Marvin Raymond Bastow

 Marvin Ray Bastow, 69, of Casper, Wyoming lost a hard-fought battle to Cancer on 8-14-24 at Banner Wyoming Medical Center in Casper, Wyoming.

 Marv was born in Casper, Wyoming to Raymond & Florence Bastow on February 27, 1955. He attended McKinley Elementary, Dean Morgan Junior High and Natrona County High School, graduating in 1973 and lettering in track/pole vaulting. He also attended The University of Wyoming in Laramie. After retiring he wintered in Bogota, Colombia and then Medellin. He worked at Westridge Albertsons and UPS in his younger years. He then went to work as a Firefighter for the City of Casper from 1981 to 1999, which then led to his retirement. He was also a Handyman/Manager/Landlord to many properties. He enjoyed drag racing, golfing and softball. He was also an avid poker player and dealer for the WSOP in Las Vegas.

 He is survived by his sisters Ellen (Paul) Parke of Casper, Joan Bastow of Casper/Florida, and a brother Dale (Marlys) Bastow of Poway, California; a niece, Jennifer (Joe) Wistisen, nephews, Todd (Ashley) Parke, Brian (Lindsey) Parke, Brit (Danielle) Bastow and Grant Bastow (fiancé Shae) as well as 11 great nieces and nephews.

 He is preceded in death by his parents Raymond and Florence (Duda) Bastow, grandparents, Mabel/Harold Bastow and Peter/Victoria Duda.

 A funeral service will be held at Our Lady Of Fatima Catholic Church, 1401 CY Avenue in Casper, Wyoming on Friday, August 23, 2024 at 3:30 pm. The internment will be at Highland Cemetery in Casper, Wyoming.

 In lieu of flowers, Memorial Donations may be made to Meals on Wheels in Casper or Boys and Girls Club of Central Wyoming.

 The Family wishes to extend their gratitude to Rocky Mountain Oncology-Casper, the staff at Banner Health Hospital, Meals on Wheels and CaringEdge Healthcare.