Wesley Erwin NEWTON 1949 _ 2011 SHS 1968

Wesley Erwin Newton was born October 27th, 1949; he died March 3rd, 2011.

Wesley was born to Ruth and Clarence Newton in Cody, Wyoming and moved to Sheridan, Wyoming as an infant. He attended Sheridan schools, graduating from Sheridan High School in 1968. Following high school, Wesley served in the U.S. Army.

He moved to Colorado where he married Roxanne DiGesauldo. His adult life was spent living and working there where he enjoyed family and friends and his beloved dog, Shawnee.

He is survived by his wife, Roxanne; daughter, Stephanie Smith; son, Rocco Chioda; three grandchildren; his brothers, Garold (Joy) of Mesa, Arizona; Rick (Mary Jo) of Buffalo, Wyoming; stepmother, Marion Newton of Sheridan, Wyoming; stepsister, Penelope (Bruce) Hoffman of Sheridan; stepbrother Mickey (Kathy) McNickle of Sheridan; and nieces and nephews.

Services in Mesa, Arizona have taken place. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date in Longmont, Colorado.

Memorials can be made in care of the Sheridan County Animal Shelter

The Sheridan Press â€" Mar. 16, 2011.