On November 3, 2012 we lost and heaven gained an angel. Our Mom, Elaine E. Gettle passed away at Wyoming Medical Center. Elaine was born May 5, 1926 in Breckenridge, Minnesota to Mike and Mary (Maguire) Pinney. Elaine married Ernest E. Gettle on July 31, 1942 and from this union came three daughters, Kathleen Cowgar (Jimmy), Casper WY, Sharon Cuttill (Richard), Antioch CA and Mary Fankhauser (Robert), Casper WY. Elaine and Ernest were married until Ernest passed away in 2002.
Elaine resided at St. Anthony Manor for 9 years. She could take charge, comfort you when needed, tell a story better than anyone, and had a memory second to none. She will be missed by all who knew her.
Elaine was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest, her parents, 2 brothers, Frank and Clyde Pinney and granddaughter Tracie Elaine Cowgar.
Elaine is survived by her 3 daughters, 1 granddaughter, Kelley Hilliard, 5 grandsons, Adam and Josh Moore, Timmy Cowgar, Jimmie Herron and John Fankhauser, 8 great grandchildren, Darryl, Nathan and Jacob Moore, Victor Hilliard, Chance Cowgar, Jesse, Hanna and Emalyn Fankhauser, Peyton Herron and 3 great, great granddaughters, Emma Hilliard, Jade Moore, and Rily Harshman. Elaine was also blessed with the Calvin Alvarado family and Donald Cowgar family.
Elaine considered her family her greatest achievement. She loved them dearly and they will miss her and her stories, her sense of humor, and most of all her unconditional love.
Cremation has been held under the direction of the Newcomer's Funeral Home. No service will be held at Elaine's request.
Memorials may be made to a charity or church of the donor's choice.
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