Irma Drew Bayless

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(July 11, 1936 - Oct. 23, 2015)

Irma Drew Bayless, 79, died Friday, Oct. 23, 2015, at the Powell Valley Hospital.

Irma was born July 11, 1936, in San Diego, California, the daughter of Earl Kenneth and Mary Ann Kimball Bower.

She graduated from Yuma High School in Yuma, Arizona, and received her paralegal certificate from Chapman College. Irma worked at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles under James Oakerson for 12 years; this was her favorite job.

She married Glenn Allen Bayless. They moved to Wyoming 20 years ago to retire. Glenn passed away in July 2004.

Irma loved the entertainment industry, mostly ballet and opera, and museums. She was a patron of the arts. She loved animals, especially cats. Hobbies included card games like gin and solitaire both with cards and on her computer, reading and music, which was her passion.

She is survived by her sister, Mary Lou Hardisty; brother, Earl K. Bower Jr.; daughters, Cheryl Lynn Zelus, Rose Marie Bayless, and Kim Roepke; and grandchildren, Matthew Ryan Zelus, Andrew Jacob Zelus and Emma Isabel Zelus.

Cremation has taken place. Private family services will be held at a later date. Condolences may be sent to the family online at www.haskellfuneralhome.com.

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