Ellen Reid

Ellen Elizabeth Reid passed away on Monday, August 13, 2018 at Wyoming Medical Center from complications related to cancer. Ellen bravely fought a 21 year battle with breast cancer. Ellen was born November 16, 1947 in Belleville, Illinois. Growing up, the family relocated often due to her father's distinguished military career. After high school Ellen worked as a flight attendant which allowed her to travel extensively. Eventually, she began working as a letter carrier for the United States Postal Service in Casper. She retired after 30 years. After retiring Ellen participated in the Master Gardener program. Ellen loved all living things whether it be flowers, plants, animals or people. She did not judge people and accepted everyone as they were. Ellen loved music of all kinds, especially jazz and blues. She participated in the Wyoming Blues & Jazz Society and attended several blues music trips and cruises. She was a wonderful cook and we will all miss her amazing green chili. Never to be forgotten, of course, was Ellen's amazing sense of humor and how she made us all laugh. Ellen will be forever remembered by her husband and best friend Steve, her stepson, Jeff Reid, and stepdaughter, Stephanie (Eric) Sneesby. Ellen is preceded in death by her parents, Paul Wesley Airey (the first Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force) and Shirley Elizabeth Babbitt, and her brother, Shawn Airey. She is survived by her brother Dale (Norma) Airey and nephews Paul (Cara) and Sean (Elizabeth) Airey and their children. A celebration of Ellen's life will be held at 2:00 on Friday, August 17, 2018 at Bustard's Funeral Home, 600 C.Y. Avenue with a reception immediately following. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in memory of Ellen to the American Cancer Society or Casper Humane Society. .