George Schofield

George Kim Schofield, 60, died Thursday May 18 at his home in Hysham, MT following a battle with cancer. He was born August 30, 1956 in Pierre, SD, the son of Martin L. and Edith Fosheim Schofield. George was a hard-working and successful man who specialized as an electrician in the mining industry for more than 35 years. He was highly certified and worked as Electrical Supervisor at Westmoreland Resources, Inc. at the time of his death. He also worked at Kiewit, Foundation Coal West, Triton Coal, and other companies where he gave his all every day and touched so many colleagues and friends. At work as in everyday life, he earned a reputation for his selflessness and desire to help others in any way he could. He gave all that he had, and at times even more. He leaves his loving wife of 16 years, Melissa Schofield, a resident of Hysham who is from Cody, WY. He was also the hero to 5 children who admire him greatly; Cole Schofield of Parker, CO; Chris Hayden of Sheridan, WY; Andrew Schofield of Billings, MT; Kimberly Schofield of Casper, WY; and Marty Parks of Midwest, WY; in addition to a stepson, Michael J. Clark, and step daughter Kendra Edden. He is survived by brothers Marvin and James Schofield, and sisters Brenda Balben and Suzanne Schofield, as well as 9 grandchildren and a grandson on the way. He also leaves many close friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Martin L. Schofield. A viewing will be held at Bustards Funeral Home between 1pm and 5pm on Friday May 26th, followed by funeral services on Saturday May 27th at 2pm at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church in Casper, WY.

Visitation

Friday, May 26, 2017 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Bustard's Funeral Home

600 CY Avenue

Casper, Wyoming 82601

Visitation

Friday, May 26, 2017 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Bustard's Funeral Home

600 CY Avenue

Casper, Wyoming 82601

Visitation

Friday, May 26, 2017 1:00pm - 5:00pm

Bustard's Funeral Home

600 CY Avenue

Casper, Wyoming 82601