William Gregory Gorman: 1932 – 2024
Funeral services for William “Greg” Gorman, 92-year-old Buffalo, Wyoming resident, who passed away at his home, will be held Saturday, December 14 at 11:30 a.m. at the Harness Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Tom Ostlund officiating. A reception will follow at 1 p.m. at the TA Ranch south of Buffalo. Donations in Greg’s memory may be made to the Bread of Life Food Pantry, PO Box 909, Buffalo, WY 82834, or Johnson County Friends Feeding Friends, PO Box 314, Buffalo, WY 82834.
William Gregory Gorman was born on October 26, 1932, in Robbinsdale, Minnesota to Elbert and Mary Gorman. He graduated from Robbinsdale High School in 1950. Greg went on to work at Honeywell before joining the Navy in 1952, and then the United States Air Force. After his service, he attended St. Cloud State University where he received a B.S. degree in business administration.
Interested in heading out West, Greg accepted his first teaching position in Lodge Grass, Montana. He then took a second position in Manderson, Wyoming where he met a local farmer’s daughter, Shirley Schwartz. They married on January 2, 1965, and were blessed with four children. Greg went on to teach business education in Casper, Ten Sleep, and Hulett, Wyoming.
During the summers, Greg kept busy with various jobs including owning and operating a gas station, a drive-in restaurant, working construction, and his favorite gig, manning the entrance booth at Devils Tower National Monument.
In 1991, Greg retired from teaching at Hulett High School and he and Shirley moved to Buffalo, Wyoming. He found joy in helping customers at Ace Hardware and being a janitor at Buffalo High School where he liked getting to know students and staff alike. Greg liked to joke that he couldn’t stay out of school!
Greg enjoyed playing pool, hunting, fishing, golf, bingo, and most of all spending time with his children and his many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was a master of all things he tried his hand at, from basketball to playing cards to bowling. His countless stories of adventures in the Big Horn Mountains with good friends will be entertaining for years to come. Greg had an infectious smile, and he will be remembered for his kindness and gentle soul.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Shirley “GiGi” Gorman; one brother, Pat Gorman of Plymouth, Minnesota; one son, Brent (Jean) Gorman of Gillette; three daughters: Samantha Vargas of San Saba, Texas, Michelle (Brad) Knefelkamp of St. Augustine, Florida, and Heather Gorman Haas of Buffalo; 11 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, two sisters, and one grandson.
Robert Lee McGraw: 1935 – 2024
Robert Lee McGraw, 89, of Gillette, died peacefully in his home on Saturday, December 7, 2024 with his family by his side. Funeral services will be held at Gillette Memorial Chapel at 11 a.m. Thursday, December 12, 2024 with Pastor Ron Merritt officiating. Burial will follow at Mount Pisgah Cemetery, with luncheon to follow at Cornerstone Church of God. Visitation and gathering will take place on Wednesday, December 11 from 5 to 7 p.m. at Gillette Memorial Chapel.
Robert was born on February 14, 1935 to Mabel and Willard McGraw. Robert was one of eight children in the family. He grew up in Gillette and played sports during his high school years, including quarterback for the Camels football team. Robert served four years active service in the United States Air Force, serving at Goose Bay, Labrador as well as within the United States. After serving in the Air Force, Robert attended and graduated Bible College. Robert and his brother, Dan McGraw, did evangelistic services both while in college and after they graduated. Robert became a postal worker for the Gillette Post Office. He worked there for 16 years and then went to work for Jacob Ranch Mine where he retired in 1996.
Robert continued to do gospel concerts throughout his life as well as doing specials in church services. He was an active member of the Assembly of God Church and the Cornerstone Church of God where he led worship services for many years as well as serving on the church board.
Robert met and married Leona Bishop in1989. Together they shared many happy memories which included vacations to the Bahamas, Cancun, Hawaii and his favorite place to go, Branson, Missouri. Most of all they enjoyed spending time together.
Robert had two children from a previous marriage: Peggy Sue McGraw and Randy Lee McGraw. Robert was also a great-stepfather to Sheri, Jim, Keith and Brian Bishop. Robert loved spending time with the children and, later, grandchildren as well.
Robert was preceded in death by his parents; several siblings; his daughter, Peggy; son, Randy; stepdaughter, Sheri; and stepson, Keith. Robert is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Leona; his brother, Dan McGraw; stepsons, Jim and Brian Bishop; five grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to Youth Emergency Services.
