Gurney Hugh McLean

Gurney Hugh McLean, 75, passed Sat., July 11, 2015 at his residence in Thermopolis, WY.

Born July 13, 1938 in Lusk, Wyo. he was the son of Hugh and Claris (Rice) McLean. He attended elementary school in Lance Creek and graduated from Niobrara County High in Lusk. He enlisted in the US Army in 1957 serving two years, then in the reserves in 1961 for one year.

On July 2, 1957 he married his high school sweetheart, Patsy Alexander in Manville, Wyo.

His livelihood included work in a uranium field, road construction, oil fields in Wyo. and selling real estate on the coast of Ore.

He was a member of the First Baptist Church. Gurney loved his family dearly. Preceding him in death were his parents.

Survivors are his wife of 58 years, his children, Stanley (Lori) of Casper, Ronda Hansen, Thermopolis; Rebel (Jamie), Casper; brother, Clair McLean, Torrington, sister, Reda Butler, Sheridan, five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Fri., July 17, 2015, 2:00 PM at the First Baptist Church with Pastor Harvey Seidel officiating. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery. Visitation will be held Thurs. afternoon, and Fri. morning at Mortimore Funeral Home.

Memorials may be made in Gurney's name to Wounded Warriors, 1 South Nevada Avenue, Suite 2015, Colorado Springs, CO 80903.

Mortimore Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.

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