Funeral services for MERLE “JAY” WOODARD, 66, will be held 11am Friday April 26, 2024, at the Lifeway Church with Pastor Jeff Wolfington officiating. The casket will be open briefly after the service and cremation will take place following the services. Jay passed away peacefully at his home April 18, 2024. In lieu of flowers the family kindly suggest that memorials be made to his two children Brendan and Jenna Woodard. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Colyer Funeral Home and condolences may be sent to www.colyerfuneralhome.com

Jay was born October 4, 1957, in Torrington, Wyoming to Merle and Dorothy Woodard. He grew up in Torrington and graduated from the Torrington High School. From there he enlisted in the Army National Guard. After his time in the military, he returned back home to farm with his grandfather. He then got married and to this union his two daughters Jaylene and Terri were born. Jay then started his trucking business that he was very proud of. After trucking he went into law enforcement in the Torrington area. He then had two more children Brendan and Jenna Woodard. After taking time to help raise them he went back to his trucking business and did that until his retirement in 2023. Some of his hobbies including shooting his guns, collecting coins, riding his motorcycle and playing video games. But most importantly he was very active in his children’s lives and the activities they were involved in. Jay was a very devoted family man as well. He will be deeply missed by his family and his friends.
Jay is survived by his children Jaylene Cunningham, Terri Carson, Brendan Woodard and Jenna Woodard, his sister Vickie, niece and nephew Kirk and Angie Stricker, grandchildren Allen Woodard, Nicole Cunningham and James Carson, great-grandchildren Zane Kelley and Remi Mead. His family friends Kenny and Kay Elwood and Brenda Miller as well as numerous family members and friends. Jay was preceded in death by his parents Merle and Dorothy, wife Tracy Woodard, niece Mary Mathis-Barrera and numerous family members.

Memorial services for ROBERT “BOB” ANDREW MARTIN, 76, will be held 10am Tuesday April 30, 2024, at Our Savior Lutheran Church with Reverend Scott Firminhac officiating. Bob passed away peacefully April 18, 2024, surrounded by his family and cremation has taken place. The Colyer Funeral Home assisted the family with the cremation arrangements.

Bob was a loving husband, father and grandfather who never knew a stranger. Friendships that last to this day often started with Bob’s genuinely welcoming handshake (or hug) followed by a spirited conversation. A die-hard history buff and avid reader, Bob often challenged his listeners, including his dear wife of 30 years, “If you don’t believe me, look it up!”
Bob was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on August 30,1947 to Jean Allen and Agnes Lorene (Owens) Martin.
Bob attended North High School in Denver, Colorado before joining the Army in 1965. He served in the military honorably until 1969 and received many service medals and awards including two Bronze Stars. Serving in the Army during the Vietnam War represented a profound commitment to duty, honor and country for Bob. As a veteran, Bob took immense pride in his active membership with the VFW, where he continued to serve his fellow veterans and honor the sacrifices made for our country.
Bob had a successful career in real estate and retail management before retiring in 2010. He was an active member of Risen Savior Lutheran Church in Colorado and Our Savior Lutheran Church in Wyoming and served as a board member.
Bob met the love of his life, Claudia, during high school. However, love would have to be patient. The two reunited years later and were married on New Year’s Eve in 1994 at Risen Savior Lutheran Church in Broomfield, Colorado.
In 2012, Bob and Claudia moved to Torrington, Wyoming to pursue their long-time dream of establishing an organic farm. Together they successfully pursued this dream, literally from the ground up, until 2019 when Bob’s health began to limit his ability. Throughout the years of living on and working the farm, one of Bob’s greatest joys was being a devoted mentor to his grandsons Alexander and Micheal who often visited and assisted with everything from equipment repair and preparing the fields to feeding the chickens and just listening to “Opa” tell his stories.
Bob is survived by his wife Claudia S. Martin, son Guy, two daughters Sarah and Brook, five grandchildren, Alexander, Michael, Madison, Kennedy and Zachary, one great grandchild, Wrenley Page and numerous relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his son Adam, brother Donald and his parents, Jean Allen and Agnes Lorene (Owens) Martin.

Paul David Miller Sr., age 80, of Torrington, Wyoming, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, April 22, 2024, at the Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. Born on November 28, 1943, in Baltimore, Maryland, he was the son of the late Charles Jacob Sr. and Clara Johanna Ernst Miller. He was the loving husband of the late Patricia Caroline Mayer Miller, whom he wed on December 23, 1962.

Paul Sr. spent his childhood on their family dairy farm in Hampstead, Maryland. His career consisted of working at his family excavating and paving business. Sr. also remained involved in the livestock and farming industry, where he enjoyed feeding cattle and growing crops. Following he and Patricia’s move to Wyoming, he spent much of his time traveling around Goshen County and surrounding areas for his metal recycling business.

Paul Sr. is survived by his two sons and their families: Kevin David Miller (Deborah) of Spring Grove, Pennsylvania and Paul David Miller Jr. (Christine) of Torrington, Wyoming. He adored all 5 of his grandchildren: Shane David Miller (Lauren), Justin David Miller (Lauren), Paul David Miller III, Skyler David Miller (Makenna), and Paige Joy Miller. Sr. was also proud to be the great-grandfather of Alden David Miller (of Shane and Lauren) and Amelia Lee Miller (of Skyler and Makenna).

His family will miss their “Pop” and “Poppop” dearly and are so blessed to have spent many wonderful years with him.

An informal celebration of life will be held on Thursday, May 2, 2024, from 4 to 7 PM, in the Brand Room, at the Goshen County Fairgrounds in Torrington.
In lieu of flowers, donations in honor of Paul Sr. will be accepted to assist youth in agriculture.