Francis Joseph Thar

Francis J. TharOctober 4, 1919 - October 10, 2014Graveside service for Francis J. Thar will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at the Rozet, Wyoming Cemetery. Military honors will be conducted by the American Legion Post #42 Honor Gaurd.Francis J. Thar, age 95, long time Campbell County rancher died of natural causes on Friday, October 10, 2014 at the Pioneer Manor Nursing Home. Francis Joseph Thar was born to John "Dutch" Henry Thar and Mary Agnes (Thomas) Thar on October 4, 1919 in Rozet, Wyoming. Francis graduated from the Rozet High School. He served in World War II in the Army Air Corps from 1943 until receiving his honorable discharge in 1945.After returning home from the war he lived, worked and eventually purchased his parent's homestead near the Belle Fourche River, South of Rozet. On June 16, 1963 Francis married Elvira Christina Halverson and together they enjoyed the ranching life for 43 years. Francis and Elvira lived most of their life on their ranch North of Weston, on the Little Powder River until moving to the Pioneer Manor in 2000. Francis' life was centered around ranching and farming his land. He was especially proud of his wheat farming on the "South Ranch". He had many successful years of farming and harvesting with his John Deere combines, tractors and drill. Francis enjoyed restoring old cars and tractors. He gave many of his vehicles names like Bertha, Gerty and Brownie. One of his notable pass-times was collecting coins. He is survived by his sister: Mary Bartlett of Albuquerque NM, and sister-in-law: Leola Thar of Gillette, Wyoming and numerous nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his brother Vincent Thar, wife Elvira, sister Elizabeth Horger, brother John and parents.Memorials are suggested to benefit the Pioneer Manor Alzheimer's Unit. Memorials and condolences may be sent in Francis Thar's name in care of Walker Funeral Home, 410 Medical Arts Court, Gillette, WY 82716. Condolences may also be sent via the website at www.WalkerFuneralGillette.comFuneral Home:Walker Funeral Home410 Medical Arts CourtGillette, WYUS 82716