Verna Mae Heisey

Verna Mae Heisey, 99, of Casper, Wyoming passed away Sunday, August 4, 2024.

Verna Mae Heisey (Harness) died peacefully at home, on August 4, 2024, at 99 years young. Verna was born on October 22, 1924, near Salt Creek, close to Midwest, WY to Jennie Mae and Lewis G. Harness. They moved to Laramie, WY where Verna spent her childhood and her young adulthood. She graduated from Laramie high school in 1942.

With WWII raging, Verna entered the University of Wyoming and joined the Tri Delt Sorority, she had fond memories of going to school in Laramie and spoke frequently about those times. It was during this time that she met the love of her life Edmund Leroy Heisey (Roy). She graduated with a master’s degree in 1946. Throughout the War she worked for the University of Wyoming as the secretary to the Dean. Verna and Roy were married shortly after his return from the war on June 5, 1946 and eventually moved to Casper Wy. 

During the next three decades, starting in December 1948 they raised five sons. Alan Lewis (75) was born in Laramie, WY. Stephen Elliot (72), Bruce Edward (62), Brian Edmund (68), Lee Robert (60), born in Casper, WY. In addition to the duties that come along with keeping a tidy household and caring for five young boys, Verna was a member of the Geo Wives, Pink Ladies, she was a resolute volunteer for Meals on Wheels even getting out in her Jeep Wagoneer in the worst of weather. Verna was a devoted Catholic and was a very involved member of St. Anthony’s Church, she loved the Lord. She enjoyed traveling the world, gardening, getting her hair done and watching football. She was a member of the Cowboy Joe Club and a season ticket holder to the University of Wyoming football games for many years.

Verna was preceded in death by Edmund Leroy Heisey(Husband) And Bruce Edward Heisey (Son). She is survived by her sons Alan Heisey, Stephen Heisey, Brian Heisey (Liz), Lee Heisey (Ramona). She is also survived by grandkids John Heisey (Rose), Michael Heisey, Alysia Moore (Josh), Chris Heisey, Christopher Allgood, Courtney Suko (Jake), Kyle Heisey (Teri), Chelse Wilde (Marek), Natalie Hofer (Dustin), Hillary Hinrichs, Austin Bahr, Shelby Heisey and numerous great grandchildren. She was grateful for the time they spent together.

If you ask Verna how she was doing, she’d say pretty good for a 99-year-old lady!. 

In lieu of flowers the family ask that you to make a donation to Meals on Wheels which she donated many years of time to. This can be done at mealswheels.com

A Funeral Mass will be held on Tuesday, August 13, 2024 at 10:00am at St. Anthony's Catholic Church with interment to follow at Highland Cemetery. 

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