Audrey Chatfield & Joseph Bodan

FAMILY LINE AND HISTORY

Audrey Ella Chatfield
4th of 5 children of Elmer Ellsworth Chatfield & Della Chatfield
Born: Nov 27, 1900, Spring Creek near Ten Sleep, Big Horn Co., Wyoming
Died: Jan 31, 2000 (age 99), near Jackson, Teton Co., Wyoming; stroke
Cremated: Remains in Riverview Cemetery in Worland, Washakie Co., Wyoming
Occupation: Ranch cook, worked with husband cooking for seismograph crews drilling for oil
Married: Feb 26, 1927, Joseph Anthony “Joe” Bodan, Brownsville, Cameron Co., Texas
Three children: Barbara Lee Bodan, Emerson Ellsworth Bodan, Nancy Dolores Bodan

Joseph Anthony “Joe” Bodan
Son of Giovanni Satriano (he took the name of Louis Bodan when coming to this country from Italy) & Julia Carucci/Cerchi
Born: Apr 26, 1898, Buffalo, Johnson Co., Wyoming
Died: Nov 30, 1983 (age 85), St. George, Washington Co., Utah; heart attack
Cremated: Remains in Riverview Cemetery in Worland, Washakie Co., Wyoming
Occupation: Ranchman, stock raiser, builder, carpenter
Married: Feb 26, 1927, Audrey Ella Chatfield, Brownsville, Cameron Co., Texas
Three children: Barbara Lee Bodan, Emerson Ellsworth Bodan, Nancy Dolores Bodan

1. Barbara Lee Bodan
Born: Nov 8, 1927, Manderson, Big Horn Co., Wyoming
Died: Feb 1, 2020 (age 92), Wyoming
Buried: Elliott Cemetery in Teton Co., Wyoming
Married (1): Oct 31, 1948, Jack Isaac Neal
Three children by Jack Neal, adopted by 2nd husband Lew Clark
Married (2): Jun 27, 1964, Lewell Harold “Lew” Clark, Las Vegas, Nevada
One child

2. Emerson Ellsworth Bodan
Born: Oct 26, 1931, Buffalo, Johnson Co., Wyoming
Died: Dec 12, 1992 (age 61), Lander, Fremont Co., Wyoming; cancer, heart failure
Buried: Mount Hope Cemetery in Lander, Fremont Co., Wyoming
Occupation: General contractor, craftsman
Military: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Married (1): abt 1955, Joyce Eileen (Dalzell) Romans; Goich; Scruggs
One child from a prior marriage was adopted by Emerson Bodan
Married (2): May 25, 1988, Frances “Allison” Davis, Lander, Fremont Co., Wyoming

3. Nancy Delores Bodan
Born: Jan 6, 1934, Lander, Fremont Co., Wyoming
Died: Nov 6, 2014 (age 80), Riverton, Fremont Co., Wyoming
Cremated: Ashes to be spread in Wind River Mountains
Occupation: Bookkeeper for husband’s construction company
Married: Nov 5, 1952, Charles Harry “Charlie” Gattis, Jackson, Teton Co., Wyoming
Five children

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Timeline and Records

Five children of Elmer Ellsworth Chatfield & Della Chatfield:
1. Helen Layle Chatfield
1894 – 1975 (m. Rudolph Oscar Hornburg)
2. Marion Hortense Chatfield
1896 – 1980 (m. William Perry Tarter)
3. Sevilla Maude/Shirley Chatfield
1898 – 1981 (m. Fred Chester Sproul)
4. Audrey Ella Chatfield
1900 – 2000 (m. Joseph Anthony “Joe” Bodan)
5. Constance Cordelia “Babe/Connie” Chatfield
1905 – 1990 (m. Forest Wayne “Frosty” Rosenberry)

Jun 15, 1900: Federal Census for Spring Creek, Big Horn Co., Wyoming:
Chatfield, Elmer: Head, born Jun 1863, age 36, married 7 years, born Colorado, father born Illinois, mother born Illinois, farmer, 82 farm animals
Note: 3 others listed in household, 2 farm laborers and a housekeeper
Note: Della (5 months pregnant with their 4th child, Audrey) and their daughters, Helen, Marion, and Sevilla are not listed as they are visiting Dell’s mother and father in Mary (Morrow) and Clark Samuel Chatfield at their ranch in Basalt, Eagle Co., Colorado.

Feb 15, 1894: Birth of Helen Layle Chatfield, the 1st child of Elmer & Della Chatfield, in Emma, Pitkin Co., Colorado

Feb 25, 1896: Birth of Marion Hortense Chatfield, the 2nd child of Elmer & Della Chatfield, in Spring Creek, Big Horn Co., Wyoming

Oct 18, 1898: Birth of Sevilla Maude/Shirley Chatfield, the 3rd child of Elmer & Della Chatfield, in Spring Creek, Big Horn Co., Wyoming

Nov 27, 1900: Birth of Audrey Ella Chatfield, the 4th child of Elmer & Della Chatfield, in Spring Creek, Big Horn Co., Wyoming

Dec 18, 1905: Birth of Constance Cordelia “Babe/Connie” Cordelia Chatfield, the 5th child of Elmer & Della Chatfield, in Basin, Big Horn Co., Wyoming

Spring Creek, Big Horn Co., Wyoming; circa August of 1906
On the back of this picture is handwritten: “Uncle Elmer’s ranch above Tensleep”
Note: Elmer Ellsworth Chatfield, Charles Henry Chatfield, and Jacquelin (Chatfield) Adams are siblings; pictured are 13 of their combined offspring (ages approximate):
Helen Chatfield, Marion Chatfield, Charles, Sevilla, Marion Adams, Leo, Howard, Roy, Kathryn Adams, Nella May, family dog, Audrey holding two babies, Gordon and/or Constance
Helen Layle Chatfield: born Feb 15, 1894 (age 12), daughter of Elmer & Della
Marion Hortense Chatfield: born Feb 25, 1896 (age 10), daughter of Elmer & Della
Charles Joseph Chatfield: born Nov 18, 1895 (age 9) Charles & Nellie, son
Sevilla Maude Chatfield: born Oct 18, 1898 (age 7), daughter of Elmer & Della
Marion Jacqueline Adams: born Apr 24, 1898 (age 8), daughter of Jacquelin & Fred
Leo Willard Chatfield: born Oct 23, 1897 (age 8), son of Charles & Nellie
Howard Francis Chatfield: born Jun 13, 1899 (age 7), son of Charles & Nellie
Roy Elmer Chatfield: born Mar 20, 1901 (age 5), son of Charles & Nellie
Kathryn “Kate” Adams: born Jan 31, 1903 (age 3), daughter of Jacquelin & Fred
Nella Mae Chatfield: born Mar 11, 1903 (age 3), daughter of Charles & Nellie
black dog
Audrey Ella Chatfield: born Nov 27, 1900 (age 5), daughter of Elmer & Della
2 babies (note: assuming Gordon is on the left and Constance is on the right):
Gordon Gregory Chatfield: born Dec 20, 1905 (8 mo), son of Charles & Nellie
Constance Cordelia Chatfield: born Dec 18, 1905 (8 mo), daughter of Elmer & Della

circa 1909: A rare photo (tintype) of Della; seated at right is her mother, Mary (Morrow) Chatfield. Audrey (presumably) is about age 8 or 9:

May 9, 1910: Federal Census for Spring Creek, Big Horn Co., Wyoming:
Chatfield, Elmer E.: Head, age 47, married 1 for 17 years, born Colorado, father born Illinois, mother born Illinois, occupation stock grower on range
Della: wife, age 36, married 1 for 17 years, 5 children born, 5 living, born Nebraska, father born Illinois, mother born Missouri
Helen L.: daughter, age 16, born Colorado, father born Colorado, mother born Nebraska
Marion H.: daughter, age 14, born Wyoming, father born Colorado, mother born Nebraska
Sevilla M.: daughter, age 11, born Wyoming, father born Colorado, mother born Nebraska
Audrey E.: daughter, age 9, born Wyoming, father born Colorado, mother born Nebraska
Constance C.: daughter, age 4, born Wyoming, father born Colorado, mother born Nebraska

Circa 1910 Postcard: Elmer & Dell’s five daughters at the ranch near Ten Sleep: Audrey, Marion, Helen, Sevilla, Constance “Babe”:

Circa 1910 Postcard taken at the same time; four older daughters Marion, Helen, Sevilla, Audrey:

May 8, 1913: Buffalo Bulletin, Buffalo, Johnson Co., Wyoming, pg 3:
Joe Bodan (age 15) entertained a number of his friends at a birthday party last week. The children report a good time and lots of nice things to eat.

Jan 14, 1916: Worland Grit, Worland, Washakie Co., Wyoming (pg 2):
The Durkee literary and educational society will hold their next regular meeting at the Durkee school house on Friday night, Jan. 21, the program starting promptly at 7:30. Following is the program to be given… Sevilla and Audrey Chatfield, duet.

Feb 4, 1916: Worland Grit, Worland, Washakie Co., Wyoming (pg 6)
The literary program with Seville and Audrey Chatfield was enjoyed by all.

Oct 13, 1916: Worland Grit, Worland, Washakie Co., Wyoming (pg 5):
Worland High School Notes
Sevilla Chatfield, reporter for Sophomore class.
Freshman class includes Audrey Chatfield.

Feb 16 and Feb 23, 1917: Worland Grit, Worland, Washakie C., Wyoming (pg 1):
Worland High School presents “Cupid at Vasser”… Seville Chatfield plays Wands Carrol. Audrey Chatfield plays other college girls.

Jan 19, 1917: Worland Grit, Worland, Washakie Co., Wyoming (pg 5):
Worland High School Notes
This is examination week for the first semester and those who were lucky enuff to get out of some of the exams were: …Sevilla Chatfield, Eng. II; …Audrey Chatfield, Alg. II, Eng. I, Anc. Hist.

As I Was Told:
Sevilla and Audrey were as much a ‘duo’ as Helen and Marian. They were two years apart in age, but only one year in school. (Sevilla repeated the 8th grade when they first moved to Worland.) The school bus routes did not extend to the county line, so they stayed at the L.E. Laird ranch during the week and returned home Friday night—commuting by team and wagon sometimes, other times in that big Buick touring car. ~Beverly (Sproul) Kelly,  daughter of Sevilla

Feb 16 and Feb 23, 1917: Worland Grit, Worland, Washakie Co., Wyoming (pg 1):
Worland High School presents “Cupid at Vasser”… Seville Chatfield plays Wands Carrol. Audrey Chatfield plays other college girls.

Mar 2, 1917: Worland Grit, Worland, Washakie Co., Wyoming (pg 1):
“Cupid at Vassar” was greeted by a packed house last Friday night. In fact part of the crowd was turned away as even standing room was at a premium. The players lived up to their expectations and gave the audience a real “live” performance. Each actor was a star in his or her particular part and it would be difficult to single out any Individual, so well was each part taken. Miss Faie Rue as Kate, Sevilla Chatfield as Wanda, Lester Gregg as Shiny, Jack Gage as John Willet, Irl Pritchard as Amas North and Ben Gregg as Hank continually “brought down” the house with their parts, as did also Rachel Meadows, as Helen Conway, the youngest Freshman, and Helen Meadows as Miss Page, prim and dignified. The chorus girls also; came in for their share of the applause— their performance being the best ever presented in Worland.

The intense interest of the great audience and the close manner in which they followed the play throughout its course was an eloquent tribute to the success of the play. It is hoped that the play may be repeated in the near future so as to give those who were turned away, a chance to see the performance.

Nov 8, 1917: Buffalo Bulletin, Buffalo, Johnson Co., Wyoming, (pg 3):
Joe Bodan was in town from the ranch near Powder river Monday and Tuesday of this week.

Sep 19, 1918: Kaycee Independent, (pg 4):
Mrs. Frank Holler of Sussex was asked to raise twenty-five dollars for the Wyoming ambulance in Sussex. With her money came a note saying the people in Sussex were so anxious to help the boys “Over There” they sent fifty dollars instead of twenty-five Following are the subscribers to that list: Mrs. Frank Holler, Elmer Levine, Gretch Lofton, Mr. and Mrs. E. Meike, Truman Shaw, Emerson Shaw, C.E. Hall, Frank Holler, Recce Gibbs, H.W. Davis, W.H. Robinson, T.W. Waugh, J.W. Burris, H.D. Stockham, Percy Robinson, R. Hull, Joe Bodan, E.E. Chatfield, R.L. Jones, Mrs. Price Burris, Mrs. Olie Beck, Margaret Myers, H.L. Payseno, Dorothy B. Davis, Charley Endres.

Johnson county was asked for $125. Any extra was to be used for equipment. We are sending $154. Thanks are also due Mrs. David Young, Miss Verna Keays and Mrs. Richard Young, who helped raise the money in Buffalo. Edith Sampson Healy, Treasurer for Johnson County

Oct 31, 1919: Death of Della Chatfield (age 47), mother of Audrey, on Halloween night at her home in Worland, Washakie Co., Wyoming. Her four older daughters are in their 20s, the youngest, Babe, is 14. Della is buried on Nov 4th in the Riverview Cemetery in Worland, Washakie Co., Wyoming
Note: Some family members recollect that Dell died from breast cancer—others, uterine or ovarian cancer

Nov 6, 1919: Worland Grit, Worland, Washakie Co., Wyoming:
Della B. Chatfield, wife of Elmer E Chatfield, a well known stockman and farmer of this section, died at their home north of the City last Friday evening. She had just recently returned from the hospital at Rochester, Minn. and the community held hope the end was not so near. Besides her husband she leaves five daughters, Helen, Marion, Sevilla, Audrey and Babe all residing at home. Funeral services were held at the home last Monday afternoon, the services being in charge of the Rev. William Gorst.

Jan 24-26, 1920: Federal Census for Election Precinct 4, Washakie Co., Wyoming:
Chatfield, Elmer E.: Head, age 56, widow, born Colorado, father born Illinois, mother born Illinois, farmer
Helen L.: daughter, age 25, born Colorado, father born Colorado, mother born Nebraska
Marion H.: daughter, age 23, born Colorado, father born Colorado, mother born Nebraska
Sevilla M.: daughter, age 21, born Wyoming, father born Colorado, mother born Nebraska
Audrey E.: daughter, age 19, born Wyoming, father born Colorado, mother born Nebraska
Constance C.: daughter, age 15, born Wyoming, father born Colorado, mother born Nebraska

Dec 23, 1920: Worland Grit, Worland, Washakie Co., Wyoming (pg 1):
Worland High School Notes
We enjoyed three visitors Thursday, December 16th, who were: Miss Fern Laird, Miss Marion Chatfield and Miss Audrey Chatfield.
Rexall Prize Contest Closes Friday Night
Who will win? The Rexall Store Diamond Ring Contest closes Friday night at midnight, and there will be five happy girls. The first prize will be a diamond ring, the second a gold wrist watch, the third a pearl necklace, fourth an ivory toilet set, and fifth an ivory manicure set. As we go to press Miss Pearl Denton is leading, with Catherine Howell, Velma Moncrief, Ida Reilly, Mildred Campbell, Marjorie Picard, Oneita, Peterson, Lanorma Early, Margaret McClellan, Frances Folck, Ruth Millard, Grace Chance and Constance Chatfield following closely.

1923-24: Elmer Chatfield loses his ranch due to the flooding of the Big Horn River. Everything is gone, including the wagons with the turkeys roosting in them, floating away. In late 1923 or early 1924, Elmer and his daughters Helen, Marion, and Audrey move to Texas. He farms river-bottom land between Harlingen and Brownsville, Cameron County. His youngest daughter, “Babe,” stays behind in Basin, Wyoming (with beekeepers) to work for her room and board and finish high school. Sevilla is married and living in Manderson, Wyoming.

Letter from Beverly (Sproul) Kelly (Elmer’s granddaughter):
Grandpa went down to the Rio Grande valley to grow cotton. The river-bottom land just below the ranch north of Worland had been flooded out in 1921 or 1922 and he was desperate to start over somewhere. He took the whole family (Helen, Marion, and Audrey) except for Babe who had not finished H.S., and Dad, Mother (Sevilla), Elmer and Freddie who had moved back into the banking business. He made arrangements in Basin to work for Babe’s room and board while she was going to school. When she finished her senior year in Basin, she went on to Texas, too. How she got there, I don’t know, probably by rail, but there was no family member attending her graduation and it was always a sad memory to her. Dad, Mother, and family did not join the clan until January of 1925.

In doing the math, Gramps must have had two good years because the flood did not destroy the crop til harvest time, 1925. Dad knew there were too many mouths to feed on no income, so hi-tailed it back to the Big Horn Basin to get enough money together to send for Mother (Sevilla), the boys, and me. It took five months of punching cows and ranching chores to earn enough to pay for our train fares back to Wyoming. Dad had never seen me (I hadn’t been born ’til after he left), and he picked me up to hold me over his head and Mother said I took one look into that cavernous mouth and ‘screamed bloody murder’. I got used to it eventually, I guess. ~Beverly (Sproul) Kelly

Mar 4, 1926: Buffalo News, Buffalo, Wyoming (pg 5):
Joe Bodan, who had been in Texas, the past three months, returned home the past week.

Feb 26, 1927: Marriage of Audrey Ella Chatfield & Joseph Anthony “Joe” Bodan, in Brownsville, Cameron Co., Texas

Nov 8, 1927: Birth of Barbara Lee Bodan, 1st of 3 children of Audrey Ella Chatfield & Joseph Anthony Bodan, in Manderson, Big Horn Co., Wyoming.

Apr 4, 1930: Federal Census for Election District 10, Johnson Co., Wyoming:
Bodan, Louis: head, owns, age 68, widowed, first married at age 29, born Italy, father born Italy, mother born Italy, immigrated 1882, farmer
Joe: son, age 32, married, married at age 29, born Wyoming, father born Italy, mother born Italy, farmer
Audrey E.: daughter-in-law, age 29, married, married at age 26, born Wyoming, father born Colorado, mother born Colorado
Barbara L.: granddaughter, age 2, born Wyoming, father born Wyoming, mother born Wyoming

As I Was Told:
Grammy Audrey had all her teeth pulled in her late twenties (just weak bad teeth) and they couldn’t afford to get her dentures for more than a year. She went without being able to chew much during that time. ~Kelly Shearer, granddaughter of Audrey & Joe

Oct 26, 1931: Birth of Emerson Ellsworth Bodan, 2nd of 3 children of Audrey Ella Chatfield & Joseph Anthony Bodan, in Buffalo, Johnson Co., Wyoming

Jan 6, 1934: Birth of Nancy Dolores Bodan, 3rd of 3 children of Audrey Ella Chatfield & Joseph Anthony Bodan, in Lander Fremont Co., Wyoming

May 1, 1940: Federal Census for Hyattville Town, Big Horn Co., Wyoming:
Bodan, Joseph: head, age 42, married, born Wyoming, farmer, inferred residence in 1935, rural, Gallatin County, Wyoming
Audrey E.: wife, age 39, married, born Wyoming, inferred residence in 1935, rural, Gallatin County, Wyoming
Barbara L.: daughter, age 12, born Wyoming, inferred residence in 1935, rural, Gallatin County, Wyoming
Emerson: son, age 8, born Wyoming, inferred residence in 1935, rural, Gallatin County, Wyoming
Nancy: daughter, age 6, born Wyoming, inferred residence in 1935, rural, Gallatin County, Wyoming

As I Was Told:
Grammy Audrey worked so hard cooking and cleaning on various ranches over the years. She and her husband Joe moved a lot and he worked as a wrangler/ranch hand and she was the cook/cleaner while also raising their three children. One of the stories she told was funny: she would have to go to town and pick up groceries for the ranch they were working in at that time. The road to the ranch was a long gravel road and she’d be so exhausted she’d put Emerson (her son) on her lap and he would steer the car while she took a nap. ~Kelly Shearer, granddaughter

Oct 30, 1941: Washakie Signal Fire, Washakie Co., Wyoming, (pg 4):
Mrs. Joe Bodan has a meeting of the women of the community at her home Wednesday to start the Hyattville quota of Red Cross sewing. There are quite a number of garments to finish and anyone’s help will be greatly appreciated. Mrs. Bodan is in charge of the Hyattville branch of Big Horn county’s Red Cross work.

Oct 31, 1948: Marriage of Barbara Lee Bodan & Jack Isaac Neal, her 1st marriage, in Jackson Hole, Teton Co., Wyoming

Nov 5, 1952: Marriage of Nancy Dolores Bodan & Charles Henry “Charlie” Gattis, in Jackson, Teton Co., Wyoming

abt 1955: Marriage of Emerson Ellsworth Bodan & Joyce (Dalzell) Romans, his 1st marriage, her 4th

Married (1): Jul 2, 1946, George Franklin Romans, Lander, Fremont Co., Wyoming
Divorced: Apr 13, 1948, George Franklin Romans, Lander, Fremont Co., Wyoming
One child: Duane Franklin Romans

Married (2): Sep 11, 1949, Danny D. Goich, Lander, Fremont Co., Wyoming
Divorced: Dec 19, 1950, Danny D. Goich, Lander, Fremont Co., Wyoming
No children

Married (3): Feb 9, 1952, Roy Nicholas Scruggs, Casper, Natrona Co., Wyoming
Divorced: Mar 3, 1955, Roy Nicholas Scruggs, Lander, Fremont Co., Wyoming
No children

Married (4): abt 1955, Emerson Ellsworth Bodan, Lander, Fremont Co., Wyoming
No children

Jun 27, 1964: Marriage of Barbara Lee Bodan & Lewell Harold “Lew” Clark, her 2nd marriage, in Las Vegas, Clark Co., Nevada

Dec 1964: Photo of Joe & Audrey Bodan:

Early 1970s: Chatfield sisters:

Oct 1976: Oakland, California: picture of three Chatfield sisters and their cousins Neva Aubin and Marjorie Tuck:
Marion (Chatfield) Tarter Hyatt (daughter of Elmer & Della Chatfield)
Neva (Mallon) Aubin (daughter of Jacquelin Chatfield & James Mallon)
Marjorie (Chatfield) Tuck (daughter of Clark Samuel Chatfield, Sr. & Mary Elizabeth Morrow)
Audrey (Chatfield) Bodan (daughter of Elmer & Della Chatfield)
Constance (Chatfield) Rosenberry (daughter of Elmer & Della Chatfield)

Jun 4, 1987: Death of Joyce Eileen (Dalzell) Bodan (age 61), 1st wife of Emerson Ellsworth Bodan; in Lander, Fremont Co., Wyoming, of pancreatic cancer. Joyce is buried in Mount Hope Cemetery in Lander.

May 25, 1988: Marriage of Emerson Ellsworth Bodan & Frances “Allison” Davis, his 2nd marriage; in Lander, Fremont Co., Wyoming

Emerson Ellsworth Bodan & Frances “Allison” Davis

Jul 15, 2008: Death of John Isaac “Jack” Neal (age 79), son of Isaac Herald “Ike” Neal & Huana/Hona Emelia Christopherson and the 1st husband of Barbara Lee Bodan, in Great Falls, Cascade Co., Montana. Jack is buried in the Castner Falls Cemetery in Cascade Co., Montana.

Nov 10, 2014, The Ranger, Fremont County’s Daily News, Fremont Co., Wyoming:
Nancy Delores Gattis
Nancy Delores Gattis, of Riverton, died Thursday, Nov. 6, 2014, at her home. She was 80 years old. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 14, at the United Methodist Church in Riverton followed by lunch at the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Club, 404 E. Fremont Ave.

Nancy Delores (Bodan) Gattis was born Jan. 6, 1934, in Lander, the daughter of Joseph and Audrey Bodan. She had a brother, Emerson Bodan, and a sister, Barbara Clark. On Nov. 5, 1952, she married Charles Gattis in Jackson. They moved around the state while he worked various jobs. They settled in Lander for six years before moving to Jackson where they raised their children and had a construction business. They had five children: …..
In 1985, they moved to Montana where they had a ranch. They eventually moved back to Wyoming, living in Dubois, Lander, and Riverton.

She spent many years traveling to rodeos with her husband, children and grandchildren. She and her husband made many friends over the years, and her family said they treasured them all. They said she loved her garden and flowers, and she spent many hours making her yard a showplace. They also said she was also a wonderful cook and was always baking treats to give away.

Her family said they will remember the unconditional love she showed them all. They said family always came first for her, and she was a “gem of all gems.”
She is survived by her husband; children …

Back of Christmas picture/postcard to Beverly (Sproul) Kelly & family reads:
Dear Fred, Bev, and Jason: Just to let you see I can still ride a horse. This is one of Charlie’s roping horses. Isn’t he a beauty? It was taken this summer in their roping arena. Hope this finds you all well so you can have a good Christmas, & don’t eat too much turkey. Guess you will all three be together, Hope so.
Much love for Christmas, we will have Christmas here.

Nov 30, 1983: Death of Joseph Louis “Joe” Bodan (age 85), in St. George, Washington Co., Utah; heart attack
Cremated: Joe’s remains are interred in the Riverview Cemetery in Worland, Washakie Co., Wyoming.

Jul 25, 1985: The Jackson Hole Guide, Jackson, Teton Co., Wyoming (pg 18):

Sep 29, 1992: Death of Lewell Harold “Lew” Clark (age 62), son of Harold Silas Clark & Ada Eliza Ferrin and 2nd husband of Barbara Lee Bodan, in Juarez, Ascension Municipality, Chihuahua, Mexico. Lew is buried in the Elliott Cemetery in Teton Co., Wyoming.

Oct 7, 1992: Jackson Hole News, Jackson, Teton Co., Wyoming:
Former County Commissioner Lew Clark Mourned
Long-time valley resident and former county commissioner Lewell Clark was remembered at emotional services attended by some 600 people Monday at the LDS Jackson Third Ward Chapel in Jackson. Clark died Sept. 29 in Juarez, Mexico. He was 62. Clark at one time one of the most popular politicians in Jackson Hole, was the co-owner of Clark’s Ready Mix & Construction in Jackson. He waged a brave battle with cancer before his death.

Lewell Harold Clark was born June 9, 1930, to Harold and Ada Clark. In 1932 when Lew was two, his father Harold took employment in the Panama Canal Zone to work on the Madden Dam Project. The whole family lived there 2 years. During the period of the Great Depression through World War II, the family moved to several areas in Wyoming Colorado and California, following the available construction jobs. Lew’s early education was a patchwork quilt of schools dependent upon where the jobs were each year. In 1946, when Lew was a sophomore in high school, the family moved back to Jackson Hole permanently.

Lew was extremely active in all school activities at Jackson-Wilson High School. He was selected an all-conference football player as a senior and was a popular leader in all student activities including a party at the old Park headquarters which resulted in a two-week suspension of the entire basketball team. Lew then accepted a baseball scholarship to the University of Wyoming and played catcher for the Cowboys for two years.

With the advent of the Korean War in 1950, Lew joined the Naval Air Cadets program in Pensacola, Fla. The top graduating cadets were given the option to join the Marine Corps or stay in the Navy. Lew chose the Marine Corps. He served a tour of duty in Korea as a Marine Corps fighter pilot. Lew always loved flying and had a plane of his own for many years. Following the Korean War, he became a flight instructor in Corpus Christi, Texas, and completed his military service in 1956. Lew returned to the University of Wyoming to finish his studies, graduating with a bachelor of science degree in civil engineering in 1959.

In 1964 Lew was married to Barbara Bodan Neal, who brought with her three wonderful children; …. They started their home in Wilson and Lew became an instant father, a role he dearly loved. Lew completed his family in 1966 with the birth of his daughter….

Lew was a member and leader in many organizations. He served on the Wilson School Board for four years and then on the Unified Teton County School District Board for an additional two years. He was on the Teton County Planning Commission for seven years, and was elected to serve as a Teton County Commissioner in 1987 and served for four years. Lew was a member of the Board of Wyoming Associated General Contractors (AGC) and served as its President in 1979. He also served for several years as the National Director for the Wyoming A.G.C. He was a current member of the A.G.C. Municipalities and Utilities. In 1986, Lew was awarded the Charles M. Smith Civic Award by the AGC of Wyoming for outstanding community service. In 1989 he received the AGC of Wyoming Outstanding Contractor Award.

Lew was a member of the Order of Masons, the Benevolent Protective Order of Elks and the cemetery board. He cared deeply for his community and tried always to be an outstanding example in all areas of his life. Lew was always supportive of youth groups in the Valley, including 4-H, High School Rodeo, the ski team and any group of youngsters requiring sponsorships. Lew was a devoted husband and father and loved his family tremendously. He was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. He served as a Home Teacher, and as the Sunday School President. He held the Melchizedek Priesthood and was ordained a High Priest. He also served in the Elders’ Quorum Presidency. He and Barbara were sealed to each other and their family in the Logan Temple on July 12, 1991.

Dec 12, 1992: Death of Emerson Ellsworth Bodan (age 61), 2nd of 3 children of Audrey Ella Chatfield & Joseph Anthony Bodan, in Lander, Fremont Co., Wyoming; cancer, heart failure. Emerson is buried with his first wife, Joyce (Dalzall) Roman Bodan in the Mount Hope Cemetery in Lander, Fremont Co., Wyoming. The two photos below are of Audrey Ella (Chatfield) Bodan and Emerson Ellsworth Bodan.

Jan 31, 2000: Death of Audrey Ella (Chatfield) Bodan (age 99) near Jackson, Teton Co., Wyoming; stroke
Cremated: Audrey’s remains are interred in the Riverview Cemetery in Worland, Washakie Co., Wyoming alongside her husband Joe

Of the five Chatfield sisters, Helen died first, then Marion, then Sevilla. When Audrey was notified of Sevilla’s death, she said, “I guess I’m next.” Not so—she survived them all (Constance died in 1990), nearly reaching the century mark—ninety-nine years, 2 months.~Beverly Kelly, daughter of Sevilla.

Feb 9, 2000: Jackson Hole News, Jackson, Teton Co., Wyoming (pg 45):

Nov 6, 2014: Death of Nancy Dolores (Bodan) Gattis (age 80), 3rd of 3 children of Audrey Ella Chatfield & Joseph Anthony Bodan, in Riverton, Fremont Co., Wyoming. Nancy was cremated with her ashes to be spread in the Wind River Mountains.

Nov 10, 2014, The Ranger, Fremont County’s Daily News, Fremont Co., Wyoming:
Nancy Delores Gattis
Nancy Delores Gattis, of Riverton, died Thursday, Nov. 6, 2014, at her home. She was 80 years old. Services will be at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Nov. 14, at the United Methodist Church in Riverton followed by lunch at the Fraternal Order of the Eagles Club, 404 E. Fremont Ave.

Nancy Delores (Bodan) Gattis was born Jan. 6, 1934, in Lander, the daughter of Joseph and Audrey Bodan. She had a brother, Emerson Bodan, and a sister, Barbara Clark. On Nov. 5, 1952, she married Charles Gattis in Jackson. They moved around the state while he worked various jobs. They settled in Lander for six years before moving to Jackson where they raised their children and had a construction business. They had five children: …..

In 1985, they moved to Montana where they had a ranch. They eventually moved back to Wyoming, living in Dubois, Lander and Riverton. She spent many years traveling to rodeos with her husband, children and grandchildren. She and her husband made many friends over the years, and her family said they treasured them all. They said she loved her garden and flowers, and she spent many hours making her yard a showplace. They also said she was also a wonderful cook and was always baking treats to give away. Her family said they will remember the unconditional love she showed them all. They said family always came first for her, and she was a “gem of all gems.

She is survived by her husband; children …

Feb 1, 2020: Death of Barbara Lee (Bodan) Clark (age 92), 1st of 3 children of Audrey Ella Chatfield & Joseph Anthony Bodan, in Wyoming. She is buried in the Elliott Cemetery in Teton Co., Wyoming alongside her husband, Lewell Harold “Lew” Clark.

2020. Catherine (Clemens) Sevenau.