Patricia Ann Boyer: 1934 – 2024
Patricia was born on February 13, 1934, to Marvin and Leslye Adams in Saint Paul, Minnesota. After graduating with a master’s in social work, she spent the rest of her life in the helping profession.
Her many accomplishments include but are not limited to achieving legislation for mental health licensing in the State of Wyoming. Pat was one of the founders and directors of the Social Work Program at the University of Wyoming and the University of Wyoming at Casper. Her illustrious career at the University of Wyoming lasted from 1970 until 2000. Pat also taught at Highland University in New Mexico She was the first president of the Wyoming Association of Marriage and Family Therapists. Pat also founded the Big Brothers/Big Sisters Casper Branch and the Casper Youth Crisis Center. Pat was a counselor at Mercer House, The Healing Place, and her private practice, Family Counseling Associates. She did a considerable amount of counseling for the Department of Family Services programs and facilitated adoptions with Connecting Hearts. Developing Adult & Teen Challenge Wyoming Women with Children Center (Casper) was her final project as she had a heart for people suffering with addiction and their families.
In 1968, Patricia married the love of her life, Edward Clair Boyer. Together they spent their time traveling, teaching, and spreading the love that God filled them with to others. They cherished people and established solid lifelong friendships. Both were well known for their love of Native American jewelry and art.
Pat was also a member and active in the ministries of Highland Park Community Church. She established a comforting and inviting prayer room in the new building.
Pat was a loving and giving person who encouraged and supported the students who passed through her classrooms. Her strong faith in the lord Jesus Christ sustained her through the physical challenges that she encountered during her life. She shared her faith and how she had been blessed at every opportunity.
Patricia was predeceased by her parents; her sister, Judy; and her beloved husband, Edward Clair.
Mourning Patricia’s death are her stepsons, Allen (Bernice) of Rural Valley, Pennsylvania, Charles of Rural Valley, Pennsylvania, and Dennis (Vickie) of Rural Valley, Pennsylvania and Sarasota, Florida; grandsons, Tom and Brian (Noel) of Pennsylvania; nieces, Stefanie (Jeff) Corneliusson, Hawley Minnesota and Paige (Steven) Rezac; great-nieces, Alex and Taylor; great-nephew, Scott (Leah); friends; former associates; and students. She is also survived by Cathie Christie, a friend to both Pat and Clair, for over 40 years.
In addition to being a trusted and loyal friend and companion, she has been Pat’s caregiver.
Services were held on April 20, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Adult & Teen Challenge Wyoming PO Box 2804 Casper, WY 82602, an organization Patricia felt strongly about and dedicated the last few years of her life to.
Judy Ann Binger: 1942 – 2024
Judy Binger, 81, of Cheyenne, died on April 27, 2024 in Cheyenne.
She was born on November 22, 1942 in Powell, Wyoming.
Judy retired as a teacher with LCSD #1.
She is survived by her children, Cindy Riley (Shawn) of Boise, Idaho, John Binger (Chelle) of Cheyenne, and Tom Binger (Malena) of Kansas City, Missouri.
Judy was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Binger; and her parents, Richard and Gladys Lynch.
Services will be Saturday, 9:00 a.m., at Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel with burial to follow at Lakeview Cemetery.
Mary W. Boyd: 1940 – 2024
Mary W. Boyd, 83, of Cheyenne, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2024 at Davis Hospice Center of natural causes, with her loving granddaughter Sara and grandson in-law Josh at her side.
Mary was born on October 28, 1940, to Alex and Katherine Pyle.
Mary worked/retired at Sierra Trading Post. She was an avid bowler and loved the Colorado Lottery. Mary was a kind and caring mother, a loving and doting grandmother, and she delighted in being a great grandmother.
Mary is survived by her two daughters, Laura and Mary; 11 grandchildren along with their spouses; five great-grandchildren; and her sister, Janice.
She was preceded in death by her three sons, Brenton, Brett, and Bobby Dean;
10 brothers and sisters; and her parents.
Cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will be held at a later date.
In leu of flowers, please donate to the Alzheimer’s Research Foundation.
Patricia Breaux: 1927 – 2024
Patricia Ruth Breaux, a cherished resident of Cheyenne, Wyoming, was born September 17,1927 in Omaha, Nebraska and peacefully passed away on April 29, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at the age of 96.
Pat was raised by her adopted grandmother Philenia Hill Barrington. She formed a bond that remained close throughout her life with Philenia and her brother, Thomas P Murnane Jr. (Pearl), who both preceded her in death. Pat was able to find the connections to her biological brother, Robert Allen (Carol) and they have grown their relationship for more than a decade.
Pat grew up in Rapid City, South Dakota, where she married her soulmate, Adam Breaux, whom she met at a dance. Despite Adam’s delayed call after meeting, their love blossomed. Their love story began with a double date arranged by a close friend, leading to a devoted marriage of 70 years from June 7, 1952 with an inseparable bond that lasted until Adam’s passing in 2022. As a military wife, Pat lived in various places, including South Dakota, Puerto Rico, Arizona, and Illinois before finally settling in Cheyenne in the early 1964.
Pat and Adam enjoyed many memorable times together, especially visiting with family and grandchildren. Pat faithfully remembered everyone’s birthdays and was always there in times of need. Pat and Adam enjoyed traveling in their younger years of retirement and explored coast to coast from Alaska to Canada to Mexico in their camper. They fished at Granite, painted, roofed, did concrete work together and built together. Mostly they built a family who will forever feel their love and share it with each other.
Throughout her life, she remained a dedicated wife, wearing her wedding set until her final moment. Patricia was known for her kindness, humor, and tenacity. She fiercely loved her family, tirelessly working towards their health, happiness, and well-being. Her joyful spirit and perfect blend of saltiness endeared her to all who know her. Pat loved dancing, singing, swimming, spending time with her family. She was an amazing friend, always offering the right words or listening ear.
Her sense of humor, especially about aging, could brighten even the darkest days. Pat had a knack for bringing joy to those around her and will be deeply missed. Yet her light will be celebrated eternally, as she joins her dear departed with a legacy of love and laughter.
Patricia Ruth Breaux was preceded in death by her husband, Adam Breaux; her brother, Thomas Murnane Jr. (Pearl)
Patricia Ruth Breaux is survived by her daughters, Pamela Stewart, Rhea (Gary) Halstead; brother, Robert Allen (Carol); grandchildren: Chlóe Kennedy, Anne (Ryan) Williams, Mike Halstead, Justin Halstead, Lacee (Randall) Mathews, Zack Halstead; and nine great-grandchildren.
She also was very close to her niece and nephew, Sharon Murnane and Rand Murnane.
In her passing, she leaves behind a world forever touched by her warmth, compassion, and unwavering love.
A special thank you to Aspen Winds Assisted Living for their exceptional care of our mother and grandmother. Also, a special thank you to Enhabit Hospice for their exceptional care, physically, and spiritually. Margaret, you not only became Mom’s best friend you became ours as well!
In her honor, a private family celebration of life will be held at a later date.
Shawn David Carpenter: 1968 – 2024
Shawn Carpenter, 55, of Cheyenne died unexpectedly on April 28, 2024 in Cheyenne. He was born on July 16, 1968 in Billings, Montana to David and Marie Carpenter. They moved to Wyoming in 1978.
Shawn is survived by his brothers, Wayne (Wendy) Carpenter and Jared (Nikii) Carpenter. He is preceded in death by his father, David Carpenter; and his mother, Marie Alexander and grandparents.
There will be no funeral or memorial service. Cremation has taken place.
Alfred James Deist: 1938 – 2024
Alfred James Deist passed away peacefully on April 30, 2024 in Cheyenne, Wyoming. He was born September 13, 1938 in Ogallala, Nebraska to BJ and Martha (Wilson) Deist. He was brother to Marvin and Beverly.
“Jim” (as he was known in NE) grew up in Kearney. After high school he attended Kearney State College and joined the Nebraska National Guard where he proudly served for 10 years. In September of 1960, Jim married his high school sweetheart, Laura (Altmaier) and they gave life to four children: Pamela, Jodie, Jeff, and Eric.
Jim would go on to build a career with the Union Pacific Railroad. He began on the Section Gangs and worked his way to Roadmaster and eventually Conductor. His promotion to Roadmaster, took his family to Rawlins, Wyoming and earned him a name change to “Al” or “Little Man with the Big Voice” on the radios. In Rawlins, Al and Laura welcomed their fifth child, Sara Beth. Due to health reasons, he took an early retirement from the railroad, but he didn’t slow down. Family was his life. He enjoyed following and talking up the exploits of all their children and grandchildren. He enjoyed coaching, mentoring, and if you wanted to learn, he would teach based on a foundation of his “three famous words”- priorities, experience, and common sense.
Al is preceded in death by daughter, Pamela; parents; brother; father and mother-in-law; brothers-in-law; and sisters-in-law. He is survived by his wife, Laura and their children; son-in-law and daughters-in-law; grandchildren; great-granddaughters; sister; sister-in-law; many nieces; and nephews.
In lieu of flowers, the Deist family kindly requests random acts of kindness or donations to Davis Hospice of Cheyenne, St. Joseph’s Children’s Home of WY, or the Salvation Army.
William A Hamlin: 1931 – 2024
William “Bill” Anthony Hamlin died Tuesday, April 30, 2024 in Cheyenne, Wyoming at 93. He was born to Harris and Marjorie (Hall) Hamlin on April 27, 1931 in Casper, Wyoming. After graduating high school, Bill enlisted in the US Army. For the majority of his service, he was stationed in England where he met and married his wife of 56 years, Ann Daughty.
Bill was always a hard worker and retired from Little America Refinery where he worked for 25 years, the last 15 as a welder. He loved the Big Horn Mountains outside of Arminto, Wyoming, where he spent much of his youth. He enjoyed music, fishing at Alcova and Pathfinder, hunting, driving the roads of Wyoming and viewing wildlife. He loved traveling the western United States, going to car and motorcycle shows and races, and attending auctions all with his wife, Ann.
In later years, he enjoyed coffee, people watching, and tinkering in his garage. He was amazingly fit, lived independently, and shoveled his own walk into his 90s. He was always a proud patriot, displaying several American flags at his house.
He is preceded in death by his wife, Ann; and sister, Diane (Jack) Bynum; children: Howard Hamlin, Lesley Osen(Shawn), and Rob Hamlin (Sarah); grandson, Chaz Osen (Amanda); and great-grandson, Carter Osen.
Jan Lee: 1950 – 2024
On April 23, 2024, my mother, Jan Lee, passed away into God’s graces. A warrior throughout life, she was born on March 29, 1950, and was 73 years old. She is survived by many loving individuals, including her husband, George Lee; and her kids: Troy, Tad, Chris Canada, Mike, and David Lee. Jan was predeceased by her parents, Frank and Dorthy Allen; and her brother and sister, Gary, and Kay.
Mom, I love you. You were always there when I needed something, and you loved me unconditionally. You touched the lives of so many other people. You will be truly missed. We will take comfort in knowing you are back with your family.
Elizabeth A. Mallery: 1943 – 2024
After 81 years of bringing light and joy to those around her, Elizabeth Ann Mallery of Cheyenne, Wyoming passed away at Life Center of Cheyenne on April 30, 2024, from Alzheimer’s. Elizabeth, or Liz as she was known, touched countless lives through her professional career in mental health and her work at various medical practices in Cheyenne, but more broadly and deeply, through her love of her family and friends.
Liz was a gatherer of people. If you were a friend of a friend, you were her friend too. Those who knew Liz were touched by her unconditional love and acceptance and could not help but be charmed by her positivity and humor. In the words of John Steinbeck, “It was her habit to build laughter out of inadequate materials.” She loved to entertain and was famous for her impromptu porch suppers. While it was painful to see Liz’s light obscured by the fog of Alzheimer’s, one could still occasionally see a gleam in her eye to the end. She might sing, dance, or say something that lifted those in her company. Liz and her bright light will be sorely missed.
Liz is predeceased by her grandson, Kevin Harvey, Jr.
Liz is survived by her children: Lisa Journey of Cheyenne, Lori Mallery of Cheyenne, Lynda Mallery and her spouse, Anne Buzard of Phoenix, Arizona, Larry F. Mallery Jr. and his spouse, Lynn Marie Mallery of Cheyenne and Coppell, Texas; her grandchildren: Justin Journey and his spouse Stacy, Jacob Journey and his spouse Brenda, Lexi Mallery and Nona Mallery of Cheyenne and Coppell, Texas; her great-grandchildren: Michaela Journey and her spouse Nate, Isabella Journey, and David and Henry Journey all from Cheyenne and great-great-grandchildren: LuLu and Jenni James Journey.
In lieu of flowers, we ask those who wish to contribute to direct your gifts to the Alzheimer’s Association.
A Celebration of Life will be scheduled this summer for friends, family, and well-wishers to share their stories of Liz.
Eunice Kay Santmyer: 1945 – 2024
Eunice Kay Santmyer, 79, passed away at her home in Cheyenne,Wyoming on April 24, 2024
Eunice K. (Fennell) Santmyer was born on January 9, 1945 in Burlington, Iowa to Roy and Catherine Fennell.
Her early childhood was on the nearby family farm in Gladstone, Illinois. Around the age of 12, she moved to Largo, Florida with her mother Catherine, and sister Lorelie. Her brother, Kirk Ziegler, was born in Florida in 1955. She graduated high school and married James E. Ankers of Largo Florida. They had two children, Stephen Ankers (1965), and Karen Ankers (1967). She later graduated nursing school and began her nursing career working in several area hospitals in Pinellas County Florida..
In 1974 the family moved west and settled in Colorado. Eunice continued her nursing career working in several nursing homes and major hospitals.
After a divorce, Eunice married Dr. Carl Santmyer, and moved to Cheyenne, Wyoming. She continued her long and successful nursing career working primarily as a hospital nurse in Cheyenne, Wyoming hospitals.
In retirement, Eunice and Carl moved to Las Cruces, New Mexico. where they enjoyed many years together. After Carl’s death in 2014, Eunice returned to Colorado to be near her family and later back to Cheyenne, Wyoming. She was rejoined by her former husband and long time very close friend James E. Ankers. They remained very close and both helped care for each other in recent years
Eunice lived her life with a continuous outpouring of kindness and generosity. Her love and care touched all who knew her including her many patients throughout her long nursing career. Those close to her knew of her strong courage and determination to never give up.
Eunice was preceded in death by her father, Roy Fennell; mother, Catherine (Fennell) Leschorn; stepfather, James Ziegler; brother, Kirk Ziegler; as well as her husband, Carl L. Santmyer.
She is survived by her sister, Lorelie Ott of Tampa, Florida; former husband and longtime close friend, James E. Ankers of Cheyenne, Wyoming; son, Stephen (Susan) Ankers of Cheyenne, Wyoming; daughter, Karen Ankers of Burns, Wyoming; grandchildren, James D. Ankers and Jessica (Jason) Sigmon of Cheyenne, Wyoming; niece, Laurie Ann Beal, Largo, Florida; and nephew, Larry Ott Tampa, Florida.
Mary Voigtsberger: 1936 – 2024
Mary (Seda) Voigtsberger, 87, of Cheyenne, passed away peacefully at Davis
Hospice on April 29, 2024. Her last hours were filled with family, friends and music. She was born on July 25, 1936, in Manhattan, New York, the sixth child of Isidro and Rogelia Seda. She was raised in the Bronyx, New York, playing stick ball, opening fire hydrants to cool off, and waking up the family at night to see if they were asleep.
Mary skipped two grades, graduated high school at 16, and worked at Bantam books.
She married Francis Bumgarner and had two children, Frank born in North Carolina, and Maria born in Massachusets. They lived in New York, North Carolina, Maine, Newfoundland, Jersey City and Long Island, and Cheyenne, and were divorced in 1972. She married Carl Voigtsberger in 74, and in 78, and later divorced.
Mary worked at Tempo, Grand Central, Downtowner, and McGladrey & Pullen, CPA. She loved
family, folk music, guitars, writing poetry, camping, fishing, bowling, the beach, flowers, and photographs.
She is survived by her daughter, Maria Lihammar; son, Frank Bumgarner; grandsons, Eric Lihammar, David and Nathan Bumgarner; sister, Anna, and many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family.
Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Isidro and Rogelia Seda; brothers, Eddie Berto, one still born, and Angelo; sisters, Sylvia, Olga, Ruthie and Vickie; and other family members back east and in Puerto Rico.
Funeral at Wiederspahn-Radomsky Chapel on Monday, May 6, at 10:00 a.m.
