Beatrice Gulley

Elaine Gulley, 89, of Casper and formerly of Laramie, WY died January 24, 2009 at Shepherd of the Valley Care Center in Casper, WY.
She was born June 18, 1919 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, the daughter of Paul and Viola Wickham. She was a graduate of Creighton University in Omaha, NE in 1941.
She was united in marriage to Robert F. Gulley in Deadwood, SD on June 1, 1939 and to this union four children were born. She and her husband were partners in a family owned restaurant in Newcastle, WY until 1968. They moved to Laramie in 1968 where they owned and operated the Laramie Village Inn. During their ownership of the Village Inn of Laramie, she and her husband made many friends statewide. She was well known for her sense of humor, lively wit and "nicknames" for everyone. She was an active member of St. Laurence O'Toole Catholic Church in Laramie, WY.
Survivors include 2 sons, Paul J. Gulley of Casper, WY and Dean M. Gulley of Vancouver, WA. A daughter, Dianne M. Boudreau of Spring, TX. There are 7 grandchildren and 6 great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert F. Gulley, a son Robert F. Gulley Jr. and a daughter-in-law, Martha Jean Gulley.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Tuesday, February 3, 2009, 10:30 AM at St. Laurence O'Toole Catholic Church in Laramie, WY with Rev. James A. Schumacher as Celebrant. Interment will follow in the Green Hill Cemetery in Laramie, WY. Recitation of the Rosary will be Monday, February 2, 2009, 5:30 PM at the Montgomery-Stryker Funeral Home in Laramie, WY. Memorial contributions may be made to Shepherd of the Valley Care Home in Casper, WY or the Alzheimer's Association. Newcomer Funeral Home, Casper WY is in charge of local arrangements.