M. JOYCE "KRAMER" LOCKWOOD

Our mother was born on Monday, December 14th, 1942 in Tucson Arizona the daughter of Jimmie H. and Thelma Jean (Nelson) Kramer and grew up near Longmont Colorado along with her sisters, Joan and Jeri. She always loved horses and other livestock. As a young girl, she would catch a ride on a railway car (the engineer knew her and would slow down while she hopped on) to go to her uncle's house to play with her 2,000-pound pet, Oscar, the long-horned steer. She dreamed of being a vet one day and eventually made it to college. Alas, romance was in the air, she met our father, Daniel Harbour, and soon they married. College would have to wait as within a short time, Thomas (1963) was born. Followed by Stephen (1964) then David (1965) and Joel (1968). Our childhood was magical! Our refreshment chairman always had snacks, stories and hugs, and made the world's best Christmas cookies! We did not have a care in the world. Sadly, the marriage ended. Mom was raising us on her own, but she kept our childhood fun and worry free. We cannot even imagine how she did it.

After a few years, mom introduced us to Harold Leroy Lockwood, who would become her husband and our dad in 1972. Through this marriage she gained another son, 12-year-old Steve (we now had a big Steve and a little Steve). Also, joining the family was daughter, 11-year-old Leslie, who lived with us part-time. Mom was now raising five boys, six if you count Harold! Chaos, noise, dirt, broken walls, worry, more bills than money…paradise on earth for our mom. She took it all in stride and kept our home clean and happy.

Time passed and the family fell into somewhat of a routine. Dad decided to move to Douglas, Wyoming and open a carpet and flooring store in 1976. Every woman-dreams of packing up her life and moving to a tiny town! Mom was all in, supporting our dad and her family. They worked side-by-side and built a successful business. Mom did the books and managed the store while dad installed flooring and began teaching his sons the trade. Life can't stay simple, big news, guess what? You are going to be a grandma! Leslie and her husband came to stay at our house. Five sons, a daughter, a new son-in-law, and a precious granddaughter, Nettie. What did mom do? She made a home for everyone. Helped care for the baby and our overwhelmed sister. She continued maintaining the house, kept working side-by-side with dad. Wow, who can do that? Life did settle down. In time our folks got a separate house for Leslie and her family. The bigger boys had bedrooms upstairs at the carpet store and our sainted mother finally got a little peace and tranquility living in her own home behind the carpet store.

Yet again life hit our mom with a curve ball. Tom was in a terrible dirt bike accident in 1981. Several times we were told that it was the end and that Tom would not survive. Our mother never left his side. The sheer power of her will and faith could not be ignored by God. Our mother's dedication and faith resulted in Tom recovering beyond what anyone could have ever hoped for.

Life carried on, Leslie (Brian) had more kids (Nettie, DJ, Marcus, Nicky and Gabby). Big Steve had kids (Joshua, Crystal and Alicia). David had a son (Luke), sadly God only gave him a short time on earth. During this time in David's life, he was a bit overwhelmed. He called our folks from Omaha, Nebraska and said he needed them. They dropped everything to stand beside him. The earthly love of our mom and dad pulled David through.

Life went on and mom and dad continued supporting and caring for all of us. Stephen (Ann) had a daughter and sons (Stevie Rae, Jacob and Lucas). David (Kristl) had more kids (Luke, Blake, Ivy, Anastasia, Isaac and Nevaeh). Joel (Tara) had three kids (Megan, Cassie and Ethan). Mom loved being Grandma Lockwood. She hosted many gatherings and took care of all of us. Sadly, Harold passed in 2019, they had 47 happy years together. She continued to care for Tom and the rest of us. Her passing on Saturday, March 21, 2026 leaves all of us sad and a bit lonely but we rejoice that she has gone home with Jesus. We celebrate the life and legacy that our mother leaves behind. Our Guardian angel continues to watch over us; her name is Mom.

The Gorman Funeral Homes-Converse Chapel of Douglas, Wyoming is in charge of the arrangements.

Condolences may be sent to the family at www.gormanfh.com