Mary Stinson

Mary Lee (Eathorne) Stinson, 74, passed away on January 24, 2020, after a courageous battle with cancer at Central Wyoming Hospice and Transitions.  Mary Lee was born on February 17, 1945, in Valentine, Nebraska to Pearl Johnson Eathorne and Frank Eathorne Sr.  Growing up on her grandparent’s ranch north of Douglas, she learned to love animals of all kinds, horses, cattle, cats, and dogs. She attended school in a little schoolhouse in Bill, Wyoming, north of the family ranch from first to eighth grade and graduated from Douglas High School in 1963.

Mary Lee met her husband while working at the A&W in Douglas.  Raymond Stinson and Mary Lee were married in September of 1964 and made Casper their home.  She worked a variety of jobs, Attendance Officer at Kelly Walsh High School, tax preparer, real estate agent, and finally a Mary Kay Consultant. She volunteered with her children’s school and even with the greenhouse at Casper College. Ray’s job took them to Hawaii where they met the best of friends and enjoyed the tropics.

Mary Lee enjoyed bowling with leagues, bird watching, gardening, baking, and family history. She kept busy with crafts. She quilted and knitted beautiful blankets and wall hangings.  Her candy and special cakes were the tastiest part of Christmas. She kept up with her boys and husband while enjoying outings of camping, fishing, four-wheeling, and hunting. Mary Lee always looked toward family reunions for both the Johnsons and Stinsons. She was extremely proud of her grandchildren and attended their activities when able.

Mary Lee was welcomed to Heaven by her parents, grandparents, Jacob and Iva Johnson, numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, brothers-in-law, and sisters-in-law.  She is survived and kept forever in their hearts by her husband of fifty-five years, her sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry and Kristine Stinson, Mark and Connie Stinson, brother Frank Eathorne, Jr and wife, Leslie, seven grandchildren, John, Jesse, Jacob, Justin, Lily, Corenne and Clarissa, and one great-grandchild, Oliva Mary. She is also missed by a sister-in-law, Mary Lou Luptak, brother-in-law, Richard Stinson, numerous nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.  She is also survived by her faithful cat, Buddy, who adopted her and watched over and comforted her during her illness.

In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to a charity of your choice in the spirit of Mary Lee’s generous nature.

Services are entrusted to the care of Bustard & Jacoby, Funerals, Cremations, Monuments & Receptions, 600 CY Avenue, Casper, WY 82601.