Rosetta Colson

Rosetta Mae Colson passed away on November 3, 2016 in Casper, Wyoming. Rosetta was born on February 16, 1940 in Forbes, ND to Lyle and Doris Morrow. She spent her school years in Forbes and at her grandparent's farm nearby. Rosetta married Merril A. Tanner in 1959 and raised two children in Newcastle, WY. Rosetta was very active raising and training Arabian horses. Rosetta was a 4-H leader, helped her own as well as other kids in rodeo, cheered on school sports, and drove a local school bus. Rosetta and Merril divorced in 1978. Rosetta later worked for Burlington Northern and the Lamp Lighter Lounge which is where she met Raymond (Ray) Colson. Rosetta married Ray in 1980. Rosetta and Ray spent most of their married lives on a ranch north of Gillette where Ray was employed as a ranch hand. They spent much of their time participating with the Gillette chapter of the Pony Express and loved the activities on the ranch. Rosetta and Ray continued to raise horses and loved all their extended family and friends that frequented the ranch. When the ranch changed owners, Rosetta and Ray moved to Ipswich, SD where they bought a small house. Ray passed away in 2009 and Rosetta continued to live in Ipswich until 2012 when she moved to Casper to be closer to her son and daughter. Rosetta is survived by her children, Billy Dale Tanner of Colorado and Carmel Gail Brantz of Casper, WY, 4 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren, and many extended family and friends. Rosetta was preceded in death by her parents Lyle and Doris Morrow and husband Ray Colson. A memorial service will be held Saturday December 3, 2016 at the Mount Pisgah Cemetery Shelter in Gillette, WY at 2:00pm with reception to follow.

Service

Saturday, December 3, 2016 2:00pm

Mount Pisgah Cemetery

Gillette, Wyoming