In Memory Of
Sharon K. Blakeslee
1945
2016
Sharon K. Blakeslee
September 14, 1945 — September 5, 2016
Sharon Kay Hardesty Morrison Blakeslee.
Sherri was born September 14, 1945 to Wilber L. "Burr" and Erma B. Hale Hardesty in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. She passed away from emphysema and COPD on September 5, 2016 at Central Wyoming Hospice.
Sherri attended grade school in Henry, Nebraska and graduated from Torrington, Wyoming High School in 1963 where she was active in GAA and Pep Club. She was Job's Daughters Honored Queen of Bethel #40 in Lyman, Nebraska during her junior year of high school. She has been a member of Order of Eastern Star, Sunflower Chapter #214 for many years.
Sherri moved to Denver in June 1963 to attend Central Business College and graduated in January 1964. She obtained her first job with Beneficial Finance Company in downtown Denver shortly after graduating. Sherri was employed by ATCO Drilling Inc. in Casper for 6 years; Unit Rig 6 for 6 years and then began a 15 1/2 year career with the State of Wyoming, Department of Employment, Tax Division retiring on January 15, 2008.
Sherri and Kenneth E. Morrison were married August 28, 1966 at Henry United Methodist Church in Henry, Nebraska. A son, Darren Wade, was born on July 29, 1972. They divorced on August 28, 1990 after 24 years of marriage. Sherri married Terry L. Blakeslee on October 2, 1995 in Casper, Wyoming. She has lived in Casper since 1976.
Survivors include husband, Terry; step-sons, Sam (Jennifer) Blakeslee and Rich Formby; step-granddaughter, Olivia Rebecca Blakeslee all of Casper; brother, Edmon Dee "Ed" (Sandee) Hardesty of Henry, Nebraska; sister-in-law, Joyce Hardesty Kreiling of Scottsbluff, Nebraska; 10 nieces and nephews and numerous great and great-great nieces and nephews and cousins.
Preceding her in death were her parents; son Darren Wade Morrison on May 16, 2014; brother, Robert Dale (Bob) Hardesty; sister, Wilba Lea Rathbun; brother-in-law, Wesley Rathbun; grandparents, Dale B. Hale, MAry Euphema Hale Havely and Edmond W. "Shorty" Havely; John Robert "Bob" Hardesty and Lillie Mae Avery Hardesty.
A Memorial Service will be 10:00 AM, Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at Newcomer Funeral Home, 710 East Second, Casper. Graveside services and inurnment with her son Darren will take place in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Morrill, Nebraska at a later date. Memorials are requested to Henry Nebraska United Methodist Church. PLEASE no flowers.
To share your memories of Sharon or leave a special condolence message for her family, please visit the guestbook below.
Sherri was born September 14, 1945 to Wilber L. "Burr" and Erma B. Hale Hardesty in Scottsbluff, Nebraska. She passed away from emphysema and COPD on September 5, 2016 at Central Wyoming Hospice.
Sherri attended grade school in Henry, Nebraska and graduated from Torrington, Wyoming High School in 1963 where she was active in GAA and Pep Club. She was Job's Daughters Honored Queen of Bethel #40 in Lyman, Nebraska during her junior year of high school. She has been a member of Order of Eastern Star, Sunflower Chapter #214 for many years.
Sherri moved to Denver in June 1963 to attend Central Business College and graduated in January 1964. She obtained her first job with Beneficial Finance Company in downtown Denver shortly after graduating. Sherri was employed by ATCO Drilling Inc. in Casper for 6 years; Unit Rig 6 for 6 years and then began a 15 1/2 year career with the State of Wyoming, Department of Employment, Tax Division retiring on January 15, 2008.
Sherri and Kenneth E. Morrison were married August 28, 1966 at Henry United Methodist Church in Henry, Nebraska. A son, Darren Wade, was born on July 29, 1972. They divorced on August 28, 1990 after 24 years of marriage. Sherri married Terry L. Blakeslee on October 2, 1995 in Casper, Wyoming. She has lived in Casper since 1976.
Survivors include husband, Terry; step-sons, Sam (Jennifer) Blakeslee and Rich Formby; step-granddaughter, Olivia Rebecca Blakeslee all of Casper; brother, Edmon Dee "Ed" (Sandee) Hardesty of Henry, Nebraska; sister-in-law, Joyce Hardesty Kreiling of Scottsbluff, Nebraska; 10 nieces and nephews and numerous great and great-great nieces and nephews and cousins.
Preceding her in death were her parents; son Darren Wade Morrison on May 16, 2014; brother, Robert Dale (Bob) Hardesty; sister, Wilba Lea Rathbun; brother-in-law, Wesley Rathbun; grandparents, Dale B. Hale, MAry Euphema Hale Havely and Edmond W. "Shorty" Havely; John Robert "Bob" Hardesty and Lillie Mae Avery Hardesty.
A Memorial Service will be 10:00 AM, Wednesday, September 14, 2016 at Newcomer Funeral Home, 710 East Second, Casper. Graveside services and inurnment with her son Darren will take place in Forest Lawn Cemetery, Morrill, Nebraska at a later date. Memorials are requested to Henry Nebraska United Methodist Church. PLEASE no flowers.
To share your memories of Sharon or leave a special condolence message for her family, please visit the guestbook below.
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