Charlotte Boner

On Tuesday, July 18, 2017 Charlotte Jean Boner wife, mother, grandmother and sister passed away peacefully at the age of 84. Charlotte will be forever remembered by her husband of 60 years, Herman, and their two children Debbie (Mike) Young, Scott (Amy) Boner and her four grandchildren who adored her, Kyle (Olivia), Bryce, Bradford and Brooke. Charlotte was born in Miller, South Dakota August 12, 1932 to Bill and Mamie Labor. Her family later moved to Rapid City, South Dakota where she attended elementary school and graduated from Rapid City Central High School in 1950. Charlotte attended South Dakota State University and Black Hills State University where she earned her degree in elementary education. After marrying Herman on June 2, 1957 the couple made their permanent home in Casper, Wyoming. Charlotte began her career teaching third grade but soon left to become the co-owner and operator of Tic-Tac-Toe Pre-School for seven years. Later, she returned to public education and taught Kindergarten at North Casper and Mills Elementary schools until her retirement in 1994. Charlotte was an active member of many organizations. She belonged to the United Methodist Church, PEO Chapter AT, ADK Teachers Sorority, Red Hat Society and Gourmet Dinner Club. She also loved to play bridge with her many friends in multiple bridge groups. Her family owned a cabin at Lake Alcova for 37 years and most summer weekends she could be found there entertaining and helping to create joyous, lifelong memories. Herman and Charlotte also spent many winters in Mesa, Arizona after retirement with old and new friends and family. Charlotte's contagious laughter, jokes and sincere love for life were relished by all. Her greatest joy was spending time with cherished family and friends, sharing a meal, a laugh or a fond memory and her special light, love and exuberance for life was felt by everyone she encountered. Charlotte is survived by Lois (Dee) Watson, Brookings, South Dakota; Donna Trentz, Deadwood, South Dakota; and Bob (Diane) Labor, Rapid City, South Dakota. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews She was preceded in death by her parents, Bill & Mamie Labor, her brother Bill and brother-in-law Chuck Trentz. Memorial services for Charlotte will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday July 25th at First United Methodist Church in Casper. A reception will immediately follow at Casper Country Club. A private family service will take place at the Oregon Trail State Veterans Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, 302 E. 2nd Street Casper, WY 82601 or Wyoming Food For Thought Project, 900 Saint John Street, Casper, WY 82601. Charitable donations may be made to: First United Methodist 302 E. 2nd, Casper WY 82601 Wyoming Food for Thought Project 900 St. John Street, Casper WY 82601 Tel: 1-307-337-1703 Email: wfftp.org Web: http://wyomingfoodforthoughtproject.org