Donald J. Mines

Donald J. Mines, 62, of Farson, passed away Feb. 2, 2017, at the home of his daughter surrounded by his family. A longtime resident of Farson, Mines died following a lengthy illness. 

He was born on June 5, 1954, in Mitchell, S.D. the son of James and Florence Kott Mines. 

Mines attended schools in Farson and was a 1972 graduate of the Eden Farson High School. 

He married Bobbie Davis March 17, 1979 at the Farson Community Hall. 

Mines was a self-employed farmer. He enjoyed horseback riding, his team of horses and the wagon, his cows and the mountains. 

He was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing, the mountains and his family. 

Survivors include his wife Bobbie Mines of Farson; one son, Travis Hernandez of Farson; three daughters Tammy McCulley and husband Mike of Rock Springs, Jamie Weese and Kellie Mines of Farson; three brothers, Gary Mines and wife Vicki of Newport, Ore., Steve Mines and wife Mariann and Rod Mines and wife Jan, all of Farson; two sisters, Marilyn Mathern and husband Ken of Great Falls, Mont. and Carol Messer and husband Lee of Bull Head City, Ariz .; six grandchildren, Brittney Gail, Rheanna Gail, Zack Herman Gail, Connor Weese, Katie Weese and Mackenzie Griffin, Josh Parker and Samantha Shoemake; great-grandchildren Payden Travitz and Oakley Travitz; several nieces and nephews. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, Dennis Mines and Wayne Mines, and his son-in-law Chris Weese. 

Memorial services took place Tuesday.

Condolences may be left at http://www.vasefuneralhomes.com.