William Wyasket

    William Wyasket, age 86, of Whiterocks, passed away on February 25, 2015 at the Uintah Basin Medical Center.
    William was born December 1, 1928 in Ft. Duchesne to James and Winifred Tahgapoots Gray Mountain Wyasket.  He married Mary Elizabeth Root in 1976.  She died February 16, 2007.
    William was a original charter member of the Native American Church.  He enjoyed going to the casino and gambling, traveling, hunting and camping.  His greatest joy was his family and he loved spending time with all of them, they were the light of his life and he was so proud of each of them.  He was a true “workaholic and enjoyed a job well done.  He worked for the Ute Tribe Water Systems as a technician for many years.
    He is survived by his children, Arlynn (Shelly) Wyasket, Vernal; Cindy LaRose, Ft. Duchesne; Jerry (Jaccquiline) Tapoof, Shelley (Dean Reed) Tapoof, Marlene Tapoof, Koralene (Jerrod Mountain) Tapoof, all of Whiterocks; granddaughters, Jannie (Ferrol) McCook, Mt. Emmons; Vickie Wyasket, Vernal; 37 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren, sister Levate Nez, Roosevelt; brother, Whitney McJean, Pocatello, ID;  and numerous, nieces and nephews.  
    He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Mary, children, Zoann Wyasket, Venny Wyasket, Iran Wyasket, Virginia Wyasket, brothers and sisters, Bud Wyasket, Gilbert Wyasket, Ramona John, step children Sharon Wissiup, Eric LaRose, Perry Tapoof, and Tillford Tapoof, nephew, Alban G. John.
    Funeral services held on Saturday, February 28, 2015 at the Whiterocks Community Building.  A wake will be held on Friday after 4:00 p.m. at the Community Building.
    Burial in the Roosevelt Memorial Park.