Gary Edwards obituary: Gary Edwards's Obituary, Casper
In Memory Of
Gary Clifton Edwards
1946 - 2017
In Memory Of
Gary Clifton Edwards
1946 - 2017
Gary Clifton Edwards, age 70, of Casper, passed away June 19, 2017 at Shepherd of the Valley Care Center. Gary was born September 1, 1946 in Casper to Virgil C. (Lum) Edwards and Mary Doris Edwards. He attended Jefferson grade school, Dean Morgan Junior High, Natrona County High School, Casper College, and University of Wyoming. He was enlisted in the United States Navy for 4 years. On April 19, 1970, Gary married the love of his life, Sue Clouse, at First Presbyterian Church in Casper. He was a member of the Oil Capital Oil Club. He had a passion for car shows and car races, baking cakes and dog shows. He was employed with Game and Fish, General Electric, and Natrona County School District. Gary was very creative and a perfectionist at every thing he did. He hung Christmas trees upside down in school entrances, floated Christmas tree in the Kelly Walsh pool, and won awards for decorating his house. Gary was a hard worker and was always willing to lend a helping hand.
In addition to his parents, Gary was also preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Ruth Clouse and father-in-law,Virgil Clouse. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Susan Jane Edwards, Son, Troy James Edwards and his wife, Treeva, and three grandchildren of Ellensburg, Washington; brother, Lynn Edwards of Billings, Montana; and two nieces and their families, and many friends.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00pm, July 31st, 2017 at Oregon Trail State Veterans Cemetery with a reception to follow services at Pizza Ranch.
Memorial contributions may be made to Central Wyoming Hospice or Shepherd of the Valley Nursing Home in Gary's memory.
To share your memories of Gary or leave a special condolence message for his family, please click the Share Memories button above.
In addition to his parents, Gary was also preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Ruth Clouse and father-in-law,Virgil Clouse. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Susan Jane Edwards, Son, Troy James Edwards and his wife, Treeva, and three grandchildren of Ellensburg, Washington; brother, Lynn Edwards of Billings, Montana; and two nieces and their families, and many friends.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00pm, July 31st, 2017 at Oregon Trail State Veterans Cemetery with a reception to follow services at Pizza Ranch.
Memorial contributions may be made to Central Wyoming Hospice or Shepherd of the Valley Nursing Home in Gary's memory.
To share your memories of Gary or leave a special condolence message for his family, please click the Share Memories button above.
Gary Clifton Edwards, age 70, of Casper, passed away June 19, 2017 at Shepherd of the Valley Care Center. Gary was born September 1, 1946 in Casper to Virgil C. (Lum) Edwards and Mary Doris Edwards. He attended Jefferson grade school, Dean Morgan Junior High, Natrona County High School, Casper College, and University of Wyoming. He was enlisted in the United States Navy for 4 years. On April 19, 1970, Gary married the love of his life, Sue Clouse, at First Presbyterian Church in Casper. He was a member of the Oil Capital Oil Club. He had a passion for car shows and car races, baking cakes and dog shows. He was employed with Game and Fish, General Electric, and Natrona County School District. Gary was very creative and a perfectionist at every thing he did. He hung Christmas trees upside down in school entrances, floated Christmas tree in the Kelly Walsh pool, and won awards for decorating his house. Gary was a hard worker and was always willing to lend a helping hand.
In addition to his parents, Gary was also preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Ruth Clouse and father-in-law,Virgil Clouse. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Susan Jane Edwards, Son, Troy James Edwards and his wife, Treeva, and three grandchildren of Ellensburg, Washington; brother, Lynn Edwards of Billings, Montana; and two nieces and their families, and many friends.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00pm, July 31st, 2017 at Oregon Trail State Veterans Cemetery with a reception to follow services at Pizza Ranch.
Memorial contributions may be made to Central Wyoming Hospice or Shepherd of the Valley Nursing Home in Gary's memory.
To share your memories of Gary or leave a special condolence message for his family, please click the Share Memories button above.
In addition to his parents, Gary was also preceded in death by his mother-in-law, Ruth Clouse and father-in-law,Virgil Clouse. He is survived by his loving wife of 47 years, Susan Jane Edwards, Son, Troy James Edwards and his wife, Treeva, and three grandchildren of Ellensburg, Washington; brother, Lynn Edwards of Billings, Montana; and two nieces and their families, and many friends.
A memorial service will be held at 1:00pm, July 31st, 2017 at Oregon Trail State Veterans Cemetery with a reception to follow services at Pizza Ranch.
Memorial contributions may be made to Central Wyoming Hospice or Shepherd of the Valley Nursing Home in Gary's memory.
To share your memories of Gary or leave a special condolence message for his family, please click the Share Memories button above.
Services & Gatherings
Memorial Service
Monday, July 31, 2017 at 1:00pm
Oregon Trail State Veterans Cemetery
Newcomer Funeral Home (307-234-0234) is assisting the family
Newcomer Funeral Home (307-234-0234) is assisting the family