(Feb. 14, 2008)
Bonnie June Carpenter Romey, 67, of Laramie, died Thursday, Feb. 14, 2008, at Laramie Care Center.
She was born June 3, 1940, in Dayton, Wash., to Charles and Mary Estelle Carpenter. When she was young, her family moved to Powell, where Bonnie went to school and graduated in 1959. She moved to Billings where she attended beauty school. While there, she met and married Harvey (Bud) Romey,. They later divorced and Bonnie returned to Powell where she lived for many years, and then she moved to Laramie.
She loved doing crafts and was always knitting or sewing. She worked at the senior citizen center in Laramie where she formed many lasting friendships. She loved to volunteer her time and would always help someone in need. She was a true believer of "Pay It Forward' and would always encourage others to do the same.
Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Mary Estelle Carpenter, a sister, Betty McPhail, and her daughter, Tina Lee Romey. She is survived by her brother Bud (Dickie) Carpenter of Freeport, Fla.; sons Danny (Tammy) Romey of Helena, Mont.; Tracy (Dusty) Romey of Laramie; five grandchildren, Jessica, Dustin, Mindy, Josie and Zakary, and one great-granddaughter, Madison. She will be missed by many people who loved her dearly.
A private memorial will be held by her family at her request. Services are under the direction of Montgomery-Stryker Funeral Home in Laramie. To send condolences or sign the on-line guest book, visit the website at www.montgomerystryker.com.