Douglas McQueen

Douglas Arley McQueen, 84, peacefully passed away April 30, 2015, at his home in Thermopolis. His wife of 62 years, Beverly Urwin McQueen, was at his side. His death follows a progressive decline after a stroke in July of 2013.

Arley was born in Thermopolis on December 11, 1931, and grew up on a ranch on Cottonwood Creek. He was a career petroleum engineer for Marathon Oil Company working in Cody; Lafayette, La.; and Nigeria, Africa. After retirement he and Bev split their time between Apache Junction, Ariz., and Wyoming. They also spent considerable time travelling with friends and at their cabin on Crandall Creek.

Throughout his life Arley was active in community service organizations in both Cody and Thermopolis including the Thermopolis Volunteer Fire Department, BOPE Elks, Hot Springs County Shriners, North Absaroka Volunteer Ski Patrol, VFW, and delivering meals for the Hot Springs County Senior Center. He was always willing to lend a hand whether at a neighbors branding, a friend's home improvement project or consulting on engineering projects.

He is survived be his wife; two sons, Randy (Babette) of Denver and Rodney (Tawna) of Thermopolis; three grandchildren, Megan, Ian, and Adam; two step grandchildren, Michael and Jenny; great-granddaughter Kailey; and sister, Ruby Bucher.

Arley was preceded in death by his parents Dub McQueen in 1955 and Lillian Freudenthal McQueen in 2004.

A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, May 9, 2015, at Holy Trinity Episcopal Church in Thermopolis. A social gathering and celebration of his life will follow in the church community center.

In lieu of flowers, the family is asking that donations be made to, Hot Springs County Senior Citizens or Holy Trinity Episcopal Church.