<PERSON>, <DATE_TIME>, died peacefully after a long battle with cancer, at Mountain View Living Center Hospice Unit of the Sheridan VA in <LOCATION>, <LOCATION> on <DATE_TIME>.
He was born on <DATE_TIME> in <LOCATION>, <LOCATION>. He was the adopted son of the late <PERSON> and <PERSON> of <LOCATION>, <LOCATION>. Growing up in <LOCATION> <PERSON> enjoyed logging and helping with the <LOCATION> Maple Syrup Sugar Bush production. He was an avid hunter, both archery and rifle, loved to fish, hike, and enjoy the outdoors. His favorite pastime was playing his bass guitar.
Prior to his senior year he moved to <LOCATION>, <LOCATION> to attend and graduate from Cheyenne Central High School. He took pride in juggling school work, working at Little America, welding and body work, and simply enjoying the beauty of <LOCATION>.
After graduation he returned to <LOCATION> to work again in the logging and maple syrup production before enlisting in the United States Navy for a <DATE_TIME> career specializing as a Hull Tech, Welder, and FireFighter. Shortly after joining the Navy he married <PERSON> from <LOCATION>, <LOCATION>. 4
Together they had two sons, <PERSON> and <PERSON>. <DATE_TIME> prior to <PERSON> death in <DATE_TIME>, they divorced. In <DATE_TIME>, <PERSON> married <PERSON> from <LOCATION>.
He and <PERSON> enjoyed time traveling in their motorhome before they decided to move to <LOCATION> of <LOCATION> to spend time with his sister <PERSON>, her husband <PERSON> and their extended Mountain Lodges family. He enjoyed visiting with the staff and customers while reliving his love for <LOCATION>. In <DATE_TIME> he relocated to <LOCATION>, <LOCATION> where he enjoyed time spent with the Veterans there.
He is survived by his wife <PERSON>, son <PERSON> of <LOCATION>, son <PERSON> of <LOCATION>, and sister <PERSON> of <LOCATION>.
No calling hours are planned. The family will do a private ceremony in <DATE_TIME>. Thank you to the VA Staff for the care given to <PERSON> during his time there.
Kane Funeral Home has been entrusted with arrangements.
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