Wanda Innes

Funeral services for Wanda Roush Innes will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, September 28, 2013 at First Presbyterian Church with Pastor George Moore officiating. Visitation will be 6p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday, September 27th, at Walker Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Mount Pisgah Cemetery in Gillette, Wyoming.Wanda, age 88, of Gillette, passed away at Primrose Retirement Community on September 21, 2013.Wanda Maxine Roush Innes was born on August 13, 1925 in Gillette, Wyoming to James Henry Roush and Doris Florence Weeks. When she was five years old, her family moved to her Dad's homestead and attended school just two hundred yards from her grandparents' house. After graduating from Campbell County High School in 1943, Wanda went to school at the University of Wyoming where she obtained her War Emergency Teaching Certificate and began teaching at a small rural school. On August 13, 1945, Wanda married Ronald Innes in Hardin, Montana and their first son Ronald Lee was born in 1948. After the winter of '49, Wanda and her family moved to help Ronald's Uncle Richard Flint on the Flint Ranch. Wanda continued to substitute teach until a second son, Robert Allen was born in 1952. Shortly after this, Ronald and Wanda moved back to the Innes Ranch and lived there until the time of her death. Wanda most enjoyed spending time with her family but she had several hobbies such as painting, riding her ATV, arrowhead hunting, and gardening. She also enjoyed taking care of chickens, playing cards, watching the Colorado Rockies, and listening to the Wyoming Cowboys. Wanda was an active member of the Savageton Homebuilders Club for 52 years, a 4-H leader for over 15 years and belonged to the Campbell County Woolgrowers Auxiliary as well. She was the recipient of numerous awards for her contributions to these organizations over the years. Wanda was also an instructor for a two week furniture refinishing workshop for over 17 years. Known for her volunteerism; Wanda was instrumental in several community events such as revitalizing Pleasantdale Hall and the annual road cleanup of 4-J road for over 40 years. Wanda's artistic abilities are reflected in the design for the cover of Campbell County: The Treasured Years book. One of her drawings has been used by the Woolgrower's Auxiliary as a logo on various items throughout the years.Wanda is survived by her son, Robert (Lisa) Innes, daughter-n-law, Zondra (Rick)Poteste; grandchildren: Nikki (Cal) Alford, Ryan Innes, Kyle (Erin) Innes, James (Julie) Innes, Jenna Innes, and Kirsten Innes; great grandchildren Abigail, Gabriella, and Owen Alford. Brother Robert Roush (Dona), sister Norma Atwood (Eldon), and numerous nieces and nephews.Wanda was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Allen Innes, son Ronald Lee Innes, brother Ronald Roush, and daughter in law Cindy Sue Innes.Condolences and Donations may be sent to Walker Funeral Home 410 Medical Arts Court Gillette, WY 82716 to benefit Savageton Home Builders or Wyoming Wool Growers Auxiliary. Condolences may also be sent via the internet at www.walkerfuneralhome.comFuneral Home:Walker Funeral Home410 Medical Arts CourtGillette, WYUS 82716