Kathryn Marie Lam

Casper native, Kathy Lam,76, passed away at Converse County Memorial Hospital in Douglas due to cardiac problems. Glen, her husband of 56 years, was by her side.

Kathy was born the first child of Katie and Eugene “Swede” Brummond on June 16, 1947. In 1954, the family moved to the then new Meadow Park neighborhood in West Casper. There Kathy grew up with her four brothers and sisters and other “refinery kids” in a neighborhood that exemplified the term “Baby Boomer.” A true Casper girl, Kathy attended Willard, Westwood and McKinley elementary schools; Dean Morgan Junior High School; and Natrona County High School. She graduated from NCHS with the class of 1965. She then began classes at Casper College, majoring in Home Economics. 

Showing a flair for retail sales, Kathy was first employed at the old Commissary Store and then Ayres Jewelry, both in downtown Casper. She later completed a medical transcriptionist program at Casper College and was employed by Dr. Hiser, a Casper cardiologist. Prior to retirement, she was performing transcription services for several Denver-area cardiology groups. 

Kathy met her sweetheart, Glen Lam, in 1967 in Casper at a party. Going out in Glen’s royal blue 1966 Chevelle SS396 sealed the deal and they married at the First United Methodist Church in Casper in 1968. After a short time in Casper, they moved to Glen’s hometown, Glenrock, where they remained until the time of Kathy’s death. 

Kathy and Glen had two children, a son Kevin and a daughter Jennifer. Kevin grew up in the Glenrock area and now lives with his wife Stacy in Laramie where Kevin is a Shift Commander with the Laramie Fire Department. Jennifer was at a young age diagnosed with Lennox-Gastaut syndrome, a neurological disorder that left her with profound special needs. Kathy was a fierce advocate for the rights of the disabled, and her determination and dedication helped to provide the best possible living environment for Jennifer. Kathy and Glen devoted themselves to her care until she could be placed in assisted living care in Casper, where she now shares an apartment with her caretakers.

Dogs always held an important place in Kathy’s heart. Ethos, Sam, Red Dog, Yo-yo and GG were all lucky to call her “Mom”. Kathy had the unusual accomplishment of maintaining decades-long friendships with several people. As Helen Schilling says, “Kathy was ALWAYS my friend.” 

Travel held a special allure for Kathy, and she and Glen put many thousands of miles on their RV. Her favorite saying was “Let’s go!” A huge fan of Western history, she loved visiting public lands including national and state parks, historical sites and recreation areas from Alaska to the mid- and southwest. She proudly carried a walking stick studded with emblems representing locations she visited. She cheered on the Denver Broncos, and was a passionate supporter of the University of Wyoming football team. She always had a UW sweatshirt ready to go for gamedays (Go Pokes!) The Colorado Rockies were her favorite MLB team, and she truly believed that “this year they’re going to do it!” 

Kathy is survived by her husband, children, grandchildren Riley, Tanner and Dalton Lam of Laramie, sisters Evelyn Brummond of Mesquite, Nevada, and Carol Coyle (Dennis) of McCall, Idaho, and brother Jim Brummond (Sue) of Casper, and seven nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Gene Brummond, and infant granddaughters Abigail, Brianne, and Cassidy Lam. Private services have been held and cremation has taken place.