Gurney McLean

Gurney Hugh McLean, 75, passed away Saturday, July 11, 2015, at his residence in Thermopolis.

Born July 13, 1938, in Lusk, Wyo., he was the son of Hugh and Claris (Rice) McLean. He attended elementary school in Lance Creek and graduated from Niobrara County High in Lusk. He enlisted in the US Army in 1957 serving two years, then in the reserves and was recalled in 1961 for one year.

On July 2, 1957, he married his high school sweetheart, Patsy Alexander in Manville, Wyo.

His livelihood included work in a uranium field, road construction, oil fields in Wyoming and selling real estate on the coast of Oregon.

He was a member of the First Baptist Church. He enjoyed wildlife hunting, stream and ocean fishing, camping, rock hunting and all outdoor activities. Gurney loved his family dearly. He found the Lord in later years, which gave him great peace.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years; his children, Stanley (Lori) of Casper, Ronda Hansen of Thermopolis, Rebel (Jamie) of Casper; brother, Clair McLean of Torrington; sister, Reda Butler of Sheridan; five grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services will be held Friday, July 17, 2015, 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church with Pastor Harvey Seidel officiating. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thursday afternoon, and Friday morning at Mortimore Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made in Gurney's name to Wounded Warriors, 1 South Nevada Avenue, Suite 2015, Colorado Springs, CO 80903.

Mortimore Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. Messages for the family may be made at http://www.mortfh.com.