Carolyn J. Boyd: March 25, 1954 – April 18, 2022 (age 68)
Carolyn Jean Boyd was born March 25, 1954, in Lexington, Nebraska to James Eugene Boyd and Wilma Vernell (Shuler) Boyd. She is survived by her brother John (Carrie) Boyd of Stilwell, KS; sister-in-law Mary Boyd of Pauls Valley, OK; nephew Jesse Boyd (Sierra Littrell) of Scottsdale, AZ; niece Kristina (Chad Weaver); great-niece Hadleigh Weaver and great-nephew Brecken Weaver of Stilwell, KS; and many cousins and friends.
Her family knew her as “Jeanne,” and she attended Morton Elementary School and Lexington Jr. High, graduating in 1972 from Lexington High School. While growing up on the family farm outside of Lexington, she learned how to work alongside her two brothers, especially during the summer, irrigating corn, showing sheep, and participating in sewing competitions at the local Dawson County 4-H shows. She had to learn at a young age to fend for herself, being the only female among two brothers and four male cousins. She was also involved in Girl Scouts and actively involved in her church youth group and summer church camps. She was baptized at the Lexington Christian Church at a young age, and from that time forward she was a true Christian serving the Lord. She went on and attended Platte Valley Bible College in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, and graduated in 1978 with a BS in Christian Education. Over the summers during her college years, she was the camp cook at Colorado Christian Service Camp in Fairplay, Colorado. She continued her education at Ft. Hayes State in Hays, Kansas and received her master’s degree in elementary education in 1979.
She started her teaching career teaching children at a daycare at Gering Christian Church in Gering Nebraska, then moved to Casper, Wyoming to Paradise Valley Christian Church and School from 1979 to 2022, when she finally retired. She was very instrumental in starting the Paradise Valley Christian School, being the school administrator, teacher, counselor and whatever needed to be done. Her passion was teaching the gospel of Jesus Christ to anyone around her. She touched so many lives, just like her parents did during their life on earth. The last several years, she was really involved in the “TOPS” program in the Casper area, where she had many friends.
Jeanne was a fighter: She had been fighting many health issues in her later years, but COVID was the final factor that took her to see the Lord.
There will be a celebration of life at the Paradise Valley Christian Church, Casper, WY at 10 a.m. on Friday, April 29, 2022, and a burial on Monday, May 2, 2022 at the Greenwood Cemetery in Lexington, Nebraska at 11 a.m.
Jeanne would like all donations to be given to Paradise Valley Christian School, Casper, Wyoming.
Thank You,
The Boyd Family
Dolores Ruth Chandler: September 12, 1935 – April 19, 2022 (age 86)
Dolores Ruth Chandler was born September 12, 1935 to Evelyn and August Tech in Lakeview, South Dakota. In 1939, her family moved to Glenrock, Wyoming, where she grew up and graduated from high school in 1953. She attended Casper College and worked at Marathon Oil Company as a secretary.
In Casper, she met Dan Chandler and they were married on December 17, 1955. They were married for 60 years. She and Dan were charter members of Mount Hope Lutheran Church, where she was the organist for 40 years.
For 25 years, Dolores was a Pink Lady volunteer at the Wyoming Medical Center.
In retirement, Dan and Dolores traveled extensively abroad and all around the U.S., enjoying their many trips, especially to Texas.
Dolores was preceded in death by her husband Dan and her only sister Irene McAuley.
Dolores is survived by her four children David (Kate) Chandler of Arvada, CO; Michael Chandler of Houston, TX; Gloria Chandler of Casper, WY; and Brian (Lisa) Chandler of Casper, WY. She is also survived by four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
A funeral service will be held Friday, April 22, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at Mt. Hope Lutheran Church, 2300 Hickory St., Casper, WY 82604.
Patsy Lou Alm: 1936 – 2022
A celebration of life for Patsy Alm will be announced at a later date. Patsy passed peacefully away at home in Casper, surrounded by her family and friends, on April 13, 2022.
Patsy was born in Sundance, Wyoming on June 6, 1936, to Donald and Gladys (Storm) Griffis. She grew up on their ranch in the beautiful Black Hills near Hulett. She was active in the rodeo growing up, competing in barrel racing, pole bending, and heeling, and she even won Rodeo Queen in 1954. She graduated from Hulett High School in 1954. She went on to obtain a bachelor’s degree from Black Hills State University.
She was the president of WESC Federal Credit Union until her retirement after 45 years of employment.
Patsy married Richard Alm on July 18, 1974 in Douglas, Wyoming. They had a wonderful marriage and loved to travel and spend time with their family.
After Richard’s passing, Patsy spent as much time with her children, grandchildren, and extended family as she could. She was always off on one adventure or another. Patsy will be remembered for her fierce love of her family and her tendency to say whatever she was thinking with no filter. She loved just visiting with her kids, and looked forward to her daily after-work phone calls with Amber. Patsy was a friend to all, and will be missed greatly.
Patsy is survived by her son Steven Richards, daughter Annette McReynolds and husband Michael of Plankinton, SD. She is also survived by her grandchildren Amber Chewakin, Richard (Shanna) McReynolds, Kelsey Blake, Shayahna Richards, Patrick (Joy) McReynolds, Matthew (Carmen) McReynolds, Virginia McReynolds, Dhar Smith, Deva Smith, Ryan Gray, and Tangney (Kodi) Dockham; honorary grandchildren Shawna (Denise) Bradfield and Ashley Hodges; and numerous great- and great-great-grandchildren.
Other survivors include her brothers Jerry Griffis of Casper, WY and Gene (Ellen) Griffis of Hulett, WY; sisters-in-law Marge Alm of Casper, WY, and Donna Alm of San Diego, CA; stepdaughter Angela Smith of Price, UT and step-daughters-in-law Deborah Gray of Denver, CO and Shelly Gray of Casper, WY; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Richard Alm; ex-husband Delbert Richards; sisters Donna Borchgrevink and Jeanette Betterton; brothers-in-law Donald Alm, Joe Johnson, Archie Alm, and Bob Alm; sister-in-law Dorothy Johnson; and many other beloved family members and friends.
In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation to Joshua’s Closet or Central Wyoming Hospice in Patsy’s name.
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