In Memory Of
Shirley Lavonne Koudele
1930
2020
Shirley Lavonne Koudele
October 29, 1930 — May 24, 2020
Shirley LaVonne (Beardsley) Koudele died peacefully May 24, 2020 in Cheyenne, Wyoming at the age of 89.
Shirley is survived by her loving husband Edward Koudele, son Robert (Connie) McCaslin of Cheyenne, son Mark (Laura) McCaslin of New Mexico , daughter Kim Scott of Cheyenne, brother Guy (Lavonne) Beardsley of Cheyenne. Nine grandchildren: Brad (Erin) McCaslin, Terri (Christian) Graham, Katie (Jason) Coonts, Shanna Barnhill, Aaron McCaslin, Michael McCaslin, Sam McCaslin, Jacole (Jimmy) Fierro, Michael Scott, Jacy Turner, and Shae (Rick) Risheill. Twelve great-grandchildren Gabrielle McCaslin, Kelton McCaslin, Bodey McCaslin, Adrian Graham, Uriah Graham, Jackson Coonts, Patrick Coonts, Colton Coonts, Kodi Coonts, Conner Scott, Ma’Naia Johnson, Onolina Johnson and many nieces and nephews.
Shirley is preceded in death by her parents James Daniel and Nellie Bly Beardsley , her siblings Albertia, Charlotte, Melvin, and Milton.
Shirley was born on October 29, 1930 in Anselmo, Nebraska. She graduated from Broken Bow High school in 1948. She married Edward Koudele February 5, 1962. They raised all three kids in Sterling Colorado, until they moved to Cheyenne Wyoming in 1970.
She was heavily involved with 4-H, Girl Scouts, East High Swimming, and Saddle Tramps. Before the term “professional woman” means what it means today, generations of women defined it much differently. Their professions were those of homemaker, caretaker, keeper of the flame of hope, love, and safety. Acknowledged, accepted and carried out these responsibilities so well for those they loved. Rarely did they receive the recognition of a job well done, the recognition that they deserved. Shirley was a teacher, a preacher and one heck of a gate keeper. She was all of this to Bob and Mark before she married Ed, who allowed Shirley to be the professional woman she wanted to be. Shirley was devoted to her family, a defender of innocence and Mom to us all.
A Celebration of life is being held in a private ceremony in Cheyenne Tuesday May 26, 2020. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Alzheimer’s Foundation.
Shirley is survived by her loving husband Edward Koudele, son Robert (Connie) McCaslin of Cheyenne, son Mark (Laura) McCaslin of New Mexico , daughter Kim Scott of Cheyenne, brother Guy (Lavonne) Beardsley of Cheyenne. Nine grandchildren: Brad (Erin) McCaslin, Terri (Christian) Graham, Katie (Jason) Coonts, Shanna Barnhill, Aaron McCaslin, Michael McCaslin, Sam McCaslin, Jacole (Jimmy) Fierro, Michael Scott, Jacy Turner, and Shae (Rick) Risheill. Twelve great-grandchildren Gabrielle McCaslin, Kelton McCaslin, Bodey McCaslin, Adrian Graham, Uriah Graham, Jackson Coonts, Patrick Coonts, Colton Coonts, Kodi Coonts, Conner Scott, Ma’Naia Johnson, Onolina Johnson and many nieces and nephews.
Shirley is preceded in death by her parents James Daniel and Nellie Bly Beardsley , her siblings Albertia, Charlotte, Melvin, and Milton.
Shirley was born on October 29, 1930 in Anselmo, Nebraska. She graduated from Broken Bow High school in 1948. She married Edward Koudele February 5, 1962. They raised all three kids in Sterling Colorado, until they moved to Cheyenne Wyoming in 1970.
She was heavily involved with 4-H, Girl Scouts, East High Swimming, and Saddle Tramps. Before the term “professional woman” means what it means today, generations of women defined it much differently. Their professions were those of homemaker, caretaker, keeper of the flame of hope, love, and safety. Acknowledged, accepted and carried out these responsibilities so well for those they loved. Rarely did they receive the recognition of a job well done, the recognition that they deserved. Shirley was a teacher, a preacher and one heck of a gate keeper. She was all of this to Bob and Mark before she married Ed, who allowed Shirley to be the professional woman she wanted to be. Shirley was devoted to her family, a defender of innocence and Mom to us all.
A Celebration of life is being held in a private ceremony in Cheyenne Tuesday May 26, 2020. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Alzheimer’s Foundation.
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