Charles Edward Errington

A celebration of life for Todd Errington will be held at 10 AM., Friday, May 23rd, 2014 at Todd's arena, 15 miles east of Highway 59, on Highway 450 in Wright, Wyoming., with Pastor Martin "Marty" Crump of Family Life Church officiatingCharles Edward Errington Jr, 55, of Wright, Wyoming, was reunited with his Dad and Sister, after an auto accident Wednesday, May 14th, 2014 near Gillette, WY. Todd was born June 11th, 1958 in Salinas, California, the second of four children, to Charles Edward and Frances "Pat"(Lang) Errington. His family lived on the Peach Tree Ranch in Central California, until he was eight years old. After moving several times throughout California, Oregon and Idaho, they settled in Gillette, WY in 1974. He graduated from Campbell County High School in 1977, where he competed in High School Rodeo. He was active in 4-H and showed Beef and Horses. While attending school he helped his Dad on the Durham Ranch in Wright, WY. After graduation, he worked as a ranch hand for Urban Groves and later started Thunder Basin well service. In 1980 he married Dianna Fedje in California, before returning to Wright, WY where he became employed at the Black Thunder Coal Mine. A result of this union was 5 beautiful children that Todd loved and adored. In 2000 they moved to Virginia, where he worked for Southern Virginia University until 2001, returning to Wright to work for Karl Bertagnole, where his marriage was later dissolved and he returned to work at Black Thunder Coal Mine. Todd was always a helping hand when needed. He will be remembered as a Good Man, Son, Loving, Supportive and Proud Father, Grandfather, Brother, Friend and Companion. He absolutely adored his grandkids and they adored him as well. They were the twinkle in his eye when he was around them. They affectionately called him, "Papa Horses". His passion for roping, good horses, and border collies, kept him close to his ranching heritage. In 2007 he and Joy, began to build their dream home and small ranch adjacent to the family property. Todd is survived by his loving companion of 6.5 years; Joy Mathews, sons; Andrew (Ashley), Adam (Jekaterina), and Alex (Michelle), daughters; Aubree Thompson (Jamie), and Afton (Parker Kjar) (fiancee), One Granddaughter and two Grandsons; mother; Pat Errington, sister; Cheri Carter, brother; Rick (Laurie), several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, and lifetime friends, as well as his family of 32 years at the coal mine. He was preceded in death by his father; Charles Errington and his sister; Cathy Errington Coleman. In lieu of flowers, a trust fund has been established at Wells Fargo Bank to benefit Todd's grandchildren. Memorials and condolences may be sent in Todd's name in care of Gillette Memorial Chapel, 210 W. Fifth St., Gillette, WY 82716 or condolences via the Internet at www.gillettememorialchapel.comFuneral Home:Gillette Memorial Chapel210 West Fifth Street Gillette, WYUS 82716