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Jo Wilmetti Obituary
She was born July 8, 1936 in Lexington, Nebraska to Tom and Mabel Carpenter. The family moved to Rock Springs in 1941.
Jo Ann attended schools in Rock Springs, Wyoming and she was a 1954 graduate of Rock Springs High School.
She married Robert Wilmetti, Sr., on August 8, 1954 in Rock Springs, Wyoming and he preceded her in death on July 22, 2016.
She and her husband owned and operated the Sweetwater Gap Ranch in the Wind River Mountains. Jo Ann was also a paraprofessional with Sweetwater County School District #1 until her retirement in 2007.
She enjoyed gardening, needlepoint, traveling, and spending time with her family and friends, in particular, Hester Haraguchi and Gigi Jasper. Mrs. Wilmetti was a long-standing member of PEO.
Jo Ann is survived by four children: Barbara Wilmetti-Zancanella and husband, John; Jeri Kunz and husband, Steve; Robert Wilmetti Jr,. and wife, Mary; and Jennifer Wilmetti and husband Andy Hall. She is also survived by five grandchildren; Jeana Slagowski (Ryan), Chrissy Pruett (Evan), Annie Walker (Jared), Jack Zancanella, and Robert Wilmetti (Ashley), and five great-grandchildren: Rylynn and Karson Slagowski, Kodi and Calvin Pruett and Cole Walker, and several nieces and nephews, including Susan Arguello and Bill Wilmetti, both of Rock Springs.
She was preceded in death by her husband, parents, three sisters, Virginia Ockerman; Pat Mitchelson Wood, and Maxine Swain of Sacramento, California and one niece and one nephew.
The family would like to thank the staff at Sage View Care Center and respite workers Donna Maynard, Lainie Walker and Siobhan Ledford for the compassionate care given to their mother.
Following Cremation, a Graveside Service and Inurnment will be conducted at 10:00 A.M. Monday, June 26, 2023 at the Rock Springs Municipal Cemetery.
The family respectfully requests donations be made in Jo Ann's name to Respite Care, 333 Broadway Street, Suite 210, Rock Springs, Wyoming 82901 or Hospice of Sweetwater County, 333 Broadway Street, Suite 220, Rock Springs, Wyoming 82901.
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Nicole Harris
May 9, 2023
I’m sorry I’m just writing this now. Favorite grandma, as my kids called her, was one of our absolute favorite ladies. She had such a big impact on my kids lives. We were so blessed to live 2 houses down from her for so long. Josh would ride his bike over almost every day when the weather was nice, and visit her while she was planting her tulips, or watering her lawn. She had a little tea party for my kids one day, complete with real tea cups, and cookies. Always little things that created such fun memories. We will forever remember her kindness, and love. She is missed. We are sending her family our deepest condolences. She was an amazing lady. ❤
Barbara Guhl
April 24, 2023
I am sorry for your loss. Jo Ann was one of my favorite people.
Barbara Wonnacott
April 13, 2023
We just wanted you all to know you are in our thoughts and prayers.
We are so sorry for your loss. JoAnn was such a sweet lady.
Bill and Barb Wonnacott
Mary Bakke Horton
April 12, 2023
Jenny and JoAnn’s familyPlease know you are close by in my heart and mind since learning of JoAnn’s passing. I love this photo of her - exactly as I think of JoAnn and will always remember her upon meeting her at Westridge Elementary 40+ years ago. Such a gentle, kind, spunky, and courageous woman, with a delightful sense of humor, beautiful smile and twinkly, crinkly eyes. I promise a proper condolence note soon. Take comfort and compassion from JoAnn’s big family of friends who have cared so much for her. Fondly, Mary Bakke Horton
Twyla Trytten
April 12, 2023
Sincere condolences to the family of JoAnn Wilmetti.
Charlie & Betty Saner
April 12, 2023
JoAnn was an amazing woman she will be missed. Prayers to All the family at this sad and difficult time, May God Bless You All
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