Wayne Frances Lindquist, 63, passed away very unexpectedly on April 8, 2020.
Wayne was born February 17, 1957, in Bay Shore, New York to Elinor and Frances Lindquist.
In 2007, Wayne retired as a Chief Master Sargent from the Wyoming Air National Guard, after proudly serving his country for more than 30 years. Wayne was very active throughout his life where he made many great lifelong friends. Some of Wayne’s passions included, bowling, golf, camping, fishing, and watching NASCAR. But most of all Wayne was most passionate and supported of his grandchildren and loved watching them participate in volleyball, baseball, swimming, and Track and Field.
Wayne also loved spending time at the cabin with family riding ATVs and fishing at Miller Lake. He would always brag about getting lots of bites but never returned with any fish. Wayne was also proud to be a member of the “Giggle” group at the Airport Golf Course.
It was the winter of 1982, when Wayne first came to Cheyenne when he was stationed at F.E. Warren AFB. Wayne fell in love with Cheyenne and the wonderful people; when discharged from the US Air Force in 1987, Wayne enlisted into the Wyoming Air National Guard here in Cheyenne. Since arriving in Cheyenne, Wayne has been a very dedicated volunteer with the Cheyenne Frontier Days and was extremely honored to serve as the General Chairman of the Public Relations Committee from 2002-2004.
Wayne is survived by his loving wife of 25 years, Kristie; his son, Michael (Teresa); daughter-in-law, Pam; grandchildren, David, Dawson, Tanner, Hayden, Taylor and Brody; and brother, Gary (Cheryl).
He was preceded in death by his parents, Francis and Elinor Lindquist; brother, Link; son, Casey and granddaughter, Seraphina.
His love for his family and friends was unconditional and he will be forever missed.
Due to the current world situation, a celebration of Wayne’s life will be announced at a later date.
In lieu flowers, contributions can be made in his honor to CFD scholarship fund, Airport Golf Club scholarship fund, Youth Alternatives or Black Dog Animal Rescue.
Services are entrusted to Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral Home, 2222 Russell Avenue, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82001.
Maria “Nash” Ortega, 85, of Cheyenne, died April 7 at her home. She was born Jan. 29, 1935, in Las Vegas, New Mexico. Services will be at a later date.
Dean W. Stewart, Jr., of Cheyenne passed away April 8, 2020 at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center.
He was born August 20, 1967 in Cheyenne to Dean and Phyllis Stewart. He married Christy Waddell on January 29, 2004 in Cheyenne. He was a hard worker who owned and operated Stewart Drywall for the past 15 years, having been in the business for 35 years. He was a loving husband who loved and provided for all of his family.
He loved Jesus, NASCAR and Alabama Football. He never met a stranger, and was loved by all who crossed his path. He was always there to lend a helping hand, was always cracking jokes and had a smart comeback for any occasion. He loved his many close friends who were always there for him and gave him encouragement until his last day.
He loved his grandkids with all of his heart and spent his free time with them riding four-wheelers, taking them on vacations and any event that involved racing, sports and monster trucks or speed. They loved being with their grandpa.
He is survived by his wife, Christy; children, Crystal Stewart, Kerry (Charlie) Nation, Joseph Stewart, Cara Wickline, Joshua Walter and Justin Walter all of Cheyenne; grandchildren, Eden, Emry, McKayla, Jayden, Auston, Landon, Abbie, Skyler, Jayce, Jeffrey, Jayla and Jett; father, Dean Stewart, Sr. of Rock Springs, WY; siblings, Sherry (Rick) Fierro of Cheyenne, Doug (Krista) Smith of Cheyenne, Wendy (Byron) Kannegieter of Rock Springs and Billy (Kristina) Stewart of Rock Springs; mothers-in-law, Patsy Stevens of Cheyenne and Patty Waddell of Cheyenne; brothers-in-law, Jeffrey Waddell and Rie Waddell of Cheyenne; and numerous nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother and stepfather, Phyllis and Tom Smith; step-mother, Lyndia Stewart and father-in-law, Larry Waddell.
He fought a courageous battle until the end, and peacefully surrendered. “I have fought the good fight, finished the race, I have kept the Faith.” 2Timothy: 4-7.
Cremation has taken place under the care of Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral Home and services will be announced later this summer.
Services are entrusted to Schrader, Aragon and Jacoby Funeral Home, 2222 Russell Avenue, Cheyenne, Wyoming 82001.
Nan Marberry, 80, of Cheyenne, died April 7 at her home. She was born Jan. 9, 1920, in Wynne, Arkansas. Cremation has taken place.
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