Marjorie Elaine Smith passed away on May 6, 2020, due to ongoing health complications. She was born on July 21, 1954, in Cheyenne, Wyoming to Phyllis and George Smith.
Marjorie earned a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Wyoming and a Master of Science from the University of Colorado Boulder. Her business career in the technical/data management industry spanned thirty-five years, during which she worked for companies in Colorado and Wyoming.
She was proud to volunteer at the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens and also served on the Laramie County Library Foundation Board of Directors.
Marjorie attended First United Methodist Church and frequently visited the Abbey of St. Walburga. She loved quiet weekend retreats at Eden Valley or at her Wyoming ranch called High Corral with her racehorse, “One Son Running.” Marjorie also adored her joyous Labrador Brandie and sweet cat Shepherd.
She loved the arts, both as an appreciator and artist. She played for the Cheyenne Civic Concert Band and enjoyed the flute, piano, and violin. She loved attending the Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra with her mother and friends. Marjorie also loved crafts and wove beautifully on a loom.
Marjorie’s love of art extended to stories and she was part of several book clubs. She had an extensive personal library, appreciated all genres, and enjoyed researching her family history. Marjorie was a writer and enjoyed penning short stories, poetry, mysteries, and science fiction.
She was a frequent traveler. She traveled with companions, but was not afraid to travel alone. She often reminisced about her visit to London and enjoyed seeing new cities.
Marjorie is survived by her cousins, Andy Francis Bessette of Massachusetts and Dr. Gary Charles Bessette of New York and their families, as well as a group of friends who adored her.
She was preceded in death by her father George T. Smith and her mother Phyllis C. Smith.
Marjorie was a beautiful soul who will be dearly missed.
Please give in memory of Marjorie E. Smith to her favorite charitable causes: Laramie County Library Foundation, the Abbey of Saint Walburga, or the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens.
Robert Lee Brinton, 84, of Cheyenne passed away at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center on May 5th, 2020.
Bob was born June 15, 1935, to Wilbur and Mary Brinton in Omaha, NE and he moved with his family to Cheyenne when he was a young boy.
Bob met his wife Jolene when they were teenagers and they remained married until he passed. Bob joined the Army National Guard and retired in 1988 as a Sergeant First Class in the 115th Field Artillery Brigade.
Bob loved to hunt, fish, and spend time with his family in Centennial, WY at their cabin. Much of Bob’s time was enjoyed at his beloved “Duck Camp,” with his dogs and long-time hunting buddies. He also volunteered his time at Cheyenne Frontier Days as a Mounted Marshall on the Parade Committee.
Bob is survived by his loving wife Jolene, daughter Janice (Amos) Midgley, his brother Don (Louise) Brinton, his grandchildren Heather (Craig) Cowley, Brady (fiancé Tiffany) Brinton, great-grandchildren Jaidyn, Hagen, Alyson, Caitlyn, and many nieces and nephews with whom he greatly adored.
He is preceded in death by his parents as well as his sons, Jeff and Jamie Brinton.
A viewing of Bob has already been held for immediate family, and his remains are to be cremated and spread in the Snowy Range Mountains, which he cherished so much.
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