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Matilda Bryans Obituary
July 8, 1923 - December 5, 2024
Matilda Marinich Bryans passed away at 101, on December 5, 2024. She was born in Casper, Wyoming on July 8, 1923, to Lucy and Paul Marinich. She married the love of her life Bob Bryans in 1944 and they were happily married for 53 years until Bob's death in 1997. She was a devoted sister to Polly and Mary and the three had a strong bond throughout their lives. The sisters were lifelong residents of Casper and took an active role in the community. Tillie was a beloved mother of two, Kaye and Robert, a grandmother to Brendan, Caroline, Austin, Doug and Hadley, great grandmother to Henry, Declan, Dashiell, Grayson, Bryan, and Sean. Her family will carry forward her legacy of love, faith and optimism.
Tillie was the Greatest of the Great Generation. The last century is truly the time of Tillie, an era of traditional values, courage and resilience. She was a gifted cook whose culinary talents are memorialized in her book "Tillie's Table", a treasured collection of recipes referenced on all holidays and special occasions. She also excelled at gracious entertaining, needle point and gardening. It's hard to recall a single day of the last 37,000 plus when Tillie was not up, active, and on the go. Never idle, never slothful, she was a doer!
Even into her late years, she remained independent, curious, and deeply connected to the changing world around her. She loved to share anecdotes. Her stories, rich with history and wisdom, delighted everyone.
Tillie was a devout and practicing Catholic. Her love of God went far beyond the church, and was an inspiration. She knew more than most will ever know, a peace only granted through God's love and her love shown in return.
A memorial mass will be celebrated on April 25, 2025 at 11 a.m. at St. Anthony's Catholic Church. A vigil will be held at St. Anthony's, Thursday April 24th at 5:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to St. Anthony's Church or the Nicolaysen Art Museum.
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Pam Bretey
June 1, 2025
She and her sisters were clients of mine at Designer´s West Salon in Casper for 40+years. She made the best chutney and always shared it with me at Christmas. An amazingly strong women, a wonderful homemaker, reliable friend with a memorable sense of humor. I so looked forward to our conversations during her appointments.
When Bob was quite ill, I went to there home to trim his hair. Even under those circumstances they were delightful and were so gentle to each other. A memory I cherish.
She will be remembered by me. I still mention her name when I am in the kitchen attempting something new. I always wonder if Tilly had a trick or two to make a recipe better. I missed her when I retired and I will continue to do so. Some people like Tilly are with a person forever.
My sympathies to the family. How fortunate to have called her your wife or sister, mother
or grandmother.
Kate Tiernan
April 29, 2025
I am so sad to see Tillie passed. She was a beautiful person and someone I always admired. Great gal! My best to family and friends.
Kate Tiernan
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