Frank Mowery

Frank L. Mowery, 88, peacefully left this world on January 13, 2019 at the Hospice "K" House in Casper. Frank was born in Denver, Colorado on March 10, 1930 to Dollie A. Mowery Lott and Frank B. Mowery. Even as a young boy, Frank was a scrappy entrepreneur who developed numerous plans and schemes to support his family through hard economic times. Frank was well-known for his hardworking efforts and jobs in the Five-Points Neighborhood of Denver. In 1944, Frank's family moved to Buffalo, Wyoming. He graduated from Buffalo High School in 1948 and enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1949. He was honorably discharged in 1952 as a Staff Sergeant after serving in Korea. Frank was awarded numerous military honors including a Bronze Star with a "V" for Valor, Korean Service Medal with five battle stars, United Nations Medal, Army Occupation Medal, Good Conduct Medal, U.S. Presidential Unit Citation, South Korea Presidential Unit Citation, and the National Defense Medal. Although Frank's war times in Korea were difficult, his lifetime bond with his fellow service members was exemplary. Frank regaled anyone willing to listen to his stories of military service and his beloved members of the 61st Field Artillery Battalion. Frank was actively involved in Korean Veteran's groups and he served as the national coordinator for the 61st Field Artillery Battalion, hosting the national Korean Veteran's reunion in Casper in 1998. Frank was awarded a "Quilt of Valor" by the local group in 2017 and was awarded a Medal of Honor from the Ambassador from South Korea in 2018. Frank's professional life included work in the oil and gas industry, accounting, banking, and real estate. He served in Wyoming National Bank in Casper from 1956-1968 in various capacities from clerk up to Vice President. Later, Frank was Assistant Vice-President of Cheyenne National Bank, an owner of Mile-Hi Realty in Casper, owner of Mowery Realty in Cheyenne, manager of Mortgage Plus and Colorado National Mortgage Company. Frank retired in 1989 and lived in Casper for the remainder of his life. For many years Frank was involved in local civic clubs and organizations including the Shriners, Civitans, United Way, and Chamber of Commerce. Frank was an avid fisherman and story-teller. He loved to laugh and turn a yarn about his younger days. He enjoyed spending time with his family and his beloved pets, playing cards, winning cribbage, and watching sports. Frank was preceded in death by his parents, his stepfather Warren B. "Bubby' Lott, his sister Delorise J. Esponda and her son Mark, and his former wife Betty Peters. Frank is survived by his loving wife, Claudette Mowery of Casper, his children: Vaughn Mowery (Kathleen) of Isaquah, WA; Perry Mowery (Lise) of Bothel, WA; Sheri Mowery Harrison (Jake) of Lynnwood, WA; his stepchildren: Christine Stebbins (Dwight) of Laramie; Mark Gardner (Kathy) of Casper; Denise Burke of Cheyenne; Five granddaughters: Breann Lamborn (Dean); Leah Burke Curtsinger (Rick); Taylor Burke Meyer (Ryan); Ashley Mowery, and Danika Mowery; and Four grandsons: Cameron Gardner (Erica); Kyle Gardner; Cody Mowery; Ryan Mowery and six great-grandchildren: Griffin, Cooper, Zoe, Parker, Malachi, and Patrick. A memorial service will be held Friday January 18, 2019 at 10AM at Oregon Trail State Veterans Cemetery. Memorials can be made to the Casper Humane Society or Central Wyoming Hospice & Transitions. Casper Humane Society Central Wyoming Hospice and Transitions 849 E E. Street 319 S. Wilson Street Casper, WY 82601 Casper, WY 82601 (307)265-5439 (307)577-4832 info.chswyo@gmail.com cwhp@cwhp.org

Service

Friday, January 18, 2019 10:00am

Oregon Trail Veterans Cemetery (Evansville)

80 Veterans Road

EVANSVILLE, WY 82636

With Military Honors

Interment

Oregon Trail State Veterans Cemetery (Evansville)

80 Veterans Road

EVANSVILLE, WY 82636