William “Willie” George Stolns passed away on March 17, 2016 in Loveland, Colorado after a lengthy battle with cancer.
Willie was born in Saratoga on February 15, 1946 to Louis and Anna Stolns. Willie attended school in Saratoga and graduated in 1964. He was drafted in to the Army in 1964 and served in the First Cavalry Airmobile for two years, one of which he served in Vietnam.
When Willie returned home he worked at Rosebud Coal in Hanna for nineteen years. At the time of his death he was working as an oil transport driver for Plains All American in Wamsutter. He was a member of the Saratoga Fire Department for 51 years as well as serving on the Wamsutter, Ryan Park and Carbon County Fire Departments. He was on the Saratoga Ambulance Service for 35 years. He was a life member of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, as well as being a member of the American Legion in Saratoga and Encampment.
Willie married the love of his life, Vickie Marie DeMarce on August 17, 1966. The couple had two daughters, Tanya and Trinette.
Willie’s family was his biggest interest in life. He was a devoted spouse, loving and caring father, grandfather, father-in-law and uncle. He was an avid elk hunter and enjoyed fishing. He and Vickie enjoyed riding their Honda Goldwing and trike, four wheeling and wood working. Much of his free time was spent volunteering and helping people.
He is survived by his best friend and wife of forty-nine years Vickie, daughter Tanya (Ken) Rollison, daughter Trinette (Adam) Smith, Grandson Trenton Burgess, Granddaughter Shaylee Burgess (Fiancé Lane Swedlund). Treasured nephew Brian (Tiffany) Herring, very special friend Jim (Synve) Mitchell, brother Lewis Jr (Jeanie) Stolns, brother Dave Stolns, sister Dorothy Stolns, nephew Duane (Debbie) Stolns, niece Vonda Ward, niece Darla (Russell) Huggins. Brother-in-law George (Nora) DeMarce, sister-in-law Delia DeMarce, sister-in-law Melodie (Rob) Seilaff, as well as numerous other cousins, nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his father Louis Stolns, mother Anna Stolns, brother Joe Stolns, father-in-law Arthur “Frenchie” DeMarce, mother-in-law Mallie DeMarce, sister-in-law Artis Lutton, and special friend and brother-in-law Levi Herring.
Cremation has taken place under the direction of Montgomery-Stryker Funeral Home in Laramie. Memorial Services will be held April 2, 2016 at 11 a.m. at the Saratoga Cemetery Pavilion. Honorary pall bearers are Adam Smith, Ken Rollison, Trenton Burgess, Lane Swedlund, Brian Herring and John Lasco. Donations in his memory can be made to the Saratoga Volunteer Fire Department, PO Box 96, Saratoga, Wy. 82331 or the Corbett Medical Foundation, PO Box 343, Saratoga, Wy. 82331.
21 Comments To "William “Willie” Stolns"
#1 Comment By Sue Jones On March 23, 2016 @ 2:21 pm
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you in the loss of Willie. He was a good man. May God give you comfort and strength for the coming days.
#2 Comment By Dauna McBride On March 23, 2016 @ 3:32 pm
Thinking of you at this trying time!
#3 Comment By Anonymous On March 23, 2016 @ 5:28 pm
He was so much more than a good friend. He was my mentor, who always said…”Your in Charge”. Really we all knew who was in charge! He was a very important part of my life. Rest in Peace Willie and Forever in our hearts…♡♡♡
#4 Comment By Tammi Lasco On March 23, 2016 @ 5:35 pm
He was so much more than a good friend. He was my mentor, who always said “Your in Charge”. Really we all knew who was in charge!
He was a very important part of my life. I will treasure the advice, memories and especially your family. Rest in Peace Willie. Forever in our hearts ♡♡♡
#5 Comment By Anonymous On March 23, 2016 @ 6:33 pm
So sorry to hear of Willie’s passing. Both he and Vickie stepped up more than once to volunteer their time to help my dad when they were on the ambulance crew. We send our condolences to Vicky, Tonya and Trinette and the rest of his family. He will truly be missed by so many. Chuck and Linda Larsen
#6 Comment By Pat Bensen On March 23, 2016 @ 7:50 pm
My thoughts and prayers are with all your family. Love and hugs. He was a great man! Pat Bensen
#7 Comment By Pat Bensen On March 23, 2016 @ 7:53 pm
So sorry for your loss. yOu are all in my thoughts and prayers. Hugs and love!
#8 Comment By Ed Kennaday On March 23, 2016 @ 8:26 pm
Gonna miss that smile and great sense of humor. RIP Willie.
#9 Comment By Anonymous On March 23, 2016 @ 8:27 pm
God be with you and your family! I knew Willie when I went to school there in Saratoga. Praying for you and the family in this time of sorrow. My husband passed away two yrs ago, so know what you are dealing with.
#10 Comment By Anonymous On March 23, 2016 @ 8:48 pm
THESE HAVE BEEN TRYING, EMOTIONAL DAYS FOR MANY OF US. WE WILL, AS YOUR FRIENDS BE THERE TO LEAN ON. WILLIE AND VICKIE HAVE BEEN SPECIAL FRIENDS TO MYSELF AND DIANA AS WE SHARED THE WALK OF CANCER. I PRAY FOR YOU ALL EVERYDAY. I PRAY THE OUR LOVED ONES ARE TOGETHER IN HEAVEN TODAY, AND THE SUN IS SHINING ON THEM! RANDY
#11 Comment By Homer and Donna Beach On March 23, 2016 @ 10:15 pm
Blessings to all the Stolns family during this sad and difficult time. Willie’s was a life well lived. May memories bring peace and comfort to each of you.
#12 Comment By Anonymous On March 23, 2016 @ 11:22 pm
Praying for youse! May God bless youse and bring you peace! RIP Willie.
#13 Comment By Judith Garton On March 23, 2016 @ 11:26 pm
God Bless you and your family! So sorry to hear of Willies passing. Thinking of youse and all the family.
#14 Comment By Dori fritz On March 24, 2016 @ 1:40 am
He was a wonderful person so sorry Vickie. You took very good care of him. God bless you and your family
#15 Comment By Pete and myrtle Roybal On March 24, 2016 @ 4:23 am
So sorry to hear of willies passing!!! God be with you and comfort you Vickie!!! May He bring you peace and comfort!!! In Jesus name AMEN**
#16 Comment By Jack and Judy Loudin On March 24, 2016 @ 5:17 am
Thinking of you and sending prayers and white light for comfort and peace. Willie gave it his all: he fought the fight, he finished the race, he kept the faith. – 2Timothy 4: Godspeed, Willie. Fly with the angels! We love you and we will miss you. Jack and Judy Loudin
#17 Comment By Marge and Russ Christiansen On March 24, 2016 @ 2:25 pm
Thinking of your family, we will always remember Willie’s smile and his dedication to the people he served while being on both the fire department and ambulance
#18 Comment By Jim & Sandra McKinney On March 25, 2016 @ 5:15 pm
Our thoughts and prayers be with you in this difficult time. Willie was a good man and a teacher to many. RIP Willie!
#19 Comment By Kim and Kenny Foreman On March 31, 2016 @ 12:32 am
Vicki.. Kenny and I want to send our most sincere condolence to you.. Willie was a good and kind man. We hope your sweet memories will help ease the pain of your loss for you and the family. So very sorry this has happened .. God Bless and RIP Willie. ??
#20 Comment By Anonymous On April 2, 2016 @ 11:17 pm
I worked with Willie at Rocky Mountain Pipeline Trucking and always enjoyed his wonderful smile and all his wisdom. He as a great addition tour crew and was always there to help out. May God bless your family and RIP Willie
Connie G.
#21 Comment By Connie Grunewald On April 6, 2016 @ 4:27 am
My thoughts and prayers are with his beloved family and friends. Willie was a wonderful person and always kind and willing to help. He will be missed by all that knew him. RIP Willie…