High Noon Western Americana

Roger Raleigh Wilmot passed away January 13, 2020, after a four-month struggle with cancer. Typical of Roger, he valiantly fought the disease and dealt with his Old West collections just as he wantedgiving away mementos to family and friends. Roger was born August 21, 1944, in Gillette, Wyoming, to Neva and Raleigh (Tookey) Wilmot, the older of two children, a boy and a girl. His sister, Karla Cuprey lives in Austin, Texas. Roger was raised in Upton, Wyoming where he complet...ed all twelve grades and where he met his wife of 55 years, Joney, when they were both in fifth grade. Roger went on to get his associate degree at Sheridan College and his Bachelors Degree in Business at the University of Wyoming in 1966. Upon graduation he went to work for Continental Pipeline, moving his young family to Montana, Texas and Illinois as he learned the ropes of the pipeline business. Roger took the opportunity to return to Wyoming, his home state he loved so much, when he was offered a job at the University of Wyoming in Laramie. He began work with NRRI for Dr. John Bellamy, eventually becoming the Associate Vice President of Research at UW. Roger and Joney were strong supporters of the Cowgirls and Cowboys, and longtime members of the Cowboy Joe Club. His favorite hobby was collecting Old West vintage items, concentrating on bits and spurs. He enjoyed Old West trade shows, meeting up with his trader friends and getting the very best deal on anything. Roger loved to travel, taking road trips around the United States and river cruises throughout Europe. He had fun planning all the details of surprise trips for Joney. Roger was preceded in death by his parents and grandson, Noah. Roger is survived by his wife, Joney, and sons, Casey and Casey’s daughter, Carson, of Mitchell, Nebraska; Kyle and wife, Debbie, of Erie, Colorado, Kyle and Debbie’s daughter BreAnne Beitz and son, Logan Wilmot. Roger had one great grandchild, Karter Beitz. Roger’s wish was to have a private family celebration of his life so there will be no public memorial service. A memorial fund is being established in honor of Roger at the University of Wyoming. Memorial gifts can be made in care of the University of Wyoming Foundation, 222 South 22nd Street, Laramie, WY 82070. Gifts may also be made online at www.uwyo.edu/giveonline.

Make your reservations, friends. It's almost time to head to Mesa, Arizona. Meet friends, buy cool stuff, have a ball! Hope to see you there! Linda and Joseph

Cannot wait to see you all in Santa Fe soon. August in Santa Fe boasts 3 BIG EVENTS for shopping and antiques: (1) Whitehawk's "Indian & Ethnographic" show (Sweeney Center); (2) Kim Martindale's "Objects of Art" (Museo); (3) Kris Lajeskie's pop-up "World of Bohemia" (73 Marcy St). Hope to see you all there. Linda and Joseph

This year's August in Santa Fe should be filled with treasures to take home. Remember 3 events: (1) the Whitehawk "Indian & Tribal" show at the Sweeney Center, (2) Kim Martindale's "Object of Art" shows at the Museo and (3) Kris Lajeskie's Pop up "World of Bohemia" store, 73 Marcy Street. Hope to see you all there!!! Linda & Joseph

TWO big events this weekend in Santa Fe, not to be missed! Brian Lebel's Old West Event at the Convention Center and Kris Lajeskie's World of Bohemia Pop up located at 73 W. Marcy Street. Hope to see you there!!!!!

Folks, join us in Santa Fe this weekend for Brian Lebel's Old West Events!!! It should be a fun packed weekend!

Check out our 30 second television commercial for the Old West Show & Auction in Santa Fe this weekend!

Hail, Hail, most of the gang's all here. So good to get together, Robin and Audrey!

We are sad to hear about the passing of Jim Aplan. He was such a fine, kind and knowledgeable man! Joseph and I send our heartfelt condolences to his family. Rest in peace Jim.

Thankful for family, friends, safe home and delicious food!