Juanita Laing Obituary
Juanita Laing Obituary 2024 - Bustard & Jacoby Funerals, Cremations, Monuments & Receptions.
Juanita "Nita" Laing, 92, of Casper, WY passed away peacefully on November 17, 2024 at her home surrounded by family. Juanita was born in Lovell, WY to Lester Baldwin and Thora (Welch) Baldwin on September 24, 1932.
She attended Lovell High School, was in the National Honor Society, and graduated in 1950. On January 7th, 1951 she and Clifford R Laing were married and moved to Thermopolis, WY. By and by they had four children and moved to Casper, WY in 1966. In addition to being a housewife and mother, she earned a bookkeeping certificate and worked as bookkeeper and treasurer for both ABA Water and T&L Services for many years.
Juanita was always active in church where she led various organizations all her adult life. She was involved in the Cub Scout program and was recognized several times for her years of service. Juanita also traveled regularly to work in the Denver, Colorado temple and the Billings, Montana temple.
Juanita lived a very active life and often spent time outside gardening and working in her yard. She was extremely skilled at sewing with particular talent in quilting and embroidery. In her leisure time she loved to read, do crosswords and especially enjoyed spending time with family.
Juanita is preceded in death by her husband, parents, a brother, sister, and grandson. She is survived by her sister, Belle Benson, and children Dale (Judi) Laing, Wayne (Carolyn) Laing, Renee (Paul) Walgren, and Bonnie (Don) Burns, 16 grandchildren, 40 great grandchildren, and 5 great great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints chapel, Saturday Nov 23rd, 2 pm at 2627 E 7th St Casper, WY 82609. Burial will be Monday at Oregon Trail Veterans Cemetery. In lieu of flowers please make a memorial contribution to the American Heart Association in Juanita's name (https://www.heart.org: adwords: x:21491133810: : &gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA0fu5BhDQARIsAMXUBOIf6yX3GTIKG8bOKbtK1xOi7mIwb75qX65kNAyG4zPzl0ahdyzpryoaAnLyEALw_wcB).
A Funeral Service for Juanita with a reception to follow at the church.
