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In Memory Of
Thomas E. Bushmaker
1954 2022

Thomas E. Bushmaker

December 16, 1954 — December 4, 2022

Thomas E. Bushmaker, was born on December 16, 1954, in Casper, Wyoming the first child of Bill and Carroll (Cokenour) Bushmaker. He went into the Air Force just 3 months after graduating from Kelly Walsh High School in 1973. He had to weigh in 3 times before he made weight to be accepted. The last time he got on the scale with his waffle stomper and briefcase. He earned Rank of Master Sergeant and served 8 ½ years of foreign service which included time in Turkey, Greece, Thailand, Philippines, Germany, Saudi Arabia, England, United Kingdom, Abu Dhabi and Europe. In the United States he moved around from Mississippi, Florida, New York, Oklahoma and Ohio. He retired from the Air Force in 1994. After retirement he made his home in Dallas, TX working in different communication fields until retiring again in 1997. He returned to Casper, WY in 2020. He was able to be with mom until her death and enjoyed getting reacquainted with sisters Bonnie and LaVonne along with their families here in Casper.

Tom was preceded in death by both mom and dad.

He is survived by his brother, John (Rhonda) Bushmaker, sisters Connie (Gary) Walters, Bonnie (Gordon) Milne, LaVonne (David) Romero, Ronda (Terry) Flott, 14 nieces and nephews and 21 Great nieces and nephews along with Uncle Jack and Aunt Colleen Bushmaker, many cousins, and distant relatives.

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

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Oregon Trail State Veteran's Cemetery

, Evansville, WY

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