James Orvil Wasden Family



James Orvil Wasden
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Philip Asay Wasden

Philip Asay Wasden

Philip Asay Wasden, eldest son of James Orvil and Mae Asay Wasden.  This site is for our ancestors, but when wonderful things happen, we just have to celebrate them!  My brother Phil left this morning for Washington D.C.  He will be participating in a Concert this Memorial Day, and was chosen to be one of four vetrans who will place a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.  What a wonderful honor.  Following is a message sent from Phil regarding this event:

"Among the patriotic and rousing numbers we will perform in our Armed Forces Concert this evening, is the thoughtful piece entitled, "Who Are The Brave?" The answer to the question is a powerful rejoinder, “Those who serve mankind!” My thoughts regarding this song are as though there is a “looped” playback of the words in my psyche. In other words, I cannot get them out of my mind. I think of the many Patriots of this country—known and unknown, in times of war and peace, civilian and military; there are many “hero’s.” Are the United States leaders and their decisions perfect? Of course not! They have often blundered putting others in “harm’s way.” Like Tennyson’s account of the Battle of Balaclava, those icons of courage and achievement were the ones carrying out the orders of their superiors. The debates of war will continue long after the battles but they should never taint the pure sacrifice of those who “paid the ultimate price.”

“…Forward, the Light Brigade!'
Was there a man dismayed?
Not though the soldier knew
Some one had blundered:
Theirs not to make reply,
Theirs not to reason why,
Theirs but to do and die:
Into the valley of Death
Rode the six hundred…”
n “The Charge of the Light Brigade” by Alfred, Lord Tennyson.

As we sing tonight, and again next week in the Washington, D.C. Concerts, my thoughts will be upon the many hero’s in my life. I will not embarrass some of the living by naming names however, you know who you are! I have been granted the ultimate honor of being one of the Veterans selected to present a wreath at The Tomb of The Unknown Soldier next Saturday. When I salute, I will salute all Patriot’s of all ages.

We are grateful to all who serve this great country, past, present and future.  Thank you for your service.

Valentine Tragedy

James Orvil Wasden

GRAVE LOCATION - Block C Lot 4 Grave 8

James Orvil Wasden

Born 23 May 1910, Penrose, Park, Wyoming

Parents James Brooks Wasden & Tilda C. Christensen

Md Delilah Mae Asay, 4 Feb 1935

Died 16 Feb 1943, Lovell, Big Horn, Wyoming

Buried Saturday

Fire Accitent Claims Life of Penrose Man

Death relieved the suffering of Orvil Wasden of Penrose Tuesday morning after he had been fatally burned 24 hours earlier at his home. He received the burns when a large oil can, containing tractor fuel, exploded as he was pouring from it into a fire in a stove. The fuel saturated his clothing after the explosion and he ran from the house and for some distance before Mrs. Wasden overtook him and threw a quilt around him. The first quilt was also burned and a second was needed to completely smother the flames.
The couple then drove in a truck loaded with coal to the home of his parents, where Dr. Graham of Powell was called and immediately after the examination he was taken to the Lovell Hospital where he was treated to ease his suffering. He remained conscious during Monday and passed away just 24 hours after his accident.

As a result of the fire in the home the kitchen was completely burned, but neighbors controlled the blaze before much other damage was done.

Funeral arrangements have not been announced, as a brother is expected to arrive from California today or tomorrow.
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Funeral Held at Byron for Wasden
Funeral services for Orvil Wasden were held Saturday afternoon in the Byron Ward chapel. They were conducted by Bishop Walter G. Stevens. The choir sang "Thru Deepening Trials," and John Jensen offered the opening prayer. Ted Stevens and Ralph Ericksen played a violin duet, "The End of a Perfect Day."
R.L. Allphin read the obituray and made a few consoling remarks. Dr. Thos. B. Croft was the main speaker, telling of religion in life and the fine things deceased had done to make a full and complete life while here on earth. Merrill Tew sand, "I Am A Pilgrim," and the benediction was offered by Floyd Cowley.

Interment was made in the Penrose cemetery with Albert Shumway, Fred Hopkin, Arnold Berthelson, Alden Anderson and Thurman Rorer pallbearers.

James O. Wasden, the son of Mr. and Mrs. James B. Wasden, was born on May 27, 1910 at Penrose. He attended school there, and later at Powell where he was outstanding in athletics, winning several track ribbons. He was married to Delilah Mae Asay on February 4, 1935 and was the father of two children, Phillip 5, and Marlene 3. He is also survived by his wife, parents, two brothers, Brooks, of Pomona, Calif., and David of Cody, four sisters, Mrs. Alvin Johnson of Lovell, Mrs. Russell Blood of Ralston, Mrs. Oscar House of Ralston and Mrs. Norman Sorenson of Lovell.

(taken from the Lovell Chronicle)

Source: http://personal.tctwest.net/~gonefishin/penrose/pafn06.htm