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Shirley Bartholow Obituary
Age 81, of Cheyenne, WY, formerly of Elmira, NY. She was born March 15, 1927 in Canton, NY, daughter of the late Stanley J. Sawyer and Della E. Vert Sawyer Morrell and went home peacefully to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 12, 2008 at St. Joseph's Hospital. She was predeceased by her 1st husband, Robert R. Bidlack; and 2nd husband, Leo F. Bartholow. She is survived by her son, Donald E. (Diana) Bidlack of Las Vegas, NV; three daughters, Mary Lou Baum of Citrus Heights, CA, Gail (Don) Cornelison of Lincoln, CA and Iralee Thomas of Carmichael, CA; four brothers, Wallace (Joan) Sawyer of Libertyville, IL, Jack (Ann) Sawyer of Cheyenne, WY, Terry (Pauline) Sawyer of Cheyenne, WY, with whom she resided, Max (Eula) Sawyer of St. Regis Falls, NY; three sisters, Lola (Francis) Gilmour of Elmira, Nancy Breeden and Linda Carlson, both of Cheyenne, WY; two stepsisters, Doris (Ron) Baker and Alice Newland, both of Elmira; along with many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at the Schrader Funeral Home, Cheyenne, WY. Walter J. Kent Funeral Home is assisting the family.
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Memories and Condolences
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Joanne Gee
October 18, 2008
I know it's hard to say good-bye. May your memories bring you comfort. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Gail Cornelison
October 15, 2008
Mom we love you & miss you
Your daughter Gail
Tom & Pat Trujillo
October 14, 2008
We wil all miss you.
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