John Harry Mossholder, of Charlottesville, Virginia, died peacefully at his home on March 15, 2015.

Born May 27, 1949, son of Leo and Relda Toland Mossholder, John was raised in Sheridan, Wyoming. Although he lived in Virginia for most of his adult life, John returned to Wyoming every summer to spend time with friends and family and to enjoy the beauty of the Big Horn Mountains.

John was a graduate of Michigan State University and the University of Virginia Law School. Although he became a member of the Virginia State Bar, John chose to make his living as a stonemason. He worked with his brother Kirk and examples of their fine craftsmanship can be seen in many locations throughout Virginia.

John is survived by his wife, Patricia Mitchell, his brother, Kirk Mossholder, his sister and brother-in-law, Mary Ann and Ken Yarina, by his aunts, Dorothy Sanders and Marilyn Toland, and by his stepson, Josh Larsen. Additionally, John is survived by his niece Jennifer Kadillak, her husband Tony and their children, Lucy and Lucas, by his nephew, Michael Yarina, his wife Brenna and their children, Maci and Tyler, and by his cousins Kathy Englund, Bill Guilfoyle, Nancy Sims, Jody Deeds, Greg Toland, Christy Sanders-Meena, Scott Sanders and Carol Sanders.

John had an amazing capacity for friendship and leaves behind many dear friends across the country. He will be remembered for his broad range of knowledge, skills and interests and for the generous and gentle way he shared those with everyone he met.

Anyone wishing to make a contribution in memory of John might consider one of his favorite charities, Doctors Without Borders , Wyoming Wildlife, NPR, Kiva or the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank. A memorial celebration will be held in Charlottesville at a later date.

The Sheridan Press - March 21, 2015.