Montgomery-Stryker Funeral Home

Visitation will be at 11:00 a.m. Monday, May 16th at the Lionsgate Event Center in Lafayette, followed by a Funeral Service starting at 12:00 p.m. Monday, May 16th at the Lionsgate Event Center. Interment will follow at Mountain View Memorial Park in Boulder, CO.

Lucien Hardy Jr., 66, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes in the early hours of May 1, 2022, in his home in North County San Diego, CA. Lucien was born on September 4, 1955, to the late Lucien Hardy Sr. and Gwendolyn Mills in Austin, TX. Upon graduating from Fairview High School in 1974, at which he was the captain of the football team, standout running back, outside linebacker, and all-state track star, he was offered multiple scholarships. Lucien committed to UNLV where he was a four-year letterman and Captain of the football team. He graduated in May 1979 with a B.A. in Communications and a minor in Radio/TV film. He was extremely proud to be the first member of the Hardy...

Lucien Hardy Jr., 66, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes in the early hours of May 1, 2022, in his home in North County San Diego, CA. Lucien was born on September 4, 1955, to the late Lucien Hardy Sr. and Gwendolyn Mills in Austin, TX. Upon graduating from Fairview High School in 1974, at which he was the captain of the football team, standout running back, outside linebacker, and all-state track star, he was offered multiple scholarships. Lucien committed to UNLV where he was a four-year letterman and Captain of the football team. He graduated in May 1979 with a B.A. in Communications and a minor in Radio/TV film. He was extremely proud to be the first member of the Hardy...

Bonnie was born to Gordon and Corinne Luhm on August 16, 1952, in Milwaukee, WI. Her road with her family and two younger brothers Steve and Ed took them from Milwaukee to Elmhurst, IL, and then to Littleton, CO. It was in Colorado where she met Robert Albert Roth and they went on their first date on December 10, 1972, at a Denver Broncos football game, later exchanging their vows on June 10, 1973, at the Littleton Bible Chapel. Bonnie was a scholar. She was awarded the prestigious Boettcher Foundation Scholarship at Arapahoe High School, later receiving her Bachelor of Science in Nursing (Summa Cum Laude) in 1974 from the University of Northern Colorado. Later in her professional career,...

Roger Lynn Muffett, age 76, passed away suddenly on April 13, 2022. He was an accomplished musician and songwriter, who found immense joy in his love for music. Throughout his life, he played in many bands with a number of long-time friends, whom he loved dearly. He moved from his hometown in Hammond, Indiana, to Estes Park, Colorado, and eventually to Laramie, Wyoming, where he enjoyed the mountains and the outdoors. He was an avid baseball and football fan, especially Denver Broncos, Wyoming Cowboys, and any football team his nephew, Grant, was coaching. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, Dennis (Scott) and Loretta Muffett, his daughter, Michelle Muffett-Lipinski, and...

Edwin Hinshaw "Eddie" Amend, 96, of Laramie, died Saturday, April 2, 2022 in Laramie, WY. He was born July 17, 1927 in Rocky Ford, Colorado. Cremation has taken place. Per Eddie's and Dee's wishes, a Celebration of Life service is planned for this summer, at a time to be determined, in the Snowy Range Mountains west of Laramie. Memorial contributions may be made in Eddie's name to Hospice of Laramie, 1754 Centennial Dr., Laramie, WY 82070. Go to www.montgomerystryker.com to send condolences.

Edwin "Eddie" Hinshaw Amend passed away on April 2, 2022, at Hospice of Laramie. Eddie had resided in Riverton, Wyoming for 30 years until he moved to Spring Wind Assisted Living in Laramie, Wyoming, for the last three years of his life. Born on July 17, 1927, to Lewis Edker Amend and Sappho Mae (Hinshaw) Amend at home on the family farm in Rocky Ford, Colorado. Eddie grew up working his parents' farm in the Arkansas River Valley, Colorado. After graduating from Rocky Ford High School, Eddie attended Colorado A&M (now Colorado State University), where he met and married his life-long love, Delores "Dee" Helen Gompert. They were married at the First Presbyterian Church in Fort...

Our dad, Nickolas John Lewallen, Sr, died to this life March 10, 2022, after a long struggle with cancer. Nick was born on February 2, 1946, to Josephine and John Lewallen in Fresno, California and was baptized into Jesus's death and resurrection on November 6, 1949. He enlisted in the Air Force on February 15, 1965, and while stationed in Michigan he met our mother (Claire Chojnowski) drag racing in Detroit. He may have lost the race, but he won our mother's heart and the two were married on September 17, 1966. Dad was deployed to Vietnam serving a 1-year tour of duty between mid-1967 to mid-1968 and was in Vietnam for the Tet-Offensive. Following an honorable discharge, our dad worked...

Judy Gail Settlemire, 76, of Laramie, Wyoming, passed into God's embrace on January 31st. She was at home surrounded by her loving husband of 53 years, Jack Settlemire, Jr., and their daughters Mia Settlemire and Leah Settlemire White. Judy was born June 2, 1945 in Columbia, Missouri. As a member of the Laramie Valley Chapel, Judy loved being a part of the church family in discipleship and fellowship. She walked with our Lord, Jesus Christ, for many years and will be dearly missed and remembered by many within the community. For seventeen years Judy worked at Safeway grocery in Laramie followed up by fourteen years with the Albany County School District, primarily working in special...

Julianne (Eberhart) Williams, 91, of Laramie, was taken home by angels January 23, 2022. She was born and raised in Laramie. Growing up she spent her time at their family cabin and the Home Bakery. She loved the outdoors and especially skiing. She attended UW and later married and moved to Buffalo. Julie was a mother, grandmother, aunt and had many treasured friends that will miss her dearly and her heart of gold. She is preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Marian, brothers, Richard and William (Billy) Eberhart, of Laramie. She is survived by her children, John Williams (Vicki) of CA, Deb Hedstrom of CO, nephews, Bob Eberhart, Richard Eberhart, and Tom Eberhart, and nine...

Doris Elizabeth West, 86, of Laramie died Wednesday, November 3, 2021 at her home. Doris was born to Johnny and Leola McKenzie in Sycamore, Georgia on June 2, 1935. She grew up and lived in Georgia for most of her life, attending a boarding school as a child. In 1955 in North Carolina, she married James Monroe West and later had two children, Greg and Barbara. She attended Albany State College in Albany, Georgia and received her bachelor's degree to become a teacher. While in college, she pledged to the Zeta Phi Beta sorority. She taught in Blakely Alabama, Stafford, and Prince William County schools until she retired in 1991. After retirement, she became a Red Cross...

A Celebration of Lynn's Life will be held at a later date.

On July 16, 2021, Duane Keown, a great family man, advocate, educator, and adventurer passed away at the age of 84. Duane was born to Herald and Bernice (Gage) Keown in 1937 in Rico, Colorado. He attended Western State University, Brigham Young University, Colorado State University and finished off his academic training with a doctorate in Biology from Ball State University in 1974. After 28 years with the University of Wyoming, he retired as Professor Emeritus of Science Education, and remained a perpetual Cowboys fan. Duane described his life as wonderful and rich. He packed in countless projects and adventures. In the last three years of his life, he devoted his time to writing a book,...

Clarice Elaine Strannigan (nee Hoffman) of Riverton, Wyoming died in Laramie on July 2, 2021. She was 86 years old. She was born March 13, 1935, at Grand Meadow, Minnesota, the daughter of Esther (nee Biederbeck) and Robert Hoffman. The Hoffmans, including her brother Bruce, moved to Laramie when she was a child. Clarice attended University Prep High School and was a cheerleader for the school's sporting events. She actively participated in Jobs Daughters and was a Past Honored Queen. In addition, the Order of Eastern Star was among her other activities. Following graduation, she visited New York City and Colorado to pursue her career in cosmetology. Those plans took a slight...

Donald Stephen "Chuck" Corley, 89, went to his ranch in the sky on May 8, 2021 after his perfect day of being a cowboy in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Chuck was born January 25, 1932 to Kenneth and Dorothy (Stiles) Corley in Sheridan, Wyoming. He was united in marriage to Ethel Harper in Sheridan, Wyoming on October 31, 1959. Chuck was a self-made individual. He was raised by his older siblings after his parents passed away when he was a young child. He was a jack of all trades and could do anything with nothing. If Chuck could not fix it with duct tape or bailing wire, it could not be fixed. Chuck was a hard-working man. He spent much of his career traveling, working for the University of Wyoming...

Eleanor Faye Burg was born June 17, 1936 at Cedar Bluffs, Kansas to Albert Edward Burg and Bertha Emeline (Matheny) Burg. She passed away February 3, 2021, in Loveland, Colorado. She grew up on farms north of Oberlin, Kansas. She attended the Lone Star country school and Oberlin Grade school. She graduated from Oberlin High school in 1954. In High School she was a champion Debater on the Debate Team and was in 4-H, Girl Scouts and Band. She worked at a local caf? The Green Lantern where she met Larry Dean Lawton. They were married May 19, 1954 at the Oberlin Methodist Church and moved to Des Moines, Iowa. Larry was killed in a construction accident September 1954 in Des Moines, Iowa....

Chad Lee Williams, 46, of Laramie, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 14, 2021 at Ivinson Memorial Hospital. Chad was born October 30, 1974 in Lamar, Colorado and met Cindy Kubczak while attending college in Laramie; after a whirlwind romance he married her in 1997. Chad worked for the City of Laramie for 14 years in the Utility Division with hopes of one day becoming the King of the Sewers. He was an avid Dungeons and Dragons gamer, which he spent many Saturday nights doing, but his most beloved pastime was relaxing with his family. He was a member of the SCA (Society for Creative Anachronism) where he donned armor and chainmail and whacked others with replica swords in...

Elaine Ruth Kling It is with great sadness that the family of Elaine Ruth Kling announce her passing on September 16th, 2020. Elaine was born to Jake and Frieda Gettman on February 17, 1941. Elaine married Ed Kling on June 14, 1959 and they spent the next 61 years together. Elaine was an active member of Zion Evangelical church. She loved music, played the piano and organ and was in the choir for years. She also loved cooking and was known for her amazing meals, including cabbage burgers and fried chicken. Elaine worked at Regional West Medical Center for years as a Medical Transcriptionist and Radiology Office Manager. Elaine spent her time after retirement, at the Carpenter...

James Edward Simon, 93, of Laramie, Wyoming passed away peacefully in his home with his family Sept. 11, 2020. He was born October 31, 1926 to Edward and Grace (Roberts) Simon in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, the oldest son of 9 children. At age 11, Jim worked in the family business, the Edw. Simon and Sons House Moving Co. In 1944 Jim earned his high school diploma at the North Platte School of Commerce, while graduating with an Associate Business Degree. From 1944 -1946 Jim proudly served during World War ll with the Navy Seabees as a member of the 48th Naval Construction Regiment in Iwo Jima and Okinawa, receiving Commendation for Excellent Performance of Duty. He earned the rank of...

James Edward Simon, 93, of Laramie, Wyoming passed away peacefully in his home with his family Sept. 11, 2020. He was born October 31, 1926 to Edward and Grace (Roberts) Simon in Scottsbluff, Nebraska, the oldest son of 9 children. At age 11, Jim worked in the family business, the Edw. Simon and Sons House Moving Co. In 1944 Jim earned his high school diploma at the North Platte School of Commerce, while graduating with an Associate Business Degree. From 1944 -1946 Jim proudly served during World War ll with the Navy Seabees as a member of the 48th Naval Construction Regiment in Iwo Jima and Okinawa, receiving Commendation for Excellent Performance of Duty. He earned the rank of...

Kristen Kay (McGinnis) Quade, 61, joined her heavenly Savior on June 2, 2020. Kristen was born in Rockford, Illinois on October 12, 1958. She spent most of her life in the Midwest and retired to Laramie, Wyoming in 2016. Kristen graduated from Warren High School, Warren, Illinois. She received a Bachelor's degree in Marketing, Business, and Spanish from the University of Dubuque, Iowa. She returned to UD twice earning a Master's of Business Administration degree and later working toward a Master's of Communication degree. She met and married the love of her life, Mitch Quade, at the University on June 14, 1985. Kris enjoyed several years of employment with newspapers, radio stations, and...