WILMA MARIE "BURCH" CONNER

Honoring her wishes, a graveside service will be held at 10:00 A.M. Monday, February 2, 2026 at the Glenrock Cemetery in Glenrock, Wyoming for Wilma Marie Conner age 87 with Pastor Tom Strock officiating. A visitation for family and friends will be held at Gorman Funeral Homes-Converse Chapel on Sunday, February 1, 2026 from 2:00 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.

Wilma Conner was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at the Central Wyoming Hospice Home in Casper, Wyoming.

Wilma was born Sunday, November 27, 1938 in Glenrock, Wyoming the daughter of William C. and Kathryn (Gondorf) Burch. She attended the Glenrock schools and graduated from the Glenrock-Parkerton High School in 1956.

Wilma, married her beloved husband, John Wesley Conner, a longtime Glenrock resident on June 6, 1956 at the Community Baptist Church in Glenrock. Their first home was in Moose, Wyoming where they lived for two years. During this time her knowledge and love of the majestic Grand Tetons became a great comfort to her. In 1958 they moved back to Glenrock, where John was employed by Pacific Power and Light Company. She held employment with Kansas Nebraska Natural Gas Company, Deputy Clerk for the Town of Glenrock for four years until 1973 when they were transferred to Rock Springs, Wyoming with the Power Company and resided there for six years, until 1979. Wilma, was employed by Springs Insurance Company for six years, where she was a great asset to the Agency. She attended many schools, while in the insurance industry. On March 7, 1979 a transfer came for Wilma and John to move back to Glenrock for his employment with PacifiCorp. She continued working in the insurance industry, until her retirement.

She was dedicated to her family and friends; loved life; giving all to helping others in any way she could. She enjoyed most of all the love of outdoors and all of the beauty of nature that God provided. She was very active in the Glenrock Bowling Association for many years and one of her most memorable days was when she was asked to help with the State Special Olympics Bowling held in Casper. She was very accomplished in photography. She used her experience and knowledge for graphic design work for John's Navy reunions. While attending a reunion in San Antonio, Texas she was awarded a Certificate and Plaque of Appreciation for Outstanding and Dedicated Service to the crew of the USS Henderson DD-785 of which her husband, John, proudly served his Country during the Korean War.

The family she loved survives her. Her husband, John Conner, of Glenrock; daughter, Cynthia "Cindy" Conner, of Dowagiac, Michigan; grandson, Morgan Donald Piland Sr., of Seattle, Washington; great grandson, Morgan Donald Piland Jr., of Seattle; and many other relatives.

She will be greeted in Heaven by her parents, William C. and Kathryn Burch; beloved daughter, Jonnie Sue Conner; special granddaughter, Tiffany Crysten Piland; brothers, Julius J. Burch, Lloyd Burch, Herbert Burch, William C. Burch Jr., Leonard C. Burch, and Anthony J. Burch; sister, Elinor E. Hill; and many other family members.

In lieu of flowers the family would appreciate donations be made to Make-A-Wish Foundation of Wyoming, P.O. Box 273, Casper, Wyoming 82602

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