14B - JACKSON HOLE NEWS&GUIDE, Wednesday, December 12, 2012
Obituaries
Miles, 65, shared love of sports, zest for life A memorial service for former Jackson resident Candace Cease Newcomb Miles will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Congregational United Church of Christ in Douglas. Miles died Dec. 1 at MD Anderson Cancer Treatment Center in Houston following a brief but courageous battle with cancer. The following was provided by her family. Candace was born April 13, 1947, in New Rochelle, N.Y., to Gloria Joy “Twink” and Robert Cease. She attended Mary Burnham School, now known as Stoneleigh-Burnham. She married George Lee Newcomb on June 15, 1968, and was widowed in 2002. She married Ron Miles in 2003. Candace had a lifelong passion for athletics, outdoors, the arts and dear friends, but above all, family. She treasured her husband Ron Miles; sons George Lee Newcomb and Todd Gardner Newcomb; daughters-in-law Mary McBryde and Dana Newcomb; best friend Sarah Carroll; and, her greatest joy, five beautiful grandchildren she adored: Taylor Graves, Cassie and Shaun Newcomb, and Madeline and
Angus McBryde Newcomb. Candace grew up in Rye, N.Y. She was a competitive swimmer and tennis player and thought nothing of swimming across Long Island Sound while training. Her family members were avid skiers and often spent weekends traveling across New England to ski, packing peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for their coat pockets so they could ski without taking a Miles lunch break. With her first husband, Lee Newcomb, Candace raised George and Todd. They moved extensively, including to Laredo, Texas; Antigo, Wis.; Rochester, N.Y.; Gaithersburg, Md.; Novato, Calif.; Stone Mountain, Ga.; Slidell, La.; Rye, N.Y.; Stamford, Conn.; and Jackson. Through her positive, easygoing and adaptable spirit, she taught her boys how to accept change with great
humor and flexibility. She imparted her love of sports by joyfully competing wherever they landed. And, true to her spirit, she showed how important family was by ensuring that yearly visits to Cliff Island, Maine, Rye and the Florida Keys were never missed. In 2003, her life changed. She met Ron Miles, who became her constant companion and soul mate. The bond between the two of them was like no other. Together they explored the world and found adventure, new friendships, joy, laughter and love every day, whether in Douglas or while visiting beautiful places and national parks across the U.S. Their nomadic lifestyle, traveling in their 32-foot land yacht, gave them both immense joy and ensured that their days were filled. Whether playing golf, biking, kayaking, hiking, playing pickleball or just figuring out where to go next, their life together was more than she had ever hoped for and filled her with overwhelming happiness. Candace’s zest for life was exuberant and infectious. Her positive, selfless, warm and thoughtful attitude
made her unique and made those who crossed paths with her never want to leave her side. Her smile and big blue eyes were enveloping and will always be remembered. She was active with her local church, women’s groups, clubs and other organizations and was always ready to help others and eager to get involved. Profoundly, she was preceded in death two short months ago by Twink, her mother and best friend, who we know was waiting for her with open arms and likely a delicious glass of red wine. Until her very last breath, Candace placed others before herself. In the face of her own death, her grace, strength, calm, humor and love was incredible and left those around her in awe. No words can convey how dearly she will be missed and the hole that will be left in our lives, but her greatest gift is knowing that we are all better and stronger because we knew her and, more importantly, because she loved us. Rest in peace, Candace. You were deeply loved by family, friends and all those who knew you.
Miller, 60, taught skiing on Snow King Mountain Former Jackson Hole resident Linda Jean Miller died Dec. 3 in the Help for Health hospice home in Riverton. She was 60. Born June 24, 1952, in Toledo, Ohio, Linda grew up in Temperance, Mich., where she graduated from high school and attended Monroe Community College. After high school, she worked as a first mate on a salmon fishing boat and waitressed while bringing up her daughter, Deanna. Linda raised horses, dogs, cats and sheep. She had a special talent with animals. She worked as a wrangler and stagecoach driver in Jackson and
competed successfully in team penning and barrel racing. She was a competitive target shooter, golfer, bowler and bodybuilder. She was a certified Citizens Mounted Patrol officer and volunteered her time for that. Linda probably should have been a competitive driver, as she commuted six days a week from Riverton to work at Snow King Miller Mountain’s Great American Ski School. She also taught skiing at Boyne Mountain,
Mich., and Killington, Vt. Linda cooked and cowboyed for Wyoming Horses in Pavillion and worked her last six years as a security guard at Wind River Casino. She is survived by her mother, Marlene Combs; sister Sharon Diefenthaler; brothers Tim and Michael Combs; and grandchildren Randy Patterson, Taylynn Ervin-Miller and Nicole Miller. She was preceded in death by her father, Paul Combs, her sister Kathy Wiseman and her daughter, Deanna Noller. Memorials can be made to Help for Health Hospice, 1240 College View Dr., Riverton, WY 82501.
Rohwer, 92, was key in building of St. John’s church Former Jackson resident Robert George Rohwer Sr., died Dec. 1 at home in Stillwater, Okla., after a long struggle with congestive heart failure. The following was provided by his family. Bob was born Nov. 20, 1920, in Fort Calhoun, Neb. He attended the University of Nebraska, graduating with a degree in chemistry. Bob married Barbara Jean Rich-
ards, of Omaha, in 1942. He worked with Grain Processing Corporation in Muscatine, Iowa, and developed corn starch products essential to glossy print paper and paper diapers. He retired as vice president of sales. Bob and Barbara lived in Jackson in the ’80s and ’90s. Both were active members of St. John’s Episcopal Church, and Bob was instrumental in the construction of the current church
and acquisition of the pipe organ. He was a member of Rotary International and supported many community organizations and events. Bob was an avid duck hunter and fisherman who supported many conservation groups and enjoyed spending time at the family cottage in Canada. Robert is survived by his wife of 70 years, Barbara Jean (Richards) Rohwer, of Stillwater; sister Beth Denniston, of
Shady Side, Md.; children Dr. Robert G. Rohwer, of Ellicott City, Md., Heidi Hoart, of Stillwater, Rebecca Hunsinger, of Los Alamos, N.M., and Dr. Richard J. Rohwer, of San Diego; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. A funeral service was held Friday at the Fort Calhoun Presbyterian Church. Burial was in the Fort Calhoun Cemetery.
On the Record Marriage Licenses
The Teton County vlerk’s office issued the following marriage licenses in October and November: November Julie Lynn Buggy and Bernie John Witte Alma Delia Colin Angeles and Jorge Guerrero Garcia Lyne Ellen Bishop and Douglas George Herrick Madeleine William Wickwire and Aaron Keith Friend Lisa Carol Schmeh and Bryan Gordon Snyder Molly Jean Kingsley and David Christian Foster Katherine Lockwood Finnegan and Jeffrey Paul Zell Sara Julia Fret and Jose Eduardo Fret Guerra Loren Jean Kapelow and Gregory Paul Hill Betsy Penn Davis and David Andrew Johnson Wendy Sue Hagedorn and Daniel James Leemon October Lacoa Lee Corder and John Michael Sampson Hillary Anne Higgins and Mark Anthony Fantasia Annette Marie Little and Brion Ashley Greene Courtney Alexander Schneider and Charles Brady Wild Bonny Griswold Bennett and Jeffrey Broderick Wright Amanda Joy Savic and Michael Harold Riley Gregoria Bedolla Sanchez and Leonides Hernandez Flores Katie Sue Patrick and Shawn Patrick Robertson
Sofia Annalisa Herrera and Jacob Michael Lewis Laura Marie Welch and Russell Joseph Hartlieb Amanda Jean Aultman and Bryan Holland Graybill Blanca Estel Olvera-Jimenez and Abraham Hernandez-Bautista Tiana Wilene Hammer and Jacob Allen Nelson Lisa Marie Mangis and Burke Lane Hibbert Laura Elizabeth Goins and Matthew Reese Bowers Xinyu Cao and Rian Christopher Pein Nichol Leilani Dorsey and Robert Leroy Aschenbrenner Jodi Lynn Wind and Joshua Jay Ackerman Laura Lee Simmons and Christopher David Prince Natalie Eiko Tanaka and Peter Louis Welker Anna Marie Nagler Ingalls and Michael Durand Bressler Cheryl Ann Musgrave and Adolph Navarro Vieyra Elizabeth Irene Gay and Tyler Caleb Debuhr Brittany Vascik and Mark Allan Walker Deana Leeann Dyess and Kurt Brian Cornelson Kerilyn Ashley Johnson and Kyle Christopher Marier Jana Ann Mort and Thomas Carlos Wilcox Joseline Lizette Molina Sanchez and Christian Francisco Nikol Ann Margiotta and Mark Hopkins Cynthia Ann Deal and Thomas Herbert Mask Francisca Rayo Valencia and Alan Waring Bennett Tara Turner Oppenheimer and Jeffry James Davidson Patricia Palacios Cruz and Javier Garcia Bedolla
Cherryl America Antipuesto and Kenneth Alan Smith Allison Robertson and Sean Patrick Hannafin
Warranty deeds
The following warranty deeds were recorded by staff at the Teton County clerk’s office between Dec. 3 and 5: Recorded Dec. 3 From: Richard Woodruff To: Bivouac LLC From: Charles Reynolds To: Charles D. Reynolds trustee From: Ronald P. and Jacqueline S. Boone et ux To: Kerry Louise Juknaitis and John Joseph Castellari et al From: Orin C. Smith trustee To: Brian R. Brady trustee From: Patrick J. Comfort To: Jill Boggini From: Brendan and Conor Foley et al To: Brian J. Foley From: Lisa and Brian J. Foley et vir To: Lisa W. and Meghan C. Foley et al trustees From: Brian J. and Lisa Foley et ux To: Lisa W. and Meghan C. Foley et al trustees From: Youk Yard LLC To: Mark J. Barron and Ruth Ann Petroff et ux From: Youk Yard LLC To: Mark J. Barron
From: Scott G. and Judy K. Smith et al trustees To: Juliet S. James trustee Recorded Dec. 4 From: Jane Hanser Matthews trustee To: T-Pines LLC From: FS Jackson Hole Inc. To: James M. Smith Recorded Dec. 5 From: Bluegrass Owners Association To: Orest J. Baransky and Mary Ludwick-Baransky From: Bluegrass Owners Association To: Albert and Jodie Hollub et ux From: Bluegrass Owners Association To: Edmund E. Hollub From: Liesel Imber Hunter at al To: Bluegrass Owners Association From: Pine Box LLC To: Thomas Lee McCallum trustee From: Andrew and Margaret Brigham et al trustees To: Fish Creek Investments LLC From: Peter James and Sharon Jina Brighton et ux To: Sharon J. and Peter Brighton et ux From: William D. and Jean A. Hamilton et ux To: Peter and Sharon J. Brighton et ux From: Elizabeth F. Pedersen To: Kevin J.P. O’Hara From: John Douglas and Jillian P. Reese et ux To: SJJJ LLC