is sudden and heartbreaking, but he did it in a way that left us all feeling more happy for him than sad for ourselves.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 8, 2021 in the Afton Tabernacle at 11 a.m. with a viewing prior to the service starting at 9:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. There will also be a night viewing on Friday. May 7, 2021 at Schwab Mortuary from 6-8 p.m.

Doug Williams passed away in April of 2021.

He frequented the Wagon Wheel and Tootsies in Thayne and resided in Freedom, Wyoming.

He was a Vietnam Veteran with many honors from the Marines-Sergeant, Navy-Intelligence Specialist and Gunner’s Mate Technician.

He was a kind and animal loving person with a big heart.

He will be deeply missed by our family. We are sorry to have lost a friend and neighbor.

May he Rest In Peace.

Weldon Jay Bassett was born on March 14, 1943 and returned to his Heavenly Father on April 26, 2021. He was born in Osmond, Wyoming to Ammon and Lucile Bassett. He was the eighth of twelve children. He stopped attending Star Valley High School to join the United States Navy where he served as a Seabee. He served his country from 1960 to 1964.

He graduated from Star Valley High School after returning from service. Through a blind date, he met his wife Judy Beth Glenn. They were married in 1968 and lived happily together for fifty-two years. They had five children: Milo, Erica, Shawn, Kimberly, and Tara.

An avid hunter, Weldon shared his passion by working as a hunting guide and teaching hunter’s safety. He loved outdoor activities but also enjoyed bowling, golf, and pool. He loved to make others smile and would often be found teasing or joking with anyone around him.

Weldon was a proud member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and had a firm belief in the gospel and in his Savior.

He is survived by his wife, Judy Glenn Bassett, daughters Kimberly Bassett-Bowen (Brandon) of Arkansas, Tara Bassett-Wheeler (Korry) of Smoot, sons Milo Bassett of Afton, and Shawn Bassett of Colorado. He is also survived by eight grandchildren. Jesse Bassett, Meghan and Blake Bowen, Kennadee, Eli, and Grahm Wheeler, Dawn Eaglestar, and Aedensis Bassett. He is also survived by his siblings; Nevin, Melvin, Ronald, Nellie, and Mary Jean.

Weldon was preceded in death by his parents, eldest daughter Erica Jean, and six of his siblings.
He was laid to rest on May 1st in the Afton, Wyoming cemetery.