Gary Wayne Compton

Gary Wayne Compton 85, of Casper, Wyoming passed March 13, 2025. He was born April 6, 1939 in Iola Kansas. Gary was the second child of Asbury Wayne Compton and Velma Loraine Trout. Gary grew up in Iola Kansas and Casper.

Gary served in the United States Air Force in Korea. While stationed at the Dover Air Force Base in Delaware, Gary met the love of his life, Marie Louise Boucher who worked in the Cafeteria. They married October 10, 1960 in Denton, Maryland. They moved to Casper in 1961.

Gary owned and operated a Shamrock Service station for many years in Casper. Gary loved to fly and held a private pilot's license. Gary worked most of his life as an automotive mechanic. Gary loved to tinker with old computers and could fix almost anything. Gary loved dogs and treated them like any other member of the family. Gary was a true friend to so many and was always available to lend a hand.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents and his wife Marie Compton. Gary is survived by his daughter Diana (Brent) Coon of Idaho Falls, ID and son Brian (Ronda) Compton of Casper; 7 Grandchildren and 7 Great-Grandchildren. Brother Kenneth (Marie) Compton of Preston, ID; Sister Patricia Ballantyne of Bountiful, UT and numerous beloved Nieces and Nephews.