In Loving Memory of Calvin W. "Cal" Hancock
October 11, 1950 – July 11, 2025
Calvin W. Hancock, lovingly known as "Cal," was born on October 11, 1950, in Riverton, Wyoming, to William S. and Ada M. Hancock. He was raised in the Gas Hills area east of Riverton, where he learned the ways of the cowboy under the guidance of his father. During his youth, Cal attended school in both Shoshoni and Riverton. Known for his sense of humor and love of joking, Cal also excelled academically, earning numerous awards through FFA and as a member of the Livestock Judging Team.
After graduating, Cal attended Casper College for a couple of years before the pull of the wide-open spaces brought him back to the ranching life he loved. In June of 1979, he married Eunice Dow. During their 17 years together, he became a devoted stepfather to her three children, and together they welcomed a daughter, Angela.
Cal spent his life working as a cowboy throughout Fremont County, with the exception of one memorable year on one of the largest ranches in New Mexico. Wherever he went, Cal earned a reputation as a “top hand”—someone you could count on to get the job done right. His dedication, reliability, and work ethic were unmatched.
Outside of ranching, Cal had a deep passion for photography. He was often asked to capture life’s important moments—graduations, weddings, and Wyoming’s breathtaking sunsets. His photographs reflected the rugged beauty of the land and lifestyle he so deeply cherished.
Cal continued to work on the family ranch until his passing, sharing his knowledge of livestock and range stewardship with his daughter Angela and son-in-law Tyler. He adored his granddaughters, Annabella and Arianna, and could often be found telling them stories—some rooted in truth, others in tall tales—about the history of the ranch and the land he loved.
Cal passed away on July 11, 2025, following an accident on the ranch. He was surrounded by loved ones at the Wyoming Medical Center in Casper, Wyoming.
He is survived by his daughter, Angela and her husband, Tyler, along with their daughters, Annabella and Arianna, of Pavillion and the Gas Hills; stepdaughters, Brandy (and husband Mark) of Pavillion, with grandchildren Brianna (Virginia) and Austin (California), and Christie of Torrington; his aunt, Edna Bringoff of Buffalo, WY; and numerous cousins and extended family members.
Cal was preceded in death by his parents, William (Bill) and Ada Hancock, and his brother, David Hancock.
A memorial service will be held on Monday, July 21, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Sunnyside Nazarene Church in Pavillion, Wyoming, with a reception to follow.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Sunnyside Nazarene Church in Cal’s memory.
On-line condolences for the family may be made at TheDavisFuneralHome.com
Services under the direction of Davis Funeral Home, Crematory, and Monuments of Riverton, Wyoming.