Wesley Chandler Childers, of Pavillion, WY, passed away on November 12, 2010 at the Wyoming Medical Center in Casper, Wyoming.
Wesley was born on January 20, 1928, in Jordan, Montana, to Ellis R. Childers and Emma F. (Pfeifer) Childers Robertson. He lived in Jordan until joining the service in January of 1945. Wesley served in the South Pacific during WWII and was honorably discharged in January of 1949.
He married Thelma J. Wertz in Williston, North Dakota on October 14, 1951. They raised their five children while moving on numerous occasions with the drilling companies Wes was employed with. He was especially proud of his children and grandchildren. He would joke with Thelma about not having a dud in the bunch. Wes was a hard worker and always put his family’s needs first. He was fearless; Thelma never worried because she knew Wes would take care of things. He was always busy; he thought it was wrong not to be working. He enjoyed spending time in the barn with his horses. If he went to a horse sale, he typically came home with more horses than he left with. After retiring in 1986, Wes ranched for 10 years and then returned to work in the oil industry until 2002.
Wes is survived by his wife Thelma of Pavillion, WY; sons Curt (Cindy) Childers of Riverton, WY; Todd (Becky) Childers of Casper, WY; daughters Carol Childers of Riverton, WY; Kelly (Mike) Tonn of Gillette, WY; Colleen (Jim) Harmeyer of Douglas, WY; ten grandchildren: Ellis, Miles, Allie and Hallie Childers; Trish and Penny Tonn; Brian, Pamela and Phil Harmeyer; and Melissa Garcia; two brothers, Mike (Paula) Childers and Pat Childers both of Colstrip, MT; and two sisters, Bev (Joe) Murnion of Jordan, MT and Kay Childers Plummer of Miles City, MT; stepbrother John (Irene) Robertson of Circle, MT; and a stepsister Marge (Robertson) Taylor of Fromberg, MT; and seven great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, stepfather G.A. Tot Robertson; stepmother LaVina Childers Hohl; brother Garland “Button” Robertson; and stepsister Katherine (Robertson) Penn.
Graveside memorial services will be held on Saturday, June 30, 2012 at 11:30 a.m. at the Pioneer Cemetery in Jordan, MT. Arrangements are under the direction of Stevenson & Sons Funeral Home of Jordan.
Service Schedule
Graveside Service with Full Military Honors
11:30 a.m.
Saturday June 30, 2012
Pioneer Cemetery
Jordan, MT 59337
Service Schedule
Graveside Service with Full Military Honors
11:30 a.m.
Saturday June 30, 2012
Pioneer Cemetery
Jordan, MT 59337
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Beatrix Williams says
condolences to the family
Wesley Childers says
condolences to the family
Beatrix Williams says
Wesley???
Guillermo Dogson says
condolences to the family
Garathen Weebleston says
What my body knows
is not a lie it’s not
a lie I tell you it is not
it’s nothing short of truth
and nothing larger
my past lodges
in my marrow and if
I wanted a transplant
There’d be no match
Others’ sorrows dwarf
my petty traumas still
these bones are mine
when they creak
when they moan
when they whine
there’s only one thing
I can claim these bones
are mine I tell you
they are mine and kind
to abandon no thing
that makes this pulse
no one but me.
Dhruv Inaya says
condolences to the family
Beatrix Williams says
The day I met you for the first time is still fresh in my memories. That day changed my life because you walked into my life, and everything turned so beautiful. Since then, I have become a happy man surrounded by positivity and love that you have showered me with.
Grushen Twidleson lll says
Once, I was seven years old, my mama told me
“Go make yourself some friends, or you’ll be lonely”
Once, I was seven years old
It was a big-big world, but we thought we were bigger
Pushing each other to the limits, we were learning quicker
By 11, smoking herb and drinking burning liquor
Never rich, so we were out to make that steady figure
Once, I was 11 years old, my daddy told me
“Go get yourself a wife, or you’ll be lonely”
Once, I was 11 years old
I always had that dream like my daddy before me
So I started writing songs, I started writing stories
Something about the glory just always seemed to bore me
‘Cause only those I really love will ever really know me
Once, I was 20 years old, my story got told
Before the morning sun, when life was lonely
Once, I was 20 years old
I only see my goals, I don’t believe in failure
‘Cause I know the smallest voices, they can make it major
I got my boys with me, at least those in favor
And if we don’t meet before I leave, I hope I’ll see you later
Once, I was 20 years old, my story got told
I was writing ’bout everything, I saw before me
Once, I was 20 years old
Soon, we’ll be 30 years old, our songs have been sold
We’ve traveled around the world, and we’re still roaming
Soon, we’ll be 30 years old
I’m still learning about life, my woman brought children for me
So I can sing them all my songs, and I can tell them stories
Most of my boys are with me, some are still out seeking glory
And some I had to leave behind, my brother, I’m still sorry
Soon, I’ll be 60 years old, my daddy got 61
Remember life and then your life becomes a better one
I made the man so happy when I wrote a letter once
I hope my children come and visit, once or twice a month
Soon, I’ll be 60 years old, will I think the world is cold?
Or will I have a lot of children who can warm me?
Soon, I’ll be 60 years old
Soon, I’ll be 60 years old, will I think the world is cold?
Or will I have a lot of children who can hold me?
Soon, I’ll be 60 years old
Once, I was seven years old, my mama told me
“Go make yourself some friends, or you’ll be lonely”
Once, I was seven years old
Once, I was seven years old
Ibraheem Ishadula says
condolences to the family
Kate Childers says
Forever in my heart <3