Ruth B. Burrows
Ruth B. Burrows: 1935 – 2025
Ruth Beverly Burrows, 89, beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend, passed away on May 18, 2025, in Casper, Wyoming.
Born in Wolf Point, Montana, Ruth was the youngest of ten children of Andreas and Marie Hoversland. She was the cherished “bookend” to her 22-year-older sister, Lydia, with eight brothers in between. Ruth began her education in a one-room schoolhouse before her family moved into town. From a young age, she assisted her mother with household tasks but always longed to be outdoors working alongside her father and brothers.
After graduating from Wolf Point High School, Ruth pursued nursing at Montana State College in Bozeman. While training in Great Falls, she met Lt. Keith Burrows at a Wesleyan Bible study for young adults. They married on May 25, 1957, following a brief engagement. Keith’s Air Force career took them across the country, where they built a life and welcomed four children: Kathy and David in Anchorage, Alaska; John in Clovis, New Mexico; and Julia in Riverside, California.
Following Keith’s retirement, the family settled in Lakewood, Colorado. Ruth’s nursing skills were a source of strength and compassion, especially caring for Kathy, who had cerebral palsy, and Keith during his illness and eventual passing in 1987.
Throughout her life, Ruth embodied a deep devotion to her family, her faith, and her community. She travelled extensively to attend family weddings, graduations, births and funerals, even to Norway to explore her father’s homeland. In 1990, she married Jim McFetridge. She warmly embraced his daughter Cheryl (Don) Siemens of Casper and their family. Following Jim’s death in 2005 and Kathy’s in 2006, Ruth moved to Casper in 2015 with her beloved dachshund, Holly. There, she formed new friendships and grew close to her nephew Scott and his family, enjoying Sunday dinners and holiday lefse-making traditions.
Ruth found joy in creating with her hands- sewing, crocheting, quilting, rug braiding, rosemaling, embroidery, and baking. Her mother’s gingersnap cookie recipe became her signature treat, beloved by many. Her faith remained central throughout her life; she found renewed spiritual strength after Keith’s death and loved attending church conventions, always striving to do the Lord’s will.
Ruth’s infectious laughter, unwavering love, and selfless care for her family remained constant throughout her life.
She is survived by her sons, David (Cathi) Burrows and John Burrows of Leavenworth, Kansas; daughter, Julia (Ron) Behnke of Laramie, Wyoming; stepdaughter, Cheryl (Don) Siemens of Casper, Wyoming; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and numerous nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; both husbands; all her siblings; and her daughter, Kathy.
Interment will be held at a later date, at Fort Logan National Cemetery in Denver, Colorado.
In lieu of flowers, Ruth requested that donations be made to the Casper Senior Center or Easterseals.
George Harold Conner: 1939 – 2025
George Harold Conner, born August 1, 1939, in Kansas City, Kansas, died peacefully at home in Casper, Wyoming on May 27, 2025 surrounded by his loving wife and children. He was 85.
George was the beloved husband of Linda Conner. In a love story for the ages, George met Linda when he was 14 and they spent 72 years of their lives together, 65 of them married. He was the father of Gary Conner, Melissa Shelton, Jeannie Thieme, Heather (Douglas) Irvine, and Christina Jourgensen. He has 11 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren, and a sister, Terry Guckenbiehl. He also has many who consider him as a father and dear friend.
George was a counselor who served a term as the president of the Wyoming Psychology Board. During his term, he represented Wyoming in Oslo, Norway. He presented professional papers at Oxford University in England twice. He cared deeply for each person who entrusted their stories to his care. If he was your counselor, he was always rooting for you.
He loved basketball, fly fishing, hiking and camping in the mountains, spending time with friends and family, and traveling the world with his wife. He loved the wonder of little children, tiny everyday miracles, silly and beautiful music, funny glasses, and kazoos.
He loved God and his church, Community of Christ. He held a deep and abiding faith that blessed his home and his family and that carried him home in the end.
On this earth, George loved most of all his wife, Linda. If ever two people wound their hearts and souls into one, it was George and Linda. Linda nursed George through his final years with a fierce and tender love. As Alzheimer’s stole his memories he never forgot his love for his soulmate. Every time he looked at her his eyes lit up and right to the very end he was asking for another kiss.
The family would like to thank Enhabit Home Health and Hospice for their care. In lieu of flowers they request donations to Alzheimer’s Association or Vibes Music Therapy Program.
A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, June 2, 2025 at Newcomer Casper Chapel.
Judy Ann Ramsey: 1948 – 2025
Judy Ann Ramsey, a beloved figure in her community, passed away on May 25, 2025, in Casper, Wyoming, at the age of 76. Born on September 2, 1948, in Lemmon, South Dakota, Judy was a proud graduate of Sundance High School, class of 1967. She dedicated many years of her life to the Natrona County School District, where her contributions to the education of children left a lasting impact.
Judy was known as a fun-loving lady, who embraced life with a joyful spirit. Her warmth and enthusiasm for life were evident in the cherished memories she created through simple pleasures. She found joy in spending time doing puzzles, playing cards, and collecting knick-knacks. Judy enjoyed moments spent with her family, always surrounded by those she loved. She had a particular fondness for watching her favorite TV shows and reading books that captivated her imagination.
Her adventurous spirit was evident in her proudest accomplishments, which included racing motorcycles in her younger years. Above all, Judy treasured her role as a nana, taking great pride in her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, and she greatly valued her independence throughout her life.
Judy will be deeply missed by her loving family, which includes her daughter, Mandi (Nick) Johnson; siblings: Trudy Beavers, Chuck (Terri) Cornella, and Randy (Connie) Cornella; grandchildren: Taylor Bourquin, Taven Schlager, Skyler Johnson, Crystal Ramsey, Leah Ramsey, April Ramsey, Breezy Ramsey, and Stephen Ramsey; great-grandchildren, Wrenlee Johnson; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She is now reunited in peace with her parents, Joe and Arlie Cornella; her daughter, Carrie Schott; and her husband, Steve Ramsey. Judy’s legacy of love and laughter will forever remain in the hearts of those who were blessed to know her.
