In Memory Of
William L. Halsey
1931
2018
William L. Halsey
March 8, 1931 — August 12, 2018
William (Bill) Lee Halsey passed away suddenly at Wyoming Medical Center in Casper, WY on August 12, 2018. He was born to Lee and Marie (Black) Halsey in Great Falls, Montana. Bill had two sisters, Lorraina and Lillian and one brother, Russell who all preceded him in death.
After High School, Bill joined the Army where he served in the Korean War through January 1953. After his service, he married Sylvia Ann Stalder on June 12, 1955 in Laramie, Wyoming. Bill worked for Dan's Auto Repair, and later for the Wyoming Highway Department. He also enjoyed working on small engines such as lawn mowers on the side.
Bill and Sylvia raised three children, Janice, Glenn and Randall Halsey while residing in Laramie. He enjoyed quick weekend family trips, camping, fishing and being outside.
After retirement, Bill and Sylvia moved to Riverton, WY. in 1994. After several years, they were divorced and Sylvia returned to Laramie, while Bill stayed. He later met Judith Sleath and had many happy years together.
He is survived by Judith; daughter, Janice (Tim) Walker of Lander; sons, Glenn (Nancy) Halsey, and Randall (Anna) Halsey all of Laramie. In addition, six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews survive him.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, September 10, 2018 at Oregon Trail State Veteran's Cemetery in Evansville, WY with a reception to follow.
To leave a special message for William's family, please visit the guestbook below.
After High School, Bill joined the Army where he served in the Korean War through January 1953. After his service, he married Sylvia Ann Stalder on June 12, 1955 in Laramie, Wyoming. Bill worked for Dan's Auto Repair, and later for the Wyoming Highway Department. He also enjoyed working on small engines such as lawn mowers on the side.
Bill and Sylvia raised three children, Janice, Glenn and Randall Halsey while residing in Laramie. He enjoyed quick weekend family trips, camping, fishing and being outside.
After retirement, Bill and Sylvia moved to Riverton, WY. in 1994. After several years, they were divorced and Sylvia returned to Laramie, while Bill stayed. He later met Judith Sleath and had many happy years together.
He is survived by Judith; daughter, Janice (Tim) Walker of Lander; sons, Glenn (Nancy) Halsey, and Randall (Anna) Halsey all of Laramie. In addition, six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews survive him.
A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, September 10, 2018 at Oregon Trail State Veteran's Cemetery in Evansville, WY with a reception to follow.
To leave a special message for William's family, please visit the guestbook below.
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