Tommie Z. Blankenbaker, 58, of Glenrock, passed away Aug. 8, 2010 at her residence in Glenrock.
She was born June 29, 1952 in Casper, WY, the daughter of Chug and Angel Richlin. She attended St. Anthony's Catholic School and then graduated from Kelly Walsh High School in 1970. Tommie was united in marriage to Joey Blankenbaker Sept. 22, 1994 in Casper, WY. She loved sewing , gardening and spending time with her family. She will be remembered as everybody's friend.
Survivors include her husband, Joe, a son, Douglas Richlin and his wife Michelle of Deaver, a step-daughter, Brandy Fennega and husband Dean of Brookings, SD, step-son, Travis Blankenbaker and his wife Robin of Glenrock, WY, her mother , Angel Nelson of Casper, 7 grandchildren and a sister, Marjorie Heady and her husband Gary of Sheridan, WY and numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her father.
Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday, Aug. 13, 2010, 10:00 AM at St. Anthony's Catholic Church. Visitation will be Thursday, 6 to 7 PM at the Newcomer Funeral Home with recitation of the Rosary at 7PM. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Anthony's Tri-parish School in care of Paula M. Gillette, 1145 W. 20th, Casper, WY, 82604. Service under the direction of Newcomer Funeral Home.