Ann Marie was born April 18, 1922 in Belle Fourche, SD to Donald Frederick and Ida Buan Doody. She passed away on February 12, 2013 in Casper. Ann Marie attended Belle Fourche High School and lived on her father's Indian Creek ranch. She graduated from Black Hills Teachers College and enjoyed her teaching career at McKinley Elementary School in Casper. Ann Marie was married to James A. Spencer from June 25, 1943 until his death on January 7, 1989. They enjoyed traveling the United States in their Airstream trailer. She was an accomplished soloist and was honored to sing with the Houston Symphony, the Casper Symphony and the municipal band. Her performances could be heard on the radio and often at the Presbyterian Church of Casper as both a choir member and a soloist. She enjoyed travel, genealogy, crafting, knitting and crocheting and oil painting. Ann Marie was a fierce competitor while playing cards and Mexican Train. Family surviving Ann Marie includes: Janice (Doody) and Bob Oss, Colleen (Doody) and Steve Lozeau, Kristine and Barry Hendrickson, Pat and Gloria Long, Dan Long, Ann Marie Johnson and their families; sister-in-law Donna Fondy and loving friend Shirley Volker. Ann Marie was preceded in death by her husband James A. Spencer, brothers Charles Victor Doody, Donald Lee Doody, James Allen Doody, Dan Jay Doody, and special friend Vern Christman. Graveside services for Ann Marie will be held at 4:00 PM on Wednesday, February 20, 2013 at Highland Cemetery. A visitation will be held from noon until 7:00 PM at Bustard's Funeral Home on Tuesday, February 19, 2013.
Service
Wednesday, February 20, 2013 4:00pm
Visitation
Tuesday, February 19, 2013 12:00pm - 7:00pm
Bustard's Funeral Directors and Crematory
600 C.Y. Avenue
Casper, WY 82601