Published by admin on Thu, 01/25/2024 - 12:38pm
Nov. 16, 1931 - Jan. 22, 2024
Donald Thomas Black passed away Jan. 22, 2024. Tom was born to Sid (Highland) and Tex Black in Neiber, Wyo., Nov. 16, 1931. Tom’s mother died during his birth, so his earliest years were spent in Meeteetse and Shell under the care of his grandmother, Becky Highland.
Al Metzler married Becky when Tom was 5 years old. Together they raised Tom in Basin where he graduated from high school in 1949. Tom married Adella Boelens in 1951. He was drafted into the army in 1951 during the Korean War.