Obituary - Helen Margaret Firmage

DEATH OF LITTLE HELEN MARGARET FIRMAGE

The death of Helen Margaret, the little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Firmage, occurred last Saturday afternoon, after a brave fight against a complication of diseases.

Little Helen Margaret was born on April 22nd, and had been an unusually healthy, happy baby, the joy and pride of the household. About two weeks ago she was taken ill and in spite of all that could be done to relieve her, passed away last Saturday.

The funeral services were held at the home on Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 o’clock, conducted by Rev. S. A. Webber. Interment was made in Mountain View cemetery, many beautiful flowers covering her last resting place. The bereaved parents have the sympathy of the community in their sorrow.

--Rock Springs Miner; December 23, 1916

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Obituary - Elizabeth Firmage White Barrass

Mrs. Barrass Funeral Rites Set for Today

Funeral services for Mrs. Richard C. Barrass will be held at 2:30 this afternoon at the L.D.S. church. Bishop William Gibbs of the second ward will conduct the rites and burial will be in Mountain View cemetery.

Members of the Pythian Sisters lodge will conduct short services at the Villanova funeral home at 2 p.m.

Mrs. Barrass, a lifelong resident of Rock Springs, died Wednesday at Sweetwater Memorial hospital.

--Rock Springs Daily Rocket, February 25, 1956

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MRS. RICHARD C. BARRASS

Funeral services for Mrs. Richard C. Barrass, 64, of 810 Center street were held Saturday afternoon at the L.D.S. church. Bishop William Gibbs of the Second ward conducted the rites and burial was in Mountain View cemetery.

Pallbearers were selected from the Knights of Pythias lodge and were Aaron Deneley, Joe Dominske, R.L. Francis, John Retford, Joseph Seppie and Pete Shinazy.

Mrs. Barrass, a life long resident of Rock Springs, died early Wednesday morning in Sweetwater Memorial hospital following a three-week illness.

She was born Elizabeth Firmage Feb. 6, 1892 in Rock Springs, a daughter of John and Janet Firmage, early day residents of the city. She was married to Richard C. Barrass here Jan. 21, 1921.

Survivors are her husband, one daughter and two sons, Mrs. Robert E. Woods and Richard Barrass, both of Pocatello, Idaho, and George White of Rock Springs; seven grandchildren and two sisters and one brother, John Firmage of Rock Springs, Mrs. Janet Hoye of Layton, Utah, and Mrs. Mary Ellen Buchanan of San Francisco.

Mrs. Barrass was a member of the Pythian Sisters lodge and members of the organization conducted funeral rites at the Villanova funeral home Saturday before the services at the church.

--Rock Springs Miner, February 26, 1956

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Obituary - Janet Hunter Baxter Firmage

Patient Sufferer Passed Beyond

Mrs. John Firmage died at her home in this city, on Tuesday, April 15th, age 57 years, after many months of patient suffering. About a year ago while visiting in Salt Lake, she suffered a stroke of paralysis, and in a short time another stroke which left her in a very weak condition. She had been confined to her bed for many weeks, and a short time before her death, gangrene started in one foot, which caused her death.

Deceased was one of the oldest residents of this town, having come here from Scotland in 1872, and having lived in the one house for thirty years. Left to mourn her loss is her husband, three daughters, Mrs. Jeanette Hunter of Bicknell, Indiana, Mrs. Thos. Richie of Ogden, and Mrs. John White of this city, and son, John Firmage, Adam Cooper, a half brother, and George and Alex Hunter of Diamondville, and George McBride of Salt Lake.

Funeral services were conducted from the Mormon church Thursday afternoon at 2 o’clock, Bishop James Crookston officiating. The floral offerings were many and beautiful.

--Rock Springs Rocket No. 22 April 18, 1913

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Obituary - John Leonard Firmage

John Firmage, Sr. Passes

Mr. John Firmage, Sr., member of the Union Pacific Old Timers Association and 40-year Class of 1928, passed away at the Wyoming General Hospital on Thursday, April 6, 1944, where he had been a patient for over a year.

Mr. Firmage was born in Kirkealdy, Fifeshire, Scotland, and came to America at the age of 17 years. In 1886, at the age of 23 years, he arrived in Rock Springs and entered the employ of The Union Pacific Coal Company, working in No. 1 Mine until it was closed down in the year 1910. For a number of years he was boss driver at this mine when all hauling of coal underground was accomplished by the use of mules and horses. After the closing of this mine, Mr. Firmage was employed in similar capacity at No. 8 and No. 10 Mines, Rock Springs, rendering loyal and faithful service until his retirement in 1929. After retiring from the service of the company, Mr. Firmage moved to Salt Lake City, Utah. Each year on the occasion of the Old Timers celebration he never failed to be present. Some years ago on the death of his wife, he returned to Rock Springs and has made his home here. Mr. Firmage has made many friends in The Union Pacific Coal Company who regret to hear of his passing.

The funeral was held at the L. D. S. church of Rock Springs, of which he was a member, on April 9th, First Councilor James J. Johnson officiating. Participating in the services were two nephews, Mr. John Firmage of Salt Lake City, and Mr. Andrew Firmage, of American Fork, Utah. Surviving are his son, Mr. John Firmage, Jr., of Rock Springs, who is ill at the veterans' hospital in Salt Lake City; three daughters, Mrs. R. C. Barrass and Mrs. Edward Hoye, of Rock Springs, and Mrs. James Buchanan, of San Francisco; to whom we extend our sympathy.

--Union Pacific Coal Company Employees’ Magazine, May 1944

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